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This week on Open Sources Guelph we get to the end... of this election. (Sorry, we always make that joke.) It's been a long, hard election covering two ridings, and in this final pre-election episode we will cover one person from a new party, one person from a still newish party, and one person that's been involved in politics for about 20 years. For the last time in 2025, let's hear from the candidates in this super-sized episode! This Thursday, April 24, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: Michael Drop. If there's a lock this election, it just might be the return of Michael Chong to the House of Commons. His riding's boundaries might have changed, but there's no doubt that Chong is still a force to be reckoned with in Wellington County, so the question is whether he will be now be a force in South Guelph. Chong will join us to talk about why the country should take a chance on a Conservative government and why Wellington-Halton Hills North should stay the course with him as MP. The Future Party is Now. A lot of emerging parties have been taken for a test drive in Guelph, and in this election it's the Canadian Future Party that is dipping their toes in the waters of Guelph. Yurii Yavorskyi is Guelph's CFP candidate, one of 19 across the country trying to make the case for a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to governance. In fact, right on their party platform is a message to the major parties to steal their ideas. Yavorskyi will join us to talk about why the CFP's ideas are worth stealing. Three Times the People. Syl Carle is a successful businessman and former RCMP officer, and for the third time he's trying to become the People's Party MP for Wellington-Halton Hills (North now). So he must be pretty dedicated, right? Why don't we let Carle speak for himself. To wrap up our extensive election coverage, we will talk to Carle about what keeps him coming back to the PPC, how he intends to finally get past Michael Chong and why he wants to sit in the House of Commons for this riding. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.
Audacy Sports NBA Insider and former Cavalier Danny Green joined Baskin and Phelps, and talked about how tough it is to beat a team three times in the same series without some fight from the opponent. Plus, detailing how referees in the NBA should not be any story in a game.
A new MP3 sermon from Carey Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Jesus Asks Peter Three Times "Do You Love Me?" Then "Feed My Sheep" Subtitle: Book Of John Speaker: Pastor Benjamin Donahue Broadcaster: Carey Baptist Church Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 4/23/2025 Bible: John 21 Length: 14 min.
The Sex Tapes continueBy LiminallySpaced. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.Back on the screen, John had flipped Sandy around so she was on her hands and knees. She looked over her shoulder and wiggled her ass seductively, the camera picking up clearly how wet and well-fucked her cunt already was. Then John lined back up and Sandy let out a long, deep moan as he pushed his way deep inside her once again.His thighs slapped loudly against Sandy's ass as this mystery man fucked my step mom's best friend, and each hard thrust trigged a short moan of her pleasure. The camera looked primarily down at Sandy's ass, documenting the pistoning of John's cock in and out of her. This was fine enough, but I let out my own moan of approval when the lens turned toward Sandy's reflection in the big window.I had known Sandy for a long time. Spent time in her house, with her family; I'd seen her laugh and enjoy herself, but I had never seen her experience real pleasure. Not until that night. As the camera zoomed in on her crystal clear reflection, I was taken by the look on her face. Eyes closed, mouth hung open, those big, fat breasts hanging down, swaying back and forth as John drove into her from behind; I knew the pleasure in Sandy's body was building. Stephanie's mom was going to cum.The moment was electric. Tara's hand worked my cock with purpose; each stroke ended with a twist of her precum-slick hand on my tip, sending jolt after jolt of pleasure through me. She was jerking me off; Tara was jerking me off. And I had my fingers inside her.The tips of two slipped in and out easily, her body providing plenty of sweet fluid to help welcome me into her tight tunnel. Then I felt Tara's hand on my wrist, and she gently guided my hand into a position that produced the most pleasure for her. A long, low "Yesssss" escaped between her teeth like steam.My best friend was teaching me how to make her cum.Tara and I gasped and moaned as we pleasured each other, breaths getting more and more labored as we watched Sandy start to be overcome with sensation. "Don't you cum, don't you dare cum," she started chanting.I wanted to obey, I wanted to do what Sandy asked of me, but when Tara let out a loud, breathy yelp, and I felt the first spasms of her orgasming cunt squeeze my fingers, it was all over.Sandy's body shook, shuddered, and emitted a loud, joyous wail as her orgasm shot through her. A mantra of "yeah, baby, that's it, that's it, baby," from John guided her through her climax, his cock never leaving her trembling cunt.Tara was cumming, and it was still the hottest thing I had ever seen. Her hand on my cock had stopped stroking as her orgasm started, but it didn't matter; I was past the point of no return. She held her hand still at the base of my cock, squeezing, hanging on for dear life, and through the glorious pressure of her hand and the erotic sight of her orgasm, my balls lurched, my cock began to spasm, and pleasure washed over my person, jumping out of my cock head in hot, white streams.I moaned, I gasped, and Tara looked over, riding out the end of her orgasm, as cum poured out of my cock like lava over her hand.Finally Sandy fell forward, a heap of heavy breaths and orgasmic aftershocks, and the two of them began to laugh.Tara and I sat still, hands still locked on each others' genitals, trying through labored breaths to wrap our minds around what just happened.We looked at each other in silence."Jesus Christ," Sandy chuckled, "that cock of yours is something else!""You're so fuckin' hot, baby," John said in that southern drawl, "it's so hot when you cum for me!"Sandy laughed again, caught her breath and said "You better not have cum, mister, because this is just the beginning; you've got some work to do!" Rising to her feet gestured for John to follow her to the bedroom.The exhausted look on Tara's face couldn't hide the lust that still remained. Her nipples were still hard, her hand still held my cock. Between deep breaths I saw her lick her lips.She squeezed. I barely registered the images of Sandy and John approaching the bedroom door with giggles and laughs on the screen.Tara's body shifted toward me slightly. Slowly, agonizingly slowly, my fingers still inside my best friend's cunt, our lips started to float toward each other.This was a moment long overdue. Her glistening lips looked delicious. I couldn't wait to taste them. I couldn't wait to see what would happen after I tasted them. I couldn't wait to taste other parts of her, to feel other parts of her,, but I was going to have to.We had stopped paying attention to the video on the screen, both stuck in our own private erotic universe, but as Sandy knocked on the bedroom door, the words that followed rocketed me back to earth at light speed."What do you think," Sandy said through the door with a big smile, John making sure to film her hand still idly fluffing his cock, "are you ready for him Kel?"I froze. I whipped my head back toward the tv. It couldn't,Moans and whimpers came from behind the bedroom door, getting louder as Sandy pushed it open.There's no way,Greeting Sandy and John with a big smile was Sandy's husband Don. He was on his back on the bed, straddled by a naked woman enthusiastically riding his considerable cock."Tim, is that,” Tara said, sharing my disbelief, but I had no words, because as John brought the camera into the room and circled around the fornicating couple, his lens revealed the identity of this lusty, mystery rider.Greeting John's camera with a smile, breathlessly fucking her best friend's husband, was my step mother Kelly.A Brief detour: The history of Kelly, Sandy, & DonKelly was turning 30 years old. Like many other women her age she had hopes and dreams of what her third decade might bring, but what Kelly definitely didn't expect when she turned 30 was to be a single mother for the second time.Kelly met her first husband, Roger, in college, a friend of a friend who stepped in one night when her planned date bailed on her. Kelly didn't get out too much, always head down in her studies, and she had gone all out for this date. She did her hair, wore her tightest pants and her nicest blouse, even borrowed a push up bra from her roommate to make sure all her assets were on display.She was excited. She had met her date at a party a week or so ago, a party she almost didn't go to, save for the urging and encouragement of her best friend Sandy. The opposite of Kelly, Sandy was a social butterfly, far more interested in the more enjoyable side of college life. That's not to say Sandy wasn't a good student though. She was the gifted type who could party through the weekend and not remember any of it, while also being ready to go for an exam on Monday. Sandy and Kelly were inseparable, and Sandy had been there to help Kelly broaden her horizons ever since day one.Sandy and Kelly met the night of the first formal dance at their college. 18 years old, and away from home for the first time, Kelly was excited to share a luxurious night out with her boyfriend. High school sweethearts, they were both shy virgins when they got together. They made love for the first time one summer night after graduation, and even though it was short, and not entirely pleasurable for Kelly, it excited her to no end. She was now a sexual person, a woman, and she thought she had found her person. They had shared this intimate, intense experience, and she was sure the connection they now shared would carry them into many years of love.Unfortunately what it brought was only a couple more awkward sexual experiences together in between shifts at their respective summer jobs and an uncertainty about where their relationship was headed.Their last night together had been enjoyable enough, seemingly for both of them."Do you think maybe you could suck my dick next time?" He asked as she climbed off his softening penis, and back into the passenger seat of his car.Kelly was taken aback. Admittedly she was a little hesitant (one might even say afraid) of putting a hard penis in her mouth, of giving up that much control, but as she looked down at herself, plump tits still exposed and red from sucking, bunched up skirt barely covering her wet, swollen cunt, she couldn't help but wonder what she had done wrong. She had taken his cock inside her and milked him with her body until he exploded, and didn't even complain or feel cheated that she once again hadn't cum herself. But apparently he was still feeling unsatisfied."Uh, sure,” she said, trying to organize all the thoughts swirling in her head, “I don't see why not."There wouldn't be a next time before they both left for college, and Kelly would be lying if she wasn't slightly relieved. Not so much because she didn't want to suck his dick, she was willing to try it if that's what he wanted, but more so because something felt off. She couldn't put her finger on what it was, but it was something.College started, and Kelly began focussing on her studies. She did her best to talk to her boyfriend as often as possible, but as these things go, nightly turned into twice a week, which turned into weekly, which turned into bi-weekly. The dance was coming up however, and Kelly saw it as the perfect opportunity to rekindle things. They had both been focused on school (or so she thought), but the dance would be the chance for them to focus on each other, and she was ready. If he wanted his dick sucked, she was going to suck his dick.Having a boyfriend who went to a different school, Kelly wasn't on the market, but she wasn't dead either. She still had needs, and as she was a great student, her regular self-pleasure sessions became erotic study sessions. She touched herself to a wide array of "research material" she found on the internet, and as her cunt began to develop a pavlovian response to the images of a hard cock being loved on by the mouth of a beautiful woman, she began to understand it. To want it.She was looking forward to it. She fantasized about feeling the spongy head with her tongue, about feeling his hard shaft slide between her lips. She wondered how much of him she'd be able to take in her mouth, what she'd be willing to do when it came time for him to shoot his load. She wanted nothing more now than to suck her boyfriend's cock, and she was going to rock his world at the dance.Then the phone call came.Sandy was on her way to the showers, the first step in preparation for what she knew was going to be an amazing night. She was getting ready to go to the formal dance with her boyfriend Don, and she wanted everything about her look to be perfect. Sandy and Don had met at the local bar the first week of college, and they had been joined at the hip ever since. Or, more specifically, joined at the crotch. Sandy was no virgin when they met, she had her fair share of fun in high school, but there was just something different about Don. A different feeling. A different energy.Don was a junior, and wasn't looking for a new relationship. He had just had his heart broken and was out with some friends, looking only to hang out and have drinks, when across the room his eyes fell on the most gorgeous thing he had ever seen in his life: a wild mane of dirty blonde hair; a smile that could only be described as lusty; a pert, tight ass, and two, large, supple breasts encased in a tight, low cut shirt, boiling over with deep cleavage.Suddenly he found himself wondering what those breasts felt like in his hands, what her nipples tasted like, what she sounded like when she orgasmed. He found his way over to her by the bar, where she accepted the drink he bought her with a smile. By the end of the night he found himself balls-deep in her cunt, her lovely body bent over the hood of a car. He got to feel those breasts, taste those nipples, and hear those orgasmic sounds as she spasmed around his hard cock.Don's balls began to boil, and as he announced he too was going to cum, he only then realized they were too caught up in their lust to remember a condom, but it was no matter; without missing a beat after his climactic announcement, Sandy breathlessly offered three words back: "In my mouth." This sent a surge to his balls, but it was the fourth word she choked out after catching her breath that sent him careening over the edge: “please."His cock stiffened harder than iron, and in almost a single, smooth motion, he slipped his cock out of her cunt, and Sandy melted down to her knees, taking him into her mouth. Don felt one hand on his balls and another gripping his hip, and after no more than three or four bobs of her head, his whole body tensed, and this girl he'd just met received a mouth full of hot cum.She looked in his eyes as she swallowed, and suckled gently on his softening tip as his breath came back to him. They both smiled. They both laughed. They both knew this was something special.That night was only the first of many that Sandy and Don spent together. That night had been erotic, electric, dirty and explosive, which is exactly why Sandy put the breaks on the physical stuff for the next couple weeks. Don's cock was perfect for her, and he had made her cum harder than any man had at that point, but she wasn't just looking for a quick fuck from this guy; she wanted to see if their chemistry extended outside the bedroom as well.Don was a total gentleman on their much more chaste followup dates, never pushing, never pressuring, just happy to spend time with Sandy and get to know her. It was this chivalry, on top of the fact that he was legitimately an amazing guy, that sent her home soaking wet, where she would attack her dildo with purpose, cumming long, hard, and loud into her pillow.They both knew what was in the air the night they went to watch their mutual friend play basketball for their college team. Few words were said, but few words were needed, as the smiles on their faces spoke volumes. After saying goodnight to their friends, they drove silently back to Don's apartment, slipped into the bedroom, and made long, slow, passionate love throughout the night.This time when Don gasped, and his balls pulled tight to his body, there would be no pulling out. Sandy's legs gripped him closer than ever, and she felt every pulse of his spasming cock as her body milked his cum into hers. Breath left her body and with Don's bare cock still pumping inside her, Sandy began to cum as well. It would be the first of many barriers brought down between them, and soon they would begin to explore every corner of each other's desires and fantasies, something they would continue to do deep into their eventual marriage.Sandy was excited about the dance because she was planning to explore one of those corners of fantasy that night; she wanted everything to be perfect, because she was going to give Don her anal virginity. She had had fingers, toys, even the stray tongue in there in the past, but she'd never committed to letting a cock penetrate her ass, and that night she was ready to give it to Don.As she made her way toward the showers she thought about the evening, about the act. For the first time in a while, she was nervous. She practically knew Don's cock front to back at that point, but still, anal was something totally new for her. His dick was long, and it was thick, and her ass was very tight. She wondered if he'd be able to fit it all in; what it would feel like for him to fuck her; what it would feel like when he came.A drizzle of arousal began to trickle down into Sandy's loins as she entertained the thoughts, but she was suddenly brought back to earth by the faint sounds of sobbing.Rounding the corner of the hall into the common area, she saw a cute brunette curled up on the couch, her head in her knees, doing her best to muffle the sounds of her sadness."Hey, are you ok?" Sandy inquired. With a long sniffle and a start, the brunette picked her head up, and Sandy and Kelly met for the first time.The two clicked instantly, sitting and talking as Kelly vented her frustrations and sadness about her boyfriend. Not only would he not be coming to the dance, but he was breaking up with her."He said we had grown apart," Kelly said through sniffles, "but I could tell it was something else. I knew there had been something else for a while, so I kept pushing, and finally,” she trailed off."Was there someone else?" Sandy asked, placing a comforting hand on Kelly's knee. Kelly nodded."And there had been for a while. Some skank from our high school - he had been cheating on me since before we even left for college!" Kelly said angrily,"Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry!""And I know why, too; Christ, it all makes sense now; I mean I had, I mean we had, a few times, but I never, and he found some skank who WOULD!"Sandy was admittedly a little confused, but also found Kelly's shyness very cute. "I'm not sure I follow, sweetie, what are you; ""He broke up with me because I wouldn't suck his dick." Kelly just blurted out."Oh!" Sandy said, seeing things clearer now. "So you never, ""No, we Did, and that's the thing! We had sex! Multiple times! And he still wasn't satisfied! And I mean neither was I, but you didn't hear me complaining,” she said with a chuckle as she wiped her nose."So wait, he never made you cum?" Sandy said, Kelly's eyes going wide at the unexpected candor of her language."Nope." Kelly shook her head"Never? Not even doing other stuff?""Nope.""So let me get this straight," Sandy began, taking all the info in, "this guy, who never made you cum, ever, but who got to experience all the pleasures your body had to give him, broke up with you because you wouldn't put his sad little pecker in your mouth?"
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The only sitting U.S. president to ever be arrested was Ulysses S. Grant, who was busted THREE TIMES for the same crime: speeding. The first was 9th April, 1886, when he tore through Washington, D.C. in a horse-drawn buggy. General Grant scoffed at the idea of getting arrested and simply rode off: the 1860s version of flipping the bird. Grant's love for fast horses wasn't just a reckless hobby—it was part of his identity. Even at West Point, he was known more for his exceptional riding skills than his military prowess, and his ability to charge fearlessly into battle on horseback had made him an unstoppable force in the Civil War, leading the Union Army to victory. But back in peacetime D.C., his speed-demon tendencies weren't quite as heroic. The streets were packed with pedestrians, and reckless buggies had already caused serious injuries, so law enforcement was cracking down. Just three months later, he was caught speeding again. This time, he played it cool, paid the fine, and didn't cause a scene. But the real kicker came in 1872, when Grant—now a sitting U.S. president—was arrested yet again. This time, the officer in question was William West, a Black Civil War veteran turned policeman. The encounter was almost poetic: a president known for fighting for African American rights being held accountable by a Black officer who had once fought for the Union. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly review the veracity of Officer West's account, given it wasn't published for many decades; consider why twenty women reportedly turned up to court the next day to testify against the President's mates; and reveal how the arrests were reported very differently in the South… Further Reading: • ‘Has a U.S. President Ever Been Arrested Before? | When Ulysses S. Grant Was Arrested for Speeding' (Smithsonian Magazine, 2023): https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/when-president-ulysses-s-grant-was-arrested-for-speeding-in-a-horse-drawn-carriage-180981916/ • ‘Was General Grant Arrested for Speeding in Washington, D.C.?' (U.S. National Park Service) https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/was-general-grant-arrested-for-speeding-in-washington-d-c.htm • ‘Civil War Hero: Ulysses S. Grant was a Horse Whisperer?! | Told By Macey Hensley | History at Home' (History, 2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOj0qUGpksg #Funny #Black #Crime #1800s Love the show? Support us! Join
Ansley Hutchinson and Tess Menzies are back (sans our sickly pal Gabe Sanchez) to play a fun new game called "What's Going On Up There?" where they discuss three of the Trump administrations myriad (and ongoing) failures! First up: Usha & JD Vance's embarrassing imperialist envoy to Greenland! Secondly: Inflation is up, and consumer confidence is down. So much for "fixing" the "broken" economy on "Day One!" (Note: this was recorded prior to the "Liberation Day" press conference that resulted in a historic stock market meltdown that, as of this writing, is still ongoing.) Finally: Unemployment is up, courtesy of hundreds of thousands of federal workers being abruptly laid off, just in time for tariff-induced inflation! Are we great yet or what?! Our co-hosts then discuss the cultural discourse bubbling up about U.S. citizens emigrating to less embarrassing countries and the practicalities and impracticalities associated with such a major life decision. Things wrap up with Tess & Ansley trading personal anecdotes sparked by questions from our Delve Deck conversation card sets! They share stories about seemingly small white lies that backfired on them, and things that they were into before they became popular. We're so pleased to be spending time in your ear balls. Come commiserate & laugh with us! And if you'd like to have conversations as thrilling and hilarious as this one, head on over to Boredwalk.com to pick up your own Delve Decks! FOLLOW US: FACEBOOK ► facebook.com/boredwalktshirts INSTAGRAM ► instagram.com/boredwalk THREADS ► threads.com/boredwalktees YOUTUBE ► youtube.com/boredwalk.los.angeles BLUESKY ► bsky.app/profile/boredwalk.com TIKTOK ► tiktok.com/@boredwalk.lol
Nigel Farage has declined three times to say whether he wants to be the next Prime Minister of the UK, as he told GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope "you fundamentally misunderstand me".The Reform UK leader sat down with GB News as he discussed the latest party polling - which suggests that the party will be the "biggest" after the election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Isn't it fascinating when worlds converge? In this wrestling-focused episode, we recap 2024 then get on the road to Wrestlemania with the ladies from Grappling with Soaps - Ms. Semi and Mrs. Ashly, as well as the ladies from the ForeverYoungCast and Three Times a Lady Podcast - Ms. V and Madame Lazet. Part one centers on the ladies; stay tuned for our perspective on how the men are shaping up.Special thanks for Don Delarente from the CSPN Podcast network for the editorial assist.Citation available upon request.
What are some of the best Sales Strategies for Recruiters? With staffing industry revenues down and competition fiercer than ever, many firms are realizing they don't have a structured sales system. Recruiters are great at sourcing talent, but selling? That's where many struggle. In this episode of InSights, Brad Bialy and Steve Gipson break down the proven sales strategies for recruiters that drive results in today's market. You'll learn why top-performing firms have predictable sales processes, how to balance recruiting and selling, and why it takes 17–20 touches for prospects to engage. If you're a recruiter, sales professional, or staffing leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you close more deals and stabilize your business in 2025. 5 Key Takeaways from This Episode: Why recruiters struggle with selling—and how to fix it How to transition from order-taker to true sales professional The AIDA model: Awareness, Interest, Desire, Action Why it takes 17–20 touches to engage staffing clients The biggest mistakes firms make when chasing new business If you've seen content from Tedx Talks, Recruiter Preston, or Haley Marketing, you'll love this episode. The best staffing and recruiting firms follow a structured sales process—learn how you can, too! Episode Chapters & Timestamps: [00:01] – Introduction & Catching Up from the Massachusetts Staffing Association Conference [02:14] – The Challenge: "We Don't Know How to Sell" [03:00] – The Shift from Order-Takers to Sales Professionals [06:03] – Why 17–20 Touches Matter in Sales [07:33] – The AIDA Model: Awareness, Interest, Desire, Action 09:06] – Three Times the Work for Half the Results? [12:07] – Stabilizing Your Business: The Key to 2025 [14:10] – The Danger of Chasing Any Order vs. Staying in Your Niche [17:52] – Learning from Top Recruiters: Find Your Mentor [20:32] – Predictability & Process: The Key to Closing Deals [21:41] – Final Thoughts & Takeaways InSights is Hosted by Brad Bialy and Steve Gipson Brad Bialy is the host of Take the Stage and InSights, the staffing industry's leading podcasts with close to 175,000 downloads. He has a deep passion for helping staffing and recruiting firms achieve their business objectives through strategic marketing concepts. For over a decade, Brad has developed a proven track record of motivating and educating staffing industry professionals at over 150 industry-specific conferences and webinars. His keen eye for strategy and delivery has resulted in multiple industry award-winning social media campaigns, making him a sought-after speaker and expert. A recruiting industry veteran with over 15 years of experience, Steve Gipson is the Director of Sales and Operations at Recruiters Websites. After spending seven years as a recruiter with a boutique search firm, he joined Recruiters Websites, a digital marketing agency specializing in the recruitment industry. For the past decade, Recruiters Websites has helped over 800 firms of all sizes and specialties enhance their digital presence and make more placements through their expertise in digital marketing, website development, and SEO services.
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Editors Note: Samah went to great lengths to record this PalCast and as a result the audio is variable, but it is a must listen Samah Zaqout is a Palestinian graduate of English Literature, who's studying was ended by the brutal Israeli military ‘campaign' in Gaza. She endured displacement, starvation and loss for 15 months. She lost her grandfather, who was a survivor of the Nakba and as she explains could not bear becoming a refugee for the second time in his life. “Every place is marked red in Gaza. One day I woke up with a shrapnel next to my head on my pillow.” Tune in for the full important interview. Support Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/ramadan-mubarak-123298347
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Editors Note: Samah went to great lengths to record this PalCast and as a result the audio is variable, but it is a must listen Samah Zaqout is a Palestinian graduate of English Literature, who's studying was ended by the brutal Israeli military ‘campaign' in Gaza. She endured displacement, starvation and loss for 15 months. She lost her grandfather, who was a survivor of the Nakba and as she explains could not bear becoming a refugee for the second time in his life. “Every place is marked red in Gaza. One day I woke up with a shrapnel next to my head on my pillow.” Tune in for the full important interview. Support Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/ramadan-mubarak-123298347
Are married men letting themselves go? Scientists have found married men are three times more likely than single men to be obese, but married women don't seem to experience the same expanding waistline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From childhood trauma and surviving cancer three times to soaring in the cosmos—Nicolina Elrick's story is the ultimate testament to resilience. As the 95th woman in space, she's shattered barriers, proving that no challenge is insurmountable. In honor of International Women's Day, this special Pass the Power with Paige Parker episode dives into what fuels her relentless drive, how she turned adversity into a launchpad, and what it means to thrive beyond Earth.
That's right folks, time for Winchester Wednesdays as Paranormal Primetime is back to break down two more episodes of Supernatural. These episodes are some classic first season episodes for any fan of the show and they highlight an urban legend and a type of cryptid. So come see what Jeremy and Malachi have to say about these ones. Episodes Discussed: S1 E5 Bloody Mary S1 E6 Skin Uncensored, Untamed & Unapologetic U^3 Podcast Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/545827736965770/?ref=share Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juggalobastardpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8xJ2KnRBKlYvyo8CMR7jMg
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The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Oscar Pierre is the Founder and CEO @ Glovo, the food delivery site that will get you anything you want to your doorstep. This story is insane, the company was started by Oscar 11 years ago, in their pre-seed round they sold ⅓ of the company for €100K. The company was later saved by a deal they made with McDonald's. The company nearly ran out of money on several occasions, one time the funding round came from the CEO of Rakuten who Oscar met an FC Barcelona drinks. Today, they are a part of DeliveryHero who acquired them for $2.2BN, they have delivered 1BN orders and have almost 60M customers. In Today's Episode We Discuss: 04:27 Starting with Nothing 07:30 The First Funding Round: Selling ⅓ of the Company for €100K 09:23 Marketplace Dynamics and Expansion 15:34 The McDonald's Deal That Saved the Company 18:38 Running out of Money Three Times: Fundraising Hell 25:57 International Expansion: What Worked 29:25 Lessons from Failures: What Brazil Taught Us 31:36 How to Win in Emerging Markets 32:02 The Burn Rate (Burning $1M per day) and Investor Concerns 33:29 Scaling Challenges and Competitor Threats 34:29 The Biggest BS Elements of Company Values 35:40 How I Ruined the Culture of the Company 41:14 Layoffs and Talent Management 42:06 Biggest Lessons from M&A 44:41 The Future of Quick Commerce 45:38 Acquisition by Delivery Hero 48:56 Post-Acquisition Reflections 54:47 The CEO on Trial and Facing Prison
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“Our Teacher” is a collection of essays written by students of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong). This series is comprised of their personal experiences with the practice and their interactions with its founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, when the practice was first taught to the public. The writings were originally published on the Minghui […]
Three drivers who fatally hit a man walking on Auckland's South-Western Motorway are being urged to come forward. Not one stopped, despite striking the man after he entered the northbound Dominion Road offramp about 1:30am. Former Police Detective Lance Burdett says it's highly unusual to have three vehicles not stopping. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Damian sits down with one of the most innovative minds in the cocktail industry, Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr. Lyan). Renowned for challenging conventions and pioneering some of the world's most groundbreaking cocktail bars, Ryan takes us on a deep dive into his journey from chef to bartender, the philosophy behind his award-winning bars, and his approach to sustainability, flavor, and creativity.From ripping up the rulebook with White Lyan (the first cocktail bar to remove ice, citrus, and perishables) to his new Irish whiskey project, Fierfield, Ryan shares his insights on how bartenders can break boundaries and make drinks that truly connect with people.What We Cover in This Episode
Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent at The Independent, reacts to Boom Technology's supersonic jet breaking the sound barrier.
You likely know Cam Wurf from his exploits on a bike. He set record after record in the Ironman World Championships on the bike leg, then stepped back into the UCI World Tour after a six-year hiatus and has been working his way into headlines since. He's an Ironman winning athlete, generally found somewhere on the podium when the race is a wrap, but he's also known for wild exploits like running a half marathon for training the evening after riding Paris-Roubaix. Let's not forget that he's an Olympic and world champion rower from his first foray into athletics, so he's basically been an endurance athlete his entire life. This conversation is not one to be missed, thanks for tuning in! Follow Cam at @cjwurf Get that $48 value from AG1 by visiting drinkAG1.com/tedking And follow the Kristian Blummenfelt excitement here and here!
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The Gemara in Masechet Berachot teaches that whoever recites Tehilla L'David (Ashreh) three times a day, praising Hashem, is a ben Olam Haba . Yet the same Gemara states that one who recites Hallel daily is considered a blasphemer. We know Hallel is one of the greatest praises, so how can this be understood? The Meshech Chochmah in Parashat Bechukotai explains that Hallel is generally reserved for thanking Hashem for open miracles performed for our nation, such as the makkot or Kriyat Yam Suf . Reciting Hallel daily, even without such miracles, suggests that the person only values Hashem's interventions that defy nature, overlooking the countless hidden miracles Hashem performs every day. By contrast, Tehilla L'David praises Hashem for His everyday hashgacha peratit over each individual and every creature. As the pasuk says, ואתה נותן להם את אכלם בעיתו —"Hashem gives everyone its needs at the time that it needs." We must recognize how Hashem takes care of us every moment of every day. Each person gets what he needs in a unique way. When we look back and see how Hashem gave a person just what he needed when he needed it, in a hidden yet exposed way, it gives us extra chizuk to recognize that Hashem is always behind the scenes taking care of us. A woman shared a story about how she had hired a rabbi to learn with her 11th-grade son every night. When a recent payment to the rabbi was overdue, he sent a friendly text reminder. The woman planned to write a check the next day but completely forgot. That night, as she boarded a plane, she remembered. She asked the rabbi for his Zelle information and told her husband, Reuven, to send him $1,600 via Zelle. A few days later, the rabbi mentioned he hadn't received the payment. Surprised, the woman sent him a screenshot of the confirmation. Upon closer inspection, the rabbi noticed that Reuven had mistakenly entered the wrong middle initial in the email address. Reuven immediately sent the payment to the rabbi again, and then emailed the person who had accidentally received the $1,600. The next morning, Reuven received a reply that began, "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to perform the mitzva of hashavat aveda and return the lost money" The recipient explained that when the money arrived, he didn't recognize the sender or the purpose of the transfer. He even contacted a friend with the same last name as the sender. The friend said he did know someone with that name, but didn't think he would be sending him this money, so he didn't bother to call him. In fact, that person actually was Reuven who did send the money. The man also mentioned that it was amazing hashgacha peratit that he received this exact amount at that exact time. He was making a bar mitzvah for his son but lacked the $1,600 balance needed to pay for the tefillin he was about to pick up. His wife had asked him what they would do, and he replied, "Hashem sends the money when it's needed." Just half an hour before he was to pick up the tefillin , the $1,600 came through. The man concluded his email by asking for a few extra days to repay the money, as he had already used it. Reuven, moved by the story, responded that it would be his greatest zechut to participate in the mitzva of buying tefillin . He told the man he did not need to repay the money at all. Overjoyed, the man thanked Reuven. The next day, Reuven shared the story with a friend, who also wanted to help. Reuven asked the man how much more money he needed for the bar mitzva , and the man replied, "$900." The friend immediately sent him the remaining amount. Hashem made this woman forget to pay the Rabbi twice by check and then caused her husband to put the wrong letter in the email amongst dozens of other things that had to take place for this man to get that money at that time. Hashem helps everyone. We should look for His hand in our everyday lives and thank and praise Him at least three times a day.
On Nick Ferrari at BreakfastNick takes listeners across the Atlantic to The US inauguration, and the pledges set out by President Trump. The president has announced a national emergency at the US southern Border. Nick speaks to Fiona Burke, a volunteer who has worked across this border. Trump also declares a 'blizzard' of executive order. The president also declares he will re-name the Gulf of Mexico, as well as pardon the 1,600 people who stormed the Capitol in 2021.In the UK, the Southport Killer, Axel Rudakubana, pleads guilty. It has been released that the killer was refereed to the Government's prevent scheme three times, and has been involved in a number of previously violent attacks prior to the attack in 2024. Nick speaks to Peter Fahy, Former Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and Head of the Prevent programme between 2010 and 2015, about the prevent scheme, and how it needs to adapt in the future. We also hear from the Prime Minister as he addresses the public after Yvette Cooper announced a national inquiry into the Southport attack. All of this and more on Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show Podcast.
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C&R discuss the breaking news of the day, as the Cowboys look for a new head coach! They explain why 3 times is elite, in the HC world. Sanders to the Dallas sidelines? Ben Johnson to the Raiders? Plus, 'THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMM' dives into Wild Card Weekend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This video argues that Jesus denies being God three times. I mention Johnny Barnes, Dustin Smith ( @BiblicalUnitarianPodcast ) , Michael Heiser, and many more. “Why do you call me God? No one is good but God” “I and the Father are one” My episode with Johnny - https://youtu.be/nGtTl3pGHnU?si=e5c0gmZJtg3eIc6C
Join Todd this hunting season as he embarks on a unique journey to track down the elusive bucks he's been chasing for years. From perfecting food plots to overcoming personal challenges like a back injury, this episode is packed with determination, strategy, and thrilling encounters in the field. Watch as he navigates the ups and downs of the hunt, rattles in big bucks, and finally connects with one of his hit-listers.
In this episode, Carl Jackson discusses the concept of fake heroes being promoted by the left, contrasting them with traditional heroes. He highlights the case of Daniel Penny and the narrative surrounding illegal immigration, emphasizing the financial and social implications of these issues. The conversation also touches on the political motivations behind immigration policies and the public's growing frustration with these developments. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com NEW!!!! THE CARL JACKSON SHOW MERCH IS HERE. SUPPORT THE PODCAST GETTING A T-SHIRT NOW! https://carljacksonmerch.itemorder.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Carl Jackson discusses the concept of fake heroes being promoted by the left, contrasting them with traditional heroes. He highlights the case of Daniel Penny and the narrative surrounding illegal immigration, emphasizing the financial and social implications of these issues. The conversation also touches on the political motivations behind immigration policies and the public's growing frustration with these developments. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com NEW!!!! THE CARL JACKSON SHOW MERCH IS HERE. SUPPORT THE PODCAST GETTING A T-SHIRT NOW! https://carljacksonmerch.itemorder.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's episode of West of Knowhere dives into an audacious challenge by an adult entertainer to set a world record, aiming to sleep with 1,000 men in 24 hours. We explore the implications and logistics of this unprecedented feat. We also discuss the rebuilding of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, set to reopen after a devastating fire in 2019. The episode touches on Australia's groundbreaking decision to ban social media for children under 16, highlighting the potential impacts and our personal insights on this bold move. In our "Am I the Asshole" segment, we debate whether leaving a Thanksgiving dinner over a pumpkin pie incident makes one a bad person. Linktr.ee/wokpod https://nypost.com/2024/12/02/lifestyle/a-porn-star-will-have-sex-with-1000-men-in-one-day-here-are-the-health-risks-thatll-come-with-the-world-record/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c937r4k5rvno https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-28/social-media-age-ban-passes-parliament/104647138 https://www.thetimes.com/world/us-world/article/donald-trump-transgender-troops-us-military-52xf5cdlc https://deadline.com/2024/12/harry-potter-tv-series-max-release-date-cast-1235323284/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/1h2qz62/aita_for_leaving_in_the_middle_of_thanksgiving/
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In this week's adventure, the Captain and J-Ride try to survive Survivor Series 2024 by talking about Thanksgiving, old movies, videogame art, revving engines, and more all while the IML World Championship has its most historic night in existence! ONCE! TWICE! THREE TIMES!
The Liberated Latina Podcast - Marketing, Energetics, & Visibility for Women of Color Coaches
I was about to go onstage, and they announced the audience size was THREE TIMES the number I was expecting. What came next, and what did I learn? Press play to debrief it all with me as I recount this public speaking experience, and how we can better prepare for the expanded visibility that awaits us in 2025. Stick with me until the end to claim your free gift and a special invitation! {for social media) Want the direct streaming link? Comment POD to have it sent via DM. LINKS: Follow on IG: www.instagram.com/theliberatedlatina Book a Human Design Marketing Reading: https://daisylopez.as.me/reading FREE 10 Minute Vocal Activation: https://daisyalopez.ck.page/9fab884771 Apply To Work With Me: https://daisylopez.as.me/?appointmentType=15318278 Contact Me: theliberatedlatina@gmail.com Join the Breath Channel for daily energy boosts and somatic practices: https://www.stevie-wright.com/the-breath-channel?affiliate=daisy_lopez
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:00pm- On Tuesday night, Donald Trump announced that he has selected Army Combat Veteran & Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense. There were also rumors circulating that Marco Rubio may not ultimately be Trump's selection for Secretary of State. 3:05pm- RESTART THE SHOW! Donald Trump officially announces that Senator Marco Rubio is his selection to serve as Secretary of State. In a statement, the president-elect wrote: “Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom. He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries. I look forward to working with Marco to Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!” 3:10pm- Who might Governor Ron DeSantis pick to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate? According to Axios, Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) is pushing for Lara Trump—Donald Trump's daughter-in-law and co-chair of the RNC. However, Politico suggests the front runner is likely James Uthmeier—DeSantis's current Chief of Staff. 3:15pm- More breaking news…RESTART THE SHOW AGAIN! Donald Trump officially announces Tulsi Gabbard is his choice to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). He wrote in a statement: “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans. As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties - She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!” 3:30pm- On his Truth Social Account, Donald Trump wrote: “It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States. Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice. Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System.” 3:40pm- Does Matt Gaetz have enough support to get confirmed as U.S. Attorney General? Nate Silver, PolyMarket odds, and others on social media suggest it might not be a foregone conclusion that the U.S. Senate will confirm his appointment.
Once is an instance, twice is coincidence, three times is a pattern. New to the podcast? Check out some of the most popular episodes from the past that collectively serve as the 7 Fundamentals To Self Improvement. I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are… The 9 Super Habits: Discover the 9 micro-routines and micro-actions that create outsized effects in supporting your energy levels, improved daily productivity, and a strong mindset. Click here to learn the 9 Super Habits!
The DharmaByte™ version of this segment will post in the STO newsletter the first week of November. This UnMind podcast will drop on Wednesday after election day, which is November 5th. The next segment of Election Year Zen will be posted on December 4th, barring unforeseen circumstances such as an outright armed revolution — or “the new civil war” as it has been billed in some quarters — an implied threat depending upon the outcome of the election. In Zen, of course, all future circumstances are unforeseen by definition. Unless you believe in prophecy. In this segment I will encourage you to vote, which I understand may not be necessary. Indeed, I have already voted. I have no desire to influence how you vote in terms of partisan politics, or in favor of which candidate or party conforms more closely to my own view. You should “vote your conscience,” in the current term of art. Or vote for the future — which seems contradictory to Zen's “being in the moment.” Remember, in Zen we do not deny the possibility of the reality of karmic consequences occurring over the “Three Times” of Buddhism — past, future, and present. Low voter turnout is a concern of the professionals in this election and has always troubled me somewhat. I mean, how important is all this political posturing, when a large segment of the populace does not even exercise their right to vote? I do not mean to suggest that 100% turnout would somehow cure the many ills that befall our system of elected government. For one thing the third or more eligible voters who fail to turn out are not likely to be informed on issues, or qualifications of candidates on the ballots, let alone cognizant of the long-term effects of their vote. I feel confident, however, that readers of my DharmaByte™ column and followers of my podcast share a significant enough degree of concern, and have a sufficient grasp of the stakes in the outcome, to make intelligent and caring choices. Otherwise, you probably would not be listening to this. As I mentioned in the last Election Year Zen segment, I believe the most important measure of merit for a party or candidate to take office is the degree of their conformance to the principles of buddha-dharma, as I understand them. Quoting myself: I leave it to you to decide whether or not, and to what degree, your candidate for the highest office in the land, the most powerful secular position on Earth, are in harmony with these compassionate aspirations. But remember that the teachings of Buddhism were never meant to be held up to criticize others, but to reflect back upon yourself and your own behavior. The “mirror of Zen reflects all” — the good, the bad, and the ugly — without discrimination. You and your behavior are also reflected in that Precious Mirror. President Jimmy Carter made news recently, first by surviving to his 100th birthday, then by declaring that he wanted to live long enough to vote, one supposes for the opportunity to elect a non-white non-male president for the first time in history. I met President Carter during his successful run for the presidency, when he visited the office of the consumer research company that I joined in moving to Georgia in 1970. What do you suppose is so important in his mind about this election, that he expressed his intent to vote for or against one of the candidates? As the former president most famous for his contributions to humanity after his term in office, what do you make of this kind of commitment to the democratic process? I think we can assume that he harbors a belief in the long-term viability of the benefits of the democratic republic for the future of the human race, on a larger timeline than the next four-year election cycle. Let us turn back to the acronym: V-O-T-E, with which I titled the opening haiku poem. One interpretation that came to me is: “Vote Once for Time Eternal.” At my age, it becomes obvious that however I vote, it will probably have little effect upon my personal sphere, with what little future time I have left. But it raises a question. What are we voting for, exactly? The current trope is, “for the children.” Commentators and candidates take up the theme, appealing to the sentiment or question of what kind of country we will leave for the next generations of children and grandchildren. I suggest that we expand our time horizon to a relatively infinite scale. In the Lifespan Chapter of the Lotus Sutra, on which I gave a dharma talk recently, the point is that Buddha's physical death, or Parinirvana, is only apparent. The truth is that Buddha is still here, forever, but cannot be seen by ordinary vision. Thus, what Buddha was, or is, has only a circumstantial and temporary connection to the person known as Siddhartha Gautama, the conditioned self of incarnation. Similarly, can we look at the act of voting in this election in a larger context? Not in the light of its connection to the short-term effects it may or may not have on the social sphere in the immediate aftermath, but more in line with the long-term vision expounded by Buddha, or at least attributed to him by his successors? That is, from the perspective of the natural and universal spheres, in which the personal and social are nested? From the “Loving Kindness” or “Metta” sutra, we find the following passage: Let no one deceive another nor despise any being in any stateLet none by anger or hatred wish harm to another Can there be any clearer directive than this as to how to conduct ourselves in the social sphere? Another pair of admonitions comes from the second Five Precepts we receive in the Soto Zen Discipleship ceremony: See only your own faults — Do not discuss the faults of othersKnow self and other as one — Do not praise yourself at others' expense Can we see the current campaign in these terms? Which of the protagonists — if either — is adhering most closely to these guidelines? Which is most blatantly violating them? If we interpret all political dialog as equally duplicitous, equally guilty of deceptive and despising attitudes and behavior, equally wishing harm to others, discussing their faults, and praising themselves at the expense of others, then we have no basis on which to make a choice. But abstaining from voting is, in itself, making a choice. We are all complicit in, if not responsible for, the result. This is not to put all our eggs in the one basket of the social sphere, and the limited sub-sphere of political opinion. We should not be distracted from the natural sphere, in which we are witnessing the long-term consequences of self-centered actions of the species for survival and comfort of an ever-expanding mass of humanity, particularly in the form of climate change. Nor from the universal sphere, where we face potential extinction in the context of the geologic time scale, wherein even the history of the human race appears as a blip on the screen. Why vote at all, when the forces shaping reality have so little regard for our place in it? Mother Nature is no respecter of persons, let alone political parties. Returning to the personal, we can detach, on the level of the absolute, from any implications of the present political climate, while engaging in action — voting, for example — on the level of the relative, understanding that our deeper aspirations may not work out in this lifetime. I think we can presume that Buddha's teachings were not meant solely to affect his followers at the time, but to set the bar for future generations as well. Even though the members of the original Order did not record them in written form for posterity, they went to great lengths to codify and chant them, enabling their memorization and preservation from one generation to the next over a period of four centuries or so. What we are doing in Zen today is, I believe, carrying on this tradition, in the modern milieu and vernacular. We are taking the long-term view. A careful reading of the founding documents of the American experiment, such as the Federalist Papers, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and its amendments, the Bill of Rights, et cetera, reveals a similar aspiration. Stated principles of freedom — the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — do not represent temporary expedients, but hopeful wishes for the future generations of people operating on their own free will. Notwithstanding the contemporaneous exclusion of slaves and women from the privileges enjoyed by white men of means, owners of private property. Like much of our retrospective reading of the history of Zen, we have to resist our penchant for interpreting cultures of a couple of centuries or millennia ago as if they were occurring in the light of modern social science. So vote. But I suggest doing so in the spirit of buddha-dharma. Realizing and embracing the reality that you may not see any beneficial effect on your personal life, at least not anytime soon. We take this approach to meditation, which is, after all, the inmost personal experience possible. We set aside expectations as to the positive effects it may bring about, while continuing to hold an aspiration to realization. We approach it with the famous “don't-know-mind” of Zen, assuming that whatever comes of it will be the natural consequence of the manifestation of our Original Mind. We sit not because we have to, but because we get to. We vote, not because we have to, but because we get to. Master Dogen said somewhere that at last, we are left with ambiguity. Enjoy the non-knowing.
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In this episode, Clarence is joined by guest host, and USA Volleyball's Senior Manager of Digital Media & Content Strategy, Laura Fawcett. After they catch up, they welcome back six-time Paralympic medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team middle blocker, Lora Webster (15:38 - 1:24:05). Lora chats about her Paralympic experience in Paris and winning back-to-back-to-back gold medals. She talks about how she was introduced to the game, shares what motherhood as an athlete is like, and so much more!Text us!
Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. We often hear questions about how quickly we can lose fat, but recently, someone flipped the script and asked me, “How long is it going to take me to gain muscle?”Building muscle plays a vital role in maintaining functionality, metabolic health, and quality of life. While fat loss often steals the spotlight, it's crucial not to overlook how vital muscle building is, especially as we age. Plus, it's essential to understand that losing fat and gaining muscle are two completely different processes.Join me for this week's episode, where I'll share practical tips for optimizing muscle gain and discuss specific factors, like protein intake, that influence your progress. If you are in a stage where you want to optimize and prioritize muscle mass as a key component of your health and fitness journey, be sure to tune into these key insights on how to set yourself up for success! ReferencesEp. 66: Sulfur Burps on GLP-1 MedsThe Muscles & Mindset™ Program: 10-Minute Workouts, Three Times a Week to Keep Muscle and Shed Body FatThe Top 5 Mistakes That People Make When Starting a GLP-1Until It's Done…A Devoted Podcast - Dana KayeAudio Stamps02:04 - Fat loss and muscle gain are very different processes, and Dr. Rentea highlights the need to maintain muscle during fat loss before focusing on building muscle.05:47 - Dr. Rentea discusses the timeframe for gaining muscle, emphasizing that individual body types—ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph—play a significant role in muscle development.07:42 - Gaining muscle while in a calorie deficit is challenging but still possible, especially with mild deficits and for individuals new to strength training.16:11 - Dr. Rentea emphasizes the importance of a tailored approach to strength training and muscle maintenance, while encouraging small, consistent efforts in daily routines.Quotes“When we're working on fat loss, I don't typically see muscle go up. My main thing is we try with all our might to maintain every single pound of that muscle.” - Dr. Rentea“Frankly, if you're a woman and you're not losing any muscle as you age, that is actually a win, because the norm, according to the data, is loss every single year.” - Dr. Rentea“Most people are going to benefit from roughly 100g of protein—so roughly 30 grams, three times a day.” - Dr. Rentea“Most of this battle is going to be won in the small moments.” - Dr. RenteaAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold
Some of the most realistic, sympathetic, complex, and villainous women of the ancient world are found in the works of Euripides. He seemed to have had an interest in the people on the margins, women, foreign "barbarians", and enslaved people. Today we're looking at them, and Euripides through them. Find the International Podcast Day livestream here! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Sources: (Translations listed under each) Euripides' Hecuba, The Trojan Women, Medea, Hippolytus, Andromache, The Suppliant Women; Aristophanes' Thesmophoriazusae; Mary Lefkowitz' Euripides and the Gods. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this Sunday Special, Jared and Jordana hear from a listener who has been engaged not once, not twice, but three times without ever making it to the altar. Is anyone ever 100% certain before walking down the aisle? First, Jared shares a recent plane mishap that has him thinking that he'll make a good boyfriend one day. Next, they receive a "Couple's Court" from a listener who has beef with her boyfriend's beard, reminding Jordana of a constant grooming conversation she has with her husband. J&J recreate the conversation they think this listener should have to get exactly what she wants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices