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In this fun-filled episode, Sandy and Tricia share laughs and life lessons from their week. They kick things off with hilarious sayings, then dive into parenting tales, like Tricia's daughter bringing home a robot baby. They chat about summer trends, like watermelon margaritas, and share amusing news, including Chris's college streaking story. Tricia drops some wild possum facts and they both laugh over quirky government plans. They also ponder the Met Gala's extravagance and wrap up with heartfelt Mother's Day reflections. It's a blend of humor, relatable moments, and playful banter that keeps listeners entertained.Timestamps by PodSqueezeFunny Sayings Video (00:00:00)  Chris shares a humorous video about sayings typically used by white people.Lessons Learned (00:00:45)  Tricia shares a funny saying about being afraid of similarities rather than differences.Robot Baby Experience (00:01:00)  Tricia discusses her daughter's experience with a robot baby for a school project.Drink of the Summer (00:02:00)  The hosts talk about DoorDash declaring margaritas, especially watermelon margaritas, as the summer drink.Real ID Deadline (00:03:00)  The importance of having a Real ID before traveling is emphasized as the deadline approaches.Alcatraz Reopening Idea (00:04:00)  Discussion on the proposal to reopen Alcatraz as a working prison and its potential costs.Chris's Streaking Incident (00:05:22)  Chris reminisces about a dare that led him to streak at a bar during college.Naked Season Stories (00:10:31)  Tricia shares a story about a man who boarded a plane completely naked.Burglary Entry Points (00:11:24)  Statistics reveal that most burglars enter homes through the front door.Funny Innovations (00:13:01)  The hosts discuss a pill that makes flatulence smell like chocolate or roses.Attractiveness Tips (00:14:41)  Chris shares his efforts to attract Tricia through simple household tasks.

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By Davy Crockett For this episode of the Ultrarunning History Podcast, I included an edited down interview I did with the excellent Trail Runner Nation Podcast. We discussed my new book, Old Sport Campana: Ultrarunning's Most Popular and Amusing 19th Century Runner. Thanks to Scott and Don for having me on. To listen to the full interview, visit their podcast at trailrunnernation.com episode 726 entitled, "Ultrarunning's Past was Wilder than you Think." You can get my book on Amazon.

In the final episode of our Born Again saga, we finally get Daredevil in our Daredevil show but is it too late? The world is topsy turvy in the final 3 episodes of season one and when the lights go out in the city that never sleeps, is it finally nap time for our heroes? Tune in to find out this and so much more on today's aMUSING episode of Pop Saga. Have suggestions? Contact us at: Thepopsaga@gmail.com Find our socials, channels, and more here: https://hype.co/@2did Special thanks to Keybeaux @‌burtonm6 on https://www.fiverr.com/burtonm6 for the amazing theme song

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: MARYLAND FATHER UPDATE: The deported illegal migrant and alleged gangster loved by Democrats... is now linked to a convicted human trafficker VIRGINIA MAN: ICE arrest Virginia man in courthouse raid—right after judge dismissed case against him FOX NEWS: Ex-New Mexico judge, wife arrested for allegedly harboring illegal Tren de Aragua member WMAL GUEST: Kurt Schlichter on his new book, Lost Angeles: Silver Bullets on the Sunset Strip X: Two fired ex-CNN employees discuss how they are saving the credibility of media by doing low-viewership podcasts from corners in their living rooms: "People can trust that I'm going to tell them the truth. I think people like that." Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: wmal.com/oconnor-company Episode: Friday, April 25, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To really understand who we are as a running community—What drives us, what connects us, and why we keep pushing our limits, we have to look back. Long before ultras, Strava segments, or finish-line belt buckles, there was pedestrianism—a 19th-century spectacle where athletes raced for six days straight inside smoky arenas, cheered on by thousands. Our resident ultrarunning historian, Davy Crockett, is back to introduce us to one of the most unforgettable figures from that era.  Peter Napoleon Campana—better known as Old Sport.  Davy just published another book, Old Sport Campana: Ultrarunning;s Most Popular and Amusing 19th Century Runner in his historical series that brings  Campana's story to life and helps us explore what it reveals about the roots of our sport—and why looking back just might help us better understand who we are today. Links to check out: Grand Canyon History Ultrarunning History Podcast American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame Episode Sponsors: Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Peluva, 15% off with code TRAILRUNNER Shokz, Use code TRN10 for 10% off Wonderful Pistachios Oikos Triple Zero FREE! Trail Runner Nation's Trail Triage app

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Brendan shares his observations about the Fantasy Flight 2004 Spring Catalog. Join us, won't you?Minotaur Lords (2004)Blue Moon (2004)War of the Ring (2004)WarCraft: The Board Game (2003)WarCraft: The Board Game – Expansion Set (2004)A Game of Thrones (2003)A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion (2004)A Game of Thrones Collectible Card Game (2002)Call of Cthulhu: Collectible Card Game (2004)Runebound (2004)FirebornMidnightDawnforgeThe Lord of the Rings (2000)Lord of the Rings: Friends & Foes (2001)Lord of the Rings: Sauron (2002)Lord of the Rings Trivia Game (2003)Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation (2002)The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug (2001)What do you remember of FFG from the 2004 era? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in Guild #3269.

Brendan shares his observations about the Fantasy Flight 2004 Spring Catalog. Join us, won't you?Minotaur Lords (2004)Blue Moon (2004)War of the Ring (2004)WarCraft: The Board Game (2003)WarCraft: The Board Game – Expansion Set (2004)A Game of Thrones (2003)A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion (2004)A Game of Thrones Collectible Card Game (2002)Call of Cthulhu: Collectible Card Game (2004)Runebound (2004)FirebornMidnightDawnforgeThe Lord of the Rings (2000)Lord of the Rings: Friends & Foes (2001)Lord of the Rings: Sauron (2002)Lord of the Rings Trivia Game (2003)Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation (2002)The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug (2001)What do you remember of FFG from the 2004 era? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in Guild #3269.

By Davy Crockett In 1889, "Old Sport" Peter Napoleon Campana (1836-1905) returned home to Bridgeport, Connecticut, after his four-month trip to California. His celebrity status had increased because of news stories across the country about how he beat up the unscrupulous race manager, Frank W. Hall (1860-1923). During his ten-year ultrarunning career thus far, he had competed in at least 42 races, including 24 six-day races. As he did each summer, Campana took time away from racing, but frequently made appearances at local sporting events, including foot races. New book! Old Sport Campana: Ultrarunning's Most Popular and Amusing 19th Century Runner. As I researched for these podcast episodes, I realized that I had enough content for an entire amusing and interesting book. This episode previews chapter eight of the book. To read the entire story of Old Sport, get my new book on Amazon. In July 1889, a policeman, George A. Parker (1853-1926), took a bet to walk from Hartford, Connecticut to New Haven, Connecticut and back, 72 miles in 26 hours. He walked with a young man, Fred Robertson. They finished at Dwight Mitchell's Saloon in 24.5 hours. “There was quite a crowd in the saloon awaiting the coming of the pedestrians. Conspicuous among them, both on account of his appearance and his senile garrulity, was Old Sport Campana. This old, broken-down warhorse wanted to bet he could cover the distance in sixteen hours. Then he took several turns up and down the long room to show his skill as a pedestrian.” He found no takers of his bet. Parker and Robertson received quite an ovation. Campana published a boxing challenge to the world. “I, Napoleon Campana, alias Old Sport, hereby challenge any man in the world 61 years of age, to fight to a finish, London prize ring rules, for the sum of $500 a side. If this challenge is not accepted, I claim for myself the title of champion of the world.” No one took up the wager, so he must have become the champion boxer of the world. He next issued a challenge to race any man over 60 years in a 100-mile race. Campana was actually 52 years old. It would not have been a fair race. It September 1889, Campana announced that he was in training for his “farewell race in America,” a six-day twelve-hours-per-day race to be held at the Polo Rink in New Haven, Connecticut. Would it really be the last race of his career? He was asked how he made a living. He replied, “I don't work for a living young feller.” He demanded $250 from the race manager, James L. Meenan, to start in the race but was refused. He left the rink in disgust. Alfred Elson Campana returned later as a spectator and sent a gift to his Connecticut rival, Alfred Elson (1836-1900), who was in the race and was the same age as Campana. It was a cabbage with $5 rolled inside it. “Elson declined to carry the cabbage around the rink, so Sport stuck it on the end of a board and dogged him around the track, holding the cabbage over Elson's head.” The Street Peddler In October 1889, Campana was hired to sell peanuts at the Danbury, Connecticut Far by Orin L. Bronson (1827-1909). Sales went very well. Bronson claimed that Campana skipped out of town with all the money and intended to have him arrested if he could find him. Campana went to Winstead, Connecticut, where he competed in a five-hour race and came in third with 19 miles. In December 1889, he was seen watching a ten-mile walking race in New Haven. Campana was a sly businessman where the saying “buyer beware,” really meant something. In early January 1890, he dropped into a Bridgeport saloon and exhibited his fruit. He made a sale for 50 lemons. “While he counted the fruit and placed it in a basket belonging to the purchaser, the old man kept up a rambling talk about his races in the past. He kept his tongue moving at a lively rate until he had counted out 50 lemons. He then received his money with a smile and a ‘God bless you, mister,

By Davy Crockett After ten years of competing in ultra-distance races, Old Sport, Peter Napoleon Campana (1836-1906), age 52, had never gone west of the Mississippi River. That was all about to change in 1889. Frank W. Hall (1860-1923), of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, had managed some very successful six-day races. He decided to take the sport out to California. It had been about four years since the west coast had hosted a race. Hall hired Campana to be in the race and paid for this train ticket to California. He left on February 6, 1889, riding the Cincinnati Express. He arrived a week later with fellow runners Frank Hart (1856-1908) and George Cartwright (1848-1928). They created a stir among west coast sportsmen who wanted to get a glimpse of the famous runners.   New book! Old Sport Campana: Ultrarunning's Most Popular and Amusing 19th Century Runner. As I researched for these podcast episodes, I realized that I had enough content for an entire amusing and interesting book. This episode previews chapter eight of the book. To read the entire story of Old Sport, get my new book on Amazon. Mechanic's Pavillion The workmen made finishing touches to the stands and booths at San Francisco's Mechanics Pavilion the day before the race. Sixty scorers would be needed to keep the tallies of the men, thirty on the sheets and thirty on the dials. The runners took some practice runs on the track. How would California react to Campana's unusual behavior? Years earlier, they had nearly run Steve Brodie (1861-1901), the young newsboy pedestrian from New York City, out of town because of his poor behavior during a race that shocked women. The San Francisco Chronicle introduced Campana to its readers. “Old Sport Campana is as original a character as one could wish to meet with.”  He was quoted, “I don't want sleep, but I must have music, and I can cover more distance when the band is playing ‘The Old Armchair' than at any time. That's my favorite tune, and Lord, it just makes me hustle around the track when I hear it. One time in New York, my shoestring got inside and was hurting me. I took the shoe off to fix it when the band started the tune, and up I went and traveled ten miles with one shoe on and the other off.” The Old Armchair British folksong is about a man who inherited only an old chair from his grandmother and was mocked by his siblings, who got some cash. And how they titter'd! how they chaff'd! How my brother and sister laugh'd. But later, after the chair broke, he discovered it included more than £2,000. When my brother heard of this, the fellow I confess, went nearly mad with rage, and tore his hair. But I only laugh'd at him, then said unto him, Jem, don't you wish you had the old armchair? The San Francisco Examiner added, “He is 61 years old (actually 52). Because of his many peculiarities, he has become the best-known man in his business. He never trains for a race, never eats meat and never sleeps while in a race, but remains on the track through the entire six days and nights. His sharp features and closely cropped beard give him a peculiar appearance.” The Start On Thursday, February 21, 1889, five hours before the start, hundreds of people waited outside the Pavilion, wanting to get in. “So great was the jam of a great crowd gathered at the entrance that the managers decided to throw open the doors two hours ahead of the advertised time. Then there was a frantic rush for the seats of vantage.” At 9:50 p.m., Hall appeared on the track, leading a long string of runners coming from their tents. “Nearly all wore colored shirts and caps and had their numbers either on their chests or backs.” The Hall Belt race began at 9:58 p.m. About 13,000 people were on hand for the start of the 31 runners. There was another running clown in the race, a man who went by “Oofty Goofty.” His real name was Leonard “Leon” Borchardt (1862-). In 1884,

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By Davy Crockett By 1888, Old Sport Campana had competed in 35 ultra-distance races, and eight in 1888. He also competed in the most historic six-day race of the 19th century, held in November 1888 in Madison Square Garden. William M. O'Brien (1858-1891), was the race organizer. He partnered with Richard K. Fox (1846-1922), editor and publisher of the sporting publication, The Police Gazette, to offer the Fox Diamond Belt, valued at $2,500 to the winner. If someone beat James Albert's (1856-1912) world record of 621 miles, they would get a bonus of $1,000. The contestants needed to reach 525 miles in order to claim a share of the gate receipts. With an entrance fee of $50, about 125 runners applied for entry, but the race was limited to 40 starters, including Campana. The New York City press was favorable. “Old Sport Campana, whose increasing years seem to add new vigor to his constitution, will start. He will celebrate his 99th birthday on the track.” He was confident that he would reach 550 miles before he retired from the sport. Everyone wondered what new antics he would perform during this race. A bold prediction was made that George Littlewood (1859-1912), of England, would break the world record. “Probably no man alive today can beat Littlewood. He is a phenomenal pedestrian, and having a poor field to beat should win with ease.” New book! Old Sport Campana: Ultrarunning's Most Popular and Amusing 19th Century Runner. As I researched for these podcast episodes, I realized that I had enough content for an entire amusing and interesting book. This episode previews chapter six of the book. To read the entire story of Old Sport, get my new book on Amazon. The Start                 Madison Square Garden An hour before the start, Madison Square Garden was full, with 9,000 spectators, despite a howling blizzard that ripped through the city during the day. Thirty-six runners came to the starting line, led, as usual, by Campana, age 52. At 12:05 a.m. on November 26, 1888, Campana led the runners across the line. “Campana who has been likened to a fragment of time, broken off the far end of eternity, got a big start and made his bony shanks play like drumsticks for a lap. He passed under the wire first.” That first-place lap won him a bet with Police Captain Tom Reilly, who paid him a five-dollar silver certificate over the fence. “Campana is badly in need of a shave and looks rather more cadaverous than usual. He is in high spirits. He wears an American flag around his waist, an old pair of white gaiters, and a boutonniere of greasy silver certificates.” George Littlewood, of England, took the lead right away, completed the first mile in 5:02, and reached the future marathon mark in about 3:20. Through the first night, it became obvious why there were plans to have Madison Square Garden demolished and replaced. “The ring in the center of the garden looked as if it had been swept by a hurricane. Booths were overturned and the floor was flooded with melted snow, which had dropped through the crevices in the roof.” Littlewood, dressed in white drawers and an undershirt, with a red cloth around his neck and a toothpick in his mouth, reached 77.5 miles in twelve hours in front of about 700 people in the cold building. After twelve hours, Campana had covered 60 miles. Campana complained that the scorers were rigging the race against him. “He went on again, with a blue nose, red cheeks, and open mouth.” Littlewood was the first to reach 100 miles in 15:59:00. “He was roundly cheered and presented with a floral horseshoe. Campana became so worked up by the demonstration that he skipped around the track as he did in days of yore.” Sixteen of the runners reached 100 miles on the first day, earning them a refund of their entrance fee. Even Campana reached that mark. “His homely figure and good-natured smile have been seen on every sawdust track for years past.

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By Davy Crockett By 1884, “Old Sport” Peter Napoleon Campana (1836-1906), had gained national fame. He was being called "the clown of the walking matches." While he was never competitive enough to win a six-day race, event managers knew that he was a huge draw to bring spectators into a race. They paid him a salary to be in their races. At age 52, some called him "The living skeleton." Campana acted the part of a decrepit old man and said, “I am 62 years old and I haven't got a tooth in my head and only a few hairs on it, but I'm here for sport, and don't you forget it.” New book! Old Sport Campana: Ultrarunning's Most Popular and Amusing 19th Century Runner. As I researched for these podcast episodes, I realized that I had enough content for an entire amusing and interesting book. This episode previews chapter six of the book. To read the entire story of Old Sport, get my new book on Amazon. Another Retirement After May 1884, the number of six-day races declined. Those held until 1886 were more of a minor nature, and no races were held in Campana's favorite venue, Madison Square Garden. It was written, “Walking matches no longer fire the public heart to the violence of a volcano”. The lull was mostly caused by a long financial recession until mid-1885, which contributed to tightening money. Campana did not compete in another six-day race for nearly three years. He tried to enter the first major six-day roller skating race held in March 1885, in Madison Square Garden. “One of the familiar sights was the appearance of Old Sport Campana, the ancient rival of O'Leary, still wearing the peaked cap, red shirt and bandanna neckerchief, that made him the object of curiosity in days gone by.” He believed he could win the race, but the managers refused to let him enter, knowing about his clowning reputation. Campana's Fame Campana was now recognized nearly everywhere he went. One day, he showed up in Boston. “A number of people followed the ‘old hero' about town with no particular object in view, other than to see him. Finally, he went into one of the drug stores and purchased sixteen ounces of the tincture of Jamaica ginger, which he drank at once, on a bet. Everyone expected to see him drop dead, but ‘Sport' is not one of the dying kind. It took considerable water and a good deal of profanity to cool his mouth off.” Later in the month, Campana was in New York City, examining a bunch of bananas in the warehouse of a Greenwich dealer. Going by, was a well-dressed man, with three friends who went into Smith & McNell's hotel. Campana yelled out, “There goes John L. Sullivan and Patsy Sheppard (boxers).” That started a mob of nearly 500 men going to the windows of the hotel trying to get a glimpse of the famous athletes. Campana Seriously Injured At his hometown of Bridgeport, Connecticut, one day in June 1885, Campana was at a baseball game, cheering for Princeton instead of Bridgeport. He went too far, became abusive, and refused to leave. “The old man doesn't like the Bridgeport team worth a cent, and he kept on with his voice regardless of consequences. His brother, Policeman Alex Campana, was asked to quiet Sport and he did so, after a short parley with him, by whacking him three times on the head with his club. The pedestrian then walked off like a little lamb, bleeding. Some of the bystanders expressed indignation that the special officer clubbed his brother, but the majority thought that he got what he deserved.” He ended up in the hospital for weeks, sick, in critical condition, and without money or friends. In August 1885, after six weeks, he was discharged, became a ward of the city, and was expected to die at any moment. A month later, he had recovered and seemed to be like his old self. Campana the Peddler Campana succeeded in peddling a new product. He said, “There's no place like the New Milford fair. I went up there without a cent.

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I have avoided dealing with some pressing but boring tasks today by reading some amusing quotations about gardens and gardening. Here are some you may enjoy: Barbara Spindel wrote recently, "Gardens have been sites of transgression ever since Eve and the serpent." 

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This week I sat down with one of my oldest clients and friends, Barry Dawson, the Senior Vice President of Finance at Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, to explore the intriguing world of finance in the hospitality industry. Amidst the humour and light-hearted banter, they uncover some serious gems about how technology and automation are revolutionising hospitality and finance.What You'll Hear in This Episode:An Unexpected Journey:Discover how Barry stumbled into the world of finance during a university placement, proving that sometimes the best career paths are the ones we don't plan.The tale of how covering for a sick colleague led Barry to a fulfilling career in hospitality finance.Tech Integration with a Dash of Humour:The fascinating role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in transforming finance operations, sprinkled with Barry's entertaining anecdotes.How Aimbridge's finance team went from managing a couple of hundred statements to around 10-12,000, like financial superheroes on a caffeine high!Leadership Lessons and Chuckles:Barry's reflections on leadership, mentorship, and the importance of being open to new opportunities—served with a side of humour.Stories about the larger-than-life characters he's encountered in his journey, and how the dynamic has changed over time.Adapting to Global Crises:Insights into navigating business challenges during the credit crunch and COVID-19, while keeping morale high with a bit of laughter.Barry's perspective on the importance of resilience, leadership, and humour, especially during tough times.Finance Roles in Stereovision:Barry demystifies the perception of finance being dull, highlighting the charm and character within the field.Amusing comparisons between finance roles and iconic scenes from "Toy Story," bringing a quirky spin to otherwise mundane tasks.Barry's Pessimistic Optimism:A candid look at Barry's unique approach to pessimism: starting from the worst-case scenario and being pleasantly surprised by positive outcomes.The importance of thoroughness and detail in finance, with humorous stories about past mistakes and lessons learned.The Future of Hospitality Finance:A look at how technology will continue to shape hospitality finance roles, making them more dynamic and engaging.Phil and Barry's predictions on the evolving work-life balance within the industry post-COVID-19Tune in to hear Phil and Barry's engaging conversation that's sure to leave you with a smile and newfound respect for the unsung heroes of hospitality finance.Subscribe and Share:If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and share it with your friends and colleagues. Leave us a review and let us know what you think!The GuestBarry Dawson is the Senior Vice President of Finance for Aimbridge Hospitality. My role is responsible for the Corporate finance function of Aimbridge as well as overall responsibility for the hotel finance function and business performancehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-dawson-27bba53/Headline SponsorRotaCloud is the people management platform for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas,...

Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It's January, so that means it's time for our “Uncannuary” series! Where we cover movies that feature superheroes or vigilantes, either adapted from comics or created specifically for the big screen! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Alec Baldwin's bizarre foray into the 90s superhero craze, The Shadow!Insane city sets and miniatures! Fun SFX and VFX! Amusing face prosthetics that make Alec Baldwin look like his brother William! A celebration of 1930s art deco style! Mind control! Crazy eyes! Cultural appropriation and weird, long fingernails! A heroic opium baron? A whole bunch of split diopter shots! Face-removal nightmares! Mid-conversation sponsored ads for Brooks Brothers! Checkov's color blindness!  A creepy, living knife! A giant, hidden building! Secret passages, mirror hall fights, and trap floors! A wonderful score from Jerry Goldsmith! Kinetic direction from Highlander's Russell Mulcahy! A committed cast that includes a less-old-looking Ian McKellen, a sweaty Tim Curry, the dad from Alf, and John Lone! All that and more in this campy post-Batman '89 pulp hero adventure that was seemingly influenced by its own homages, such as Sam Raimi's Darkman!In addition, Tim and Alex share their spoiler-free thoughts on Netflix's Carry-on, while Alex does the same for Nosferatu, Werewolves, and John Woo's divisive 2002 war epic, Windtalkers!You can find Death Don't Do Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod.Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

In this week's elongated episode, Patrick and Tommie debate the issue of leaving one's dog in a car, go herding with the Welsh Sheepdog, Tommie extols the people of Wales, they celebrate a lot of birthdays (including a singer from Wales), Tommie explains the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, Tommie spills the tea on the death of The Vivienne, Patrick gives tips for winter skin relief, they dispel misinformation about gender-affirming medications for youths, mock the Supreme Court's request for respect, watch Musk stick his nose into European politics, explain Meta's descent into the social media mud, prepare for the coming American Empire, plan a vacation on the Gulf of America, and, in honor of his birthday, name their favorite David Bowie songs.

Your eyes won't believe you when you hear the fascinating facts we expose on this most 258th round of Beer Thursday ever! We uncover a collection of random and amusing facts and engage in fun banter, all in our signature Beer Thursday style. Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page! At the $10 level, the next 18 Great Human Beings will get access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group. Never miss an episode and join us on the slow, easy ride to the top by subscribing and leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcasting app. Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Useless Facts, Fun Banter, and the Longest Concert Ever In this round of Beer Thursday, your fearless factfinders of fascination dive straight into sharing random, fascinating, and occasionally amusing facts that are almost always useless. From Heineken's innovative beer bottle houses of 1963 to mind-boggling details about the human circulatory system, this round is packed with interesting tidbits. They even reveal the surprising truth about bananas and strawberries and wrap it up with thoughts on Heineken beer. Plus, have you ever wondered why hardback books come out before paperbacks? Tune in for the answer and much more, including the world's longest concert, which lasted a whopping 453 hours. Get ready for laughs, learning, and lots of beer talk!

P&C drink and review a piney IPA, then discuss strange juxtapositions in history. Did you know ... * George Washington didn't know about dinosaurs. * Sharks are older than trees. * The 10th president of the U.S. has a grandson who is alive today. * Woolly mammoths were still alive while the Egyptians were building the pyramids. * The Oregon Trail was first used the same year the fax machine was invented. * The University of Oxford is older than the Aztec Empire. * The guillotine was still France's official method of execution when Star Wars debuted. * The Roman Empire fell only 40 years before Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas. * The Great Pyramid was older to the Romans than the Romans are to us. And more ... Join us for this fun review of strange coincidences and connections in history.

Watch every episodes ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Anjan Katta is the founder and CEO of Daylight Computer. SPONSORS https://acorns.com/danny - Get a $5 bonus when you start saving & investing with Acorns. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS Get a Daylight: https://secret.daylightcomputer.com/DANNY https://x.com/AnjanKatta anjan@daylightcomputer.com  FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Hanuman the monkey god 02:23 - hindering vs. helpful technology 09:11 - Modern tech is rotten 16:44 - Invention of the computer mouse 17:55 - getting laughed out of Silicon Valley 25:27 - Amusing ourselves to death 30:05 - Steve Jobs Knew the Danger of Blue Light 36:23 - Developing a blue light free computer 45:39 - How phone scrolling affects your breathing 49:51 - The grey alien timeline 56:09 - The solar punk timeline 01:01:38 - Banality of evil 01:06:51 - Daylight Computer 01:14:29 - Raising money / venture capital 01:21:59 - Live demo 01:25:47 - New decentralized computing stack 01:32:33 - Changing media & tech legislation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textDiscover the hidden intricacies of running a successful collegiate athletic program as we sit down with Kevin Loney, Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Events Management at Bowdoin College. From his remarkable shift from coaching football to orchestrating events for 31 sports teams, Kevin unveils the meticulous planning and teamwork required to ensure flawless sporting events. Ever wonder what it takes to keep things flowing smoothly behind the scenes, even when faced with unexpected hurdles like malfunctioning scoreboards? Kevin's insights reveal the dedication and adaptability that make these events possible. Plus, I share my own tales from the world of sports broadcasting, shedding light on the unseen efforts that ensure spectators and participants alike have unforgettable experiences.Step into the transformative world of coaching with reflections on a journey through football and the profound impact of mentorship at Bethany College. We delve into the personal growth stories of a coach shaped by the innovative strategies of Tim Weaver and the camaraderie within the coaching community. Amusing anecdotes peppered throughout highlight the unique connections made on and off the field. Additionally, the episode takes an unexpected turn into swimming techniques, where a simple adjustment dramatically improved race performance, underscoring the powerful impact of minor changes. Whether you're interested in the management prowess behind athletic events or the finer points of sports performance, this episode offers wisdom and stories that inspire passion and perseverance.• Kevin discusses his transition from coaching to athletic management  • Behind-the-scenes roles in ensuring game day success  • Anecdotes from his time coaching and theSubscribe for exclusive content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEReaper Apparel Reaper Apparel Co was built for those who refuse to die slowly! Reaper isn't just clothing! Tactical BrotherhoodThe Tactical Brotherhood is a movement to support America.Dubby EnergyFROM GAMERS TO GYM JUNKIES TO ENTREPRENEURS, OUR PRODUCT IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE BETTER.ShankitgolfOur goal here at Shankitgolf is for everyone to have a great time on and off the golf courseSweet Hands SportsElevate your game with Sweet Hands Sports! Our sports gloves are designed for champions,Buddy's Beard CareBuddy's Beard Care provides premium men's grooming products at an affordable price.Deemed FitBe a part of our movement to instill confidence motivation and a willingness to keep pushing forwardDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on all social mediaX: @mikebonocomedyInstagram: @mikebonocomedy@tiktok: @mikebono_comedianFacebook: @mikebonocomedy

He's gonna put a shock to your system - it's Static Shock! The Bat crew are here to discuss the crossover episode of this under-appreciated cartoon as the Dynamic Duo arrive on the scene to help deal with a particularly AMUSING foe. Joining in the shenanigans is none other than Stephanie Palacino! You know that this one will be off the rails and crazy ELECTRIC. The next episode follows... soon! Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cave! Today's guest: Stephanie Palacino    

It's a foggy, gloomy day on the hill and you've strayed into a quiet farmyard - quiet that is except for the mutterings of starlings. The gang's dark silhouettes are scattered across the rooftops of the cow shed and farmhouse. Their earthy conversations of whistles, rattles, whoops, cackles and chuckles helps dispel some of the heavy atmosphere. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful, wherever you happen to be. Recorded by Fergus Collins, introduced by Hannah Tribe. Image from Getty Email the Plodcast team – and send your sound recordings of the countryside – to: theplodcast@countryfile.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers the DWTS finale tonight, what we can expect, answers and how I spoiled myself on Wicked Part 2, another movie coming this weekend, & People with a rather amusing headline yesterday. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: JLO Beauty - 20% off plus THREE FREE GIFTS incl 2 quality Face Masks and one hydrating Beso Balm OUAI - Promo Code REALITYSTEVE for 15% off sitewide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ross Stevenson has delivered an interesting story to kick off the Rumour File this morning, relating to a women's only camping festival and an RACV roadside operator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the #McConnellCenter as we host Dr. John Kleber for a conversation regarding the work of Neil Postman. Now one of Kentucky's most respected historians, John Kleber was a member of the third graduating class of Trinity High School in 1959. Four years later he earned a history BA at Bellarmine College, graduating summa cum laude. By 1969, Kleber had earned his Master's degree and PhD from the University of Kentucky. At Morehead State University, he became associate professor of history, director of the Academic Honors Program, and dean of the Caudill College of Humanities. He is the editor of The Kentucky Encyclopedia and The Encyclopedia of Louisville. We all know we need to read more and there are literally millions of books on shelves with new ones printed every day. How do we sort through all the possibilities to find the book that is just right for us now? Well, the McConnell Center is bringing authors and experts to inspire us to read impactful and entertaining books that might be on our shelves or in our e-readers, but which we haven't yet picked up. We hope you learn a lot in the following podcast and we hope you might be inspired to pick up one or more of the books we are highlighting this year at the University of Louisville's McConnell Center. Stay Connected Visit us at McConnellcenter.org Subscribe to our newsletter  Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter  Twitter: @ULmCenter This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center

This book, by an ex-SAS soldier, explains how the qualities nurtured in the Special Forces can be effectively deployed in business. Who Dares Wins in Business is much more than a military analogy in the tradition of leadership secrets of Genghis Khan, Sun Tzu and the rest. This is a book by a person who served as a captain in the regular SAS before pursuing a business career that has spanned multiple sectors and markets over two decades. Using concrete research and a refreshing absence of theory and hyperbole, Joff Sharpe's approach is illustrated with stories and case studies from the SAS and a wide range of businesses. Amusing, informative, and occasionally shocking, this is a book for executives or leaders willing to take a more courageous approach, and for anyone interested in applying tried-and-tested military approaches to secure success in their own life. Praise for Who Dares Wins in Business : 'In an era when the hard-won lessons of military operations are seldom transferred first-hand to the commercial battle-ground, Sharpe offers a unique and grounded military "phronesis" examining the virtues of courage and resilience. A must read' - Dr Bryan Watters OBE, Professor of Leadership, Cranfield University 'A good read. Sharpe has certainly done his homework, and generated lots of interesting, relevant facts and stories from both military and corresponding business situations' - Ben Legg, CEO, AdKnowledge Joff Sharpe is a former member of the SAS who has also run an internet company for Rupert Murdoch, been Piers Morgan's HR director, run operations for a billion-pound investment trust and lived among the Iban people of Borneo. He has also helped many international companies to improve their performance. Joff Sharpe lives in London. ---------------------------------------- This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link: https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/ www.theplacementclub.com Links: https://www.andrewlownie.co.uk/authors/joff-sharpe https://www.linkedin.com/in/joffsharpe/ Order Who Dares Wins in Business here: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Dares-Wins-Business-principles/dp/1839014474/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comMusa is a sociologist and writer. He's an assistant professor in the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University. His first book is We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite. He also has a great substack, Symbolic Capital(ism).For two clips of our convo (recorded on October 9) — how “elite overproduction” fuels wokeness, and the myth of Trump's support from white voters — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: raised in a military family; a twin brother who died in Afghanistan; wanting to be priest; his stint as an atheist; converting to Islam; how constraints can fuel freedom; liquid modernity; going to community college before his PhD at Columbia; becoming an expert on the Middle East; getting canceled as a professor because of Fox News; his non-embittered response to it; engaging his critics on the right; my firing from NY Mag; the meaning of “symbolic capitalism”; how “white privilege” justifies the belittling of poor whites; deaths of despair; the dilution of terms like “patriarchy” and “transphobe”; suicide scare tactics; fairness in sports; books on wokeness by Rufo, Kaufmann, Caldwell, and Hanania — and how Musa's is different; Prohibition and moralism; Orwell's take on cancel culture; the careerism of cancelers; the bureaucratic bloat of DEI; “defund the police”; crime spiking after June 2020; the belief that minorities are inherently more moral; victim culture; imposter syndrome and affirmative action; Jay Caspian Kang's The Loneliest Americans; Coates and Dokoupil; Hispanic and black males becoming anti-woke; Thomas Sowell; and the biggest multi-racial coalition for the GOP since Nixon.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Damon Linker on the election results, Anderson Cooper on grief, David Greenberg on his new bio of John Lewis, Christine Rosen on humanness in a digital world, and Mary Matalin on anything but politics. Sadly Peggy Noonan can't make it on the pod this year after all. We tried! And a listener asks:Is Van Jones still coming on the show? You said he was going to, and now his upcoming interview hasn't been spoken about for the last few episodes.He said he would but his PR team put the kibosh on it. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com. Our episode with Sam Harris last week was a smash hit, driving more new subs than any other guest in a while. A fan writes:I always really like your conversations with Sam Harris. You always seem to bring out the best in each other.A listener dissents:On your episode with Sam Harris — besides the fact that it was an “interview” of you, not him — your insistence that Harris and Biden haven't done anything about immigration needs more investigation. For example, see this new piece in the NYT:The Opinion video above tells the little-known story of how Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris worked behind the scenes to get the border crisis under control. I found that they acted strategically, out of the spotlight, since the earliest days of the administration. They even bucked their own party and fulfilled Republican wishes, though they've gotten little credit for it. Their hard work finally paid off when illegal crossings dropped significantly this year.Sam said toward the end of the episode, “I hope we haven't broken the Ming vase here. … We both want a Harris presidency. … It's the least bad option.” I listen to Kamala all the time, and your rants against her are warranted and should be done, but honestly, the two of you have done more to smash the bloody vase than carry it!I tried to make it through that NYT op-ed video. It's an absurdist piece of administration spin. There was nothing to stop Biden enforcing his 2024 executive order in 2021. He didn't because his core policy is expediting mass migration, not controlling it. As for Harris, it's not my job to be her campaign spokesman. I know a lot of legacy journalists seem to think it's their job to push her over the finishing line. But that has never been my thinking. I'd like both Trump and Harris to lose. But if I had to pick one, it would be Trump. The idea of four years of Harris is soul-sucking.Sam is also putting the episode on his own podcast, so the conversation was intended to be a two-way “interview” — though the Dishcast in general is always meant to be a conversation. On the following clip, a listener writes:You're absolutely right. But this is so obvious, and the fact that Harris can't articulate what would clearly be advantageous to her indicates she is incapable of clearly articulating positions. She's turned out to be the same horrid candidate she was in 2019. Unfortunately.Another writes about that clip, “As a prosecutor she makes a great case against voting for Trump, but she doesn't have the defense attorney skills needed to make the case for herself.” This next listener has an idea for a Sister Souljah moment:Sam asked you what Harris could do in the final stretch, and you both agreed that she needed to show some independence from Biden and also distance herself from the craziness of the woke left. I want to point you to my latest Substack post, which points out an opportunity she currently has to do both in one press conference.In the past couple of weeks, the Biden Justice Department has sued the Maryland State Police, the Durham Fire Department, and the South Bend Police Department over “racially disparate”  employment tests. They are testing skills such as literacy, basic math, and the ability to communicate, all in the context of doing the actual job. The DOJ is calling it discrimination because black people do worse on the test than white people. There is also a physical test where you have to prove you have the minimum level of fitness to do the job, and the DOJ calls that sexist because fewer women are able to pass.This is obviously complete insanity. Anyone but the wokest of the left understand that these jobs require standards, and that implementing any objective standards is likely to have a disproportionate impact on race and gender. While Maryland and Durham quickly settled the suits and signed consent decrees, South Bend is fighting it. South Bend is, of course, the hometown of former mayor Pete Buttigieg. Harris could schedule a campaign event in South Bend with Mayor Pete where she defends the South Bend police and pledges that a Harris administration will drop this suit and not prosecute any similar cases. This could be a “Sister Souljah moment,” as Sam called for. It would also show independence from Biden, since his DOJ has been filing these suits. It could bring the last few undecideds over to her side. Dream on, I'm afraid. This kind of race discrimination and abandonment of objective standards in hiring is at the heart of Harris' leftism. She hasn't renounced it. Au contraire. Here's another clip from the Sam pod:Another listener writes:I happen to subscribe to both the Dishcast and Sam's podcast, so I know you both well. I'm so surprised that you two can't understand the appeal of Trump to one half of the country. Let's be honest and clear: Trump voters care LESS about preserving the system as-is (the peaceful transfer of power) than about RESCUING the nation from the cancer of woke. It is almost completely cultural.Trump supporters despise the anti-white, anti-male, anti-Christian hatred that has been so deeply ingrained into our daily lives. We all live in terror for wrong thought and wrong speech. We feel disgust for being called racist, misogynist, xenophobic — with the knowledge that woke progressives control the apparatus of power in our media, corporations, entertainment, and education. It is cancer when our entire body politic has been so thoroughly invaded by this malignant force.We are sick of this cancer. Sick. Sick. Sick. Kamala is a shill of this force. Her tepid disavowals (and convenient pivot to the center) are not genuine. We know who she is. She protects and metastasizes this cancer into every touchpoint of our lives. Sam says she is “no woke Manchurian candidate,” but he is wrong. Even if he IS right, why should we trust her when she so clearly made her wokeness clear in 2019? We shouldn't.The left is cancer. Trump is radiation. No one wants cancer and no one wants the radiation, but that's where we are.I feel you. I do. It's what makes this election so painful for me. Another listener comments on “the subject of why the Democrats and Harris can't say what the majority of Americans want to hear on issue after issue”:Isn't the fundamental problem very simply that the Overton window of the Democratic Party doesn't allow it? Harris may know that Americans want to hear a defense of fracking, but can a Dem really speak in favor of fracking at a San Francisco dinner party and expect to be invited back? Can a Dem really speak against the trans activist position? Against DEI? Against abuse of asylum rules at the Southern border? Of course not. Those are not acceptable positions in Dem activist and donor circles. Contra what Michelle Goldberg tried to say when she was on your podcast, or what Rahm Emanuel told Sam Harris, the activist position sets the limits of acceptable discourse among Democrats.All of us who live in NPR-listening land know this. I would never say what I actually think about gender revolutionaries at a social gathering in my left-liberal community, because it'd be the last social event I'd ever attend. It might be safe to talk about the need for some actual policing these days — that issue might get a few cautious nods — but everyone in the room would be nervous, because who knows if one of these guests we've never met before who works at a nonprofit is going to turn out to be a social justice activist and trot out “systemic racism” and the carceral state and all the rest of it. Maybe Rahm and Michelle are right that most Democrats don't actually buy most of far-left activist thinking, but that doesn't mean it's okay to disagree. And remember, most Democrats are riddled with guilt about everything: climate change, systemic racism, patriarchy, theft of land from Indigenous peoples … it's all our fault, isn't it? So we need to be humble, check our privilege, and listen to the activists and their moral truths.By the way, I listened to your podcast with Sam only a week after finishing Tom Holland's Dynasty — about Caesar Augustus and his heirs through Nero. I know comparisons between America and ancient Rome can get tiring, but holy s**t: an elite appealing to the masses not as one of them, but as their tribune? Check. Entertainment value winning the day every time over serious speeches by humorless patrician elites? Check. Amusing the plebs by publicly humiliating the most esteemed senators, reducing them to flattery and groveling? Check.  I'm not saying Trump is knowledgeable enough to copy a Caesar's playbook intentionally, but he seems to have stumbled on a remarkably similar (and similarly effective) approach.I have explored the Roman parallels myself. One more listener on the episode:The conversation with Sam Harris was really what we need right now: insightful and often humorous in light of the grave situation we face. It's not Trump I'm afraid of; it's everyone else. If Trump does not win, I fear there will be violence — and he won't even have to call for it this time. Whether it's business or politics, the leader sets the tone, and Trump's tone is angry and permissive of trampling perceived enemies. I don't think it's a stretch to predict self-formed Trump militias springing up as a pretense to defend election integrity, hunt down illegal migrants, or generally “keep order” where another organization has failed to do so. I pray that I'm wrong. Another thing to consider is that if Trump loses, we won't be rid of him. He's controlled the Republican Party and influenced the culture wars for the last four years, and we won't see that endSam brought up Nixon, and it's something I've been thinking a lot about in the Trump years. Watergate — the foolish break-in itself — was nothing compared to what Trump has said and done since 2016, but the scandal took down the president because the public perceived that the president's behavior was reprehensible to the office. Nixon KNEW he lied and had enough integrity to actually resign over it. I was a kid then and can remember how appalled people were by Watergate and thought of Nixon as a disgrace. How things have changed in 50 years.I'm also worried about leftist violence if Trump wins. Another writes, “I thought your episode with Tina Brown was tremendous”:She's an exceptionally astute and admirable woman. I immediately took out a full year to her new substack. It was touching to listen to the account of her model marriage to Harold Evans (I think the Sunday Times was at its greatest when he was the editor). And the description of her autistic son and their time together shows her to be a beautiful, loving mother, as well as a towering intellect.I particularly appreciated the comparison you both made of US to UK politicians:Like you, Andrew, I studied at Oxford in the mid-1980s and always felt that institutions like the Oxford Union (where I saw you, Boris, and Micheal Gove perform, amongst others), and later Prime Minister's Question Time, toughened up UK politicians to a degree that is unheard of in the US. I actually had the pleasure of witnessing Question Time live when Thatcher was PM. What struck me was not only the substantive issues raised during those sessions, but also the sheer brilliance of the repartee. Thatcher gave as good as she got, and she made mincemeat of the Labour opposition. Question Time compared to the deliberations of the fatuous Congress is like comparing Picasso's work to that of a 5-year-old finger painter. It doesn't even bear thinking about how Biden would cope in an environment like that, let alone Trump. Both you and Tina come from that glorious UK debating tradition, and it shines through consistently throughout the episode.My massive disappointment when I first watched the US House and Senate was related to this. So unutterably tedious. Another on the Tina pod:If not too late, perhaps this will offer some help to Tina Brown, as your other listeners have suggested communities for adults with special needs: Marbridge in Austin, TX. Our daughter is only 12 and she has a rare genetic condition that basically means she will not be able to fully integrate into society. We are in the process of learning about opportunities for her to have some level of independence as she ages, if she so desires.Here's a suggestion for a future guest:I'm glad you are gaining new subscribers, but I think it may be time to cull the herd and have on someone who will make the smugs' blood boil. The brilliant and caustic Heather Mac Donald — one of a few prominent conservatives to excoriate Trump for January 6th — is scrupulously honest yet merciless in attacking left-wing hypocrisies on topics ranging from race and policing to the DEI takeover of classical music.She sure is. Amy Wax anyone? Another rec:I know you have quit Twitter somewhat, so I am not sure if you know who Brianna Wu is, but I strongly suggest looking her up. Bari Weiss just interviewed her:I think you and Wu would be absolutely fantastic, and I think you would really like her — as would Dishheads.Yep, great rec — we're already planning to reach out to Wu. Another plug for a trans guest:In case you didn't see it, here's an interesting interview with a trans man, Kinnon MacKinnon, who researches detransition. I found it refreshing to hear someone speak about detransition from an empirical perspective. It's a real phenomenon that to date has either been denied by trans activists or turned into red meat for the right-wing. A fact of logic so often forgotten is that two things can be true at the same time. Thus, adults who are truly trans should be allowed to live the lives they want; AND society should protect children against fervent trans activists who would rush them into radical “gender-affirming care.” The reality of sex (as opposed to gender) needs to be more firmly established in the public's understanding. In short, we need more honest brokers in the discussion about trans issues if we are ever going to find the proper balance between allowing adults to make their own life decisions and respecting biological females on issues where sex (not gender) should be the overriding variable on which to make public policy and healthcare decisions. I don't know if Kinnon MacKinnon is truly an honest broker, but he seems to have potential. Perhaps you could consider him for a Dishcast.I passionately defend the right of trans adults to do whatever they need to make their lives as fruitful as possible. It's children — and children alone — I'm concerned with. On the topic of sex-changes for kids, a frequent dissenter writes:When confronted with evidence that only a minuscule percentage of kids in the US are being prescribed puberty blockers and hormones in the late 2010s, it's an artless dodge to try to reframe the discussion around the experiences of 124 kids who presented at a UK gender clinic in the 1990s, the vast majority of whom never transitioned at all. You cannot use that data to imply that the majority of kids being prescribed puberty blockers in America today are actually gay kids destined for detransition and regret. You are distorting the facts to fit your narrative.Time and time again, the evidence shows that there is no epidemic of “transing” gay youth.

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Send us a textIn this week's episode, the Madcaps discuss some of the different myths, tales, and beliefs that we have encountered and question them.  From zig-zagging to save yourself from charging gators to why everything around St Augustine is named Matanzas we delve into what is abnormal about the normal.  Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

We've all heard of The Nobel Peace prize and the Nobel Literature prize, Science, and Medicine prizes. Well, this episode has absolutely nothing to do with any of that! But! If you come up with an idea that is an unusual or trivial or a bizarre achievement in scientific research, well then…we have an award for you. It's called the Ig Nobel Prize, and anyone can win it, if their idea makes you laugh…and then… makes you think! Really, no really! The Prize was created by today's guest, Marc Abrahams who has awarded it annually since 1991. And the awards are handed out annually by genuine Nobel laureates, as they honor and celebrate the unusual, the creative and the imaginative… while also spurring people's interest in science, medicine, and technology. So be prepared to learn about woodpeckers and concussions, an unusual childbirth device and the importance of fish farts. That's right… fish farts! IN THIS EPISODE: The unbelievable way Marc first became editor of a scientific magazine. Amusing inventors & scientists doing obscure, yet noble things should be honored. Right? The scientists who defied a Prime Minister and proved the impending submarine invasion was not happening. Meet the guy who studied whether gonorrhea could be transmitted by sex dolls. Colonoscopy researchers won the Ig Nobel twice and performed a live on-stage demonstration you won't believe. The Blonsky centrifugal birthing device will defy your understanding of natural childbirth. Why don't woodpeckers get concussions and how that applies to football. Your foot size to genitalia size ratio is… real? Jason has some “genius ideas” he thinks should win an Ig Nobel. The small but notable list of inventors who were killed by their inventions. GOOGLEHEIM: Have any nobility won the Nobel Prize? Yep! *** FOLLOW MARC: Website – Improbable.com Ig Nobel Prize 2024 Mastodon - @MarcAbrams Facebook - Marc Abrahams Podcast – Improbable Research *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 410 - Gary Randolph - Amusing Books and Lively Storytelling Programs From Indiana to Ireland to Outer SpaceLocated in Anderson, Indiana, Gary Randolph is an author and storyteller. His books spin tales (generally with a heaping spoonful of humor) of murder mysteries and wacky aliens in outer space. As a storyteller he performs around central Indiana to both adults and children. He weaves together a mix of stories, songs, poems, and jokes that can transport audiences into another time and place. He specializes in stories of Ireland and Scotland, but is equally comfortable talking and singing about growing up in Indiana, pirates, history and more. Gary Blaine Randolph is an award-winning writer and storyteller. Over his career he has been a software company owner, a college professor, and a web developer. And always he has been writing and telling stories.His storytelling weaves together a mix of stories, songs, poems, and jokes for audiences of any age. He specializes in stories of Ireland and Scotland, of pirates and princesses, of growing up in down home Indiana.He has presented programs to adults and children, Irish festivals, luncheon groups, churches, fairs, senior groups, office parties, and schools.Gary's books include Stories From Celtic Lands, the whimsical Galactic Detective Agency series, and more.He and his wife live in Indiana, where, in addition to writing, he cycles, plays guitar, drinks coffee, and hangs out with his grandkids.https://grstoryteller.com/Support the Show.___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/

Major Garrett is chief Washington correspondent for CBS News, and as he told me in our conversation, he is an "accidental television journalist" who "never imagined" working in TV and "never wanted it." He was a print reporter for 17 years before entering the world of television. Since then, he's proven to be one of the most formidable, best prepared interviewers in journalism. This dude is rigorous, smart, and fun! And you know what? Damn it, he cares. Major is the host of The Takeout podcast and author of five books, including The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of the Big Lie, and Mr. Trump's Wild Ride: The Thrills, Chills, Screams, and Occasional Blackouts of an Extraordinary Presidency. Major read Amusing Ourselves to Death in the 1990's. He then soon after became a TV reporter for CNN, where he spent two years before moving to the then-nascent Fox News, where he became a Washington fixture as White House correspondent. That's where he was when I met him during my time as a White House correspondent for The Washington Times. I was glad, as I told him, that Major has a textured view of Postman's work. I didn't want a cheerleader. But Major talks about the impact of the work on him, his views of its shortcomings, and its lasting value.

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Take two really superb crossword constructors and put them together, and what do you get? A crossword like this one, chock full of heart, artistry, and attention to detail, clearly written by two cruciverbalists at the top of their games.Deets inside, as well as some fine listener feedback on the proper pronunciation of POMPANO Beach, so do have a listen!Show note imagery: Christina's World, by Andrew Wyeth, hanging at MOMAWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

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On today's episode, behavior never-before-seen in Eagles is observed in the UK. Weird Wednesday has a unique find in a sewer, a trick to live longer, and birds attacking on the beach. And on This Day in History, a poor decision leads to devastating and deadly accident. Eagle Parents Spend Year Nursing Chick Who Fell Out of a Tree, Forsaking the New Nesting Season Archaeologists Find Remarkable Marble Statue of Greek God Hermes in Ancient Sewer Watch: Alabama woman, 108, stays young by 'flirting with men with mustaches' - UPI.com 'Very Annoyed' Seagulls Are Waging War on NYC's Beach Drones (gizmodo.com) Angry birds fight drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers on NYC beaches | AP News TDIH: Whitemarsh Township's 1856 ‘Camp Hill Disaster' Was Once the Deadliest Train Accident in the World (YouTube VIDEO RECAP) Camp Hill Disaster Great Train Wreck of 1856 Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, longtime Austinites and radio hosts Sandy and Tricia discuss a variety of topics. They start by warning potential movers about Austin's heat, bugs, traffic, and fluctuating Lake Travis levels. They share interesting facts about smoking, tooth brushing, and Pink Floyd's album longevity. Reminiscing about the past, they mention vanished common items like cereal box prizes and milk carton photos of missing children. They touch on Jamie Foxx's mystery illness and discuss Don LaFontaine's iconic voiceover legacy. Highlighting Mr. Beast's philanthropy, they express concern about an approaching hurricane's impact on Jamaica and the Cayman Islands The heat and other warnings (00:00:00) Discussion about warning people about moving to Austin, including the heat and other environmental factors. Traffic and road construction (00:01:28) Conversation about the traffic and constant road construction in Austin and other cities in Texas. Lake Travis water levels (00:02:55) Warning about the fluctuating levels of Lake Travis and its impact on property owners. Don't mess with Texas and Longhorn gear (00:03:30) Discussion about the "Don't Mess with Texas" slogan and the encouragement to have Longhorn gear. Interesting facts: habits, Pink Floyd, and sauna (00:06:26) Facts about the habit of brushing teeth, Pink Floyd's album, and the benefits of sitting in a sauna. Jamie Foxx's mystery illness (00:11:22) Details about Jamie Foxx's mystery illness and speculation about its severity. Vanishing common things (00:14:20) Discussion about common things that used to be popular but have vanished over time, including Heelys, cereal box prizes, and missing children on milk boxes. Obsolete technology and trends (00:16:29) Conversation about outdated TV features like picture-in-picture and the decline of voiceovers in movie trailers. The voiceover movie trailer guy (00:17:09) Discussion about the voiceover artist Don LaFontaine and his iconic movie trailer voice. Funny golf tournament commentary (00:18:57) Amusing commentary from a golf tournament and the reference made by the announcer. Elmo's fireworks safety message (00:20:11) Elmo's message reminding about fireworks safety for the 4th of July. Mr. Beast's philanthropy (00:21:26) Discussion about YouTuber Mr. Beast giving away homes to impoverished families. Hurricane update (00:22:12) Conversation about the earliest-ever Category 5 hurricane and its potential impact on Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-show1/support

From his Bengals days: They ran up the score to 61 against the Oilers because Sam Wyche hated Jerry Glanville. We end with that song.

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