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On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss the WNBA's Top 25 Players of All-Time List and point out the one oversight with the entire list. Rebecca has a funny moment with Holly Rowe at a Chicago Starbucks. While Steve gets caught napping in front of the TV on a Saturday afternoon. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 181st edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap their trip to Brooklyn for the New York Liberty's 25th Anniversary celebration. Rebecca has a fun moment with her daughter and her former teammates. While Steve shares the one rule with food he never breaks. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 180th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve prepare for the hurricane that never was and try to eradicate drunken bees from their home. Rebecca calls out a co-worker for a pop culture mishap. While Steve ponders his own immortality in the face of a teenage bird flip.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss phone number memorization etiquette and WNBA courtside seat placement. Rebecca has a memorable flight on Southwest. While Steve finds himself flipping off two teens in the middle of the road. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 178th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve debate the idea of getting a tandem bike and discuss the end of the Tokyo Olympics. Rebecca joins Delta's One Million Miles Club. While Steve founds the Nation Indoor Ping Pong League, the NIPPL for short. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 177th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap their family road trip to Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Rebecca has an awkward interaction with a WNBA fan at a Phillies game. While Steve finds the right song at the right time on the New Jersey Turnpike. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 176th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss WNBA All-Star Weekend and whether the Rocky movies still hold up. Rebecca shares stories from a celebration of the 1996 Olympic Women's Basketball team. While Steve receives an email from the subject of a recent Sports Illustrated article praising his work.
While Steve enjoys a summer break, Ed Freyfogle steps in this week to interview Adam DuVander. Adam helps companies like yours market to developers.Ed chats with Adam DuVander about his book "Developer Marketing Does Not Exist"Adam on TwitterAdam's siteLearn more about Developer Marketing Does Not Exist
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss whether you're morally obligated to stop at a lemonade stand and the differences between how men and women pack. Rebecca wraps up Pride Month in the WNBA by sharing a story from her rookie season. While Steve tries to beat the heat. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 174th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap a hectic Fathers Day weekend and discuss looking at colleges with their oldest daughter. Rebecca reacts to Nneka Ogwumike not making the USA Basketball Olympic Team. While Steve shares a personal connection to Hawks star Kevin Huerter. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 173rd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the start of summer by talking about a parental tradition unlike any other. Rebecca tells stories from the first WNBA game on the 25th anniversary. While Steve may need a new wallet after a recent incident. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 172nd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve celebrate their daughter passing her driving test and discuss Rebecca being mistaken for a pair of current WNBA superstars. Rebecca then recaps her trip to DC to call WNBA action. While Steve hits the proverbial "cut-off man" to solve a household problem. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 172nd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap a wet Memorial Day Weekend in Connecticut and the Rushin House. Rebecca praises Steve for his role in a recent family trip to the mall. While Steve tries out a classic joke on the podcast. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 170th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap a busy few weeks of travel for both of them after getting vaccinated. Rebecca ponders her coaching style after a weekend tournament. While Steve discusses regionally mispronounced words after his trip to Minnesota. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 169th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap a hectic Mothers Day weekend and debate which foods require "the fixings". Rebecca finds her self in a predicament at their daughter's tennis match. While Steve lists everything he "loves" about where they live in Connecticut. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 168th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve call back to the Jill Strap after an incident at one of the kid's recent softball games. Rebecca makes a shocking revelation about her dad's homemade alcohol. While Steve makes a Mother's Day offer Rebecca can't refuse. All that plus a voluminous edition of Viewer Mail on the 167th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate both of them becoming fully vaccinated! Rebecca weighs in on the news of Kim Mulkey leaving Baylor for LSU. While Steve shares his fever dream after getting the second dose of the Moderna vaccine. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 166th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap WNBA Draft Week and discuss Rebecca's custom WNBA inspired shoes. Rebecca tells a story about how she blew out the tires on the car over the weekend. While Steve plays a never-ending game of punch card bingo. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 165th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Welcome back to the show listeners! Today's show was cut short by technical issues with Steve's personal equipment but we are bringing as much of it to you as we can! This episode is all about property management. While Steve believes that 5-6 hours a month is an easy hurdle to overcome , especially in light of the financial return, he also knows that some of you out there can't afford those precious hours right now. In order to cover all sides of the argument Steve brought in a guest that we think you'll enjoy! Send all of you email thoughts and questions to AskSteve@GetTotalWealth.com - This is Steve's personal email box and he is the only one that responds!
Steve has found himself a bride, even if just for a day. That means it's time for all the trappings of a wedding, including a bachelor party in classic Vegas style. While Steve and Charlie try to stay out of trouble, Anna and Erica get into some trouble of their own as they start to put the pieces together regarding Lester Lyle's odd Guatemalan phone calls. This ain't no hangover, this is a Bachelor Party! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap the Women's Final Four and look ahead to the WNBA Draft. Rebecca shares her experience travelling for the first time in over a year. While Steve has a scary experience in the middle of the night. All that plus an abbreviated Viewer Mail on the 164th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
While Steve is away co-hosting the televised Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona (tune in on FYI and A&E!), listen to his 1997 telephone interview with John Force Racing crew chief and Chi-Town Hustler legend - AUSTIN COIL - on how he built a $75,000 dynamometer to test superchargers before installing them and going racing.Brought to you by our sponsor AUTOWORLDSTORE.COM. Use promo code "STEVE" for a 10% discount!!Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1340482)
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve get you set for the first Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournament since 2019. Rebecca recaps the Women’s NCAA Tournament Selection Show and looks at some of the intriguing potential matchups in the bracket. While Steve ranks the all-time great sports broadcasting intensifiers. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 162nd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve look back at almost a whole year of COVID-19: The Pandemic. Rebecca discusses ESPN's Women's College Basketball Bubble for the NCAA Tournament. While Steve discovers Flamin' Hot Cheetos Sushi at the grocery store. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 161st edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
Steve went home to visit his parents for the first time in months and Fish had a pretty hectic weekend, but Christine is the one we are talking about today. While Steve was gone, Christine was nice enough to go to Steve's house and look after his dog, but she did some questionable stuff while she was there. She left an odd smell behind, she took a nap on his couch, and she messed with some of Charlotte's stuff. Also on the show, we dived into the interview with Oprah, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, we learned that people are really passionate about what cheese is in their pasta salad, and it's International Women's Day! All of that and much more on today's show!
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve debut the latest single from Tom, Dick & Harry. Rebecca discusses how Texas dropping the mask mandate will impact the Women's NCAA Tournament. While Steve's attempt to help his daughter with extra credit goes wrong. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 160th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve change up the format and count down the biggest hits in the USA after another week of snow in Connecticut. Rebecca reveals her meteorologist stage name. While Steve cues up the soundtrack to their lives. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 159th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
This month we run through the rather limited news in FinOps this month, before Stephen and Frank dive in to their favourite things from Re:invent. Frank focusses on deep dive technical services such as:AWS CloudShell – Command-Line Access to AWS Resources (https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/aws-cloudshell-command-line-access-to-aws-resources/)New for AWS Lambda – Container Image Support (https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/new-for-aws-lambda-container-image-support/)New for AWS Lambda – 1ms Billing Granularity Adds Cost Savings (https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/new-for-aws-lambda-1ms-billing-granularity-adds-cost-savings/)Introducing new Amazon EBS general purpose volumes, gp3(https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2020/12/introducing-new-amazon-ebs-general-purpose-volumes-gp3/)New – Amazon S3 Replication Adds Support for Multiple Destination Buckets (https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/new-amazon-s3-replication-adds-support-for-multiple-destination-buckets/)[Amazon S3 Update – Strong Read-After-Write Consistency (https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon-s3-update-strong-read-after-write-consistency/)While Steve runs through some of his favouritely named services and things he's been speaking to people about:Introducing AWS SaaS Boosthttps://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2020/12/introducing-aws-saas-boost/Introducing AWS Audit Managerhttps://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2020/12/aws-announces-aws-audit-manager/Introducing AWS Panoramahttps://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2020/12/introducing-aws-panorama-for-computer-vision-at-the-edge/Introducing AWS Protonhttps://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2020/12/amazon-web-services-announces-aws-proton/Introducing AWS IOT Edukithttps://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2020/12/introducing-aws-iot-edukit/CURs at the Member Account levelhttps://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2020/12/cost-and-usage-report-now-available-to-member-linked-accounts/If you have any suggested topics please let us know what you'd like to hear about next!
Put on your swimsuit and boardshorts and get ready for an epic ride! We’re catching waves with the Roberson family of Haiku, Maui on ‘Muthaship’ this week! Pro surfer Kaleo Roberson, his wife Tiare, their three teenage sons and baby daughter make up the family of six. The Robersons got thrust into the spotlight recently after 13-year-old Steve became what may be the youngest person to ever surf Jaws during a record winter swell. While Steve gained worldwide fame, his feat also drew criticism over concerns about his safety. The Robersons respond to those concerns and Steve, who has been surfing since the age of 2, walks us through the intense training necessary for big wave surfing. Oh, and we can’t forget the time Kaleo encountered an aggressive tiger shark ― and fought it off to save his family! That, plus advice and encouragement for parents and groms who hope to shred!
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve react to a wild week in WNBA off-season news and dig out from a cold week in Connecticut. Rebecca accidentally calls a co-worker hon. While Steve discovers that combining two great desserts into one isn't always great. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 158th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap the Rushin snack situation for the Super Bowl and react to Paige Buecker's heroics for UConn vs South Carolina. Rebecca discusses calling a G-League game for the first time and explains some of their experimental rules for this season. While Steve comes up with a clever solution to a parenting problem. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 157th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve react to WNBA Free Agency and the great PB&J debate continues. Rebecca’s computer crashes hours before calling a college basketball doubleheader. While Steve tells a story about a dinner he attended a few years ago honoring the late Hank Aaron. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 156th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss the renewal of the UConn and Tennessee rivalry. Rebecca encounters a challenge at Staples. While Steve wonders if the podcast has made a grammatical change to signage at their local supermarket. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 155th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss scheduled spontaneity and the best practices for cutting a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Rebecca ponders who her phone a friend on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire would be. While Steve talks about his interview this week with former champion and current Jeopardy guest host Ken Jennings for a Sports Illustrated article. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 154th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On the first Ball & Chain of 2021, Rebecca and Steve make a bet on the first Marquette/UConn Men's Basketball game since Connecticut rejoined the Big East. Rebecca answers your women's college basketball questions. While Steve reminisces about seeing the movie Earthquake in Sensurround. All that plus Viewer Mail on 153rd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the holiday season with a very special Christmas episode. They discuss corporate "brags" and The Sound of Music. Rebecca revisits her 2020 New Year's resolution. While Steve serenades us with "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" on the piano to close out the show. All that plus Viewer Mail on a festive edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
While Steve is on a road trip, Mark and Walker discuss horror, the paranormal, psychosis and more.EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon!Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available on Audible!Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!Be sure like, comment, rate and review us on iTunes or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss their trip to a nearby light display in Springfield, Massachusetts and the start of a new women’s college basketball season. Rebecca raves about UConn freshman Paige Bueckers. While Steve yearns for the day when he’ll be driven around by Rebecca in a mini-van. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 151st edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss their new “parlour” and their Christmas preparations. Rebecca calls a basketball in-person for the first time since March. While Steve creates a new holiday-inspired undergarment. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 150th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
While Steve is at the White House, Shaun fills in and blasts the hypocrisy of the COVID lockdowns! First, Valerie Richardson of The Washington Times joins Shaun to discuss how the arbitrary rules Democrat governors impose on their states is backfiring. Then, Jazz Shaw of Hotair.com discusses the election results and how a Biden presidency will lead to more business crippling lockdowns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss Dolly Parton donating money to COVID vaccine research and share a story of an interaction between Joe Biden and Geno Auriemma. Rebecca shares her plan to begin calling women’s college basketball. While Steve shares stories from his days on the road as a Major League Baseball beat writer. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 148th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve, much like the rest of America, are eagerly awaiting the results of the 2020 Presidential Election. Rebecca talks about volunteering as a poll worker and discusses the process of counting ballots. While Steve ponders why coaches don't get picked up on the teams' shoulders after winning a championship anymore. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 147th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve have come up with a socially distant way to hand out Halloween candy this year. Rebecca talks about her final preparations to be a poll work on Election Day. While Steve receives a Steve-O-Lantern in the mail. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 146th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
While financial success is something that most of us strive for, it is not everything. The fancy car and big house mean nothing if you feel like something is missing. Mindset coach, author and longtime entrepreneur, Steve Werner knows exactly how it feels to be disconnected from yourself. His long journey to living in his authentic reality took many pitfalls, failures and adjustments. Steve began his entrepreneurial journey as a commodity trader in Chicago. After 20 years of constant success, he lost his job due to new technological advancements. Feeling that his career was taken away, Steve struggled with depression and severe stress as he worked tirelessly to get his life back on track. During this time, Steve established a new business, but was quickly met with failure again due to the 2008 housing market crash. His depression got worse and his trajectory went downward. Steve’s doctor prescribed him a variety of medications to help him feel better. While Steve thought the medication was helping at first, he soon realized that they were only working to mask his pain.In 2014, Steve ran into a doctor friend in downtown Chicago. His friend told him that if he continued taking his medication, he would die. This was the wake-up call Steve needed to start his new path towards wellness and spirituality. After 10 months of medication withdrawal, Steve’s life changed He explored spiritual practices and exercised every day. For the first time in a long time, he felt good. He established a morning routine, which he called “the hour of champions,” and found spiritual guidance through various books and YouTube videos. In 2018, Steve decided to take his experience and use it to help others. With a background in coaching, he started a Facebook group called The Hour of Champions, so he could help guide others towards a more authentic and fulfilling life. The group quickly grew and is now home to thousands of members. Through his experiences, Steve helps others on the same journey. Steve now offers mindset and transition coaching for anyone who wants to change their life or overall mindset. He is also a bestselling author and the host of the Hour of Champions podcast. Book a call with Steve on his website to learn more about mindset and transition coaching. Check out his bestselling book or keep up with Steve on Facebook.
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are getting ready for Halloween and recap their youngest daughter’s birthday. Rebecca learns about Bingo, Bongo, Bango and gives a Pupdate. While Steve receives a jack-o-lantern carved in his honor. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 145th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week’s Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss their dogs' late night pity tinkles and the Oxford comma. Rebecca shares a story from their wedding day with their oldest daughter. While Steve has two beer cans puncture and spray the back of his car. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 144th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve get the DNA test results of their new puppy and react to an exciting week of WNBA Playoff action. Rebecca has a hard time with the idea of their oldest child driving soon. While Steve has an incident at his son's soccer game with the puppy. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 142nd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast,
On this week's Ball & Chain, we celebrate Steve's birthday and the first day of fall. Rebecca gives a WNBA Playoffs Update. While Steve reveals his childhood crush from the '80s. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 141st edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On the latest Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve are dealing with sickness in the house as the kids go back to school. Rebecca discusses Shey Peddy's miraculous game-winner for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Playoffs. While Steve tells the story about learning how to drive stick on a test drive. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 140th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve send the kids back to school for in-person learning for the first time since March. Rebecca experiences a modern car service. While Steve takes a Covid-19 test. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 139th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.