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Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Discord | FB GroupThis week (actually, April) I speak with Rimma Boshernitsan (Website | LinkedIn), a speaker, interviewer, facilitator, and advisor who has partnered with senior leadership at Fortune 500 companies—including Google, Kaiser Permanente, Roche, TATA, and Aesop—guiding them through transformation and growth. Her writing has appeared in Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Tech Crunch and Forbes.She began her career in management consulting at Deloitte, focusing on M&A and large-scale transformation, before moving into industry advising across healthcare, consumer business, and telecommunications. Later work in the art world taught her how cultural and political insights could drive innovation and transformation in business, leading her to found DIALOGUE in 2016.She now combines strategic foresight, human-centered innovation, and interdisciplinary thinking to help her clients reframe challenges, identify opportunities, and lead with intention. She sits on the board of trustees at Headlands Center for the Arts and on the SECA Council Board at SFMOMA, and is also an advisor to Stanford's Women in Design Program.Her most recent focus is in co-intelligence: integrating human, machine, and planetary intelligence to build future-facing organizations.I'm glad to have such an excellent partner in conversation to, as the Taoists say, “Feel our way across the river stone by stone” in a discussion about all of this and more: the re-emergence of nomadic populations and intentional communities, fumbling toward an idea of planetary culture, the role of intuition in leadership and biophilia in the design of our work spaces...it's a marvelously nondisciplinary co-exploration.There are well over a dozen episodes in the editing queue and founding members can access the entire trove of unedited conversations before they're released:✨ Show Links• Dig into nine years of mind-expanding conversations• Learn more about the Humans On The Loop project and its goals• Browse the books we discuss on the show at Bookshop.org• Contact me if you have a problem you think I can help you solve• Explore the interactive knowledge graph grown from over 250 episodes• Explore the Google Notebook for How To Live In The Future, my five-week science and philosophy course at Weirdosphere✨ Mentioned Media & PeopleIn Threads' dwindling engagement, social media's flawed hypothesis is laid bareIn a Time of Stress, Neuroaesthetic Spaces and Places Create a Path to Healing and HopeThe Triad of Intelligences: Harnessing Machine, Planetary, and Human Intuition in The Age of AIDIALOGUE Interviews: Ivy RossDIALOGUE Interviews: Susan MagsamenDIALOGUE Interviews: Kevin KellyMore Is Different: Broken symmetry and the nature of the hierarchical structure of scienceNikki SilvaBruce LiptonEd BernaysKen Wilber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a textIn this week's Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest draws wisdom from Aesop's timeless fable The Eagle and the Arrow to help small business owners recognize the hidden ways they self-sabotage.Learn how distractions, broken promises, and burnout can quietly weaken your business from within — and discover three actionable strategies to protect your focus, integrity, and mindset so you can keep soaring toward success.#MondayMotivation #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #MindsetMatters #Resilience #Focus #Integrity #EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusinessSurvival

Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 12 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92), aesop (15)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

Support Us : Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAesop (c. 620 BCE - 564)Translated by V. S. Vernon Jones (1875 - 1955)Dating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 11 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92), aesop (15)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us : ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

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Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 10 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92), aesop (15)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon Jones⁠Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAesop (c. 620 BCE - 564)Translated by V. S. Vernon Jones (1875 - 1955)Dating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 9 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 8 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Support Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

1 - Great Big Bear - Harry Archer and his Orchestra – 19262 - The Blackbird - Tom Morrison - 19223 - Bull fiddle Blues - Johnny Dodds Washboard Band – 19284 - El Burro Socarron (The Sly Donkey) - Trio Los Panchos - 19475 - Je Suis Un Lion - Ovila Légaré – 19316 - Ooh! You Miser You - Tom Berwick Orchestra – 19347 - Les Boeufs (The Oxen) - Marcel Journet - 19178 - I Married a Mouse of a Man - Lucille Lee with the Sweet Violet Boys – 19399 - You're Not the Only Oyster in the Stew – Fats Waller and his Rhythm – 193410 - Run Little Rabbit - Cab Calloway and his Orchestra – 194111 - Turtle Twist - Jelly-Roll Morton Trio - 192912 - Snake Rag - King Oliver's Jazz Band – 192313 - Old Woman Blues - Rex Stewart's Hot Club Berlin – 194814 - Never Trust an Old Man - Bedasse with the Jamaican Calypsonians15 - You've Gotta Lotta Wolf in Your Heart - Warren Evans and his Orchestra – 1944

"...No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted...."For some ancient wisdom about donors who don't give, this week, I'm reading a story from Aesop's Fables, titled the Lion and the Mouse as told sometime between 620 and 564 BC.Reflection question:What kindness can you give to a donor who have previously said no to the capital project?Reflection on quote:Last week, we discussed building communities of donors during the campaign. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the relationship with donors is only about asking or thanking.  A donor gives, and we thank them and report back on the impact their gifts has.  What are those donors to your organization who aren't interested in giving to the capital project? Relationships with donors must be more than just their status during the campaign. When a donors chooses not to give to the capital campaign, it can feel like a personal rejection and there can be a pulling back from that donor, which can then feel like rejection to that donor.  Instead, in that moment, it's important to lean into kindness. It's looking for the opportunities to give a kind word.  It's the giving space to the donor to find more meaning in their lives through the other aspects of our cause. It's the time we spend getting to know them and showing them that we see them for who they are.  A kindness is never wasted in our relationships with donors.What do you think? Send me a text. To explore small town capital campaign coaching deeper and to schedule an free explore coaching call, visit ServingNonprofits.com.Music credit: Woeisuhmebop

Support Us at:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 7 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us at:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

Support Us at:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAesop (c. 620 BCE - 564)Translated by V. S. Vernon Jones (1875 - 1955)Dating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 6 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us at:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

A Farmer's daughter was carrying her pail of milk from the field to the farm-house, when she fell a-musing, “The money for which this milk will be sold, will buy at least three hundred eggs. The eggs, allowing for all mishaps, will produce two hundred and fifty chickens... AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio The heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step. Proverbs 16:9, YLT

Support Us at:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 5 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us at:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

Support Us:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 4 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAesop (c. 620 BCE - 564)Translated by V. S. Vernon Jones (1875 - 1955)Dating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 2 of 12. (Summary by ChipDoc)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

Support Us at: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksTranslated by V. S. Vernon Jones (1875 - 1955)Dating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 3 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us at: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 1 of 12. (Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

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Aesop's Fables can teach us lessons about life AND money. Today, we'll explore timeless tales and uncover the financial lessons hidden within. Contact Information: Website: http://www.ruggierifinancial.com/ Phone: 888-823-7526

Aesop's Fables can teach us lessons about life AND money. Today, we'll explore timeless tales and uncover the financial lessons hidden within. Contact Mark: 888-515-GROW ProtectAndGrowMoney.com

Send us a textIn this week's Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest shares a powerful business lesson from Aesop's fable The Bat, the Birds, and the Beasts. The tale reminds entrepreneurs that playing it safe, trying to please everyone, or avoiding commitment can leave you isolated and ineffective.Anna explains why clarity, conviction, and consistency are essential for small-business success—and gives you practical steps to define your purpose, commit to your direction, and lead with confidence.Sign up for our free Small Business Alliance : https://www.survivebizhub.org/#SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #DecisionMaking #EntrepreneurMindset #MotivationMonday #SmallBusinessOwner #Authenticity #BusinessStrategy #MondayMotivation

Think slow and steady is boring? Tim Brownson joins me to discuss why the tortoise's approach is actually the secret to business success. We dig into Aesop's classic fable about persistence versus instant gratification - why 90% of podcasters quit before episode three, how Tim built his business through years of blogging + why you should double whatever timeline you think your business will take. Plus, the one thing the arrogant hare got right + why the tortoise's challenge was actually pure arrogance disguised as humility. Look for more Classics episodes where we take a story that definitely isn't a business book + see what lessons we can learn anyway.  Book discussed in this episode: The Tortoise and the Hare - Aesop Tim's Website: thefullybookedcoach.com Tim's Book: The Clarity Method Tim's Subreddit: reddit.com/r/TheFullyBookedCoach ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

In this final episode, Christine explores more timeless fables from Aesop, sharing “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Ant and the Dove,” and “The Man and the Satyr,” each illustrating lessons about flattery, kindness, and honesty. She reflects on how these stories reveal principles of true friendship, emphasizing selflessness, mutual care, and integrity. Connecting it […] L'articolo Christian Tales – Aesop's Fables Final Episode – Christine proviene da Radio Maria.

Introduction: Aesop's Fables is a famous book of stories that are designed to teach moral lessons. Parables also seek to use an earthly story with a heavenly meaning to teach spiritual truths. Just like with Aesop, we are looking for the main idea in a parable to teach the lesson, but there are also…

A Shepherd, keeping watch over his sheep near the shore, saw the sea very calm and smooth, and longed to make a voyage with a view to traffic. He sold all his flock, and invested it in a cargo of dates and set sail. But a very great tempest coming on, and... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio Before the face of the discerning, is wisdom, but, the eyes of a dullard, are in the ends of the earth. Proverbs 17:24 EBR

In this penultimate episode, the seventh in the series on Aesop's Fables, Christine continues sharing wisdom from these ancient fairytales. L'articolo Christian Tales – Christine – Aesop's Fables continued proviene da Radio Maria.

Foxes appear in literature and legend across the world. Look at Brer Fox in the American South. In Rebel Folklore, I discussed the Jiuwei Hu of China, or nine-tailed fox, who drains men of their life force. Korea's kumiho is a similar spirit, while Japan has the supernatural fox spirit, the kitsune. Scholar Al-Biruni, magician Cornelius Agrippa and astrologer William Lilly put the fox under Mercury's rulership. Mercury is the trickster of the Roman gods, and represents communication, cleverness, speed, and resourcefulness - all qualities traditionally associated with the fox. It probably explains why dreaming of foxes meant you should beware of treachery and thieves. I have an exclusive article about foxes for Patrons on the lowest tier, but I've also made it available for sale if you'd like to read some additional fox folklore. As it is, it seems foxes also appear in folk tales and literature so I managed to write a whole new episode that didn't involve the lore from the article! So let's explore the way foxes appear in folk tales and literature! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/foxes-folk-tales/ Foxes and Folklore article: https://www.patreon.com/posts/exclusive-foxes-106946093 Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

When people work together it proves that unity is strength.  One family demonstrates this in the short story, “The Bundle of Sticks,” by Aesop.  Read by Chris Yumin.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

A Doe, blind of an eye, was accustomed to graze as near to the edge of the cliff as she possibly could, in the hope of securing her greater safety. She turned... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio Beloved, while I was giving all diligence to write unto you of our common salvation, I was constrained to write unto you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in privily, [even] they who were of old written of beforehand unto this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying our only Master, God, and Lord, Jesus Christ. Jude 3-4 ASVBT

Hi everyone! After a very long wait, we're back with a new season of the podcast! Tune in as the boys talk about the upcoming Friends of PoK popup (September 26th-28th at Komune) featuring designers NEVER BEFORE SEEN IN NEW YORK like Lac Demure, Ives Barrera, Bailey Goldberg, Perfume Making Co., Kozaburo, Jordan Arthur Smith, and so many more! Sol and Michael also discuss the changing landscape of the Lower East Side (uh oh!) and the mega-list that covers literally EVERY fashion stop in the neighborhood for both residents and visitors alike.We hope you enjoy, and we hope to see you at the popup (where we'll be doing a live podcast AND giving things away!)Also - drawing for the $250 in Komune credit closes on Monday, September 22nd. All you have to do is subscribe to the HeroHero (which supports the pod!): you'll be able to use it at the popup if you so choose!All the best, and lots of love!SolSol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comSubscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol's Substack (One Size Fits All) Sol's Instagram Michael's Instagram Michael's TikTok

In this episode, Christine looks at Aesops fables and their lessons 5th Episode. The Heron, the Fox and the Stork, and the Stage and his reflection. L'articolo Christian Tales – Christine – Aesop's Fables proviene da Radio Maria.

Being prepared for the future takes planning, but not everyone is willing to put in the time.  Learn what the consequences are by listening to “The Ant and the Grasshopper” by Aesop.  Read by Chris Yumin.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

A fable is a very short story that usually teaches a moral or lesson about life. Some of the most well-known fables were written by Aesop. Who was Aesop and how can fables improve your English? Keep listening for the answers to those questions and we've got 5 of Aeasop's most popular fables for you to listen to in this episode. Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/   Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar tu ingles están en: http://www.inglespodcast.com/  

In this special heartfelt episode, Murs reflects on the tragic loss of his Living Legends brother Derick McElroy AKA Aesop The Black Wolf, who passed away unexpectedly on August 17, just one day after Murs' already Legendary performance at RhymeFest LA. Murs shares memories from his relationship with Aesop and takes you behind the scenes of his Iconic set at L.A.'s annual underground Hip Hop Festival.Purchase Murs' new book, Tour Story Vol. 1, and exclusive F.A.M.I.L.Y themed shirts:https://www.johnnyplantain.com/Buy the new album "Love & Rockets 3:16 (The Emancipation)" now on vinyl, tape, and CD:https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/mursSupport the podcast to get exclusive episodes and BRILA merch here:https://www.patreon.com/Murs316Follow us on IG:https://www.instagram.com/brilapod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Christine looks at Aesops fables and their lessons 4rd Episode. The Crow and the Pitcher, the Owl and the Grasshopper and the Fox and the Boar. L'articolo Christian Tales – Christine – Aesop's Fables proviene da Radio Maria.

The Weasels and the Mice waged a perpetual warfare with each other, in which much blood was shed. The Weasels were always the victors. The Mice thought that the cause of their frequent defeats was, that they had not leaders set apart from the... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour [is] humility. Proverbs 18:12 YLT

Past enjoyments can have lingering effects of contentment. Understand how by listening to “The Old Woman and the Wine-Jar” by Aesop.  Read by Taryn Yutzy.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Properly understood, the imagination is not something you escape to; it's something you draw upon every day to make decisions, understand events, and communicate. This week on HeightsCast, Dr. Matthew Mehan explores the purposes of the imagination and the habits of wit and wisdom that help us insightfully process our world. We may think of the imagination at odds with reality. But, he says, cultivating the imagination actually makes us more capable, “wittier” thinkers about reality. Chapters: 00:03:05 Defining the imagination 00:05:31 “Good mother wit” 00:08:25 How LLMs undermine the wit 00:11:05 Beyond the “moral imagination” 00:15:33 Imagination of the Founding Fathers 00:20:03 Aesop and governing your animal spirits 00:24:28 The mistakes of Naturalism 00:27:57 18th century ABCs 00:32:13 Role models for the civic imagination 00:40:38 Who chooses what goes in 00:43:26 Reality educates us 00:46:39 Recommendations for parents 00:52:24 Metaphor control: guarding your hope 01:02:33 Humor and joy Links: mythicalmammals.com, Matthew Mehan's website “Restoring America's Founding Imagination” by Matthew Mehan Mr. Mehan's Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals by Matthew Mehan The Handsome Little Cygnet by Matthew Mehan The Plutarch Podcast by Tom Cox Illustrated Aesop's Fables by Aesop, with an introduction by G. K. Chesterton Fifty Years on the Old Frontier by James Cook Saints Series Podcast by The Merry Beggars The Boy Stories Series by Tom Longano Also on the Forum: Metaphor Control: A Modest Hope for Civilization by Matthew Mehan Shaping Your Son's Moral Imagination (article) by Alvaro de Vicente Shaping Your Son's Moral Imagination (lecture) featuring Alvaro de Vicente Seeing History: On Using Images in the History Classroom by Kyle Blackmer Featured opportunities: Convivium for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 13-15, 2025)

Cinetopia show host Amanda Rogers, Cinetopia co-founder, is joined by Emma Jamieson and Clara Strachan for a special edition of the Cinetopia Radio Show, reflecting on highlights from the 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival (August 14–20, 2025). In this episode, the team looks back on the festival's standout films and shares exclusive conversations with some of the filmmakers and talent behind them.The team discusses four of the most talked-about titles from EIFF 2025, all of which will be ones to watch as they reach cinemas and streaming:Sorry, Baby: Opening this year's festival, Eva Victor's acclaimed comedy-drama follows Agnes (played by Victor herself) as she navigates friendship, creativity, and recovery after trauma. A Sundance favorite making its UK premiere, the film captures the subtleties of resilience with Victor's signature blend of wit and sensitivity.Bulk: The latest from Ben Wheatley, a mysterious, late-night thrill ride that world premiered at the festival. A quintessential midnight madness movie that is unsettling, mischievous, and full of Wheatley's signature energy.Two Neighbors: From the Edinburgh Fringe comes Ondine Viñao's visually stunning, punkish, and remarkably assured debut. A modern retelling of an Aesop fable with a viral-meme twist, it stars Anya Chalotra and Chloe Cherry as a struggling writer and a wealthy socialite whose lives collide over one chaotic night at a debauched party. With bold visuals and fearless humor, Two Neighbors is a wild ride that firmly establishes Viñao as a filmmaker to watch.Islands: A stylish neo-noir mystery from Jan-Ole Gerster, starring Sam Riley, Stacy Martin, and Jack Farthing. Set against the haunting beauty of Fuerteventura, it follows Tom, a washed-up tennis pro turned resort coach, numbing his emptiness with alcohol and fleeting affairs until a chance encounter with a mysterious family offers him a dangerous escape.Interview - Julie Pacino: On her debut feature I Live Here Now, Pacino discusses using horror to explore personal trauma, her decision to shoot on film, and inspirations from David Lynch to Jane Schoenbrun.Interview - Zlatko Burić, Ella Rumpf and Harry Lagoussis: The cast and director of Novak share the film's unusual inspiration, including the myth of Atlantis, and their collaborative process.Interview - Constantine Costi: Director of The Golden Spurtle talks about discovering this charming documentary subject, working with Charlie Miller, and capturing both the quirky porridge competition and the warmth of a Highland community.Whether you missed the festival or are curious about what is next on the cinematic horizon, this episode is your insider's guide to the films of EIFF 2025 and the ones you will want to look out for soon.

Aesop's Fables are a collection of short stories for children that teach lessons and morality through use of animals in various situations. While these stories date back centuries, many of the lessons still have value today. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Aesop's use of animals to portray messages and even read through a few stories to see how they hold up.

(00:00-31:30) Blues broadcaster, Joey Vitale joins us. Not in Paris just yet. Waiting to go until the kids go back to school. Gonna try and call in from the EIffel Tower next week. Crumbly croissants. A little history and science lesson. A story about Sidney Crosby and Ryan Reaves. Crosby's routine. Aesop's Fables. Kirkwood Youth Hockey. Can you call someone's spouse their "better half?"(31:38-44:56) Doug's what's going on right now? Take 2. It's all ruined. Jackson ruined Friday. Apocalypse Now. Drops of the Week. Gabe tweeted that he thinks the anthracite was one of the best Mizzou uniforms ever. We really need the uniform reveal videos to come back. Wolverines are scary.(45:06-57:42) Put $100 on the Cards to make the playoffs, win $1260. NCAA Tournament in October. I wasn't paying attention. Welcome to ROI season. MLB television situation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this captivating episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by historian and content director for the History Extra podcast, Dave Musgrove, to delve into the rich tapestry of history represented by the iconic Bayeux Tapestry. As part of the Gloucester History Festival, Dave shares his passion for this nearly 1,000-year-old artefact, revealing its significance beyond the famous Battle of Hastings.The Bayeux Tapestry Unveiled:Dave passionately argues against the common misconception that the tapestry solely depicts the Battle of Hastings, urging listeners to appreciate its broader narrative that chronicles the life of Earl Harold and the events leading to 1066.Harold's Journey:Exploring the early sections of the tapestry, Dave highlights the portrayal of Harold Godwinson, showcasing his duality as a nobleman and a worthy adversary to William the Conqueror, thus providing a deeper understanding of the political context of the time.Artistry and Interpretation:Listeners will learn about the artistry behind the tapestry, including its unique embroidery techniques and the intriguing details that embellish its borders, from mythical creatures to Aesop's fables, all of which enrich the narrative.Controversies and Misconceptions:Dave tackles the ongoing debates surrounding the tapestry, including the infamous arrow in the eye scene and the implications of its display at the British Museum. He encourages a more nuanced view of the tapestry's historical context and its journey through time.This episode is a passionate call to action for history enthusiasts to look beyond the surface and appreciate the intricate stories woven into this remarkable artefact. Join Paul and Dave as they unravel the layers of history, inviting listeners to engage with the past in a meaningful way.Guest Information:Catch Dave Musgrove on the History Extra podcast available on all major platforms.The Gloucester History Festival Blackfriars Talks run from 13th September through to 21st September and Tickets are available at https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/Dave will be speaking on Saturday 13th September 2025 at 4:00pm and tickets are available here: https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/events/the-bayeux-tapestry/Support History Rage on Patreon at patreon.com/historyrage for exclusive content and the iconic History Rage mug. Follow History Rage on Social Media:Twitter: @historyrageFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyrageBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/historyrage.bsky.social Stay informed, stay passionate, and let the rage for historical truth burn on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a special road trip episode featuring up and coming California based bluegrass phenomenon AJ Lee & Blue Summit recorded live at the 2024 Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. Also, a bonus performance from IBMA award winning hit maker Chris Jones & The Night Drivers. The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now in it's 53rd season, is one of the oldest and most respected acoustic music festivals in the world. Held at the Winfield, Kansas fairgrounds, more than 30 musical acts will perform on four separate stages, presenting over 200 hours of live music. Also, there is a dedicated contest stage where contestants vie for national and international championships in Finger Style Guitar, Flat Pick Guitar, Bluegrass Banjo, Old Time Fiddle, Mandolin, Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, and Autoharp. There is a juried arts and crafts fair, exhibits by renowned instrument makers and music shops, family activities, a bevy of food vendors, a farmer's market and even a pub! An unusual aspect of Walnut Valley is its campground tradition. Campsites are not reserved and campers line up to claim a choice campsite during the "Land Rush.” Walnut Valley Festival goers often bring their own musical instruments to participate in the sometimes all night campground jam sessions. Bands like Old Sound, that began as "Jam Bands" in the campgrounds, have even been invited to perform at the festival. AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. Based in Santa Cruz, California, the group met as teenagers, picking and jamming together as kids at local music festivals and jams until one day, they decided they would be a band.  Their first gigs were local, small venues, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, where they'd play for multiple hours honing their set list and learning shared musical vocabularies. Now, as they criss-cross the country performing hundreds of shows a year to larger and larger audiences, you can sense the intention they had back then – to make music together not for just aspirational reasons, but because it's fun – and it's all you want to do as young musicians. Currently made up of Lee on mandolin, fiddler Jan Purat, and guitarists Scott Gates & Sullivan Tuttle, the band carries that youthful, festival-parking-lot energy with them still today, but at the same time there's a genuine ease and confidence to their music making. This is not the bluegrass of ambitious musicians intent on industry success, this is music made firstly for the joy of making it and primarily made for each other. https://www.bluesummitmusic.com/about-us-1 Chris Jones & the Night Drivers make some of the most distinctively elegant yet driving bluegrass music heard anywhere today. Deeply rooted in tradition but never bound to it, they deliver original music with tight arrangements, emotional authenticity, and engaging humor. Collectively, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers have won 12 IBMA awards and have racked up 24 #1 songs. In July of 2022, they made their debut on The Grand Ole Opry and were soon asked to return. In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR producer Jeff Glover offers a 1984 archival recording of Ozark originals Bob Momich & Adam Fudge performing a banjo duet on the tune “Protecting the Innocent,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. In this week's guest host segment, renowned traditional folk musician, writer, and step dancer Aubrey Atwater dives deep into Aesop's classic fable about the ant & the grasshopper.

Yesterday at the library with my girls, a lightbulb went off in my head

Today we have a fun story about bravery inspired by Aesop's Fables and written by Daniel Hinds. Be sure to stay tuned at the end of the episode for some family discussion questions.  Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.