Podcasts about Volunteering

On the Contacts Coaching Podcast, host interviews Jeffrey Dixon, athletic director at River Valley High School outside Pittsburgh, about his path from an average high school athlete to teacher, multi-sport coach, and AD since 2021 amid a district merger and rebrand. Dixon explains how River Valley built an indoor track program without its own facility, traveling to college sites while indoor remains PTFCA-sponsored rather than PIAA-sanctioned due to limited venues. They discuss the shift away from volunteering in coaching, strategies for staffing shortages through alumni and cross-sport hires, and communication systems that build accountability. Dixon shares culture lessons he's borrowed from other coaches, ways to reduce subjectivity with data and video, concerns about specialization and burnout, the value of multi-sport participation, and how his mindset has evolved from chasing wins to prioritizing relationships and learning from failure.Substack: https://gdthead.substack.com/00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:50 Coach Dixon's Coaching Journey04:34 Building an Indoor Track Program08:29 District Merger and School Landscape11:35 Football Culture and Small-School Numbers14:19 Volunteering vs Paid Coaching Today20:01 Creative Staffing and Recruiting Helpers22:13 Stealing Great Ideas From Other Coaches26:00 Inbox Rules and Boundaries27:39 Email Text Call Hierarchy29:33 Overcommunicating With Parents31:10 One Platform for Everything32:09 Culture Builders in Programs35:19 Making Subjective Sports Fair39:38 Specialization and Travel Ball48:48 Multi Sport and Real Development50:49 Handling Insults as a Leader53:16 Changing Minds on Winning57:28 Wrap Up and Next ProjectsTwitter: @RVTFXCCoachSubstack: @geoffdixon185810LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-dixon-caa-b69655245Podcast Instagram: @exchangezonepodcast

What if volunteering somewhere changed your life forever?It might sound a little melodramatic, but that's exactly what happened for today's guest. After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree, a Master's Degree, and spending 7 years as an elementary school teacher, all it took was one specific volunteer position to change Amy's career trajectory. It was a cause she knew and loved and had enjoyed financially supporting. But when she started investing her time, something changed. She connected at a new level, grew in love for the work she was doing, and before she knew it, had filled out an application for employment.Enjoy the final conversation in our Side Quest series as we discuss one last way to invest your post-graduation free time with purpose: volunteering. And though you might not change careers because of it, is there a meaningful opportunity out there inviting you to invest your time and talents for the good of others?RELATED EPISODE(S)From Gap Year to Volunteer: Why "Failure" Should Always Be an Option (E87) - Apple, SpotifyOTHER RESOURCESAre you interested in serving a local InterVarsity chapter? Get started HERE!STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Michael Wayne grew up in Mississippi, attended the Naval Academy, left after his father died, built a career in business and investments while running a hedge fund for fifteen years, spent twenty-five years as a clandestine CIA contractor operating across some of the most sensitive and most dangerous missions available — and then went to Ukraine after the 2022 Russian invasion to organize humanitarian aid, evacuate women and children from combat zones, train Ukrainian soldiers, and deliver equipment to the front line before discovering widespread corruption tied to Ukraine aid that he says reached powerful US politicians. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares what twenty-five years as a CIA contractor actually looked like from the inside, what changed after 9/11 in the intelligence world, what the Ukraine work actually involved, what the corruption he discovered actually implicated, and what the DOJ prosecution that followed his decision to push back against that corruption actually produced — including a wire fraud conviction, a federal prison sentence at FPC Montgomery, and what he believes was a deliberate government effort to make him a convicted felon before he could become a whistleblower. _____________________________________________  #TrueCrime #espionage #cia #prisonstory _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/ksjh06pb #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). 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Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________   Connect with Michael Wayne: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmichaelwayne/ Website: https://officialmichaelwayne.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Guest Introduction 01:31 Family and Entrepreneurship 05:00 The Call to the Naval Academy 12:42 The Challenges of the Naval Academy 15:17 Leaving Annapolis After Two Years 17:51 The Tragic Loss of His Father 21:41 The Funeral and a Call from the Captain 24:23 Choosing Family Over Country 28:55 Rethinking Leaving Annapolis 31:14 The Plan to Return Falls Apart 36:24 The Decision to Stay Out of the Military 37:57 Mississippi State and Running the Family Business 41:17 Sponsor Break: Cash App Security 44:27 College Life and Degrees 55:36 Buying Properties and Developing a Strategy 01:00:20 Moving to Atlanta and Sports Betting 01:03:30 The Unexpected Call from an Agency 01:08:40 The First Interview for a CIA Contractor 01:14:40 The Path to Becoming a Contractor 01:19:03 Interviews and the Training Invitation 01:24:05 Paramilitary Training and Selection 01:29:07 Understanding Classification and Compartmentalization 01:34:55 The Intensity of the Initial Training 01:39:19 Field Exercises and Testing Survival Skills 01:47:26 The Importance of Knowing Your Limits 02:01:20 Working as a Paramilitary Contractor 02:04:20 A Career of Off-the-Books Missions 02:07:09 Getting Shot and the Impact of 9/11 02:12:30 The Post-9/11 World and the War on Terror 02:24:03 A Screenplay That Predicted 9/11 02:31:10 Transitioning to a New Role and Grad School 02:37:50 Living as a NOC (Non-Official Cover) 02:42:10 The Intensity of the NOC World  02:47:51 Running a Hedge Fund as Cover 02:57:21 Making Money and Helping a Nonprofit 03:02:41 Volunteering in Ukraine After the Invasion 03:05:00 The Corrupt Side of Humanitarian Aid 03:10:34 Protecting Aid and Empowering People 03:15:14 The Hidden World of Powerful Elites 03:21:18 Learning You're a Target 03:28:08 The Plan to Discredit Him 03:34:55 A New SEC Inquiry and the Missing Questions 03:39:01 The Target Letter and the DOJ 03:44:37 Attempting to Investigate the Management Company 03:50:59 The Reverse Proffer: The DOJ's Show of Force 03:57:20 Realizing the System Can't Be Beaten 04:01:44 The Threats That Forced His Hand 04:03:42 The Strategic Choice to Plead Guilty 04:08:35 The Courtroom Deal and Sentencing Guidelines 04:12:00 The Aftermath of the Guilty Plea 04:16:08 The Hit to His Reputation 04:18:24 The FBI Agent and the Press Release 04:22:47 Dealing with the PSR and Sentencing 04:27:44 The Leak and the Fallout 04:31:14 The PSR: A Document Full of Falsehoods 04:35:35 The Sentencing Hearing 04:40:20 The Judge's Unusual Statement 04:45:36 Getting a Year and a Day 04:50:00 A Trip to Federal Prison Camp 04:56:30 The Confusing Charges and the Real Crime 05:04:20 The Plea Deal and the Missing Documentation 05:09:30 The Sentencing Hearing and a Shoutout to the Judge 05:12:10 The Camp: A Place for the Forgotten 05:16:08 Life After Prison and the Supervised Release 05:21:01 The CIA and the Burning of Bridges 05:25:20 Finding a New Path Post-Prison

Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Thaer Ahmad and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, featured in the new film American Doctor about U.S. doctors who volunteered in Gaza. We also speak with the film's director, Poh Si Teng.

Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Thaer Ahmad and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, featured in the new film American Doctor about U.S. doctors who volunteered in Gaza. We also speak with the film's director, Poh Si Teng.

Matt Hyde, chief executive of the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales, talks to Third Sector deputy editor Andy Ricketts about volunteering, working with government and the grantmaker's new strategy. Matt discusses the foundation's ambition to ensure everyone in England and Wales is living 'in a good place' and how it hopes to increase overall giving levels to voluntary sector organisations.He talks about working with government and, as a member of the Civil Society Council, what his hopes are for the sector under Andy Burnham's new government.The co-founder of The Big Help Out also sets out what he thinks the charity sector can learn from the volunteering initiative, which this year joined forces with The Big Lunch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abby Miranda grew up as the oldest girl in a family of sevenkids in Dixon, Tennessee, the daughter of a pastor who taught her that faith is a relationship, not a religion. She became a first grade teacher, then walked away from the classroom to spend five months as a missionary in a remote village in Liberia, Africa, with no grocery store, no hospital, and nodistractions, just herself, her husband, and God.In this episode of The Relentless Pursuit Podcast, Abby sitsdown with host Joe Adams for a wide-ranging conversation: growing up in a homeschooling household, the anxiety and loss that led her into that Liberian village, what it felt like to detox from a hyperconnected life, and how that stillness now shapes her personal training business, her marriage, and how she thinks about becoming a mother. They talk about recognizing burnout before it becomes depression, the difference between people pleasing and genuine service,why she stopped needing her husband to make her okay, and how she hears God in the small, practical decisions of an ordinary week.This is a conversation about faith, family, identity, andthe slow work of figuring out who you are underneath everything you do. If you have ever felt like you were pouring from an empty cup, this one is for you.Stick around for the rapid fire round and Abby's answer tothe show's closing question: what is your relentless pursuit.Follow Abby Miranda: Instagram @AbbyLee and @AbbyLeeFit 00:00 Quiet With God01:00 Podcast Welcome02:09 Meet Abby Miranda03:40 Life Today And Work08:52 Burnout Warning Signs12:10 Nature And Boredom15:02 Serving Others Well19:46 Growing Up In Dixon23:19 Faith Beyond Legalism29:06 People Pleasing Patterns37:52 From Teaching To Training39:06 Early Expectations40:06 Unlearning Expectations41:12 Hope Without Control43:08 Why Teaching Chose Her48:05 Highs and Hard Truths54:30 Called to Liberia01:00:11 Life in the Jungle01:01:59 Training Teachers Abroad01:03:56 Africa Healed Anxiety01:08:12 Keeping Priorities Straight01:12:09 Faith Paths Collide01:18:37 Mentors and Discernment01:21:41 Faith And Discernment01:22:47 Talking Across Beliefs01:25:10 Who Youre Becoming01:28:05 Desire For Motherhood01:37:56 Burnout Realizations01:44:19 Practical Healing Boundaries01:49:58 Redefining Success01:55:11 Stopping Validation Chasing01:58:31 Perspective Through Stories01:59:28 Perspective Builders02:01:04 Podcasting for Empathy02:03:02 Traffic Crash Wake-Up02:04:55 Volunteering and Gratitude02:07:25 Chasing Status to Real Friends02:09:25 Meaningful Conversations Only02:13:50 Men and Vulnerability02:16:10 Holding Space Not Fixing02:22:21 Healing in Marriage02:25:15 Current Struggles and Growth02:29:35 Hearing God Daily02:34:57 Rapid Fire and Farewell #RelentlessPursuitPodcast #AbbyMiranda #BurnoutRecovery #ChristianPodcast #MissionaryLife #FaithJourney #TeacherBurnout #PersonalTrainer #Boundaries #SelfWorth #NashvillePodcast #RealConversations #HumanStory #StillnessAndFaith 

County Clare has been named European Volunteering Capital for 2027 — a prestigious European title awarded to just one location each year in recognition of outstanding, sustainable and community-led volunteering.     The programme, delivered in partnership with Clare County Council and eleven partner organisations, will officially launch on January 31st next year, with events, European study visits, a Volunteer Festival Weekend and a major focus on recognising the thousands of people who give their time across the county.     Alan Morrissey was joined by Sharon Meaney, Manager of Clare Volunteer Centre, to hear what the title means for Clare and what's being planned for 2027. Photo (c) Clare County Council

"Backwash of War: The Human Wreckage of the Battlefield as Witnessed by an American Hospital Nurse" by Ellen Newbold La Motte offers a haunting glimpse into the brutal realities of World War I through the eyes of a dedicated nurse. Volunteering in a French field hospital, La Motte kept a candid diary that captures the horrors, suffering, and dark humor present in the lives of wounded soldiers. Her powerful narratives not only illuminate the physical and emotional toll of war but also resonate deeply with contemporary themes of trauma and resilience. This poignant work serves as a vital reminder of the human cost of conflict, making it an enduring exploration of compassion amid chaos that remains relevant today.

Behind the scenes with Tevis production expert Brenna Sullivan to learn how they manage live-streaming from the rugged, remote Sierra Nevada mountains. Karen shares her challenging experience at the Tahoe Rim 50, followed by a comprehensive recap of the historic 70th Anniversary Tevis Cup, including top finisher highlights and milestones. Listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4016 – Show Notes and Links:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlSponsor: The Distance DepotGuest: Brenna Sullivan, Behind the Scenes & Production Logistics at TevisAERC check out the AERC calendar!Time Stamps:01:10 - Mongol Derby day 6 update03:33 - Virtual Tevis team results06:13 - Tahoe Rim 50 ride recap09:32 - Nevada wildfires & Bug Fire11:49 - Flooding risk after fires13:02 - 2026 Endurance Worlds to Abu Dhabi13:43 - Tevis stats, winners & breed notes18:16 - Sheepskin seat covers (Distance Depot)24:25 - Intro: Tevis webcast with Brenna25:22 - How Tevis live coverage is produced31:05 - Favorite Tevis stories36:00 - Volunteering/spectating & show close

Behind the scenes with Tevis production expert Brenna Sullivan to learn how they manage live-streaming from the rugged, remote Sierra Nevada mountains. Karen shares her challenging experience at the Tahoe Rim 50, followed by a comprehensive recap of the historic 70th Anniversary Tevis Cup, including top finisher highlights and milestones. Listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4016 – Show Notes and Links:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlSponsor: The Distance DepotGuest: Brenna Sullivan, Behind the Scenes & Production Logistics at TevisAERC check out the AERC calendar!Time Stamps:01:10 - Mongol Derby day 6 update03:33 - Virtual Tevis team results06:13 - Tahoe Rim 50 ride recap09:32 - Nevada wildfires & Bug Fire11:49 - Flooding risk after fires13:02 - 2026 Endurance Worlds to Abu Dhabi13:43 - Tevis stats, winners & breed notes18:16 - Sheepskin seat covers (Distance Depot)24:25 - Intro: Tevis webcast with Brenna25:22 - How Tevis live coverage is produced31:05 - Favorite Tevis stories36:00 - Volunteering/spectating & show close

Behind the scenes with Tevis production expert Brenna Sullivan to learn how they manage live-streaming from the rugged, remote Sierra Nevada mountains. Karen shares her challenging experience at the Tahoe Rim 50, followed by a comprehensive recap of the historic 70th Anniversary Tevis Cup, including top finisher highlights and milestones. Listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4016 – Show Notes and Links:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlSponsor: The Distance DepotGuest: Brenna Sullivan, Behind the Scenes & Production Logistics at TevisAERC check out the AERC calendar!Time Stamps:01:10 - Mongol Derby day 6 update03:33 - Virtual Tevis team results06:13 - Tahoe Rim 50 ride recap09:32 - Nevada wildfires & Bug Fire11:49 - Flooding risk after fires13:02 - 2026 Endurance Worlds to Abu Dhabi13:43 - Tevis stats, winners & breed notes18:16 - Sheepskin seat covers (Distance Depot)24:25 - Intro: Tevis webcast with Brenna25:22 - How Tevis live coverage is produced31:05 - Favorite Tevis stories36:00 - Volunteering/spectating & show close

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcome so the program for the first time Tswana Sewell and Gabrielle Roth from the American Cancer Society in DC. Topics include: History, What they do in DC and the DMV, Events, Funding, Volunteering and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Infrastructural Urbanism in Contemporary China: Volunteering, Infrastructures and Civic Imaginations (Leiden University Press, 2026) examines how Chinese citizens negotiate their everyday experiences with urban spaces, improved city infrastructure, and an increasingly tight surveillance regime through volunteering. This book asks how citizens connect to city spaces where facilities for transit, culture, and leisure have been substantially upgraded. Drawing on extensive research, Ka-ming Wu investigates how citizens conduct volunteer activities that not only promote party-state campaigns and engage with new urban spaces and services, but also experiment with political, social, and cultural rights, including advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and promoting unofficial interpretations of national history. The book argues that volunteering has become an urban practice through which citizens navigate existing hierarchies of urban and rural status, gender, age, and ability, while contesting top-down, mega-event-driven urbanization. It situates Chinese everyday urbanism within the context of China's hosting of multiple international events, its expanding public and digital infrastructures, heightened party-state control, and burgeoning digital activism. The book contributes to the infrastructural turn in urban anthropology and the field of China studies, offering a new understanding of urban rights and public access in contemporary China. NOTE: The book Ka-ming Wu mentioned in the interview is Stephen Graham's Cities under Siege: The New Military Urbanism (Verso, 2010). Wu Ka-ming is Associate Professor in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with courtesy appointments in the Department of Anthropology and the Centre for China Studies. Trained as a cultural anthropologist, her work is interdisciplinary, situated at the intersection of cultural studies, anthropology, China studies, and environmental humanities. She is the author of Reinventing Chinese Tradition: The Cultural Politics of Late Socialism (UIP 2015) and the co-author of Living with Waste (CUP 2017). Yadong Li is an anthropologist-in-training. He is a PhD candidate of Socio-cultural Anthropology at Tulane University. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Infrastructural Urbanism in Contemporary China: Volunteering, Infrastructures and Civic Imaginations (Leiden University Press, 2026) examines how Chinese citizens negotiate their everyday experiences with urban spaces, improved city infrastructure, and an increasingly tight surveillance regime through volunteering. This book asks how citizens connect to city spaces where facilities for transit, culture, and leisure have been substantially upgraded. Drawing on extensive research, Ka-ming Wu investigates how citizens conduct volunteer activities that not only promote party-state campaigns and engage with new urban spaces and services, but also experiment with political, social, and cultural rights, including advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and promoting unofficial interpretations of national history. The book argues that volunteering has become an urban practice through which citizens navigate existing hierarchies of urban and rural status, gender, age, and ability, while contesting top-down, mega-event-driven urbanization. It situates Chinese everyday urbanism within the context of China's hosting of multiple international events, its expanding public and digital infrastructures, heightened party-state control, and burgeoning digital activism. The book contributes to the infrastructural turn in urban anthropology and the field of China studies, offering a new understanding of urban rights and public access in contemporary China. NOTE: The book Ka-ming Wu mentioned in the interview is Stephen Graham's Cities under Siege: The New Military Urbanism (Verso, 2010). Wu Ka-ming is Associate Professor in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with courtesy appointments in the Department of Anthropology and the Centre for China Studies. Trained as a cultural anthropologist, her work is interdisciplinary, situated at the intersection of cultural studies, anthropology, China studies, and environmental humanities. She is the author of Reinventing Chinese Tradition: The Cultural Politics of Late Socialism (UIP 2015) and the co-author of Living with Waste (CUP 2017). Yadong Li is an anthropologist-in-training. He is a PhD candidate of Socio-cultural Anthropology at Tulane University. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Infrastructural Urbanism in Contemporary China: Volunteering, Infrastructures and Civic Imaginations (Leiden University Press, 2026) examines how Chinese citizens negotiate their everyday experiences with urban spaces, improved city infrastructure, and an increasingly tight surveillance regime through volunteering. This book asks how citizens connect to city spaces where facilities for transit, culture, and leisure have been substantially upgraded. Drawing on extensive research, Ka-ming Wu investigates how citizens conduct volunteer activities that not only promote party-state campaigns and engage with new urban spaces and services, but also experiment with political, social, and cultural rights, including advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and promoting unofficial interpretations of national history. The book argues that volunteering has become an urban practice through which citizens navigate existing hierarchies of urban and rural status, gender, age, and ability, while contesting top-down, mega-event-driven urbanization. It situates Chinese everyday urbanism within the context of China's hosting of multiple international events, its expanding public and digital infrastructures, heightened party-state control, and burgeoning digital activism. The book contributes to the infrastructural turn in urban anthropology and the field of China studies, offering a new understanding of urban rights and public access in contemporary China. NOTE: The book Ka-ming Wu mentioned in the interview is Stephen Graham's Cities under Siege: The New Military Urbanism (Verso, 2010). Wu Ka-ming is Associate Professor in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with courtesy appointments in the Department of Anthropology and the Centre for China Studies. Trained as a cultural anthropologist, her work is interdisciplinary, situated at the intersection of cultural studies, anthropology, China studies, and environmental humanities. She is the author of Reinventing Chinese Tradition: The Cultural Politics of Late Socialism (UIP 2015) and the co-author of Living with Waste (CUP 2017). Yadong Li is an anthropologist-in-training. He is a PhD candidate of Socio-cultural Anthropology at Tulane University. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Infrastructural Urbanism in Contemporary China: Volunteering, Infrastructures and Civic Imaginations (Leiden University Press, 2026) examines how Chinese citizens negotiate their everyday experiences with urban spaces, improved city infrastructure, and an increasingly tight surveillance regime through volunteering. This book asks how citizens connect to city spaces where facilities for transit, culture, and leisure have been substantially upgraded. Drawing on extensive research, Ka-ming Wu investigates how citizens conduct volunteer activities that not only promote party-state campaigns and engage with new urban spaces and services, but also experiment with political, social, and cultural rights, including advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and promoting unofficial interpretations of national history. The book argues that volunteering has become an urban practice through which citizens navigate existing hierarchies of urban and rural status, gender, age, and ability, while contesting top-down, mega-event-driven urbanization. It situates Chinese everyday urbanism within the context of China's hosting of multiple international events, its expanding public and digital infrastructures, heightened party-state control, and burgeoning digital activism. The book contributes to the infrastructural turn in urban anthropology and the field of China studies, offering a new understanding of urban rights and public access in contemporary China. NOTE: The book Ka-ming Wu mentioned in the interview is Stephen Graham's Cities under Siege: The New Military Urbanism (Verso, 2010). Wu Ka-ming is Associate Professor in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with courtesy appointments in the Department of Anthropology and the Centre for China Studies. Trained as a cultural anthropologist, her work is interdisciplinary, situated at the intersection of cultural studies, anthropology, China studies, and environmental humanities. She is the author of Reinventing Chinese Tradition: The Cultural Politics of Late Socialism (UIP 2015) and the co-author of Living with Waste (CUP 2017). Yadong Li is an anthropologist-in-training. He is a PhD candidate of Socio-cultural Anthropology at Tulane University. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

Infrastructural Urbanism in Contemporary China: Volunteering, Infrastructures and Civic Imaginations (Leiden University Press, 2026) examines how Chinese citizens negotiate their everyday experiences with urban spaces, improved city infrastructure, and an increasingly tight surveillance regime through volunteering. This book asks how citizens connect to city spaces where facilities for transit, culture, and leisure have been substantially upgraded. Drawing on extensive research, Ka-ming Wu investigates how citizens conduct volunteer activities that not only promote party-state campaigns and engage with new urban spaces and services, but also experiment with political, social, and cultural rights, including advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and promoting unofficial interpretations of national history. The book argues that volunteering has become an urban practice through which citizens navigate existing hierarchies of urban and rural status, gender, age, and ability, while contesting top-down, mega-event-driven urbanization. It situates Chinese everyday urbanism within the context of China's hosting of multiple international events, its expanding public and digital infrastructures, heightened party-state control, and burgeoning digital activism. The book contributes to the infrastructural turn in urban anthropology and the field of China studies, offering a new understanding of urban rights and public access in contemporary China. NOTE: The book Ka-ming Wu mentioned in the interview is Stephen Graham's Cities under Siege: The New Military Urbanism (Verso, 2010). Wu Ka-ming is Associate Professor in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with courtesy appointments in the Department of Anthropology and the Centre for China Studies. Trained as a cultural anthropologist, her work is interdisciplinary, situated at the intersection of cultural studies, anthropology, China studies, and environmental humanities. She is the author of Reinventing Chinese Tradition: The Cultural Politics of Late Socialism (UIP 2015) and the co-author of Living with Waste (CUP 2017). Yadong Li is an anthropologist-in-training. He is a PhD candidate of Socio-cultural Anthropology at Tulane University. More details about his scholarship and research interests can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 2, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We had lots of great calls during the hour this week as we discussed more favorite art all over Walt Disney World and even some of our favorite art on the Disney Cruise Line ships as well!  With the Major League Baseball trade deadline less than 24 hours away when we recorded, we made some proposed "Disney trades" during the show with each other and our callers - see what you would do with these situations!  Plus, we had some great mini-trip reports and Eean calls in with a great experience volunteering at Give Kids the World!   Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Service is not just a feel-good initiative. It can be a culture strategy. Nikki sits down with Alex Grande, co-founder of Recognize, to explore how gamification can turn volunteering, recognition, and employee engagement into experiences people actually want to join. Alex breaks down why many workplace volunteer programs fall flat, how leaders can simplify participation, and why visibility, friendly competition, and shared purpose help teams feel more connected. From Slack recognition channels to A/B testing engagement programs, this conversation is packed with practical ways to build belonging without overcomplicating the employee experience. For people-first leaders looking to strengthen culture, this one is a clear reminder: start small, make it visible, and let momentum grow.   Additional Resources: Connect with Alex on LinkedIn Learn more about Recognize ---> click "Create Your Program" to get to know his team and demo! Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Nikki's Key Takeaways: Start small before scaling engagement programs. Gamification works when motivation is intentional. Visibility turns participation into cultural momentum. Recognition helps remote teams feel connected. Measure participation, adoption, reach, and consistency.  

Britany Klenda shares her path from architecture during the recession to corporate real estate and occupancy planning. Her shift brought on her skills, such as, data analysis, dashboards, and change management for workplace strategies. Britany discusses how parenthood challenged her hyper work mindset and how her role now blends human needs with space-usage data to guide clients on future workplace decisions. She also shares details about her family's crisis when her son Bennett's behavioral changes and led to discovering he had a brain tumor, surgery, rehab, radiation, and chemotherapy, followed by ongoing disabilities and care. The importance of community support, pediatric cancer foundations, and the importance of awareness and giving matter so greatly.▬▬▬▬▬ Resources ▬▬▬▬▬Britany Klenda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britany-glim-klenda-37090237/SAS Architects & Planners: https://sasarch.com/JLL: https://www.jll.com/en-us/locations/chicagoBetween Two Kingdoms: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Two-Kingdoms-Suleika-Jaouad/dp/0399588582Ronald McDonald House: https://ronaldmcdonaldhousechicago.org/central-dupage-hospital/Violet Foundation: https://www.violet-foundation.org/Cals Angels: https://www.calsangels.org/Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation: https://curethekids.org/Camp One Step: https://camponestep.org/JCC Chicago Sunrise Day Camp: https://www.sunrisedaycamp-chicago.org/Dragonfly Foundation - https://dragonfly.org/Bear Necessities: https://bearnecessities.org/Special Spaces: https://specialspaces.org/Make-A-Wish: https://wish.org/illinoisLurie Children's Hospital of Chicago: https://www.luriechildrens.org/September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month - a time to honor the incredible strength of children battling cancer, remember those we've lost, and raise awareness of the urgent need for more research, better treatments, and stronger support for families. Every act of kindness matters. You can make a difference by:Donating blood. During Bennett's treatment, he needed more than 30 blood transfusions. Blood donors truly help save lives.Volunteering with a pediatric cancer foundation to support children and families throughout their journey.Preparing meals for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House, giving them one less thing to worry about during an incredibly difficult time.Hosting a fundraiser to support research and family assistance programs through childhood cancer organizations.Sharing our story to raise awareness. Every conversation, post, and share helps shine a light on the need for more research, more support, and more hope.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacklemedia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemediaX: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLCYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/Support the pod when signing up for Descript / SquadCast: https://get.descript.com/transferableskill▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬00:00 Welcome and Show Introduction00:19 Early Career Connections01:36 Finding Architecture Passion03:44 Time Management Lessons06:13 Recession Work Pressure08:01 Shift to Corporate Planning10:33 JLL Consulting Basics12:35 Hot Desking Change15:06 Data Meets Human Needs17:41 Dashboards During COVID18:25 Family Crisis Begins22:10 Diagnosis and Aftermath24:12 Grief Without Words25:20 Facing High Stakes Surgery26:13 Hospital Chaos and Breaking Down27:00 Handing Him to the Surgeon28:08 Rehab Radiation and Chemo Marathon29:59 Friends Who Show Up32:48 After Treatment New Normal36:27 Living With Fear and Perspective39:14 Finding Community and Camps42:28 Work Support and Hidden Strength44:30 Paying It Forward for New Parents45:50 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Call47:11 Closing Thanks and Fight Ahead

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Winter Mishaps at Orfanato Esperanza: Santiago's Lessons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-08-06-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: En una mañana fría de invierno en el Orfanato Esperanza, el aire estaba lleno de risas infantiles y juguetes esparcidos por el suelo.En: On a cold winter morning at Orfanato Esperanza, the air was filled with children's laughter and toys scattered across the floor.Es: Los murales en las paredes traían un toque cálido, con colores que contaban historias de aventura.En: The murals on the walls brought a warm touch, with colors that told stories of adventure.Es: Santiago, un voluntario con buenas intenciones pero un poco torpe, caminaba rápidamente por la sala de alimentación, intentando mantener todo bajo control.En: Santiago, a volunteer with good intentions but a bit clumsy, was walking quickly through the dining room, trying to keep everything under control.Es: Era la hora del almuerzo, y los bebés del orfanato comenzaban a ponerse inquietos.En: It was lunchtime, and the babies at the orphanage were starting to get restless.Es: Santiago se sentía nervioso, quería que todo saliera perfecto para impresionar a Clara, la supervisora.En: Santiago felt nervous; he wanted everything to go perfectly to impress Clara, the supervisor.Es: Su objetivo era simple: mantener todo en orden.En: His goal was simple: to keep everything in order.Es: Mientras repartía las bandejas de comida, Santiago se distrajo por un momento al ver que Martín, otro voluntario, jugaba con uno de los pequeños.En: While handing out the trays of food, Santiago got distracted for a moment when he saw Martín, another volunteer, playing with one of the little ones.Es: Fue en ese instante que, accidentalmente, cambió las bandejas de dos bebés.En: It was at that moment that he accidentally switched the trays of two babies.Es: No se dio cuenta en ese momento del error.En: He didn't realize the mistake at the time.Es: Poco después, los niños comenzaron a comer, y sus reacciones fueron rápidas.En: Shortly after, the children began to eat, and their reactions were quick.Es: Uno de los bebés, acostumbrado a puré de zanahoria, hizo una mueca al probar la papilla de espinaca del otro bebé.En: One of the babies, used to carrot puree, made a face after tasting the spinach mash meant for the other baby.Es: En lugar de alertar a los demás, Santiago intentó solucionar el problema el solo, con la esperanza de hacerlo sin que nadie se diera cuenta.En: Instead of alerting the others, Santiago tried to solve the problem on his own, hoping to do so without anyone noticing.Es: Pero Martín, siempre atento, notó las caras de confusión en los niños y mencionó el intercambio de bandejas.En: But Martín, always attentive, noticed the confused expressions on the children's faces and mentioned the tray switch.Es: Fue un momento tenso pero también divertido, los otros voluntarios sonrieron, entendiendo que estos accidentes eran comunes.En: It was a tense but amusing moment, and the other volunteers smiled, understanding that such accidents were common.Es: Clara, la supervisora, llegó justo a tiempo.En: Clara, the supervisor, arrived just in time.Es: Con calma y una sonrisa tranquilizadora, reorganizó las bandejas y explicó a Santiago que no debía preocuparse.En: With calmness and a reassuring smile, she reorganized the trays and explained to Santiago that he shouldn't worry.Es: “Los errores son parte del aprendizaje”, dijo, recordándole que su esfuerzo era lo que realmente importaba.En: "Mistakes are part of learning," she said, reminding him that his effort was what truly mattered.Es: Con el problema resuelto y las barriguitas llenas, los niños volvieron a jugar.En: With the problem solved and the tummies full, the children returned to play.Es: Mientras tanto, Santiago comenzó a sentirse más seguro.En: Meanwhile, Santiago began to feel more confident.Es: Entendió que trabajar en un orfanato era un desafío donde cada día aprendía algo nuevo.En: He understood that working in an orphanage was a challenge where he learned something new every day.Es: Al final del día, mientras se ponía su abrigo para salir al frío de Buenos Aires, Santiago sonreía con una nueva confianza.En: At the end of the day, as he put on his coat to head out into the cold of Buenos Aires, Santiago smiled with newfound confidence.Es: Sabía que aunque a veces las cosas no salían como planeaba, siempre había oportunidad para mejorar.En: He knew that although things didn't always go as planned, there was always room for improvement.Es: Y así, con el corazón lleno de nuevas experiencias, miró hacia el próximo día como una nueva aventura en el orfanato.En: And so, with a heart full of new experiences, he looked forward to the next day as a new adventure in the orphanage. Vocabulary Words:the orphanage: el orfanatothe supervisor: la supervisorathe volunteer: el voluntariothe smile: la sonrisaclumsy: torpethe mural: el muralto scatter: esparcirthe dining room: la sala de alimentaciónin order: en ordento impress: impresionarto hand out: repartirto distract: distraerto switch: cambiarthe tray: la bandejathe spinach: la espinacathe mistake: el errorto solve: solucionarcommon: comúnthe effort: el esfuerzothe challenge: el desafíorestless: inquietoto mention: mencionarattentive: atentoto alert: alertarthe adventure: la aventurathe expression: la expresiónreassuring: tranquilizadorthe improvement: la oportunidad para mejorarthe confidence: la confianzato reorganize: reorganizar

On this installment of Wyce Thoughts, host Terry Wyce pulls up a chair by the virtual campfire to dive into one of the most fulfilling actions you can take in life: giving back to your community.Are you rushing through life, feeling like something is missing despite having all the boxes checked? Terry shares a personal story about overcoming that feeling of a "funk" by shifting focus away from buying things and toward donating time and skills. From cutting a neighbor's grass to supporting local shelters and charities, Terry discusses how volunteering creates meaningful connection and can profoundly improve your mental and physical health.Plus, stick around for this episode's Wordsmith Word of the Episode featuring verisimilitude, and a quick word from our sponsor, Indera Life!Connect & Support:Website: wycethoughts.comEmail: terry@wycethoughts.comSponsor Offer: Use code WYCESAVE at checkout on ederalife.com for 15% off InPower Plus!WebsiteFollow on X Follow on YoutubeFollow  Purple Pit Studios 

Sometimes retirement planning is not about optimization. It is about rebuilding.In this episode, Ari Taublieb, CFP®, responds to a voicemail from a 52 year old widow whose life changed overnight. The plan she once built with her spouse no longer applies, but the desire to retire early and live intentionally is still there.On paper, she is in a strong position. Over $2.5 million saved across retirement accounts, no debt, a paid off home, and relatively low spending. The question is not whether she can retire. It is how to navigate the years before 59 and a half, when most of her money is not easily accessible.Ari walks through the real constraint. It is not total wealth. It is flexibility. With limited funds in a brokerage account, generating income in the early years requires careful coordination. That could mean drawing from taxable assets, adjusting spending, or continuing part-time work not out of necessity, but as a bridge that preserves long-term growth.But the deeper conversation goes beyond numbers.After a loss like this, the goal is not to build the most efficient plan possible. It is to build a life that feels meaningful again. Travel. Volunteering. Creating structure and purpose. The financial plan exists to support that, not replace it.There is also a quiet risk that shows up in moments like this. Playing it too safe. Delaying experiences out of fear of running out later, only to realize those early years were the ones that mattered most.The takeaway is simple. A good plan adapts when life changes. A great plan makes space for what matters now, not just what might matter decades from now.--Advisory services are offered through Root Financial Partners, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Viewing this content does not create an advisory relationship. We do not provide tax preparation or legal services. Always consult an investment, tax or legal professional regarding your specific situation.The strategies, case studies, and examples discussed may not be suitable for everyone. They are hypothetical and for illustrative and educational purposes only. They do not reflect actual client results and are not guarantees of future performance. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal.Comments reflect the views of individual users and do not necessarily represent the views of Root Financial. They are not verified, may not be accurate, and should not be considered testimonials or endorsementsParticipation in the Retirement Planning Academy or Early Retirement Academy does not create an advisory relationship with Root Financial. These programs are educational in nature and are not a substitute for personalized financial advice. Advisory services are offered only under a written agreement with Root Financial.Create Your Custom Early Retirement Strategy HereGet access to the same software I use for my clients and join the Early Retirement Academy hereAri Taublieb, CFP ®, MBA  is the Chief Growth Officer of Root Financial Partners and a Fiduciary Financial Planner specializing in helping clients retire early with confidence.

In this episode of Engineering Influence, we sit down with Boris Martin, CEO of Engineers Without Borders USA, to talk about how purpose-driven engineering is reshaping careers and communities alike. Boris shares how EWB-USA partners with communities around the world and here at home to solve real infrastructure challenges. Volunteering on meaningful projects builds stronger, more fulfilled engineers. We discuss how firms can support purpose-driven work to boost retention and engagement, and what the next generation of community-focused engineering leadership looks like. For more information or to connect, email CEO@ewb-usa.org.

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What goes into kicking off, planning out, & sustaining a podcast? The Krewe presented their lived experiences in podcasting, along with recommendations & tips for aspiring content creators in the US-Japan space, during a workshop on July 30, 2026 at the NAJAS (National Association of Japan-America Societies) National Conference. This episode is that workshop! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for NAJAS ------ NAJAS Website NAJAS Conference Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, we wrap up our July Why Are We Like This? series with Volunteering for the Chaos. After spending the month talking about the wonderfully strange things runners and endurance athletes do, we finish by looking at the people who help make race day happen. This episode takes us to the Matt Mason Cowboy Up Triathlon, where volunteering at an aid station turned into a front-row seat to heat, hydration, grit, gratitude, confusion, and full-on endurance chaos. We talk about what it is like to be on the other side of the cup, helping athletes get what they need and watching the race unfold from a completely different angle. Races do not happen by magic, and this episode is a reminder of how much volunteers matter to every start line, finish line, aid station, course turn, and athlete experience. We also dig into how volunteering can make us better runners, better race participants, and better members of the endurance community. There is plenty of triathlon talk, a few wild aid station moments, and a lot of appreciation for the people who show up so others can chase their goals. At the heart of it all is the reminder that every athlete deserves the same support, whether they are first, last, or somewhere beautifully in between. Why are we like this? Because sometimes the best way to love the sport is not crossing the finish line, but helping someone else get there.

When most people think about longevity, they immediately think about nutrition, exercise, sleep, supplements, or hormone health. But what if one of the biggest predictors of living a longer, healthier life has nothing to do with what's on your plate? In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, we're diving into one of the most overlooked pillars of health: community and meaningful human connection. Loneliness has quietly become a public health crisis, and research continues to show that meaningful relationships influence everything from mental health and stress resilience to inflammation, cognitive function, and longevity. Yet many of us—especially women in midlife—find ourselves unintentionally putting friendships and community on the back burner while juggling careers, parenting, caregiving, and endless responsibilities. We share personal stories from our Minneapolis Hiking Collective, discuss why in-person connection matters so much, explore the difference between loneliness and isolation, and offer practical ways to build deeper relationships—even if you're an introvert or feel like you don't have the time. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 Why community may be one of the most overlooked pillars of longevity 02:05 The surprising statistics on loneliness and why they matter 04:10 Why we started the Minneapolis Hiking Collective 07:20 Building community through shared interests and activities 09:55 Making time for relationships in a busy season of life 11:55 Loneliness vs. isolation—and why they aren't the same thing 15:45 Finding your people and creating meaningful connections 17:40 Community after retirement and during the empty nest years 20:30 Volunteering, travel, and creating experiences that strengthen relationships 23:45 Lessons from the Blue Zones and cultures that prioritize community 25:15 Why experiences often matter more than gifts 27:00 How to build deeper friendships through simple one-on-one connection 29:00 Our challenge for you this week Mentioned in today's episode • Minneapolis Hiking Collective • Blue Zones • DIY Vitality Reboot If you've been feeling sluggish, foggy, or just not like yourself lately, this is where we'd start. The Vitality Reboot is a 7-day functional medicine liver detox you can do anytime, at your own pace, with full support from us along the way. Women consistently tell us it's the thing that finally helps them feel like themselves again. Start here Subscribe to our Substack to get episode updates, wellness tips, and personal reflections from Marnie & Stephanie delivered straight to your inbox. If you love the show and want to support what we're building, consider a paid subscription for $30 annually. Follow & Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofliving_well/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theartoflivingwellpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartoflivingwel/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gym3jOPdSHwrpM1BmxyJz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/id1482050468 Connect with your Hosts:  https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/about-us

What happens when you recognize a need and decide to do something about it? In this episode, I'm sharing my conversation with Katherine Kehrli, founder of Community Loaves, former Associate Dean of the Seattle Culinary Academy, and 425 Magazine's 2026 Citizen of the Year. Katherine reflects on volunteering, community, and the power of simply showing up. www.communityloaves.org www.hostwithconfidencepodcast.com 

Conferences can feel intimidating, expensive, and overwhelming, especially if networking doesn't come naturally to you. In this episode, Andrew shares what more than a decade of attending marine science and conservation conferences has taught him about making real connections, from picking the right event for your career stage to crafting an elevator pitch that actually works. Andrew walks through how to choose a conference that fits your specific field, why in-person events build stronger professional relationships than virtual ones, and why even seasoned scientists like Dr. David Ebert still get approached by people battling imposter syndrome. He also shares a personal story about coaching his daughter Taya through her first job fair elevator pitch, and how that same pitch helped her get remembered a year later. Whether you are a student heading to your first conference or a working professional trying to expand your network, this episode offers practical, low-pressure strategies for showing up, introducing yourself, and building the kind of relationships that shape a career in ocean science and conservation. Takeaways Research conferences that match your specific career focus before committing time and money Practice a 20 to 30 second elevator pitch until it comes out naturally In-person conferences build stronger professional relationships than virtual ones Volunteering for a conference planning committee increases visibility and connections Imposter syndrome affects everyone, including established researchers The International Marine Conservation Congress stands out for its inclusive, welcoming atmosphere Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, or project? Get the help you need with Pisces Oceans Inc.: https://www.piscesoceans.ca Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

Luis Romero didn't just try heroin. He fell in love with it. That love affair started in his teens and followed him straight into adulthood, into gang life, and into four felonies.By the time he was sentenced to five years in prison, Luis thought a behavioral modification program was his way out. It wasn't. He got out, relapsed, and ended up at Freedom Ranch in San Diego, the place that finally gave him a program that stuck.He started over with nothing. Dishwashing shifts. Three years riding the bus because he couldn't afford a car. No shortcuts, just the slow work of rebuilding a life from scratch.Fourteen years later, Luis hosts the Fuck Fentanyl podcast and works at the same Freedom Ranch that gave him his start. This episode is proof that where you begin has nothing to do with where you end up.Connect with Luis on InstagramDM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen AD FREE & workout with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me chasingheroine@gmail.com

AJ Waters wanted to design stadiums. Instead, he ended up rebuilding the operating system for one of the largest construction companies in the world and learning, the hard way, why so many digital transformations quietly collapse in the field.In this episode, AJ takes Jesse inside the messy reality of tech adoption at scale: what it was really like leading a major platform overhaul at Kiewit, why executives sometimes override the "right" decision for reasons that have nothing to do with the data, and the uncomfortable truth about who construction software has historically been built for and who's been left out.They also get into:Why teams keep optimizing for the back office while the people actually swinging hammers get ignoredWhat evaluating project management platforms for Google's data center builds taught AJ about alignment vs. politicsThe surprising throughline between his childhood Lego obsession and how he approaches problem-solving todayWhy AJ started The Engineered Life to talk about "superpowers" most people don't even know they haveIf you've ever wondered why the tools that look perfect in a boardroom fall apart on-site, or why subcontractors always seem to get the short end of the software stick, this one's for you.By the end, you'll understand why AJ measures success by one simple standard: whether he left people, and situations, better than he found them.00:00 Executive Override Reality00:18 Meet AJ Waters02:00 Lego Builds and Movie Nerd03:23 Rebuilding Memorial Stadium05:38 Dreaming of Stadiums08:31 Not Smart Enough to Engineer11:01 Design vs Construction Life11:23 LnM Listener Shoutout13:55 Why Construction Fits People17:48 First Digital Takeoff Win20:16 Resourcefulness and Problem Solving25:17 iPhone Sparked Tech Interest27:56 Volunteering for Transformation29:48 Change Resistance on Site31:32 Design for Field Users33:20 Workarounds and Training Gaps34:58 From Internal Tools to Innate35:50 Owner Side Lessons at Google40:07 Systems vs Human Behavior42:50 Procore vs PlanGrid Politics44:50 Tech Ignores Subs and Owners46:27 AI and Platform Advantage51:15 EngiNerd Life Origin StoryLets leave the Construction Industry Better than We Found It https://www.depthbuilder.com/construction-leadership-lab Download the free PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be 

Kevin and Peter break down the wildest week of the year: Cocodona 250, 2026 edition. Peter kicks things off by running the Bradshaw Brute (recap episode coming soon), then joins Kevin at Mingus Mountain for the inaugural season of the MBA — the Mingus Basketball Association — where nearly every runner, from Rachel Entrekin's course-record-setting first bucket to Courtney Dauwalter's extended court time, stopped at mile 107 to shoot their shot. Spoiler: 107 miles of running does terrible things to your jumper.The week also included an overnight shift at Schnebly Hill Aid Station (nonstop chili mac and at least three saved races), snack reviews delivered mid-race, surprise phone calls to runners live on the Mountain Outpost stream, "Emotions on Elden" interviews from the final climb, and a down-to-the-second cutoff drama at Mingus.Stick around to the end for the full 50 minutes of raw MBA court audio — trash talk, airballs, celebrity cameos and all. If you can name every voice you hear, we might just send you a hat.Huge thanks to our sponsors Janji and Mount to Coast for making the MBA possible. Support them (and us): use code DISTANCE at Mount to Coast or select Distance to Empty in Janji's post-purchase survey, screenshot it, and send it to @distancetoemptypod on Instagram or distancetoemptypod@gmail.com for free swag.

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Rania Dudum and Zoe Rucker are in their early twenties, juggling work, school, roommates, and everything else that comes with that stage of life. They still make time for Binky Patrol, and in this episode they tell Susan why. Rania describes her first Bink-A-Thon, where volunteers who had never met made nearly 300 blankets in five hours. Zoe explains why the lowest barrier to entry she has ever seen keeps her coming back. Together they cover eight new chapters opened this year, a crochet creator with 200,000 followers who posted about Binky Patrol after a single message, and the legacy afghans that found new purpose with children in crisis. Susan closes with a look back at 30 years and a wish: a Binky Patrol chapter in every county in America. Rania Dudum [00:02:10]: “Getting to spend an hour out of your day making a blanket can impact the life of a child for the rest of theirs.” Zoe Rucker [00:05:20]: “It's a serious thing, but it is, like, genuinely the most unserious thing, I feel like if you want to get involved, all you have to do is make a blanket, and that could take an hour or you could spend days doing it.” Learn more at https://binkypatrol.org and how you can get involved.

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In this episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu interviews AIIA's Newest Coach, Jason Gonzalas, a dedicated AIIA recovery coach and member of the Addict to Athlete community. They discuss Jason's inspiring journey through addiction, recovery, and his commitment to helping others in Twila County and beyond. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Addict Athlete Podcast 01:30 Jason's Journey to Recovery 03:50 The Role of the Judicial System in Recovery 10:02 Building Relationships and Community Support 12:24 Finding Purpose in Pain 18:20 Embracing Emotions and Mental Health 24:21 The Power of Integrity and Accountability 26:10 Transformative Experiences in Volunteering 30:17 The Power of Teamwork and Community 33:00 Building a Supportive Environment in Recovery 36:39 Long-Term Commitment to Recovery 40:17 Creating Conditions for Courage and Support 43:10 The Journey of Recovery and Emotional Endurance 49:55 Integrating Art and Athletics in Recovery Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go, and click the link below. https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0 Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS Emax Zirconia offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one. The Voices From the Bench microphones head to the FDLA Symposium for three conversations that perfectly capture what makes this industry so special. Thanks to the wonderful people at GPS Digital RPD, Elvis and Barb got to sit down with longtime friend Morris Fucarino to celebrate an incredible milestone—50 years as a CDT. Morris shares how he found his way into dental technology, what earning certification has meant throughout his career, and why he believes every technician should strive to be the best they can be. From belt-driven handpieces and gold crowns to running a successful one-man laboratory with just three loyal doctors, Morris proves that passion, relationships, and knowledge never go out of style. His stories are a reminder that while technology continues to change, craftsmanship and pride in your work remain timeless. Next, the conversation shifts to Enja Dorjchuluun from Sakr Dental Arts, who talks about helping lead one of Florida's fastest-growing laboratories while serving on the FDLA Board of Directors. She discusses the challenges of managing a lab spread across multiple buildings, the excitement of moving into a brand-new facility, and why giving back through organized dentistry has become such an important part of her career. From developing future technicians to creating educational opportunities and strengthening state associations, Enja shares why investing in people is every bit as important as investing in technology. To wrap things up, Elvis and Barb meet Joseph Núñez Reyes from GPS Digital Dental Lab, whose journey from Puerto Rico to Orlando is fueled by determination, curiosity, and a love for digital dentistry. After leaving biomedical engineering behind, Joseph found his passion in the dental laboratory, worked his way from the model room to supervising a modern CAM department, and now showcases laboratory workflows through social media to inspire the next generation of technicians. With dreams of one day returning to Puerto Rico to build a state-of-the-art laboratory, Joseph reminds us that the future of dental technology is in very capable hands. Ever notice the busiest labs aren't always the ones working the longest hours? They're usually the ones with a workflow that keeps moving—even after everyone heads home. Real productivity isn't about asking your team to do more; it's about having the right tools doing more for your team. That's where Roland's DGSHAPE DWX milling solutions really shine. Built to keep production moving whether you're milling a single case or running overnight, they free your technicians to focus on finishing cases, serving customers, and growing the business instead of babysitting equipment. That's what real productivity looks like: more output, fewer interruptions, and less time spent chasing problems. Because every hour your mill is producing is another hour your lab is creating value. If you're ready to get more from every production day, discover what Roland's DGSHAPE DWX milling solutions can do for your lab at rolanddental.com.Special Guests: Enja Dorjchuluun, Joseph Núñez Reyes, and Morris Fucarino CDT.

Twelve years ago, Dr Janey Lowes went to Sri Lanka on a holiday, and never really came home. Today she runs WECare Worldwide, a hospital that treats the island's three million street dogs to a standard that you'd like your pet treated - from the worst trauma cases you can image do a highly efficient desexing service.  And then, a few times a year, she flies back to locum in clinics that look a lot like yours.This one's about what it's like to live on both sides of that line that separates the reason we became vets, and the job most of us ended up with.We get into:Do-or-die medicine in a place where you're the only optionHow being the last line changes your perspectives, and what that does to your goalposts when you go back to first-world practiceThe bits of ‘normal' practice that Janey misses the most (no, it's not the fancy equipment)Charity vetting as a viable career option, not just a gap year - the good and the bad Support WECare Worldwide:This work runs on donations, and Janey's currently raising for a new hospital by running six hundred kilometres, the length of Sri Lanka. (She's not actually a runner…)Website and donations: https://wecareworldwide.org.ukThe charity takes volunteers and offers longer-term work Volunteer and work with WECare: https://wecareworldwide.org.uk/volunteer/WECare on Instagram: @wecare_srilankaFind Janey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeythevetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@janeythevetHer book, Janey the Vet: Saving Sri Lanka's Street Dogs, is on Amazon, Waterstones and WH SmithMore from The Vet Vault:Everything we do lives at https://www.thevetvault.com, including our clinical CE podcasts and resourcesCome learn with us in person at Vets on Tour: https://vetsontour.comTopics and Time Stamps03:20 Going Viral, and the Unexpected Backlash08:24 The Love-Hate of Social Media10:17 The Birth of WeCare13:24 75% of Dogs Are Unowned13:53 Courage or Naivety?16:35 Mid-Roll Break18:31 Regrets? & Life in Sri Lanka21:30 Two Lives: Sri Lanka vs UK36:15 Are We Too Quick to Euthanise?39:55 What We Underestimate and Undervalue in ‘normal' Vet Life43:22 Volunteering at WeCare49:03 Charity Vetting as a Career55:10 Rapid Fire Questions59:21 Advice for New Grads

In this episode: Following a last-minute blitz of vetoes by the governor — including half a dozen bills and more than $800 million in spending — the 2026 legislative season has finally come to an end in Florida. Which means election season is here. But before campaign coverage crowds everything else out, we take a closer look at some of the bills Gov. Ron DeSantis decided to stop from becoming law. The doctors' lobby is pleased with his choices. MAHA activists are not. Correction: During the podcast, I incorrectly referred to a bill dealing with e-bike regulations by the wrong bill number. The correct bill number is below. Show notesThe bills discussed in today's show: Senate Bill 688 — Naturopathic MedicinePassed the House of Representatives by an 85-22 vote (vote sheet) and the Senate by a 33-3 vote (vote sheet). See the governor's veto letter here.House Bill 893 — Trust Fund Interest for Purposes Approved by Supreme CourtPassed the House of Representatives by a 112-0 vote (vote sheet) and the Senate by a 38-0 vote (vote sheet). Read the governor's veto letter here.House Bill 461 — Volunteering at Polling LocationsPassed the House of Representatives by a 108-0 vote (vote sheet) and the Florida Senate by a 37-0 vote (vote sheet). Read the governor's veto letter here.Senate Bill 382 — Micromobility DevicesPassed the House of Representatives by a 112-0 vote (vote sheet) and the Senate by a 37-0 vote (vote sheet). Read the governor's veto letter here.The stories discussed in today's show: DeSantis cuts free tax prep for working families but approves money for Mike HuckabeeA tour of Florida's new state budget, from money for Mike Huckabee to tax cuts for casinosBanks lobbyists want to slash funding for legal support programs Amid a growing national witch hunt for abortion medication, Florida may fund testing for ‘contaminants' in toilet waterAn Attorney General-backed vendor pitched wastewater surveillance programQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

We start things off with movies that stink! Ethan and Alex debate whether it’s time to consider volunteering as firefighters and provide updates on the latest fire watch. We check in with Steve to see how he’s handling the firework situation under the new ban. Plus, chaotic teens and more adult kids are living with their parents to save money.    What volunteering as a firefighter may look like, PDS red flag warning and what cities have said they are fully banning fireworks and which ones haven’t.    KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM | Radio + YouTube from 1–3 PM.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

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When Cindy Alghawi competed in her first triathlon, she thought the only thing waiting for her at the end of the finish line was a sense of accomplishment and hugs from her parents and boyfriend. AND A woman named Marlene Willis has been volunteering for the LAPD for more than 20 years. The 90-year-old, known around the station as “Mrs. Willis,” was recently honored for her decades of service. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/triathlon-proposal-in-florida.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/bruce-willis-mom.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week, we are talking Knicks, kilts and falling in love with all of the World Cup tourists who are falling in love with us.Thank you to our Sponsor, Hiya! http://www.hiyahealth.comThank you to our Sponsor, Square!Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://www.square.com/go/momsohardGet our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here!https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcastIf you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.comTo request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comCHAPTERS: 02:12 New Book Preorder + Tour Dates03:00 Why the World Cup is Bringing Joy to America05:18 The Lawrence, Kansas & Algeria Story08:14 World Cup Travelers Discovering America11:08 The German Tourist Everyone Loves13:20 Sponsor: Hiya Health15:05 The New York Knicks Obsession20:23 Volunteering for the Olympics21:19 Single Ladies, This Is Your Moment24:45 Sponsor: Square26:41 More Knicks Talk & Sports FOMO29:01 How Travel Brings People Together32:11 Becoming Ambassadors of Love34:05 The $400 Doily Shorts Debate37:12 Kristen Tries On the Viral Shorts39:24 Reading the Funniest CommentsFOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohardSEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT

A local man is on a mission to clean up New York City block by block, and inviting fellow New Yorkers to join him. David Clarke, aka @trashtalk_nyc, explains why he stated this project, and how to get involved. Photo courtesy of David Clarke Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Winning government contracts with zero experience is possible and it starts with one thing most beginners overlook entirely: building intentional relationships before you ever submit a bid. In this episode, Eric Coffie breaks down why your network is your most powerful procurement tool and shares real stories of small business owners who landed multimillion dollar opportunities simply by showing up, talking to people, and making strategic connections. Here is what you will take away from this episode: Why relationship-building outperforms bid volume: Eric shares how a podcast guest in Rhode Island helped secure a $5M IDIQ in Maine not through a solicitation, but through a single conversation that connected two complementary businesses. The Oprah dinner party model for govcon: Learn how hosting intentional gatherings and volunteering at conferences like GovCon Giants team member Maria does consistently can unlock 8(a) teaming partnerships and $20M+ contract pursuits. How to find teaming partners when you lack past performance: Eric lays out a step-by-step approach for new contractors in medical, construction, and other fields including targeting low-bid contracts, locating dormant primes, and leveraging their credentials to approach agencies. What your stack of business cards reveals about your pipeline: The more intentional new connections you make each week conferences, local chambers, community events the more directly it correlates to contract wins. Eric challenges listeners to connect with 10 to 25 new people in the next 30 days. Why zero experience can be an advantage: Contractors trained in commercial environments may carry habits that conflict with federal procurement norms. Coming in fresh and learning the govcon approach from the ground up is often a cleaner path to scalable success. EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Mindy AI and Encore Funding intro spots 1:09 - GovCon Giants podcast welcome and episode overview 1:31 - How to win contracts with zero experience: topic introduction 3:04 - Oprah's dinner parties and the govcon networking parallel 5:00 - Why your network size predicts your contract pipeline 5:30 - Rhode Island IDIQ story: connecting two businesses to a $5M win 9:30 - Community events and low-cost networking tactics that open doors 12:11 - Intentional relationship-building vs. attending comfortable events 14:07 - First Partner Challenge overview and teaming strategy framework 19:24 - Volunteering at conferences: Maria's story and the $20M teaming deal 25:49 - Keith the grant writer: how non-transactional networking closes business 30:06 - Start talking to people before you register in SAM or get certified 33:01 - Federal Help Center, Contract Academy 3.0 subscription, and June 10 challenge 38:52 - Business card stack reveal and closing challenge to listeners Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

Just Jimmy and Tyler kicking off June with something that’s been on Jimmy’s mind since the Rubicon trip — and since the Barrett Lake outhouse project started spreading to other forests. The short version: the National Forest Service is being restructured in a way that removes local regional offices. The closest regional office for El Dorado National Forest, Tahoe National Forest, and Stanislaus National Forest is now in Salt Lake City. That means people who have never set foot on our trails are making decisions about them. Jimmy draws the parallel to what happened at Gemini Bridges and Labyrinth Rims — 2,200 miles of trails evaluated and closed by people working off a map. No boots on the ground. And those were local BLM offices. Now imagine Salt Lake City. The call to action is clear: the off-road community needs to show up at the table before the restructuring finishes and the table gets moved somewhere else. Jimmy runs through what that looks like in practice. The Mad Hatters just completed their adopted section of the Rubicon Trail. Friends of Fordyce and Friends of Rubicon had a big work weekend. Spree to Four (or the Granite Bandits — Jimmy goes back and forth) does Corral Hollow every year and opens more roads than the county can staff. There’s a work party at Moon Rocks coming up to install 32 named obstacle signs, with BLM permission. And the Barrett Lake blob bathroom project — the one the off-road community funded and built — is now being copied onto Fordyce at Committee Crossing and Wind Chill 3, and at Observation Point on the Rubicon. Tahoe National Forest, which historically does not collaborate with El Dorado National Forest, asked to copy the project. That’s what showing up looks like. How to get involved: contact your local ranger district, come with questions not demands, keep digging until you find the person who can actually answer them. Search Facebook groups for your specific riding area. If nothing exists, start the conversation. For funding, Onyx has their Trail Revival Program live right now — $5,000 grants, Jimmy applied and got one last year, the main ask is media showing the work was done. Tread Lightly and BFG also have trail grant programs. The window for making a real impact is right now, during the restructure, not after it’s done. Also in this episode: today (June 1) is the last day to use the Devos LightRanger 500 group buy discount code. The Russo May giveaway has closed — winner announcement coming Thursday. The June giveaway is not announced yet but Jimmy teases it’s a company they’ve worked with before and it’s a good one. Apple Podcast reviews are approaching 800 (Onyx Elite giveaway waiting at that mark), and Jimmy drops another hint on the big SnailArmor Black Friday launch — “we’ve already changed how inflation and deflation is done globally, and we’re about to do it again.” We have a massive discount this month with Rusoh Fire Extinguishers. 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“I suggest that while we keep defense and victory in the forefront, that we don't lose sight of our fight for true democracy at home.” This is the story of life on the American home front.  While millions of brave men and women are sacrificing life and limb “over there,” those left behind are making sacrifices of their own—heeding the call to grow gardens in their backyards or on community lots, combing their homes for spare scrap metal and rubber, rationing so there's enough to go ‘round, and buying up war bonds.  The economy changes drastically; for one thing, the Great Depression is definitely over. Unemployment drops to just about nil as millions join the military or the workforce. Small towns swell with floods of people following industrial government contracts, and women and teenagers take on new roles to fill critical gaps.  And yet, though every American is asked to make these sacrifices to win the war, not even close to every American receives the same protections and benefits from wartime contracts and legislation. Black Americans, still stifled by Jim Crow, fight for a Double Victory—against the Axis powers, and against prejudice back home. The “Good War” is not an evenly distributed burden by any means, but all in all, the home front is pulling its weight in this war.  ____ Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and preorder Prof. Jackson's new book go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette  come see a live show get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices