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Ugo, Sam Warburton & John Barclay discuss the fallout from round three of the Six Nations as England are humbled for the second week in a row, France march on and Scotland backed up their Calcutta Cup win. So what next for England after another damaging defeat? Does their gameplan need to evolve? And how many changes should Steve Borthwick make for Italy? Ireland showed their attack is back to its best. Were Andy Farrell's men written off too soon? Wales are still without a win, but Sam is optimistic Welsh rugby is no longer in freefall after Saturday's performance and turnout at the Principality. France are now one bonus-point win from the title, but can Scotland reproduce the clinical display they showed against England and blow the championship wide open?
On this episode, I speak to Hugo Alves, co-founder of Synthetic Users, about one of the most controversial topics in modern product development: using generative AI to simulate users for research and decision-making. Hugo has a background in clinical psychology and product, and has spent the past three years building a platform that generates synthetic qualitative interviews to help teams reduce risk and make better decisions. Episode highlights: What Synthetic Users actually is - generating in-depth qualitative interviews with AI-powered "synthetic" participants to help teams reduce risk and accelerate discovery Most companies don't do enough, or any, research in the first place, and they need as many tools in their locker to help with the ultimate goal: making great products. The pragmatist's view of AI - why Hugo doesn't care whether LLMs are "conscious", only whether they produce useful outputs The agentic "swarm" approach - using specialised sub-agents (planners, interviewers, critics) instead of one giant prompt to improve quality and reduce drift B2B vs B2C - why synthetic research works well in B2B contexts, and the harder (future) problem of modelling organisational dynamics Bias, sycophancy and realism - the technical concerns around LLMs and how to validate responses with pilots and human comparison studies How to use synthetic research in practice - filtering ideas, informing human interviews, and treating it as an accelerant rather than a replacement "It shouldn't exist" - the moral argument against synthetic users, reacting to UX thought leaders and their objections, and why some of those objections aren't really about evidence ... and much more. Contact Hugo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugomanuelalves/ Website: https://www.syntheticusers.com/ Twitter/"X": https://twitter.com/Ugo_alves
Henry Pollock gets his first England start. Ollie Lawrence returns. Tommy Freeman is back on the wing. Tom Curry starts. There is plenty for Chris and Ugo to unpick from the England team to face Ireland on Saturday. Why has there been so many changes? Is it a reflection of the performance against Scotland? We are joined by Steve Borthwick who talks through the changes in the midfield and back row and why he felt Henry Arundell deserved another shot after his red card against Scotland. Ollie Lawrence is also on the pod. He chats to us about renewing his partnership with Fraser Dingwall and battling with Freeman for the number 13 shirt. We also go deep into his hair regime and find out why he's unable to get his haircut until England head to Rome in March.
Ugo, Ashy and a very happy John Barclay review round two of the Six Nations after Scotland regained the Calcutta Cup. Is a first triple crown since 2010 now on the cards? Did Scotland's gameplan expose England's weaknesses? Should it have been Marcus Smith on the bench at Murrayfield? And is his namesake Fin getting enough Test minutes? France flex their muscles in Cardiff as they put 50 on Wales, can anyone stop the defending champions from winning another title? But why are Wales still struggling defensively under Steve Tandy? Ireland's fly-half debate rumbles on, will it be Sam Prendergast or Jack Crowley lining up at Twickenham? And what is the biggest obstacle preventing Italy from being in the title hunt one day?
Ugo and Chris are inside the England camp with in-form fly-half George Ford and history buff Joe Heyes ahead of this weekend's Calcutta Cup showdown at Murrayfield. We hear all about Ford's love of Pilates and how it's helping improve his game. He also breaks down his crossfield kick to Henry Arundell at the weekend and explains how his rugby league education is still paying dividends at Test level. Heyes talks passionately about the art of scrummaging and what he would like to see instead of in-play adverts when he is packing down. Ugo and Chris also dissect some of Borthwick's key selection calls ahead of the trip to Edinburgh with Marcus Smith dropping out of the 23. How does Borthwick plan to cover 15 without the Quins playmaker in his squad?
Come appare il mondo a un uomo nato con una deformazione? Come affrontare il pregiudizio? Come resistere al risentimento? Una storia singolare nella quale la tentazione di nascondersi si confronta con incontri e occasioni che possono cambiare il destino, al di là di ogni body shaming. Ugo di Baldissera Di Mauro, Elliot Questo e gli altri podcast gratuiti del Post sono possibili grazie a chi si abbona al Post e ne sostiene il lavoro. Se vuoi fare la tua parte, abbonati al Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the Premiership heads into its mid-season break, Ugo and Ashy look back on a packed weekend of action. They start with one of the games of the season as Bath edged Gloucester at Kingsholm, with Charlie Atkinson outstanding. Are Bath still the force they were last year, or are teams starting to work them out? Harlequins are back under the spotlight, with Ashy asking whether, in another sport, Jason Gilmore would already be gone. Is an injury-hit squad finally catching up with Sale, or is their attack the bigger concern? They also reflect on Mark McCall's pending departure at Saracens, and why Brendan Venter may be the perfect person to step in. And, is retiring from international rugby still a thing?
Ugo, Danny and Ashy reflect on the final round of pool matches in the Champions Cup as Quins stole headlines by knocking out two-time winners La Rochelle. Glasgow qualified with a 100% record to guarantee home advantage until the final. Are the Scots now serious contenders for the big prize? We look at the big winners and losers of the draw for the knockout stage. We hear from a disgruntled Bristol fan and try to plot who will make the showpiece in Bilbao. Plus, the guys discuss what led to Scott Robertson leaving the All Blacks just 18 months before the World Cup. Could we see Razor rock up in the Prem?
En Turquie, les statistiques résistent.... et n'annoncent pas d'amélioration sur la place des femmes dans le monde du travail. Seules un tiers d'entre elles ont un emploi légal dans le pays. Un chiffre comparable au pire pays européen en la matière, l'île de Malte. Et pourtant même si la Turquie ne fait pas partie de l'Union européenne, un programme européen intitulé « Women up » vient soutenir les femmes entrepreneures. 11 000 emplois ont ainsi pu être créés. À Ankara, notre correspondante Anne Andlauer, a rencontré Nihal Sevilmen, dont la petite fabrique de chocolat aux fruits a pu se développer grâce à cette aide. La transparence des salaires pour lutter contre les inégalités L'égalité hommes-femmes aura été la grande affaire du dernier mandat de la Commission européenne. Deux directives ont introduit des quotas dans les conseils d'administration des grandes entreprises, et instauré la transparence sur l'égalité des salaires. L'écart homme-femme sur les rémunérations reste de 12% en moyenne en Europe, avec des pics à 19%. La Pologne est loin d'être la plus mal lotie, mais c'est le premier pays à avoir appliqué la directive européenne. Les explications de notre correspondant Adrien Sarlat. La puissance militaire russe La guerre en Ukraine, et les négociations qui se poursuivent avec sur le terrain des attaques massives de la Russie, notamment contre les infrastructures énergétiques. Comment, malgré les sanctions internationales, la Russie parvient-elle à maintenir ce niveau d'armement. Une des premières explications, c'est que ces stocks d'armement, cette puissance, reposent sur un héritage, celui de l'Union soviétique. Martin Boudot et Ugo van Offel signent « Les armes secrètes de Poutine » déjà disponible sur le site de la chaîne franco-allemande Arte. Une chasse à l'homme très particulière La chasse à courre – la chasse au renard et à cheval - est illégale en Angleterre depuis 2005– on ne peut plus poursuivre et tuer un renard… pourtant ce sport existe encore. Certains poursuivent des parcours avec des odeurs artificielles… d'autres ont remplacé la proie à poils roux par un sportif, un coureur en chair et en os. Ce n'est pas si nouveau, l'idée remonte au début du siècle... mais elle connait un regain d'intérêt. Reportage presque lunaire dans la région du Hampshire, dans le sud de l'Angleterre signé Marie Billon.
En Turquie, les statistiques résistent.... et n'annoncent pas d'amélioration sur la place des femmes dans le monde du travail. Seules un tiers d'entre elles ont un emploi légal dans le pays. Un chiffre comparable au pire pays européen en la matière, l'île de Malte. Et pourtant même si la Turquie ne fait pas partie de l'Union européenne, un programme européen intitulé « Women up » vient soutenir les femmes entrepreneures. 11 000 emplois ont ainsi pu être créés. À Ankara, notre correspondante Anne Andlauer, a rencontré Nihal Sevilmen, dont la petite fabrique de chocolat aux fruits a pu se développer grâce à cette aide. La transparence des salaires pour lutter contre les inégalités L'égalité hommes-femmes aura été la grande affaire du dernier mandat de la Commission européenne. Deux directives ont introduit des quotas dans les conseils d'administration des grandes entreprises, et instauré la transparence sur l'égalité des salaires. L'écart homme-femme sur les rémunérations reste de 12% en moyenne en Europe, avec des pics à 19%. La Pologne est loin d'être la plus mal lotie, mais c'est le premier pays à avoir appliqué la directive européenne. Les explications de notre correspondant Adrien Sarlat. La puissance militaire russe La guerre en Ukraine, et les négociations qui se poursuivent avec sur le terrain des attaques massives de la Russie, notamment contre les infrastructures énergétiques. Comment, malgré les sanctions internationales, la Russie parvient-elle à maintenir ce niveau d'armement. Une des premières explications, c'est que ces stocks d'armement, cette puissance, reposent sur un héritage, celui de l'Union soviétique. Martin Boudot et Ugo van Offel signent « Les armes secrètes de Poutine » déjà disponible sur le site de la chaîne franco-allemande Arte. Une chasse à l'homme très particulière La chasse à courre – la chasse au renard et à cheval - est illégale en Angleterre depuis 2005– on ne peut plus poursuivre et tuer un renard… pourtant ce sport existe encore. Certains poursuivent des parcours avec des odeurs artificielles… d'autres ont remplacé la proie à poils roux par un sportif, un coureur en chair et en os. Ce n'est pas si nouveau, l'idée remonte au début du siècle... mais elle connait un regain d'intérêt. Reportage presque lunaire dans la région du Hampshire, dans le sud de l'Angleterre signé Marie Billon.
Well, hello there... and welcome back to The AFA Podcast, and another interview special. This time around we spoke to Ugo Bienvenu, French animator, illustrator and director. Ugo is the director of the new sci-fi feature Arco, which has been doing really well on the awards circuit, being nominated for a Golden Globe and an impressive five Annie Award nominations. The film will be released in the United States in February and in the United Kingdom in March.
Danny, Ugo and Chris review an eventful Champions Cup weekend that produced another big upset after Saracens stunned six-time champions Toulouse. They reflect on the battle between the two Willis brothers and if the result means Sarries are back to their best. Henry Pollock rekindled his love-hate relationship with the Bordeaux fans. We wonder if Damian Penaud is on some kind of assist bonus and we welcome our first ever mortgage advisor onto the pod. Will Crane has gone from the Champ to the Champions Cup after he answered an SOS call from George Skivington. He tells us all about his crazy start to 2026 and his love for the game.
Bentornati su "FRAGRANZE" un podcast che racconta storie di vita quotidiana di chi, grazie al Buddismo, è riuscito a trasformare la propria vita e a farla fiorire.Come si costruisce una felicità autentica?È naturale pensare che derivi dal raggiungimento dei nostri obiettivi: successo, riconoscimenti, gratificazioni. Ma cosa succede quando otteniamo tutto quello per cui abbiamo lottato e scopriamo che non basta? In questa puntata seguiamo il percorso di Ugo, batterista professionista che ha suonato con artisti come Litfiba e Bandabardò, vivendo l'adrenalina dei grandi palcoscenici. Attraverso la pratica del Buddismo di Nichiren Ugo impara a riconoscere le proprie tendenze più profonde e a trasformare il veleno in medicina. La sua storia attraversa il karma, la responsabilità, la battaglia quotidiana contro sé stessi, fino alla scoperta di una nuova dimensione professionale. Una testimonianza su cosa significa vincere ogni giorno per costruire una felicità che non dipende dalle circostanze esterne.Buon ascolto e… fate sentire la vostra fragranza!
It's the first pod of 2026 and there is plenty to discuss with club statements and statement performances on the pitch. Chris, Ashy and Ugo look at what we can and assess the runners and riders ahead of the Six Nations which begins in Paris one month today. Are England finally ready to deliver silverware or will Ireland rise again under Andy Farrell? We analyse the growing issues at Harlequins and Gloucester after damaging defeats at the weekend. What will the coaching reshuffle look like at Kingsholm? And how have Quins gone from champions to languishing at the bottom of the table? We also talk Billy Searle and Adam Radwan's form at Leicester and Mark McCall's comments following another Saracens defeat.
Il y a quelques mois, Ugo et Aubin Ferrari prenaient le départ de l'UTMB, l'une des courses les plus exigeantes, qui réunissait près de 10 000 coureurs venus du monde entier. Quelques jours avant ce grand défi, ils étaient avec nous au DLTDC Penthouse .Enfance sportive, galères, vision moderne de l'ultra… et leurs rêves partagés autour de l'UTMB : un échange vrai, passionné et rempli d'anecdotes ✨Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Chris, Ashy and Ugo pick apart the opening weekend of the Champions Cup. Was it the shot in the arm the tournament needed? Or were there still too many predictable results? Edinburgh caused the biggest upset of the round in what was a great weekend for the Scottish sides. Can Prem champions Bath go all the way this year? Rieko Ioane made his Leinster debut, Mathieu Jalibert shone for defending champions Bordeaux and Noah Caluori scores on his Champions Cup debut. We also discuss the 12-week ban handed to Eben Etzebeth and whether he will actually benefit from time out the game.
We're joined by a very unassuming guest, someone you wouldn't know is a very big amebo but that's exactly how we like it. We have Ugo from our key helpers, Bamboo!!! We talk about our favorite shows and the battle of the streaming sites (we all know Apple TV wins). We also recap the sweetness that was the Abuja Live show, and we want to thank you again for all the love and gifts!! If you missed it, ntor
Who were the big winners and losers this autumn? Ugo, Danny and Chris reflect on what we've learnt this November. Who has progressed and who has regressed? The Springboks have cemented their place at the top of the world game but who would win between them and the great All Blacks team from 2015? The officiating has been a huge talking point over the past four weeks, particularly after events in Dublin this weekend. How do we get the balance right between collision and evasion in the modern game as we strive for player safety? We reflect on Malcolm Marx being crowned World Player of the Year and pick our players of the autumn.
Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we add to our Portal and Portal 2 discussion with an interview with Chet Faliszek. We cover tons of Valve time. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Podcast breakdown: 0:45 Interview 1:09:15 Break 1:09:45 Outro Issues covered: text-based football, all the early computers, programming for the first time, committing fraud, the first zombie game and losing it all, campaign finance reform, getting an opportunity to practice your shtick, selling gray market games, dissing games you're selling, going back and forth with Valve, petting the dog, thanking yourself for being awesome, the Crab Cracker, walking out, diving in on a team, thinking everyone is smarter than you, iterating on Team Fortress and finding its identity, archetypes/stereotypes, multiplayer silhouettes, game lineages, iterating dialogue systems, pushing against the need for a story and being challenged, not having QA and dealing with cert, avoiding the bureaucracy, picking the vibe, negativity with a replacement, symphonies vs rock and roll, DNFing the bugs, a split code base, supporting the player story, playing with friends vs strangers, replaying the game in different roles, tasks vs moving through a space, having three of everything, moments that stick with you, wanting to play the game, getting roped into Portal 2, splitting responsibilities and not commenting on the other, living a little outside the space, playing couch co-op via over the Internet, game face and social cues, being excited about the song, bodies in the space, shipping all the time, shipping hardware and making an ecosystem, iterating and learning, letting the community support and learn from a game, a great storyteller, the logistics of starting up a company, helping each other out, islands, shifting strategy to console. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Erik Wolpaw, Valve, Bossa Studios, Vertigo Games, Kimberly Voll, Stray Bombay, The Anacrusis, Heath Kit, Stratomatic Football/Baseball, TRS-80, Timex Sinclair, Vic 20, Commodore 64, Amiga, PET, Nintendo, Brandon Lee, Project Zomboid, Zombieworld, Open Secrets, Old Man Murray, Computer Shopper, Myth: The Forgotten Lords, Ultima Online, UGO, Penny Arcade, Pointless Waste of Time, Jason Pargin (aka David Wong), Team Fortress (series), Day of Defeat, Half-Life (series/episodes), Scott Lynch, Gabe Newell, Left 4 Dead, Turtle Rock Studios, Mike Booth, Portal, Overwatch, Elan Ruskin, Crystal Dynamics, Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, World War Z, Brad Pitt, Counterstrike, Reed Knight, Jay Pinkerton, Mark Laidlaw, Ellen McLain, The New York Times, The National, Thom Yorke, Kim Swift, The Sock Puppet, Steam Link, A View to a Kill, Far Cry 2, Spelunky, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia. Next time: TBA! Links: Exile, Vilify... with sock puppet Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com
The High and Low Basketball Show is back!Host Ike Amaechi returns with Ugo, Mitch Orsatti, Steven Leslie, and Sean Khan to break down the state of the NBA after a long hiatus. The crew dives straight into the deep end — debating who's the real face of the league in 2025: Luka? Shai? Wemby? Ant-Man? Or has the NBA finally outgrown the idea of one defining superstar?Then, Ike leads the panel through a no-holds-barred Hard Truths segment — confronting the uncomfortable realities NBA fans don't always want to hear, including why the U.S. might not be the center of the basketball universe anymore.And finally, they unpack the “noise” — how the NBA became louder than ever online, yet somehow lost the attention of fans who actually used to watch.Also, check out brand new High and Low merch at vonnabrahamm.com/store, and subscribe to the High and Low Retrospective YouTube channel for deep dives into the TV, film, and music that shaped the culture.Music for this episode is by Lyve of the Enjoy Music Group and Sonny Rocwell of The Goodness. Edited by Vonn August. Executive Producer is Ikenna Agu.Follow High and Low on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @morehighandlow.Send us a textHigh and Low websitehttp://www.vonnabrahamm.com/high-low-podcastTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@morehighandlowInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gethighandlow/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/morehighandlow
Are England now ready to win silverware? Why do Scotland keep choking on the big stage? Does the new Nations Championship devalue the World Cup? There is loads to discuss following another eventful weekend and the launch of World Rugby's long-awaited tournament. Ugo, Danny and Ashy debate how far England have come under Steve Borthwick as their winning streak continues. Scotland have another afternoon to forget at Murrayfield. Wales are off the mark under Steve Tandy and Mack Hansen takes centre stage in Dublin after his hat-trick and choice of footwear. Plus, Henry Pollock catches the eye once again for some unusual antics during the haka.
Chris, Ugo and Danny unpick a jam-packed weekend of autumn rugby. The Springboks storm Paris with 14 men for another statement win. Are they the clear World Cup favourites two years out? Scotland fluff their lines yet again, will they ever end their All Blacks hoodoo under Gregor Townsend? England want to make 10 Test wins in a row but have injury concerns to deal with ahead of New Zealand's trip to Twickenham. What did we learn about Steve Tandy's Wales after they were humbled by Argentina? Plus, there was a big win for Italian rugby and more bold predictions for week three.
Jen Abel is GM of Enterprise at State Affairs and co-founded Jellyfish, a consultancy that helps founders learn zero-to-one enterprise sales. She's one of the smartest people I've ever met on learning enterprise sales, and in this follow-up to our first chat two years ago (covering the zero to $1 million ARR founder-led sales phase), we focus on the skills founders need to learn to go from $1M to $10M ARR.We discuss:1. Why the “mid-market” doesn't exist2. Why tier-one logos like Stripe and Tesla counterintuitively make the best early customers3. The dangers of pricing your product at $10K-$20K4. Why you need to vision-cast instead of problem-solve to win enterprise deals5. Why services are the fastest way to get your foot in the door with enterprises6. How to find and work with design partners7. When to hire your first salesperson and what profile to look for—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsLovable—Build apps by simply chatting with AICoda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Where to find Jen Abel:• X: https://x.com/jjen_abel• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earlystagesales• Website: https://www.jjellyfish.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome back, Jen!(04:38) The myth of the mid-market(08:08) Targeting tier-one logos(10:50) Vision-casting vs. problem-selling(15:35) The importance of high ACVs(20:45) Don't play the small business game with an enterprise company(25:09) Design partners: the double-edged sword(28:11) Finding the right company(36:55) Enterprise sales: the art of the deal(43:21) The problem with channel partnerships(44:41) Quick summary(50:24) Hiring the right enterprise salespeople(56:49) Structuring sales compensation(01:01:01) Building relationships in enterprise sales(01:02:07) The art of cold outreach(01:07:31) Outbound tooling and AI(01:14:08) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• The ultimate guide to founder-led sales | Jen Abel (co-founder of JJELLYFISH): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/master-founder-led-sales-jen-abel• Mario meme: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/missing-meme-led-me-woman-johann-van-tonder-im6df• Kathy Sierra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy_Sierra• Cursor: https://cursor.com• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Justin Lawson on X: https://x.com/jjustin_lawson• Stripe: https://stripe.com• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• He saved OpenAI, invented the “Like” button, and built Google Maps: Bret Taylor on the future of careers, coding, agents, and more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/he-saved-openai-bret-taylor• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• Anthropic's CPO on what comes next | Mike Krieger (co-founder of Instagram): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropics-cpo-heres-what-comes-next• Linear: https://linear.app• Linear's secret to building beloved B2B products | Nan Yu (Head of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/linears-secret-to-building-beloved-b2b-products-nan-yu• Gemini: https://gemini.google.com• Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com• How Palantir built the ultimate founder factory | Nabeel S. Qureshi (founder, writer, ex-Palantir): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-palantir-nabeel-qureshi• McKinsey & Company: https://www.mckinsey.com• Deloitte: https://www.deloitte.com• Accenture: https://www.accenture.com• Building a world-class sales org | Jason Lemkin (SaaStr): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-a-world-class-sales-org• Peter Dedene on X: https://x.com/peterdedene• Hang Huang on X: https://x.com/HH_HangHuang• Hugo Alves on X: https://x.com/Ugo_alves• A step-by-step guide to crafting a sales pitch that wins | April Dunford (author of Obviously Awesome and Sales Pitch): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/a-step-by-step-guide-to-crafting• Clay: https://www.clay.com• Apollo: https://www.apollo.io• Jason Lemkin on X: https://x.com/jasonlk• Gavin Baker on X: https://x.com/GavinSBaker• Jason Cohen on X: https://x.com/asmartbear• Baywatch on Prime Video: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Baywatch/0NU9YS8WWRNQO1NZD5DOQ3I8W6• Playground: https://www.tryplayground.com• ClassDojo: https://www.classdojo.com• Jason Lemkin's post about Replit: https://x.com/jasonlk/status/1946069562723897802—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com
Which England player is compared to an annoying little brother? Ugo, Danny and Chris praise England's gameplan against Australia and heap praise on Sale's Tom Roebuck. Was it a red? Should it have even been a yellow? We debate the highly controversial Tadhg Beirne dismissal in Chicago and what went wrong for Ireland in the final 20 minutes as the All Blacks avenged their 2016 loss. We also discuss Antoine Dupont's new Toulouse deal and look ahead to this weekend's matches as the Steve Tandy regime begins. Plus, who should be in the frame for World Player of the Year?
Ugo Mozie is an acclaimed fashion designer, entrepreneur, and creative visionary who began his remarkable journey by co-founding his first fashion brand, Aston Mozie, at just 18 years old. Originally from Nigeria, Ugo moved to New York at 17 and quickly became a driving force in the fashion industry, working with icons such as Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, and Diana Ross. His influence extends beyond design, as he's dedicated to elevating African culture and heritage through his forthcoming luxury lifestyle brand, 11:16. Ugo is passionate about empowering others to express their individuality, believing that style is about personal perspective and authenticity. Takeaways: Personal Perspective Is Power: Ugo emphasizes that your unique story and point of view are your strongest assets in fashion and creativity, setting you apart in a crowded industry. Culture as Storytelling: Through his upcoming brand 11:16, Ugo is reinventing the narrative around African luxury and using fashion as a platform to educate and inspire the world about authentic African culture. Build the Right Team: Success doesn't happen alone—Ugo highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with a team that supports your vision, pushes you higher, and keeps you grounded. Sound Bites: “My gift has allowed me the ability to help people unlock their inner dreams... when people feel good about themselves, they do good things.” “We were the artists that really just created without any boundaries... We don't put limits to the possibilities.” “When people buy a piece of our garment, they're buying a piece of culture, a piece of history, a story that hasn't really been told on this kind of forefront before.” Connect & Discover Ugo: Instagram: @ugomozie LinkedIn: @ugomozie X: @ugomozie Threads: @ugomozie Website: elevensixteenlabs.com
Ugo Mozie is an acclaimed fashion designer, entrepreneur, and creative visionary who began his remarkable journey by co-founding his first fashion brand, Aston Mozie, at just 18 years old. Originally from Nigeria, Ugo moved to New York at 17 and quickly became a driving force in the fashion industry, working with icons such as Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, and Diana Ross. His influence extends beyond design, as he's dedicated to elevating African culture and heritage through his forthcoming luxury lifestyle brand, 11:16. Ugo is passionate about empowering others to express their individuality, believing that style is about personal perspective and authenticity. Takeaways: Personal Perspective Is Power: Ugo emphasizes that your unique story and point of view are your strongest assets in fashion and creativity, setting you apart in a crowded industry. Culture as Storytelling: Through his upcoming brand 11:16, Ugo is reinventing the narrative around African luxury and using fashion as a platform to educate and inspire the world about authentic African culture. Build the Right Team: Success doesn't happen alone—Ugo highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with a team that supports your vision, pushes you higher, and keeps you grounded. Sound Bites: “My gift has allowed me the ability to help people unlock their inner dreams... when people feel good about themselves, they do good things.” “We were the artists that really just created without any boundaries... We don't put limits to the possibilities.” “When people buy a piece of our garment, they're buying a piece of culture, a piece of history, a story that hasn't really been told on this kind of forefront before.” Connect & Discover Ugo: Instagram: @ugomozie LinkedIn: @ugomozie X: @ugomozie Threads: @ugomozie Website: elevensixteenlabs.com
Noah Caluori's meteoric rise continues after being named in England's squad for the autumn internationals. Ashy and Ugo discuss his inclusion and if it was the right decision to leave Adam Radwan out of the squad. What would a good November look like for England? Is a clean sweep possible? Lauren is back on the pod fresh from her honeymoon to give us the lowdown on the big news in Wales as the WRU announce they will be cutting one region. Is it realistically a straight shootout between Ospreys and Scarlets for survival? We look at Henry Slade and Exeter's form and another incredible milestone for Ma'a Nonu.
durée : 00:09:10 - Nouvelles têtes - par : Mathilde Serrell - Ugo Bienvenu, auteur et illustrateur, pour son film d'animation “Arco”. Le film explore des thèmes comme l'espoir, la nature et le futur à travers l'histoire d'un garçon tombé du ciel. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
durée : 00:28:17 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - La science-fiction peut-elle imaginer un monde meilleur ? Le dessinateur et réalisateur Ugo Bienvenu répond à cette question avec Arco, un long-métrage d'animation à l'ambition prophétique. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Ugo Bienvenu Auteur, illustrateur de bande dessinée
Raidījuma uzmanības fokusā Tuvie Austrumi un Amerikas vidienē, mazliet pievēršoties arī Madagaskarai. Protams, runājam par Gazu, kurai šajās dienās ir pievērsta praktiski visas pasaules uzmanība. 13. oktobra rītā saskaņā ar noslēgto vienošanos tika atbrīvoti visi vēl dzīvi esošie ķīlnieki, ko "Hamās" bija sagrābis pirms diviem gadiem. Nav šaubu, ka tas ir arī liels ASV prezidenta Donalda Trampa nopelns, un pats Tramps nepārprotami pirmdien baudīja savus slavas mirkļus. Viņš ieradās Izraēlā, kur viņu gaidīja kā nacionālo varoni. Tajā pašā laikā politiskie eksperti piesardzīgi vērtējumos, cik ilgstošs un noturīgs pašreizējais miers būs. Ja Izraēlā Trampu novērtē kā miera nesēju, tad ir valstis, kur tagad ASV uzskata par potenciālu drīzu kara izraisītāju. Venecuēla nopietni gatavojas ASV iebrukumam. Par Venecuēlu jārunā arī vairāku citu iemeslu dēļ, arī piešķirtās Nobela Miera prēmijas dēļ, kuru nesen saņēma nevis Donalds Tramps, kurš to ļoti iekāroja, bet gan Venecuēlas opozīcijas līdere. Aktualitātes komentē Latvijas Radio Ziņu dienesta žurnālists Rustams Šukurovs, Ģeopolitikas pētījumu centra vecākais pētnieks Jānis Kažociņš un Latvijas Ārpolitikas institūta pētnieks, RSU docētājs Toms Rātfelders. Sengaidītais (pus)miers 8. oktobrī Izraēlas valdības un organizācijas „Hamās” pārstāvji vienojās par karadarbības pārtraukšanu, balstoties Savienoto Valstu prezidenta Donalda Trampa izvirzītajā miera plānā. Dienu vēlāk šo vienošanos akceptēja Izraēlas ministru kabinets, pēc kam 10. oktobrī iestājās uguns pārtraukšana un sākās ķīlnieku atbrīvošanas process. 13. oktobra rītā, uzrunājot Izraēlas parlamentu Knesetu, ASV līderis pasludināja kara beigas, lai gan saprotams, ka runa pagaidām ir tikai par trauslu pamieru. Izraēlai nozīmīgākais rezultāts ir pēdējo divdesmit izdzīvojušo 2023. gada oktobrī sagūstīto izraēliešu atbrīvošana, kas notika pirmdienas rītā. Neatdoti paliek vēl divdesmit astoņu gūstā bojāgājušo ķermeņi. Pretī teroristiskā organizācija saņem gandrīz divus tūkstošus no Izraēlas cietumiem atbrīvotus palestīniešus, tai skaitā 250 ar mūža ieslodzījumu notiesātos. Pēc piektdien notikušās uguns pārtraukšanas un Izraēlas paziņojuma, ka iedzīvotāji var droši atgriezties Gazas pilsētā, sākusies intensīva bēgļu kustība uz pamatīgi izpostīto anklāva lielāko centru. Pirmajā noregulējuma posmā Izraēla piekritusi atvilkt savus spēkus no četrdesmit septiņiem procentiem Gazas joslas platības; nākamajos divos posmos paredzēta turpmāka atvilkšana, galu galā paturot savā kontrolē apmēram 15 procentus teritorijas – drošības perimetru, no kura izraēlieši aizies tad, kad tiks atzīts, ka no Gazas joslas vairs neizriet nekādi teroristisku uzbrukumu draudi. Līdz ar uguns pārtraukšanu kara izpostītajā teritorijā intensīvi sākusi ieplūst palīdzība – ne vien pārtika, medikamenti un pirmās nepieciešamības preces, bet arī materiāli un tehnika gruvešu novākšanai un infrastruktūras atjaunošanai. Nākamais punkts prezidenta Trampa Tuvo Austrumu vizītes maršrutā bija Šarmalšeihas kūrorts Ēģiptē, kur 13. oktobrī uz Gazas miera konferenci bija pulcējušies ap trīsdesmit valstu un starptautisko organizāciju vadītāju. Bez nozīmīgāko Rietumeiropas, Persijas līča un dažu citu ietekmīgu pasaules nāciju vadītājiem, tāpat ANO ģenerālsekretāra, Eiropadomes prezidenta un Arābu līgas ģenerālsekretāra, piedalījās arī tādi, varētu teikt, negaidīti starptautiskā procesa dalībnieki kā Armēnijas un Ungārijas premjerministri, Azerbaidžānas un Paragvajas prezidenti. No aicinātajiem samitu ar savu klātbūtni nebija pagodinājis Izraēlas premjers Netanjahu, kā iemeslu minot attiecīgajā dienā atzīmējamus nozīmīgus ebreju garīgos svētkus, un Irānas vadītāji, paziņojot, ka nevar piedalīties kopīgā pasākumā ar tiem, kuri nesen militāri uzbrukuši viņu valstij. Samitā apspriestais Trampa divdesmit punktu Gazas miera plāns paredz joslas demilitarizāciju, tur izvietojamus starptautiskus stabilizācijas spēkus un pagaidu pārvaldes institūciju. Domājams, līdzšinējiem Gazas saimniekiem – teroristiskajam grupējumam „Hamās” – šai sakarā ir no samita rīkotājiem diezgan atšķirīgs viedoklis. Miera prēmija un „lielgaballaivu politika” 10. oktobrī Norvēģijas Nobela komiteja darīja zināmu savu lēmumu piešķirt šī gada Nobela Miera prēmiju Venecuēlas opozīcijas līderei Marijai Korinai Mačado. Nu jau ceturtdaļgadsimtu viņa ir opozīcijā savas dzimtenes valdošajam režīmam – vispirms Ugo Čavesam, pēc tam viņa varas mantiniekam Nikolasam Maduro. Kulmināciju šī pretstāve sasniedza 2023. gadā, kad viņa pieteica savu kandidatūru 2024. gada Venecuēlas prezidenta vēlēšanām. Valdošais režīms aizliedza opozicionārei kandidēt, viņas vietā startēja venecuēliešu politikas veterāns un diplomāts Edmundo Gonsaless. Lai arī opozīcija iesniedza aptauju rezultātus, kas apliecināja tās kandidāta uzvaru, varas kontrolētā Nacionālā vēlēšanu padome pasludināja par uzvarētāju Maduro. Kopš šīm vēlēšanām Marija Mačado spiesta slēpties, baidoties no režīma izrēķināšanās. Līdz ar Nobela komitejas lēmumu noslēgusies arī intriga par iespējamu prēmijas piešķiršanu Donaldam Trampam, kurš to faktiski pieprasīja, darbinādams šai sakarā arī politiskā spiediena sviras. Tomēr tiek lēsts, ka Baltā nama saimnieka ambīciju izpaudumiem bijusi ietekme uz komitejas izšķiršanos. Mačado ir Trampa dabiska sabiedrotā Vašingtonas pašreizējā politiskajā kursā pret Karakasu. Diktators Maduro allaž ir bijis prezidenta Trampa neieredzēts, pie tam tagad par vadmotīvu šai attieksmei kļuvušas apsūdzības narkotiku iepludināšanā Savienotajās Valstīs. Kopš septembra sākuma amerikāņu jūras spēki uzsākuši t.s. narkolaivu medības Karību jūrā, nogremdēti nu jau vismaz septiņi peldlīdzekļi, nogalināto skaits tuvojas trim desmitiem. Tiek izteiktas versijas par to, ka šīm akcijām varētu sekot citas ar citu bruņoto spēku veidu iesaisti. Par to, cik pamatotas ir apsūdzības narkotiku transportēšanā, grūti spriest, taču nepārprotami tā ir Savienoto Valstu spēka politikas demonstrācija reģionā. Tā nu venecuēliešu opozicionāre Mačado netieši kļuvusi par Donalda Trampa „jaunās lielgaballaivu politikas” atbalstītāju. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.
Danny, Ugo and Ashy review an action-packed derby weekend. Has Marcus Smith played his way into contention at fly-half this autumn? We also pick our England backline as it stands and there is an interesting shout from Ashy at inside centre. Could Bath really go the whole season unbeaten? How worried should Gloucester fans be this season? And after the top unions decided to block international players from joining R360, where does this leave the rebel-league?
Ugo, Danny and Ashy are back, but even though the Prem brought another weekend full of surprises they had to start the pod with the sad news that former England captain and British and Irish Lions legend, Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The guys all played with him and reflect on how the rugby community can get behind Lewis to support him and his family, during this difficult time. And they hear from Moody himself who spoke to BBC about his condition. In terms of the Prem – Leicester's win against Quins proved to be a comeback for the ages with Ugo admitting that Harlequins are in a hole right now. Even though his Sale side lost to Bath, chat turns to George Ford and if he has the smartest rugby brain in the Prem – and has Owen Farrell given Saracens a lift? Away from matters on the pitch, the trio critique Chris Robshaw's Strictly performance and Ugo has agreed to a bet if Chris does better than he did…. and is Ashy's ‘Ash splash dive' coming back on trend?
Danny makes his long-awaited pod return as he joins Ashy and Ugo to review the opening round of the Prem season. Have Bath already underlined their credentials as favourites? The league is awash with English wingers, but does Henry Arundell fit into Steve Borthwick's plans? One game back and we are already debating whether Owen Farrell will play for England again after Saracens spoilt the Red Bull party in Newcastle. There is the Sarries rebrand to discuss, the return of LRZ to Bristol and dramatic comeback at the Gardens. Plus. there is a new Springbok superstar on the scene and Ashy analyses Noah Caluori's splash.
England or Canada – who will be crown world champions on Saturday? Ugo, Sara and Claire look ahead to Saturday's World Cup final at Twickenham. World Player of the Year nominee Meg Jones tells us what it would mean to lift the trophy that has eluded the Red Roses for over decade and speaks eloquently and candidly about the adversity she has faced over the past year. John Mitchell says this is the week where he earns his money, but can he take England to the promise land on home soil? Does his future depend on it? We also hear from Asia Hogan-Rochester, who reveals the unique way Canada have been preparing for the atmosphere at Twickenham and she discusses her glittering impact since switching from Sevens.
Ugo, Sara and Claire Thomas look ahead to England's semi-final against France in Bristol. Will the Red Roses make it 17 in a row against France and reach another World Cup final? How is head coach John Mitchell dealing with the pressure? He chats to Sara and explains his decision to bring Ellie Kildunne straight back and also explains his selection at fly-half. Bristol local Abbie Ward who has a big revelation about her room mate and we discover how much she really likes to play the French. We also touch on the second semi-final between Canada and New Zealand and ask whether you should ever bet against the Black Ferns.
And then there were four! Sara and Ugo reflect on the World Cup quarter-finals in Bristol and Exeter as England, France, New Zealand and Canada all booked their spot in the last four. Did England finally hit top gear at a rain-soaked Ashton Gate? Or were Scotland their own worst enemy as they slumped to another heavy defeat to the Red Roses? Lisa Martin and Kat Merchant reflect on a 31st consecutive win for John Mitchell's side. Ugo is down in Exeter with Claire Thomas and Anna Caplice to pick through a devastating defeat for Ireland who led France 13-0 at half-time. There was also a plenty of controversy as France back row Axelle Berthoumieu was eventually cited for an alleged bite on Ireland's Aoife Wafer.
It's World Cup quarter-final weekend, Ugo and Sara preview to Sunday's matches in Bristol and Exeter – and the weather! Can Scotland beat England for the first time since 1999? Or will the Red Roses march into the semi-finals? We hear from returning captain Zoe Aldcroft and get the inside scoop on her weekend with the Princess of Wales in Brighton. Holly Aitchison also discusses her return from injury and her shopping addiction. Aoife Wafer returns for Ireland, but how fit is she? After falling short against New Zealand last week, are Ireland capable of causing the biggest shock of the World Cup so far?
Ugo, Sara, Katy Daley-McLean and Philippa Tuttiett reflect on a mixed day for the home nations at the Women's Rugby World Cup. England and Scotland are into the quarter-finals, but defeat to Canada sees Sean Lynn's Wales eliminated. Despite their tournament ending after only two matches, are there still plenty of positives for Wales to draw upon? The 92-3 victory over Samoa was the Red Roses' biggest in World Cup history, but did the moment of the game belong to the Pacific Islanders? And who from an England perspective shone in Northampton? We also discuss Scotland reaching the last eight of a World Cup for the first time since 2012.
Do Scotland already have one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals? Fran McGhie's hat-trick inspired the Scots to a record win over Wales in their World Cup opener, despite all the uncertainty around player contracts. Where did it all go wrong for Wales and why are they still not clicking under head coach Sean Lynn? Ugo, Sara, and Katy Daley-McLean discuss all this and more as they dissect the opening weekend for the home nations. Did the Red Roses justify their favourites tag after scoring 11 tries against the United States? Ireland also opened with an impressive bonus-point win with one player in particular catching the eye.
Will cutting two of the four regions save the game in Wales? Ugo chats to Lauren Jenkins about the WRU's radical proposal that has sent shockwaves through the game in Wales. In this bumper pod you will also hear from two of the biggest names in world rugby. Ugo has been chatting to Ilona Maher ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup opener in Sunderland as she reflects on a remarkable year and tells us about her next career move. And Lauren has been to Bristol to catch up with Louis Rees-Zammitt, who is back after his spell in the NFL. He talks about his ambitions with Wales, life back in Cardiff and why American food wasn't for him.
We're podding from the Lions team hotel after Andy Farrell named his squad for the third Test in Sydney. Chris, Ugo and John Barclay discuss the two changes to the Lions starting XV with Blair Kinghorn replacing James Lowe on the wing and James Ryan coming in for Ollie Chessum at lock. Joe Schmidt has turned to veteran scum-half Nic White who bows out from international rugby on Saturday, but there is no Rob Valetini or Carlo Tizzano for the Wallabies. Can they match the performance they produced at the MCG to spoil the Lions' party?
Chris, Ugo and John Barclay react to Andy Farrell's team for the second Test against Australia. There's no Sione Tuipulotu or Garry Ringrose as Huw Jones and Bundee Aki make up the midfield. But Jac Morgan does make the 23 to give the huge travelling Welsh support something to shout about. What can we expect from the Wallabies at the MCG now they have Rob Valetini and Will Skelton in their side? And how much will conditions effect what we see on Saturday?
As summer sets in, Cem Karsan joins Niels Kaastrup-Larsen to trace the contours of a market that feels calm but isn't. What looks like low vol masks a crowded hedge fund ecosystem and a structural vol compression regime few understand. From a VIX spike driven by unexpected Call activity to the slow-motion political pressure on Powell, the signals are subtle but mounting. They cover China's resource diplomacy, AI's quiet dislocation of white-collar work, and the rising fragility from concentration across assets, brokers, and narratives. This is a conversation about setup, not outcome... and the traps hiding in plain sight.-----50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE-----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Cem on Twitter.Episode TimeStamps: 01:19 - What has been on our radar recently?03:30 - Stay tuned for the latest UGO episode!05:04 - China is taking the long view - and succeeding with it07:04 - Tech companies are starting to buy into rare earth08:30 - The risk of high stock trading firm concentration11:01 - Industry performance update13:33 - Q1, Rick: What other asset class volatilites besides gold are mispriced at the moment?24:59 - Karsan's thoughts on the current macro environment30:33 - What could trigger a deleveraging/degrossing event?32:28 - The impact of tariffs - what do the numbers tell us?41:21 - Is a firing on the horizon for Powell?46:53 - Inflation is becoming hard to hedge56:15 - The Emperor's New
Chris and Ugo are in Brisbane as Andy Farrell names his long-awaited Lions Test team. There are some big selection calls in the back row as Farrell weighs up form against pedigree, while it's an all-Scottish midfield in an otherwise Irish and English dominated squad. How will Jac Morgan be feeling after being left out? And what are the other areas of debate? We also discuss the Australia team after they lose some big names up front and turn to a rookie with a famous name at fly-half, before haring across town to meet up with Wallaby great Will Genia.
Rick Santelli joins Cem Karsan for a conversation that cuts through the noise. From the floor of the Cboe to the era of central bank primacy, Santelli reflects on how markets have been reshaped... not just by technology or policy, but by the loss of honest signals. They cover the Fed's shift from restraint to control, the unintended consequences of zero rates, and why housing, credit, and the long bond may be nearing a breaking point. This isn't a retrospective. It's a clear warning from someone who's seen what happens when incentives go unchecked.-----50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE-----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Cem on Twitter.Follow Rick on X.Episode TimeStamps: 00:02 - Introduction to the UGO series01:26 - Introduction to Rick Santelli05:16 - The first trade Santelli ever made06:32 - The historical performance of gold08:39 - Why did Santelli move to interest rates?10:28 - How technology impacts the way we invest13:30 - A shadow Fed president14:46 - How Alan Greenspan changed everything18:47 - We are starting to pay the price of overspending22:04 - Money printing - a daisy chain of a closed circuit23:50 - How do we get out of debt and how does it end?29:06 - How do you invest wisely in today's economy?36:48 - Cost of credit: The lurking financial threat39:03 - How
What can we expect from Owen Farrell this Saturday? Will he play at 10 or 12 when when he comes off the bench? Ugo and pod favourite John Barclay discuss Andy Farrell's final team selection before the first Test in Brisbane and debate where he plans to use his son. The Lions have been forced to call in more reinforcements at full-back after Blair Kinghorn's injury. The AUNZ invitational side is out and we're expecting a physical battle for the Lions in Adelaide. Plus, we ask John to pick his Test back row and get him to break down where it's going wrong at the breakdown.
Ugo Monye & correspondent Chris Jones reflect on The British and Irish Lions eight-try win over Western Force in the first game of their tour on Australian soil. Plus BBC Sport reporter Lauren Jenkins joins the pod live from Perth.00:30 What grade would you give it? 04:05 Initial thoughts on Tomos Williams' injury 06:15 Lions ‘scruffy but clinical' 09:10 How do Lions find the synergy? 13:20 Who should start at 9 and 10? 17:10 Lauren Jenkins joins the pod from Perth 22:35 Ugo's team for Wednesday vs Reds 24:20 How is Lauren managing the jet lag? 26:05 Chris isn't happy with Ugo's team 32:55 Which players have put a foot forward?