Find & Listen
Best Podcasts
for Free

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.

Episode 3973:

Lori Deschene explores how the pressure to be “great” can lead to comparison, stress, and a constant need for validation, while shifting toward purpose allows for immediate meaning and fulfillment. She also highlights how letting go of self-focus, especially through truly listening to others, can deepen connection and bring a sense of calm presence.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/when-the-pursuit-of-greatness-does-more-harm-than-good/ & https://tiny...

Your phone is built to keep you checking, tapping, and scrolling and if you’ve ever looked up and wondered where your time went, you’re not imagining it. We get real about attention, habits, and why “just use willpower” rarely works when the device in your pocket is engineered to be irresistible.

And, as a special bonus, I want to give you FREE access to my signature course, Slay Your Year (usually $997)! All you have to do is: 

La Venganza Será Terrible - 9 de abril de 2026 - LVST 09/04/2026

Más episodios: lavenganzaseraterrible.com

Former Wolverine Tim McCormick joins Brian Boesch to reflect on Michigan's remarkable run to the National Championship. McCormick shares some stories from his time in Indianapolis, breaks down some of the key moments from the NCAA Tournament, and discusses some of his favorite moments of the season.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Long before Marvel turned them into superheroes, the Norse gods were something far more mysterious and far more human. 

They were flawed, doomed, and destined to face their own destruction at Ragnarok. 

From Odin’s relentless search for wisdom to Thor’s thunderous battles and Loki’s dangerous tricks, these gods shaped how the Vikings understood the world around them.

Learn more about Odin, Thor, and the rest of the Norse pantheon, and why their stories have endured for over a thousand years, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

Sp...

William’s been busy cleaning his skirting boards, and it’s getting Jordan VERY flustered.

The boys also dive into plenty of discussion regarding barnacle penises, belly button fluff, and the mystery behind giving Viagra to hamsters as they react to your niche interests and facts.

If you want to get involved you can email us, and for more Sexted fun sign up to our free VIG&Diva newsletter. You can follow us and DM on Instagram and TikTok, and watch the latest episode every Tuesday and Friday on YouTube.

Help I Se...

Morning Inspirations

1. Successful High-Risk Rescue Inside Iran

• Two U.S. Air Force pilots were shot down deep inside Iranian-controlled territory.
• The U.S. launched an unprecedented, large-scale search-and-rescue operation involving:
  • Over 150 aircraft
  • Special operations forces
  • CIA intelligence and deception campaigns
• Both pilots were recovered alive with no U.S. casualties.
• The mission is portrayed as historic, nearly unprecedented due to its depth, complexity, and risk.

2. Demonstration of U.S. Military Superiority

• The operation is used to showcase:
  • Global reach of U.S. forces
  • Technological superiority
  • Rapid execution capability
• Trump repeatedly emphasizes that:
  • The U.S. can operate “anywhere in the world”
  • Iran’s defenses were overwhelmed
  • U.S. military power could decisively disable Iran in a very short time

3. Explicit Warning and Deadline to Iran

• Trump states Iran is at a “turning point”.
• The window for de-escalation is described as extremely narrow:
  • Not months or weeks, but days or even hours
• Key demands include:
  • Curtailing nuclear activities
  • Controlling or ceasing actions affecting major shipping lanes
• Consequences are framed as:
  • Immediate
  • Decisive
  • Large-scale, non-symbolic military action

4. Emphasis on “No American Left Behind”

• Both Trump and senior officials stress a core doctrine:
  • The U.S. will risk large force deployments to recover even a single service member
• The second pilot’s survival story (injured, hiding, evading capture) is highlighted to:
  • Humanize the operation
  • Reinforce military training and resilience

5. Intelligence Role and CIA Deception

• CIA Director John Ratcliffe explains:
  • Intelligence was critical to mission success
  • Human assets and classified technologies were used
  • A deception campaign successfully misled Iranian forces
• Iran is described as:
  • Confused during the operation
  • Embarrassed and humiliated afterward

6. Framing the Moment as a Strategic Inflection Point

• The press conference frames the situation as:
  • No longer slow-moving or ambiguous
  • A moment where immediate decisions will determine escalation or de-escalation
• Trump states clearly:
  • The U.S. prefers peace
  • But is fully prepared for war if Iran “forces the issue”

Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening

X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.