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Never doubt the Brisbane bounce back!Yet again, a shocking defeat has been followed by a stunning victory, as the Lions rediscover their ‘on' mode once more to end Adelaide's season.More importantly, Saturday night's win has remarkably put us through to our fifth straight prelim, making it six of the last seven years that Brisbane have made it at least as far as the final four.It's a remarkable achievement, but it won't be enough for this Lions group, with the legacy-defining shot at a threepeat now only two wins away.Saturday twilight prelims at the MCG have been a happy hunting ground over the last two seasons.The two clubs who have played the most prelim finals there since 2000 are Geelong and Collingwood. We've already taken care of them, and now we get a crack at the third side on the list, as we prepare to play what is remarkably our first ever final against the Hawks since the merger.This week on the show:-Our perspectives on the 5-goal blitz  -Chris Fagan's an emotional management genius-How do we tame the Wizard again?  We are here thanks to Kartable - Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. Go Lions!

Our Lions certainly don't like doing things the easy way!We also apparently don't like travelling to New South Wales, with Saturday's Qualifying Final loss at the SCG making it three losses in the Harbour City this year, coming in at an average losing margin of 58 points.The good news is that we don't have to go back to Sydney this year.The bad news is that it's sudden death from this point onwards.The even worse news is that we might get knocked out by the worst club in the comp - the stain on the AFL that is the Adelaide Crows.This week on the podcast:-Has a path opened for Linc's premiership fairytale to come true?-Ty Gallop vs Darcy Gardiner - Take #2-Dom officially makes his 2026 Premiership betAnd much more!The Roar Deal is sponsored by Kartable. Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. Go Lions!

Here we go again.After a long, barren nine-year finals drought from 2010 to 2018, we now remarkably enter our eighth consecutive finals series.And as September begins, the most extraordinary possibility sits ahead of us.Our Lions stand on the precipice of one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of Australian sport: Two hat trick dynasties two decades apart.As we enter the month where legends are made and history is written, we've got a massive episode of the podcast.This week:-The club's GM of Football Danny Daly joins us -Will Ashcroft's All Australian snub -The perfect Premiership merch idea (courtesy of Aaron) And much more!We are here thanks to Kartable - Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. Go Lions!

In our latest battle episode, Sanctuary takes on Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition in a showdown of cards, tiles, engines, strategy, and tough decisions! Both games bring their own streamlined take on the engine-building experience, but which one delivers the better gameplay? Which has the more satisfying decisions? And most importantly… which game comes out on top? The pedigree of these two games come from board game royalty but only one can win this battle today! Join us as we break them down, compare what they do best, and settle the score in our latest board game battle! Episode 113: Streamlined: Sanctuary vs Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:14 What's on your table? 14:14 Sanctuary 35:25 Sanctuary: Collector's Corner 36:27 Sanctuary: Final Thoughts 38:20 Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition 52:29 Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition: Collector's Corner 54:45 Terraforming Mars: Final Thoughts 56:43 Battle of the Funnest Showdown Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

On the 30th of May, the Lions lost their sixth game for the season against Fremantle at the Gabba, sinking to a 6 and 6 record with wildcard finals looking our best hope.It led to all of us just about ruling out a top four finish, realising that we could probably only afford to lose one more game for the entire season for that to be possible.Who would've known that that would be exactly what we'd do.10 wins and 1 loss later, and the Lions have finished the home & away season in the top four for the sixth time in Chris Fagan's era.And now, as a hint of spring returns to the air, we know the bit that comes next very well.  September is nearly here, and finals anxiety is about to go off the charts once again.Three more wins from here, and the Brisbane Lions, once more, will have gone back to back to back.This week on the podcast:-The Lions have 6 players in the All Australian Squad-Who's more likely to get a Grand Final fairytale - Kiddy or Linc?-Our thoughts on the wildcard matchupsThe Roar Deal is sponsored by Kartable. Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. 

198 home & away games, 15 Lions wins, two or three emotional crashes on the Roar Deal, and after all of it, we find ourselves in a familiar situation:It's all coming down to the final round.After another late season QClash fizzer, we return to the MCG as we near the end of August.  Hopefully we'll be doing the same at the end of September, with this Friday night's game against Collingwood set to play an enormous role in determining what our finals run might look like.Remarkably, with one game to go, both a 3rd place finish and a qualifying final at the SCG and a 7th place knockout final at the Gabba are still on the table.Welcome to the Roar Deal, with the ladder predictor due to get a big workout in the week ahead with so many possibilities still on the table.This week on the show:-Ruby Svarc joins the show after a dominant win over Essendon-Which Lions will make the All Australian squad?-Go to haveyoursay.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au to suggest a Chris Fagan statue!And much more!The Roar Deal is sponsored by Kartable. Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. 

Rotator cuff repair continues to evolve—not only in how surgeons fix the tendon, but in how we think about healing, biomechanics, tissue quality, and augmentation.In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast LIVE from the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Seattle, Dr. Albert Lin and Dr. JT Tokish join Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan to discuss strategies for optimizing rotator cuff repair outcomes.The conversation begins with the evolution of the SpeedBridge repair construct and the emergence of the FiberTak SpeedBridge, including the potential advantages of smaller all-suture medial anchors, bone preservation, independent tensioning, and rip-stop techniques.The discussion then moves into one of the most rapidly evolving areas in rotator cuff surgery: biologic and structural augmentation. The group explores how surgeons identify patients at increased risk for failed healing, the role of the Rotator Cuff Healing Index, and the expanding options for augmentation—including the use of the long head of the biceps as an autograft and dermal allograft augmentation with CuffMend.In This EpisodeEvolving the SpeedBridgeThe SpeedBridge technique has become one of the most established approaches to arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, with more than 15 years of clinical experience supporting its durability.The group discusses:How SpeedBridge has changed arthroscopic rotator cuff repairFootprint restoration and broad tendon-to-bone compressionLoad distribution across the repair constructLong-term clinical outcomes and survivorshipWhy reproducibility may be one of the technique's greatest advantagesFiberTak SpeedBridge: The Next EvolutionThe conversation then turns to the FiberTak SpeedBridge, which incorporates smaller all-suture anchors in the medial row.There are several potential advantages:Smaller drill holes and reduced bone removalPreservation of greater tuberosity bone stockPotential advantages in revision surgeryAdditional fixation points with less disruption of the footprintStrong fixation and straightforward tensioningIncreased flexibility when treating complex tear patternsThe smaller 2.6-mm FiberTak RC anchor may allow surgeons to maximize fixation while minimizing disruption of the tuberosity footprint.Tensionable Knotless Anchors and Delaminated TearsOne of the challenges in rotator cuff surgery is that many tears are not simply a single layer of retracted tendon.In delaminated tears, the articular and bursal layers may retract differently.The team discuss how independently tensionable knotless medial-row anchors allow surgeons to:Evaluate the entire repair before final tensioningIndependently tension individual limbsBetter reduce different layers of the tendonImprove control of tissue reductionAvoid simply forcing multiple layers into one fixed positionThe conversation also explores the role of a medial pulley rip-stop, which can distribute forces across a larger area of tendon and potentially decrease suture cut-through in compromised tissue.Who Should Have an Augmented Repair?Not every rotator cuff repair requires augmentation.The group discusses how surgeons can identify patients at increased risk for failed healing based patient, tear and surgical factors. The Rotator Cuff Healing IndexThe discussion includes the Rotator Cuff Healing Index (RoHI), a scoring system designed to predict the likelihood of healing following rotator cuff repair.The guests discuss how risk stratification can help surgeons determine when the additional cost and complexity of augmentation may be justified.Biceps Smash: Turning the Long Head of the Biceps Into an AutograftOne of the most fascinating concepts discussed is the use of the long head of the biceps tendon as an autologous scaffold for rotator cuff augmentation.Dr. Tokish discusses the development of the Biceps Smash, in which the harvested proximal long head of the biceps tendon is compressed into a flattened graft that can be incorporated into the rotator cuff repair.Potential advantages include:Readily available autologous tissueNo additional donor-site morbidityNo immunologic concerns associated with allograft tissueHighly organized parallel collagen architecturePotential biologic activity from viable tenocytesAbility to potentially serve as a carrier for additional biologic therapiesThe group also discusses emerging clinical data examining healing and patient-reported outcomes following biceps autograft augmentation.Dermal Allograft and Other Scaffold OptionsThe conversation then expands to other augmentation strategies, including:Dermal allograftXenograftSynthetic scaffoldsAutograft tissueThe guests discuss the differences between structural support and biologic integration, as well as the importance of understanding how different scaffold materials interact with the host tissue.Dermal allograft has accumulated substantial clinical evidence supporting its use in selected rotator cuff repairs, particularly larger and higher-risk tears.The discussion also addresses concerns surrounding xenograft and synthetic materials, including inflammatory and foreign-body responses.CuffMend: Simplifying Dermal Allograft AugmentationFor surgeons who elect to augment a repair with dermal allograft, the procedure itself can add complexity and operative time.Dr. Tokish discusses how the CuffMend system is designed to streamline graft handling and delivery.The conversation focuses on how improvements in instrumentation and graft preparation can potentially:Reduce operative timeSimplify graft handlingImprove procedural efficiencyReduce technical variabilityMake augmentation more accessible to surgeonsSpeedFlex and Graft PreparationThe guests also discuss SpeedFlex, which uses pre-sized and pre-sutured ArthroFlex grafts.Available graft configurations include:20 × 25 mm and 25 × 30 mm1-mm and 2-mm thicknessesRather than requiring surgeons to prepare and load the graft intraoperatively, the pre-sutured configuration is designed to streamline preparation and reduce variability.FiberStitch RC SimpleAnother innovation discussed is the FiberStitch RC Simple implant for medial graft fixation.Dr. Tokish explains how the system can facilitate a "sandwich stitch," allowing the graft to be compressed between fixation points on the superior and inferior surfaces.Available straight and reverse-curved options provide additional flexibility for medial graft fixation.Key Takeaways1. The repair construct matters.SpeedBridge has established a strong clinical track record, while FiberTak SpeedBridge builds on that foundation with smaller all-suture medial anchors and additional flexibility.2. Bone preservation may be particularly important in complex and revision cases.Smaller all-suture anchors can minimize bone removal and preserve the greater tuberosity footprint.3. Not every rotator cuff repair needs augmentation.Patient characteristics, tear morphology, tissue quality, and repair mechanics should all factor into the decision.4. The biceps may be more than a pain generator.The long head of the biceps can potentially serve as a readily available autologous scaffold for rotator cuff augmentation.5. Dermal allograft remains an important augmentation option.Clinical evidence supports its use in selected higher-risk repairs, particularly larger or compromised tears.6. Making augmentation easier may increase adoption.Streamlined graft preparation, delivery, and fixation can reduce operative complexity while maintaining the principles of sound repair.7. The ultimate goal is healing—not simply repair.Modern rotator cuff surgery increasingly focuses on creating the biologic and biomechanical environment necessary for durable tendon-to-bone healing.Featured ResearchMillett PJ, et al. Long-term outcomes following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using the SpeedBridge technique. The study demonstrated approximately 94% survivorship at 10 years, highlighting the durability of the construct.Colbath G, Murray A, Siatkowski S, et al. Autograft long head biceps tendon can be used as a scaffold for biologically augmenting rotator cuff repairs. Arthroscopy. 2022.Kwon J, et al. The Rotator Cuff Healing Index: A New Scoring System to Predict Rotator Cuff Healing After Surgical Repair. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2019.Tokish JM, et al. Recent clinical work evaluating the use of a compressed long-head-of-biceps autograft for rotator cuff augmentation demonstrated promising healing rates and clinical outcomes at early follow-up.This episode of The Sports Docs Podcast was sponsored by Arthrex.

The whiplash is back!Worryingly bad to unbelievably good is a pattern we've seen from the Lions a few times in recent years, and Friday night's domination of the Hawks has given us another dose.A loss would've spelt the end of our Top 4 hopes, and a strong Hawthorn win might've felt close to the end of our premiership aspirations.  It didn't take long, though, for our nerves to turn to sheer delight, as the Lions put on an absolute masterclass to remind the rest of the competition just what we're capable of.  In what was probably our best game of the season, the Lions ended up with an unexpected percentage booster against the third-place Hawks.The pressure was awesome, the skill level was amazing, and our premiership hopes are well & truly alive.This week on the show:-We celebrate Chris Fagan's historic milestone-How will the Lions AFLW side go without Taylor & Bree?-Dom's 5 most hated sidesAnd much more!The Roar Deal is brought to you by Kartable. Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. 

In this episode, we explore the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) of Part 19, which reorganizes small business regulations into acquisition life cycle stages while moving non-regulatory best practices to the FAR Companion. The discussion highlights critical updates for practitioners, such as the mandatory Rule of Two at the master contract level and a new, efficient process for automatically releasing requirements from the 8(a) program. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

The late season shocker strikes again.In both of the last two seasons, just as we seemed on track for a strong finals tilt, the Lions dished up a couple of late July and early August defeats that had us all worried.In 2024 it was losses to the Giants and Collingwood that took away our top 4 hopes. Last year, it was a Swans resurgence and a Suns smashing that dented our confidence.This year, we were hoping the late season curveballs might be behind us, only to find ourselves on the receiving end of maybe the worst one yet.Chris Fagan has been warning about the sledgehammer for a few weeks now, and here it is.An almost incomprehensible 76-point loss to Carlton has torched our percentage, derailed our winning streak, temporarily seen us fall out of the top 4, and raised significant questions about what lies ahead from here.This week on the show:-Is Dom ready to make 2026's wild bet yet?-We talk through the selection dilemma in front of the Lions now-Our favourite Jarrod Berry memoriesAnd much more!The Roar Deal is sponsored by Kartable. Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. 

June began with the Lions sitting precariously in 9th spot following three consecutive losses.Fast forward a couple of months, and July ends with us entrenched in the top 4 by both a win and percentage, with our seventh win in a row coming on a perfect Brisbane winter's day at the Gabba.Port Adelaide have been lauded for their defensive profile all year, and it was there in full force once again on Sunday. That is, at least, for the first three quarters, before a Lions masterclass blew things open.   It's capped off an incredible streak of the Lions at their best, with these last 7 wins coming at an average winning margin of 7 goals.And now, with August arriving, we're hoping the next two months might be just as good as the last two.This week on the podcast:-Why have we still heard no word on the Bailey front?-Hugh's back to his best-Our assessment of the Ty Gallop incidentAnd much more!The Roar Deal is sponsored by Kartable. Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. 

Imagine you finally logged off. It's the first real vacation you've taken in years. The coffee's hot (or iced), the phone's in the other room, and for once, nobody needs you. This is why you went solo in the first place. Work you actually care about, on your terms. The freedom to close the laptop and just… be there. The business hums along without you standing over it. You breathe.And then the phone buzzes.It's the one thing only you can handle. So you grab the laptop. And just like that, you're working again — because when you're solo, everything runs through you. Every task. Every email. Every little fire. The overwhelm never really lifts. So what happened? And more importantly — how do you build a business that doesn't fall apart the second you step away?That's what we explore here on Streamlined Solopreneur.I'm Joe Casabona. I went from so overwhelmed I had a panic attack, to taking four to six weeks off a year — worry-free. And I've helped hundreds of solopreneurs build the systems that finally gave them their time back.Every week, I'll bring you one clear idea to help you:Beat overwhelm with systems you can actually trustGet your time backBuild a business that doesn't depend on youAnd put AI on the tasks — not the thinkingThese are short episode that tackle one idea or piece of advice you can put into action today. Because "solopreneur" was never supposed to mean doing it all yourself. It should mean a business you can step away from — free to take a real break, and free to do the work you actually want.If that's the business you're after, this show is for you. subscribe wherever you're listening, and let's get to work.

The current era of Brisbane Lions success began with a shock win over reigning premiers West Coast in Round 1, 2019.What none of us would have guessed that night, was that we would make it until at least 2027 without losing to them again.Our eighth win in a row over the Eagles has kept our top four hopes alive, with the four-hour flight home no doubt feeling much nicer with the four points in hand.A Crows upset over the Swans has them breathing down our necks though, leaving no margin for error as Josh Carr's new-look Port Adelaide side make their way to the Gabba.You wouldn't think that playing 16th one week and 15th the next would be quite so anxiety inducing, but that's seemingly the way of things in 2026.Also this week:-What went wrong in the ruck?-Brainstorming ways to get Oscar Allen back into the side-Our thoughts on Ken Hinkley's Tasmania appointmentThe Roar Deal is sponsored by Kartable. Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. 

In this episode, Simon sits down with Molly Rose Speed, Founder of the Virtual Assistant Academy and an online operations expert who has spent more than 13 years helping entrepreneurs build efficient businesses through systems, delegation, and high-performing remote teams.Molly shares how leaving corporate life led her to become one of the early pioneers in the virtual assistant industry. She explains how she transformed a simple freelance business into a successful academy and placement agency that trains and connects certified virtual assistants with entrepreneurs across the United States.The conversation explores when business owners should hire their first virtual assistant, how to delegate effectively, the importance of documenting systems, and the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make during hiring and onboarding. Molly also discusses productivity, time freedom, creating scalable businesses, and why AI is becoming an essential tool for both business owners and virtual assistants.Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, freelancer, coach, consultant, or someone looking to build a more efficient business, this episode provides practical strategies for outsourcing, building systems, and creating a business that gives you more freedom instead of more stress.Key MomentsMolly Rose Speed's entrepreneurial journey from corporate life to founding the Virtual Assistant AcademyHow the pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual assistantsWhen entrepreneurs should hire their first virtual assistantIdentifying which business tasks should be delegatedHow to interview and evaluate a great virtual assistantBuilding trust and overcoming the fear of delegationWhy documenting your processes before hiring saves timeThe biggest onboarding mistakes business owners makeCreating communication systems for remote teamsHow virtual assistants create time freedom for entrepreneursAI's impact on remote work and virtual assistantsMolly's top advice for aspiring virtual assistants and business ownersWhat's next for Molly Rose Speed and the Virtual Assistant AcademyTo learn more about Molly Rose Speed, please visit her LinkedIn profileTo learn more about Virtual Assistant Academy, please visit her website.YOUR HOST - SIMON LADER    Simon Lader is the host of The Conference Room, Co-Founder of global executive search firm Salisi Human Capital, and lead generation consultancy Flow and Scale. Since 1997, Simon has helped cybersecurity vendors to build highly effective teams, and since 2022 he has helped people create consistent revenue through consistent lead generation.      Get to know more about Simon at:    Website: https://simonlader.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonlader  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/headhuntersimonlader/    The Conference Room is available onSpotifyApple podcastsAmazon MusicIHeartRadio

What if the systems slowing down your business aren't your workflows, but the software you're forcing yourself to use?In this episode, I'm joined by Notion consultant and workflow strategist Ania Ha to pull back the curtain on the custom Notion workspace she built for my business. We talk about everything from team management and automations to the growing conversation around replacing traditional CRMs with personalized systems built in Notion.I share what it was like hiring someone to build my systems for the first time, how that experience completely changed the way I think about my own clients, and why I believe the best tech stack isn't always the one with the most features—it's the one that actually fits the way your brain works.Find It Quickly:00:25 - Meet Ania05:38 - Instagram Widget09:17 - Why Clients Hire Her13:11 - Learning Notion as a Client19:36 - Toggles and Dashboard Design21:47 - Team Tracking and Databases25:45 - CRM Alternatives Debate28:58 - Simple CRM Starts30:18 - Zapier and Breakpoints31:54 - Frankenstack vs Scaling33:44 - Notion Client Portals35:43 - Notion Pricing Advantage36:51 - Team Workflow Automation41:49 - DIY Automation Tweaks44:00 - Notion Second Brain46:23 - Design Views and Tables49:39 - Mobile App and Shortcuts50:26 - Ask an ExpertMentioned in this Episode:Notion: notion.comDubsado: coliejames.com/dubsadoHoneyBook: coliejames.com/honeybookAirtable: airtable.comGoogle Workspace: workspace.google.comZapier: zapier.comTidyCal: tidycal.comDescript: descript.com/?lmref=0HiLlgLoom: loom.comMetricool: metricool.comCanva: canva.comThe Subscriber Society: latitudelane.com/subscribe-societyLaunch Your Own Way: cominguproses.co/products/lyowConnect with the Guest:Website: shecreatesmgmt.comInstagram: instagram.com/shecreatesmgmtThreads: threads.com/@shecreatesmgmtTiktok: tiktok.com/@shecreatesmgmt

We needed percentage, and percentage is what we got.Sunday twilight against the side in last spot was hardly ever going to give us a blockbuster, but it proved to be everything the Lions needed, gaining just enough percentage to sneak back over the top of the Crows after their demolition of the Gold Coast.With Hugh & Zork back at last, the lineup is looking more and more like a side that could take us all the way back to the promised land.Not that we can think that far ahead, though, with a couple of banana peel games on the horizon.Both West Coast and Port Adelaide have caused a couple of upsets this season, and will no doubt be lining up to put a dent in our hat trick aspirations in the coming fortnight.Also this week:-Dom's renewed hope that Zac might be staying-Who does Starce go to this Saturday night?-How does Oscar Allen fit back into the side?And much more!The Roar Deal is brought to you by Kartable - Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. 

The despair of May gives way to the delight of July!A month ago, we all looked ahead to a stretch of footy that included the Suns, Swans & Cats, fearing that our season might be over on the other side.Instead, as we reach the other side, we find ourselves back in the top four, with the hat trick dream well and truly revived.It took twenty-two years for our last win in Geelong. We only had to wait 377 days for the next one, with a first-quarter avalanche setting up a famous win that sets us up perfectly for the run to September.And just when you think things couldn't get any better, Hugh McCluggage and Dayne Zorko return to join the party.Welcome to a very happy recording of the Roar Deal podcast, brought to you by Kartable. Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries.This week on the show:-The 2026 theme might have been revealed -Do Essendon deserve AFL assistance? -Who we'd pick for an AFL penalty shootoutAnd much more!

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And just like that, the season is alive once again.After the loss to Freo that left us sitting perilously at 6 wins and 6 losses, we were all looking ahead to the next month of footy with a sense of fear and trepidation.Gold Coast, Sydney and Geelong all loomed as mighty obstacles in the form we'd been showing, with even one win from that stretch seeming unlikely.But now, following our best performance for the season against the Swans, we've ticked the first two boxes and have our eyes set on the third.Also this week:-Logan's three quarter time controversy-Conor McKenna's career revival-Why does Chris Fagan still not get the respect he deserves?And much more!The Roar Deal is brought to you by Kartable. Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. 

We started 2026 with a dream burning bright. After the extraordinary joy of back to back flags, hopes were high that we might just be on the cusp of seeing another three peat.It was a dream that took some heavy hits in the first half of the year. A steady stream of injuries, stars down on form, and a third quarter against GWS that some of us are still having nightmares about dented our belief. Thankfully, wins over the Suns & Tigers did enough to steady the ship, giving us a chance to enter the bye with the dream still alive. Now, as we enter the second half of the season, there's very little margin for error left. The task is clear: from here on out, we need to see the best of Brisbane, and we need to see it pretty much weekly, or 2026 could slip away from us quickly.Also this week:-How do the Lions navigate the next stage of their list strategy?-Dom's finally been convinced by Freo -What we think the AFL needs to do to stay competitive with the NRLAnd much more!The Roar Deal is brought to you by Kartable. Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. 

Nintendo have been ordered to pay a fine for joycon drift, and also create Switch 2 models with user serviceable batteries. Let's hope that model becomes available in the rest of the world soon.Plants can be genetically engineered to grow medicine, and might be the solution to producing supplies for long term space travel. Science is awesome.DJ thinks Doctor Who is dead already. It isn't, and Professor brought some reasons why it still has hope.***We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com ***Resources MentionedThat one time Nintendo lost….in court (Nintendo of Europe agrees to pay €35m fine for Joy-Con drift defects | GamesIndustry.biz, Nintendo confirms revised Switch 2 console with replaceable battery for EU consumers | GamesIndustry.biz )Space Grown Meds (Plants Could Be Used to Grow Medicines in Space, Study Shows, Streamlined molecular farming of plant virus therapeutics for space flight and other low-resource environments | npj Science of Plants)The Death of Dr Who (‘Doctor Who' Christmas Special Not Going Forward This Year at BBC as Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf Exit Series, https://deadline.com/2026/06/doctor-who-christmas-canceled-russell-t-davies-bbc-bad-wolf-1236952398/)Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YjWXKcnRq0qdWRGr7nGUzi1uTojCmfTCntUVCScPAos/edit?usp=sharing***If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comFollow us on: Facebook || Twitter || TwitchJoin the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/cb9G4sVCPkAnd watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube

It's been a bit bumpy, it's been a bit tough, and it's had one or two existential crises in it - in other words, a pretty customary first half of the season by the Brisbane Lions.And now, as we get the long-awaited reprieve from the weekly rollercoaster of footy with this weekend's bye, we're taking stock of season 2026 following our eighth win for the year against the Tigers, leaving us sitting in seventh spot as we turn for home.At some stages this season, 8-6 at the bye would've seemed a disaster - at other times, it might've seemed like a miracle - what we're hoping, though, is that it might end up being the platform we need for a tilt at the threepeat dream.Also this week:-Should the AFL change its timings for the World Cup?-Twenty minutes of trade talk-The crystal ball's greatest ever predictionAnd much more!We are here thanks to Kartable - Planning for later or needing now? Streamlined pricing and procurement for all of your trade materials, supporting services & site deliveries. 

For UK-based sauna manufacturer Oceanic Saunas, upgrading the production system with new manufacturing software has brought tangible benefits to sales, shop floor operations, visibility, and finances. You can learn more in this episode or read about it on our blog For more information about the MRPeasy software, visit our website: mrpeasy.com

In this episode, Libby sits down with Summer Webb from American Estate & Trust to unpack what alternatives actually are, why more advisors are exploring them, and how firms can offer these types of investments in a more streamlined and compliant way. Whether you're completely new to alternatives or already managing some private investments for clients, this conversation helps demystify the process and explores what it can look like to bring more sophisticated solutions into your practice without losing efficiency.In this episode, you will learn:What “alternative investments” actually include — from private equity and real estate to crypto, precious metals, and private creditWhy more everyday clients (not just ultra-high-net-worth investors) are asking advisors about alternativesHow advisors can potentially retain more wallet share by staying involved in private investment conversations instead of sending clients elsewhereWhat it looks like operationally and compliantly to offer alternatives through a specialized custodial partner without adding unnecessary complexity to your businessIf you've ever felt curious about alternatives but assumed they were too complicated, too niche, or only for massive family offices, this episode offers a really interesting behind-the-scenes look at how the landscape is changing. Libby and Summer explore the balance between sophistication and simplicity, and how advisors can continue evolving their businesses while still maintaining the efficiency and client experience they've worked so hard to build.Learn more about AET here! Download this fascinating fact sheet on Alternatives here!Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about T2MWorks HERE! Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE!   Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

In the CYME booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Matthieu Kopp, Chief Technology Officer, previews the next Peakto release, highlighting support for much larger media libraries, expanded collaboration, guest sharing, and secure on-premise access without cloud uploads. He also discusses other features such as new culling tools, improved ingest control, subclips for video workflows, and how AI agents may shape future media asset management.  Show Notes: Chapters: [0:03] Introduction from NAB 2026 [0:43] CYME previews the next Peakto release [0:58] Supporting millions of media assets and larger archives [1:23] Expanded collaboration, access rights, and web interface features [1:53] Guest sharing, downloads, comments, and local Frame.io-style workflows [2:40] Access privileges for studios, reviewers, and outside guests [3:23] Security, peer-to-peer access, and avoiding cloud uploads [4:54] Library size limits, video indexing, and upcoming benchmarks [6:06] Working with multiple libraries and large content collections [8:06] New culling tools for photographers [8:36] Improved ingest control and pausing [9:17] Streamlined interface and differences between photo and video workflows [10:05] Subclips, fast editing needs, and support for Premiere or DaVinci workflows [10:44] Different creative personas and media asset management expectations [11:57] AI agents and future workflow possibilities [12:45] Where to learn more about CYME and Peakto [13:10] Closing from NAB in Las Vegas Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

In the CYME booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Matthieu Kopp, Chief Technology Officer, previews the next Peakto release, highlighting support for much larger media libraries, expanded collaboration, guest sharing, and secure on-premise access without cloud uploads. He also discusses other features such as new culling tools, improved ingest control, subclips for video workflows, and how AI agents may shape future media asset management.  Show Notes: Chapters: 0:03] Introduction from NAB 2026 [0:43] CYME previews the next Peakto release [0:58] Supporting millions of media assets and larger archives [1:23] Expanded collaboration, access rights, and web interface features [1:53] Guest sharing, downloads, comments, and local Frame.io-style workflows [2:40] Access privileges for studios, reviewers, and outside guests [3:23] Security, peer-to-peer access, and avoiding cloud uploads [4:54] Library size limits, video indexing, and upcoming benchmarks [6:06] Working with multiple libraries and large content collections [8:06] New culling tools for photographers [8:36] Improved ingest control and pausing [9:17] Streamlined interface and differences between photo and video workflows [10:05] Subclips, fast editing needs, and support for Premiere or DaVinci workflows [10:44] Different creative personas and media asset management expectations [11:57] AI agents and future workflow possibilities [12:45] Where to learn more about CYME and Peakto [13:10] Closing from NAB in Las Vegas Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Send Jackie A Message!Before every onsite VIP day, I send an anonymous upward feedback survey to my client's team. It's the fastest way to read the real culture of a studio, the stuff owners can't see because they're too close to it. And after running this survey at studio after studio, the same three things come up every single time.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly what your teachers say when no name is attached to their answer. Not to make you nervous, but to give you a head start, because there's a very good chance your teachers are feeling the same way right now.TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Welcome[02:15] What a VIP day is, and the anonymous upward feedback survey explained[04:30] Why this survey matters: leading a mostly part-time, passion-driven team[06:10] #1 Teachers want more feedback on their teaching[08:00] The 3-to-1 feedback ratio and the one-thing-only rule[10:15] #2 Teachers want more continuing education[12:30] How to build a CE budget and quarterly cadence without losing time or profit[14:20] #3 The one that surprises owners: teachers want more business communication[17:00] What teachers actually want to know about the numbers[18:30] The fear of transparency, and the question to sit with if it feels loud[20:40] The simplest move of all: just askKEY TAKEAWAYSAn upward feedback survey is the fastest way to read the real culture of your studio, because owners are usually too close to see it themselves.When you give a teacher feedback, name three specific things you loved for every one thing to work on. Give just one thing, then follow up in two weeks.Set a continuing education budget at the start of the year and aim for one event per quarter. Who shows up tells you who your all-in teachers are.You cannot over-communicate with your team, but you can communicate badly. Streamlined beats scattered group texts every time.Sharing your membership goal and progress rarely leads to raise requests. It usually makes teachers more bought in and more willing to help you grow.PULL QUOTES"Your teachers are hungry to grow. They are just waiting for someone to help them.""Give one clear thing to work on. If you overwhelm them with too much, nothing gets integrated.""I have never walked into a VIP day and heard that an owner over-communicates. Only the opposite.""If you want to know what your teachers want, ask them."FAQQ: What is an upward feedback survey? A: An anonymous survey that lets your team give honest feedback to the person who leads them. It surfaces what it is really like to teach at your studio.Q: How often should I give teachers feedback on their classes? A: You do not need to be in every class every week. Aim for intentional, specific feedback with a two-week follow-up so teachers can actually improve.Q: Will sharing business numbers make my teachers ask for raises? A: Rarely. Teachers do not see your full P&L, so they lack the whole picture. You decide what to share. Most teachers just want to help you hit the goal.Q: How much continuing education should I offer? A: One event per quarter is plenty. Use the feedback patterns you notice across your team to choose what to teach.Have a topic you want covered on the podcast? DM Jackie on Instagram @studioceoofficial or email the support team.Work with Jackie MurphySay Hi on Instagram @studioceoofficial3 Marketing Mistakes Yoga & Pilates Business Owners Make: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/evergreen-3mm-organicJoin The Studio CEO Program: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/studioceo

If you've ever watched a crab dart across a beach, you've probably noticed something strange - that they almost never walk forward. Instead, they scuttle sideways with surprising speed and agility, a movement so iconic it has practically become the defining feature of crabs themselves. Now, scientists have published in the journal eLife that they believe they know where this unusual walk came from. Researchers studying crab movement discovered that sideways walking likely evolved only once in the history of “true crabs,” a group known scientifically as Brachyura. That's remarkable because in evolution, useful traits often appear independently many times. Wings evolved separately in birds, bats, and insects. Streamlined body shapes evolved in dolphins and sharks despite them not being closely related. But sideways walking? Scientists think crabs only invented it once, and then stuck with it. The researchers studied how 50 different crab species moved, filming them individually in specially designed arenas that mimicked their natural environments. When they mapped those movements onto the crab family tree, a striking pattern appeared - most modern crabs inherited their sideways movement from one ancient ancestor. At first glance, walking sideways seems awkward. But for crabs, it may actually be a survival superpower. Crabs have wide, flattened bodies with legs that naturally extend outward. Moving sideways allows them to move faster and more efficiently without constantly twisting their bodies. A sideways-moving crab can rapidly dart left or right in unpredictable bursts, making it harder for predators to anticipate where it will go next. Today there are nearly 8,000 known species of true crabs living in environments ranging from deep oceans to rivers, forests, and even land. The scientists believe this evolutionary shift happened shortly after one of Earth's major extinction events: the Triassic–Jurassic extinction around 200 million years ago. At that time, the world was changing dramatically and nature was opening up entirely new ecological opportunities. Crabs may have arrived with the perfect new adaptation at exactly the right moment. Scientists often talk about “carcinization” the repeated evolution of crab-like body shapes across different crustacean groups. Oddly enough, becoming crab-shaped has happened multiple times in evolutionary history. But sideways walking appears to have been much rarer. That suggests some behaviours are surprisingly difficult to evolve, even if they turn out to be highly successful once they appear. It's easy to dismiss a crab's sideways scuttle as just a quirky detail of nature. But this study suggests it may have been one of the most important movement innovations in marine evolution. A single change in how an animal moved may have helped crabs spread across the planet, adapt to countless environments, and become one of the most successful groups of crustaceans on Earth. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways Entering retail can make or break your business. FOMO should not be the reason to enter retail. Retail can distract from core competencies. Creative alternatives to retail. Engaging with the community is crucial for success. Staffing is a major challenge in retail. A merchant's heart is essential for retail success. Understanding the costs of retail is vital. Food can bleed money in retail. The best cafes have a narrow focus. Retail is incredibly competitive today. Have a clear concept and plan. Don't leave any stone unturned in planning. Never do a handshake deal for business agreements. Streamlined operations lead to better profitability. Experience in retail is crucial for roasters.     Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

Charlie and Zealeus talk about what gamers really want from: Free Comic Day Verified by Spotify Badge Sony's Apparent DRM Resident Evil Movie to have Third-Person and First-Person Moments Turkey Passes Laws for Video Game Platforms in Country Disney to Make Eragon TV Series Life-sized Grogu is Coming Brazilian Company Offers Mario Themed Caskets Gaming CEO Talks About Company Size and Job Security Pearl Abyss Sells CCP Social Media Influencer Hit by Another Influencer's Car Website: https://www.alteredconfusion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/alteredconfusio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlteredConfusion/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AlteredConfusionLLC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alteredconfusion/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlteredConfusion Merch: https://www.alteredconfusion.tv/merch IndieCluster: https://indiecluster.com/ NoodleBoy Media: https://www.facebook.com/NoodleBoyMedia Hero Chiropractic: https://www.herochiropractic.com CrossPad Creative: crosspadcreative@gmail.com Agile Axiom: https://agileaxiom.com

On the final CinemaCon 2026 edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Lumma 4D E-Motion, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover all the highlights from the Amazon MGM, Paramount, and Disney studio presentations. The feature segment includes the Monday CinemaCon panel ‘Practical AI for Streamlined Theater Operations', which explores practical, responsible ways exhibitors can use AI and connected systems to streamline operations, optimize scheduling, reduce costs, and elevate guest experiences. The panel is moderated by Laura Houlgatte Abbott, the CEO of International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), and includes panelists Brian Schultz, the CEO of Look Cinemas, Marine Suttle, the managing director of The Boxoffice Company, and Otto Turton, the chief commercial officer of Vue International.

College sports' governing body is considering closing loopholes on athletes' eligibility windows. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

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In this episode, Benny and Dennis sits down with Channing Moreland to talk about one of the biggest questions business owners eventually face: Are we really ready to exit our business? Together, they explore what “exit readiness” actually means—beyond just selling a company—and why many owners overestimate how prepared they truly are. The conversation focuses on the practical, financial, and personal realities of exiting a business, including how well the business runs without the owner, how clean and transferable the operations really are, and whether the owner is emotionally and financially ready for life after the sale.This episode is a candid look at common mistakes business owners make when planning an exit, the warning signs that a business is not yet ready to sell, and the key steps owners should be taking now—even if an exit is still years away.Whether you are thinking about selling soon or simply want to build a stronger, more valuable business, this discussion will help you better understand what it truly takes to be ready for a successful exitChanning Moreland the Co-Founder of EVA, a technology-driven platform transforming how companies book entertainment for their events. From intimate corporate gatherings to large-scale conferences, we connect brands with professional talent and interactive experiences that engage audiences and elevate events.With over a decade of experience scaling a startup from college to a national platform, she specialize in sales strategy, business development, brand partnerships, and investor relations. Her work bridges technology, entertainment, and event planning, helping leading brands and corporations seamlessly secure top-tier talent for their in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. What sets EVA apart?-End-to-End Entertainment Booking: A curated marketplace simplifying talent discovery, contracting, and execution.-Trusted by Major Brands & Agencies: Supporting Fortune 500 companies, event planners, and DMCs nationwide.-Streamlined & Scalable Solutions: Helping companies save time, maximize budgets, and create unforgettable experiences. Beyond EVA, She is passionate about fostering safer, more inclusive environments in the music and events industry, mentorship, industry innovation, and leadership in entertainment.Contact information: Channing Moreland- https://bookwitheva.com/aboutBenny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.groupDennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.comwww.wfhwith2guys.com

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this conversation, Tom Savard discusses the importance of clarity in leadership, especially in complex environments. He introduces the 'clarity mindset,' which consists of five key behaviors that leaders can adopt to enhance decision-making and organizational effectiveness. Tom emphasizes the need for leaders to establish purpose, visualize connections, acknowledge uncertainty, optimize value, and promote clarity throughout their teams. He shares insights from his experiences in product development and highlights the human aspect of leadership, encouraging leaders to align their personal and organizational purposes for greater impact.Main Points:In this conversation, Tom Savard discusses the importance of clarity in leadership, especially in complex environments. He introduces the 'clarity mindset,' which consists of five key behaviors that leaders can adopt to enhance decision-making and organizational effectiveness. Tom emphasizes the need for leaders to establish purpose, visualize connections, acknowledge uncertainty, optimize value, and promote clarity throughout their teams. He shares insights from his experiences in product development and highlights the human aspect of leadership, encouraging leaders to align their personal and organizational purposes for greater impact.Connect with Tom Savard:tom.savard@theinnovationdoctors.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570479507164https://www.instagram.com/innovationdocshttps://x.com/innovationdocs

In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Frank Toscano, the new Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering at Amplify. They talk about the continued relevance of fax technology in healthcare, the challenges of interoperability, and how Amplify aims to streamline workflows to improve patient care. Frank highlights the importance of integrating fax technology with modern systems to enhance efficiency and reduce friction. In this episode, they talk about: Fax remains an important part of healthcare communication Many interoperability challenges come down to integration and mapping Prior authorizations often still depend on fax How Amplify supports healthcare organizations of all sizes Streamlined patient referrals can improve care delivery Healthcare is an interconnected ecosystem that affects outcomes Maximizing existing technology boosts operational efficiency AI helps connect data for better decision-making Effective solutions start with understanding real workflows Eliminating legacy technology isn't always the best option The future blends proven methods with modern technology A Little About Frank: Frank Toscano is a nationally recognized product and technology leader with more than 20 years of experience modernizing how healthcare organizations exchange documents, automate workflows, and connect systems through AI-driven interoperability. As Senior Vice President of Product & Engineering at Amplify, he serves as the company's public-facing technology voice and strategic advisor, guiding product innovation, engineering excellence, and enterprise integrations. Previously, as Vice President of Product Management at Consensus Cloud Solutions (eFax Corporate), Frank led the transformation of legacy fax into cloud-native, HIPAA-compliant interoperability services, delivering FHIR integration, TEFCA-aligned exchange, AI-powered document processing, and large-scale workflow automation used by thousands of healthcare organizations. A named inventor with multiple U.S. patents in secure communication and intelligent document workflows, Frank has also held senior leadership roles at Cellebrite, Cleo, and Retarus, consistently bridging deep technical architecture with real-world clinical and operational needs to reduce manual burden and improve care coordination.

In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Frank Toscano, the new Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering at Amplify. They talk about the continued relevance of fax technology in healthcare, the challenges of interoperability, and how Amplify aims to streamline workflows to improve patient care. Frank highlights the importance of integrating fax technology with modern systems to enhance efficiency and reduce friction. In this episode, they talk about: Fax remains an important part of healthcare communication Many interoperability challenges come down to integration and mapping Prior authorizations often still depend on fax How Amplify supports healthcare organizations of all sizes Streamlined patient referrals can improve care delivery Healthcare is an interconnected ecosystem that affects outcomes Maximizing existing technology boosts operational efficiency AI helps connect data for better decision-making Effective solutions start with understanding real workflows Eliminating legacy technology isn't always the best option The future blends proven methods with modern technology A Little About Frank: Frank Toscano is a nationally recognized product and technology leader with more than 20 years of experience modernizing how healthcare organizations exchange documents, automate workflows, and connect systems through AI-driven interoperability. As Senior Vice President of Product & Engineering at Amplify, he serves as the company's public-facing technology voice and strategic advisor, guiding product innovation, engineering excellence, and enterprise integrations. Previously, as Vice President of Product Management at Consensus Cloud Solutions (eFax Corporate), Frank led the transformation of legacy fax into cloud-native, HIPAA-compliant interoperability services, delivering FHIR integration, TEFCA-aligned exchange, AI-powered document processing, and large-scale workflow automation used by thousands of healthcare organizations. A named inventor with multiple U.S. patents in secure communication and intelligent document workflows, Frank has also held senior leadership roles at Cellebrite, Cleo, and Retarus, consistently bridging deep technical architecture with real-world clinical and operational needs to reduce manual burden and improve care coordination.

In a recent episode of the award-winning Consumer Finance Monitor podcast, Alan Kaplinsky was joined by Nick Bourke, Kate Griffin, and Ballard Spahr partner Joseph Schuster to discuss a groundbreaking new report from the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program: United We Stand: A National Strategy to Prevent Scams. The episode builds on Nick and Kate's prior appearance on the podcast last July, when the report was still in development. Now finalized, the report offers one of the most comprehensive frameworks to date for addressing what has become a systemic threat to American households and the broader financial system. The Scope of the Problem: A Systemic Threat Frauds and scams are no longer isolated consumer protection issues. According to the report, U.S. households are losing an estimated $196 billion annually to scams — roughly $1 billion every couple of days. One in five American adults reports having lost money to an online scam. As Nick Bourke explained, today's scams are: ·                 Technology-enabled ·                 Highly organized and industrialized ·                 Often operated by transnational criminal organizations ·                 Accelerating due to AI and faster payment systems The so-called scam "lifecycle" includes four stages: 1.     Lead – Hooking the victim 2.     Deceive – Building trust (often through impersonation or relationship-building) 3.     Bleed – Extracting funds 4.     Clean – Laundering proceeds, often through cryptocurrency or offshore channels Different sectors see only fragments of this lifecycle; social media platforms may see the "lead," financial institutions the "bleed," and law enforcement the "clean." That fragmentation allows criminals to scale operations while defenders remain siloed. Why Scams Are Rising Despite Heavy Investment As Kate Griffin noted, industry and government are investing heavily in prevention. Yet scams continue to grow. Why? ·                 Fragmentation across sectors: No single actor sees the entire attack sequence. ·                 Outdated reporting infrastructure: Federal systems at agencies like the FBI and FTC remain manual and technologically antiquated. ·                 Regulatory uncertainty: Financial institutions and technology platforms face unclear expectations about what data they can use and share. ·                 Speed of modern payments: Faster money movement means faster losses. Joseph Schuster emphasized that many financial institutions are strongly incentivized to prevent fraud as they often bear reputational and financial risk when scams succeed. But legal ambiguity, especially under statutes like the Fair Credit Reporting Act, can chill data-sharing and innovation. Core Recommendations from the Aspen Report The report outlines both high-level national reforms and granular operational improvements with more than 180 specific ideas. 1. Elevate Scam Prevention to a National Priority The report calls for: ·                 A designated federal lead (or "czar") to coordinate strategy ·                 A whole-of-government approach ·                 Clear national goals and metrics Without centralized leadership, enforcement and regulatory actions remain fragmented.  2. Modernize Law Enforcement Reporting Systems Federal reporting portals, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), the FBI's complaint systems, and the FTC's databases, require modernization. The report recommends: ·                 Streamlined, automated reporting ·                 Backend data interoperability across agencies ·                 Advanced analytics and AI tools for enforcement 3. Establish Clear Duties to Act Paired with Safe Harbors One of the most important themes discussed was the need for: ·                 Clear expectations for banks, telecom companies, and digital platforms ·                 Safe harbors that protect companies when sharing scam intelligence in good faith Countries like Australia have already codified such frameworks. The U.S. has yet to establish similarly coordinated standards. 4. Build a Cross-Sector Information-Sharing Ecosystem Effective scam prevention requires: ·                 Exchange of scam indicators (malicious URLs, compromised phone numbers, device patterns) ·                 Interoperable information-sharing platforms ·                 Privacy-preserving architecture ·                 Legal clarity to mitigate antitrust and consumer reporting concerns Joseph noted that industry appetite for collaboration is strong but clarity and guardrails are essential. 5. Consider a U.S. National Anti-Scam Center The report explores the idea of a centralized "front door", potentially something like stopscams.gov, that would: ·                 Serve as a national reporting hub ·                 Provide victim resources ·                 Facilitate coordination among law enforcement ·                 Support public education campaigns Social Media and Platform Responsibility The discussion also addressed the evolving role of digital platforms. Scam activity frequently originates through: ·                 Paid advertisements ·                 Dating applications ·                 Direct messaging ·                 Fake investment websites Compared to banks, social media companies operate within a less clearly defined regulatory structure. Courts are increasingly developing theories of "platform liability," but statutory clarity is lacking. The report urges policymakers to define reasonable expectations for platforms — paired with safe harbors and practical tools that empower prevention rather than merely assign blame. What Happens Next? The key question: who implements this strategy? Kate Griffin emphasized that this is a whole-of-society problem requiring coordinated action by: ·                 Federal leadership ·                 Congress ·                 Financial institutions ·                 Telecom and digital platforms ·                 Law enforcement ·                 Civil society There have been encouraging developments, including: ·                 Treasury and State Department sanctions targeting transnational scam networks ·                 A joint DOJ–FBI–Secret Service initiative targeting Southeast Asian scam operations o   But much more remains to be done. Nick Bourke suggested that, one year from now, real success would include: ·                 A designated federal anti-scam lead ·                 A congressional commission ·                 Measurable national prevention goals ·                 Corporate adoption of formalized anti-scam strategies Joseph Schuster added that industry innovation is ongoing, particularly in artificial intelligence, biometrics, and authentication, but warned that fragmented state-level regulation could complicate progress. Key Takeaways Alan Kaplinsky closed the episode with several important observations: ·                 Fraud and scams are now a systemic threat, not a niche compliance issue. ·                 Prevention, not just reimbursement, must be the organizing principle. ·                 Coordination matters as much as authority. ·                 Good-faith companies need regulatory clarity, not just enforcement pressure. ·                 Reducing scams strengthens trust in the U.S. financial system and digital economy. The Aspen report reframes the debate. Rather than assigning blame, it calls for aligned incentives, shared responsibility, and coordinated national action. If the title of the report, United We Stand, becomes reality, the United States may finally begin to bend the curve on one of the most costly and fast-growing threats facing consumers today. For more insights on consumer financial services developments, visit Ballard Spahr's Consumer Finance Monitor blog and explore the full Aspen Institute report here. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

On February 24, the Council of the European Union officially adopted the ‘Omnibus' directive. Key aspects of the ‘Omnibus' directive include changes to the scope of entities subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) as well as guidance on simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), sector guidance, assurance standards, and value chain reporting. This approval and other recent milestones in the EU legislative process and standard setting efforts are shaping the next phase of sustainability reporting. In this episode, we provide an update on the Omnibus package and discuss the latest developments in the proposed revisions to the ESRS. We explore what is expected to be finalized soon, where there is still opportunity for change, and the key implications for companies preparing for upcoming reporting requirements. In this episode, we discuss:2:48 – Updated scope and timing requirements for EU and non-EU entities11:14 – Streamlined general disclosure requirements and cross-cutting changes14:31 – Changes to double materiality and flexibility in the assessment process17:34 – Clarifications on mitigation, remediation, and assessing impacts22:54 – Reporting boundary updates, including the impact of leased assets and GHG emissions27:51 – New reliefs: reasonable and supportable information, acquisitions and disposals, and metric flexibility36:07 – What's next in the European Commission process and how companies can prepare nowLooking for more on sustainability reporting?Read PwC's Sustainability reporting guideCheck out other episodes in our sustainability reporting podcast seriesAbout our guestDiana Stoltzfus is a sustainability partner in the Professional Practice Group within the National Office. Diana helps to shape our firm's perspective on regulatory matters, responses to rulemakings, and policy development and implementation related to significant new rules and regulations. Diana was previously the Deputy Chief Accountant in the Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) of the Professional Practice Group in the OCA at the SEC. She focused on providing guidance related to auditing, independence, and internal controls.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Sometimes perfection really is the enemy of the good. Christine Benz, Morningstar's personal finance and retirement guru, has come up with some “good enough” solutions for portfolios and financial plans that work well for most of us. WEALTHTRACK episode 2232, broadcast on 2/6/26

Jan. 27, 2026 - State Sen. Rachel May, a Syracuse Democrat, explains how the state's environmental review process has been abused to hold up housing projects and discusses Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to circumvent the rules for certain projects.

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