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Tart Words: Writers read. Readers bake. Bakers write.Russia Week - Encore: Emilya NaymarkJoin me for the first themed Tart Words podcast week. It begins Monday with an encore presentation of Emilya Naymark's episode. Wednesday's Tart Thoughts are about Trial Run, Dick Francis's novel set mainly in Moscow. End the week on Friday with a recipe for Pryaniki, Russian spice cookies, which are easy and delicious.Emilya Naymark’s debut novel is “Hide In Place” from Crooked Lane Books. Her short stories appear in the Harper Collins anthology A Stranger Comes to Town, Secrets in the Water, After Midnight: Tales from the Graveyard Shift, River River Journal, Snowbound: Best New England...2024-10-2615 min
Tart Words: Writers read. Readers bake. Bakers write.Emilya NaymarkIn this episode, Linda Hengerer talks with Emilya Naymark.Emilya Naymark’s debut novel is “Hide In Place” from Crooked Lane Books. Her short stories appear in the Harper Collins anthology A Stranger Comes to Town, Secrets in the Water, After Midnight: Tales from the Graveyard Shift, River River Journal, Snowbound: Best New England Crime Stories 2017, and 1+30: THE BEST OF MYSTORY. She has a degree in fine art, and her artworks have been published in numerous magazines and books. When not writing, Emilya works as a visual artist and reads massive quantities of psychological thrillers, suspens...2024-10-2515 min
News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging ClubMaddy Dychtwald Ageless Aging, Outdated Career Ladder, Gov Newsom Bills to Support Dementia Patients 9-24-24Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.comFortune Well 8-20-24 Four Ways Women Can Make the Most of Their ‘Longevity Bonus’ by Alexa MikhailArticle features Maddy Dychtwald, author of Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspain, and Lifespanhttps://fortune.com/well/article/women-longevity-bonus/More about Maddy:Co-founder of AgeWaveMaddy's Book Website Related to our discussion: Full transcript and slides from 2020 conference panel including author of U-Curve of Happiness:https://boomertechtalk.com/midlife-entrepreneurship-happiness/Presented by Elle...2024-09-2654 min
Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 72: Mikhail is going to Worlds......or not. Well, maybe. We don't know. Mikhail has won two Store Championships and still has no idea if he's punched his ticket yet or not and shares his thoughts. There's also the inevitable meta discussion and even more inevitable whining about the Steelers afterwards.2023-11-161h 14Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 70: New Points!A new X-Wing season is upon us! Ushered in with the Store Championships, brand new Starter Kits, and everyone's favorite: a new points update. It's an exciting time to be an X-Wing player and things are looking up. Or not...Gordon is worried.2023-06-151h 35
The Wirecard SagaSeason 3, Episode 40 – Phoning It InWelcome to Season 3 of Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga. The Wirecard Saga has become the world’s leading source of all things Wirecard. In The Wirecard Saga, Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes, host Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors, looks at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles.In the latest episode of “The Wirecard Saga,” hosted by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, the discussion heats up as they delve into the recent developments surrounding the scandal. They highlight the minimal penalty imposed on EY, which failed to take adequa...2023-05-101h 04
Dominika Best Presents The Deviant Mind : A true crime podcastLarry Ray: The Sarah Lawrence Cult - Part 2Who'd have thought Robert De Niro, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Rudy Giuliani would be caught in the same sentence? And connected to the same crazy man. Enter the Larry Ray Show, starring the mastermind behind the Sarah Lawrence cult (yeah, that's a thing). It’s Part 2! So grab your fave drink and buckle up as Dominika and Chris spill the tea on Larry Ray's wildlife, both the true and imaginary, and how his serious mental issues and manipulations contributed to his mind-boggling grip on those unsuspecting college kids. You won't want to miss this rollercoaster of cray. Hosted by...2023-03-271h 09
The Wirecard SagaThe Men Behind the CurtainWelcome to Season 3 of Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga. The Wirecard Saga, has become of the world’s leading sources on all things Wirecard. In Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga; Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors looks at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. On this episode, Mikhail delves into the ongoing trial of Wirecard and Ollie Bellenhaus, who stand accused of numerous layers of deceit. She covers the landmark decision made by the Irish highest court as well as details around the many under...2023-02-151h 07
The Wirecard SagaMonkeys in SuitsWelcome to Season 3 of Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga. The Wirecard Saga, has become of the world’s leading sources on all things Wirecard. In Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga; Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors looks at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. In this episode, Mikhail brings us all up to date on the status of the court cases. Some of the highlights include:
An entire Criminal Chamber for Wirecard
Does Braun have the sitzfleisch?
Bellenhaus’s selective memory
Just who ex...2023-02-0840 min
The Wirecard SagaBlunt Force TraumaWelcome to Season 3 of Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga. The Wirecard Saga, has become of the world’s leading sources on all things Wirecard. In Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga; Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors looks at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. In this episode, Mikhail continues her exploration of those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include:
Hello! Marsalek
Austria’s DSN fin...2023-01-1140 min
The Wirecard SagaIT Shopping on eBayWelcome to Season 3 of Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga. The Wirecard Saga, has become of the world’s leading sources on all things Wirecard. In Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga; Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors looks at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. In this episode, Mikhail continues her exploration of those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include:
Claims of exculpatory evidenc...2023-01-0636 min
The Wirecard SagaSeason 3, Episode 34 - The Docket Part 2: Jane DoeWelcome to Season 3 of Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga. The Wirecard Saga has become the world’s leading source of all things Wirecard. In Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga, Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors, looks at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. In this episode 34, Mikhail continues her exploration of those persons, entities, and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include:
Lawsuits continue to disclose more dirt
A...2022-11-0354 min
The Wirecard SagaSeason 3, Episode 33: The Docket Part I: Crowds & MoneyWelcome to Season 3 of Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga. The Wirecard Saga has become the world’s leading source of all things Wirecard. In Lies, Spies & Corporate Crimes: The Wirecard Saga, Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors, looks at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. In this Episode 33 of Season 3, Mikhail continues her exploration of those persons, entities, and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal.Some of the highlights include:
Braun’s Smal...2022-10-1245 minStay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 67: Technical DifficultiesAfter 100 minutes of recording, Gordon's Zoom client locks up and the entire episode is lost. Or not. The latest lists doing well in the competitive scene are discussed as well as Gordon and Mikhail's continuing efforts to grow/revitalize X-Wing communities where they live.2022-08-121h 40Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 65: Thoughts on Adepticon and the current state of 2.5Gordon summarizes his experiences at Adepticon and reveals a conclusion he's now formed. Franch has finally played some 2.5 games in real life...with real people! Mikhail is moving. Again. Stay On Target After Dark offers up some truly bad Dad jokes.2022-04-061h 56
FCPA Compliance ReportMikhail Reider-Gordon on Conflicts of InterestIn this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. We discuss conflicts of interest with some very high-profile examples torn literally from the headlines. Highlights include:
· What exactly is a Conflict of Interest and how does it differ from self-dealing, nepotism?
· Is a COI purely an ethical problem or are there are situations where COIs are illegal?
· COIs in the news of late and in some surprising places?
· Have there been other examples across industries?
· The Courts, the Fed, SCOTUS?
· Do you ever come across COIs in your work?
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Original Posting on podcast on Integrity Thr...2022-03-0736 min
Integrity Through ComplianceMikhail Reider-Gordon and Tom Fox Discuss the Conflicts of Interest Landscape in 2022AMI’s Mikhail Reider-Gordon joins up with Tom Fox to discuss the prevalence of COI’s in the modern business and political landscape, as well as the need for a more comprehensive approach.2022-03-0234 min
Innovation in Compliance with Tom FoxNot Your Father’s Monitor- Episode 2: Mikhail Reider Gordon on the Global Nature Aspects of New DOJ Focus on Monitors In October, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa O. Monaco gave a Keynote Address at ABA’s 36th National Institute on White Collar Crime (Monaco Speech). Monaco’s remarks should be studied by every compliance professional as they portend a very large change in the way the DOJ will utilize monitors going forward. Over this podcast series, sponsored by AMI we will consider why DAG Monaco’s remarks herald a new era for monitorships.Over this podcast series we will consider Monaco’s remarks from a variety of perspectives. Bethany Hengsbach considered this change in monitorships from the white-colla...2021-12-0719 minStay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 63: All Chicken Littles report in!AMG drops a bombshell of a new rule where even SOT can't just sit idly by without recording an episode. Will this be the final form of Random Player Order? Or will a very vocal minority influence AMG via social media to make a change? Disclaimer: Franch and Mikhail sound great on their new mics while Gordon had the wrong settings and clips like crazy with too hot of a mic. Try to ignore him if you can...2021-10-312h 07Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 62: Insert Clever Title HereGordon just wanted to test a Zoom remote session to see what it was like -- because not getting together in person is new for us -- when Mikhail suddenly says "Just hit the record button...go!" The discussion is what you'd expect: A little points update reactions here, a little AMG major game change reactions there. Steelers talk at about the 1:27:00 mark if you're a masochist.2021-10-021h 45
The Wirecard SagaPart 2, Perpetual Motion MachineWelcome to The Wirecard Saga, literally one of the leading sources on all things Wirecard. In this series, Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors takes a look at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. In this Perpetual Motion Machine, Part 2 episode, Mikhail continues her exploration of those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include: · Austrian Parliamentary Inquiries· Kickl says Wirecard has interesting connection to OVP· Ku...2021-08-041h 24
The Wirecard SagaPerpetual Motion Machine, Part 1Welcome to The Wirecard Saga, literally one of the leading sources on all things Wirecard. In this series, Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors takes a look at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. In this ‘Perpetual Motion Machine, Part 1 episode, Mikhail continues her exploration of those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include:
Wulf Matthias has friends ‘round
Loetscher wants his personality forgotten
Braun plays hide and seek...2021-07-141h 24
The Wirecard SagaKnow When To Hold ‘Em, Part 2Welcome to The Wirecard Saga, literally one of the leading sources on all things Wirecard. In this series, Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors takes a look at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. In this ‘Know When To Hold ‘Em, Part 2’ Episode, she continues her exploration of those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include: · Lithuania – Gateway to Fintech· Kalixia and PXP get passed around· Banking Bwin2021-06-031h 24
The Wirecard SagaKnow When To Hold ‘Em, Part 1Welcome to The Wirecard Saga, literally one of the leading sources on all things Wirecard. In this series, Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors takes a look at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. In this episode, ‘Know When To Hold ‘Em, Part 1’, she continues her exploration of those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include:
Braun demands Chubb pick up the tab
Traina the PEP & Cheap Champers
PR Guru reps...2021-06-0151 min
The Wirecard SagaGangster’s ParadiseWelcome to The Wirecard Saga, one of the leading sources on all things Wirecard. In this series, Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors takes a look at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. In this ‘Gambler’s Paradise’ Episode, she continues her exploration of those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include:
BaFin Criminal Conduct?
Blackened Pages
Useful Idiot
Marsalek Was Used
Th...2021-05-011h 14
The Wirecard SagaGambler’s ParadiseWelcome to The Wirecard Saga, literally one of the leading sources on all things Wirecard. In this series, Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors takes a look at the biggest financial scandal in post-war Germany from a variety of angles. In this ‘Gambler’s Paradise’ Episode, she continues her exploration of those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include:
BaFin Criminal Conduct?
Blackened Pages
Useful Idiot
Marsalek Was Used
Those That Do, Don’t Talk
Putin is a Favorite
M...2021-04-231h 14
Archetypal Mosaic with Mikhail TankAn Archetypal Mosaic Special Episode. A powerful conversation with Yoshiko Kanazawa and Gordon Smith about the Japanese Internment Camps in America.An Archetypal Mosaic Special Episode. A powerful conversation with Yoshiko Kanazawa and Gordon Smith about the Japanese Internment Camps in America. Yoshiko is a survivor and docent, and Gordon is the head docent of the Japanese American Museum of SJ. An important conversation about fear, race, misunderstanding, and the positive will to live, and to forgive.2021-04-1946 min
Archetypal Mosaic with Mikhail TankAn Archetypal Mosaic Special Episode. A powerful conversation with Yoshiko Kanazawa and Gordon Smith about the Japanese Internment Camps in America.An Archetypal Mosaic Special Episode. A powerful conversation with Yoshiko Kanazawa and Gordon Smith about the Japanese Internment Camps in America. Yoshiko is a survivor and docent, and Gordon is the head docent of the Japanese American Museum of SJ. An important conversation about fear, race, misunderstanding, and the positive will to live, and to forgive.2021-04-1946 min
The Wirecard SagaConjunction JunctionWelcome to The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this Conjunction Junction Episode, we continue our exploration of those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include:
Russia Tweets About Marsalek
Weigand and Akhavan Convicted in U.S.
Tracking Pixels
Fuchs Says Akhavan and Marsalek Besties
Oliver Hargreaves Wired For Sound
OneCoin Connection
He Works Hard For the Money
Paolucci Key Contact
Top Dog Shares Run With...2021-04-071h 08
Védelmi Vonalak18 - Mikhail Reider-Gordon LL.M. about the WireCard Saga (fraud, corruption, money laundering)In this episode I am joined by an illustrious and marvelous anti-corruption, AML, fraud and data privacy expert, professor Mikhail Reider-Gordon, LL.M.! Mikhail is Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity with Affiliated Monitors, Inc. serving as an independent integrity monitor to global organizations, under regulatory settlement agreements. She is also on faculty at the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) in Luxembourg, Austria where she teaches corporate compliance and investigations. She is an officer of the American Bar Association, International Law Section.
Not surprisingly, we take a deep dive into the Wirecard Saga!
Sound engineer: Bence Jacsó2021-04-0526 minStay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 61: Don't call it a comebackYou might not know this, but it's been just over a year since we last recorded. Lies you say? It's true...all of it (insert Han Solo meme here). Gordon finally felt safe enough to come out of his Covid cave, Mikhail's grown a beard to look more like Gordon, Camden got tired of not podcasting so he started his own show, and Franch welcomed baby Magnolia to his family! Proud Papa indeed!! The gang recaps the past year's worth of X-Wing happenings and whines about the lack of a promised points update.2021-03-251h 27
The Wirecard SagaNo Laughing MatterWelcome to The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this ‘No Laughing Matter’ Episode, we continue our exploration of those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal.Some of the highlights include:
Braun’s Innsbruck Villa Geographically Desirable
Deadbeat Friends
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul
Schutz Auf Wiedersehen
Lucrative Consulting Contracts
von Erffa: Nothing Out of the Ordinary
Mildly Mediocre
EY: We’re All Victims Here
2016 Documents Show What EY Re...2021-03-241h 00
The Wirecard SagaBlast Zone, Part 2Welcome to The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode which is Part 2 of Episode 20, we continue our exploration of those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include:
Hessenthaler Makes Connections
Ibiza, Wirecard and Casino Scandals Come Together
Novomatic, FPO and OVP Scratch Backs
Text Messages Tell All
ORFG Senators Share Secrets
Former Stasi Officer Joins the Party
The Fight for CASAG
GRE...2021-03-1141 min
The Wirecard SagaBlast Zone, Part 1Welcome to the latest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network, The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode which is Part 1 of Episode 20, we explore those persons, entities and governments who have been damaged, some beyond repair, by Wirecard and the nuclear fallout from its scandal. Some of the highlights include:
EY Germany Hires Former Finance Minister
FREP’s Ernst Saunters Into the Sunset
Deutsche Bank BD to Wirecard in Asia
A Checkbox Approach
Economically Unsightly Loans From Wirecard Bank
PEPs R...2021-03-1035 min
The Wirecard SagaConfidence TricksWelcome to the latest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network, The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the gaps in compliance in not simply Wirecard but in those entities which facilitated Wirecard or did business with Wirecard. Some of the highlights include:
IC Loses Confidence in Regulators
Stock Exchange Shrugs
FREP Head: Rules Don’t Apply To Me
HÜSt Shocked
BaFin Economical With the Truth
Feeble Efforts
von Knoop’s Social L...2021-02-2049 min
The Wirecard SagaGaps in ComplianceWelcome to the latest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network, The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the gaps in compliance in not simply Wirecard but in those entities which facilitated Wirecard or did business with Wirecard. Some of the highlights include: · Hufeld Heaved Aside· BaFin Day Traders· Fact Finding Scheutz· Top Officer Lobbies· Nobody Knows Us· Bavarian State Officials· Guttenberg Resurfaces· Augustus Intelligence...2021-02-031h 01
The Wirecard SagaThe Revolving DoorWelcome to the latest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network, The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the government officials ensnared in the Wirecard scandal and how the German (and other countries) revolving door between the public and private sector lead to the corridors of corruption.Some of the highlights include:
Austria Arrests Government Officials
Ass Aground
Extorting Porn Barons
Self-Regulation Shortcomings
Who Approved These Loans?!
Follow the Money
Bauer’s Autopsy
Less Conv...2021-01-2751 min
The Wirecard SagaThe Family TreeWelcome to the latest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network, The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the government officials ensnared in the Wirecard scandal, Wirecard nexus to the MNC scandal and more dodgy deals. All this and much more in the Family Tree edition.Some of the highlights include:
Short Sellers Strike Again
Wirecard Nexus to MNC Scandal
BR Shetty’s Empire Falls
Finablr Enables Dirty Deals
Muddy Waters Alleges EY Too Cozy...2021-01-2044 min
The Wirecard SagaGo Big or Go HomeWelcome to the latest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network, The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the former government officials who became Wirecard lobbyists, Wirecard goes big in China as Merkel whispers and then stumbles. All this and much more in the Go Big or Go Home edition. Some of the highlights include:
Current event wrap up;
Investigative Committee grills top government officials;
Former Minister Karl Theodor zu Guttenberg Don’t-call-me-a-lobbyist, who is B...2020-12-2344 min
The Wirecard SagaWho Watches the Watchers?Welcome to the latest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network, The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the conflicts of interest by German regulators who were investing in Wirecard while (allegedly) regulating it, EY clams up, whistleblowers and investigating crimes or not; all in the Who Watches the Watchers edition. Some of the highlights include:
Current events;
Head of APAS invests in Wirecard and the Investigative Committee is Astonished;
What is a Conflict of I...2020-12-161h 02
The Wirecard SagaDirty Deeds Down UnderWelcome to the latest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network, The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the many and varied discrepancies in all aspects of the Wirecard fraud and investigation. Some of the highlights include:
Current events
Recriminations fly – APAS and EY at fisticuffs
UK jumps on the Audit Sector Reform Bandwagon
Marsalek tainted Wirecard Bank too
Six Is the Loneliest Number (at BaFin)
Wirecard UK Ireland (WUKI) fraud
The Sordid History of Wir...2020-12-0954 min
The Wirecard SagaDiscrepancies, Discrepancies, DiscrepanciesWelcome to the latest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network, The Wirecard Saga. In this series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the many and varied discrepancies in all aspects of the Wirecard fraud and investigation.Some of the highlights include:
Weekly news wrap-up on Wirecard;
Markus Braun Stonewalls and Disassociates; Is he really the victim here?
Why do Dork delusions abound?
Why is the Bundestag IC so peeved?
Bellenhaus to Sing Like a Canary?
Why is there s...2020-12-0251 min
The Wirecard SagaThe Duality Of It All and Binary OptionsIn special podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. She is accustomed to working on extremely sensitive and high-profile matters, both nationally and internationally. In this episode, we how Wirecard used binary options to facilitate its massive fraud.Some of the highlights include:· Weekly news wrap-up on Wirecard...2020-11-181h 01
The Wirecard SagaShell Companies and On the BeachIn special podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. She is accustomed to working on extremely sensitive and high-profile matters, both nationally and internationally. In this episode, we explore shell companies in our On the Beach episode .Some of the highlights include:· Weekly news wrap-up on Wirecard· ...2020-11-1757 min
The Wirecard SagaRunning to Fraud with HermesIn this special series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. In this episode, we explore the money laundering Wirecard engaged in via the project dubbed ‘Hermes’.Some of the highlights include:· Weekly news wrap-up on Wirecard.· What has this done to the German political scene?· Any talk about...2020-11-1753 min
The Wirecard SagaBring Lawyers Guns and MoneyIn this special podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. In this episode, we explore those other professional service providers who enabled Wirecard in our Bring Lawyers Guns and Money episode.Some of the highlights include:· Weekly news wrap-up on Wirecard· Is EY at its Arthur Anderson mome...2020-11-1738 min
The Wirecard SagaLies, Spies and WirecardIn this special podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. In this episode, we explore lies, spies and Wirecard.Some of the highlights include:· Weekly news wrap-up on Wirecard· What did BDO find in the Philippines?· Why was the Wirecard Board of Directors afraid to meet in a conferen...2020-11-1746 min
The Wirecard SagaEnd of Summer Wrap UPIn this special podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. In this episode, we are back from a summer hiatus and wrap up what has been happening on the Wirecard front over the past few weeks.Some of the highlights include:· BaFin Unapologetic· Reporters and Short Sellers – Free...2020-11-1751 min
The Wirecard SagaThe Wirecard Saga-FraudIn this special podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. She is accustomed to working on extremely sensitive and high-profile matters, both nationally and internationally. In this episode, we take up the issue of fraud in the Wirecard saga.Some of the highlights include:· Did Wirecard...2020-11-1756 minThe Wirecard SagaThe Wirecard Saga-Money LaunderingIn this special podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. She is accustomed to working on extremely sensitive and high-profile matters, both nationally and internationally. In this episode, we begin an exploration of the role of money-laundering in the Wirecard saga.Some of the highlights include:2020-11-171h 00
The Wirecard SagaGermany Inc.In this podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. She is accustomed to working on extremely sensitive and high-profile matters, both nationally and internationally. In this episode, we consider the role of Germany Inc. in the Wirecard saga.Some of the highlights include:· Wrap up of the mo...2020-11-1747 min
The Wirecard SagaShort SellersIn this podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. She is accustomed to working on extremely sensitive and high-profile matters, both nationally and internationally. In this episode, we consider the roll of short sellers in the Wirecard saga.Some of the highlights include:· Wrap up of the mo...2020-11-1748 min
The Wirecard SagaThe Wirecard Saga-IntroductionIn this new podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. She is accustomed to working on extremely sensitive and high-profile matters, both nationally and internationally. In this episode, we begin a multipart series on the Wirecard accounting fraud.Some of the highlights include:
How long was...2020-11-1729 min
FCPA Compliance ReportMikhail Reider-Gordon on AML and Wirecard, Part 1In the Episode, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. She is accustomed to working on extremely sensitive and high-profile matters, both nationally and internationally. In this episode, we continue our multipart series on the Wirecard accounting fraud. Today, we begin a two-part exploration of the role of money-laundering in the Wirecard saga.
Some of the highlights include...2020-08-121h 00
Compliance and CoronavirusMikhail Reider-Gordon on Compliance During Business Reopening During Covid-19Welcome to the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network, Compliance and Coronavirus. In this episode, I visit with Mikhail Reider-Gordon who is Managing Director of Institutional Ethics and Integrity at AMI. In this role, she oversees the company’s corporate monitoring programs across a spectrum of industries. We discuss the compliance challenges in business reopenings (and perhaps closings) in the summer of 2020 and through the rest of the year.
Some of the highlights include:
What are some of the key issues in business reopenings during Covid-19?
What will continue for compliance during the summer of 2020 and through the rest of...2020-07-3020 min
FCPA Compliance ReportWirecard-a podcast series on the scandal, with Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Part 1-IntroductionIn the Episode, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Institutional Ethics & Integrity at Affiliated Monitors. Mikhail’s areas of expertise include technology, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and accountability in artificial intelligence; the global anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regimes; media & entertainment; biotech and the life sciences; the public sector and international law. She is accustomed to working on extremely sensitive and high-profile matters, both nationally and internationally. In this episode, we begin a multipart series on the Wirecard accounting fraud.
Some of the highlights include:
How long was Wirecard been under scrutiny?
What was the role of BaFin in this dis...2020-07-2029 minStay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 58: X-Wing New Year's ResolutionsWith the new year comes the hope and promise of X-Wing resolutions! Mikhail wants to attend a specific tournament that he's never played in before. Franch vows to be more faction diverse. And Gordon....well, Gordon is already a hot mess, getting stuck trying to live up to his X-Wing promise on the very first day he makes the attempt!2020-01-071h 45
FCPA Compliance ReportMikhail Gordon on Aspects of Monitorships: Part 5, Evolution of Situations Requiring MonitorsIn this special five-part podcast series, I have been joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI) the sponsor of this podcast series. We have discussed various aspects of monitorships, including why independence matters, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Guidelines on Monitors, Gordon’s professorial career at the International Anti-Corruption Academy, cultural differences between international and US domestic monitorships. and the continuing evolution in monitorships. Today, in this concluding Part 5, we consider the continuing evolution in monitorships. Some of the highlights include:
· There is growth in monitoring entities that have violated data privacy laws, either...2019-12-0215 min
FCPA Compliance ReportMikhail Gordon on Aspects of Monitorships: Part 4, Cultural Differences in Int'l and Domestic US MonitorshipsIn this special five-part podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI) the sponsor of this podcast series. In this series we discuss various aspects of monitorships, including why independence matters, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Guidelines on Monitors, Gordon’s professorial career at the International Anti-Corruption Academy, cultural differences between international and US domestic monitorships and the continuing evolution in monitorships. In Part 4, we consider the cultural differences between international and US domestic monitorships. Highlights include:
· How do cultural differences and legal process affect the structures a monitorship of an entity o...2019-12-0213 min
FCPA Compliance ReportMikhail Gordon on Aspects of Monitorships: Part 3, International TeachingIn this special five-part podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI) the sponsor of this podcast series. In this series we discuss various aspects of monitorships, including why independence matters, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Guidelines on Monitors, Gordon’s professorial career at the International Anti-Corruption Academy, cultural differences between international and US domestic monitorships and the continuing evolution in monitorships. In this Part 3, we consider how Gordon’s teaching compliance and investigations at the International Anti-Corruption Academy inform her view of wide-ranging cultural differences in monitorships. Highlights include...2019-12-0213 min
FCPA Compliance ReportMikhail Gordon on Aspects of Monitorships: Part 2, ABA Guidelines on MonitorsIn this special five-part podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI) the sponsor of this podcast series. In this series we discuss various aspects of monitorships, including why independence matters, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Guidelines on Monitors, Gordon’s professorial career at the International Anti-Corruption Academy, cultural differences between international and US domestic monitorships and the continuing evolution in monitorships. In episode 2, we discuss the ABA Guidelines on Monitors. Highlights include:
· Mikhail’s involvement with ABA
· The ABA, via its Criminal Justice Section, issued Standards for Monitors. What are they and why are...2019-12-0212 min
FCPA Compliance ReportMikhail Gordon on Aspects of Monitorships: Part 1, Why Independence in a Monitor MattersIn this special five-part podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI) the sponsor of this podcast series. In this series we discuss various aspects of monitorships, including why independence matters, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Guidelines on Monitors, Gordon’s professorial career at the International Anti-Corruption Academy, cultural differences between international and US domestic monitorships and the continuing evolution in monitorships. Today, in Part 1, we consider why independence in monitors is so critical. Highlights include:
· Regulator Considerations
· Former Collogues: Appearance of Conflict
· Informal Sympathies
· The value of an independent to a company that needs a...2019-12-0214 minStay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 57: Gordon and Franch, sitting in a tree......P-O-D-C-A-S-T(ING). Even though Mikhail was unavailable, Gordon and Franch felt like recording anyway.2019-11-121h 43Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 56: Worlds 2019The gang spends their Halloween recording a show, which is what happens when you don't have children. Highlights include Mikhail sharing stories from his recent World's experience, Franch leading them through a "buy or sell" segment about various ships and upgrades, and Gordon pondering how he was labeled a virus while away in Scotland. In other words, two of the hosts contribute something useful about X-Wing.2019-11-011h 44Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 55: Practice makes perfect...or notFranch and Mikhail attempt to host the show on their own without their fearless leader, Gordon. But don’t worry, they are joined by Mark Moriarity from Hangar 19 to discuss the hyperspace trial that happened this past weekend in Louisville where Franch proved no practice is the best practice. The guys also talk about the hyperspace meta and then some general world championship info to get listeners prepped and ready for what they should expect. No timestamps this episode, so stick around (or don’t) towards the end for some football talk.2019-10-151h 19Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 54: Use the Force, [insert your name here]Gordon, Mikhail, and guest Ryan Fleming discuss the typical things you'd expect on a show that's about X-Wing, but we all know why Ryan is there, right? You'll know when it's time to stop listening if you don't care about the inevitable Pittsburgh Steelers sportsball talk. Sorry, no timestamps either. Failing to write down the timestamps is what happens when Franch isn't there, so blame him, not Gordon. In fact, that's sage advice for just about everything: blame Franch.2019-08-271h 44
Muddling Through#9 Michael CorkeryMy guest this episode is Michael Corkery, a high school and middle school english teacher. We talk philosophy, religion, and society in one of my favorite episodes so far. Books: Infinite Jest by David Foster WallaceGod and State by Mikhail BakuninMutual Aid by Peter KropotkinTwitter: @muddlepodcastInstagram: @muddlingthroughpodcastFacebook: Muddling Through PodcastEmail: muddlingthroughpodcast@gmail.com2019-08-051h 19Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 53: The GenCon Preview EpisodeGOOOOOOD MORNING X-WING!!!! Hey, this is....wait, wrong show. Sorry. The whole gang is finally back together again as Mikhail resumes his co-hosting responsibilities once more after being extradited to Kentucky from Florida. Obviously, that's not true, but this is what happens when they let Gordon write the preview copy. So listen in on some War Stories (what they played recently), some Flight Prep (GenCon predictions), and everyone's favorite segment: Steelers Talk (Steelers Talk!!!). 09:30 - WAR STORIES | 31:15 - FLIGHT PREP | 1:39:30 - STEELERS TALK2019-07-302h 04Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 52: Judge Franch - HE IS THE LAW!!!Louisville Hyperspace Trial winner Joe Konopa and local Louisville player Rebel Mike join a Mikhail-less cast to discuss the recent tourney that was held in the Bluegrass state. The cast then attempts to host a trail of their own -- of the legal variety -- in which Rebel Beef stands accused. Yes...funnier in concept than execution. 00:00 - INTRO & WAR STORIES | 40:00 - SOT COURT | 01:50:45 - FLIGHT PREP | 1:56:30 - STOLEN PLANS2019-06-112h 10Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 50: Mountain Dew MouthYou're not alone, Gordon didn't know what that meant either. Tune in to find out! Oh look, it's Episode 50. That's right...Stay On Target, where half the amount of content produced takes twice as long! This week's show is mostly the past month's FFG news and discussions about the emerging meta in both formats. Yes, we discuss the elephant in the room. 51:00 - HYPERSPACE | 1:17:00 - EXTENDED2019-04-161h 49Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 48: All Hail MikhailGordon and Mikhail are joined this week by special guest Ryan Staniszewski of the OCX podcast to discuss their recent experience at the Hyperspace Trial that was held in Springfield, Ohio. In fact, one of them won the tournament! You'll never guess who!! Listen to find out!!! Okay, fine, the title of the episode has a hint!!!!2019-03-121h 40Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 45: The Outryder That Was...Was there meta-talk? Of course. Speculation about the upcoming point changes? You betcha. A detailed analysis about the Separatist Alliance preview? Eh, not so much. But there was a lot of talk about the recent Outryder Cup VIII event that was recently held in Indianapolis. The crew shares their Outryder experiences, and then Gordon drops an unexpected bombshell. 2:45 - WAR STORIES | 1:05:30 - FLIGHT PREP | 01:41:40 - STOLEN PLANS | 01:50:00 - STEELERS TALK2019-01-152h 07Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 44: Poe + F.O. means new show!The release of two new factions makes for a great excuse to get together and record a new episode, right? You would think so, so we decided to do this at the last minute -- apparently Franch doesn't do "last minute." That's okay, Mikhail has an opinion about everything and carries the show because he actually plays the game of X-Wing (whereas Gordon has played just *once* since the last episode). We also spend time with our producer David Cottingham, who shares with us how his X-Wing 2.0 experience has been so far. 14:00 - X-WING | 1:13:00 - PRODUCER DAVE2018-12-182h 12Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 42: It's my birthday and I'll podcast if I want toThis episode was recorded on Gordon's 52nd birthday. As tempting as it might have been to make the entire discussion about just him -- which would have been really great, mind you -- special guest Mark Moriarty joined the crew to talk about actual X-Wing content. Even Gordon couldn't ignore something as rare as that on this show. Listen in as Mark discusses the Fundamentals of List Building that sometimes eludes newer and older players alike. 6:40 - WAR STORIES | 27:45 - META TALK | 41:10 - FUNDAMENTALS OF LIST BUILDING | 1:56:00 - CLOSING2018-11-062h 06Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 41: Know your win condition (don't suck)Getting us together to record these days is basically a miracle. Almost didn't happen again! But record we did. There's some brief discussion of a Second Edition tourney Mikhail and Franch attended and then some discussion about more X-Wing stuff. Don't really remember what it was all supposed to be about because Gordon just couldn't get past Franch being, well, Franch. Regardless, Steelers talk was kept to a minimum at the end of the show. You're welcome.2018-10-231h 35Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 40: We're Franchless AgainAt least Franch wrote up our show notes, so not a complete loss. With our little tricycle of a podcast still missing its third wheel, Gordon and Mikhail try to pedal along by talking about the recent lists they've flown before eventually asking Ryan Fleming to hop on and save us. After all, Coruscant is this weekend, so who better to talk Coruscant with than Ryan? Turns out Ryan agreed to join us only if he was allowed to complain about the Steelers. After Ryan's rant, we washed his mouth out with soap. 4:00 - WAR STORIES | 26:00...2018-10-022h 07Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 39: Embrace Variance! And Gordon is an idiotWe know you already knew that, but he's a super-idiot this episode. He might know what a Luddite is, but he still doesn't know how Iden Versio works. We apologize in advance. 12:30 - SHIRTS! | 18:15 - PLAYER'S PATH | 1:21:20 - TOURNEY TALK | 1:33:50 - STEELERS TALK2018-09-181h 45Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 38: Let the past die. Kill it if you have to.Gordon would have preferred to have had the episode titled "You must unlearn what you have learned", said in his best Yoda voice no less, but Mikhail was inclined to go with the quote by a whiny, murderous brat. Having not recorded for almost two months, it was finally time to get together again to share their thoughts on the sunset that was X-Wing First Edition and the dawn of a new era that begins this week with the launch of X-Wing Second Edition. Non-football fans (or just non-Steelers fans) might want to skip forward to the 11:00 minute mark...2018-09-111h 37Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 35: The Worlds That Was and X-Wing 2nd EditionMikhail and Franch share Worlds stories from their recent trip to Minnesota, but it becomes clear soon enough that the crew wanted to talk more about the recently announced X-Wing 2nd Edition. 00:30 - WORLDS | 50:00 - X-WING 2.02018-05-081h 46Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 34: SOT means Stay-On-Target ON TOP!Those who listen to OCX get the reference, and Stay On Target now owns said reference. We won the right to say so and explain why at the end of the show. But don't try to skip ahead, because we'll know and then you'll be in trouble. Mikhail and Franch speculate about what will show up at World's in two weeks, but Gordon doesn't care (because he's not going). Gordon instead prefers to ponder about the overall state of the competitive game and speculate about X-Wing 2.0. 00:30 - WORLDS TALK | 57:00 - STATE OF THE GAME | 01:38:00 PROUG PAPA | 01:45:00...2018-04-241h 57Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 33: So Now They're Naming Tournament Kits After UsThe new Q1 2018 X-wing kit is being described as a "Stay on Target" tournament. Clearly inspired by our podcast, of course. After all, it's not like the phrase "Stay on Target" is used elsewhere. You're welcome, FFG. Michigan Regional semi-finalist Tommy Adams joins Gordon, Mikhail, and Franch to discuss his four-ship rebel list. 03:30 - WAR STORIES | 01:01:40 - FLIGHT PREP | 01:20:00 - STOLEN PLANS2018-03-131h 36Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 32: Gordon is the BestDreams do come true! Who cares if it took a different Gordon than the show's host to climb the mountain top? Suffer with Mikhail and Franch in their dismay, having to listen to Gordon and guest sycophant Camden go on and on about the achievement of his namesake - Gordon Pinkerton - who won the Portland System Open. Oh yeah, and obligatory meta talk -- in all its Fenn/Ghost glory. 05:30 - WAR STORIES | 39:00 - FLIGHT PREP | 01:00:00 - STOLEN PLANS2018-02-201h 07Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 31: The Devil's ApricotGordon and Mikhail think they have the show all to themselves, but Franch crashes the party. Then DHaus of all people shows up to brag about being in another Organized Play promo pic. There's also talk about the Indy Regional.2018-02-061h 16Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 28: Come back to the dark side, we have cookies!Literally. Deroche, Franch and Mikhail eat cookies while recording, all very professional. And they discuss the recent FAQ - in between bites.2017-10-311h 41Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 27: Missed it by *that* muchGordon, Mikhail, Franch, and party crasher Jon Bruns (from Hornet Squadron Radio) discuss all manner of X-Wing topics: Recent tournaments and alternate formats, listener feedback, FFG's silence, and speculate about a possible System Open event at PAX East (which ends up no longer being speculation an hour after they record....figures). 8:30 - WAR STORIES | 43:30 - STOLEN PLANS | 1:41:00 - FLIGHT PREP | 1:44:30 - CLOSING2017-10-101h 45Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 26: Support you local game store!Gordon, Mikhail, and Franch are joined by special guest Mark Moriarty to discuss Mark's amazing alt-art cards, Gen-Con, and the local game stores in which they play. Also highlighted are the upcoming Bluegrass Open and Crossroads Classic tournaments. 12:30 - WAR STORIES | 30:30 - STOLEN PLANS | 52:30 - STOLEN PLANS II | 1:07:00 - WAVE 12 | 1:24:00 - ASSORTED TOPICS2017-08-291h 54Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 25: November Papa EchoThe Stay On Target crew is back after a slew of Store Championships post-Wave 11. Find out how they did and what their thoughts are on the FAQ 'leak' (not much given how it's been beaten to death already). Gordon tries to find out if Wave 11's impact on the game is either bad, good or just different. 2:22 - WAR STORIES | 27:30 - STOLEN PLANS | 1:02:00 - WAVE 112017-08-081h 20Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 24: Make the Empire Great Again...Again, with Phil HornyIn an attempt to bring about the end of the world, the Stay On Target crew record episodes in back-to-back weeks! Franch, Gordon, and Mikhail speak with special guest Phil Horny about his current thoughts on the Imperial faction, and how it might fare in the soon-to-be-released Wave 11 meta. 2:40 - WAR STORIES | 12:40 - STOLEN PLANS | 50:50 - WAVE 112017-07-111h 23Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 23: Don't Use MarksmanshipFranch, Gordon, and Mikhail are joined by guest Camden Alcorn to discuss the new player experience in X-Wing, advice for newcomers to improve, and how the veterans in the community can lend a hand. 5:00 - WAR STORIES | 26:00 - FLIGHT ACADEMY | 01:25:00 - CLOSING2017-07-031h 28Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 22: Everything is fine here. How are you?After a two-month hiatus, Gordon, Franch and Mikhail catch up on Worlds, Store Championships, possible nerfs, and the various preview articles about Wave 11 and the Guns for Hire expansion.2017-06-201h 44Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 21: This One's For Gordon's MomJoin DHaus, Franch, Gordon, and Mikhail for another jam-packed episode right before Worlds! We cover the Hoth Open, Stele Open, Campaign Against Cancer, and Worlds prep. Listen until the end if you're excited to hear about Gordon's mom... 3:00 - WAR STORIES | 36:00 - TRENCH RUN | 01:04:00 - STOLEN PLANS | 1:36:00 - CLOSING2017-04-171h 42Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 20: FAQ Rhymes with ManarooJoin DHaus, Gordon, and Franch for a doozy of an episode featuring the new lists we're flying, the FAQ madness and its potential effect on the meta game, predictions for the last System Opens, and much more. 5:00 - WAR STORIES | 21:00 - TRENCH RUN | 58:00 - STOLEN PLANS | 1:12:00 - CLOSING2017-03-121h 16Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 18: The Outryder Cup and RegionalsWe're baaaaaack! After far too long, Gordon, DHaus, Franch have returned with guest Mikhail to talk about their 2nd place finish at the Outryder Cup and reflect on the current regional season. 3:00 - OUTRYDER CUP RECAP | 32:00 - REGIONALS REFLECTIONS | 50:00 - CLOSING2017-01-1655 minStay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 15: Two Winners and a Couple LosersJoin DHaus and Gordon as they interview the two winners of the Bluegrass Open and Crossroads Classic. We talk about how Wave 9 is already making a splash and what lists we expect to see at the top tables at Worlds. 0:25 - INTRO | 3:15 - BLUEGRASS OPEN | 30:29 - CROSSROADS CLASSIC | 1:17:00 - CLOSING2016-09-271h 30Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 14: Book of Wave 9The crew is joined by Mikhail Jenkins aka SteelCurtain0118 (Reddit) Jenks0118 (FFG) as they discuss the potential impact wave 9 will have on the meta. 0:20 - INTRO | 11:22 - TRENCH RUN | 43:00 - LISTS | 1:10:00 - STOLEN PLANS2016-09-141h 15Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 11: It's All Jeff's FaultGordon and DHaus have the honor of interviewing the legendary Jeff Berling, creator of Dengaroo and reigning North American Champion. We also hit the preview of the Special Forces Tie during In The Hangar, and closeout with some thoughts on the Coruscant Invitational.2016-07-201h 50Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 10: Your Podcast Has Been ThrottledOur podcast has been throttled due to too many listeners!....NOT. CooMasterCoo and Franch are joined by the one and only Gordon and America's X-Wing hero Ryan Fleming. Ryan drops a 'bomb' on the guys with the final votes on what the community chose for the Coruscant Invitational. After that, it's barely listenable as they ramble on about Gordon's ability to touch his nose with his elbow. 1:00 - NATIONALS DEBRIEF PT 1 | 17:00 - FLIGHT PREP PT 1 | 27:00 - NATIONALS DEBRIEF PT 2 | 53:00 - FLIGHT PREP PT 2 | 1:27:00 - STOLEN PLANS2016-07-061h 44Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 8: Jabba's Taco HuttOn this jam-packed episode, we get 'The Gordon Experience' from the one and only Gordon Berg! Franch gives some double Ghost love, CooMasterCoo tells of his failures, and DHaus checks his phone. The G-1A Starfighter sits in the hangar bay. 3:30 - WAR STORIES | 58:30 - FLIGHT ACADEMY 1 | 1:00:00 - IN THE HANGAR | 1:18:00 - FLIGHT ACADEMY 2 | 1:20:00 - STOLEN PLANS2016-05-281h 41Stay On Target | An X-Wing PodcastEpisode 7: Stay on GordonThe Kentucky pilots are Franchless in this riveting and anticipated episode. CooMasterCoo confesses his X-Wing rut, DHaus discusses recent regional results and the Defender sits in the hangar bay. The guys also review the 'Heroes of the Resistance' expansion in a new segment. 13:00 - WAR STORIES | 31:30 - IN THE HANGAR | 53:00 - THE TRENCH RUN | 1:07:20 - STOLEN PLANS Special thanks to the X-Wing Alliance and all the X-Wing podcasts new and old, and most importantly the fans. Without them, we would not be able to do what we do.2016-05-111h 18
The History FilesThe History Files #39: The AR15In this episode we take a look at that most ubiquitous of modern rifles, the M16 variant of the AR15. Whether the select-fire military-issue variant or single-shot civilian model, Eugene Stoner’s revolutionary design has become the iconic long arm of the modern age, so we thought it was time to dispel some of the myths and explain some of the idiosyncrasies of this ballistic marvel. I’d make a “trigger warning” disclaimer but that wouldn’t be tactful.
Show notes and links:
* Massacre of Novgorod (1570)
* Rhubarb – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1770)
* Jean Pierre Blanchard: Made Fir...2016-01-141h 06