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Ever published a book only to have no one find it? The problem might not be your writing it might be your metadata. In this episode of Your Book Is In There, host Inger E. Johnson demystifies book metadata: what it actually is, why it matters, and how to use it to help the right readers discover your book. Learn the difference between search terms and BISAC codes, walk through a real example from Inger's novel Veiled Halos, get an AI prompt template for generating your own metadata, and hear a field-by-field breakdown of titles, descriptions, keywords, and platform quirks across KDP, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital. Plus: common metadata mistakes and myths, and a simple four-step action plan to audit and improve your own book's discoverability.

Talking Points:

• Why publishing your book isn't enough if readers can't find it.

• What metadata is and how it helps readers discover your book.

• Understanding the difference between search terms and BISAC categories.

• A real-world metadata example using Veiled Halos.

• How AI can help generate keywords and categories for your book.

• The essential metadata fields every author should optimize.

• Key differences between KDP, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital.

• Common metadata mistakes that can hurt your book's visibility.

• Why consistent metadata across every platform is so important.

• Creating a master metadata document to simplify future publishing.

• A simple four-step metadata audit every author should complete.

• Preview of next week's episode: ARC Readers and why they matter.

AI Assembled 082426 Season 03, Episode 37

AI Assembled is a cutting-edge podcast where AI takes center stage. Hosted by Chris Doelle, the show features content sourced by ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Deep Seek, Manus, and others and expertly crafted into engaging discussions through Genspark. Each episode dives into the latest developments in artificial intelligence, blending human insight with the power of machine-generated storytelling. Tune in to explore how AI is reshaping industries, all with the help of innovative AI tools working behind the scenes.

What's inside: • Washington's Pax Silica ultimatum — U.S. allies are being told to pick a side in the AI race with China, and your supply chain is on the chessboard • Pope Leo XIV tells the world's Catholic legislators exactly where he thinks AI guardrails should go • AI literacy becomes graduation law — 77 bills across 27 states, and what it means for your future entry-level hires • Agentic AI and the Model Context Protocol go mainstream — the "USB-C of AI," plus our host's own multi-AI company knowledge base • The data on why unstructured AI pilots fail at eye-watering rates — and what the winners do differently • Google's $12.2 billion Marvell chip pact and Nvidia's $105 billion OpenAI guarantee — the skyrocketing cost of powering frontier AI

Key source links:

• https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-tell-partners-they-must-pick-sides-ai-race-with-china-2026-08-14/ • https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-to-catholic-legislators-promote-ai-policies-that-protect-families • https://www.future-ed.org/legislative-tracker-2026-state-ai-in-education-bills/ • https://www.cio.com/article/4136548/why-model-context-protocol-is-suddenly-on-every-executive-agenda.html • https://www.digitalapplied.com/blog/mcp-97-million-downloads-model-context-protocol-mainstream • https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfo/ • https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2680-1.html • https://www.reuters.com/technology/marvell-grants-google-122-billion-stock-warrant-custom-chip-deal-2026-08-19/ • https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/nvidia-financing-open-ai-data-center-ohio.html • https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/nvidia-investing-1-5b-in-softbank-data-center-developer-behind-openai-project/

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Gulf Coast Sports Report 082126 Season 17, Episode 3

Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle

Key Topics Covered:

Heat Safety & UIL Wet Bulb Rules

• THSCA Coaches Call Preview: Chris highlights an upcoming show featuring the UIL and a doctor from Dell Children's Hospital discussing the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) safety rules.

• Host and Coach Perspectives: While some coaches worry the WBGT rules favor northern schools or programs with indoor facilities, the hosts agree that intense modern heat makes athlete safety the absolute priority.

• Game Cancellations: Coach Hank Carter canceled Lake Travis's opening game due to physical and mental readiness concerns, and the hosts acknowledge the devastating situation at East Bernard.

University of Houston-Victoria (UHV) Athletics

• New Athletic Director: Brad Coker (spelled Kocher), formerly the Associate AD at Central State in Ohio, was introduced at a press conference attended by the Red River Athletic Conference Commissioner.

• Program Outlook: Soccer is starting up immediately, and fall baseball will begin in October.

High School Football Updates

• TAPS Kickoff (Actual Games This Friday):

• Shiner St. Paul at Victoria St. Joseph (at Memorial Stadium); to be covered by Kevin Olstrom for the sports report.

• Sacred Heart vs. Boerne Geneva (spelled Bernie Geneva) in Hallettsville (spelled Howitzville).

• UIL Scrimmages & Opening Matchups:

• Shiner: Looking strong and dominant on both lines during their scrimmage against Tide Haven. Shiner opens their season against Industrial, where they will receive their Lonear Cup.

• Tide Haven: Currently rebuilding under Coach Lucio; set to host Ganado in their season opener.

• Edna: Outscored Calhoun 6 to 1 in their opening scrimmage. They face a tough district opponent in Columbus later this season.

• Yoakum: Scrimmaged Franklin. Coach Bo Robinson will host a weekly show on the network all season.

• Bay City: Shined in their scrimmage against Victoria West; quarterback Ke'Marian Wiggins showed off a "rocket for an arm" alongside impressive team speed.

• Columbus: Highly loaded roster; considered a favorite to win the 3A Division 1 title.

Chris's Guadalupe Peak Training

• Chris is training in Inez with a ruck vest to hike Guadalupe Peak (the highest point in Texas). Mike notes he is content sticking to swimming laps.

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Show Notes: South Texas has a long history of producing extraordinary athletes, and in this episode of South Texas Sports Memories, Manuel Flores and Randy Lynch explore the remarkable talent that emerged from the Corpus Christi area around 1960. From Corpus Christi Academy, Solomon Coles, and Miller to athletes such as Sid Blanks, Humberto "Lefty" Barrera, and Leroy Hicks, they revisit a period when South Texas sports were making an impact across football, baseball, track, and boxing. The conversation also examines the communities, schools, churches, and local sports culture that helped develop these athletes. From championship football teams to integration-era milestones and Olympic competition, this episode highlights the determination, talent, and community pride that helped shape South Texas sports history.

Key topics include: • The remarkable concentration of athletic talent coming out of South Texas around 1960 • The football legacy of Corpus Christi Academy and its championship-era teams • The connections between Corpus Christi Academy, Solomon Coles, Miller, and surrounding communities • The role of Teloso Midway, Annaville, Calallen, and northwest Corpus Christi in developing athletes • Sid Blanks and his groundbreaking career at Texas A&I and with the Houston Oilers • An important integration-era story involving Sid Blanks and his teammates • Humberto "Lefty" Barrera's Olympic and professional boxing career • Leroy Hicks and his achievements in the high jump and hurdles • The different football traditions and leagues, including TCIL and PVIL • How community support and local sports culture fueled championship success • The lasting impact of South Texas athletes on the region's sports history

Host Biographies

1. Manuel Flores: A South Texas native born and raised in Hebbronville. He is a former sports writer for the San Antonio Express, Dallas Morning News, and the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. He has also hosted sports radio shows and provided play-by-play for high school games.
2. Randy Lynch: Former alumni director at Texas A&I in the 1970s and a former color commentator for the "Andy and Randy show" alongside Andy Cook.

The hosts are eager to hear your stories! If you have a memory of a specific player or team you'd like them to cover, email Manuel Flores at [email protected].

Producer: Chris Doelle, Lone Star Podcast Network.

This Week in Victoria 081926 Season 17, Episode 1

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Montgomery Athletics Show 081726 Season 2, Episode 3 Team Tennis - James Longoria

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Why Good Businesses Still Fail

Host: Chris Doelle | Production: Fresh Media Works

Episode Theme: Staying Visible to Prevent Local Business Failure

Key Takeaways: • The Visibility Problem: Local businesses often fail not because of poor quality, but because customers simply forget they exist. • Owner Responsibility: Support must be cultivated for years through consistent effort rather than requested during a closing announcement. • Staying Top-of-Mind: Businesses must show up consistently in multiple places over a long period to ensure they are the first name a customer thinks of when a problem arises. • Community Engagement: Effective strategies include sponsoring local teams, attending festivals, and putting a face to the business. • Strategic Partnerships: Owners should collaborate with non-competing local businesses to reach twice the audience with half the effort. • The Power of Podcasting: Podcast advertising is highlighted for delivering the highest Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) due to the deep trust established between hosts and listeners. • Local Opportunity: A limited-time offer of half-price advertising is available for small businesses in the Victoria area on This Week in Victoria. • Final Advice: Business survival depends on the unglamorous, consistent work of staying in front of the community month after month.

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Stop Letting AI Think for You

Host: Chris Doelle | Production: Fresh Media Works

Show Notes:

• Core Topic: A plea to stop letting AI think for you and an exploration of its limitations.
• Three Brutal Truths: • AI Agents don't work as advertised because they lack the ability to ask clarifying questions and often make confident, wrong decisions when faced with unanticipated situations. • AI doesn't work if the input is lazy; generic prompts result in generic, "statistical average" outputs. • AI is making you dumber by causing "mental muscle" atrophy; outsourcing idea generation leads to an inability to solve problems without the tool.
• AI as a Tool: The leverage gained from AI is a direct reflection of the user's skill and clarity.
• Best Practices: • Use AI for repetitive labor (e.g., reformatting data, drafting subject lines) where the human has already done the thinking. • Use AI to stress test your own ideas by asking it to "poke holes" in your arguments.
• The Danger of High Stakes: Avoid using AI for high-level judgment tasks like defining company core values, naming products, or making major financial expansion decisions.
• Final Takeaway: AI is the "best assistant" but the "worst boss". The only competitive edge is the quality of the human holding the tool.

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Role Playing is a Gold Mine

Host: Chris Doelle | Production: Fresh Media Works

Kay topics: • Core Topic: The transformative power of role-playing in business, specifically for improving sales results. • The Setup: One participant acts as the salesperson and the other as a specific lead (e.g., a high school coach); the exercise begins with a literal "Ring ring" and requires staying in character throughout. • Handling Objections: Role-playing prepares staff for real-world challenges, such as immediate hang-ups or difficult questions about money and guarantees. • Coaching and Correction: By recording sessions, managers can provide immediate feedback, such as replacing "hedging" language with confident, fact-based statements. • The Value of Repetition: Much like professional athletes practicing basic mechanics, consistent role-playing creates smoother delivery and deepens product knowledge without the need for scripts. • Listener Opportunity: The host offers free role-playing practice for outside businesses to help sharpen both his staff and the community.

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