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Christian College Sex Comedy: Part 27 Appreciation? In 30 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the podcast at Explicit Novels.             Children must face the scrutiny of their parents     The Dining Hall was almost a relief. That relief died the moment I saw the banner over the front of the serving area in the Hall. 'Zane Appreciation Day'. Since every word was spelled correctly, it wasn't some stunt of Rio's, but beyond that, the list of suspects was too large to consider. This could be a genuine outpouring of acceptance and sympathy for what I had endured here. If you believe that, I have to ask you: 'Do you want your leprechaun pissing Guinness or Irish Malt?'   Most likely, this was going to be some sort of humiliation, and I think I knew the flavor, and I definitely knew how to find out. See, in every seat of the Dining Hall was a big, bowling ball sized white box with a name and secured with a gold and green ribbon, so no cheating; no peeking. That last bit didn't deter me, though. I snuck up on the box marked for Holiday Carpenter.   "Zane, does that have your name on it?" Virginia Goodswell asked me, my English teacher and Spiritual Advisor. Hell, if it had been Mrs. Marlowe, I would have opened it anyway, but Virginia was my buddy so her next question didn't mean to stab a stake of regret through my heart. "Where is Vivian?"   "I left my room before she was done." I looked to the ground while I kicked some imaginary dust off the slate floor.   "Why don't you see if she's been calling you?" she suggested. "She's probably worried." Worried, or homicidal because, ya know, I had sort of run off without my phone, wallet, watch, book bag, or anything else a 21st century student might need.   "I ran away like a big, fat chicken," I confessed. "Anything not glued to my body I left behind."   "I'll give her a call." She pulled out her phone and hit speed dial #2. I crap since her sick mother is probably #1. I am such a big problem for her, she has my guardian on speed dial! "That is Holiday Carpenter's box, Zane, not yours. Besides, there are strict instructions to not open the boxes until instructed."   The panicky response I overheard from Virginia's conversation with Vivian hardly helped my mood. She wanted to know if Virginia knew where I was, she did; that I was okay, I was; and finally, what upset me, because the other girls weren't talking but apparently Mercy had started slapping Barbie Lynn around until Rio and Val pulled her off. Now, that made less than no sense. Wasn't that supposed to work the other way around?   Virginia did a double check and sure enough, Mercy had slammed Barbie Lynn into an open wardrobe on my behalf, and Rio and Val had pulled her back. WTF! I am sure that Rio was right beside me on that one. Vivian triple checked that I was physically and mentally okay and she sounded so disappointed, in herself, as she did so. She was bringing my stuff; yes, I am an earthworm. Virginia promised for me that I would remain here until she arrived.   Some stupid gesture like a loud public apology, done on bended knee, was blatantly unfair to Vivian, who only meant the best for me. I made a quick apology, not trying to meet her eyes as I said the words and took my stuff. All of 'my' girls seemed equally subdued. A minute after we had garnered our victuals, Vivian put a hand on my elbow.   "Don't be so hard on yourself, Zane," Vivian smiled warmly at me. "You take a lot of stress and pressure on yourself. I understand that from time to time you need to take in a tiny bit of private space for yourself. Clearly, you can't schedule any such time because nothing around you stays a secret for very long and no one respects your privacy or even asks what you need."   "Vivian," I was puzzled, "you deserve to be righteously pissed with me. You are my Guardian and I promised to stay by you or at least tell you where I was."   "Zane, we let you down," Vivian assured me. "It is your dorm room and we are your guests, and we have been rather poor guests at that."   "How about we call a truce?" I offer.   "I can live with that," Vivian smiled.   "Cut the Kumbaya-time, kids," Rio snorted derisively. "Zane, what the fuck happened with Mercy?" Rio playfully punched Mercy's arm to emphasize her uncertainty.   "Rio, Bro, drop it," I asked sincerely. "Act like it didn't happen." Rio studied me a second, then got this wickedly evil grin.   "What the hell are you talking about, Glenda?" she hefted the box up then shook it. "It seems my damn box is glued shut. Are we celebrating one thousand cunts licked by you, or what?"   Because Rio rarely expounded at a level below full volume, next thing we hear is Mrs. Marlow snapping, "Ms. Talon, watch your language; there are good Christian women being forced to sit within the sound of your voice!"   "Gotcha, Ms. Mouthful," Rio snapped off with a snap and a finger raised up like a pistol in the air.   "What did you say?" Marlowe closed the distance.   "She was repeating what I pointed out," I turned and smiled. "I said that you really had it going together this morning; that you were more than a mouthful. That's a hip/trending term to describe someone who is expressing themselves through clothing and make-up."   "You are lying, Mr. Braxton," she snarled.   "You are probably right, as I do so to you on general principle, but good luck proving it in student court," I grinned right back. We locked wills and she blinked first.   "Ms. Phillips," Marlowe turned on Vivian, "what are you going to do about this?"   "Zane and Rio, would you please apologize for being rude and insensitive to an educator who only wishes the best for the student body?" Vivian requested.   "I so apologize," I bowed my head.   "I so apologize as well," Rio tacked on. Only after Marlowe had gone to spread love and sunshine somewhere else did Rio lean across me and whisper to Vivian.   "You rock!" Rio giggled gleefully. After all, Rio and I had not apologized to Mrs. Marlowe because neither one of us believed for a minute that she was 'an educator who only wishes the best for the student body'. To that nameless entity, we owed a debt, and to Mrs. Marlow we owed a generous 'fuck you,' and Vivian had made it all possible.   "Why, thank you, Rio," Vivian nodded her acceptance of Rio's praise. "Jesus is the Peacemaker and we all should attempt to emulate his teachings."   "So, I still don't get to lick you senseless?" Rio snickered.   "No, no, you don't," Vivian smiled, even though she didn't look at either of us. Vivian's going to rock as a mom.   The next half hour passed quietly. Everyone was curious about the boxes but no one was too worried until a rumor suddenly appeared. When it was suggested that they might have to put on bikinis, the fear set in. I blamed, I don't know but I wish I had thought of it. I was still kicking myself for the missed opportunity when my alien with the right face black and left face white shows up with the right face white and left face black, Mhain and Millicent.   "Death Match and you get to referee," Rio teased me. "I'm so jealous; 500 bucks on the one with the soul." Mhain glared hate at us while Millicent looked more than amused.   "Zane, come with us," Mhain gloated. I figured that somehow my ordeal was coming to an end so I'd play along. I rose and they steered me to the largest exit, flanking me.   Christina and Company grabbed their boxes and jumped up quickly to follow me, though they looked as confused as I was, confirming none of them were the architect of my discomfort. No sooner had we stepped into the cool, sunlit lawn than everyone's phone rang, except mine. I was loving this, right up there with having sandpaper buffing my sunburned abs.   "Open the box and follow the instructions," Christina informed me. "Is anyone going to do this?" My phone vibrated once, then my whole body tingled before I could respond to the call.   "I am," Mhain gloated. "I was promised something." She knelt and opened her box with enthusiasm; the others did likewise but at a more sedate pace.   What came out of each box was almost identical, different only in the anatomical part of the body indicated by the instructions. The objects were all grapefruit-sized fur-balls that made darling little squeaks, squeals and murmurs, amongst other sympathetic noises, all in tiny little voices. They were to be placed on my body, but I didn't know how that would work.   "Are we going to do this?" Chastity began to say.   "It isn't sticky," Hope was also saying when Mhain's flew out of her hand and hit the side of my left knee. She reached out carefully to retrieve hers while the other girls circled in. The little darlings were proving to be resilient little bastards. Several more leapt at me from the hands of their owners.   All this time the furry grapefruit were giving little 'wee!' noises when they shot at me and screeched like demons when they were removed, which was painful when they were on my flesh. I knew who was responsible and she was going to pay, but not right now. I saw my closest allies pulling back.   "TLM, Christina," I sighed in resignation. "Let's get this over with." I was being totally self-sacrificial; girls were starting to pile-up on us coming out of the Dining Hall. I didn't want a riot. Mhain had technically tagged me first but not in the designated spot, so I had Christina go first, she put one over my heart, not that I thought Cordelia was stupid, but now she was just piling it on.   Mhain went next and she was sizzling and excited, she put it on my lips, shutting me up. At least the girls were polite and organized enough to come at me patiently. A few didn't get the 'memo' and their little rug rats slipped out of their owner's grasp and got to play gleeful kamikaze as they plowed into me.   It didn't hurt but I had this secret fear that the tiny terrors would sprout fangs and tear into me. These little guys were murmuring and mumbling and it wasn't until I was truly buried that a horrific realization was made, the more that were on me, the greater their clinging power. In retrospect, this would have been more useful if we hadn't passed the 700 mark.   I looked like a puffy, overweight, Sasquatch baby. I could move but sitting down was a dream, as was running or going to the bathroom. The damn things wouldn't shut up either. It fell to Hope and Iona to hurry me (as much as possible) to Assembly; you know that place where I 'sit' in front. At least no one could ask me anything with the expectation of receiving an answer.   I no longer wondered how bad it could get; I knew it would get worse, and while I didn't know how, I knew it would be soon. At the start of Assembly my little friends joined in the singing, not using words but in the tinny little noises they made, though admittedly they were enthusiastic and determined. But it gets worse.   There was a discussion on stage after that fiasco about removing me. Chancellor Bazz wanted me gone; Vice Chancellor Scarlett was not in attendance but Virginia took up my cause. After all, it wasn't my fault, she claimed.   "Well, Black, do something," the first three rows heard Bazz demand of our Head of Security.   "I am not an engineer or a chemist," Black replied. "Do you want me to shoot them off him?"   Oh, yeah, my girl Bazz wanted that, so bad. Of course, what she really wanted was for Black to miss, but that wasn't going to happen. Finally, the teachers decided to soldier on. When Chancellor Bazz stepped up to begin services, the frightening fur-balls belted out 'Hail to the Chief.'   No one said a word, not a murmur. Chancellor Bazz stopped and the munchkin chorus stopped too. Two more starts later and she gave up and grudgingly took the 'praise' from my infestation. They were good throughout the message and sermon but took up 'Hail to the Chief' when she tried to leave the podium.   "Do something!" she screamed at Black. This time, Gabrielle sedately headed my way. I didn't want to think of the pain coming my way. My little buddies had my back. When she got within five feet the all screamed, and I mean SCREAMED, in the loudest cacophony most of us present had ever heard. I saw something I thought I would never see; Gabrielle flinched.   Not so oddly, I was fine, hearing almost nothing. The little guys on my ears soaked up the sound so I received a very watered-down version of what they were doing. Gabrielle fell back and at the five foot mark, the little guys shut up, mostly. They seemed to be making comforting noises to one another, like one Zane-sized colony of brown mold.   "Get away from him; just get away from him," good old Doctor Melrose Bazz pleaded as she moved her hands away from her ears. "Braxton, you stop this right now." I had a wee beastie on my mouth and Bazz was not on the small list of people I would devour this thing for. If she's looking for a conversation today, she's out of luck. She throws her hands up in desperation and starts to storm off. My little cock-sucking furry gonads (yes, I was getting angry) fired up 'Hail to the Chief' yet again, and kept at it until she sat down. Virginia got to thinking it's appropriate to call for the end of this travesty but she's dealing with Cordelia Dresden, Top Gun of the Time Lord Mafia. The weapon of choice; 'She's a Lady' by some guy named Tom Jones, the ladies in my life will inform me about this later.   For a half a second she tries to fight her smile but she surrenders, even letting the little guys go through the entire score before talking. The little tinny voices were humming a song I didn't know but damn it, it made me want to take Virginia out to a smoky Jazz club and dance until the sun came up. Virginia actually started tapping her foot to rhythm and I began thinking I might not be able to beat Cordelia. I'm not used to that sensation.   "Okay, now, whoever is doing this has put Zane through enough and should remember that we should, as Christians, make students feel safe and not make them subjects of humiliation," Virginia addressed the student body. "I think we can end Assembly fifteen minutes early today for a little bit of Christian charity. We can do it at Zane's first class, 204 Denning Hall."   By the way, I apparently have a play list. As Virginia headed back, the fella's changed it up with 'Baby Got Back'. I wanted to die. Virginia Goodswell has a truly fine ass, of this there is no doubt, I often compare it to Barbie Lynn's, but please. Virginia stopped, turned toward me with a dazzling smile and waggled her finger at me, then resumed her way to her seat.   How is any of this my fault? I imagine I was lucky it wasn't the Thong Song. I would have died, then come back as the undead to take Cordelia to hell with me. It was with some relief that Vivian and Hope rallied to my side. They had to both keep other students away, the other girls loved poking me in different critters to make them call out in different pitches and tenors, which was pleasant to hear if you liked overdosing on helium.   Surprise, surprise; no one came to my succor before English class. I couldn't sit down. Okay, I tried, but any part of my body that bent or that I sat on screamed bloody murder until I got off of it or stopped putting on the press. I've heard about girlfriends like this but I've always assumed I would have the courage to jump out of a 50 story building to escape.   What do you do if they come with you when you jump besides basking in the vicarious thrill that comes from crushing half of them beneath you before you go? I managed to do okay standing in the rear of the class, only once giving in to the crushing fatigue of holding my arms somewhat elevated for two hours. The two under my arms were especially cooperative and didn't get too vocal when my arms did slip to my sides.   I couldn't do a thing about the occasional girl twisting in her seat but either Raven's glare or Goodswell's cough brought their eyes forward once more. At the end of class, Virginia decided to call Ms. Black and have her take me to the Vice Chancellor's office to end this matter. Vivian and Mercy provided support while Gabrielle kept her distance and cleared a path.   Rio helped out by playing my musical miscreants as if they were a drum set while some part of the 700 members of my new posse and I yelled at her to leave us alone. She really is my best friend. My tragically slow pace was not my friend and everyone had to depart for their classes before I finished the arduous travel to the Administration Building. Gabrielle's eyes measuring you for a casket is a remarkable motivator but didn't stop Rio from blowing a kiss to her "Mi Negro Naughtiness". I know, I know; one day, Rio is just going to vanish without a trace.   "Ms. Reveal, I need an emergency meeting with the Vice Chancellor," Ms. Black requested of Doctor Scarlett's personal assistant. Ms. Reveal didn't miss Gabrielle keeping her distance from me. She did make the call and I noticed the pictures of Ms. Mittens were still in evidence.   "Who are you inside that suit?" Ms. Reveal asked me.   I guess she assumed I wasn't a real baby Sasquatch; I was really a baby Sasquatch disguised as a half-baked marshmallow. If three geeks and a man working beneath his means jump out at me with proton-packs, I am running for my life, which is to say 'I'm going to die.'   "This is Zane. He is not being rude, he can't speak," Ms. Black was kind enough to cover for me.   "Oh, I understand," Ms. Reveal nodded, but in such a way that expressed she didn't understand anything. "You two can go in now," she said several awkward seconds later.   "Zane, you move as close to Ms. Reveal's desk as you can while I get the door for you," Gabrielle instructed me. "Come in when I call for you."   I'm sure Marisol Reveal was curious as to why Gabrielle was dancing around me, trying to keep her distance. We almost made it; right as she made it to the doorway, Doctor Scarlett opened the door and attempted to see what the delay was. She was actually putting an award on a shelf she had just received, the reason she missed Assembly, if you find that suspicious, and was placing it on a shelf near the door.   Gabrielle responded as any slightly unbalanced killer would do; she spun around, pulled out her gun from the unseen Realm of the Gods of War, and pointed it at the stunned Victoria. That took her one half-step too close to me and my little fellas let the world know it. I will give them this much; they were still defending my eardrums.   By the way Marisol was holding her ears as her tears flowed down her face it must have been pure agony for her since I was right next to her. Gabrielle scoped up Victoria and sprinted into her office and they obediently shut up.   "Za-, Zane, what was that?" Marisol blathered. Since the furry meatball gone bad was still on my lips and I hadn't become that hungry, I kept my silence.   "Zane!" Gabrielle called for me. I did my best to shrug but it wasn't like I had a neck anymore so I don't know what she made of my movement. I shuffled to the door and got a few good squeaks as I moved inside. I was more than a little disturbed by the reaction I received from Doctor Scarlett when she saw me from her seat behind her desk. She looked at me and I swear, hand to my heart, she had an orgasm.   "You are covered in Tribbles," she gasped. I had no fucking clue what a Tribble is but apparently, I was in the vast minority. I staggered forward and since Gabrielle was on the right side of the room, I angled to the left. I move halfway around Doctor Scarlett's desk so that Gabrielle could go close the door, where she took up post and, from what happened next engaged a Romulan Cloaking Device, whatever the Muggle-tech that is.   Victoria was in some sort of dream-like trance. When she started stumbling around the desk toward me, I waited for the musical assault that never came. To my credit, I caught on in a second. If these creatures existed, singing wasn't their normal activity, and Cordelia wanted these little 'Squeaky Meals' to be as real as possible, for Victoria. I was nothing but bait.   Victoria reached out to caress the same one Christina had placed over my heart. The little bugger cooed and Victoria clamped her thighs together to contain another orgasm that coursed through her loins. Cool, all I have to do to feel the wonders of Victoria Scarlett is dress myself in furry grapefruit. I'm kicking myself for not seeing this obvious ploy.   She touches more and each makes a subtly different purr of pleasure. This goes on and on until she's cuddled up against me, her arms stroking over my back and rubbing her left leg up and down mine.   "Vice Chancellor, you do realize Zane Braxton is TRAPPED inside those, contraptions," Gabrielle sounds the slightest bit peeved.   The troops all make those little high-pitched notes of longing as Victoria retreats a few steps, bringing Victoria almost to the point where she launches herself back into me to comfort her little friends. I am second fiddle to a discombobulated guinea pig; sometimes a man can feel pretty small.   "Okay. How did this happen to you, Zane?" Victoria asked.   "He cannot talk; one of those Tribbles is attached to his lips," Black stated, "by an unknown force. Before you ask; I am not an engineer or chemist." Victoria made this adorable little 'o' expression, then reached for an offending Tribble.   "It hurts him to remove them," Gabrielle got out just in time.   "Does it hurt the Tribble?" Victoria inquired. Gee, thanks, Vic.   "Hold your ears," Gabrielle commanded. Well, I couldn't comply, and Victoria had only started to scream 'stop' when Gabrielle materialized a knife and speared 'Diddley-boo' off my shoulder.   I heard the little guy's death wail, then his death rattle, as Gabrielle pulled him/her away until she was out of screaming range. Diddley-boo? No, I have no idea what his/her name really was but I'm going to have ICE check his immigration status when all of this is over, wait, I can't do that; Gabrielle wacked the little snot and giving her up to the Feds is a great way to create many widows and orphans. Diddley-boo was still twitching erratically while Victoria was stuck between ecstasy and horror.   "You are a Klingon agent!" Victoria gasped as she pointed an accusatory finger at Gabrielle. I am vaguely aware that they are the stock-villains of Star Trek Universe and this odd snapshot of rightly tight, athletic buns in tighter pants, but the reference memory for the scene escapes me. By the facial reaction Gabrielle gives, Victoria just called candy sweet, or jalapenos hot; she appreciates the comparison.   All the surviving members of the Tribble tribe wept a cacophony of pain and loss. I would have had more sympathy if their moans had not been vibrating my body like a jello mold.   "Romulan," Gabrielle countered; the other stock Trekkie villains, but they have better teeth. First amongst our Honored Dead, DB hardly quivers as Ms. Black dissects it.   It bleeds/oozes and appears to be a living organism of some kind, but Gabrielle points to several electronic devices, a CPU, and wires connecting all kinds of things inside the organic body.   "It is an organic husk over a sensory/auditory device," Gabrielle tried to explain.   "Oh, my God," Victoria's mind worked feverish to defy reality, "they've been turned into Borgs."   She tore the one attached to my lips off. I didn't cry like a televangelist publicly begging God for forgiveness for a moment, or 147 moments, of weakness with a rather sad-looking prostitute, but that was coming.   You see, Victoria gripped her weeping diminutive fuzzy engine of humiliation tightly when she yanked it off, so she let go of it because the little blighter sounded hurt.   It gave off a more muted and mournful 'wee' as it smacked into the corner of my mouth. I was able to dodge a direct hit.   "Scarlett," Gabrielle seethed, "if, you, would, listen, for, a, moment; they are painful to be removed from his flesh and they will attempt to reattach themselves to him if they are brought within one foot. I have no idea why."   "Zane, are you in much pain?" Doctor Scarlett inquired while scanning my body fungi.   "Yes, but I'm sure if you kick me in the nuts, I'll feel better," I mumbled through a joke.   "I can't do that," Victoria gasped. "You have Tribbles down there." Yes, I feel special.   "That's it," Gabrielle snapped. "I'm going to get help." She spun around and breezed out the door, slamming it in her wake.   "Thanks for abandoning me, Gabby," I shouted as loud as I was able. "It's not like Vic's totally lost her mind or anything like that."   "I have not lost my mind," Victoria responded with a deceptively calm, soothing tone. She reinforced my calm by locking the door, then locking in the deadbolt, yes, I felt much safer.   My merry band of orphan coconuts helped things along the cliffs of sanity by cooing and 'talking' to Victoria as she walked around the office, and she gaily responded to them.   "Ms. Reveal, this is going to be a difficult intervention. Inform me when lunch time gets here," Victoria communicated to her assistant, then added, "I need a box of outdoor trash bags; leave them at the door."   Having a hot lady like Victoria Scarlett lock the door and asking for almost 3 hours of 'alone' time with me is a mature pipe dream of mine, and that dream really meets a bloody end when she asks for roughly 30 bags with a fifty-gallon capacity each. If she pulls out a hacksaw or a 'cow-stunner,' I'm racing for the window behind the Doc's desk. I'll be gone in 90 seconds, sort of like an inexpensive microwave dinner.   Doctor Scarlett returned to her desk, turned her spy-cam around, and started making calls. I honestly maintained a miniscule hope that she might still help me. She was talking curtly to another doctor whose name I didn't recognize. What came out of her mouth next sounded like a combination of eating raw meat all your life and gargling with sand regularly; add to that an inflection of someone wanting to kick elementary kids into the paths of oncoming busses and you had the language she was using.   Victoria's stance even changed. She thrust out her chest, put her hands on her hips, and a predatory sneer took up permanent residency on her lips. She even beat on her desk hard during this little exchange before laughing in a way that made kittens piss on themselves before you hung them.   "Vice Chancellor, Doctor Victoria Scarlett, umm, what's going on?" I said careful.   I'm not so much terrified of Victoria at this point, as I am suspicious of my ability to fight at the moment.   "Everything is fine, Zane," Victoria assured me. "In essence, I am bringing in some experts in the field. You can trust me on this; we've been expecting contact like this for years." Huh?   "So, ah, that was an Albanian Biologist?" I hoped.   "No, that was Vor' Dura, Flight Leader of the Blood Quasar Fleet of the Klingon Empire," Victoria explained sedately, in the same way any SANE individual described a Navy Commander. She turned her computer screen so I could see the person's profile pic.   "How does she breathe in that thing?" I wondered. "That's one hell of a corset."   "That isn't a corset, Zane, its body armor. My suit was created by the same armorer," she stated.   "You have something like that?" I boggled.   "Yes, the precise same suit. Vor' Dura is not as blessed by her bloodlines, she's shorter, but otherwise, we are identical; our alliance ended recently and soon she must face me in ritual combat; yield or die." 'Yield or die' isn't what is centermost in my mind.   "Don't your boobs ever pop out of that thing?" Because if you have been paying any attention; I am an idiot where sex is even a remote possibility. Victoria can't meet my gaze but turns as red as her namesake.   "On a few occasions," she confessed. I'm thinking 'a few'. "Now I have a few more calls to make."   Yes, she's lost her ever-loving mind, and I have no reasonable expectation of exit or rescue. I won't be able to get up enough speed to bust out of the window so being on the first floor is meaningless. She has the deadbolt key and when I stack up my Tribbles against her Science Fiction fanaticism, I lose. She turns the monitor around and makes her next call. This one starts with the victory salute, but the one done with two fingers to each side.   "Excellent news," Vicky declares. "We have confirmation of the temporal events from Deep Space Nine. I have compelling data that I have encountered genetic derivatives of the dominant herbivorous life forms of Iota Geminorum IV." And everything went to turkey-based insanity after that. Again, they spoke rapidly in a language I knew nothing about. They acted like giddy little schoolgirls, just schoolgirls with their emotions surgically removed.   The final call went much same way except that this time, the tone of the language was like the second but with the taint of a sleazy pimp or grifter thinking she was a mob boss. These were the kinds of girls you never let babysit your kids if you ever wanted to see them again. The way Vic looked at me and the fellas made me worry about how long I could last in her brothel and inspired an unexpected sympathy for these pests.   "Zane, do you promise to stay here while I, umm, get some, umm outfits?" Victoria requests respectfully. She realizes she's asking me a bizarre favor. Balthazar's Balls, I've been tied to a cross; how much worse can this be? She scoots up to me, kisses me chastely on the lips and waits.   "It is a given that my morning class schedule is toast, and I'm no stranger to the entertainment industry so knock yourself out," I allow, but I will have to pee at some time."   "Check; I'll stop by the infirmary and get a catheter," she nods, then she kisses me lightly on the lips once more. "Thank you for this, Zane."   She's off like a shot but is careful enough to get the deadbolt on the way out. Since I doubt Ms. Reveal can get a fire-axe through the door if the building catches fire, my buddies and I really are going to experience total protonic reversal on a life-ending scale. Only now does it occur to me that these fuzzy navels might have toxic side effects.   I'm waiting around for God-knows how long when I hear some muffled noises, more muffled than having a Tribble in my ear.   Scratch, scratch, "Girl, you get away from that door," Ms. Reveal shouted (I guess).   "Quick, Mercy, hold her back," Rio shouted in response. "This deadbolt is a bitch."   A scuffle ensued and I tried to shout loud enough to call Rio off when I heard two rapid-fire thumps.   "Thank you, Ms. Black," Marisol Reveal huffed. Mercy had put up quite a fight, I guessed. "I will formally press charges when the Vice Chancellor returns."   "You will go and sit your ass behind your desk, you incompetent buffoon," Black snapped. "I will deal with this and if you bother me again today, or mention this incident to Scarlett, I swear you will never see your cat again; and if you don't hop-to in the next six seconds, I'll make an audio recording of me strangling that shit-dumper and play it by your bedroom window every night until you go mad. Do I make myself clear?"   "Ugh," is all I make out, but I hear Marisol's chair squeak soon after. The sound of a body, or bodies, being drug off faded away as Black left the office and headed down the hall. Hell, I warned Marisol. I can't do anything for Rio right now and I don't have too long to ruminate.   "Marisol, are you okay?" I hear Victoria ask her assistant. It is a testament to their bond that even the hysterical Doctor doesn't miss her friend's distress.   "Sorry, Victoria, I'm a bit, umm, heart-sick is all," Marisol murmurs. "Don't you worry about it."   "Well, when you want to talk about it, let me know," Victoria stated. Marisol must have nodded because no words were spoken and Victoria came in with two carry-on bags and three dress bags while kicking the trash bag box ahead of her. Happy fun time was about to begin.   "Sorry for the wait, Zane," Victoria told me.   "Doctor," I made a desperate Hail Mary plea for reason, "you are a highly respected educator. We really need to take a step back and re-examine what's going on here."   "Zane, this is my first teaching job ever," she related as she checked on the progress of her 'Trekkie' Posse.   "My doctorate is in Philosophy; my Master's Degrees are in Comparative Religions and Women's Studies," she informed me. "All my graduate work was done as a researcher. I've never had a student." I blink dumbly at her; and here I thought my opinion of the Board of Directors couldn't get worse.   Victoria goes over the language dance with her friends, switching fluidly from tongue to tongue in a manner that impresses and even fascinates me; and I've been to Bangkok where if you are trying to buy and/or sell anything and don't speak at least ten different languages or dialects, you might as well hand them your wallet or purse and go home. "Who do we need?" Vic said in English (just making sure everyone knows that the Tribbles aren't suddenly translating for me).   "Kar'Thon," Vor' Dura states eagerly; "This matter is a racial imperative."   "Are you sure the young man is old enough?" The second woman inquired. "Jarrod went all obsessive last time a boy crossed our path. We almost sent the kid to college."   "That's what you get for marrying a Ferengi," Dura snidely remarked, and the rest laughed along with it; meanwhile, I'm going 'a what?'   Some infighting goes on until Victoria and 'I married a Ferengi' call for peace, then babble a little more. Then the name 'Zane Braxton' comes up and I'm not sure I'm happy or sad that only one of them replies in what was clearly elation and surprise, the sleazy one knows of me.   "Zane, I need to surgically remove some of the alien organisms," Victoria tells me.   "It is going to sting like hell," I mutter, to which Vor' Dura says something and sleazy girl laughs. I do not like where this is going at all. On the bright side, Victoria doesn't rip one off of me right away; she goes over to one of the dress bags and opens it up.   She's pulling out bondage gear, oops, my bad; she's getting ready to put on Klingon body armor. I have lost all preconceptions of what I was dealing with once Scarlett began stripping in front of me. She even gave me an appreciative smile and I was the one who was doing the appreciating! The little fuckers started going off. Remember, they don't like being moved and I was moving some around at the moment.   No, my legs and arms were perfectly still but my crotch was striking up a chorus, its Handel's Messiah. There was this 'still' moment where Victoria stopped opening her blouse and the three strangers regarding me through the webcam became mute; then the laughter began. Victoria resumed her stripping but she couldn't stop smiling and snickering slightly.   The three, the Klingon uber-cook or whatever she was and her two unknown accomplices, were laughing so hard they could barely communicate. It got better; when I was fully aroused and stopped moving around my pants, they didn't shut up and I was suddenly, desperately searching my mind to know how long that song was.   This was because Vic got down to her, Oh, fuck, this white thong, and calling it white is generous as it looks like someone stole an under-achieving spider's web and gently placed it over her crotch, and I know my hard-on was not going anywhere but into something before it went away.   Victoria was working her make-up on when two of the voices got themselves together enough to ask something. Vic looked up at the web-cam, over to me, then said a few sentences.   "So, which one of you likes your ankles placed behind your ears?" I politely asked in Thai.   "What was that, Brax' Zane?" Victoria asked.   "I'm curious if I can take your virginity with my tongue?" I continued in Thai.   "I cannot understand you," Victoria said again. "What are, ah, "   "I think we should engage the Federation citizen in the Galactic Basic," the second voice requested of the room. The third voice, the sleaze, said one more then in her native tongue, then the second voice, and Victoria jumped on her.   "I said, 'I think the native is getting restless'," sleazy girl grudgingly repeated. "Now, I think we should see if our plan 1.0 can be implemented."   "Before the scourges make themselves hoarse shrilling out the hellish noise or I lose patience, transport over there, and kill them myself," Dura growled playfully. I'm glad someone else was having fun. Victoria walked up and took a deep breath, which caused her well-disciplined, thirty-ish breasts to bounce tantalizingly close. Her look was desperately fearful yet almost childlike too.   "Kar'Thon, I desperately require your assistance before these creatures drive me mad," I tried to sound masculine yet pleading. On the computer screen, Dura quickly slammed her right fist to her right shoulder; I was later to learn that was a salute.   "This is no way for a Starfleet cadet to die," Victoria beamed at me, "even if I know I must someday slaughter you in battle." Whoa, I've never considered NASA as a career choice.   Maybe Klingon bondage gear/standard uniform could change my mind. The first person to tell me university life is boring I will punt to the Moon.   "I am T'Luminareth of the Vulcan Science Academy and Reserve member of the Starfleet Exploration Corps here," the second voice spoke up. I caught sight of a picture of her with this, troll? Or maybe a dwarf with the worst case of cauliflower ear ever. "I would like to assure you that every logical effort is being put forth on your behalf."   "Is that right, Tight Luminescence? Is it going to kill you to show a fellow sentient an ounce of compassion when you know he is about to suffer a fatal toxic shock from prolonged exposure to these vermin?" the third girl snarkily interjected into the conversation. "I'm Hical Cretak, Romulan freebooter and purveyor of ancient, exotic, and misunderstood goods."   "You are a thief, and since you aren't in some asteroid prison, you must be an above average one," I said to the Romulan. "I confess that I am a bit happier to see a member of the Vulcan Science Academy since, well, I'm suffering a splintered memory. Some things make perfect sense but large details are simply missing." I figured I could provide Victoria some good game.   She began rubbing my crotch and there was an effect alright, two in fact. The simple and expectant one was my trouser titan trying to unchain itself so it could get revenge on all of Victoria's orifices for taunting him so. My torturous tiny titmice began belting 'Let's get it on' by Marvin Gaye. I think as an infant, I had a mobile playing this song in my crib.   I started to really admire T'Luminareth's acting ability because she alone kept it together. Victoria made larger and larger circles over my crotch up to my beltline while Dura and Hical lost it hysterically.   "Pssst," I murmured to Victoria. She looked at me and I darted my eyes toward her makeup kit and clothes. I am getting more clothes on her, why?   Besides, I'd gotten a better look at her suit and it didn't have a butt-zipper that said 'Come Get Some,' but those pants rolled down like a candy wrapper and that 'body armor' has a back flap. I'd have to get Rio a set and I doubted Victoria would deny me her armorer's number. I was definitely looking into getting Mercy a matching Orion Slave Girl outfit, and here people don't think I make constructive use of my time.   I was sure Victoria/Kar'Thon was breaking speed records to get herself ready while the other ladies began talking to me about a whole universe that was brand new to me. Getting three different and very conflicting versions of the rise of the Human-dominated Federation of Planets was amusing.   Out of the blue, T'Luminareth decided she was going to create a team to rapidly move to my planet and take me back for further study. Vor' Dora countered that and Hical gleefully sought out salvage rights for the wreckage of the two expeditions.   "That might not be possible," I intervened. "Some of what you've told me has fused some memories together." They all fell silent.   "At Starfleet Academy, an Engineering Team and a select group of cadets," I continued to fantasize, "were directed to work on a, phased ionic drive." Ion drive was 'old' tech, or so Hical had let slip. "The drive failed catastrophically and we couldn't save the impulse drive, power was failing, we couldn't transport. The phased ionic drive detonated in the planet's atmosphere, creating a trans-harmonic disruption. I don't know if there were other survivors of our vessel. I saw another vessel either investigating our explosion or attempting a rescue but they burned up on their approach," I looked pained. "I don't think I could communicate with them and the only survivor I could locate was Kar'Thon."   "Only a combination of our two vessels' technology has been able to punch a hole through the disruption and I'm not sure how long this effect will last." I now sounded grim but determined. "We probably need three things: We need to know if there were any special modifications to the Klingon Scout vessel because I don't think it was a standard model to get so close to an experimental Federation vessel."   "Secondly, someone needs to pry out of Starfleet the precise specifications of that vessel, and that's definitely not me," I confessed. "Finally, we need to find a way to fuse those two designs together because if Tribbles are already being affected by an increased magnetic field, how much longer do we have before even the planet's magnetic field collapses totally and we fry (a SciFi movie plot, thank you)."   Once more, there was silence and I was afraid I'd stepped way beyond my bounds. Only when I took in the masked facial expressions of Kar'Thon did I realize I'd done well. I was hit with the realization I was a word and a whisper away from having sex with her, she was so pleased with me.   "I have friends at Starfleet Academy and they might be able to shed a light on what their cadets were up to," T'Luminareth stated serenely, but I could see a fire in her eyes. "I will research into every work published on Phased Ionic Drives, and we may be forced to work on a theory of what went wrong in case Starfleet is not forthcoming."   "Not that I admit that the Klingon Empire ever had any such vessel operating in the area, Vor' Dura got out before Hical Cretak interrupted.   "You have an officer on the damn planet, you cowardly idiot," mocked Hical.   "I am a deserter," Kar'Thon declared. "I would say I was a 'scum of the Orion Colonies' but I found that you already claimed that title," she aimed at Hical.   "You must die, you traitorous dog," Dura jumped on the offered plum. Thon/Victoria wasn't a deserter but she was ready to take one for the team, so to speak. "The Klingon Empire cannot allow your stain on our honor to exist. Now that we finally have you pinned down, we are coming to end you once and for all, and if the Federation insists on harboring a traitor (we were theoretically in Federation space) then,   "I owe you a death, Vor' Dura," Thon seethed; "your death."   "You may not enter Federation space," T'Luminareth insisted.   "Before you two go to war, again, why don't you let me go in," Hical mediated. "I'm a free trader and have been to both Federation and Klingon planets."   "You are a spy," Vor' Dura growled.   "Being a successful agent doesn't make you any less of spy for your Romulan Senate," T'Luminareth seemed almost furious.   "Unfounded rumors started by my, Hical almost finished before the Tribbles screamed. Not as loud as they had for Ms. Black, but they now didn't like Thon around either, now that Victoria was a Klingon. Cordelia scares me; this time Hical had the little 'hiccup'.   "This is going to be fun," she chuckled, barely above a whisper.   "I will get these vermin no matter how much they hurt the frail human," Kar'Thon snarled, but Victoria's eyes blazed with fanatic amusement. I was mildly curious if she could even respond to her true name but decided not to test that. She pulled out a rather wicked looking knife that I had to double-take to make sure it was plastic.   The conversation went on around us as fictitious bits of data collided with innuendo, falsehoods, threats, and lies. This was roleplaying by some actors who took it as

Paris, 20ème, Paris, 20ème, micro brasserie Balthazar, 2 octobre 2025, 19 H 38, petite fraîcheur d'automne.On n'avait pas envie de s'arrêter, alors on a décidé d'organiser une toute dernière date à Paris pour clore cette série estivale du Podcaston ! Et puis Paris c'est l'endroit ou on vit toustes maintenant …Cet été, à tour de rôle, on vous a fait découvrir nos univers respectifs : là où on est né, où on a grandit, là où on partait en vacances plus jeunes… Bref des endroits chers à nos cœurs !Alors comment mieux terminer ce Tour de France qu'en vous emmenant avec nous dans le 20è arrondissement de Paris, là oùj'ai grandi, et ou on s'est un peu toustes « rencontré.es » au fil des années.On retourne donc à la micro brasserie Balthazar, où Manu nous accueille à bras ouverts nous et notre cabine !Manu, c'est un copain de fac d'arts plastiques. Après des années à faire de la sérigraphie, il a décidé de devenir brasseur au Balthazar et ça fait 5 ans que ça dure !Pour réserver LE PODCASTON pour votre prochain évènement, écrivez-nous à contreplaques@gmail.com__Cet été, pas de vacances pour Contreplaqués ! 6 membres d'un collectif coupés de leur quotidien, avec pour seul moyen de transport un van Renault Trafic aménagé, iels sillonnent les routes de France avec dans le coffre une cabine pas comme les autres…3 mètres cube, des rideaux bleu Klein et 1 micro qui enregistre 24 heures sur 24 : LE Podcaston.Leur mission ? Traverser 5 villes en 2 semaines pour y installer Le Podcaston et récupérer un maximum de témoignages qui répondront à une seule et même question.Comment voyez-vous le monde d'aujourd'hui, et comment imaginez-vous le monde de demain ?C'est la question que Contreplaqués a posé. Voici ce qu'il s'est passé."Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Paris, 20ème, Paris, 20ème, micro brasserie Balthazar, 2 octobre 2025, 19 H 38, petite fraîcheur d'automne.On n'avait pas envie de s'arrêter, alors on a décidé d'organiser une toute dernière date à Paris pour clore cette série estivale du Podcaston ! Et puis Paris c'est l'endroit ou on vit toustes maintenant …Cet été, à tour de rôle, on vous a fait découvrir nos univers respectifs : là où on est né, où on a grandit, là où on partait en vacances plus jeunes… Bref des endroits chers à nos cœurs !Alors comment mieux terminer ce Tour de France qu'en vous emmenant avec nous dans le 20è arrondissement de Paris, là où j'ai grandi, et ou on s'est un peu toustes "rencontré.e.s" au fil des années.On retourne donc à la micro brasserie Balthazar, où Manu nous accueille à bras ouverts nous et notre cabine !Manu, c'est un copain de fac d'arts plastiques. Après des années à faire de la sérigraphie, il a décidé de devenir brasseur au Balthazar et ça fait 5 ans que ça dure !Pour réserver LE PODCASTON pour votre prochain évènement, écrivez-nous à contreplaques@gmail.com__Cet été, pas de vacances pour Contreplaqués ! 6 membres d'un collectif coupés de leur quotidien, avec pour seul moyen de transport un van Renault Trafic aménagé, iels sillonnent les routes de France avec dans le coffre une cabine pas comme les autres…3 mètres cube, des rideaux bleu Klein et 1 micro qui enregistre 24 heures sur 24 : LE Podcaston.Leur mission ? Traverser 5 villes en 2 semaines pour y installer Le Podcaston et récupérer un maximum de témoignages qui répondront à une seule et même question.Comment voyez-vous le monde d'aujourd'hui, et comment imaginez-vous le monde de demain ?C'est la question que Contreplaqués a posé. Voici ce qu'il s'est passé."Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What's up, dudes? Remember MTV? Remember when hen it first started showing something other than videos? We do! I've got Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas, Scott Leopold from Holly Jolly X'masu, and Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax here to talk Remote Control Christmas! Ken Ober hosted this season 3 episode.It's the infamous Christmas episode, and the round begins with the magi competing. Of course, wise as they are, they aren't too knowledgeable about classic sitcom television. Consequently, they get all the questions wrong except those about Laverne & Shirley. In round two, a set of real contestants—Joe, Keith, and Kimberly—compete for the prize. Colin Quinn sang twice, and Kari Wuhrer acted out a condensed version of A Christmas Carol.  Ultimately, Kimberly's chair was flipped, leaving Joe against Keith.Eventually Joe triumphed in the Think Real Fast round, but ultimately floundered in the Grand Prize round. He only identified 5 of the 9 music videos.Melchior? Check. Balthazar? Got him. Shemp?! Well, Curly died… so grab your remote, eat your snacks, and watch tv with the episode on Remote Control Christmas!Sounds of ChristmasFB: @SOCMusicTwitter: @SOCMusicIG: @socmusicHolly Jolly X'masuFB: @HollyJollyXmasuTwitter: @HollyJollyXmasuIG: @hollyjollyxmasuGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Nic Balthazar (1964) is filmmaker, scenarioschrijver, reporter, documentairemaker, televisiepresentator, filmrecensent en klimaatactivist. En waarschijnlijk ben ik nog wel iets vergeten. Hij maakte ondermeer de films Ben X (over een jongen met het syndroom van Asperger die gepest wordt), Tot altijd (over euthanasie) en Everybody Happy (over een stand-up comedian met negatieve gedachten). In 2022 maakte hij de documentaire Duty of Care: The Climate Trials. Hij woont samen met fotografe Lieve Blancquaert in Gent, ze hebben twee volwassen kinderen: Martha en Boris. Nic Balthazar is een geweldige verteller, we kennen elkaar een beetje van in Gent - ik was al fan in de tijd dat hij filmrecensies maakte voor de radio. We trokken naar zijn bureau boven in het huis. Ik zag enkele kasten met boeken, affiches van zijn films, een elektrische piano.Hij vertelt waarom hij geen enkel van zijn drie boeken gevonden heeft. Je hoort waarom hij zo emotioneel wordt als hij over zijn eerste boek vertelt; het is het boek dat hij las toen zijn zoon dezelfde leeftijd had als één van de twee hoofdpersonen. Het gaat over het boek dat zijn leven veranderde, over het dramatische moment waarop hij besliste om te stoppen als filmrecensent, en hoe daarna als filmmaker de confrontatie met filmrecensenten niet altijd even aangenaam was.Wil je het boek '103 boeken die je gelezen moet hebben' bestellen - het boek van de podcast? Dat kan op ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wimoosterlinck.be.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ik schrijf er met plezier iets in voor jou of voor de persoon aan wie je het boek cadeau wil doen.Alle boeken en auteurs uit deze aflevering vind je⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in de shownotes op wimoosterlinck.be⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wil je de nieuwsbrief in je mailbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wimoosterlinck.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wil je de podcast steunen? Bestel je boeken dan steeds via⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠de ⁠⁠link op wimoosterlinck.be⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠ Merci.De drie boeken van Nic Balthazar zijn:1. Cormac McCarthy: De weg2. Paul Hawken: Regeneration. De klimaatcrisis opgelost in één generatie3. Eckhart Tolle: De kracht van het NuLuister ook naar de drie boeken van: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eva Mouton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nicci French⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josse De Pauw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ish Ait Hamou⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Murielle Scherre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michèle Cuvelier⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Hertmans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Françoise Chombar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vele anderen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

On today's episode, Dave talks about the rise of an icon in America: the burger! In the first part of an overarching 25-for-25 series on the rise of fast casual dining, Dave discusses the most influential burger moments in recent history, the celebrity butcher, and how we got to this point—the point in which burger spots rule. He then answers an Ask Dave and cooks up some homemade burgers. Learn more about LaFrieda: https://www.lafrieda.com/  Learn more about Shake Shack: https://shakeshack.com/  Learn more about Cafe Boulud: https://cafeboulud.com/nyc/  Learn more about JG Melon: https://jgmelon-nyc.com/  Learn more about PJ Clarke's: https://pjclarkes.com  Learn more about Peter Luger: https://peterluger.com/  Learn more about Piccinini Bros: https://piccininibros.com/  Learn more about Creekstone Farms: https://creekstonefarms.com/  Learn more about Eleven Madison Park: https://www.elevenmadisonpark.com/  Learn more about Frenchette: https://www.frenchettenyc.com/  Learn more about Le Veau d'Or: https://www.lvdnyc.com/  Learn more about Balthazar: https://balthazarny.com/  Learn more about Minetta Tavern: https://www.minettatavernny.com/  Learn more about Louis' Lunch: https://louislunch.com/  Learn more about Fuku: https://eatfuku.com/  Learn more about Next Thing You Eat: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15191350/  Learn more about Blackbird: https://www.blackbird.xyz/  Learn more about Resy: resy.com  Learn more about Tock: https://www.exploretock.com/  Learn more about OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/  Learn more about Toast: https://pos.toasttab.com/  Learn more about Union Square Hospitality Group: https://www.ushg.com/  Learn more about Major Food Group: https://www.majorfood.com/  Learn more about Burgerville: https://www.burgerville.com/  Learn more about White Castle: https://www.whitecastle.com/ Learn more about White Manna: https://www.whitemanna.com/  Learn more about Red Hook Tavern: https://www.redhooktavern.com/  Learn more about King's Hawaiian: https://kingshawaiian.com/  Learn more about Impossible Foods: https://impossiblefoods.com/  Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or askdave@majordomomedia.com. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow. Subscribe to Recipe Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recipeclubofficial. Submit your favorite food moments in your favorite movies to majorfoodporn.com. Join our community Discord on majordomo.com. Look for the black carton in the egg aisle. Host: Dave Chang Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking for more DTP Content? Check us our here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-linksIn Part 2 of this three-part series, host John Scardena continues his conversation with Jim Balthazar, drawing on Jim's background in law enforcement, ATF Special Response Teams, and faith-based security leadership to unpack lessons from high-profile incidents and what they mean for community safety today.Topics Covered in Part 2The Charlie Kirk incident — rooftop vulnerabilities, the difference between local security resources and federal protective standards, and how evolving threats require new approaches such as counter-sniper teams, drones for observation, and protective design changes.Historical parallels — from JFK to modern-day open-air events, how notoriety and visibility create unique risks.Schools and safety drills — why “run, hide, fight” isn't always effective, the role of barricading, and why empowerment strategies can make a difference for students and staff.The role of parents and families — parents as the first line of defense, age-appropriate conversations with children, and the importance of monitoring online influences.Mitigation and risk management — balancing statistical rarity with catastrophic impact, and how organizations can prepare without creating paranoia.Key TakeawaysHigh-profile figures and open-air venues face unique risks that demand proactive security planning.Statistically rare events can still have catastrophic consequences, making risk management essential.Training and age-appropriate preparation for schools and families are more effective than fear-based approaches.Parents play a critical role in monitoring, guiding, and shaping safe environments for kids.Security must adapt as threats evolve — from rooftops to classrooms to community gatherings.Part One: Leadership in the FieldPart Three: Church SecurityMajor Endorsements: ImpulseBleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionalshttps://www.impulsekits.com Doberman Emergency Management Subject matter experts in assessments, planning and training https://www.dobermanemg.com The Readiness Lab Trailblazing Disaster Readiness through podcasts, outreach, marketing, and interactive eventshttps://www.thereadinesslab.com For Sponsorship Requests contact@thereadinesslab.com 314-400-8848 Ext 2#DisasterToughPodcast #EmergencyManagement #CrisisLeadership #DisasterResponse #ActiveShooterAwareness #PublicSafety #Resilience #SchoolSafety #IncidentCommand #SecurityLeadership #RiskManagement #CharlieKirk #UVU #ChurchSecurity

Looking for more DTP Content? Check us our here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-linksIn Part 3 of this three-part series, host John Scardena wraps up his conversation with Jim Balthazar, exploring how churches and faith-based organizations can strengthen safety while preserving their mission of sanctuary. With decades of law enforcement, ATF Special Response Team service, and experience leading security for a large church, Jim shares practical approaches for balancing protection, ministry, and community trust.Topics Covered in Part 3Perimeter strategy — why extending security outward, even to sidewalks and parking lots, creates more time and distance to respond.Church disruptions vs. rare violent threats — preparing for the more likely challenges such as disruptions, vandalism, or medical incidents.De-escalation and “pastor-first” approach — treating people with kindness while being ready to shift into protection mode when necessary.Cultural balance — how to avoid turning places of worship into “fortresses,” while still ensuring safety for congregants.Active Threat Mitigation — Places of worship, like businesses and schools, should rely on trained, professional responders to protect congregations. Volunteer greeters and ushers are vital for hospitality and situational awareness, but they should not be expected to act in a professional security or use-of-force role unless they hold current, verifiable professional security or law enforcement credentials.Family and community role — why parents and local culture remain the first line of defense, and how churches can reinforce these values.Key TakeawaysPrevention begins outside the building — greeters and safety teams should look outward as well as inward.Most church incidents are not violent — disruptions and vandalism are far more common and deserve focused planning.De-escalation matters — approach with kindness first, but be ready to act decisively if needed.Faith and safety can coexist — churches can remain welcoming while still protecting their community.Families remain central — cultural norms of responsibility and involvement are more powerful than mandates.Part One: Leadership in the FieldPart Two: Charlie Kirk, Schools, & MitigationMajor EndorsementsImpulseBleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionalshttps://www.impulsekits.comDoberman Emergency ManagementSubject matter experts in assessments, planning, and traininghttps://www.dobermanemg.comThe Readiness LabTrailblazing disaster readiness through podcasts, outreach, marketing, and interactive eventshttps://www.thereadinesslab.comFor Sponsorship Requestscontact@thereadinesslab.com314-400-8848 Ext 2#DisasterToughPodcast #EmergencyManagement #ChurchSecurity #CrisisLeadership #DisasterResponse #ActiveShooterAwareness #PublicSafety #Resilience #Leadership #IncidentCommand #FaithBasedSecurity #CommunitySafety

Looking for more DTP Content? Check us our here: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-linksIn Part 1 of this three-part series, host John Scardena talks with Jim Balthazar, a seasoned law enforcement and emergency management professional, about the realities of leadership in the field.Jim shares insights from his decades of service with the ATF, including his years on the Special Response Team and his work with ESF-13 operations at headquarters. After retiring, he moved into faith-based security leadership in Tampa and continues to support the Pasco County Sheriff's Office in emergency management.Topics Covered in Part 1From law enforcement to emergency management — the challenges of shifting from tactical response to strategic leadership, and how learning ICS reshaped Jim's perspective.Leadership lessons from the field — humility when joining new teams, the importance of listening before leading, and the risks of trying to “leave your mark” too quickly.Uvalde school response — a case study in leadership breakdowns, communication failures, and the importance of urgency when lives are on the line.Integrating outside expertise — why agencies benefit from new perspectives, and how Pasco County has successfully blended law enforcement with emergency management professionals.Key TakeawaysStrong leaders balance tactical expertise with strategic vision.Communication and coordination are essential in complex incidents.Culture matters — new leaders should observe and earn trust before making changes.Training and readiness determine how effectively teams perform under pressure.Part Two: Charlie Kirk, Schools, & MitigationPart Three: Church Security *Major Endorsements:Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionals: https://www.impulsekits.comDoberman Emergency Management Subject matter experts in assessments, planning and traininghttps://www.dobermanemg.comThe Readiness LabTrailblazing Disaster Readiness through podcasts, outreach, marketing, and interactive eventshttps://www.thereadinesslab.comFor Sponsorship Requestscontact@thereadinesslab.com314-400-8848 Ext 2#DisasterToughPodcast #EmergencyManagement #CrisisLeadership #DisasterResponse #ActiveShooterAwareness #PublicSafety #Resilience #Leadership #IncidentCommand #CrisisCoordination #TeamReadiness #Security #CharlieKirk #UVU #Catholic 

Et si vos posters d'enfance devenaient de véritables objets de collection signés par vos idoles ? ⚡️De Teddy Riner à Tony Parker, du PSG au Real Madrid, deux jeunes entrepreneurs ont transformé leurs rêves de fans en une entreprise qui collabore aujourd'hui avec les plus grandes légendes du sport.Dans cet épisode de Serial, je reçois Balthazar et Noé, cofondateurs de Club Legacyz. Leur idée : créer des collections exclusives avec les athlètes pour rapprocher les fans de leurs champions.

The Pity Party set off to escape the chaos of Balthazar's magic stone head, but are trapped in a house of illusion by a creepy entity...Become a Member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMkvQUm_aXR-iKHVUTk0ILw/joinTimestamps:Coming Soon :)Socials:https://twitter.com/DragonDeezDicehttps://www.instagram.com/dragondeezdicehttps://www.tiktok.com/@dragondeezdicehttps://discord.gg/NwFmTWEkGK

Send us a textIn this episode. Lady Petra and Saffermaster chat with King Balthazar, the King of Cats about his journey and his preference for super intense Sado Masochism  over a La Louisiane. You can find King Balthazar on Blue Sky ‪@phoenixandkitten.bsky.social‬ or on fetlife @KingBalthazarThe Kinky cocktail Hour is brought to you by Motorbunny, the best saddle style vibrator on the market today. Save $40 on your Motorbunny purchase with the code LADYPETRAPLAYGROUND at Motorbunny.com You can order the TechRing, "Where health meets pleasure" at http://myfirmtech.com using the code "KINKY" to save 15%. Put a ring on it!Support the showHard Married: A Guide to Building Lasting Love by Unlocking the Secrets of Deep Intimacy. Get your copy of this new book by Saffer here: https://tinyurl.com/Hard-Married Visit Hardmarried.net Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com

Voici une une belle idée de sortie si vous vous promenez au Pays Basque d'ici la fin août : Mathilde Balthazar, créatrice de spectacles équestres, vous présente le spectacle "Harmonie", qui se tient au Pôle équestre de Biarritz. Ecoutez L'invité de RTL Midi avec Éric Silvestro du 15 août 2025.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach is an American actor known for roles in HBO's Girls, The Lakehouse, The Punisher, and season two of The Bear, which premiers tomorrow on FX on Hulu. We chat about goth music festivals on the beach, the expensive submarine is lost, go watch the John Early special, his early days in New York's underground hip hop community, his kid is going to see The Cure tonight at MSG, actors are out of control, the pros and cons of theater, he bakes two loaves of bread per week when he's in the zone, he's the cook of his house, loitering at Balthazar, the kinds of restaurants he wants to go to now, an empty hotel room to yourself is the ultimate sorbet, the European lifestyle, traveling with a guitar, and why he has a tough time watching himself on screen. ⁠instagram.com/ebonmossbachrach⁠ ⁠twitter.com/donetodeath⁠ ⁠twitter.com/themjeans  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paris, 18ème, Micro Brasserie Balthazar, 27 mars 2025, 18h22, grand soleil.Pour cet épisode, nous avons installé LE PODCASTON, dans la Micro Brasserie BalthazarUn micro, une cabine, une question : « Quelle est ta meilleure et/ou ta pire rencontre ?"Un grand merci à la Micro Brasserie Balthazar pour leur accueil

British-born restaurateur Keith McNally opened such popular New York City institutions as the Odeon, Balthazar and Pastis. But a 2016 stroke, which caused immobility and affected his speech, led to a suicide attempt two years later. He talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about writing his memoir, "I Regret Almost Everything"; how the stroke drew him to Instagram; how he learned restaurant lighting through an early job in theater on "The Rocky Horror Show"; and giving second chances. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01. Ignacio Arfeli - Places We Know (VOLTA) [2025] 02. Ravekings, SandPokers - Free Your Mind (Skink) [2025] 03. Mightyfools - Footrocker (LUSSO Remix) (Revealed Recordings) [2025] 04. Van Snyder, Poly Powder - Techno Dream (Kurai Records) [2025] 05. NAEMS - Addicted To That Sound (Kurai Records) [2025] 06. Space 92, Malena Narvay - Formula Loca (TAKEOFF) [2025] 07. Ozgun, Jake Ryan - Infinity (Kurai Records) [2025] 08. Robert Da Capo - Omen (Gain Records) [2025] 09. Eva Lakritz - Feeding On You (Replicate Records) [2025] 10. Hyper-X, Towerume - Not The End (LVLD Music) [2025] 11. Castor & Pollux, Josh Le Tissier - System Overload (Revealed Recordings) [2025] 12. Balthazar & JackRock - Synchronize Your Love (KNTXT) [2025] 13. John Blvck, Kruky, Michael Ace, Intrust - Into The Now (Interplay Unity) [2025] 00. Jay Nichol - Floodwork 02 (Palace Generation Digital) [2024] 14. Claas Inc. - Bass Dimension (Club Mix) (Future Sequence) [2025] 15. Juniverz - Echoes Haunt Your Mind (Pyro Records) [2025] 16. Patrick Scuro, Alvise Ravanello - Creeper (Animarum Recordings) [2025] 17. MaRLo, Lockdown, .EXA - Don't Stop (BEAT Music Fund) [2025] 18. Allen Watts, Will Rees - Pendulum (FSOE) [2025] 19. Molothav - Love In Acid (Kurai Records) [2025] 20. Brisa (ES) - Encantadora (Exetra Records) [2025] 21. Azael, Takahiro Yoshihira, A2n - Dance To The Night (Dragon Records) [2025] 22. JMXO - Shiva Sham (Critical Sounds) [2025]

Follow me: Facebook: fb.me/xabionly Twitter: twitter.com/xabionly Youtube: youtube.com/xabionly Mixcloud: mixcloud.com/xabionly Instagram: instagram.com/xabionly TRACKLIST: https://1001.tl/21rnbsqt Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4STV7DPVgwI4ntvi1sQvjh?si=CU6lCNZcRkKiZytdXaI5TQ TRACKLIST: 01. DENY ft. Nicoleta Nuca - Canção do Mar [FUNKSHWAY] 02. Avenue One & Lilu Cerf - How Broken Is Your Heart [BLACK HOLE] 03. Korolova & Artem Pivovarov ft. Usyk - Fight for Life [CAPTIVE SOUL] 04. Zac & Zagitar - AMENO [ERRORR] 05. Sian & Cafius - Trigger [OCTOPUS] 06. Lost Prince - Burning [PHYSICAL PRESENTS] 07. AFROJACK, Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Amél - Our Time [SPINNIN] [RELEASE OF THE WEEK] 08. Lost Prince & Leila Dey - I Wanna Feel [PHYSICAL PRESENTS] 09. Enrico Sangiuliano - The Techno Code (Kevin de Vries & SLVR Remix) [NINETOZERO] 10. ESSE - Work It [CONFESSION] 11. Alok & Agents Of Time - Fever [TOMORROWLAND] [PROMO OF THE WEEK] 12. OTIOT - Secret Temple [DHARMA] 13. Jack Orley & Able Heart - Detonate [STMPD] 14. Galoski, Yaksa - Want It [BOUNCE & BASS] 15. Alok & SOLANCE - Terminator [TOMORROWLAND] 16. Jono Stephenson, Senes - Motive [CAPTIVE SOUL] 17. Sputniq - Taking Over [INTERPLAY UNITY] 18. Henry Himself - Makes My Body Go [CHAPTER EIGHT] 19. Matt Fortress - Drunk Girl [FUTURE RAVE MUSIC] 20. OTIOT - Tikva [DHARMA] 21. Roy Orion & Bakovic vs. Alex & Mark - Move That Body [GENERATION SMASH] 22. Megisto - It's My Turn [STMPD] 23. Cat Dealers & Faiolli ft David LeSal - Big Black [TOMORROWLAND] 24. Crasca & NOTXERIUS - 1234 [SMASH DEEP] 25. JLV, Kazhi - Make Out [HEXAGON] 26. Alok & B Jones - Left To Right [TOMORROWLAND] 27. MATTN x UUFO - Somebody's Watching Me [SMASH THE HOUSE] 28. Alex M.O.R.P.H. ft. Sylvia Tosun - An Angel's Love (Alex M.O.R.P.H. & Andrea Ribeca Remix) [ARMADA CAPTIVATING] 29. Maurya Sevak - Dance With Me [FUTURE RAVE MUSIC] 30. Balthazar & JackRock - Soulcatcher [KNTXT] 31. HI-LO & Tai Woffinden - The Orange Theme [ARMADA] 32. Steeper & Matt Ice - Run [REVEALED] 33. Fahjah - Boom Shaka [HYSTERIA] 34. MatricK - We Are The Universe [REVEALED] 35. TBR, Midtown Jack & Casino Stereo - The Reason [REVEALED] 36. Gabry Ponte - Motor City [PENTAPHONIA] 37. Ozgun x Andrew Galaxy - Let Me See You Dance [LUNATIK RAVE] 38. Kosheen & Reinier Zonneveld - Catch (Bounce Mix) [ARMADA] 39. MARE x Michael Ace x Jack Mence - Mind, Body & Soul [ACTUATION] 40. Bassjackers - I Fink U Freeky [SMASH THE HOUSE] 41. Hardwell & Atmozfears ft. Jaimes - Hideaway [REVEALED] 42. Timmy Trumpet, YouNotUs - Born To Be Lonely [SMASH THE HOUSE] [TRACK OF THE WEEK]

Synthesized Radio Episode 081Live from SILO in Dallas, TX — 2 hours packed with unreleased heat, remixes, and raw energy.Tracklist 1. Matt Guy - Party Starter [Arcane]2. Lowdown, Latour - Detach [REALM]3. Adapter, FRANCO BA - Malfuncation [Diynamic]4. Mau P - People Talk People Sing [Diynamic]5. Prodigy - Breathe (HUMAN404 Remix)6. Kaufmann - Mother [Volta]7. Enrico Sangiuliano - The Techno Code (Kevin de Vries, SLVR Remix) [NINETOZERO]8. Cristoph - I Will Find You (Charles D (USA) Remix) [C.O.S Recordings]9. Bart Skils, Weska - Something More (Joris Voorn Remix) [Drumcode]10. Charles D (USA), TMPR (USA) - VIBE [KONKRTE]11. Charles D (USA) - Control [Drumcode]12. Camelphat - Cola [Mindtone Remix]13. Westend ft. HOSANNA - Drum Death [Experts Only]14. HNTR - Victory [Drumcode]15. Kamino - Hustla [REALM]16. Chris Avantgarde - Energy17. Tiga - Mind Demension (HUMAN404 Remix)18. Fatboy Slim - Star 69 (Danny Avila Remix)19. M83 - Outro (Veerus Edit)20. Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now (Daniel Pinho Remix)21. Weska - Helix [Truesoul]22. Before Dawn - With Me (Charles D (USA) Remix)23. Chris Lake, Abel Balder - Easy My Mid (Odd Mob Remix) [Black Book Records]24. Adam Beyer - The Distance Between Us [Drumcode]25. KASIA, Charles D (USA) Feat. Sarah de Warren - Psycho26. Mila Journee - No Es No (Victor Ruiz Remix)27. Space Frog - Follow Me (Charles D (USA) Remix)28. Oscar L, Charles D (USA) - Lift Me Up29. Balthazar, JackRock - Take Me Higher [Flith on Acid]For more info visit —> www.charlesdmusic.com/synthesizedradioThe Next Episode 82 will be available on all platforms on August 8th.

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ONE HELL OF A RIDE!! Constantine Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! With the DCU heating up, Aaron & John take a trip to the Occult side of the DC Comics world giving their Constantine (2005) Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Join Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey as they delve into Francis Lawrence's supernatural thriller Constantine (2005), starring Keanu Reeves (The Matrix, John Wick) as John Constantine, a damaged occult detective who can see half-breed angels and demons. Haunted by terminal lung cancer and his failed suicide attempt, Constantine faces down Hellspawn across L.A.'s underworld. When Detective Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz, The Mummy, The Constant Gardener) recruits him to investigate her twin sister's death, he uncovers a demonic plot involving the Spear of Destiny and Lucifer's own son, Mammon. Iconic moments abound: the demonic exorcism in the morgue (“mirror—NOW!”), Constantine's rooftop standoff with Balthazar, the emotional death of Chas, and the epic finale where Constantine sacrifices himself—slitting his wrists to force Lucifer's hand—and convinces the Devil himself to save humanity from Mammon, plus, the sleek nightclub mind-read for Papa Midnite's bar and the Hellscape visual effects showcase the film's cult appeal. Our hosts break down every holy ritual, razor-sharp line, and dark hero's journey in this horror-drenched DC comic adaptation. Constantine remains a moody, multi-layered action horror that asks: how far would you go to cheat Hell? #Constantine #KeanuReeves #RachelWeisz #TildaSwinton #ShiaLaBeouf #DjimonHounsou #PeterStormare #OccultThriller #MovieReaction #ReactionReview #AaronAlexander #JohnHumphrey #React #Reaction #ReactTo #Movie #MovieReaction #Film #DC #DCComics Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith McNally isn't in showbiz, but he might as well be. Whether you're dining at Balthazar or, like Rob, a frequenter of Minetta Tavern, it's all lights, noise and timing. The food matters, but it's the vibe that keeps people coming back — and the same goes for Hollywood. It's not just plot and characters; it's atmosphere, tone and letting the audience feel at home. Transcript here. For more entertainment news, subscribe to The Ankler or apply to The Ladder, a members-only hub for early career entertainment professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, dear listeners. On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by “The Restaurateur Who Invented Downtown”, Keith McNally. Keith is the founder of some of New York's most iconic restaurants…Balthazar, Balthazar Bakery, Pastis, Minetta Tavern, Pravda, Schiller's Liquor Bar, Morandi, Cherche Midi, Lucky Strike, Nell's, Cafe Luxembourg, and the Odeon. Keith joins us today with his editor Aimee Bell to talk about his instant New York Times bestselling memoir, I Regret Almost Everything. Keith and Aimee collaborated to bring readers a deeply moving, hilarious and irreverent book about Keith's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) discuss our local Pride event, what the vibe was like, and bringing more queer energy into your practice. Discord Link: discord.gg/ENF867k GoFundMe for Balthazar: https://gofund.me/c2715872 Special Guest: Jax.

Et si on apprenait... à apprendre ?Dans cet épisode, Sylvie d'Esclaibes nous plonge au cœur des mécanismes qui permettent aux enfants de devenir acteurs de leurs apprentissages, pour leur donner le goût d'apprendre pour toute la vie.Quels sont les secrets d'une motivation durable ? Comment aider chaque enfant à identifier ses propres façons d'apprendre ?De la manipulation pour les tout-petits jusqu'à l'organisation autonome des ados, cet épisode est un guide concret qui regorge de conseils.Au programme :1️⃣ Poser les bases de la concentration et de la curiosité chez les 0-3 ans2️⃣ Apprendre à faire seul, s'auto-corriger et oser l'erreur chez les 3-6 ans3️⃣ Structurer sa pensée, choisir ses outils et découvrir le tutorat de 6 à 12 ans4️⃣ Donner du sens aux apprentissages, s'auto-organiser et innover à partir de 12 ans5️⃣ Ressources audio, livres, jeux, activités sensorielles et supports créatifs pour chaque tranche d'âgeRessources citées :Pour les 3-6 ans : apprendre par les sens, le corps, le jeuLivres à écouter :Mes histoires Montessori à écouter (Nathan)Les p'tites histoires de Nature & DécouvertesMes premières grandes histoires (Gallimard Jeunesse Musique)Livres sonores :J'apprends les sons avec Sami et Julie (Hachette)Mon petit imagier sonore – Les lettres (Gallimard)Les lettres à écouter – Hatier JeunesseLivres à toucher :Mes lettres rugueuses Montessori (Nathan)Balthazar et les nombres à toucher (Hatier)Les chiffres rugueux (Balthazar, Hatier)Jeux éducatifs :La chasse aux sons (Placote)Motricité & graphisme corporel :Tracer des lettres au sol, dans le sable ou avec les brasReproduire des formes avec le corpsCuisine et nature :Peser, transvaser, observer, couper, classerPour les 6-12 ans : structurer et approfondirLivres audio / à écouter :Contes mathématiques – RetzLes histoires naturelles – Nature & DécouvertesPetites histoires Montessori à écouter – NathanCartes mentales / mind mapping :Livres : Apprendre autrement avec la pédagogie positive – Akoun & Pailleau, Cartes mentales pour apprendre – Toni BuzanApplis : XMind, MindMeister, SimpleMindPodcasts / audio :Les Odyssées (France Inter)Une histoire et… OliSoutenir l'enfant pour qu'il devienne acteur de ses apprentissages, c'est lui offrir la clé d'une autonomie joyeuse, durable… et le plaisir d'apprendre pour la vie.

Join Klaudia and Ollie as they get into Supernatural S6E3: "The Third Man" and S6E4: "Weekend at Bobby's." Points of Interest: Jensen Ackles queerbaiting is a recession indicator, the post-NDA Supernatural production tell-all, bragging about being the first omega, Rowena waiting to give Sam estrogen, Can Sam munch?, the Men of Letters bunker is the Supernatural Avengers tower, Yahoo! Answers user Bobby, Why Garth the bus driver?, pitching the young Bobby/Rufus TV show, put-upon mother Bobby, Chekhov's wood chipper, and a literal dick measuring contest. ---Fight For the Future's frontline organizations list, updated to include LA immigrant rights orgs.Teen Vogue's excellent political reporting on how to be an activist when you can't attend protestsWired's comprehensive guide on protest and resistance in the digital ageFollow the Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement directly: Instagram / Bluesky / TikTok---Follow us @MysterySpotcast on Bluesky / TikTok / Instagram / Tumblr---Send us a question to our  Tumblr ask box or email us at themysteryspotcast@gmail.comSubmit your favorite Destiel fic for us to readFill out this form to submit a song for the Mystery Spotcast Official Playlist

Still feeling no pain, rushing to my grave, the allure of the steakhouse, McNally's rules, 2020 wrapped, a memory from county, the passing of a pop music legend, mushroom humor, some random quotes I came across, and people needing people. Stuff mentioned: Novocaine (2025), Lawry's The Prime Rib (100 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211), Keith McNally I Regret Almost Everything (2025), The Odeon (145 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013), Balthazar (80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012), Minetta Tavern (113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012), Jay McInerney Bright Lights, Big City (1984), Bright Lights, Big City (1988), The Kinks "Better Things" (1981), The Kinks Give the People What They Want (1981), James Fogle Drugstore Cowboy (1990), Volbeat "The Bliss" (2016), Volbeat Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie (2016), The Beach Boys "God Only Knows" (1966), The Beach Boys "Break Away" (1970), The Beach Boys "Time to Get Alone" (1969), The Beach Boys "This Whole World" (1970), Laura Delano Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance (2025), and Casey Schwartz "After Years of Prescription Pills, She Is Unmedicated and Unapologetic" (The New York Times Book Review, March 20, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/books/review/unshrunk-laura-delano.html)

Ever wonder what happens when you give a wizard a housecat and poor impulse control? We did—and now the kobold population is down one. Need a Dungeon Master who can outwit your rogue, outdrink your barbarian, and out-Greek the gods themselves? Book DM Adamantine—Nick Fotopoulos, the myth, the legend, the man who once statted out a haunted souvlaki stand. Whether you're in Athens, on vacation, or hiding from your dice curse, Nick runs D&D, Call of Cthulhu, Vampire: The Masquerade, and more—online or in-person, tailored to your party's wildest dreams (or darkest regrets). Visit www.dungeonmasteradamantine.comor summon him directly at StartPlaying He's got minis, maps, madness—and yes, he's fluent in both Greek and goblin. Episode Summary In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the gang dives whiskers-first into the magical, mystical, and occasionally murderous world of familiars in tabletop RPGs. From Pathfinder to D&D and beyond, we examine what happens when your arcane support animal becomes the party MVP—or a tragic footnote in the kobold kill count. Ash tries to argue that the toad is a viable combat companion. Tyler reminds us that the hawk definitely doesn't have thumbs. Randall... well, Randall has a deeply concerning attachment to his fox, whom he insists is “just a little guy, your honor.” Expect practical advice, chaotic anecdotes, and passionate hot takes on why your next spellcaster should come with a built-in critter co-pilot. Key Takeaways Familiars are more than flavor: These aren't just spellbook-warming fluffballs—they can scout, deliver spells, and manipulate the action economy if you build them right. Pick the right pet for the job: Owls? Great for flyby tactics. Frogs? Great for... ambiance. Imp? Great for morally questionable espionage and tax evasion. Don't get them killed: Familiars may be magically bound, but they're emotionally expensive. Losing one mid-dungeon isn't just tragic—it's also a wasted action economy investment and possibly a therapy bill. In Pathfinder 2e: The familiar system is highly customizable—think of it like Build-A-Bear with spell slots. Choose abilities like "Deliver a Touch Spell" or "Can Lick Its Own Eyebrows" depending on your tactical goals. Familiars are not Pokémon: You cannot legally send them into battle for XP farming. You can, however, use them as adorable bait. The ethical line is blurry, but the kobolds are definitely distracted. Beware of DM interpretation: That squirrel familiar might be RAW legal, but if your DM hates rodents, you will be hunted by owlbears. Plan accordingly. You can give your familiar a name, but not a pension: Remember—if you're going to bond with the ferret that ferries fireballs, don't forget a cute name. (Suggestions include: Toast, Balthazar, LegallyDistinctPikachu.) If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Ever wonder what happens when you give a wizard a housecat and poor impulse control? We did—and now the kobold population is down one. Need a Dungeon Master who can outwit your rogue, outdrink your barbarian, and out-Greek the gods themselves? Book DM Adamantine—Nick Fotopoulos, the myth, the legend, the man who once statted out a haunted souvlaki stand. Whether you're in Athens, on vacation, or hiding from your dice curse, Nick runs D&D, Call of Cthulhu, Vampire: The Masquerade, and more—online or in-person, tailored to your party's wildest dreams (or darkest regrets). Visit www.dungeonmasteradamantine.comor summon him directly at StartPlaying He's got minis, maps, madness—and yes, he's fluent in both Greek and goblin. Episode Summary In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the gang dives whiskers-first into the magical, mystical, and occasionally murderous world of familiars in tabletop RPGs. From Pathfinder to D&D and beyond, we examine what happens when your arcane support animal becomes the party MVP—or a tragic footnote in the kobold kill count. Ash tries to argue that the toad is a viable combat companion. Tyler reminds us that the hawk definitely doesn't have thumbs. Randall... well, Randall has a deeply concerning attachment to his fox, whom he insists is “just a little guy, your honor.” Expect practical advice, chaotic anecdotes, and passionate hot takes on why your next spellcaster should come with a built-in critter co-pilot. Key Takeaways Familiars are more than flavor: These aren't just spellbook-warming fluffballs—they can scout, deliver spells, and manipulate the action economy if you build them right. Pick the right pet for the job: Owls? Great for flyby tactics. Frogs? Great for... ambiance. Imp? Great for morally questionable espionage and tax evasion. Don't get them killed: Familiars may be magically bound, but they're emotionally expensive. Losing one mid-dungeon isn't just tragic—it's also a wasted action economy investment and possibly a therapy bill. In Pathfinder 2e: The familiar system is highly customizable—think of it like Build-A-Bear with spell slots. Choose abilities like "Deliver a Touch Spell" or "Can Lick Its Own Eyebrows" depending on your tactical goals. Familiars are not Pokémon: You cannot legally send them into battle for XP farming. You can, however, use them as adorable bait. The ethical line is blurry, but the kobolds are definitely distracted. Beware of DM interpretation: That squirrel familiar might be RAW legal, but if your DM hates rodents, you will be hunted by owlbears. Plan accordingly. You can give your familiar a name, but not a pension: Remember—if you're going to bond with the ferret that ferries fireballs, don't forget a cute name. (Suggestions include: Toast, Balthazar, LegallyDistinctPikachu.) If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Synthesized Radio Episode 080presented by Charles D live from NYCThis month's show features new music from SCRIPT, Kaufmann, Azzecca, Weska, Victor Ruiz, Myself and more. Also make sure to check out the first release ‘VIBE' on my new label ‘KONKRTE' Tracklist1. Maesic, Marshall Jefferson & Salomé Das - Life Is Simple [Move Your Body] (SCRIPT Remix) [Helix Records]2. The Prodigy - Breathe (HUMAN404 Remix)3. Kaufmann (DE) - Mother [Volta Records]4. Cristoph - I Will Find U (Charles D (USA) Remix) [C.O.S Recordings]5. Charles D (USA), TMPR (USA) - VIBE [KONKRTE]6. Tigerblind - Battery Operated (Azzecca Remix) [Ministry Of Sound]7. Mau P - People Talk People Sing [Diynamic]8. Before Dawn - With Me (Charles D (USA) Remix) [Unreleased]9. Weska - Helix [Truesoul]10. Chris Lake, Abel Balder - Ease My Mind (Odd Mob Remix) [Black Book Records]11. Weska, Charles D (USA) - The Answer [Unreleased]12. Adam Beyer & Layton Giordani - Alto [Drumcode]13. Mila Journee - No Es No (Victor Ruiz Remix)14. Adam Beyer & Julian Jeweil - Loca [Drumcode]15. Heerhorst - Dreams [Arcane]16. Balthazar & JackRock - Andromeda [Drumcode]For more info visit —> www.charlesdmusic.com/synthesizedradioThe Next Episode 081 will be available on all platforms on July 4th

Matthi & Henry are celebrated for their dynamic Hybrid Live performances and DJ sets. Their weekly radio show, From Techno Into Trance, showcases their ability to seamlessly blend these genres, offering listeners a masterclass in genre-fluid artistry. From Techno Into Trance 85 01 Deestopia & Pico Boulevard - Entheogen (Original) 02 OST Fox - Atmen (ft FÍrinne) 03 Hammerschmidt - Blow Your Mind (Original) 04 GiGi FM - Calibration 05 Mauro Picotto & Clif Jack - Komodo (Save A Soul) 06 Balthazar & JackRock - One Woman Army (Original) 07 Alex Sonata & TheRio - Tribal ID (Extended) 08 Regent - Permean 09 Ignez & Vault Records - A Love Dream 10 HI-LO & Temper - Work That Body (Extended) 11 Stoneface & Terminal - Flash & Bang 12 Len Faki - Zig Zag 13 Phil Berg - Menace 14 David Forbes - & Susie Ledge - Lose Ma Head (Extended) 15 Schwarze Puppen ft Nina Hagen - Tanz! (Skysurfer Remix) 16 Charlotte de Witte feat. XSALT - No Division (Original) 17 Chlär - Altitude 18 Adam Beyer - The Distance Between Us 19 Basil OGlue - Tree of Existence (Original) 20 DJ Dextro - Nada 21 Sciahri - Two Letters 22 Stoneface & Terminal - Mortal Industry (Extended) 23 Pumping Alien - Toluene Crystals (Original)

Gwyn and Ode talk about what options exist for leaving the country, what options do not exist for leaving the country, how to move from a conservative to a progressive area, the spiritual aspects of doing so, and how you can stay where you are mindfully, as an act of resistance. Balthazar, the podcast cat, needs some health care! If you'd like to help, here's a GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-our-beloved-balthazar-eat-again?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link)

Robert Bresson makes a prison escape film is the sort of premise that we cannot help but fall for, particularly as A Man Escaped (1956) is also our favorite sub-genre of crime film: the criminal procedural. While we really fell in love (sort of) with the "full Bresson" of Au hasard Balthazar or Mouchette, both a decade later, A Man Escaped takes Bresson's style into a genre we weren't expecting, and it is perfect.

Lara and Carey continue to feel the new studio glow, and are ready to bear the weight of the world. They discuss the official start of the Papal Conclave, priests singing showtimes at a piano bar, Barry Diller officially coming out as gay and Lara's dream marriage, Keith McNally's new memoir and Balthazar as a spiritual refuge, ChatGPT inspiring spiritual delusion, the Real Housewives of Rhode Island, SUP's future Golden Globe nomination, and possible serial killer in Valley Village.  Back on The Valley, the crew heads to Santa Barbara to race remote control cars, shawts, and spiritual hilling. Doute and Luke keep their load count high, Brittany thwarts Jax's rage texts from rehab, Nia and Danny scheme to spread the word of G*d, Zack confronts Janet once more, all while Jesse and Michelle ramp up their psychosexual divorce games.  Listen to this episode ad-free AND get access to weekly bonus episodes + video bonus episodes by joining the SUP Patreon.  Watch video episodes of the pod on Mondays and Fridays by subscribing to the SUP YouTube.  Relive the best moments of this iconic podcast by following the SUP TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IT'S TIME TO WATCH THE MUPPETS! This week we watched Dinosaurs - A New Leaf. Distracted rants include but are not limited to The Pitt, Balthazar, Christopher Meloni, Steve Whitmire, "Wash", Tomacco, Veronica Mars, we wage a war on streaming, and much more!"An important lesson is learned by all when Robbie brings home a mysterious happy plant which makes everyone feel all groovy-like. As things spiral out of control, Fran finally has to put her foot down."Follow us:tiktok.com/@ittwtmInstagram.com/ittwtm

Super-Special-not-so-Secret Friend Don returns to the diningroom table for another thrilling bonus episode. Deon and Jay welcome his ass with arms wide open, as Lightnin' Lickers are want to do. Twelve crackin' tracks are lifted from wax and stitched back onto a mixtape after an in-depth discussion of the artists who created said cuts takes place. It's good to be back. Happy (Merry) St. Patrick's Day (Bay City Christmas)!Sonic contributors to the latest bonus episode of Lightnin'Licks Radio podcast include: Max Heath, Prince and the Revolution, Alan Silvestri, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Arc of All, Junkyard Band, Roberta Flack, Donald Trump, Jimmy Webb, The Beatles, Tim Hardin, Holland Dozier Holland, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Chris Whitley, Bonnie Tyler, Jim Steinman, Missing Persons, Mitchell Froom, Guns N' Roses, Stephen Malkmus, the Jicks, KMFDM, MC 900 Ft. Jesus, Beck, Revolting Cocks, Led Zepplin, Greta Van Fleet, Grace Slick, Bjork, Black Flag, Grateful Dead, Henry Rollins Band, Mike Judge's Beavis & Butthead, A Tribe Called Quest, Ubiquity, Digible Planets, Abe Jefferson, Billy Woods, ELUCID, Raekwon the Chef, Outkast, Ms. Judy, Quelle Chris, Don Messick as Zorac, Sade, Mr. K and Boyd Jarvis.Jay noted he was snacking on the sonic deliciousness of theSound Symposium, Noel and the Red Wedge, Wartime, and Fazerdaze.Deon is with Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, Pavement, Roy Ayers, Cavalier and Child Actor. Don suggested checking out the Hard Lessons, Balthazar, S.G. Goodman, and MaidaVale. In a world full of and Stephen Millers and Ted Cruzes, be aMr. Studinger or a Tom Cedarberg. Share joy and buy music from your local record store. We suggest Electric Kitsch in beautiful Bay City, Michigan.  BONUS #25 mixtape:[SIDE 1] (1) S.G. Goodman - If You Were Someone I Loved {edit} (2) Pavement - Grounded (3) Noel & the Red Wedge - Special to You (4) Balthazar - Bunker (5) Roy Ayers - Slow Motion (6) Wartime - The Whole Truth [SIDE 2] (1) The Sound Symposium - America (2) The Hard Lessons - Milk & Sugar (3) Cavalier & Child Actor - Judy is Forever (4) Fazerdaze - A Thousand Years (5) MaidaVale - Daybreak (6) Sarah Shook & the Disarmers - Backsliders

At long last, it's time for Constantine! One of the most requested films since we started the show, we figured it was about time as the movie reached 20 years old. Also a treat is the fact that until this show, Brev and Donald hadn't seen it, so Scott will lead the guys thru! Before we talk the movie, however, we break down a There Can Be Only One with the cast. So grab your crucifix brass knuckles, grab your screech beetles, and don't forget the holy water... it's time for Constantine on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:24:53 There Can Be Only One 00:43:16 Constantine Discussion Starts 01:42:18 John and Angela Visit Church 01:55:35 Papa Midnight 02:04:45 John's Apartment and The Wager 02:22:58 John's Backstory 02:34:55 Balthazar and Angela is Taken 02:44:58 Chas Has a Plan 02:51:12 Into the Light I Command Thee 03:00:15 Loucifer and the End Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Attack of the Killer Podcast

Synthesized Radio Episode 078Showcasing my favorite selections of Tech, Techno & Progressive. This month's show is loaded with fresh new tunes from Argy, Anima, Layton Giordani, Bart Skils, Westend, Tmpr, Myself and more!Tracklist:1. Artaria & Cafius - Make Me Feel On [Truesoul]2. Cassian - Dun Dun [Afterlife]3. Argy, Anyma, Son of Son - Voices In My Head [Afterlife]4. Charles D, Tmpr - Hotstepper [Unreleased]5. Cristoph - String Thing [C.O.S. Recordings]6. CASSIMM - Valerie [Toolroom]7. Layton Giordani, Bart Skils - Deadly Valentine [Drumcode]8. Kamino, MERYLL - Up N Down [Catch n Release]9. Westend - Drum Death ft. HOSANNA [Experts Only]10. Tiesto, Oscar L - Flex [Musical Freedom]11. Tmpr (USA) - Thrive [KMS Records]12. Eli Brown, HNTR ft. Rome Fortune - gImmE gImmE [Arcane]13. Balthazar & JackRock - Take Me Higher [Flith on Acid]14. Dom Dolla - Dreamin ft. Daya [Three Six Zero]15. Motorcycle - As the Rush Comes (Charles D, Tmpr Remix) For more info visit —> www.charlesdmusic.com/synthesizedradio The Next Episode 079 will be available on all platforms on April 4th

The Vanishing Point Live - Full Tracklist & Live Video: https://youtu.be/-GVRDIY5huc?si=iADGgbVq6A8i8Y9f Tracklist - 1. Kirill Matveev - Nanny in Leningrad (R.Hz Remix) 2. Max & Nim - Aureana 3. Slow Hearts - Terralis 4. Vayu - Ambrosia 5. Double Touch Ft Reigan - Greatest Day 6. Nacho Varela & Cruz Vittor - Lateral Sunset 7. boerd - Sanctuary (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Extended Mix) 8. Green Lake Project - Suburban 9. Luigi Sambuy - Partitioning II (Extended Mix) 10. Desglose - Despeje 11. Giorgio Gigli - Looking Through My Memory 12. Mariano Mellino & John Cosani - Raining Miracles 13. Felix Kröcher - I Am The Night feat. Simon Batten (Extended Mix) 14. Innerphonic - Asia Message (Original Mix) 15. Underworld - Born Slippy (MeloTek Isolation Remix) 16. Balthazar, Jackrock - Black Snow (Alberto Santana Remix) 17. Alberto Santana - Psycho (Original Mix) 18. Vinicius Honorio - Shrapnel (Original Mix) 19. Yan Oxygen - Fibonacci (Original Mix) 20. UMEK - To Keep You Engaged (Original Mix) 21. Vinicius Honorio - Witching Hour (Original Mix) 22. Pig&Dan, Rachel Lyn - I Am One (Original Mix) 23. ID-22 - Folder (Original mix) 24. Durtysoxxx - Push (The Reactivitz Remix) 25. Christian Smith - Initiate Sequence (Dub Mix) 26. Blackbill - 01-1 (Original Mix) 27. D-Unity - Singing For Money (Original Mix) 28. Drumsauw - Virus (Original Mix) 29. Procombo - Deeper Shades (Original Mix) 30. Steel Grooves - Immortal (Original Mix) 31. Marco Bruno - Archetype (Original Mix) 32. Lidvall - Nonsense (Original Mix) 33. Axel Karakasis - Handmade Circus (Original Mix) 34. Flug - Psychopath (Original Mix) 35. Solarstone - Solarcoaster (Maarten de Jong Extended Remix) 36. Lange - Save The Bees 37. BLR & Matt Sassari - Close Encounters (Extended) 38. Alex Stein - Rush (Original Mix) 39. Jardin - Shift (Extended Mix) 40. Stoneface & Terminal - Stoneface & Terminal - In My Mind (Extended Mix) 41. Rina Mirai, Vision X, EDL - The Rebirth Of Acid (Original Mix) 42. Monika Kruse - Silver Spark (Original Mix) 43. Alex Di Stefano - Glow (Original Mix) 44. Heerhorst, LEVT - Champagne (Original Mix) 45. Paul van Dyk & The YellowHeads - Back To The FVTR 46. Steve Dekay - Acid Rain (Extended Mix) 47. Spektre vs Bryan Kearney - Remember The Future (Extended Mix) 48. Alex Di Stefano - Chemistry 49. Bryan Kearney - More To Life (Nicolas Taboada Remix) 50. Alexander Popov Ruslan Radriges - Dreams Control (Extended Mix) 51. David Forbes - Monorail (Extended Mix) 52. SYSTEMBREAKER - Just A Dream 53. Calvin Logue - Do What You Want (Robbie Graham Rework) 54. BiXX & Alatheia - Escape to Euphoria (Alatheia Extended Remix) 55. Ralphie B & Frank Waanders present Collide1 - Collision 56. Armin van Buuren vs. Rank 1 (feat. Kush) - This World Is Watching Me (Vinny DeGeorge Bootleg) 57. Peter Miethig - Resurrection (Extended Mix) 58. John O'Callaghan, Paul Skelton & Ren Faye - May The Road Rise (Extended Mix) 59. Amos & Riot Night + Matt Noland - Amos & Riot Night + Matt Noland - Three Graces (Extended Mix) 60. Ralphie B Frank Waanders Collide1 - Quantum Shift (Extended Mix) 61. Steve Dekay Allen Watts presents AWaken - D.N.A. (Extended Mix) 62. Ben Gold - Space Sex (Extended Mix) 63. Marcel Woods - Lemon Tree (South Of The Stars Extended Remix) 64. Allen Watts - Violator (Extended Mix) 65. DAVOR - It Hurts (Extended Mix) 66. Renegade System - Dodeca (Extended Mix) 67. Liam Wilson - Engage (Extended Mix) 68. Mark Sixma, Orjan Nilsen & Push - Urban Shakedown (nilsix Remix) (Extended Mix) 69. onTune - Panaceum (Extended Mix) 70. Scot Project - E (High Energy) (Extended Mix) 71. Joseph James (IRL) - Darkness (Original Mix) 72. John Meva - Underwater (Extended Mix) 73. Sebastiaan Hooft - Vault (Original Mix) 74. Mark Sherry, Peetu S & Emma Gillespie - Open Ocean (Extended Mix) 75. UDM - Inertia (Extended Mix)

People of African descent lived in medieval Europe, and Europeans were aware of the power of contemporary kingdoms in Africa. This shaped the way that people from African were depicted in the art and literature of medieval Europe in different ways. Dr. Chrissie Senecal, Associate Professor at Shippensburg University, shared about their presence during that era. “it's really an erroneous idea that people of color actually of African descent were not present in Western Europe. Just a big example is that obviously Spain is in Western Europe. Spain had been conquered in the early medieval period by people from North Africa that were Muslim and had set up an incredibly vibrant culture, like the biggest city of medieval Europe was Cordoba. So that's a whole bunch of people. There were also constant exchanges with people in the Mediterranean. So, for example, the Kingdom of Ethiopia was known to be Christian, and they had an embassy in Rome. Moreover, there's a lot of contact with the Eastern Mediterranean through the Crusades. And that was a kind of melting pot in some ways of different cultures. The island of Sicily is also a place where many, many people of African descent existed.” Figures like Balthazar, one of the Three Wise Men, were depicted with African features in medieval art. According to Dr. Senecal, Balthazar is a really fascinating character in medieval art. “So, in the new test, obviously, we know medieval Europe, predominantly Christian, although there's many, many Muslims in Spain and there's a large Jewish population as well. But most people identified as Christian outside of Spain. And in the medieval period, there began to be legends attached to the Gospel of Matthew about the three wise men that went to visit Jesus. So that gospel actually doesn't say there were three. It becomes thought of as three wise men representing a king, sort of mage from Europe, from Asia, from Africa. And so Balthazar is considered to be from Africa. But here's where we get into, like, you know, descendant of Africa versus black, because in the first renditions of Balthazar in medieval art, like in the 11th century, Balthazar is depicted as with white skin. And it isn't until the 1400s that he's shown with black skin, even though he was considered to be from Africa. And some of the most beautiful paintings of the wise men come from the 1400s. And you see images of Balthazar wearing this incredibly beautiful clothing, sumptuous fabric. And, you know, he carries myrrh along with the other wise men carrying the other gifts. And it's really incredible. There's a kind of middle transition period. Like in the 1300s, we have an image of Balthazar and he has white skin, but he has a servant accompanying him. And that servant has black skin. So it's a pretty fascinating trajectory.”Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mac & Kat are still settling into the new empty nest routine, no stellar movies but Carry-On is pretty good, folks are moving over to locals, and Katherine sees WAY more problems in Balthazar than Mac does.   Read along with Mac - Current book is Orthodoxy by GK Chesterton I'm almost done with this one so get your emails in about it and we can talk about it on our next show. Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.com Fatima Farm liturgical calendar from Sofia Institute Press Gregory the Great's St. Nicholas Guild Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary Other stuff our family does: Our libsyn page where you can find all our old episodes Sam and Mena's podcast: Engaged at 18 Spoiled! with Mac and Katherine Mac's book! Clueless in Galilee Ben's Photography Business: Red Barron Media Find us on our website Theme song by Mary Bragg.

You were not made for the living... but this episode was! Seth is joined once again by Daniel Shomber to discuss Robert Egger's newest horror flick, Nosferatu! They discuss the performances, the facial hair and how Kraven predisposed audiences to not believing Aaron Taylor Johnson in this film. Not really. Well, kind of. Also: the illustrious career of Willem Dafoe, Yoga Hosers, M. Night Shyamalan and Balthazar the destroyed Christmas decoration. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Le 6 janvier, c'est l'Epiphanie, le jour où les rois mages Gaspard, Melchior et Balthazar ont amené leurs présents à l'enfant-roi Jésus. Et forcément on pense à la chanson de Sheila "Les rois mages". Dans "Ah Ouais ?", Florian Gazan répond en une minute chrono à toutes les questions essentielles, existentielles, parfois complètement absurdes, qui vous traversent la tête.

Joyeuse fête de l'Épiphanie ! Entre deux parts de galette, découvrez l'histoire des mages (Melchior, Balthazar et Gaspard ?) à l'origine de cette fête... Ou la légende, plutôt ! Bonne écoute

Join Sara Fergenson (@sarafergenson) and Jess Sterling (@thejesssterling) as they chat about Season 3 Episode 14 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bad Girls. They discuss the different philosophies on slaying, new Watcher Wesley, and Balthazar's spa day.You can WATCH this podcast on our brand new YouTube channel!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @shit90spod.Email us at shit90spod@gmail.comVisit our website at www.shit90spod.comSpecial thanks to JD McGuire (@jdmcguire) for our theme song!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The story of the Three Wise Men has been reinterpreted since it was first written down. The gift-bearing visitors to the newborn Jesus were initially described as “Magi”, meaning Persians of a priestly caste, but by the 4th century they were given the individual names of Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar. And in Medieval Europe they were described not as Three Wise Men, but as Three Kings. Yet there's more to the evolution of the Magi than Western ideas, in Syriac Christian traditions there are up to 24 Magi, and in the Ethiopian church they are named Hor, Karsudan, and Basanater. So how have these ideas developed over time? Listen as William and Anita are again joined by Professor Lloyd Lewellyn-Jones to discuss the evolution of the story of the Magi, and the influence of British imperialism on their symbolism… Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producers: Anouska Lewis  Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Balthazar yells at the TV as reporters chime in during one of Raythe's reporter scenes. Read the first 10 chapters of The Elven King's Blade: https://raythereign.com/index.php/stories-and-manga/e-g/the-elven-king-s-blade-sample/2112-chapter Join us as a supporting member: https://raythereign.com/membership/signup

Two contemporary deck creators, Balthazar Blacke and Natalia Lee, join the show this week for a round table on fortune telling and the role oracle cards specifically should have in your cartomantic practice. We explore: The things oracle cards can do that tarot cannot. (And vice versa!) Which situations call for which type of deck. Some historic resistance to using oracle cards among western practitioners. Some advice on different spreads and the role of significators. A super fun chat with some some fun people! Show Notes Balthazar's website. Divine Gypsy Mother. Balthazar's YouTube channel. Natalia's website. Saint Cyprian's Deck of Cards.  

Send us a Text Message.What happens when a routine flight turns into a high-stakes confrontation at 30,000 feet? On this special episode of "Finding Your Way Through Therapy," I recount a terrifying in-flight incident from March 5th, 2023, where my family and I faced a passenger's aggressive outburst. Claiming to be "Baltazar," this individual threatened to take over the plane, creating fear and chaos among passengers. Hear the gripping story of how we, alongside brave passengers and flight attendants, managed to subdue the disruptive individual, all while balancing the safety of my children and the other passengers on board.In the emotional aftermath, I reflect on how my crisis management skills helped me maintain composure and assist others, despite the airline's lacking security measures and insufficient follow-up. This experience brought to light the personal conflict and shame I felt, torn between protecting my family and aiding in the restraint of the aggressive passenger. Through this ordeal, I learned the importance of open communication in preventing acute stress from escalating into more severe issues. Listen in as I share insights on managing emotions and the vital need to seek professional help for mental health and substance abuse challenges, reminding us all that even therapists face real-life fears and vulnerabilities.YouTube Channel For The Podcast