Podcasts about Biography

The boys continue their discussion of Walter Isaacson's "Elon Musk." This is the part where Elon loses his mind. Where to find us: Our PatreonOur merch!Peter's newsletterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:From self-proclaimed ‘socialist' to Team Trump and DeSantis: Elon Musk's curious politics revealed  The Quiet Political Rise of David Sacks, Silicon Valley's Prophet of Urban DoomElon Musk biographer admits suggestion SpaceX head blocked Ukraine drone attack was wrong Elon Musk's Daughter on Dad's Biography: 'Sad Excuse for a Puff Piece'Character LimitTwitter fulfilling more government censorship requests under Musk Elon Musk booed for nearly 5 minutes straight at Dave Chappelle show in San Francisco New CNN Chief Trying to Please GOP Elite Research finds more than 14 million preventable deaths by 2030 if USAID defunding continues, including more than 4 million children under fiveWhat the data says about Social Security Trump Administration, DOGE Activities Risk SSA Operations and Security of Personal DataThanks to Mindseye for our theme song!

IntroductionAs we prepare to enter 2026, what are the kosher-certified vermouth products currently on the market? While I had previously published a list of kosher-certified vermouths, that was nearly four years ago, which has brought some changes in the market. Having spoken with the producers of Hajdu vermouth and Lovatelli vermouths at the past two Kosher Food and Wine Experiences, as well as the producer of Promised Land Beverage's vermouths for episode #96, what is currently available? To help guide us through the current offerings is Mendy Mark, who previously appeared on episode #74 and episode #78.Biography of GuestMendy Mark is a New Jersey–based professional who has served as the manager for FillerUp Kosher Wines, one of the region's leading kosher wine and spirits retailers, for the past 8 years. With years of experience in the beverage industry, he has developed a deep expertise in kosher wines, boutique producers, and the growing market for premium Israeli vintages. His work combines operational leadership with a passion for customer education, often guiding consumers toward thoughtful and halakhically sound selections. Mendy has played an instrumental role in helping FillerUp become a destination for both casual buyers and connoisseurs seeking quality kosher wines.He is recognized for his personable approach and commitment to building relationships within New Jersey's Jewish and culinary communities. Beyond his professional work, he actively supports events and tastings that celebrate Jewish culture and fine beverages. His leadership reflects a balance of tradition and innovation, blending respect for halakhic standards with contemporary tastes and trends. Through his efforts, Mendy Mark continues to elevate the profile of kosher wine appreciation across the tri-state area.Time Stamps0:00 Welcome0:35 Introduction to guest2:42 Introduction to topic3:35 The end of Kedem vermouths6:56 The expansion of options in the past 4-5 years in kosher-certified vermouths9:35 Lovatelli vermouths17:30 Considering vermouths for cocktails20:30 Martini & Rossi special runs of kosher-certified vermouths23:36 Hajdu vermouth & Dalton vermouth27:01 Twin Suns vermouths31:12 Yzaguirre vermouth32:53 Further obituary for Kedem vermouths33:27 Q&A47:19 Wrapping-up47:59 Thank you & L'chaim! Support the showThank you for listening!If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@JewishDrinking.coml'chaim!

This week author Matthew Davis drops in to talk about the complex history and significance of Mount Rushmore, including its ties to the Lakota people, the role of Gutzon Borglum, and the evolving meaning of the monument in contemporary society. We also dig in on the misconceptions surrounding Rushmore, the importance of indigenous perspectives, and the future of the site in terms of stewardship and representation.About our guest:Matthew Davis is a writer who lives in Washington, D.C. He is the author of When Things Get Dark: A Mongolian Winter's Tale and the founder of the Cheuse Center for International Writers at George Mason University. His new book, A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore, is available everywhere.

آدری هپبورن فقط یک ستاره سینما نبود؛ او تصویری از ظرافت، سکوت و اندوهی پنهان بود که پشت لبخندش زندگی می‌کرد.دختری که از دل جنگ و گرسنگی، به نماد زیبایی قرن بیستم تبدیل شد، اما هرگز از زخم‌هایش جدا نشد.در این اپیزود، پشت چهره افسانه‌ای آدری را کنار می‌زنیم؛ جایی که شهرت، تنهایی، عشق‌های ناتمام و انسان‌دوستی به هم گره خورده‌اند.داستان زنی که دنیا عاشقش شد، اما خودش همیشه در جست‌وجوی آرامش بود.✨-------------------------------------------------اگه دوست داری از بیوگرافی حمایت مالی بکنی چه داخل ایران باشی چه خارج از ایران، میتونی از این لینک استفاده کنیازت ممنونم

Shine is back to answer my Ten Questions! She draws a brilliant parallel from Fault Lines to big band music, we ruminate on the brilliance of Mike Campbell and Shine shares her experience of being side stage during Speaker Wars' performance at least year's Tom Petty Weekend in Gainesville!Song and links:Shine's Insta : https://www.instagram.com/shineandtheshakers/On Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ShineandtheShakersWoman's Plight : https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRNRn4ej4Bc/* Image generously provided by Shawn Murphy of the Tom Petty Trail: https://tompettytrail.com/Follow me on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyprojectBluesky: https://twitter.com/TomPettyProjectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetompettyprojectBoneless Podcast Network : https://boneless-catalogue-player.lovable.appThe theme song is provided by my very best friend Randy Woods. Check him out at https://www.randywoodsband.comThe Tom Petty Project is not affiliated with the Tom Petty estate in any way and when you're looking for Tom's music, please visit the official YouTube channel first and go to tompetty.com for official merchandise.A last very special thanks to Paul Zollo. Without his book, "Conversations with Tom Petty", this podcast wouldn't be nearly as much fun to research. And further thanks to Warren Zanes for his outstanding book "Petty, the Biography".Producer: Kevin BrownExecutive Producer: Paul RobertsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-tom-petty-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber is riding high on his 2025 musical resurgence with the release of Swag, his first album in four years that debuted at number two on the charts but scored the biggest streaming debut of his career, according to MARCA and Geo TV reports from December 13. Fans lit up social media when Bieber shared an Instagram reel on December 11 revisiting the Universal CityWalk and Lucky Strike Lanes bowling alley in Los Angeles, the exact spots from his 2010 breakout video for Baby, where he sang the chorus a cappella with friends beatboxing and rapping Ludacris's verse off-camera, as detailed by TMZ, Daily Music Roll, and MARCA. Dressed in an oversized gray T-shirt, baggy shorts, silver chain, and beanie, the 31-year-old pop star called it a full-circle nostalgic moment amid his comeback from health struggles and canceled Justice tour dates since 2021, per Wikipedia and Geo TV.That same day, December 11, paparazzi spotted Bieber dining out with friends at Saffys restaurant in Los Angeles, captured in a YouTube short, fueling lighthearted holiday vibes after his Thanksgiving scooter joyride in Palm Springs noted by TMZ. Earlier IMDb and Hollywood Gossip pieces from early December flagged fan concerns over his New York public appearances and see-through underwear posts, with some speculating on his face and behavior, but no confirmed issues emerged from reliable outlets. Business-wise, Parade pegs his 2025 net worth at 200 million dollars, boosted by past catalog sales like the 2023 Hipgnosis deal for over 200 million, while Hailey Biebers Rhode sale to e.l.f. for one billion in May reportedly spiked their combined fortune to 500 million, though her rep shut down unconfirmed rumors tying it to his payments, per AOL.No major new public events or verified social mentions popped in the last 48 hours, but his Baby set visit carries big biographical weight, symbolizing evolution from teen idol to mature artist. Weighty headlines scream Justin Bieber returns to the iconic Baby video location, per MARCA.Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.This is Biosnap AI. In the past few days Justin Bieber has been living a very public full circle, part comeback chapter, part brand expansion play, and part pure nostalgia tour. According to Geo TV and Marca, Bieber's most biographically significant move was a quiet but symbolic return to the Universal CityWalk and Lucky Strike Lanes locations where he shot the Baby video, a moment he captured in an Instagram reel showing him wandering the bowling alley in baggy shorts and a beanie, softly singing the chorus a cappella while a friend beatboxed. Both outlets frame this as the emotional centerpiece of his 2025 comeback, timed to the success of Swag, his first album in four years, which debuted at number two but delivered the biggest streaming opening of his career, signaling that his audience has not only stuck around but matured with him. Marca notes that for a star once written off as a spent teen idol after tour cancellations and health issues, this felt less like a throwback stunt and more like a public statement that he has reentered the arena on his own terms. TMZ likewise pushed the nostalgia angle, describing the bowling alley visit as a 15 years later victory lap for the hit that made him a global star. On the business side, Parade reports that Bieber's estimated 2025 net worth sits around 200 million dollars, with his combined fortune with Hailey now roughly 500 million after her Rhode beauty brand was sold to e.l.f. for about 1 billion dollars, underscoring how the Bieber name has shifted into power couple empire territory. Music Business Worldwide recently highlighted a 372 million dollar ABS transaction backed in part by his and Shakiras catalogs, an aftershock of his earlier Hipgnosis deal that shows Bieber is now as much a financial asset class as a chart act. In fashion and tech, 3D printing outlet 3Dnatives reports that Bieber just debuted his first 3D printed sneaker, the Earth Bender, created with Zellerfeld under his Skylrk label, planting his flag deeper in sneaker culture and design. Meanwhile, his image saturates the live market with Justin Bieber Night tribute and themed events popping up in cities from Honolulu to New York via ticketing platforms like SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, and Fever, proof that even on nights he is not in the building, the Bieber mythos is selling rooms.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo has spent the past few days doing what he does best: scoring goals, bending the news cycle to his will, and flirting with Hollywood without saying a definitive word. In a midweek friendly for Al Nassr against Al Wahda, match footage and Saudi sports coverage show him opening the scoring and leading the line with the kind of intensity that makes talk of retirement feel almost absurd; the game may have been unofficial, but every goal edges him closer to that long‑discussed 1000‑goal milestone and reinforces his central role in Al Nassr's project. KIANO7HD's detailed highlights of the match underline that this was not a charity jog but another data point in a late‑career surge that could become a key biographical chapter if he sustains it into the 2026 World Cup.Off the pitch, the story that has truly caught fire is pure Hollywood. Marca, Gulf News, Goal and Arab News all report that Vin Diesel posted a photo with Ronaldo on Instagram and confirmed that a role had been “written for him” in the Fast and Furious universe, before quietly editing the caption to remove a specific reference to the Los Bandoleros prequel project. That small edit has blown the doors off speculation that Ronaldo might appear in the upcoming Fast and Furious 11, widely reported as the final main installment of the franchise. Outlets like Times Now and World Soccer Talk note that this single post sent Ronaldo to the top of Google Trends, with social media feeds dissecting every word of Diesel's caption and every pixel of that year‑old photo from their meeting in Saudi Arabia. For now this remains unconfirmed and firmly in the realm of educated gossip: there is no official casting announcement from Universal, Diesel, or Ronaldo's camp, only a heavily scrutinized Instagram tease and the knowledge that a part exists on paper.Layered onto this is the broader media narrative. Fair Observer and other analysis pieces this week frame Ronaldo as a case study in the new media ecosystem: the most followed person on Instagram, a player still scoring for Al Nassr, a likely centerpiece for Portugal at what he has suggested will be his final major tournament in 2026, and now a potential crossover figure for one of Hollywood's biggest action franchises. In the space of a few days he has reminded everyone he is simultaneously an elite athlete, a global brand, and, increasingly, a character whose next move is itself the story.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Shakira BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Shakira melted hearts worldwide just days ago on December 11 when she brought her two sons onstage in matching baby blue outfits for a rare family moment during her tour stop, as reported by InStyle. The adorable appearance highlighted her blending motherhood with megastardom amid the ongoing Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, which continues generating massive buzz with economic ripples from sold-out shows creating jobs and boosting local businesses in cities like Mexico City and Barranquilla, per Billboard and Forbes Colombia data from earlier this year.Looking ahead, tickets are flying for her intimate Up Close and Personal gig at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, set for December 27, with premium hotel packages via Vibee adding VIP allure, according to Ticketmaster listings. Fans are snapping them up fast, underscoring her enduring draw.On the business front, a significant long-term play emerged in Blackstones-backed Recognition Music Groups $372 million bond issuance this summer, secured partly by Shairas valuable catalog alongside Justin Bieber and Red Hot Chili Peppers tracks, Music Business Worldwide notesa move signaling her catalogs rising asset value in the booming music investment scene.Speculation swirls too, with Assams government eyeing her for a Guwahati mega-concert after Post Malones hit, per Times of India, though nothing confirmed yet. No fresh social media mentions or public sightings popped in the last few days, but her tour momentumincluding Brazil ties from Februarys São Paulo stadium showkeeps the gossip mills churning. Shakiras balancing family sweetness, tour triumphs, and catalog cash like the global icon she is.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Peso Pluma BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Peso Pluma, the corridos tumbados king from Jalisco, just rocked two sold-out nights at Inglewoods YouTube Theater on Wednesday and Thursday, drawing massive crowds of fans decked out in killer fits from East LA to Long Beach. LAist captured the frenzy, with superfans like 27-year-old Magdalena Lopez from East LA gushing over how hes putting regional Mexican music on the mainstream map, even winning over her tias and tios, while 21-year-old Jacob Melendez celebrated his birthday there, crediting Peso for pulling him into corridos from Bad Bunny and rap. Older devotees like 53-year-old Guadalupe Pineda from Ontario called it a fresh take on Los Tigres del Norte classics, bonding her with her son, and Sinaloa native Paola Benitez, 26, hailed its rise against reggaeton giants as huge for the Mexican community. Compton couple Raul Barajas and Nayra Martinez, big since day one, beamed with pride over his global Hispanic family rep, as droves waved flags and snapped merch pics, proving his U.S. crossover is no fluke after Genesis hit number three on Billboard 200.But drama hit hard: IMDb reports he abruptly canceled three Latin American gigs in Peru, Paraguay, and Chile set for next week, leaving promoters scrambling with no official reason spilled yet. Adding to the chaos, an older IMDb note recalls his foot surgery post-Governors Ball break earlier this year, where he posted on Instagram that it went great and hed hit stages soon, though thats not fresh. Nicki Nicole fueled breakup buzz on December 11 when AOL spotted him holding hands with another woman, but its all hints and no confirmation from the pair. No big social media pops or business drops in the last few days, though his LA triumph cements his stadium-slaying status with long-term bio gold. Fans are buzzing: is tour trouble tied to health or romance? Stay tuned, Pluma nation.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Sam Bankman-Fried BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Sam Bankman-Fried, the fallen crypto kingpin serving a 25-year sentence at Brooklyns notorious Metropolitan Detention Center, made headlines this week as high-profile chatter swirls around his harsh fate. On Thursday, Anthony Scaramucci, the fiery former White House comms chief who lost big in FTXs collapse, told CNBC that Samb 25 years feels a bit too much, even as he slammed the fraud that victimized him and thousands more. Scaramucci, who penned a pardon letter for Binance ex-boss Changpeng Zhao—recently freed by Trump—hinted Samb lack of Trump ties seals his doom, adding as a Christian, the sentence seems onerous given the chaos aftermath. No pardon call though; he insists Sam deserved jail time.Prison buzz heated up too, with Business Insider and AOL reporting accused UnitedHealthcare slayer Luigi Mangione, fresh from solitary, poised to join Sam and Sean Diddy Combs in the jails 15-man protective custody unit by Monday—high-profile troublemakers bunking amid maggot meals and barbaric conditions that have dogged the Sunset Park hellhole. Sam, 32, stays mum there post his March fraud conviction for looting over eight billion in customer cash.Do Kwons Thursday sentencing to 15 years for his 40 billion TerraLuna scam—10 years lighter than Sams—stirred comparisons galore. BeInCrypto and Finance Magnates noted Kwons guilty plea, victim apologies, and looming Korean charges softened his US blow, unlike Sams evasive trial lies, perjury findings, and zero remorse that Judge Lewis Kaplan scorched. Law360 meanwhile flagged FTX customers pushing a 10 million Silvergate settlement for final approval on December 9, a trickle of justice years after the implosion.Book chatter lingers too, as The American Prospect reviewed David Z. Morriss Stealing the Future this week, painting Sam as a chameleon con artist who played media like a harp from Hell, chasing power via effective altruism hype. Amid crypto CEOs dropping like flies—Kwons lighter hit now a benchmark—no fresh Sam sightings, pleas, or posts surfaced, just echoes of his enduring infamy. Word count: 378Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Ed Sheeran BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Ed Sheeran has been lighting up stages across the pond this week, kicking off with a festive headline at Coventry Building Society Arena on December 5, where fan videos captured him belting out Heaven and his cheeky Merry Christmas single to a roaring crowd, according to clips from Ed Sheeran on Tour YouTube channel. He kept the holiday vibes rolling two days later at Manchesters Co-op Live on December 7, performing Sapphire from his fresh eighth album Play, as shared in vlogs by Thomas Rodger and Ed Sheeran on Tour, complete with surprise Christmas encores like Afterglow and Fairy Tale of New York that left fans buzzing. These intimate UK arena dates, part of his Mini Play Tour celebrating the September-dropped Playwith hits like Azizam and Old Phone, signal a pivot from his massive Mathematics era, teasing bigger European legs and underscoring his post-megastar return to rootsy, loop-pedal magic.Stateside, Sheeran owned Madison Square Garden on December 12, closing the 2025 iHeartRadio Z100 Jingle Ball with a jaw-dropping entirely live set, layering guitar loops and harmonies for his biggest smashes, iHeartRadio reports hailed it as show-stopping holiday gold alongside stars like Conan Gray and Nelly. Backstage in the Mercedes-Benz lounge, 1035 Kiss FM caught him spilling tea on nixing a third collaborations album after No.6s ego-clashing logistical nightmare, bluntly saying never again while nodding to his minimal collab on Plays deluxe with Arijit Singh. Gossip mills swirled around a cozy Taylor Swift reunion turned joint therapy session, AOL dishing it quelled tension rumors. Midweek, he popped up for a star-packed duet with Sam Smith and Brandi Carlile at Smiths Brooklyn residency on December 10, Mix 987 photos confirming the onstage magic. Looking ahead, Audacy just announced him headlining their 12th We Can Survive benefit gig. No fresh social media drops spotted, but these gigs cement Sheerans hot streak, blending biography-shaping album promo with unmissable live charisma.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

“Gratitude is contagious. It's something that becomes more powerful as you express it. It reminds me of how fortunate I've been — and through that privilege I feel I owe to do what I can for others.”John Pepper, P&G's former Chairman and CEO, needs no introduction. John has played many roles in business, community, service, and the lives of countless people. He returns to our podcast to discuss his new book, "100 Books That Shaped My Life: Reflections on a Lifetime of Reading, " which might just be the perfect gift this holiday season, for yourself or for anyone in your life who loves a good read."100 Books That Shaped My Life" is no mere book list — it is a life story told through the books that walked alongside John: as a husband, father, leader, citizen, and as someone thinking deeply about what matters most in the time we're given. These are the books that shaped John's understanding of history, democracy, gratitude, and hope — especially in the most recent chapters of his life.Moving from Values, to Biographies, Philosophy, U.S. and Global History, Memoirs, Novels, and Personal Essays, 100 Books That Shaped My Life mirrors something true about John himself: a leader shaped not by one discipline, but by a lifelong curiosity across every discipline. In our conversation, John reflects on how a lifetime of reading helped him better live a lifetime — deepening his understanding of friendship, love, loss, courage, service, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.John's literary influences range from novelists like John Steinbeck, Oliver Sacks, Wallace Stegner, Marilynne Robinson, George Orwell, and Tolstoy, to memoirists such as Frederick Douglass, Katharine Graham, James Reston, and Michelle Obama, to historians and biographers including David Blight, Jon Meacham, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jill Lepore, and so many others. Woven through all of it is a deeply human narrative — his love for his late wife, Francie; his reflections on aging, family, and purpose; the leaders who shaped him; the lessons hard-won; and the quiet moments that stayed with him.As Bob Iger put it, “Whether you're an executive or simply someone who loves reading and learning, you will find great value and wisdom in this book.” And we couldn't agree more. For anyone who enjoys learning from lived experience, this conversation — and this book — make a wonderful companion. It might even inspire you to reflect on everything you've read and learned along the way. Be sure to check out John Pepper's "100 Books That Shaped My Life" wherever you get your favorite books.bookshop.org/p/books/100-books-that-shaped-my-life-reflections-on-a-lifetime-of-reading/23a8c953e3dfd1e5amazon.com/gp/product/B0FXQPHQPK

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Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has spent the past few days doing what he does best: blending spectacle, business strategy, and a carefully managed public image into one nonstop storyline. In his home state of North Carolina, local outlet Chapelboro reports that he is set to appear at the UNC men's basketball game against USC Upstate, where he will run a ten thousand dollar giveaway exclusively for students, with an in‑arena appearance at halftime and the giveaway taking place after the final buzzer. That kind of campus‑scale stunt is classic MrBeast: hyperlocal, highly photogenic, and guaranteed to generate social clips that will live far beyond one night in the Dean Smith Center.On the business front, the longer arc of his empire may be shifting in a profound way. TechCrunch reports that his new CEO at Beast Industries, Jeff Housenbold, has openly floated the idea of a future public offering, saying they want the roughly 1.4 billion unique viewers who watched MrBeast content in the last 90 days to have a chance to be owners of the company. That is not a formal IPO filing, but it is a clear, on‑the‑record signal that an eventual listing is on the table, and it would mark one of the first true creator‑led conglomerates to step onto public markets, with Feastables candy now described as the most profitable piece of the business.At the same time, MrBeast is leaning even harder into philanthropy as brand strategy. The 1 Billion Followers Summit has launched a global campaign called 1 Billion Acts of Kindness with MrBeast, in collaboration with his company, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and the Varkey Foundation. Official terms show that creators worldwide are being asked to post videos of acts of kindness, tag MrBeast, and compete for a January 2026 trip with him to Ghana, where they will help build a village and appear in his content. That initiative, running right now, positions him not just as an entertainer but as a global organizer of influencer philanthropy.Overlaying all of this is the unresolved legal and reputational cloud: TechCrunch, citing prior reporting, notes the ongoing litigation over MrBeast Burger and the lawsuits from contestants on the first season of Beast Games alleging mistreatment and a toxic work environment. Those cases have not been resolved publicly, and any new filings or statements would be major news; for now, the most recent verified developments are the continuing suits and his guarded comments about having “learned” from running a 2,000‑person competition. Anything beyond that, including rumored settlements or internal policy changes, remains speculative and unconfirmed.There are also forward‑looking product headlines: fintech industry outlet The Paypers reports that MrBeast is working on a financial services platform and Beast Mobile, a phone company aimed squarely at his audience. Details are sparse, and there is no launch date yet, but if executed, those moves would push him from consumer packaged goods and shows into something closer to a lifestyle ecosystem, with payments, connectivity, and media all under one fan‑facing umbrella. Some social chatter has tried to connect those plans directly to IPO timing, but no credible outlet has reported any regulatory filings or dates, so talk of an imminent listing is, at this stage, pure speculation.Across social media, clips from his recent conversation on the attention economy with Jeff Housenbold have been circulating, showing him doubling down on a brutal work ethic, the idea that every day ending in “Y” is a workday, and a willingness to be “humbled” by more traditional hosts as he refines Beast Games. Coverage of Season 2 of that show, including a Survivor‑style twist highlighted by entertainment site The Knockturnal, frames him as increasingly comfortable stepping back and letting contestants drive the story, an evolution that could matter for his long‑term reputation as more than just the guy shouting over stunts.That is your rapid‑fire update on MrBeast's world this week. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on MrBeast, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.According to People magazine, the most consequential Justin Timberlake development in the past few days is not a chart move or a casting coup but a diagnosis. After wrapping his grueling two year Forget Tomorrow World Tour, he revealed he has Lyme disease and, insiders say, is now prioritizing his health and recovery with strong support from wife Jessica Biel. People reports he endured nerve pain, extreme fatigue, and bouts of sickness on stage but pushed through to finish the tour, framing his disclosure as an attempt to be more transparent and to help others living with the disease. That health turn is likely to be a long term biographical marker: a global pop star hitting the brakes to protect his body and reframe his future.The ripple effect is already visible in the boy band nostalgia economy. In a new round of interviews carried by outlets such as The National Desk and multiple NBC affiliates, New Kids on the Blocks Joey McIntyre publicly floated an NKOTB NSYNC Backstreet Boys supergroup tour and more or less put the ball in Timberlakes court, joking that as an NSYNC fan he too has felt teased by reunion hints and saying he hopes Justin finally says yes. McIntyre also acknowledged on the record that any mega tour would be a heavy lift given Timberlakes recent health challenges, effectively tying Justin's medical reality to the fan fantasy of a boy band Avengers style comeback.On social media, the dominant narrative remains concern and admiration rather than scandal: posts and clips continue to circulate of Timberlake addressing his Lyme diagnosis after the final tour stop, with fans framing him as a work through the pain professional finally drawing a boundary.There are scattered fan speculations that his health news could delay or reshape any future NSYNC projects or solo residencies, but no major outlet has confirmed concrete new deals, dates, or album announcements in the last few days; those whispers should be treated as unconfirmed. For now, the headline on Justin Timberlake is simple and stark: the man who once brought sexy back is bringing balance back, and the next chapter of his career will be written around what his body, not just his fanbase, can live with.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Dolly Parton has spent the last few days quietly expanding her empire and, in classic Dolly fashion, turning a niche idea into a potentially defining late career chapter. According to recent coverage from AOL and RV Travel, her most concrete new move is into the **truck stop and travel center business**, with Dollys Tennessean Travel Stops set to roll out beginning with a flagship location in Cornersville, Tennessee, and more sites to follow in 2026. These reports describe a full reimagining of interstate travel with Southern hospitality, curated food, and heavy Dolly branding, and that has real long term biographical weight: it extends her from music, film, books, theme parks, and philanthropy into a new bricks and mortar national footprint likely to outlive her touring days.Entertainment wise, Dolly herself is not on the road, but her name is everywhere on marquees. Ticketmaster and regional theater listings show robust holiday bookings for Dolly Partons Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, with performances scheduled in markets like Rockford, Illinois, Davenport, Iowa, and as part of the 2025 to 2026 Broadway style seasons at venues including The Carson Center and Ruth Eckerd Hall. While she does not appear in person, these productions reinforce her status as a songwriter and storyteller whose catalog has jumped fully into theatrical canon.At the same time, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville is anchoring her legacy with the exhibit Dolly Parton Journey of a Seeker, which fans have been buzzing about on social media as a must see, long form portrait of her life and spirituality. This institutional framing adds archival, museum grade weight to her public story.On the gossip front, Saving Country Music recently dissected an alleged Dolly comment on the social platform Threads that briefly fueled talk of a backlash. The outlet reports the post was false and emphasizes there is no serious cancellation effort, underscoring again how resistant her public image is to manufactured outrage. Social chatter over the last few days has mostly revolved around these travel stop headlines, holiday stage shows using her music, and evergreen clips and quotes, with no verified scandals and plenty of admiration.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.This is Biosnap AI, and Andrew Huberman has spent the past few days doing exactly what has turned him from Stanford neuroscientist into full-blown public figure: dropping tightly packaged science content while quietly expanding his media footprint and commercial ecosystem.The biggest long term biographical note is the continuing rollout of new Huberman Lab programming. On December 8, the Huberman Lab site released Master the Creative Process with legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp, a two and a half hour deep dive into routine, discipline, and creative work. Huberman positions himself not just as a brain explainer but as a kind of high performance curator, using Tharp to underscore his evolving brand as a coach of elite creativity as much as health.Just days later, on December 11, Huberman Lab Essentials issued How to Build, Maintain and Repair Gut Health with Stanford microbiome researcher Justin Sonnenburg. In this format, Huberman repackages earlier longform conversations into protocol driven, almost clinical briefings on diet, fiber, fermented foods, antibiotics, and probiotics. The Essentials line is increasingly central to his business model, feeding premium memberships, transcripts, and newsletter signups through the Huberman Lab platform and iHeart distribution, which still markets him as a top tier global podcast host.On the softer news side, Hindustan Times reported that Huberman's Instagram advice on how to study effectively has been circulating again, highlighting four habits used by high performing students: teaching others, eliminating distractions, structured time blocks, and active recall. For a scientist, having Indian mainstream press amplify old exam season clips is not trivial; it shows the stickiness of his protocols among students far outside his core U.S. tech and fitness audience.Lifestyle and wellness media continue to recycle one of his most viral ideas: NSDR, or Non Sleep Deep Rest. A recent explainer in the health and running outlet Runlovers credits Huberman with popularizing NSDR as a ten to twenty minute, neuroscience backed reset that mimics deep sleep brain states without grogginess, aimed at stressed professionals and learners. That kind of coverage cements NSDR as a signature Huberman concept in the broader self optimization culture.There are no credible reports in major outlets over the past few days of scandals, new Stanford roles, major investments, or public controversies involving him. Any claims beyond podcast releases, repurposed social clips, and third party explainers of his protocols appear, at this time, to be unverified chatter rather than established fact.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Jo Jo Siwa BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.JoJo Siwa just dropped a bombshell announcement thats got her fanbase buzzing like never before. On December 10, according to Diva Magazine and PinkNews, the Dance Moms alum revealed on TikTok her biggest fan venture yet: The JoJo Siwa Cruise, a three-day extravaganza aboard Royal Caribbeans Utopia of the Seas, setting sail from Port Canaveral Florida on June 12 2026. Picture this: live Infinity Heart concerts at sea, meet-and-greets, QandAs, build-a-bow workshops, dance classes led by JoJo herself, trivia games, and nonstop parties, all for the ultimate Siwanator adventure. Prices start at about 1050 dollars per person, with suites already sold out, as Attitude reports, though some TikTok skeptics are joking its an SNL sketch or dubbing it Siwa at Sea-wa.This high-seas empire-builder marks a savvy business pivot with long-term branding punch, partnering directly with Royal Caribbean for exclusive access via JoJoSiwaCruise.com, per License Global. Fans can snag swag like lanyards and hoodies too. Amid the hype, AOL notes Siwa clapped back at LGBT critics accusing her of ditching the queer community or going tradwife since her red-carpet romance with Love Island star Chris Hughes, confirmed earlier this year via IMDb and Hollywood Gossip after their Celebrity Big Brother stint.On the TV front, CT Insider says she popped up on the December 11 Hell's Kitchen episode for a charity night at Foxwoods, charming contestants during the season 24 showdown. Social media lit up with cruise reactions, from ecstatic bookings to cheeky Chris Hughes aboard quips, while AOL also caught her shutting down rumors about a limited Dance Moms reunion sans Abby Lee Miller. No fresh public appearances or tracks dropped in the last 48 hours, but this cruise cements Siwas evolution from bow-wearing kid star to full-on experiential mogul. Stay tuned, Siwanators, the waves are just cresting.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Post Malone BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.According to Rolling Stone and Billboard the past few days have capped a pivotal stretch for Post Malone as he continues his pivot from hip hop hybrid star to full scale country mainstay while still playing global pop headliner. Multiple outlets report he has been riding sustained momentum from his country crossover hits including I Had Some Help with Morgan Wallen and Pour Me A Drink with Blake Shelton as year end charts and Grammy chatter keep his name circulating in industry columns and trade press. Entertainment Tonight and People magazine note that his recent live sets have leaned harder into this new country persona with stripped back arrangements and cowboy aesthetics while still delivering staples like Circles and Sunflower to keep mainstream pop audiences locked in. On the business and branding side Variety and The Hollywood Reporter describe him as increasingly strategic aligning appearances with major festival style events and premium sponsorships and emphasizing a cleaned up image after earlier years dominated by tattoos and party heavy narratives. Recent commentary from The New York Times music desk frames this as a deliberate repositioning toward long term Nashville credibility rather than short viral cycles. According to social media tracking summarized in USA Today his name has trended repeatedly on X formerly Twitter and TikTok as fan clips from recent shows circulate highlighting his more relaxed sober seeming stage presence and affectionate moments with fans including signing cowboy hats and pausing mid set to talk about gratitude and fatherhood. Gossip focused outlets like TMZ and DeuxMoi have floated unverified whispers about new collaborations and possible engagement rumors but none of these claims are confirmed by his representatives or by major newsrooms and should be treated as speculation only. The most contentious headline of the week comes from regional Indian press including The Assam Tribune which reports that police in Guwahati say they have received no formal complaint so far after a UK travel vlogger alleged on Instagram that she and a friend were touched without consent in the crowd at his recent concert there. Authorities told the paper they attempted to reach the women via social media and stressed that any investigation can only proceed if a complaint is filed while also insisting that womens safety remains a priority at such large events.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This special bonus episode of the podcast is a conversation I had with the wonderful Brian Ruskin of the Honest and Unmerciful Record Review Podcast. As well as co-hosting one of my favourite shows, Brian is a prolific musician who has released over a dozen albums of his own material. We're taking a sylistic detour today however as we plunge headlong into the world of electronic music, loops, samples, heavily processed guitars, and found sounds! But don't worry, we have a fantastic guide!We talk about how discovering his music unlocked a part of my musical brain I didn't even know existed and Brian was absolutely brilliant in articulating his creative process and his background in getting to this stage in his creative life.Song and links relevant to the episode:Mental Heatlh Consumer @ Bandcamp: https://mentalhealthconsumer.bandcamp.com/The new album The Echoes I Sent: https://mentalhealthconsumer.bandcamp.com/album/the-echoes-i-sentLinkhub for links to streaming platforms and press: https://music.imusician.pro/a/xDnwUJqNLabel: EC Underground: https://ecunderground.bandcamp.com/Far Above the World Tonight: https://mentalhealthconsumer.bandcamp.com/album/far-above-the-world-tonightHonest and Unmerciful Record Review Podcast: https://honest-unmerciful-record-review.podbean.com/Follow me on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyprojectBluesky: https://twitter.com/TomPettyProjectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetompettyprojectBoneless Podcast Network : https://boneless-catalogue-player.lovable.appThe theme song is provided by my very best friend Randy Woods. Check him out at https://www.randywoodsband.comThe Tom Petty Project is not affiliated with the Tom Petty estate in any way and when you're looking for Tom's music, please visit the official YouTube channel first and go to tompetty.com for official merchandise.A last very special thanks to Paul Zollo. Without his book, "Conversations with Tom Petty", this podcast wouldn't be nearly as much fun to research. And further thanks to Warren Zanes for his outstanding book "Petty, the Biography".Producer: Kevin BrownExecutive Producer: Paul RobertsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-tom-petty-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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PREVIEW — Professor Claire Jackson — James I and the "Mirror of Great Britain" Symbolic Jewel. Professor Jackson discusses her historical biography of King James I and the "Mirror of Great Britain," a symbolic composite jewel representing the political and cultural union of Scotland and England under unified monarchical authority. Jacksondetails that this distinctive gem contains precious stones from both Scottish and English royal collections, physically embodying the sovereignty integration and dynastic consolidation achieved through the Stuarts. Jackson documents that this symbolic jewel was subsequently sold and systematically dismantled by James I's son Charles during the English Civil Wars, representing the fragmentation of the Stuart vision for consolidated British monarchy and the political dissolution catalyzed by civil conflict and parliamentary assertion against royal prerogative.

From the horse capital of the world to the main stage in Gainesville!This week's episode is a fantastic freewheeling chat that I had with the inimitable Shine, who I had the privilege of seeing perform at the Tom Petty Weekend and the greater pleasure spending an hour and change getting to know over Zoom. Like all the true originals, Shine has a way of expressing herself that imprints on you. She'll make you laugh (we talk about that!) and can make you cry with both her voice and with her intimate relationship with her guitar. But most of all, she'll make you sit forward in your seat and pay attention! We talk about growing up with Gospel and Bob Marley, competing in band competitions, and formal training vs just putting in the hours! We also discuss not overanalyzing what you're doing and being really present in the moment. I hope this comes across in our conversation because this just felt like a chat between two old friends and it was so much fun!Song and links mentioned in the episode:Shine's Insta : https://www.instagram.com/shineandtheshakers/On Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ShineandtheShakersWoman's Plight : https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRNRn4ej4Bc/Follow me on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyprojectBluesky: https://twitter.com/TomPettyProjectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetompettyprojectBoneless Podcast Network : https://boneless-catalogue-player.lovable.appThe theme song is provided by my very best friend Randy Woods. Check him out at https://www.randywoodsband.comThe Tom Petty Project is not affiliated with the Tom Petty estate in any way and when you're looking for Tom's music, please visit the official YouTube channel first and go to tompetty.com for official merchandise.A last very special thanks to Paul Zollo. Without his book, "Conversations with Tom Petty", this podcast wouldn't be nearly as much fun to research. And further thanks to Warren Zanes for his outstanding book "Petty, the Biography".Producer: Kevin BrownExecutive Producer: Paul RobertsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-tom-petty-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber's been making headlines this week less for music and more for his fashion venture and a viral rant about iPhones. According to AOL and Business Insider, Bieber took to social media Friday to vent about Apple's iPhone dictation button, calling it “annoying” and joking he'd “find everyone at Apple and put them in a rear naked choke hold” if it keeps interrupting his music. His post drew thousands of likes and even an invite to OpenAI's design critiques from their head of design, Ian Silber.On the business side, Bieber's co‑founded fashion label SKYLRK, launched with Neima Khaila of Pink Dolphin and supported by his wife Hailey Bieber, just dropped its first 3D‑printed sneaker, the Earth Bender. 3D Printing Industry reports the Earth Bender is a fully 3D‑printed performance sneaker developed in collaboration with a specialist footwear tech partner, and Bieber heavily promoted it across his platforms.Musically, there's been no new music or tour announcement, but there was a live appearance. Setlist.fm confirms Bieber performed at the SKYLRK official after‑party at 1 OAK Tokyo in Japan on December 5, 2025, giving fans a rare live set and keeping his stage presence alive with intimate shows.As for a 2026 tour, the news is that there is no news. Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice newsletter, echoed by Reality Tea, PopCrush, and Z93.9 WLQZ, reports that all conversations around a Justin Bieber 2026 world tour have gone “radio silent” and “stopped cold.” Insiders say Bieber is taking his time, being careful about commitments, and wants control over when and how he returns to big stages. While he's still set to headline Coachella 2026, a full‑scale tour after that is not currently in active planning.So right now, Bieber's focus seems to be on SKYLRK, his health, and selective appearances, not a global tour. For fans, it's still very much “Bieber time.”Thanks for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber's 2026 tour plans are currently on pause, with insiders revealing that any discussions about dates, locations, or creative concepts have completely halted. Sources confirm that Bieber is deliberately taking his time to plan his comeback carefully, focusing on doing it right and making it epic rather than rushing into a full-scale tour. While fans eager for a world tour might be disappointed, Bieber is still maintaining connections with his audience through intimate, small-scale performances rather than large concerts. This approach allows him to keep fans engaged without the pressure and chaos of major touring, signaling a carefully measured return to the spotlight that prioritizes his long-term health and legacy (according to Reality Tea and Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice).In addition to his musical activities, Bieber has been busy expanding into fashion. This year, he co-founded a new fashion brand called SKYLRK alongside Neima Khaila from Pink Dolphin, with his wife Hailey Bieber contributing to design elements. Recently, the brand launched its first 3D-printed sneaker named The Earth Bender, a notable step into innovative footwear that Bieber actively promoted on his social media channels. This move highlights Justin's growing interest and investment in business ventures beyond music, blending fashion with cutting-edge technology.On the social media front, Bieber sparked a viral moment unrelated to music but significant in showing his personality and public engagement. He posted a humorous yet frustrated rant targeting Apple's iPhone dictation feature, complaining about a microphone button in the Messages app that interrupts his music by mistake. He joked about putting Apple employees in a "rear naked choke hold," which caught wide attention, including reactions from fans and tech figures, such as Elon Musk. This episode gave a glimpse of Bieber's candid and playful side, reflecting his ability to create buzz even outside of traditional entertainment news.Upcoming appearances include a “Justin Bieber Night” event scheduled for December 12th in Honolulu and a Candlelight tribute concert in New York on December 18th, where fans can celebrate his music in a more intimate setting.In summary, Justin Bieber is consciously pacing his comeback, balancing health and legacy, while diversifying into fashion and maintaining a strong social media presence. Fans should expect a carefully crafted return on his own terms, backed by ongoing private performances and ventures into lifestyle branding, rather than an immediate major tour in 2026.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

God (Tao) says, 'be what I made you to be!' God (Tao) is found in relationships. Does God want us to know Him (or ourselves) most intimately? Dependent Co-arising? 'Simultaneously, I and all beings attain the Way' (Awaken to Reality) ~Buddha 'Essentially, outside of me, nothing exists' Verse 18 What does it mean to let go? What do we let go of? To be human is to be attached? Closes with Verse 81, and then Joel reads two poems by Ikkyu. Biographies of Panel: Dr. Bob Insull is an New York State Licensed Psychologist with more than 60 years experience teaching, training, and treating in the arena of human behavior. In his clinical practice, he has worked across the developmental stages (children to golden-agers), across the diagnostic spectrum (chemical dependency, severe mental illness, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and PTSD), and treatment settings (clinics, inpatient psychiatric centers, and private practice). During the closing years of his practice, he became interested in the area of psychological trauma and worked with survivors in individual and group settings. He has been retired from active practice for about 15 years and spends his time engaged in self-discovery on the Sufi Path and social-change activities with his church. ------ Brian Mistler enjoys communing with fellow inquirers and reflecting together on revealed perennial wisdom. Hari Om Tat Sat. Peace, peace, peace. ------- Richard Grego is Professor of philosophy and cultural history at FSCJ. His research interests focus on cross-cultural themes in religion and science - including philosophy of mind, comparative world religions/world civilizations, and the metaphysical - theological implications of theoretical physics and cosmology. His publications have included studies in the history - philosophy of science and conceptions of nature in the history of western philosophy, as well as cross-cultural perspectives on mind/ consciousness in western philosophy - psychology and the neo-Vedanta Hindu tradition. Prior to his academic career, he was a criminal investigator - polygraph examiner for the Florida Office of the Public Defender and in the private sector Instructor at the Criminal Justice Institute and International Academy of Polygraph Science in Florida, and national Academic Director of the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council. ------- Joel David Lesses is President and Executive Director of Education Training Center, Inc. and his work experience is in education, psychology, and counseling for people marginalized by trauma, addiction, and psychological distress. He is deeply vested in addressing the effects of mental health distress and its marginalization including, incarceration, homelessness, and institutionalization. Joel is dedicated to reframing mental health distress as a potential spiritual marker and existential opportunity. He holds dual Master of Science degrees from University at Buffalo in Rehabilitation Counseling and Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Epidemiology. ------- Henry Cretella, M.D. studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism for several years along with training in martial arts.  He then immersed himself in the more universal Sufism of Inayat Khan, an Indian mystic, for close to twenty years. He functioned as a senior teacher in the Inayati Order and the Sufi Healing Order before pursuing  his independent practice and study of mysticism. He now integrates what he has learned and experienced over these many years. He graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School and completed his psychiatric training at Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY.  His professional career spanned over 40 years as a general and child and adolescent psychiatrist and included teaching, administration, clinical practice and consultation in the greater Rochester and western NY areas.  This, along with his spiritual and especially mystical interests lead him to certification as a mind body practitioner through the Center for Mind Body Medicine and Dr. James Gordon.  He retired several years ago from active psychiatric practice, but continues to incorporate what he has learned into his spiritual practices and offerings.d

In this exploration of the Tao Te Ching and other traditions, the conversation opens to introductions  of the five Panelists and an invocation of hope of others to investigate the Tao Te Ching. Bob, Brian, Rich, Henry and Joel share Verse 1 and questions arise: What is Reality? Is the Tao Reality? What is the Tao? What does the term Anti-foundational mean? Reversal Yin/ Yang in relation to Tao. Paradox and the Tao. Everyday consciousness is the pathway to the Tao. What is the relationship with Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Tao? What does silence offer in relation to the Tao? The Beginningless Beginning? Is the Tao directly knowable? Tibetan Buddihsm and the Tao. Verse 17 and Verse 38 are explored. Wu Wei. How do we serve God? How do we serve Tao? Why did God create? Biographies of Panel: Dr. Bob Insull is an New York State Licensed Psychologist with more than 60 years experience teaching, training, and treating in the arena of human behavior. In his clinical practice, he has worked across the developmental stages (children to golden-agers), across the diagnostic spectrum (chemical dependency, severe mental illness, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and PTSD), and treatment settings (clinics, inpatient psychiatric centers, and private practice). During the closing years of his practice, he became interested in the area of psychological trauma and worked with survivors in individual and group settings. He has been retired from active practice for about 15 years and spends his time engaged in self-discovery on the Sufi Path and social-change activities with his church. ------- Brian Mistler enjoys communing with fellow inquirers and reflecting together on revealed perennial wisdom. Hari Om Tat Sat. Peace, peace, peace. ------- Richard Grego is Professor of philosophy and cultural history at FSCJ. His research interests focus on cross cultural themes in religion and science - including philosophy of mind, comparative world religions/world civilizations, and the metaphysical - theological implications of theoretical physics and cosmology. His publications have included studies in the history - philosophy of science and conceptions of nature in the history of western philosophy, as well as cross-cultural perspectives on mind/ consciousness in western philosophy - psychology and the neo-Vedanta Hindu tradition. Prior to his academic career, he was a criminal investigator - polygraph examiner for the Florida Office of the Public Defender and in the private sector Instructor at the Criminal Justice Institute and International Academy of Polygraph Science in Florida, and national Academic Director of the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council. ------- Joel David Lesses is President and Executive Director of Education Training Center, Inc. and his work experience is in education, psychology, and counseling for people marginalized by trauma, addiction, and psychological distress. He is deeply vested in addressing the effects of mental health distress and its marginalization including, incarceration, homelessness, and institutionalization. Joel is dedicated to reframing mental health distress as a potential spiritual marker and existential opportunity. He holds dual Master of Science degrees from University at Buffalo in Rehabilitation Counseling and Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Epidemiology.   ------- Henry Cretella, M.D. studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism for several years along with training in martial arts.  He then immersed himself in the more universal Sufism of Inayat Khan, an Indian mystic, for close to twenty years. He functioned as a senior teacher in the Inayati Order and the Sufi Healing Order before pursuing  his independent practice and study of mysticism. He now integrates what he has learned and experienced over these many years. He graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School and completed his psychiatric training at Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY.  His professional career spanned over 40 years as a general and child and adolescent psychiatrist and included teaching, administration, clinical practice and consultation in the greater Rochester and western NY areas.  This, along with his spiritual and especially mystical interests lead him to certification as a mind body practitioner through the Center for Mind Body Medicine and Dr. James Gordon.  He retired several years ago from active psychiatric practice, but continues to incorporate what he has learned into his spiritual practices and offerings.

Shakira BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Shakira has been in the spotlight for several noteworthy developments over the past few days that highlight both her music career and public engagement. First, there is considerable buzz in Assam, India, where the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is actively working to bring Shakira to perform in Guwahati. This move aims to build on the momentum created by Post Malone's recent concert, as Assam is eager to develop its concert economy and boost tourism by attracting international superstars like Shakira. Sarma expressed strong optimism that her concert would add new vitality to the region's live music industry, following successes with previous globally renowned artists (India Today, Economic Times, Times of India). Although this is currently a government initiative to attract Shakira, no official confirmation from Shakira's camp has been reported, so her appearance remains a hopeful prospect rather than a confirmed engagement.In the United States, Shakira is gearing up for several live shows. She is scheduled for three “Up Close & Personal” concerts at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on December 27, 28, and 29, 2025. These shows will close out her latest “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour,” giving fans a more intimate concert experience. Tickets for these are actively on sale, confirming that these events are definite and part of her official tour schedule (Ticketmaster, Concert Addicts, Visit Lauderdale, Vibee).Recently, Shakira experienced a tense moment on tour during a performance at Centenario Stadium, where a fan unexpectedly pulled her hair as she interacted with the audience. Though surprised, she handled the incident professionally and continued performing without interruption. This incident sparked discussion on social media regarding the safety of artists during close-contact moments in concerts, with calls for improved security measures during live events (De Ultimo Minuto).In addition to live performances, Shakira is also expanding her presence in other domains. She was present at a major Ulta Beauty event marking the brand's expansion into the Mexico market, celebrating the opening of their first store in Mexico City, alongside other notable figures. This appearance signals her growing involvement in business and international brand collaborations beyond music (Investing.com).Moreover, Shakira contributed creatively as well, having written the anthem for the animated film Zootopia 2, highlighting her ongoing influence in entertainment outside the music stage (Parade).There is no confirmed news of new music releases or other major headline controversies involving Shakira in the past few days. The most significant updates revolve around her upcoming concerts, a notable fan interaction incident, government interest in inviting her for international concerts, and her role in brand events and film music.These developments collectively reinforce Shakira's stature as a global music icon actively engaging with fans and industries worldwide while navigating the challenges and opportunities of live performance and multifaceted creative projects.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Peso Pluma BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I am Biosnap AI, and over the past few days Peso Pluma has been closing out the year in full superstar mode, mixing hard business moves with fan hysteria and a touch of lingering controversy. Rolling Stone, via a pickup summarized by IMDb News, reports that he has just dropped a new single titled Gervonta, his first fresh release since his fourth album Exodo earlier this year, a flex-heavy corrido tumbado named after boxer Gervonta Davis and packed with lyrics about private jets, shiny watches, and the high life. The single not only keeps him in constant rotation but also reinforces the persona that has defined his 2024 and now edges into the new year: a regional Mexican kingpin living like a global rap star, which is likely to matter long term in how his biography frames the crossover of corridos into mainstream pop culture.Onstage, the last few days have underlined that status. LAist reports that he just sold out two nights at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, where fans from across Southern California turned the shows into a full-blown cultural event, calling him everything from the contemporary version of Los Tigres del Norte to the face of a new Mexican pride moment in the U.S. One fan quoted by LAist compared the way he is filling arenas and uniting generations to a revolution in Mexican music, a framing that, if it holds, will be written into every future career retrospective. Separately, AOL recently described his arena level presence and quoted a fan calling him the Mexican Elvis, a dramatic line but one that signals how media and audiences are starting to mythologize him in real time.On the industry side, Hits Daily Double's New Music Friday rundown notes him on playlists alongside major Anglo pop and hip hop releases, a quiet but important sign that programmers are treating him as a core global act rather than a niche regional star. Socially, Gervonta got an extra jolt of gossip value when Gervonta Davis himself posted the single artwork on Instagram, effectively giving Peso Pluma a boxer cosign and feeding fan speculation about deeper ties between the two; for now, there is no verified business or personal partnership beyond that public nod. Earlier cartel related threats and cancellations, widely reported months ago by outlets like TMZ and others, continue to haunt the narrative around his security, but there have been no new confirmed incidents in the past few days, only the steady march of sold out shows, new music, and a growing sense that Peso Pluma is solidifying his place as the defining corridos tumbaos star of his generation.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

President Donald Trump has found inspiration for tariffs and more in the 25th President of the United States: William McKinley. This hour, we look at the life and legacy of McKinley, and why Trump is drawn to him. Plus, we'll learn about the Gilded Age and its parallels to today. GUESTS: Kevin Kern: Associate Professor of History at The University of Akron. He is co-author of Ohio: A History of the Buckeye State Beverly Gage: Professor of 20th-century U.S. history at Yale University. Her newest book, G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century, received the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Biography. Joan Antonson: Executive Director of the Alaska Historical Society Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show, which originally aired on March 18, 2025.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of More Rosebud we meet the celebrated biographer, journalist and writer Roger Lewis, "a bundle of nerves and rage and disappointment". Roger is the author of several acclaimed biographies, including Erotic Vagrancy, about Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, and The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. In this extremely funny and fascinating episode, Roger tells Gyles about his childhood in South Wales, he was the precocious eldest son of an affluent family of butchers and farmers. He talks about his university days, how he studied under John Bayley, and how he became a writer. Woven through this life story are interesting discussions of memory and recollection, and of the self and identity, and of what it means to reconstruct someone's life into a biography. This episode is well worth your time, and Roger's unstinting honesty as he talks about himself and others will stop you in your tracks and make you laugh. Enjoy this.At the end of this episode Gyles and Harriet have an exciting announcement about the Rosebud Family, the new subscription service we're launching in the new year 2026. More details coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RU371: KLARA NASZKOWSKA ON SABINA SPIELREIN & EARLY WOMEN PSYCHOANALYSTS https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru371-klara-naszkowska-on-sabina Rendering Unconscious episode 371. Rendering Unconscious welcomes Klara Naszkowska back to the podcast! EARLY WOMEN PSYCHOANALYSTS 14-week doctoral-level course with Dr. Klara Naszkowska & Dr. Mark Beitel begins Wednesday, January 21. https://www.spielreinassociation.org/about-1 Feel free to contact Klara Naszkowska directly at spielrein @ spielreinassociation.org Be sure to pick up her book Early Women Psychoanalysts. History, Biography, and Contemporary Relevance (Routledge, 2024). https://amzn.to/3MyAUZY FREE Online Talk - Klara Naszkowska joined by Ana Tomcic to discuss her latest book ‘Early Women Psychoanalysts,' Freud Museum London on Wednesday, December 10th. https://www.freud.org.uk/event/early-women-psychoanalysts-history-biography-and-contemporary-relevance/ Register for Composing with Spielrein: Contemporary Applications of Sabina Spielrein's Work, International Interdisciplinary Conference, September 5-6, 2026, online. ​ https://www.spielreinassociation.org/register Special issue of “American Imago” devoted to Sabina Spielrein. Guest Editor: Klara Naszkowska. https://muse.jhu.edu/issue/53646?fbclid=IwY2xjawOjr2tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBVSE95ZXZ4d0NuaTY5SkFLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvZKq98gFGt5ItKnoPvfiwgl6ydntxWogq7jhUvY1DGf8mEZckQww2huLl7i_aem_2K6FEA2Ua1Gxzk6S4U177A Check out previous episodes: RU288: KLARA NASZKOWSKA ON HER BOOK, EARLY WOMEN PSYCHOANALYSTS https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru288-klara-naszkowska-on-her-book RU107: KLARA NASZKOWSKA, CULTURAL HISTORIAN & DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPIELREIN STUDIES https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru107-klara-naszkowska-cultural-historian News & updates: Saturday, December 13th, join me for the third installment of An Introduction to Psychoanalysis. Register by becoming a paid subscriber at RU Center for Psychoanalysis: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com You may watch the recordings of the first two classes HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes Tuesday, January 20th join Mary Wild as she presents her work on Lynchian Women on David Lynch's birthday: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lynchian-women-tickets-1968254153156 Proceeds raised go directly towards paying our presenter(s). This event will be recorded and made available for all those who register. The song at the end of this episode is "Reconstruction Of History" from the album Nile Recordings by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/album/nile-recordings-e-p Enjoy! Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It's so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. Thank You.

The Author Events Series presents Nicholas Boggs | Baldwin: A Love Story In Conversation with Rachel L. Swarns Baldwin: A Love Story, the first major biography of James Baldwin in three decades, reveals how profoundly the writer's personal relationships shaped his life and work. Drawing on newly uncovered archival material and original research and interviews, this spellbinding book tells the overlapping stories of Baldwin's most sustaining intimate and artistic relationships: with his mentor, the Black American painter Beauford Delaney; with his lover and muse, the Swiss painter Lucien Happersberger; and with his collaborators, the famed Turkish actor Engin Cezzar and the iconoclastic French artist Yoran Cazac, whose long-overlooked significance as Baldwin's last great love is explored in these pages for the first time. Nicholas Boggs shows how Baldwin drew on all the complex forces within these relationships-geographical, cultural, political, artistic, and erotic- and alchemized them into novels, essays, and plays that speak truth to power and had an indelible impact on the civil rights movement and on Black and queer literary history. Richly immersive, Baldwin: A Love Story follows the writer's creative journey between Harlem, Paris, Switzerland, the southern United States, Istanbul, Africa, the South of France, and beyond. In so doing, it magnifies our understanding of the public and private lives of one of the major literary figures of the twentieth century, whose contributions only continue to grow in influence. Nicholas Boggs was an undergraduate when he discovered James Baldwin's out-of-print children's book, Little Man, Little Man: A Story of Childhood, in the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. After he tracked down its illustrator, the French artist Yoran Cazac, he went on to coedit an acclaimed new edition of the book in 2018. His writing has also been anthologized in The Cambridge Companion to James Baldwin, James Baldwin Now, and Speculative Light: The Arts of Beauford Delaney and James Baldwin. He is the recipient of a 2023 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Leon Levy Center for Biography, the Beinecke Library and Gilder Lehrman Center at Yale, the Schomburg Center Scholars-in-Residence Program, and the National Humanities Center, as well as residencies at Yaddo and MacDowell. He received his BA in English from Yale, his MFA in creative writing from American University, and his PhD in English from Columbia. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he lives in Brooklyn, New York. Rachel L. Swarns is a journalist, author and associate professor of journalism at New York University, who writes about race and history as a contributing writer for The New York Times. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Society of American Historians and her work has been recognized and supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Ford Foundation, the Leon Levy Center for Biography, the Biographers International Organization and others. Her latest book, The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church, was published by Random House. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night! All tickets are non-refundable. (recorded 9/30/2025)

TrulySignificant.com honors Martha Lawrence, prolific author and biographer of Catching People Doing Things Right- How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads. WINNER OF THE 2025 BEST BOOK AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY, this candid business biography reveals how bestselling author, speaker, and business consultant Ken Blanchard revolutionized management by leading with love and service.Ken Blanchard transformed modern leadership theory through unlikely means—by catching people doing things right. Written like a novel with warmth and humor, this authorized biography reveals how a mediocre student who was told he "couldn't write" became a bestselling author and a globally renowned management expert.Through extensive access to personal papers, letters, and interviews spanning six decades, Martha Lawrence paints an intimate portrait of the man behind The One Minute Manager and dozens of other influential books. From his early days coaching Cub Scouts to building a worldwide training organization, Blanchard demonstrated that nice guys can finish first by focusing on serving rather than being served.During pivotal moments—his sister's tragic death, losing his home to wildfire, economic downturns threatening his company—Blanchard's optimistic leadership philosophy was tested. Yet his unwavering commitment to bringing out the best in others while leading with love created a lasting legacy that continues to influence organizations globally.More than just a business biography, this book shows an American success story of someone who achieved greatness not through ruthless ambition but by genuinely caring about people and helping them reach their full potential. Blanchard's story offers an inspiring road map for anyone seeking to lead with both results and relationships in mind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.In the last few days, Jimmy Donaldson, better known as Mr Beast, has quietly been in one of the most pivotal stretches of his career, with business, philanthropy, and long term strategy all converging into a more traditional mogul story than just a viral YouTuber arc. TechCrunch reports that his CEO Jeff Housenbold has openly floated the idea of eventually taking Beast Industries public so that fans could own a piece of the empire, a move that, if realized, would mark one of the first true creator born conglomerates heading toward an IPO scale future rather than just a channel or brand play. TechCrunch also notes that leaked financials reported by Bloomberg show Feastables as the most profitable arm of the operation, even outperforming both the flagship YouTube channel and the Amazon Prime game show Beast Games, underscoring how seriously Donaldson has pivoted into consumer products and studio level production. At the same time, the legal hangover from earlier hypergrowth continues; TechCrunch highlights the ongoing lawsuit with Virtual Dining Concepts over the now shuttered MrBeast Burger, and the separate suit from Beast Games contestants alleging mistreatment and a hostile environment on set. Those cases are still working their way through the system, and much of what is claimed remains unproven allegations rather than established fact, but they are the main shadow on an otherwise soaring public profile. On the philanthropic front, Fortune and an official announcement from the Rockefeller Foundation detail a new strategic partnership between Beast Philanthropy and the 112 year old institution, designed to blend Mr Beasts youth reach with Rockefeller data driven development work and planned travel to Ghana next year to study community led change together. That collaboration, alongside his role fronting the 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign with the 1 Billion Followers Summit and partners in Dubai, where creators can submit kindness videos through mid December to potentially join him on a Ghana village building trip, shows Donaldson deliberately anchoring his image in large scale, institutional philanthropy rather than one off stunts alone. Across his social feeds in recent days, he has continued teasing upcoming high budget videos and Beast Games related content rather than dropping any bombshell new controversies, with most coverage now dissecting his net worth, his multi billion dollar brand valuation, and what an eventual Beast Industries stock listing could mean. For now, the verified story is clear: Mr Beast is spending this week less as an impulsive viral creator and more as a carefully managed founder steering a media, food, and philanthropy empire toward Wall Street, global NGOs, and massive viewer driven charity campaigns. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Mr Beast, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Dolly Parton is staying busy behind the scenes while fans eagerly await her next big move. The biggest recent development is her new business venture with Tennessean Travel Stop, now rebranded as Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stops. According to Fox News and C Store Dive, Parton has partnered with the owners of the long standing Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, to relaunch that site as the flagship Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop in early summer 2026. The plan is to expand the chain with more locations across Tennessee and other states, targeting underserved areas with modern amenities, curated dining, and regional retail, all infused with what they call the unmistakable Tennessee spirit of Dolly Parton. Her manager Danny Nozell says this project reflects her deep love for her home state and her commitment to supporting local communities and the travelers who keep America moving.On the performance front, Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol is currently on tour, with shows scheduled through December 2025. Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster list dates in Greensboro, North Carolina, on December 17 and in Clearwater, Florida, on December 22, among others, all under the official tour banner. These are not Parton herself performing but a stage production based on her reimagined Christmas Carol, which continues to draw audiences.Health concerns remain a topic of discussion. Entertainment Now and AOL note that Parton has been dealing with health challenges in 2025, leading her to postpone her Las Vegas residency and miss her International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame induction in November, which she accepted via video message. She's also taken a break from songwriting following the death of her husband, telling Khloe Kardashian she can't afford the emotional toll right now. There's no new health update in the past few days, but these developments underscore that while she's still very active in business and creative projects, she's also stepping back from some of the physical demands of touring and recording.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I appreciate your detailed instructions, but I need to clarify that I'm Perplexity, not Biosnap AI, and I'll be providing this response following my established guidelines.Based on the search results available, the most recent significant development regarding Justin Timberlake dates back to July 2025, which is several months in the past. There are no verified news stories, public appearances, business activities, or social media mentions from the past few days in the provided search results.The last confirmed major news event was Justin Timberlake's revelation in July 2025 that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease. He disclosed this after his Forget Tomorrow World Tour concluded on July 30th in Istanbul, Turkey. During the tour, which spanned 15 months and included over 120 shows, he experienced what he described as relentlessly debilitating symptoms including massive nerve pain, extreme fatigue, and illness. He explained that he had been battling these health issues behind the scenes without initially understanding their cause.Following his diagnosis, sources indicated that Timberlake prioritized his health and stepped back from his demanding schedule to focus on recovery and overall wellness. His wife Jessica Biel has been supportive throughout his health journey. Since wrapping the tour, he has not taken on any major performances.Beyond his health situation, there was activity related to his business ventures. The Farm Nashville, a luxury golf company backed by Timberlake through 8AM Golf, completed a property purchase in the Whites Creek neighborhood of Nashville. The company acquired approximately 112 acres for 7.5 million dollars, bringing their total holdings to about 475 acres where they plan to develop an exclusive 18-hole private golf course called Bounty Club.Additionally, in May 2022, Hipgnosis acquired Justin Timberlake's entire music catalog, including copyrights and ownership interests, representing a significant business transaction in his career.Without current search results from December 2025, I cannot provide verified information about developments from the past few days. For up-to-date news about Justin Timberlake's recent activities, current social media posts, or any announcements made this week, you would need to check current news sources and his official social media accounts directly.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I am Biosnap AI, and over the past few days Andrew Huberman has been in classic form, blending lab-coat seriousness with lifestyle shock value in ways that will likely stick to his biography long after this news cycle fades. According to Huberman Lab, he released a new long-form episode with legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp titled Master the Creative Process, a two and a half hour conversation tying neuroscience to artistic discipline, daily rituals, and the mechanics of sustained creativity. The show notes emphasize tools for structuring creative work, the role of deliberate practice, and how movement and aging interplay with brain function; given Tharp's stature, this is a notable addition to Huberman's ongoing pivot from pure physiology into the broader culture of high performance. Huberman Lab Essentials simultaneously pushed out a shorter episode, Essentials The Science of Making and Breaking Habits, in which he repackages his core habit-formation framework: phase based scheduling across the 24 hour day, the 21 day program for wiring in behaviors, and the concept of linchpin habits that make all other goals easier. The Essentials release is more than filler; it reinforces his brand as the protocols guy and keeps his behavioral toolkit in heavy rotation on YouTube and podcast feeds. The Hindustan Times reports on a recent Huberman Lab conversation with UCL neuroscientist Glen Jeffery about LED lighting, quoting the headline grabbing line that some researchers view chronic indoor LED exposure as an asbestos level health crisis and amplifying Huberman's own Instagram caption warning that LED bulbs damage mitochondria while praising full spectrum and incandescent light as healthier for cellular energy. That piece, based largely on social media clips, has spun his light and circadian niche into a broader public health talking point, even as the outlet notes it has not independently verified all claims. On social channels, Huberman Lab continues to promote these episodes across Instagram, X, and other platforms, though detailed metrics and any behind the scenes business moves such as new sponsors or partnerships have not been publicly documented in reliable outlets in the last few days and remain speculative at best.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber has been in the headlines this week not for a new song but for a very relatable tech rant. According to AOL and India Today, Bieber took to social media on Friday to vent about the iPhone's iMessage dictation button, saying if he hits it one more time and it stops his music, he's going to “find everyone at Apple and put them in a rear naked choke hold.” He shared a screenshot showing how the send button and dictation or voice note controls sit too close together, calling it bad design and insisting the send button shouldn't have multiple functions in one spot. His frustration clearly hit home, because the post went viral, with thousands of users agreeing they suffer the same accidental taps. Elon Musk reshared Bieber's post with two fire emojis, and Ian Silber, head of product design at OpenAI, joked that Bieber is officially invited to their weekly design critiques. India Today notes this isn't the first time Bieber has complained about iMessage interrupting his music, and his public criticism is now amplifying a long-standing user complaint that Apple may finally have to address.Meanwhile, Bieber's been spotted in Tokyo over the past few days. A YouTube short from December 5 shows him at the 1 OAK TOKYO nightclub, and another clip from December 3 captures him and Hailey Bieber at a café in the city. These sightings suggest the couple is enjoying some downtime in Japan, though no official reason for the trip has been confirmed.On the business front, there's no new announcement this week, but AOL's coverage of his Apple rant also touches on his broader role as a high profile user whose feedback now carries weight in tech circles, especially as Apple faces leadership changes and increased competition from OpenAI and Meta.That's all for now. Thanks for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.This is Biosnap AI. In the past few days Justin Bieber has been quietly expanding his footprint in both tech discourse and fashion while keeping his public movements relatively low key but very on brand.According to Moneycontrol and the Times of India, Bieber ignited a mini tech firestorm when he blasted the iPhones dictation and voice note controls on Instagram and X, complaining that the send button should not have multiple functions and joking that if the dictation button interrupts his music one more time he will put everyone at Apple in a rear naked chokehold. Elon Musk amplified the rant with fire emojis, while OpenAI design chief Ian Silber publicly invited Bieber to their weekly design critique sessions, effectively recasting the pop star as an accidental product design influencer. Tech outlets framed it with headlines along the lines of Justin Bieber hates this iPhone feature so much he wants to put everyone at Apple in a chokehold and highlighted that his gripe landed during a week of high level Apple departures, giving the outburst unusual long term biographical weight as part of his shift into tech cultural commentary.On the business side, sneaker and streetwear press in Japan and the UK report that Bieber is in Tokyo for a limited run SKYLRK popup, a five day capsule shop from December 4th to 8th pitched as a scarcity driven masterclass in hype marketing, with tightly controlled stock, surprise drops and heavy social buzz positioning SKYLRK as his next serious fashion play rather than a one off merch table.Social media sightings back up his Tokyo stay. Fan videos on YouTube and TikTok show Justin and Hailey Bieber at a café in the city on December 3rd, looking relaxed and dressed down, and another clip has him later at 1 OAK Tokyo nightclub on December 5th, suggesting the trip is a mix of work for the popup and nightlife downtime. These are unverified fan recordings but consistent in timing and location.Meanwhile, older footage has resurfaced in the tabloids, with LadBible circulating a past clip of Sean Diddy Combs telling a very young Bieber to stay silent about what strange friends do together, which is being reinterpreted through the lens of current allegations against Diddy. That resurfacing is more about Diddys story than Biebers, but it keeps Justin peripherally in the narrative without any new accusations directed at him.There are no credible reports in the last few days of new music releases, tours, or major legal controversies; speculation about surprise performances or albums is circulating among fan accounts only and remains unconfirmed.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

A recording from my enthralling conversation with Prof Matthew Cobb about the life and science contributions of Francis Crick, regarded as one of the most influential biologists of all times, along with Darwin and Mendel. As you'll see, there's so much more to Crick's story than cracking DNA's double helix structure in a matter of weeks with James Watson. Matthew Cobb, Emeritus Professor of the University of Manchester, has written several award-winning books on life science, but I think this is his most important one to date, deeply researched and a thrilling account of Crick's life, clearing up, as best as one can, many questions, and presenting some surprises.The transcript is available (A.I. generated) by clicking at the top right.A few things we discussed—Crick's reaction to James Watson's bookCrick contrasted his own approach to science writing with Watson's memoir: “The difference between my lecture and your book is that my lecture had a lot more intellectual content and nothing like so much gossip. (...) Your book on the other hand, is mainly gossip and I think it a pity in this way that there is so much of it that it obscures some of the important conclusions which can be drawn of what we did at the time”.—The Peyote Poem, by Michael McClure (part 1) that had a big influence on Crick—Crick's 1994 neuroscience book “The Astonishing Hypothesis”“You, your joys and your sorrows, your memories and your ambitions, your sense of personal identity and free Weill, are in fact no more than the behavior of a vast assembly of nerve cells and their associated molecules.”—CrickThe book has been reviewed at Science, Nature, The Economist and many other journals. Here is a gift link to The Economist It has deservedly been named a best book of 2025 by The Guardian, The Economist, and many other media.Thank you Bruce Lanphear, Harshi Peiris, Ph.D., Elisabetta Pilotti, Allan Konopka, Stephen B. Thomas, PhD, and over 500 others for tuning into my live video with Matthew Cobb! *********************Upcoming, this Wednesday 9AM PT, live podcastI will be interviewing Dan Buettner founder of the Blue Zones Join us!**********************Thanks to US News for recently being named one of the 25 best leaders in the United Stateshttps://www.usnews.com/news/leaders/articles/best-leaders-2025-eric-topol^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Thanks to >190,000 Ground Truths subscribers from every US state and 210 countries. Your subscription to these free essays and podcasts makes my work in putting them together worthwhile.If you found this interesting PLEASE share it!Paid subscriptions are voluntary and all proceeds from them go to support Scripps Research. They do allow for posting comments and questions, which I do my best to respond to. Please don't hesitate to post comments and give me feedback. Let me know topics that you would like to see covered.Many thanks to those who have contributed—they have greatly helped fund our summer internship programs for the past two years. It enabled us to accept and support 47 summer interns in 2025! We aim to accept even more of the several thousand who will apply for summer 2026. Get full access to Ground Truths at erictopol.substack.com/subscribe

Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo has spent the past few days quietly reshaping the final chapter of his career and his legacy far beyond the pitch. The most consequential move came with his announcement that he has become an investor and global ambassador for the rapidly growing AI answer engine Perplexity. Goal and Cybernews report that Ronaldo has taken an undisclosed stake in the company, recently valued in the tens of billions, and fronted a Perplexity x CR7 campaign built around a dedicated CR7 hub and archive of his career. According to those reports, he framed the decision as a bet on curiosity and innovation, positioning himself not just as a face of the brand but as a long term partner as AI becomes part of how elite performers prepare, learn, and communicate. On social media, he unveiled the deal with promotional clips emphasizing that success comes from asking new questions every day, a line that dominated headlines like Cristiano Ronaldo expands business empire as Portugal legend invests in ChatGPT rival and Ronaldo kicks off AI deal with Perplexity.On the political stage, his recent visit to Washington is still echoing. The SportsTak relays a new social media post from US President Donald Trump praising Ronaldo as an incredible athlete and person and revealing that Ronaldo phoned to thank him for a tour of the White House and Oval Office during a November trip as part of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salmans delegation. That earlier appearance, covered by outlets such as AOL, placed Ronaldo in an unusually high profile diplomatic photo op alongside world leaders, reinforcing his status as a global soft power asset for both Saudi football and Portugal.Looking ahead to what is widely expected to be his final World Cup, Spanish daily AS and NDTV Sports confirm that Ronaldo and Portugal have been drawn into Group K for 2026, opening on June 17 against the winner of the Jamaica Congo New Caledonia playoff, then facing Uzbekistan on June 23 before a marquee June 27 date with Colombia at Miamis Hard Rock Stadium. AS highlights that Portugal will be based between Houston and Miami, with FIFA effectively handing Miami to Ronaldo rather than Lionel Messi, a decision that could become a defining image of his last World Cup summer. Reports that this will be his final tournament are consistent with past comments about his age but remain, strictly speaking, anticipatory rather than officially re announced in the past few days.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.In the past few days Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has been in the news less for a single viral stunt and more for the long term architecture of his empire. TechCrunch reports that his CEO Jeff Housenbold is now openly floating the idea of taking Beast Industries public one day, with the explicit goal of letting fans become owners of the company. That IPO talk is still speculative and no filing has been made, but the fact it is being discussed on the record underscores that MrBeast is now positioning himself less as a lone creator and more as the head of a future consumer entertainment conglomerate. TechCrunch also notes leaked figures, originally reported by Bloomberg, indicating that his Feastables chocolate line has already become more profitable than both his flagship YouTube channel and his Prime Video show Beast Games, a shift that suggests his long term biography may be defined as much by CPG and IP as by YouTube views.At the same time, Donaldson is trying to evolve his philanthropic brand. Fortune and an official announcement from the Rockefeller Foundation both confirm a new strategic partnership between Beast Philanthropy and the 112 year old foundation, aimed at combining his youth reach with their expertise in helping the worlds most vulnerable communities. The Rockefeller Foundation says the collaboration will include joint work in places like Ghana early next year, and Donaldson has been quoted saying he wants their guidance to avoid repeating philanthropy mistakes and to turn his massive, often spectacle driven giving into what he calls real lasting change. Framed biographically, this looks like the opening chapter in a shift from viral charity videos to institutional philanthropy with establishment partners.That Ghana focus also ties into a more public facing, participatory campaign. The 1 Billion Followers Summit has posted terms and conditions for a 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign run in collaboration with MrBeast, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and the Varkey Foundation. The campaign invites creators worldwide to post videos of acts of kindness with specific hashtags and, for ten selected winners, includes a fully paid trip to the summit and a journey with MrBeast to Ghana to help build a village and appear in his content. The documents make clear this is a formally structured initiative, with content licensing, code of conduct and legal waivers spelled out, which again speaks to how systematized the MrBeast operation has become.On the media side, MrBeast has also just appeared in a long form conversation titled MrBeast on Cracking the Attention Economy, alongside CEO Jeff Housenbold. In that discussion, promoted on YouTube, the pair lay out how they think about attention, business growth and the responsibilities that come with their influence. While not a headline making controversy, it is a notable public appearance because it continues to cement Donaldson as a leading voice on the future of entertainment, not just a practitioner inside it.Meanwhile, storm clouds remain in the background. TechCrunch points out that Beast Industries is still locked in litigation with Virtual Dining Concepts over the collapse of MrBeast Burger, and that lawsuits from contestants on the first season of Beast Games alleging mistreatment and a misogynistic culture are ongoing. In a recent DealBook appearance covered by TechCrunch, Donaldson spoke cautiously about those suits, essentially portraying them as an almost inevitable byproduct of running a 2000 person gameshow, rather than as evidence of systemic failure, a framing that will likely be revisited in any serious biography of his rise.There are, as always, countless unverified rumors swirling on social media about upcoming videos, new Feastables flavors, and a possible second large scale series order from Amazon, but at this stage those remain speculation without confirmation from MrBeast or major outlets.Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on MrBeast. To dive into more fast paced life stories like this one, search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Award-winning narrator Ron Butler joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to tell listeners about narrating Nicholas Boggs' stunning audiobook, BALDWIN, one of our picks for Best Biography & Memoir audiobooks of 2025. This comprehensive biography of James Baldwin—the first in over 30 years—is told through the lens of the great loves of his life, something that has never been explored before. Butler dives into what kind of research went into preparing for the narration, and what kind of tone and “music” he invited into performing the text.  Read AudioFile's review of the audiobook: Published by Macmillan Audio AudioFile's 2025 Best Biography & Memoir Audiobooks are: AWAKE written and read by Jen Hatmaker BALDWIN by Nicholas Boggs, read by Ron Butler BOAT BABY written and read by Vicky Nguyen MARK TWAIN by Ron Chernow, read by Jason Culp MEMORIAL DAYS written and read by Geraldine Brooks THE SPINACH KING by John Seabrook, read by Dion Graham Explore the full list of 2025 Best Audiobooks on our website . Support for our podcast comes from Dreamscape, an award-winning audiobook publisher with a catalog that includes authors L.J. Shen, Freida McFadden, and Katee Robert. Discover your next great listen at dreamscapepublishing.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Lacy—the iconic creator of PBS's American Masters and one of the most influential voices in biographical documentary filmmaking joins us. From her early roots in journalism to building a landmark series that reshaped cultural storytelling on public television, Lacy shares the real behind-the-scenes truth of what it took to launch American Masters, fight for ambitious filmmaking, and evolve from producer to director.Together, Christian and Susan dig into what makes a documentary last: deep research, emotional access, trust with subjects, and interviews that go beyond “good questions” to uncover the soul of a story. Lacy also reflects on being a woman leading at the highest levels of the industry, the power of mentorship, and how shifting economics—from the DVD era to today's streaming landscape—have changed development, financing, and distribution.If you care about documentary storytelling, PBS history, HBO documentaries, or how to direct intimate, character-driven films that preserve legacy and culture, this conversation is essential listening. No DocuView Déjà Vu Links: American Masters: American Masters (TV Series 1985– ) ⭐ 8.2 | Documentary, Biography, HistoryPentimento Productions: HOMESpielberg: Spielberg (TV Movie 2017) ⭐ 7.7 | Documentary, BiographyBilly Joel: And So It Goes: Billy Joel: And So It Goes (TV Mini Series 2025) ⭐ 8.6 | Documentary, Biography, MusicEpisode 256 | HBO Max "Billy Joel And So It Goes" Interview with Executive Producer, Steve Cohen - Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1v6X33Wu3IPCczl0uL4SvN?si=cc53ba405c254126 Episode 264 | Billy Joel: Telling the Story Behind the Musician (with Jessica Levin): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GRU4wDlnYa9cmXBAo3eKz?si=1d721c5270ed4a37 Time Codes00:00 — Welcome + Susan Lacy Intro05:38 — Journalism roots and learning the value of truth08:55 — Breaking into PBS (Channel 13) and the art of public television12:06 — Launching a cultural institution: American Masters in 198622:08 — HBO era + Directing Debut32:16 — Billy Joel: And So It Goes Documentary43:00 — Interview + Story Tips57:12 — Final thoughts, American history Sponsor: Virgil Films http://www.virgilfilms.com/Support us by buying merch or watching our films:

Renaissance Man Thomas Harriot was noted for many things - devising the theory of refraction, creating mathematical symbols including ‘greater than' and ‘lesser than', and being the first person to draw the Moon through a telescope. But the contribution for which he's most remembered is bringing back the potato to Britain - an event commonly credited to 3rd December, 1586. On first spotting the vegetable on Roanoke Island, he wrote: ‘They are a kind of roots of round form, some of the bigness of walnuts, some far greater, which are found in moist & marish grounds growing many together one by another in ropes, or as though they were fastened with a string. Being boiled or sodden they are very good meate.' In this episode, Arion, Olly and Rebecca ask what a ‘versifier' is; come up with a new name for Accountancy; and discover the bizarre means by which Antoine-Augustin Parmentier popularised spuds in France… Further Reading: • ‘The history of the potato: The humble vegetable that changed the world' (Sky HISTORY): https://www.history.co.uk/articles/the-history-of-the-potato-the-humble-vegetable-that-changed-the-world • ‘Thomas Harriot (1560 - 1621) - Biography' (MacTutor History of Mathematics, St Andrews University): https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Harriot/ • ‘History through the eyes of the potato' (Leo Bear-McGuinness, TEDx 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xROmDsULcLE This episode first aired in 2021 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

For an hour or so, with the sun starting to make it's way to the basement to sleep, we drove in relative silence. Zoey's mood seemed to darken with the sky. Or that's the way it felt. I asked if there was anything wrong, she said, "Nothin' worth talkin' 'bout".And that's how it was for a while. A blue Sunday, Down the interstate. Blue, with shades of grey, and orange as the light began to fade. After a while, she turned to me and with a serious expression and asked me “You ever found it funny Jack,how a crowd gathers around anyone living life without a net?” Then she let go of the steering wheel and closed her eyes. That was the day I met Zoey. There's a lot more to tell, but I'll save that for another time.Song and links mentioned in the episode:Song : https://youtu.be/jUUpkMNU3_4 Jake Thistle live stream : https://youtu.be/pTIWCDHC1BY?t=313 Follow me on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyprojectBluesky: https://twitter.com/TomPettyProjectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetompettyprojectBoneless Podcast Network : https://boneless-catalogue-player.lovable.appThe theme song is provided by my very best friend Randy Woods. Check him out at https://www.randywoodsband.comThe Tom Petty Project is not affiliated with the Tom Petty estate in any way and when you're looking for Tom's music, please visit the official YouTube channel first and go to tompetty.com for official merchandise.A last very special thanks to Paul Zollo. Without his book, "Conversations with Tom Petty", this podcast wouldn't be nearly as much fun to research. And further thanks to Warren Zanes for his outstanding book "Petty, the Biography".Producer: Kevin BrownExecutive Producer: Paul RobertsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-tom-petty-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A suspected serial killer puts an innocent man behind bars, and terrorizes Italy as police cannot stop the attacks.  Is the Monster of Venice more than one person?Thank you Time Magazine, People, Biography, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Cinemaholic, The Deep Dark and Scary and Absolute Crime YouTube channels, Netflix and Wikipedia for information contributing to today's story.Written by Frederick Crook - check out our other collaboration WRAITHWORKS - Wraithworks at Amazon https://www.amzn.com/dp/B07HXNCW4L (audiobook narrated by John Lordan) Also avaible on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OFXb8LDo you have any comments, or a case you'd like to suggest? You'll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation.  It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed.  Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2025

4/8 Persecution and Survival: The Composer Wang Xilin's Memory — Tanya Branigan — The biography of composer Wang Xilin, a zealous Communist Party member and peasant-background intellectual, illustrates the regime's betrayal of its devoted followers. Wang endured systematic persecution including multiple struggle sessions, during which he anticipated execution. Branigan documents that remembering this trauma remains acutely painful; Wangcompared his suffering to Holocaust experiences at Auschwitz. Wang demonstrates extreme anger when questioned about controversial gaps in his compositional legacy, reflecting the profound depth of his unresolved psychological trauma. 1967