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Music from: Foreign Landers, The, Foreign Landers, The, May Will Bloom, Faire to Middlin', Piccina Dreamer, Piccina Dreamer, Gus the Bardic Troubadour, Gus the Bardic Troubadour, Brobdignagian Bards, Brobdignagian Bards, The Druid Drummer, The Druid Drummer, Dregs, Dregs, The Naughty Bawdy Brigade, The Naughty Bawdy Brigade, Hob the Troll, Hob the Troll, Bardy Pardy, Bardy Pardy, The Craic Show, The Craic Show VISIT OUR SPONSORS Bawdy Podcast Happy To Be Coloring Pages RESCU The 25 Patrons of the Podcast The Ren List SONGS Song 01: When the Morning Comes by Foreign Landers, The from Made to Wonder https://www.theforeignlanders.com/ Song 02: I Am a Youth Inclined to Ramble by Foreign Landers, The from Made to Wonder https://www.theforeignlanders.com/ Song 03: Tell Me Ma by May Will Bloom from Singles[14] www.patreon.com/MayWillBloom Song 04: Skye Boat Song [06] by Faire to Middlin' from Kilts, Celts, & Kippers www.fairetomiddlin.com Song 05: Scarborough Faire [16] by Piccina Dreamer from Celtic Reverie https://www.facebook.com/PiccinaDreamer Song 06: Forgotten Sailor by Piccina Dreamer from Celtic Reverie https://www.facebook.com/PiccinaDreamer Song 07: Star of the County Down [46] by Gus the Bardic Troubadour from Gus' for Short www.GusTheBard.com Song 08: Wild Mountain Thyme [46] by Gus the Bardic Troubadour from Gus' for Short www.GusTheBard.com Song 09: Mushrooms by Brobdignagian Bards from Another Faire to Remember www.thebards.net Song 10: Love Song to Alcohol by Brobdignagian Bards from Another Faire to Remember www.thebards.net Song 11: Oak by The Druid Drummer from Oak www.facebook.com/thedruiddrummer Song 12: Festival by The Druid Drummer from Oak www.facebook.com/thedruiddrummer Song 13: Downtown Girl by Dregs from Oops! All Dregs! www.the-dregs.net Song 14: Gentleman Jack by Dregs from Oops! All Dregs! www.the-dregs.net Song 15: Your Dick Is Too Big by The Naughty Bawdy Brigade from Everything is Sticky www.facebook.com/MBessMNellNBB Song 16: 8 Miles Wide by The Naughty Bawdy Brigade from Everything is Sticky www.facebook.com/MBessMNellNBB Song 17: Son of a Son of a Sailor by Hob the Troll from Super Sounds of the Seven Seas www.hobthetroll.com Song 18: Coconut by Hob the Troll from Super Sounds of the Seven Seas www.hobthetroll.com Song 19: One Last Drink by Bardy Pardy from Another Round[01] www.bardypardy.com Song 20: Oak & Ash & Thorn by Bardy Pardy from Another Round[01] www.bardypardy.com Song 21: Shee and Gannon by The Craic Show from The Five Song EP www.thecraicshow.com/ Song 22: Renaissance Magazine by The Craic Show from The Five Song EP www.thecraicshow.com/ Song 23: Ex's and Oh's by Chaste Treasure from Chaste Treasure Relaced www.chastetreasure.com Song 24: Follow the Band [04] by Chaste Treasure from Chaste Treasure Relaced www.chastetreasure.com Song H1: by Chaste Treasure from www.chastetreasure.com Song H2: by Chaste Treasure from www.chastetreasure.com Song H3: by Chaste Treasure from www.chastetreasure.com Song H4: by Chaste Treasure from www.chastetreasure.com Song H5: by Chaste Treasure from www.chastetreasure.com Song H6: by Chaste Treasure from www.chastetreasure.com HOW TO CONTACT US Please post it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renfestmusic Please email us at renfestpodcast@gmail.com OTHER CREDITS Thee Bawdy Verson https://renfestbawdypodcast.libsyn.com/ The Minion Song by Fugli www.povera.com Valediction by Marc Gunn https://marcgunn.com/ HOW TO LISTEN Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RenFestPodcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renaissance-festival-podcast/id74073024 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/76uzuG0lRulhdjDCeufK15?si=obnUk_sUQnyzvvs3E_MV1g Listennotes http://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/renaissance-festival-podcast-minions-1Xd3YjQ7fWx/
Griffin's favorite pre-flying interpersonal situation! Rachel's favorite over-the-top celebration! Music: “Money Won't Pay” by bo en and Augustus – https://open.spotify.com/album/7n6zRzTrGPIHt0kRvmWoya Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/our-services.html
Hi! First of all, I recorded a voiceover of this So Into That! Click the play button above if you'd like to listen. I really, really tried not to cry, but it was just a crying kind of day apparently.I've had a wild few weeks of travel — both for pleasure to Mexico with the kids, and then, eight hours after landing from Mexico, I left for a 10-day work trip that included announcing my new book on Good Morning America, delivering a keynote at my alma mater (go Heels), taping an upcoming appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, bringing my 5-year-old along for the second half of the trip, and having a bazillion meetings and coffees in between.That 10-day trip marked the end of breastfeeding my fourth baby. I breastfed my first baby for 14 months, my second baby for 12 months, my third baby for six months, and my fourth baby for seven months. That's three years and three months of breastfeeding. Before I go on, I want to say that I am not writing this to glorify breastfeeding. Any way you feed your baby is absolutely perfect. Formula rules. Giving a baby a pumped milk or formula bottle is just as cozy and wonderful (and also difficult at times) as breastfeeding, and provides many or all of the same moments I share below. But I did breastfeed (in combination with formula for my last two babies), so, now that that chapter of my life is behind me, I wrote a toast to it, to say goodbye.Breastfeeding: You made my boobs resemble empty wind socks, you made me question every single food or drink I had consumed in a 48-hour period whenever my baby wiggled slightly too much in his sleep, you made me smell so, so bad, you made my nipples bleed, you made my boobs leak in so many public places, and, according to my math, you consumed roughly 2,400 hours, aka 99 entire days, of my life over the past seven years. You also allowed me to spend precious hours alone with my tiny, perfect babies, to escape countless boring conversations, to get out of so many tedious obligations, and to hide in dark rooms at parties. You created quiet pockets of time in the middle of loud, busy life. You gave me thousands of small moments with my babies that I'll never quite be able to explain to anyone who wasn't there with us. I have loved you, I have hated you, and I have felt pretty whatever about you, sometimes all in the same minute. And it's time for us to say goodbye forever. But before we do, here's a toast to you. To the 1 a.m. feeds, the 3 a.m. feeds, the 3:45 a.m. feeds, the 5 a.m. feeds, and the 5:32 a.m. feeds, when the whole house was silent except for the rhythmic, baby-piglet snorts and gulps. To that first successful latch. To that first public breastfeeding session when you're still trying to maintain a shred of modesty. To that last public breastfeeding session when you've thrown modesty to the wind. To the newly postpartum oxytocin blasts that felt like drugs. To never ever sitting in the rocking chair that my mother-in-law so lovingly bought me, instead preferring to breastfeed in bed, surrounded by pillows, in what my sons aptly named “mama's nest.”To the frantic “I NEED WATER! SERIOUSLY, I'M DYING, PLEASE HELP ME RIGHT NOW!” shouts to my husband. To the times he handed it to me before I even asked and it felt like the truest form of love. To my sons asking “does he need to drink yer boob!?” every time the baby cried. To all the food dropped on my babies' heads. To going from breastfeeding being a quiet, peaceful time to learning how to breastfeed while kissing toddler boo boos, or feeding myself lunch, or building MagnaTile castles, or making snacks. To living life to a soundtrack of white noise. To crying while listening to Michelle Obama's memoir in my first baby's first nursery. To flipping the pages of so many books with my chin because I didn't have any free hands.To my body literally having a super power: the ability to instantly calm a baby. To powering through the extreme discomfort of breastfeeding on the bleachers at a baseball game or on a 90-degree day at a water park or on one of those tiny chairs at a pre-K teacher conference. To the hours spent pinned under a sleeping child, oscillating between feeling trapped and feeling like I was exactly where I was meant to be. To the way a soft diaper-clad newborn felt curled against my soft, squishy postpartum body. To the milk drunk faces. To the milk that dribbled out of the side of their mouth when they couldn't even stay awake long enough to finish that mouthful. To kissing their little face and tasting the sugariness of my own milk and being kind of grossed out but not really.To helping me get to know my babies. To helping me understand every single noise they made except for the really weird ones that made me and my husband or whatever big kid was in the room laugh and laugh at the absurdity of such a tiny, adorable baby making such a wild noise. To my body waking up when the baby's breathing changed ever so slightly because they'd just woken up. To the cheeks and thighs and knuckle dimples and wrist rolls my body created. To all the times I've nibbled on those cheeks and thighs and wrist rolls because I had no other option, I had to.To the thousands of hours of anxiety, joy, pain, and overwhelming contentment.To the end of an era. No more nursing bras. No more leaky boobs. No more pumping! No more calculating feed times before leaving the house.Thank you for allowing me to feed another human with my body, how cool. Thank you for the quiet moments, the escape hatch, and the excuse to re-watch every single season of Gray's Anatomy. And now, respectfully, lovingly, goodbye.Unless you're brand new here, you know that I'm a huge audiobook fan. Audiobooks accompany me on walks, make doing the dishes and folding clothes infinitely more fun, and played in my ear so, so often while I fed/rocked/walked/shushed my babies over the last seven years. I am excited to be partnering with Macmillan Audio today to introduce you to my new-favorite listen that I can't bring myself to press pause on: This Story Might Save Your Life (TSMSYL) by Tiffany Crum, which released yesterday! I've been venturing outside of my usual romance reading over the last few months and am loving this story — it's part romance, part suspense, with a touch of humor. And the audiobook specifically is a work of art. To celebrate the release of TSMSYL, we chatted with Tiffany! CARO: Before we get into This Story Might Save Your Life, we want to learn about you! I know (but also can't believe because it's so well done) that this is your debut novel — give us a quick rundown on your path to becoming a novelist.TIFFANY: First of all, thank you so much for inviting me into your community! My path to getting published was a long one. I've always loved writing, but I never allowed myself to pursue it as a career until my oldest son was born. That was when I realized: if I wanted my children to grow up believing they could follow their dreams, I needed to teach by example and follow mine first. I'd love to end the story there and say that was all it took — boom, immediate book deal! — but in reality it was a winding 18-year journey of writing manuscripts that will (very happily) never see the light of day. In the end, This Story Might Save Your Life is the one where all that practice and determination finally came together.CARO: I can relate to so much of that! How long have you wanted to be an author, and what did you do professionally before writing this book?TIFFANY: I'm not kidding when I say I didn't even let myself think about writing novels until my first son was born. Before I became a parent, I worked full time as an executive assistant in the film industry. After he was born, I reprioritized. I chose to work part time so I could carve out space to pursue my dream while raising our son, and later our sons. We struggled for many of those years, but my husband was completely on board. He likes to say he never had any choice in the matter because I'm miserable when I don't have time to write, but that really downplays how supportive he's always been.CARO: Where do you live and where are you from?TIFFANY: I grew up on a dairy farm just down the road from a maximum-security prison, which is a pretty good origin story for someone who ended up writing suspense. After many years living in California, I now live outside Atlanta with my husband, our two sons, and our two dogs.CARO: What was your inspiration for This Story Might Save Your Life? How and when did the idea come to you? How long did it take you to complete this novel?TIFFANY: I've always been fascinated by the strange intimacy of podcasts. When you listen to someone's voice for hundreds of hours, you start to feel like you know them — even though you've never actually met them. This made me wonder: what if something terrible happened to one half of a beloved podcast duo? How would the audience react? And what if the story behind the microphone turned out to be very different from what listeners believed? The first draft came together quickly because I was head over heels in love with these characters, but, like most novels, it went through several rounds of revision before it became the version readers have now.CARO: OK now give us the scoop on This Story Might Save Your Life! Will you sum up the plot?TIFFANY: This Story Might Save Your Life is both a thriller and a love story about two best friends, Benny and Joy, who host a wildly popular comedy survival podcast, and what happens when one goes missing and the survival story becomes their own.CARO: Is there a podcast that inspired Benny and Joy's — their dynamic together, if not the content itself?TIFFANY: I'm a longtime podcast listener, and I've always loved shows hosted by close friends, particularly My Favorite Murder. Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark were a real source of inspiration for me, not just because of their tangent-filled banter, but also their incredible trajectory to fame. I had a blast writing a duo whose friendship feels as fun and unpredictable as theirs.CARO: I'm an audiobook lover and was so excited to learn that this book's narrated by Julia Whelan (my fave!) and Sean Patrick Hopkins. And I've been blown away by the production of it all. Why the extra attention on audio? TIFFANY: I'm a huge audiobook fan, as well! And because the story revolves around a podcast, it was exciting to have the opportunity to really lean into the audio format. Julia Whelan (the queen!) and Sean Patrick Hopkins are phenomenal narrators. Not only did they absolutely nail their POV chapters, they also recorded the podcast scenes in duet, which makes the listening experience especially immersive. I also wrote a bonus podcast episode just for the audiobook, and my producer had the brilliant idea to include tip-line call-ins, which are incredibly fun to hear. The Macmillan Audio team really knocked it out of the park, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.CARO: How can we expect to feel when we read the last page/listen to the last chapter?TIFFANY: I set out to write a thriller with a soft center. It has twists and tense cliffhanging chapters, but the real heart of the story is the friendship between Benny and Joy. If I've done my job, you'll feel everything from delight to devastation along the way, and close the book feeling satisfied — maybe even with a renewed sense of hope in the goodness of human nature.CARO: Last question! If Joy and Benny were recipes from What to Cook, which would they be?TIFFANY: Easy! Joy and Benny would absolutely choose the 3-ingredient chorizo street tacos. Not only are street tacos their favorite, but the chorizo twist also feels very on brand — a little unexpected and guaranteed to make things more interesting. Plus, a 10-minute meal is always a win!WTC Insiders, we're so excited to announce a new perk of your subscription: a free audiobook download thanks to Macmillan Audio! Starting today through the end of March, you can download This Story Might Save Your Life through your WTC perks page. We'll have a new audiobook download for you in May, June, and July, too. Click here for the rundown on how to access this perk and others. As a reminder, a $100 Insiders subscription is valued at nearly $1,000! It includes a paid annual subscription to WTC for yourself, two annual gift subscriptions, shopping perks from Thrive and Duckbill, and six of my meal-prep plans, in addition to this newest perk. Click here to learn more about and/or upgrade to an Insider subscription.* I've been wearing these jeans nonstop. Get your smaller size, if between two. * I'm wearing a lot of these turtlenecks with vests these days, which is my best friend Lily's uniform that I stole from her. I got this vest from Sezane while I was in New York and wore it on The Drew Barrymore Show (with a navy turtle under!). I borrowed an old vest from Lily that is similar to this one from Quince to wear on GMA! And I wore this one of Lily's with a dark grey turtle under for my keynote at UNC. I also ordered this one when I got home. I told you, lots of turtlenecks and vests!* St. Patrick's Day is next Tuesday! Low-effort, high-reward holiday moms unite. Last year was my first year as a holiday mom on St. Patrick's Day — I put about 15 minutes of effort into it and my kids still talk about how St. Patrick's Day is the most fun day ever. Here's exactly what I did and what I'm planning to repeat this year: rainbow tic-tacs leading from their bedroom door all the way to the toilet. Toilet dyed green. Leprechaun potty tricks! Then, downstairs, a green tablecloth, rainbow napkins, green plates, crayons with coloring pages from Something To Host, gold chocolate coins scattered all over the table (but this year I got these sour gummy coins instead because my kids don't actually seem to like chocolate coins), a big rainbow-shaped fruit spread (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, apples…) with whipped cream clouds at the bottom of the rainbow. And Lucky Charms!* I just bought this Lake pajama set for probably the twentieth time for a friend's birthday. It's very important for my overcrowded, overstimulated brain to have a few go-to gifts that I know every woman in my life will love and deeply appreciate so that I'm not constantly racking my brain for new ideas. This set is my fave for a pregnant or newly postpartum mom. Another go-to is sending a cookie cake via Instacart or DoorDash with something funny written on it when they need a little pick me up or a birthday hurrah.* One of my best friends from college, Mary Pell, and her daughter Leighton are coming to visit us next week for her Spring Break. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it!!!! They're coming for three nights, which Mary Pell once told me is the maximum length a guest should stay. “You know what they say, guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.” I love Southerners and their limitless expressions. * Local (Monterey County, CA) people, George and I went to Fishwife in Pacific Grove last night and had the greatest night! It's totally dated but in a great way. Our food was delicious and there were some really inventive sauces. There were also some extremely 90s-feeling elements, like steamed broccoli and squash on every entree, and a truly wild lime green syrup garnishing the key lime pie. It is stuck in time but in a really cozy, still delicious way. We felt like intruders at a locals-only spot. And the service was amazing!!Every week, we dig into the archives to bring a few favorites back to the top of your meal plan. This week's lineup leans heavily into bowls — the kind of dinners that are flexible, packed with flavor, and easy to adapt based on what's in your fridge.1. happy bowls, 2025Roasted sweet potatoes, beets, cauliflower, and red onion piled over grains and greens with a completely addictive cashew sauce. This one's basically a choose-your-own-adventure veggie bowl and an excellent meal-prep situation — make the veggies and sauce once and build your bowls all week.2. thai-ish steak & noodle salad, 2024A Hillstone-inspired noodle salad that tastes restaurant-level but is totally doable at home. Tender steak, herbs, mango, crunchy cabbage, and noodles tossed in a punchy cashew-lime-sesame dressing (that's so good you'll want to drink it!).3. 30-minute pork and kimchi CYOA bowls, 2023A fast, flavor-packed pork and kimchi situation with rice, a drizzly tahini-gochujang sauce, and lettuce leaves to wrap it all up in. Set everything out family-style and let everyone build their own bowl, wrap, or chopped salad.4. sriracha shrimp sushi bowls, 2022All the flavors of sushi night! Sticky rice, saucy shrimp, cucumbers, avocado, and pickled ginger — all without rolling a single piece of sushi. The sriracha-soy marinade doubles as the sauce, which keeps things simple. From WTCer Erin: “Woooooow this one is so flavorful and good. And so freaking quick to prepare!” This recipe's in March's really simple meal plan, in case you're looking for an easy solution to meal planning for the days ahead!5. blackened fish taco bowls, 2021Broiled blackened cod gets piled onto lime-butter rice with citrus salsa and crunchy slaw for bright, taco-inspired bowls. If cooking fish feels intimidating, I will demystify it for you here!Congrats to Megan Z, the winner of last week's Boopshop.org giveaway! We use affiliate links when sharing product recs, which means we may earn a small commission off of purchases you make through those links. This does not cost you anything extra and is a way to support the production of and team behind What to Cook. Sponsorships are another way we partner with brands that we authentically love and can personally vouch for. This is a public episode. 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The Quest To Make Consumer Health Apps Sticky Stephen Rouse shares the gap in the market that led him to found Savva AI, why screenings play such a large role in engagement, and what's possible when you unleash AI on your medical records. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about Garmin's meal tracking feature. What can we learn from the way that meal tracking has evolved, and why is it now considered an essential feature of wellness apps? Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/
This week we discuss Lorelei's new #1 narrator and her new obsession for ML Burns.We also play a game of This or That: Sara Cate Edition Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wet-spot-pod/donations
Don Wildman examines a dog collar belonging to the only canine POW from World War II, a pen and inkwell connected to a poisonous political plot and an innovative solution to an accidental discovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Back in the early 90s, while attending college in London, Ontario, Canada, my buddy Aaron and I'd made the drive back and forth to Toronto on a regular basis, and it was on these numerous rides that we'd stack the pockets with our cassettes - road trip soundtracks, and one of our favourites was Two Seven's Clash by Culture. Fire up the engine, insert the tape and kick off with See Them A Come, one of my all-time favourite cuts, and we'd be jacked up and ready to roll. During college, Aaron, I, and another buddy, Marcus, journeyed to Toronto to catch Culture at The Great Hall - to say this was a magical musical night would be doing it a disservice. We had balcony seats right above the stage, so we could catch everything up close. Seeing Hill with the backup singers, lock-step groove, sweet harmonies - it was an out-of-body experience, that could have been down to the little spliff that we'd partaken in beforehand, but whatever the reason, this concert, the countless hours of being on the road have left music of Culture indelibly marked in my musical consciousness. So today I shine the musical spotlight back to the early years of Culture in the mix Culture: Roots Reggae's Most Righteous Voice Jamaica in the mid-70s was a pressure cooker. Political violence, poverty, and a deep spiritual hunger for something beyond the immediate reality of Kingston's yards and tenements all found a voice in roots reggae, and few groups channelled that voice more purely than Culture. The group came together in 1976, initially calling themselves the African Disciples: Joseph Hill on lead vocals, his cousin Albert “Ralph” Walker, and Roy “Kenneth” Dayes on harmonies. Hill had already put in his time as a percussionist with the Soul Defenders, the house band at the legendary Studio One, and had been working the sound system circuit for years before stepping out front. He knew the machinery of Jamaican music from the inside. They rebranded as Culture, found their producers in Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson, and cut a run of singles that crackled with urgency, among them “Two Sevens Clash.” The song predicted apocalyptic consequences for 7 July 1977. When that date arrived, large numbers of Jamaicans reportedly stayed home. Shops closed. People waited. The record had crossed the line from music into prophecy. Those singles became the backbone of their 1977 debut album, also titled Two Sevens Clash — dense with Rastafarian theology, political fury, and some of the tightest three-part harmonies in reggae. Rolling Stone would later name it one of the 50 all-time coolest records ever made, the only reggae album to make that list. Not a bad debut. After the Gibbs sessions, Culture moved to producer Sonia Pottinger's High Note label, one of the very few labels run by women in Jamaican music at the time. She brought in the best session players available: Robbie Shakespeare and Sly Dunbar in the rhythm section, Ansel Collins on keys, Cedric Brooks on horns, and percussionist Sticky. The result was a run of records that still holds up: Harder Than the Rest (1978), Cumbolo (1979), and International Herb (1979). Three albums in roughly two years, each one focused and fully realised. The UK connection proved crucial. Two Sevens Clash had been finding its way into the hands of British punk fans as much as reggae fans, largely through John Peel's BBC Radio 1 show, and it charted at number 60 on the UK Albums Chart in April 1978. Virgin Records signed the group to its Front Line imprint, giving Culture international distribution just as their output was peaking. At the time of the first Rolling Stone Record Guide, Culture was the only act in any genre whose entire catalogue received five-star reviews across the board. The original lineup dissolved in 1981, but reunited in 1986 and returned with two strong albums rather than coasting on reputation. The 1990s brought further records on Shanachie and Ras Records, often with Sly and Robbie back in the rhythm section. Joseph Hill died in August 2006 while on tour in Europe, collapsing mid-performance. What happened next became part of the Culture story in its own right. His son Kenyatta stepped up and completed the remaining nineteen shows of the tour. Critics and fans were stunned. The voices were eerily similar, the conviction just as real. The phrase that circulated afterwards said it plainly: magic, not tragic. Kenyatta has led the group ever since, alongside original founding member Albert Walker. Fifty years on, Two Sevens Clash still sounds like a warning. PLAYLIST Culture - Iron Sharpening Iron - 2000 Digital Remaster Culture - See Them A Come Culture - The International Herb Culture - Behold I Come Culture - Two Sevens Clash Culture - Them A Payaka Culture - Stop The Fussing And Fighting - 2000 Digital Remaster Culture - I'm Not Ashamed Culture - Natty Never Get Weary - Remastered 2000 Culture - Addis Ababa Culture - Baldhead Bridge Culture - Zion Gate Culture - Tell Me Where You Get It - 2000 Digital Remaster Culture - Down In Jamaica - 2000 Digital Remaster Culture - Love Shine Bright - 2000 Digital Remaster Culture - The Shepherd - 2001 Digital Remaster
We are back again, this series has been doing well so we keep on truckin. This episode is a little different. I have already done a full episode on rye whiskey. So we go into different topics and types of rye grain. Super nerdy but alot of fun. Hope you enjoy. And a special shoutout to Zach Smith. For the Slide show.https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3Rye is highly valued in whiskey production because it provides a bold, assertive flavor profile that contrasts with the sweetness of corn-based spirits like bourbon.Here is why it is considered a "good" grain for whiskey:1. Distinctive Flavor ProfileRye is best known for its "spicy" kick.Spice & Heat: It commonly imparts notes of black pepper, clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg.Complexity: Beyond spice, it often adds herbal (dill, mint), floral, and fruity (apple, citrus) undertones that provide a drier, more nuanced finish than other grains.2. Structural Role in CocktailsRye's intensity makes it a favorite for mixology.Balance: Its bold, spicy character "cuts through" sugar and vermouth in classic cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and Sazerac, preventing them from becoming cloyingly sweet.Longevity: Because its flavor is so robust, it maintains its presence even when diluted or mixed. 3. Agricultural ResilienceHistorically, rye became a staple for American whiskey because it is an exceptionally hardy crop.Climate: It thrives in cooler, northern climates and can survive harsh winters that might kill other grains.Soil: It grows well in poor soil conditions where wheat or corn might struggle, making it a reliable source for early distillers in places like Pennsylvania and Maryland.4. Technical Characteristics in DistillingEnzymatic Activity: Rye has high enzyme activity, which helps convert starches into fermentable sugars during the mashing process.Ferulic Acid: Rye contains ferulic acid, which specific yeast strains convert into 4-vinyl guaiacol—the compound responsible for the signature clove-like and spicy notes.5. Historical SignificanceRye was the first distilled American whiskey, predating bourbon by decades. It was the "daily drink" of early America, and its recent resurgence is largely driven by a renewed interest in these historical roots and artisanal craft distilling.Rye is a "nerdy" grain because its physical and chemical properties make it notoriously difficult to distill, yet those same challenges produce its unique sensory profile.1. The Chemistry of "Spice" (Ferulic Acid)Rye's signature "kick" isn't actually heat; it's chemistry.Precursor: Rye is dense in ferulic acid, a phenolic compound bound in the grain's cell walls.Transformation: During mashing and fermentation, enzymes and heat release this acid, which then undergoes decarboxylation to become 4-vinyl guaiacol (4-VG).Sensory Result: 4-VG is the specific volatile phenol responsible for the distinct clove, black pepper, and medicinal notes that define rye. These compounds trigger trigeminal nerve responses (physical sensations like tingling or dryness) rather than just standard taste buds. 2. The "Sticky" Problem (Beta-Glucans)Distillers often describe rye as a "nightmare" to work with due to its structural biology.The Mucilage: Rye contains high levels of beta-glucans and pentosans (hemicellulose). When mixed with hot water, these create a thick, gummy "porridge" or mucilage.Operational Risk: This "goo" can become so viscous it clogs pumps, sticks to heating coils, and causes excessive foaming in the fermenter.The Fix: Modern distillers often add exogenous beta-glucanase enzymes or perform a specific "beta-glucan rest" at 104°F–113°F to break these chains before they seize the equipment.
Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about how the market is reacting to today’s hot inflation report, the impact that next week’s labor report might have on the economy, what is likely to happen at the next Fed […]
National Sticky Buns Day takes center stage as we roll back to entertainment from 1968. Today's episode hits the sweet spot with fun history: the Washington Monument was completed, Alka‑Seltzer first went on sale, and NASCAR was founded.We also celebrate a stacked list of February 21st birthdays — Rue McClanahan, Alan Rickman, Tyne Daly, William Petersen, Kelsey Grammer, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Billy Baldwin, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Plus, we remember the passing of Billy Graham.Music lineup includes:• Intro: God Did Good – Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/• Sticky Bun – Kidzone• Love Is Blue – Paul Mauriat• Skip a Rope – Henson Cargill• Birthdays: In Da Club – 50 Cent 50cent.com• Frasier TV Theme• Down at the Twist and Shout – Mary Chapin Carpenter• How Do I Deal – Jennifer Love HewittExit - Cool Girl - Melanie Meriney https://www.melaniemeriney.com/ countryundergroundradio.comHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.com
That's what this show is all about! Verbal abuse. But really… is 2026 the year to bring back bullying? Seriously? How about consequences? Or maybe calling out people to higher standards! Well whether you're planning to ride a zamboni, listen to glorious new music, or heading out to bully someone, we nerd out today on so many fun things! And yes… it is sticky. Welcome to The Real Brian Show! Thanks for joining me! I am SO glad you're here! This is THE show for the multipassionate. We get to nerd out on all of the best things life has to offer! Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iamtherealbrian Patreon: https://patreon.com/realbrianshow Music Spotify Playlists: TRBS 2026 Playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0EprZvxDDnvRiExPyc0mEF?si=701914d867114060) TRB's GLORIOUSNESS (New Music) Playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/user/geechao/playlist/6qr3H7qrrlyMYROQhj3cGo?si=yQV1BJgqT8CZ5gFdvJwsOA) The Captain Influence Playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/49ppCbP5CFvEHE7shtNgSc?si=628An5g9R-uhwmYuSg0Utg) Subscribe to The Real Brian Show Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-brian-show/id1160475222 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UsRunmoQzHkrWbwmAjmLM?si=e76f534378ec4b8f YouTube: https://youtube.com/therealbrian Support The Real Brian Show Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iamtherealbrian Patreon: https://patreon.com/realbrianshow AMAZON LINK: Any time you purchase something off of Amazon, please consider using the TRBS affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3OVl49o Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the channel at no additional cost to you! Connect With TRB and The Show! Website: https://realbrianshow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtherealbrian/ TRBS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realbrianshow/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/iamtherealbrian
Okay, time to talk about the fun little trade. We talk about why we actually think it was pretty good for all parties involved (much to the disagreement of other online entities), and why it's not surprising for Cathy George to be down to give away a first round pick.And, for the first time ever - VIDEO REVIEW! Nikki goes in-depth with stats and scenarios to figure out why Morgan Hentz may have not been having a great experience over at the Omaha Supernovas.Then, overall league updates, more injury speculation, and match review. A lot of sweeps this week, Omaha goes down two more matches, Dallas does some impressive stuff, and Atlanta gets swept by Hentz's new Rise team.Let us know what you think of the video segment and if you want more or less of that in the future! We love feedback and questions!You can make an MLV fantasy team any time over on the Voli app! Download at playvoli.com/courtcaptainsFollow us on TikTok and Instagram for our commentary and updates: @courtcaptainspodGot a question or comment? Email us at: courtcaptainspod@gmail.com
The trio dives headfirst into the 2026 Grammys Runway Rundown— delivering their signature takes on the good, the bad, the ugly, and the unforgettable “fire the stylist!” moments. The show kicks off with their classic intro before reminding listeners they can book an Armenian Coffee Reading at PolAtteu.com — virtually or live in West Hollywood — and grab a SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu (the ultimate glam accessory for your Birkin, backpack or shelf). Then it's straight to fashion fireworks. Chappell Roan stuns in a bordeaux cape moment that transforms from understated elegance to bold art reveal — complete with nipple rings. Pol praises the risk; Patrik debates the appropriateness. Art vs. shock value sets the tone for the episode. Chaka Khan in Christian Siriano sparks heated discussion: corsetry, coke feathers, mesh boots and gold nails. Glam icon? Yes. Modern? Debatable. The proportions and dated structure divide the room. Benson Boone (Armani) brings black-on-black layering lessons, prompting a masterclass on dye lots and fabric depth. Meanwhile, Angelique Kidjo in Louis Vuitton velvet is declared powerful, polished, and perfectly proportioned — head wrap, double-breasted suit and all. Adrienne Bailon Houghton's crystal architectural gown reads vintage flapper fantasy, while Addison Rae's Alaïa white tiered plunge feels more Met Gala than Grammys. Sticky tape fashion tips ensue. Jennifer Hudson earns rave reviews for her ruched leather Killian Koerner gown with dramatic shoulder and cascading slit — Grammy edge done right. Jewelry layering advice follows. Justin & Hailey Bieber deliver coordinated black Balenciaga/Alaïa cool. Sexy, confident, curated sloppy. Justin's stripped-down performance ignites debate: raw genius or missed theatrical moment? Karol G's pistachio lace Paolo Sebastian gown divides over tassels vs. sultry silhouette. Yungblud in Chrome Hearts revives rock energy with leather, chains and a cross pendant. Sombr's iridescent Valentino suit with “Happy Rose” lace is called one of the night's best — shimmering, daring and Grammy-perfect. Pol even volunteers to recreate it. Sabrina Carpenter (Valentino couture) looks beautiful but “Emmys, not Grammys." Rosé in Giambattista Valli feels elegant yet lacking edge. Paris Hilton channels Material Girl in bugle-beaded Nicholas Jebran with opera gloves and diamonds. Accessory masterclass unlocked. Miley Cyrus (Celine) gets labeled “rock mom office-core,” while Lady Gaga's feathered Matières Fécales creation is praised as theatrical Grammy fantasy — thousands of feathers, Maleficent collar, full commitment. Kesha's white feather Atelier Versace is deemed poorly constructed and overwhelming, while Doechii in Cavalli purple confection feels Moulin Rouge meets prom curtain. Darren Criss (Tanner Fletcher brocade) impresses but needs a brooch moment. Billie Eilish (Hodakova) delivers inside-out conceptual tailoring — authentic and Grammys appropriate and Audrey Nuna (Thom Browne couture) is admired artistically but “the outfit wore her.” Finally, Teyana Taylor in Tom Ford closes the fashion segment flawlessly — sculpted, confident, fully accessorized diva energy. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the HurrdatMedia YouTube channel! Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu: Instagram: @polatteu Tiktok: @polatteu Twitter: @polatteu www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson: Instagram: @patriksimpson Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video. www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss Japan's initial investments in the US, why US inflation may feel stickier relative to other countries, and Mamdani's budget proposal.Join our live YouTube stream Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM EST:http://www.youtube.com/@TheMorningMarketBriefingPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure
(00:00:00) Opening (00:00:43) Midweek BONUS Stupidity (01:05:37) Insane Week In Review (01:19:36) Genius Awards (01:30:23) Closing You can't get more "'Merican" than a police officer named "Merica" who hops aboard a Ford pickup to nab a theif on a bike. You can't get more Pennsylvanian than a sibling squabble in a donut shop that include death threats over the last sticky bun. And you can't get more stupid than yelling, "6-7"... Well, yes you can actually. You can just yell, "Chicken Banana!"In this Midweek BONUS Episode...A Grown Man on Social Media Says He's Spending One Full Year in His Bedroom...to Be HealthierA United L-A To Nicaragua Passenger Ends Boards Wrong Plane—Arrives In TOKYOHomeowner Sets House Ablaze Using Blowtorch to Remove Roof IceDrunk airline passenger ejected after stripping off clothes and trying to jump off planePA Woman Trapped Inside Car Wash for Nearly an HourA Cop Named "Merica" Hitched a Ride in a Ford Pick-Up to Catch a ThiefExperts Taste Unearthed 150-Year-Old Bottle Of Alcohol In UtahBillie Eilish's House Is on Former Native American Land, and the Tribe Wishes She'd Mentioned ThemPolice In PA Called to Break Up Sibling Squabble Over The Last Sticky BunFL Mother arrested after staff member finds gun in pre-K student's backpack at schoolDiner Posts A Sign Banning Customers Who Stink of WEEDJetBlue Flight Grounded For Hours Because Staff Would Not Remove Poop in Clogged ToiletFL Cold Snap Inspires Iguana Meat Pizza at North Palm Beach Restaurant[STUPIDITY WRITES ITSELF] Former public toilet to become Mexican restaurantBrutal Sport: 2 Guys Run Full-Speed Into Each OtherThe ShamWow! Guy Who's Running for Congress as a Republican Just Dropped His First AdA Guy Did Donuts on a Frozen Lake and Fell Through the IceConnecticut Preschooler Summoned For Jury Duty'Chicken Banana' Emerges as Latest Gen Alpha CatchphraseNatty Light Released Lawn Mower "Lawngerie" for Valentine's DaySupervisor Creates 'Hurt Feelings Report' After Employees Complained They Were Constantly Being Yelled AtThere's plenty of stupidity every week from the current events in the Insane Week In Review as well as the glittering jewels on the crown of stupidity from this week's Genius Awards!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insane-erik-lane-s-stupid-world--6486112/support.Real-time updates and story links are found on the TELEGRAM Channel at: https://t.me/InsaneErikLane (Theme song courtesy of Randy Stonehill, ”It's A Great Big Stupid World”. Copyright ©1992 Stonehillian Music/Word Music/Twitchin' Vibes Music/ASCAP) Order your copy on the Wonderama CD from Amazon!This episode includes AI-generated content.
GUEST BIO:Eric Termuende is on a mission to help leaders and their teams thrive in the future of work. After surveying tens of thousands of people, partnering with hundreds of category-leading companies, and authoring a bestselling book on the world of work, Eric has established himself as a trusted expert delivering refreshing, actionable strategies for leaders at every level. HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:Follow Eric Termuende: eSpeakers BioFollow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers BioFollow eSpeakers: eSpeakers Marketplace ABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you'll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world's most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. Learn more at nomorebadevents.com. ABOUT THE HOST:A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. As a self-taught student of psychology, he's explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He's uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn't like to laugh? Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.com PRODUCED BY eSpeakers:When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote, and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.Learn more at eSpeakers.com. SHOW CREDITS:Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.comJoe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com
Teachers know great professional development when we see it. It resonates and makes sense. It is actionable, preferably right away. Implementing ideas from PD improves our practice and our students' learning. We know it when we see it—but what is the best way to plan for it? And how do organizers, participants, and school leaders know it made a difference?This episode focuses on the Project Zero Classroom Summer Institutes that our guest, Jim Reese, helped coordinate for many years. Before listening, we recommend our first interview with Jim for an overview of Project Zero and its mission.Jim lives in Washington, DC. After a long career teaching in international and U.S. schools, serving as Director of Studies and founding the Professional Development Collaborative at Washington International School, he now works as a consultant. He has long been affiliated with Project Zero at Harvard Graduate School of Education.Guiding Question: “What are some ways to make the learning experiences at professional development conferences more apt to be integrated into the teaching practices of participants?”Main Topics:How PD conference organizers can ensure better participant follow through in applying their learning to their practices How teachers can make the most of conferences and design a pathway to carry their learning into their classroom practices How school administrators can support their teachers attending PD conferences to make the most of their learningWhat professional learning might look like going forwardRelated Resources: Greg Moncada Episode 94 interview on “Appraising Teacher Performance”Harvard Project Zero Website Jim Reese Episode 81 interview on “Fostering Lasting Change in Schools”Justin Hardman Episode 65 interview on “Teacher Professional Learning” Washington International School Summer Institute for Teachers (WISSIT) WebsiteJim's Contact Information: LinkedInRecorded April 14th, 2025.Categories: PD | Leadership | Trends Support the show Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal!Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page.Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.
We explore the science of skincare as we review five affordable, drugstore-priced arbutin products. In this episode, we break down everything from texture and clinical claims and ingredient lists of popular brands to help you find the right formula for your skin. TIMESTAMPS: 01:27 | Texture Analysis: Why is Arbutin so Sticky? 03:01 | Texture Face-Off: Oily vs. Dry Skin Reactions 04:48 | Is the Beauty of Joseon Serum a Moisturizer? 06:01 | Chemist Notes: Breaking Down the Cosrx Formula 06:57 | Analyzing Clinical Claims: Inner and Outer Melanin? 09:57 | Instrumental Measurements: Reducing Dark Spots 13:01 | Deep Dive: Beauty of Joseon Ingredients 14:56 | The Truth About "Pregnancy Safe" Marketing 16:25 | The Ordinary & Naturium: Simple Serum Breakdown Product Shoutout: Double Play Retinol Face and Eye Treatment: https://chemistconfessions.com/products/double-play-retinol-face-eye-treatment Enrichment Content: Sunscreen Layering Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ0Dlb0WXvc Do We Absorb Sunscreen Filters into Our Bloodstreams? https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/controversy-corner-do-we-absorb-sunscreen-filters-into-our-bloodstreams Follow us: IG: / chemist.confessions INTERWEB: https://chemistconfessions.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@chemistconfes... Skincare questions for the podcast? Leave your question in the comments and it could be featured in our next episode! #chemistconfessions #skincarescience #chemistconfessionspodcast #skincarehack
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A nurse in Pennsylvania had been on her feet for twelve hours. She was supposed to go home, but the unit was short-staffed, so she stayed. During that overtime, a patient was diagnosed with cancer and needed two chemotherapy doses. She administered the first, placed the second in a drawer, and headed home. She forgot about the second dose. It wasn't discovered until the next day. The patient was fine; they got the treatment in time. But think about what happened. This wasn't a careless nurse. This was a dedicated professional who stayed late to help her team. Her skills didn't fail. Her knowledge didn't fail. Her energy failed, and her judgment went with it. That's the trap. We assume our thinking stays constant, that the brain in hour fourteen is the same brain that showed up in hour one. It's not. Last episode, we tackled deciding under uncertainty. But fatigue does something different. Uncertainty makes you hesitate. Fatigue makes you stop caring. Why Your Brain Makes Worse Decisions by Evening You've probably heard the popular saying: "Making too many decisions wears you out, so by evening your judgment is shot." That idea dominated psychology for twenty years. Researchers believed decision-making drained from a limited mental reserve, like a battery running down. Then, independent labs tried to reproduce those results at scale, and the effect vanished. One study, 23 labs, over 2,000 people, found nothing. A second, 36 labs, 3,500 people, same result. The experience is real, though. People do make worse decisions after a long day of mental effort. What was wrong was the explanation. Your brain doesn't drain like a battery. After sustained effort, it shifts priorities. It starts favoring speed and ease over accuracy. Not because it can't think carefully, but because it decides careful thinking isn't worth the effort. Decision fatigue isn't your brain shutting down. It's your brain quietly lowering its standards without telling you. Decision Fatigue in the Real World That science isn't abstract. It plays out every day. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital tracked over 21,000 patient visits. Doctors prescribed unnecessary antibiotics more frequently as the day went on. Not because afternoon patients were sicker. Because saying "here's a prescription" is easier than explaining why you don't need one. Five percent more patients received antibiotics they didn't need, purely because of timing. The same pattern shows up everywhere. Surgeons make more conservative calls later in the day. Hand hygiene compliance drops across a twelve-hour shift. Financial analysts grow less accurate with each additional stock prediction they make in a single day. The drift always goes in the same direction: toward whatever requires the least effort. That drift explains something we've been exploring across this series. When you're exhausted, someone else's conclusion isn't just tempting, it's a relief. The algorithm's recommendation saves you from having to evaluate. The expert's opinion saves you from forming your own. That's mindjacking, finding the open door. Fatigue doesn't just degrade your thinking. It makes you grateful to hand it over. Your Four Warning Signals Knowing the science is useful. But what matters more is catching fatigue in yourself before it costs you. Here are four signals that your judgment is compromised. Signal 1: The Default Drift. Someone proposes a plan that sounds... fine. Not great, not terrible. Two hours ago, you'd have pushed back, asked harder questions. Now you just nod. You're not agreeing because you're convinced. You're agreeing because disagreeing takes energy you no longer have. Signal 2: The Irritability Spike. A colleague asks a reasonable question, and it feels like an interruption. When your emotional response is out of proportion to the situation, it's not the situation. Your reserves are low. Signal 3: The Shortcut Reflex. A decision that should take twenty minutes takes thirty seconds. You skip the analysis, go with your gut. There's a version of this that sounds like confidence. "I trust my instincts." But late in the day, that phrase is often code for "I'm too tired to think this through." Signal 4: The Surrender. You stop forming conclusions and start borrowing them. Someone says, "I think we should go with Option B" and you feel a wave of relief. Not because Option B is right, but because you no longer have to figure it out. That relief is the signal. When outsourcing, your judgment feels like a gift instead of a loss, you're running on empty. If two or more of these show up at the same time, stop. Your judgment isn't reliable right now. Don't trust it with anything that matters. Four Moves to Protect Your Judgment Those signals tell you something's wrong. Here's what to do about it. Move 1: Postpone it. Move the decision to a high-energy window. For most people, that's morning. Think of those hours like premium real estate. Stop filling them with trivial meetings. Move 2: Shrink it. Instead of "Should we pursue this entire strategy?" ask "What's the one thing I need to decide tonight?" Tired minds handle focused questions better than open-ended ones. Move 3: Add a checkpoint. Make the call, but build in a mandatory review: "Here's my decision. We revisit on Thursday morning." Not indecisiveness. A safety net. Move 4: Pre-commit. Before you're ever exhausted, set rules for your future tired self. "I don't approve expenditures over $10,000 after 6 PM." "I don't respond to emotionally charged emails the same day." "I don't make personnel decisions on Fridays." This is the most powerful move because you're making the decision when you're strong so you don't have to make it when you're weak. Pre-commitment also means structuring the order of your decisions. Researchers studying car buyers found that customers who faced the most complex choices first were significantly more likely to accept defaults on everything that followed. The decisions wore them down. The fix was simple: put simple choices first. Front-load your high-stakes choices the same way. Design your day so that by the time your energy fades, the remaining decisions matter least. Recovery as a Decision-Making Strategy Everything I've just described helps you manage fatigue in the moment. But there's a deeper question: what are you doing to actually replenish? We treat fatigue like it's inevitable. It's not. It's a sign you're spending more than you're recovering. The fix isn't another productivity hack. It's genuine rest. Real time away. Disconnected. Off. I learned this the hard way. Early in my career, I was a workaholic, just like my father. It took years to see the connection between rest and judgment. When I became a CEO, I made recovery a priority. We offer unlimited PTO, but offering it isn't enough. I take it visibly, because if the person at the top doesn't step away, nobody believes they're allowed to. A team that never replenishes is permanently operating in a degraded state. That's slow-motion failure. The triage framework buys you time. Recovery is what actually refills the tank. Your Pre-Commitment Challenge Every framework in this series assumes you'll use it when it counts. But mental fatigue is the silent killer of good frameworks. You can know everything about logical reasoning and second-order effects, and still make a terrible call at 10 PM because your mind decided careful thinking wasn't worth the effort. That's why this isn't just another episode. This is the one that determines whether everything else actually works in your real life. So, before this episode ends, pick one pre-commitment. One rule your strong self creates for your tired self. "I don't approve budgets after 7 PM." "I don't reply to conflict emails the same day." Whatever yours is, write it where you'll see it when you're exhausted. Then tell one person. Not for accountability theater. Because saying it out loud makes it real in a way that thinking it never does. Remember that nurse? She had the knowledge, skills, and dedication to stay late for her team. What she lacked was a system to protect her judgment when her energy failed. Your worst decisions don't happen because you're not smart enough. They happen because you're too tired to use the intelligence you already have. That nurse had all night to realize what she'd missed. But what if she hadn't? What if someone had needed that decision in the next five minutes? That's a different kind of danger. Not fatigue alone, but fatigue with a ticking clock. "We need an answer by the end of the day." "This offer expires at midnight." "The board meets tomorrow." Sometimes those deadlines are real. Sometimes they're manufactured to make you decide before you can think. How do you tell the difference? That's next time. Subscribe so you don't miss it. Before You Go If you haven't written down your pre-commitment yet, do it now. Sticky note, phone, back of your hand — I don't care where. Then tell someone. If mindjacking is a new concept for you, I've got a full episode that breaks down how to spot when your thinking has been hijacked, whether by outside forces or by yourself. Link's below. For those who want to support the work and the team behind these episodes, you can become a paid subscriber on Substack. One question for the comments: What's your pre-commitment? Drop it below. Make it public. Make it real. The best decision you make today might be the one you don't let your exhausted self make tonight. Sources: Berxi/NCSBN case studies: Pennsylvania nurse fatigue incident (chemotherapy administration error) https://www.berxi.com/resources/articles/medication-errors-in-nursing/ Linder, J.A., et al. (2014). Time of Day and the Decision to Prescribe Antibiotics. JAMA Internal Medicine, 174(12), 2029-2031. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1910546 Hagger, M.S., et al. (2016). A Multilab Preregistered Replication of the Ego-Depletion Effect. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 11(4), 546-573. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1745691616652873 Vohs, K.D., et al. (2021). A Multisite Preregistered Paradigmatic Test of the Ego-Depletion Effect. Psychological Science, 32(10), 1566-1581. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0956797621989733 Levav, J., et al. (2010). Order in Product Customization Decisions: Evidence from Field Experiments. 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George is joined by AF, Jack and Loz for the 800th episode of Fulhamish, as they react to a frustrating defeat at Craven Cottage against Everton. Fulham once again fell victim to a David Moyes masterclass, and the panel dig into where it went wrong. We discuss Marco Silva's lineup decisions, Bernd Leno's costly mistake, and whether the substitutions made in the second half were the right calls. Guests: George Cooper Adam Farquharson Jacqui Button Lorraine Hughes Producer: Freddie Cooper Support Fulhamish's independent podcasts, videos and articles by subscribing to our Substack: http://www.fulhamish.co.uk Follow Fulhamish on socials: http://www.x.com/fulhamishpod http://www.instagram.com/fulhamishpod https://www.tiktok.com/@fulhamish https://www.youtube.com/@fulhamishpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“People are going to watch your movie for such an infinitesimally small percentage of their life. What they're going to do is remember it.”That insight from Emmy-winning editor Charles Olivier—who's cut The Jinx, The Redeem Team, and George Clooney's Surviving Ohio State—stopped Christian Taylor cold. It cuts right to the heart of documentary filmmaking: your audience will forget most of your film. The question is whether you've given them something worth remembering.In this episode of Documentary First: The Deep Dive, Christian explores the neuroscience behind “sticky” storytelling—why emotional moments lodge in memory while everything else fades—and shares how she accidentally discovered this principle while making The Girl Who Wore Freedom.What You'll Explore:The Memory Paradox: Why viewers forget 90% of your film—and why that's okayBrain Synchronization: How emotional moments literally sync your audience's neural patternsThe Gist vs. Detail Trade-Off: What neuroscience says about what sticks and what fadesHuman Connection Over Subject Matter: Why Charles focuses on relationships, not topicsThe Framework for Memorable Storytelling:Ask: What do I want people to remember six months from now?Find: The human moments—not the dramatic footageBuild: Your entire film around those momentsFeatured Filmmaker: Charles Olivier—Emmy-winning editor whose credits include The Jinx (HBO), The Redeem Team (Netflix), and Surviving Ohio State (HBO/George Clooney). His insight about what audiences remember sparked this entire exploration.About The Deep Dive: This companion podcast airs on alternate weeks from the main Documentary First podcast. Every other week, Christian takes one powerful idea from a recent conversation and explores it more deeply—examining what it means, why it matters, and what to do about it.Hear the full interview: Listen to Episode 270 of Documentary First for Christian's complete conversation with Charles Olivier about editing, working with George Clooney, and structuring documentaries like symphonies.If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a review!
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Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Alright, let's talk about what's actually happening out there, because if you've been watching the market lately, it probably feels messy, confusing, and honestly a little exhausting.Stocks are getting hit all over the place. Names people love are getting smacked. Futures look shaky one minute, flat the next. And everywhere you turn, someone is screaming that a massive crash is guaranteed. This video slows all of that noise down and looks at what the charts are really saying, not what fear wants them to say.The market is clearly at a turning point. There's heavy selling, weird candles, late-day reversals, and a lot of chop that makes trading feel harder than usual. That doesn't automatically mean everything is about to implode. It means this is one of those periods where patience and discipline matter way more than bold predictions.Instead of trying to call the top or the bottom, the focus here is simple. Follow the trend. Respect the signals. Accept that nobody knows the future. The goal is not to be right on every move. The goal is to stay in the game and protect capital while the market figures itself out.You'll hear why chasing earnings can be brutal, why big gaps can trap traders fast, and why reacting emotionally usually does more damage than waiting things out. There's also a real conversation about inflation, yields, liquidity drying up, and how all of that quietly pressures the market even when headlines sound fine.Quick highlights covered in this session:✅ Why ugly price action does not always mean a crash✅ How to read trends without overthinking every candle✅ Why earnings trades can wreck otherwise good setups✅ What inflation and rates are doing behind the scenes✅ How OVTLYR keeps the focus on process, not predictionsIf trading has felt harder lately, that's because it is. This video is about staying grounded, sticking to a plan, and not letting fear or hype push bad decisions. Watch it with that mindset and it'll click.
Welcome to the Hyperspace Heroes Podcast, where 3 Gen 1 Star Wars fans are just trying to make their way in the Star Wars podcast universe. HHP EP 158 DB & BL talk the latest Star Wars and Nerd news. James from Adelphi Rangers joins us as well! We wrap up with Collection Corner and SW Dad Joke of the Week.Hyperspace Heroes Podcast does weekly livestreams on Thursday nights at 8pm eastern. Audio versions are posted on all the pod catchers the following Mondays. You can find all of our links for livestreams, podcasts and social media athttps://beacons.ai/brownsquadronIntro/Outro Music: Strange Signal (Instrumental) HoliznaCCO/ Licensed under CCO 1.0 Universal License https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcodeSource: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/straight-to-vhs/strange-signal/Support HoliznaCCO via hisPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HoliznaBandcamp: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HoliznaVoice Over Work in Intro/Outro Performed by Milz Bowden & Henri GageYou can find Milz & Henri at https://youtube.com/@video4humans
Marni L Jacob, PhD, ABPP has just published What to Do When You Have a Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Strategies to Help Kids with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Dr Jacob discusses her new book and provides an overview of the cognitive behavioral treatment for OCD. Her book is geared toward adolescents and teens when the condition is most commonly diagnosed. It has been estimated to affect 1-2 out of every 100 children. Central to the treatment of OCD is understanding the relationship of Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors and well as the centrality of response prevention based therapy. Adolescents will find the answers they have been searching for in this comprehensive guide. For more information about Dr Jacob https://www.jacobcenterforebt.com
Most therapists don't struggle with marketing because they're doing it wrong—they struggle because they're exhausted. In this episode, I break down the difference between shiny marketing (the tactics that look good but burn you out) and sticky marketing (the strategies that actually build trust, referrals, and consistent caseloads).We talk about why chasing algorithms, keywords, and trends often leads to panic posting and random visibility—and how to shift toward a relationship-based approach that works even when you're busy. If you've ever felt pressured to “do more content” or worried you can't compete with billion-dollar platforms, this episode will help you reset your strategy without adding more to your plate.In this episode, I cover:Why shiny marketing plays on burnout—and how sticky marketing builds trust instead of stressThe KPIs that actually matter for filling your caseload (and where most marketing breaks down)How opt-ins, simple resources, and community reduce no-shows and buyer mismatchWhy one focused lead magnet and one ideal client beats doing “all the things” every timeIf you're tired of marketing that fizzles out as soon as your schedule fills—or you want a more predictable, values-aligned way to grow—this episode will help you build a plan that works with your energy, not against it.For therapists who want clearer systems and less friction, this month's Paperwork Essential Starter Kit gives you practical tools to streamline intake, documentation, and onboarding. And inside the Step It Up Membership, we go deeper into building opt-ins, content pillars, and marketing systems you can actually sustain long-term.Get your step by step guide to private practice. Because you are too important to lose to not knowing the rules, going broke, burning out, and giving up. #counselorsdontquit.
Sticky notes on your desk. A notebook in your car. Another one by your bed. Maybe five different apps on your phone all capturing different types of information. Sound familiar?All those notebooks you think are keeping you organized are actually making you less productive. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why the one notebook system has been such a game-changer for me (and thousands of other women), and sharing the five massive benefits that come from simplifying how you capture information.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why scattering information everywhere is costing you time, not saving itHow one simple system eliminated the stress of forgetting important thingsThe processing method that keeps you organized without overthinking your notesJoin the FREE One Notebook Challengeand Kiss your Notebook Clutter GoodbyeFebruary 2-6, 2026www.megansumrell.com/onenotebook________________________________
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Diagnosed at three, Shane discusses growing up with T1D, navigating the college party scene, and his transition to adulthood. He covers alcohol, mental health, dating, and improving his A1C. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof. ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan. If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!
Las canciones que abren discos icónicos de 1971 protagonizan este episodio de clásicos atemporales.Playlist;THE WHO “Baba O’Riley” (Who’s next)THE ROLLING STONES “Brown sugar” (Sticky fingers)THE FLAMIN’ GROOVIES “High flyin’ baby” (Teenage head)THE FACES “Miss Judy’s farm” (A nod is as good as a wink… to a blind horse)THE DOORS “The changeling” (L.A. Woman)MC5 “Sister Anne” (High time)DAVID BOWIE “Changes” (Hunky Dory)T-REX “Mambo sun” (Electric warrior)THE MOVE “Message from the country” (Message from the country)THE KINKS “20th Century man” (Muswell Hillbillies)THE BAND “Life is a carnival” (Cahoots)GRATEFUL DEAD “Bertha” (ST aka Skull and Roses)Escuchar audio
Most listeners are likely already familiar with the term "glass ceiling," but what about the term, "sticky floors" and the role these internal barriers can play in achieving success? Today's guest, Erica Rooney, podcaster, keynote speaker, gender equality crusader, and author of the book "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors," explains the internal barriers to success, otherwise known as sticky floors, and explains her four step SNAP method and the practical ways it helps to overcome barriers including imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and worrying about what others think. Big Talk Question: What would you do tomorrow if you were no longer worried about being too much or not enough? **Get the new Big Talk Questions – Starter Pack** Guest's Website: Keynote Speaker - Author - Gender Equality Crusader Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session. Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy's website at www.kristyolinger.com and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger. Connect with us at theoppositeofsmalltalkpodcast@gmail.com
We're BACK!If you're a true improv pervert you've seen this episodes guests perform in every out house, pent house, hen house and dog house around the country. You've seen their work in TV and Film from Southside, and Work in Progress to SHRINK and Trial of the Chicago 7. They've produced countless live shows around Chicago including the famous Spitballin variety show! Together they form SAND, an absolute tour de force of improv talent, it's Mike Brunlieb and Thomas Kelly!We chat'n'prov about casino's, sexy TV's, and the latest and greatest headphones you can guy on the market right now! Want MORE!? Of course you do! Get bonus episodes, our entire backlog, and all sorts of other goodies by becoming an Improv Pervert at www.patreon.com/fudgecastSound by Nick
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Stop obsessing over new audiences and creative tests in Meta ads. We've got something better! Tier 11's John Moran is back to share his latest breakthrough: the Sticky Pixel strategy, the secret to maximising your ROAS in every campaign.Through real-world examples in highly competitive spaces, John reveals how creative diversification and understanding Meta's Andromeda update unlock massive cost reductions. His team has managed to acquire new customers for less than the cost of a click, something that would be nearly impossible if you used traditional Google Ads. We explore the real power of Meta's new audience-building system and how it keeps your pixel "sticky" to past users while optimizing ad spend. This isn't just about theory; it's a strategy backed by data and results. Join us now to discover how you can tweak your current campaigns to reduce cost-per-acquisition and increase your ad performance.In This Episode:- What is the Sticky Pixel Strategy?- Case study: application of the Sticky Pixel Strategy- Limitations of messaging testing in driving results- Results from broad targeting in TRT campaigns- Overcoming objections with targeted messaging- Using the feeder strategy in Meta ads- Final takeaways on Meta ads spend and strategyMentioned in the Episode:Partner With Tier 11's Marketing Experts: https://www.tiereleven.com/apply Tier 11 nCAC: https://www.tiereleven.com/ncac Creative Diversification Package: https://www.tiereleven.com/cd Tier 11 Data Suite: https://www.tiereleven.com/what-we-do/data-suite Listen to Previous Ad Lab Live Sessions: tiereleven.com/youtube Listen to This Episode on Your Favorite Podcast Channel:Follow and listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perpetual-traffic/id1022441491 Follow and listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/59lhtIWHw1XXsRmT5HBAuK Subscribe and watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@perpetual_traffic?sub_confirmation=1We Appreciate Your Support!Visit our website: https://perpetualtraffic.com/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/perpetualtraf Connect with John Moran:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmorangads Connect with Ralph Burns: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphburns Instagram -
Tuesday's inflation report is out. We will discuss why the "Last Mile" of the inflation fight is proving impossible for the Fed to win without breaking the labor market.Today's Stocks & Topics: SkyWater Technology, Inc. (SKYT), Old Republic International Corporation (ORI), Petroleos Mexicanos PEMEX, Coloplast A/S (CLPBY), Margin, Airbus SE (EADSY), Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF), Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VXUS), SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI), Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU), Doximity, Inc. (DOCS), Bank Earnings.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In a traumatic twist, Spencer finds himself planning to extricate a patient from... a tree? Does he make the right call? Can he remove this patient from a STICKy situation? Vote now on Instagram!
In this episode, we take calls about: Josh's chance encounter with an NRG sales rep, someone who lost his Groomsman status through being annoying and rude, some one who was stabbed for listening to our show, an ex who holds the information for a broken computer, someone wondering if it's weird to flush food down the toilet, asking how we would handle a bear encounter as couples, and then we cover our newest segment: speed round! Judgies Merch is Available HERE! Want fun, cool stickers and MORE? www.aurorascreaturecorner.store Palestine Children's Relief Fund Donation Link Our Patreon is officially open, if you want to see extra content go check it out! https://www.patreon.com/JudgiesPod Send us mail! (Addressed However You'd Like) P.O. Box 58 Ottawa, IL 61350 Leave a Review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-judgies/id1519741238 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/judgiespod Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/judgiespod Intro Music by: Iván https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gB2VvyqfnOlNv37PHKRNJ?si=f6TIYrLITkG2NZXGLm_Y-Q&dl_branch=1 0:00 Intro 3:04 NRG Mishap 9:01 Groomsman No More 18:34 Stabbed for Listening to the Judgies 26:03 Broken Computer, Call Ex? 37:06 Flushing Food Down the Toilet 46:12 2v1 a Bear or Nah 51:38 Speed Round 54:31 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if the biggest struggle your child faces isn't motivation at all, but a hidden set of brain-based skills that help them start tasks, stay organized, manage time, regulate emotions, and follow through? These are executive function skills and for kids with ADHD, they can feel nearly impossible to access. In this episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, Dana Kay welcomes executive function expert Hannah Bookbinder, a licensed social worker and educator with almost 30 years of experience helping ADHD kids build these skills in practical, meaningful ways. Hannah explains what executive function really is, how ADHD derails it, and why even the brightest, most capable kids often feel defeated by daily routines. Together, Dana and Hannah break down simple, real-world strategies families can begin using right away, from training time awareness, to using visual cues, to building routines that actually stick. Hannah also shares the story behind her new book and the MyToad App, a tool designed to teach time management, organization, accountability, and focus in one supportive space. If your child struggles with getting started, staying organized, remembering steps, or managing overwhelm, this conversation will leave you feeling understood, encouraged, and equipped with practical tools to help your child thrive. Links Mentioned in the Show▶ MyToad App: https://mytoadapp.com ▶ ADHD Symptom Reduction Tool: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/tool Connect with Hannah ▶ Website: https://mytoadapp.com ▶ Facebook: @mytoadapp ▶ Instagram: @mytoad_llc ▶ Pinterest: @mytoadllc Key Takeaways [00:45] Invisible executive skills can make or break daily routines. [02:07] Hannah's 30-year journey supporting ADHD kids. [02:57] What executive function is — and isn't. [04:59] Understanding age appropriateness and expectations. [07:37] Validating kids' emotional exhaustion and defeat. [09:59] "Now vs. Not Now" — ADHD and urgency. [11:15] Working memory breakdowns explained. [12:23] Simple strategy: time-estimation training. [13:27] Sticky notes and mirror cues for daily routines. [18:08] Why MyToad App was created. [20:38] How the app personalizes executive function support. [23:18] Partnership and curiosity in parenting ADHD. Memorable Moments "Every morning... shoes were missing, homework was not done, panic attacks at the door." "What exactly are executive function skills…? How they don't show up in kids with ADHD." "Emotionally, they often walk in my door very defeated." "It's either now or not now." "Put your phone in airplane mode… no pings, no dings, no bloops." "Make your own shower podcast…" "This is a partnership — especially when your child has a special need." Dana Kay Resources:
You got to mold your butter. Pooping Cement. Pulling My Own Horn. I need to handle my slimer more often. You Get NO 6, NO 7 & NO Lt Yar! Feberge Quail Egg. That's My Little Octopussy. Put That Billionaire In Your Salad And Eat It! (S) cause girl you Walk like McMahon, laugh like McMahon! I was like what?! with Brian Ibbott. Unimpressed 5 year old is unimpressed. Tootin' Yer Own Chain. MORE MINIS!!! Isn't there a Geek Allstars Podcast called Allatars Something. Sitting at Dan's Table with Dan and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You got to mold your butter. Pooping Cement. Pulling My Own Horn. I need to handle my slimer more often. You Get NO 6, NO 7 & NO Lt Yar! Feberge Quail Egg. That's My Little Octopussy. Put That Billionaire In Your Salad And Eat It! (S) cause girl you Walk like McMahon, laugh like McMahon! I was like what?! with Brian Ibbott. Unimpressed 5 year old is unimpressed. Tootin' Yer Own Chain. MORE MINIS!!! Isn't there a Geek Allstars Podcast called Allatars Something. Sitting at Dan's Table with Dan and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Part 5 - A Sticky, Yummy Accident Square Roots - Episode 494 Quest Log: 0:30:30 Level Up: 1:44:30 We solve some train mysteries and rewrite train histories on this exciting episode of Square Roots! Mario can get bad ended as a ghost, so this is a pretty great chunker just by default. If the moon is for boys, then why is Peach there? Also: * Jim Accidentally Posts Pornography * Vanessa Is Racist Against Goombas * What Makes You Think This Toad Is A Sex Worker? * Matt Has Been Attracted To A Lot Of Characters In This Game * Toilet Games This Week: Finish Chapter 6 and 7! Next Week: Finish the game! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://bsky.app/profile/stevenmorrismusic.bsky.social and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com Season 77 Ep 5
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