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Bob is joined by Ryan Rowland-Smith while Dave is away. They recap the Mariners second extra-innings walk-off in as many days and highlight the key contributors in another improbable win. They talk about how the Astros lining up their starting rotation for next week’s series with the Mariners, Seahawks injury news, and more in Take Two. Ryan does a deep dive on the AL MVP race and talks about why it is so tight given Aaron Judge’s offensive output and Cal Raleigh’s historic run. And they go around the MLB and talk about some of the top storylines from around the league as the season comes to a close.

Nesta semana, mergulhamos em Hollow Knight: Silksong, compartilhando o impacto do lançamento e nossas aventuras iniciais. Também comentamos as novidades de 007: First Light, o segundo cancelamento de Perfect Darkm, o rumores do número sete no Nintendo Direct de setembro e mais! 00:08:08: State of Play de 007 First Light 00:21:00: Jogo do Wolverine será mostrado em breve? 00:30:55: Take Two tentou reviver o projeto de Perfect Dark 00:36:08: Nintendo Direct ainda em SETEmbro? 00:49:44: Hollow Knight: Silksong derrubou todas as lojas online 01:10:21: Hollow Knight: Silksong sofreu review bombing na China 01:24:04: Hollow Knight: Silksong 02:36:54: Perguntas dos ouvintes Contribua | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch | Contato

Nuevos reportes indican que el proyecto de Perfect Dark pudo haber sido salvado por Take-Two. Fuimos de los primeros en jugar Hollow Knight: Silksong en PAX West y también hablamos de The Outer Worlds 2, SKATE y las migajas que nos dio Xbox con Gears of War: Reloaded.

In a shocking and rather unfortunate development, EA Sports rescinded their proposal for a college basketball game in light of Take-Two reaching agreements with several schools to develop their own "college basketball experience". This week, we join the community in reacting to the news and speculating on what we can expect from 2K. We also follow up on last week's show with some further impressions of NBA 2K26. The post NLSC Podcast #596: EA Drops Out, 2K Going Back to School appeared first on NLSC.

James Farley returns! This week: Hollow Knight: Silksong is here (and it took down global game storefronts), Take-Two was reportedly in talks to fund and publish Perfect Dark reboot, PS5 Digital Edition consoles are reportedly getting a quiet storage downgrade, and a Call of Duty movie and a Life is Strange TV show are both happening. Also: Shepherd's pie, Games Master, stinky games, and uninterrupted gaming. Games discussed: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Donkey Kong Bananza, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance. Support Patreon   Contact Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook   Follow TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky   Watch Twitch YouTube   Listen Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts   Credits Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

Nuevos reportes indican que el proyecto de Perfect Dark pudo haber sido salvado por Take-Two. Fuimos de los primeros en jugar Hollow Knight: Silksong en PAX West y también hablamos de The Outer Worlds 2, SKATE y las migajas que nos dio Xbox con Gears of War: Reloaded.

"Ballerina" is the fifth installment in the John Wick action franchise. Ana de Armas ("Knives Out") stars as a dancer/assassin. Keanu Reeves ("The Matrix") returns in the series in a cameo role.

Coyote Hunting Farm Style: Take Two by Sheri Baity https://www.amazon.com/Coyote-Hunting-Farm-Style-Take/dp/1962402363 Sheribaity.com Join Sheri Baity, owner of Crow's Nest Calls, on a thrilling journey through the great outdoors. From her early days fishing and hunting in the wild to becoming an expert predator hunter, Sheri's passion for nature shines through. When faced with a coyote problem on her family's farm, Sheri took matters into her own hands and became a seasoned coyote hunter, reaping an impressive harvest of 17 coyotes on her property in just one month. But Sheri's impact extends beyond her own land. Her skills and dedication captured the attention of her community, leading her to assist neighboring farms with their own coyote troubles. Through hard work and determination, she helped to bring about legislation that changed the game for nighttime predator hunts in Pennsylvania, ultimately increasing safety and efficiency for hunters across the state. Experience the thrill of the hunt, the beauty of the countryside, and the power of one woman's perseverance in this captivating outdoor adventure.

In today's Daily Fix:Online sleuths have spotted a bunch of website domains registered by Grand Theft Auto publisher, Take-Two. While these websites don't mean really point to anything, they could be in-game websites found in the upcoming GTA 6. Similar websites were found in GTA 5, and Take-Two could be squatting on these domains in preparation for GTA 6's launch next year. In other news, Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting its first pos-launch patch, and there's some slight balance tweaks that might make the game a little easier. Gamers have called out Silksong's steep difficulty, with some saying it's 'unfair.' And finally, Dead Island 3 could be in the works at developer Dambusters. The team celebrated the franchise's 14th anniversary on Steam and teased that the outbreak isn't over.

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Week of: 9-1-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact

This week Rossko, Josh and Kat talk the Tomb Raider casting news, an upcoming Call of Duty movie and Take Two possibly taking on Perfect Dark, before they didn't. Ugh. In Game of the Week Kat has been continuing the long road in Days Gone and has been playing some serious 2v8 in Dead By Dayight, Josh has been on holiday but managed to squeeze in Hirogami on his shiny new PlayStation Portal whilst Rossko has carried on playing Destiny: Rising and is getting rather excited about it. JOIN THE FINGER GUNS DISCORD DISCORD: https://discord.gg/EUkrzaCqHey if you like our podcast why not leave us a review?! You can do it on Apple where you can also spread the love and on Spotify with their star ratings. Everything helps and we'd really appreciate it. Thank you.Theme Music – De Jongens Met de Zwarte Schoenen by RoccoW & xyce. | Edited and produced by Ross Keniston | Published by AcastTeam: @FNGRGNS / Rossko – @RosskoKeniston / Josh – @jshuathompson / Kat – @RainbowDropx | Facebook: FingerGunsUK / Twitch: twitch.tv/fingergunsdotnet / Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fngrgns.bsky.social / Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week Montrell and Justin discuss Hermen Hulst's interview with the Financial Times, Perfect Dark almost being saved by Take-Two, and do a full spoilercast on Death Stranding!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions by sending an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

Tonight's topics: - Hollow Knight: Silksong breaks the internet - Helldivers 2 sold more on Xbox than PlayStation - Indiana Jones dev says Game Pass users are fickle - Capcom blames pricey PS5 for Monster Hunter sales - Resident Evil Requiem might come to PS4 & Switch 2 - Take-Two nearly saved Perfect Dark - Qiddiya fully acquires EVO - PAX West stories Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

This week we get into a young man's first Mass Effect, Brad's tumble back down the Death Stranding 2 hole, Vinny finishing Shinobi, Alex making stern faces at Madden, a portable PlayStation 6 (??), Take-Two's nearly closed deal to pick up Perfect Dark, Saudi Arabia's new ownership stake in Evo, grandfathers who love Bubsy, old jokes that never actually existed, the enduring cultural influence of AMVs, and more. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:32) Alex's App Story (00:09:04) Revisiting Mass Effect through the youth (00:28:17) Death Stranding 2: On The Beach  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Jun 26, 2025 (00:54:17) First Break (00:56:37) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance  |  [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Aug 29, 2025 (01:03:13) Hollow Knight: Silksong  |  [Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 04, 2025 (01:05:26) Madden NFL 26  |  [Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Aug 14, 2025 (01:08:04) Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Aug 14, 2025 (01:10:37) Second Break (01:10:42) Sony's possible storage downgrades (01:15:35) Rumors of a Sony handheld are back (01:38:33) The story of Perfect Dark continues... for a bit (01:45:45) Saudi Arabia gets involved in EVO (01:54:34) Emails (02:16:52) Wrapping up and thanks (02:22:56) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:24:24) Nextlander Content Updates (02:25:38) See ya!

The New York Mets took two of three from the Detroit Tigers. That's good! The current state of their rotation does leave some room for worry. But it's another prospect on the way to try and save the day.

Welcome to Xbox On, a podcast with one host, about one console, Xbox. I am said host, Jesse DeRosa, and on today's episode we'll be talking the latest Xbox news for the week of September 4, 2025 including, Take-Two tried to save Perfect Dark, a Call of Duty movie franchise could actually be spinning up, PlayStation is reportedly making the handheld we wish Xbox could commit to, and more! New episodes every Thursday! ______________________________________________________________ Main YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCtW7KhvTGMgYnR6HvsY12Qg ______________________________________________________________ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/lightningmcstream ______________________________________________________________ Time stamps: 00:32 Opening Banter 04:57 New Game Releases 08:30 News 37:16 What I've been eating 43:37 What I've been playing 55:58 Listener Comments 1:08:06 Outro (Music by BB Murder Case

Sony is going to have a State of Play this week focused on 007 First Light with a deep dive of over 30 minutes of gameplay footage. Crystal Dynamics was almost saved with a deal between them and Take-Two by purchasing the rights to Perfect Dark, but negotiations fell through over ownership disputes, making everyone wonder what Microsoft is even doing. Capcom says the high price of PS5 consoles worldwide is affecting Monster Hunter Wilds' sales. Lastly, George Newbern is saying he's working on Injustice 3, giving Mike hope. #sony #007 #perfectdark #microsoft #capcom #monsterhunter #injustice #videogames #allyoucangeek #aycg #videogames #podcast

Helen Mirren (“The Queen”), Pierce Brosnan (“Mobland”) and Ben Kingsley (“Ghandi”) star in a Netflix whodunit directed by Chris Columbus (“Home Alone”). The post Take Two: “The Thursday Murder Club” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI.

Helen Mirren ("The Queen"), Pierce Brosnan ("Mobland") and Ben Kingsley ("Ghandi") star in a Netflix whodunit directed by Chris Columbus ("Home Alone").

Apologies for being a day late, as the Labor Day holiday delayed the episode. But at least there's plenty to discuss on this episode, mainly PlayStation, as a leak has surfaced from the reliable Moore's Law is Dead, stating that the PlayStation 6 Portable could be available at the launch of the console and will be presented as its own unique SKU, and not tied to the console like the PS Portal. Is this forward-thinking by Sony? Or could this become another Series S-type situation? Sean and Marc discuss it all. Also, does the departure of the Fairgames Creative Director count as catching failure early or late in the process? Hermen Hulst gave an interview discussing the failure of Concord and how they want to avoid that at all costs in the future. Plus, Marc has finished Donkey Kong Bananza, Sean keeps moseying along in Mafia: The Old Country, Xbox also has its own news with a Call of Duty movie in the works at Paramount, layoff fears at Candy Crush maker King, and Take-Two almost saved Perfect Dark, Nintendo being weirdly selective with Switch 2 Devkits, and a lot more on this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/OCT1cBvn6AM

Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli check in on how Cronos, Everybody's Golf Hot Shots, and Daemon X Machina are reviewing. We also check in on news about Take-Two's involvement in th the Perfect Dark Remaster, Resident Evil: Requiem rumors, and more this Wednesday morning.Today kicks off our month-long partnership with our friends at MSI! For the next month, they'll be offering the Giant Bomb community 10% off regularly priced Intel B860/Z890 motherboards at their US Store: https://us-store.msi.com/ - Just use code "bombcast" at checkout! Big thanks to MSI for their support!

In today's Daily Fix:James Gunn has announced the next Superman film in the rebooted DCU: Man of Tomorrow. Gunn already has a treatment for the story written, and is expected to go into production in the very near future. Next up in the DCU theatrical schedule are Supergirl and Clayface, due out next year. In other news, Amazon Prime Video's Tomb Raider series has found its Lara Croft in Sophie Turner. The Tomb Raider series will be written and executive produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. And finally, the Perfect Dark reboot was almost saved at the last minute by Take-Two Interactive. Developer Crystal Dynamics was in discussions with Take-Two to handle publishing duties, but the deal ultimately fell through. Work on the game reportedly continued even after the game was officially canceled by Microsoft.

Bienvenidas y bienvenidos a Recarga Activa, el podcast diario de AnaitGames en el que filtramos lo más relevante de la actualidad del videojuego en pildorazos de 15 minutos. Estos son los titulares de hoy: Take-Two quería recuperar el desarrollo de Perfect Dark Edmund McMillen muestra casi una hora de gameplay de Mewgenics Lost Levels es una nueva serie de Double Fine sobre los niveles descartados de Psychonauts 2 Anunciados los juegos de Game Pass para la próxima quincena Suscríbete para recibir el siguiente episodio en tu gestor de podcasts favorito. Puedes apoyar nuestro proyecto (y acceder a un montón de contenido exclusivo) en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anaitreload ♫ Sintonía del programa: Senseless, de Johny Grimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henry's come to see us! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 7:00 Paul s-a jucat Kingdom Come: Deliverance 35:20 Edgar s-a jucat Revenant 45:55 Janghina Boemiei 48:30 Știri: Proteste Anti Israel la Microsoft; Sindicalizare la Microsoft; Crystal Dynamics dă oameni afară din cauza Microsoft 1:03:10 EA și Take Two se ceartă pe drepturile pe niște studenți; Call of Duty încearcă ceva îndrăzneț; Steam a găsit o schemă ca să apere copiii de pornache 1:12:54 Kojima despre AI; NYT ne declară război; Alex Garland a scris Elden Ring YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jocsivorbe1416 YouTube Stream Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/c/JocȘiVorbeBits Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jocsivorbe iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-vorbe/id1331438601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RFgOJDgyEnpvkUQoSh0Tc Facebook: www.facebook.com/JocSiVorbe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocsivorbe/ Discord: https://discord.gg/m5a6DDfBFc Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/jocsivorbe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jocsivorbe RSS și linkuri de download: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:281506836/sounds.rss

In this episode we sit down with longtime friend and industry veteran Drew Smith for a candid conversation about the evolving landscape of game development. Drew shares his journey from hustling his way into Take-Two, producing at 2K, and working on iconic titles like Bioshock and Destiny, to navigating the challenges of remote work, starting his own studio, and adapting to a rapidly changing industry.Together, they dive deep into the differences between corporate and development roles, the impact of the pandemic on studio culture, the struggles and opportunities facing both AAA and indie developers, and the importance of mentorship and fresh talent in games. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode is packed with honest insights, industry stories, and advice for aspiring game creators.Tune in for a real talk about the state of the industry, the future of game development, and what it takes to survive—and thrive—in games today.Connect with us:•

Bob and Dave react to Mike Macdonald announcing the starting offensive line for the Seahawks. They talk about Victor Robles’s suspension being reduced to seven games and preview the upcoming Mariners series against the Guardians. They talk about a Mariner working his way back from injury and the Astro’s upcoming schedule in Take Two. Comedian Chris Porter joins the program to promote his shows this weekend at the Tacoma Comedy Club. And they hear some of the worst takes of the week in WhyMan?

Wyman and Bob recap the Mariners series win over the Padres highlighting the impact of Eugenio Suarez and the pitching staff bouncing back from a tough road trip. They react to the breaking news of Micah Parsons being traded from the Cowboys to the Packers. They talk about the Seahawks new “rivalries” uniforms, and some of the Mariners’ competition for the playoffs in Take Two. They talk to new Mariners 1st baseman Josh Naylor and get his take on hitting in T-Mobile Park, how he goes about playing defense, and much more. And they take a look at the other teams competing with the M’s for a wild card playoff spot.  

Right up front here, let me just state loudly that there are some amazing independent TPAs (third-party administrators) out there who have the expertise, the scrappy willfulness, and the deep desire to do right by their clients, their self-insured employer clients. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. And look, they may be facing some of the same headwinds that plan sponsors themselves face, like anticompetitive contracts, brokers who are up to no good, etc. So, just keep that in mind as you listen. And the main point of all of this if you are a plan sponsor is, find a good TPA partner, which, as Bryce Platt has said about consultants but same rules apply about TPAs here, the difficulty is being informed enough to tell the difference. So, the goal of this show is to help with that, the “be informed enough to tell the difference.” All of this being said, this is technically a Take Two; but we trimmed it down and welcome to a whole new intro. So, call this a refresher and an update about a really, really important topic from last year that is becoming extremely (maybe even more) relevant this year. Really relevant. Consider, for example, the show with Claire Brockbank (EP453) about carrier/TPA RFPs (requests for proposal) and all of the landmines that are really expensive, that are buried in some of these contracts. Then there was the Cynthia Fisher show (EP457) from last year about the millions, maybe billions of dollars in aggregate going missing in medical (ie, TPA or ASO [administrative services only]) spread pricing. We had “The Mystery of the Weekly Claims Wire” show with Justin Leader (EP433), again, revealing money that's being disappeared when the TPA is withdrawing dollars from plan sponsor checking accounts. And then there's the payment integrity episode with Kimberly Carleson (EP480) from a few weeks ago with just another wrinkle on this, namely TPAs or ASOs who insist on auditing themselves and how that turns out for members and plan sponsors. Oh, and last, but certainly not least, is the whistleblower show with Ann Lewandowski (EP476) on how a TPA arm of an EBC (employee benefit consultant) allegedly pocketed $20 million—$20 million of their client's pharma rebates—and used that $20 million to fund their executive bonus pool. What a time to be alive! All of this just highlights the huge stakes for plan sponsors to really understand what their TPA is all about. And when I say high stakes, I mean from both a legal standpoint and also just vast dollars in play here. But this episode with Elizabeth Mitchell is also, I'm gonna say, extremely relevant given just a few ripped from the headlines and news articles such as these. I'm gonna start actually with a post from Kimberly Carleson, and I like the comment by Jeff Evans, who wrote, “How does $8,710 equal $104,266?” Spoiler alert, it doesn't. Lots of missing dollars there. Someone's hands are in the cookie jar. Oh, look, the TPA has entered the chat. In a nutshell, and I'm quoting something Peter Hayes wrote, he wrote, “TPAs have received relatively little public attention. [There's an article in Health Affairs] that describes how TPAs impose hidden fees, benefit from their own form of spread pricing, and otherwise prioritize their own financial interests over those of their plan clients.” Also, here's a totally other issue. Let me quote Luke Prettol highlighting something Jason Shafrin had written about a paper by Jeff Marr, Daniel Polsky, and Mark Meiselbach. Let me slightly rephrase what Luke said. He wrote, “Employers pay, on average, a 4.7% [so almost 5%] price markup when hospitals are in their TPA's [Medicare Advantage] network.” Right? Dr. Eric Bricker talked about this in that episode (EP472) just how TPAs with MA (Medicare Advantage) business negotiate their commercial clients to pay higher rates so that then they can pay lower rates for their own MA members. As Luke wrote, “On its face, this overpayment does not appear to be solely in the interest of participants.” No kidding. Now, let's spin the wheel here. There are barriers for TPAs themselves, even the ones who have a deep desire to do the right thing. As Patrick Moore wrote, “Most TPAs still can't do [many of the things that employers might want because there are] PPO contracts.” So, is it a rock in a hard place situation? I mean, if the TPA has no other options than using a carrier's PPO (preferred provider organization) network with all its attendant contractual issues, then yeah, that is one definite challenge. Along these lines, let me read a post by Rina Tikia, because I think she sums up this really well. “When independent TPAs … push for transparency, they're blocked under the banner of ‘fiduciary risk.' “Meanwhile, the largest carriers and PBMs, with Cayman shell subsidiaries, DOJ kickback probes, [huge] hedge fund ties, [$10 million-plus] lobbying budgets, and antitrust violations continue unchecked. They are not only allowed to operate but celebrated as mainstream options. “Why the double standard? Political donations? Foundation smokescreens? Nonprofit status as a PR shield?” These are excellent questions. And here's another challenge: brokers. Ramesh Kumar Budhani wrote about this one, just how hard it is sometimes to find—for TPA, an independent TPA, trying to do the right thing—to find brokers who prioritize doing the right thing for employers and helping their clients save money. The summary of all of this: There are TPAs and there are ASOs who aren't even trying. They are going to ride the flywheel, the gravy train, and catch all of the dollars flying off of it for as long as they can manage to cling to it with all 10 of their fingers. Then there are TPAs, mostly indies, trying super hard to do the right thing. But how successful they are is going to depend on how boxed in they are by the PPO networks or the carriers that the brokers or even plan sponsors may insist on. Just how courageous they are and just how smart they are and experienced they are about the market and how it actually operates. So, the show that follows is about all of this, including how we can inspire TPAs, which, in the show that follows, subsumes ASOs kind of into it. But in the show that follows, I hope it's inspiring to create an environment so that the market demands TPAs that do all of the things, and we make inertia not a viable business strategy. Elizabeth Mitchell, my guest today, currently serves as the president and CEO of the Purchaser Business Group on Health. Also mentioned in this episode are Purchaser Business Group on Health; Bryce Platt; Claire Brockbank; Cynthia Fisher; Justin Leader; Kimberly Carleson; Ann Lewandowski; Jeff Evans; Peter Hayes; Luke Prettol; Jason Shafrin; Jeff Marr; Daniel Polsky; Mark Meiselbach; Eric Bricker, MD; Tom Nash; Patrick Moore; Rina Tikia; Ramesh Kumar Budhani; Mark Cuban; Harold Miller; Chris Deacon; Moby Parsons, MD; Benjamin Schwartz, MD, MBA; Mishe Health; Rik Renard; and Cora Opsahl. You can learn more at PBGH and by connecting with Elizabeth on LinkedIn.   Elizabeth Mitchell, president and CEO of the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH), advances its strategic focus areas of advanced primary care, functional markets, and purchasing value. She leads PBGH in mobilizing health care purchasers, elevating the role and impact of primary care, and creating functional healthcare markets to support high-quality affordable care, achieving measurable impacts on outcomes and affordability. At PBGH, Elizabeth leverages her extensive experience in working with healthcare purchasers, providers, policymakers, and payers to improve healthcare quality and cost. She previously served as senior vice president for healthcare and community health transformation at Blue Shield of California, during which time she designed Blue Shield's strategy for transforming practice, payment, and community health. Elizabeth served as the president and CEO of the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement (NRHI), a network of regional quality improvement and measurement organizations. She also served as CEO of Maine's business coalition on health (the Maine Health Management Coalition), worked within an integrated delivery system (MaineHealth), and was elected to the Maine State Legislature, serving as a State Representative. Elizabeth served as vice chairperson of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee, board and executive committee member of the National Quality Forum (NQF), member of the National Academy of Medicine's “Vital Signs” Study Committee on core metrics, and a guiding committee member for the Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network. Elizabeth holds a degree in religion from Reed College and studied social policy at the London School of Economics.   08:06 What is the overarching context for health plans in healthcare purchasing? 11:31 Why is it important to reestablish a connection between the people paying for care and people providing care? 13:47 What are the needs of a self-insured employer when managing employee benefits? 19:00 Is it doable for employers to set their own contracts? 21:24 Is transparency presumed? 22:39 Will the new transparency upon us actually expose wasted expense? 24:23 EP408 with Chris Deacon. 25:58 “This is not about individual bad actors. … The systems … that is not aligned.” 27:39 Are there providers who want to work directly with employers? 30:53 Why is it important that incentives need to be aligned? 32:42 EP427 with Rik Renard. 33:51 What's missing from the conversation on changing health plans?   You can learn more at PBGH and by connecting with Elizabeth on LinkedIn.   @lizzymitch2 of @PBGHealth discusses #TPA and #healthplan vs. #jumboemployer inertia on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #financialhealth #patientoutcomes #primarycare #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Dave Chase, Jonathan Baran (Part 2), Jonathan Baran (Part 1), Jonathan Baran (Bonus Episode), Dr Stan Schwartz (Summer Shorts), Preston Alexander, Dr Tom X Lee (Take Two: EP445), Dr Tom X Lee (Bonus Episode), Dr Benjamin Schwartz, Dr John Lee (Take Two: EP438), Kimberly Carleson, Ann Lewandowski (Summer Shorts)  

Bob and Dave try and put into context Cal Raleigh’s historic season after he hit his 50th HR last night, the most ever by a catcher. They react to the Seahawks roster moves made during cut down day. They talk about some roster moves and injury news for the Mariners divisional rivals and more in Take Two. They break down Bryce Miller’s outing, just his second time back on the mound after returning from injury. And they go around the MLB and look at the teams that the Mariners could be facing if they make the playoffs.

Bob and Dave recap the Mariners series win over the A’s from this past weekend and highlight Cal Raleigh’s record-setting HR, the spark that Victor Robles’ return provides, Dylan Moore’s Mariners career coming to a close, and much more. They talk about the race for the AL West and Terry McLaurin returning to the Commanders in Take Two. They revisit their predictions for the A’s series and see who was right in last weeks Call It Now. They break down the Mariners’ upcoming series against the Padres and highlight what will be a pivotal stretch for the M’s in the race to the playoffs.

În România dai de dracu la orice intersecție. 0:00 – ALL INTRO 6:25 – Paul s-a jucat NIȘTE Kingdom Come Deliverance I ȘI niște Super Mario Sunshine 16:11 – Poșta Redacției 26:33 – Gamescom recap; Silksong; Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2; Yves Guillemot la tribunal; 46:02 – Bioshock 4 isi ia doctor de development; Bungie scapă de vechiul șef; Take Two nu vor moduri DELOC; Randy Pitchford știe cât valorează de fapt Borderlands 4; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jocsivorbe1416 https://www.youtube.com/c/JocȘiVorbeBits Twitch: www.twitch.tv/jocsivorbe iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-vorbe/id1331438601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RFgOJDgyEnpvkUQoSh0Tc Facebook: www.facebook.com/JocSiVorbe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocsivorbe/e Discord: https://discord.gg/m5a6DDfBFc Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/jocsivorbe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jocsivorbe RSS și linkuri de download: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:281506836/sounds.rss

Speaker: Pastor Cody Francis Original Broadcast Date: August 23, 2025 Bulletin | Sermon Transcript YouTube video: https://youtu.be/zcAA_0bUz4o

Let's Chat!!Boo, Bitches!From soothing emotional wounds to tackling that “ugh, everything feels off” vibe, witches have always known magick is one of the best medicines. In this episode, we're stirring up remedies for body, mind, and spirit—everything from candle color therapy to unusual (and a little wild) healing practices you definitely won't hear at your doctor's office. Whether you're patching up a broken heart, wrangling shadow work, or just trying to stop hexing yourself with negative thoughts, we've got the potions, the spells, and of course—the cocktails. Because sometimes the best healing is laughter (and maybe vodka). Support the showUntil then, Stay Witchy!!River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.comWebsite: www.c3witchypodcast.comMerch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.comOur wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.comIntro and Outro Audio:podcast intro & outro music:Góða Nótt by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-ttLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-liceSound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling

In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked back in for third time with a VENT favourite, Snowdream. Elliot is someone who has gone from strength to strength in the last few years we've been checking in with him. The first time we checked in, in July 2020 we discussed his music journey, music perfectionism culture and his bisexuality. In Part 2, in June 2023, he had started a new adventure on TikTok making comedy mash-ups. We talked about his experience of doing his first ever live DJ set at Just Checking In Live #4 (Take Two), his debut album ‘Open Space' and how he planned to balance being an artist and social media influencer. In the last two years, Elliot has grown his TikTok following to over 143k followers, and has over 114k followers on Instagram too! We discuss that explosion in popularity and the hard work and consistency which is at the heart of it, his mash-up albums he has put out on Bandcamp, and also moving into producing UK Garage music as an artist. We also discuss his decision to move into music full-time, but then having to go back into full-time work to make ends meet. For Elliot's continued mental health journey, we discuss his experience of his first ever panic attack in July 2024, some CBT therapy he did afterwards which he accessed via the NHS and how he manages his mental health now. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to Snowdream on streaming platforms below: Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2WkJ2Z45d…wOT9qa953TJ3oxAQ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-447435748 Follow Snowdream on social media below: TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@snowdreammusic?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/snowdreamdigital/ You can listen to Part 1 and 2 of Snowdream's journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-snowdream Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-snowdream-part-2 Support Us: Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpuk PayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB Merchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

Ever wondered what happens when a major gaming company accidentally uses plagiarized artwork? The Game Junction Podcast dives into the fascinating story of Pokémon TCG Pocket's art controversy, where players suddenly found themselves pulling rare cards with nothing but "new art coming soon" placeholders. This peculiar situation creates an unexpected twist for collectors who might someday value these glitched cards as unique treasures.Nintendo continues its tradition of unexpected innovation with a mysterious crank controller patent that has everyone speculating about its potential applications. Is it for fishing games? An emergency power generator? Something entirely unexpected? This development comes alongside their new "My Mario" product line targeting toddlers with claymation shows and wooden block Amiibo sets that showcase Nintendo's multigenerational approach to building their brand universe.The hosts also explore the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X handheld, Battlefield 6's massive server queue issues, Take-Two's carefully worded statements about GTA VI's pricing (amid its staggering $1-2 billion development budget), and a slate of promising indie games coming to Switch. Whether you're a casual player or hardcore enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into where gaming is heading and which upcoming releases deserve your attention.What gaming news caught your interest this week? Join the conversation by following Game Junction on all social platforms and shSend a Text Message to The Game Junction Podcast we may read live!PWRUP Grip 2Use code "GameJunction" for 10% off.NYXI Gaming - NYXI Wizard GameCube Wireless Joy-pad for Nintendo Switch. Use code "gamejunction" for 10% off!Launch Your Own Podcast Now - BuzzsproutStart for FREE with our affiliate link.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showLive on YouTube, TikTok, & Twitch Fridays @ 8 PM EST YouTube Channels @GameJunctionMedia @BrandonHurlesYT @TheJunctionNetwork All Socials: https://linktr.ee/GameJunctionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GameJunctionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GameJunctionMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GameJunctionMediaDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamejunctionTeespring: https://my-store-dcccac.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/GameJunctionMediaBonfire Merch: ...

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla disputes the narrative being peddled over the weekend by certain left-wing media personalities that President Trump showed weakness not strength during his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds explains why Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will likely have to make a few nonideal concessions to end the war between his country and Ukraine. PLUS, superstar Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek stops by to tell us all about her new special, "MothMan: The Man, The Moth, The Legend", which is available on the platform today. [00:00:00] Trump set to meet with Zelenskyy in D.C. [00:38:35] Why Dems want people to ignore D.C. crime [00:59:35] Rep. Byron Donalds [01:16:20] David Brooks' terrible take on Texas gerrymandering [01:35:04] Abby Hornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dr. Ben Witherington is hands down one of my favorite profs and favorite people. Just a solid, good man who happens to be brilliant and crazy-prolific with more than 60 books to his credit … and counting (he is working on two right now … one of which we'll talk about today). He has been consistently chosen as a Christianity Today book of the Year (or among the top ten). He is a John Wesley Fellow for Life, a research fellow at Cambridge University … and a member of a bunch of other very impressive academic societies. He is also the regular go-to when religious stories break for news outlets like the BBC and CNN. When Ben Witherington speaks, people listen. And I trust you'll be fascinated by this conversation about three “ologies” that Ben is thinking about a lot these days …  

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TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:33 How have we been?2:37 Ryan’s Hard Times9:01 What does he do now?15:50 What have we been playing?Max’s games19:38 Echoes of the End (review code provided by PLAION ANZ)22:05 Fragpunk24:35 Ryan bring his son into WWE2K25 MyGM27:41 Mafia: The Old Country (review code provided by 2K ANZ)38:15 Inform The Players (This […]

The guys talk about a whole lot of news, aside from Endless Legend 2 demo being out now on Steam, and Take-Two boss reckoning Civilization 7 will still hit its lifetime target despite "slow start". Don't trust the show notes on this one!

The guys talk about a whole lot of news, aside from Endless Legend 2 demo being out now on Steam, and Take-Two boss reckoning Civilization 7 will still hit its lifetime target despite “slow start”. Don't trust the show notes on this one! The post Episode 760: Not 758 first appeared on .

Corey Winfield & Cori Smoker talk about 217 Recovery, Change, & Getting it right.

In this bonus episode, Greg Vorob and Dan Martin welcome back fellow Star Trek podcasters Joe Dove (Captains Quadrant) & Wes Huntington (Twin Cities Trekkies) along with meteorologist Katie Nickolaou and actress/filmmaker Noelle P. Wilson for a discussion on Trek fandom, how Star Trek influenced themselves and their projects and infinite diversity in infinite combinations!

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What's the point of PepsiCo's new sub-line of prebiotic colas? Is it addressing genuine consumer demand for functional ingredients, or just riding the wellness wave? The hosts once again weigh in. They also highlight emerging shot brands gaining traction and take a closer look at how the viral “WaterTok” phenomenon may have influenced Keurig Dr Pepper's acquisition of Dyla Brands. Show notes: 0:25: Take Two. Fun > Function. We Gotta Have More Ginger. Sturring The Pot. Thin Or Thick? Mike Takes A Hit. – The team kicks things off with behind-the-scenes banter, including a powdered drink spill mishap and Ray's failed frother. The hosts dive into PepsiCo's introduction of a prebiotic cola and debate its real consumer appeal, questioning whether health claims like “prebiotics” are more about marketing than meaningful function. They also discuss the rise of functional shot brands like GNGR Labs and Canada-based Slapp, and highlight Keurig Dr Pepper's acquisition of Dyla Brands, the maker of Stur drink mixes. Ray previews upcoming Taste Radio meetups in Chicago, San Diego, San Francisco, and London., before John samples a new flavor of Xochitl tortilla chips. Mike is tempted to try a cannabis beverage  and everyone celebrates UK-based soda brand Something & Nothing, praising its minimal, flavorful approach and expanding U.S. footprint. Brands in this episode: Slapp, Mio, Chomps, Xochitl, Cholula, Doritos, Hoste Cocktails, Something & Nothing, Tip Top Cocktails, Caulitos, Ritz, Triscuits, Tempter's, Roar, Plift, Forto, Stur, Valley Isle Kombucha

Bob and Dave are live from the VMAC for day two of Seahawks Training Camp. They highlight the bargaining chips the Mariners are bringing to the table at the trade deadline, why no one is “untouchable”, and talk about what the post-deadline push for the playoffs will look like. They talk about some Mariners roster moves, NFL injury news, and more in Take Two. They’re joined by Jason Churchill, of Mariners After Midnight on Substack, on the EQC hotline to talk about the prospects that the Mariners may need to give up to add big league value at the deadline. And they highlight the massive amounts of money being made by NFL teams after a recent ESPN report.

Liz and Sarah talk about why it’s important never to delete anything substantial. They never know when they’re going to want to put something back into a document. It happens! In Take A Hike, Sarah shares why being at her lake house in Minnesota made her realize it’s important to “look down.” Next, Liz and Sarah revisit the topic of crying at work in Take Two. Listeners have so many observations and insights! This week’s Hollywood Hack is great for summer — try mini soda cans. Finally, Sarah recommends the Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney mystery book series. Sign up for Liz and Sarah’s free weekly newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! Note: Go to the Happier In Hollywood Facebook Group for Liz and Sarah’s extensive Teens/Tweens Gift Guide. Thanks to listeners for such great ideas! Link below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/903150719832696/permalink/3081705578643855/ LINKS: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott: https://amzn.to/4lfLdi2 Diet Coke Mini-Can: https://amzn.to/4nzzEE0 The Murder of Mr. Wickham: https://amzn.to/4lDdoqX Photo by See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.