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Será que um dia veremos um GTA feito completamente por inteligência artificial? Segundo o CEO da Take-Two, Strauss Zelinick, isso não vai acontecer. Indo na contramão das empresas de tecnologia, parece que os criadores de GTA confiam na criatividade humana. Tem também a declaração de Satya Nadella da Microsoft sobre o real concorrente da Microsoft, o live service de God of War cancelado e muito mais.Vem com a gente no Flow Games News edição DUZENTOS! Dia de comemorar!

Bob and Dave talk about the ongoing World Series after back-to-back classic games. They talk about the impending MLB free agency and where the Mariners priorities should be. They talk about the WS being tied at two games a piece and Cal Raleigh winning MLBPA player of the year in Take Two. Seahawks RB George Holani joins the show to talk about how he spent his bye week, the national media’s perception of the Seahawks, and his time with the Special Teams unit. And they put a bow on Cal Raleigh’s incredible season after winning the MLBPA player of the year.

Some exciting news — The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor's Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show — a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time. Another top Take this week where the Good Doctors are giving you the lowdown on all the most enticing movies hitting cinema screens—and the small screen too, with our very special guest Ruth Wilson. She'll be chatting to Simon about Down Cemetery Road — the new TV thriller based on Slow Horses author Mick Herron's novel, where she plays the ordinary woman pulled into a mystery involving a huge explosion, a missing child, and a shady coverup. She unpacks her unlikely sleuth character, Sarah Trafford, the show's tonal twist on TV crime, and hunting for clues alongside Emma Thompson's gutsy gumshoe Zoe Boehm. Mark reviews it too—along with Relay — another taut thriller starring Riz Ahmed as a mysterious fixer who cuts deals through an anonymous phone service between his clients and the dodgy corporations they take on. And Bugonia—Yorgos Lanthimos' latest oddity that asks whether Emma Stone might actually be an extraterrestrial...well, haven't you wondered? All that plus the Box office Top 10, the ever- hilarious Laughter Lift, and top correspondence from you lot—keep it coming please! AND Don't miss our upcoming LIVE Christmas Extravaganza at London's Prince Edward Theatre on 7th December. Tickets here: fane.co.uk/kermode-mayo Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free) Relay Review: 10:44 BO10: 19:14 Ruth Wilson Interview: 36:04 Down Cemetery Road Review: 49:58 Laughter Lift: 58:30 Bugonia: 1:05:03 You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Netflix thriller "A House of Dynamite" is a speculative drama about nuclear disaster from Oscar-winning filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow.

Read our latest articleLiga MX is coming very close to its regular season conclusion. The top 5 spots are secured, with a few fringe teams fighting for that final 6th spot. The rest of the league will scramble for the 7th-10th play in spots. These battles haven't gone without some casualties, Alexis Vega and Diego Campillo were injured over the weekend. With 2 fixtures left, we dive into this past weekend's results and teams to consider for liguilla. 

This Week on the Show: Josh O'Connor, Kelly Reichardt & the Art of the Heist Fresh off the headlines of a real-life Louvre robbery, indie auteur Kelly Reichardt and breakout star Josh O'Connor join Simon to talk about their buzzy new film, The Mastermind—a stylish 70s-set art-heist drama that's suddenly feeling very timely. O'Connor plays JB, a slacker dad whose low-stakes gallery theft spirals into something far more chaotic. Expect Nixon-era nostalgia, vintage fashion deep-dives, and awkward ovation etiquette. Plus, Josh spills on his upcoming Spielberg project—yes, that Spielberg. Mark Reviews: The Mastermind – Does Reichardt's latest live up to the hype? Regretting You – A romantic drama with a title tailor-made for snark. Mark's rant radar is fully activated. Sketch – A family film where kids' drawings come to life. But does the magic hold up? Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere – Jeremy Allen White stars as The Boss in this hotly anticipated biopic. Does it rock or roll off the rails? Whether you're here for reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, or just want to know what's worth your cinema ticket this week, we've got you covered. And some exciting news: The Take is now on Patreon! Find our page here: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo You can now become a Vanguardista—or join the new ranks of the Ultra Vanguardistas, on our Patreon page. Get a whole extra show with Take 2 every week, plus... Access to our new member-only Patreon chat rooms Polls & submissions — vote on the films we cover, send us questions to answer, and try your best (or worst) jokes for the Laughter Lift. Behind-the-scenes photos and videos you won't find anywhere else. Video versions of ALL upcoming Take Two bonus episodes A new monthly newsletter called The Redactor's Roundup And, most excitingly... A whole brand new fortnightly LIVE show from the Good Doctors – and the chance to message on the live chat during the show AND Don't miss our upcoming LIVE Christmas Extravaganza at London's Prince Edward Theatre on 7th December. Tickets here: fane.co.uk/kermode-mayo Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free) Regretting You Review: 10:51 Box Office Top Ten: 19:54 Josh O'Connor & Kelly Reichardt Interview: 33:31 The Mastermind Review: 48:15 Laughter Lift: 57:40 Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review: 1:01:04 Sketch Review: 01:15:57 You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textWhat if a building could be more than an object on a pedestal and instead feel like a living character on screen? We sit down with two architectural filmmakers, Nikolas Struger from ravens At Odds and Veeral Patel who show how to move beyond glossy hero shots and capture the heartbeat of design: process, people, and emotion. From software and cycling photography to architecture practice and brand strategy, their varied paths lead to the same conclusion—storytelling is the missing bridge between architects, clients, and the public.We unpack the craft behind compelling architectural film, starting with strategy. Short, vertical cutdowns can spark curiosity and build trust, while longer pieces on your site deliver depth and nuance. Preproduction is everything: treatments to align on tone and references, storyboards that map scenes to sun paths and locations, and schedules that protect the moments you can't fake. On set, preparation meets improvisation as documentary instincts catch the unplanned gestures that make a space feel alive.This conversation goes beyond formats to focus on value. Forget chasing view counts. Strong films create social proof, clarify process, and strengthen pitches by reducing perceived risk. We discuss budget tiers, when to choose interviews over pure visuals, and how music, sound design, or even silence can carry narrative. Nik and Veeral share examples of process-driven edits, client-led arcs, and long-form projects that track a home through years of delays, decisions, and everyday life—proof that architecture resonates most when it reflects human stakes.If you're tired of slick reels that say little, you'll find practical guidance on planning light, collaborating with crews, and structuring stories that audiences remember. Subscribe, share with a colleague who needs a narrative upgrade, and leave a review telling us: which project in your world deserves a film—and why?Please Like and Subscribe it really helps :) Follow us on @designpriciplespod on Instagram and if you wish to contact us hit our DMs or our personal pages. We love to hear from you it really encourages us to keep going and the ideas and feedback we get from the listeners is awesome!

Channing Tatum ("Magic Mike") and Kirsten Dunst ("Civil War") star in a bizarre true story about a kind-hearted criminal.

This is an improved version of yesterday's show which suffered from several technical issues. Tore and her guest Apollo lead a status report on political prisoner Tina Peters and possible progress on her landmark case. Amazingly, there are judges who are actually interested in justice. There may be reasons for optimism.

Mariska Hargitay, star of TV's "Law & Order: SVU" steps behind the camera for the documentary, "My Mom Jayne," a personal look at her famous mother, 50s sex symbol, Jayne Mansfield.

Take Two...You'll hear us joke about it in the episode but this was my 2nd attempt at getting Aaron Stoquert from The Snorts on an episode. We pulled up this time around to talk about the song “Butterflies,” off of their 2024 release, "pitter patter", which I can't recommend enough from beginning to end.If you're into songs that sprint, sting, and stay with you after they're over, this one's a ride. Tune in to hear the full story behind “Butterflies.”Keep up with The Snorts at:https://thesnorts.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/thesnorts/Thank you for your continued support!Brett JohnsonHost of B-Side Breakdownhttps://www.patreon.com/c/bsidebreakdownhttps://www.instagram.com/bsidebreakdownhttps://linktr.ee/bsidebreakdown#Butterflies #TheSnorts #AaronStoquert #DCxPCLive #bsidebreakdown #threecrowsclub #brettjamesjohnson #musicpodcast

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On Today's Episode Jerome and Lamar discuss ios 26 apples tragic new operating system. Is Eminem a better rapper now than when he first started. Was Puff Daddy's sentencing fair or do we care? What Democrats can learn from Trump's Presidency, Lebron's Decision “part 2”, this a much much more. Thank you for tuning in. Please leave us a rating and a comment. podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlabeled/id1511266987Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@UnlabeledPodWays to SupportPatreon | patreon.com/UnlabeledThePodcastCash App | https://cash.app/$whoisjaywill

Hey gang! Fire up those ascots and tie off your Mystery Machines because it's time to dive back into the topic of everyone's favorite mystery-solving scaredy dog... Scooby Doo! This time, we are focusing on a few of the nearly 50 Scooby movies. Whether they were released on TV, VHS, DVD, streaming or theatrically, they all count. We each pick two to spotlight and, as usual, get thick into the weeds as we creep up stairs, down abandoned mines and through haunted amusement parks to unmask those pesky mystery men! ----------------------------------------Retro Ridoctopus is:• Parasite Steve (read)• 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) • Coopster Gold (join) • Nintenjoe (subscribe)----------------------------------------All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile

C'est une annonce majeure pour l'un des géants du jeu vidéo. Electronic Arts, l'éditeur d'EA Sports FC, Apex Legends, Battlefield, F1 ou encore Les Sims, va quitter la Bourse pour redevenir une entreprise privée. Si les régulateurs donnent leur feu vert, l'opération devrait être finalisée entre avril et juin 2026.Le montant du rachat donne le vertige : 55 milliards de dollars. Trois acteurs reprennent 100 % du capital — le fonds souverain saoudien PIF, déjà actionnaire à 9,9 %, accompagné de Silver Lake et Affinity Partners, fondé par Jared Kushner, le gendre de Donald Trump. Une partie du financement, environ 20 milliards, provient d'un prêt orchestré par JPMorgan. Andrew Wilson reste PDG, et le siège demeure à Redwood City, en Californie. Mais concrètement, qu'est-ce que cela change pour les joueurs ? À court terme, absolument rien. Les serveurs d'Apex, F1 ou EA Sports FC restent actifs, vos sauvegardes sont intactes et vos abonnements EA Play continuent sans modification. L'entreprise a toutefois annulé sa conférence investisseurs d'octobre 2025, signe que la transition est déjà en marche.Ce rachat marque le plus grand buyout jamais réalisé dans le jeu vidéo, devant Take-Two ou Ubisoft, même s'il reste en dessous du rachat d'Activision Blizzard par Microsoft. À la différence de ce dernier, il ne s'agit pas d'un rapprochement industriel, mais d'une privatisation financée par des fonds d'investissement. Côté contenu, les licences phares devraient rester au cœur de la stratégie. L'inquiétude porte plutôt sur l'avenir des franchises secondaires et sur la politique tarifaire, dans un contexte où les prix des jeux et abonnements continuent de grimper. Enfin, un autre sujet sensible reste à surveiller : la gouvernance. L'implication du fonds saoudien PIF pourrait attirer l'attention des autorités sur la protection des données et la gestion stratégique de l'entreprise. Ce rachat s'inscrit dans une stratégie plus large du royaume pour devenir un acteur clé du jeu vidéo mondial, via Savvy Games Group, doté d'un plan d'investissement de 38 milliards de dollars. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on October 14, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. It’s a strange experience for journalist Natasha Del Toro to be on the other side of the mic, sharing her firsthand account of living through back-to-back hurricanes. Families like hers in the state of Florida are facing power outages and damaged homes while trying to rebuild emotionally, all while hurricane season continues. The Take is nominated for the Signal Awards in the Best Daily Podcast category. While we wait for the judges' decisions, you can help us win the listeners' vote. Vote for The Take for Best Daily Podcast In this episode: Natasha Del Toro (@ndeltoro), Journalist Episode credits: This episode was updated by Haleema Shah. The original production team was Tamara Khandaker, Ashish Malhatora, and Sonia Bhagat, with Phillip Lanos, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenburg and our host Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Bob and Dave get you ready for what could be the most highly anticipated weekend in Seattle Sports history with the Mariners in the ALDS and the Seahawks looking to win their fourth game in a row. They talk about the pitching matchups for the first two games, the uncertainty surrounding Bryan Woo’s return from injury, and more. They talk about the many injuries the Seahawks will be carrying into Sunday and more in Take Two. They talk to Seahawks OL Jalen Sundell to talk about his versatility and ability to play every position on the offensive line, learn more about his college roommate - Rookie G Grey Zabel - and much more. And they make their predictions for the biggest Seattle Sports weekend of the century in Call It Now.

Every podcast growth journey is UNIQUE!  In this episode I will walk you through the unique podcast growth strategies I've used to take TWO different podcasts past the 500,000 download mark. *********** Links mentioned in this episode: Explore my coaching options or sign up for a Discovery Call to discuss working together: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/   Want more strategies for podcast launch, growth, and how to leverage your podcast to get more clients? Get my FREE weekly Podcasting Business School Newsletter every Thursday! https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/news   *********************  

Taking time away from your business can be scary. What if the leads stop coming in? What if my emails don't get attended to? What if I miss a chance to create cringe business memes about the latest Taylor Swift knew? Congrats on the engagement btwToday my guest, Mycah Bain talks about why we should be taking rest and time away from business, and also how she takes two or three months off every year while her business continues on.----Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free when you try Imagen at https://imagenai.com/allheartphoto----Get two months free when you chose Pic-Time for your photo gallery delivery service.https://allheartphoto.pic-time.com/referral----Connect with MycahInstagram.com/mycahbainphotohttps://mycahbain.com/edu----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

On this episode of Game Makers, we explore three critical topics: how Delta Force's mobile revenue soared past PUBG's by 75% , why the "Take-Two Mafia" thesis is a myth centered on the wrong company , and a powerful framework for fixing your recruiting process by treating candidates like customers.In this episode, you will learn:MACRO: How Delta Force's monetization and LiveOps strategy led to a 6x revenue spike, and what its 97% revenue concentration in China means for Western studios.ALPHA: Why the popular "Take-Two Mafia" thesis is flawed and how the timeline points to Peak Games, not its publisher, as the true source of a mobile gaming "mafia effect".GAME DEV: How to apply the "Customer Journey and Touchpoints" concept from Tony Fadell's book Build to your candidates to create a recruiting process that attracts and wins 10x talent.Episode Timestamps:(02:20) Macro: Delta Force vs. PUBG Mobile Analysis (11:40) Alpha: Debunking the Take-Two "Mafia Effect" (22:30) Game Dev: Optimizing the Candidate Journey For charts and a full transcript, subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.gamemakers.com/ Follow Game Makers and subscribe for more insights into the business and craft of making games.

No Jen this week — just the boys. Phil loses it on Supercell and Google Play, we wade into the “brain rot” panic, and Simon Hay somehow still gets a shoutout. From Newzoo's latest report to Supercell's IPO pipe dreams, Discord going offline, Xbox hiking prices, and Epic trying to AI their way out of irrelevance…Chapters00:00 Introduction00:27 Jen's Neuralink Update00:41 Phil's Rant on Supercell and Google Play01:48 Brain Rot Controversy03:59 Shoutout to Simon Hay and Space Ape04:52 New Zoo Gaming Market Report05:22 Upcoming Events and Conferences09:07 Supercell's Struggles and IPO Speculations18:52 Discord's Decline and Google Play's New Features27:15 Xbox Game Pass and Price Hikes29:35 Microsoft's Struggles and FTC Concerns31:15 Epic Games' Monetization Shift35:52 Epic's New Announcements and AI Integration38:54 European Lottery Giant Acquires Prize Picks45:55 Lingo Kids' Funding and Strategy50:51 Take-Two's Puzzle Game Success54:28 Borderlands 4 Release and Performance Issues

In this episode of Sex, Drugs, and Soul, Dennis Hull returns for an unfiltered conversation on conscious masculinity, emotional availability, and the power of slowing down. Together, we explore what it means to hold space without fixing, to rest as an act of rebellion, and to trust the sacred rhythm between doing and being.We talk about...- The emotional toll of hyper-independence- The shadow side of polarity & performance- Rest as an act of rebellion in hustle culture- Holding space without trying to fix or rescue- Honor discomfort as a path to deeper pleasure- Why unavailable men feel so addictive- Control, surrender, and how to know when to let goDennis opens up about his transition into stewarding the Naked Soul Society, how he navigates leadership, and what it means to offer presence as a form of protection. We also explore hyper-independence, the wounds that make us magnetic, and how healing is often about learning to sit with what is without over-controlling the situation.This episode is a permission slip to take your hands off the wheel, honor your emotions, and trust your own inner timing. It's also an honest glimpse into the kind of masculinity that doesn't dominate but protects, witnesses, and honors.Timestamps: 00:00 – Tantric Daddy returns & existential crisis is present04:50 – Rest as rebellion and releasing urgency08:00 – The art of thinking as doing & how creativity brews in silence13:00 – Tantra as energy, not just touch: what true co-creation looks like17:00 – Holding space vs. fixing: the masculine lesson Dennis had to unlearn20:30 – Women as storms, thorns, and sacred experiences24:00 – Control, hyper-independence, & unconscious manipulation27:00 – The “idle boat” metaphor for letting life guide you30:00 – Steak, stillness, & knowing when to flip it32:00 – What's turning Dennis on in life 36:00 – Stewarding the Naked Soul Society & honoring Leola's vision40:00 – Shadows, saboteurs, & the real work of integration43:30 – Discomfort as a doorway to pleasure46:00 – Hope, faith, intention, & spiritual cynicism49:00 – ChatGPT as a tool vs. a crutch52:00 – Hyper-independence & the quiet desire to be held55:00 – Why we're drawn to the unavailable (ouch)57:00 – Polarity, men's work, & the difference between dance and game60:00 – Daddy wounds, dating patterns, & rewriting the script63:00 – Grace, epiphanies, and how healing can deepen after death of a loved one66:00 – On collapse, coherence, and seeking truth Connect with DennisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdennishull/Website: https://www.dennishull.com/Connect with Kristin:WebsiteInstagramYouTube Kristin's Best-Selling Book:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sex, Drugs, & Soul on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify Audiobook Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Podcast:YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For 10% off pleasure goodies at WAANDS, use code SEXDRUGSSOUL.

Summary of "Fork in Your Ear" Podcast Episode (Tim & Nate) This casual, banter-heavy episode kicks off with the hosts (Tim and Nate) fumbling through a sound check amid slurping coffee, barking dogs, and tech glitches—classic podcaster chaos. They joke about cluttered lives, puppy invasions, and Nate's XLR setup before rolling into the main show with self-deprecating humor about aging, coffee mishaps, and existential dread ("Why are we alive?"). Life Updates Tim's Whirlwind: Tim's dealing with home repairs (new dishwasher installed by a former Michelin-star chef from NYC who's now a handyman post-COVID; garage door fixed with smart integrations but noisy app beeps; doorknob drama leading to wild life stories). His leg's seizing from scar tissue (PT starts soon), mom's estate sale cleared out the house but didn't cover septic costs—still a win for decluttering. Financially, things improved: instant check processing, Apple Card approval (finally, after years of denials), and a surprise Xbox delivery after billing nightmares. He rants about Microsoft's chatbot hell for support. Nate's Rollercoaster: Work's feast-or-famine; a past-due job means Sunday overtime (paid double for minimal hours—great for him, bad for the business). Employee health crises abound: a coworker out post-heart attack/stroke, another starting chemo for throat cancer, and a recent funeral. Family hits hard too—stepmom's husband passed, niece prepping for birth amid her first wave of funerals ("Buckle up, buttercup"). Positives: Inheritance windfall pays off a car (no more payments, despite tire-popping wife jokes), and splurging on a kid-proof PC setup (i5, RTX 3050, durable mechanical keyboard/mouse) to spare their main rigs. Shared Vibes: Aging woes (Nate's "pentagenarian" shoulder pain; Tim's body betrayals), random revelations (Tim's massage therapist's quick divorce), and bio breaks mid-episode. Video Games Tim's Light Play: Minimal gaming due to life chaos—snippets of Helltank 2 on new Xbox Series X Galaxy Edition (smoother than Series S; no cross-play griefing despite PS fears; chat lags initially). Excited for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Dec. 4 release; open-world vibes with space motorbike teased in janky trailer—fans divided). Rants: Nintendo's absurd NPC-summoning patent (pre-dates Pokémon); Acclaim's surprise revival with indies like Dead Space Cells knockoff; UE5 scalability for Switch 2 (Star Wars Outlaws shines despite hardware hate); Xbox price hikes ($799 for Galaxy—Tim snagged pre-raise); No Man's Sky Switch 2 Corvette update (multiplayer still OG Switch-less); all RE games native on Switch 2; Perfect Dark cancellation drama (near Take-Two publishing deal fell through). Nate's Dives: Hollow Knight: Silksong (beautiful Metroidvania, but zero onboarding—jumped in blind); Sword of the Sea (watery sandy area progression); Destiny 2 (season-behind fixes make it smooth; hyped for Renegades). Correction: His GameSir controller model's a lighter version (no hall-effect triggers/rumble). Nintendo Direct Highlights: Super Mario Galaxy 1&2 combo (up-res'd for Switch 2; $45 Amiibos rage); Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel subtitled Galaxy (Rosalina focus? Scarlett Johansson headcanon); FF7 Remake & Sonic Trilogy ports; Fire Emblem tease. Sony drama: Ghost of Yōtei designer fired over Charlie Kirk comments (lame PR response). Tech Headsets & Peripherals: Tim's new HyperX Cloud Alpha (fixed PS echo issues; spatial audio blew friend's mind—stereo 101 roast). Nate's Arctis Nova (won in raffle; mix amp for chat/game). Apple Event Rundown: iPhone lineup confirmed (Air: ultra-thin titanium, single cam, cut-down Pro chip; 17 Pros: aluminum return, "Plateau" camera bar for antennas, vapor chamber cooling, 30% sustained perf boost). Modems: C1/C1X in-house (Air/SE); Wi-Fi/Bluetooth N1 chip (efficiency gains). Watches: Hypertension detection, sat-phone Ultra, better battery. OS unifications: Watch/iPad meh (laggy fonts); Apple TV smooth but tiny text; iOS front cam upgrade (square sensor for tracking/selfies). Meta Fail: Ray-Ban Meta AI demo glitches mid-cooking demo ("Meta, what do I do?" meme gold). PC Woes: Tim's shipped rig (Descent setup) dead on arrival—video ports fried; Nate suspects reseat. Entertainment RIP Robert Redford (87; natural causes at home—bummer for Endgame fans). Books/Media: Tim binged Red Rising trilogy (piercing sci-fi; full-cast audiobook for book 4); fan-made Tron: Ares supercut trailer slaps. NIN's Tron: Ares score: Atmospheric/Fragile-era vibes (repetitive riffs, subdued electronics; Infiltrator as core theme; Building Better Worlds evokes Wendy Carlos). Harry Potter full-cast audiobooks incoming (star-studded: McAvoy, Pegg, etc.—overdue money grab?). TV Gripes: Mr. & Mrs. Smith S2 delayed indefinitely (cliffhanger rage); Nate finished Strange New Worlds (Tim slacking on Trek). Episode wraps on unifications' mixed bag, with laughs over beeps, updates, and "pentagenarian" jabs. Runtime ~2.5 hours of raw, unfiltered bro-chat—perfect for fans of tech rants and life entropy. Next time: More Switch 2 hype?    Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don't forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Find all our stuff at Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter Handle: @getforkedpod eMail Address: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 If you would like to catch up with each of us personally Online Twitch/Twitter: Tim K.A. Trotter's Youtube ID: Dynamicworksproductions Tim K.A. Trotter's Twitter ID: Tim_T Tim K.A. Trotter's Twitch ID: Tim_KA_Trotter Nate's Twitter ID: natefoo Also remember to buy my Sc-Fi adventure book “The Citadel: Arrival by Tim K.A. Trotter” available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!  

(1:30) — YANKEES: Max Fried throws a gem in Baltimore, and JJ gives his top five Yankees this season. (8:40) — METS: The Mets win their series against the Padres and search for new rotation scenarios. (14:44) — GIANTS: The Giants host the Chiefs in prime time. Can they build off of their output against the Cowboys? (17:50) — JETS: The Jets, without Justin Fields, head to Tampa to try to right their ship against the Buccaneers. (21:10) — CALLS: Callers talk Yankees. (29:00) — OLD SCHOOL VS. NEW SCHOOL: JJ and Joe B are back to make their picks for NFL Week 3 in Old School vs. New School. (54:20) — ART DICESARE: Handicapper Art DiCesare grades Joe and JJ's picks, gives his best tease, and gives the plays to avoid in Week 3. (67:05) — JASON KATZ: Our fantasy guru returns to give his best options to start and sit for Week 3. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski. Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guests: Art DiCesare, Joe Benigno, and Jason Katz Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly vomited onto dry ground, Jonah obeys the LORD's gracious second call to go and proclaim His Word to Nineveh. The LORD cares about this great city, and so He sends Jonah to call it to repentance. Even through Jonah's harsh sermon, the LORD's Word does what He intends, and the entire city of Nineveh is brought to repentance. From the greatest to the least, the Ninevites turn to the LORD for mercy, and He shows them precisely that mercy as He spares them from the disaster He had proclaimed through Jonah.  Rev. Peter Ill, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Jonah 3:1-10.  To learn more about Trinity Lutheran, visit trinitymillstadt.org. “Majoring in the Minors” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the books of Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Micah, and Nahum. Although the books of these prophets are shorter, the Word of God they preached was important in the years leading up to the coming of the Christ, and that Word remains important for the Church today. Just as we still need to listen to their call to repentance over our idolatry, so we still need to heed their call to trust in the Savior, Jesus.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Silksong! Nintendo Direct! What a time to be a gamer! Join Henry on this episode as we delve into the recent controversial relase of Hollow Knight: Silksong and we delve into EVERY game from the recent Nintendo Direct. We also briefly go over Perfect Dark's failed saving throw, IO Interactive stepping away from publishing after Mindseye's failure, and Roblox requiring age verification.Impressions this week focus on the crushingly hard rhythm game: Rift of the Necrodancer! Is the difficulty something that is worth getting through? Or is it such an obstacle that it makes the game a complete pass? Join in on the conversation to find out!Feel free to send us a question at plugnplaypodcast1@gmail.com for a chance to have it read out on the show!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:24 - Take Two considers to revive Perfect Dark 6:31 - IO Interactive moves away from publishing after Mindeye's colossal failure10:19 - All Roblox players will require age verification15:15 - Hollow Knight: Silksong's troubled release31:00 - Nintendo DirectImpressions:1:52:00 - Rift of the Necrodancer

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

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.

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

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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

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

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.

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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