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Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!What should you do when a birth mother doesn't want contact in open adoption, but other birth family members still want a relationship with your child? In this Weekend Wisdom episode, we answer one adoptive parent's question about how to support a child who wants to see his birth mother while continuing a meaningful relationship with his birth grandmother. We discuss how to talk honestly with your child without blaming or making promises, prepare for visits with birth family, make space for sadness and disappointment, keep relationships separate rather than treating one as a substitute for another, and leave the door open for future contact if and when the birth mother is ready.Resources:Birth Parent Experiences in AdoptionOpen Adoption: Handling Difficult Birth Parent SituationsUnderstanding Adoption: Voices From All SidesSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review.  This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family building

It's Festive Friday with a charming holiday romance!ABOUT ROMANCE IN CHRISTMAS TOWNA Christmas booking blunder in Frankenmuth, Michigan's beloved Bavarian village known for year-round Christmas charm, forces two families to share a B&B, where sparks fly, plans unravel, and romance sneaks in.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR ROMANCE IN CHRISTMAS TOWNJune 26, 2026 | StreamingCAST & CREW OF ROMANCE IN CHRISTMAS TOWNDirector: Joel Paul ReisigWriters: Joel Paul Reisig, Sandy SilverthorneCast:Danielle Sarentino as Caroline MathisonTom Kruszewski as Karl Williams BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSISWe meet Caroline. She pulls up to a nice big Airbnb. She gets a call from the owner who is like someone is gonna drop by soon with the linens. She's like that's all good, looks like they're pulling up now. It's Karl and his grandma. Only problem is Karl isn't the linen guy - he and his grandma are staying there. After some initial confusion, they realize they double booked. Just then, the linen guy shows up. Turns out, he booked it to Karl while his wife booked it to Caroline. Caroline is like well I booked it months ago and my entire family is coming into town. She decides she needs some space and goes shopping. When she gets back, her family is there and they've already become best friends with Karl and Grandma Williams. They think Karl is Caroline's boyfriend, who was supposed to be joining them and ironically is named Carl. So she sits them all down and explains what happened and tells them all the plan - they're all gonna sleep upstairs and Karl and Grandma will sleep downstairs for 1 night and then leave.She gets bad news - Carl is gonna be a couple days late. But that means that Karl with a K and Grandma can stick around a little while longer. So Karl and Caroline start hanging out - they go for a sleigh ride, ice skating, dinner. They have a GREAT NIGHT and the sparks are flying.Karl decides he's gonna shoot his shot and tell Caroline he's falling for her but is interrupted by almost fiancé Carl with a C finally showing up and that dude sucks.So Karl and Grandma end up leaving and Caroline's sister discovers that Karl actually had a girlfriend this whole time, so it's good that he's gone.She breaks up with her almost fiancé and then it turns out that Carl just has a sister. Karl comes back and they kiss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Jungle is back for new expeditions into Disney, Pop Culture, and Theme Parks with a new guest host every month. We're kicking things off with the fantastic Mike Robles.Join Trevor, Jesstasmic & Mike as they chat about the Frank Sinatra decision that accidentally created an action movie classic, Halloween treats you open with a mallet, why Efteling is the best dark horse theme park, everyone's first-hand Epic Universe experiences, and much, much more.Give everyone a follow on instagramhttps://instagram.com/the.trevor.kellyhttps://instagram.com/jesstasmichttps://instagram.com/themikerobles

NEW! Little Big Affirmations Deck for Kids: Check it out.   Click here to Shop Affirmation Decks, Oracle Decks, and more!   Use Promo code: RCPODCAST20 for 20% off your first order!   Today's Power Affirmation: My mind is exceptional. My body is optimal. My soul is serene.   Today's Oracle of Motivation: Life is a creative adventure to relentlessly improve your mind, body, and soul. It's supposed to be difficult and frustrating at times - that's the only way to learn and develop. If life wasn't difficult, you'd still be stinking up diapers and waiting for Grandma to come wipe your ass because it's easy. Take pride in hard times, and use the experiences to fuel your adventure.   Designed to Motivate Your Creative Maniac Mind The 60-Second Power Affirmations Podcast is designed to help you focus, affirm your visions, and harness the power within your creative maniac mind! Join us every Monday and Thursday for a new 60-second power affirmation followed by a blast of oracle motivation from the Universe (+ a quick breathing meditation). It's time to take off your procrastination diaper and share your musings with the world!   For more musings, visit RageCreate.com     Leave a Review & Share! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “Listen on Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Scroll down under “Ratings & Reviews” & click “Write A Review” Leave an honest review. You're awesome!  

Andrea Jin (@andreajin, Grandma's Girl) joins the 'boys to talk birds, dessert hierarchies, and the farm before a review of Magpies. Plus, another edition of Food Court.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if one of the biggest questions of perimenopause isn't simply “How do I feel better right now?” but “Who do I want to be 20, 30, or 40 years from now?” In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with women's health expert Dr. Stephanie Estima to talk about the side of midlife that rarely makes it into conversations about hormones. They explore what happens when the high-functioning woman who has always been able to handle everything begins to notice that her capacity has changed. Stephanie shares how she can no longer work the same 10- or 12-hour days she once could, why movement has become essential for her mental clarity, and how perimenopause has made her more discerning about where she puts her energy. But this conversation goes much deeper than symptoms. From female friendship and motherhood to living according to your values, Stephanie and Mariza ask what it actually means to build a life and body capable of carrying you through the second half of your life. You'll also hear Stephanie's non-negotiables for longevity, including strength, mobility, joint health, pelvic floor health, and the small habits that compound over decades. Listen now and start training for the woman you still want to become. DR. STEPHANIE ESTIMA Dr. Stephanie Estima is a women's health expert, chiropractor, bestselling author of The Betty Body, and host of the Better with Dr. Stephanie podcast. Her work focuses on helping women understand their bodies, optimize health and performance, and build strength and resilience throughout the different stages of life. In this conversation, Stephanie gets especially personal about her own experience of midlife, motherhood, changing capacity, friendship, fitness, and becoming increasingly comfortable being fully herself. IN THIS EPISODE Why your mental and work capacity can feel different in perimenopause The emotional reality of motherhood as your children grow up Why female friendship and connection matter more in midlife The powerful realization that your mid-40s may represent your halfway point How to tell if your calendar actually reflects what you say you value Why strength training is one of Stephanie's longevity non-negotiables The overlooked role of mobility and joint health as you age Why pelvic floor health deserves your attention long before older age QUOTES“I think I have, like, lactic acid of the soul.” “I really do need people.” “Are you living in alignment with the things that you say are important to you?” RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution Stop surviving and start thriving, join Midlife on Fire Collective now The Betty Body by Dr. Stephanie Estima Better with Dr. Stephanie Podcast Stephanie Estima Website Stephanie Estima Facebook Stephanie Estima Instagram RELATED EPISODES  773: What's Really Driving How Fast You Age? The Science of Biological Aging with Nikolina Lauc 771: Beyond Hot Flashes: The 103 Symptoms of Perimenopause No One Talks About with Andrea Donsky 769: Is It Perimenopause or Something Else? How to Finally Connect the Dots with Dr. Mariza 750: The Underlying Cellular Cause of Midlife Fatigue, Brain Fog & Low Motivation with Andrew Salzman

We're back with Part 2 of our PursuitPalooza 2026 AMA session. We kick off by tackling the business realities of the RTD boom because we keep punting the idea if we should do one ourselves, and exploring why entering the canned cocktail market is a completely different beast than aging bourbon in a barrel. We talk about some the weirdest tasting notes we've ever pulled like peanut butter and jelly, peach rings, and Grandma's candy jar. Finally, we get personal about what it really takes to run an independent spirits company. We talk about managing operational pressure, our core philosophy of "no problems, only solutions," and some of the wild, unfiltered Palooza memories from over the years. Show Notes: RTDs vs. Aged Whiskey: The hidden challenges of canned cocktails, including shelf-life stability, high R&D costs, and retail distribution hurdles. Sourcing Strategy: Why Pursuit Spirits prioritizes proven legacy distillates over volatile craft profiles to establish consumer trust. Wild Tasting Notes: Recalling the most unusual flavor profiles we've encountered, from PB&J and peach rings to farmyard funky pours. Labeling & TTB Regulations: How slight legal nuances define "straight bourbon" versus finished expressions, and what consumers actually notice. Leadership & Problem Solving: Behind the scenes of scaling Pursuit Spirits, empowering employees, and keeping cool under operational stress. Celebrity Brands & Industry Hype: Our unfiltered thoughts on celebrity-backed spirits, hazmat-proof trends, and the ongoing craze for allocated bottles. Palooza War Stories: Reliving hilarious, late-night Palooza memories, EDM club outings, and keeping the annual event fresh for repeat attendees. Historical Dream Pours: Ryan and Kenny name the iconic figures—including George Garvin Brown and President William Howard Taft—they'd love to share a dram with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour one, Dawn and Stormer talk everything Project Down and Dirty: Airport! We also chat about our charity for this year's PD&D, Airport Foundation MSP. Then, it's Dawn serving up blind items to Stormer and Leah in today's Blinded By The Item!In hour two, Dawn takes a deep-dive into the mysterious disappearance of "grandma hair," there's a legal battle concerning the Betty White estate and Dawn's phone is making a strange sound -- what is going on?! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pulled their children from school and Princess Diana's brother is serving some pipping hot royal tea in his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister". BOOBS ON TUBES: Do we need a Jon Bennet Ramsay show starring Melissa McCarthy and we talk casting in the new "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story". Plus, Taylor Frankie Paul failed her drug test and Tiger Woods takes to the greens as an amateur. In hour three, what you're paying for streaming services, Travis Kelce is an alleged victim in an alleged Ponzi scheme, ONE-STAR REVIEWS takes to the friendly skies with some scathing airport opinions. And we play FIVE SECOND RULE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remember when women of a certain age used to have "cotton candy" hair? Well, that's not the case anymore! Dawn investigates the strange disappearance of "grandma" hair in pop culture and why it's easier than ever to maintain luscious locks as you age. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're finding God in the little things… including some seriously cool new technology and a moment with Meghan that made us stop and say, “Okay, God. We see You.” Hannah cuts Mom's hair and, against all odds, it was actually GOOD.

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Did you know that grandparents who babysit their grandchildren were found to live 37% longer? As grandparents ourselves, this stat is impressive, but not surprising! We've experienced firsthand how investing in the lives of our grandchildren brings so much joy and purpose. Taking on this role has truly been one of our greatest gifts during this season of life.Even so, we know that the shift from “Mom and Dad” to “Grandpa and Grandma” takes some adjusting.It might feel like you've just gotten used to the empty nest season, and now you have to adjust to a whole new shift in your family dynamic! You have to be intentional about spending quality time with each grandchild, learning how much help the parents need or even want, and knowing when to hold your two cents until they're requested. My guest for this important conversation has navigated all of this personally, and she's here to share some words of wisdom. Lori Wildenberg is a licensed parent and family educator, author, and national speaker who is passionate about helping families build connections that last a lifetime and beyond. She has written seven family life books, including Grandparents Make Grand Partners. Lori is the grandma to soon-to-be six grandchildren.In this episode, you'll hear:The greatest challenges parents and grandparents encounterHow to discover your unique style of grandparentingThe most important thing you can do when interacting with your grandchildrenAnd more!Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes:  jillsavage.org/lori-wildenberg-315Text us or leave a voicemail!Check out our other resources:Mark and Jill's Marriage StoryMarriage CoachingMarriage 2.0 IntensivesSpeaking ScheduleBook Mark and Jill to SpeakOnline CoursesBooks Marriage Resources:Infidelity RecoveryFor Happy MarriagesFor Hurting MarriagesFor Marriages Where You're the Only One Wanting to Get Help Mom Resources:New/Preschool MomsMoms with GradeschoolersMoms with Teens and TweensMoms with Kids Who Are LaunchingEmpty Nest Moms

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What are we really afraid of losing when we change the way we eat?Sometimes it's the taste or smell of a favorite food. But often, the foods we worry about giving up are connected to something much bigger: a grandmother's recipe, a holiday table, a favorite place, a travel experience, or even our identity as someone who is adventurous, easygoing, or willing to eat anything.In this episode of Vedge Your Best, Michele explores the idea of food grief—the sense of loss that can come with developing a vegan or plant-based practice.Food carries an extraordinary amount of our lives with it. A smell can take us back to a kitchen we haven't stood in for decades. A cookie can mean Christmas. A bowl of soup can remind us of being cared for as a child. So when we change what's on our plate, it's understandable that it can feel as though we're changing something much bigger.But we don't have to rush to solve that feeling—or convince ourselves that nothing has been lost.Instead, we can get curious.In this episode:Why food grief isn't necessarily about missing the food itselfThe difference between missing a taste and missing the story surrounding itWhy being the person who “eats anything” can become part of our identityThe unexpected loss of being a low-maintenance guest or adventurous travelerWhy family recipes can feel like edible heirloomsWhat an old story about Grandma's roasting pan can teach us about traditionWhy we don't need to minimize what we're giving up to make a compelling case for what we're choosingHow we can experience food grief before we've actually given anything upWhy trying to solve the feeling too quickly can keep us from understanding itHow thinking of veganism as a practice gives us permission to learn as we goInstead of asking, “How do I convince myself I'm not losing anything?” try asking:What do I feel like I'm losing? What am I actually grieving?And once you understand that:What do I want to do?Sometimes we preserve the tradition and change the food. Sometimes we preserve the connection and change the ritual. Sometimes we find a wonderful substitute. And sometimes we simply acknowledge that something we valued is different now.That's not a failure of your plant-based practice.That's part of developing one.You know what to do, Just Vedge Your Best.Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charliewe97@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

As the cost of living continues to burden families across the country, the Bank of Mom and Dad is becoming the Bank of Grandma and Grandpa. For more, KCBS' Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg's Michelle Amponsah.

Carole enjoyed serving on board with Mercy Ships, but it was on the land with the local community where she found her calling.  

There's something about becoming a grandmother that is almost impossible to put into words.That first moment. That first cuddle. The first time you hear your grandchild call your special name.My guest this week, Joy Crawford, understands that feeling very well. She is the founder of What My Grandkids Call Me, a community of grandparents built around a wonderfully simple idea: celebrating the names our grandchildren give us – and the relationships behind them.Joy tells me how one encounter between a little boy and his beloved “Boompa” inspired a faith-driven mission to make a million people smile.We talk about the extraordinary bond between grandparents and grandchildren, the memories our own grandparents leave with us, loving grandchildren who live far away, and the freedom that comes with being Grandma rather than Mum.There are laughs, a few tears, and plenty of stories – including the moment my four-year-old granddaughter informed me, when she spilt her juice on the sofa, that she is apparently the reason I can't have nice things!If you're a grandparent, I think you'll recognise a great deal in this conversation.And I'd love to know: what do your grandchildren call you?Find JoyWhat My Grandkids Call Me:whatmygrandkidscallme.comJoy is also the author of What My Grandkids Call Me A to Z, a collection of grandparent names and reflections from real grandmothers. https://geni.us/6M5s1SfAnd from meMy book, Ageing Wonderfully Well: The Good News About Midlife and Growing Older, is available worldwide here:Ageing Wonderfully WellMidlife & Beyond with Jo Blackwell is a weekly podcast about navigating the years beyond 50 with curiosity, confidence and an open mind. Get full access to Midlife & Beyond with Jo Blackwell at joblackwellmidlifeandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe

Dear Annie: My husband and I absolutely adore our grandchildren, and spending time with them is one of the great joys of our lives. The problem is that our son and daughter-in-law have very different parenting styles, and we keep finding ourselves caught in the middle. Our son is much more relaxed about things like bedtime, sweets and screen time. Our daughter in-law is stricter and likes to keep the children on a very specific routine. For example, our son will tell us it is fine if the kids stay up late watching a movie, but later our daughter-in-law will... Article Link

Thinking about Wendell Berry's Lessons for Schools When Andy Catlett, Wendell Berry's character, a nine-year-old boy, visits his grandparents in 1943 over a Christmas vacation, he narrates the everyday happenings of a three-day journey. In one scene, he describes his Grandma's button box. According to Andy, everyone had button boxes in every home he visited in those days — an assortment of glass, brass, or pearl buttons in different shapes and colors collected over the years from worn or discarded garments. These could be used to adorn new handmade clothes or to replace the lost buttons on other shirts or dresses. For Andy Catlett, playing in these boxes was like searching for hidden treasure. On this particular visit, however, Andy realized he no longer liked playing with buttons. In one sense, he was surprised at the realization. On the other hand, it was an acknowledgment that growing up means losing interest in some things and finding it in others. At the same time, Andy was realizing his interests were shifting to more adventuresome objects like rifles or mule teams. Even as he thought of this moment from childhood, the grief in his voice is evident as he says, “Maybe it was because I was now traveling away from home…by myself, but I knew suddenly and finally that my time of playing with buttons was past, just as one summer evening a year or two later, when I had found a perfect slingshot fork in the top of a tree, it came to me that I was no longer interested in slingshots, and I climbed down and left the perfect fork uncut” (Berry 457). In addition to Andy's realization that button boxes and slingshots had lost their interest for him, he also realizes that small farming practices are going out of style as well, and this sad reality brings more serious consequences for entire communities. In fact, it is this loss that shows up most as one of the major themes for most of Wendell Berry's characters. Almost all of Berry's books contain themes that run up against the losses of treasures we so easily discard in the name of progress or modernization. From his nonfiction work, The Unsettling of America, to his poems of protest against practices like strip-mining, Berry's works create a masterpiece of classics that help us relate to the everyday lives of his characters while yearning to redeem or repair the damage being done to their places and lives. Some of these losses, Berry acknowledges, are a natural part of living. Others, however, he shows, have been thrust upon us by outside forces bent on taking rather than giving. In his novel about Hannah Coulter, the grandmotherly narrator is able to show her patriotism while also pointedly convincing you of her hatred of war and violence. Jayber Crow, the town barber, in the book he narrates, helps readers grieve the loss of forests and natural field boundaries that protect farms from erosion and land devastation. As a Kentucky farmer, Berry lived near the very Kentucky River he describes in his fictional town of Port William. He also practiced what he preached. The Berry Foundation, established by his family, has helped small farmers reclaim more than 2,000 acres of Kentucky farmland to reestablish regenerative farming practices that are not dependent on industrialized farming methods. What do Wendell Berry's stories have to do with school leadership? Growing a community of learners can very easily be compared to the growth of a healthy garden or farm. Both require healthy soil as the culture for healthy growth. Both require a commitment to long-term investment of careful husbandry versus quick fixes or trendy applications. Both require an investment in the people involved in the work as much as the work itself. As I've said in other posts, strong schools (or any community, for that matter) require commitments to three areas: strong shared beliefs, committed people of strong character, and sustainable, effective systems. Strong beliefs include the shared values that every child can learn and include an unbending commitment to doing whatever it takes to hold them to high expectations while providing high supports. Committed people have the hearts, not just the heads, for good teaching and learning. Character is more important than competency, and competency goes much further when carried by people with character. And without strong, sustainable systems or structures in place, you cannot achieve outcomes. You can attract good people with the right beliefs, and you can have the right collective outcomes in mind, but if the structures are weak, many of those same people will grow frustrated in the work and likely go somewhere else. It is the responsibility of leaders to set the tone for beliefs, to invest in supporting people, and to create the structures for sustainable outcomes. This school year, you will be venturing into the hard work of growing a healthy learning environment. Wendell Berry's books remind me of the wonders and joys of being a child. They also remind me to honor the legacies of brave everyday men and women who are often our best examples of human flourishing. He calls his readers to think deeply about our relationships not just to people but also to places. He inspires us to improve or redeem the places and times we live in now, not just yearn for the past or look to the future. Wendell Berry's ability to take simple, everyday occurrences and turn them into moments of reflection is a gift that keeps giving over and over again in his books and poems. These sentiments may be best captured in one of his most famous poems, “The Peace of Wild Things,” where he says: When despair for the world grows in meand I wake in the night at the least soundin fear of what my life and my children's lives might be,I go and lie down where the wood drakerests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.I come into the peace of wild thingswho do not tax their lives with forethoughtof grief. I come into the presence of still water.And I feel above me the day-blind starswaiting with their light. For a timeI rest in the grace of the world, and am free. From The Selected Poems of Wendell Berry (Counterpoint, 1999) Now It's Your Turn This school year, what commitments can you make to the beliefs, people, and systems that produce healthy learning outcomes? How can you stay timely in your understanding of your students and your practices while also holding to the timeless principles that have always made learning possible and will keep on working long after we're gone? Other Source Cited:Berry, Wendell. Port William Novels & Stories: The Civil War to World War II. Edited by Jack Shoemaker, Library of America, 2018. Listen to Will & Jen discuss this tribute: The post MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – A Tribute to Wendell Berry appeared first on Principal Matters.

This week, Dani and Jordan are catching up on everything from Dani finally getting back into working out six months postpartum to a very real conversation about SSRIs, anxiety, and what happens when you try to come off medication too quickly. Then we get into the internet rabbit holes: the man who allegedly spent years pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers player and scammed 26 women out of more than $1 million, AI agents that are starting to sound a little too much like the plot of a sci-fi movie, and why everyone suddenly seems to be trading screen time for sourdough, sewing, and embroidery. Plus, Dani and Jordan talk about how life has shifted since moving to Nashville, redefining what “success” actually looks like, and why being surrounded by people who value faith, family, and fruitfulness over achievements has been surprisingly challenging — in the best way. It's internet chaos, life updates, a few rabbit holes, and some unexpectedly deep thoughts. Basically… a very De-Influenced episode. Thank you to our sponsors: Quince Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to ⁠Quince.com/dani⁠. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.Monarch MoneyWrite your own money story with Monarch. Use code DANI at ⁠Monarch.com⁠ to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50. That's 50% off your first year at ⁠Monarch.com⁠ with code DANI.WayfairTransform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase. Head to ⁠Wayfair.com⁠ or shop the Wayfair app for all things home.Hiya HealthWe've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to ⁠hiyahealth.com/DANIAUSTIN⁠. This deal is not available on their regular website. Go to ⁠hiyahealth.com/DANIAUSTIN⁠ and get your kids the full-body support they deserve.OgeeThanks to today's sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to ⁠ogee.com/DANI⁠ and use code DANI to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. Or visit ⁠Sephora.com⁠, search Ogee, and shop the Crystal Contour Collection today.Our Place Upgrade your kitchen with Our Place today. Visit ⁠fromourplace.com/DANI⁠ and use code DANI for 10% off sitewide. With a 100-day trial, you can try it completely risk-free.Instant Hydration For a better way to stay hydrated, go to ⁠INSTANTHYDRATION.COM/DEINFLUENCED⁠ and use my promo code DEINFLUENCED for over 40% off your first subscription order - it's Instant Hydration's best offer available. (edited)  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Dani Is Back 01:40 6 Months Postpartum + Working Out Again 04:45 Dani's Honest Experience With SSRIs & Lexapro 10:30 Jordan's Experience With Zoloft 15:00 Getting Back in Shape After 4 Babies [~18:00] Lindsay Clancy Case Update 29:00 The Fake San Francisco 49ers Player Scam 32:00 How Social Media Makes Scams Look Real 38:40 The AI Story That Terrified Us 42:00 Could AI Become Conscious? 44:30 Why “Grandma Hobbies” Are Making a Comeback 47:00 Redefining Success, Faith & Productivity 53:00 Dani's New Embroidery Obsession 56:00 Dani Is Entering Her Horse Girl Era58:00 SSRIs, Emotion & Who We Become Produced by ⁠Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Perrone talks with Adam Critien aka @earthchampion about the joys and challenges of keeping plants and animals under glass, from simple terrariums to more advanced vivariums and paludariums. Where do you start? What can go wrong? And why do animals add such interest when kept under glass with plants? Plus Adam talks about the award-winning show garden he built with Alina Hibbert at this year's RHS Malvern Show - Back to Grandma's House. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/animals-terrariums  Want to unlock bonus content and listen or watch ad-free? Join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge - patrons at the Ledge and Superfan tier can watch Adam and I talking about dart frogs here: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge/posts/extra-leaf-135-169038860/  This week's guest Adam Critien aka @earthchampion on Instagram and @earthchampionecosystems on YouTube keeps houseplants plus fish, dart frogs & a tortoise. He is probably best known for co-creating the multi-award winning RHS Malvern show garden Back to Grandma's House with Alina Hibbert, which we discuss in this episode. Find out more about Adam on his website. Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here. Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone  Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans

What if one of the most overlooked wealth-building opportunities in America has been sitting right underneath our feet?Real estate developer and Land Bank University founder Charles Noonan returns to Inside the Vault with Ash Cash to break down how everyday people can use vacant land, land banks, seller financing, and development to build income and generational wealth.Charles explains how growing up in the Bronx and discovering that a property purchased in his name had generated roughly $48,000 in Section 8 income changed the way he looked at real estate forever.Today, he teaches investors how to find opportunities most people overlook.In this episode, Charles breaks down how land banks work, where properties can sometimes be acquired for under $1,000, and multiple ways to monetize land without immediately building a house.He shares strategies including:• Buying and reselling inexpensive land• Seller financing for monthly income• Keeping the deed until a property is paid off• Creating income from truck parking• Building homes from the ground up• Finding tax-sale and land-bank opportunities• Using trusts to protect generational wealthCharles also explains why he believes development creates more wealth than traditional fix-and-flip investing—and he does NOT hold back when Ash asks about the popular BRRRR strategy.His response?“The BRRRR strategy is trash.”The conversation goes deeper than money.Charles explains why he believes ownership equals freedom, why land matters to the future of Black wealth, and why AI and automation make owning assets increasingly important.He also takes Ash inside Let's Build Birmingham, where investors learn to acquire land, build homes, develop communities, and connect with lenders and contractors.Near the end, Charles shares a real example of helping acquire properties for as little as $300 that were later sold for $3,000.This is a masterclass on building wealth from the ground up—literally.Connect with Charles Noonan:Instagram: @charlesjnoonanLetsBuildBirmingham.comUse promo code: VAULT at checkout for the Inside the Vault offer discussed in the episode.Inside the Vault:@insidethevaultHost:@iamashcashABUNDANCE IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT.Join the community:TheAbundanceCommunity.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 – “If we own our homes, we're freed”01:11 – Ash Cash book CTA02:12 – Welcome to Inside the Vault04:08 – Meet Charles Noonan04:58 – Growing up in the Bronx05:57 – His family secretly bought a house in his name06:36 – Seeing $48K in real estate income at 1907:55 – Buying his first property after college08:25 – What is a land bank?09:46 – Acquiring 300 pieces of land in Birmingham10:00 – Why building can be safer than renovating10:55 – Land for under $4,00011:09 – Buying property for under $1,00011:59 – Charles' AFRICA framework12:14 – How to sell vacant land12:35 – Using land for veteran group homes13:07 – Turning land into monthly income13:12 – Buy for $1K, seller finance for $10K13:37 – Why Charles keeps the deed13:52 – Making money with truck parking lots14:26 – Up to $300/month from one parking space15:56 – Why Charles left fix-and-flips16:47 – Land investing vs. traditional renovations17:31 – Creating built-in equity through development19:52 – Why Charles says land ownership means freedom20:35 – The history behind land and Black wealth21:38 – The danger of becoming a renter-only economy22:23 – Why AI makes ownership more urgent24:32 – Rich vs. poor: what happens to the middle class?25:18 – How his students are making money with land25:33 – Students making up to $8K/month26:42 – Why Charles chose Birmingham27:36 – How automation could eliminate more jobs30:19 – How to find cheap land in your own city33:55 – “The BRRRR strategy is trash”35:30 – Why Charles says development creates real wealth37:12 – Is this the greatest land-buying opportunity?38:50 – Inside the Let's Build Birmingham experience39:47 – Using real estate for profit AND purpose40:18 – His truck parking strategy41:12 – Why relationships with lenders matter42:31 – Protecting property with trusts45:45 – Making land ownership cool for young people46:23 – Why wealth building should involve the whole family47:02 – Special VAULT offer for Let's Build Birmingham51:18 – Teaching his son to invest instead of just spend52:15 – Make your money work harder than you do52:39 – Charles on the legacy he wants to leave53:04 – Young investor making $10K/month in recurring income53:42 – Rapid-fire real estate questions55:34 – Developers are getting rich56:06 – Build and hold vs. buy and hold56:39 – “Interest is the devil”57:18 – “Ownership is freedom”57:35 – “Don't sell Grandma's house”58:15 – Properties bought for $300 and sold for $3,0001:00:52 – Connect with Charles Noonan1:01:03 – Let's Build Birmingham + VAULT promo1:01:44 – Closing the VaultAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rob celebrates TSA's new program allowing some non-travelers back to airport gates, marveling that after 25 years Americans can once again see Grandma off — provided they complete enough paperwork to qualify for a minor government security clearance. -Legal analyst and Touro University professor Thane Rosenbaum joins Rob to discuss Zohran Mamdani's planned appearance at the 9/11 commemoration, objections from victims' families and their broader concerns about how terrorism, antisemitism and radical Islam are discussed 25 years after the attacks. Today's podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss “MobLand.” All episodes streaming September 18th on Paramount Plus. CALOTREN - Just take Calotren as directed at bedtime and let its collagen-based formula burn fat and maintain muscle while you sleep. Visit http://TopLoss.com/Rob To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Podcasts Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we explore the fascinating history of embalming, from ancient mummies to arsenic-laced funeral practices (that weren't all that long ago!). Then we chat about cadaver dissection, the importance of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings, and whether virtual reality could someday replace anatomy labs. Plus, what's the real story behind those creepy iron cages found above burial plots in old cemeteries?Learn more about CALM here.We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to tinymatters@acs.org or fill out this form with your favorite science fact or science news story for a chance to be featured.A transcript and references for this episode can be found at acs.org/tinymatters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailI had the incredible privilege of sitting down with CeCe Winans AND her daughter, Ashley, for a conversation about motherhood, fame, faith, legacy and what it looks like when God continues to surprise you with what's ahead.CeCe is reaching new heights in her career in her 60s—bigger than she ever imagined—and we talk about how God continues to grow her ministry and use her in ways she couldn't have planned for herself.We also talk about the other titles that may be even more meaningful: Mom. Grandma. Mentor. And the woman pouring into the next generation.Recording this conversation at the Museum of Gospel and Christian Music in downtown Nashville, surrounded by the story of CeCe's incredible career, made it even more meaningful.But my favorite part may be hearing CeCe and Ashley talk about each other. ❤️If you've ever wondered whether your most meaningful and fruitful years might still be ahead of you, I think this conversation will encourage you.http://www.livingexo.comCreating exceptional outdoor living spaces in Nashville and Middle Tennessee http://www.coatdefense.comMOMMA15 for 15% OFF COAT DEFENSEwww.coatdefense.comMOMMA15 for 15% off Thank you to our generous Got It From My Momma podcast friends! This episode is brought to you by: Museum of Christian & Gospel Musicwww.cgmmuseum.orgLIVING EXOwww.livingexo.comCOAT DEFENSEwww.coatdefense.comInstagram @coat_defenseUse MOMMA15 for 15% off Got it From My Momma on the WEBwww.gotitfrommymomma.tv(Become an Insider!)Host- Jennifer Vickery Smith@jvickerysmith on Instagram WATCH podcast episodes on YouTube @gotitfrommymommapodcast 

Guest: Bitsy KemperBook: "Best Friends with Grandma"Topics: a discussion of the book and its inspiration, as well as a historical perspective on Grandparents' Day, celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of September (in 2026, on Sept. 13)Website: bitsykemper.com

Lanterns Season 1 Episode 4 - INSTANT REACTION - The WeenieIn this episode of The Prestige-ish Media Podcast - Craig Lake and Dan McNair give their INSTANT REACTION to the HBO Max show Lanterns Season 1 Episodes 4 - The Weenie.In this episode we discuss weenies, cows, sleeping with Grandma's, and more. SPOILER WARNING: Lanterns Episodes 1-and anything DC related. Please continue to join us for our ongoing coverage of the HBO MAX show Lanterns. Coming in September, join us for American Horror Story Season 13. Coming in November the return of the Shauna is the Worst Podcast as we cover the final season of the Paramount Show Yellowjackets Season 4.Please check out our website at http://prestigeish.com, follow our podcasts on all your favorite podcast platforms, and leave us positive reviews if you enjoy our show. X @prestige_ish Instagram @prestigeishmedia TikTok @prestigeish YouTube @prestigeishmedia  X/Instagram @realrealbatman @danmcnair1017 http://prestigeish.com

This episode is goinIf you have ever wished you could sit down with a wise, seasoned grandma who has seen it all and lived to tell about it with joy — this episode is for you. Kate and Rebecca sit down with Millye Hale, a mom of three grown children, grandmother of three under two, mentor mom of 33 years, founder of her own parenting ministry, and the woman who once turned a dental hygienist career into a full time calling to come alongside moms and families. Millye is the kind of woman who quotes scripture the way most people breathe — naturally, constantly, and at exactly the right moment. This conversation is full of timeless, biblical wisdom on parenting that will make you want to pull out a notebook. In This Episode: What it actually means to be an intentional mom — and the image of a plant with dirt under your fingernails that will change how you see your season Why discipline is really discipleship — and why moms keep waiting for the spanking conversation The difference between behavior modification and going after your child’s heart Why it is not the severity of a consequence that changes behavior in a child — it is the certainty Never give them a taste of victory — and what happened when Millye held the line on a Noah’s Ark vest We are not raising kids — we are rearing spiritually mature adults and the difference matters The teaching and training rails — where parents should be spending most of their energy The Special Spot — one of the most creative and practical parenting hacks you will ever hear Creativity as an underrated superpower in parenting — good parents are marketers for good choices What grandparenting actually looks like done right — filling in the gap and being a cheerleader Perfectionism as Millye’s own fig leaf — and how the Lord dismantled it Keep your eyes on your own paper — the phrase her mentees call her just to hear her say What saved Millye in her own motherhood journey Resources Mentioned: Millye Hale’s Groundwork Study — https://millyehale.com The Groundwork Study videos — free at https://millyehale.com The Groundwork Study book — available on Amazon The Collapse of Parenting: Leonard Sax Connect With Millye: https://millyehale.com | @millyehale on Instagram Connect With Us: gathermoms.com | @gathermoms | Join our Patreon at gathermoms.com Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook

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Do You Know of a Tool?I was scrolling Reddit the other day when I saw someone ask if there was a tool they could use to write their podcast script. I couldn't help myself. "Yes," I said. "Your brain." Maybe that was a little snarky. Okay, it was a lot snarky. But I stand by it.Here's what I'm seeing more and more: people are "AIing" themselves right out of their own show. It usually goes like this. Someone finds a YouTube video that worked well for another creator. Instead of watching it and asking, "how can I do this in my own way and still sound like me," they grab the transcript, feed it to their favorite AI tool, and say "write this in my voice." And on YouTube, where the algorithm rewards volume over connection, it kind of works. Then they ask AI to whip up a thumbnail that looks suspiciously like the original, because on YouTube it really is all about the thumbnail. The problem is, the person doing this often doesn't fully understand what they're now saying on camera or on mic.Getting My Electronics DegreeThat reminds me of my lab partner Gary from college. My first degree, before I got into teaching, was in electronic engineering. I'm pretty sure I only got that associate's degree because of Gary. He was brilliant. I understood the math fine, but the electronics side threw me constantly, so Gary did the heavy lifting, I copied his work, and I walked away with a diploma and not much real understanding of electronics. That's exactly what happens when you let AI be your thoughts instead of your tool. You end up reading someone else's words with all the warmth of a bored McDonald's drive-through worker, then wondering why nobody connects with it. You can't be a thought leader on somebody else's thoughts. Think about how backwards that is. And if that approach ever landed you a speaking gig, then what? You'd have to ask AI to write the speech too.But AI Helps Me Do So Much More!I know the counterargument: AI helps you get so much more done, so much faster. I get it, I use it too. But think about two bowls of mashed potatoes. One came out of a box. The other is Grandma's, hand-mashed with a stick of butter and a healthy amount of salt. I grew up on the boxed kind. It's fast, it's easy, and it's fine. But nobody goes back for seconds on boxed potatoes. Grandma's bowl, you eat until it's empty and your stomach hurts. That's the difference. When you let AI write your content, you're serving your audience the boxed version, and they can tell.They Come For the Content and Stay For the HOSTHere's the thing people forget: listeners come for the content, but they stay for the host. My very first podcast, years before the School of Podcasting existed, was called The Marketing Musician. I'd meet listeners of my current show who'd bring it up, and I'd assume they were musicians too. Almost every time, the answer was "no, I don't play anything, I just think you're funny." They didn't stick around for the topic. They stuck around for me. If you let AI take over as the host of your own show, you're left with nothing but AI. And if I don't need you anymore, I don't need your show either. I can just go ask AI the question myself.How I Use AISo here's how I actually use it. I don't let AI write my scripts. I let it help with research and organization. For my next School of Podcasting episode, I recorded my reflections on the Empowered Podcasting Conference by just talking into a microphone. No outline, just a brain dump, the way you'd brainstorm out loud. I ran that recording through Otter to get a transcript, then asked AI to pull out the main topics I'd already talked about and organize them in a way that flowed better, since I knew I'd circled back and added points out of order. I asked for a list of bullet points from what I'd said. Not new content, just my own words organized better. And honestly, it came out better than my original brain dump. I also lean on AI for images, because if I had to design my own graphics, you'd be looking at stick figure theater. Use AI for the things you're genuinely not good at, but keep yourself in your own podcast.Need Help With Your Podcast?If you're just getting started and thinking, "Dave, I don't even know where to begin with any of this," you know where to find me. Head to schoolofpodcasting.com and use the coupon code LISTENER for a discount on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly membership, and you can work directly with me and the community there. We've got step-by-step tutorials to walk you through everything. I've been doing this for over 20 years, I love helping podcasters, and I can't wait to see what we build together. I want to be your podcast consultant.Key takeawaysUsing AI to write your script in "your voice" strips out the one thing listeners actually stick around for: you.People come for the topic, but they stay for the host — lose the host, and you're just competing with AI itself.Use AI for research, organizing your own ideas, and things you're not skilled at (like graphics) — not for generating your content from scratch.A good process: record a brain-dump, transcribe it, then ask AI to organize and summarize your own words rather than write new ones.Links mentionedschoolofpodcasting.com — use coupon code LISTENERThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

The AI Capex Bubble Is Starting to Look Crazy I keep coming back to the same question when I look at the incredible amount of money being poured into artificial intelligence: Where is all of this capital ultimately going to earn a return?   Since the beginning of 2024, roughly $500 billion has been spent on chips, $350 billion on power infrastructure, $200 billion on construction and $100 billion on networking. That's approximately $1.1 trillion of AI infrastructure spending in less than three years. For perspective, the entire S&P 500 spent roughly $575 billion on capital expenditures in 2021 right before ChatGPT even existed.   And the spending is accelerating.  In 2021 The four major hyperscalers—Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta— spent about $125 billion on new plants and equipment. It's now estimated that they will spend $1 trillion, which is about half of total capital spending for the S&P 500 and the companies could spend roughly $3.7 trillion through 2029. Add companies such as Oracle, OpenAI, SpaceX and others, and total AI spending could approach $6 trillion by the end of the decade.   Those numbers are almost difficult to comprehend. And here's where I think the historical comparisons to railroads and the internet become interesting. Yes, those were enormous infrastructure buildouts too. But the economic opportunity created by those technologies was incredibly clear.   The railroad connected producers with consumers, opened new markets, lowered transportation costs and allowed goods to move across the country. The internet created entirely new businesses and fundamentally changed commerce, advertising, communications and how we work.   I don't see AI in quite the same light. I see enormous potential, but I don't yet see the same obvious economic expansion that will ultimately justify trillions of dollars of infrastructure spending.   And now we're starting to hear another argument: "Look at the cloud. Look at how much money the cloud is generating. That's proof the AI infrastructure will earn a return."   I'm not sure I buy that. That's a little like building railroads and then saying: "Look at how much money we're making selling railcars. Look at the demand for locomotives and railroad equipment. Clearly the railroad investment is paying off." The problem is that's not where the ultimate economic return came from. The return came from transporting goods and people. The railroad was valuable because businesses used it to create economic activity.   The same is true of the internet. The real economic payoff wasn't simply selling servers and networking equipment. It came from everything built on top of the internet. So with AI, I think the ultimate question is not: "How much revenue are Nvidia, the cloud companies and data-center operators generating?" It's: "How much NEW economic value is being created by all of this computing capacity?"   That's a much harder question. Because if we're essentially spending trillions of dollars building increasingly powerful computers, data centers and power infrastructure so companies can sell more computing capacity to other companies that are also spending billions on AI infrastructure, we need to be careful about confusing activity with economic returns.   And this is where the bubble argument gets interesting. A recent Barron's article points out that historically, transformative technology booms have been able to absorb enormous amounts of capital before eventually running into trouble. Its "rule of 25" suggests that previous infrastructure booms became particularly vulnerable when investment approached roughly 25% of GDP. The railroad boom saw about $2.5 billion of rail spending before the 1873 panic and GDP was about $10 billion a year. Internet infrastructure saw about $1.5 trillion of investment before the bust and back then GDP was only about $6 trillion. For today's roughly $30 trillion U.S. economy, that would be around $7.5 trillion before we saw problems.   That's being used as evidence that the AI boom has plenty of room to run. And maybe it does. But here's the funny part. We're increasingly hearing very smart people say: "Yes, this is going to end badly." "Yes, there is too much capital being deployed." "Yes, there will eventually be excess capacity." "Yes, the financing is getting complicated." But then comes the qualifier: "Just not yet." That might be the most dangerous phrase in investing. Because that's exactly how bubbles work.   When I look at $1.1 trillion already spent, and potentially $6 trillion by the end of the decade, increasingly creative financing structures and companies racing to build capacity before we fully understand the ultimate demand, it starts to feel less like a normal technology cycle and more like a capital spending boom.   Maybe the bubble doesn't burst this year. Maybe it doesn't burst next year. But when almost everyone agrees there is a bubble and the only disagreement is about when it ends that's usually when I start paying very close attention. The technology can be real. The demand can be real. The companies can be profitable. And it can still be a bubble.   The Stock Market Today Resembles the Stock Market of 1901 Some people believe they are witnessing something completely different in the stock market today and that what is happening now has never happened before. They believe the market will continue rising forever, and that there is simply no way they can lose. History tells us otherwise.   Time and time again, we see the same patterns repeat themselves. Surprisingly, the stock market of 1901 had many of the same characteristics we are seeing today. For starters, there was a tremendous amount of trading back then like there is today. In 1901, the turnover rate on the New York Stock Exchange reached 319%, meaning stocks were changing hands roughly every 16 weeks.   They also had something that resembles today's prediction markets. Back then, they were called bucket shops, where people could bet on whether a stock would move up or down. Many were led to believe they were participating in the same type of opportunity as wealthy investors. In reality, they were speculating and many people who didn't know better confused gambling with investing.   Leverage was also widely used. Investors could put up as little as $10 and control as much as $300 worth of stock. That kind of leverage could produce enormous gains when markets were rising, but it could also lead to devastating losses when they turned.   And this is where human psychology comes into play. People's emotions are often far stronger than their logic. The more the market rises, the more people begin to believe it will continue rising and that a crash is unlikely to happen anytime soon.   When investors become excited because they are making easy money, they can lose sight of the difference between investing and gambling. The problem is that gambling can feel like investing when you're winning.   The market's performance in the early 1900s is a good example. The stock market rose 19% in 1900, another 20% in 1901 and 5% in 1902. Then came 1903, when the market declined 23%. But the good times returned, and over the next three years the market gained roughly 69%. Then came the Panic of 1907, and the stock market fell roughly 30% that year.   The lesson isn't that today's market will follow the exact same path. It won't. The lesson is that human behavior hasn't changed much in more than a century. Greed, fear, leverage, speculation and the belief that "this time is different" have been part of financial markets for generations.   As the saying goes, history may not repeat itself, but it definitely rhymes. Investors would be wise to study those rhymes and remember that making money in a rising market doesn't necessarily mean you're investing wisely. Sometimes, it simply means you haven't experienced the other side of the cycle yet.   The Jobs Report Was Much Stronger Than Expected Today's jobs report was a big surprise. The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, well above the roughly 53,000 expected and the strongest monthly gain in five months. Even more importantly, July was revised from a loss of 23,000 jobs to a gain of 21,000. June was also revised higher, meaning the previous two months were collectively revised up by 55,000 jobs.   The unemployment rate remained at 4.1%, but there was an interesting development underneath that number: the labor force increased by 683,000 people, while household employment increased by 569,000. The labor-force participation rate also rose from 61.4% to 61.6%. It is still down by 0.5% since January, but it's a positive to see it moving in the right direction.   So, we had substantially more people entering the workforce without the unemployment rate increasing. That's a pretty good sign.   There was also a significant difference between industries. Food services and drinking places added 59,000 jobs, while local government education added another 42,000 and construction added about 22,000.  Health care, which has been a large source of employment growth, saw a gain of just 13,000, compared with the monthly average of 32,000 over the prior 12 months.   On the other hand, the information sector continued to lose jobs as information-related industries reported a loss of 23,000, putting the 12-month average at a loss of 8,000. This is worth watching given the impact of automation and AI on certain white-collar industries.   Another positive: the average workweek increased to 34.4 hours, the highest level since March 2024. More hours worked can be just as important economically as more workers being hired.   But there is one area that isn't quite as strong: wages. Average hourly earnings increased just 3.1% from a year ago. That's a healthy increase, but wage growth continues to moderate, and this marked the lowest growth in 5 years.   And then we have the JOLTS data. The latest report showed 7.27 million job openings in July, that's approximately 1.1 job openings for every unemployed person.   That is an important distinction. The labor market is clearly cooler than it was a few years ago, but there are still more available jobs than unemployed workers. Put it all together and I think today's report tells us something pretty simple: The labor market is still healthy.   Job growth has cooled considerably from the boom years, but unemployment remains low, the labor force is expanding, job openings remain above the number of unemployed workers, and today's payroll number was substantially stronger than expected.   This also makes the Federal Reserve's decision much more difficult. If the Fed's primary concern is a rapidly deteriorating labor market, today's report doesn't provide much evidence for that argument. Now the focus shifts back to inflation.   If inflation remains sticky while employment is holding up this well, the argument for aggressive rate cuts becomes much harder to make. The next big test for the Fed is going to be the inflation data.   Sports betting as an investment strategy? This is crazy. According to a Siena Poll, more than a quarter (27%) of Americans and over half (52%) of men aged 18 to 49 say they have an active online sportsbook account. That's not a problem to me if you view sports gambling for what it is…. Which is gambling. The bigger problem I see is another recent survey from Betterment showed 52% of Gen Z investors (those born between 1997 and 2007) have redirected money intended for investing to sports bets.   Think about that. We're not talking about occasionally putting $20 on a football game for fun. Some people are actually incorporating sports betting into their financial plans, viewing it as a way to build wealth, pay off debt, buy a home or reach other financial goals.   People need to understand that gambling is a losing strategy in the long run. Let's say you have a 50/50 bet, essentially a coin flip. You might think that means you have an equal chance of winning or losing your money. Not quite.   To win $100, you have to bet $110. If you win, you make $100. If you lose, you lose the entire $110. So even though the underlying event might seem like a 50/50 proposition, the sportsbook has built in an advantage.   That's not investing. When you buy a stock, you're buying an ownership stake in a business. The company can generate profits, grow its earnings, reinvest in the business and potentially pay dividends. When you make a sports bet, you're putting money at risk on an outcome where the odds are designed to give the sportsbook an edge.   The consequences of legalized sports betting may go far beyond losing a bet. Research from the New York Federal Reserve has found that the expansion of legal sports betting has coincided with rising rates of delinquency and bankruptcy. And the personal financial impact can be even more alarming. A 2025 U.S. News & World Report survey found that 25% of sports bettors said they had missed a bill because of their wagers, while 30% said they had taken on debt because of their betting.   When people start borrowing money, missing bills and taking on debt to place bets, sports betting can become a serious financial problem.   I understand why this mindset is developing. Younger people are dealing with expensive housing, high living costs and the frustration that traditional investing can take decades to build significant wealth.   Sports betting offers something investing doesn't: the possibility of making a lot of money very quickly. But there's a catch. You can also lose a lot of money very quickly. And that's a terrible foundation for a long-term financial plan.   Think about what young investors are seeing every day on social media. One video might explain the benefits of starting early, investing in a diversified portfolio and letting compound interest work for decades. Then, the very next video might show someone claiming you can make all of this money in a single football game by placing bets on a sportsbook. Which one sounds more exciting?   Sports betting can also create an illusion of control. You may know a lot about football, basketball or baseball and feel like that knowledge gives you an advantage. You follow the teams, know the players, understand the matchups and watch every game. It can make you feel like you're making an informed investment decision. But knowing a lot about sports doesn't change the fact that the sportsbook sets the odds and builds in an advantage for itself.   You might think, "I know more about this team than I know about the stock market, so I have a better chance of making money betting on them."   That's a dangerous way to think about building wealth. If you want to build wealth, there's no substitute for saving, investing, compounding and time. Investing can feel slow. But slow is exactly what you want when you're building wealth. You don't need to hit a parlay to retire.   How the Big Food Companies Are Battling Diet Drugs It is estimated that by 2035, 15% of the American population will be using or will have used GLP-1 drugs. No surprise, this is a potential problem for the big food companies, which have historically benefited from consumers eating more.   We are still in the early stages of the diet-drug revolution, and some of the downsides are becoming more apparent. Some users report that food doesn't taste as good, sometimes describing it as tasting like Styrofoam. There are also concerns about muscle loss and, perhaps most importantly, the simple pleasure of eating for enjoyment.   For decades, food companies have catered to consumers' taste buds with sugar, salt and an endless variety of flavors. But that strategy may not work as well for people taking GLP-1 drugs, whose appetites and food preferences can change dramatically. At the same time, there is a broader movement toward healthier eating, which creates another challenge for traditional food companies.   So how are the big food companies fighting back? They're giving consumers what they want. One of the biggest concerns with GLP-1 drugs is muscle loss. Food companies see an opportunity here by developing products with more protein and fiber. For example, companies are introducing meals such as buffalo mac and cheese with 40 grams of protein. Another example is a chewy fudge brownie mix made with cottage cheese and a peanut-butter swirl. It not only looks appealing, but also offers significantly more protein.   And food companies know something else about consumers: we eat with our eyes first. Packaging and presentation matter. Research has shown that phrases such as "good source of fiber" and "high in protein" resonate with consumers, particularly those who are trying to make healthier choices.   At the same time, companies are tapping into something that never seems to go out of style: comfort and nostalgia. Phrases such as "Mom's meatloaf" or "Grandma's roast chicken" immediately create an emotional connection. One company has even developed a marinade and added grill marks to chicken breasts to make them look more appetizing.   Smaller portions and convenience are also becoming increasingly important. Even if people want to eat healthier, they still have busy lives. They're working, socializing and taking care of their kids. Most people don't have the time or the desire to spend two hours preparing a healthy meal every night.   And while the number of people taking GLP-1 drugs will likely continue to grow, I also think we'll see some people eventually stop taking them. Over time, some may decide the drugs don't work quite as well as they had hoped, while others may become frustrated with side effects, changes in how food tastes or the loss of muscle. When looking at themselves in the mirror one might think they look too skinny and rather frail because of muscle loss.   There is also a bigger question: How much are people willing to sacrifice the pleasure of eating? Food has always been one of life's simple pleasures. For some people, after months or years of reduced appetite and diminished enjoyment from food, the desire to sit down and truly enjoy a great meal may eventually outweigh the benefits of staying on the medication.   That creates an interesting challenge and opportunity for the food industry. The companies that succeed may not be the ones selling the most food. They may be the ones figuring out how to make healthier, higher-protein, higher-fiber foods that still look, smell and taste great. Because even in the age of diet drugs, people still want to enjoy their food.   Financial Planning: What It Means to “Be Your Own Bank” Sometimes phrases like “be your own bank” or “borrow from yourself” are presented as sophisticated ways to access capital without being taken advantage of by a lending institution. But the truth is, it is impossible to literally “borrow from yourself.” You either use your own money, or you borrow someone else's money. When you take a loan against a life insurance policy, use a HELOC, or establish a securities-backed line of credit (SBLOC), you are not borrowing from yourself. You are using your assets as collateral to obtain a loan from a bank or insurance company, which you must repay with interest just like any other loan. There is nothing inherently wrong with borrowing money, and using an asset as collateral can be a perfectly reasonable financial strategy. The problem arises when the ability to borrow against an asset becomes the justification for owning the asset in the first place. Phrases like “borrow from yourself” and “be your own bank” are marketing and sales tactics that can make a financial product sound more attractive than it actually is. For example, the fact that you can borrow against the cash value of a permanent life insurance policy does not, by itself, make permanent life insurance a good investment. The financial product should first stand on its own merits considering its costs, risks, returns, liquidity, and whether it actually meets your financial objectives. The ability to borrow against an asset should be viewed as a financing feature, not a reason to purchase the product. Borrowing can certainly be a useful financial tool, but the promise of being able to “borrow from yourself” should never be the primary justification for putting your money into an asset or financial product that you otherwise would not want to own.   Company Discussed: DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (Ticker: DKS)

In this episode, I talk about lessons, reminders really, that I learned when we had our 16 grandchildren for "Grandma Camp".  It's easy to lose perspective when you're parenting day in and day out, but having the kids for a brief time helped me remember how much I loved raising our kids, and how hard and great it can be to parent.Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

This week is packed with all sorts of nonsense. Including Sas yelling at Denton because he's Denton, Grandma's flipping the bird to the government, Guillotines, vacuum robits behaving badly and how to outsmart AI surveillance cameras by dressing like Weird Al. Plus a special "When Animals Attack" edition of Weird News.

Apologies for the shorter episode this week! A new SD card is being ordered. This week, Kelsey and Chad talk about the passing of Dolly Parton, how surprised Kelsey was to find out that her Grandma had watched her special, and more! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your advice questions and stories and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on Kelsey's YouTube channel!Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnASee Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/ticketsSee Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/ticketsWatch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sjWatch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663sFollow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedyFollow Chad on social media: @thatchaddanielsTheme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex BentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode we featuring one of our favorite recurring guests: Tory Lanez! She comes on and gives us a life update, her latest trip to Turks and Caicos and what ever happened to her man in Miami?? Plus we play 21 questions and she brings on the Bender Queen Alijah on and tells us about her former OF career. Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

Sage Steele sits down with Anne Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels, for the remarkable story behind one of the most beloved brands in America. Raised Amish with an eighth-grade education and married at 19, Anne never dreamed of building a business, yet what began as a single farmers-market stand in Pennsylvania, started with $6,000 from her father, grew into roughly 2,100 stores across 28 countries. Anne tells Sage how she priced her very first franchise on nothing but common sense, why she almost took the now-famous pretzel off the menu, and the one-in-a-million kitchen accident that gave Auntie Anne's its unmistakable smell. Along the way she shares the faith that carried her through profound personal hardship and the belief she lives by today, that life is hard and God is good. A moving conversation about resilience, redemption, family, and the American dream on The Sage Steele Show. New episodes every week. This episode includes discussion of trauma and abuse; support resources are linked below. Sponsors: Use code SAGE for 20% off at https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/ Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code SAGE at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/SAGE. Visit https://GoodRanchers.com/SAGE to get $50 off anything on their site. Provide one life-saving ultrasound for just $28 at https://preborn.com/sage. Your $17.76 3-week QuickStart is ready for you! Visit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF. BTS on Patreon: http://bit.ly/4nLmOSk The Sage Steele Show is a weekly podcast hosted by former ESPN anchor Sage Steele. Each week, Sage sits down with entertainers, athletes, business people, and politicians to have deep dive personal one on one discussions that enlighten, entertain, and engage. There's a whole big world out there that's not just sports, and Sage wants to talk about all of it. #sagesteelepodcast #sagesteele #podcast Subscribe to the Channel for more Podcasts like this! Listen to the Show on all Podcast Apps "The Sage Steele Show" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sage-steele-show/id1737682826 Follow Sage: https://www.sagesteele.com https://x.com/sagesteele https://www.instagram.com/sagesteele https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsagesteele https://rumble.com/c/SageSteeleProductions

Dan loses his audio ten seconds before going live (again), so Nicole flies solo for the intro while he wrestles his own computer into submission. Once he's back, the two dive into a genuinely rough week for celebrity deaths and somehow land on Tim Curry trivia neither of them saw coming (we won't spoil it, but "It" will never be the same). From there it's straight into the AI spiral: a deeply unsettling "ChatGPT and Grandma" commercial, Dan's ongoing feud with chatbots that gaslight him mid-argument, and his real-life horror story about Amazon letting itself into his garage. Yes, you read that right. Then things get truly unhinged with "Oreo Gate," the kindergarten mom-group scandal currently breaking the internet, before Dan closes things out with a bedtime story about a doctor, a dream, and a bat that nobody asked for. Buckle up, it's a bumpy, hilarious ride back into orbit. Catch up at stillspinningpodcast.com, and note: no live show next week for Labor Day, but a "lost" bonus episode drops Wednesday.

Why do marching band uniforms trigger such fierce, lifelong nostalgia? Whether you marched in a halftime show decades ago or watched from the bleachers, the wool, buttons, and feather plumes of vintage uniforms hold a unique place in American material culture.In this episode of Grandma's Silver, we explore the theatrical pageantry and stories stitched into the seams of marching band attire. To do this, we're "traveling" to Greenville, Illinois, to step inside the legendary DeMoulin Museum with founder and curator John Goldsmith.DeMoulin Brothers & Co. is one of the oldest and most iconic uniform manufacturers in the United States. However, their corporate history has a surprisingly bizarre origin story rooted in creating eccentric secret society initiation pranks before the uniforms they're known for today.In this episode: How a family shifted from pranks to outfitting the nation's halftime shows.The shift from heavy fabrics to more versatile uniforms.Why marching band alumni make pilgrimages to the museum and save uniform fragments as family heirlooms.RESOURCES:Learn more and plan your visit to the DeMoulin Museum.Follow along on Instagram and/or Facebook.If you enjoy Grandma's Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

Stacy and Sharon are back with another cup of Long Island Tea! #ShowUsYourLongIslanderThis week's spotlight shines on Steven McKenna, CEO & President of Tasting Long Island Events, the team behind some of Long Island's biggest food, wine and beverage celebrations. Steven is passionate about bringing together the Island's restaurants, chefs, wineries, breweries and hospitality community while creating memorable experiences that showcase what makes Long Island's culinary scene so special. #HiddenGemsUncorkedWe're heading off the beaten path to discover Viking Fleet Montauk, where whale watching, dolphin sightings and deep-sea fishing offer a whole new way to experience Long Island from the water.#LongIslandLifeLong Island is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism, with visitors spending $8.4 billion in 2025, up 6.3% from the year before and supporting more than 80,000 local jobs. Suffolk County led the way with roughly $5 billion in tourism spending, while the Island generated nearly $1 billion in state and local tax revenue, reinforcing Long Island's role as a tourism powerhouse.A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way!September 1 is National Hotel Employee Day, and we're celebrating the hardworking people behind every check-in, fresh towel, clean room and welcoming stay while reminding everyone that a smile, a thank you and a little patience can go a long way.Celebrating 30 Years of Long Island Dining!Stone Creek Inn in East Quogue is celebrating 30 years of fine dining in 2026, continuing its legacy of French-inspired cuisine, seasonal ingredients and memorable East End dining, with a special two-course $30 prix fixe menu on Monday nights.Long Island Has Been Serving Up Some Serious Pizza History!September 5 is National Cheese Pizza Day, and we're serving up some Long Island pizza history, from the Island's Italian-American roots and legendary Grandma slice to longtime neighborhood pizzerias and LA PORTA's new By the Slice concept in Northport.Raise a Glass to Long Island's Craft Beer Scene!National Beer Lover's Day is September 7, so we're raising a pint to Long Island's thriving craft beer scene, from longtime favorites like Blue Point Brewing Company and Greenport Harbor Brewing Company to breweries such as Six Harbors, Jamesport Farm Brewery and Long Island Farm Brewery.Dolly Parton's Legacy Is Making an Impact Right Here on Long Island!Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is helping nearly 50 children in the Wyandanch School District develop a love of reading by receiving a free book in the mail every month, showing how her legacy continues to make a difference for Long Island families.#WildThingsOfTheWeekWildlife Is All Around Us on Long Island!National Wildlife Day is September 4, and we're celebrating the incredible animals found across Long Island, from capybaras and wallabies at Long Island Game Farm and giraffes and monkeys at White Post Farms to wild deer, foxes, birds, dolphins, whales, seals and other wildlife found throughout the Island.Another Rare Wildlife Sighting Right Here on Long Island!A possible American mink sighting in Northport could mark the animal's return to Long Island after more than three decades, offering another reminder that surprising wildlife encounters can happen right in our own backyard.#ThisWeekendOnLongIslandFriday, September 4• LI Cares Farm to Truck Fresh Food Distribution Event | Patchogue• Spend Labor Day Weekend at Splish Splash | Calverton• Hellenic Film Festival | North Fork Arts Center• Live Music | Saylor Beach House• Standup Comedy Night | Riverhead Ciderhouse• 80th Annual Shinnecock Powwow | Southampton (Through September 7)Saturday, September 5• Tasting, Talk & Tour | Peeko Oysters• Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts | Westhampton Beach (Through September 6)Sunday, September 6• Debra Lynn | Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, Stony Brook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we talk about: a guy who refuses to change his underwear after a fart, someone who has invented a new way of showering, a dad that has been married 3 times, a simple request of cheddar cheese goes wrong, a listener that used too many coupons while working retail, and a Cleveland native gets abducted by aliens. We also go over new things to max in this week's circle jurdge. ⁠Fill out this form so we can see where we align with our listeners!⁠ Palestine Children's Relief Fund Donation Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tiltify.com/@judgies-pod/judgies-for-free-palestine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyblinking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/currentlyblink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@currently.blinking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want fun and cool stickers and MORE? www.aurorascreaturecorner.store Judgies Merch is Available HERE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://judgiespod.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our Patreon is officially open, if you want to see extra content go check it out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/JudgiesPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us mail! (Addressed However You'd Like) P.O. Box 58 Ottawa, IL 61350 Leave a Review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-judgies/id1519741238⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/judgiespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/judgiespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music by: Iván ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gB2VvyqfnOlNv37PHKRNJ?si=f6TIYrLITkG2NZXGLm_Y-Q&dl_branch=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 8:41 Changing Underwear After a Fart 22:13 Pig Shower 26:54 Dad Married 3 Times 37:48 Cheddar Cheese on Sandwich 49:37 Break 49:45 CJ: The New Maxxing 1:05:27 LS Sound 1:06:24 LS Story 1:17:07 Aliens Stole my Sperm 1:26:04 Outro Story Links: Gf says it's gross not to change underwear after farting I invented Pig Showering. My Dad has been married 3 times, to my Grandma, to my other Grandma, and eventually to my Mom AITA: I asked for cheddar cheese on my sandwich aliens stole my sperm last weekend DELETED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, FreakyRO, InigoMontoya80   Show Discussion - The hosts hit the Xbox news section hard with special edition everything being released… but especially at the friendly Swedish furniture store. Then, in an exciting new feature the hosts execute a visual medium in an audio format. To finish it up they mention the even crappier theme system on TA, and then yell at the clouds about 24 hour stores.   Games Mentioned: ElroyOMJ - Mexican Ninja, Ben Hur, Hidden Cats in Barcelona, Angels with Scaly Wings (Enter the Dragon), A Winter Daydream (Enter the Grandma), Mario Lemieux Hockey (Sega Genesis) FreakyRO - Mavrix by Matt Jones (of Jacksonville Jaguars), Arc Raiders InigoMontoya80 - Mahjong Everything, USA Hockey 2026, Mr. Massagy: Mayo Edition (actually a game)   ----- AH101 Podcast Show Links - https://tinyurl.com/AH101Links Intro music provided by Exe the Hero. Check out his band Window of Opportunity on Facebook and YouTube

Send us Fan MailGrandpa Edward Jeffrey Hill and Grandma Tamara Snell Hill have a marital ritual to ride tandem bicycles. In this bedtime story Grandpa recounts how he and Grandma started riding tandems, and relates several experiences.  In short, he tells how riding a bicycle built for two (a tandem) is more than twice the fun.  

Are you an empty nester? A grandmother? A widow? This episode meets you in each of these life seasons with biblical encouragement and grace. Learn from Jani Ortlund, Dannah Gresh, and a group of Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's dearest friends.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Finding Beauty in Every Season."Finding Beauty in Every System: 30 Reflections to Start Your Day" invites women to begin each morning with quiet encouragement, biblical truth, and reminders of God's faithfulness through every season of life.Give today

This week on the pod, Josh records from his childhood bedroom with guest host McKenzie as they recap their East Coast travels, including the Family Trips live shows in Philadelphia and Boston and Josh's attempt to untangle his parents' confusing digital accounts and subscriptions. McKenzie shares a family road trip to Down East Maine for her Uncle Mark's celebration of life, including planting a tree with his ashes and a whale-watching trip where they spotted minke whales and porpoises. Plus, they hear listener stories about grandparents repeatedly taking wrong turns into Virginia, successfully trapping a bear with Tim Hortons donuts, and three Minnesota kids enduring a brutally cold January trip to Chicago. Watch this episode on the Family Trips YouTube or Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts! 00:00 Introduction with Josh Meyers and McKenzie01:57 Back Home With McKenzie02:54 Parents Accounts Cleanup Chaos05:31 Lights Lamps And The Clapper06:14 Maine Celebration Of Life Trip16:59 Listener Road Trip To DC20:26 Virginia Five Times22:10 Grandparents Road Trips23:17 Tim Hortons Bear Trap24:29 Bear Safety Tales29:29 Kids Chicago Deep Freeze32:14 Chicago Tips and Food Talk33:43 Football Fandom Banter34:31 Wrap Up and Family Trips CologuardIf you're 45 or older and at average risk, talk to your healthcare provider about screening for colon cancer and ask if Cologuard Plus could be right for you. You can also request a Cologuard prescription online today at https://Cologuard.com ShopifyStart your free trial at https://shopify.com/tripsWhiskerTake an additional $50 off bundles with code TRIPS when you shop https://whisker.com/trips Song Title - Sweet ListenersParody Of - Sweet Virginia by The Rolling Stones Josh Meyers performs “Sweet Listeners,” a parody of The Rolling Stones' “Sweet Virginia,” weaving three unforgettable listener vacation stories into a charming, detail-packed musical memoir. From a brutally cold Chicago trip to a bear who preferred Tim Hortons and a road trip where Grandma's buzzer finally pushed Grandpa over the edge, the song celebrates the hilarious chaos of Family Trips. About the Show: Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Video Editor: Josh Windisch Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hump Day arrives with a surprise nobody saw coming—especially King Scott, who walked into what he thought was another perfectly normal Hubbard Radio meeting and instead found a full-blown baby shower waiting for him. Balloons? Check. Barbecue? Absolutely. Enough diapers to make every parent in the room experience a traumatic flashback? You bet. Lern deserves special recognition for successfully stalling King Scott by basically throwing every conversational emergency she could think of at him until the surprise was ready. Nothing suspicious about suddenly needing to discuss your entire medical history and possibly the Old Testament inside a radio booth.Then Rafe reports back from Outlaw Music Festival, where his long-running mission to get aboard Willie Nelson's tour bus once again encountered the minor obstacle of Willie Nelson being protected like the President of Texas. Rafe breaks down the impressive lineup, including Stephen Wilson Jr., Things somehow get more uncomfortable when Rizz shares some old high-school gossip involving a former student eventually dating one of her former teachers. That launches a much bigger conversation about age differences, authority, small-town dating pools and exactly how long after graduation something stops being weird. Listener stories arrive to make everything substantially less comfortable. Mission accomplished.Meanwhile, Walmart drone deliveries are heading toward parts of the St. Louis area, and Maplewood residents have questions about noise, birds, hacking, air traffic and whether Grandma really needs groceries descending from the heavens. There's also concern over the future of a historic Webster Groves theater, plus the incredible story of a mystery semi driver who stopped a van traveling the wrong way on I-70 and then apparently returned to his truck without waiting around for a parade. Finally, the crew discovers which car brand has some of the worst drivers, and BMW owners—including people conveniently sitting inside the studio—are forced to absorb a statistically assisted roasting involving turn signals, hair transplants, crypto and enough stereotypes to void the warranty.Rizz and Moon embracing their new identities as BMW owners ahead of a BMW-sponsored golf tournament. Surely the logo on the hood counts as a parking credential, right? Lern attempts to explain concepts like “parking passes” and “hang tags,” but luxury has changed these men. They've seen the badge. They know what they're worth now.A woman new to Missouri is stunned by the accessibility of alcohol and recreational weed, which sends the crew down a rabbit hole of grocery-store liquor laws across America. Apparently some states still make you visit a separate store to purchase booze. We assume residents there spend their evenings staring sadly toward Missouri and wondering where freedom went wrong.A leaked video of former Detroit news anchor Taryn Asher berating a colleague launches a debate over losing your temper at work, professionalism, double standards and whether one meltdown should define somebody's career. Naturally, this means revisiting some of broadcasting and Hollywood's most legendary freak-outs.The crew debates whether these blowups are understandable high-pressure moments or just adults being terrible to coworkers. Lern also shares her own battles against studio technology, proving once again that the greatest threat to morning radio isn't declining attention spans—it's a computer deciding at 5 a.m. that today feels like a good day to die.Then Crap on Celebrities arrives with some genuinely sad rock news: longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at 77. The crew looks back at the band's massive career, their unmistakable Texas blues-rock sound, their MTV-era reinvention and the scientific fact that putting on a ZZ Top song makes you approximately 34% more likely to feel capable of winning a bar fight.Nick Jonas revealing that he completely bombed his audition for Frozen after arriving unprepared, Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan expanding his Arizona empire with a sushi restaurant and apparently carrying the same pair of traveling chopsticks for decades, updates surrounding Tupac's murder trial, new Queens of the Stone Age music, and the planned return of Ozzfest.The celebrity pile continues with Robin Williams' children fighting AI-generated impersonations of their father and reactivating his official Instagram account as a source for authentic material. The crew also looks ahead to Dune: Part Three sharing a release weekend with Avengers: Doomsday, because movie theaters apparently decided December needed its own traffic apocalypse.Some teachers have reading corners. Some have quiet corners. One brave educator looked at her classroom and decided what these children really needed was a designated fart corner.The concept is simple: if a kid needs to let one rip, they walk over to a specific corner of the classroom, handle their business, spray a little air freshener and quietly return to their seat while supposedly “nobody pays attention.”Thankfully, St. Louis Blues broadcaster Chris Kerber joins the show to restore professionalism.That launches a full discussion about helicopter parenting, college move-in season and parents asking Facebook whether their 18-year-old should wear a robe or a towel back from the dorm shower. Chris and Moon agree on a revolutionary parenting strategy: sometimes your adult child can figure stuff out.Rizz is preparing to take his 16-year-old to tour the University of Arkansas, so Kerber offers actual useful advice among the chaos: check out the dorms, investigate the dining options and pay attention to whether the campus simply feels right.The hockey talk continues with the newly unveiled St. Louis Blues promotional calendar, including the upcoming Rizz Show Night jacket, which might legitimately be one of the best giveaways the show has done. Kerber breaks down the limited nature of theme-night tickets, the upcoming shortened NHL preseason and the excitement building around the new season.A former escort and sugar baby writes in after hearing the crew's previous conversations about dating for money and offers to answer their questions. Naturally, the room immediately generates approximately 700 of them. How much money? What was off-limits? Was sex always involved? How do repeat arrangements end? When do you tell a serious partner about that part of your past? Did you feel safe? Did you pay taxes?Pasta enters the arena. Chocolate-chip cookies arrive, although Moon repeatedly describing his ideal cookie as “wet” and “sweaty” causes unnecessary suffering. Lern chooses cake. Rafe starts negotiating the definition of pasta. Donuts make a late push. 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