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One of the greatest weekends of all time for our big Moochter.We cover Queefta's big day and the fun that was had celebrating love and how the boys provided the best balance of chirping and banter as the MC's for his wedding! Poo also found out a soapy secret about Quinn on the day that he just could not keep to himself before we run through some great instalments of the usual segments. Hectic shit happening in the news, including another manhole incident and massive upsets in the UFC recently before diving into a peculiar version of Queefta Of The Week and probably the creepiest version of Poo's Reviews yet. Thanks to all you legends for your ongoing support!Tickets are still available for the Podcast Royale 3.0, don't be the mate who misses out on one of the greatest events of the year: www.alpha-events.com.auGot a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our vlog from the Cooktown Boar Comp just dropped: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Middy's are now available in a 30 block from any good bottle shop: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds app. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Quinn's Wedding26:30 - The Stable32:00 - Movies, Shows & Games42:39 - Pub Of The Week47:23 - Cooking/Eating57:47 - Alpha News1:26:14 - Motivation1:39:38 - Queefta Of The Week1:46:35 - Poo's Reviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BBQ enthusiast, cooking content creator and great mate of the show Johnny Austin joins us around the table for a catch up.We talk about Johnny's recent trip to the USA and his hitlist of BBQ places that he visited whilst he was over there, the wild world of Buccee's servos and his plans for AussieQ as it looks to expand into a new shed with sets for filming. We cover his TikTok duets with Gordon Ramsay and some of his recent favourite meals to cook on the smoker and the BBQ before getting some updated answers on the guest questions. It was unreal getting this legend on for a catch up, he's always supported the ABC and being a pillar of the trendsetters. Enjoy legends!Support Johnny at his website here: https://aussieq.com.au/Got a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Johnny Returns14:00 - BBQ Rubs18:00 - Upgrading Filming Space25:00 - Gordon Ramsay Duel31:30 - Fry Pans & Cookware40:00 - Jala-Pain-O Roulette45:00 - Chicken Recipes1:05:00 - USA Trip1:20:00 - Buccee's1:34:00 - Guest Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bandit has caught the Cooktown Cough and is a grumpy boy today which we take full advantage of. Some ripper yarns from the trendsetters this week, including why you shouldn't fart on ya mates, toilet training the tin lids and many more from some of our favourite trendsetters. Enjoy legends!Got a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - INTRO1:30 - KNUCKLES PROPER TRUE YARN8:00 - CARRY ONS57:00 - WINNING CALLER Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie's Toolbox is an institution for women choosing themselves, and this episode is proof of what that choice can actually build.   This episode sits down with Les Alfred, host of She's So Lucky and former host of Balanced Black Girl, who spent eleven years building a career in wellness before turning that experience into a media company built entirely on her own definitions of success. She walks through the real bar she set for herself before she let herself quit a job, the first dollar her show ever made and where it came from, and the decision to retire a brand that was already winning because it had stopped being true to what she wanted. She also breaks down what actually pays in this business versus what people assume pays, and what it really means to create your own luck rather than wait for it.   This conversation is proof that the life on the other side of choosing yourself has actual numbers attached to it, and Les hands over the ones that mattered most to her.   Follow along with Les and She's So Lucky here: https://www.shessoluckypodcast.com/   If this conversation moves something in you, that is exactly what Charlie's Toolbox exists for. Join the community https://linktr.ee/charliestoolbox of over 100,000 women choosing themselves at charliestoolbox.com subscribe to the Substack for the frameworks behind every episode and follow along on Instagram and TikTok for the conversations that continue long after this one ends.  

The Curious Case of the Cooktown Cough.The boys are not fresh at all but they made it home safe to tell you all about their ripper trip up to Cooktown for the Cooktown boar comp. They take you from start to finish, including road trip yarns, the cough of the curious, their actual boar hunts and the sick new tech they used on their adventure. Queefta tells us about holding down the fort in Gladdy, including moving into his new crib and his wedding coming up this weekend. Pep has finally come back from leave and has some fantastic dumpies for us! And we bring it home with one of the highest quality instalments of Queefta Of The Week and a rather smelly edition of Poo's Reviews. We got through it legends, hope you enjoy your week!2026 "More Of This" Father's Day drop goes live tonight, 6PM at alphablokes.com.au Got a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Cooktown Boar Comp34:13 - Queefta's Move43:00 - Air Hoses50:00 - The Stable53:00 - Teching Out1:00:00 - Road Trip Yarns1:06:00 - Pub Of The Week1:10:00 - Pep & Poo's Dump Finds For You1:13:00 - Cooking/Eating1:17:15 - Alpha News1:27:14 - Queefta Of The Week1:34:34 - Poo's Reviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa Jun Rowley is an author, journalist, and global communications strategist whose career has taken her across some 75 countries, from the startup ecosystems of Silicon Valley and Beirut to the front lines of climate activism and conflict reporting. She has produced business news for CNN, reported for BBC News, co-founded a humanitarian tech platform with Peter Gabriel called The Toolbox, and most recently served as Director of Communications at the environmental nonprofit REVERB, leading campaigns with artists including Billie Eilish and Dave Matthews Band to mobilize fans around climate action. She is currently pursuing a Mid-Career Master in Public Administration at Harvard University, and her new book, Beyond the Mic Drop: How Our Stories Shift Culture, Power and Policy, is a call to every person to recognize the storytelling power they already carry.Our conversation moved from the origins of the book to the deeper question of why so many of us, women especially, have quietly surrendered control over our own narratives. Melissa traced that surrender back to childhood, describing how the stories handed to us by families, institutions, and systems can calcify into what feels like fixed fact until we learn to question them. She talked about what her time in Lebanon, Puerto Rico, and across the Middle East taught her about the gap between the story a place is assigned by mainstream media and the stories actually being lived on the ground, and how that gap mirrors what happens to individual people who let others do their narrating for them. Connect with Melissa: Website | Instagram | Substack | Buy the BookIf you're looking to unleash your potential, find your personal, professional, or political fire, and to connect with a community who is doing the same, click here to learn more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe

Hopefully we have successfully made it to Cooktown by the time you hear this! A fantastic instalment of Talkback as per usual this week, limericks and headnoise around plowing Grandma? Get around it to find out! Enjoy the rest of your week trendsetters. The Warden Bucking Bull Of The Year shirts are back and only available at alphablokes.com.auGot a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Intro2:10 - Knuckles Proper True Yarn5:30 - Carry Ons55:00 - Winning Yarn / Call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The week is finally upon us to go and hopefully slay some boars at the Cooktown boar competition up in God's country, Cooktown. The boys are eager and run through their plans and what they're hoping to achieve on their next big mission. There is dramas in the Dump department as Curious got told off at the tip for trying to find some new dumpies, but we're hoping Pep flys back in soon from wherever he is! A trip to Straddie during Pub Of The Week, getting struck by lightning at golf during the News and we wrap up with a very analytical review from the Love Doctor. Enjoy the rest of your week trendsetters and stay out of yourselves. The Warden Bucking Bull Of The Year shirts are back and only available at alphablokes.com.auGot a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Cooktown Boar Comp Prep15:45 - The Stable22:00 - Other Weekend Dribble26:00 - Tales Of The Dump31:00 - Pub Of The Week44:00 - Cooking50:30 - Alpha News1:28:00 - Motivation1:30:40 - Trendsetters1:47:45 - Queefta Of The Week1:54:07 - Poo's Reviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Summer Of Cricket Off To A Shakey Start, The NRL Teams That Can Win It All & Are Manly Still A Chance?4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Get their Japanese Lager available here: https://4pinesbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value & protection. Get amongst it on the neds app. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.Good Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://gooddayaus.com.au/Join The Good Day Goers Facebook Group here.Back To WorkEddy's Red Eye GripeLachlan Lewis Blocked EveryoneSummer Of Cricket Off To A Shakey StartSmudge Is Still GoodBilly Slater Steps Down From Origin CoachingManly's ChancesAre We With The Wahs Now?Sam Walker ContractTote Bags Diary Of A Tigers FanWallabies Get It Done & The EPL Kicking OffSuper Coach Winner & Dribbles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Longtime mates of the show and veterans of the yarning game Clutz and D'arce from Bloody Brilliant Beers join us to catch up.A lot has happened since the boys were last on the show. They give a brief look behind the curtain into how their show began and how it has changed over the 6+ years of recording it at the iconic Caxton Hotel. We cover one of their recent greatest achievements, breaking the world record for having a beer in every Australian state in record time and the adventure that they endured battling flights and hangovers to get the record. They dive deeper into their journey with the World's Most Ordinary Rig contests with Budgy Smuggler and how they've recently hit their stride creatively in workshopping new shows and segments, including an upcoming preview on their satirical news show "A Caxton Affair". We finish off by chatting about each of the boys' side hustles, including D'arcy's engagement ring business and Clutz's interest in cards and collectibles. It was unreal to get these legends back on for a yarn and a great catch up as they continue to put in the work and fly the flag for yarning like we do. Enjoy trendsetters. The Warden Bucking Bull Of The Year shirts are back and only available at alphablokes.com.auGot a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - How BBB Started 19:00 - Quitting Normal Jobs31:00 - Social Media Is Now A Requirement For Podcasts36:00 - Taking The Jump / Having A Crack48:30 - Clutzy's Collectibles & Cards57:30 - Gannon Diamonds1:06:30 - A Beer In Every State World Record1:46:00 - Mustering1:57:00 - A Caxton Affair2:10:00 - Guest Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by sports presenter, Channel Nine's chief NRL host and primetime Olympics & Australian Open anchor James Bracey.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Get their Japanese Lager available here: https://4pinesbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value & protection. Get amongst it on the neds app. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.Good Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://gooddayaus.com.au/Join The Good Day Goers Facebook Group here.Cousin Luke BraceyOwning RacehorsesPerth BearsStarting At Sky NewsVegasGlobal RoundCovering Live SportsOrigin CoverageShow PreparationKane Evans InterviewNews ReportingAllana Ferguson's Fashion Advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of Christian men are raising families but have no idea what they're doing. In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Kent Evans to help you solve that. Kent introduces you to 4 new tools for your fatherhood tool belt. Listen to the full episode here! Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails  Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories  You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.  

PHP Podcast – August 13, 2026 Hosts: Eric Van Johnson & John Congdon Eric and John reunite after weeks apart to talk Laracon in Boston, more diverse voices coming to this time slot, CPX finally giving PHP an npx, a stripped-down PHPStorm Light, and PHP Tek’s extended CFP. Stepping Back to Make Room for More Voices Eric and John open by explaining a shift in the show: they’re not disappearing, but they’re stepping back a little so more people from the PHP Architect team can take the mic. As John put it, the goal is “more diverse voices of the community,” and folks like Joe, Sarah, and Holly have been stepping into this time slot. Eric and John have committed to appearing at least once a month, since they have the most holistic view of what’s happening across the company. When they’re on, expect the “inside baseball” episodes — the behind-the-scenes look at what PHP Architect is up to. The rest of the time, this slot will keep going with other hosts, so the show never goes dark. They also reminded listeners there’s both a live stream and an audio RSS feed. Some folks apparently only recently discovered the audio version, while longtime audio listeners never realize the show streams live. Either way, head to phparch.com, click on podcasts, and you’ll find every way to subscribe. Eric’s Laracon Boston Recap Eric attended Laracon in Boston and, as always, has a love/hate relationship with it. On the plus side, it’s where he catches up with a lot of friends, and the talks were solid — Pauline Voss gave a great presentation on JJ (Jujutsu) and atomic commits, and Nuno showed off Pest 5. Eric noted the framework itself is moving much slower now, which is actually a good thing for anyone running a business on it, even if it makes the conference less essential-viewing than it once was. The venue was industrial and good-looking with a fantastic stage setup, but seating was a genuine problem this year. Eric arrived late to Nuno’s talk and there was nowhere to sit; the team scrambled to bring in more chairs. When it rained on day two, they ran out again. Despite that, staying in the same hotel as folks like Eric Barnes, TJ, Jake Bennett, and Michael Dorinda made for the kind of hallway-and-breakfast camaraderie he values most. Eric also hit the social events he usually skips — he sat out dodgeball (bad knees, slip-on shoes, and being a big target), but went to the Laracon Prom, which required an RSVP and an approved request. It turned out to be way cooler than expected, with people fully decked out, DJs, and an after-party plus a VIP dinner where Laravel’s marketing team worked the room. He also caught up with folks like Matthew Weier O’Phinney of Zend/Perforce and had a chat with Taylor. Running the Laravel Magazine Site and Taylor’s Blessing Eric shared that PHP Architect is now running the Laravel Magazine website, which previously belonged to Marijn (Marion) Pop. He’s been publishing tutorials, keeping things current, and making changes to the site he’s proud of. The articles are short, quick reads — and one of the Laravel wrap-up pieces mirrors the same article on the PHP Architect site. At the after-party dinner, Eric took the opportunity to run the name past Taylor directly, since he wasn’t sure the original owner had ever gotten official approval to use the Laravel name for a magazine. Taylor’s response was essentially “that’s fine, don’t worry about it” — so Laravel Magazine lives on. Eric even set up a newsletter signup, though he admits he’s not sure yet whether he’ll actually send a newsletter. CPX — A PHP-World npx One of Eric’s favorite discoveries from Laracon was CPX, essentially the PHP equivalent of npx. Just as npx lets you run JavaScript packages without installing them into a specific project, CPX lets you run tools without a global composer install or a per-project dependency. Eric already swapped his global PHP CS Fixer and Laravel Pint setup over to CPX aliases, so he now always runs the latest version without dependency headaches. John pushed back a bit, pointing out that tools like PHP unit and Rector usually live in your vendor directory anyway because your CI pipeline depends on them. Eric agreed that’s a valid workflow, but framed CPX as ideal for the occasional-use tools and for lowering the barrier for people outside the PHP world who want to dip in without fully committing. Chat chimed in with Rector as a great CPX use case, and they walked through examples like spinning up a fresh Laravel app. Laravel LSP and PHP Storm Light Eric was genuinely excited that Laravel now has its own Language Server Protocol. Most IDEs had already built their own Laravel-aware workarounds, but for Eim’s Neovim setup, the LSP finally makes things like jumping from a route to the view it points to work correctly — something PHP Storm had solved long ago but Vim hadn’t. He also spotted something called PHP Storm Light at the JetBrains booth: a trimmed-down, experimental build with faster startup, lower memory, and fewer features. It’s available through the Toolbox app as an EAP, so it’s free and explicitly experimental. John, who’d been hitting memory limits in regular PHP Storm, decided to install it on the spot, and Joe mentioned using it for one-off file edits — sparking a conversation about whether it fills the gap left by JetBrains’ old standalone editor. PHP Tek CFP Extended + Ticket Options John announced that the PHP Tek call for speakers has been extended through October 31st. The team experimented with opening the CFP very early this year to help attendees whose fiscal-year approvals depend on a locked schedule, but the community felt it was too early to know what would be relevant next April. So they extended the window and made cfp.phptek.io point straight to the call for presenters (thanks to a suggestion from A. Woods). On tickets, they’ve broken out a bundle that includes hotel nights so attendees can hand their boss a single lump-sum figure (airfare not included). There are also food-and-beverage-only tickets for partners and kids, single-day track options, and dedicated days for Laravel, JavaScript, and DevOps — one track each, with the other two tracks running the usual PHP Tek content. John flagged a possible issue with DevOps being the default CFP track, since it’s pulling in a flood of generic, seemingly AI-submitted talks he’ll need to sort through. Links from the show: PHP Tek — CFP extended through October 31, conference + hotel bundle available PHP Tek Call for Presenters OurCVEs — watch your repos and servers for CVEs Host: Eric Van Johnson X: @shocm Mastodon: @eric@phparch.social Bluesky: @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social PHPArch.me: @eric John Congdon X: @johncongdon Mastodon: @john@phparch.social Bluesky: @johncongdon.bsky.social PHPArch.me: @john Streams: Youtube Channel Twitch Connect & Hire PHP Architect Website Twitter/X Mastodon Hire PHP Developers Looking to hire PHP developers? Email support@phparch.com – Eric, John, and the team are available for consulting, team augmentation, direction, code review, and even mobile development work. Partner This podcast is made a little better thanks to our partners Displace Infrastructure Management, Simplified Automate Kubernetes deployments across any cloud provider or bare metal with a single command. 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This week on The Choral Director's Toolbox, Dr. William Baker challenges the old saying that “a rough dress rehearsal leads to a great concert.” In "Building a Great Dress Rehearsal," he offers practical strategies for creating a rehearsal that is efficient, professional, inspiring, and designed to set the stage for an exceptional performance. From preparing the performance space and welcoming guest artists to managing rehearsal time and communicating with singers, Dr. Baker outlines the details that can turn a good dress rehearsal into a great one. Today's Question addresses a challenge familiar to many arts leaders: What should you do when a well-funded new choir suddenly appears in your community? Dr. Baker offers advice for responding with generosity and professionalism while using new competition as motivation to strengthen your own ensemble, relationships, promotion, and artistic standards. Today's Inspiration is Eric Whitacre's dramatic and imaginative "Cloudburst," performed by the William Baker Festival Singers with soloists Stephanie Sullivan and Michael Carter. Submit your question to The Choral Director's Toolbox by writing to us at Toolbox@FestivalSingers.org.

A proper WILD instalment of Talkback we have in store this week! We get to the bottom of the Air Hose saga, discuss why people smear their literal sh*t on walls and the tale of the soggy sandwich. Enjoy legends and have a ripper rest of your week!The Warden Bucking Bull Of The Year shirts are back and only available at alphablokes.com.auGot a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Intro2:05 - Knuckles Proper True Yarn6:00 - Carry Ons1:10:00 - Winning Yarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of the Immigration Lawyer's Toolbox Podcast, host John Khosravi sits down with Jeff Goldman, Esq., founder of Goldman & Partners Immigration and co-founder of Build Talent Labs, for a candid look at how a "serendipitous" career turn into immigration law became a 30+ year, 32-person firm built almost entirely on referrals from the client who talked him into immigration law after a real estate closing, to the EB-1A case for an MIT researcher that opened the door to a decade of extraordinary-ability petitions, to how he set (and steadily raised) his fees at Testa, Hurwitz & Israel and beyond. Jeff also breaks down his current work at Build Talent Labs, the cap-exempt H-1B, J-1, and O-1 agent sponsorship model he co-founded with his daughter Danielle, his eight years as immigration advisor to the Governor of Massachusetts, and what it's really like working with CBP at Logan Airport, including a firsthand story of getting a client released after 48 hours in secondary inspection. Connect with Jeff Goldman, Esq.:

What does AI actually look like on a construction jobsite in 2026 — not the hype, the reality? In this episode of Voices of CFMA, host Sal Marino talks with Cindy Ly, founder of ToolBox Consulting, about her unconventional path from industrial construction cost control to yoga teaching in Europe to leading AI strategy for hundreds of construction companies. Cindy shares what she's seen across the industry in the last six months, where AI adoption is accelerating, where it's stalling, and why data standardization matters more than the tools themselves. In this episode:- Cindy's path from $500M industrial mega-projects to yoga teacher training in Europe and back to construction- Why she believes AI is a catalyst, not the solution, and data is the real work- The gap between field operations and financial control, and how AI is starting to close it- Common mistakes leadership teams make when rolling out AI tools- Her advice for CFOs and controllers navigating AI adoption right nowChapters: 00:00 Intro & welcome Cindy Ly 00:35 What Cindy does now 01:11 Growing up near Chicago, drawn to construction 02:06 From pharmacy major to construction management at Purdue 02:36 Industrial construction: blast furnaces and coke batteries 03:04 Burnout, and becoming a yoga teacher in Europe 05:26 The pivot into construction technology 06:36 Hiding her career changes from her parents 07:35 How yoga reshaped her approach to work 09:30 Reconnecting with the industry 10:10 The data problem before AI was a buzzword 12:49 What pulled her toward AI specifically 15:38 Her first AI project: Groundbreak 2025 and Procore 18:01 Why she started ToolBox Consulting 20:50 Hard lessons and the value of a slow burn 23:33 Where AI adoption is accelerating and stalling 25:27 Field operations vs. financial control 27:33 Hackathons and vibe coding, explained 30:27 Common mistakes in AI rollouts 32:07 Her #1 piece of advice for CFOs and controllers 32:59 Life outside work: DJing 34:06 Final advice: keep an open mindConnect with Cindy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ly-cindyt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ToolboxTechTalkAbout Voices of CFMA: Voices of CFMA brings you conversations with construction financial professionals and industry leaders on the trends, tools, and ideas shaping construction finance. Learn more at cfma.org. #ConstructionAI #ConstructionTechnology #CFMA #ConstructionFinance

Don't digit lambs maaaaate. An eventful weekend in glorious Gladstone from around the traps with the boys, from target practice with Tommy, kids being picky with their food and diving into the art of the Sunday Lamb Roast (and why they shouldn't be digited). A very niche Pub Of The Week where we revisit an old topic from the show and Curious is back to the local tip this week for some Dump Finds! News is fully packed and Poo's Reviews gets rather gorey as we bring the show home. Enjoy the rest of your week legends. The Warden Bucking Bull Of The Year shirts are back and only available at alphablokes.com.auGot a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Curious' Trip To Canberra6:00 - Wordart & Poems10:00 - Tommy The Marksman17:00 - Bricky On The Brickies22:00 - Kids Being Picky With Food27:00 - Moochley Mishaps33:00 - Fuel Boats39:00 - Podcast Royale 3.0 Updates46:00 - The Stable53:00 - Pub Of The Week1:07:00 - Curious & Poo's Dump Finds For You1:13:00 - Cooking/Eating1:28:00 - Alpha News2:12:00 - Queefta Of The Week2:18:19 - Poo's Reviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What separates successful actors from those who struggle? Discipline.In this episode of the Actors! You Are Enough!! Podcast, Celebrity Master Acting Coach Amy Lyndon and Talent Agent Ofelia Habelt reveal why discipline is one of the biggest keys to acting success and why learning to say NO can transform your acting career.

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The tradie yarns are on fire this week, we hear about what it's like to get caught getting pegged on smoko and watching your boss zip tie some cracktivities to the fence. It's Curious's first time in the drivers seat and the boys are up and about to watch him press buttons. Enjoy trendsetters.The Warden Bucking Bull Of The Year shirts are back and only available at alphablokes.com.auGot a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Intro4:50 - Carry Ons1:04:40 - Winning Yarn/Caller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You know that lightness certain women carry, the kind that lets them keep moving without a fall ever threatening who they are, and the theory behind it starts with one refusal: the refusal to believe the bottom is a place you live. This episode gets into what separates a woman whose identity survives a public failure from one who doesn't, using Madonna and Eartha Kitt as the throughline for the three things that make a fall survivable instead of permanent, and why the lowest point in your story might be the exact material the next version of you gets built from. Find the full show notes, essays, and community at https://charliestoolbox.kit.com/b393ccc7f6 Subscribe to Charlie's Toolbox on Substack for the written companion to this episode, the full practice layer, and the deeper frameworks: https://charliestoolbox.substack.com Join The Firsthand, the free weekly newsletter, every Thursday: https://charliestoolbox.kit.com/00fbe52663 If you're in the middle of your own reinvention and need the framework for it, Start Knowing Yourself Again is where you start: https://stan.store/charliestoolbox/p/the-firsthand-self-starter-kit- And if the fall you're rebuilding from had a man at the center of it, Decenter Men gives you the tools to make sure it doesn't again: https://stan.store/charliestoolbox New essays drop every Monday on Substack, free for all subscribers. Paid members get the full toolkit, extended frameworks, and community.

This episode is all about nonviolent homeschool communication — specifically, the patterns that make it harder than it needs to be. Nonviolent homeschool communication starts here — with understanding these old patterns. And there is one book that has shaped how I think about this more than any other. I’ve read a lot of books on relationships, parenting, connection, and attachment over the years — more than I can count. But Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication is the one I keep coming back to. For me, it is the bible of relationships and communication. And it has changed how I show up in my homeschool in ways I didn’t expect. Here’s what it taught me. https://youtu.be/J7kN_HHX52c?si=jZyaiXFDGyilrnsw But first, how does Marshall Rosenberg define nonviolent communication? NVC (aka Nonviolent Communication) is a language of life that helps us transform old patterns of defensiveness and aggressiveness into compassion and empathy and to improve the quality of all of our relationships. (Definition provided by the Center for Non-Violent Communication). We all have old patterns that need to be transformed. And we definitely notice we have reactive, defensive, and aggressive patterns when we attempt to create relationships. Certainly, we notice this when we saturate ourselves in the homeschool parenting role. The 4 NVC Components That Transform Nonviolent Homeschool Communication Observation: Observation without evaluation consists of noticing concrete things and actions around us. We learn to distinguish between judgment and what we sense in the present moment and to simply observe what is there. Feeling: When we notice things around us, we inevitably experience varying emotions and physical sensations in each particular moment. Here, distinguishing feelings from thoughts is an essential step in the NVC process. Needs: All individuals have needs and values that sustain and enrich their lives. When those needs are met, we experience comfortable feelings, like happiness or peacefulness, and when they are not, we experience uncomfortable feelings, like frustration. Understanding that we, as well as those around us, have these needs is perhaps the most important step in learning to practice NVC and live empathically. Request: To make clear and present requests is crucial to NVC's transformative mission. When we learn to request concrete actions that can be carried out in the present moment, we begin to find ways to cooperatively and creatively ensure that everyone's needs are met. (Definitions provided by the Center for Non-Violent Communication). Here’s how each component transforms homeschool communication in real life. Lesson One — The Homeschool Communication Shift That Changes Everything “What I want in my life is compassion, a flow between myself and others based on a mutual giving from the heart.” ― Marshall B. Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life This is what we all want: we want a flow within ourselves and between us. But we’re not all trained to enable that flow. We have walls built up to defend ourselves; sometimes we even have spikes and landmines built up to defend ourselves. Either way, those defenses don’t build relationships. Vulnerability and authenticity allow relationships to expand and grow. Nonviolent homeschool communication requires this foundation first — self-compassion. And that is an easy thing to say and a less easy thing to do. Big Emotions Journal for the Homeschool Mom Are you a homeschool mom navigating the ups and downs of daily life with your kids? Introducing the Homeschool Mama's Toolbox—a powerful resource to help you manage big emotions like anger, guilt, or overwhelm with clarity and intention. $9.99 Original price was: $9.99.$6.99Current price is: $6.99. Shop now Lesson Two — Homeschool Communication and Grace “All violence is the result of people tricking themselves into believing that their pain derives from other people and that consequently, those people deserve to be punished.” ― Marshall B. Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life We do what we do because that is what we know to do in the scenario at the time. And in the words of Maya Angelou, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.“ If we have a growth mindset about life and relationships, how we show up will shift over time. Growth changes everything. Over time, we show up differently in the same scenarios — five, ten, or twenty years later — if we choose that path. Looking back in regret and shame is one option. Forgiving ourselves and growing is another. And when we grow humble and self-aware enough, we realize that others aren’t trying to intentionally cause us pain or friction either. Punishment didn’t teach us when we simply didn’t know better. It won’t serve the people engaging us wrongly now either. So we choose grace — the same grace we’d want extended to our own growing selves. This shift in perspective is at the heart of nonviolent homeschool communication. Lesson Three — What Anger Is Really Telling You “At the core of all anger is a need that is not being fulfilled.” ― Marshall B. Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life Anger is that mighty sharp tip of an iceberg that protects our fragile hearts. It’s a useful tool to self-protect. But it also protects or keeps us from connecting with others if we self-protect too hard. Under the mighty iceberg of anger’s sharp tip is a whole lotta other big emotions. You name the emotion, it’s there. And those emotions are always fueled by our unmet needs. Nonviolent homeschool communication asks us to address those needs directly rather than react to the emotion on the surface. So we need to address our own needs and respectfully request that others meet our needs, so that we don’t spend our lives reactively, angrily demanding others meet our needs, and/or never connecting with ourselves or others. Lesson Four — The Danger of Not Knowing Yourself “We are dangerous when we are not conscious of our responsibility for how we behave, think, and feel.” ― Marshall B. Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life You know when you’re not a parent and you have heaped judgments on your own parents parenting approaches BUT THEN you have kids??? And all you can think to yourself is DANG, this parenting thing is only easy when I’m not doing it. (& also, I can see now that my parents were doing the best they could do with what they knew to do in their parenting years, no matter how unhealthy things were). Because parenting is SO CHALLENGING at times. Every parenting book I’ve read had something to say. And I’ve appreciated most of them for something. But this core point, that we need to grow in self-awareness and self-compassion has had the most impact on my parenting approach. I’ve made the gamut of parenting mistakes. I really have. Which means I have regret. (& lest you try to console me for my perfectly imperfect parenting, I will go to my grave regretting them, but I also don’t fuel them with self-contempt). Self-shaming won’t change how I engage my kids now. Mistakes were made — I’m human. Healthy examples weren’t always available to me, and no matter how many parenting books or hours in a therapist’s office, I was bound to struggle with this one relationship: the relationship with myself. My defenses and my reactiveness towards things that hurt me or offended me or confused me were my instinctive armour and battle gear that I brought into my family life, as a wife, and as a mother. I wish this weren’t true. But it is. I had (& still have) armour and battle gear. Do I like that? Hell no. Will it serve me to pretend that these patterns weren’t mine at the beginning of my family journey? Again, hell no. I’ve learned that including practices in self-awareness has helped me see me a little more clearly (a little more, because there will always be room for more self-awareness, I’ll never see myself clearly). Or in the words of Carl Rogers, “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Self-awareness is the foundation of nonviolent homeschool communication — and this is where it starts. Lesson Five — You Are Not Vanilla “My theory is that we get depressed because we're not getting what we want, and we're not getting what we want because we have never been taught to get what we want. Instead, we've been taught to be good little boys and girls and good mothers and fathers. If we're going to be one of those good things, better get used to being depressed. Depression is the reward we get for being “good.” But, if you want to feel better, I'd like you to clarify what you would like people to do to make life more wonderful for you.” ― Marshall B. Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life If we don’t acknowledge who we are, that we are separate people, and that we have separate needs, we force ourselves to go underground. Our identity becomes like vanilla ice cream. Vanilla is a flavour of ice cream, sure (aka it’s a personality of ice cream types, though it is a basic personality). But it doesn’t have a specific personality, a particular flavour, or a particular texture. It has an entry-level nothingness. (Clearly vanilla is not my favourite. Bring on the peppermint chocolate chip). But we each aren’t vanilla personalities: we have our own flair, our own flavour, and our own textures. We are unique and are meant to be here for a special purpose. When we put our efforts toward being good or right, enabling ourselves to go undercover, we aren’t really us. And so does our nonviolent homeschool communication. And when we put our efforts toward fully accepting all of our parts, and each of our needs, and acknowledging our real selves, we flourish. The Homeschool Communication Tool I Use Every Day The very most important thing I gain from Marshall Rosenberg’s book, Nonviolent Communication, is this fill-in-the-blank statement. It is a useful tool: a fill-in-the-blank conversation “instruction manual” to address my needs and request someone to engage my needs (which, not coincidentally when you practice doing this for you, makes it awfully easy to engage for others too). When I see that______________ I feel ______________ because my need for ________________ is/is not met. Would you be willing to __________________? This single sentence changed my nonviolent homeschool communication more than any other tool I’ve found. So my goal in my relationships with my kids and my relationship with my partner is to make observations, clarify and express my feelings, declare my underlying needs, and ask for my needs to be met. That simple. And not easy at all. If you want to go deeper in nonviolent homeschool communication Here are three ways I can support you: Reading That Restores You — Book Club Newsletter Every Wednesday morning, a warm, thoughtful reflection lands in your inbox drawn from the books we’re exploring together — including Nonviolent Communication. Journaling prompts. Practical takeaways for your homeschool communication and your life. You don’t have to read the book. You just have to show up for yourself on a Wednesday morning. Sign up free here. Get My Weekly Book Reflection The Confident Homeschool Mom Collective If you want to work through homeschool communication challenges live — with a community of women who genuinely get this life — come join us in the Collective. This month, we’re exploring Nonviolent Communication together. Roundtable conversations, book club discussion, writer’s room, and actionable strategy sessions. Every Friday. Your first Friday is completely free. Join the Collective here. Book a Free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session If homeschool communication with a specific child or your partner feels particularly stuck right now — I’d love to think through it with you. Book a free no-obligation Aligned Homeschool Reset Session and let’s look at what’s really happening and what might need to shift. Book your free session here. 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April 21, 2026 Overcome Imposter Syndrome: How to Build Confidence as a Homeschool Mom April 14, 2026 How to Get Started Homeschooling in 2026 April 11, 2026 9 Mistakes That Make Your 1st Homeschool Year Stressful (& How to Avoid Them) April 9, 2026 How to Make Confident Homeschool Decisions (Without Seeking Permission) April 7, 2026 How to Homeschool When Everyone Has ADHD (And You’re Exhausted) March 31, 2026 Exhausted Homeschool Mom? 8 Things That Will Give You Hope March 24, 2026 Stop Second-Guessing as a Homeschool Mom (& Use Your Magic) March 17, 2026 “You’re Not Falling Apart. You’re in the Winter Homeschool Slump.” March 10, 2026 The Lies Homeschool Moms Believe That Makes Everything Harder March 2, 2026 You’re Not Failing. You’re Caught In An Inner Critic Loop. 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You're meant to turn it upside down?Things are pretty cruisy at the moment at HQ which is different for a change! We discuss the release of the Hardman doco, how fires can embedd their stench into your clothes and the origin of Wedges with Sweet Chilli sauce. Movies, Shows & Games is a big highlight for this episode, covering the new Sky King documentary and the no gambling plan for GTA 6 in Australia. We bring it home with our usual segments, with Poo's Reviews featuring a little throwback to the OG days of the segment. Enjoy your week trendsetters.The Warden Bucking Bull Of The Year shirts are back and only available at alphablokes.com.auGot a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Hardman Embedded5:00 - Wedges12:00 - Weekends20:00 - Buying A New Mattress29:00 - The Stable40:00 - Dick Wiping47:00 - Pub Of The Week52:59 - Dump Finds1:06:30 - Cooking/Eating1:19:00 - Alpha News2:00:00 - Queefta Of The Week2:04:00 - Poo's Reviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a great actor with years of professional training, but still aren't booking co-star, guest star, or commercial roles in TV and film? In this episode of the Actors! You Are Enough!! Podcast, Celebrity Master Acting Coach Amy Lyndon and Talent Agent Ofelia Habelt reveal why many highly trained actors struggle to book on-camera roles despite years of experience.Learn why theatrical performances can hurt TV and commercial auditions, why the product is always the star in commercials, how to adjust your acting for co-star, guest star, and feature film roles.

Absolute domination in Glasgow.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Get their Japanese Lager available here: https://4pinesbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value & protection. Get amongst it on the neds app. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.Good Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://gooddayaus.com.au/Join The Good Day Goers Facebook Group here.NRLTigers vs EelsCowboys vs RoostersMichael ClarkeBaddie PatrolRefereeingCommonwealth GamesManlyNRL Banned SneakersCraig BellemyRugbyZyzzDribbles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:00:46 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Final Days — Articles and Appearances 00:03:50 Kickstarter Spotlight: Plate Mail Games Audio Tracks for your RPG 00:05:19 D&D & RPG News: Big Gencon News 00:06:24 D&D & RPG News: World of Warcraft and D&D 00:11:23 D&D & RPG News: Dark Sun 00:16:01 D&D & RPG News: Greyhawk Crown of the Witch Queen 00:19:54 D&D & RPG News: Star Wars D&D 00:22:44 Commentary: Universes Beyond is a Burned Brand 00:27:41 D&D & RPG News: Partnerships for FR, Ravenloft, and Eberron 00:30:54 Commentary: D&D Icons is Weird 00:35:07 Commentary: Death Saves is Weird Too 00:35:42 D&D & RPG News: Search, New App, and other D&D Beyond Stuff 00:41:27 D&D & RPG News: Free League Unbound, New One Ring, Dungeon World 2, Keith Baker, New Vampire Masquarade 00:43:53 Commentary: The Other Stuff in Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster 00:51:34 Patreon Question: Handling Missing Players 00:54:49 Patreon Question: Should Exploration and Roleplaying Have Stronger Procedures? 00:59:55 Patreon Question: Do the 8 Steps Work with All RPGs? Links Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Kickstarter! Visit Sly Flourish Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Subscribe to the Sly Flourish RSS Feed Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast (Ad Free!) The Lazy GM's Toolbox in Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster The Rest of the Stuff in Rise Geeknative Interview with Mike Shea by Egg Embry Mike on One Hit Point Podcast (YouTube) Mike on One Hit Point Podcast (Spotify) Mike on Gnome Stew's Gnomecast Mystic Arts on Eight Steps and Rise Shadowmain — Tales From the Tavern Q&A With Mike Shea Plate Mail games RPG audio files Kickstarter D&D Announcements World of Warcraft Dark Sun Greyhawk Adventure Star Wars Universes Beyond Ghostfire does Ravenloft; Kobold Press does Forgotten Realms; Visionary Productions does Eberron D&D Icons Death Saves D&D Beyond LFG Great interviews by Crit Hit the Giant Free League Unbound New One Ring backerkit campaign coming Dungeon World 2 Beta New Daggerheart setting by Keith Baker New Vampire the Masquerade

Irish comedian travelling the country on his pushy Ian Dowling popped in for a yarn during the Gladstone leg of his tour.Ian tells us his story and how growing up in Ireland watching Home And Away inspired him to come over to Australia and why he hasn't left for 20 years! We discuss why he begun standup, how he got fired from his job and how that inspired the On Ya Bike Kant tour, a standup comedy through Australia that he's completing on his push bike! We also discuss how he plans for long stints on the bike and many more war stories that this legend had to offer. Enjoy trendsetters!Follow Ian's Journey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/iandowlingcomedy/?hl=enGot a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Love for Home And Away7:00 - Getting Fired & Starting Standup20:00 - On Ya Bike Idea27:00 - Integrating Riding Around Australia in Standup30:00 - Regional Comedy Contests43:00 - Plans For Rest Of Tour56:00 - Logistical Battles1:08:00 - Entertainment Factor Of Shows1:12:00 - Food & Water Carries1:20:00 - Guest Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

◇ Carl C in New Jersey has a problem with players and game premise, Mike is a Forever DM who isn't currently the DM, and From the archive 2023: Moe P is proud to be a “toolbox GM” but wonders if there is a better way? | Hosts: Kimi & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:16◇ Announcements – Game Daze will be happening August 08! Sign up to run or play games for this free, fun, safe online game event at happyjacks.org/discord ◇ We will be at LFG Con! August 13–16, 2026 in Burbank California! lfg-con.com ◇ 04:00◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Jesse Burneko (he/him) from Bloodthorn Press jburneko.itch.io/ 06:22◇ Mailbag 1 – Carl C in New Jersey has a problem with players and game premise 34:06◇ Mailbag 2 – Mike is a Forever DM who isn't currently the DM 41:09◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2023: Moe P is proud to be a “toolbox GM” but wonders if there is a better way? 52:26◇ Episode Closing 56:20◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

This week we're joined by Cronulla Sharks and NSW Hooker Blayke Brailey, recorded at the Fatboy Bikes HQ in Cronulla. Get your hands on Australia's Favourite Electric Bike here.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Get their Japanese Lager available here: https://4pinesbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value & protection. Get amongst it on the neds app. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.Good Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://gooddayaus.com.au/Join The Good Day Goers Facebook Group here.Sharks Pumping ManlySharks Current SeasonMedia Criticism100% Dribble Comment2026 OriginJayden BraileyMilestone GamesPay StructureFatboy Bikes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Tom & Eddy for the Cowboys vs Roosters live stream.Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value & protection. Get amongst it on the neds app. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Get their Japanese Lager available here: https://4pinesbeer.com.au/Good Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Join The Good Day Goers Facebook Group here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trendsetters have answered the call and ring in with some absolute ripper citizens arrest yarns that get us up and about! This one is a classic. Enjoy the rest of your week legends. Got a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day has just dropped, our best movie yet: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Intro3:00 - Knuckles Proper True Yarn6:00 - Carry Ons1:08:00 - Winning Yarn/Caller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday pod dropping early with our real-time reaction to the latest Adam Doueihi updates.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Get their Japanese Lager available here: https://4pinesbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value & protection. Get amongst it on the neds app. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.Good Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://gooddayaus.com.au/Join The Good Day Goers Facebook Group here.Stan Sport is the only place to watch every Wallabies match Live and On Demand here: https://www.stan.com.au/sportLive Press Conference ReactionsPress Conference BreakdownCommonwealth GamesAdam Ramsay-Peaty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore how drone technology is advancing agricultural health research beyond its traditional uses. Mason McCulley shares his master's research on developing a drone-mounted air monitoring system designed to measure air quality around livestock facilities. The conversation covers the challenges of building and testing the technology, the role of UAVs in collecting three-dimensional air quality data, and the potential for these innovative tools to improve our understanding of agricultural exposures and support healthier farming communities. Episode ResourcesIowa Farmers See Promise in Drones, but Express High Levels of Uncertainty About Impacts, Iowa State Extension and Outreach Starting with Drone Technology on Your Farm, Integrated Crop Management, Iowa State University Extension and OutreachHow Farmers and Livestock Producers are Using Drones, Another Tool in the Toolbox, Harvest Media [Podcast]Agriculture and Air Quality, EPAGPCAH Current Research Project: Design and Evaluation of a Control Technology for Dust and Bioaerosol in Swine Buildings

What does it look like to choose being liked over being right, and what does that choice actually cost you? This episode pulls apart a truth most people never get to examine on purpose: the difference between the kind of right that gets you fired and the kind of right that gets you into a fight nobody needed to have. Using real examples that are playing out in culture right now, this conversation unpacks why competence alone was never going to be enough, why some people accept the alienation as the price of staying correct, and why the road that looks easier is actually a set of learnable behaviors rather than a personality trait you either have or don't. If you've ever walked away from a room confused about how you ended up the villain when you were technically right, this one is for you. New episodes drop every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Get in touch with yourself through our products at Charlie's Toolbox (@charliestoolbox) on Stan, linked here: https://stan.store/charliestoolbox, Or become a paid member of our community on Substack at https://substack.com/@charliestoolbox for the extended breakdown and further reading.

Bit on in Yeppoon over the weekend.We recap the bucks and how a piece of Quinn's soul is probably still over at Keppel. Tommy gives his thoughts on the Raging Bull doco before we cover one of the best cases of a citizen arrest in the news as well as the no limit card before bringing it home with the most intense version of QOTW yet and tinder reviews are back! Big lift for this one but like always we made it. Enjoy trendsetters.Got a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day is about to drop: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Quinn's Bucks25:00 - Rest Of Weekend Catchup + Pigging52:00 - Pub Of The Week1:00:00 - Cooking/Eating1:03:10 - Alpha News1:43:00 - Queefta Of The Week1:50:35 - Poo's Reviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Adam Doueihi Saga, Manly's Season Hanging In The Balance & Are The Tigers Cursed?4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Get their Japanese Lager available here: https://4pinesbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value & protection. Get amongst it on the neds app. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.Good Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://gooddayaus.com.au/Join The Good Day Goers Facebook Group here.Stan Sport is the only place to watch every Wallabies match Live and On Demand here: https://www.stan.com.au/sportTom's Got DOMS & Tim TszyuThe Boys Are PaddingPNG Signing Spree ContinuesThe Adam Doueihi SagaAre The Tigers Cursed?Kody's Journal EntryThe Manly GameThe Rest Of The RoundHello Sport PSRThe Les Kiss Era BeginsSuper Coach Brought To You By Good Day MultiDribbles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailWhat if becoming a calmer parent also made you a stronger leader and business owner?As mom entrepreneurs, we often separate our personal and professional lives—but the truth is, how we show up at home impacts how we lead in our businesses. In this episode I sit down with Angie Weber, founder of The Parent Toolbox, creator of the C.A.L.M. Approach to Parenting©, Director of the Divorce Support Collective, and host of the Mom Essentials Podcast, to explore how emotional regulation transforms not only our parenting, but our leadership, communication, and confidence as entrepreneurs.If you've ever found yourself snapping at your kids after a stressful workday, feeling guilty about losing your patience, or wondering why you're constantly overwhelmed, this conversation is for you.Angie shares practical, compassionate strategies to help moms move from reactive parenting to calm, connected leadership—at home and in business.In this episode, you'll learn: Why emotional regulation is one of the most important leadership skills for moms  The difference between reactive and proactive parenting  How your nervous system impacts your parenting, business, and relationships  The connection between calm parenting and confident business leadership  Practical ways to regulate your emotions before reacting  How to break generational parenting patterns with grace instead of guilt  The C.A.L.M. Approach to Parenting© and how it creates stronger family communication  Why curiosity is more powerful than criticism  How family meetings can reduce overwhelm and create smoother weeks  Simple practices to create a calmer start to the new school year Whether you're raising toddlers, teens, or somewhere in between, this episode will leave you with practical tools to build more peace in your home while becoming a more grounded CEO in your business.Connect with Angie Weber

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:27 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Kickstarter Continues 00:03:15 Sly Flourish News: Adventure Types and the Lazy GM Toolkit 00:05:00 Sly Flourish News: Signed SF Books at Inkwell Ideas at Gencon Booth 150 and Rock and Roar samples 00:06:36 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy GM Interview and Mentions 00:08:24 D&D & RPG News: Ship of the Dead with Bob, Grace, and Ginny Di 00:10:09 D&D & RPG News: Free Core20 Adventure and Playtest Rules 00:11:16 Kickstarter Spotlight: Doom—Dust of the Disintegrator 00:14:04 Commentary: Gencon next week and D&D World of Warcraft 00:20:48 D&D & RPG News: Archives of Nethys Deal with Paizo 00:25:25 Commentary: Lazy GM Toolkit in Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster 00:31:55 DM Tip: The Variables in Combat Complexity 00:50:37 Patreon Question: D&D Monster Manual Versus A5E Monsterous Menagerie 00:54:31 Patreon Question: Handling Big Battles Off Screen 00:56:59 Patreon Question: Why PDFs when they Suck? Links Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Kickstarter! Visit Sly Flourish Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Subscribe to the Sly Flourish RSS Feed Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast (Ad Free!) Adventure Types in Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster The Lazy GM's Toolbox in Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Rock and Roar in print with free samples TTRPG Insider Interview JP Coovert video Ship of the Dead with Bob, Grace, and Ginny Tormented Temple by Scott Fitzgerald Gray World of Warcraft for D&D Doom-Dust of the Disintegrator: Deluxe Edition Paizo and Archives of Nethys figure things out

This week we're joined by Denan Kemp of Bloke In A Bar fame for a Dirty Merger Podcast.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Get their Japanese Lager available here: https://4pinesbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value & protection. Get amongst it on the neds app. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.Good Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://gooddayaus.com.au/Join The Good Day Goers Facebook Group here.Stan Sport is the only place to watch every Wallabies match Live and On Demand here: https://www.stan.com.au/sportPNG Tax SagaLauntel InternetNew StudioOriginManly's SeasonBroncos' SeasonAngkor WatDe-AgingWorld Cup FinalJamie VardyBen Stokes RetiringEnglish FootballOrigin RecordsYamal's New GirlfriendThe OdysseyWho Wins The NRL Comp?Guru On Disney+ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are up and about with excitement as it's the eve of Moochley's Bucks so the yarns that follow are only of the highest quality dribble and yarn. We touch on the worlds most important topics this week, including the logistics of bike riding with uber eats, stashing slabs outside the pub for the trek to kick ons and analysing the highest pube to toilet ratio in public places. Enjoy trendsetters!Got a yarn for Talkback? Email it to carryon@alphablokes.com.auWant Poo to review your Tinder profile? Email the big fella with your intel to possibly get on to Poo's Reviews: poobandit@alphablokes.com.auEver wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual, uncut and ad-free versions on our Patreon. Only $5 a week plus access to all of our exclusive vlogs. Our full 75+ minute movie of the road trip to Territory Day is about to drop: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBetter Beer: Jog in a can, win in a tin, the athletes choice. Try their new Halfy's at any bottle-o near you: https://www.betterbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value and protection. Get amongst it on the Neds too. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More. SP Tools: Schmicker tools for an even schmicker price, use code "ALPHA" at checkout for 10% off and check out their brand new catalogue: sptools.comPortwest: Tough workwear for tough jobs. Check out their vast variety of PPE for the jobsite here: https://www.portwest.com/market/Papa Macros: ready made unreal meals if you're too flat out to meal prep Sunday arvo. Use the code "ALPHA" for $30 off your first order or "ALPHA10" for any reoccuring order for 10% off at papamacros.com.au OR simply use the links below:$30 off your first order: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=ALPHA&sc-page=shop10% off: https://www.papamacros.com.au/?coupon-code=Alpha10&sc-page=shop0:00 - Intro2:00 - Knuckles Proper True Yarn10:00 - Carry Ons1:23:00 - Winning Yarn/Call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hit us up for any shill-related work you need.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Get their Japanese Lager available here: https://4pinesbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value & protection. Get amongst it on the neds app. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.Good Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://gooddayaus.com.au/Join The Good Day Goers Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/727920206990790/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=43C9JS3EfvaJ2YR&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F1AbQWxnH92%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#Stan Sport is the only place to watch every Wallabies match Live and On Demand here: https://www.stan.com.au/sportDMPThe OdysseyPs n Ds 2.0Nick Dametto Horse RidingDanny v BraithPipe Dreams MeritocracyDean Young Signs As Dragons CoachShills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do talented actors still struggle to book roles? In Season 2 Episode 2 of Actors, You Are Enough, Master Acting Coach Amy Lyndon and Talent Agent Ofelia Habelt explore why talented actors don't book roles and what consistently helps working actors stand out in auditions. Talent alone doesn't build a successful acting career. Confidence, preparation, technique, and understanding how the industry works are what separate actors who consistently book from those who don't.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why confidence comes from knowing exactly what you're doing, not just natural talent.• What Amy calls "stabilization" and how it creates stronger, more confident performances.• The difference between TV and film auditions, and why understanding your role in the story matters.• How proper preparation, including researching the show, writer, and director can improve your auditions.• Why trying to please casting directors often works against you.• How ego, inconsistency, and poor preparation stop talented actors from booking.• Why networking, continuous learning, and commitment are essential for building a long-term acting career.• The inspiring story of an actor who drove four hours multiple times a week to improve his craft and why that level of commitment helped him stand out.Throughout the conversation, Amy and Ofelia share practical advice from both the coaching and talent agency perspectives. From self-tape preparation and script analysis to mindset, confidence, and professional habits, this episode is filled with actionable insights that actors can immediately apply to their careers.

Can't believe what's come across our desk.4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Get their Japanese Lager available here: https://4pinesbeer.com.au/Neds: Smash out a same game multi in seconds and track it live as the action plays out. Use the Punter's Toolbox for extra value & protection. Get amongst it on the neds app. T&Cs apply see website for details https://www.neds.com.au/. You Win Some You Lose More.Good Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://gooddayaus.com.au/Join The Good Day Goers Facebook Group here.Stan Sport is the only place to watch every match of The Nations Championship Live and On Demand here: https://www.stan.com.au/sport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

◇ Carl C in New Jersey has a problem with players and game premise, Mike is a Forever DM who isn't currently the DM, & From the archive 2023: Moe P is proud to be a “toolbox GM” but wonders if there is a better way? | Hosts: Kimi & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:16◇ Announcements – Game Daze will be happening in August! Sign up to run or play games for this free, fun, safe online game event at happyjacks.org/discord 04:00◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Jesse Burneko (he/him) from Bloodthorn Press jburneko.itch.io/ 06:22◇ Mailbag 1 – Carl C in New Jersey has a problem with players and game premise 34:06◇ Mailbag 2 – Mike is a Forever DM who isn't currently the DM 41:09◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2023: Moe P is proud to be a “toolbox GM” but wonders if there is a better way? 52:26◇ Episode Closing 56:20◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

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Why did a blacksmith hide six cocoa pods under his tools to smuggle them past Spanish customs — and how did those six pods become the foundation of an industry that today supplies sixty percent of the world's chocolate? Who was Tetteh Quarshie, the man who spent six years watching cocoa grow on a plantation island before bringing the knowledge home to Ghana, and why has the credit for what he did been contested ever since? And what does it mean that the average cocoa farmer in Ghana earns a dollar a day for producing the raw material of a chocolate bar that sells for the same price?Join John and Patrick as they tell the story of Ghana and cocoa — the toolbox, the Cocoa Hold-Up of 1937, and the smallholder revolution that made a country from six pods...----------In Sponsorship with J&K Fresh.The customs broker who is your fruit and veggies' personal bodyguard. Learn more here!-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review-----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com