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疲惫娇娃 CyberPink
084 | 七王国的骑士:当维斯特洛褪去神性,回归质朴的骑士精神 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Gritty Reality of Knighthood

疲惫娇娃 CyberPink

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 69:27


【聊了什么The What】 这是一期三月份聊的节目,两个月后才发出来,新剧也成了旧剧——不过!想想三月份每周追剧的日子,还是很想念维斯特洛。 本期节目,我们联合友台美轮美换,邀请林三土(土师)与王浩岚两位嘉宾,和疲惫主播阿花一起解读HBO权游新剧《七王国的骑士》。在这部“小而美”的童话中,没有了焚城的巨龙,只有阶级倒挂的邓肯与小蛋。当贫民窟骑士遇上“不该成王的王”,剧情会如何推动? 我们聊到《七王国的骑士》与《龙之家族》还有《权力的游戏》截然不同的视听质感,挖掘隐藏在草蛇灰线中的家族传承,从底层视角解构维斯特洛的统治逻辑,以及为何这种简单的道德故事在当下更有力量。这是一期硬核书粉与剧粉都不能错过的维斯特洛精英政治漫谈,涉及骑士比武、近亲结婚的疯狂血脉以及王室的“例外论”。 Note: This episode was actually recorded back in March and is only now hitting the airwaves. Our then-obsession is no longer new news, but we still miss those March days of weekly binge-watching, and we really miss the world of Westeros. In this episode, Cyberpink teams up with our sister podcast American Roulette (美轮美换) and special guests, Lin Santu and Wang Haolan, to unpack the new HBO Game of Thrones spinoff, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. In this intimate, grounded tale, dragons are gone. Instead, we get the class-flipping dynamic of Dunk (Ser Duncan the Tall) and Egg (Prince Aegon V Targaryen). What happens when a slum-born hedge knight meets a prince who was never meant to rule? We break down how this show departs from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, deconstruct Westerosi politics from the bottom up, and explain why this type of simple moral tale hit harder today. From knightly tourneys to royal incest and "Targaryen Exceptionalism," this is a deep dive hardcore fans won't want to miss. 【时间轴 The When】 02:06: 邓肯与小蛋:流浪汉骑士与坦格利安王子的阶级倒置友谊 05:12: 剧迷吐槽:对比《权力的游戏》烂尾与《龙之家族》的改编问题 16:19: 童话感外壳下的社会讽刺与底层视角 21:30: 英雄解构:御林铁卫的传说 vs 现实中的政治工具 26:43: 骑士文化:侍从制度、比武大赛与欧洲封建制历史原型 46:20: 比武审判,“七子审判”,“阿什福德诉桑顿案”与现实决斗法 55:26:从侍童(Page)到见习骑士(Squire)的成长礼对比中国古代身份制度与欧洲阶层区分 1:02:22 展望下一季,邓肯与布蕾妮的血缘彩蛋及未来剧集期待 02:06 Dunk and Egg: The class-inverted friendship between a slum knight and a Targaryen prince 05:12 Fan rants: Comparing the botched ending of Game of Thrones with the adaptation issues in House of the Dragon 16:19 Social satire and the grassroots perspective hidden beneath a fairy-tale exterior 21:30 Deconstructing heroes: The legends of the Kingsguard vs. their reality as political tools 26:43 Chivalric culture: The squire system, tournaments, and historical archetypes from European feudalism 46:20 Trial by combat, "Trial of Seven," Ashford v Thornton, and real-world dueling laws 55:26 The rite of passage from page to squire: Comparing ancient Chinese status systems with European social stratification 1:02:22 Looking ahead to next season: Easter eggs and expectations for future episodes 【疲惫红书 CyberRed】 除了播客以外,疲惫娇娃的几个女的在小红书上开了官方账号,我们会不定期发布【疲惫在读】、【疲惫在看】、【疲惫旅行】、【疲惫Vlog】等等更加轻盈、好玩、实验性质的内容。如果你想知道除了播客以外我们在关注什么,快来小红书评论区和我们互动。 Apart from the podcast, we have set up an official account on Xiaohongshu. We will periodically post content such as “CyberPink Reading,” “CyberPink Watching,” “CyberPink Traveling,” “CyberPink Vlog,” and more. Those are lighter, more fun and more experimental stuff about our lives. Leave us some comments on Xiaohongshu! 【买咖啡 Please Support Us】 如果喜欢这期节目并愿意想要给我们买杯咖啡: 海外用户:https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm 海内用户:https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm 商务合作邮箱:cyberpinkfm@gmail.com 商务合作微信:CyberPink2022 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Those Abroad: https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm Those in China: https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm Business Inquiries Email: cyberpinkfm@gmail.com Business Inquiries WeChat: CyberPink2022

PopMaster
Stella V Bella

PopMaster

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 14:04


Pampered pooch owners Rachel in Loughborough & Debbie in Ashford take a run on the quiz!

The New Jersey Connection Radio Show
Episode 379: THE NEW JERSEY CONNECTION ON STARPOINT RADIO - MAY 30, 2026 - SOULFUL + CLASSIC HOUSE/DISCO/JAZZ/NEW + CLASSIC SOUL

The New Jersey Connection Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 117:11


The O'Jays - I Love Music (Joey Negro Sweet Music Mix),Timmy Tom, Melanie Brown - Like Paradise,Michael Gray feat. Phebe Edwards - Life Will Be,Aaron Smith, Julian Voss, Aria - Take Me To That Place,Ralph Session feat. Brandon Markell Holmes - Everything,Definite Grooves - Don't Do Disco,Enrico BSJ Ferrari, Matteo Vitale - Mood Jackin' Swing,Walter G - Ferme Les Yeux,K' Alexi Shelby + Tony Loveless - Nasty You, Nasty Me (K' Alexi Shelby Rooftop Mix),DJ Disciple, The RealShakar - Moving On (Stacy Kidd Remix),Crackazat - Crouching Tiger (feat. Lyric Jones),Lukamusic/Bubz - Brighter Day,Sonny Rollins - Harlem Boys (12" version),Diplomats of Soul feat. Incognito + Vanessa Haynes -Sweet Power, Your Embrace (Atjazz Love Soul Remix),Ezra Collective - Feet For Dancing (Conway Kasey Remix),Omar - Insatiable (feat. Natasha Watts),Nicole Henry - Everything is Fine,Brooke Combe - Tears Won't Lie,Anthony White - Hey Baby,Aaron Frazer - It's A Shame,Curtis Hairston - Let's Make Love Tonight,Ashford and Simpson - Stay Free,

Darkly
Episode 21: Spring Cocktail Hour Mix 2026 | Jazz House & Deep House for elegant lounge sessions

Darkly

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 69:45


WrestleSoapTopia
The Sprina Sessions #161: The Cotillion Of It All | Derek Bites The Dust | The Curtis Ashford Revenge Tour From Hell

WrestleSoapTopia

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 136:49


A deluxe edition of The Sprina Sessions is live! Join Keila and Jasmine as they discuss all things Beyond The Gates and Trina Robinson on General Hospital.The Rundown:The Fairmont Crest Cotillion: Did it live up to the hype?The Upper Room: Derek checks in.The Plasma Ring Storyline: A shift into "The Weeping Ashley Hour."The Joey Situation: Deanna and Donnell tag team Vanessa regarding her undying loyalty.Legal & Medical Drama: Jordan bails Curtis out of jail while Isaiah's medical career hangs in the balance.The show wraps with Trina Speculations for the week ahead and the Song Pick of the Week. Enjoy! Sprina Sessions Playlist Song SelectionGangsta's Paradise - Coolio Follow Keila on X and Blue Sky: https://x.com/LadyWrestlingXhttps://bsky.app/profile/ladywrestlingx.bsky.socialFollow Jasmine on X and Blue Sky: https://x.com/twin_fangirlhttps://bsky.app/profile/twinfangirl.bsky.socialCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Ken Steele's Podcast Worldwide
Episode 1790: Never Give Up (Classic Funky Disco)

Ken Steele's Podcast Worldwide

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 89:20


Never Give Up is a classic disco house music podcast. Please check out these great older classics. These will bring back many memories. Enjoy. Artist names and song titles are in the order they were played... SISTER SLEDGE-WE ARE FAMILY, BARRY WHITE-LET THE MUSIC PLAY, GEORGE BENSON-NEVER GIVE UP ON A GOOD THING, HIGH FASHION-NEXT TO YOU, PHIL FEARSON & GALAXY-WHAT DO I DO, DR PACKER-OOH I WONDER, BOZ SCAGGS-LOW DOWN, THUNDERSTORM-HERE'S TO YOU, SINNAMON-I NEED YOU NOW, STEPHANIE MILLS-PUT YOUR BODY IN IT, GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS-SAVE THE OVERTIME, PATRICE RUSHEN-NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP, DELEGATION-HEARTACHE #9, ASHFORD & SIMPSON-IT SEEMS TO HANG ON, DONNA SUMMER-HURTS JUST A LITTLE, BOOKER NEWBERRY III-LOVE TOWN, KHEMISTRY-CAN YOU FEEL MY LOVE. End. Thanks for listening to Ken Steele Music.

Buddha at the Gas Pump
755. Jonathan Ashford: C‑Level Executive's NDE, Life Review, and Radical Spiritual Awakening

Buddha at the Gas Pump

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 134:57


Jonathan lived the definition of material excess, twenty-five years climbing the corporate ladder in marketing and technology as a C-level executive, accumulating possessions, and actively avoiding anything spiritual. That was until May 22, 2023.On that day, Jonathan died. His skin turned yellow, his organs failed, and he was gone for three hours. What happened during those three hours wasn't just a glimpse of white light. He experienced complete immersion in divine consciousness, received profound spiritual teachings and revelations, and was given a choice: stay on the other side or return to share with those ready to awaken.He chose to return. But the being who returned bears no resemblance to the executive who died. Jonathan now helps individuals across the world through speaking engagements, group calls, and private sessions.

Hauswerk's Podcast
Episode 384: Hauswerk 25.4.2026

Hauswerk's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 117:46


John is joined in the studio by special guest, and Hauswerk alumni, Disco Stu, all the way over from Melbourne. Tracklist:1. Candi Staton - Hallelujah Anyway (Framewerk rework)2. Anthony Mea - City Lights3. Joss Moog - Orange (Bump Around)4. Peter Brown, Hatiras - I am ready5. Tommy Largo - Work Dat (Original mix remastered)6. T.U.R.F - Easy way out 7. Ashford & Simpson - Foubd a cure (Sgt Slick's Discotizer recut)8. Roel, MNS (ITA) - About listening9. Shabi - Golden High10. Miami funk machine - Touch the Sky11. Mainline - Head up the House (Extended mix)12. House of Prayers, Timmy Tom - Can't give you up13. Tove Lo & Sg Lewis - Heath14. The BCrew - Music Remedy (Emmaculate)15. Foreal people ft. Xan Blacq - Raize A Blaze (Birdee remix)16. Seamus Haji, Michael Gray - Bring the Sun (Groove assassin classic extended remix)17. Freeez - I.O.U (Dr Packer remix)18. Franc Spangler - Fight the feeling19. The Magi - C'mon (Dj Mes Re-rub)20. Lup Ino - Gonna Move your Feet21. House of prayers - Dance to the beat22. Slashy Disco - The Bomb (Edit)23. Seb Skalski ft. Rona Ray - It's getting started (House extended mix)24. Lup Ino - Love change my life25. Elte, Poppie de Paris - Give U (all the love)26. Tony Romero - Time To Move (Extended mix)

Turn the Beat Around
TTBA Replay 8MAY2026 Pt. 2

Turn the Beat Around

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 61:48


ASHFORD & SIMPSON FOUND A CURE Ashford & Simpson 1979 STAY FREE Ashford & Simpson 1979 BOURGIE BOURGIE Gladys Knight & The Pips 1978 BAD COMPANY Ullanda McCullogh 1981 DON’T COST YOU NOTHING Ashford & Simpson 1977 SURRENDER Diana Ross 1971 IT SEEMS TO HANG ON Ashford & Simpson 1978 I’M EVERY WOMAN Chaka Khan 1978 CLOUDS Chaka Khan 1980 LOVE DON’T MAKE IT RIGHT Ashford & Simpson 1980 TASTE OF BITTER LOVE Gladys Knight & The Pips 1978 THE BOSS Diana Ross 1979 SOLID Ashford & Simpson 1985 The post TTBA Replay 8MAY2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

KentOnline
Podcast: Grandad living off-grid on Swanscombe Peninsula describes the scene after his home was demolished

KentOnline

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 25:16


A man who had been living off-grid in north Kent for more than 30 years, says he feels 'absolutely dead' after his property was demolished. Bob Thwaites had called a caravan on Swanscombe Peninsula home since 1991, but the structure - and everything inside - has been levelled to the ground by the landowners of the site. Also on today's podcast, a dangerous driver who led police on a 20 minute chase after refusing to stop in Edenbridge has been jailed. The 23-year-old was spotted acting suspiciously on Mont St Aignan Way last month and followed into south London. The chief executive of South East Water has resigned. David Hinton has been under fire since water outages affected thousands of customers in Kent before and after the new year. A Faversham man who lost both of his parents to brain tumours has revealed how it's now inspired his career. Ollie Payne's dad passed away when he was just seven and his mum died just five weeks after being diagnosed 10 years later. And, events are being held in Kent to mark David Attenborough's 100th birthday. The broadcaster has worked on more than 100 nature documentaries during his career, which spans across eight decades. Hear from pupils near Ashford who are among those celebrating. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

History & Factoids about today
May 4th, Star Wars Day, Beer Pong, Audrey Hepburn, NSYNC, Randy Travis, Bulldogging Invented

History & Factoids about today

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 13:37 Transcription Available


 National Beer Pong day. National Star Wars day. Entertainment from 1999. Kent State massacre, 1st nonuplets (9 Babies), Battle of Coral Sea, 1st Grammy Awards. Todays birthdays - Bartolomeo Cristofori, John Speke, Auddrey Hepburn, Paul Geason, Nick Ashford, Stella Parton, Randy Travis, Ana Gasteyer, Lance Bass. Don Shula died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://diannacorcoran.com/ Star Wars themeBeer pong song - Stuart WebbNo Scrubs - TLCWish you were here - Mark WillsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent       http://50cent.com/Solid like a rock - Ashford & SimpsonI want to hold you in my dreams tonight - Stella PartonHard rock bottom of your heart - Randy TravisBye Bye Bye - NSYNCExit - Wine into water - T. Graham Brown     https://tgrahambrown.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

Bookclub
Nicola Barker

Bookclub

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 28:55


Described as a book of startling originality, the writer Nicola Barker speaks to Bookclub, presented by James Naughtie, about her 838-page epic novel, Darkmans, which was published in 2007 and shortlisted for the Booker Prize that same year. Set in the town of Ashford, Kent, the novel centres around a father and son relationship - Daniel and Kane Beede - and a jester from the court of Edward IV makes his presence known in mysterious ways. Producer: Dominic Howell Editor: Gillian Wheelan This was a BBC Audio Scotland production. Author image credit: Colin Alderman

KentOnline
Podcast: Former manager of The Clipper pub in Dartford jailed for fraud after taking more than £100k from the business

KentOnline

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 17:45


The former manager of a pub in Dartford has been jailed for fraud after taking more than £100,000 from the business. A court heard how the 33-year-old repeatedly failed to deposit all the weekend earnings from The Clipper at the bank. Hear from our reporter who covered the case in court. Also in today's podcast, a court's heard how masked raiders stole £140,000 worth of motorbikes from a warehouse in Medway, after a loading bay was left open by an employee. The gang of 12 targeted Noatum Logistics on the Isle of Grain in July last year. A water company's admitted releasing untreated sewage into rivers and seas across north Kent. The Environment Agency charged Southern Water with releasing debris, diesel and waste into waterways at various times over a three year period. People living near an inland border facility in Kent say their gardens and properties are still being damaged by lorries going the wrong way. The Sevington site in Ashford became operational in 2021 and was given permanent status last December. A river crossing in Gravesend has been restored, completing a section of the world's longest coastal path. The £80,000 swing bridge on Gordon Promenade East near the canal basin connects one side of the town to the other. An event supporting grassroots artists in Kent is returning for a second year. The Dover Summer Series will see various up-and-coming musicians perform at The Booking Hall between May and July. And in sport, Gillingham's Sam Vokes has announced his retirement. The 36-year-old striker has confirmed the Gills' final game of the season against Shrewsbury on Saturday will be his last in professional football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

KentOnline
Podcast: Former Odeon cinema in Canterbury will need to be completely demolished as losses mount for Tokyo Tea Rooms owner

KentOnline

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 18:20


It's been confirmed a former cinema in Canterbury will need to be completely demolished following a devastating fire. The blaze broke out at the Odeon in St George's Place on Valentine's Day. Hear from Louise Jones-Roberts who is the owner of Tokyo Tea Rooms which is based next door and has been closed since the fire started. Also in today's podcast, a Kent woman who was misdiagnosed with a birth injury, has been praised in parliament for the work she's done to train midwives. Joanne Page suffered a fourth degree tear while having her baby at the William Harvey Hospital. A petition to save a First World War tank in Ashford Town Centre from being relocated has already reached more than 1,400 signatures. The armoured vehicle was gifted to the town in 1919 and has sat in St George's Square ever since. A Herne Bay man has completed a challenge to run from his local pub to the Eiffel Tower. Fin Dale managed to complete the 212 miles to Paris in just two weeks. And in sport, former Maidstone United manager John Still has taken on a new role. The 75-year-old has been appointed head of football at National League South club Chelmsford City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Identity At The Center
#416 - European Identity and Cloud Conference 2026 Preview with Warwick Ashford

Identity At The Center

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 60:56


Jeff and Jim are joined by Warwick Ashford, senior analyst at KuppingerCole and returning MC of the European Identity and Cloud Conference, for a full preview of EIC 2026. The conference runs May 19-22 at the Berlin Congress Center and is expecting around 1,500 attendees with roughly 250 speakers across 200 sessions. Warwick walks through the 2026 tagline, Digital Trust Through Intelligent Identity, and unpacks the five parallel content streams covering identity governance, real-world IAM use cases, emerging tech, enterprise infrastructure, and privacy and compliance. The conversation covers how AI and agentic identity have moved from theory to a central agenda theme, what to know about the quantum-safe identity block, why EU digital wallets and digital sovereignty are getting serious keynote time, and why EIC records everything so you never have to pick the wrong session. Jeff also shares his take on where EIC fits in the broader conference calendar alongside Identiverse and Gartner, and why he is thoroughly done hearing that identity is the new perimeter.Connect with Warwick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warwickashford/Attend European Identity and Cloud Conference 2026 (use code idac25mko for a 25% discount): https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2026?ref=partneridac26Secure Remote Access: The Foundation of Industrial Cybersecurity (KC Analyst Chat Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpNg-ogEv4Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com00:00:00 Intro and AI Cybersecurity Discussion00:04:00 EIC 2026 and Discount Code00:05:47 Introducing Warwick Ashford00:07:00 Warwick's Recent Work: MDR, SRA for OT/ICS, and TPAG00:10:16 The History and Evolution of the EIC Name00:11:00 Tagline: Digital Trust Through Intelligent Identity00:12:10 How AI Has Elevated the EIC Agenda00:14:49 Sessions vs Workshops at EIC00:17:57 EIC as a Community and Networking Conference00:18:00 Jeff's Conference Circuit: EIC, Identiverse, and Gartner00:25:28 EIC 2026 Keynote Highlights00:31:55 Virtual Attendance and Session Recordings00:34:34 Hidden Gem: The Quantum-Safe Identity Block00:36:15 Logistics: 1500 Attendees and 250 Speakers00:38:00 The Five Parallel Content Streams00:43:31 Is Identity the New Perimeter?00:48:13 Fun Segment: Most Memorable Theater MomentsKeywords: EIC 2026, European Identity Conference, Warwick Ashford, KuppingerCole, digital trust, intelligent identity, agentic identity, non-human identities, ITDR, quantum-safe identity, EU digital wallets, identity fabric, identity control plane, IAM, zero trust, Berlin, conference preview, IDAC, Identity at the Center, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald, Warwick Ashford

LES KNOTT,S PODCASTS
Episode 378: LES KNOTT ON ZERO RADIO 16-APRIL-2026

LES KNOTT,S PODCASTS

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 120:29


HERE WE GO MY SHOW FOR 16-APRIL-2026 WITH A MIXED BAG OF OLD CLASSICS INCLUDING ( SADE, PARADISE, CAVIAR, THE MOMENTS, CHERYL LYNN, HEAVEN & EARTH, ASHFORD & SIMPSON) AND MANY MORE ALSO SOME TOP NEW TRACKS FROM (  RICH BEGGAR, DENNIS COLLINS, NEW JERSEY CONNECTION )  ALSO HAVE THE CONNOISSEURS CORNER ( THIS WEEK WE HAVE LEE RITENOUR AND WILTON FELDER/BOBBY WOMACK) AND WE HAVE THE BACK TO BACK CLASSICS BY A CLASSIC ARTIST (THIS WEEK WE HAVE THE SOS BAND ) THEN WE HAVE THREE TRACKS DUG OUT FROM THE GARAGE INCLUDING MARVIN GAY AND TAMMI TERRELL, SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRICLES, DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES)  AND MUCH MUCH MORE SIT BACK WITH A GLASS OF SOMETHING AND ENJOY OR DOWNLOAD FOR LATER.

Medieval Murder
Mary Ann Ashford and the Poison Bottle

Medieval Murder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 16:05


Today we are jumping forward in time to the 19th century and talking about the Mary Ann Ashford Case and how a modern day dog solved a crime by digging in his own back yard. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Also, check out our merch available on our website medievalmurder.org.

Making Tracks
'Bring Euro Trains Back To Kent' Campaign, Biking to Blaenavan and Borth, 34028 'Eddystone', A railway poet & The Youngest Model Railway Show Organiser & WHHR's First Class Museum!

Making Tracks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 59:17


Send us Fan MailIn this episode find out how a conversation with a Kent poet Nick Russell and his poem ' Connections'  led to taking a look at a well established campaign to bring Euro trains back to Kent after Eurostar ceased serving  Ashford International during Covid. Alasdair Stewart speaks to Bring Back Euro Trains campaign spokesperson Diccon Spain and we include a statement from Eurostar. Sharon Gregory takes two Railway Rideouts on her Harley to Borth in mid Wales to a rare museum open day and discovers the south Wales line: Pontypool and Blaenavon.There's an impromtu report from Radio Presenter Alex Baker as he happens upon the The  34028 Eddystone loco at Victoria Station.We get an update on how a model railway show went which was organised by probably one of the youngest railway enthusiasts to do so!And producer Laura Raymond visits the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway's museum and talks to young volunteers on a sunny Easter Saturday.Links to Railways and organisations mentioned in this episode:Campaign group Bring Back Euro Trains.Eurostar's statement:“Eurostar has no plans to resume stops at Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International. Demand at these stations has historically been very limited, with the vast majority of UK passengers travelling via St Pancras International. In 2019, Ashford and Ebbsfleet accounted for just 4% of our total passengers. Even at peak times, Ashford saw an average of only 50 passengers per 900-seat train. Over the decade to 2019, St Pancras traffic grew by 20%, while Ashford and Ebbsfleet saw no growth. Eurostar remains focused on offering city centre to city centre services, to reach our 30 million passenger goal. Any reopening would require significant additional investment in border infrastructure, particularly as new EU border systems are introduced.”Virgin Trains statement on plans to run a service through the Channel Tunnel**Poem featured by Nick Russell of the Rye Harbour Writers from a book called The Station Poems. Poems at stations courtesy of the South East Community Rail Partnership.The Southern Locomotives 34010 Eddystone Locomotive RailtoursWelsh Highland Heritage RailwayBorth Railway MuseumBlaenavon's Heritage RailwaThis podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory. Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch"  Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3  songs.    

KentOnline
Podcast: Tributes paid to Maidstone mum after inquest hears she died from natural causes after travelling to Turkey for cosmetic surgery

KentOnline

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 15:03


Tributes have been paid to a 'beautiful and loving mum' from Maidstone who died from natural causes after travelling to Turkey for a cosmetic surgery procedure. The hearing at Oakwood House was told Cally Oswell went into cardiac arrest while having breast augmentation in Istanbul. The 37-year-old from Livingston Walk in Park Wood suffered a blood clot while having the surgery. Also in today's episode, the KentOnline Podcast has been told a huge blaze which caused catastrophic damage to a recycling centre in Ashford was caused by a lithium-ion battery. Crews in ten engines, a height vehicle and two water carriers were called to Green Box Recycling Centre in Brunswick Road last Tuesday. Hear from the company's managing director. The lead singer of tribute band says he's 'devastated' after thousands of pounds worth of their equipment was stolen. It was in a van that was taken from outside a venue Supersonic Queen were performing at during the Easter Weekend. We've been speaking to Freddie Mercury impersonator Phil Copping from Tonbridge who is the lead singer. And, cows have been reintroduced at a country park in Kent as part of a conservation grazing project. The cattle arrived at Jeskyns Community Woodland, near Cobham, earlier this month and it's hoped they will also help support the local skylark population, and boost visitor numbers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Maleary's Ex-Job Downloaded Podcast
Alka Mistry - What life was like in Leicestershire Police for a girl from Kenya

Paul Maleary's Ex-Job Downloaded Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 55:11


Early Life and Cultural BackgroundBorn in Kenya in 1969, Alka moved to Leicester as a toddler. Raised in a strict Hindu household, she grew up with defined gender expectations: girls were encouraged to pursue education only as a precursor to arranged marriages within their caste. Despite an early interest in crime and pathology sparked by Agatha Christie novels, Alka initially followed a conventional path, working in insurance for nine years.The Turning Point: Defiance and DutyAlka's entry into the police was a profound act of personal rebellion and courage. Facing an unwanted arranged marriage to a man living abroad, she chose to break the engagement. This decision, coupled with her desire to join the police—a profession her family deemed unsuitable for a woman—resulted in her being asked to leave her family home and a long-term estrangement from her father, who was himself a traffic warden.In 1997, without knowing where she would live, Alka posted her acceptance to Leicestershire Police.Career Highlights and ChallengesAlka joined the service in 1998, training at Ashford during a time when Asian female officers were a "rarity". Her career spanned several diverse roles:Frontline Policing: She served in rural areas like Ashby and Coalville, where she faced significant racial abuse from the community.Specialized Units: She spent time in the Youth Offending Team, which allowed her to balance work with raising her children.Detective Work: Alka eventually became a detective, working in child abuse investigation, serious and complex crime, and a secondment in Counter Corruption, which she described as her toughest role due to the emotional weight of investigating colleagues.Mutual Aid: Near the end of her career, she assisted in Merseyside following the tragic murders of three children.Legacy and RetirementThroughout her 27-year career, Alka balanced the "heavy lifting" of being a mother, wife, and professional. She remains a staunch believer in meritocracy, refusing to join identity-specific police associations and instead focusing on her skills as an investigator.Upon retiring, she transitioned into her "second vocation": sports safeguarding. She currently works with the Leicester City Football Club Academy, aligning her professional expertise with her lifelong passion for sport. Despite the personal sacrifices, Alka maintains that she would do it all again "100%"The Story & Inspiration#BreakingBarriers#CulturalIdentity#ResilienceStory#WomenWhoInspire#PersonalGrowth#OvercomingObstacles#CourageousConversations#TrailblazerPolice & Detective Life#PolicePodcast#ThinBlueLineUK#DetectiveWork#WomenInPolicing#LeicestershirePolice#LawEnforcement#TrueCrimeCommunity#BehindTheBadgeCulture & Representation#SouthAsianExcellence#BritishAsian#RepresentationMatters#Leicester#ShatteringGlassCeilings#EmpoweredWomenCareer & Transition#CareerPivot#SportsSafeguarding#LCFC#SecondAct#ProfessionalDevelopment#WorkingMomsNiche & Catchy#FromPatrolToPitch#DefyingExpectations#DetectiveAlka#PodcastSpotlight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KentOnline
Podcast: Family with newborn baby 'lose everything' as huge flames seen ‘bursting out' roof of houses in Greenhithe, near Dartford.

KentOnline

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 22:08


A family with a newborn baby have been left homeless after a blaze broke out on a housing estate near Dartford.  Seven fire engines and a height vehicle were called to the scene in Greenhithe yesterday – it's as fires have also broken out in Ashford and Medway – we'll bring you all the details.  Also in today's podcast, you can hear an eyewitness account of the death of a skydiver at a Kent airfield.  A man in his 50s in confirmed to have died at Headcorn Aerodrome on Easter Monday – we've spoken to another man who was due to skydive on the same morning.  A row's broken out between two politicians in Medway about the School Streets scheme. Since 2024 vehicles have been banned from driving down certain roads at drop off and pick up time – Cabinet member Alex Paterson has faced criticism from Conservative Councillor Andrew Lawrence.  Neighbours say they're heartbroken after a council demanded they get rid of a cherished community garden years in the making. We've spoken to Vikki Montague who has spent hundreds of hours cultivating flowers, vegetables and fruit trees at Mannock House in Canterbury. And in football, Gillingham's Sam Gale has been nominated for the league two Young Player of the Season award. He's featured in 40 games across all competitions and scored one goal - in their 1-nil win over Crewe Alexandra in August. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

KentOnline
Podcast: Developer Hodson enters administration leaving future of almost 6,000 homes in Chilmington, in Ashford, Green in doubt

KentOnline

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 24:25


A developer involved in one of Kent's biggest housing projects has gone into administration - casting doubt over key infrastructure. Administrators have been appointed just months after the company failed to avoid more than £50 million in agreed contributions. Also in today's podcast, a mum-of-one murdered by her estranged husband had told police just 16 days before she was killed that she feared it was “very likely” he would seriously harm her.  A report has revealed officers deemed Ramona Stoia was only at “medium” risk following his arrest for physical and sexual offences against her. A dreaded contraflow is set to be deployed on the M20 for the Easter holiday travel rush in anticipation of high passenger numbers heading through Kent to Europe. The motorway will be closed tonight so the Operation Brock system can be installed – we've spoken to local roads bosses.  We're being encouraged to count the number of bug splatters on our number plates as part of an annual survey.  It's called Bugs Matter - and you can log the data through an app to help track insect numbers.  And in sport, you can hear from members of the victorious rugby team from Maidstone Grammar School who are heading to meet the town's mayor later. It's after they secured a dramatic 22-21 win at Twickenham to lift the Schools Under-18 Vase. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Leela Ashford: Spark Chief Brand Officer on the incoming 3G switch-off

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 5:07 Transcription Available


In three days Spark is set to switch off their 3G network for good. Spark Chief Brand and Corporate Affairs Officer, Leela Ashford, told Heather du Plessis-Allan only about 0.2% of Spark's total data traffic still uses 3G. "There's still people on there, and that's why we are encouraging them, to move off to use this weekend, get into a store and get onto a 4G capable device," Ashford said. LISTEN HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making Tracks
Rockstars and Railways: Ashford Model Railway Education Centre, Gloucester and Warwickshire Railway, A Rail Tourist in Milan, Railway 200 Final Few Stops For The Successful 'Inspiration' Train

Making Tracks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 38:01


Send us Fan MailThis episode is very much one of Rockstars and their Model Railways as Alasdair Stewart attends the official launch of the Ashford International Model Railway Education Centre in Kent. The new centre is supported by Patron Jools Holland, well know for their modelling nearly as much as their music, Roger Daltry and Peter Waterman.Sharon Gregory gets her Harley out for the proper first Railway Ride-out of the season to the Gloucester and Warwickshire Railway.  Producer Laura Raymond find just some of the railway highlights on a holiday to the Lombardie region of Italy visiting the Brunate Furnicular, the Rail Collection at the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology and takes a ride on the 1928 #Ventotto trams in Milan.Alasdair get the lowdown on the new take on teaching Rail Safety from Network Rail's Safey Manager, Kent: Nicola Dooris with an engaging model layout. He also gets a chance to visit the wonderfully successful Railway 200 Inspiration Train as it visits Hastings at one of its last few stops of its  extended tour of the UK.Links to the Railways and Organisations mentioned in this episode:Ashford International Model Railway Education Centre, KentGloucestershire and Warwickshire RailwayNetwork Rail's Rail Safety Manager for Kent, Nicola Dooris can be contacted on her email nicola.dooris@networkrail.co.uk  if you would like to find out more about the learning rescources available for schools or visit the layout in Margate, Kent. Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and TechnologyBrunate Furnicular, ComoRailway 200New dates for the Inspiration TrainFollow us on Facebook for photos of the places and people we meet making these episodes.Thanks for listening! #VentottoTrams #GloucestershireandWarwickshireRailway #Milan #AIMREC #NetworkRail  #AlasdairStewart #SharonGregory #joolsholland #Rogerdaltry #PetewatermanThis podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory. Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch"  Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3  songs.    

The Curious Task
Nigel Ashford - Can We Change The World For Liberty?

The Curious Task

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 54:02


In this episode from 2023, Alex speaks with Nigel Ashford about the prospects for a freer world and how the memory of history, the hope of younger persons, and the teaching of ideas can shape the future of classical liberalism.    Further Reading: https://libertarianism.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/socin003.pdf Chapter 2 of this book: https://iea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Blundell-interactive.pdf https://fee.org/articles/the-tide-in-the-affairs-of-men/ https://cdn.mises.org/Intellectuals%20and%20Socialism_4.pdf https://www.libertarianism.org/publications/essays/why-do-intellectuals-oppose-capitalism http://wordlist.narod.ru/Government-Failure.pdf

KentOnline
Podcast: Prince and Princess of Wales due among congregation at Canterbury Cathedral for enthronement of Dame Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury

KentOnline

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 22:37


It's an historic day in Kent as the enthronement of the first female Archbishop of Canterbury takes place. Today's ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral is the symbolic start of Dame Sarah Mullally's leadership of the Church of England. More than 2,000 people including the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Prime Minister will be at the ceremony. Three students from the John Wallis Church of England Academy in Ashford will also be taking part hear from MacAnthony Ihejirika and the school's chaplain Ian Rich. Also in today's podcast, you're now able to travel around Canterbury on e-bikes. Rental firm Beryl is bringing the vehicles to the city and already runs similar schemes in Manchester, Plymouth and Bradford. We're joined on the episode by reporter Brad Harper who went along to the launch. Residents of a village near Maidstone have criticised plans to build 26 homes on an agricultural field near their homes. Developers have submitted an application for land off Gallants Lane in East Farleigh. Meantime, there are fears a new development in Dover will result in the loss of almost all of the parking spaces around a nearby church. 11 homes are set to be built along Northbourne Road in Great Mongeham, with double yellow line directly outside. And in sport, Kent's head coach Adam Hollioake says there's no reason some of his young players couldn't represent England at senior level one day. Several of them were given their first-team debuts last summer and are said to be showing promise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

KentOnline
Podcast: Tributes to Kent Police officer who died after being involved in a crash while responding to emergency call on A20 in Farningham, near Swanley

KentOnline

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 21:40


There have been tributes to a “selfless” and “brave”  Kent Police officer who has died after being involved in a crash while responding to an emergency call. 27-year-old PC Bradley Corke died yesterday after being critically injured in the line of duty after a serious crash in Farningham last week.  Also in today's podcast, latest figures show there have been no new meningitis cases linked to the outbreak in Kent. It means 20 cases have been confirmed, with nine still under investigation – it's as business bosses are hoping this week's enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury will bring tourists back to the city.  Tom Burke is best known for playing a troubled private detective haunted by his past in hit crime series Strike. But the 44-year-old is now trying to solve a “complex issue” off screen: helping Ashford town centre overcome an “identity crisis”. We've been hearing from a Kent mental health nurse, who works with the team that offered her support during pregnancy. After suffered severe bipolar and psychotic episodes while expecting her fourth child Tynisa Nixon received help from the Kent and Medway Mental Heath NHS Trust perinatal support team.  And in football, you can hear from the Gillingham manager after his side threw away an advantage on Saturday. The Gills looked in charge at the break, but two minutes into the second half Bristol took the lead and went on to secure the 2 – 1 win.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Building Abundant Success!!© with Sabrina-Marie
Episode 2677: Melba Moore ~ TONY AWARD® Winning Actress, US Presidential Lifetime Honoree, Hollywood Walk of Fame Honoree 4x Grammy® Nominee

Building Abundant Success!!© with Sabrina-Marie

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 34:31


TONY AWARD®, United States Congressional Record & National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, Hollywood Walk of Fame InducteePresidential Life Time Achievement Award, In Addition, Joseph Biden Public Service Award.The Music Historian in ME Loves to Talk to the Legends.Melba has a Music Compilation called "Imagine'. Already Topping the American & British Soul charts.Melba Moore has done it all, twice. At the tender age of 10, Melba notes that it was then that she was introduced to music and that “I didn't have any music in my life before my mother married my stepfather. He introduced music into our home and into my life.” From that moment forward, Melba began to develop her 5-octave, note-holding soprano that would soon bring audiences to their feet. Theater: Won a Tony Award for best featured actress in a musical for her role in the musical "Purlie," Replaced  Diane Keaton in  the Broadway musical "Hair" Was first African American woman to play the female lead in the musical "Les Misérables" on Broadway. The Newark, NJ Arts High School graduate started doing recording sessions after a chance meeting with singer/songwriter/composer Valerie Simpson (of Ashford & Simpson).  That opportunity in the studio led Melba in the company of the Broadway musical “HAIR!” First in the ensemble of the show, Melba's name was tossed into the conversation when actress Diane Keaton left the show and Melba took the female lead and broke all the rules, being the first Black woman to replace a white actress in a featured role on Broadway. The journey of Melba's career took her meteorically from there to the lead of “PURLIE,” a musical adaptation of a play written by acting husband and wife pioneers Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee.  That role and its musical soundtrack would earn Moore a Grammy nomination as Best New Artist in 1971 and a Tony Award for Best Featured ActressTelevisionStarred in her own sitcom, "Melba Melba's Career continues with2024  Live Apperances at 54 Below in New York City this Spring.   MelbaMoore.com© 2026 Building Abundant Success!!2026 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASA

Grief 2 Growth
He Died for 3 Hours — The Near Death Experience Transformation That Changed Everything | Jonathan Ashford | EP 478

Grief 2 Growth

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 62:57 Transcription Available


What happens when someone doesn't just brush the edge of death — but actually crosses over?On May 22nd, 2023, Jonathan Ashford's organs failed. He collapsed alone on his bathroom floor at 4:30 in the morning, clinically dead for three hours. When he woke up, his temperature was 94 degrees — and the man who had lived inside that body for 25 years was gone.The corporate executive who dismissed spirituality, chased material success, and would have laughed in your face if you mentioned an NDE — he didn't come back. What returned was something profoundly different. And what Jonathan experienced during those three hours may be the most complete account of the other side you'll ever hear.In this episode, Jonathan shares what he was shown, what he was taught, and why he came back.In this episode, we explore:What the other side looked like, felt like, and how he was welcomed by a being of loveThe life review — and how he felt the ripple of his actions through every person he'd ever affectedThe teachings he was given about time, consciousness, free will, and our connection to all thingsWhy he chose to come back — and what he sacrificed to do itThe psychic gifts (all the clairs) he returned with and how he uses them only to serve othersWhat he wants grieving people to know about the love that surrounds them right nowAbout Jonathan AshfordJonathan Ashford is a near-death experience survivor, spiritual messenger, and member of IANDS (International Association for Near-Death Studies) and the NDERF Research Studies. After dying from sepsis-induced organ failure in May 2023, Jonathan returned completely transformed — leaving behind his career, his possessions, and his former identity. He now offers spiritual guidance and private sessions free of charge, living entirely on donations. He does not self-promote. He was told not to.

Audacious with Chion Wolf
Audacious Scotland: CT's Highland Festival & Games, plus quarrelsome dames seek justice for witches

Audacious with Chion Wolf

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 49:09


Two Scotlands, one episode. Scotland One: kilts, haggis, bagpipes, and that irresistible fairground mix of music and muscle at Connecticut’s Scottish Highland Festival & Games! Plus swordplay and the oddly soothing chaos and grunts of Weight Over Bar. Scotland Two: centuries of witch trials, powered by rumor, rubber-stamped by law. Meet Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi of Witches of Scotland, a campaign and podcast working to restore names and dignity to the accused from 1563 to 1736. Suggested episodes: Where We Live - 'Before there was Salem, there was Connecticut': State formally pardons accused witches Where We Live - Are witch hunts truly a thing of the past? Dress to unrepress: Women who dressed like men, broke rules and made history Are you very superstitious or just a little 'stitious'? Big E ep? (similar vibe) GUESTS: Benjamin Elzerman: flute player from East Hartford, CT Haley Hewitt: harpist from Manchester, CT John Morahn: instructor at Western Swordsmanship Technique and Research (WSTR) from Ashford, CT Eric Lewis: weight over bar competitor at The Scottish Highland Festival and Games from Woburn, MA Christopher Annino: weight over bar competitor at The Scottish Highland Festival and Games from Groton, CT John H Spencer: the only living founding member of The Scottish Highland Festival and Games Reggie Patchell: Co-Chairman and Vice President of Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival Committee Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi: founders of Witches of Scotland, a campaign seeking justice for the roughly 4,000 people - mostly women - accused of witchcraft in Scotland between 1563 and 1736, many of whom were executed Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chris Voss Show
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The House of Gourmet: “A Dangerous Game…” (Special Agent Isabella Ashford Crime) by Monique Gliozzi

The Chris Voss Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 32:06


The House of Gourmet: “A Dangerous Game…” (Special Agent Isabella Ashford Crime) by Monique Gliozzi https://www.amazon.com/House-Gourmet-Dangerous-Special-Isabella/dp/1834185025 Moniquegliozzi.com A series of gruesome murders and a case of relentless stalking leaves detectives baffled. Haunted by a mounting body count and a stalled investigation, the NYPD is forced to enlist assistance from an FBI operative with a unique gift. Determined to find answers for a grieving widow and put an end to the terror inflicted on the upper echelon of fine cuisine, Special Agent Isabella Ashford finds herself in a race against time to hunt down a cold-blooded sadistic killer. About the author Born in Dublin, Dr Monique Gliozzi is a graduate of the University of Western Australia medical school, with a keen interest in psychiatry and forensic sciences. She works as a psychiatrist in Perth, with ties to the UWA School of Psychiatry where she held a role as a senior clinical lecturer. In 2016, her love for educating others granted her a nomination for the Excellence in Teaching Award. Monique is also a passionate aviator, training at the Royal Aeroclub of Western Australia, where she obtained a commercial pilot license. Following this, she completed her instructor rating, enjoying work as a senior flight instructor on weekends. Monique has rekindled her passion for writing starting with the fictional psychological thriller Foresight, followed by Hunted, ghostly encounters in Vestige, and many more, all gaining recognition at the London, Miami, Los Angeles, and NYC book festivals. She draws on her life experience and love for travel to generate fast-paced novellas, catering for those who like to ready but have little time. Get ready for yet another suspenseful tale with her latest publication, The House of Gourmet.

The Infamous Podcast
Episode 509 – A Knight's Last Ride and a Nerd's Farewell

The Infamous Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026


Season Endings and Real-World Goodbyes This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl break down the Season 1 finale of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, reflect on the season as a whole, and celebrate the life and career of actor Robert Carradine. Did the finale land the joust, or did it pull up short at the lists? And where does this first season rank among HBO's growing Westerosi saga? Plus, we say goodbye to a certified nerd icon. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 News Bites – Robert Carradine: 5:30 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Season 1 Finale Review: 13:47 Season 1 Retrospective: 40:12 Final Thoughts: 46:52 News Bites Robert Carradine (1954–2026) Robert Carradine, best known for his role as Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds, has passed away. Carradine was part of the legendary Carradine acting family, son of John Carradine and brother to David and Keith Carradine. While he built a long résumé in film and television, he became a generational touchstone for playing the underdog genius in the 1984 cult classic Revenge of the Nerds and its sequels. Beyond that franchise, Carradine appeared in projects such as The Long Riders, Lizzie McGuire, King of the Nerds, and numerous television roles across decades. He embodied a very specific cinematic archetype: the smart outsider who eventually wins. For an entire era of fandom, he helped make “nerd” aspirational. We tip the pocket protector in respect. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Season 1 Finale Episode Title: ‘The Morrow’ Director: Sarah Adina Smith Writer: Ira Parker & Ti Mikkel Network: HBO The Season 1 finale brings Ser Duncan the Tall and Egg's first major Westerosi chapter to a close. Lyonel invites Dunk to move to Storm’s End, but Dunk believes that he brings only bad luck. Baelor’s body is cremated at his funeral. Dunk finds Valarr, who questions why his father died, but Dunk was left alive. Raymun reveals he has married the prostitute Rowan, alias Red. Maekar informs Dunk that Aerion will spend time in the Free Cities to atone. He laments that Baelor would have been a good king and invites Dunk to Summerhall, where Egg can be his squire; Dunk declines, which Egg overhears. In a flashback, Dunk asks Arlan why he was never knighted. Arlan retorts that a true knight always finishes a story. In the present, Daeron tells Dunk to mentor Egg to prevent him from becoming like Aerion. Egg discovers that his hair is regrowing. He takes a knife to Aerion’s bedroom, but Maekar calms him down. Dunk asks Maekar if Egg can squire for him on the road, but Maekar refuses. Raymun buys Sweetfoot back for Dunk, who then gifts her to Raymun. As Dunk leaves Ashford, Egg arrives, and they depart together. Egg suggests that they travel to Dorne. An angry Maekar later realizes that Egg is gone. Key themes explored: – Honor vs. ambition – The weight of legacy – The quiet tension of noble politics – The personal cost of knighthood – Nature vs. Nurture The episode leans more on moral consequence than explosive set pieces, reinforcing the show's identity as a smaller-scale, character-first entry in the Game of Thrones universe. Brian & Darryl Discuss: – Did the finale feel satisfying or intentionally restrained? – Was the pacing consistent with the season's slower, novelistic approach? – Standout performances – Production design and tonal consistency – How does this set up future seasons Rating out of 5 When the Laughing Storm Offers You War, You Say Yes Brian: 4.88/5 Darryl: 4.6/5 Season 1 Retrospective Season 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms carved out its own lane in Westeros by shrinking the scope and focusing on intimacy over spectacle. Season strengths: – Character chemistry between Dunk and Egg – Political nuance without overwhelming lore – Strong costume and set authenticity – A grounded tone closer to early Game of Thrones Rating out of 10, Wow, That Hedge Knight has a HUGE “Sword” Brian: 9.17/10 Darryl: 9.5/10 Question of the Week What would you do if you were invisible for a day? Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs. Feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Farming Today
26/02/26 The Farming Minister and reaction to the updated environmental farm payment scheme in England; illegal waste dumping

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 13:54


The farming minister says changes announced this week will help make farms more resilient. Angela Eagle speaks to us about the government's biggest environmental scheme, England's Sustainable Farming Incentive, which is getting an overhaul. The other UK nations have different schemes. Reaction has been generally welcoming, with some buts...Farmers and landowners are calling for a new arrangement which would allow them to take rubbish illegally fly tipped on their land to landfill sites free of charge. At the moment they have to foot the bill for any clean up. This comes as new government figures for England show a nine per cent increase year on year in the number of incidents local councils have to deal with. We hear an update on the illegal waste site cleanup at Hoad's Wood near Ashford in Kent.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

WATCH DEM THRONES by Black With No Chaser
"THE SQUIRE" AKOTSK SEASON 1EP3 RECAP

WATCH DEM THRONES by Black With No Chaser

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 63:08


Send a textThis is where things get real. We are now at the meat of it all....the beginning of the tourney at Ashford. There is alot happening in this episode. Egg and his on the job learning of taking care of horses, Dunks integrity is tested by Plummer, Egg gets an ominous prophecy, Aerion shows just how dishonorable and shitty he is...twice, Dunk does what a true knight is supposed to do, and the biggest thing we get....the big revelation of Egg's true identity!#aknightofthesevenkingdoms #watchdemthrones #gameofthrones #houseofthedragonhbo #demthrones 

Movie Punditry
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Episode 6 Recap and Review

Movie Punditry

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 40:30


Here we are back in Westeros in the aftermath of the Tourney at Ashford and the Trial of the Seven. Join Mike and Justin as they break down the final episode of season 1. MOVIE PUNDITRY MERCH STORE: https://movie-punditry-podcast.printify.me/ The Socials:YouTube: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moviepunditrypodcast7930Twitter: @movie_punditry@mikeymo1741@RDellBurnsThreads:@mikeymo1741@rdell47Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/MoviePunditryEmail:moviepunditry@outlook.comRandom Rewatch Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/mikeymo1741/list/random-rewatch/Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the copyright act 1978, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Any quoted media remains the property of the copyright holder. The opinions contain within are those of Movie Punditry. There is no paid content on this channel. Closing Music Cinematic Battle by REDProductions via Pixabay.com

Serienjunkies Podcast
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – bittersüßes Finale

Serienjunkies Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 59:19


Die Serie „A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms“ hat mit „The Morrow“ (in der deutschen Version: „Der Morgen“) die sechste und somit auch letzte Folge der ersten Staffel präsentiert. Das Prequel hat viel frischen Wind nach Westeros gebracht und für viele „Game of Thrones“-Fans das Feuer beim HBO-Fantasy-Franchise neu entfacht. Das könnte auch der Vorfreude für die Rückkehr von „House of the Dragon“ im Juni 2026 zugutekommen – und vielleicht sogar George R. R. Martin neue Motivation geben, endlich seine Bücher fertigzustellen. Im Podcast lassen Hanna, Adam und Bjarne die Highlights vom „AKOTSK“-Finale Revue passieren. Wie steht es um den Heckenritter Dunk (Peter Claffey) und seinen Knappen Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) nach dem großen Fiasko beim Turnier von Ashford? Welche Szenen haben uns besonders gerührt? Wie könnte es 2027 mit der zweiten Staffel der Produktion weitergehen? Und können wir wirklich alle neun Königslande aufzählen? Finden wir es heraus! ANZEIGE: Hier geht es zu den neuen Folgen von "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" bei HBO Max:https://www.hbomax.com/de/de?utm_source=general&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=BRAND_MARKETING_HBO_MAX_LAUNCH_CAMPAIGNHanna Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/HannaHuge Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mediawhore.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediawhore Adam: Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/AwesomeArndt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomearndt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeArndtBjarneBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bjarnebock.bsky.socialSankt Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ztNeRqXyxw8Z5QpelTjnC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Streaming Things: Binge and Nerd
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S1:E6 "The Morrow"

Streaming Things: Binge and Nerd

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 99:07


The first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms comes to a thoughtful close. In this episode of Streaming Things, Kit, Andy, and Steve break down the season finale, “The Morrow.” In the aftermath of tragedy at Ashford, the weight of recent events hangs heavy over the tourney grounds. As the realm mourns a great loss, Dunk reflects on everything he's endured - and faces a defining choice about his future, including whether Egg will remain by his side as his squire. It's a quiet, emotional finale that looks forward as much as it looks back, and the boys dig into what it all means for Dunk, Egg, and the road ahead.00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:36 - Introduction00:10:03 - Overall Thoughts00:29:37 - Scene by Scene Recap01:10:19 - Valyrian Steals01:16:52 - Dragon Eggs01:25:31 - Future Spoilers Discussion!!!01:35:55 - End Spoilers Talk01:36:51 - Mummer's DragonVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reel Rejects
A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS 1x6 REVIEW – WHAT DOES THIS ENDING MEAN FOR SEASON 2?!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 32:40


DUNK & EGG HIT THE ROAD!!! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 6 Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Level up your space with Displate

We Was Dragons: A HBO House Of The Dragon Podcast
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episodes 4&5 - A Trial of the Seven

We Was Dragons: A HBO House Of The Dragon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 143:55


“Don't die.” That's the pep talk Prince Baelor “Breakspear” Targaryen gives before a seven-way trial by combat turns the Ashford tourney grounds into a slaughterhouse. We are joined by a special guest Sharmane from the Militantly Mixed Podcast.In A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1, Episode 5 (“In the Name of the Mother”), Dunk gets crushed, concussed, and nearly carved apart—then digs deep enough to do the impossible: make Aerion Targaryen say the words he's never said in his life—“I yield.”But victory comes with a cost the show doesn't flinch from.Brandon & Chanel break down the episode's brutal trial-by-joust, the devastating reveal of Dunk's Flea Bottom past, and why Baelor's final moments land like a hammer to the chest.

Private Practice Success Stories
Growing a Hybrid SLP Practice: Offering 1:1 Therapy and IEP Advocacy for Maximum Impact with Colleen Ashford

Private Practice Success Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 36:20


What if your private practice could be a platform for change—for your clients and yourself?Today's guest didn't just start a private practice; she built a mission-driven business that blends speech therapy with fierce advocacy. She traded burnout for autonomy and now uses her voice to empower families navigating the complex world of IEPs.I'm so excited to introduce you to Colleen Ashford, a speech-language pathologist and one of the dedicated clinicians inside our Grow Your Private Practice Program. Colleen is the owner and founder of Ashford Speech and Advocacy PC, a mobile and virtual private practice based in Vista, California where she provides evaluations, treatment, consultations, and advocacy at IEP meetings.For Colleen, starting her own practice was about more than flexibility and income—it was about authentic, values-driven work. She has created a unique model that allows her to serve early intervention clients and act as a special education advocate, ensuring families are supported at every step.In this episode, Colleen reveals how leaving the constraints of clinic and school jobs allowed her to design a practice that fits her life, serves her community deeply, and lets her show up as her full, authentic self.Colleen Ashford is a licensed speech-language pathologist and certified special education advocate. After graduating from the University of Illinois with her bachelor's and Illinois State University with her master's, she began her career in a public elementary school with a bilingual program, which fueled her focus on improving her Spanish to better serve her students and families. Love brought her to Southern California, where she worked in multidisciplinary clinics alongside OTs and PTs, learning invaluable lessons about sensory and motor development that inform her holistic approach today.Now in her full-time practice, Colleen's areas of focus include AAC, Autism, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and parent coaching in early intervention. She is passionate about providing culturally responsive early intervention services to the Spanish-speaking population in her own neighborhood. Always an advocate at her core—and now in title—Colleen equips every parent she serves with knowledge of their educational rights and how to navigate the world of special education. Beyond her community, she brings honest conversations about the IEP process to listeners everywhere through her podcast, Unfiltered IEPs.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Leaving a "good job" to answer the craving for flexibility and authentic impactThe moment she realized her school-based experience was a superpower for families in needBuilding a hybrid practice with multiple revenue streams, from early intervention to AAC coachingHow embracing systems gave her back her time and freedomColleen is a powerful example of how you can design a practice that aligns with your deepest values. We are so grateful to have her wisdom and passion in our Grow Program. Her journey proves that with the right tools and community, you can build a career that doesn't just sustain you, but fulfills you.Want to build or scale a private practice that fuels your passion and gives you the autonomy you crave—just like Colleen? Discover how our Grow Your Private Practice...

The Infamous Podcast
Episode 507 – Wonder Knight Traveling from One Problem to the Next

The Infamous Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026


Trials by Seven, Auditions by Fire This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the latest two episodes of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Season 1, Episodes 3 and 4), plus the full first season of Marvel Television's Wonder Man on Disney+. RIP James Van Der Beek. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 RIP James Van Der Beek: 03:35 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (E3): 10:36 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (E4): 20:44 Wonder Man (Season 1): 42:00 In Memoriam: James Van Der Beek (1977–2026) James Van Der Beek, the actor who became a defining face of late-1990s television as Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek, has died at age 48 after a short battle with an aggressive colorectal cancer. He passed peacefully on February 11, 2026, with his wife, Kimberly, and their six children by his side. Van Der Beek's breakout role on Dawson's Creek helped shape a generation of teen storytelling on television, and the show's honest exploration of adolescence made him a familiar presence to millions of viewers. After the series ran from 1998 to 2003, he continued working across television and film in a wide range of roles, from the high school football drama Varsity Blues to camera-savvy self-parody on Don't Trust the B–– in Apartment 23 and crime procedurals like CSI: Cyber. His candid sharing of his cancer journey in recent years also raised awareness of early-onset colorectal cancer. Friends, fans, and colleagues paid tribute to his warmth, humor, and impact both on and off screen. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and their six children, whose privacy the family has asked the public to respect during this time of mourning. We celebrate James's work, his openness, and the joy his performances brought to so many. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO) S1E3: “The Squire” (Released Feb 1, 2026)  Summary: Egg pushes to become Dunk's real squire while the Ashford tourney turns uglier. Aerion's cruelty escalates both on and off the lists, and Dunk's sense of “knightly justice” finally boils over, forcing Egg to reveal exactly who he is. Main cast (key players in the series): Peter Claffey (Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall), Dexter Sol Ansell (Aegon “Egg” Targaryen), Finn Bennett (Prince Aerion “Brightflame” Targaryen), Daniel Ings (Ser Lyonel Baratheon), Bertie Carvel (Prince Baelor “Breakspear” Targaryen), Sam Spruell (Prince Maekar Targaryen), Tanzyn Crawford (Tanselle). Production notes: Directed by Sarah Adina Smith. Written by Hiram Martinez, Annie Julia Wyman, and Ira Parker. Series created by Ira Parker and George R. R. Martin, and adapts the “Dunk and Egg” novellas beginning with The Hedge Knight. Rating Out of 5 The Kingdom’s Most Dangerous Puppet Show Brian: 4.12/5 Darryl: 4.2/5 S1E4: “Seven” (Released Feb 6, 2026)  Summary: With Dunk imprisoned and Egg's identity detonating into the open, the consequence is pure Westeros: a trial by combat, except Aerion demands the rarer “trial by seven.” Dunk must assemble champions fast, loyalty gets stress-tested, and the episode ends with a big, crowd-facing choice that turns the whole situation into a franchise-sized moment. Main cast (key players in the series): Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Sam Spruell, Daniel Ings, Henry Ashton (Prince Daeron Targaryen), Edward Ashley (Ser Steffon Fossoway), Youssef Kerkour (Steely Pate). Production notes: Directed by Sarah Adina Smith. Written by Aziza Barnes, Annie Julia Wyman, and Ira Parker. The season premiered Jan 18, 2026, on HBO and is planned as a six-episode season adapting The Hedge Knight. Rating Out of 5 Seven Knights for Seven Gods Brian: 4.57/5 Darryl: 4.571/5 Wonder Man (Disney+) Premise (season-level): In the MCU's version of Hollywood, the “Doorman Clause” bans superpowered people from working in entertainment. Struggling actor Simon Williams, who secretly has powers, teams up with Trevor Slattery as they chase roles in a remake of an in-universe Wonder Man movie. Episode titles and summaries: 1. “Matinee” – Simon's career day goes sideways fast, but meeting Trevor leads him straight toward the Wonder Man remake orbit, plus attention from Damage Control. 2. “Self-Tape” – Trevor's deal with the DODC tightens while Simon's attempt at a simple audition spirals, and his powers flare under pressure. 3. “Pacoima” – Trevor goes undercover at Simon's family gathering, and Simon's anger cracks the mask he has been wearing. 4. “Doorman” – The origin story of DeMarr Davis and the incident that turns a weird power into a headline, with consequences for superpowered performers. 5. “Found Footage” – (Add your recap notes here) 6. “Callback” – (Add your recap notes here) 7. “Kathy Friedman” – A spotlight moment turns into a pressure test for Simon and Trevor when the story around them starts to become the story. 8. “Yucca Valley” – Trevor makes a choice that reframes everything, the DODC plays its hand, and Simon makes his own counter-move in the finale. Main cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Simon Williams), Ben Kingsley (Trevor Slattery), X Mayo (Janelle Jackson), Zlatko Burić (Von Kovak), Arian Moayed (P. Cleary), Joe Pantoliano (as himself), Byron Bowers (DeMarr Davis / Doorman), Josh Gad (as himself). Production notes: Created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest, with Guest as showrunner. Filming began in Los Angeles in April 2023, paused during the 2023 WGA strike, then resumed and wrapped in 2024. Cretton directed the first two episodes, James Ponsoldt directed episodes 3 and 4, Tiffany Johnson directed episodes 5 and 6, and Stella Meghie directed episodes 7 and 8. Rating Out of 10 Is it really that bad that Josh Gad disappeared into Doorman? Brian (Season 1): 7.95/10 Darryl (Season 1): 7.65/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

WATCH DEM THRONES by Black With No Chaser
AKOTSK "THE HEDGE KNIGHT" SEASON 1 EP1 RECAP

WATCH DEM THRONES by Black With No Chaser

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 57:13


Send a textThis premiere episode is all about introducing us to our two main characters...Dunc and Egg. We start off with the burial of Ser Arlen Pennytree by Dunc, which is the catalyst for him going on a trek to Ashford to participate in a tourney. On his way there, he stops at an inn...and this is where he first encounters Egg. And now their adventures begin...#AKOTSK #DunkandEgg #HboMax #Watchdemthrones #Blackwithnochaser #demdragons #demthrones 

We Was Dragons: A HBO House Of The Dragon Podcast
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Episode 3 - The Cosplay Squire

We Was Dragons: A HBO House Of The Dragon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 70:59


“The Squire” changes everything. In Episode 3 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the mystery behind Dunk's curious young squire is finally unraveled: Egg is no commoner—he's Aegon Targaryen, a prince of the royal bloodline. As Westeros still reels from the Blackfyre Rebellion, the tourney at Ashford becomes a stage for dynastic power plays, family tension, and looming consequences for Dunk's bold punch to a prince's jaw.Brandon & Chanel break down all the royal secrets, political subtext, and lore-packed moments from this pivotal episode in George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg adaptation.

Jay Towers in the Morning
Michigan's Zing Ashford Talks Be Happy and her film career

Jay Towers in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 7:20 Transcription Available


Jay Towers sits down with Zing Ashford Talks Be Happy and Her Big Momento talk about her fast-rising career and her new Lifetime movie Be Happy, presented by Mary J. Blige. Zing opens up about growing up in Michigan, landing a breakout role alongside Tisha Campbell and Mekhi Phifer, and the surreal moment she realized she was sharing the call sheet with Hollywood legends. Plus, why this film is one she says people will be watching for years—and what genre she wants to tackle next.

The Infamous Podcast
Episode 506 – A Knight and an Egg Walk into a Tourney

The Infamous Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026


The Bald Prince and His Tall Knight Make Perfect Travel Companions This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the new GOT spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. And Wonderman Episode 1. All this and… some Brandon Sanderson news. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Sanderson: 8:45 Wonderman: 19:00 Dunk & Egg: 35:07 Brandon Sanderson's Literary Fantasy Universe ‘Cosmere' Picked Up by Apple TV (Exclusive) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/brandon-sandersons-mistborn-stormlight-archive-movie-tv-1236487271/ Wonderman (Disney+) Episode 1 – “Matinee” (Premiere) Episode 1 introduces us to Simon Williams (played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), a struggling actor and stuntman whose career is in a tailspin. After being fired from a TV role and dumped by his girlfriend, Simon is at a crossroads. When he runs into Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley), a fellow actor with an eccentric reputation, he learns Slattery is auditioning for a remake of the classic superhero film Wonder Man — a movie Simon loved as a kid and which inspired him to pursue acting in the first place. Simon pushes for a shot at the role, but his agent refuses. Undeterred, he somehow lands an audition alongside Slattery anyway. Slattery gives him advice that helps him make an impression. Meanwhile, Department of Damage Control agent P. Cleary secretly contacts Slattery with instructions to watch Simon closely because he might have actual superpowers, tying Simon's acting ambitions to real-world MCU stakes. This episode sets up two parallel arcs: Simon's Hollywood hustle and dream of stardom, and the hint that he may be more than just an actor, potentially linking him to actual superhero abilities and the broader Marvel universe. Tone-wise, Episode 1 blends industry satire, comedy, and superhero setup, spotlighting the absurdities of Hollywood while weaving in classic MCU connective tissue. Ratings: Out of 5 Here’s a Note For You… Get Out Darryl: 3.75/5 Brian: 3.8/5 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max) Episode 1 – “The Hedge Knight” This premiere introduces Dunk (Ser Duncan the Tall) and Egg (the boy who becomes his squire), setting up the tone and stakes for the series. It takes place about 100 years before Game of Thrones and focuses on a smaller-scale story full of character and humor rather than sweeping war and politics. Here's what happens: Dunk buries his mentor, Ser Arlan of Pennytree, and takes his sword, shield, and three horses as he heads toward the Ashford tourney, hoping to make his name and find work. At an inn, he meets a young bald boy who asks to be his squire. After initially refusing, Dunk ultimately accepts him and names the boy Egg. At Ashford, Dunk tries to enter the tournament but learns he needs someone reputable to vouch for him. He seeks out knights who knew Ser Arlan, but nobody will put their name on the line for a wandering hedge knight. Along the way we see the rough, earthy humor and grounded Westerosi world the show is leaning into (including some decidedly human moments missing from prior franchise entries). By the end, Dunk officially becomes Ser Duncan the Tall, and he and Egg share a moment under the stars, signaling the start of their journey together. Tone note: it's lighter and more character-focused than Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, blending heartfelt moments with gritty, grounded humor. Episode 2 – “Hard Salt Beef” In the second episode, Dunk's quest to enter the Ashford tourney continues and the story expands slightly into the world's wider politics and personality. Key beats: Dunk spends much of the episode telling other knights about his mentor Ser Arlan, trying to get someone to vouch for him so he can compete, but keeps getting brushed off. Egg helps by pointing out the unfairness of Dunk needing permission when he's already a knight, showing how their dynamic is evolving. Members of House Targaryen arrive at the tourney — princes including Baelor, Maekar, and Aerion — and their presence adds weight to the event. Dunk overhears a conversation about missing Targaryen children and uses the moment (and a bit of boldness) to appeal directly to Prince Baelor to vouch for him. Baelor does remember Ser Arlan and, while not lavish in praise, quietly ensures Dunk's name is added to the tournament list. Dunk and Egg also start to settle more into the tourney rhythm — from watching performances to joining in games — as Dunk grapples with what legacy and honor really mean in this world. This episode deepens the relationship between Dunk and Egg, introduces more of Westeros's nobility (in a relatively casual, grounded way), and frames Dunk's struggles not just to fight but to matter. Quick Character & World Context Dunk and Egg are adapted from the Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas by George R.R. Martin. The series is intentionally smaller in scale, focusing on relationships and the everyday lives of knights and squires rather than epic political wars or dragons. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

House of R
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Episode 2 Deep Dive

House of R

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 158:27


Mal and Jo are back with Dunk and Egg to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'! They talk about Dunk as Ser Arlan's legacy, the Targaryens' arrival, and the start of the tourney. And, of course, they have plenty of thoughts about THAT Ser Arlan scene. (00:00) Intro (08:12) Opening Snapshot (21:45) Dunk remembers Ser Arlan. Does anyone else? (53:52) Egg gives Dunk a pep talk (58:09) The Targaryens arrive at Ashford (01:06:30) Dunk meets Aerion Brightflame (01:10:22) Dunk meets the Kingsguard (01:21:21) Dunk makes his pitch to Baelor (Maekar is also here) (01:50:09) Puppet shows and shield commissions (02:03:57) Egg has another pep talk for Dunk—but wants one too (02:06:30) Tug-of-war (02:08:40) Dunk seeks an armorer (02:11:51) Dunk says goodbye to Sweetfoot (02:16:35) It's time for the opening joust (02:24:49) Dunk reflects on Arlan's legacy and makes a pledge (02:28:13) Book spoilers! Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Streaming Things: Binge and Nerd
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S1:E2 "Hard Salt Beef"

Streaming Things: Binge and Nerd

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 89:04


On this episode of Streaming Things, Kit, Andy, and Steve break down season 1 episode 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, titled “Hard Salt Beef.” After striking out with the lords gathered at Ashford, Dunk finally sees an opening and boldly makes his case directly to Baelor Targaryen. You can probably already guess that this is Steve's favorite episode ever...00:00:00 - Introduction00:12:56 - Overall Thoughts00:28:39 - Scene by Scene Recap01:03:32 - Valyrian Steals01:13:11 - Dragon Eggs01:25:07 - Mummer's DragonVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the Hype?!  WTF Edition
LIVE Reaction to 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Pilot Episode

What the Hype?! WTF Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 43:39


We're riding back into Westeros with Dunk & Egg, George R.R. Martin's lighter, lore-rich prequel following the unlikely duo of Ser Duncan the Tall and his sharp squire, Egg—set about 90 years before Game of Thrones. We break down how this series fits between House of the Dragon and ASOIAF, dig into the three original novellas, and react to a pilot that's surprisingly breezier (yes, including some truly unhinged Westerosi gross-out moments). From tourneys at Ashford to meta jokes, lighter music, and the birth of a legendary partnership, we wrap by picking favorite moments and deciding if we're all in for the season ahead. Interested in checking out Eric's prior coverage of this story? Look no further: https://gameofowns.com/197 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon
Journeying to Ashford Meadow (with George R.R. Martin)

The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 41:39


To help get listeners ready for the new series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen are joined by George R.R. Martin, who created Westeros over three decades ago. They discuss what inspired George to write the original Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas and what knighthood means in this world. Jason and Greta also break down the trailer and play a new game called “Would You Knight It?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices