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Things Discussed: Illinois game: Impressed that they not just shut down Wagler with Yax but they hunted Wagler defensively. They're not physical enough to play defense and not quick enough to guard point guards—Dent did it to them, Fears did it to them. Why didn't Illinois shoot us out of their building if they're five out? Mara was everywhere on defense, Boswell was left to shoot. When Boswell got downhill he gave Cadeau issues. That's something to watch out for because burlyguards on top of a five-out offense are able to score vs M. Yax went off-script to switch on defense. MSU the second-best team in the Big Ten; Illinois is going to get physicaled out of the Tournament. Rez was lit, and that maybe lit up Mara. When Mara gets himself to the rim he's unstoppable. What do you do when someone takes away what you want to be? Cason: Problem with losing him is ^. He was our answer. Best finisher on the team, critical in transition. Like with Rez last year, the play that he got injured on was the play that shows you who he is. Replacing Cason: Cadeau has to back off to play 30 minutes. Minutes-wise Trey and Gayle. Usage-wise, Yaxel can do more in transition and hunting his own buckets, want to run more offense through Mara. Gayle would be nice—he's been that before—but he hasn't been good this year. McKenney is not a creator at all at this point. If they play without Cadeau opponents are going to blitz the ball. When that's Mara...good luck. Who's the Big Ten PoY: Two different questions: Who's the best player in the Big Ten this year? Yaxel or Wagler, and Yax's defense puts him over the top for me. Who's going to win it? Probably Braden Smith, even though he's

Ahead of her new book What's So Great About the Great Books? coming out in April, Naomi Kanakia and I talked about literature from Herodotus to Tony Tulathimutte. We touched on Chaucer, Anglo-Saxon poetry, Scott Alexander, Shakespeare, William James, Helen deWitt, Marx and Engels, Walter Scott, Les Miserables, Jhootha Sach, the Mahabharata, and more. Naomi also talked about some of her working habits and the history and future of the Great Books movement. Naomi, of course, writes Woman of Letters here on Substack.TranscriptHenry Oliver: Today, I am talking with Naomi Kanakia. Naomi is a novelist, a literary critic, and most importantly she writes a Substack called Woman of Letters, and she has a new book coming out, What's So Great About the Great Books? Naomi, welcome.Naomi Kanakia: Thanks for having me on.Oliver: How is the internet changing the way that literature gets discussed and criticized, and what is that going to mean for the future of the Great Books?Kanakia: How is the internet changing it? I can really speak to only how it has changed it for me. I started off as a writer of young adult novels and science fiction, and there's these very active online fan cultures for those two things.I was reading the Great Books all through that time. I started in 2010 through today. In the 2010s, it really felt like there was not a lot of online discussion of classic literature. Maybe that was just me and I wasn't finding it, but it didn't necessarily feel like there was that community.I think because there are so many strong, public-facing institutions that discuss classic literature, like the NYRB, London Review of Books, a lot of journals, and universities, too. But now on Substack, there are a number of blogs—yours, mine, a number of other ones—that are devoted to classic literature. All of those have these commenters, a community of commenters. I also follow bloggers who have relatively small followings who are reading Tolstoy, reading Middlemarch, reading even much more esoteric things.I know that for me, becoming involved in this online culture has given me much more of an awareness that there are many people who are reading the classics on their own. I think that was always true, but now it does feel like it's more of a community.Oliver: We are recording this the day after the Washington Post book section has been removed. You don't see some sort of relationship between the way these literary institutions are changing online and the way the Great Books are going to be conceived of in the future? Because the Great Books came out of a an old-fashioned, saving-the-institutions kind of radical approach to university education. We're now moving into a world where all those old things seem to be going.Kanakia: Yes. I agree. The Great Books began in the University of Chicago and Columbia University. If you look into the history of the movement, it really was about university education and the idea that you would have a common core and all undergraduates would read these books. The idea that the Great Books were for the ordinary person was really an afterthought, at least for Mortimer Adler and those original Great Books guys. Now, the Great Books in the university have had a resurgence that we can discuss, but I do think there's a lot more life and vitality in the kind of public-facing humanities than there has been.I talked to Irina Dumitrescu, who writes for TLS (The Times Literary Supplement), LRB (The London Review of Books), a lot of these places, and she also said the same thing—that a lot of these journals are going into podcasts, and they're noticing a huge interest in the humanities and in the classics even at the same time as big institutions are really scaling back on those things. Humanities majors are dropping, classics majors are getting cut, book coverage at major periodicals is going down. It does seem like there are signals that are conflicting. I don't really know totally what to make of it. I do think there is some relation between those two things.Ted Gioia on Substack is always talking about how culture is stagnant, basically, and one of the symptoms of that is that “back list” really outsells “front list” for books. Even in 2010, 50 percent of the books that were sold were front-list titles, books that had been released in the last 18 months. Now it's something like only 35 percent of books or something like that are front-list titles. These could be completely wrong, but there's been a trend.I think the decrease in interest in front-list books is really what drives the loss of these book-review pages because they mostly review front-list books. So, I think that does imply that there's a lot of interest in old books. That's what our stagnant culture means.Oliver: Why do you think your own blog is popular with the rationalists?Kanakia: I don't know for certain. There was a story I wrote that was a joke. There are all these pop nonfiction books that aim to prove something that seems counterintuitive, so I wrote a parody of one of those where I aim to prove that reading is bad for you. This book has many scientific studies that show the more you read, the worse it is because it makes you very rigid.Scott Alexander, who is the archrationalist, really liked that, and he added me to his blog roll. Because of that, I got a thousand rationalist subscribers. I have found that rationalists at least somewhat interested in the classics. I think they are definitely interested in enduring sources of value. I've observed a fair amount of interest.Oliver: How much of a lay reader are you really? Because you read scholarship and critics and you can just quote John Gilroy in the middle of a piece or something.Kanakia: Yeah. That is a good question. I have definitely gotten more interested in secondary literature. In my book, I really talk about being a lay reader and personally having a nonacademic approach to literature. I do think that, over 15 years of being a lay reader, I have developed a lot of knowledge.I've also learned the kind of secondary literature that is really important. I think having historical context adds a lot and is invaluable. Right now I'm rereading Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. When I first read it in 2010, I hardly knew anything about French history. I was even talking online with someone about how most people who read Les Miserables think it's set in the French Revolution. That's basically because Americans don't really know anything about French history.Everything makes just a lot more sense the more you know about the time because it was written for people in it. For people in 1860s France, who knew everything about their own recent history, that really adds a lot to it. I still don't tend to go that much into interpretive literature, literature that tries to do readings of the stories or tell me the meaning of the stories. I feel like I haven't really gotten that much out of that.Oliver: How long have you been learning Anglo-Saxon?Kanakia: I went through a big Anglo-Saxon phase. That was in 2010. It started because I started reading The Canterbury Tales in Middle English. There is a great app online called General Prologue created by one of your countrymen, Terry Richardson [NB it is Terry Jones], who loved Middle English. In this app, he recites the Middle English of the General Prologue. I started listening to this app, and I thought, I just really love the rhythms and the sounds of Middle English. And it's quite easy to learn. So then, I got really into that.And then I thought, but what about Anglo-Saxon? I'm very bad at languages. I studied Latin for seven years in middle school and high school. I never really got very far, but I thought, Anglo-Saxon has to be the easiest foreign language you can learn, right? So, I got into it.I cannot sight read Anglo-Saxon, but I really got into Anglo-Saxon poetry. I really liked the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Most people probably would not like the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle because it's very repetitive, but that makes it great if you're a language learner because every entry is in this very repetitive structure. I just felt such a connection. I get in trouble when I say this kind of stuff, because I'm never quiet sure if it's 100 percent true. But it's certainly one of the oldest vernacular literatures in Europe. It's just so much older than most of the other medieval literature I've read. And it just was such a window into a different part of history I never knew about.Oliver: And you particularly like “The Dream of the Rood”?Kanakia: Yeah, “The Dream of the Rood” is my favorite Anglo-Saxon poem. “The Dream of the Rood” is a poem that is told from the point of view of Christ's cross. A man is having a dream. In this dream he encounters Christ's cross, and Christ's cross starts reciting to him basically the story of the crucifixion. At the end, the cross is buried. I don't know, it was just so haunting and powerful. Yeah, it was one of my favorites.Oliver: Why do you think Byron is a better poet than Alexander Pope?Kanakia: This is an argument I cannot get into. I think this is coming up because T. S. Eliot felt that Alexander Pope was a great poet because he really exemplified the spirit of the age. I don't know. I've tried to read Pope. It just doesn't do it for me. Whereas with Byron, I read Don Juan and found it entertaining. I enjoyed it. Then, his lyric poetry is just more entertaining to read. With Alexander Pope, I'm learning a lot about what kind of poetry people wrote in the 18th century, but the joy is not there.Oliver: Okay. Can we do a quick fire round where I say the name of a book and you just say what you think of it, whatever you think of it?Kanakia: Sure.Oliver: Okay. The Odyssey.Kanakia: The Odyssey. Oh, I love The Odyssey. It has a very strange structure, where it starts with Telemachus and then there's this flashback in the middle of it. It is much more readable than The Iliad; I'll say that.Oliver: Herodotus.Kanakia: Herodotus is wild. Going into Herodotus, I really thought it was about the Persian war, which it is, but it's mostly a general overview of everything that Herodotus knew, about anything. It's been a long time since I read it. I really appreciate the voice of Herodotus, how human it is, and the accumulation of facts. It was great.Oliver: I love the first half actually. The bit about the Persian war I'm less interested in, but the first half I think is fantastic. I particularly love the Egypt book.Kanakia: Oh yeah, the Egypt book is really good.Oliver: All those like giant beetles that are made of fire or whatever; I can't remember the details, but it's completely…Kanakia: The Greeks are also so fascinated by Egypt. They go down there like what is going on out there? Then, most of what we know about Egypt comes from this Hellenistic period, when the Greeks went to Egypt. Our Egyptian kings list comes from the Hellenistic period where some scholar decided to sort out what everybody was up to and put it all into order. That's why we have such an orderly story about Egypt. That's the story that the Greeks tried to tell themselves.Oliver: Marcus Aurelius.Kanakia: Marcus Aurelius. When I first read The Meditations, which I loved, obviously, I thought, “being the Roman emperor cannot be this hard.” It really was a black pill moment because I thought, “if the emperor of Rome is so unhappy, maybe human power really doesn't do it.”Knowing more about Marcus Aurelius, he did have quite a difficult life. He was at war for most of his—just stuck in the region in Germany for ages. He had various troubles, but yeah, it really was very stoic. It was, oh, I just have to do my duty. Very “heavy is the head that wears the crown” kind of stuff. I thought, “okay, I guess being Roman emperor is not so great.”Oliver: Omar Khayyam.Kanakia: Omar Khayyam. Okay, I've only read The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by Edward Fitzgerald, which I loved, but I cannot formulate a strong opinion right now.Oliver: As You Like It.Kanakia: No opinions.Oliver: Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson.Kanakia: Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson. I do have an opinion about this, which is that they should make a redacted version of Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson. I normally am not a big believer in abridgements because I feel like whatever is there is there. But, Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson, first of all, has a long portion before Boswell even meets Johnson. That portion drags; it's not that great. Then it has all these like letters that Johnson wrote, which also are not that great. What's really good is when Boswell just reports everything Johnson ever said, which is about half the book. You get a sense of Johnson's conversation and his personality, and that is very gripping. I've definitely thought that with a different presentation, this could still be popular. People would still read this.Oliver: The Communist Manifesto.Kanakia: The Communist Manifesto. It's very stirring. I love The Communist Manifesto. It has very haunting, powerful lines. I won't try to quote from it because I'll misquote them.Oliver: But it is remarkably well written.Kanakia: Oh yeah, it is a great work of literature.Oliver: Yeah.Kanakia: I read Capital [Das Kapital], which is not a great work of literature, and I would venture to say that it is not necessarily worth reading. It really feels like Marx's reputation is built on other political writings like The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte and works like that, which really seem to have a lot more meat on the bone than Capital.Oliver: Pragmatism by William James.Kanakia: Pragmatism. I mean, I've mentioned that in my book. I love William James in general. I think William James was writing in this 19th-century environment where it seemed like some form of skepticism was the only rational solution. You couldn't have any source of value, and he really tried to cut through that with Pragmatism and was like, let's just believe the things that are good to believe. It is definitely at least useful to think, although someone else can always argue with you about what is useful to believe. But, as a personal guide for belief, I think it is still useful.Oliver: Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw.Kanakia: No strong opinions. It was a long time ago that I read Major Barbara.Oliver: Tell me what you like about James Fenimore Cooper.Kanakia: James Fenimore Cooper. Oh, this is great. I have basically a list of Great Books that I want to read, but four or five years ago, I thought, “what's in all the other books that I know the names of but that are not reputed, are not the kind of books you still read?”That was when I read Walter Scott, who I really love. And I just started reading all kinds of books that were kind of well known but have kind of fallen into literary disfavor. In almost every case, I felt like I got a lot out of these books. So, nowadays when I approach any realm of literature, I always look for those books.In 19th-century American literature, the biggest no-longer-read book is The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper, which was America's first bestseller. He was the first American novelist that had a high reputation in Europe. The Last of the Mohicans is kind of a historical romance, à la Walter Scott, but much more tightly written and much more tightly plotted.Cooper has written five novels, the Leatherstocking Tales, that are all centered around this very virtuous, rough-hewn frontiersman, Natty Bumppo. He has his best friend, Chingachgook, who is the last of the Mohicans. He's the last of his tribe. And the two of these guys are basically very sad and stoic. Chingachgook is distanced from his tribe. Chingachgook has a tribe of Native Americans that he hates—I want to say it's the Huron. He's always like, “they're the bad ones,” and he's always fighting them. Then, Natty Bumppo doesn't really love settled civilization. He's not precisely at war with it, but he does not like the settlers. They're kind of stuck in the middle. They have various adventures, and I just thought it was so haunting and powerful.I've been reading a lot of other 19th-century American literature, and virtually none of it treats Native Americans with this kind of respect. There's a lot of diversity in the Native American characters; there's really an attempt to show how their society works and the various ways that leadership and chiefship works among them. There's this very haunting moment in The Last of the Mohicans, where this aged chief, Tamenund, comes out and starts speaking. This is a chief who, in American mythology, was famous for being a friend to the white people. But, James Fenimore Cooper writing in the 1820s has Tamenund come out at 80 years old and say, “we have to fight; we have to fight the white people. That's our only option.” It was just such a powerful moment and such a powerful book.I was really, really enthused. I read all of these Leatherstocking Tales. It was also a very strange experience to read these books that are generally supposed to be very turgid and boring, and then I read them and was like, “I understand. I'm so transported.” I understand exactly why readers in the 1820s loved this.Oliver: Which Walter Scott books do you like?Kanakia: I love all the Walter Scott books I've read, but the one I liked best was Kenilworth. Have you ever read Kenilworth?Oliver: I don't know that one.Kanakia: Yeah, it's about Elizabeth I, who had a romantic relationship with one of her courtiers.Oliver: The Earl of Essex?Kanakia: Yeah. She really thought they were going to get married, but then it turned out he was secretly married. Basically, I guess the implication is that he killed his wife in order to marry Queen Elizabeth I. It's a novel all about him and that situation, and it just felt very tightly plotted. I really enjoyed it.Oliver: What did you think of Rejection?Kanakia: Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte? Initially when I read this book, I enjoyed it, but I was like, “life cannot possibly be this sad.” It's five or six stories about these people who just have nothing going on. Their lives are so miserable, they can't find anyone to sleep with, and they're just doomed to be alone forever. I was like, “life can't be this bad.” But now thinking back over it, it is one of the most memorable books I've read in the last year. It really sticks with you. I feel like my opinion of this book has gone up a lot in retrospect.Oliver: How antisemitic is the House of Mirth?Kanakia: That is a hotly debated question, which I mentioned in my book. I think there has been a good case made that Edith Wharton, the author of House of Mirth, who was from an old New York family, was herself fairly antisemitic and did not personally like Jewish people. What she portrays in this book is that this old New York society also was highly suspicious of Jewish people and was organized to keep Jewish people out.In this book there is a rich Jewish man, Simon Rosedale, and there's a poor woman, Lily Bart. Lily Bart's main thing is whether she's going to marry the poor guy, Lawrence Selden, or the rich guy, Percy Gryce. She can't choose. She doesn't want to be poor, but she also is always bored by the rich guys. Meanwhile, through the whole book, there's Simon Rosedale, who's always like, “you should marry me.” He's the rich Jewish guy. He's like, “you should marry me. I will give you lots of money. You can do whatever you want.”Everybody else kind of just sees her as a woman and as a wife; he really sees her as an ally in his social climbing. That's his main motivation. The book is relatively clear that he has a kind of respect for her that nobody else does. Then, over the course of the book, she also gains a lot more respect for him. Basically, late in the book, she decides to marry him, but she has fallen a lot in the world. He's like, “that particular deal is not available anymore,” but he does offer her another deal that—although she finds it not to her taste—is still pretty good.He basically is like, “I'll give you some money, you'll figure out how to rehabilitate your reputation, and later down the line, we can figure something out.” So, I think with a great author like Edith Wharton, there's power in these portrayals. I felt it hard to come away from it feeling like the book is like a really antisemitic book.Oliver: Now, you note that the Great Books movement started out as something quite socially aspirational. Do you think it's still like that?Kanakia: I do think so. Yeah. For me, that's 100 percent what it was because I majored in econ. I always felt kind of inadequate as a writer against people who had majored in English. Then I started off as a science fiction writer, young adult writer, and I was like, “I'm going to read all these Great Books and then I'll have read the books that everybody else has read.” In my mind, that's also what it was—that there was some upper crust or literary society that was reading all these Great Books.That's really what did it. I do think there's still an element of aspiration to it because it's a club that you can join, that anyone can join. It's very straightforward to be a Great Books reader, and so I think there's still something there. I think because the Great Books movement has such a democratic quality to it, it actually doesn't get you to the top socially, which has always been the true, always been the case. But, that's okay. As long as you end up higher than where you started, that's fine.Oliver: What makes a book great?Kanakia: I talk about it this in the book, and I go through many different authors' conceptions of what makes a book great or what constitutes a classic. I don't know that anyone has come up with a really satisfying answer. The Horatian formulation from Horace—that a book is great or an author is great if it has lasted for a hundred years—is the one that seems to be the most accurate. Like, any book that's still being read a hundred years after it was written has a greatness.I do think that T. S. Eliott's formulation—that a civilization at its height produces certain literature and that literature partakes of the greatness of the civilization and summarizes the greatness of the civilization—does seem to have some kind of truth to it.But it's hard, right? Because the greatest French novel is In Search of Lost Time, but I don't know that anyone would say that the France in the 1920s was at its height. It's not a prescriptive thing, but it does seem like the way we read many of these Great Books, like Moby Dick, it feels like you're like communing with the entire society that produced it. So, maybe there's something there.Oliver: Now, you've used a list from Clifton Fadiman.Kanakia: Yes.Oliver: Rather than from Mortimer Adler or Harold Bloom or several others. Why this list?Kanakia: Well, the best reason is that it's actually the list I've just been using for the last 15 years. I went to a science fiction convention in 2009, Readercon, and at this science fiction convention was Michael Dirda, who was a Washington Post book critic. He had recently come out with his book, Classics for Pleasure, which I also bought and liked. But he said that the list he had always used was this Clifton Fadiman book. And so when I decided to start reading the Great Books, I went and got that book. I have perused many other lists over time, but that was always the list that seemed best to me.It seemed to have like the best mix. There's considerable variation amongst these lists, but there's also a lot of overlap. So any of these lists is going to have Dickens on it, and Tolstoy, and stuff like that. So really, you're just thinking about, “aside from Dickens and Tolstoy and George Eliot and Walt Whitman and all these people, who are the other 50 authors that you're going be reading?”The Mortimer Adler list is very heavy on philosophy. It has Plotinus on it. It has all these scientific works. I don't know, it didn't speak to me as much. Whereas, this Clifton Fadiman and John Major list has all these Eastern works on it. It has The Tale of Genji, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Story of the Stone, and that just spoke to me a little bit more.Oliver: What modern books will be on a future Great Books list, whether it's from someone alive or someone since the war.Kanakia: Have you ever heard of Robert Caro?Oliver: Sure.Kanakia: Yeah. I think his Lyndon Johnson books are great books. They have changed the field of biography. They're so complete, they seem to summarize an entire era, epoch. They're highly rated, but I feel like they're underrated as literature.What else? I was actually a little bit surprised in this Clifton Fadiman-John Major book, which came out in 1999, that there are not more African Americans in their list. Like, Invisible Man definitely seemed like a huge missed work. You know, it's hard. You would definitely want a book that has undergone enough critical evaluation that people are pretty certain that it is great. A lot of things that are more recent have not undergone that evaluation yet, but Invisible Man has, as have some works by Martin Luther King.Oliver: What about The Autobiography of Malcolm X?Kanakia: I would have to reread. I feel like it hasn't been evaluated much as a literary document.Oliver: Helen DeWitt?Kanakia: It's hard to say. It's so idiosyncratic, The Last Samurai, but it is certainly one of the best novels of the last 25 years.Oliver: Yeah.Kanakia: It is hard to say, because there's nothing else quite like it. But I would love if The Last Samurai was on a list like this; that would be amazing.Oliver: If someone wants to try the Great Books, but they think that those sort of classic 19th-century novels are too difficult—because they're long and the sentences are weird or whatever—what else should they do? Where else should they start?Kanakia: Well, it depends on what they're into, or it depends on their personality type. I think like there are people who like very, very difficult literature. There are people who are very into James Joyce and Proust. I think for some people the cost-benefit is better. If they're going to be pouring over some book for a long time, they would prefer if it was overtly difficult.If they're not like that, then I would say, there are many Great Books that are more accessible. Hemingway is a good one and Grapes of Wrath is wonderful. The 19th-century American books tend to be written in a very different register than the English books. If you read Moby Dick, it feels like it's written in a completely different language than Charles Dickens, even though they're writing essentially at the same time.Oliver: Is there too much Freud on the list that you've used?Kanakia: Maybe. I know that Interpretation of Dreams is on that list, which I've tried to read and have decided life is too short. I didn't really buy it, but I have read a fair amount of Freud. My impression of Freud was always that I would read Freud and somehow it would just seem completely fanciful or far out, like wouldn't ring true. But then when I started reading Freud, it was more the opposite. I was like, oh yeah, this seems very, very true.Like this battle between like the id and the ego and the super ego, and this feeling that like the psyche is at war with itself. Human beings really desire to be singular and exceptional, but then you're constantly under assault by the reality principle, which is that you're insignificant. That all seemed completely true. But then he tries to cure this somehow, which does not seem a curable problem. And he also situates the problem in some early sexual development, which also did not necessarily ring true. But no, I wouldn't say there's too much. Freud is a lot of fun. People should read Freud.Oliver: Which of the Great Books have you really not liked?Kanakia: I do get asked this quite a bit. I would say the Great Book that I really felt like—at least in translation—was not that rewarding in an unabridged version was Don Quixote. Because at least half the length of Don Quixote is these like interpolated novellas that are really long and tedious. I felt Don Quixote was a big slog. But maybe someday I'll go back and reread it and love it. Who knows?Oliver: Now you wrote that the question of biography is totally divorced from the question of what art is and how it operates. What do you think of George Orwell's supposition that if Shakespeare came back tomorrow, and we found out he used to rape children that we should—we would not say, you know, it's fine to carry on to doing that because he might write another King Lear.Kanakia: Well, if we discovered that Shakespeare was raping children, he should go to prison for that. No. It's totally divorced in both senses. You don't get any credit in the court of law because you are the writer of King Lear. If I murdered someone and then I was hauled in front of a judge and they were like, oh, Naomi's a genius, I wouldn't get off for murder. Nor should I get off for murder.So in terms of like whether we would punish Shakespeare for his crime of raping children, I don't think King Lear should count at all, but it's never used that way. It's never should someone go to prison or not for their crimes, because they're a genius. It's always used the other way, which is should we read King Lear knowing that the author raped children, but I also feel like that is immaterial. If you read King Lear, you're not enabling someone to rape children.Oliver: There's an almost endless amount of discussion these days about the Great Books and education and the value of the humanities, and what's the future of it all. What is your short opinion on that?Kanakia: My short opinion is that the Great Books at least are going to be fine. The Great Books will continue to be read, and they would even survive the university. All these books predate the university and they will survive the university. I feel like the university has stewarded literature in its own way for a while now and has made certain choices in that stewardship. I think if that stewardship was given up to more voluntary associations that had less financial support, then I think the choices would probably be very different. But I still think the greatest works would survive.Oliver: Now this is a quote from the book: “I am glad that reactionaries love the Great Books. They've invited a Trojan horse into their own camp.” Tell us what you mean by that.Kanakia: Let's say you believed in Christian theocracy, that you thought America should be organized on explicitly Christian principles. And because you believe in Christian theocracy, you organize a school that teaches the Great Books. Many of these schools that are Christian schools that have Great Books programs will also teach Nietzsche. They definitely put some kind of spin on Nietzsche. But they will teach anti-Christ, and that is a counterpoint to Christian morality and Christian theology. There are many things that you'll read in the Great Books that are corrosive to various kinds of certainties.If someone who I think is bad starts educating themselves in the Great Books, I don't think that the Great Books are going to make them worse from my perspective. So it's good.Oliver: How did reading the Mahabharata change you?Kanakia: Oh yeah, so the Mahabharata is a Hindu epic from, let's say, the first century AD. I'm Indian and most Indians are familiar with the basic outline of the Mahabharata story because it's told in various retellings, and there's a TV serial that my parents would rent from the Indian store growing up and we would watch it tape by tape. So I'm very familiar with it. Like there's never been a time I have not known this story.But I was also familiar with the idea that there is a written version in Sanskrit that's extremely long. It is 10 times as long as the Iliad and the Odyssey combined. This Mahabharata story is not that long. I've read a version of it that's about 800 pages long. So how could something that's 10 times this long be the same? A new unabridged translation came out 10 years ago. So I started reading it, and it basically contains the entire Sanskrit Vedic worldview in it.I had never been exposed to this very coherently laid-out version of what I would call Hindu cosmology and ethics. Hindus don't really get taught those things in a very organized way. The book is basically about dharma, the principle of rightness and how this principle of rightness orders the universe and how it basically results in everybody getting their just deserts in various ways. As I was reading the book, I was like, this seems very true that there is some cosmic rebalancing here, and that everything does turn out more or less the way it should, which is not something that I can defend on a rational level.But just reading the book, it just made me feel like, yes, that is true. There is justice, the universe is organized by justice. It took me about a year to read the whole thing. I started waking up at 5:00 a.m. and reading for an hour each morning, and it just was a really magical, profound experience that brought me a lot closer to my grandmother's religious beliefs.Oliver: Is it ever possible to persuade someone with arguments that they should read literature, or is it just something that they have to have an inclination toward and then follow someone's example? Because I feel like we have so many columns and op-eds and “books are good because of X reason, and it's very important because of Y reason.” And like, who cares? No one cares. If you are persuaded, you take all that very seriously and you argue about what exactly are the precise reasons we should say. And if you're not persuaded, you don't even know this is happening.And what really persuades you is like, oh, Naomi sounds pretty compelling about the Mahabharata. That sounds cool. I'll try that. It's much more of a temperamental, feelingsy kind of thing. Is it possible to argue people into thinking about this differently? Or should we just be doing what we do and setting an example and hoping that people will follow.Kanakia: As to whether it's possible or not, I do not know. But I do think these columns are too ambitious. A thousand-word column and the imagined audience for this column is somebody who doesn't read books at all, who doesn't care about literature at all. And then in a thousand-word column, you're going to persuade them to care about literature. This is no good. It's so unnecessary.Whereas there's a much broader range of people who love to read books, but have never picked up Moby Dick or have never picked up Middlemarch, or who like maybe loved Middlemarch, but never thought maybe I should then go on and read Jane Austen and George Eliot.I think trying to shift people from “I don't read books at all; reading books is not something I do,” to being a Great Books card-carrying lover of literature is a lot. I really aim for a much lower result than that, which is to whatever extent people are interested in literature, they should pursue that interest. And as the rationalists would say, there's a lot of alpha in that; there's a lot to be gained from converting people who are somewhat interested into people who are very interested.Oliver: If there was a more widespread practice of humanism in education and the general culture, would that make America into a more liberal country in any way?Kanakia: What do you mean by humanism?Oliver: You know, the old-fashioned liberal arts approach, the revival of the literary journal culture, the sort of depolitical approach to literature, the way things used to be, as it were.Kanakia: It couldn't hurt. It couldn't hurt is my answer to that question.Oliver: Okay.Kanakia: What you're describing is basically the way I was educated. I went to Catholic school in DC at St. Anselm's Abbey School, in Northeast, DC, grade school. Highly recommend sending your little boys there. No complaints about the school. They talked about humanism all the time and all these civic virtues. I thought it was great. I don't know what people in other schools learn, but I really feel like it was a superior way of teaching.Now, you know, it was Catholic school, so a lot of people who graduated from my school are conservatives and don't really have the beliefs that I have, but that's okay.Oliver: Tell us about your reading habits.Kanakia: I read mostly ebooks. I really love ebooks because you can make the type bigger. I just read all the time. They vary. I don't wake up at 5:00 a.m. to read anymore. Sometimes if I feel like I'm not reading enough—because I write this blog, and the blog doesn't get written unless I'm reading. That's the engine, and so sometimes I set aside a day each week to read. But generally, the reading mostly takes care of itself.What I tend to get is very into a particular thing, and then I'll start reading more and more in that area. Recently, I was reading a lot of New Yorker stories. So I started reading more and more of these storywriters that have been published in the New Yorker and old anthologies of New Yorker stories. And then eventually I am done. I'm tired. It's time to move on.Oliver: But do you read several books at once? Do you make notes? Do you abandon books? How many hours a day do you read?Kanakia: Hours a day: Because my e-reader keeps these stats, I'd say 15 or 20 hours a week of reading. Nowadays because I write for the blog, I often think as I'm reading how I would frame a post about this. So I look for quotes, like what quote I would look at. I take different kinds of notes. I'll make more notes if I'm more confused by what is going on. Especially with nonfiction books, I'll try sometimes to make notes just to iron out what exactly I think is happening or what I think the argument is. But no, not much of a note taker.Oliver: What will you read next?Kanakia: What will I read next? Well, I've been thinking about getting back into Indian literature. Right now I'm reading Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. But there's an Indian novel called Jhootha Sach, which is a partition novel that is originally in Hindi. And it's also a thousand pages long, and is frequently compared to Les Miserables and War and Peace. So I'm thinking about tackling that finally.Oliver: Naomi Kanakia, thank you very much.Kanakia: Thanks for having me. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.commonreader.co.uk

Dzięki aplikacji randkowej można znaleźć miłość lub przyjaźń, ale można też znaleźć się w bardzo złym towarzystwie. 24-letnia Sydney Loofe z Nebraski chciała tylko się zakochać. Niestety, los zetknął ją dwojgiem zdeprawowanych ludzi, którzy nazywali samych siebie Czarownicą i Wampirem. Ich spotkanie zakończyło się w koszmarny sposób. "Któregoś dnia wszystko będzie wspaniale" – tylko ten wytatuowany na ramieniu napis pozwolił śledczym rozpoznać zwłoki Sydney…

Michigan clinches the outright Big Ten Title at the State Farm Center with an 84-70 win over Illinois. Mike Carpenter reacts to the disappointing loss, one in which the Wolverines proved their national title bona fides while the Illini enter March with some questions. Boswell, Wagler, and Mirkovic were strong, but the rest of the roster struggled mightily. Up next: Oregon on Tuesday.

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Red Boswell, President of the International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), longtime franchise executive, and father of three, for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, parenting, and building a life rooted in growth and strong relationships. Red brings more than 30 years of executive leadership across franchising, marketing, and entrepreneurship. As President of IFPG, he has helped grow the organization into the #1 franchise broker network, recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for seven consecutive years. Prior to IFPG, Red founded and scaled a 148-unit pet-service franchise system, launched a franchise and marketing consulting firm, and held senior growth and CEO roles within global franchise organizations. At the heart of this episode is Red's perspective on fatherhood and family. He shares what it's been like raising three entrepreneurial-minded children, navigating the transition into an empty-nest season, and why communication and intentionality are essential as kids grow more independent. Red also opens up about learning through failure, the importance of knowing yourself as a leader, and how maintaining a strong partnership with his wife has anchored both his personal and professional life. They explore franchising as a vehicle for opportunity, the often-underestimated role of franchise consultants, and why balancing ambition with family presence is key to long-term fulfillment. Red also touches on the hobbies and passions that keep him energized, from off-road electric skateboarding to water sports. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. Takeaways Why knowing yourself is foundational to entrepreneurship How failure becomes a catalyst for growth Raising kids with an entrepreneurial mindset Navigating the empty-nest transition Communication as the backbone of strong relationships The power of franchising as a growth vehicle Why family and work-life balance matter more than ever

In this heartfelt interview, Martha shares her journey of resilience and faith following her husband's traumatic brain injury. Discover how community, faith, and perseverance have shaped her path of caregiving, healing, and giving back. Martha Boswell is a full time caregiver for her husband David, a traumatic brain injury survivor. She plans events and hosts Caregiver Coffees for the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana, and she is the author of four books. Her latest novel, Nothing to Lose, is a faith-based fictional account of life with a brain injury—a story of redemption and resilience—available on Amazon. She loves spending time with her family and connecting with other caregivers. Please connect on Facebook @supperontheshelf Instagram @tbiwifelife   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Martha's Background 01:10 Perseverance and Faith in the Journey 02:06 Husband's Injury and Initial Shock 04:39 Life Before and After the Injury 09:23 The Fall and Immediate Aftermath 12:28 Medical News and Family's Response 14:05 Miracle Moment: Eyes Open in January 16:25 Early Rehabilitation and Challenges 19:43 Insurance and Financial Stress 21:28 Living with a Changed Husband 23:30 Rebuilding Marriage and Hope 26:29 Motivation and Purpose in Recovery 28:54 Living Safely and Caregiver Strategies 31:23 Support Groups and Community Resources 33:40 Faith as the Foundation 36:26 Lessons Learned and Resilience 38:37 Dark Moments and God's Use of Suffering 41:08 Creative Outlets and Healing 43:43 Self-Regulation and Spiritual Strength 45:52 Community Events and Support Initiatives 48:54 Connecting and Outreach Efforts 50:25 Recovery, Resilience, and Restoration 52:23 Hope in Eternity and Present Moments 54:20 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Mike Cagley, Ked Prince, Brad Sturdy & Illini Legend Marcus Griffin talk the Illini's 71-51 win over the Hoosiers & the return of Kylan Boswell. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & I on the Illini grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join our book club!https://www.patreon.com/LifeonBooksBooks mentioned in this episode:Boswell by Stanley Elkinhttps://amzn.to/3OacZ44https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781564781741The Murmurations by Carlos Labbehttps://amzn.to/4qyAMrWhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781960385017Tom's Crossing by Mark Z. Danielewskihttps://amzn.to/4aMiX3Lhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781524747718The Sellout by Paul Beattyhttps://amzn.to/4rMnKb4https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781250808240Invisible Man by Ralph Ellisonhttps://amzn.to/3O98Ey5https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780679732761Bomarzo by Manuel Mujica Lainezhttps://amzn.to/4kx448Nhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681379418Quicksand by Nella Larsenhttps://amzn.to/4bXv8fnhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781515432425One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquezhttps://amzn.to/4qCyzeNhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780060883287You Bright and Risen Angels by William T. Vollmannhttps://amzn.to/4a9mr0yhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780140110876The Melancholy of Resistance by Laszlo Krasznahorkaihttps://amzn.to/4rfcGnfhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811215046Stalingrad by Vasily Grossmanhttps://amzn.to/4tzhuoYhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681373270The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William Shirerhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781451651683A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toolehttps://amzn.to/4rN3NRphttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780802130204The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolanohttps://amzn.to/3MGL0sahttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780312427481Europe Central by William Vollmannhttps://amzn.to/4aJbaUphttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780143036593Whores for Gloria by William Vollmannhttps://amzn.to/4qwQMdGhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780140231571Poor People by William Vollmannhttps://amzn.to/4aNss2Ahttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780060878849

Dive into the Packers' kicking conundrum and salary cap chaos as host Ryan Schlipp breaks down why Brandon McManus deserves another shot despite his rough season. Drawing parallels to legends like Mason Crosby and Matt Prater, we explore how patience with kickers often leads to rewards, while rushing to cut could backfire big time. Then, we tackle the team's cap situation, scrutinizing hits from Rashan Gary, Aaron Banks, Elton Jenkins, and more. Defending McManus: Stats show down years are common; examples from Boswell, Myers, and others prove rebounds happen. Salary Cap Breakdown: Analyzing potential cuts, restructures, and dead cap for Gary ($28M hit), Banks ($25M), and Jenkins ($24M). Player Futures: Insights on extensions for Wyatt, Watson, and others amid injury concerns and prove-it seasons. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite platform to never miss an episode—your support keeps the Packers talk going strong! #Packers #NFLCap #BrandonMcManus #GoPackGo To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Dive into the Packers' kicking conundrum and salary cap chaos as host Ryan Schlipp breaks down why Brandon McManus deserves another shot despite his rough season. Drawing parallels to legends like Mason Crosby and Matt Prater, we explore how patience with kickers often leads to rewards, while rushing to cut could backfire big time. Then, we tackle the team's cap situation, scrutinizing hits from Rashan Gary, Aaron Banks, Elton Jenkins, and more. Defending McManus: Stats show down years are common; examples from Boswell, Myers, and others prove rebounds happen. Salary Cap Breakdown: Analyzing potential cuts, restructures, and dead cap for Gary ($28M hit), Banks ($25M), and Jenkins ($24M). Player Futures: Insights on extensions for Wyatt, Watson, and others amid injury concerns and prove-it seasons. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite platform to never miss an episode—your support keeps the Packers talk going strong! #Packers #NFLCap #BrandonMcManus #GoPackGo To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

What if art could serve as both a mirror to injustice and a sanctuary for the soul? What happens when the world tries to fit your identity into a narrow predetermined box? I sit down with multi-disciplinary artist Phoebe Boswell to explore the "porous space" between heritage and headline. From the lush landscapes of Kenya to the structured life rooms of London, Phoebe shares how she navigated a "rude awakening" in the West by building a visual language that refuses to be simplified. We delve into the power of multidisciplinary storytelling and the radical act of reclaiming one's voice after it has been challenged by the gatekeepers of industry.  Chapters 00:00 Exploring Identity Through Art 03:47 Childhood Influences and Cultural Displacement 07:05 Navigating Racial Identity in England 09:14 Finding Artistic Voice and Overcoming Criticism 16:48 The Complexity of Storytelling in Art 20:08 Community Engagement and Collaborative Art 26:34 Reclaiming Water and Personal Healing 31:51 The Evolution of Artistic Success 36:43 Redefining the Role of the Artist Connect with Phoebe:   Follow Phoebe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoebe.boswell/?hl=en Phoebe's website: https://www.phoebeboswell.com/ Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.comFollow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com   This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives    

Join our book club!  / lifeonbooks  Get the Freedom App to remove distractions and read more books:https://freedom.sjv.io/N9074OJoin the Life on Books mailing list to stay up to date on all of our latest book giveaways, projects, and more!https://linktw.in/BRYAnVhWant to read one book from every country? Check out our resource online:https://linktw.in/ZeoltyWant to know my all time favorite books? Click the link below!https://bookshop.org/shop/lifeonbooksFollow me on Instagram:  / alifeonbooks  Follow Andy on Instagram  / metafictional.meathead  Books mentioned in this episode (using these links helps to support the show)One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquezhttps://amzn.to/3MRQ0Kmhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780060...Stalingrad by Vasily Grossmanhttps://amzn.to/498NQgIhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681...The Logos by Mark Desilvahttps://amzn.to/4q1aVsWhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781955...The Sellout by Paul Beattyhttps://amzn.to/4b6VzPchttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781250...Boswell by Stanley Elkinhttps://amzn.to/3LHiV3Ehttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781564...Mr. Weightlifting by Richard BakI, Grape by Brock Clarkehttps://amzn.to/3YSH4XThttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781946...Solenoid by Mircea Carterescuhttps://amzn.to/4pQx8sMhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781646...Marshland by Otohiko Kagahttps://amzn.to/49KEdFqhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781628...Radiant Terminus Antoine Volodinehttps://amzn.to/4pQKndahttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781940...Natural Causes by Nina Lykkehttps://amzn.to/4qTsRWzhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781948...A Thousand Peaceful Cities by Jerzy Pilchhttps://amzn.to/49Y9d58https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781934...Tomas Jonsson, Best Seller by Guðberger Bergssonhttps://amzn.to/3NAOexwhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781940...Children in Reindeer Woods by Kristin Omarsdottirhttps://amzn.to/4pRpwWYhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781934...A Thousand Forests in One Acornhttps://amzn.to/49NX5Dw

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 89-70 win. The guys break down the hits and misses from the game, including Andrej Stojakovic's best game as an Illini, Jake Davis stepping up as a starter, Keaton Wagler's near-triple-double and some underwhelming bench performances. The guys then look ahead to Saturday's game at Purdue. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS * Omaha Steaks: Go to https://www.OmahaSteaks.com to get an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring us! * MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ILLINI at shopmando.com! #mandopod Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: * Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  * Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct  Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/4bHbUKz To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textA hometown linebacker returns to Austin with a clear purpose, shaped by a winning high school culture, a resilient prep year, and a growth season at Akron. We trace the choices, coaches, and family support that helped him bet on himself and land at Texas with championship intent.• portal pressure on high school recruiting• Lake Travis standards and off-season demands• lessons from Akron and a coach who slowed the game• why snaps matter more than stars• choosing the portal with confidence and timing• early team chemistry and a we-first mindset• building camaraderie fast in a transfer era• a prep school road trip story that tests resolveSupport the showPlease like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

OTF reacts to Akron transfer LB Markus Boswell committing to Texas, what he will bring to the Longhorns defense in 2026 and more!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No two NFL franchises share a connection as unique as the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants. Linked by family ownership, shared players, and championship success, their stories have frequently run side by side and occasionally crossed paths. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the unique history that binds these two franchises.Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | HardcoverConnect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

A listen back to the times I was set free at both Boswell and Wigtown Book Festivals featuring Rupert Everett, Louise Minchin, Wayne Sleep, Dom Joly and Andrew O'Hagan.

Megan Boswell dichiara che la sua bambina di appena un anno e mezzo, Evelyn, è scomparsa e che pensa sia stata rapita. Mentre si cerca la piccola ovunque, gli investigatori si accorgono di molte incongruenze nel resoconto della madre sugli eventi prima della scomparsa.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-mistery--5398711/support.

Megan Boswell dichiara che la sua bambina di appena un anno e mezzo, Evelyn, è scomparsa e che pensa sia stata rapita. Mentre si cerca la piccola ovunque, gli investigatori si accorgono di molte incongruenze nel resoconto della madre sugli eventi prima della scomparsa.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-mistery--5398711/support.

Many business owners know LinkedIn is powerful—but few are using it to its full potential. In this episode, Lianne Kim sits down with LinkedIn visibility strategist Dee Boswell-Buck to uncover timeless strategies and fresh trends that help entrepreneurs grow their leads, credibility, and revenue on the world's largest professional platform.From optimizing your profile to leveraging newsletters and LinkedIn Live, Dee shares practical, actionable steps that will help you stand out and connect with the right clients. Whether you're brand new to LinkedIn or ready to refine your approach, this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence to use LinkedIn strategically in 2026In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you'll discover:‌Why optimizing your LinkedIn profile is non-negotiableHow to use keywords and skills to boost visibilityThe importance of sharing relevant, authority-building contentHow to network intentionally and build meaningful connectionsWhy LinkedIn newsletters are a hidden gem for reach and credibilityHow LinkedIn Live can expand your audience and showcase your expertiseWhen LinkedIn Premium is worth the investmentThe mindset shifts required to scale without burning outTimestamps:‌ ‌01:00 – Meet Dee Boswell-Buck, LinkedIn visibility strategist04:00 – Timeless strategies: profile optimization and content that connects10:00 – Networking intentionally vs. “posting and praying”18:00 – What's working now: newsletters, live video, and more24:00 – Leveraging LinkedIn Premium for credibility and reach29:00 – Final thoughts: using LinkedIn to grow leads and authority ‌Connect with Dee:Her website: https://www.deeboswellbuck.com/ Her IG: https://www.instagram.com/deeboswell_buck/?hl=en Her LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-boswell-buck/ — ‌Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoach Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandco Podcasting support: https://theultimatecreative.com

January 7, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 74 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Baltimore Ravens firing HC John Harbaugh on Tuesday and all of the fallout and related items associated with that move. We discuss candidates to succeed Harbaugh in Baltimore and much more. We also discuss whether Harbaugh's firing has any impact on the Steelers quickly deciding to move on from HC Mike Tomlin, should he lose in the Monday Wild Card game. After quite a bit of head coaching talk from around the NFL, Alex and I talk quite a bit about Steelers K Chris Boswell and his failed extra point attempt late in the Week 18 game against the Ravens. Specifically, we discuss that miss by Boswell being in the books as a blocked kick and whether the tape shows any conclusiveness to that being the case. We also discuss the confusion related to the initial official scoring related to the Boswell failed extra point attempt. Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger made an interesting statement on his Tuesday podcast regarding a recent conversion that he had with Boswell, so we make sure to discuss that briefly. The Steelers made a practice squad move on Tuesday, so Alex and I make sure to cover that transaction early in this show. We also discuss the Steelers roster officially being at 52 players as of Wednesday morning. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference on Tuesday and as usual, Alex and I parse all of the notable things that he had to say to the media. We discuss his comments on the team's health heading into Super Wild Card week. We discuss how healthy the team is right now and the possibility of a few players having their 21-day practice windows opened on Thursday. Tomlin talked about special teams play on Tuesday, so Alex and I discuss that topic on the heels of the team's Week 18 win against the Ravens. We also go over what Tomlin had to say about the play of DT Keeanu Benton and DT Cameron Heyward against the Ravens. We make sure to cover Tomlin's comments on the team starting faster as well as what he had to say about the return from suspension of WR DK Metcalf. Alex and I begin our weekly recap of the All-22 tape of the Steelers' last game, the Sunday night home win against the Ravens. We start on the defensive side of the football and spend a lot of time discussing the play of several individual players. After thoroughly discussing the defensive tape from Week 18, Alex and I then do the same when it comes to the offensive side of the football. The 2025 All-Pro selections should come out on Friday, so ahead of that, Alex and I go over the list of Steelers players likely to receive votes. We also give our thoughts on the two players on the team that are most likely to be voted First-Team selections. This 110-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted and we wrap things up by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Boswell from WordIsBondTV joins us to figure out whether 2025 was Fine Shyt or Chopped. TONY BOSWELL@WordIsBond @WordIsBondTV on IG wordisbondtv.com MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

"Jesus wants us to come to Him and release all that weighs us down."Leave a comment for Mary: https://incourage.me/?p=255219--Pick up the winter issue of DaySpring's Everyday Faith Magazine! From cover to cover, you'll find stories of comfort and joy, including a Christmas Bible Reading Plan, tips to help you actually mail your holiday cards, a word of the year quiz, and new holiday recipes and traditions. Get your copy today on DaySpring.com or at your local Sam's Club, Costco, CVS, Walmart, or wherever you buy magazines. The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

Best known as one half of acclaimed Sheffield electronic duo Hiem - whose disco-infused productions have graced labels like Crosstown Rebels and Eskimo, and featured collaborations with Phil Oakey and Roots Manuva - Boswell is now stepping out under his full birth name for a bold solo venture into stranger sonic territory. "I Know What I Saw" trades "lissom disco" for the eerie glow of unexplained phenomena, weaving a compelling tale of skywatching and UFO abductions in Sheffield. Originally from North Wales and a veteran of the UK electronic scene since the early '90s rave days in Liverpool, Boswell has worn many hats 0 from his early Subboy white labels to his Bozzwell alias on Suicide Recordings, and his critically acclaimed 2010 solo album "Bits & Pieces." he's following his vision intomore atmospheric waters. Out today via Atlantis Audio, the track offers our first glimpse of Boswell's forthcoming album *Going Down Slow*, due January 19th, 2026. It's a bold shift in direction from an artist unafraid to explore the unknown, Press play and keep your eyes on the skies. Listen below: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-david-j-boswell-i-know-what-i-saw-atlantis-audio/

In this episode, Matt Boswell talks about the importance and beauty of our worship. Matt Boswell is a pastor at the Trails Church in North Texas. He also serves as professor of worship ministries at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an author and hymn writer, known for songs including  “His Mercy Is More” and “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery.” He is also the author of 'What If I Don't Like My Church's Music?' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “Hymn Stories: 'His Mercy Is More'" with Matt Boswell & Matt Papa: ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Kyle Worley is joined by Matt Boswell to have a conversation about worship and hymns in the local church.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why should we value the congregational voice of the church?What's the difference between a psalm? A hymn? And a spiritual song?Are hymns just old songs?What's your favorite hymn? Why?What do you tell the person who says, “I don't like the singing? Just give me some preaching.”How do you determine what songs you sing in your church?What's your opinion on songs that emerge from churches or ministries where you'd disagree with the teaching of that ministry's theology?Tell me about the Sing hymnal - why a new hymnal and why now?Guest Bio:Matt Boswell is a hymn-writer and pastor of The Trails Church in Celina, Texas. He also serves as Professor of Worship Ministries at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and leads Doxology & Theology, a ministry focused on corporate worship.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 1:15-20, Philippians 2:6-11, John 13:35Hark the Herald Angels SingBe Thou my Vision“The Sing! Hymnal” by Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcast:Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Steelers come off an embarrassing loss to the Buffalo Bills, a game in which they gave up a record 249 yards on the ground in Pittsburgh.  Now, the noise regarding Mike Tomlin's future with the team are at an all time high.  When former Steelers legends James Harrison and Ben Roethlisberger both say they think its time to move on from head man, people start to take notice.  Unfortunately for the Steelers, the next team up on the schedule is an AFC North matchup that takes the team to Baltimore, a team who put up a record 300 yards on the ground in their last meeting.  Join Jeremy Kohlman and Wil Masisak as they break down the team's performance against the Bills, explore what lies ahead — including the pivotal matchup with the Ravens — and take a tour around the NFL, where Week 14 delivers several playoff-caliber showdowns.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson hypothesize what would've happened if K Chris Boswell would've had the opportunity to try and tie the game with a field goal at the end of the Steelers-Bears game on Sunday. Also, former Steeler Trai Essex comes on The Fan Hotline. November 25, 2025, 8:00 Hour

Dena Hildebrand, Director of the tremendous "Voice Unbroken" documentary on the comeback of Art Hains, and Michele Boswell, founder of the "My Mom Calls It Soccer" podcast join us to talk about their projects! Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Steelers were outclassed by Packers and Aaron Rodgers lost out on his chance to beat his former team in a 35-25 loss in Pittsburgh.  This week the task doesn't get any easier the most efficient offense since the turn of the century comes to town as Daniel Jones has lead the Indianapolis Colts to an NFL record best 7-1.  Join Jeremy Kohlman and Wil Masisak as they ponder everything that went wrong against the Packers, look at Steelers personnel and how they look to fare against the Colts, and peruse around the NFL Week 9 slate to pick some winners in some other intriguing matchups.

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Donny's Game Balls without Donny. Boswell gets Poni's third game ball. Rashan Gary gets Mullsy's third game ball. Poni's second game ball goes to Jordan Love. Mullsy gives Love his first game ball. Tucker Kraft gets Poni's first and Mullsy's second game ball.

Welcome to Monsters on the Edge, a show exploring creatures at the edge of our reality in forests, cities, skies, and waters. We examine these creatures and talk to the researchers studying them.Dale Boswell, from Phenix City AL, is a Professional Country Music Singer/Songwriter turned Bigfoot Researcher.In 2007, Dale wrote and recorded a Powerful Tribute in Honor of Our Fallen Heroes. The Patriotic Ballad, entitled "My Soldier Prayer", is considered by many, to be a standard amongst our American Military Tributes.In 2014, he developed an interest in the Sasquatch Phenomenon. He has extensively researched the mystery, developing a vast knowledge pertaining to these Amazing Beings often referred to as Bigfoot.Dale, in his opinion, has no doubt that they are, as he often states, "As real as you and I". He has personally encountered these Creatures, captured on Film, and compiled enough evidence to verify, in his opinion, the existence of an unknown species roaming the woodlands.Dale is currently enjoying Speaking and performing at Bigfoot Conventions and Conferences, where he is often referred to as "The Singing Bigfoot Guy!"Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/DALEBOSWELLMUSICYoutubehttps://youtube.com/@daleboswell?si=zlrlsn-yJmWx7R6HHowl analysishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GClsbtwKQs4Click that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones each Monday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have ten different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORKTo find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

Achieving your financial goals in the world of commercial open-source requires careful planning and strong commitment. Ben Rometsch is joined by Matt Althauser and Alex Boswell, founding partners of Polychrome, who share their journey from hitting their first $10k annual recurring revenue to reaching their first $1M ARR. Matt and Alex talks about the role of a dedicated community support in shaping their financial strategies and the importance of setting clarity on their target customers' needs. They also reveal their secrets in building a well-rounded team and navigating the ever-changing licenses for open-source projects.

The Steelers field was poor at Acrisure Sunday. Mike Tomlin was frustrated by it and Chris Boswell slipped. Boswell could have been injured. The Steelers are tearing up the field. The Penguins play in Anaheim tonight at 10:30. How long will Kyle Dubas' Pens rebuild go?

Aaron Rodgers complained about the condition of the field at Acrisure Stadium yesterday. The Steelers are lucky that Chris Boswell did not suffer a significant injury after he slipped on a field goal attempt late in the game. Poni mentions that the Dolphins also have a college team play games at their stadium.

Will Stewart is a singer/songwriter and Ford Boswell is a pedal steel player from Birmingham, AL. Here is their "Closed on Sundays" set, followed by an interview on what's been on the mind.Subscribe, rate, and review the show!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

60 SECOND HEADLINES: Davidson Boswell joins to talk Stephen Miller, Every time Hamas said YES, and the failure of Trumps 20 point plan for Palestine. Watch “Views from AmandaLand” Wed 10a EST at Youtube.com/AmandaSealesTV!Listen to the podcast streaming on all podcast platforms.Advertise on the show! Go to https://www.amandaseales.com/book-me This is a Smart Funny & Black Production

We had our friend Tony Boswell (WordIsBondTv) on the show to talk about his new project (support him) and Rave Guys. What even is a rave? Should a new father go to one? Should we be tipping bartenders? What is the one problem of the Shrek Raves? Are there satanic people making you satanic at their raves? Finally, a 50 year old woman describes what a rave is. There is more Chris at https://www.patreon.com/notevenashow And for more Guys content, streams and SHOCKTOBER: a deep dive into shock jocks you can click patreon.com/guyspodcast, Join us on the Sunday Night Stream every Sunday night at 8:00 EST at twitch.tv/notevenashowand I am on https://bsky.app/profile/murderxbryan.bsky.social  Guys is on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/guys.pod Guys has a Post Office Box now! PO Box 10769 Columbus Ohio 43201

What is the biggest reason why Mike Tomlin has such a good record in one-score games?

What is a wi**er? Noel Ignatiev, author of How The Irish Became White has thoughts, and Tony Boswell from WORDISBONDTV joins us to discuss. Charlie Kirk ep coming soon we promise. WORDISBONDTV https://www.youtube.com/@wordisbondtv420/ @wordisbond FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA

Covino & Rich have Nerf balls for 'BIG MIKE'S WORDS OF WISDOM!' They have a great story about Steelers stud kicker Chris Boswell. He was made fun of in school over the position! They guys discuss finding your niche. 'MID WEAK MAJOR' brings the laughter! Plus, fan behavior recap & Mac Jones' chance to shine!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThe boys are back and riding high after the Steelers edged out the Jets 34–32 on a 60-yard Boswell kick. Rodgers had some spicy words for his old team, we're talking predictions for the Seahawks matchup, and Pittsburgh got a little less golden with the WDVE sign coming down. Over on the scanner, raccoons are risking it all on the power lines, a Home Depot bathroom beatdown broke out, and two guys in East Liberty almost stripped down mid-argument.Then it's time for Corn Dick of the Week—featuring an “anal rail gun” MRI mishap, a drunk Canadian joyriding in a Barbie Jeep, Tuco from Breaking Bad getting arrested, and a college football player who thought mom and dad's checkbook would cover a $270K boat robbery. Plus, we break down the survey that says Rogan listeners are officially a dating red flag. Brother in Arms brings Druski in white face at NASCAR, a breakdancing tax protestor, Japan's robo-suits for the elderly, and one wholesome tennis ball handoff. We wrap it up with Gear Grinders and “What Would Greenfield Do?”—mascot suits, mystery drinks, and the eternal Pittsburgh battle: potholes or snow shoveling.All that and more on this week's episode of Greenfield's Finest Podcast!Check out our upcoming events, social media, and merch sale at the link below ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/GFP Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media ⁠https://www.lanemediapgh.com/

This is the first interview in a new Crossway Podcast mini-series called "Hymn Stories,"  where Matt interviews modern hymn writers and musicians about their hymns, all of which are featured in the brand new 'Sing! Hymnal,' published by Crossway in partnership with Getty Music. Matt Boswell is an author, hymnwriter, the lead pastor of The Trails Church in North Texas, and the President of Doxology & Theology. Matt Papa is a singer, hymn writer, author, and worship leader. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

A mother from East Tennessee has been sentenced to an additional 33 years in prison following her conviction for the murder of her 15-month-old daughter, whose disappearance was reported and whose body was later discovered in a trash can.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Key points from this episode: • Factionalism in the Church: Acknowledging the presence of division within the church and its potential benefits as an “immune system,” while also expressing a desire to avoid unnecessary factionalism. • Historical Perspective on Holiness Movements: Discussing George Marsden's book Fundamentalism and American Culture, which, among other things, explores holiness movements from the 1880s to the 1920s, highlighting the role of women in hymnology and the feminization of spirituality. • Navigating Conflict in Ministry: Addressing the complexities of conflict in ministry, emphasizing the need to distinguish between pugnaciousness and necessary battles, and urging wise and purposeful engagement in conflicts. • Ministry's True Nature: Ministry is not about being helpful but about honoring God and protecting the flock, even if it means facing the disapproval of your elder board. • Conflict Resolution: Judging the value and fruit of conflict is difficult and often impossible until long after the conflict has resolved. • Leadership in Ministry: True leadership in ministry is not about seeking approval or building a following but about doing what pleases God and what is best for the sheep. This approach will bring conflict inexorably. Other mentions:Boswell's Life of JohnsonJames Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small***Out of Our Minds Podcast: Pastors Who Say What They Think. For the love of Christ and His Church.Out of Our Minds is a production of New Geneva Academy. Are you interested in preparing for ordained ministry with pastors? Have a desire to grow in your knowledge and fear of God? Apply at www.newgenevaacademy.com.Master of Divinity / Bachelor of DivinityCertificate in Bible & TheologyIntro and outro music is Psalm of the King, Psalm 21 by My Soul Among Lions.Out of Our Minds audio, artwork, episode descriptions, and notes are property of New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media, published with permission by Transistor, Inc. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In 1911, Indianapolis' pioneering female doctor was found nearly decapitated in her locked apartment with no sign of how the killer entered or escaped—and the murder weapon had vanished without a trace.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: A child walking into their parent's room in the middle of the night is something every parent who has ever had a child has experienced on multiple occasions – but one parent's experience ended with a dark twist. (The Child Not Really There) *** Georgette Bauerdorf was a young socialite with a grand future – when her life was cut short in the dead of the night. Her screams went unanswered, and her murder became a mystery. And Georgette's murder remains unsolved almost 80 years later. (The Unsolved Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf) *** The bat is a mysterious creature. To some, such as the Chinese, it is considered a symbol of luck. To others such as the Europeans and Americans, it is seen as something scary. And of course horror films see it as the flying form of Bela Lugosi. But the Mayans might have the strangest, or maybe coolest – depending on your outlook – opinion on the bat; they believe it is the representation of a deadly vampire god. (Camazotz: The Death Bat Vampire God) *** Helen Knabe's life was remarkable, in the best sense of the word. Unfortunately, her death was also remarkable, but in the worst possible way.
 (The Deadly House Call) *** Blanche Monnier was kept locked in her bedroom for a quarter of a century. When finally rescued she looked inhuman. What her mother did to her was inhumane. (Locked In Her Room For 25 Years) *** An historian has come forward saying that his father, the former Commander of White Sands Missile Range in the 1940s, analyzed some of the material found at the UFO crash site at Roswell. I'll tell you what he found.(Navy Captain Tested Roswell UFO Debris) *** The lynching of Sheriff Henry Plummer poses one of the most haunting mysteries of the Old West. But I'll share some of the details that not everyone has heard about this grim 1863 incident. (The Lynching of Sheriff Plummer)ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:50.059 = The Deadly House Call00:16:17.448 = Camazotz: The Death Bat Vampire God00:19:38.471 = Locked In Her Room For 25 Years00:27:06.447 = Unsolved Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf00:32:45.952 = Child Not Really There00:36:27.996 = Navy Captain Tested Roswell UFO Debris00:47:55.099 = Lynching of Sheriff Plummer01:09:13.573 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Deadly House Call” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/ybq4snl6“The Unsolved Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf” by Elisabeth Tilsra for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/yae6ccll“The Child Not Really There” by Kest from Your Ghost Stories: https://tinyurl.com/y8qvyp7u“Camazotz: The Death Bat Vampire God” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/ydbxxuaw“Locked In Her Room For 25 Years” from Bugged Space: https://tinyurl.com/y9tsr6m7“Navy Captain Tested Roswell UFO Debris” by Anthony Bragalia for UFO Explorations: https://tinyurl.com/yazkthbn“The Lynching of Sheriff Plummer” by R.E. Matter and R.E. Boswell for Wild West Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/ydffcl8c=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 17, 2020NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HelenKnabe#HelenKnabe #HelenKnabeMurder #UnsolvedMurder #LockedRoomMystery #TrueCrime #IndianapolisMurder #1911Murder #ColdCase #DrHelenKnabe #ImpossibleMurder #UnsolvedMysteries #HistoricalTrueCrime #FemaleDoctorMurdered #IndianaTrueCrime #VictorianMurder #MedicalPioneer #FirstBacteriologist #GermanImmigrant #WomenInMedicine #BizarreMurderTheories #WilliamCraig #AlonzoRagsdale #SethNichols #MissingMurderWeapon #LockedApartment #NearlyDecapitated #ThroatSlashing #ForensicEvidence #BloodyHandprint #FailedMurderTrial #TrueCrimeStories #MysteriousDeaths #VintageTrueCrime #October1911 #SelfMadeWoman #UnsolvedAmericanMurders #GothicMurder #BuddhistDeathSquad #BloodTransfusionTheory #ImpossibleCrime #TrueCrimeUnsolved #HauntedIndianapolis #GhostStories #MurderMystery #HistoricalMurders #CrimeInvestigation #DetectiveHarryWebster #Microtome #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrimeAddict

The focal point of our discussion today revolves around the profound impact of legacy, as articulated by our esteemed guest, Callie Claire Boswell, a bestselling author and World War II historian. In this engaging dialogue, we explore her multifaceted endeavors, which include painting, writing, and fostering significant conversations about resilience and the importance of preserving history. Boswell's insights not only illuminate the intricate tapestry of historical narratives but also emphasize the emotional complexities surrounding loss and the enduring human spirit. Our conversation delves into the intersection of personal experiences and collective memory, as well as the vital role of storytelling in shaping our understanding of the past and guiding future generations. Through her unique lens, we gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty and significance of our shared legacies.The conversation with Callie Claire Boswell, an accomplished author and historian specializing in World War II, embarks on a journey through the intricate layers of personal and historical narratives. The hosts engage with Boswell on her mission to support creators and caregivers in crafting meaningful stories that resonate across time, underscoring the vital connection between history and personal legacy. The dialogue reveals Boswell's artistic endeavors as well as her scholarly pursuits, presenting a holistic view of her multifaceted identity.Amidst the exploration of historical events, the episode takes a poignant turn as Boswell shares the impact of a recent personal loss, illuminating the emotional terrain of grief and remembrance. The hosts delve into the complexities of navigating sorrow while celebrating the lives of those who have passed, fostering a discussion that highlights the importance of honoring memories while also moving forward. This theme resonates deeply, as both hosts and Boswell reflect on their own experiences with loss and the ways in which they find solace and strength in shared narratives.The episode culminates in a meditation on the power of storytelling as a means of preserving history and fostering resilience. Boswell's insights encourage listeners to embrace their unique experiences and contribute to the collective narrative of humanity. The conversation serves as a reminder of the profound impact of our stories, both on ourselves and on future generations. Through a blend of historical reflection and personal introspection, this episode invites listeners to consider the legacies they wish to leave behind, ultimately fostering a sense of connection and purpose.Takeaways: Callie Claire Boswell emphasizes the importance of storytelling in preserving history and legacy. The podcast highlights the emotional complexities surrounding death and loss in our lives. Understanding diverse cultural backgrounds can enrich family connections and foster deeper relationships. The discussion explores how intuitive insights can guide individuals toward more meaningful lives. Links referenced in this episode callieclaire.comhomefrontdiary.comnativeamericanspiritwheel.comunlockyourinnermagic.comworldwar2coloringbook.com

August 8, 2025 - Season 16, Episode 7 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to discussing the recent transactions made by the Pittsburgh Steelers that include a new quarterback and offensive lineman being signed on Thursday. We go over the corresponding moves to those new signings and also discuss how a few more transactions might be on the way ahead of Saturday night. On Thursday, Steelers DT Cameron Heyward and K Chris Boswell both dominated the team's headlines due to their contract situations ahead of the 2025 regular season getting underway. Alex and I spend a lot of time in this show discussing why this contract news with both Heyward and Boswell has surfaced at this point of the offseason and what the options are for potentially appeasing both players. We talk about what could and likely will happen with both Heyward and Boswell prior to the regular season starting and how both players could still potentially be back in the same place a year from now when it comes to each's 2026 earnings. We make sure to discuss the pushbacks that a lot of fans seem to have when it comes to both players and specifically when it comes to Heyward. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin met with the media on Thursday to discuss the upcoming preseason game on Saturday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Alex and I go over the extensive list of players that Tomlin said won't play Saturday night and why. We also go over a few things that Tomlin had to say on Thursday about a few younger Steelers players such RB Kaleb Johnson, WR Roman Wilson, and ILB Payton Wilson. Alex and I then preview the Saturday night road preseason game against the Jaguars when it comes to all three phases. We discuss the likely staring units, playing time and even attempt to take a stab at the quarterback rotation used and playing time. We make sure to go over some of the key things we'll both be looking for against the Jaguars. Later in this show, Alex and I discuss what Steelers president Art Rooney II recently said about the team's travel plans for the Week 4 road game in Dublin, Ireland against the Minnesota Vikings. This 103-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap, and we make sure to answer a few listener questions at the very end. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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