Podcasts about Athens

It's Cinco de Luncho time, and this list goes global. With the NFL expanding internationally, the guys draft their Top 5 dream international destinations to host a game, and the debate gets wild. From St. Andrews in Scotland to Athens, Greece, Jasper National Park in Canada, the pyramids of Giza, and even Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background, every pick sparks strong reactions. Tiki shuts down the Athens hype in a hurry, Venice catches a stray, and Iceland somehow enters the chat. It's scenic backdrops, golf trips disguised as football weekends, and pure lunchtime chaos as the NFL goes worldwide.

“The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers,” sneers a rebel henchman in Shakespeare's “Henry VI.” Hélène Landemore, a political scientist at Yale, has another idea: let's fire all the politicians. She has a point, doesn't she? Most of 'em are beholden to donors, allergic to accountability, and more interested in stuffing their reelection coffers than serving the public good. But what's the alternative? Well, Hélène believes we could break the partisan gridlock and restore public trust by letting ordinary citizens, chosen at random, set the agenda and craft legislation. That may sound preposterous, but in her new book, Politics Without Politicians, she blends examples from ancient Athens to modern-day France to show citizen rule in action and argue that it might just save democracy. This episode was guest-hosted by one of our favorite citizens, Michael Kovnat. If you'd like more of his dulcet tones and shrewd insights, check out his daily podcast (The Next Big Idea Daily) and newsletter (Book of the Day). Watch The Next Big Idea on YouTube! You can find our episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sponsored By: Bitdefender — Get 30% off your plan at ⁠bitdefender.com/idea⁠ Factor — Head to ⁠⁠factormeals.com/idea50off⁠⁠ and use code idea50off to get 50% off your first box Granola — Get three months free at ⁠granola.ai/idea⁠ Shopify — Start your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/nbi⁠⁠⁠⁠

Now on air: Prog & Roll Radio Show 0:37 Intro by George and Diamond Dave 1:22 JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS Hideaway 3:17 Blues Breakers ( Feat. Eric Clapton) (1966) Diamond Dave’s intro . to Jimi Hendrix.. 1:01 JIMI HENDRIX Voodoo Child (Slight Return) 5:15 Electric Ladyland (1968) STEVE RAY VAUGHAN & DOUBLE TROUBLE The Sky is Crying 4:36 The Sky is Crying (1991) DEVADIP CARLOS SANTANA Oneness 6:22 Oneness: Silver Dreams – Golden Reality (1979) Prog & Roll Radio Show Live from Athens, Greece 0:42 George and Dave’s intro to the 2nd Part 1:52 WISHBONE ASH The King Will Come 7:06 Argus (1972) Diamond Dave’s intro to Dire Straits 0:30 DIRE STRAITS Brothers in Arms 7:00 Brothers in Arms (1985) Diamond Dave’s intro to Gary Moore 1:09 GARY MOORE The Loner 5:56 Wild Frontier (1987) RORY GALLAGHER Crest of a Wave 6:01 Deuce (1971) Diamond Dave’s intro to Thin Lizzy 0:39 THIN LIZZY Emerald 4:34 Live and Dangerous (1978) UFO Rock Bottom 6:29 Phenomenon (1974) (2019 Remaster) Diamond Dave’s intro to Brian May 0:32 BRIAN MAY Resurrection (Feat. Cozy Powell) 5:28 Back to the Light (1992) Diamond Dave’s intro to Joe Satriani 0:24 JOE SATRIANI Big Bad Moon 5:16 Flying in a Blue Dream (1989) Dave and Lin’s intro Yngwie Malmsteen 1:35 YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Amberdawn 4:23 Magnum Opus (1995) Prog & Roll Radio Show with GFreedom and Diamond Dave 0:18 STEVE ROTHERY Summer’s End 8:47 The Ghosts of Pripyat (2014) Final Message from George and DD 2:12 PINK FLOYD Sorrow 10:48 Pulse (Live) (1995) (2005 Remaster)

Paris Chong and Ray Barbee bond over the bittersweet reality of post-pandemic travel, despite their busy schedules. Paris shares her upcoming plans to travel to Athens, Greece, and then to Wetzler for an international gallerist meeting, admitting that she actually prefers staying home with her dog and kid. Ray Barbee echoes this sentiment, agreeing that the pandemic "spoiled" them both, making them realize how much they enjoy being home, even while acknowledging the exciting opportunities that travel provides.Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Ray Barbeehttps://youtu.be/RNds97LPlq8https://www.theparischongshow.com

Discussions about democracy probably started in Athens about 2500 years ago. A truism is that society is democratic to the extent that its citizens play a meaningful role in managing public affairs. Democracy is located within the capitalist economic system, infamous for producing colossal inequality. There's no level playing field, as great income and wealth translate into political power for the haves at the expense of the have-nots. We have procedural democracy: elections, broadcast debates, primaries, etc. Citizens are largely marginalized, overwhelmed by big money and powerful lobbies. Look at the widespread demand to ban assault weapons of war, for universal single-payer health care, to protect the environment, and for affordable housing. People want those things but elites have a simple message. Vote. Then go home and leave everything to us. Actual democracy is hollowed out. A Davos-type class rules. Recorded at the University of Colorado.

We can't believe we're already at the end of February. We'll close it out with a bang on today's episode of In The Circle.First, the guys recap Wednesday's impactful results, including Boston beating Duke again and Clemson's statement win in Athens.Next, Oklahoma State ace Ruby Meylan returns to the podcast after earning Big 12 Pitcher of the Week honors. She shares her thoughts on last week's dominant stretch and what it was like facing her former travel-ball teammate Jordy Frahm.Finally, Omaha head coach Mike Heard joins the show. The Mavericks are No. 2 in the latest D1Softball Mid-Major Poll and are headed to Bogle Park for a weekend tournament. Coach Heard breaks down his team's recent run of success and the continued investment in the program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Welcome to episode 235 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Theo Dedes, a UEFA Pro License coach who recently led TSG Hoffenheim's women's team in Germany. From growing up in Athens to coaching at the highest level in European football, Theo shares what modern leadership really looks like, why empathy beats authority in today's game, and what it takes to survive - and thrive - in one of the most pressure-filled industries in the world. SPONSOR: Listeners of the Sports Management Podcast get an exclusive 20% off on SportsPro+ with the code SMPOD20. All you need to do is head to sportspro.com/membership and start exploring today. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 The UEFA Pro License Explained 02:01 Eligible for Champions League 02:36 The Coach as Manager 04:33 The Loneliness of Leadership 05:49 Controlling the Uncontrollable 07:29 Managing Friction Inside the Squad 08:51 Handling Weekly Pressure 10:22 Being a Young Head Coach 12:31 Coaching as Brand & Identity 15:13 Greece vs Germany Leadership Styles 17:25 The Coaching Odyssey 19:50 Why Germany Felt Fair 21:17 Learning from Termination 31:15 Advice for Future Pro Coaches 33:00 Outro Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com

Welcome back to this brand new season of the Rhythms For Life podcast! Freshly thawed from the ice storm that hit Nashville a couple weeks ago, Gabe and Rebekah welcome their longtime friend, global speaker, and prolific author, Christine Caine. As she approaches her 60th birthday, Christine shares her inspiring 60 at 60 challenge: committing to 60 new experiences to keep her brain and spirit thriving. This conversation dives deep into the heart of Christine's new book, The Faith to Flourish, which explores the profound spiritual symbolism of the olive tree. Together, they discuss how to move from a season of "languishing" to one of flourishing, drawing wisdom from the life of David and the resilience of the sacred olive trees in Athens.In this episode, you'll hear: The 60 at 60 Challenge: Christine's recent adventures in Alaska, including sleeping in an igloo and dog sledding, and why novelty is essential for a thriving brain The Sacred Olive Tree: The moment in Athens that shifted Christine's perspective on faith and endurance. Flourishing in the Cave: How David's words in Psalm 52:8 provide a roadmap for staying positive and fruitful even when life feels like a crisis. Overcoming Languish: Addressing the post-COVID mojo loss and how to reconnect with a rhythm of life that leads to spiritual health Patient Endurance: Why the slow growth of an olive tree is a beautiful picture of the long-term faithfulness God requires of us. Resources: Buy Christine's Book: The Faith to Flourish by Christine Caine Christine's Website: ChristineCaine.com Follow Christine on Instagram: @ChristineCaine Learn about A21: A21.org Join us November 19-20 for our Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN. Register now and save $200 when you use the code EH200. Get The Fight for Us book and curriculum: The Fight For Us Take the THINQ Assessment: https://thinqassessment.scoreapp.com/ Create a free THINQ Account: Access more trusted content at thinqmedia.com More from the THINQ Podcast Network: UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons: https://www.youtube.com/@gabe_lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips: https://www.youtube.com/@InFormedParent NextUp with Grant Skeldon: https://www.youtube.com/@GrantSkeldon NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurofaith-with-curt-thompson-md/id1613240148 THINQ Podcast with Gabe Lyons: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinq-media-podcast/id1072608281

Ileana Makri is an Athens-based jewelry designer who is treasured by Capitol (and so many others!) for her signature pieces from the thread band to the evil eye.  In this episode of What We Wore, she shares why, to her, stones are alive—why she feels a deep connection to those formed by nature, and why that energy matters in the pieces she creates.⁠ ⁠ Watch the full conversation on YouTube to step inside Ileana's world.⁠

Holy Distress: How One Man Shook an Entire City Have you ever walked into a city—or even a room—and felt something stir deep inside you? Not anger. Not annoyance. But a holy distress. In this episode, Rob Skinner takes us to Acts 17 and walks with Paul into Athens—the intellectual capital of the ancient world. One man. One city. One burning conviction. Paul wasn't impressed by Athens' architecture, culture, or ideas. He was distressed. Why? Because the city was full of idols and people didn't know God. This message is a blueprint for spiritual courage in a modern city.

We throw the notes out the window and just hit record the second Rhonda walks in the door — because we were in two different states all weekend and somehow didn't actually talk about any of it until now. Rhonda breaks down her girls' trip to Athens, Georgia for a Bailey Zimmerman concert, complete with rainy plans, Parents' Weekend crowds, questionable hotel choices, and an Uber ride that felt like the opening scene of a horror movie (but, spoiler, everyone survives). Meanwhile, Jeremy's weekend turns into a full-on Disney-to-DC sprint: Hollywood Studios and EPCOT festival bites, a detour to Disney Springs with friends, a peek at a two-person DVC tower studio at Riviera with a killer Spaceship Earth view, and a stop at Cake Bake Shop that ends with banana pudding magic. And then… it's off property chaos time. Think: smoky lobby, system outage, no key card, a toilet that won't flush, and a very real “time is money” reminder that ties right back into our on-property vs off-property debate from last episode. It's funny, it's honest, it's chaotic in the best way — and it's basically you sitting at the kitchen table with us.

Have you ever felt torn when you see another church leader fall publicly?Part of you wants to defend the Church, but another part of you knows we can't just sweep sin under the rug. We are seeing headlines everywhere about "Cover-Up Culture," and honestly, it's "trendy", in some instances it may be true, and in some, it may be love seeking to cover. But it leaves us with a really hard question: Is it ever okay to judge? And how do we JUDGE RIGHTLY without being JUDGEMENTAL?We've been taught "Judge not," but does that mean we stay silent when leadership turns toxic?In this episode, my friend Leigh Sloan (Pastor & Author) joins me to have a raw, honest conversation about the difference between being judgmental and exercising righteous judgment. We are peeling back the layers on how to spot the difference between a "mistake" and a "pattern," and how to guard your own heart from bitterness when the leaders you looked up to let you down.Grab your coffee, friend. We need to talk about this. ☕️In this episode, we discuss:Cover-Up Culture: what's the difference between love that covers, and unhealthy cover-upsDiscernment vs. Suspicion: How to know if you are sensing the Holy Spirit or just being critical.The "Lumpy Carpet": What happens when we try to ignore the mess in the church.Restoration: Is it possible for fallen leaders to come back? (And what that might actually look like).Resources Mentioned:Connect with Leigh Sloan: bravenation.onlineCheck out Leigh's content: She is a powerful voice for courage in the Kingdom—go give her some love!✨ HEARING GOD'S VOICE CHALLENGE:Do you want to know clearly when God is speaking to you? I've put together a Free 5-Day Email Series to help you break through the noise and hear His precious voice.

"Small to mid-size organizations can accomplish a tremendous amount of impact when they work together, shoulder to shoulder in joyful service." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, The Animal Rights Foundation, The Trapper's Tips & Tricks Certification Workshop, and The Community Cat Clinic. In this episode of the Community Cats Podcast, host Stacy LeBaron sits down with Dr. Cheryl McCormick, CEO of the Athens Area Humane Society, for an energetic and inspiring conversation on scaling high-impact, humane strategies for managing community cats. Drawing on her rich background in wildlife ecology and nonprofit leadership, Cheryl shares how her visit to Operation Catnip in Florida sparked a major shift in her organization's approach—resulting in a game-changing, high-volume spay/neuter initiative dubbed "Snip & Tip." Listeners will hear how Cheryl and her team implemented this model in Georgia, overcoming scorching summer heat, logistical hurdles, and community challenges to sterilize 166 cats in just two days. She outlines the lean-staff, volunteer-driven model powered by professional trappers, strategic scheduling, and strong partnerships with funders. The episode is filled with practical strategies, insights into vet school partnerships, and tips for leveraging data and geography to reduce feline overpopulation—especially in underserved rural areas. If you're looking for ways to improve cat welfare, build collaborative rescue models, or create sustainable TNR programs, this episode is a masterclass in innovation and impact at scale. Press Play Now For: How a visit to Operation Catnip inspired a major organizational pivot Strategies for high-volume, low-cost sterilization events in rural areas Why Cheryl believes cat care is a powerful public health initiative Building sustainable vet pipelines through early student engagement The magic of "stone soup" funding models for humane programs Tips on starting community-based "cat action teams" and local satellite support Resources & Links: Athens Area Humane Society Operation Catnip RedRover Shelter Animals Count Fix Georgia Pets BISSELL Pet Foundation - Fix the Future Georgia Pet Foundation

A lot of business news on today's report. But first, some in Dadeville want the state AG to step in on that mass-shooting case. Then there are a couple big builds in the works, an affordable-housing project in Athens and an "AI factor" in Birmingham. Also, if you've been up nights worrying that a day will come when we won't have enough fast-food fried chicken, then I have news that should ease your mind if not your waistline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner talk betting for Tuesday. Griffin Warner returned to break down a packed Tuesday card featuring Champions League second leg matchups and a deep slate of college basketball, while also unveiling a significant promotional offer. The European focus begins with Atletico Madrid hosting Club Bruges after a dramatic 3 3 draw in Belgium. Atletico, now one and a quarter goal favorites at home, surrendered both a 2 0 and 3 2 lead in the first leg. Bruges, who covered plus one and a half previously, showed resilience with several quality attacking moments and a late equalizer. With aggregate scoring determining advancement and extra time looming if tied, Warner prefers holding Bruges plus one and a quarter, anticipating a potentially conservative Atletico approach if they secure a lead. The to advance price heavily favors Atletico, yet Warner does not dismiss Bruges entirely. Inter Milan face a steeper challenge, trailing 3 1 on aggregate to Norwegian side Butuglimpt. Inter are two goal favorites in Milan and minus 1.30 to advance despite the deficit. Road goals no longer matter, increasing the likelihood of extra time if Inter win by two. Warner expects Butuglimpt to defend but remain opportunistic on counters, suggesting plus two and the under three and three quarters could offer value in a controlled match where Inter must press but may struggle to run away. Bayer Leverkusen return home with a 2 0 advantage over Olympiakos after scoring twice in quick succession in Athens. Leverkusen are three quarter goal favorites, yet Warner sees intrigue in Olympiakos if forced to attack. The total sits at three shaded under, but given both sides' scoring tendencies he leans toward over three at plus money, even though Leverkusen are overwhelming favorites to advance. Newcastle's tie appears effectively decided after a dominant first leg against an Azerbaijani opponent, with the English side laying two and a half goals. Warner notes lineup dependent volatility and suggests monitoring numbers shortly before kickoff. Shifting to college basketball, Washington laying five at Rutgers raises red flags due to travel and Rutgers' home setting. Dayton catching five at home against St. Louis stands out given the Flyers' environment despite SLU's strong resume. Notre Dame plus seventeen against top ranked Duke is described as a hold your nose spot, while Georgetown as a short home favorite versus Marquette fits Warner's preferred range for laying points. He questions Virginia's rating against NC State, highlights Cincinnati plus six at Texas Tech after a key injury to JT Toppin, and evaluates West Virginia at Oklahoma State in a Big 12 bubble battle. Oklahoma plus two at home against Auburn becomes the featured play, with Warner expressing skepticism toward short road favorites in critical bubble scenarios. Additional notes include intrigue with Florida State as a home underdog to Miami, Arizona State catching points at TCU, and Nevada at pickem hosting New Mexico. The promotional code West25 offers 25 percent off any purchase at Pregame.com through March 2, including season long access packages, marking the largest discount he has provided on the platform. The official best bet closes the show with Oklahoma plus two on the home floor in Norman against Auburn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send a textFear is powerful. It can override logic, silence intuition, and convince us to stay small.But what if fear isn't your intuition at all?In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with spiritual psychotherapist, clinical mental health counselor, hypnotherapist, shamanic practitioner, and actor Maria Micha for a grounded conversation about subconscious blocks, ancestral patterns, and reclaiming personal power.From growing up in Athens, Greece, to studying in the UK and later expanding her work in Singapore and Los Angeles, Maria shares how her journey led her to blend psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, neuroscience, and spiritual practice to help individuals transform from the inside out.Together, Jennifer and Maria explore how education can disconnect us from our inner voice, how fear often masquerades as intuition, and why life's biggest challenges can become catalysts for growth.This episode isn't about quick fixes.It's about awareness, curiosity, and remembering that there is always more available to you.⭐ What You'll Hear in This Episode✅ Why fear can override intuition — and how to tell the difference✅ How education trains us to doubt our inner voice✅ Training intuition through low-stakes decisions✅ The subconscious mind and how beliefs form neural pathways✅ How challenges catalyze growth✅ Breaking victim mentality and reclaiming personal power✅ The impact of ancestral patterns on money, identity, and behavior✅ The connection between thoughts, somatization, and physical health✅ Maria's three-part definition of success✅ How psychotherapy informs her work as an actor

On the Feb. 23 edition: There is another confirmed case of measles in Georgia; A new study shows that teachers support a ban on cell phones in the classroom; And a coalition of religious groups held a candlelight vigil in Athens last night to remember people detained by ICE.

Comenzamos el episodio analizando el inminente evento de Apple previsto para el 4 de marzo, el cual parece que se planteará más como una "experiencia" presencial en ciudades como Nueva York, Londres y Shanghái que como una keynote tradicional. Discutimos las expectativas sobre el hardware que se presentará, destacando la muy probable llegada del iPhone 17e, la renovación de la gama iPad y, especialmente, el rumoreado MacBook económico con chip A18 Pro, un dispositivo que podría tener un precio muy agresivo para competir en el sector educativo. Profundizamos también en las novedades de la beta de iOS 26.4, donde expresamos nuestra decepción por la ausencia de la nueva Siri, aunque valoramos la llegada de listas de reproducción con IA en Apple Music. Sin embargo, el punto central del análisis de software es el cambio técnico en Apple Podcasts, que ahora soportará vídeo mediante streaming HLS; explicamos cómo Apple busca competir con YouTube y Spotify en el videopodcast sin alojar los archivos, pero controlando la monetización de la publicidad dinámica. Además, comentamos el aviso del fin del soporte para Rosetta 2, lo que marcaría el final definitivo de la transición de Intel a Apple Silicon. Por último, repasamos otras noticias de actualidad como la activación por defecto de la protección contra dispositivos robados y las quejas sobre la interfaz al redimensionar ventanas en las versiones recientes del sistema. También abordamos la próxima reunión de accionistas, donde el impacto y la devolución de los aranceles serán temas clave, y cerramos con las novedades de Apple TV+, incluyendo la trágica noticia sobre la productora de Tehran, el limbo de la serie The Savant y la llegada de la Fórmula 1 a la plataforma con proyecciones en salas IMAX. Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 - MacRumors Everything New in iOS 26.4 Beta 1 - MacRumors New in iOS 26.4 beta 1: Videos in Podcasts, encrypted RCS texts Israeli producer, Dana Eden, of spy thriller 'Tehran' found dead in Athens hotel: cops Video in Apple Podcasts - all the details iOS 26.4 beta 1: Here are the new iPhone features - 9to5Mac Google just confirmed what Android fans have been praying to hear about AirDrop sharing - Android Authority New Siri Runs Into Problems, Features Could Be Pushed to iOS 26.5 and iOS 27 - MacRumors tahoe rounded corners news ycombinator - Buscar con Google Aaron en X: "Apple has confirmed macOS 28 https://t.co/y1V6ebTbZV" / X Resizing windows on macOS Tahoe – the saga continues – no.heger

This week, we're remembering Jesse Jackson, and chatting about his legacy. We also remember the great Robert Duvall and also James Van Der Beek, and chime in on his go fund me controversy. Parker heads to the Lunar Festival in Athens and almost meets Michael Stipe, i guess. Then it's a weird encounter, and was Jesus a mushroom? You'll have to listen to find out. Power bills are soaring, and a Vape Shop looms on the horizon. Only on the BLC Podcast.     #blcpodcast #podcastingforthepeople #funny #podcast #greenvillesc #scpodcast #yeahthatgreenville Listen at: https://americasfavoritepodcast.com Tweet the Show: https://twitter.com/blcworld Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blcpodcast/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blcpodcast/ Buy Fred and Allan Beer: https://www.patreon.com/blcworld

We revisit Pretty in Pink at 40 and admit the movie's plot is fine while the soundtrack is legendary. We trade takes on Ducky, Blaine, Spader's chill menace, WLIR Screamers, and how a film's music can outlast its script.Then we fast-forward to a blistering live night with Drink the Sea at the 40 Watt in Athens, where Peter Buck, Barrett Martin, and Alain Johannes stitched songs to cinematic visuals and welcomed Mike Mills for a thunderous take on R.E.M.'s The One I Love.• Red Hot Chili Peppers Aeroplane chart note• Ramones estate ownership and legacy control• Lincoln Lawyer needle-drops and sampling talkLearn Something New orRemember Something OldPlease like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pagesReach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.comSend us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

What if the alliance that crushed Persia had become a lasting settlement? We revisit the brief window after Plataea and Mycale when Greece looked coordinated, and we test a bold idea: Athens commands the sea, Sparta secures the land, and both accept firm limits. From the outside it sounds elegant. Inside the machinery, doctrine, ideology, and economics pull the partnership apart.We trace why Spartan warfare favored short, decisive campaigns tied to helot stability, while Athenian power thrived on long-haul naval pressure, trade protection, and cumulative influence across the Aegean. Those clashing tempos made joint strategy awkward: one side sought closure, the other needed continuity. Then we tackle freedom itself. Sparta equated liberty with order and control; Athens tied it to participation and autonomy at home and, increasingly, among allies abroad. Each city believed it defended Hellenic freedom, yet each defined it in ways the other found threatening, turning coordination into a contest of values.Material realities widened the gap. The Piraeus, tribute, and fortified long walls made Athenian security inseparable from projection. Spartan strength remained agrarian and territorial, built for defense rather than maritime governance. Pausanias's overreach hastened a shift: Sparta withdrew from Ionia as Athens organized the Delian League, converting emergency leadership into durable influence. Could institutions have rescued a dual hegemony—arbitration councils, command rotations, codified spheres? Perhaps in theory, but the polis world resisted supra-city authority, and neither side could reliably practice the self-restraint required.Across strategy, culture, and political tempo, the same pattern emerges: wartime unity simplified choices; peacetime complexity revived incompatible logics. The result is a clear takeaway for students of ancient history and statecraft alike: alliances can win battles, but only institutions and shared definitions turn victory into order. If you found this exploration useful, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves Greek history, and leave a review with the single reform you think might have saved the partnership.Support the show

As Paul proclaims the gospel in Athens, we see both the challenge and the opportunity of speaking for Christ in a culture filled with competing beliefs. This passage reminds us to engage our world with courage, clarity, and compassion—confident that the risen Lord still calls sinners everywhere to repentance and faith.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Daniel VenturaTexts:Acts 17:16–34Series:Acts: The Church on Fire

Jade Long and Jessica Thompson of Athens, Georgia based Hotel Fiction have a simple routine for their songwriting sessions: make some brownies, pour some wine. And they like to be outside. It's not complicated. But while food, drink, and the outdoors are all common sources of inspiration for songwriters, one element of the Hotel Fiction writing process is unique. When they're outside, they often prefer the top of a parking deck on the University of Georgia's campus. (Long and Thompson are both UGA alums.)I've been a big Hotel Fiction fan ever since discovering them on a trip to Athens a few years ago. Our daughter is also a UGA alum and still lives in Athens, so we go there often. The city obviously has a rich music history, and there's still a lot of great music there.Hotel Fiction's latest album is Staring at the Sun.

Drawn to the Circle began with a field recording of a boar tusk horn calling people into a full circle. The sound comes from Malekula Island in Vanuatu, performed by Melteg Ike and Mal Maru of the Big Nambas cultural group, and recorded by Raymond Clausen in 1962. When I first heard it, I was struck by how two players became one sound. It felt less like music and more like an invitation — a call to gather.The idea of the circle stayed with me. A circle has no front or back, and no one stands above another. Across cultures, people meet in circles to listen, to share, and to mark time together. In this recording, the call draws people inward, toward community. I spent time researching the Big Nambas people and the island of Malekula, using archival material from the Pitt Rivers Museum. Looking at landscapes and objects helped me imagine the life around the sound. The piece came together quickly after that, shaped by thoughts about what connects us as humans. I found myself wondering how a call rooted in one community could arrive here with me in Athens, and how it might speak to my own sense of belonging.When composing, I treated the field recording as something living. The cello and voices follow its texture and tone, moving with it rather than leading it. My partner and baby daughter participated in the process and helped me record some of the percussion. Their presence became part of the piece, making the act of recording feel communal — less like producing a track, and more like standing in a circle together and responding to the call.Working with this recording has been a privilege. It has reminded me how deeply human the act of gathering is, and how sound can carry that impulse across place, time, and generation."Merer Pake": nDavu trumpet signal reimagined by Ana Habesh.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

Welcome to the audio podcast for Dogwood Church in Athens, TX.

A look at Athens helps our body understand the landscape of our door of utterance, Chapel Hill.

A conversation with American classicist, military historian, and conservative political commentator Victor Davis Hanson.We discuss:Why Epaminondas remains one of the most underrated commanders in Greek history, and how the loss of Plutarch's Life of Epaminondas has obscured his legacyThe pivotal liberation of Thebes in 378 BC: how a small band of conspirators overthrew the Spartan-backed oligarchy and sparked a democratic revolutionEpaminondas's strategic masterstroke at Leuctra — the deep oblique phalanx on the left — and how it shattered 200 years of Spartan military supremacyHow freeing the Messenian Helots and building Megalopolis, Mantinea, and Messene permanently encircled and emasculated Sparta as a great powerThe fatal miscalculation of 335 BC: why Thebes revolted against Alexander on the basis of a false rumor, and how every potential ally abandoned themThe recurring pattern of doomed civilizations — from Thebes to Carthage to Constantinople — that share delusions about allies, enemies, and their own declineWhat ancient history reveals about America's current strengths and vulnerabilities, from demographic pressures to the China threatSubscribe to the Cost of Glory newsletter for detailed maps, images, and analysis of this pivotal moment in ancient history: https://costofglory.substack.com/Get in touch at:Website: https://costofglory.comX: https://x.com/costofglory

S6:E16 If you keep hearing about the short-term rental tax loophole but it feels confusing, this episode makes it easy-peasy to understand. We unpack how 100% bonus depreciation can create big paper losses that may offset active income when structured correctly. Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. Overview A lot of smart, high-earning people are trying to "do the right thing" financially, but they are quietly stuck in analysis paralysis, platform dependence, or bad assumptions about what's actually possible. This episode sits inside that tension: you want real assets and real leverage, but you also want clarity, guardrails, and a plan that does not take over your life. That's the difference between buying a property and building an asset that actually performs.

S6:E16 If you keep hearing about the short-term rental tax loophole but it feels confusing, this episode makes it easy-peasy to understand. We unpack how 100% bonus depreciation can create big paper losses that may offset active income when structured correctly. Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. Overview A lot of smart, high-earning people are trying to "do the right thing" financially, but they are quietly stuck in analysis paralysis, platform dependence, or bad assumptions about what's actually possible. This episode sits inside that tension: you want real assets and real leverage, but you also want clarity, guardrails, and a plan that does not take over your life. That's the difference between buying a property and building an asset that actually performs.

News of this week’s passing of former University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL-Lafayette) basketball star Dwight “Bo” Lamar sparked a lot of memories.  Lamar was 74 and passed away at a nursing home in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. College basketball in Louisiana when Lamar played during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s was filled with dominant scorers and very little defense.  The word “defense” seemed to have been banned during this period. Explosive offense had become the name of the game. This brief period was defined by expert marksmanship and crowd-pleasing showmanship.  The high scoring antics of college basketball players like LSU’s “Pistol” Pete Maravich and the University of Houston’s “Big E” Elvin Hayes (born in Rayville, Louisiana) captured the imagination of fans. Less than an hour west of Pistol Pete Maravich and LSU, Bo Lamar and the USL Ragin’ Cajuns were entertaining fans in front of packed basketball arenas, too. Lamar was a virtual basketball scoring machine for the Ragin’ Cajuns from 1969-1973.  He averaged 31.2 points per game over his entire four-year college basketball career.  A first-team All-American as a senior, he was joined on that squad by future basketball Hall-of-Famers Bill Walton of UCLA and David Thompson of North Carolina State. The 6’2” Bo Lamar had one of the best jump shots I have ever seen. He elevated off the floor with ease and then lofted up a high arcing shot from long-distance.  This came nearly 20 years before college basketball would adopt the three-point shot.  He would have averaged over 40 points per game with today’s three-point line. Bo Lamar glided down the basketball court with ease in leading USL’s frantic fast breaks.  He bombed-in a school-record 62 points during a game against Northeast Louisiana University (now UL-Monroe). Scoreboards routinely registered more than 100 points during Ragin’ Cajun basketball games in this era. A 1984 Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame inductee, Bo Lamar opted to play professional basketball for the ABA’s San Diego Conquistadors in 1973.  He scored 50 points in one game during his rookie year while averaging nearly 21 points per game. After several years in the pro ranks, Lamar later became part of the radio broadcast team for Ragin’ Cajuns basketball games. Mike Green at Louisiana Tech became one of Bo Lamar’s biggest foes If you have watched current NBA star Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets, he looks and plays like a modern version of former Louisiana Tech basketball star, Mike Green.  The 6’10” Green played for the Bulldogs from 1969-1974. Mike Green was listed as a center but possessed an incredible outside shooting touch to stretch the opposing defenses. Like Bo Lamar at USL, Green was a prolific college basketball scorer.  He averaged 31 points per game as a senior at Louisiana Tech.  Add a 15.4 rebounds per game career average, and you understand why Mike Green earned the AP’s Small College Player of the Year award in 1973. He was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1996. A friend of mine attended Louisiana Tech in 1971 during the Mike Green basketball era. He recalled a highly anticipated home game against high-scoring Bo Lamar and the nationally ranked Ragin’ Cajuns.  Fans lined up for hours hoping to gain entrance to watch this game.  Mike Green scored 22 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and blocked numerous shots as the Bulldogs raced to 103-94 win at Tech’s Memorial Gymnasium. Future Louisiana Tech Hall-of-Fame women’s basketball coach Leon Barmore also witnessed that encounter.  He recalled, “It was the greatest game ever at Louisiana Tech – bar none!” While he was a sophomore, Mike Green’s Louisiana Tech team averaged 101 points per game for the entire season. Defense?  What defense? Mike Green passed away in 2018 at the age of 67. Time to celebrate Centenary College center Robert Parish! Shreveport’s 7’1” center Robert Parish took Louisiana’s top college basketball player baton from Bo Lamar and Mike Green during the early 1970’s. Robert Parish played high school basketball in the late 1960’s during a difficult time when federal integration mandates forced some schools to close.  Parish and his fellow Union High School students suddenly found themselves being bussed to nearby Woodlawn High School. Though this period caused angst for both students and teachers, Woodlawn’s basketball team morphed into a state powerhouse with the addition of talented center Robert Parish. He led Shreveport’s Woodlawn High School to the Class 4A state basketball title as a senior in 1972.  Parish was named a national high school All-American. To the dismay of national college recruiters, Robert Parish chose to stay in Shreveport and attend Centenary College.  As a freshman, Parish lined-up to play in one game against Louisiana Tech’s talented senior big man Mike Green. Green dazzled the crowd by scoring 40 points on the young Robert Parish. Robert Parish continued to work and improve his game every year.  He collected a school record 33 rebounds in one game.  Parish’ gifted shooting touch produced 25 points per game for Centenary.  His dominant offensive and defensive play as a senior led to a first-team college basketball All-America selection. Parish became a first round draft choice of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. Traded four years later to the Boston Celtics, Robert Parish (along with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale) won three NBA titles and played 21 seasons in the NBA.  Parish was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame in 2003. Have you heard of Olympic gold medal winner Glynn Saulters? Today’s story about talented Louisiana college basketball stars of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s wouldn’t be complete without mentioning an Olympic gold medal winner. In the year 1968, Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) basketball star Grady Glynn Saulters was nearly invisible on the national college basketball stage. The Lisbon, Louisiana native didn’t possess the blazing court speed of Southwestern Louisiana’s Bo Lamar or the shot-blocking skills of Louisiana Tech’s Mike Green. Oh, but Glynn Saulters could shoot a basketball with the best of them. He became a prolific college scorer. Saulters averaged a nifty 31 points per game as a senior in 1968 to lead the Gulf States Conference in scoring.  Not too shabby. The Olympics games were being held in Mexico City a few months following Saulters’ senior season.  The year 1968 was an extremely politically charged period as Dr. Martin Luther King and presidential candidate Bobby Kennedy were assassinated.  Several top college basketball players such as Lew Alcindor and Elvin Hayes decided not to even try-out for the US Olympic team in 1968. That opened the door for NLU’s 6’2” guard Glynn Saulters to qualify for the Olympic basketball team. His competition included stars like high-scoring Pistol Pete Maravich of LSU and Niagara guard Calvin Murphy.  Surprisingly, neither Maravich nor Murphy made the final cut.  Ditto for Kentucky’s Dan Issel and Purdue sharpshooter Rick Mount. But Glynn Saulters from tiny Class “C” Lisbon High School in north Louisiana made the US team. Legendary college basketball coach Hank Iba’s “No Name” US Olympic basketball squad was comprised of several small college role players and just a few top college stars. Future NBA Hall-of-Fame forward Spencer Haywood and guard JoJo White led the US team in scoring.  Glynn Saulters and the US Olympic team went a perfect 9-0 in Mexico City to bring home the gold medal. Glynn Saulters was inducted into the ULM Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1978 and into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1981. Don’t forget “AJ from the Parking Lot!” New Orleans’ Cohen High School basketball player Aaron James journeyed northward from the Crescent City to Grambling State University to begin a memorable college basketball career.  The 6’8” sharpshooting forward poured in more than 32 points per game as a senior at Grambling to become the Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year in ’73-74.  He earned the nickname “AJ from the Parking Lot” for his uncanny accuracy on long-distance shots.  Aaron James was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. Minden and Webster High School product Louis “Sweet Lou” Dunbar was another prolific high school scoring sensation.  This 6’9” big man also possessed a sweet jump shot.  Dunbar received numerous college scholarship offers and left his home state to play for the University of Houston in the early 1970’s.  He averaged 22 points and eight rebounds over his career with the Cougars. Louis Dunbar would join the Harlem Globetrotters and play for the next 27 years!  “Sweet Lou” is one of only eight Globetrotters to have his jersey (#41) retired.  Dunbar was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.   Let’s not forget Shreveport Valencia High School basketball star Roosevelt Fuller.  This silky-smooth high-scoring guard torched the nets for 64 points in a Shreveport high school basketball game in the late 1960’s.  Fuller averaged an incredible 44 points per game one season at Valencia High. He played college hoops from 1970-1972 at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, TX. He still holds the school scoring record of 53 points and posted a 28 points per game average as a sophomore.  Roosevelt Fuller was inducted into the Trinity Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2025. No, it wasn’t just Pistol Pete Maravich exciting Louisiana’s basketball fans during the late 1960’s into the early 70’s. This week’s passing of Dwight “Bo” Lamar served as a reminder of just how special his era of basketball was in the Pelican State. The post Remembering Dwight “Bo” Lamar and Louisiana’s High Scoring Basketball Era appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Career and Technical Education classes are highly valuable opportunities for students to gain career readiness skills. These programs are spotlighted nationally every February to promote how work-based learning experiences in school lead to future careers. The Troy School District continues this national conversation with Superintendent Dr. Rich Machesky, featuring CTE Supervisor Mike Munaco and Athens teacher Adam Burns.

Siege lines rose like ribs around Syracuse, and for a moment it looked inevitable: Athens would seal the city by land and sea and claim a victory to match its ambition. Then a Spartan named Gylippus found an open path, a counterwall bit into Athenian plans, and the balance turned in a single campaigning season.We walk through the decisive mechanics of the siege: the capture of Epipolae, the fort at Labdalum, and the careful logic of building north and south walls to throttle supply. You'll hear how targeted Athenian raids shattered early Syracusan counterworks, why the marsh approach to the Great Harbor mattered, and how a split-second battlefield recovery cost the bold general Lamachus his life. Inside Syracuse, morale plunged and talk of surrender spread—until Corinthian ships slipped the net and Gylippus marched overland to reframe the war.From that point, the terrain of decision shifted. Gylippus struck at Lebdalum, forced Athens to defend too many seams, and completed a counterwall that kept Syracuse connected to the hinterland. Cavalry and javelin men exploited open ground, driving the Athenians back behind incomplete lines. Nicias moved supply points to harbor forts for safer seaborne logistics, but the longer haul to the heights invited harassment, fatigue, and a slow bleed of ship crews and morale. The result was a strategic stalemate tilting toward the defenders.At the heart of this chapter is Nicias's stark letter to the Athenian assembly, a rare moment of strategic honesty: withdraw entirely and accept the costs, or reinforce massively with hoplites, cavalry, money, and shared command. No half measures. From the safety of a calm Athens, the choice felt simple—send more. That confidence, nurtured by empire and habit, set the stage for a larger reckoning as Syracuse rallied allies and trained a fleet to contest the last Athenian advantage at sea.Listen for tactical lessons on siegecraft, counterwalls, and the danger of leaving a single approach unguarded, alongside the political lesson that ambition without mass invites reversal. If this deep dive sharpened your view of the Sicilian Expedition, follow the show, share it with a history-loving friend, and leave a quick review to help others find the series. Support the show

The day this episode of Roots Music Rambler drops, so does a new album from virtual newcomer to the music scene, Trey Hedrick. But don't let the debut album and baby-faced Hedrick fool you: This guy can write songs and play like you wouldn't believe.  In fact, Hedrick is a rare guest on Roots Music Rambler: Generally unproven with just a few social media followers more than the average bar band. But he's got two things going for him that convinced us he's well on his way to becoming the next big thing: He's spent a few years touring and playing with other musicians many people couldn't keep up with; And, his team sent us the album raw masters early to hear the whole thing. It's good, y'all. Very good. We sat down with Trey back in the fall, well ahead of the album being finished. In fact, you'll be able to tell from the conversation that we didn't even know the name of the record (Sing, Appalachia) or the release date (today, Feb. 20, 2026) when we interviewed him. But we found, and you will discover, Trey has the mindset and maturity few first-album artists ever do. Hedrick grew up on a cattle farm in Southeast Ohio in a family peppered with seasoned musical talent. He's played guitar and mandolin since he can remember and told us his grandmother would call the grandkids in on a hot day and ask them to play songs for her. (Sneaky way of getting them to cool off.) Hedtrick cut his professional teeth in the Athens, Ohio, music scene and sent some acoustic demos of a few songs to Nashville producer Sean Sullivan, who has worked with Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, John Prine and others. Sullivan liked the demos and the two went into the studio and cut the record at the Tractor Shed last summer. Hedrick's storytelling stems from his upbringing in a proud, working-class family. Almost all the men in his family have ties to the coal mines, too, so he's as Appalachian as they come. Our first impression of his songs was that he reminded us of a young Ricky Skaggs. We think you'll agree.  Also in this episode, Frank and Falls chat about a previous guest's plans for new music this year and share our Pickin' the Grinnin' picks for the week. Frank called out Swedish rockers Sabaton. Falls recommended Damn Tall Buildings, whom we interviewed in Episode 66. Trey Hedrick's interview fell before the Damn Tall Buildings one, but we saved it for debut day!  Watch the Episode on YouTube Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com, watch the full episode on YouTube, or download wherever you get your podcasts.  Also be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Si Kahn online Si Kahn episode of Roots Music Rambler Trey Hedrick online Trey Hedrick on Spotify Trey Hedrick on Instagram The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on YouTube Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Jason Falls on TikTok Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Choices Sabaton on Spotify Damn Tall Buildings on Spotify Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Copyright 2026 - Falls+Partners. All music on the program is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Roots Music Rambler is a member of the Americana Music Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past weeks we've seen some major developments in the region, with Greece stepping into the limelight. These include Greece's announcement that it will send a special battalion to participate in the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, its decision to join the Board of Peace as an observer, and a key briefing hosted by the Eastern Mediterranean Knesset Caucus bringing together legislators and experts from Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the US. At the same time, we've also seen Greece's defense ties with Israel come under the spotlight as Athens looks to grow its own defense industrial base. Tom Ellis, John Psaropoulos, Gregg Roman, and Endy Zemenides join Thanos Davelis this week as we dig into Greece's decision to be part of the Gaza Stabilization Force and the Board of Peace, deepening Greek-Israeli defense ties, and the challenges and opportunities for the 3+1 partnership between Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the US. Taking us to our “I am HALC” segment, we're taking a look at one of HALC's emerging leaders and Leadership 2030 fellows, Alexis Nash, exploring how advocacy - on Hellenic issues and in her professional life - has become a key part of her story.  A little more info on our guests: Tom Ellis is the editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition. John Psaropoulos is an independent journalist and Al Jazeera's correspondent in southeast Europe. He publishes Hellenica, a weekly deep dive into Greek current affairs and history that you can find on Substack.com. Gregg Roman is executive director of the Middle East Forum. Endy Zemenides is executive director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council. You can support The Greek Current by joining HALC as a member here.

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In this episode, host Ariel of Wander Lounge  speaks with Colleen Vincent of  Elevate Travel Group, to walk you through the full itinerary for our upcoming Greece group trip. Together, we break down what to expect in Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos, how the trip is designed to balance culture, connection, and ease. We answer the most frequently asked questions; from accommodations, activities, and payment plans. If you've been curious about joining a women's group trip to Greece, this episode gives you all the details you need to decide if it's the right fit.   Sign-Up for the Greece group trip at www.wanderloungepodcast.com Connect With Us: Ariel Travis: @wander_lounge Colleen Vincent: @colleenvincent7

Welcome to Greek News Global for 19 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Germany points to Greece as a leader in European productivity, Greek troops to hit the ground in Gaza, four Greek beaches make the top 20 in the world, and Novak Djokovic says he "feels Greek" after relocating to Athens.Send a textSupport the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OuzoTalkFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/

Welcome back to AthCastMusic. I'm Marlene Sokol Stewart and this is my Podcast. Today's episode is a really special one for me. My guest is someone I don't just admire, but someone I genuinely call a friend.Lisa Mende is one of those people in Athens you don't forget the first time you see her. In fact, when I first spotted her around town, I remember thinking, Who the f— is that? The hair, the clothes, the creative presence that made me wish I were just a little braver in my own wardrobe choices.But what really began our friendship wasn't the fashion. It was a conversation we had at one of those classic, infamous Athens parties. We started talking about being Jewish in the South, about living in Athens, about the special community of Athens, GA. Lisa is open arms to her community and friends. Not feeling well, I left another one of those parties. Lisa looked at me and said, very firmly, “You better call me if you're in the hospital.” I did in fact end up in the hospital and within an hour, Lisa and her husband Michael were there, plant in hand, love in tow. I still have that plant. I'll never forget that kindness.Now, if you recognize Lisa beyond Athens, there's probably a reason. She's part of television history as the unforgettable Carol on Seinfeld. If you're a real Seinfeld fan you know the words, , “Jerry, you've got to see the bay-bee!” a line that die-hard fans still absolutely lose their minds over. But that's just one chapter.Lisa has worked in film, television, and comedy, appearing in movies like Hollywood Shuffle, Scrooged, Nothing to Lose, The Five Heartbeats, and Honey, I Blew Up the Kids. She started out in stand-up comedy, running in the same circles as Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David.Eventually, Lisa made the bold decision to leave Hollywood behind to give her daughter a more grounded life—and Athens, Georgia became home. And true to form, she didn't just move here… she took Athens by storm.She founded the Circle Ensemble Theatre, emcees just about everything in town, and created the non-profit Artist2Artist, that supports underserved members of our community through fundraising and performance.And at the heart of it all is her family. This conversation is funny, heartfelt and nostalgic.I'm so happy to finally have Lisa Mende on AthCastMusic.Let's get into it.AthCastMusic (©): The Music of Athens Georgia, Now and ThenSEASON: 5 EPISODE: LENGTH: 41.09PUBLISHED: February 19, 2026UPDATED BI - WEEKLY ON THURSDAYS (some Fridays)ENGINEER: KAYLA DOVERUGA MUSIC BUSINESS SCHOOL INTERN: RAYA ACKLEHRECORDED AT TWEED RECORDING AUDIO PRODUCTION SCHOOLhttps://tweedrecording.com (https://tweedrecording.com/)Photos by Marlene Sokol StewartProducer: Marlene Sokol StewartCONTACT FOR ATHCASTMUSIC:marlene@athcastmusic.comInstagram: AthCastMusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550294283019YOUTUBE CHANNEL: AthCastMusic. @MarleneSokolStewart-12IG: ATHCASTMUSICLISA MENDE INFO:IG: lisa_mende_actor. Thank you for listening to AthCastMusic. Kindly give a review, follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite listening site. REMEMBER,“IF YOU DON'T LISTEN, YOU CAN'T HEAR!”

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Episode 5152: Tensions Rise In Iran And Cutting Of Oil To The CCP; Live From Athens

AC and Isaac welcome John Michael Greer back to the Plant Cunning Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on mundane astrology and the Saturn–Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries on February 20. Greer explains mundane astrology as astrology applied to world events, emphasizing traditional tools like ingress charts for solstices and equinoxes, eclipse charts, and great conjunctions, and describing astrology as an empirical craft built from long historical observation. The episode explores why 0° Aries functions as a zodiac “reset button,” why Saturn (form, limits, structure) combining with Neptune (dissolution, unity, imagination, delusion) suggests major shifts. They discuss competing ways of timing the Age of Aquarius, including the 2020 Jupiter–Saturn conjunction in Aquarius as a possible “dawn” marker, and critique utopian 1960s portrayals of Aquarius, noting traditional rulership by Saturn and the difficult, disruptive qualities associated with Uranus (and Rahu as co-ruler in Vedic astrology). Greer ties Uranus-in-Gemini cycles to U.S. history and “elite replacement” periods, framing current politics as another transition that may include bureaucratic contraction and social conflict without necessarily implying “the end of everything.” Additional themes include long-term decline versus sudden collapse, climate volatility, ice-sheet destabilization, karmic causality as “action and consequence” rather than retribution, and esoteric ideas like Dion Fortune's “initiation of the nadir” as a potential collective turning point amid peak global population. 02:53 Mundane Astrology101: The Oldest Branch of Astrology & How It Works04:26 Tools of Mundane Astrology: Ingresses, Eclipses, and Great Conjunctions06:29 Why 0° Aries Matters: The Zodiac ‘Reset Button'08:27 Saturn Meets Neptune: Form vs Dissolution—and Why This One's Unprecedented11:50 Axial Age Echoes: Religion, Philosophy, and What Might Change Next15:50 Age of Aquarius: Uranus Energy, Myths of Utopia, and Saturn's Reality Check21:07 Tech, AI, and Civilizational Fragility26:25 When Did the Age of Aquarius Begin?5:26 Wheels Within Wheels: Stacking Cycles and What We'll Notice in Our Lifetimes36:42 Historical Parallel: Early Democracy, and How Big Shifts Start Small37:56 Athens' Democratic Experiment & the Rise of a Cultural Powerhouse38:36 Thales and the Birth of Philosophy: Reason Replaces Myth39:34 Where the Next Breakthrough Comes From: Fringe Ideas That ‘Work'41:07 Screens, AI, and a Return to Being Human (in a New Way)42:46 The Star of Bethlehem, Magi as Magicians, and Modern ‘Messiah' Speculation44:37 Aquarius vs Pisces: Why We Can't Imagine a Truly New Age45:11 Reading Dead People: Ancient Epics as a Portal to Other Mindsets46:20 Kali Yuga vs Satya Yuga: Are We in the Spiritual Winter?48:43 26,000-Year Cycles, Ancient Dread, and ‘This Is as Bad as It Gets'52:33 Saturn's Lesson: Endure, Do Your Dharma, and Get to Work54:34 Initiation of the Nadir: Hitting Rock Bottom and Rounding the Buoy58:48 Uranus in Gemini & America's Elite Replacement Cycles (Revolution–Civil War–WWII)01:05:43 Mundane Astrology Methods: Updating Planetary Meanings for the Modern World01:09:06 Mars vs Mercury Masculinity—and What a Future Dark Age Might Look Like01:13:20 Post-Collapse Cities in ‘Star's Reach': A Byzantine-Style Future01:14:06 What Determines the Shape of a Dark Age? Printing, Farming, and Resilient Tech01:15:33 Amish & Appropriate Tech: Keeping Urban Life Alive After Collapse01:18:30 Collapse as Slow ‘Ragged Decline': Gas Prices, Frogs, and the Long Slide01:21:48 Punctuated Shocks: Lockdowns, 9/11, and Climate Tipping Points01:24:05 Astrology as a Tactical Tool: Daily Transits, Timing, and Better Decisions01:29:29 Intuition, Past Lives, and Skill Carryover: From Mozart to Tarot01:33:33 Karma Explained: Action, Consequences, and What Charts Can Reveal01:37:03 Remedies & Magic: Planetary Charity, Talismans, and Natal Chart Mandalas

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The return of the great 90s power pop band Sugar has music lovers on the edge of their seats. So far there have been a couple new songs and some announced live dates, but where this could go remains to be seen. Bassist David Barbe joins us this week to discuss how this even came to be and what could be in store. Prior to Sugar, Barbe was in a fantastic punk band called Mercyland and Propeller Sound Recordings have been getting their albums remastered and rereleased so there's that to discuss as well. In addition, he's worked with the Drive-By Truckers for decades as well as Deerhunter, including producing albums by both. David's also an educator at the University of Georgia in Athens and has strong ties to the great music that came out of that area. As you can see, there's a lot to unpack here. Not to mention, David's just about the coolest and most inspiring guy you'll ever hear. Enjoy!  Propeller Sound Recordings Sugar Return with First New Music and Live Dates in Over Three Decades - Bob Mould The Hustle Podcast | creating podcasts | Patreon

This powerful message takes us to ancient Athens, where the Apostle Paul confronted the intellectual and spiritual elite of his day. What unfolds is a masterclass in contextual evangelism that challenges our approach to sharing faith today.

This powerful message takes us to ancient Athens, where the Apostle Paul confronted the intellectual and spiritual elite of his day. What unfolds is a masterclass in contextual evangelism that challenges our approach to sharing faith today.

"The life of this saint is wonderful beyond measure and is worth reading in full. What did he not endure to fulfil the Law of God? At the age of eighteen, he went off into a mountain in Cappadocia called the Ark and spent 25 years in fasting, vigils and prayer, and struggling with manifold temptations. When a woman came to tempt him and he saw that he would fall into sin with her, he leapt barefoot into the fire and stood in it until the pain brought forth tears from his eyes and he had killed all lust within himself. When other temptations arose, he fled to a lonely rock in the sea and lived there. When, though, in a shipwreck, a woman swam to the rock, he leapt into the sea intending to drown himself. But a dolphin took him upon its back and brought him, by God's providence, to the shore. He then decided to make nowhere his permanent home but to travel incessantly. Thus he passed through 164 towns in two years, exhorting and advising the people. He finally arrived in Athens, where he died in 422." (Prologue)