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In the hot seat this week is Kemar Roofe. With one hell of a line up for managers he's played under including Bielsa, Steven Gerrard, Vincent Kompany & of course Tony Pulis. Coming through at West Brom Roofe, Roofe had a crowded pathway competing against the likes of Anelka, Lukaku, Berahino & Odemwingie. Which lead to him dropping down the leagues to Oxford for game time under the management of Michael Appleton. At Leeds Roofe witnessed Bielsa sit on countless buckets, bizarre training sessions & the madness of spy gate unfold, before moving abroad to Anderlecht and seeing firsthand what makes Vincent Kompany a top manager. Arriving in Scotland at Rangers with Celtic on the verge of winning 10 titles in a row, Roofe was the heart of Gerrard's transformation of the club to win the league title and reach the Europa League Final. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code COSH at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase
After a string of amazing weeks, the Brewers have topped themselves yet again. A series in Cincinnati features two unbelievable wins (and a wild near-miss), and that was after the team swept the Pirates and triggered the George Webb free-burger promotion. Milwaukee's 14-game winning streak is over, but the magical season lives on, with a huge week ahead. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Uecker Magic, Andruw Monasterio's stunning homer, Jacob Misiorowski's rough return, Christian Yelich's MVP-level play and more. In Three Up Three Down (31:15), they discuss a draft pick's debut, 23 consecutive outs and ... has Craig Counsell really never seen a George Webb? In Remembrew When (47:15), JR puts a final bow on Team Streak. And in Todd's Take of the Week (52:00), it's one last look at this unbelievable season. Then, JR sits down with Brandon Lockridge (59:15), a newcomer to the Brewers who hadn't tasted defeat in his new uniform until Sunday. They discussed the familiar faces on the Brewers roster, his strongest attribute and his whirlwind trade-deadline week. Music intro from bensound.com. Musical cues (in order): "I Got What You Want" (Extended Version) by Gloria Tells, "Arriving at Dusk" by American Legion and "Screaming Fool" by Andreas Dahlback, all from www.epidemicsound.com.
Welcome back to Delta Green: Convergence. Arriving in Groversville, a town mocked for it's kooky alien conspiracies, our investigators stop at Merle's Shut Eye motel and prepare to begin their investigation. This is Mystery Quest, a roleplaying podcast where we play a variety of one-shot RPG's with a rolling cast of special guests. Check out Delta Green here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/236576/delta-green-the-role-playing-game You can pick up Convergence here : https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/415615/delta-green-convergence Podcast: https://www.pickaxe.uk/mystery-quest Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/MysteryQuest Follow the Cast: Tom: @AngoryTom Dan: @apocplayers Lydia: https://twitch.tv/squidgame Ravs: @Ravs_ Danann: @apocplayers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Venerable Lama Konchok Sonam is the Spiritual Director of the Drikung Meditation Center. Born in Lhasa, Tibet, Lama Sonam began his Buddhist training when young within the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. At the age of 18, Lama Sonam took full ordination and became a monk (Gelong). Lama Sonam then went on to complete a retreat on Ngondro (Common and Extraordinary Preliminaries) and the Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra under H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche and Gelong Yeshe. Lama Sonam received teachings and blessings from more than twenty-five great masters, including Nyedak Rinpoche, his beloved main teacher, and the Most Venerable Pachung Rinpoche, the renown scholar and retreat master at Drikung Thil monastery. Lama Sonam served as disciplinarian at Jang Chub Ling monastery, in Dehra Dun, India. This difficult position required an extremely vast knowledge of the Dharma, and inspirational deep inner qualities. Lama Sonam has also served as the personal attendant to H.H. Chungtsang Rinpoche, H.E. Drubwang Rinpoche, Tongkar Tulku, and H.E. Thritsab Rinpoche, and tutored American tulku Thadag Rinpoche (Jack Churchward). On June 9, 2003, Lama Sonam arrived in Boston to be the Resident Lama at the Drikung Meditation Center. Lama Sonam has shown himself to be expert in both the theoretical and practical aspects of training the mind through meditation and Vajrayana methods for awakening our Buddha Nature. In the fall of 2005, Lama Sonam started the Jowo Rinpoche Statue Project to benefit the Boston area, the United States, and the world. Lama Sonam began to realize his vision of bringing the blessings of Buddhism, from Buddha Shakyamuni and countless other enlightened masters from the East- India, Nepal, and Tibet, to the United States by creating a pilgrimage site. Arriving in May of 2008, the centerpiece of the pilgrimage site is an eight foot tall gilded, jewel-encrusted bronze, the U.S. Jowo Rinpoche Statue. The magnificent U.S. Jowo Rinpoche statue is a replica and spiritual emanation of the most revered Jowo Rinpoche statue that was made at the time of the historical Buddha and brought to Lhasa, Tibet in 641 AD.
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In this Meet the Freshmen episode, Skye and Brian sit down with Sen. Dana Jones — a small business owner, former Chair of the Forsyth County School Board, and one of the newest faces in the North Carolina Senate. The Forsyth County Republican shares why she decided to run for the seat after Sen. Joyce Krawiec announced she wouldn't seek re-election, and how her experience on the school board prepared her for life in Raleigh. Sen. Jones also talks about the challenges she's faced outside of politics, including the devastating fire that destroyed her family's business — and how resilience has been a constant theme in her life. Plus, John Locke polling, a veto, campaign finance reports, a rumor, #TOTW, Taylor Swift, and more. The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.
Some travel isn't back and forth in TIME, but rather sort of horizontal... original text: PLACEBO By DAVID MASON Each 1955 was worse than the last! [Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Infinity Science Fiction, November 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] The object appeared in the middle of Main Way, about fifty feet from the statue of Vachel Lindsay, and at least a hundred from anything else. It was much too big and complicated to have been hidden anywhere, and it hadn't any wheels, tracks, wings, or other visible means of movement. Corrigan, looking the object over, decided that it could not have come from any logical place in the world. Not being prejudiced, he then thought a little about the illogical places, and the places that weren't in the world. Corrigan decided that it must be another attempt at time travel, and he clucked his tongue sympathetically. Well, someone had to break the news. Corrigan arose from the grass and walked toward the object. There was a young man sitting in the object, on a sort of high saddle. He looked a little wild-eyed, and he seemed to be talking to himself, as he pulled and twisted at the rows of controls in front of him. Corrigan, looking up at him, decided that he couldn't be very healthy, and that the stiff gray garments he wore must be extremely uncomfortable. "Greetings, traveler," Corrigan called. "You're speaking Anglish!" the young man exclaimed. "Good! Maybe I can get some help here. What year is this?" "1955, by most systems." The young man turned a little paler. "I've just left 1955," he said unhappily. "Four times, in fact. Four different 1955's. And each one's a bit worse. Now the machine won't work." "Your theory's wrong," Corrigan said calmly. "Hasn't it occurred to you yet that time travel might be impossible?" The young man made a choked sound. He began to climb down from his perch, keeping his eyes fixed suspiciously on Corrigan as he did so. He saw Corrigan as a small brown man, dressed in loose blue trousers, barefooted, and with a puff of white hair that seemed never to have been properly cut. The lawns and grassy roads, the bright and impermanent-looking buildings, and Corrigan himself, all added up to one thing in the young man's mind. "You're wrong," Corrigan said. "I'm not a lunatic, and this isn't an asylum. We don't have them." The young man, on the ground now, stared at Corrigan in evident horror. "Mind reading?" "More or less," Corrigan said. "It saves time. For instance, you're Darwin Lenner, and you'd like very much to get back to wherever you started from. In fact, you have to, or something unpleasant might happen to you, by your standards." "I'd be absent without permission," Lenner admitted. "I ... I wish you wouldn't do that." "Only when absolutely necessary," Corrigan smiled. "I'm a philosopher by trade, myself, not a mind reader. My name's Philip Corrigan, and I'd be very glad to help you on your way ... but I think it might be a little difficult. We aren't really a very mechanically-minded people here." Lenner ran his hands through his hair. "I've got to get back. Isn't there anybody who knows something about time machines?" Corrigan had been thinking swiftly. He had also been carrying on a conversation which Lenner could not possibly hear, with a man who was several miles away. "Burwell, he wants to go home." "Fine. He ought to. Why doesn't he?" "He lost his confidence. He thinks his machine's broken down." "That kind, eh? I suppose the thing never really did work very well." "Most of them don't. They go traveling around hit-or-miss through probability under the operator's own mental steam—but this fellow probably comes from a world where an idea like that's illegal." "Sounds like it. Corrigan, take him on a guided tour or something, and keep him busy. I'll be over as soon as I can. I'm going to do something for his self-confidence. Here's the story to give him...." Corrigan had always enjoyed conducting guided tours, and he was enjoying this one especially well. He had a slightly wicked taste for complicated teasing, and Lenner was a perfect object. He had evidently come from one of the more unpleasant probabilities, a world full of complex rules and harshly restrictive; everything that he saw bothered him. The handsome girls, wearing unstrategically placed flowers and very little else; the flocks of children, as plentiful as pigeons and apparently as free of supervision; the almost total absence of anybody actually performing useful work ... all of it contributed to Lenner's increasing nervousness. The guided tour went in a wide circle, and Lenner and Corrigan wound up sitting in a tavern facing on Main Way. Lenner ignored the green drink before him and peered unhappily out the big window toward his machine. "Where is that friend of yours?" he asked, for the fifth time. "He'll be here," Corrigan assured him. "Why hurry? Don't you like it here?" Lenner's mouth hardened. He looked around him, and shook his head. "No." He spoke almost apologetically, "I'm sorry ... well, look, old fellow, no hard feelings, I hope. But this world of yours is primitive. Degenerate, I'd say." "Primitive?" "No laws—not even morals! Those girls ... and of course, you don't have any civilized advantages. Not even ground transportation. That man you spoke of has to walk here. And that's something else I don't understand. You say he's another time traveler...." "Probability traveler, actually," Corrigan corrected. "All right, probability. Why does he stay here? Why would a really intelligent man give up civilization?" "Well, you know how it is. He's gone native, you might say. Life among the lotus eaters, and all that. Might happen to anybody, even yourself." Lenner shuddered. "It's all right, though." Corrigan continued. "He'll be here any minute, and I'm sure he'll be able to help. Knows all there is to know about these machines. In fact, here he comes now." Burwell entered, and Corrigan could hardly suppress a small chuckle. Burwell had picked up Lenner's ideas about what a man of intelligence and authority ought to look like, and had gone to some trouble to look the part. He was wearing a uniform of some sort, spectacles, and an expression of extreme wisdom. "I'm sure I can repair what's wrong," Burwell told Lenner. "Let's go and look at your machine." Arriving, Burwell climbed over the mechanism with an air of bored ability, occasionally thumping at something, adjusting something else, or hitting a part with a tool until it rang. He muttered to himself as he worked, allowing the sound of his musings to drift in Lenner's direction. "Umm ... badly twisted impeller ... the varish is more or less waffled ... let's see if ... ah, there we are." He climbed down and solemnly shook hands with Lenner. "Fine machine you've got there, my boy. It'll take you back to your own place quite easily now. There wasn't a thing wrong except the drift crotch. However, I wouldn't use it again if I were you. There's no real control on these things. A man could end up anywhere. And of course, you'd never find your way back here, without control." "Well, thanks..." Lenner said doubtfully. He glanced around. "It's a shame there's no way we could regularly communicate between our worlds. There's a lot we could do for this one." "I'm sure of that," Burwell said, hastily looking away. "But it isn't worth the danger and difficulty of reaching us. For myself, it doesn't matter any more." He assumed a nobly tragic expression. "But you are young; you've got your life ahead of you; your State and your society need you. I'm glad to help you on your way." Lenner mounted the machine, and Burwell beamed a thought at Corrigan. "I've convinced him that the thing works, and that it would not be easy to come back. Actually, that machine of his is a real work of art. It doesn't do a damn thing. This boy comes from a place where they have to have a mechanical crutch for everything. His gadgets are pink pill stuff ... something to convince him he can do things he could do anyway. All we have to do now is give him a small mental shove to help him along, and he'll be home in no time. All right, now—SHOVE!" Corrigan and Burwell shoved. Lenner and his machine faded and were gone, leaving only a flattened place on the grass. "Brrr," Burwell said. "Am I glad that worked! If he'd stayed another week or so we would have had our first lunatic of the century." "Or worse," Corrigan said, stirring the grass with his toes. "Did you get what he was thinking about when he talked about his world and ours getting into touch, and civilizing us?" "I got it, all right." Burwell said. "The fellow's mind was a swamp. A real primitive. And just like any other primitive, all he needed was a placebo from a witch doctor. Me, in my savage regalia. Just let me get this thing with the glass in it off my nose, and these button things opened up a bit, and we can get on with that chess game. I hope the next traveler picks somewhere else to land, though—I've never felt so silly in my life!"
Judyth Vary Baker was a teenage science prodigy who caught the attention of the top cancer researchers in the country, including Dr. Alton Ochsner – past president of the American Cancer Society and head of the prestigious Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. In the summer of 1963 Judy accepted a summer job at the Oschner Clinic in return for a promise to enter Tulane Medical School in the Fall. Arriving in New Orleans – a city she had never been to before – she learned that instead of working on a cure for cancer, she was actually there to help create a bioweapon – a fast-acting cancer virus for the purpose of killing Cuban leader Fidel Castro. This top-secret project put her in the company of prominent medical researcher Dr. Mary Sherman, the brilliant but bizarre David Ferrie, mobster Carlos Marcello, nightclub owner Jack Ruby, and a charming young man named Lee Harvey Oswald with whom she fell in love.Two days before the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Lee confided to Judyth that he suspected he was being set-up to take the blame for the death of the president – a crime that she claims he was trying to prevent. He also named some of the powerful figures involved in the conspiracy.Emotionally shattered by Lee's death at the hands of his old friend Jack Ruby four days later, Judyth was warned to keep silent and abandon her dreams if she wanted to live.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com
How can anyone get enough of these Milwaukee Brewers? Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe re-visit the latest perfect week for the best team in baseball, with an unbelievable Mets series and a winning streak of nine games. From Blake Perkins' game-saving throw, William Contreras' re-discovered power stroke, Isaac Collins capping another week with a walk-off, Joey Ortiz's big at-bats and more, the Brewers are in the midst of a summer we may never forget. Do we have any explanation yet? How have the Brewers avoided a drop-off in recent seasons like Minnesota and Baltimore have endured? Is there any small concern in the rotation after a couple injuries? In Three Up Three Down (32:00), the guys remark upon the capitalization of pocket pancakes, a crazy second chance and the sneaky power of Brice Turang. In Remembrew When (51:30), JR looks back at another game-ending defensive play against New York, one perhaps forgotten to time. Curt Blanche (57:30) discusses something else forgotten in the canon of summer treats. Then, JR chats with Badgers basketball player Brad Davison about his basketball career in Spain, early fatherhood and his remaining connection to UW. And why is that on a Brewers podcast, you might ask? Davison was also high-school teammates with Brewers sensation Isaac Collins. Music intro from bensound.com. Musical cues (in order): "I Got What You Want" (Extended Version) by Gloria Tells, "Arriving at Dusk" by American Legion and "Screaming Fool" by Andreas Dahlback, all from www.epidemicsound.com.
Kevin Nash has told a lot of wild road stories over the years, but this week may have topped them all. What started as a trip to say goodbye to Hulk Hogan turned into one of the most chaotic, uncomfortable, and unintentionally hilarious travel days of his life. From Florida traffic hell to an unplanned wardrobe change to an ending no one saw coming, Big Sexy pulls back the curtain in a way only he can. Along the way, Kevin and Sean dig into the strange intersections between wrestling and unexpected celebrity circles, from high-end Italian restaurants to Broadway theaters. It's a look at the places wrestling fandom turns up that might surprise you… and how those chance encounters can open the oddest of doors. SummerSlam gets a full post-mortem, including Cena's latest evolution, Punk's performance, Rollins' resilience, and a few production choices that drove Kevin nuts. The conversation doesn't stop there, touching on Jade Cargill's future, Braun Breakker's role in Heyman's faction, and what could be coming next for WWE's biggest storylines. There's also talk of billion-dollar business moves, cruise ship horror stories, and why sometimes the “safest” plan in wrestling production is simply putting a roof over the venue. As always, Kevin weaves personal anecdotes with sharp insight, keeping one foot in the locker room and the other firmly planted in the real world. By the time the episode wraps, you'll have laughed, cringed, and maybe learned a few things you didn't know about road survival, wrestling politics, and human nature. And yes, the legendary “PissPants” tale will be burned into your brain forever. True Classic-Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/KLIQ ! #trueclassicpod Magic Spoon-Get $5 off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/KLIQ Cash App-Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6om02z #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Mando-Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code KLIQ at shopmando.com! #mandopod The Perfect Jean-F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code KLIQ15 at theperfectjean.nyc/KLIQ15 #theperfectjeanpod Get Blitzed-Save 15% at Get-Blitzed.com by entering the code KLIQ at checkout. 00:00 Kliq This #162: PissPants 04:30 Carbone 08:27 Supper 09:51 Driving to Hogan's funeral 18:27 Arriving at the Funeral 21:04 Driving back from Hulk Hogan's funeral 26:34 peeing himself 37:28 spraying for the smell 41:49 Celeb Pee 43:18 Hogan's Funeral 44:07 Open Caskets 48:53 People Speaking at the Funeral 50:31 Brooke Hogan 51:14 BREAK TRUE CLASSIC 55:29 The food on Norwegian Cruiselines 58:59 “the only podcast reaction and remembrance I cared to hear.” 01:00:11 “R.I.P. Hulk. From a Black Man” 01:00:29 “Kev's helps many of us in our lives find motivation to keep moving forward.” 01:03:13 “Like Kevin giving Terry's eulogy.” 01:03:29 ”Sean would you have loved the opportunity to be Nash or diesels manager?” 01:04:26 John Cena Babyface turn 01:07:01 Gunther/Punk/Rollins 01:09:40 Brock Lesnar 01:10:14 SS25's production 01:14:59 WWE ESPN $1.6bb 01:18:29 BREAK MAGIC SPOON 01:20:33 Stephanie McMahon 01:23:00 KliqThisTV.com 01:23:17 KliqThisShop.com 01:23:41 Cena's remaining dates 01:25:50 LA Knight's role 01:27:40 Jade is a HEEL 01:30:19 What to do with “The Vision” 01:36:23 BREAK CASH APP 01:39:26 Nigerian Prince 01:40:52 RFK Jrs niece Zoe Hines was at the Summerslam tryout 01:41:53 DEAR SEXY 01:42:20 BREAK MANDO 01:45:12 Shower size on Cruise Ship 01:46:43 DEAR SEXY #1 01:50:59 DEAR SEXY #2 01:53:39 BREAK THE PERFECT JEAN 01:56:42 BREAK GET BLITZED 01:58:50 ASKNASH 01:59:11 Rock/Hogan 01:59:57 Does the NWO have a member card? 02:01:09 Cody Hall NJPW? 02:01:57 Pearl Jam songs 02:04:11 “frozen shoulder” 02:05:15 OUTRO
Almost a month since Kimberly Guilfoyle received the nod from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, we are still waiting for her to take up the job of US ambassador in Athens. Endy Zemenides, HALC's Executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis as we try to answer the question everyone's thinking in Greece: “When is Kimberly arriving?”You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Another hurdle delays Guilfoyle's arrivalUS Senate gridlock further delays Guilfoyle's arrival to GreeceCongress is in August recess, but tensions lie ahead on spending and Trump nominationsGreece, US discuss possible new military basesAnkara blocks research on cable routeGreece may extend North Africa asylum ban if migrant flow resurges
In this episode of the “Bad Boys” series, host Jim Chapman brings you part 3 of his look inside the tragic story of Aaron Hernandez who's fall from NFL star of the New England Patriots to murderer shocked the world of pro football.Timestamps:06:58 The Night of the Shooting14:24 The Drive to Connecticut20:34 Arriving at the Safe House26:10 Seeking Shelter31:38 Cleaning Up the Evidence39:05 The Trip to Miami48:11 Super Bowl Party Plans53:06 Night in the Hotel56:32 Suspicions and Paranoia57:58 Return to Tootsie's1:00:56 Cell Phone Crisis1:04:33 The Shocking Turn1:15:00 Hospitalization and Recovery1:16:10 Interactions with Law Enforcement1:40:17 Threats and Text MessagesFor commercial free early releases, bonus episodes, quarterly gifts and rare files join us on Patreon! Https://www.patreon.com/exposedpodcastfilesFollow “Crime Wire Weekly” on it's new channel HERE:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crime-wire-weekly/id1815864889Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3zyrgjtW6gLUVbicJaYXV9?si=0dbf4983938344a2Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3738411d-828e-4138-9976-223ab5de2c87/the-crime-wire-weeklyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.
Send us a textIn this jam-packed episode of the Well Hello Magic Podcast, Jessica takes you through everything you need to know about Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2025. From dates and pricing to parades, fireworks, and rare character sightings, Jessica breaks down exactly how to plan a stress-free, magical Halloween night. If you're looking to make the most of every moment or simply wondering if the event is worth it, this episode will help you decide, prep, and plan like a pro.Event Dates and Ticket DetailsMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs on select nights from August 15 to October 31, 2025. Tickets range from $119 to $229 depending on the date. Select discounts are available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.Party guests can enter Magic Kingdom starting at 4 PM, even though the event officially runs from 7 PM to midnight. Arriving early allows time for rides, dinner, and character greetings before the party begins.Entertainment HighlightsEntertainment includes the Boo-to-You Parade with the Headless Horseman, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular on the castle stage, and a fireworks show hosted by Jack Skellington. Guests can also enjoy the Cadaver Dans and themed dance parties throughout the park.Trick-or-Treat Trails and Character Meet and GreetsCandy stations are set up across the park with options for allergy-friendly treats. Rare character appearances include Jack and Sally, Mickey and Minnie in costume, and various Disney villains. Arrive early if meeting characters is a priority.Attractions and StrategyMost rides remain open during the party with shorter waits later in the evening. Favorites like TRON, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train are available. Lightning Lane is not offered during the party, but can be used from 4 PM to 6 PM with a standard park ticket.Specialty Food, Merchandise, and PhotosSpecial Halloween treats are offered at select locations and often sell out early. Limited-edition merchandise is available in select shops. PhotoPass offers Magic Shots and Halloween-themed backdrops for unique photo opportunities.Jessica's Planning TipsIn this episode, Jessica walks you through her ideal MNSSHP strategy. She shares tips on how to make the most of early entry, when to meet characters versus see shows, the best way to manage kids during the event, and how to decide whether to go in costume or not. She also touches on stroller strategy, how to handle the Florida heat in fall, and why the last hour of the party is sometimes the most magical.If you're attending this year or planning for a future visit, this episode will leave you with a complete plan, some hard truths about what to skip, and all the encouragement you need to enjoy Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party with less stress and more fun. Support the showHey Welcome to Well Hello Magic! Well Hell Magic Website Instagram YouTube Pinterest Amazon Shop LTK Shop Ready to Plan your Disney Vacation? Free Planning Guide Join The Newsletter
The Milwaukee Brewers went on an unprecedented offensive outburst, wrapping up an eventful week with a 5-1 record and smashing sweep of the Nationals. Brewers writer Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe break down the team with the best record in baseball, even though there were some hiccups as well like injuries to Jackson Chourio, Sal Frelick and Jacob Misiorowski. The trade deadline came and went, and the Brewers have a couple new players, including Wisconsin native Danny Jansen. Did they miss an opportunity at the deadline or simply follow their successful model? Plus: William Contreras gets white hot but goes under the microscope for baserunning, the Andrew Vaughn Experience continues apace, and will this injury keep Misiorowski from the Rookie of the Year? In Three Up Three Down (41:00), the guys discuss pocket pancakes, the massive Brewers-White Sox connection and Craig Yoho. In Remembrew When (54:45), JR connects Andrew Vaughn to a player from Milwaukee Braves lore. In Curt Blanche (58:30), Curt gives his final thoughts on the trade deadline. Then, JR sits down with Brewers relief pitcher Easton McGee (1:02:00), chatting about his hard-luck career arc, the challenges of his time with the Brewers and Kentucky basketball. Music intro from bensound.com. Musical cues (in order): "I Got What You Want" (Extended Version) by Gloria Tells, "Arriving at Dusk" by American Legion and "Screaming Fool" by Andreas Dahlback, all from www.epidemicsound.com.
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Today, Jeremy and Jeff discuss the recent discovery of 31/Atlas, an interstellar object cruising towards Earth that famed astronomer Avi Loeb has warned could be an Alien mothership coming to contact Earth in November! The guys also touch on the recent activity of the Pacific Ring of Fire and the idea of the recent flooding occurring in the southern states being from man-made sources The team cap the episode with a major teaser for next week's episode and how important it is for you to come check it out live on August 3rd, 2025 on Twitch.tv/InfiniteRabbitHole at 8PM CST. A "Special Announcement" episode was posted last week with the last segment's entirety included to highlight the importance of this upcoming episode! Hope to see you there!!!For everything IRH, visit InfiniteRabbitHole.com
Alberto Morgando is the CEO of the iconic brand Mavic. Alberto shares his fascinating journey from studying mechanical engineering in Turin, Italy to leading multinational companies and private equity turnarounds before taking the helm at the legendary French wheel manufacturer.Arriving at a precarious moment when Mavic was struggling with significant losses amid cycling's market downturn, Alberto faces the critical task of returning this storied brand to profitability and long-term health.We explore his management philosophy, the unique challenges of revitalizing a storied brand, and his strategic approach to navigating the volatile cycling industry. With his outsider perspective and proven turnaround expertise, Alberto offers fresh insights into brand revival, market dynamics, and the evolving future of cycling.Introduction & Background0:00 – Introduction to Alberto Morgando and his background in engineering and management.Early Career & Moving Abroad1:14 – Alberto's decision to study engineering, early career in logistics, and moving from Italy to France.Small vs. Large Companies5:45 – Experiences in small companies vs. large corporations, and the value of both.Transition to Consulting & MBA12:50 – Pursuing an MBA, entering consulting, and the impact on his career trajectory.Leadership Philosophy & Management Roles18:46 – Alberto's approach to leadership, impact, and moving into executive roles.First CEO Experience & Private Equity22:06 – Taking on CEO roles in mid-sized companies, challenges, and successes.Joining Mavic & Brand Revitalization27:07 – How Alberto became involved with Mavic, the brand's challenges, and his mandate.Cycling Industry Challenges & Strategy36:37 – The unique challenges of the cycling industry, market cycles, and Mavic's strategy for growth.Product Innovation & Market Approach43:09 – Focus on product development, innovation, and balancing OEM and aftermarket business.Retail, D2C, and Channel Strategy53:54 – Mavic's approach to retail, direct-to-consumer, and online channels.Closing & Contact Information59:17 – Final thoughts, how to contact Alberto, and closing remarks.Read the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' Newsletter
It's the dawn of a new era, along with a new phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the coming of the highly anticipated film The Fantastic Four: First Steps! Arriving like the Silver Surfer heralding Earth's doom, Josh Flanagan and Mike Romo come together to brave their cautious optimism for Marvel's first family. Running Time: 01:02:22 Music:Clobberin' TimeSick of it All Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emma Cowell wrote her debut novel, 'One Last Letter from Greece', through the pandemic to come to terms with losing her mother. Since then, she's published more novels and been translated into 9 languages. They're inspired by Greece and its islands. We discuss how she gets the places right. Who does she speak to? How does she learn? Where does she travel to tell the island's story authentically?The new novel is 'Under the Lemon Tree'. Here's the blurb -Shattered by the sudden loss of her twin, Nik, Kat is lost in grief. The comfort of family feels both soothing and suffocating, but everything changes when she inherits a house on the breathtaking Greek island of Agistri from a mysterious uncle she's never met. Arriving on Agistri, Kat is mesmerized by its crystalline waters, lush pine forests, and the citrus-scented air. Among the white-washed houses and warm, welcoming locals, she begins to feel her heart heal. The island offers more than solace, sparking courage in Kat to face her loss ― and maybe even embrace the spark of unexpected love… But as she unearths her family's buried past, Kat must also confront her own fears of belonging, forgiveness ― and the possibility of rediscovering happiness in the shadow of heartbreak… We discuss her previous work as an actor and news presenter, and how they have impacted the way she tells stories. Also, you can hear how she knows when to stop, how she pulls herself through tricky writing times, and we run through Emma's path to publication.This episode might make you want to go on holiday.Get a copy - uk.bookshop.org/shop/writersroutineSupport us - patreon.com/writersroutineko-fi.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Susan Bennison, Sue for short, is 92 years old and incredible with it. Claire travelled to rural Kent to bake a cake with Sue for this episode. Arriving outside a cottage that looks a little bit Beatrix Potter, a little bit Jane Austin complete with a very old and wonky stone doorstop which is surrounded by rambling roses, bluebells and peonies. The door opens and out pops a very sprightly Sue; “watch your step, this cottage is very, very old” instructs Sue, practically galloping off to the kitchen where Sue's daughter Vicky is waiting to put the kettle on. Vicky is the founder of iconic Pasta Grannies channel on YouTube and also on instagram, but Claire and Sue don't need any help from Vicky, no way, Sue is an accomplished cook and Claire begins to fully appreciate that Sue probably doesn't need any help, from anyone, ever! Sue gets cracking on the cake, no scales necessary, she's made this so many times, she just “knows” … she also has the help of her trusty (and quite noisy!) Kenwood mixer circa 1952 “that mixer's been down the Suez Canal with me on route to Kenya when I 1st got married aged 23!” Remarkably, the mixer still works, and is still in constant use with Sue, a keen baker still finding it a very “soothing” activity. Baking a cake with Sue was a lesson in having wisdom and good sense in cooking. The cake gets baked with an ease that Claire finds breathtaking. As the cake cools, Sue takes Claire for a turn around her beautiful garden, with Sue once again, reminding Claire to “watch your step over the cobbles there” as Sue strides ahead, at pace. Sue Bennison is remarkable for many reasons, she's lived a very long and interesting life, that she still cooks from scratch most days “there's the odd occasion I might have something shop bought, but not many” is very inspiring. Especially so as she has lived alone for the last 15 years, since her much missed husband passed away.. Sue Bennison is an inspiration to us all. A gardening and / or baking podcast career surely beckons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim Benz fills in for Mark, talks about the Steelers first padded practice being cancelled due to weather. Tom joins for the Trifecta and some Steelers and Pirates talk.
Tim Benz fills in for Mark, talks about the Steelers first padded practice being cancelled due to weather. Tom joins for the Trifecta and some Steelers and Pirates talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simon Shahin spoke with SBS Assyrian about his journey to joining the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He shared that his motivation stemmed from a desire to serve and give back to Australia — a country that welcomed him and his family after they fled the war and devastation in Syria. Arriving with his Assyrian family a decade ago, Mr. Shahin faced many challenges, including trauma, a language barrier, and adjusting to a new homeland. Despite these obstacles, he persevered, studied diligently, earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and ultimately fulfilled his goal of joining the RAAF.
The Milwaukee Brewers need some thump at the 2025 trade deadline, but will the franchise actually be able to make a splash in the coming days? Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe shout out some names and scenarios as they ponder what's next for Milwaukee. Plus: The Brewers get oh-so-close to free burgers and a 12-game winning streak, then slog through a so-so week, but one that ends in walk-off fashion and still with a first-place team. Should the Brewers try to extend Brandon Woodruff? Jackson Chourio is red-hot. What's the plan to manage Jacob Misiorowski's workload? Curt also gives his review of an electric evening in Milwaukee with the alumni home-run derby. In Three Up Three Down (44:00), Isaac Collins has a wild slide, Ken Rosenthal gives a nudge to Mark Attanasio and a good baserunning team that can't steal bases? In Remembrew When (1:06:00), it's time for another CC Sabathia memory during Hall of Fame induction weekend. Curt Blanche (1:12:00), meanwhile, is naming names in the final days before the trade deadline. Then, JR is joined by national baseball writer Robert Murray (1:21:00), a Wisconsin native who knows a thing or two about Brewers coverage. They discuss sensible fits, what the Brewers should do and what they're looking for. Is there a deal out there that involves Freddy Peralta? Are the Brewers as secretive as they seem? How did Robert become a transaction guru? Music intro from bensound.com. Musical cues (in order): "I Got What You Want" (Extended Version) by Gloria Tells, "Arriving at Dusk" by American Legion and "Screaming Fool" by Andreas Dahlback, all from www.epidemicsound.com.
His story began in Cuba, where his family left as refugees when he was three. Arriving in the U.S. with little but hope, he faced the challenges of a new life and the resilience they required. Education became his focus, and by twenty-three, he completed the University of Michigan's rigorous medical program. Founding the Arizona Eye Institute at 27, he combined his expertise with a commitment to patient care, and he has continued to grow in this field ever since.Throughout his life, he has come to realize that true success is not just about achievements. It is about resilience, patience, and embracing each challenge as a steppingstone. In his TEDx talks and in his book, The Power of Pause, he shares his approach to success through the principles of delayed gratification, patience, and resilience values that helped him navigate his own journey and build a life that feels meaningful.He is here to show that real, lasting success is within reach for those willing to embrace resilience, patience, and the power of focused purpose. He aims to inspire others to rise above their challenges, unlock their potential, and build lives defined by true accomplishment and fulfillment.You will discover insights and strategies in The Power of Pause, a book that explores the principles of resilience, patience, and finding purpose in life's journey. Perfect for those seeking inspiration and actionable steps, it invites readers to embrace each challenge as an opportunity for growth. https://dremiliojusto.com/http://www.yourlotandparcel.org
Good Morning Nashville ☀️ NEW WEEK NEW EPISODE! We're excited to have you guys here listening in to the Black Men Vent Too Podcast. Do know that we are a platform looking for black men to come share their story on our platform. Every man deserves a safe space and a safe place, and we take pride in providing that here on our show. Let's get into today's episode.LISTENERS DISCRETION IS ADVISED AS YOU PREPARE TO HEAR TO TODAY'S EPISODE!We want to provide a much needed disclaimer … because some of the information you hear today may be disturbing. Nonetheless, we bring to our platform today a young man that rightfully so, states he is a “black man wronged by a very well known HBCU”. Teddy Cooper ⭐️ , an East Jackson Tennessee native comes to vent for the first time and speaks out publicly behind a tragic incident that occurred in October 2024. He comes to vent on our show about how he enjoys being a content creator, sharing with the world his various talents and creativity. Teddy, better known as “Tee Raw”, had his whole day planned out to make content at the bowling alley. Everything as he explains to us went smoothly, until dropping off a friend turned into a nightmare he'd never forget. Arriving at the dorm, and upon entering, Teddy was ambushed by 10-15 students … and gives us every chilling detail behind his experience here on the show. Again … after being turned down by radio stations, news channels, and media, this is the first time Tee Raw has publicly spoken out behind his tragic story. Take some time to listen to a black man vent today.“Have You Heard A Black Man Vent Today?”™️Make sure to follow Teddy Cooper on all social media platforms to stay up to date on his journey to justice. Instagram: teeraw_731TikTok: teemfnrawFacebook: Tee Mfn RáwBMVT Ad Break ℹ️ Back 2 School Bash ✏️
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Ben enjoys late-summer's lake fantasyBased on a work By glory_first. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.The weather had been glorious in Eastern Tennessee for the last couple of weeks, making a mid-week August visit to the lake earlier in the morning warmly enjoyable, especially in combination with the likelihood of no one else being around as we enjoyed ourselves naked in the water and on the shore. I'm a fire fighter, so I work in 72 hour shifts, followed by 72 hours off. My wife, Cammy and I are naturalists and members of the Miller's Cove club, but she works a typical 9 to 5 job, so she can't join us this week day.Kathy, our bi-curious friend, & Diana, her new girlfriend were today's threesome. Yesterday we were preparing to leave the lake at the end of another wonderfully hot day. Kathy has been swimming here for two decades at this point, and I'm quite sure that the previous time we fucked was not the only time she had so enjoyed herself in this naturalists' sanctuary. Especially as I had fingered her a couple times before and after that perfect July day in the middle of the lake, fucking in the water.Agreeing to meet early the next morning, the traditional gin and tonic supplies were left to me to handle. The gin, glasses, non-melting ice cubes and cool packs stored in a subzero freezer overnight, with limes and a couple of plastic bottles of tonic water in the refrigerator.The sign along the road read; ‘Miller's Cove Pecan Orchard.' But the drive through the mature trees leads to a gently sloping terrain, and a blueberry patch. The Miller family no longer lives on the orchard, but they formed a naturalists club 22 years ago. Arriving at almost the same time, we quickly unpacked, distributing the supplies to carry, and I put my helmet and jacket in the bike's bags. We walked about 50 yards along the sloping path, with Pecan trees to our left and blueberry bushes to our left & right. We continued into essential middle of the nudist area, this favored summer spot, a nice mix of sun and shade, with a fairly narrow but well maintained entrance to the water, with a broad sloping cove opening up to the rest of the lake. The spot could easily hold a few dozen people, with basic privacy.The ground was untypically dry as we spread out our quilts, a welcome indication of the sort of summer day we had before us, full of warm sun and cool water. We undressed quickly, wearing minimal clothes as we were. Diana was wearing a clinging cotton top with thin straps, sunglasses, loose hair, a pair of jeans, cotton sneakers, with simple comfortable black cotton panties.Kathy was wearing a fairly short skirt and a fairly thin, half unbuttoned top, without sleeves. We do have slightly different styles when undressing, as I generally take off my pants, then my shirt. In contrast, both Diane and Kathy generally take off their tops first, something I always appreciate, as a braless woman in jeans or skirt is extremely attractive. Watching an unembarrassed woman take off her top right next to me is delightful, as I find natural breasts udderly wonderful.Having two topless friends next to me as we undressed, allowed me another opportunity to appreciate the differences between the two. Kathy's tits are heavy pendulous, and full, with large nipples extending up out from the apex of her ‘ski-jump' terrain. Her nipples she loves having touched and nibbled, along with being squeezed, sucked hard, or rubbed and held as she is fucked ‘doggy-style.' As she would gladly admit, or demonstrate, there is a fairly direct connection between her nipples and her erotic center, one she is quite proud of.Kathy, in her later thirties, remains very proud of her breasts, which are often braless when she is being casual. Or shown off when she isn't being casual. Her creativity at showing them off is a well-developed art, something else she likes to be appreciated by others, at least in the proper contexts. It isn't quite about sex, as it is sexuality, and is something she knows will be different in the future, as she has more than occasionally remarked on, noting changes over the years.Facing me, she unbuttoned and took off her thin shirt, then gave me a tiny grin, followed by turning a bit and grinning even more broadly to Diane, forming our semi-circle, facing the cove. So in a sense, we were all screening each other from any casual gawkers while being able to see how empty the lake shore in this stretch truly was.I was already nude, and Diane had just about finished stepping out of her panties. Her hand was on my shoulder, head turned towards Kathy, who said; “Ben, remember last Friday?” then flounced her skirt quite teasingly. Her hands went to the top button, opening it, then she turned sideways to me, her gorgeous breasts hanging as she bent a bit more, and undid the next button. Her skirt was now loose enough for her to pull it up a bit up her torso, revealing pink and white panties around the bottom of her ass.“No, those aren't,” I began.She grinned, answering; “Yes they are!” I looked briefly at Diane, almost chuckling, and back at Kathy, stepping out of her skirt, then did a slow full turn, providing a complete view of her well-worn ‘Hello Kitty' panties. The same panties she had mentioned owning, while eating dinner at our naturalist sanctuary house with my wife and me. Kathy and Diane had come over to do a bit of nude backyard grilling & hot tub relaxation. We got in a discussion talking about ‘Hello Kitty' vibrators and how that brand had changed over the years.Kathy has a firm insistence that toys have no place in sex, at least with her. Pretty much the same thing she had remarked a dozen years ago, after agreeing to test my wife's vibrator for a night. When she handed it back to me, she said she came several times, but really, she wanted fucking or sucking when cumming. “Another person is what keeps sex from being masturbation.” Self-pleasure is something she considers inferior and vaguely shameful. Masturbation is a subject to be avoided, in her eyes; though in the years since, getting off chatting online is something she finds worth her time.In the present, I couldn't help laughing as she shook her ass a couple of times while pulling her panties down. Then she reached out to use Diane as a support as she lifted each foot in turn to finish undressing. I quickly put suntan lotion on myself while the better tanned pair dealt with their raft, a fairly large, somewhat tilted platform with space for three people. I had brought my own raft, the same one I have used for years. One reason to have it is to ensure that certain smoking supplies remained safe while paddling out to the middle of the lake.We reached the middle fairly quickly, the deep lake water was wonderfully warm on its surface, but quite cool just a few feet deeper. This was only my second time getting stoned with Diane, in a nature setting, again pretty much alone. The first time had been picking cherries in the town orchard, something she had never done before, though she grew up in this region. The cherries were delicious, the trees bursting with them, a truly extraordinary harvest after an exceptionally warm and dry spring.Today at the lake, the conditions were enticing. Our nude bodies enjoyed the sun's warmth, rocking gently over the barely noticeable waves. I was lying on my raft sideways, which was lengthwise against the larger raft Kathy and Diane shared. Lazily kicking my feet in breaststroke fashion, the motion kept us moving slowly back to shore. And also kept a tantalizing flow of cool water streaming against my swelling cock, a normal side effect of smoking and swimming, particularly with a couple of naked women in front of me.Diane, in her mid-twenties, is almost half my age. Kathy was at the other end of the white inflated raft platform. I would often lift my head to see our progress across the dancing jeweled water, also taking in the very nearby view of her petite body, quite different from Kathy's lushly tall form. Diane's breasts are quite small, though decidedly elevated & on the perky side, with fairly small nipples surrounding the well-rounded peaks of her breasts. Both Kathy and my wife Cammy, have more pendulous breasts. Kathy is almost as tall as me, while Diane is somewhat shorter than Cammy.Unlike Kathy, whose body I am very familiar with, Diane's is still somewhat unknown. Her devotion to Kathy is apparent, shown by the physically quite obvious attachment to touching and caressing it. An attachment which became obvious again, as Kathy rolled over a bit, letting her left hand begin to trail over Diane's body. She grinned a bit, her body relaxing as her lover began to stroke it gently.Neither of them are exactly exhibitionists, though neither is shy. We all definitely get turned on by getting stoned, and as Diane's leg slid over began to rub along my back; it was pretty clear that Diane had decided to enjoy such an opportunity, nude and private in the middle of empty lake. Little was restraining the pair from their increasingly-affectionate intimate contact. I didn't really watch, though it was not exactly hidden that both of them were enjoying being next to each other, while also experiencing the dazzling sunlight on the water, from an endlessly blue sky.The sun was hot against our well-tanned exposed skin. Kathy and I have known each other for more than 15 years, but this was a different element, if not exactly a surprise. Seeing her with a woman lover was different, especially in light of Diane's own undeniable sexiness. Kathy has never been shy about her ability to love a person without regard to gender, Diane being yet more ample proof of that reality.Kathy and I have talked about sex quite often on the phone. We were both enjoying ourselves when she first revealed her bisexuality. My wife had been upstairs reading in bed during the entire conversation about her favorite lady-loving experiences. When we said goodnight and hung up, my cock was rigid. It didn't take long to spread my wife's legs and drive deep into her cunt before starting to explain what was turning me on so much. 'Kathy is, uh, fucking, Kathy fucks, Kathy fucks' and I started cumming with one of the more intense orgasms of my life when I said 'Kathy fucks with other women,' thrusting my cock into my wife's wet cunt. The revealing words echoing in my mind as my cum pumped so fully into her sexy tightness, her hands at my ass pulling me as her bushy pubis ground against mine, forcing my cock to move at its base, surrounded in her wet perfection as I came talking about another woman.Their raft gently rocked as they drifted further out into the middle. They rolled closer to each other, hugging, beginning to kiss. First almost teasingly, though the intensity quickly grew. Even with my cock tingling in audio temptation, I pretty much tried to leave them some space to themselves. The view of them entwined was quite enticing. The kissing deepened, as their hands found various places to play, between their pressed bodies and between their accessible legs.After a passionate crescendo, they separating themselves a bit. We rejoined the two rafts & enjoyed some nice organic smoke. Its effects filled us with a familiar sense of horniness, especially with other naked people around. Kathy, Diane, & I are certifiable sluts when we get stoned. However, with the breeze picking up a bit, it was no longer possible for me to do more than keep us somewhat in place. Their raft presented a fairly large amount of surface area for the wind to act upon.Mentioning this, I started kicking slowly to reduce the gentle drift, losing ground in the widely spaced rise and falls of moving air. Diane went over the side like a sexy otter, her small breasts enhancing the attraction of her body uncurling into the water. She frolicked in the cool wetness for a bit. Kathy watched from the edge, head on her crossed arms, while I split my attention between both of them. Diane moved closer, grabbed another section of the rope, and started to swim.Kathy rolled over into the water and we settled into a swim rhythm, moving the raft briskly. Her full breasts poked above the water surface as she swam toward shore, sharing a certain familiarity as the raft began moving against the wind. My cock was still hard in the flowing water, turning to look at Diane's naked body in the green tinged water. Diane, her nipples more pointed now than when she first slipped into the water, was looking at Kathy's face. The weed's fresh buzz elevated our serenity while affirming our horniness. Kathy is very easily aroused, her nipples in particular being a favored destination for foreplay.As the breeze died, and we neared shore, Diane and I just floated, our legs drifting together in the water, extended against each's warm skin. It shared a mutual arousal of contact with a living naked person. And one of the most sensuous sensations I know, especially in deeper water, was just floating while buzzed.After approaching the shore, Diane & Kathy scrambled back on the big raft, breasts glistening as their hands began to run over each other's body, slippery as water spread over her oiled back, Diane rubbing her ass over Kathy's. I slowly pushed us towards the tiny cove, Diane's body was drying in the warm sunny air, though the source of our growing heat was not merely the weather.Firmly nudging the raft into the shallow sandy waters, the two women went in front of me, stepping onto the two foot bank separating the water's edge from firm land. They settled on the spread quilt, waiting patiently for me to make some gin and tonics, a perfect drink in such conditions.Preparing the gin and tonics is a fairly simple process. One removes the glasses quickly from the cooler, followed by ice cubes, then limes, and the ice cold gin, pouring the proper amount into the now well frosted glasses, promptly returning the gin to the cooler. The lime is excised with an X pattern, carefully squeezed into each glass. Followed by pouring in the tonic water, and stirring the mixture using the knife that had cut the lime.When the air is already in the nineties around 10am, this is the perfect liquid accompaniment to handle the heat, though it does generate a bit of its own heat in other parts of the body, especially after a naked shared joint.Kathy, particularly, loves drinking gin and tonics, especially when sex is in the air on a cloudless summer morning. She finished her first one quickly. Diane and I drank ours more slowly, savoring the mixture of flavors blending into a perfect liquid whole. Wet yet also crisp, a few degrees above freezing. After finishing her glass, Kathy began giggling about how we should go back out, especially since no one was around. It wasn't quite clear whether this was a specific or general request, not that Diane or I cared much, as we began to mutually explore the possibly delicate boundaries of Kathy's wide ranging sexual tastes.I certainly had no interest in intruding in their blossoming relationship, though I also knew that Diane had been previously involved in a male/female/female threesome, according to Kathy.Diane's relationship also involved sado and masochistic fetishes, at some level. It's a general subject which does not interest me particularly. Well, except for tying up one's lover, which is a standalone idea in my mind. I conceded that tying is a gateway to S & M, certainly drifting into that broad area of control and pleasure through power or helplessness.Balancing her glass on the grass, Kathy told Diane to lay down, since another coating of suntan lotion was important to reduce the sun's less pleasant effects. I began to lotion myself at the same time, including discretely making sure my cock and ass were more than adequately covered in initially slippery protection. Sunburns are something that happen far too often to me, but at least related to these areas, my experience is still zero. Unlike my wife, Cammy, who spent a decade getting used to going topless. After sunburning her nipples the first time she exposed them, She obsesses about SPF issues.After Kathy finished, I asked her to handle my back, something she did pretty sloppily. Obviously, her attention was drifting, though I didn't turn my head to see if Diane was the direct cause or not. Kathy is submissively oriented to men, but markedly dominating with women, having a slave to play with your naked body under the summer sun is likely something Kathy would appreciate, and Diane would likely do. But Kathy may be having some inner conflicts about how to act in a threesome with a man & woman.Now well-lotioned, we stretched out, basting a bit, until another person entered our somewhat discrete space, a buxom middle-age woman. I knew her name was Meg. She's a persona friend of the Miller family, and a charter member of the Cove Club. She often brings a raft, and enjoys spending time floating it, much like I do. As we all casually watched, Meg pulled off her loose cotton dress, unashamed about the fact she wasn't wearing any underwear, allowing her to be comfortably naked without complications.This remains a noticeable trait, at least among the nudists at this lake, definitely including myself. No reason to wear more than the minimum, Kathy will also come to the cove wearing nothing but a dress, as has Diane and my wife. Such times remain a bit of a turn-on, even when sex is simply not plausible. The club has rules about sexual conduct when other uninvolved club members are present. Just knowing that a woman is intimately uncovered is nice. Most of the women I've known who do it, also enjoy its effect on their sense of sexuality, especially with light and swirling skirts.Diane having finished her drink, my two companions were now beaded with sweat, a deliciously erotic sight. Standing, the contrast in sizes and shapes was delightful, as they shared a quick kiss before returning to the water. They went out until about hip deep. Meg, the now-naked older woman spread out her towel in a standard spot at a respectful distance from our party. Then added a bit more air pressure to her raft before heading out onto the glittering water, giving me more excuse to look out at the lake as Kathy and Diane began to turn each other on.Kathy & Diane were hugging and kissing, first one then the other leaning back against holding arms, slowly moving into deeper water. What remained clear enough to see through, their motions had become more sinuous than active. Their movement was growing increasingly intense, especially when they began to rub chest to chest, Kathy's hand holding and spreading Diane's ass.My cock stirred as it became obvious the two ladies were feeling each other up outdoors, enjoying a perfect summer day in nature, indulging themselves at a primal level. It's a level Kathy and I both shared in the past, but that the younger Diane seemed to be enjoying for the first time, in a swirl of gin, weed, nudity, and lust. Diane was doing most of the moving as they kissed. The was reason becoming clear when Kathy shifted her position a bit.Diane was rubbing her cunt against Kathy's upper thigh; gasping a bit when Kathy's teeth began to nibble at her earlobe. A long sigh arose when Kathy's spread hand slid over her ass, and into her crack. By this point, it was Kathy determining the rhythm, making Diane willingly helpless in her arms, adding her own slinky motion side to side.Meg, the older buxom woman, returned to shore, paddling lazily, trying to be somewhat discrete as she looked at them while going past. As she stepped on the shore, her raft next to theirs, Kathy and Diane slowly grew apart, and I sat up, getting ready to make our second round of gin and tonics in the rising heat of the day, the sun rose higher in the sky.As the buxom neighbor approached her towel, I asked; “Meg, would you want a gin and tonic?” She smiled a bit, said; “Sure, Ben.” Over the years, I have learned how her breasts bounce when she walks, how her nipples look when stimulated, and wondered at how her nipples remain so pink. She is easily 1 to 20 years older than me, but her essential blondeness seems real, even if her cunt is always shaved smooth. She carries extra pounds, but mostly on her tits and ass.My two companions followed her in, grabbing towels to dry off, their skin glistening in the sun, both of them aroused, but patient. We all chatted a bit, my attention was split between three lovely naked women.Having only three glasses, it made sense to offer the new visitor mine, after making Kathy and Diane their glasses first. I added extra gin, lime, and water to Kathy's, filling her glass essentially to its rim before she bent down to sip a bit. My hand moved to offer the glass to her spreading lips. Her breasts swayed a bit, and I could see how Diane was looking at them too. Kathy lifted herself a bit on her legs, providing a perfect view of her spread labia. Kathy is blessed with large and proud plump labia, the largest I have ever seen and touched, personally.Making Diane's drink went quickly. I handed it to her, sitting next to the now essentially squatting Kathy. Diane's own legs were spread, crossing her feet in front of her, giving me an unavoidable opportunity to look at her turned-on swollen cunt, the outer lips a bit dark, the inner lips darker, a bit crinkled. Kathy noticed me looking, but only grinned a bit as she sipped from her frosty glass, then sensuously kissed Diane.Returning my attention to making the next gin and tonic, I smiled at the neighbor woman as I determinedly did not look at the pair near me. The sounds of kissing provided an idea of what they looked like. However, Meg's attention seemed focused on the kissing couple. I saw a certain look of lust begin to appear on her face. It wasn't surprising in itself, as I was also starting to get a bit hard. But it was the first time I had saw a woman getting turned on watching two other naked women playing with each other. Admittedly, this was also my first time, and I was fairly certain my face looked much the same as her's did.I shifted a bit, moving forward, offering Meg the drink with my left hand as Kathy murmured that maybe it was time to get lotioned before returning to the water. Diane went prone & stretched out, and Kathy quickly covered her back and shoulders. Her hands straying down to her small breasts, making Diane get up on her knees a bit as Kathy's hands slid over her nipples. Kathy then did her own face and arms before laying down, letting Diane spread suntan lotion over her back and ass, hands sliding over Kathy's spread thighs.Diane also did her own face and arms, as Kathy sat up, positioning herself in front of Diane. The pair began to take care of their fronts and legs, while I took a sip of Kathy's almost finished gin and tonic, Diane's having been emptied fairly quickly. The older woman noticed this, remarking that I was welcome to share hers, along with a compliment of how perfectly it tasted on such an August day.Diane and Kathy rose, giggling a bit as they returned to the water. Their hands strayed over each other's oiled ass cheeks. After taking a couple of steps into the water, they turned to each other, clasped hands, and began kissing.Offered the two thirds empty glass, I remarked that it would be simple to refresh it, if she wished to drink some more. Her head still turned towards the water, she distractedly said 'sure' again, prompting me to focus my attention on making another fresh drink, knowing that any later ones would not be as nearly chilled. The brisk chill is a major part of the pleasure of a good gin and tonic in the intense heat.Between pouring, slicing, and squeezing, I glanced at her. Meg was sitting with her legs at an angle to the shoreline, sweating a bit in the sun. A another female scent was beginning to perfume the air, one that drew my attention to her. My cock began to swell against my thigh. I shifted a bit before handing Meg the well-beaded glass, making her shift in turn, getting a bit closer.Being done with drink making for now, I offered to lotion her back, something we have done occasionally for each other over the years. She is almost always by herself at the lake, and like me when alone, rarely talks much to anyone else. Spreading the white lotion over her shoulders, she asked about the pair in the water, who I know noticed had moved out further, pressing tightly, breasts rubbing, Diane's hand clearly between Kathy's legs.“Well, they're friends,” I managed to say before she laughed a bit. Meg replied, “Yeah, that's pretty obvious.”Kathy has been a regular bather here for 20 years. Meg helped the Millers build the social club, and comes every summer, even though she doesn't know most of the newer ‘kids'. I was trying to explain Kathy's and Diane's relationship, when in fact a major part of it was currently completely public in front of us.It seemed a bit amusing. Especially since Diane was obviously being finger-fucked by Kathy. Kathy's hand was moving at the center of Diane's spread legs. I heard “Could you, could you lotion me, everywhere?” Meg was pulling my attention back. Our glass was empty, the shoreline still empty except for us two. We were obviously getting turned on watching two women have sex in the water in front of us.She turned a bit closer, while also spreading her legs in the direction of the water and resting back on her elbows. I knelt with my feet out past her hips, my legs bent, & squeezed some lotion onto my hands. I began working over her shoulders, sliding down her sides, moving between the already oiled and still to be oiled skin. I only slowly moving inwards towards her grand tetons. After her nipples became turgid in my distributing fingers, I started rubbing her stomach. She began to coo very quietly, slumping further back a bit, head lolling, giving a wonderful view of her breasts.My hands moved down along her thighs, her knees slowly began bending. Her crotch slowly opened up, the closer my hands approached her pubic region. Soon, her warm skin began lightly touching my legs, her legs spreading as my oiled fingers began sliding downward over her smooth shaved pubic mound, and separating around her cunt lips. Looking out at the water, I saw the two naked women kissing passionately, arms reaching down in the water, hands clasping asses tightly, oblivious to everything except their own pleasure.My cock was hard, and Meg's deep breathing amplified as her back fully relaxed down on the quilt. The sounds of her awakening sexuality was incredible, well matching the feeling coming from my finger as it began to slide into her wet cunt. She hissed 'oh, fuck yes' as my other hand reached up to her near tit, pulling her nipple and rolling it in my fingers. My hands were sliding over both her upper & lower hardened spires. This was hardly the first nor fifteenth time I had finger-fucked a woman at the cove, but it was certainly the first time I had ever done it with others around.Even if one of the others was the first woman I had finger-fucked here in the summer sun, beside my own wife. I gave up all further pretense of distributing SPF lotions, and sat cross-legged, with hands on two of Meg's very hard nubs. Our eyes were on the water nymphs.Kathy is someone who definitely favors having her cunt filled, unlike most women in my experience, who much prefer having their clit played with. Meg had a big nubby clit. It now poked out beyond her hood. I was rubbing Meg's big clit with my thumb as she fantasized of the naked lovers in
Episode Description:In this episode of The MediaBooks Podcast, Kristen Corey shares her fresh, behind-the-scenes take on Scaling New Heights 2025—recorded right from her hotel room after breaking down her booth. She dives into what worked, what surprised her, and why conferences aren't just about leads—they're about partnerships, networking, and building real relationships. If you're an accountant or sponsor considering attending a conference, you'll find actionable tips, firsthand lessons, and a candid look at what makes Scaling New Heights unique.Key Takeaways:1. Partnerships often lead to more clients than direct leads—don't underestimate networking with other vendors.2. Arrive a day early to settle in, explore the venue, and avoid feeling rushed before setup.3. Scaling New Heights is highly organized, with set vendor hours that help attendees focus on either sessions or networking without FOMO.4. Face-to-face conversations with decision-makers are invaluable, especially if you want to build strategic partnerships.5. Plan your swag carefully—many sponsors overestimate quantities (Kristen learned this the hard way with leftover gum!).Timestamps:00:00 – 00:30 | Partnerships Over Leads – Why great collaborations often lead to better opportunities than direct conference leads.00:30 – 01:06 | Welcome to the Media Books Podcast – Kristen introduces the episode and sets the stage for her conference review.01:06 – 02:36 | First Impressions & Prep Work – What it was like preparing as a sponsor, from webinars to checklists.02:36 – 04:20 | Arriving at the Conference – Lessons learned about when to arrive and why showing up early matters.04:20 – 06:23 | Venue & Location Highlights – Marriott World Orlando Resort perks, Disney Springs dining, and why the location is great for families.06:23 – 07:48 | Conference Organization – Structured vendor hours, session schedules, and attendee flow.07:48 – 10:22 | Networking & Partnerships – The value of connecting with vendors, unexpected elevator conversations, and why in-person chats beat emails.10:22 – 11:05 | Non-Linear Path to Clients – Why partnerships can be a hidden pipeline for new business.11:05 – 12:19 | Overall Conference Experience – The fast-paced week, inspiring sessions, and vendor interactions.12:19 – 14:11 | Community & Networking Opportunities – Lanyard badges, first-time attendee pins, and building meaningful relationships.14:11 – 15:06 | Final Thoughts & Future Content – Kristen shares her plans for more conference tips and invites questions.15:23 – 16:00 | Media Books Services – Quick breakdown of Media Books' web design, audit, and advisory services.Relevant Links:Work with MediaBooks: https://www.mediabooksagency.com/Follow Kristen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-corey/---
The Brewers have won 10 straight, coming through the all-star break with yet another impressive series to become the first team since 2006 to sweep a season series of at least six games against the Dodgers. The Brewers are suddenly flirting with the best record in baseball, and that's on top of a busy week that featured the All-Star Game and draft. Brewers reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss all of it, plus the up-and-down Joey Ortiz, the pitching rotation with Nestor Cortes on the verge of return, the trade deadline outlook and the remaining buzz around Jacob Misiorowski's selection to the all-star team. In Three Up Three Down (33:45), they talk Wisconsin draft picks, an awkward interview and Jackson Chourio. Remembrew When (48:30) looks back at that other All-Star Game that ended in a tie this century. Todd's Take of the Week (54:30) examines what's on the immediate horizon for the Brewers. Then, JR gets to chat with Bill Hall (57:45) and Prince Fielder (1:12:00), two former players who will be on hand for the Brewers' alumni home run derby July 25 as part of a celebration commemorating the 25 seasons of American Family Field. They discuss the upcoming event, their memories with the Brewers, Rickie Weeks, CC Sabathia and Fielder's son, Jadyn, in the Brewers minor leagues. Music intro from bensound.com. Musical cues (in order): "I Got What You Want" (Extended Version) by Gloria Tells, "Arriving at Dusk" by American Legion and "Screaming Fool" by Andreas Dahlback, all from www.epidemicsound.com.
"Hard to keep something nice if you're in the hopper world. There's dust, gravel, mud, farms, small driveways. ..." --Little Z Transport owner-operator Lucas Zach, Gilman, Wisconsin Despite the difficulty, owner-operator Zach keeps his 2017 Peterbilt 389 and matching Timpte hopper pristine as can possibly be. He's put quite a lot of custom work into it with shop and fleet partners to cut a fine picture on those duty gravel roads in and out of farm operations, keeping his father's Tim Zach Trucking business's customer base rocking and rolling alongside his own operation. Catch a few views of the rig with Harlan Martin's 2023 389, too, via https://overdriveonline.com/15751123 In this week's edition of Overdrive Radio, Zach details the lengths to which he's gone in recent times to keep the 2017 out of the danger of those rock chips, dust and dirt with the story of a load of corn he picked up on a farm in South Dakota. Arriving for the load, the farm's owner urged him to follow the owner's pickup down a gravel and dirt road. "We just gotta go up the road about five miles," the farmer said. Zach continued the story: "He made it five miles up the road and I was only doing 10-15 mph, and he's long ahead of me doing 50 mph in his truck. ... He takes a right and goes another five miles to the east, then there's another five miles. ..." All told, Zach traversed 18 miles' worth of gravel to get to the load point, slow and slower, as it were. "He's anxious to get me loaded," he said, yet "here I am trying not to rock-chip everything all up." Hear much more from Zach about the truck and his operation in the podcast, along with a fellow owner-operator likewise keeping family truck-ownership traditions alive in Wisconsin. Little Brothers Transport owner Harlan Martin was just 22 years old when we spoke to both he and Lucas Zach at the Crossroads Truck Meet in Missouri in May: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15745021 Martin's the youngest of three co-owner brothers in Little Brothers Transport, with which owner-op Zach's business contracts on occasion to haul cattle, supplementing LB's 13 running units (with some owner-operators leased on) and about twice as many trailers of a variety of types to serve a diverse and growing customer base, long the province of many a successful small fleet. Speaking of successful small fleets, for the small fleet owners among you time is running out to enter to compete in Ovedrive's 2025 Small Fleet Championship, open to companies of 3 to 30 trucks this year and sponsored again by the great folks at the National Association of Small Trucking Companies – for four finalist fleets there's a trip to the late-October annual NASTC conference in Nashville on the line, likewise the Small Fleet Champ title belt in two categories. Get your entries in by July 31 via this link: https://overdriveonline.com/2025sfc
“Live From New York, it's Saturday Night!” That single sentence has become a catchphrase for devotees of comedy and popular culture over the past 50 years—generations of fans who willingly turn their attentions from the height of weekend revelry to the televised antics of Saturday Night Live. Week in, week out for more than two decades, a single photographer has conjured visual magic behind the scenes, creating inventive and irreverent portraits that air for three seconds each as so-called “bumpers” that transition to and from the show's commercial breaks. In this week's podcast, SNL's photographer in residence Mary Ellen Matthews regales us with details about what's undoubtedly the world's best photo gig—a position she's held for 25 years. From the fateful phone call she got in 1993, inviting her to assist the show's founding photographer, Mary Ellen offers candid insights into her journey from mentee to team leader. Along the way, we pull back the curtain on the creation of some iconic images and learn what it takes to be “in the driver's seat [with] a whole busload of very important people to take care of.” “My job is to make this easy and fast,” she notes. “And I don't want anyone to be overthinking anything because they've got enough to worry about with all the sketches and all the pre-tapes and their responsibilities to the rest of the show, which is the most important thing.” Guest: Mary Ellen Matthews Episode Timeline: 2:58: Living the dream as SNL's resident photographer while being creative under stressful deadline pressure. 4:50: Mary Ellen's early immersion in photography, at the side of her hobbyist father. 7:02: Arriving in NYC, early work for a record label, and the call to assist SNL's founding photographer in residence, Edie Baskin. 12:02: SNL's transition from film to digital, plus the cameras Mary Ellen shoots with today. 15:46: Conceptualizing the weekly portrait shoots and collaborating with subjects. 20:16: Behind-the-scenes of a dicey photo shoot, plus SNL's weekly production timeline. 27:35: Episode Break 28:22: Beyond portraits, the images Mary Ellen shoots as props for SNL sketches—sometimes with a 4x5. 33:20: The scheduling of SNL portrait shoots and getting portrait subjects to have fun. 36:44: Testing for shoots, the atmosphere on-set, and flying by the seat of your pants. 40:15: Communicating with a celebrity's team to get everyone on the same page about shoots and concepts. 42:40: The general workflow of SNL portrait sessions: from shoot preparation to editing and post-production. 45:17: Advice for emerging photographers looking for work or applying for an internship. Guest Bio: As a top entertainment portrait photographer, Mary Ellen Matthews is specialized in creating iconic images of well-known personalities—from pop stars to sports legends to rock gods. Since 1999, she has been photographer in residence at Saturday Night Live, where she's responsible for creating the distinctive look of the show's still images. Through her exuberant presence that puts subjects at ease, her creative and playful styling on set and intensive fine-tuning in post, Matthews produces unique and recognizable portraits under the manic deadlines of live TV. What's more, in 2010, she began directing SNL's video clips, including the show's opening title sequence. Recent clients include Peacock, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Studios, and Prime Video, as well as publications such as Variety, Rolling Stone, Marie Claire, and the Spanish edition of Harper's Bazaar. Most notably, in March 2025, Matthews's first book, The Art of the SNL Portrait, was released to mark the 50th anniversary of this revolution in late night TV. Stay Connected: Instagram: Saturday Night Live Instagram: Saturday Night Live on YouTube: -------- Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens
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Fresh home from a memorial service for a beloved mentor and on the heels of the flooding in Texas, Valerie turns to case 41 of the Hekiganroku or Blue Cliff
Kevin Hovde was hired as the 24th Men's Basketball Head Coach at Columbia University in March of 2025. He returns to the Lions after helping the University of Florida Gators win a National Championship this year as an assistant to Head Coach Todd Golden.Hovde went to Florida after spending the 2021-22 season at his alma mater, Richmond, under the direction of his former head coach Chris Mooney. While there, he helped the Spiders to the second round of the NCAA Tournament following an Atlantic 10 Tournament championship.Hovde was on the staff at the University of San Francisco for five years and was promoted to the team's associate coach on Golden's staff from 2019 to 2021. He helped the Dons to a 22-12 record in 2019-20 and a win over fourth-ranked Virginia on November 27, 2020 – the program's first win over a top-five opponent in 39 years. From 2016-17 to 2018-19, the Dons posted three consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time in more than 35 years.During his first tenure at Columbia, he joined the program as the director of basketball operations in 2011 and was promoted to assistant coach the following season. In 2015-16, his final season at Columbia, the Lions finished 25-10, setting a school record for wins, and won the postseason CollegeInsider.com Tournament.Hovde played at Richmond from 2006-11. Arriving as a walk-on, Hovde earned a scholarship after his first year. He appeared in 99 games over four seasons, scoring 195 total points. As a senior in 2011, Hovde and the Spiders won the Atlantic 10 and advanced to the NCAA's Sweet 16.On this episode Mike & Kevin discuss the visionary framework that underpins his approach to building a competitive basketball program. He emphasizes the significance of cultivating a robust team culture characterized by accountability, tenacity, and pride in the program. Drawing from his recent experience as an assistant coach with the national championship-winning Florida Gators, Hovde outlines his aspirations to attract elite student-athletes who are not only eager to improve their game but also to thrive academically within the prestigious Ivy League environment. The episode delves into Hovde's strategic recruitment philosophy, highlighting the importance of integrating both talent and character, while leveraging the unique advantages of Columbia's New York City location. As we engage in this insightful dialogue, listeners will gain a profound understanding of the foundational principles and aspirations that Hovde brings to Columbia Basketball, as he embarks on this exhilarating new chapter of his career.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Get ready to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Kevin Hovde, Men's Basketball Head Coach at Columbia University.Website - https://gocolumbialions.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - khovde21@gmail.comTwitter/X - @CoachKevinHovdeVisit our Sponsors!
What an incredible week for the Brewers. Milwaukee went 6-0, sweeping the mighty Dodgers in the process, got some remarkable all-star news and won twice via walk-off. Host JR Radcliffe and Brewers reporter Curt Hogg discuss the shocking news of Jacob Misiorowski getting added to the all-star team (coincidentally after dominating the Dodgers?), the news that Trevor Megill is headed to Atlanta for the showcase as well and another strong start from Brandon Woodruff. Now 16 games above .500, the Brewers hit the all-star break on a high. Plus: Andrew Vaughn arrives in a huge way, Pat Murphy's decision to openly bench Joey Ortiz, Sal Frelick's injury and walk-off winners from Jackson Chourio and Caleb Durbin. In Three Up, Three Down (40:30), they talk Jesús Made in the Futures Game, Andruw Monasterio's heads-up baserunning, last year's No. 1 pick having a moment and ... Adrian Houser? In Remembrew When (54:30), JR revisits another week that could be considered the greatest in franchise lore, and Curt Blanche (1:00:15) tackles one component of All-Star Weekend. Then, JR interviews two Brewers players, including Andrew Vaughn (1:05:15), who had a sensational first week in Milwaukee with a home run in his first at-bat and game-tying hits in eventual walk-off wins twice. He also chats with Anthony Seigler (1:10:15), another newcomer who has the unique distinction of being able to throw with either hand. Music intro from bensound.com. Musical cues (in order): "I Got What You Want" (Extended Version) by Gloria Tells, "Arriving at Dusk" by American Legion and "Screaming Fool" by Andreas Dahlback, all from www.epidemicsound.com.
Roman Abasy was a national Taekwondo champion and human rights advocate in Afghanistan, until the Taliban made him a target. Forced to flee, he rebuilt his life in Australia, turning exile into purpose. We explore Romans powerful journey from athlete to refugee to community leader, using sport, discipline, mental health and advocacy to uplift others, fight for justice and the right to belong. Timestamps added below if you want to skip to your juice.Want to become a Keep Rolling Patron and help further support the channel, hit the Patreon link below and Roll with the Squad!https://www.patreon.com/street_rolling_cheetahAdd, Follow or Contact Roman:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-abasy-702ab2227/Add, Follow or Contact me: Email: streetrollingcheetah@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_rolling_cheetah/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/st_rollcheetahFace book: https://www.facebook.com/StreetRollingCheetah/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-briggs-77b867100/Timestamps(00:00:00) Welcome (00:03:23) Introducing Roman Abasy(00:05:25) Growing up in Kabul during a civil war(00:07:44) School under the Taliban regime(00:12:27) Starting into Taekwondo(00:14:40) Continuing on education(00:16:20) Regime change in 2001 - freedom (00:18:35) Life inside and outside of Kabul (00:23:30) Living with threats(00:25:10) The normalisation of war(00:27:00) Disabilities in a war torn country(00:32:45) Hope Wheels program(00:34:01) Access to tech vs values(00:37:45) Leaving Afghanistan - a chaotic time(00:42:15) Getting help from the Olympic committee(00:45:00) Making it to Pakistan(00:46:03) Australia was not by choice(00:48:16) Learning languages (00:49:18) Arriving in Sydney & getting support(00:56:10) Living under different politics(00:58:05) First job in Australia as a sports coordinator(01:03:42) The different communities and integration(01:05:26) Working in the public service(01:07:30) Addressing local needs (01:10:35) Youth settlement worker's role - helping with adaptation(01:16:15) Housing crisis issues(01:18:40) Comms with people in Afghanistan is controlled(01:22:15) You can't forget where you came from(01:24:10) Hope for change in a war torn country(01:31:02) Local Islamic community - the difference(01:35:00) Thoughts on Palestine, Israel and Iran(01:36:55) Thoughts on local support for refugees(01:38:25) Little Kabul and food talk
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Welcome to our Summer of "Schizophonic", pop fans, where what you see IS what you are getting! We are heading back to our school days of 1998 and 1999 to revisit the iconique debut solo album by Geri Halliwell. Arriving literally just one year after Geri dropped the bombshell of the century that she was leaving the Spice Girls - one of the planet's biggest pop girl groups ever - our Gezza went on to execute the greatest comeback and solo career debut there ever was. With pure bombast, confidence and sense of drama, this episode looks into one of the most exciting PR masterclasses known to our generation of music fans with Geri's transition from Ginger Spice to solo superstar. Joel and David kick things off with a deep dive into the debut single 'Look At Me' - an unapologetically camp statement of intent - and Geri's accompanying global press tour, before going into personal album highlights from "Schizophonic". Stay tuned for Part Two where we get into the chart-topping singles 'Mi Chico Latino', 'Lift Me Up' and 'Bag It Up'!Follow Right Back At Ya!https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/https://twitter.com/rightbackpodhttps://www.facebook.com/rightbackpodFollow Joelhttps://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/https://twitter.com/DR_JoelBFollow Davidhttps://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/https://twitter.com/lovelimmyEmail us rightbackpod@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hello to you listening for a call to belong to who you are however imperfect!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more) for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.I am done waiting for perfect clarity to claim my place in this world.We've been told that doing equals worth, that we must have it all figured out to deserve our place at the table. But here's what I know: it's not about arriving perfect—it's about showing up authentic.I showed up to walk 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, learning breath by breath, heartbeat by heartbeat, step by step. I figured it out mile by messy imperfect mile.Here's what else I know: you can't claim your kingdom hiding in the castle. I'm stepping out of my castle, crown askew, declaring myself ready to go as an elder woman summoning other elder women into our tribe of Whidbey Island Witches. We wield magic through stories. We refuse to let our voices be diminished. No more waiting for permission.We say what we mean and mean what we say. We create a ruckus and make “good trouble” not because we have all the answers, but because we have what the world needs: our questions, rage, tenderness, truth, and collective wisdom.We're figuring out how to create a world of harmony, integrity, kindness, and justice—a world designed for all of us, not just the chosen few. It will be messy, imperfect, courageous, brave, and bold! Join us!Story Prompt: What about you? What would happen if you stepped out of your castle, crown askew, ready to figure it out as you go? Write that story and tell it out loud.You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.
Doug and Tracy reveal the 15 most common mistakes travellers make when planning UK train journeys, drawing from their extensive experience helping thousands plan stress-free rail trips across Britain.• Getting advice from non-experts who share outdated or incorrect information• Travelling on Sundays when engineering works and staffing issues cause the most disruptions• Bringing too much luggage that becomes difficult to manage on trains and in stations• Not booking assistance services at least 24 hours in advance when needed• Overlooking different ticket types and railcards that could provide significant savings• Arriving at stations without enough time to navigate, find platforms, and board comfortably• Failing to reserve seats on long-distance journeys, risking standing for hours• Not using helpful apps like National Rail Enquiries to track real-time train information• Forgetting to plan for food and drink when catering services may be limited• Losing track of belongings in busy station environments• Relying on onboard Wi-Fi which can be patchy, especially at high speeds• Not planning the onward journey from arrival stations to final destinations• Missing opportunities to explore scenic alternative routes between destinations• Not allowing enough time for connections between trains• Booking international flights on the same day as long-distance UK train journeysFor more help planning your UK train adventure, check out Doug's "Guide to UK Train Travel" ebook or book a personalised itinerary consultation.
Brandon Woodruff returned to a big-league mound for the first time in more than 1.5 seasons, and the early returns were excellent. His winning showing against Miami capped a 3-3 road trip as Milwaukee heads into the final week before the all-star break. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss that outing, the first shaky performance from Jacob Misiorowski (and levels of concern), all-star Freddy Peralta, what's next for Chad Patrick and the injury to Rhys Hoskins bringing about the dawn of the Andrew Vaughn era. In Three Up Three Down (42:30), they discuss a chilly reaction between a pitcher and infielder, the team's trouble stealing bases, and the continued struggles of William Contreras. In Remembrew When (1:04:15), JR revisits an iconic Woodruff moment. Curt Blanche takes aim at a holiday staple (1:09:45). Then, JR catches up with infield coach Matt Erickson (1:14:45), one of the few Wisconsinites on the Brewers' Major League staff. He talks about his unique big-league career and his time as long-tenured Timber Rattlers manager in his Appleton hometown. Music intro from bensound.com. Musical cues (in order): "I Got What You Want" (Extended Version) by Gloria Tells, "Arriving at Dusk" by American Legion and "Screaming Fool" by Andreas Dahlback, all from www.epidemicsound.com.
Next week Olympiacos will officially begin its preseason training in the Netherlands. With Scipioni in Greece ahead of his announcement, are other transfers coming before the trip? We discuss the latest information on transfers, Saint-Maximin, and more!
Discover how Crystal and Robert Sikes approach the emotional challenges and daily realities of pregnancy on the Savage Perspective Podcast. In episode 793, Crystal shares her experiences preparing for their new arrival, discussing family support, fitness, work-life balance, and mindset. This episode offers practical insights into navigating personal and professional growth during this unique season.Ready to focus on your own progress? Join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass and learn strategies to build a strong foundation in fitness and life: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Preparing for Birth: Therapy, Pain & The Last Days3:15 - Family Support & Waiting for Baby Hazen7:15 - Fitness Routine, Family Time & Weekend Highlights10:22 - Third Trimester Changes & Medical Updates13:01 - Mindset Shifts, Birth Plans & Setting Expectations16:41 - Big Brother Anticipation & Sibling Prep18:28 - Gratitude, Family Reflections & Parenting Philosophy23:02 - Building Skills: Teaching Kids Through Real Life29:39 - Health Updates: Tests, Baby Position & Group B Strep32:38 - Looking Ahead: Parenting Two, Workouts, & Home Changes34:19 - Comparing Pregnancies & Chiropractic Insights36:54 - Approaching Labor: Birth Signs & Emotional Readiness37:42 - Exploring Birth Work: Doula Dreams & Women's Support41:25 - Celebrating Strength, Motherhood & Family Bond
Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 378The Saint of the day is Saint Junipero SerraSaint Junipero Serra’s Story In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San Juan was the seventh of nine missions established under the direction of this indomitable Spaniard. Born on Spain's island of Mallorca, Serra entered the Franciscan Order taking the name of Saint Francis' childlike companion, Brother Juniper. Until he was 35, he spent most of his time in the classroom—first as a student of theology and then as a professor. He also became famous for his preaching. Suddenly he gave it all up and followed the yearning that had begun years before when he heard about the missionary work of Saint Francis Solano in South America. Junipero's desire was to convert native peoples in the New World. Arriving by ship at Vera Cruz, Mexico, he and a companion walked the 250 miles to Mexico City. On the way Junipero's left leg became infected by an insect bite and would remain a cross—sometimes life-threatening—for the rest of his life. For 18 years, he worked in central Mexico and in the Baja Peninsula. He became president of the missions there. Enter politics: the threat of a Russian invasion south from Alaska. Charles III of Spain ordered an expedition to beat Russia to the territory. So the last two conquistadors—one military, one spiritual—began their quest. José de Galvez persuaded Junipero to set out with him for present-day Monterey, California. The first mission founded after the 900-mile journey north was San Diego in 1769. That year a shortage of food almost canceled the expedition. Vowing to stay with the local people, Junipero and another friar began a novena in preparation for St. Joseph's day, March 19, the scheduled day of departure. On that day, the relief ship arrived. Other missions followed: Monterey/Carmel (1770); San Antonio and San Gabriel (1771); San Luís Obispo (1772); San Francisco and San Juan Capistrano (1776); Santa Clara (1777); San Buenaventura (1782). Twelve more were founded after Serra's death. Junipero made the long trip to Mexico City to settle great differences with the military commander. He arrived at the point of death. The outcome was substantially what Junipero sought: the famous “Regulation” protecting the Indians and the missions. It was the basis for the first significant legislation in California, a “Bill of Rights” for Native Americans. Because the Native Americans were living a nonhuman life from the Spanish point of view, the friars were made their legal guardians. The Native Americans were kept at the mission after baptism lest they be corrupted in their former haunts—a move that has brought cries of “injustice” from some moderns. Junipero's missionary life was a long battle with cold and hunger, with unsympathetic military commanders and even with danger of death from non-Christian native peoples. Through it all his unquenchable zeal was fed by prayer each night, often from midnight till dawn. He baptized over 6,000 people and confirmed 5,000. His travels would have circled the globe. He brought the Native Americans not only the gift of faith but also a decent standard of living. He won their love, as witnessed especially by their grief at his death. He is buried at Mission San Carlo Borromeo, Carmel, and was beatified in 1988. Pope Francis canonized him in Washington, D.C., on September 23, 2015. Reflection The word that best describes Junipero is zeal. It was a spirit that came from his deep prayer and dauntless will. “Always forward, never back” was his motto. His work bore fruit for 50 years after his death as the rest of the missions were founded in a kind of Christian communal living by the Indians. When both Mexican and American greed caused the secularization of the missions, the Chumash people went back to what they had been—God again writing straight with crooked lines. Saint Junipero Serra is the Patron Saint of: California Missions Click here for more on Saint Junipero Serra! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media
This meditation guides you to arrive fully in embodied presence—awakening through the senses, relaxing into the breath, and gently returning to the aliveness of the here and now. With a nurturing blend of body scan, mindful breathing, and open awareness, you're guided to soften habitual tension and rest in a spacious, receptive presence. Whether you stay with a primary anchor or open to the changing flow of sensations and sound, this practice offers a refuge in stillness and self-compassion. A beautiful way to ground, reconnect, and simply be.
The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo
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Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHSo Benji is out in the literal field. He's watching this plane that is about to take off. And here's what you need to know - the package is on that plane. He's doing this mission with Brandt who is back at HQ. Luther pipes in cuz I guess he can help now and he makes it to where Benji can access the plane remotely. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Ethan comes running through the field and tells Benji to open the door. Once Benji figures out which door he means, he finds these canisters holding nerve gas and pushes them out the back. THEME SONG TIME! Some time later, Ethan walks into a record store where he uses some coded language to get a vinyl which will show him his next mission. While the message is playing, it is revealed that the message is from The Syndicate which is a group Ethan has been tracking for a year. They tell him that if he continues to go after them, he will die. He looks out and sees a dude in glasses who kills the women who gave him the record as gas causes Ethan to go unconcious. Cut to a senate meeting with Brandt and CIA director Alan Hunley. They demand that the IMF be disbanded due to the events that happened in Russia. We see that Ethan is being held hostage. A women comes in, takes off her shoes, and just kinda stares at him for a while. Then some baddies come in, one of which is known as the Bone Doctor. Just as he's about to do his thing, he is freed by the women. She's Ilsa Faust, an undercover British MI6 agent. But she doesn't leave with him. She convinces them that she was trying to help them as he escaped. He calls Brandt for help but he says the IMF have been shut down. Ethan now knows he's on his own and that the CIA is going to be looking for him. 6 months later, we see Ethan in a room, He's got a very real beard. And he's just doing some pull ups. The CIA thinks they found him but Ethan is always one step ahead. Ethan is watching them with the finest Nokia cell phone. And CIA Director Hunley is not pleased. He brings Benji in for a polygraph test but Benji insists that he doens't owe Ethan anything and that they aren't friends. When Benji returns to his desk, he has two tickets to the Vienna opera. So he heads to Austria and he is immediately handed a envelope. Inside are some glasses that allow him and Ethan to communicate. Ethan catches him up to speed. He believe that Lane is going to be at the Opera. Who is Lane? He is the glasses dude that Ethan suspects is the Syndicate's leader. Benji and Ethan discover that the opera is being attended by the Austrian Chancellor which does throw a wrench in the plan. Benji is watching the cameras and sees the potential assassin. Ethan also notices a woman moving around the backstage. Ethan catches up with the assassin and they fight, but then Ethan notices a 3rd assassin moving into position. There's a lot of assassin's at the opera tonight. He takes the gun of the first assassin and shoots the Chancellor in the shoulder to save his life. Benji attacks the 3rd shooter in the lighting booth, and the women, who turns out to be Ilsa from the beginning shoots that baddie to save Benji. Ethan finds Ilsa and they escape in time to see the Chancellor's car explode. Hunt helps Ilsa escape the opera. Ilsa jumps out of Ethan's car to make it look like an escape and then is taken to Lane. It appears she's working with him when he questions her loyalty for letting Ethan escape twice. Ethan figures out that Ilsa is going to Moracco, so he goes to meet up with her and she tells him what she knows - that the baddie is Soloman Lane who used to be British Intellegence and went rogue and started the Syndicate. She claims that Lane kept a ledger of all his operatives which was stolen by one of his operatives and placed in a secure server here in Moracco. The secure server can only be accessed if your profile is already preloaded into the security system that is housed under water. So Ethan dives in and it doesn't exactly go according to plan. He does swap out the security profile but isn't able to escape before running out of oxygen. So Ilsa jumps in and saves him. But then proceeds to take the flash drive with the ledger on it to take to her British intelligence boss who says this isn't good enough. She needs to go back to Lane so that he can confirm that thats the real ledger. So she shows back up to Lane but the flash drive has been wiped clean. We catch up with Benji and Ethan who are found by Luther and Brandt. Turns out, Benji made a copy of the flash drive and it turns out it contains an encrypted British government virtual red box that requires the biometrics of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to unlock it. They all travel to London, but Lane's men abduct Benji during the team's meeting and use him to blackmail Ethan into decrypting and delivering the data to him. Despite Brandt's protests, Ethan accepts the mission. Hunley is informed by Brandt to come to London. He shows up to a meeting with Brandt and the Prime Minister. Atlee is also there and has the Prime Minister confirm that the Syndicate is real which is a suprise to Hunley. Atlee then shoots the prime minister with a dart and reveals that Atlee is actually Ethan in a mask. The real Atlee shows up and confirms that he started the Syndicate to recruit former intelligence agents and perform missions without oversight and zero accountability but Lane went rogue. Hunley is like oh my bad. I done goofed. Ethan and Brandt secure the Prime Minister's biometrics, allowing Luther to decrypt the file. When decrypting the file, it is revealed that the red box actually contains access to £2.4 billion to do with what The Syndicate saw fit. Ethan destroys the data after deducing that Lane plans to fund The Syndicate with the money. Arriving at the meeting place arranged by Lane, Ethan finds Benji strapped to a bomb and wearing a headset and contact lens camera to serve as Lane's proxy alongside Faust. Ethan tells Lane that he has memorized the data and offers himself in exchange for Benji's safety. Benji escapes after Lane remotely disarms the bomb and Ilsa and Ethan run through the city when the Bone Doctor and his boys show back up. Ilsa makes the Bone Doctor follow her and she kills him. And Ethan draws Lane out, who has now joined the chase, and lures him into a tunnel system where he ends up in a transparent bulletproof cell where he is gassed, like he did to Ethan at the beginning of the film and taken into custody. Hunley goes to speak to the Senate again and claims that their previous meeting served as a cover to help Ethan expose and shut down The Syndicate and he's now requesting the IMF be reinstated.
Arriving at someone's house daily for dinner doesn't make you part of their family. Similarly, attending church regularly doesn't mean you're a member of God's family. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg teaches what it takes to be part of the living church. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series‘The Basics of the Christian Faith' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • You Give. God's Word Changes Lives. Daily teaching from Truth For Life relies on your prayer and financial support. Will you become a monthly donor today? Sign up at ‘ truthforlife.org/truthpartner.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!