Lone Star Gridiron

AI Assembled — Episode AIA062226

Air Date: June 22, 2026

What's inside:

- Ten days in, Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 are still dark — and the U.S. just rewrote what export controls can reach.

- JPMorgan Chase opens its books on small business AI spend — the curve is steeper than PCs or the internet.

- The new SMB AI math: median small business now runs five tools, not one. Are you behind?

- Anthropic posts $30B run-rate, signs multi-gigawatt TPU deal with Google and Broadcom. What it means for your provisioning.

- Microsoft Agent 365 lands at $15/user/month — the first SMB-priced AI governance dashboard.

- A silent June 15 Claude Agent SDK billing change is about to land on your credit card. How to cap it.

- n8n v3.0 adds tool-level human-in-the-loop — the safest cheap path to AI agents for small business.

- Colorado AI Act is live in 8 days. The disclosure you can write in one paragraph that covers five states by Christmas.

- A 30-day, 5-step action plan for surviving a market that just got more volatile.

Key source links:

https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-fable-5-mythos-5

https://www.anthropic.com/news/google-broadcom-partnership-compute

https://sbecouncil.org/2026/06/05/small-business-and-ai-adoption/

https://xlev.ai/insights/ai-agents-2026-what-actually-shipped

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-205

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2026/05/ai-use-businesses.html

SHOW NOTES In this episode of Your Book Is In There, host Inger Johnson explores the second half of the publishing journey: distribution and marketing. Aimed at aspiring and first-time authors, she breaks down the differences between Kindle Unlimited and going wide, explains key publishing terms, and shares practical strategies for building visibility on a realistic budget. Drawing from her own publishing experience, Inger discusses websites, ARC readers, author communities, and the mindset needed to keep moving forward when sales are slow and self-doubt begins to creep in.

Talking Points • Publishing is about both creating a great book and helping readers find it. • Understanding the difference between Kindle Unlimited and going wide. • Choosing the right distribution strategy for your genre and goals. • Building an author website and email list as your online home base. • Using ARC readers to generate early reviews and launch momentum. • Marketing is about building relationships, not just selling books. • Focus on a few social platforms where your readers already are. • Community and networking can support long-term success. • Most authors grow their audience gradually over time. • Persistence, patience, and continuing to write are key to building a writing career.

SHOW NOTES: Join us in this inspiring conversation with Sheridan Larson as she shares her incredible story of overcoming a rare geriatric cancer diagnosis at a young age, navigating pregnancy with a serious condition, and maintaining unwavering faith throughout her journey. Her resilience and positive attitude serve as a powerful reminder that hope and faith can transform even the most daunting circumstances.

In this episode: • Sheridan's diagnosis with myelofibrosis at age 17 and the rarity of her condition • The emotional rollercoaster of discovering cancer during pregnancy • Faith as a cornerstone for strength during health crises • The importance of advocacy and thorough communication with healthcare providers • Celebrating healing and the power of a positive mindset

Connect with Ty Gipson:

• Find more stories, resources, and ways to connect at tygipson.com (Gipson with a "p").
• Ty Gipson is an entrepreneur, relentless survivor, and powerhouse speaker.
• He transforms adversity into action and ignites audiences with real-world resilience and over 30 years of sales mastery.
• To book Ty Gipson as a speaker, call 512-944-4780 or visit tygipson.com.
• Remember, "your story isn't over yet. If you live like you have no options, I'll see you next time".

To book Ty Gipson as your next inspiring keynote speaker, click here!

Host: Chris Doelle Guest: Tony Jeffery

Chris Doelle talks with former Texas wide receiver Tony Jeffery about his path from Tomball to UT, his playing and coaching career, and his recovery after a stroke at 43. The episode is both a Longhorn football retrospective and a story of resilience, purpose, and community support.

• Growing up in Tomball, Texas, and falling in love with football after starting out in soccer
• Playing quarterback, running back, safety, and eventually becoming a wide receiver
• High school recruiting, including interest from Kansas State, Florida State, Texas A&M, and Texas
• Why Texas won out: the staff wanted him at UT regardless of position
• Early Longhorn memories, including seeing Ricky Williams at bowl practice
• Redshirting, switching from quarterback to receiver, and adapting to college football
• His 2000 Texas recruiting class and relationships with teammates including Sloan Thomas and Vince Young
• Favorite on-field moments, including his game-winning touchdown against Kansas and first touchdown in Houston
• Influential coaches, especially Dwayne Akina, Coach Drake, Mack Brown, and Mike Tolleson
• Moving into coaching at Texas, UTSA, and Houston
• Leaving coaching, working in financial services, and launching Tetrad Athletic Academy in 2020
• His stroke, rehab, and determination to walk into his son's banquet instead of being wheeled in
• How TLSN stepped in and why the organization's mission matters to him

• Website: Texas Legacy Support Network
• Follow Host Chris Doelle: Lone Star Gridiron
• Support the Mission: Learn how TLSN assists former Longhorn athletes and staff through charitable assistance and historical preservation.

Thank you for tuning in to the Texas Legacy Support Network Show! Join us next time for more stories from the rich history of Longhorn Sports.

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The Texas Legacy Support Network is a 501 c3 non-profit formed to help former University of Texas athletes. The funds raised by TLSN are used to offer temporary financial support to former qualifying student-athletes, managers, trainers, and their immediate family's.

To help share the stories of the folks who made UT Athletics history:

• email [email protected]
• phone 972-672-9071

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Episode Overview

In this inaugural episode, veteran sports enthusiasts Manuel Flores and Randy Lynch introduce a new series dedicated to the games, coaches, athletes, and rivalries that define the history of South Texas sports. The hosts bridge the gap between Kingsville, Texas, and Orange County, California, to share personal anecdotes and legendary tales from the past 50 years.

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.

Key Highlights & Stories

1. Celebrating Current Success: The hosts congratulate the Calallen Wildcats softball program for their historic run, including three consecutive state championships.

2. The Golden Age of Corpus Christi Football: Discussion on the rare back-to-back state titles won by Corpus Christi Ray (1959) and Corpus Christi Miller (1960), as well as the 1959 Del Mar College team that won the Rose Bowl.

3. The Legend of Gil Steinke: Memories of the iconic Texas A&I coach who led the team to six national championships between 1954 and 1977. Stories include his unique habit of coaching from the student stands to see the field better and his resilience while coaching through severe back pain.

4. Havalina Football Classics:

5. The 25-25 tie against Abilene Christian, where the Havalinas overcame a 25-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

6. John Cardo's game-winning field goal against top-ranked Southwest Texas State, kicked with a broken toe.

7. Breaking Barriers: The story of Sid Blanks, the first African-American football player in a major college program in the southeastern United States.

8. Hurricane Beulah: A look back at "The night the lights went out in Kingsville," describing how the 1967 hurricane destroyed the stadium lights and forced games to be played during the day.

9. South Texas Icons: Brief mentions of legendary figures like Ronnie Bull (Bishop), Gene Upshaw (Robstown), Olympic medalist Bobby Morrow, and the multi-talented Riley Odoms (West Oso).

Memorable Quote

"We are telling these stories so that they continue to live on... South Texas sports is very memorable and has many stories." — Manuel Flores

Connect with the Show

The hosts invite listeners to share their own sports memories or ask questions by emailing Manuel Flores at [email protected].

Producer: Chris Doelle, Lone Star Podcast Network.

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SHOW NOTES: If you come from a single-child family or you're raising one child yourself, it's hard to imagine the differences that come with having more than one. Stephanie raised three kids and sees major differences in her granddaughters who are both single children. We look at these differences and we don't judge.

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SHOW NOTES: Broadcasting: The Journey of Tom Barfield Discover how Tom Barfield navigated his path from country music radio to becoming a prominent sports broadcaster. In this episode, Tom shares insights about building a career in sports media, the evolution of sports radio, and the importance of perseverance and faith.

In this episode: • The evolution of broadcasting is driven by adaptability and technological simplicity • Resilience and faith are critical in navigating unpredictable career paths • The relationship between passion and perseverance outlasts technical skill • Humility and curiosity fuel greatness in networking and storytelling • Success is often a byproduct of strategic patience and organic growth • Local content creates disproportionate influence in a hyper-connected world • The foundation of a successful career is built on service, authenticity, and continuous learning

Connect with Ty Gipson:

• Find more stories, resources, and ways to connect at tygipson.com (Gipson with a "p").
• Ty Gipson is an entrepreneur, relentless survivor, and powerhouse speaker.
• He transforms adversity into action and ignites audiences with real-world resilience and over 30 years of sales mastery.
• To book Ty Gipson as a speaker, call 512-944-4780 or visit tygipson.com.
• Remember, "your story isn't over yet. If you live like you have no options, I'll see you next time".

To book Ty Gipson as your next inspiring keynote speaker, click here!