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Long-time Fieldays exhibitor, Bernie Hiestand, creator of Bernie's Barrow, spoke to John Campbell.
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Supuloni; Survey finds Kiwis more likely to see China, not US as friend; Chloe Swarbrick discusses potential ban on bottom trawling; Christine Fletcher discusses Auckland's intensification plans; Bernie's Barrow creator live from Fieldays
681. Part 1 of our conversation with Seth Pevey, who writes mystery fiction. Born in Louisiana, Seth spent many years working as a teacher and journalist in Asia before returning to his roots. He now writes fiction and non-fiction from his country home outside of New Orleans, drawing deep inspiration from the local landscape to craft rich, noir-infused Southern Gothic. This is his gritty, New Orleans-based crime fiction series following the ongoing adventures of Felix Herbert and a seasoned police detective named Melançon. The Krewe (2018) Roots of Misfortune (2019) The Witness Tree (2019) Casket Girls (2020) Uptown Blues (2021) Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Bonnie Parker. "Bonnie and Clyde." You've read the story of Jesse James Of how he lived and died; If you're still in need Of something to read, Here's the story of Bonnie and Clyde. Now Bonnie and Clyde are the Barrow gang, I'm sure you all have read How they rob and steal And those who squeal Are usually found dying or dead. There's lots of untruths to these write-ups; They're not so ruthless as that; Their nature is raw; They hate all the law The stool pigeons, spotters, and rats. They call them cold-blooded killers; They say they are heartless and mean; But I say this with pride, That I once knew Clyde When he was honest and upright and clean. But the laws fooled around, Kept taking him down And locking him up in a cell, Till he said to me, 'I'll never be free, So I'll meet a few of them in hell.' This week in Louisiana history. June 5, 1713. Gov. Antoine Cadillac arrives in Louisiana. This week in New Orleans history. June 5, 1944: Thousands of New Orleanians worked through the night at Higgins Industries to prepare the landing craft used for the D-Day invasion the following morning. This week in Louisiana. Juneteenth Celebrations Across Louisiana June 14-19 (events held statewide in mid‑June) Locations vary by city; major celebrations in Lake Charles, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans Website: explorelouisiana.com Juneteenth celebrations across Louisiana honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans with festivals, concerts, food events, and community gatherings throughout the week leading up to June 19: Festivals & Concerts: Live music, cultural performances, and family‑friendly entertainment. Food & Vendors: Local cuisine, craft booths, and community cookouts. Commemorative Events: Educational programs, historical presentations, and unity marches. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
In the early decades of the 20th century, unions are on the rise in coal country. Those who toil beneath the dark earth balk under the yoke of the Barrow family's rule, and something must be done... It's our pleasure to introduce you to Old Gods of Appalachia! Old Gods of Appalachia is an eldritch horror fiction podcast set in an Alternate Appalachia, a world where these mountains were never meant to be inhabited. This Appalachia feels eerily similar to the hills and hollers folks remember from childhood, but there are some tell-tale differences. Towns and counties may be known by other names, or simply not exist. Historical events slide forward or backward in time. And then, of course, there are the monsters. This is part one of our three episode introduction to Old Gods of Appalachia. This episode contains references to occult phenomena, unnatural means of reproduction, human sacrifice, ghosts, mutilation, beheading and maiming human beings, monster sounds. Sensitive listeners please be advised. Today's episode encompassed episodes 32 and 33 from season three of Old Gods. If you like what you heard, you can listen to the complete podcast — currently in its sixth season here in 2026 — on your favorite podcast app. Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media, written and produced by Cam Collins and Steve Shell and narrated by Steve Shell. The voice of Polly Barrow was Tracey Johnston Crum. Intro Music: “The Land Unknown (The Pound of Flesh Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro Music: "Pretty Polly” as performed by Landon Blood and John Lee Bullard To learn more about the show, visit oldgodsofappalachia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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EnergyPathways CEO Ben Clube joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce two significant developments for the company's flagship Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) project, including a strategic collaboration agreement with Associated British Ports (ABP) and confirmation that its wholly owned subsidiary, EnergyPathways Irish Sea Limited, is set to be awarded a Gas Storage Licence (GSL) by the North Sea Transition Authority. Clube described the announcements as major steps forward in advancing what is expected to become Britain's largest integrated energy storage project. Designated a project of “national significance” by the UK Government, MESH is designed to strengthen the country's energy security, support the transition to cleaner energy sources, and help reduce long-term energy costs for consumers and industry. The collaboration agreement with ABP, the UK's largest ports group, will see the two companies jointly evaluate the Port of Barrow in Cumbria as a potential location for critical onshore infrastructure supporting the MESH development. Located in the Irish Sea and connected to Barrow-in-Furness, the project combines compressed air energy storage (CAES) with large-scale natural gas and hydrogen storage, utilizing offshore salt cavern infrastructure to create a highly scalable and cost-effective energy storage solution. Under the agreement, EnergyPathways and ABP will assess the feasibility of developing a range of facilities at the Port of Barrow, including a CAES operations base, natural gas and hydrogen storage operations centres, and key connection infrastructure linking offshore storage assets to onshore energy networks. These facilities are expected to play a central role in supporting future project operations and ensuring efficient integration with the UK's energy system. Alongside the ABP partnership, EnergyPathways announced that EnergyPathways Irish Sea Limited is expected to receive a Gas Storage Licence from the North Sea Transition Authority. The licence covers a substantial offshore area capable of supporting the development of up to 60 large-scale salt storage caverns, providing the potential for multi-terawatt-hour energy storage capacity. Management believes the licence represents a critical regulatory milestone for MESH, reinforcing the project's strategic importance within the UK's future energy infrastructure. The large-scale storage capacity could support not only natural gas storage but also future hydrogen storage and compressed air energy storage applications, helping address intermittency challenges associated with renewable energy generation while improving long-term energy resilience. Subject to the necessary approvals and financing, EnergyPathways is targeting MESH to enter operation in 2031. The company believes the project has the potential to become one of Europe's most important integrated energy storage developments, providing critical infrastructure to support decarbonization, energy security, and industrial growth for decades to come. #proactiveinvestors #energypathways #aim #epp #energy #MESH #EnergyStorage #Hydrogen #CompressedAirEnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #UKEnergy #EnergySecurity #AssociatedBritishPorts #RenewableEnergy
This episode comes from my weekend trip to the Smoky Mountains to see Blackberry Smoke and Parker Barrow at The Shed as I fend off a bear attack. "Attack" might be a tad too strong.I also discuss my visit to Company Distilling (founded by former Jack Daniel's master distiller, Jeff Arnett).
This week on Quick Book Reviews, Philippa is joined by publishing powerhouse Alison Barrow for a fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation about the world of books, publishing, publicity, BookTok, book reviewing, and what really happens inside a major publishing house.Alison shares the emotional impact of the recent Bookseller Awards, including the extraordinary success of Nobody's Girl and the moving tributes to legendary romantic fiction authors including Jilly Cooper, Sophie Kinsella and Joanna Trollope.They also discuss:the launch of Transworld's new horror imprint 3AMthe rise of horror and romantasy publishing trendsAlison's own experience writing and editing her debut novelhow exhausting structural edits really arethe realities of social media for book reviewerswhether TikTok or Instagram matters more for publishingwhy authenticity matters more than follower countsPlus Alison recommends some brilliant reads, including:London FallingFame SickThe Agatha CureIf you've ever wondered how publishing really works, how books become bestsellers, or how to start reviewing books online, this episode is packed with insight, warmth and honesty.Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.
Typh Barrow : en Belgique, elle remplit des salles de 8000 places. On compare sa voix à celle d'Amy Winehouse. Avec son nouvel album , elle part à la conquête de la France
The foundation for Parker Barrow started when Dylan and Megan met in a bar back in 2019. Two weeks after that faithful encounter Dylan asked Megan to go on tour and the two have never looked back. They released their debut album "Jukebox Gypsies" in 2023 and they're getting ready to release their sophomore album "Hold the Mash" in July! Before they get on the road for the next couple of months Megan was nice enough to stop by the show! Megan and Doc talk about growing up in Alabama, learning song writing from her dad, moving to Nashville, meeting Dylan, having some rough times during the pandemic, releasing their first album, performing in Spain, releasing their new album and much much more. Meanwhile on the rest of the show Mike is still not impressed by hologram 2pac. He doesn't care that it happened 14 years ago...he's not impressed. Introduction: 0:00:22 Birthday Suit 1: 13:45 Ripped from the Headlines: 17:53 Shoutouts: 31:30 Megan Kane Interview: 36:34 Mike C Top 3: 1:34:09 Birthday Suit 2: 1:49:04 Birthday Suit 3: 1:51:50
In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso and Veloq, Chris Walton and special guest Kathryn Mazza, former Chief Marketing Officer at Hy-Vee, former President of RedMedia, and now Chief Growth Officer at Barrow's Connected Store, discussed: • OpenAI officially launching its ChatGPT Ads Manager and what the platform's push into advertising means for Google, Meta, and the future of search-based marketing: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/openai-solidifies-ad-platform-ambitions-with-chatgpt-ads-manager/819801/ • Target debuting two new creator programs and whether the retailer is strategically rebuilding brand love or simply arriving late to the creator commerce era: https://chainstoreage.com/target-launches-two-new-creator-programs • Dollar General integrating its on-site, off-site, and in-store retail media capabilities into one connected advertising ecosystem and why it could become a major unlock for brands and media buyers: https://chainstoreage.com/dollar-general-unifies-onsite-and-offsite-ad-inventory-access • Audible opening a “bookless bookstore” in New York City featuring audiobook discovery lounges, storytellers, and immersive listening experiences designed to rethink physical retail: https://www.usaToday.com/story/entertainment/books/2026/05/01/audible-story-house-bookless-bookstore/89776169007/ • Amazon Pharmacy expanding same-day delivery for the Ozempic pill to thousands of cities and why GLP-1 medications may dramatically reshape pharmacy, grocery, and retail traffic patterns: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260506335808/en/Amazon-Pharmacy-Expands-Access-to-New-Ozempic-Pill-via-Same-Day-Delivery-Kiosks There's all that, plus airport security horror stories, bizarre travel behavior, Des Moines growth surprises, dream podcast guests, creator loyalty debates, and one very spirited Target argument. Music by hooksounds.com
Message us ANONYMOUSLYGuest Mark Barton, no, Mort Bergstrom…NO! MATT BARROW! returns with his choice “Orange County,” (2002 d. Kasdan). Starring: Colin Hanks, Jack Black, and Catherine O' Hara (RIP). We examine this film text more closely than high school counselor/self-defense expert (justified) Lily Tomlin does an official transcript. We ask existential questions like “is your name, Matt?” “What About Bob?” And Paul's live, pre-recorded apology, for the most egregious error in the history of podcasting. Watch ya fingers 5/12!****A member of the “Review Review,” family is in the fight of her life, you can help! - TAP/CLICK More With Matt Barrow: The Big Lebowski / Cast Is Streamin' DudeTrue Romance / Perfect StrangersSupport the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Main Artwork - Ben McFadden'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root
This Mother's Day, Erica Kight and Susan Barrow share honest, tender reflections on motherhood in different seasons of life. Erica testifies to God's restoration, the beauty of bringing heaven to earth in everyday assignments, and the invitation to “zoom out” when hard moments feel like the whole story. Susan shares about the sacred expansion of motherhood as children grow, parents age, and God transforms what can feel like loss into deeper love, wisdom, and spiritual motherhood.
Daniel Buitrago, Brandon Fifield & Jack Lau invite return guest Kieth DeGraff of Borealis Fishing Experience back in studio. Keith has started up a new guided fishing service out of Whittier Alaska offering a unique, one of a kind experience exploring the breathtaking beauty of Prince William Sound! Happy cinco De Mayo, Meat Party Re-cap, welcoming in a chilly spring, don't be weird and share the meat, cutting bison t-bones with a fork, poppy'n shrimp heads, Federal Subsistence Board approves changes to subsistence hunting and trapping regulations, sending our wishes to William Ingram who sustained injuries competing in the Slush Cup, This day in Alaska History brought to you by Northern Waste, May 5, 1898 - Tom Lopp and Native reindeer herders returned to Wales after driving more than 400 reindeer 700 miles to Barrow. This feat was part of the "Overland Relief Expedition" to supply food to whalers unexpectedly trapped in the ice in the fall of 1897 off Barrow .best of luck to our boy Chad and Casey Harver of Big timber Lodge on Casey's spring brown bear hunt, fish taxidermy w/Off the Hook Taxidermy & Travis Petersen, Born to fish, inspiration behind starting up Borealis Custom Fishing experience, “SHE WORTHY” TO “BOREALIS” Back on the water for the right reasons, Family oriented, enjoyable, comfortable, private environment & overnight EXPERIENCES, Experiencing All of what PWS has to offer, Wildlife, glaciers, waterfalls, general island scenery, customized fishing experiences, having time to be selective, managing and harvesting the fish you really need, data backed recreational halibut harvest management proposal, meat runs and a fragile bio-mass, Keith's experience capabilities, knowledge and unique personality, Trivia brought to you by Connoisseur Crude, the Nenana ice classic, Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, The Overland Relief Expedition of 1897, Rapid Fire brought to you by Alaska Gun Company, A photo with Keith's record Shortraker Rockfish! Visit our Website - www.alaskawildproject.com Follow us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/alaskawildproject Subscribe on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@alaskawildproject $upport on Patreon - www.patreon.com/alaskawildproject Visit Borealis Fishing Experience - www.fishborealis.com
What do leaders need to be aware of when they are leading people from different cultures? People from different cultures may use different language, and have different customs, behaviours, values and even risk tolerances than you are used to. They may also have different expectations and tastes, as well as a different world view.What may be acceptable to you, may not be acceptable to them and vice versa. This can create challenges for leaders if they do not know how to adapt their leadership effectively.In this episode of Delivering Adventure, Patrick Barrow joins Chris and Jordy to share some key strategies that leaders can use to build better connections across cultures. Pat has worked as guide across Central and Southeast Asia, Europe, Canada and Australia.Patrick shares his experiences working with indigenous reindeer herders in the arctic, leading guests across the Stans and adapting to a leadership role in his new home in Canada.Guest BioPatrick Barrow has been guiding around the globe for 20 years, toggling between adventure travel and outdoor education. A student of anthropology, originally from Australia, Pat's path into adventure guiding came through travel. Pat has worked across Europe and Australia, parts of the Indian and Nepalese Himalaya, the Stans and the Silk Road of Central Asia and West China, jungles of South East Asia, on the Yamal Peninsular of Arctic Russia with Indigenous Reindeer Herders, and most recently Canada. Pat's career focus has been on facilitating formative expeditions for both youth and adults in culturally remote locations around the world. In particular living a decade between Kyrgyzstan and Russia, and guiding locally in Kyrgyzstan across the Tienshan Mountains. Guiding locally has given a unique perspective in working across cultures and what it takes to manage international teams. In Canada Pat is an ACMG hiking guide and an Outdoor Council of Canada Instructor.In Australia Pat has Cert IV in Outdoor Recreation, Cert IV in Outdoor Leadership, Cert IV Trainer & Assessor and is an Associate Fellow of the Academy of Extreme Environment Medicine. Guest LinksTengrie Expeditions: www.tengriexpeditions.comPatrick Barrow Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-barrow-83712b36Patrick Barrow Instagram: LinkResource LinksFeedspot Top 30 Pacific Northwest Adventure Podcasts: LinkFollow or SubscribeDon't forget to follow the show!Share & Social Linkshttps://linktr.ee/deliveringadventure
“There's no place on the planet, and I mean that, that loves my dad the way that Detroit does.” Joyce Barrow-Henderson, daughter of boxing legend and Detroit champion Joe Louis, brings warmth, history, and family truth to Detroit is Different as she prepares for the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership birthday celebration honoring her father on Saturday, July 23, 2026, at 10am at the Warren Trailhead, 7241 McDonald, Detroit, MI 48210. In this powerful conversation, Joyce shares why Detroit's love for Joe Louis still feels personal, saying here he is not distant history—he is “Uncle Joe.” She opens up about the Joe Louis Foundation's mission, rooted in his “kindness,” “generosity,” education, and community connection. The interview moves beyond the boxing ring into Joe Louis' impact on Black Detroit business, culture, sports, and pride—from Brewster Recreation Center to Black Bottom, Flame Show Bar, golf, horses, family, and the doors he opened for others. Joyce reminds us, “If you think he was a great boxer, he was an even greater daddy.” This episode connects Detroit's past and future through legacy, land, love, and community memory. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co
Fydd 'na ddim pedwerydd dyrchafiad yn olynol i Wrecsam ond roedd hi'n ddychrynllyd o agos. Dau bwynt oedd y gwahaniaeth rhyngddyn nhw a'r safleoedd ail-gylfe yn y pendraw ar ôl gorffen y tymor gyda gêm gyfartal yn erbyn Middlesbrough ar y Cae Ras. Ond mi gafodd y Dreigiau ddau gyfle mawr i ennill y gêm a chipio'r chweched safle oddi wrth Hull City. Be fydd y rheolwr Phil Parkinson wedi ei ddysgu o'r tymor? Sut all o wella'r garfan? Oes angen iddo fod mwy hyblyg yn ei arddull chwarae?Emosiynau gwbl wahanol oedd i Gasnewydd wrth guro Barrow i osgoi disgyn o'r Ail Adran. Cymysgedd o orfoledd a rhyddhad oedd hi, wrth i'r clwb ddod yn anghyfforddus o agos unwaith eto i golli eu statws yn y gynghrair bêl-droed. Y cwestiwn mawr ydi, beth sydd angen newid er mwyn sicrhau bod hyn ddim yn digwydd eto?Ac wrth gwrs, gan fod y tymor wedi dod i ben, mae'n rhaid coroni pencampwr proffwydo Y Coridor Ansicrwydd 2025-26...
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Accrington Stanley, Stockport, Rochdale, Barrow, Stalybridge, Chester and Clitheroe midfielder...Sean McConville Sean sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his football career from life in Liverpool's academy to becoming an Accrington Stanley legend The lads start the pod talking about Sean's decision to step into management and how he's finding still balancing being a gaffer and occasionally playing himself. They then talk in depth about his early career at Liverpool with the likes of Jay Spearing, struggling with his height before immediately dropping into non-league football to gain experience in men's football. The trio then chat about Sean's first stint at Accrington Stanley before opting for a big money move to Stockport which ultimately turned into a disaster thanks to Jim Gannon and then continuing his career at Rochdale, Barrow, Stalybridge & Chester. Sean then speaks about his decision to rejoin Accrington Stanley, his relationship with John Coleman, the incredible job owner Andy Holt has done to transform the club from Northern Prem to having a 6-7 year stint in League One. Sean continues with his relationship with star striker Billy Kee and why he ultimately struggled with the pressures of League One football before discussing his incredible 10 years at the club and how he ended up being one of the leading assist maker's in the whole EFL. Finally, he discusses the best players he's ever played against including the incredible Adel Taraabt at QPR and having to man mark Adama Traore at Middlesbrough.
It was, thankfully, a comfortable afternoon on Saturday. A 3-0 win in the glorious April sunshine at the Abbey that sent Barrow to the foot of the 92, and kept our fate on final day in our own hands. A win at Crewe and we're back in League One at the first time of asking, anything else and we'll be looking at our phones as Salford and Notts County are hot on our heels. Jord, Caspell and Tom are on for what is hopefully the second to last review show of the season looking back at Saturday afternoon. (PS - Apologies for a few mic issues in this episode, just a one-off technical problem)Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
Si King is a broadcaster and cook, best known as one half of the duo The Hairy Bikers. Together with his onscreen cooking partner and real-life best friend Dave Myers, the pair travelled over 650,000 miles around the world on motor bikes filming their cooking exploits and they also wrote a number of bestselling cookbooks.Si was born in a pit village near Gateshead, the youngest child of three. His father had served in the arctic convoys and had met his wife whilst on shore leave in Newcastle when she was singing with a big band. Si's father died when he was eight years old and Si and his mum, Stella, bonded by cooking together which led to his lifelong appreciation of food.His love of motorcycles started early when his uncle introduced him to his garage full of broken motorbikes that he enjoyed tinkering around with. Si fell in love with motorbikes and as a teenager used to give him mum a lift back from the shops.After leaving school, Si played drums in a band to earn a living, during which time he met his former wife, Jane. He became a father at 23 and soon began his television career as a runner on the children's series Byker Grove. This opened the door to work in TV and film as a location manager, where he met make up artist Dave Myers on the set of a Catherine Cookson drama. After discovering they shared a passion for food and motorbikes, the pair developed the idea for a TV show that would see these two rather hairy motorcyclists travel around the world cooking for people. After Dave's death in 2024, Si was involved in two commemorative “Dave Days” in which many thousands of riders from the motorbike community showed their support for Dave and his family by travelling in convoy from London to Dave's home town of Barrow in Furness.Si King lives in the North East.DISC ONE: Winter Song - Lindisfarne DISC TWO: Boil the Breakfast Early - The Chieftains DISC THREE: Anonymous: Liturgy of Saint Anthony - Ad Missam - Introitus: Os justi meditabitur - Coro Gregoriano De Lisboa DISC FOUR: Stay With Me Till Dawn - Judie Tzuke DISC FIVE: Set The Fire To The Third Bar - Snow Patrol feat. Martha Wainwright DISC SIX: Still in Love with You (Live) - Thin Lizzy DISC SEVEN: On The Wire - Troy Cassar-Daley DISC EIGHT: Ask the Lonely - JourneyBOOK CHOICE: Combined works of William Dalrymple LUXURY ITEM: A solar-powered fridge and rum CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Ask the Lonely - Journey Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah TaylorDesert Island Discs has cast other cooks away to the island over the years including Delia Smith, Nigella Lawson and Nigel Slater. You can hear their programmes if you search through BBC Sounds or our own Desert Island Discs website.
This week has not gone to plan. A Tuesday night loss against Grimsby in our game in hand followed by Salford taking all three points against Bromley on Thursday means the promotion race will go to the final day. To keep it in our hands, we just need to beat a relegation-threatened Barrow on Saturday… it's as simple as that. Matt and Jules are on to reflect on the run-in, chat what went wrong against Grimsby and preview the Barrow game with the help of the Give Em Beans podcast.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:
SUMMARYJacob and Evan break down Episode 4 of Rings of Power Season 2, blending humor with sharp critique as they unpack a chain reaction of poor decisions across multiple storylines. From Elrond ignoring obvious warnings about the rings to Galadriel confronting overwhelming threats, the episode is framed as a series of avoidable mistakes that escalate tension across Middle-earth. A major highlight is the Barrow-downs sequence, praised for its dark visuals and faithful depiction of the terrifying Barrow-wights. The hosts also dive into Tom Bombadil's appearance, exploring his mysterious nature, lore significance, and frustrating refusal to intervene despite his apparent power. The discussion also critiques deviations from Tolkien lore, including inconsistencies around “nameless things” and the questionable handling of established lineages. Meanwhile, subplots involving the Harfoots, Stranger, and Ents receive mixed reactions—ranging from mild interest to outright frustration. Overall, the episode is seen as heavy on setup rather than payoff, with strong visuals carrying an otherwise slow progression. Despite criticisms, the hosts remain optimistic, noting that upcoming episodes significantly improve the season. KEYWORDSRings of Power Episode 4 breakdownBarrow-wights scene analysisTom Bombadil Rings of Power explanationElrond Galadriel ring conflictLord of the Rings lore inconsistenciesRings of Power review podcastHarfoots storyline criticismEnts and Entwives Rings of PowerStranger storyline theoryTolkien lore vs adaptationRings of Power Season 2 reviewMiddle-earth deep dive podcastTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro chaos and podcast setup00:01 - Episode 4 summary begins00:03 - Barrow-downs and Barrow-wights explained00:05 - Galadriel, the ring, and Elrond's criticism00:05 - Stranger and Tom Bombadil introduction00:06 - Harfoots history and desert storyline00:06 - Arondir, Isildur, and Ent encounter00:10 - Ad break and recap discussion00:12 - Tom Bombadil lore deep dive00:20 - “Nameless things” lore inconsistency debate00:33 - Elrond's skepticism of the rings00:36 - Barrow-wights visual praise00:43 - Harfoot and Stranger subplot critique00:48 - Episode pacing and “setup” discussion00:50 - High points and low points of the episode
In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Robert Spetzler, M.D., a world-renown neurosurgeon specializing in cerebrovascular disease and skull base tumors. He served as the J.N. Harber Chairman Emeritus of Neurological Surgery, and Director Emeritus, as well as President and CEO Emeritus, of the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Under Dr. Spetzler's leadership, the Institute grew from a regional center to a global destination for the treatment, education, and research of neurological conditions. He is also emeritus chair of neurosurgery at the Phoenix campus of the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Spetzler was involved in pioneering the technique of hypothermia and cardiac arrest (‘cardiac standstill’) for the treatment of difficult brain lesions, which, as he explains, “has allowed us to treat patients who otherwise had absolutely no other option.” He performed more than 6,000 aneurysm surgeries during his career, treating some of the most complex cases in the world. Just over 100 of those patients underwent cardiac standstill. Dr. Spetzler’s desire to pursue a medical career, and to treat all—especially patients—with dignity, took root when he was age 5, when he had contracted tetanus from a rusty nail. Tetanus at the time was usually fatal. In the middle of the night his parents rushed him to the hospital, doing what they could to make sure he stayed awake on the way (to avoid falling into a tetany attack). At the hospital, he became one of the first people to receive a new drug, penicillin, which saved his life. Later, during a medical teaching presentation of his case, with the young Spetzler included in the presentation, the doctor failed to treat his young patient with even the slightest degree of dignity. Dr. Spetzler never forgot what that felt like and treating others, especially his patients, with dignity remained first and foremost the rest of his life, including in his practice and in his leadership. Honored many times by professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, in 1994, Dr. Spetzler was chosen to be the Honored Guest of Congress of Neurological Surgeons. At age 49, he was the youngest recipient of this prestigious honor. Five years later, he received the Herbert Olivcrona Award (the “Nobel Prize of Neurosurgery”), among many other awards listed in his biography. Born in Stierhoefstetten, Germany, Dr. Spetzler moved with his family to the United States at the age of 11. He received his B.S. from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and his doctorate of medicine from Northwestern Medical School in Chicago. His postgraduate training was completed at Wesley Memorial Hospital, Northwestern in Chicago. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He received board certification in September 1979 from the American Board of Neurological Surgery. In 1983 Dr. Spetzler left his position as associate professor of neurosurgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland to assume a position as chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. He served as president and CEO of Barrow from 1986 to 2017. Also a prolific writer, Dr. Spetzler has published more than 300 articles and 180 book chapters and has co-edited multiple neurosurgical textbooks, including The Color Atlas of Microneurosurgery (2000). LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don't miss an episode! SHOW NOTES: ROBERT F. SPETZLER, M.D. BIO: https://www.barrowneuro.org/person/robert-spetzler-md/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_F._Spetzler https://alchetron.com/Robert-F-Spetzler NEWS / ARTICLES : Dr. Robert F. Spetzler Makes Neurosurgery History as Two-Time CNS Honored Guest — 2014 Top Doctor: Robert F. Spetzler, MD — Phoenix Magazine It’s Personal: Dr. Robert F. Spetzler
In this insider episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa is joined by returning guest Alison Barrow, PR Director at Transworld (Penguin Random House), to answer a brilliant listener question about book marketing, ARCs, and social media influence.If you've ever wondered:Why do some books dominate Instagram and BookTok?How do publishers decide which books get major promotion?Are ARC reviews always honest?Do great books get overlooked?…this episode pulls back the curtain on the real publishing ecosystem.WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVERHow publishers choose their “lead titles”The truth about ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) and influencer marketingWhy you keep seeing the same books on InstagramHow word-of-mouth, bookshops, and libraries still shape successThe balance between authentic reviews and publisher relationshipsWhy some incredible books quietly build audiences over timeBOOKS MENTIONEDWhatever Happened to Madeline Stone – Louise O'NeillMars One – Charlotte RobinsonThe Ending Writes Itself – Evelyn ClarkeIt's Not What You Think – Claire MackintoshElizabeth & Marilyn – Julie Owen MoylanThe Wreck – Lizzie StewartSlings & Arrows – Nick McLachlanLISTENER QUESTION OF THE WEEKA thoughtful question from Johanne sparks an honest discussion about:Social media book promotionAuthenticity vs visibilityWhether “hyped” books can still be trustedABOUT OUR GUESTAlison Barrow is PR Director at Transworld (part of Penguin Random House UK), working with global bestselling authors and shaping major publishing campaigns.Article mentioned in The Bookseller: https://www.thebookseller.com/comment/events-not-a-campaign-solutionJOIN THE CONVERSATIONGot a question for Alison?Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.comLOVE THE SHOW?If you enjoy Quick Book Reviews, don't forget to:Follow / SubscribeLeave a reviewShare with a fellow book loverCOMING NEXTMore author interviews, book reviews (no spoilers!), and insider publishing chat every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The latest from the nail biting EFL with Tom Clarke and former player Gregor RobertsonCould Southampton really grab second place in the Championship? Unbeaten since Jan 17th, beating play off rivals and rotating a talented squad - they look ominous. Ipswich looked confident of second but a shock loss to Portsmouth has opened the door. They play Southampton in the penultimate game.At the bottom Portsmouth have had back to back wins against top four sides, Leicester look to be doomed and could West Brom be joining them because of matters off the pitch...?League One is all about who can make the play off's - Luton are a way back but they have games in hand.In League Two Barrow...oh my word Barrow - last minute winner against Oldham and still fighting for their life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thanks to Adrian from Shopshire for this week's pod title - the weather was shite, the performance was shite and the result was shite! Having said all that, a good day out in Shropshire was had by the podcast team and although the playoffs are looking less likely after Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Shrewsbury, redemption and hope may be restored with a win on Tuesday at Barrow. The Boundary Park Alert System is sponsored by Pendle Nu Tech. For information on all their fire safety services, click here. Big thanks to Latics fan Sebastian from Pendle Nu Tech for sponsoring the show.You can support the pod by paying a monthly subscription of just £2.99 via this link hereIf you'd like to make a one off donation, you can now also Buy Us A Coffee by clicking hereYou can also support us by visiting our website, subscribing to our mailing list and purchasing from our online shop.Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch the Latics Football Phone In live every Thursday from 8.30pm.BPAS and Latics Football Phone In areKUPOD productions for We Are Oldham - Dedicated Fan Media. Title music is by Manchester DJ and producer Starion find out more here.Laticsmind theme composed, recorded and produced by Matt Berry at King Buzzard Studios in Shaw.
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Things get 'familiar' as we welcome charming guest Brady Barrow! Inspired by Brady's haunting experience playing Dracula's #1 sidekick Renfield, we travel to the monstrous, blood soaked streets of New York City, where we find collegiate creatures, waltzing werewolves, man-made men, and so much more. It's time to transform on this week's Charm Scene! Brady has been waiting her whole life to be on Charm Scene and is so excited. Its probably all downhill from here. In the past she has been a part of multiple productions such as TMI @annoyance, Made Up Musicals @annoyance, Help! Let Me Out RN! @annoyance, Baby Grand (iO House team), Improvised Broadway @iO, Now That's What I Call F*ck It @secondcity, and more! She is part of a two-person sketch ensemble entitled BUTTERFACE, with her good friend Ollie Grishaber. You can find Brady on Instagram @brady.barrow.comedy or at bradybarrow.com. When she is not performing she is crocheting or annoying her cat. Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Brady Barrow Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Charm Scene is performed entirely by humans in sunny Chicago, IL. For more on the podcast, follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram, visit us online at charmscenepod.podbean.com, or email us at CharmScenePod@gmail.com. In listening to this show, we hope you continue to support live human art wherever you find it. Stay charming!
It's Easter Monday, April 6th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus India further restricts funding of foreign non-governmental organizations India's Christian community complains that federal amendments to the law on foreign funding give the government excessive power over organizations tied to minority religions like Christianity, reports International Christian Concern. They termed the amendments as “draconian” and “constitutionally suspect.” The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act is the channel through which all non-governmental organizations involved in charitable works receive foreign funding in the country. A key and contentious feature of the 2026 amendment is the creation of a “Designated Authority,” notified by the federal government, which will take provisional control of foreign contributions and assets in cases of cancellation, surrender, or cessation of registration. This control extends even to assets that are only partly funded through foreign contributions. The authority is empowered to supervise, manage, and maintain these assets. Unbelievably, the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has, during the past decade, revoked or suspended the FCRA registrations of more than 20,000 organizations. Fidel Castro's daughter: It's time for Cuban regime change Alina Fernández Revuelta, daughter of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, has strongly criticized the communist regime her father launched in 1959, stating that Cuba is overdue for a new government, reports The Epoch Times. She fled Havana in 1993 at the age of 37 and settled in Miami, living a modest life much like that of other Cuban exiles. Born in 1956, Revuelta grew up in post‑revolution Havana, as part of the privileged revolutionary elite. Yet from a young age, she became aware of the realities of communism and later emerged as one of the most outspoken critics of her father's rule, which she described as oppressive. In an exclusive interview with The Epoch Times, she said, “For me, it's been time for a regime change since the late ‘80s. At the time Fidel Castro died, we were all thinking [his regime] had come to an end, because it was a very personalized and paternalist ... narcissistic government. ... But it survived.” Revuelta is the daughter of Fidel Castro and Havana socialite Natalia Revuelta, who had an affair in the mid-1950s while both were married to other people. She grew up with her mother and stepfather, and did not learn that Castro was her biological father until age 10. U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran On April 3rd, a U.S. F-15 fighter jet was reportedly shot down over southern Iran, with Iranian state media claiming the regime downed the aircraft, reports One America News. The incident prompted search and rescue missions for the aircraft's two-person crew. Tehran's state media shared images of debris from the crash on Friday. According to Israeli officials, the United States dispatched search teams to the crash area, and so far, the teams have succeeded in rescuing one crew member, with the search for the second ongoing, reports The Epoch Times. The semi-official Tasnim News Agency, citing an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps statement, said U.S. forces were seen conducting a search operation in the area using Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 Hercules aircraft. The incident comes amid mounting tensions as Trump's ultimatum for Iran to agree to a peace deal approaches an April 6 deadline, with talks showing little sign of progress. Tennessee legislature passes bill to stop mail-order Abortion Kill Pill The Tennessee General Assembly has passed legislation that would hold out-of-state distributors of Abortion Kill Pills accountable when the drugs are mailed into the state and result in the death of a preborn child, reports LifeNews.com. The goal of the bill is to stop mail-order Abortion Kill Pills that are killing thousands of babies and undermining the pro-life law Tennessee approved to protect unborn children from abortions. House Bill 5 creates a civil cause of action allowing certain family members, including the baby's mother, to file a wrongful death lawsuit against those who send abortion-inducing drugs into Tennessee. It provides for statutory damages of at least $1 million, if the plaintiff proves by a preponderance of the evidence, that the drugs caused the death of her preborn child. The bill, sponsored by GOP Rep. Gino Bulso, passed both the House and Senate and now heads to the desk of Tennessee Republican Governor Bill Lee for his signature. You can thank Rep. Bulso by calling (615) 741-6808 or sending him a one-sentence note to Rep. Gino Bulso, 425 Rep. John Lewis Way N. Suite 520, Cordell Hull Bldg., Nashville, TN 37243. President Trump unapologetic about Christian message In an address at the Oval Office on Good Friday, President Trump was unapologetic about the Christian message. TRUMP: “On Good Friday, the Son of God was nailed to the cross, crucified, and He died for all of us. It was a day of darkness, but it wasn't the end by any means. It was not the end. “On Easter Sunday, the stone was rolled away and the grave was empty. Christians everywhere rejoiced, and we continue to rejoice. Easter is one of the incredible days. It was the miracle in all of history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It was one of the great, it was the great miracle, I guess, right? (clapping) “With Christ, not one thing can separate humanity from the powers of God's everlasting love.” Romans 8:38-39 says, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Martyrdoms of British Pilgrims Henry Barrow and John Greenwood And finally, when Queen Mary I assumed the throne in England in 1553, she made the Catholic Church in England and Wales once again to be the state religion. In her bloody zealousness to imprison and execute Protestants, she became known as Bloody Mary, after whom a spicy drink with tomato juice and vodka is named today. Early in 1586, Henry Barrow was converted to Christianity by a Puritan sermon in a church he had been walking past. Eighteen months later, he attempted to write a rebuttal of one of Robert Browne's separatist works, but instead was converted by it. Subsequently, Barrow became close friends with John Greenwood, a Separatist leader. Barrow and Greenwood led the London Underground Church, the illegal Brownist congregation, which had met in inns and private houses since the late 1560s during Bloody Mary's reign which ended in 1558. It began with 20 people and grew to 200. Archbishop of Canterbury John Whitgift of the Church of England and high-ranking state officials ordered the executions of Henry Barrow and John Greeenwood under the 1592 Seditious Sectaries Act which criminalized any Brit's refusal to attend the Church of England. They were hung in London on April 6, 1593. Matthew 10:28 says, “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” William Bradford, Governor of the Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts, cited that London underground church as the first that “professed and practiced the cause” of the Pilgrim Fathers. Close And that's The Worldview on this Easter Monday, April 6th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Send us Fan MailThis week,We kick things off with Game 1: Chasing The Tail, testing our Pokémon knowledge before diving into a unique PGO catch-up. With a rare “week off” event featuring normal spawns, we ask the big question: was this a much-needed reset for Trainers, or did it feel like a step backwards? Should Pokémon GO introduce more of these “palate cleanser” weeks?From there, we jump into Gigantamax Pikachu Max Battle Day, sharing how we played, what worked, and whether these Max Battle events are hitting the mark.Of course, no episode is complete without a chaotic AI Arnie interlude, before we head into The News.We break down An Egg-cellent Adventure, covering event bonuses, wild spawns, Timed Research and themed stickers. Is this event worth grinding, or one to play more casually?Ian then introduces a fresh batch of WhatsApp messages from listeners, bringing community voices into the conversation.We wrap up with Game 2: Play Your Dex Right, another quick-fire battle of Pokémon knowledge, before closing with #ShiniesOfTheWeek, celebrating the best catches from the Incensed community.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, DamonMac08, MissSummerOf69 & BigBoyBaz, Pnickerson13 & 52047. #SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok, Allex, DJMeadyMead & HRHKayleigh. Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Middlesbrough loans manager Tommy Smith discuss the top stories from the EFL. Millwall can move into the Championship automatics this weekend, what do the guys make of Roy Hodgson joining Bristol City? Hear from Port Vale chair Carol Shanahan ahead of Port Vale's trip to Chelsea in the FA Cup. And get the thoughts of Barrow interim boss Sam Foley after their big win over Bromley. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:55 Best or worst of April Fools' Day, 03:10 Easter weekend is upon us, 04:00 Millwall can move into automatics, 09:05 How do you deal with nerves? 11:15 Bristol City hitting the buffers? 16:50 Short-termism of hiring Hodgson, 23:10 Port Vale prepare for Chelsea away, 25:55 Carol's fixture congestion concerns, 31:15 Bottom of EFL Barrow beat Bromley, 35:40 72PLUS 72MINUS.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 Chelsea v Arsenal in UWCL, Sat 1715 Chelsea v Port Vale in FA Cup, Sat 2000 Southampton v Arsenal in FA Cup, Sun 1300 Arsenal v Brighton in Women's FA Cup, Sun 1630 West Ham v Leeds in FA Cup.
In deze aflevering van Nerd Culture schuiven Koos en Huey aan voor een bomvolle show waarin nostalgie, blockbuster-ambities en de toekomst van entertainment door elkaar heen lopen. Van The Lord of the Rings en Daredevil: Born Again tot muziek, films en onverwachte zijpaden. Het is zo'n aflevering waarin alles samenkomt.Maar vooral het nieuws maakt deze week het verschil: grote box office successen, verschuivingen in de AI-oorlog binnen Hollywood en opvallende keuzes rondom bekende franchises. Zoals altijd: scherpe takes, lichte chaos en genoeg om je weer volledig bij te praten over alles wat speelt binnen nerd culture.Fox McCloud onthult voor Super Mario GalaxyDaarnaast duiken Koos en Huey in een opvallende ontwikkeling binnen de wereld van Nintendo: de Super Mario Galaxy Movie lijkt langzaam maar zeker te bouwen aan een Super Smash Bros.-achtig filmuniversum. Met de bevestiging dat Fox McCloud uit Star Fox zijn opwachting maakt, voelt dit allesbehalve als een losse cameo en juist als een bewuste stap richting een grotere crossover. Eerder zagen we al hints naar Pikmin en Captain Olimar, en dat roept natuurlijk de vraag op: zijn we hier getuige van Nintendo's antwoord op de MCU? En zo ja, wie volgt er nog? Samus, Captain Falcon?Stephen Colbert schrijft nieuwe Lord of the Rings filmDaarnaast bespreken Koos en Huey een opvallende, en ergens ook vreemde, match: Stephen Colbert die meeschrijft aan een nieuwe Lord of the Rings-film. De film duikt in materiaal dat eerder niet werd gebruikt in de originele trilogie, waaronder de mysterieuze Barrow-downs en mogelijk zelfs Tom Bombadil. Voor fans van Tolkien is dit bijna heilig terrein, en Colbert staat bekend als misschien wel de grootste LOTR-nerd die Hollywood rijk is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Bromley boss Andy Woodman talk all things EFL. Oxford boss Matt Bloomfield also joins the pod to talk about their battle for Championship survival. Andy also talks about how his players are planning a barbecue as they edge closer towards League Two promotion. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.01:55 Excitement building for Bromley potential promotion, 06:40 Big man little man partnerships, 08:55 What do you need to get out of League Two? 10:10 Transfer recruitment with the chairman, 13:00 Oxford boss Matt Bloomfield LIVE, 21:50 Easter weekend around the corner, 24:30 West Brom resurgence continues, 25:15 Andy's varied music taste… 29:00 Preparing for a trip to Barrow… 33:45 Keeping ‘Project 73' a secret… 35:35 72PLUS 72MINUS, 40:25 Best wishes to Liam Manning.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Thu 1945 Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Fri 1945 England v Uruguay Sat 1200 Everton v Liverpool in the WSL on Sports Extra 2, Sat 1330 Man Utd v Man City in the WSL, Sat 1730 Arsenal v Spurs in the WSL on Sports Extra, Sun 1200 Chelsea v Aston Villa in the WSL, Sun 1500 Leicester v Brighton & Hove in the WSL on Sports Extra 2.
Fr. Anthony talks with returning guest co-host Zach Heller, discussing the entire sweep of the story from the house at Crickhollow to the Ford of Bruinen, as the podcast winds up Book 1 of the Fellowship of the Ring.
In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down the newly announced Lord of the Rings movie, The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, and why Stephen Colbert's involvement has so many Tolkien fans paying attention. We cover Peter Jackson's role as producer, the reported writing team behind the film, the early Fellowship of the Ring chapters inspiring the story, and why this project may be more of a future-set mystery than a straight adaptation. We also touch on how this fits alongside The Hunt for Gollum and why this could be one of the more unusual Middle-earth projects in years.Timestamps and Topics:00:00 Introduction to the newly announced Lord of the Rings movie00:08 Peter Jackson producing and Stephen Colbert's writing involvement00:17 The title Shadow of the Past and the early Fellowship chapters tied to the story00:27 The reported timeline set years after Frodo's departure00:33 Sam, Merry, Pippin, and Elanor's possible role in the story00:42 Why the Shire-era chapters have such a different Hobbit-centered feel00:47 Tom Bombadil, the Old Forest, and the Barrow-downs discussion00:53 Why Stephen Colbert's Tolkien fandom makes this project stand out01:03 How Shadow of the Past fits with The Hunt for Gollum and future LOTR moviesKey Takeaways:Warner Bros. has officially announced a new Lord of the Rings movie titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the PastStephen Colbert's involvement is the headline, but the bigger story may be the kind of Tolkien material this film is pulling fromThe project appears connected to the early Fellowship of the Ring chapters that Peter Jackson did not fully adapt in the original trilogyThe reported setup suggests this is not just a direct adaptation, but a later-set story tied to old mysteriesSam, Merry, Pippin, and Sam's daughter Elanor could play a major role in this new chapter of Middle-earthThe Hunt for Gollum is still part of Warner Bros.' current Middle-earth plans, making this a bigger push for the franchiseMemorable Quotes:“Here's everything we know about the new Lord of the Rings movie that was just announced.”“The headline is that Stephen Colbert is gonna be writing it.”“He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Lord of the Rings.”“To have him at the helm for this, I'm very, very happy with that.”“What do you guys think about this new Lord of the Rings project?”Call to Action:If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and share the show with a fellow Tolkien fan using #GeekFreaksHeadlines. Your support helps more listeners find the show and join the conversation.Links and Resources:GeekFreaksPodcast.comThe source of all news discussed during our podcast.Follow Us:Instagram: @geekfreakspodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodThreads: @geekfreakspodcastFacebook: Geek Freaks PodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks PodcastListener Questions:What do you want from a new Lord of the Rings movie? Are you more excited by the Stephen Colbert connection, the return to early Fellowship material, or the idea of a story set after Frodo's journey? Send us your thoughts and we may feature them in a future episode.lord of the rings, lord of the rings shadow of the past, stephen colbert, peter jackson, philippa boyens, samwise gamgee, merry and pippin, elanor, tom bombadil, the fellowship of the ring, the hunt for gollum, middle earth, tolkien, fantasy movies, geek freaks headlines
Discover 5 brilliant book recommendations plus publishing insider secrets. PR Director Alison Barrow reveals the truth about bestseller lists, book tours and how books really succeed.⏱ Timestamped Show Notes00:00 – Welcome to Quick Book Reviews01:15 – Philippa introduces today's five standout books02:10 – This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum05:40 – Gone for Good by Sarah Crossan09:30 – The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown14:20 – The Cursed Road by Laura McCluskey18:30 – Growing Brave by Donna Ashworth22:45 – Interview begins with Alison Barrow, PR Director at Transworld Publishers24:10 – Books Alison is currently promoting• How to Get Away With Murder• A Far‑Flung Life29:15 – The reality of bestseller lists32:40 – How subscription book boxes influence charts36:00 – Slow-burn bestsellers and long-tail success39:30 – Books Alison has loved recently• The Things We Never Say• Witch Trial• The Barbecue at Number Nine• California Gold48:10 – Listener question: Should authors ask for a book tour?52:20 – How book tours are funded55:10 – Typical book event sales conversion rates58:40 – Alison shares an update on writing her own novel1:02:30 – What it's like being both publicist and author1:05:30 – Philippa wraps up and previews the next episodeEmail your questions herel: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Town have a wonderful week with Fleetwood and Barrow all bested in spectacular fashion. We discuss the return of our Icelandic brethren and how the stewarding at Blundell Park leaves a lot to be desired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With eight games to go time is running out for teams who want to climb out of relegation or into automatic or play off contention. So who is best placed?Southampton are on an incredible run and followed up wins over Fulham and Coventry by beating norwich to break into the play offs, Middlesbrough stalled again at home and West Brom turned a corner with an eye catching win over play off hopefuls Hull City..In League One Lincoln and Cardiff are all but up, whereas the playoffs are wide open, as far down as Barnsley in 12th place. At the bottom a vital win for Blackpool and managerial changes elsewhere. League Two sees Oldham on a charge a fifth manager for Barrow...but it's not Gregor Robertson. Producer Neil Cartmell joins Gregor Robertson for all the latest from the football League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the earth Concave? It seems to be according to the Rectilineator. Are IRGC agents roaming around Canada? Bill C-22 is coming hard. Canadian Gov safer drug supply conflicts of interest with machines, Newfoundland was actually taken over, speech by CEO of Palintir? Watch ferrofluid dance to vibrations, Ricky Gervais can't hold back against the corruption we can all see now, MJ12 v Collins Elite, Reptilian presidents, Bob Lazar on religious containers, Dark Journalist talks about the ancient occultism of CERN. Canada's chart on increase of regulations correlates with you know what, zero point energy, Amy Eskridge asks the question, and more theories on the great pyramids. Haha, Canada thinks they can compete with Elon and Starlink.... but why even try? To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support. 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Selena Day, Kelly Williams & Susan Schuenemann Founded in 2001 as a result of the efforts of the Sexual Assault Task Force, Piedmont Rape Crisis Center (PRCC) is a non-profit adult advocacy agency which serves Barrow and Jackson Counties. All program services are provided free to primary and secondary adult (ages 18+) victims of all […]
In this episode, Neno's joined by Max & Weeksy to discuss the back-to-back wins vs. Crewe & Barrow, before previewing this weekend's clash at table toppers Bromley.Get in! UTG.Support the showProudly sponsored by: https://theoakfieldgroup.co.uk
A new study links driving behaviors to dementia risk. Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah, physician-scientist and co-director of the Barrow Neuro Analytics Center, explains the findings.
In this conversation, Shawn Soole sits down with hospitality veteran Richie Barrow — renowned bar leader, culture builder, and mentor — to unpack what it truly takes to run great teams, build resilient service cultures, and lead with clarity and purpose. Richie brings rich perspectives from decades in high-performing venues, blending operational wisdom with a people-first approach that elevates the entire team.Whether you're managing a floor, designing systems, or leading staff, this episode delivers insights that help you operationalize culture — not just preach it.
In this special episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa explores a bold claim making waves across the book world: are wearable e-readers really the future of reading?After researching the much-talked-about SOL wearable e-reader glasses, Philippa shares her scepticism, the surprising reactions from early adopters, and asks listeners whether immersive tech could change how we read forever.Before that, returning guest Alison Barrow, PR Director at Transworld, answers another listener question and offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at publishing today, including:The standout debut novels to watch right nowWhy audiobooks are booming and reshaping the industrySpring publishing trends, from romantic fantasy to horrorHow bestseller charts fail to reflect modern reading habitsHonest advice for anyone starting a career in publishingThe importance of positivity, curiosity, and commercial awarenessAlison also champions under-the-radar books she believes deserve far more attention and discusses why some extraordinary novels slip through the cracks.A thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about books, trends, careers, and the future of how we read.Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.
by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear The first feature-length UFO documentary was titled, appropriately, Unidentified Flying Objects with the subtitle, The True Story of Flying Saucers. It was produced by Clarence Greene and released in 1956. Researcher Robert Barrow devoted a blogspot.com site to it titled UFO: The True Story of Flying Saucers and posted from June 2008 until July 2025. In his June 12, 2008, post, “The Driving Force: Clarence Greene,” Barrow includes a statement “signed” by Greene, but he tells the reader that he found it on the web “uncredited.”According to Greene in his July 26, 1967, statement titled, “UFO: Why I Made Unidentified Flying Objects,” one night in August of 1952, a friend called his attention to something in the sky Greene describes as “a sphere of light.” They watched it for about five minutes as it moved, stopped, made turns, and then moved off over the horizon. He later learned that members of the Ground Observation Corps had also observed it. Read more →*Note: audioblogs are now a cloned AI version of Martin's voice.
Orc pods and Uruk-hai origins: lore-breaking or the best possible changes? In this episode, we dig into Peter Jackson's “orc pod” scenes and the cinematic invention of Lurtz, the alpha Uruk-hai, We also weigh Tolkien's less-than-precise lore against the movies' need for explaining the Uruk-hai—and debate just how much Jackson's changes actually fit Middle-earth. We also explore: What Tolkien actually says (and doesn't say) about how Uruk-hai were made Why “orc pods” feel a bit too much like The Matrix—and whether it helps or hurts the films Lurtz as a character: does inventing a main orc villain actually make the Boromir scene more powerful? The blurred line between lore-friendly and lore-accurate movie adaptations How visual, dramatic choices shape your connection to Tolkien's world Become a member at https://theonering.com/members or https://theonering.com/patreon to hear our thoughts on: Listener reactions and hot takes on Glorfindel and Arwen The challenge of cutting “side quests” (like the Barrow-downs) for movie pacing Why adding new leaders (like Lurtz) can actually deepen the cinematic experience A sneak peek at the new Exploring Tolkien app BECOME A MEMBER! Get access to the extended edition of this podcast, our private Discord chat, and live chats. You can also join for $5 a month on Patreon
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