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In Part Two of our decoding of Mel Robbins, things take a practical turn. But before we get to preoccupied with all that, why don't you pause, take a breath, and, in the context of your body, write down ten ways to make a bad situation worse. Your focus should then be on doing the exact opposite! For example, if one of your answers is to not listen to the podcast, then start listening, right now!Next, before hitting play, let's work on building a daily manifestation practice. Write down five things you want, then sit in your body, picture yourself doing all the annoying steps, and flood yourself with the feelings of future success. This needs to happen every day.One more thing: now imagine someone who is one million per cent behind you and ask them what is the best way for you to consume the podcast. They can be alive, dead, or fictional. Greek messenger Gods are permitted. You can even imagine your mother, if you like, but better. Alternatively, why not meet your future self at the front door and ask how listening to the podcast helped them to become so wise, slim, and successful?There are other options too. You can manifest a legion of ancestors, reconfigure a difficult afternoon by getting sushi, and even transcend the limits of possibility with an elephant murder themed visualization!You might think this sounds a bit like (too much) planning, mental rehearsal, and just trying to be a bit more positive. But it's much more than that. These mental activities are actually powered by very hard science. Ignore the tiny samples, one-tailed tests, and suspicious p-values... that all sounds like negative thinking.And now you are finally prepared so choose your technique, release the brake, and visualise the download button. Your future self is waiting. They have a cool scar and some bad news about your future children.LinksThe Mel Robbins Podcast: “World Leading Psychologist: How to Manifest Anything & Create the Life You Want” with Dr Cassandra VietenCassandra Vieten: Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of ImaginationInstitute of Noetic Sciences: Origins StoryHershfield, H. E., Goldstein, D. G., Sharpe, W. F., Fox, J., Yeykelis, L., Carstensen, L. L., & Bailenson, J. N. (2011). Increasing saving behavior through age-progressed renderings of the future self. Journal of marketing research, 48(SPL), S23-S37. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3949005/Robalino, J. D., Fishbane, A., Goldstein, D. G., & Hershfield, H. E. (2023). Saving for retirement: A real-world test of whether seeing photos of one's future self encourages contributions. Behavioral Science & Policy, 9(1), 1-9. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23794607231190607
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Aircraft carrier catapult systems, Peraton's performance as the Prime Integrator for the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System, the Department of Homeland Security's luxury jets, Google's purchase of Spirit Airlines' data for AI training, American Airlines economy seatback screens, and a Li-ion laptop battery that caught fire in flight. Also, Micah's first flight, Delta's requirements for portable chargers, and the real reason they are called bear straps. Aviation News Trump orders Pentagon to redesign US aircraft carrier to use steam catapults to launch jets President Trump signed a national security memorandum directing the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, and the acting Navy secretary, Hung Cao, to come up with a plan to replace the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Weapons Elevators with steam and hydraulic systems for the construction of the Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller. Critics of the change point to the major redesign and expense required. Aircraft Carrier Catapult Technology by Era: Era Technology Key navies 1910s–30s Compressed-air/flywheel catapults (mostly floatplanes) US, UK WWII Hydraulic catapults US, UK 1950s–2010s Steam catapults UK (pioneer), US, France 2010s–present Electromagnetic (EMALS) US, China Throughout No catapults (ski-jump/STOVL) USSR/Russia, Italy, Spain, India, UK (post-1978), current China (Liaoning/Shandong), US Navy Amphibious Assault Ships Arrangement of a hydro-pneumatic catapult in an aircraft carrier. Naval Marine Archive. See also: Why The Ford Class Carrier's Island Superstructure Is Located So Far Back and Navy considers major aircraft carrier revamp to better suit Trump's aesthetic. Trump's FAA picked an unlikely contractor to lead its air traffic overhaul. The agency is having second thoughts. In December 2025, DOT/FAA selected Peraton as Prime Integrator for the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS), a $1.5 billion contract. Peraton, which had little direct experience working with the FAA, was chosen over Parsons Corp., which has extensive experience with FAA contracts. Peraton is a national-security and government-services contractor owned by Veritas Capital, and is known for its defense, intelligence, and IT/communications work. (Veritas also owns Peraton Labs, the former Bell Labs). Some reports indicate that the FAA is frustrated with Peraton. A source notes that “Peraton has basically not done any work since they got in” and admits that the FAA was partially at fault because it “stonewalled Peraton's efforts to work seamlessly with FAA counterparts.” The FAA has micromanaged the project, and Peraton has failed to manage the project. An In-House Private Jet Service, Senators Say The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) purchased two Gulfstream G650s, two G700s, and eight Boeing 737s to be used by the Trump Administration. U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee vice chair Patty Murray (D-Washington) and ranking homeland security subcommittee member Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) are calling for an investigation. In a letter to both DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and the DHS inspector general requesting the investigation, the purchases are characterized as a “gross misuse” of tax dollars. Spirit Data Sale to Google Prompts Flight Attendants' Objection After 34 years of operations, Spirit Airlines ceased all flight operations on May 2, 2026. Spirit's Chapter 11 reorganization failed, and the airline went into full liquidation. The bankruptcy court entered a Wind-Down Order covering the sale of LaGuardia slots, the corporate campus, the loyalty program, and operating equipment. For $10 million, Google won the auction for Spirit’s approximately 100 million emails, calendar data, 500 million Microsoft Teams chats, documents, spreadsheets, and software code. Google will use them to improve its products and AI models. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO, voiced a limited objection to the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, raising privacy concerns. The union is concerned about the confidentiality of disciplinary records, payroll history, and internal communications, noting that the deal’s privacy provisions are designed to protect consumers, not employees. The union also raised concerns about links between payroll, timekeeping, and communications data; whether there will be an independent screen for employee confidentiality; and provisions on later transfers to third parties. The AFA asked the court to reject the sale unless changes are made to exclude all flight attendant information, including training records, time cards, and payroll, as well as any Microsoft 365 content containing flight attendant data. Alternatively, the court should require a review protocol for labor or disciplinary records and communications, and prohibit using the data to profile any identifiable group of flight attendants, the AFA said. See also: Flight attendants freaked out that Google is buying tons of Spirit employee data American Airlines U-turn: Seatback screens coming to all classes in 2028 American Airlines plans to start rolling out personal inflight entertainment displays on its narrowbody fleet in 2028, and complete the upgrade by the early 2030s. American will begin offering Starlink inflight connectivity on 500 planes beginning in 2027. The lack of screens in economy cabins dates back to the US Airways merger in 2014. Doug Parker argued that the cost of screens was not worth the investment since most fliers brought their own portable device. United and Delta followed a different path. Laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight, passenger suffers minor burns Injuries occurred on American Airlines flight 2398 between Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) on August 21, 2026, after a laptop battery caught fire. The pilots reported smoke in the cabin to ATC. The cabin crew extinguished the fire (reportedly using a thermal containment bag). The A321 landed without further incident. Mentioned Airplanes and Water Can Mix in the Stories about Flying podcast. The Wreck of the U. S. S. “Memphis” Up Against the Rocks: The Wreck of the Memphis Lynch Drone Photography LLC, 2026 EAA AirVenture. Photos by Logan Lynch. Hosts this Episode Max Flight, our Main(e) Man Micah, Rob Mark, and David Vanderhoof.
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How shall we break down the universe into basic types of things? Peirce has an idiosyncratic way of thinking about this problem and coming up with his division, revolving around the steps and presuppositions involved in predicating something. Read along with us. You can choose to watch this on video. Subscribe to Closereads at patreon.com/closereadsphilosophy; follow us there via the free tier to part two and many other episodes like this one ad free, or pay us to get parts 2-5 and everything else we've recorded. (Alternatively, support both PEL and Closereads at patreon.com/partiallyexaminedlife for a nice combo deal.)
Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed just can't stay out of the news. People keep finding ridiculous things about him, like he compares himself to Jesus. And he said Islam, the religion known for oppressing women and non-believers, is actually a progressive religion. Surely that's all. Wait, there's more? The UK government has had to publish pamphlets for foreign invaders, we mean, asylum seekers, on how not to commit horrendous crimes. Alternatively, they could just not let them into their country. Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico thinks Karmelo Anthony didn't get the trial he deserved, proving that he doesn't have a good take on any issue. GUEST: Josh Firestine Link to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-august-20-2026 Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life. https://foundationdaily.com/ Share clips from the show! Where to get clips: Telegram: http://t.me/LWCClips Discord: https://discord.gg/nfRAZxEbAV Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Want to be informed? Check out the 3-in-3 podcast. Here's the best path to victory on the most debated topics: https://threekeyfacts.com/ Get your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/ Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/podcast FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ X: https://x.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo
In this recap episode, Lesley Logan and Brad Crowell dig into their favorite takeaways from the conversation with Tara Connaghan, a traditional Irish fiddle player from Donegal whose award-winning podcast decodes the unspoken rules of Irish music sessions. They unpack why unfamiliar spaces feel so intimidating to newcomers, the etiquette of joining as a beginner, the three kinds of people every new learner needs.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:The importance of supporting local Black-owned businesses.The etiquette of easing into a group as a beginner.Brad's jazz sessions and what his class taught him about listening.Why daily practice outperforms one long session each week.How filling your cup makes everything else feel easier.Episode References/Links:upLift - xxll.co/uwseLevate Live Q&A - lesleylogan.co/elevateOPC Summer Tour (Powered by Balanced Body) - OPC.me/eventsOPC Flashcards - opc.me/flashcardsPilates on Tour - xxll.co/potNevada SPCA - https://nevadaspca.orgBy Black Business Directory - https://www.byblack.usSession Etiquette Website - https://www.sessionetiquette.comSession Etiquette Retreat - sessionetiquette.com/retreatIn Tune with Tradition Podcast - https://beitpod.com/taraconnaghanpodTara Connaghan IG - https://www.instagram.com/tarafiddleTara Connaghan FB - https://www.facebook.com/tara.connaghanTara Connaghan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraconnaghanTara Connaghan YT - https://beitpod.com/arayoutubeSubmit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questions If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! 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What's the etiquette? Do I have enough skills to be here? Am I allowed to sit here? Can I sit there? And she explained that you're scared because you just don't know how to enter the space. And I think it's really important to acknowledge that when we're a beginner at things, we're allowed to have some fear, you know?Lesley Logan 0:15 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:58 Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap, where my co-host in life, Brad and I are going to dig into the warm convo I have with Tara Connaghan in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened to the interview, you can pause this, go listen to that, and then come back to this. You can listen to this, then go back to that. She has an Irish accent.Brad Crowell 1:12 Yes, she does.Lesley Logan 1:13 So sometimes that's fun to listen to.Brad Crowell 1:15 It sure was. She's also a musician. Love that.Lesley Logan 1:18 Yes, yes. And she has a great podcast as well. It's winning awards, even though it's brand new, because it's so niche. It's a niche in a niche. It's kind of amazing, but we'll get into that in a minute. First, today is August 20, 2026, and it's World Mosquito Day because, you know what? Those little fuckers need their own day. Honestly, because you need to be reminded that they suck. But you need to know how bad it is because it's...Brad Crowell 1:39 Literally.Lesley Logan 1:40 Oh, that's so funny! Pun wasn't intended, but I slayed that. So World Mosquito Day unites global health efforts every August 20th commemorating Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria. Well, thanks, Sir Ronald Ross. Do you think his parents named him Sir Ronald Ross, or he was Ronald Ross, and then they got the "Sir"?Brad Crowell 2:01 He got the "Sir."Lesley Logan 2:01 Oh, okay.Brad Crowell 2:02 Yeah.Lesley Logan 2:02 Well, this crucial day raises awareness about the ongoing threat of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue, dengue?Brad Crowell 2:09 DengueLesley Logan 2:09 Dengue, Zika. Brad Crowell 2:11 Yeah, it would be normally known as dengue fever.Lesley Logan 2:13 Yeah, dengue fever, Zika, and yeah. Brad Crowell 2:16 Good luck on that one.Lesley Logan 2:20 Chikungunya. I'm reminding.Brad Crowell 2:25 It could be Chikungunya. Chikungunya.Lesley Logan 2:28 I'm not sure. Yeah. Anyways, well, my speech therapy didn't help me with that one. Discover how you can protect yourself, support research, and contribute to eradication initiatives worldwide. You know what you can do? Keep your fucking still water from being still. You guys, stir your pools. Don't let, you know, I listened to an episode of The Daily years ago when it was good, and it talked about how there are these mosquitoes that can live in a capful, you know those plastic water bottles? That size capful of water in a tire across continents. So on a ship that takes months, and then they can just spread. They don't need a lot of water anymore. So you guys have got to move your water around. Do you remember when we lived in LA and there was a big deal about the virus, and we were like at the airport. Everybody was on guard for puddles and drying things up. It was a weird community. It was before COVID, but LA had a community because people were getting... I don't think it was Zika, but there was a virus being carried by the mosquitoes, and it was a reason why even the airport had to clean up their water. They were giving out fines.Brad Crowell 3:31 I can't remember what it was, because Zika is usually in Asia, but it obviously can spread.Lesley Logan 3:37 So obviously, I talk about standing water around your home, but applying an EPA-registered repellent and raising awareness about mosquito-borne diseases is a great way to support the public health initiatives. Isn't it funny if we just start going around. Everybody today, I want you to go around and go, "It's World Mosquito Day. Do you have any standing water? Do you know how to get rid of mosquitoes?" So Vegas was notoriously known for having no mosquitoes, and now we have lots of mosquitoes. We have a whole mosquito problem, and at UNLV, there's a woman who studies the whole thing. But now we have mosquitoes, and it's really annoying because I thought I only got bit by mosquitoes when I was in Cambodia. Now we get bit all the time.Brad Crowell 4:10 It's not even, I mean, honestly, LA was, I felt like I got more mosquitoes in LA than Cambodia, but it depends on the time of year in Cambodia. I think it depends on the season, of course. But there definitely are mosquitoes there. We had a lot more in Thailand than Cambodia.Lesley Logan 4:26 Thailand killed me. Cambodia, I've learned to figure it out. And when you come to our retreat in Cambodia, we tell you what to do so you don't get bit. All right, you guys, what do we got going on? We're on our way back from the tour, actually. So we're probably either in El Paso or on our way to Tucson right now. We're gonna wrap it up in a few days in Las Vegas. And something you need to know, I'm really, really proud of. I started a teacher-training program for new teachers. So if you heard the rumor, it is true, and it's called upLift, and it will start early next year at a studio, hopefully near you. So, in fact, in the next couple weeks, I'll be taking applications from the people who want to license and teach the program, and then this fall, I'll be training them how to do it. Then I'll be working alongside them to make sure that it is done the way I know it will work and change your life and change the lives of the people that you teach. So you should go to xxll.co/uws if you would like to be a student. This is for first-time teachers or partially trained teachers, or maybe people who want to bridge into classical and they want it to be more of an in-person experience. So xxll.co/uws. And then for those who are already comprehensively trained and you want more of a master's program, you can go watch the recent eLevate Live Q&A call I did at lesleylogan.co/elevate. That's L-E-S-L-E-Ylogan.co/elevate. I did a mini class. I answered a ton of questions. We have a bunch of grads on there. We are filling 2028 as we speak, and only people who graduate eLevate can actually teach upLift. So if you are like, "Oh my God, how do I get my application in?" You won't even find out until you have done eLevate. So there you go. All right, you guys, we got a lot going on. Balanced Body sponsored our tour, so we're so excited because we have to take Contrology equipment everywhere, and we're spending a lot of time with them the rest of this year. I'll tell you more about that in a second. But thank you to Balanced Body for sponsoring our summer tour, and they are also sponsoring our winter tour this year, which we will announce next month. So make sure that you're on our email list so you don't miss out because literally on the summer tour, several cities sold out in one day. Brad Crowell 6:27 In one day. Lesley Logan 6:28 In one day.Brad Crowell 6:29 Yeah. So how do you get on the waitlist? Go to OPC.me/events.Lesley Logan 6:33 There you go. Go do that. Okay. So if you're new here, one of the ways you can actually support us is by being an OPC member. But if that's more of a commitment than you want to make, when you buy our amazing flashcards at opc.me/flashcards, not only do you support us and this podcast, but you're also supporting the Nevada SPCA. Just so you know.Brad Crowell 6:49 Yeah, but I just wanted to say before we move on, becoming a member, you can start with a trial. So it's a 40-day trial for 40 bucks, and you pick the trial based on the equipment you have access to, and then you get to come hang in this awesome community we have. We just revamped our community page, the whole community platform. It's really cool and just awesome people. So not only that, you can do it anywhere you are.Lesley Logan 7:15 Yeah, anywhere you are, at any level, with whatever you got. It's pretty great. It is the workout that works for you. That's what we say. So you guys, we're going to be home for a bit, and then we're going to be in Cambodia. You cannot join us this year in Cambodia, but you can certainly join us next year by getting on our waitlist. We will open up our early-bird special in January. If you hear a dog snoring in the background, her name is Darla. We cannot stop this; it's just going to keep going. But before we head to Cambodia, we're actually driving to Sacramento. I'm teaching, and we'll have a booth at the Sacramento POT. It is the Balanced Body 50th-Year Celebration. The ultimate, the penult, the penultimate, the, what do you call it? I mean, they've been celebrating all year long at all the different POTs.Lesley Logan 7:53 No, but anyways, it's at the headquarter area, and it's gonna be so much fun. And then after that, I'll be at the POT India. So I am at all the 50th anniversary POTS. Basically, I'll be aBrad Crowell 8:03 A 50-year celebration is called a golden jubilee or a golden anniversary.Lesley Logan 8:08 The Jubilee. I don't think they know that. I don't think they do either because they could have done a Jubilee instead of a whatever party. Anyways, here we are. So, if you want information about the Sacramento POT or what I'm doing in Goa, India, which, by the way, it looks stunning. I really will just say yes. I said yes because it's going to be at this stunning resort at the beach in Goa, and there's a bunch of Americans who are also going because they're like, "I wanted to take a workshop from you, and I've always wanted to go to India." And I'm like, "Well, see you there." Me too. So xxll.co/pot will get you information on both Sacramento and Goa. I have no idea how to get you information, but I am going to teach in China this year.Brad Crowell 8:44 Woo!Lesley Logan 8:45 This is a big deal.Brad Crowell 8:46 Yeah, just outside of Shanghai.Lesley Logan 8:47 Yeah, I don't even know how I'm getting there yet at the time of this recording. But we're figuring it out, everyone. Basically, here's what's going on. I am doing a lot of traveling with and without Brad this year because next year I'm not, because next year we're focused only on upLift, eLevate, our tours, and so it's quite an exciting time. I haven't said yes to anything for next year, and we're recording this in the summer, which is kind of insane because usually I'm already booked out, but we're not because we're saying, "Not yet, not yet." Anyways, all right, we got to get into this episode, but before that, Brad, what is the awareness that we're bringing people's attention to today?Brad Crowell 9:25 Yeah. So as you know, we switched to charity of the week instead of questions. So today we are doing something slightly different. We encourage you to seek out local businesses in your community to celebrate National Black Business Month. Yeah. So this month, instead of highlighting just one charity, we're focused on the whole month to go out and support your local Black-owned businesses. Why? Back in 1921 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it was home to one of the wealthiest Black communities in the country, the Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street. In the span of about 15 years, it had built up hundreds of Black-owned businesses: grocers, theaters, hotels, doctors' offices, over 1000 homes. And then, over a two-day period, white mobs, some of them literally deputized by the city, burned more than 35 city blocks. They burned them to the ground, and as many as 300 people died. Roughly 10,000 were left homeless, and not a single person was ever prosecuted. Yeah, for decades it barely appeared in the history books, and Greenwood residents rebuilt, but the community never got back to where it fully was. Survivors were never compensated. So when we talk about supporting Black-owned businesses today, it's not just a nice idea; it's part of rebuilding something that was deliberately destroyed.Lesley Logan 10:42 It's crazy because I didn't learn about this. I heard about this around 2020.Brad Crowell 10:46 Yeah, I started to hear about this. Actually, there were TV shows that were focused on this in the superhero world, and I started watching it, and I was like, "Whoa, this is crazy! How did I never hear about this?" And then I started to really learn more about it, and it's just tragic. It's just unbelievable. It's unbelievable.Lesley Logan 11:04 Here's the thing: if a hurricane does this, we're in an uproar if the government doesn't go in fast enough and fix things, right? But this was deliberately done. This is not, it's just hate racism. Yeah. And then no one went in and helped any of these people, and so yet again, a group of people were set back even further. So not only did we not do restitution after slavery, when they finally do get ahead, well, let's burn it to the ground and create even more problems. And so it's just really fucking frustrating.Brad Crowell 11:34 There is a, you know, if you're wondering how to go support local Black-owned businesses in your community, there's a great resource that you can use, that is ByBlack.us. It's a national directory built by the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce. It's searchable by location and even has curated city guides. So wherever you're listening from, you can find Black-owned businesses near you. And if you're local to us in Las Vegas, check out the Greater Las Vegas Black Chamber of Commerce at glvbcc.org, and also the Henderson Black Chamber of Commerce or the local directory called Black Biz Connect Las Vegas.Lesley Logan 12:16 Yeah, and that came up just when we were doing this search, so you can also figure that out by putting your city in. It's just a great thing to do if you want to just be... Here's the deal: we vote with our dollars, and so every single day there are things that we have to do for these fucking billionaires because we can't get away from it. But also, you can do this, and you can make small changes. So it's really important. We recently, at the time of recording this, had donated $800 to the Nevada SPCA, right? And I was like, "Oh, I know it's only $800," and they're like, "It's a lot of money. Thank you so much." It's from your flashcards for quarter two. And I said, "Oh, can I find out what does that do?" And they were able to show me what $800 can do, right? It can feed 114 shelter animals for one week. So when you take your dollars and you put them locally into a locally owned business, you are making major impacts. The ripple effects are things you can't even understand or see. And then when you direct that to being a Black-owned business, you are actually helping. It's just something that's really, really amazing because that means family members and friends of that business owner are seeing that they can be successful as an entrepreneur. If you can't see things happen in your life, it's really hard to be it till you see it. So I just think it's important. I thought it was a great way to honor this month. And so just put your city in and put "Black-owned businesses," and you'll get a list, I'm sure.Brad Crowell 13:33 Yeah, awesome. So thanks for supporting your local Black-owned businesses. And if you have any Black-owned businesses, or actually any charities at all, that you suggest that we do some research on and then bring to the pod, text us at 310-905-5534. 310-905-5534. Stick around. We'll be right back. Brad Crowell 13:54 All right. Well, let's talk about Tara Connaghan. Tara is a traditional Irish fiddle player from Donegal with nearly 40 years of experience playing music. I think she said more than 40 years of experience. In fact, I think she said she's been teaching for 40 years.Lesley Logan 14:10 I mean, she doesn't look that old, so I don't think she could be. I don't think she's in her 60s.Brad Crowell 14:14 Regardless, she's very, very clearly an expert. She's the creator and host of the award-winning podcast, In Tune with Tradition: Perspectives on Session Etiquette and Irish Traditional Music. That is a very niche pod.Lesley Logan 14:29 It's a niche in a niche.Brad Crowell 14:30 It breaks down the unspoken cultural rules of Irish music sessions. She also teaches adults and leads private immersion experiences in Ireland for musicians wanting to dive deeper on session culture. Side note: She actually has a tour coming up in September 2026, so next month. So go to sessionetiquette.com/retreat for details. Pretty sure she said it's happening in Ireland. Lesley Logan 14:55 I think so. And also, by the way, if you don't even know what Irish music is and session etiquette, don't be like, "What is this podcast episode about?" I don't know, because actually everything that we discussed about that can be applied to being a beginner at anything. So I really, really like it.Brad Crowell 15:09 Yeah. Yeah. So.Lesley Logan 15:11 Well, I'll just go first. So I think we can all understand. When you're a beginner, there can be a performance anxiety of sorts. You're not sure if you're wanting to be a knitter. Okay, an example: Andrea Maida and her husband and Brad and I went to a knitting store because Andrea Maida, a dear friend of ours, Pilates instructor, is a knitter. So we go to a knitting store, and there's a whole table of all these knitters, and they're just hanging out. And Andrea's like, "We can just go talk to them." And I'm, "I don't... are we allowed to go talk to them?" And then the first thing someone says, "Are you knit worthy?" Remember that? "Are you knit worthy?" And I was, "I don't know." If I was an aspiring knitter, I can tell you right now that I didn't feel welcome. I felt anxiety. But the other people, "Oh, don't let her get to you. You can sit down here." But I didn't know the etiquette of walking into a knit place. And so, when you are a beginner, there is an anxiety about how do I join? What's the etiquette? Do I have enough skills to be here? Am I allowed to sit here? Can I sit there? And she explained that you're scared because you just don't know how to enter the space. And I think it's really important to acknowledge that when we're beginners at things, we're allowed to have some fear, you know. Brad Crowell 16:15 100%. I mean, it's just natural. It's part of it. It's like getting on stage the first time you're on stage. Your throat is parched. You're completely freaking out inside, but it just takes practice. The more you do it, the less you're in that headspace. Yeah. But also, too.Lesley Logan 16:32 You play jazz, right? You play jazz.Brad Crowell 16:35 I played jazz. It's been a long time.Lesley Logan 16:37 But there are sessions. There's times when people get together to just play, and then there are times people can join in, right?Brad Crowell 16:43 Yes. So I'm going to talk a little bit more about that when I share what I really loved about this conversation. But yes, in the jazz world, it's called a jam session, right? And you hear musicians, "Let's get together and jam." I generally hate a jam session when it's not jazz music, honestly. It was interesting to hear her talk about the different levels of learning and the different layers of how people interact in a jam session. Because when I was younger, when I was studying jazz and I was performing, I play the trombone, for all of you who don't know. I started playing in fourth grade, and I went all the way through college studying very intentionally on the trombone. And I was really good at the time, really, really good. I wasn't ever recording on the trombone because what I was really passionate about was playing the bass and singing. So even though I was really good on the trombone, that wasn't really where my heart was at the time. When I was playing it in college, you'd get together with people, and if they were not that good on their instrument or they hadn't had a lot of experience playing with other people in a space where you're listening to other people, then you don't know what to do. And this is a perfect parallel. Have you ever been in a conversation where someone only talks about themselves?Lesley Logan 18:06 Yeah.Brad Crowell 18:06 The whole fucking time.Lesley Logan 18:08 Yeah.Brad Crowell 18:08 And they never ask a reciprocating question.Lesley Logan 18:11 Yeah.Brad Crowell 18:12 It's not a back-and-forth.Lesley Logan 18:13 Yeah.Brad Crowell 18:14 Yeah. Musicians can do that too. They can just take over.Lesley Logan 18:17 Well, and I think to wrap up my point, what I love is just like she says, once you learn the rules and the etiquette, the anxiety can disappear because you know what the rules are. I think a lot of times some of us are afraid to be beginners, and then we don't ever get to figure out what the rules are, so we never feel like we can be a beginner. But if you know what the rules are, then you know where you can play, right? I think, in a non-musical example, I get people who want to be on this podcast all the time. They're like, "We should do a pod swap." They pitch me. I'm okay. I love the balls. I love that confidence. They have 10 episodes. I have 700. I appreciate the invite, but that's not a mutual thing. I'm bringing so much more expertise. They're not going to have the conversation I want to have with 700 episodes with their 10. Or maybe they have a whole other following. They could back that up. Maybe they're up-and-coming. But really, no offense to them, it's not like they are below, but they actually need to go get experience with other people with 10 episodes, coming over here is not really going to be helpful for them because they don't really, you have to have experience to play. Like in Pilates, I absolutely love taking sessions from people who've been teaching for decades, right? But I'm not going to be, "Oh, you want to do a trade, Jay? Sandy, should we trade?" No. Not that I can't teach them something, but really it's not an equal exchange of information.Brad Crowell 19:37 Yeah, I mean, this rolls straight into one of the things I loved about the conversation. She was talking about the etiquette of joining sessions as a newbie or a beginner. She said it's a very gentle process where you're kind of coming into it in a gentle way, and the anxiety of it and the, you have to be self-aware enough to know that you are easing your way in. For me, the easy parallel is growing up in a large family where I had lots of aunts and uncles and thinking about Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner or something where everyone came over and they had the kids' table and they had the adults, right? And the kids' table, their conversation was generally about kid stuff, but I always ended up gravitating toward the adult table. And when I would get there, I had nothing to contribute to the conversation because I was 12, right? What do I know? I don't know anything about anything. But I'm listening to the adults talk about adult things, which I didn't even know what they were talking about. Didn't matter. I didn't have anything to contribute, so I didn't say anything, right? So when I was mentioning earlier, sometimes people can be in conversations where they 100% dominate the conversation, and it's not a conversation; it's one-sided. Alternatively, the other side of that is never contributing to a conversation and not having the confidence to speak up. And a lot of people never get past that, right? Even imagine if I was 12, then 15, then 18, and I'm still sitting at the adult table, but I'm not talking. I'm not participating in the conversation. I'm still taking it all in, but why am I not contributing back, right? So there's these two sides of the fence there. Lesley Logan 21:19 There's two extremes, and there's allowing yourself to be an observer because you're new to that table, and then at some point, you got to shit or get off the pot.Brad Crowell 21:27 Yeah, that's right. At some point, you actually have to participate. Lesley Logan 21:30 And I think where it happens is there has to be someone at that table who also invites you in. Brad Crowell 21:33 Yeah, maybe. Yeah. Lesley Logan 21:34 Remember the knitting table we started with? That woman who was, "Are you knit worthy?" I was, "I don't think so." I don't think I even replied to her. But then there was, "Oh, come sit down! Don't let her scare you!" Right?Brad Crowell 21:45 That's right.Lesley Logan 21:45 There needs to be someone who is aware of all the dynamics, who can be the guide.Brad Crowell 21:51 Yeah.Lesley Logan 21:51 You know, and so then you attach yourself to the guide, and you allow the guide to show you what's going on, what's the appropriate behavior here. We're watching The Pitt again, you guys. I'm obsessed. I'm obsessed. There's so much nuance to The Pitt. I love it so much. Dynamics, everything, everything. I can apply science of learning to The Pitt. All these different things, right? And that Mel King, bless her soul, her character just speaks in my heart. But she's going to high-five people after they save a guy's life, and no one high-fives her because that's not the etiquette. It's not what you do. It's your first day, babe. You're in their third hour, right? And so she's, "Oh, okay." She sits down. So she's trying to observe what the behavior is and trying to learn how to fit in. And it takes time. You're going to get it wrong. And that's the thing. You are going to fuck up at some point. You are going to think that you're invited in and you're doing the right thing. But actually, they changed the rules last week, and they moved it half an hour. And that doesn't make you a bad person. You just got to have self-awareness, you know, and then also a little gumption.Brad Crowell 22:50 Yeah, and I think, you know, thinking back to etiquette of joining a session as a newbie or beginner, it is valuable to sit at the kids' table when you're a kid so that you can have conversations with your peers, and then you learn something from that so that when you do move to the adults' table, you have some understanding of just how conversation works. So in the same way, with music. Lesley Logan 23:11 I think it's good to outgrow the kids' table because, yes, then you can recognize that you were the guide at the kids' table, and now you're over at the adults' table, so you can spot who the guide is over there. You know, I think it's good to have the experiences.Brad Crowell 23:24 Yeah, and that's definitely how it works with jazz and jamming. It's important to work with people who are, well, I mean, you talked about this specifically with Tara, the people who are where you once were, people who are where you are at now, and the people who are where you want to be, you know, so that you can be a guide, you can have fun with your peers, you can learn from someone who is where you want to be. And so, for example, here in Las Vegas, once a week I go to a local bar. They host a jam night, and it's a jazz jam night, and they encourage people to sit in. Bring your instrument, come play. We'll always welcome you in. You can always play for a tune or whatever. And then generally, what they'll do is they'll let you name the tune so that you have the confidence. "Okay, I know this song."Lesley Logan 24:16 Oh, I love that.Brad Crowell 24:16 You know, and then basically they all know all the songs. These guys are pro musicians. They're absolutely incredibly well-versed, and if they don't know the song, they can figure out the song in the moment. They're amazing, right? And so it's actually really intimidating because, especially if you're a newbie playing with a crew like that, those guys are the pros, right? And so it's great experience, but it's also like you're not really in their circle. You know what I mean?Lesley Logan 24:44 No. I do love how they approach that. I love that because they're actually saying, "Okay, you've been sitting here long enough. We can see that you're jamming with us. You're tipping your head to the beat or your foot to the beat. You can do something. You pick the song." So they're allowing you to have confidence in what you're going to do. And then they get to invite you in, and then after that they never have to again, or you get to keep coming. You broke the seal. It makes me think of David Doss as well. Remember when David Doss played at the Horse Trailer Hideout, and he noticed you were whistling, and then he's like, "Do you know the song?" He invited you in.Brad Crowell 25:14 Yeah.Lesley Logan 25:15 Because you have done karaoke, and you've been in bands, and you've toured as a singer. The stage doesn't scare you, but he does that with people all the time, and often they are not performers. Brad Crowell 25:26 Right. Often they're not. Lesley Logan 25:27 But he is allowing them to pick a song that they can do well. And I think that's just something for those of us, I think we all can take the application of etiquette and things like that to everything. I have people I go to learn from because they challenge me, right? There are people I challenge, and then there are people that I challenge to challenge people below. We all have to be doing that. Otherwise, first of all, the people that I go to, they go to people. Why? Because if they are not learning from other people, they're not going to be a good teacher for me. So I think we can all recognize where we are as the person who is the expert in one room, but maybe we're a beginner in this room. And how can we make sure that we're moving along, but we're also moving other people along? We can't always be the guide. At some point, we have to pass the torch.Brad Crowell 26:11 Yeah, you're right. You're right on the money on that. It is important to set yourself up to be a guide for the next generation coming along. There's one other thing I wanted to mention about the conversation before I moved on, and that is about the skill of listening and responding to others in a musical context, but also in a conversation. For example, I just did it. I acknowledged what you said, and then I changed the topic. Right? When I was in college, I don't even know how I met this professor, but he said, "Hey, I want you to come audition for this class. You can't just join the class; you have to audition for the class." I was, "Okay." So I didn't even know what that meant. He didn't give me anything to prepare. I didn't know what was going on, so I just brought a bunch of music with me that I could play. And he was like, "All right, cool. I want you to play this thing," and I just played it. And he was, "Okay, cool. Now I'm going to play this on my guitar, and I want you to play along with me." And then we did. And then he's like, "I'm going to let you lead, and then I'm going to play along with you." And I was, "Okay." And we did this half-hour audition, right? And afterwards, he asked me a few questions, and he invited me to join this class. And literally this entire class was what he taught was the art of listening, right? And it wasn't what the class was even called. I can't remember what it was called. It was an unbelievable class. And this guy is one of the most astounding musicians I've ever met. He could hear an entire song and then write the song down afterwards in musical notation. He had.Lesley Logan 27:41 That's a crazy memory.Brad Crowell 27:42 It was perfect memory and perfect pitch. He could listen to a song and understand exactly what was happening. He could see it and write it out. Lesley Logan 27:48 What a savant!Brad Crowell 27:49 Yeah, savant, completely. But what he did in that class was so awkward because there was no music. There was no jam. You didn't have a rhythm that you were playing to. He took our class and he said, "All right, today in class we've got a French horn, two guitars, a bass. We got a guy playing the timbale, which is a weird drum that is amazing, and we got a trombone player, and then there's a guitar player. So go." We're, "What do you mean, go?" And he's, "Someone can start playing, and then if you feel inspired by what they're playing, I want you to play off of what they're playing. And then other people are going to jump in, and they're going to play, and then you're going to play, and together it will turn into something." And we were, "What the hell?"Lesley Logan 28:35 Every day for a whole semester?Brad Crowell 28:37 Not every day. It was once or twice a week. I can't remember. But it became one of my favorite classes to go to. And he told us, "You're never allowed to record this class. This class is not about turning this into a song. That's not what this is. What we're doing here is we're listening to each other, and we're responding based on what we're listening to." It was amazing. Unbelievable.Lesley Logan 28:56 That's cool. By the way, based on the science of learning, that's exactly what you're supposed to do. You just throw people in, and then they have to start swimming.Brad Crowell 29:03 Yeah.Lesley Logan 29:04 If you don't, you just start drowning. So somebody feels the pressure enough to go, "Fuck it, okay?" And then other people are like, "Well, I don't want them to be alone," so they jump in. And then what happens is you start taking the knowledge that you have, the skill sets, and you start applying it to your long-term memory. It comes out of short-term memory. It moves into long-term memory because you're forced to hit recall because you're not actually reading any music. When you read music, you can leave that stuff in short-term memory and let it go. It switches to long-term because you're forced to listen and apply something that you've learned that could fit. It's fucking brilliant.Brad Crowell 29:37 Yeah. People have told me over the years, "Brad, when we're in a conversation, I feel like you're really listening to me," and I genuinely attribute that to this class.Lesley Logan 29:46 I would say you definitely do that better than I do on every day.Brad Crowell 29:49 Yeah, because I had to. I learned how to do that in the class, and now it's just part of it, you know. So anyway, just the art of listening and how do you listen and how do you participate in a group like that? How do you encourage and respond? And sometimes you're taking the lead. Sometimes you're not taking the lead.Lesley Logan 30:07 I think this whole thing you can apply to anything you want to do. Brad Crowell 30:10 Yep.Lesley Logan 30:10 Because everything is with people. So anyways, we have to wrap it up. Brad Crowell 30:14 I love it. Sorry, I got really excited about this episode. All right, stick around. We'll be right back. We're going to talk about those Be It Action Items. Brad Crowell 30:21 All right. So finally, let's talk about those Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic, or targeted action items can we take away from your conversation with Tara Connaghan? She emphasized that time and consistency are the only true replacements for convenience in the learning process. Okay. Time and consistency are the only true replacements for convenience in the learning process. What does that actually mean? What is she talking about when we say convenience in the learning process?Lesley Logan 30:48 I think you've got to make learning easier. You have to not only do it for some time, but also consistently. So, for example, I'm doing the upLift Beta program right now. There's one person who, at the time of 30 days, has had halfway to 100 hours already, right? So that is time and consistency. They're picking up different things versus some people who only have nine. Now, I'm not saying one's better than the other. Actually, they're observing different things. But if you are only picking up something one hour once a week, you are going to have a harder time as the learning continues because you're having to restart and remember everything once a week versus if you were to even do 15 minutes every single dayBrad Crowell 31:27 Yeah.Lesley Logan 31:27 It might even be the same amount of time from the one time a week to the seven times a week. But because you have the consistency of picking it up, you're actually having more convenience.Brad Crowell 31:36 Yeah. She specifically said you don't build it up in one go; you build it up every single day. And it's more valuable to have 10 to 15 minutes a day than it is to do an hour once a week.Lesley Logan 31:46 It's the same, by the way, guys. This applies to everything. I do not write one newsletter at a time. I write all of them. I do not do one podcast at a time. We do several because the setup, the getting ready, all that stuff. It allows you. It's just better. So just be more consistent. You put it all together. You'll get there.Brad Crowell 32:02 I mean, Pilates and music, it's so much muscle memory, you know. And you can't cram muscle memory. It doesn't work. Motor learning does not work. She was equating it to brushing your teeth. You do it twice a day, forever. You've been doing it forever. So it gets to the point where it's rote. You don't even think about it anymore because you've done it so many times. You know how to do it without actually processing it. You can think about something else while you're doing that. She said, "How do you do this? How do you make sure that you get your 10 to 15 minutes a day in?" She said, "Keep your instrument in easy reach. Make it visible."Lesley Logan 32:36 Yeah, whatever your instrument is.Brad Crowell 32:38 Yeah.Lesley Logan 32:38 I love that.Brad Crowell 32:38 What about you?Lesley Logan 32:39 She said, "Pick the thing that fills your cup and go for it."Brad Crowell 32:42 Yeah, just in life.Lesley Logan 32:43 Yeah, in life, pick the thing that fills your cup and go for it. Do the thing that really gives you so much joy and fills your cup. And I think this is really important. A lot of times, a lot of us are focused on the thing we don't do well, and they're like, "Why can't I get this?" And there are people who can get that for you. I was coaching someone today for Profitable Pilates, and she's not good at tech, but I don't have an online business, right? And so I'm listening to her whole thing she's working on, and she's doing all the right things according to all the right coaches. Then it comes out she needs nine clients, and I was like, "Girl, you don't need to be online for these nine clients for your online business. You could just tell 27 people what you do and then ask them to refer you, and I bet you'll get nine people. At worst, you get three. Yes, those three people refer you three people." But you do not need to pick the thing that you're not good at to make this business work. You need to pick the thing that you're good at and make this business work. So it applies to everything. Pick the thing that fills your cup, and then do that thing because when you fill your cup, everything is easier, including being in rooms that scare you. So yeah, I'm Lesley Logan.Brad Crowell 33:44 And I'm Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 33:45 Thanks so much for being here today. Make sure that you tell Tara what touched you, what made you think of something, what aha moments you had. Send in your wins to the beitpod.com/questions, and we'll see you later. Until next time, Be It Till You See It.Brad Crowell 33:57 Bye for now.Lesley Logan 33:58 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod. 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“Welcome to ugly lovely town.”This week, we are tackling another suggestion from our brilliant listeners as Jason got in touch to suggest we took a look at Twin Town from 1997.But is it underrated, under seen or even both?Give it a listen to find out!Links to the pod and our social media can be found here. Just select your link of choice!https://linktr.ee/justfilmsandthatpodIf you'd like to get in touch for anything or even suggest a film for us to look at, the email is filmsandthatpod@gmail.comWe're on all the usual social media platforms if just search for Just Films and that and you should find us. Alternatively, all out social media is also linked above!Give us a follow on Letterboxd!https://letterboxd.com/justfilms_that/If you want to support us then you can do so via our Kofi page which is linked below:https://ko-fi.com/justfilmsthatAnything you donate to us will be massively appreciated and will go straight back into the cost of running and growing the podcast!Thank you to Dan and Tom who did our artwork and music! Click the links below to check out more of their fantastic work!Tom (Music)https://www.thomasgeorgemusic.com/Dan (Artwork)https://www.instagram.com/dan_vanguardcomic/Josh on Social Media:Twitter: @JoshieMcsquashyJamie on Social Media:Twitter: @JayAllerton Instagram: @allertonjamie Jamie's other Podcast: Twitter: @bestmovie2pod Instagram @bestmovie2pod Available wherever you get your podcasts. Give it a listen!Cheers!The Just Films & That team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I think a lot of us associate scary stories with the colder, darker months of the year. When the nights are longer, there are a lot more shadows lurking around to conceal the things that go bump in the night… Thank you to the following for sharing your stories: Imaginary_Winter_961, nekojosei__, ru-yafu0820. Bonus stories shared by Anonymous & disneyfreak101. Content Warnings: hauntings, unreality, death of a friend. Submitting Your Spooky Tale: Want your own chilling story to be featured on the show? Head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your tale. Alternatively, you can email us at Hauntedpod @ gmail . com. Stay Connected: Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform – your support means the world to us. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @itshaunted_pod Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow or @Laniehobbsvo Website: hauntedpod.com Production Credits: Production assistance, writing, & audio editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint. Original music composed by Nico from the Inky Pawprint. The list of items I use for energy cleansing in my home can be found at this link. Stay safe out there!
Tickets, merch and loads more available on our website! https://haveawordpod.comTickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews:Adam's Tickets: https://www.adamrowe.co.ukDan's Tickets: https://dannightingale.comCarl's Stream || https://twitch.tv/senseicarl_Finn's Music & Tickets: https://finnlayk.co.ukFinnlay K - Whole Again: https://FinnlayK.lnk.to/WHOLEAGAINLIVEAs Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, we've got one of the best value Patreons in the game. An extra 90+ minute episode every week plus loads of bonus content such as the now infamous Lockdown Lock-ins, the Nashville & Amsterdam specials and our Ghost Hunts! What are you waiting for? Sign up now at https://patreon.com/haveawordpodGet subscribed to Have A Word Highlights: https://youtube.com/haveawordhighlightsListen to Finn's new EP: https://finnlayk.lnk.to/AllInYourMindThanks to this week's sponsors:Hello Fresh | https://www.hellofresh.co.uk/50HAWPODClick the link to enjoy an exclusive offer of 50% off your first box, along with a 20% discount for the next 4 boxes plus free treats (including fruit bundles) for 2 months. Alternatively, you can use our code 50HAWPOD. This special offer is available for new customers as well as those who cancelled their subscription twelve months ago or more.NordVPN | https://nordvpn.com/haveawordEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/haveaword Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeLovehoney | https://lovehoney.co/word_podcastLove how you love and take 20% off sitewide to unlock sexual happiness and discover a happier you with promo code: AFF-WORD20Saily | https://saily.com/haveawordDownload SAILY in your app store and use our code HAVEAWORD at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase or go to https://saily.com/haveaword
Throwback Thursday time!This week we are taking you back to what is STILL one of our most popular episodes.It's Scooby Doo from 2002. But did we think it was underrated, under seen or both?Give it a listen!Original air date: 9/8/2022· Please note, this is an un-altered release of the original episode. All references and content are accurate and relevant as of the original release date but may now be out of date.Links to the pod and our social media can be found here. Just select your link of choice!https://linktr.ee/justfilmsandthatpodIf you'd like to get in touch for anything or even suggest a film for us to look at, the email is filmsandthatpod@gmail.comWe're on all the usual social media platforms if just search for Just Films and that and you should find us. Alternatively, all out social media is also linked above!Give us a follow on Letterboxd!https://letterboxd.com/justfilms_that/If you want to support us then you can do so via our Kofi page which is linked below:https://ko-fi.com/justfilmsthatAnything you donate to us will be massively appreciated and will go straight back into the cost of running and growing the podcast!Cheers!The Just Films & That team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this Meaningful Money Q&A (Episode 58), Pete Matthew and Roger Weeks answer six real listener questions on the money decisions facing UK savers and investors. We cover paying off your mortgage versus investing, gifting surplus income to manage care fees and inheritance tax, and how to buy capital gains tax-free gold. We also explore consolidating pensions before retirement and how LGPS members can weigh up AVCs versus ISAs and AVCs versus APCs. Tune in for clear, practical UK personal finance, pensions and retirement planning guidance - education, not advice. Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA58 02:18 Question 1 Hi team Been listening for ages and having a psychological meltdown over this. I have approx £20k in my S&S ISA and £20k left on my mortgage. How can I justify the decision to pull the trigger and pay it off? Note that I also have £30k approx in a cash ISA and £5k float easy access. I also overpay the mortgage about £800-£1k per month but that's eased off the last few months, with the money diverted to an early year getaway. I'm aware there isn't a perfect result or conclusion but I'm struggling to get past how to make the decision. In context, I do have a big holiday coming up later in the year (£5k-9k expected spend), but I'm itching to pay this off and get regular investing. It might be that writing this email I'm working it out for myself but I'd be keen to hear your thoughts (not advice!) on how I can think about the situation or other angles maybe I'm not thinking about. Michael 07:33 Question 2 Hi Pete, Roger & Nick, Many thanks for your podcasts. Listening to you has been a part of my weekly habits for several years and I feel that you have been a "gateway" which has helped me to get a better grip on my future. Thanks a lot! My question is how much to put aside for care fees when compared with potential IHT liability. Specifically whether to advise my mum to gift her future surplus income instead of investing in her ISA? Mum is 88, and in reasonably good health. She has £330k in a S&S ISA, £50k premium bonds and owns her property worth £600k. Mum's monthly spending is £500, her monthly income (from pensions) is £2k. Leaving mum with surplus income of £1.5k per month. Mum already makes gifts of £100 per month to her two grandchildren from her surplus income and uses her annual gift exemption of £3k per annum. I have LPA (F&A & H&W) for mum. It is important to me that I treat mum and her finances with respect and stay focussed on mums needs (rather than that of me and my immediate family). As such I have been transferring mums surplus income into her S&S ISA each quarter, so that Mum has enough money to do whatever she wants to do. I am wondering what is the point in continuing to put more money into mums ISA when she has more money than she needs already. Mum is widowed; has no desire to travel abroad; make any changes to the house; buy a new car or similar. Mums immediate financial needs are met via her pension income. Therefore aside from potential care home fees I wonder what is the point in continuing to boost Mums investments via the ISA. Assuming care home (nursing home) fees of £2k per week equates to £104k per annum. It seems to me that Mum has over 3 years of fees covered before she would need to sell her house. I am an only child and executor for mums will. Currently mum has left her estate to me in her will. Mum says she "doesn't want her hard earned money going to the tax man". My concern is that if Mum's S&S ISA continues to grow then her estate will be subject to IHT when she dies, unless of course the money is eaten up with care fees. With this in mind I wonder whether to advise mum that her future surplus income should be gifted rather than invested. What are your thoughts? Many thanks for your excellent work! Kind regards, The Rusholme Ruffian 14:37 Question 3 Hello Pete and Roger (no d!) Great podcast! I hope all the good karma you give out comes back to you! Quick and short question: I am aware some physical gold holdings are subject to CGT but some, such as gold sovereigns and Royal mint bullion are exempt. So are there CGT exempt gold holdings that one can buy and keep in a GIA to sell later CGT free? Many thanks and keep going! Adam 16:52 Question 4 Hi Pete, Hi Rog My son put me onto your podcast some time ago and I've been working through the back catalogue from 2019 and am currently up to 2023. I have also bought the Retirement Guide book and plan to join the Academy later this year. Like everyone else, I wish I'd found this years ago! But hey ho, we are where we are. I'm 57 and plan to retire next year. My wife gave up work to look after our children and so apart from state pension all our pension funds are those I've been able to accumulate through my various jobs. I have 4 pensions - 1 DB and 3 DC. One of the DCs is in drawdown as I had to withdraw the tax free element a couple of years ago for reasons I won't go into (but I was careful not to trigger the MPAA). I now work in Financial Services and you won't believe the Compliance hoops I would have to get through to change out of the default pension funds and likewise consolidation of the DC pensions - that will have to wait until I actually retire. Having listened to so many episodes, I have loads of questions but the ones spinning through my head the most are:- 1. Can I consolidate a DC in drawdown with my virgin, untouched DCs and does it matter if I wait until I retire to do so? If yes, how would that be presented to me by the provider. 2. With investments all in one person's name, is there anyway that imbalance can be addressed? For example, what options are there to make use of tax allowances which my wife may have to minimise tax. Is it possible to transfer some of my pension to my wife? - I suspect not. Do we need separate cash pots (in case of death of one of us)? 3. In the Home Straight season and in the book you list a number of questions to ask DC providers. Are there any questions I should be asking my DB provider? even if they are just the practicalities. Thanks again for the podcasts and guidance. Say Hello to Cornwall for me - I'm sure we'll be visiting Fowey more often when do retire. (Don't suppose you or Roger can recommend a book on the history of Cornwall?) Mark 24:30 Question 5 Hi Pete and Roger, I'm in my early 50s and only now feel like I'm reaching a stage where I have some financial breathing space, but it has also triggered panic that I may be behind and need to make the most of the next 8–10 years. For context, I was a single mother for 24 years. During much of that time I worked part-time on a relatively low salary while contributing to the LGPS. My children have now left home and over the last eight years I returned to full-time work and progressed professionally. I'm now earning just above the higher-rate tax threshold at £62,000. Over the last eight years I have aggressively focused on becoming debt free and paid my mortgage off last year. I currently: - contribute 8.5% into LGPS (part final salary part CARE) - Just opened an AVC £550 per month cost to me - Just opened a stocks and shares investment platform where I can comfortably afford upto £250 per month - save £600 per month into a cash ISA for flexibility/emergency funds - currently hold around £20k in cash isa savings I would ideally like the option to retire around 60, perhaps gradually rather than stopping work completely overnight. My question is: Given my relatively late start to focused financial planning (and lack of understanding) am I broadly approaching this in the right way, and what else should someone in my position be considering over the next decade to build a secure but flexible retirement? I'd also be interested in your thoughts on balancing AVCs versus ISAs at this stage of life, and whether people like me should focus more on flexibility or maximum pension accumulation. Thank you, I've just found your podcast and will be listening help reduce some of the fear around pensions and investments I have. Regards, Lotty 32:12 Question 6 Hi Pete and Roger I'm loving the podcast and it has really helped focus my mind and be more intentional about my finances, having not really saved or invested for the first 40 years of my life. I am a relatively low earner with a salary of £30,000, which means I can only afford to commit around £200 a month for savings and investments, but I do save anything left over at the end of the month too. I could look for a higher paid role, but my current job gives me a lot of flexibility including mostly home working and because I have worked in local government for 20 years I get very good sickness and redundancy benefits, as well as a defined benefit pension which I have been paying into from the start of my employment. This will guarantee me my final salary on retirement, although that assumes I work until 68, which is longer than I want to ideally. [ALARM!} I have built up an emergency fund of 1 month salary and will try and get that to 2 months, but with my sickness and redundancy benefits I don't feel I necessarily need the 3-6 months which is recommended by many. I also have a stocks and shares ISA which I am hoping to build up and not spend until retirement, with the plan of using it to bridge the gap before I draw on my pension. I am now considering making additional contributions to my pension and have two options available to me. One is to make Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) via the Prudential and the other is Additional Pension Contributions (APCs) through the scheme itself. With AVCs my employer will pay in with me, but they don't with APCs. With my employer paying in with me that makes me wonder if AVCs may be a better option. Alternatively, as I don't have much money to put in I may keep my pension contributions as they are and focus on my stocks and shares ISA. I know you can't tell me which route to take, but I am interested in your thoughts and perhaps there are some questions I should be putting to my pension provider to give me more clarity. Apologies for the length of the question. Many thanks, Andrew Jacksons - https://jacksons.life Meaningful Academy Retirement Planning: https://meaningfulacademy.com/retirementplanning Meaningful Coaching: https://meaningfulcoaching.co.uk
Sometimes there's just too much for one take.CONTENT NOTICE:Droughtland is always intended for adult audiences only and may include content disturbing for some. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.Today's Episode Includes:LanguageViolenceCredits:Showrunner & Editor: J. Muskrat Produced By: Caleb Lynn & Liz MuskratFeaturing: Liz Muskrat - Eegan Muriel KennedyCaleb Lynn - Alobar Na' BanniKalon O. - Orias ValeTaylor R. - Blokk KaucusAbby Normal - BootsJ. Muskrat - Narrator, Additional VoiceswithMichael Reiser as The CaptainMusic: “The Spaghetti Western Set” by Brett Von Donsel via Incompetech.com“Wild West Viking” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Enchanted Journey” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Industrious Ferret” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Industrial Cinematic” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Shadowlands 3_Machine” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Mesmerizing Galaxy” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Lobby Time” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com"Long Note Two” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Deuces” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Smooth Lovin'” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Exhilarate” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com “Spirit of the Girl” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com"Controlled Chaos” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Darkling'” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Lotus” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com “Interloper” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Shaolin Monk” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Trouble with Tribals” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com“Tyrant” by Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.comUsed under Creative Commons Licenses - If you enjoyed today's episode consider donating to these wonderful free sound libraries.Play the Games which inspired the Droughtland system!All Flesh Must be Eaten & Terra PrimateSavage Worlds Call of CthulhuOr... SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STORE! Details:Runtime: 25:28Format: MP3
Find out why Lisinopril gives you a cough and what to do about it. Learn why a Lisinopril cough isn't caused by a problem with your lungs but by a buildup of certain chemicals in your airway.0:00 Why does Lisinopril cause a cough? 0:47 ACE inhibitor side effects1:53 Zinc for Lisinopril cough4:14 Essential hypertension4:51 Insulin and blood pressure 5:45 Potassium and high blood pressure6:43 Magnesium and hypertension
“Some things in life just can't be explained.”Sounds like a song lyric… but it's not.. it's the tagline of this week's film.. it's also PROBABLY a song lyric as well.Anyway it's Phenomenon from 1996, starring John Travolta.Jamie chose this one, so is it underrated, under seen or even both?Give it a listen to find out!Links to the pod and our social media can be found here. Just select your link of choice!https://linktr.ee/justfilmsandthatpodIf you'd like to get in touch for anything or even suggest a film for us to look at, the email is filmsandthatpod@gmail.comWe're on all the usual social media platforms if just search for Just Films and that and you should find us. Alternatively, all out social media is also linked above!Give us a follow on Letterboxd!https://letterboxd.com/justfilms_that/If you want to support us then you can do so via our Kofi page which is linked below:https://ko-fi.com/justfilmsthatAnything you donate to us will be massively appreciated and will go straight back into the cost of running and growing the podcast!Thank you to Dan and Tom who did our artwork and music! Click the links below to check out more of their fantastic work!Tom (Music)https://www.thomasgeorgemusic.com/Dan (Artwork)https://www.instagram.com/dan_vanguardcomic/Josh on Social Media:Twitter: @JoshieMcsquashyJamie on Social Media:Twitter: @JayAllerton Instagram: @allertonjamie Jamie's other Podcast: Twitter: @bestmovie2pod Instagram @bestmovie2pod Available wherever you get your podcasts. Give it a listen!Cheers!The Just Films & That team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, I share about past life work - one of the tools that has massively impacted and transformed both my personal journey and the way I facilitate healing today. We explore why past life work isn't just about releasing the past - it's also about remembering who your soul has always been.In this episode, you'll discover:Why past life healing can help you release fears, visibility blocks and limiting patterns that are difficult to access through other healing modalities.How reconnecting with past lifetimes can awaken dormant soul gifts, wisdom and healing abilities you may already carry within you.My own journey of discovering healing gifts through past life work - and how it completely changed the way I serve today.The difference between healing past lives and reintegrating the gifts and power your soul has cultivated across lifetimes.Why past life work is one of the foundational pillars of Ancient Soul, and how it supports the remembrance and embodiment of your unique soul transmission.For more inspiring content, follow me on: Instagram @chiaranaala: https://www.instagram.com/chiaranaala/YouTube @chiaranaala: https://youtube.com/@chiaranaala?si=pBmYZw0YpEVlhElg ---------------------------------If you're ready to start activating your soul's blueprint & ancient wisdom and embody your unique transmission fully - apply for Ancient Soul: https://www.chiaranaala.com/ancientsoul---------------------------------To remember and activate your unique light language, sign up for my 4-week light language course Echoes of Light: https://www.chiaranaala.com/echoesoflight---------------------------------Sign up to become a member of my free online Community, Cosmic Soul Circle: https://divine-soul-alignment.circle.so/join?invitation_token=1efac3b34f4f9a8e128f811c14dbb025f69249fb-1d1c46b3-1501-4b6a-84e7-f70f6e7e8e1d---------------------------------If you're ready to go deeper or you want to know what working with me is like, sign up for my FREE session:Portal of Remembrance: Reconnect with your soul's ancient wisdom, expand your energetic capacity and create more space for your soul gifts to emerge. https://www.chiaranaala.com/portal-of-remembrance-replay-optin---------------------------------Alternatively, you can also check out my FREE meditations: Open to Receive Meditation: Strengthen your intuition, deepen the connection with your soul & your guides, raise your vibration and open up to receiving: https://www.chiaranaala.com/opentoreceiveCosmic Connection Meditation: Open up your connection to the higher realms, meet your galactic guides & receive galactic transmissions: https://www.chiaranaala.com/cosmic-connection
The Mad appleBetween August and early September, nature offers the eggplant, a vegetable with intense color and spongy flesh found in kitchens around the world. The eggplant (*Solanum melongena*) has a history as old as plant domestication, fascinating botanical characteristics, and culinary versatility that make it almost indispensable. Botanically speaking, the eggplant belongs to the Solanaceae family, alongside tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers. Although commonly considered a vegetable, its fruit is technically a berry. It originated in Asia—likely between India and Southeast Asia—and descends from wild, thorny, and bitter ancestors such as *Solanum insanum*. Genetic studies indicate that the eggplant was domesticated long ago; over time, selective breeding has reduced thorns, sweetened the flavor, and fostered the emergence of numerous shapes and colors. Varieties come in long and dark, round and purple, white, striped, and green forms. Each type possesses specific organoleptic qualities: long, dark purple varieties—such as the classic Neapolitan—have firm flesh and a delicate flavor, rendering them suitable for grilling or for making *parmigiana*. Round, violet varieties tend to become creamier after cooking and are ideal for sauces or fillings. White eggplants are generally less bitter and very tender.In contrast, green or striped varieties are distinguished by an especially sweet taste and thin skin, making them suitable for quick cooking or grilling. Choosing the right variety can enhance any recipe. In addition, the plant flourishes in warm, sunny conditions; in temperate zones, it is grown as an annual, whereas in milder climates, it can live longer. From there, the history of the eggplant becomes a tale of cultural spread and transformation. It has been cultivated in Asia for centuries and appears in ancient Chinese and Indian texts. It was later introduced to the Mediterranean region by the Arabs, who spread its cultivation starting in the Middle Ages. The Italian word *melanzana* derives from the Arabic bāinjān, having passed through Persian and other languages. Initially, the eggplant was not well-received in Europe; as a member of the nightshade family—which includes many toxic plants—it aroused suspicion.Some even called it the mad apple, fearing it would hurt the mind. Only over time, thanks to the spread of Mediterranean and Southern cuisines, did the eggplant become an integral part of culinary tradition. In Italy, in particular, it is the star of iconic dishes such as the ever-favorite parmigiana, the relish caponata, the Sicilian pasta alla Norma, sautéed eggplant, and stuffed eggplant. In the kitchen, selecting the right eggplant is important. It is best to choose firm specimens with smooth, glossy skin, free of bruises, and with a fresh green stem. If an eggplant is overripe, it will contain more seeds and have a more bitter taste. Traditionally, a salting process was used to draw out moisture: the eggplants were sliced, sprinkled with coarse salt, and left to drain for at least half an hour to remove some of the water and bitterness.Today, available varieties are less bitter, making this step not always necessary; however, it can be useful for reducing oil absorption or achieving a firmer texture. From selection to cooking, eggplant lends itself to numerous techniques. When grilled or griddled, slices acquire a smoky aroma and a tender texture; just a few minutes per side on a hot surface suffice, followed by seasoning with oil, garlic, mint, or parsley and a brief resting period. In the oven, they can be roasted whole—after being pricked—until the skin shrivels and the flesh becomes creamy, rendering them ideal for sauces, purees, or fillings. Alternatively, when sliced or cubed and oven-baked, they require less oil than frying while still retaining an intense flavor. Full Content More Podcasts
Welcome to Movie Mandates, a review show in which sibling cinephiles Andrew and Keleigh force each other to watch movies according to a monthly theme! This month we're celebrating Black and White movies so I mandated we watch BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, a movie title that refers to a character that's in the film but not that important (the doctor's wife) and not the character everyone wants to see (the monster's would-be girlfriend who is in the last 5 minutes and doesn't do anything). 0:00 - Trivial Trivia 19:43 - Bride of Frankenstein review 57:20 - Next episode's mandated movie We'll be back in two weeks with another mandated movie. If you'd like to watch it, click here to find where it's streaming or available to rent. If you'd like to watch the video version of Movie Mandates, you can do so on YouTube. Alternatively, you can listen to and audio-only version on iTunes. New episodes of Movie Mandates drop on the first and third Wednesday of every month! Credits: Molehill Mountain is hosted by Andrew Eisen and Keleigh Eisen. Music in the show includes "To the Top" by Silent Partner and is used with permission. Movie Mandates logo and art by Lynndy Lee.
Tickets, merch and loads more available on our website! https://haveawordpod.comTickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews:Adam's Tickets: https://www.adamrowe.co.ukDan's Tickets: https://dannightingale.comCarl's Stream || https://twitch.tv/senseicarl_Finn's Music & Tickets: https://finnlayk.co.ukFinnlay K - Whole Again: https://FinnlayK.lnk.to/WHOLEAGAINLIVEAs Adam and Dan said, don't miss out on all of our extra content, we've got one of the best value Patreons in the game. An extra 90+ minute episode every week plus loads of bonus content such as the now infamous Lockdown Lock-ins, the Nashville & Amsterdam specials and our Ghost Hunts! What are you waiting for? Sign up now at https://patreon.com/haveawordpodGet subscribed to Have A Word Highlights: https://youtube.com/haveawordhighlightsListen to Finn's new EP: https://finnlayk.lnk.to/AllInYourMindThanks to this week's sponsors:Hello Fresh | https://www.hellofresh.co.uk/50HAWPODClick the link to enjoy an exclusive offer of 50% off your first box, along with a 20% discount for the next 4 boxes plus free treats (including fruit bundles) for 2 months. Alternatively, you can use our code 50HAWPOD. This special offer is available for new customers as well as those who cancelled their subscription twelve months ago or more.NordVPN | https://nordvpn.com/haveawordEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/haveaword Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeLovehoney | https://lovehoney.co/word_podcastLove how you love and take 20% off sitewide to unlock sexual happiness and discover a happier you with promo code: AFF-WORD20Saily | https://saily.com/haveawordDownload SAILY in your app store and use our code HAVEAWORD at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase or go to https://saily.com/haveaword
The Oddjob Pod continues its While They Were Bond series with Pierce Brosnan's 2001 spy thriller The Tailor of Panama.Based of a novel by John le Carre and with a stellar ensemble cast including Geoffrey Rush and Jamie Lee Curtis, The Tailor of Panama is a significant departure from the usual spy fiction that we came to expect from Brosnan's Bond canon. We all thoroughly enjoyed getting stuck into this compelling drama.Download the podcast here or listen on the player below.
This week, join Alex & Dan down on the beach to discuss the 38th MCU film and 4th solo outing from Tom Holland's Spider-Man, hot off the heels of their most recent On the Go episode to and from the cinema doors!Discussing Dan's stage name (if you've followed us for a while, it might be of no surprise!) and the overall state of the MCU, this is a spoilerific review of the latest wall crawler outing!Sit back, relax, grab your potatoes and come discuss with us how things look and feel for Peter Parker after the events of No Way Home and where this might lead us in the next few years!#GITS
Throwback Thursday time!This week we are taking you back to our tackling of another classic film and it's legacy, it's Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.Give it a listen!Original air date: 2/8/2022· Please note, this is an un-altered release of the original episode. All references and content are accurate and relevant as of the original release date but may now be out of date.Links to the pod and our social media can be found here. Just select your link of choice!https://linktr.ee/justfilmsandthatpodIf you'd like to get in touch for anything or even suggest a film for us to look at, the email is filmsandthatpod@gmail.comWe're on all the usual social media platforms if just search for Just Films and that and you should find us. Alternatively, all out social media is also linked above!Give us a follow on Letterboxd!https://letterboxd.com/justfilms_that/If you want to support us then you can do so via our Kofi page which is linked below:https://ko-fi.com/justfilmsthatAnything you donate to us will be massively appreciated and will go straight back into the cost of running and growing the podcast!Cheers!The Just Films & That team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Movie of the Year: 2006Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of KazakhstanThe Borat Podcast Phenomenon: Satire, Shock Value, and Staying PowerThe Borat podcast from Movie of the Year explores one of 2006's most controversial and talked-about films. Sacha Baron Cohen's mockumentary arrived as a cultural earthquake. Audiences had never seen anything quite like it. The film presented itself as a documentary following a fictional Kazakhstani journalist through America. In reality, it weaponized satire in ways that still provoke debate today. The Borat podcast episode digs into how Cohen achieved this effect. We examine the craft behind the chaos. Furthermore, we ask whether the shock value overshadowed the actual social commentary. Above all, this is a film that demands to be discussed.About the FilmDirected by Larry Charles, Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan premiered at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. The Borat podcast traces the film's journey from festival premiere to cultural phenomenon. The film followed Borat Sagdiyev, a television reporter from Kazakhstan, as he traveled across the United States. Nominally, he was researching American culture. In practice, he spent the film creating uncomfortable, often hilarious interactions with unsuspecting Americans. The film was partially scripted and partially improvisational. Cohen's performance art approach meant that real people became unwitting participants in elaborate pranks. Consequently, the picture sparked immediate controversy about consent, cultural sensitivity, and the ethics of mockumentary comedy.The film grossed over $260 million worldwide and became a cultural phenomenon virtually overnight. By contrast, most independent comedies barely reach a fraction of that audience. Learn more about Borat on IMDb, or read the full Wikipedia entry.The Satire, the Method, and the Cultural ImpactAt its core, Borat operates as a Trojan horse. The film pretends to be a fish-out-of-water comedy. However, it's actually a scathing critique of American attitudes. The Borat podcast digs into this contradiction at length. Cohen's character exposes racism, sexism, and anti-Semitism by drawing them out of ordinary people. The satire works because audiences laugh before they realize what they're laughing at. Additionally, viewers must grapple with complicity. They enjoyed the comedy, yet that comedy often relies on humiliating real people. This tension is precisely the point.The method behind Borat borrows heavily from Andy Kaufman's tradition of transgressive performance art. Cohen spent years developing the character before filming began. He remained in character between takes. Furthermore, he worked with a skeleton crew to maintain the documentary illusion. Most of the "interviewees" had no idea they were being filmed for a narrative feature. This approach blurs the line between documentary and fiction in unprecedented ways. Notably, it also raises serious ethical questions that the film itself never fully addresses. The cultural impact proved enormous. Within weeks, Borat became shorthand for a particular brand of boundary-pushing comedy. College students quoted the film constantly. Yet critics remained divided on whether the satire was sufficiently incisive or merely cruel.The film's influence on comedy cannot be overstated. It opened doors for films like Brüno and The Dictator. Nevertheless, it also sparked a conversation about the ethics of pranking that continues today. By contrast, most comedies fade from cultural memory. Borat remains present in discourse because it asks uncomfortable questions.IP Freely on the Borat Podcast: What If a 2006 Director Made a Marvel Movie?Here's a thought experiment: Imagine Larry Charles directing a Marvel property in 2006. The result would be radically different from what the MCU eventually became. Charles brings a documentary aesthetic and deep discomfort into every frame. He's drawn to morally ambiguous situations. Therefore, his Marvel film would prioritize character awkwardness over spectacle. Consider this scenario: Charles directs Iron Man in 2006 with a 2004-era approach to superhero casting. The tone would be satirical, maybe even mockumentary-styled. Robert Downey Jr.'s character would feel less like a hero and more like a flawed businessman uncomfortable with his own mythology.Alternatively, picture Sacha Baron Cohen as a Marvel character in 2006. The studio would never allow his anarchic energy into their carefully controlled franchises. Yet imagine if they had. Cohen could have been a Thor-like character who doesn't understand Earth. His fish-out-of-water routine would align perfectly with fish-out-of-space storytelling. The scenes with other Avengers would crackle with uncomfortable tension. Baron Cohen thrives in social friction. A Marvel movie would provide an entire world of characters for him to destabilize. The result would feel more like a Kaufman film than anything in the MCU canon. Such a project would be too unpredictable for Marvel's brand management.PopFilter Hall of FameThe Taste Buds inducted Borat into the PopFilter Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes films that transcend their moment and become part of pop culture permanently. Borat earned this status for several reasons. First, the film's central character became a recognizable reference point. People who never saw the movie know who Borat is. Moreover, the film demonstrated that mockumentary could be both commercially viable and culturally significant. Additionally, it showed that comedy could be provocative and still find a massive audience. Finally, the picture's impact on subsequent comedy filmmaking cannot be understated. Every awkward-comedy and cringe-comedy film since 2006 owes something to this picture's approach.Hall of Fame status also reflects longevity. Rewatching Borat today feels different than it did in 2006. The film has aged in unexpected ways. Some jokes land harder because they reflect genuine changes in American discourse. Others feel more uncomfortable because our cultural standards have shifted. Specifically, the film's treatment of certain communities provokes more heated debate now. Nevertheless, the picture remains relevant. It remains a text people genuinely discuss in 2024. That staying power justifies Hall of Fame recognition.Why Borat Still MattersFifteen years after its release, Borat remains essential viewing. The Borat podcast episode demonstrates this staying power. The film documents a specific moment in American history. The movie captures mid-2000s attitudes with uncomfortable clarity. Furthermore, it serves as a mirror. What the film reveals about American culture in 2006 says as much about us as viewers as it does about the people on screen. The picture represents peak mockumentary filmmaking. Few films since have matched its ability to make audiences simultaneously laugh and cringe.Beyond its comedic achievements, Borat represents a risk-taking moment in mainstream cinema. The film was genuinely dangerous to make. Cohen and Charles put themselves in real physical danger. Moreover, they put others in uncomfortable situations without consent. This raises questions that remain unresolved. Can art justify its methods? When does comedy become cruelty? These aren't just academic questions. They're central to the film's power. Borat doesn't let audiences off easy. It forces us to think about what we're laughing at. Ultimately, that's why the film continues to matter. It demands engagement rather than passive consumption.Related Episodes from Movie of the Year: 2006Movie of the Year 2006: Podcast Intro, Part 1Movie of the Year 2006: Bracket Reveal2006 Mixtape, Part 1All Movie of the Year episodesFAQ: Borat Podcast and FilmWhat is the Borat podcast episode about?The Borat podcast explores Sacha Baron Cohen's 2006 mockumentary as a work of satire, examining the methods Cohen used to expose American attitudes. The Borat podcast episode discusses the film's cultural impact, its boundary-pushing approach to comedy, and why it remains relevant today. The Borat podcast also features segments imagining a Marvel movie directed by the film's director Larry Charles, and we induct Borat into the PopFilter Hall of Fame.What is the film Borat about?Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is a mockumentary that follows a fictional Kazakhstani journalist through the United States. The film presents itself as a documentary but is actually a carefully constructed satire designed to provoke reactions from real people. Sacha Baron Cohen's performance exposes uncomfortable truths about American culture through...
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Click to Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Youtube-Subscribe-SoapDirt Days of our Lives spoilers bring a dramatic twist as Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) faces a serious health scare, potentially altering the lives of Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) and Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein). Jeremy Horton (Trevor Donovan) continues to stir the pot in Salem, resulting in further tension between Joy, Stephanie, and Alex. As the situation unfolds, Stephanie's lack of understanding and empathy for Joy's predicament may exacerbate the situation further. DOOL spoilers deliver an unexpected turn of events and hint at a devastating diagnosis for Joy, with Leukemia being a possible outcome. This could potentially reveal secrets surrounding the paternity of Kelsey and the alleged tampering of the paternity test. Alternatively, a twist could lead to a plot where Joy loses her battle with cancer, leaving her daughter Kelsey in the joint custody of Alex and Stephanie. This could strain Alex and Stephanie's already fragile marriage to its breaking point. Spoilers for Days of our Lives anticipate that Belle Black (Martha Madison) attempts to mediate the escalating situation, but is met with resistance from Stephanie. Stephanie's interference in Alex's co-parenting challenges with Joy could further exacerbate the situation. This week, fans are in for a rollercoaster of emotions as Joy's health scare unfolds, potentially revealing hidden secrets and causing a rift in multiple relationships. Soap Dirt is the most subscribed to YouTube soap opera channel. Visit our Days of our Lives section of Soap Dirt: https://soapdirt.com/category/days-of-our-lives/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ And Check out our always up-to-date Days of our Lives Spoilers page at: https://soapdirt.com/days-of-our-lives-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/
I've played a few. 0:00 - Escape the Baby Alarm 4:10 - Am I Nima? 9:19 - Sucker For Love: Crush Landing 16:40 - Tenebris Somnia 20:14 - Desktop Explorer 23:05 - Lily's World XD 26:10 - Gretel & Hansel 28:38 - Rosewater 35:13 - Deadly Rehearsal 41:18 - There Are No Ghosts At the Grand 45:57 - Resident Evil: Requiem 47:11 - This Bed We Made 50:03 - Paper Perjury If you missed Saturday's live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. (A technical issue forced me to split the stream in two. Second part here.) Alternatively, you can catch audio versions of the show on iTunes. Molehill Mountain streams live at 7p PST every Saturday night! Credits: Molehill Mountain is hosted by Andrew Eisen. Music in the show includes "To the Top" by Silent Partner. It is in the public domain and free to use. Molehill Mountain logo by Scott Hepting. Chat Transcript: 7:00 PM@addictedtochaos2Hello 7:25 PM@LeeShowronsHey 7:31 PM@jaredknisely6213speacking of pacman have you played the pacman world games 7:36 PM@jaredknisely6213you may like 2 il put that on the list of recs for you 7:37 PM@jaredknisely6213unless you dont like collectathon games 7:57 PM@addictedtochaos2Since Sony's announcement, I started buying more physical Xbox games.
“I look and smell, I do declare, as lovely as a rose!”This week, Josh is diving back into our pile of listener's suggestions as listener Sacha suggested we take a look at James and the Giant Peach from 1996, based on the Roald Dahl children's book.Give it a listen!Links to the pod and our social media can be found here. Just select your link of choice!https://linktr.ee/justfilmsandthatpodIf you'd like to get in touch for anything or even suggest a film for us to look at, the email is filmsandthatpod@gmail.comWe're on all the usual social media platforms if just search for Just Films and that and you should find us. Alternatively, all out social media is also linked above!Give us a follow on Letterboxd!https://letterboxd.com/justfilms_that/If you want to support us then you can do so via our Kofi page which is linked below:https://ko-fi.com/justfilmsthatAnything you donate to us will be massively appreciated and will go straight back into the cost of running and growing the podcast!Thank you to Dan and Tom who did our artwork and music! Click the links below to check out more of their fantastic work!Tom (Music)https://www.thomasgeorgemusic.com/Dan (Artwork)https://www.instagram.com/dan_vanguardcomic/Josh on Social Media:Twitter: @JoshieMcsquashyJamie on Social Media:Twitter: @JayAllerton Instagram: @allertonjamie Jamie's other Podcast: Twitter: @bestmovie2pod Instagram @bestmovie2pod Available wherever you get your podcasts. Give it a listen!Cheers!The Just Films & That team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Federal Reserve Enters a New Chapter The Federal Reserve’s latest meeting marked another important step in the early tenure of Chairman Kevin Warsh. As expected, policymakers left interest rates unchanged, opting for neither a rate increase nor a cut. However, the decision revealed growing disagreement within the committee, with three members voting in favor of raising rates due to persistent inflation concerns following years of economic and price shocks. Although the Fed held its benchmark rate steady, longer-term interest rates continued to move higher. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed above 4.7%, while the 30-year Treasury yield surpassed 5.2%, reaching its highest level since 2007. This distinction is important because the Federal Reserve directly influences short-term borrowing costs, not long-term Treasury yields. Those longer-term rates are driven by market forces and have a direct impact on mortgage rates, business borrowing costs, and broader financial conditions. Looking ahead to the Fed’s September meeting, market expectations have shifted dramatically. Earlier this year, investors largely anticipated multiple rate cuts. Today, markets are assigning a greater probability to a rate hike instead. How inflation, employment data, and economic growth evolve over the coming weeks will likely determine the Fed’s next move. Currency Markets Signal Growing Global Pressure One of the more significant but less-discussed developments occurred in the global currency markets. For the first time since 1998, the United States announced intervention to support the Japanese yen after the currency experienced substantial weakness against the U.S. dollar. While exchange rates typically fluctuate, an 11% move between two of the world’s largest currencies over a single year is unusually large and highlights increasing pressure within global financial markets. Central banks often face a difficult balancing act. They can attempt to keep interest rates low by purchasing bonds, but doing so generally weakens their currency and can contribute to inflation. Alternatively, they can support their currency by allowing interest rates to rise, which strengthens the currency but places additional pressure on economic growth and borrowing costs. Japan has increasingly found itself caught between these competing objectives. Supporting its currency while managing its bond market has become more difficult, illustrating the broader challenges facing central banks worldwide. This matters to U.S. investors because Japan holds a significant amount of U.S. Treasury securities. If Japan were forced to sell those holdings to stabilize its own financial markets, the increased supply of Treasuries could place upward pressure on U.S. interest rates. While recent intervention has successfully strengthened the yen in the short term, history suggests these efforts rarely provide permanent solutions. Markets ultimately determine long-term currency values, making global monetary policy an important area for investors to continue monitoring. A Healthy Reset for the Magnificent Seven After leading the market higher for much of the past two years, the Magnificent Seven technology companies and many AI-related stocks have experienced increased volatility. While these pullbacks have generated concern, they appear to represent a reset in investor expectations rather than a deterioration in the underlying businesses. Corporate earnings remain strong, supporting the long-term growth story for many of these companies. At the same time, market leadership has broadened beyond a small group of technology stocks, allowing more sectors to participate in the rally. Historically, this type of market expansion has often supported longer and healthier bull markets. Bull markets typically come to an end when corporate earnings begin to weaken significantly and analysts consistently lower earnings expectations. That is not the environment investors are facing today. Technical indicators also support this view. The Bloomberg Magnificent Seven Index recently fell below its 200-day moving average for the fourth time since 2022. In each of the previous three instances, the index eventually recovered and moved on to new highs. Rather than signaling the end of the current bull market, recent weakness appears more consistent with a mid-cycle pause that allows excessive optimism to unwind before the next phase of market growth. 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Anxiety rarely comes from nowhere. It is often a heavy echo of past trauma, a painful reminder of moments where we felt helpless or unprotected. When those memories linger, they trap our minds in a cycle of looking backward, asking "why" and wishing we could rewrite history. Alternatively, anxiety forces our minds to race forward into the future, creating terrifying "what-if" scenarios about things we cannot control. This constant mental tug-of-war between yesterday's hurts and tomorrow's fears leaves us feeling completely unsafe in the present moment.To find lasting relief, we must address the fundamental question: Am I safe in this world? From a Christian perspective, the answer is not found in a guarantee that the world will be free of trouble, but in the unchanging character of God. True safety means knowing that your identity, your soul, and your future are securely held by a loving Creator.Scripture reminds us that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Relief comes when we surrender the past and the future to Him, anchoring our hearts in the truth that He is our refuge, our fortress, and our ever-present help in times of trouble. You are safe because the One who rules tomorrow is already there, and the One who redeemed your past has already forgiven and healed it.Scriptures related to today's topic: Psalms 103:12, Matthew 6:34, Isaiah 26:3, john 14:27, Psalms 56:4
This week, the Dynamic South Coast duo return to the not-so-mean streets of Old Portsmouth to the cinema and back, to bring you their honest thoughts on the latest film from everyone's favourite wallcrawler and friendly neighbourhood Arachnid - Spider-Man: Brand New Day! It's the 38th film from the MCU, the 4th in Tom Holland's solo outing and already during the first domestic weekend release, it's broken box office records... but the real question is - is it any good? There's only one way to find out - stream and listen wherever you get your podcasts! Just don't go messing around with your Arachnid Hormones for pete's sake....#GITS
Lots of great questions and comments here as we head into the August break in the turbulence of Hungary. Mark Slade, a race engineer who knows how to win at the Hungaroring, joins us with his unique understanding not only of the events of the past weekend but also for the likely reasons behind George Russell's slow getaway. Mark's explanatory diagram is included within the chapter headings of this podcast. Alternatively, you can download it from our channel's Community page.Mark Slade has served as Race Engineer and Chief Engineer at McLaren, Mercedes, Renault and Haas and, as such, has played a major role in two World Championships, 34 GP wins, 101 podiums and 40 pole positions.With thanks to Jetcraft, the world's largest buyer and seller of executive jets:https://jetcraft.comTo TrackNinja, a lap-timer and data app designed to help users improve their on-track car and driver performance through analysis and an innovative Data Garage. A lite version is free; the loaded edition is US$9.99 pcm or $99.99 yearly: https://trackninja.appTo OEM Exclusive, the passionate suppliers of OEM upgrades for exotic and high-performance vehiclesAnd to REC Watches, whose timepieces are infused with DNA and actual material from famous racing and road cars. Claim your additional 10 per cent discount by adding the codeword PETER: https://recwatches.com/next-projectImages: Diego Merino and Mark SladeVisit our new merch store to Make Corners Great Again! https://sl1nk.com/l0uanyxVisit https://alpinestars.com for all your racing apparelVisit: https://fxdworkwear.com for all your purpose-built, Australian-made technical workwearTry Oscar Razors - Australia's highly-rated, 5-blade razors for men and women https://oscarrazor.com.au. Follow Peter @peterwindsorBook a Cameo with Peter: https://cameo.com/peterwindsorContact us at: peterwindsoryt@gmail.comWe support the Race Against Dementia:https://raceagainstdementia.comThe Alora dog rescue shelter (Malaga, Spain)https://aloradogrescue.com#standwithukraine - now, more than ever#Canada! #jimmykimmel!Stephen Gallacher Golf Foundationhttps://sgfoundation.co.ukNick: you're with us always:https://samaritans.orgSupport the showVisit: https://youtube.com/peterwindsor for F1 videos past, present and future
Toronto has become the epicentre of Canada's real estate downturn, offering a potentially important preview of what could be coming next for Vancouver. After years of rapid appreciation, aggressive investor activity and unprecedented condominium construction, the GTA is now navigating falling prices, elevated inventory, development failures and a dramatic shift in buyer psychology.Toronto Realtor Tom Storey returns for a boots-on-the-ground assessment of one of Canada's most closely watched housing markets. More than a year after his previous appearance, conditions have evolved significantly—particularly across the condominium and pre-sale sectors, where developers, investors and buyers are confronting an entirely different economic reality.The condo market remains at the centre of the correction. Completed but unsold inventory, buyers struggling or refusing to close on pre-sale purchases, developer insolvencies and difficult project economics have fundamentally changed a segment that once attracted enormous investor demand. The question now is whether Toronto has worked through the worst of the adjustment or whether additional financial pressure remains ahead.Detached and semi-detached homes tell another important part of the story. With Vancouver beginning to see inventory conditions tighten year over year, Toronto provides a valuable comparison for understanding whether reduced supply could eventually establish a floor beneath prices. Buyer sentiment remains critical, however, as prospective purchasers continue weighing improved negotiating power against uncertainty over where property values ultimately settle.Financial stress is also becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Ontario has experienced rising consumer insolvencies and bankruptcies as households contend with elevated mortgage payments and higher living costs. The impact is beginning to intersect directly with real estate, particularly for owners facing refinancing decisions or those who no longer have the financial flexibility provided by rapidly appreciating property values.Toronto's rental market provides another window into changing fundamentals. Rental rates, vacancies and landlord incentives are adjusting as new supply meets weaker population growth and affordability constraints, creating new challenges for investors whose purchase decisions were originally based on considerably stronger rental assumptions.Government intervention has now become another major part of the housing conversation. Toronto and Vancouver have both witnessed policies designed to support struggling new-construction markets, generating debate over whether these measures primarily protect housing supply or effectively provide relief to developers and their lenders. Combined with tax incentives such as HST relief on qualifying new homes, the critical test is whether government stimulus is actually translating into renewed buyer demand.The investment equation has consequently changed. Where should $1 million be deployed in Toronto real estate today? Condominiums offer significantly lower entry points than during the peak, while scarce ground-oriented housing may provide stronger long-term fundamentals. Alternatively, continued uncertainty could make patience the more attractive strategy.Perhaps the biggest opportunity lies precisely where sentiment has become most negative. Certain GTA neighbourhoods and property categories may already have experienced substantial corrections, potentially creating opportunities for buyers capable of looking beyond today's headlines and holding through the next market cycle.Toronto's experience carries important implications far beyond Ontario. Vancouver shares many of the same characteristics: expensive housing, significant condominium development, investor participation, affordability constraints and a development industry facing enormous financial pressure. If Toronto is further ahead in the housing correction, its next moves could provide some of the clearest signals yet about where Vancouver real estate is heading next.https://storeyteam.ca/_________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:
This week, Alex & Dan kick off the next few Marvel-related episodes with a recap on what Sony has done with their Spider-verse - and why they are churning out lacklustre films within the 5 year 9 month window...From a $9Bn franchise piggy-backing off the MCU, to films which struggle to break even at the box office, Sony have well and truly made their money back from the Marvel sale in the 90s - but are they still making enough money from the Wall Crawler and what does it mean for the future of Spider-Man at Sony?Sit back, relax and enjoy a trip down memory lane as well as gazing into the future of what might be next for our favourite superhero in spandex!#GITS
Throwback Thursday time!This week we are taking you back to another fantastic guest episode, this time it's our chat with Stu Whiffen about a film of his choosing, The Wanderers.Give it a listen to find out!Original air date: 26/07/2022· Please note, this is an un-altered release of the original episode. All references and content are accurate and relevant as of the original release date but may now be out of date.If you'd like to hear more of Stu's stuff there is a link to his Linktree below. Here you can find links to all of his fantastic pods as well as the Pod Bible and more!https://linktr.ee/stuwhiffenLinks to the pod and our social media can be found here. Just select your link of choice!https://linktr.ee/justfilmsandthatpodIf you'd like to get in touch for anything or even suggest a film for us to look at, the email is filmsandthatpod@gmail.comWe're on all the usual social media platforms if just search for Just Films and that and you should find us. Alternatively, all out social media is also linked above!Give us a follow on Letterboxd!https://letterboxd.com/justfilms_that/If you want to support us then you can do so via our Kofi page which is linked below:https://ko-fi.com/justfilmsthatAnything you donate to us will be massively appreciated and will go straight back into the cost of running and growing the podcast!Cheers!The Just Films & That team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We all start somewhere! 0:00 - The marketing for Ebenezer is... silly 8:50 - The marketing for Matchbox is... silly 17:20 - Recovering from the stream crash 20:45 - The MCU movies have a pretty good batting average 1:04:57 - Sometimes social media demonstrates at least surface level media literacy! If you missed Saturday's live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. (A technical issue forced me to split the stream in two. Second part here.) Alternatively, you can catch audio versions of the show on iTunes. Molehill Mountain streams live at 7p PST every Saturday night! Credits: Molehill Mountain is hosted by Andrew Eisen. Music in the show includes "To the Top" by Silent Partner. It is in the public domain and free to use. Molehill Mountain logo by Scott Hepting. Chat Transcript: 6:57 PM@jaredknisely6213is anything your style 7:16 PM@bryangillis1362Hello all, happy Saturday! 7:16 PM@bryangillis1362Ugh, sorry to hear about all the stream troubles 7:18 PM@jaredknisely6213its only 20 min worth a try to see if if works 7:18 PM@jaredknisely621320 in 7:24 PM@bryangillis1362Hello again 7:25 PM@jaredknisely6213yes yes 7:27 PM@jaredknisely6213needs to be at 50 is in you need pay for that but thats more money 7:29 PM@jaredknisely6213if you can only switch off the worst isp in the us 7:33 PM@jaredknisely6213phase 2 is were you should compare, its unfair to compare to phase 1 7:33 PM@jaredknisely6213phase 1 is the best then 3 lastly 2 7:34 PM@jaredknisely6213phase 1 has 3 of the best superhero films ever made 7:37 PM@bryangillis1362Definitely my tastes are changing, but I was an adult the whole way through. I think it's more than I just got enough of it and wanted something different 7:39 PM@LeeShowronsHey 7:40 PM@jaredknisely6213i dont enjoy anything of modern disney 7:40 PM@addictedtochaos2Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the best of the MCU 7:41 PM@cat_woehey Andrew, I also thought the MCU movies were meh overall, but I remember having fun with Thor Ragnarok in particular 7:46 PM@addictedtochaos2Winter Soldier is a political thriller with superheroes in it. 7:46 PM@bryangillis1362Arguably She-Hulk is an outright comedy with superheroes 7:49 PM@LeeShowronsThey are on Toy story five already. And the first Toy story has been around since 1995. I thought toy story would be done for by now. 7:49 PM@bryangillis1362Live-action remakes can be done well. One Piece is a great example, largely because it does a lot of work to fix the issues with the original series while maintaining the spirit 7:53 PM@jaredknisely6213still dont know why you dont like the clone wars 7:55 PM@addictedtochaos2The New Jedi Order series of books killed my love of Star Wars. 7:55 PM@jaredknisely6213that was last jedi for me 7:56 PM@LeeShowronsI know Star Wars seemed better when Disney didn't own it 7:56 PM@addictedtochaos2Nothing noticeable on this end. 7:56 PM@jaredknisely6213there hasnt been a buffer since the change 7:58 PM@bryangillis1362Madisyyn or something 7:58 PM@addictedtochaos2The worst live action adaptation I've seen is Dragon Ball Evolution. 8:01 PM@LeeShowronspeople would disagree with that people think the live action in Mario movie is the worst 8:01 PM@addictedtochaos2I haven't seen Mario. 8:04 PM@jaredknisely6213thats where we differ, the prequels are awesome the sequels are trash and rogue one is also awesome 8:04 PM@addictedtochaos2George Lucas is a great storyteller in terms of big picture, but he needs someone to fine tune it, especially with scripts. 8:09 PM@LeeShowronswell, since it's been that long ago, he's gonna be an adult by now. I wonder if he'll remember that. 8:22 PM@jaredknisely6213i was 5 when ep 2 came out thats why i like it more than i should 8:28 PM@bryangillis1362Like how you now say Trails is better than Dragon Quest, but DW is still your favourite 8:28 PM@bryangillis1362*DQ 8:28 PM@bryangillis1362Not that DQ is bad obviously 8:30 PM@bryangillis1362See you tomorrow!
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#940 Liz and I are going head-to-head today and comparing our very different audience growth approaches! As you know, I'm all about posting daily. Especially since I've seen huge success creating Shorts for YouTube. After all, two million subscribers with just fifteen minutes of work per day is pretty good! Liz, on the other hand, is much more of a stealth operator. Her targeted growth is based on finding the right collaborators for strategies like lead magnet swaps, virtual speaking, and podcast guesting. She values her email list way more than any follower count! And the truth is, both of these approaches could work. That's why you should join us for this session to uncover and choose the growth tactic that resonates the most with you! So how do you build consistency to post every day? Alternatively, how do you network across to build your audience brick-by-brick? Tune in to find out! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session940.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“To paraphrase the Beatles, there goes the sun”This week it's another guest episode as we sat down with the brilliant Graham and Ian from “The Podcast Nobody Asked For” to discuss a film of their choosing, The Ballad of Wallis Island.But is it underrated, under seen or even both?Give it a listen!Links to the pod and our social media can be found here. Just select your link of choice!https://linktr.ee/justfilmsandthatpodIf you want to hear more from the guys then click the below to check out their brilliant stuff!https://www.thepodcastnobodyaskedfor.co.uk/If you'd like to get in touch for anything or even suggest a film for us to look at, the email is filmsandthatpod@gmail.comWe're on all the usual social media platforms if just search for Just Films and that and you should find us. Alternatively, all out social media is also linked above!Give us a follow on Letterboxd!https://letterboxd.com/justfilms_that/If you want to support us then you can do so via our Kofi page which is linked below:https://ko-fi.com/justfilmsthatAnything you donate to us will be massively appreciated and will go straight back into the cost of running and growing the podcast!Thank you to Dan and Tom who did our artwork and music! Click the links below to check out more of their fantastic work!Tom (Music)https://www.thomasgeorgemusic.com/Dan (Artwork)https://www.instagram.com/dan_vanguardcomic/Josh on Social Media:Twitter: @JoshieMcsquashyJamie on Social Media:Twitter: @JayAllerton Instagram: @allertonjamie Jamie's other Podcast: Twitter: @bestmovie2pod Instagram @bestmovie2pod Available wherever you get your podcasts. Give it a listen!Cheers!The Just Films & That team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On "Realistic Monism: Why Physicalism Entails Panpsychism" (2008). Strawson argues that physicalism should not just be taken as matter in motion. Instead, the physical is a broader category that includes not just chairs and molecules, but also "my experience of red." Yet he's not trying to say that experiences are just brain states; they clearly include qualia (what it's like to experience red). And he's also not just trying to solve the problem by redefining "physical" to include "mental" (though he is doing that). Instead, he's claiming that we have no warrant to claim that the properties of the physical are exhausted by what third-person science can investigate, and that we can't solve the mind-body problem unless we posit that (at least some) physical objects have a mental aspect. Sounds like Spinoza to us! Subscribe to Closereads (and get a link to this text to read along) at patreon.com/closereadsphilosophy; follow us there via the free tier to part two and many other episodes like this one ad free, or pay us to get parts 2-5 and everything else we've recorded. (Alternatively, support both PEL and Closereads at patreon.com/partiallyexaminedlife for a nice combo deal.)
We are in the thick of it. The penultimate issue of this run. Fights occurring, punches throwing, dreams invading, words writing, etcetera ectering. This is a book with both pictures and words. There is plot, there is development. There is a podcaster who is struggling to write on a Monday morning. There is a problem. And when there is a problem, you need a team to deal with it. Assembling your team is important and vital. You should be careful in choosing, or else you will get stuck with a throwaway 90's character. And nobody wants that to happen. When putting your team together, first impressions are everything. You should think about how you present and introduce yourself. Hugging your interviewer during the meeting process is not a good start. Fighting with your team is good. Fighting against your team is bad. Know the difference. You should know how to pose for team photos. Some say teamwork, some say power compatibility, I say it is all about how you all strut. You need balance or an understanding of lead and support. You need to show power, to be power. After your team has successfully mastered posing in front of a camera, and testing your super-powers at least once, you should be ready to face an evil super villain. Go big or go home. Either way, you will probably go home in a box, but you will look good doing it. Alternatively, you can just do it all yourself and smack fools. Gather your team, and listen to our podcast. Bravo, you have made it to the end of this rant. Here is to the next one. Check out some of the pictures we talk about on our website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2026/06/29/fantastic-four-2014-v5-644-back-in-blue-part-4/ We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube! Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need. http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Raving Energy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
What does a witchy practice look like? Are there a specific set of rules we must follow? These are questions that many witchy-leaning folks tend to ask, especially when they're in the early stages of crafting a practice. Depending on one's approach, a witchcraft practice might look highly structured and precise or down-to-earth and unfussy. You may be drawn to intricate tools used by many high magic practitioners. Or you may like the everyday items found in your environment often favored by low magic practitioners. Some individuals adhere to a traditional lineage, while others prefer the folk magic of their ancestors. You may find comfort choosing a specific niche; such as, green, kitchen, or elemental witchery. Or you might seek out a more eclectic path, mixing and matching rituals as you see fit. There's no one "right" way to craft a practice. As we listen to the chirping cicadas, consider the practices that speak to your soul, that is the path for you. What am I reading?The Hidden Seasons: A Calendar of Nature's Clues by Tristan Gooleyhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9798893030105Embracing the Old Witch in the Woods: Liberating Feminine Wisdom from Christian Patriarchy by Angela J. Herrington and Shannon Harrishttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9798889835233https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?Hot Goblin by Em Beihold What's for dinner? Turkey & zucchini Meatloaf Ingredients:1 lb ground turkey2 zucchini Minced garlic (as much as you like!)Drizzle of olive oil1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs2 eggs1 cup Trader Joe's frozen Multigrain Blend with Vegetables (a hearty mix of brown, red, and sweet brown rice with black barley and vegetables) or similar equivalent 1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon green goddess spice blend - (mix of minced onion, garlic, black pepper, chives, green onion, parsley, and spinach powder)Salt and pepper Glaze 1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup maple syrup1 tablespoon grainy mustard Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Sauté diced zucchini and garlic in olive oil, add frozen veggie mix, cook for a few more minutes. In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs, and seasoning. Add cooked veggies, mix thoroughly. Mix glaze together, set aside. Press mixture into loaf pan, bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, poke holes into top of loaf with a fork, spread glaze over top, cook for an additional 25-30 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting. Enjoy! Dark Chocolate Pistachio Bliss Bites Ingredients:1 cup rolled oats or oat flour1/2 cup pistachios1/2 cup almond butter1/4 cup pure maple syrup1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt1 ounce finely chopped dark chocolate1/4 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup unsweetened coconutlemon zestInstructions:In a food processor, blend oats to a coarse flour. Add the pistachios and pulse until finely chopped. Add the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and sea salt then pulse into a dough forms. You should be able to press the dough between your fingers and have it hold together. Transfer the dough to a large bowl.Alternatively you can make these without a food processor by using oat flour and finely chopping the pistachios by hand. Place them in a large bowl with almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt then stir until a dough forms.To the bowl, add the chopped chocolate, cranberries, coconut and lemon zest. Stir until evenly combined. Using a scooper, scoop out tablespoon sized portions and roll into balls. Seal in a jar and refrigerate for up to 1 weekhttps://www.makingthymeforhealth.com/wprm_print/dark-chocolate-pistachio-bliss-bitesThe Hearth: Join Today!https://thehearth.circle.so/c/invitiationEmail: witchywomanwalking@gmail.comSupport the show
Emma's cousin Mark moved to the big city and left his horse at Emma's ranch. For five years, she took care of the horse like it was one of her own. One day Mark took offense at one of Emma's social media posts, and quietly removed the horse without her knowledge, believing he was the rightful owner. Emma was devastated and sued Mark, alleging emotional distress, mental pain and suffering, and loss of consortium. Mark's insurer denied his defense on the basis that no bodily injury was claimed. Notable Timestamps [ 00:00:33 ] - The scenario involves a woman who sued her cousin for emotional distress and mental suffering after he quietly removed his horse from her ranch. [ 00:04:37 ] - At this stage of litigation, the focus is not on whether the cousin owes damages, but strictly whether his insurance owes him a legal defense. [ 00:07:29 ] - The plaintiff's complaint relies entirely on emotional damages like loss of consortium and mental pain, notably lacking standard liability allegations like property damage. [ 00:08:57 ] - The defining legal question is whether pure mental pain and emotional distress can satisfy the standard insurance definition of a bodily injury, sickness, or disease. [ 00:12:11 ] - In jurisdictions following the majority rule, such as Ohio, courts have established that pure emotional distress or PTSD without physical harm does not equal bodily injury. [ 00:15:56 ] - Alternatively, courts in minority rule states like New York view emotional trauma as potentially equal to physical injury because they find standard policy language ambiguous. [ 00:18:28 ] - To satisfy the bodily injury requirement in a majority state, the plaintiff must usually demonstrate physical manifestations of their distress, such as headaches or nausea. [ 00:23:14 ] - Insurance professionals can utilize PLRB.org's 50-State Surveys on emotional distress as a convenient tool to quickly check the controlling case law and rules within specific states. Your PLRB Resources 50-State Survey - Emotional Distress as Bodily Injury https://members.plrb.org/documents/50-state-survey-introduction-emotional-distress-as-bodily-injury Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at "Property and Liability Resource Bureau" Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your "adjuster story" sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org. Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: "Piece of Future" by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).
Throwback Thursday time!This week, we're taking you back to our chat about Lara Croft: Tomb Raider from 2001.So did this one deserve its rather low scores?Give it a listen to find out!Original air date: 19/07/2022· Please note, this is an un-altered release of the original episode. All references and content are accurate and relevant as of the original release date but may now be out of date.Links to the pod and our social media can be found here. Just select your link of choice!https://linktr.ee/justfilmsandthatpodIf you'd like to get in touch for anything or even suggest a film for us to look at, the email is filmsandthatpod@gmail.comWe're on all the usual social media platforms if just search for Just Films and that and you should find us. Alternatively, all out social media is also linked above!Give us a follow on Letterboxd!https://letterboxd.com/justfilms_that/If you want to support us then you can do so via our Kofi page which is linked below:https://ko-fi.com/justfilmsthatAnything you donate to us will be massively appreciated and will go straight back into the cost of running and growing the podcast!Cheers!The Just Films & That team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
But not unimpressed. 0:00 - Windows Updates and a squirrel 2:57 - "My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked" is a one-joke anime that I can't stop laughing at 13:43 - The worst Rhythm Heaven is still a good game 28:00 - I saw Obsession and thought it was fine! 59:50 - Sneak peak of my preliminary Extra Life plans! If you missed Saturday's live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. Alternatively, you can catch audio versions of the show on iTunes. Molehill Mountain streams live at 7p PST every Saturday night! Credits: Molehill Mountain is hosted by Andrew Eisen. Music in the show includes "To the Top" by Silent Partner. It is in the public domain and free to use. Molehill Mountain logo by Scott Hepting. Chat Transcript: 6:57 PM@RainaharperrrNo audio yet 6:58 PM@RainaharperrrThere it is! 6:59 PM@jaredknisely6213should probably start with your show take before the fine lags 7:00 PM@eathdemonhot take bad change, too manny people dont download security upates lol 7:02 PM@jaredknisely6213security updates what are those 7:02 PM@jaredknisely6213havent gotten those in a yr and half 7:03 PM@eathdemonfreedumb /s 7:03 PM@RainaharperrrRecently while I was traveling, my phone decided to update itself in the middle of the night, got frozen at 99 percent completeness, and left me unable to look up a solution, or use my phone at all 7:06 PM@SheekagoHey all 7:06 PM@eathdemonyou might get a kick out of Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games 7:06 PM@SheekagoWe're going on a journey? FIeld trip! 7:06 PM@jaredknisely6213the stepmom kinda looks like she has the "mama" look 7:10 PM@eathdemonyup your right 7:11 PM@eathdemonyou might alsi like Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia 7:12 PM@eathdemoncurve ball you say, cough cough modoka magika lol 7:14 PM@eathdemondont lose your head by the 3rd epasode /s 7:14 PM@ZeronauticAre those Haruhi Suzumiya boxsets in the background? 7:14 PM@jaredknisely6213you should also test your theory again and see if you truly dont like popular things and watch Witch Hat Atelier 7:16 PM@addictedtochaos2Gaming is starting to lose its appeal to me. 7:17 PM@jaredknisely6213that one is good but not finished and probably wont be 7:29 PM@eathdemonare you obessed with obession
“Two of Chicago's Finest?”This week, we are diving back into our pile of suggestions from our wonderful listeners as Steve got in touch to suggest we take a look at Running Scared from 1986So, is it underrated, under seen or both?Give it a listen to find out!Links to the pod and our social media can be found here. Just select your link of choice!https://linktr.ee/justfilmsandthatpodIf you'd like to get in touch for anything or even suggest a film for us to look at, the email is filmsandthatpod@gmail.comWe're on all the usual social media platforms if just search for Just Films and that and you should find us. Alternatively, all out social media is also linked above!Give us a follow on Letterboxd!https://letterboxd.com/justfilms_that/If you want to support us then you can do so via our Kofi page which is linked below:https://ko-fi.com/justfilmsthatAnything you donate to us will be massively appreciated and will go straight back into the cost of running and growing the podcast!Thank you to Dan and Tom who did our artwork and music! Click the links below to check out more of their fantastic work!Tom (Music)https://www.thomasgeorgemusic.com/Dan (Artwork)https://www.instagram.com/dan_vanguardcomic/Josh on Social Media:Twitter: @JoshieMcsquashyJamie on Social Media:Twitter: @JayAllerton Instagram: @allertonjamie Jamie's other Podcast: Twitter: @bestmovie2pod Instagram @bestmovie2pod Available wherever you get your podcasts. Give it a listen!Cheers!The Just Films & That team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At least it's a funny joke. (Unfortunately, the stream decided to crash again so the end of the show is missing.) If you missed Saturday's live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. Alternatively, you can catch audio versions of the show on iTunes. Molehill Mountain streams live at 7p PST every Saturday night! Credits: Molehill Mountain is hosted by Andrew Eisen. Music in the show includes "To the Top" by Silent Partner. It is in the public domain and free to use. Molehill Mountain logo by Scott Hepting. Chat Transcript: 6:58 PM@jaredknisely6213is this joke about smoking? 6:59 PM@jaredknisely6213theres a good show thats has smoking in it 6:59 PM@addictedtochaos2Hello 6:59 PM@jaredknisely6213store one is very good 7:00 PM@jaredknisely6213hes your agfe 7:01 PM@jaredknisely6213age 7:02 PM@eathdemonturn on ac andrew we arent filthy europens /s 7:04 PM@eathdemondoes your apartment not have ac? 7:04 PM@addictedtochaos2Suikoden 3 and 4 are available on the PS3 store (while it is still up) 5 is sadly trapped on PS2. 7:04 PM@eathdemonget a portable ac window lol 7:05 PM@eathdemonil stop with ac stuff now lol 7:07 PM@jaredknisely6213they do run around 400 if you want to save for one 7:08 PM@jaredknisely6213but i dont know your apartment rules 7:09 PM@eathdemonas far as games im looking foword too is sw zero company and second chapter remake lol 7:10 PM@eathdemonno your fine 7:13 PM@eathdemonim lazy I just do 7k to 10k steps a day and thats about it 7:14 PM@SheekagoHey everybody 7:15 PM@SheekagoHip Pop? Hip Hop? 7:16 PM@addictedtochaos2At least you weren't like my idiot coworker who climbed up the warehouse racking and fell, fracturing his hip. 7:16 PM@eathdemonsounds like you should go see a doctor lol 7:16 PM@jaredknisely6213$$$$ 7:17 PM@Sheekago@addictedtochaos2 please tell that co worker didn't file workman's comp. 7:17 PM@jaredknisely6213perks of being at a physical gym and not a home gym 7:17 PM@addictedtochaos2I have no idea. 7:18 PM@addictedtochaos2Climbing the racking is a big no-no. That is what the forklifts are for. 7:22 PM@eathdemonI mean anyone shocked physical media is dying? im not lol 7:22 PM@addictedtochaos2PlayStation is still dead to me. 7:22 PM@Sheekago@eathdemon shocked? No. Disappointed, yes. 7:24 PM@eathdemonhate to be the debi downer here, but the era of mantaining 400 person teams are over. in the future it will be scaling up/down/ outsourcing/contracting. its not economicly rational 7:25 PM@eathdemon 7:25 PM@Sheekago***DLC not included 7:25 PM@Sheekago****Just give us your money, damn it 7:26 PM@jaredknisely6213thats my fav when they ack you to buy something for 100's of $$$ and they cant even give you a copy of the game 7:26 PM@addictedtochaos2You either die as Sega or you live long enough to see yourself become PlayStation. 7:26 PM@eathdemontbf they did that b/c embracer gabled up all the support studios 7:27 PM@jaredknisely6213its more than that, those studios where give years and a lot of moeny to do something which a good amount like 90 percent of them wasted 7:28 PM@jaredknisely6213only the Doom devs did something with those resources 7:28 PM@addictedtochaos2PlayStation's downfall began when Jim Ryan was placed in charge, and while he no longer is, we are now seeing the effects. 7:28 PM@SheekagoLook at vinyl records. They became niche and now they're making a come back. 7:30 PM@SheekagoThat's true. It's all about control. Those cars with heated seat "subscriptions". They're trying to get rid of Android or Apple on their cars and create their own OS to lease to us. 7:31 PM@addictedtochaos2Their first party games actually sell more physical copies, but it comes down to maximizing profits. Nothing else. 7:31 PM@eathdemonalso I cant say shit since all my games are on steam, so digital lol 7:32 PM@jaredknisely6213[message retracted] 7:33 PM@jaredknisely6213its the by-product of the gaming industry cancer that fortnite popularized 7:34 PM@jaredknisely6213we like show and tell 7:38 PM@eathdemoncasting your mind back in to the abyss :) 7:38 PM@jaredknisely6213crab rav 7:40 PM@addictedtochaos2Sony dominated the PS1 and PS2 eras and that lead to the PS3, and while they did rebound, it wasn't as successful. Xbox shot themselves in the foot with the Xbox One reveal and never really recovered. 7:41 PM@addictedtochaos2Which lead to Sony dominating the PS4 and PS5 eras and had lead to their arrogance now. 7:42 PM@eathdemonthanks for making me feel old lol 7:42 PM@addictedtochaos2The game was Genji 7:46 PM@addictedtochaos2The first Genji was on PS2 and was quite good. 7:47 PM@eathdemonthe ps2 and 360 era was heavily contract based 7:48 PM@addictedtochaos2If you mean Mr. Caffeine it was the Ubisoft presentation. 7:50 PM@AndrewEisenSorry folks. The stream is just disconnecting and reconnecting. I'll give it a few minutes and see if it stops. 7:51 PM@addictedtochaos2I can see you moving 7:51 PM@addictedtochaos2But no sound 7:51 PM@addictedtochaos2Now I can hear you. 7:53 PM@addictedtochaos2The Wii U wasn't arrogance, it was more just Nintendo misread the market. 7:57 PM@AndrewEisenAnd here we go again with the damn disconnects. 7:58 PM@eathdemonI mean it could be restream getting slammed b/c its the weekend 7:58 PM@jaredknisely6213just a thought have you tried obs? 7:59 PM@AndrewEisenI'm using OBS. I'm just using restream so that I can stream to both YouTube and Twitch on Sundays. Maybe I need to stream the Sunday night podcast directly to YouTube. 7:59 PM@AndrewEisenSaturday night podcast, I mean. 8:00 PM@eathdemonI think its possable its just high ussage on restreams end 8:01 PM@AndrewEisenIt doesn't appear to be my connection so that appears most likely. I've been using Restream for years and only had this problem in the last couple months. 8:02 PM@AndrewEisenOkay, well. Long story short. That anime is one joke over and over but I kept laughing at it. I don't know how it's going to maintain an entire series but I guess we'll see. 8:03 PM@jaredknisely6213from the internet reading i see its a restream thing 8:03 PM@AndrewEisenI'm ending the podcast. Hope to see you all tomorrow for Cold Steel III. 8:03 PM@jaredknisely6213would take more than a few mins of reading to see the main issue
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. The ceasefire war between the US and Iran continues to expand. Instead of making do with a wildly favorable memorandum of understanding signed by US President Donald Trump, Iranian leaders want more -- especially recognition of their control over the vital Strait of Hormuz. Nicholas Carl, assistant director for the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project, said that the current fighting should be understood as the next stage in the US-Iran war -- namely, the Battle of Hormuz. Carl noted that the US and Israel achieved extensive military success in their campaign against Iran's ballistic missiles, nuclear program, conventional forces, defense industry, and leadership. But that military success has not been translated into enduring strategic success. "We haven't compelled the Iranians to accept a positive political outcome for us yet," said Carl. "They're still willing to fight." The Iranians came dangerously close to imposing their will on Trump, and winning the war, he argued, as the president halted the campaign and signed an MOU that came under withering criticism even from his allies. Iran is now trying to make its victory permanent, said Carl, and is working to press its advantage and end the war with its maximalist demands met. Iran is seeking to destabilize energy markets sufficiently to convince Trump that ongoing war is too costly, both economically as well as politically, and that he should accept a permanent agreement that is even more advantageous to Iran. If the war ends with Iran receiving significant financial relief and in formal control of Hormuz, he said, it will have won the war. That would certainly contribute to regime stability, but it is impossible to predict how long it will last. Something must give, argued Carl -- either the regime or the people. The regime might fall under ongoing cycles of mass protest. But it could also become even more repressive, turning into a Middle Eastern North Korea. Alternatively, it might fracture into ethnic enclaves, much like Syria. Carl said the reported Mossad plan to install former Iranian president Ahmadinejad as the leader of a new Iran is a bit far-fetched in terms of its chances for success. On the US-Israel partnership, there are certainly new forces in American politics challenging the relationship, but both countries must recognize that they're stronger together against actors like Iran. In the meantime, he said, the war between the US and Iran "is going to keep on going until one side has outlasted the other." Lazar Focus can be found on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by Gabriella Jacobs and video edited by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gemara discusses the prohibition of slaughtering an animal and its offspring on the same day (oto v'et beno). The Mishna presents various permutations of non-sacred animals (chullin) and consecrated sacrifices slaughtered either inside or outside the Temple courtyard, outlining the respective punishments incurred and the halakhic status of the meat. A braita derives from biblical verses that this prohibition applies to consecrated animals, and the Gemara subsequently demonstrates that it applies to non-consecrated animals as well. Since the laws of oto v'et beno are learned from consecrated animals, the Gemara questions why the prohibition also applies to crossbreeds (kilayim), which are unfit for the Altar. This is resolved by explaining that the word "or" (o) in the verse serves to include crossbreeds. This explanation raises a difficulty, as the word "or" should be needed to teach that one is liable for slaughtering either an ox or a sheep with its offspring, rather than needing to slaughter both to violate the prohibition. The Gemara resolves this by pointing to the singular word "its" (oto), which teaches individual liability. Alternatively, according to Chananya - who uses the word "its" to include male parents in the prohibition - it is already self-evident that one is liable for either animal individually, in accordance with Rabbi Yonatan's interpretive principle regarding the biblical prohibition of cursing one's parents. This discussion leads to a discussion about the dispute between Chananya and the Rabbis r regarding whether the prohibition of oto v'et beno applies to both the father and mother, or exclusively to the mother.