Podcasts about Abracadabra

What if “magic” isn't fantasy — it's the way a child learns to trust themselves? In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, author and coach Terry Bean shares why a children's book can quietly become a lifelong emotional toolkit. This episode is for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone raising young minds in a noisy world. You'll hear how simple story moments, empathy-led questions, and a child-friendly mantra can help kids build self-esteem, reduce approval-seeking, and grow into kinder, steadier adults. About the Guest: Terry Bean is an author, speaker, and executive coach, and the creator of the children's book Abracadabra and a companion coloring book. She writes to help children build trust in themselves and their “inner wizard.” Episode Chapters: 03:31 “Magic is perspective” — why stories shape belief early 05:09 Building the “wizard within”: self-trust in a noisy world 09:49 The real shift: inner approval vs. chasing validation 12:53 Respect is listening with intent — not trying to win 14:18 Why people open up to AI: fear of being judged 17:04 How parents can use the book: questions, feelings, mantras Key Takeaways: Ask kids “How do you feel?” during the story — then gently ask “Why?” to open real conversations. Teach inner approval early so confidence isn't built on constant external validation. Pair confidence with empathy: strength without kindness disconnects us. Use simple mantras kids can remember (example shared: “Everything is always working out for me.”). Turn reading into a shared experience, not a lesson — the bond is the message. Help children practice listening with intent, so respect becomes a habit. How to Connect With the Guest: Website: Website: https://terrybeanauthor.com/YouTube: Positive Talk Radio   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Note: This podcast is a considered a music review podcast. While we do not use the actual music, all credits go to the original artists.In the nineth episode of season two of “The Sound Spectrum,” hosts senior Victoria Byers and sophomore Ethan Chatelain share their thoughts on the winners and nominees for the 2026 Grammy awards.The hosts discuss their overall thoughts on the albums and songs nominated, favorite and least favorite songs and who they think should have won the awards. This podcast series focuses on reviewing a variety different music projects and music in general. In this episode, Byers and Chatelain discuss how the album was ranked, along with how they felt about the songs and how they were rated in contrast to the other pieces. Some of the songs mentioned is 'Anxiety' by Doechii, 'luther' by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, 'Golden' from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, 'Abracadabra' by Lady Gaga, and more. Next episode, the two plan on reviewing American rapper and record producer ASAP Rocky's fourth studio album 'Don't Be Dumb'.MUSIC CREDITS:Slowly by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Echoes in Blue by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sunset Drive by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Lost In Thought by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

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From Justin Bieber's stripped-down — to his boxers and socks — performance and Lady Gaga's rock version of ‘Abracadabra' to Bad Bunny's big win, the too-long In Memoriam, and the Best New Artist medley, we're going inside the Grammys and sharing our highlights of music's biggest night. Plus, we're breaking down some of the best movie scenes of 2025 that you can see in this year's Best Picture Oscar nominees. Spoiler alert for 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You', ‘Bugonia,' ‘One Battle After Another,' and ‘Sinners' after 28:50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a texthis episode of Life of Love is a heartfelt conversation for parents, caregivers, educators—and anyone healing their inner child. Julie Hilsen is joined by Terry Bean, author of Abracadabra, to explore how children (and adults) can build emotional resilience, self-trust, and joy—without pressure, perfectionism, or constant comparison. Together, they explore: How children absorb emotional energy and languageWhy boundaries create safety (not separation)How play, imagination, and “magic” support emotional intelligenceParenting without control, guilt, or burnoutTeaching kids self-trust instead of approval-seekingWhy happiness is a skill—not a rewardTerry shares her journey caring for her 91-year-old mother, how childhood experiences shaped her work, and why teaching kids the power of thoughts early can transform generations. ✨ This episode is especially supportive if you're: Parenting young or sensitive childrenNavigating family dynamics or caregivingWanting calmer, more connected relationshipsHealing your own inner child while raising kidsSeeking practical emotional tools rooted in love, not fear

Abrimos este podcast con el ganador del Álbum del Año, en los Grammy 2026, por "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS", la oda a su Puerto Rico natal. Bad Bunny se quedó unos instantes llorando en su asiento, mientras detrás aplaudía una Lady Gaga emocionada, que optaba por ese mismo premio (se llevó el de Mejor Álbum Pop Vocal por MAYHEM y el de Mejor Grabación de Pop Dance, por "Abracadabra"), hasta que subió al escenario y dijo: "Antes de dar gracias a Dios, voy a decir: fuera ICE (Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas de los Estados Unidos). No somos salvajes, no somos animales, somos humanos y somos americanos . El odio solo genera más odio. Lo único más poderoso que el odio es el amor. Si peleamos, tenemos que hacerlo con amor; nosotros no los odiamos, amamos a nuestra gente". El discurso Billie Eilish, que recogió el Grammy a la Canción del Año por "Wildflower", fue en la misma dirección: ""F**k ICE. Nadie es ilegal en una tierra robada y añadió que tenían que seguir luchando y protestando con la música y que sus voces realmente importan. The Cure también se alzaron con dos premios, por primera vez en cinco décadas de trayectoria, justo cuando acaban de compartir el mítico "Boys don't cry" remasterizado y en formato digital. Aparte, escuchamos a Tyler Ballgame, a Joyce Manor, a Dani Dicostas, a Fai Laci y todo esto. BAD BUNNY - DtMFFKA TWIGS ft NORTH WEST - Childlike ThisOLIVIA DEAN - Man I NeedBILLIE EILISH - WILDFLOWER TURNSTILE - BIRDSDAFFO - I Couldn't Say It To Your FaceBRUCE SPRINTSTEEN - Streets Of MinneapolisÁNGEL STANICH - La Casa NegraCAMELLOS - Oye Como VienesTYLER BALLGAME - Down So BadJOYCE MANOR - Falling Into ItFAI LACI - Have You Nothing Left To SayBECK - LoveDANI DICOSTAS - Ya No LlueveTHE 1975 - The SoundTHE CURE - Boys Don't Cry (86 Mix/2026 Remaster)BANANI - Los mejores días del añoKNEECAP - Liars TaleEscuchar audio

Welcome to Season 4 of The Music in Me! We're kicking things off with a deep dive into the 2026 Grammy Awards, and I couldn't be more excited. In this episode, I break down all the Song of the Year and Album of the Year nominees—talking about what the songs and albums are about, why they resonated with listeners, standout themes, and my honest reactions. I also share my personal picks, gush about the songs and albums I'm obsessed with (yes, “Golden” made the cut!), and talk about why this year's music lineup is so special.  Whether you're a die-hard Grammy fan, a music lover, or just looking for a fun recap, this episode has something for you. Let's celebrate the music that made 2025 unforgettable and kick off the new season with some Grammy magic!SONG OF THE YEAR NOMINEES...Abracadabra by Lady GagaAnxiety by DoechiiAPT. by Rose and Bruno MarsDtMF by Bad BunnyGolden from KPop Demon Huntersluther by Kendrick Lamar with SZAManchild by Sabrina CarpenterWILDFLOWER by Billie EilishALBUM OF THE YEAR NOMINEES...DeBi TiRAR Mas FOToS by Bad BunnySWAG by Justin BieberMan's Best Friend by Sabrina CarpenterLet God Sort Em Out by Clipse, Pusha T & MaliceMAYHEM by Lady GagaGNX by Kendrick LamarMUTT by Leon ThomasCHROMAKOPIA by Tyler, The CreatorWhat did you think of this episode? Support the showKeep listening, keep grooving, and let the music in you continue to shine. Thank you, and see you soon!CONTACT TERI:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terirosborg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teri.rosborgYouTube: The Music in MeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@terirosborgPodcast Facebook Page: The Music in Me Podcast Facebook pageTHEME SONG BY: Hayley GremardINTRODUCTION BY: Gavin Bruno

Words are spells.Abracadabra means "I create as I speak."And you're listening to subliminal messages while thinking it's just fun.I still listen to Wu-Tang and J. Cole sometimes. But new rap? You gotta be aware of the unconscious influx of energy being ingrained into you. Words lead to thoughts. Thoughts lead to actions. Actions create feedback loops back to more words and thoughts. The world is not as it is—it's as you are. That's the quote on my wall. How you are is built upon words, thoughts, and how you conduct your consciousness.Can you open a drawer and know what's inside? Is your house organized? Your digital environment should be conductive to your truth, not your distractions and weaknesses. You're the conductor of your own consciousness. Stop wanting your desires—embody the essence first. When you move with alignment, the universe feels what you'll do with resources is great.This episode reveals the meaning behind abracadabra, how to embody the essence of your truth rather than just wanting it, and why we get so gripped by words and language. Look at life a little closer, baby. Listen if you're ready to conduct yourself into the light.New episodes out every Monday and Thursday at 10 AM Eastern Time Get The Book - https://go.justinegliskis.com/The Greek God Physique Strategy Session - https://calendly.com/egliskiscapital/greek-god-physique-strategy-callJoin 497+ https://signup.justinegliskis.com/Email egliskis@pm.me to get in contact with meDiscover a podcast designed for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, offering insights on stress management, health and wellness, and overcoming imposter syndrome, while emphasizing work-life balance, energy alignment, and inner peace; explore topics like burnout recovery, business automation, scaling a business, business growth strategies, client management, mental resilience, overcoming anxiety, and achieving clearer thinking for sustainable success, using the blade of awareness, solving emotional dysfunction and unveiling the trickster within. Experience transformative solitude for entrepreneurs who seek to overcome loneliness while embracing spiritual isolation as a pathway to energy alignment and emotional clarity; learn to thrive alone and awaken in solitude through purposeful mental reset practices that cultivate an abundance mindset and build emotional resilience rooted in inner peace and deep self-inquiry, enabling mindful business growth through productivity that flows from peace rather than pressure, offering essential burnout recovery and healing alone strategies with specialized alignment coaching focused on deep listening skills that unlock success in silence and develop a resilient entrepreneur mindset capable of sustainable achievement.

What does abracadabra mean? You've heard magicians in tuxedos say it, as well as children with magic wands. Maybe even in a Disney movie! It feels magical even if you've never stopped to ask why. It's playful, mysterious, and seems to appear at the exact moment something changes. Today, I'm not talking about stage tricks or fairy tales. This is an invitation to reclaim the magic in words. Abracadabra was meant to heal and to shift energy, and offers a powerful doorway back to something ancient and surprisingly scientific. If you've ever felt stuck in the same mental loop, repeating the same old stories about yourself no matter how much inner work you've done, this is for you. The Magical Power of Your Words The words you speak shape your brain, your nervous system, and the life you quietly create every day. This is actually ancient and ties to the secret history of abracadabra. If you could travel back to the Roman Empire in the second century and told someone you were sick, they might prescribe something unexpected: Abracadabra – a word-based or spoken medicine. That’s when the earliest written record of abracadabra appears in a Roman medical text called Liber Medicinalis, written by a physician named Quintus Serenus Sammonicus. His instructions were precise. Write the word ABRACADABRA on parchment or metal. Then write it again below, removing the last letter. Continue line by line until only the letter “A” remains. The finished inverted triangle would be worn on a string around the neck, and was suggested for someone suffering from a fever. As the word diminished, letter by letter, the illness was believed to fade out too. Images of reconstructed abracadabra amulets still exist today and are physical evidence that words were once understood as active forces, rather than passive communication. What Does Abracadabra Mean? There isn't one agreed upon translation, which is common with magical words. Many scholars trace it to Aramaic, a language closely related to ancient Hebrew, with meanings along the lines of “I create as I speak” or “it will be created in my words.” Others interpret the word as “let the thing be destroyed,” which fits the idea of illness shrinking away. There are also connections to Hebrew blessing traditions and to a Gnostic figure named Abraxas. You don't need a perfect translation to grasp the shared belief underneath the theories. Saying something with intention, was believed to create change. Words shaped reality. A Form of Protection Between the third and seventh centuries, abracadabra also became a form of protection against misfortune and unseen forces. It was spoken, worn, and traced as a spiritual shield. Breath and sound were the tools. So when a magician says “abracadabra” before a big reveal, they're unknowingly echoing an ancient understanding. The moment you speak is the moment something shifts. Words are spells, in the past and still today. Ancient cultures all over the world shared this concept. Mesopotamian incantations were used to drive out illness. Egyptian healers combined herbs with spoken formulas. Biblical traditions delivered blessings and curses through speech. To the ancient mind, words were a force. Name something and you gained power over it. Speak a blessing and you invited it closer. Today witches may talk of spells but the vast majority of the population doesn’t go there. However, it does show up and is acceptable when discussing neuroscience, psychology, and neural pathways. The actual mechanism is quite similar. See, the stories you repeat to yourself like, “I always mess things up,” “nothing ever works out,” or “I'm too old,” act like incantations. The charm is created through your own voice, and the impact is on your nervous system. Unfortunately, this type of mantra spoken unconsciously and without intentional crafting, can backfire, and could even prevent growth or improvement. After more than twenty years working with intuition and mindset, I've seen this pattern again and again. Change often doesn't happen until awareness and usage of the language changes. The Neuroscience of Self-Talk Modern psychology has studied self-talk extensively. Self-talk includes the running commentary in your head and the sentences you speak about yourself and your life. Supportive, positive self-talk is consistently linked to lower anxiety, better coping skills, and greater resilience. Harsh, critical self-talk is linked to higher stress, increased worry, and decreased performance. On a brain level, negative language activates threat centers like the amygdala, while balanced, compassionate self-talk engages the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for regulation and problem-solving. A fascinating 2024 study from the NIH explored what happens when people hear affirming statements spoken in their own voice. Turns out hearing your own voice activates brain regions tied to identity and personal meaning more strongly than listening to someone else's voice. This helps explain why a single kind sentence you say to yourself can calm your body, while a harsh one can feel crushing. When you speak to yourself, your brain treats it as deeply personal. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change with experience. Every thought or phrase you repeat creates a pathway. Repeat it often enough and that pathway becomes easier to access. Negative Inner Dialogue If your inner dialogue constantly says, “I'm stuck” or “nothing changes,” you're reinforcing that route. When you begin practicing language like, “I'm learning” or “I'm allowed to begin again,” you start forging new trails. At first this might feel uncomfortable, but over time, the brain learns to favor them. In other words, the magic words you repeat most often becomes your reality. That's everyday abracadabra isn't it? Language affects your inner world and shapes how you perceive and interact with others. The brain loves consistency. It filters information to match the story you tell yourself or others. That's how a belief becomes self-fulfilling, not because the universe is against you, but because your nervous system wants coherence. I'm not suggesting any kind of by passing, ignoring reality, or your feelings. However, you can acknowledge reality and still choose language that leaves room for growth. Examples include: “This is hard and I'm learning how to handle it.” “This hurts and I'm allowed to receive support.” “This didn't go how I wanted and I'm still worthy of good things.” A Powerful Use of Words These thoughts or phrasses are still like “abracadabra” because they are a powerful use of words. Ancient healers didn't deny pain or discomfort. They combined practical care with ritual and language and you can do the same. Abracadabra, in its most empowering interpretation, means “I create as I speak.” Every time you describe who you are or want to become, your brain responds and so does the Universe. Possibilities open or close based on the language you choose. Listen to the podcast for the visualization I created to leverage Abracadabra and this idea of diminishing letter by letter to change a situation which updates your inner operating system. As you move through your day, notice how you talk about yourself. You don't need to monitor every word. Just become curious about the ones that feel heavy or limiting. Then, gently replace them with language that aligns with the life you want to create. This is modern magic, neuroplasticity, and a daily practice, all in one exercise . Abracadabra and there you go! Listen to the podcast today at the top of this page or any audio podcast platform. The post Abracadabra: Words You Speak Have the Power to Change Everything appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Folks, I've been in an exreme pain with no relief and decided to let AI take the reigns. While it's a bit heavy handed, it does sum up this volume really well. I'm in need of a much deserved and extended break. I'll be back by the end of January or early February. Top Dance Songs of 2025 Vol. II: The Year Tightens Its Grip on the Dancefloor Volume 2 of Top Dance Songs of 2025 lands with a very different energy than the opening chapter. Where Vol. I introduced the shape of the year, this set confirms it. The middle stretch of 2025 leans deeper into groove, emotion, and vocal-driven hooks that work just as well at sunrise as they do at peak hour. There's also a noticeable shift. Fewer throwaway tracks. More intent. Producers focused on longevity rather than chasing quick viral moments. As a result, Top Dance Songs of 2025 Vol. II feels cohesive, confident, and built for repeat listens. A Strong Opening That Sets the Mood Jonas Blue & Malive kick things off with Edge Of Desire, a smooth builder that balances melody with restraint. It doesn't rush. That tone continues with Calvin Harris and Jessie Reyez on Ocean, where Calvin leans back into emotional songwriting without losing club weight. The Ultimate Spring Break Dance Party Mix 2024! Top Dance Songs 2025: Our Year-End Review Iconic 90s Dance Hits: Ultimate House Classics from 1994-1995 - Vol. 2 90s House Classics 1994 - 1995 Vol. 3: Nostalgia Meets the Dance Floors Old School House Music: 90s Club Anthems from 1994-1995 - Vol. 1 John Summit's presence is immediate. Light Years featuring Inéz opens the door to the melodic side of his catalog this year. It's followed later by Crystallized and Palm Of My Hands, reinforcing how deeply his sound is shaping Top Dance Songs of 2025 across multiple lanes. Chrystal's The Days in the NOTION extended remix brings early-2000s euphoria into a modern frame. It hits that sweet spot between nostalgia and now. Vocal Tracks Doing the Heavy Lifting Vocals matter more in this volume. James Hype's Waterfalls delivers bounce and clarity, while Zerb, Ty Dolla $ign, and Wiz Khalifa's Location gets a darker, more hypnotic edge thanks to the Agents Of Time remix. Calvin Harris returns with Blessings, featuring Clementine Douglas, who quietly becomes one of the defining voices of Top Dance Songs of 2025. She also shines later alongside Sonny Fodera on Tell Me, adding continuity and warmth to the set. David Guetta's triple appearance shows range. Gone Gone Gone (Done Done Done) with Teddy Swims and Tones And I leans pop-forward but stays functional. If (A Better World) with Cedric Gervais taps into classic Guetta tension. Together with Hypaton and Bonnie Tyler surprises with its emotional pull. Underground Energy Meets Mainstage Polish D.O.D's Wrap Yourself Around Me keeps things playful, while Rivo's Last Night in the Korolova remix adds late-night drama. Cloonee's Stephanie (HNTR remix) brings gritty tech-house swagger that resets the room. SIDEPIECE delivers one of the cleanest hooks in the set with Cry For You. It's simple. It works. Chris Lake appears twice and makes both count. Ease My Mind with Abel Balder stays smooth, while Toxic with Ragie Ban brings sharper edges. Mau P's The Less I Know The Better continues his streak of minimal, effective club tools. Max Dean, Luke Dean, and Locky's Can't Decide keeps that momentum rolling. Remakes, Reworks, and Smart Risks Felix Jaehn and SHOUSE's Walk With Me leans into communal energy, while Alok and Alan Fitzpatrick reframe Friday, I'm In Luv with respect rather than gimmicks. Disco Lines and Tinashe's No Broke Boys brings bounce and attitude. Fred Again, Skepta, and PlaqueboyMax's Victory Lap (The Hills Remix Dirty) adds grit that cuts through the polish elsewhere. Dom Dolla's Dreamin featuring Daya is one of the strongest crossover moments in Top Dance Songs of 2025, bridging vocal emotion and club pressure without compromise. Closing With Authority Argy and Meduza's Melodia featuring PollyAnna closes the melodic arc beautifully. Artbat and Vintage Culture follow with She The Last One, locking into a deeper, hypnotic groove. The final stretch feels intentional. Ed Sheeran's Sapphire gets unexpected lift via Charlie Lane. Lady Gaga's Abracadabra in the Kastra remix brings theatrical flair. Delerium and Sarah McLachlan's Silence returns through John Summit's extended lens, proving timeless tracks still matter when handled right. CID and Taylr Renee close the set with Fancy $hit, a confident exclamation point that leaves the floor satisfied, not exhausted. Why Volume 2 Matters Top Dance Songs of 2025 Vol. II isn't louder than Vol. I. It's smarter. More refined. It shows a year settling into its identity. These tracks aren't chasing trends. They're defining them. This is the volume you revisit months later and realize how many of these records stayed in rotation. That's the mark of a strong year. Until the next time...ENJOY! Album: Top Dance Club Songs of 2025: Volume 2Genre: House, Tech House, Future House, Techno, Hard DanceYear: 2025Total Time: 02:21:18 Jonas Blue & Malive - Edge Of Desire (Extended Mix) Calvin Harris & Jessie Reye - Ocean (Original Mix) John Summit feat. Inéz - Light Years (Extended Mix) Chrystal - The Days (NOTION Extended Remix) James Hype feat. Sam Harper & Bobby Harvey - Waterfalls (Extended Mix) Zerb, Ty Dolla Sign & Wiz Khalifa - Location (Agents Of Time Extended Remix) Calvin Harris feat. Clementine Douglas - Blessings (Original Mix) D.O.D feat. NORTH - Wrap Yourself Around Me (Extended Mix) David Guetta, Teddy Swims & Tones And I - Gone Gone Gone (Done Done Done) (David Guetta Extemded Remix) Rivo - Last Night (Korolova Extended Mix) Cloonee, Young M.A & InntRaw - Stephanie (HNTR Remix) Tate McRae - Just Keep Watching (Disco Fries Extended Remix) Ely Oaks & Lavinia - Borderline (Original Mix) SIDEPIECE - Cry For You (Extended Mix) John Summit feat. Cloves - Focus (Sisco Kennedy Club Mix) Chris Lake & Abel Balder - Ease My Mind (Extended Mix) Mau P - The Less I Know The Better (Extended Mix) Max Dean, Luke Dean & Locky - Can't Decide (Extended Mix) Felix Jaehn & SHOUSE - Walk With Me (Original Mix) Sonny Fodera & Clementine Douglas - Tell Me (Extended Mix) David Guetta & Cedric Gervais - If (A Better World) (Extended Mix) David Guetta, Hypaton & Bonnie Tyler - Together (Extended Mix) Alok & Alan Fitzpatrick - Friday, I'm In Luv (Extended Mix) Disco Lines & Tinashe - No Broke Boys (Extended Mix) Fred Again, Skepta & PlaqueboyMax - Victory Lap (The Hills Remix Dirty) Josh Baker & Omar - Back It Up (MK Dub) Dom Dolla feat. Daya - Dreamin (Extended Mix) Argy x Meduza feat. PollyAnna - Melodia (Extended Mix) Artbat & Vintage Culture - She The Last One (Original Mix) John Summitl feat. Inez - Crystallized (Extended Mix) Ed Sheeran - Sapphire (Charlie Lane Extended Remix) Lady Gaga - Abracadabra (Kastra Extended Remix) Delerium feat. Sarah Mclachlan - Silence (John Summit Extended) John Summit & Venbee - Palm Of My Hands (Odd Mob Extended Remix) Chris Lake & Ragie Ban - Toxic (Extended Mix) CID x Taylr Renee - Fancy $hit (Extended Mix) Olivia Dean - Man I Need (Lost Kings Remix)

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp by Judith Dean单词提示1.sultan 苏丹（某些穆斯林国家统治者的称号）2.powder 粉末3.Morocco 摩洛哥原文Chapter 2: A Walk to NowhereEarly the next morning, Abenaza arrived at Aladdin's house, and then he and Aladdin walked to the market.“First of all, we must look at coats.”, Abenaza said.Soon,Aladdin had an expensive new coat and he felt very happy.Then Abenaza and Aladdin walked through the market and looked at the shops.They drank coffee, talked to people, and had a very good dinner.It was a wonderful day for Aladdin on Friday.When the market was closed, Abenaza took Aladdin to the beautiful gardens in the city.They walked under the trees and talked about a shop for Aladdin.“You are very good to me, uncle.”, Aladdin said.Abenaza smiled, “But of course”, he said, “You are my brother's son. Now let us leave the city and go up into the hills. There is something wonderful there and you must see it.”They left the gardens, walked past the sultan's palace and out of the city, up intothe hills.They walked for a long time and Aladdin began to feel tired.“It'snot far now.”, said Abenaza, “We're going to see a beautiful garden, more beautiful than the garden of the Sultan's palace.”At last, Abenaza stopped.“Here we are.”, he said.Aladdin looked, but he could see no gardens on the hills.“Where is this garden, uncle?”, He said.“First we must make a fire.”, said Abenaza.Aladdin did not understand, but he made a fire for his uncle on the ground.Then Abenaza took some powder out of a small box and put it on the fire.He closed his eyes and said, “Abra Cadabra”.At once, the sky went dark.Black smoke came from the fire, and the ground under the fire began to open.Then the smoke went away, and in the ground, there was now a big white stone with aring in it.Aladdin was very afraid.He began to run away, but Abenaza took his arm and hit him on the head.For a minute or two, Aladdin could not speak or move, then he cried. “Why did you do that, uncle.”“You must be a man now, not a child.”, said Abenaza, “I am your father's brother,and you must obey me. Don't be afraid. In a short time, you're going to be a rich man. Now, listen carefully.”He took Aladdin's hand, “only you can move this stone, put your hand on the ring and say your name and your father's name.”Very afraid, Aladdin put his hand on the ring.It was not hot, but very cold.“I am Aladdin, son of Mustafa.”, he said.The stone moved easily, and now Aladdin could see stairs under the ground.“Go down those stairs.”, Abenaza said, “And then through four big rooms in the last room, there is a door into a garden, and under one of the trees there is alamp. You can take some fruit from the trees and but first you must find the lamp. Bring the lamp to me.”“Please come with me, uncle.”, Aladdin said.“No,only you can do this, my boy.”Abenaza took a gold ring off his finger and gave it to Aladdin.“This ring is magic and can protect you.”, he said, “Be careful and bring me the l am pquickly.”Aladdin put the ring on the little finger of his left hand and began to go down the stairs.It was dark and he was afraid, but he was more afraid of Abenaza.And Aladdin was right to be afraid, because Abenaza was not his uncle.He was a magician from Morocco, and he wanted this lamp very much.It was a magic lamp, and only a poor boy from the city could get it for him. A boy called Aladdin.Aladdin went down 100 stairs and into the first room down here.It was not dark, and he went quickly through the rooms to the door into the garden.There were trees in the garden with beautiful fruit of different colors, white, red,green, and yellow.He soon found the lamp under one of the trees.“Why does my uncle want this dirty old lamp?”, he thought.He put it in his pocket.Then he began to take fruit from the trees and to put it in every pocket of his coat.After that he went back to the stairs and began to go up.Soon he could see Abenaza and the blue sky.“Give the lamp to me!”, Abenaza said and put out his hand quickly, “Boy, the lamp.”Aladdin could not get the lamp out of his pocket because it was under the fruit.He looked at Abenaza's angry face and was afraid.“First help me out, then you can have the lamp.”, he said, “Please uncle.”“First the lamp.”, cried Abenaza, “Give me the lamp.”“No.”,Aladdin said.“You good for nothing, you dog, you and the lamp can stay down there.”, angrily Abenaza to the fire and put more powder on it.“Abra Cadabra.”, he called.The big white stone moved again and now Aladdin could not see the sky.He was in the dark under the ground and could not get out.翻译第二章：无处可去第二天一大早，阿贝纳扎来到阿拉丁家，然后他和阿拉丁一起走向市场。 阿贝纳扎说：“首先，我们必须看看外套。”。不久，阿拉丁有了一件昂贵的新外套，他感到非常高兴。 然后，阿贝纳扎和阿拉丁穿过市场，看着商店。 他们喝咖啡，与人交谈，吃了一顿丰盛的晚餐。 星期五对阿拉丁来说是美好的一天。当市场关闭时，阿贝纳扎带阿拉丁去了城里美丽的花园。 他们走在树下，谈论着阿拉丁的商店。 “叔叔，你对我很好。”阿拉丁说。阿贝纳扎微笑着说：“当然，你是我哥哥的儿子。现在，我们离开这座城市，上山去吧。那里有一些美妙的东西，你一定要看看。”他们离开花园，走过苏丹的宫殿，出城，上山。 他们走了很长时间，阿拉丁开始觉得累了。 “现在不远了。”阿贝纳扎说，“我们要去看一个美丽的花园，比苏丹宫殿的花园还要漂亮。”最后，阿贝纳扎停了下来。 “我们到了。”他说。 阿拉丁看了看，但他看不见山上的花园。 “叔叔，这个花园在哪里？”他说。 “首先，我们必须生火。”阿贝纳扎说。 阿拉丁不明白，但他在地上为叔叔生火。 然后，阿贝纳扎从一个小盒子里拿出一些粉末放在火上。 他闭上眼睛说：“阿布拉·卡达布拉。”。 天空立刻变黑了。大火冒出黑烟，火下的地面开始裂开。 然后烟散了，地上有一块大白石头，上面有一个戒指。阿拉丁非常害怕。 他开始逃跑，但阿贝纳扎抓住他的胳膊，打了他的头。 有一两分钟，阿拉丁无法说话或移动，然后他哭了。“你为什么那么做，叔叔。”“你现在必须成为一个男人，而不是一个孩子。”阿贝纳扎说，“我是你父亲的兄弟，你必须服从我。不要害怕。很快，你就会成为一个富人。现在，仔细听。”他握住阿拉丁的手，“只有你能移动这块石头，把手放在戒指上，说出你的名字和你父亲的名字。”非常害怕，阿拉丁把手放在戒指上。天气不热，但很冷。“我是阿拉丁，穆斯塔法的儿子。”他说。 石头很容易移动，现在阿拉丁可以看到地下的楼梯了。 “走下那些楼梯。”阿贝纳扎说，“然后穿过最后一个房间的四个大房间，有一扇门通往花园，在其中一棵树下有一盏灯。你可以从树上摘些水果，但首先你必须找到那盏灯。把灯带给我。”“叔叔，请跟我来。”阿拉丁说。“不，只有你能做到，我的孩子。”阿贝纳扎从手指上摘下一枚金戒指，递给阿拉丁。 “这戒指很神奇，可以保护你。”他说，“小心点，快把灯给我拿来。”阿拉丁把戒指戴在左手的小指上，开始下楼。 天很黑，他很害怕，但他更害怕阿贝纳扎。 阿拉丁害怕是对的，因为阿贝纳扎不是他的叔叔。 他是一位来自摩洛哥的魔法师，他非常想要这盏灯。 这是一盏神灯，只有城里的一个穷孩子才能给他弄到，一个叫阿拉丁的男孩。 阿拉丁走下100级楼梯，走进楼下的第一个房间。 天还不黑，他迅速穿过房间，来到花园的门口。 花园里有树，结着不同颜色的美丽果实，白色、红色、绿色和黄色。 他很快在一棵树下找到了那盏灯。 “为什么我叔叔想要这盏脏兮兮的旧灯？”他想。 他把它放进口袋里。 然后，他开始从树上摘水果，放进外套的每个口袋里。 之后，他回到楼梯上，开始往上走。 很快，他就能看到阿贝纳扎和蓝天。 “把灯给我！”阿贝纳扎说，然后迅速伸出手来，“孩子，灯。”阿拉丁无法从口袋里掏出那盏灯，因为它在水果下面。 他看着阿贝纳扎愤怒的脸，很害怕。 “先帮帮我，然后你就可以拿到灯了。”他说，“叔叔，求求你。”“首先是灯。”阿贝纳扎喊道，“把灯给我。”“不。”阿拉丁说。“你一无是处，你这条狗，你和灯可以一直呆在那里。”，愤怒的阿贝纳扎把更多的粉末放在火上。“阿布拉·卡达布拉。”他喊道。 那块白色的大石头又动了，现在阿拉丁看不见天空了。他在地下黑暗中，无法脱身。

I didn't come to Meshtastic with a plan.I bought a cheap purple device off Etsy for about fifty-five dollars because I'd heard the word a few times and vaguely understood it meant LoRa mesh messaging. I wasn't a prepper. I'm not a ham. I didn't have a scenario in mind. The buy-in was low enough that curiosity won.I live on the 8th floor in Arlington Heights, with windows facing southeast. From that height, there's a clear line of sight over a golf course and across low-rise terrain toward the Gaylord MGM. That's not a metaphor or a thought experiment. It's just geography. If you're going to put a radio somewhere, elevation and openness matter.So I plugged it in and turned it on.At first, it behaved like a gadget. I paired it with my phone. Sent a few test messages. Watched nodes appear and disappear. It worked, which was reassuring, but nothing about it felt consequential. Traffic was sparse. Most activity looked like people checking in, not routing through.I left it on.That turned out to matter more than anything I did deliberately.Over time, it became clear that Meshtastic doesn't reward interaction. It rewards presence. Nodes that come and go don't contribute much beyond their own visibility. Nodes that stay up quietly start to matter in ways that aren't obvious from the app.Eventually, I changed the device role from node to router. Not out of altruism, but because the device was stationary, wall-powered, and well-placed. Letting it sleep made no sense. A sleeping radio with good placement is just wasted capacity.That's where the friction started.Router mode changes how the device behaves. Power management becomes aggressive. Bluetooth access becomes opportunistic instead of persistent. From the phone's perspective, it feels unreliable. From the network's perspective, it's doing exactly what it should.There was a stretch where Bluetooth access felt broken. It wasn't. The control plane was sleeping while the radio stayed active. Once I connected over USB and adjusted the settings with that in mind, the behavior made sense. Deep sleep off. Bluetooth given more patience. The display left on, because power wasn't scarce.Once that was done, the device became boring.And boring is the goal.Around the same time, the local Arlington / MeshDC area started showing more consistent LongFast traffic. More ACKs. More multi-hop messages. Nodes sticking around instead of flickering in and out. Not because of anything I personally changed, but because more devices were staying online, placed well, and allowed to just exist.I chose the handle ABRA. Originally short for Abraham. That felt too personal. Now it's Abracadabra, which fits better. I connected the node to MQTT so it appears on the global map, which is still quietly astonishing. A little purple radio in a window, visible via the modern web, routing messages it doesn't need to read.Most of the coordination, discussion, and culture happens elsewhere anyway. Discord. Reddit. The meta layer. The mesh itself just moves packets.What I learned wasn't radio theory or emergency planning. It was simpler.Meshtastic works best when you stop treating nodes like personal devices and start treating them like infrastructure. Infrastructure doesn't demand attention. It needs uptime, placement, and restraint.I didn't set out to build anything. I just left something on in a good place.Everything else followed.

After a long hiatus from live, human-voiced podcasting, Chris Abraham returns with the unofficial kickoff to a new season of The Chris Abraham Show. Call it Season 10, or just call it “one more than whatever came before.” This episode is less a formal broadcast and more a fireside check-in. No hot takes yet. No grand thesis. Just Uncle Chris catching up, taking inventory, and letting listeners back into the workshop.Chris opens by reflecting on a year spent experimenting with AI-assisted writing and audio. Substacks fed into NotebookLM. Podcasts assembled more like orchestration than performance. He likens himself to a Renaissance painter running a studio: sketch the idea, let the assistants fill in the canvas, then obsessively revise until it feels true enough to sign. It sparked conversations, which felt like a win, even if the whole thing occasionally resembled “DJ Slop.”From there, the episode turns personal. One week post-second ablation, Chris reports that his heart is finally humming along in sinus rhythm after a long struggle with atrial fibrillation. The first procedure failed and took the wind out of his sails, contributing to weight gain, lethargy, and a general retreat from movement. This time feels different. Better sleep. BiPAP nights. The cautious hope of eventually shedding some medications. The slow return to walking, cycling, kettlebells, and the familiar ritual of getting back in the saddle, literally and figuratively.Fitness and body discipline weave through the episode, including a rueful confession: Chris once tattooed a kettlebell on his hand as a motivational Hail Mary… and then promptly stopped lifting. Future tattoo ideas may include a Concept2 logo and the muted horn from The Crying of Lot 49, because symbolism apparently works better than guilt.Work life is steadier. SEO, Google Business Profile recoveries, and AI-adjacent consulting are keeping the lights on. But the real joy lately lives in the nerd margins. Chris dives deep into decentralized systems, inspired by Ghost in the Shell, particularly the sentient blue tanks that sync their “souls” to a server. That idea metastasized into a home-rolled infrastructure project: seven identical Lenovo ThinkPads running Linux Mint, all synchronized via a cloud droplet using Syncthing. Not a backup. A living sync mesh. Every laptop a node. Every document everywhere.That fascination with nodes and meshes extends into the physical world via Meshtastic. Chris recently deployed a LoRa-based radio node, ABRA (short for Abracadabra), hanging from an eighth-floor Arlington window, quietly strengthening a local, license-free mesh network. No voices. No feeds. Just short messages hopping node to node, old-school and strangely comforting. It's part prepper tech, part early-internet nostalgia, part philosophical itch scratched.Elsewhere in the ecosystem: Mastodon survives for now at abraham.su, rescued at the last minute despite the .su clock ticking toward 2030. Micro.blog joins the stack under chrisa.micro.blog and ChrisA.org. Digital homesteading continues.Chris also shares the unexpected joy of joining a long-running Dungeons & Dragons campaign, Curse of Strahd, playing a stubborn Eldritch Knight named Radley, refusing to read the manual, and delighting in chaos alongside a group of grizzled old nerds on Discord. Dice are rolled. Plans go sideways. Everyone survives, mostly.The episode closes with quieter notes: a growing devotion to the Gospels, nightly Episcopal Compline prayers, the simple rhythm of rereading rather than rushing ahead. A Powerball ticket purchased. Gym plans deferred. Kettlebells waiting. A rowing machine sulking upright in the corner.This isn't a manifesto. It's a temperature check. A reintroduction. Uncle Chris is back, heart steadier, systems syncing, curiosity intact, and ready to spend the rest of the year talking through the small things before returning to the big ones.

Jimi Gibson is an entertainer, magician, public speaker and Vice President of Brand Communication at Thrive, an Internet Marketing Agency. Jimi uses magic metaphors to explain the principles behind successful digital marketing. A valuable, Abracadabra, listen.  Along the way we discuss – Magic (1:05), Magic Principles applied to Business (11:00), a verbal Magical Trick (14:00), the Magic Script: Connection, Curiosity, Conversion (18:30), Thrive: Digital Marketing (25:45), AI Magic (31:15), the importance of Content Clarity (36:15), and E.E.A.T.: Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness (36:45). Avail yourself to Jimi's magic @ Thrive. This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.  Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

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Note: This podcast is a considered a music review podcast. While we do not use the actual music, all credits go to the original artists.In the seventh episode of season two of “The Sound Spectrum,” hosts senior Victoria Byers and sophomore Ethan Chatelain share their perspectives on the nominees for the 2026 Grammy awards.The hosts discuss their overall thoughts on the albums and songs nominated, favorite and least favorite songs and who they think will win the awards. This podcast series focuses on reviewing a variety different music projects and music in general. In this episode, Byers and Chatelain discuss how the album was ranked, along with how they felt about the songs and how they were rated in contrast to the other pieces. Some of the songs mentioned is 'Anxiety' by Doechii, 'luther' by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, 'Golden' from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, 'Abracadabra' by Lady Gaga, and more. Next episode, the two plan on reviewing the winners of the Grammy Awards next year or reviewing another album.Music Credits:Crescent Moon by Purrple CatHibiscus by Purrple CatSonder by Purrple CatSunset Drive by Tokyo Music WalkerSlowly by Tokyo Music WalkerMagical Moments by Purrple CatEchoes in Blue by Tokyo Music WalkerGrammy Nominees Albums

Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Malcolm Nance, a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, New York Times bestselling author, and a leading expert on terrorism, extremism, and insurgency. We break down Trump's accelerating slide into authoritarianism, from demanding social-media history from tourists to judges blocking his attempts to federalize the National Guard. Malcolm and I dig into Trump's racist immigration strategy, the growing shift toward a surveillance state, and the intelligence fallout from his Venezuela “drug-boat” strikes and dangerous flirtations with war. We also examine the stakes behind the Epstein grand jury file release, the Russia-Ukraine peace-talk leaks, and why Trump's foreign policy increasingly mirrors Putin's worldview. Thanks to our sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at: https://shopify.com/COHEN True Classics: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/COHEN! #trueclassicpod Subscribe to Michael's Substack: https://therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/ Subscribe to Michael's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part II of my year-end review of pop music across 2025 tackles Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco's 'I Said I Love You First,' Miley Cyrus with 'Something Beautiful,' and Demi Lovato's 'It's Not That Deep.' All three acts shared similar experiences in the earlier halves of their music careers, and this episode discusses the parallels shared between these artists in 2025. For Selena Gomez, I'll be diving into the couples branding behind her work with Benny Blanco, and how both the singles and campaign may be a mismatch for the album's core. On 'It's Not That Deep,' I'll be going through the recent album and how the singles may have prevented the album from reaching its full potential, and how Demi's dance effort is her most ambitious to date. Plus, how does Miley's new album stack up next to 'Can't Be Tamed,' 'She Is Coming,' 'Endless Summer Vacation,' or 'Plastic Hearts?' Let me know your thoughts as well.

Before Gaga does her first show in the country tonight, let's take you back to when... Mother Monster herself Lady Gaga opened up to us about her new album Mayhem, describing it as a collection of dark dreams expressed through celebration, with Abracadabra embodying resilience on the dancefloor. She shared how the music video, choreographed by Paris Goebel, represents the fight of life and was inspired by the strength and joy of the LGBTQ+ community. Gaga expressed deep gratitude to her queer fans, acknowledging their role in shaping her career and emphasizing the importance of standing together. Beyond music, Gaga revealed she’s prioritizing love, family, and creative freedom, even dreaming of writing her own Broadway show in the future. And in the chat, Gaga hints at an Aussie tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puntata #363 - Venerdì 5 Dicembre 2025 Anche oggi grazie alle vostre domande proseguiamo il nostro viaggio di conoscenza parlando di Aleister Crowley, Aiwass, Magick, Thelema e Corrente 93, la formula di Abrahadabra e Abracadabra, il numero 418, illusione, mondo di maya e realtà: il ruolo dell'esoterismo nella definizione di Reale e nel processo di Realizzazione dell'Individuo e dell'Essere.  Per informazioni: www.carlodorofatti.com  Foto: un particolare del Sacro Bosco di Bomarzo (Il Parco dei Mostri o Giardino delle Meraviglie). 

Ironie ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Alltagskommunikation: Wir gebrauchen Ironie unter Freunden, schreiben ironisch im Chat oder schauen Filme und Serien, in denen Ironie ein wichtiges Ausducksmittel ist. Doch was ist Ironie überhaupt? In dieser Folge Sprachpfade schauen wir uns an, was sich hinter der sogenannten verbalen Ironie verbirgt - mithilfe von drei klassischen pragmatischen Ironie-Theorien: Opposition, Echo und Vortäuschung. Alle drei Theorien versuchen zu erklären, wie bei der Ironie der Unterschied zwischen dem Gesagten und dem Gemeinten entsteht. Warum sich die Forschung in Sachen Ironie trotzdem nicht einig ist, diskutieren wir in dieser Folge. Hört gerne rein!Ein Podcast von Anton und Jakob. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprachpfade ---Literaturempfehlungen:Markewitz, Friedrich. 2024. Ironie (Kurze Einführungen in Die Germanistische Linguistik, Band 31). Heidelberg: Universitätsverlag Winter.Garmendia, Joana. 2018. Irony. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Vertiefung:Lapp, Edgar. 1992. Linguistik der Ironie. Tübingen: Gunter Narr Verlag.Grice, Paul. 1991. Studies in the Way of Words: Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.Wilson, Deirdre & Dan Sperber. 2012. Meaning and Relevance. New York: Cambridge University Press.Clark, Herbert H. & Richard J. Gerrig. 1984. On the pretense theory of irony. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. US: American Psychological Association 113. 121–126. Kumon-Nakamura, Sachi, Sam Glucksberg & Mary Brown. 1995. How about another piece of pie: The allusional pretense theory of discourse irony. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. US: American Psychological Association 124(1). 3–21. ---weitere Links:Informationen zu Jonathan Swift: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_SwiftText des Essays "Ein bescheidener Vorschlag" von Jonathan Swift: https://de.wikisource.org/wiki/Ein_bescheidener_VorschlagInformationen zum "Abracadabra": https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrakadabra Gegenüber Themenvorschlägen für die kommenden Ausflüge in die Sprachwissenschaft und Anregungen jeder Art sind wir stets offen. Wir freuen uns auf euer Feedback! Schreibt uns dazu einfach an oder in die DMs: anton.sprachpfade@protonmail.com oder jakob.sprachpfade@protonmail.com ---Grafiken und Musik von Elias Kündiger https://on.soundcloud.com/ySNQ6

When the industry demands boxes, what happens to the artists who don't fit inside them?As the electronic music world accelerates and algorithms dictate the spotlight, what does it really take to succeed in the artistic mission? Recorded live at Amsterdam Dance Event, this special episode dives into the emotional, spiritual, and structural realities of life as a modern artist with Enamour - one of the most musically dexterous and introspective voices in the scene today.Rooted in decades of musicianship and shaped by Washington D.C.'s underground, Enamour has earned support across Rose Avenue, Anjunadeep, Abracadabra, and beyond. But behind the success lies a far deeper story: the psychology of creativity, the quiet battles of perfectionism, the hidden economics of touring, and the slow erosion of the “middle class” of musicians navigating today's increasingly commercialised landscape.“Creativity works best when you stop trying to control it and start learning to listen to it.” - EnamourJoin us as we explore:✅ Reflections from ADE 2025✅ The real emotional cost of the artist's life✅ Why genre fluidity is both a gift and a gamble✅ The truths behind DJ fees + a shrinking creative middle class✅ How fans unknowingly influence culture + lineups✅ Building a career without losing your centre➤ Follow us at:Instagram:⁠⁠ @missionmakersInstagram:⁠⁠ @dj.n1njaTikTok:⁠⁠ @dj_n1njaSoundcloud:⁠⁠ @dj-ninja➤ Credits:Music: Mission Makers - N1NJA (Unreleased)Producer: Farah Nanji➤ For show notes + more on our host visit:⁠⁠https://mission-makers.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dj-ninja.com/⁠⁠

Kicking off my chronological review of pop music across 2025 with Tate McRae's 'So Close To What' & Lady Gaga's 'MAYHEM.' Both artists kicked off in Q1 with some of the years most defining albums, and in this episode I'm breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of both projects in reference to the specific artists catalog, and the grand scheme of pop music at large. Plus, I'll be diving into the campaigns surrounding each album and how they tie to both longevity, public narrative, and their own Grammy chances. Did these albums hold up after months? Did the campaigns promoting the album help the artists reach their potential? I'll also be giving a special shoutout to another great Q1 project, which is 'SALVATION' by Rebecca Black.

Podcast for a deep examination into the career and life choices of Eddie Murphy & Jim Carrey. Sorry for this one, everybody. The movie's bad. Real, real bad. Is it on the same level of such terrible titans like 'Planet 51' and 'Eight Crazy Nights'? Find out on this week's episode of 'What the Hell Happened to Them?' Email the cast at whathappenedtothem@gmail.com Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in November 2025. References may feel confusing and/or dated unusually quickly. 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and that's it (unsurprisingly): https://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Burt-Wonderstone-Blu-ray/dp/B00CJ5BG8Y/ Music from "Abracadabra" by Sugar Ray   Artwork from BJ West   quixotic, united, skeyhill, vekeman, murphy, carrey, versus, vs, incredible, burt, wonderstone, magician, gandolfini, wilde, buschemi, vegas, angel, carey

From Jeffy’s Online Books to everything from A to Z, Amazon.com is an empire amongst empires. Bezos created something remarkable. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is… Well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Pinpoint Payments Ad] Dave Young: Ding-dong. Okay. Well, I was making noises there as we started. Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here alongside Stephen Semple, and we’re talking about empires. I mean, businesses that started tiny and grew into behemoths, in this case, and often… Well, every time what we do is we let the countdown to the recording start, and then Stephen whispers in my ear today’s topic, and we see if I recognize it. Maybe perhaps I’ve heard of them. And today, he just said one word, Amazon. And I’m like, “Is that a river?” I mean, that’s what we all said back in the day when Jeff Bezos started it- Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: … was, “Really, you named it after a river in South America? What are you thinking? What’s wrong with you?” But I guess he proved them wrong. Stephen Semple: What you’re going to discover, wasn’t actually the first name. Dave Young: Oh, cool. They started with a different name and then switched to Amazon. Stephen Semple: Jeffy’s Online Books? Dave Young: Well, and here’s the thing. We’re 200-and-some-odd episodes in, and we’ve managed to hold off not covering Amazon. That’s a good point. Yeah. Stephen Semple: And I resisted myself, because basically everything that’s to be said about Amazon has probably been said, but I did come across a couple of interesting little tidbits that we’re going to focus on- Dave Young: Oh, cool. Stephen Semple: … that I hope gives a little bit different picture to Amazon than the other things, people. Look, Amazon is a massive success, has changed the way the world is, was unbelievably innovative and forward-thinking. And today, Amazon does like 8,000 orders a minute. Dave Young: A minute? Stephen Semple: A minute. Dave Young: Unbelievable. Stephen Semple: Crazy, isn’t it? Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Stephen Semple: And Jeff Bezos is one of the richest men in the world, and Amazon is just a monster out there. But here’s the thing that’s also really interesting. Jeff Bezos did not come from technology or retail. And how often have we seen this over and over and over again, that these businesses are built by people from outside the industry? That is like 9 out of 10, or probably even more like 99 out of 100. He was an investment guy that was working in the early ’90s on Wall Street. That’s what he was doing. And he was making big bucks doing research in the technology space. So he was working in the space, but he wasn’t a tech guy or a retail guy. And he comes across this report about growth in the internet space. And he literally… It boggles his mind. He’s working away in Wall Street, comes across this report, and it says, the space is growing at 2300%. And he literally, as the story goes, picks up the phone, calls the analyst, and said, “There’s a typo here.” And they were like, “No, this is how it’s growing.” And he was like, “Oh my God.” Now, let’s think about this for a moment, because it’s easy to forget this. 1989 is when the first online transaction on the World Wide Web happened. Dave Young: I wouldn’t have thought it was even that long ago, but yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah, yeah, but it was, like, one- Dave Young: Yeah. It’s ancient history now, but… Stephen Semple: We forget, we forget how much the growth is. And if you really want to go back, probably the best documentation of the growth we’ve had is episode 227 on AOL. Because AOL was really a driver of internet growth. It really was. It was really one of the pioneers that took people online. So to be looking at these things in the early ’90s and go, “Hey, I see growth in online retail,” that’s really forward-thinking. I’ve got to give Bezos credit. Not a lot of people were thinking that way. So he looks at this growth and he says, “There’s got to be potential to do a business in this space.” And that’s where he starts off. We’ve got to do a business in this space. So he does brainstorming ideas with his wife at the time, McKinsey, and they look at investment sites, they look at advice sites, but he decides it needs to be a store, because people shop every day. Everyone. It’s mass- Dave Young: An online store, yeah. Stephen Semple: It’s mass, it’s something we do all the time, it’s habitual, and he doesn’t want to do something that’s a niche. And it has no boundaries, and ideally you could remove a lot of the friction in shopping. But he realizes he can’t start that way. This is the other part where I thought he was brilliant. His vision was always online store, but he knew you can’t start as an online store. You can’t become known for being an online store. It’s too big. You need to pick one thing. Dave Young: But he had that vision long before he started selling books. Stephen Semple: The goal was to sell everything. Dave Young: Everything. Stephen Semple: But he knew that’s not where you start. And this is what I find interesting. It’s amazing how many startups I talk about have these massive visions, and it’s too big. You can have that massive vision, but you got to still start with something smaller. And that starting something smaller doesn’t limit you. Jeff Bezos has proven that. So he steps back in this point. He’s trying to figure out, “Well, what’s the one thing I want to do?” And he ordered a book called Cyberdreams by Asimov, and it took two weeks to arrive and arrived damaged. And the ordering process was a bit of a pain in the neck. And he went, “You know what? There’s an opportunity to do better here.” And at the time, the book business is very fragmented. There’s two big players, Barnes & Noble, and Borders. But they combined are only 25% of book sales. So still, most book sales are being done by little retailers. So it’s dominated by all sorts of little players, and they don’t do a good job of shipping books. So he says, “There’s the opportunity. Books is the opportunity.” He quits Wall Street where he is making like a million bucks a year, moves to Seattle to start the business, and he moves to Seattle because University of Washington at the time has got basically the top computer engineering school, Microsoft is there, so there’s lots of good engineers available. Dave Young: Gotcha. Stephen Semple: Hires a programmer, Shel Kaphan. And the first name of the company was not Amazon. It was Cadabra, as in- Dave Young: Cadabra. Abra. Stephen Semple: As in “Abracadabra, your book arrives.” Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Name didn’t work well. People thought it was… Dave Young: Magic supplies, or- Stephen Semple: No. Well, they actually mistake it, Cadabra for cadaver. Dave Young: Yeah, that’s not good either, now that I think about it. Stephen Semple: So they needed a new name, and they had very much still the phone book mentality. Remember how everybody wanted to be listed first in the phone book? Dave Young: Sure. You start with an A. Stephen Semple: So you start with an A, and the first name that kind of came along that they thought they could do anything with was Amazon. Okay, yeah. You know, it’s [inaudible 00:08:32] a river, all this other stuff. So they just went, “Sure, let’s do Amazon. We can make that work.” Dave Young: Well, and the smart thing is he picked a… unless I’m wrong, he picked one word as the name. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: It wasn’t Amazon Booksellers. Stephen Semple: No, Amazon. Dave Young: Amazon Online Booksellers. Stephen Semple: Right, because he still had the vision — Dave Young: That’s limiting. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right, because he still had the vision, “I’m going to do more than this, but I need to start with one thing.” So Amazon. Dave Young: So that vision dictates you find a name that is big enough to handle the vision. Stephen Semple: Yes. World’s biggest river, right? So it’s June 16th, 1995, Amazon goes live. They wanted to make it simple and easy to order books, and what would happen is they will get the sale, then they turn around and buy the book from the wholesaler, repackage the book, and ship it out to you. So they basically had no inventory. Dave Young: I was going to say, you could test the whole idea by just setting up your office near a brick and mortar bookstore and walking over and buying the book. Stephen Semple: Instead, they were buying the wholesale. Dave Young: Drop it in the mail. But they’re buying from wholesale, so there’s a little profit in it for them. That’s good. Stephen Semple: Yep. So the book would come in, they would repack it, ship it to the customer. So really, at first they had no physical inventory, but they had a list of a million books. They could basically sell any book that they could get from a wholesaler. And Amazon rolls out with this claim. They have the Earth’s biggest bookstore, which is really crazy. Any book store could claim that, because they all had access to the same million books. But I also love… There was a little bit of an unusual wording here. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off, and trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: I also love, there was a little bit of an unusual wording here, because you sort of expect it to be the world’s biggest bookstore, rather than the Earth’s biggest bookstore. Dave Young: Oh yeah, that’s a good point. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? And I think that really, again, the slightly unusual wording that fit but doesn’t fit sort of makes things stand out a little bit more. The first week, they do 13,000 in sales. Everybody’s working, boxing books, including Bezos in the early days, and they’re struggling to keep up. Like, it’s working. Then they get a call from Yahoo. So remember, at the time, Yahoo is the monster. Mid-’90s, Yahoo is the leading search engine by a country mile. And Yahoo had this thing that they would do. Each week, they would feature the hottest websites on their landing page. And they give Amazon a call and they say, “Hey, would you like to be featured?” Now, they’re struggling to keep up. Bezos says, “Yep. Keep the pedal to the metal.” So Amazon’s already behind in orders, but they go for it, because the whole idea is get big fast. In a month, they’ve got orders from all 50 states, 25 countries, but they don’t have the infrastructure to keep up, and they’re operating at a loss and growing. So in 1996, they arrange for $8 million investment and they start hiring and updating infrastructure. Now, this point, they get the attention of Barnes & Noble. Remember, Barnes & Noble is the biggest retailer at this time. The CEO meets with them, and he’s known as being kind of a bit of a ruthless guy. He tells Jeff that Barnes & Noble is going to launch their site and it’s going to kill them. So the alternative is sell to Barnes & Noble. Barnes & Noble basically says, “Bezos, we’re going to bury you.” Bezos says, “No.” But here’s where Bezos is smart. Basically, Barnes & Noble tipped their hand. So in May, 1997, Barnes & Noble launches their site, and it’s not bad, and it’s getting better, but the heads-up made Bezos realize he needed the capital to compete. So he had also arranged to go public. So when Barnes & Noble launched their site, Bezos went public, literally same month, May, ’97. And he raises $54 million. But what he realizes, to win, he now needs to stock inventory and do it quicker than Barnes & Noble. So he starts building warehouses. Then, what is the next natural thing to add to books? Movies, and music. Remember? Dave Young: Yeah, I’m just… Stephen Semple: Right, because movies were DVD, and music was CDs, right? Nice, natural add-on. Dave Young: And you’ve already got people competing in that space. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: You’ve got places that are selling CDs and shipping you movies, like Netflix. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So it’s 1999, and he grows from 610 million to 1.6 billion, 170% growth with the addition of that. Now, here’s the problem. The dot-com bubble bursts, and lots of businesses fail. Investors are switching their focus away from growth. You know how there was that whole thing, burn rate, burn rate, burn rate, doesn’t matter, you don’t need to be profitable. Now all of a sudden, you got to be profitable. And Amazon’s still losing money. And Bezos is told by the board that he needs to make money, he needs to raise prices. This is what the board says. “Dude, you’re raising prices.” What does Bezos do? Announces he’s lowering prices across the board by 30% on everything. He stands against the board, because he says, “This is my opportunity to crush the competition and win.” It’s really interesting, the Monday Morning Memo this week, from Roy H. Williams. So we need to note, it’s October 6th, so any listeners should go back, mondaymorningmemo.com, October 6th. Read that because it’s really interesting what Roy wrote this morning. It’s write down this whole idea, that when things slow down, this is when the little guy can crush the big guys. Dave Young: The big guy, yeah. Stephen Semple: This is what he did. Bezos stood against the board, board, said, “Raise prices,” Bezos said, “No, this is my opportunity to put the foot down, put the hammer down, and win.” And that’s what he did. And guess what? Not only that, few quarters after doing that, they hit profitability for the first time, because they exploded the transactions. They killed their competitors in that moment. So I think the parts that came across interesting for me that I wanted to talk about when it comes to Amazon is this whole idea of he knew he wanted to do something big, but he knew he couldn’t start large. So he spent a lot of time thinking about what’s the natural thing for me to start with? And he looked for something that was fragmented, then it’s easy to go in, that was not being done well, but was already a fairly regular purchase, so he did books. And then in terms of the expansion, what’s something that has very similar characteristics to books? Movies, music. Dave Young: That people are already accustomed to purchasing online. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: And startup people will talk about the minimum viable product, or minimum viable service, right? Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: And that’s sort of this. Stephen Semple: It is sort of, because he did it with no inventory. Dave Young: Sort of, but it’s not quite, though. Stephen Semple: Not quite. Dave Young: Because he wasn’t trying to make the minimum viable product or service. He was trying to find the entry path to something much, much bigger. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: When you have this idea for a business that, oh, we’re going to sell this thing online, or we’re going to do this service, and you just… When you think about minimum viable product, you’re forced to think small, and I think in some cases the risk is that you trim back that big vision. Stephen Semple: Yeah. He managed to hold- Dave Young: And you lose it. Stephen Semple: So there’s two areas where Bezos really showed his brilliance. And look, he’s shown his brilliance in so many different things. There’s whole books that have been written around his philosophies and whatnot. But these were the two that I thought have not been talked about before that I think we can all learn from as entrepreneurs, is he managed to hold those two ideas in his head, the long-term vision and the short-term thing he needed to do to get started. And he didn’t have the one limit the other. One, he was very clear, this one is the pathway to the other. But he was also okay to be known initially as a bookseller. He was fine with that. But he was able to hold those two contradictory ideas in his head and not sacrifice one for the other. And I think you’re right. A lot of people struggle with that, and he was brilliant at that. Dave Young: He was focused on it. Stephen Semple: He never lost sight of it. Dave Young: That’s a really good take on Amazon. I love this one. Stephen Semple: The other part is, and I think it’s particularly relevant for where we are today, is because there’s a lot of talk of consumer confidence slipping and things along that lines, is that he stood against his board. His board was like, “Okay, the tune of the day is we got to get profitable. You have to raise prices.” And what he knew is if he raised prices, this idea wasn’t going to work. And look, I’m not normally one saying, “Go lower prices. Go lower prices. Go lower prices.” But strategically, here’s what he knew at this point. His competitors were failing, his competitors were not making money, and his competitors had no more access to capital. This was the opportunity to destroy his online competitors. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: The final nail… This is my opportunity to put my foot on their throat and win. Normally, a lowering a prices is not going to do that, but strategically in that moment, strategically in that moment, it was going to crush the competition. Dave Young: And he didn’t change the vision of the company to always be the low-cost supplier, right? It’s, like, that’s changed now. Stephen Semple: Right. Yes. Dave Young: You may find it for less on Amazon, but you may not. He didn’t make it as a strategy of focus on the company. Again, he made it as strategic decision for competition reasons. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: Which is what Walmart did, right? Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: It’s just a similar story that’s not in the brick-and-mortar space. I love hearing this story. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And he took advantage of the moment. He saw that there’s this moment where this will work. There’s this moment in time where this will work, and I’m going to take advantage of this moment. Dave Young: And he became incredibly rich. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Still is. And here’s, to me, the happy ending, okay? When he got divorced, his ex-wife got half of it, half of… I don’t know, half of Amazon, but half of all the money, at least, and she’s been given it away to charities and helping all kinds of people, not buying yachts. Stephen Semple: And look, and he didn’t fight it. He recognized her role. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Oh, sure. Stephen Semple: He recognized her role. Dave Young: No, [inaudible 00:19:52] full credit for that. Stephen Semple: It was not one of these drawn-out-in-court battles, because we didn’t hear anything about it. Dave Young: Yeah, and- Stephen Semple: So he did the right thing. Dave Young: Yeah, I think so. And she’s doing a great thing. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Right? She’s clearly thought, well, yeah, “I can help a lot of people , still live a fantastic life.” Stephen Semple: I’d been resisting doing Amazon, although I felt like it’s hard to have a podcast like this and not talk about Amazon. Dave Young: It is. Stephen Semple: But I wanted to find a couple of things that I think just were a little bit different take, and a couple of things that we can really take away as business owners. And I like to call it the thin edge of the wedge strategy. What’s that starting point which you identified, that then you can pivot to the larger thing. And also, in the tough times, that’s your opportunity to become the leader. Dave Young: Okay. Well, that’s it for the giant, Amazon. Stephen Semple: Yep. Dave Young: You’re talking about an empire. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Next week, as marketers, we’ll be back to talking about the Apple 1984 commercial. No, we won’t. Thank you, Stephen. Stephen Semple: Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute empire-building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

O véu entre o mundo dos vivos e dos mortos está mais fino, e o Cinem(ação) entra em clima sombrio com o episódio #623. Rafael Arinelli, Sil Perez, Natália Malini e Henrique Rizatto reúnem-se para celebrar o Halloween em grande estilo: com risadas, curiosidades e uma boa dose de sustos. Este é o guia definitivo para quem ama o Dia das Bruxas e quer mergulhar nas origens místicas, nas tradições e nos filmes que definem essa data.O papo passa pelas raízes celtas do antigo festival de Samhain, rito que marcava o fim do verão e a chegada do novo ciclo, quando o mundo espiritual se misturava ao terreno. Da transição dos nabos para as abóboras nas lanternas do famoso Jack-o'-lantern à chegada da festa ao Brasil nos anos 90, impulsionada por Hollywood, o episódio traça um panorama histórico e cultural fascinante.Mas a conversa também é sobre cinema, muito cinema. Entre cults e clássicos, o grupo monta uma verdadeira maratona temática: de slashers como “Terrifier” a comédia sobrenatural de “Abracadabra”, passando pelo folclore de Zé do Caixão, o lúdico de “A Noiva Cadáver” e o terror psicológico de “Nós”. Tem espaço até para o horror nacional e suas nuances culturais, mostrando que o medo, no fundo, é universal.Entre sustos e memórias, o Halloween surge aqui como uma porta de entrada para o gênero do medo - uma data em que o bizarro se torna divertido e o sombrio ganha cor e trilha sonora. Então, coloque sua fantasia, acenda sua abóbora e venha com o Cinem(ação) desvendar por que o Halloween continua encantando gerações.• 05m35: Pauta Principal• 1h12m31: Plano Detalhe• 1h26m52: EncerramentoOuça nosso Podcast também no:• Spotify: https://cinemacao.short.gy/spotify• Apple Podcast: https://cinemacao.short.gy/apple• Android: https://cinemacao.short.gy/android• Deezer: https://cinemacao.short.gy/deezer• Amazon Music: https://cinemacao.short.gy/amazonAgradecimentos aos padrinhos: • Bruna Mercer• Charles Calisto Souza• Daniel Barbosa da Silva Feijó• Diego Alves Lima• Eloi Xavier• Flavia Sanches• Gabriela Pastori Marino• Guilherme S. Arinelli• Thiago Custodio Coquelet• William SaitoFale Conosco:• Email: contato@cinemacao.com• X: https://cinemacao.short.gy/x-cinemacao• BlueSky: https://cinemacao.short.gy/bsky-cinemacao• Facebook: https://cinemacao.short.gy/face-cinemacao• Instagram: https://cinemacao.short.gy/insta-cinemacao• Tiktok: https://cinemacao.short.gy/tiktok-cinemacao• Youtube: https://cinemacao.short.gy/yt-cinemacaoApoie o Cinem(ação)!Apoie o Cinem(ação) e faça parte de um seleto clube de ouvintes privilegiados, desfrutando de inúmeros benefícios! Com uma assinatura a partir de R$30,00, você terá acesso a conteúdo exclusivo e muito mais! Não perca mais tempo, torne-se um apoiador especial do nosso canal! Junte-se a nós para uma experiência cinematográfica única!Plano Detalhe:• (Henrique): Youtube: Entre Plano - Zé do Caixão: O Pai do Terror Brasileiro• (Henrique): Filme: A Vizinha Perfeita• (Sil): Filme: Prédio Vazio• (Natália): Filme: O Palhaço no Milharal• (Natália): Série: Entrevista com o Vampiro• (Natália): Livro: Sacrifícios Humanos• (Rafa): Álbum: Dominguinho• (Rafa): Documentário: Lembrança do Artista Robert De Niro Sr.Edição: ISSOaí

In one of the best movies every created, this week we dive into The Prestige. Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlet Johanson, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo....and David Bowie. This fantasy/adventure film is a tale of magic, deception, sacrifice, mystery, love and a little bit of crime drama. It's a woeful 19th century cautionary tale of not trusting ANYONE, maybe double checking the woods and don't cheat on your (?) wife. Like we said, it's perfect. Any other take is fake news. 

Lady Gaga is a singer, songwriter, producer, and actress from New York. She's one of the biggest artists in the world. She's also won 14 Grammys, 2 Golden Globes, and an Oscar. And in March 2025, she released her sixth album, Mayhem. For this episode, I talked to her about a song from that album called “Abracadabra.” She co-wrote it and co-produced it with Andrew Watt and Cirkut, and they recorded it in Rick Rubin's studio, Shangri-La. That's also where we recorded the interview for this episode.For more info, visit songexploder.net/lady-gaga.

Il 29 settembre del 1982 ascoltavamo "Abracadabra" della Steve Miller Band.Potete riascoltare tutte le curiosità su questa canzone nell'audio allegato.

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In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike explore the powerful concept of cognitive clarity—the antidote to anxiety and the constant mental noise of modern life. Learn how to manage racing thoughts, move from fear-based reactivity to logical clarity, and reclaim your emotional sovereignty by choosing your own narrative over external expectations. ✨ Topics include: • Why anxiety lives in the future • How to externalize racing thoughts • Regaining emotional sovereignty from validation-seeking • Listening to learn vs. listening to respond • The ancient meaning of “Abracadabra” and why your words matter

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike explore the powerful concept of cognitive clarity—the antidote to anxiety and the constant mental noise of modern life. Learn how to manage racing thoughts, move from fear-based reactivity to logical clarity, and reclaim your emotional sovereignty by choosing your own narrative over external expectations. ✨ Topics include: • Why anxiety lives in the future • How to externalize racing thoughts • Regaining emotional sovereignty from validation-seeking • Listening to learn vs. listening to respond • The ancient meaning of “Abracadabra” and why your words matter

L'info du matin - Ce matin, Grégory Ascher et Justine Salmon ont expliqué pourquoi les meilleurs somnifères, ce sont vos pieds ! Une astuce validée par la science. Le winner du jour - Tentative de record du monde pour ce cycliste et son vélo en bois stoppée net après 4 mètres : la pédale casse. - Une infirmière part au travail sans pantalon. Fatigue, quand tu nous tiens ! Le flashback du jour - Janvier 1993 : sortie du film *Les Visiteurs- avec Jean Reno et Christian Clavier. Et en tête des ventes : la BO de *Bodyguard- avec "I Will Always Love You" de Whitney Houston. Les savoirs inutiles - "Abracadabra" était autrefois une formule magique contre la fièvre au Moyen Âge avant l'arrivée du Doliprane. La chanson du jour - Calogero "Pomme C" Les 3 choses à savoir sur Bruce Springsteen Jeu RTL2 Pop-Rock Live - Alexandre de Grenoble gagne son séjour à Paris et ses invitations VIP pour le RTL2 Pop Rock Live au Trianon le 10 octobre avec Sting, Charlotte Cardin, Helena et The Last Dinner Party. Le jeu surprise (ni oui ni non) - Olivier de Reims repart avec une brosse à dents My Variation. La banque RTL2 - Marie de Niort gagne un iPhone 16. - Laurine de Francheville remporte un séjour d'une semaine avec Lagrange Vacances. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Enjoy this week's episode with duo producers & Djs SAVAGE & SHE. Very few artists have made the impact that Savage & SHē have made on the music scene in the past few years with their unique blend of Afro House, Melodic Techno, enchanting melodies and hypnotic vocals that have literally taken them to every corner of the world. Signed to some of the most sought after labels in the electronic music space today and topping the charts on a regular basis Savage & SHē have dominated the underground with hit releases on Crosstown Rebels, Radiant, Go Deeva & Abracadabra. Headlining market leading venues, festivals and events has become a regular practice for Savage & SHē from their residencies at Scorpio in Mykonos and in Ibiza to playing over 12,000 people at Universo Parallelo in Brazil. Their live sets are nothing short of breathtaking, connective, intimate and revolutionary as they blend beautiful vocals, animalistic percussion and driving rhythms to create unforgettable moments. Almared, Jateen - We'll Be Fine feat. Tazia Farrao (Savage & Shē remix) REDOLENT Luch, Ape Drums - Ffm Gudinho, Sam Meier, V. Tino - The Jungle Miishu - id (unreleased) Tiesto - Drifting (Arodes Remix) Francis Mercier - Baianá (Boa Noite) Andreas Vural - Afuri Jullius - Mine (Romy Janssen Remix) - unreleased Dragonette, Moeaike, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Cat Dealers, Bruno Martini - Summer Thing Bedouin - Better Than This (Dorian Craft & Baron Remix) Caiiro, Chaleee - Zaya - unreleased Mee-Kay - Cry Baby (Handz of Time) Sting - Shape Of My Heart (Shimza, Levym Remix) - unreleased This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

It's August 21, 1982, and Dave and Milt are back in the Time Machine, swimming in the Billboard Top 10 like it's the world's most awkward pool party. Chicago is apologizing all over the place with “Hard to Say I'm Sorry,” Fleetwood Mac is politely asking you to “Hold Me,” and Survivor is still living off that “Eye of the Tiger” Rocky money. Along the way, we detour into soda-related TikTok challenges (yes, apparently Sprite is dangerous now), celebrity death news (spoiler: not good news), and listener emails that range from insightful to “are you sure you hit send on the right show?” You'll also get trivia, remakes, a live “Kids in America” cameo from Billy Joe Armstrong, and a heated swap-out session where we boot some Top 10 squatters in favor of better songs from the same era. We break down Chicago's yacht-rock-adjacent apology, Fleetwood Mac's post-breakup awkward magic, and Steve Miller's “Abracadabra” (spoiler: it's about bras). Then it's all Mellencamp all the time—his name changes, his childhood surgery, his failed acting gigs, and yes, the time Mark Wahlberg tried to rap “Hurt So Good” for reasons unknown to mankind. By the time we get to “Eye of the Tiger,” we've covered Paul Anka swing covers, the movie Swingers (which is not about what you think), and every ridiculous tangent your mother warned you about. We close with some song swaps, listener feedback, and a reflection on how the early '80s somehow made both syrupy ballads and aggressive workout anthems coexist on the same chart without anyone's head exploding. Topics  00:24 – Banter and Soda Talk 01:10 – The Sprite Challenge: Darwinism in a Can 02:14 – Pop Culture News & Celebrity Deaths 04:11 – Listener Emails (Some of Which We Actually Read) 06:02 – Music Trivia and Useless but Fun Facts 07:28 – Countdown Recap + Air Supply: The Musical NyQuil 10:06 – Chicago's Over-Apologetic Hit 18:46 – Fleetwood Mac's Polite Cry for Affection 29:19 – Steve Miller's “Abracadabra” (Yes, Really) 39:29 – Mellencamp Evolution: From Cougar to Heartland Icon 42:01 – Wahlberg Raps Mellencamp (You've Been Warned) 44:25 – Pulp Fiction & The Soul Theory (Because Why Not) 46:56 – Top 10 Recap of August 21, 1982 48:52 – “Eye of the Tiger”: From Rocky to Ringtone 54:45 – Paul Anka Swings the Tiger 56:35 – Swingers: False Advertising 58:32 – Song Substitutions & Why We're Right 01:15:58 – Closing Thoughts & Open Season on Feedback

Sydney and Jack are back! And they brought the devil with them! Join them as they navigate 70's late night TV and... Satan? Abracadabra y'all!

Hour 2 - Jacob & Tommy ride off into the weekend with a visit from Royals Insider Jaylon Thompson.

The year is almost halfway over, and there have already been so many incredible new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their best albums of 2025 so far. Plus, they'll hear picks from the production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsFeatured Songs:Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025Tune-Yards, "Sanctuary," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025Sex Scenes, "I'm Not Your T.V.," Everything Makes Me Sick, Big Neck, 2025Jetstream Pony, "Bubblegum Nothingness," Bowerbirds and Blue Things, Spinout Nuggets, 2025Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Toecurler," Death Hilarious, Rocket, 2025Pneu, "Egyptocratie Numéraire," Get Old Or Die Tryin, Head, 2025Lucy Dacus, "Big Deal," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025Trupa Trupa, "Sister Ray," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025Lambrini Girls, "Special Different," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025YHWH Nailgun, "Pain Fountain," 45 Pounds, AD 93, 2025Lady Gaga, "Abracadabra," Mayhem, Interscope, 2025Viagra Boys, "Bog Body," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025FKA Twigs, "Room of Fools," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025mckusky, "autofocus on the prime directive," the world is still here and so are we, Ipecac, 2025Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Local H, "Bound for the Floor," As Good as Dead, Island, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Perched atop Hathorne Hill, the real-life inspiration for Arkham Asylum hides a history of madness, cruelty, and restless spirits buried beneath its polished brick facade.FREE Word Search and Crossword Puzzle for this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/ArkhamDanversJoin the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Mother Shipton was known for her prognostication skills – but she was even more well known for her grotesque appearance. So much so that she was nicknamed The York Witch, and the Devil's Daughter. But others have another name for her… hoax. (The Devil's Daughter) *** A family heirloom begins acting strange when a woman moves into her deceased grandmother's home. (I Moved Into My Dead Grandmother's House) *** Is it possible that ghosts, visions, and other paranormal experiences are not only real – but also good for your mental health? (Therapeutic Ghosts) *** After it closed, the old hospital site became a popular destination for thrill-seeking kids looking for the scare of a lifetime. Why does Danvers State Hospital rank among history's most infamous asylums? (The Infamy of Danvers State Hospital) *** Attend any amateur magic show and most assuredly you will hear a certain word at least once. Why do illusionists use this word? What does it mean – if anything? We'll look at the very interesting history behind the word “Abracadabra.” (Say The Magic Word)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In, “Arkhams' Dark Past”00:03:36.808 = Show Open00:05:36.569 = The Devil's Daughter, Mother Shipton00:11:29.548 = I Moved Into My Dead Grandmother's House00:17:34.047 = The Infamy of Danvers State Hospital00:24:25.409 = Therapeutic Ghosts00:34:29.402 = Say The Magic Word00:40:26.739 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Arkham's Dark Past” was written by Darren Marlar“I Moved Into My Dead Grandmother's House” by Kelsey for Your Ghost Stories: https://tinyurl.com/rjcvecr“The Devil's Daughter” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/vp6vlo4“Therapeutic Ghosts” by Andreas Sommer for Aeon: https://tinyurl.com/r7xcv2v“The Infamy of Danvers State Hospital” by William DeLong for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/rd223yu“Say The Magic Word” from Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/sl9nlzm=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 2020EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ArkhamDanversDanvers State Hospital, Hathorne Hill, Arkham Asylum inspiration, haunted asylums, abandoned mental hospitals, Danvers Massachusetts history, creepy places in Massachusetts, haunted hospitals, Kirkbride building, real Arkham Sanitarium, Salem Witch Trials connection, lobotomy history, Danvers State ghost stories, Avalon Danvers Apartments, paranormal Massachusetts, dark history of Danvers, insane asylum horror, gothic architecture asylum, haunted Kirkbride institutions, Massachusetts haunted locations

Abracadabra! Will and Sabrina are watching “Now You See It” starring Aly Michalka and Johnny Pacar. This film premiered in 2005 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been Onya's season to win since she walked into the workroom in that vest, but this finale had us a bit nervous. Sam's red carpet and Lexi's rollerskates left them both primed for an All Stars comeback, and Crystal winning Miss Congeniality mayo feel righty real! But it all came down to the burger queen of Cleveland vs Tampa's answer to Tracee Ellis Ross. Abracadabra may not have been a magical lip sync for either of them, but some seasons it does just come down to track record. Also Liza was there!Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get full access to our recap of Season 3 of "The White Lotus, plus movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Espana, Global All Stars, Philippines and more.Join us at our OnlyMary's level for our recap of Season 5 of Drag Race plus even more movie reviews, brackets, and deep dives into our personal lives!Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmaryEmail: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @alrightmarypodJohnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram)Colin: @colindrucker_ (Instagram)Web: www.alrightmary.com  

A joint advisory labels Fast Flux a national security threat. Europol shuts down a major international CSAM platform. Oracle verifies a data breach. A new attack targets Apache Tomcat servers. The Hunters International group pivots away from ransomware. Hackers target Juniper routers using default credentials. A controversy erupts over a critical CrushFTP vulnerability.  Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research at SANS Technology Institute unpacks Next.js.  Abracadabra, alakazam — poof! Your credentials are gone. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research at SANS Technology Institute, is discussing Next.js and how similar problems have led to vulnerabilities recently. Selected Reading Fast Flux: A National Security Threat (CISA) Don't cut CISA personnel, House panel leaders say, as they plan legislation giving the agency more to do (CyberScoop) CSAM platform Kidflix shut down by international operation (The Record) AI Image Site GenNomis Exposed 47GB of Underage Deepfakes (Hackread) Oracle tells clients of second recent hack, log-in data stolen, Bloomberg News reports (Reuters) Hackers Exploiting Apache Tomcat Vulnerability to Steal SSH Credentials & Gain Server Control (Cyber Security News) Hunters International Ransomware Gang Rebranding, Shifting Focus (SecurityWeek) Hackers Actively Scanning for Juniper's Smart Router With Default Password (Cyber Security News) Details Emerge on CVE Controversy Around Exploited CrushFTP Vulnerability (SecurityWeek)  New Malware Attacking Magic Enthusiasts to Steal Login Credentials (Cyber Security News) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alaska is joined by special guest co-host Jujubee this week on Hot Goss. They talk about Jimbo playing Kitty Galloway in Drag The Musical, why Jujubee's lace was so visible while playing Dungeons and Drag Queens, and the importance of Black History Month. Plus they read your letters about a career in architecture, getting a tonsillectomy, and queefs. Get your tickets for MOMAPALOOZA in LA on March 1st www.theelrey.com/events Listen to Race Chaser Ad-Free on MOM Plus Follow us on IG at @racechaserpod and click the link in bio for a list of organizations you can donate to in support of Black Lives Matter Rainbow Spotlight: Abracadabra by Lady Gaga FOLLOW ALASKA https://twitter.com/Alaska5000 https://www.instagram.com/theonlyalaska5000 https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaThunder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vnKqhNky1BcWqXbDs0NAQ FOLLOW WILLAM https://twitter.com/willam https://www.instagram.com/willam https://www.facebook.com/willam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrO9hj5VqGJufBlVJy-8D1g RACE CHASER IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alaska is joined by special guest co-host Jujubee this week on Hot Goss. They talk about Jimbo playing Kitty Galloway in Drag The Musical, why Jujubee's lace was so visible while playing Dungeons and Drag Queens, and the importance of Black History Month. Plus they read your letters about a career in architecture, getting a tonsillectomy, and queefs.Get your tickets for MOMAPALOOZA in LA on March 1stwww.theelrey.com/eventsListen to Race Chaser Ad-Free on MOM PlusFollow us on IG at @racechaserpod and click the link in bio for a list of organizations you can donate to in support of Black Lives MatterRainbow Spotlight: Abracadabra by Lady GagaFOLLOW ALASKAhttps://twitter.com/Alaska5000https://www.instagram.com/theonlyalaska5000https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaThunderhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vnKqhNky1BcWqXbDs0NAQFOLLOW WILLAMhttps://twitter.com/willamhttps://www.instagram.com/willamhttps://www.facebook.com/willamhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrO9hj5VqGJufBlVJy-8D1gRACE CHASER IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're discussing Grammys winners & losers, Cardi B's buttcrack piercing, Gaga reheating her own nachos with Abracadabra, plus we're celebrating 500 episodes with a lil walk down memory lane! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices