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Merry Christmas! Well, merry Boxing Day! You might have thought you'd opened all your presents, but the final one is still to come. Welcome to the fourth annual Under The Abbey Stand Christmas quiz, hosted by our resident quizmaster Lewis Jones. This year, it's Tom vs the world: can he beat Jules, Swindle and Caspell in multiple rounds of football-based trivia all by himself?Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
Fibber is told that he has been selected as a potential man of the year, much to Molly's surprise. Frank nelson is Mr. Grift, the man who wants to sell…
We're entering that time of the year when no one knows what day of the week it is. And we're here to confuse that even more by bringing you a Review and a Preview Show, all in one. Swindle, Jules and Tom look over the Friday night routine win against Accrington and discuss the challenge of Gillingham away on Boxing Day.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
Send us a textThe swindle continues in the second part of our festive magnum opus: The complete deconstruction of 1980s highest grossing movie (about the Sex Pistols) "The Great Rock 'n Roll Swindle".Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats and Eddie French off Punk Rock Elite Podcast are still in and Danny is revealing himself to be a Sex Pistols expert as we move through.This half has changing nationalities, a trip to Brazil, a talking dog, a French resistance fighter (probably) and of course, more flaccid cocks.Merry Christmas Everyone. See you in 2026.
In the final episode of series five, we revisit the notorious West Germany-Austria match from the 1982 World Cup. West Germany – the reigning European Champions – tripped over their own hubris, losing 2-1 to Algeria, the exciting World Cup debutants. That result threw the group wide open. By the time West Germany and Austria met, the two teams knew that a German victory by one goal or two goals would send them both through and send Algeria home. West Germany took the lead after eleven minutes. However, unlike in the mythical horror story, the game remained relatively lively in the first half. It wasn't until the latter stages of the secondhalf that the game ground to a halt, to the fury of the Algerian fans in the stadium, and to the outrage of neutrals. The match exposed the weakness of the tournament's organisation, provoked a rule change and helped West Germany earn their reputation as the pantomime villains of Spain 82.TWITTER/X@MatthewOkot@WorldCupRambleAll music is from YouTube Audio LibraryMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for all your listening support in 2025. Subscribe to World Cup Rambling on your podcast platform.
The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – On the ground, he says, Russia is advancing, Ukraine is bleeding out, and the country is being depopulated. By some estimates, he hears from his network that thousands of Ukrainian men are being lost every week. We haven't “saved” Ukraine – we've helped grind it into a rump state. And now, in Trump's second term, we're finally talking about...
The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – On the ground, he says, Russia is advancing, Ukraine is bleeding out, and the country is being depopulated. By some estimates, he hears from his network that thousands of Ukrainian men are being lost every week. We haven't “saved” Ukraine – we've helped grind it into a rump state. And now, in Trump's second term, we're finally talking about...
Send us a textMerry Christmas one and all! We all like a good movie over the festive period, but we also like slagging off crap movies too. Hence, Tom has summoned the two best film critics he knows: Danny Barrett off The Crash Mats and Eddie French off Punk Rock Elite Podcast to discuss, dissect and review Julien Temple's 1980 "documentary", The Great Rock 'n Roll Swindle, which stars The Sex Pistols and their hangers on.Part 1 has all the things you imagine when thinking about punk rock: Gimp masks, funk medleys, jamming rock n roll standards, child nakedness and singing lessons.The film's available to watch on YouTube, so it may be worth watching that so you know what we're on about here.Part 2 will land in a couple of days!
Friday night at the Abbey, there's no place you'd rather be. Accrington come to town and it gives United a huge opportunity to bag three points ahead of a tricky festive period, when the weather frosts up and the fixtures pile up. Swindle and Caspell are on hand to look ahead to the game along with Across The Pitch podcast.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
Play NowEpisode 390 of the Twincast / Podcast returns with your newest helping of Transformers news. Discussion starts with the newest reveal of the upcoming Generations Age of the Primes Commander Class Onslaught and a fully combined Bruticus. After that, the Age of the Primes chat continues with impressions of Deluxe Swindle and "Voyager" Armada Sideways. Toy talk is rounded out with Takara revealing the next "A-Level" Transformers One Orion Pax and Devastation Bumblebee. The team then fields listener questions on repaints and forgotten characters before bragging rights brings this one to a close.
This week images of AoTP Bruticus are revealed showing the full combiner mode in colour and Swindle and Onslaught to boot.
When Tam o' Braan began marketing Scottish Tea from his Wee Tea Plantation, the response was astonishing. Upmarket retailers such as Fortnum and Mason and hotels from the Dorchester in London to the Balmoral in Edinburgh paid top prices for the supplies of this rare treat. Scottish farmers caught the bug and bought tea bushes from Tam's plantation that he promised were bred especially for harsh Scottish conditions. Magazines, national newspapers and even the BBC profiled the entrepreneur behind the innovations that were putting Scotland on the tea map of the world. The only problem was that Tam's business was based on lies. His name wasn't Tam o' Braan, he wasn't an award-winning tea grower and his tea certainly wasn't Scottish. Jaega Wise follows the story of Tam and his tea from the hills of Perthshire through the tea salons of London to Falkirk's Sheriff Court. Producer: Nina Pullman
From farewell tours, to Guns and Roses releasing one seminal album and more we explore the Great Rock and Roll Swindle.
Back-to-back wins! Into the playoffs! A last minute winner! A penalty! It was an afternoon of firsts on Saturday, and it capped off a nearly perfect November. Tom, Caspell and Swindle are on hand this week to look over the comeback win against Crewe and review what has turned into a brilliant month for United.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
Yours Truly,Johnny Dollar 1949-12-24 030 The Department Store Swindle Matter (How I Played Santa Claus And Almost Got Left Holding The Bag)
Over 270 minutes since United's last league goal, and another 0-0 draw to review. Will someone please think of the pod content? Jord, Jules and Swindle are on the panel this week, talking less about match action but a lot about how to fix a seriously struggling attack. Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
FA Cup First Round weekend is always a magical one. But with a Kouassi double and a Brophy top-corner finish as the cherry on the cake, United made sure to snuff out as much magic as possible and avoided the dreaded banana skin with the visit of Chester. Swindle was our man on the ground, joined by Jordan for the pod to talk through getting in the hat for the next round. Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
The first dose of cup fever for United this season, and hopefully not the last. In a certified throwback to years gone by, Chester come to town, and despite struggling in their league campaign so far this season, we all know about the famous magic of this cup. Swindle and Jordan are joined by Neil to help preview the game.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
This week, Nick and Evan talk about the evolution of extraction shooters and the great Counter-Strike 2 rug pull of 2025!Thank you, Final Boss, for sponsoring the show. Please check out Final Boss on all social media platforms and their website! Wear the best merch in gaming. Wear FINAL BOSS.If you enjoyed the episode, please consider following us, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and rating us on Spotify!If you're looking for a place to be yourself and make new friends, why not join the Spawn Camp Discord?Art by Noah of NMDesignPlease consider supporting all our talented friends!Links Below!FINAL BOSS https://www.finalbosscult.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/finalbosscultDOC LONGY https://www.instagram.com/doc.longy/ https://www.locdongy.com/SCREAMBOXhttps://www.screambox.com/offers/sb38NOAH | NMDESIGN https://linktr.ee/official_nmdesignDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/tSsXeXvrRoll for Deceptionhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7s69KKkTROyYxDS42aakiO?si=50edd0d1f76048d0
*VOTE FOR US IN THE FSA AWARDS*Head to the link below to vote for us in the Club Podcast of the Year category: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/fsa-awards-2025-nominationsAnother three points at the fortress Abbey, confirming United's home form as the best in the whole division. Despite a nervy second half, Harris' side held strong against Michael Cheek the goal machine's Bromley. Jules, Tom and Swindle are on review duties, going over all the action (and stoppages) from Saturday's lunchtime kick off.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
Another game, another chance for a bounce back. United welcome Bromley to the Abbey for the first time in a Football League fixture, hoping to keep the goal machine Micheal Cheek quiet. Jules and Swindle are joined by Josh Parker, who helps to preview the game and talk about his role at Romsey Mill and the charity's recent partnership with United.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, Chris Anderson sits down with Tim Swindle, a 10-year entrepreneur who turned a fun side project into a nationally distributed success. Tim shares how his first Kickstarter-backed game, Utter Nonsense, went from living room play to being sold in Target and Walmart nationwide. He opens up about overcoming self-doubt, leveraging online trends, and using influencers to launch products that stick.Discover practical lessons on prototyping, scaling, and marketing your product in today's crowded digital space. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, Tim's story offers the strategies and inspiration you need to take action. Main Talking Points:Why execution matters more than the ideaOvercoming self-doubt and just getting startedHow a Target buyer found his game through UK toy newsLeveraging influencers and viral trends to create demandTurning pickleball and spikeball into a new hit game: Paddle SmashBuilding authentic connections and gathering raw product feedbackThe importance of getting out of your comfort zone This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.===========================⚡️PODCAST: Subscribe to our podcast here ➡ https://elevatemedia.buzzsprout.com/⚡️Need post-recording video production help? Let's chat ➡ https://calendly.com/elevate-media-group/application⚡️For Support inquires or Business inquiries, please email us at ➡︎ support@elevate-media-group.comOur mission here at Elevate Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs elevate their brands and make an impact through the power of video podcasting.Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all our episodes or videos on the Elevate Media and Elevate Media Podcast YouTube channels. https://elevatemediastudios.com/disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Three goals at home for the first time since January, and a lovely three points to go with it. To look back over United comfortably dispatching Crawley on Saturday, Tom, Jord and Swindle braved the fierce conditions to give you their thoughts on this week's pod, featuring plenty of wind puns.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, which aired from 1945 to 1953. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Allotment Swindle.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!
Investment scam victim conned out of €150k as criminals target people in recovery scams. Swindle involves panicked customers losing more money on top of what was stolen from them in the first place. For more on this Pat spoke to Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent.
Yet another packed Review Show, and we wouldn't want it any other way. Tom, Jules and Swindle are on the panel to review the comeback win against Fleetwood at the Abbey, and there's a snippet of an interview with Football Ramble host and Fulham fan Marcus Speller ahead of Tuesday's game. You can listen to that full episode now by signing up to the Coconut Tier.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
On Episode 4 of the BassmastHER podcast, Maggie Jo Carsello talks with Leann "Lulu" Swindle about life as a B.A.S.S. wife with Gerald Swindle and her lifestyle in the fishing industry.#bassmaster #podcast #bassmasther #womeninfishing
Baltimore alt-rock veterans Have Mercy are back with their sixth studio album, the loneliest place i've ever been—a record fueled by vulnerability, loss, and late-night reflections. In this episode, frontman Brian Swindle opens up about the band's journey from their early days in the Baltimore scene, through the highs of breakout albums like The Earth Pushed Back and A Place of Our Own, the heartbreak of loss and disbandment, and the revival that's led to their most honest work yet. We dive into the stories behind new singles “august 17” and “tv glows,” what it means to make music that lingers in life's quietest moments, and how Have Mercy continues to grow while honoring their past.
Back in action at the Abbey in the second of three back-to-back home games in all competitions to face a visiting Newport side for the first time since the 2020/21 season. After a great midweek cup win, Jordan and Swindle discuss how important it is to back it up with a performance in the league, and really kick our season into gear. They're joined by Ed from the 1912 Exiles podcast to help preview our opposition.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
We were very fortunate to have Brian Swindle and Steve Wootteon from Have Mercy on the podcast to talk about their new album, "the loneliest place i've ever been". Enjoy! Have Mercy Socials: Twitter: https://x.com/havemercymd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havemercymd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaveMercyMD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@havemercymd Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/have-mercy/652237846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UvzehEVGcYTPKNwJSZ2kM Website: https://www.havemercymusic.com/ Grab some GNP Merch!: https://goodnoisepodcast.creator-spring.com/ Check out the recording gear we use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/goodnoisepodcast Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodnoisepodcast Good Noise Podcast Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodnoisepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodnoisepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodnoisepodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/nDAQKwT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFHKPdUxxe1MaGNWoFtjoJA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04IMtdIrCIvbIr7g6ttZHi All other streaming platforms: https://linktr.ee/goodnoisepodcast Bandcamp: https://goodnoiserecords.bandcamp.com/
Laker Howell, Trey Swindle and Hank Weldon join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.
CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC.At last year's annual meeting in August, shareholders were asked YES or NO on CEO Darren Robelez's pay plan. To help them make a decision on the pay practices they had information like the ratio of the annual total compensation of Casey's General Stores CEO to that of its median employee for the 2024 fiscal year, commonly known as the CEO Pay Ratio. Let's begin the quiz there:According to the company's SEC filing, at what point in the fiscal year 2024 did CEO Darren earn the compensation of his company's median employee?12:35:33 PM on January 1st, the first day of the work year, meaning his pay CEO pay ratio was 579:1Additionally, the CEO's target equity award was $6.7M. In the worst case scenario where every single peer company outperformed Casey's General Stores in terms of total shareholder return, how much equity could the CEO receive?$5,025,000, reflecting a TSR Modifier of -25%.Accordingly, based in part on the information you have just learned, what percentage of Casey's shareholders voted against his pay practices?2%Bonus question: According to the company's 2025 SEC filing, at what point in the fiscal year 2025 did CEO Darren earn the compensation of his company's median employee? Remember, it was 12:35:33 PM on January 1st, the first day of the work year.12:32:05 PM on January 1st, the first day of the work year: 3 minutes and 28 seconds earlier. AGM: 9/3/2025589:1 CEO pay ratio CEO Darren Robelez 98% YESPay committee: *Former BJ's Restaurants CEO Gregory Trojan, Oobli CEO Allison Wing2024 AGM99.1% YES average33% Influence CEO/Chair: 20% YES SHP independent board chair policy-13% gender influence gap: Darren M. Rebelez (33%) & Gregory A. Trojan (14%)CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS, INC.A recent Fortune article called Laying off workers because of AI is more of a fashionable excuse than a real business imperative cites CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz linking 5% job cuts to the cybersecurity company's need to double down on AI investments to “accelerate execution and efficiency.” Kurtz said: “AI flattens our hiring curve, and helps us innovate from idea to product faster.”First question, are CrowdStrike shareholders also given the privilege to “accelerate execution and efficiency”? How many total years does it take for a CrowdStrike investor to vote on all nine board members?3 years, classified board.This is important because clearly shareholders were not completely pleased this year: 34% said NO Pay Committee Chair Cary Davis while 38% said NO to Nomination Committee chair Laura Schumacher2% NO CEO KurtzConsidering the board influence of Founder/CEO/Director and third largest shareholder George Kurtz, investors would typically be best served with a board provides an effective counterbalance to his control. Of the board's eight independent directors, what percentage has served for at least a decade alongside Kurtz?Four directors, or half.Again, to counteract his control, investors should expect regular board refreshment. How many new directors have joined the board in the last 5 years?One, Johanna Flower, the only director who sits on zero board committees. She joined the board in January 2023Kurtz already owns $2.7B of Crowdstrike shares. What percentage of his annual pay consists of equity?90%, with a target equity award of $35M.Finally, CrowdStrike's infamous 2024 software update is commonly described as what?The largest outage in the history of information technology.In 2024, CrowdStrike released a software update that disrupted millions of Microsoft Windows systems around the worldA faulty update to its Falcon sensor platform led to the "Blue Screen of Death" on millions of machines, bringing critical operations to a standstill across numerous sectors.The immediate and most visible impact was the widespread and severe disruption to the global economy. The financial toll is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Key sectors affected include:Aviation: Major airlines like Delta, United, and American Airlines grounded thousands of flights, disrupting travel for millions and costing airlines hundreds of millions of dollars.Healthcare: Access to electronic health records was hindered, leading to the cancellation of surgeries and appointments. This disruption posed a direct risk to patient care and safety.Financial Services: Banks and financial institutions faced outages that affected everything from ATM services to online banking and stock trading. This not only resulted in financial losses but also eroded consumer confidence.Government and Emergency Services: The outage impacted various government agencies and even emergency services in some areas, highlighting a significant threat to public safety and national security.For Mr. Kurtz, the amount for fiscal 2025 also includes approximately (i) $104,279 for costs related to personal security for Mr. Kurtz and his family at his residences and (ii) $898,426 for costs related to personal usage of private aircraft.As part of our sales and marketing activities, we sponsor a CrowdStrike-branded professional racing car, which Mr. Kurtz drives in some races at no incremental cost to us and in lieu of us hiring a professional driver. As we do not pay any amounts to Mr. Kurtz under these arrangements, it is not reflected in the above table.No vote on payTARGET CORPORATIONTarget foot traffic is still suffering 6 months post-boycott. An industry veteran says the retailer's problems are bigger than curtailing DEITarget Boycott Leader Jamal Bryant Is Arriving on CEOs' Radar ScreensInside Target, Frustrated Employees and Search for New CEOThis article from the WSJ says:Many Target shoppers are frustrated with the retailer. Many Target employees are too.In early June, a companywide survey showed that roughly half of Target's employees didn't think the company was making the changes necessary to compete effectively. About 40% of the roughly 260,000 staffers who replied said they didn't have confidence in the company's future. The scores—which declined from a year ago—were even lower for those staffers at Target's headquarters in Minneapolis.The worker sentiment data reflects the challenges ahead for the company as it prepares to navigate a leadership change and turn around 10 quarters of flat or falling sales in an increasingly complex consumer environment.Based on what I just told you, TRUE or FALSE on this next headline from Fortune? Is this real or am I making it up? Target's CEO succession tilts toward an insider and company liferTrue. The leading contender appears to be: Michael Fiddelke is executive vice president and chief operating officer for Target and a member of its leadership team.Since joining Target in 2003 as an intern, Michael has held a variety of leadership positions across the organization, including finance, merchandising, human resources and operations. He most recently served as Target's chief financial officer. In addition to his Target responsibilities, Michael serves on the board of Shipt, Target's wholly-owned subsidiary.Compensation & Human Capital Management Committee: “Management development and succession planning. Senior management development, evaluation, and succession planning, including CEO succession planning.”Ms. Lozano (Chair)Mr. BakerMr. BarrettMr. KnaussMs. LeahyCORECIVIC, INC.-17% gender influence gap:Robert J. Dennis 17%: retiringCEO Damon T. Hininger 17% (2009-)On February 15, 2024, in recognition of the substantial contributions made by our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hininger, to the Company, and to encourage retention of Mr. Hininger for a multi-year period, our Compensation Committee, determined to provide a Special One-Time Award to Mr. Hininger. This award consisted of 70,225 performance-based RSUs at a fair market value of $14.24 per share, the approximate equivalent of $1,000,000 at the time of award. The Compensation Committee believes this Special One-Time Award is designed to incentivize Mr. Hininger's performance and retain him for a multi-year period.On August 18, 2025, CoreCivic, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) announced that Damon T. Hininger, the Company's Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), will step down as CEO and resign from his position on the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective as of January 1, 2026 (the “Transition Date”). Patrick Swindle, who currently serves as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of CEO of the Company, effective as of the Transition Date, and will continue serving as the President of the Company. Additionally, the Board will appoint Mr. Swindle to the Board to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Hininger's resignation as of the Transition Date.Chair Mark A. Emkes 17% (2014-)John R. Prann 13% (2000-)Thurgood Marshall 12% (2002-)Devin I Murphy 9%2025 AGM: 99% YES director average; 97% YES PAYShort-term pay: if NONE of four strategic goals achieved CEO still receives 80% of bonusLong-term: If Lowest quartile TSR results is only 20% reduction of long-term awards: “If the Company's absolute TSR for the performance period is less than zero, the rTSR modifier shall not exceed 1.0x for the performance period”WHO DO YOU BLAME FOR PAYING A MULTI YEAR “RETENTION BONUS” WHO QUITS AFTER ONE YEAR?Pay committee included Dennis*, Emkes (17%, 11 yrs), Prann (13%, 25 yrs)Donald Trump - after donating to Trump, his immigration orders have swelled the amount of work Hininger has to do and he burnt out with excitementThe zero female board leadership - there was no mom to say it was a bad ideaThe amount of the award - $1m in 2025?? The stock is up 45% thanks to our prison state, and even with the massive stock bump, the award is still worth less than $2m… it's an insult, not an awardThe prisoners who keep claiming the prisons are dangerous - there have been more than 120 reports and exposes in the last 10 years alone that found Corecivic were complicit in family separations, deaths, cancelled contracts due to conditions in the prisons, and other human rights violationsO'Reilly Automotive, Inc.Vote discount for wearing the uniform:First appearance in the proxy of the uniform shirts were actually ORANGE shirts in 2021, blue shirt introduced in 2024 proxySince 2021, directors who wear the uniform average 92.9% votes for, while directors not wearing shirts average 96.8% forWHO DO WE BLAME FOR THE UNIFORM DISCOUNT?Old timers - average start year for a uniform wearer is 1998, and for a non-exec 2006. Average start year for a non-uniform wearer is 2021.The color orange - the orange shirt wearers average 90.4% votes for, while blue got 92.6% forHaving a third of the board be executives - O'Reilly is a single class stock where the O'Reilly family owns less than 5% (all execs own less than 3% collectively), and yet somehow investors think there should be no less than 3 executive directors at any time - who are entirely responsible for wearing uniforms in proxy photosThe shirts themselves - we have TWO case studies of directors who switched from no shirt to shirt - Maria Sastre (2023 to 2024 forward) and Andrea Weiss (2023 to 2024 before she quit, probably in protest of being forced to wear a shirt). In BOTH cases, votes for dropped by an average of 2%Lead “Independent” Director Tom Hendrickson who has been on the board for 15 years, was CFO at a number of sports retail store companies, and lists “technology” as one his core skills (because all 70 year old retired CPAs advising auto parts companies for $347,836 in summary comp have tech experience) Bonus prediction: In 2025, ALL DIRECTORS have been forced to wear the shirt, but now they have a variety of O'Reilly shirts - which director will get the lowest votes now?Blue shirtPink shirtPlaid shirtGreen shirtCream shirtPALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC.Palantir CEO Alex Karp takes a shot at elite colleges and says the company offers 'a new credential independent of class'Palantir CEO says working at his $430 billion software company is better than a degree from Harvard or Yale: ‘No one cares about the other stuff'WHICH ELITE IS TO BLAME FOR KARP'S HATE FOR ELITES:Board member and VC bro Alex Moore, who got his BA in Econ from StanfordBoard member and journalist Alexandra Schiff who get her BA in English from DukeBoard member and co founder Stephen Cohen who got his BS in CompSci from StanfordBoard member, troll, and insecure VC Peter Thiel who got his BA in Philosophy from Stanford and a JD from Stanford LawBoard member and consultant Lauren Stat who got a dual degree in Science and Math from StanfordBoard member and VC bro Eric Woersching who got a BS and Masters in Electrical Engineering from StanfordStanfordVISA INC.Mark Cuban calls for higher tax on companies buying back their own sharesVisa bought back $13.4bn from Oct 2024 to June 2025$4.0bn from Oct to Dec (Sep 30 close: 274.95)$4.8bn from Jan to March (Dec 31 close: 316.04)$4.6bn from April to June (March 31 close: 350.46)June 30 close: 355.05WHO'S TO BLAME:As of Dec proxy, CEO Ryan McInerney owns 822,155 shares worth $259,833,866 - if buyback boost the investor return, and McInerney made a cool $28m in part by boosting the stock.Board Chair John Lundgren, been on the board 7 years and took over as chair after Executive Chair Al Kelly stepped down (but Kelly left with 589,890 shares)Francisco Fernandez-Carbajal, the director with the most shares at 31,599 who's been on the board for 17 years and is on the Comp and Finance committees
The guys finish out a rather protracted season 2 of Transformers with the sad trombone of B.O.T. At least Swindle was fun! Oh, and obviously Ed loved it!If you'd like to contact the guys, they'd love to hear from you!Edhatestransformers@gmail.comMorethanmeetstheseguys@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/MoreThanMeetsTheseGuys/https://discord.gg/sKr8jwaAvhIf you'd like to toss a buck or more per episode, we'd adore and say nice things about you. You don't have to, as we'll still gladly hang out with you guys and gals every week, but we appreciate any help! patreon.com/user?u=69144181
There's nothing like August football at the Abbey. And United will be hoping to get off to the perfect start on Saturday as Cheltenham come to town. Tom and Swindle were on the first preview show of the season, and they spoke to Hoppo from the Robins Report to get the inside line on our opposition. Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
41:16 – This time around we put AI – and those who create it – under the microscope and ask ‘Is it all a scam?’ Plus, stop worrying about Epstein and that list – he never existed, so couldn’t have had a client list which Donald Trump couldn’t be on. Also, man eating plants and […]
On this episode of Low Budget Live (Not So Live), Luke runs his mouth about the "Shaws" of the Tackle Warehouse Inviationals, losing LEGENDS, and talks with the LOB himself, Trey Swindle, about fishing for redemption on the Chesapeake Bay after his unfortunate DQ a couple pf years ago, looking at qualifying for the EQ's, crazy Basmaster rules, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meg Wolitzer presents stories that take the idea of “the magic of fiction” literally—or literarily. The British writer Penelope Lively offers up a tricky combination of love and real estate in “The Third Wife,” performed by real-life husband and wife Patricia Kalember and Daniel Gerroll. The only “trick” in our next story, “Tempo,” by R.O. Kwon, is the trick the mind plays when it wishes the present would restore a lost bit of the past. The reader is Hettienne Park. And Dave Eggers' “The Alaska of Giants and Gods” includes a real magic act, but also the longing for some other kind of magic, misplaced on a rocky road, to be restored. Kate Burton reads.
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On this very special 300th episode, Laci welcomes Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Let's Make a Deal), Carl Tart (Grand Crew, SNL), and Oscar Montoya (Minx, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place) for a hilarious chat about all things sneakers. Wayne, Carl, and Oscar share their personal experiences with scams, including some of their first jobs. Laci regales the crew with what's hot in fraud, from folks saying nah to Klarna payments, to rival turkey hut explosions, and the long-overdue call for justice for Blade. Plus, they break down the biggest sneaker swindle in history: the wild story of Zadeh Kicks. Stay schemin'! Wayne Brady and Jonathan Mangum are improv nerds! Listen to Wayne Brady's What If?! with Jonathan Mangum wherever you get your podcasts. Did you miss out on a custom signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAG Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciWayne Brady: @mrbradybabyCarl Tart: @dammitcarlOscar Montoya: @ozzymoResearch by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.wsj.com/articles/the-300-million-sneaker-king-comes-undone-11667570874https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/zadeh-kicks-owner-and-chief-financial-officer-plead-guilty-80-million-wire-fraud-andhttps://www.opb.org/article/2025/03/22/zadeh-kicks-pleads-guilty-fraud-eugene/https://www.nicekicks.com/the-rise-fall-and-implosion-of-zadeh-kicks-and-why-it-matters-beyond-the-sneaker-world/https://www.klcc.org/economy-business/2022-08-08/eugene-sneaker-business-charged-in-fraud-schemehttps://www.klcc.org/crime-law-justice/2023-07-16/19m-in-back-taxes-85m-in-fraud-and-two-arrests-the-case-of-zadeh-kicks Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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Leroy is starting to believe that there's no such thing as a inexpensive wedding.
It's that time of year, students are finishing school for the summer, and some are graduating for good. Now imagine being unable to graduate because you owe money to your school, despite being promised a debt-free education. Laci welcomes the fabulous Zachariah Porter and Jonathan Carson (Camp Counselors Podcast) to the show to discuss the fiasco behind Jay-Z's Roc Nation school launched at Long Island University in downtown, including text messages of admissions and makeshift studios. Stay schemin'! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Check out the Camp Counselors PodcastCON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciZachariah Porter: @zachariahporterJonathan Carson: @hellomynamesjon Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.avclub.com/jay-z-roc-nation-university-mislead-studentshttps://www.bkmag.com/2025/04/08/jay-z-roc-nation-school-brooklyn-debt-free-scholarship-scam/https://hiphopdx.com/news/jay-z-roc-nation-school-criticism-debt-free-promise Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/scam.
Without an operating system to run on, lies would have no currency of exchange. Because perception is selective, it can operate from a basis in truth or self-illusion. But when lies are stock and trade for the media and the ever willing gullible to spread those lies the republic suffers a great deal.For years, concerns about Joe Biden's mental acuity were dismissed as partisan attacks or “conspiracy theories.” The White House physician declared him fit for office. Tonight on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis talks about Mia Culpa The Great Political Swindle, at 7-10pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show: 503-225-0860. #Biden #WhiteHouse #KamalaHarris #COVID19 #PresidentTrump
Send us a textTrey is finally back and breaks down his recent tournament runs on Guntersville—including a near-win at Castin & Catchin and a tough Toyota Series showing. We talk about cold fronts, heavy currents, scattered fish, missed checks, and how the Big G keeps producing even under pressure. Plus, hear about a new wave of fish stocking led by Chris Lane's team with support from My Lake Guntersville, Paul & Jana at GTO, and Foodland—aimed at strengthening the lake for years to come.Support the show
Gene Gilliland, Hank Weldon and Trey Swindle join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.