Podcasts about xmas special

Welcome back to Private Parts: Private Parts HR will see you now…did you know 10% of Brits get fired from their Office Xmas Party antics every year?! Liv reads out the most savage listener stories…from disciplinarys and drunken antics to just morally wrong!! All remain anonymous but nothing is off limits!

2025 Xmas Special 1: Paul McCartney Deluxe Reissue and Meeting Jane Seymour for Xmas Well, Sir Paul has reissued his classic Christmas song on yellow vinyl, so it's only fair that we reissue our 2019 discussion of "Wonderful Christmas" as well!  The audio has been improved, so hopefully it will almost be like listening to a brand new episode!! We also spend some time talking about our recent trip to the 2025 Hallmark Christmas Con and meeting a number of stars, including the legendary Jane Seymour, with whom we had a surprising conversation!  It was a thrill for us, and we are very happy to give you most of the details here in this episode's exclusive bonus content! Read more at http://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com/ Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast You can also find us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@permanentrecordpodcast Check out some pictures at https://www.instagram.com/permanentrecordpodcast/ Join the ever-growing crowd on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/permrecordpod.bsky.social Leave a voicemail for Brian & Sarah at (724) 490-8324 or https://www.speakpipe.com/PermRecordPod  - we're ready to believe you!

The secret power of any holiday tradition is repetition. Endless re-runs of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas or A Charlie Brown Christmas are what engraved them into the cultural consciousness as "classics." So, in a similar spirit, we're re-releasing this very special seasonal ceremony to make your holy days a little more meta and a bit more magical. Is Santa Claus a wizard? What is the true meaning of Christmas? Did you get me any presents? All of these classic Christmas questions are at long last answered in this very special Meta Modern Xmas Special! Originally released December 25, 2023 Give the Wizard some holiday cheer at: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

It's another Christmas edition of the After Party featuring the one and only Freddy! As he comes on shares his horny story, tells us who broke his heart and how he became a horny boy/party boy in El Paso. Plus Voo lines up some questions so we can roundtable! Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

Santa came by to visit with us last weekend. And by last weekend, we mean last March or something. We talk about what metal guys are on what side of the Naughty/Nice list, as well as Santa's logistics.PODCAST THEM DOWNLinks: https://linktr.ee/pctdPatreon: https://patreon.com/podcastthemdownMerch: https://steelresolve.com/podcast-them-down

Oh God. Time for some loud swearing, heavy drinking, and ludicrous conversations about nothing of any note - it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Special! This year we have an argument about bodily fluids, and Steve shares his novel alternative to having a vasectomy. We talk about our favourite and least favourite shows of the year. There's a world exclusive book announcement, and Ellie reveals a secret she's been keeping from Jessie since August. Of course, it wouldn't be Christmas without our stupid traditions - Linda Chat, gifts no one wants, and we find out if Jessie has a new job. Then it's time for the most controversial Ham Review of all time. Here's the recipe that won this year (or did it?): @gidsgidsWe finish with a bumper crop of Scummy Mummy Confessions, and share our hopes and dreams for 2026. Thank you so much for listening, especially if you're one of those people who's listened to these nonsensical Christmas specials for over a decade now. This one's for you. Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year! Love E&H x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If God really communicates with us, how do we recognize His voice? In this conversation, Brian and Jon walk through why hearing God matters — for direction, correction, and most importantly, connection. Scripture paints a picture of a God who speaks, guides, reveals, and leads His people into truth.We explore the many ways God communicates — visually, auditorily, kinesthetically — and how each of us can grow in our capacity to hear. But hearing God also requires discernment: His voice always aligns with Scripture, reflects His character, produces spiritual fruit, and is confirmed in community.Finally, the episode addresses the barriers that make hearing difficult: hurry, self-sufficiency, pride, sin, unforgiveness, and fear. Learning to listen, obey, and rest becomes a way of life that opens us to deeper relationship with God and growing spiritual maturity.

10 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 015 of the special with twice as much fun because of a double topic that is equally as deep as important.

11 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 014 of the special with a topic close to my heart.

12 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 013 of the special with a new topic that's going deep inside out.

Was macht ein Weihnachtsmenü wirklich perfekt? In diesem X-MAS Special verrät Spitzenköchin Cornelia Poletto, wie Festtagsküche stressfrei, genussvoll und überraschend vielseitig gelingt – von vegetarischen Highlights bis zu klassischen Fleischgerichten. Wir sprechen darüber, wie man ein Menü plant, ohne im Chaos zu landen, wie gute Vorbereitung selbst große Runden entspannt macht und welche kleinen Profi-Tricks Aroma, Crunch und Gelassenheit auf den Teller bringen. Ein warmes, inspirierendes Gespräch über Genuss, Timing und die Magie eines gemeinsamen Essens. *** Instagram *** Folgt Food Fak(t) auch auf Instagram @foodfakt_podcast und bleibt auf dem Laufenden! Hier posten wir zusätzliche Informationen zu den Themen, über die Stefan und seine Gäste im Podcast sprechen: https://www.instagram.com/foodfakt_podcast/

HO HO HO! The trio wish to send the merriest of Christmas to you one and all...Alfie dying to get the last few digs of the year to Nicky, Ellie breaking out a fresh Baileys and Nicky spreading some wishes for hairdressing in 2026. Oh and our Indian Princess chipping in too! As if she'd miss this ;) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 012 of the special with a fresh new topic that had me reveal a personal secret.

As Christmas approaches, we're exploring the traditions that make this time of year feel special—especially for families brought together through adoption.In the first of our Xmas Special episodes we hear from Natasha & Matt, some wonderful adopters whose journey took an unexpected turn. After listening to a previous episode in this series, they felt inspired to adopt siblings rather than just one child—something that's shaped their family life in the most meaningful way.We'll be talking about their first Christmases together, the traditions they've created, the ones they've kept, and the joy—and occasional chaos—of celebrating the holidays as a family.If you've enjoyed this conversation, or if it's sparked something for you, we'd love to hear from you. You can get in touch with us on our social media channels, visiting our website adoptionnow.org.uk or calling our Information line on 01204 336096 for more information.And if you're someone who's been thinking about adoption—or you're simply curious about what the next step might look like—please do reach out and talk to us. We're always here to answer questions, offer guidance and help you explore whether adoption could be right for you.As always, Thank you so much for listening. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and we'll see you in the next episode of adopter stories by adoption now.

If you're a regular listener to the podcast our guest will be a familiar voice—a guest from Dad Pod Dan joined us last Christmas, and his story resonated with so many of you.In the second of our Xmas Specials, we're catching up on what's changed over the past year, how their family has grown and settled, and of course, what Christmas looks like for them now. We'll be chatting about new traditions, old favourites, and the little moments that have made this year particularly meaningful.If you've enjoyed this conversation, or if it's sparked something for you, we'd love to hear from you. You can get in touch with us on our social media channels, visiting our website adoptionnow.org.uk or calling our Information line on 01204 336096 for more information.And if you're someone who's been thinking about adoption—or you're simply curious about what the next step might look like—please do reach out and talk to us. We're always here to answer questions, offer guidance and help you explore whether adoption could be right for you.As always, Thank you so much for listening. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and we'll see you in the next episode of adopter stories by adoption now.

Watch on Youtube In this week's smallcap investing show, UK equity analyst & markets commentator Paul Scott & I discussed our thoughts on 19 stocks. Also watch out for next week's Xmas Special at 2pm Wedn 17th Dec. 00:00 Recent buys or sells. 01:20 XP Factory 07:10 Everyman Media 11:25 Big Technologies 16:30 What's going to trigger a UK smallcap rally? 23:30 Topps Tiles 26:55 Begbies Traynor 31:40 Applied Nutrition 35:00 Ashtead Technology 40:25 Venture Life 44:00 Cohort 46:20 RWS 50:15 System1 56:05 Made Tech 59:50 Oxford Metrics 1:03:40 ME Group 1:07:20 Tate & Lyle 1:10:10 Mears 1:12:40 Restore 1:15:30 Thruvision 1:19:25 Northern Bear XPF #EMAN #BIG #TPT #BEG #APN #AT. #VLG #CHRT #RWS #SYS1 #MTEC #OMG #MEG #TATE #MER #RST #THRU #NTBR ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us: X (Twitter): https://x.com/VOXmarkets LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vox-markets/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@voxmarkets Listen to our podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-vox-markets-podcast/id1569138869 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1noGnZw4hFfNgspb4puAlX Learn more: https://www.voxmarkets.com

14 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 011 of the special with a cool topic that's related to my work and my heart's desire.

15 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 010 of the special with a unique review you don't wanna miss.

It's the third Torque Up festive special, but this year the tinsel takes a back seat and the lads go deep on the technical question hitting installs up and down the country:Can a Type 2 SPD rely on an upstream service fuse for overcurrent protection, or must it have a dedicated protective device within the installer's control?The sparks' sentiment in the room is clear:manufacturer thermal ratings are part of the product design, but they do not guarantee compliance under BS 7671 if there is no dedicated, testable, local overcurrent protective device protecting the SPD as part of the installation. What you'll take from this episode:● A thermal disconnection flag is a failsafe, not overcurrent protection● The upstream DNO fuse is not dedicated to the SPD circuit, and has unknown characteristics for selectivity and verification● Install design must meet the literal minimums of BS 7671 installers can verify and test● Why Navitas kept the 32A MCB in their SPD consumer unit design when others removed it● The wider industry frustration: installs previously passed are now being flagged for missing protection● Why electricians care more about predictable disconnection than tidy ratings claimsThis episode is educational trade discussion and reflects installer opinion and public regulatory interpretation conversations only. Nothing stated alleges wrongdoing by any person, brand, or organisation, nor constitutes legal or professional instruction. Always consult BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and the Building Regulations when determining compliant protective device requirements.Season long sponsor: Chauvin Arnoux00:00 Xmas Special Intro02:45 The SPD failure story08:30 Thermal disconnector vs overcurrent protection14:10 The upstream fuse problem explained20:20 Manufacturer claims vs installer verification27:40 Why inspectors flag missing OCPD35:15 Navitas testing and product design decisions41:55 Installer community frustrations48:30 Who carries the risk when interpretation shifts53:20 What installers should actually verify59:10 Big industry question posed back to sparks1:03:45 Xmas chaos interlude1:05:44 CSPs and clearer communication chat1:12:31 Worst Xmas crackers and gifts1:14:34 Compliance psychology returns1:18:46 Signing off for the year, looking ahead

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16 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 009 of the special with deep insights – you'll love it!

If we live in a world at war, why don't we feel it? In this episode, Brian and Jon uncover where the real conflict is happening — in the realm of words, thoughts, and truth. Scripture describes a spiritual battle not fought with physical weapons, but with ideas, voices, and agreements.God's words create life; the enemy's words distort reality. We see this tension from Eden to the life of Peter to the everyday choices we make. Every voice we listen to shapes the life we live.This episode explores how to recognize the competing voices at work in our thoughts, how lies take root, and how the “rhema” word of God becomes both shield and sword in spiritual warfare. Ultimately, we become the servants of whatever voice we obey. Learning to discern — and choose — God's voice is central to living in victory.

17 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 008 of the special with a challenging topic for me personally. Do you struggle with this, too, or is it just me?

Es ist wieder soweit: Weihnachten steht vor der Tür! Wir haben uns Gedanken gemacht, womit man Spielerinnen und Nichtspielerinnen gleichermaßen eine Freude machen kann. In unserem Xmas-Special 2025 stellen wir unsere persönlichen Top-Geschenkideen vor – von originell bis praktisch – und diskutieren, was dieses Jahr wirklich unter den Baum gehört.Wir freuen uns über Kommentare und Anregungen an @tabulaludo bei allen Sozialen Netzwerken. Wenn ihr uns unterstützen wollt, dann folgt uns bitte bei Twitter, Instagram und Bluesky oder abonniert uns bei eurem bevorzugten Podcatcher. Auch Bewertungen bei Spotify & Co helfen uns sehr weiter. Vielen Dank!Dieser Podcast ist nicht gesponsert oder von Herstellern oder Verlagen unterstützt. Alle Spiele, die hier besprochen werden, sind selbst gekauft. Bitte unterstützt euren lokalen Spieleladen und kauft wenn möglich dort!Tabulaludo bei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabulaludo/ Tabulaludo bei Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabulaludo Tabulaludo bei Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabulaludo.de Tabulaludo im Web: https://www.tabulaludo.de/

Saturday Night Mash Up Show with Rob Tissera - Xmas Special 2025

18 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 007 of the special with a topic that is very, very dear to my heart. It may surprise you.

19 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 006 of the special with a very important topic, that was so much fun to talk about.

20 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 005 of the special where I really struggle with the topic, but try to make the best of it.

21 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 004 of the special with a surprising topic that had me share a personal story.

Ed Westwick, il mitico Chuck Bass di Gossip Girl, è cresciuto – e lo ritroviamo in una fase completamente nuova della sua vita. Dimenticate il bad boy che ha fatto perdere la testa a milioni di ragazze negli anni 2000 (anzi, no: non dimenticatelo!), perché oggi Ed è un attore maturo, autoironico e… un papà super tenero.A Non lo faccio x moda si racconta senza filtri: la nuova avventura in Sandokan con un cast internazionale, il suo rapporto speciale con l'Italia (anche se ammette di essere troppo pigro per imparare la lingua e di non saper cucinare nemmeno gli spaghetti!) e perché continuiamo tutti a fare il tifo per i “cattivi ragazzi”.Tra set, crescita personale e le notti in bianco dedicate al piccolo Oscar Alexander, scopriamo un Ed Westwick inedito: autentico, brillante e sorprendentemente vicino a noi.Distribuito da Warner Music Italy

22 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Dec 24th. This is episode 003 of the special with a very important message of positivity.

Trailer for upcoming Christmas movie and some showbiz news. Also a special two minutes silence for a little fella.

23 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Christmas. This is episode 002 of the special with a wonderful topic that I share with you from the depth of my heart and experience.

Before we can understand who Jesus is, we need to understand the story He stepped into. In this episode, we explore the larger backdrop of Scripture — a world created in love, invaded by an enemy, and desperately in need of rescue. Genesis 3 reveals what humanity lost: connection with God, life in the Spirit, and the authority we were meant to exercise.But it also reveals why Jesus had to come — not to make bad people good, but to bring dead people back to life. Brian and Jon walk through how Jesus restores what was lost: reconciling us to the Father, restoring the presence of the Spirit within us, and reawakening our original calling to partner with God in a world at war.This episode sets the stage for our entire journey with God: understanding the story we're in, the enemy we face, and the salvation Jesus offers.

24 days until Christmas and I am bringing you an SBS-special with xmas-vibes every day until Christmas. This is episode 001 of the special with a very secret topic. We're diving deep. Make sure to tune in :)

Ever been mocked at the dinner table for investing in Bitcoin - especially when prices are down? Or just want to discuss this new thing you are learning about called bitcoin, but dont want to blow up the holiday vibes. I bring my wife Becs, a Professional Workplace Mediator and Conflict Coach on to discuss how to manage tricky chat this holiday seson. With the holidays around the corner, many families are gearing up not just for turkey, but tension, especially when topics like money, politics, and Bitcoin come up. If you're passionate about Bitcoin and want to share it without igniting family drama, this episode offers exactly what you need.Discover how to handle classic Bitcoin criticisms from skeptical family members without losing your cool.Learn conversation strategies from a professional mediator to maintain connection even when others think Bitcoin is a scam.Understand the deeper emotional triggers behind Bitcoin debates, and how to use empathy to build bridges instead of barriers. Hit play to learn how to confidently talk about Bitcoin this holiday season while keeping family harmony intact.Free Guide Click this link for a the guide on How to Buy Your First Bitcoin and Keep it Safe Get intouch with Myles at mylesdhillon@gmail.com - I am always happy to chat and help listeners. Hit follow, so you never miss the latest insights on money, finance, invest and build wealth - plus clear guidance on cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and Bit Coin for today's serious investors.

Damping down the wildfires of rock and roll news this week we focus on the following … … Oasis, Taylor Swift and Coldplay and the new age of Winner Takes All … did Bob Dylan write a song with Gene Simmons, advertise lingerie or appear on a telethon with Harry Dean Stanton? … movies that need making eg the Molly Drake Story, the Rock And Roll Mitford Sisters (Pattie, Jenny and Paula Boyd) … surely what makes the rock business ‘unfair' are the people spending the money on it? … is the Golden Age of TV over? … Paul Weller's magnificent Find El Dorado and the songwriters he's rebooting - Willie Griffin, Bobby Charles, Duncan Browne, Eamon Friel … a JR Hartley moment: Brian Protheroe taking his grandson to watch his album being re-mastered at Abbey Road … ‘Programmes made for older viewers always have a lot of green in them' … will we ever get another comedy record? … why did we love Succession, Breaking Bad, the Queen's Gambit and Six Feet Under yet have no burning desire to ever watch them again? … how 200 Go-Betweens box-sets came with books from the late Grant McLennan's library signed by Robert Forster … ‘Never glad confident morning again!' … new acronyms – RIYL, anyone? … do any new TV comedies merit an Xmas Special? ... plus the Trump Awards, main character syndrome, Black Pudding Bertha (the Queen of Northern Soul) and birthday guest Ed Newman on box-set addiction – “this way madness lies!”Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damping down the wildfires of rock and roll news this week we focus on the following … … Oasis, Taylor Swift and Coldplay and the new age of Winner Takes All … did Bob Dylan write a song with Gene Simmons, advertise lingerie or appear on a telethon with Harry Dean Stanton? … movies that need making eg the Molly Drake Story, the Rock And Roll Mitford Sisters (Pattie, Jenny and Paula Boyd) … surely what makes the rock business ‘unfair' are the people spending the money on it? … is the Golden Age of TV over? … Paul Weller's magnificent Find El Dorado and the songwriters he's rebooting - Willie Griffin, Bobby Charles, Duncan Browne, Eamon Friel … a JR Hartley moment: Brian Protheroe taking his grandson to watch his album being re-mastered at Abbey Road … ‘Programmes made for older viewers always have a lot of green in them' … will we ever get another comedy record? … why did we love Succession, Breaking Bad, the Queen's Gambit and Six Feet Under yet have no burning desire to ever watch them again? … how 200 Go-Betweens box-sets came with books from the late Grant McLennan's library signed by Robert Forster … ‘Never glad confident morning again!' … new acronyms – RIYL, anyone? … do any new TV comedies merit an Xmas Special? ... plus the Trump Awards, main character syndrome, Black Pudding Bertha (the Queen of Northern Soul) and birthday guest Ed Newman on box-set addiction – “this way madness lies!”Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damping down the wildfires of rock and roll news this week we focus on the following … … Oasis, Taylor Swift and Coldplay and the new age of Winner Takes All … did Bob Dylan write a song with Gene Simmons, advertise lingerie or appear on a telethon with Harry Dean Stanton? … movies that need making eg the Molly Drake Story, the Rock And Roll Mitford Sisters (Pattie, Jenny and Paula Boyd) … surely what makes the rock business ‘unfair' are the people spending the money on it? … is the Golden Age of TV over? … Paul Weller's magnificent Find El Dorado and the songwriters he's rebooting - Willie Griffin, Bobby Charles, Duncan Browne, Eamon Friel … a JR Hartley moment: Brian Protheroe taking his grandson to watch his album being re-mastered at Abbey Road … ‘Programmes made for older viewers always have a lot of green in them' … will we ever get another comedy record? … why did we love Succession, Breaking Bad, the Queen's Gambit and Six Feet Under yet have no burning desire to ever watch them again? … how 200 Go-Betweens box-sets came with books from the late Grant McLennan's library signed by Robert Forster … ‘Never glad confident morning again!' … new acronyms – RIYL, anyone? … do any new TV comedies merit an Xmas Special? ... plus the Trump Awards, main character syndrome, Black Pudding Bertha (the Queen of Northern Soul) and birthday guest Ed Newman on box-set addiction – “this way madness lies!”Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Holidays everybody! This is our best Xmas special to date, with special guest appearances from so many of the FFD family.Plus, we run through some underrated Xmas specials, our annual gift exchange and answer some of your mailbag questions.Thanks again for an amazing 2024 and let's make 2025 our biggest year yet!Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummingsGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Leonard Maltin - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.

Join us this Christmas Eve for the Second Annual Radio Free Mormon Christmas Eve Party. RFM and Bill Reel will be joined by over TWENTY celebrities from the Mormon and post-Mormon space, and maybe even a few surprises! Get stocked up on eggnog and gingerbread cookies! Stay up with RFM and watch the stars come… Read More »The Radio Free Mormon Christmas Eve Party [RFM and Mormonism Live XMas Special 2024]

Xmas Special: Investing in Software: Alternatives To Project Management For Software Businesses With Vasco Duarte In the grand finale of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte tackles the chaotic nature of software development and why traditional project management just doesn't cut it. Drawing on lessons from weather models, butterflies, and Agile practices, Vasco presents a bold manifesto for how we can thrive in uncertainty. Chaos Theory and Software Development “Project management is like trying to predict where a butterfly will land after flying through a hurricane – good luck with that!” Vasco begins with the story of Edward Lorenz, the MIT meteorologist who discovered what was later called the “butterfly effect.” This concept illuminates and explains the unpredictability of software development, where tiny changes can lead to massive, unexpected consequences – like a simple tweak spiraling into a full system refactor. Why Traditional Project Management Falls Short “Planning your year's meals in January? That's about as realistic as predicting October's sushi cravings!” Vasco humorously dismantles the premise of project management, which assumes stability, predictability, and complete information upfront. While Agile provides a more flexible approach, it's often misused as “project management in disguise,” failing to unlock the true potential of adaptability. The 2025 Manifesto: A New Way to Invest in Software “Loving Gantt charts is like loving fax machines – there's a better way!” Vasco outlines his four-point manifesto for how organizations can thrive in uncertainty: Fund Software Incrementally: Treat funding like stock market investing – small, regular investments over time. Think Like an Investor: Focus on maximizing returns, not rigidly executing plans. Experiment by Default: Acknowledge that the best ideas come from testing and iterating. Give Teams End-to-End Ownership: Empower teams to own their work from idea to delivery, eliminating micromanagement. The Need for Agility at All Levels “Scrum teams in a project management organization are like race car drivers stuck in traffic jams – all that potential, nowhere to go!” Vasco emphasizes that agility must extend beyond individual teams. Organizations need to embrace Agile principles at every level to avoid stifling innovation and potential. And his approach to funding and managing software investments does exactly that: bring agility to the decision making forums in the organization, instead of keeping it at the team level. A Wish for 2025: Embrace the Chaos “Butterflies don't follow project plans, and neither does software development!” Vasco's final wish for 2025 is for organizations to stop forcing software into rigid project management frameworks. Instead, they should embrace the unpredictable nature of development, leveraging incremental funding, iterative experimentation, and team empowerment to thrive in uncertainty. See It in Action: Global Agile Summit 2025 “Want to see how real organizations are thriving in chaos? Join us in Tallinn!” Vasco invites listeners to the Global Agile Summit 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, where forward-thinking organizations will share their stories of breaking free from traditional project management. Holiday listeners can grab a 75% discounted Super Early Bird ticket at GlobalAgileSummit.com. About Vasco Duarte Vasco Duarte is a thought leader in the Agile space, co-founder of Agile Finland, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads. Author of NoEstimates: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating, Vasco is a sought-after speaker and consultant helping organizations embrace Agile practices to achieve business success. You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn.

AIRED FIRST ON PATREON: December 23, 2024. With Rand unavailable, this month's XB2+1 ended up being an XB2+1-1+2 as Jon from XboxERA and Luke from Xbox Expansion Pass jumped in to recap this year in Xbox land. We talk Xbox OEM hardware rumors, Xbox's "This is an Xbox" push, sprinkle in some rumors, and wrap up 2025 in a nice shiny red bow. Follow JON @ XboxEra: https://www.youtube.com/c/XboxEra Follow LUKE @ XAP: https://www.youtube.com/@XboxExpansionPass

Xmas Special: Keep Your Backlog Microscopic - The #NoBacklogs Revolution With Vasco Duarte In the fourth episode of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte takes on a common yet overlooked productivity killer: the monster backlog. With humor, relatable analogies, and practical advice, Vasco shares how organizations can turn their overwhelming backlogs into powerful tools for focus and impact. The Backlog Problem: When More Becomes Too Much “Your backlog should be like your fridge, not your basement – keep only what you'll use soon, not what you might need someday!” Vasco opens by comparing bloated backlogs to storage boxes filled with old cables and chargers: seemingly useful but rarely touched. Sharing the story of Juha, a leader overwhelmed by a five-year backlog of epics, Vasco highlights how backlogs can grow out of control, becoming a source of stress rather than a tool for productivity. A #NoBacklogs Approach to Backlog Management “Your backlog should only contain work for the next 2-3 sprints. That's it!” Vasco introduces a game-changing rule of thumb: Short-Term Focus: Limit the backlog to items that can be completed within the next 2-3 sprints. Medium-Term Planning: Use a problem-centric roadmap to outline key issues to tackle in the next 6-9 months, and a technology strategy to align on longer term tech priorities (more on that in an upcoming episode) Long-Term Vision: Create a clear vision document to connect today's work to future goals. By managing backlogs with these three distinct timelines, teams can regain clarity and focus without sacrificing strategic alignment. The Problem-Centric Roadmap: A Tool for Clarity “Think of it as three zoom levels on your product map – focus on what you need today, tomorrow, and the distant future.” Vasco explains how a problem-centric roadmap helps teams prioritize medium-term goals by focusing on the most critical customer problems. Combined with a clear long-term vision, this roadmap empowers teams to align their efforts without being overwhelmed by irrelevant details. The Hidden Danger of Monster Backlogs “At conferences, I've met teams with 10-year-old backlog items – that's like keeping your Y2K plans ‘just in case'!” Vasco shares surprising stories of teams with decade-old backlog items. These “zombie tasks” highlight the need for a system to prevent backlogs from growing unchecked. Without proper management, backlogs can cause anxiety and hinder teams from delivering value. A Wish for 2025: Make Backlogs Short And Easy To Manage! “Let's turn our backlogs back into the focusing tools they were meant to be.” Vasco's fourth wish for 2025 is to see teams use backlogs as powerful prioritization tools, not bottomless pits of forgotten ideas. By embracing a short-term backlog, medium-term roadmap, and long-term vision, teams can stay focused, aligned, and productive. See It in Action: Global Agile Summit 2025 “Want to learn how real teams are taming their monster backlogs? Join us in Tallinn!” Vasco invites listeners to the Global Agile Summit 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, where teams will share practical strategies for managing backlogs effectively. Holiday listeners can snag a 75% discounted Super Early Bird ticket at GlobalAgileSummit.com. About Vasco Duarte Vasco Duarte is a thought leader in the Agile space, co-founder of Agile Finland, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads. Author of NoEstimates: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating, Vasco is a sought-after speaker and consultant helping organizations embrace Agile practices to achieve business success. You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn.

Anybody fancy a Christmas game? Bloody Nora that's right, it's a big Jack's Encyclopaedia bonanza coming your way for Christmas Day!Join Marcus, Luke, Jim, and Pete for a six-round special of the game that Jack Grealish simply cannot wrap his head around.Put down that gravy boat, switch off Mrs Brown's Boys, and get your ears plugged into 25 minutes of unfiltered Christmas chaos. Happy holidays everyone!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luna and Aaron sit down to discuss drones, the Brian Thompson shooting, as well as look back on more than a year of Marooned. Happy Holidays, everyone. Much love.    

Seanbaby & Robert Brockway, welcome back special guest, Dan McQuaide to the DOGGZZONE! Are y'all ready for a transgender little person incel prieset criminal Pamela Anderson elf secret? 'Cause that's what you're getting. It's a Baywatch Christmas special! There's plenty of slow motion running for everyone, just like in nightmares!

Xmas Special: Running Experiments Over Managing A Tasklist, aka The Backlog With Vasco Duarte In the third episode of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte takes aim at one of the most common anti-patterns in software development: the obsession with managing tasks instead of discovering what truly works.  He calls on teams to shift their mindset from backlog management to running experiments, creating a culture of learning and rapid innovation. From Backlog Secretary to Product Scientist “Managing a backlog is like planning a road trip by focusing on the gas stops instead of the destination.” Vasco reflects on how teams often lose sight of their goals, becoming bogged down in task management instead of pursuing real customer value. He humorously compares this approach to being a “backlog secretary,” organizing tasks while forgetting why the project began in the first place. His solution? A radical shift from task obsession to a learning-first approach driven by rapid experiments. The Power of 24-Hour Experiments “Why wait for weeks to learn something you could test in a day?” Vasco shares real-world success stories of teams embracing a rapid experimentation mindset: • The Skeptical Client: In just 48 hours, this team launched two market experiments and gained actionable feedback. • The Experiment-First Startup: Meeting twice weekly to design and run experiments, this startup learns more in a week than most teams do in a month. These examples showcase how rapid testing leads to faster learning and greater customer impact. The Build-Measure-Learn Framework “Or as I like to call it, the ‘Question-Experiment-Insight' cycle – it's like having a GPS for product development.” Vasco introduces a three-step approach to running experiments: 1. Start with a Concrete Goal: Define measurable business targets using a Business Value Equation. 2. Create a Metrics Tree: Break down goals into daily metrics that track progress. 3. Experiment, Experiment, Experiment: Test new features, tweaks, and ideas quickly to gain insights and adjust course. He highlights a team's transformation from a “feature factory” to “experiment mode,” where the Product Owner posed questions and the team creatively solved them. This cycle drives meaningful insights instead of aimless task completion. A Wish for 2025: From Features to Insights “A backlog full of tasks is like a restaurant full of recipes – it means nothing until you know what your customers actually want to eat!” Vasco's third wish for 2025 is a world where teams prioritize learning over task management. By embracing the “Question-Experiment-Insight” cycle, teams can focus on solving customer problems and creating real value. This mindset shift transforms teams from task managers into product scientists, driving faster, smarter innovation. See It in Action: Global Agile Summit 2025 “Want to learn how real teams are running experiments and making an impact? Join us in Tallinn!” Vasco invites listeners to the Global Agile Summit 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, where teams will share stories about adopting rapid experimentation. Holiday listeners can snag a special “White Wednesday” deal: a 75% discount on tickets. Visit GlobalAgileSummit.com to claim your Super Early Bird ticket. About Vasco Duarte Vasco Duarte is a thought leader in the Agile space, co-founder of Agile Finland, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads. Author of NoEstimates: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating, Vasco is a sought-after speaker and consultant helping organizations embrace Agile practices to achieve business success. You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn.

In this Christmas special, Frank Skinner and his guests decipher the good, the bad, and the baffling, as they try to work out a mystery item - based entirely on its online reviews. Which traditional panto features an animatronic dinosaur? What's the worst present they've ever received? And is that one star write-up “bit claggy, made me feel sick” a review of some stuffing or Love Actually? Written by Frank Skinner, Catherine Brinkworth, Sarah Dempster, Jason Hazeley, Rajiv Karia, Karl Minns, Katie Sayer and Peter Tellouche Devised by Jason Hazeley and Simon Evans, with the producer David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4

Happy Holidays! This week Mike is joined by Alex Ayling and Joshua Tonks to discuss two festive Nature Bites Back movies: Gremlins (1984) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990).  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy tickets for our UPCOMING SCREENINGS & EVENTS Buy yourself some brand new EOH MERCH! Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Email us!  Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER