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SFIHHDF Founder Micaya and Board member Brandy Beazley talk to esteemed dance artists from around the world. Topics include performances in the SFIHHDF, choreography, artistry, challenges of being a dance professional, and other dance related themes. Justin de Jager and Sem Deliveyne started out as breakers and found each other in a shared love for the movement concept of Threading. Since 2019, they have been exchanging, training, researching, creating and performing together. The collaboration resulted in the creation ‘Brothers' and that premiered in The Hague, NL in ‘23. Since then, the piece has already performed over 50 times at many prestigious festivals in The Netherlands and Europe, recently winning two awards at the respected choreography competitions RIDCC and Hannover 39.

Few places are more notorious for civil rights–era violence than Philadelphia, Mississippi, the site of the 1964 “Mississippi Burning” murders. Yet in a striking turn of events, Philadelphia has become a beacon in Mississippi's racial reckoning in the decades since. In Between Remembrance and Repair: Commemorating Racial Violence in Philadelphia, Mississippi (UNC Press, 2020) Claire Whitlinger investigates how this community came to acknowledge its past, offering significant insight into the social impacts of commemoration. Examining two commemorations around key anniversaries of the murders held in 1989 and 2004, Whitlinger shows the differences in how those events unfolded. She also charts how the 2004 commemoration offered a springboard for the trial of former Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen for his role in the 1964 murders, the 2006 passage of Mississippi's Civil Rights/Human Rights education bill, and the initiation of the Mississippi Truth Project. In doing so, Whitlinger provides the first comprehensive account of these high profile events and expands our understanding of how commemorations both emerge out of and catalyze associated memory movements.Threading a compelling story with theoretical insights, Whitlinger delivers a study that will help scholars, students, and activists alike better understand the dynamics of commemorating difficult pasts, commemorative practices in general, and the links between memory, race, and social change. Claire Whitlinger is Associate Professor of Sociology at Furman University. Host: Michael L. Rosino is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Molloy University, studying racial politics, media, and democracy. His most recent book, Democracy Is Awkward: Grappling with Racism Inside Grassroots Political Organizing, is now available with the University of North Carolina Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Few places are more notorious for civil rights–era violence than Philadelphia, Mississippi, the site of the 1964 “Mississippi Burning” murders. Yet in a striking turn of events, Philadelphia has become a beacon in Mississippi's racial reckoning in the decades since. In Between Remembrance and Repair: Commemorating Racial Violence in Philadelphia, Mississippi (UNC Press, 2020) Claire Whitlinger investigates how this community came to acknowledge its past, offering significant insight into the social impacts of commemoration. Examining two commemorations around key anniversaries of the murders held in 1989 and 2004, Whitlinger shows the differences in how those events unfolded. She also charts how the 2004 commemoration offered a springboard for the trial of former Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen for his role in the 1964 murders, the 2006 passage of Mississippi's Civil Rights/Human Rights education bill, and the initiation of the Mississippi Truth Project. In doing so, Whitlinger provides the first comprehensive account of these high profile events and expands our understanding of how commemorations both emerge out of and catalyze associated memory movements.Threading a compelling story with theoretical insights, Whitlinger delivers a study that will help scholars, students, and activists alike better understand the dynamics of commemorating difficult pasts, commemorative practices in general, and the links between memory, race, and social change. Claire Whitlinger is Associate Professor of Sociology at Furman University. Host: Michael L. Rosino is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Molloy University, studying racial politics, media, and democracy. His most recent book, Democracy Is Awkward: Grappling with Racism Inside Grassroots Political Organizing, is now available with the University of North Carolina Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Few places are more notorious for civil rights–era violence than Philadelphia, Mississippi, the site of the 1964 “Mississippi Burning” murders. Yet in a striking turn of events, Philadelphia has become a beacon in Mississippi's racial reckoning in the decades since. In Between Remembrance and Repair: Commemorating Racial Violence in Philadelphia, Mississippi (UNC Press, 2020) Claire Whitlinger investigates how this community came to acknowledge its past, offering significant insight into the social impacts of commemoration. Examining two commemorations around key anniversaries of the murders held in 1989 and 2004, Whitlinger shows the differences in how those events unfolded. She also charts how the 2004 commemoration offered a springboard for the trial of former Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen for his role in the 1964 murders, the 2006 passage of Mississippi's Civil Rights/Human Rights education bill, and the initiation of the Mississippi Truth Project. In doing so, Whitlinger provides the first comprehensive account of these high profile events and expands our understanding of how commemorations both emerge out of and catalyze associated memory movements.Threading a compelling story with theoretical insights, Whitlinger delivers a study that will help scholars, students, and activists alike better understand the dynamics of commemorating difficult pasts, commemorative practices in general, and the links between memory, race, and social change. Claire Whitlinger is Associate Professor of Sociology at Furman University. Host: Michael L. Rosino is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Molloy University, studying racial politics, media, and democracy. His most recent book, Democracy Is Awkward: Grappling with Racism Inside Grassroots Political Organizing, is now available with the University of North Carolina Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Few places are more notorious for civil rights–era violence than Philadelphia, Mississippi, the site of the 1964 “Mississippi Burning” murders. Yet in a striking turn of events, Philadelphia has become a beacon in Mississippi's racial reckoning in the decades since. In Between Remembrance and Repair: Commemorating Racial Violence in Philadelphia, Mississippi (UNC Press, 2020) Claire Whitlinger investigates how this community came to acknowledge its past, offering significant insight into the social impacts of commemoration. Examining two commemorations around key anniversaries of the murders held in 1989 and 2004, Whitlinger shows the differences in how those events unfolded. She also charts how the 2004 commemoration offered a springboard for the trial of former Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen for his role in the 1964 murders, the 2006 passage of Mississippi's Civil Rights/Human Rights education bill, and the initiation of the Mississippi Truth Project. In doing so, Whitlinger provides the first comprehensive account of these high profile events and expands our understanding of how commemorations both emerge out of and catalyze associated memory movements.Threading a compelling story with theoretical insights, Whitlinger delivers a study that will help scholars, students, and activists alike better understand the dynamics of commemorating difficult pasts, commemorative practices in general, and the links between memory, race, and social change. Claire Whitlinger is Associate Professor of Sociology at Furman University. Host: Michael L. Rosino is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Molloy University, studying racial politics, media, and democracy. His most recent book, Democracy Is Awkward: Grappling with Racism Inside Grassroots Political Organizing, is now available with the University of North Carolina Press.

Few places are more notorious for civil rights–era violence than Philadelphia, Mississippi, the site of the 1964 “Mississippi Burning” murders. Yet in a striking turn of events, Philadelphia has become a beacon in Mississippi's racial reckoning in the decades since. In Between Remembrance and Repair: Commemorating Racial Violence in Philadelphia, Mississippi (UNC Press, 2020) Claire Whitlinger investigates how this community came to acknowledge its past, offering significant insight into the social impacts of commemoration. Examining two commemorations around key anniversaries of the murders held in 1989 and 2004, Whitlinger shows the differences in how those events unfolded. She also charts how the 2004 commemoration offered a springboard for the trial of former Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen for his role in the 1964 murders, the 2006 passage of Mississippi's Civil Rights/Human Rights education bill, and the initiation of the Mississippi Truth Project. In doing so, Whitlinger provides the first comprehensive account of these high profile events and expands our understanding of how commemorations both emerge out of and catalyze associated memory movements.Threading a compelling story with theoretical insights, Whitlinger delivers a study that will help scholars, students, and activists alike better understand the dynamics of commemorating difficult pasts, commemorative practices in general, and the links between memory, race, and social change. Claire Whitlinger is Associate Professor of Sociology at Furman University. Host: Michael L. Rosino is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Molloy University, studying racial politics, media, and democracy. His most recent book, Democracy Is Awkward: Grappling with Racism Inside Grassroots Political Organizing, is now available with the University of North Carolina Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south

Send us a textWhat does leadership look like when control disappears? We sit down with Jeff Moss—Bronze Star Army aviator, bestselling author of My Leading Edge, Pfizer veteran, and Inc. 5000 franchise owner—to trace a life built on moral courage, mentorship, and service that lasts. From piloting AH-1 Cobras in Desert Storm to refusing to field unsafe aircraft under pressure, Jeff explains how clear standards and documented truth protect people and missions. Then we pivot from the flight line to the family room: his daughter Mallory's intractable epilepsy, two brain surgeries, and the night a hospital chaplain asked the question that reframed Jeff's faith. If you've ever wondered how to carry purpose through a season that feels like autorotation, this story will meet you where you are.We also get practical about the civilian runway—19 years inside big pharma, what most people miss about drug access, and why pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) complicate care with needless switches. Jeff opens the books on small business realities: lawfare, soaring insurance premiums, and the discipline it takes to build a values‑driven moving and junk removal company that still invests in people. Along the way, we talk tech and trust (autopilot doesn't replace a pilot, it demands one), media skepticism, and what it means to judge less by first impressions and more by character.Threading through it all is a simple flight plan: pre‑flight your life with mentors and values, commit on takeoff, build systems for normal flight, stay calm in autorotation, and debrief for legacy. If you care about leadership, faith, veteran transition, small business, healthcare access, or just becoming the kind of person others can trust when the air gets thin, this conversation belongs in your queue. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a lift, and leave a review to help others find the show. What part of Jeff's story challenged you most?

Andreas Rossberg unpacks WASM 3.0, covering new capabilities like garbage collection, exception handling, tail calls, and support for 64-bit addressing with multiple memories. The discussion explores deterministic profiles following relaxed sim, WebAssembly's capability-based security model, and advances in sandboxing and module design. Andreas connects these features to practical use cases in JavaScript engines and applications like Google Sheets, then looks ahead to experimental work on threading, stack switching, and async programming models shaping the next phase of the WebAssembly ecosystem. Links Website: https://people.mpi-sws.org/~rossberg GitHub: https://github.com/rossberg Resources WASM 3.0 Completed: https://webassembly.org/news/2025-09-17-wasm-3.0 Chapters 00:00 Intro – Andreas Rossberg and the WebAssembly 3.0 Update 01:05 The State of WebAssembly Today 02:15 Why WebAssembly Exists Beyond the Web 03:20 From WebAssembly 2.0 to 3.0 – What's Actually New 04:30 Garbage Collection: A Game-Changer for Managed Languages 06:00 The Vision of WebAssembly as a Universal Compilation Target 07:40 How GC Support Unlocks Java, Kotlin, and Dart on WASM 09:10 Expanding to 64-bit Memory – Performance and Limits 10:40 WebAssembly for Databases, AI, and LLMs 12:00 Sandboxing and Security by Design 13:10 How Capabilities and Static Analysis Keep WASM Safe 14:30 Multi-Memory Support and Real-World Use Cases 16:00 Developer Ergonomics vs. Specification Purity 17:20 Tail Calls and Functional Programming Benefits 18:40 Function Tables and Secure Indirection 20:00 Exception Handling Finally Arrives 21:10 Determinism, Efficiency, and Why It Matters for Blockchain 22:30 SIMD and Hardware Divergence Across Platforms 24:00 Balancing Portability with Performance 25:20 The Design Philosophy Behind WebAssembly 26:30 Why WASM Rejects Language-Specific Features 27:40 Proposal Process: Who Decides What Gets In 29:00 Browser Vendors and Implementation Challenges 30:10 Early Deployments: GC, Tooling, and Adoption Stories 31:30 Threads, Stack Switching, and the Future of Concurrency 33:00 Async/Await and Coroutines on WebAssembly 34:30 What's Coming Next for WASM Developers 35:40 How to Get Involved – Working Groups and Proposals 37:00 Closing Thoughts and Thanks We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Elizabeth, at elizabet.becz@logrocket.com (mailto:elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr)

Every machinist knows the two worst kinds of headaches: when your threads don't come out right, and when it's time to clean the coolant tank. In this episode, the guys swap shop stories about snapped taps, thread engagement gone wrong, and the endless debate of form tapping vs. cut tapping. Then it's on to the dirty side of the shop — coolant tanks, chip mess, and the cleanups nobody wants to deal with.

TALK TO ME, TEXT ITA rough Tuesday turns into a sharp tour through culture's pressure points—money, speech, and protest—told through three stories that won't sit quietly. We start with major Florida cities canceling Pride events after sponsor dollars dry up, then trace how DEI rollbacks and reduced grants ripple through organizers, budgets, and community life. From there, we examine YouTube's $24.5M settlement following Trump's 2021 account suspension, unpacking what platform enforcement, viewpoint claims, and legal risk mean for creators, campaigns, and the broader public square.The final act moves into a California school board room, where a parent strips to a bikini to challenge locker room policies. It's a moment that tests norms around free speech, decorum, and safety while raising hard questions about privacy, inclusion, and how institutions balance competing rights for students. We talk tactics—what makes a protest persuasive versus polarizing—and look for practical policy answers: clearer rules, better facilities, and transparent processes that reduce heat and build trust.Threading these stories is a single theme: concentrated power shapes what we see, hear, and accept as normal. Corporate sponsorships recalibrate public celebrations. Platform policies filter political speech. Local boards define everyday experiences for kids. We keep it candid and grounded, and we end with a challenge: define your line. Would you protest? How far would you go, and what outcome are you aiming for? If this conversation hit a nerve, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—it helps more curious people find us and keeps these debates honest.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.comX - @americanistblog

Episode summaryGRAMMY-nominated songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Becca Stevens joins us to explore the craft of writing and arranging for intimate settings, how open tunings and guitar shapes influence her harmony, and the emotional core behind Maple to Paper — a voice-and-guitar project that values vulnerability, presence, and truth. She also speaks openly about motherhood on the road and the real-world adjustments venues and presenters can make to better support touring parents. What we cover·      Early influences spanning folk, jazz, and chamber music—and how those genres converge in her songs.·      Why open tunings invite fresh harmonic colors and lyric–melody interplay.·      Arranging for duo/small ensemble: leaving space, shaping counter-melodies, and pacing dynamics.·      Motherhood on tour: barriers artists face and practical changes the industry can implement now.·      What listeners can expect from these intimate performances: storytelling, reimagined favorites, and new material. Music in this episode·      “Now Feels Bigger Than The Past”  from the album Maple to Paper (GroundUP Music, 2024)·      “I'm Not Her” from the album Maple to Paper (GroundUP Music, 2024) Links• Artist website:https://beccastevens.com Show details (Bay Area)• Event: Becca Stevens• Where: Joe Henderson Lab at SFJAZZ Center• When: October 14–15 (four shows, two nightly)• Showtimes: 7:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.• Tickets:https://www.sfjazz.org/ CreditsHosted and produced by Steve Roby for Backstage Bay Area.Audio clips used with artist/label permission. Tags/SEOBecca Stevens, Maple to Paper, jazz folk, open tunings, Joe Henderson Lab, SFJAZZ, touring mothers, songwriter interview.

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we chat with Charlene Akuamoah, the visionary costume designer behind Netflix's new series Bet, a bold live-action adaptation of the manga Kakegurui. Charlene breaks down her process—from custom tartans and exaggerated silhouettes to the high-fashion gala looks that push the show's visual storytelling into overdrive.Discover how she used fashion to signify hierarchy, rebellion, and power, and how anime influenced her bold choices. Whether you're a fan of costume design, manga adaptations, or the drama of elite boarding school politics, this episode is for you.

Want a clear view of where mass timber is winning right now? We walk through five fresh stories that tie speed, carbon, and human-centred design into one practical playbook—then cap it with a new moisture management guide that raises the quality bar for everyone building with wood.We start with Heathrow's Eastern Business Park, where logistics pressures demand fast delivery and minimal disruption. Prefabricated roof panels arrive with solar arrays integrated, steel frames are pre-assembled and reassembled on site, and cross-laminated timber sections drop into place with precision. It's a case study in how digital planning and factory-first workflows translate into fewer site hours and better energy performance from day one.From there, we head to Oregon's La Plaza Esperanza, a mass timber community hub designed by ZGF that offsets roughly 80% of its energy use with solar. The exposed structure, sloped roof, and light-filled rooms support a bilingual preschool, youth programmes, and a flexible hall for celebrations—proof that CLT can carry beauty, comfort, and equity in the same envelope. We also spotlight Matt's Place 2.0 in Spokane, an ALS-friendly smart home that pairs CLT and modular construction with voice-activated controls for doors, lighting, and security, protecting dignity as mobility declines. Then it's over to Gdańsk, where the Fahrenheit student housing complex uses CLT for sustainable, adaptable dorms that balance privacy, daylight, and social spaces—an honest answer to modern student needs.Threading through every segment is the importance of water tightness and durability. The Danish Technological Institute's new moisture management guide—supported by Built by Nature—offers practical strategies, role clarity, monitoring plans, and checklists that teams can adopt from design through operations. If you're serious about mass timber, this is the handbook that keeps performance on track and risk under control.If these stories sparked ideas, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a quick review—your feedback helps more builders, designers, and clients find the path to better timber projects.Send us a textSupport the show

In automotive manufacturing, speed and precision aren't luxuries—they're survival tools and ‘every turn of the spindle counts'. Threading, grooving, and deburring may seem like small elements in the bigger picture of vehicle production, but get them wrong, and entire lines grind to a halt. Few tooling providers have tuned their offering so tightly to the demands of this environment as VARGUS. With its VARDEX threading systems, GROOVEX grooving solutions, and SHAVIV hand deburring tools, VARGUS has positioned itself as a crucial partner to the automotive industry and the supply chain around the globe. From transmission cases to ‘e-axle' housings, automotive driveline components depend on precise threads and flawless sealing grooves. The VARDEX threading tools handle high-volume work in ductile iron, aluminium, and alloy steels with remarkable repeatability, whilst the GROOVEX tools can cut retention and O-ring grooves with predictable and stable tool life—keeping scrap rates low in critical sealing areas. This process stability is critical in high-output environments; a single defective groove or off-spec thread can trigger costly line stoppages, and manufacturing sites running modular VARGUS systems frequently report reduced tooling SKUs, faster changeovers, and fewer burr-related rework and post-operation hand finishing. The rise of electric vehicles has reshaped machining challenges with the arrival of thin-wall battery trays, intricate coolant channels, and delicate motor housings. Thread milling is known to minimise cutting forces, which protects lightweight aluminium structures from distortion. It is here that the compact GROOVEX tools from VARGUS enable intricate sealing features in cramped, high-value components. The result is faster adaptation to evolving EV designs without complete retooling. Manufacturers notice the difference with predictable tool life that reduces unplanned production stoppages and makes OEE more stable. Consistent quality is also maintained with micron-tight profiles maintained over long runs. Additionally, end users have simplified inventory with fewer unique SKUs for threads and grooves. In addition to this, VARGUS has a range of digital tools available through its application software that has become a secret weapon for engineers in APQP and PPAP phases. With it, teams can select the right tool by standard, pitch, and material and also access proven cutting data with the added benefit of generating tool strategies quickly with cutting ‘trial-and-error' time before production launch. Automotive manufacturing is a balancing act of volume, accuracy, and efficiency. VARGUS's precision tooling and digital support help manufacturers keep that balance, turning once-fragile processes into robust, repeatable production steps. In a sector where every second matters and quality is king, VARGUS has become more than a tooling supplier—it's a partner in keeping the wheels of industry turning. The latest addition to the company's portfolio is the new VARGUS bell shape tool, a high-speed external threading system designed for the automotive and valve industries. Suitable for threading manifolds and fuel filters with extreme precision and cycle times, it features short toolholder movements, multi-flute toolholders, easy clamping, a dovetail clamping system and an enclosed holder structure. All this delivers shorter cycle time and higher productivity, faster feed rates, convenient insert assembly, improved rigidity and accuracy and much more.  

This episode of Across The Margin: The Podcast presents an interview with Sean Enfield, an essayist, poet, bassist, and educator from Dallas, TX. Currently, he resides in Milwaukee, WI where he is a PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He received his MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of Permafrost Magazine. Now, he serves as an Assistant Nonfiction Editor at Terrain.org. His essays have been nominated for three Pushcarts and he was featured on NPR's All Things Considered as a finalist for their Three Minute Fiction contest. His debut essay collection, Holy American Burnout!, — the focus of this episode — was the runner-up for the Ann Petry Award, a finalist for The Megaphone Prize, a finalist for River Teeth's Literary Nonfiction Book Prize, and is available now. Threading his experiences both as a Texan student and later as a first-year teacher of predominantly Muslim students at a Texas middle school, Holy American Burnout! weaves personal essay and cultural critique into the historic fabric of Black and biracial identity. In it, Enfield intersects examinations of which voices are granted legitimacy by virtue of school curriculum, the complex relationship between basketball and education for Black and brown students, his students' burgeoning political consciousness during the 2016 presidential campaign, and cultural figures ranging from Kendrick Lamar to Hamlet. These classroom narratives abounding in Holy American Burnout! weave around Enfield's own formative experiences contending with a conflicted biracial family lineage, reenacting the Middle Passage as the only Black student in his 7th grade history class, and moshing in both Christian and secular hardcore pits. As Enfield wrestles with the physical, mental, and emotional burdens that American society places on educators, students, and all relatively conscious minorities in this country, he reaches for an education that better navigates our burnt-out empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandra and Kasey welcome a relatively new initiate to Supernatural on today's episode. Crowleysmistress is a Samifer lover whose philosophy is “proship even if not my personal headcanon.” Straight from her tumblr bio, she believes fanfic “helps process life, improve writing skills, and make online friends.” A member of Idling's Discord server, Crowleysmistress exemplifies and shares all of those beliefs in fandom communities.Enjoy a chat about fanfic, fandom, and much fanning over Sam!You can find Crowleysmistress and her fics on tumblr and AO3.~~~We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.~~~~~TL;DR - If you can't be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email (idlingintheimpala@gmail.com)!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat ChannelInterested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We've got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)  ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.~~~Chapter Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:01:55 - How did CM get into Supernatural00:03:57 - Early season folklore and legends00:05:20 - CrowleysMistress' background00:09:58 - Astrology and Birth Charts00:12:43 - Ghosts, spirits, and dreaming on SPN00:13:27 - “They're so dumb.”00:19:27 - Favorite brother?00:22:59 - The SPN learning curve sans media growing up00:26:03 - Favorite media and fandom connection00:29:05 - Fanfic ep inserts is CM's jam00:29:32 - Show thoughts00:33:28 - Threading themes throughout the show and having time to self-correct00:38:42 - Samifer00:41:27 - Free Will versus Fate00:43:38 - Family is an election00:49:51 - Fave characters00:52:58 - When did CM start writing?00:54:28 - CM's intro to SPN fanfic01:00:17 - Pairings and ships that dominate CM's writing01:01:31 - Dr. Cara Roberts01:06:27 - The tiniest of ships01:09:51 - Exploring Samifer01:18:18 - CM's Big Bang Journey01:21:39 - When and how CM writes01:26:11 - CM's first bang experience01:27:06 - CM's 2025 word count goals01:28:02 - Reverse Bang surprise01:32:20 - Getting caught up on CM's Bang schedule01:35:12 - The humanity behind collaborations01:38:53 - Kasey's questions01:39:51 - Mark Sheppard = Master Connector01:42:39 - Kasey's last question01:45:16 - From puppies to puppy play01:48:43 - CM's writing advice01:51:06 - Final thoughts and outro

This week, Matthew Kraft, professor of education and economics at Brown University, joins The Education Gadfly Show to discuss the intersection of education policy and climate change.Then, on the Research Minute, Adam Tyner examines whether an elite “exam school” led to better educational outcomes for its students.Recommended content: On education and climate changeEducation and climate change: Synthesizing the evidence to guide future research —Matthew Kraft, Sohil Malik, and Grace Falken, Anneberg Institute EdWorkingPaper (2025)Does spending on school facilities raise student test scores? —Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Thomas B. Fordham InstituteHow school HVAC systems affect learning —Ali Schalop, Thomas B. Fordham InstituteThe Research MinuteOptimal school system and curriculum design: Theory and evidence —Glenn Ellison & Parag A. Pathak, National Bureau of Economic Research (2025)Threading the needle on selective enrollment public schools —Michael J. Petrilli, Thomas B. Fordham InstituteFeedback welcome: Have ideas for improving our show? Send them to Alicia Anderson at aanderson@fordhaminstitute.org.  

Join the SmartSX Membership : https://sexwithemily.com/smartsx Access exclusive sex coaching, live expert sessions, community building, and tools to enhance your pleasure and relationships with Dr. Emily Morse. List & Other Sex With Emily Guides: https://sexwithemily.com/guides/ Explore pleasure, deepen connections, and enhance intimacy using these Sex With Emily downloadable guides. SHOP WITH EMILY!: https://bit.ly/3rNSNcZ (free shipping on orders over $99) Want more? Visit the Sex With Emily Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ In this fun and informative episode of Sex with Emily, Dr. Emily welcomes sex educator and author Elle Chase for a summer-themed exploration of mindful sexuality, body-positive positions, and creative outdoor adventures. Plus, psychological astrologer Dr. Jennifer Freed returns to help you align your sexual energy with cosmic guidance. We dive into mindfulness techniques for sexual anxiety, including 4-count inhale, 6-count exhale breathing to calm the nervous system and 5-senses grounding exercises to stay present during intimate moments. Elle shares creative summer sex ideas from car sex nostalgia to pool noodle hacks for outdoor comfort, plus body-positive positions like "Threading the Needle" and "The OM Position" that work for all body types. The episode features listener questions from Trevor about threesome safety, Michael seeking position alternatives for plus-size couples, and Bill concerned about his wife's upcoming hysterectomy. Dr. Emily provides medical advocacy advice about getting second opinions and exploring less invasive alternatives like uterine artery embolization before major surgery. Dr. Freed's astro forecast highlights courage as this month's theme, with personalized guidance for each sign—from Aries learning to pause and attune to others' desires, to Capricorn embracing daily masturbation for stress release. We also explore alternative intimacy techniques like yoni/lingam massage and the importance of breaking the "penetration as goal" mindset for deeper pleasure exploration. 0:00 - Intro 8:27 - Sexual Liberation & Breaking Free from Negative Self-Talk 9:41 - Threesome Planning: Communication & Boundaries Guide 16:00 - Body-Positive Intimacy Tips 23:00 - Hysterectomy Alternatives: Getting Second Opinions 27:37 - Summer Sex Ideas 32:00 - Massage for Connection 37:22 - Female-Friendly Visual Content & Arousal Discussion

​1)      Discuss the variations in minhag for Haftorah when the past Shabbos coincides with Rosh Chodesh: [1]2)      On fast-days we incorporate the Selichos within Tachanun. Should there be a Baal Simcha present we won't say Tachanun. What is the format then for Selichos?[2]3)      I want to buy a property for investment, but I've heard that one should avoid selling his first acquired property. So, please advise:[3]4)      I run a kosher restaurant in a resort town where there are many Jewish tourists. During the Nine Days I still sell meaty foods because some of the clients are Sefardim. But our chefs aren't Jewish, so I light the fire each morning. That arrangement isn't sufficient for Sefardim.[4] So is it wrong for me to sell kosher meaty foods this week?[5] 5)      Are the rules for interruption during Hallel different when only ‘half' Hallel is said?[6]6)      What's our custom re. beginning of Sheini of Parshas Devorim?[7]7)      Torah allows annulment of vows either due to a פתח or חרטה. What's the difference?[8]8)      Feedback re. need for Chazoras haShatz: CR Sacks ז"ל: Daily tefilos correspond to: a) the Ovos; b) the Tomid; a) is personal, b) is communal. We now have both forms. 9)      Feedback re. opening cartons: At the Rebbe's farbrengen, the soda bottle (Cotts Half & Half) had a screw-cap, and was opened on Shabbos. [9][1] בס' המנהגים ע' 43 מכריע לומר 'שמעו', לא 'השמיםכסאי'. תוספת פסוק ראשון ואחרון של שבת ר"ח נתחדשה בתשל"ד. בקביעות זובשנת תשמ"א לא קרא כ"ק אדמו"ר זי"ע הפסוקים הנוספים. בפ' ואראתשמ"ב התייחס הרבי למה שרשמו שאמר הפסוקים, ואמר להד"מ. בקו' 'בניהיכלא' לאחרונה כותב רמ"מ רייצס נ"י שכן הדבר בכמה עניינים שחידש הרבי,שעשה ב"פ, ובפ"ג נרתע, ואח"כ המשיך בהנהגה המחודשת.[2] בסליחות לצום גדלי' מעיר כ"ק אדמו"רזי"ע שכאשר אומרים הסליחות באמצע סדר התפלה יש לדלג "לך ה' הצדקה, שומעתפלה, סלח לנו" – כי הם נתקנו כנגד פסוד"ז – והרי אמר פסוד"ז,ע"כ. ולא מצאתי קשר 'סלח לנו' לפסוד"ז. וב'ליקוטי טעמים והערות' לסליחותכתוב שהיא הקדמה ל"א-ל ארך אפים". ואולי ציון 2 שייך אחר "שומעתפלה".   גם: בימי התענית, "סלח לנו" הוא צמודל"א-ל ארך אפים". ועניינו לחבר הסליחות עם ברכת "חנון המרבה לסלוח"שבחזרת הש"ץ, ראה שו"ע או"ח סי' תקסו ס"ד.[3]  קידושין נטע"א. ס' שמירת הגוף והנפש סי' ריד ס"א.[4]  ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' קיגס"ז.[5]  בשו"ת יביע אומר (ח"טיו"ד סי' ו:ד) מתיר לספרדים לאכול הבישול במסעדה תחת הכשר אשכנזי, אע"פשסומכים על הדלקת התנור ועוד, מכיון שיש כמה ספיקות לקולא: בית הישראל, שפחההשכורה לישראל, שגירת התנור.[6]  בספר 'הפסק בתפלה' (להרביואב למברג נ"י) מסיק שאין הבדל, דלא כהרב עובדי' ז"ל. מעיןדמיון לדבר: שם שמים חל על הסוכה, מדאורייתא. סוכה שישבה בה אשה, האם חל על זה דיןסוכה? שי"ל: אכן היא פטורה, אבל על המצוה יש שם מצוה גמורה. ויש לחלק דשאניהכא שמדלג חלק. לאידך, אין מקום להכניס דברים אחרים במסגרת הלל זה, ראה בספרהנ"ל. וראה שקלים פ"א מ"ג בפיה"מ שמכיון ששקל האב על בנו,מחוייב לעשות כן גם בשנה הבא, הואיל "וחייבת אותו במצוה זו"![7]  ראה דברי ר"מ שוסטרמן ע"הבס' למען ידעו ע' 138 ואילך.[8]  ראה  ס' כל נדריפכ"ג ס"ב.[9] ביררתי: במכסה של מתכת,ה-THREADINGנעשה כשהמכסה כבר מורכב על הבקבוק. משא"כ במכסה של פלסטיק.​ 

Since April 2025, KNLA and allied PDFs have seized key military outposts in the Thai-Myanmar border, with the SAC failing to regain control of the Asian Highway. In response, Thailand is leaning toward China's conflict resolution strategy, focusing on de-escalating conflict through trade and economic incentives. In this podcast, using AI-generated voiceovers, we delve into five key differences between Thailand and China in influencing Myanmar's conflict actors.

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Threading the needle with volatility Freedom from volatility Annuities are the haystack  Time to secure guarantees    Key Takeaways:  Threading the needle to get market returns makes you dependent upon so much unknown. You're dependent on world markets, geopolitical events, and meltdowns that are impossible to predict.  A lot of people can retire from their jobs and the market, and they should; those who can't yet should make it a goal to do that and be free from being dependent on volatility.  There's no threading the needle for principal protection; there's no finding the needle in a haystack for lifetime income. You don't need to find a needle; you need the haystack. Use an annuity to have the highest contractual guarantee.  What phase of your life are you in right now? If you're in the no-go stage, then it's time to stop losing sleep over the markets, and it's time to secure guarantees.    "Investing in markets a lot of times is like surfing the side of a cruise ship. Sometimes you're going to catch a wave right beside that cruise ship, but a lot of times, you're going to get sucked under the boat." —  Stan The Annuity Man.    Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

James "Trig" Rosseau interviews Deborah Mack, a visionary fashion entrepreneur. Formerly a judicial court worker in Connecticut, Deborah turned her lifelong passion for fashion into a thriving business called DAM Fashions, a luxury outerwear line emphasizing timeless style and sustainable innovation. Deborah shares her journey from working in the state court system for 20 years to moving to Pennsylvania, starting an organic dry-cleaning business, and finally leaping into fashion design. She discusses the challenges she faced, including the initial struggles with e-commerce and the transition to focusing on custom-made designs. The interview highlights Deborah's dedication, resilience, and commitment to following her passion regardless of age. Deborah's boutique in Westchester is now expanding to include custom bridal wear, and she emphasizes the importance of having a solid support system, praying about one's decisions, and understanding that following one's passion is a lifelong journey. The episode underscores the transformative power of pursuing one's dreams and the impact of meticulous craftsmanship in the fashion industry.

Midnight Hammer - Operation Midnight Hammer--where seven B-2 Air Force stealth bombers dropped 14 massive ordnance penetrating bombs on 3 major Iranian nuclear sites, rendering them inoperable--was undoubtedly a huge success by all military and government accounts. Why then are so many left leaning politicians and media-pundits poo-pooing the operation as a failure, or at the very least ineffective? Find out the answer to this question and much more as we interview award-winning filmmaker, author & cultural commentator Greg Rabidoux. www.gregthefilmmaker.com ; www.valmarfilms.com Also, ... Ultimate Vaccine Timeline – Can vaccines cause autism or worse? What's the history of vaccines from the earliest times to the present? And how can you ensure a vaccine is safe before you take it, or allow it to be administered to a loved one? Find answers to these questions and more, as Dr. Wendy Patrick and attorney Larry Dershem interview one of the leading authorities on the topic, Shaz Khan. Find out why you'll want to pick up a copy of her new book: The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline: A Fact-Packed History of Vaccines and Their Makers. https://www.theultimatevaccinetimeline.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blasters & Blades PodcastDo you love a good character based story? Do you like space westerns? Action-adventure stories? Then you're gonna dig Threading The Needle by Monalisa Foster! And as luck would have it, we've got her here to talk about it! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!Today's Co-Host:JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Storming Area 51 Anthology by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/Storming-Area-Bayonet-Books-Anthology-ebook/dp/B07XFV7P9T/Coffee Brand Coffee AffiliateSupport the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDbDiscount Code: PodcastGruntsCoupon Code Gets you 10% offThreading the Needle by Monalisa Foster: https://www.baen.com/threading-the-needle-foster.htmlThreading the Needle by Monalisa Foster Universal Link: https://books2read.com/threadingtheneedleFollow Monalisa Foster on social mediaMonalisa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Monalisa-Foster/author/B075Z7SDJ1Monalisa's Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Monalisa-Foster/193552083Monalisa's Website: https://monalisafoster.com/Monalisa's Twitter: https://x.com/HouseDobromilMonalisa's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonalisaFosterStorytellerMonalisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monalisa_foster_storytellerMonalisa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RavagesOfHonorMonalisa's Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@m2fosterMonalisa's Tip Jar: https://monalisafoster.com/product/support-well-done-patreon/Monalisa's Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/monalisafosterMonalisa's Substack: https://monalisafostertheauthor.substack.com/Follow Baen Books on social mediaBaen's Website: https://www.baen.com/ Baen's Twitter: https://x.com/BaenBooks Baen's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaenBooks Baen's Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BaenBooks Baen's Podcast: https://www.baen.com/podcast Baen's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ELEH8O9QiKV5Bx8CUvM2o?si=750bb20f5d374f24 Baen's Free Library: https://www.baen.com/allbooks/category/index/id/2012 Baen's Merchandise: https://www.baen.com/allbooks/category/index/id/4930 Baen's Bar Website: https://baensbar.net/ Threading The Needle Review: https://upstreamreviews.substack.com/p/ttn#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #ThreadingTheNeedle #MonalisaFoster #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Baen #BaenPublishing #BaenBooks #Substack #Triceratops #GalaxyQuest #JimmyNeutron #TheScienceOfStarTrek #ElDorado #Cybernetics #WestWorld #Transhumanism #RobotDog #JapaneseSamuri #Western #SpaceWestern #Terraforming #Bionic #MarkStein #ElonMusk #ActionAdventure #worldbuilding #GeneticEngineering #sniper #MilitarySciFi #MilitarySF #WWII #SovietSnipers #SpaceExploration #Exploration #StormingArea51

This episode is the audio from our recent webinar on multi-threading. Heath Barnett of Mixmax, Amber Smith, and Karen Hor of ZoomInfo joined us to share how top reps increase their win rates by 2-3x, shorten sales cycles, and drive expansion by mastering multi-threading. Check out more free content and get coaching at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outboundsquad.com.

On this episode of The Garden Report Bobby Manning is joined by NBC Sports Boston Reporter Chris Forsberg. The duo react the Jaylen Brown news and discuss the future of the Boston Celtics from the possibility of trading Jaylen Brown to Derrick White and why the Celtics might keep Kristaps Porzingis. 0:00 - Intro Guest 0:28 - Jaylen Brown gets surgery 5:50 - More or less likely there's a Jaylen trade?  7:58 - Prizepicks 11:01 - How will Celtics build into the future?  18:33 - Would you do a Derrick White trade?  23:08 - Could the Celtics keep Kristaps Porzingis?  29:03 - Forsberg's Celtics plan: "Threading the needle"  33:47 - What will the Celtics do in the NBA Draft?  37:34 - Will the Knicks ask to interview Joe Mazzulla?  38:15 - Who will Knicks hire as Head Coach? 39:05 - Joe Mazzulla future with Celtics 42:28 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're threading together sewing, and fate with some of the extraordinary people behind one of the most innovative and visually striking films of the year—Sew Torn. It's a thriller. A dark comedy. And a stitched-together cinematic wonder that explores how every decision unravels a different destiny.In Sew Torn, Barbara Duggen—‘The Mobile Seamstress'—stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong. Faced with a suitcase full of cash and two injured men, she must choose what's next Each decision plays out in a unique timeline, with wildly different and increasingly dangerous consequences. The result is a story of grief, survival, and redemption—where thread becomes both weapon and lifeline.Joining me are the father-and-son creative team behind the film: Freddy Macdonald, the 24-year-old - youngest-ever Directing Fellow at the American Film Institute. Freddy's debut feature Sew Torn premiered at SXSW and headlined the Locarno Film Festival's Piazza Grande. His thesis film, Shedding Angels, won a Student Academy Award and was shortlisted for a BAFTA. Sew Torn was acquired by Vertigo Releasing and Sunrise Films and opened theatrically nationwide Alongside him is his father and producing partner Fred Macdonald—a seasoned media executive and writer whose companies have collaborated with Disney, DreamWorks, Lionsgate, and more. As former CEO of Olive Jar Studios, Fred led creative for award-winning theme park media and advertising campaigns, including a CLIO Gold-winning Coca-Cola spot.Also joining us is the magnetic Irish actor, Eve Connolly. A graduate of Dublin's Gaiety School of Acting, Eve launched her screen career in Into the Badlands, and has since appeared in The Other Lamb, Vikings, and River Wild. In Sew Torn, she brings grit, emotion, and inventiveness to her role as Barbara—a woman who sews her way out of impossible circumstances.We'll talk about how sewing literally powers the film—from embroidered “Talking Portraits” to stitched title cards to intricate Rube Goldberg-style thread rigs. And we'll explore how the film's visual and emotional complexity reflects the choices we make—and the ones that make us.(3:27) Hear a clip from the movie that sets the scene for the whole movie. Fred and Freddy comment on it. Hear how the concept for this film was Freddy's entrée to the American Film Institute. No Country For Old Men had something to do with this!(6:33) What was it like to get a call from Joel Cohen? Fred explains. The three things Fred heard on the initial call from a friend Peter Spears, Joel Cohen wants to meet, Searchlight wants to buy the short film, Rich Klubeck from United Talent Agency (UTA) wants to represent Freddy as a director. This all happened while Freddy was still a high school senior.(10:17) How did the whole movie launch from the simple idea of a lost button? And by the way…there were NO computer-generated effects in the movie. (13:30) What's it like for Freddy and Fred to work together? Do they always agree? agree? Freddy learned stop motion animation at the age of nine…from his dad. At the same time Fred taught Freddy to write films! (17:11) Three altering decisions. Why this story structure? Freddy explains the difficulty in making the feature length film out of the short. (19:49)How long did it take from beginning to end to make the film? Well…Freddy was 18 when they started – and just turned 24 as it was released! (20:24)Freddy and Fred explain the Rube-Goldberg contraptions they built. No-tricks…everything was in camera…with a small budget too! And…what was their OMG moment?! (23:46) The embroidered talking portraits…Fred and Freddy talked about these innovative elements in the movie and how they were created. Learn how BERNINA was essential in creating these and how they all worked together. Hear about the Metler introduction and how this made such an impact in the movie (27:46) Location, location, location. How did the town where they shot the movie affect the feeling and cinematography of the movie? Learn about this town and the people who live there…and how some of them were extras in the movie. (31:03) Barbara's journey…what influenced her arc? Physical want + emotional need. (32:25) This deeply physical film leans surprisingly heavily on non-verbal. How did Freddy and Fred make this work? Also, hear about Eve's audition for her part and what she did to win the role.(35:06) Sound design and the music score were deeply important to this movie. Learn how Jacob Tardien the music composer created the sound that added so much to the film. And learn how that sound was made.(37:32) What was the toughest scene to film and how did they approach it? And how did no dialog carry this critical 6 minutes?(40:02) There are three very distinct stories in this movie…how were they filmed? Well, Freddy, as the script supervisor, explains how they put all of this together and maintained continuity.(41:24) Any special behind-the-scenes stories that can be revealed just for this podcast? Oh yes…listen to Fred's story about an actor that maintained character…all the time!(45:38) What's next for Freddy and Fred? Working together is at the top of this list. Do they have one in the works…yes, yes they do! And Fred would like a slightly bigger budget for the next film!(46:50) Anything we didn't ask that they wish we had?! Not a thing.(47:40) How can you reach Freddy and Fred? www.macdonaldentertainment partners.com. (48:13) Now…meet Eve Connolly(48:50) Eve talks about what drew her to the script. The short film had a lot to do with it!(49:45) Eve tells of the initial conversation she had with Freddy and Fred. Their explanation of wanting emotional depth for Barbara was a large draw.(51:33) How did Barbara prepare for this role? Years of working as an actor prepared her…but finding something to identify with was even more important. Once on set…she's ready to go and she's in the moment!(52:46) Hear Barbara's favorite clip form the movie…and the pivotal conversation that tells so much. Now Barbara shares what this meant to her and why.(55:28) This incredible physical role…How did Eve do this?(56:27) The rigs that were created in the film…Barbara tells all. How did she learn to build and manage these? Does Eve sew?!(58:41) The dance in the movie…Barbara tells of doing this dance and how she felt doing. How did she audition for this? Over ZOOM…and the dance…it was a natural for her…and very emotional.(1:01:39) Location–Location-Location. How did this affect her performance?(1:02:30) And that haunting stillness?(1:03:41) What part of Barbara's character stayed with Eve? That very strong connection with her mother…and the fact that she did this even though it was quite intimidating. Eve know the potential for this film and wanted to do justice to this creation. Overcoming her nerves was pretty big for her!(1:05:56) Did this experience change how Eve will play future roles?(1:07:07) What was her favorite of filming. The cast, the crew…all the people involved in the movie. Definite respect for Freddy as her director. Oh, and singing High School Musical every day before filming!(1:08:11) Her favorite part of the movie…refer back to the clip we played! And filming the scenes on the road.(1:09:19) Any behind the scenes stories? She talks about the car. And yes, it wasn't a prop…it's a real thing!(1:10:51) What's Eve's dream? Not what you might think. What's next…she's developing a series in Ireland.(1:11::51) Anything we didn't ask?(1:12:03) How can you reach out to Eve? @eveconnolly on Instagram. Our Thanks to Freddy and Fred Macdonald and Eve Connolly for their time and conversation.You can now order Sew Torn to be released on June 13th on Apple+TV. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

In this episode of KP Unpacked, the number one podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols, Executive Director at Catalyst, KP Reddy Co. kicks off a brand-new series featuring the in-house research team at KP Reddy Co. He's joined by Senior Research Advisor Ted Kenney, who brings years of experience in AEC technology and building product specifications.They explore the untapped potential of specifications in driving collaboration across architecture, engineering, and construction. Ted explains why specs are often overlooked, how they act as the connective tissue across stakeholders, and what's missing from the current software landscape.They also dive into the research goals of the Integrated Owners Forum—KP Reddy Co.'s initiative to empower owners with actionable insight—and why discovering core problems is more valuable than surface-level disruption.If you work in AEC, product development, or innovation, this episode will shift how you think about specs, data silos, and the future of collaboration.

In this episode, John sits down Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe. Kadeem is a New York based fashion designer and author of Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer's Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection. Kadeem talks about growing up in a Jamaican household and the relationship with both his parents. Kadeem also talks about how his love for fashion came at a young age through his experiences in the church. John vents about the lack of support from other Black Gay platforms and organizations on the "In My B.A.G." segment. There are a lot of gems that were dropped in this episode. Enjoy!To purchase Kadeem's book, please click the link HERE.

"Elite sales leaders don't just hire sellers - they hire 'pirates and romantics' who can thrive in chaos when everything's broken."In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Scotland Foss, who helped build PlanGrid before its $1B acquisition by Autodesk. Scotland shared his proven playbook for construction tech go-to-market success from his journey across multiple ventures.Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why product-market fit must come before hiring salespeople ✅ The power of "mutual action plans" in closing complex deals ✅ How PlanGrid's freemium strategy created viral adoption on job sites ✅ Why unlimited user pricing models work better than per-seat in construction ✅ How a 90-second video convinced a CEO to take a 2-hour meetingListen now on Spotify to hear Scotland's insights on building successful construction tech sales organizations in challenging market conditions.

“ When you migrate to America, your patience actually slowly thins because everything becomes so easy — I need to go back to where I was so I can appreciate the privilege that I have where I am now.” Lydia Querian is the founder of Daily Malong, a brand dedicated to empowering Filipino artisans and bringing Indigenous Filipino heritage to the global fashion scene. As the president of KulArts, a premier platform for contemporary and tribal Pilipino art, and the founder of Gongster's Paradise, a unique festival centered on kulintang music, Lydia is a key figure in preserving and promoting Filipino culture through art and entrepreneurship. With a professional background in fashion design, marketing, and community leadership, Lydia's experience spans organizations such as iHeartMedia, Divine Creative Studio, and the American Center of Philippine Arts. Her work has been featured at New York Fashion Week and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, showcasing her ability to merge cultural traditions with modern trends. Lydia delves into her personal journey of reconnecting with her heritage and how she uses her platform to support the Filipino diaspora. She shares her insights on the intersection of art, activism, and entrepreneurship and the role Indigenous traditions play in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future. This conversation was hosted by FrieMMd of the Pod Lisa Angulo Reid —sharing conversations with Filipino and Asian American changemakers. Lisa also happens to be the Co-Founder & CEO of Dear Flor - the first infused gummy with classic Filipino flavors. Learn more @ DearFlor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jem and Justin tackle tricky importing issues and economic uncertainty. They chat shop tech including robots and CNC sanding ideas. Updates on Profit First distributions, tax savings, and the cash flow rollercoaster. Plus, beta configurator progress, cool soldering irons, and movie tangents.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicFlip flops economicsPrice rises?OK Go - Love - Sense of lossNack iMac stand legacyThreads on PS1Can we still make good kids? Good PodcastPF DistroNew SheetTaxes ))((Monday bakery cash slumpFound the best soldering iron TS101 ꘎KittaParts Beta configurator revenue update$24,661.42 in 2 months

Send us a textIn this episode, I welcome Sarah Becvar, a textile artist from England with over 20 years of experience creating machine embroidered textiles and greeting cards. Sarah shares her unique technique for creating beautiful machine embroidered cards and offers practical advice for listeners interested in trying this creative art form.Sponsored ByCozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set - Use code MEASURE for 40% offAbout Sarah BecvarBased in England20+ years experience (approaching 24 years) in textile arts and card makingCreates machine embroidered textiles and greeting cardsOffers in-person workshops at her home studioMore information can be found on her website at sarahbecvardesign.comCurrent ProjectsSpring-themed floral notecards featuring: DaffodilsPrimrosesBluebellsLily of the Valley (May birth flower)Cards inspired by: Flowers around her studioWildflowers from country walks with her dogsGarden flowers (especially dahlias in summer)Sarah's Card-Making ProcessBegins with simple line sketches to plan compositionSelects small-print fabrics (tiny designs add interest to the finished product)Cuts small fabric pieces without templatesArranges fabric pieces on card to plan placementUses freehand machine embroidery technique directly on cardSews around fabric pieces while holding them in place with fingersWrites flower names on cards using pencil for a subtle, sophisticated lookWant to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills?Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend's house for the day, right? But it's important to have that community - that sharing of ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation.For more information and to sign up, visit our website. Support the show------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here.Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membershipFREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive courseALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodesWebsite - for more information on classes and quilting servicesFacebook - current projects and photosInstagram - current projects and photosPinterest - photo galleries and tutorials

In this timely market analysis, Crossmark Global Investments' Bob Doll joins Richard Cunningham and John Coleman to dissect the dramatic market correction of Q1 2025 and the economic uncertainty driving it.Key Topics Covered:The fifth fastest market correction since WWII and what caused itTrump administration's economic strategy: taking pain upfront for potential gains laterTariffs as revenue generators vs. inflation driversRising recession probability (now 35-40%) amid continued uncertaintyThe "Magnificent 7" tech stocks' slowing cash flow and what it means for portfoliosGeopolitical outlook for Russia/Ukraine, Middle East tensions, and China's vulnerabilitiesWhat could restore market confidence in coming monthsFuture of M&A activity and IPO markets amid regulatory changesFaith-driven investing insights and the need for patience in volatile timesBob shares his current recession probability assessment and what economic indicators he's watching closely. The discussion explores how the administration's aggressive early moves—particularly around tariffs and budget cutting—are creating short-term market turbulence but could potentially lead to economic benefits if properly executed.The conversation concludes with personal reflections on patience, humility, and maintaining proper perspective as faith-driven investors during uncertain economic times.Recorded on April 1, 2025

Centralize's Co-Founders Rachit Kataria and William Wang tackle one of the most common sales challenges: deals stall when teams fail to connect with the right stakeholders. Their solution? Visualizing relationship networks to identify gaps, leverage extended connections, and ensure engagement with decision-makers. Listen to this week's episode to learn how to turn relationship intelligence into a competitive advantage in high-stakes sales.3:10 - Why deals are won at the individual level, not account level5:30 - Common multi-threading challenges in complex sales7:15 - Visualizing relationship networks to identify gaps9:40 - Leveraging extended connections to reach decision-makers12:05 - Balancing feature richness with user adoption14:30 - Key takeaways for sales leadersYou're invited! Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders, share insights, and keep the conversation going beyond the podcast!Subscribe to the Topline Newsletter to get the latest industry developments and emerging go-to-market trends delivered to your inbox every Thursday.Tune into The Revenue Leadership Podcast with Kyle Norton every Wednesday. Kyle dives deep into the strategies and tactics that drive success for revenue leaders like Jason Lemkins of SaaStr, Stevie Case of Vanta, and Ron Gabrisko of Databricks.

Michael Zaytsev, aka Professor Z, sits down with branding legend and bestselling author David Paleschuck to explore the evolution of cannabis marketing and what it really takes to build a brand that lasts. As the founder and CEO of Branding Bud Consulting Group, David has worked on some of the most iconic mainstream and cannabis brands. Now he's helping elevate cannabis branding through his books, teachings, and consulting. In this candid conversation, David shares lessons from his journey, the importance of knowing your customer, and insights from his upcoming book The Cannabis Brand Licensing Bible. Topics Discussed:

In this episode of Lykken on Lending, titled “Threading the Needle: Making Compliance Work in Mortgage Lending,” David Lykken is joined by Brian S. Levy—seasoned attorney, Harvard Law grad, and author of the widely-read Mortgage Musings newsletter—for a candid and insightful conversation on navigating the complex legal landscape of mortgage banking. Together, they dive into hot-button topics like RESPA reform, LO Comp challenges, the future of the CFPB, state-level enforcement, and how AI is impacting compliance and legal risk. Brian brings a rare combination of legal expertise, industry perspective, and practical creativity to the table, offering lenders and compliance professionals real-world strategies for staying compliant without killing innovation. If you're in the business of mortgage lending, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Trump's done it again. Yesterday's uber important Consumer Price Index Report wasn't just good news for President Trump, and for our economy, it most importantly was good news for you.

Between corresponding keynote speakers, ever-evolving breakout sessions and insightful panel discussions, this year's Annual Meeting was one for the books. A special guest joins this episode to recap main discussion topics.   LINKS 34th CWA Annual Meeting cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube

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Domino's Pizza (DPZ) sunk following its latest earnings, which Dan Ahrens attributes to people weighing "value versus price" with other companies. He calls the fast casual space full of winners like Brinker (EAT) and Cava Group (CAVA). Dan's firm is avoiding "true fast food" due to fast casual finding the value "sweet spot."======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

I recently found out that our win rates jump from 42% to 68% when we are multi-threaded across THREE or more people. Access from one to two people makes no difference. 3-4 is where we make our money.This led us to codify five multi-threading "plays" we now use based on the situation. Here they are for you to steal or experiment with.

Hey, hey, hey! I'm back on the road again and here in Dallas celebrating the Sales Kick-Off Season. While here, questions on multi-threading kept popping up, so I'm here to share the four characteristics you must know about your prospects to help you out with this sales challenge. Also, don't forget to reach out to me on LinkedIn! Individual's Title Yeah, I know, a pretty obvious thing to know about your prospect. But it's so important to know this because each individual you're dealing with must be able to move a deal forward in the pipeline.  If their job role is unable to do this, then you're not talking to the right person. Look at their LinkedIn profile or ask other individuals within the organization to learn more about their title. Know Their Responsibilities Sometimes a job title can mean nothing, and a person can just be filling a specific role until the right person comes along.  If you're getting nowhere from learning about an individual's job title, learn what their responsibilities are within an organization.  I like to use ChatGPT to learn more about a person's job responsibilities. This can give you an idea if they're the right person to speak to about moving forward with your offer. How Do They Influence the Deal? You have to sit back and think about how this person influences a deal you're trying to make with the organization.  I provide an example of how you can figure this out and use this to your advantage. How Do They Help the Organization Make Money? If they know how to bring money into the company, then they're more than likely the ones who can make a deal move forward.  For example, a marketing director might bring in money for the company because they're attracting customers to the organization and tracking a KPI on conversion. “If you know these four things while multi-threading on the prospects you're going after, it's going to help you fine-tune your message toward the right individual and make sure the deal progresses properly.” - Donald Kelly. Resources Do you need help creating a podcast? Visit Bluë Mango Studios  Connect and chat with me on LinkedIn  Join my Sales Mastermind Class to start booking more appointments! Sponsorship Offers This episode is brought to you in part by Hubspot. With HubSpot sales hubs, your data tools and teams join a single platform to close deals and turn prospects into pipelines. Try it for yourself at hubspot.com/sales. 2.            This episode is brought to you in part by LinkedIn. Are you tired of prospective clients not responding to your emails? Sign up for a free 60-day trial of LinkedIn Sales Navigator at linkedin.com/tse. 3.            This episode is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Foundation. Improve your connection on LinkedIn and land three or five appointments with our LinkedIn prospecting course. Go to the salesevangelist.com/linkedin. Credits As one of our podcast listeners, we value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes by tuning in on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or Spotify. Audio provided by Free SFX, Soundstripe, and Bensound. Other songs used in the episodes are as follows: The Organ Grinder written by Bradley Jay Hill, performed by Bright Seed, and Produced by Brightseed and Hill.

✨ Welcome to a calming ASMR experience! In this video, watch as I gently alter your clothes and attach buttons, creating soft, soothing sounds that will help you relax and unwind.

Send us a textIn the new season of Measure Twice, Cut Once, I'll be delving into the behind-the-scenes of building a creative business. The season features personal experiences and guest interviews about navigating creative entrepreneurship. I'll shares my creative journey of turning a quilting hobby into a thriving business, sparked by the challenges of the 2020 pandemic. Despite the demands of the business side, I'll emphasizes maintaining the joy of the craft, balancing creativity with necessary online presence, and learning new skills. This season is designed for those dreaming of starting a creative business or interested in the intersection of passion and profession.00:00 Welcome to the New Season00:29 A New Direction: Creative Entrepreneurship01:29 Reflecting on My Creative Journey02:09 From Hobby to Business: My Quilting Story03:33 Building a Digital Presence04:56 Balancing Hobby and Business08:49 Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword11:45 Looking Ahead: Prioritizing Joy13:14 Final Thoughts: Finding Your BalanceWant to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going.Support the show------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here.Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membershipFREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive courseALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodesWebsite - for more information on classes and quilting servicesFacebook - current projects and photosInstagram - current projects and photosPinterest - photo galleries and tutorials

For this first episode of 2025, RSC co-artistic directors Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor discuss how Austin plays the "Alternate Scrooge" in the Goodman Theatre production of A Christmas Carol for the third year in a row. Austin reveals how he threads the needle of honoring the Scrooges he alternates with (Larry Yando and Christopher Donahue) while still making the character his own; the difference between being an alternate and an understudy; how he inherited the role from previous alternate and now current Scrooge Allen Gilmore; the secrets to flying, including massive shout-outs to ZFX Flying, who makes the magic happen (not "VFX," as misidentified by Austin); what it's like to work with young performers; the danger of running out of mental bandwidth during the holidays; and the privilege of jumping from reduced productions to the Goodman's massive annual extravaganza. (Length 38:46) The post Threading The Needle appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

Tim Bowling is the award-winning author of the poetry collection In the Capital City of Autumn (Wolsak & Wynn, April 9, 2024). Tim is the author of twenty-four works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. He is the recipient of numerous honours, including two Edmonton Artists' Trust Fund Awards, five Alberta Book Awards, a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, two Writers' Trust of Canada nominations, two Governor General's Award nominations and a Guggenheim Fellowship in recognition of his entire body of work. In the Capital City of Autumn is an absorbing collection of poems that show Bowling's mastery of language and imagery. Now living in Edmonton, Tim spent the first thirty years of his life in the town of Ladner, BC, at the mouth of the Fraser River, where he worked in the salmon fishing industry. His love of the natural world, along with his love of language, and his experiences as a child and as a father of three children (now young adults) all reveal themselves in his unmistakably transcendent poems that trace universal themes of love, loss, and finding home. Bowling has yet again proven himself to be one of the prominent voices in Canadian poetry with this new collection, and cemented himself further as a must-read author. More About In the Capital City of Autumn: Tim Bowling is in top form in his latest collection of poetry, In the Capital City of Autumn. Threading through autumnal themes such as the loss of his mother and the demolition of his childhood home, his children growing and the inevitable passage of time, Bowling writes with rich lyricism and imagery. Sweet William and loosely woven woollen mitts for his mother, the moon as “an egg in the pocket of a running thief” for time, salmon for eternity. In the Capital City of Autumn, the characters of The Great Gatsby come to life, and three a.m. brings wisdom. These are masterful poems, lightened with a touch of whimsy, poems to sink into on a quiet evening. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is the host of the 105.5 FM Bookclub, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

What keeps your spark alive for developing software and learning Python? Do you like to try new frameworks, build toy projects, or collaborate with other developers? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What happens when your entire industry comes to a sudden halt? Are you positioned for adaptability in the face of challenge? As an events agency owner, today's featured guest watched his business model crumble in just one week when the pandemic struck and nearly devastate the entire events industry. It seemed the events industry survive however by embracing technology, his agency successfully transitioned client events to the digital space. They created innovative virtual experiences that kept the business alive during the lockdown. Now, as in-person gatherings return, he's navigating yet another evolution: the emergence of hybrid events, as he tries to warm his clients up to this concept. Learn the most common pitfalls in event organization and his vision for the future of events in a post-pandemic world. Mark Testa is the founder of the Mark Stephen Experiential Agency, an agency that specializes in creating memorable consumer experiences that help their clients stand out at major events. With over 20 years of experience, Mark discusses his journey from aspiring set designer to leading an agency that integrates live experiences with digital elements to help brands stand out, and how the pandemic almost ended his business. In this episode, we'll discuss: Key elements of a successful event. Learning to pivot in the face of change and adversity. Integrating AI to create successful hybrid events. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources Wix: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by Wix, an intuitive way to design exceptional sites and a smart addition to your agency's toolkit. With this flexible tool, your team will be able to take on any project at any scale and focus on the work that matters the most. Check out wixstudio.com and break free from growth bottlenecks. Threading a Path From Set Design to Experiential Marketing Mark's journey into the experiential marketing industry began with a different dream altogether. Originally aspiring to become a set designer in New York City, he took what he thought would be a temporary detour into designing window displays to support himself. This seemingly modest compromise eventually led him down an unexpected but rewarding path. As his work evolved from window displays to product launches, Mark found himself increasingly drawn to the creative challenges of his new role. Even when he attempted to return to NYU to pursue his original dream of set design, financial constraints led him back to visual merchandising at Macy's and working with sponsors during Fashion Week. This experience with sponsors naturally evolved into a consulting business, where Mark helped brands create impactful environments that achieved their marketing objectives. A subsequent position managing events for a magazine further expanded his horizons, allowing him to travel and develop a passion for event production that eventually eclipsed his theatrical ambitions. After eight years in the industry, Mark transitioned to freelance work, which organically grew into his own business venture. Though he initially didn't define his company's identity too rigidly, the increasing competition from full-service event companies prompted him to formally establish himself as an experiential agency. 3 Key Elements of a Successful Event that People Often Get Wrong Overall objectives: One of the most crucial elements in planning an event is understanding the underlying objectives. It's one of the first things Mark tried to define with clients. Are they looking to build a new business? Build brand awareness? Data collection? That needs to be clear before moving forward with planning. Time: Next, the client should be aware that planning an event will require a lot of time, to the point you'll need to treat it as a job. Time is an element people usually don't understand and they figure an event can come together in a matter of a few weeks. As a rule, Mark and his team don't take any new gigs that are under six weeks because they won't be able to execute it to the best of their abilities. The more time you have to prepare the better the event will turn out. Audience: Who is the audience the event is trying to reach? Realistic and clear about the goals are very important. Maybe you think a large event will make a big impact, but depending on the audience and the goals you can do better with a 40-person event that gets a conversation started with the ideal target audience. Just make sure to have a clear call to action. Don't just send people off with a “thank you for coming”. Instead, invite them to have a conversation if they liked the event and if it touched on some of the issues they've been having with their businesses. The Fourth Step: Establishing Clear Financial Expectations Understanding the hidden costs of event organizing is crucial for successful client relationships, according to Mark. Location, timing, and seasonal factors all significantly impact event costs, yet clients often overlook these variables in their initial planning. This is why Mark prioritizes budget discussions early in client conversations. He believes in establishing clear financial expectations from the start, rather than dealing with unpleasant surprises later. The budget, after all, serves as the foundation for every event decision and ultimately determines its scope and scale. For instance, if a client's budget doesn't align with their vision of a 200-person event, Mark advocates for adjusting the scale rather than struggling to make an impossible budget work. A well-executed 40-person event, he argues, is far more successful than an underfunded larger gathering. The key to managing these potentially difficult conversations lies in transparent communication. When agencies take the time to explain costs thoroughly and provide honest assessments of budgets, they often find that clients appreciate their candor. This transparency, while initially revealing gaps between expectations and reality, ultimately builds trust and elevates the agency's role from simple service provider to trusted advisor. The Evolution of Events: From Shutdown to Hybrid Success The pandemic dealt a devastating blow to the event industry, bringing it to an abrupt halt within a single week. The sudden shutdown left Mark questioning whether the industry would ever recover to its former glory—a concern that, fortunately, proved unfounded. During those years, Mark fought not to succumb to despair and leveraged the agency's existing resources and relationships to pivot towards new solutions. Innovation emerged from necessity as the agency pivoted to digital technology. They developed immersive virtual experiences that replicated the interactivity of live events, not only helping them retain clients but also discovering new revenue streams with better profit margins than traditional gatherings. However, the solution was only temporary and as soon as in-person events became viable again, clients began showing resistance to virtual alternatives. Learning from this experience, Mark now advocates for a balanced approach, blending digital and physical experiences. This hybrid approach allows agencies to cater to diverse client needs, ensuring that they remain relevant in a rapidly changing market. Integrating Technology into Event Planning The way that clients embraced the return of in-person events highlights the fundamental need for human connection that transcends time and circumstance. However, technological breakthroughs have changed a lot about how creatives work and it has certainly changed advertising. Organizations are adapting to this reality by integrating technology in ways that enhance rather than replace human interaction. For instance, the use of AI tools such as MidJourney allows creatives to generate innovative ideas and visuals quickly, streamlining workflows. Of course, Mark acknowledges that while AI can aid in the creative process, it cannot replicate the physical execution and emotional nuances that human designers bring to their work. The ability to take an imaginative concept and transform it into a tangible reality relies on human skills, intuition, and collaboration, which cannot be automated. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

Reviews this week include an iconic landmark without an escalator. A personal item that seems to really want men that consider themselves to manly, to have filthy hands. A well known burger joint that seems to have some furry little mascots, running around the place. A salon that may leave you bloody, and that's before you have to fight the owner's husband & much more!!Join comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman as they explore the most opinionated part of the internet: The Reviews Section!Subscribe and we will see you every Monday with Your Stupid Opinions!!!Don't forget to rate & review!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.