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In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins sits down with author Aaron Mead to discuss his gripping novel Body in the Barrel, a story inspired by a real-life discovery in Lake Mead that shocked the nation. In 2022, as water levels at Lake Mead dropped to historic lows, authorities discovered a body in a barrel with a gunshot wound to the head—a killing style that many investigators immediately linked to organized crime. The discovery triggered speculation that the remains could date back to the 1970s or 1980s, the heyday of mob activity in Las Vegas. Aaron Mead explains how this discovery sparked the idea for his novel. Although Mead is a longtime water engineer for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the mystery of the barrel victim and the history of mob activity in Las Vegas inspired him to craft a fictional story grounded in real events. Gary and Aaron dive deep into the Chicago Outfit's influence in Las Vegas, discussing figures like Tony Spilotro and hitman Frank Cullotta, whose violent methods and stories helped shape the mythology of organized crime in the desert. They also explore the long-standing mob practice of disposing of bodies in barrels, including the infamous case of mobster Johnny Roselli, whose body was also discovered stuffed in a drum. The conversation examines several possible identities of the Lake Mead victim, including casino insiders and Outfit associates who disappeared during the era of casino skimming. Mead's novel follows a fictional mob associate named Lenny Battaglia, who becomes terrified when news breaks about the barrel discovery. The reason? He knows there's another barrel—with his victim—still resting somewhere in Lake Mead. The discussion moves beyond mob history into the psychological consequences of violence, comparing Mead's story to classic works like Crime and Punishment. Rather than focusing on a traditional “whodunit,” the novel explores what happens after the crime, examining guilt, fear, and the moral weight carried by those who commit violence. Gary and Aaron also discuss the broader context of violence in American culture, including parallels between organized crime murders and modern tragedies such as the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. Finally, the conversation shifts to Mead's professional expertise in Western water law and the Colorado River, explaining how drought and declining water levels at Lake Mead are literally revealing pieces of hidden history—sometimes including crimes buried for decades. This episode blends mob history, real crime mysteries, and fiction inspired by true events, offering listeners a fascinating look at how the past can resurface in unexpected ways. Click here to find Body in a Barrel Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” Subscribe to the website for weekly notifications about updates and other Mob information. To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent ‘Brothers against Brothers’ or ‘Gangland Wire,’ the documentaries click here. To purchase one of my books, click here. [0:02]Introduction to Gangland Wire [0:00]Hey, all you wiretappers, good to be back here in studio of Gangland Wire. This is Gary Jenkins. You know, I’m a retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective. Now I have a podcast and I interview real crime mobsters, policemen, FBI agents, do authors that are doing true crime books. And I do authors that are doing novels that are based on true crime. Because we stick with true crime as close as we can here, guys. You know that. And today I have one of those authors that has written a book that is a novel, but it’s based on a lot of real events in Las Vegas. And we all know a little bit about Las Vegas and the Mafia. So Aaron Mead, welcome, Aaron. Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here. It’s great to have you on the show. Tell us a little bit about yourself, a little bit about your history. [0:47]Sure. Yeah, I’m actually I’ve been working as an engineer, a water engineer for 30 some odd years. And so I come by my writing habit as a sort of a side interest. I, I, yeah, I just, I got a very, I’ve got a varied educational background too. So I started out as a, as an engineer in my training and then just had a creative itch and went back to school, ended up doing a PhD in philosophy of all things. And while I was doing that, I, I thought I might be an academic. I thought I might be a professor at one time and through the job search, things didn’t really work out. I did find a job, but it just wasn’t going to pay well enough, consider moving my family across the country for it. So I ended up not going into academia, but I stuck with writing, which was my favorite part of the PhD, the dissertation. [1:31]And I just started writing different things, some nonfiction stuff related to my dissertation research, but then just got an idea for a story, wrote a novel. It’s still sitting in the drawer. I’m interested in publishing that someday. But this idea for the book related to kind of Las Vegas mob stuff actually came connected with my work as a water engineer. So I work for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. We import water to Southern California from the Colorado River. And so I track the Colorado River news pretty closely. And in 2022, the lake was dropping because of drought and overuse. And this body in a barrel showed up on the shore of Lake Mead. And there was a gunshot wound to the head. And this looked an awful lot like a mob hit to the authorities. And so this just piqued my interest and got me thinking about how did this barrel get there and this body and what’s the story behind it. And I started doing a little research and it turns out that the clothing on the body was pretty well preserved. [2:29]So the police dated it to the late 70s, early 80s potentially. And that’s of course the heyday of the mob activities in Las Vegas. It got me onto the Chicago outfit and, Some of the characters involved in the outfits activity in Vegas there. And so my story just went from there. But, yeah, I guess that’s a little about me and the story. So, yeah. Yeah. Those are the days when Tony Spolatro was really active out there. Chicago outfit man on the scene, if you will. And Body in a Barrel, another interesting Chicago link is they found a guy named Johnny Roselli, who was a highly placed mob guy who was connected to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He had been their guy before Spalatro. He had been their representative out in the West, and they found his body in a barrel down in Florida. Wow, okay. There’s some reference there. [3:21]I’d read a little that this is a pretty popular method of body disposal in various times. And Tony Spalatro was, I understand that they haven’t actually identified the victim yet, but the kind of style of killing they think is pretty connected with something Tony Spalatro might do. I guess the sort of low caliber gunshot wound was a popular way to dispose of it, to whack people just because it was a little less messy than a high caliber weapon. Yeah, this is one they call it a lupara blanca, which means white shotgun in Italian. And that means that you never find the body. In this case, they found the body. Every once in a while, they’ll find the body. Not very often, though. Usually they hide them pretty good. Now, who’d ever thought that Lake Mead would drop that much? Yeah, they dropped it at 100 feet of water, and I don’t think anybody expected it to drop that low. And it could go even lower in the next couple of years here, honestly. Really? Oh, really? It’s still dropping. I thought there’d been some more rain and some snow up in the mountains that were going to add to that. It’s going to be still dropping, huh? Yeah, there has been a fair bit of precipitation this year, but in the areas that count most, where you get most of the runoff, which is up in the mountains of Colorado and Utah, it’s really quite dry, actually. They’ve had some rain, but not much snow, and so they’re talking about a snow drought. Yeah, things could. It just depends. We’ll see how things develop, but it could get bad. Yeah, talk about that gun now. Chicago was noted. [4:40]For using these 22 caliber high standard i think they’re browning semi-automatic pistols with a silencer on it and they had them out there i believe and they also another interesting thing about the outfit in order to keep the sound down they would load their own shells and so they were had less powder in them and sometimes the shells didn’t do the job that they wanted to do now frank Kulata, who was in Las Vegas working for Tony Splattro during these years, he tells a story about trying to kill a guy with one of those guns and how he had such a hard time getting him killed. So I don’t know how many holes were in this guy’s head, but you got to get somebody just right in the head with that .22 caliber pistol. Yeah, they say it had to be pretty close range. You’re talking about the Jerry Listener murder, I think. Is that right? Yeah. I read about that one. That’s actually the kind of the murder in question in my book is based on that loosely. And so yeah, Kolata advises my main character, Lenny, to load his gun with half loads because they’ve lost their silencer or something. So that’ll keep the sound down. But yeah, I guess Lister ended up with multiple bullets to the head. And when they found them, more than you’d imagine would be necessary. [5:55]Really? There’s a guy that worked for the Stardust named Jay VanderWalk that disappeared at the time. It disappeared for a long time. Did you look at that one, too, as some of your source material? Yeah. So there’s this great article that’s been turned into a podcast on the Mob Museum website. I don’t know if you’re familiar with that in Las Vegas there. And they suggest there might be three potential victims. [6:21]VanderMark is one of the—is that the guy you mentioned, George VanderMark? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, they call him by Jay. That’s right. Yeah. So, yeah, he is one of the, he’s a missing person, right? From that era, had connections with the Argent company. So they think he, that’s one of the possibilities. He was running the skimming operation, at least in some of the casinos there for Argent. And I guess the, as the gaming control board in Nevada found out about the skimming operation, gradually, they were starting to talk to people. And I think that they were worried that he was going to talk or actually this is, I think the, the outfit suspected he was stealing money from him. I think it was a combination. Stealing money is worse than talking. Right, yeah. So I guess he took off to Mexico, maybe, I read, or Costa Rica even. But I think… He came back. I can’t remember the exact story, but yeah. Yeah. So from what I read, Nick Calabrese, who I guess was a hitman for the outfit, and then turned eventually and started talking to the feds. He suggested that, I guess, Vandermark ended up in a hotel in Phoenix or something, and the outfit sent a couple of hitmen after him and whacked him there. And then Calabrese said they buried his body in the desert. So that means, you know, if that’s true, then obviously it’s not the guy in the barrel, but he’s one of the ones they talk about because they never found his body. Yeah. And I guess the other one I read about was William Crespo. [7:40]I don’t know that story. Yeah. So the little I know of it is he was a drug runner [7:48]Stories of the Las Vegas Mob [7:45]involved with the outfit in Las Vegas. And he got caught kind of landing in the Las Vegas airport coming from Miami with $400,000 worth of cocaine on him. And the feds arrested him. He accepted an offer of immunity to become an informant. And he was set to testify about this drug ring that the outfit was part of. And he actually ended up testifying before a grand jury, got a bunch of folks indicted. I guess one of the names of folks who was indicted was Victor Greger, according to this article. He was a former Argent executive. But then when Crespo himself went to testify, he was set to testify in June 83. And they got to him before then and he never testified. So, he’s another kind of missing person they suspect could be in the barrel. But the article thought the most likely candidate was a guy named Johnny Pappas. I don’t know if you know him at all. Yeah, I don’t know the story of that. Okay. So, this is a Chicago native guy who was involved in some of the Argent Corporation casino work. And he was, I guess by the 70s, late 70s, he was managing this resort on the northern part of Lake Mead called Echo Bay Resort, which was an Argent Corporation Resort. [9:00]And it’s closed now. It’s not there anymore. It used to be like a hotel and a boat launch. And so he was at the lake at different times. He also owned a boat on Lake Mead. And so in 1976, the day he disappeared, his wife told authorities basically that he went to meet this guy at a restaurant who was interested in buying his boat at Lake Mead. And so they think it could have been a ruse set up by outfit folks luring him basically down to the lake to show him his boat. And then they knock him off and take him out on his own dang boat and drop him in the lake. The motive is a little less clear in this case, but it was around that time when stuff was coming out about the Argent Corporation and the skimming. And they could have just thought he was a liability, might be set to talk or something. Yeah, those are the three that I read about anyway. He just disappeared after this meeting to go sell his boat. Yeah, they found that theory makes sense. They found his car parked in the circus casino parking lot on the strip the next day. And yeah, he’s just gone, disappeared. [10:01]I’ll be darned. I hadn’t heard that story. That is a pretty likely scenario. Say, hey, I’ll drive and let’s run down there and let’s see that boat. I got the money right here. You show the guy a bunch of money and he’ll drop all caution. It’ll go to the wind. That’s how they do it. and got him isolated then. [10:18]Yeah. And maybe it’s a last minute deal. So nobody really knows who he’s meeting and where he’s going and that he’s even going. So that’s, that’s a classic in the mob. Yeah. Apparently he told his wife he was going to go sell his boat, but that’s about it. Yeah. I’ll be darned. Yeah. The, as Lake Mead’s gone down, has there been any other bodies or any other things that have been found out there recently? Yeah, there’s been some strange things turned up. One is a sort of a World War II era airplane, honestly, started coming out of the water. But that was known about for some time. You could see it, I guess, from aerial photos. But other bodies, yeah, there’s a few other bodies, just skeletons, nothing in barrels and no gunshot wounds. And so, people just, I think authorities have identified most of those and suspect they were just drowning victims, unfortunate boating accidents and whatnot. But nothing like this body in a barrel. I think they’ve been trying to identify that body. There’s lots of DNA evidence, right? You got still a pretty intact body. But the problem is back in that era, I guess they didn’t have the DNA database to be matching with. Yeah. So, it’s not borne a lot of fruit. I think it’s still an open case, honestly. Really? The chance they have is if one of that guy’s descendants goes to something like 23andMe and then does that. And I know they’ve come up with a deal where they can start running an unknown DNA through those… [11:44]Files and see if you can come up with a connection and then go back and say, okay, where would this guy have ever come across or be in this other person’s family tree, if you will, and then they can eventually get it. That’s fascinating. Amazing. Yeah, it is what they could do. I had a guy that used to be a professional criminal talking about it. He said, I don’t know why anybody does crime today. He said with the DNA and the cameras and the cell phones and all that, he said, there’s just way, way too many ways to get caught. That’s wild. Yeah. Oh boy. Yeah. I watch a lot of crime shows and I see a lot of that stuff. And everybody watches those crime shows. So they know about those tools out there. So first thing, you got to go get a burner phone. If you’re going to go do something, you better go get a burner phone. And then you better dress up in one of those suits in those English police movies, those white hazmat suits and your whole face covered. Crazy, crazy. Yeah. And then go do it. Don’t use your own car. You better go steal a car somewhere. Man, complicated. It’s too hard. Yes. And even then, if they look at you and say, your phone never moved for 24 hours, but yet you were seen over here or over there. How come you didn’t have your phone with you or your car? You parked your car here for 12 hours and then you came back and got it. What were you doing? [13:08]It is just crazy, isn’t it? Yeah. But tell us, what’s the storyline of your book? Don’t give too much away. You want people to buy it. I understand that. But tell the guys the storyline of your book. Sure, yeah. So the storyline is, it starts out with the true events of 2022, right? This headline that there’s a body in a barrel shows up on the shore of Lake Mead. And my main protagonist, who’s sort of made up from my imagination, his name’s Lenny Battaglia. [13:37]The Body in the Barrel [13:33]And he reads this headline. He’s an old time mob associate. He, at one time when he was young, was connected with the outfit, but ended up getting out of it barely. But he reads this headline and starts to get worried because he’s got a barrel with a body in it that’s his victim farther out in the lake. So this one that he reads about is not his. It’s actually his partners who, in my story, the partners loosely based on Frank Collada, actually. [14:01]And so he reads this headline, gets worried, goes out in his little boat to try to move his victim farther out into the lake because he’s concerned that his lake, the lake’s continuing to drop and the kind of the falling lakes acts like a ticking clock in my story in some ways. I think the Sopranos did something like this. They thought somebody was going to come up and buy some farm, and they had said, these guys have to dig this body up and move it. So that is not out of the realm of possibility, is it? No, no. But what is out of the realm of possibility is this old guy in his tiny little boat actually moving the barrel. So he goes out with just a gaff with a hook on it and tries to yank it out with his little outboard motor, and it just won’t budge. The thing’s really heavy. If you know anything about water, stuff under water is really heavy. Really heavy. Yeah. He’s wrestling with it and ends up falling in while he’s trying to pull this barrel farther out. And so it’s a big failure. And while he’s falling in, he has this flashback to the killing, basically. And so the story kind of goes from there, but it’s really focused on how he deals with what he’s done, basically. [15:10]Crime is no mystery from the beginning. it’s not a it’s not a traditional it’s not a traditional police procedural of where who done it yeah it’s not like that it’s more like kind of what is what’s the aftermath what’s the effect of, a terrible crime like this on even the perpetrator yeah yeah and as I said one of my characters is based on Frank Collada who so he was the story takes place in kind of two time frames right we’ve got the, contemporary time frame, but then we got flashbacks to his time at the mob and Frank was his partner in this hit. We’ve also got a character showing up who’s based on Tony Spolatro. I call him Tony Bonucci, named after one of my favorite Italian soccer players. [15:50]But yeah, so we’ve got this connection to the early 80s, late 70s, and then also this kind of contemporary period. And I understand Frank Collado was actually, he recently just died, right he was he did during covid times i think he he already had copd he was already everything he did he you’d see me to have his oxygen on and so he was already weakened then he got covid during uh during covid that’s a shame you know yeah i did some listening to a podcast he was on in researching my book and it was really fascinating to listen to yeah yeah he is he’s and he’s got his there’s a whole book out there that he mainly just told stories about his life during the whole book. It’s amazing. I did one with him and then added some more clips in from that a long time. One of my earlier ones, I got to know him real early because we had the mob con out there. I knew the guy that was getting it going and I went out to the guy that actually Denny Griffin who wrote the books with Frank Collider, wrote several books with Frank Collider and I’d gotten to know Denny and so Denny invited me to come out and do a program at the first mob conference and I met Frank then. I met him and a couple others after that. He was gruff, but he was a good guy. I mean, he was gruff, I’ll tell you. He wasn’t a guy that just, it was hard to joke around with him. Interesting. Okay, interesting. [17:12]Yeah, I got a bit of that vibe from the podcast of him that I was listening to. Yeah, it’s funny. Just genuine Italian Chicago, like to the core. Yeah, he was that. He was born and bred, born and bred from early his childhood. He was a Chicago mobster. There’s no doubt about that. That’s wild. [17:32]Yeah, Denny Griffin’s book was really helpful to me, actually, in my research. Yeah, the battle for Las Vegas in particular was. Yeah, that’s the one I used. Denny was that. Denny’s dead now. I don’t know if you knew that. I did know that, unfortunately. Yeah, I was pretty good friends with Denny. He helped me out a lot when I got started and got me out there. And he gave me for my first documentary, which was about the skimming, a lot about the skimming. He got me several people to interview, lined me up with them and verified, hey, this guy’s okay and work with him. And I flew out to Las Vegas and interviewed a bunch of people and interviewed him too. But he got me an employee of the Best Casino that knew Lefty Rosenthal really well. She gave us some really great sound bites. I get calls today or emails wanting to know if she’s still around. She’s died since. People are still trying to find her to get to interview her. That’s wild. That’s wild. That’s because old Denny Griffin, he was a good guy. He really was. That’s neat. His book was certainly good. Yeah. Interesting. So what else do you want to say about your book before we get out of here? Besides, go out and buy it. Go out and buy it. It’s on Amazon, I’m sure, and I’ll have a link to the Amazon site. I appreciate that. Yeah, it is on Amazon. What do I want to say about it? I guess the other thing to say is it’s got some, I don’t want to give too much away, but gun violence is really a big part of the book. Not only this single mob hit, but also it wraps in. [18:56]This mass shooting in 2017, the one where the guy was a shooter was in the hotel suites up high and he was shooting across the street into that country music festival. So it’s really funny. I compare it to two things, right? I compare it to Casino, which is this famous Scorsese film from that mobster era, which everybody knows about. And actually, Frank Collado was in. He had a cameo in that. Yeah, that’s funny. But then the other thing I compare the book to is Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, which is obviously this sort of towering literary novel. But the parallel is just dealing with this aftermath of violence, right? What happens when you kill somebody and what’s the sort of dealing with guilt and fear and the consequences. [19:44]Exploring Themes of Violence [19:40]So I’d say those are the sort of things I point to as parallels for the book. I don’t know. There’s a lot more to say. Like you’ve said, it’s grounded in true life crime, but it’s also definitely fiction. I’ve made up the better part of it. Yeah. [19:54]All right. Aaron Mead. The book is Body in the Barrel. Aaron, I really appreciate you coming on the show. And guys, I’ll have links to this book down below. Yeah, thank you so much for having me. It’s been a pleasure meeting you and hearing some of your stories. And I’m enjoying your podcast. And it’s been a privilege to be on here. So thank you. Okay. We like to hear that. Thanks a lot, Aaron. [20:17]Yeah, thank you. Okay. Okay. I’ll do a little extra here in a minute. I just want to tell you something. When I went to law school at the police department and my favorite class was water law and I did my, you have to do a 50 page publishable paper to get out of law school. I did mine on Western water law and it was just, I was fascinated by that Western water law and all the things that go into that, the Rio Grande Pact and all the different political entities that are trying to use that water and how they use it. And then how the EPA rules and figured in on using water out West. And the fact that out West, they treated water like they treated gold or some other mineral. If you found the source, you owned it. Whereas they had riparian interest in [21:06]The Complexities of Water Law [21:03]laws back East here, where you have plenty of water. You can use all the water you want as long as you don’t reduce it. But nobody owns that source of water. [21:12]If it’s a big source, it’s just a fascinating topic. Yeah, it is a bit of the Wild West, like applies to water out West. It’s that first in time, first in right thing. It’s pretty crazy. The Colorado River especially is so complicated. You got seven, seven states take water from it. You got the federal government running the dams there. You’ve got Mexico that takes a portion of it. You’ve got this whole hundred year history of law layered on top of each other. And even today, the rules on how the water gets distributed are about to expire in this year. And so we’re trying to come up with new rules. And it’s just so tough because… [21:49]There’s less water in the river than there used to be, and so the old agreements don’t quite work out, and we’re having to take reductions, and, you know, who takes what? It’s just sort of a big mess, honestly. We’re fighting over it. I wouldn’t be surprised if we end up in court, honestly. But that would be not a good outcome, but it seems potentially likely. Yeah. There’s a judge I heard say once that, you better make a deal outside of my courtroom. If you come into my courtroom, my decision is not going to hurt everybody’s feelings with my decision. Yeah. And inevitably, like the folks, the special masters or whatever the justices are that are making the decisions, they don’t know as much about water as we do. If we can’t work it out, it’s going to happen. I know. And there are just so many pressures that are on it. And it’s tough. And plus, one thing we haven’t mentioned is a huge growth in population over the last 20, 30 years out there. It’s true. Yeah, it’s true. Yes, unbelievable how many people have moved to Phoenix and Albuquerque and Las Vegas, especially Las Vegas, but just being such a huge growth in population out. And before it was desert that nobody really, they didn’t live, they didn’t want to live out there. [22:55]It’s true. Yeah. And surprisingly, like in a lot of these cities, actually, the demand for water has not increased. Like in Las Vegas, it’s actually gone down. Oh, really? They have done an incredible job of conserving water. Same in Los Angeles. The demands for water have gone down despite the population growth. The thing that makes it challenging is that the whole pie is shrinking and it’s the agricultural use that’s the highest. I think it’s something like 85% or 80% of the water in the Colorado Basin is agriculture. And so, those are the things you’re going to need to find conservation there, which is harder. [23:30]Like those Israelis did, it was something called drip irrigation where they used, they were more skillful in the way they used their water in their fields down in the desert. Yeah, and some of the folks that’s been, some of the agricultural folks have been converting to that kind of irrigation for quite some time now. So, it’s like we’re wringing out every sponge we got and running out of options. But, yeah, we’ll figure it out one way or the other here. Yeah, I’m sure we will. This is America, after all. [23:59]Or is it still America? It’s hard to know. Yeah, it’s hard to know. We’re going down that path. Looking a little different these days. Yes, it is. Yeah. Oh, my God. Okay, Aaron, I really appreciate it. I’ll get in touch with you whenever I send an email with the links after I put them up. It’ll be, I don’t know. It’ll probably be a month or more before I get it up. Sure. I stay way ahead. I’ve got quite a few kind of scheduled up for the next two weeks now or three. Smart. Two weeks now, one just went up today. So I put it up, video, I put them up on Sunday evening, and then the audio comes out like 4 o’clock in the morning on Monday morning. Okay. Don’t ask me why. I just started doing that. Yeah. No worries. It gets ahead of everybody. Then they can see it. Hey, I’ve got a question for you, if you don’t, if you don’t mind. No. Do you know about any contemporary organized crime activity in Las Vegas? Is there still stuff going on or is it? I don’t. I really don’t. Yeah. Okay. [24:59]Trying to think of a source for you. I’ll check with a source for you. Okay. I know it’s not Midwest folks from your era, but yeah. Yeah, no, probably something up there out at Los Angeles and people that moved out there a generation ago and stayed under the radar. And then, of course, international. Yeah. Those like Russians and people like that out of Phoenix or in Los Angeles, both. Anyhow, I’ll check on that. Okay. Yeah. If you think of something, that’d be great. I’d be interested. Okay. Okay. I will. All right. Thank you. Thank you again. Take care. All right. Bye-bye. Can you go ahead and do, can you exit the meeting? I’m going to do a little ending thing here. I will. Yeah. [25:40]That was interesting, folks. I did Waterlaw in, well, that was interesting, folks. I really liked Aaron and I think his Body in the Barrel book is going to be pretty darn good. [25:53]Concluding Thoughts on Crime and History [25:50]So I’d recommend you try it. I haven’t actually read it myself. I’ve read excerpts from it. I’ve got it here. I need to sit down and take some time and read it. I like when they base it on the real life people and some people that I know something about. It’s kind of like hearing stories about your hometown. Oh, yeah, I know that guy. Oh, yeah, I remember when that happened. And it’s an interesting thing, the lowering of Lake Mead. He and I, he’s a water engineer, and he and I talked a little bit more about it. I find it a fascinating topic, that Western water law and Western water rights and how that all works. It’s different than back east where we have plenty of water. So don’t forget, I’ve got videos on Amazon Prime for rent. Just use my name and mafia, Gary Jenkins Mafia on Amazon Prime, and you’ll find them. And I’ve got books there. Do the same thing. Gary Jenkins Mafia books. I’ve got three books on Amazon and I’ve got them on my website. And I always appreciate when people make comments on my YouTube channel or on my Gangland Wire podcast page. We’re just here to report mob history. That’s all we want to do is report mob history. And in this case, we got a fictional book that’s reporting mob history based on real mob history. I’ll do that every once in a while, too. [27:07]So thanks a lot, guys. I always appreciate doing this show. It’s a way to end my life out, if you will. I’m down to that last quarter, maybe down to the last two minutes one of these days, but we’ll get there. Thanks a lot, guys.
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The Eagles are playing 87 shows in a row at Val Verde's Big Ball, and one lucky Hawk listener has won front row seats to every single one of them. Unfortunately, that listener is Big Scotty.Tom Scharpling (The Best Show) returns as Geoff Garlock's longtime nemesis - a man who hates the Eagles, doesn't want the prize, is under the influence of too many magic stones and not enough lotion, and has been working with his mentor Abe on becoming a better person. Or at least a funnier one.Also on this week's broadcast:Traffic with Art Spart. Paul McCartney's drone-operated Wings promotion Jet has crashed into Hog Street again. Fourth time this week. Burt's Funeral Flowers has thoughts.Big Scotty's Soapbox. Someone has announced tour dates. Big Scotty is furious. It turns out he is thinking of Styx.Celebrity Impressions. Big Scotty wins by knowing the Cypress Creek Cutter's famous catchphrase: "Stealing's wrong."The Vanderpump Initiative. A growing prize pot - currently $50 Jersey Mike's, $50 Amazon — redeemable only if an original cast member of Vanderpump Rules comes to The Best Show. Tuesdays, 3pm PT / 6pm ET. No new ones. Original pump only.Doobie Brothers Blackwater Water Park. Opening weekend. The 27 deaths last season are fake news. All new season.Listen. Subscribe. Join the Rock Battalion at https://1089thehawk.com. Keep the RV running at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk. Stay above ground. Do not bring a motorcycle into the Big Ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump’s “Stop the Steal” movement is apparently never ending, and now has the weight of the federal government behind it. NLP covers the latest Trump administration efforts to investigate the 2020 election, including seizing ballots in Arizona and Georgia. Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers, along with guest-host Jemele Hill, for this segment from episode #122 that aired on 03-12-26. If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stealing a three legged dog as revenge for cheating or ending a relationship? We discuss clever and evil ways in which people have gotten back at a significant other and you, our listeners came through with some creative stories as well!
Bears expert Mark Grote from 670 The Score joined the show. Mark explained why the Steelers may have gotten a discount on Jaquan Brisker. Brisker has had 3 documented concussions in his career so far. Mark described Brisker as a ‘talker' and has no problem doing it on the field. Mark mentioned that Brisker called out the Dennis Allen defense at one point last season. Mark said Brisker is a physical player that has no problem willing to help out in run defense. His pass coverage is mediocre and probably not his best skill. Mark rated Brisker's game in other aspects of defense. Mark thinks Brisker for $5.5M is a steal for the Steelers. What makes Chicago the mecca of St. Paddy's Day?
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And today's podcast features 3 stories that demonstrate that. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast. Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #3 -- "What's Wrong with Mommy?" -- Christmas day becomes a nightmare (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JPEtNglQ4o) #2 -- "Stealing a Slice" -- A standoff in a Domino's takes a wild turn (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6bh7mhT1Lk) #1 -- "Peak Experience" -- A man wakes up after an avalanche in a life and death situation (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6m1ImVG1MQ) You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, just called "MrBallen" - https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen If you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A show member was busted stealing and we have them bring in the evidence to defend themselves. Turns out, they might be putting their health at risk by stealing it. Bobby shares why medical experts say you should yawn as often as possible and what would happen if you try to hold them back. It leads Amy to reveal a reaction she has when dealing with money. We all share the stories from our lives when we were big idiots including one show member who almost got beat up after their own mistake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Most people spend their lives chasing happiness, changing routines, relationships, or goals hoping it will finally make them happy. But what if happiness was never meant to be chased? In this episode, Gregory Dickow reveals six truths that will set you free from unhappiness. You'll discover why self condemnation steals your joy, how toxic thinking keeps you stuck, and why true happiness begins when you stop striving and start trusting God. Learn how to break free from wrong thinking, and awaken the joy that God designed you to live in.Sign up for the FREE 40-day Fast from Wrong Thinking at fastfromwrongthinking.comSUPPORT:You can donate to help us reach more lives around the world here.WATCH ON YOUTUBE:Subscribe to the Gregory Dickow YouTube channelREQUEST PRAYER:Submit a prayer request and we will agree with you.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL:InstagramFacebookTikTokYouTubeX
Many professionals leave corporate to start a solopreneur business because they want more freedom, more control over their time, and the chance to focus on work they actually enjoy. But a few months in, many realize something surprising: they're busier than ever.In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly Ries and Joe Rando unpack the hidden force quietly draining solopreneurs' time and energy...admin creep. From constant email checking to Slack notifications, scheduling logistics, CRM updates, and endless small tasks, these seemingly minor responsibilities can quickly take over your week if you're not careful.Carly and Joe explore why solopreneurs often mistake being busy for being productive, how constant interruptions destroy deep work, and why setting clear communication boundaries is essential when you're running a business on your own.They also share practical strategies for reclaiming your time, including creating systems around email, setting expectations with clients and collaborators, and identifying tasks you can automate, outsource, or eliminate entirely.If you've ever wondered why your calendar is full but your biggest goals still feel out of reach, this episode will help you take back control of your schedule, and your business.In this episode, you'll learn:Why admin creep silently takes over solopreneurs' schedulesThe difference between being busy and being productiveHow constant notifications and messages destroy focus and deep workSimple ways to set boundaries around email and messagingHow to identify tasks you should automate, outsource, or eliminateWhy protecting your time is one of the most important skills in solopreneurshipKey takeaway:Your time is finally yours when you become a solopreneur, but without clear boundaries and systems, the small tasks of running a business can quickly take it back.Enjoying the show?Follow The Aspiring Solopreneur on your favorite podcast platform and leave a five-star review. It helps more solopreneurs discover the show—and it truly makes our day when we read your feedback.
The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from March 11th, 2026.Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/CentennialWorld Timestamps:0:42 Macbook Neo launches with Gen Z-focused social strategy7:49 Alleged AI influencer uses likeness of hiking/travel creator12:37 TechCrunch feuds with Cluely CEO Roy Lee18:11 Moltbook acquired by Meta 21:05 Anthropic sues US Department of WarSubscribe to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18cqrQI7gMiVfxIMRAeULF Subscribe to Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/infinite-scroll/id1499785732 Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow our publication: https://www.tiktok.com/@centennialworld Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/ Follow Lauren on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmeisner_Please consider buying us a coffee to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business
June Squibb has been performing for more than six decades—and shows no signs of slowing down. In this conversation with Melinda Blau, she reflects on late-life success, her approach to acting, and what still surprises her about aging. Squibb also talks about her 40-year marriage to her late husband and shares news of upcoming projects.Producer/Host Melinda BlauWebsite/blogOn MediumOn AmazonMelinda Blau's 16th book, “The Wisdom Whisperers: Golden Guides to a Long Life of Grit, Grace, and Laughter”, is about women in their 90s and 100s – like June – who give us hope about aging. Support the show
DML discusses the rampant fraud in SBA-backed small business loans.
Today I'm joined by John Hiester, Dealer Principal at John Hiester Automotive Group. In this conversation, we discuss how video and AI are transforming sales and F&I coaching, why Hiester moved toward salaried “product specialists,” and how diversification—from parts distribution to real estate—creates new stability beyond vehicle sales. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Lotlinx - Meet LotGPT, your AI Inventory Strategist built exclusively for car dealers. Fluent in your market, your dealership, and your inventory, LotGPT analyzes live inventory, real-time market supply, and shopper demand to surface risk and opportunity VIN by VIN. It reveals competitive insights, shopper behavior, and pricing dynamics, and even identifies underperforming VDPs with merchandising recommendations to boost conversion without cutting price. Put LotGPT to work for your dealership today, totally free, @ here. 2. Openlane - The world's best online dealer marketplace for used cars, bringing you exclusive inventory, simple transactions, and better outcomes. If you've never used OPENLANE before, or it's been a while since you have, you're eligible to earn up to $2,500 in buy or sale fee credits. Learn more @ here. 3. CDG Recruiting - Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs, we've placed over 1,000 roles across auto retail. Ready to scale without the hassle? Visit @ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ to get started. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 04:20 Videoing F&I added $600 per deal instantly. 08:20 Videotaping transactions unlocked $600 more per deal. 11:50 "You get what you settle for". 16:45 Carvana buying dealerships is just competition. 19:15 Beating big metro stores from a tiny town. 24:10 Daily red-yellow-green sheets drive accountability. 27:30 Taking cars to customers instead of waiting. 29:20 Stealing college grads from Apple with a program. 44:50 The employee who almost quit and stayed. Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
March 10, 2026: AI is generating real, measurable productivity gains at major companies. Workers aren't seeing any of it. A new survey of 100 major CEOs finds only 9% plan to cut jobs because of AI this year — but buried inside that optimistic headline is an admission about ROI that changes the entire picture. China just launched the most ambitious society-wide AI employment push in history, betting that the technology creates more jobs than it destroys with 300 million retirements on the horizon. Fortune has the one metric CEOs are now using to quietly recalculate how many humans they actually need — and most employees have never heard of it. And Mercor, a $10 billion startup, is paying doctors, lawyers, and investment bankers hundreds of dollars an hour to train the AI that may eventually replace them.
A Canadian tourist was arrested for stealing a flamingo while staying at the Flamingo hotel in Vegas! He's being charged with torturing the flamingo and his passport has been taken away until his hearing in May.
Quote of the Week: "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." — Ralph Waldo Emerson Why do we care so much about what other people think, and how is it impacting our confidence? In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff and Lisa talk about FOPO — the Fear of Other People's Opinions, a term coined by performance psychologist Michael Gervais. When we let outside voices guide our decisions, our confidence shrinks and we start playing small. You'll hear why comparison is one of the fastest confidence killers, how FOPO quietly shows up in everyday moments, and what high performers do differently to stay grounded in their purpose instead of approval. If you've ever hesitated to speak up, share an idea, or pursue an opportunity because of what others might think—this episode is for you. Power Phrase of the Week: "I value feedback — but I don't outsource my identity. To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/ To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/ To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos
Happy March 9th! (Or whatever day it is, because time is a construct). We kick off the episode by discussing our nighttime routines. Mike shares how he and Sam wind down with Wordle and Connections, while trying to read The Chronicles of Narnia instead of endlessly scrolling TikTok. We also preview an upcoming boys' ski trip where Mike and Dan will try to survive the slopes before the spring weather and Boston Marathon season officially take over.Then, we dive into the high-stakes anxiety of grocery shopping. Erin's fear of doing the "wrong thing" reached new heights when she accidentally left a gourmet jar of olives in her reusable bag.In our massive Winter Paralympics preview, we discuss the badass sport of biathlon (they ski with guns on their backs!), para snowboard drama with Brenna Huckaby. We also check in with our favorite "Dark Horse Dani" (Dani Aravich), who sends us an update from the Italian Dolomites about infuriating the locals by eating daily gelato in the winter just to gain weight for her races.Finally, we break down a bizarre niche internet rabbit hole: a TikTok creator who hires entertainers—like magicians, clowns, and a Tom Cruise impersonator—to perform exclusively for him in his empty house, which recently resulted in an accidental therapy session with a motivational speaker. We wrap it all up with a wholesome "No Bad, No Sad" story about a mystery fan putting up a giant billboard dedicated to Al Roker, and Al's delightfully coy reaction to his very own monument.
Fear has a quiet way of stealing opportunities, relationships, and the future God may have planned for us. In this episode, Thomas and Kari talk about the real ways fear shows up in life—big decisions, career changes, stepping out in faith, and even everyday choices. Kari shares her experience of overcoming fear when purchasing her agency, and how support, faith, and courage helped move their family forward. If fear has ever held you back, this conversation will encourage you to step forward with confidence and trust God with what's ahead.
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In this episode, we explore why so many English learners get trapped in an endless cycle of starting, stopping, and restarting—and how to finally break free.You'll discover:The 3 stages of the "Restart Cycle" and why it feels impossible to escapeThe critical difference between goals and systems—and why systems win every time3 proven systems to transform your English learning: Vocabulary Builder, Daily Speaking Practice, and Active ListeningPractical examples and step-by-step routines you can start using todayHow small, consistent actions lead to genuine fluency by the end of the yearIf you're tired of restarting and ready to build lasting progress, this episode will show you exactly how to make 2026 your breakthrough year in English.If you want to sign up for the free English email newsletter, go to https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/newsletter
Earning back the trust of the American people. Why the Nome thing looks so bad. John Cornyn is going to stab us in the back again. Stealing from kids. Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Callahan, Director of Strategy at Orange BTC, to break down why the current macro environment may be the perfect backdrop for Bitcoin's long-term thesis. Sam explains his viral idea that “fiat steals your time”, and why Bitcoin could be the first monetary system designed to preserve the value of human labor.~~~~~⚡ Wealth is evolving, use Nexo to earn, borrow, and trade crypto all in one secure platform.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades in coaching, Coach Johnson shares wisdom on building culture, navigating tough seasons, player development, leadership, and staying physically sharp as a coach.From celebrating small wins during rebuilding years to competing in one of the toughest districts in Texas high school basketball, this conversation is packed with practical insights for coaches at every level.Coach Johnson talks about:
Is your family tree a bit... messy? If you feel like your life is full of sibling rivalry, deception, or "unanswered" prayers, you are in good company. From the tents of Isaac and Rebekah to the wrestling match at Peniel, the story of Jacob proves that God doesn't call perfect people—He transforms people who are willing to hold on until they receive a blessing. Summary: In this massive study of Genesis 24–36, we follow the Covenant through three generations of trials, travels, and transformations. We look past the "Sunday School" versions of these stories to see the grit and grace required to stay on the Covenant Path. Finding Rebekah: We analyze the decisiveness of Rebekah in Genesis 24—a woman who was willing to leave everything she knew for a promise she hadn't seen yet. The Birthright Conflict: We dive into the controversial "deception" of Isaac. Was it a trick, or was Rebekah ensuring God's will was done? We explore the heavy price of prioritizing the temporal over the eternal. Jacob's Ladder: We break down the symbolism of the "stairway to heaven" at Bethel and how Jacob turned a cold stone pillow into a temple-like encounter with the Divine. Leah and Rachel: We discuss the years of labor and the "comparative" heartbreak of Leah and Rachel, seeing how God remembers those who feel unloved. Wrestling with God: We finish with the most pivotal moment in Jacob's life—his night-long wrestle. We learn that "Israel" means "Let God Prevail" and discover how we can also prevail through our trials. Call-to-Action: Jacob had to return to "Bethel" to find his way again. Where is your "Bethel"? Where do you go when you need to remember your covenants? Let's discuss in the comments! To keep your faith "Unshaken" while you wrestle with your own challenges, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:44 A Last Look at Lot 5:12 Salting the Earth 7:25 Creating Covenant Couples 12:38 Honoring Agency in Marriage 18:50 Holding the High Ground 22:41 Seeking a Covenant Companion 32:14 Remarkable Rebekah 45:17 Entwining Family Trees 52:42 The Right Place at the Right Time 58:01 Giving a Faithful Narraive 1:04:19 Speaking Kindly & Truly 1:09:03 Failed Hopes or False Conclusions 1:15:05 Urgency & Decisiveness 1:23:27 The Passing of Parents 1:28:50 Barrenness and Birth 1:38:01 Personalities of Esau & Jacob 1:46:52 Degrees of (Social) Glory 1:52:41 The Mess of Pottage 2:01:42 Renewing the Covenant 2:07:41 Isaac & Abimelech 2:25:05 "Stealing" the Blessing 2:41:07 Judging Jacob 2:46:10 Esau's Remorse 2:58:30 Covenant Continuation 3:08:00 Sharing Spiritual Experiences 3:12:48 Covenant Marriage 3:26:33 The Vertical Straight and Narrow 3:34:06 Renewing the Abrahamic Covenant 3:36:41 God with Us 3:50:44 Wells of Living Water 3:53:58 Meeting Rachel 4:02:54 Rachel & Leah 4:10:07 Jacob's and Rachel's Love 4:16:17 Leah or Rachel 4:23:09 Compensatory Blessings 4:27:49 All in a Name 4:33:30 Familial Arms Race 4:50:15 Remembered by God 4:56:16 Jacob's Flocks 5:04:21 Tangible Supports to Intangible Faith 5:09:58 Parting Ways 5:26:16 Letting them Leave 5:50:38 Returning to the Promised Land 5:59:59 Wrestling the Angel 6:11:29 The Prodigal Son 6:18:56 Reunion with our Elder Broher 6:30:38 The Rape of Dinah 6:38:35 Misusing the Covenant 6:49:52 Back to Bethel
Am I the Jerk? is the show where you can confess your deepest darkest secrets and be part of the conversation.
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We're joined today by our longtime friend Billy The Kidd @billyontheradio of DFW's Mix1029 and we do some catching up on what's going on in radio, we discuss a Florida man who might get a life sentence for stealing Pokemon cards, researchers teaching a petri dish of brain cells to play Doom, a guy with a micro-penis sending nudes, and pretty people calling out superficial people. LINKS:Researchers Get Human Brain Cells Running DoomFlorida Man Allegedly Used Taco Seasoning to Steal $40K in Pokémon CardsWorld's Smallest Penis Owner Sorry for Sending Unsolicited Nude PhotosThe Treehouse Show is a Dallas based comedy podcast. Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, Raj Sharma, and their guests for laughs about funny news, viral stories, and hilarious commentary.The Treehouse WebsiteGet MORE from the Treehouse Show on PatreonTreehouse YouTube ChannelGet a FREE roof inspection from the best company in DFW:Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration CLICK HERE TO DONATE:The RMS Treehouse Listeners Foundation
Send a textThanks to Author Mollie Goins for joining me to talk about the third book in the Boston Blues series, Stealing You.Support Mollie:Reading Stealing YouRead Pitcher Us (Book One)Follow her on InstagramVisit her WebsiteBooks Mentioned in this Episode:Irresistible by Melanie HarlowHigh Sticking the Heart by Marie M. Ignite by Melanie HarlowFor links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.
Steiny & Guru discuss the 49ers needing Trent Williams like the Warriors needing Curry, but when will either be able to say goodbye to the past in order to usher in the future?
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Honestly, at this point, it feels like the esteemed Shaykh is on my email list, a member of The Spiritual Switch program, and is secretly spying on all of my coaching sessions. "Okay, what are you talking about now, Mamoon?" Over the years, I've shared a lot of insights with students that I honestly never heard from anywhere else - some of which occurred to me completely randomly in a state of prayer, or when reading the Quran… and some while I was writing the book "Inside the Soul of Islam". And recently, some of those same ideas - even the exact same insights into the same verses - have mysteriously been coming up in Shaykh Hamza's talks. I kid you not!
Dr. Li-Meng Yan w/ The Voice of Dr. Yan – Modern airpower is less about metal and more about mind. The F-35 is powerful because it compresses decision cycles, fuses sensor data, and forces pilots to operate inside a tight cognitive system. That system is built over decades of doctrine, training, and painful lessons in combat. Hand that playbook to a strategic competitor and you hand them a...
Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Elite climber Mike Boyd explores: The formula for rapid learning His biggest mistake when he was a new climber How to get better at failure Avoiding “junk mileage” when learning a new skill The 40-minute rule for optimized learning Why coaches don't like shortcuts (and why we should anyway) Stealing knowledge from fellow climbers Trying the Dave McLeod diet Refusing to say “I'm too short” - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up boards. I'm training on the Homewall Full Ride, and if you're psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you'll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let's goooo! And check out ALL the show's awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Follow Mike on IG @mikeboydvideo and on YT /@mikeboyd and /@mikeboydclimbs - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. A hero indeed! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Welcome and Learning Dip 00:41 Meet Mike Boyd 04:18 Climbing Setup and Psyche 17:35 Struggle Mindset Origins 27:47 Learning Framework and Breaks 32:57 Training Diary Metrics 33:51 Self Coaching vs Mentors 38:19 Keeping the Psych Alive 41:12 Weekly Climbing Plan 57:25 Nutrition Weight Strategy 01:09:41 Resting Like A Pro 01:10:41 Climbing In Gears 01:14:18 Projecting And Send Blues 01:18:21 Fear Of Falling Tools 01:32:02 Creative Goals And Wrap - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great. - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that's done. But hey, if you're a human that's actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I'll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!
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Supersize You Annual Challenge Day 63: Debt Is Stealing Your Future! Join us every day in 2026 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #supersizeannualchallenge #doonethingeverydaytosupersizeyou #annualchallenge #confidence #supersizeyouannualchallenge #supersizeyouchallenge #financialwellbeing #financialhealth #moneymonth #debt #goodorbad #stealinghyourfuture Join Sharon Horne-Ellstrom for Day 63 of our Supersize You Annual Challenge, where we're focusing on financial health and well-being this month. Today's discussion centers on how debt can impact your future. Sharon shares her personal experiences and insights on managing debt, emphasizing its role in overall financial well-being.
Supersize Your Business Annual Challenge Day 63: Is Debt Stealing Your Future? Pop here every day for a dose of different business building perspective: https://facebook.com/supersizebusiness #supersizeyourbusiness #supersizechallenge #supersizeyourbusinessannualchallenge #supersizeyourbusinesschallenge #moneymonth #financialhealth #finances #debtisstealingyourfuture #debt #gooddebt #baddebt #cashflow #solvetheproblem Sharon Horne-Ellstrom discusses the topic of debt on day 63 of our Supersize Your Business annual challenge. She shares her perspective on how debt can impact your future, drawing from her extensive experience in various business ventures and personal programs. This segment provides valuable insights into financial strategies and understanding the difference between good debt vs bad debt for entrepreneurs.
What if your career stayed exactly the same for the next 10 years, (same title, same compensation, same trajectory) but your relationships quietly eroded in the background? Would you notice? Or would you call it a "busy season"? In this episode of the Modern High Performer podcast, I'm unpacking a question that has challenged me deeply which is inspired by Clayton Christensen's book How Will You Measure Your Life? and applying business strategy thinking to something far more personal: how we measure success in our lives. As high performers, we are wired to optimize. We track what moves. We invest where we see immediate returns and work gives us clear metrics, fast feedback, and visible progress. Relationships don't. In this episode, I walk through three powerful ideas: Why money, status, and achievement can quietly masquerade as fulfillment How we unintentionally allocate our best time and energy to what pays off now — while underinvesting in what matters long-term The subtle way lifestyle expansion can make income feel "required," leading to giving our families less of us I also share a personal regret about friendships I didn't protect the way I should have — and the hard truth about how relationship drift doesn't happen loudly. It happens slowly. You'll hear journaling prompts to help you reflect on: What are you currently measuring your life by? Where is your time going and why? If nothing changed professionally, would you be proud of how you showed up personally? This episode isn't about abandoning ambition. It's about ensuring your ambition doesn't cost you the life you're building it for. If you're a senior leader navigating responsibility, growth, and the tension between success and presence, this conversation is for you. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Growth Day App - 7 Day Free Trial Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!
What if the thing you think is a productivity problem in your business is actually a design flaw, and AI can fix it if you see it clearly?AI isn't the shortcut most founders think it is, and it's definitely not a replacement for your judgment. In this episode, Dawn shares how she actually uses AI as a cognitive leverage tool while navigating real-life complexity: caregiving, parenting, debt, leadership, and high-level client work.You'll learn the five specific conditions that determine when to reach for AI and when to lead without it, plus the subtle mistake that causes some female founders to slowly lose confidence instead of scale. If you're still the bottleneck in your business, this episode will shift how you think about AI and leadership.If your business still runs through you instead of running without you, that's not an AI problem, it's a clarity and design problem.Inside CEO Clarity Consulting, we rebuild the architecture of your business so you stop being the single point of failure and start operating at the CEO level.Key TakeawaysWhy using AI as a content machine keeps many founders stuck instead of scalingThe five moments when AI strengthens your leadership — not replaces itHow to use AI to surface blind spots and structure messy thinkingWhy being the “strongest brain in the room” can quietly make you the bottleneckThe difference between productivity hacks and true business designResources & LinksCEO Clarity Consulting Free Guide: 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader Related Episodes:134 | The Delegation Mistake That's Keeping You Stuck Working 60 Hours a Week – why cognitive labor costs more than time.110 | 3 Custom GPTs That Save Female Founders 16 Hours a Week – building AI that acts like your team.118 | How Female Founders Use AI to Stop Feeling Like Failures – using AI as truth-teller and confidence builder. Send a text AI in Action Conference March 19th and 20th in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Get In the Room! https://hellodawn.live/Action2026Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.
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What's your secret stash? Joshua 7 reveals how hidden sin can quietly sabotage your spiritual breakthrough. But this isn't a message about guilt — it's about grace. Discover how confession breaks chains, restores spiritual power, and opens the door to real freedom in Christ.
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Did China steal Anthropic's AI powers? Well, that's the shocking bombshell report that Anthropic just dropped. They accused multiple Chinese AI companies of generating more than 16 million exchanges with their models just to try and copy it. We get what you're thinking….. “So. That means cheaper open Chinese models so we all win, right.” Wrong. On this episode of Everyday AI, we break down Anthropic's shocking AI distillation accusations against Chinese firms, what they actually mean, and how they're more impactful outside of just the AI model you choose to use. You might be shocked TBH at the far-reaching implications. China Stealing AI from the U.S.? Inside Anthropic's Bombshell Allegations — An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Anthropic Accuses Chinese AI Labs of DistillationDetails on 16 Million Claude Extraction PromptsDeepSeek, Moonshot, MiniMax Named in Anthropic ReportGoogle and OpenAI Cite Similar China AI ThreatsTechnical Explanation of Model Distillation AttacksMarket Impact: MiniMax Surpasses Anthropic in TokensFinancial Consequences for U.S. AI Model ProvidersPolicy and Geopolitical AI Competition AnalysisLimitations of Current Export Controls and SafeguardsU.S. AI Dominance Threatened by Chinese DistillationTimestamps:00:00 "Foreign AI Impact on Tech"04:43 "AI Distillation and Security Threats"07:11 "MiniMax Scandal: Data Theft Allegations"10:33 "Open Router Key Marketplace"15:54 "Smart, Cheap Models Explained"19:31 "AI, IP Theft, and China's Impact"22:44 Big Tech's Data Theft Problem25:37 "Protecting U.S. Tech from Export"27:53 OpenAI Accuses DeepSeq of Misuse33:58 "AI's Global Power Struggle"35:03 "AI Models: What's Next?"Keywords: China AI theft, Anthropic bombshell report, model distillation, Chinese AI labs, DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, MiniMax, Claude capabilities, 16,000,000 prompts, 24,000 fake accounts, OSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and access all episodes there: StartHereSeries.com
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General Blaine Holt, United States Air Force retired, explains that despite stealing F-35 plans, China struggles with the J-35 due to systemic corruption, with patronage and lack of merit-based promotion compromising their advanced military hardware production.1952 KOREA