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Wie wird man vom Azubi zum Global CEO?In dieser Folge erzählt Sven Odia, ehemaliger CEO von Engel & Völkers, seinen unfassbaren Weg – von Mallorca-Abenteuern bis zur Expansion in die USA. Was braucht es wirklich, um ein Unternehmen international erfolgreich zu machen?Mut, Naivität, eine klare Vision – und die Bereitschaft, alles zu riskieren.Egal ob du vom Unternehmertum träumst, im Immobilienmarkt Fuß fassen willst oder einfach echte Leadership-Stories suchst: Diese Folge liefert dir pure Insights über Expansion, Führung, Fehlerkultur und den Preis von Erfolg.(00:00:00) - Vom Azubi zu Engel & Völkers: Svens erster Schritt(00:03:40) - Mut oder Naivität? Warum Sven früh ins Ausland ging(00:09:40) - Mallorca: Der steinige Weg zur Selbstständigkeit(00:13:30) - Aufstieg im Unternehmen: Vom Lizenzpartner zum CEO(00:19:30) - Expansion in die USA: Der härteste Markt der Welt(00:32:00) - Quereinsteiger bevorzugt: Svens Strategie für Erfolg(00:43:00) - 270 Reisetage pro Jahr: Die Schattenseiten des Erfolgs(00:50:30) - Abschied, Neuanfang und das nächste große KapitelHier kannst du Sven's Buch kaufen:https://amzn.to/3RODpHfUnd hier erfährst du mehr über ihn:https://www.instagram.com/sven.odia/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-odia/

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Panic to Promotion: The Unexpected Journey to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-03-13-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var ovanligt livligt på kontoret i Stockholm den dagen.En: It was unusually lively at the office in Stockholm that day.Sv: Våren gjorde sig påmind genom de öppna fönstren, och den milda brisen förde med sig doften av blommande träd.En: Spring made its presence known through the open windows, and the mild breeze carried the scent of blooming trees.Sv: Inne i byggnaden var energin påtaglig, och man kände spänningen inför en viktig resa.En: Inside the building, the energy was palpable, and there was a sense of excitement in anticipation of an important trip.Sv: Elina, en noggrann mellanchef, gick nervöst igenom sin lista.En: Elina, a meticulous middle manager, nervously went over her list.Sv: Allt skulle vara perfekt för konferensen i Barcelona.En: Everything had to be perfect for the conference in Barcelona.Sv: Sven satt lugnt vid sitt skrivbord, hans avslappnade stil stod i skarp kontrast till Elinas spända hållning.En: Sven sat calmly at his desk, his relaxed style in stark contrast to Elina's tense demeanor.Sv: Han skulle också med på resan och såg fram emot sol och strand.En: He was also going on the trip and was looking forward to the sun and the beach.Sv: "Ingen anledning att stressa," skrattade han, när Elina för fjärde gången justerade sina papper.En: "No reason to stress," he laughed, as Elina rearranged her papers for the fourth time.Sv: Astrid, den drivna nykomlingen som ville visa vad hon gick för, lyssnade ivrigt.En: Astrid, the driven newcomer who wanted to prove herself, listened eagerly.Sv: Hon såg denna resa som en möjlighet att göra intryck.En: She saw this trip as an opportunity to make an impression.Sv: "Vad kan jag göra?"En: "What can I do?"Sv: frågade hon ivrigt, redo att ta på sig vad som helst.En: she asked eagerly, ready to take on anything.Sv: Men katastrofen var nära.En: But disaster was close.Sv: Ett meddelande dök upp på Elinas e-post: Flyget var inställt.En: A message popped up in Elina's email: The flight was canceled.Sv: Inte nog med det, en viktig kund ville ha ett möte samma dag som de skulle åka.En: Not only that, an important customer wanted a meeting on the same day they were supposed to leave.Sv: Oro och panik spred sig på kontoret.En: Worry and panic spread through the office.Sv: Elina kände hjärtat banka mot revbenen.En: Elina felt her heart pounding against her ribs.Sv: Planen hon arbetat så hårt för riskerade att falla isär.En: The plan she had worked so hard on was at risk of falling apart.Sv: Hon visste att hon måste fatta ett beslut snabbt.En: She knew she had to make a quick decision.Sv: Hon kunde antingen hålla fast vid sina detaljerade planer eller anpassa sig till den nya situationen.En: She could either stick to her detailed plans or adapt to the new situation.Sv: Med ett djupt andetag vände sig Elina mot sin team.En: With a deep breath, Elina turned to her team.Sv: "Sven," började hon, "kan du se över möjligheterna för ett sista minuten-flyg?En: "Sven," she began, "can you check the options for a last-minute flight?Sv: Och Astrid, jag behöver att du tar hand om kunden i mitt ställe."En: And Astrid, I need you to take care of the customer in my place."Sv: Det var ett djärvt beslut, ett hopp i det okända för Elina, som vanligtvis kontrollerade varje detalj.En: It was a bold decision, a leap into the unknown for Elina, who usually controlled every detail.Sv: Trots en gnagande oro, insåg hon att hennes team hade vad som krävdes.En: Despite a gnawing anxiety, she realized that her team had what it took.Sv: Det behövdes inte längre att hon styrde allt.En: It was no longer necessary for her to manage everything.Sv: Hon behövde bara lita på sina kollegor.En: She just needed to trust her colleagues.Sv: Dagar senare, i ett soligt Barcelona, gick konferensen bättre än någon hade kunnat förvänta sig.En: Days later, in sunny Barcelona, the conference went better than anyone could have expected.Sv: Klienterna var imponerade, och allt tack vare Astrids och Svens insatser tillsammans med Elinas ledarskap.En: The clients were impressed, and it was all thanks to Astrid's and Sven's efforts along with Elina's leadership.Sv: När de återvände till Stockholm väntade överraskningen på Elina: hon hade blivit befordrad.En: Upon returning to Stockholm, a surprise awaited Elina: she had been promoted.Sv: Med en ny känsla av trygghet i laget och en lättare syn på framtida utmaningar, log Elina.En: With a new sense of confidence in her team and a lighter outlook on future challenges, Elina smiled.Sv: Våren utanför fönstret var nu en påminnelse om förändring och tillväxt, både för naturen och för henne själv.En: The spring outside the window was now a reminder of change and growth, both for nature and for herself.Sv: Hon, som alltid varit så stel i sina planer, hade lärt sig en värdefull läxa om flexibilitet och tillit.En: She, who had always been so rigid in her plans, had learned a valuable lesson about flexibility and trust. Vocabulary Words:unusually: ovanligtlively: livligtmild: mildabreeze: brisenblooming: blommandepalpable: påtagligmeticulous: noggranndemeanor: hållningeagerly: ivrigtdisaster: katastrofencanceled: inställtpounding: bankaribs: revbenenadapt: anpassaleap: hoppgnawing: gnagandeanxiety: orotrust: tillitclients: klienternaimpressed: imponeradepromoted: befordradconfidence: trygghetchallenges: utmaningarreminder: påminnelsegrowth: tillväxtflexibility: flexibilitetopportunity: möjlighetmessage: meddelandescent: doftendecision: beslut

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Imagined Heists and Real Surprises at the Van Gogh Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-08-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het voorjaarszonlicht viel stralend binnen door de hoge ramen van het Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.En: The spring sunlight streamed radiantly through the tall windows of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.Nl: Het daglicht dansend op de kleurrijke schilderijen van de meester.En: The daylight danced on the colorful paintings of the master.Nl: De drukte van bezoekers hing in de lucht, een fluistering van verhalen in de stille zalen.En: The bustle of visitors hung in the air, a whisper of stories in the quiet halls.Nl: Sven, een enthousiaste kunstliefhebber, dwaalde door de galerijen op zoek naar inspiratie voor zijn nieuwe mysterie-novelle.En: Sven, an enthusiastic art lover, wandered through the galleries in search of inspiration for his new mystery novel.Nl: Zijn verbeelding kende geen grenzen, altijd op zoek naar een spannend nieuw verhaal.En: His imagination knew no bounds, always seeking an exciting new story.Nl: Naast hem liep Joris, zijn beste vriend, technicus en liefhebber van samenzweringstheorieën.En: Beside him walked Joris, his best friend, a technician and fan of conspiracy theories.Nl: Hij luisterde, half geïnteresseerd, naar Sven's vernieuwde plots.En: He listened, half-interested, to Sven's refreshed plots.Nl: Aan de andere kant van de zaal stond Femke, een toegewijde museumgids, de orde handhavend.En: On the other side of the room stood Femke, a dedicated museum guide, maintaining order.Nl: Ze merkte hoe Sven en Joris zich stilletjes samen beraadden over iets belangrijks.En: She noticed how Sven and Joris were quietly consulting about something important.Nl: Plotseling vernamen Sven en Joris een conversatie van twee bezoekers.En: Suddenly, Sven and Joris overheard a conversation between two visitors.Nl: De woorden “planning” en “overval” vielen, en Svens verbeelding sloeg op hol.En: The words “planning” and “heist” were mentioned, and Sven's imagination ran wild.Nl: "Een kunstroof!"En: "An art heist!"Nl: fluisterde hij opgetogen.En: he whispered excitedly.Nl: "Perfomant voor mijn novelle!"En: "Perfect for my novel!"Nl: Joris grinnikte, hoewel hij zijn twijfels had.En: Joris chuckled, although he had his doubts.Nl: Femke, die het tafereel gadesloeg, liep toch argwanend op hen af.En: Femke, observing the scene, suspiciously approached them.Nl: "Waar hebben jullie het over?"En: "What are you talking about?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: Sven legde fluisterend hun vermeende ontdekking uit.En: Sven whispered their supposed discovery.Nl: Maar Femke was sceptisch.En: But Femke was skeptical.Nl: “Waarschijnlijk horen jullie dingen die er niet zijn,” zei ze glimlachend.En: “You're probably hearing things that aren't there,” she said with a smile.Nl: Toch besloot Sven de zaak te onderzoeken.En: Nevertheless, Sven decided to investigate.Nl: "Kom op, Joris," drong hij aan.En: "Come on, Joris," he urged.Nl: "We gaan verder luisteren."En: "Let's keep listening."Nl: Joris zuchtte, maar zijn nieuwsgierigheid won het.En: Joris sighed, but his curiosity got the better of him.Nl: Ze namen hun tijd om zogenaamd per ongeluk nabijgestelde gesprekken op te pikken.En: They took their time to casually eavesdrop on nearby conversations.Nl: Ondertussen probeerde Femke de orde te bewaren, hoewel ze door de acties van de jongens steeds afgeleid raakte.En: Meanwhile, Femke tried to maintain order, although she was increasingly distracted by the boys' actions.Nl: Naarmate de dag vorderde, werden Sven en Joris steeds meer overtuigd van hun theorie.En: As the day progressed, Sven and Joris became more convinced of their theory.Nl: Ze hoorden gefluister over “een groot evenement” en “speciale gasten.” Sven was vastberaden om de waarheid te onthullen.En: They overheard whispers about “a big event” and “special guests.” Sven was determined to uncover the truth.Nl: De climax kwam toen ze de personen van eerder opnieuw zagen.En: The climax came when they saw the people from earlier again.Nl: Sven, Joris en Femke naderden hen vastberaden.En: Sven, Joris, and Femke approached them resolutely.Nl: "We weten van de overval!"En: "We know about the heist!"Nl: riep Sven luid genoeg, om het hele museum even stil te laten staan.En: Sven shouted loud enough to momentarily silence the entire museum.Nl: Tot hun verbazing begon de groep te lachen.En: To their surprise, the group began to laugh.Nl: "Overval?En: "Heist?Nl: Nee hoor, we zijn bezig met een verrassingsfeest voor Femke, hier op Internationale Vrouwendag!"En: No, we're planning a surprise party for Femke, here on International Women's Day!"Nl: zei een oude vriendin van haar met een vrolijke twinkeling in haar ogen.En: said an old friend of hers with a cheerful twinkle in her eye.Nl: Sven bloosde en sloeg zijn ogen neer.En: Sven blushed and lowered his eyes.Nl: "We hebben ons vergist, sorry Femke,” gaf hij toe.En: "We were mistaken, sorry Femke,” he admitted.Nl: Ze lachte hardop, ontroerd door hun bedoelingen.En: She laughed out loud, touched by their intentions.Nl: Joris legde de hilarische wending vast op zijn telefoon en kon het later terugkijken met ongeloof en plezier.En: Joris captured the hilarious twist on his phone and could later watch it back with disbelief and joy.Nl: De dag eindigde in vrolijkheid en Sven leerde dat zijn fantasieën niet altijd de realiteit weerspiegelden.En: The day ended in merriment, and Sven learned that his fantasies didn't always reflect reality.Nl: Joris genoot van een goed verhaal dat geen echte samenzwering nodig had.En: Joris enjoyed a good story that didn't need a real conspiracy.Nl: Femke, ten slotte, omarmde de chaos en spontane fouten, en waardeerde de warme verrassing voor haar speciale dag.En: Femke, finally, embraced the chaos and spontaneous mistakes and appreciated the warm surprise for her special day. Vocabulary Words:radiantly: stralendstreamed: vieldaylight: daglichtbustle: druktewhisper: fluisteringenthusiastic: enthousiastewandered: dwaaldeimagination: verbeeldingbounds: grenzentechnician: technicusconspiracy: samenzweringtheories: theorieëndedicated: toegewijdeguide: museumgidsmaintaining: handhavendapproached: naderdensupposed: vermeendediscovery: ontdekkingsuspiciously: argwanendeavesdrop: op te pikkencasually: zogenaamdincreasingly: steedsdetermined: vastberadenuncover: onthullenclimax: climaxresolutely: vastberadensurprise: verrassingadmitted: gaf toechaos: chaosspontaneous: spontane

Was kann an einer Tonbandansage besonders sein und welche Einnahmequelle haben die Einwohner von Tuvalu für sich entdeckt? Womit verdient Samuel L. Jackson sein Geld und was muss man tun Svens gut werden soll? Was machen wir mit YR4 und wie alt ist die Menschheit wenn der Planet 46 Jahre wär? Welche Last Minute Reiseangebote können wir nicht empfehlen und was macht der Calciumcarbonatanteil der Tiefsee mit euch? Wie reagiert man auf einer öffentlichen Toilette wenn jemand fremdes reinkommt und wie laut darf man sich beim Stuhlgang anstrengen? Wie sehr kann man sicher "Verwandern" und wie viele Schilde bekommt der neue Captain America? Welche exotischen Drinks müsst ihre probieren und was macht die Crew eines Fluges wenn zu wenig Essen an Bord ist? Der Wahlsinn hat kein Ende.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mydata.podigee.io/257-new-episode ad753575c73f871f9c589b175f97415b Wie gelingt die Demokratisierung von Daten? Was muss man dabei beachten? Wie wandelt sich die Rolle der IT und warum ist Datenkultur beim Thema Demokratisierung so wichtig? Darum geht es in der neuen Folge von MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURS, in der Host Jonas Rashedi mit Dr. Sven-Erik Willrich spricht. Als Data Governance Officer beschäftigt er sich mit Themen rund um Datenstrategie, Data Management und Data Governance. Zunächst geht es im Gespräch der beiden DATA-Experten um grundlegende Begriffe und Definitionen. Es ist wichtig, eine gemeinsame Sprache zu finden - sei es bei Use Cases, Data Products oder der Data Ownership. Sven ist dabei in einer spannenden Position, da er den Wandel der IT-Rolle hautnah miterlebt. Die zentrale Herausforderung ist es, von einer rein bereitstellenden Funktion zum echten Enabler zu werden. Dafür braucht es neben der technischen Expertise vor allem Kulturwandel und organisatorische Veränderung. Natürlich erzählt Sven auch von konkreten Use Cases! Dabei ist es ihm wichtig, pragmatisch vorzugehen und die unterschiedlichen Stakeholder mitzunehmen. Im Gespräch wird auch die Rolle von KI als Beschleuniger der Datendemokratisierung diskutiert. Neue Tools wie ChatGPT können den Einstieg in die Datennutzung deutlich vereinfachen - wenn die richtigen Rahmenbedingungen geschaffen werden. Zum Schluss geht es noch um Svens private Datennutzung und eine überraschende Filmanalogie zu Mission Impossible. MY DATA IS BETTER THAN YOURS ist ein Projekt von BETTER THAN YOURS, der Marke für richtig gute Podcasts. Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Sven: https://de.linkedin.com/in/dr-sven-willrich Zur Webseite von Power Co SE: https://www.powerco.de/ Zu allen wichtigen Links rund um Jonas und den Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jonas.rashedi 00:00:00 Intro und Begrüßung 00:02:42 Vorstellung Sven 00:04:32 Definitionen und gemeinsame Sprache 00:09:34 Data Products und ihre Bedeutung 00:17:43 Demokratisierung von Daten 00:28:26 Kulturwandel und Organisation 00:31:00 Technische Integration 00:38:11 KI als Enabler 00:41:24 Voraussetzungen für Transformation 00:42:37 Private Datennutzung full no

Wenn sich Sven Plöger, einer der bekanntesten deutschen Meteorologen, und der Wissenschaftsjournalist sowie Expeditionsreporter Lars Abromeit (unser Gast aus Folge 386) zusammentun, ist eines sicher: Es wird spannend! Gemeinsam haben sie sich auf eine beeindruckende Reise nach Grönland begeben, in die Arktis – eine der „Wetter- und Klimaküchen“ Europas. Was auf den ersten Blick weit entfernt erscheint, hat immense Auswirkungen auf unser Wetter in Europa. Doch wie genau? Und mit welchen extremen Wetterlagen müssen wir in Zukunft rechnen? Antworten auf diese und viele weitere Fragen liefert Sven Plöger in dieser Folge von Weltwach!Außerdem werfen wir einen Blick auf den aktuellen Zustand unseres Klimas: Welche Maßnahmen sind dringend notwendig, um den Kurs zu ändern, und warum wurden viele davon bislang nicht ergriffen? Wir sprechen über Chancen, Herausforderungen und das, was wirklich zählt, wenn es um unser Klima und extreme Wetter geht. Svens aktueller Dokumentarfilm „Wie extrem wird das Wetter, Sven Plöger? Wenn die Arktis schmilzt“ (Autor und Regisseur: Weltwach-Buddy Lars Abromeit!) wird am 3. Februar 2025 um 20:15 Uhr in Das Erste ausgestrahlt und ist anschließend in der ARD-Mediathek verfügbar.Redaktion und Postproduktion: Janna OlsonWERBUNGSponsor dieser Folge ist NordVPN. Jetzt exklusiven Weltwach-Deal sichern via https://nordvpn.com/weltwachpodcast!WEITERE WERBEPARTNERhttps://linktr.ee/weltwachDieser Podcast wird auch durch unsere Hörerschaft ermöglicht. Wenn du gern zuhörst, kannst du dazu beitragen, dass unsere Show auch weiterhin besteht und regelmäßig erscheint. Zum Dank erhältst du Zugriff auf unseren werbefreien Feed und auf unsere Bonusfolgen. Diese Möglichkeiten zur Unterstützung bestehen:Weltwach Supporters Club bei Steady. Du kannst ihn auch direkt über Spotify ansteuern. Alternativ kannst du bei Apple Podcasts UnterstützerIn werden.STAY IN TOUCH:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weltwach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weltwach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weltwach/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WELTWACHNewsletter: https://weltwach.de/newsletter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Mystery at Drottningholm: The Case of the Missing Clock Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-01-28-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vintern svepte över Drottningholms slott som en vit mantel av tystnad.En: Winter swept over Drottningholms slott like a white cloak of silence.Sv: Snön låg djup och tjock, och varje gång Elin stegade genom de frostiga hallarna hördes hennes steg mot marmorgolvet.En: The snow lay deep and thick, and every time Elin stepped through the frosty halls, her footsteps echoed against the marble floor.Sv: Elin älskade sitt arbete som guide vid slottet.En: Elin loved her work as a guide at the castle.Sv: Hon tyckte om att berätta slottets historia för besökarna, blanda det förgångna med sin egen entusiasm.En: She enjoyed telling the castle's history to the visitors, blending the past with her own enthusiasm.Sv: Men idag fanns det en oro i luften.En: But today, there was a sense of unease in the air.Sv: Ett sällsynt och värdefullt artefakt hade försvunnit från samlingen.En: A rare and valuable artifact had disappeared from the collection.Sv: Det var en mycket gammal klocka, vacker och viktig för Sveriges historia.En: It was a very old clock, beautiful and important to the history of Sverige.Sv: Elin kunde knappt tro det.En: Elin could hardly believe it.Sv: Hur kunde något sådant hända här?En: How could something like this happen here?Sv: Trots att ingen riktigt trodde på henne, bestämde sig Elin för att lösa mysteriet.En: Even though no one really believed her, Elin decided to solve the mystery.Sv: Hon visste vem hon behövde hjälp från - Sven.En: She knew who she needed help from - Sven.Sv: Sven hade tidigare arbetat som säkerhetsvakt på slottet och kände till alla dess gömmor och vrår.En: Sven had previously worked as a security guard at the castle and knew all its hiding places and corners.Sv: Men han var skeptisk och ville inte blanda sig i problem igen.En: But he was skeptical and didn't want to get involved in problems again.Sv: "Snälla, Sven," bad Elin.En: "Please, Sven," pleaded Elin.Sv: "Slottet behöver din hjälp."En: "The castle needs your help."Sv: Efter en lång paus, suckade Sven.En: After a long pause, Sven sighed.Sv: "Okej.En: "Okay.Sv: Men bara den här gången."En: But just this once."Sv: De två började sitt sökande.En: The two began their search.Sv: Spår i snön ledde dem till slottets avlägsna salar där de stötte på Lars, en artig men mystisk konstsamlaren.En: Tracks in the snow led them to the castle's distant halls where they encountered Lars, a polite but mysterious art collector.Sv: Lars hade visat stort intresse för just den försvunna klockan, vilket gjorde Elin misstänksam.En: Lars had shown great interest in the very clock that had disappeared, which made Elin suspicious.Sv: "Så, Lars," inledde Elin en konversation, försökte låta avslappnad.En: "So, Lars," began Elin a conversation, trying to sound relaxed.Sv: "Vilken underlig slump att klockan försvann precis när du är här."En: "What an odd coincidence that the clock disappeared just when you're here."Sv: Lars log kallt, men hans ögon avslöjade någonting annat.En: Lars smiled coldly, but his eyes revealed something else.Sv: Det var något mer bakom hans besök.En: There was more behind his visit.Sv: När en snöstorm började rasa utanför, konfronterade Elin Lars i palatsets stora sal.En: When a snowstorm began to rage outside, Elin confronted Lars in the palace's great hall.Sv: Ljuset från de stora kristallkronorna reflekterade starkt i snön utanför, vilket gav rummet en magisk men också skrämmande känsla.En: The light from the large crystal chandeliers reflected brightly in the snow outside, giving the room a magical yet also eerie feeling.Sv: "Vad vet du egentligen om klockans försvinnande?"En: "What do you really know about the clock's disappearance?"Sv: frågade Elin med stadig röst.En: asked Elin with a steady voice.Sv: Lars försökte skratta bort frågan, men hans nervositet ökade.En: Lars tried to laugh off the question, but his nervousness increased.Sv: Det blev tydligt att det fanns mer i denna historia än vad han låtit påskina.En: It became evident that there was more to this story than he had let on.Sv: Snart avslöjades det; Lars hade kommit med en plan för att stjäla klockan och sälja den på svarta marknaden.En: Soon, it was revealed; Lars had come up with a plan to steal the clock and sell it on the black market.Sv: Tack vare Svens kännedom om slottet och Elins beslutsamhet, lyckades de fånga Lar och återta klockan.En: Thanks to Sven's knowledge of the castle and Elin's determination, they managed to catch Lars and recover the clock.Sv: Återkomsten av artefakten väckte både lättnad och jubel bland palatspersonalen.En: The return of the artifact brought both relief and cheer among the palace staff.Sv: Elin blev hyllad för sitt stora mod och sin skarphet.En: Elin was praised for her great courage and sharpness.Sv: Sven, som hjälpt till mer än han väntat, fann ett nytt syfte och beslöt sig för att dela sin kunskap om slottet med den nya generationen av säkerhetsvakter.En: Sven, who had helped more than he had expected, found a new purpose and decided to share his knowledge of the castle with the new generation of security guards.Sv: Snön fortsatte att falla, men inuti Drottningholms slott rådde värme och glädje.En: The snow continued to fall, but inside Drottningholms slott, there was warmth and joy.Sv: Historien hade bevarats, och Elin, nu fastare i sin tro på sina egna förmågor, visste att hon inte bara skyddat ett artefakt, men också en del av Sveriges själ.En: The history had been preserved, and Elin, now more sure of her abilities, knew that she had not only protected an artifact but also a part of Sverige's soul. Vocabulary Words:swept: sveptecloak: mantelenthusiasm: entusiasmunease: oroartifact: artefaktdisappeared: försvunnitvaluable: värdefulltskeptical: skeptiskpleaded: badpause: paustracks: spårdistant: avlägsnamysterious: mystiskcoincidence: slumpnervousness: nervositetevident: tydligtrevealed: avslöjadesplan: planblack market: svarta marknadendetermination: beslutsamhetcourage: modsharpness: skarphetpurpose: syftegeneration: generationwarmth: värmejoy: glädjepreserved: bevaratssoul: själhistory: historiastepped: stegade

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Gliding Into Connection: A Winter's Tale of New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-01-16-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon stond laag boven Vondelpark en het licht glinsterde op het bevroren meer.En: The sun hung low above Vondelpark, and the light glistened on the frozen lake.Nl: Het was een koude winterdag, perfect voor het schaatsen.En: It was a cold winter's day, perfect for skating.Nl: Overal waren mensen te zien, gezinnen en vrienden die genoten van het ijs.En: Everywhere people could be seen, families and friends enjoying the ice.Nl: Sven, een vrolijke jonge man, gleed soepel over de ijsbaan.En: Sven, a cheerful young man, glided smoothly over the ice rink.Nl: Hij kende het park als zijn broekzak en voelde zich helemaal thuis op het ijs.En: He knew the park like the back of his hand and felt completely at home on the ice.Nl: Aan de rand van het meer stond Maike, een beetje onwennig op haar schaatsen.En: At the edge of the lake stood Maike, a bit uneasy on her skates.Nl: Ze was onlangs naar Amsterdam verhuisd en wilde graag nieuwe mensen ontmoeten.En: She had recently moved to Amsterdam and was eager to meet new people.Nl: Het schaatsen leek haar een goede manier om vrienden te maken, maar nu voelde ze zich ietwat verloren tussen de ervaren schaatsers.En: Skating seemed like a good way to make friends, but now she felt somewhat lost among the experienced skaters.Nl: Ze hield zich vast aan de omheining en keek onzeker om zich heen.En: She held onto the railing and looked uncertainly around.Nl: Sven zag Maike en voelde meteen een steek van sympathie.En: Sven saw Maike and immediately felt a pang of sympathy.Nl: Hier was iemand die wel wat hulp kon gebruiken.En: Here was someone who could use some help.Nl: Met een brede glimlach schaatste hij naar haar toe.En: With a broad smile, he skated over to her.Nl: "Hoi, ik ben Sven," zei hij vrolijk.En: "Hi, I'm Sven," he said cheerfully.Nl: "Zal ik je helpen?"En: "Shall I help you?"Nl: Maike aarzelde even, maar de vriendelijkheid in Svens ogen stelde haar gerust.En: Maike hesitated for a moment, but the kindness in Sven's eyes reassured her.Nl: "Graag," antwoordde ze zachtjes, nog steeds een beetje nerveus.En: "Gladly," she answered softly, still a bit nervous.Nl: "Ik ben Maike."En: "I'm Maike."Nl: Sven liet haar zijn hand vasthouden en begon langzaam te schaatsen.En: Sven let her hold his hand and began skating slowly.Nl: "Het belangrijkste is om ontspannen te blijven.En: "The most important thing is to stay relaxed.Nl: Vertrouw op het ijs en op je schaatsen," legde hij uit.En: Trust the ice and your skates," he explained.Nl: Maike probeerde zijn tips op te volgen en al snel merkte ze dat het beter ging dan verwacht.En: Maike tried to follow his tips, and soon she noticed it was going better than expected.Nl: Na een tijdje begonnen ze te lachen om Maikes eerste onhandige pogingen.En: After a while, they started to laugh at Maike's first awkward attempts.Nl: Het gelach brak het ijs tussen hen, in figuurlijke zin.En: The laughter broke the ice between them, in a figurative sense.Nl: Sven vertelde verhalen over zijn jeugd in Amsterdam en Maike deelde haar ervaringen over haar recente verhuizing.En: Sven shared stories about his youth in Amsterdam, and Maike shared her experiences about her recent move.Nl: Het voelde goed om te praten en te lachen terwijl ze samen over het ijs gleden.En: It felt good to talk and laugh as they glided over the ice together.Nl: De zon begon te zakken en de lampjes rond het park gingen aan.En: The sun began to set, and the lights around the park came on.Nl: Het werd steeds magischer.En: It became more magical.Nl: Maike voelde haar zorgen verdwijnen en voor het eerst sinds haar verhuizing voelde ze zich echt op haar plek.En: Maike felt her worries disappear, and for the first time since her move, she truly felt at home.Nl: Aan het einde van de middag stonden ze weer aan de rand van het meer.En: By the end of the afternoon, they stood again at the edge of the lake.Nl: "Wil je een keer samen weer schaatsen?"En: "Would you like to skate together again sometime?"Nl: vroeg Sven, zijn ogen straalden hoop uit.En: asked Sven, his eyes sparkling with hope.Nl: Maike knikte enthousiast.En: Maike nodded enthusiastically.Nl: "Ja, dat lijkt me leuk!"En: "Yes, I'd like that!"Nl: Ze wisselden telefoonnummers uit en spraken af om elkaar weer te zien.En: They exchanged phone numbers and planned to see each other again.Nl: Terwijl de koude lucht hun wangen rood kleurde, gingen ze elk hun eigen weg.En: As the cold air colored their cheeks red, they each went their separate ways.Nl: Sven voelde zich blij, hij had een nieuwe vriendschap gesloten.En: Sven felt happy; he had made a new friendship.Nl: Maike voelde zich zelfverzekerd en verwelkomd in haar nieuwe stad.En: Maike felt confident and welcomed in her new city.Nl: Beiden wisten dat dit het begin van iets moois kon zijn.En: Both knew this could be the start of something beautiful.Nl: Vondelpark was niet alleen een plek om te schaatsen, maar ook waar nieuwe vriendschappen begonnen.En: Vondelpark wasn't just a place to skate but also where new friendships began. Vocabulary Words:glinted: glinsterdeglistened: glinsterdefrozen: bevrorenuneasy: onwennigreassured: gerustawkward: onhandigefigurative: figuurlijkeyouth: jeugdenchanted: magischerglided: gleedrink: ijsbaanrailing: omheininghesitated: aarzeldeconfident: zelfverzekerdsparkling: straaldennoticed: merktefelt: voeldepangs: steeksympathy: sympathieeager: graaglonely: verlorenembraced: verwelkomdconversation: verhalenseparated: eigenfriendship: vriendschapbeamed: glimlachstood: stondalongside: randsmoothly: soepelrecently: onlangs

In dieser Folge von Airtime Radio widmen wir uns erneut euren Fragen und Stories, und blicken dabei gemeinsam auf das Jahr 2024 zurück. Aber zuvor quatschen Sven, Joscha & Marc noch über den Phantasialand Wintertraum und das Winter-Event im Europa-Park. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören und happy 2025! 0:00 Intro 2:18 Hallo wie geht 10:22 Phantasialand Wintertraum 24:55 Svens lustige Story 32:24 Europa-Park Winterzauber mit Rulantica 44:44 Marc won't shut up about 3D printing 49:38 Community Section / Rückblick 10% Rabatt mit Code "goldentapes" bei https://www.stormbeforethecalm.de/ TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/goldentapes_ CHAT: http://discord.goldentapes.de/ SHOP: http://shop.goldentapes.de/  https://airtimeradio.de OBSIUS Fingerboard Stuff findet ihr hier: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://obsiusfb.com/GOLDENTAPES⁠⁠⁠⁠ 10% Rabattcode: GOLDENTAPES Outro Instrumental generated with Udio https://www.udio.com/ Intro Instrumental generated with Suno https://suno.com/

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: The Art of Sharing: Finding Peace Amidst Holiday Stress Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2024-12-21-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en gnistrande vinterdag.En: It was a sparkling winter day.Sv: Snöflingor dalade mjukt utanför museets stora fönster.En: Snowflakes softly drifted down outside the museum's large windows.Sv: Inne i konstmuseet var atmosfären varm och inbjudande.En: Inside the art museum, the atmosphere was warm and inviting.Sv: Juldekorationer prydde väggarna och skapade en stämning av festlig ro.En: Christmas decorations adorned the walls, creating a mood of festive peace.Sv: Sven, som älskade konst, hade länge sett fram emot att visa sina vänner, Karin och Lars, hans favoritutställning innan juldagen.En: Sven, who loved art, had been looking forward to showing his friends, Karin and Lars, his favorite exhibition before Christmas Day.Sv: Han ville verkligen att dagen skulle bli minnesvärd, särskilt för Karin, som var lite skeptisk till konstens värld.En: He truly wanted the day to be memorable, especially for Karin, who was a bit skeptical about the world of art.Sv: De gick genom salarna medan Sven entusiastiskt pekade ut sina favoritmålningar.En: They walked through the halls while Sven enthusiastically pointed out his favorite paintings.Sv: "Titta på det här mästerverket, Karin," sade Sven med ett brett leende, men inom sig kände han stressen från julens alla förberedelser ta över.En: "Look at this masterpiece, Karin," said Sven with a broad smile, but inside he felt the stress of all the Christmas preparations taking over.Sv: Han hade inte sagt något till sina vänner om sin stress.En: He hadn't said anything to his friends about his stress.Sv: Han ville inte förstöra dagen.En: He didn't want to ruin the day.Sv: Karin kände sig lite överväldigad av alla målningar, men hon uppskattade Svens passion.En: Karin felt a bit overwhelmed by all the paintings, but she appreciated Sven's passion.Sv: Under tiden gick Lars, som alltid verkade lugn, några steg bakom dem.En: Meanwhile, Lars, who always seemed calm, walked a few steps behind them.Sv: Han visste hur viktig konsten var för Sven och såg till att de tog sig tid att njuta.En: He knew how important art was to Sven and made sure they took the time to enjoy it.Sv: Plötsligt, framför en särskilt slående tavla, stannade Sven till.En: Suddenly, in front of a particularly striking painting, Sven stopped.Sv: Ett ögonblick senare svajade han och föll till marken.En: A moment later, he swayed and fell to the ground.Sv: Panik utbröt.En: Panic ensued.Sv: "Sven!"En: "Sven!"Sv: ropade Karin med skräck i rösten och viftade för att få hjälp.En: shouted Karin with fear in her voice, waving to get help.Sv: Museets personal rusade fram.En: The museum staff rushed over.Sv: Lars, med sin erfarenhet som ambulanssjukvårdare, reagerade direkt.En: Lars, with his experience as a paramedic, reacted immediately.Sv: Han knäböjde bredvid sin vän och kontrollerade att Sven andades.En: He knelt beside his friend and checked that Sven was breathing.Sv: "Det är okej," sade han lugnande.En: "It's okay," he said reassuringly.Sv: "Han verkar bara ha svimmat."En: "He seems to have just fainted."Sv: De hjälpte Sven att långsamt sätta sig upp.En: They helped Sven to slowly sit up.Sv: Museets personal kom med en stol och lite vatten.En: The museum staff brought a chair and some water.Sv: När Sven återfick sin färg erkände han med skam i rösten: "Jag har varit så stressad över julen.En: When Sven regained his color, he admitted with shame in his voice, "I've been so stressed about Christmas.Sv: Förlåt att jag inte sa något."En: I'm sorry I didn't say anything."Sv: Karin klappade honom mjukt på axeln.En: Karin gently patted him on the shoulder.Sv: "Du behöver inte be om ursäkt, Sven," sade hon varmt.En: "You don't need to apologize, Sven," she said warmly.Sv: "Vi vill inte att du ska skada dig själv för vår skull."En: "We don't want you to hurt yourself for our sake."Sv: Lars nickade instämmande.En: Lars nodded in agreement.Sv: "Du måste ta det lugnt, min vän.En: "You need to take it easy, my friend.Sv: Din hälsa är det viktigaste."En: Your health is the most important thing."Sv: Efter en stunds vila kände Sven sig bättre.En: After a moment's rest, Sven felt better.Sv: Han insåg vikten av att dela sina bekymmer.En: He realized the importance of sharing his worries.Sv: "Karin, kan vi planera några lugnare aktiviteter för julen?"En: "Karin, can we plan some calmer activities for Christmas?"Sv: frågade han försiktigt.En: he asked cautiously.Sv: "Absolut," svarade Karin med ett leende.En: "Absolutely," replied Karin with a smile.Sv: "Låt oss göra det till en lugn och mysig tid istället."En: "Let's make it a peaceful and cozy time instead."Sv: Snön fortsatte att falla utanför, men inne i museet fylldes luften av vänskapens värme och förståelse.En: The snow continued to fall outside, but inside the museum, the air was filled with the warmth of friendship and understanding.Sv: Sven insåg att det var oavsett konst eller planerade aktiviteter, att de var tillsammans och det var allt som betydde något.En: Sven realized that it was neither about the art nor the planned activities; being together was all that mattered.Sv: Och så lärde sig Sven vikten av att öppna sig och att hälsan var viktigare än hektiska helger.En: And so, Sven learned the importance of opening up and that health was more important than busy holidays.Sv: Museets lugnande atmosfär och hans vänner skulle ge honom den ro han behövde för resten av julen.En: The calming atmosphere of the museum and his friends would give him the peace he needed for the rest of Christmas. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: gnistrandedrifted: daladeadorned: pryddefestive: festligmemorable: minnesvärdskeptical: skeptiskexhibition: utställningoverwhelmed: överväldigadstriking: slåendeswayed: svajadeensued: utbrötparamedic: ambulanssjukvårdarereassuringly: lugnandefainted: svimmatstressed: stressadashamed: skamapologize: ursäktnodded: nickadeworries: bekymmercautiously: försiktigtpeaceful: lugncozy: mysigtogether: tillsammansimportance: viktenbusy: hektiskacalming: lugnandeunderstanding: förståelseadmitted: erkändeshame: skamrest: vila

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Solving Skogskyrkogården: A Family Mystery Uncovered Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2024-12-20-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll mjukt över Skogskyrkogårdens kyrkogård.En: The snow fell softly over Skogskyrkogården's cemetery.Sv: De höga tallarna kastade långa skuggor i det bleka vinterljuset.En: The tall pines cast long shadows in the pale winter light.Sv: Sven drog åt sin halsduk.En: Sven tightened his scarf.Sv: "Vi måste hitta den", sa han till sin syster Astrid.En: "We have to find it," he said to his sister Astrid.Sv: Astrid, med ett leende på läpparna, svarade: "Ja, men mormor sa att det var en grav med en speciell sten.En: Astrid, with a smile on her lips, replied, "Yes, but grandma said it was a grave with a special stone.Sv: Eller hur?"En: Right?"Sv: Sven nickade.En: Sven nodded.Sv: Hans mormor hade ofta berättat om den eventuella hemligheten.En: His grandmother had often spoken of the potential secret.Sv: En gammelfarfar som kanske hade stulit en uråldrig artefakt.En: A great-grandfather who might have stolen an ancient artifact.Sv: Historien fångade alltid hans fantasi.En: The story always captured his imagination.Sv: "Men kyrkogården är enorm", sa Astrid.En: "But the cemetery is enormous," Astrid said.Sv: "Och vi har inte mycket tid innan de stänger."En: "And we don't have much time before they close."Sv: De gick längs de vita stigarna.En: They walked along the white paths.Sv: Små ljus lyste upp gravarna, och här och där låg kransar som förberett för jul.En: Small lights illuminated the graves, and here and there were wreaths prepared for Christmas.Sv: Kyrkogården var vacker och stilla.En: The cemetery was beautiful and tranquil.Sv: "Jag tror", började Sven, "att vi borde börja vid den stora eken.En: "I think," Sven began, "we should start by the big oak.Sv: Mormor sa något om en grav som var ovanlig där."En: Grandma said something about an unusual grave there."Sv: De halkade lite på den isiga marken men fann snart den gamla eken.En: They slipped a little on the icy ground but soon found the old oak.Sv: Där väntade gravstenen.En: There, the gravestone awaited.Sv: Den var annorlunda, med en märklig relief.En: It was different, with a strange relief.Sv: Astrid pekade.En: Astrid pointed.Sv: "Titta!En: "Look!Sv: Där är en symbol."En: There's a symbol."Sv: Det var gammelfarfars sigill, utan tvekan.En: It was the great-grandfather's seal, without a doubt.Sv: Hjärtat slog snabbare hos Sven.En: Sven's heart beat faster.Sv: "Vi hittade det.En: "We found it.Sv: Nu behöver vi se om det finns något mer."En: Now we need to see if there's something more."Sv: De lyfte försiktigt på stenen och fann en liten fackla bakom den.En: They carefully lifted the stone and found a small compartment behind it.Sv: Ett gammaldags brev låg där inne.En: An old-fashioned letter was inside.Sv: Sven rullade försiktigt upp det.En: Sven carefully unrolled it.Sv: Astrid lyste med ficklampan för att läsa.En: Astrid shone the flashlight to read.Sv: "Det är en karta!"En: "It's a map!"Sv: utropade hon.En: she exclaimed.Sv: Sven log brett.En: Sven grinned widely.Sv: "Det är nog nästa ledtråd i mysteriet."En: "It's probably the next clue in the mystery."Sv: Hans röst hade en ny ton av säkerhet.En: His voice had a new tone of certainty.Sv: De visste att deras sökande precis hade börjat, men känslan av triumf värmde dem i vinterkylan.En: They knew their search had just begun, but the feeling of triumph warmed them in the winter cold.Sv: De reste sig och tittade en sista gång på symbolen.En: They stood up and looked once more at the symbol.Sv: "Vi måste berätta för mormor", sa Astrid, med ett leende som speglade Svens känsla av seger.En: "We have to tell grandma," Astrid said, with a smile that mirrored Sven's sense of victory.Sv: När de lämnade kyrkogården, kände Sven sig förändrad.En: As they left the cemetery, Sven felt changed.Sv: Kanske var det kärleken till mysterier eller vikten av familjehistorien.En: Perhaps it was a love for mysteries or the weight of family history.Sv: Hur som helst visste han nu att det var värt att utforska.En: In any case, he now knew it was worth exploring.Sv: Skogskyrkogårdens tystnad följde dem ut, men nu bar de med sig ett nytt uppdrag och värmen av julens ljus.En: Skogskyrkogården's silence followed them out, but now they carried with them a new mission and the warmth of Christmas lights. Vocabulary Words:cemetery: kyrkogårdpines: tallarnascarf: halsdukartifact: artefaktoak: ekencompartment: facklaillumined: lyste uppwreaths: kransartranquil: stillarelief: reliefseal: sigillcertainty: säkerhettriumph: triumpfsymbol: symbolfamiliar: välkändgleam: glansold-fashioned: gammaldagsrolled: rullademission: uppdragweight: viktexploring: utforskapotential: eventuellaimagination: fantasiicy: isigaenormous: enormgrandmother: mormorvicinity: närhetenenvelope: kuvertgaze: blicksilence: tystnad

#276 PACIFIC UEG | Von Vinyl zu Virtual | Sven Schäferkord | Founder & Managing Director EMEA von PACIFIC UEGWie ein Musik-Insider zum Co-Creation-Pionier wurdeIn dieser fesselnden Episode des Startcast Podcasts taucht Host Max Ostermeier in die Welt von Sven Schäferkord ein, dem Gründer und Managing Director EMEA von PACIFIC UEG. Sven, ein Kind der sich rasant wandelnden Musikindustrie, teilt seine faszinierende Reise vom "Unternehmer im Unternehmen" zum Vorreiter der Co-Creation.Tauche ein in Svens 15-jährige Odyssee durch die Musikbranche, wo er als Verantwortlicher für Künstler, Content und Business Development die digitale Transformation hautnah miterlebte. Erfahre, wie er gemeinsam mit seinem langjährigen Weggefährten Joe Hugger den mutigen Schritt in die Selbstständigkeit wagte und PACIFIC UEG gründete - ein Unternehmen, das die kreativsten Marken mit den ambitioniertesten Schöpfern verbindet.Sven enthüllt, wie PACIFIC UEG ein globales Netzwerk von Kreativen aufgebaut hat, von Künstlern über Agenturen bis hin zu Set-Designern und Musikern. Er erklärt das Konzept der "PACIFIC UEG fellows" und wie dieses System sicherstellt, dass Kunden immer mit den besten Talenten zusammenarbeiten, unabhängig von ihrem Standort.Höre, wie Sven die Herausforderungen der modernen Markenkommunikation angeht. Wie reagiert man auf eine jüngere Generation, die die Kommunikation auf den Kopf stellt? Wie schafft man es, dass Menschen sich wirklich für eine Marke interessieren? Sven teilt seine Erkenntnisse darüber, wie Co-Creation die Art und Weise, wie Marken auf den Markt gehen, revolutionieren kann.Erfahre mehr über PACIFIC UEGs einzigartiges Team - eine bunte Mischung aus Musikliebhabern, Digital Natives, Event-Profis, E-Commerce-Experten, Technikfreaks und B2B-Nerds. Sven gibt Einblicke in die Unternehmenskultur und erklärt, warum der Spaß bei der Arbeit für ihn und sein Team so wichtig ist.Diese Episode ist ein Muss für jeden, der verstehen möchte, wie man in einer sich ständig verändernden digitalen Landschaft erfolgreich navigiert. Sven teilt wertvolle Lektionen darüber, wie man traditionelle Marketingansätze überwindet und durch Co-Creation echten Mehrwert für Marken schafft.Egal ob du selbst in der Kreativbranche arbeitest, ein Marketingprofi bist oder einfach nur neugierig auf die Zukunft der Markenkommunikation bist - diese Episode bietet dir frische Perspektiven und inspirierende Ideen. Tauche ein in Sven Schäferkords Welt, wo Musik auf Marketing trifft und wo jede Herausforderung eine Chance zur Innovation ist.Schnall dich an für eine Reise durch die Höhen und Tiefen der Kreativbranche, gespickt mit Svens Einsichten aus jahrelanger Erfahrung in der Musikindustrie und als Unternehmer. Entdecke, wie PACIFIC UEG die Grenzen zwischen Marken und Kreativen verwischt und dabei völlig neue Möglichkeiten der Zusammenarbeit schafft.Diese Episode ist deine Eintrittskarte in die Welt der Co-Creation - wo Marken und Kreative gemeinsam Großes erschaffen und wo jedes Projekt eine Chance ist, die Regeln neu zu schreiben. Lass dich von Sven Schäferkord inspirieren und erfahre, wie du selbst zum Architekten deiner kreativen Zukunft werden kannst.Citations:[1] https://pacific-connects.com/a[2] https://pacific-connects.com/about/[3] https://pacific-connects.com/co-creation-playbook/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Sven's Christmas Escape: The Tale of the Locked Stall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2024-12-13-08-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kall decembermorgon, och julmarknaden i Stockholm strålade i sina mest lysande färger.En: It was a cold December morning, and the Christmas market in Stockholm shone in its brightest colors.Sv: Det doftade pepparkakor och glögg, och små ljus glimmade i träden.En: The scent of gingerbread and glögg filled the air, and small lights twinkled in the trees.Sv: Sven, en man med ett stort leende och lite för klumpiga händer, hade fått ansvaret för en av marknadsstånden.En: Sven, a man with a big smile and slightly clumsy hands, had been given responsibility for one of the market stalls.Sv: Inuti stod han och fyllde hyllorna med handgjorda juldekorationer.En: Inside, he stood filling the shelves with handmade Christmas decorations.Sv: Han var fast besluten att imponera på sin chef, Olof, på St. Lucia-dagen.En: He was determined to impress his boss, Olof, on St. Lucia-day.Sv: Men precis innan marknaden skulle öppna, hörde Sven ett klickande ljud.En: But just before the market was about to open, Sven heard a clicking sound.Sv: Dörren till boden stängde sig själv, och Sven insåg snabbt att han var inlåst!En: The door to the stall closed by itself, and Sven quickly realized he was locked in!Sv: Han försökte öppna den, men dörren vägrade att röra sig.En: He tried to open it, but the door wouldn't budge.Sv: Panik började smyga sig på, men han bestämde sig för att hålla sig lugn.En: Panic began to creep in, but he decided to stay calm.Sv: Med sin telefon ringde han sin vän Lise.En: With his phone, he called his friend Lise.Sv: Hon svarade snabbt, och han förklarade problemet.En: She answered quickly, and he explained the problem.Sv: Lise fnittrade först, men lovade att hjälpa.En: Lise giggled at first but promised to help.Sv: "Gör inte något dumt, Sven. Jag är där snart," sa hon.En: "Don't do anything silly, Sven. I'll be there soon," she said.Sv: Medan Lise rusade genom den snötäckta marknaden för att nå Sven, såg Olof till att allt var i ordning.En: While Lise rushed through the snow-covered market to reach Sven, Olof ensured everything was in order.Sv: Han skulle snart komma förbi Svens bås för att inspektera.En: He would soon pass by Sven's stall for inspection.Sv: När Lise kom fram till boden, diskuterade de snabbt en plan.En: When Lise arrived at the stall, they quickly discussed a plan.Sv: Tillsammans utarbetade de en lösning med en polkagris och lite julgransbelysning som de lyckades tråda genom dörrspringan.En: Together, they devised a solution using a candy cane and some Christmas tree lights, which they managed to thread through the door crack.Sv: Sven använde polkagrisen som krok och lyckades snärta upp låset precis när Olof närmade sig.En: Sven used the candy cane as a hook and managed to flick up the lock just as Olof approached.Sv: Dörren öppnades i det ögonblick Olof steg fram.En: The door opened the moment Olof stepped forward.Sv: Sven, som snabbt hade rättat till sin tomteluva, log oskyldigt.En: Sven, who had quickly adjusted his Santa hat, smiled innocently.Sv: Olof höjde på ögonbrynen men fortsatte bortåt, medan Lise gav Sven en klapp på ryggen.En: Olof raised an eyebrow but walked on, while Lise patted Sven on the back.Sv: Marknaden öppnade och Sven välkomnade sina första kunder med entusiasm.En: The market opened, and Sven enthusiastically welcomed his first customers.Sv: Hans berättelse om hur han blev fri från bodens tysta fängelse spred sig snabbt bland besökarna, och snart stod en nyfiken folksamling för att köpa hans dekorationer.En: His story of how he escaped the stall's silent prison quickly spread among the visitors, and soon, a curious crowd gathered to buy his decorations.Sv: Med Lises hjälp höll han en livlig jakt på charm och julglädje.En: With Lise's help, he maintained a lively pursuit of charm and Christmas cheer.Sv: I slutet av dagen insåg Sven att han inte behövde vara perfekt.En: At the end of the day, Sven realized he didn't need to be perfect.Sv: Det var entusiasmen och stödet från vänner som betydde mest.En: It was the enthusiasm and support from friends that mattered most.Sv: Och trots Olofs skeptiska blickar, fanns där ett litet leende som antydde att även hans chef blev lite smittad av Svens glädje.En: And despite Olof's skeptical looks, there was a small smile that suggested even his boss was slightly infected by Sven's joy.Sv: Julnatten föll över marknaden, och Sven, med Lise vid hans sida, kände att de tillsammans verkligen firade St. Lucia-dagen på bästa sätt.En: Christmas night fell over the market, and Sven, with Lise by his side, felt that they had truly celebrated St. Lucia-day in the best way possible. Vocabulary Words:stall: bodimpress: imponerabudge: röra sigcreep: smyga siggiggled: fnittradedevised: utarbetadethread: trådahook: krokflick: snärtainnocently: oskyldigtskeptical: skeptiskatwinkled: glimmadedetermined: fast beslutenpursuit: jaktadjusted: rättat tilllock: låsinspection: inspekteracharm: charmcurious: nyfikenprison: fängelseenthusiasm: entusiasmresponsibility: ansvaretslightly: liteapproached: närmade sigsilent: tystasupport: stöddecorations: dekorationerensured: såg tillsuspected: antyddeinfected: smittad

In dieser spannenden Folge des Karriere Insider Podcasts spricht David Döbele mit Sven Haase, Business Development Director bei CSC Global Financial Markets. Hier erzählt er uns über seine jahrzehntelange Karriere im Bereich Aktienhandel, teilt faszinierende Insights und vermittelt wertvolle Learnings.   Svens LinkedIn-Profil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenhaase/   Wenn wir euch auf eurem Karriereweg begleiten sollen, tragt euch bei uns ein: https://www.pumpkincareers.com/ Timestamps   00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:19 - Svens Werdegang 00:10:13 - Einstieg bei der Deutschen Bank 00:12:24 - Was man konkret im Aktienhandel macht 00:14:33 - Worauf es am meisten ankam 00:18:49 - So war es für Einsteiger 00:20:08 - Hierarchie nach Seniorität 00:22:27 - Wechsel nach London, kurz vor der Finanzkrise  00:23:30 - Arbeitszeiten 00:25:08 - Wie Sven mit Stress umgegangen ist 00:26:20 - Damalige Karriereaussicht 00:27:48 - Kulturunterschied London-Frankfurt 00:28:52 - Gehalt im Aktienhandel (Bank, Hedgefonds)  00:31:43 - Schwerpunktwechsel ins Global Transaction Banking 00:35:37 - Wechsel zu Vistra 00:39:19 - Eingewöhnung in andere Strukturen nach 20 Jahren Deutsche Bank 00:41:48 - Wechsel zu CSC Global Financial Markets 00:48:10 - Berufserfahrung ist Key 00:49:25 - In welcher Größenordnung werden Erfolge gemessen? 00:51:03 - Svens typische Arbeitswoche 00:54:17 - Familienleben in London 00:57:15 - Karrieremotivation 00:59:21 - Man muss herausfinden, wofür man brennt 01:00:59 - Svens Hobbys 01:01:55 - Produktivitätsroutinen 01:03:08 - Unvergessliche Momente 01:05:17 - Eines von Svens wichtigsten Learnings 01:07:29 - Machen ist wie Wollen - nur krasser 01:08:31 - Netzwerken ist alles 01:11:00 - Ratschlag an alle Studierende 01:13:03 - Outro Weitere hilfreiche YouTube-Videos:   INVESTMENTBANKER WERDEN (Guide): https://youtu.be/nT0haK_NCIc  UNTERNEHMENSBERATER WERDEN (Guide): https://youtu.be/50Hg3nO09HA  Die besten Unis für den Bachelor: https://youtu.be/n-YSo8ss0Ks  Die besten Unis für den Master: https://youtu.be/fdKknPZzO4w  ALLE JOBS NACH DEM BWL-STUDIUM: https://youtu.be/D1Ssf6uAQlY  ALLE FINANCE JOBS nach dem BWL-Studium: https://youtu.be/6kD05whSvEU  Wenn du dich für den Berufseinstieg in Investment Banking, Unternehmensberatung oder Private Equity interessierst, haben wir hier einige nützliche Links für dich zusammengefasst.   BWL-Masterplan: https://bwl-masterplan.com/ Der BWL-Masterplan ist ein 11-stündiger Videokurs, der dir sehr übersichtlich aufzeigt, was dich während eines ambitionierten BWL-Studiums erwartet. Kostenpunkt: 49€, hat man schnell wieder drin.   Target-Uni-Report: https://pumpkincareers.com/target-uni-report In diesem kostenfreien PDF-Report bekommst du eine Übersicht über alle besonders empfehlenswerten Unis für ein BWL-Studium in der DACH-Region (inkl. Studiengebühren, namhafte Alumni, etc.).   Investment Banking Analyst Report: https://pumpkincareers.com/investment-banking-analyst-report Für diesen Report hat pumpkincareers® die LinkedIn-Profile sämtlicher Personen analysiert, die 2019 bis Anfang 2021 bei einer der folgenden Firmen in Frankfurt a.M. als Investment Banking Analysten eingestiegen sind: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Bank of America, Citi, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Barclays, Rothschild und Lazard. Du erfährst genau, an welchen Unis diese Leute studiert haben, wie viele Praktika sie benötigt haben, etc. - sehr zu empfehlen für jeden, der im Investment Banking einsteigen will.   Consulting Einsteiger Report: https://pumpkincareers.com/consulting-report Auch in diesem Report wurden LinkedIn-Profile analysiert, dieses mal von über 1.200 Personen, die 2019 bis Mitte 2021 bei einer der folgenden Firmen in Deutschland, Österreich oder der Schweiz im Consulting nach dem Bachelor oder Master eingestiegen sind: Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Kearney, McKinsey & Company, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger oder Strategy&. Du erfährst wieder genau, an welchen Unis diese Leute studiert haben, wie viele Praktika sie benötigt haben, etc. - sehr zu empfehlen für jeden, der in der Strategieberatung einsteigen will.   Eine Gesamt-Übersicht über alle unsere bisher veröffentlichten Reports findest du übrigens hier: https://pumpkincareers.com/reports/ Schau gerne auch noch in unserem Blog vorbei: https://pumpkincareers.com/blog/   Falls du Fragen hast, die du persönlich mit uns besprechen willst, kannst du uns gerne auch auf LinkedIn (David Döbele, Jonas Stegh) oder Instagram (@pumpkincareers, @david.doebele) anschreiben.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/14829236/

In dieser Episode geht's rund: Der Weihnachtsbaum im Café Unique bringt festliche Stimmung. Bei Thermoplan Deutschland steht ein Geschäftsführerwechsel an und als Krönung berichtet Svens von einem Strassenkampf in Chicago.

Svena Kuzmina grāmata "Brīvībene" ieved gan jaunās tūkstošgades "nultajos gados" Vecrīgā un Ropažu ielā, gan vēstures modelī ar vecvectēvu portretiem un vectanšu noslēpumiem. Svens Kuzmins jau iepriekš brīdina, ka: "Visam šajā grāmatā aprakstītajam ir ilustratīva nozīme. Jebkāda līdzība ar reālām personām un notikumiem ir nejauša." Svens Kuzmins gremdējas ne tikai vecvecāku vēstures modelī Vanagu namā (Brīvībenē) vai tajā, kas no tā palicis pāri, bet zīmē arī tūkstošgades sākuma Rīgu un tās dīvainos iemītniekus, kuri, protams, grib taisīt revolūciju, tikai nezina, par ko īsti tagad. Tikmēr citi nodarbojas ar pagrīdes biznesu un veido tā laika konkurences īpatnības. Svena Kuzmina "Brīvībeni" izdevusi "Orbīta". Raidījumu atbalsta:

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Secret Windmill and an Unexpected Lesson in Bravery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2024-11-16-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een frisse herfstdag.En: It was a crisp autumn day.Nl: De bladeren lagen als een tapijt over het pad bij de Kinderdijk.En: The leaves lay like a carpet over the path near Kinderdijk.Nl: De lucht rook naar natte aarde en de wind fluisterde zachtjes door de bomen.En: The air smelled of wet earth, and the wind whispered softly through the trees.Nl: Sven, Lotte, en Jeroen stonden naast hun klasgenoten, allemaal in dikke jassen, met rode neuzen van de kou.En: Sven, Lotte, and Jeroen stood alongside their classmates, all in thick coats, with red noses from the cold.Nl: Ze waren op een schooluitje naar de beroemde windmolens.En: They were on a school trip to the famous windmills.Nl: Sven voelde zijn hart sneller kloppen.En: Sven felt his heart beat faster.Nl: Er was een verborgen windmolen waarvan hij zijn klasgenoten wilde vertellen.En: There was a hidden windmill he wanted to tell his classmates about.Nl: Hij wilde laten zien dat hij dapper was, maar de leraren hielden iedereen goed in de gaten.En: He wanted to show that he was brave, but the teachers were keeping a close eye on everyone.Nl: Hij keek naar Lotte.En: He looked at Lotte.Nl: Zij was altijd rustig en nadenkend.En: She was always calm and thoughtful.Nl: Misschien zou ze met hem meegaan?En: Maybe she would go with him?Nl: "Kom, we kunnen die geheime windmolen vinden," zei Sven zachtjes tegen Lotte.En: "Come on, we can find that secret windmill," Sven said softly to Lotte.Nl: Haar ogen flikkerden van nieuwsgierigheid, maar ook een beetje van zorgen.En: Her eyes flickered with curiosity, but also a bit with worry.Nl: "Ben je zeker?En: "Are you sure?Nl: Wat als we gepakt worden?"En: What if we get caught?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: Maar haar stem verraadde dat ze geïnteresseerd was.En: But her voice betrayed that she was interested.Nl: "Ik weet precies waar het is.En: "I know exactly where it is.Nl: We zijn zo terug," beloofde Sven.En: We'll be right back," Sven promised.Nl: Ondertussen hoorde Jeroen hun gefluister.En: Meanwhile, Jeroen heard their whispering.Nl: Hij stond altijd te popelen om Sven te overtreffen.En: He was always eager to outdo Sven.Nl: Zonder Sven of Lotte het te laten merken, volgde hij hen toen ze stilletjes de groep verlieten.En: Without Sven or Lotte noticing, he followed them as they quietly left the group.Nl: De molens stonden statig tegen de achtergrond van kleurrijke bomen.En: The mills stood stately against the backdrop of colorful trees.Nl: Ze liepen voorzichtig tussen de andere bezoekers door, en Sven leidde Lotte langs het pad.En: They walked carefully among the other visitors, and Sven led Lotte along the path.Nl: Na een tijdje bereikten ze een kleine windmolen, verborgen achter een rij hoge struiken.En: After a while, they reached a small windmill, hidden behind a row of tall bushes.Nl: Ze stopten om de windmolen van dichtbij te bekijken.En: They stopped to take a closer look at the windmill.Nl: De oude houten wieken kraakten zacht in de wind.En: The old wooden blades creaked softly in the wind.Nl: Het was alsof de molen alleen voor hen draaide.En: It was as if the mill was turning just for them.Nl: "Wow," fluisterde Lotte bewonderend.En: "Wow," Lotte whispered admiringly.Nl: "Dit is echt bijzonder, Sven."En: "This is really special, Sven."Nl: Plotseling verscheen Jeroen uit de struiken.En: Suddenly, Jeroen appeared from the bushes.Nl: "Ik had jullie wel door," zei hij zelfvoldaan.En: "I figured you out," he said smugly.Nl: "Laten we het avontuurlijk maken.En: "Let's make it adventurous.Nl: We kunnen naar boven klimmen!"En: We can climb to the top!"Nl: Sven aarzelde.En: Sven hesitated.Nl: Het klonk spannend, maar ook gevaarlijk zonder toezicht.En: It sounded exciting, but also dangerous without supervision.Nl: Lotte trok zachtjes aan zijn mouw.En: Lotte gently pulled on his sleeve.Nl: "Ik weet niet of dat een goed idee is, Sven," fluisterde ze bezorgd.En: "I don't know if that's a good idea, Sven," she whispered worriedly.Nl: Toen hoorden ze de roep van hun leraar in de verte.En: Then they heard the call of their teacher in the distance.Nl: "We moeten terug," stelde Sven vast, terwijl hij de juiste keuze overpeinsde.En: "We have to go back," Sven concluded, as he pondered the right choice.Nl: De roep van hun leraar werd dringender.En: Their teacher's call became more urgent.Nl: De beslissing lag nu bij hem.En: The decision was now up to him.Nl: "Nee, we gaan niet naar boven," besloot Sven uiteindelijk.En: "No, we're not going to climb," Sven decided finally.Nl: "Laten we teruggaan, Lotte."En: "Let's go back, Lotte."Nl: Jeroen rolde met zijn ogen, maar volgde hen toch.En: Jeroen rolled his eyes but followed them nonetheless.Nl: Bij terugkomst keken hun medeleerlingen en de leraar hen vragend aan.En: Upon returning, their classmates and the teacher looked at them questioningly.Nl: "Waar waren jullie?"En: "Where were you?"Nl: vroeg de leraar streng.En: the teacher asked sternly.Nl: Sven verzamelde zijn moed en vertelde de waarheid.En: Sven gathered his courage and told the truth.Nl: "We hebben een verborgen windmolen bekeken.En: "We looked at a hidden windmill.Nl: Het spijt ons dat we weggingen zonder het te zeggen."En: We're sorry for leaving without saying anything."Nl: Hij voelde zijn wangen gloeien, maar hij stond rechtop.En: He felt his cheeks flush, but he stood upright.Nl: De leraar zuchtte, maar glimlachte ook.En: The teacher sighed but also smiled.Nl: "Ik waardeer jullie eerlijkheid.En: "I appreciate your honesty.Nl: Volgende keer, blijf dichterbij."En: Next time, stay closer."Nl: Sven voelde een last van zijn schouders vallen.En: Sven felt a weight fall from his shoulders.Nl: Ondanks het feit dat hij niet de gevaarlijke held van het avontuur was geworden, leek Lotte zijn moed te waarderen.En: Even though he hadn't become the daring hero of the adventure, it seemed Lotte appreciated his courage.Nl: Jeroen bleef stil, misschien onder de indruk van Svens eerlijkheid.En: Jeroen remained silent, perhaps impressed by Sven's honesty.Nl: Op de weg terug naar huis, omringd door de prachtige herfstkleuren, wist Sven dat hij iets geleerd had.En: On the way home, surrounded by the beautiful autumn colors, Sven knew he had learned something.Nl: Dapperheid hoefde niet altijd iets gevaarlijks te betekenen.En: Bravery didn't always have to mean something dangerous.Nl: Eerlijkheid kon ook indruk maken.En: Honesty could also make an impression.Nl: En dat was een les om niet te vergeten.En: And that was a lesson not to forget. 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► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who's got a mention on A.J. Bell's podcast? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! It's the end of Q3 and Steve and Steve are getting ready to run through their portfolio changes. There's lots to talk about along with some news from a UK growth stock. In quickfire news, Steve W has been looking at a pair of US stocks that have both been falling. Nike is getting ready for a new CEO and Tesla is getting ready for the robotaxi launch. Steve D has been investigating Humana, which fell over 20% on news its policies have been downgraded. And he'd also like you to know you can update your will for free this month… The last three months have been eventful for Steve W. He's been selling Apple out of his ISA, but he insists that it isn't just to be like Warren Buffett. In another move that in no way resembles Berkshire Hathaway, he's also bought some US railroads. But has he figured out what to do with Southern Copper yet? Steve D has sold some stocks and bought others over the last quarter. D.R. Horton makes way and so does Kering. But the interesting question is what to do with £4,000 in cash. One possibility is Disney, which is just outside the top 4 in Steve's portfolio at the moment. But could a better opportunity be just around the corner? Greggs shares are down this week and it's hard to see why at first sight. The company reported solid increases, but the growth rate is slowing. Steve W's been having a look at the company's ambitions for an increased store count and what happens when it reaches maturity. Meanwhile, Steve D is eyeing US expansion… Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Our Weeks 7:21 Quick Tesla 28:40 Steve W Portfolio 40:53 Steve D Portfolio 57:47 Greggs Free Wills: https://freewillsmonth.org.uk/ ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com ► Disclaimer: This information is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Was Diageo's trading update this week really that good? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! It's a busy busy show this week. There's a lot to get through before the end of Q3 and Steve and Steve are ready to go. In quickfire news this week, we've got three stocks and some information on UK banks. Halma and Diageo both issued trading updates this week, but was either any good? Meanwhile, iPhone 16 sales seem to be set to come in lower than the previous model. But at least there's some good news – banks now have to refund fraud more quickly! There's been some sobering news from the UK pension scene recently. People aren't saving enough, and they're drawing down their savings early. It's not easy putting money aside with the cost of living going up. But Steve D has some ideas that people might think about if they're looking over their pensions this weekend. Card Factory is a new one for the show, though friend of the show JKR likes it. Steve W's been taking a look as the stock fell 21% this week. Inflation has been cutting into profits. But should investors be surprised after the guidance in the annual report just a few months ago? Micron was a very popular stock a few years ago. Superinvestors were crawling all over the memory chip company, but things have gone quieter later. Steve D's been taking a look after the stock popped 14% this week. But is now the time to buy it – and if not, then when? Steve W liked the look of A.G. Barr back in July. The stock climbed after that, but it's fallen back to below where it was before. Given this, is it a second chance at a stock that got away? Or is the new CEO a sign that things are going in a different direction to the one that Steve was expecting? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: Pensions: https://ifs.org.uk/articles/are-people-saving-enough-their-pensions ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Our Weeks 5:16 Bank Fraud News 9:07 iPhone Sales Slump 13:17 Drinks on Diageo! 17:36 Check Your Pension 24:47 Card Factory 42:50 Micron 53:53 AG Barr ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com ► Disclaimer: This information is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love Unfolds Amidst Crisis in Vondelpark Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/love-unfolds-amidst-crisis-in-vondelpark Story Transcript:Nl: Op een frisse herfstdag, toen de zon de bladeren in Vondelpark als gouden munten deed glinsteren, zaten Sven en Maaike op een deken.En: On a crisp autumn day, when the sun made the leaves in Vondelpark glisten like golden coins, Sven and Maaike sat on a blanket.Nl: De lucht was helder, gevuld met het gelach van kinderen en het zachte ruisen van bladeren.En: The air was clear, filled with the laughter of children and the gentle rustling of leaves.Nl: Sven had zorgvuldig hun favoriete lekkernijen in een picknickmand ingepakt, zijn gedachten gevuld met een plan dat zijn hart sneller deed kloppen.En: Sven had carefully packed their favorite treats into a picnic basket, his mind filled with a plan that made his heart race.Nl: Vandaag was de dag dat hij Maaike ten huwelijk zou vragen.En: Today was the day he would propose to Maaike.Nl: Maaike zat naast hem, haar ogen glinsterden bij het zien van de prachtige kleuren om hen heen.En: Maaike sat next to him, her eyes gleaming at the sight of the beautiful colors around them.Nl: Ze hield een kopje warme thee vast, een poging om de lichte vermoeidheid te bestrijden die haar de laatste tijd plaagde.En: She held a cup of warm tea, an attempt to combat the slight fatigue that had been troubling her lately.Nl: "Kijk, Sven," zei ze, wijzend naar een eekhoorn die nieuwsgierig naar hen keek.En: "Look, Sven," she said, pointing to a squirrel looking at them curiously.Nl: Sven glimlachte, zijn hand om het doosje dat diep in zijn zak verborgen zat.En: Sven smiled, his hand on the box hidden deep in his pocket.Nl: Hij wilde dat dit moment perfect zou zijn.En: He wanted this moment to be perfect.Nl: Maar toen Maaike giechelde om de capriolen van de eekhoorn, veranderde haar gezicht ineens.En: But then, as Maaike giggled at the squirrel's antics, her expression suddenly changed.Nl: Haar glimlach vervaagde, en voordat ze iets kon zeggen, begon ze te wankelen.En: Her smile faded, and before she could say anything, she began to sway.Nl: Plots viel ze achterover op het gras.En: Suddenly, she fell backward onto the grass.Nl: "Maaike!"En: "Maaike!"Nl: riep Sven, terwijl zijn hart zonk.En: Sven called out, as his heart sank.Nl: Hij voelde een koude angst in zijn borst.En: He felt a cold fear in his chest.Nl: Dit mocht niet gebeuren, niet nu.En: This couldn't happen, not now.Nl: Met trillende handen rukte hij zijn telefoon tevoorschijn en belde een ambulance.En: With trembling hands, he pulled out his phone and called an ambulance.Nl: De wereld leek te vervagen terwijl hij zich over haar heen boog, haar hand vasthoudend, hopend op een teken van bewustzijn.En: The world seemed to blur as he leaned over her, holding her hand, hoping for a sign of consciousness.Nl: De minuten leken uren.En: The minutes felt like hours.Nl: De nabijgelegen wandelaars stopten, bezorgd, terwijl Sven zich focuste op Maaike, alles vergetend behalve haar welzijn.En: Nearby walkers stopped, concerned, as Sven focused on Maaike, forgetting everything but her wellbeing.Nl: De sirenes van de ambulance brachten zowel hoop als angst.En: The ambulance sirens brought both hope and fear.Nl: "Blijf bij me, Maaike," fluisterde Sven, terwijl de paramedici snel aan het werk gingen.En: "Stay with me, Maaike," Sven whispered as the paramedics quickly got to work.Nl: Ze herwon langzaam haar bewustzijn.En: She slowly regained consciousness.Nl: Haar ogen flikkerden open en vonden zijn bezorgde blik.En: Her eyes flickered open and found his worried gaze.Nl: "Wat is er gebeurd?"En: "What happened?"Nl: vroeg ze zwakjes.En: she asked weakly.Nl: Sven slikte, een mengeling van opluchting en bezorgheid in zijn stem, "Ik weet het niet, maar je gaat nu naar het ziekenhuis."En: Sven swallowed, a mixture of relief and concern in his voice, "I don't know, but you're going to the hospital now."Nl: Terwijl de paramedici haar op de brancard tilden, gleed er iets uit Svens zak.En: As the paramedics lifted her onto the stretcher, something slipped from Sven's pocket.Nl: Het doosje viel met een zachte plof op de grond.En: The box fell softly to the ground.Nl: Maaike zag het en haar ogen verwijdde zich met herkenning.En: Maaike saw it, and her eyes widened with recognition.Nl: "Oh, Sven…" zei ze zachtjes.En: "Oh, Sven..." she said softly.Nl: Toen ze werd weggedragen, bleek het moment van crisis ook een ongepland moment van openbaring.En: As she was carried away, the moment of crisis also became an unplanned moment of revelation.Nl: Sven stond daar, het gevoel van mislukking vermengd met zorg.En: Sven stood there, feeling a mixture of failure and care.Nl: Maar in haar ogen zag hij geen teleurstelling, alleen liefde.En: But in her eyes, he saw no disappointment, only love.Nl: "Elke dag met jou is al een wonder," fluisterde ze, terwijl haar hand met zijn vingers verweven bleef.En: "Every day with you is already a miracle," she whispered, her hand still intertwined with his fingers.Nl: In het ziekenhuis, met Maaike veilig voor verdere tests, zat Sven naast haar bed.En: In the hospital, with Maaike safe for further tests, Sven sat beside her bed.Nl: Het was geen perfecte dag zoals gepland, maar het was hun dag.En: It wasn't the perfect day as planned, but it was their day.Nl: Hij leerde dat momenten niet altijd moeten zijn zoals je ze plant.En: He learned that moments don't always have to be as you plan them.Nl: Liefde vond zijn weg door zelfs de chaos van het onverwachte.En: Love found its way even through the chaos of the unexpected.Nl: Samen, hand in hand, beseften ze dat ze het avontuur van het leven aankonden.En: Together, hand in hand, they realized they could tackle the adventure of life.Nl: En dat was genoeg.En: And that was enough. 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► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: What is spodumene? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! It feels like the end of the summer in the UK. Steve D is getting ready for a special someone's birthday while Steve W is celebrating with some peanut brittle. This show was recorded on September 5th. The markets hadn't been kind in the run-up to this episode, but it was before things got even tighter on Friday… In quickfire news we're looking at news from the UK and the US. At home, the British ISA is now officially a non-starter and there's a chance Rightmove might be selling up. In the US, some weak PMI data and a subpoena caused Nvidia shares to sell off, while Zscaler had a small dip after some decent earnings. Time to buy, or cause for concern? Steve W's fascination with US freight trains continues. After a discussion of CSX, he's been taking a closer look at their main competitor. Norfolk Southern has had a turbulent few years. But has the PlayingFTSE Show's value investor been a bit too quick to dismiss a former Warren Buffett favourite? Steve D has been looking at a new stock that was mentioned on the Trading212 Forum. Ashtead Technology is an underwater equipment lessor that looks very interesting. The company looks like it can benefit from both traditional and renewable energy. The stock doesn't look expensive and there's a lot to like about the management team, too. Albemarle's share price has had a difficult time since 2022. The cost of lithium falling as electric vehicles fail to take market share has caused the stock to drop a long way. Steve W thinks now might be the time to have a look at the company, though. With some of the best assets in the world, what are the risks investors need to worry about? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: Norfolk Southern Article: https://yale.app.box.com/s/d009mv14ictfpeokpixqy6znllq4ay8m ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro  1:18 Announcement 2:04 Our Weeks 4:04 BISA Gone 7:38 Nvidia Rocked 10:36 Zscaler Results 13:45 Rightmove For Sale 17:26 Norfolk Southern 29:32 Ashtead Technology 45:24 Albemarle ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com ► Disclaimer: This information is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Why is this not Steve W's favourite time of the year? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! Steve W is back from holiday and ready to dive into what's been going on in the stock market. There's plenty to talk about and Steve D is ready to go… In our rapid review of this week, we've got four companies to talk about. Bunzl reported strong growth and Crowdstrike seems to be holding up ok after its big outage. Elsewhere, Salesforce looks to be reaching its final form in terms of growth. And Ryanair sent several stocks higher – including its own – with an announcement about winter travel. A few months ago, Steve D asked whether there might be anything from Europe that Steve W wanted to buy. Well there is and it's time to talk about it. Svenska Handelsbanken is a Swedish bank that does things a bit differently to the rest of its peers. It also seems to hold up well in a crisis, so why isn't Steve W buying it yet? Nvidia's latest earnings report indicates yet more strong growth. The market didn't love it, sending the stock down afterwards, but the company's scale is staggering. As well as the hyperscalers, entire governments are throwing cash at Jensen Huang's company. So is the latest setback a buying opportunity at this point for either Steve? Warren Buffett loves the US railroads and Steve W has been looking at one in particular. CSX operates across the Eastern US and produces some steady results. The stock also looks reasonably cheap at the moment. And with better operating margins than Apple or Alphabet, could this be an opportunity that's hiding in plain sight? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 4:48 Quickfire Bunzl 7:54 Quickfire Crowdstrike 12:01 Quickfire Ryanair 16:01 Quickfire Salesforce 21:30 Handelsbanken 32:37 Nvidia 47:58 CSX ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com ► Disclaimer: This information is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: What's a Montessori bed? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! Steve W's been on holiday this week, so this show was recorded on August 16th. Don't worry, though, there's still been plenty to talk about. We're sticking to the globetrotting theme for our quickfire round. Latin American StoneCo is on the list – Steve W made a mess of buying and selling it a few years ago, but how's it doing now? After that, we're off to the Swiss Alps to talk about On Running, the US for an update on Deere, and Uruguay to find out about dLocal. But which, if any, have the Steves been buying recently? Tencent is one of those stocks that people either love or hate, mostly depending on how they feel about investing in Chinese equities. But Steve D has been seeing promising signs from the company. The latest update features decent growth and a widening moat. So the big question for investors is when the value equation becomes attractive enough to offset the obvious risk of the VIE structure. Five Below is a stock that probably isn't on the radar of most UK investors. But Steve W thinks it looks interesting after a big fall since the start of the year. Things have started to look up just recently for the stock, though, so is it too late to buy? With the company exposed to under-pressure consumers in the US, the moment to strike might have passed. As always, we're interested in what's been going on with Monday.com. And as always, it's probably better and more interesting than the attention it gets. It's easy to see why Steve D likes it – the company is growing like a weed and the stock is close to its IPO price. Could that mean there's an opportunity here with investors looking the other way? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Our Weeks 5:47 Quick On  10:35 Quick Deere  15:01 Quick dLocal  18:37 Quick StoneCo 22:24 Tencent Earnings 33:51 Five Below  47:01 Monday.com ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who do both Steves have in their Fantasy Football teams? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! After a promising week for share prices, Steve and Steve are looking back on what's been happening. Not inflation, though – that might have been positive, but nobody cares. In our quickfire round this week, we're looking at some old favourites that we haven't thought about recently and some new ideas. We're off to Brazil, Singapore, the US, and the UK. Synthomer is very much in wait-and-see mode, while Warren Buffett's favourite Brazilian fintech Nubank is surging ahead. Walmart is a bit more ponderous and Sea Limited has hit the buffers. We're not just about stocks on the PlayingFTSE Show and Steve D's seen an interesting opportunity to get 10% on cash. There isn't really much of a catch, either, £250 per month and 10% per year. Steve W is quite taken with the product and is about to sign up. But don't miss a really excellent analysis of why this works for all parties from Steve D along the way. Adyen – Steve D's favourite fintech – has had ‘one of those 20% weeks'. It does that sometimes, but this one makes a lot of sense after some impressive numbers as the company is firing on all cylinders. Steve W's particularly impressed at the context around those numbers – with everyone else reporting caution, higher volumes means market share gains. But how much of an opportunity is India going forward? Admiral – one of Steve W's favourite insurers – has seen its share price jump 9%. The UK's underwriting champion of the world has reported higher volumes and widening margins. That'll work in any environment and it translates to higher dividends for investors. With the stock up 9%, though, could it still be a bargain for investors to consider? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Our Weeks 5:35 Quick Synthomer 9:24 Quick Nubank 13:22 Quick Walmart 16:19 Quick Sea  20:54 10% Savings Account 27:02 Adyen 40:48 Admiral ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who accidentally bought a Cherry Pepsi Max this week? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! After a massive stock market selloff on Monday, things have largely made their way back to normal. But both the Steves are down plenty enough in their portfolios. That's ok, though, there's plenty to talk about. We've got earnings from the travel sector, a cybersecurity tech business, and a fertility company to talk about. Following the success of our quick-fire round last time, we've got some more. Realty Income's stock hit a 52-week high and Berkshire Hathaway has been selling Apple – Steve W's on the case. Steve D has been looking at Vulcan Materials, Eli Lilly, and Reddit. Something of a mixed bag here, but there are some interesting moves going on. Shares in Airbnb fell 15% after the company's earnings report this week. Steve W thinks the market might be barking up the wrong tree again, though. A slowdown due to weakening travel demand is probably no surprise. But with interest rates about to fall, what effect will that have on the firm's bottom line? Steve D has been looking at Fortinet – and has made a decision based on the latest update. The stock took a huge jump, so is there more to come, or is it time to get out? A closer look reveals some interesting developments after acquisitions. The stock is at a normal-ish forward multiple, though, so how much margin of safety is there? Disney's report was one of two halves – according to Steve W anyway. The streaming division is showing signs of strength, turning a profit a quarter sooner than it was supposed to. The parks division is going less well, though, battling inflation and that weak travel demand we talk so much about. The stock is down again, but is this a buying opportunity? Progyny's shares have been falling and Steve D has been looking at why. There's some pressure from the macroeconomy, but US big tech has more to do with it than it might seem. Is the stock a buy as it falls further? The long-term demand fundamentals are probably still as good as they were, so is the investment thesis from before still intact? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Our Weeks 7:33 Quickfire Round 30:34 Airbnb 44:22 Fortinet 53:29 Disney 1:05:07 Progyny ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who's had an accident with the black treacle? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! Some weeks, it's hard to know what to talk about on the show because the stock market has been quiet. This isn't one of those weeks. There have been earnings reports coming from all corners and stocks making big moves in either direction. Steve and Steve have a lot on their minds, so here we go. There's a lot that we couldn't look at as closely as we might have, just because there's so much going on elsewhere. But we've made a list and decided to blaze over it all quickly with a headline and a key point. Meta, Intel, Pfizer, Nintendo, and Croda all came out with updates this week. Some were good, some were bad, and one was downright ugly – spoiler: the ugly one was Intel… Amazon's earnings didn't go over well with the market and the stock is falling as a result. Revenues were down due to consumer switching, but the business is showing growth in all the right places. Beneath that, there's an awful lot going on that Steve D has been paying attention to. With a close look at the details of what the company is working on, could this be a buying opportunity for either Steve? Steve W has been looking at Apple. The report wasn't hugely surprising as services revenue grew and iPhone sales fell mostly due to a weak performance in China. These are all themes we've seen before and the stock market seemed ok with the news. But is an iPhone supercycle on the way with the latest AI features ready to be unleashed? Diageo shares went down, then up, then down again after the latest earnings release. Weak performances in the US, Latin America & the Caribbean, and Africa led to a decline in sales. Was this such a big surprise, though? Steve W doesn't think so and Steve D has been taking a closer look at the new CEO's plans to reinvigorate growth across the product range. Shares in Rolls-Royce jumped 10% after the latest trading update. We could talk about LTSAs, flying hours, and small modular reactors – but who cares, the company's paying a dividend. At least, it is from 2025. Steve W has been looking at what this might amount to for shareholders and whether it's worth getting dividend investors excited about future passive income. Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Our Weeks 6:41 Quickfire 24:10 Amazon 43:28 Apple 54:34 Diageo 1:10:18 Rolls Royce ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Which stock did Steve D sell this week? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! As the Hundred gets started and the One-Day Cup kicks into action, Steve and Steve are in to talk about about… stocks. Don't worry, there's plenty going on there, too. US tech took a bit of a downturn this week as the latest results from Alphabet came out. The report looked ok, but the stock fell 5% and the rest of the stock market had a bit of a tumble with it. Steve D's been looking at the numbers and thinks things look pretty good in the Cloud division. Steve W's eye, however, has been drawn to another part of the organisation. Ryanair shares fell 20% this week as the company announced Q2 profits almost halving from the previous year. But Steve W thinks this might – weirdly – not be a bad thing. If the airline industry is going to come under pressure, it might well be a case of survival of the fittest. And Ryanair looks like it's built to last in ways its rivals might not be. The Kering share price hit a 7-year low this week. And with Gucci – its flagship brand – going through a tough time, Steve D has been rethinking his investment in the company. Is it a case of thesis busted? Or is this a cyclical downturn that will blow over with a chance to double down on the stock at a bargain price? Unilever is a stock we've talked about a few times this year, mostly in the context of how Steve W screwed this one up. And the latest reports indicate things are still going well. The company is reporting revenue growth in geographies others are struggling with. But with the stock up 7% on the latest report, surely it's too late to buy now..? Luxury conglomerate LVMH is a company that both Steves have been admirers of for some time. But the stock is down 8% since the start of the year. A diversified operation run by one of the best operators in the business is a proposition to take seriously. But what happens after Bernard Arnault? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Our Weeks 5:57 Google 22:04 Ryanair 35:50 Kering 49:12 Unilever 1:03:17 LVMH  ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who's had a worse week than Steve D? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! It's been an exciting week in the stock market, with news all over the place. The Steves are in to discuss some of the earnings highlights, but there's a lot more making things interesting right now. Shares in ASML have taken a bit of a hit recently. The company reported solid earnings and a decent outlook, though, so could there be a buying opportunity here? International relations – especially with China – are a constant question over semiconductor stocks. So has Steve D been thinking about the implications of a Trump presidency for the business? It's that time of the quarter where we talk about what we've been looking at on Netflix. And also how the company has been developing in terms of members, revenues, and profits. Earnings look reasonable and the stock is slightly higher despite a modest guide. But what's the bigger story here – consolidation, or growth in the ad-supported offering? VAT Group is a near-monopoly in the semiconductor space. And it has a P/E ratio to match – but the company has some optimistic predictions for the next couple of years. This is one that Steve D has been looking at and the stock has been falling on the back of the latest report. So is there a buying opportunity here? We've not talked about Domino's on the show before, but Steve W has been taking a look. The stock is down after the latest earnings report offered weak guidance. The company has an interesting franchise model, making it smaller than it might seem. But is a temporary delay to the number of outlets enough to draw in show's value investor in? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps 0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS 6:35 ASML 28:27 NETFLIX 43:22 VAT GROUP 1:02:05 DOMINOS  Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

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► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: How far is Cumbernauld from Hull City Centre? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! There's lots to talk about on this week's show. Steve and Steve have had a good week in the markets and are dying to talk about it. It's no secret that the London Stock Exchange has been struggling to attract listings lately with the likes of Arm, TUI, and Flutter looking elsewhere. But the FCA has some ideas for how to change this. A raft of measures have been announced including removing market cap restrictions and relaxing profitability requirements, but will any of them work? Steve and Steve have some ideas. Earnings season in the US has kicked off and – as usual – Steve W has been looking at the banking sector. Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and J.P. Morgan have all reported earnings with more to come. Despite beats almost across the board, the stocks are all down. But is a rise in investment banking revenue something for shareholders to get excited about over the next few months and years? Terry Smith has been catching investors up on the progress of Fundsmith's results. The UK's Warren Buffett has been underperforming the S&P 500 – but he has a good reason. Not owning Nvidia has led a lot of investors to miss out on some spectacular returns. But Steve D is doubtful that this is the only reason for the fund's underperformance over the last year. A.J. Barr is a stock we haven't spoken about on the podcast before – at least, not in any depth. But Steve W thinks it might be an interesting opportunity at the moment. As the company embarks on its ‘margin rebuild' programme after a 2022 acquisition, earnings are set to rise. Could that – plus some multiple expansion – generate a 30% return by the end of 2026? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS 10:25 FCA CHANGES 23:48 US BANKS 38:01 TERRY SMITH UNDERPERFORMS 50:36 AG BARR ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who didn't get what they voted for in this week's election? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! It's been a really good week for UK shares. The election going as the market expected has helped prices in the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250. Steve and Steve are in to talk about the election, but not just the election. There's a lot to talk about in terms of stocks to consider buying. We've talked about the election quite a lot over the last few weeks, so feels right to have a debrief now that it's all done. Labour won in a landslide and there were big gains for Reform and the Greens. What lessons should investors – and UK citizens more generally take from this one? Steve and Steve have their ideas, but from now, it's mostly about looking forward. Monzo has been boosting its security recently. The bank that brought in a notification to say they're not calling you now has some interesting new features. There's now the ability to set locations for transferring large amounts, so if your phone goes missing there's a bit more protection. Would Steve and Steve be willing to sign up for it? Labour's plan to build 1.5m new houses over the next three years is ambitious. But it could be a big boost for Forterra – the show's favourite brick manufacturer. The stock is climbing after the election result on the promise of strong demand. Steve W is wondering whether this is time to buy, sell, or hold, though. We haven't discussed McDonald's on the PlayingFTSE Show before. Most people – certainly us – know what it does, but there's more going on than meets the eye. Widening margins and a declining share count aren't what we might expect from a stock at a 52-week low. So is there a buying opportunity here for either of the Steves? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & How's Your Week Been? 9:38 Election Debrief 21:01 Monzo 33:26 Forterra 49:58 Mcdonalds ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Are the Labour party taxing condoms? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! It's the last show before the UK election and the end of the first half of 2024. That means it's a good time for Steve and Steve to have a look forward in politics and back in the stock market. Steve D has managed to keep his churn relatively low. A run through his portfolio indicates there have only been a few big sells, with Deckers and Cava among them. So what has Steve been buying? There's a UK stock in the mix and could there possibly be a return to his portfolio for an old favourite? Steve W has also sold one big position and one smaller one. But with the start of the new financial year, he's been taking the opportunity to get started on his Stocks and Shares ISA. It's been a UK-heavy quarter for Steve W. But which of his stocks has Steve D also been buying since the end of March? The Green Party have an ambitious manifesto that is focused on investing heavily. And they're not scared to borrow money to do it. Predictably, they have a lot on their minds to do with renewable energy and the climate. But what else is part of the Green Party's plan for Britain if they – somehow – win the election? Top of Reform's priorities is – unsurprisingly – immigration. The party has plans to spend heavily on the local and national services, cutting the foreign aid budget to fund it. The odds of Reform winning the election are very long indeed. But should investors pay attention to a quiet part of society that might make itself known when voting time comes? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► UBI Link: https://jacobin.com/2016/05/richard-nixon-ubi-basic-income-welfare/ ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & How's Your Week Been? 6:24 Steve D Review 24:56 Steve W Review 44:06 Green Party 1:03:16 Reform Review ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Mystery Amid Snow: The Hidden Guardian of Gamla Stan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/mystery-amid-snow-the-hidden-guardian-of-gamla-stan Story Transcript:Sv: När månen lyste över Gamla Stan och stjärnorna glittrade i kvällshimlen, var allt lugnt och stilla.En: When the moon shone over Gamla Stan and the stars glittered in the evening sky, everything was calm and still.Sv: Men i tystnaden på de snöiga gatorna fanns något mystiskt.En: But in the silence of the snowy streets, there was something mysterious.Sv: Varje morgon upptäcktes nya fotspår i snön.En: Every morning, new footprints were discovered in the snow.Sv: Trots att snön alltid var färsk och obefläckad på kvällen, dök fotspåren upp igen nästa morgon.En: Despite the snow always being fresh and unblemished at night, the footprints reappeared the next morning.Sv: Sven bodde i en liten lägenhet på Lilla Nygatan.En: Sven lived in a small apartment on Lilla Nygatan.Sv: Han var nyfiken men lite rädd.En: He was curious but a little scared.Sv: "Vem eller vad skapar dessa spår?En: "Who or what creates these tracks?"Sv: ", tänkte han varje morgon när han gick till jobbet.En: he wondered every morning as he went to work.Sv: Lena var Svens bästa vän.En: Lena was Sven's best friend.Sv: Hon bodde också i Gamla Stan, bara några kvarter bort.En: She also lived in Gamla Stan, just a few blocks away.Sv: Erik var deras gemensamma vän.En: Erik was their mutual friend.Sv: Han arbetade på ett café och hörde om fotspåren från sina kunder.En: He worked at a café and heard about the footprints from his customers.Sv: En kall vinterkväll möttes Sven, Lena och Erik.En: One cold winter evening, Sven, Lena, and Erik met.Sv: De bestämde sig för att ta reda på vem som skapade de mystiska fotspåren.En: They decided to find out who was creating the mysterious footprints.Sv: "Vi möts här vid midnatt," sade Lena.En: "Let's meet here at midnight," said Lena.Sv: "Vi måste få svar."En: "We need to get answers."Sv: Vid midnatt kom de tre vännerna tillbaka till Lilla Nygatan.En: At midnight, the three friends returned to Lilla Nygatan.Sv: De huttrade i kylan men var fast beslutna att lösa mysteriet.En: They shivered in the cold but were determined to solve the mystery.Sv: Snön var tjock och vit som vanligt.En: The snow was thick and white as usual.Sv: De stod gömda i en gränd och väntade.En: They hid in an alley and waited.Sv: Klockan slog ett, sedan två, och inget hände.En: The clock struck one, then two, and nothing happened.Sv: Men precis när klockan var tre på morgonen hördes lätta steg i den tysta natten.En: But just as the clock struck three in the morning, faint steps were heard in the silent night.Sv: En skugga rörde sig snabbt längs de smala gränderna.En: A shadow moved quickly along the narrow alleys.Sv: Sven, Lena och Erik följde efter skuggan, deras hjärtan slog fort av spänning.En: Sven, Lena, and Erik followed the shadow, their hearts pounding with excitement.Sv: När de kom fram till en gammal mur, försvann skuggan.En: When they reached an old wall, the shadow disappeared.Sv: "Vad nu?"En: "What now?"Sv: viskade Erik.En: whispered Erik.Sv: Men när de tände sina ficklampor, såg de något märkligt.En: But when they turned on their flashlights, they saw something strange.Sv: Det fanns ett hål i muren, och bakom muren fanns en hemlig trappa som ledde ner i mörkret.En: There was a hole in the wall, and behind the wall was a secret staircase leading down into the darkness.Sv: "Vi måste gå ner," sade Lena beslutsamt.En: "We have to go down," said Lena determinedly.Sv: De tre vännerna gick försiktigt ner för trappan.En: The three friends carefully descended the stairs.Sv: När de kom ner, såg de något som fick dem att tappa andan.En: When they reached the bottom, they saw something that took their breath away.Sv: Det fanns en gammal kista av ek.En: There was an old oak chest.Sv: Den var täckt med damm och spindelväv.En: It was covered in dust and cobwebs.Sv: Lena öppnade kistan och hittade gamla böcker och kartor.En: Lena opened the chest and found old books and maps.Sv: Det var kartor över Gamla Stan, och det var markerade platser där fotspåren började och slutade.En: They were maps of Gamla Stan, marked with places where the footprints began and ended.Sv: "Här är lösningen," sade Sven.En: "Here's the solution," said Sven.Sv: "Men vem har gjort allt detta?"En: "But who has done all this?"Sv: Plötsligt hördes ett skratt.En: Suddenly, there was a laugh.Sv: En gammal man kom fram från skuggorna.En: An old man emerged from the shadows.Sv: "Jag har väntat på er," sade mannen.En: "I've been waiting for you," said the man.Sv: "Jag är Karl, och jag skyddar Gamla Stans hemligheter."En: "I am Karl, and I protect Gamla Stan's secrets."Sv: Karl berättade att han varje natt gick ut för att kontrollera och fixa dolda tunnlar och hemliga vägar under staden.En: Karl explained that every night he went out to check and fix hidden tunnels and secret paths under the city.Sv: "Fotspåren är mina," sade han leende.En: "The footprints are mine," he said with a smile.Sv: "Jag ville bara se om någon skulle märka det och komma för att lösa mysteriet.En: "I just wanted to see if anyone would notice and come to solve the mystery.Sv: Ni är modiga."En: You are brave."Sv: Sven, Lena och Erik kände lättnad och glädje.En: Sven, Lena, and Erik felt relief and joy.Sv: De hade löst mysteriet och fått en ny vän i Karl.En: They had solved the mystery and made a new friend in Karl.Sv: Gamla Stan var inte längre bara en plats, utan en plats med magi och hemligheter.En: Gamla Stan was no longer just a place, but a place with magic and secrets.Sv: När solen steg över Gamla Stan, gick vännerna hem med varma hjärtan.En: As the sun rose over Gamla Stan, the friends went home with warm hearts.Sv: Nästa morgon skulle de se fotspåren i snön igen, men nu visste de att Karl vakade över staden och dess hemligheter.En: The next morning, they would see the footprints in the snow again, but now they knew that Karl was watching over the city and its secrets. 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► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: What's Steve D doing this week? Don't find out on this wek's PlayingFTSE Show! It's been a bruising week in the markets for both Steve and Steve, with UK stocks struggling as interest rate cuts are delayed. But they're here to talk about itwith everyone. With the election on the horizon, Steve D has been taking a look at some manifestoes. We're starting this week with the Conservative Party and what they're planning. There are plans for National Insurance, defence, education, and energy. A lot have been trailed in advance, but do any of them resonate with Steve and Steve? Halma is one of Steve W's favourite UK stocks and it reported its full-year results this week. The stock is up 12% as earnings look positive, but is a P/E ratio of 40 too much to pay? High-performing conglomerates can be great investments, but they tend to slow down over time. So is Halma anywhere near that point, or is the company's growth just speeding up? Wise is a stock that has confused the Steves before. Last time it provided an update, the stock went down but it wasn't entirely clear why – and it's doing it again… Interest income is high with interest rates up. But with the stock now at 75% of its IPO price, at what point does it become a bargain that's too good to pass up? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & How's Your Week Been? 9:48 Tory Manifesto 33:12 Halma 47:21 Wise ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

Diese Folge enthält ein aufschlussreiches Gespräch mit Sven, einem professionellen Fußballberater aus Hamburg, der sich mit der facettenreichen Welt des Fußballmanagements beschäftigt. Sven erzählt von seinem Weg vom Fußballbegeisterten zum Berater, wobei er sich auf Spielerverträge, Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und das neue Konzept des "Human Branding" konzentriert. Das Gespräch befasst sich mit der Entwicklung des Fußballs und betont die Bedeutung von Spielerpersönlichkeiten und deren Positionierung über ihre Leistung auf dem Spielfeld hinaus. Außerdem geht es um die unterschiedlichen Fankulturen in Deutschland und England, persönliche Anekdoten, die die emotionale Bindung der Fans verdeutlichen, und die kommerziellen Veränderungen im Sport. In der Folge geht es auch um einflussreiche Persönlichkeiten wie David Beckham und Jürgen Klopp, die Bedeutung des Vereinsmanagements und der Führung sowie die Leistungsdiagnostik. Abschließend stellt Sven kommende Projekte vor, die darauf abzielen, persönliche Marken in der Fußballbranche zu entwickeln. 00:00 Einleitung und Vorstellung der Gäste 01:05 Svens beruflicher Hintergrund im Fußball 01:45 Die Rolle eines Fußballberaters 04:30 Human Branding im Fußball 08:27 David Beckham: Eine Fallstudie zum Personal Branding 11:13 Herausforderungen und Entwicklungen im Fußball-Branding 20:12 Danny Röhls Karriereweg 26:31 Die Bedeutung von Authentizität im Fußballsponsoring 32:10 Die Zukunft des Fußballs und des Player Branding 42:07 Die Bedeutung von Personal Branding im Fußball 42:25 Herausforderungen für die Sportmedien 43:07 Die Entwicklung von Fußballvereinen zu Medienhäusern 44:54 Die Rolle ehemaliger Spieler im Vereinsmanagement 46:42 Kritik und persönliche Erfahrungen mit dem Fußball 48:35 Die sich verändernde Dynamik des Fußballs 51:40 Fankultur und ihr Einfluss 53:47 Das Phänomen der Popularität des Fußballs 54:02 Der Aufschwung des Frauenfußballs 01:06:33 David Beckham: Eine Fallstudie zum Personal Branding 01:15:48 Die Rolle der Trainer und die Teamdynamik 01:18:46 Die Zukunft der Leistungsanalyse im Fußball 01:20:08 Fazit und Schlussgedanken Sponsored by ikea.de/unternehmen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lars-behrendt/message

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Did Steve D buy those Diageo shares from last week? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are talking stocks to consider buying this week. There's some news left over from last time and three more to add to the watchlists. We've had a request from a viewer on Spotify to talk about Games Workshop. Steve W has been looking at this one and there's a lot to like about the company. Strong intellectual property makes for some attractive economics. But why does Steve think it will upset both value investors and dividend investors? Steve D has been hunting for bargains and the place he's been looking is Ollie's Bargain Outlet. Discount retail is in at the moment and this is a stock we've looked at before. Strong growth from new stores as well as some more affluent customers refusing to trade back up as inflation subsides is pushing things along. Is the stock (or Five Below) a buy? Rentokil Initial isn't a stock we've talked about on the show before, but it's catching Steve W's attention. Pest control is about as acyclical as it gets, but the stock is down big. A potentially transformative acquisition is the reason, but could the damage to the balance sheet be temporary? And after a 7% rally, is it too late for UK investors to get buying? MongoDG is a database software business that's on the move higher. Stock-based compensation is growing swiftly, but so is the overall business. A big drop might be an opening for the Steves to start taking an interest. With the industry in a cyclical downtrend, could it be time to make a move with others on the sidelines? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & How's Your Week Been? 7:38 Games Workshop 25:44 Ollies Bargain Outlet 44:41 Rentokil 58:51 Mongodb ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: What's Steve D been thinking about in bed this week? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! There's been a lot going on in the world and Steve and Steve are on deck to talk about some of the highlights. They're talking bank accounts, earnings, and a stock for investors to consider buying. Marcus have been pulling in their interest rates – and both Steves have noticed it. Holding cash in the Goldman savings account isn't as attractive as it might once have been. There's now clear daylight between its rate and the rate on the Trading212 account. But Steve W is wondering whether this might be a sign of things to come. If rates are about to come down, dividend yields are likely to follow. So could time be running out to invest in the stock market with prices at bargain levels? The latest earnings report from Salesforce is also out. The market didn't much like it, with margins coming down, but Steve D thinks there's a lot to like about it. Stock-based compensation is relatively high, at 8% of revenues. But is this something investors should be ok with given the company's performance across the board? Growth has been strong across the board and Salesforce is in a position where nobody wants to compete with them. With the stock down, Steve D is having a closer look. Steve W has been looking at Diageo. With the FTSE 100 up solidly over the last year, the stock has been going the other way. A strong brand portfolio and a huge distribution network give it a big advantage over its competitors. So why has the stock been going backwards? A premium portfolio in a world of high interest rates hasn't been a winning combination. But with Guinness holding up well, Steve W thinks things might be about to turn around. ► What We Consumed This Week: ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & How's Your Week Been? 7:47 Savings Rates Are Being Cut 20:55 Salesforce 43:58 Diageo ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Whose town has been taken over by a bunch of Karens? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! We're getting straight into the action this week – there's a General Election on the way. And Steve and Steve have plenty to think about here. It comes on the back of an impressive inflation reading that the FTSE 100 didn't like very much. But what should investors be looking for next from the UK? Nvidia reported earnings this week and the numbers came in impressive. With AI spending still going, the company annoucned 600% revenue growth. The question for investors is what the supply and demand balance looks like. Steve W is more concerned about supply and Steve D thinks the real question is around demand. Rolls-Royce has had an impressive couple of years. It's not been going full Nvidia, but a recovery in engine flying hours has been driving things forward. The company announced this week that it's on track to its £3.1bn free cash flow target in 2027. But the stock didn't move, so Steve W is taking a closer look at a potential bargain. Bloomsbury has been a terrific stock for Steve D. Led by the output of Sarah J. Mass, the company has been growing impressively and put up some strong numbers. What does it look like if the publication cadence slows down, though? Steve D has the answer, but in the meantime, there's a 25% dividend increase for investors to enjoy. Experian share trade at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 40. And with company growing at 6% per year, it looks like it's grossly overpriced. Steve W thinks there's more going on with the stock, though. But is a cyclical recovery in the US and a strong presence in Latin America enough to get the company growing enough to justify its price tag? Deckers is a stock that has had Steve D doing victory laps for some time. And the company announced a strong set of earnings this week. The growth looks steady, rather than spectacular. Steve is rethinking his investment as a result. But what's the ideal timeline for him to make a sell with the pound holding up well against the dollar in the face of the latest election news? ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & How's Your Week Been? 6:25 UK Election 19:54 Nvidia 38:03  Rolls Royce 50:20 Bloomsbury 1:06:23 Experian 1:19:49 Deckers ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: What do Steve and Steve not talk about? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! It's been a busy week in the financial markets and Steve and Steve have been watching what's going on. There's 13F news and earnings reports from around the (developed) world to get stuck into. Warren Buffett has been buying a secret new stock over the last 9 months. Well, the secret is out – and the stock is Chubb. It's not a UK security and fire safety company, it's a Swiss insurer. Steve W has been looking at the stock and the underlying business. Chubb is a better-than-average stock at a below-average price. With Buffett's experience in insurance, it's easy to see why he's been buying – but is either Steve interested? Euronext released a trading update this week and it looks strong. Revenues are growing nicely and the company has been expanding its clearing division. Steve and Steve compare the largest EU exchange to LSEG – which runs Refinitiv and the London Stock Exchange. Long story short, things are much more straightforward across the channel. Steve D owns this one, is Steve W about to join in? And could LSEG finally be in the clear to start optimising for profits and cash flows? Diploma is one of Steve W's favourite stocks. The share price has been going higher again this week after the latest earnings release. It's a story of a lot of little things adding up to a big one. With revenues growing, margins widening, and cash conversion improving, there's plenty for shareholders to be pleased about. The stock isn't cheap, but it hasn't been cheap for ages. And if the growth is set to continue, there's going to be plenty good returns for investors before the company gets too big to expand. Monday.com has been a big winner for Steve D. The stock rocketed higher this week as a strong set of earnings revealed a business doing an impressive job in a crowded industry. The stock has a P/E ratio north of 500, but that's set to come down significantly. And with growth showing good momentum, the multiple could get a lot lower in a short space of time. There's also a takeover angle to ► What We Consumed This Week: ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:01 Intro & How's  Your Week Been? 8:11 Berkshire Buys Chegg 23:58 Euronext 40:23 Diploma 53:32 Monday.com ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Our friends at Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. We highly recommend this tool for stock analysis and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who placed their first out-of-hours trade this week? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve have a mixed bag to discuss this week. There are earnings, stocks, and new products to discuss! Jim Simons – the best in the business to do it – died this week. Steve and Steve reflect on someone who generated better returns in a bad year than either of them does in a good year.. Then it's on to Disney. The stock didn't take hugely well to the company's earnings – but the report wasn't all that bad and a lot of the negative news was already known about. The upcoming release list from Disney looks solid, rather than spectacular, with a number of familiar names getting another go around. Is this a sign or strong intangibles, or underinvestment in growth and innovation? Steve W has been looking at Greggs – a favourite of Steve D. With a plausible growth progression to 3,000 UK stores, it looks like there's still more to come. A P/E ratio of 20 makes things look a little expensive, though. But could this be a stock that Paul would have gone for if he hadn't been around. Progyny has had a tougher week, falling sharply after its latest earnings report. But has Steve D been taking advantage of a potential buying opportunity? With the cost of living high at the moment, there's been a little bit of a falling off in terms of demand, as people put off starting families. But Steve W thinks this won't last forever. We haven't talked about Porvair much on the show. Steve W thinks this is a mistake and wants to take a closer look at the UK small cap filtration company. With a strong moat and a dominant position in some niche markets, there's enough to like. But is the enormous focus on ESG in its investor communications a red flag? AirBnB comes with some highly attractive characteristics. And while the underlying business looks very strong, Steve and Steve have different ideas for the company's take rate. There's a lot of negative sentiment around the stock and the company. But is this an opportunity? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 1:11 JIM SIMONS 3:33 HOW'S YOUR WEEK BEEN 9:19 CASH ISA 16:20 DISNEY 30:09 GREGGS 43:51 PROGYNY 55:36 PORVAIR 1:06:23 AIRBNB ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Get 15% OFF Finchat.io: Finchat.io have kindly offered our subscribers 15% off any paid subscription on their site. Steve and I highly recommend this platform for business analytics and summarising earnings calls! https://finchat.io/playingftse/?lmref=iQl2VQ ► Episode Notes: Who's been indulging in some 4am Bluey? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are talking about earnings this week. But before we do that, we have a link from our latest friends at Finchat.io. Steve W burned through all of his free questions doing research this week, so a discount on a subscription might be handy. If you'd like one, too, check out our link! Shares in Apple have gone racing higher this week as the company announced its latest earnings report. It was bad, but the main theme for investors is the news it wasn't worse. Services revenue reached record highs and this propped up margins after product sales fell. But this can't go on forever – so what's on the cards for the company? Amazon stock got a bit of a boost after its earnings this week. Higher revenue was turbocharged by wider margins to send earnings per share soaring. The business is firing on most cylinders, but is the stock a buy? Steve and Steve give their views on the subject. We don't talk about MasterCard often on the PlayingFTSE podcast, but we probably should. It's a terrific business with a huge moat and massive returns on invested capital. Steve D's been looking into the latest earnings. Is this the one that got away for both Steves, or could there still be an opportunity even at today's prices? MercadoLibre shares jumped 8% after earnings this week. A weak performance in Argentina was more than offset by strong growth in Brazil and Mexico. The stock looks like a bargain at around 15 times free cash flow. But Steve W thinks this is a highly misleading statistic… Starbucks has been struggling with getting people through the door, especially in China. There's nothing unusual about that, but the stock still fell sharply. Is a triple-shot-double-pump strategy the right way to go? Or is it the most ridiculous thing we've ever discussed? Only on the PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: HIGNFY: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006mkw3/have-i-got-news-for-you  FIRST KEYNOTE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQKMoT-6XSg  ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 SHOW NEWS! 9:56 APPLE 23:24 AMAZON 34:03 MASTERCARD 46:33 MELI 1:01:26 STARBUCKS ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Episode Notes: Who's accidentally thrown their emergency fund at the stock market? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! After a few false starts, Steve and Steve are finally in to talk about the big stories from this week… and Google paying a dividend. We're talking stocks we like and there's been a lot going on. The New York Stock Exchange is considering the possibility of allowing 24-hour trading. Would this be a welcome move? Steve D is concerned about thinning liquidity by stretching trades out throughout the day. Steve W mostly just wants a lunch break like they have in China. Shares in Meta Platforms fell sharply as the company announced what looked like a decent set of earnings. Revenues, margins, and profits were all higher – except for the metaverse. The stock had been doing well since the start of the year, so is this just things correcting? Or are there concerns for investors looking ahead to Q2 with the company's guidance? Alphabet shares jumped after the company's latest earnings announcement. But it's not just because the firm announced it is going to start paying a dividend… is it? There was plenty more for investors to be pleased about, with strong growth in advertising and Google cloud. And a 10% jump brings the stock in line with Meta since the start of the year… Payment processor Adyen has had an up-and-down journey over the last few quarters. This one was a down – the stock fell as news of a declining take rate caused investors concern. Steve D thinks the market is getting this one wrong, though. Pulling in margins to boost revenues is nothing new, so is there a buying opportunity as investors send the share price lower? Unilever's transition continues and its latest trading update caught Steve W's attention. The business is showing growth in all the right places and the stock reflected this with a 5% jump. The company hasn't yet spun off its ice cream brands, so there's a question of what investors should hope for there. But impressive revenue growth from its beauty division is surely an encouraging sign… Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: 0:00 Introduction & Portfolios!  8:38  Consumption 17:21 24 Hour Trading 24:29 META 34:57 ALPHABET  48:47 ADYEN 1:02:06 UNILEVER Bloomstran: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak4on5uTaTg Finchat.io: https://finchat.io/pricing/?referralCode=4vfIndN0xYcpLhwICrLt5l9cjtI2 Frontman Energy: https://youtu.be/G4ZMxNYjuJI?si=mweResXDHtfYF_Lx  ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Episode Notes: Who's been watching episodes of Bluey this week? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! Steve and Steve are back to talk about things that have been happening this week. They've been looking at stocks from the UK, the EU, and the US – not many have been doing well. Steve D has been listening to Patrick Boyle this week. There's a huge straight line city being built in Saudi Arabia – is that a good idea? Steve W has been reading The Wolf of Harcourt Street's write-up of MercadoLibre. Having talked about the stock a couple of weeks ago, did he learn anything interesting? It's earnings season in the US and – as usual – things have been kicking off with the banks. Steve W has the general overview. With investment banking up, loans flat, and charge-offs almost doubling, the outlook for the US is interesting. But which banks would the Steves buy at today's prices. Since it emerged on the public markets, Dr. Martens has been flinging profit warnings around like they're sponsored. And they've launched another one lately. The stock is down 30% as a result, following a boost on takeover optimism. But do Steve and Steve think things are actually going wrong for the company, or is this an overreaction? Shares in UK payment processor Wise have been falling lately as well. That's despite higher revenues, profits and solid customer growth over the last few months. Is Steve D concerned? Not really. Should he be? That's another question… ASML shares have also subsided as demand starts to normalise for its fancy semiconductor machines. The company still has a huge order backlog, though, for the next few years. Is this a buying opportunity in a company with a monopoly on an important growing industry? Or is there something else going on here? Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak4on5uTaTg Wolf: https://www.thewolfofharcourtstreet.com/p/mercadolibre-2024-financial-model  ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction & Our Weeks! 6:32  Consumption 13:05 US Banks 28:38 ASML Report 42:00 Doc Martens  53:03 Wise Trading Update ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

► Get a free share! This show is sponsored by Trading 212! If you'd like to sign up for an account and get a free share you can do so on the link below! And full disclosure we get one too! ⁠⁠http://www.trading212.com/promocodes/FTSE⁠ ► Episode Notes: What is Steve D doing with his Southern Copper investment? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show! Paradoxically, it's the start of a new year and the year is three months in. So it's time for the Steves to take a look at their portfolios and reflect on what they've been buying and selling. After three months, we're looking at someone else's first quarter. Earnings might not be out yet, but Tesla has reported its vehicle deliveries from the first three months of the year. On the face of it, the numbers aren't terribly impressive. Despite cutting prices, the company still produced significantly more cars than it sold between January and March. This shouldn't be a huge surprise, but it isn't good news. But with the stock having fallen sharply since the start of the year, is it in buying territory for Steve W yet? Steve D has had an interesting first quarter. His portfolio has done a solid job, but he's also been buying and selling as he reshuffles his investments when opportunities present themselves. If you thought the Playing FTSE Show's growth enthusiast only buys growth stocks, you'd be dead wrong. He's got an update on a FTSE 100 company in his portfolio and Pfizer. Looking ahead, Steve is focusing on houses. D.R. Horton to build them, Mid America Apartment Communities to lease them, and Enphase to stick solar panels on top of them. In some ways, Steve W has been busy and in others he's been sitting tight. The PlayingFTSE Show's valuation advocate has only sold two stocks – but one of them was his biggest investment. Last week, Steve teased a new stock for his portfolio that he's been buying – that stock is… Endeavour Mining. The FTSE 250 miner has been catching his attention as the gold price rises. In terms of what he's buying next, well, Steve doesn't have much in mind. There's lots he likes, not much he loves, and he's got an eye on a couple of growth stocks for the new ISA season. Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast! ► What We Consumed This Week: Streetwise: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gYrcNwCaHwtY5cA37CSIL?si=2c20ef5c6e2448fa⁠  Motley Fool Fool: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aUXfgNWlK8XEhZ0PXILtw⁠   ► Support the show: Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse (All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!) There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/ We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show....COMPOUNDING! (you read that in Svens voice right? Did Briscoe mention he got Sven on the show!?) ► Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction & Our Weeks! 9:55 Consumption 17:55 Is Tesla REALLY Going Bust?  34:27 Steve D Portfolio 45:19 Steve W Portfolio   ► Show Notes: What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy ► Wanna get in contact? Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/ ► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com

Panelet diskuterer Svens synske evner, slakter blått kort og spør om Makta virkelig avslutter med catch phrasen til Heia Fotball. I panelet: Sven Bisgaard Sundet, Tete Lidbom, Hani Hussein. Hør episoden i appen NRK Radio