Podcasts about Absurdity

A whole new format we've invented for people who've been guests before and were so entertaining we wanted them back. So we've devised some random questions to spark a few memories and revelations. First up, Sid Griffin of the Long Ryders, touring the UK this autumn, who looks back here at his early life before he “went to L.A. to quote-unquote make it”. You'll love this as much as we did, especially … … the Beatles song he knew he'd understand when he was older … his teenage band rehearsal when the drummer got a hammer in his head … the rock star he always wanted to be … what happens when you wear the bug-infested cap you find on a bus … DJ Carl ‘Weird Beard' Markert burping in Pepsi commercials on WAKY Radio … Gregg Turner and the Angry Samoans – “bad songs in bad taste” … things he can still recite from childhood … the best use of music in a movie … how arch-rival Norrie Paramor made George Martin even richer … and the greatest B-side ever written. Plus English teacher Mrs Atlas and his deathless crush on Mimi Babcock. Long Ryders tickets here … thelongryders.com/tourHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailFormula 1 raced in Madrid for the first time, and the Madring's debut is going to be argued about for years. In Episode 204 of In The Paddock, Cheese and Greeny break down the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.Lando Norris put his McLaren on pole with a stunning lap and led by six seconds. Then a Virtual Safety Car caught him fifty meters past the pit entry, a seven-second stop finished the job, and he crossed the line third in a race he never lost on track. Kimi Antonelli took the win, his eighth of 2026, and now leads the championship by 81 points.We break down Max Verstappen's first-lap clash with Lewis Hamilton and the radio meltdown that followed, Hamilton's brake failure on Lap 6 that drops him 101 points off the title, Charles Leclerc's one-stop masterclass, and the Mercedes strategy call that decided the afternoon.Then we get into the real story. Formula 1 dropped Imola for this circuit, and the Madring produced four on-track overtakes after Lap 1 against a season average of 61. We read out what the drivers actually said about it, hand the Slap of the Week to the Virtual Safety Car rulebook, and Theater of the Absurdity takes on a pit lane so long it is split in half by a convention center.Support the show

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Sarah wants people to stop with the obscure and niche wedding dress codes that make no sense. We learn about a study that showed how the brain scans of people can predict who they'll be friends with regardless of common interests and personality types. We hear about "local sleep," which allows you to "sleep" in tiny increments throughout the day when you are otherwise fully awake. Sarah explains how primates arrange playdates for their babies just like humans. And we relive the worst sushi experience of our lives.00:00 - Reliving Childhood Fashion Trends and Style Choices06:53 - The Absurdity of Niche Wedding Dress Code Demands17:20 - How Brain Scans Predict Future Friendships and Connections26:02 - A Delicious Dive into Olives and Dirty Martinis27:39 - Understanding Local Sleep and Brain's Need for Rest40:36 - Primates Arrange Playdates Just Like Human Parents45:00 - Why Bear Attacks Are on the Rise in Colorado51:20 - The Best Leftovers and Our Worst Sushi Experience01:04:48 - Episode Wrap-Up and How to Connect with Brain CandyBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:For 50% off your order, head to https://www.dailylook.com and use code BRAINCANDY Get 40% off your first order PLUS get a free item in every box for life when you go to https://www.hungryroot.com/braincandy and use code braincandyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://rocketmoney.com/braincandyTDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.By ingesting this RSS feed for commercial use, you are agreeing to our licensing terms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailMonza delivered an absolute all-time classic, and Cheese and Greeny are opening up the telemetry on an unhinged Italian Grand Prix!In Episode 202 of In The Paddock F1 Podcast, we break down 20-year-old home hero Kimi Antonelli pulling off a historic P19-to-P1 victory! We analyze his blistering charge through the grid, the late-race pass on Mercedes teammate George Russell, and how an engine penalty turned into pure Italian history.On the flip side, it was total heartbreak for the Tifosi—we break down Charles Leclerc's early crash at Parabolica, Ferrari's pit wall communication fumbles with Lewis Hamilton, and Pierre Gasly's shock pole position for Alpine!Stick around as Cheese tests Greeny with 3 brutal Monza history questions in the Quizmaster's Cockpit, our brand-new Theater of the Absurdity segment breaks down Tifosi fans stealing track-marshaling gear, we slap Ferrari's strategy desk upside the head, and update the Greenybucks Gambling Ledger! F1, Formula 1, Italian GP, Monza, Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly, Mercedes F1, Scuderia Ferrari, Alpine F1, In The Paddock, F1 Podcast, F1 News, Motorsport Support the show

No matter what anyone thinks, there are no guarantees as to which gimmicks in professional wrestling will get over. After all, there was at least one person who thought that the Shockmaster was gonna be dynamite or that kids would actually like the Gobbldigooker instead of running in terror from a grown man in a mutated turkey costume. But even in the rough and tumble world of wrestling, it's not often that a gimmick will go from dumb to over to classic. So we're going to relive one of those rare moments as we rewatch the mask versus mask match pitting dos El Grande Americanos against each other in this, episode 261, El Geno Del Absurdo (aka The Genius Of Absurdity)!   FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips.   HERE'S A LINK TO THE MATCH: https://tinyurl.com/mrx3bdfb   ...AND ANOTHER THING: The Man They Call Tim suggests listening to Brandi Carlile's "Returning To Myself" Uncle Todd suggests watching Dark Side Of The Ring: Jeff Jarrett and the Battle for TNA   FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy

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Bernardo Kastrup, PhD, is a computer scientist, who has recently completed a second doctoral degree in philosophy. He is author of Rationalist Spirituality, Why Materialism is Baloney, Dreamed Up Reality, Meaning in Absurdity, Brief Peeks Beyond, More Than Allegory, The Idea of the World, and Decoding Schopenhauer's Metaphysics. His latest book is Decoding Jung's Metaphysics: The Archetypal Semantics of an Experiential Universe. He has published several papers on Scientific American's website arguing for metaphysical idealism. His website is https://www.bernardokastrup.com/. In this interview, rebooted from 2021, he addresses a series of questions related to the possibilities for different versions of postmortem survival (i.e., reincarnation, possession, mediumistic communication, etc.) in the light of metaphysical idealism. He notes that, in all cases, he expects that the mental contents of personal consciousness will remain as part of an impersonal universal mind – i.e., the one mind that sees through the eyes of all creatures. With regard to the findings of psychical research and spiritualism, his attitude – while open-minded – was one of uncertainty and doubt concerning the quality of the purported evidence. New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in "parapsychology" ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on March 15, 2021) For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm. Check out the New Thinking Allowed Foundation website at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as opportunities to shop and to support our video productions – plus, this is where people can subscribe to our FREE, weekly Newsletter and can download a FREE .pdf copy of our quarterly magazine. To order high-quality, printed copies of our quarterly magazine: NTA-Magazine.MagCloud.com Check out New Thinking Allowed's AI chatbot. You can create a free account at awakin.ai/open/jeffreymishlove. When you enter the space, you will see that our chatbot is one of several you can interact with. While it is still a work in progress, it has been trained on 1,600 NTA transcripts. It can provide intelligent answers about the contents of our interviews. It's almost like having a conversation with Jeffrey Mishlove. If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, please visit our new podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove's Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death, go to https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf. You can help support our video productions while enjoying a good book. To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) To order the second book in the New Thinking Allowed Dialogues series, Russell Targ: Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh To order a copy of Charles T. Tart: Seventy Years of Exploring Consciousness and Parapsychology, go to https://amzn.to/4oOUJLn To order Decoding Schopenhauer's Metaphysics by Bernardo Kastrup, click here: https://amzn.to/36tQuxa. Bernardo Kastrup, Decoding Jung's Metaphysics: The Archetypal Semantics of an Experiential Universe – https://amzn.to/45WPcKz Bernardo Kastrup, The Idea of the World: A Multi-Disciplinary Argument for the Mental Nature of Reality – https://amzn.to/2zsuoib Bernardo Kastrup, Dreamed Up Reality: Diving Into the Mind to Uncover the Astonishing Hidden Tale of Nature – https://amzn.to/3bYAyEe Bernardo Kastrup, Why Materialism is Baloney – https://amzn.to/2TCSUEp

Former NFL All-Pro safety Kerry Rhodes is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin explain why the San Francisco 49ers’ offseason of absurdity could be a bad omen for the team moving forward, tell us the Los Angeles Rams should not rush Aaron Donald to make a decision about potentially returning to play, and discuss the ongoing legal battle between the NCAA and former professional NFL players over their eligibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two shocking twists to start August Absurdity XI, surely the third time's the charm and this is a relatively normal episode of Game That Tune with no Star Fox 64 voice clip retrospective, right? Our merch store is back, now on TeePublic! Check it out and grab something absurd for you or a friend! Join us in Discord! Check out our Patreon page! Patreon.com/GameThatTune is the home for exclusive content! Special thanks to our ABSURD FAN tier Patreon producers: Sam L, BeastPond, Spanky McMasters, MorningFloof, xxCronoxx, and PickledDillo!

Today on The Gist, guest host Scott introduces a 2022 conversation between Mike Pesca and former US Senator Al Franken, who discusses his return to stand-up comedy and looks back at his tenure in the Senate. Franken examines how his background as a comedy writer and performer informed his sharp, forensic approach to committee hearings, including his memorable question during Jeff Sessions' confirmation that ultimately led to the Attorney General's recusal, and his viral exchange with Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos over growth versus proficiency. He and Mike also discuss the cynical comedic worldview of Lindsey Graham, the breakdown of cross-aisle Senate comity, and Franken's proposed reforms to fix the modern filibuster. Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Visit ironwall.com/GIST and request a free Risk Assessment to see exactly how exposed your executives are. Produced by Corey Wara Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys just could not keep it together while reacting to the circumstances of 49ers owner Jed York's arrest in Ohio. They ended up discussing this before rounding out the hour with part 1 of "Can We Say That?"

Send us Fan MailFormula 1 is officially back from the summer break, and Zandvoort delivered absolute unhinged chaos! In Episode 201 of In The Paddock F1 Podcast, Cheese and Greeny break down everything from a wild 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.Lando Norris made it back-to-back victories for McLaren, putting on a race-winning clinic to hunt down championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli. But the real heartbreak came on Lap 1—we open up the data logs on Max Verstappen's massive, high-speed crash in front of his home crowd at what could be the final-ever Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort!Plus, the guys break down Mercedes issuing late team orders between Antonelli and George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc fighting to the wire for Ferrari, and hand out a well-earned "Slap of the Week" to the Mercedes strategy desk.Stick around as Cheese puts Greeny through a 10-question Zandvoort history gauntlet in Quizmaster's Cockpit, the debut of our new fan-favorite segment Theater of the Absurdity (featuring orange smoke fog-machines), and the updated Greenybucks gambling standingsBuzzsprout Tags / Keywords: F1, Formula 1, Dutch GP, Zandvoort, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, McLaren, Red Bull Racing, Mercedes F1, Ferrari, In The Paddock, F1 Podcast, F1 News, MotorsportSupport the show

After the shocking twist in the first episode of AUGUST ABSURDITY XI, surely this will be a more normal, less absurd episode of Game That Tune, right? Our merch store is back, now on TeePublic! Check it out and grab something absurd for you or a friend! Join us in Discord! Check out our Patreon page! Patreon.com/GameThatTune is the home for exclusive content! Special thanks to our ABSURD FAN tier Patreon producers: Sam L, BeastPond, Spanky McMasters, MorningFloof, xxCronoxx, and PickledDillo!

Hosť podcastu : EVA RADIČOVÁ, autorka a freelance dizajnérka Venujeme sa knižke aforizmov Stana Radiča Žuj a nechaj žuť. Ako vznikala kniha a ako sa vyberali aforizmy? Aký bol Stano radič, keď dostal nejaký nápad? Ktorý aforizmus má jeho dcéra Eva najradšej? Spomíname aj reláciu Radič počasia, môžete si vypočuť aj archívny záznam. Druhá časť knihy sa volá Od otca k dcére, v ktorej sú texty Evy a jej žlté kurence, či kurafón – čo to vlastne znamená? Ako ju ovplyvnil jej otec? Prevzala od neho ten humor, komičnosť, sarkazmus a absurdno? Eva spomína, ako sa s otcom doťahovali, robili si rôzne vilomeniny. Ako si telefonovali, rozoberali slovenské príslovia.

SOMEHOW AUGUST ABSURDITY RETURNED. Our merch store is back, now on TeePublic! Check it out and grab something absurd for you or a friend! Join us in Discord! Check out our Patreon page! Patreon.com/GameThatTune is the home for exclusive content! Special thanks to our ABSURD FAN tier Patreon producers: Sam L, PhoenixTear2121, BeastPond, Spanky McMasters, MorningFloof, xxCronoxx, and PickledDillo!

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 200 of In The Paddock, Greeny and The Cheese celebrate 200 episodes by diving headfirst into the wildest Formula 1 rumors during the summer break. The duo breaks down the performance clauses that could allow Max Verstappen to walk away from Red Bull—and whether a shock move to Mercedes or McLaren makes any actual sense. Plus, they launch a brand-new segment, The Theater of the Absurdity, where they react to the ridiculous proposal of hosting the "Bahrain Grand Prix" in Malaysia, along with rumors of the 2026 season ending at a freezing Imola in December.Key Highlights:Episode 200 Milestone: Greeny and The Cheese reflect on reaching 200 episodes and thank the listeners.Max Verstappen's Contract Clause: Analyzing rumors of a performance exit clause, a potential $80M offer, and why leaving Red Bull for Mercedes or McLaren might be a double-edged sword.2026 Calendar Chaos: Rumors of the 2026 season finale heading to Europe (Imola in December!) and what freezing track temperatures mean for racing.Theater of the Absurdity: Why naming a race in Malaysia the "Bahrain Grand Prix" is the most absurd venue logic in recent F1 history.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment to join the conversation!Support the show

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 8 and 11, 2011.On the July 8, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers Impact positives & absurd items from Thursday's show, Destination X hype and potential 1-7 line-up, TNA on the road, Smackdown tonight, lack of consequences to actions in TV storylines, promoters not knowing how to promote different weight or size wrestlers, historical cage matches on WWE's DVD, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they look at a 20-years-ago PWTorch Newsletter on steroids, Ric Flair leaving WCW for WWF with the Big Gold Belt, Mark Madden column, Global, ESPN's tape libraries, and more.Then on the July 11, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers expectations for tonight's Raw before the show, the follow-up on John Cena-CM Punk-Vince McMahon, day-after TNA's Destination X PPV evaluation, what worked and didn't work at the PPV, issues on Smackdown and how to fix them plugging in different stars at the #1 slot, whether wrestling should go all the way pulling back the curtain vs. pulling it closer and telling the stories without "worked shoots," Rey Mysterio defying the "cruiserweight" stigma, how to market Cruiserweights, Sting as a Joker-esque character in TNA, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

You asked, we answered – but not without a little help. Pat @Insta_Account_Haver and Dave @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards consider what makes a sports card absurd, whether it's better to collect privately or in person, + more.

I react to the latest absurdity from The View, this time featuring special guest Megan Rapinoe, who attempts to explain why opposing biological males in women's sports is... racist?Support My Show: https://linktr.ee/bradpolumboSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we first find the spiritual path, we imitate. It's natural. We put on the costume before we've done the inner work. We adopt the style before we've absorbed the substance. We copy what we see in the saints and the sages — the dress, the language, the mood. But it's been said: "No man was ever great by imitation. Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble." Raghunath and Kaustubha take that insight into one of the most important questions in the Bhagavatam: how could Krishna, the original speaker and guardian of morality, have a romantic relationship with so many girls? The answer extends to reframing who we are and what our purpose in life is. On the broadest level, the material world itself is the result of us imitating the Divine. That imitation produces absurdity and suffering. Returning to our natural position can be found through bhakti. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.33.26-34 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

When we first find the spiritual path, we imitate. It's natural. We put on the costume before we've done the inner work. We adopt the style before we've absorbed the substance. We copy what we see in the saints and the sages — the dress, the language, the mood. But it's been said: "No man was ever great by imitation. Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble." Raghunath and Kaustubha take that insight into one of the most important questions in the Bhagavatam: how could Krishna, the original speaker and guardian of morality, have a romantic relationship with so many girls? The answer extends to reframing who we are and what our purpose in life is. On the broadest level, the material world itself is the result of us imitating the Divine. That imitation produces absurdity and suffering. Returning to our natural position can be found through bhakti. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.33.26-34 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

Our immediate reactions right after the meet!   Everything from the 2026 U.S. Classic, including Reese Esponda's all-around victory, Katelyn Ohashi's return to elite competition, Skye Blakely's event titles, Jade Carey's upgrades, Nationals qualification, the biggest breakout performances, and historic gay TV moment.  We also discuss NBC's broadcast, routine construction, Nationals qualifying procedures, and answer Club Gym Nerd questions. This is our live Q&A show, where we answer your questions. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). For the extended episode  log in, refresh this page and the extended player for Club Members will appear below. Not a member? Join here. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Historic Moment in Gay Gymnastics History 01:31 – Jade Carey Takes the Long View 03:11 – Reese Esponda's Bars, Beam and Winning Floor 05:41 – Katelyn Ohashi's Successful Elite Return 06:23 – Ohashi's Beam Inquiry and Qualification Score 08:45 – The Meet's Real Winner: Smart Routine Construction 10:09 – Why Ohashi's Comeback Is Already a Huge Success 13:07 – Could Ohashi Be Invited to Nationals? 15:53 – Skye Blakely Wins Bars and Beam 16:42 – Ally Damelio's Seitz 17:20 – Were the U.S. Classic Scores Too Generous? 19:12 – Leanne Wong's Smarter Beam Composition 22:53 – BONUS FOR CLUB MEMBERS BEGINS To listen to the full episode login or join Club Gym Nerd for the extended Behind The Scenes episode every Friday: https://gymcastic.com/club/ 23:53 – Why Katelyn Ohashi and Laurie Hernandez + Jade Made Jessica Cry 26:48 – Breakout Stars: Zoey Molomo and Isabella Anzola 31:50 – Building a World Team From the U.S. Classic 33:31 – How to Watch Peacock and the International Feed Together 34:29 – Jade Carey's Full-Twisting Double Layout Technique 36:50 – Do World Team Members Have to Be Top-Five All-Arounders? 37:10 – Should Jade Carey Increase Her Bars Difficulty? 42:02 – Charleigh Bullock's Compelling Bars Score 42:28 – Izzy Stassi's Elite Potential at Oklahoma 44:30 – Is the U.S. Currently a World-Gold Team? 45:32 – Tom Forster and the Selection Committee 49:10 – Why USAG Needs a Single-Event Qualifying Score 51:02 – Suni Lee and the Case for Specialist Qualification 52:25 – Should Katelyn Ohashi Petition to Nationals? 1:00:35 – Gymnasts Still Planning Elite Comebacks 1:03:12 – Shilese Jones' Comeback Status 1:03:30 – The Broadcast's Skye Blakely Resilience Narrative 1:08:48 – The Absurdity of Mandatory "Dry Seasons" 1:09:49 – What Does "No Partying" Actually Mean? 1:10:14 – Jessica Disappears to Dance in the Street 1:10:57 – Is LSU's Injury Management a Problem? SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Club Gym Nerd for weekly Behind the Scenes episodes, our complete members-only archive, games, the forum and live-show discounts. Shop GymCastic: Shop merch. GYMCASTIC TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES GymCastic tools: LA 2028 Roster Lab, Elite Score Explorer and the International Gymnastics Calendar GymCastic Games GymCastic Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History: Gymnastics history and Code of Points archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources  

When you have the natural curiosity of David Sedaris, ordinary observations turn into moments of humor and humanity. The best-selling author joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his latest book of essays that lays out life in in the 21st Century, from his walking habit that garnered him a garbage truck, his souvenir from meeting the Pope, and what he thinks of life, death and even our love of dogs. His newest book is “The Land and Its People.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler examine the financial strain of youth travel sports and the "pay to play" culture in America. They explore why top-tier athletes prioritize the NFL and NBA over soccer, and discuss the high costs of private coaching and equipment. 01:23 - Football Season Preview 02:40 - Youth Sports Culture 12:35 - Elite Tennis Costs

Enjoy this episode? Please share it with at least ONE friend who you think needs to hear it!In this special solo episode of Far Out With Faust, Faust pulls back the curtain on a profound personal text that has fundamentally altered his perception of reality: Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue by Neale Donald Walsch. Faust reads and deconstructs some of the most life-changing and radical passages from the book, which began in the early hours of the morning when an angry, broke, and frustrated Walsch wrote a desperate letter to the Creator—and watched his hand involuntarily write a response.The resulting dialogue offers a staggering paradigm shift. Faust explores the book's deep-dive into the true mechanics of prayer, the debunking of "chosen people" complexes, and the dismantling of the global fear-based mythology surrounding hell and the devil. Moving past standard theological dogmas, this episode outlines a blueprint for collective sovereignty, demonstrating how our unconscious "sponsoring thoughts" actively dictate the structural reality of the world we see today.In This Episode:The Origin of the Dialogue: How Neale Donald Walsch's angry, late-night letter on a legal pad opened an immediate, direct channel to divine intelligence. The Illusion of Special Selection: Why the notion that God only speaks to specific groups of people or makes modern land deals is a dangerous fallacy designed to strip individual responsibility. The Trick to Praying: Why traditional prayers of begging and supplication only serve to manifest more lack, and how transitioning to a state of absolute gratitude alters your daily reality. The Sponsoring Thought: Understanding the hidden "thought behind the thought" that actively drives human experience and dictates your underlying reality. What is Hell Really?: Disposing of fear-based theological fires and understanding hell as the soul's painful non-realization of its own divinity. The Science of Creation: How the mystic masters manipulate raw energetic frequencies into physical matter through pure conviction and focus. The Love vs. Fear Polarity: A breakdown of the ultimate universal spectrum—how fear contracts and closes down, while love expands, heals, and shares. The Absurdity of Divine Needs: Why an omnipotent deity requires zero obedience, servitude, or conditional worship. Dismantling the Brick House: A message of encouragement for those heavily indoctrinated by organized religion to gently re-examine and replace their broken, fear-based beliefs. The History of the Bible: Confronting the reality of thousands of human revisions, edits, and historical high councils that shaped modern text. "God cannot tell you his truth until you stop telling him yours."Resources Mentioned:Book: Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue (Book 1) by Neale Donald Walsch. Audiobook Version: Narrated beautifully by Academy Award winners Ed Asner and Ellen Burstyn alongside Neale Donald Walsch. Join Us On PatreonFor uncensored episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive community access:https://patreon.com/FarOutWithFaustListen on Spotify + Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6StPwgq2di3f8uxnc6SmIfApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/far-out-with-faust-fowf/id1533017218FOWF & Faust Checho on SOCIALhttps://www.instagram.com/faroutwithfaust/https://www.instagram.com/theonefaustchecho/https://www.facebook.com/Faroutwithfausthttps://www.facebook.com/faustchecho/https://x.com/faustchechoQUESTION THE ANSWERS™#Religion #God #Prayerwe'd love to hear from you

And just like that, only 8 remains. The World Cup Round of 16 has come and gone, and we've broken down all the big moments. And unfortunately for the Americans, we must start with a USMNT audit after their all-time stinker on Monday night, losing to Belgium 4-1 in Seattle. What went wrong for this team after such a promising June? We examine the team's mental weaknesses, the dreadful individual performances, including Dest, Freese, Ream, and of course, Pulisic, and wonder if Pulisic should continue to be the face of this team. We also address the Balogun situation and Trump's intervention, expressing our frustration on the damage this does to American soccer's perception across the globe. Then we recap an instant classic at the Azteca, where England held on to beat Mexico 3-2. What went right and wrong for a Mexico side that left it all out there but couldn't find a decisive moment of quality? And did England prove something to themselves and to the world with their mental fortitude? Egypt nearly shocked holders Argentina in another all-timer in Atlanta on Tuesday, but much of the conversation is mired in VAR and refereeing decisions. How did Egypt nearly accomplish a historic upset and went wrong in the final 20 minutes? And is there any merit to claims that this was rigged for Argentina? Next, we perform autopsies on eliminated Brazil and Portugal, two contenders than never reached their potentials. We discuss first how Carlo approached the Norway game – did he get it wrong? Or was the team just undone by poor finishing? And on a larger scale, does Brazil even know who they are anymore? There's a lot of blame to go around on the Portuguese side, and we delve into why Roberto Martinez got everything wrong this unbelievably talented group of players. We also hail Norway's greatest ever win, with a predictable star turn from Haaland and an unpredictable one from Nyland in goal, as well as some brave decision from their coach, Solbakken. Finally, we briefly touch on France withstanding Paraguay's aggression and the defensive showcase that was Switzerland-Colombia. Cheers to Murat Yakin and Switzerland! Chapters: 00:00 – the start 02:20 – USA 1 - 4 Belgium 05:37 – USMNT's mental weakness 08:24 – Trump's interference 13:08 – what Belgium did well 15:34 – Pulisic 22:30 – Mexico 2 - 3 England – Mexico's thrilling send off 28:43 – how did England withstand the Azteca? 34:37 – Canada 0 - 3 Morocco 37:11 – Argentina 3 - 2 Egypt – how did Egypt almost pull it off? 39:58 – VAR controversies – were Egypt robbed? 47:21 – Brazil 1 - 2 Norway – a Brazilian autopsy 53:20 – Haaland, Nyland, Solbakken – Norway's triump 56:00 – Spain 1 - 0 Portugal – Roberto Martinez gets it all wrong 01:01:25 – France 1 - 0 Paraguay 01:02:08 – Switzerland (pens) 0 - 0 Colombia 01:03:40 – the World Cup of stars & power rankings 01:05:17 – quick Quarterfinal thoughts

This week, the AI industry continues its speedrun toward becoming the tech equivalent of a late-stage casino. Elon Musk insists reports of aid-cut-related deaths don't exist despite mountains of evidence, SpaceX stock slides far enough to knock him out of the trillionaire club, and a startup is literally suing the U.S. government because Anthropic's Fable 5 model got turned off after three whole days of availability. Once again, we revisit the First Commandment of Grumpy Old Geeks: never build your company on someone else's platform.Meanwhile, gas stations are being accused of using AI to coordinate prices, corporations are discovering that AI tokens cost actual money, and a Microsoft researcher used goats in Age of Empires II to demonstrate that maybe, just maybe, people are projecting way too much intelligence onto chatbots. The goats emerge with their reputations intact. The AI industry, less so.The workforce bloodbath rolls on as Oracle quietly sheds 21,000 employees while blaming AI, Norway bans generative AI for elementary school students after discovering that children should probably learn to read before outsourcing their homework to robots, and the FCC flirts with rules that could effectively kill anonymous burner phones in the name of fighting scams. Over at Meta, an employee surveillance program accidentally exposed sensitive data to the entire company because of course it did, while Zuckerberg continues his relentless quest to strap cameras to everyone's face and call it progress. Add in YouTube settling another social-media-harm case, Chrome finally kneecapping traditional ad blockers, and prediction markets spreading across tech like mold in a college apartment, and it's becoming increasingly clear that every bad idea eventually gets funded.In transportation news, autonomous vehicles continue demonstrating that "mostly works" is not a reassuring phrase when attached to two tons of moving metal. A Tesla on Autopilot crashes into a home and kills a grandmother, Rivian faces lawsuits over self-driving promises its hardware allegedly can't fulfill, and Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after they developed an unfortunate habit of driving into closed freeway construction zones. Elsewhere, Elon and Bezos are eyeing billions in broadband subsidies, Polymarket is accused of paying influencers to fake betting videos and climate data archivists are preserving public information from political interference.Media recommendations include The Mandalorian, Silo, Strange New Worlds, Dungeon Crawler Carl, and a reminder that Firefox may soon be the last refuge for people who enjoy both the internet and ad blockers. Some weeks the future feels exciting. This week it mostly feels like an extended warranty scam.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/752Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/PGXG0Cjj9T8SHOW NOTESThese Are the Headlines That Elon Musk Says Don't ExistSpaceX Stock Has Fallen So Far That Elon Musk Is No Longer a TrillionaireSomeone Is Suing the U.S. For Making Them Go Without Anthropic's Fable 5 ModelSuit Alleges That Gas Stations Use AI to Hike Gas PricesThe Tokenpocalypse Is Here: Companies Are Scrambling To Stop Spending So Much on AIFrustrated Microsoft Researcher Uses Goats in ‘Age of Empires II' to Demo the Absurdity of LLMsKEVIN THE CUNTOracle laid off 21,000 employees over the past year, citing AI as one of the reasonsNorway imposes broad restrictions on AI for elementary school kidsFCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phonesMeta is 'pausing' employee tracking program after it let the whole company see sensitive dataMeta announces new smart glasses starting at $299, as Zuckerberg keeps pushing wearablesYouTube settles early test case over social media harm to childrenA Tesla crashed into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old grandmotherGrandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Elmo & PatsyRivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehiclesWaymo recalls over 3,800 robotaxis that might drive onto closed freewaysElon Musk and the plot to hijack America's broadbandPolymarket has reportedly been paying creators to post fake betting videosMark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction marketFacebook tests Forecast, an app for making predictions about world events, like COVID-19Climate.USUS's climate.gov site, taken down by Trump, relaunched by nonprofitThe Trump Administration Wants to Know If It Should Regulate Bets on Reality ShowsThe Pirate Bay for Strange New WorldsGoogle Chrome's next update will mark the end of popular ad blockers‘Dungeon Crawler Carl' Gets Straight-to-Series Order at Peacock From Seth MacFarlane's Fuzzy DoorTrackalotSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is part 2 of listener questions and we spend a lot of time talking about the monumental nature of doing an Ironman. Is it absurd, simply a conquest, or a means to an end? There are tons of little training nuggets weaved inside of this cast, including, how to build an effective swim training package, is it worth the time and effort to be your absolute best in this sport? Triathlon vs. other priorities, and Taper combined with race week stress. We definitely hit on many interesting topics including weak feet and Lionel Sanders syndrome. Topics: Weak feet . . . make weak men . . . make weak times? Lionel Sanders syndrome Skill, speed, strength as a combo Swim technique sessions Giving up the watch in the pool Training to train or get better? Training for what's on top of your chin When does the absurdity of Ironman go away? Why people come back to this sport over and over Thoughts on leaving performance on the table What's your best potential at your age? What is your real goal Two priorities at a time Taper week decisions Race week stress Relieving stress or getting more tired? It's easy to forget how many Ironman questions there really are. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

A Perfect Circle's Billy Howerdel discusses their latest song, 'Starless,' and reflects on the band's career.

Ashe in America and Ghost swap their usual roles for a Wednesday that starts absurd and only gets more interesting from there. California rolls out a state gay business certification program for utility contracts, and Ashe and Ghost spend a hilarious but pointed stretch walking through the certification criteria, landing on the serious underlying point that any government registry tracking sexual orientation is a tool that outlives the good intentions behind it. An FBI-foiled drone and sniper plot against Trump at the White House UFC event vanishes from the news cycle within eight hours of being reported, with two Riverside County men and a 19-year-old Ohio conspirator charged. The DOJ indicts 15 members of a Minneapolis Antifa-linked group with the unfortunate acronym DAMN, and a riot promptly breaks out at the detention center where they are held. The SPLC scandal deepens with reports that a senior staffer funneled 1.2 million dollars to her lover, an alleged undercover infiltrator in a neo-Nazi group, complete with a joint bank account. A federal judge recuses herself from a Georgia election case after the DOJ raises questions about a prior partisan event and an unrelated chambers incident. Plus, Trump invokes the Defense Production Act over Iran-related munitions shortages, and JD Vance faces off with The View over ICE detention conditions.

Don is joined by friend of the show George Hahn for a hilarious, unfiltered look at the state of the nation. From the absurd UFC spectacle taking over the White House to the big questions facing Democrats, nothing is off limits. Because sometimes, when the news cycle is this ridiculous, laughter is the only way to survive it. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of "Bullies, Parasites and Slaves" at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, "BULLY" to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don is joined by friend of the show George Hahn for a hilarious, unfiltered look at the state of the nation. From the absurd UFC spectacle taking over the White House to the big questions facing Democrats, nothing is off limits. Because sometimes, when the news cycle is this ridiculous, laughter is the only way to survive it. This episode is sponsored by Byron Publishing. Get your copy of “Bullies, Parasites and Slaves” at https://www.BPS.online or text the word, “BULLY” to 511511 and receive an immediate link to get the book – paperback, E-book or audio. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by Lean. Visit https://TAKELEAN.com and enter LEMON for your discount. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/donlemon NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-675-4090 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Lemon. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join us for Day1 Episode #4238 with Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Saint Paul School of Theology. Her sermon, “Why Did Sarah Laugh? Embracing God's Holy Absurdity,” is based on Genesis 18:1-15 and 21:1-7. On the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A, Sigmon reflects on Sarah's laughter, God's unexpected promises, and the holy possibility that stories we thought were settled may not be settled after all.

Notes Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23) Genesis 18:1-15 This episode explores the biblical themes of hospitality, divine promise, and social justice through the stories of Abraham, Sarah, and the teachings of Jesus in Matthew. It emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, compassion, and challenging misinterpretations of scripture, especially during Pride Month. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Episode 02:58 Pride Season and Community Engagement 06:12 Annual Conference and Personal Recognition 08:59 Understanding the Gospel of Matthew 12:11 The Sending of the Twelve Disciples 15:03 Diversity Among the Disciples 17:54 Compassion as a Driving Force 20:56 Political Implications of Jesus' Message 23:53 The Nature of the Kingdom of Heaven 27:04 Strategic Outreach and Growth of Ministry 28:29 Authority and Vulnerability in Community 35:07 Hospitality: A Biblical Perspective 47:50 The Absurdity of God's Grace 58:46 Engaging with Difficult Texts

2026-06-07 -Isa 44:6-20 -"The Absurdity of Idolatry" by Imperial Berean

The Absurdity in Content Creation

Really? Overcoming Persecution and the Truth About the Vine and the BranchesEver felt like looking up at heaven during a brutal season of life and saying, "Lord, you just don't understand what they're doing to me"?In this video, Coach Shelby pulls no punches as he takes you inside a hard personal season from his coaching days—a time of intense spiritual warfare, false accusations, and social media slander. While sitting at his desk, the Lord broke through with a single, sobering word: "Really?"Nothing we experience—no betrayal, no persecution, and no human attack—can ever compare to what Jesus carried to the cross. If He could look down at the world and offer forgiveness, we are commanded to do the same.Coach connects this personal lesson directly to a deep dive into John 15. Using insights from the Dake Annotated Reference Bible, he tackles a heavy topic that trips up a lot of "Facebook prophets": The Vine and the Branches. The Word makes it clear that a branch cannot be cut off and thrown into the fire if it was never attached to the tree in the first place. This isn't a game of empty professions; it's a standard of bearing fruit. If you're going through a painful season right now, stop automatically blaming the devil. You might just be on the Master Gardener's pruning table so that you can grow back stronger, sharper, and ready to produce much more fruit.Classroom Highlights:The "Really" Vision: The moment Coach Shelby tried to give God his resume of suffering and got corrected.The Facebook Prophets: Why relying on what "some man told you" instead of reading the Book is real brainwashing.Can a Branch Be Cut Off? Breaking down John 15:2 and 15:6 with strict biblical context.The Reality of Apostasy: Why you cannot physically depart from a place you never actually stood.Pruned for Purpose: Why horrific trials leave true believers with a stronger, functional faith rather than a shattered one.Scriptures Studied:John 15:2 – Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes.John 15:6 – If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered... and they are burned.John 15:8 – By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit.#WordTime #CoachShelby #John15 #VineAndBranches #SpiritualWarfare #PruningSeason #BiblicalTruth #Forgiveness #ExposingFalseDoctrineChapters0:00 - Intro: Welcome to the Closet0:11 - The Coach's Office: A Season of Heavy Persecution & Warfare0:52 - Giving God My Resume: "You Don't Know What They Did to Me"1:15 - The Word from the Lord: "Really?"2:00 - The Two-Fold Message: Why Our Suffering Pales in Comparison to the Cross2:30 - John 15 & The Dake Bible: Breaking Down the Vineyard Parable3:13 - Spiritual Grafting: You Can't Be Cut Off If You Weren't Plugged In4:06 - Confronting the "Once Saved" Debate & The Great Apostasy4:49 - The Absurdity of Mere Profession: Literal Branches vs. Fake Words6:05 - The Only Way to Bear Fruit: Total Dependence on the Vine6:42 - Blaming the Devil vs. Accepting the Pruning Shears of God7:14 - The Guarantee: Why True Believers Come Out of the Fire Stronger7:44 - Outro: Make the Choice to Forgive, Forget, and Move Forward

Mike and Rico react to the latest with Brendan Sorsby.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel heads to Fort Lauderdale for Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise — the beach-party sequel that somehow doubles down on every weird, ridiculous, and wildly '80s thing from the original.We're also taking a moment to honor the recently passed Robert Carradine and Donald Gibb, two unforgettable performers who helped make this franchise a cult classic.Trading college campuses for convention chaos and tropical insanity, Nerds II delivers musical numbers, bizarre pranks, and enough questionable decisions to fill an entire resort.We dig into everything, including:

On this episode of That Don't Sound Right, co-hosts Peter and Cecil welcome fellow podcasters Jen and Brandy from Heavy Pour of Jen and Brandy for a thoughtful, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about the connection between joy and pain. The discussion explores how Jen and Brandy's podcast began, why people are drawn to sharing honest stories, and how healing sometimes shows up in unexpected places—from bars and backpacking trips to silent discos, roadside dancing, and even sneaking aboard yachts. Along the way, the group wrestles with big questions: What exactly is joy? How is it different from happiness? Can pain actually deepen our ability to experience joy? The conversation touches on the work of authors and thinkers like Kate Bowler and Jerry Sittser, including recommendations for Joyful Anyway and reflections on grief, healing, absurdity, and living honestly in a complicated world. As always, That Don't Sound Right stays true to its mission of talking the way we did before the internet—without constant Googling or fact-checking, just real conversation and the collective wisdom of the people around the table. The episode also includes hilarious yacht stories, multiverse theories, sketchy-but-legal adventures, backpacking tales, dancing therapy, and the always-entertaining TDSR speed round. Because sometimes joy shows up in the middle of the absurd… and somehow, that just might sound right. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #HeavyPourOfGinAndBrandy #JoyAndPain #KateBowler #JerrySittser #HealingJourney #PodcastConversation #MentalHealth #AuthenticLiving #Storytelling #Backpacking #Absurdity #JoyfulAnyway #FunnyPodcast Connect with us:

Bomani Jones is joined by Spencer Hall to break down why a 24-team College Football Playoff sounds inevitable — and terrible. They discuss how the Big Ten won college football's money game, why the SEC may have picked the wrong horse, and whether expanding the playoff will ruin what made the sport weird and regional in the first place. Then Bomani and Spencer get into the new world of college sports: transfer portal free agency, Will Wade's LSU roster strategy, Texas A&M oil money, Miami's questionable money, and why LSU might be entering a full-blown black hat era with Lane Kiffin, Will Wade, and Kim Mulkey. Plus: Kim Mulkey's shocking middle name, boosterism as tricking, Brittany Griner, and jokes that probably should have been left in the writers' room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there ANYONE who would support a huge CFP expansion?

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In today's episode, Rachel shares many opposing thoughts that we are all thinking right now: the world is absurd, crazy and scary - but the world is also full of so many beautiful things. Everywhere we look there is war, genocide, starvation, and terrifying men in positions of power. But there are also children laughing, flowers blooming, and ducks in Rachel's house! How can these polarities exist at once? And even more so, how can we find happiness and joy amidst the chaos and uncertainty? Whatever you are doing to take care of yourself right now is beautiful. Whether that looks like small self-care practices or prepping a bunker for the apocalypse (Rachel shares a bit more of her journey here, too!), it all counts. At the end of the day, the only one coming to save you is you. Tune in for an episode that will empower you to remember that you are the one you have been waiting for. 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

Imagine trying to convince a judge that a photo of seashells on a beach is actually a coded assassination plot. It sounds like a rejected script from a B-movie, but it is the current legal strategy being used to target James Comey. Michael Steele peels back the layers of what can only be described as the "epitome of dumb." We're looking at a legal team so desperate to appease their "audience of one" that they are attempting to criminalize the word "86"—a term every restaurant server in America knows—while conveniently ignoring when their own allies use the exact same language to describe political rivals.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!

What if humor isn’t just a personality trait—but a survival strategy? Kate Bowler sits down with writer Jenny Lawson and entertaining YouTuber Rhett McLaughlin to talk about the strange, often dark roots of comedy. From childhood anxiety and taxidermy-filled homes to lifelong creative friendships and faith that evolves, they explore how silliness, honesty, and absurdity help us live with what hurts. This is a conversation about being “too much,” laughing at what’s not funny, and finding connection in the weirdest parts of being human. SHOW NOTES Tour dates & tickets: katebowler.com/joyfulanyway Watch the live conversation on YouTube Let’s Pretend This Never Happened — Jenny Lawson Furiously Happy — Jenny Lawson Broken (in the Best Possible Way) — Jenny Lawson How to Be Okay (When You’re Not Okay) — Jenny Lawson Rhett & Link / Mythical Entertainment Good Mythical Morning James and the Shame (Rhett McLaughlin’s music project) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Mary Walter joins via the Newsmax hotline, turning culture war debates into rapid-fire comedy—especially on gender politics and bizarre legislation. -The conversation spirals into everything from tampon policies in men's bathrooms to NHL teams accidentally branding themselves as “Predators.” Today's podcast is sponsored by : CRUISE & TOUR - Enjoy four days and nights visiting the most popular historic sites of Washington DC with your host Rob Carson, host of Newsmax Radio's Rob Carson Show! Hotels, meals, and gratuities included! Space is limited so Don't wait. Visit http://TravelWithRob.net to book your DC Getaway today… GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones reacts to a stacked weekend of NBA action, including the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Detroit Pistons, the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Denver Nuggets & the San Antonio Spurs vs. the New York Knicks.  He argues that the NBA season is finally heating up, and we should get excited about the regular season stretch run.  Later, he discusses how the NFL Combine is for dorks and that teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers should be lining up to sign Kyler Murray.  Finally, he discusses the weird thing about the war in Iran, the Hawks' upcoming Magic City Monday promotion, and laughes at the idea of Colin Cowherd AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices