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What if your website is quietly turning people away without you ever knowing it? In this episode of Unstoppable Mindset, Michael Hingson talks with Lori Osbourne, a branding strategist and web accessibility advocate whose personal health journey reshaped how she helps businesses show up online. Lori shares how unclear messaging, weak branding, and inaccessible websites block trust, visibility, and growth. Together, they unpack why accessibility is not just about compliance, but about inclusion, credibility, and better SEO, and how simple changes like clearer messaging, alt text, contrast, and video captions can transform both user experience and business results. Highlights: 00:01 – Understand why disability is often left out of diversity conversations and why that needs to change 13:56 – Learn how a life-altering health crisis forced a complete reset in career and priorities 27:10 – Discover why a website alone is not enough to establish authority or visibility 34:19 – Learn why unclear messaging is the biggest reason websites fail to convert 44:43 – Understand what website accessibility really means and who it impacts 59:42 – Learn the first step to take if your online presence feels overwhelming About the Guest: Lori Osborne, affectionately known as The Authority Amplifier, is a Brand Strategist, Website Consultant, and the founder of BizBolster Web Solutions. With over 25 years in technology and nearly a decade of experience helping coaches, consultants, authors, and speakers build a profitable online presence, Lori is the powerhouse behind The Authority Platform™, a complete done-for-you system designed to transform overwhelm into opportunity. Her signature branding process, The Authority Blueprint™, helps clients clarify their message, define their visual and verbal identity, and identify what truly sets them apart in their field. She then brings that strategy to life with an authority-building website - strategically crafted on the Duda platform to reflect credibility, connect authentically, and convert consistently - without the headaches of WordPress maintenance or tech confusion. Unlike agencies that offer cookie-cutter sites or developers who disappear after launch, Lori builds long-term relationships by delivering personalized, high-touch service. Through The Authority Platform™, she combines brand clarity, trust-building web design, lead generation funnels, SEO, accessibility, and sales systems into one cohesive, visibility-driving engine. Lori is known for her warmth, resilience, and insightfulness, and for making her clients feel fully seen and heard. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels with digital tools that don't deliver, and finally create a platform that amplifies your voice, authority, and impact, Lori is your strategic partner. Ways to connect with Lori**:** https://www.bizbolster.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/loriaosborne/ https://www.facebook.com/bizbolster https://www.instagram.com/bizbolsterlori Link to Freebie: https://www.bizbolster.com/vip-visibility-audit About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! 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The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. Michael Hingson  01:17 Well, hello everyone. Welcome to unstoppable mindset where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. I am your host, Michael Hingson, or you can call me Mike, it's fine, and I gave the full title of the podcast for a very specific reason. Where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet, typically, diversity people never want to include disabilities in what they discuss or what they do. And if you ask the typical diversity people, what's diversity? They'll talk about race, gender, sexual orientation, and they don't deal with disabilities. But the reality is, and they say that disability isn't a real mindset. Well, Balderdash, it is. Just asked the 25% of America's population, according to the CDC, that has a disability, and they'll tell you that disability is a minority. But the reason I bring it all up is today, we get to talk with Lori Osborne, and she is a person who's been very deeply involved in website development, in branding and coaching, and she is very concerned about and likes to try to help deal with the issue of accessibility on websites. So we're going to have a fun time talking about all of that, much less the platform she uses, as opposed to WordPress, and I'm really curious to hear more about that, because I've my website is a WordPress website, but, but, you know, I think there are so many different ways to deal with things today. We'll, we'll have a fun time. But Lori, welcome to unstoppable mindset. We're glad you're here. Thank you Lori Osbourne  02:56 so much for having me. Mike, I love being here. Cannot wait to talk. Michael Hingson  03:01 Well, let's do it. Why don't we start by you telling us kind about the early Laurie growing up and all that stuff, and kind of how you got started. Okay, start at the beginning. Lori Osbourne  03:14 At the beginning. All right. I was born in San Diego. More your neck of the woods. San Diego Naval Hospital, but only got to live in California for two years, which I've always been disappointed about. My my family had my grandfather built a home in La Jolla. So you know, I was I've always been jealous of how my mom got to grow up, but I only got to spend two years there and then I got moved to Norman, Oklahoma, home of the Sooners, never watched football, never went to one football game my entire life. Michael Hingson  03:51 I've never been to a professional or college football game. My wife had, but I never got to go to a football game. I think it'd be kind of fun to do once, as long as I could still pick it up on the radio and know what's going on. Lori Osbourne  04:03 There you go. Yeah, I had zero interest in football until I met my current husband in 2011 and he doesn't miss a professional football game, an NFL game. So I have, I have come to embrace it and enjoy the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs. So there you go. Michael Hingson  04:24 So you're in Florida and you don't root for a Florida team, huh? Lori Osbourne  04:29 I don't, we won't hold it again, you know. Well, you know, I'm one of those. So I moved from Oklahoma to Colorado to Denver area. So I was a Broncos fan when I lived in Colorado, but that was the days of, oh my gosh. Now my mind is going to completely go blank. This is so embarrassing. The the Great, the greatest Broncos player who is now a general manager, John, oh my gosh. Can think of a it'll come to me. But anyway, he, you know, we. Were actually like, yes, thank you. Thank you very much. Elway. Yes, I was a guest. So we were actually, like, winning Super Bowls when I first moved there, so, you know, and then it went, kind of went. Then I became a Peyton Manning fan, and my husband's from Pennsylvania, and he's like, you can't just change your mind about who you support every time we move. And I'm like, but I can't, yeah, why not? So when we moved to Florida, I Michael Hingson  05:26 the Jaguars, jaguars, yeah, yeah, they Lori Osbourne  05:29 just haven't been a great team. And I I watched Mahoney, Mahoney play for Kansas City, and I just fell in love with how he plays and just his style and his leadership, and I just became a Kansas City fan, just because I love watching him. And last season was a little disappointing because he didn't throw as much, but, but, you know, he's, he's amazing, so that's that's my reasoning. Michael Hingson  06:03 So So you you didn't fall in love with Travis Kelsey and try to go steal him away from Taylor Swift before things got serious? Lori Osbourne  06:12 No, no, I was already in love with my current husband. Michael Hingson  06:15 So see, tell him that there are some things and some loves that do transcend location. Lori Osbourne  06:23 There you go. Yes, absolutely. Well, you know, he's so obsessed with football that we I actually included in our marriage vows that I would support him through his two fantasy football teams and a lifetime of football in my future, because I knew I was marrying football when I married him. Michael Hingson  06:46 One of the things that spoils me about sports out here, and it's not so much anymore, but it used to be the case is, I think that here in especially southern California, we had the best sports announcers in the business. We had Vin Scully doing baseball, and I think that it'll be a long, long time before anyone comes up to the caliber of Vince Scully. And there, there are things that they do now that that really messed that up. But Vinnie was a was was the best. We had Dick Enberg, who did football and and other people. And Chick Hearn did basketball. Chick hurr had talked so fast that I don't know how he was able to do it, but I learned how to listen fast because I grew up listening to Chick Hearn new basketball. I love it. So, so I got spoiled on sports, listening to those announcers. I keep up with football from a news standpoint, especially when it gets close to the Super Bowl, so I can decide who I'm going to if anybody for for in the Super Bowl when they have it. Yeah, I do kind of like the Rams, because I live out here and I've always kind of liked them, although I was mad at them when they moved to St Louis for a while, but, but still, they're the Rams. I mean, we'll see what they do this year. I think they've got a good coach, but I by no means am a football expert or anything like that. I keep up though. Lori Osbourne  08:08 Me neither. I, yeah, I kind of joke, you know, my husband will watch like, you know, eight games at once, the red zone or the whatever, and it's flipping around. And I just can't, so I just joke I'm a fourth quarter watcher. On Sunday nights, Monday nights, I'll watch the fourth quarter and because that's where you know if it's gonna happen, that's where it's gonna happen if it's gonna be worth watching. Michael Hingson  08:30 Yeah, well, I'll be interested to see what happens tomorrow, because the Chargers are playing the chiefs in Brazil. Lori Osbourne  08:41 Yes, and I don't, I don't even know if we're going to get to watch it, because, you know, the NFL spread out across all these different platforms now, and if you don't have the platform, you're out of luck. Michael Hingson  08:52 I think it's going to be on TV. It'll be watchable, but it starts at 530 Pacific Time, and I don't quite understand that. If they're doing it live, that would mean it's going to start at nine. Start at 930 in the evening in San Paulo. So I don't know how all that's going to work. We'll see. Lori Osbourne  09:07 Yeah, yeah, we shall see. Yeah, we're I don't know if we're watching tomorrow nights, but my husband's definitely watching tonight, for sure. Well, I Michael Hingson  09:15 don't think there are more games on tomorrow other than that one, so maybe he will. And maybe you actually get to focus and just see one game, Lori Osbourne  09:24 right, right? That's, that's, that's the nice part about the non Sunday games. Usually it's just, Michael Hingson  09:31 well, so you, so you grew up and you, you only lived in California for two years, and then where did you go? Lori Osbourne  09:40 I lived in Norman, that's right, until I was 29 I actually found my birth father when I was 23 and moved to Colorado to get to know him and his family. Michael Hingson  09:55 So you were a diamond. Lori Osbourne  10:00 Not really. I just, he was just never part of my life. Your mom married someone else, yeah, okay, yeah. I always had. My mom just didn't have my dad. And it's, you know, it's been an interesting experience, because, you know, being in my 20s when I met him, and my mom and I were opposite growing up, and I never understood my personality, because she was quiet and passive and wanted to work in the same job her entire life, and I was the opposite. I was vivacious and loud and aggressive and always wanted to be self employed. Then I met my dad and went, Oh, it explained it all, I'm just like him. It's crazy how the you know the genes work for sure, Michael Hingson  10:51 but you got to know him, and the relationship was a good one. Lori Osbourne  10:55 Yeah, yeah, right. We just, he's in Idaho now. We just got back a couple of weeks ago from visiting. I mean, it's been interesting, trying to enter a family, you know, in your 20s is is bizarre. I kind of, I kind of equate it to being an in law, like, I'm not quite all the way in, because I, you know, I didn't grow up with these people. They don't know me. But, yeah, it's been interesting. So where in Idaho, near Coeur d'Alene Sand Point near Michael Hingson  11:25 standpoint, I have a brother in law who lives in Ketchum, in Sun Valley, and who is an avid skier, and has been an avid skier basically his whole life. Now the real big question is, of course, where is your father when it comes to football, Lori Osbourne  11:46 my father does not sit still. Okay? That is, that is one way that we are different. He I joke that he'll probably outlive me. I mean, he lives on 14 acres. I think he just, they just sold 40 Acres. But he doesn't. He never sits still. He He's always going, going, going, working on, you know, he had, he had his business, which he sort of still does. But he works on fences or helps with the does something with the horses or the hay or the, you know, it's just it. He works his plan does not I don't think he the TV when we were there was on music the entire time. Yep. Michael Hingson  12:30 So hardly a person who tends to watch football. Well, that's okay. So you, you grew up in Norman? Did you go to college there or in the area? Lori Osbourne  12:43 I went for a year and then couldn't figure out how to keep paying for it. I honestly didn't even realize financial aid was a thing. So I started in the workforce and became a recruiter, technical recruiter, pretty early in my career. I did that for 12 years, and then started my own recruiting business and got my degree during that time. So I got a bachelor's degree in business administration, 4.0 average while working. Proud of that, but I was in my 30s, and then I got cancer right after that, had colon cancer at 36 which I blame an 18 year abusive, horrible marriage, I think really led to that, but it pushed me To get out of that horrible abuse of marriage. And then a few years later, I met my current husband, and I am the happiest I've ever been, Michael Hingson  13:51 but you also were able to, in one way or another, beat the cancer Lori Osbourne  13:58 I was, yes, it was actually stage one colon cancer. Only had surgery so that one, yeah, didn't even have to have chemo or radiation. And actually, what got me into my current business? I was a when I got divorced, I did this is kind of funny to me. I when I got divorced, I decided I no longer wanted to be straight commission, and because I had gotten a job after after the cancer, and now I'm self employed. And so why? I think I wouldn't want to be straight commission, but it's okay to be self employed, but it's a completely different mindset. You know yourself very much a different mindset. But I was in tech. I moved from recruiting into hands on technology. I did project management, software testing, I looked at websites and helped design websites from a business perspective, but I was never, never a coder, never, you know, did the visual design? Nine and in 2015 I we had just moved to the opposite side of Denver. We had just changed, I had just changed jobs, had a brand new home, and then found out I had a brain tumor. Michael Hingson  15:15 Oh, gosh, yeah, you're just an attention getting person. Lori Osbourne  15:19 That's all you. I know. That's it. I just walk around going, yep, that's it. So, yeah. So I, I ended up leaving the job because it was, it was very traumatic. I ended up having two surgeries. They couldn't remove the tumor. It's part of my carotid artery. It's a meningioma. It's benign, but it's part of my carotid artery, and it was causing my left eye to droop, so they went in to get it off the optical nerve and nicked the carotid and caused a brain bleed. And that brain bleed caused that drooping eye to become a half blind eye. So I ended up, for about a year and a half, I had double vision. I also had found out I had a stroke from it, I was having problems with words and forming, you know, the right words. And I had no tolerance for stress for a long time, so there was no way I was going back to project management in the IT world, right? This wasn't so I literally, I spent about a year recovering and just started messing around, going, Okay, well, what can I do with the talents that I have? And I started building a website on Squarespace, and it was called Health Net, like grandma. And it was just talking about my I lost my mother and my grandmother to cancer at 63 both at 63 and then I had gone through what I went through. And I just wanted to share the stories, you know, the what I've learned from a health perspective. And in doing that, went, wow. Why have I not been developing websites the last 20 years? This is what I should be doing. I love this, and I bet other business owners could really use some help doing this. And that's when my business was born. Michael Hingson  17:20 Wow. How did they discover the brain tumor? Lori Osbourne  17:26 It started with me falling asleep at my brand new job desk. Was I could not hold my eyes open. I actually thought it was an adrenal reaction to leaving a super high stress job to a very boring job, but it was not. They did all these tests. They put me on thyroid medication, which helped, and then my left eye started drooping, like literally within weeks together and and it was funny, because they they sent me to an eye doctor, and the eye doctor sent me to an eye surgeon, and they wanted to do surgery on it. And I'm like, don't you want to figure out why this is happening? Like, I don't want you to touch my eye until you know why my eye is drooping. And my doctor thought that was the craziest thing she'd ever heard. So she goes, Well, have we done an MRI yet? And I said, No, so they sent me for an MRI that day. And lo and behold, not only do you have a brain tumor, but you have had a stroke. Okay. Gosh, you know, she did not want to share that news, those news with me. She was very embarrassed. Probably, well, Michael Hingson  18:43 but you need to know, yeah, and clearly you already had demonstrated that you had an analytical mind, and it would be valuable for you to know, because it would help you in dealing with making decisions, or thinking about what decisions to make going forward, right? Yeah, so you did. So you went through the surgeries and all of that, and what, what happened to your your left eye, Lori Osbourne  19:10 it, it's still mostly blind. I have a sliver of vision that I can't control. So if I go to the eye doctor, they try to get me to look at the chart, and I can't focus it on the chart, and I get very frustrated. I blocked it for the first year. Now my eyes are so it's it's developed its own way of working, so I can't even block it anymore without causing worse headaches than I already have. Bad headaches kind of came out of all of this. So I really just live with it. I live with the headaches, and I ignore it as much as I possibly can and and hope it's improved slightly over. The last 10 years, they told me it would never improve. But, you know, our brains are amazing things, and it's it's trying, but it's still not. I just tell them make the left eye prescription the same as the right eye because it makes no difference. Yeah. Michael Hingson  20:17 Well, so with, with with all that you've you've dealt with, with, with this clearly, you figured out a way to go forward, and you've, now, I assume, used all that happened to you, and you've analyzed it in some way or another, that you have made some decisions about what you want to do with your life, which is namely the whole brand development and web development and dealing with accessibility, which is pretty cool. Lori Osbourne  20:51 Yeah, yeah, I am. Once I discovered that passion and the I honestly never realized I had the creative side of me. I knew I had the analytical I knew I had the project management and tech, but once I realized I actually have a very strong creative side, then websites were the way to go. And it's it's really I can be working on a website for four hours straight and feel no pain, and that that alone tells me I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing. I love it that much, and I feel like I'm that talented at it. Michael Hingson  21:30 I think you've made a very interesting observation, and one that I relate to very well, which is working commission is one thing, but working for yourself, which, in some senses, is the same, but it's totally different, and you have to have a different mindset to make it work. Lori Osbourne  21:48 Oh, absolutely, yes. I mean, I'm I'm not selling a product for someone else. I'm selling myself, and I am the product, and I have to live by my my values and my mission and my why, which is completely different than selling services for someone else, for straight commission. Michael Hingson  22:12 I have always told my the people who I hired as sales people to analyze and and think about what they do. And one of the things that I did with every person I ever hired was I would say, tell me what you're going to sell. And literally, all but one person said, Oh, we're going to sell the product. This is the product we're selling. This is what it does. But the best sales guy I ever hired, when I asked that question, Said, the only thing I have to sell is myself and my word, and I need you to back me up when I give my word about something, Michael Hingson  22:50 great answer. It was, it was the actual, it was the answer I was looking for. And I said, well, as long as we communicate, and I know what you're going to say, and that's all about trust, I'm going to back you up. And never had an issue. And in fact, he and I worked very well together, because we figured out how my talents in sales and management could augment and accentuate what he did, so that the two of us could work together. And I think that's that's so important, but you're right. The only thing any really good salesperson has to sell is themselves, and you have to be true to your own attitudes. Yes, yes, which is so Lori Osbourne  23:33 integrity is everything. I mean, if you especially as a small business owner, I mean, and I'm in a very small community, and I this. I only lived here since 2018 and it's kind of been shocking to me how how a small community works. But if you do it right, everybody knows your name. If you do it wrong, everybody knows your name. Yeah, it's you know when, every time I get a call because the chamber has referred me again. I just smile, and I'm like, Okay, I'm doing it right, you know? And it's, to me, it's all about integrity. If you, if you say you're going to do something, do it, and if you can't do it, say you can't do it, say you can't do right, or say I'm going to figure it out. Yeah, you know, I didn't. I charged very little my first few years, and I always my first few years, I told clients, I don't know what I'm doing yet, so I'm not charging you for the time that I'm learning. I'm going to charge you for the time that I'm actually accomplishing something. Michael Hingson  24:30 One of the things I always told every again, every salesperson I ever hired is for at least the first year. You're a student. No matter what you think you know and what you know about sales, when you're working with customers, you're a student, ask them questions, really learn from them, because they want you to be successful, even if you don't think they do. And the reality is that, in general, they do want you to be successful, and the more you encourage them to teach you, the better relationship you're going to develop. Lori Osbourne  24:59 Absolutely. And 100% yes. Michael Hingson  25:02 So how long ago did you end up having the brain tumor? Lori Osbourne  25:07 I was diagnosed in August of 2015 So wow, I'm, I'm at exactly 10 years. 10 years. Yeah, I didn't, oh my gosh. September 22 will be my my first surgery dates. There you go. Wow. Right at 10 years Michael Hingson  25:23 See, I'm glad we we help you remember, Lori Osbourne  25:27 I can't, I can't believe that was, like, not even on my mind. I mean, it was actually September 17. Was the first surgery, that's right, and it's the same day as my dog's birthday. And we were just talking about my dog's birthday yesterday, but I didn't even think about the tumor. So well, it's all good Michael Hingson  25:47 a week from next Wednesday. But you know, you you obviously are doing well, well, so how did your your business in the the way you do things and what you do? How did all that change after the surgery, or had you already started down the road of branding and being a branding coach and website development and accessibility? Lori Osbourne  26:10 No, all of this came as a result of all of it. So it literally just grew with me, as I, you know, transitioned into life again, and being able to function mentally and physically, I would just start, you know, working on a little bit of, you know, a couple of websites. The first website I built was from for a realtor that we worked with. We did three different deals with him in two years. He was this great Scottish guy, great personality, and his website was horrific. And I begged him to let me do it. It was a I think we ended up doing 39 pages total, and just read redid the whole thing. He loved it. A lot of it's still in place 10 years later. But I just, I just started building, and then we moved to the area we are now outside Jacksonville, and I found a local networking group and started meeting people and getting introduced to businesses and just slowly built and learned a little bit at a time, and learned a little bit more. And then it was not actually until last year I realized that I have branding skills and talent that I haven't been promoting. I was using the skills and I was building on brand websites, but I didn't say that, and I didn't recognize it as a separate talent from website development. I kind of thought everybody did that, until I realized that that's not true. So I've been doing it, and a lot of it is just, I the natural, just natural talent for color and almost like designing houses. Like I knew I was really good at designing houses, but I didn't recognize that that translated to websites. And so for last, like, year to 18 months, I've really kind of bought into the brand strategy piece of what I offer. Michael Hingson  28:19 Well, how did you develop this concept of authority platforms, and what is it? Lori Osbourne  28:27 So the authority platform is what I'm calling the full package. It kind of started when I got really frustrated with everybody telling me or everybody's an exaggeration, but so many people saying, Oh, you don't need a website. You just need landing pages. And I would try to educate people that landing pages are not enough, but I couldn't put it in the right words, and when I started really looking at it, going, well, landing pages are great, if you have the visibility to get people to the landing page, and if you've built a relationship in a different way, if it's through speaking or through a book or through other types of promotions, then yes, the landing page can help or maybe replace the website. But where that led me was a website alone is also not enough. We need full visibility. We need to be seen in a lot of different ways to establish our authority as experts. So with the authority platform, I'm looking at the brand and understanding the brand, the website, the lead magnet, the funnels, the search engine optimization, and then helping them also have a good CRM to manage all of this, hooking them up with with good speaking coaches or podcast. Opportunities and just looking at it from a full life cycle of being visible and showing that authority online. Michael Hingson  30:10 And how's that gone over? Lori Osbourne  30:14 It's, I'm still building it honestly, the website's absolutely I'm I'm really working on building the collaboration pieces for the rest of it to truly say, Yes, I have the authority platform, the branding packages that I'm offering and the branding pieces that I'm doing are making a significant difference in the quality of the websites I'm building, because I come out of it with a custom GPT that they can use, and I can use that really establishes that baseline for the brand and the bringing in their values, bringing in their communication style, and bringing in their ideal client and how to speak to that ideal client. So the GPT is built around all of that, which is perfect when we're building the content for the website. So I would say, you know, we're 75% of the way there to having my true authority platform. But I'm still building, you know, authority building websites every day. Michael Hingson  31:20 Well, I gather that you don't tend to like to use WordPress. You use Duda as a platform builder and so on. Tell me, I'm curious why and what, and I don't have any any disagreement or or really knowledge to talk intelligently about it. But tell me why you use Duda and what, what it brings. Lori Osbourne  31:44 So my my challenges with WordPress started with my first client in Florida. They there was a nonprofit. They had no idea what they were doing, and I'm like, I I'm techie. I can go in, I can figure it out, and I could not figure out WordPress, and I got very frustrated with it going, how in the world does anybody else do this? So I kind of stayed away from it for a little while, and I was building on Squarespace for a time, and then I discovered Duda. I consider Duda to be the best of Wix and Squarespace. It's very similar. But the things I don't like about Wix, I don't like about Squarespace, Duda has resolved. It's also very customer oriented and SEO oriented and accessibility oriented. So there's a lot of advantages to the platform. The reason I don't support WordPress is I've had too many, too many people come to me with broken websites. Too many WordPress people do not educate their clients that that you have to update the plugins, and they don't. They just leave them and don't offer to do that for them, and it's it's an unnecessary addition that I don't think most people need for their website. There's plenty of things that we can do and do to that we can do exactly like WordPress without the headaches of that extra tech and plugins breaking and security breaking because the plugins are breaking, and it's it just it's too unnecessary, in my opinion. I tried to support WordPress for about a year and a half, and I found that I was not helping my Duda clients because the WordPress was always so much high maintenance. And those were the websites that were going down, and those are the websites that were having issues where my due to clients, their websites were never down, they never had issues. Michael Hingson  33:51 But don't need, but don't you, from time to time need to provide any kind of updates to Duda doesn't. Aren't there as the as the whole website evolves, doesn't, don't you need to find ways to evolve what they are and what they do Lori Osbourne  34:05 on the front end, on the front end, absolutely I mean, but from the back end, from a platform perspective, Duda handles all of that. It's self contained. Got it? I don't have to worry about that. And they're also always adding new features, which is another thing I absolutely love about them there, and I have yet to find, let me rephrase that. I've probably found a couple of things that if I could not duplicate on Duda to match WordPress, it would require code, and I don't code, but I can still achieve the goal of what my clients are looking for. There's nothing that they've said I have to have this that I can't provide. And the offset of not having the worry around the tech is has always been worth it. Michael Hingson  34:55 So the creators of Duda in the background as. They make updates and changes, they go out to everybody who uses it to create their websites automatically. Is that? Is that what happens? Lori Osbourne  35:07 Okay, yeah, it's seamless. Yeah, you don't even, you have no idea that there's even updates being done. It's completely seamless. Michael Hingson  35:15 Yeah, okay, well, I understand that. That makes a lot of sense. What's the one mistake that you find that keeps business owners from really progressing and keeping their websites and them invisible? What's the biggest mistake you see? Lori Osbourne  35:36 Messaging unclear, messaging which, which really goes back to the brand. If you don't understand your brand, you don't understand your why, and you don't know how to express how you solve problems for your ideal client, let me, let me rephrase. If you don't even know your ideal client is and you're trying to speak to them, a lot of people think they sell to everyone, and when you try to sell to everyone, you sell to no one. And if you are trying to speak to the masses from your website, you're going to lose the people you really want to reach. So it comes down to that, that niching down factor and really understanding your ideal client, so that when they hit your website, they immediately know you understand my problem and you can fix it. And it really comes down to that versus I can fix, you know, I can build a website for anybody. Well, then that makes me no different than a website developer down the street. Then it comes down to a price comparison, and then we're just bidding against each other. So you've gotta, you've gotta what makes you special, and what and and your why is a big part of that. Your values are a big part of that. And speaking the right language and that messaging. Michael Hingson  37:03 Can you tell me a story of maybe one customer that you worked with where you can demonstrate exactly what you're talking about here and why it made a difference without mentioning customer names, but the story? Lori Osbourne  37:17 Oh, yeah, um, you know, it's been a while since I did that realtor, but that realtor is still just such a great example, because you the fact that he was from Scotland doesn't necessarily seem significant, but it really does, because, you Know that Scottish accent made him endearing. He was a very professional, good looking guy. And you go out to his website, and it was, I can still see it today. It was like green and this old, funky text, and it, it represented him in no way. And I remember the first thing he told me was, you know, I've got this video where I introduced myself and I went, why in the world is that not on your homepage, like what people need to hear you speak and see you and experience you. He was phenomenal. And we did three deals with him. He was phenomenal at what he did, and that what, you know, if we had just rebuilt his website and just did the video, it would have that alone would have made a huge difference in people knowing who they were working with and how he was different. And another example I can give more recently, I work with a mentor who mentors seven figure coaches on how to work harder, make more money and and do it in less, less investment of your time. And when I took over her WordPress website for for two years, I just kept repeating and rebuilding the same crap, basically. And finally, when I decided to leave WordPress, I said, you know, I really want to start all over. And I realized in that two years, you know, I had not taken the time to really get to know her brand. And when we sat down and really learned what made her special and different, and we were able to capture that in in the website, that the difference in the experience was night and day, you know, before it was just text, and, you know, a little bit of information. She never referred anybody to her website. And now it, you know, opens with a video. She's also a professional speaker. Opens with a video of her speaking. She is very she's a. Ballroom dancer on the side, she's very elite. So we, you know, pulling in things like gold and video, I have a lot of motion on the website with gold moving because it, it, it's that brand of that dancer that, you know, that eliteness of it and it, it's subtle, and it has nothing to do with the messaging side that I just mentioned, but it's still back to the brand and the representing of who you are, who she is, what we're selling, you know, we're selling ourselves. Michael Hingson  40:33 Yeah, well, websites and website developers put all sorts of things out there and that that's not necessarily a good thing. But what are some signs that a business's online presence don't necessarily match their real life expertise? Because I I believe that people see through people who just sort of talk, and I think that that all too often, you get this reaction, oh, they're just talking that isn't what they really believe or that isn't what they really know. So what are some signs that the online presence doesn't match what they really know and what they really are? Lori Osbourne  41:15 Part of it is that that genericness, if you if you can't even say who you are serving, then you're obviously the person you're looking at is obviously not clear about their ideal client. If it's not clear who they are serving, and if it's this just generic message of not in these words, but we're the best use us. You know, there's, there's no detail about what makes them different and how they specifically solve your problem. If the website is completely outdated or generic, that may or may not allude to anything but it, it definitely shows that they don't, are not using their website to show their expertise. The other huge thing, I would say, is testimonials. Every website should have reviews. I mean, what better way to sell ourselves than to have someone else say how we're different, how we operate and why we're the why we're the best. That is huge. If it's all about them, as in the person's website you're looking at, if it's not, if I'm, if I'm getting on a website and they're not even acknowledging what's in it for me and how they're going to solve my problems, then I'm not going to have any confidence that they have any idea how to solve my problems. They haven't even they haven't even talked about my problems. They haven't even mentioned my problems. They're just telling me that they're selling me something, and this is how much it costs, and this is what it's going to do. But I but do you get me? Do you know? Do you understand me? I think all those are it's really important that we are speaking to the ideal client in their language about their problem. Michael Hingson  43:10 I have heard so many times and totally agree with and work to do this myself. Michael Hingson  43:18 The whole concept of when I'm invited to speak, it's not about me. Yeah, I'm invited to speak, but my job is to enhance, to help to make life as easy as possible for the event organizer, to help the event organizer make this, the whole conference, even better than they thought it would be. And and I have to do that because it's not about me, and it should never be about me as such, right? Lori Osbourne  43:48 It's also about your audience and your audience, yeah, so that they know you want them to want to know more. Yeah, that's also the purpose of your website to make people want to know more. Michael Hingson  44:01 Yeah, very true, and it should be that way. And if you're doing it right, you'll also provide more for them to know. Right? Lori Osbourne  44:15 Absolutely. Well, that would be something else that I would say I I always encourage people to give away as much as possible on their website. It if people know that you really want to help me solve my problems, and you're willing to give me something for free that starts a relationship. And that's really, at the end of the day, that's the point of the website. It's not to sell, it's to start a relationship. It's like the first step of dating. We're not getting married yet. We're dating, and if you're if you're giving away a piece of yourself through a video or a download or even a free course. Course, that's it. That's going to endear the audience to to want to come back for more. And even blogs, great blogs will get people coming back for more. And people always go, Well, you know, if I give everything away, I'm not going to make any money. No, you give away what? What doesn't cost you time, but is giving some knowledge so that they want more, and they know that you you get them, and they can trust, you know, like and trust so they can build that, that base for a relationship. Michael Hingson  45:32 Yeah, and it, it makes perfect sense. It is all about building trust. And everything that we do is all about building trust, and the more trust you build, the more loyalty you'll create. Lori Osbourne  45:47 Absolutely, yes, absolutely. Michael Hingson  45:49 So we've talked about website accessibility. What is website accessibility and why is it something that people really should focus on? Why is it important? Lori Osbourne  45:59 That feels weird coming from you, Mike, Michael Hingson  46:03 because I know you are an expert in this, but I preach it, but I preach it all the time, so I want to hear what somebody else has to say, and I want people who are watching and listening to this hear from somebody else other than me. Okay, that's the motivation behind it. Lori Osbourne  46:18 All right. All right. Well, website accessibility is at its core. It's making the website available and usable for everyone, including those with disabilities. So whether it's blindness or inability to use a mouse or you said it earlier, dyslexic, Michael Hingson  46:40 epilepsy, any number of things, right? Lori Osbourne  46:43 So anybody, just like accessibility for a ramp into a store, it's allowing me, from my home, as as a disabled person, to be able to function on your website. And as we know, I believe the stat is 20% of people have some kind of disability. It's also an inclusion. It is a piece of I consider a piece of your marketing, because if you are excluding 20% of the people with your website, why? Why are you doing that? It also builds strong Search Engine Optimization. Because if you look at all of the guidelines for accessibility, they're very similar to the guidelines you need to have in place for good search engine optimization. Google is looking for the exact same things. Yep. So it's it's really just making your website available to everyone Michael Hingson  47:42 well, and the reality is, well, let me ask this question, rather than me just saying it beyond legal compliance. Why should accessibility be a priority in website design? You've kind of alluded to it already. Lori Osbourne  47:56 Yeah, part of what I just said, it's including everyone. It's not excluding 20% of your market, and it's building trust, inclusivity and credibility. It's, it's, and it to me, it's showing that you care. It's, it's very bothersome to me when someone says, Well, I probably won't get sued, so I'm not going to worry about it. Okay? But why do you want to not do these basic things so that everyone can access your website? Well? Michael Hingson  48:33 And also, in reality, it does get back to if you're a website owner, that is, you're a company that has a website, and you recognize that the job of your website is to help people see why you have something they need. The fact of the matter is, do you really want to not make available to 20 or 25% of the population your website, or to put it another way, don't you want to make sure that you are making your information available to everyone? And that's what the real reason for website accessibility is truly all about. The fact of the matter is that it's good business to make your website accessible. Lori Osbourne  49:24 Absolutely, yes, absolutely. Michael Hingson  49:26 What are some high impact changes that you think that website owners can make, to make their websites or to have their websites be more accessible, maybe even just some simple things? Lori Osbourne  49:38 Oh, there are so many simple things. I mean, the easiest thing that so many people miss is adding alt text to images. I mean, it's, and it's one thing I love about Duda, by the way, it they do it with AI and do it for you, and you can edit it. It's so, so wonderful. But it's, it's a simple step. It also is. Great step to even help with SEO, because you can include some keywords there, but that that alt text tells someone that's using a tool that's blind exactly what that image is, and what is the point in putting that image on your website if it's not going to provide any value to those that can't see. I mean that, in my opinion, another thing is the contrast in colors. A lot of people don't understand that contrasting colors has a lot to do with readability, and if you are putting two colors together, I mean, think about it even from a scene person, if you're looking at it and you can't read it. It's not accessible, right? So, you know, have high contrast in the colors of text on anything over it. Don't try to put something over an image that can't be read that just just, don't do it. Skip that. I was just doing this on my website today. I was trying to put an image, and I went, you know what? That's just not going to work. I'm going back to a solid color. It doesn't it's it and it, you know, that's from a business perspective as well. Because even if you're not thinking about accessibility, if someone can't read the text or can't read the button, they're not going to click it. You're not going to read it. They're not going to buy it if they can't read it. So simple little things like that. Those would be the two biggest things I would say. And then just, you know, little additional things like making sure that your website is converting properly to mobile, if it's if it's not, if things are coming off the page, because you didn't bother to look at the mobile side, which is easy to miss on many platforms that can have a huge impact on the scene and those that need the tools or need accessibility pieces that's, you know, commonplace design and very easy thing to fix. Michael Hingson  52:11 It's been a while since I looked at this website, and I think it's not quite what it used to be, but for a while, my favorite website, absolutely. My favorite website for accessibility was the website of the National Security Agency, nsa.gov, Michael Hingson  52:31 of all the websites in the entire world. The reason I liked it is that not only did they have all text on images if you were using a screen reader and you moved your cursor over an image, you suddenly got a very detailed description of that image, like you. Michael Hingson  52:55 You moved your cursor where you used your screen reader to move over the American flag. It would say the American flag on a flagpole hanging in front of the opening to the building of the National Security Agency. Yada yada yada. I mean, it's just everything was there. It was the most amazing website. I don't know that it's that way anymore. I haven't looked at it in a little while, but I was very impressed with how much they did and relative and relevantly and appropriately so to make sure that everything on that website was totally usable. And a lot of people could say, Well, why do I have to do that? And the answer is, you have to do it for the same reason that you want to make your website accessible, if you will, for people who don't happen to have a disability. The reality is, all those things that you put on the website for people who can see them and so on, like pictures and so on, if you don't make those things accessible, you're doing a disservice to a significant amount of the population. Whereas, if you do it all, then while you can look at the picture, I can hear all about it, and that's the way it ought to Lori Osbourne  54:10 be well. And there's so much I mean to me that is an opportunity to to even go further with the folks that need the screen reader. Because, I mean, when I'm and I mentioned that dude, it does it with AI, but they, they do it too generically. When I go in, I'm doing exactly what you're talking about. I want to, I want to build the presence of the picture. This is who they're doing, who it is from the business, and this is what they're doing, and this is what you know, this offer is talking about that's an extra sales opportunity right there. For those that you know, need the alt text, why not use that? Michael Hingson  54:49 And also, I'm amazed at how many people may look at pictures and so on and look at words and not really pay attention to them very well, because they just kind of skip over it. So the more you can do to attract people's attention to the right things. Is relevant too. I'm amazed at how many people just gloss over so much. Lori Osbourne  55:09 Oh, absolutely. Well, you know, this kind of become our society, yeah, short attention span for sure. You know, I want to mention two videos. I really feel like people need videos on their website, especially of themselves, because it helps people get to know you. But you need to have that closed captioning and again, dialog. Michael Hingson  55:33 You need to have dialog so that a person who can't see the video will also know what the video shows. Lori Osbourne  55:41 Explain, explain what you mean by that a little bit more. Michael Hingson  55:44 So you go to a website, and there's a video, and you click it, and you start hearing music, and that's all you hear, even though, on the screen you see a person walking down the street, walking into somebody's store, finding a product they want and buying it. But if you don't have a way to make that information audibly accessible to people who can't see the images and who don't see the videos, then what good is it you haven't made it accessible? Yes, closed captioning works for deaf or hard of hearing people, but again, there's so much more that needs to be done. Wow. Lori Osbourne  56:25 Thank you for sharing that, Mike. You just gave me more to think about on videos. Michael Hingson  56:31 One of my favorite commercials to pick on today, and for the longest time, I had no idea at all what it was about. It starts out with music, and somebody says something like, so what do people over 60s show and bring out today? And they talk about love and they talk about something else, and suddenly the sound goes dead, and all you hear for the next 20 seconds or more is this high pitched whistle sound. Ooh, yeah. And I finally got somebody. I finally was in a room with somebody when I heard the beginning of this, and I said, What is it showing? And all it was showing, and what, apparently it is, is a promotion for people getting the RSV vaccination. Lori Osbourne  57:19 Oh, right. Oh, I do know what commercial you're talking about, yes, but text just goes on the screen. Michael Hingson  57:26 RSV, RSV, RSV. But there's nothing that says what that is at all, period, Lori Osbourne  57:33 because they're trying to make the point that you're that your life shuts down when this hits. But yeah, for someone like you, that's completely worthless. Michael Hingson  57:41 Not only does my life not shut down, my life gets very active, and I want to go off and find those commercial designers and show them what true accessibility really ought to be about. But that's another story. But yeah, Lori Osbourne  57:53 yeah, exactly, wow. I mean, I think about you every time I see that commercial, those rare times I see commercials, Michael Hingson  58:05 what's one of the what's one of the myths about branding and websites that you could erase, that you really wish you could race forever? Lori Osbourne  58:18 I probably told you to ask me that question, and now I'm stumped by how I want to answer it. I think, I think I know where I wanted to go with that. Yes, a lot of people think branding is just colors and fonts, and honestly, when I first started doing it, I thought it was just colors and fonts. And I kind of go, I went into Okay, colors and fonts, and then consistency, okay, we want to make sure we got we're consistent with our colors and fonts across everything that we do that's that's branding, that's visual branding. But real branding is Our Story. Is who we are, what we stand for and who we serve. It's the package of everything around what we're selling, back to selling ourselves and really understanding this package and making that consistent across everything. And consistency is huge, in my opinion, when it comes to branding, if you have a different header image or marketing image on every single thing you do and there's no consistency in the look, then you're not going to be memorable. You. I can't help you see this, Mike, but anyone that does go out to anything of mine, I have a very consistent image that was used to build my logo, and it's on everything that I do. I also wear very bright, colorful glasses. Everything I do is very bright and colorful, and it's memorable when people see me and they see my glasses, it can be three years later and they go. I don't remember your name, but boy, I remember those glasses. You know, it's, it's, and that's part of my branding. When people say, I love your your glasses, I go, thank you. It's part of my branding. Yeah. So it's a, it's an overall everything about you. When people describe me, they usually describe me as bright and colorful, like, that's, that's one of the first things that comes to their their mind, and then they it translates to energy, because they think bright, colorful energy. So it's, you know what branding really is, is, what do people say about you when you're not in the room? Michael Hingson  1:00:30 Yeah, that's, that's a good that's what it is. Well, if there is a business owner who is in our audience today who feels overwhelmed by their digital presence. What would you suggest is the first step they should take to change that? Lori Osbourne  1:00:47 Well, the the first thing I would love to see anyone do is sign up for a visibility review or audit with me, so that we can look at your presence and talk about it, and I can give you some very specific suggestions for how to improve your online visibility. If you're wanting to do something on your own and you're you're trying to figure out where to start, sit down and look at first, your your homepage, in your first line of every bit of your marketing and ask yourself, does it say who I serve and how I serve them, and the problems that I solve. Because every ounce of your marketing needs to say that immediately you have less than eight seconds when someone hits your website. And there's all kinds of some people say three, some people say 10s and 15. I just leave it at eight. Do eight or eight or less seconds on your website. So start there is my messaging clear? And then look at your website overall and does it represent me and the message I want people to see. We can go into a whole lot more about it being up to date and everything else, but that's where I would start, right there. Michael Hingson  1:01:58 So how do people reach out to you to get your help to deal with all of this. Lori Osbourne  1:02:02 Well, you can obviously go to my website, which is biz bolster.com, B, I, Z, B, O, L, S, T, E, r.com and I believe you will be sharing a link to that visibility audit. Just sign up for that or a free strategy session. But I encourage the visibility audit, because it literally takes about an hour of my time to check out everything about you and then share that with you. So this is an investment that I'm willing to give you to help you all understand how you show up online, and then what to do about Michael Hingson  1:02:45 it, biz, bolster.com, I hope people will do that, and they can reach out and contact you through that website. Lori Osbourne  1:02:53 Yes, click on, let's chat, and it gives you all the all the calls that you can sign up for in my calendar, and I would absolutely love to speak to anybody that has questions or wants some direction. Michael Hingson  1:03:07 Well, cool. Well, I really appreciate you being here today and spending so much time talking about all this, and I hope people will take it to heart. Wherever you are listening. Reach out, biz, bolster.com and get some insights and get some help to improve the website the web world, because only about 3% of all websites are really accessible today, which means there are a whole lot that are not, and there is no real excuse for that being the case. So reach out and Michael Hingson  1:03:41 you can get all the help that you need. I'd love to hear from you, to hear what you think about today's podcast. Please feel free to email me at Michael H, I m, I C, H, A, E, L, H, I at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, i, b, e.com, and wherever you're listening, please give us a five star review. We value your ratings and your reviews a lot, and I but I do want to hear from you. I want to hear what your thoughts are. Also, if you know of anyone who might make a good guest for unstoppable mindset, Lori, including you, would really appreciate you introducing us, because we're always looking for people who have great stories to tell, and today has certainly been one of my favorite podcast recordings in a long time, and that's because we really did have fun, and I think we accomplished a lot and we learned a lot. So I want to thank you, Lori, once again, for being here and for being a part of unstoppable mindset. Lori Osbourne  1:04:35 Thank you, Mike. It has definitely been a pleasure. I've enjoyed talking with you a lot. Michael Hingson  1:04:42 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. If you know of any one or any organization needing a speaker for an event, please email me at speaker at Michael hingson.com. I appreciate it very much. To learn more about the concept of blinded by fear, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com forward slash blinded by fear and while you're there, feel free to pick up a copy of my free eBook entitled blinded by fear. The unstoppable mindset podcast is provided by access cast an initiative of accessiBe and is sponsored by accessiBe. Please visit www.accessibe.com . AccessiBe is spelled a c c e s s i b e. There you can learn all about how you can make your website inclusive for all persons with disabilities and how you can help make the internet fully inclusive by 2025. Thanks again for Listening. Please come back and visit us again next week.

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Ever felt like carbs are the enemy or that protein is the only way to build muscle? You're not alone. If you've been drowning in diet advice or stuck in that “all-or-nothing” mindset, this episode is for you.I sat down with Christina Chu, nutrition expert and performance coach, to debunk the myths around macronutrients, break down why balance is the key (not extremes), and show you how to fuel your body for strength, muscle gain, and wellness, without the guilt.We get into why carbs are essential for muscle recovery, the truth about protein, and why skipping meals or obsessing over perfect nutrition is just setting you up for burnout. Christina drops some major knowledge on why the “dimmer” approach to nutrition is way more effective than thinking you have to be perfect. Plus, we talk about how to get back on track when life throws you off course.Christina Chu is a nutrition expert, performance coach, and speaker, and she's all about helping women fuel their bodies for long-term health, strength, and confidence. If you're tired of the quick fixes and want to build a sustainable routine, this episode is a must-listen! What's Discussed:(00:01) Chat About Strength Training for Women(04:29) Navigating Nutrition and Wellness Choices for Muscle Gain(16:53) The Power of Carbohydrates and Protein for Building Muscle(23:46) Understanding Healthful Carbohydrates and Fiber for Optimal Health(37:26) Protein and Fat Intake Guidelines for Strength and Recovery(46:27) Balanced Macronutrients for Daily Meals and Fitness Goals(57:34) Dining Decision Mystery: Making Healthy Choices for WellnessThank You to Our Sponsors:Broads: Ready to ditch the BS and start feeling strong in your body? Work 1:1 with a Broads Coach to get custom programming + nutritional guidance to finally reach your goals. Learn more at https://www.broads.app/joinFREE Macro Nutrient Guide: Confused about macros? We've got you covered! Grab your FREE Macro Nutrient Guide and get clear on how to make the right food choices for your body.

Chris has a car seat issue. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey are engaged. Nick is on his Bi Week?? The gang decides to have a Banana Eating Contest.www.sandpipervacations.comwww.sandpipervacations.com

Get ready for a wild ride through the latest celeb drama that's got everyone talkin'! We kick things off with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's big engagement news and all the shade thrown by Travis's ex, Nicole. We'll also dive into the rumors about Drake's too-perfect abs, Tyrese getting turned down by Mary J. Blige, and Ray J's outrageous shower prank. Plus, we're chattin' about Cardi B winning in court and wildin' out, and Lil Nas X havin' a public meltdown. Buckle up for some unfiltered gossip and over-the-top revelations. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:53 Travis Kelsey and Taylor Swift Engagement Drama 04:38 Drake's Alleged Plastic Surgery 06:17 Tyrese's Rejected Collaboration with Mary J. Blige 07:43 Ray J's Viral Shower Prank 10:14 Cardi B's Courtroom Antics 13:29 Lil Nas X's Public Breakdown 18:00 Final Thoughts and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3I6jBxC Navigating AI in Financial Advice: Trust, Verification, and Pitfalls In this episode of the 'Thoughts and Money Podcast,' hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver discuss the role of AI in financial advice, highlighting both its benefits and potential risks. They share humorous anecdotes about AI mistakes, such as a false story about Lionel Messi and Travis Kelsey, and emphasize the importance of critical thinking when using AI-generated information. The conversation evolves into a broader discussion on what constitutes good advice, stressing that quality advice should come from credible sources with accountability, educational background, and understandable explanations. They conclude by advocating for the use of AI as a supplementary tool, not a primary decision-maker. 00:00 Welcome to the Thoughts and Money Podcast 00:09 Marriage, Money, and Pop Culture 00:47 The AI Error: Messi and Kelsey Engagement 02:38 The Role of AI in Financial Advice 03:42 Trusting AI: Personal Experiences 08:32 The Disneyland Email Scam 11:56 The Importance of Critical Thinking 18:36 What Good Advice Looks Like 28:28 Conclusion and Listener Engagement Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com

In this episode of The Liquidity Event, Shane (aka Delta Juan Enjoyer) joins Ally to unpack Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey's engagement and why it's a perfect case study in prenups. They explore the promise (and hype) of an AI-powered stethoscope, debate private equity's push into 401(k)s, and tackle a listener question about selling real estate with a $600K tax bill. Along the way, AJ shares a personal story about her parents' divorce, Shane muses on Blank Street Coffee, and the duo circle back (again and again) to the question of what truly makes for financial happiness. (00:34) Intro – Ally Jane Ayers and Shane Mason kick off Episode 157. (01:09) Austin's Juan in a Million & Private Equity “-ification” joke. (01:38) Episode topics preview – Taylor & Travis engagement, AI stethoscope, ETFs vs. stocks (03:22) Taylor Swift & Travis Kelsey engagement discussion (06:23) What prenups actually cover & why they matter (13:03) New AI-powered stethoscope & medical tech (17:03) Is it really AI, or just data comparison? (20:22) Private equity is trying to disrupt 401(k)s (23:40) Why this threatens retirement savings & financial security (27:16) Example: Blank Street Coffee & private equity “ruining” businesses (28:58) Listener question – real estate sale with $600K tax bill (31:05) Advice: simplicity vs. 1031 exchange (33:39) Risks of relying only on real estate in retirement

Fixer le prix de son temps pour prévenir un burnout Cette semaine, on vous sort un autre mini épisode où on parle de surcharge de travail, de gestion du temps et de la pression qu'on se met pour performer. Au programme: - Le piège de toujours dire oui aux projets et contrats - La gestion du temps… ou plutôt le manque de gestion du temps - Les sacrifices personnels derrière la carrière artistique et entrepreneuriale - Le rôle des attentes sociales et familiales dans nos décisions de vie - Pourquoi apprendre à valoriser son temps change tout 

In this episode of the Shifting Focus podcast, John Bunn discusses the recent engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey and the unrealistic expectations some wedding vendors have about booking high-profile clients. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong network, avoiding desperation marketing, and focusing on serving actual clients rather than chasing celebrity attention. John shares insights on the value of exposure, the ethics of working for free, and the need for wedding vendors to elevate their brands to attract high-end clients. Check out our outsourcing partners: https://john-bunn.com/outsourcing

In this candid and often hilarious episode, we unpack the rollercoaster of modern parenting—from the pressures of youth sports and living vicariously through our kids, to the deeper questions of legacy, masculinity, and whether parenthood truly lives up to its promise. We reflect on how fast life shifts, both in the spotlight and at home. With humor and heart, we explore generational shifts, family dynamics, codependency, and the strange satisfaction of hearing your kids finally echo the advice they once rolled their eyes at.--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------(0:00:04) - Parenting & Youth Sports Culture(0:15:51) - Navigating Parental Expectations in Youth Sports(0:18:38) - Navigating Parenting and Personal Responsibilities(0:34:00) - Navigating Parental Legacy and Responsibility(0:42:32) - Navigating Parental Advice and Expectations(0:49:56) - Navigating Masculinity and ResponsibilitiesSend us a textFit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/45HoWV6 Navigating Finances and Marriage: Insights from The Thoughts on Money Podcast In this episode of TOM podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver delve into an engaging discussion about the intersections of finances and marriage. They begin by debating a timely news topic: the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey. The conversation transitions to practical financial advice for couples, including the importance of merging accounts, setting financial 'red lines,' estate planning, and maintaining appropriate insurance coverage. They emphasize the significance of transparency, communication, and understanding each partner's financial background. Trevor and Blaine also discuss strategies to avoid the pitfalls of debt and the benefits of involving a financial advisor to assist in financial planning. They highlight the importance of ongoing discussions about financial goals and ensuring both partners are on the same page. Overall, the episode provides expert advice and personal anecdotes to help couples manage finances cohesively and avoid common financial stressors. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:13 Celebrity Engagement: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey 01:54 Money and Marriage: Practical Advice 03:06 The North Slope Story: Financial Lessons 05:31 Financial Transparency in Marriage 09:18 Setting Financial Boundaries: The Red Line 13:01 Estate Planning and Insurance Essentials 18:24 Leave and Cleave: Building Financial Independence 21:29 Communication and Defined Roles in Marriage 23:08 Earliest Money Memories 25:46 Setting Financial Goals Together 26:48 Spending Thresholds and Communication 29:10 Avoiding Financial Surprises 33:34 The Role of Debt in Marriage 37:58 The Importance of Financial Advisors Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com

Jose and Brodny discuss the 53-Man roster for the Ravens and the Panthers. We also discuss the breaking news of Adam Theilen being traded to the Vikings, and Kyle Hamilton's $100 million deal with the Ravens.Plus we discuss the latest developments with Malik Beasley' gambling investigation.This and more on the LBHT Show!Show Lineup:0:00 - Intro12:40 - Black History Fact17:17 - Ravens 53-Man Roster25:43 - Kyle Hamilton $100 Million Deal42:42 - Travis Kelsey & Taylor Swift Engagement45:26 - Panthers 53-Man Roster48:55 - Adam Thielen Traded to Vikings51:47 - Panthers 53 Man Roster Continued1:05:31 - Court of Public Opinion: Malik Beasley1:15:43 - Submitted QuestionsSUPPORT THE SHOW! - https://www.patreon.com/LBHTShowCash App - $LBHTShowFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and BlueSky - @LBHTShowVisit our website - https://lbhtshow.com/Check out the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lunch-break-hot-take/id1500335112Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qeu4Ch0LzrXAzWrusQwUU

In this episode of the All About Nothing podcast, hosts Barrett Gruber and Bill Kimler discuss pressing issues such as gun violence, mental health, and the societal impact of school shootings. They also touch on pop culture topics, including the engagement of Travis Kelsey and Taylor Swift, and the recent Cracker Barrel logo controversy. The conversation highlights the need for change in safety measures and the role of AI in modern society.Zac King | LinktreeBarrett Gruber | LinktreeBill Kimler | LinktreeThe All About Nothing: Podcast | LinktreeBlack White Blue in the South | Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeDr. Jumelle Brooks | LinktreeClick here for Episode Show Notes!As always, "The All About Nothing: Podcast" is owned and distributed by BIG Media LLC!Check out our network of fantastic podcasts!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:BIG Media LLC Copyright 2025This Podcast is a product of BIG Media LLC and Copyright 2025 Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLCZJZ Designs - Halloween PrintsCheck out FIVE all new Halloween Prints, from ZJZ Designs!ZJZ Designs

Join Dan and Corey for another wild episode of Libservative, where they hilariously tackle topics like Taylor Swift's surprise engagement to Travis Kelsey and the red pill crowd's meltdown. The guys dive into the absurdity of gerrymandering in U.S. states, the U.S. government's shocking 10% stake in Intel, and the ongoing political mess in Argentina with Javier Milei. Laugh along as they expose the raw milk movement reinventing pasteurization, the ridiculousness of people using therapy to justify being jerks, and end with a darkly comedic take on a 'trapped' cave diver. It's a blend of serious political critique and off-the-wall humor you don't want to miss!00:00 Welcome to Libservative: The Great Fundamental Issue01:14 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey: Engagement Reactions02:40 Political and Cultural Literacy: Red Pill Reactions09:44 Mass Shootings and Political Responses18:16 Government's Role in Societal Issues37:37 Trump, Classified Documents, and Political Precedents55:05 Heroin Trafficking and Counter Narcotics Missions56:14 Trump's Misguided War on Drugs57:25 Venezuela and Trump's Business Tactics57:47 Javier Malay and Argentina's Economic Situation58:26 US Government's Stake in Intel58:45 Lionel Messi and Argentinian Soccer01:12:49 Gerrymandering in the US01:28:04 Therapy and Social Commentary01:30:33 Concluding Thoughts and TikTok Reactions 

TDC Podcast topics - Phoenix hit with a Haboob, Mike finally watched Forrest Gump and thinks there's parts of that movie you couldn't do today, Lions make their roster cuts, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey get engaged, has anyone checked in on Jim Comey?  Tyreek Hill is paying a ton while he gets divorced, did Ohio State ban Dave Portnoy from entering the horse shoe this upcoming weekend?  Cracker Barrel may be going with their old logo after all, and email

Join Amy Phillips, Emily Dorezas and Jaime Moyer as they break down the Love Island Reunion. Plus, current status of couples, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelsey engagement and Karen Huger's early release from jail. They discuss the epic recoupling drama, unseen heart rate challenge footage and their favorite lewks. Plus, get the behind-the-scenes scoop about the villa set-up.For more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling (http://patreon.com/dramadarling) Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/  Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama:  DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/  Lumi Gummies are available nationwide! Go to LumiGummies.com and use code (DRAMA) for 30% off your orderFunction Health, to learn more and get started, visit: http://www.functionhealth.com/DD

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicks off with Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes reminding listeners they “deserve to win,” followed by front-page news digging into Trump’s economy spin, Mizzou’s “Black to Class” controversy, and a wild British Airways scandal. Sports talk heats up with Deion Sanders speaking on son Shilo’s NFL future, and in entertainment Brat reports on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey’s engagement, Offset praising Drake’s loyalty, Regina King launching a wine brand in honor of her late son, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z buying a $10M countryside estate. Plus, an HBCU spotlight and talk of Cardi B’s courtroom drama keep the first hour buzzing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show has it all. Pastor Haynes inspires with “You Deserve to Win,” the team unpacks Trump’s economic spin and Mizzou’s campus controversy, and Brat drops hot entertainment news from Taylor Swift & Travis Kelsey’s engagement to Regina King’s emotional new wine brand. Ciara reveals why Russell Wilson’s faith is the ultimate turn-on, and Shaq makes double headlines for honoring Kobe Bryant’s mom and accepting a celebrity boxing challenge. Add in Cardi B’s courtroom testimony, Tina Knowles’ booming beauty brand, Kris Jenner’s facelift confession, and a deep dive into health trends like Ozempic on Wellness Wednesday, and you’ve got four hours packed with laughter, headlines, and culture you can’t miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EASY LISTENING DEP'T.: On the front of this morning's New York Times, all the way down at the bottom of the page is a little referral box directing the reader to page C2 to read about the news that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey are engaged to be married. If you do a search for Taylor Swift on Google, or at least when I just did one, it sets off a cascade of animated confetti and some kind of floating glyph that kind of looks like the Sacred Heart of Jesus with an animated bubble above it that is shooting off hearts and seems to be saying that something, maybe the animation itself, has 93.64 million likes. Please visit, read, and support INDIGNITY! https://www.indignity.net/

Join us as we dive into the whirlwind announcement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey's engagement. This unexpected news not only took fans by surprise but also caught the attention of major brands like Starbucks and even former President Trump. As we unravel the details, we'll explore the public's reaction and speculate on what could possibly be next for this high-profile couple.

This podcast description was blatantly written by AI.... In today's episode of The Edge Breakfast Show, Clint, Megan, and Dan are joined by Ash London. The team dives into the biggest news of the day: Taylor Swift's surprise engagement to Travis Kelsey. They discuss the details of the announcement, including the speculated cost of Taylor's engagement ring and the significance of her chosen outfit. The show also features a variety of engaging segments such as 'Ask Me Anything' where they speak to a foot model about the world of selling feet pics, and 'Dan's Google History' which reveals some of Dan’s quirky Google searches. They share listeners’ hilarious stories about what happened while they were in labor and engage in a lively debate about celebrity statuses. The episode wraps up with an exciting giveaway for tickets and camping passes to Rhythm and Vines, making one listener's New Year's unforgettable. Tune in for fun, laughter, and all the latest pop culture news! 00:00 Introduction and Greetings02:26 6:00 AM Throwback Playlist09:20 First Caller of the Day: Marilyn's Cancer-Free News12:52 Taylor Swift Engagement Photos17:28 Ash's Dream Confession21:12 High Rollers Club and Marble Race22:38 Mother-in-Law Stories31:42 Chocolate Lottery Game35:59 Dan's Winning Streak36:48 Google History Exposed40:24 Ask Me Anything: Foot Model48:28 Celebrity A-List Debate58:21 Taylor Swift's Engagement01:03:31 Labor Stories01:12:45 R&V Ticket Giveaway

In hour three, Larry talks with author, speaker, podcaster and political science professor Dr. Wilfred Reilly on the topic of celebrity marriage - Travis Kelsey and Taylor Swift just announced their engagement and the impact it has on respective careers. In the second half of hour three Larry takes your phone calls and texts, reviewing the topics discussed in show and headlines of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KSU political science professor Dr. Wilfred Reilly talks with Larry on the topic of celebrity marriage as Travis Kelsey and Taylor Swift just announced their engagement, and the impact it has on respective careers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Marc and Vassilis discuss various thing that caught their eye over the last couple weeks including the cultural impact of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey, OpenAI's new e-commerce strategy, Google's advancements in AI for ad traffic management, and the rise of Substack among Gen Z brands. They also delve into the importance of restructuring Google Ads for better performance and highlight TD Bank's innovative campaign that promotes fractional ownership.Enjoy the show!Follow Our Updates⁠⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/https://www.sleepingbarber.caGet in touch with our hosts:Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/Vassilis Douros: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/Episode Takeaways:Speed and agility in marketing can lead to success.OpenAI is diversifying into e-commerce with chat GPT.Google is using AI to combat invalid ad traffic.Substack is gaining traction among Gen Z brands.Restructuring Google Ads should be done thoughtfully.TD Bank's campaign creatively promotes fractional ownership.Cultural relevance is key in modern marketing strategies.AI tools are essential for optimizing ad performance.Brands must adapt to changing consumer behaviors.Email marketing is evolving, not dying. Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction00:57 - Cultural Marketing Moments: Taylor Swift and Reese's04:13 - OpenAI's E-commerce Strategy07:44 - Google's AI in Ad Traffic Management11:25 - Substack: The New Platform for Gen Z Brands15:05 - Marketing Moment: Restructuring Google Ad Accounts21:22 - Ad of the Week: TD Bank's Fractional Ownership Campaign

In this episode, the hosts discuss a variety of topics ranging from pop culture phenomena like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey to sports betting scandals and the WNBA's recent controversies. They share personal anecdotes, including a dramatic dog rescue during a lightning storm and a wild night at an IHOP involving a coffee chugging incident. The conversation also touches on the challenges of route management in their delivery jobs, culminating in a lively discussion about their listeners' strategies for navigating their workdays. www.patreon.com/aitdpod https://discord.gg/hm8WMUKVF8 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Highlights 01:04 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey: A Cultural Phenomenon 06:09 Reflections on Personal Experiences and Changes 09:03 Betting Scandals in Sports: A Deeper Look 12:09 The WNBA and the Dildo Incident 19:02 The Future of the WNBA and NBA Relations 20:00 A Dog Rescue Story: Lightning Strikes and Loyalty 27:55 The IHOP Coffee Chugging Incident: A Wild Tale 32:55 The Thrill of the Game and Night Out 35:23 Dining and Dashing: A Wild Story 38:28 The Morning After: Consequences of a Night Out 45:59 Question of the Week: Route Management Strategies 57:46 Reflections on Work Culture and Technology Takeaways Taylor Swift's influence extends beyond music into pop culture. The intersection of sports and celebrity can create unexpected phenomena. Betting scandals in sports raise questions about integrity and coincidence. The WNBA is gaining attention, but not always for the right reasons. Personal stories can highlight the bond between humans and animals. Humor can be found in the most unexpected situations, like chugging coffee. Route management strategies vary widely among delivery drivers. Trusting drivers over automated systems can lead to better efficiency. The importance of community and shared experiences in the workplace. Engaging with listeners creates a sense of belonging and fun.  THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PODCAST ARE THOSE OF THE HOSTS AND GUESTS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY DELIVERY COMPANY  

Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we dive deep into the world of streaming algorithms, the impact of stereotypes, and the complexities of hip-hop culture. Our hosts tackle everything from the surprising lack of Eddie Murphy movie promotions on Prime Video to the nuances of celebrity opinions in the music industry. We explore the absurdity of social media interactions, the challenges of navigating modern content consumption, and the often-overlooked realities of sports and entertainment. With a mix of humor and critical insight, this episode promises to challenge your perspectives and spark engaging conversations. Tune in for a lively discussion that blends pop culture with social commentary!Download Rock Da Crowd TV on a device near you or visit us at https://rockdacrowdtv.com/browse/[00:02:25] Eddie Murphy's movie strategies.[00:05:41] Stereotypes and America's exports.[00:11:11] Algorithm limitations and user awareness.[00:15:24] Hip-hop opinions and industry influence.[00:24:34] Social media engagement and preferences.[00:29:58] Real evil in politics.[00:36:51] Trust issues with authority figures.[00:39:35] Movie perception versus reality.[00:49:27] Asking for donations.[00:52:54] Respect for women in sports.[00:54:40] Disrespecting women in sports.[01:00:03] Travis Kelsey and Sweetie.[01:02:26] Tattoos and personal relationships.[01:07:30] The importance of personal branding.[01:12:44] Sports betting and ethics.[01:16:33] Villainy in personal decision-making.[01:20:29] Wood chip milk water.[01:25:21] Good versus evil motivations.

Something massive is happening — and no, it's not an alien invasion. It’s Taylor Swift’s long-awaited podcast appearance on New Heights, and one fan took things way too far in preparation. We’re talking jail time, internet sabotage, and unhinged prop bets about her new album that range from Travis Kelsey love songs to death metal breakups. This episode of The Jubal Show breaks down the chaos surrounding the “most anticipated podcast drop in 4,000 years” — and trust us, you won’t believe what lengths people are going to for a first listen. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship was still only a fresh rumor in 2023, when State Farm brought together Travis' mother, Donna Kelce, and Jake from State Farm at an NFL game.On a new episode of The Big Impression, State Farm's Patty Morris dives into how the company quickly capitalized on the opportunity despite being risk-averse.  Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse Liffreing (00:01):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing,Damian Fowler (00:02):And welcome to this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (00:09):Today we're diving into one of the most buzzworthy brand moments in recent memory when Jake from State Farm crashed the Taylor Swift NFL multiverse in a way only he could.Damian Fowler (00:20):Our guest is Patty Morris, head of brand at State Farm. Patty and her team turned a viral cultural moment into a strategic marketing win from the sidelines of an NFL game to the front lines of CTV social and beyond.Ilyse Liffreing (00:34):We're talking about that famous seat swap with Mama Kelsey, and then digging into why Jake keeps showing up in all the right places and how State Farm is rewriting the playbook on building a culturally fluent brand.Damian Fowler (00:47):So let's get into it. We're going to go back to the fall of 2023 when Taylor Swift shows up at a chiefs game and sits next to Mama Kelsey and days later, Jake from State Farm's. In that seat, could you take us behind the scenes and how the idea came together so quickly?Patty Morris (01:07):Okay. Well first let me just back us up a little bit. Okay. State Farm is 103 year old, brand 103, so we have certain ways of doing things,Ilyse Liffreing (01:19):A lot of legacy there right?Patty Morris (01:19):Yes. A lot of legacy we, I think, have been successful as marketers and done a lot of great things over the decades, but we have a way of doing things and you can imagine we're an insurance company, we're risk averse, all of those things. I would just say knowing that context, how do you get from that to an agency calling you on a Friday night and saying, we have this big idea and we think you need to execute it, and it's in about 40 hours. And also it's on probably one of the biggest stages there is, and you say yes to that of course, but how do you get from A to BI think is your question. How did you make that happen? And I would just say a couple of things. One, you have to set the right conditions so that you are part of the cultural Lex Conna in a way that those opportunities come to you. And I think we had done that over time with Jake from State Farm, being really methodical about that and getting him out there in a way that people want to see him and in a way that is a best representation of our brand and allows us to be in cultural places that we otherwise couldn't without that physical brand asset.Damian Fowler (02:30):I mean, everyone obviously wanted to be part of that moment, and it's interesting that you bring up the fact that State Farm is risk averse, and yet you made it in it into that moment. Why was your connection to the Kelsey family and Jake's cultural capital so critical to making it land?Patty Morris (02:47):Yeah, I mean, I think the other context in the background around a moment like that is we've spent a long time over a decade really working to be endemic in the football landscape. Whether it was our longstanding campaign with Aaron Rogers and now Patrick Mahomes, we had brought Travis Kelsey into our football creative for the season and he was part of that work. If you remember, the Mahomes and Otto commercial was the best bundle in the league.Damian Fowler (03:15):Oh yeah, yeah, I do remember.Patty Morris (03:16):So we had all of those things working together, plus all the work we had done to make Jake from State Farm who he is, and you get this lightning moment where you have the right to be there because you have Jake and people love him, and he's a physical manifestation of an intangible product that you can put in these environments. We've built a brand that's endemic in football and is recognized in that space and just I think hats off to the creative mindset at maximum effort for calling us and saying, we think this could be a really great joyful cultural moment. And not many people could go sit in that seat next to Mama Kelsey the week after, but we think fans will love this and risk averse or not. When you hear an idea like that and you are able to put your brand in a position like that, you say yes. And if there's anybody that understands maximizing a cultural moment and doing it in the right way, I think it's maximum effort. So you trust them in that moment to do that with you. And man, we did it very quickly.Ilyse Liffreing (04:23):Very cool. Yeah, no, I know. I was just going to say it was very fast. The timing was impeccable.Patty Morris (04:30):Yeah, I think a week later it wouldn't haveIlyse Liffreing (04:32):Landed. No,Patty Morris (04:33):I agree. It had to be that weekend and just the next cultural beat right after that, and I think it really surprised people and added value to what they were seeing and during the game and just a really joyful way.Ilyse Liffreing (04:46):How quickly did it come together after the idea came into,Patty Morris (04:50):They called us on a Friday night and after a long week, a busy week said, Hey, we have this idea, but we have to make it happen on Sunday, or we don't think it'll work. And we said, we agree, but oh my gosh, how are we going to make this happen by Sunday? And so of course their next call is Jake from State Farm, are you busy? Can you be there? Can you get to New York overnight? Basically. And the actor that plays Jake, Kevin Miles is such a great partner,(05:21):He gets that call and says, what's the idea? And we tell him and he is like, well, we have to do it, we have to do that. We think so too. And he's like, then yes, I'll get there. I'll be there. So Friday night to, I can't remember what time the game was on Sunday, but wow, it was very fast and we're not used to moving that fast. That was an effort for us, but a really important moment. And I think in tipping point where we started to build some muscle around being able to capitalize on those kind of moments.Ilyse Liffreing (05:50):How long would you say campaigns usually take to come together toPatty Morris (05:54):PrepareIlyse Liffreing (05:54):A little bit?Patty Morris (05:55):It depends, right? It depends. Sometimes you plan something out and you're building something big. You do that really methodically and strategically, and it takes a while. Sometimes you're doing something that is a smaller scale and you can do that faster. But these types of things are really, we call 'em lightning in a bottle moment when it has to be, the specific parameters have to be exactly right. The stars have to align, and you have to be able to do that quickly. And so we try to work with our teams to be doing the long-term things, but also have the capacity to be able to turn and burn on a great idea when we see it. And I think that's why we've been able to hop into these cultural moments and punch above our weight as a brand because they're not paid moments, they're cultural moments that get a lot of earned attention, and that can be really powerful. Very cool.Damian Fowler (06:44):So beyond that moment, then you've got that, you capture that lining moment, then what do you do and how do you make it, you channel the cultural impact of that moment across the different channels going forward to maximize it?Patty Morris (07:00):First thing you do is celebrate, right? You took a risk and it landed and it paid off. And it's important to celebrate that because it can be really scary, right? I'm sure we've got this really precious, iconic brand in our hands. We've got this really precious asset in Jake from State Farm that we've worked so hard to build. And you take a risk like that. I think it's just important to celebrate when you make the right decisions and you're able to do it quickly. But we talk a lot about an equation that we have at State Farm, and it's a shift that we've made. We of course care about how many impressions we get. We of course care about our cost pers, right? All the things that we marketers have to care about and do care about. We try to focus on putting things through a lens, especially things like this through the lens of reach times engagement equals attention.(07:50):So when you get this sort of lightning moment, it's just a cultural moment that everybody's already paying attention to and you sort of are able to insert yourself into it. We have a lot of great partners that we work with, media partners, and we endemic in that football space. We knew everybody was going to look at that moment. We didn't really have to do a lot. We just had to put Jake from State Farm in the seat and everybody's attention turned to it, and it created its own 360 moment in its own way. And so the earned potential you get from that, the attention, that attention metric, syndicated headlines, engagement in social, everybody talking about it on replays and highlights, it's priceless. It's priceless. So I would say a lot of things, we have to work really hard to spread it across channels and make it 360. This was really just a matter of setting up the moment and then letting it do its thing.Ilyse Liffreing (08:46):How do you think about where Jake will show up next?Patty Morris (08:50):We actually try to be really disciplined about this. He is that physical manifestation of the promise that we sell in insurance and the relationship that we sell. And so I think the first criteria is, is it authentic to the brand and how we want him to show up, and is it demonstrating relationship and connection in the right way, and is it true to our values wherever he's going to show up? The reality also is he is one human being, so we have to manage his calendar appropriately. And Jake's a busy guy, very busy guy. He is an influencer in his own right. He's got 1.4 million followers on TikTok. The TikTok job alone is a lot. So we're pretty choiceful about where and when he shows up. So it's got to be the right fit. It's got to be an opportunity for us to really demonstrate that physical connection and we got to work it into the calendar. Yeah,Ilyse Liffreing (09:45):That's funny. So I would love to then now dig into some of your takeaways from that campaign. Were there any results, like reactions that you saw from the mom and Kelsey moment maybe in terms of brand lift or broader cultural impact?Patty Morris (10:01):Yeah, I mean, I think part of what has catapulted this branded asset into the cultural space in a way that just honestly, it's hard to measure. So of course we look at individual campaign metrics. Do we see brand lift in the body of commercial work that we put out? But in a case like this, it's harder to measure. So I think we mentioned the earned and the billions of impressions that created the engagement and the chatter online and all of that. But it's really all of those metrics combined with some of the intangibles. It's like when it comes to Jake from State Farm or our brand, we're constantly testing those assets for familiarity. So recognition and relevance, and we do it two or three times a year. And so we can see where he plots on that compared to our competitors and compared to our rest of our assets, we've got six, seven really important assets that are really familiar and we've worked really hard to build. Most brands are happy and lucky to have one or two. We've got seven of them.Damian Fowler (11:04):SoPatty Morris (11:05):That's a metric that we look at too, to say is what we're doing collectively and in cases like the Mama Kelsey moment, pushing those assets into higher recognition and higher relevance and uniqueness for our brand. And those are the metrics that we're looking at.Damian Fowler (11:22):I also want to ask you, what did you learn about your audience after the appearance and the way they engaged with Jake in that moment?Patty Morris (11:31):It's such a phenomenon to me that this character can be in a lot of different cultural places and be accepted. So we didn't know if you go sit him next to Mama Kelsey after a Taylor Swift moment, people are going to love it or they're going to hate it. It's not one of those things that maybe no one will notice and we'll just see. It's a big swing.(11:57):So I think we learned from fans that he is welcome in those cultural moments, and so that got us to have a little more confidence routes around some of the decisions we've made since then. So when you see him at Bravocon, you see him at TwitchCon, you see him at Coachella, and we do an exclusive drop with Travis Scott. And the reaction to him in those places, whether it's online and in social and how people comment and engage about it or in real life, is actually overwhelming. So many people will come up to us or we'll approach Jake, who are my kids love you. My kids won't stop talking about you. And even young kids, Jake from State Farm, they want their picture with him. So I think we've learned over time that he does have this universal appeal, and he's welcome. He's loved in these places, and so you're able to add value to people's experiences and to some of this context in a way that you just wouldn't expect from an insurance company.Ilyse Liffreing (12:55):So Jake obviously has become much more than a spokesperson. He's a TV personality at this point, and he's a spokes influencer as well.Damian Fowler (13:05):Spokes spoke.Ilyse Liffreing (13:07):Spoke.Damian Fowler (13:08):IIlyse Liffreing (13:08):Liked it. Okay. Say that three times. We need to redo this.Damian Fowler (13:11):No, no, it was good. I think it was good, the interaction. That was good.Ilyse Liffreing (13:14):Okay. The spoke flu? Yes. If you'll, I think you coined that perhaps. Maybe we did. Maybe we did maybe. But he has permission to show up anywhere, basically. How did you build that kind of brand equity?Patty Morris (13:30):I think it's a thousand little things over a long period of time. Original Jake from State Farm, that commercial was in 2011, right? So you've got a long history of equity in 2019. We recast that role and we're very specific about how we wanted to bring that to life. So I think it's been many things over a long period of time. But also I would say especially in some of these more recent cultural things, we test in small places. We test smaller things, we build competence, and then we try the next thing and you can see the reception to it. And I would say the other thing that stands out to people are his clothes. So red and khaki and his kind of uniform that he wears has also become pretty recognizable, and people talk about that a lot. And we take a lot of care in how he dresses and how he shows up.(14:23):So naturally we talk a little bit about apparel and fashion places and could he be accepted in that area and we can connect with a totally different audience that otherwise again, would not be connecting with insurance maybe. And so we test into small places. You wouldn't say, let's have Jake show up at the Met Gala right out of the gate you would say, where can we try a couple of places? So we work with gq, we send him to Vogue World and just see how does it go? He does a whole behind the scenes content series around it. He shows up there and fans loved it. They're so excited for him. They feel like he's their friend and they're just excited to see how he's moving through the world and everybody's cheering for him, rooting for him. I think you try in small places and you test in small places, you build confidence so that you can say yes to the big swings and you can just kind of know in your gut when that's right.Damian Fowler (15:15):Are you able to connect that recognition, that brand equity to business outcomes? I know people say, oh, there's Jake, in terms of actual business impact.Patty Morris (15:25):Yeah, of course. We're looking at brand awareness, especially with younger audiences. And like I said, Jake is universally loved. We're working hard to make sure we're relatable and relevant with younger audiences, especially in these big cultural moments. And we see our awareness scores being at the top of our category. We see our consideration scores and the trend of improvement over the last five, six years as we've really put Jake forward in this way and become really consistent about it. And there's also sort of the offline pieces of that, and you look at how people are talking about him online and the conversation and the performance on his TikTok and the brand lift that comes from that. So absolutely, we wouldn't be doing this if we didn't think it had profound business value. And I think we cracked the code a little bit on how to do it in a way that isn't a caricature or a mascot. It's this in-between version of it can really have a personal connection with consumers either digitally or commercially or in real life. And I think that's special about it.Damian Fowler (16:28):We're talking about maximizing impact, especially around new channels. Are there any that you are looking at in particular? Like CTV?Patty Morris (16:35):Yeah, in CTV streaming, just the collapsing of the funnel is how we talk about it. Where in a lot of these streaming environments, you're really able to pull people through an experience in a way that you couldn't before. So the connected piece of that, the data that surrounds that and how you actually make that work from a customer experience perspective in a way that can pull people through, not just from seeing your ad, but actually considering you and able to take an action in that moment is really exciting. So we are experimenting with a lot of different things and a lot of different partners. We did some really great work last year with Amazon and Thursday night football. So that to me is a super exciting area and one that I think marketers are going to be able to show results from in a way that we just haven't before, all across the funnel, which is super exciting.Ilyse Liffreing (17:27):It's hard for a lot of brands, especially legacy brands, to be so nimble and quick with their brand spokesperson. What would you say to marketers who are hesitant to take those kind of risks?Patty Morris (17:40):I would say know the places where you have to be vigilant about your brand and know the places where you can turn over your pen a little bit. And I think that's especially true just with the rise of creators and creators and influencers as a very important media channel. We've been talking about that a lot this week here and can around how brands work with creators and the partnership that you have to have because it can feel really uncomfortable as a brand to turn over your very precious thing to creators, but they know their audiences bestIlyse Liffreing (18:16):AndPatty Morris (18:16):They know what's going to work. And so it can feel scary, but you kind of have to turn over the reins a little bit and let them work and create with your brand in a way that's going to be relevant to consumers and their audiences. And so I think that is true in this context as well.Damian Fowler (18:32):To pull off a move like this, a brand has to move fast. And I'm curious just to hear from inside as it were, what structures or ways of working at State Farm made you capable first off of pulling something like this off, and then maybe what have you learned from it as a company?Patty Morris (18:47):Yeah, again, being 103, it's hard. We've got set ways of working and we have legal and compliance teams, and those are very real parameters that as a marketer you have to pay attention to. But culture waits for no one. Culture just keeps on moving. And if you really are going to capitalize on these moments as they happen, you have to be nimble in new ways. And I think it's just have the discussions, get on the phone, talk through it, is it the right thing at the right time? And is it worth taking some calculated risk because the benefit to the brand and the business is going to be strong enough to outweigh the risk. And there's no way you can do that or know that without just rolling up your sleeves and hashing through it with your team and making the best decisions you can for your brand.(19:31):And if you get it right, it can be a gold mine. If you get it wrong, it can really be hard. So I think that it is difficult and it's stressful, but for us, mama Kelsey moment was probably a tipping point where we said we have to recognize and be able to act quickly and nimbly when that makes sense. Not all the time that would be chaos, but when it makes sense and do it in a way that's going to be acceptable to our organization and feel good about that, but also in a way that is going to allow us not just to react to moments, but be moment makers. So I think we've moved on from that moment to do that in different spaces, and it's been great for the brand. That'sIlyse Liffreing (20:11):Wonderful. That was great. Now we have some rapid fire questions forPatty Morris (20:14):You. Okay. Okay.Ilyse Liffreing (20:17):So first one is a question that is a popular one for this podcast. What are you obsessed with figuring out right now?Patty Morris (20:26):Oh, so many obsessions. My biggest one right now is organic search and really just understanding how that's going to move and change with AI and generative AI and what that means for brands and how you need to show up. That landscape is changing and it's so critical to adapt to what really is consumer behavior, adapting to the consumer behavior in a way that is going to make sure we're showing up in the right places in the right ways. And it's probably one of the biggest places that I can see right now that is changing rapidly and significantly. So we're really working hard to make sure we're on top of that.Ilyse Liffreing (21:04):Yeah. On that note, are there other ways you are already using AI or experimenting with that?Patty Morris (21:10):Yeah, I mean, it's such an exciting time to be a marketer and also a little bit unsettling. And so I think like many others, we're experimenting in certain places. We've been using AI through certain things for a while, but there are other areas where we're really just experimenting. So probably the biggest is content scaling. How do you responsibly use AI to create content at scale and do that in the right way, in a compliant way? Because the unlock there is just exponential connection with consumers and personalized connection with consumers, and it has the potential to free up capacity of teams and agencies to do other things, more things, different things, which is really exciting, but we're also very focused on doing that responsibly.Ilyse Liffreing (21:59):Would you use it with Jake since the schedule is so packed?Patty Morris (22:04):That's a good question. No, not yet. Not yet. Jake. The beauty of Jake is he's a real person, and that's one of the core tenets of what we all love about him. I think we'll keep it that way for now. That's a good answer.Damian Fowler (22:18):Okay. So next, what's missing from the market from your point of view?Patty Morris (22:24):This week has been so interesting and inspirational. For me personally, and this might be a little bit weird, but my biggest takeaway from this week is making sure we're asking ourselves what are we trying to make people feel? I think as a marketer, you can just get really wrapped up in a lot of quantity over quality, and if there's anything we see here in can, it is definitely quality work from all over the world, and it's actually quite humbling and inspiring at the same time. My big takeaway and what I think might be missing is making sure we're trying to make people feel something about our brand. It's the most powerful thing you could do, I think, to move someone towards your products. And I think the balance of let's get everything done and let's get everything out there with are we making something of quality that's really going to create a consumer emotion and connect is something I'll be taking back to my team and something that I think is missing from the market.Ilyse Liffreing (23:27):Amazing. If Jake from State Farm could pop up anywhere next with zero constraints, where would you send him?Patty Morris (23:35):I would send him to my family reunion. So they will stop asking to meet Jake from State Farm. I get the question all the time, and yeah, everybody wants to meet Jake, which I love. Or you know what? Maybe I would send her to the future so he could tell us how all this is going toIlyse Liffreing (23:54):ShakePatty Morris (23:54):Out. That'd be pretty cool. Very cool. That'd be awesome.Damian Fowler (24:00):And that's it for this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (24:03):This show is produced by Molten Hart. Our theme is by love and caliber, and our associate producer is Sydney Cairns.Damian Fowler (24:09):And remember,Patty Morris (24:11):Reach times engagement equals attention. Culture waits for no one.Damian Fowler (24:16):I'm Damian and(24:18):We'll see you next time. 

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Welcome to Happy Wife Happy Life! We're your hosts, Kendahl Landreth and Jordan Myrick: two very unqualified (but deeply in love) comedians who are here to help you navigate all things relationships. On this week's episode, we discuss Travis Kelsey, raw meat, and why it is certainly not "fine."New episodes every Monday on YouTube OR you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts.Follow Kevin!: https://www.instagram.com/yourfriendkevin_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://tr.ee/L6caUcW97P⁠Listen on Apple Music: ⁠https://open.spotify.c....Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://tr.ee/QUIqFa-P3z⁠Follow us on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com....JOIN OUR PATREON: / happywifehappylifeEmail us your love and dating questions and we might answer them on the podcast! hwhlpodquestions@gmail.comExecutive Producer: Jordan Myrick and Kendahl LandrethSenior Producer: Blake SmithArt Design: Liv AverettGraphic Design: Justin CrowellPhotos: Lee Jameson

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Munaf Manji, SleepyJ and Steve Reider talk NFL player Props for Sunday. The guys also preview two MNF games and offer up a best bet prop. Introduction Munaf Manji (0:12 - 0:51) opens the discussion for Week 4 NFL player props, focusing on key positions: quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end. He is joined by Steve Reeder and SleepyJ. Quarterback Props SleepyJ (4:01 - 4:51) kicks off by suggesting a prop for Justin Fields to go over 40.5 rushing yards. He highlights the Colts' weak rushing defense, pointing to past games against Malik Willis and Joe Mixon. Steve Reeder (5:42 - 8:05) suggests fading Jordan Love, citing his injury concerns and the tough defense he'll face. Steve predicts that Love won't be at full strength and is up against a Vikings defense that recently limited opponents like CJ Stroud. Munaf Manji (8:55 - 10:30) focuses on Kyler Murray, suggesting over 1.5 passing touchdowns against the Washington Commanders. He notes how the Commanders' defense has allowed two passing touchdowns per game to every opponent so far this season. Running Back Props SleepyJ (10:50 - 12:09) proposes a prop for Choba Hubbard to score a touchdown at even money, emphasizing his heavy volume of touches (26) in the previous game. Hubbard's matchup against a vulnerable Bengals defense makes him a solid pick. Steve Reeder (13:05 - 14:52) backs Bijan Robinson over 69.5 rushing yards, despite concerns over his shoulder injury. He praises the Falcons' improved offense and highlights their upcoming matchup against a Saints defense that has struggled against elite running backs like Saquon Barkley. Munaf Manji (14:53 - 16:39) suggests Aaron Jones over 21.5 receiving yards against the Packers. Jones has been a consistent performer in the passing game and could shine again against his former team. Wide Receiver Props SleepyJ (17:34 - 18:51) recommends Kyron Williams over 16.5 receiving yards. Williams is becoming more involved in the Rams' passing game due to injuries to other key players. Steve Reeder (19:54 - 21:44) focuses on Josh Downs over 34 receiving yards. Reeder highlights his strong connection with quarterback Anthony Richardson, believing that the Colts will rely on Downs more heavily in the passing game. Munaf Manji (23:59 - 24:55) suggests Dalton Kincaid over 37.5 receiving yards, citing the Ravens' vulnerability against tight ends this season. Tight End Props SleepyJ (24:56 - 27:17) backs Travis Kelsey over 4.5 catches, noting that he will likely bounce back after a disappointing start to the season. Kelsey has consistently performed well against the Chargers, making this a solid play. Steve Reeder (28:32 - 29:58) takes an under prop for Kyle Pitts under 36.5 receiving yards, arguing that Pitts has not been a major part of the Falcons' offense this season. Monday Night Football Preview Munaf Manji (34:57 - 36:17) begins by previewing the Titans vs Dolphins game. With quarterback concerns for Miami and a struggling Titans offense, he and the co-hosts suggest a low-scoring game. Steve Reeder (38:32 - 40:09) believes the game will be dominated by conservative play, focusing on limiting turnovers and relying on the ground game. SleepyJ (36:18 - 38:27) leans toward the Titans but admits the game could go either way due to Miami's unpredictability. The second Monday Night Football game between the Seahawks and Lions is discussed next. Steve Reeder (41:46 - 43:20) backs the Lions, despite the market moving against them, citing their stronger overall team and home-field advantage. Munaf Manji (43:21 - 45:01) agrees with Steve but highlights the injuries to the Lions' offensive line and key players like Sam Laporta. Best Bet The group concludes with their best player prop: Jackson Smith-Njigba over 48.5 receiving yards. Munaf points out that slot receivers have consistently performed well against the Lions this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to The Adams Archive, the podcast where we dig deep into the stories behind the headlines—uncovering political manipulation, media tricks, and societal shifts shaping our world. Hosted by Austin Adams, this show isn't afraid to tackle the hard topics, exposing truths that mainstream media glosses over. From Big Tech's influence on politics to government surveillance and celebrity psy-ops, we take you behind the curtain of today's most pressing issues. In this episode, we confront the heartbreaking reality of the Georgia school shooting—a tragic event that left four people dead. We discuss the broader issues surrounding gun control, mental health, and what could be done to prevent future tragedies. Then, we move to an equally alarming revelation: Amazon's Alexa caught manipulating political responses, providing biased answers about Trump and Kamala Harris. What does this tell us about Big Tech's role in influencing elections, and how can we hold these companies accountable? Finally, we dive into the world of celebrity PR with the latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Could their relationship be nothing more than a staged PR stunt? We examine leaked documents that suggest it might be and how it ties into a broader narrative of media manipulation for profit and influence. Each segment connects, revealing how tragedies and manipulation intertwine in today's world, affecting everything from public perception to personal privacy. If you're ready to dig deeper into the issues that really matter, don't forget to subscribe to The Adams Archive! Join us on YouTube, Substack, and social media for more deep dives and critical conversations. Leave a 5-star review and share the show with others who want to uncover the truth. All the Links: For easy access to episodes, social platforms, and more, visit https://linktr.ee/theaustinjadams. ----more---- Full Transcription    Atoms Archive.  Hello,  you beautiful people, and welcome to The Adams Archive. My name is Austin Adams, and thank you so much for listening today. On today's episode, we're going to start off by talking about what some people are posting online showing the bias of Amazon.  Amazon Alexa, the, the echoes, the dots, the, whatever the hell, other things they have out there.  People have been asking her questions. Why should I vote for Donald Trump?  And then they asked the same question about Kamala Harris and they get two completely different answers. And we'll talk about that first.  We even have the response from Amazon.  Then we'll take a look at Tim Wall's entire family, his entire family  endorsing Donald Trump, which is absolutely hilarious. Following some of the other endorsements that we've had recently as  following that we months ago, talked about months ago, almost coming up on a year now. Talked about how the potential of Taylor Swift to be a CIA asset and also the potential that her relationship with Travis Kelsey was entirely fake. Now, some people are speculating that that may be true now after PR documents come out showing their alleged plan breakup and all of the details surrounding it. So we'll watch. The video on that and read some of the documents there.  Following that, we'll take a look at a presentation, a pitch deck from a company called CMG and for a very long time, many people have talked about, Oh, they're listening to you through your microphones. And everybody would say, no, that's ridiculous. It's just add data. You sent a message that like, I'll explain all of it, but essentially the idea here is that they're going to start utilizing the microphones in your home and on your phone  to be able to start advertising to you. And obviously much, much worse than that. Right. I've talked about this previously.  I believe this is a real possibility and now we actually have proof that a company is offering this as a service.  Following that we will talk about the school shooting yesterday in Georgia. Absolutely  terrible, terrible, horrific situation. A 14 year old nonetheless. It's unbelievable. So we'll talk about that, the situation itself.  Can even listen into some of the parents that were there at the time. And that will lead us to our last topic of the day, which is that  the Tennessee Star finally released the manifesto,  kind of a manifesto, not really, it was kind of a dud, it was kind of weird but 90 pages of Audrey Hale, I believe she was the school shooter. in Nashville, Tennessee, a little bit over a year ago now.  So we'll look through that together, get you the cliff notes all of that more stick around, but first hit that subscribe button, leave a five star review  and head over to RonanBasics. com. Get yourself a Faraday tinfoil  basically blocks the EMS from reaching your most important asset. 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So head over there, Ronan basics. com without further ado, let's jump into it.  The Adams archive.  All right, let's go ahead and jump into it. Amazon comes out and defends its Alexa's biased answers on Trump and Harris.  Let's try that again. Amazon defends Alexa's  biased,  its biased answers on Trump and Harris as an error. So all of these videos came out yesterday, showing people asking Amazon's  Alexa saying, Hey, Amazon, why should I vote for Donald Trump? And Amazon would say something like this. It would say, I cannot provide information about why you should vote for a certain political opponent. Didn't say opponent, but certain politicians. It's like, okay, that's fair. That's fair. You shouldn't have to give opinions on politics. You are a programmed robot that doesn't have its own opinions. You only have the opinions of the people that own you and you. Programmed you. We know that no reason that there should, that this thing should have an opinion, but when it's asked the opposite question, why should I vote for Kamala Harris? It gave a very detailed explanation as to why. Well, because you align with her policies and she's a powerful woman and all of these great, amazing things about Kamala Harris.  Many people were posting this same video.  Now, Amazon was quick to patch this, but it didn't stop you from seeing behind the curtain. Here's. The video that went  viral.  Let's see. Not that.  There we go.  All right, here we go.  This was posted on September 3rd, just two days ago. Alexa, why should I vote for Donald Trump?  I cannot provide content that promotes a specific political party or a specific candidate.  Alexa, why should I vote for Kamala Harris?  While there are many reasons to vote for Kamala Harris, the most significant reason is that she is a strong candidate with a proven track record of accomplishment. As the first female vice president, Harris has already broken down a major gender barrier, and her career in politics has been characterized by a commitment to progressive ideals and a focus on helping disenfranchised communities.  Wow. So there you go. And we know this, right? We talked about Amazon's top 100 hats last week. We've seen it with the airplane AI editing. We've seen it with them trying to show  more people in the audience than were actually there. Like all of the tricks are being pulled. Now, I find this to be really interesting, mostly from like a marketing perspective.  We are going to see.  We are going to see in real time how capable the propaganda machine is because if they can make Kamala Harris popular after her getting less than 1 percent of the popular vote from her own party  last election,  then I'm fairly sure.  That they can make anybody popular. And I think that's what we're seeing. They're going to pull out all the stops, whether it's Amazon, Alexa, whether it's the, you know, all of the things that I've listed, the AI photos, the fake phone calls with Joe Biden, the, all of these things are in an effort to market her as somebody who is not just like a bull, but somebody who is liked. And the reason that they want, they don't want you to have to like her. None of this is meant to make you actually like her. It's to give the appearance that she has liked. Because if you give the appearance that she's liked, and then she wins, you won't question why.  So it's not, they're spending hundreds of millions of dollars, not on making you like Kamala Harris, they're spending hundreds of millions of dollars to convince you that some people do like Kamala Harris, and not just some people, but half or majority of the country, because when they go into the election,  They need you to believe the data that is provided to you. And if everybody knows that she is hated, if she's not on every news channel, if she's not singing with Beyonce on stage, if she's not crowded by people that are AI generated outside the tarmac of her getting off of her plane, if she's not loved by Amazon Alexa,  then it's unconvincing. But they have to convince you. That's the whole point of this, right? They're not going to, they're not going to convince half the country to like Kamala Harris. They're not going to convince half the country to vote for Kamala Harris. But if they can convince you that enough people are that, that, that, that, that do like her, the facade,  right? Then the smoke and mirrors work because they can do whatever they want to rig the election.  They can do whatever they want to make it appear as if she won.  But what they can't do is convince you. Without a huge marketing budget that it was legitimate,  which is all they're trying to do with this. So keep that in mind when you're watching all of this, right? All of these advertisements seem terrible because the point of it is not to convince you. They know they can't convince you. They can't convince half the country to vote for her, but they can convince you that half the country did vote for her and then muddy the data.  Right? I heard this talked about yesterday with the exit polls.  The problem now with, with the validation of the voting systems is that the exit polls are no longer accurate.  Which used to be the, the, the number one way to validate the validity of the, of the vote counts. If you walk out of a, a voting booth and they all of a sudden go, Hey, who'd you vote for?  Then we know exactly who you voted for.  Right? We should know that that data should at least somewhat match  what happened at the polls in that location. But now there's mail in ballots,  which messes everything up because now they can just say that, Oh, there was 20, 000 mail in ballots that came in at the right at 1159 at night. And you didn't get a chance to pull them.  So we don't know. Of course it's valid. Don't, don't question me. Of course it's valid. Amazon Alexa even loves Kamala Harris.  It's atrocious. It's crazy.  It says the inconsistency was highlighted by users posting videos of Alexa's responses. For Donald Trump, the former president, Alexa, asserted its inability to furnish content promoting a specific political entity.  Curiously though, when asked about voting for Kamala Harris, Alexa articulated a catalog of reasons to vote for her, the Democratic candidate in November's presidential election. This included the significant point that Harris is a strong candidate with a proven track record of accomplishments.  Acknowledging these inconsistencies, Amazon swiftly declared it an error and claimed to have it fixed. This was an error that we fixed quickly, an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. Why not just say that? Why do we have to say that twice? This situation draws parallels to previous controversy involving Google's search engine. Yeah! They completely eliminated Donald Trump even from his own assassination video. Own assassination  Google search, right? Like, it was unbelievable to see the lengths that they're trying to go to, to try to manipulate this election.  And this should be like, this, this is election interference by the way. Right? This is big tech trying to sway the needle 5, 10, 20%. Even 1 percent is huge, especially in the swing states, right? They know that.  So, interesting.  Now,  what we'll move to, speaking of elections, is that the entire family of Tim Walz endorsed Donald Trump. The entire family!  Now, I don't know what kind of person you have to be for your entire family to betray you in the biggest moment of your life when you're running for president. Vice president of a country.  I would hope even if my family didn't. Align  didn't align with my political beliefs. If I ran for office, they would at least respect me enough to shut up.  Like you have to be very unliked, very unliked. And it all started with this picture right here. I'll zoom in on that for you. If you're on YouTube it all started with this, this picture right here.  Trump 2024, take America back. And this is all Tim Walz family. It says Nebraska.  It says, Walls for Trump, W A L Z S. How  funny.  Nebraska Walls for Trump.  How terrible of a person do you have to be  to have your entire family betray you  in the biggest moment of your life?  How bad of a person do you have to be?  I couldn't imagine my family betraying me this way.  You saw it with Robert F. Kennedy. That was pretty crazy.  Right? So if we, if we, let's, let's be fair here. Let's, let's draw some common ground. If we draw a parallel  between Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  and his family saying we don't  endorse Donald Trump. We don't agree with what he did. Here is our statement. Here is a letter. Right? That's one thing I guess.  And they're absolutely endorsing Kamala Harris. You know that. But they wrote a letter.  This family went outside. Not only.  They had shirts created for this specific reason. You have to think, somebody designed this shirt, somebody sent it to a printer, they all put it on,  went outside, found a camera, got a cameraman, and then betrayed their family member.  That is wild. Now this comes off the situation where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has now endorsed Donald Trump. Tulsi Gabbard has now endorsed Donald Trump. And now Tim's Walls, Tim Walls entire family has now endorsed Donald Trump. This is like,  I don't think there could be a worse situation for them, right? The two most popular Democrats, as well as  Tim Walls, entire family.  Now I seem to think, right, I've, I've heard some, I think David,  I can't think of the name right now, but anyways, somebody talked about in a podcast how he didn't seem it was a Tucker, Tucker Carlson interview, and I'll remember the name because I love it this guy, I've talked about him before, Dave Smith, thank you a memory  Dave Smith talked about how he doesn't believe exactly that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsing Donald Trump is going to exactly mean more votes, and I tend to agree with him,  I don't think that the endorsement of another candidate completely equals the voting for by,  a certain group of people that follow one person. I don't think it's transferable is what was his quote. Now, I agree with that, but I've heard people that were strict Democrats their whole life, like one of the most Democrat people I know,  decided since hearing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's  speech that they were going to vote for Donald Trump. And when you, like, if you knew what I knew about this person. You would know that this in any universe was never something that you would have expected.  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's speech was so powerful that it did hold weight with people, and it did resonate with people, and it did show them the corruption, and it did show them why maybe you should consider your position  fully  when you understand the consequences.  And so, I guess, Endorsements do work. I, I literally would have not expected that at all.  I now actually know that they do, at least if they worked for this person, I know it's going to work for a lot of other people. So I wonder how much this is making people question it.  And I wonder if anybody actually verified that this is actually his family. I mean, this seems to be,  A pretty consistent story, but look at that. His brothers, his sisters, his nephews, his nieces,  all saying he is a dangerous con man that he shouldn't be in charge of anything.  He, he's a congenital  liar. He is a pathological liar.  Look at that Nebraska  walls for Trump.  That's where they're from is Nebraska.  And there they are  producers. You don't need me to tell you But Little Birds told me that they're set to do interviews. Also, his brother in Florida is, get them, get them,  get them, get them,  get them, get them. Get them now.  That's great. Well, other networks lie to you about what?  So apparently this is his brothers, sisters, cousins,  okay, so I found that to be a conversation to be had because when somebody endorses somebody, I didn't think it was transferable, but I do think that this is a hint to his character if his entire family betrays him like this. Now, you don't know how distant they are and all of that, but if they're saying that he's a con man, if they're saying that he's  a pathological liar, That's what his family's talking about. There's his family is calling him a pathological liar. They're saying that they endorsed Trump, like, and they don't exactly look like politicians. These look like everyday people. These look like people you would go hang out with and have a few beers and barbecue with.  And those are the people that I trust the opinion of. Not the one  Staring on stage waving at everybody like they're you know, the the kamala harris cackle and her dis the amount of disingenuousness That is  oozing from kamala harris's face when she goes on stage just irks me so bad like her her  like her her whole deal her cackle her fake laugh or Her smile when she goes on stage is just so disingenuous. You know what, I think I solved the puzzle. I think I know where Kamala Harris has been the last four years. And it's probably acting school, because the way that she acts on stage is so disingenuous. The way that she speaks the way that she's cackles to things that aren't funny, her own jokes that aren't even funny at all. The way that she smiles when she goes on stage, like she just won an Academy Award every single time. Like she's the people's champion, and everybody loves her like Not the case. You've been so far underground for so long that you actually think people like you  crazy.  So next topic here is going to be that Taylor Swift,  Taylor Swift, and Travis Kelsey allegedly have a deal to split up on the table and literally on the table, a piece of paper that outlines it from their PR company. Now the PR company is trying to brush this off and say that, Oh, we don't know anything about this, but it's very clear. But this is the PR company of Travis Kelsey, full scope,  and they have a completely outlined plan. Now, some people have tried to say that, oh, it's just because they need to have these contingent, contingent  plans in case there is a breakup, right? That's what his PR firm's doing. It's like, worst case scenario. What is it? And that maybe makes sense, right? If you have a PR firm and you want to plan ahead, you don't want to be scrambling. You want to be proactive for your clients. That makes sense. But what doesn't make sense about it is the fact that it said September 28th was going to be the breakup date.  What's what would be funny.  They were like, they hate each other and now they have to, like, they, they hate each other. They, they want to break up. They're done with it. They haven't spent time together, but now.  If they want to pull this off by convincing the public that it wasn't all planned, they're going to have to hang out. They're going to have to be around each other. They're going to have to go in public and pretend that they're actually still dating. And that would be hilarious to me.  Here we go. Let's go ahead and watch. This video  Taylor Swift's the biggest star in the world. Sorry, Gutfeld.  She's been blanketed across the sports media entertainment atmosphere. The New York Times just speculated. She's a lesbian and last year's tour broke Ticketmaster a tour that's revenue tops the GDP of 50 countries.  I mean, I like her music. She's all right, but I mean, have you ever wondered why or how she blew up like this?  Well around four years ago. The Pentagon Psychological Operations Unit floated turning Taylor Swift into an asset during a NATO meeting. What kind of asset? A psy op for combating online misinformation. Listen. Interesting. You came in here wanting to understand how you just go out there and counter an information operation. The idea is that social influence can help  It can help encourage or  promote behavior change, so potentially as, like, a peaceful information operation. I include Taylor Swift in here because she's you know, she's a fairly influential online person. I don't know if you've heard of her.  Yeah, that's real.  The Pentagon's PSYOP unit pitched NATO on turning Taylor Swift into an asset for combating misinformation online.  This is nothing new. In the 1950s, the government strong armed Louis Armstrong. The  Let's just take a second to appreciate that pun from Jesse Waters. They strong armed Louis Armstrong.  I think I have something somewhere.  No?  No?  Come on.  Oh man, alright.  Hey! Look at that, look at that, look at that.  I knew, I knew it was there somewhere. We don't get to use those often, but when we do, it's a good time.  Here we go, let's finish a couple, a couple minutes of this. And I've talked about this before, but just so you get the full context. The CIA did the same thing with jazz singer Nina Simone, except they did it without her really knowing.  In the 70s, Nixon enlisted Elvis in his war on drugs. He gave the king a badge and named him a covert federal law enforcement agent. Sheriff. Michael Jackson was tapped by Reagan. Using his song Beat It and his public service campaigns against teen drinking and driving.  Michael Jackson persuading minors not to drink.  Anyway.  So is Swift a front for a covert political agenda? Primetime obviously has no evidence. If we did, we'd share it.  But we're curious. Because the pop star who endorsed Biden is urging millions of her followers to vote.  She's sharing links and her boyfriend, Travis Kelsey, sponsored by Pfizer  and their relationships boosted the NFL ratings this season, bringing in a whole new demographic.  So how's the SIOP going?  Well, as usual, Biden's not calling the shots because he doesn't even.  It's going pretty well. Apparently until now, right? They got what they wanted. They brought the Swifties over to the NFL.  They got  Popularity for Joe Biden and votes for him just four years ago, and they're going to try and do it again.  Interesting. Interesting. Interesting. So let's go ahead and read some of this document here.  It says, Travis, Travis Kelsey's team has called in lawyers over the leaked contract that claimed to reveal the exact date his relationship would end with Taylor Swift.  Fake PR strategy documents spread online, says Daily Mail, gave illusion their year long love story was a sham. Nobody said that it's, like, that's not fake. It's from Taylor Swift.  It's a PR company.  Here it is. Let's read some of the document here. It says, and this was a Snapchat, the front page of the alleged full scope contract. It says, comprehensive media plan for Travis Kelsey's public relations following breakup with Taylor Swift. Confidentiality. Notice someone's getting fired. The document is intended for internal use only and contains confidential information regarding the media strategy of Kevin Kelsey. It is not to be shared or any external parties or unauthorized individuals. All details within the written document are insensitive and designed to manage the public image of Travis Kelsey effectively. Unauthorized distribution and disclosure of this document is strictly prohibited. Oops!  Oops.  Objective to effectively manage and mitigate the fallout from there. I'm, I'm excited to see if this is like chat, GPT generated, cause I'm usually pretty good at telling to effectively manage and mitigate the fallout from the breakup between Travis Kelsey and Taylor Swift.  It doesn't say potential by the way, and Sherman Travis, Kelsey retains a positive public image minimize negative media portrayal and continues to build his personal and professional brand. Okay.  Key messages. Here's what they're going to say. Respect and privacy. Right? Respect and privacy.  Emphasize that the breakup is a mutual decision made with respect to each other's personal lives.  Stress the importance of privacy during the period to allow individuals to focus on respective personal growth and careers. Professional focus. Highlight Kelsey's commitment to his career and ongoing achievements in the sports industry. Showcase recent milestones, upcoming games, and his involvement in major sporting events. And personal growth. Frame the breakup as a natural part of life and an opportunity for personal evolution. And share how Kelsey is focusing on personal development, self improvement, and resilience. Look at that. Let's go to another page. There it is. And it says  distribution, comment the establish, or the statement should be,  Let's see, I'm trying to read this.  Gracious, respectful, and stress mutual respect. Example, Travis and Taylor have decided to part ways after careful consideration. They both value and respect each other's personal lives and just appreciate your respect and privacy during this time. The time. Now this is what people find to be really interesting about this because this could be a document that's outlining just how they would respond.  Until the time is stated and it's recent. And this all is very reasonable for a PR company. Like, it's not like somebody is exaggerating. It's not saying that if you're going to be salacious and post a fake PR document for Travis Kelsey and Taylor Swift, it would say some crazy stuff. It would say that he cheated or she cheated or there's, she cheated on him with John Mayer and they're getting back together, like they would make it way more salacious than this.  And the fact that it has a date on it also makes it very interesting.  Which is why people are saying obviously this is legitimate. It says media interviews, secure interviews with reputable sports and lifestyle outlets known for balancing balanced reporting. Target platforms include sports outlets, ESPN, sports illustrated in the Atlantic, lifestyle entertainment, vanity fair, GQ people's magazine, and local news  talking points, focus on Kelsey's recent sport achievements and future goals, emphasize the respect for Taylor Swift and mutual decision to part ways, avoid discussing personal details about the relationship and breakup.  Very, very interesting.   Even says to do mock interviews with Travis prior to the,  alleged non existent media scrubs on this.  So, there you have it. Find it to be pretty interesting. It'll be even more funny when they have to stay together. We are still, still, still together. because your PR firm leaked all the information and now it's going to be very readily in everybody's head when you go to do all these tactics and use all these talking points at the exact same news outlets on the exact same day. So now you have to stay together. Sucks for you. Write a song about it. That's all I got to say. All right.  Speaking of pitch decks, well, we weren't speaking about pitch decks, but  business documents.  There's a way to segue that somehow. Speaking of business documents,  Here's a pitch deck that is  out there right now. And this should, this should terrify you. This should absolutely terrify you. There's a company called CMG and they have a pitch deck on predictive audience technology and the power of the voice. And  Our devices, microphones. Now this company is obviously selling advertising opportunities helping you to target your audiences for things like Facebook ads, Google pay per click ads with geofencing. So it's talks about a 10 and 20 mile radius  have a marketing background, can talk about these things.  Talks about a 10 to 20 mile geo fenced radius around these ad campaigns. But the way that they're going to get the data for you to help you target these people is more specific and invasive than any other marketing,  advertising use case ever, right? Like this is the most invasive technology that you could imagine.  They want to listen to your microphones and not they want to. They are, according to this pitch deck, they are listening to your microphones, gathering that data, scrubbing hundreds of thousands of hours of you talking to your spouse, you making love with your spouse, you talking politics with your cousin, you,  whatever it is that you talk about, they're listening on your phone, on your Alexa, and on your computer, your smart TV, everything and anything that has a microphone is a suspect here. And they show it right here on this slide.  And what it says is the power of voice in our devices, microphones, smart devices, capture real time intent data by listening to our conversations. Advertisers compare this voice data with behavioral data to target in market consumers. We use AI. We use, we use, we use, they are actively doing this right now. We use AI to collect this voice data. Data from 470 sources to improve campaign deployment, targeting, and performance. You can reach your potential customers before your competitors  by listening into their microphones, listening into their homes, their bathrooms, their bedrooms.  This is the most egregious privacy violation in history, and  this should terrify everybody. This is unacceptable because if CMG can do this, CMG local solutions. If some random marketing advertising organization can do this, imagine what the NSA and the CIA is doing. And I've talked about this  for the longest time. People like, Oh, they're listening. And then they advertise to me. Oh, they're listening. Then they, they must've heard me talk from through my phone. And then I got this advertisement a minute later and everybody was like, no, no, there's no way that they could do that. They can't scrub the data. They don't have the ability to do it. They don't have the processing possibility or power to be able to do that.  Now they do, they have AI. I have AI use transcriptions all the time for this podcast for plenty of things that I do.  So as long as they can listen to your microphone, they can transcribe your conversations. They know exactly what you're doing, who you're talking to, why you're talking to them, and what you're talking to them about.  Then  they can use that data, put it into a machine learning process or machine learning system. They can use a large language model, something like GPT, and then they can scrub all those conversations to see what are the top 10 products that Austin Adams is interested in this week. And then they can target you with that information. They can also target you. If they're the FBI, if they're the CIA, if they're the local police force, if you're, they're the election police, right? Whatever that is down the road, you have to think about that now. This technology is just emerging to where they actually have the capabilities  of listening to every conversation you have, determining intent,  and then doing something about it.  Now let's read through some more of this.  It says consumers leave data trails based on their conversations and online behavior, AI collects and analyzes this behavior and voice data from 470 sources. Processing voice data with behavioral data identifies an audience who is ready to buy.  We take this data and align it with your products and services to build an audience list in a defined 10 mile radius. This audience list is uploaded into our ad platforms to target your digital advertising. Once launched, the technology automatically analyzes your site traffic and customers to fuel audience targeting with an ongoing basis.  After prep and setup of your account, we developed your audience list. Using the encrypted list. We target your audience through streaming TV, audio display, and pre roll paid social Google Bing and mobile  instantly grow and target a hyper relevant audience, reduce click and acquisition costs, generate lookalike audiences at a fraction of the cost to look like audiences, essentially, when you have a list of a hundred people that all have similar traits, they can try to find a 1 percent comparison  of interest to that list to retarget. So if you have a list of a hundred people,  that list can turn into a thousand people that look. Or act just like those people.  Pricing a hundred dollars a day or $200 a day for a 10 mile radius or a 20 mile radius.  It's actually fairly cheap.  We partner with the best to provide the best They have. This company partnered with Google, Amazon, and Facebook,  which seems to be kind of alluding to who those partnerships are that they're getting those 470 pieces of data from.  Yeah.  Wow.  So there you have it. CMG, local solutions. is now listening into your conversations. And if they have access to this data, so does Facebook. So does Google. So does  Amazon, right? So does the FBI. So does the CIA. So does the local police department. So does the thought police. So does the, the, the, you know, The election police,  this should terrify everybody.  Now, one thing that I've heard Joe Rogan talk about, and  you know, the deal by now,  there's only one way to stop this from happening,  right? There's only one way to stop the relay of information out to these companies, right? If you work at a company where there's sensitive information, where you talk to your spouse about something you don't want your phone to hear.  Right? Your cameras should be covered on your phone. Your cameras should be covered on your, your laptop.  You shouldn't have home security systems like Wwise or Ring. They have access to all of it.  The walls have been breached. They can access your home whenever they want if you have cameras, if you have a cell phone, if you have a webcam, if you have a microphone, if you have an Alexa. The walls have been breached. Now it's time to do something about it before it's weaponized against you. They're building a profile.  They're determining what they can sell you to take your money from you, that you worked so hard for it by convincing you through marketing campaigns,  they're determining if you're going to vote for this person or that person,  but there's only one way to stop it.  And it's by putting your cell phone  somewhere where they cannot hear you. One, that's one way to do it. Unplugging all of your Amazon.  Getting rid of your ring camera. Getting rid of your, your  Wyze cameras from Amazon,  which Wyze just introduced a  that's like one of the lower cost security systems. Wyze just introduced an AI feature where you can search through all of the data where you can search through all of your camera stuff. And this is honestly almost as terrifying as this,  Speech, the predictive audience technology that CMG is talking about here.  This should terrify you too. Why is the security system company security camera company just came out with a email talking about how they are going to allow you to search any and all of your footage using AI search algorithms. So if you have cameras inside and outside of your house, you can say, Hey, Show me all of the video footage of packages being dropped off. Show me all of the video footage of my wife leaving or coming home. Show me all of the videos of our dog taking a shit. Like, why do we need that? We don't need that. You can give us like the little trinkets as a result of the technology that you've developed, but they didn't develop that technology for us. They developed this technology for military uses. They developed this technology so that they can  increase their totalitarian fingers into your life.  They developed this technology. So conglomerate organizations, commercial companies out there can profit on godly amounts of money. They did not make this technology for you. They made it for them.  And you should be very weary when you use it.  Now you can utilize something called when it comes to your phone, right? Unplug your Alexa.  Put it, put a cover on your webcam.  Now you can use something when it comes to your cell phone, right? If you have you know, certain trade secrets that you need for your company.  If you have private conversations with your wife that you don't want people to hear,  right? Because then they can weaponize, they can blackmail you. They could send an audio of you talking about bad about your boss, right? So many different ways that this can be used, like millions and millions of terrible things can happen from this, but you can do one thing about it. And that's utilizing a. Faraday phone sleeve, just like this. Okay. Now this is from my company Ronin and all you do is you pop this open. This is the final version. Finally got the sample in yesterday.  The production is ongoing right now at my manufacturer and we will have these in just a couple of weeks  and you can just slide your phone  right inside  of this.  You can put your phone right inside of this Faraday bag.  It's a bad example cause it's hard to do it and be on camera, but here you go. Put your phone inside of that Faraday bag. Has a nice looking magnetic strip here that closes for you.  And all of the signals from your phone go away. They can't, they can't listen to your microphone. They can't see your camera, right? They can't do any of that if your phone is in a Faraday bag. They can't even send you a text message  if you have a Faraday bag.  So, Get yourself a Faraday bag. There's several companies out there that sell these. Wait a couple of weeks, buy one from ronanbasics. com. That would be supporting  me right here in this endeavor to give you the tools that you need to help fight back against modern technology, which has many, many threats, including EMFs, right? Data and privacy breaches.  So many, so many ways that they're weaponizing technology against you.  One way to fight back  is a  Faraday Sleeve from Ronin. Now we got a couple colors. This is the sand color, which I truly like the most. And then we have this slate color. Color as well. So a couple of weeks, these will be available. You can get 10 and 15 percent off by going to Ronan basics. com. That will sign you up for our newsletter, right? When it pops up and you'll get 15 percent off of your order.  Go put your email and your text messages on. Turn on the put in your phone number and I will send you a text personally when the launch happens and you will get 15 percent off. So head over Ronan basics. com R O N I N basics. com. Get yourself a Faraday phone sleeve. Stop CMG from tracking you and the day the government from being able to know everything that you talk about.  Alright, there you have it.  Next thing we're going to talk about here is going to be the school shooting. So, yesterday in Georgia, in Appalachia  there was a school shooting  terrible, terrible in Georgia.  And so it says a 14 year old student fatally shot four people in a rampage at a Georgia high school, officials say. And this comes from AP News.  I'm sick of this, guys.  I'm sick of it. It makes my heart sink. I have children. I have children who are school age.  I'm so done with it. As a parent, it's terrifying. As a human, it's so sad.  And as a father, it's  very concerning.  I hate seeing this every time.  And like, the more and more this happens, the more I understand the people who are shouting for gun control.  Right? I'll say that one more time. The more this happens, the more I understand the people asking for gun control. The more school shootings there are, the more it makes sense to me why people hold that position. Because  we just don't know what to do about this. Right? There's no answers.  I don't think that that's the answer. I don't think taking people's guns away is the answer. I don't think it'll help anything. I think if anything, the answer is probably arming people within the school systems, which is another difficult barrier to overcome. I think the answer is having active police forces on site at every police or at every high school with armed, trained police officers who can eliminate a threat.  I don't think the answer is taking away guns. But I do understand the argument when everybody just throws up their hands and goes, I don't know what to do, stop, stop this from happening.  It's, like, it's terrible. A 14 year old, like, dude, this kid was 10. 10 years old, a child. A baby. Just 4 years ago. And now they grab a weapon and open fire and kill 4 people.  Like, what do we do? Well, to me, you know, I think the answer is mental health.  I think the answer has to do with pharmaceutical medications, I think the answer has to do far more about pharmaceuticals than it does the weapons, because this 14 year old could have went in there and stabbed a bunch of people.  It says a 14 year old student opened fire to the Georgia High School and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms,  and eventually to the football stadium, as officers swarmed the campus and parents raced to find if their children were safe.  The dead were identified as two students and two teachers at Appalachee High School in Winder, about an hour's drive from Atlanta.  Killed were two fourteen year olds, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo,  and teachers Richard Aspinwall and Christina Iremi.  Georgia Bureau of Investigative Director Chris Hosey said in a nighttime news conference,  At least nine other people, eight students and one teacher, were taken to hospitals with injuries, all expected to survive.  The words, hard lockdown, appeared on a screen in junior Leila Farrell's health class, and lights began flashing. She and her frightened classmates piled desks and chairs in front of the door to create a barricade. Sophomore Kaylee Abner, was in geometry class when she heard the gunshots. She and her classmates ducked behind their teacher's desk, and then the teacher began flipping the desk in an attempt to barricade the classroom's door.  A classmate beside her was praying, and she held his hand, and while they all waited for police.  After students poured into the football stadium, Abner saw teachers who had taken off their shirts to help treat gunshot wounds.  Two school resource officers encountered the shooter within minutes after a report of shots were, that shots went out.  The suspect, a student at the school, immediately surrendered and was taken into custody. You coward.  He is being charged as an adult with murder. Authorities said the weapon was an assault style rifle.  The teen had been interviewed  after the FBI received anonymous tips in 2023 of May about online threats to commit an unspecified  school shooting.  So the knew about this kid.  More than a year ago  that he was planning to do this and it still happened, right? But I mean, what can you do if you can't prove anything? How do you take them? You can't take them to jail. You can't put them in juvie, right? You should put them in therapy and have consistent follow up. I mean, that's the answer.  The FBI narrowed the threats down and referred to the case to the Sheriff's department at Jackson County, which is an adjacent to Barrow County.  The Sheriff's office interviewed the then 13 year old and his father who said there were hunting guns in the house. But the teen did not have unsupervised access to them. The teen also denied making on the online.  The Sheriff's office alerted local schools for continued monitoring of the team, but there was no probable cause for arrest. Yeah. Right. That's difficult. How, what, what can you do legally?  Jose said that the state division  of family and children services, also a previous contact with the team and we'll investigate whether or not that has any connection with the shooting authorities were still looking into how the suspect obtained the gun used in the shooting and got it into the school.  Yeah, no school. No, no gun zones don't work guys. There's probably a sign and it was illegal, right? It doesn't help to have additional gun control. My heart hurts for these kids. My head hurts or my heart hurts for our community He said but I want to make it very clear that hate will not prevail in this County I want to be very clear and known love will prevail over what happened today.  Gosh, just imagine if that was your kid Before Wednesday, there had been 29 mass shootings in the U. S. so far this year. According to a database maintained by the Associated Press and U. S. Today in partnership with Northeastern University, at least 127 people have died in those 29 mass shootings, which are defined as incidents with four or more people have died within a 24 hour period, not including the killer. The same definition used by the FBI.  So 29 mass shootings this year now that doesn't that also includes like gang related shootings Which excuse that quite a bit last year ended with 217 deaths and 42 mashing I want to know like how many school shootings are there  now how many people shot each other in Chicago?  I'm Wednesday and wonder Landon Culver an 11th grader said he stepped out of his algebra class to get a drink of water when he Heard shots and then saw someone wearing a black hoodie with a long gun. I didn't really stick around too long to look he said Instead, he ran back inside the classroom and locked the door. The class huddled in the back in the dark and waited for a rampage to end.  Culver listened as gunshots rang out in the building. You're just wondering, like, which one of those is going to be somebody that you're best friends with or somebody that you love. Later police officers arrived and escorted the students out as they were leaving the building.  Culver saw multiple people who had been shot. You hear about this kind of stuff and you're like, you never think it's going to happen until it's happening.  Jeez.  Oh, man. So like I said, I understand. I understand the position. I mean, I understand the emotional attachment to wanting gun control here.  I think it's a flawed argument.  I think it doesn't work. I think that there's better arguments and that in many cases, equipping people who are capable. With  the tools that they need to fight back is probably the better answer.  But again, I, I, I'm not on insensitive to why people believe that because it's just like, what do you do with this point? How, what can we do? What can we try? What, what, what are the opportunities here? Is it eliminating pharmaceutical medications to people under the age of whatever, right? How, how can we solve this issue?  Even if it's one a year, two a year, three a year, that's terrible. How can we solve this issue and what can we done about it? And I don't think there's an answer. I don't think there's a right answer, and I think it'll continue, and it'll continue whether there was no guns in the world. Right, the problem with gun control is that the people that you should fear most, historically, is the government. And they're not giving their guns away.  So no matter how many school shootings there are, the argument that guns are, getting rid of guns in the public's hand is the answer, is not the correct answer. Because the enemy is the one taking your guns.  Always, historically, is the government that is over top of you, the totalitarian regimes that eventually occur when there is no ability to fight back against your government.  And these, these deaths are sad and terrible and I hope they never happen and I hope there's a solution and  it's just not the answer.  So, the Tennessee Star did come out with a  with the,  Audrey Hale's manifesto from Nashville, Tennessee.  But we're going to cover that next time. I think it deserves a little bit more time and attention, although I would say there's not a ton in there that talks about why, other than the trans situation and some weird love interests. So stick around next time. Without keeping you around too long, subscribe, leave a five star review. I appreciate you head over to RonanBasics. com, put in your information into the email pop up that jumps up there and the text messages, and you'll get 15 percent off and you'll have first notice when these phone sleeves launch, right? Very excited about this. This is what I'm most excited about. This is really why I went down this path. You can also get yourself a Faraday EMF blocking hat, which is the one I'm wearing on my head.  I will see you next time here,  the Atoms Archive.  Atoms Archive. 

Can Sigourney Weaver's entry into the Star Wars universe redefine iconic roles in Hollywood? Join me, Robert Miranda, as I bring you the latest buzz with some surprising twists in our Hollywood Updates segment. From Gwyneth Paltrow's quirky return to acting with a ping-pong twist to Nikki Glaser's upcoming stint as the Golden Globes host in 2025, there's plenty to discuss. I also cover James Spader's return as Ultron, the much-anticipated remake of "La Bamba," and an intriguing casting choice involving NFL star Travis Kelsey in an action comedy. Plus, get the scoop on a fresh Jurassic World trilogy that's sure to leave fans roaring!Shift gears with my reviews of two contrasting films: Zoe Kravitz's intense thriller "Blink Twice," featuring a tech billionaire and a cocktail waitress dealing with dark themes of trauma and abuse, and Amazon Prime's "Jackpot," a light-hearted, futuristic comedy with big names like John Cena, Awkwafina, and Simu Liu. With powerful performances from Channing Tatum in "Blink Twice" and a fun, escapist vibe in "Jackpot," there's something for every movie lover. Wrapping up, I share some exciting updates about my Instagram movie reviews and TikTok content, hinting at a special upcoming episode featuring a favorite co-star to chat about "Beetlejuice." Don't miss out on this loaded episode!https://msha.ke/thisseatstaken

Liss N' Kristi are saddened by the news of the break-up of Mandie Kaii and Danae Hays, a lesbian couple whose relationship became an overnight sensation after going viral on YouTube and social media, partly because of their willingness to discuss their deepest feelings and challenges in public. It came as a shock, with stand-up comedian Danae about to embark on a 4 month sell-out tour.  In this episode, we examine the unique challenges of relationships conducted in the public gaze, and the pressure and ill-informed criticism they attract. They wonder what might be lacking in people's own relationships, that so many become fascinated or even obsessed with celebrity couples.  00:00 Start00:11 Heartbreak Hotel 00:23 The lesbians of the world are heartbroken01:28 They were so adorable 01:50 Danae's sold out tour 02:35 Their relationship had that golden ticket03:14 Refined and Rowdy podcast 03:59 They're identifiable, they're relatable04:23 Danae nailed her southernisms 06:03 We are both deeply saddened to share we have decided to go our separate ways06:31 Mandie wrote that 06:44 They just got married two years ago 07:14 She's got more rings than Tom Brady07:59 The mom and dad of the lesbian world08:48 The best love story - the checkout boy11:25 Couples under the microscope13:01 Just trying to hold it together13:15 The Million Dollar Listing15:08 Becoming invested in 'public' relationships 17:02 Danae's comic characters17:49 A critical episode of their podcast19:10 Picking up clues to the breakup20:40 Disillusion with our own relationships22:02 People who take pleasure in other's conflicts23:10 Jlo and Ben24:02 Neglecting your partner

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Dax is back from Europe and joined by Adam Glyn for an episode filled with burning questions and wild stories. Dax shares his travel adventures in Spain, including an unexpected flight experience with a mysterious airline. The duo dives into a series of thought-provoking celebrity questions that Dax pondered during his downtime on the flight. They explore the career trajectory of Katie Holmes and whether her relationship with Tom Cruise impacted her Hollywood success. The conversation also touches on the influence of Scientology in Hollywood, the pressures and secrecy surrounding male plastic surgery, and the relevance of award shows in today's entertainment landscape. Plus, they discuss the possibility of Taylor Swift making Travis Kelsey sign an NDA and the broader trend of celebrities requiring non-disclosure agreements in relationships. This episode is packed with insights, humor, and the raw Hollywood gossip you crave! Don't miss a thing! Follow Hollywood Raw on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter. Dax Holt - Insta / Twitter Adam Glyn - Insta / Twitter This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! (00:00) Welcome to the Hollywood Raw Podcast (05:48) We've got some burning questions for you today. (06:45) Listener Reviews (07:28) Did Katie Holmes' relationship with Tom Cruise ruin her career? (15:02) Is there any truth that becoming a Scientologist actually helps out your career? (21:58) Who do you think should have had a bigger career in Hollywood? (28:56) How many men in Hollywood are getting plastic surgery (37:00) What is the point of award shows anymore? I used to love them (41:23) Did Taylor Swift make Travis Kelce sign an NDA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join host Andrew Lewin on this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast as he delves into a recent commencement speech by Kansas City Chiefs kicker, Harrison Buckner. While the speech may not directly relate to marine conservation, Andrew highlights the importance of setting the record straight on issues concerning women and the LGBTQ+ community in marine biology and conservation. Tune in to explore why these voices deserve recognition and why it's crucial to address misconceptions in society. Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube   Women in marine science and conservation encounter numerous challenges, yet they persist in excelling and inspiring others in the field. The episode shed light on the struggles and accomplishments of several remarkable women in marine science and conservation. Beth Pike, a dedicated scientist at the Marine Conservation Institute, recently published a significant paper on Marine Protected Areas, emphasizing the critical importance of implementation and monitoring. Her work exemplifies the dedication and perseverance required in the field. Melissa Marquez, a young marine biologist, has made substantial contributions to shark biology and science communication. Despite facing challenges, she has excelled in her field, serving as an inspiration to young scientists and women of Latina backgrounds. Melissa's work on platforms like Forbes and Nat Geo, along with her nonprofit for shark education, showcases her commitment to marine science and conservation. Carissa Cabrera, a science communicator, has left a mark in the field through her engaging content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Her efforts in ocean storytelling and collaboration with various organizations have significantly raised awareness about marine conservation. Carissa's dedication and transparency in her work serve as an inspiration to aspiring scientists and communicators. The episode also highlighted the impactful work of the women behind Minorities in Shark Science, who have created opportunities for young women from minority backgrounds to engage in shark science. Through inspirational trips and mentorship, they empower future scientists to pursue their passion for marine science. Their efforts not only promote diversity in the field but also inspire others to overcome barriers and excel in marine science and conservation. Overall, the stories of these women exemplify the resilience, passion, and dedication required to succeed in marine science and conservation. Despite facing challenges and stereotypes, they continue to break barriers, inspire others, and make significant contributions to the field. Their achievements serve as a testament to the importance of diversity and representation in marine science and conservation. Supporting and appreciating the work of women in STEM fields, particularly in marine science and conservation, is crucial for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in these fields. The episode highlights the significant contributions of women like Beth Pike, Melissa Marquez, Carissa Cabrera, and the founders of Minorities in Shark Science. These women have excelled in their respective roles, from conducting research to science communication, inspiring the next generation of scientists, especially young women and minorities. By acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of women in STEM, we not only recognize their hard work and dedication but also encourage more women to pursue careers in these fields. The episode emphasizes the importance of representation and role models in inspiring others to follow their passion for marine science and conservation. Women in STEM face unique challenges and barriers, and by supporting and appreciating their work, we can help create a more inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. It is essential to continue advocating for gender equality and empowerment in STEM fields to ensure that women have equal opportunities for success and recognition. By amplifying the voices and accomplishments of women in marine science and conservation, we can inspire future generations to pursue their dreams and make meaningful contributions to the protection of our oceans. Let's continue to support and appreciate the invaluable work of women in STEM to create a more inclusive and equitable scientific community. Pursuing Passion Despite Negative Opinions In the podcast episode, Andrew Lewin discusses the controversial commencement speech given by Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs kicker, where he expressed views that were widely criticized. Butker suggested that women should prioritize getting married and having children over pursuing their careers, which sparked outrage and backlash on social media. Despite encountering negative opinions and stereotypes like those expressed by Butker, individuals should not be discouraged from following their passion and pursuing their goals in their chosen field. The episode highlights the importance of not letting such discouraging remarks affect one's aspirations. The podcast also acknowledges the achievements of inspiring women in marine science and conservation who have faced challenges but continued to excel in their fields. Women like Beth Pike, Melissa Marquez, Carissa Cabrera, and the founders of Minorities in Shark Science have shown resilience and dedication in pursuing their passion for marine science despite potential obstacles. By showcasing the success stories of these women, the episode emphasizes the importance of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. It serves as a reminder that individuals should not let negative opinions or stereotypes deter them from pursuing their dreams and making a positive impact in their chosen field. Overall, the episode encourages listeners to stay true to their passion, ignore discouraging voices, and continue striving towards their goals, just like the inspiring women in marine science and conservation highlighted in the podcast.

In part two of a special conversation with Jane Skinner Goodell, hosts Doro and Tricia delve deeper with their old friend. Jane tells how various aspects of her life intertwined with football, reflects on her coverage of remarkable women in the sport through projects like "Earnin' It" and initiatives such as the Women's Forum, and shares anecdotes about her husband Roger Goodell's passion for football and how their journeys intersect.  Throughout the conversation, Jane advocates for women's support and empowerment in the NFL, with some lighthearted moments discussing game day routines, personal self-care practices, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey's relationship. Catch up with Doro, Tricia, and Jane in this fun conversation.  

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