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Thank You To Our Partners The Institute, AutoFlow, AutoLeap, Shop Dog Marketing, In-BoundIn this episode, our host Craig O'Neill welcomes his friend and colleague, Brandon Crusha to discuss a simple but often uncomfortable topic among practitioners of change.The slogan: “This Sucks - and it Works!”Craig was inspired to discuss this topic with Brandon after reading a post about slogans that don't really work well - and the phrase above was suggested as an alternative to some others.This stood out, because Craig has literally stood in a room with Brandon as Brandon spoke nearly that exact phrase to a group of tire specialists.Brandon has a background in the automotive industry, in software, and rather significantly, the Marine Corp. The latter component is a thing which makes Brandon uniquely effective when coaching and onboarding in his role at Autoflow, and in other endeavors Brandon is engaged in.Listeners will appreciate hearing Brandon's stories, hard earned wisdom and will find a pragmatic approach to learning that emphasises acknowledging that changes are tough, but embracing the suck is the way to get through.Additional insights:The three ways of learning according to Brandon's instructor in the Marine Corp1.) Pain2.) Repetition3.) The repetition of painWe appreciate Brandon's service and the sacrifices he's made in service to our country. We know our listeners will too.Reach out with any questions to Speakup@craigoneill.netYou can also thank Brandon directly here: Brandon.Crusha@autoflow.comThe Word of the Day: ArduousAdjectiveinvolving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring"an arduous journey"Watch Full Video EpisodeThank You To Our Partners The Institute, AutoFlow, AutoLeap, Shop Dog Marketing, In-Bound:The Institute at WeAreTheInstitute.com. "Stop stressing over your business, you deserve a good night's sleep. The Institute's coaching helps you achieve success and financial peace.AutoFlow at AutoFlow.com. Your partner in technology, Autoflow consolidates your client interactions - before, during and after the visit to a single thread. Learn more at Autoflow.comAutoLeap at AutoLeap.com. Are you tired of juggling multiple tools to manage your auto repair shop? Say hello to the streamlined efficiency of AutoLeap, the #1 all-in-one Auto Repair Shop Management Software! Shop Dog Marketing at Shop Dog Marketing.com. "Want to see your auto repair shop thrive? Let Shop Dog Marketing be your guide. Our customer-first approach, combined with AI-driven creative content, ensures top rankings. In-Bound at CallInBound.com. Cover your communication needs and revolutionize your auto repair business with AI-driven call analytics from InBound. Contact InformationEmail Craig O'Neill: speakup@craigoneill.netJoin Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters

Hour 1: Whelp...This Sucks full 1582 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:36:07 +0000 cZwvQycwPvUL7EZWsSwzZh6DEwNn3Hjb comedy Church of Lazlo Podcasts comedy Hour 1: Whelp...This Sucks Church of Lazlo Podcasts       2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Comedy False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss

Meet Joel Keating. He's Grindr's SVP of Engineering & Chief Information Security Officer. He's joined by his Talentism coach, Gregory Kim.Together, they describe how paying attention to Joel's “This Sucks” response can open up the door to curiosity and unlock solutions to big problems at work. But, this only works if the curiosity is genuine. We learn that sometimes Joel can go through the motions: set up a meeting, ask questions, get feedback. But if under those behaviors Joel is actually harboring judgment, it doesn't unlock anything. Greg and Joel have come up with a simple system to avoid the trap of hidden judgments. Joel exposes his expectations. All the time. This act is so simple, but when repeated regularly it has created powerful clarity for Joel and those around him. Everyday at Grindr, Joel applies the frameworks he learned through coaching. The problems at work don't go away, but he is able to move through them with more agency and clarity, making the next challenge that much more manageable.Listen in and apply Joel's hard won learnings to your work context. For more on the frameworks Joel references, visit Talentism.com

A few months back, I was contacted by Tequila Mockingbird Productions in Los Angeles about a film called This Sucks. They wondered if I would like to interview writer/director Cameron A. Mitchell for my podcast.  Long story short, I was sent a preview link and watched the movie while eating a Vegemite sandwich. I liked This Sucks and thought it was very socially aware for a film shot in 9 days. We're in a global pandemic, no one has a narrative arc! This Sucks is a black comedy set during Christmas 2020. Chronically depressed Jess, her LGBTQ best friend, chatty roommate, and ex-boyfriend struggle to survive COVID quarantine. Each character has a red-faced demon that follows them, a physical manifestation of their inner depression. This podcast contains themes around filmmaking, depression, racism, and the importance of “found families.” This Sucks Movie Trailer More Info: https://linktr.ee/noelanderson Start Your Own Blog and Get $25 Credit Produced by Harlequin Ink

It's a "BEST OF" episode for all of you!  In case you'd like to go back and listen to the entire episode of each of these clips the 1st clip is from episode 57 "Couples Yoga", the 2nd clip is from episode 83 "It's Time We Got Real, This Sucks", and the 3rd clip is from episode 4 "I Lost My Marbles". Please to enjoy!Don't forget to head over to Ten Seven Ten to check out all the other shows on the network!  And stop by Twisted Vine's Facebook page to like their winery & respond to the Twisted Comedy event page.Thanks again to Deezkeyz for making our new intro!  Check out all his socials!Reach out to us via any method below:EMAIL:  trytopodcast@gmail.com - record a voice memo & email it to us!TIKTOK:  @TRY2PODCASTTWITTER:  @trytopodcast, @aintnoswayze, @mustbethechoadiINSTAGRAM:  TRYTOPODCASTFACEBOOK:  facebook.com/trytopodcast 

What are the 4Qs?  (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. Four guests answering the 4Qs above... madness!  This episode features the directors and leads of two films, "This Sucks" and "Driven: The Tony Pearson Story."   These lovely people are Cameron A. Mitchell (writer/director, "This Sucks"), Andrew Menjivar (director, "Driven: The Tony Pearson Story"), April Denise Scott (lead actor, "This Sucks"), and Tony Pearson (documentary subject, "Driven: The Tony Pearson Story"). Both films are premiering at the Golden State Film Festival within days of the release of this podcast! This was an absolutely delightful conversation and all four guests are simply wonderful.  I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed recording it. To learn more about everyone go to... Cameron A. Mitchell @thecammunist on Instagram Andrew Menjivar @directormenji on Instagram April Denise Scott @aprildenisescott & @april.living.life on Instagram Tony Pearson @tonypearson87 on Instagram and tonypearsonpersonaltrainer.com More Links! Tequila Mockingbird Productions Official "This Sucks" website Driven: The Tony Pearson Story website Driven: My Secret Untold Story, Tony's autobiography on Amazon Discover Indie Film Links DIF Website  - DIF Instagram  - DIF Facebook  - DIF Twitter  TVHi Links TVHi Website  - TVHi Instagram  - TVHi Facebook  - TVHi Twitter 

Four guests for two films!  Talk about a fun podcast.  This episode features the directors and leads of two films from Tequila Mockingbird Productions.  These lovely people are Cameron A. Mitchell (writer/director, "This Sucks"), Andrew Menjivar (director, "Driven: The Tony Pearson Story"), April Denise Scott (lead actor, "This Sucks"), and Tony Pearson (documentary subject, "Driven: The Tony Pearson Story").  That is officially the most intricate sentence ever for the guests on the Discover Indie Film podcast. Both films are premiering at the Golden State Film Festival within days of the release of this interview! This was an absolutely delightful conversation and all four guests are simply wonderful.  I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed recording it. To learn more about everyone go to... Cameron A. Mitchell @thecammunist on Instagram Andrew Menjivar @directormenji on Instagram April Denise Scott @aprildenisescott & @april.living.life on Instagram Tony Pearson @tonypearson87 on Instagram and tonypearsonpersonaltrainer.com More Links! Tequila Mockingbird Productions Official "This Sucks" website Driven: The Tony Pearson Story website Driven: My Secret Untold Story, Tony's autobiography on Amazon Discover Indie Film Links DIF Website  - DIF Instagram  - DIF Facebook  - DIF Twitter  TVHi Links TVHi Website  - TVHi Instagram  - TVHi Facebook  - TVHi Twitter 

The photographer, teacher and author Glenn K. Seki, Ed. D. talks to us about how to become an expert in Anything. Find his book at https://howtobecomethebest.com/ Notes added 2/11/23 I didn't want the world to remember him like that. [Glenn was the LMU photographer when Hank Gathers died on the court] https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hank-gathers-death-college-basketball K Anders Ericsson [I would make a bad photojournalist] because I want to save the kid on fire. Companies should retrain injured employees for free. I learned to compensate. Make sure you have a plan B. Planning and Pre-focusing. Anticipation matters in photography You can only use one good eye for photography. Have an editor who can tell you “This Sucks, Start Over.” Glenn practiced action photography by following seagulls. Drive to get better. Takes deliberate practice with goals. Observe habits. You don't have to be born the best; you have to work at it. Persistence is the key. It depends on where you attribute failure. “Practicing Knowledge” Teach me how to tell someone to f-off and they say thank you. Education and Expertise don't go hand in hand. Be your own coach. Tom quoted the book “Deschooling Society” by Ivan Illitch. I just needed help cracking my chest. You're about to experience some discomfort. Automate Procedure Going on Auto-Pilot to a destination.

Edmonton's Virgin Radio Morning Show took our bet for Canucks vs Oilers, and our first of three meetings last night did NOT go well for Karly and I. We have to go humiliate ourselves in public, today after the show, while wearing Oilers jerseys and holding signs saying we suck... THIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Canucks, in classic fashion and form, blew a 3-0 lead to lose 5-3... Vernon now has a Cactus Club. Could you work, sleep and live with the same person? What do you do when the hairdresser screws up? A delivery service lists the top hangover foods across Canada.  Blake Shelton is leaving the Voice, but not until after NEXT season...  And a JERK OF THE WEEK story!   

In today's episode, Emily shares 10 tips for navigating a difficult season. Sometimes life throws us something we didn't see coming, and it can be difficult to navigate, but these 10 things are sure to help. Emily also talks about cold water Immersion & it's benefits, How it affects the fight or flight response, & how it can help you in everyday situations. Try a cold shower for 5m or a full plunge for 3-5m.  In this episode you will hear about:  Self awareness & reflection Switching your mindset from THIS SUCKS to THIS IS FOR ME Learning your internal notification system Focusing on your Vision of the future Daily Habits & Accountability Off limit daily habits Letting people love you Identify what this is REALLY about Make time for fun Go where the love is alive Cured Nutrition Products: www.curednutrition.com/emilyhayden and code “EmilyHayden” for 20% off Evolve X Worldwide: https://www.patreon.com/EvolveXWorldwide All links: https://linktr.ee/evolvewithemilypodcast https://linktr.ee/emilyhayden Discounts: BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/evolvewithemily  for 10% off your first month (online therapy!) Cold Plunge: www.coldplunge.com Code: EmilyHayden for $150 off Connect with Emily here: Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Favorite supplements www.1stphorm.com/EmilyHaydenFitness (free shipping)

In today's episode, Emily shares 10 tips for navigating a difficult season. Sometimes life throws us something we didn't see coming, and it can be difficult to navigate, but these 10 things are sure to help. Emily also talks about cold water Immersion & it's benefits, How it affects the fight or flight response, & how it can help you in everyday situations. Try a cold shower for 5m or a full plunge for 3-5m.  In this episode you will hear about:  Self awareness & reflection Switching your mindset from THIS SUCKS to THIS IS FOR ME Learning your internal notification system Focusing on your Vision of the future Daily Habits & Accountability Off limit daily habits Letting people love you Identify what this is REALLY about Make time for fun Go where the love is alive Cured Nutrition Products: www.curednutrition.com/emilyhayden and code “EmilyHayden” for 20% off Evolve X Worldwide: https://www.patreon.com/EvolveXWorldwide All links: https://linktr.ee/evolvewithemilypodcast https://linktr.ee/emilyhayden Discounts: BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/evolvewithemily  for 10% off your first month (online therapy!) Cold Plunge: www.coldplunge.com Code: EmilyHayden for $150 off Connect with Emily here: Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Favorite supplements www.1stphorm.com/EmilyHaydenFitness (free shipping)

We only break out the This Sucks episodes when things are really, really bad and it has gotten to that point. After losing 10 of their last 14 games and dropping to 0-11-1 in series against the American League East this season the Red Sox now arrive at the All Star break with tons of players hurt and the team sitting 2 games out of a Wild Card spot. Enjoy this one as much as you can as we give our thoughts on the team.

Comeback King: We have to check back in with Corey Feldman as he releases the official music video for Comeback King! It truly is the 2-2-2!Judd Apatow: Is Judd Apatow responsible for the downfall of comedy movies?TV Show Sitcom Themes: A tried and true nostalgia topic of 80s and 90s TV Show sitcom themes! Also R-TRUTH dropping some real raps.HOTHEAD!, A LITTLE COBRA KAI IN YOU!, TERRY SILVER!, EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD!, TEARS FOR FEARS!, I LIKE IT LIKE THAT!, GOT SOUL!, CHINESE ANDRE THE GIANT!, THE VOICE!, IMPRESSION!, ROUGH COMBO!, I FORGOT JIM!, MIKEY CARBS!, PIZZA PARTY!, GIFT CARD!, AND TWINS!, WINGS!, BONELESS WINGS!, TACO BELL!, MCDONALDS SODA!, SPECIAL BLEND!, SPRITE!, ORANGE HI-C!, ROOT BEER!, COREY FELDMAN!, BULLY!, MUSIC VIDEO!, COMEBACK KING!, PRODUCTION VALUE!, WIFE!, DANCING!, MICHAEL JACKSON!, DR DRE!, CURTIS YOUNG!, IMPRESSED!, LOW EXPECTATIONS!, HAG WIFE!, COMMENTS!, THIS SUCKS!, NICE GUY!, SICK FUCKS ENTERTAINMENT!, JUDD APATOW!, COMEDY!, IMPROV!, RUINED!, SETH ROGEN!, SHANE GILLIS!, 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN!, KNOCKED UP!, PRODUCED!, NETFLIX!, LAZY IMPROV!, JOHN C. REILLY!, STEVE BRUHLE!, PAUL RUDD!, LAZY JOKES!, THE BUBBLE!, BLOCKBUSTER!, COVID!, TESTING!, MASKS!, KEY AND PEELE!, KEEGAN MICHAEL KAY!, JORDAN PEELE!, TIKTOK!, BINGING LOST!, WIFE!, DAUGHTER!, LADY WRITER!, JOHN LARROQUETTE!, NIGHT COURT!, FACE!, CHARACTER ACTOR!, PERFECT STRANGERS!, WKRP IN CINNCINNATTI!, PIZZA!, CHEERS!, R TRUTH!, MUSIC VIDEO!, GROWING PAINS!, FAMILY TIES!, AS LONG AS WE GOT EACH OTHER!, CDS!, GRIFTS!, SCAMS!, KANYE!, JEEN YUHS!, MCDONALDS!, FINESSIN!, DRIVE THRU!, THAT SHIT WAS POINTLESS!, TIRE EXPLODES!, SENT TO SPACE!,You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

NEW INTERVIEW | Virginia to Vegas and Mackenzie Porter call in to talk about new song, ‘This Sucks', the inspiration for the music video, and why everyone needs to head to Walmart now!

Rachelle & Zac chat about life over the past few months. Zac brings his optimistic "throw pillow" encouragements while Rachelle channels her inner Eeyore and shares about how, well.... things kind of suck right now. 

You know that moment when you start a project? The exciting time when the idea is fresh and new, but then it starts to loose its shine? You might even say to yourself “This sucks, why did I ever think this could be any good?” As the project continues to be difficult “This Sucks turns into I Suck”. All of us have heard the voice of the Inner Critic and in this episode, Angie and Josh dive deep into those murky waters and discuss how to deal with the Inner Critic and turn it into an Inner Mentor.

Hey everyone – just in case you hadn’t noticed, this whole situation really sucks. I know this seems obvious and it is. But the fact that it’s obvious and that we’re all experiencing it, doesn’t make it suck any less. It sucks. Totally and completely. I just thought it might be important to acknowledge the suckitude. I’ve been seeing (virtually, of course, not so much IRL because I don’t see much IRL) a lot of people working really hard to be okay, to make a positive out of this giant negative and I’m seeing a lot of folks really suffer because of it. I think the American strategy of thinking positive and putting on a brave face is starting to really crack at the seams. I was in a shop the other day and when I asked the cashier how he was doing, he said, very brightly, “I have no complaints!” I found it very jarring, frankly. No complaints? Really? None? I did not say so, though. I just sputtered something, matching his cheeriness, like, “No complaints? Wow. Well, that’s great!” To keep reading This Sucks visit the Songs for the Struggling Artist blog. This is Episode 243 Song: I Never Cared for You by Willie Nelson Image made on Canva with a background from Pixabay To support this podcast: Give it 5 stars in Apple Podcasts. Write a nice review! Rate it wherever you listen or via: https://ratethispodcast.com/strugglingartist Join my mailing list: www.emilyrainbowdavis.com/ Like the blog/show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SongsfortheStrugglingArtist/ Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/emilyrdavis Or buy me a coffee on Kofi: http://ko-fi.com/emilyrainbowdavis or PayPal me: https://www.paypal.me/strugglingartist Follow me on Twitter @erainbowd Instagram and Pinterest Tell a friend! Listen to The Dragoning here (it's my audio drama) and support via Ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/messengertheatrecompany As ever, I am yours, Emily Rainbow Davis

Today we bid farewell to a conspiracy legend, try to choose between two lost media projects, and then we go to bed . . .but wake up in The Nothing!   Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=18482113 MERCH STORE!!! https://www.redbubble.com/people/DeadRabbitRadio/explore?asc=u&page=1&sortOrder=recent   Links: It is finished https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY7jcLt0tYY&t=21s&ab_channel=HansWormhat Dude, This Sucks (lost MTV pilot; 2000) https://lostmediawiki.com/Dude,_This_Sucks_(lost_MTV_pilot;_2000) MTV Apologizes Over Excrement-Spraying http://archive.is/765FC#selection-1643.0-1643.38 1983 https://www.thinkaboutitdocs.com/category/sightings-by-date/1950-1999-sightings/1983-sightings/ My sister woke up and there were no walls https://www.reddit.com/r/Thetruthishere/comments/k9vopy/my_sister_woke_up_and_there_were_no_walls/ EP 518 - "Take Me Instead!" https://deadrabbitradio.libsyn.com/ep-518-take-me-instead ------------------------------------------------ Logo Art By Ash Black Opening Song: "Atlantis Attacks" Closing Song: "Bella Royale" Music By Dr. Huxxxtable Rabbitron 3000 created by Eerbud Thanks to Chris K, Founder Of The Golden Rabbit Brigade Dead Rabbit Archivist Some Weirdo On Twitter AKA Jack YouTube Champ Stewart Meatball Hood River   http://www.DeadRabbit.com Email: DeadRabbitRadio@gmail.com Twitter: @DeadRabbitRadio Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DeadRabbitRadio   Paranormal, Conspiracy, and True Crime news as it happens! Jason Carpenter breaks the stories they'll be talking about tomorrow, assuming the world doesn't end today. All Contents Of This Podcast Copyright Jason Carpenter 2018 - 2020

Does this describe you? (takes deep breath)(realizes he is describing himself)(realizes he is talking about himself in the third person and this letter is already off to a strange start)If you aren’t working on something, you feel guiltyIf you are relaxing too much, you get this pit in your stomach feeling like there is “some opportunity” you are missing by being “lazy”Paradoxically, you feel BEST after you’ve busted your ass for a 12 hour day and can’t possibly work another minute.If any of those describe you, congratulations, you are JUST LIKE ME!A CLASSIC CASE OF “THE WORKAHOLIC”!Oh, it’s pretty miserable being us. Yes, we are usually extremely driven.And also extremely successful. But do we REALLY enjoy it? Eh… hard to say. Here’s what I’ve done recently (past 6 months) to try to actually enjoy my life and stop feeling like a workaholic ALL the time.1) Write this ONE sentence EVERYWHEREI’m serious. You’re going to want to write this down. put it on your mirror. Maybe tattoo it somewhere on your body (i’ve actually considered this).Ready?—-> Am I Inventing Things to Do to Avoid the Important?That is my absolute favorite quote from Tim Ferris’ classic book, The 4 Hour Workweek. It pretty much summarizes ALL of the issues that I have being a workaholic. Issue #1 -> If I’m not working I feel bad and like I’m wasting time. Well, the truth of the matter is that JUST WORKING for the sake of WORKING doesn’t actually achieve anything. We all understand this, but we OFTEN FORGET IT. This quote -> Am I Inventing Things to Do to Avoid the Important?Reminds me that it’s really ONLY the IMPORTANT things that move the needle (see 80:20 rule from other letters). If I start knocking out the important things FIRST, I immediately feel better about relaxing a bit. Issue #2 -> Literally inventing things to do. We all do it as workaholics. Make up something “super important” that we need to do right then and there to feel “accomplished for the day”. But when I remember this sentence -> Am I Inventing Things to Do to Avoid the Important?And I really think of the “inventing things to do” part…IT HITS ME. Do I really want to look back on my life, and remember it as a haze of invented (READ: Made up) tasks that I gave myself that didn’t really matter? Of course I don’t. 2) Remind yourself you are going to die. Might sound morbid. Actually scratch that it definitely is morbid. But it works. (I stole it from Steve Jobs so… it’s basically a bulletproof strategy :)But seriously, that’s pretty sage advice right there…Would you want to spend the last day of your life obsessively checking your email? Of course not. 3) Imagine it all going to hell in a handbasket. If you want a more detailed guide on how to do this, please see my other letter -> “The #1 Happiness Hack” -> https://thekaleletter.substack.comSeriously. It’s time to imagine the WORST case scenario. Whenever I get the “workaholic jitters” (feeling in my stomach like I’m not working hard enough) it’s usually about a specific thing. So, what do I do?I take that specific thing I’m worried about not doing right that second. And picture the WORST CASE SCENARIO. I mean the worst. Like, let’s say I’m worked up about not working on one of these letters…So I picture it going really badly….I don’t send the letter.Someone complains. More people complain.A lawsuit is filed against me. DANG. THIS SUCKS. But if that’s the worst it can truly get….Then, automatically, my brain starts to think…Well, if that happened…I would just refund ALL subscribers. Sure that would suck.I’d lose some money. But then the lawsuit would be dead in the water. And I would be free as a bird!IMMEDIATELY I FEEL BETTER!!!This literally works for anything. Try it. Okay cool, in the spirit of not being a workaholic, I’m going to stop writing now :)If this resonated with you, or you think it would resonate with someone else…Please let me know in the comments, smash that like button, subscribe to this letter, and SHARE it with someone who you think it would help.I write this letter 5x a week and it comes with a podcast version. Subscribe if you haven’t yet, I won’t let you down.Kale Get on the email list at thekaleletter.substack.com

A series of iffy decisions has led our trio to this point, and when everything collides, they are forced to make another. But will they take the right turn... or the wrong one?   Kenon Pearce as DM and Various NPCs Jordache Richardson as Chaz, Brad, and Se'ku Nikki Richardson as Talice   ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce   Sound editing and design by Nikki and Jordache Richardson   Kenon Pearce @dm_mischief Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @nikkirivo   Website: totrpodcast.com Twitter: @totrcast Facebook: @topoftheround Instagram: @topoftheround Update on our cast and crew: https://www.totrpodcast.com/blog/the-future-of-totr#/   "THIS SUCKS" played with permission. Check out The Hunted: Encore at thehuntedencore.com!   Top of the Round fans can receive 20% off any Charging Moose Media soundtracks or albums at https://chargingmoosemedia.bandcamp.com/ by using code TOTR at checkout.   Join us Thursday nights on Twitch with Artmmkay! https://www.twitch.tv/ARTmmkay - and throw her a follow @artmmkay   Go to our website for MERCH! (Shipping Delays due to COVID-19) https://www.totrpodcast.com/merch-store.html#/   Wanna talk to the cast? Join our private Discord! https://discord.gg/7hHU6Em Or check out our channel on the CastJunkie Discord Server! https://discord.gg/napQ3Cb Find/Review us on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/top-of-the-round-808056   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/topoftheround Buy us a cup of coffee on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/topoftheround   Medieval Adventure by DogisReal licensed through AudioJungle/Envato - Music Broadcast License and Standard License - https://audiojungle.net/licenses/terms/music_standard/2.0  https://audiojungle.net/licenses/terms/music_broadcast_ten_million Breaking News by NoiseWorld licensed through AudioJungle/Envato - Music Broadcast and Standard License - https://audiojungle.net/licenses/terms/music_standard/2.0  https://audiojungle.net/licenses/terms/music_broadcast_ten_million   Emergent, Venom, and Legionnaire by Scott Buckley License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   https://www.scottbkley.com.au/     Reflections by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4971-reflections License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Supernatural by Mikael Hellman Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5724-supernatural License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Chase by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5766-chase License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Volatile Reaction by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5014-volatile-reaction License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   The Wandering King by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4918-the-wandering-king License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Gathering Darkness by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3798-gathering-darkness License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Scp x1x (Gateway to Hell) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6732-scp-x1x-gateway-to-hell- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   SCP-x4x (Mind Leech) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6734-scp-x4x-mind-leech- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Imagefilm 009 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/261-imagefilm-009 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Armageddon 2012 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/103-armageddon-2012 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Dark Secrets (DECISION) by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/246-dark-secrets-decision- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Aka Manah by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4797-aka-manah License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Mjolnir by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6213-mjolnir License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Requiem by Musikhalde Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6748-requiem License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Headless Horseman by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6740-headless-horseman License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Some Amount of Evil by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4388-some-amount-of-evil License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   "sony-dsr-pdx10-minidv-camcorder" by stefanoptesta https://freesound.org/people/stefanoptesta/

Solopreneurs, Robots & Payloads, ERP + Inventory Tracking, Brix, Automated Coolant Distribution, and MORE! Business of Machining Podcast = The Manufacturing Entrepreneurcast You CAN Be The Crazy Guy In Your Garage Forever! The idea of expanding beyond oneself or even becoming self-employed isn't enticing to everyone---and that's okay! Grimsmo reflects on his evolution from solopreneur to entrepreneur and Saunders shares an experience with an electrician who likes his gig just the way it is. Speaking of Solopreneurs, check out this shop update with Adam Demuth, an incredible machinist who made the shift from a 9-5 to being self-employed. If you're not into stress but want to run a business, Adam's zen-rific perspective on entrepreneurship is perfect for you! Also, check out the Precision Microcast hosted by Adam and Joshua Hacko from Nicholas Hacko Watchmaker! Lockwood Begs to Differ Idealizing the infallibility of robots is nice and all but Rob's administering a heavy dose of truth! "Why are we not better at this already!?"  Saunders is disappointed in our lack of progress when it comes to payload issues for FANUC robot arms. Not to worry, 5th Axis is working on it! Check out their videos here! THIS SUCKS! (but it will be worth it) During Phase 3/4 of Nuking the Shop, Saunders faces the fact that all material and supplies must be removed from the racking and the team will have to start from square one. While discussing one of their new favorite topics, tracking inventory, we learn that the Johns are taking different approaches when it comes to quantities! BRIX, The Holy Crap Scenario, and "Screw This, I'm Goin' Home!" The guys outline the specifics of their automated coolant delivery systems and air lines. They discuss solenoids, refractometers, ball valves with external motors, IoT (internet of things), Mixtrons, and MORE! They share progress, plans, and solutions to problems. Find out what Grimsmo means by "The Holy Crap Scenario" and the situation that made him throw in the towel, so-to-speak. The Smoking Gun--I mean, Knife? Grimsmo tackles the lowest hanging, highest yield fruit during his "days off in the shop"! A few episodes ago, Grimsmo knew the one thing he could do to increase production right away and he nailed it! Now, there's something nice--uh, Norse, that can run lights out on the Mori! RUN FROM HERE - Running Code from A Certain Point SMW is focusing heavily on developing reliable processes when it comes to posting code. While they used to run from the "Run From Here" feature, things have changed....        

Vocal HERspective is back this week with a...slightly different kind of episode. For the first time since Episode 1, it's just the hosts and, while it's officially named the "Hosts' Check-in," we probably could have just called it "This Sucks." Tune in for this very unfiltered conversation about the state of the universe according to Amanda and Rachael. It's not all doom and gloom - this episode also includes a look back at some of the episodes that have made the biggest impressions - ones you'll want to go back and listen to. Oh, and no animals were harmed in the making of this episode, but Moo and Gryffindor surely do sum up how we're feeling so they take center stage on the graphic!

Vocal HERspective is back this week with a...slightly different kind of episode. For the first time since Episode 1, it's just the hosts and, while it's officially named the "Hosts' Check-in," we probably could have just called it "This Sucks." Tune in for this very unfiltered conversation about the state of the universe according to Amanda and Rachael. It's not all doom and gloom - this episode also includes a look back at some of the episodes that have made the biggest impressions - ones you'll want to go back and listen to. Oh, and no animals were harmed in the making of this episode, but Moo and Gryffindor surely do sum up how we're feeling so they take center stage on the graphic!

The Jiu-Jiterios C2C crew share crazy work stories. Alfonso contemplates quiting his job while his co-worker gets electrocuted. Frank inspires a young "Post-Malone" by introducing him to harmonica hip-hop. Cuzzn Ant shares military job horror stories.

Jett Z. Hampton is a man. He is from Austin Texas, and he loves failure. It motivates him. He keeps a list of everyone who has rejected him and he will make them regret it. Is it healthy? Who's to say, he knows his own body. Jett speaks to the entrepreneurial roots of his family and their complicated relationship with religion. Jett is an avid Tennis player, somewhat due to the fact a creepy coach kept following him in other sports. His best friend stole his seat and his legos, but luckily Jett is a forgiving man. Hear all about his upbringing and incredible accomplishments in our latest episode "Wow, This Sucks. I Hate You" Remember Fridays are for learning about a stranger and defying Gravity. Thanks for listing, please leave a review. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kellen-j-harrison/support

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This Sucks! Christine Hates Her Dyson Guy's Red Carpet Special Palin On Kamala: VP Running Advice Ketchup On Top. Or As A Puddle? Wyatt Tests Negative For COVID-19

In Episode 55, Bradford and Craig tackle five more (mostly) baseball topics. 1. So we beat on, boys against the current, borne ceaselessly back into the town: Baseball is officially back, although it's probably a bad idea and they made the process as messy as possible.2. Bad Medicine: About it being a bad idea...3. Let's play, too: The Grand Ole Opry will have a Grand Ole Taxi Squad.4. Haha, This Sucks, Man: Should baseball be coming back at all?5. Your Facebook Uncles are Fighting: Normally we'd invoke Rule 1 here, but...Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple MusicSpotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

This may possibly be the BIGGEST what if in Moncton Sports history!! Due to Covid19 the CHL has decided to shut down the season, playoffs through all 3 leagues as well as for the first time in History The Memorial Cup! "This Sucks" was the theme of this show and for very good reason, as we try to put into words the disappointment and where the Wildcats go from here.  This was the last regular season show of the season, so I wanna take a moment to give a special thanks to Jeremy for continuing to be the fans favourite Co-Hoster, to the Sponsors Eric Murray Real Estate and the Pumphouse Brewery. To all the guests that we have had on this show we can't thank you enough for helping to make this show better and of course to ALL OUR FANS..our debt to you can never be paid and for that we THANK YOU! We are going anywhere, when news breaks we'll be here, we may have some special guests this summer and of course the draft we'll have it covered! As for next season, we'll be right back here weekly talking about this team and where it needs to go and how it's going during the 25th Anniversary of YOUR MONCTON WILDCATS! Thank you again for all your support Adam and Jeremy 

There is going to be a very good chance that you think you know what I'm going to say on this podcast, but you don't. I can promise you that, because up until about 12 hours ago, I didn't even know what I was going to be saying on this podcast. I actually had an interview scheduled this week, but aren't we living in a time when we never know what's coming? This podcast wasn't in the cards for me either, so please keep listening until the end. David Radke will be joining me on today's show. In order to earn a living, I create content. I write books. I travel and I speak. I write online courses and make funny videos. I advertise for companies that I love and trust. I do television sometimes. All of this has been upended in the last two weeks. Just like your life has been upended. All of the dates on my calendar for travel and speaking for the next several months are gone. Every one of them. Like most of you, I have a side hustle. David and I have been working on the relaunch of Ink since November, but David suggested that we go with the relaunch of a course that would be more timely right now. He suggested we work on the relaunch of This Sucks...But God Is Good.  Show Notes: [04:38] Melissa agrees with David that now is the time for this course. [05:03] Melissa wants to come out of this with clarity and answers. She wants to be better and not worse. Lean in and not lean out. [06:22] We need to take advantage of this time and be wise with the time that we have been given.  [07:00] We are going to relaunch This Sucks... But God Is Good. It's an online course that you take at your pace. It's a weekly email with videos. You get one lesson each Monday for six weeks.  [08:32] You also get questions to help you clarify the concepts in your mind. Each lesson has four to five bite sized video lessons that totals around 45 minutes to an hour. The downloads are also available as audio for listening anytime. [09:00] There are also summaries, outlines, and transcripts for those who like to read. And a like-minded Facebook community to interact with. Melissa will also be there and will have some live chats with you all. She will also take and post questions. [09:31] She's there for you, answering your questions and challenging you as we go along.  [09:55] Thousands of people have gone through this course already. If you have, go back through it and jump back into the group. The season you are in now is totally different than the season you were in. [11:01] Melissa created this course based on the journey that her and David went through suffering from infertility, miscarriages, and the birth and death of their son.  [11:38] It's been for every woman and man who has been angry at God, because somewhere your train went off the tracks. [12:42] There is freedom in your life that is available to you through this course. [13:24] This course is regularly $67. We know you have so much going on that we can't offer it to you for that price. Because of the times we are in and what's going on we are going to offer this course to everyone for $1. [14:34] When you pay your dollar, you are free to pay whatever amount you want. You pay what you want to pay and what feels right for you.  [17:21] If you've never taken a course like this, this is something that you have never experienced.  [18:04] Melissa wants to share what she's been taught by a God that she finds so loving and so accepting. [18:32] This isn't your Grandma's bible study. We meet you where you are. [19:06] We love you so much.  Thanks for joining us on Ordinary People Ordinary Things. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Just like your mother taught you. Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page Rise & Radke @MsMelissaRadke on Instagram @msmelissaradke on Twitter Sign Up for Insider Access Stream(H)er This Sucks...But God Is Good

TITLE I Wasn't Invited...there’s more.  Sigh….   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW Is it ok to NOT want information about a situation that may have felt hurtful to us? If we continue to have strong feelings about it, does it mean we’re not healing? Is it possible to feel uncomfortable, AND be healing at the same time? Do I regret releasing any of these episodes about the situation? What does self-compassion have to do with all of this? No matter what feelings come up, ALL feelings are welcome, and need to be honored!     HIGHLIGHTS How to take care of ourselves when we feel uncomfortable and not ready Is it ok to not pick up your phone when you feel rattled when someone calls I feel like I was 12 years old again. I felt really anxious Feelings of shame, and guilt came up for me, and it was uncomfortable When something happens and we have a strong emotional response, if we’re verbal processors, it can help to talk to someone who is safe What do we do when shame surfaces and we feel like we did something wrong We can have strong emotional responses, but it doesn’t mean that we haven’t “worked through” our stuff When we have strong emotional responses, we can often attach a negative meaning, but it’s not the truth We can feel strong feelings, and still be courageous even if we’re feeling fear When we have strong feelings, we often feel like we have to justify why we’re having strong feelings Others have a right to invite whomever they want to and they don’t ever have to include us Others have a right to post on social media There is no right or wrong, and no one is to blame If it brings up feelings for us, we get to focus on the healing we need to do It’s really important to start talking about these things with safe people who can support us No matter what feelings come up (joy, sadness, jealousy, anxiety, depression), all of our feelings are ok We need to find ways to honor all the feelings that come up We need to get support We need to use tools We can reflect on the conversation and situation if we need to make sense out of it When we get stressed or have things to do, we have our internal “taskmaster” show up My “taskmaster” generally lacks empathy and just wants to get stuff done It’s also important to talk about how we’re impacted by other’s behavior (if they are safe people that can engage with us) It’s really important to talk about our expectations We may have a plan, but not communicate it to someone else, and it can cause a rift if we don’t communicate There is no right or wrong way of doing things If we’re able to communicate; the recommunicate and recommunicate. It’s about going back in and doing what we need to do understand and to be understood This is about our imperfection, our humanity, about showing up and being in the messy middle, and not know what the outcome is going to be What happens when we have bumps; how do we process; what do we do when we’re having a harder time letting it go If someone gives us a “valid” reason when we got hurt, does it mean that we shouldn’t have had a reaction? Sometimes we see things as “either, or” then I realized there was another perspective Is it ok to NOT want information about a situation where we felt hurt I felt like I “should” be open to hearing information, which made me feel guilty, and somewhat anxious, and I doubted myself and felt like I wasn’t doing it “right.” We get to choose what we want in our life Gremlins will come up for us My gremlins told me I shouldn’t be talking about this on a podcast Is it wrong to process what goes on for me publicly? Is it “worth” it if it helps others? I want to model how as deep feelers and thinkers how we go through difficult situations When we overdo it, we may feel vulnerable and tend to take things more personally We can observe and know that we will come back to balance again We will get activated, and it may take time to restore and get our balance again Setting limits and boundaries can feel challenging to us, and it may bring up things for us We need to trust ourselves; be gentle with ourselves and have lots of self-compassion We can trust that we know what’s right for us at that moment Give yourself permission to be exactly where you’re at today   PODCAST HOST Patricia Young hosts the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive, and works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS   Meetup Saturday October 5, 2019 10 am – noon.  Jacaranda Drive between Jacaranda Place and Upas Street at Morley Field.  Bring chairs or blankets https://www.meetup.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-Meetup/events/264665841/   Bonus Episode 54 I Wasn’t Invited; This Sucks! Now What? https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/bonus-episode-56/   Bonus Episode 56 I Wasn’t Invited—Follow Up https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/bonus-episode-58/   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

Hoo boy, y'all were really stoked on us getting to some filler. But we've gotta be frank: why? This SUCKS. Sure, we've got Rock Lee doin' his thing and eating some mega spicy curry and a good Tsunade/Guy scene, but y'all? This is rough. We haven't even seen Raiga's face yet and he's already the worst. At least there's a bunch of terrible Wolverines? It's NARUSHOW!

BrushnSoapnBlade Wetshaving Podcast – Where we look forward to shaving every day! BrushnSoapnBlade@gmail.com – Wet Shaving Questions and Feedback always welcome. @BrushnBlade Everything Wet Shaving on Twitter (and other stuff for fun!) (864) 372-6234 on GoogleVoice – The Wet Shaving Hotline, call me anytime.   SOTD - Oh What a Difference a Blade Makes! Poor Blade Choice and to much Pressure - or - The Story of the Snake! SOTD - Losing Focus for a Minute.... SOTD - A Good Shave with a Shavette...? The Great Avocado Experiment - or - This Sucks! SOTD - Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Cream

About two years ago, I was on staff at a church as a worship pastor. My career took a bit of the turn, and I found myself traveling and speaking and writing a book. Eventually, I had to step down from the position at the church, and it killed me. My new career was exciting, but I realized that I was having trouble keeping up with everything, because I wasn't organized. About eight months ago, my husband the Attorney General left his job to come on board and help manage me. He realized he couldn't keep me on track or else he would've done it years ago. We realized, we had to find a person that was so organized that they could keep me in line without being too organized and causing me to run away. We found the amazing Erin Cuccio to hire as my Executive Assistant. Today, you get to meet the wonderful Erin. You can find Erin here: Beauty for Ashes Erin Cuccio on LinkedIn Show Notes [04:11] Erin is excited to be here. [04:52] How podcasts should be in the 30 to 40 minute range, and you can't talk about yourself all the time. [05:20] How Melissa loves having an assistant and it makes her feel so proud. [05:35] How Melissa and Erin connected. Erin's husband started a business in Lufkin. They were looking for a church and found Melissa's church. Erin thought Melissa was hilarious and started following her. [06:41] A few months later, The Red Ribbon Week video came out and Erin's friends were sharing the video. [07:06] Eventually, Erin went through Melissa's online bible study course This Sucks but God Is Good. [07:17] At the end of the course, Erin and David did a live video saying that they wanted to hire an assistant. [08:00] Melissa made a Mother's Day phone call to women who were experiencing some form of loss. When Melissa called, Erin was able to share some of her story and how she followed Melissa in the first place. [09:09] Melissa remembered Erin from the call when Erin decided to apply for the assistant position. [09:44] Melissa and Erin's personalities are very different, but they do get along. Working with Melissa has been a growing experience for Erin. [10:28] Erin said If she was young and single, she would've moved to Nashville and worked in PR and booking for a celebrity. She thinks it's amazing that God has opened that door for her in Lufkin, Texas. [10:55] Erin wasn't nervous about the podcast at all. She used to work in radio. She was a worship pastor. She worked in flower arrangements and a t-shirt company. She is a Renaissance woman. [12:19] Erin has always been independent and ambitious. She started working when she was 16. She worked for TCBY, she was a DJ for a Christian radio station, worked at a Christian bookstore, worked for an electrical contractor, worked in medical records, a real estate agent, a teacher, she ran a home-based flower and t-shirt business, she led worship, and now she works for Melissa. [13:32] This is been one of the first times in Erin's life that she has been able to do one thing. [13:52] Erin doesn't consider herself flighty, she just has somewhat of a gypsy soul. [14:19] Erin is so solid and grounded, she is really well-suited to bring Melissa back down to reality. [15:01] Melissa doesn't do one-on-one really well. Just the thought of it makes her really nervous. Traveling with Erin is really easy. [16:39] After Melissa speaks, Erin brings her chocolate and a Coke. [17:57] How David is very thorough. [18:32] We have a big event coming up May 4th and 5th 2018. It is right here in Lufkin, Texas. The Social Event of the season. It's a Friday night and most of Saturday. [19:29] Women tend to be nurturers by nature. It's important to remind women that they need to nurture themselves.They need time to refresh and refuel. [20:02] Melissa has so much to offer in her message, so to give women a weekend is a wonderful gift and a way to just hang out and talk about things that are important. [20:52] This is the first annual social event of the season. This is a social event for the churched and the unchurched the hopeful and the hopeless. [22:07] This weekend gives you a place to sit at the table. This weekend is going to have value and give women something that will refresh their hearts. There will be fun and laughter and also learning and growing and connecting with other women. [24:44] Dress comfortable, prepare to have a good time, and if you come alone you won't be leaving alone. [25:17] We love community. Erin and I also have one terrible horrible thing in common and that is that we have both lost a child. When you walk through something like this, you better have community. [27:05] How having an online community and bible study has helped teach Erin that it is so important to have a community backing you up. [27:46] Community is the secret to growing and living your best life. [28:48] At women's core, they want to belong. [29:16] This year's theme is called Live Known. It's so easy for us to hide behind things. Become what you truly are by living known. Women want to be seen. [31:09] How identity is a huge crisis that we all struggle with. [32:57] We are going to do heart work and ask ourselves tough questions and answer them. [33:32] There is a sense of empowerment in knowing who you really are. [34:35] We need to stop pushing our desires and passions down. God gave us potential for a reason and Melissa wants to help women find that potential. [37:53] Erin's lightning round questions. [40:12] Erin is one of God's most shockingly we never saw it coming gifts to Melissa and David. Just meeting Erin alone would make going to the event worthwhile. [41:38] How women push themselves down, because they always want other people to feel important. Women need to keep in mind how they feel. Thanks for joining us on Ordinary People Ordinary Things. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Just like your mother taught you. Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page @MsMelissaRadke on Instagram @msmelissaradke on Twitter Red Ribbon Week Video This Sucks But God Is Good (online course) The Social Event  Live Known Eat Cake. Be Brave. Beauty for Ashes Erin Cuccio on LinkedIn  

Events in our lives are what shape us and make us who we are. In this episode, I share a heartfelt true story that shook my faith to its core. I begin with an excerpt from my book that is really the story that made me who I am today. I also talk about how this story is the basis for my course This Sucks... But God Is Good. This story is about my struggles trying to get pregnant and stay pregnant, and one of the sweetest and holiest Christmas mornings that I had ever had. This is the story of an experience that shook my faith to its core, and how David reminded me that our faith is all that we have ever known. You can find Melissa here: Podcast Web PageFacebook Page@MsMelissaRadke on Instagram@msmelissaradke on Twitter Show Notes [01:02] I share an excerpt from my upcoming book that is the story of what made me who I am today. [10:25] When my faith was shaken to its core, and I was ready to be done. David said, "we can't, he's all we've ever known." [11:09] How this podcast episode was originally intended to be about my best friend preparing for her spring wedding. [11:29] A glitch in the original recording, made me realize that I had to share the story that has made me who I am today. [12:05] My children are my Purple Heart. They are the rewards that I got after my war was over. [12:23] This is the story that I want to tell the world. I'm going to tell that story to you today. [13:00] I started writing my story down about a year ago. [13:26] I wrote the story down in the form of a course. Today, somewhere between 1500 and 2000 women have taken my course entitled This Sucks... But God Is Good. [13:50] I had to apologize to my mom for the title, but it came from an article I wrote several years ago where I said that everyone who has suffered from infertility should wear a shirt that says This Sucks... But God Is Good. [14:35] Broken and hurting people are walking around everywhere, and we don't even know it. [15:11] I began to write down the things that I learned through the process of being angry, hating, learning, watching, and needing him. [16:27] What I'm teaching isn't your typical bible study. There are a lot of pop culture references mixed in. [16:47] I'm just a woman like you who wanted a child. [17:20] This course may go down as the craziest thing I've ever done. [17:38] It will be the thing that I'm the most proud of other than raising those kids. [18:13] We talk about bible stories. We talk about how I got pissed off at the “no” I was getting from God. [18:29] We talk about clenching our fists and holding tightly to the things we think we must have. [18:59] You don't get homework every week, instead you get heart work. [19:46] We have many hurting women who took the course. Women whose husbands have left them for someone they thought was a friend. [20:11] We have women who have been hurt in all kinds of ways taking the course. [20:31] We also have women who have done the hurting taking the course. [23:22] Everyone has a story. What is the story you are carrying around? Maybe you have been carrying it around for so long you don't even remember what it was. [23:53] I want to help you get to whatever is at the core of your issue. I want to help you get rid of whatever is poisoning you. [24:29] There is only one person who can do that for you. He did it for me. The problem is sometimes we are angry at him. [25:21] It's time to stop running and stop blaming. [26:00] I have two beautiful healthy children. God never turned his back on me. [27:08] This week, I just have to talk about what was in my heart. [27:43] This is a six week course that you can do in the privacy of your own home, your desk, or wherever you are at. You can do it at your own pace. [31:35] You can be whole. You can be put back together and be better than you were before. Thanks for joining us on Ordinary People Ordinary Things. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. Just like your mother taught you. Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page @MsMelissaRadke on Instagram @msmelissaradke on Twitter This Sucks... But God Is Good (online course) 20% Discount Code: Limping Beth Moore Lisa Harper

“Val Vigoda is a compact bundle of talent. She plays a strapped-on electric violin like a demon. She sings with a voice that pushes the walls into expanded dimensions. She acts with great charm.” This is how drama critic David Finkle opens his HuffPost review of our guest’s rock musical ’Ernest Shackleton Loves Me.’ An electric violinist, singer, writer, former Army lieutenant, and founding member of the band GrooveLily, Val has toured the world with Cyndi Lauper, Joe Jackson and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and is now launching her solo live-looping multimedia project, Just Getting Good. In this episode, sponsored by Wood Violins, Val and Matt—both Viper players—sat down to discuss her projects, her unique theatrical approach to the electric violin, and her proficiency as a singer/player and complex live looper. Learn more about Val's current and past projects at https://www.valvigoda.com/ Special thanks to Wood Violins, makers of the Viper, for their sponsorship of this episode. Visit https://www.electricviolinshop.com to shop our selection of instruments and gear. Music heard in this episode: •Intro music: “Just Getting Good” from the Album “Just Getting Good” by Val Vigoda •Opening Number from Ernest Shackleton Loves Me: video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIOWm2XUD2Y •Apocalyptic Love Song (I Don’t Care) - Groovelily •Striking 12 at 54 Below - video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PniqNsBpHXg •Money and Musicians - preview track from the upcoming Cast Album “Ernest •Shackleton Loves Me" •Outro music: “This Sucks (from Ernest Shackleton Loves Me)” from the Album “Just Getting Good” by Val Vigoda

Let's be real for a minute...sometimes life sucks...or at least it FEELS like it sucks, right? Acknowledging that something SUCKS does not make you a bad person. It makes you human. We all have moments when we look at our life and we feel and we think THIS SUCKS. Let's talk about it. Grab your I AM MORE gear: shopstephaniedawnelizabeth.com. Use discount code: GIRLKIND at checkout and receive 10% off your entire order.

This may be the most gut wrenching of them all. For a team that’s suffered three straight NLDS game five losses before tonight, including one in which they led 6-0, that’s telling. Of course, in true tragic and familiar fashion the Nationals found yet another way to lose in spectacular fashion; painful fashion. Where do we go from here? Mat, Stevie, and Joe discuss on a depressing end of season podcast as the Nationals fall to the Cubs at home. This was it DC, our best shot at defeating the curse, but just like the Wizards losing in an elimination game, Captials too, and Redskins losing a win-and-your-in game last season, the Nationals couldn't pull out a win when the city needed it most. This SUCKS! Listen and share... (Photo Credit: New York Post)  

This beer sucks on the beach, even if it is within reach @DueSouthBrewing @FontaFloraBrew ‏@bombfell Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Dave, and Good ol Gal Julieanna SUDS Episode – Sometimes you struggle to find a better adjective other than “This Sucks.” Maybe the brewing process was impacted by all that sunshine at Due South Brewing. Fonta Flora saves us as we resume the conversation about who is the Chief Whacker. Of Persimmons. We taste and discuss the following beer: Due South Caramel Cream Ale SUDS -1 Due South Citrafied SUDS-2 Fonta Flora FuYu SUDS -4 Fonta Flora Smoke Signals SUDS -4 info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Sips, Suds, & Smokes is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Hosted online at Spreaker and available on iTunes, Google Play, PRX, TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and YouTube. Thanks to Bombfell for supporting Sips, Suds, & Smokes. Get $25 off your first purchase at http://bombfell.com/sips

In many ways, Avinash is the king of "the side hustle": Speaker & Advisor - An established speaker who has consulted for some of the world’s largest brands Entrepreneur - Recently sold the education company he co-founded for a reported $10M Writer - A thought leader in the world of analytics who wrote the best selling book: “Web Analytics: An Hour A Day” as well as building a large following on his blog: Occam’s Razor Googler - Leads a team of 70 story tellers, as Google’s Digital Marketing evangelist I’ve known Avinash for a few years from our time at Google. But in prep for our interview, I realized how little I knew about his personal story.  Who was the real Avinash behind the guy on stage frantically shouting out "THIS SUCKS" to bewildered CEOs? What experiences shaped his outlook and how did he end up in such a unique role at Google? What role did his writing play in shaping where he is today?    He hasn’t shared much of this before so I’m thankful we had a chance to get personal & discuss his incredible journey. From living in a factory as a kid in India, to building a life in the US, becoming a best selling author & thought leader in his space.      Here are five things to listen out for:   (1) Early Years - Growing up poor & living in a factory in India   (2) Starting his career - Moving to Saudi Arabia, the US & why he was attracted to web analytics   (3) Writing & Building An Audience - How he built an audience of 150k monthly readers on his blog, wrote a book & landed a high profile role at Google   (4) Starting From Scratch - If he was starting again, how he would focus his time to build his brand and audience again?    (5) Personal - His fear of being broke, what motivates him & what success means to him personally.    All show notes and details can be found on: www.creatorlab.fm   Time Stamps: Background of how Bilal & Avinash know each other [1m38s] Explaining what his job is to his mum [2m51s] How he got his job at Google [3m44s] Growing up poor in India & living in a factory [5m16s] What he wanted to be when he grew up? [7m38s] Where his work ethic came from [10m31s] Moving to Saudi Arabia & the USA [12m44s] Earning $500/month - still 7x more than he would have made in India [14m16s] What it felt like to be poor [18m10s] How he uses the fear of going broke and losing his job to motivate himself [20m45s] Losing his job again at Silicon Graphics [26m17s] Why it can make sense to take a title & pay cut [28m40] What attracted him to web analytics [29m46s] Taking the plunge to start a company and knowing when it’s the right time to go for it [30m28] Starting a blog and role of personal branding [32m40s] Why he was wrong about people not wanting to pay for a book when they could get it online for free [38m22s] Taking 6months to get to 1000 visitors, now at 150,000 visitors a month [41m15s] Content vs Amplification [43m39s] “If I can listen to 50 podcasts, why should I listen to you” [45m35s] Career limiting moves [51m33s] Owned vs Rented platforms, eg. email vs social [58m39s] Why he gets more engagement from 9.5k email subscribers than 200k twitter followers [1hr47s] Advice for growing an email list [1hr2m14s] What’s motivating him [1hr3m53s] Can you be happy if you always want to stand out? [1hr5m43s] Spending 4 hours a week to learn something new [1hr7m12s] Advice to 18 year old Avinash [1hr8m15s] What success means to him [1hr9m28s] 4 people he mentions: [1hr9m40s] 1) Thomas Baekdal writes about media, analytics, social and broad digital trends: 2) Mitch Joel is a marketing rockstar, his blog illustrates why: 3) Seth Godin’s incisiveness and pithiness, and of course his take on marketing is legendary 4) Kaiser Fung is incredible with big data, advanced math and visualizations Examples of failure [1hr10m38s] What matters most [1hr15m5s] All show notes and other episodes available at: https://www.creatorlab.fm Stay connected: https://www.creatorlab.fm/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/creatorlabfm https://www.instagram.com/creatorlabfm https://www.twitter.com/creatorlabfm   Connect with Bilal: https://www.twitter.com/bzaidi https://www.instagram.com/bzaidi212

The Writing Excuses crew tackles writer’s block again, this time approaching the “This Sucks And I’m A Horrible Writer” mindset. Dan relates his Neil Gaiman anecdote, Brandon explains why he’d written so many books before getting published, and Howard throws down the gauntlet on neverending Chapter One revisions. If you’re stuck because you think your … Continue reading Writing Excuses Episode 17: This Sucks and I’m a Horrible Writer →