Podcasts about new years

Sticking with this Horrors Over The Holidays season of daily tales, I now move onto those tales that take place over the turn of the year, beginning with a tale from North Wales from the early 1990's, and a night of horror that left five people dead, and an equal number of families bearing the scars - and the memories - today.The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening in. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer SupportReferences - Available upon request.Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast PodcastFacebookFacebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagramYoutubeWebsiteTTCE MerchandisePatreon Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a trip down memory lane and discuss the history of alt-tech microblogging platforms like Parler, Gettr, Gab etc that, while failing, ultimately served to pave the way for Trump's Truth Social and Elon Musk's "X". As usual, along the way we discover some interesting critters. Note: this episode was originally recorded on September 29th. We're unlocking it because we may not be releasing another episode on the main feed before the end of the year. Thank you for being with us, we hope you have a wonderful New Years and look forward to our best work coming in 2026! Follow Jordan: https://x.com/JordanUhl

Send us a textMovie review Monday: Violent Night (2022)!!  (12/29/25)This is podcast Season #4, episode #145Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life  alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com.  We are excited to hear from you.  Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.  The Eagles are SuperBowl Champions, Again!!!!

On this mind-bending episode of Big Trouble in Little Podcast, Andy, Joe Dubs, Zac, and Chaz step into the modern dimension of The Twilight Zone to unpack two standout episodes from Jordan Peele's revival: “Meet in the Middle” and “Ovation.” The crew dives into themes of ambition, identity, legacy, and the hidden cost of success, breaking down how these episodes twist classic Twilight Zone ideas through a contemporary lens. From uneasy deals with the universe to the price of artistic obsession, the hosts analyze what works, what stumbles, and how Peele's vision honors — and challenges — Rod Serling's original spirit. Expect deep discussion, sharp critiques, and plenty of philosophical detours as the guys ask whether these stories truly earn their place in The Twilight Zone.

The weather is just CRAZY!  Farmers are not really complaining about the 30-40+ temps above the usual average for this time of year, but 82F going to 30F for highs?  That is just not fair.A very merry Christmas was held at the farm and what follows is Acorn's birthday a couple days later.  Feasting on herring and pumpkin  pie, and a wonderful Bundt cake, both made by Savi.Goats kids are doing well, all is swell at the farm...Happy Holidays and Blind Hog and Acorn with you the bestest of New Years ahead!

This is a commercial for the party on Halshack Radio on New Years Eve! Our party will start at 12pm (lunch) and go until 5am with special encore presentations of Migs in the Christmas Shack show at 3pm and 6pm ET! Migs New Years Eve mix will play at 2pm 11pm and 2am ET! Halshack New Years Eve Club Shack 2 will be released to the podcast feed at 12am ET Wed Dec 31st (first thing in the morning 24 hours before midnight party time)You will have at least 10 to 12 hours or more before it hits midnight depending on your location in the world! You will have most of the day to download the podcast and prepare for your SUPER PARTY! I'm giving you advanced notice now in case you were planning a party for New Years Eve and wanted the podcast to throwdown too! Not everyone listens to the radio station and would rather have it to stream by podcast on their time! The party will contain Happy New Year party sound effects, fireworks, countdowns with Happy New Year celebrations and more! Be here Wed Dec 31st! WHO will be the first to download this 2 hour MEGA event of the YEAR???? We had 45,000 fans set a record (on the radio stations on KERB and MXTR FM) last year for this party! Lets break some more records folks! Should you want to party on the radio with us on Zeno FM or on your ROKU TV (Search Halshack on Simple Radio, Get Me Radio, My Tuner)Alexa -- Install Radio FM skill (then say play Radio FM the say play Halshack Indie Rockcast--select from menu)Halshack Radio- Zeno FM -Keep One Radio App 12pm 4pm 7pm 9pm 12am 3am ET99.9 KERBonline.live - 10 pm CT/ 11pm ET107.7 KTwins on Zeno FM- 11pm CT/ 12am ETMXTR-FM (super party starting at 7pm till 4am) Halshack at 2am ET after partyFind all details at Halshack.com  See you New Years Eve!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! 

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Philco Radio Hall of Fame 1943-12-26 - New Years Message

The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1947-12-28- New Years Eve Off Scilly Isles

This week on Toon'd In!, the year winds down and the clock ticks toward midnight, bringing reflection, gratitude, and a chance to look back at an unforgettable journey.

Step into the New Year with an open heart. This meditation invites you to gently let go of the year that's been—honoring it with gratitude—so you can welcome what's ahead with clarity and trust. Choosing your path begins in the heart. Release the past, embrace the unknown, and see your year ahead with a clear and open soul. I hope you will enjoy it and remember the energy finds you where you are at the moment you listen to it. Let's ignite your pure purpose together and activate your life force for a more joyful existence. Join me on this journey to a brighter, heart-centred future. Love and Light, Maria Pod music- Steen Thottrup - Balearic Bliss - Delux version -More music by Steen Thottrup at https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tPMvCqpjXjP9Iezu41j3E?si=TSCZPuvJR2uc6JoMZBdvZQ Meditation music Moby LA9 Maria Rinné - Pure Heart Ignition – Life Force Activation www.mariarinne.com https://linktr.ee/mariarinneenergy

Today, we've got a special New Year's Eve adventure to round off the holidays , full of sparkle, surprises and a tiny bit of mischief! Charley makes a New Year's wish that goes slightly wrong—what if time really froze before midnight? Get ready for one magical countdown. ✨ Upgrade to Koala Kids Plus for full ad-free access to our collection of kids' shows, with bonus adventures and 8-hour episodes ⭐️ Subscribe via Apple Podcasts or visit https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Want to send in a note, joke, memo or monologue? Click here.

Take your fern to a film on New Years! The Growing Season celebrates New Years in style by celebrating the intersection of film and horticulture.  Jack, Lynne and Matt discuss some of the ways blockbuster movies and TV shows have highlighted wonderful biomes. New Years resolutions kick the show off.  Stranger Things' final episodes feature prominently. Media and music personalities that have left us this year are discussed. What does a location scout do for a living?  How does one become a location scout? Is location scouting a job that is been phased out due to technology? On-location shoots are REALLY expensive.  How are modern filmmakers mitigating this expense? Gilligan's Island and Lord of The Rings begin the journey of flora and film. New Zealand's wild landscapes made the Lord Of The Rings films a wonder to behold.  How can one small country be the home to so many different climates? The Martian and its desolate landscapes... WHERE WERE THEY FILMED?Australia has been the location that many filmmakers have used to enhance their films.  The McFarlands discuss. JURASSIC PARK!   C'mon, how can we NOT talk about this film. Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE.Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

Sterling and Donna talk with Dr. Donna Schlagheck about the US' recent attack on Nigeria, break down their post-Christmas plans, debate health trends and New Years resolutions, and more.

Sterling and Donna talk with Dr. Donna Schlagheck about the US' recent attack on Nigeria, break down their post-Christmas plans, debate health trends and New Years resolutions, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sterling and Donna talk with Dr. Donna Schlagheck about the US' recent attack on Nigeria, break down their post-Christmas plans, debate health trends and New Years resolutions, and more.

As we head into the New Years week, our look at the Greatest Surrey Cricketers of the 21st century enters its final stages as we look at the top five (ish) men's players since the turn of the century.In the final episode, BBC London's Mark Church, Wisden's Yes Rana, Kirstie White and host Jon Surtees discuss the top five Surrey Men's Players of the 21st Century, which are: Saqlain Mushtaq, Rory Burns (thoughts are known), Alec Stewart AND Graham Thorpe, Martin Bicknell and Mark Ramprakash.The list was compiled by some great Surrey minds - who have watched almost every ball of Surrey Cricket in the 21st century. But, don't let that get in the way of your opinions on the list. We'd love to hear from you on our social media channels whether you agree or disagree. 

In honour of this strange week between Christmas and New Years, where nothing makes sense, what better time to talk centrism? In this unlock of a favourite Patreon bonus ep, Emerald and Tom are joined again by economist and Executive Director of The Australia Institute Dr Richard Denniss, to discuss his new essay ‘Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us.’ This one is a cracker, almost an hour of insightful takes from your favourite progressive economist boyfriend. Enjoy, sickos! Video version - https://youtu.be/1431cfUUwDg ---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over SEVENTY-FIVE past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Follow Richard Denniss - https://australiainstitute.org.au/expert/richard-denniss/https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social Read ‘Dead Centre: How Political Pragmatism is Killing Us’ out now in Vantage Point - https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/dead-centre-vantage-point-issue-2 Produced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ave Maria Hour 19xx-xx-xx- New Years Day In A Taxi

On the last Meet Cortland County of the year X101's Matt Brooks is joined by Cortland Mayor Scott Steve, Youth Bureau Director Andrea  Piedigrossi, and Deputy Fire Chief Derek Reynolds[Read More...] The post Celebrate New Years First-Ever Noon Year’s in Downtown Cortland appeared first on X101 Always Classic - WXHC.com.

It's that weird time between Christmas and New Years, when all everyone wants to do is chill and be comfy. So, on this episode, we've got three stories that'll feel like you're putting on a cozy, oversize, ever-so-warm sweater. This episode was hosted by Marc Sollinger. Storytellers: Kristy Arnett Moreno has a cancer scare, and has to open up to her boyfriend. Steven Ettinger learns some lessons from his 90 year old roommate. Jonathan Mannheim gets caught up in a chase, wearing his laundry day sweater. Podcast # 955 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special holiday bonus episode, Zeth and Jake talk about some of their favorite New Year's Eve movies, from ‘Boogie Nights' and ‘The Godfather Pt. II' to ‘Four Rooms' and ‘200 Cigarettes.' To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we had Melissa from Olivia, MN face off against Randy from Faribault in Card DeSharks!

Welcome back! We got the whole gang back together for our day after Christmas special! We hope you all had a very merry Christmas with family and friends and gearing up for the New Years! We got a good one for you to kill time while you clean up or just need a break from that one Uncle who keeps trying to bum a jay off you. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always: WE ARE AN EDUCATIONAL POTCAST...KIDNA! ☁️✌

Meri Kirihimete & Happy New Year Flava whānau

Mark and David talk about Switchfoot's Blues and New Years Day, Five Iron Frenzy's New Year's Eve and U2's New Year's Day.They talk about New Years resolutions, Auld Lang Syne, the Japanese calendar, melancholy in the songs, U2's love and war themes and their difficulty with their music video. After the credits they talk about Jewish New Years and the time the day changes, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Encountering You will be taking a short break over Christmas and New Years. In this short message, Laura shares what she hopes for you this season, and a preview of what to expect from Encountering You in 2026!

Enjoy our yearly New Years tradition!

A huge NBA day today… but all we're doing on today's show is talking about Ben Simmons going fishing and looking at the AWESOME AND MASSIVE NBA Boxing Day slate! We have a pick and preview for all the NBA Christmas Day games… Boxing Day in Australia on Friday December 26! Cleveland @ NY KnicksSan Antonio @ OKC Dallas @ GSW Houston @ LA Lakers Minnesota  @ Denver Plenty to cover & talk about, strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe! Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!!Onyas...  thanks for an awesome year legends - have a great Christmas and New Years! Love ya guts ledges!!

It's another Amnesia Christmas!!! Join us as we talk about megachurch grifts, New Years resolutions (smoking cigarettes and eating hot dogs, duh!), and our “favorite” Christmas prisoner, Jody Arias. Write us some of your cringe stories at nervouslaughterpodcast@gmail.comThe socials: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Tonight, we are recapping some of our favorite wines of the past year.The winner for the best buy would be from our 6/26/2025 show on Italian wines. A 2022 Madia Torre Zambra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. We purchased this wine from Costco for $7.99. We both loved the wine and scored it a 4.We also loved the Stone Hill Dry Rose which we tasted on our 5/28/2025 show about Rose'. We purchased this wine from the Winery in Missouri and paid $13.00. Again, we both loved the wine and rated it a 4.My favorite overall wine came from the 7/23/2025 show. It is a 2020 Infinito Monastrell that was purchased at Costco for $14.99. I loved the wine and scored it a 4, Denise was less enthusiastic and rated it a 3. We also had some Honorable Mentions. Oregon Pinot NoirCalifornia Petite Sirah Sonoma Old Vine ZinfandelTonight we are tasting two Cabernet Sauvignons from Chile. They are.2019 Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva from the Maipo Valley, Chile. It received a 90 rating from the Wine Spectator. Aromas of cherries and prunes with notes of menthol, tobacco, and toast. Ripe tannins and tremendous structure. Perfect for grilled meats. 13.5% alcohol. I purchased this wine from Costco for $7.99.2019 Vivendo Cabernet Saquvignon. It is also from the Cachapoal Valley, Chile, but comes from high altitude vineyards. (1600 meters) 14.0% alcohol and comes from the Calyptra Winery. Notes of black cherries, fresh plums, blueberries, along with a floral hint. Smooth tannins and juicy acidity. Tank-aged for 12 months and then bottle-aged for a least 12 months. I purchased this wine from Winestyles for around $20.00.We both liked this wines. Denise rated both wines a 4 and I gave them both a 3 rating. Very different wines, but both are good. The Santa Ema (#1) is a darker and very fruit forward wine. The Vivendo (#2) is dark fruit, but lacks the spiciness and oak of #1. However, the Vivendo is probably a more complex and earthy Cabernet.Next week, its New Years so we will be tasting some Champagne and talking about the past year. Things we are thankful for, list of things we have learned about wine this year, and what's in store for 2026.

What was the BEST game released in 2025? What stories reshaped the TTRPG industry? The Eldritch Lorecast celebrates another year of D&D and tabletop gaming with the Elly Awards!Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comBen: @TheBenByrneDael: @dailydael James: @jamesjhaeckShawn: @shawnmerwinEditor:  ⁨@jberrt⁩  Topics:00:00 - Intro02:23 - Biggest news of 202512:01- Best TTRPG release16:56 - Best TTRPG related release22:59 - Best Con of 202527:46 - Guests of the year30:01 - A sad farewell35:04 - New Years resolutions45:29 - Best Lorecast moments 2025

1. https://x.com/bandainamcous/status/2000521214884790408?s=462. https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/11/20/dragon-ball-the-one-global-character-popularity-poll?srsltid=AfmBOoqTEesXbLXYCTh1acrsWUjjfVj9W3joLqj-az6BZZvVY6l224rh3. Rankings and Voting- https://db1.dragon-ball-official.com/en/- [ ] https://db-genkidamatsuri.com/en/- [ ] https://automaton-media.com/en/news/one-year-after-launch-dragon-ball-sparking-zero-is-still-attracting-over-1-million-players-every-month/- [ ] https://blog.playstation.com/2025/12/03/playstation-partner-awards-2025-japan-asia-winners-announced/#:~:text=Grand%20Award,October%202024%20and%20September%202025*.Christmas/New Years Questions1. If you could get one item for Christmas from the DB universe what would it be? 2. Who would be the best secret Santa? Who would be the worst? 3. What should DB and Toei New Year's resolution be?

One last show for 2025. We remember the fallen rockers and other musicians that we lost this year.  And a New Years toast to you, my friend. 

The first round of the College Football Playoff is in the books and we are set up for a blockbuster quarterfinal New Years. Also, there have been some interesting coordinator hires to keep an eye on including a big one in Chapel Hill. Should Michigan just hire Biff Poggi? Shout out to the Washington State Cougars and Illinois State Redbirds from JC. Also, G5 John breaks down the new cradle of coaches- the American. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christmas is three days away, and for our final podcast of 2025, we're talking about memory: how the Church understands it, what it gives to us, how it defines us, and how, especially this time of year, it shapes the way we understand and celebrate Christmas. As a special Christmas bonus, the end of the episode features one of the Stapleton's Christmas carols: their version of “What Star Is This?” Links to all their carols are included in the shownotes.We are taking the next two weeks off, but are praying you have the very merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years. Thanks for listening!This episode of Visitation Sessions is brought to you by Select International Tours. The Chapmans are leaving for their pilgrimage in Rome on December 26, and taking all your intentions with you. They chose Select to organize their pilgrimages because of their excitement about accommodating families with young children, their decades of experience, their faithfulness, and their professionalism. To learn more about the pilgrimages and cruises Select offers, visit selectintenationaltours.com. Show NotesConfessions by Saint AugustineEternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindIkiuruLiving“What Star is This” (Stapleton Version)“What Child is This” (Stapleton Version) “Huron Carol” (Stapleton Version) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit visitationsessions.substack.com/subscribe

It's that time of year again to take a look at what is being predicted for the year 2026.  From Nostradamus to the World Economic Forum, we will look into the predictions and see if they are in fact predictions or warnings of what's coming.  We will look at the tech world, economics, world events and all the way into your very own kitchen!Email us at: downtherh@protonmail.com

Religion & Rock - 12/28/25 - New Years

Gia just low-key confirmed where your favorite Montville mama will be spending Christmas Eve.And, the New Years resolution she ACTUALLY plans to keep!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John talks about N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik announcing she's suspending her run for governor and she's not seeking another term in congress. PLUS, he discusses the Justice Dept. releasing the first avalanche of documents related to the life and crimes of Jeffrey Epstein. Next, comedian Greg Proops returns to joke with John about current news and promote his big New Years eve show. And then finally, TV's Frank Conniff is back to chat about the redacted Epstein files and bring his festive merriment to the Evil Army of the Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Five years in, Caught on the Mike has become more than just a podcast—it's been a journey shaped by persistence, creativity, community, and a whole lot of unpredictability. In this reflective solo episode, I look back on what 2025 represented for the show: 59 episodes released, countless conversations, personal milestones, and lessons learned along the way. From evolving the format to navigating noise, burnout, and social media negativity, this episode dives into why storytelling still matters and why showing up consistently is the real win. We focus honestly about growth, resilience, and the importance of creating a positive space where meaningful stories can live. It's about choosing quality, fostering connection, and keeping perspective in a strange, often overwhelming world. As the show looks ahead to 2026, the focus is clear: deeper conversations, more collaboration, more in-person episodes, and continued commitment to making the world feel a little less disconnected—one conversation at a time. If you've been here since the beginning—or you're just finding the show—this episode is a moment to pause, reflect, and move forward together.www.caughtonthemike.com

Gia just low-key confirmed where your favorite Montville mama will be spending Christmas Eve.And, the New Years resolution she ACTUALLY plans to keep!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a conversation with Corey Medina of the Bemidji band, Corey Medina and Brothers, about their upcoming New Years Eve concert. Plus, an extended interview with American Indian Movement Grand Governing Council member Lisa Bellanger.-----Producers: Travis Zimmerman and Emma Needham Editing: Britt Aamodt, Emily KrumbergerEditorial support: Emily KrumbergerAnchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodPhoto courtesy of Corey Medina & Brothers, Sage Davis.-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

Air Week: December 22-28, 2025 Christmas Leftovers & New Year’s Resolutions Matt The Cat has dug up some more R&B Christmas treasures and added a few tunes about New Years for this week's continuation of the “Juke In The Back” R&B Christmas Spectacular. The holiday juke is jumpin' with cool tunes by Big John Greer, Champion Jack Dupree, Lowell Fulson, The Moonglows, Marvin & Johnny and many more. The range of topics is wide, from dancing Santas to lonely Christmases to making up with your baby on New Year's Eve. Miss Rosie stops by with her New Year’s resolution. So get hungry for some Christmas leftovers and plan to end the year on a high note with Matt The Cat on the “Juke In The Back.” LISTEN BELOW

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This week on Second Helpings, MJ and Jackie are back, and "Heated Rivalry" has Jackie drownin' in her own drool, but manages to save herself to tell tale of "A Newport Christmas" as well as other bizarre Christmas films. MJ watched Alicia Silverstone's new Christmas movie and def recommends it over Michelle Pfeiffer in "Oh. What. Fun". Jackie and MJ also discuss the stacked cast but somehow forgotten "Love The Coopers", Himbo Christmas is here with "Finding Mr. Christmas", Meghan Markle suggests wrappin' those Polly Pockets in silk scarves for the season, and Macaulay Culkin is showing his kids "Home Alone", but they don't realize it's him in them yet and it's helping him connect to his past work in a way he never has before. KJ Apa is gonna be Jimmy Stewart in a biopic film that's possibly going to be a weird Trojan horse Christian thing, Jackie and MJ got into a FIGHT during the watching of "Muppet's Christmas Carol" about them weird ass singin' baby Muppets, Ethan Hawke says he gets T bell for aaaaannnyyy reason and ol' Gooper called it a sickness to his face, and JLaw interviewed Leonardo DiCaprio for Actors on Actors! Coldplay Kiss Cam Lady broke her silence, and then we're goin' through a list of some of the top pop culture moments of 2025!!! Plus Josh Brolin loves "KPop Demon Hunters", and then closin' out with some "New Years, New Intentions"! AND SO MUCH MOOOORE!Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Page 7 ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stories this week:A woman in Japan “marries” an AI chatbot, raising serious questions about the nature of marriage, human relationships, and how emerging technologies blur the line between real and artificial intimacy. An Atlantic article suggests physics may be reaching the limits of reductionism, as living systems exhibit emergence, self-organization, and information that can't be explained by particles alone. A New York Times piece sparks discussion on when military personnel are morally obligated to disobey unlawful orders, drawing on just war theory and biblical principles of higher law. Ross Douthat's analysis of the rightward shift among young men argues that perceived institutional discrimination and lost opportunities are fueling resentment and radicalization. Listener question: Should churches use AI generated worship music?Listener question:  Should woman receiving abortions be charged as criminal "masterminds"?Note: Our Weekly Cultural Update episodes will be on hiatus during Christmas & New Years. We'll return in 2026!==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

Matt Besser & Sean Conroy host a holiday special from Santa Monica Pier in LA and from Washington Square Park in NYC where they interview real people about the holidays including a guy with an eye tattoo; hot stock advice for 2026; gambling tips for Christmas day games; a history lesson on the Inn Keeper who turned away Mary & Joseph (with Little Drummer Boy gossip); and New Years resolutions!Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.