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In this episode, we look at what happens when artificial intelligence is put in charge of real-world systems, starting with an experiment in automated pricing and what it reveals about incentives, scarcity, and control. We turn to Denmark's decision to shut down its national postal service, using it to examine the decline of physical mail, environmental tradeoffs, and why government monopolies struggle to compete with private delivery. We highlight the week's “foolishness,” including the rise of competitive spreadsheet championships, before turning to a broader discussion about inequality. We examine IQ distributions, bell curves, and why inequality is often confused with poverty, exploring the limits of measures like the Gini coefficient, the difference between snapshot and lifetime earnings, and the role of incentives, envy, and value creation. We close by contrasting equality of opportunity with equality of outcome and asking what societies should actually care about when assessing fairness and prosperity. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:27 AI Runs a Vending Machine at the Wall Street Journal 01:52 When AI Meets Communism and Price Controls 03:52 Why AI Isn't Replacing Humans Anytime Soon 04:32 Denmark Shuts Down Its Postal Service 06:11 Is Physical Mail Environmentally Absurd? 07:39 Why the Postal Service Can't Compete 11:43 The Foolishness of the Week: Excel World Championships 13:25 Are Spreadsheets More Important Than Football? 15:08 Main Topic Setup: Should We Care About Inequality? 16:13 IQ, Bell Curves, and Random Distributions 23:05 Why Inequality Is Not the Same as Poverty 25:36 The Gini Coefficient and Its Limits 28:57 Sports, Superstars, and Value Creation 38:00 Taxes, Transfers, and the Illusion of Inequality 41:57 Lifetime Earnings vs Snapshot Inequality 45:14 Equality of Opportunity vs Equality of Outcome 49:30 Envy, Incentives, and Human Motivation 53:38 Closing Thoughts on Inequality and Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthropic’s Claude ran a snack operation in the WSJ newsroom. It gave away a free PlayStation, ordered a live fish and taught them lessons about the future of AI agents. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gary & Shannon kick off the hour with #SwampWatch, breaking down the latest political headlines and what’s driving the conversation in Washington. They’re then joined by tech expert Marc Saltzman for #TechTalk, featuring standout gadget gift ideas and a preview of what to expect from CES — the Consumer Electronics Show. From practical upgrades to flashy innovations, Marc explains what’s worth paying attention to and what’s just hype. The hour wraps with a look at AI’s expanding role in everyday life, including its surprising new job: running vending machines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Kiwi classic with added convenience. Rotorua has its first hot pie vending machine, stocked with the famous Maketū Pies. All ten varieties are on offer in the machine, which sits just outside the I-site and besides the Redwoods Treewalk. General Manager Craig Williams told Heather du Plessis-Allan the site was selected for visibility, with around 700,000 tourists passing through per day. He says a lot of international tourists are looking for a hot pie as part of their Kiwi experience, and the novelty of the machine will capture attention. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When freshman Donovan Strader and his cousin, Carter Felt, returned to BYU–Idaho after serving two-year church missions in Argentina, they knew they wanted to start a business together. Together they invested in a vending machine to create: The Date Machine.

Tesla's Robot Fail, Microsoft Copilot Outage, Starlink's New Vending Machines & Google's AI Safety In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Tesla's Optimus robot's demo mishap, reliability issues faced by Microsoft Copilot, SpaceX's new move of selling Starlink hardware through vending machines, and Google's approach to ensuring AI safety in Chrome. Additionally, Jim shares a personal milestone about his book becoming a bestseller on Audible. Special thanks to Meter for supporting this podcast. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:44 Tesla's Optimus Robot Demo: Real or Staged? 02:59 Microsoft Copilot Outage: Reliability Concerns 04:47 Starlink Vending Machine: A New Sales Strategy 06:55 Google's AI Safety Measures in Chrome 09:58 Conclusion and Personal Note

Hey, it's the next film in the Conjuring Universe - THE CONJURING 2! The Film School Janitors will get through all these movies... eventually. What did they think about this one, based on a famous hoax called "the Enfield Poltergeist"? Listen to find out!

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: what's behind the indestructible appeal of the robotic snack? By Tom Lamont. Read by Andrew McGregor. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Jason Manford and his best mate Steve Edge are back with some light-hearted fun for your Sunday morning.This week, Jason spills the beans on an all-star paddle match featuring none other than Michael McIntyre and Gary Barlow. And if that wasn't enough, he takes us behind the velvet curtain of the Royal Variety Show, where he may or may not have invited the Prince and Princess of Wales to swap their crowns for a paddle. (Spoiler: they were very polite about it.)Meanwhile, Steve faces a life-changing question about vending machines, we investigate the mystery of a vanishing bin in Bin Chat, and your trivia skills get a workout in Hit Me With Your Best Facts.

A North Shore supermarket is trailing how much schools and other organisations could gain from a money back scheme on empty drink bottles and cans. Sandy Botterill, from New World's parent company Foodstuffs, spoke to Mel Chan-Green.

From 11/21 Hour 3: The Sports Junkies discuss the vending machines at Audacy DC.

11/21 Hour 3: Worst Questions To Ask During Thanksgiving - 1:00 Audacy DC Vending Machines Are Trifling - 22:00 Junkies Blitz - 30:00

#175 みなさん日本に来た時に、街中に自動販売機がたくさん並んでいることにびっくりしたりしませんか？日本の生活スタイルは利便性や多様化を求めており、自動販売機の普及の理由は日本人の生活スタイルに合うとも言えるでしょう。今回は、日本のさまざまな自動販売機とそれに関連する面白い話をご紹介します！When you come to Japan, aren't you surprised to see so many vending machines lining the streets? Japanese lifestyles prioritize convenience and diversity, and the prevalence of vending machines can be said to fit perfectly with the Japanese way of life. In this episode, we'll introduce you to Japan's various vending machines and some interesting stories related to them!↓↓番組についての感想や話してほしいトピックがあれば、こちらまで↓↓Email: ernestnaoya1994@gmail.com↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n

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The night shift at the hospital is dramatically altered when the staff discovers that the old, untrustworthy vending machine, an office joke, starts dispensing eerie and hyper-specific fortune tea bottles that accurately predict everything from missed birthdays to patient emergencies on their floor.Tales From The Blue Line: Every morning at three, Mason and Ally ride the Blue Line into downtown Chicago together. The train brings out its own brand of weird, which has led to Mason and Ally trading spooky stories to help their commute pass a little faster.If you have a story you'd like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/You can support the show by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack: https://auditoryanthology.substack.comBy becoming a paid subscriber you can listen to every episode completely ad-free!Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconradNarrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/Other shows hosted by Darren:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team chat about where the TV show was last Friday before Jack takes us through Tesco Mobiles poll of 1400 people with ‘quirky side hustles' – some are legit, others less legit and the rest are total bullsh*t.  Queenie then investigates a National Folklore survey that claims you're more likely to be visited by a ghost if you're under 35 and Mike reveals all about the university testing for genius in dogs. Later, we end on our Missing Words Round which has an unhealthy dose of sarcasm, sex toys, vending machines and references to Robert Jenrick…  If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and make sure you subscribe there so you don't miss an episode! For updates on the show, make sure you're following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there using #HIGNFYpod or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.  Your hosts are Jack Harris Queenie Miller  Emerald Paston And Emerald Paston, absent this week as she's still stuck in a vending machine The Producer is Diggory Waite The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton The Music is by Big George In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast

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November 11th, 2025

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Ghana AIDS Commission to Roll Out Condom Vending Machines at Youth Events to Curb STIs

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Yeah, don't get too excited... firstly it's "closed" on Sunday too

Time for the second film in THE CONJURING UNIVERSE! A couple of the Film School Janitors watched ANNABELLE, and this is their review! It's a movie about about a doll. That's beloved. But it's creepy! Make it make sense!

It's spooky season on the Talking Comics podcast this week, and friend of the pod and all-around LEGEND Kristen Gudsnuk returns to chat horror films (including her star-turn in 2012's Moto Psycho) and her upcoming series with Dark Horse, Touched by a Demon.Also, lots of talk on the state of Big 2 comics, including Marvel's Fantastic Four. Also also, ever wonder what happens when a vending machine is REBORN? Well, tune in to find out!Comics talked this week: Justice League Unlimited #12, It's Jeff #5, Fantastic Four #4, Exquisite Corpses #6, News from the Fallout #5, Escape #3, Undead Iron Fist #2, Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Vol. 1 & 2The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

College football coaches are getting fired… but then paid millions #GoldenJockstrapsChick-fil-A's 1st vending machine opened in Georgia… Because we live in a Kiosk Economy.The boxing movie “Creed” has gone viral 10 years later… b/c TikTok fan edits are letters of love.Plus, there's a new form of inflation: Exclamation (Point) Inflation!!!!Creed video: https://www.tiktok.com/@areqaep/video/7532971668369657110 $YUM $AMZN $JPMNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chick-Fil-A has created a new vending machine to sell chicken wraps and chips out of. What would you want to see put inside a vending machine?

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Anthony Kolodziej from H&H Vending scaled his vending operation from zero to over $50k per month in just 16 months. That's 30+ locations, thousands of transactions, and a strategy that turns vending into something way beyond the old-school snack machine in the corner of a breakroom. Anthony hosted a Q&A session with the Side Hustle Nation community last month. Tune in to hear Anthony tell us: his “parking lot test” for scouting locations, why the raw dollar profit matters more than the margin percentage, answers to listener questions and tons more Full Show Notes: Vending Machine Q&A New to the Show? Get your personalized money-making playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mint Mobile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Indeed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Start hiring NOW with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quo (formerly OpenPhone)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Get 20% off of your first 6 months! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Sign up for a $1 per month trial! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Policygenius⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. About The Side Hustle Show This is the entrepreneurship podcast you can actually apply! The award-winning small business show covers the best side hustles and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠side hustle ideas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We share how to start a business and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠make money online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and offline, including online business, side gigs, freelancing, marketing, sales funnels, investing, and much more. Join 100,000+ listeners and get legit business ideas and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠passive income⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ strategies straight to your earbuds. No BS, just actionable tips on how to start and grow your side hustle. Hosted by Nick Loper of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Side Hustle Nation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

A couple of the Film School Janitors decide to play catch up on THE CONJURING UNIVERSE, and where else would they start other than with THE CONJURING! Does it hold up? Was it obvious what this franchise would become? Listen to hear their thoughts.

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MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Mike Hoffman (https://x.com/mrpassive). Ever wonder if you can actually create enough passive income to quit your job? In this episode, I talk with Mike, who went from being a college coach to living off the cash flow from his assets in just a few years.He shares how an observation at an airport led him down the rabbit hole of unattended retail and the vending machine business. We get into the nitty-gritty of what "passive" really means. Mike explains how he started by servicing his first machine himself (literally buying snacks at Costco with his daughter in the shopping cart) and built the systems that allowed him to scale to over 60 machines.He also reveals how the vending industry is being disrupted by new technology like micro markets and AI, creating huge opportunities for new entrepreneurs.Questions This Episode Answers:• How can a vending machine business generate enough income to replace a full-time job?• What does it really take to make a "passive" income stream truly passive?• How can you start a vending machine business with no money down?• Where are the best, most profitable locations to place a vending machine?• How is new technology like AI and micro markets changing the vending industry?Enjoy the conversation!__________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or email me at nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.__________________________MY NEWSLETTER: https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/5avyu98yApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdxbr284YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYT__________________________This week we covered:00:00 Highlights01:02 Meet Mike Hoffman: The Passive Income Expert02:36 Mike's Journey from Coach to Entrepreneur03:27 Diverse Income Streams: Real Estate, Vending, and More04:22 Challenges and Strategies in Crypto Mining07:03 Building a Passive Income Empire09:35 The Vending Machine Business Model12:40 Scaling and Systematizing Vending Operations18:59 Community and Coaching for Aspiring Entrepreneurs20:29 The Disruption in the Vending Machine Industry21:18 Real Estate and Vending Machines: A Parallel21:48 Expanding Vending Routes in Chicago22:41 Building a Vending Community23:24 The Business Model and Revenue Streams24:25 Challenges and Opportunities in Vending33:34 Innovative Vending Solutions37:12 Future of Vending and Micro Markets37:44 Rapid Fire Questions and Insights

Alex is joined by two technical non-whites, Nick Viagas and Jake Velasquez. The boys talk the vending machine craze, Alex's mental issues, polyamory, break ups, and how much comedians really make JOIN THE PATREON FOR A WEEKLY BONUS EPISODE AND EARLY ACCESS TO REGULAR EPISODES:   https://www.patreon.com/c/youreanidiot Buy tickets to Alex's upcoming shows here: https://linktr.ee/alexdrag

What do illegal sportsbooks, frat house vending machines, and Pokémon mystery bags have in common? If you guessed “absolutely nothing,” you're wrong—because they've all played a role in Ethan Kohan's wild rise as founder of PodPlug, the nightlife vending machine company shaking up bars, clubs, and casinos across the country.On this week's episode of Young Boss, we sit down with Ethan who proves that sometimes the fastest path forward is… not always the most traditional one. Ethan's story starts with a $15K sports betting debt and a big question: How do I make it back? From running an underground sportsbook to selling Juul pods across college campuses, he learned early on that convenience sells—and sells big.That hustle evolved into PodPlug: cashless, customized vending machines stocked with everything from vapes and Zyns to disposable cameras, hangover gummies, and 90s-themed mystery packs. One viral video sent the brand into overdrive, leading to investor backing, a college ambassador program, and now a booming franchise model attracting hundreds of applicants.We talk about scaling without sacrificing quality, the operational chaos of rapid growth, and why location (and sometimes Pokémon) can make or break your sales. Ethan also shares how he's using social media, not just for marketing, but as a tool to qualify franchisees and build business relationships.If you've ever dreamed of turning a crazy idea into a cash-flowing business, this episode is your permission slip. Ethan's proof that you can start scrappy, think big, and still have a blast doing it.Subscribe to Young Boss with Isabelle Guarino wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to like, share and follow on Instagram and TikTok.And remember, youth is your power.

What if you could turn a few vending machines into a steady stream of passive income? In this episode, the financial coaches explore the modern vending business as a lucrative passive income opportunity. You'll learn the top strategies for finding the right locations and how technology like cashless payments, inventory apps, and AI-enabled machines is making the space easier to manage than ever. The coaches break down how vending machines and even micro markets can generate consistent cash flow with low overhead and minimal risk. They also discuss startup costs, realistic revenue expectations, and how seven machines can generate $8,000 per month in net income within the first year, illustrating the potential of this asset class.Whether you're just starting your passive income journey or looking for alternatives to traditional real estate, this episode provides actionable insights and inspiration to take control of your cash flow.Top three things you will learn:-How to evaluate the best locations for vending machines and micro markets-How technology can help you scale, manage, and track your machines remotely-How a small upfront investment can generate impressive returns on capitalDisclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional for financial decisions.This episode is sponsored by a podcast show partner. We may receive compensation if you use links or services mentioned in this episode.The hosts may have a financial interest in the programs or services mentioned in this episode.

Imagine going from working warehouse shifts to keep your family afloat to owning a portfolio of over 140 rental units and multiple laundromats. That's Brandon Turner's real-life story, and it's one you have to hear. He found a secret most online gurus miss: while everyone's chasing the same digital dreams, real wealth is hiding in 'boring businesses' with way less competition.In this chat with our host Ryan Atkinson, Brandon gets super specific on how he built his empire. He walks us through his playbook for buying a business, using creative finance, and setting up brilliant business scaling systems so he only works a few hours a week. If you're looking for a realistic path to passive income, finding business ideas, and achieving genuine financial freedom, this episode is a total game-changer. It's your sign to stop scrolling and start building something real.Takeaways:- True wealth is often built in "boring businesses" like laundromats and car washes, which are overlooked because they seem like hard work. - The primary advantage of boring businesses is low competition; it's better to compete with five local owners than one billion people online. - A single, well-placed laundromat can generate significant income, potentially over $175,000 in net profit per year.- These businesses are not passive initially. They require significant front-loaded work to establish robust systems and processes before they can run with minimal effort.- To vet a laundromat location, look for a geographic area with around 7,500 people and a renter population of at least 35%, as customers rarely travel more than a mile.- Calculate the long-term value of your time. A task that seems menial is worth it if the business's 10-year opportunity averages out to $1,500+ per hour.- Many aging small business owners haven't updated their processes in decades, creating a massive opportunity for new buyers to modernize and drastically increase profits.- To learn an industry with no experience, offer to work for free at a local business. Most owners will gladly accept free, competent help in exchange for teaching you the ropes.- The single most important skill for scaling any business is learning how to effectively manage other people.- For a business, you can start this weekend for under $500, considering small engine repair. There is a huge demand, and many repairs are simple carburetor cleanings that you can charge $100+ for.Tags: Passive Income, Entrepreneurship, Business Buying, Investmentjoy, Car Wash, Vending Machine, Business Scaling, Boring BusinessesResources:Grow your business today: https://links.upflip.com/the-business-startup-and-growth-blueprint-podcast Connect with Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/investmentjoy/

This week on Preach, we launch a new series: Preaching for the Sacraments—how homilists can bring depth and imagination to their preaching during some of the Catholic Church's most meaningful rites. To set the stage, host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., speaks with Anthony Ruff, O.S.B., Benedictine monk and professor of liturgy at Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary in Minnesota. Together they unpack what sacraments truly are—and how to preach them with both depth and imagination. “A sacrament is not a vending machine where we put the thing in our action and then the thing comes out automatically,” Anthony explains. “God acts through symbols such as water and oil and laying on hands and exchanging the peace with one another and singing together.” Grace is not dispensed mechanically, but unfolds through real human experience: “If I'm becoming more human and growing in community, I'm being divinized.” Preaching at sacramental celebrations must therefore begin with the lives of those gathered, not abstract theology. “I really try to say, what's the word that will be Christ for them, that will resonate with their experience?” Anthony reflects. “We really have to think about the whole life of this community—and then our homily is a part of that.” In this episode: 00:00 – ‘A sacrament is not a vending machine' 01:10 – Introduction 02:40 – Meet Anthony Ruff: monk and teacher 04:00 – About the Compelling Preaching Grant 08:10 – What is a sacrament? Encounter, not simply ritual 08:48 – What is the core purpose of the sacrament? 13:20 – A sacrament as a sign of peace 15:50 – Mystery, not magic 17:38 – Becoming aware of the God's presence in your life 19:48 – Sacraments vs. sacramentals: what's the difference? 21:40 – Sacraments for community and the individual 24:05 – A final word on sacraments 27:05 – What preaching is for? 28:45 – Homilies at sacramental Masses: rite or readings? 33:10 – Symbols as stage directions 36:40 – Challenges and pitfalls of preaching the sacraments 38:50 – How long does it take to prepare for a sacrament 40:50 – Keeping the mystery of the sacraments alive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Schopp and The Bulldog talk about Mike finding two dollars in the vending machine after it not working for him

A portion of southbound I-5 will be closed over the weekend. Plus, a military family is asking for help to find who broke into their home and caused thousands of dollars in damages. And, thousands of dollars in merchandise is being stolen from some North County vending machines. NBC 7's Nichelle Medina has these stories and more, including meteorologist Brooke Martell's forecast for this Saturday, September 9, 2025. 

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on August 31, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a Luke 14:1, 7-14 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

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