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On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier break down Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad - who's in, who's new, and who can feel unlucky to miss out. The boys also reflect on a one-sided Super Rugby Pacific final, with the Hurricanes delivering a dominant performance to claim the title. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Order my new book - The Price of Becoming www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest - Tina Seelig has spent 27 years at Stanford teaching some of the world's most ambitious people how to see and seize opportunities. She's a neuroscientist, the executive director of Knight Hennessy Scholars, and the author of 18 books. Her TED Talk on luck has been viewed over 3.4 million times. Her newest book is called What I Wish I Knew About Luck: A Crash Course on Turning Aspirations into Achievements. Key Learnings Tina's dad died at 99 and a half. Three weeks before his first great-grandbaby was born. He was still driving, going to three dinner parties a week, and talking to Tina every day. His curiosity was his superpower. He gave 66 lectures in his retirement community over 20 years, on topics ranging from nuclear weapons to climate change. Train yourself to be a professional noticer. When Tina's dad walked his grandkids into a new room, he'd give them a minute, then say "Shut your eyes." How many doors? Windows? What color is the carpet? Assume there's a million dollars in every room. It's up to you to find it. Opportunities are ubiquitous. You just have to look. Take the headphones off. The most powerful things happen when you engage with strangers. Standing in line. On the plane. Walking through campus. Tina sat next to a stranger named Mark on a plane. He was a publisher. He said no to her book proposal. She kept the relationship going. Years later, his editor approved the same proposal she had given Mark. Within two weeks, she had a contract. Wear something that invites conversation. A logo. A backpack from a conference. A college baseball shirt. Give the world a hook to start with you. Fortune is what happens to you. Luck requires action. Most people confuse the two and miss the chance to claim their agency. "With my luck, it's gonna rain." Reframe it: "With OUR luck, it's gonna be a beautiful sunny day." The reframe changes what you see. Luck seldom sails solo. Most luck comes through other people. Cultivating meaningful relationships is the most underrated lucky behavior. You don't get a job. You get the keys to the building. The visible work isn't what gets you ahead. The invisible work is. Between stimulus and response is a choice. (Viktor Frankl) Within the constraints of fortune, agency is everything. "Tina, you think like a scientist." One sentence from a professor changed Tina's life. Leaders, know the weight of your words. Twenty years later, Tina wrote that professor a thank-you note. Twenty years after that, his granddaughter wrote back. They had read part of Tina's letter at his funeral. When a student made a bad decision, Tina's first instinct was to punish. She paused. Said, "Help me understand what happened." The whole community learned what empathy and humility look like in leadership. Unresolved conflict sucks the energy out of your day. Resolve it. You become taller, lighter, more open to lucky things. Oliver Greenwald sent Tina a list of 10 ways he could help her with her book. Nothing on the list was exactly what she wanted. She hired him anyway, because of the initiative. Build the sail to catch the wind. Build the ship. Your internal work. Values. Story. Goals. Recruit the crew. The people in your world. Hoist the sail. What you do every single day. Your core values are the keel of your ship. Without them, the first strong wind capsizes you. Keep a failure resume. Document what didn't work and what you'll do differently. Don't perseverate. Move on. "It's all good in the end. If it's not good, it's not the end." We're always in the middle of the story. Tina sends thank-you notes every single day. Five or ten minutes. Three or four sentences. Closes the loop. Builds the relationship. Don't end the dinner without making the next date. Most people drop the ball. Get it on the calendar before you leave. The instant you think something positive about someone, tell them. Be specific. Text. Email. Call. The instant. Tina's champagne moment: her newborn granddaughter at one year old. She just learned to turn over and looks so proud of herself. Reflection Questions What's on your failure resume right now that you haven't yet extracted the lesson from? Are you perseverating, or moving on? Whose thank-you note are you going to send today? Specific, genuine, unprompted. Where in your life are you waiting for fortune and calling it bad luck? What is the action you've been avoiding because it requires you to put yourself out there? More Learning #679: Kat Cole: The Four Mindsets Every Leader Needs #669: Oz "The Mentalist" Pearlman: Overcoming Rejection, Getting the Reps, and Always Follow Up #663: Priya Parker: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet & Why It Matters Episode Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now! 01:09 Meet Tina Seelig 02:39 Tina's Dad: A Life of Curiosity at 99 and a Half 05:14 Becoming a Professional Noticer 06:54 The Stranger on the Plane Who Became Her Publisher 11:03 Wear Something That Invites a Conversation 14:11 Fortune vs. Luck: The Difference Most People Miss 16:08 The "With Our Luck" Reframe 21:09 Take the Earbuds Off and Get Out the Door 23:21 You Don't Get a Job, You Get the Keys to the Building 27:58 The Sentence That Changed Tina's Life 28:49 The Thank-You Note Read at a Funeral 31:52 The Student Who Made a Bad Decision 34:03 Oliver Greenwald and the List of Ten Ways to Help 37:04 The Sail Metaphor: How to Catch the Winds of Luck 39:41 What to Tell the Cynic Who Says "I'm Unlucky" 43:01 Core Values: The Keel of Your Ship 45:05 Why You Should Keep a Failure Resume 47:15 Send a Thank-You Note Every Single Day 52:06 The Champagne Question: Her Granddaughter at One 53:36 EOPC
In today's episode, I talk with Lucky Starzzz about being UNlucky, getting cast for Drag Race and Dragula at the same time, doing Disney impressions in the McDonald's drive-thru, falling out with Nina Bonina Brown and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The REAL Sherlock Holmes is Real crew is back to discuss "The Case of the Unlucky Gambler" as seen on the YouTubes as a TV show instead of being truly credited as Watson's documentary footage of his time with Sherlock Holmes. And Sergeant Wilkins is back, and smarter than ever!
Have you ever wondered why you keep ending up in the same kind of relationship, even when the person looks completely different?In this episode of Sarah's Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg explores the hidden emotional patterns that shape who we choose, why certain relationships feel instantly magnetic, and how our nervous systems often mistake familiarity for love. She reflects on the unconscious ways childhood experiences and emotional conditioning influence attraction, connection, and the cycles we continue repeating without realising it.Sarah unpacks the difference between healthy love and familiar dysfunction, and why so many people unknowingly recreate emotional dynamics that feel “safe” simply because they recognise them. She also explores how awareness becomes the first real step toward changing the patterns that no longer serve us.You'll learn:Why familiar relationship dynamics can feel more attractive than healthy onesHow childhood emotional experiences shape the partners we chooseThe mindset shift that helps break repetitive relationship patternsThis episode is a reminder that you are not broken, difficult to love, or doomed to repeat the same story forever. The patterns you carry were learned, which means they can also be unlearned. And sometimes the biggest shift in your love life doesn't come from finding someone new, but from finally recognising what you've been unconsciously saying yes to all along.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everyone keeps telling Neil how lucky he is — lucky to do what he loves, lucky to travel, lucky to work alongside his son. But what if "luck" is just a lazy word for the years of grind, sacrifice and uncommon decisions most people aren't willing to make? Recorded on the road in Osaka, Japan, this solo episode digs into whether luck is real at all. Neil unpacks a decade-long study by Dr Richard Wiseman at the University of Hertfordshire, which suggests lucky people aren't passive recipients of fate — they create their own fortune through identifiable, trainable traits. You'll learn the four research-backed characteristics that lucky people share — openness and flexibility, relaxed attention, trusting your intuition, and positive expectation — and how each one applies directly to building and growing your tutoring business. It's a practical, no-BS look at turning chance into opportunity. If you've ever been told you're "just lucky," this one's for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Reframe "luck" as the by-product of doing difficult, uncommon things — the risks, the work and the sacrifice that others simply aren't willing to take on. Cultivate openness and flexibility: staying open to new experiences widens your "catchment area" for opportunity, which links directly to entrepreneurial risk tolerance. Adopt relaxed attention rather than constant worry — anxiety and rigid focus cause you to miss the opportunities and patterns hiding in plain sight. Train your intuition through practices like journaling and meditation, then trust your gut when making career and relationship decisions. Hold positive expectations for the future, because your brain sorts for what you expect — making optimism a self-fulfilling prophecy and a non-negotiable for success. QUOTES "It's not lucky if you get what you want, if you go where you want, and you're with whom you want." "Balance to me just means average, means mediocre. And I wouldn't be settling for that." "Lazy is a shortcut word. It's a placeholder that allows shallow minds to bypass the process of how success and mastery is actually built." "They didn't see the years of grind and sweat and sacrifice that gets you to a position where people think that you're lucky." "You always get what you expect because it's what you're looking for and it's what your brain sorts for." VALUABLE RESOURCES www.Neilcowmeadow.com info@neilcowmeadow.com HOST BIO Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years' experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil's invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS! This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
Psst, you won't believe what I've been hearing over the fence today! It's Thursday, June 4th, though the neighbors are acting like it's a Monday for some reason. I saw the Woodland kids rushing around—apparently, the seniors are counting down to their last bell on June 9th. They've got graduation rehearsals on the 12th and 15th, and even a "Senior Sunset" on the football field this Sunday. I hope they found their library books; I heard the seniors are winning the return contest, while the freshmen are still hogging 42 of them!There was shouting about the softball team's 13-0 blowout against O'Brien Tech—they're playing Cromwell this Friday. And also grumbling about the Yankees losing while the Knicks actually pulled off a win. One even mentioned taking his wife out for their 26th anniversary; they ended up at Hopewell since their first choice, Jay Gilbert's, was too busy.They got real strange, gossiping about a $15 billion floating city called the "Freedom Ship" and a missing Sherpa who just walked back into camp on Everest. Between that and their complaints about Boulder's "first-grade" flag design, I think they've had too much coffee, if that is even possible.I am going to call the Neighborhood Watch on them.
In The Pen Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) identify the luckiest and unluckiest relievers based on the discrepancies in their ERAs and ERA estimators. Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Following the Cavaliers' overtime loss to the Knicks, the discussion centers on Kenny Atkinson's questionable decision-making and his "unlucky" postgame comments. Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin criticize the lack of timeouts during Jalen Brunson's fourth-quarter surge and Atkinson's failure to get the ball into Donovan Mitchell's hands late in the game. 01:00 - Atkinson's Postgame Comments 03:22 - Rotations and Player Management 07:33 - Failure to Use Timeouts
A friend of the show who is unlucky in love has tried a new trend that involves eating 12 grapes… and it's worked! Later in the show, we hear from Bushie about her new podcast and why Wippa is the only member of the team not followed by Albo on socials. Plus, Kate brings us the latest enhancement surgery that is sweeping Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Delay in upload but better late than never! Joey & I talk struggling Phillies at the time. What baseball teams will fade out of competitiveness, Matt Campbell bringing Alumni back to PSU! X:BrutallyHones Tiktok:BrutallyHonestSports_
Summary: Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down the latest news, beginning with Breece Hall’s contract extension. What would another step forward look like for the fifth-year pro? They also assess Jauan Jennings and David Njoku’s new landing spots before getting into Mike McDaniel’s recent comments on Justin Herbert and Quentin Johnston. For the second half of the show, they dig into Denny’s recent article on unlucky wide receivers. Can Ladd McConkey, DJ Moore and Xavier Worthy all improve by sheer virtue of better 2026 luck? Description:(2:10) – Denny details his startling discovery on Mother’s Day (7:15) – Top Headlines: Breece Hall signs 3-year contract extension, Jauan Jennings joins Vikings on 1-year deal, David Njoku reportedly agrees to 1-year deal with Chargers (23:20) – More News & Notes: Justin Herbert focusing on footwork with Mike McDaniel, Quentin Johnston’s role in LAC offense (31:20) – Rookie Roundup: Ted Hurts “owned” Bucs minicamp, interest level in Kaelon Black (38:30) – Unlucky WRs, Pt. 1: Ladd McConkey, DJ Moore (49:25) – Unlucky WRs, Pt. 2: Rome Odunze, Xavier Worthy, Jalen NailorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In the first hour of the show: - Miami Marlins beat the Nationals 5-2 to take 2 out of 3 from the Nationals and end their 10 game homestand with a 4-6 record. - Marlins are struggling even though Xavier Edwards, Otto Lopez and Liam Hicks are playing at an All-Star Level. - Miami Heat will select 13th in the 2026 NBA Draft - NBA Playoffs, Knicks sweep the 76ers, TWolves tie up series at 2 after Wemby is ejected from game 4 - Analysis From Miami Dolphins Rookie Mini camp
Tobin & Leroy discuss the Miami Heat getting the 13th pick in the 2026 NBA raft. Tobin feels Adam Silver and the NBA screwed the Heat once again. What will they do with the pick? Will they trade the pick to get a star like Giannis?
Kilkenny: Simmering or Off the Boil? Carlow Power On and Waterford Look Unlucky — or Just Slightly Off it ? The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny
Sky Dombroske and Lou Blasi break down players who have been unlucky with their results stats so far in 2026! Highlighted players include: Juan Soto, Dillion Dingler, Will Smith, Ketel Marte, Trent Grisham, Marcel Ozuna, Reid Detmers, Jesus Luzardo, Matthew Boyd, Emmett Sheehan, and Lance McCullers
Neil tell us about unlucky numbers and the numerology behind them and Dave somehow does the same for sneezing.Support the show on Patreon for the weekly bonus episode.https://www.patreon.com/cw/WhyWouldYouTellMeThathttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-34259108To listen to Dave on the radio check outhttps://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-mo...To see Neil on tour check outhttps://www.neildelamere.com/reinvent...Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Diarmuid O'BrienMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"The Unlucky Pierre" with Ian Fidance Ian Fidance returns to SOTIB for some relationship talk and to talk about the difference between free speech and being a hateful dick! See what everybody's daddy has been up to by following him on everything and make sure to catch his new show "Ian Do: An Odd Guy Doing Odd Jobs" now on YouTube! Also, thanks, as always, for following and supporting the show, we love you! #coltondowling #ianfidance #iando Call or Text the "Some Of This Is Good" Hotline ANYTIME 512-981-6725 Go watch Waitresses: Episode 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8ZE7IwHpe U&t=124s Episode 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XImD8WFQh Y&t=11s subscribe here and follow the show: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0rIdFG1tD5NP Dm9bwgd0B5 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/someofthisisbad/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@someofthisisbad Patreon - https://patreon.com/SomeofThisisBad Follow Our Guest - @ianimal69 Follow Colton: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coltondowling/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/colton_dowling TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@coltondowling
Carth and Scrybe join the Tribe to talk all things coming in the next update.
**Trump Weighs Third Term Possibilities, According to Dershowitz's New Book**Reports indicate that President Donald Trump is considering a potential third term, and a recent book by Harvard Law School professor Alan Dershowitz explores how this could occur.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Do you feel like the patterns you keep seeing define who you are. It's like you were meant to fail. You were meant for every relationship not to work. You were meant not to be picked. You have real stories to confirm all of that, too. This podcast is for you.
In his weekly Pirates mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley answers reader questions. This show is presented by FanDuel. Is it too early to be worried about Konnor Griffin struggling to find his stride since his MLB debut? Has manager Don Kelly simply been unlikely with in-game decisions involving Brandon Lowe, Nick Yorke and Justin Lawrence? And in pulling starters like Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Mitch Keller, Carmen Mlodzinski and Braxton Ashcraft early? And could GM Ben Cherington try to trade with the Texas Rangers for Andrew McCutchen if he continues to be productive? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Mack is in for Nick Kostos! Chris opens the show with the five biggest topics in sports, including Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm's miserable rounds at the Masters.
(00:00-20:16) – Resetting the Joel Embiid conversation. Is there a curse with the 76ers? (20:16-34:08) – Embiid could be the most unluckiest superstar. (34:08-41:10) – An overall strategy needs to be adjusted with the Phillies. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The unexamined stuff in us — today — is shaping our external experiences tomorrow. We might think of karma like a cosmic scorekeeper out there keeping tabs on us. Like the universe is going to get us back eventually. But Carl Jung saw something more insightful: your inner life doesn't stay inner. Whatever you haven't faced, whatever you haven't worked through — it leaks out and becomes your circumstances. It becomes the people who drive you crazy. It becomes the problems that just seem to follow you around. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha explore a passage from the Srimad Bhagavatam — an ancient Sanskrit text on consciousness and devotion — where Krishna, as a little boy, explains karma as a universal law that reflects our inner world with perfect precision. Wisdom of the Sages exists to help you look within — before life does it for you. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************
The unexamined stuff in us — today — is shaping our external experiences tomorrow. We might think of karma like a cosmic scorekeeper out there keeping tabs on us. Like the universe is going to get us back eventually. But Carl Jung saw something more insightful: your inner life doesn't stay inner. Whatever you haven't faced, whatever you haven't worked through — it leaks out and becomes your circumstances. It becomes the people who drive you crazy. It becomes the problems that just seem to follow you around. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha explore a passage from the Srimad Bhagavatam — an ancient Sanskrit text on consciousness and devotion — where Krishna, as a little boy, explains karma as a universal law that reflects our inner world with perfect precision. Wisdom of the Sages exists to help you look within — before life does it for you. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************
4.7.26 Hour 4, Brian Mitchell and Steve Czaban talk about Masters “gooning” and if the Washington Wizards will suffer the same unlucky draft lottery luck after a successful season of tanking. Brian Mitchell, Steve Czaban and the guys debate if ABS is good for the sport of baseball and if it truly fixes the bad calls problem from the umpires. The boys in the studio build their parlay for tonight's slate of games.
4.7.26, Brian Mitchell and Steve Czaban talk about if the Washington Wizards will suffer the same unlucky draft lottery luck after a successful season of tanking.
What does it mean to be a millennial right now - at this exact moment of institutional collapse, climate crisis, and collective upheaval? In this conversation, I sit down with my dear friend and neighbor Sarah Davidson for a wide-ranging talk about generational identity, community resilience, and why millennials might be more prepared for this moment than we think. Drawing on generational theory, Sarah reframes the millennial story: rather than a generation defined by what was taken from us, we are the "hero generation" - the same archetypal cohort as the Greatest Generation - born into crisis and uniquely suited to build what comes next. We explore what that actually looks like on the ground: local currencies, bioregional financing, community-led economies, and the radical act of turning toward each other rather than away. This is a conversation about collapse - and how to meet it with clarity, creativity, and even joy.Resources + LinksBooks we mentioned: We Generation: Raising Socially Responsible Kids by Michael and Moralee UngarBioregional Financing Facilities: Reimagining Finance to Regenerate Our Planet by Samantha Power & Leon SeefeldSubscribe to my newsletter and check out my Substack, How We Come BackMy book, Root and Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the SelfConnect with me on Instagram @beccapiastrelliTimestamps [0:00] Introduction[7:14] How We Met and Our Similar Dharmic paths[12:41] The Millenial Generation and Generational Theory[21:07] The Astrology of these Times[26:07] The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History[35:17] Decentralising through the Unraveling and Midwifing the New World[39:45] The Intentionality of the 40s Portal[46:43] Fostering Healthy Regenerative Ecosystems through Bioregional Financing [53:31] The New Generation is Right on Time
The big oil tanker had weathered two major catastrophes in the previous year — a stranding and a colossal fire. But for 33 doomed crew members, the third time would be the charm — or, rather, the hex. (Columbia River Bar, Clatsop County; 1910s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1506c.cursed-ships-rosecrans-344.html)
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Tobin & Leroy discuss the injuries and bad luck that has made this Florida Panthers season a mess.
Media Watch 2026 Episode 08: Mogul misconduct; I'm feeling unlucky; Crikey wipe-y
This week, the boys talk about Theta/ Mitch Liu Lawsuits ™️and much more
It's St. Patrick's Day week (sort of), and we've run out of movies from the Leprechaun horror franchise (also sort of), so we decided to stick with Warwick Davis instead and watched the kids' movie, A Very Unlucky Leprechaun. Join us as we discuss Warwick Davis being typecast as a leprechaun, whether or not how-to book writers are "authors", and try to make heads or tails of the surprise ending. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.
Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing, with Good News, Pigeon, Bathing Suits, Max Winter, SALO feat. Isaiah Hull, Marnie Glum, Unlucky, No Spinoza, Wax Head, Fíobha, Jessie Marcella, Iona Luke, Morgan Harper-Jones, Emily Francis Trio, and a new Track of the Week by BBC Introducing in Essex and Cambridgeshire's KonyikehProduced in Salford by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 6 Music.
Psychic Christine Wallace explains why you keep attracting the wrong partners: energetic residue from past trauma, family patterns, and absorbed emotions that shape who you tolerate and choose. She introduces her book Uncrossed to teach practical spiritual tools—cleanses, energetic protection, boundary-building, and clearing emotional blocks—so you stop personalizing behavior, break repeating patterns, and find lighter, safer love. Download Uncrossed on Amazon Kindle for a step-by-step guide to identifying hidden self-sabotage, restoring your energy, and changing your love life from the inside out.
On the release day of Scream 7, we pit the seventh entries in some of the longest running horror franchises against each other to figure out which one reigns supreme. Join us as we struggle to remember the plots of films we've seen multiple times, and don't forget to send your brackets to horrormovieyearbook@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bridging the Gap: Integrating Marketing and Operations for Scalable Growth with Kasandra MurrayIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sits down with Kasandra Murray, the Founder and Owner of Unlucky Umbrella Studio, to discuss the critical intersection of lead generation and operational fulfillment. Kasandra shares her expertise on why even the most aggressive marketing campaigns are doomed to fail if a business lacks the back-end systems to support an influx of new interest. This conversation provides a strategic roadmap for entrepreneurs who are tired of "leaky buckets" in their sales funnels and are looking for actionable ways to align their teams, document their brilliance, and leverage technology without losing the human touch.Harmonizing Systems and Processes for Sustainable SuccessThe most common mistake high-growth businesses make is treating marketing and operations as separate silos, where one team focuses on "the hunt" while the other is left to deal with "the catch." Kasandra explains that when these two departments aren't in sync, the result is often a series of missed opportunities—calls go unanswered, follow-ups are delayed, and the customer experience becomes inconsistent. To solve this, leadership must view the customer journey as a single, continuous thread. By mapping every touchpoint from the first ad click to the final delivery, businesses can identify operational friction points and ensure that every dollar spent on marketing actually has a clear path to conversion and long-term retention.Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) serve as the backbone of this alignment, yet they are frequently neglected because they feel unglamorous or time-consuming to create. Kasandra advocates for a "progress over perfection" mindset, encouraging business owners to document their workflows in real-time rather than waiting for a quiet moment that never comes. Effective SOPs do more than just reduce errors; they empower the team to perform consistently and allow for rapid scaling when the marketing engine begins to hum. When knowledge is captured and processes are systematized, the business becomes less dependent on any single individual, creating a more resilient and valuable asset.As businesses look to automate these processes, the role of Artificial Intelligence has become increasingly prominent, though it requires careful management to avoid costly errors. Kasandra points out that while AI can handle repetitive tasks like initial sorting or data entry, it is not a total replacement for human empathy and problem-solving. A successful integration strategy uses AI to augment the team's capabilities, freeing up human staff for high-value, high-touch interactions. By piloting automated solutions internally before deploying them to customers, leaders can ensure that their technology enhances the brand experience rather than creating new barriers to connection.About Kasandra Murray: Kasandra Murray is the Founder and Owner of Unlucky Umbrella Studio, where she specializes in helping businesses optimize their operations and marketing alignment. With a background in streamlining complex workflows, Kasandra is known for her ability to spot operational bottlenecks that prevent companies from reaching their full revenue potential.About Unlucky Umbrella Studio: Unlucky Umbrella Studio is a boutique consultancy that focuses on business optimization through the integration of marketing strategy and operational efficiency. The firm helps clients build robust SOPs, manage lead-flow systems, and implement technology solutions that drive sustainable, scalable growth.Links Mentioned in This Episode:
In hour four, Hoch and Crowder discuss the superstition surrounding the number 13 with today being Friday the 13th. Hoch and Jimmy discover what Crowder gifted Aja for Valentine's Day via a surprise delivery during the segment. Plus, Hoch and Crowder didn't cover the over on goals for the USA win vs Italy in Women's Olympic Hockey.
With Valentine's Day around the corner, Jillian dives into one of the biggest obstacles to real love today — the growing resentment and distrust between men and women. In this episode of Jillian on Love, she explores how past hurt and social media narratives have pushed us into seeing the opposite sex as the enemy, and why that mindset quietly sabotages connection. Jillian unpacks the different fears men and women carry into relationships and how compassion and emotional safety are the foundation of lasting love. Download Jillian's FREE limerence workbook, http://jillianturecki.com/workbook Join my community and membership, The Conscious Woman Submit your relationship question for Jillian at https://forms.gle/FbtgkGTwfnrjvHwW7 Order Jillian's book It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life at https://www.jillianturecki.com/book ~~ Follow the show on: Instagram: @jillianonlove Email the show at hello@jillianonlove.com Subscribe to Jillian on Love+ on Apple Podcasts or Patreon ~~ Follow Jillian Turecki on: Instagram: @jillianturecki TikTok: @jillian.turecki X: @JillianTurecki Visit her website at jillianturecki.com ~~ Jillian On Love is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
COLTON AND RAPAPORT WERE IN A LOSER-OFF WHILE THE HOUSEWIVES WERE IN A SCREAM-OFF! It's reunion time in Utah, and Lisa Barlow is in the hot seat, Meredith Marks is issuing veiled threats, Whitney is embarrassed by a drunken BravoCon, Angie has props in hand, Heather is dressed as the mother of the bride, Bronwyn is answering the legal questions, and Mary is being merry! Britani is just happy she was invited. Then we head over to THE TRAITORS. Colton is… still a loser, much like Michael Rapaport. And that needs to be discussed. DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TODAY! Listen to “She's Speaking with Emily Hanks” podcast on Apple Podcasts! Listen to “She's Speaking with Emily Hanks” podcast on Spotify! Follow Emily on Instagram! Subscribe to Emily's YouTube channel, where we go live every single Sunday! SPONSORED BY: Lumi Gummies Go to LumiGummies.com and use code KENDRICK for 30% off your order! *** HEY! Some of you have asked how you can show your appreciation for all the content provided by your mama's favorite Black geek. How about you buy me a beer/coffee? CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT! *** New episodes of “I Ken Not with Kendrick Tucker” are released weekly! DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW! I LOVE 5 STARS! EMAIL ME AT IKENNOTPODCAST@GMAIL.COM! FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW ME ON THREADS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices