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Open Goal - Football Show

We're halfway through the summer transfer window for the SPFL with plenty of big talking points so far and so we thought it was time for the boys to check-in and discuss the latest transfer news!The boys look over how the new era for Rangers & Russell Martin has started so far and assess where they're at following the 49ers takeover and having their Champions League Qualifier against Panathinaikos just around the corner.We also discuss how Champions Celtic are shaping up with there being some big arrivals and departures so far with Nicolas Kuhn on his way to Como and Benjamin Nygren coming in to replace him. Will Manager Brendan Rodgers be happy with the business so far?We also look at the business Hearts have done under new Gaffer, Derek McInnes with them retaining the services of captain Lawrence Shankland. And are Hibs looking even stronger going into the new season as both they and Aberdeen will be looking to improve even further on their big campaigns last season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Security Cleared Jobs: Who's Hiring & How
Semper Valens Solutions: Valuing Every Candidate

Security Cleared Jobs: Who's Hiring & How

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 20:51 Transcription Available


Semper Valens Solutions designs DevSecOps infrastructure for DISA, develops cyber weapons systems for the Air Force, supports the Army's deployment of force protection platforms and C2 systems, plus does non-cleared work for DHA, VA, and the FBI. Company COO Nick Brown shares the importance of treating candidates well in the hiring process, doing more than just applying for the position, and how the company deals with the challenges of return to office. 4:20 Most positions are Secret to TS/SCI. Locations include San Antonio, Aberdeen, MD, Fort Belvoir, and Fort Huachuca, among others.5:47 Semper Valens means always strong.9:02 How the company works to build company cohesion and culture.Find complete show notes at: https://clearedjobs.net/semper-valens-solutions-valuing-every-candidate-podcast/_ This show is brought to you by ClearedJobs.Net. Have feedback or questions for us? Email us at rriggins@clearedjobs.net. Sign up for our cleared job seeker newsletter. Create a cleared job seeker profile on ClearedJobs.Net. Engage with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube. _

Open Goal - Football Show

We're halfway through the summer transfer window for the SPFL with plenty of big talking points so far and so we thought it was time for the boys to check-in and discuss the latest transfer news!The boys look over how the new era for Rangers & Russell Martin has started so far and assess where they're at following the 49ers takeover and having their Champions League Qualifier against Panathinaikos just around the corner.We also discuss how Champions Celtic are shaping up with there being some big arrivals and departures so far with Nicolas Kuhn on his way to Como and Benjamin Nygren coming in to replace him. Will Manager Brendan Rodgers be happy with the business so far?We also look at the business Hearts have done under new Gaffer, Derek McInnes with them retaining the services of captain Lawrence Shankland. And are Hibs looking even stronger going into the new season as both they and Aberdeen will be looking to improve even further on their big campaigns last season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superscoreboard
Tuesday 8th July | Cork City V Celtic Reaction

Superscoreboard

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 45:09


Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel as Celtic take on Cork City in the Cork Super Cup, there's discussions on Celtic's transfer strategy and the panel are asked about Rangers transfer links with former Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski and Leicester City's Jamie Vardy...

Daybreak
Daybreak for July 7, 2025

Daybreak

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 51:26


Monday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Palladius; originally of British or Roman descent, possibly a deacon in Rome, or, more likely, Auxerre, France; he convinced Pope Celestine I to send St. Germanus, bishop of Auxerre, to England to end the Pelagian heresy; Palladius was consecrated a bishop, and was sent to Ireland in 430; he founded at least three churches in Leinster, and then went to Scotland to preach to the Picts; he died at Fordun, near Aberdeen, in about 457 A.D. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/7/25 Gospel: Matthew 9:18-26

Scottish Football
Aberdeen season preview

Scottish Football

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 24:35


Martin Dowden previews the season ahead for Aberdeen with Dons fan and podcaster Erin Grieve and Press & Journal joint sports editor Ryan Cryle.

Business Leader
How Kenny Wilson grew Dr Martens

Business Leader

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 40:13


Kenny Wilson speaks to Graham Ruddick about the story behind how Dr Martens, the famous footwear brand, trebled its annual revenues to £1 billion while he was chief executive. It is a story that begins with Kenny Wilson as a promising footballer at Aberdeen while Sir Alex Ferguson was manager, involves learning about brand and leadership at Levi's, and has some challenges along the way... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Time Capsule
Ep. 504 - Sheli McCoy AKA Sabre from Gladiators

My Time Capsule

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 49:21


Sheli McCoy is better known as "Sabre" from Gladiators, the British TV endurance sports game show, which she first appeared on in 2024. She is recognised as one of the stand-out stars of the show, going on to be a guest speaker for the Dundee University giving their Annual Public Lecture in Entrepreneurship, appearing on the BBC One charity fundraising show Comic Relief, the television quiz shows The Weakest Link and on The Wheel as one of the celebrity experts. Sheli is a fitness industry entrepreneur, who co-owns SweatBox in Dundee, a gym and health facility that houses her sports clinic, gym facility and Olympic weightlifting club. She set three Scottish weightlifting records in 2023 and she's worked as a Personal trainer for over 13 years and has 10 years experience as a Crossfit Coach. Sheli also holds a Bachelors degree, an honours and a Masters from Robert Gordons university Aberdeen .Sheli McCoy is our guest in episode 504 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For Sheli's online coaching, visit - https://www.shelimccoyfitness.com .Follow Sheli McCoy on Instagram: @sheli_mccoyofficial .Follow Sabre on Instagram: @sabrethegladiator .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scotland Outdoors
The Pirates Graveyard, Peas and a Zulu Fishing Boat

Scotland Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 84:08


We have another excerpt from the teams Whithorn Way pilgrimage, this time Rachel meets Stuart Wilson and Brian Boyd from the Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers and hears all about a very surprising annual event!Mark has a trip on a Loch Ness with Frida Newton as they celebrate Jacobite Cruisers 50th anniversaryRachel visits the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther where they have the only Zulu fishing boat in the UK. Curator Julia Branch and musician Esther Swift - who has composed a piece of music inspired by the vessels, are there to meet her.Give Peas a Chance is a pilot project whose aim is to get locally grown organic split peas into school meals. This week, Rachel and some pupils who've been enjoying the peas, visited farmer Phil Swire and heard all about the journey from the soil to plate.Rachel is in Dundee to view a new whale memorial by Scottish artist Michael Visocchi. The sculpture which is heading to Georgia very soon, represents the shift from hunting whales in the past to conservation. Alison Neil from the South Georgia Heritage Trust has positive news regarding whale numbers in the area.Mark is in Cromarty to visit a very unusual cemetery nicknamed The Pirates Graveyard. David Alston explains what the engravings mean and who or what is in the oldest part of Cromarty - the Crypt!After some positive news regarding the ever elusive Capercaillie hit the headlines this week, Mark and Rachel find out more from Dr Jack Bamber from the University of Aberdeen.

Bleav in Kentucky
Recruiting Coincidences, Denzel Aberdeen Said What He Said

Bleav in Kentucky

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 38:01


Vince Marrow Leaves, Kentucky starts raking in recruits. Coincidence? The shift in recruiting philosophy is real. Denzel Aberdeen is liking what he's seeing in Lexington and he isn't afraid to say it even if it means riling up Gators fans. Follow and subscribe!

The Steamie by The Scotsman
Dundee University's crisis, oil and gas, and a minimum income guarantee

The Steamie by The Scotsman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 36:04


Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the extraordinary evidence given by ex-Dundee Uni principal Iain Gillespie to a Holyrood committee. Elsewhere, David has the latest from the Offshore Energies UK conference in Aberdeen, and Alistair interviews Russell Gunson from the Robertson Trust about the idea of a minimum income guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Energy Voice – Out Loud
EVOL: OEUK Conference 2025

Energy Voice – Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 34:48


This week, Energy Voice was out in force at the OEUK Conference 2025 in Aberdeen. Aberdeen features lead Ryan Duff spoke with former Wood cheif executive Bob Keiller and Anasuria Operating Company CEO Richard Beattie.   Richard and Ryan had quite the chin wag, so their conversation spans the first two segments of this week's half-hour show. First off, the duo discuss the future of UK operations and licencing as the UK awaits clarity on regulation. This week, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) released a report which found there are still 7.5 billion barrels left in the North Sea that UK operators could get after.    Next up, tax and lobbying were the topics of conversation. Tax has been a grip of the UK industry for some time now and that has not changed as it awaits the results of a consultation which will determine the tax regime for 2030 onwards.    Finally, Bob and Ryan discuss job losses and how they are impacting Aberdeen's city centre. Although Bob is sympathetic to those impacted by job losses in Aberdeen's energy sector, he believes that is not what is keeping people away from Union Street.  

Energy Voice – Out Loud
EVOL X Aspen Technology: Network model management

Energy Voice – Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 43:40


In this episode of Aberdeen, features lead Ryan Duff is joined by Alan McMorran, senior director for digital grid management at Emerson's Aspen Technology Business.   The duo discuss the grid and its ever-changing role in the energy transition as utilities feel an increasing need to manage their energy systems.    Although Ryan and Alan are both Scottish, the sports chat was kept to a minimum to avoid bringing down the mood; however, they might have gotten that conversation past McMorran's American colleagues, given their accents.    Instead, they discussed network model management and how Alan's first business developed the technology that allows people in the north of Scotland to report power outages to SSEN and how crowdsourcing will continue to play its part in the evolution of the grid.    All in all, we are going to need a more adaptive and resilient grid as energy production and usage both shift.

Kiln's Restaking Rendez-Vous AVS Edition
#13 - Kiln DeFi RDV - Duncan Moir - 21Shares: The world's first and largest ETP issuer

Kiln's Restaking Rendez-Vous AVS Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 35:08


In this insightful episode of Kiln DeFi Rendez-Vous, host Laszlo Szabo, CEO & Co-Founder at Kiln, sits down with Duncan Moir, President of 21Shares, the world's largest crypto ETP issuer, for a deep dive into the explosive growth of Bitcoin ETFs, the evolving landscape of institutional crypto adoption, and what's next for digital asset investing.Less than a year after their launch, Bitcoin ETFs have captured nearly 70% of the trading volume of gold ETFs (GLD)—a staggering milestone that underscores the pent-up demand for crypto exposure in traditional finance. Duncan breaks down why this is just the beginning, with the $40 trillion US pension fund market still largely on the sidelines.The conversation explores how major players like Goldman Sachs are entering the space, why Ethereum ETFs haven't seen the same success as Bitcoin (yet), and the critical role of staking in ETPs—especially in Europe, where 21Shares has pioneered innovative products. Duncan shares his unique perspective on regulation, from the UK's recent shift allowing retail crypto ETNs to the SEC's cautious approach in the US.With over 40 crypto ETPs under its belt, 21Shares has become a bellwether for institutional crypto adoption. Duncan reveals how the company selects new assets, from blue-chip tokens to emerging altcoins, and why Dogecoin—often dismissed as a memecoin—has surprising institutional potential. He also discusses the growing intersection of traditional finance and on-chain assets, including the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) like BlackRock's BUIDL money market fund.Before joining 21Shares, Duncan spent years in hedge funds and asset management, eventually leading Aberdeen's digital asset division and serving on the board of Hedera Hashgraph. He shares lessons from his journey, including how blockchain can streamline archaic financial systems and why crypto is maturing beyond speculative trading into a strategic portfolio allocation.PODCAST INFO:

Running Commentary
Is Rob Ready?

Running Commentary

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 61:38


With Rob's Race To The King just days away, and Paul just not running much, the boys take a gentle jog round Clissold Park. Featuring writing over running, Aberdeen boot camp, a deep dive into sounds & smells - and interesting words for both - and some words of wisdom ahead of the long trail. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more... BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ - and you can get Paul's book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270⁠ Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United Public Radio
Beyond The Outer Realm - Druids and Ancient Religions with Luke Eastwood

United Public Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 120:04


Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes returning Guest, Luke Eastwood Host: Michelle Desrochers Date: June 24th, 2025 Episode: 579 Discussion: On this segment, Luke will be talking Druids and Ancient Religions Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Rumble: TheOuterRealm X - MicheleDerocher Website: www.theouterrealmradio.com Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting.!!! About Luke: I have been involved in the arts in some shape or form since I was a teenager. I was born in Aberdeen, Scotland but spent most of my childhood and all my teenage years in Kent and Surrey, England. At 19 I moved to London to study at university and this was the beginning of my development into a semi-professional or professional artist, designer, musician, photographer and writer. In 1990, at university, I discovered the Apple MacIntosh computer which I immediately fell in love with, leading to my interest in digital art and Graphic Design (which became my career), following a stint in Mitre House Publishing for my degree industrial placement and writing for the university magazine Cityscape. I began writing poetry at the age of 15, pretty badly I might add. Over time I developed my own style of both poetry and prose. My first article was published in 1991 but a year after leaving university I left journalism aside for other activities (mainly music) until the early 2000s when I began to write more frequently. For most of the 1990s I concentrated on my band Children Of Dub and released several albums and singles during that time. A multitude of my articles in magazines and websites have been appearing in recent years, which you can find on my articles page. In 2005 my first book, on spiritual wisdom, "The Journey" was published under the pseudonym Joseph Dawton. In 2006 I was editor of a collection of poetry entitled "Where The Hazel Falls", featuring some of my poems, as well as eight other authors in Ireland. My first book to be published without the use of a pseudonym was "The Druid's Primer" in 2012, which is a non-fiction book on Druidry. A revised and expanded edition of "The Journey", was published in UK and USA by Moon Books, in late 2012. My first solo collection of poetry "Through The Cracks In The Concrete The Wilderness Grows" was published in 2016 through Killkenny Druidry College Press and "Kerry Folk Tales" (with Gary Branigan) was published in summer 2019 through The History Press. "How To Save The Planet" was published by Electric Publications in November 2019. "5th Element" by Children Of Dub was released on CD in March 2020, followed by a 2xCD best-of compilation "Evolution 1993-2020". In April 2021 "The Druid Garden" was published by Moon Books, swiftly followed by "Samhain: The Roots of Halloween" from The History Press in September 2021. In April 2022 "Dingle Folk Tales" was pubished through Electric Publications, featuring stories entirely from the Dingle Peninsula, on the west coast of Ireland. I am currently working on several more books for 2023/24 and beyond and have returned to occasional photographic work after a long break from it. WEBSITE: https://lukeeastwood.com/ Amazon: https://a.co/d/7RPYuYB If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
Understanding Critical Theory (with Carl Trueman)

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 24:53


What is critical theory and why is it so vital for Christians to understand today? What are its historical roots and where do we see it manifest today? Carl Trueman is one of the leading Christian social critics today and he has a new book To Change All Worlds. Sean and Scott talk with him about the motivation behind the book, why it is so timely for Christians today, and offers ideas for navigating our cultural moment in light of this profoundly influential movement. Carl Trueman earned his Ph.D. at the University of Aberdeen and he currently is a professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is the best-selling author of multiple books including The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast
Against the Odds with Mark McGhee

The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 44:15


Today, we're joined by a man whose name is firmly etched in Albion history, Mark McGhee. A former Scottish international with a distinguished playing career at clubs like Newcastle, Aberdeen and Celtic, Mark carried that same drive and determination into management. Appointed Brighton manager in 2003, he guided the club to a memorable play-off promotion in his very first season, leading the team through one of its most challenging periods, all without a permanent home. Mark's impact helped lay the foundations for the Brighton we know today and we're delighted to have him with us to look back on those defining years and share stories from an extraordinary football journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El vuelo del Fénix
El vuelo del Fénix - La semana de los festivales - 24/06/25

El vuelo del Fénix

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 59:09


Hoy escuchamos: Blind Guardian- Ashes to ashes, Rhapsody of Fire- Dawn of victory, Gloryhammer- On a quest for Aberdeen, Scorpions- Rock you like a hurricane, Stryper- Unforgivable, Airbourne- Runnin´wild, Leprous- The silent revelation, In Flames- Only for the weak, Judas Priest- Invincible shield, Aphonnic- Melodía antifascista, Korn- Freak on a leash, Slipknot- Duality.Escuchar audio

Inside Olympia
Inside Olympia---State Chief Historian John C. Hughes

Inside Olympia

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 55:07


This week on Inside Olympia.....Austin Jenkins sits down with the career newspaperman and State Chief Historian John C. Hughes. 

Top 100 Clubhouse - Golf Podcast
Episode 78: Christian Lundin Talks Through His Latest Design Projects

Top 100 Clubhouse - Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 78:04


Christian Lundin joins the podcast, to talk about The Crownwood Club in Sweden, his collaboration with Henrik Stenson and his work on the MacLeod course in Aberdeen.To view the full list, visit our website:www.top100golfcourses.comFollow us on socials:On Instagram: @officialtop100On Twitter: @top100golf

ExplicitNovels
Quaranteam – Book 1: Part 16

ExplicitNovels

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025


Quaranteam – Book 1: Part 16 The girls play a game with Andy on the day of the interview. Based on a post by CorruptingPower, in 25 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Chapter 30 It came as a complete surprise to Andy when he awoke to find that opening his eyes had no effect. More than a moment passed before he realized what had happened, and it was with a bit of confusion that he realized he had awoken blindfolded. He went to lift his right arm to remove the blindfold, and realized there was a warm body resting over it. He began to try and lift the left arm instead, and found the same there, another warm body keeping his arm in place. He tried to slip one of his arms back, and felt a soft hand squeeze on his, holding him in place. "Looks like someone's awake," Sarah whispered into his left ear, her teeth nibbling on the earlobe. "I wondered how long he was gonna sleep in," Ash whispered into his right ear, letting her tongue trail along the shell of it. "But now that he's awake, th' fun can begin." Andy gave a tug of one of his arms, only to realize he had restraints around his wrists, and that they were likely connected to the bedframe. For a moment, he felt nervous. Like most people, he didn't enjoy being held captive, but after a moment, the anxiousness passed. Ash and Sarah were here, so he couldn't be in all that much of trouble. Today was the day of the interview, and so he'd sort of suspected the girls would do something to keep his mind off of it until it was time to talk to the reporter. They'd been a little gossipy and whispery last night. He'd guessed they were up to something, and this was apparently it. A morning being blindfolded. "Relax, love," Ash said from his right side, her form clearly naked, as he could feel her stiff nipples pressed against his side. "There's nothing for you to fucking worry about, as long as you trust us," Sarah cooed at him. "And you do fucking trust your future wives, don't you, Andy?" "I do," he laughed, "but it doesn't feel like I have much of a choice at this point." "Oh Andrew," Emily said from somewhere down around his feet, "if you only knew what an interesting morning we have planned for you. It's going to be such a wonderful time, I can barely contain myself." It sounded like she was standing just past the edge of the bed, although Andy had never needed to consider just distances based purely on sound like he was using some sort of echo location before now. It was around this point that he realized he was spread eagle, and he went to try and pull his legs together only to realize there was someone sitting on each of them, keeping him from doing so. His ankles weren't bound, so if he really wanted to, he was fairly certain that he could've kicked them loose, but the girls were having fun, so he didn't see any reason to dissuade them of that. Right around then, he felt a mouth wrapping around the head of his cock, a tongue slowly lashing against the head of it, mostly pressing tiny kisses, but occasionally suckling on the very end of it, not pushing her head down onto the shaft itself. If anything, he felt a little like his cock was being toyed with. It was a strange sensation. "So in order to keep you from getting all nervous about the rest of the day," Emily said, "we're going to play ourselves a game this morning, you versus all of us." She giggled a little, a sound that never failed to delight him. "Perhaps it shan't be a fair fight, but let us say that you have a sporting chance, and leave it at that." "Dare I ask what the game is?" Sarah laughed into his ear, as if she'd been waiting for him to ask. "It's called 'Who's Sucking My Cock Now?'" "Why Sarah," Andy teased, "I'm almost entirely certain you don't have a cock." "Oh, I have this one right fucking here," she said, reaching down to tease a fingertip against a tiny section of his exposed shaft. "It's mine. Well, mine and all the other girls, but y'know, mostly mine. Anyway, you're the one playing the game, not me,” "How many guesses do I get?" he said, feeling the tongue starting to flick a little beneath the mushroom tip of it. "Only one," Emily said. "If you're correct, you get a point. If you're wrong, we get a point." "Keeping score, are we?" he chuckled. One thing he couldn't deny about the girls of his household,  they did love to get competitive with one another, and especially with him. "Honestly, Andrew," she replied, mocking annoyance in her voice, "if we didn't, what would be the point? Now pay attention. Here's your first contestant." The mouth that had been toying with the head of his cock suddenly slid all the way down to the base, trying to hold there for as long as possible before pulling back. He didn't hear a gasp of air, even as the lips closed around the midsection of his cock, tongue dragging in a clockwise spiral along the flesh before the lips slowly drew back, then dove deep again, holding down for another long moment then pulling back, and finally sliding off. "Now Andrew, are you ready to play 'Who Just Sucked That Cock?'" Emily giggled. "You girls can't even keep the name strai, Ow!" he said, as Sarah pinched his nipple in between her fingertips. "No making fun of us to get out of this one," Sarah said to him. "You told me you do that fucking trick, trying to joke around to buy yourself time, but I know, Mr. Rook! Oh I know all too well, and it's not gonna fucking work on us! Not this morning!" She giggled again, and several of the other girls giggled with her. "So who's your guess?" Emily asked once more. He considered for a moment, trying to figure if there were any clues. He did know that it wouldn't be Jade, since she'd certainly want them to have something more intimate for their first time, nor Whitney, as she was definitely still in the middle of the imprinting process, unless he'd overslept massively. Tala wouldn't have wanted to risk him accidentally going off, so that meant three people were out immediately. He decided to talk out loud through the rest and see if it made the girls give any more information away. It was a trick he sometimes used in poker. "So the enthusiasm makes me think it's one of the younger girls, trying to compensate for their lack of experience with gusto and gumption." He rolled it over in his head a moment. "I think I'm going to say,” "Now remember Andrew," Emily said, "for each one you get right, you will get a point, and for each one you get wrong, the girls get a point." "Is there a prize?" "Beyond pride?" she asked him. "Is pride enough?" he countered, tilting his head just a little, teasing her back. "Fine," she said, amusement apparent in her voice. "If you win, then you can see your surprise, but if you can't, then you have to remain blindfolded for all of it. It's being filmed so you can watch it later and see we weren't cheating." "This isn't my surprise?" "This is the start of it, but it has a grand finale. One that I am certain is going to shock you to your very core," Emily said, glee in her voice. "Now you need to guess. Stop stalling." "Alright, I'm going to say it was Taylor." "Will Cocksucker Number One please identify herself?" she said like a gameshow host. The giggle from down near his feet told him immediately he was wrong, but the voice only confirmed it. "Sorry Andy," Hannah said. "You were close, but not close enough." "Damn," he laughed. "I was right about the youthful exuberance, though." "Here's the next contestant," Emily said. He felt a soft and tender kiss to the head of his cock, the woman's tongue leisurely in its brush along the surface. As he felt fingertips grazing along his balls, in that instant he knew exactly who it was. The tongue continued its slow and languid bathing of his shaft, never once pushing her lips down and around the shaft, merely pressing against the sides of it, before the mouth and the hand pulled back, and his cock was left standing at attention, unattended once more. "So who was that?" Emily asked. He grinned, impish and playful. "You gave yourself away, Emily. There was no mistaking those finely manicured nails on my ballsack, so I know for certain that was you. Final answer." Emily giggled, sounding mildly cross with herself. "Damn me and my impeccably pedicured digits. One all. Next!" The third mouth wrapped around his cock and began to slowly push down, the tongue drawing downward before dragging back up again, painting vertical lines along the length of his shaft, while the lips moved almost in time with it. "Does the contest include staff or not?" he asked Emily. "Sares, you think that's a fair question?" "I think if he spots us a point, then we should tell him, otherwise let him wonder." "Andrew?" He considered for a half a second, although to be honest, he was also just enjoying the tender blowjob he was getting. He did, however, do the math, and reducing the possible options by over 20% seemed worth the price. "Alright, that's fair. It sizably narrows down the number of wrong answers I could make, so I'll spot you the point." "Two us, one you," Emily said. "And no, the staff is not involved in this morning's activity, although Nicolette is present and watching." "Good morning, Master!" Nicolette said cheerily. "Good morning Nicolette." The woman on his cock ignored the polite exchange and pushed her mouth down a bit lower, then slowly pursed her lips tightly against his shaft and drew them back until she slid off the tip of his cock with a wet pop. "So who do you think that was, Andrew?" "It's tricky," he said, trying to think back to all the sensations, comparing them against all his memories, but at the end of the day, he had a lot of partners, and he'd never been entirely concerned with being able to differentiate between their blowjobs before. "But the speed and deliberation makes me think it was Piper." From the foot of the bed came a confident laugh. "Toldja I could fool'em," Asha said, giving his calf a pat. "Quite different than our first go 'round, eh?" He and Asha had only had a trio of sexual encounters since her arrival, so he didn't feel too bad about not being able to identify her style. "I was gettin' out'a me own head for a bit." "Three to one," Emily chided. "You're not putting up a good showing, Andrew. How about this?" A new mouth moved to wrap around his cock, pushing slowly but surely all the way down his cock, before drawing back up to the tip, only to repeat the motion again, faster, then once more, far slower than the first two. Then she settled in for a regular pace, sliding his cock deep into her mouth before slipping back, until her lips were around just the head, and her tongue gave a curling flick against the slit at the tip. After five or six more long thrusts, the woman pulled her head from his cock and left it wet and exposed to the morning air again. If it wasn't for all the girls' bodies pressed against him, he might have been cold, but they were all sharing their warmth excellently. "So who was that?" Emily asked him. He smirked, nodding his head. "I've got your number. She was trying to fool me, but that was Lauren," he said, confidently. He could tell he was correct, as he heard a deep sigh from around the same place Emily was standing. "Strewth," Lauren grumbled. "What gave me away?" "Now why should I give away my trade secrets?" "Because if ya don't, I might just reach down and give ya a hard thump in yer todger!" she laughed brashly. "Fine fine, no tallywacking for me," he said. "You do this little flick with your tongue against the hole of my cock, and you couldn't help but do it here too. You're the only one in the house that does it. And we've had plenty of times together, Lauren. If I can't get you or Ash on the first go, I deserve to lose this game." "Well, at least I've got meself a signature move," Lauren cackled, tickling his foot for a second. His leg tried to tug inward, but whoever was sitting on his leg held him firmly in place. If the girls tried to make a serious go at tickling him, however, he was fairly certain his legs would've yanked themselves free, whether he wanted them to or not. "Three two our favor," Emily said. "But we need to shift this up a bit to make this a fair fight for us again. Ash, Sares, you two hop up, and Hannah and I will take your places." Andy could feel Sarah sliding off his left arm, only to be immediately replaced by Emily's slender form, as she turned his head so she could give him a quick kiss. Aisling turned his head back and then kissed him far more firmly before pulling away, sliding off only to be replaced by Hannah's curvy form. She seemed to assume that his head was in position for her to kiss him, so she did, even as he felt her massive tits pressing into his chest for a moment before she settled into the crook of his arm, nuzzling up against him. "There we go," Emily purred, wriggling to get her body comfortably snuggled in against his. "This is a much nicer place for me to be, and it opens the field back up a bit. You had such an advantage, knowing Sarah and Ash were comfied up to you the entire time, guaranteeing it couldn't possibly be them around your John Thomas." "You're the one who set up the rules to the game, Em, not me," he laughed. "Besides, if they'd stayed quiet, I wouldn't have even been sure it was them. I mean, I'm pretty good at recognizing whose body's pressed up against me, but I can't guarantee I would've gotten that right." "Oh damn," she grumbled, although she didn't sound genuinely cross over it. "Something I'll have to remember in case we do such a thing again." "Oh no," he chuckled. "I've told you girls what your tells are now, which means I wouldn't stand a fighting chance." "Perhaps, perhaps not," Emily said, kissing his ear. "So tell us, who's this sucking your cock?" The newest mouth pressed along the side of his cock and slid down the side of it, the very tip of the tongue flicking out to doodle little shapes in the skin while the lips did much of the work. The kisses continued down to his nutsack, hot breath blowing over tender skin just slightly wet by the woman's tongue. Then the kisses drew back upwards, pressing against the very tip, flicking the tip of her tongue against the opening of his cock, as if trying to steal Lauren's signature move. "Well, here's another one I think I get a little lucky on," he said. "She didn't slide her mouth on my cock, and only used the tip of her tongue, which means I'm fairly certain it's Sheridan, and she's trying to hide her tongue barbell." Sheridan was the only one of his partners with her tongue pierced, and the unwillingness to use more of the tongue felt like a definite attempt to conceal such a thing. "Ya got me," Sheridan grumbled down by his knees, then laughed and flicked the top of his cock with her tongue barbell, the cool metal thumping his skin a little bit. "Told you he'd know it was me right away," she said. "There's no way to hide the damn thing." "Why would you want to hide it?" he teased her, which seemed to make her laugh a little. "You see, Andrew?" Emily said to him, nibbling on his earlobe. "You're doing quite well at this. Three all, so it's time for the tie breaker." "You could've kept score like tennis, if it came to this." "That would make this deuce then, I suppose," she said. "So this is the deciding mouth. Let's see if you can tell who's sucking your cock now,” The woman in question slowly wrapped her mouth around his cock and held there for a moment, her tongue dragging around the ridge of the tip of his cock like a finger around a wine glass. After a few revolutions, she slowly pushed her mouth downwards onto his cock until the head of his cock was against her throat, staying there for a long moment before pulling back to half length, only to go deep again. "Well, the remaining options are Taylor, Ash, Sarah and Piper," he said with considerable effort, a low moan of pleasure chasing the words. Whoever it was had clearly paid attention to the things that made him shake and shiver, as he felt lips seal around the base of his cock, breath hot on his skin before her head drew back, slobbering saliva over his shaft. Ever since Emily'd been picked out by her nails, none of the girls had used their hands, afraid that he might glean some details from the touch. He almost wanted the blowjob to continue to completion, but he nodded when he felt the lips pop off his cock and leave it exposed for all the girls to look at. "So who was that?" Emily asked him. "And remember, this one is for the full Monty." "See, that was someone who knows me very well, someone who's spent more than a few weeks learning how to suck my cock in all the best ways, knows where all the soft spots are, and where to flick her tongue for maximum effect," Andy said. "So it's gotta be Ash." From his feet, Niko giggled. "I'll take that as a compliment then," she said to him. "Hey!" Andy said, actually annoyed for the briefest of moments. "Shouldn't you be at the base this morning? I distinctly recall you saying yesterday that you were going to go in for the morning and then come back to the house midday for the interview." "Katie Couric's people called this morning and said they didn't need any more base footage and were going to get a bit more of New Eden before heading over here. So, since they didn't need me to play tour guide, I just stayed in," she said, kissing one of his calves. "Good thing I did, too, otherwise we might've been in real trouble." "I almost feel like you cheated," he said, scolding with his tone. "You could've corrected me when I listed the remaining players." "Oh, but of course we could've, darling," Emily said, "but it's so much more fun this way anyway. Now let us hear you say it." "thegirlswin," he said as quietly as he could. "Ah ah ah," Emily tsked. "Let's not be a poor sport about it. A mite louder, if you please?" "Fine," he sighed, doing his impression of an angsty teenager. "The girls win. There? Are you happy now?" "Exceptionally," Emily said, loads of mirth in her voice. "It's best that we won anyway. It means all of this gets to remain a surprise, and who doesn't love surprises? Ash, hand the camera to Nicolette, would you? We're going to need all hands on deck for this next bit." "Got it, Emily," the Irish girl said. "Okay, let's let him have it!" At that moment, he suddenly felt the bodies move off of his legs, only to be replaced by hands and lips, tongues flicking along his calves and thighs, as well and on his chest. With so many sensations all hitting him at once, he couldn't tell who was doing what or where. It was overwhelming, so many different hands caressing his skin, each with their own thermal signature, some girls warmer or cooler, but because there were so many of them, other than knowing he had Emily on his left and Hannah on his right, he literally couldn't differentiate one girl from another. "Nicolette, be a dear and make sure the camera pans over each and every one of us, so that Andrew can see what's happening in great detail when he watches this back later, would you, dear?" "Absolutely madam," Nicolette purred. "I'll do my best to keep both hands on the camera and none on myself, although that may be tricky, considering just how fucking hot all this is." "Now now, Nicolette," Emily chided. "I'm counting on you for this, so I expect you not to let me down." "Yes madam. Sorry madam. I won't madam." "Good girl," she giggled. "How are you holding up, Andrew?" Clearly it was Emily's fingertip trailing along his neck and the underside of his chin, because her nails were still the most distinct from his family. "It's, it's, ah, it's actually pretty hard to focus on any one thing, Em," he said. With so many hands and mouths on him, everything was blurring together a little bit. Two or three different hands were stroking his cock, and he was fairly certain at least two of the girls were taking turns suckling on the tip of it, maybe more. He was also certain there were at least two different hands on his balls as well, one of them tickling a fingertip against his perineum. With Nicolette filming, that meant there were ten women crowded around him or pressed against him right now, each working to get some contact with his body. There were so many points of pressure, he couldn't even be sure that they hadn't roped Jenny and Katie in to join the fun. "That's the point, love," Emily said to him. "Well, part of the point, anyway." Andy felt someone stand up on the bed and then move a little, bodies having to shift to adapt a bit, as he could feel that body sliding down one knee on either side of his thighs, the two hands on his cock moving to get it aligned up before he felt a body slip down onto his cock, pushing right up into someone's cunt, but with the barrage of sensations, he wasn't at all sure who it was, her ass resting against his pelvis. If he had to guess, based on the feeling of her body temperature against his, he would suspect it was Asha or Sheridan, maybe Piper, his partners that he had the least experience with. He felt semi confident that he'd spent enough time with Ash, Lauren and Niko slumbering against him that he would recognize them when he felt their touch. Whoever it was, her body went through a hard shudder when she first slid onto his cock, her cunt butterfly clenching on his cock as she settled on his lap. He didn't think he could feel her hands on his ankles, so he wondered if the other girls were holding her up. The sound of her moaning was muffled by what sounded like someone kissing her, their mouths mashed together to keep the sound in check, and him in confusion. It was hard to hear clearly with Emily humming in one of his ears, and Hannah buzzing in the other, as if the girls were trying to make sure all his senses were constantly under assault. "This is very hot to watch," Hannah said, raking her fingernails through the hair on his chest. "Especially since I have to keep both hands on you and can't play with myself. It's killing me, not gonna lie. If only you could see what I see." "Shush, Hannah," Emily said. "He'll see in time. Just let him enjoy the sensations for now." She leaned across him and pulled the curvy Asian teen the other half of the distance, because Andy could practically feel them kissing right in front of him, before they tilted their kiss, leaning down to mesh his lips into the mix, all three of them tangling up tongues together before both girls pulled back once more, settling back in against his sides. The person on his lap started to bounce and buck in a deliberate pace, not too hurried, but still a hint of eagerness in the tempo. A few of the hands had slipped off his body, and he suspected they may have been on the hips of whoever was straddling him, helping push her down even harder as she thrust her body onto his cock. "God, this is so hard to keep a clear head," Andy mumbled. "I don't know how long I can hold out, so I hope one of you will remember to update the chart." Emily giggled into his ear. "I'll handle it when we're done, darling, never you fret." Since moving to New Eden, it had become abundantly clear to Andy that there was going to need to be some organization to his sex life, keeping tabs on when every girl had gotten their most recent fix filled, so they'd set up a chart with each girl's name and the day she'd most recently gotten some of his cum. The chart also included the next "must be taken care of by" date for each girl, so they didn't run into problems with scheduling where everyone was running hot in need. After the ride back from the poker game a few weeks ago, Dr. Charlotte Varma had filled Andy in with more information on what changes the process had done to his body. He expected the news story would talk more about it for the populace at large, but he'd already disseminated the information to his household. His body was burning energy at a higher rate now, which was why his appetite had increased, but he'd actually lost a little weight. His balls were capable of generating semen at a far higher rate than they had before. Where as this time last year he'd have been lucky to get a third load in a day, now his body could accommodate five or six, if needed. "No need to hold back, Andrew," Emily purred at him. "We want you to let off a couple of loads this morning, and it looks like she's doing an excellent job thrusting down onto your cock, while the rest of us kiss and caress your flesh. You should know by now that there's no sensation any of us love more than that feeling of you nutting up inside of us. So don't keep it in. Let it fly! You can't see it, but she wants to feel your cum inside of her so much it's eating her up inside." "C'mon big daddy," Hannah teased, "give it to that little slut good. Fill her up. Cream her tight little pie. God, I fucking wish it was me getting that hot load." "We all do," Emily cooed. "Let me kiss you while you're cumming, Andrew." She turned his head towards her as she pressed her lips against his, and her kiss was hungrier than normal, as if she was trying to make sure he was lost in the moment. "Do it do it do it fucking fill that cunt!" Hannah hissed at him as Andy felt each of his balls being grabbed by a different hand. At that point, the sensations were simply too much to be contained, and his heels dug down into the bed as his hips pushed up as much as he could, trying to pin his cock as deep as he could into whoever's cunt was clamping around his cock as he began to orgasm, seven or eight surges of hot jism blasting into the body atop of him that began to vibrate again before giving a very sudden shift, a couple of the girls around him quickly adjusting. "Oh my god, that was so fucking hot, daddy," Hannah said, her teeth pinching on his earlobe, her tongue glazing it with her saliva. "Fuck, you gotta watch that shit later, holy fucking shit, dude." As soon as he broke from the kiss with Emily, he drew in a deep breath. "Damn, that was intense," he said, as he felt the woman sliding off his lap. It almost felt like she was being lifted off more than actually climbing off herself, but with all the sea of hands and bodies, he knew he had to just be imagining things. "It's not over yet, Andrew," Em said to him. "I think one more load from you will take the edge off for the morning, so let's carry on, shall we?" "You really don't have to  " "Of course we don't, Andrew," she said, pressing a fingertip to his lips to silence him. "But we want to. We're enjoying this. It's fun for us. Aren't you having fun?" "You know Em," he panted, "they say when one of your senses is temporarily disabled, the others amplify to compensate, but I think all of you ladies are threatening to overload my goddamn sense of touch. Fuck, it's a lot of sensations all at once." The collection of women around him giggled, all the voices at various pitches and tones, before the assault of hands began anew. He felt someone step up and onto the bed, standing astraddle him before moving down onto her knees, this woman facing him as opposed to the last woman who'd been facing away from him. It was hard to keep everything straight with all the sensory assault, but that much at least he could differentiate. The legs pressed against the outside of his thighs were slender, more slim the woman before her, and if he had to guess, he would've said it was Asha or maybe Sheridan, since Emily was still pressed against his side. The woman sitting in his lap had his cock nestled against her snatch without pushing onto it, sliding back and forth against the shaft. He could feel a little tickle of hair against the head of his cock. That meant he was nearly certain it was Sheridan who sat atop him now. Asha was clean shaven, although she was considering growing a bit of hair out since finding out that Andy didn't mind. In fact, it seemed like almost all of the girls had arrived nearly bare of pubic hair (Ash and Sarah were notable exceptions, as both wanted to prove they were natural gingers), and each of them had told Andy that they thought all men preferred it that way. Andy's response had been that he didn't mind some hair, as long as it wasn't complete 1970s overgrowth bush. Since then many of the girls had grown landing strips, Vs or even started to get a little more ornate with it. Taylor had shaven a small blonde tuft above her cunt into a heart shape, which Lauren had both loved and never stopped teasing her over, saying over and over again that it was the girliest thing anyone in the house had ever done. Another girl moved up onto her knees to the left of him and moved in close, leaning in to kiss the girl atop of him, even as she lifted up, got his cock lined up, then pushed down on it hard, impaling herself firmly upon it. She moaned wantonly into the mouth of the girl she had locked lips with, who moaned back at her, the two pitches blended into one. As they did, all the other girls dragged their fingernails across his skin,  his chest, his stomach, his legs, even a few fingers at his balls beneath the body he suspected was Sheridan's,  as if to try and distract him even further. Whoever she was, his partner who'd screwed herself onto his cock, she had clenched down intently around his cock even as she settled, both of her hands on his chest, although just the fingertips only, the palms tented upwards. Andy expected her to sit there and settle, but whoever was atop his cock had other ideas in mind, rocking her hips back and upward, sliding partially off his cock only to thrust down and forward with a sharp snap once more. The tempo was a bit more rushed, wanton and insistent. One of her hands lifted from his chest and he was fairly certain she moved it down to rub on her own clit, even while she continued to snap down into him, making sure his cock was lodged deep inside of her cunt as much as she could. Her other hand was dragging short fingernails hard against the valley of his chest, raking through the dark curls there. "Fuck's sake, lookiter go," Sheridan said, her voice down near his ankles, which confused Andy a lot further. He'd been nearly certain it had been Sheridan atop of him, and now that he knew for a fact that it wasn't, he didn't have a clue who was posting on his cock, but whoever it was, they were drenching his shaft, and the rhythm they were setting wasn't giving him much a chance to resist the impending orgasm that was rapidly building up inside of his balls. He decided thinking about who it was wouldn't do him any good, so he resolved to just enjoy the experience, the feeling of the velvety cunt trying to milk the next load out of him, as she started jumping up and down even quicker atop of him, her ass smacking against the tops of his thighs. She was impaling his shaft hilt down to the base again and again, the speed practically a gallop. The number of hands on his body slowly decreased, and he thought they were all taking hold on the woman atop of him, pushing her down, forcing her to keep up her pace. He was trying to stop himself from going off too soon, but even with having just come a couple minutes earlier, the barrage of sensations was too much for him to resist for long. "Stop fighting it, darling," Emma whispered into his ear, her breath hot and fierce on his skin. "She wants this. She wants this so bad it's eating her up inside. You are the answer. You are her tonic. Let her have what she wants. Fill her belly with your gift." He was just about ready to pop when the girl riding atop of him said something, but it was too late for him to try and reel it back in. Past the point of no return, she said "I cannae take it any longer, a loue ye, do it ta me ya numpty, make me yer gare rul!" As his cock began to spew hot cum into the body atop of him, it dawned on him what was happening, and that it was already done. There was no turning back now, and more than anything, he had questions, loads and loads of questions. When the cum left his cock and filled the cunt wrapped around it, he felt her body violently tremble before falling deathly still, being held in place by the hands keeping her from toppling over. He was gasping and panting for breath as Emily rolled off his left arm, and the body atop of him was lowered forward, taking her place. Then Hannah rolled off his right arm, and another body, the first woman to have gotten his load today, was laid down in that spot, wedging him in once more. On both sides of him, he heard the same thing, only the voice on the left was saying it in a Scottish brogue. Two separate voices, each repeating that word, that oh so familiar singular word, repeated over and over and over again. "Imprinting," on his right. "Imprintin'," on his left. And, stuck there in the middle, Andy could think but one single thing. "Oh Fuck." Chapter 31 Before they even took the blindfold off, Andy knew exactly who was pressed against his left and right sides, even if he hadn't seen either of them in person in over a decade. Emily pulled the blindfold off him and he looked to his right, seeing Fiona's smiling face resting against his shoulder. She was older, certainly, but the years had been far kinder to her than they had any right to be, and if DC had put her through any sort of hell, she certainly didn't wear it on her face. Mostly, she looked just like she had on their final night together, right before he'd moved west to California, and while that warmed his heart, he also felt a bit nervous about it. He'd put on some weight over the years, and the skin around his eyes was definitely showing initial wrinkles. The years hadn't been nearly as kind to him as they had to her. Then it occurred to him that she'd had several minutes to watch him, blindfolded and splayed out, time in which she could have changed her mind, and didn't, so it meant that she knew what she wanted, and, for all his flaws and mistakes, he was it. So then he decided to look to his left, and the face there certainly had aged, but mostly because she'd barely been more than a girl last time he'd seen her, then eighteen and full of life, now thirty three and much more wizened. Moira. She bore a tiny nose stud now, a diamond he thought, which was new, but the explosion of her crimson curls was as gloriously unruly as ever. She had some tattoos now, although he couldn't see them too clearly this close up. Also, he could feel her small tits were capped with pierced nipples, and that was also definitely a change. So much had changed about Moira over a decade and a half, and yet, that mischievous little smile of hers was exactly as he'd remembered it. It wasn't the only thing, though. She was still slender and lithe, willowy in frame but also short in stature. Many differences and yet, somehow, still fundamentally the same Moira he'd met a decade and a half ago. But how the hell had she come to be here? His mind was filled with endless questions, and he found himself slightly annoyed that he wasn't going to get real answers until tomorrow. Click! went the sound of a cell phone camera as the tiny L E D flash bulb lit him up, and he looked to see Niko holding a phone there, taking a handful of pictures as Emily moved to remove the restraints from his left arm, Sarah getting his right, Lauren getting his left leg and Hannah getting his right leg, all four of them moving quickly to make sure he wasn't imprisoned any longer. "Remember what I said," Ash said, as she helped him slide out from between the two slumbering bodies. "Say thank you when you're given a gift." He grinned, rolling his eyes in amusement. "Yes, well, I'll have to wait until they're both conscious before I can tell them thank you, now won't I?" He slipped back onto the bed so he could pull the covers over the two of them, making sure they were settled well into the bed. He made sure to put not only the sheet on them but also the comforter, so that they would awake warm and toasty in the bed. Of course, he realized, considering how early it was the morning, the rest of them were likely to be back in this bed before either of them woke up from the imprinting process. After getting them tucked in, he slid back to sit on the edge of the bed, seeing the girls were standing around him, all eager for a story, to explain how they'd come to this. "I asked Fiona if she was sure you'd be okay with Moira, and asked Moira if she was sure she wanted this, and Moira told me she was very excited to see you again, so clearly you two have some kind of history," Niko said, stepping close to rub her hand along Andy's shoulder. "Fi said you'd be anxious for about five minutes and then exuberant after that." Andy chuckled. "I think the five minutes has passed, and now I'm mostly just full of questions about what happened between then and now. We don't have to worry about waking them, but maybe we should go sit in one of the living rooms so everyone has a place to sit." While Andy grabbed a pair of boxers and a t shirt, the girls all did the same, pillaging his t shirt collection so that each of them was wearing one of his shirts as well as panties or boxers. Once all of them had some clothing on, they moved out of the bedroom and down the hall to the second story living room, filled with couches and chairs. He hopped onto a couch, as Sarah and Aisling immediately closed in on either side of him, as the rest of the girls gathered around, finding seats where they could all watch Andy, eager for him to spill the details they'd been unable to get from Fiona or Moira. "So I'm guessing you got to spend the most time with them, Niko," he said with a sly smile. "What did they tell you at the base? How much do you already know?" "Almost nothing!" she huffed in mock indignation, although the smile on her face made it clear it was simply a ploy. "Fiona's a troublemaker, and I kinda love her already. She said you'd slept with Moira before, and you hadn't complained when it happened, so that you would be okay with it happening again on a more regular basis." "That's it?" "Well, I asked Moira to tell me something she knew about you sexually to prove that she'd really slept with you before," Niko giggled, "and she said you loved that she had a foul mouth, so I knew she really had." Andy's eyebrows hopped in amusement as he nodded. "Yes. Well. I suppose I have to tell the story now, don't I?" "I mean, you don't," Sarah said, leaning in firmly against his right side, "but I think if you don't, you should be worried about all of us fucking dogpiling on you and tickling you until you can't breathe, and we all know how much you hate being tickled, so,” "Absolutely!" Emily giggled, tenting her fingertips like she was getting ready to tickle him. "Tea! Spill it!" "I can't tell if this story's going to be better or worse than you expected, but okay, here goes," he said, feeling Ash's fingertips stroking along the back of his head, trying to keep him at ease. "So in the fall of 2005, during Fi and my's last year of college, her older brother, Julian, got married to a Scottish girl named Alana. Naturally, Fi and I were invited to the wedding,  we were pretty established into our coupledom back then,  so even though the wedding was in Scotland, I knew it was important enough for her that we went. The two of us took a week off of classes to fly out to Aberdeen, as the wedding was in a little villa called Newburgh, just to the north of it." "Scottish weather in the fall is no great picnic, especially that far north," Emily said. "I'm surprised they didn't wait until the spring or summer." "The plan had been to hold the wedding the following year, actually, but Alana's mother had been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, and they didn't think she had that long, so the timetable was pushed up. Thankfully, Newburgh isn't a particularly large village, so making the accommodations wasn't tricky. It just meant that we had to move the timetable of our trip up by a lot." "Always tricky," Piper said. "Any massive problems?" Hannah asked. "Well, we were a little worried that my passport wasn't going to arrive in time, but you girls know me, I prepare for everything a billion years in advance, so it showed up about two weeks before we were scheduled to leave. I'd never been out of the country before, whereas Fiona's passport had more stamps in it than library book." "They stamp library books?" Asha asked. Andy decided to let that slide. "I'd also never been someone's date to a wedding before either, so I didn't realize quite how much conversation there was going to be from her family about our future, whether we should get married, if either of us wanted children, the whole nine yards. And remember, we spent basically a full day just getting there, and another full day just getting back, so a lot of that conversation was had between the two of us before we'd gotten there. We were close and serious, but I hadn't realized that the possibility of marriage was on Fi's mind until we were on an airplane somewhere over the Atlantic and I didn't have anywhere to run." He chuckled a little, as the girls all shot him some degree of dirty looks. "I wasn't opposed to the idea, but I just didn't think she'd felt that attached to me, really. We'd already started having some of the conversations about how I wanted to go west and she wanted to go to DC, and I knew that was going to be a loggerhead we were going to come to at some point." "You're getting off topic, love," Emily chided. "You were getting to Moira." "Are you going to tell me how to tell a story, Em?" he countered, which made her snicker. "Anyway, marriage wasn't the only thing we talked about on the way up. We had a short taxi ride from Aberdeen to Newburgh where Fi thanked me for coming along, because she knew I'm not a big party person. I told her that of course I was going to come, since she was a bridesmaid and we'd been together as a couple for a few years at that point. Her whole family was going to be there, and it would've looked terrible if her boyfriend hadn't come along to her brother's wedding, no matter how he felt about it." "You've never seemed anti party at any of our parties," Ash said. "Well, no," he admitted, "but that's because I know everyone at our parties. I don't do quite as well in large social situations where there's a hundred people introducing themselves and you're expected to keep a dozen different conversations spinning in your head for hours on end. Those things I don't do as well with." "Just imagine how much fucking fun you're going to have meeting all our families and friends," Sarah teased. "Shit, our wedding's gonna be a small city." "Yes yes," Andy laughed, "we'll rent out the Fox Theatre in Oakland. It fits 2,800 people and if that isn't enough for you ladies, then the wedding's off." He tossed his hand into the air at the end for comic effect. All the girls giggled a little bit at that. "So how was Fiona's brother's wedding?" Sheridan asked. "Relatively small and intimate, to my shock. Fi's family isn't that big, and it seemed like Alana's wasn't either, although both sides had a smattering of friends who had flown or driven in. Alana's side was certainly more full, as Newburgh was her home town. Julian had gotten into international finance and was working out of London, helping manage some hedge fund, which is where he'd met Alana. So for all of her friends, it was just a couple of hours. For his family and most of his older friends, it was a transatlantic voyage. But we came anyway, and I think there were about fifty people at the wedding, so it wasn't as overwhelming as I expected, and Fiona looked amazing in the bridesmaid's dress." "Keep going," Piper prompted. "Well, Moira was one of the other bridesmaids, a childhood friend of Alana's, well, someone Alana had babysat growing up, actually. I was 23, Fiona was 22, Julian was 27, Alana was 25 and Moira was 18, but only just. Alana and Moira were still tight friends even all the years later, and so when she'd decided to get married, she'd asked her two sisters, Julian's sister, her best friend and Moira to be in her wedding party." "Here's where the plot thickens, I reckon," Lauren said. "Wait," Sarah said. "The threesome you were telling Jade about?" "Can I tell my story, or do you girls want to continue jumping to any conclusion you can get your hands on?" he said, trying to put as much 'disappointed parent' as he could into his tone, placing his hands on his hips in exasperation. "Sorry baby," Sarah replied, kissing his cheek. "Carry on." "Thank you," he sighed, although he wasn't genuinely annoyed. It was simply fun keeping the girls in the dark a little longer, since they'd enjoyed having him blindfolded so much. "So the wedding itself was nice, mostly a low key affair. One thing I'd told Fiona was that the heavy Scottish accents were crazy hard to understand, especially as we were all starting to have more than a few drinks at the reception. I dunno if any of you ladies have been drinking with Scots before,” Emily cleared her throat and he shot her a wink. "...but for those of you who haven't, heavens, you can't tell if you're way more drunk than you thought, or if their language has just devolved into raw sounds." "Usually a bit of both," Emily said as she nodded. "It's true,  I've grown up hearing Scottish voices now and again, and even I have trouble making out what they're saying after they've a few pints in them." "So, picture that, me at a wedding reception, a little tipsy, unable to hold a conversation with at least half of the people in the building, and Fi pulls me out onto the dance floor, where I am just drunk enough that I don't give a shit of how badly I'm dancing." "You aren't that awkward, love," Ash teased. "You're fibbing, love, but I'll let it slide. Anyway, Fi and I are out there dancing on the floor, and the DJ puts on a slower song, some Robbie Williams number I think, but basically all that sort of stuff blends together for me. And while we're there slow dancing, Fi whispers into my ear and asks me if I've ever considered a threesome." "I fucking knew it!" Sarah said, shoving her fist into the air, before realizing everyone was staring at her, and she giggled furiously, burying her face in Andy's neck for a second. "Sorry, sorry, carry on. Just super fucking proud of myself for figuring it out." "I told Fi that she was all the woman I needed, and the idea of sharing her with another man was enough to make me soft. She giggled, said she didn't want another man, and that she didn't want us to have Miss Forever, but that we were at a wedding, so there wasn't any shame in having fun with Miss Right Now." "That little minx," Niko mumbled. "She even had someone in mind, and pointed out Moira, who was dancing by herself in the center of the room, slow dancing alone like nobody was watching, having shrugged off a couple of Julian's friends from London. She didn't have the nose stud back then, but she certainly had the long curly dark red hair. It had been up for the ceremony, but as soon as she'd gotten to the reception, she'd let her hair down, both figuratively and literally." "You certainly do have a fucking type, Andy," Sarah teased, poking him in the ribs. Andy blushed a little bit, looking down at his lap for a moment before looking back up again. "Moira was actually my first redhead, and I didn't have another in my life until I met Ash. Most of the time, before and after Fi, I dated blondes, actually. But I'd be lying if I didn't admit that Moira certainly went a long way into shaping my sexual tastes." "How so?" "She was so confident, so playful, so open and free. She loved to swear, and I know that Fi picked up on that, because she swore way more when we got back from Scotland than before we'd left. Moira was only 18 at the time but she felt like this dynamo of energy, and she wore her sexuality so blatantly on her sleeve. She seemed worldly, far more experienced than either Fi or I were, and while we were nervous when the whole thing started, to Moira, it seemed like just another in a long list of adventures, one that she was going to dive into without reservation. The Scottish accent was hot too, I'm not gonna lie, but you girls know how I have a love of accents." At that, Emily began to giggle frantically, a frenzied laugh that made all the other girls and even Andy as well turn to look at her, her face turning red, waving her arms in the air for everyone to fall silent for a moment, and eventually the laughing fit faded and she was finally able to speak. "I know that you said the family was full after this, Andrew, but Niko absolutely, positively, unequivocally has to remain vigilant for a Welsh girl to bring into the house, so you can complete the set." Andy cocked his head to one side, so she explained. "English," she said, pointing at herself. "Irish," she said, pointing at Aisling. "Scottish," she said, pointing back at the bedroom. "You can't leave the set unfinished like that. We've got to get you a taff to round out the set." "Taff?" Niko asked. "The river that runs through the Welsh capital of Cardiff is the river Taff, so a lot of people call the Welsh taffs or taffys," Emily said. "Anyway, you will make an exception if we find the right Welsh girl to complete the house. I've decided for you." "I don't get a say in the matter?" he asked, realizing it was futile trying to argue with her. "Oh, of course you do, Andrew, and your say is 'whatever you think is best, my darling Emily.'" He grinned, chastised. "Whatever you think is best, my darling Emily." "There's a good boy." "Did you keep in touch with Moira after your tryst?" "I didn't, and I thought Fi hadn't either. It was only one day, well, I guess it was technically two nights and one day. But it felt very much like a fling, a very intense series of sexual experiences that were wonderful, but definitely fleeting. I mean, I told Moira that if she ever wanted to come to the states, we'd be happy to show her around, and I gave her my email address, but I never heard from her after that. Shit, I don't even know her last name!" "It's MacLeod," Niko said. "What, like the Highlander?" Sarah asked. "It's one of the most common surnames in Scotland, Sares, so hush," Emily said to her. "I wonder if there's such a thing as too Scottish," Andy muttered to himself. "I went and got them from the base earlier this morning at their request," Niko said. "Myself, Ash and Emily chatted with them a little bit before we brought them into the bedroom. They're both genuinely very eager to join the family." "Moira was a little starstruck by me at first," Em confessed, "but I told her she was going to have to get over that and she agreed." "We didn't have a lot of time to talk to them this morning, but we did vet them a little bit," Aisling said to him. "Fiona seemed exactly like you described her as, and Moira seemed proper class." "You did agree to whatever Fiona's condition was, Andy," Niko said to him. "Moira was that condition. I'm sure she'll be happy to tell you why when they're both awake." "We wouldn't have let them in if we didn't think they wanted to be with you for any reasons other than the right ones, Andrew," Emily said. "And we vetted them as a team, so each of us could make certain there weren't any red flags lying about, and be certain that the others hadn't overlooked any possible deal breakers." "I'm surprised you didn't join them in grilling them over, Sarah," Andy said to her. She laughed a little and shrugged. "I'm klutzy and I'd have only screwed it up or said something awkward. Besides, I had to make sure you stayed pinn

Farming Today
20/06/25 Royal Highland Show: livestock numbers and climate change; digital cattle tags; agritourism.

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 13:54


Farming Today comes from the Royal Highland Show on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The Scottish rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon has said the Scottish government will not reduce livestock numbers, as recommended by the Climate Change Committee. She told farmers Scotland would reach its net-zero targets in other ways. Robert Neill, vice president of NFU Scotland, explains how new high-frequency digital ear tags will make it easier to track cattle in Scotland.Scotland has big ambitions for its agritourism sector. Next year, it will be hosting the first global agritourism conference. We speak to the farmer who is bringing the event to Aberdeen, Caroline Millar.Thousands of animals compete in the show across four days, we catch up with the competition organiser in charge of all the logistics. Presenter: Charlotte Smith Producer: Rebecca Rooney

In Legal Terms
In Legal Terms: Board Member Responsibility

In Legal Terms

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 42:56


In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgAre you a part of a Board of Directors? Do you have a Board that is involved in your life at work, home, or at a volunteer group? Board governance: how does it work? How is it SUPPOSED to work? We'll learn about this with our guest: Professor Martin Edwards from the University of Mississippi School of Law.Many charities have boards of directors. If you're curious about board responsibilities, you might be curious about charities. The MS Secretary of State's Charities Division is responsible for the registration and regulation of all charitable organizations and fund-raisers who solicit contributions in Mississippi. The division is also responsible for the investigation of charity complaints and/or violations to the State's charitable laws.It's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms: today we've got fiduciary.If you're interested in the role of board members you may be interested in Parliamentary Procedure. We did a show about that on August 24th of 2024.I have fallen down the election rabbit hole. There's another round of elections going on that you might need to know about! July 7th is the Voter Registration Deadline to vote in the Special Primary Election on August 5th, for the General election on November 4, 2025. Who's involved?House Districts 16 and 22 – Chickasaw County; 36, 39 and 41 - Clay County, the Aberdeen area, and Columbus.Senate Districts 1 - Hernando, 2 - Southaven, 11 - Tunica, 19 - Olive Branch. Also districts 34 - part of Hattiesburg, 41 - Columbia, 42 – more of Hattiesburg, 44 - Purvis, and 45 – Camp Shelby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Accents d'Europe
Il y a 40 ans, les dirigeants européens inventaient la libre circulation des personnes

Accents d'Europe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 19:30


Circuler librement au sein de l'Union européenne est devenu pour les citoyens des 27 une telle évidence qu'on n'y prête plus attention ou presque... signé dans la petite ville de Schengen au Luxembourg, l'accord du même nom fête ce mois-ci son 40è anniversaire. Une célébration sous le signe de l'inquiétude en raison de la réapparition des contrôles aux frontières intérieures, de plus en plus nombreux. Invité : Jérôme Vignon, chercheur à l'Institut Jacques Delors, spécialiste des questions sociales et migratoires.   Qu'est-ce qu'une femme ? À cette question, la Cour Suprême de Grande-Bretagne a répondu clairement : la définition est biologique et non pas liée au genre. Le débat était apparu en Écosse en 2018 quand le gouvernement et le Parlement avaient mis en place des moyens de protection dédiés aux femmes, et des quotas pour favoriser leur accès aux postes de direction dans l'administration. Le texte incluant parmi les bénéficiaires les personnes transsexuelles, dont le certificat de naissance n'indiquait pas qu'elles étaient nées femmes. La controverse est donc close. Et en Écosse, un mois et demi après la décision, des restrictions sont apparues à l'encontre des personnes qui ont changé de sexe, ou souhaitent le faire, et ces dernières s'inquiètent, y compris pour leur sécurité. Reportage à Aberdeen, Thomas Harms.   La vogue du mariage express au Danemark Une chronique de Malvina Raud, journaliste pour ENTR, le média des 18-35 ans qui parle d'Europe sur les réseaux sociaux.Chaque année, des milliers de couples affluent d'Europe et même de beaucoup plus loin parfois pour se passer la bague au doigt au Danemark ! Intriguée, l'équipe d'Entr est allée voir pourquoi ces couples font autant de kilomètres pour se marier ! Retrouvez le reportage vidéo de Malvina Raud et Jade Briend-Guy sur les réseaux sociaux d'Entr.   Incendies de forêt et exploitation forestière À l'approche de l'été, l'alerte aux feux de forêts est lancée. Leur fréquence augmente : depuis 2021, plus de 5.200 kilomètres carrés ont été ravagés par les flammes dans les 27 pays de l'Union. Le Portugal est l'un des plus touchés. La forêt occupe 36% du territoire du pays et son exploitation représente 8% de ses exportations. Régulièrement accusé d'être responsables des incendies, l'industrie papetière met en avant la bonne gestion de ses immenses forêts d'eucalyptus... et prône. Mais l'entretien de la forêt coûte cher et beaucoup de petites parcelles sont mal entretenues. Les industriels plaident pour une gestion concertée avec les petits propriétaires. Reportage de Marie-Line Darcy.

Accents d'Europe
Il y a 40 ans, les dirigeants européens inventaient la libre circulation des personnes

Accents d'Europe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 19:30


Circuler librement au sein de l'Union européenne est devenu pour les citoyens des 27 une telle évidence qu'on n'y prête plus attention ou presque... signé dans la petite ville de Schengen au Luxembourg, l'accord du même nom fête ce mois-ci son 40è anniversaire. Une célébration sous le signe de l'inquiétude en raison de la réapparition des contrôles aux frontières intérieures, de plus en plus nombreux. Invité : Jérôme Vignon, chercheur à l'Institut Jacques Delors, spécialiste des questions sociales et migratoires.   Qu'est-ce qu'une femme ? À cette question, la Cour Suprême de Grande-Bretagne a répondu clairement : la définition est biologique et non pas liée au genre. Le débat était apparu en Écosse en 2018 quand le gouvernement et le Parlement avaient mis en place des moyens de protection dédiés aux femmes, et des quotas pour favoriser leur accès aux postes de direction dans l'administration. Le texte incluant parmi les bénéficiaires les personnes transsexuelles, dont le certificat de naissance n'indiquait pas qu'elles étaient nées femmes. La controverse est donc close. Et en Écosse, un mois et demi après la décision, des restrictions sont apparues à l'encontre des personnes qui ont changé de sexe, ou souhaitent le faire, et ces dernières s'inquiètent, y compris pour leur sécurité. Reportage à Aberdeen, Thomas Harms.   La vogue du mariage express au Danemark Une chronique de Malvina Raud, journaliste pour ENTR, le média des 18-35 ans qui parle d'Europe sur les réseaux sociaux.Chaque année, des milliers de couples affluent d'Europe et même de beaucoup plus loin parfois pour se passer la bague au doigt au Danemark ! Intriguée, l'équipe d'Entr est allée voir pourquoi ces couples font autant de kilomètres pour se marier ! Retrouvez le reportage vidéo de Malvina Raud et Jade Briend-Guy sur les réseaux sociaux d'Entr.   Incendies de forêt et exploitation forestière À l'approche de l'été, l'alerte aux feux de forêts est lancée. Leur fréquence augmente : depuis 2021, plus de 5.200 kilomètres carrés ont été ravagés par les flammes dans les 27 pays de l'Union. Le Portugal est l'un des plus touchés. La forêt occupe 36% du territoire du pays et son exploitation représente 8% de ses exportations. Régulièrement accusé d'être responsables des incendies, l'industrie papetière met en avant la bonne gestion de ses immenses forêts d'eucalyptus... et prône. Mais l'entretien de la forêt coûte cher et beaucoup de petites parcelles sont mal entretenues. Les industriels plaident pour une gestion concertée avec les petits propriétaires. Reportage de Marie-Line Darcy.

Crime, Wine & Chaos
Episode 244 - The Devon Robinson Trial & The Death of Kurt Cobain

Crime, Wine & Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 71:49


This week, Amber tells the story of a mass murder against a group of young adults in the LGTBQ community.Then, Naomi dives into the murky waters of the death of a superstar that many believe, to this day, was not a suicide, but was, in fact, a murder.Amber was drinking Placer Andulez - Chardonnay from Spain Amber's Sources:Killer Cases S6 E6 “Murder at a House Party”Detroit man sentenced to life in prison for killing two gay men and a transgender womanPress Release - Detroit Man Charged with First Degree Murder, Assault in Triple LGBTQ KillingsDevon Robinson Sentenced to 3 Life Terms for the Murders of 3 LGBT People, Defense Plans to AppealTeen convicted of gunning down two gay men and a transgender woman - CBS NewsNaomi's Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobainhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_(band)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_of_Kurt_Cobainhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_%26_Courtneyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Lee_(journalist)https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/new-kurt-cobain-death-scene-photos/33/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobainhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_(band)https://unsolved.com/gallery/kurt-cobain/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberdeen,_Washingtonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV_Unplugged_in_New_Yorkhttps://www.cobaincase.com/Support the showGo check out our patreon page athttps://www.patreon.com/crimewineandchaosFor more information about Crime, Wine & Chaos, or to simply reach out and say "hi,"https://www.crimewineandchaos.comCrime, Wine & Chaos is produced by 8th Direction Records. Music by Jeremy Williams. Artwork by Joshua M. DavisAmber is the vocalist in the band, Tin Foil Top Hat. You can find more of her work on all of the music streaming platforms or athttps://www.tinfoiltophat.comNaomi has a twenty year career in tech, and a lifetime interest in all things macabre. She walked away from #startuplife to strike a new path rooted in service. You can find out more about the work she's focused on, support those initiatives, and keep up on her socials here: https://linktr.ee/missgnomers

Scotland Outdoors
Findhorn Water Taxi, Roundabout Gardens and Elie Sand Portraits

Scotland Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 83:04


Rachel catches up with Nick Ray who previously kayaked around the coast of Scotland, sharing his journey and mental health challenges on social media throughout that year. He's just completed another journey but walking this time, from far north to south via east and west. Rachel finds out why he decided to hang up his kayak for this challenge.Mark's in Aberdeenshire and hears from Jim Wilson from Soil Essentials .who tells him how a spot sprayer is going to change the world!Bobby Motherwell, the poet in residence at RSPB Lochwinnoch has been keeping a close eye on the wildlife there. He shares a poem, inspired by his surroundings.The Mounthooly Roundabout in Aberdeen is one of the city's busiest roundabouts and it's a spot where hundreds, if not thousands of people pass by every day – But this is no ordinary green oasis! Recently a community group have been transforming the roundabout into a food forest – Last week, I took a wander down to Mounthooly to meet up with Graham Donald, community development officer along with some of the other folk involved in the project to see their progress.Mark and Rachel chat with Richard Reynolds, who, 21 years ago, was one of the UK's first modern guerrilla gardeners, and ask how attitudes have changed over the years.Tucked away on the Moray Coast lies Culbin Sands, a remote stretch of fragile shoreline where the golden sands meet the crystal clear waters of Findhorn bay. It's not the easiest place to reach, unless you're up for a three-hour hike through the Culbin Forest, or you could go for the slightly less strenuous option which is to go by water taxi. Morven Livingstone and Phil Sime, along with guide dog Striker met up with Jane Campbell Morrison from Findhorn Water-Sports who gave them a tour around the bay.Sand in Your Eye are a sand sculpture group who depending on the tide are creating a sand sculpture of Beethoven on Elie Beach. Rachel pops along hoping to see the end result.Scotland's last remaining Timeball has just been restored and is back in place at the top of Edinburgh's iconic Nelson Monument. Once a vital tool for sailors navigating the Firth of Forth and Port of Leith, this Timeball helped ships set their clocks precisely to 1pm Greenwich Mean Time 365 days of the year. Earlier this week, Mark caught up with Karl Chapman, Head of Heritage at Cultural Venues, Museums and Galleries, to learn all about the fascinating restoration project and why this historic timekeeper still matters today.

The Scottish Football Show
The Strong Stench of Disappointment

The Scottish Football Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 60:22


It's the end of the season and the end of an era.Scotland bow out of the June friendlies with one win and one defeat, but should the SFA be calling time on Steve Clarke's reign ahead of the World Cup qualifiers And would someone like Big Ange be a perfect replacement... or even David Martindale?!Ross County are down as the 24/25 season concludes fully, with everyone now fully pushing on with preparations for the next campaign. Players are already starting to move, and some eye-catching appointments have been made already by several clubs in their dugouts, including that of Russell Martin to the Ibrox hotseat after Rangers' new owners confirmed their takeover.Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks one last time, as they close three seasons of podcasting about the highs, lows and batshit mental Scottish football stories.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO04:18 - INDUSTRY QUESTION: What happens in the off season when you for for a football club?10:45 - FUNNIES: SFA candles, Steve Clarke shrines and how football can ruin your day no matter how good it is.15:26 - SCOTLAND: Is it time for Steve Clarke to go?24:42 - RANGERS: New owners and a new manager. Is Russell Martin the right appointment and what does it mean for Scottish football?35:25 - NEWS: Reaction to big news at Dundee, Aberdeen and Partick Thistle, celebrating the evergreen Craig Gordon, and why Davie Martindale is the obvious choice to be the new Scotland manager.49:24 - A FOND FAREWELL: Andrew, Laura and Fin share their memories of the last three seasons of making the show and why it's time to stop it...for now.59:31 - OUTRO

Glenn Clark Radio
Glenn Clark Radio June 12, 2025 (Michael Kelly, Johnny Holliday, Trey Gibson)

Glenn Clark Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 148:34


Time for a Thursday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, and it'll be a pleasant start to the program as we look back on last night's 10-1 Orioles win over the Tigers (the best team in baseball), we'll go over it all, see if that win changes anything for how the birds need to approach the deadline, plus we'll talk all about last night's Game 3 in the NBA Finals as the Indiana Pacers take a 2-1 series lead over OKC. At 11am, we are going to head down to Annapolis to meet the new Navy Athletic Director, Michael Kelly, as we get to know Michael, learn more about his background and what his goals are for the Academy. At 11:20am, we'll make our weekly trip to the farm and catch up with Orioles prospect and Chesapeake Baysox pitcher Trey Gibson who got called up from Aberdeen last week and sports a 15.11 K/9 this season! It's a Thursday so that means Griffin will get us the latest in the fight game with ‘Fighting Words.' And at Noon, we'll catch up with the great Johnny Holliday, the voice of the Maryland Terrapins, to talk about losing two greats in the music industry this week, Johnny's friend Sly Stone, and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys...

Love Marry Kill
Katherine Knight

Love Marry Kill

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 80:32


Content warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, mental illness, suicide, and graphic violence that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Katherine Knight was known in her small Australian town in New South Wales, Aberdeen, as tough, unpredictable, and deeply troubled.  She had a history of violent relationships, a fierce temper, and a dark past that few dared to challenge.  When she entered a new relationship in the late 1990s, friends and family were concerned—but no one could have predicted how it would end. In this episode, we explore the life of Katherine Knight, the red flags that were ignored, and the events that led to one of the most infamous criminal cases in Australian history.Today's snacks: Snag, aka sausage sizzle and fairy breadSupport us on Patreon.Sources:Man-Eater: The Terrifying True Story of Cannibal Killer Katherine Knight by Ryan Green (2019) self-publishedhttps://www.amazon.com/Blood-Stain-Peter-Lalor/dp/1865088781 https://www.hoopladigital.com/audiobook/green-is-the-new-black-james-phelps/12249267https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/cops-horrific-discovery-inside-wa-home-still-haunts-them/news-story/73553ade114298cf8bfda4730d845e5bhttps://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/queen-bee-cannibal-killer-katherine-knights-life-in-prison-where-shes-known-as-the-nanna/news-story/e6f5e013f7be2c6328eb40029e0715b2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdd1uvku8pkhttps://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htmhttps://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/445897/katherine-knights-home-movies/

Capital
Invertir en un entorno geopolítico cambiante y complicado con Aberdeen y Santander Asset Management

Capital

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 21:19


Con Álvaro Antón, Country Head Para Iberia de Aberdeen y Jacobo Ortega, responsable de Inversiones de SAM para Europa analizamos cómo funcionan las inversiones en un entorno geopolítico incierto. “Creemos que esta debilidad de los indicadores adelantados se irán poco a poco trasladándose al Hard Data”, asegura Jacobo Ortega. El experto apunta que el dato de empleo americano “aunque estuvo en línea con lo esperado sí que tuvo una revisión a la baja en cuanto a los meses anteriores”. Eso sí, el invitado deja claro que no prevén “ninguna recesión” pero no van a ver “los crecimientos del 23 y el 24”. Álvaro Antón se muestra en línea con lo que opina el responsable de Inversiones de SAM para Europa. Apuntan que desde Aberdeen piensan que “la tendencia está siendo muy positiva” y está a favor de la “diversificación”. El experto opina que no tiene mucho sentido que “Estados Unidos supusiera el 75% del índice MSCI World cuando su PIB ha bajado del 40% al 25% desde los años sesenta hasta el día de hoy”. Para él no se ve que “hay tanta inflación en el peso del Índice cuando no va acompañado del PIB”. Desde el punto de vista de la compañía “hay que diversificar desde el punto de vista geográfico” y darle más peso a Europa, que es “una puerta de los mercados emergentes”. ¿Cómo ven los dos expertos los resultados empresariales que hemos visto en el primer trimestre? Álvaro Antón opina que “las expectativas de mercado decían que veníamos de resultados muy buenos y que el primer trimestre iba a ser muy malo pero claramente los resultados apoyan las valoraciones de la compañías”. Desde Aberdeen, insisten en que veremos “claros ganadores y claros perdedores, por lo que hay que tener diversificación y calidad de la compañía”. ¿Cuál es la estrategia con las carteras? Jacobo Ortega piensa que “el cliente tiene que perfilar cuál es su horizonte de inversión y su nivel de riesgo aceptado”.

Capital
Capital Intereconomía 10:00 a 11:00 09/06/2025

Capital

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 56:59


En el foro de la inversión Álvaro Antón, Country Head Para Iberia de Aberdeen y Jacobo Ortega, responsable de Inversiones de Santanter AM para Europa nos dan ideas de inversión en un entorno marcado por la guerra arancelaria. E Itziar Pernía Gómez, Socia Directora de Legal por Naturaleza ayuda a nuestra audiencia con sus dudas sobre herencias.

Harford County Living
The Screaming Bean Story: Purpose Over Profit with Martin Grams

Harford County Living

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 98:50 Transcription Available


Sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group In this inspiring episode, Martin Grams shares the journey of founding The Screaming Bean, a community-driven coffee shop in Aberdeen, Maryland. Martin discusses how the café goes beyond serving exceptional coffee by actively supporting local charities, fostering community connections, and creating a space where purpose takes precedence over profit. Listeners will gain insights into building a business that not only thrives economically but also makes a meaningful social impact. Guest: Martin Grams Martin Grams is the founder and CEO of The Screaming Bean, a coffee shop in Aberdeen, Maryland, known for its commitment to community engagement and charitable initiatives. With a background in publishing and event organization, Martin brings a wealth of experience to his entrepreneurial endeavors. His vision for The Screaming Bean is to create a welcoming space that serves high-quality, locally roasted coffee while actively contributing to the well-being of the community. Main Topics: ·         The origin of The Screaming Bean name and branding strategy·         How Facebook was used to crowdsource the logo and color palette·         Community involvement and nonprofit partnerships (e.g., CHEP, St. Jude's)·         Why Martin prioritizes purpose over profit in his business model·         The unique hiring process that focuses on commitment, not applications·         Empowering employees to become future business leaders·         Training baristas beyond basics—into artistry and business knowledge·         Creating handcrafted drinks and rotating seasonal menus·         How The Screaming Bean competes by leading trends, not copying them·         Charitable giving embedded into the business model·         Upcoming plaSend us a textPre-order your copy todayTar Heel Construction GroupHarford County Living Stamp of Approval for Roofing, Siding and Exterior Services Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email

Superscoreboard
Friday 6th June | Scotland V Iceland Build Up

Superscoreboard

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 44:53


Roger Hannah is joined by Jim Duffy as they build up to Scotland's clash with Iceland, more reaction to Rangers appointment of Russell Martin and discus the transfer rumour of former Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski joining Celtic this summer...

Glenn Clark Radio
Glenn Clark Radio June 6, 2025 (Michael Baumann, Blake Money, Eddie White, Bo Smolka)

Glenn Clark Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 151:14


It's a Friday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, tons to go over on the program as we get you set for the week, talk about another Orioles sweep, Stan ‘The Fan' Charles is in studio, we'll ask him the burning question, are the Orioles back?! Get his thoughts on Adley Rutschman's resurgence, and everything else surrounding the team. Plus there was a basketball game that apparently was pretty good last night, we'll talk baseball, Ravens OTAs, head down to the farm one more this week and lots more. At 10:30am, we will head out to Owings Mills during Ravens OTAs to check in with our guy Bo Smolka, PressBox Ravens beat writer, as we get an update from the Castle, Rashod Bateman's extension and lots more offseason chatter, as one of the division rivals sign a former MVP QB yesterday. At 11am, we will check in with Indiana Pacers pre- and post- game host Eddie White as we talk all about last night's crazy NBA Finals Game 1, and how the Pacers keep this momentum going. At 11:20am, we will head out to the farm one more time this week as we catch up with the Aberdeen Ironbirds and pitcher Blake Money to talk about his season-high 9 strikeouts on Wednesday, how 2025 is going in Aberdeen and more. Then at 11:40am, we will talk more Orioles with Michael Baumann of Fangraphs to see if he's still writing the Orioles off after their 6-game win streak, thoughts on Mike Elias, and the trade deadline too. Then at Noon, we will check in with President of the Maryland 5 Star, Jeff Newman, as tickets for the event at Fair Hill in October go on sale this week!

The College Basketball Experience
Denzel Aberdeen to Kentucky | TCE Scouting Reports

The College Basketball Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 5:01


Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) breaks down Denzel Aberdeen being the newest member of the Kentucky Wildcats program. He breaks down his scouting report & looks ahead at the fit next year. Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - Up to $1000 in BONUS CASH - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnRithmm - Player Props and Picks - Free 7 day trial! http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/rithmmJOIN the SGPN "DegensOnly" communityExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comCome join us all year long on The College Experience! Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastSeat Geek -https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SGPN10WATCH The College ExperienceYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFOLLOW The College Experience On Social MediaTwitter - tceonsgpn Instagram - tceonsgpn TikTok - tceonsgpn Follow The Hosts On Social MediaNoah Bieniek - noahb77_Colby Dant - thecolbydRyan McIntyre - moneyline_macNC Nick - nc__nickPatty C - pattyc831 Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

The Two-Minute Briefing
Is Farage coming for Scotland?

The Two-Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 41:03


It's Farage's big test in Scotland. For years it was a political dead-end for Reform party leader - heckled in Edinburgh, chased from restaurants in Aberdeen, and repeatedly rejected at the ballot box.But in today's Holyrood by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, Reform UK is mounting a serious challenge. With Farage back in charge and his candidate Ross Lambie gaining ground in an SNP stronghold, could this be the moment his party makes a breakthrough north of the border?And while the Tories remain locked in internal warfare, we speak to Reform's most senior council leader, Linden Kemkaran, on how the party plans to cut spending with their own version of Elon Musk's DOGE and why she wants to end taxpayer-funded English lessons for migrants.Producer: Georgia Coan and Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: James SimmonsVideo Editor: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleWith assistance from Andy Mackenzie and Ryan Gudge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nutmeg Magazine
My Sporting Hero: Gordon Strachan on Pat Stanton

Nutmeg Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 14:25


Midfield maestro mesmerised a Hibs-daft kid… later, his wise counsel would salvage his fledgling career at Sir Alex's Aberdeen.Welcome to a new episode of the My Sporting Hero podcast, part of Nutmeg FC. The home of brilliant football stories — made in Scotland.In June, Nutmeg FC subscribers will enjoy a feast of exclusive content, including:* Daniel Gray's Slow Match Report from the Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers League of Ireland clash.* Our tactics guy Adam Clery breaking down Scotland's double header with Iceland and Lichenstein.* The latest three-part investigation from Stephen McGowan.* Another Sporting Intelligence data dive.Only paid subscribers to Nutmeg FC get every piece we produce straight to their inbox.This time on My Sporting Hero, our guest is Gordon Strachan.Edinburgh-born Gordon was the midfield dynamo in Sir Alex Ferguson's mighty Aberdeen side of the early 1980s, winning two league titles, three Scottish Cups and, of course, the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup. He won the FA Cup with Manchester United before being reunited at Old Trafford with Ferguson, then captained Howard Wilkinson's Leeds United to the 1992 league title. Gordon won a half century of Scotland caps, and graced the dark blue at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups.As well as managing Scotland — for five years — and three English clubs, Gordon led Celtic to six domestic trophies and deep into European competition. He has been a media analyst and has worked tirelessly for the good of the game of football, notably assisting hometown outfit Spartans FC.Gordon is currently technical director at the club he started out at, Dundee.Gordon's sporting hero is the great Pat Stanton, Hibernian's humble hero and the original midfield Mr Cool, Calm and Collected.Nutmeg FC | Substack This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nutmegfc.co.uk/subscribe

The Scrimmage
The Pickle Jar with Daniel

The Scrimmage

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 137:44


Daniel, Justin, and producer Andrew discuss local state champs in softball and track, and a couple of Aberdeen state softball champs zoom in for an interview.An Elma track star is named Spivey Athlete of the Week, and Daniel proves he's bad at sandwiches.

The Terrace Scottish Football Podcast
'What it was like to see my team win the 2025 Scottish Cup final'

The Terrace Scottish Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 30:19


We've already covered the match, but we have yet to listen to the perspective of an Aberdeen fan. Until now... Thom Watt joins Craig Fowler to relive one of the best days of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Open Goal - Football Show
Aberdeen Shock Celtic To Win The Scottish Cup & Livi Are Promoted | Keeping The Ball On The Ground

Open Goal - Football Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 55:05


We've got an all-star line-up for the final podcast of the season as Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday, James McFadden and Derek Ferguson review the dramatic events of Saturday's Scottish Cup Final as Aberdeen shocked holders Celtic to win the trophy for the first time in 35 years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superscoreboard
Tuesday 27th May | More Scottish Cup Final Fallout

Superscoreboard

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 43:13


Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel as they continue the reaction to Aberdeen's Scottish Cup final victory and we hear from Livingston manager David Martindale after Livi secured their place in the top flight...

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
Chelsea & Newcastle back in the Champions League, Sunderland back in the Premier League

The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 50:36


Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Tim Spiers into the pod as the Premier League season draws to a close.Chelsea finish off Forest and finish 4th, securing Champions League football. Should we still be expecting more from the Blues? And what should we expect from Forest in the Conference League?Newcastle are back among the European elite despite losing at home to Everton. That's because Villa are beaten 2-0 at Old Trafford, with a refereeing mistake that has Villa complaining to the Premier League. Jacob Tanswell has more.Sunderland are promoted to the Premier League after stunning Sheffield United, quite the result for the second youngest team in the country.Plus Aberdeen's cup glory and why Tottenham should have two managers.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Chelsea (06.00)• PART 2a: Man United 2-0 Aston Villa with Jacob Tanswell (15.00) • PART 2b: Newcastle and Man City back in the Champions League (21.00)• PART 3: Sunderland 2-1 Sheffield Utd (29.00)• PART 4: Ange, Cunha and Aberdeen win the Scottish Cup (36.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off the Ball
Scottish Cup Weekend Special with Jackie McNamara, Gemma Fay and Brian Irvine

Off the Ball

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 65:17


The most petty and ill informed Cup final special Off the Ball in history! Stuart and Tam predict Aberdeen to take the men's Cup final to penalties... and win! Preview of Glasgow City Rangers, Stuart prefers Michael Sheen to Billy Connolly and if the answer is '139 years old'... with Jackie McNamara jnr, Gemma Fay and Brian Irvine.

The Terrace Scottish Football Podcast
Aberdeen stun Celtic to win 2025 Scottish Cup final

The Terrace Scottish Football Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 39:53


A year after Aberdeen's unforeseen comeback at Hampden, Craig Fowler and Craig Telfer talk through Saturday's stunning result as the Dons get their hands on the oldest trophy in world football for the first time since 1990. They discuss Aberdeen's tactical shift, Celtic's Adam Idah problem, the lack of strength in depth, the impact of Jimmy Thelin's substitutes, why it's a huge result for the Dons going forward and how misfortune has again managed to strike Hibernian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

606
Sunderland blunt Blades, Aberdeen spot on & Arsenal beat Barca

606

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 80:54


Your football calls with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.

Open Goal - Football Show
Aberdeen vs Celtic Scottish Cup Final Preview, Who Next For Rangers? | Right In The Coupon

Open Goal - Football Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 71:10


It's the final coupon show of the series so make sure you join Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel for the final time this season as they look ahead to this weekend's Scottish Cup Final at Hampden between Aberdeen and Celtic and they also discuss the ongoing managerial search at Ibrox for Rangers' next Manager.Derek is also back from Rome as he shares the stories from a magnificent family trip to see his son Lewis Ferguson captain Bologna to an historic Coppa Italia win over AC Milan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forever Fit with Carol Covino
Gina Conley: From Bump To Birth: The Science and Strategy of Prenatal Movement (Ep. 239)

Forever Fit with Carol Covino

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 59:14


Gina Conley holds a M.S. in Exercise Science and is the Founder/CEO of MamasteFit, an industry-leading perinatal fitness provider with a training facility located in Aberdeen, NC (nearby Fort Bragg).  Gina is a seasoned birth doula who has supported nearly 200 births in North Carolina. Gina is the author of Training for Two. Her unique experience of exclusively training perinatal fitness clients (in-person and online), coupled with supporting births as a doula, has resulted in MamasteFit creating In-depth prenatal fitness programs, which support clients recovering in a postpartum to return to their desired sport or professional demands.  Also, Gina is 7-year Army Veteran who served a combat tour to Afghanistan in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Freedom Sentinel.  In this episode, we discuss how Gina became a birth doula, prenatal fitness, postpartum considerations, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:48) Exercise During Childbirth (3:10) Former Military Career (7:16) Difference Between Midwife and Doula (14:00) Communication Through The Pregnancy (16:22) Prenatal Fitness (26:49) Yoga During Pregnancy (33:20) Twins and Triplet Considerations (36:40) Postpartum Depression Considerations (46:20) Exercise After Birth (55:10) Baby Fever and Retaining Clients (58:00) Where To Find Gina -------------------- Website: https://mamastefit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamastefit/ Gina's Book: https://a.co/d/eom9uYT Training For Two Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo4OnjGrWT70TpbBa8mZ92w TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamastefit -------------------- My Membership: https://www.carolcovino.com/program/forever-fit-circle/ -------------------- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolcovinofitness/ -------------------- My YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@carolcovinofitness -------------------- My Book:  FINDING PURPOSE IN THE PAUSE  

Soccer Down Here
Cristiano Ronaldo to Club World Cup?, Serie A deciders on Friday: Morning Espresso, 5.19

Soccer Down Here

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 21:14


Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso, presented by our friends at Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse. Another disappointing night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Atlanta United, losing 1-0 to Philadelphia who go to the top spot in the Eastern Conference with the win. Personally, there were things I really liked about the shape change to play two central midfielders ahead of one holding midfielder and essentially two up top, although Miguel Almirón was essentially in a free role. However, it wasn't good enough on the night, the Union earned a deserved (although unlucky) penalty and converted to win 1-0. It doesn't get any easier for Atlanta United next weekend as they host the team level on points with Philadelphia in FC Cincinnati on Sunday night. Hot take alert, I'm a fan of the LA Galaxy announcing Greg Vanney's extension on Friday even though the team is still winless in regular season play in 2025. The negotiations started after Vanney won MLS Cup last December and were finalized recently. With the amount of injuries the Galaxy have tried to navigate this season, including to their 4 top attackers, a struggle was inevitable. A knee-jerk reaction to move on from Vanney after he rebuilt the club into a successful winning team would be the wrong move in my opinion. Crystal Palace earned their first major trophy by winning the FA Cup 1-0 over Manchester City. That will qualify them for the Europa League next year, their first time in a major European competition. Chelsea's women completed the domestic treble with their FA Cup win over Manchester United that saw USWNT members Catarina Macario score a goal and Naomi Girma marshal the backline to a clean sheet.Napoli and Inter both drew in Serie A yesterday, taking the title down to the wire. Their matches will be played on Friday with Napoli holding a one point advantage in the table. If they finish the night tied at the top of the standings, there will be a one-game playoff for the league title. PSV and Sporting won the Dutch and Portuguese top flight titles over the weekend respectively. Aberdeen defender Jack Mackenzie was hit by a plastic seat thrown by his own fans, intended for Dundee United fans celebrating on the field after their win that qualified them for Europe at the Dons' expense. He was bloodied and required treatment, the SPFL called the act "moronic". The great-great grandson of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford has become the majority shareholder of Scottish 2nd division side Livingston. Calvin Ford saw his new team win in their promotion semifinal. They will play either Dundee FC or Ross County for an opportunity to earn promotion to the Scottish Premiership. On the Club World Cup front, reports out of Spain indicate that an unnamed Brazilian club has made a "tempting" offer to Cristiano Ronaldo to join them for the tournament. Al Nassr is not in the event and Ronaldo is out of contract on June 30. Al Nassr also missed out on trophies this season and won't be in the Asian Champions League Elite tournament next season. Real Madrid paid the release clause for Bournemouth's CB Dean Huijsen. They have secured their new manager Xabi Alonso for the tournament, are working to bring in Trent Alexander-Arnold for the event as well, and reports indicate they could execute the buyback clause on Como's Nico Paz in time for the tournament as well. They are still chasing a left back too. New ticket options are available at FIFA.com/tickets along with hospitality opportunities at FIFA.com/hospitality.More Espresso coming tomorrow on the SDH Network.