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It's a Steph and Dom episode and they both have some yapping to do! There's some fun stuff going on with anime and television, including horses, Disney villains, and British comedy shows. Then, the bad news in the gaming industry and its journalism need discussed. But we come back into games and books and finish with a good discussion!Check it out!Explicit language on this one."Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/)Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, and Simplecast.fmFind the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QoHk8iEsVGTpd2qdTlH-gFollow us @CharacterReveal on Bluesky, Instagram, and on Facebook!Dom is @brothadom on Bluesky, tweets, tumbles and generally on the netSteph is @captainsteph on Bluesky and Twitter, @hella_steph on Instagram, and @thesnowqueer on TumblrEric is @TindiLosi on some places on the internet as a whole, like BlueskyFind everything at: https://linktr.ee/characterreveal
Episode 309: Barking Dogs, Book Reports & Belichick's Wild Love LifeThis week on Happy Hour with Jay, we're back with another uncensored, hilarious, and brutally honest rundown of what's happening in the world—from the dog park to credit card fraud to Bill Belichick's eyebrow-raising relationship. Buckle up.Here's what we're getting into:
The Cute Ones discuss the latest book in the Hunger Games universe, Sunrise on the Reaping! Also, should Big Dick Donny get a toupee? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
News keep coming? More likely than you would think! We cover the Switch 2 Direct which had a lot to chat about. Political standing happened, as well as political marching, too! Plus, our hosts played games and read books! Oh, and AI news.Check it out!Explicit language on this one."Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/)Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, and Simplecast.fmFind the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QoHk8iEsVGTpd2qdTlH-gFollow us @CharacterReveal on Bluesky, Instagram, and on Facebook!Dom is @brothadom on Bluesky, tweets, tumbles and generally on the netSteph is @captainsteph on Bluesky and Twitter, @hella_steph on Instagram, and @thesnowqueer on TumblrEric is @TindiLosi on some places on the internet as a whole, like BlueskyFind everything at: https://linktr.ee/characterreveal
Adam and the Master Teacher, Kate, talk The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, easter eggs with the show, behind the scenes info, answer some listener questions, and even play a game. Support OMAMAM by visiting our Patreon page -- https://www.patreon.com/omamamshow Visit our website -- https://www.omamamshow.com Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Book "Titanic Faith" online - www.titanicfaith.org/
Kevin and Scott reminisce about their favorite (and not-so-favorite) required reading assignments from the 80s. Hijinks ensue.
We catch up with our buddy Marcus Torgerson to discuss spirituality and the evil of "HOW." We also chat about his upcoming book, Be A Man What The Fire Truck Does That Even Mean?, which shares a seasoned man's thoughts and opinions on what it means to be a man. The reflections of a flawed, grateful child of God on the topic of manhood.
For March, we've put together a really fun grab-bag of an episode, including a topic segment where we answer a big pile of listener mail from our amazing audience members! Sean and I respond to your questions about our favorite directors, how we analyze art when preparing for podcasts, what we would program if we owned our own movie theater, and much more! In the News segment, we discuss the reveal of instant GOTY 2025 frontrunner Digimon Story Time Stranger, Microsoft's stupid new Project Muse AI initiative, and the unfortunate closure of Monolith, the studio behind games like Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor. For our ‘Show n' Tell,' Sean talks about watching Ultraman Dyna, Jonathan reviews the Max original The Pitt and the new Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days collection, and we continue discussing the insanely fun Dynasty Warriors Origins. Sean introduces a brand new segment to the podcast with Mr. Chapman's Book Report, in which he tells us all about John Steinbeck's East of Eden, and for The Monthly Ten, Jonathan counts down the top 10 TV shows that should take a cue from Dragon Ball Daima and transform their adult casts into children. It's a wild one. Read Jonathan Lack's movie reviews and stay up to date with all our podcast projects at https://www.jonathanlack.comSubscribe to JAPANIMATION STATION, our podcast about the wide and wonderful world of anime: https://japanimationstation.comRead Jonathan's book 200 Reviews in Paperback or on Kindle – https://a.co/d/bLx53vKSubscribe to our YouTube channels! Japanimation Station: https://www.youtube.com/c/japanimationstation Purely Academic: https://www.youtube.com/@purelyacademicpodcastSupport the show at Ko-fi ☕️ https://ko-fi.com/weeklystuffOriginal Music by Thomas Lack https://www.thomaslack.com/©2012 - Present Jonathan R. Lack & Sean Chapman
We wouldn't march very far to see this iteration of this show. We saw it in previews, so much could change! There is potential. https://lajollaplayhouse.org/show/3-summers-of-lincoln/
Jonathan Friedman, managing director of U.S. free expression and education programs at PEN America, discusses their new analysis of the 4,000 books banned in schools during the 2023-2024 school year.
Hometown Radio 02/18/25 4p: Susan Hoffman makes her monthly book report
A woman continues to get flipped off by other drivers for having a Cybertruck. Anna and Raven play a game to compare who they think are the drivers of certain popular cars! Anna and Raven chat with dating coach and author Karenna Alexander about avoiding pick-up lines and advice for woman on how to initiate a romantic conversation! You can find her and her book here: https://www.karennaalexander.com/ Are you up to date on this week's biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news stories the winner of the “Best in Show” award at the Westminster Dog Show, and the shoe that is banned at more schools! Anna and Raven play Cupid or Stupid where they share what their spouses do and they decide if it is Cupid (cute), or stupid! Anna and Raven have started sending out Cupid Cameos and even called some of the participants to find out more about their significant others! Anna and Raven debate the top three things about being single! Anna disagrees with all of them and wants to know what people really think is the best part is of being single! Producer Julie pronounced two celebrities' names wrong last week, so Anna and Raven had her do a book report on them! Find out what she learned about Paul Rudd and Zoe Kravitz! Taylor and Chris are upset that her sister and her boyfriend got engaged at their wedding. Taylor is more upset about it and wants to confront her parents (who knew it was happening), her sister, and her new fiancée for stealing their thunder on their wedding day. Chris says that it's not her sister's fault, and truthfully, it was done privately after they cut the cake, it wasn't a huge spectacle and only the immediately family knew what had happened afterwards. She's making a big deal out of nothing. She disagrees, she believes it was tasteless, and they should be called out on it. What do you think? Michael has a chance to win $7100! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!
I did not buy this book to get through the current moment, but it is helping me get through the current moment. A beautiful story of how to live through dictatorship, particularly about the role of friendship. “The question, arguably the most important question of all, is how to escape the demands of unreasonable men.”My Friends by Hisham Matar*sorry if you can hear a faint noise in the background of the recording - I had my heater on!
It's time to talk about books and hopefully nothing else every again because there is NO NEWS, RIGHT???
Haley and Jillian close out the podcast with a trip down memory lane and episode superlatives.
We have reached the finale of this series on Revelation! Yes, we know we kept calling this part seven but, c'mon, you should know the drill by now. Though many people are intimidated by it, this book is incredibly encouraging and comforting. We hope this study has been helpful to you!
Join us in another study on Revelation!
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Do you like to read? Or wish you could more? I relate to BOTH! In today's special preview episode, I'm sharing half of January's Book Report from More Personal, my private, premium, always ad-free podcast exclusive to certain levels of the Supporters Club. In this episode, I review 3 of the books I read (and loved) in December, and introduce a new reading challenge I'm embarking on to help me read the books already crowding my shelves and calling my name. (Many of them for YEARS.) Want the second half the the episode? Good news! You simply need to get access to More Personal (+ get your first month free) by using the code "FREEMONTH" when signing up as a Bestie or Ride-or-Die Supporter by February 1st. It's the ultimate "try before you buy." Go to aboutprogress.com/support to join the Supporters Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about book reports in high school, Busch stadium, low scoring games, CFP matchups, and Lady Raider vs SMU.
It's time for my FAVORITE episode of the whole year! A total roundup of all the books I've read over the last twelve months, whether I loved them or not. I feel like this is the episode that no one asks for but most people seem to enjoy it. And honestly it's the type of episode that I create for the pure joy and love of books. It makes my heart happy and I hope if you choose to listen that you'll walk away with many awesome recommendations to add to those never-ending TO BE READ lists. This will probably be a long one so let's just get started. Stay tuned!
What is the mark of the beast? What does 666 mean? We will look at these and so many other details of John's revelation in this episode. Check it out!
We hope that this study will continue to be as beneficial for you as it has been for us!
Undead appendages, backwoods suspense, and... Little Red Riding Hood?! Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they get back to their roots with this southern gothic folktale turned childhood bookshelf staple. Trace with them the daunting heritage of a vengeful fictional critter and the strangely familiar motifs that accompany it, including but not limited to expressions of guilt, grief, grave robbing, swamp witches, and cannibalism. Luckily, we learn that these stories CAN empower folks, inevitable as the endings may be, and provide an avenue both to cope with our fears and mercilessly jump scare one another.Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.comGive to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcastFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcastMentioned in this episode:MANSCAPED — THE CHAIRMAN PRO PACKAGE & THE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE 5.0 ULTRAGet 20% off + free shipping with the code "PRETTYDARK" at https://www.manscaped.comBetterHelp Online TherapyLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/prettydark and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/MANSCAPED — THE CHAIRMAN PRO PACKAGE & THE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE 5.0 ULTRAGet 20% off + free shipping with the code "PRETTYDARK" at https://www.manscaped.com
We hope that you will join us as we continue to examine the book of Revelation!
Sue and David couldn't believe it. Kendra breezed through her first adult read in 20 years. She read THE BOYFRIEND by Freida McFadden in just 4 hours and LOVED IT!!
Aaron reads from Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. This book highlights how and how not to communicate with your team to become the most effective leader you can be. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products. Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.
We are back with another installment of our study of the book of Revelation. You do not want to miss this one...
The book of Revelation is often the source of much confusion. What did God through John intend to convey through this book? How should we approach it? There are so many great lessons for us to take from this book. Join us as we begin this series!
This Sunday is Alice's birthday! With Alice hitting the big 4-0, Doug digs up a bunch of stuff from Alice's birth year that might make her and Steve Guttenberg feel a little old. Like Who's the Boss and Depends. Doug presents a couple of games and even tries his hand at Alice's most popular segment. Other discussion topics may include: - The disappointment that spinal taps aren't as serious or dangerous as they sound - Purse Suer vs. Purse Sewer - which is the worse pun? - The 1984 hit Seinfeld movie - It Takes Two: Electric Boogaloo - Lots and lots of quantum stuff. Or not. Better grab a pocket calculator just in case.
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Aaron is back with another reading from Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. In this final installment of the series, Goodfellow revitalizes their business and positively impacts a historically underserved community.
Aaron is back with another reading from Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. This week, Goodfellow Bros navigates challenging times. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products. Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.
Another conversation with Dr. Ted Schwartz. Buy Gray Matters at https://a.co/d/hc6gs9x. Find this conversation in video format at https://youtu.be/mTWOChOcWis. Find more at neurosurgerypodcast.com
The Book Report Series: ( Dogs of God )ABOUT DOGS OF GODFrom the acclaimed author of Warriors of Godcomes a riveting account of the pivotal events of 1492, when towering political ambitions, horrific religious excesses, and a drive toward international conquest changed the world forever.James Reston, Jr., brings to life the epic story of Spain's effort to consolidate its own burgeoning power by throwing off the yoke of the Vatican. By waging war on the remaining Moors in Granada and unleashing the Inquisitor Torquemada on Spain's Jewish and converso population, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella attained enough power and wealth to fund Columbus' expedition to America and to chart a Spanish destiny separate from that of Italy. With rich characterizations of the central players, this engrossing narrative captures all the political and religious ferment of this crucial moment on the eve of the discovery of the New World.The year Columbus sailed the ocean blue, 1492 was also the year that Moorish Granada fell to Catholic Spain and the year King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella expelled the Spanish Jews. Reston brings together these three stories, showing how the exploration of the New World, the war against Muslims and the Inquisition were part of the monarchy's attempt to purify the world for Christendom and advance the Spanish empire. The three threads were intertwined pragmatically as well as ideologically: Property confiscated from Jews and heretical Catholics went into the war chest that funded the march against the Moors. Jews who had converted to Christianity came under suspicion if they so much as set their table with a fresh tablecloth on Friday (the Inquisitor and his minions saw that as a sign that the converso might be observing the Jewish Sabbath), and Reston spares no detail when describing the atrocities the Inquisition committed against these suspects. This history is also distinguished by its vivid portrait of Queen Isabella (Ferdinand is not quite so well-developed), who emerges as a woman of deep faith and more than a hint of grandiosity, frequently likening herself to the Virgin Mary and the apocalyptic woman of the Book of Revelation. The most important sections chronicle Spain's pursuit and conquest of Moorish land, from the fall of Málaga in 1487 to the seizing of Granada. The defeat of the Moors may seem like ancient history to Americans, Reston points out, but it is vivid indeed to the Islamic terrorists who bombed Madrid. Donations to the podcast: CashApp Tag: $faroutflowPayPal Email: feelrealmusic@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamaine-farmer-bey/support
Adam and the Master Teacher, Kate, talk The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, easter eggs with the show, behind the scenes info, and answer some listener questions. Support OMAMAM by visiting our Patreon page -- https://www.patreon.com/omamamshow Visit our website -- https://www.omamamshow.com Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us as we rank the Disneyland rides that tell the story of the movie they are based on
It's Book Report day with the Philadelphia Eagles on bye. From Jeffrey Lurie, Howie Roseman, Andy Reid and Doug Pederson to Brian Dawkins, Donovan McNabb, LeSean McCoy and Nick Foles, all of the key players in recent Eagles history are covered in Zach Berman's newest book. Fletcher Cox! Carson Wentz! Jalen Hurts! Jason Kelce!Join Zach and Bo Wulf for a wide-ranging discussion of the writing process that went into the book, available wherever books are sold.
Aaron is back with another reading from Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. This week, the story of Goodfellows' first foray into Hawaii!
In this episode we pretend to be right wing radio hosts and just straight up read excerpts from the New York Times. What do reviews of Eliza Griswold's book, Circle of Hope, say about the reviewer, and what's it like to have newspapers treat you like a fictional character in a novel? Let us know what you think at colorcorrectionpodcast.com, or Instagram @colorcorrectionpodcast!
It's only a week and a day late but we are back from our summer vacation and ready to dive into our next book! In this weeks *SPOILER FREE* episode, RFWRB checks in on their progress with September's book, Bride by Ali Hazelwood. Check back in two weeks for the full discussion!
Mandy Ulrich has been a public school teacher for 29 years, with the last 12 spent educating at an intermediate school. You'll hear her testimony and be amazed at how it ties together years of prayer, 5th graders, and the Word of God. You will leave here inspired by what God delights to do with our prayers, and educated as to what your kids' religious liberties can look like in public school. Are you ready to hear how prayer ignited students to write book reports on the Bible in a public school? Let's go! MANDY ULRICH has been happily married for 29 years and is blessed with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, gardening, reading, and riding motorcycles. She has been teaching since 1995, educating a range of grades from first to sixth grade. For the last 12 years Mandy has been teaching at an intermediate school and continues to grow as a teacher as God shows her how to be light in the public schools. Resources The story of Zaccheus - Luke 19:1-10 Light in the darkness - John 1:5 Next Steps Visit our website Like & Comment on Bible2School's Socials @IG & FB Check out Bible2School's Religious Liberties Guide God Was NOT Taken Out of Public Schools -A LIVE Webinar
Following the popular episodes from the Ames story, Aaron dives into another Dirt World tale with this first reading from the book Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products. Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.
Ty Nathan Clark and Nathan Terborg are taking a moment to reflect and recharge after a whirlwind week filled with residency applications, art making and family milestones—Nathan's oldest daughter just started college! But don't worry, we're gearing up for some incredible new content on Just Make Art. From artist features to Q&A sessions, and even guest co-hosts, there's a ton of exciting stuff on the horizon. We're kicking it off with an in-depth discussion on "Art and Fear" by David Bayliss and Ted Orland, a book so pivotal that it's a staple in our studio practice and teaching. Grab your copy and share your thoughts with us; who knows, your insights might make it into our upcoming episodes!We're not stopping there; we've lined up a series of must-read books that have profoundly impacted our artistic journeys. Titles include Jerry Saltz's "How to Be an Artist," Bianca Bosker's "Get the Picture," Nick Cave's "Faith, Hope, and Carnage," and Rainer Maria Rilke's "Letters to a Young Poet." Plus, don't miss our video podcasts on Spotify and YouTube where we add fun B-rolls and Easter eggs. If you love what we're doing, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it really helps us reach new listeners. And as a special treat, I'm sharing a passage from the Pulitzer-winning biography "De Kooning: An American Master," an absolute gem for art lovers. Thanks for tuning in; we can't wait to share more with you soon!Send us a message - we would love to hear from you!Make sure to follow us on Instagram here:@justmakeartpodcast @tynathanclark @nathanterborg
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Identity crises, lactose intolerance, and the Hare Krishna… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids in the back-to-school spirit for a good old fashioned mingling of history lesson and book report where they'll investigate a well-meaning, if dark phenomenon that swept the country in the ‘80s – milk carton kids – via a controversial young adult novel born from it by Caroline B. Cooney. They'll bust some myths, pay homage to the devastating realities, and get to the haunting core of the novel… what if the face staring back at you from the breakfast table was your own?Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.comGive to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcastFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcastMentioned in this episode:MANSCAPED June 2024IPX7 rated to protect against immersion in up to one meter of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Learn more at www.manscaped.com/waterproof.
This is the last episode that Aaron will be reading from Persistence Creates Opportunity A book highlighting the history of Ames Construction. In this episode, Aaron reads about one of the biggest projects for Ames, the Denver International Airport. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products. Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.
Penultimate episode that Aaron will be reading from Persistence Creates Opportunity A book highlighting the history of Ames Construction. In this episode, Aaron reads about Ames expansion into different regions of the United States. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products. Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.
What's Biden going to do in retaliation for the three American soldiers killed in Jordan? Younger Iranians are pro-American, and Persians here love America. It must be contained, but there's no “solving” it. Democrat Congresswoman Cori Bush is big on defunding the police, alleged to have illegally used taxpayer funds for security. Clay and Buck talk with callers. LeBron James blows his book report.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.