Podcasts about Vic

Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus talk about Vic's college drop-off adventure with his oldest, Abdul El-Sayed's many foibles as a symbol for the fight inside the Democratic Party (content warning for Hasan Piker quotes, sorry!), the stupidity of the Lake Ontario dust-up and Canada trade stand-off, though hat's off to Sec. Bessent for his trolling elevated to art, the threatened strike and crazy salaries of the Seattle Teachers' Union. And MK explains how the southern schools saved football from the bad decisions of the Northeast and Midwest and simultaneously saved themselves from enrollment issues other schools are facing. Plus, a little Dolly news, and Michelle O's weird parenting takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Share Shed – Sober Awkward Writing Competition Specials - No More Doors - By Kristen MEvery Thursday, we're handing the story telling over to you.Over the next few months, Vic will be reading some of the incredible entries from this year's Sober Awkward Writing Competition. Honest, funny, heartbreaking, hopeful, awkward and beautifully human, these stories come from people all over the world who have experienced the ups and downs of changing their relationship with alcohol.Whether you're sober curious, newly alcohol-free, years into recovery, or simply wondering if life might feel better without booze, we hope these stories remind you that you're not alone.Writing has a powerful way of helping us make sense of our lives. It can shine a light on things we've hidden away, help us process difficult experiences, and remind us just how resilient we really are. Plus, it's considerably cheaper than therapy and doesn't require you to wear pants.So grab a cuppa, get comfortable, and join us for this week's Share Shed as Vic tells another story from our amazing community.

This week, we talked about AITA Reddit stories, Hunter Biden, and Prairie Home Companion.Listen to the Jortscenter Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ioAsKKw7AhdJ0cCrasqfH?si=6c2cef121c3a4a9aJoin our Peloton!   https://www.patreon.com/JortsCenterFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342135897580300Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/jortscenterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jorts_center/Follow us on Twitter:@JortsCenterPod Will is @wapplehouse Josh is @otherjrobbins Ryan is @ryhanbeard Vic is @DokktorvikktorZack is @ZackVanNus

00:00 - Vic's heart has grown three sizes following the "Rock Paper Tickets" tournament; He shares his newfound perspective with Brett and Moser.A question is raised for the upcoming NFL season: Can the Broncos win because of Bo Nix? Reaction to NFL Network's Willie Colon's recent comments on the current state of Bo's game.Jonathon Cooper has found his name on the NFL Commissioner's exempt list. A reaction to the interview with ESPN's Adam Schefter yesterday on Jonathan Cooper's legal battle and his playing status.15:22 - College football's officially back this Saturday. A brief discussion on the legacy of Ralphie VI.The age-old debate returns: Is college or professional football the better product? Plus, a special guest calls into the show with rose-tinted memories of the Syracuse Orange and choice words for the NCAA.33:46 - Previewing the Colorado Buffaloes opening match against the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets.  A reaction to Stan Kroenke and KSE's latest purchase: The Los Angeles Angels. The guys share their deepest and not-so-deepest pulls of all who've stepped to the plate in Anaheim.

0:00 - Brett and Vic open the show rehashing the events of last night's "Rock Paper Tickets" tournament.ESPN recently published a list of the Top 100 NFL Players; 5 Denver Broncos found their names on the list. Brett proposes a game for the guys: Can you guess who they are, and where they rank?16:43 - Brett and Vic continue to aggrevate Moser's FOMO with last night's "Rock Paper Tickets" tournament.Moser has a heart-to-heart with Broncos Country re: Bo Nix and the surrounding national narrative.CU Football kicks off a new season this Thursday. The guys work to wrap their heads around Brett's trademark "Deion Conundrum."34:52 - The guys give their reactions to Stan Kroenke and KSE's latest acquisition: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Plus, reflecting on the turmoil that plagued Arte Moreno's tenure as majority owner.

00:00 - NFL Analyst Ryan Paganetti has uncovered a controversial trick the New England Patriots have been employing for Sundays. The guys talk their way through the fine line between clever strategy and cheating the game.Reactions from the guys on Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard's comments re: NFL players returning to college.19:48 - ESPN personality Pat McAfee sets his eyes on Hollywood with a role as a drill instructor in the upcoming WWII sports-drama The Mosquito Bowl, all further begging the question: Is he oversaturating the McAfee brand?"Rock Paper Tickets" champion Jake stops by the show to bask in the glory of last night's win. Jake explains there's a lot more to the beautiful game than just "shoot".34:03 - Oh by the way... Moser's upset with the hypocrisy surrounding the debate of NFL players returning to college.Oh by the way... Vic delivers the latest on the Tony Romo saga as he entered his plea of no contest from July's OWI. The guys their thoughts on Romo's statement released concurrently.Oh by the way... Brett details the ongoing money troubles of LIV Golf and their outstanding debt of $100 million to Jon Rahm.

Unhinged is a Patreon only series with episode 50 out this week!  In this series, I uncover some of the most disturbing events, people and places, all told from the Padded Cell Asylum library.  I am giving you a sneaky peek at some of the things our Patreon's enjoy and this episode was a firm fave amongst our Inner Sanctum Deviants.  Top tip...listen to this one on headphones if you can ;-)********Just 13 seconds....The demise of 2 routine flights became one of the most significant events in aviation history, but the truth behind what happened is far more complex than most people realise. Join me as we unravel the chain of events that changed commercial flying forever and explore the human factors that still influence every flight today! I took a deep dive...join me?Enjoy! Vic xx▶︎ Support us on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/ThePaddedCellPodcast▶︎ www.thepaddedcellpodcast.co.uk▶︎ www.thepaddedcellpodcast.store Watch  the podcast on YouTube:▶︎ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaddedCellPodcastFollow The Padded Cell for more:▶︎ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551425184285▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepaddedcell_podcast/?hl=en-gb▶︎ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thepaddedcellpodcastRecorded and Produced by Vicky at The Padded Cell StudiosEp 1 - 120 recorded at: ▶︎ Web - http://www.liverpoolpodcaststudios.com

Vic is pregnant! And the first person to find out was not her husband. This week your besties tell you everything: you'll hear how they ended up trying to conceive at the exact same time, what it actually felt like to be the pregnant one while your best friend was still waiting, and Aubrey's soapbox on the single most infuriating piece of advice anyone gives a woman who is trying. They get into the two books that ran their whole trying to conceive era, Taking Charge of Your Fertility and Expecting Better, and everything they did to prepare for this next chapter. Vic also gets honest about the part nobody warns you about, the miscarriage anxiety in those first weeks, the worst pregnancy symptoms she's had, plus the four affirmations she still says to her baby. Then Star 67 rings twice, and gives Vic and Aubrey a chance to help someone work through if they want to have kids or not. Subscribe and follow so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 - What does Adam Schefter know about the Jonathon Cooper situation? Are Sean Patyon and George Paton setting the standard for roster building and using the practice squad effectively? How to the Rams have the cap space to sign Aaron Donald? What other NFL nibbles can Schefty give us as teams are claiming players off waivers?16:20 - There are a ton of college football games this weekend, and...Vic doesn't know what any of these schools are or where they're located.Also (in a different time than usual) Oh, by the way...Kevin O'Connor had NBA agent Aaron Turner on his podcast, and introduced him in a pretty savage way.Oh, by the way...what the heck is going on with Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks??Oh, by the way...the Oakland Raiders had a 5-year span of missing on some LEGENDARY NFL players in the draft. 35:37 - Ryan Whitney, current podcast host and former NHL defenseman, had nothing but good things to say about Cale Makar's new contract on the latest episode of Spittin' Chiclets. 

It was huge breaking news last week, Stone Brewing and Pierce the Veil teamed up to make a special beer for their biggest hometown show today! Vic from PTV being a huge fan of Stone IPA and Delicious IPA got to jam to two concepts together with brewer Kris Ketcham to create Pierce The Veil IPA. Lizzy from Stone drops in to share this amazing San Diego brew!

Daejon Love scammed women by pretending to be an NFL player, Eli Zaret stops by, Howard Stern trades Howard 101 for HBO, Lindsay Clancy crazies, Death of a Pastor's Wife on Netflix, Corey Feldman fibs, and no Hooters for Brian Hickerson. Eli Zaret joins the show today to declare the Detroit Tigers finished for the third time this season, the ending of Justin Verlander's career, the glorious return of College Football, USC's poor attendance, UM & MSU predictions, elderly CFB players, never-ending drama in the WNBA, Deshaun Watson's triumphant return, Green Bay Packers Josh Jacobs legal issues, Aaron Donald comes out of retirement, CTE ravaging former NFL players, Cowboys rookie Shiyazh Pete's trailblazing and more. Dolly Parton: Garth Brooks' daughter made Dolly's death all about her. CNN had to apologize after eulogizing Dolly with an incorrect photo. Dolly's charting like crazy. She once did a duet with Pee Wee Herman. Barbara Walters hated Dolly. Howard 101 is now Andy Cohen 101 on SiriusXM. Stern apparently has an HBO deal.  Drew breaks down the good and bad in the world today. Zohran Mamdani mourns a murderer. Lindsay Clancy fans are out of control. Karen Read fans have a new hero. 85-year-old Donna Mills is raking in the dough on OnlyFans. Meanwhile, Honey Boo Boo's fat sister is getting other gigs due to her OnlyFans earnings. Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are the most annoying nepo-couple ever. Brian Hickerson is not welcome at Hooters or Twin Peaks. Former NFL player, Alan Page, is a judge now. Hopefully he doesn't have CTE. Daejon Love scammed a bunch of chicks by pretending to be a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers. Drew and Marc recommend Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young on Netflix. Robert De Niro stars in The Whisper Man. Spoiler: It sucks. Death of the Pastor's Wife on Netflix covers the sad tale of Mica Miller. Blake Lively posted about Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg saying "Be Kind" and it doesn't go well. Blake Lively wanted $8M from Justin Baldoni but only got $400K. She calls it a "win". Hugh Jackman still loves her. The 'It Ends With Justice: Justin Baldoni vs Blake Lively' doc is available now. Drew's stream is excellent thanks to Flomax. Markleverse: Meghan and Harry are booed in the UK. Montecito is glad to see the couple out of their town. The poor UK has to deal with her now and they're not happy about it. Fergie has weaseled her way back in the country under the cover of Harry and Meghan. Ian Wace funded the royal losers trip back to the UK because they don't pay for anything. We're hoping the citizens of the UK rise up against them. We learn that they give nauseating hugs. Corey Feldman clips continue to leak from Corey Feldman vs The World. Jim & Them may be responsible for the famous Monster Truck attack. Alabama Barker is accused of cultural appropriation. Nice parenting, Travis. Kylie Jenner wants bigger boobs. Better Half with Stas & Vic had Kylie on their crappy podcast. Stas & Vic are hot, but suck at their job. Hot privilege is rampant. Merch is available if you want to rep the show. You'd look amazing too. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

In this special birthday episode, I sit down with Vic to celebrate his 64th birthday, complete with Star Trek costumes and a birthday cupcake. We also have an honest & heartfelt conversation about health, aging, and what really matters as we get older.Vic gives a full health update, and we talk candidly about the emotional weight of turning 64, the identity struggles that come with aging, and why our worth was never meant to be tied to our careers, our bodies, or what we can still do. With humor, vulnerability, faith, and a whole lot of love, Vic and I reflect on the season we're in and what he's dedicating his next year to.Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Thanks to my Sponsors:Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save 31% plus $25 worth of free giftsVeracity Selfcare: Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code FLOURISHING for up to 65% off your orderHero Bread: Head to hero.co and use code FLOURISHING for 10% off your orderBEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com/OVER50 and use code OVER50 for 20% off your first order. Acely: If your student is heading into testing season and you want to help them achieve a life-changing score, go to acely.com and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off todayPerelel Health: Visit perelelhealth.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first orderLadder: If you have an iPhone, head to ladder.fit/FLOURISHING and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you joinKeep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvInterested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vic's book contrasting the pipe dream of communism with the hope of the Gospel.

This week we're checking in on an influencer named Stas who does a podcast with her ugly friend Vic. Stas happens to be BFFs with Kylie Jenner and when the three of them get together it's a whole lot of stupid. Kylie is possibly the worst cat owner in the world.  Vinnie Paulino joins the show to watch KarmicX sing a Ween song he doesn't know for the Cringe of the Week segment. We have the bodycam footage from Stuttering John's house back in April. He called the cops when a DoorDasher rang the doorbell too many times. ShizoSean joins the show to tell us about banging Mersh's ex-girlfriend IceDanc3r and his exploits at Steel Toe's anniversary show, Chrissie Mayr's content hotel, and Vito Gesualdi's house. We watch a new DVD comedy special of Artie Fletcher from 2004. His set at Coconuts in St. Pete Beach reminds Vinnie of the worst time in his life. Jerry Banfield is doing a victory lap because his business made almost $400 in one day. He's literally rubbing it in the faces of the haters while explaining that he's taking cash advances from credit cards to pay his rent. Opie has a big FU Friday with all three of his friends. Erik Marino is somehow the least funny try-hard on a show that includes Ron the Waiter. Trump renaming Lake Ontario has broken his brain so he only has one joke the entire stream. Tony P. seems to be losing his patience with these idiots. We finish up with Internet News and your voicemails.  WATP candy available now: https://www.leiselandfriendsgourmet.com/ Support us, get bonus episodes, and watch live every Saturday and Wednesday: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/watp-patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://watp.supercast.tech/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love the podcast? Send us a text!When Vic Clevenger's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, he and his brother had a thought that many men probably share:At least we're not women. We don't have to worry about breast cancer.Years later, Vic learned firsthand just how wrong that assumption can be.It started with what looked like a stain on his shirt. When Vic realized fluid was coming from his nipple, he initially assumed it was probably a cyst, pimple, or something minor.His fiancée encouraged him to get it checked.Even then, Vic says his concerns were initially dismissed because male breast cancer was considered "too rare." But Vic knew something wasn't right and sought another opinion.A mammogram and biopsy ultimately confirmed breast cancer.In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Vic joins Laura Carfang for an honest—and often surprisingly funny—conversation about male breast cancer, self-advocacy, genetic testing, masculinity, body image, and learning to live fully after a cancer diagnosis.Vic shares his experience undergoing a double mastectomy and radiation, taking ongoing hormone therapy, and later discovering that he carries a BRCA2 mutation. His family's genetic testing also challenged another common assumption: hereditary breast cancer risk doesn't only come from your mother's side of the family.In this episode, we discuss:Yes, men can get breast cancerThe unexpected symptom that led Vic to seek medical careWhy nipple discharge or other breast changes shouldn't be ignoredWhat happened when Vic's concerns were initially dismissedHaving a mammogram and biopsy as a manVic's experience with a double mastectomy and surgical drainsBody image and the emotional impact of mastectomy for menUsing humor to navigate cancer and recoveryBRCA2 mutations and understanding family historyWhy family history on both sides mattersThe importance of genetic counseling and testing when appropriateFear of recurrence and life after treatmentWhy some men may delay going to the doctorHow breast cancer organizations can make male patients feel more includedWhy self-advocacy and second opinions can matterVic's perspective on getting a "second lease on life"Vic also shares an important challenge for healthcare providers and cancer organizations: don't make men hunt for information about male breast cancer.While male breast cancer is uncommon, the people diagnosed with it deserve information, resources, and support that recognize their experiences.And Vic's message to other men is one worth sharing:If you notice something different in your body, don't ignore it. Get it checked. And if you don't feel like your concerns are being taken seriously, keep asking questions.Because breast cancer isn't exclusively a women's disease.Support the showListener FeedbackIf this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.You can also click the link in the show notes that says "Love this episode? Send us a text" to share feedback.Messages are completely anonymous.If you would like us to follow up directly, please include your email address in your message so we can respond.Latest News: Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work. 

Brodes hosted on WIP Saturday afternoon asking if it would bother you if Eagles offense reflected 2024?

This week, we discuss 1997 movies, Jared Leto, food, drink, headlining, correcting your boss and Michael Anthony.Listen to the Jortscenter Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ioAsKKw7AhdJ0cCrasqfH?si=6c2cef121c3a4a9aJoin our Peloton!   https://www.patreon.com/JortsCenterFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342135897580300Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/jortscenterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jorts_center/Follow us on Twitter:@JortsCenterPod Will is @wapplehouse Josh is @otherjrobbins Ryan is @ryhanbeard Vic is @DokktorvikktorZack is @ZackVanNus

This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss the highly controversial mandatory reading list for Texas state schools. They've also got the latest news on hot new releases from H.M. Wolfe and Taylor Jenkins Reid, and also details on the adaptation for “The Final Girl Support Group!”   Books mentioned in the episode:  “Daggermouth“ by H. M. Wolfe “Python“ by H. M. Wolfe “The Last Days of Vic & Coco“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Carrie Soto is Back“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Final Girl Support Group“ by Grady Hendrix “The Cat in the Hat“ by Dr. Seuss “The Diary of a Young Girl“ by Anne Frank “Night“ by Eli Wiesel “Price and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Soldier Thread  

Brodes hosted on WIP Thursday night 6-10pm asking if Eagles fans are buying, keeping, or selling Jalen Hurts stock.

Brodes hosted on WIP Wednesday night asking if you are worried about Jalen Hurts interceptions during Eagles training camp

Send us Fan MailFinal podcast before the boys head off for their yearly Brother's Retreat! Vic shares a heartwarming story about a young man who lost his belongings at the gym, and the friendship that was born through that experience! (MUST LISTEN) Walmart finally grows up and gets Apple Pay. Is it really that impressive though?RIP Dolly Parton & the question that got Vic in trouble when the news brokePSL came back to Starbucks and it finally gives us a light at the end of the tunnel we so desperately need! BONUS: ICYDK are all PSL #WednesdayWisdom: should i be concerned my man is going on a boys tripTRIVIA: 80% of Americans admit they don't know much about this. What is it?Find Vic: @vicdradioFind the pod:@ilysayitbackpod

This week, I am joined by Jim, as we disappear down several completely unrelated rabbit holes and somehow manage to make them feel even less related by the end!! lol  An innocent childhood game turns out to have a surprisingly strange history, the world of record breaking produces some extraordinary human beings, and an archaeological discovery takes us back thousands of years to a culture doing something with their dead long before the ancient Egyptians got in on the act.Plus, a name from history gives us considerably more entertainment than it probably should (we're obviously age 11 at heart), and Lady Lobotomy returns with a relationship dilemma involving kink, boundaries and what happens when one person's fantasy is the other person's hard limit.It shouldn't all fit into one episode, but It does! lol Enjoy! Vic and Jim xx▶︎ Support us on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/ThePaddedCellPodcast▶︎ www.thepaddedcellpodcast.co.uk▶︎ www.thepaddedcellpodcast.store Watch  the podcast on YouTube:▶︎ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaddedCellPodcastFollow The Padded Cell for more:▶︎ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551425184285▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepaddedcell_podcast/?hl=en-gb▶︎ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thepaddedcellpodcastRecorded and Produced by Vicky at The Padded Cell StudiosEp 1 - 120 recorded at: ▶︎ Web - http://www.liverpoolpodcaststudios.com

The Share Shed – Sober Awkward Writing Competition Specials - My Sober Story - By Emma GEvery Thursday, we're handing the story telling over to you.Over the next few months, Vic will be reading some of the incredible entries from this year's Sober Awkward Writing Competition. Honest, funny, heartbreaking, hopeful, awkward and beautifully human, these stories come from people all over the world who have experienced the ups and downs of changing their relationship with alcohol.Whether you're sober curious, newly alcohol-free, years into recovery, or simply wondering if life might feel better without booze, we hope these stories remind you that you're not alone.Writing has a powerful way of helping us make sense of our lives. It can shine a light on things we've hidden away, help us process difficult experiences, and remind us just how resilient we really are. Plus, it's considerably cheaper than therapy and doesn't require you to wear pants.So grab a cuppa, get comfortable, and join us for this week's Share Shed as Vic tells another story from our amazing community.

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0:00 - On Friday, Davis Webb got to call plays for Bo Nix for the first time in his (hopefully long and fruitful) Broncos career. What were Webb's initial impression of Bo in game action, albeit preseason?16:54 - MPJ went on a podcast (shocker) and said that letting KCP was the beginning of the decline for the 2023 Championship roster. Vic says that's a bit of revisionist history.Also, what would you do for a billion dollars? Would you put someone's life at risk? How far would you go?34:05 - Brett has some stats about the Rockies, but advanced metrics are for nerds. Who has time for that? Let's talk about something better instead, shall we?

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com  Donate to cost of publication Listen now: Today, we are welcoming, Jane Gibb, an APSATS certified partner coach who is based in Sydney, Australia. Jane is not just an esteemed colleague, but she is also my friend and sister in Christ. Welcome to the podcast, Jane! Why don't you tell us a little about yourself? Since, Jane's strength is helping a betrayed partner gain confidence in herself while on the healing journey. That's what our conversation is going to revolve around, today. We Will be Discussing: What is confidence and what does it look and feel like in everyday life? Betrayal damages our sense of confidence. What is it about the experience of betrayal that is so devastating to confidence?  What can be done to reclaim confidence after betrayal?  What hope would you offer a person listening who feels like her confidence is gone forever?  Resources mentioned in this show: Quiet Wisdom with Jane Gibb (coaching website)  Reclaim Your Confidence with Jane Gibb (support group and curriculum)  September 2027 Australian Gatherings of Hope with Bonny Burns (Geelong, VIC and Glasshouse Mnts, NSW)  

John, Clay and Vic fill in everyone on what's happened, Clay's lawn, John has fiber, Clay found a good use for AI and yet John still hates it. The BubbleSort train has arrived...mind the gap...hasn't been THAT long...has it?

Two psychedelic mushroom trips, two wildly different experiences, and none of it has ever left the group chat until now. First, you'll get a bestie catch-up covering the parts of pregnancy absolutely nobody warns you about, and the Crunchwrap Supreme that nearly ended a 25 year friendship. Then, Vic and Aubrey are finally telling you everything: how they each decided to do mushroom therapy, what they wanted out of it, and what actually happened once the eye mask went on. One of them met her spirit guides and came out with something she hasn't stopped thinking about since. The other one spent four hours in a textbook D.A.R.E. hellscape and came out with an answer she wasn't looking for. Would they do it again? Tune in to find out. Plus the very first Star 67 call in, where an anonymous listener walks us through her hard-won realization about being a shy pooper. This one starts on a bathroom floor and ends somewhere you won't see coming. Subscribe and follow so you never miss an episode! This episode includes detailed discussion of psilocybin use. Nothing in it is medical advice and neither of us is telling you to go do this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 - Someone clearly told Deshaun Watson to do some damage control after his awkward presser on Saturday. Can you believe how many different starting QBs the Browns have had since they (re)entered the league in 1999? Or even worse, how many they've had since they told Baker Mayfield to get bent? No one knows sports pain like the Detroit Lions. Well, except for the Cleveland Browns.22:43 - The SEC and Big 10 spoke up about the idea of pro football players being able to return to college. The NCAA has to step in and do something from the top. This can't be left to the specific conferences.34:16 - Oh, by the way...the San Diego Padres were just sold to, you guessed it, the co-founder and managing partner of a private equity firm! This is a weird trend in sports. It's equity firm or bust these days.Oh, by the way...the PGA Tour is tweaking their format starting in 2028, and both Vic and Moser are bigs fan of the change.Oh, by the way...have you ever heard a walkoff home run called in Hindi?

We're diving into the "petty" but "diabolical" war between Tank Davis and Devin Haney that crossed every line after parents got involved in the trash talk.

Episode Notes S07E09: Covenant S07E10: It's Only a Paper Moon Justen talks about Hadestown for a surprising amount of time. Covenant: Odo is very co-dependent. It's always a weird time at Empok Nor. It's easy to recognize Pah Wraith cultists. Of course it's goddamn Dukat. Dukat is a freshman in philosophy 101. A commune, huh? Two types of cults. Kira hits Dukat between the eyes. Dukat might... actually believe his own spoonshit? This show earned the weird. Justen loses it. It's Only a Paper Moon: Nog is returning home finally! Nog has MASSIVE ptsd. Nog moves in with Vic. The nightclub owner is a surprisingly good therapist. And also seems to have more control over his own program than most holos. BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network. Connect with the show at @babylonpod.page Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon! Justen can be found at @justen.babylonpod.page Ana can be found at @ana.babylonpod.page, and also made our show art. Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast. Jude Vais can be found at @jude.athrabeth.com. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings. Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine. Music attribution: Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault. The Descent by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @aaron.compleatdiscography.page Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett have Van Lathan and Vic Mensa pull up to #TheShop for a conversation that covers it all. From the animated movies that make grown men cry, fighting Jonah Hill, whether Star Wars might be kinda buns, and the effect certain songs may have on the culture. They also discuss if being athletic is a requirement for men, if Jake Paul can really fight, and what the experience of taking a Honey Pack can do for your life. 0:00 - Intro0:49 - Van Lathan and Vic Mensa join the show01:02 - The Crew breaks down Cartoons03:50 - Teaching Acceptance From a Young Age08:04 - Society is a pendulum11:22 - Who could run the country the best12:47 - The Fight Never Stops19:19 - The Squad Breaks down Game of Thrones29:43 - Do men have to be good in sports?33:06 - Do trained fighters have the most self control?37:20 - Is Jake Paul a real boxer?39:41 - The wave of the Honey Packs45:45 - Vic on the Orange SeriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vic's book contrasting the pipe dream of communism with the hope of the Gospel.

In 2025-26, the top three teams in the Western Conference all resided in the Central Division...and all failed to make the Stanley Cup Final.In this episode, Neil and Vic examine the powerhouses in Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota while also checking to see if there's enough upgrade in Winnipeg to return to the Presidents' Trophy form of 2024-25. Also under the radar: The up-and-coming Utah Mammoth and the very active Nashville Predators under new Head of Hockey Operations, Chris MacFarland.IN THIS EPISODE:[02:32] - Colorado Avalanche[11:52] - Dallas Stars[16:07] - Minnesota Wild[22:39] - Utah Mammoth[27:31] - St. Louis Blues[31:48] - Nashville Predators[37:57] - Winnipeg Jets[46:54] - Chicago BlackhawksX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #BZZR #AnaheimDucks #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets

Spouting Off with Karen Kataline Porcelli and Kataline 7-30-26 FINAL Accountability, Culture Wars, Iran, and the Voices That Reach Us Summary Fauci, Pardons, and Accountability The conversation opens with Vic Porcelli, Ken Williams, and Karen Kataline discussing Anthony Fauci, recent questioning, and whether he might face meaningful accountability. Kataline argues that Fauci's use of the Fifth Amendment, the scope of a presidential pardon, and questions surrounding authorization of an autopen pardon deserve further scrutiny. She describes Fauci in extremely condemnatory terms and compares his conduct to historical medical experimentation, while Ken expresses pessimism that any consequences will ultimately follow. Kataline pushes back against giving up entirely and says she hopes multiple investigations and disclosures will eventually become impossible for the public to ignore. The hosts also joke about media treatment of Fauci and play a montage of earlier broadcast voices praising his candor and service. Throughout this section, claims about criminality, pardons, and medical wrongdoing are opinions and allegations made by the speakers, not independently established facts within the transcript. Gain-of-Function, COVID, and Institutional Distrust The discussion then turns to gain-of-function research, COVID-19, testing, vaccines, pharmaceutical companies, and the speakers' distrust of institutions that shaped the pandemic response. Vic says he does not pretend to fully understand gain-of-function research and questions the logic of altering viruses in ways that could make them transmissible to humans. Ken and Karen discuss their understanding of the term and speculate about motives, laboratory research, and whether financial incentives influenced decisions. Pfizer, testing, vaccines, and Fauci's prior statements are all discussed critically, with the speakers arguing that important questions remain unanswered. Kataline broadens the subject into a larger political argument, portraying pandemic policies and ideological conformity as part of an attack on American freedom. The conversation later returns to masking, where she describes forced face coverings as symbols of submission and connects that reaction to her wider concerns about political and cultural control. Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, and WNBA Culture A second major segment focuses on Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, and growing interest in the WNBA. Kataline praises Cunningham's toughness, athletic ability, background at the University of Missouri, and public comments about sex and sports. She says she has become much more interested in women's basketball and now records games so she does not miss them. The speakers discuss Cunningham's defense of Caitlin Clark, protests around a Seattle game, and the hostile treatment they believe both players have received. They interpret some of the conflict through a racial and cultural lens, arguing that resentment of successful white athletes reflects a broader increase in racial hostility. The conversation also includes lighter basketball banter about Larry Bird, Tyrese Haliburton, unusually tall players, and Robert Wadlow of Alton. Iran, Israel, and Political Strategy The hosts and Kataline next discuss Iran, Israel, J.D. Vance, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and possible political strategy leading into the midterm elections. Kataline says she was concerned by earlier criticism of Israel but wonders whether some public positioning might be part of a larger strategy involving Iran and Gulf states. The participants repeatedly acknowledge that they are speculating about Trump's plans, timing, military threats, diplomacy, and the possibility of Iranian surrender. Kataline is highly pessimistic that Iran's leadership will deal honestly with the West and refers to religious beliefs about martyrdom and the Twelve Imams. The segment then shifts to a Boy George song supporting Israel and Jewish people, which deeply moves Kataline. She expresses gratitude toward non-Jews who support Israel and describes Jewish people as "canaries in the mineshaft" whose treatment can foreshadow wider dangers. Islam, Communism, Sharia, and Cultural Conflict In a later segment, the group discusses a social-media post claiming that Islam and communism have been among history's most destructive ideological forces. Kataline argues that leftist politics, communism, and Islamist movements can temporarily cooperate because each sees the other as useful in weakening existing institutions. The hosts play an audio clip from an Iranian political refugee in Canada who says he has lived under Islamic law and fears growing accommodation of Islamist demands. Kataline extends the discussion to refugees from communist countries who recognize political patterns they believe resemble the systems they escaped. The group also discusses hijabs, burqas, Sharia law, and masking, framing compulsory covering as a loss of identity or a symbol of submission. These broad claims about religions, ideologies, political parties, and social groups are the speakers' own interpretations and are preserved as such rather than presented as neutral conclusions. Health, Uncertainty, and the Butterfly Effect Amid the political discussion, Vic describes a recent headache and elevated blood pressure, saying his wife checked him and that he contacted his doctor and oncologist. Karen urges him not to be macho about medical symptoms and to seek professional attention. A subsequent discussion of a reported death becomes a broader point about how quickly people adopt conspiracy theories before reliable information is available, with both Vic and Karen defending the value of simply saying, "I don't know," when facts are uncertain. The episode then closes on a personal reflection prompted by Good Morning, Vietnam and Robin Williams' portrayal of radio broadcaster Adrian Cronauer entertaining American servicemen. Vic becomes emotional describing the moment when the broadcaster realizes how much his voice means to soldiers who may never return home, connecting it to the uncertainty radio hosts often feel about whether anyone is truly affected by what they say. Karen tells him that meaningful work can touch people even when the person doing it never sees the reaction, while Vic contrasts radio with his earlier work as a cake artist, where customers' responses were immediate. Kataline invokes the "butterfly effect" as a metaphor for the unseen influence of words, ending the conversation with appreciation for the ways people can affect and change one another for the better.

Vic is flying solo today, with no guest and a letter she hasn't been able to stop thinking about.You'll hear from Allison, a woman who started drinking to hide her shyness. She has relied on alcohol for so long that she no longer knows who she is without it.Loads of women have been sharing similar stories in the Sober Awkward Facebook group. They drink before parties, dates and dinners because socialising is fucking hard. Perhaps that's one of the biggest reasons any of us start drinking. A few glasses quieten the voice telling us we're boring, awkward or about to say something ridiculous.Unfortunately, that temporary confidence can become the only version of ourselves we trust.Vic looks at social anxiety, identity and the strange business of meeting your sober personality after years of hiding her. There's some science, plenty of honesty, a penis-shaped teabag holder and a deeply questionable vag spoon.You might never become brilliant at parties. Who cares? Stay for an hour, talk to one nice person, eat the crisps and go home.

Sorry about Vic's mic! She has ordered another mic, sigh! Jas wants scary films to be scary again, so we go through some of the horrors and thrillers we've seen. Let us know your recommendations! We also discuss how much we'd need to be paid to go on a reality TV show

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4:48:51 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Heavy bus delays, Sonic in Fortnite, characters from different IP universes, independent creators, creative energy, Push The Onsug Random Radio Button, Vic and Sade, Shambles, surrender to the flow, national debt reaches 40 trillion, Dreamies Program 13, Paul is dead, rain, The Exegesis of Philip […]

0:00 - Broncos are hosting the Cheeseheads tonight in Game #2 of the preseason! What can we expect from Denver? What do we need to see?15:59 - Unlike Brett, Vic is at peace with the Peyton Watson trade. He knew something like this needed to happen because of the 2nd apron. As it stands right now, the roster today is not as good as it was 2 days ago. That doesn't mean it can't be good or won't be good! But there are lots of factors and variables to this roster's success.34:07 - It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKES! We take clips from throughout the week, slow em down to half speed and it makes us sound like we're hammered. Today's edition includes: Naked men fighting in the shower, what's a cataract, stuff that banana, mouthful of cherry pits, and a Jonah and a Bonah. 

0:00 - Fernando Mendoza looked pretty good in preseason last night, aside from that one Pick 6. Will the Raiders start him right away? Or should he sit behind Kirk Cousins for a bit and learn the ropes? What's the proper approach to handling rookie QBs?16:36 - The boys are live at Meadow Hills in Aurora for the Avalanche Alumni Charity Golf Tournament. John-Michael Liles swung by and chatted about his golf game with the boys. Turns out, he takes it pretty seriously. After that, Brett is still torn up about Peyton Watson getting traded. Vic and Mose say it's time for him to get over it. 33:48 - The Avalanche Alumni Golf Tournament is sponsored by Man Therapy. Joe Conrad, Founder of Man Therapy, sat down with us this morning to chat about his organization and the important work they do. Men don't have to bottle up their emotions anymore. There's a path forward. 

Vic Levitin is a serial founder who built companies in Israel for two decades before fleeing the war with his young family to the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. His first SaaS company, CrazyLister, grew out of his own e-commerce business where he needed a simple way for eBay sellers to build professional listings without knowing HTML. CrazyLister raised about $700K, then a similar second round, and grew to nearly $2M ARR before stalling. Today it runs profitably at roughly $1M ARR. Vic later spent four years co-founding Diptera.ai, a deep-tech venture using a larval-stage breakthrough to suppress malaria-carrying mosquitoes, now backed by the Gates Foundation. From Thailand, Vic now runs an AI-powered venture studio built on one rule: no code gets written until he proves he can generate demand. He partners with domain experts and influencers who already own trusting audiences, which is a model that took his AI-influencer platform to $90K MRR in 18 months, now extending to smaller niches like dog trainers. Key Takeaways Distribution First: Prove you can generate demand and revenue before a single line of code is written. Repeat vs. First: First-time founders obsess about product; repeat founders obsess about distribution. Partner for Reach: Bring on experts and influencers who already own a trusting audience. Micro-Niches Win: AI makes it viable to build dedicated apps for tiny verticals like dog trainers. Time to Money: Chase the fastest path to the first $100 in MRR to make everything real. Quote from Vic Levitin, Founder of CrazyLister "My technical co-founder Yair could build anything, even before AI came along. But we have an agreement, and it's a simple one. "He doesn't write a single line of code — whether from his own brain or with AI — before I prove to both of us that I can generate demand and revenue for whatever we're building. "That agreement formed the way we build now. We're a venture studio, and we solve distribution first by partnering with domain experts who already have trusting audiences." Links Vic Levitin on LinkedIn Crazy Lister on LinkedIn Crazy Lister website Diptera.ai (prior venture) Podcast Sponsor – Vista Point Advisors This podcast is sponsored by Vista Point Advisors, a leading investment bank for founder-led software, AI, and internet companies. Vista Point works exclusively on the sell side, providing unconflicted M&A and capital raising advice to help founders maximize business value, evaluate their options, and realize ideal outcomes.   The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

4:48:51 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Heavy bus delays, Sonic in Fortnite, characters from different IP universes, independent creators, creative energy, Push The Onsug Random Radio Button, Vic and Sade, Shambles, surrender to the flow, national debt reaches 40 trillion, Dreamies Program 13, Paul is dead, rain, The Exegesis of Philip […]

Inner Childish is what happens when two lifelong best friends hit record on the conversations they've been having since childhood: honest, hilarious, and never surface-level. Through their 25 years of friendship, Vic & Aubs have evolved a hundred times and somehow never outgrew the need to debrief every single thing together. Inner Childish is part sleepover conversation, part therapy session, and part voice memo you were never supposed to hear. Up first: why they started the show, how they landed on the name, and what to expect every Tuesday. You'll get the origin story of their 25 year friendship (yes, they were childhood neighbors born three days apart) and you'll really get to know your hosts through a Mad Libs roast covering who would thrive and who maybe wouldn't survive a zombie apocalypse, toxic traits, villain origin stories, and the things only a best friend would know. Vic and Aubrey also preview two new segments: Star 67, an anonymous call-in line where you can tell them anything, and Something Beautiful, a weekly reminder to notice one good thing in your day. Consider this your new favorite hour of the week. Subscribe and follow so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThe boys threw another BBQ last weekend and got thinking about the most overlooked/underrated items at a BBQ. Not the BEST, but rather the things that are easy to overlook or forget, but if they are missing you definitely feel it!Vic has been wanting and saying hes going to watch every single Marvel movie to catch up to the current movies. 8 years later, nothing.ICYDK: The drawers in your fridge have a name. Theyre called "crispers"#WednesdayWisdom - Is it okay for your man/woman to text their opposite sex best friend daily?RIP Hayden Panettiere TRIVIA: 30% of Americans consider it rude to ask this during a visit. What is it?Find Vic: @vicdradioFind the pod:@ilysayitbackpod

0:00 - How did the Nuggets end up in this mess? Stuck in the second apron, no roster flexibility, no tradable assets, rinse and repeat. Vic went back through the fossil record and dug up move that got us to where we are today.19:15 - A judge passed a ruling that will allow NFL players to return to the NCAA if they still have eligibility. For example, Diego Pavia wasn't drafted. The Ravens invited him to a mini-camp, signed him, then cut him. He hasn't played any NFL, so could he return to college? If this ruling holds, he can. 33:07 - Oh, by the way...the Saints and Cowboys couldn't stop fighting during joint practice the other day, and Saints WR Brock Rechsteiner was THROWIN dudes around like rag dolls. You know who his dad is? Scott Steiner, former pro wrestling superstar. Oh, by the way...South Carolina QB isn't enrolled in any classes for the fall semester. He's interning at a local driving range, and that's it.Oh, by the way...LIV Golf is going belly up, and they owe people money. They stiffed a local production company called Fresh Tape Media. We had their founder/CEO Jared Kleinstein on the show to share his side of the story.

Training camps are on the horizon but, before we get there, Neil and Vic return with their 2026 edition of the Summer Coolers.As has been the case in the previous two summers, the division of the Stanley Cup-winning team leads off the round up of team movement during the course of the off-season. Who's upgraded, who appears to have taken a step back and those who have maintained the status quo is the focus of this four-part series.IN THIS EPISODE:[02:58] - Carolina Hurricanes[08:44] - Pittsburgh Penguins[17:47] - Philadelphia Flyers[25:47] - Washington Capitals[31:34] - Columbus Blue Jackets[39:00] - New York Islanders[43:48] - New Jersey Devils[50:37] - New York RangersX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #BZZR #AnaheimDucks #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets

Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus talk college drop-off as Vic's is impending, the ludicrously designed dorm rooms they are seeing, and a recap of MK's 1,000-mile roadtrip. They talk Woke 1.0, primary updates, news from long-deployed Navy ships, some good news on violence and prescription drug prices, the death of Jason Arday, and a lifeguard comes to the White House! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Share Shed – Sober Awkward Writing Competition Specials - 500 Sunrises By Courtney KEvery Thursday, we're handing the story telling over to you.Over the next few months, Vic will be reading some of the incredible entries from this year's Sober Awkward Writing Competition. Honest, funny, heartbreaking, hopeful, awkward and beautifully human, these stories come from people all over the world who have experienced the ups and downs of changing their relationship with alcohol.Whether you're sober curious, newly alcohol-free, years into recovery, or simply wondering if life might feel better without booze, we hope these stories remind you that you're not alone.Writing has a powerful way of helping us make sense of our lives. It can shine a light on things we've hidden away, help us process difficult experiences, and remind us just how resilient we really are. Plus, it's considerably cheaper than therapy and doesn't require you to wear pants.So grab a cuppa, get comfortable, and join us for this week's Share Shed as Vic tells another story from our amazing community.

Does your sobriety change with the seasons? Do sunny days suddenly make you think about beer gardens and cold wine, while dark winter evenings have you craving a bottle of red and a blanket?This week, Vic is joined by two guests to explore seasonal living, what it actually means, why humans have always lived according to the rhythms of the year and whether paying a little more attention to the seasons could actually be good for us.First, Vic chats to holistic counsellor Amy Doyle for a broader look at seasonal living. Amy explains why we're not really designed to operate like machines, doing and feeling exactly the same things all year round, and how noticing changes in our energy, moods, routines and needs can help us feel more connected to ourselves and the world around us.Then Vic chats to Kate Baily, founder of Love Sober, to bring it all back to booze. Kate explores the idea of seasonal sobriety, why different times of year can bring different triggers and drinking associations, and how understanding those patterns might help us prepare for them rather than being completely sideswiped by a sudden urge for a rosé the second the sun comes out.Don't worry, you don't need to start foraging or hugging trees. Sometimes seasonal living is simply about paying attention, slowing down when you need to and accepting that perhaps we're not supposed to feel exactly the same every bloody day of the year.Expect sobriety, sunshine, winter blues, ancient humans and Vic getting unnecessarily excited about a shiny plum.