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Sydney Morning Herald
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Say it out loud': Singer Josh Pyke on tackling vulnerability
Each week, Benjamin Law asks public figures to discuss the subjects we're told to keep private by getting them to roll a die. The numbers they land on are the topics they're given. This week he speaks to Josh Pyke. The Australian singer-songwriter, 47, has won four ARIA Awards. He's also a children's book author, co-host of the podcast Pump Up the Jams and an award-winning film composer. His latest release is the EP, Covers. BODIES You're in your mid-40s. How's your body holding up? Oh, man, my knees are shot. I've got patella tendonitis and it's just brutal. I used to play basketball with my friends, skateboard and surf. It's so confronting that in your mid- to late-40s all that becomes so much harder. Now I've got high cholesterol and high blood pressure, for some reason. It's actually super-confronting. Are you having to change things up, as a result? I try to drink less, which I don't want to do. I've got a gym membership and take medication for high blood pressure and cholesterol. It's such a cliche, but youth is beauty. And I don't just mean aesthetic beauty: I mean that it's beautiful. You're free. I look at my kids – aged 12 and 14 – and they can just move. They're not even trying. You've been candid about living with anxiety. How are you managing it lately? Medication helps, but a lot of it has to do with just going easy on yourself. Years ago, before going on stage with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, I remember feeling this wave of panic from the tip of my toes all the way up my body. And I'm about to step on stage in front of 2000 people at the Opera House. And I was like [shrugs], 'What are you going to do?' Wait, what do you do? I say this to my kids all the time: 'Just talk about your vulnerability. As soon as you say it out loud, it takes away 80 per cent of the fear.' Another time in Tasmania, I had the same thing: I had a panic attack, but I had to perform. I got on stage and said, 'I've just got to be open and honest about this. I had a big night last night. Sometimes that makes me have a panic attack, and I'm pretty much having one right now. But I'm grateful to play for you.' Everyone was super-cool; I even got a standing ovation. Everybody can relate to feeling vulnerable. Religious leaders preach from the pulpit. Are you conveying any message when you play from the stage? I didn't become an artist to pass on a message or try to impart wisdom. I do it because that's how I express myself, find my place in the world and figure out how to deal with traumatic things in my life, like my mum passing away. The side effect of that seems to be that people have found comfort in it, which makes them feel that they're not alone. And when people tell me that, they make me feel as if I'm not alone. How recently did you lose your mum? Just last year.
The Age
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘Say it out loud': Singer Josh Pyke on tackling vulnerability
Each week, Benjamin Law asks public figures to discuss the subjects we're told to keep private by getting them to roll a die. The numbers they land on are the topics they're given. This week he speaks to Josh Pyke. The Australian singer-songwriter, 47, has won four ARIA Awards. He's also a children's book author, co-host of the podcast Pump Up the Jams and an award-winning film composer. His latest release is the EP, Covers. BODIES You're in your mid-40s. How's your body holding up? Oh, man, my knees are shot. I've got patella tendonitis and it's just brutal. I used to play basketball with my friends, skateboard and surf. It's so confronting that in your mid- to late-40s all that becomes so much harder. Now I've got high cholesterol and high blood pressure, for some reason. It's actually super-confronting. Are you having to change things up, as a result? I try to drink less, which I don't want to do. I've got a gym membership and take medication for high blood pressure and cholesterol. It's such a cliche, but youth is beauty. And I don't just mean aesthetic beauty: I mean that it's beautiful. You're free. I look at my kids – aged 12 and 14 – and they can just move. They're not even trying. You've been candid about living with anxiety. How are you managing it lately? Medication helps, but a lot of it has to do with just going easy on yourself. Years ago, before going on stage with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, I remember feeling this wave of panic from the tip of my toes all the way up my body. And I'm about to step on stage in front of 2000 people at the Opera House. And I was like [shrugs], 'What are you going to do?' Wait, what do you do? I say this to my kids all the time: 'Just talk about your vulnerability. As soon as you say it out loud, it takes away 80 per cent of the fear.' Another time in Tasmania, I had the same thing: I had a panic attack, but I had to perform. I got on stage and said, 'I've just got to be open and honest about this. I had a big night last night. Sometimes that makes me have a panic attack, and I'm pretty much having one right now. But I'm grateful to play for you.' Everyone was super-cool; I even got a standing ovation. Everybody can relate to feeling vulnerable. Religious leaders preach from the pulpit. Are you conveying any message when you play from the stage? I didn't become an artist to pass on a message or try to impart wisdom. I do it because that's how I express myself, find my place in the world and figure out how to deal with traumatic things in my life, like my mum passing away. The side effect of that seems to be that people have found comfort in it, which makes them feel that they're not alone. And when people tell me that, they make me feel as if I'm not alone. How recently did you lose your mum? Just last year.
Malaysian Reserve
19-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
LOVESAC AND VAN LEEUWEN UNVEIL LIMITED-EDITION COLLABORATION AHEAD OF NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY
The brands are teaming up to celebrate 10 years of Van Leeuwen's fan-favorite Honeycomb flavor with custom CitySac Covers, $3 scoops, giveaways and a celebration in NYC BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the NYC-born, nationally beloved brand known for its cult-favorite dairy and vegan ice cream, and Lovesac, the home furnishing and technology brand renowned for its innovation and comfort, are teaming up to launch a limited-edition, comfy collection of custom CitySac Covers. Inspired by Van Leeuwen's iconic flavors, and just in time for National Ice Cream Day (July 20), this collaboration is bringing customers the sweetest seat in the house! The Lovesac x Van Leeuwen CitySac Covers are available in the following colors, and each feature a custom pocket, perfectly sized to hold an ice cream scoop or spoon – so a sweet treat is always within reach. All Covers are available for purchase with or without a CitySac Insert. The Lovesac x Van Leeuwen collection will be available on while supplies last, starting July 18th at 10am EST. Honeycomb ($525): A golden caramel hue with a warm, toffee-inspired tone, this Cover captures the cozy richness of Van Leeuwen's best-selling Honeycomb ice cream. Sicilian Pistachio ($525): A lush green with a nutty undertone, this Cover is bold, refined, and layered with character – just like the ice cream it's inspired by. Strawberry ($525): Soft pink with a hint of blush, this cover feels like a scoop of summer. Made to be fresh, bright, and just the right amount of sweet. 'Honeycomb began as a limited-time special, and it took on a life of its own.' Said Ben Van Leeuwen, CEO and co-founder. 'People fell in love with it, and we quickly added it to the menu year-round, and it's now one of our most popular flavors. We're excited to celebrate the flavor on National Ice Cream Day, and to bring it to life in a new way with our friends at Lovesac.' 'At Lovesac, we're always eager to collaborate with like-minded brands that share our commitment to delivering exceptional products to their customers,' said Shawn Nelson, CEO and Founder of Lovesac. 'I LOVE ice cream… especially Van Leeuwen, so we're beyond thrilled to partner with Van Leeuwen to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Honeycomb, bringing limited-edition, ice cream-inspired CitySac Covers to Lovesac fans and ice cream enthusiasts nationwide.' In celebration of Honeycomb's 10-year anniversary, Van Leeuwen will also offer $3 scoops of Honeycomb ice cream at all stores from 12:00 – 2:00 PM on National Ice Cream Day. And, for customers based in New York City, on National Ice Cream Day they can stop by the Van Leeuwen Tribeca location which will be transformed into the official Honeycomb Hub from 12pm-3pm ET and will feature Honeycomb-themed decor and special edition Honeycomb treats (in addition to $3 Honeycomb scoops available from 12pm-2pm ET). The first 100 guests will receive a scratch-off ticket offering the chance to win a variety of different prizes, including: The Lovesac x Van Leeuwen Honeycomb CitySac A Van Leeuwen x Material Kitchen ice cream scooper plus 4 pints of Honeycomb Free scoop cards Autographed cookbooks Van Leeuwen merch Special ice cream discounts The Lovesac x Van Leeuwen Honeycomb CitySac A Van Leeuwen x Material Kitchen ice cream scooper plus 4 pints of Honeycomb Free scoop cards Autographed cookbooks Van Leeuwen merch Special ice cream discounts As part of the partnership, one lucky fan will have the chance to win the Lovesac x Van Leeuwen CitySac in Honeycomb, a 3-gallon tub of Honeycomb ice cream, and a newly launched Van Leeuwen x Material ice cream scooper. Fans can enter for a chance to win on Instagram; an announcement outlining the giveaway will be posted to both brand's channels @vanleeuwenicecream and @lovesac. Honeycomb, or 'Hokey Pokey' as it's known in New Zealand and Australia (where Van Leeuwen co-founder Laura O'Neill is from) is a sweet cream ice cream with pieces of honeycomb candy throughout. Van Leeuwen coats half of their honeycomb in a little coconut oil and leaves the other half uncoated, which results in crunchy pieces and gooey ribbons of caramel throughout. About Van Leeuwen Ice CreamVan Leeuwen began as a yellow scoop truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 by Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Leeuwen and Laura O'Neill, who were on a mission to make good ice cream from good ingredients that makes you feel good. Their French-style ice cream (made with more than double the amount of egg yolks as standard ice cream) quickly gained a loyal following. Van Leeuwen has since expanded and has scoop shops in New York, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, DC, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Texas, Tennessee and Florida. Pints, ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches are available in grocery stores across the country and to order for nationwide shipping from their website. To keep up with everything Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, follow the brand on Instagram @vanleeuwenicecream or visit About The Lovesac CompanyBased in Stamford, Connecticut, The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ: LOVE) is a technology driven company that designs, manufactures and sells unique, high-quality furniture derived through its proprietary Designed for Life approach which results in products that are built to last a lifetime and designed to evolve as customers' lives do. The current product offering is comprised of modular couches called Sactionals, the Sactionals Reclining seat, premium foam beanbag chairs called Sacs, the PillowSac™ Chair, an immersive surround sound home theater system called StealthTech, and an innovative sofa seating solution called EverCouch™. As a recipient of Repreve's 8th Annual Champions of Sustainability Award and Edison Awards' 38th Annual Best New Product Awards for Sustainable Consumer Products, responsible production and innovation are at the center of the brand's design philosophy with products protected by a robust portfolio of utility and design patents. Products are marketed and sold primarily online directly at supported by a physical retail presence in the form of Lovesac branded showrooms, as well as through shop-in-shops and pop-up-shops with third party retailers. LOVESAC, CITYSAC, DESIGNED FOR LIFE, SACTIONALS, SAC, STEALTHTECH, and THE WORLD'S MOST COMFORTABLE SEAT are trademarks of The Lovesac Company and are Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Contact:HUNTER PRlovesac@
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A fitness influencer's morning routine became the latest hilarious sports meme
I've always been fascinated by morning routines. Specifically, those of people we consider to be successful. What are the differences between how they get their days started and how I go about my sleepy mornings, and could they be the key to unlocking the pineal gland and discovering the long-lost secrets to wealth and happiness? If one fitness influencer's morning routine holds the key, I'll be sticking to the snooze button and missing leg day every other week. No, seriously though, fitness coach Ashton Hall's routine went viral on X, and he immediately got roasted for how odd and unrealistic a lot of it was. From the early timeline to wiping his face with a banana peel and constantly dipping it in a bowl of the same sparkling spring water he (apparently) is paid to drink -- and everything in between. I suspect this is just great marketing, but if Hall isn't trolling, I promise you he's the only person in the world with this specific routine. The morning routine — Tips For Men - Fashion | Essentials | Luxury (@tipsformenx) March 20, 2025 If it works for him, I guess that's all that matters, but once the sports world got a hold of the clip it became the latest hilarious sports meme. Imagine we find out this is just his fantasy punishment — Sleeper (@SleeperHQ) March 23, 2025 Back it again today — Underdog (@Underdog) March 23, 2025 Me to the couch this morning to watch March Madness all day again — DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) March 23, 2025 best 4 minutes of my morning routine — Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) March 23, 2025 Prepping for my first March Madness parlay of the day... iykyk 🤣(📷: @lyemcfly, @CoachAjBussey) — DraftKings (@DraftKings) March 23, 2025 Getting ready to bet every dog on the board: — Covers (@Covers) March 23, 2025 Day 4 lets get it — BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) March 23, 2025 MORE MADNESS 🔥🙌 — ESPN BET (@ESPNBET) March 23, 2025 This article originally appeared on For The Win: Fitness influencer's morning routine becomes hilarious sports meme
USA Today
13-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Latest NCAA betting trend confirms college students aren't as smart as they believe
Latest NCAA betting trend confirms college students aren't as smart as they believe In some of the least surprising news you'll hear today, college students are doing things to make a little extra cash. The unfortunate part about this particular tactic is it'll cost most of these students a lot more than any money they actually make -- if they aren't in the red altogether. That's because these are student-athletes, and they're gambling on themselves. According to NCAA managing director of enforcement Mark Hicks, it's happening more frequently. 'I think we're starting to see that it's pretty commonplace for people to bet on themselves,' Hicks said Wednesday, via Covers, during a NEXT Summit New York panel. This was predictable. Even in a world where the highest-profile athletes can earn money from their name, image and likeness, less-known athletes and athletes from smaller schools don't have those same opportunities. The spread of legalized sports betting and daily fantasy pick'em games gives them another avenue to make bank on their talents, and the temptation to throw a couple bucks on their own props is right there in the palm of their hands. As we've been hearing more and more in the news, some are taking the bait. Whether it involves a gambling ring, like the one that reportedly placed bets on college basketball games involving New Orleans, Temple, North Carolina A&T, Eastern Michigan and Mississippi Valley State, according to ESPN's David Purdham, or it's people acting on their accord, student-athletes are deciding the risk of being caught is worth the potential reward. What's interesting is how much more frequently they seem to be taking these risks alone. While it happens, they don't need to be influenced by anything or anyone else. "I think what we're starting to see is it doesn't have to be that way,' Hicks said. 'These young people are pretty savvy, you know, 'I can bet on my own prop bet.'' That savvy is apparently leading some to daily fantasy sports (DFS), which can be legal in places betting is not, like California, and can also have different regulations. That last fact didn't stop two basketball players at Fresno State from an investigation for using DFS to bet on themselves, as ESPN reported in February. Additionally, Texas self-reported five violations, including two by football players, of people playing DFS on the popular site PrizePicks, the Austin American-Statesman reported Thursday. This helps to explain why the NCAA has been so adamant in getting a national ban on player props. It's not simply to protect athletes from angry bettors. It's also to protect athletes from themselves. Regardless, it must be said, whether it's DFS or traditional sports betting, a gamble is a gamble, and more athletes will likely be caught than those who walk away with large sums of money. They aren't simply risking a few bucks, they're also risking a permanent loss of NCAA eligibility. It almost certainly isn't worth it, but this won't be the first or last thing college-aged people have to learn the hard way.
