Podcasts about Youth

The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 623 Brian Beckner and Ed Daly return with another packed episode featuring celebrity deaths, bizarre headlines, sports controversies, health updates, listener mail, and a hilarious trip through the week's most ridiculous stories. Ed shares a personal health scare, the guys debate cyclists, Pat McAfee's music career, Bryson DeChambeau's latest controversy, Drake's legendary gambling curse, and much more before wrapping with listener emails and a wild edition of Non-Sports. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome back, Patreon plug & opening banter02:15 – "Real Men Don't Eat Quiche" and strange 1980s masculinity06:40 – RIP: Hal Williams (227, Sanford and Son)11:20 – Steven Seagal, fake voices & failing upward15:00 – RIP: Jim Gilstrap (Good Times theme singer)18:45 – Classic TV theme songs and the disappearance of memorable intros24:20 – RIP: Dwayne Ward (Toronto Blue Jays)28:45 – Ed reveals his frightening blood clot diagnosis and ongoing treatment38:00 – Calcium scans, healthcare costs & Canadian pharmacies43:30 – RIP: Hannah Rapp and road rage against cyclists49:10 – RIP: Dick Wood Jr. (Wawa CEO)53:15 – Wrestling's "Superfly" confusion57:40 – RIP: Brenda Fricker & Home Alone 2 memories1:02:30 – Gym conversation with a one-handed bodybuilder1:08:00 – Fireworks, missing hands & Fourth of July traditions1:12:30 – RIP: L7 bassist Jennifer Finch1:17:20 – Chuck Russell, The Mask & Cameron Diaz's breakout1:20:45 – Godzilla vs. Kong and monster movie logic1:25:30 – Murder-suicide involving influencer Sarah Gibson1:31:00 – Sports begins Sports 1:31:20 – Pat McAfee announces his country album1:36:45 – ESPN salaries and the changing sports media landscape1:40:30 – Bryson DeChambeau allegedly threatens to call President Trump over a rules dispute1:48:00 – Drake's latest million-dollar sports bet goes wrong1:51:30 – Arantxa Sánchez Vicario loses her fortune1:58:45 – Shakira, Gerard Piqué & jam jars2:03:30 – Ice machines, cocktails & getting older Listener Mail 2:07:15 – RIP Song Guy debuts another masterpiece2:10:00 – Super Lee's AI-generated "Brokeback Bri" song2:15:45 – Kyle Shanahan, fantasy football & NFL injury reporting2:22:30 – The outrageous cost of elite youth sports2:27:30 – Politics, Lindsey Graham & listener feedback Patreon Preview / Non-Sports 2:30:15 – Kesha's jars of human teeth2:36:00 – Tooth Fairy stories, Elf on the Shelf & parenting memories2:43:15 – Gas station attendant caught masturbating at work2:47:00 – Lil Wayne's employment requirements2:51:15 – Show wrap-up & Patreon bonus preview This Week's Topics RIP roundup featuring actors, athletes, musicians and wrestling legends Ed's unexpected blood clot diagnosis The outrageous cost of American healthcare Road rage and cyclist safety Pat McAfee's debut music album Bryson DeChambeau's latest golf controversy Drake's infamous gambling curse Lost TV theme songs Wawa nostalgia AI-generated listener songs Fantasy football frustrations Youth sports becoming unaffordable Kesha's unusual decorating choices Lil Wayne's hiring requirements Listener emails and plenty of laughs Subscribe & Support If you enjoy the show, please: Rate and review on Apple Podcasts Follow wherever you listen ️ Support the show on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes and exclusive content Thanks for listening to The Baller Lifestyle Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sometimes it's important to take the road MORE traveled.But Will Johnson lived to tell the tale.Support the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters!Join our email list and never miss an episode or an eventVisit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Follow us on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.

India is seeing a new wave of anti-government protests inspired by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party. Award-winning Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy discusses what the movement reveals about the country's political moment. Also, member states of the ICC have voted to remove its chief prosecutor Karim Khan. And, the US moves a considerable amount of military assets near the Middle East. Plus, an update on the “Mackerel Wars.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Get 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit https://saily.com/lwos and use code LWOS at checkout. With Tottenham set to have a very interesting season under Roberto De Zerbi, make sure you never miss an update with our brand new Substack. Download the Substack app for exclusive coverage of Last Word On Spurs: https://lastwordonspurs.substack.com/ Please also help grow our community and join us on Rountable as we bring you all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news in written format over at: https://roundtable.io/sports/soccer/premier-league/tottenham In the latest episode of Last Word On Spurs, we're joined by George Sessions from The Press Association to take an in-depth look at Tottenham Hotspur's evolving direction both on and off the pitch. With Spurs' transfer strategy appearing to shift towards strengthening the first team over investing in youth development, we discuss what this change could mean for the club's long-term future. In particular Tottenham Hotspur transition coach Stuart Lewis departing the club to join Premier League rivals Ipswich Town and highly-rated striker Will Lankshear on the verge of a move to Middlesbrough. George also shares his thoughts on the futures of Djed Spence, Lucas Bergval, and club captain Cristian Romero as speculation continues around several key members of the squad. Finally, we look ahead to what promises to be a fascinating campaign under Roberto De Zerbi discussing the expectations, ambitions, and what success could look like in his first full season at the helm. Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, Host Gary McCreadie Director of Player Development and Head Coach at Shelburne Soccer Club and President of McCreadie HVAC & Refrigeration Services and HVAC Know It All Inc, continues the Mental Health Series with a personal discussion about imposter syndrome, emotional struggles, and the loneliness that can come with leadership and youth coaching. Gary explains how self-doubt can affect even hardworking and successful people, and why kind words can have a lasting impact on someone's day or life. He also shares lessons from coaching youth soccer, including the idea that leaders do not always have to be nice, but they should always be kind. He discusses accountability, support systems, and the importance of listening to people who may be struggling. Gary also encourages listeners to notice small wins, keep moving forward, and find someone to talk to when life feels lonely or difficult. This episode continues the Mental Health Series with a personal discussion about imposter syndrome, leadership, and the loneliness that can come with coaching and responsibility. Gary shares how self-doubt affects him even when others support his work, and explains how a simple kind message can improve someone's mood and outlook. He also discusses lessons from youth soccer, including the idea that leaders do not always have to be nice, but they should always be kind. Gary explains how accountability and understanding can work together when helping players, employees, or family members through difficult moments. The episode also explores the importance of support systems, noticing small wins, and finding someone to talk to when life feels lonely or overwhelming. Expect to Learn: How imposter syndrome can affect hardworking and successful people. Why kind words can improve someone's mood and outlook. How leaders can be firm while still showing care and understanding. Why coaching and leadership can sometimes feel lonely. How support systems and honest conversations can help during difficult times. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Episode Intro: imposter syndrome & transformational coaching [03:17] - Mental health struggles: obstacles, and stats on male listeners [04:48] - Pushback against "mental health is fabricated" argument [06:22] - Imposter syndrome: feeling undeserving despite hard work [09:43] - Youth coaching & the transformational "player-first" approach [11:59] - "You don't always have to be nice, but you always have to be kind" [17:00] - The loneliness of coaching: invisible effort & lack of gratitude [22:32] - Finding little triumphs; don't get stuck in negativity or praise [25:13] - Importance of support systems; talking it out is therapeutic This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Factory Direct Filters: https://www.factorydirectfilters.com/ SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at SupplyHouse! Follow the Host: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com LinkedIn - HVAC Know It All Inc.: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hvac-know-it-all-inc McCreadie HVAC & Refrigeration Services: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mccreadie-hvac-refrigeration-services/ Shelburne Soccer Club: https://shelburnesoccerclub.sportngin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/  Follow the Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HVACKnowItAll   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LCBJGw0EHG03rdWHxUMce  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-know-it-all-podcast/id1359253455  

Why do some teenagers seem to change so dramatically, leaving parents feeling disconnected and unsure of how to help? In this insightful episode of The ‘X' Zone, Rob McConnell welcomes psychologist, mental health expert, and author Gregory Jantz to discuss his book, When Your Teenager Becomes... the Stranger in Your House. Dr. Jantz explores the emotional, psychological, and social challenges that adolescents face during the teenage years. He discusses how stress, peer influence, family dynamics, technology, and mental health concerns can affect a teen's behavior and communication, while offering practical guidance for parents seeking to rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and provide meaningful support. Throughout the conversation, Rob and Dr. Jantz examine strategies for improving family communication, recognizing warning signs of emotional distress, setting healthy boundaries, and creating a home environment where teenagers feel safe, respected, and understood. The discussion emphasizes compassion, patience, and the importance of seeking professional support when concerns about a teenager's mental health or well-being arise. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, counselor, or anyone working with young people, this episode offers valuable insights into navigating the often-complex journey of adolescence and fostering stronger family relationships.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

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The Giants' recent performance has been a mixed bag, with some bright spots and some areas of concern. The team's young players, like Bryce Eldridge, are making a case for themselves as key contributors in the future. However, the team continues to have zero momentum ahead of the trade deadline. Justice delos Santos of the Bay Area News Group discusses roster construction in the current and for the future given their lack of flexibility due to big contracts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to Heart & Soul Center of Light. We are a joyful, loving community in the Science of Mind tradition. You are invited to celebrate with us, lift your spirit, and practice principles that transform lives.What to expect:• Uplifting music and prayer• A practical, spiritually grounded message• Community intention setting and celebrationNew here?• Say hello in the chat so our community can welcome you.• If you feel inspired, invite a friend to join next Sunday.Support the work:Your generosity helps us serve more people. Give as you are led.https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/giving/ways-to-give/Stay connected:• Website: https://www.heartsoulcenter.org• Prayer request: prayerandcare@heartsoulcenter.orgThank you for being here. May your day be guided by peace, clarity, and love!YOUTH & FAMILY VILLAGE IS IN SESSION! 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 10:00AM - 11:30AM.The IMAGINING JUSTICE COLLECTIVE.Join us on ZOOM for IJ on Wednesday nights and do your part to make a difference in the world: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84542927442#successONLINE GROUP PRAYER is available via ZOOM 10 minutes after Sunday Service AND on Wednesday mornings at 07:00am Pacific Time: Meeting ID 729 205 089 or by phone: +1-669-900-6833PRAYER PODCAST - Listen to podcasts of laser prayers to support every aspect of your life. - https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/power...SACRED SERVICE VOLUNTEERING - Please join us in Sacred Service; we absolutely need you! https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/sacre...SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - Click the SUBSCRIBE button and ring the Notifications Bell so that you're automatically notified about new videos and live streams on our channel: / @heartandsoulcenteroflight VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE to stay in style with all the latest Heart and Soul wearable merch: http://heartsoulcenter.org/onlinestore#HeartAndSoul #ScienceOfMind #SundayService #Oakland #SpiritualCommunity

The Giants' recent performance has been a mixed bag, with some bright spots and some areas of concern. The team's young players, like Bryce Eldridge, are making a case for themselves as key contributors in the future. However, the team continues to have zero momentum ahead of the trade deadline. Justice delos Santos of the Bay Area News Group discusses roster construction in the current and for the future given their lack of flexibility due to big contracts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Lee | 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 | FCBCW Youth Worship | July 19, 2026Christians witness to the world by the way we love and the way we live.https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/messages/how-we-love-and-how-we-live

For the first time, there's going to be a national Children's Book Week, with events happening all over the country from the 15th to the 21st of August. It's called Reading Around Aotearoa, and it's built around the simple theme of encouraging more children to discover the joy of reading. Juliet Blyth is the Chief Executive of Read NZ Te Pou Muramura, which is leading the celebrations, and she's here to tell us more about it.

A climate expedition is currently sailing in the north and today, we speak with folks on board. The crew of educators and students are there to witness the impacts of our changing climate. We talk stories from the expedition, the science behind it, climate action and circle back to what it means to N.L.

The Biggest Lie About Success (Almost Everyone Believes It).  Boyd K. Packer Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/29dSbLEQAZ8?si=EiOebuqHqVbdXmCq LDS Lights: Uplifting Messages 14.8K subscribers 11,512 views Jun 30, 2026 #JesusChrist #Faith #LDS The world measures success by wealth, fame, and status. But God measures it by faith, righteousness, and becoming more like Jesus Christ. Long after money fades and recognition is forgotten, our choices to follow Him will remain forever. Choose what lasts. Choose Christ. That is true success. -(October 1980) The Choice This message is for anyone feeling lost, tired, or seeking God. Jesus Christ knows your struggles. There is hope, healing, and purpose in Him.

There are dozens of girls incarcerated in Los Angeles' juvenile justice facilities, and virtually everyone agrees they don't need to be there. On this episode, we talk to Jessica Nowlan of Reimagine Freedom and Lisa Small of the Liberty Hill Foundation about the Liberation Fund and other efforts to rethink the way Los Angeles supports system-involved girls. Jessica Nowlan is the president and CEO of Reimagine Freedom. Lisa Small is Director of Youth and Transformative Justice at the Liberty Hill Foundation. Reading Room$4 Billion Dollars in Sexual Abuse Settlement, But Girls Are Still Locked Up in L.A.https://imprintnews.org/justice/juvenile-justice-2/4-billion-settlement-does-not-help-incarcerated-girls/260720Liberation Fund: A Beacon of Hope and Advocacyhttps://www.libertyhill.org/news/newsletter/foundations-digest/liberation-fund-a-beacon-of-hope-and-advocacy/Youth Activists Rally to Support Girls and Young Women Abused in Detentionhttps://imprintnews.org/justice/juvenile-justice-2/youth-activists-rally-to-support-girls-and-young-women-abused-in-detention/173343California's Santa Clara County Aims to Keep Girls Out of Juvenile Lockupshttps://imprintnews.org/justice/juvenile-justice-2/californias-santa-clara-county-aims-to-keep-girls-out-of-juvenile-lockups/237692

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Youth Soccer, the World Cup, and America's Pay-to-Play Problem 6 to 8 Weeks: Perspectives in Sports Medicine Runtime:~23 minutes Episode Summary With the World Cup underway, the hosts ask a controversial question: why isn't the US better at men's soccer, given a talent pool that dwarfs countries like Belgium and Norway? The conversation pivots from there into the real subject of the episode — how America's pay-to-play youth sports system is driving both a talent gap and a youth injury epidemic, especially ACL and overuse injuries in young athletes. Timestamps 00:00 — Intro Welcome and standard disclaimer: discussion is for informational purposes only, not professional medical advice. 00:30 — Why isn't the US better at men's soccer? Framing question for the episode: the US has far more people than countries that regularly outperform it (Belgium, population 11.8M; Norway, population 5.6M), yet can't compete at the same level on the men's side — a contrast with the sustained success of the US women's national team. 02:30 — Setting up the real topic: youth injuries Transition into ACL and overuse injuries in young athletes, particularly young females, and how that connects to the US youth development model. 03:00 — The pay-to-play system How youth sports shifted over the past ~10–25 years from school and community leagues to private club/travel teams. Families now spend as much as $20,000/year on travel soccer and baseball. 05:00 — The numbers behind the industry Youth sports is cited as a ~$40 billion industry. Comparison of costs: a recreational league (e.g., AYSO) runs roughly $140–150/year, while an entry-level travel team runs about $1,700 and an academy-level club team about $3,500 — before uniforms, extra practices, or private coaching. 07:00 — Is this just a soccer problem? Discussion of whether this trend is soccer-specific or affects baseball, basketball, and volleyball too (it's across the board). The disappearance of casual pickup games and rec leagues in favor of organized, paid leagues. 09:00 — US vs. European development models European countries emphasize multi-sport participation and general athleticism (coordination, core strength) over early performance and specialization. Cited participation gap: roughly 90% multi-sport participation in some European countries vs. a steep drop-off in the US. 11:00 — The scholarship reality check The odds of a young athlete earning a college scholarship or going pro are extremely low. Recommendation: decisions about youth sports should center on the child's enjoyment and development, not a scholarship or pro chase. 13:00 — Why specialization raises injury risk Explanation of how single-sport specialization leads to repetitive stress on the same body parts, and how kids aren't developing the balanced strength, coordination, and movement patterns that protect against injury. European academy model contrasted as more balance- and skill-focused. 15:00 — Specialization and injuries at the pro level Early specialization linked to earlier injuries in professional athletes — for example, NBA players who specialized young tearing Achilles tendons earlier in their careers, and a rise in Tommy John (elbow) surgeries among teenage baseball players. Also: level of soccer access is often a financial decision, not a quality/skill decision — elite club access can cost $30,000+/year. 17:00 — Socioeconomic and geographic inequity Access to elite club teams correlates with socioeconomic status and geography. Talented kids in lower-income areas may never be discovered because showcases and elite coaching are gated by cost. 19:00 — The one big change If they could change one thing about the system: delay specialization and actively encourage multi-sport participation, especially early on, to reduce overuse injury risk. Advice for parents on how to guide kids toward a broader athletic foundation. 21:00 — Wrap-up and World Cup predictions Lighter closing segment with picks for the World Cup winner Key Takeaways The US pay-to-play youth sports model filters talent by financial access rather than ability — a likely contributor to underperformance in men's soccer relative to population size. Early single-sport specialization is linked to higher rates of ACL tears and overuse injuries in youth athletes, and earlier injuries in those who go on to play professionally. European development models emphasize multi-sport participation and general athleticism over early specialization and performance metrics. The likelihood of a scholarship or professional career is very low — a useful reframe for parents weighing time and financial investment in club sports. Socioeconomic and geographic barriers likely mean talented young athletes go undiscovered simply due to lack of access. Show notes generated from an automated transcription pass; timestamps are approximate. Please subscribe to our podcast at Apple PodcastsCheck out our website on Simplecast

We sat down with Québec Soccer President Felicia Schiro for an in-depth conversation about her journey to leading the federation, the biggest challenges she's faced, and the vision that's shaping the future of the game across the province.We discuss:• How she became President of Québec Soccer• The challenges facing the federation today• Youth development and the future of the game• What's next for soccer in Quebec• How supporters, clubs, coaches, and fans can help grow the sportYour amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

Chris Lawrence welcomes two guests covering major upcoming outdoor events in West Virginia. Captain Dwayne Duffield of the West Virginia Natural Resources Police Association previews the Northwoods Throwdown, a charity softball game pitting WV game wardens against their counterparts from Maine on August 1st at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston — with proceeds benefiting the association's R3 youth recruitment initiative, International Wildlife Crime Stoppers, and Maine Operation Game Thief. Youth in baseball uniforms get in free, and the event features vendor booths, raffle prizes including a $3,500 Maine bear hunt and engraved Glock pistols, and a pre-game field experience for 26 youth lottery participants. Wildlife Center manager Mark Biller then previews the 10th Annual Living History Encampment Rendezvous at French Creek on July 31st and August 1st, featuring historical actors demonstrating blacksmithing, gunsmithing, and knife making from pre-colonial through Civil War eras, and shares updates on the center's animals including three bears, two otters, three bison, and a recent search for a turkey exhibit.

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In this episode of Truth For The Youth, host Faith Epperson welcomes Christiana Denae to share how God transformed her through a recent mission trip to Mozambique. Christiana reflects on sharing the gospel across language barriers, witnessing lives changed by the simple truth of Jesus Christ, and learning to trust God beyond her comfort zone. She also recounts the challenges of traveling to remote islands and how Scripture strengthened her team every step of the way. Be encouraged to boldly follow God's calling and remember that He can use anyone willing to take the first step in faith.

Tina is back and we talk about some of the music we grew up on. Plus, our top 5 favorite musical acts from our High School years.Chairshot Radio Network Launched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find! MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture) TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports) WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) THURSDAY - Nefarious Means FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect) SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling Podcast SUNDAY - 30 Mindless Minutes CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALS Attitude Of Aggression Podcast: The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history), Unidentified History (Ufology), & Game Gone Wrong (Game of Thrones Universe) Chairshot Radio Network Your home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment! All Shows On DemandAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us this week on “Honest to God” as we sit down with Tessa to hear the story of her journey of discernment and how God has led her on an incredible adventure toward religious life. Through prayer, trust, and a willingness to say "yes" to God's call, Tessa shares the joys, challenges, and unexpected moments that have shaped her vocation. Whether you're discerning your own vocation or simply wondering how God works in the lives of those who seek Him, this episode is a powerful reminder that when we surrender to His plan, His adventure is always greater than anything we could imagine.Follow us on Instagram:@honesttogod_quest Check out our parent network:https://thequestatlanta.com/honesttogodListen On Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-to-god/id1644393955Listen On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3rVcw6wX03ezNwowTeE6wf?si=34c6ee021e2347fe

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageA signature can look like safety, right up until the day it becomes worthless ink. We take you back to 1933 Germany to watch a deal get made with Adolf Hitler and then dismantled piece by piece, revealing why legal guarantees cannot protect anyone when an authoritarian regime treats law as theater.We set the context most people miss: German Catholics had lived through decades of hostility stretching back to Bismarck's Kulturkampf, and the chaos of Weimar Germany made the desire for a binding national promise feel urgent. When Hitler needs the Center Party's votes to lock in power, he offers a trade that sounds “practical” on paper: the Reichskonkordat will protect Catholic schools, parishes, and legal standing, and in return the Church steps out of politics. Then the reality hits. Youth groups disappear, priests are surveilled, and the regime's attacks on human dignity keep escalating.From there, we draw a clear modern parallel to the Vatican's agreement with the Chinese Communist government over bishop appointments, renewed through 2028, and Cardinal Joseph Zen's public warnings about the underground Church being left behind. The question underneath both stories is the same: what actually protects the vulnerable when the people in power do not believe truth is real?We end with the turning point in 1937, when Pope Pius XI releases Mit Brennender Sorge, smuggled into Germany and read from pulpits under the Gestapo's nose, calling Catholics to spiritual resistance and naming the poison even when politics refuses to. If you care about religious freedom, church-state relations, and the limits of diplomacy under authoritarianism, this one will stay with you. Key Points from the Episode:• German Catholics shaped by decades of harassment under Kulturkampf  • Weimar instability fueling a desire for national legal guarantees  • Hitler trading “protection” for the Church's silence in politics  • The Reichskonkordat's promises contrasted with immediate Nazi violations  • Why agreements fail when leaders reject truth and justice  • Parallels to the Vatican's China agreement and Cardinal Joseph Zen's warnings  • Mit Brennender Sorge as a shift from diplomacy to defiance  • The covert distribution effort and the risk taken by clergy and laity  • The persecution that followed, including imprisonment and deaths at Dachau  Be sure to check out our show page at TeamMojoAcademy.com, where we have everything we discussed in this podcast as well as other great resources.  Links

On Todays Program on Other Side of Midnight With Lionel, Todays Spotlights Lynn's Warriors and Her Message of the Urgent Need for Online Child Safety. Were She Dives Deep Into Advising  the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department to Take a Leadership Role in Protecting Children From Digital Exploitation and Predatory Algorithms. To Then Switching Conversation Topic on Heritage, Racial Intelligence and Egalitarianism. And Much More to Come !!!

Fridays are for phone calls. Doggies beat that scrappy Sporting KC bunch. Enough soccer talk. The Late Night Score. Doug fixes the beautiful game. What's the alternative, bitch? Estate sales. Secret MLB schedule drop. Bryce Harper isn't worried about a work stoppage. Will we have a Spring Training next year? Tim's Get Ready With Me videos. McGreevy's parents driving him to Phoenix.Tim's reached his breaking point and has left the show. Opening Day Meet & Greet with TMA. Layering up for the winter season. Audio of Adam Wainwright's response to Brandon Walker. Where did the 'Best Fans In Baseball' moniker start? The Cardinal Way. Our little prairie town.Jackie Fairways is back, baby. Live from The Open. Sometimes strangers become lovers. Our guy from across the pond, Mark Goldbridge, gets trolled by his live chat. England's disappointing finish in the World Cup.Jackson is not looking forward to Will Ferrell's new show. Reviews are in and they're not great. Stick was good. Adam McKay and Will Ferrell's famous falling out that we don't know anything about. Comedic actors with two decades plus of staying power.This year's Home Run Derby on Netflix was one of the least viewed in the last 20 years. 53% of households in the U.S. have a Netflix account.Breast high shrubs. And here comes Sam Burns. Drops of the Week. It's hard to do 25 in a parking lot. Derrick Gould's article on the Cardinals approaching the trade deadline. Chasing the sugar rush of the standings. The dais gives their thoughts on it. Sick pull, Jack Albertson. The guys from Super Troopers were on the Rizz Show yesterday. George Wallace on The Courtney Show. Wallace was the guy Tim walked in on in the bathroom. Chairman had a woman walk in on him mid wipe in the bathroom at the Chesterfield Outlet Mall. Doug may have stumbled into a serial killer. Chasing down Jerry Rice.Doug, you wanted more Offset, you got it. Audio of Joe Roderick talking it over with St. Louisan Ryan Howard about Jordan Walker and the HR Derby. Is the All Star Game in trouble?Marky Mark plays a round of golf in like 90 minutes. Boston Fun: Fun but Stressful. EMOTD. Craig O'Neil calls in for a Judge Reinhold update for Martin before he leaves for onboarding. Feel sorry that Doug has been reduced to this.We'll just read the entire Blues schedule this segment. I love Shane Lowry, in fact. Classic TMA symptom.Last time the Cardinals wore navy caps to open the season. Audio from the To The Majors with former MLB pitcher Shawn Tolleson talking about the goal of getting to the Major Leagues. Bryce Harper doesn't love the idea of his son playing baseball unless he really wants to. Youth sports. People are ready to run through a brick wall for Coach Doug.The Great Flood of 93. Jackson is getting pool invites. Someone has to be in charge. Peeing in pools. Bikins and weenies. The cure is worse than the disease.The winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-22:02) Last time the Cardinals wore navy caps to open the season. Audio from the To The Majors with former MLB pitcher Shawn Tolleson talking about the goal of getting to the Major Leagues. Bryce Harper doesn't love the idea of his son playing baseball unless he really wants to. Youth sports. People are ready to run through a brick wall for Coach Doug.(22:10-29:59) The Great Flood of 93. Jackson is getting pool invites. Someone has to be in charge. Peeing in pools. Bikins and weenies. The cure is worse than the disease.(30:09-30:57) The winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I. Having kids has given me new appreciation for old poetry. The first time I read Song of Hiawatha, I skimmed over the part in Book 3 where Hiawatha first meets his father Mudjekeewis: Filled with joy was Mudjekeewis When he looked on Hiawatha, Saw his youth rise up before him In the face of Hiawatha, Saw the beauty of Wenonah From the grave rise up before him. "Welcome!" said he, "Hiawatha, To the kingdom of the West-Wind! Long have I been waiting for you! Youth is lovely, age is lonely, Youth is fiery, age is frosty; You bring back the days departed, You bring back my youth of passion." But this passage communicates a secret of parenthood, something I've never seen discussed anywhere else. By the time you're a parent, you're on your way to being old, ugly, tired, and cynical. I certainly was. This felt like a brute fact about the world: we all know time only moves one direction. Then I had kids, and got confronted with people who were basically me, but young and beautiful and happy. That part of them which wasn't me was the other person I love best in the world, also transmuted into a young and beautiful and happy form. This was a completely unexpected delight which nothing besides this one fragment of poetry had ever tried to prepare me for. I might never have noticed this if I'd only had girls. I love my daughter, but I've never been a little girl; it doesn't bring anything back for me. It's like Mudjekeewis says - you've got to have a son to see your youth rise up before you. https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/chip-off-the-old-block

In Hour 2, we chat more Giants and what the path forward might look like, and we take a pivot to NBA when we are joined by Kevin Danna, the voice of the Santa Cruz Warriors, who shares his insights on the team's summer league performance and the prospects of some of their young players. They also discuss the challenges facing big men in the NBA, particularly those who don't have the ability to stretch the floor and shoot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The voice of the Santa Cruz Warriors and Golden State Valkyries Kevin Danna joins the show to break down the team's summer league performance and share his insights on the latest crop of young players. Danna gives his thoughts on Yaxel Lendeborg and Graham Ike, who are vying for a spot on the Warriors' roster. Danna shares his thoughts on what he's seen from these players in the summer league, and what it means for their chances of making the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most shop owners have stood in front of a shiny new machine and felt the pull. Buy it, and the work will come. Tim Drinkwater of Accurate Machine Products has lived both sides of that bet, the one that nearly buried him and the one that showed up as a free machining center. This conversation sits right where two of our current series meet: Gen CNC, where we talk to founders who started young, and our workforce development series. Tim started his shop in a garage in 2007, and he's blunt about how a young founder should spend those first dollars. Cash is worth more than tools you don't need. Customers come before capability. And sometimes buying an existing shop beats building one from scratch. We also get into the mistake that can quietly kill a shop. Tim bought a brand new lathe for a firearms customer who never signed a contract and then walked away. Mike shares the flip side he keeps running into, walking through shops with gorgeous, idle equipment bought on a customer's promise that never turned into a purchase order. One of those build-outs is the reason a whole company ended up for sale. Then there's the fun part. Tim won a DN Solutions SVM 4100 in the DN and Kennametal giveaway, put it to work on challenging tool steel parts, and liked it enough to go buy a second one. There's another machine giveaway coming at IMTS this year, and you can get in on it at makingchips.com/giveaway. The back half is all about people. When applicants dried up, Tim went straight to the high schools, joined the Craftsman with Character program, and stopped using the word machinist because most students have no idea what it means. It's the same thing we keep coming back to on this show. The parts matter, but the people are what carry a shop into the next generation. What's Covered in this Episode (0:00) A machine giveaway teaser, and why Tim's story matters (1:31) Starting Accurate Machine Products in a garage in 2007 (3:22) What the shop makes, from jet ski parts to finish packaging (4:43) Advice for young founders: cash beats tools you don't need (8:00) eBay machines and the leap to the first brand new machine (9:16) A new lathe, a firearms customer, and no contract to back it up (11:31) Beautiful equipment gathering dust: the shop that went up for sale (13:51) Take your shop high-end with DN Solutions (15:02) Winning a DN Solutions SVM 4100 in the DN and Kennametal giveaway (16:45) Turning the win into S7 tool steel work and a 4+1 upgrade (17:57) Buying a second SVM 4100 and standardizing on one control (20:21) Dial in your workholding with SMW Autoblok (21:10) DN service put to the test: the contactor gremlin (23:18) From zero applicants to working with the youngest generation (24:56) Youth apprenticeships and rebranding machinist to precision metal cutting (28:38) Rhett's story: four years, his own key, and a CMMC future (30:38) The industry needs accountants and coders, not just machinists (33:53) Invest in your leadership at Elevate during IMTS 2026 (34:45) Getting your crew and local students to IMTS (40:39) MakingChips at IMTS 2026: find us in the AME/Hennig booth Resources Mentioned DN Solutions Kennametal SMW Autoblok Dave Hataj with Craftsman with Character Elevate powered by AMT (IMTS 2026) IMTS MakingChips Machine Giveaway Connect with Tim Drinkwater Accurate Machine Products Tim Drinkwater on LinkedIn Tim@ampcnc.com Connect with MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

Vinyl Album Found in San Francisco Contains Echoes of a Filipino American Love Story Jess Garcia loves perusing San Francisco thrift stores for treasures. One day, she came across a vinyl record titled "In Baghdad By the Bay: Cora and Santos Beloy," which piqued her curiosity. She rushed home to listen and was amazed at the sweet nostalgic quality of the voices she heard. When she looked for more information on the couple she couldn't find much, but had this feeling there must be more to their story. It turns out this Filipino American couple were "San Francisco famous" in the 1970s, playing a celebrated set in the Fairmount Hotel's Tonga Room among many other gigs. In this story from KQED's Bay Curious podcast, reporter Asal Ehsanipour found out they were also larger than life figures in their local community. Hmong Cooking Class Gives Central Valley Youth a ‘Taste of Tradition'  Fresno is home to the second largest Hmong community in the United States, with over 80,000 residents in the Central Valley. In 1992, Kristy Xiong immigrated here from Thailand as a child and says she held on to her culture through traditional foods. Today she's teaching a monthly class that is helping young Hmong students cook these dishes to reconnect to their heritage. From the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative and KVPR, Esther Quintanilla takes us into the kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're always looking for ways to stay young, healthy, and beautiful. But the so-called "fountain of youth"... could be in your neighborhood movie theater. So maybe it's actually the "soda fountain of youth?" A new study published this week in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says engaging in cultural experiences like going to the movies or visiting a museum could be linked to slower physiological aging. Greg and Holly discuss and are then joined by the KSL Movie Show hosts Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth to discuss the big movie of the week: The Odyssey.

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Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.This week, Ashlee Amos leads Woody Woodward, Bobbey Biddle, Haley and guest educator Kim through the marching band, color guard, drum corps and baton twirling conversations everyone is having at rehearsal.The panel discusses the detention of a color guard director by ICE at Boston Logan International Airport after she traveled to attend a Noah Kahan concert. The conversation expands to performer safety, the fear experienced by students and families, and the responsibility educators and staff accept when traveling with young performers.Ashlee also takes us inside the busy world of competitive baton twirling as athletes compete at the U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships and America's Youth on Parade. The panel examines national championship logistics, qualifying opportunities for the Nations Cup, World Championships and Inspiration Cup, and what the wider marching arts could learn from the twirling community.In this episode:A color guard director's detention by ICE at Boston Logan AirportProtecting students and performers while travelingNational baton twirling championships and international qualificationWhy late California DCI broadcasts are difficult for East Coast fansBuilding one unified culture across band, percussion and color guardWhy marching arts educators need interests outside the activityThe harm caused by toxic social media criticism of young performers60-Second Tech Block:Kim explains how singing, humming and listening exercises can improve marching band intonation, phrasing and musical awareness. Her advice is simple: if performers cannot hear and sing the phrase, they are unlikely to play it correctly.Water We Doing?!The panel tackles late-night DCI streams, disconnected ensemble cultures, educators who never step away from marching arts, and adults who publicly criticize the bodies, costumes and performances of young drum corps members.Gush & Go:Woody celebrates completing his arranging work, Bobbey reflects on a successful Miss Pennsylvania week, Haley appreciates proper hydration, and Ashlee previews her new production, Joyride.News and resources:Color guard director detained by ICE after traveling to Boston2026 U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships2026 America's Youth on Parade and international qualifying eventsPresented by Guard ClosetYour one-stop shop for color guard, marching band and the marching arts.Visit Guard ClosetFollow @guardclosetFind On A Water Break:WebsiteListen Everywhere and Find All LinksBe a GuestEmail: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.comFollow @onawaterbreak on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Raviv leads Israel U20 Women to Silver, Blue & White Youth Updates, Hapoel Tel Aviv Building Squad Soccer Super Cup ReviewMake sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

The voice of the Santa Cruz Warriors and Golden State Valkyries Kevin Danna joins the show to break down the team's summer league performance and share his insights on the latest crop of young players. Danna gives his thoughts on Yaxel Lendeborg and Graham Ike, who are vying for a spot on the Warriors' roster. Danna shares his thoughts on what he's seen from these players in the summer league, and what it means for their chances of making the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2, we chat more Giants and what the path forward might look like, and we take a pivot to NBA when we are joined by Kevin Danna, the voice of the Santa Cruz Warriors, who shares his insights on the team's summer league performance and the prospects of some of their young players. They also discuss the challenges facing big men in the NBA, particularly those who don't have the ability to stretch the floor and shoot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our disabled and medically complex children grow and mature, caring for and navigating their sexual health can be a tricky topic. From appropriately navigating sexual activity, consent, basic hygiene and even more complicated topics like birth control and how puberty can bring about new health complications, we're breaking down a ton of different sexual health aspects in this episode.A huge thank you to our sponsor for this summer season, Real Food Blends! Real Food Blends are the only 100% real food meals thatare ready-to-feed for people with feeding tubes. Offering 8 different meals and1 snack for adults & kids, it's the closest thing to homemade blenderized tube feeding. Learn more at realfoodblends.com!Links:Fill out our contact form to join upcoming discussion groups!Join The Rare Life newsletter and never miss an update!Follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda.griffith.atkins!Follow Jill on Instagram @jill.arneson!Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life!Donate to the podcast or Contact me about sponsoring an episode.

When life feels hard, it's easy to wonder, Why bother? But what if God's kingdom grows precisely in those unexpected places?In this episode of Holy Shenanigans, Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman reflects on Jesus' parables of the sower, the mustard seed, and the yeast to discover how God's generous love takes root through even the smallest acts of mercy and hope. Sharing the story of transforming a tiny, clay-filled garden into a place of beauty and abundance, Tara explores what it means to prepare our hearts as "good soil" and partner with God in cultivating new life.Whether you're facing rocky ground, stubborn obstacles, or wondering if your efforts matter, this conversation offers encouragement to keep planting seeds of grace. Because God's love has a way of growing where we least expect it—and even the smallest acts of faith can become gardens of hope.Join us as we imagine what might flourish when we choose to sow generously, trust God's surprising abundance, and become good soil for faith, hope, and love.Send Tara a Text Message

Can knowing about God ever replace truly knowing Him? Jesus' words in Matthew 11:25–30 reveal the missing foundation behind today's Catholic youth crisis. In this episode of Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood explains why classroom instruction alone cannot sustain a lifelong faith and explores the profound difference between knowing about God and personally knowing the Father through Jesus Christ. Discover why this relationship is the key to helping young Catholics remain faithful in an increasingly secular culture. If you're a parent, grandparent, catechist, teacher, or pastor, this episode offers biblical insight and practical hope. Visit us online at www.BibleforCatholics.com.

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Hour Three of the Marc Cox Morning Show opens with a somber look back at the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt on its two-year anniversary, featuring the widow of Corey Comperatore and lingering questions about Secret Service failures that day. Former Senator Jim Talent joins to back JD Vance's measured stance on Israel and weighs in on Cori Bush's leftward lurch locally. Dr. Joe Ojile of the Clayton Sleep Institute brings the science on the daylight saving time debate, and Kim on a Whim closes the hour tackling St. Louis's referee shortage crisis and the parental bad behavior driving it. Truth, expertise, and hometown values — that's the Marc Cox Morning Show. Hour Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #ButlerPA #JimTalent #DrJoeOjile #DaylightSavingTime #KimOnAWhim #RefereeShortage #StLouisRadio #ConservativeTalk #NeverForget Hour 3 Guest List: Former Senator Jim Talent — Discussed JD Vance's Rogan interview on Israel, Netanyahu's political future, and Cori Bush's DSA-backed campaign Dr. Joe Ojile (Clayton Sleep Institute) — Explained the health impacts of permanent daylight saving time and circadian rhythm science

Today, this is what's important: Summer, jelly fish, sports, boys trip, dirty sodas, jeans, music from our youth, & more. Get your tickets NOW to our live show in Ontario, Canada on Sept. 25th, 2026! Or go to TIITour.com for more info. Check out Sam Jay and Alex English's new show Look Back At It now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Beckner and Ed Daly return with another hilarious, completely unfiltered episode covering an unbelievable week of celebrity deaths, sports controversies, political headlines, and internet absurdity. The guys discuss the Home Run Derby, World Cup drama, Taylor Swift's extravagant wedding, Disney adults, influencer culture, and much more—plus plenty of listener emails and voicemails. This episode includes: An epic RIP segment featuring actors, athletes, musicians, influencers, and more. Brian and Ed's thoughts on Lindsey Graham's death and Mitch McConnell rumors. Home Run Derby reactions and why Phillies fans can't stop booing. World Cup controversy and why penalty kicks need fixing. Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift's wedding—and those 20-minute vows. The bizarre Sergio Garcia lasagna story. Why youth soccer in America is fundamentally broken. Disney adults, accidental concerts, Cocaine Wars, and much more. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back! Patreon updates and Bonus Bri. 03:00 Phillies fans, Home Run Derby, and why everyone gets booed. 09:00 World Cup discussion, penalty kicks, and tournament complaints. 15:00 Massive RIP segment: Sam Neill Bonnie Tyler Victor Willis Leroy Irvin Phil Regan Scott Bryce Louise Lasser Al Holland Lauren Bennett Joe Doering Connor Murphy Dream Doll Brie and many more. 57:00 Lindsey Graham discussion and Mitch McConnell speculation. 1:15:00 Sports Roundup: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce wedding Spurs broadcaster scandal Sergio Garcia's pre-round lasagna Youth soccer in America Zach Wheeler declines All-Star invite Stanley Cup engraving controversy 1:54:00 Listener Voicemails: The "nuclear boobs" on the 5 Freeway Accidental ZZ Top concert Disney adults 2:09:00 Listener Emails: Cocaine Wars: Marvin Gaye vs. Stevie Nicks Best baseball movies Bonus Bri discussion 2:25:00 Things That Are Not Sports: Flight instructor jumps from airplane Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out window More ridiculous internet stories Subscribe & Support Become a Patreon member for weekly Bonus Bri episodes, exclusive podcasts, and extended discussions you won't hear anywhere else. Patreon: patreon.com/theballerlifestylepodcast Follow, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts and help more people discover The Baller Lifestyle Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every parent wants to raise confident, resilient kids—but it's hard to know when to step in and when to step back.Adam and Chelsea sit down with counselor, author, and longtime parenting expert David Thomas to discuss his new book Capable. Together they explore why so many kids today struggle with confidence and resilience, how well-meaning parents can unintentionally stand in the way of growth, and why allowing children to experience manageable challenges is one of the greatest gifts we can give them.Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40% off when you buy the whole series.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Text and Be Heard“What is a fan?” sounds like a simple question until you look at what modern sports asks of us: more money, more attention, more data, and now more betting. We start from the place that made us love sports in the first place, competition, practice, winning and losing, and the joy of testing yourself. Then we pull the camera back and talk about how the so-called fan experience is increasingly designed around extraction, not connection.We get into youth sports and the way AAU travel teams and year-round single-sport schedules can drain families financially while putting kids at higher risk for overuse injuries. We talk honestly about the scholarship chase, the pressure to specialize, and how NIL money changes the emotional stakes for teenagers who are still trying to grow up. If you grew up playing multiple sports, you will recognize what gets lost when everything becomes a pipeline.Then we go straight at sports betting and the machinery behind it: live betting, micro betting, and the power that comes from controlling official data. When leagues and data partners profit while gambling companies chase quarterly earnings, the incentives tilt hard against the public. Add in soaring ticket prices, parking, food, drinks, and merch, and it is no wonder so many people feel pushed away from the game.If sports have started to feel less fun and more like a bill, you are not alone. Listen, share this with a friend who loves the game, and subscribe and leave a review so more people can rethink what being a fan should mean.Support the showRecovery is Beautiful.   Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube -    Life Is Wonderful   Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character  and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love  Instagram -  Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok -  Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest -   Lifeiswonderful.LoveX -     LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn -   Hugo Vrsalovic    LinkedIn -   The 1% in Recovery

Howard Robertson had every reason to go down the wrong path. His parents died. His siblings were in the streets. But instead of following them he chose corrections — and over a 22 year career from the late 1970s to the early 2000s he rose from correctional officer to captain to deputy warden to warden of Rikers Island — the largest and most violent jail in America. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Howard pulls back the curtain on everything — from his brutal upbringing to what made him choose corrections to what Rikers Island looked like from the inside during its most violent era to the notorious inmates he encountered to how programs reduced violence to how politicians destroyed what it could have been to the problems with closing it and what the future of Rikers Island really looks like. _____________________________________________ #rikersisland #jail #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to FACTOR & GLD for sponsoring this episode: Factor: Head to http://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). _____________________________________________ GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.gld.com/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Howard Robertson: https://www.amazon.com/Student-Game-Become-Unstoppable-Smarts/dp/1977283896 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Howard Robertson's Unlikely Journey 01:12 Overcoming Tragedy and Choices 02:29 Early Mindset: Learning from Role Models 03:53 Shooting for the Moon: Mentorship & Goals 05:02 Rising Above Average Through Hard Work 07:01 Is Drive Innate or Learned? 07:42 Family, Bad Paths, and Purpose 08:03 Helping Inmates and Preventing Recidivism 09:36 From Speaking to Writing: Reaching Youth 10:16 Authenticity in Storytelling: Why the Book Matters 11:01 Personal Stories: Bullying, Friendship, and Impact 13:02 How the Past Shapes Leadership Style 14:47 Navigating Street Ties Inside Rikers 18:00 Inmate Politics and Safe Resolutions 21:22 Respect, Boundaries & Saying No 23:40 Life Lessons and Staying Clean 24:43 Sponsor Segment: Factor Meals 27:40 Entering Corrections: Career Choice 29:34 Knowing the Community: Double-Edged Sword 30:14 Respect, Fairness, and Avoiding Violence 32:00 Overcrowding, Programs, and Jail Services 34:49 Correctional Culture: Then and Now 36:32 Political Changes & Rikers' Decline 41:13 Burough Jails, Funding, and Flawed Solutions 44:43 Sponsor Segment: GLD Chains 45:56 Corrections Leadership & Barriers to Progression 47:13 Mass Incarceration, Bad Policy, and Population Issues 51:01 Physical Conditions & Racial Makeup 54:35 Bail, Releases, and Systemic Injustice 56:39 Promotions, Process & Rules of the System 01:00:31 Programs: Entertainment and Violence Reduction 01:03:35 The Winner's Dorm: Transforming Inmates 01:04:41 Solitary Confinement: Problems & Alternatives 01:08:06 Expanding Special Housing and Culture Change 01:10:44 Medical, Mental Health, and Malingering 01:13:36 Mental Health, Career Impact and Life After 01:14:50 Defining Real Success for Youth 01:15:55 Numbers that Shock: Mass Incarceration 01:17:00 Notorious and Celebrity Inmates 01:18:36 Retirement, New Mission, and Legacy 01:18:56 Biggest Takeaways: Excuse-Free Success 01:19:56 Book Recommendation & Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BudDocs medical marijuana cards, renewals, telemedicine, Bud Deals, transfers, and money-back guarantee Friday Free Show with Tom, Dan, and Ross McCoy New RODE mic stand from Sweetwater Orlando Science Center Stellar Nights laser shows, Queen, Taylor Swift, and late-night exhibits Ross and Larry Fulford's interactive comedy show with live audience voting Heavy rain hurts comedy attendance and ideas to promote future shows Larry Fulford's activism, audience participation, and unforgettable stage moments Eugene Torres alligator story and improvised pizza jokes Interactive stand-up compared to a live Kill Tony style format Homemade pizza debates, pepperoni, toppings, cheese, subs, and Carlucci's nostalgia Generational differences with manual car windows, locks, and fidget toys Touchscreen cars versus physical buttons and climate controls Smoke Made brisket cheesesteak and Orlando sandwich recommendations Shaq predator stings, celebrity sheriffs, Polk County Santa, and bizarre arrests Walmart nostalgia, awkward public behavior, and retention pond crash video Dash cams, Tesla cameras, backup cameras, RV driving, and trailer backing Pyrospot off-season fireworks orders AI tribute song for DRUG Hollerbach's German food, chef dinner, World Cup viewing, and party space Crystal's birthday, thoughtful gifts, and relationship goodwill Garage smoothie routine, noisy blenders, and family sacrifices O.J. verdict memories, school overcrowding, charter schools, and smoking sections Gun racks, rural Florida security, stolen firearms, and warning signs Why the FIFA World Cup outweighs Olympic soccer Youth soccer costs, NFL and MLB youth support, and Orlando City investment Listener HR dispute and using ChatGPT to rewrite difficult emails Concrete Mike advice segment idea replaces animal stories EMWP surgery, used hot tubs, cruise stories, and Concrete Mike calls Wild horse and alligator stories plus the Later Gator invention idea Ethics of fake wellness products and invention fundraising New Ballyhoo music, Pinball Dudes, Transformers pinball, and Bearcat THC seltzers Goodwill Tom and Dan shirts, classic merch, and quilt ideas Walton Goggins correction and Winnie the Pooh trivia Swinger jokes, Cricut hats, and Spirit Airlines Lamborghini Social media outrage versus real-world behavior Podcast audio production, loudness matching, bitrate, and editing pride Behind-the-scenes reality of small media operations and podcast studios BDM Facebook group requests, long listener questions, and show sign-off ### Website: https://tomanddan.com/ BDM: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomandDanLive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMediocreTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomanddanlive/ X: https://x.com/TomandDanLive ACT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/61976/rss AMT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/18904/rss