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Karl Bushby, the British man walking around the world, is almost home. The former paratrooper set off from Chile in 1998. He walked through the Americas, crossed the frozen ocean from Alaska to Russia, and last year became the first person to swim the Caspian Sea between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. These are all huge achievements in their own right but for Bushby they were just sections he had to complete to finish his epic journey. Originally scheduled to finish in 2006, Bushby is now 56 and still going. Geopolitics has played its part, with Russian and Iranian visa rejections some of the main causes of delay. He arrived in Budapest last month and with the English Channel being the only obvious remaining obstacle to navigate, he should be back in Humberside by this time next year. Stephen Smith finds out who he is and what's kept him going for so long. Contributors Jonny Beardsall - Journalist and milliner Keith Bushby - Dad Genevieve Gil - Friend Dimitri Kieffer - Crossed the Bering Strait with Bushby Angela Maxwell - Swam the Caspian Sea with Bushby Art Mortvedt - Friend Damaris Mortvedt - Friend Kevin Shoesmith - JournalistProduction Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Ben Crighton, Alex Loftus and Mhairi MacKenzie Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele Editor: Nick Holland Sound: Gareth Jones
Dame Mary Berry has been teaching Brits to cook for more than half a decade. Aged 90, she remains a staple on our screens at Christmas. Born in Bath in 1935, Berry was the middle child of two brothers. She struggled in school and studied Home Economics class instead of Maths.Berry left school with no qualifications but continued to pursue her love of cooking, training at the famous Le Cordon Bleu school in France. In 1971, she began her TV career with slots on shows like Collector's World and Good Afternoon with Judith Chalmers, where she'd teach viewers how use newfangled items like freezers and tinfoil.Over the next four decades, Berry would go on to write dozens of cookbooks, feature in and present her own cooking programmes, and teach thousands to cook in her Aga lessons, which she hosted in her own home. But it was her role as a judge on Bake Off that introduced her to a new generation of viewers, and cemented her as one of the nations best-loved cooks. Stephen Smith looks back on her decades-long career.Contributors: Belles Berry – Mary Berry's daughter Maragret Berry – Mary Berry's sister in law Rosie Millard – Journalist Kirsty Wark – Journalist and presenter Candice Brown – Winner of the Great British Bake Off 2016Production Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Tom Gillett, Mhairi Mackenzie and Alex Loftus Editor: Nick Holland Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele Sound: Gareth Jones
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Enjoy! 00:25 – Christmas in Hong Kong, KFC in JapanJoel (Jack the Insider) opens Episode 138 and checks in with Jack (Hong Kong Jack) about Hong Kong's love of Christmas shopping, surreal mall installations and the absence of nativity scenes, before detouring to Japan's KFC-at-Christmas tradition.01:50 – Australia's world‑first social media ban for under‑16sThe Jacks unpack the new national ban on social media for under‑16s, the generational politics of Gen Alpha kids and millennial parents, and the “pick up a book, go for a bike ride” messaging from Anthony Albanese and Julie Inman Grant.They read out Vox pops about kids discovering life without apps, YouTube‑driven body image issues, and the early scramble to alternative chat and file‑sharing apps like LemonAid.05:35 – Social engineering, High Court challenge and mental health concernsThey describe the policy as a conscious piece of social engineering aimed at reshaping youth culture over a decade, and note the High Court challenge led by the Digital Freedom Movement and Libertarian MLC John Ruddick.Beyond Blue, Headspace, ReachOut and the Black Dog Institute warn about cutting off access to online mental‑health support, as the Jacks weigh the internet's harms against the value of peer support communities for young people.09:35 – Enforcement gaps, workarounds and parental resistanceThe Jacks discuss uneven implementation, with some under‑16s apparently still able to access Facebook and Instagram while other apps are wiped, and a rush into less‑regulated platforms.They note reports that up to a third of parents will quietly help kids stay online and float the idea of a nationwide “kitchen‑table” style forum to help parents understand the risks and responsibilities around kids' social media use.12:00 – A social experiment the world is watchingThey canvas overseas interest, with Denmark, Spain and others eyeing bans at 15 rather than 16, and Sarah Ferguson's description of Australia's move as a live “social experiment” whose results are very much unknown.13:05 – Richo's state funeral and the dark arts of NSW Labor RightThe conversation turns to Graham “Richo” Richardson's state funeral, his reputation as Labor's master organiser and electoral numbers man, and his long life “on the public purse”.Joel recounts Richo's link to Balmain Welding and Stan “Standover” Smith, arguing that New South Wales Labor Right's success always had a darker underbelly.15:10 – Paul Brereton, the NACC and conflicts of interestThey examine National Anti‑Corruption Commission boss Paul Brereton's updated disclosures about his ongoing work with the Inspector‑General of the ADF and Afghanistan war‑crimes inquiries, revealed via FOI.The Jacks question whether someone so intertwined with Defence can credibly oversee corruption matters touching Defence acquisitions, and whether carving out whole domains from his remit makes his appointment untenable.18:25 – A quiet NACC, no perp walks and media theatreThe Jacks note how quietly the NACC has operated in Canberra—“blink and you'd miss them”—with none of the televised “perp walks” beloved of New South Wales ICAC coverage.Jack welcomes the absence of media spectacle; Joel admits to missing the grimace‑through‑the‑cameras moment as accused figures run the gauntlet.19:50 – Victorian youth vote turns on LaborNew polling of 18–34‑year‑olds in Victoria shows Labor's vote down 11 points to 28 per cent and the Coalition's up 17 points to 37 per cent, with the Greens steady at 20 per cent.The Jacks argue the Victorian Labor government looks to be in terminal decline, discuss leadership options for Jacinta Allan, and canvass how quickly preference “cascades” can flip a long‑term government once momentum turns.22:15 – Green exports vs coal, Treasury modelling under fireThey dissect Treasury modelling which suggests “green exports” (critical minerals, rare earths, battery inputs) will surpass coal and gas within a decade, and note scepticism from former Treasury official and now CBA chief economist Stephen Yeaman.The Jacks highlight International Energy Agency updates showing coal demand in key markets staying high, and the reality that renewables growth is largely meeting new demand rather than cutting deeply into existing coal and gas use.25:05 – Coal to 2049 and the reality of the gridJack points to Australian market operator projections that coal will remain in the domestic mix until at least 2049, while Joel questions which ageing coal plants will physically survive that long without new builds.They agree modelling must continually be revised against actual demand profiles in China, India, Indonesia and elsewhere, where coal still supplies half or more of electricity.27:20 – 30‑year suppression orders and transparencyThe Jacks shift to a 30‑year suppression order over evidence behind Tanya Plibersek's decision to block a $1 billion coal mine until 2055, and more broadly the proliferation of long‑term suppression orders in Australia.They criticise the over‑use of secrecy in both environmental and criminal matters, arguing it breeds suspicion that justice and accountability can be bought by the wealthy.28:25 – The “prominent family” sexual assault case in VictoriaWithout naming the individual, they discuss a Victorian case involving the convicted son of a prominent family whose identity remains suppressed even after guilty findings for serious sexual offences.They worry that blanket suppression encourages rumour, misidentification and a sense that powerful people get special treatment, even when protection of victims is a legitimate concern.30:05 – From undercover cop to gangland wars: how secrecy backfiresJoel revisits an NSW example where an undercover police officer's drink‑driving conviction was suppressed for 55 years, and Melbourne gangland cases where key cooperating witnesses remained pseudonymous for decades.The Jacks argue that when authorities create information vacuums, gossip and conspiracy inevitably rush in to fill the space.33:50 – MP expenses, family reunion travel and Annika Wells' bad day outThey turn to MPs' entitlements and “family reunion” travel: Annika Wells' ski‑trip optics and poor press conference performance, Don Farrell's extensive family travel, and Sarah Hanson‑Young's $50,000 in family travel for her lobbyist husband.While acknowledging how hard federal life is—especially for WA MPs—they question where legitimate family support ends and taxpayer‑funded lifestyle begins.37:05 – Why family reunion perks exist (and how they're abused)The Jacks recall the tragic case of Labor MP Greg Wilton as a driver for more generous family travel rules, given the emotional cost of long separations.They conclude the system is necessary but ripe for exploitation, and note the Coalition's relatively muted response given its own exposure to the same rules.39:15 – Diplomatic drinks trolleys: London, New York and the UNJoel notes Stephen Smith's stint as High Commissioner in London—the “ultimate drinks trolley” of Australian diplomacy—and his replacement by former SA Premier Jay Weatherill.Jack mentions Smith's reputation for being stingy with hospitality at Australia House, in contrast to the traditionally lavish networking role of London and New York postings.40:40 – Barnaby Joyce joins One NationThe big domestic political move: Barnaby Joyce's shift from the Nationals to One Nation, including his steak‑on‑a‑sandwich‑press dinner with Pauline Hanson.The Jacks canvass whether Joyce runs again in New England or heads for the Senate, and the anger among New England voters who may feel abandoned.42:25 – One Nation's growth, branch‑building and Pauline's futureThey dig into polling from Cos Samaras suggesting 39 per cent of Coalition voters say they'd be more likely to vote One Nation if Joyce led the party, and the risk of the Coalition following the UK Tories into long‑term decline.The Jacks note One Nation's organisational maturation—building actual branches and volunteer networks in NSW and Queensland—and wonder whether Pauline Hanson herself now caps the party's potential.45:20 – Kemi Badenoch, a revived UK Conservative Party and Reform's ceilingAttention swings to the UK, with fresh polling showing Labour slumping to the high teens, the Conservatives recovering into the high teens/low 20s, and Reform polling in the mid‑20s to low‑30s depending on the firm.They credit new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch for lifting morale by dominating Keir Starmer at the despatch box, but caution that Reform's rise may still be more protest than durable realignment.49:45 – Fragmenting party systems in Europe and the UKDrawing on Michael Gove's comments, the Jacks sketch the new “four‑party” pattern across Europe—radical left/Green, social democratic, Christian Democrat centre‑right, and populist right—and argue the UK is slowly following suit.They suggest both Labour and the Conservatives can no longer comfortably absorb all votes on their respective sides of politics, with Reform and Greens carving out durable niches.53:05 – US seizes a Venezuelan tanker, Trump calls it the “biggest ever”The Jacks look at the US Coast Guard's seizure of a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker accused of moving Venezuelan and Iranian oil in support of foreign terrorist groups.Joel notes Trump's boast that it's “the largest tanker ever seized”, while quoting Pam Bondi's more sober explanation of the sanctions basis.54:45 – Five years of social media to enter the US?They examine a Trump‑era proposal to require even visa‑waiver travellers to provide five years of social media history before entering the United States.The Jacks question the logistical feasibility, highlight the trend of travellers using “burner phones” for US trips, and argue measures like this would severely damage American tourism.57:10 – SCOTUS, independent agencies and presidential powerThe Jacks discuss a pending US Supreme Court case about whether presidents can hire and fire the heads of independent agencies at will, with even liberal justices expressing sympathy for expansive executive authority.They link this to a broader global question: how much power should be handed from elected ministers to expert regulators, and how hard it is to claw that power back once delegated.01:00:25 – Trump's national security strategy and an abandoned EuropeThey turn to the Trump administration's new national security strategy framing Europe as both security dependent and economic competitor, and signalling an end to automatic US security guarantees.The Jacks describe openly hostile rhetoric from Trump figures like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio towards Europe, and portray it as part of a broader American drift into isolationism as China and Russia advance.01:02:20 – Europe rearms: Germany, Poland and conscription talkThe conversation moves to European responses: big defence spending increases in Poland and Germany, and German plans to assess 18‑year‑olds for potential limited conscription.Joel argues Europe may need to build its own strategic table rather than rely on a fickle US ally, while Jack stresses serious military capability is the price of a genuine seat at any table.01:03:50 – Biden, the border and a blown political callThe Jacks examine a New York Times reconstruction of how the Biden administration mishandled southern border migration, from 75,000 encounters in January 2021 to 169,000 by March.They say Biden officials badly underestimated both the scale of migration and the law‑and‑order backlash, including resentment from migrants who followed legal pathways.01:07:05 – Migration then and now: Ellis Island vs the Rio GrandeJack recounts Ellis Island's history: the small but real share of arrivals turned back at ship‑owners' expense, and how many migrants later returned home despite being admitted.They contrast a heavily regulated, ship‑based 19th‑century system with today's chaotic mix of asylum flows, cartels and porous borders, and argue that simple “open borders” rhetoric ignores complex trade‑offs.01:09:55 – Americans know their ancestry, and that shapes the debateJoel notes how many Americans can precisely trace family arrival via Ellis Island, unlike many Australians who have fuzzier family histories.He suggests this deep personal connection to immigration history partly explains the emotional intensity around contemporary migration and ICE enforcement.01:10:30 – Ashes 2–0: Neeser's five‑for and Lyon's omissionSport time: Australia go 2–0 up in the Ashes with an eight‑wicket win at the Gabba.The big call is leaving Nathan Lyon out for Michael Neser; the Jacks weigh Nesser's match‑turning 5/42 and clever use of Alex Carey standing up to the stumps against the loss of a front‑line spinner over key periods.01:11:55 – Basball meets Australian conditionsThey discuss the limits of “Bazball” in Australia, praising Stokes and Will Jacks' rearguard while noting most English batters failed to adapt tempo to match situation.Jack cites past blueprints for winning in Australia—long, draining innings from Alastair Cook, Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahul Dravid—that hinge on time at the crease rather than constant aggression.01:15:05 – Keepers compared: Alex Carey vs England's glovesJoel hails Carey's performance as possibly the best keeping he's seen from an Australian in a single Test, including brilliant work standing up to the seamers and a running catch over Marnus Labuschagne.They contrast this with England's struggling keeper, question whether Ben Foakes should have been summoned, and note Carey's age probably rules him out as a future Test captain despite his leadership qualities.01:17:05 – England's bowling woes and Jofra Archer's limitsThe English attack looks potent in short bursts, especially Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, but lacks the endurance to bowl long, hostile spells over a five‑day Test in Australian conditions.Archer hasn't bowled more than 10 overs in an international match for over two years, and the Jacks argue that's showing late in games as speeds drop and discipline wanes.01:25:45 – World Cup 2026: Trump's “peace medal”, Craig Foster's critiqueSwitching codes to football, they note FIFA awarding Donald Trump a “peace” medal ahead of the 2026 World Cup and his delight in placing it on himself.Craig Foster attacks world football for embracing a US president he accuses of human‑rights abuses, prompting the Jacks to point out FIFA's recent World Cups in Russia and Qatar hardly make it a moral authority.01:27:20 – Seattle's Pride match… Iran vs EgyptJack tells the story of Seattle's local government declaring its allocated World Cup game a Pride match, only to discover the fixture will be Iran vs Egypt—two teams whose governments are unlikely to embrace that framing.01:27:55 – Stadiums in the desert and the cost of spectacleJoel reflects on vast, underused stadiums in the Gulf built for the World Cup and now often almost empty, using a low‑attendance cricket game in Abu Dhabi as an example of mega‑event over‑build.01:29:05 – Wrapping up and previewing the final show of 2025The Jacks close Episode 138 by flagging one more episode before Christmas, thanking listeners for feedback—especially stories around the social media ban—and promising to return with more politics, law and sport next week.a
Learn the simple habits for consistency and fitness motivation that a 62-year-old CEO uses to stay in incredible shape while building an 800-location empire. He reveals the mindset trick that makes it easy to stick to your goals, plus the truth about intermittent fasting and infrared training for fat loss. In episode 841 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with Hotworx founder Stephen Smith about his journey from champion bodybuilder to successful entrepreneur. Stephen shares his personal routine, his approach to diet and macros, and the business strategies that scaled his company, giving you a roadmap for your own health and professional success.Ready to build a powerful physique? Join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to get the exact strategies for building muscle and achieving your ideal body composition. https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The #1 Habit for Insane Fitness Results 0:36 - The Unlikely Origin Story of a Fitness Giant 1:32 - How the Tanning Industry Was Wiped Out (And Why) 3:53 - The Truth About Tanning Beds & Skin Cancer 5:05 - Infrared vs. UV: The "Good" Sunlight Explained 6:07 - The Biohack That Gets You More Results in Less Time 8:22 - What Kind of Exercise Do You Do in a Sauna? 9:45 - What Temperature is a Hotworx Sauna? 10:24 - From Champion Bodybuilder to Fitness CEO 12:10 - How Bodybuilding Knowledge Built the Hotworx Empire 13:38 - Who Is Hotworx Actually For? (The Ideal User) 15:16 - Who is The Target Customer for Hotworx? 17:02 - How a Franchise Stays Consistent Across 800 Locations 18:01 - Why He Left the Traditional Gym Business 21:07 - How a 62-Year-Old Stays in Peak Physical Condition 22:00 - The Mindset Trick to Never Miss a Workout 24:04 - Is Intermittent Fasting a "Cheat Code" for Fat Loss? 24:37 - How 80s Bodybuilding Diets Compare to Today 27:44 - How He Found a Passion for Mountaineering at 52 31:23 - "Am I Too Old For This?" - Pushing Limits After 60 33:17 - The Next Big Goal: 2,000 Locations by 2030 34:18 - Is the Fitness Industry Headed in the Right Direction? 35:00 - The Problem with Using Drugs for Weight Loss 37:01 - The Secret to Making Fitness Fun & Addicting 40:00 - Going to Try Hotworx For The First Time 41:27 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find HotworxChapters:
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Facing a national debt nearing $1 trillion, Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to propose a radical five-point tax reform plan capable of raising $57 billion annually. The strategy centres on simplifying income tax, increasing the GST to 15%, and targeting corporate super profits to correct Australia’s structural budget deficit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen Smith profiles the former racing driver and marketing guru who's turned around McLaren's fortunes and led them to Formula 1 glory. Born in California in 1971, friends and colleagues paint a picture of a fiercely competitive man with ‘noble intentions'.After dropping out of high school Zak Brown's life changed after meeting former F1 world champion Mario Andretti when he was 15. He traded watches he'd won on the Wheel of Fortune game show to buy a go-kart.Brown won races as a driver but never really hit the big time. He then set up the world's most successful motorsports marketing company before being lured to the F1 grid by McLaren in 2016. The team were in dire straits and in serious need of a cash injection. In less than 10 years, Brown has completely turned around the team's fortunes and led them to back-to-back constructors' championships. But will his refusal to favour one of his two drivers cost both of them the drivers' championship?Contributors: Mackenzie Astin - childhood friend Mario Andretti - former F1 champion Will Buxton - former F1 commentator, journalist, broadcaster Ben Hunt - motorsport journalist and author of Forever Forward Lawrence Baretto - F1 commentator Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Mhairi Mackenzie, Ben Crighton Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele Sound: James BeardArchive: The Bottom LIne, BBC 5LIve Wheel of Fortune - CBS Sky Sport
ABA Business Leaders Podcast — Hosted by Stephen Smith & Johanna Eddy In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, Stephen and Johanna Eddy break down one of the most challenging (but most important) parts of running an ABA practice: finance. Whether you're a new ABA provider or operating an established ABA organization, this conversation walks you through the key financial systems that keep an ABA business stable, compliant, and ready for growth. Key Takeaways ✔ Accurate Bookkeeping Is Non-Negotiable Before you can plan, grow, or even file taxes properly, you need clean, consistent books. Stephen and Johanna discuss why accurate bookkeeping is the backbone of every financial decision an ABA owner makes. ✔ Know Your Tax Structure Your entity type determines how you're taxed — and potentially how much you owe. The hosts break down common structures, what deductions business owners typically overlook, and how health insurance affects tax planning. ✔ Quarterly Taxes Don't Have to Be Confusing Johanna explains how quarterly payments work, common misconceptions, and strategies for staying ahead of unexpected tax bills. Have a question for Stephen and April? Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432 Resources
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Back to Basics: Building Relationships That Last In this episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts April and Stephen Smith explore one of the most important parts of growing a healthy ABA business: the people you bring into it. They dig into hiring, leadership, mentorship, and the communication habits that help an ABA therapy organization run smoothly over the long term. Whether you're in the early stages of building your ABA team or preparing to step back from daily operations, this episode gives you a clearer picture of how strong relationships and intentional hiring can shape the future of your business. Key Takeaways Hiring Should Push You Outside Your Comfort Zone April opens up about how ego sometimes gets in the way of the hiring process. ABA business owners often avoid hiring someone who might outperform them, but growth happens when you surround yourself with people who strengthen your weaknesses. She uses a “mom friend” analogy to show the value of having support from people at different stages of the journey. Different Thinkers Make Better ABA Teams Stephen and April talk about the importance of hiring people who think differently. When you intentionally build a diverse team, you bring in new ideas, new angles, and more well-rounded decision-making. For ABA organizations trying to grow sustainably, these differences lead to stronger outcomes for both staff and clients. Your Values Should Guide Every Hiring Decision Stephen emphasizes that hiring becomes much harder when you don't have a clear vision for your ABA business. Your long-term goals should show up in your job postings, interview questions, and onboarding. When your values are clear, you attract the right people from the start. Onboarding Is a Two-Way Learning Experience Onboarding isn't just training. It's a chance for both sides to learn whether the role, the expectations, and the culture are a good match. April and Stephen highlight how the early stages of onboarding help set the tone for communication, mentorship, and long-term success in your ABA therapy practice. A Strong Culture Comes From Honest Conversation You can only spend so much time shaping culture, but fostering open communication is one of the most powerful tools you have. When your team feels comfortable discussing challenges, asking questions, and offering feedback, you start building relationships that last and support stronger outcomes across your ABA therapy organization.
The death of 19-year-old nursing student Stephen Smith has haunted South Carolina for nearly a decade — but with new national attention from the Hulu Murdaugh series, the truth about what happened to him is finally back in the spotlight. In tonight's Hidden Killers deep-dive, Tony Brueski breaks down the real story behind the case: the strange crime scene, the contradictions in early investigative reports, the forensic inconsistencies that never should've been ignored, and the long-buried leads that investigators are only now pursuing. We walk through Stephen's final night, the discovery of his body on a remote rural road, and the major red flags that made troopers question the hit-and-run narrative from day one. We also address — directly and responsibly — the long-circulating rumors involving the Murdaugh name, explaining what was speculation, what investigators actually found, and why SLED says there is no evidence tying the family to Stephen's death. More importantly, we highlight the real investigative leads resurfacing today: individuals who made suspicious statements in 2015, inconsistencies in witness accounts, and the newly reclassified finding that Stephen's death was a homicide, not an accident. With a grand jury working behind the scenes and national pressure mounting, the case is closer to answers than it has ever been. Stephen Smith was more than a rumor in a small Southern county. He was a son, a brother, a friend — a teenager with dreams of becoming a nurse — and someone out there knows exactly what happened to him. If you're here for real reporting, grounded analysis, and a breakdown that cuts through the noise, you're in the right place. Subscribe for continuing coverage of the Stephen Smith investigation, Murdaugh updates, and the biggest cases shaping the true-crime world today. #StephenSmith #MurdaughCase #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JusticeForStephen #SouthCarolinaCrime #ColdCase #Investigation #TonyBrueski #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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The death of 19-year-old nursing student Stephen Smith has haunted South Carolina for nearly a decade — but with new national attention from the Hulu Murdaugh series, the truth about what happened to him is finally back in the spotlight. In tonight's Hidden Killers deep-dive, Tony Brueski breaks down the real story behind the case: the strange crime scene, the contradictions in early investigative reports, the forensic inconsistencies that never should've been ignored, and the long-buried leads that investigators are only now pursuing. We walk through Stephen's final night, the discovery of his body on a remote rural road, and the major red flags that made troopers question the hit-and-run narrative from day one. We also address — directly and responsibly — the long-circulating rumors involving the Murdaugh name, explaining what was speculation, what investigators actually found, and why SLED says there is no evidence tying the family to Stephen's death. More importantly, we highlight the real investigative leads resurfacing today: individuals who made suspicious statements in 2015, inconsistencies in witness accounts, and the newly reclassified finding that Stephen's death was a homicide, not an accident. With a grand jury working behind the scenes and national pressure mounting, the case is closer to answers than it has ever been. Stephen Smith was more than a rumor in a small Southern county. He was a son, a brother, a friend — a teenager with dreams of becoming a nurse — and someone out there knows exactly what happened to him. If you're here for real reporting, grounded analysis, and a breakdown that cuts through the noise, you're in the right place. Subscribe for continuing coverage of the Stephen Smith investigation, Murdaugh updates, and the biggest cases shaping the true-crime world today. #StephenSmith #MurdaughCase #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JusticeForStephen #SouthCarolinaCrime #ColdCase #Investigation #TonyBrueski #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
The death of 19-year-old nursing student Stephen Smith has haunted South Carolina for nearly a decade — but with new national attention from the Hulu Murdaugh series, the truth about what happened to him is finally back in the spotlight. In tonight's Hidden Killers deep-dive, Tony Brueski breaks down the real story behind the case: the strange crime scene, the contradictions in early investigative reports, the forensic inconsistencies that never should've been ignored, and the long-buried leads that investigators are only now pursuing. We walk through Stephen's final night, the discovery of his body on a remote rural road, and the major red flags that made troopers question the hit-and-run narrative from day one. We also address — directly and responsibly — the long-circulating rumors involving the Murdaugh name, explaining what was speculation, what investigators actually found, and why SLED says there is no evidence tying the family to Stephen's death. More importantly, we highlight the real investigative leads resurfacing today: individuals who made suspicious statements in 2015, inconsistencies in witness accounts, and the newly reclassified finding that Stephen's death was a homicide, not an accident. With a grand jury working behind the scenes and national pressure mounting, the case is closer to answers than it has ever been. Stephen Smith was more than a rumor in a small Southern county. He was a son, a brother, a friend — a teenager with dreams of becoming a nurse — and someone out there knows exactly what happened to him. If you're here for real reporting, grounded analysis, and a breakdown that cuts through the noise, you're in the right place. Subscribe for continuing coverage of the Stephen Smith investigation, Murdaugh updates, and the biggest cases shaping the true-crime world today. #StephenSmith #MurdaughCase #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #JusticeForStephen #SouthCarolinaCrime #ColdCase #Investigation #TonyBrueski #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Marjorie Taylor Greene is a darling of MAGA. But this week a disagreement with Trump over the Epstein files has seen him brand her as a traitor. Born in 1974 in the suburbs of Georgia, Marjorie Taylor Greene had a conventional upbringing. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Administration, and later owned her family's construction business and a stake in a CrossFit gym. But like so many Americans, Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign was a turning point for Marjorie Taylor Greene. In 2020, the newly-styled ‘MTG' ran for election in her home state, winning a seat to the House of Representatives. Soon she was a recognised name on the national stage, known for her provocative style and endorsement of conspiracy theories. In the years since, MTG has aligned herself so closely with the president that some called her ‘Trump in heels'. But her campaigning for the release of the Epstein files has caused a rift between her and her one-time hero.Stephen Smith spoke to Professor Gina Yannitel Reinhardt, senior POLITICO staff writer Michael Kruse, QAnon expert Gabriel Gatehouse, political scientist Andra Gillespie and Atlanta Journal Constitution columnist Patricia Murphy, about career, her life in politics and what this rift could mean for her future. Production Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Sally Abrahams, Phoebe Keane, Mhairi MacKenzie Editor: Justine Lang Sound: Rod FarquharArchive CNN interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene, 16 November 2025 Bloomberg News: Marjorie Taylor Green speech in the House of Representatives, 4 February 2021 ‘Marjorie Taylor Greene Confronts David Hogg', @marjorietaylorgreene6928, 21 January 2020 The Newsagents interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene, 6 March 2024
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In this episode from June 2022—Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell share revealing jailhouse phone calls that exposed Alex Murdaugh's true character months before his murder conviction. Hear Alex dismissively mention Stephen Smith and Gloria Satterfield by name, suggest Buster give away Maggie's belongings as Christmas gifts, and obsessively manipulate his family while positioning himself as the victim. Mandy and David add retrospective commentary on the recordings revealing textbook narcissistic patterns: blame-shifting, victim mentality, and seemingly an inability to express genuine remorse.Episode ReferencesMMP #33 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh: The Jailhouse TapesMMP #49 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part TwoMMP #50 - Incoming Call From Alex Murdaugh - Part Three
2025晨鐘課－每天，都是新的起點 以歷史智慧滋養生活，點亮2025每一天！ 借鑑過去，活在當下，展望未來！ 粵語廣播網站 (時兆出版社授權錄製) https://soundcloud.com/mediahk Podcast@靈修廣播站 11月12日 從未閱讀的證言 約沙法站著說：「猶大人和耶路撒冷的居民哪，要聽我說：信耶和華—你們的上帝就必立穩；信他的先知就必亨通。」 歷代志下 20：20 1851年秋天，在美國新罕布夏州華盛頓守安息日的信徒發生了極大的混亂，於是懷雅各和懷愛倫前往那裡參加週末會議。11月1日安息日當天，懷愛倫見到異象，事關團體中出現的各種問題，其中就有史蒂芬．史密斯（Stephen Smith，1806–1889）極其苛刻和咄咄逼人的精神。有幾位弟兄因此悔改認罪，但史密斯拒絕了。所以在星期日下午，教會投票決定將他開除教籍。 1851年11月12日，懷愛倫在一封信中描述了他們在會議上面臨的困難，以及在11月3日星期一「又舉行了一次聚會，是全部聚會中最好的一次聚會；美好的團結與愛彌漫整個會場」。 從那時起，史蒂芬．史密斯的生活充滿坎坷。曾幾何時，他甚至支持分裂運動。「在十九世紀50年代的某段時期……懷愛倫給他寫了一份證言，在證言中她描述了如果他固執己見，堅持他所遵循的路線，他的生活將會是什麼樣子。」但史密斯把這封信「藏在一個箱子裡，既沒有打開，也沒有讀過」。 1885年，當華盛頓小教堂舉行復興會時，史蒂芬．史密斯在會上公開承認： 「28年前，我自己也收到了一份證言。我把它帶回家，鎖在我的箱子裡，直到上週四我才讀它……弟兄們，給我的證言，句句都是真的，我接受。我走到這一步，終於相信證言是出於上帝的。如果我聽從了一個證言或其他的證言，它就會改變我生命的整個過程，我就會是一個完全不同的人。」 願主幫助我們閱讀祂的教誨和警告，並將其應用到我們的日常生活中。今天我們得到的應許是：「信他的先知就必亨通。」（代下20：20）
Hey guys, I hope you all had a wonderful Spooky Season as we at IYHGYHE did! I have been working on a number of books including the 2027 Practical Distillers Almanac and have become quite taken with writing fairytales and poems expressing the Majik of this place where I live. I decided to narrate a few of these for you this evening. To be quite honest this is by far my most personal episode to date and I think represents the purist expression of my thoughts as of yet to be represented to the public.We all have limits and boundaries to overcome in life and I think I may have found a way to overcome mine and bring the various disperate pieces together into a cohesive whole in coming years. I do hope you will enjoy them and please, please share them. They will all see some published form in the near future. Here you will hear a folk tale about a hidden fountain that produces ardent spirits with the help of a Clurichon. Folk Majik I leaned from my grandparents. A poem about a folk distiller on the edge of town. How the highway meets the sky in the Black Forest, and my personal favorite, Felix, the maybe friendly feral, feline, familiar!A huge thank you to my friend Stephen Smith for inspiring me to pursue this path. 1. The Forbidden Kind2. A Step At A Time3. Where The Highway Meets The Sky4. The Sovereign Man5. Felix; the maybe friendly, feral, feline, familiar. Keep an eye on The Alchemist Cabinet in the coming days for an order link for the brand new 2025 Practical Distillers and Alchemists Almanac!!!
In the quiet corridors of a seaside care home, on an ordinary weekday afternoon, a 92-year-old man sat confused in his wheelchair, gripping a butter knife he'd been using to eat his lunch. Within minutes, two police officers would arrive at his door after being alerted that it was vital for them to attend the scene quickly, as someone's life had been threatened…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comMUSIC: Falling Skies by Louis Lion Darker Days by Alternate Endings Pursuit Of Wonder by Caleb Etheridge Road To Nowhere by Caleb Etheridge To What End by Caleb Etheridge Rampant by CJ0 Bane by Cody Martin Far From Home by Cody Martin Final Moments by Cody Martin Outer Rim by Cody Martin Rising Sun by Colossus Distant Water by Chelsea McGough Siege by Hill Creeper by Hill The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Ancient Ground by Moments The Way Back by Moments Onward by Chelsea McGough SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Before Episode Six of Hulu's “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” releases this week, we're taking a moment to revisit one of our most pivotal episodes — MMP #84, first published on March 15, 2023 when our Luna Shark team was still reeling from the aftermath of Alex Murdaugh's double-murder trial. Yet, even then, we knew the story wasn't over. This episode marks a reminder that accountability journalism doesn't end with a verdict… it begins there.Co-hosts and journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney take a look at the latest criticism of the murder investigation and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division — as well as Jim Griffin's strange post-trial social media presence and Russell Laffitte's defeats in the courtroom. Plus, you'll hear about the renewed fight for justice in Stephen Smith's case. This is a story about hope and heartbreak — about a community that refused to look away, and a mother, Sandy Smith, whose determination continues to inspire all of us.Lots to cover, so let's dive in...
In this powerful remastered episode, journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney revisits Sandy Smith's 2016 letter to the FBI — the desperate plea of a mother who refused to let her son's death be forgotten. With new commentary, Mandy exposes how systemic neglect and media exploitation compounded Sandy's pain, even as she fought for the truth about Stephen's suspicious death. This episode tracks the turning points that brought new allies into Sandy's fight — attorney Mike Hemlepp's compassionate advocacy, SLED's renewed investigation, and the community's rallying support. Mandy also reflects on how Hulu's Murdaugh: Death in the Family gives global voice to Stephen and Sandy's story, transforming private grief into public demand for justice. If you know any information that could help SLED solve Stephen Smith's case, PLEASE, contact tips@sled.sc.gov.And please consider donating to the Justice For Stephen Go Fund Me.
Producer David Moses reflects on episode published back in September of 2022 and shares his opinion on the persistent failures, lost evidence, and political fear that have stalled justice for nearly a decade. Listen to Cup of Justice #124 to learn more about the mysterious calls Eric Bland received from Randy Murdaugh and an anonymous 'journalist'. In this episode, journalists Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney confront the institutional cowardice that allowed a young man's murder to be buried under rumor and silence—and honor Sandy Smith's relentless fight for truth. With comments from Sandy's former attorney Mike Hemlepp, this episode connects Stephen's unsolved homicide to the broader collapse of trust in South Carolina's justice system. As dramatized in Hulu's Murdaugh: Death in the Family, Stephen's story is no longer just about corruption—it's about courage.Lots to cover, so let's dive in...
As Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party comes under increasing pressure and criticism, we profile a man who may well be waiting in the wings. Andy Burnham, a Labour stalwart who started his political career in the Blair and Brown era, seems determined to have his say in the party's future too. Last month, he caused a political storm when he was widely interpreted as openly challenging Sir Keir Starmer's authority during the party conference, confirming that MPs had contacted him about returning to Westminster to run for the party leadership. It's not his first brush with the Labour leadership - he lost two contests in the 2010s before leaving Westminster to win the Greater Manchester mayoralty, a role which has further increased his profile and earned him the nickname ‘King of the North', a nod to his popularity within the region. Stephen Smith speaks to his friends, family and political peers to find out what shaped one of the most influential figures in today's Labour party, and whether his criticism of the government could propel him to the top job, or keep him from it. Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Ben Crighton, Nathan Gower, Alex Loftus and Mhairi MacKenzie Editor: Justine Lang Sound Editor: Gareth Jones and Duncan Hannant Production Coordinator: Sabine Schereck and Maria OgundeleArchive: Perisher: Million Pound Captains (BBC) Boys from the Blackstuff (BBC)
In this haunting installment from November 10, 2021, journalist Mandy Matney revisits the 2015 death of Stephen Smith, exposing how South Carolina's Highway Patrol let the case go cold—and we ask why. Mandy's new commentary reveals how incompetence blurred into intentional avoidance and how political pressure protected the powerful. In this episode, we revisit the December 7, 2015 anonymous tip to South Carolina Highway Patrol, examine the December 9, 2015 alternative theory presented by Hampton law enforcement, and the eventual interview six months later which concluded the SCHP investigation into Stephen's brutal death. Stephen's story is no longer a rumor whispered down rural roads—it's a call for accountability.Lots to cover, so let's dive in...
James Seidel from Crime and Cask Investigations discusses his source that told him about who was responsible for the death of Stephen Smith. A decade ago, 19-year-old Stephen Smith was discovered lying dead in the middle of a quiet country road in Hampton County, South Carolina — killed by a brutal strike to the head. The case was swiftly — and controversially — labeled a hit-and-run. Smith's homicide still remains unsolved. No arrests. No accountability. And those who loved him are still waiting — not only for justice, but for answers. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Anangu traditional owners have commemorated 40 years since the historic handback of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park — a defining moment in Australia's recognition of Aboriginal land rights. As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations, a delegation of nine Anangu representatives travelled to London, where they met with Australia's High Commissioner to the UK, Stephen Smith, and King Charles, marking the occasion's national and international significance.
Welcome to Soundbites, the official LUNASHARK Premium recap hosted by Beth Braden, journalist and researcher for the True Sunlight Podcast. Normally, Soundbites is where our Premium community gets an exclusive, behind-the-scenes breakdown of the biggest stories from True Sunlight and Cup of Justice. But this month, we're sharing this episode on the public feed so everyone can catch up on the reporting. With Hulu's Murdaugh: Death in the Family capturing national attention and our Murdaugh: Death in the Family Official Podcast climbing the charts, we wanted to make sure both longtime listeners and brand-new ones have a chance to step back, breathe, and understand how we got here. From the 2019 boat crash that killed Mallory Beach, to the still-unsolved death of Stephen Smith, to the heartbreaking story of Gloria Satterfield and the millions Alex Murdaugh stole from her family. We're also releasing Remastered MMP Episodes on the True Sunlight feed, but this is a crash course for newcomers and a powerful reminder for our OG listeners of just how far we've come — and how much work is still ahead in the pursuit of truth and justice.Let's dive in! Lots to cover, so let's dive in...
On todays Show James, Mark, Dwayne and Glenn talk about the impact of IBM losing control of the operating system for personal computers. The conversation also covered the heist at the Louvre, the government shutdown, and the potential reopening within 72 hours. They debated the effectiveness of protests, the use of narco submarines in Colombia, and the impact of gerrymandering on elections. Additionally, they discussed the potential impact of a Democratic candidate named Stephen Smith and the challenges faced by the Democratic Party in maintaining the black vote. The discussion touched on various social and political issues. Speaker 1 highlighted the historical respect for black individuals and the potential shift in Democratic support. They also discussed the impact of government subsidies on middle-class identification. The conversation shifted to safety concerns in different neighborhoods, noting the visibility of black individuals in predominantly white areas. Additionally, the group discussed the political landscape in Latin America, particularly Bolivia's election of a centrist Christian Democrat. They emphasized the importance of security for a functioning society. Do not miss this one!
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old darts star, is already one of the most famous people in British sport. This week he won yet another title, the World Grand Prix. Born in Warrington, he started throwing arrows while he was still wearing nappies. By the time he was 10, Littler was competing in under-21 competitions and would win his first senior title at 14. He shot to national fame in early 2024 when he reached the world championship final aged 16. Despite losing the match, he sparked ‘Littlermania', drawing huge crowds and introducing a whole new generation to the sport. Earlier this year, he managed to do one better and became the youngest ever World Darts Champion. Stephen Smith traces his meteoric rise. Production Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Ben Crighton, Mhairi MacKenzie and Alex Loftus Editor: Justine Lang Sound Editor: Neil Churchill
Join investigative journalist Mandy Matney, as we look back at how the Murdaugh name was brought up more than 40 times during the course of the investigation of Stephen Smith's death in 2015. No suspects have been named to this day... but Mandy's original deep dive into the investigation file is so important to providing context on where the case stands today. As a result of their investigation into the homicides of Maggie and Paul, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) reopened Smith's 2015 death investigation, and once again publicly linked it to the Murdaugh name. Smith was found dead with severe head trauma, and rumors documented in the police investigation file implicated a connection to Buster Murdaugh and others. In this episode, we'll hear SCHP patrol investigator Todd Proctor interviewing several Hampton Kids about Stephen 's death... and we'll pull at those threads wherever they lead.... Let's dive in...
In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, you'll hear from Steve Smith of Broughton Partners for a rapid-fire update on the biggest developments in mass tort litigation. From Uber sexual assault lawsuits to PFAS “forever chemical” contamination, Gregg and Steve unpack the latest cases, billion-dollar settlements, and what these fights mean for attorneys and the public alike. They break down everything from the dangers hiding in Roblox and social media platforms to new science linking Depo Provera to brain tumors and Tylenol to autism. Plus, Steve shares insider advice for attorneys looking to safely and successfully enter the fast-paced world of mass torts (without getting lost in the noise). Whether you're a lawyer, consumer, or advocate for public health, this episode “cuts to the chase” on the biggest legal battles shaping the future of corporate accountability and consumer safety. What to expect in this episode: The latest on Uber sexual assault litigation and what survivors can expect next How Roblox, social media, and video games are facing lawsuits over exploitation and addiction Why Depo Provera and Tylenol lawsuits could reshape product liability law How PFAS “forever chemicals” continue to contaminate water systems nationwide Updates on Roundup and Paraquat—and why their health risks still matter Behind the scenes of Broughton Partners' work connecting attorneys with vetted mass tort opportunities What new MDL rulings and EPA standards mean for lawyers, clients, and affected families Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb! Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode of the Cut to the Chase: Podcast! Resources: Broughton Partners: https://www.broughtonpartners.com Connect with Stephen Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masstortmentor This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.
In this remastered episode of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Journalist Mandy Matney takes listeners deep into the perplexing and unsolved case of Stephen Smith—a 19-year-old nursing student whose suspicious death in 2015 continues to baffle both investigators and the community of Hampton County, South Carolina. Matney begins by recalling her first encounter with Sandy Smith, Stephen's dedicated mother who, frustrated by an apparent lack of official progress, compiled her own exhaustive documentation of her son's case. Mandy shines a light on the systemic issues of jurisdictional confusion, overlooked leads, and possible interference that have plagued the investigation from the beginning. The Smith family still has hope for justice as Sandy offers a $50,000 reward for valid information leading to an arrest. On today's episode, you'll also hear from Stephen's mom about the kind person he was and listen to police interviews that take several wild turns... Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ On October 15th, LUNASHARK Premium Members are also getting access to a wealth of additional content matched to each Hulu series episode… We're calling it LUNA VISION! Soak up The Sun Members get to explore the case documents, new case videos, ad-free video episodes, invitations to live events and so much more. Visit lunashark.supercast.com to learn more. Premium Members also get bonus episodes like our Premium Dives, Corruption Watchlist, Girl Talk, and Soundbites that help you Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight. lunashark.supercast.com Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: lunashark.supercast.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney | Instagram.com/elizfarrell bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephen Smith was killed in Hampton County, South Carolina in July of 2015 and his homicide remains open and unsolved...On this second installment of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, Investigative Journalist Mandy Matney discusses the Stephen Smith case, highlighting the 2180 days his family has waited for justice at the time of this episodes original release... now 3,744 days for all who are counting. The case was complicated by jurisdictional issues and conflicting reports. Rumors linked the Murdaugh family to Smith's death, but investigators failed to connect the dots or substantiate any of the claims.Plus, we shed light on some other recent developments including an expiring $100,000 reward offered by the Murdaugh family and the discovery of Maggie Murdaugh's cell phone.On this episode, we take a deep dive into case files to find out what went wrong in that investigation and how its potentially connected to the Murdaugh Murders of 2021. Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ On October 15th, LUNASHARK Premium Members are also getting access to a wealth of additional content matched to each Hulu series episode… We're calling it LUNA VISION! Soak up The Sun Members get to explore the case documents, new case videos, ad-free video episodes, invitations to live events and so much more. Visit lunashark.supercast.com to learn more. Premium Members also get bonus episodes like our Premium Dives, Corruption Watchlist, Girl Talk, and Soundbites that help you Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight. lunashark.supercast.com Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: lunashark.supercast.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney | Instagram.com/elizfarrell bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
North American buildings are built different — literally. Councilmember Jesse Zwick explains how the organization behind our unusual standards is built to fail, and he makes the case for a new approach. This is part 3 of our series on misaligned incentives in housing policy. Show notes:Zwick, J. (2025). Out of Code: The Hidden Costs of US Building Standards.Episode 78 of UCLA Housing Voice, on the relationship between building height and construction costs (in the US).Wikipedia article on the Grenfell Tower fire in London.Stephen Smith's Slate article about elevator building codes.Episode 98 of UCLA Housing Voice, on elevator building code in the US and Canada.Strong Towns article featuring the quote by Lawrence Veiller.
As Hulu prepares to premiere its original series “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” on October 15th, investigative journalist Mandy Matney and the LUNASHARK team revisit the pivotal cases that have gripped the Lowcountry and the nation. This special release is part of a curated collection of 40 episodes, remastered and re-released over the next eight weeks, offering listeners a fresh perspective on the reporting and real events that inspired the Hulu series.On this very first episode, released on June 22, 2021, Mandy Matney discusses the Murdaugh family's history and recent tragedies, including the 2019 boat crash involving Paul Murdaugh, the 2015 death of Stephen Smith, and the 2018 death of Gloria Satterfield. We detail the double homicide of Paul and his mother Maggie on June 7th 2021, noting the involvement of SLED due to potential conflicts of interest with local law enforcement. At this point in time, Alex Murdaugh, the family patriarch, is a person of interest but provided an alibi that would later implode due to good police work and some dogged reporting holding those agencies accountable.In order to understand the double homicide investigation of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, we need to understand the Murdaugh family, their power in South Carolina and the three mysterious deaths tied to them... Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Learn more about Premium Membership at lunashark.supercast.com to get bonus episodes like our Premium Dives, Corruption Watchlist, Girl Talk, and Soundbites that help you Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: lunashark.supercast.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney | Instagram.com/elizfarrell bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the ABA Business Leaders News, the go-to show for aspiring and current ABA practice owners who want to keep up to date with the latest happenings in the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice.
When Maggie and Paul Murdaugh are killed on their family's estate in 2021, the investigation unravels a history of privilege, corruption, and suspicious deaths tied to one of South Carolina's most influential families. But beneath the headlines and courtroom drama are stories of people who never got justice, mysteries still unsolved, and a justice system that let one family operate above the law for nearly a century. As appeals move forward and the possibility of a new trial looms, one question remains – why would a man who had everything risk it all by brutally murdering his own family? Additional infoStephen SmithIn 2023, South Carolina law enforcement officially declared Stephen Smith's death a homicide, rather than a traffic accident, but still, it's never been fully explained and no one has ever been arrested in connection with it. If you know anything about his roadside death in July of 2015, please reach out to South Carolina Law Enforcement. Mallory BeachMallory's family was eventually able to settle a lawsuit with one of the places that served Paul that night, with Maggie's estate and with Buster. No one has ever been put behind bars.Gloria SatterfieldGloria's body has purportedly yet to be exhumed. The criminal investigation into her death is ongoing. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/infamous-the-murdaugh-family-murders/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this special video episode, Sean and Elizabeth and special guests eat spicy wings and share hot takes on saving versus investing, inflation, crypto, and when to trade up for an electric vehicle. When should you prioritize investing over traditional savings? How do you know when to keep repairing your car versus trading it in for something new, like an EV? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola share their zestiest financial takes over hot wings, blending financial insights with fiery fun. NerdWallet YouTube creator Stephen Smith joins them in-person at NerdWallet HQ in Scottsdale, AZ, for a lively discussion which, like the hot sauce, gets eye-wateringly spicy. They debate whether saving in a checking account makes sense, how high-yield savings stack up against inflation, and whether the U.S. dollar could one day be backed by cryptocurrency. They also dig into why consumer debt is so easy to rack up, including the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later for everyday purchases. Then, listener Sandra joins the in-person conversation with Sean and Elizabeth as they discuss whether she should keep repairing her Acura or buy a new EV. They explore repair costs versus new car payments, the impact of high-yield savings rates, trade-in timing, and refinancing considerations. The episode wraps with practical insights on how to balance financial security with lifestyle goals like travel, education savings, and staying debt-free. Get matched with a financial planner for free using NerdWallet Advisors Match: https://nerdwalletadvisors.com/match Smart Money is a finalist for TWO Signal Awards! Please take a moment to vote for us here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/individual-episodes/genre/money-finance https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/genre/money-finance Want us to review your budget? Fill out this form — completely anonymously if you want — and we might feature your budget in a future segment! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK53yAufsc4v5UpghhVfxtk2MoyooHzlSIRBnRxUPl3hKBig/viewform?usp=header In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: Bitcoin reserve currency, dollar backed by crypto, consumer debt in America, Buy Now Pay Later pros and cons, Klarna food delivery, Klarna at Chipotle, financing gas with BNPL, credit card debt cycle, checking account interest rates, financial literacy for kids, trust fund for children, custodial accounts for kids, Acura MDX, car repair costs, car repair vs new car cost, average car payment 2025, EV tariffs 2025, zero APR car financing, mortgage refinance break-even, 529 vs Roth IRA rollover, saving for college vs high-yield savings, passing down a car to kids, luxury vehicle maintenance costs, average miles per year US drivers, opportunity cost of buying a car, travel vs new car decision, and financial security vs lifestyle goals.. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the ABA Business Leaders News, the go-to show for aspiring and current ABA practice owners who want to keep up to date with the latest happenings in the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice.
Stephen Smith has taken an interesting road to reach the forefront of data and analytics in some of the world's biggest sporting competitions. Working as a Senior Injury Rehabilitation and Conditioning Coach with Leinster Rugby under Michael Cheika and then Joe Schmidt, he left the Irish province in 2012 to establish Kitman Labs, a company helping elite sports teams and leagues optimize performance and health through data. From the Premier League to the NFL, the company's astonishing success has ensured its fingerprints have been left all over the sporting landscape. Stephen joined Ger Gilroy in the Off The Ball studio to discuss the company's work, and how it may be of benefit to Irish football in the years ahead.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics abut what the government's final budget outcome says about the economy; plus Kyle Rodda from Capital.com on the day's sharemarket action.
In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow is join by Stephen Smith of the American Academy of Actuaries to explore the intricate relationship between the AAA and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), and the modeling techniques used to assess risk in the actuarial landscape and how the industry is preparing for future challenges. For more content, please register for our upcoming webinar; "Recent NAIC Developments Relating to Insurer Fixed-Income Investments" The NAIC held its Summer National Meeting from August 10-13, and the NAIC Risk-Based Capital Investment Risk and Evaluation (E) Working Group held an interim meeting on September 8 to discuss the RBC treatment of CLOs. Join us for a dialogue with Larry Hamilton of Mayer Brown to discuss the latest news on CLOs and key investment-related developments from the Summer National Meeting.
Elevators in the U.S. and Canada cost 3–5 times as much as elevators in other high-income countries. Stephen Smith explains why and how our well-intentioned elevator standards make cities less safe and accessible. This is part two of our series on misaligned incentives in housing policy.Show notes:Smith, S. (2024). Elevators. Center for Building in North America.Part 1 of the Incentives Series, Single-Stair Buildings and Eco-Districts with Michael Eliason.Abstract:Americans make over 20 billion trips per year by elevator – twice the number of trips made by what people think of as mass transit. Despite the association between elevators and high-rises, the average elevator in the United States only has four landings, with elevators being as much a tool for convenience and accessibility as for able-bodied necessity.But despite being the birthplace of the modern passenger elevator, the United States has fallen far behind its peers. Elevators in the United States have remained a fairly niche item in residential settings – expected in a high-rise or a big new mid-rise apartment building, but otherwise largely absent from the middle-class home. In absolute terms, the United States has fewer elevators than Spain – a country with one-seventh the population, and fewer than half the number of apartments. And behind its lack of elevators, North America faces a crippling cost problem. The price to install an elevator in a new mid-rise building in the United States or Canada is now at least three times the cost in Western Europe or East Asia. Ongoing expenses like service contracts, periodic inspections, repairs, and modernizations are just as overpriced. High-income countries with strong labor movements and high safety standards from South Korea to Switzerland have found ways to install wheelchair-accessible elevators in mid-rise apartment buildings for around $50,000 each, even after adjusting for America's typically higher general price levels. In the United States and Canada, on the other hand, these installations start at around $150,000 in even low-cost areas.
Welcome to the ABA Business Leaders News, the go-to show for aspiring and current ABA practice owners who want to keep up to date with the latest happenings in the world of ABA. Every week, your hosts April and Stephen Smith bring you actionable insights, news, and real-world advice to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins of starting and running your own ABA practice.
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Stephen Smith, the founder and CEO of HOTWORX—a fast-growing fitness franchise blending heat, infrared sauna, and virtual instruction to create one of the most unique workouts on the market.Stephen shares his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with opening a gym at just 23 years old, to successfully scaling Planet Beach and later launching HOTWORX, now a powerhouse brand in the fitness space. But this episode is about more than just business. We dive into leadership, family, personal evolution, and what Stephen's learned by balancing the demands of growth with staying grounded at home.What You'll Learn:● How Stephen grew Planet Beach and HOTWORX into franchise empires● The leadership strategies that keep hundreds of franchisees aligned● What he's changed his mind about in fitness after decades in the industry● How fatherhood shaped his leadership—and vice versa● Stephen's current workout routine and how he stays sharp
Deborah Griffin is a pioneer of women's rugby. She played in the first known women's game in England in 1978 and helped create the first Women's Rugby World Cup in 1991. Having never picked up a rugby ball until she created a team at university in the late seventies, Griffin quickly became one of the sport's most instrumental figures. The RFU originally had little interest in female teams, so Griffin and her rugby friends established a separate Women's Rugby Football Union in 1983. The WRFU and the RFU integrated in 2012 and the women's game exploded. Deborah Griffin took up her presidency of the RFU this past summer. As England's Red Roses play in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, Griffin's name and those of other pioneers of the sport are stitched inside their official team jackets.Stephen Smith talks to friends and colleagues about Deborah Griffin's central role in bringing women's rugby to the fore. Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Lucy Proctor, Alex Loftus and Adriana Urbano Editor: Justine Lang Sound Editor: Gareth Jones
This is the first episode of our series on misaligned incentives in housing policy. Michael Eliason shares insights from his book, Building for People, on building code reforms and eco-district redevelopment projects throughout Europe.Show notes:Eliason, M. (2024). Building for People: Designing Livable, Affordable, Low-Carbon Communities. Island Press.Youtube video of Vauban, an eco-district in Freiburg, Germany.City of Paris website on the Clichy-Batignolles eco-district, with photos.Episode 59 of UCLA Housing Voice, on the Costs of Discretion with Paavo Monkkonen and Mike Manville.Google Maps view of the Confluence eco-district in Lyon, France and the neighborhood directly to the north.Episode 14 of UCLA Housing Voice, on Family-Friendly Urbanism with Louis Thomas. Check out Stephen Smith's single-stair and elevator reform tracker at the Center for Building in North America website.
Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 129 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stroll up to Hearthside House in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Though many call this 1814 mansion the “house that love built,” it also has another nickname: Heartbreak House. After winning the lottery in 1810, Quaker Stephen Smith built this mansion for a girl he loved. The only problem? She didn't want to live here. This episode first aired March 19, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell can't wrap their heads around the patchwork logic behind the South Carolina Attorney General's Office's decision not to file charges against North Myrtle Beach businessman Weldon Boyd and his friend, Bradley Williams — the two men responsible for killing 33-year-old Scott Spivey in September 2023. And there's a reason why Mandy and Liz can't grasp it … it's because the so-called logic is absurd. In April 2024, assistant attorney general Heather Weiss met with Scott's family — including his mother, Deborah, and his sister, Jennifer Spivey Foley — to explain her reasoning in deciding against pursuing a criminal case against Weldon and Bradley. The meeting exposed just how little Heather Weiss understood the case — specifically the evidence that she appears not to have taken a look at…In today's episode, Mandy and Liz take a closer look at what went down at that meeting and why the Attorney General's Office seemed to do its very best to find a nice and soft landing spot for Weldon and his friend. Let's dive in!
Investigative journalists and True Sunlight Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — and attorney Eric Bland — are back at it, discussing the latest in crime, corruption and the courts. In today's episode Mandy and Eric share an update in the Stephen Smith case, plus their stories from the very successful walk held over the weekend in Hampton, South Carolina, after the 10th anniversary of Stephen's death. The event gathered over 120 people to walk in person and virtually raising over $12,000 for Stephen Smith's scholarship and investigation funds. Seeing Sandy happy and meeting the new Agent in charge of Stephen's case is entirely encouraging. Also on the show, we're looking at what went down last week in the Scott Spivey wrongful death case. Plus Mandy and Liz ask Eric to explain South Carolina's citizens' arrest law, which is what Attorney General Alan Wilson's office used to as an argument against charging Weldon and Bradley. And finally, Russell Laffitte and Alex Murdaugh will be celebrating a reunion this fall. Find out why to today's jam-packed show! ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References Beth Braden's FB Post about “Walking with Stephen” Event
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