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My good friend Bobby Wilson of the T'n'T College Football Podcast joins once again to discuss the games and storylines that fill the Week 5 Race to the Lambert Trophy.

Whoa, Shuhei!  We’ve got a lot to talk about.  Stack it up and feel the power of a dynamic duo!  Join Tricky and Alex as they discuss, among other things, Marvel’s Wolverine, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Arc Raiders, and Marathon.  What’s more, we broach Sony’s patent for “touch to pay” controller tech, and we delve into Xbox’s ongoing restructuring efforts.  And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming!  Grab a seat, or stand if you want, as we break down all of the latest news! As usual, the news is full of surprises.  We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter.  What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! In keeping with our desire to take over the airwaves, and make Master Splinter proud, we’re overjoyed that iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. For us, it's a tremendous honor to be part of three massive and respected entertainment communities.  We work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but we owe so much love to our listeners, who keep the show strong and growing.  Cheers to y’all! If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Listen to Trophy Whores Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Pandora Podcast Republic Podcast Addict Spreaker Pocket Casts Overcast and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 732 – Xbox Mass Extraction

We break down the 24-20 loss at Alabama-Birmingham and look ahead to Saturday's service academy showdown at Air Force. Navy travels to Colorado Springs for the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series. All-time Navy great and College Football Foundation Hall of Fame inductee Chet Moeller is our Alumni Spotlight segment guest.

Nobody really thought the Good Guys would beat UND...and we mean nooooobody. Still, the manner in which they lost stung pretty badly. (Not sure why, but the ripping software cut this audio about 20 minutes short, in spite of my trying to re-rip it three times...catch the exciting conclusion over on YT) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When it comes to Bungie, Sony's long been at a crossroads. Either PlayStation needs to invest heavily into keeping the studio afloat so it can support existing products and spin-up new ones, or it needs to pull the plug before more good money went after bad. Well, Sony's made a decision, and it's seemingly very much the former choice. With a new wind at its back, can Bungie turn Marathon around, revive Destiny, and survive and even thrive within the first party family? Or is it simply too little, too late? Plus: More information emerges on the Physint-Kojima situation, ex-Naughty Dog director Bruce Straley tells some hard truths about modern AAA gaming, SEGA got oh-so-close to binning Sonic the Hedgehog entirely, Square Enix intends on letting Final Fantasy VII Revelation players controversially auto-level their characters, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! What are our thoughts on Xbox's recent consolidative efforts? Are we sometimes too cavalier when openly spoiling older games? In what fashion should Crash Bandicoot's 30th anniversary be properly celebrated? How many listeners in total has Dustin gotten into Iron Maiden? Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:18 - Wearing Sacred merch listening to Sacred0:31:51 - Hogs update0:33:32 - Shoutout Samantha0:35:42 - Aaron and Dimitric0:40:51 - Iron Maiden fandom0:52:40 - Jury duty0:59:55 - Trophy by the clock1:01:32 - Bungie's future1:58:59 - Gene's interview with Kojima2:19:45 - Bruce Straley and God of War2:38:06 - FF7 Revelation allows auto leveling2:49:04 - Sega nearly did the right thing2:51:29 - Lisa Dualsense I guess2:54:30 - Lufia I + II are coming3:00:55 - What We're Playing (Wolverine, Silent Hill: Townfall, Fire Emblem, Big Walk)3:35:45 - Armed Fantasia canceled3:38:35 - Xbox's reset part 24:01:37 - Were apps on console a mistake?4:03:53 - Asking executives any question4:08:06 - Crash's 30th anniversary4:11:46 - When are spoilers okay?4:20:30 - Do fans care about gold, silver, and bronze trophies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 hours and 22 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, Applied Fitness Solutions, The History of Michigan Football, an online course by Greg Dooley, and Venue by 4M where recorded this. 1. Offense vs Iowa Starts at 0:54 The way we feel about this one is probably the way you felt about the Trouble With The Snap game. But in this game it wasn't one play that makes you go "oh come on" it was like eight. The team looked vastly improved and Iowa's defense will probably end up as a top 15 unit. Bryce was able to integrate into the run game and take advantage of that in the passing game. The defense did everything you could ask except for some tipped passes. Underwood had two huge errors - the QB sneak and the interception. Whose fault was the interception on? Are we in an inverse Wile E. Coyote year? Bryce had ways to attack the zone that were effective, it helps that he has two NFL wide receivers. They were crushing the defense until they shot themselves in the foot. There was consistent movement from the offensive line, injuries are becoming a concern. We started seeing some real production from the running backs. These holding calls are getting ridiculous, in part because they're holds that rarely get called. They ran Kuzdzal with Bryce as the lead blocker again. They only rushed for 3.8 YPA but that's enough when you're throwing for 9.9 YPA. Hogan Hansen is alive! Hoffman looked much improved. From a Bryce standpoint we're back on track to where we wanted to be. Throw it to a Rhino at least once! 2. Defense vs Iowa Starts at 38:22 There's not much more you could ask. There were multiple tipped catches for Iowa that are usually more likely to get picked. Hill had a little bit of a rough game. Trey Pierce dominated a lot in this game and Bobby Kanka made some nice plays. Iowa's biggest run of the game? 8 yards. There was more Staehling in this game which was nice to see. Do you want Hank Brown to make a fade on the final play? They ran press man. Iowa also ran perfect offense on the final play, what can you do. Iowa hasn't had a solid Big Ten quarterback in a minute, they have one now.  3. Hot Takes, Special Teams, and Game Theory Starts at 57:47 Takes hotter than Brian on the stairs in Michigan Stadium for 20 minutes after losing to Iowa on the last play of the game. Special teams made field goals, yay. Punting was okay, not Cam Brown's best game. Are you on team "don't return kickoffs"? A lot of Iowa kickoff players were out this game. You can't give up a straight line kick return, don't squib kick it. Kirk Ferentz still doesn't know how to call a timeout to call a Hail Mary. Kirk Ferentz isn't going to suddenly decide to go for it on 4th and 1. Run Hiter inside the five yard line? The play before Michigan's 4th down that Bryce lept was spotted short. Was he supposed to do a QB sneak and made his own decision to leap it? He learned a harsh lesson and he won't do it again. Was running the ball on the final 3rd and 5 the right move or do you let Bryce go and win the game on that final drive? He has thrown picks and screwed up a QB sneak earlier. You don't assume that Iowa's offense can go 91 yards in 1:40. All of these holding plays have been on defenders who are already out of the play. Zeke Berry's personal foul - a really soft call. There should have been three seconds after John Henry Daley got hurt so Iowa didn't just get a free play.    4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 1:33:01 Revenge of the Big Ten West Oregon 41, USC 27 Ban baseball slides. Desman Stephens should have played his last college football game. Sometimes you have sympathy for the defender but this was head hunting. But Dylan Raiola comes in and Nebraska fans get to watch him be a good quarterback! 19/25 for 289 yards and two touchdowns.  Indiana 29, Northwestern 23 A score that would not have been surprising three years ago. "Trophy go brrrr" -Jaime. Free Aiden Chiles! Northwestern stayed in this game by throwing to their tight ends. Indiana might only be good not great on both sides of the ball.  Wisconsin 24, Penn State 20 Penn State takes a 17 point off turnovers, but their offense got put in a locker. Was that the slowest 71 yard touch down pass you've ever seen? The Badgers are 12-4 under Luke Fickell when the expected starting QB starts and finishes a game.  Minnesota 27, Washington 24 Washington had 40 yards on 27 carries, they just can't run the ball. Washington fans are starting to turn on Jedd Fisch. Minnesota also can't run the ball, QB Drake Lindsey played alright but Washington's defense is suspicious.  Nebraska 31, Michigan State 13 Michigan State only has 257 yards of offense, turns the ball over three times, and gives up six sacks. State doesn't look badly coached, they just don't have guys this year. Milivojevic's skill position players are... Fred Moore? How real is Nebraska, actually? UCLA 54, Maryland 3 Total yards are 475 to 181. It did take UCLA a quarter to get going. Mike Locksley might not get fired, he might just leave and see if anyone would notice. Should the next team with a coaching vacancy just hire the James Madison coach? (No, their head coach is Billy Napier). Could UCLA make it to the Michigan game with only one loss and have playoff conversations??  Lightning Round: Rutgers 58, Howard 7 Notre Dame 49, Purdue 10 Ohio State 42, Illinois 19 MUSIC: "Gravity Blues"—Geese "Neverr Everrr"—Viallgerrr "I Missed Again"—Phil Collins “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Robert Chapman believes your school's Instagram should be a “trophy case.” Discover how this simple mindset helps Clinton Public Schools consistently celebrate students, staff, and the everyday moments that make their district special.You don't need to chase the algorithm to grow your Instagram. Robert shares how Clinton Public Schools built an audience of more than 5,000 followers by intentionally showing families what's happening inside their schools.Need people to pay attention to important - but boring - information? Get creative! Hear the story behind a hilarious kindergarten registration video featuring students playing the adults, and why it generated incredible engagement and shares.Podcasting doesn't have to become another overwhelming task on your list. Robert explains how he has simplified his district podcast, captures conversations with equipment he already has, and repurposes episodes to get even more mileage from great school stories.SPECIAL GUESTRobert ChapmanDirector of CommunicationsClinton Public School District, MississippiEmail: rchapman@clintonpublicschools.com X: https://x.com/ChapmanRobert Website: https://www.clintonpublicschools.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintonpublicschooldistrict/   USEFUL INFORMATIONKindergarten Registration VideoThe Clinton Arrow PodcastOrder your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Mike Cugno of CBS 4 joins to talk about the Nat Moore Trophy; the Heisman of High School football here in South Florida! He talks about the scouting process, past featured players, and more!

Welcome back to another episode of the All Facts Podcast led by Haris Vekar!The NHL season is ALMOST here, and this preview episode lays out the players, teams, and trophy races that could define the year. If you want to know who is ready to break out, which contenders are being underestimated, and where the biggest surprises might come from, this is the conversation to hear before opening night. Host Haris Vekar and Guest William St. Louis break down the upcoming season with sharp predictions on the Calder, Norris, Selke, Ted Lindsay, Hart, Rocket Richard, Vezina, and the President's Trophy race. From Macklin Celebrini, Porter Martone, and Ivar Stenberg to Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, Nick Suzuki, Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and Andrei Vasilevskiy, they weigh the stars, the dark horses, and the names that could take the next step. You'll discover why opportunity matters as much as talent in a rookie race, why some defensemen are still being undervalued despite elite point totals, and why the league's best two-way forwards keep getting overlooked in award voting. We also dig into the teams most likely to win their divisions, with especially close attention on the Atlantic and Metro races, where health, depth, and goaltending could flip the standings. The episode then shifts into breakout candidates for nearly every team, and at the center of it all is the question every hockey fan wants answered: which stars will hold their level, which prospects will force their way into the spotlight, and which teams are ready to turn preseason buzz into real results? Perfect for fans who want a fast, opinionated, and highly watchable NHL season preview before the first puck drops. Hosted by Haris Vekar with guest William St. Louis.Be sure to follow the socials for more content.Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theallfactspodcastTwitter: ⁠https://x.com/cashwayii721

This week, veteran Ozark fly guide, Steve Dally, keeps the garlic bread hot while stopping his boat from flipping over, we go full Iron Chef to find the next great streamer tyer, opt into the Wal-Mart lamb but pass on live grasshoppers, and get run off the road by a jellybean car on our way to the Love Fest.

(0:00) Felger and Mazz open up Agenda Free Friday discussing the Falcons win over the Packers on Thursday night, and where the Bruins stand with their odds for winning the Presidents' Trophy this season. (15:53) Is Drake Maye about to turn a corner in the season? (22:27) The guys discuss the potential Red Sox lineup for game one of the Wildcard series. Plus, is Game 162 being moved to Tampa Bay? (34:29) The Callers weigh in on Drake Maye's picks, and falling down the rankings of ESPN's Quarterbacks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mayor's Trophy Game was a charity exhibition born out of civic pride and old-fashioned New York baseball rivalry — a way to let the city's teams settle bragging rights in a low-stakes summer game while funneling gate proceeds into sandlot baseball for city kids. It started in 1946 as a Yankees-Giants series for a trophy named after Mayor William O'Dwyer, with the Dodgers joining in occasionally, and it carried real stakes for fans even if teams often didn't send their best arms (rosters were frequently padded with Triple-A call-ups to spare the real staffs). The series died when the Giants and Dodgers left for California after 1957, had a quiet interlude of occasional Yankees exhibitions against out-of-town clubs, then found new life in 1963 once the Mets arrived to become New York's "other" team. It ran with real regularity through 1979, went dark for two years when the two clubs just wrote checks to charity instead, came back briefly in 1982-83, and then died for good — a casualty of dwindling attendance and, fittingly, a 1983 finale so troubled that regular umpires refused to work it and college umps had to fill in. Throughout, the game's charm was its low-stakes, oddball nature: rain delays that pushed dates around, home run derbies as a preliminary event, players who'd have brief and otherwise forgettable careers becoming the story of the day, and moments of real civic sentiment (the 1948 game paused for news of Babe Ruth's death; the 1960 Dodgers-Yankees game benefited an injured Roy Campanella). The 1977 game specifically: Played at Shea Stadium on June 23 (rescheduled from a rained-out May 9 date), it drew just 15,510 fans — by far the smallest crowd since the Mets-Yankees version of the series resumed in 1963, a sign of how much air had gone out of the event by the late '70s. The Mets won 6-4, with home runs from Joel Youngblood and Ron Hodges providing the offense. Fittingly for a series that often saved its regulars, both pitchers of record were Triple-A farmhands rather than established major leaguers: Tom Makowski took the win for the Mets, and Roger Slagle took the loss for the Yankees — a small, forgettable footnote of a game that nonetheless captured exactly what the series had become by then: a charity obligation more than a real rivalry showcase.

This week: Edward and Wes have a quick chat as the fubtol goings on during their own international break. News and Notes has an interesting proposition from Australia, and the W4tch is skipped in the interest of time.@AFAPod @EdwardGreene @WesBradshaw21Email: allnewsportsshow@gmail.com

Born in Oshawa and raised in Whitby, Jason Pottinger began playing football at the age of nine after watching his older brother Matthew play at the Oshawa Civic Recreation Complex.Jason Pottinger played his early years of football with the Oshawa Hawkeyes city football club, receiving numerous team MVP awards. In 2002, he was selected to represent Ontario in the prestigious Canada Cup tournament, held that year in the nation's capital. Team Ontario defeated Team Manitoba in the championship game and Jason was awarded Most Valuable Defensive Player of the tournament.When he was in Grade 11, Jason began to receive recruitment letters from several American Division I and II schools, as well as Canadian universities from coast to coast. Jason opted to attend McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, to play linebacker for the provincially-ranked number one McMaster Marauders. In both 2004 and 2005, Jason was named a Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) First Team All-Canadian – an honour given to the best Canadian football players in the CIS – and awarded the President's Trophy as the defensive MVP of the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) league.Following his stellar university football career, Jason was drafted in the first round (2nd overall) by the BC Lions Football Club in the Canadian Football League (CFL) where he helped his team win the 2006 Grey Cup Championship in his first year. In 2009, Jason was traded to the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, and in the 2012 season, he won his second championship in the 100th Grey Cup, which was contested on Toronto's home field. After his eighth year in the CFL, Jason was selected in the December 2013 expansion draft by the revived CFL franchise in Ottawa, the REDBLACKS Football Club. Following his 2014 season with the REDBLACKS, Jason retired from football, playing his last game against Toronto in front of his family, friends, and fans.Jason spent his entire CFL career juggling his education with football, as well as running a real estate investment and property management business. Having earned a double major in Economics and Geography from McMaster, Jason graduated with an MBA from York University's Schulich School of Business in 2014, specializing in international business.#jasonpottinger #torontoargonautsalumniassociation #petermartinmemorialgolftournament #chrispomay #livewithcdptalkshow https://x.com/JasonPottingerhttps://argoalumni.com/  / jasonpottinger  https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomayhttps://www.cameo.com/chrispomay book a personalized video message from yours truly CDP! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chris... if you wish to support my You Tube Channel media content. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...https://www.barrycullen.com/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54200596...

In aflevering #163 blikken Dennis en Hans traditioneel vooruit op het nieuwe seizoen in de NHL. Het tweeluik aan previews wordt vandaag afgesloten met de Western Conference en springen de heren gelijk in het diepe met onder meer Presidents' Trophy houder Colorado Avalanche. Verder was er andermaal een update met betrekking tot de NHL-wedstrijden op Disney+ en behandelen de heren oud en vertrouwd aandachtspunten en stellingen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whoa, Shuhei!  We’ve got a lot to talk about.  Stack it up and feel the power of a terrifying, trophy-hunting trio!  Join Tricky, Matt and Alex (on another wayward Monday) as they discuss, among other things, Marvel’s Wolverine, Mass Effect 2, Quake, and No, I’m not a Human.  What’s more, we broach Bungie’s revised plan for Destiny 2, and we delve into the effectiveness of the PlayStation 5 “blackout.”  And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming!  Grab a seat, or stand if you want, as we break down all of the latest news! As usual, the news is full of surprises.  We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter.  What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! In keeping with our desire to take over the airwaves, and make Master Splinter proud, we’re overjoyed that iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. For us, it's a tremendous honor to be part of three massive and respected entertainment communities.  We work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but we owe so much love to our listeners, who keep the show strong and growing.  Cheers to y’all! If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Listen to Trophy Whores Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Pandora Podcast Republic Podcast Addict Spreaker Pocket Casts Overcast and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 731 – Blackout Back Out

Fall on the White River is the BEST time to catch a certain TROPHY fish. → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join other Ozarkers in our Patreon - The Holler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get show notes and stories in our NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Morgan Guss and Logan Huff of Diamond State Fly Co. join the Kyles live from Cotter, Arkansas for a full breakdown of what fall fly fishing on the White River actually looks like — lower flows, more user-friendly tactics, gorgeous foliage, and rainbows that are noticeably bigger thanks to the new regulations. Whether you've never held a fly rod or you're ready to level up your streamer game, Morgan and Logan lay out exactly what to throw, where to find fish, and how to read the river when the water changes from 700 to 20,000 CFS in a single afternoon. This one doubles as a trip-planning episode: covering Ember Shoals Resort, the F3T Film Tour in October, and the Streamer Love Fest Fly Battle in January. Together with... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry leader in scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poncho Outdoors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Outfitting the modern outdoorsman (claim $10 off) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ember Shoals Outdoor Resort⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Just steps from World-Class Trout Waters 0:00 – Welcome from Ember Shoals in Cotter, Arkansas 4:00 – Diamond State Fly Co.: How They're Breaking the Fly Shop Stigma 13:00 – Fall Fly Fishing on the White River 17:00 – Nymphing, Hopper Dropper & Fall Streamer Tactics 22:00 – How to Read High Water on the White Like a Guide 34:00 – Flies That Actually Work 42:00 – Are the New White River Regs Working? 47:00 – Upcoming Events: What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com

The fourth quarter is when many real estate agents lose consistency—but it doesn't have to be that way. Instead of chasing the one big “trophy” deal, focus on motivated clients, the price points you consistently close, and the daily activities that keep your pipeline full. In this episode, we break down three mindset shifts that can help you finish the year strong and build momentum heading into 2027: prioritize motivation over price point, stay committed to daily prospecting and appointments, and use your own business data to identify your bread-and-butter business. The goal isn't to swing for the fences every time. It's to consistently get on base.

Tina Stafford, Tour Director for the Ladies International Poker Series (LIPS), joins the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast to talk women in poker, the growth of the LIPS tour, her journey in the game, and what's next for ladies poker.Tina also joins us to promote the upcoming WPF Ladies Weekend USA at Rivers Casino Philadelphia, happening October 16–18, 2026.♠️ WPF LADIES WEEKEND USA – RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIAFriday, October 16• 7–10 PM — WPF Ladies Weekend Meet Up Game / Cash GamesSaturday, October 17• 10 AM — Coffee & Chat• 12 PM — Main Event• $320 NLHE• 30K starting chips / 30-minute levelsSunday, October 18• 1:15 PM — “Invite the Guys!” Kings & Queens• $150 NLHE• 25K starting chips / 20-minute levels• Trophy for the last man “King” and last woman “Queen” standingFollow Tina Stafford on Instagram: @tinalasvegas

Post match analysis with Matt Heath plus reaction from Foxes boss Russell Martin.

On hour two of Tootell & Nuanez, Ryan and Colter welcome former Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year and current Griz volleyball junior Delaney Russell onto the show to preview tonight's matchup against the Bobcats. With the first conference games of the season and the Main Line Trophy up for grabs, they discuss what's at stake in the rivalry matchup.Next, Ryan and Colter take their first looks at Montana and Montana State as both teams prepare for big Big Sky Conference showdowns. Montana takes on UC Davis, while Montana State faces Northern Colorado. Hear from Bobby Kennedy and Brent Vigen as the guys break down these pivotal upcoming matchups.

It's time for our monthly STATE OF THE HERONS. A lot has changed since our last check-in. Inter Miami has struggled to consistently get results in MLS, Kily González has taken over, and the Herons have added another trophy after winning the Campeones Cup.So how should we feel about Inter Miami right now?On this episode of Battered Herons, we're taking a step away from individual match reactions and looking at the bigger picture. We'll assess the squad, the performances we've seen over the past month, Kily's early impact, what's working, what still needs fixing and whether winning a trophy has changed our outlook on the season.We'll also discuss our expectations for the final stretch. What would make the rest of 2026 a success? How much confidence do we have in this team heading toward the playoffs? And after everything we've seen this season, is Inter Miami actually capable of making another championship run?It's our September temperature check on the Herons.Where are we now—and where is this team going?#InterMiami #BatteredHerons #StateOfTheHerons #InterMiamiCF #KilyGonzalez #CampeonesCup #MLS #MLS2026 #MLSCup #MLSPlayoffs #InterMiamiFans #MiamiSoccer #Herons #VamosMiami #InterMiamiNews #MajorLeagueSoccer #Soccer #Football

My good friend Bobby of the T'n'T College Football Podcast joins to discuss the storylines and games of the week filling the Week 4 Lambert Trophy race.

Inter Miami finally has a trophy in 2026. But does winning the Campeones Cup change how we should feel about this season?After a difficult stretch of results, Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul to capture the Campeones Cup, giving the Herons their first silverware of the year.On this episode of Battered Herons, we're taking a second look at the victory now that the celebration has settled down.Does winning a trophy salvage what had become a disappointing season? How much should the Campeones Cup mean to supporters? And after debating whether this competition even mattered before the game, does actually lifting the trophy change our perspective?We're also talking about Kily González's first match in charge. He walked into Inter Miami and immediately won a trophy, but how much of what we saw can realistically be attributed to the new manager? We'll discuss the tactical changes we noticed, his decisions and whether Wednesday gave us any clues about what Kily's Inter Miami will eventually become.Most importantly: where does Miami go from here?One trophy doesn't erase all of the problems we've seen, but could this be exactly the spark Inter Miami needed heading into the final stretch of the season?We'll finish the show by turning our attention to San Diego FC and previewing this weekend's matchup as Miami tries to take the momentum from a championship night and finally turn it into sustained MLS success.Champions on Wednesday. Back to work this weekend.Has the outlook for Inter Miami's season officially changed?#InterMiami #BatteredHerons #InterMiamiCF #CampeonesCup #CampeonesCupChampions #KilyGonzalez #CruzAzul #SanDiegoFC #InterMiamiVsSanDiego #MLS #MajorLeagueSoccer #InterMiamiFans #MiamiSoccer #Herons #VamosMiami #InterMiamiNews #Champions #MLS2026 #Soccer #Football

In this episode of the Drive Pink Dialogue podcast, Scotty and Saur discuss Inter Miami's 2-0 win against Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup, Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Casemiro, and Dayne St. Clair, what went right, how Kily González managed the game, and as always, they give out some awards.

João Neves has accumulated a trophy cabinet that rivals many all-time greats. In this episode, we break down the Portuguese international's move from Benfica to Paris Saint-Germain for €60 million, his 16 major honors across domestic and European competition, his exceptional press resistance on the half-turn, and how his developing goalscoring instinct is transforming him into a complete central midfielder.JoãoNeves PSG Benfica Ligue1 ChampionsLeague Portugal FootballNews TacticalAnalysis FootballPodcast

What do you get when you're the Valedictorian? A teeny tiny crooked plaque with Aladdin's genie lamp on it.

Whoa, Shuhei!  We’ve got a lot to talk about.  Stack it up and feel the power of a terrifying, trophy-hunting twosome!  Join Tricky and Alex (on a wayward Monday) as they discuss, among other things, PixelJunk Monsters, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Marvel’s Wolverine.  What’s more, we broach Microsoft’s new stake in Kojima Productions’ Physint, and we delve into the fate of Moss developer Polyarc Games.  And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming!  Grab a seat, or stand if you want, as we break down all of the latest news! As usual, the news is full of surprises.  We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter.  What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! In keeping with our desire to take over the airwaves, and make Master Splinter proud, we’re overjoyed that iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. For us, it's a tremendous honor to be part of three massive and respected entertainment communities.  We work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but we owe so much love to our listeners, who keep the show strong and growing.  Cheers to y’all! If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Please subscribe to the Trophy Whores feed in iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, IHeartRadio, Stitcher, or RSS and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 730 – Sony Opts for No-Jima

Summer Coolers – Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals received a major wake-up call last season. After finishing atop the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, Washington dropped 16 points, finished fourth in the Metropolitan Division with 95 and missed the playoffs. GM Chris Patrick responded aggressively, surrounding Alexander Ovechkin with Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch and Boone Jenner. Neil Smith and Vic Morren see a Capitals roster that, on paper, looks significantly stronger—and determined not to repeat last season's disappointment.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Washington finishes fourth in the Metro with 95 points, a 16-point decline from the previous season, and misses the Stanley Cup Playoffs.[00:00:25] Despite winning the Cup in 2018, the Capitals have won only one playoff series since that championship.[00:00:40] Offense, defense, power play and penalty killing all decline as many players fail to duplicate their career seasons from 2024-25.[00:00:55] Pierre-Luc Dubois also misses significant time with injury, contributing to a season where many of the previous year's positives disappear.[00:01:00] Neil describes missing the playoffs as an “ice bucket challenge” after Washington had challenged for the Presidents' Trophy the year before.[00:01:25] That previous season also featured Ovechkin passing Wayne Gretzky's career goal-scoring record, creating an unforgettable year in Washington.[00:01:45] The disappointing follow-up convinces management that dramatic changes are necessary to give Ovechkin and the existing core more support.[00:02:00] Ovechkin re-signs July 2 on a one-year, $4.25 million contract and enters the season 71 goals away from 1,000.[00:02:20] Jordan Kyrou arrives from St. Louis for Connor McMichael, Dalibor Dvorsky and a 2026 first-round pick.[00:02:40] Washington then lands Alex Tuch in a sign-and-trade with Buffalo and signs longtime Columbus captain Boone Jenner.[00:03:00] Vic views the three additions as a major statement from Chris Patrick, bringing Washington more scoring, experience and leadership.[00:03:15] Neil likes McMichael and acknowledges Washington surrendered quality pieces, but Tuch brings another high-end player into the lineup.[00:03:30] Kyrou provides the pure goal-scoring ability he displayed in St. Louis, while Jenner adds veteran leadership to an already mature roster.[00:04:00] Additional depth arrives with Johnny Brodzinski, Josh Dunne, Justin Holl and 6-foot-7 defenseman Vincent Desharnais.[00:04:25] Trevor van Riemsdyk leaves for Pittsburgh, Brandon Duhaime signs with Toronto and Brett Leason heads to San Jose.[00:04:40] Washington also has intriguing young players pushing toward larger roles, beginning with 6-foot-5, 225-pound Ilya Protas.[00:05:00] Protas produced four points in four NHL games last season and could become a much more significant part of the Capitals lineup.[00:05:15] Cole Hutson, younger brother of Montreal defenseman Lane Hutson, is another prospect to watch after appearing in 14 games for Washington.[00:05:35] Neil likes the young talent coming through the system and believes the Capitals look considerably stronger on paper than they did last season.Washington isn't quietly hoping for a rebound. The Capitals responded to missing the playoffs by adding Kyrou, Tuch and Jenner around Ovechkin and the established core. They sacrificed some younger assets to do it, but the message is clear: this organization still intends to compete now. After last season's dramatic step backward, Neil and Vic see a roster built to make sure Washington doesn't experience the same disappointment again.

Summer Coolers – Winnipeg JetsThe Winnipeg Jets went from winning the Presidents' Trophy to one of the NHL's biggest disappointments. A 34-point decline left Winnipeg at .500, seventh in the Central and outside the playoffs. Nearly every major metric collapsed, including Connor Hellebuyck's normally dominant goaltending. Neil Smith and Vic Morren disagree somewhat on how quickly Winnipeg can rebound, but both agree the margin for error is small—and Scott Arniel enters the season under significant pressure.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Winnipeg suffers a stunning 34-point decline one year after winning the Presidents' Trophy, finishing seventh in the Central and 26th overall.[00:00:25] The Jets become the second consecutive Presidents' Trophy winner to miss the playoffs the following season.[00:00:40] Every major metric collapses: offense falls from third to 25th, defense from first to 21st, power play from first to 24th and penalty killing to 21st.[00:01:00] Winnipeg starts reasonably well before entering a prolonged slide in November and never regaining its confidence.[00:01:20] Hellebuyck, one of the biggest reasons for Winnipeg's previous success, simply isn't the same goaltender during the disappointing season.[00:01:40] Stuart Skinner is added during the offseason, providing insurance alongside Hellebuyck and potentially protecting Winnipeg if its goaltending situation changes.[00:02:00] Neil believes Scott Arniel enters the season on the hot seat. Another poor start could force GM Kevin Cheveldayoff into a coaching change.[00:02:20] Winnipeg's lone trade addition is defenseman John St. Ivany from Pittsburgh in exchange for David Gustafsson.[00:02:40] Cole Perfetti avoids arbitration with a five-year, $6 million-per-season contract and becomes one of the most important players on the roster.[00:03:00] Neil says Perfetti now needs to establish himself alongside Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor as a legitimate high-end offensive contributor.[00:03:30] Josh Morrissey provides offense from the blue line, but Winnipeg needs considerably more production throughout its forward group.[00:04:00] UFA additions include Skinner, Noah Gregor, Mario Ferraro and Henry Thrun, while Cole Koepke and Walker Duehr are retained.[00:04:30] Eric Comrie, Jacob Bryson and Ville Heinola are among the departures as Winnipeg reshapes some of its depth.[00:05:00] Vic sees very little margin for error. Morrissey and Neal Pionk provide quality defense, but injuries up front could expose a thin forward group.[00:05:20] Neil is more optimistic, believing a core featuring Hellebuyck, Scheifele, Connor, Morrissey and Perfetti is talented enough to rebound significantly.[00:05:45] Vic argues the depth concerns exist even before injuries become part of the equation.[00:06:00] Jonathan Toews retires after playing all 82 games in his comeback season, finishing with 11 goals and 29 points.[00:06:20] Prospects to watch include Brayden Yager, Elias Salomonsson, Brad Lambert and 2026 eighth-overall selection Viggo Björck.[00:07:00] The central question: was last season simply an aberration, or is Winnipeg's Stanley Cup window closing?[00:07:15] Neil believes the championship window is narrowing, but he still considers Winnipeg talented enough to return to postseason contention.[00:07:35] Neil recalls his own Rangers winning the Presidents' Trophy, missing the playoffs the following season and then winning the 1994 Stanley Cup—but says these Jets lack that team's depth.[00:08:00] Vic remains more skeptical because Utah, Nashville, St. Louis, Minnesota, Colorado and Dallas create an incredibly crowded Central Division race.[00:08:30] Neil's final assessment is that Winnipeg probably isn't as dominant as it was two years ago or as poor as it looked last season—the truth is somewhere in between.The Jets still possess legitimate stars in Hellebuyck, Scheifele, Connor and Morrissey. What they lack is the depth to absorb injuries or prolonged slumps. Winnipeg doesn't necessarily need to rediscover its Presidents' Trophy form, but another season outside the playoffs would raise major questions about the coach, roster and future of this core.

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This week we talk about the World 100 weekend at Eldora Speedway. We were onsite for all three nights of action and we talk about the storylines from the weekend and Nick Hoffman's big win. We also talk about the AFCS championship weekend and Labor Day weekend results.

Welcome to Tales from the Waystone; Summer Reading Program - Godzilla Trophy Head x Big Fish, where we will be going over pages 95 through 149 of Simon Jimenez' The Spear Cuts Through Water. We'll also chat about a movie we both love: Big Fish Please consider rating the show and leaving us a review! It'll help our tiny podcast be seen by more people! We have a Patreon! Patreon.com/waystonepod! Also!!! Join our Discord!  https://discord.gg/ebDBWfrU9V  

Two years ago at this time, the Nashville Predators were the talk of the NHL signing a trio of high-profile free agents and assuming the expectations that came with it. In short, 2024-25 was a train wreck from opening night.Last season didn't start much better before a late push got the Predators into a spot in late March before falling short at the finish.After an aggressive off-season by new team President/GM Chris MacFarland improved team depth considerably, the expectations have returned.Head coach Andrew Brunette joins Neil and Vic to discuss a pivotal season coming up in Music City.There's also some league news to catch up on as a former villain in Montreal signs with the Canadiens and the effect that has on the Anaheim Ducks.IN THIS EPISODE[01:18] - Predators head coach Andrew Brunette is welcomed to the show with a quick look back to the Game 7 overtime goal he scored for Minnesota in Colorado in 2003, a goal which was the last surrendered by Patrick Roy in his brilliant NHL career.[02:53] - A seventh-round pick in both junior hockey and in the NHL, Brunette comments on a career spanning over 1100 games with a half dozen organizations including Nashville and twice with Minnesota.[06:25] - The aspiration to be a head coach amidst having assumed several front office roles with Minnesota upon retirement as a player in 2013.[11:02] - After taking over Florida for Joel Quenneville early in the 2021-22 season, Brunette leads the Panthers to the Presidents' Trophy and is a coach of the year finalist, yet is replaced. As opposed to accepting a front office position with Florida, he opts to join New Jersey as an associate coach in order to remain behind the bench.[13:16] - The call from Nashville to be the head coach and what could have been in the Predators opening round series with Vancouver in 2024.[15:53] - The summer of 2024. Three high-profile free agent signings came with equally high expectations for the Predators. Brunette candidly speaks about the difficulty of that season from its very outset.[19:20] - 2025-26 started much like the season before. However, things eventually began to kick in and the team just fell short of the playoffs after finding themselves in a spot in late March. Brunette credits then-GM Barry Trotz for helping him grow through two challenging seasons.[22:16] - Just as there was a transition two years ago with new players, there comes another one with Chris MacFarland coming over from Colorado to replace Trotz.[24:05] - With MacFarland making a quick impression with numerous acquisitions, the feeling with this new group and the experience of two seasons ago that prepares Brunette for the expectation this time around.[26:46] - What fans can expect to see when the Predators are on their game.[29:14] - Wrapping up the discussion with Andrew Brunette and other league news including Chris Kreider's arrival in Montreal, a controversial signing in Edmonton, a former captain headed to Red Wings training camps and a couple of retirements.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #BZZR #UBS #AndrewBrunette #SpencerCarbery #RodBrind'Amour #JeffBlashill #PeterDeBoer #JohnHynes #PatrickRoy #MikeYeo #JohnTorchetti #ChuckFletcher #PaulFenton #JoelErikssonEk #JoelQuenneville #PaulMaurice #LindyRuff #JackHughes #NicoHischier #JesperBratt #DougieHamilton #BarryTrotz #BrockBoeser #RomanJosi #DavidPoile #StevenStamkos #JonathanMarchessault #BradySkjei #ChrisMacFarland #JoeSakic #RossColton #JackDrury #ChaseBradley #JackAchan #MavrikBourque #IlyaLyubushkin #NilsHoglander #AlexKerfoot #AdamEdstrom #ErikHaula #FedorSvechkov #ZachL'Heureux #LukeEvangelista #ChrisKreider #JeffGorton #MartinSt.Louis #CareyPrice #JurajSlafkovsky #JimRamsay #CutterGauthier #LeoCarlsson #PatVerbeek #AlexFormenton #MaryLoewen #MamaStanley #StanBowman #MikeBabcock #DylanLarkin #MaxDomi #TieDomi #JohnKlingberg #ConnorIngram #ElliotteFriedman #AnaheimDucks #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #AtlantaThrashers #OwenSoundPlaters #OHL #PortlandPirates #AHL #CalderCup #JackAdamsAward #NHLPlayerAssistanceProgram #MastertonTrophy

Choosing a ballet variation can feel overwhelming. With so many options, and so much pressure to choose the “right” one, it can be easy to focus only on what looks impressive or what might earn the highest score.In this episode, I'm joined by Carrie Euker, founder of Étoile Dance Competition, to talk about how dancers, teachers, and parents can approach variation selection (and the entire competition dance landscape) more thoughtfully.Key “pointes” in this episode: Why age-appropriateness should be one of the first considerations when choosing a variation How the character and personality of a variation can help guide the decision How teachers can adapt variations to meet a dancer where they are technically How to balance a dancer's strengths, challenges, artistry, and personality Why choosing a variation shouldn't be about finding the one that will simply get the highest score The importance of giving young dancers opportunities to develop as artists and performers, rather than rushing them into mature roles Why competitions can be an opportunity for education and development, not just placement Looking beyond the most prestigious opportunities and considering what is actually the right fit for an individual dancer Why dancers need experience with corps de ballet work, not just solos Why the process of learning and rehearsing is just as important as the final performanceCarrie also shares great perspective on the pressure young dancers face today and the value in letting dancers develop at their own pace.Ultimately, the goal isn't to find the variation that makes a dancer look the most impressive. It's to find something that allows them to grow, learn, and actually be themselves onstage.Connect with Étoile Dance CompetitionWEBSITE: https://www.etoilecomp.com/brainyINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/etoiledancecompLinks & Resources:REGISTER FOR SEE AND BE SEEN: https://eisenhowerdance.org/beseenORZA: www.orzabrand.com (use code BRAINYBALLERINA for 10% off)Let's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

Does the Campeones Cup actually matter — or are we desperately trying to convince ourselves that it does?

Does the Campeones Cup actually matter — or are we desperately trying to convince ourselves that it does?

Summer Coolers – New York RangersThe New York Rangers enter 2026-27 trying to climb out of an astonishing fall. Just three seasons removed from winning the Presidents' Trophy, the Rangers finished last in the Eastern Conference and 30th overall while missing the playoffs for a second consecutive year. GM Chris Drury responded with seven offseason deals, headlined by the acquisition and massive extension of Pavel Dorofeyev. Neil Smith and Vic Morren believe the Rangers are better on paper—but questions about Dorofeyev, the loss of Vinny Trocheck, and lingering dysfunction leave them viewing New York as, at best, a potential wild-card team.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Rangers finish last in the East and 30th overall, missing the playoffs for a second straight season after winning the Presidents' Trophy in 2023-24.[00:00:25] Chris Drury responds aggressively, making seven offseason deals in an attempt to reshape the roster.[00:00:40] The biggest move brings Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas for 2026 first- and third-round picks plus a conditional 2028 first.[00:00:55] Dorofeyev immediately signs a seven-year contract worth $11 million per season, creating enormous expectations at Madison Square Garden.[00:01:00] The Rangers acquire Sean Durzi, Cole Beaudoin and a 2027 third-round pick from Utah in exchange for Vinny Trocheck.[00:01:20] Jonas Korpisalo arrives from Boston to back up Igor Shesterkin, while Marcus Pettersson is acquired from Vancouver for a conditional 2030 first-round pick.[00:01:40] Oliver Bjorkstrand also joins from Tampa Bay. Vic believes the Rangers have improved but sees competing for a wild card as their realistic ceiling.[00:02:00] Neil remains concerned about the dysfunction surrounding the organization and says he needs to see evidence that those problems are truly gone.[00:02:15] Dorofeyev scored 72 goals over the previous two seasons, but Neil warns that much of his success came while playing with an outstanding Vegas power play.[00:02:35] The key question becomes who will consistently get Dorofeyev the puck in New York. Neil views him as a finisher who needs quality setup opportunities.[00:02:55] His $11 million salary only increases the pressure, putting him financially alongside Shesterkin, who has already proven himself as a franchise-level player.[00:03:15] Neil likes Durzi but believes losing Trocheck hurts. He describes Trocheck as a heart-and-soul player who brought important qualities to the Rangers.[00:03:35] Marcus Pettersson reunites with Mike Sullivan after their time together in Pittsburgh, although Neil questions whether Pettersson remains the same player he was then.[00:04:00] There is potential for an improved power play with Mika Zibanejad, Dorofeyev, a healthy Adam Fox and J.T. Miller.[00:04:20] Alexis Lafrenière remains another major variable. The Rangers are still waiting for the former No. 1 overall pick to fully become the player they envisioned.[00:04:40] Joe Veleno and Dennis Cholowski add depth, while Will Borgen, Johnny Brodzinski, Connor Sheary and Connor Mackey are among the departures.[00:05:00] The prospect pipeline provides some optimism, beginning with Albert Smaits, selected fifth overall in 2026.[00:05:20] Smaits brings physicality and Olympic experience with Latvia, and Neil likes the possibility that he could be closer to NHL-ready than most 18-year-olds.[00:05:35] Liam Greentree, acquired in the Artemi Panarin trade with Los Angeles, and 2025 second-round pick Malcolm Spence are other young players to watch.[00:06:00] Matt Rempe remains with the Rangers, while fellow giant Adam Edstrom is traded to Nashville for a fifth-round selection.[00:06:20] Neil again highlights Smaits, referencing Craig Button's assessment that the youngster may be among the most NHL-ready players from his draft class.[00:06:40] Brett Berard is sent to Montreal for defenseman William Trudeau, a move Vic views almost as addition by subtraction.[00:07:00] Ultimately, Neil and Vic see improvement—but not enough to declare the Rangers contenders. Their realistic battle may simply be scraping and clawing for a wild-card position.The Rangers have almost certainly bottomed out, but how quickly can they climb? Dorofeyev must justify his massive contract, the power play needs to click, Lafrenière must take another step, and the organizational dysfunction has to disappear. New York should be better—but returning to the NHL's

Summer Coolers – Los Angeles KingsThe Los Angeles Kings enter 2026-27 as the NHL's oldest team and perhaps one of its biggest short-term gambles. After finishing fourth in the Pacific with 90 points, Los Angeles finally avoided another first-round matchup with Edmonton—only to draw the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche and get swept. Now Peter Laviolette takes over behind the bench, Anze Kopitar has retired, and GM Ken Holland has doubled down on veteran experience. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine whether the Kings have enough left for one more playoff run or whether age is finally about to catch up with them.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Peter Laviolette takes over as head coach after DJ Smith, who had replaced Jim Hiller. The Kings finished fourth in the Pacific with 90 points.[00:00:25] After four consecutive playoff eliminations against Edmonton, LA finally avoids the Oilers—only to draw Colorado and get swept in four games.[00:00:45] The Kings have not won a playoff series since defeating the New York Rangers to capture the 2014 Stanley Cup.[00:01:00] The numbers reveal major problems. LA's offense falls from 14th to 29th, while the power play finishes 28th at 17 percent.[00:01:20] The defense remains respectable, tied for sixth, but the penalty kill plunges from eighth the previous season all the way to 30th.[00:01:40] There are no major trade acquisitions during the offseason, while defenseman Brandt Clarke re-signs for five years at $7.4 million per season.[00:02:00] Ken Holland again turns toward veteran players, beginning with Corey Perry returning for a second stint with the Kings. Perry will be 41 and signs for one year at $1 million plus potential bonuses.[00:02:20] Erik Haula arrives at age 35, defenseman Erik Gustafsson is 34, and 32-year-old Scott Laughton re-signs for three years at $3.5 million annually.[00:02:40] Matt Zuccarello joins at age 38 on a heavily incentive-based contract, adding yet another veteran to what is already the NHL's oldest roster.[00:03:00] Drew Doughty turns 37, while Artemi Panarin is also well into his 30s. Neil and Vic believe LA desperately needs production from Panarin, Adrian Kempe, and Quinton Byfield.[00:03:20] The biggest departure is captain Anze Kopitar, who retires after a legendary Kings career. His No. 11 will eventually join the franchise's honored numbers in the rafters.[00:03:40] Doughty could become captain during the final year of his contract, but replacing Kopitar's presence and leadership will be extremely difficult.[00:04:00] Neil explains the problem with relying on older players: there is very little upside. Veterans generally maintain their previous level or begin declining rather than suddenly improving.[00:04:20] He still believes LA has a more complete roster than some Pacific Division competitors, but sees the Kings as extremely close to the playoff bubble.[00:04:40] Injuries could become devastating because an older roster may not possess enough depth to withstand losing important players for extended periods.[00:05:00] LA was the only one of the 16 playoff teams last season to have a losing home record.[00:05:15] The Kings also suffered 20 overtime or shootout losses. With an offense ranked 29th, finding just a few additional goals in those situations could dramatically change their position in the standings.[00:05:35] Kopitar may not have been the offensive force he was earlier in his career, but Neil emphasizes that losing his leadership could have an enormous impact.[00:05:55] One potential reason for optimism is Laviolette. Neil points to his history of producing strong results during his first season with new teams.[00:06:15] Whether in New York, Washington, Nashville, or elsewhere, Laviolette has often generated an immediate response with his new voice and approach.[00:06:30] Neil believes Holland may be counting on that first-year Laviolette effect to squeeze one more playoff appearance out of this veteran roster before the Kings are forced to inject significantly more youth.Los Angeles is built to win now, but the margin for error is razor-thin. If the veterans remain healthy and Laviolette produces his typical first-year boost, the Kings could fight for a wild-card position. If age, injuries, and their offensive problems catch up with them, the transition toward a younger era may arrive much sooner.

Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should hand their 2016-17 Premier League title to Tottenham. Plus, Arsenal and Liverpool both open their Champions League campaigns with wins, and the Manchester Derby is on the horizon.Subscribe for Premier League, MLS and Champions League coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.AI gave us an assist in the creation of today's podcast, but the hat trick is our own.

Summer Coolers – Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for six consecutive seasons, but there may finally be reasons for optimism. Rick Bowness returns after helping stabilize the club following his midseason arrival, Zach Werenski has recommitted to Columbus, Jet Greaves has emerged as the No. 1 goaltender, and the addition of Valeri Nichushkin could provide a significant offensive boost. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine whether the Blue Jackets can finally take the next step, how they replace former captain Boone Jenner, and why Adam Fantilli could become one of the defining players—and leaders—of Columbus' future.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Columbus finishes fifth in the Metropolitan Division with 92 points, 11th in the Eastern Conference and 17th overall, missing the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season.[00:00:25] The franchise still owns only one playoff series victory in its history—the stunning 2019 sweep of the Presidents' Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning.[00:00:45] Columbus remains largely middle-of-the-pack offensively, defensively, on the power play, and on the penalty kill. Vic describes the team as simply “okay” in almost every major area.[00:01:00] Rick Bowness replaces Dean Evason in January and initially produces significant improvement, particularly in Columbus' ability to protect leads and avoid giving away points late in games.[00:01:20] The Blue Jackets finish 10 games above .500 during Bowness' 37 games, but a disastrous 3-9-1 finish over their final 13 games destroys their playoff hopes.[00:01:40] Bowness publicly challenges the team after the season, making it clear that changes would be necessary if he returned behind the bench. He is back, setting the stage for an important training camp.[00:02:00] The offseason initially brings major uncertainty when two important players indicate they may not remain with the organization. Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Zach Werenski eventually reverses course and says he wants to stay and win in Columbus.[00:02:25] With Boone Jenner leaving for Washington, Werenski could become a candidate for the captaincy as Columbus searches for its next locker-room leader.[00:02:45] Kirill Marchenko becomes the remaining contract concern. He will be a restricted free agent after the season and has expressed uncertainty about signing another deal with Columbus.[00:03:00] General Manager Don Waddell makes one of his biggest moves by acquiring Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche for second-, third-, and fifth-round draft picks spread across 2026, 2027, and 2028.[00:03:25] Neil acknowledges the concerns surrounding Nichushkin's past but says he has heard the forward is a changed person who is excited about his opportunity in Columbus.[00:03:45] Nichushkin should receive increased ice time and additional power-play opportunities, potentially giving the Blue Jackets an important new offensive weapon.[00:04:00] Columbus loses several players, beginning with longtime captain Boone Jenner. Mason Marchment signs with San Jose, Brendan Gaunce joins Boston, and Zach Aston-Reese leaves for Philadelphia.[00:04:20] Charlie Coyle remains in Columbus on a six-year, $6 million-per-season contract and could assume some of the veteran leadership responsibilities previously carried by Jenner.[00:04:40] Ryan Lomberg arrives from Calgary, bringing additional energy and physicality to the lineup, while Columbus also retains several of its own depth pieces.[00:05:00] Two important restricted free agents avoid arbitration. Jet Greaves signs for three years at $5 million per season, while Cole Sillinger agrees to a three-year deal worth $4.6 million annually.[00:05:25] Greaves' contract reflects his emergence as Columbus' No. 1 goaltender after overtaking Elvis Merzlikins during the 2025-26 season. Neil believes Greaves proved he can become a very good NHL netminder.[00:05:50] Sillinger's commitment, along with Werenski's renewed desire to remain with the organization, provides evidence that Columbus is not struggling to retain everyone.[00:06:10] Neil believes the organization enters training camp in a much healthier position than it appeared to be only a month earlier, with Marchenko now representing the primary unresolved long-term concern.[00:06:30] Columbus also has young talent coming through the pipeline, including defenseman Jackson Smith, the 14th overall selection in 2025, who produced 26 points in 35 games at Penn State.[00:06:50] Cayden Lindstrom, the fourth overall selection in the 2024 Draft, remains another major prospect, while Luca Del Bel Belluz has already begun gaining NHL experience.[00:07:10] The central question becomes whether all these pieces are enough for Columbus to finally take the last step and qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.[00:07:30] Neil believes the answer will partially depend on the strength of the competition. He sees Columbus as a work in progress but believes Nichushkin improves the offense and Greaves gives the team a developing young goaltender.[00:07:50] Coyle could help fill the leadership void left by Jenner, while Bowness' biggest priority may be preventing another late-season collapse like the one that destroyed Columbus' playoff chances last year.[00:08:10] Vic identifies Adam Fantilli as one of the most important players entering the season. Beyond his offensive ability, Fantilli possesses the intensity and leadership qualities of a potential future captain.[00:08:30] Neil agrees that Fantilli's development must continue. For Columbus to become a playoff team in 2026-27, the former top prospect needs to begin blossoming into the impact player the organization believes he can become.

Summer Coolers – Colorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche were arguably the NHL's most dominant regular-season team, capturing the Presidents' Trophy while leading the league in offense, defense, save percentage, and penalty killing. But their pursuit of another Stanley Cup ended abruptly when the Vegas Golden Knights swept them in the Western Conference Final, with an injured Cale Makar unable to make his usual impact. Now Colorado enters 2026-27 with significant roster turnover, Joe Sakic temporarily back in the GM chair, questions about lost depth, and one enormous piece of business looming: Makar's next contract. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine whether the Avalanche remain the powerhouse they were a year ago.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Colorado comes off a Presidents' Trophy-winning season, capturing the award for the fourth time in franchise history while reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a ninth consecutive year.[00:00:25] The Avalanche race through the first two rounds, sweeping Los Angeles before eliminating Minnesota in five games and reaching the Western Conference Final in only nine playoff games.[00:00:45] Their postseason ends dramatically against Vegas. The Golden Knights sweep Colorado in the conference final, with Cale Makar missing the opening two games before returning for the final two while clearly not at full strength.[00:01:10] The result becomes another reminder that regular-season dominance guarantees nothing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Recent Presidents' Trophy winners have experienced dramatically different outcomes once the postseason begins.[00:01:35] Neil points back to Boston's record-setting 2022-23 season as perhaps the ultimate example. The Bruins dominated the regular season before being eliminated by Florida in the opening round.[00:02:00] Winning the Presidents' Trophy requires tremendous consistency over a full season, but Neil explains that the grind can also take a physical toll before the playoffs even begin.[00:02:20] Makar's health becomes especially significant because Neil considers him, along with Nathan MacKinnon, one of the two most important players on the Avalanche roster.[00:02:40] Colorado's regular-season numbers demonstrate just how dominant the team was. The Avalanche lead the NHL offensively at 3.63 goals per game.[00:03:00] Colorado also finishes first defensively at 2.37 goals allowed per game, while Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood combine to help produce an NHL-best .908 save percentage.[00:03:20] The penalty kill ranks first at 84.6 percent, giving the Avalanche elite performance in almost every major statistical category.[00:03:40] Then comes one of the NHL season's biggest statistical mysteries: despite possessing an incredible collection of offensive talent, Colorado's power play finishes only 27th.[00:04:00] A unit featuring Makar, Devon Toews, MacKinnon, Martin Nečas, Brock Nelson, Nazem Kadri, and Valeri Nichushkin consistently struggles to translate its skill into production with the man advantage.[00:04:20] Vic believes the Avalanche frequently tried to be too perfect, forcing passes into the middle while too many long-distance shots missed the net.[00:04:40] Neil offers another explanation: Colorado may simply have had too many players who wanted the puck. With only one puck available, the group never consistently established who should shoot, who should distribute, and who should become the primary setup option.[00:05:00] Despite Jared Bednar's coaching and Colorado's extraordinary talent, the power play remains an unexplained weakness throughout an otherwise dominant season.[00:05:20] The offseason brings a major front-office change when General Manager Chris MacFarland leaves Colorado on June 2 to join Nashville as President of Hockey Operations.[00:05:40] Joe Sakic steps back into the general manager role on an interim basis and quickly begins reshaping the roster.[00:06:00] Colorado trades Ross Colton and a goaltending prospect to Nashville in exchange for another goalie prospect and third-round selections in 2026 and 2027.[00:06:20] Eight days later, Sakic makes another deal with his former GM, sending Jack Drury, Chase Bradley, and a 2029 third-round selection to Nashville for promising forward Fedor Svechkov and physical forward Zachary L'Heureux.[00:06:45] Valeri Nichushkin is also traded to Columbus for three draft picks, removing another significant forward from Colorado's lineup.[00:07:00] Neil notes that MacKinnon and Makar remain the franchise cornerstones, but championship teams cannot survive on superstars alone. Losing players such as Colton, Drury, Nichushkin, and Joel Kiviranta changes Colorado's overall depth.[00:07:25] Neil remains confident that Colorado will be a strong team, but unlike a year ago, he takes more of a wait-and-see approach because of the amount of supporting talent that has departed.[00:07:50] The biggest long-term storyline surrounds Makar, who enters the final season of his contract at $9 million per year and could become an unrestricted free agent.[00:08:10] With the NHL salary cap scheduled to climb to $113.5 million, Vic expects Makar—along with Dallas star Jason Robertson—to become one of the first players in the next wave of enormous NHL contracts.[00:08:35] Neil explains an important distinction about the rising salary cap: simply because teams are allowed to spend to the ceiling does not mean every franchise has the financial ability or willingness to do so.[00:09:00] The cap represents the maximum a team can spend, not an obligation. Neil compares it to being told you can spend $10,000 in a store—it does not mean you actually have or want to spend the entire amount.[00:09:20] Colorado does spend to retain some defensive depth, re-signing Brent Kulak for five years at $4.5 million per season and bringing back veteran Brent Burns on a one-year, $850,000 contract.[00:09:40] The Avalanche also acquire Jaden Schwartz from Seattle on a three-year deal at $3.25 million per season while adding forwards Vinnie Hinostroza from Florida and Noah Cates from Philadelphia.[00:10:00] Colorado still possesses the superstar foundation necessary to compete for the Stanley Cup, but the supporting cast looks different. Whether the new pieces can replace the depth that departed—and how the Avalanche handle Makar's looming contract—will help determine whether the Presidents' Trophy winners remain among the NHL's true elite in 2026-27.

What happens when your child is doing the right thing—but other people still misunderstand them?In Episode 163 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis continues his Champion Mindset conversation with his daughter Crissy, exploring a powerful distinction:Your reputation is what other people think you are.Your character is who you really are.Crissy shares honestly about being intense, competitive, and committed to working hard—and how not everyone around her appreciates that.Instead of shrinking herself to gain approval, she's learning to stay focused on becoming the person she knows she wants to be.In this episode, you'll discover:How to teach kids the difference between character and reputationWhy approval can become a dangerous measuring stickHelping children stay true to their values when others criticize themWhy hard work can make other people uncomfortableGrowth mindset vs. fixed mindset in sports and lifeWhy parents should reward growth and habits—not only resultsHelping kids process disappointment without letting it define themWhat to do when your child gives everything and still losesHow parents can support a child through setbacksWhy effort and character matter long after trophies are forgottenOne of the strongest lessons in the episode is that parents shouldn't only celebrate the child who finishes first. Greg explains that he was equally proud of both daughters in a recent tournament because both worked hard and grew—even though only one could win.Crissy also opens up about the emotional challenge of sitting out competition while working on recovery, even when she knew it was the right long-term decision.Your kids won't always control what people think about them.But they can control who they become.Subscribe to High Performance Parenting as we help parents raise champion children in a crazy world.#HighPerformanceParenting #ChristianParenting #CharacterMatters #GrowthMindset #ParentingTeens(00:00) - Character vs. Reputation (00:39) - Intro (01:41) - What Is Challenging Chrissy Most? (01:51) - Embracing Hard Work Without a Victim Mindset (02:59) - Growth Is Still a Blessing (04:29) - Character Matters More Than Reputation (05:51) - Stop Building Your Identity Around Approval (06:54) - Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset (08:09) - Reward Growth, Not Just Results (09:33) - What Chrissy Wishes Her Parents Understood (09:37) - Sitting Out When You Want to Compete (11:42) - Processing a Painful Loss (14:17) - Preparing for a Healthy Season (14:34) - How Parents Can Support Their Kids (15:53) - Effort Matters More Than the Trophy

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing Tomoyuki Matsushita's medley magnificence, the recently announced 2026-27 USA National Team, and the SCM qualifier, Jose Finkel Trophy. In actuality, we spent 30 minutes debating who will be the top-4 male and female swimmers in the World going into 2027. Let us know your list!

Bobby shares his thoughts on the hypocrisy surrounding the legendary competition television show! He analyzes the common claims made by contestants with professional dance backgrounds on Dancing with the Stars. By drawing comparisons to professional sports and musical instruments, Bobby explores whether prior training provides an inherent advantage in the competition and discusses the strategic nuances of performing under public scrutiny throughout the season. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRANSparental is not a compliment. It is one parent crossing into the other parent's office and running both while that other parent is still alive, still named, or still on the court paper. Necessity can start it. Pride finishes it. The child grows up under a government that will not stand for review. Some of that government is triage. Fists. Needles. A man or woman who never came. A child who refuses that person is not your trophy. That child is reporting a crime scene. Steal that report, dress it as “he just wants his daddy,” and you are doing the abuser's paperwork. The rest is occupation. You took the vacant shift. Then the shift took your name. Then the child's loyalty became how you sleep. Then warmth toward the living predecessor became betrayal. Courts never bought Gardner's syndrome as medicine. They still see the campaign. Dead phones. Erased photos. Drop-off speeches in your cadence. A kid fluent in your wound and starved of their own hours. Resentment is the fuel. You are not “triggered.” You are parenting the breakup through a body that did not choose it. Happy weekends get colder rules. The face at the door does the sentencing before the mouth does. Pawn-ograhy is the method. Spy. Messenger. Confidant. Stand-in. Trophy. Midnight audience. The child is footage so you can finish a fight you would not finish with an adult. Family systems already caught you. Triangulation. Coalition across generations. Parentification. Enmeshment. You promoted a kid or kept a kid small so you would not have to be one grown person in a room with another grown person. Gatekeeping is not only locking out danger. It is starving a usable parent until they look useless, then pointing at the corpse you made. Fathers run the same play with money and myth. A check is not a father. A slogan is not a mother. Poverty and court delay dress monopoly as fate. High conflict between houses can wound worse than the empty chair. The strong-mother hymn can sanctify a throne. The discarded-father hymn can bless a quit. Nonresident parents who actually stay in cut harm. An excellent solo parent still does not cancel the hunt. Age arrives. The child can smell adults without your narration. A new partner applies for a job that was never posted. You call it protection. The child calls it later, when they cannot hold a partner without managing them like a parent. The spiritual charge is theft. You assigned a child to complete a romance and a gender office they did not apply for. 

We so often get caught up with recognition from other people and winning trophies for earthly accomplishments. Those things are not bad to have, but we should be doing everything to bring God glory, knowing that the crown He places on our head in Heaven is worth far more than anything we could obtain on earth.

The world's great museums are full of art and artifacts that were plundered during an era when plunder was the norm. Now there's a push to return these works to their rightful owners. Sounds simple, right? It's not. (Part 2 of an updated series originally published in 2023.)   SOURCES: Matthew Bogdanos, assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and chief of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit. Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum. Victor Ehikhamenor, Nigerian writer and artist. David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic. Dan Hicks, professor of contemporary archaeology at the University of Oxford and curator of world archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum. Bénédicte Savoy, professor of art history at the Technical University in Berlin.   RESOURCES: "These Looted Treasures Are Home. What Now?," by Alex Marshall (New York Times, 2025). "France's Long-Awaited Restitution Policy Is Finally Here," by Vincent Noce (The Art Newspaper, 2023). Africa's Struggle for Its Art: History of a Postcolonial Defeat, by Bénédicte Savoy (2022). "Who Benefits When Western Museums Return Looted Art?" by David Frum (The Atlantic, 2022). "Museums in England and Wales to Gain Powers to Dispose of Objects on Moral Grounds," by Dalya Alberge (The Guardian, 2022). The Brutish Museums: The Benin Bronzes, Colonial Violence and Cultural Restitution, by Dan Hicks (2020). "The Restitution of African Cultural Heritage. Toward a New Relational Ethics," by Bénédicte Savoy and Felwine Sarr (2018).   EXTRAS: "Can a Museum Be the Conscience of a Nation?," by Freakonomics Radio (2025). "The Hidden Side of the Art Market," by Freakonomics Radio (2021). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.