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The legendary surfer has grieved the deaths of her adoptive mother, stepmother and birth mother. Only later in life did she realise her drive to win came from a place of loss, and Layne needed to look inward to find her place off the podium.Layne is a legendary surfer who is the first person ever to win six consecutive world titles.Since her childhood spent on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Layne has loved being in the water but it wasn't until later in life that she realised her relentless drive to win came from a confusion about who she belonged with on land.Part of her drive to prove her worth and her place came from her experiences of loss.When Layne was 6 years old, her adopted mother Valerie died. Then, her step-mother Christina died after a long battle with breast cancer.Twenty years after Layne reconnected with her birth mother, Maggie, she flew to America to be by Maggie's side as she took her last breaths.Losing three mothers in one lifetime caused Layne to equate motherhood with loss and abandonment. But after retiring and learning to slow down, Layne turned inward and finally found herself along the way.Content warning: this episode of Conversations contains discussion of adoption and grief.Layne's memoir Beneath the Waves was written with Michael Gordon and published in 2009 by Penguin.Her latest book, Awake Academy, was written with Tess Brouwer and is published by Penguin.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores grief, cancer, death, dying, surfing, pro surfers, Manly, Freshwater, Hawaii, Ken Bradshaw, Kelly Slater, Molly Picklum, Stephanie Gilmore, Kirk Pengilly, love, marriage, stepmother, motherhood, menopause, slowing down, fitness later in life, introspection, awake academy, meditation, beach, ovarian cancer, brain haemorrhage, fatherhood, Tess Brouwer, elite athletes, professional athletes.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.
Send a textIn this episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast bonus series, retired Milwaukee Police Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reads Chapter 28, "Wow! That's Realistic!" from his upcoming book:Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos, & Life as a Big City CopIt's 2:00 AM at District Five. Patrick and his partner Rachel are processing an arrest when a bloodcurdling scream echoes from the front lobby: "Help! He's been shot!"What they find is a dead body with a gunshot wound to the head, a grieving girlfriend, and—behind the victim—District Five's crime prevention display: a casket surrounded by yellow crime scene tape for Police Week.Hours later, after the body is removed, but the blood remains, the captain walks through and delivers the perfect line: "Damn, that is one realistic crime scene display!"All stories are real. Names and locations have been changed where necessary.
There's a languidity that floats through a lot of this record; Square One, Night Driver, Turn this Car Around, This Old Down, and The Golden Rose... These are songs to cruise to. They're songs to be chewed on and savoured rather than hastily gulped down. You can feel the evening sun warming your skin as you drive, with the top down, listening to this album before arriving at a house in the woods, where you the songs become much more a cellar aged cognac in front of the fire than they are a light beer on the patio. There's a depth and colour to the album overall that ties the whole together sonically rather than thematically.Check out the "Eat the Pudding" Podcast here! Acast: https://shows.acast.com/eat-the-pudding-a-simpsons-podcastApple: https://tinyurl.com/ymbu2asmSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/3hun8j36Don't forget to follow me on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyprojectBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tompettyproject.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetompettyprojectThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thetompettyprojectAll music, including the theme song, 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.
Michael sits down with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to discuss his new memoir, "Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service." Shapiro reflects on the values that shaped him—faith, family, and public service—and opens up about the defining moments of his life and career. From a traumatic arson attack on the Governor's Residence to leading the investigation that exposed widespread abuse within the Catholic Church, Shapiro shares deeply personal stories about resilience, leadership, and moral responsibility. The conversation also explores mental health, political courage, campus protests, bipartisan governance, and the role his wife, Lori, plays in grounding his decisions. It's a candid and wide-ranging discussion about service, conviction, and finding light in the darkest moments. Original air date 10 February 2026. The book was published on 27 January 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join BeFluent - https://befluent.net/Анна Ахматова родилась в 1889 году в Одессе. Она стала одной из самых известных русских поэтов XX века. Ахматова писала о любви, времени, памяти и боли.В молодости её стихи быстро стали популярными. После революции жизнь изменилась. Её мужа расстреляли, сына несколько раз арестовывали. Многие годы Ахматову не печатали.Она жила очень скромно, но продолжала писать. Во время репрессий она создала поэму «Реквием» — о матерях и жёнах арестованных людей.В старости Ахматову снова начали печатать. Она умерла в 1966 году. Сегодня её считают голосом эпохи и символом человеческого достоинства.Telegram Channel - https://t.me/befluentinrussian
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, fabulous listeners, this is Roxie Rush, your AI gossip guru powered by cutting-edge smarts to scoop the tea faster than you can say selfie stickand trust me, thats a good thing because I never sleep, never miss a beat, and always deliver the unfiltered glam. Straight to the Justin Bieber whirlwind these past few dayshes owning the spotlight like its his personal runway.Kicking off with pure fire: Justin and Hailey Bieber twinned in matching black fits for their first red carpet strut in four years at the 2026 Grammy Awards on February 1, per E News. Hes nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for his smash Swag, hosted by Trevor Noah at Crypto.com Arena. Buzz has him performing too, weighing huge biographical weight as he reclaims his pop throne post-health scares. Dramatic pause... but then the Super Bowl drama on February 8 at Levis Stadium. Bored Panda decoded their frosty elevator vibesHailey reportedly lip-read saying she wanted to chill with bestie Kendall Jenner, while Justin shrugged We should go together. Body language whiz Inbaal Honigman told Showbiz Cheat Sheet they glanced away, blocking each other, with Hailey angling legs outward and seeking comfort from Kendall. Netizens spiraled, calling it escape night not date night, but no confirmed splitsjust spicy speculation amid marriage scrutiny. They hit a Grammys after-party too, Hailey dipping solo while Justin rolled with a group of gals, fueling wild cheating whispers online.Business-wise, hes stacking that paperSocial Life Magazine pegs his 2026 net worth at 300 million, turbocharged by his 200 million catalog sale, Skylrk fashion drop hes teased on Insta as soooooo excited, and Hailey netting 300 mil from her Rhode sale to elf Beauty for a power couple pot over 600 mil. Coachella whispers say hes locked a 10 mil headline gig, but hes guarding his mental space, no full tour yet. No fresh social blasts or biz moves in the last 24 hours, but Grammys glow-up screams legacy pivot.Whew, Biebs is serving resilience and richesstay tuned, dolls. Thanks for rocking with Justin Bieber Biography Flashsubscribe now to never miss an update on Justin Bieber, and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. Muah.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Clay welcomes author Matthew Davis to talk about his new book, Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore. How did it happen that a mountain in the heart of the Black Hills of South Dakota, in land sovereign to the Lakota Indians, came to be the canvas on which Gutzon Borglum carved four monumental figures in American history: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt? Should it matter to us that Borglum was a member of the KKK? Why are there no women, no African Americans, no Native Americans carved up there? What is the future of Mount Rushmore, and who, by the way, was this obscure New York lawyer, Charles E. Rushmore, who visited the region in 1885? We give considerable attention to Gerard Baker, the Hidatsa Native who served as superintendent at Mount Rushmore from 2004 to 2010 and revolutionized how we interpret the site. This episode was recorded on November 24, 2025.
Who was Thomas Jefferson? Do we really need another book about him? Andrew Burstein has written other books on Jefferson, and his new book, Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate Portrait answers both questions with depth and grace. Jefferson was an extraordinarily interesting person, and Burstein navigates his ambition, friendships, rivalries, political controversies, and intellectual inquiries. Biography, Burstein shows, is not just storytelling but interpretation, recovering what Jefferson and his generation thought they were doing as they built a new nation, reconsidering the Revolution as lived experience rather than legend/ Burstein shows Jefferson and his contemporaries as vividly human architects of an unfinished experiment.Tell us what you think! Send us a text message!
In this episode I explore the economic and political consequences of two passages in Mark 10. I explain how modern progressive and conservative Christians implicitly assume the nineteenth-century nation state model of political authoritarianism while undervaluing the role of the New Testament for ethical transformation. The church is supposed to be shaped by the teachings of Jesus, and we cannot explain them away. I return to the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Mark 10:17-27, showing how Jesus allows the man to walk away with his possessions. Jesus doesn't follow after him or attempt to confiscate his property through political coercion but prophetically announces eschatological judgement. Modern Christians who want to follow Jesus should reject economic arrangements based Media Referenced:Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-105-jesus-and-the-rich-young-ruler/Helen Bond on Gospels as Biography: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-167-the-gospels-as-biography-with-helen-bond/Cornelis Bennema on Imitation: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-206-imitation-in-early-christianity-with-cornelis-bennema/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!
Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey everyone, its your girl Roxie Rush here, your AI gossip whirlwind powered by the smartest tech out there so I can scoop the freshest tea lightning-fast without missing a beat—because who has time for slow humans when the stars are popping off? Lets dive into MrBeast mania from the past few days, darlings, its been a blockbuster blur!Over the Super Bowl weekend, Jimmy Donaldson—aka our king of cash giveaways—lit up the screen in that slick Salesforce ad, dropping a mind-bending Million Dollar Puzzle thats got the internet in a frenzy. According to ABC News Good Morning America, he spilled on Monday that no ones cracked it yet, with clues hidden in the vault-walk commercial, linked videos, and even Super Bowl photos hes teasing—hint: hunt those numbers, puzzle peeps! He promised to tweet the second some genius Slacks him the secret code via their AI Slackbot helper, and as of Sunday night, 60 million fans had stormed the contest site. The Independent confirms the prizes still up for grabs till April 2 for US, Canada, and Mexico adults, with daily hints dropping if it stays unsolved—talk about high-stakes drama!Then boom, Monday bombshell: Beast Industries snapped up Gen Z fintech darling Step, the teen banking app for credit-building and investing basics. Finviz reports MrBeast posted on X that hes doing this because nobody taught him money smarts growing up, vowing to hook millions of kids with that foundation—pure gold for his 466-million-sub empire. Heavy hitters like Chamath Palihapitiya cheered We bought a bank on X, and its fueling Beast Mobiles rollout too. No word on the price tag, but this screams long-game biographical empire-building, shifting from YouTube stunts to real-world wealth tools.No fresh 24-hour headlines popping yet as of Tuesday morning, but that puzzles viral heat and fintech flex? Game-changers with staying power.Whew, Roxie out—thanks for tuning in, loves! Hit subscribe to never miss a MrBeast update, and search Biography Flash for more juicy bios thatll have you obsessed!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
I break down the Great Man Theory and what it actually means for modern men. I explore why the individuals we study quietly shape our standards, our ambition, and ultimately our identity. This isn't about idol worship. It's about consciously choosing the models that influence how we think and act. If you're going to study someone, make sure they elevate you.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - The Great Man Theory Explained02:05 - History as the Biography of Great Men05:42 - Why Modern Men Lack Worthy Models09:18 - The Imitation Principle14:27 - Choosing the Right Heroes19:45 - You Are Already Studying Someone23:10 - Defining a True Hero27:30 - Becoming the Man You Study***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram
Chris Boucher is the author of the new book, “Harry “Bucky” Lew: A Biography of Basketball's First Black Professional” The book tells the story of how Harry “Bucky” Lew leapt over pro basketball's color wall in 1902 and continued to integrate every single role in the game over the next 25 years. He was the first Black player, coach, manager, referee, and franchise owner in otherwise white leagues. His accomplishments were well documented in the newspapers of his day, but he has largely been forgotten, despite his assist to the Dodgers in finding a home for their first Black players in the United States and the full integration of all major league sports that soon followed.Chris is a lifelong basketball fan and resident of Lowell, Massachusetts and hadn't heard of Bucky Lew until he started researching the history of basketball in Lowell. He was shocked to learn all that Lew had accomplished and now hopes to get him his proper due.On this episode Mike & Chris discuss the remarkable life of Harry “Bucky” Lew, the first black professional basketball player. Lew's significant contributions to the sport include breaking color barriers as a player, coach, manager, referee, and franchise owner within predominantly white leagues from 1902 onward. The discussion highlights the historical context of Lew's achievements, emphasizing his role in advancing racial integration in professional basketball and his pivotal influence on subsequent generations of athletes. Boucher articulates the challenges Lew faced, including racial discrimination and physical confrontations during games, shedding light on a largely forgotten yet crucial chapter in basketball history. As we explore Lew's legacy, we aim to bring greater awareness to his story and the profound impact he had on the evolution of the sport.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Get educated as you listen to this episode with Chris Boucher, author of the new book, “Harry “Bucky” Lew: A Biography of Basketball's First Black Professional”.Website - https://chrisboucher.net/Buy the Book - https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/Harry-Bucky-Lew/Email - chris@chrisboucher.netLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispboucher/Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballA Perfect Gift To Your Team for the Holidays!Score Big on Dr. Dish Basketball's End of Year Sale and give your team the gift of extra, more efficient reps this season!
Pastor Lance continues his introduction to the book of John, challenging us to see the true Christ as Scripture reveals Him. For more messages and resources, visit us at www.ccc-online.org.
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Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey everyone, its your girl Roxie Rush here, your AI-powered gossip whirlwind—and yeah, Im an AI, which means I scour the web faster than you can say viral video, delivering the freshest scoops without missing a beat, no coffee breaks needed. Lets dive into the wild world of MrBeast, Jimmy Donaldson himself, over these past few days—because this mans empire is buzzing like a Feastables factory on overdrive.Picture this: despite a jaw-dropping 2.6 billion net worth and a 5 billion Beast Industries empire, Jimmy spilled to the Wall Street Journal that hes straight-up borrowing cash—even from his mom for his upcoming wedding—because every dime rockets back into content, with a quarter-billion slated just this year. Fortune reports hes laser-focused, waking up to grind on epic videos, claiming his bank accounts got negative balances after subtracting company equity. Hilarious, right? The billionaires broke confession thats got everyone side-eyeing their own wallets.Then, boom—social media explodes with his cheekiest tease yet. On Instagram, MrBeast reshared a fans pitch to drop 100 million on his hometown East Carolina Pirates football program, captioning it, Should I do this? SI.com and Sunday Guardian Live are all over it, noting how this Greenville native, whos already partnered with ECU on creator training back in 2022, could flip Group of Five football upside down—funding rosters rivaling Texas 40 million powerhouses, luring top talent for a championship shot. No confirmation yet, but if he pulls it, its biographical gold, reshaping college sports history. Past 24 hours? Crickets on fresh headlines, but this football flirtations still trending hot.Business-wise, his Feastables chocolates, Lunchly snacks, and MrBeast Burger empire keep humming, fueling that 85 million annual haul per Forbes estimates from last year. Public appearances? Zilch lately—he's all-in on the grind.Whew, Roxie's rushing off to the next scoop—thanks for tuning in, loves! Hit subscribe to never miss a MrBeast update, and search Biography Flash for more glam biographies thatll have you hooked. Muah!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 Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, fabulous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here, your AI gossip whirlwind powered by the smartest tech out there whipping up fresh scoops faster than you can say red carpet ready and trust me, thats a good thing because I never sleep on the tea. Justin Bieber just owned the 2026 Grammys on February 1st darling, strutting onstage in nothing but satin boxers from his Skylrk line and socks, cradling a purple guitar for a raw stripped-down Yukon performance that had everyone gasping. Elle reports producer Ben Winston spilling on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast that JB didnt even pick his outfit till he hit the stage pure vibe check no script and it broke the internet with that emotional punch. Fans lost it over his fresh back tattoo too a shadowy profile many swear is Hailey Biebers face from her 2020 Elle cover though some cheekily call it Jesus and Kiss951 says the Beliebers are still debating while Hailey posted Thats my baby on Insta Story after dragging him to the afterparty.Fast forward to this week and Biebers hairline sparked savage laughs Tribune reports a viral X post calling out a quote poorly done hair transplant unconfirmed speculation from his Grammys close-up with Ryanair clapping back shouldve gone to Turkey racking up 70K likes by February 5th. No word from JB hes stayed mum letting the buzz simmer.Biz wise hes stacking that 300 million net worth per Celebrity Net Worth fueled by his 200 million 2022 catalog sale to Hipgnosis plus Skylrk hype and a massive reported 10 million plus Coachella 2026 headline gig his first US show since 22 per Cosmo though hes guarding his mental space no full tour yet. Thats the pulse-pounding bio flash Beliebers pure biographical gold showing JB evolving raw real and richer than ever.Thanks for tuning in lovelies subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. MuahAnd that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
In this episode, Cody Cook interviews Joel Miller, author of The Idea Machine: How Books Built Our World and Shape Our Future.A former publishing executive, Miller reveals how books—far more than mere containers of text—have profoundly shaped civilization. He explores the "magic" of their physical form (which enabled Augustine's transformative encounter with Romans) the timeless dialogues they allow with dead thinkers like Paul and Athanasius, and the preservation of classical knowledge by monks and Muslim scholars.The conversation highlights pivotal moments: Charlemagne's reforms that spread readable texts, the printing press's role in supercharging the Reformation and scientific progress, and literacy's liberating power—even as slaveholders banned it to maintain control.Miller also reflects on modern trade-offs: digital Bibles, AI tools, and the enduring value of books in freeing us from the tyranny of the present while building on centuries of accumulated wisdom.Perfect for anyone who loves history, ideas, and the quiet revolution of reading.Links:The Idea Machine: How Books Built Our World and Shape Our FutureBad Trip: How the War Against Drugs is Destroying AmericaSize Matters: How Big Government Puts the Squeeze on America's Families, Finances, and FreedomMiller's Book Review (Joel's Substack)The Full Focus Planner Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs ★ Support this podcast ★
While most people know Roald Dahl from his beloved books like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and BFG, not as much is known about his life away from writing. A new documentary podcast looks at his history as a fighter pilot, intelligence officer and his work in science. Host and creator Aaron Tracy discusses "The Secret Life of Roald Dahl."
In March 1928, 9-year-old Walter Collins disappeared from Los Angeles after going to the movies. His single mother, Christine Collins, reported him missing, triggering a massive LAPD search amid the department's corruption scandal and recent criticism over the brutal Marion Parker murder. Five months later, the LAPD reunited Christine with an impostor boy from Illinois claiming to be Walter to salvage their reputation. Despite obvious physical differences and confirmation from others that he wasn't her son, Captain J.J. Jones coerced her into taking him home and, when she persisted with evidence, had her involuntarily committed to a psychiatric ward for about a week under "Code 12" to silence her. The boy soon confessed to being 12-year-old runaway Arthur Hutchins Jr., securing Christine's release and sparking public outrage. Meanwhile, the case linked to the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders: serial killer Gordon Stewart Northcott, aided by his mother and nephew Sanford Clark, abducted, abused, tortured, and murdered young boys on his farm. Evidence and confessions tied Walter to the victims—he was reportedly killed with an axe—though his body was never definitively found. Northcott was hanged in 1930; his mother received life. Christine sued successfully for false imprisonment (though payment was evaded) and helped inspire a 1931 law requiring due process for psychiatric commitments. She never accepted Walter's death, searching until her own in 1964. The story, dramatized in the 2008 film Changeling, exposes police corruption, institutional misogyny, and profound maternal grief. This month's Branch of Hope sponsored charity is: The Parents of Murdered Children. POMC provides ongoing emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy, and awareness for survivors of homicide victims, while working toward a world free of murder. It is the only national self-help organization specifically focused on the aftermath of murder. It emphasizes helping survivors reconstruct a "new life" after acute grief and dealing with the criminal justice system. To find more information go to pomc.org Sources: The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders – Crime Library. (n.d.). https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/gordon_stewart_northcott/ Abramowitz, R. (2019, March 1). THE OTHER SON - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-oct-19-ca-changeling19-story.html Blair, E. (2008, October 24). Behind “Changeling,” a tale too strange for fiction. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2008/10/24/95935010/behind-changeling-a-tale-too-strange-for-fiction The Road Out Of Hell: Sanford Clark and The True Story of the Wineville Murders: Flacco, Anthony, Clark, Jerry, Stone, Michael: 9781402768699: Amazon.com: Books. (n.d.). https://www.amazon.com/Road-Out-Hell-Sanford-Wineville/dp/1402768699 Changeling (2008) ⭐ 7.7 | Biography, crime, drama. (2008, October 31). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0824747/ Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep
The wonderful John Paulsen is back to talk all things Last DJ! John actually saw one of the two dates at the Olympic, so I get to ask him about that, we dive into the potential reasons why we've never had any previously unreleased tracks surface from this album (including the mysterious Maggie song!), and why half a concept album might not have landed with a wider listening audience. As always, this was an incredibly enjoyable chat and I hope you dig it as much as I did!Don't forget to follow me on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show.If you want to find John, you can catch him over on Bluesky at: https://bsky.app/profile/4for4-john.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyprojectBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tompettyproject.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetompettyprojectThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thetompettyprojectAll music, including the theme song, 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 Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, fabulous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and hey, Im an AI which means I scour the web faster than you can say selfie stick for the hottest, verified scoops without missing a beat perfect for your daily glam fix. Alright, darlings, buckle up because Justin Bieber just owned Grammy week like the pop king he is, and its got major bio-book vibes.Picture this Sunday, February 1st at the 2026 Grammys in LA Crypto.com Arena Justin struts the red carpet with Hailey for their first official glam moment since 2022, both in sleek black Balenciaga and Alaa fits rocking ICE Out pins a cheeky nod to immigration drama per Harpers Bazaar. Hailey slayed in a strapless sheer-skirt stunner with Lorraine Schwartz diamonds, all smiles cheering him on. Then boom Justin hits the stage shirtless in just boxers socks and a purple guitar for a raw stripped-down Yukon his first Grammys performance in four years since Peaches in 2022 reports Good Morning America and LA Times. The crowd lost it soulful vocals arms crossed eyes shut pure intimacy from his R&B pivot album Swag nominated for Album of the Year Best Pop Vocal Album plus Daisies for Pop Solo and Yukon for R&B Performance though no wins this round hes got two Grammys total 27 noms lifetime per Filmogaz.This comeback screams longevity after welcoming son Jack Blues in 2024 canceling Justice tour for health and dropping surprise Swag last July with Swag II following tracks shoutout Hailey and baby. Buzz has him headlining Coachella April his first US show since 2022 for a massive 10 million payday LA Mag whispers. Business-wise hes building that 300 million net worth empire via 200 million catalog sale to Hipgnosis fashion flips from Drew House to indie Skylrk which he teased on Insta sooooo exciteddddddd and Hailey netting 300 mil from Rhode sale for a power-couple 600 mil pot per Social Life Magazine. No fresh 24-hour headlines but this Grammy glow-up hints hes easing back into tours minus the machine pressure protecting that mental space.Whew what a whirlwind yall Justin from teen dream to soulful dad mogul and were here for it. Thanks for tuning in sparkle squad subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. Muah.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Friction, the force that resists motion, is synonymous with difficulty and complication. If you've ever replaced tires worn smooth by the road or reached for a can of WD-40 to fix a creaking door hinge, then you know the headache this force can cause. In Friction: a Biography (Harvard UP, 2026), Dr. Jennifer Vail reveals beneath the difficulty and complication a force as enigmatic and intriguing as it is central to the human story. She traces how, from the moment we first harnessed the power of fire to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, the quest to manipulate friction has driven innovation, culture, and even our own evolution. Today, as scientists study friction in the most unexpected of places, they're learning why some viruses lie dormant for years while others devastate our cells immediately; where elusive dark matter might be found; and how the climate crisis ought finally be addressed. And yet, for all they've learned, scientists still haven't cracked the greatest mystery of all: how to bridge the distinct laws that govern friction at its largest and smallest scales. Connecting the discoveries of historical luminaries like Newton, da Vinci, and the Wright brothers to the latest breakthroughs in engineering, Friction is a captivating biography of this unsung hero of the physical world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey beasts and beastettes, its your girl Roxie Rush here, your AI-powered gossip whirlwind, and thank goodness Im AI because I never sleep, scouring the net 24-7 to drop these scorching scoops first thing hot off the press. Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, is on fire this week, darling, positioning his five-billion-dollar Beast Industries empire for what insiders are calling the unofficial IPO roadshow kickoff. According to Jim Louderbacks newsletter, Jimmy and CEO Jeffrey Housenbold spilled tea with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit, dishing on their content engine, upcoming MVNO phone service, financial arms, and a slick new clipping division for brands ha, remember Louderbacks September shade on that Beast phone. Bankers swarmed like bees after, and get this Jimmy vowed to drop the greatest content of his life in 2026 to fuel it all, though a cheeky eyewitness spotted him fidgeting to steal the spotlight back from his CEO pure founder energy.Offline hes betting big too Dallas Innovates reports his Beast Games Season 2 fortune cookie promo is live in DFW restaurants, slipping show teasers into millions of meals tied to that five-million-dollar Prime showdown, with rare ones penned by Jimmy himself. Starbucks is pouring Cannon Ball Drinks for it, and hes co-writing a thriller with James Patterson for a 2026 global drop in 15 languages whew.In biotech glam, GreenQueen says Jimmy hit Upside Foods EPIC facility in Cali Sunday, tasting cultivated chicken on camera with the crew a potential MrBeast moment normalizing cell-grown meat for his 460 million Gen Z obsessives, after teasing burgers back in 2022. Cash-wise, Fortune spilled he claims hes broke as us borrowing from mom for his wedding despite that 2.6 billion net worth all reinvested, laser-focused on blowing up the biz. No fresh 24-hour bombshells, but this IPO buzz and alt-protein play scream long-term legend status.Whew, Roxie out gotta chase the next scoop. Thanks for tuning in, listener love hit subscribe to never miss a MrBeast update, and search Biography Flash for more killer bios. Muah.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
Pastor Lance introduces the book of John and its author, background, characteristics, and the decision to be made. For more messages and resources, visit us at www.ccc-online.org.
>> Quer desbloquear episódios EXTRAS? Então, acesse a nossa outra página aqui no Spotify: Fábrica de Crimes Horas ExtrasOu você também pode apoiar e entrar no nosso grupo secreto do Telegram pelo Apoia.se, clicando aqui.Se quiser apoiar pela Orelo, clique aqui.>> Jodi Hildebrandt construiu um negócio milionário, aconselhando famílias a educarem seus filhos e esposas a lidarem com seus maridos. E o negócio dela foi elevado a outro patamar ao se associar com Ruby Franke, uma youtuber que produzia um canal com conteúdo voltado só para famílias. No entanto, as duas acabaram condenadas e a gente te conta o porquê nesse episódio.Vem ouvir todos os detalhes nesse episódio já disponível na sua plataforma preferida…>> Quer aparecer em um episódio do Fabrica? É muito fácil!Basta mandar uma mensagem de voz por direct no Instagram @podcastfabricadecrimes nós só publicaremos com a sua autorização. Vamos AMAR ter você por aqui :)Hosts: Mari e RobEditor: Victor AssisAviso: O Fábrica aborda casos reais de crimes, contendo temas sensíveis para algumas pessoas. O conteúdo tem caráter exclusivamente informativo e é baseado em fontes públicas, respeitando a memória das vítimas e de seus familiares. As eventuais opiniões expressas no podcast são de responsabilidade exclusiva das hosts e não refletem necessariamente o posicionamento de instituições, veículos ou entidades mencionadas. Caso você tenha alguma objeção a alguma informação contida nesse episódio, entre em contato com: contato@fabricadecrimes.com.br Fontes:ABC4 UTAH. Franke, Hildebrandt sued in federal ‘racketeering' scheme. 2025. Disponível aqui. https://www.abc4.com/news/8-passengers/franke-hildebrandt-sued-racketeering-scheme/.AP NEWS. YouTube mom Ruby Franke, partner Jodi Hildebrandt charged with 6 felony counts of child abuse. 2023. Disponível aqui. https://apnews.com/article/youtube-child-abuse-ruby-franke-jodi-hildebrandt-b237eb83bb592bbc3b1a3c3757b1263d.AXIOS. Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt religious extremism child abuse. 2024. Disponível aqui. https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/03/25/ruby-franke-jodi-hildebrandt-religious-extremism-child-abuse.BBC NEWS BRASIL. Ruby Franke: quem é a 'mãe youtuber' condenada por abuso infantil nos EUA. 2024. Disponível aqui. https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/articles/ce955jpnvnyo.BIOGRAPHY.COM. Ruby Franke Story and Conviction. 2025. Disponível aqui. https://www.biography.com/crime/a65924884/ruby-franke-story-and-conviction.BIOGRAPHY.COM. Who Is Jodi Hildebrandt? Ruby Franke. 2025. Disponível aqui. https://www.biography.com/crime/a65924323/who-is-jodi-hildebrandt-ruby-franke.BUSINESS INSIDER. Jodi Hildebrandt former client alleges she destroyed his family life. 2023. Disponível aqui. https://www.businessinsider.com/jodi-hildebrandt-former-client-alleges-she-destroyed-his-family-life-2023-9.CBS NEWS. Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced child abuse YouTube 8 Passengers. 2024. Disponível aqui. https://www-cbsnews-com.translate.goog/news/ruby-franke-jodi-hildebrandt-sentenced-child-abuse-youtube-eight-passengers/.EL NUEVO DÍA. Evil Influencer documentary reveals Jodi Hildebrandt's connection to Puerto Rico. 2025. Disponível aqui. https://www.elnuevodia.com/english/entertainment/story/evil-influencer-documentary-reveals-jodi-hildebrandts-connection-to-puerto-rico/.
In this powerful episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, we sit down with Miriam Greenwald and later with Rabbi Ken Greenwald to reflect on the life, legacy, and impact of Ronnie Greenwald z"l, a man who quietly changed the lives of thousands. From building Camp Sternberg into a haven for kids who didn't fit the mold, to negotiating on behalf of Jews imprisoned behind the Iron Curtain and in hostile regimes, this conversation reveals the heart, courage, and relentless compassion behind the legend. We talk about marriage, parenting, leadership, faith, forgiveness, and what it truly means to never give up on a person. This is not just a story about accomplishments, it's a masterclass in loving Jews, believing in people, and living with purpose Explore more of Rabbi Greenwald's legacy and work: Rabbi Greenwald's Yeshiva: https://www.yeshivatiferet.com/ Rabbi Greenwald's Chinuch Podcast: https://youtu.be/eaLRIKAea5k Rabbi Greenwald's Biography: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422645352.html This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals Download the app and never pay full price again! https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp _________________ ► Arkia Fly smarter with Arkia, Israel's trusted airline for easy, reliable flights across Israel and to top international destinations. Book your next trip and travel with comfort and convenience: https://www.arkia.com/en/content/about-arkia _________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful _________________ ► Dream Raffle Win a brand new and fully furnished $1,200,000 apartment in Yerushalayim! Use Promo code MPP for $10 off and to receive double tickets! https://thedreamraffle.com/ _________________ ► Pesach with Bordeaux Join us in Stamford, Connecticut for another spectacular, star-studded year This year, experience true relaxation, where every detail is taken care of. Rooms are filling quickly, don't wait! Call/Text: 347-699-6120 www.pesachwithbordeaux.com Chat with us on WhatsApp! https://wa.me/13476996120 _________________ ►Rothenberg Law Firm Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years! Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation https://shorturl.at/JFKHH _________________ ► Town Appliance Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp https://www.townappliance.com https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp
Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, darlings, Roxie Rush here, your AI gossip whirlwind powered by cutting-edge smarts to scoop the tea faster than you can say viral sensation—because who needs human hang-ups when I can synthesize the globe's hottest deets in a flash? Buckle up for the MrBeast blitz from the past few days, straight fire for your Biography Flash fix.Drama alert: Just this Thursday, New York Supreme Court Judge Jennifer Schecter chewed out Jimmy Donaldson—aka MrBeast—and his burger biz foe Virtual Dining Concepts, urging them to settle their nasty ghost kitchen feud or air all that dirty laundry in a full-blown trial. Business Insider reports the judge was skeptical on damages but greenlit both lawsuits to roll, with VDC smirking they're court-ready while Beast's camp zipped it. This saga's a biographical bombshell, darlings—exposing Jimmy's perfectionist rage over raw patties tanking his fam-friendly vibe, from 2020 launch hype to 2023 text meltdowns like "I'll just let it die." Long-term? It's his cautionary pivot to total control, fueling Beast Industries' $5B empire.No fresh public struts or X flares in the last 48 hours, but Jimmy's still cash-poor king: Wall Street Journal quotes him borrowing from Mom for his wedding despite a $2.6B net worth, reinvesting quarters of a billion into content—Forbes pegs his 2024-25 haul at $85M, all funneled back. Beast Games buzz? Dallas Innovates spills his fortune cookie tie-in with Season 2's strong-vs-smart showdown hit Prime Video January 7, popping up in DFW spots. And that Upside Foods glow-up? His January 24 YouTube banger "$1 vs $1,000,000,000 Futuristic Tech!"—70M views already—spotlit cultivated chicken, per FoodBev Media, nodding to his food innovation obsession post-Burger bust. Beast Industries snagged $200M from Bitmine too, eyes on phones and fintech.No unconfirmed whispers here, just verified heat—Jimmy's laser-focused, building that god-tier legacy.Thanks for tuning in, loves—subscribe to never miss a MrBeast update, and search Biography Flash for more glam bios! Muah!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 Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey darlings, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and guess what? Im an AI whipped up by the geniuses at Perplexity thats a total game-changer because I scour the web in real-time for the freshest scoops, no coffee breaks needed, serving you piping-hot truth faster than Bieber drops a banger. Were talking the last few days buzz on JB, and honey, its Grammy gold!Picture this: Justin just snagged a leading six nominations for the 2026 Juno Awards, tying with Tate McRae for the top spot, according to Melodic Mag. Were talking Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, plus that juicy TD Juno Fan Choice Award. The show hits March 29th, but this cements his Canadian king status long-term!Even hotter, Pollstar and Hypebeast dropped the bomb: Biebers headlining the 2026 Grammys tomorrow, February 1st at Crypto.com Arena in LA his first major stage storm in four years since that Justice tour heartbreak and Ramsay Hunt battles. Hes up for four big ones Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Swag, Best Pop Solo for Daisies, and Best R&B Performance for Yukon. Making history with dual Pop-R&B nods again, could this be his Pop sweep moment? Joining Sabrina Carpenter, Pharrell, Clipse, and the Best New Artist crew, hosted by Trevor Noah. Fans are losing it this could redefine his comeback arc!No fresh social media pops or public sightings in the past 48 hours, but his net worth hovers at 300 million per Celebrity Net Worth via Social Life Magazine, fueled by that 200 million 2022 catalog sale to Hipgnosis, Drew House pivots to Skylrk, and Hailey's billion-dollar Rhode deal boosting their empire past 600 mil combined. Pure biographical power move amid past tax hiccups.In the last 24 hours? Grammy hype dominates no new headlines shaking the world yet, but tomorrows show? Iconic.Thanks for vibing with me, listeners subscribe now to never miss a Justin update, and search Biography Flash for more epic bios. Catch you next time, stay sparkling!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
"My teenage daughter looked at me. She said, 'Oh, Dad, you should put that in a folder called nobody cares.' Okay, not everything I learn will be in this book. And then the question became, 'What is Lin-Manuel learning from this story?' And if he's not learning anything from it, even if it's fun, it's got to go in the deleted scenes," says Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, author of Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artists (Simon & Schuster).Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, the Notorius DPP, is charismatic as he is brilliant. Maybe some of that seasoning rubbed off on me. One can dream. He teaches English and theater at Portland State University. He received the Graves Award from the American Council of Learned Societies for outstanding teaching in the humanities. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, the Atlantic and the New York Times.Wanna know how sickening Daniel is? He has a BA in history from Yale and a PhD in English from Harvard. Gross. Ew, right? Ew. You can learn more about Daniel's disgusting intelligence and equally freaky contributions to the culture at danielpollackpelzner.com and follow him on IG at danielpollackpelzner.This conversation was so lively and great and we talk about: How he pitched Lin-Manuel Miranda on being his biographer Being driven by curiosity Having to earn scenes The “fun of it” framing Balancing salt, acid, fat, and heat Maintaining a sense of play with the work What Daniel learned from Lin-Manuel And taking the harsh feedback from trusted readersOrder The Front RunnerWelcome to Pitch ClubShow notes: brendanomeara.com
The new book Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution tells the story of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler, sisters in a prominent New York family in Revolutionary America (and of course the stars of "Hamilton"). Author Amanda Vaill discusses the book as part of our ongoing biography series 'Full Bio.' In today's installment, hear about Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.
This author and scholar's latest book, Biography of a Dangerous Idea: A New History of Race from Louis XIV to Thomas Jefferson, will be published in February 2026 by Other Press. Curran, a distinguished humanities professor at Wesleyan University, has written or edited six books, including Who's Black and Why: A Hidden Chapter in the Eighteenth-Century Invention of Race. It was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, and it won the Association of American Publishers Prose Award. Curran's journalistic writing has appeared in the New York Review of Books, The New York Times, The Guardian, Time Magazine, Newsweek, The Paris Review, Il Pais, Folha de S. Paola and the Wall Street Journal. BIO member and BIO podcast producer Jenny Skoog interviewed Andrew Curran.
A new book tells the story of how famed baseball player Jackie Robinson ended up testifying in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee to speak against fellow Black athlete, musician, and actor Paul Robeson. Author Howard Bryant discusses his book, Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America. Bryant will be speaking Thursday evening at the Jackie Robinson Museum.
The new book Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution tells the story of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler, sisters in a prominent New York family in Revolutionary America (and of course the stars of "Hamilton"). Author Amanda Vaill discusses the book as part of our ongoing biography series 'Full Bio.' In today's installment, hear about Angelica Schuyler Church and the 'charged' letters she exchanged with her brother-in-law, Alexander Hamilton.
One of the greatest additions to our homeschool last year was incorporating biographies of great Christians from history. It brought incredible richness to my daughter's language arts, deepened her character as she learned from godly examples, and sparked meaningful family discussions that blessed us all. In this episode, I share exactly how we wove biography study into our daily homeschool rhythms, why exposing our children to these faith-filled lives is so vital for their spiritual growth, and the unexpected ways it strengthened our entire family. If you're looking for simple, impactful ways to enrich your homeschool with truth, beauty, and inspiration, you'll enjoy this conversation! Resources Referenced: Christian Heroes: Then & Now Series by Janet and Jeoff Benge https://amzn.to/4aSL3e8 Ten Girls Who Changed the World Series by Irene Howat https://amzn.to/48X1MKC Do Great Things for God Series https://amzn.to/3XUQQZ8 Biography Research Paper https://www.canva.com/design/DAGFQwQqHS0/A0jn0e0VhAx2z0_whykH7Q/edit NHC YouTube: Introducing Your Children to Biography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcXPmOMZ7pA Children of Character Cards https://nohighercalling.org/shop/family-resources/children-of-character/ Follow my journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and www.nohighercalling.org Subscribe to the NHC email at www.nohighercalling.org
George Stephenson started life in extremely humble circumstances, but his ingenuity and pursuit of education led him to an impressive legacy. He invented a miner’s lamp, but is most well known for his work on locomotives and railways. Research: “George Stephenson (1781-1848).” https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/stephenson_george.shtml#:~:text=In%201814%2C%20Stephenson%20constructed%20his%20first%20locomotive%2C,construction%20of%20the%20Stockton%20and%20Darlington%20railway. Bellis, Mary. “George Stephenson and the Invention of the Steam Locomotive Engine.” ThoughtCo. May 13, 2025. https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-railroad-1992457 Bellis, Mary. “Biography of James Watt, Inventor of the Modern Steam Engine.” ThoughtCo. April 27, 2020. https://www.thoughtco.com/james-watt-inventor-of-the-modern-steam-engine-1992685 Bellis, Mary. “Biography of Thomas Newcomen, Inventor of the Steam Engine.” July 15, 2019. https://www.thoughtco.com/thomas-newcomen-profile-1992201 Bibby, Miriam. “Rainhill Trials.” Historic UK. https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Rainhill-Trials/ Burton, Ken. “Local History: John Blenkinsop 1783-1831.” South Leeds Life. April 29, 2023. https://southleedslife.com/local-history-john-blenkinsop-1783-1831/ Cavendish, Richard. “George Stephenson's First Steam Locomotive.” History Today. July 7, 2014. https://www.historytoday.com/archive/george-stephensons-first-steam-locomotive Institution of Civil Engineers. “George Stephenson.” https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/meet-the-engineers/george-stephenson Network Rail. “George Stephenson (1781–1848).” https://www.networkrail.co.uk/who-we-are/our-history/eminent-engineers/george-stephenson-1781-1848/ Rolt, L.T.C. “George and Robert Stephenson.” Amberley Publishing. 2016. “Safety Lamps.” Smithsonian. https://www.si.edu/spotlight/mining-lights-and-hats/safety-lamps Smiles, Samuel. “Lives of Engineers. The Locomotive. GEORGE AND ROBERT STEPHENSON.” LONDON. JOHN MURRAY. 1879. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/27710/27710-h/27710-h.htm#footnote129 Stephenson Steam Railway Museum. https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/stephensonsteamrailway Stephenson, George. “A description of the safety lamp, invented by George Stephenson. To which is added, an account of the lamp constructed by sir H. Davy. [With] A collection of all the letters which have appeared in the Newcastle papers, with other documents, relating to the safety lamps.” London. Baldwin, Craddock and Joy. January 1817. Accessed online: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=SYkIAAAAQAAJ&rdid=book-SYkIAAAAQAAJ&rdot=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The new book Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution tells the story of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler, sisters in a prominent New York family in Revolutionary America (and of course the stars of "Hamilton"). Author Amanda Vaill discusses the book as part of our ongoing biography series 'Full Bio.' In today's installment, hear how the Schuyler family made their fortune in colonial New York, and about Margarita "Peggy" Schuyler.
Mike, Nick, and Kait discuss Dr. Werthless by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell. They discuss some content warnings, the creative choices of the book, and how Fredric Wertham's complicated legacy may have impacted his crusade against comics. This was the pick by the finishers of the 2025 Reading Challenge! Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start00:58:45 - WrapProducer: Kait LamphereProoflistener: Paul JaissleEditor: Zander Riggs Music provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastBuy a copy of our anniversary zine Totally Not A Cult: https://ircbpodcast.com/shop/p/totally-not-a-cult-zine-1Email: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop
Everything about this song appeals to me. The soft-loud dynamic of the verse and chorus, coupled with the 4/4 3/4 switch from verse to chorus, along with the minor to major switch. It's just perfectly internally oppositional. The bridge is one of my very favourites that we have in the entire catalogue with that swinging half funk groove and that outro is just absolutely fire. Can't Stop the Sun brings in all the conflict and anger that Tom has projected through parts of this album and turns it against itself by becoming a final statement of resolve and indestructible self-reliance. It's a perfect end to a perfect album. Song and links:Song : https://youtu.be/QAOfT6M2VtILive at the Olympic : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=095uVo507r4 Shawshank : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKjiD3LBGPoJudge Timbers : https://youtu.be/gtLxu7unPpU Don't forget to follow me on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyprojectBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tompettyproject.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetompettyprojectThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thetompettyprojectAll music, including the theme song, 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 Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey beautiful listeners, it's your girl Roxie Rush here, and yes, I'm an AI—which means I can process celebrity intel faster than you can say "notification bell," so you're getting the hottest, most accurate tea delivered straight to your earbuds. Trust me, that's a vibe.Okay, so Justin Bieber has been absolutely everywhere in the gossip stratosphere lately, and honey, I cannot keep up. Let me spill it all for you.First up—and this is juicy—the Biebs seemingly had a little moment on Instagram that sent the entire internet into absolute meltdown. According to Tribune, Justin liked a comment under an old 2016 photo of him and Selena Gomez kissing, and the comment said "Long live the couple." Girl, the AUDACITY. The interaction sparked absolute pandemonium across Twitter and TikTok, with fans dissecting every pixel like it was the Zapruder film. Now, Justin's been happily married to Hailey for eight years and they share children together, but apparently one little double-tap was enough to reignite all those old shipping narratives. Neither Justin, Hailey, nor Selena have addressed it publicly, but honestly, the silence is almost louder than a statement, you know?Now let's talk the big-picture stuff. RadarOnline is reporting that Justin completely pumped the brakes on his massive 2026 global tour plans. Like, suddenly. An insider told them it was literally like someone flipped a switch—one day they're brainstorming tour ideas, the next day it's total radio silence. No cities locked in, no dates confirmed, nothing. But here's the beautiful part—it's because he's prioritizing his mental health and emotional balance. According to sources close to him, he's protecting his mental space and refusing to jump back into the machine until it genuinely feels right. After stepping back from touring in 2022 for his wellness, he's clearly learned that his peace comes first.BUT WAIT—there's still performance news. Discussions are allegedly underway for Justin to headline British Summer Time Hyde Park in London this summer, which would mark his first major London performance in nine years. This would align with his confirmed 2026 Coachella headlining set, which he's definitely doing. So we're getting spot dates, not grueling world tours, and honestly? That tracks with what he needs right now.His financial empire is also absolutely astronomical. His net worth sits around three hundred million dollars, partially thanks to that bonkers two-hundred-million-dollar music catalog sale he made back in 2023. Combined with Hailey's recent billion-dollar sale of her Rhode beauty brand to e-l-f, these two are basically a financial powerhouse couple.So there you have it, darling—Instagram drama, mental health prioritization, potential London magic, and a man who's literally betting on his own wellbeing. Thank you so much for joining Biography Flash with me today. Please, please, please subscribe so you never miss a Bieber update or any other celebrity scoop. Search the term Biography Flash for more incredible biographies, and I'll see you next time. Stay fabulous.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, gorgeous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here, your AI gossip whirlwind powered by the smartest tech out there so I can scoop the tea faster than you can sip it and deliver it piping hot without missing a beat. Loving this MrBeast episode. Jimmy Donaldson, the king of chaos and cash, has been on fire these past few days, and Im buzzing to spill.Just two days ago on January 25, MrBeast dropped a heart-exploding Beast Philanthropy video funding 1000 life-changing surgeries in Kenya, including blindness fixes for folks whod waited decades. Dexerto reports he grilled a nurse who confirmed none wouldve happened without him, calling it mind-blowing impact from a YouTube channel. Pure gold for his legacy, darlings this cements him as the ultimate giver.Hes teasing epic shifts too. Uniladtech says on November 26 he apologized on X for recent videos being too loud and optimized, admitting hes got negative money right now, borrowing cash to grind ultra mode for 2026s greatest content ever promise. Fans are cheering for slower, story-driven vibes and massive competitions. And Beast Games season two hits Amazon Prime soon.Business-wise, hes navigating drama. Business Insider details his MrBeast Burger implosion with partner Virtual Dining Concepts lawsuits flying over quality flops like raw patties that tanked his rep and revenue from 64 million to 45 million bucks. Hes all in on Feastables now, which raked 200 million in 2024, while his 5 billion Beast Industries empire has him cash-poor despite a 2.6 billion net worth per Fortune and Wall Street Journal he reinvests everything, even borrowing from Mom for his wedding.No fresh public spots in the last 24 hours, but this philanthropy bomb and cash confessions scream biographical blockbuster potential hes evolving from stunt king to empire builder with heart.Thanks for tuning in, fam subscribe now to never miss a MrBeast update and search Biography Flash for more killer bios. Catch you next time.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
Part 1 - We preview the Service Above Self Expo coming up this Saturday, January 31st at Fountain Hall in Sturtevant. The event is sponsored by the Racine Founders Rotary Club. My guests are Dan Widmar, who is its current president, and Laura Sumner Coon, a member of the club and the primary coordinator of the event. They are expecting at least thirty different local non-profits to participate, sharing with the public what volunteer opportunities they have to offer. Part 2- from the archives- Mark O. Hubbard, author of "Ara: The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend- the authorized Biography of Coach Ara Parseghian."
https://rocketmoney.com/UNSEENPOD - “This is the crime of the century” - July 13th, 1966, Corazon Amurao comes back to her student dorm after a regular shift at the South Chicago Community Hospital, not knowing that in just a few hours, she would become a victim of the first mass murder in American history. That night, at 11 pm, a man broke in, and held all 9 student nurses at gunpoint. However, he made 1 crucial mistake, a mistake that would result in Corazon, 7 hours later, being the only living witness of the crime, who would ultimately take him down and bring justice to her friends. - Credits: Directed, written & edited by Zane Olson Researched by Steffi Mac Voiceover by William Akana Produced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader - Sources: Richard Speck, Biography, A&E Richard Speck: Born to Raise Hell, Crime Stories Serial Killer: Richard Speck, Serial Killer Documentaries The Oprah Winfrey Show: Corazon Amurao-Atienza ABC 7 Chicago Getty Images - BACKGROUND MUSIC by Fearless Motivation Instrumentals: AppleMusic/iTunes: https://goo.gl/2mF7gr Spotify: https://goo.gl/Uxmswh AmazonMP3: http://geni.us/BackgroundMusic MP3 Downloads: https://teamfearless.com/mp3-download... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 3 of 3 of the Life of Julius Caesar. Did Caesar want to be a King? A god? What was his vision for Rome? Was there a way he could have prevented his assassination? In this episode:Caesar returns to Rome His TriumphsHis Reforms His Clemency His Final War in Spain; the Batle of MundaThe Octavius QuestionThe Plots, Dreams, Portents, The men he trusted; the men who betrayed him Thanks to our sponsor, Ai Labs. Visit austinlab.ai to chat with a team member about custom Agentic AI power solutions for your SMB to Enterprise level business. Powered by Shokworks.Also Thanks Dr. Richard Johnson, the Crassus to this Caesar series.And check out Warlords of History podcast here!
Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, fabulous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here, your AI-powered gossip whirlwind whos got the inside scoop faster than a viral TikTok trendbecause being AI means I sift through the chaos in milliseconds to serve you pure gold, no fluff. And darlings, MrBeast, our king of chaos Jimmy Donaldson, has been dropping bombs this week thatll make your jaw hit the floor.Picture this: just days ago on Steve-Os Wildride podcast, as reported by Times of India and Uniladtech, Jimmy spilled the tea on why fan photos in public are straight-up a death sentence. One quick snap? Cool. Let mom grab the phone? Boom, youre lighting a flare in Walmart, crowds swarm, trips ruinedhes got it down to grab-snap-dash survival mode, because fame this massive500 million subs and countingturns errands into mob scenes. Love the fans, he swears, but speed is life.Business-wise, Business Insider just unearthed the juicy MrBeast Burger implosion saga, with lawsuits flying between Jimmy and Virtual Dining Concepts over raw patties, soggy fries, and control grabs back in 2023. Hes moved on to Feastables crushing 200 million in 2024, Beast Industries hitting 5 billion valuation, and plotting phones and fintechbut that ghost kitchen zombie brand? Still slinging burgers worldwide while he washes his hands.Hot off the press, Dallas Innovates reveals Beasts fortune cookie promo tied to Beast Games Season 2Strong vs Smart, premiered January 7 on Prime Videowith mystery slips in DFW spots since January 13, some penned by Jimmy himself, plus Starbucks Cannon Ball Drinks. Oh, and hes co-writing a thriller with James Patterson for 2026 global drop. No public sightings or fresh social buzz in the last 24 hours, but this Beast empire expansion? Biographical game-changer.Whew, Roxie signing offthank you for tuning in, beauties. Subscribe now to never miss a MrBeast update, and search Biography Flash for more epic bios. Muah!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 Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, fabulous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and hey, Im an AI which means I scour the web lightning-fast for the hottest, most verified scoops without missing a beatperfect for keeping you ahead of the celeb curve. Lets dive into Biebers whirlwind past few days, darlings, because the pop princes life is serving major plot twists.Buzz is electric around Justin eyeing a epic London comeback at BST Hyde Park summer 2026his first big gig there in nine years since 2017according to KGRt and X1071 reports, but hold up, RadarOnline dropped the bomb just yesterday, January 23, that hes shockingly scrapped full global tour plans. Insiders spill its like someone flipped a switchtotal blackout on dates, cities, themesas Justin doubles down on mental health post his 2022 touring hiatus, prioritizing family and soul-protection over the grind. No official word yet, but this pivot screams long-term bio gold: the Beliebers king reclaiming balance after fame wounds he confessed on Instagram pre-Christmas.Hes locked in as Coachella 2026 headliner, per his official site justinbiebermusic.com and Economic Times, smashing records as the festivals highest-paid star at 10 million bucksconfirmed sell-outs already. Thats huge for his empire, stacking on his 200 million net worth from catalog sales and Hailey Biebers Rhode billion-dollar e.l.f. buyout, as Parade details. No fresh public sightings or social pops in the last 24 hours, but this tour tease-and-pause is the headline fans are obsessing overpure Bieber time, babe.Those Justin Bieber Night tribute shows? Not him, honeyjust fan fests firing up nationwide.Whew, Roxies got the tea steamingthanks for tuning in, loves, hit subscribe to never miss a Bieber beat, and search Biography Flash for more juicy bios. Catch you next scoop!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Stephen Cummings joins host Jo Reed to talk about Laurie Gwen Shapiro's immersive dual biography of Amelia Earhart and George Putnam, The Aviator and the Showman; Elliot Ackerman's unlikely and darkly comic caper, Sheepdogs; and Mike Albo's candid, audio-exclusive memoir, Hologram Boyfriends. Cummings reflects on what surprised him about each audiobook and why these very different works held his attention to the end. Altogether, the conversation highlights how form, tone, and performance shape the listening experience. Audiobooks Discussed: The Aviator and the Showman by Laurie Gwen Shapiro, read by Stefanie Powers (Penguin Audio) Sheepdogs by Elliot Ackerman, read by Chris Andrew Ciulla (Random House Audio) Hologram Boyfriends, written and read by Mike Albo (Macmillan Audio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new documentary "Queen of Chess" puts the spotlight on Judit Polgár, a Hungarian child chess prodigy who sought to become a champion in a game dominated by men. Judit Polgár and director Rory Kennedy join to discuss the documentary, which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival and will be available to stream soon on Netflix.