Podcasts about Belgians

Ken Gamble is very good at spying on people doing the wrong thing but perhaps the investigations that have had the most impact are the missing person cases he's taken on pro bono.Ken spent part of his childhood living in a remote outback pub and by the age of 12, he was driving drunk jackaroos back to their stations.When his family moved to the Sunshine Coast, Ken took up boxing on the amateur circuit and left school in Year 10 to pursue the sport full time, until a savage injury ended his career before it had really begun.After stints in the Army Reserve and as a firefighter, Ken decided he wanted to be a private investigator and began working in personal injury insurance fraud where he became highly skilled in covert surveillance.And with the arrival of the internet, Ken turned his attention to tracking down the humans behind online scams.Ken has also been called on to help in some high-profile missing person cases, including that of Belgian backpacker, Celine Cremer.Further information This episode of Conversations was produced by Jen Leake, Nicola Harrison is the Executive ProducerIt explores criminals, cyber crime, insurance fraud, covert surveillance, private detectives, Mt Isa, alcoholism, violence, boxing, counterfeit products, boiler rooms, online scams, missing persons, mobile phone data, geospatial analytics, Eumundi, Celine Cremer, police, bikies.

Become a Supporter, and get ad free podcasts, your exclusive Applied science show every week, and access to our listener community, with all its insights and opinionsShow notesThe Football World Cup is underway, and hydration breaks have been one of the early storylines. We discuss whether they are a genuine player welfare initiative, or a (very) thinly veiled advertising slot, whether there will ever be evidence they are changing the dynamics of matches, the concept of momentum (real or imagined?), and why a combination of heat and end of season fatigue might explain some lacklustre performances so far?Teenage phenoms had mixed fortunes in the Diamond League last week. Cooper Lutkenhaus flew (literally, across the line) to another win, this time over the Olympic champion in the 800m, while Gout Gout stuttered in his Diamond League 200m debut. Gout partly bounced back in Ostrava, but he highlights again the challenge of unrealistic expectations. Speaking of Ostrava, Werro was fast again, while Bol impressed in her debut, but is, for now, a generation and 3 seconds behind the big two. Can she improve enough to legitimately challenge them, and what will it take for Werro and Hodgkinson to get closer to that WR, from a pacing and race strategy perspective? We discuss.A genuinely wild NCAA Championships in Eugene produced what might be the best single meeting of sprint performances in history, headlined by a shock 110m hurdles world record from 20 year old Ja'Kobe Tharp. We work through the collegiate records that fell in the 400, 200 and 100, and ask when next these athletes will run as fast as they did last week?Adaejah Hodge was one outstanding performer, clocking the 5th fastest time ever over 100m, a 10.63s. Her backstory asks some uncomfortable questions about a secret doping ban, a case resolution agreement, and a high school coach who was the target of the investigation. We unpack the details and ask whether the sport is getting the trade-offs right?Letrozole, fertility treatment, and an unusually candid announcement from double world champion Gudaf Tsegay explain why her four month doping suspension is one of the more sympathetic cases we have coveredRemco Evenepoel's threshold power numbers were revealed in his latest YouTube video, and we discuss what 425 watts for an hour actually means heading into the Tour de France, why durability rather than fresh power might decide the race, and why the one hour threshold power may be less of an issue for the Belgian than his 20 to 40 min climb powerAnd finally, some good news from the Discourse community: Supporter club member Sophie coached an athlete using some of the heat adaptation advice from our listener community to help prepare for altitude, and the athlete went on to win a European uphill running title by over two minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retirement but make it with beer and chocolate and pretzels!Belgium may not be the first country gay men think of when dreaming about retirement abroad.Spain gets the beaches. Portugal gets the Golden Visa glow-up. Mexico gets the “I can afford this with a side of guacamole.” Belgium gets beer, waffles, chocolate, bureaucracy, and weather that sometimes feels like central Pennsylvania has been emotionally unavailable since 1998.But don't sleep on Belgium.For LGBTQ+ retirees, Belgium offers something a lot of countries are still trying to figure out: strong LGBTQ+ protections, marriage equality, adoption rights, anti-discrimination protections, hate crime laws, excellent healthcare, reliable trains, and easy access to the rest of Europe.In this episode of Queer Money, we're ranking the top 5 cities and towns in Belgium for gay retirement abroad, with a focus on affordability, queer friendliness, lifestyle, healthcare access, transportation, and retirement fabulousness.And yes, as always, we're slightly overweighting affordability. Because everybody loves a rainbow glow-up, but we also love lower rents and being able to afford our lives the other 364 days of the year.We compare each Belgian city to Philadelphia, our touchstone city for this episode, because it's one of the more affordable LGBTQ+-inclusive big cities in the United States.This week, we cover Leuven, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and Liège, breaking down the queer vibe, cost of living, average two-bedroom rent, local LGBTQ+ organizations, bars, lifestyle fit, and our Queer Money Retirement Rating for each.Takeaways from this episode:Why Belgium may be better for gay retirement abroad than many people assumeWhich Belgian cities offer the strongest mix of affordability, culture, and LGBTQ+ friendlinessWhy Brussels has the biggest queer scene, but not the best affordability scoreWhy Antwerp may appeal to gay retirees who want style, nightlife, and queer visibilityWhy Ghent could be one of Belgium's best lifestyle sweet spotsWhy Leuven may work for retirees who want a polished, walkable university townWhy Liège takes the top spot for affordability, culture, and retirement fitHow Belgium compares with Philadelphia for cost of living and rentWhy LGBTQ+ legal protections, healthcare, trains, and quality of life make Belgium worth consideringBelgium is not the cheapest country we've covered. But if you want Western European infrastructure, LGBTQ+ protections, healthcare access, culture, trains, and a life that feels stable without feeling sleepy, Belgium deserves a closer look.Stay fabulous, not fabulously broke.Download your Queer Money Retire Abroad Checklist here.Mentioned in this episode:What if your portfolio came with a visa and passport?That's exactly what the Optimize Portugal Golden Opportunities Fund can do, bringing together diversification, tax efficiency, and a path to EU residency and a passport. Click the link below to explore your ticket to Europe.Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!Portugal is calling. Will you answer?Don't just dream of moving to Portugal, make it happen with the investments in your IRA. Investing in Portugal gets you residency, the ability to work in Portugal and returns that just may outpace the U.S. like the Optimize Portugal Golden Opportunities fund did in 2025. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

It's the finale of Series 14: Paler Pints, Jason and Craig wrap up the series with Strange Bird Brewing's Belgian Pale Ale, exploring how Belgian yeast creates the fruity and spicy flavors that make these beers stand out from the crowd. Plus, a look back at the styles covered throughout the series and an update on everything happening at Magic Bear Beer Cellar. Cheers to another season of beer education!Visit our website at BuffaloBrewsPodcast.comEmail: buffalobrewsPR@gmail.comFollow us on social media.Instagram: @BuffaloBrewsPodcast Facebook: @BuffaloBrewsPodcastTikTok: @BuffaloBrewsYouTube: @BuffaloBrewsPodcastX/Twitter: @BuffaloBrewsPod

In hour three, Hoch and Crowder discover Jimmy and Appel haven't seen Rocky II, Jimmy teases a Belgian goal song, and debate Arch Manning's future at Texas. Solana checks in from Miami Stadium, and they discuss the longest championship droughts.

Tim delivers another classic Tim Factwell that completely changes the way Ricki looks at French fries. What starts with a trip to Macca's turns into a history lesson involving frozen rivers, Belgian potatoes and a surprising wartime mix-up. Plus, the team discovers what used to be hiding inside a popular soft drink, and it's enough to make you check the label twice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before we dive in, did you know I'm running a FREE masterclass on June 22nd and 24th? If you're ready to get out of decision purgatory, you don't want to miss this one! Sign up here.Soraya - a Belgian coach living in Spain - rated her life abroad as a 7 out of 10, but still felt stuck. So stuck that she felt like living in a waiting room. She knew Spain wasn't here long-term place - but where was her place?Months passed and she wasn't investing in her home, relationships and more. Till she realized no one was coming to change it for her, and decided to get into action.Fast forward to today, and she's moving to a whole new country - one that was never the easy choice. Listen to this episode to hear how Soraya made this happen!Links & Resources:

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Markus explores the world of cheese with Belgian affineur Frederik van Tricht. As a cheese sommelier himself, Markus is especially curious about how beer-and-cheese pairings work when both products are treated as equals. Frederik explains what affinage really means: not producing cheese, but guiding it to peak flavor through time, temperature, humidity, turning, brushing, and—when it fits—washing rinds with liquids like beer, whisky, sake, or wine. Belgium may not be famous as a “cheese country,” Frederik says, but its makers are highly creative, influenced by France and the Netherlands, and able to produce a surprisingly wide range of styles beyond the single Belgian AOP cheese, Herve. When it comes to pairing, Frederik starts with the beer first and then searches his “cheese flavor library” for the right match. He describes two main approaches: complementary pairings (like Oude Geuze with goat cheese, acidity meeting acidity) and high-contrast “fireworks” pairings (like Oude Kriek with blue cheese, fruit-sour against salty-bitter). The key is balance—neither beer nor cheese should dominate in the finish. They also touch on fun details like smoked blue cheese, why beer-soaked cheeses look great for photos (but work better in practice via vacuum), and why a single “one beer fits all cheeses” approach doesn't make sense. Frederik ends by inviting people to Antwerp, where van Tricht cheese can be found at the De Koninck Brewery site—perfect for anyone wanting to experience Belgian beer culture alongside cheese.

Senne Lammens walked straight into the pressure cooker of Old Trafford and immediately looked like he owned the place. From an £18.1 million deadline-day acquisition to the undisputed number one for Manchester United and a surging force for the Belgian national team, the 23-year-old goalkeeper has completely transformed his trajectory in a single, stunning campaign.In this episode, we unpack his magnificent 2025–26 breakthrough and analyze how he silenced the legends to secure his place among Europe's elite shot-stoppers:Recapping his flawless 2–0 debut clean sheet against Sunderland and how his immediate composure put early skepticism from United icons to rest.nside his brilliant run to winning the Barclays Transfer of the Season award, beating out high-profile outfield stars like João Pedro to capture the popular vote.A tactical look at his towering 193 cm frame, dominant aerial presence, and how his reliable distribution steadied a shifting United backline.Reviewing his senior Belgium debut under Rudi Garcia in an emphatic 7–0 World Cup qualifying victory, positioning him as a serious contender for the Red Devils' long-term number-one shirt.Tune in as we trace his development from Club Brugge's academy through to the bright lights of Manchester, evaluating just how high the ceiling goes for Belgium's next great keeper. Senne Lammens, Manchester United podcast, Premier League Transfer of the Season, Belgium national team, football goalkeeper analysis.

What's more revolting? The racist pogrom against innocent families in Belfast? Or the way the far-right is again using a violent attack to claim that every immigrant – legal or illegal – is a threat to the country? Our panel looks at how indulging the “legitimate concerns” mindset leads to kids being burned out of their homes. Plus we answer your questions in our new monthly-ish But Your Emails special. And in the Extra Bit for Patreon people: do progressive protestors need to up their banner game? • Questions for But Your Emails? Thoughts? Comments? Email us at ogwn@podmasters.co.uk.  ESCAPE ROUTES • Jason has been reading A.I. by Belgian comedian Lieven Schiere  • Seth saw Churchill's Urinal starring friend of the pod Rosie Holt at the King's Head Theatre, Islington. You've missed it, but it's on in Edinburgh in August.    • Zöe enjoyed Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester. • Andrew has been listening to Inferno by Boards Of Canada www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Andrew Harrison with Zöe Grünewald, Seth Thévoz and Jason Hazeley. Audio Production by Tom Taylor. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Tom Taylor and Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Max Allegri be able to reignite Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli? Or is Allegri's entire tenure at the Partenopei a disaster waiting to happen? Guest co-host Sheridan Bird (UEFA Champions Journal & commentator on Milan TV) discusses, debates and analyzed the fates of the Belgian superstar and the Tuscan tactician. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The icons of Belgian beer are the perfect gateway for new beer drinkers. They're also great for veteran beer drinkers who have grown tired of the current offerings. The also pair great with all manner of foods. Hoegaarden Witbier Allagash White Saison Dupont Boulevard Tank 7 Leffe Abbey Blond Ale Duvel Duchesse De Bourgogne Chimay Cinq Cents Unibroue La Fin du Monde Westmalle Trappist Dubbel Trappistes Rochefort 10 Lindemans Framboise If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at comments@binnys.com, or reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. If we answer your question during a podcast, you'll get a $20 Binny's Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.  

This week we explore the backrooms when we review Backrooms. We also discuss TRON: Legacy, TRON: Ares, Pelé: Birth of a Legend, Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 2, Kung Fu Panda 3, and Kung Fu Panda 4. All while drinking The Unyielding Ale. A Belgian strong golden ale by Kuhnhenn Brewing Company out of Warren, Michigan. Intro and Beer Selection 0:00-15:37 What We've Been Up To 15:37-45:54 Backrooms Review 45:54-1:19:26 Nano Reviews 1:19:26-1:31:45 Outro 1:31:45-1:33:49 Subscribe to our Patreon for premium episodes! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Spotify! Follow us on  Podbean! Follow us on Instagram! Follow us on TikTok! You can buy individual premium episodes on our Bandcamp! Send your questions and comments to sudsandcinemapodcast@gmail.com Logo and Artwork by @djmikeholiday

Vi må desverre sei adjø til Johannes, for han har fått vaksenjobb i BRÜSSEL BABY!! Så bli med på ein litt delirisk (DELIRIUM IKKJE SANT) reise gjennom Belgias kjøkken. Amalie har bodd i Belgia, Johannes skal bo i Belgia, Mathea har vore der éin gang, og Quang har høyrt om det! Ekspertpanelet skal fortelje deg alt du trenger å vite om Belgias magiske matverden.Av og med Amalie Ingela Aaser, Mathea Mære Bye, Johannes Nyborg, og Thien Quang Le på teknikk.

The boys are back for another episode of Beer Engine, recorded live while Game 4 of the NBA Finals played out in the background. As you'd expect, there are plenty of basketball interruptions, score checks and completely unqualified sporting opinions mixed in with the usual beer-fuelled conversation.The big feature this week is the launch of the inaugural Beer Engine World Cup of Beer. Inspired by sporting tournaments around the globe, Tony and Griff begin the impossible task of pitting classic beer styles against each other in a knockout bracket to determine the greatest beer style of all time.Will traditional lagers reign supreme? Can pale ales overcome the competition? Do dark beers get the respect they deserve? The arguments begin here.Along the way, the discussion drifts through brewing, beer culture, industry news, favourite styles, brewery experiences and the eternal challenge of deciding what actually makes a beer “great”.In This EpisodeWatching Game 4 of the NBA Finals while recordingLive reactions, distractions and basketball chatIntroducing the Beer Engine World Cup of BeerBuilding the first tournament bracketClassic beer styles go head-to-headThe most influential beers of all timeUnderrated and overrated beer stylesLager versus ale: the eternal debateDark beer appreciation societyBrewery stories and brewing observationsCraft beer trends and industry chatterListener arguments waiting to happenThe Beer Engine World Cup of BeerThe Beer Engine World Cup of Beer aims to answer a question nobody can agree on:What is the greatest beer style ever created?Over the coming episodes, beer styles from around the world will battle through a tournament bracket featuring classic lagers, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, porters, Belgian ales, wheat beers, pilsners and more.Expect controversy, questionable decisions and plenty of passionate defence of favourite styles. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ben, Scott and Joris finally found time to sit together to talk about the final stages of last season and talk about title winners, Dender, player and goalkeeper of the season and to top it all off a chat about the World Cup that is around the corner (and probably already started when you listen).If you enjoy the podcast, please do consider buying us a coffee and support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/belgianfootballpodcastScott has launched a sub stack! Subscribe here for weekly articles on Belgian football: https://coyneconsultancy.substack.com/To find Ben's writing on Belgian football visit the Get Belgian and Dutch football website here: https://getfootballnewsbene.com/

On this episode of Pilot Season Cartoon Edition, hosts Kinte, Renee, Jen, John, and Allen break down the pilot episode of The Smurfs (1981), “The Smurfette,” which originally aired on November 21, 1981   Recalling Gargamel's creation of Smurfette, where the female Smurf is magically created as a spy to help the evil wizard and Azrael do away with the Smurfs once and for all. Smurfette tricks Greedy into opening the Smurf River Dam (to flood the village), but later -- when he realizes Smurfette wants to be "a real Smurf" -- Papa Smurf has an ace up his sleeve.  Podcast airdate: 6/10/26.   John 8 Allen 8 Jen 8 Kinte 9 Renee 8.5 Total: 33.5   #TheSmurfs #PilotSeasonCartoonEdition #TheAstrosmurf     Brief history The Smurfs (1981) was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions for NBC and premiered on September 12, 1981. The cartoon was based on the comic characters created by Belgian artist Peyo. Hanna-Barbera adapted the little blue characters for American television and turned them into one of the most successful Saturday morning cartoons of the 1980s. The show mixed fantasy, comedy, and adventure, centering on the Smurf village and their constant run-ins with Gargamel and Azrael. Its popularity led to a long network run, multiple seasons, and a lasting place in cartoon history.   Main cast and who they played: Don Messick — Papa Smurf, Baby Smurf Lucille Bliss — Smurfette Michael Bell — Handy Smurf, Hefty Smurf June Foray — Mother Nature Paul Winchell — Gargamel

Become a supporter of The Real Science of Sport, and get ad free shows, exclusive Applied Science shows, and access to our Forums and chat rooms. Plus, you can join our growing Zwift racing community and take on Gareth and Ross in a weekly TT! A monthly pledge is all it takes!In this show:Switzerland's Audrey Werro delivered a stunning plot twist in the women's 800m, running the third fastest time in history (1:53.98) in Stockholm to beat a personal best from Keely Hodgkinson. Suddenly the world record conversation has two names in it. We discuss Werro's emergence and potential, the tactical error that may have cost Hodgkinson slightly, and what this means for the possibilities that the oldest world record in the sport falls this yearWhere does Femke Bol fit into all this? The Dutch 400m hurdles star changed events in search of new challenges, but the event is evolving so fast that the challenge looks significantly greater and she's not even raced outdoors yet! We discuss whether her 400 meter speed is a genuine weapon or whether the 400-800 double is as rare as it is for good reasonCooper Lutkenhaus is the most exciting teenager in track and field, already a world indoor champion, and now a Diamond League winner. We talk about his pedigree and potential, with Gareth nothing a multi-sport background that augurs well for his longevity. Challenges and 'road bumps' await, but he has a ceiling that may lie beyond the current world recordKirsty Coventry said she doesn't believe in paying Olympic athletes, and it has not landed well. Global Athlete has responded with a proposal for interim payments and a breakdown of the IOC's finances that is staggering. The IOC is sitting on nearly five billion dollars in reserves, and Global Athlete are asking for eight percent of the Paris broadcasting revenue. We ponder why Coventry made that statement knowing it would invite significant blowback, and what it reveals about the pressure she is under from inside the IOC. We also speculate on whether there are any good reasons to avoid paying Olympic athletesAnna van der Breggen lost the women's Giro on the final day from the pink jersey, her second Grand Tour lead lost this year. We explore why smaller team sizes in the women's peloton make tactical racing both more unpredictable and more compelling, and why the women's Tour de France is shaping up to be exceptionalThe UCI's weekly rule update: no more front jersey pockets, bike computers limited in size, finishing straights must now be at least 200 meters, and an appeal against the Belgian court ruling on gear ratios. We work through each one, pick out the ones that make sense and the ones that really don't, and ask again why the SAFER data hasn't been made public to respond some of the criticisms the UCI are receivingChristian Eriksen collapsed again during an international friendly, this time saved by his implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Ross explains what the device actually does, how often it fires appropriately versus inappropriately, and why Erikison's second event raises serious questions about whether continuing to play is tenableAnd finally, a listener on Discourse solved the mystery of why Shohei Ohtani's baseball salary looked so low on the Forbes rich list. The answer involves 68 million dollars per year deferred over a decade, void years, ghost contracts, and some of the most creative accounting in professional sport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Movie Reviews #618 movies to review today so Autobots rollout.1 (Wanda 1970) here we have a Writer, director, and actor with no money kicking ass. Her name is Barbara Loden, and we had all never seen this movie before, a buried early feminist film finally unearthed, and by Criterion who has been quick to resurrect  some crud like that Nazi porn film, and leave a lot of the women, people of color and other marginalized groups films still on my list buried. So, more like this Criterion and thank you.2 (See the man Run 1971) I did the write up for this and I now have no memory of this film, lemme grab my notes. Oh yeah I dug this one, it's just got one of those dumb vague titles. Here is a plot for me that is NOT Freebox. Angie Dickenson, Robert Culp and Eddie Albert star in this, and you can and should watch it right now on the youtubes. It refreshingly has a plot and also has some odd acting choices and 70's insanity that this cat craves.3 (Man on a String 1972) Joseph Sargent directed this. He directed many 70's movies that we love annnnnnd this. Kitty Winn, Jack Warden and a bunch of white guys that look alarmingly alike are here in this movie where this sharp shooter makes an impossible shot because he is impossibly, that good.4 (Play it as it Lays 1972) Here we have another film by director Frank Perry that for me, knocks my socks off, I had no idea it was gonna go where it goes. Film is based on Joan Didion's book, great, I have been so behind on books I need to read since I got my first iPhone, damn!5 (The Man who could Talk to Kids 1973) Oh my Mr. Brady and the doctor from Jaws 2 are parents that are struggling with what the film calls, their emotionally disturbed Son, so they find a guy who can “talk to kids”. Important subject that we liked save the fact that the “guy” is just a guy that they let take their son and go wherever.  When I get my Time Machine, it will be on my list to find the writer and add at least one degree to this “guy” who talks to kids and NOT have him say, it's just a hobby.6 (Watched 1974) Not as good as the bootleg dvd box says it is, but for me it was worth a watch. Stacy Keach and his mates seem to have a lil time, some film equipment, and maybe some drugs, let's make a movie. Why not?!7 (News from Home 1976) Here we have a Rad Feminist writer and director Chantell Ackerman, who's Belgian film Quai Du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles we really liked and were moved by. Here, let's just say this is mollases ass slow. She films New York doin nothing and reads an occasional letter from her Mother.8 (Cotton Candy 1979) Here is a made for tv movie I saw when it aired at 8 years old. It's about friends forming a band. Even then I knew it was corny, but that I also wanted to someday be in a band. When I meet  Clint Howard I want him to sign his poster from this.Hey as always, thanks for listening friends. Maybe give us all the stars and write a review, thank you.

Wolfie looks at the rumours regarding Nottingham Forest Head Coach and a move away! Follow FFTV on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580102632885 Welcome back to Forest Fan TV! In today's video, Wolfie reacts to a massive breaking story regarding our gaffer, Vítor Pereira. As reported by journalist Ben Jacobs in image_0c0759.png, Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal are heavily interested in tempting Pereira away from the City Ground with a massive wage packet. While Pereira has managed in Saudi before with Al-Ahli and Al-Shabab, he is currently preparing for the upcoming season with Forest and is actually in talks over a contract extension. Wolfie breaks down whether the club can successfully fend off this Saudi interest, or if a massive financial offer could cause a shock summer managerial departure. But the news doesn't stop in the dugout! Wolfie also dives into the latest transfer rumours linking Nottingham Forest with a move for an exciting Belgian international defender to shore up our backline. Wolfie shares his unfiltered thoughts on both stories—from whether we should be worried about losing our head coach to how this potential new Belgian signing would fit into our tactical plans. Watch the full video to get the complete breakdown, and make sure to leave your thoughts on the Pereira situation and the transfer links in the comments section below! #nffc #premierleague #nottinghamforest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's guest is Anne Speckhard, Director of the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism. She's an expert in rehabilitation and repatriation of terrorists and their families, and has consulted with foreign governments on issues of terrorist prevention, interventions and repatriation; and the rehabilitation and reintegration of ISIS foreign fighters, wives and children. Her latest book, Homegrown Hate, examines the deepening threat of domestic violent extremism in the US through in-depth interviews with current and former members of domestic hate groups. In this episode, Alon and Anne discuss the psychosocial dimensions of violent extremism, what attracts people to these ideologies, how terrorists and violent extremists have been able to utilize social media to draw people in, and what can be done to try to prevent people from falling into extremist ideologies. Anne Speckhard, Ph.D., is Director of the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism (ICSVE) and served for over 2 decades as Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine as well as an Affiliate in the Center for Security Studies, Georgetown University. She has interviewed over 800 terrorists, violent extremists, their family members and supporters around the world. Over the past 5 years, she has conducted in-depth psychological interviews with 275 ISIS defectors, returnees and prisoners, as well as 16 al Shabaab cadres, studying their trajectories into and out of terrorism, and their experiences inside ISIS and al Shabaab. Speckhard developed ICSVE's Breaking the ISIS Brand Counter Narrative Project from these interviews, which includes over 250 short counter narrative videos that mimic ISIS recruitment videos but contain actual terrorists strongly denouncing ISIS as un-Islamic, corrupt and brutal. Beginning in 2020, she launched the ICSVE Escape Hate Counter Narrative Project, interviewing 54 white supremacists and members of hate groups, developing counternarratives from their interviews, and creating anti-recruitment videos. She has also conducted rare interviews with five Antifa activists. Dr. Speckhard is also an expert in rehabilitation and repatriation of terrorists and their families. In 2007, she designed the psychological and Islamic aspects of the Detainee Rehabilitation Program in Iraq to be applied to 20,000+ detainees and 800 juveniles. This work led to consulting with foreign governments on issues of terrorist prevention, interventions and repatriation; and the rehabilitation and reintegration of ISIS foreign fighters, wives and children. She has also worked on these issues with NATO, OSCE, UN Women, UNCTED, UNODC, the EU Commission and EU Parliament, and to the US Senate & House, Departments of State, Defense, Justice, Homeland Security, Health & Human Services, and the FBI. Dr. Speckhard actively trains key stakeholders in law enforcement, intelligence, elite hostage negotiation teams, educators, and other professionals in countering violent extremism, locally and internationally, focusing on the psychology of terrorism, the effective use of counter-narrative messaging materials produced by ICSVE, as well as studying the use of children as violent actors. Her consultations and trainings include US, Australian, German, Swiss, Belgian, Iraqi, Jordanian and Thai national police and security officials, among others. She also serves as an expert witness, testifying on a variety of topics pertaining to trauma, loss, dissociation, violent extremism and terrorism. Dr. Speckhard is the author of 5 books & has appeared on CNN, BBC, NPR, Fox News, CTV, CBC, and in the New York Times, London Times, TIME Magazine, Daily Beast and more. She regularly writes a column for Homeland Security Today. Her research has been published in Global Security: Health, Science and Policy, Journal of African Security, Journal of Strategic Security, Journal for Deradicalization, Perspectives on Terrorism & more.

Ally interviews an old friend: former Tottenham defensive star Toby Alderweireld. Talking all things tattoos, retirement, his thoughts on Spurs next season and what comes next for the Belgian star. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code goldguest at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/TalkingTottenham EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingtottenham Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@spurs_fl ► TALKING TOTTENHAM PODCAST: https://pod.link/1577797587 ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Spurs_fl ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/COYSFootball.London/ ► WEBSITE: https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/ ► TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@tottenham_fl Just like you, we can't get enough of Tottenham! That's why we've decided to supplement our expansive Spurs coverage on football.london with our committed platform catered specifically to Tottenham fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza sit down with the Belgian cosmologist Thomas to discuss his current work, his collaboration with his PhD advisor and collaborator Stephen Hawking, cosmology, the nature of the Big Bang, the relation between physics and philosophy, Hawking's “Darwinian revolution in cosmology”, observation, history, the problem of origin, and many other (non)related things.You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritiqueIf you like this and other episodes, please consider subscribing and supporting us at our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=71723553You can find our Substack here: https://crisiscritique.substack.com/Crisis and Critique Journal: https://www.crisiscritique.org/

On Razor Wire News (June 6), Fitz and McShane kick off Men's Mental Health Month by telling guys they matter, urging listeners to find their “herd,” and sharing what keeps them sane—martial arts, music, group chats, and unplugging from toxicity. They toast the quiet ones, then pivot into beer nerdery: a Japanese-style rice lager, a light American lager, a 20.9% Bruery “Gray Monday” stout, and a rare Belgian saison with a surprise cork that requires a drywall screw and pliers. The crew rants about media and political insanity (Krugman's “purging” talk, Carville backing a controversial candidate, 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley getting fired), mocks “gestating parent” language, calls California vote-counting a circus, and debates global alliances (Israel NDAA ties, spying headlines, even a rumored US–Russia tunnel). They close with wild China clips (robots smacking kids, “walking on water” shoes) and cautious hope about psychedelics possibly helping Alzheimer'sBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/razor-wire-news--5683729/support.www.razorwirenews.com

Welcome to this special World Cup rival preview episode of Guarani Vision, the first-ever podcast dedicated to Paraguayan football in English!  Roberto Rojas is joined by Fede Perez as his trustworthy co-host.In this episode, they speak with Kaan Bayazit (Turkish and Belgian football journalist) to preview Paraguay's second game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Turkey at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. We talk about Turkey's chances and how they think they will do against Paraguay and throughout the entire World Cup.

On the third edition of our World Cup previews, we talk teams that could be headed for disappointment at this year's tournament. Can Argentina keep up with the demands of yet another deep run? Is Belgium's golden generation finally out of gas? Is Mexico good enough to carry the national burden of "el quinto partido?" Has Saudi Arabi lost their luster as a Middle Eastern footballing power? We select a nation from each from 9 tiers of World Cup contention that we developed and explain why we think they could be in for an underwhelming – or downright embarrassing – showing in North America 2026. 4 more previews to go! Cheers! Chapters: 01:50 - the tier system 3:00 - Tier 1: Argentina 05:48 - Tier 2: Germany + Brazil 07:15 - Tier 3: Croatia 8:50 - Tier 4: Belgium 10:10 - Tier 5: Uruguay 10:55 - Tier 6: Mexico 12:20 - Tier 7: Egypt 15:20 - Tier 8: Saudi Arabia 17:20 - Tier 9: what's reasonable to expect?

Welcome back to Below Grade Level! On this episode, we continue reading The Hardy Boys: The Secret of the Old Mill by Franklin W. Dixon! Frank and Joe spend a lot of time talking about a Belgian bike pedal and then go on a group date. Get ready, this book about to get turned upside down! John Nagle joins Jonathan, Chris, and Bekah to continue this adventure!

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Jim Van Speybroeck, musician and professor emeritus from The College Of Business at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins his sons Chris and Mike Van Speybroeck, for "ROI" episode 663 to discuss The Happy Belgian Band.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Jim Van Speybroeck, musician and professor emeritus from The College Of Business at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA, joins his sons Chris and Mike Van Speybroeck, for "ROI" episode 663 to discuss The Happy Belgian Band.The host for this edition is Jay Swords, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Brett Monnard.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

You don't think that all those Belgian monks are making beer just to support their monasteries, do you? With all that fantastic beer floating around some of it makes it's way to the lunch table. But since it's hard to focus on prayer and highly unsafe to brew while consuming a 12% ABV beer, the monks created a Belgian Table beer. Friar Duck give you all the fruity and clove flavors you'd expect from a larger Belgian beer but all wrapped up in non-day-wrecking 4%.

Join The Real Science of Sport Supporters club for ad-free listening and our exclusive weekly Applied Science show! A monthly donation is all takes!This week's Spotlight opens in Paris, where Roland Garros has delivered one of the most chaotic and compelling Grand Slams in recent memory, and ends on a Las Vegas track with a promise of $10 million unlikely to be fulfilled. Along the way, we explore retirements and comebacks, bike weight scandals, regulatory issues and a surprising way to boost your red blood cells.In today's Show:For the first time in the Open era, not a single former Grand Slam champion reached the men's round of 16. Ross and Gareth try to make sense of a tournament turned on its head by epically long five-set matches, multiple two-set-up defeats, and the emergence of potential new stars to challenge the duopoly atop men's tennisSinner is gone, Djokovic is gone, and the heat played a starring role. We revisit our applied show on heat adaptation to explain exactly why Sinner's implosion was both predictable physiologically, but surprising in its speed and persistenceSerena Williams has accepted a wildcard to play doubles at Queen's at 44. We explore the motivations for her return, and discuss why elite athletes retire in the first place? A thread on Discourse sparked by James gets us exploring the psychology and physiology of retirement, and why the grind we don't see is often the causeIn cycling, Lorena Wiebes was disqualified from the women's Giro after her bike allegedly weighed in 20 grams under the UCI's 6.8kg minimum. Was the punishment proportionate? Is the UCI's measurement process up to the required standard? Are SD Worx guilty of playing it too close to the limit? We discuss.A Belgian court has ruled against the UCI's attempt to impose gear ratio limits on the sport, finding the regulation neither necessary nor proportionate. We explore the implications well beyond cycling, and ponder how the UCI's failure to present a clear justification for the regulation was ultimately its undoingTilting your bed by six degrees could raise your EPO levels by 13% and increase hemoglobin mass by nearly 5%. Ross unpacks a genuinely fascinating new study, explaining why the mechanism is the same as altitude and heat training, whether the effect will be additive in athletes, and whether elite athletes are already quietly propping up their headboardsA carbohydrate question from supporter Tony ahead of his national canoe championships: does glycogen depletion in one muscle group affect availability elsewhere? Ross explains the elegant logic of local storage and use, the lactate shuttle, and why liver is the unsung hero of endurance fuellingAnd Finally, the Enhanced Games have announced a $10 million bonus for anyone who breaks Usain Bolt's 100m world record at their 2027 event. We discuss whether that will be enough to entice the truly fast man to race, doped or clean, and what it might mean for athlete's participation in the Olympics following an Enhanced Games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's just four words in a catchy Billy Joel rhyme, but behind it lies one of the darkest and most devastating chapters in global history. This week on History Ignited, we are pulling up a chair at the family table to unpack the brutal reality behind the lyric: "Belgians in the Congo."Join us as we trace how King Leopold II turned a massive stretch of Central Africa into his own personal, corporate fiefdom under the guise of humanitarian aid. We break down the horrific human cost of the global rubber boom, the terror of the Force Publique, and how a single monarch's greed left deep, generational scars on a nation.How did a tragedy of this scale happen? How did Leopold cover it up? And how does a family process this kind of history together around the dinner table? Grab a seat, hit play, and let's ignite the history behind the music.What We Cover in This Episode:The Humanitarian Illusion: How King Leopold II tricked the world into letting him privately own the Congo Free State.The Price of Rubber: The brutal system of forced labor, quotas, and the atrocities committed against the Congolese people.The First Modern Human Rights Movement: How early whistleblowers and journalists exposed the truth to the world, forcing the Belgian government to step in.Family Discussion: Our raw, unscripted takeaways on how history remembers—or forgets—the cost of colonial exploitation.Send us Fan MailAbout History Ignited: History Ignited is the award-winning kids and family history podcast inspired by Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire. Each short episode explores the real stories behind the people, events, inventions, and cultural moments that shaped the world from the 1950s through the 1980s. Winner of the 2025 Webby People's Voice Award for Best Kids & Family Podcast.

Some beer conversations stay with you long after they've ended. This is one of them.For this episode of Beer Bubbles Podcast, CC sat down with Alex Lippens and Jens Tack from tVerzet at Pressklubben in Stockholm. Together, they explored the story of a brewery that keeps one foot firmly planted in Belgian brewing tradition while happily using the other to kick at convention.Alex and Jens talk about their love of classic Oud Bruin, the beers and brewers that inspired them, and how tVerzet grew from a passion project into one of Belgium's most distinctive breweries. Deeply respectful of brewing heritage but never afraid to challenge expectations, they embody the spirit behind their brewery's name: Verzet — Resistance.The conversation covers where they started, how the brewery has evolved, and what it means to brew in Belgium while refusing to be constrained by what Belgian beer is supposed to be.And, of course, CC asks the ultimate question:The Grim Reaper is here. Today is your last day. You may have one final beer before you go. Any beer, in production or out of production. What will it be?The answers are as revealing as they are memorable.Grab a beer, settle in, and join CC, Alex, and Jens for a conversation about brewing, tradition, rebellion, friendship, and the beers worth remembering until the very end.#BeerBubbles #tVerzet #BelgianBeer #CraftBeer #OudBruin #BeerPodcast #DrinkBetterBeer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Industrial Talk is onsite at MD&M West and talking to Zach Bauer, Sales Development Program Manager at Murrelektronik about "Automation Insights". Overview Zach Bauer, Sales Development Manager at Murrelektronik, discussed the company's innovative solutions for industrial automation at MD&M West in Anaheim, California. Murrelektronik specializes in automated machinery infrastructure, offering decentralized, agnostic systems that reduce labor requirements and improve efficiency. Their SIP safety fusion block consolidates safety signals on the machine, reducing wiring and improving connectivity. Bauer highlighted the company's manufacturing facilities in Georgia, Germany, and the Czech Republic, and emphasized the importance of data collection and edge computing in modern manufacturing. He also shared his background in industrial automation and the company's commitment to continuous improvement. Outline MD&M West Event Overview and Introduction Scott introduces the episode of Industrial Talk, sponsored by MD&M West and News and Brews, highlighting the event's focus on medtech, automation, packaging, plastics, and design.Scott emphasizes the importance of attending MD&M West, describing it as a significant manufacturing conference with a strong focus on innovation and networking.Scott introduces Zach Bauer, the guest for the episode, and mentions the similarity of Zach's name to Jack Bauer.Zach Bauer confirms his affiliation with Mer Electronic, a German industrial automation company. Casual Conversation and Personal Interests Scott and Zach Bauer engage in a casual conversation about their beer preferences, with Zach mentioning his preference for Belgian beers.They discuss their experiences with Belgian beers, including a Belgian vacation where they drank various types of beer.Scott humorously comments on the abundance of beer options in Belgium, comparing it to the limited options in other places.Zach mentions a fan who appreciates beer, adding a light-hearted moment to the conversation. Zach Bauer's Background and Role at Murrelektronik Zach provides a brief background on his career in industrial automation, mentioning his decade of experience and his current role as Sales Development Manager at Murrelektronik.He explains his responsibilities, including setting strategy and developing training for the US sales team.Zach shares his personal background, mentioning his father's role in manufacturing and how it influenced his career.Scott and Zach discuss their experiences with manufacturing and the challenges faced in the industry. Murrelektronik's Solutions and Market Impact Zach explains Murrelektronik's focus on automated machinery infrastructure, including cabling, modules, and power supplies.He highlights the company's decentralized, agnostic approach to automation, which reduces the need for skilled labor and simplifies the wiring process.Zach discusses the company's solutions for safety and vision applications, emphasizing their ease of use and connectivity.He mentions the SIP safety fusion block, which consolidates safety signals on the machine, reducing wiring and improving efficiency. Data Collection and Automation Solutions Zach explains how Murrelektronik's modules capture and transmit data from various sensors and devices.He discusses the importance of data collection in automation and how Murrelektronik's solutions facilitate this process.Zach shares an anecdote about his wife's lack of understanding of his work, adding a personal touch to the conversation.He emphasizes the ease of use of Murrelektronik's modules, comparing them to Lego pieces that fit together seamlessly. Future of Automation and Manufacturing Zach discusses the future of automation, highlighting the ongoing challenges with labor and the increasing demand for data.He mentions Murrelektronik's work in data centers and the harsh environments of automotive manufacturing.Zach shares his excitement about the company's solutions and their impact on improving manufacturing efficiency.He encourages manufacturers to visit Mer's manufacturing facility to see the solutions in action. Closing Remarks and Contact Information Scott thanks Zach for the conversation and encourages listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn.Zach provides his contact information and directs listeners to Murrelektronik's website for more information.Scott reiterates the importance of attending events like MD&M West to meet industry leaders and solve manufacturing challenges.The episode concludes with Speaker 1 promoting Industrial Talk and its mission to help manufacturers succeed. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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Every first Tuesday of the month, Belgian rising techno star Amber Broos treats you to a one-hour mix of techno, house and Belgian retro-influenced music.

Mysterious disappearances, unsolved deaths & terrifying stories - Is a killer stalking Byron Bay? And could there be more than one?In 2019, 18-year-old Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez vanished after a night out in Byron Bay and was never seen again. Since then, the disturbing death of Jackson Stacker and the mysterious cases of Hugo Palmer and Erwan Ferrieux, among others, have become part of a chilling theory that a serial killer may be stalking northern New South Wales. As social media speculation collides with real police investigations, stories of alleged close calls and suspicious encounters continue to emerge. Are these tragedies connected - or has internet-fuelled fear created a modern Australian myth? In this episode, Tim & Xanthe separate fact from speculation and explore the stories that continue to terrify locals and travellers alike. Watch our full video episodes on Youtube on the Crime Central Australia channel. Follow us on Instagram @Motive&MethodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Without yeast, there is no beer.  Yeast occurs naturally and for millennia, it operated mysteriously. After the invention of the microscope, scientists could see and start to isolate and control yeast.  Now, thanks to new scientific developments, there are new yeast strains, designed to work better in current breweries, with current ingredients and to produce currently in vogue flavors.There is probably no other area in brewing where science is making beer better.This Episode is Sponsored by:HopsteinerLet's talk brewhouse efficiency: Replacing pellet loads with Salvo cannot only boost aroma density, but reduce trub load and increase beer wart. Seems like simple math, but if it is still not obvious— replacing pellets with Salvo can give you MORE BEER per batch with BETTER brewhouse efficiency. Salvo —designed for brewers who are tired of sacrificing yield for aroma Explore flavor solutions at shop.hopsteiner.com.Escarpment LaboratoriesTired of inconsistent fermentations and off-flavors in your beer? It's time to strike back with Yeast Lightning Nutrient from Escarpment Labs. Unlike generic nutrients, Yeast Lightning is a balanced blend containing bioavailable zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins designed specifically for beer yeast. It's been proven to shorten fermentation times and improve final beer flavor. Plus, it helps you get more generations out of your yeast, saving you money on every batch. Whether it's a dry-hopped IPA or a crisp lager, give your yeast the fuel they actually need. Order your first pack today by emailing sales@escarpmentlabs.com. Mention the All About Beer podcast to get free shipping on your first order. Athletic BrewingYour first sip of Athletic Brewing Company's non-alcoholic beer is a game-changer – it tastes so good, you can't believe it's non-alcoholic.They've won 185 taste awards to prove it. From goldens, to IPAS, lite brews or their new Lime & Salt brew, they've got a flavor for whatever the mood calls for - which means great beer, no hangovers, and guilt-free drinking every day of the week. You can try Athletic's non-alcoholic brews for yourself at over 75,000 grocery or liquor stores, bars and restaurants nationwide. Or check out limited styles, exclusively on their website.Go to Athleticbrewing.com to find stores near you or get brews shipped right to your door! Get 15% off your first online order.Terms and conditions and certain limitations apply. Athletic Brewing Company. Fit For All Times.Visit FlandersReady for a getaway that blends culture, flavor, and centuries of tradition? Head to Flanders — the birthplace of Belgian beer culture.This year marks a decade since UNESCO recognized Belgian beer culture as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and there's no better moment to experience it firsthand. Explore Trappist monasteries, cozy beer cafés, and innovative breweries that keepBelgium's brewing legacy alive. Raise a glass to history, hospitality, and the spirit of Flanders — where every pour tells a story. Start planning at Visitflanders.com.All About BeerAt All About Beer, we're honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn't do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.Hosts:  Don Tse and Em SauterGuests: Richard Preiss, Nick HarrisSponsors: Hopsteiner, Escarpment Laboratories, Athletic Brewing, Visit Flanders, All About BeerTags: Yeast, Science, BrewingPhoto:The following music was used for this media project:Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from racing a bike through belgian toothpaste (i.e., mud). Dr. Don - not risky

The Voice of Cycling, Phil Liggett, joins The Detour live from the African bush for one of the wildest, funniest and most insightful episodes we've ever recorded. Leopards, hyenas, poisonous spiders, elephant stand‑offs — and that's before we even get to the Giro.Phil opens up about:His early racing days, getting dropped by 200 Belgians, and the moment journalism found himHow he accidentally became the world's most recognisable cycling commentatorThe secret to great commentary (and why you must stop the old lady putting the kettle on)His legendary partnership with Paul SherwenWhy Vingegaard's mindset is as lethal as his legsJai Hindley, Ben O'Connor, Narváez, Valgren, Leknessund — and who's really built for GCMovistar's revival under Matt WhiteThe exact moment his laptop died mid‑story, leaving us with the greatest accidental cliffhanger in Detour historyPlus:Angus drops a scorching Heat CheckIfy brings the old‑school wisdomDan tries to keep the show on the rails while Phil dodges wildlifeThis episode is pure cycling theatre — storytelling, chaos, wisdom, and heart from the man who's narrated the sport for half a century.

Several children and adults have been killed in a collision between a train and a school bus in Belgium. Federal police said the vehicle had been on its way to a special education school. Police have launched an investigation into the crash, with officials saying safety barriers on the level crossing had been down.Also: Iran vows to retaliate after Monday's US strikes. Israel says it will intensify its attacks against Hezbollah, as Lebanon reports multiple casualties in overnight strikes. A human rights watchdog has found evidence that the United Arab Emirates recruited Colombian soldiers to fight alongside paramilitary forces in Sudan. In Sydney, a light show is cancelled after 89 drones fall into Darling Harbour. And experts involved in the rescue of teenagers from a cave complex in Thailand in 2018 are called to search for seven people trapped in a Laos cave. Protected birds of prey are being illegally killed in Britain, conservationists say. And Ferrari unveils its first fully electric car.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne interviews Belgian photographer Hanneke Van Camp, whose work is rooted in her deep love for nature and her background in biology and science communication. Hanneke Van Camp shares the motivations behind her award-winning “Sápmi Living Landscapes” project, which explores the land and culture of Northern Scandinavia and the indigenous Sami people, as well as her experiences living seasonally in the Arctic for most of the year. The conversation delves into topics like the importance of presence over production in photography, the unique connection between environment and culture in the far north, practical ways photographers can infuse storytelling and meaning into their work, and how a values-driven approach—such as sustainability and giving back—can shape your creative life. They also discuss the process and challenges of turning a long-term project into a book, the impact of print vs. digital, and the influence of other photographers and storytellers on her journey. Links and Resources: Hanneke Van Camp Natural Landscape Photography Awards (NLPA) Order the Sápmi Book by Hanneke Van Camp Muench Workshops Vital Impacts (Amy Vitale's organization) Mother Magazine (Melissa Schäfer) Kevin Morgans – Prince of Puffins Feli Hansen (referenced project "Guilty Trashures") Marcus Westberg Freedom to Roam (Allemansrätten) Rewilding Europe Rewilding Sweden Matt's Arborglyphs Project Bonus Episode here on Patreon

This week is full of Belgian waffle but a lot of talk about actual golf stuff as Eddie returns with tales of hole-in-ones, good irons and bad temperament, while Andrew and Iain are determined to let him know that he's close to his best form. Some other matters are discussed as well... he said vaguely.Brought to you by: www.petermillar.co.ukAnd: www.ping.comEmail:tcf@thechippingforecast.co.ukInstagram: @chippingforecast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Coyne of The Belgian Football Podcast joins host Erfan Hoseiny to analyze Team Melli's pot 1 opponent at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Belgium. Follow us on social media @GolBezan, leave a like/review & subscribe on the platform you listen on - YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Amazon, Castbox. Panel: Erfan Hoseiny, Scott Coyne Editor: Samson Tamijani Intro Music: CASPIAN by ASADI https://instagram.com/dannyasadi https://smarturl.it/CASPIAN Outro Music: K!DMO https://instagram.com/kidmo.foreal Scott - https://x.com/scott_coyne https://x.com/belgianpodcast Erfan - https://twitter.com/Eri1806 Samson - https://twitter.com/GBPSamson https://twitter.com/GolBezan https://twitter.com/GolBezanFarsi https://instagram.com/GolBezan https://facebook.com/GolBezanPodcast https://tiktok.com/@golbezan

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. First, the story of the Belgian teenager who exposed a scandal within the country's Royal Family in 1999. Our guest, Professor Kate Williams takes us through some other royal scandals from history. We hear how a group of women set up an underground newspaper in communist Poland and how an E-Coli outbreak caused one of Canada's worst public health emergencies. Plus, how Montenegro achieved independence from Serbia through a 2006 referendum. Our sporting story this week takes us to Eastern Ukraine and the rise of Shakhtar Donetsk. Finally, we delve into the archives to hear about when an Indian diplomat secured a rare meeting with Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Contributors: Mario Danneels – teenager who exposed King Albert II of Belgium's secret child Professor Kate Williams – royal historian Helena Luczywo – former editor of Polish underground newspaper Mazovia Weekly Bruce Davidson – resident who experienced Canada's E-Coli outbreak Ivan Vujovic – independence campaigner in Montenegro Darijo Srna – former captain of Shakhtar Donetsk Archive recordings of Krishna Menon – former Indian diplomat (Photo: Queen Paola and King Albert II of Belgium in 1999. Credit: Reuters)

//The Wire//2300Z May 21, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: VIKRAM DIGWA TRIAL CONTINUES IN UNITED KINGDOM. PARIS TERRORIST TO BE RELEASED FROM PRISON FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR. HAZMAT SITUATION REPORTED IN NEW MEXICO. ALLEGED "IED" ATTACK REPORTED IN PENNSYLVANIA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-United Kingdom: Societal anger is growing as the details of the murder of Henry Nowak come to light as the trial of Vikram Digwa continues. The court has observed the audio/video recordings of the police response, which confirm that Nowak told the responding officer that he had been stabbed, but the officer denied this even though Nowak was actively bleeding. The evidence also indicated that Digwa's entire extended family arrived on scene to defend the murderer, and that Digwa confessed to stabbing Nowak while speaking to his brother after the truth had come out and he had been detained in the back of a police vehicle.Analyst Comment: Today, one Member of Parliament (Robert Jenrick) commented on the trial, specifically with regards to the two-tier policing system. So far the words of this one MP have been the only statement by the British government acknowledging the case.France: One of the masterminds for the 2015 Paris terror attacks has been granted conditional release from prison. Mohamed Bakkali, one of the logistical coordinators and planners for the attacks was originally sentenced to 25 years in a Belgian prison for his role in the attacks, however he has been granted several 36-hour vacation breaks from prison, which he can use to depart prison grounds during his sentence.Analyst Comment: The coordinated terror attacks conducted throughout Europe on November 13th, 2015 were the most coordinated and deadly attacks in recent memory. These attacks took the form of multiple small arms engagements and bombings throughout Paris, with the most notable attack occurring at the Bataclan Theatre. A total of 130 people were killed at this venue, and 416 others were wounded by small arms and shrapnel. Since the attack at this venue took several hours, many victims were found mutilated, dismembered, and tortured to death. Most of the attackers were killed that night, however the planning coordinators escaped before being detained later on. Bakkali was one of these individuals, and Belgian authorities are seeking to permanently release him from prison, purely because he seems nice.-HomeFront-New Mexico: Last night a HAZMAT situation was reported in the town of Mountainair following the discovery of a possible narcotics lab. Local authorities responded to a residence on Hanlon Avenue, where they discovered four unresponsive individuals, three of which later died of overdose at a hospital. During the response to the residence, a total of 18x first responders were exposed to an unidentified Toxic Industrial Compound (TIC) inside the structure, which required hospitalization. All have been discharged from the hospital except for 3x responders, who require further medical treatment.Analyst Comment: The substance has not yet been identified and samples are under investigation to determine what it was. This residence was possibly serving as a meth lab or fentanyl production facility, so there's no telling what kind of chemicals were being used inside.Pennsylvania: Yesterday two men were arrested in conjunction with a suspected IED attack which was conducted in Catasauqua two days ago. On Tuesday, an incident was reported at the Salem United Church of Christ on 3rd Street, which was serving as a polling place for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District at the time of the incident. Matthew and Jack Pletz were arrested after surveillance footage from the Church identified the suspects throwing an explosive device out of the window of their truck, before driving back to their residence adjacent to the polling place, at the corner of 3rd and Pine Street.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Media is reporting the Pennsylvania incident to be a full-blown IED attack, but this may have been a situation of a couple of idiots throwing fireworks and engaging in public tomfoolery. Reading between the lines of the media reporting, it sounds like two brothers threw an M-80 firework at the church, before arriving at their own residence half a block away. Once the police arrived, they got a warrant to search the truck and found a box of illegal fireworks (some of which appeared to be homemade) and at least one item that authorities are classifying as a destructive device. This device is specifically described as being encased in plastic, which is an odd detail to focus on if these were high-grade devices. The detail of the suspects literally conducting an IED attack at their own residence would be rather dumb if the suspects intended to cause mass death and destruction. These idiots probably saw people lining up at the polling place, and wanted to engage in a bit of public nuisance as they were arriving home that day. It's still an illegal act, but not exactly the complex IED attack it was made out to be based on the information that has been made public.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

Our month-long salute to mystery writing legends continues with the queen of crime herself - Agatha Christie. She wrote over sixty novels, dozens of short stories, and created two of the genre's most beloved sleuths - Hercule Poirot, the fastidious and brilliant Belgian detective, and Miss Marple, the kindly amateur investigator. We'll hear four of Dame Agatha's tales recreated for radio: "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" with Orson Welles as Poirot from The Campbell Playhouse (originally aired on CBS on November 12, 1939); "The Tragedy of Marsdon Manner" from Murder Clinic (originally aired on Mutual on October 6, 1942); and "The ABC Murders" and "Where There's a Will" from Suspense (originally aired on CBS on May 18, 1943 and February 24, 1949).

A Belgian woman vanished from her Canary Islands home on a Sunday night in May, and four days later investigators were sifting through a landfill.SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/oosterlinckLook for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS

Eric Bland just had what he calls the worst day of his career outside of his father's cancer diagnosis — a brutal session before a commission of the South Carolina's Office of Disciplinary Counsel where one of the state's most decorated legal malpractice attorneys was made to feel like "a menace to the bar."  This week, investigative journalists ⁠⁠Mandy Matney⁠⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ and attorney Eric Bland pull back the curtain on how a federally convicted felon seems to be weaponizing the ODC complaint process to punish the very lawyer who helped take Alex Murdaugh down.  They trace the chilling effect on every truth-teller in the system — from Liz's Baltimore deposition to Mandy's upcoming May 15 hearing at the Moss Justice Center, where we're calling for a packed courtroom of supporters.  Plus: Capital murder defendant Lee Gilly slips from Houston to Milan on a forged Belgian passport while pre-trial services waited out the weekend; court documents show. ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References How can you support Mandy? Crowd the Courthouse 

[Part One] Lee Gilley — the Houston man accused of murdering his wife Christa Bauer Gilley and their unborn baby — has fled the country… to Milan, Italy! On today's episode, investigative journalists ⁠Mandy Matney⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ break down how a capital murder defendant out on $1 million bond cut off his ankle monitor on a Friday night, flew to Canada, then to Milan on fake documents under the alias "LeJeune Jean Luc Olivier," and is now begging Italy for asylum to dodge a death penalty Texas wasn't even seeking. How did Harris County pre-trial services miss this for three full days? Why did prosecutors barely fight bond in the first place? And what does it mean that Lee hired Dick DeGuerin — the lawyer behind the defenses of Robert Durst and David Koresh? Plus: the "Unicorn Killer" precedent that took years to resolve, the lies hiding in Lee's own polygraph, and the war on women playing out in Houston courtrooms. Put on Some Purple For Christa… And Let's Dive in…