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Take the Survey: https://tiny.cc/cc869 BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #874 - 09.08.2025 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount https://CanaryCry.Support   Send address and shirt size updates to canarycrysupplydrop@gmail.com   Join the Canary Cry Roundtable This Episode was Produced By:   SIR RUNKSMASH, KNIGHT IN 250 CHARACTERS OR LESS; DEFEMDER OF THE SEMICOLONS, AND CHAMPION OF THE COMMA!   Executive Producers Amber J*** Gingah*** Sir LX Protocol V2 Baron of the Berrean Protocol*** Felicia D*** Sir Jamey Not the Lanister***   Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Julie S, Sir Spears Knight of the Desert, Bryan S, American Hobo, Roderick B, Anonymous, Dame Frogge, Bruce W, Heather M, Jacob L, Mrs Tinfoilhatman, Veronica D, Sir Scott Knight of Truth, Sir Casey the Shield Knight,   Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clankoniphius Links: JAM   HARRY LEGS - Sir LX protocol 12:01 Biden spotted in public, people asking what the scar on his head is (X)   KAMALA - Felicia D 14:44 LAPD no longer providing protection for Kamala Harris after backlash: report (Fox)   WACCINE - Amber J 19:17 Kenvue stock suffers  from headlines (CNBC) Using acetaminophen during pregnancy may increase children's autism and ADHD risk (Harvard) → List of brands that use acetaminophen (Be Med Wise) Trump posts clip of thymerisol in vax clip (X/Truth)   EPTEIN/TRUMP/FBI - Gingah 1:00:36 CLIP: Mike Johnson suggests Trump was an FBI informant Johnsons office “backtracks” on fbi comment (CBS)   SPACE POPE REPTILIAN - Sir Jamey 1:31:36 Pope Leo XIV declares teen computer whiz Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint   EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS 1:42:27 TALENT/TIME END 2:36:14

Community, Loyalty, and Human Touch in Customer Experience  Shep interviews Craig Crisler,  CEO and co-founder of SupportNinja. He talks about how brands are adapting (or not) to meet younger customers' expectations, and the importance of blending technology with genuine human connection in CX.   This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    What makes loyalty programs appealing to Gen Z customers?  How does Gen Z's approach to customer loyalty differ from previous generations?  Why is it important for brands to focus on building community within their loyalty programs?  How does personalized service contribute to repeat business and customer loyalty?  Why should companies continuously evolve their loyalty programs for new generations?  Top Takeaways:    Gen Z consumers, people roughly between 18 and 28 years old, are quickly becoming one of the most influential groups of spenders. Their preferences are shaping the way companies design their services and loyalty programs.  Loyalty programs must evolve over time to meet the changing needs and habits of new and younger customers. Brands that don't update their loyalty strategy risk losing relevance as younger customers will look elsewhere for more meaningful rewards.   While loyalty programs often offer perks like discounts or points, creating a sense of belonging and exclusivity resonates more with Gen Z customers. For example, loyalty clubs that invite them to events or offer early access to new products go beyond just saving money and make customers feel like they are part of something special.  It's easy to fall into the trap of generational stereotypes like "Millennials are lazy" or "Gen Z can't focus." The truth is every generation has slackers as well as go-getters. Instead of hiring employees based on which generation they belong to, focus on attitude, personality, and drive.  Gen Z shoppers are drawn to brands that build real experiences and communities around their products. Creating experiences helps customers form memories and connections that keep them coming back.   Successful loyalty programs prioritize the personal aspect of the customer experience. Small gestures, such as using a customer's name or offering information relevant to their needs, can make a huge impression. Customers like to return to brands that make them feel welcome and valued on an individual level.  When brands reach out to customers at a younger age, they can build lifelong loyalty. Companies that nurture these relationships as customers grow are more likely to keep them for decades, and the trust from the start pays off in long-term customer retention.  Businesses should use AI to make things easier but not forget that real conversations matter. AI should enable, not erase, the connections between companies and their customers. Customers of all generations still want to talk to actual people who understand their needs and can provide help.  Plus, Shep and Chris share customer loyalty strategy examples from brands like Nordstrom, Ikea, Starbucks, and Delta. Tune in!  Quote:   "Gen Z leans in on the idea of community in loyalty programs. They want a sense of belonging and love feeling treated special by the way a loyalty program works."    About:    Craig Crisler is the CEO and co-founder of SupportNinja, a people-focused company that provides full-cycle outsourced customer support solutions for emerging brands around the world.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week your besties are joined by the Kang of digital content - the one who keeps the content live, loud and in color, Chris Rodgers. On the show this week: a discussion about why we are sick and tired of being sick and tired as millennials. Chris also gives PayPal the stern talking too they deserve. Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube! Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here! Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Tik-Tok Follow DoctorJonPaul: BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Chris: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You aren't just an 'old soul', you had a toxic parent" Have you ever thought to yourself, 'This is just the way I am'? That could be a result of childhood trauma. In this revealing episode of 'A Millennial Mind,' I sit down with Harriet Shearsmith, an award-winning content creator and parenting advocate, to discuss the often hidden conversations surrounding family toxicity and breaking generational cycles. Harriet shares her insights on addressing difficult family dynamics, establishing healthy boundaries, and improving relationships with in-laws. We delve into the realities of family dysfunction, the impacts of parentification, and provide practical advice on overcoming guilt and obligation in familial relationships. In this episode, we will cover: 00:00 Introduction: The Unspoken Conversation 00:14 The Impact of In-Laws on Relationships 00:33 Personal Growth Through Family Dynamics 00:52 Sponsor Message: Lovable AI Platform 01:47 Introducing Today's Guest: Harriet Shearsmith 02:20 Breaking Generational Cycles 04:10 Understanding Cycle Breaking 04:44 Common Patterns in Family Dynamics 05:56 The Role of Early Childhood in Shaping Behaviour 06:35 Navigating Family Dysfunction 13:27 The Challenge of Confronting Parents 23:31 The Concept of Parentification 35:21 Estrangement and Reconciliation 38:01 Avoiding Confrontation: The Pain of Acceptance 38:58 Healing from Family Estrangement 40:31 The Power of Community Healing 41:19 Practical Tools for Emotional Release 43:41 Navigating In-Law Relationships 52:46 Setting Boundaries with In-Laws 55:57 Understanding Toxic vs. Healthy Family Dynamics 57:57 Choosing Between Partner and Parents 01:01:21 The Importance of Boundaries and Cycle Breaking 01:08:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts **AD**This episode is sponsored by Lovable, an AI tool that lets you create beautiful, functional websites in minutes just by typing a few prompts. So if you're planning a wedding, launching a brand, or just want a sleek site without the tech stress, Lovable makes it so simple.No tech skills needed. Just your ideas. Give it a go and start your free trial at https://lovable.dev#ad #LovablePartner

This is a sensitive Topic for me and my old school Brothers. We share how our parents back in the day questioned us on Why we feel that we want to be in a relationship with this person. I really want to caution new school Millennials especially now that I have a College Student Granddaughter on taking time to answer this question for herself before making a decision to associate with a group on campus or a boy or girl on campus.  Add my song of today for this Topic: "Happily Single" by Old Skool QueenE.

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Episode 312: Going Big by Going Small: Hidden Gold for PR Pros Episode Summary In this episode of That Solo Life, hosts Karen Swim, APR and Michelle Kane delve into the untapped potential of three underutilized and niche social media platforms that PR professionals may be overlooking. Drawing parallels to finding forgotten treasures in your closet, they discuss how platforms like Discord, Substack Chat, and other intimate community spaces offer quality engagement over quantity metrics. The hosts emphasize the power of niche communities, employee brand ambassadors, and micro-influencers in creating meaningful connections with targeted audiences. Episode Highlights [00:30-01:20] Setting the Stage: The Forgotten Gems Michelle introduces the concept of "rediscovering" overlooked social platforms The connection between finding forgotten items in your closet and discovering underused platforms [01:40-02:18] The Problem with Major Platforms Discussion of why big social media platforms are becoming problematic The need to shift thinking toward smaller, more intimate spaces [02:32-03:05] Platform Examples and Content Quality Specific mention of Discord and Substack Chat as underused platforms How Substack offers more substantive, content-based engagement [03:27-04:39] The Power of Niche Communities Key statistics: 88% of Americans engage in niche communities 45% of Gen Z, Millennial, and Gen X feel more connected to niche communities than mainstream culture Focus on "niche over numbers" - quality interaction vs. quantity [05:40-06:25] Case Study: Rooted Plant Company Example of how a plant company uses Discord to build community Establishing thought leadership through answering plant care questions [06:38-08:29] Employee Brand Ambassadors Strategy Turning employees into internal influencers and brand ambassadors The importance of authentic employee engagement and internal communications Using tools like Slack's "random channel" for team connection [10:29-11:29] Post-COVID Community Evolution How the pandemic shifted people toward smaller, more intimate gatherings The cultural need for building community and finding tribes [11:36-12:34] Real-World Community Example Karen's experience with "Vegan Detroit" Facebook group How micro-influencers within niche communities drive business results Related Episodes & Additional Information That Solo Life, Episode 306: "Where the Wild Things Are - Rethinking Social Media in 2025"  The Social Scene Podcast: "Navigating Social Media Strategies in 2025"  That Solo Life, Episode 301: "The Need for Thoughtful Engagement in an Age of Clickbait"  Episode 284: "How PR Pros Can Use an Audit to Unlock Social Media Success" Additional Resources: Axios: "Gen Z's drive toward niche pushes brands to change strategy"    Host & Show Info That Solo Life is a podcast created for public relations, communication, and marketing professionals who work as independent and small practitioners. Hosted by Karen Swim, APR, founder of Words For Hire and President of Solo PR, and Michelle Kane, Principal of Voice Matters, the show delivers expert insights, encouragement, and advice for solo PR pros navigating today's dynamic professional landscape. Ready to discover your next breakthrough platform? Don't let these valuable insights sit on the shelf! Subscribe to That Solo Life wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review to help other solo PR pros find the show. Have questions about niche platforms or success stories to share? We'd love to hear from you at soloprpro.com. Remember: sometimes the best opportunities are hiding in plain sight - just like that perfect piece of clothing you forgot was in your closet.

An Italian boy who died at age fifteen in 2006 becomes the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. He was canonized over the weekend. This saint from the smartphone generation was known for using technology to spread the faith. We go to his tomb in a hilltop village in Italy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Host Joy Dunning sits down with longtime Crucible leader Bill Snyder to explore how “eldership” can transform the second half of life—from retirement angst and identity shifts to intentional service, letting go, and deeper compassion. Bill shares his journey from early Crucible weekends to mentoring and launching an Elder Retreat, offering practical wisdom on soul work, holding tension without binary thinking, and blessing the generations behind us. It's a hopeful, candid guide for boomers, millennials, and anyone curious about finishing—and living—well.Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: Radical honesty and grace Spiritual growth Discipleship Mentorship Personal development Life transformation Christian men's ministry Christian women's ministry Faith-based retreat Discover our other resources: Our Main Website Our Blog Online Life Coaching Christian Men's Retreats Christian Women's Retreats All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

In this special rewind edition of The Boomer and The Millennial, we're revisiting an exclusive conversation with the founding members of the Dangerfeel Newbies—the creative force behind the music you hear on our show. Discover their story, explore their musical journey, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process that makes their sound so unique. Catch this inspiring interview and hear the artistry that fuels our soundtrack. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. For show archives and updates, visit boomerandthemillennial.com.  

Episode 342: The Rise of the Generations https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/   Millennials and Gen Z lead the way in church attendance?   Good news for our future, why? The world's systems don't work Softening of the heart Changing the landscape of the church An opportunity How we interact... Sincerity - our actions should represent Simplicity - our operations and systems Significant - our purpose Small - intimacy matters

Send us a textThe workplace has transformed into a fascinating ecosystem where up to six generations now collaborate side-by-side. From the loyal Silent Generation to the tech-savvy Gen Z, with Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials bridging the gap, each group brings perspectives shaped by radically different historical events and technological revolutions.What happens when a Baby Boomer who prefers phone calls works alongside a Gen Z team member who communicates primarily through emoji-laden messages? How do you motivate a team when one generation values public recognition while another seeks autonomy? These aren't just interesting questions—they're daily leadership challenges that determine whether your team's diversity becomes its greatest strength or its most persistent friction point.All episodes and guest requests can be found at:www.leadershipmomentspodcast.comFollow Stacey Caster on Instagram @staceycaster_Follow Tracy-Ann Palmer on Instagram @tracy_ann_palmer

In this week's episode, I take a look back at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Summer 2025. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book #1 in the Ghost Armor series, (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store: FALLSERPENT50 The coupon code is valid through September 15, 2025 (please note the shorter expiration date). So if you need a new audiobook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 267 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is September 5, 2025 and today I'm doing a review roundup of the movies and streaming shows I saw in Summer 2025. Before we do that, we will have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing and audiobook projects. First up, this week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Serpent, Book One in the Ghost Armor series (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store. That is FALLSERPENT50. This coupon code will be valid through September 15th, 2025 (exactly one week). So if you need a new audiobook to listen to as we head into fall, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. I am pleased to report that the rough draft of Blade of Flames, which will be the first book in my new Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series is finished. The rough draft came at about 90,000 words long, which was what I was aiming for. Next up, I will be writing a short story set as sort of a bonus in that plot line called Thunder Hammer and that will be the backstory of one of the characters in Blade of Flames. And when Blade of Flames comes out (which will hopefully be later this September), newsletter subscribers will get a free ebook copy of Thunder Hammer. So this is an excellent time to subscribe to my newsletter. I am also 8,000 words into Cloak of Worlds. At long last, I am coming back to the Cloak Mage series after nearly a year's absence. Longtime listeners will know the reason was that I had five unfinished series and I wanted to spend the summer of 2025 finishing the unfinished ones and focusing up so I will only have three ongoing series at any given time. I'm hoping Blade of Flames will come out before the end of September and Cloak of Worlds before the end of October, and after that I will be able to return to the Rivah series at long last. In audiobook news, recording is finished on Shield of Power. That will be excellently narrated by Brad Wills and hopefully once it gets through processing and quality assurance and everything, it should be showing up on the various audiobook stores before too much longer. Hollis McCarthy is about halfway through the recording of Ghost in the Siege, which was, as you know, the last book in the Ghost Armor series that just came out. And if all goes well, the audiobook should be coming out probably in October once everything is done with recording and quality assurance and all that. So that is where I'm at with my current writing and audiobook projects. 00:02:34 Main Topic: Summer 2025 Movie/TV Roundup So without further ado, let's head into our main topic. The end of summer is nigh, which means this time for my summer movie review roundup. As is usual for the summer, I saw a lot of movies, so this will be one of the longer episodes. For some reason I ended up watching a bunch of westerns. As always, the movies are ranked from least favorite to most favorite. The grades of course are totally subjective and based on nothing more than my own opinions, impressions, and interpretations. Now on to the movies. First up is the Austin Powers trilogy, the three movies of which came out in 1997, 1999, and 2002. The Austin Powers movies came out just as the Internet really got going in terms of mass adoption, which is likewise why so many Austin Powers and Dr. Evil memes are embedded in online culture. Despite that, I had never really seen any of them all the way through. They've been on in the background on TBS or whatever quite a bit when I visited people, but I've never seen them all. But I happened upon a DVD of the trilogy for $0.25 (USD), so I decided for 25 cents I would give it a go. I would say the movies were funny, albeit not particularly good. Obviously the Austin Powers movies are a parody of the James Bond movies. The movies kind of watch like an extended series of Saturday Night Live skits, only loosely connected, like the skit is what if Dr. Evil had a son named Scott who wasn't impressed with him or another skit was what if a British agent from the ‘60s arrives in the ‘90s and experiences culture clash? What if Dr. Evil didn't understand the concept of inflation and demanded only a million dollars from the United Nations? What if Dr. Evil was actually Austin's brother and they went to school together at Spy Academy? Michael Caine was pretty great as Austin's father. Overall, funny but fairly incoherent. Overall grade: C- Next up is Horrible Bosses, a very dark and very raunchy comedy from about 14 years ago. It came out in 2011. Interestingly, this movie reflects what I think is one of the major crises of the contemporary era, frequent failures of leadership at all levels of society. In the movie Nick, Dale, and Kurt are lifelong friends living in LA and all three of them have truly horrible bosses in their place of employment, ranging from a sociopathic finance director, the company founder's cokehead son, and a boorish dentist with a tendency to sexual harassment. At the bar, they fantasize about killing their horrible bosses and then mutually decide to do something about it. Obviously, they'd all be prime suspects in the murder of their own bosses, but if they killed each other's bosses, that would allow them to establish airtight alibis. However, since Nick, Dale and Kurt are not as bright as they think they are, it all goes hilariously wrong very quickly. Bob Hope has a hilarious cameo. If the best “crude comedies” I've seen are Anchorman, Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and Dodgeball, and the worst one was MacGruber, I'd say Horrible Bosses lands about in the middle. Overall grade: C Next up is Cowboys and Aliens, which came out in 2011. Now I almost saw this in 2011 when it came out, but I was too busy to go to the theater in July of 2011, so I finally saw it here in 2025 and I would say this was almost a great movie, like the performances were great, the concept was great, the scenery was great, the special effects were great, and the story was packed full of really interesting ideas, but somehow they just didn't coalesce. I'm not entirely sure why. I think upon reflection, it was that the movie is just too overcrowded with too many characters and too many subplots. Anyway, Daniel Craig portrays a man who wakes up with no memory in the Old West, with a mysterious bracelet locked around his wrist. He makes his way to the town of Atonement, and promptly gets arrested because he is apparently a notorious outlaw (which he doesn't remember). While he is locked in jail, space aliens attack the town. The aliens, for unknown reasons, abduct many of the townspeople, and Daniel Craig's character, who is named Jake even if he doesn't remember it, must lead the town's effort to recover their abducted citizens. Harrison's Ford has an excellent performance as this awful cattle baron who nonetheless has virtues of courage and fortitude that you can't help but admire. An excellent performance. That said, the movie was just too packed, and I thought it would work better as a novel. After I watched the movie, it turned out that it was indeed based off a graphic novel. Novels and graphic novels allow for a far more complex story than a movie, and I don't think this movie quite managed to handle the transition from a graphic novel to a film. Overall grade: C Next up is Heads of State, which came out in 2025. This was kind of a stupid movie. However, the fundamental question of any movie, shouted to the audience by Russell Crow in Gladiator is, “are you not entertained?!?” I was thoroughly entertained watching this, so entertained I actually watched it twice. Not everything has to be Shakespeare or a profound meditation on the unresolvable conflicts inherent within human nature. Anyway, John Cena plays Will Derringer, newly elected President of the United States. Idris Elba plays Sam Clark, who has now been the UK Prime Minister for the last six years. Derringer was an action star who parleyed his celebrity into elected office (in the same way Arnold Schwarzenegger did), while Clarke is an army veteran who worked his way up through the UK's political system. Needless to say, the cheerful Derringer and the grim Clarke take an immediate dislike to each other. However, they'll have to team up when Air Force One is shot down, stranding them in eastern Europe. They'll have to make their way home while evading their enemies to unravel the conspiracy that threatens world peace. So half action thriller, half buddy road trip comedy. The premise really doesn't work if you think about it too much for more than thirty seconds, but the movie was funny and I enjoyed it. Jack Quaid really stole his scenes as a crazy but hyper-competent CIA officer. Overall grade: C+ Next up, Captain America: Brave New World, which came out in 2025 and I think this movie ended up on the good side of middling. You can definitely tell it went through a lot of reshoots and retooling, and I suspect the various film industry strikes hit it like a freight train. But we ended up with a reasonably solid superhero thriller. Sam Wilson is now Captain America. He's not superhuman the way Steve Rogers was and doesn't have magic powers or anything, so he kind of fights like the Mandalorian – a very capable fighter who relies on excellent armor. Meanwhile, in the grand American political tradition of failing upward, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who spent years persecuting The Hulk and whose meddling caused the Avengers to disband right before Thanos attacked, has now been elected President. To Wilson's surprise, Ross reaches out and wants him to restart the Avengers. But Ross (as we know) did a lot of shady black ops stuff for years, and one of his projects is coming back to haunt him. Wilson finds himself in the middle of a shadowy conspiracy, and it's up to him to figure out what's going on before it's too late. I was amused that lifelong government apparatchik Ross wanted to restart the Avengers, because when the Avengers had their biggest victory in Avengers: Endgame, they were essentially unsanctioned vigilantes bankrolled by a rogue tech billionaire. Overall grade: B- Next up is Ironheart, which came out in 2025. I'd say Ironheart was about 40% very weird and 60% quite good. It's sort of like the modern version of Dr. Faustus. The show got some flak on the Internet from the crossfire between the usual culture war people, but the key to understanding it is to realize that Riri Williams AKA Ironheart is in fact an antihero who's tottering on the edge of becoming a full-blown supervillain. Like Tony Stark, she's a once-in-a-generation scientific talent, but while she doesn't have Stark's alcohol problems, she's emotionally unstable, immature, ruthless, indifferent to collateral damage and consequences, and suffering from severe PTSD after her best friend and stepfather were killed in a drive-by shooting. This volatile mix gets her thrown out of MIT after her experiments cause too much destruction, and she has to go home to Chicago. To get the funds to keep working on her Iron Man armor, she turns to crime, and falls in with a gang of high-end thieves led by a mysterious figure named Hood. It turns out that Hood has actual magic powers, which both disturbs and fascinates Riri. However, Hood got his magic in a pact with a mysterious dark force. When a job goes bad, Riri gains the enmity of Hood and has to go on the run. It also turns out Hood's dark master has become very interested in Riri, which might be a lot more dangerous for everyone in the long run. Overall, I'd say this is about in the same vein as Agatha All Along, an interesting show constructed around a very morally questionable protagonist. Overall grade: B Next up is A Minecraft movie, which came out in 2024. I have to admit, I've never actually played Minecraft, so I know very little about the game and its ecosystem, only what I've generally absorbed by glancing at the news. That said, I think the movie held together quite well, and wasn't deserving of the general disdain it got in the press. (No doubt the $950 million box office compensated for any hurt feelings.) One of the many downsides of rapid technological change in the last fifty years is that the Boomers and Gen X and the Millennials and Gen Z and Gen Alpha have had such radically different formative experiences in childhood that it's harder to relate to each other. Growing up in the 1980s was a wildly different experience than growing up in the 2010s, and growing up in the 2010s was an even more wildly different experience than growing up in the 1960s. Smartphones and social media were dominant in 2020, barely starting in 2010, and implausible science fiction in 2000 and earlier, and so it was like the different generations grew up on different planets, because in some sense they actually did. (A five-year-old relative of mine just started school, and the descriptions of his school compared to what I remember of school really do sound like different planets entirely.) The Minecraft game and A Minecraft Movie might be one of those generation-locked experiences. Anyway, this has gotten very deep digression for what was essentially a portal-based LitRPG movie. A group of people experiencing various life difficulties in a rural Idaho town get sucked into the Minecraft world through a magic portal. There they must combine forces and learn to work together to master the Minecraft world to save it from an evil sorceress. As always, the fundamental question of any movie is the one that Russell Crowe's character shouted to the audience in Gladiator back in 2000. “Are you not entertained?” I admit I was entertained when watching A Minecraft Movie since it was funny and I recognized a lot of the video game mechanics, even though I've never actually played Minecraft. Like, Castlevania II had a night/day cycle the way Minecraft does, and Castlevania II was forty years ago. But that was another digression! I did enjoy A Minecraft Movie. It was kind of crazy, but it committed to the craziness and maintained a consistent creative vision, and I was entertained. Though I did think it was impressive how Jack Black's agent managed to insist that he sing several different times. Overall grade: B Next up is Back to School, which came out in 1986 and this is one of the better ‘80s comedies I've seen. Rodney Dangerfield plays Thornton Melon, who never went to college and is the wealthy owner of a chain of plus-sized clothing stores. His son Jason is attending Great Lakes University, and after Thornton's unfaithful gold-digging wife leaves him (Thornton is mostly relieved by this development), he decides to go visit his son. He quickly discovers that Jason is flailing at college, and decides to enroll to help out his son. Wacky adventures ensue! I quite enjoyed this. The fictional “Great Lakes University” was largely shot at UW-Madison in Wisconsin, which I found amusing because I spent a lot of time at UW-Madison several decades ago as a temporary IT employee. I liked seeing the characters walk past a place where I'd eat lunch outside when the day was nice, that kind of thing. Also, I'm very familiar with how the sausage gets made in higher ed. There's a scene where the dean is asking why Thornton is qualified to enter college, and then it cuts to the dean cheerfully overseeing the groundbreaking of the new Thornton Melon Hall which Thornton just donated, and I laughed so hard I almost hurt myself, because that is exactly how higher ed works. The movie had some pointless nudity, but it was only a few seconds and no doubt gets cut in network broadcasts. Overall grade: B Next up is Whiskey Galore, which came out in 1949 and this is a comedy set in Scotland during World War II. The villagers living on an isolated island have no whiskey due to wartime rationing. However, when a government ship carrying 50,000 cases of whiskey runs aground near the island, wacky hijinks ensue. I have to admit the first half of the movie was very slow and deliberate, gradually setting up all the pieces for later. Then, once the shipwreck happens, things pick up and the movie gets much funnier. Definitely worth watching both as a good comedy movie and an artifact of its time. A modicum of historical knowledge is required – if you don't know what the Home Guard is, you might have to do some Googling to understand the context of some of the scenes. Regrettably, the version I watched did not have captioning, so I had to pay really close attention to understand what the characters were saying, because some of the accents were very strong. Overall grade: B Next up is Happy Gilmore 2, which came out in 2025. This was dumb and overstuffed with celebrity cameos but thoroughly hilarious and I say this even though it uses one of my least favorite story tropes, namely “hero of previous movie is now a middle age loser.” However, the movie leads into it for comedy. When Happy Gilmore accidentally kills his wife with a line drive, he spirals into alcoholism and despair. But his five children still love him, and when his talented daughter needs tuition for school, Happy attempts to shake off his despair and go back to golf to win the money. But Happy soon stumbles onto a sinister conspiracy led by an evil CEO to transform the game of golf into his own personal profit center. Happy must team up with his old nemesis Shooter McGavin to save golf itself from the evil CEO. Amusingly, as I've said before, the best Adam Sandler movies are almost medieval. In medieval fables, it was common for a clever peasant to outwit pompous lords, corrupt priests, and greedy merchants. The best Adam Sandler protagonist remains an everyman who outwits the modern equivalent of pompous lords and corrupt priests, in this case an evil CEO. Overall grade: B+ Next up is Superman, which came out in 2025 and I thought this was pretty good and very funny at times. I think it caught the essential nature of Superman. Like, Superman should be a Lawful Good character. If he was a Dungeons and Dragons character, he would be a paladin. People on the Internet tend to take the characterization of superheroes seriously to perhaps an unhealthy degree, but it seems the best characterization of Superman is as an earnest, slightly dorky Boy Scout who goes around doing good deeds. The contrast of that good-hearted earnestness with his godlike abilities that would allow him to easily conquer and rule the world is what makes for an interesting character. I also appreciated how the movie dispensed with the overused trope of the Origin Story and just got down to business. In this movie, Lex Luthor is obsessed with destroying Superman and is willing to use both super-advanced technology and engineered geopolitical conflict to do it. Superman, because he's essentially a decent person, doesn't comprehend just how depraved Luthor is, and how far Luthor is willing to go out of petty spite. (Ironically, a billionaire willing to destroy the world out of petty spite is alas, quite realistic). Guy Gardener (“Jerkish Green Lantern”) and the extremely competent and the extremely exasperated Mr. Terrific definitely stole all their scenes. The director of the movie, James Gunn, was quite famously fired from Disney in 2018 for offensive jokes he had made on Twitter back when he was an edgy young filmmaker with an alcohol problem. I suppose Mr. Gunn can rest content knowing that Superman made more money than any Marvel movie released this year. Overall grade: A-   Next up is Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, which came out in 1988. This was a very strange movie, but nonetheless, one with an ambitious premise, strong performances, and a strong artistic vision. It's set in post WWII Los Angeles, and “toons” (basically cartoon characters) live and work alongside humans. Private eye Eddie Valiant hates toons since one of them killed his brother five years ago. However, he's hired by the head of a studio who's having trouble with one of his toon actors, Roger Rabbit. Roger's worried his wife Jessica is having an affair, and Valiant obtains pictures of Jessica playing patty cake (not a euphemism, they actually were playing patty cake) with another man. Roger has an emotional breakdown, and soon the other man winds up dead, and Roger insists he's innocent. Valiant and Roger find themselves sucked into a dangerous conspiracy overseen by a ruthless mastermind. This movie was such an interesting cultural artifact. It perfectly follows the structure of a ‘40s film noir movie, but with cartoons, and the dissonance between film noir and the cheerfulness of the toons was embraced and used as a frequently source of comedy. In fact, when the grim and dour Valiant uses the toons' comedy techniques as a tactical improvisation in a moment of mortal peril, it's both hilarious and awesome. Christopher Lloyd's performance as the villainous Judge Doom was amazing. (I don't think it's a spoiler to say that he's villainous, because his character is named Judge Doom and he's literally wearing a black hat.) Like, his performance perfectly captures something monstrous that is trying very hard to pretend to be human and not quite getting it right. And the amount of work it must have taken to make this movie staggers the mind. Nowadays, having live actors interact with cartoon characters is expensive, but not unduly so. It's a frequent technique. You see it all the time in commercials when a housewife is smiling at an animated roll of paper towels or something, and Marvel's essentially been doing it for years. But this was 1988! Computer animation was still a ways off. They had to shoot the movie on analog film, and then hand-draw all the animation and successfully match it to the live film. It wouldn't have worked without the performance of Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant, who plays everything perfectly straight in the same way Michael Caine did in A Muppet Christmas Carol. So kind of a strange movie, but definitely worth watching. And it has both Disney and Warner Brothers animated characters in the same movie, which is something we will never, ever see again. Overall grade: A Next up is K-Pop Demon Hunters, which came out in 2025. Like Who framed Roger Rabbit?, this is a very strange movie, but nonetheless with a clear and focused artistic vision. It is a cultural artifact that provides a fascinating look into a world of which I have no knowledge or interest, namely K-pop bands and their dueling fandoms. Anyway, the plot is that for millennia, female Korean musicians have used the magic of their voices to keep the demons locked away in a demon world. The current incarnation is a three-woman K-Pop group called Huntrix, and they are on the verge of sealing away the demons forever. Naturally, the Demon King doesn't like this, so one of his cleverer minions comes up with a plan. They'll start a Demon K-Pop Boy Band! Disguised as humans, the demon K-Pop group will win away Huntrix's fans, allowing them to breach the barrier and devour the world. However, one of the Huntrix musicians is half-demon, and she starts falling for the lead demon in the boy band, who is handsome and of course has a dark and troubled past. Essentially a musical K-drama follows. I have to admit I know practically nothing about K-Pop groups and their dueling fandoms, other than the fact that they exist. However, this was an interesting movie to watch. The animation was excellent, it did have a focused vision, and there were some funny bits. Overall grade: A Next up is Clarkson's Farm Season Four, which came out in 2025. A long time ago in the ‘90s, I watched the episode of Frasier where Frasier and Niles attempt to open a restaurant and it all goes horribly (yet hilariously) wrong. At the time, I had no money, but I promised myself that I would never invest in a restaurant. Nothing I have seen or learned in the subsequent thirty years has ever changed that decision. Season 4 of Clarkson's Farm is basically Jeremy Clarkson, like Frasier and Niles, attempting to open a restaurant, specifically a British pub. On paper it's a good idea, since Clarkson can provide the pub with food produced from his own farm and other local farmers. However, it's an enormous logistical nightmare, and Clarkson must deal with miles of red tape, contractors, and a ballooning budget, all while trying to keep his farm from going under. An excellent and entertaining documentary into the difficulties of both the farming life and food service. I still don't want to own a restaurant! Overall grade: A Next up is Tombstone, which came out in 1993. The Western genre of fiction is interesting because it's limited to such a very specific period of time and geographical region. Like the “Wild West” period that characterizes the Western genre really only lasted as a historical period from about 1865 to roughly 1890. The Western genre was at its most popular in movies from the 1940s and the 1960s, and I wonder if it declined because cultural and demographic changes made it unpopular to romanticize the Old West the way someone like Walt Disney did at Disneyland with “Frontierland.” Of course, the genre lives on in different forms in grittier Western movies, neo-Westerns like Yellowstone and Longmire, and a lot of the genre's conventions apply really well to science fiction. Everyone talks about Firefly being the first Space Western, but The Mandalorian was much more successful and was basically a Western in space (albeit with occasional visits from Space Wizards). Anyway! After that long-winded introduction, let's talk about Tombstone. When Val Kilmer died earlier this year, the news articles mentioned Tombstone as among his best work, so I decided to give it a watch. The plot centers around Wyatt Earp, played by Kurt Russell, who has decided to give up his career in law enforcement and move to Tombstone, Arizona, a silver mining boomtown, in hopes of making his fortune. However, Tombstone is mostly controlled by the Cowboys outlaw gang, and Earp is inevitably drawn into conflict with them. With the help of his brothers and Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer's character), Earp sets out to bring some law and order to Tombstone, whether the Cowboys like it or not. Holliday is in the process of dying from tuberculosis, which makes him a formidable fighter since he knows getting shot will be a less painful and protracted death than the one his illness will bring him. Kilmer plays him as a dissolute, scheming warrior-poet who nonetheless is a very loyal friend. Definitely a classic of the Western genre, and so worth watching. Overall grade: A Next up is Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the eighth Mission Impossible movie. Of the eight movies, I think the sixth one was the best one, but this one comes in at a close second. It continues on from Dead Reckoning. Ethan Hunt now possesses the key that will unlock the source code of the Entity, the malicious AI (think ChatGPT, but even more obviously evil) that is actively maneuvering the world's nuclear powers into destroying each other so the Entity can rule the remnants of humanity. Unfortunately, the Entity's source code is sitting in a wrecked Russian nuclear sub at the bottom of the Bering Sea. Even more unfortunately, the Entity knows that Hunt has the key and is trying to stop him, even as the Entity's former minion and Hunt's bitter enemy Gabriel seeks to seize control of the Entity for himself. A sense of apocalyptic doom hangs over the movie, which works well to build tension. Once again, the world is doomed, unless Ethan Hunt and his allies can save the day. The tension works extremely well during the movie's underwater sequence, and the final airborne duel between Hunt and Gabriel. I don't know if they're going to make any more Mission Impossible movies after this (they are insanely expensive), but if this is the end, it is a satisfying conclusion for the character of Ethan Hunt and the Impossible Mission Force. Overall grade: A Next up is Deep Cover, which came out in 2025. This is described as a comedy thriller, and I didn't know what to expect when I watched it, but I really enjoyed it. Bryce Dallas Howard plays Kat, a struggling comedy improv teacher living in London. Her best students are Marlon (played by Orlando Bloom), a dedicated character actor who wants to portray gritty realism but keeps getting cast in tacky commercials, and Hugh (played by Nick Mohammed), an awkward IT worker with no social skills whatsoever. One day, the three of them are recruited by Detective Sergeant Billings (played by Sean Bean) of the Metropolitan Police. The Met wants to use improv comedians to do undercover work for minor busts with drug dealers. Since it plays 200 pounds a pop, the trio agrees. Of course, things rapidly spiral out of control, because Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are actually a lot better at improv than they think, and soon they find themselves negotiating with the chief criminals of the London underworld. What follows is a movie that is both very tense and very funny. Kat, Marlon, and Hugh are in way over their heads, and will have to do the best improv of their lives to escape a very grisly fate. Whether Sean Bean dies or not (as is tradition), you will just have to watch the movie and find out. Overall grade: A Next up is Puss in Boots: The Final Wish, which came out in 2022. I don't personally know much about the history of Disney as a corporation, and I don't much care, but I do have several relatives who are very interested in the history of the Disney corporation, and therefore I have picked up some by osmosis. Apparently Disney CEO Michael Eisner forcing out Jeffrey Katzenberg in the 1990s was a very serious mistake, because Katzenberg went on to co-found DreamWorks, which has been Disney's consistent rival for animation for the last thirty years. That's like “CIA Regime Change Blowback” levels of creating your own enemy. Anyway, historical ironies aside, Puss in Boots: The Final Wish was a funny and surprisingly thoughtful animated movie. Puss in Boots is a legendary outlaw and folk hero, but he has used up eight of his nine lives. An ominous bounty hunter who looks like a humanoid wolf begins pursuing him, and the Wolf is able to shrug off the best of Puss In Boots' attacks. Panicked, Puss hides in a retirement home for elderly cats, but then hears rumors of the magical Last Wish. Hoping to use it to get his lives back, Puss In Boots sets off on the quest. It was amusing how Little Jack Horner and Goldilocks and the Three Bears were rival criminal gangs seeking the Last Wish. Overall grade: A Next up is Chicken People, which came out in 2016. A good documentary film gives you a glimpse into an alien world that you would otherwise never visit. In this example, I have absolutely no interest in competitive chicken breeding and will only raise chickens in my backyard if society ever collapses to the level that it becomes necessary for survival. That said, this was a very interesting look into the work of competitive chicken breeding. Apparently, there is an official “American Standard of Perfection” for individual chicken breeds, and the winner of the yearly chicken competition gets the title “Super Grand Champion.” Not Grand Champion, Super Grand Champion! That looks impressive on a resume. It is interesting how chicken breeding is in some sense an elaborate Skinner Box – like you can deliberately set out to breed chickens with the desirable traits on the American Standard of Perfection, but until the chickens are hatched and grow up, you don't know how they're going to turn out, so you need to try again and again and again… Overall grade: A Next up is The Mask of Zoro, which came out in 1998. I saw this in the theatre when it came out 27 years ago, but that was 27 years ago, and I don't have much of a memory of it, save that I liked it. So when I had the chance to watch it again, I did! Anthony Hopkins plays Diego de la Vega, who has the secret identity of Zorro in the final days before Mexico breaks away from the Spanish Empire. With Mexico on the verge of getting its independence, Diego decides to hang up his sword and mask and focus on his beloved wife and daughter. Unfortunately, the military governor Don Montero realizes Diego is Zorro, so has him arrested, kills his wife, and steals his baby daughter to raise as his own. Twenty years later, a bandit named Alejandro loses his brother and best friends to a brutal cavalry commander. It turns out that Montero is returning to California from Spain, and plans to seize control of California as an independent republic (which, of course, will be ruled by him). In the chaos, Diego escapes from prison and encounters a drunken Alejandro, and stops him from a futile attack upon the cavalry commander. He then proposes a pact – Diego will train Alejandro as the next Zorro, and together they can take vengeance upon the men who wronged them. This was a good movie. It was good to see that my taste in movies 27 years ago wasn't terrible. It manages to cram an entire epic plot into only 2 hours and 20 minutes. In some ways it was like a throwback to a ‘40s movie but with modern (for the ‘90s) production values, and some very good swordfights. Overall grade: A Next up is Wick is Pain, which came out in 2025. I've seen all four John Wick movies and enjoyed them thoroughly, though I've never gotten around to any of the spinoffs. Wick is Pain is a documentary about how John Wick went from a doomed indie movie with a $6.5 million hole in its budget to one of the most popular action series of the last few decades. Apparently Keanu Reeves made an offhand joke about how “Wick is pain” and that became the mantra of the cast and crew, because making an action movie that intense really was a painful experience. Definitely worth watching if you enjoyed the John Wick movies or moviemaking in general. Overall grade: A The last movie I saw this summer was Game Night, which came out in 2016. It was a hilarious, if occasionally dark comedy action thriller. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams play Max and Annie Davis, a married couple who are very competitive and enjoy playing games of all kinds. Jason has an unresolved conflict with his brother Brooks, and one night Brooks invites them over for game night, which Max resents. Halfway through the evening, Brooks is kidnapped, with Max and Annie assume is part of the game. However, Brooks really is involved in something shady. Hilarity ensues, and it's up to Max and Annie to rescue Brooks and stay alive in the process. This was really funny, though a bit dark in places. That said, Max and Annie have a loving and supportive marriage, so it was nice to see something like that portrayed on the screen. Though this also leads to some hilarity, like when Annie accidentally shoots Max in the arm. No spoilers, but the punchline to that particular sequence was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Overall grade: A So no A+ movie this time around, but I still saw a bunch of solid movies I enjoyed. One final note, I have to admit, I've really come to respect Adam Sandler as an entertainer, even if his movies and comedy are not always to my taste. He makes what he wants, makes a lot of money, ensures that his friends get paid, and then occasionally takes on a serious role in someone else's movie when he wants to flex some acting muscles. I am not surprised that nearly everyone who's in the original Happy Gilmore who was still alive wanted to come back for Happy Gilmore 2. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show enjoyable and perhaps a guide to some good movies to watch. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

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This week, Kate answers listener texts and voicemails. She snorkels left chest logo polo critters of yesterday and today, organizes mall chain restaurants into experiential tiers, power ranks Gatorade flavors, and explores a world where the Cullens' immortality problems are simply solved by homeschooling. Yep, that's the episode. Enjoy! tiers of mall chain restaurants, Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Thank you to AllModern for furnishing Kate's Season 2 Studio! AllModern has the best of modern furniture and decor all in one place. With styles from Scandi and mid-century, to minimalist and maximalist, every design is hand-vetted for quality by their team of experts. Plus they have fast + free shipping! Check out allmodern.com; you'll find Kate's bookshelves here and her new rug here!Fuel your day with the freshest, best-tasting meal delivery made by award-winning chefs. Go to cookunity.com/bethereinfivefree or enter code bethereinfivefree before checkout for free premium meals for life. Head to cozyearth.com and use my code BETHEREINFIVE for 40% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here!Get healthy, glowing skin for summer with clean, vegan skin and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BETHEREINFIVE at OSEAMalibu.com. You'll get free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $50. Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Start Ritual or add Essential Prenatal to your subscription today.

It's September which pretty much rounds up to Halloween, so we're starting spooky season and watching Clown in a Cornfield. How can we possibly get Gen Z and Millennials to join forces? By making them realize they have a common enemy, and that enemy is an evil boomer clown. It works on many levels really.  Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

Russia has launched its largest aerial bombardment of Ukraine of the war, firing over 800 missiles and drones into the territory. The attack killed at least three people and has hit a government compound for the first time. We get the latest from Kyiv and speak to a member of Ukraine's parliament.Also in the programme: US President Trump threatens to send the national guard to Chicago, after deploying troops in two other major cities; and the Catholic Church's first saint from the Millennial generation.(Photo: smoke billowing over the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, after a Russian hit. Credit: Shutterstock / Dolzhenko)

The Catholic Church will acquire its first millennial saint today, when Pope Leo XIV canonises someone who, if he were alive today, would be young enough to be his son. Carlo Acutis, a ‘computer geek' from a prosperous Italian family, died aged just 15 in 2006. In this episode of Holy Smoke, Damian Thompson talks to Mgr Anthony Figueiredo and the Italian-based journalist Nicholas Farrell about the extraordinary phenomenon of St Carlo, the miracles associated with him – and the scepticism they arouse – and a mean-spirited attack on him by one of the late Pope Francis's closest advisers. Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researcher Robert Bellah wrote in Habits of the Heart that 81% of Americans believe that you should come to religious conclusions APART from any religious organization. In other words, the majority of people believe you don't find God in community. They think you find God on your own. The reality is that Americans today, including many Christians, have reported that they've never been lonelier. Gen Z 18-22 year-olds are the loneliest, followed by Millennials. Why? Because we're trying to do life and faith on our own terms, not cemented into Church community.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3273: Wanderer explains why asset allocation is less about chasing the “perfect” ratio and more about managing your emotions as an investor. By starting small with a 50/50 mix of equities and bonds, new investors can build confidence, ride out market crashes, and eventually shift toward more aggressive strategies without panicking at volatility. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/invest/what-should-my-asset-allocation-be-nervous-newbie-edition/ Quotes to ponder: "While the cold, hard math indicates the single biggest determinant of long-term financial success is your asset allocation, in practice the single biggest determinant of long-term financial success is you, the investor." "The great thing about this strategy is that you'll only have $5000 in the markets when this happens, so you're less likely to freak out." "The trick about investing is that there's no real trick to it. The only thing you have to watch out for is your own fear forcing you to do the exact wrong thing at the exact wrong time." Episode references: Canadian Couch Potato: https://canadiancouchpotato.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On Sunday the Catholic Church will acquire its first millennial saint, when Pope Leo XIV canonises someone who, if he were alive today, would be young enough to be his son. Carlo Acutis, a ‘computer geek' from a prosperous Italian family, died aged just 15 in 2006. In this episode of Holy Smoke, Damian Thompson talks to Mgr Anthony Figueiredo and the Italian-based journalist Nicholas Farrell about the extraordinary phenomenon of St Carlo, the miracles associated with him – and the scepticism they arouse – and a mean-spirited attack on him by one of the late Pope Francis's closest advisers. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the LuxeGen Group Chat. This week, Daisy is joined by India and Stephanie to take a look at everything the internet can't stop talking about. From Grace Beverley's viral wedding – complete with her husband's “Groom's Journal” – to Gen Z's Millennial Bootcamp on social media, the trio break down the trends, rules and language you need to know. They also dig into the rumours about Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun, the fact that Harry Styles has been spotted out and about with Zoë Kravitz and why a new kids' landline is the ultimate throwback. Plus, there's the Versace camcorder campaign, glowing ice pops in Ibiza, Maison Margiela tapping Miley Cyrus and an $80k-a-month Supreme deal that has everyone wondering which brand they'd choose. Finally, they share the TV and products they're loving right now – from a high school catfish drama to ARKET finds and Laneige's latest beauty drop.Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadians are remembering hockey legend Ken Dryden, who died yesterday at the age of 78. During his career, Dryden was a Hall of Famer - with six Stanley Cups under his goalie pads - and was a key part of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970s. He was also a lawyer, author, politician AND NHL executive. We'll take a look back on his long and storied career.Also: The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off this week for its 50th anniversary. Festival goers are being treated to a slate of films from all over the world - as well as some standouts shot right here in Canada. You'll hear about the state of the festival, and some of the most anticipated releases.And: He was the teenager known as God's Influencer. Now, he's about to be canonized by the Pope. We'll take you to Rome to hear about the miracles - and the websites - that led to the first Millenial Saint.Plus: A new Inuktitut translation app powered by AI, South Korean workers arrested in an immigration raid, and more.

On this week's AP Religion Minute, Pope Leo XIV is set to canonize the first millennial saint. AP Correspondent Walter Ratliff reports.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3273: Wanderer explains why asset allocation is less about chasing the “perfect” ratio and more about managing your emotions as an investor. By starting small with a 50/50 mix of equities and bonds, new investors can build confidence, ride out market crashes, and eventually shift toward more aggressive strategies without panicking at volatility. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/invest/what-should-my-asset-allocation-be-nervous-newbie-edition/ Quotes to ponder: "While the cold, hard math indicates the single biggest determinant of long-term financial success is your asset allocation, in practice the single biggest determinant of long-term financial success is you, the investor." "The great thing about this strategy is that you'll only have $5000 in the markets when this happens, so you're less likely to freak out." "The trick about investing is that there's no real trick to it. The only thing you have to watch out for is your own fear forcing you to do the exact wrong thing at the exact wrong time." Episode references: Canadian Couch Potato: https://canadiancouchpotato.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3273: Wanderer explains why asset allocation is less about chasing the “perfect” ratio and more about managing your emotions as an investor. By starting small with a 50/50 mix of equities and bonds, new investors can build confidence, ride out market crashes, and eventually shift toward more aggressive strategies without panicking at volatility. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/invest/what-should-my-asset-allocation-be-nervous-newbie-edition/ Quotes to ponder: "While the cold, hard math indicates the single biggest determinant of long-term financial success is your asset allocation, in practice the single biggest determinant of long-term financial success is you, the investor." "The great thing about this strategy is that you'll only have $5000 in the markets when this happens, so you're less likely to freak out." "The trick about investing is that there's no real trick to it. The only thing you have to watch out for is your own fear forcing you to do the exact wrong thing at the exact wrong time." Episode references: Canadian Couch Potato: https://canadiancouchpotato.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the conclusion to our three part series we wrap it up with a conversation with two millennials! It's a great conversation on how we as the church can best serve and pastor that generation. We hope you enjoy the episode!

In Episode 256 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill catches up with rising country artist Tyler Nance for a powerful and personal conversation. Fresh off a wave of momentum from his breakout hit “Keeps Me Sane,” Tyler shares his journey navigating the Nashville scene, finding his voice as a songwriter, and staying grounded amidst rising attention. The two dive into Tyler's recent festival performances, the song's emotional roots, and how his former life as a welder influences his storytelling. With raw honesty, Tyler opens up about anxiety, mental health, and the importance of faith and redemption in both life and music. From small-town recognition to Nashville networking, he reflects on the challenges of the grind and the purpose behind the music. With his new project Midwest Memoir on the way, this episode is a window into the heart of a songwriter driven by authenticity, resilience, and connection. Follow on Social Media Tyler Nance: @tylernance.music Matt Burrill: @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round: @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy   Chapters (00:00:00) - Ike Nance(00:02:51) - What is it about "Keep Me sane" on Your album(00:05:08) - What's It Like Being a Resident of Nashville Now?(00:06:28) - How Big Is Anxiety in Millennials?(00:10:28) - Mid-Missouri Story: Midwest Memoir(00:13:00) - What's the recording process been like now, too? Because everything(00:15:39) - How Working On The Road Helped Me Deal With My Music(00:18:57) - Tyler Nance on Being Famous In His hometown(00:21:38) - Mugshot as Cover Art for "(00:25:42) - Cruisins(00:26:30) - "" Back on Spotify(00:28:03) - Whiskey Mirror(00:30:43) - What's the Worst Case of Addiction that you've kind of Seen(00:32:52) - What's it like being a fourth generation farmer in Tennessee?(00:36:26) - One Year Later: The Redemption(00:40:36) - Ray Rowdy Shout Out Joe Costa & Martina(00:41:47) - Tyler Tillers on Working With Joe Walsh(00:45:54) - Toby Keith(00:47:20) - Tyler Chillers on Taylor McCall's New Album(00:49:44) - Favorite Eminem Song(00:53:14) - Tyler the Creator on Country and Hip Hop(00:56:33) - Tyler on his Next Album(00:59:27) - Noel Gallagher on His New Album(01:02:35) - Keeps Me Sane

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on everything that has made the rounds this past week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction26:10 - Fan mails39:35 - X of the week4338 - Catch Up01:16:50 - Believe or not01:23:57 - weekly essentials01:32:20 - Once upon a time01:42:40 - President Tinubu says the creation of state police is inevitable

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What does retirement and financial planning look like when you're 25? And, why should young people start caring about it now? In this episode of #GenZ,  Dr. Meghan Grace is joined by Zechariah Schaefer, founder of Ascent Personal Finance, to explore what financial planning and retirement preparation actually means for Gen Z. This conversation dives into how today's Gen Z professionals are redefining success, blending purpose with planning, and seeking financial strategies that truly fit the life they want to live today and in the future. Zechariah shares his personal story—from growing up around Wall Street to launching his own advice-only wealth firm designed specifically for high-earning Gen Z and Millennial clients. Together, Meghan and Zechariah uncover how young people today are navigating wealth-building with intentionality, flexibility, and a healthy skepticism of outdated financial norms. You'll leave feeling empowered to reflect honestly on your finances and your future. Zechariah leaves us with simple, practical insights: Money is your story. It's not just numbers. It's about aligning dollars with your values and the life you want. Rent or buy? Do the math. Owning a house isn't always best. In many places, renting saves money and reduces stress. 401(k)s and IRAs are buckets. They're not investments. They're tools with tax benefits. Use them in the right order. DIY or hire? Test yourself. Do you have the time, talent, and desire to manage your money? If not, find help. And if you hire, make sure they review your tax return. Start simple. Spend less than you earn. Pay off high-interest debt. If possible, save about 15% of income and use tax-advantaged accounts first. Make sure your money is invested and diversified, not just sitting in cash. Connect with Zechariah on LinkedIn Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Focus Financial. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.

In this episode, we sit down with Max Britton, CEO of Sunder Energy, Army veteran, mentor, and one of the driving forces behind one of the largest solar sales organizations in the country. From his early days serving in Iraq, to a career pivot from lobbying to door-to-door solar sales, Max shares powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, and building long-term success in an often volatile industry. We cover his military background, the leap of faith that took him into solar, the importance of perspective, navigating honor in business, and the growth of Sunder Energy into a company with thousands of reps and hundreds of millions in commissions paid out. Max also opens up about leadership challenges, maintaining culture, financial literacy, and finding balance between ambition, family, and personal growth. If you're in sales, leadership, or simply looking for timeless lessons on perseverance and integrity, this conversation is a must-watch. Chapter Markers 00:00 – Meet Max Britton, CEO of Sunder Energy 01:00 – Army Service & Leadership Lessons 02:30 – From Lobbyist to Solar Entrepreneur 05:00 – Faith, Values & Life Reset 07:30 – Honor and Integrity in Business 11:00 – Sales Rep to CEO Journey 15:00 – Building Culture & Leadership at Sunder 22:00 – Gratitude, Growth & Long-Term Success 32:00 – Solar Industry Challenges & Future Opportunities 38:00 – Financial Literacy for Sales Professionals 45:00 – Work-Life Balance, Sacrifice & Family 49:00 – Paradigm Shifts & Social Media Strategy 55:00 – Advice to Younger Self Connect with Max Britton and Sunder Energy:  https://www.instagram.com/maxbritton19k/?hl=en https://sunderenergy.com/ If you enjoyed this conversation with Max Britton, make sure to like the video, subscribe for more powerful episodes on sales, leadership, and entrepreneurship, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share this with someone who's chasing growth—and don't forget to hit the bell so you never miss an update. #MaxBritton #SunderEnergy #SolarEnergy #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipLessons #SolarIndustry #FinancialLiteracy #CEOJourney

On this episode, we're talking with Isabel Washington, the founder of Laurel's, a rapidly growing ready-to-drink coffee brand powered by regenerative A2 dairy. We dive into Isabel's personal journey discovering A2 milk, how it transformed her relationship with dairy, and why it became the cornerstone of her brand. You'll hear how she spotted a massive gap in the RTD coffee aisle — where 90% of products were non-dairy — and why she designed Laurel's first three SKUs to reflect what people actually order at real coffee shops. Isabel also pulls back the curtain on the scrappy, behind-the-scenes grind of building a CPG brand from scratch — from tying up all her money in the first production run to grinding through 40 demos in 50 days at Erewhon. And we talk about the bigger picture — how content, culture, and motivated moms will determine the future of regenerative food and beverage. Episode Highlights:

On this week's AP Religion Roundup, Pope Leo XIV is ready to canonize the first millennial saint. AP Correspondent Walter Ratliff reports.

To kick off season four of The Central Seminary Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Roy Beacham and Dr. Kevin Bauder to discuss Millennial Sacrifices. In this episode, we explore the role of the sacrificial system prophesied in Ezekiel 40-48 and some of the differences between the Old Testament sacrifices and those in the Millennium. Thanks for subscribing! Visit is at centralseminary.edu

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker and Jeremiah Poff of the Washington Examiner discuss the challenges faced by millennials and Gen Z in achieving home ownership and building wealth. They explore the economic shifts from a production-driven economy to a consumption-driven one, the impact of inflation on housing prices, and the role of student debt in economic mobility. The conversation highlights the importance of local economic drivers and corporate responsibility in creating sustainable communities. They also address the need for effective messaging of economic policies to connect with everyday Americans. Read Jeremiah's work at the Washington ExaminerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not just a Star Trek movie! Mike and Kyle talk about the different generations, the origins of generational theory, age gap relationships, the gayness of each generation, the generation lost to AIDS, industries that Millennials have killed, and, yes, Star Trek. In this episode: News- 3:53 || Main Topic (Generations)- 14:23 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:12:20 Buy our book, You're Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. It's also available as an audiobook on Audible, Spotify, and more. If you want to join Mike and Kyle on their 2027 Mexican Riviera cruise, visit www.gayishpodcast.com/cruise to sign up. Make sure to check Gayish as the podcast you're attending for. On the Patreon bonus segment, Kyle tells Mike some Gen Alpha slang. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

It's Thursday, September 4th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Sudanese police interrupt funeral service to arrest 5 Christians Police in Sudan disrupted a funeral prayer meeting last month to arrest five Christians. The Christians are South Sudanese. Police have been targeting Ethiopian and South Sudanese nationals for deportation as civil war rages in Sudan. Muslim extremists in the country are also calling for officials to arrest South Sudanese Christians in particular.  A local church leader told Morning Star News, “There is a growing fear among the South Sudanese Christians. So, they remain indoors in order to avoid being arrested.” Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Sudan. The Northeast African nation is ranked fifth on the Open Doors World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian.  Sudanese landslide killed 1,000 people Speaking of Sudan, the country suffered one of its worst natural disasters in recent history.  On Sunday, a landslide wiped out the village of Tarasin in the western region of Darfur. Only one person survived, leaving an estimated 1,000 people dead. The landslide came after weeks of heavy rainfall in the mountainous region. Getting aid to the area is already difficult due to the ongoing civil war. In recent years, Sudan's conflict has generated what is considered the world's largest humanitarian crisis.  25.9 million digital Bible downloads in 2024 The United Bible Societies Fellowship reached 240 countries and territories with millions of copies of the Bible last year. The Fellowship of Bible Societies facilitated 25.9 million digital Bible downloads in 2024. This outpaced full Bible printings for the first time. The fellowship distributed 22.5 million printed Bibles last year. It also distributed 8.6 million printed New Testaments and over 118 million printed portions of Scripture.  Brazil led the way in printed and digital distribution, followed by India, China, Nigeria, and the Philippines.  Brazilian homeschool mom lost her case in court Earlier this week, a Brazilian court heard a case of a mom prosecuted for homeschooling her son.   Regiane Cichelero was facing fines of $20,000 and threats of losing custody of her child, for daring to choose home education on religious grounds.   Alliance Defending Freedom International has taken up the case. Her legal counsel, Julio Pohl, points out that “No parent should fear state punishment for choosing to homeschool their child. Regiane made a lawful and conscientious decision to teach her son at home. We are hopeful that the court will affirm her rights and take an important step toward protecting parental rights in Brazil.”   Sadly, Cichelero lost the case.  She was ordered to re-enroll her child in Brazilian public school and ordered to pay the equivalent of $20,000 for not complying. She said, “We will take the case to the Supreme Federal Court and from there, if we continue to receive a ‘no,' we will take it to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.” She had a special message for the Christian homeschoolers who have been praying for her. Cichelero said, “To you who prayed, my sincere thanks. Remember, prayers never return empty. The Lord is sovereign over all things. The Lord has called us for this time, for this cause, for this moment. We are writing history. … He is still the God who controls everything. He has not abandoned us!” US military strike kills 11 Venezuelan terrorists in boat with narcotics The United States conducted a military strike on Tuesday on a drug boat from Venezuela. On Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in International waters transporting illegal narcotics, heading to the United States. The strike resulted in 11 terrorists killed in action.” Listen to comments from President Trump. TRUMP: “On the boat, you had massive amounts of drugs. We have tapes of them speaking. It was massive amounts of drugs coming into our country to kill a lot of people. Everybody fully understands that. In fact, you see it, you see the bags of drugs all over the boat. And they were hit obviously. They won't be doing it again. And I think a lot of other people won't be doing it again when they watch that tape. We have to protect our country, and we're going to.” President Trump said the terrorists belonged to Tren de Aragua. The Venezuelan gang is responsible for mass murder, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and acts of violence.  Trump supports Christian pregnancy centers The Trump administration is supporting Christian pregnancy centers in New Jersey in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. First Choice Women's Resource Centers is challenging New Jersey's unconstitutional investigation into its operations. Erin Hawley, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, said, “New Jersey's attorney general is targeting First Choice—a ministry that provides parenting classes, free ultrasounds, baby clothes, and more to its community—simply because of its pro-life views. The Constitution protects First Choice and its donors from demands by a hostile state official to disclose their identities.” 50% of Congress are people of Biblical principle The Christian Employers Alliance released their new report card on U.S. Congressional leaders. The index scores lawmakers on a 0-to-100 scale based on their alignment with Biblical principles. Republicans tended to score better than Democrats. Of the 535 members of Congress, half scored 50% or better. Margaret Luculano is the president of the Christian Employers Alliance. She told the Washington Examiner, “Our faith is the foundation of how we live and lead, and lawmakers need that same compass as they face complex policies. That's why we launched the Biblical Business Index — a first-of-its-kind tool bringing together theologians and policy experts to connect Scripture with today's legislation.” Wisdom says in Proverbs 8:15, “By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice.” Gen Z & Millennials attend church more often than older Americans And finally, the Barna Group released new research from its ongoing State of the Church initiative. The report found Christians from younger generations are attending church more frequently than before. They also attend more often than Christians from older generations.  Churchgoers from Gen Z attend 1.9 times per month, while Millennials attend 1.8 times per month. The average for U.S. churched adults is 1.6 per month. Also, Gen Z and Millennial churchgoers attend nearly twice as much as they did in 2020. Psalm 122:1 says, “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go into the house of the LORD.'” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, September 4th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

On this episode of Through The Pines, we'll provide a Millennial's Guide to Financial Freedom   Millennials and Gen Z are navigating a financial landscape marked by high living costs, stagnant wages relative to inflation, and evolving career dynamics (e.g., gig economy, remote work). Recent data highlights their challenges:   Student Debt: Over 45 million Americans owe $1.7 trillion in student loans, with Millennials and Gen Z bearing the brunt. Many are delaying major life milestones like buying homes or starting families. Homeownership Barriers: Rising home prices and interest rates (hovering around 6–7% in 2025) make homeownership elusive, especially in urban areas. Retirement Concerns: Only 55% of Millennials have retirement savings, and Gen Z is just starting to grapple with long-term planning, per recent surveys. Economic Optimism: Despite challenges, these generations are entrepreneurial, with 54% of Gen Z expressing interest in side hustles or starting businesses, according to 2024 studies.     Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while training in his F1 Ferrari, this is Through the Pines.   Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com   2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -  Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion - Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -    Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com Website: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/baxter-nelsen-associates   __________________________________________________________________________   This podcast was produced by The Banyan Collective and recorded in our camp trailer studio located inside the Monarch Building inside the 9 Rails Arts District on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah.   ***Find value in this podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   WATCH & SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube @throughthepines LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pinespodcast Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pines_podcast/   Through the Pines  -  Reminding you to use Yesterday's Dollars to Finance Tomorrow's Dreams.   ****   This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.   Through the Pines Podcast Copyright, The Banyan Collective - 2025   #podcast #money #wealth #retirement #financialplanning #finances #networth 

In this episode of God Talk the host examines a recent Gallup poll showing 9.3% of U.S. adults now identify as LGBTQ+, with steep generational differences: Silent generation 1.8%, Boomers 3%, Gen X 5.1%, Millennials 14.2%, and Gen Z 23% (with notable gender gaps: Gen Z women 31% vs men 12%). The host links this rise to the removal of the Ten Commandments and weakening of moral absolutes, shares personal anecdotes about corporate Pride promotions, discusses Texas's move to restore the Ten Commandments in schools, and warns of societal consequences without a moral reset.

Generation X is often called the “forgotten middle child” between Boomers and Millennials, but with 65 million Gen Xers moving into their 50s and early 60s, they're facing a massive financial challenge: skyrocketing healthcare costs. In this episode of Friends Talk Money, Pam Krueger, Terry Savage, and Richard Eisenberg unpack why healthcare, not retirement savings, is now the #1 financial concern for Gen X. From high insurance premiums and long-term care to hidden out-of-pocket costs, we break down: Why Gen X is more worried about healthcare than retirement savings How rising costs are squeezing families still raising kids & saving for retirement What Medicare will and won't cover Smart planning tools: HSAs, catch-up contributions & employer health benefits Why fee-only fiduciary advisors can help Gen Xers plan ahead and avoid surprises If you're Gen X (or love someone who is), this is a must-listen to help prepare for a healthier, more financially secure retirement.  Links: This is Generation X's biggest retirement worry — and it's not money (MarketWatch) Gen X Is Headed for Retirement Crisis: 5 Ways To Avoid Being Part of the Trend (GoBankingRates) Three Things You Should Do – And Not Do – To Prepare For Your Retirement (Wealthramp) Health Savings Account (Terry Savage) Want to Retire at 67? See if You Can Answer These Five Questions (Kiplinger)

Welcome back to America's #1 Daily Podcast,  featuring America's #1 Real Estate Coaches and Top EXP Realty Sponsors in the World, Tim and Julie Harris. Ready to become an EXP Realty Agent and join Tim and Julie Harris?  Visit: https://whylibertas.com/harris or text Tim directly at 512-758-0206. ******************* 2025's Real Estate Rollercoaster: Dodge the Career-Killers with THIS Mastermind!

Why Late Millennials and Gen Z are Failing Miserably in Real Estate

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with our summer intern, Nathan Oyer, who's about to head back to Binghamton University. In this episode, you'll hear a candid introduction with Nathan about his experiences as a TAP intern, then we'll dive right into the training session Nathan led for our team. He shares his insights and research on what makes Gen Z tick, from their love of authentic marketing to the language and wellness trends driving their travel decisions. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why understanding the differences between generations is key when crafting messages and campaigns aimed at Gen Z versus Millennials, Gen X, or Boomers What makes Gen Z unique as consumers, including their desire for relatable, authentic, wellness-oriented experiences How language and slang can both help and hinder brands when communicating with Gen Z Why relatability, authenticity, and micro-influencers now matter more than celebrity endorsements when engaging with Gen Z audiences What role wellness plays in Gen Z's travel and purchasing decisions, and how destinations and brands can tap into this trend How Gen Z views and responds to cancel culture and why transparency and a willingness to learn from mistakes are so critical Bridging Generational Gaps in Tourism Marketing To market effectively, it's essential to understand the context and experiences that have shaped each generation. Nathan outlined a generational roadmap, from Baby Boomers who value face-to-face connections, paper mail, and research-driven marketing—all the way to Gen Z, born between 1995 and 2009. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z grew up with technology at their fingertips. They're digital natives, expect user-friendly web interactions, and are famous for their short attention spans. Where Millennials (born 1980–1994) might be drawn to nostalgia and Instagram, Gen Z's heart belongs to TikTok, Snapchat, and real-time, less-curated microcontent. Slang to Improve Storytelling One playful, but important, aspect discussed was slang. Gen Z's ever-evolving language isn't just about new words; it's a reflection of community, humor, and relatability. Nathan led the TAP team through some current favorites (like “NPC,” and “no cap”), but did share a word of caution that slang is tricky territory for brands. Using slang can humanize a brand and make content pop, but if brands try too hard or use trends after their expiration date, they risk coming across as “cringe” (Gen Z's word, not ours). Wellness, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility Wellness isn't just a trend for Gen Z, it's a lifestyle. They're proactive about their mental and physical health, seeking out travel experiences that contribute to self-care and well-being. When looking for ways to engage Gen Z travelers there are lots of opportunities around trips like spa retreats, vegan experiences and sustainable stays. To connect with Gen Z, brands have to blend strategy with sincerity: adopt the right language, stay up to date with trends, and continuously center authenticity and purpose. Resources: Website: https://travelalliancepartnership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanoyer/ Slides: https://travelalliancepartnership.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PESO-101-Speak-Their-Language.pdf We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more o​f. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

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