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The Closing Tag is undergoing some changes to both the schedule and the format. Raul explains exactly why these changes are happening, what you can expect, and when you can expect these changes to happen. (Spoilers: they're already happening) Check out the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at http...

In a follow-up to the I x V = R episode, Raul explains the importance of breaking goals down into micro goals and how to keep good track of them. Read the blogs at https://life.theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingtag Video archives of the podcast are available at https://www.youtube...

CM Punk made his historic return to WWE in November 2023, much to the shock of the wrestling world. Raul explains how he was wrong, why he thought this day would never come, and why CM Punk absolutely cannot screw this up. Read the blogs at https://entertainment.theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.faceboo...

Warning: the following rants by Raul are in no way, shape, or form an indication of accusation against Josh Giddey for anything other than sheer stupidity, nor are they the viewpoints and/or thoughts of the LeBron James pandering sports media. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Read the blogs at https://sports.theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@thecl...

With the holidays in full swing and Thanksgiving and Black Friday in the rearview mirror, Raul explains why commercialization is blinding people throughout the US to the REAL reason for the season. Spoiler alert: it’s not Jesus. Read the blogs at https://life.theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingtag Video archives of the podcast are available at https://www...

Raul follows up on a previous episode of Tech Talk by diving deeper into building a template for a web application in Next.js 14. Raul also gets back on his copyright year soapbox (New Year’s is right around the corner, after all) and why it’s such a big deal. Read the blogs at https://techcenter.theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingtag Video archives of th...

The AMPTP and SAG-AFTRA have reached an agreement to end the longest work stoppage in Hollywood history. Raul explains that it’s not just about “millionaires and billionaires fighting over money”. Also Raul explains why - even though he’s practically working for free - AEW signing Ric Flair is a bad idea. Read the blogs at https://entertainment.theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://ww...

Raul explains why it’s important to take a mental break every once in a while. Mental health is a rising concern in the United States and with the holidays coming up, it’s important that we all take some time from our busy lives to focus on ourselves. Read the blogs at https://life.theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingtag Video archives of the podcast are a...

With the James Harden trade, the Los Angeles Clippers attempt to do something no other team not named the Golden State Warriors has done since 2016: build a successful super team. Raul outlines why super teams tend to fail and goes in on Daryl Morey and why his career hinges on Philadelphia succeeding this season. Read the blogs at https://sports.theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://...

BREAKING NEWS: Elon Musk says that AI will one day eliminate the need for all jobs and warns that steps need to be taken to prevent the hostile takeover from happening. Now if only somebody had been on the podcast warning about this very thing for the last two years. Hmm…. Read the CNBC post at https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/11/02/tesla-boss-elon-musk-says-ai-wil...

In this episode, Raul brings back the GalacticTuts segment to showcase the amazing power of the new and improved Next.js framework for React. Raul will go step-by-step on how to go from an empty space in a folder to a fully-active Next.js application with built-in page routing and explains why the node_modules folder is not included in Git repos. Be sure to follow the blogs at https://techcentral....

Fair warning: this podcast episode contains a lot of foul language, exactly zero effs, and opinions that the right wingers will consider dangerous, treasonous, and possibly even anti-American. Listener discretion is HIGHLY advised. Be sure to follow the blogs at https://newswatch.theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingtag Video archives of the podcast are ava...

In a new feature on Sports Central, Raul explores the alternate universes in sports and ponders “What If?” This episode of “What If?” will ask the question of what if the Bulls never drafted Michael Jordan? Be sure to follow the blogs at https://sports.theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingtag Video archives of the podcast are available at https://www.youtub...

In the debut episode of Life Talk, Raul lays down the groundwork of what to expect from this very unique pod and goes into a life-changing tip on how to visualize and set goals in your life. This is a podcast episode you won’t want to miss. Be sure to follow the blogs at https://life.theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingtag Video archives of the podcast are...

Raul gives his thoughts on the reports of Kevin Feige supposedly transitioning away from producing Marvel TV shows for Disney and focusing solely on the movies. Also thoughts on the “soft reboot” Marvel is looking to do. Raul also asks the question: did Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel play Vince McMahon? Be sure to follow the blogs at https://entertainment.theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https...

Raul takes a look at the bottom of the NFL standings and ponders aloud two things: is tanking for USC’s Caleb Williams really worth it, and just how much longer before the Waltons pull the plug on this current version of the Denver Broncos? Also Raul’s thoughts on the upcoming NBA season and why you shouldn’t sleep on the Utah Jazz. Be sure to follow the blogs at https://sports.theclosingtag.com F...

Raul tried to warn us back in February 2021. He tried to tell us that AI and automation were coming. Now they are here, and the time to ensure we as a society adjust accordingly is now. Also various tech tips and articles are shared. The full Forbes article about AI and the future impact it will have on American workforce is at https://www.forbes.com/sites/marenbannon/2023/06/22/how-ai-is-changing...

Raul details how CM Punk may have burned one bridge too many, as his quest to re-join WWE has hit a roadblock. Raul also addresses the plague on all things called blind tribalism. (Part 2 of 2) Plus thoughts on how Netflix and YouTube TV could help save other struggling streaming services, preventing a revert back to cable dominance. Be sure to read Raul’s thoughts on why Adam Copeland is a better...

Raul pleads with people to not only find a way to stop fighting over which deity is better but also to stop blindly following people or ideas. In this episode, Raul tackles the history of unrest and fighting in the Middle East, going as far back as Iran and Contra. Raul also addresses the plague on all things called blind tribalism. (Part 1 of 2) Be sure to follow the blogs at https://newswatch.th...

Who is Raul Smith? What is The Closing Tag? What is GAMESTREAM? What can you look forward to and when? All of these questions and more are answered in a quick introductory re-pilot episode of The Closing Tag. New episodes are preparing to drop on October 16. Check out https://theclosingtag.com for more information and to donate (if you want to) to The Closing Tag Network.