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Logrhyn receives a vampiric introduction, Ruby gets some time with the Gearheart, Nythera sharpens her daggers, and Chimera weighs a few new prospects. // CASTING CALL D&R has opened our doors for a rare casting call through December 31, 2025. Check out our Discord announcements for details! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/DandR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // CATCH UP ON FROSTBOURNE: • Find the Frostbourne Recap: Ep. 1-20 in our feed, right there between Episodes 20 and 21. It takes over forty hours of adventure and chaos and boils it down to just one. Perfect to catch up and share with friends, family, enemies—whoever! // FROSTBOURNE CAST:  • Jason Massey – Game Master / Narrator   • Jamieson Alcorn – “Logrhyn Cragborn”   • Susan Spenader – “Nythera Rhyelith”   • Jason ‘Jasper' Permenter – “Ruby Pettigrew”   • Ian Duncan – “Chimera” // FIND US: • Support the show on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/dandr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Explore the world of Theria: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dandrpodcast.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠ • Join our Discord community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/DandR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Grab official D&R merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dandrpodcast.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠ // PARTNERS & PLUGS: • Play the Level Up A5E ruleset: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.levelup5e.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠(use code DANDR for a 5% discount) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone knows performance management is broken—but we keep doing it anyway. Why? For decades, organizations have poured time, money, and emotional energy into performance management—even though almost everyone agrees it's broken. Annual reviews take hundreds of hours, distort real feedback, collapse development into compensation, and leave both managers and employees frustrated. Worse, they often lower performance rather than improve it. And yet most companies keep doubling down on a system that was never designed for how people actually grow, learn, or work today. In this episode, Rodney and Sam rethink performance management from the ground up. They unpack why traditional systems fail, which psychological dynamics make feedback so fraught, and what a truly useful approach would look like if we started from scratch. From separating the four conflated “jobs” of performance management and designing for real development, to using AI as a feedback partner rather than a faster paperwork generator—they explore practical ways to build a process that actually helps people get better at their work. -------------------------------- Ready to change your organization? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's talk.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------- Mentioned references: "performance management makes performance worse" ASSCATS ("Anything to Stop, Start, Continue After This Session?"), first discussed in BNW Ep. 65 with Alastair Steward "stress-performance curve" "Meta performance management with AI" "Josh Bersin episode" Granola 00:00 Intro + Check-In: Why is Sam still on the podcast when he left The Ready? 03:01 The Pattern: Performance management SUCKS, but we keep doing it 06:10 It's trying to do too many jobs 07:54 We're lied to about the purpose 11:19 It's time consuming 14:10 The charade causes psychological harm and stunts growth 17:00 Rethinking PM from the ground up 18:14 Center the user 20:30 Easier process more frequently 23:15 Vary the size and type of feedback 26:09 Actually define what good ACTUALLY looks like by outcomes 29:21 Feedback in the context of an individual's journey 32:59 AI's role in future of performance management 46:02 AI's role in the performance management of teams 50:30 Wrap up: Leave us a review and share the show with a coworker! Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coupe Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

As I've done the last couple of years, I once again flipped through historical papers to find fun Christmas stories for you to enjoy. And, make sure you listen all the way to the end because this episode includes a special Christmas gift from me to you.SOURCESAmtrakguy365. “CSX's Santa Train - An Appalachian Christmas Tradition.” YouTube. Accessed August 26, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BnfR0IkJUw. Anderson, Lorena. “‘Guardian Angel' Aids Ridge Woman.” Paradise Post (Paradise, California), December 26, 1991. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “The Last In Appalachia - Christmas Comes Early .” The Daily Sentinel (Fitchburg, Massachusetts), December 6, 1973. www.newspapers.com.Stevens, Bryan. “Authors Recall the Time the Railroad -- and Santa Claus, Too -- Were Sued.” The Erwin Record (Erwin,Tennessee), December 21, 2022. www.newspapers.com.Willliamson, C.N., and A.M. Williamson. “Rosemary: In Search of a Father.” The Neenah Daily Times (Neenah, Wisconsin), November 3, 1907. www.newspapers.com.SOUNDS SOURCESAl Jolson. “I'll Say She Does.” www.pixabay.com/music.Lucille Hegamin and The Dixie Daisies. “Cold Winter Blues.” www.pixabay.com/music.Sophie Tucker. “Reuben Rag.” www.pixabay.com/music.

Thanksgiving Loss Autopsy The Detroit Lions stumbled on the holiday stage. A 60-minute reminder that thin margins decide NFL games. The Green Bay Packers seized the key points. Detroit let them. The box score looked even. Yards and first downs were a wash. Penalties matched. Time of possession tilted late to the Lions. The first half belonged to Green Bay. The difference lived on the edges. Fourth downs. The Packers converted. The Detroit Lions did not. That flipped field position, momentum, and mood at Ford Field. Detroit's third-down efficiency hid a quieter problem. Too many calls short of the sticks on third and long. That set up fourth and manageable. It also invited disaster when the conversion failed. Fourth Down Philosophy Under Fire Aggression is a Detroit Lions brand. It has paid off. It also burned them here. Two fourth-down calls defined the loss. The first was telegraphed. The formation screamed run. Jamir Gibbs lined up deep. Offensive linemen dug their knuckles. Green Bay read it. Everyone in the building did. The play crashed into a wall. The second call was sharp. Roll Jared Goff. Move the launch point. Punish a pass rush that had battered the offensive line. Jameson Williams streaked across the field. He shook free. The throw and the catch were not clean. Both the quarterback and receiver owned it. The concept worked. The execution failed. That theme echoed all afternoon. Play Calling, Execution, and Bandwidth The Detroit Lions Podcast framed a broader issue. Dan Campbell taking over offensive play calling energized the Washington game. It also put strain on the operation. Since the switch, precision has slipped on both sides of the ball. Missed assignments. Late details. Detroit's edge in the margins dulled. Is the head coach stretched thin? In-game play design demands focus. So does clock, fourth down math, and defensive oversight. If assistants cannot carry more weight, small cracks widen. Thursday showed it. Detroit's tendencies were on tape. Green Bay anticipated and attacked them. The offense toggled between conservative third-down calls and aggressive fourth-down tries. That split personality cost possessions and points. Next Up: Dallas Test, Urgent Fixes The Lions visit Dallas next week. The Cowboys punish mistakes. Detroit must recalibrate before then. Throw to the sticks on third down. Break self-scout tendencies. Dress runs with motion and constraint plays. Use Gibbs as a decoy and a finisher. Protect Goff with movement and rhythm. Lean into Jameson Williams' speed with clear reads and layups. This roster wins with detail and conviction. Thursday lacked both. The solutions are not exotic. They are disciplined. Balance fourth-down aggression with smarter third-down design. Vary formation tells. Clean up timing and landmarks. If the Detroit Lions hit those notes, the path sharpens again. If not, Dallas will hear the same music Green Bay did. And play it louder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4S3YWKlSTo #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #greenbaypackers #fourth-downaggression #third-downefficiency #jamirgibbs #jaredgoff #jamesonwilliams #dancampbellplaycalling #self-scouttendencies #passrush #dallascowboys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, I talked about building credibility by looking outside your organization for validation. External benchmarking, expert opinions, and industry recognition all help shift internal perception. But validation only works if people understand the actual value you're delivering. That brings us to today's topic: measuring and communicating UX success in ways that resonate with stakeholders.Because, unless you can demonstrate value clearly, the rest of the organization won't recognize it.Fortunately, decision makers across your company have an inherent need to improve the metrics they see. By establishing the right metrics, you'll influence their behavior. It's a weird phenomenon, but if you give people something to measure, they will want to improve that thing.Two ways to quantify successThere are basically two ways to demonstrate the benefit of what you're doing.Qualitative data can be incredibly powerful. A compelling story generates empathy among stakeholders in ways that raw numbers sometimes can't. Testimonials, videos, and user feedback help people understand the human impact of your work.But quantitative data is even more powerful because people believe in hard numbers in a way they don't believe anything else. Ideally, this data should tie to some kind of financial return for the organization.There is something about hard data and having hard numbers you can track that really resonates with people and makes them want to start moving that needle.Deciding on your metricsThe first step is to have metrics based around organizational goals. Right back at the beginning of this course, I talked about getting that company strategy and identifying the organizational goals. Now we need to translate those into something measurable.Depending on what kinds of products and digital services your organization offers will impact how you go about doing this. Essentially, you're taking the company objectives and translating those to the website, app, or digital service that you're running. For example, "increase revenue" might be a company goal for the year, so your website's role might be to generate more leads. Then you need to get specific about key performance indicators. What metric are we going to measure? Maybe we're measuring the number of people completing an online form or visiting a contact page. You need to make those metrics very tangible because otherwise, you can't track them easily.Vary your metricsHowever, be careful. Many organizations end up focusing on a single metric like conversion, which often ends up undermining their long-term success. For example, if you only care about conversion, you end up using pop-up overlays and attention-grabbing things, especially if you're thinking about conversion over the next quarter rather than longer term. You'll do anything to meet that target for that particular month. But what you're also doing is alienating people who won't come back because your website is hard to use or annoying.It's much better to have a variety of metrics that you measure rather than focusing on just one area so that you approach things in a more rounded way.I typically try to have metrics in three broad areas:Engagement metrics assess if users find your design delightful, if the content is interesting, and if it's relevant to their needs. You might put out a quarterly survey on the website or measure dwell time (although sometimes that can be a sign that people are lost on the website) or track how much of a video they watch.Usability metrics answer whether users can find answers to their questions and use features effectively. Periodic usability testing can bring those metrics in. You can measure things like task success rate, time to complete tasks, error rates, and the system usability scale I mentioned earlier.Conversion metrics show whether the right users take action on the site and what the financial value of those actions is. You've got the conversion rate, average order value, average lifetime value, number of repeat customers, and so on.Tie metrics to dollar valueThe most important thing is to try and tie these metrics to a dollar value if possible. Let me give you an example of how powerful this can be.I was at a restaurant called Pizza Express here in the UK. My wife and I were sitting there when the server came over to take our order. However, they took forever to input the order into an iPhone app. I glanced at my wife, who immediately rolled her eyes at me because she knew exactly what I was thinking. That the app had a bad user experience and needed improvement. The server went away, and my poor wife had to listen to me go on about how annoying these apps can be. I then became obsessed and ruined our lunch by starting some calculations.I calculated that if we could save 10 seconds per order, with about 350 orders placed per day in an average restaurant, that would save 58 minutes every day. Pizza Express is open about 364 days a year, meaning we could save 351 hours per year per restaurant. With 450 restaurants worldwide, that equates to nearly 158,000 hours that could be saved by fixing this app. According to ChatGPT, the average server in the UK earns about £9.90 per hour, so fixing the app could save the company over £1.5 million a year.Now, you might think I made up these numbers, and that would be the kind of feedback you'd get if you did something similar. You're right. People will say the numbers are made up, and yes, I did make them up. But it shows the potential. You can use that as a case to run a proof of concept project to work out the real cost savings. It's okay to make educated guesses, and the power of linking a usability or user experience problem to a financial value cannot be overstated. That is where you'll really get people's attention and begin to show the organization the value you can provide.If you want to make similar calculations, I've created a UX ROI calculator on my website that helps you work out the financial impact of UX improvements. Whether you're trying to increase your conversion rate, improve user retention and engagement, or boost productivity and efficiency, it walks you through the math and gives you numbers you can take to stakeholders.Report your successHowever, we can't just calculate these numbers. We also need to report them back. There are several techniques I use for demonstrating this value across the organization.I use storytelling quite a lot. Creating an engaging story that demonstrates how UX enhancements can address issues and achieve measurable business results. That's where your qualitative feedback becomes valuable because you've got all these stories of different users and their experiences. I could have just given you the hard numbers about the Pizza Express example, but by telling you how I ruined our lunch and alienated my wife, I made that story more interesting.I'm also a great fan of dashboards. Providing UX metrics in a dashboard will demonstrate how changes in the user experience help meet business objectives in a very tangible, visual way that people can instantly understand.I also produce impact reports either quarterly, half-yearly, or annually which report back to the organization about the impact that user experience changes have had on the long-term goals of the business.And then there are demos. Host demo days to showcase recent successes, what you changed, what it was like before and after, and the tangible difference that made.Reporting success is really an important part of the equation, and that means you need to be measuring success and tying that back to a financial benefit if you possibly can.Outie's AsideIf you're a freelancer or agency working with clients, demonstrating value becomes even more critical. Your client relationships depend on proving ROI.When you start a project, agree on the metrics you'll track upfront. Don't wait until the end to figure out how you'll demonstrate success. Build measurement into your proposal. If your client says "increase conversions," get specific about which conversions, by how much, and over what timeframe.Document the baseline before you start work. Take screenshots, record the current metrics, and note the user complaints. This gives you a clear before state to compare against.During the project, create a simple dashboard that your client can check anytime. Share wins as they happen. Don't save everything for the final report.When you're calculating potential value, be conservative. Underpromise and overdeliver. If your rough calculation suggests £100,000 in savings, present it as "potentially £50,000 or more." This protects you from overpromising while still showing meaningful impact.Finally, make your impact reports visual. Before-and-after screenshots, simple charts showing metric improvements, and short video clips of users struggling with the old design versus succeeding with the new one. These make your case far more compelling than a spreadsheet full of numbers.So that is it for this time. Next week, I'll wrap up this course with some final thoughts and a summary of everything we've covered. I'll pull together the key lessons and give you a framework for moving forward with confidence.

Investors Vary in Quality for the Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Investors vary in the quality of the startup. There are some investors who bring gravitas to the deal that attracts other investors. Other investors are good, solid players in the market and can add value to the startup. Then there are the average Joe investors who are nice guys and easy to talk to. Finally, there are the wanna be investors who hang around the edges looking to see what other investors do. In raising funding, practice your pitch with family and friends first. Don't practice on investors from whom you actually want to raise funding. Once ready, start with the top-tier investors. If one of them says no, it won't seem out of place, as they say no a lot. Having engaged them in the fundraising process will help, as it shows other investors you are a valid startup to consider. Continue to work your way through the list of investors from the good, solid ones to the Average Joes, and finally the wanna bees. Plan your fundraising to start with the ones who can add the most value to your startup and work your way down the list. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, Rachel A. Prusynski, DPT, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Washington's School of Medicine, speaks with The American Journal of Managed Care® about her research published in the November 2025 issue. Her study, "Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Structures Impact Home Health Delivery and Outcomes," explores how home health care delivery and patient outcomes differ between 3 plan types: traditional Medicare, episodic Medicare Advantage, and per-visit Medicare Advantage. Throughout the conversation, Prusynski discusses what motivated the research, the study's key findings, and the broader implications for improving the quality and accessibility of future home health care.

Andrew Raeburn is joined by Cat McKenzie, Lily Chippendale and Aaliyah Spencer. They look back at some controversial decisions as Arsenal take a point off Chelsea, with VAR could it have been more? City go top and United off the pace. Post match reaction to the draw between Liverpool and Brighton from both Gareth Taylor and Dario Vidosic Plus Charlton pull clear in WSL 2 but it's tight behind them and a preview of the Champions League fixtures and a look ahead to some big games next weekend Produced by Leo Audio Productions We are part of the Sports Social Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speaker: Daniel MooreheadSeries: Reformation SundayText: 1 Kings 16:29-33; 17:1-5; 18:20-41; 19:17-18Theme: Faithfulness: Our Roles May Vary One: Look at a stage set with sin. Two: Look at four faithful roles Three: Look at how we ought to live Moreover, it is required of stwards that they be found faithful ~ 1 Timothy 4:2

Nate and Ben tackle a few listener questions about LSAT score variance and regression. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. In this week's episode of The Price of Music, Steve and Stu dip into the postbag and answer some very astute listeners' questions which get to the heart of music streaming and live music!Matt asks why ticket prices can vary so much at the same venue? And he has a good real-world example: Maximo Park and Suede are playing Cambridge Corn Exchange soon – and tickets for Maximo Park £36.50 and Suede's are £45.50. If they both sell out, Suede will be making an extra £12,600 a night by his calculations. But does it really work like that? And why do the prices vary? Steve has dug in and found out.Richard asks about the credits information for songs on Spotify – and he has noticed that there's missing or incomplete information – so does this mean the songwriters don't get paid properly? Where is all this information anyway? And how is this one of the music industry's “big, big problems,” as Stu puts it? AND: look out later this week because we've got a bonus episode on its way . We'll bring you an actual Lord: Steve will be joined by Lord Kevin Brennan, the ex-MP – and now member of the UK's House of Lords – who talks to Steve about his leadership of the UK parliament's new fan-led review of live and electronic music, with the aim of improving the sustainability of grassroots live and electronic music to safeguard the success of the wider UK music industry.As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!Email us: ⁠⁠thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠See you next week!Steve and Stuart======Support The Price of Music on Patreon:⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacqFollow Stuart on X - @stuartdredgeFollow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpodFor sponsorship opportunities, please email - ⁠⁠joe@musically.com

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it's two returns! The Indigo Angel Jennifer Socia is back to talk about Korn! Yes, it is the 12th studio album by Korn, 2016's The Serenity of Suffering. Matt, Lorin, and Jenny do what they always do, and break down every track on the album along with the music videos to decide if Korn deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Also in this episode:-Jenny on new Limp Bizkit-Korn's 2nd signature sound-JD's consistent themes-“Vary by mythos”-The Cross Rhythms Rating ScaleAnd so much more! It's an all timer ep! Take a listen!The Crack, the Butt Rock Bracket is here on the Roach Koach Patreon! Subscribe today! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes and Spotify! We'd appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you! Contact the show @RoachKoach on Twitter, Roach Koach on Facebook , Roach Koach on Instagram, or send an email to RoachKoachPodcast at Gmail. Follow the show on Youtube and TikTok! Find every episode of Roach Koach and order your Roach Koach T-shirt at Roach Koach dot com.

Your mileage may vary" is an idiomatic phrase  is relatively new that was first used in car sales now is used as your experiences may be different than others.    In your faith journey.  You will be using the amount of faith you have been given by God.  And in your lifetime, you have the opportunity to grow your faith based on the trials, tests and situations that will happen in your life.    Jesus taught that it doesn't take much faith to move a “mountain”, but we take a lifetime to learn that.    In your life you will experience things that will test your resolve, your faith, your strength, your loyalty, your character, who you really are.     When you get closer to God, those shortcomings will be more evident.  As you grow closer to God, the enemy will be allowed to throw things at you.  It will be different for each of us.   What caused you to fall or fail is different for me.   Common challenges include personal issues like financial stress, health concerns (physical and mental), and relationship problems, as well as professional struggles such as work-life balance, career uncertainty, and workplace issues like communication gaps or lack of motivation. Other challenges involve coping with loss, managing stress, and dealing with life changes, which can lead to loneliness or other mental and physical health difficulties. On a global scale, challenges include climate change, poverty, and human rights violations.   It all depends on who you are, where you are, and what God has plans for you.  Mixed with how you cope, deal, overcome, or choose.     So what is the message here. Everyone one has a journey.  Everyone will have some issues. We have to learn to not respond to the sin of our  neighbors like we don't have any.  We have to listen more than we talk.  We have to open our hearts to God more.  We have to listen to Him. And when we don't hear Him, realize it is us, not HIM that has turned down the volume.  What must I do to be saved?  What must I do to change?  What must I do, Lord?  Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.     Becoming a Christian doesn't make you immune to bad stuff happening.  You might get more than your neighbor.  There is a lot of negatives in this world.  A lot of people are in dark places.  Misery likes no it loves company.  It motivates, inspires, and cultivates staying away from the Light of God.  You will seem foolish for kingdom thinking.  And on your good days, it is easy to get full of yourself and look down on others. Which will knock you off the path you were on.  It is precarious. It is easy to fall off.  To take the wrong path when you are on the right one. And just as easy to talk yourself into continuing to walk off the yellow brick road right to a witch.     We stray very easily.  We get full of garbage and then repeat it.  Someone cosigns on it and off we go.  Tearing others down.   Only you can save yourself.  You can't pray your kids into heaven. They have to make it on their own.  Your parents can't go to church and serve God for you.     But here's the worst part.  You can play a part in another persons destruction.  You can encourage, chase away, hurt and harm someone that trust your words.  You can make them lose their faith.   How?  Your actions.  I have seen the enemy and it is us. That phrase came from a comic strip by way of the War of 18112 but it applies.    Right now I am trying to overcome me.  I have a battle inside.  The good news is, you can't win a fight you don't know that you are in.  It's like the frog that went to sleep in the hot water and didn't realize that although it felt good, he was slowing being cooked.     Some of the stuff that is going on in your life is self sabotage.  behavior or thoughts, especially of an involuntary or unconscious nature, that are harmful to one's own interests or development.    We talk negatively, to ourselves.  You know that there is "life and death  in the power of the tongue". This means spoken words have the power to build others up, foster healing, and bring joy, or to cause deep emotional wounds through gossip, criticism, and harshness.   Don't forget to speak life to your situation.  Speak life to yourself.  Speak life to your children, spouses, friends, family and when you mature enough, even to your enemies.    I am learning in the midst of the trials in my life right now, I still have choices to make.  For good or evil.  For prosperity or destruction.  I can still have and do have a future at 63.     setting new goals and reinventing yourself at your age is beneficial because it promotes a renewed sense of purpose, boosts physical and cognitive health, and increases overall life satisfaction. This phase of life often comes with more clarity, accumulated wisdom, and fewer constraints from raising a family or building a career, making it an ideal time for personal growth.      Think of yourself as a classic car.  Vintage ones are valuable. But they must be restored.  They must be cleaned.  You try to get them to the factory settings or customed.  None of us can be reset to the purity of the day we were born but you can be Born again.       That means a new beginning with God. It involves repenting of sins, having faith in Jesus Christ, and being spiritually reborn through the Holy Spirit, which results in a change of heart, identity, and life.     How you get there is up to you.  Your mileage may vary.    love you,   Kenn kenn.blanchard@gmail.com 

Are they in crisis? Let's find out! Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, World Cup tickets and Landon Donovan's hair.

Harvest is rolling on throughout the region. Jeff Stachler, Cropping Systems Specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center discusses some of the yields and progress with this year’s soybean harvest in North Dakota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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While there are fun things to talk about, like the Muppets returning, Nintendo directs, the 90s Console wars, and the new Anaconda. There are also not fun things, like Nintendo and Pokémon behind paywalls, HBO and passwords, and The Long Walk. And at the end, a serious discussion about a topic I try to stay away from, but luckily, that's at the end. Enjoy

What makes a successful life? Chad reacts to poll answers on the topic and how they vary greatly between men and women on each side politically.

udyth Vary was once a promising science student who dreamed of finding a cure for cancer; this exposé is her account of how she strayed from a path of mainstream scholarship at the University of Florida to a life of espionage in New Orleans with Lee Harvey Oswald. In her narrative she offers extensive documentation on how she came to be a cancer expert at such a young age, the personalities who urged her to relocate to New Orleans, and what led to her involvement in the development of a biological weapon that Oswald was to smuggle into Cuba to eliminate Fidel Castro. Details on what she knew of Kennedy's impending assassination, her conversations with Oswald as late as two days before the killing, and her belief that Oswald was a deep-cover intelligence agent who was framed for an assassination he was actually trying to prevent, are also revealed. https://amzn.to/46jnUh8Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Your weekly deep dive into the Georgia independent wrestling scene! This week we recap a stacked weekend across the state and get you ready for another hot slate of shows.

Nate and Josh tell Elena her practice scores will vary and remind her she should only take the LSAT when her practice tests consistently show scores she's happy with.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

If your traffic fell off a cliff after recent Google updates and AI answers, you're not alone—especially if you're a recipe, YMYL (Your Money or Your Life), or niche blogger who used to win with long posts and ads. But SEO isn't dead—it's evolved. In my latest Blogger Genius Podcast episode, I'm talk to SEO strategist, Steven Schneider, who breaks down exactly how creators can still win in 2025: build visible authority, earn strategic backlinks, improve UX, and shift revenue toward newsletters and products. Show Notes: MiloTree Free Plan Steven Schneider 6 Purchasing Triggers Test Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes YouTube Spotify The Problem Creators Are Facing in 2025 AI is answering queries and compressing clicks—brutal for “quick-answer” niches like recipes. Google is rewarding authority (E-E-A-T) and punishing thin UX (endless scroll, intrusive ads, fluff). Old playbooks (publish more posts, stuff in keywords, hope for ad RPM) don't move the needle. Solution in a sentence: Treat search like a brand + authority channel, not a traffic lottery. Build proof of expertise on every page, earn real mentions/links, and turn all attention into owned audiences and product revenue. What's Working Now (According to Steven) 1) Authority > everything Add clear E-E-A-T signals on every post and key page (not just your About page): Real author byline + headshot 2–3 credential links (culinary school, certifications, LinkedIn) Awards/press mentions (linked) Concise author bio block on each post This helps Google and readers trust that a human expert wrote it. 2) Backlinks with intent (no spray-and-pray) Guest on podcasts (links in show notes = high-quality, relevant). Offer expert quotes to other bloggers/journalists; pitch quick 2–3 sentence tips they can drop in with a link. Vary anchor text (brand, URL, topical phrases) and use reciprocal links sparingly. Paying for “time” vs “links” is a gray area—be selective and ethical. 3) UX that respects the reader Stop the 4,000-word detours; give the answer fast and add optional depth. Keep one H1 per page, logical H2/H3s, strong internal linking, and basic schema hygiene. Recipes/how-to: lead with the steps; put the story below. 4) BOFU content (not just top-of-funnel) Steven's agency prioritizes bottom-of-funnel, high-intent topics that convert to leads or sales—because SEO must tie to revenue. 5) Newsletter > ad RPM Clicks are down, but email still converts. Build a free newsletter, nurture weekly, and sell your own offers (ebooks, mini-courses, templates, memberships). 7-Step Action Plan (Do this in the next 14 days) Add E-E-A-T blocks site-wide Byline, headshot, 2–3 credential links, “Reviewed by” where relevant. Fix on-page structure One H1, clean headings, scannable sections, strong internal links among related posts. Create one “wow” asset (lead magnet or calculator) Examples: Gluten-free flour swap chart (instant, high-value) Meal-prep planner (fillable PDF) ROI/Cost calculator (tools get links + emails) Pitch 10 podcasts in your niche Offer 3 topic angles, a short bio, and a value-packed outline; request a site link in show notes. Run a “quote outreach” sprint Identify 25 relevant posts; email the author a ready-to-paste 2–3 sentence expert tip + your preferred link target (vary anchors). Publish 3 BOFU posts Bottom-of-funnel queries aligned to your product (e.g., “Meal-prep templates,” “Gluten-free baking guide PDF,” “One-hour blogging audit”). Launch or revive your newsletter Weekly format: 1 tip, 1 tool, 1 template. Soft-pitch your product/freebie in each send. Make This Easy (and Free) with MiloTree With the MiloTree Free Plan, you can: Sell one digital product (ebook, template, workshop replay) Offer a freebie/lead magnet with automatic delivery Add a social pop-up to grow followers while you sleep Spin up AI-generated pages (sales + opt-in) in minutes

Stamford Chidge & JK are joined by Tony Glover to look back on a somewhat fortunate victory over our annoying little neighbours from SW6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What powers Cepheid variable stars? What about Mira variables and pulsating stars? And are there variable stars that don't actually vary at all? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter All episodes: http://www.AskASpaceman.com Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/PaulMSutter Read a book: https://www.pmsutter.com/books Keep those questions about space, science, astronomy, astrophysics, physics, and cosmology coming to #AskASpaceman for COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF TIME AND SPACE! Big thanks to my top Patreon supporters this month: Justin G, Chris L, Alberto M, Duncan M, Corey D, Michael P, Naila, Sam R, John S, Joshua, Scott M, Rob H, Scott M, Louis M, John W, Alexis, Gilbert M, Rob W, Jessica M, Jules R, Jim L, David S, Scott R, Heather, Mike S, Pete H, Steve S, Lisa R, Kevin B, Michael B, Aileen G, Don T, Steven W, Deborah A, Michael J, Phillip L, Mark R, Alan B, Craig B, Mark F, Richard K, Stace J, Stephen J, Joe R, David P, Justin, Robert B, Sean M, Tracy F, Ella F, Thomas K, James C, Syamkumar M, Homer V, Mark D, Bruce A, Tim Z, Linda C, The Tired Jedi, Gary K, David W, dhr18, Lode D, Bob C, Red C, Stephen A, James R, Robert O, Lynn D, Allen E, Michael S, Reinaldo A, Sheryl, David W, Chris, Michael S, Erlend A, James D, Larry D, Karl W, Den K, George B, Tom B, Edward K, Catherine B, John M, Craig M, Scott K, Vivek D, Barbara C, Brad, and Azra K! Hosted by Paul M. Sutter.

What powers Cepheid variable stars? What about Mira variables and pulsating stars? And are there variable stars that don't actually vary at all? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman!   Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/pmsutter All episodes: http://www.AskASpaceman.com Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/PaulMSutter Read a book: https://www.pmsutter.com/books   Keep those questions about space, science, astronomy, astrophysics, physics, and cosmology coming to #AskASpaceman for COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF TIME AND SPACE!   Big thanks to my top Patreon supporters this month: Justin G, Chris L, Alberto M, Duncan M, Corey D, Michael P, Naila, Sam R, John S, Joshua, Scott M, Rob H, Scott M, Louis M, John W, Alexis, Gilbert M, Rob W, Jessica M, Jules R, Jim L, David S, Scott R, Heather, Mike S, Pete H, Steve S, Lisa R, Kevin B, Michael B, Aileen G, Don T, Steven W, Deborah A, Michael J, Phillip L, Mark R, Alan B, Craig B, Mark F, Richard K, Stace J, Stephen J, Joe R, David P, Justin, Robert B, Sean M, Tracy F, Ella F, Thomas K, James C, Syamkumar M, Homer V, Mark D, Bruce A, Tim Z, Linda C, The Tired Jedi, Gary K, David W, dhr18, Lode D, Bob C, Red C, Stephen A, James R, Robert O, Lynn D, Allen E, Michael S, Reinaldo A, Sheryl, David W, Chris, Michael S, Erlend A, James D, Larry D, Karl W, Den K, George B, Tom B, Edward K, Catherine B, John M, Craig M, Scott K, Vivek D, Barbara C, Brad, and Azra K!   Hosted by Dr. Paul M. Sutter.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

The past number of years has seen a surge in people getting diagnosed with ADHD. While doctors warn of overdiagnoses, there are a number of people living undiagnosed for years. One woman who waited until she was 26 to get diagnosed as she didn't present with the stereotypical symptoms. So how do symptoms vary from each individual and how can it impact day to day life? All to discuss with Molly Roberts a Content Creator.

This week we're covering a loaded weekend of Georgia indie wrestling! From huge Rumblejack wins to fan-booked chaos, here's the breakdown:

Read transcriptWelcome comic book crusaders and button-mashing vigilantes to another skull-crushing edition of Play Comics! This week we're strapping on our tactical vest, loading up our favorite dual-wielded firearms, and diving headfirst into the wonderfully violent world of The Punisher from 2005 – a game that dared to ask the important question: “What if we took Thomas Jane's already pretty intense Frank Castle and gave him access to every torture device known to humanity?” This PlayStation 2 and Xbox gem emerged from the blood-soaked minds at Volition (yes, the same folks who would later give us Saints Row) and decided that your typical comic book game needed more creative interrogation techniques and fewer moral boundaries. We're talking about a game so gloriously brutal that it nearly earned an Adults Only rating before getting the black-and-white censorship treatment that somehow made watching a guy get fed to piranhas even more artistic. Joining us for this revenge-fueled rampage is the incomparable Alex Squires from The StarWell Foundation and Opinions May Vary, a person who knows a thing or two about giving comic book villains interesting character development – though probably with fewer wood chippers involved than Frank Castle prefers. Together, we'll explore whether this 2005 digital bloodbath successfully captured the essence of Marvel's most morally questionable “hero,” or if it left us feeling like we'd been interrogated by the wrong end of a drill press. So grab your favorite non-lethal beverage, practice your best intimidating one-liners, and prepare to discover if this early PlayStation 2 era adaptation proved that sometimes the best way to honor a comic book character is to let them be exactly as unhinged as they were meant to be. Will we declare this game worthy of the Punisher skull, or will it get tossed off a building faster than a Gnucci crime family lieutenant? Time to find out! Learn such things as: What happens when power tools are used for evil? Are black and white things just inherently less violent? When are Gun and Knife a super power? And so much more! You can find Alex's current project, The StarWell Foundation, and his past project, Opinions May Vary, both on OMVPodcast.com and whatever method you use to listen to podcasts. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicscaston Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Groupon Facebook. A big thanks to Invasion of the Remake and Last Sons of Krypton for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who probably wouldn't go nearly as far as Frank here. And by probably I mean almost definitely wouldn't. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomics Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-89f00a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Play Comics.

Proč se Janek Rubeš rozhodl odhalovat nešvary nebo turistické pasti a pomáhat tak návštěvníkům Prahy? Je podmínkou úspěšnosti videa dobře odvyprávěný příběh? V jakých situacích používají Kluci z Prahy skrytou kameru nebo skrytý mikrofon? Co mají společného zámečky lásky, které turisté věší na pražské památky, a zvon Jan Nepomucký v kostele sv. Havla? Co mu udělalo ještě větší radost, než ocenění, která za svoji práci získal? Proč stojí zato jít pěšky přes Nuselský most?

Are your course worksheets just glorified notes, or are they driving real transformation? This episode reveals why intentional workbooks are the secret to boosting student success and creating "wow" moments. Learn how to design resources that turn passive learning into active application and lasting impact.Learn how to:Move beyond generic follow-alongs: Design workbooks that dive deep with outcome-aligned, probing questions.Vary activity types for engagement: Encourage both reflection and immediate action with diverse prompts and tangible takeaways.Design for feedback and accessibility: Ensure your resources are user-friendly and continuously improved based on student needs.Weekly Action Item:Review Your Resources: Take a moment to audit an existing course workbook or plan for your next one. Are you creating generic follow-alongs, or are you designing deep, outcome-aligned, varied, and accessible workbooks?Add Probing Questions: For one section of your workbook, replace simple content restatement with 3-5 probing questions that encourage deep introspection and application.Plan for Feedback: Decide how you'll gather feedback on your workbooks/resources (e.g., a simple survey question, a specific prompt).Time Stamps:00:00 — Introduction: The Importance of Workbooks01:19 — Show Intro & Welcome01:41 — Why Workbooks Matter & Common Pitfalls06:43 — Three Steps to Transformative Workbooks18:03 — Designing for Feedback & Accessibility20:50 — Final Thoughts & Call to ActionShow Resources: Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideasWork With Dr. Moira:Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Mini Course for Online Creators. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)

Při premiéře dokumentu Raději zešílet v divočině se karlovarský hotel Thermal otřásal v základech. Režisér Miro Remo v něm popisuje život šedesátiletých dvojčat Ondřeje a Františka Klišíkových, kteří žijí na šumavské samotě a publikum tápe, jestli už zešíleli, jestli jsou blázni, alkoholici anebo lidoví filozofové. V dokumentu vystupují oba divoce vousatí bratři, jejich pes, jedna kráva a býk. Snímek vznikl na motivy stejnojmenné knihy rozhovorů, kterou napsal Aleš Palán.

Vary bez Bartošky. Jaké jsou? Jaké budou? A jaké byly, když mezinárodní filmový festival v 90. letech Jiří Bartoška přebíral? Na to všechno odpoví filmový kritik a publicista Radiožurnálu Pavel Sladký. Ptá se Matěj Skalický.

Vary bez Bartošky. Jaké jsou? Jaké budou? A jaké byly, když mezinárodní filmový festival v 90. letech Jiří Bartoška přebíral? Na to všechno odpoví filmový kritik a publicista Radiožurnálu Pavel Sladký. Ptá se Matěj Skalický. Všechny díly podcastu Vinohradská 12 můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Vary bez Bartošky. Jaké jsou? Jaké budou? A jaké byly, když mezinárodní filmový festival v 90. letech Jiří Bartoška přebíral? Na to všechno odpoví filmový kritik a publicista Radiožurnálu Pavel Sladký. Ptá se Matěj Skalický.

Segment Teaser – Ever wonder why two appraisals on the same home can come back with very different values? In this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're breaking down the mystery behind appraisal variations—and what you can do about it.

Send us a textYour intrepid FYF co-hosts Saint and Jim both sing lead in rock bands. As such, they're uniquely poised to make the case that — despite fan perception — the vocalist is NOT the most important person in the band. Regardless, the voice of any given group is still one of its most identifiable aspects. So while some bands play literal musical chairs with the folks manning the instruments, the singer's spot is typically less flexible. Even so, countless bands have swapped in a new singer mid-stream due to deaths, departures, or inter-band tensions. On this edition of FYF, the boys do a deep dive into bands that have replaced their frontmen, and the varying degrees of success (or failure) they've had in the wake of the personnel swap. 

Speaker: Dennis ClemonsSeries: Mark 3:7-35Text: Mark 3:7-35Theme: Opinions Vary (Part 2): Your Verdict about Jesus will Seal the Fate of Your Soul. Various Responses to Jesus: One: The demons shrieked with terror - Knowledge in opposition to the truth Two: The apostles became his companions - Growing but incomplete knowledge of the truth Three: His family misunderstood him - Confused misunderstanding of the truth Four: The scribes slandered him - malicious indifference to the truth Five: Disciples called him brother, Savior, and Lord - Love of the truth in humility and obedience "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end." ~ Revelation 22:13

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Over the years Darren and Mark have made…and seen…several mistakes. Today they're joined by Stage Time University faculty member Mike Davis as they discuss the mistakes they see most often…even after 30+ years of coaching. This episode feature mistakes #10 through #6 in the countdown. Avoiding these will help you to be unforgettable on the platform.   SNIPPETS:   • Avoid ending on Q & A or with a ‘THANK YOU' slide   • Circle back to your opening and end with impact   • Can your audience see themselves in your story   • Do research and homework to relate more closely with your audience   • Use present tense and phrases like “let me take you back…”   • End with punchy, concrete words   • Show the consequences of actions NOT taken   • Be clear on what is at stake   • Avoid continuous narration   • Use dialogue, body language and facial expression for depiction   6. Too Much “Tell,” Not Enough “Show” Why it matters: Narrating facts and feelings doesn't activate the audience's imagination. The brain craves visuals, dialogue, and motion.
 ✅ Fix: Include short bursts of scene-based storytelling. Show reactions. Use dialogue. Let us see and feel it.   7. Unclear If-Then Stakes Why it matters: Without an IF-THEN, there's no urgency. No reason to act. No consequence for staying the same. 
✅ Fix: Highlight the risk: “If I stayed silent, we would have lost the client. If I spoke up, I might get fired.”   8. Repetitive Sentence Structures or Passive Voice Why it matters: Flat rhythms, present participles, or soft endings weaken emotional impact and energy. 
✅ Fix: Use nouns and verbs up front. End sentences with punchy, concrete words. Vary rhythm.   9. No Audience Relevance or Personalization Why it matters: Some stories sound good but don't connect. If the audience can't see themselves in it, they tune out.
 ✅ Fix: Ask the reflective question during the story: “Have you ever felt like that?” or “What would you have done in that moment?”   10. Ending With a Fizzle, Not a Frame Why it matters: If the ending feels rushed, abstract, or purely emotional, the story won't stick. 
✅ Fix: Reframe the opening or image in a new way. Bring the story full circle. Land with clarity and resonance.   Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

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Subscribe to the ECB newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ ---In this episode, we dive into a genius solution for handling open box returns. Brad Sorock, e-commerce veteran and creator of the Shopify app "Returns for Sale," shares how his app helps merchants easily sell returned items at discounted prices. Learn how his unique tool transforms a common e-commerce headache into a revenue opportunity while supporting sustainability by keeping returned products out of landfills.Topics discussed in this episode: Why efficient open box returns matter.How drip pricing optimizes product sales.Why different industries struggle with returns.How seamless Shopify integration simplifies processes.Why customer service is a top priority.How location independence shapes business strategy.Why eco-consciousness drives app development.What challenges exist in marketing the app.Links & Resources Website: https://returnsforsale.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/returnsforsaleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-sorock-7054a02/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/27n38ef9SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs — the all-in-one marketing intelligence platform trusted by SEO professionals, content creators, and digital marketers around the world. Whether you're doing keyword research, checking backlinks, or analyzing competitors, Ahrefs gives you the tools to make smarter marketing decisions.

On today's episode, Scientists at CERN have successfully turned lead into gold -- a process that requires a shocking amount of speed! Another company touts its T-Rex leather handbags. How do scientists feel about said claim? Plus, researchers link the immune system to mammalian lifespan, and on This Day in History; the first paper currency in the US. These companies want to make hand bags out of T-rex leather. But scientists aren't buying it Mammal's lifespans linked to brain size and immune system function, says new study CERN Creates Gold from Lead and There's No Magic, Just Physics The History of US Currency Continentals: What it Means, History, Worth The Paper Revolution United States Continental Paper Currency VIDEO: US National Archives: The Continental Dollar: How the American Revolution Was Financed with Paper Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed how the Bears will use the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft.

About this episode: News about HKU5, a new bat coronavirus with the ability to spread to humans, was met with concerns in the scientific community—mostly because of how the research was done. In this episode: Johns Hopkins virologist Andy Pekosz talks about the different levels of biosecurity in laboratories where scientists study some of the world's most dangerous viruses, how these standards vary worldwide, and what that could mean for studying future viruses with pandemic potential. Guest: Dr. Andy Pekosz is a virologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with appointments in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology and Environmental Health and Engineering. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, the largest center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Recent Virus Research Should Raise the Alarm—The New York Times (Opinion) Chinese researchers find bat virus enters human cells via same pathway as COVID—Reuters The virus hunters who search bat caves to predict the next pandemic—CNN Health (2020) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Active Mixing - From Boring to Baller Episode Overview In this episode, Michael Curtis shares practical strategies for creating more engaging, dynamic worship mixes. Drawing from his background as a professional bass player and mixer, he explores how intentionality and specificity can transform "boring" mixes into creative, engaging experiences that better serve worship environments. Time Stamps & Key Points Introduction [00:48] Michael introduces the concept of "active mixing" versus boring mixing The challenge: Moving beyond "it sounds fine" to creating engaging, dynamic mixes Creativity as the antidote to boring mixing Creativity Through Structure [01:41] Biblical concept of creation: bringing order from formlessness The playground analogy: Children with fenced playgrounds use 90% of the space vs. 30% without fences "Sometimes what feels like a straight jacket is actually a Narnia closet" Leadership through specificity and making finer distinctions Strategies for Worship Pastors [05:52] Prescriptive leadership can be valuable when appropriate The progression from 10 Commandments (prescriptive) to Sermon on the Mount (descriptive) Matching leadership style to team maturity level Create "sit-down chords" - signals that create clear expectations Setting up rhythms and cues that guide the worship team Organize tracks by function, not just instrument: Percussion: Rhythm-driving elements Foundation: Bass and low-end elements Filler: Pads and ambient elements Leads: Melodic elements that guide congregation Gamify growth paths for volunteers Create progressive learning steps (like unlocking levels in a game) Apply "arbitrary limits" that help beginners master fundamentals before moving on Name and assign musical ownership Clarify who owns each musical element at any given time Consider adding a dedicated "music producer" position Strategies for Musicians [12:36] "Rhythm Randy needs a retirement party" Moving beyond mindlessly strumming the chord chart Playing a part rather than just playing the chart Use the whole playground within boundaries Finding creative ways to express within structure Create "alley-oop" moments Intentional handoffs between instruments Setting up moments for other musicians to shine Beware of "bedroom vacuums" Sounds created in isolation often take up too much sonic space Smaller sonic footprint needed in larger ensembles Interesting is greater than good Focus on creating compelling sounds, not just technically correct ones Hire both "Jekyll and Hyde" Balance between foundational players and texture specialists Strategies for Front of House Engineers [18:57] Be the guide - lead with your decisions Take charge of the mix and make intentional choices Use contrast effectively Create distinction between elements (can't have "close" without "far") Highlight different instruments in different sections Anticipate "oops" moments, don't just react Push faders before transitions, not after they happen Vary verse highlights Intentionally feature different instruments in different verses Keep congregation engaged through variety Develop common tonal language The "5-1-2" system for describing frequency ranges Creating shared vocabulary for sound issues Reference the real Compare your mix to professional recordings Combat ear fatigue by checking against references Mise en place - everything in its place Strategic console layout for efficient mixing Positioning faders for easy access during active mixing Conclusion [24:25] Start with clear direction (10 Commandments approach) then move to principles (Sermon on the Mount) Have the courage to be specific with your team Embrace structure as a pathway to creativity Key Quotes "Sometimes what feels like a straight jacket is actually a Narnia closet." "Move away from playing the chart to playing the part." "It is in that company's best interest to give you a patch that sounds great out of the box, but that's taking up a lot of real estate to make it sound good on its own." "Be the guide, take charge, lead your congregation with your decisions." "There cannot be close if there's not far, there cannot be wide if there isn't narrow." "Interesting is greater than or at least equal to good." Practical Applications For Worship Pastors: Organize tracks by function rather than instrument type Create clear growth paths for volunteers Be appropriately prescriptive with newer team members For Musicians: Consider your sonic footprint within the full band context Play intentional parts, not just the chord chart Create sounds that are interesting, not just technically correct For Sound Engineers: Use your left and right hands strategically on the console Intentionally highlight different instruments in different verses Reference professional mixes to maintain perspective Connect & Continue For more insights on active mixing and creative worship production, connect with Michael Curtis and the Church Front team. Apply to Join Churchfront Premium Apply to Join Churchfront Pro Free Worship and Production Toolkit Shop Our Online Courses Join us at the Churchfront Conference Follow Churchfront on Instagram or TikTok: @churchfront Follow on Twitter: @realchurchfront Gear we use to make videos at Churchfront Musicbed SyncID: MB01VWQ69XRQNSN