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Send us a textWelcome to another episode of Nerdery and Murdery! I today's episode Zig goes into another music genre with part 1 of Goth and Goth adjacent music. Let's see if Geoffrey like this genre or not. Regardless, Geoffrey will finish off the show with a dive into the tragic story of The Texas Teen Murders.For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
An assassination in Utah, the hoax within a hoax called Epstein, a racially motivated murder in North Carolina, the Philly Karen, why Zig's not surprised about Malcolm Gladwell, the LA Clippers scandal and lots of football.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
Jim Rohn International Founder Kyle Wilson has an in-depth conversation with AI expert Natalie Contreraz. Natalie shares why now is the time to go all-in on AI! She shares: How to use AI as your mentor and in checking 5-year goals How to build while you sleep: automation, datasets, and the new content engine How to go from zero to omnipresent: turning your IP into a 24/7 marketing machine Her 3-step system to Collect → Organize → Publish How to make LinkedIn workflows; don't love camera? Use AI to help. How building an agency is the path to optionality, choice, and freedom Find Natalie Contreraz: IG: @nataliemeaagan Facebook: @Natalie Contreraz Kyle Wilson Resources: Kyle Wilson Website: KyleWilson.com Success Habits Podcast - Go to KyleWilson.com/podcast Kyle Wilson Inner Circle Mastermind https://kylewilson.com/mastermind/ Follow Kyle Wilson: Instagram: instagram.com/kylewilsonjimrohn Facebook: facebook.com/kylewilsonmarketing YouTube: youtube.com/KyleWilsonMarketing Twitter: twitter.com/kwmarketing What Others are Saying About Kyle “Kyle, thank you for our partnership and friendship. Friendship is wealth and you make me a rich man. Love and Respect!” Jim Rohn, Iconic Philosopher and Speaker “I guard my endorsements carefully. Regarding Kyle, he is simply a marketing genius! No joke. Kyle was the wizard behind the successful business of my mentor Jim Rohn. Every marketing dilemma I have ever had Kyle has given me the brilliant and elegant solution on the spot. Kyle's consulting has saved and earned me hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.” Darren Hardy, Former Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine "Kyle Wilson is brilliant and so very knowledgeable and an icon in this industry. He was the power behind Jim Rohn. Kyle is my longtime friend and someone I have a great deal of respect for." Les Brown, Iconic Speaker and Author “I have worked closely with Kyle Wilson for 20 years. He is one of the best all-around marketers, promoters, business-builders, and entrepreneurs in the business today. We have generated more than a million dollars together.” Brian Tracy, International Speaker and Author “Kyle is a valued friend, a marketing superstar and one of the most knowledgeable people in the personal development industry.” Robin Sharma, Author of, Monk Who Sold His Ferrari “I've known and worked with Kyle Wilson for over 20 years. Kyle is the ONLY person that ALWAYS under-promised and over-delivered every single time my dad Zig and I worked with him. He is a valued friend and someone I have great admiration and respect for!" Tom Ziglar, President of Zig Ziglar Corp “Kyle is one of my old and dear friends and one of the smartest marketing guys I have had the opportunity to work with. He is the scrappy marketing guy. What I mean by that is, there are lots of guys who will put out business plans and do all kinds of nonsense and swing for home runs. Kyle is the real deal and finds ways to create product, add value, help people, build community, he's unbelievable.” Eric Worre, Author of Go Pro "Kyle you were a master to work with when filming and producing at my house. Also, Helen and I have toured and done so many 'meet and greets' and have had all kinds of cool activities and opportunities on the road, but last year at your house at the Inner Circle Mastermind ranks at the top as one of the all-time best experiences we have ever had on the road. At your house the people and the love was so amazing. We are use to doing all the giving, but that day we felt loved and cared for. It was just an amazing experience! We still talk about it to this day. It is at the top of our tour memories from over all these years!" Phil Collen, Guitarist of Def Leppard, Songwriter, and Author "Thank you, Kyle Wilson, for being such a magnificent leader and creating a powerful, humanitarian thinking group of leaders. You're such an amazing human being. Always inspired by who you are!" Lisa Haisha, Amazon Show Host, Producer, and Philanthropist "Kyle Wilson is the man! When I made the decision to transition from my 15-year MLB career to being a speaker, best-selling author, and business consultant I researched and then sought out the man who has been behind such iconic speakers as Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, and many others. Hiring Kyle as my coach has been one of the smartest decisions I made." Todd Stottlemyre, Author of Rentless Success, 15-Year MLB Pitcher and 3x World Champion "Kyle is one of the wisest and most brilliant marketing consultants in the world. He is the man behind the great marketing of Jim Rohn International and so many other personal development legends. He is not only someone I've enjoyed collaborating and working with for over two decades, but also a close and valued friend. I recommend Kyle without equivocation." Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Creator of World's Best-Selling Book Series Chicken Soup for the Soul "Kyle, you ROCKED the EOFIRE show. You are a great storyteller and shared great lessons. 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In today's episode, Stig Brodersen is talking stocks with Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig's pick is Uber, the world's largest ride-hailing company. Tobias is pitching Bath & Body Works, a category leader in home and personal fragrance. Hari's stock of choice is Merck, a pharmaceutical giant that owns the blockbuster oncology drug. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:23 - Stig's bull case for Uber (Ticker on NYSE: UBER). 17:15 - The bear case for Uber, including the regulatory risk. 58:37 - Why Hari is bullish on Merck (Ticker on NYSE: MRK). 01:12:10 - The bear case for Merck, including the “Keytruda patent cliff.” 01:17:32 - Why Toby is bullish on Bath & Body Works (Ticker on NYSE: BBWI). 01:27:10 - The bear case of Bath & Body Works, including the debt level. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here. Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Stig Brodersen's Portfolio and Track record. Listen to Shawn and Daniel's episode about Uber. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2, 2025 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q1, 2025 or watch the video. Tobias' podcast, The Acquirers Podcast. Tobias' ETFs, ZIG and Deep. Tobias' Acquirer's Multiple stock screener: AcquirersMultiple.com. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining HardBlock AnchorWatch Human Rights Foundation Vanta Unchained Onramp Netsuite Shopify Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Anthropic agrees to pay 1.5 billion to settle class action, Mark Zuckerberg no relation to Mark Zuckerberg keeps having his Facebook account suspended. UK Govt trial of MS365 copilot shows no clear productivity boost, Microsoft ULA explained by NotebookLM AI thanks to Zig in NC, Credit Card use on internet, New Laptop but I hate Microsoft, Google ordered to pay 425 million for lack of Data Privacy.
Another trans shooter, CDC chaos, Trump denies he's dead, an epic week 1 in college football and Zig finally tells his black swan story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
In a world obsessed with speed and AI generated content, we're talking about why slowing down and serving well is your best strategy to stand out online. This episode is packed with wisdom, metaphors (you'll love the farmer's market one!), and a sneak peek into what's coming soon to Business with Impact!What to Listen For:The #1 way to zig while others zag in today's fast-paced online spaceThe farmer's market analogy that explains exactly why your service sets you apartWhy over-reliance on AI could be hurting your long-term brand (even if it saves time now)How connection and live interaction are your biggest secret weaponsWhy service is your competitive advantageTwo ways you can connect directly with Rachel this month (spoiler: free coaching!)How “support that actually replies” builds trust that scalesAs more businesses hide behind bots and blanket automations, the way to stand out online is by being the one who shows up, serves well, and actually listens. My challenge for you this week? Zig when others zag. Show up for your people in a way that no one else is, and watch what happens.Important Links:Grab your FREE High Converting Landing Page Template: rachelmcmichael.com/landingConnect with Rachel on Instagram: @rachelrmcmichaelLearn more about The Business with Impact Academy™: rachelmcmichael.com/academyDM “LAB” on Instagram @rachelrmcmichael to get more info.
Fredrik talks to Taylor Troesh about packaging things, generating code, and database evolution. Why is it so hard to package and build things? Is it a failure of ergonomics? Is there hope for a change? We also discuss generating code using LLMs, and Taylor presents the workflow of using them to generate projects from scratch, starting over if more fundamental changes are needed. After that, we dig into databases and SQL, and Taylor has many thoughts and opinions about how they can be used and might evolve. Finally, we discuss other interesting projects, keeping track of ideas, what the OPTC is, and why should you cut down a palm tree? Recorded during Øredev 2024. The episode is sponsored by Ellipsis - let us edit your podcast and make it sound just as good as Kodsnack! With more than ten years and 1200 episodes of experience, Ellipsis gets your podcast edited, chapterized, and described with all related links in a prompt and professional manner. Thank you Cloudnet for sponsoring our VPS! Comments, questions or tips? We a re @kodsnack, @tobiashieta, @oferlund and @bjoreman on Twitter, have a page on Facebook and can be emailed at info@kodsnack.se if you want to write longer. We read everything we receive. If you enjoy Kodsnack we would love a review in iTunes! You can also support the podcast by buying us a coffee (or two!) through Ko-fi. Links Taylor Taylor’s keyboard-rich desk setup Taylor’s Øredev 2024 talk: How to flatpack programs The IKEA hacking community (or one of them) James Mickens Redux The flux architecture Jquery Toki pona APL Zig SNOBOL Actor model Jq Lisp Scrapscript - Taylor’s own language HTMX CRUD Elm Support us on Ko-fi Cursor Neovim Avante - a Cursor alternative for Neovim Sam Altman Sam Colt Sam Morse Postgresql Connecting directly to the database - Svante Richter’s talk Supabase SQL Some of Taylor’s writings about SQL PRQL - Pipelined relational query language FQL Regex Foundationdb Ellipsis - sponsor of the week: we edit Kodsnack, and we can edit your podcast too! Offensive horticulture A history of microwave ovens Scrapsheets Game of life Trailer buses Follow-up links, thanks to unvisual: Bruck - “a type of bus or coach built to combine goods and passenger transport” Skvader - a Swedish bruck The timeless way of software - Taylor talks about Christopher Alexander, just like we did in episode 657! Titles Nothing besides IKEA I did not besmirch the reputation How strange we package things I don’t think I have any advice Failure of ergonomics I do have hope Drinking from the well Brainless CRUD-stuff (I have) No qualms with Elm During the binges Fifteen math professors Tilting against palmtrees OPTC
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L'exposition « Niki de Saint-Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hulten » est l'histoire de deux artistes soutenus par un grand conservateur. Pontus Hulten est le premier directeur du Centre Pompidou. Le musée, fermé pour travaux jusqu'en 2030, revient ainsi sur une période florissante et utopique de son histoire grâce à l'amitié d'un commissaire et de deux artistes. C'est au Grand Palais jusqu'au 4 janvier. Si le couple d'artistes Niki de Saint-Phalle et Jean Tinguely marquent les premières décennies du Centre Pompidou, c'est aussi grâce à leur amitié avec le directeur atypique de l'époque Pontus Hulten. Il défend une vision anarchiste du musée : un lieu ludique ouvert à tous. L'exposition du Grand Palais revient sur cette époque enjouée et libre. « Pontus Hulten fait intervenir, notamment en 1977, les deux artistes Jean Tinguely, Niki de Saint-Phalle pour occuper le forum du Centre Pompidou avec une installation absolument extraordinaire : le crocodrome de Zig et Puce, raconte la commissaire Sophie Duplaix. Donc tout ça est évoqué dans l'exposition pour parler de cette histoire, histoire d'une institution, histoire aussi des liens entre conservateurs et artistes. On découvre un peu les coulisses de l'art. » Le crocodrome de Zig et Puce, c'est une sorte de fête foraine mêlant train fantôme, flipper géant et distributeurs gratuits de chocolat. Une ambiance joyeuse à l'encontre de l'objet commercialisable. C'est ce qui meut aussi Jean Tinguely aux machines productrices de mouvements gratuits en ces années 1970, synonymes de nouvelles technologies. « Le son se matérialise dans les machines, de façon complétement débridée, qui sont effectivement des machines inutiles et qu'on peut vraiment lire comme une critique, de cette mécanisation dont on nous explique qu'elle vise à améliorer notre quotidien », raconte Sophie Duplaix. Aux côtés des installations légères et poétiques de Tinguely trônent les œuvres gigantesques de Niki de Saint Phalle, dont certaines figurent seulement en image, car trop imposantes pour entrer dans le musée. Celle qui est connue pour ses nanas rondes et colorées a révolutionné l'art avec une puissance toute féminine « Elle va nous montrer effectivement que la femme peut tout à fait s'emparer de ce qui d'habitude est attribué aux hommes, comme par exemple les armes. Quand elle fait sa série des Tirs, tout au début des années 1960, poursuit Sophie Duplaix. Elle fait des reliefs, des panneaux qu'elle met à l'horizontal pour les recouvrir de poches de couleurs. Après, elle déverse du plâtre, pour que ce soit immaculé. Elle tire dessus et les poches de couleurs qu'elle a mises explosent. Elles font donc dégouliner la peinture sur le relief blanc immaculé. Ce qui est à la fois un pied de nez à la peinture traditionnelle, et aussi une affirmation du pouvoir féminin. » Un pied de nez aux conventions que l'exposition met joyeusement en avant. À lire aussiLa Révolte à l'oeuvre de Niki de Saint-Phalle
L'exposition « Niki de Saint-Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hulten » est l'histoire de deux artistes soutenus par un grand conservateur. Pontus Hulten est le premier directeur du Centre Pompidou. Le musée, fermé pour travaux jusqu'en 2030, revient ainsi sur une période florissante et utopique de son histoire grâce à l'amitié d'un commissaire et de deux artistes. C'est au Grand Palais jusqu'au 4 janvier. Si le couple d'artistes Niki de Saint-Phalle et Jean Tinguely marquent les premières décennies du Centre Pompidou, c'est aussi grâce à leur amitié avec le directeur atypique de l'époque Pontus Hulten. Il défend une vision anarchiste du musée : un lieu ludique ouvert à tous. L'exposition du Grand Palais revient sur cette époque enjouée et libre. « Pontus Hulten fait intervenir, notamment en 1977, les deux artistes Jean Tinguely, Niki de Saint-Phalle pour occuper le forum du Centre Pompidou avec une installation absolument extraordinaire : le crocodrome de Zig et Puce, raconte la commissaire Sophie Duplaix. Donc tout ça est évoqué dans l'exposition pour parler de cette histoire, histoire d'une institution, histoire aussi des liens entre conservateurs et artistes. On découvre un peu les coulisses de l'art. » Le crocodrome de Zig et Puce, c'est une sorte de fête foraine mêlant train fantôme, flipper géant et distributeurs gratuits de chocolat. Une ambiance joyeuse à l'encontre de l'objet commercialisable. C'est ce qui meut aussi Jean Tinguely aux machines productrices de mouvements gratuits en ces années 1970, synonymes de nouvelles technologies. « Le son se matérialise dans les machines, de façon complétement débridée, qui sont effectivement des machines inutiles et qu'on peut vraiment lire comme une critique, de cette mécanisation dont on nous explique qu'elle vise à améliorer notre quotidien », raconte Sophie Duplaix. Aux côtés des installations légères et poétiques de Tinguely trônent les œuvres gigantesques de Niki de Saint Phalle, dont certaines figurent seulement en image, car trop imposantes pour entrer dans le musée. Celle qui est connue pour ses nanas rondes et colorées a révolutionné l'art avec une puissance toute féminine « Elle va nous montrer effectivement que la femme peut tout à fait s'emparer de ce qui d'habitude est attribué aux hommes, comme par exemple les armes. Quand elle fait sa série des Tirs, tout au début des années 1960, poursuit Sophie Duplaix. Elle fait des reliefs, des panneaux qu'elle met à l'horizontal pour les recouvrir de poches de couleurs. Après, elle déverse du plâtre, pour que ce soit immaculé. Elle tire dessus et les poches de couleurs qu'elle a mises explosent. Elles font donc dégouliner la peinture sur le relief blanc immaculé. Ce qui est à la fois un pied de nez à la peinture traditionnelle, et aussi une affirmation du pouvoir féminin. » Un pied de nez aux conventions que l'exposition met joyeusement en avant. À lire aussiLa Révolte à l'oeuvre de Niki de Saint-Phalle
Today, the Elixir Wizards wrap up Season 14 “Enter the Elixirverse.” Dan, Charles, and Sundi look back at some common themes: Elixir plays well with others, bridges easily to access languages and tools, and remains a powerful technology for data flow, concurrency, and developer experience. We revisit the popular topics of the year, from types and tooling to AI orchestration and reproducible dev environments, and share what we're excited to explore next. We also invite your questions and takeaways to help shape future seasons and conference conversations. Season 14 doubles as a handy primer for anyone curious about how Elixir integrates across the stack. Key topics discussed in this episode: * Lessons from a season of interoperability * Set-theoretic types and what new compiler warnings unlock * AI in practice: LLM orchestration, fallbacks, and real-world use * SDUI and GraphQL patterns for shipping UI across web/iOS/Android * Dataframes in Elixir with Explorer for analytics workflows * Python interoperability (ErlPort, PythonX) and when to reach for it * Reproducible dev environments with Nix and friends * Performance paths: Rustler and Zig for native extensions * Bluetooth & Nerves: Blue Heron and hardware integrations * DevEx upgrades: LiveView, build pipelines, and standard project setup * Observability and ops: Prometheus/Grafana and sensible deployments * Community feedback, conferences, and what's on deck for next season Links mentioned in this episode: Cars.com S14E06 SDUI at Scale with Elixir https://youtu.be/nloRcgngTk?si=g4Zd4N1s56Ronrtw https://hexdocs.pm/phoenixliveview/Phoenix.LiveView.html https://wordpress.com/ https://elixir-lang.org/ S14E01 Zigler: Zig NIFs for Elixir https://youtu.be/hSAvWxh26TU?si=d55tVuZbNw0KCfT https://ziglang.org/ https://hexdocs.pm/zigler/Zig.html https://github.com/blue-heron/blueheron https://github.com/elixir-explorer/explorer S14E08 Nix for Elixir Apps https://youtu.be/yymUcgy4OAk?si=BRgTlc2VK5bsIhIf https://nixos.org/ https://nix.dev/ S14E07 Set Theoretic Types in Elixir https://youtu.be/qMmEnXcHxL4?si=Ux2lebiwEp3mc0e S14E10 Python in Elixir Apps https://youtu.be/SpVLrrWkRqE?si=ld3oQVXVlWHpo7eV https://www.python.org/ https://hexdocs.pm/pythonx/ https://github.com/Pyrlang/Pyrlang https://github.com/erlport/erlport S14E03 LangChain: LLM Integration for Elixir https://youtu.be/OwFaljL3Ptc?si=A0sDs2dzJ0UoE2PY https://github.com/brainlid/langchain S14E04 Nx & Machine Learning in Elixir https://youtu.be/Ju64kAMLlkw?si=zdVnkBTTLHvIZNBm S14E05 Rustler: Bridging Elixir and Rust https://youtu.be/2RBw7B9OfwE?si=aRVYOyxxW8fTmoRA https://github.com/rusterlium/rustler Season 3: Working with Elixir https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTDLmInI9YaDbhMRpGuYpboVNbp1Fl9PD&si=hbe7qt4gRUfrMtpj S14E11 Vibe Coding the LoopedIn Crochet App https://youtu.be/DX0SjmPE92g?si=zCBPjS1huRDIeVeP Season 5: Adopting Elixir YouTubeLaunchisode and Outlaws Takeover with Chris Keathley, Amos King, and Anna Neyzberg S13E01 Igniter: Elixir Code Generation https://youtu.be/WM9iQlQSF_g?si=e0CAiML2qC2SxmdL Season 8: Elixir in a Polyglot Environment https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTDLmInI9YaAPlvMd-RDp6LWFjI67wOGN&si=YCI7WLA8qozD57iw !! We Want to Hear Your Thoughts *!!* Have questions, comments, or topics you'd like us to discuss on the podcast? Share your thoughts with us here: https://forms.gle/Vm7mcYRFDgsqqpDC9
On hour two of The Sports Drive, Logan Gordon and Patrick Dumas are joined by SiriusXM NFL voice Zig Fracassi to continue to get set for the 2025 NFL Season! Zig shares his thoughts on all the biggest headlines heading into Week 1, teams and battles he'll be keeping an eye on throughout the schedule, and more!(25:29) The guys go around and spin the wheel on another edition of Wildcard Wednesday! They go around and share their honest takes on skills they think they could be good at, how much they'd spend on team championship merchandise, and the snack they want with them all the time!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.
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I was confirmed into the Anglican Church when I was twelve years of age. I remember it was the first time I ever wore a tie in my life. Prior to that, every week I had to ride my bicycle to the church after school and do bible studies with other kids with the Minister in order to pass the test to be able to confirmed. My parents were not religious at all, but I guess because Christianity is such a central component to our belief systems and literature, that they wanted me to get the basics. Years later I discovered Zig Ziglar, one of the most famous modern day sales trainers. He was raised in the Deep South of America where bible studies is very big. I have read his books and watched his videos. I am fan. I noticed he was an incredible communicator. I also noticed that a lot of his sales stories where like the parables he would have read in his “red letter” bible, that is where the words attributed to Jesus are written in red. Australians are not particularly religious like Americans are, but I did recognise the power of these parables in communication. I don't mean the actual quotation of the parables themselves, but the storytelling structure. The parable structure always has a learning component wrapped up in the story being told. Often in business, we want to achieve the same thing for our audience. We might be giving a “persuade” speech rather than simple “inform” speech” or we may be calling for the audience to “take action” rather than just “entertain” them. The parables are always from real life, rather than being a confection created for effect. This makes it easy for us to identify with the story. When I mentioned going through the confirmation process as a child, I am sure many readers went through a similar experience, including those who are from Hindu, Muslim or Buddhist religious belief systems. Our real life stories make it easy to connect with our audience, because they can understand or emphasise with what we are saying. The parables are also very easy to understand. The message is crystal clear. Do this and things will be good. Do that and things will be bad. This simplicity is what makes the storytelling so effective. Zig Ziglar was a master of telling his stories which each had a lesson there for us in sales to absorb. They were from his experience or the experience of others from the real world, not from the “how it should be world”. This is the danger when we become speakers. We pontificate from on high, from way above the clouds, as if we were superhumans who never made a mistake or had a failure. The ego has to be strong to tell a story against yourself. We have grown up supersensitive to being criticised and so it is like kryptonite, we avoid it completely. Criticising yourself sounds crazy, so we only talk about what a legend we are. Zig understood that audiences love a good redemption tale. Of course we like to hear how to do things so that they go well, that parable is always in fashion. Interestingly though, we often feel distant from this model story of bravery, perseverance against the odds, intelligence, strength and wisdom. We naturally aspire to those things, but they can feel like they are a million miles away from where we are at this moment. Now failure, disaster, train wrecks all feel much closer to our reality and of course we want to avoid those. Parable stories on what no to do are much more popular than the ones on what we should be doing. When things go pear shaped, don't miss the chance to take a note on that for a future talk. The events may feel radioactive at the time, but get it down on the record, so that you can retell it when the pain has subsided. Particularly include the characters involved, the extent of the damage and the depth of the heroics or stupidity involved. Don't be limited to your own disasters. Comb through the media and books for other people's disasters, which can then be trotted out as a parable for doom and gloom. Storytelling master Zig Ziglar copied the parables, probably without even giving it a second thought, because it was so much a part of his cultural upbringings in Yazoo City, Mississippi. As presenters we can find our own blue ribbon stories of triumph and catastrophe. We can wrap these up in simple, true renditions of reality that our audience can identify with and easily recall. The parables are well remembered for a reason – they work as a storytelling structure and we can adopt it for our own talks too. In ten minutes, I bet you can come up with at least two or three good incidents that have parable like qualities, which can then be fleshed out into mini-stories of business good and evil for an audience. Give it a try!
Send us a textReady for a new episode of Nerdery and Murdery? Well sit back as Zig takes you on another journey into video games and talks all about 2nd Generation Consoles. Then get your popcorn and settle in to the mystery of The Yuba County Five. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
Zig's best summer ever ends, the Trump / Putin Rorschach test, Marco vs Margaret, mail-in ballots, Newsom makes his move toward the 28' nomination and a 28 team NCAA playoff.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
Send us a textThis week we go where we have never gone before and Zig presents to you part THREE of Power Ballads. Then if your brain has not melted enough Geoffrey will tell the story of Thomas Edward Silverstein who holds the record for the longest anyone has ever spent in solitary confinement. Have a great Nerd and Murd week!!!For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
Trump brings National Guard in to slow down DC crime, South Park takes some big punches at conservatives but they smartly turn into the curve, is dildo-gate over, more conflicts for the NFL and part 2 of the interview with Zig's father.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
Send us a textI this spectacular episode Zig keeps going with part two of his list of power ballads and then Geoffrey tells the tale of Magdalena Solis. Remember if you are enjoying our show please share!For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
Zig cries BS on Russiagate revisions, why Kamala's exit is bad news, the hypocrisy of Howard Stern, good genes & good jeans, ESPN and the NFL and Part 1 of Zig's interview of Hans Ziegler.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
Send us a textIn the FIRST of a three part Nerdery episode Zig takes on the task of discussing power ballads. Then Geoffrey takes over on the Murdery side of the house and tells the tragic and horrific story of the murder of Suzanne Capper. Have a great Nerd and Murd week!For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
More on Epstein, the Cincy Police Chief, WAPO crumbling, the cost of false narratives, South Park and Trump's penis, Zig's latest golf adventure and a great interview with Steve Cortes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
As one of the best motivational speakers and teachers of all time, Zig Ziglar shared many wise insights on character and relationships throughout his career. In this episode from the archives, Brian showcases more of Zig's classic content and explains how his mentor's principles helped him to build a happy and successful life. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why money only gets you so far. · Why a sense of humor is invaluable. · How to raise positive-thinking kids. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You can get anything money buys without a lick of character, but you can't get anything money won't buy without character.” – Zig Ziglar “A real sense of humor is the most important thing in a marriage and in a career.” – Zig Ziglar “If you can get somebody laughing, you've got a better chance of selling.” – Zig Ziglar “If you can come up with an idea that is seldom used or thought about, those are the things that will make a huge difference in your life.” – Zig Ziglar “Rules without a relationship leads to rebellion.” – Zig Ziglaritsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textHey there all you Nerds and Murds! Get your popcorn and sit back as Zig discusses box office disappointments while Geoffrey talks all about another cult with the Wesson Family Murders. Have a great week!For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
Trump cult won't let Epstein go, is Trump listening to Zig about the Redskins, a unique take on the Coldplay kiss cam and an interview with LA Times' Matt Lewis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
Zig Ziglar was one of the best motivational speakers and teachers of all time and an authority on the human potential for excellence. In this rare archival recording, Brian shares some of Zig's most profound and timeless content and explains how his mentor's passion and wisdom impacted his own life. YOU WILL LEARN:· How changing your attitude can change your life.· How to successfully close a sale.· Why you must keep priming the pump. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You can change what you are - you can change where you are - by changing what goes into your mind.” – Zig Ziglar “Encouragement is the fuel on which hope runs.” – Zig Ziglar “You don't have a chance to make a sale until you ask.” – Zig Ziglar “You've got to put something in before you can expect to get anything out.” – Zig Ziglar “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textWelcome to another week of Nerdery and Murdery. Hope you are enjoying the new music created by us. Step inside for another Nerdery topic where Zig talks all about Herschell Gordon Lewis. Then Geoffrey tells the story of an incredible piece of crap with the story of Vlado Taneksi. Stay frosty Nerds and Murds!For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
It's our 250th episode so we'll have a hefty dose of "ask Zig anything" after John riffs on the MAGA meltdown over the Epstein debacle and climate change as the cause of the Texas floods.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
Send us a textBuckle your seat belts and settle back as Zig discusses yet another comic book publisher while Geoffrey tells of the mystery of the death of Ricky McCormick. Please stay seated while the seat belt sign is on and enjoy your trip.For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
Send us a textStep right up and grab your seat. This week Zig covers another in our chronological discussions of everything Star Wars and this week discusses the TV series Star Wars: Andor. Then Geoffrey tells the very sad and tragic tale of the murder of Jamie Lavis.For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
Zig's back from Yosemite with his take on all the recent Trump "victories", the latest on the BBB, the end of New York City, ESPN's brand of patriotism, a fan makes an MLB player cry and the story of Frank Parloto and Victim #10.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
Send us a textJoin in for another Nerd and Murd week. This week Zig gets back to his Doctor Who chronology and talks about the 11th Doctor. Then Geoffrey tells the terrible story of the murder of Dru Sjodin.For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
Welcome back to Pause Stop Reset, the podcast where we explore the moments in life that lead to breakthroughs, growth, and transformation. Today, I'm joined by a friend who really needs no introduction if you've spent any time in the world of online business, marketing, or audience building. That is the one and only Ryan Levesque. Ryan Levesque is a 7-time Inc. 5000 CEO & Founder, and 2-time #1 National Best-selling Author. He's generated over $100M in revenue and has successfully sold two of his companies. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and NBC News. Today he serves as a Strategic Advisor to multiple businesses, is working on his next book, and writes a weekly email newsletter “The Digital Contrarian” offering Unconventional Business Wisdom to over 100,000+ subscribers. He and his wife and two boys live an extraordinary life on their family farm, where they actively raise and grow their own food and conserve the land using regenerative, holistic practices. Learn more about Ryan Levesque at https://ryanlevesque.net/the-digital-contrarian/ -- The host and creator of this podcast is Simon Hedley. Building on his strong background in banking, business & strategy he's passionate about learning, sharing, and making the difference to people and projects. As “The Strategic Alchemist™” he's been the secret weapon of many well-known leaders, founders and thought leaders for over two decades. If you want to grow and scale your business connect with Simon and especially www.TheFiveConnections.com You can learn more about Simon at www.SimonHedley.com , connect and follow him on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/mrsimonhedley , or www.Instagram.com/thesimonhedley, and you can book a consulting call with him at book.simonhedley.com Remember at www.PauseStopReset.com you can find out more about Pause Stop Reset, how to access The Podcast Portal and get more resources to help you on your journey including the Journal and Book. Simon is the author of www.TheFiveConnections.com and www.ChaosToClarity.com Pause Stop Reset is published by www.TheSimpleIdea.com and for any queries, questions, opportunities or suggestions get in with the team via help@thesimpleidea.com. If you'd like to explore Simon helping you grow and scale your business explore www.StrategicAlchemyGroup.com
No taco's for Trump, ICE raids and Bigfoot videos, LA Doyers virtue signal, jury rules no one killed Karen Read's husband and Zig conducts a very direct interview with foremost JFK assassination expert Gerald Posner.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
El consejo del Sótano ha elegido su “Disco Subterráneo del Verano”. Y el galardón recae en “Git up and go!” (Hi-Tide Recordings), el álbum de regreso de The Untamed Youth tras cuarto de siglo de silencio discográfico. Dieciséis canciones sobre coches, olas, chicas y cerveza donde la banda de Missouri comandada por Deke Dickerson mantiene intacto el espíritu que los convirtió en la gran banda de surf garage frat rock’n’roll de los años 90. El segundo tramo del programa lo pasamos acompañados por Spencer Evoy, Zig y Dan Criscuolo del combo británico MFC Chicken. La banda más fiestera del gallinero baja a presentarnos su nuevo disco “Milk Chicken” (Folc records).Playlist;(sintonía) THE UNTAMED YOUTH “Reverb bum” (Git up and go)THE UNTAMED YOUTH “Party goin down the street” (Git up and go)THE UNTAMED YOUTH “Beer” (Git up and go)THE UNTAMED YOUTH “Don’t fight it” (Git up and go)THE UNTAMED YOUTH “Roaches” (Git up and go)THE UNTAMED YOUTH “What do I get” (Grit and go)CHARLIE HALLORAN and THE TROPICALES feat ÁNGELA FLECHA “Sol tropical” (Jump up)LOS FRENÉTICOS “Cinerama” (Cinerama)MFC CHICKEN “Chicken is the answer” (Milk chicken)MFC CHICKEN “Milk chicken” (Milk chicken)MFC CHICKEN “Who-ba-dee-how” (Milk chicken)MFC CHICKEN “Take me back out and shoot me” (Milk chicken)MFC CHICKEN “What a life” (Milk chicken)Escuchar audio
The Agglayer v0.3 upgrade goes live on mainnet. Lodestar rebuilds its architecture with Zig. The Federal Reserve ends reputational risk oversight. And the Aave DAO votes to activate Chainlink SVR Phase 3. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/726 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Send us a textWelcome to another Nerd and Murd week! Sit back and get ready as Zig takes you on another journey into our chronological order of Star Trek episodes with Strange New Worlds. Then Geoffrey tells the dark story of Charlie Brandt. Enjoy the ride!For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
In this episode of The Impossible Life, we sit down with one of the most prolific voices in personal development and motivation—Chris Widener. With over 2,500 speeches, 25 books, and mentorship under legends like Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn, and John Maxwell, Chris brings decades of wisdom on how to live with purpose, lead with conviction, and influence the world through faith.You'll hear Chris' incredible story—from losing his father at age four, to being a ball boy for the Seattle SuperSonics, to becoming one of the top 50 motivational speakers in the world—and how God used every step to shape his calling and bring him to a focus on revival in the church.
Send us a textWe are BACK!!! Well we were here a week ago but we made it to yet another episode!!! THis week Zig goes back into another RPG and discusses Spelljammer. Meanwhile Geoffrey talks about a high society murder with the murder of Ted Ammon. Have a great Nerd and Murd week!!!For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
durée : 00:57:10 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - En juin 1977, le sculpteur suisse Jean Tinguely est l'invité de Pierre Descargues pour évoquer "Le crocrodrome de Zig et Puce", gigantesque sculpture animée, installée dans le Forum du Centre Pompidou, à Paris. - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé - invités : Jean Tinguely Artiste sculpteur suisse; Yves Klein
The bromance ended with Elon choosing the wrong hill to die on, Trump vs Newsom and the theater of the latest LA riots, California's path to secession, Simone, Riley and "competitive equity" and Zig's memories of the last time Oakmont hosted the US Open.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
In today's episode, Stig Brodersen is talking stocks with Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig's pick is Microsoft, the world's biggest market cap company for good reason. Tobias is pitching Devon Energy, an oil and gas producer with a big upside if you're right about the timing. Hari's stocks of choice are Adyen and Block, two fast-growing companies with stronger moats that meet the eye. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - Why Hari is bullish on Block and Adyen (Ticker on NYSE: XYZ and on Euronext: ADYEN). 12:48 - The bear case for Block and Adyen, including valuation and disruption. 24:22 - Stig's bull case is for Microsoft (Ticker on NASDAQ: MSFT). 44:55 - The bear case for Microsoft, including the rich valuation. 56:56 - Why Toby is bullish on Devon Energy (Ticker on NYSE: DVN). 01:05:31 - The bear case of Devon Energy, including the debt level and share issuance. 01:27:06 - What the TIP Mastermind Community is and how we're forming meaningful relationships. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here. Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Stig Brodersen's Portfolio and Track record. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q1, 2025 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q4, 2024 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q3, 2024 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2, 2024 or watch the video. Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q1, 2024 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q4, 2023 or watch the video. Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q3, 2023 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2, 2023 or watch the video. Bill Gates' autobiography, Source Code – read reviews of this book. Stig and Preston book review of Paul Allen's book, Idea Man. Tobias Carlisle's podcast, The Acquirers Podcast. Tobias Carlisle's ETF, ZIG. Tobias Carlisle's ETF, Deep. Tobias Carlisle's book, The Acquirer's Multiple – read reviews of this book. Tobias Carlisle's Acquirer's Multiple stock screener: AcquirersMultiple.com Tweet directly to Tobias Carlisle: @Greenbackd. Tweet directly to Hari Ramachandra: @harirama. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining Hardblock AnchorWatch Unchained Human Rights Foundation Onramp Fundrise Vanta Netsuite Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://premium.theinvestorspodcast.com/ Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Send us a textWelcome to big episode 200!!! 4 years of Nerdery and Murdery!!! We have had four years of the highs and the lows, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad, and the Nerd and the Murd!!! We want to thank ALL of our loyal listeners for sticking with us for this long and coming back each and every week and welcome any new listeners who are just now finding us!!!We have some guest again for this big episode. From 2 Geeks and a Microphone, Mike and Stephen join in the fun. Geoffrey takes over on the Nerdery side of the house this week and covers Artificial Intelligence. Then stick around as Zig found a murder that very possibly happened due to Artificial Intelligence. Decide for yourself.Thank you again everyone for staying tuned and listening in!!! We hope you stay around for another 200!!!For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
“I would like to be measured by what the people who learned from me taught other people.” This is what my guest said, and I've never forgotten it. Seth Godin is one of the premier voices of business in our generation, and he was one of my first guests when I was host of The Ziglar Show, and this was the second time I had him on a show. Seth is well known for his innovative thinking and insight into what I'd cite as business and vocational reform. He's a true leader in that he's attracted a massive following of the business world who look to him daily for commentary on what's most relevant for successful business practices and ethics we can all benefit most from in our professional and personal lives. In this conversation, Seth talks about why the core tenants of morals, values and personal relationships that Zig Ziglar upheld are still what is most important for our success in today's marketplace. A marketplace that changes daily, but principles that do not. So coming up I bring this talk with Seth Godin and Tom Ziglar, Zig's son and CEO of Ziglar, from the archives because it's worth it. He sees his legacy as...you. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The honeymoon ends between DJT and Elon Musk, Dan bonging nearly breaks down during Fox interview, the dramatic mission that embarrassed Putin, is Zion Williamson the next Trevor Bauer, Taylor's version of Taylor's Versions, AI learns how to evade human control and Zig rethinks Charlie Woods' future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.
Send us a textIn what is sort of a part 3, Zig covers his list of top ten music from Blaxploitation films to close out his dive into this genre. Then over on the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey tells the tragic story of The Murder of Hannah Cornelius.For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
Send us a textWe have for your listening pleasure Part 2 of Zig's list of top ten Blaxploitation Films and then Geoffrey tells the story of The Murder of Iana Kasian. Have a great Nerd and Murd week!For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show
Back when I was coming up, I was fortunate enough to have met the late Zig Ziglar. I've also met his son who has come to my office a couple of times. Zig wrote a book called, "See You At the Top." He said something in that book that struck a cord with me.............. "If you help enough people get what they want, you'll get what you want." This addage still holds true. But not for most people. Most people are more concerned with what they need. What they want. And as a result, they end up chasing a bigger house, better paying job, vacations, and status, only for it all to slip through their hands. This is your chance to be the 1%............. You may have to help 5,10, 15, or 20 poeple get everything they want before you get what you want. Remember that. About the ReWire Podcast The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/ Rise Above
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 2, 2025 is: ziggurat ZIG-uh-rat noun A ziggurat is an ancient Mesopotamian temple consisting of a pyramidal structure built in successive stages with outside staircases and a shrine at the top. The word ziggurat is also sometimes used for a similarly shaped structure. // Ancient ziggurats were always built with a core of mud brick and an exterior covered with baked brick. They had no internal chambers and were usually square or rectangular. See the entry > Examples: "The Breuer building, the former home of the Whitney Museum on New York's Upper East Side, counts as one of the defining buildings of the brutalist movement. Completed in 1966, it was designed by Marcel Breuer, who envisioned the structure as an inverted ziggurat." — Alex Greenberger, Art in America, 14 Jan. 2025 Did you know? French professor of archaeology François Lenormant spent a great deal of time poring over ancient Assyrian texts. In those cuneiform inscriptions, he pieced together a long-forgotten language, now known as Akkadian, which proved valuable to our understanding of the ancient civilization. Through his studies, he became familiar with the Akkadian word for Mesopotamia's towering, stepped temples: ziqqurratu, which stepped into English as ziggurat.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 2, 2025 is: ziggurat ZIG-uh-rat noun A ziggurat is an ancient Mesopotamian temple consisting of a pyramidal structure built in successive stages with outside staircases and a shrine at the top. The word ziggurat is also sometimes used for a similarly shaped structure. // Ancient ziggurats were always built with a core of mud brick and an exterior covered with baked brick. They had no internal chambers and were usually square or rectangular. See the entry > Examples: "The Breuer building, the former home of the Whitney Museum on New York's Upper East Side, counts as one of the defining buildings of the [brutalist] movement. Completed in 1966, it was designed by Marcel Breuer, who envisioned the structure as an inverted ziggurat." — Alex Greenberger, Art in America, 14 Jan. 2025 Did you know? French professor of archaeology François Lenormant spent a great deal of time poring over ancient Assyrian texts. In those cuneiform inscriptions, he pieced together a long-forgotten language, now known as Akkadian, which proved valuable to our understanding of the ancient civilization. Through his studies, he became familiar with the Akkadian word for Mesopotamia's towering, stepped temples: ziqqurratu, which stepped into English as ziggurat.