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When does refusing to repeat a lie become complicity in it?The hardest question in documentary filmmaking is not how to find the truth. It is how to handle a lie. When a false story is already loose in the world, you have two choices that look almost identical on the page: refuse to repeat it, or amplify it by debunking it. The discipline of knowing which is which can decide whether your film tells the truth or makes the lie stronger.In this Deep Dive on Documentary First Episode 279 with Brian Pocrass, host Christian Taylor digs into the question Brian asked on tape about how much oxygen you give a lie. The conversation took thirty minutes to arrive there, but the question turns out to be the spine of every documentary that touches a contested story. This episode traces that question through C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life under the Nazi regime, Alexander Solzhenitsyn's 1974 essay Live Not By Lies, and a two thousand year old paradox in the book of Proverbs.The spine of the episode is Brian's question on tape: "The question is, how much oxygen do you give it?" That question runs straight into a paradox the rabbis of the Talmud spent centuries arguing over. Proverbs 26:4 says do not answer a fool according to his folly. Proverbs 26:5, the very next verse, says answer a fool according to his folly. The Talmudic resolution maps directly onto the filmmaker's dilemma: the stakes determine the answer. Christian closes the episode with her own test, drawn from her film The Girl Who Wore Freedom: the story of Michel de Vallavieille, the French farmer shot in the back by an American paratrooper on D-Day, and the famous Band of Brothers rumor she refused to put on screen.In this episode, Christian explores:Why every production company wanted Brian Pocrass to tell a different version of Heather O'Rourke's story than the one he ended up makingThe C.S. Lewis principle from The Screwtape Letters that the devil cares more about attention than beliefHow debunking a conspiracy theory can give the conspiracy a brand new piece of footage to point atDietrich Bonhoeffer's argument that silence in the face of evil is itself evilAlexander Solzhenitsyn's 1974 essay Live Not By Lies and the moral discipline of refusalThe two thousand year old paradox in Proverbs 26:4-5 and how the Talmudic rabbis resolved itWhy the Talmud's answer is sacred versus mundane stakes, and what that means for documentary filmmakersThe Michel de Vallavieille story from Christian's film The Girl Who Wore FreedomThe Band of Brothers rumor about Bill Guarnere that Christian refused to put on screenThe two questions every documentary filmmaker has to weigh before they amplify a storyChapters0:00 C.S. Lewis, the Devil, and Brian Pocrass's Question0:30 How Much Oxygen Do You Give a Lie?1:28 The Screwtape Letters and the Devil's Currency2:24 Bonhoeffer: Silence in the Face of Evil Is Evil Itself3:27 Solzhenitsyn's Live Not By Lies and Proverbs 264:59 The Girl Who Wore Freedom: Bill Guarnere and My Own Test6:14 The Question I Leave You WithFrequently Asked QuestionsWhen does debunking a lie make it stronger?Researchers at Data and Society documented this dynamic in a 2018 study called The Oxygen of Amplification. Repeating a false claim in order to refute it gives the claim attention, repeats the language, and trains the algorithm to surface it more. Britannica describes this dynamic as adding oxygen to the fire of misinformation. For documentary filmmakers, this means a debunking film about a conspiracy theory can leave viewers more familiar with the conspiracy than with the truth.What did Dietrich Bonhoeffer say about silence?Bonhoeffer's most famous line on the subject is silence in the face of evil is itself evil; not to speak is to speak; not to act is to act. Bonhoeffer was a German pastor in the 1930s who watched the German church surrender to the Nazi regime. He spent his adult life arguing against the silence of fellow pastors. The Nazis executed him in April 1945. His writings on costly discipleship remain among the most cited works of twentieth century theology.What is Alexander Solzhenitsyn's Live Not By Lies about?Live Not By Lies is the essay Solzhenitsyn released on the day the KGB arrested and deported him in 1974. He argues that while a single person cannot stop a lie from being told, every person can refuse to repeat it. The refusal itself is the action. The essay is one of the foundational moral texts of the dissident movement against Soviet totalitarianism and remains widely cited in discussions of personal moral resistance.How do the rabbis of the Talmud resolve Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5?Proverbs 26:4 says do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. Proverbs 26:5 says answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes. The Talmudic resolution is that the two verses apply to different kinds of stakes. When the fool is talking about something sacred, you answer. When the fool is talking about something mundane, you do not. The wisdom is in knowing which kind of stakes you are facing.How do documentary filmmakers handle conspiracy theories about their subjects?There is no industry standard. Each filmmaker has to weigh the specific story. Some choose to confront the conspiracy directly and risk amplifying it. Others refuse to give the conspiracy screen time and risk being accused of avoidance. The discipline is to ask what the documentary makes more solid in the world and who the actual audience is: the people who already believe the lie, or the people who deserve the truth.About the Source EpisodeDocumentary First Episode 279 with Brian Pocrass aired on June 9, 2026. Brian is an attorney based in Los Angeles and the producer of She Was Here, the 2026 documentary about the life and death of Heather O'Rourke. The film features Heather's family debunking the Poltergeist curse rumor that has surrounded her death for almost forty years.Episode link: https://pod.fo/e/427c08About The Girl Who Wore FreedomThe Girl Who Wore Freedom is Christian Taylor's documentary about the children of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France, and the American GIs who liberated their town on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The film centers on Danielle Patrix Van Den Heede, whose family hid GIs in the days after the invasion, and Michel de Vallavieille, the young farmer at Brecourt Manor who was shot in the back by an American paratrooper on D-Day and went on to build the Utah Beach Museum and become the mayor of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont.Website: https://thegirlwhoworefreedom.comAbout Documentary First: The Deep DiveEach week, host Christian Taylor takes an insight from a recent Documentary First filmmaker interview and explores it through literature, philosophy, theology, current culture, and the universal human experience. It is a companion show to Documentary First, built for documentary filmmakers, lovers of story, and anyone who wants to think more deeply about what we are watching. Christian Taylor is a documentary filmmaker (The Girl Who Wore Freedom, Heroes of Carentan), actor, voice actor, and podcast host based in the United States.Resources MentionedDocumentary First Episode 279 with Brian Pocrass: https://pod.fo/e/427c08She Was Here, directed by Nick Bailey, produced by Brian Pocrass (2026)The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (1942)Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), German pastor and theologianLive Not By Lies by Alexander Solzhenitsyn (1974 essay)Proverbs 26:4-5Talmud, Shabbat 30bThe Girl Who Wore Freedom, directed and produced by Christian Taylor: https://thegirlwhoworefreedom.comBand of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose (1992 book and 2001 HBO miniseries)The Oxygen of Amplification, Whitney Phillips, Data and Society Research Institute (2018)Listen and FollowListen to this episode on your preferred podcast app: https://pod.fo/e/[DD 279 CODE — TO BE ADDED ONCE EPISODE IS LIVE]Documentary First on all podcast apps: https://podfollow.com/documentary-firstYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@documentaryfirstSupport the show on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/DocumentaryFirstConnectDocumentary First on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/doc1stConnect with Christian Taylor on...

Cristiano Ronaldo Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Cristiano Ronaldo's week has been a reminder that even at 41, he is still writing chapters that matter for his biography, not just adding footnotes. Britannica recently updated his profile to underline that in 2024 he became the first men's player to score 900 official career goals, and now in Saudi Arabia he has just ended Al Nassr's long trophy drought by scoring twice to clinch the Saudi Pro League title, a development outlets like Britannica frame as a key late-career milestone that cements his impact on football beyond Europe. That league win, coming in what many see as the twilight of his playing days, will age as one of the defining moments of his post-Real Madrid narrative. In the broader arc of his story, ESPN and other major sports outlets have been looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup, positioning Ronaldo on the brink of a record sixth appearance on the biggest stage, and asking whether he and Lionel Messi could finally share a World Cup in the same tournament and perhaps even meet head to head in a knockout clash that would crown their two-decade rivalry. That speculative angle is unconfirmed, of course Portugal still has to finalize its squad and Ronaldo must stay fit but it speaks to how central he remains to global football economics, with analysts on platforms like YouTube even arguing Portugal's economy and tourism bump around 2026 could be significantly tied to Ronaldo's presence. On social media, data cited by style and culture outlet A Diamond Is Forever highlights that Ronaldo has generated more than two hundred thousand media mentions and nearly two hundred thousand social media mentions in the past year, more than double any other player, underscoring his ongoing commercial power and relevance to sponsors and fashion brands in the lead-up to 2026. That same coverage has placed him among the most stylish players expected at the World Cup, reinforcing his role as a lifestyle and luxury icon, not just a goal machine. Around him, the Ronaldo brand continues to echo in pop culture: even a viral chihuahua-dachshund named Ronaldo, covered by ABC News and other broadcasters, is racking up millions of views by “saving shots” in a backyard goal, a small but telling sign of how deeply his name sits in the cultural bloodstream. There are also constant low-level transfer and retirement rumors circulating on fan accounts and minor blogs, but as of now, no major outlet such as ESPN, BBC Sport, or Sky Sports has confirmed any imminent move away from Al Nassr or a formal retirement date. Until a top-tier source reports otherwise, those stories remain pure speculation and should be treated as such. That wraps up this episode of Cristiano Ronaldo Biography Flash. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Cristiano Ronaldo. And if you want more great biographies, search the term Biography Flash. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

La crisi climatica sarà presto aggravata, secondo gli esperti, dall'arrivo del Niño, un fenomeno climatico naturale caratterizzato da un aumento della temperatura superficiale delle acque del Pacifico con conseguenze in tutto il pianeta. Con Ferdinando Cotugno, giornalistaNel Regno Unito sta facendo molto discutere il caso di Henry Nowak, un ragazzo di 18 anni ucciso in strada lo scorso dicembre durante un'aggressione resa nota solo negli ultimi giorni. Con John Foot, storico, da BristolOggi parliamo anche di:Podcast • Nara Marconi - Voglio trasformarmi con il mondo di Giulia Morelli, Maria Lucia Schito e Silvia ScognamiglioCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

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Trinity Press International, 1996. Key use: Essential source for early Christian architectural adaptation, especially the shift from domestic and semi-domestic gathering spaces toward more specialized Christian buildings. White's work is useful for showing that early Christian architecture develops inside a broader Roman social and architectural world, not in isolation.White, L. Michael. The Social Origins of Christian Architecture, Volume II: Texts and Monuments for the Christian Domus Ecclesiae in Its Environment. Trinity Press International, 1997. Key use: Companion volume for the textual and archaeological evidence behind the domus ecclesiae, early meeting spaces, and the built environment of pre-Constantinian Christianity.Yale University Art Gallery. “Christian Building.” Dura-Europos: Excavating Antiquity. Key use: Strong anchor for the Dura-Europos Christian building and its wall paintings. Yale notes that the Christian paintings were uncovered in 1932 and that Clark Hopkins described the murals as preserved from more than three-quarters of a century before Constantine recognized Christianity in 312.Yale News. “House Call: A New Study Rethinks Early Christian Landmark.” 2024. Key use: Useful cautionary source for not oversimplifying Dura-Europos as merely a domestic “house church.” The report highlights recent scholarship reexamining how domestic the Dura Christian building really was and why its architectural classification needs care.Smarthistory. “Dura-Europos.” Key use: Accessible overview of Dura-Europos as a multicultural Roman frontier site, including the adapted Christian building used as a meeting place and baptistery in the first half of the third century.Peppard, Michael. The World's Oldest Church: Bible, Art, and Ritual at Dura-Europos, Syria. Yale University Press, 2016. Key use: Major source for the Dura-Europos Christian building, its baptistery, biblical imagery, ritual use, and the danger of reading the site too simply through later church categories.Snyder, Graydon F. Ante Pacem: Archaeological Evidence of Church Life Before Constantine. Mercer University Press, revised edition, 2003. Key use: Important archaeological source for Christian life before Constantine, especially material evidence for worship, burial, symbols, and everyday Christian practice before public imperial privilege. Mercer University Press identifies the book as focused on archaeological evidence of church life before Constantine.Jensen, Robin M. Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity: Ritual, Visual, and Theological Dimensions. Baker Academic, 2012. Key use: Core source for baptismal images, ritual meaning, water, initiation, death and rebirth, and the way visual programs frame baptismal practice.Jensen, Robin M. Understanding Early Christian Art. Routledge, 2000. Key use: Early Christian visual culture, catacomb imagery, baptismal scenes, Good Shepherd imagery, Jonah, Daniel, Lazarus, and the visual language of salvation and resurrection.Ferguson, Everett. Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries. Eerdmans, 2009. Key use: Major historical and theological source for baptismal practice, initiation, immersion, anointing, catechesis, and the development of baptismal rites.Johnson, Maxwell E. The Rites of Christian Initiation: Their Evolution and Interpretation. Liturgical Press. Key use: Development of initiation rites, catechumenate, baptism, post-baptismal rites, and how Christian initiation becomes structured over time.Spinks, Bryan D. Early and Medieval Rituals and Theologies of Baptism: From the New Testament to the Council of Trent. Ashgate, 2006. Key use: Long-range ritual and theological development of baptism, useful for tracking how early baptismal space later becomes more formalized.Britannica. “Catacomb.” Key use: Baseline definition of catacombs as subterranean cemeteries composed of galleries or passages with recesses for tombs; useful for correcting the popular misconception that catacombs were primarily secret churches rather than burial landscapes.Stevenson, James. The Catacombs: Rediscovered Monuments of Early Christianity. Thames & Hudson, 1978. Key use: Classic overview of Roman catacombs, burial architecture, inscriptions, symbols, and early Christian memory.Rutgers, Leonard V. Subterranean Rome: In Search of the Roots of Christianity in the Catacombs of the Eternal City. Peeters, 2000. Key use: Catacombs as archaeological and social evidence, including burial practice, community identity, and the relationship between Jews, Christians, and Roman funerary culture.Fiocchi Nicolai, Vincenzo, Fabrizio Bisconti, and Danilo Mazzoleni. The Christian Catacombs of Rome: History, Decoration, Inscriptions. Schnell & Steiner, 2002. Key use: Detailed treatment of catacomb history, inscriptions, burial spaces, and visual programs.Brown, Peter. The Cult of the Saints: Its Rise and Function in Latin Christianity. University of Chicago Press, enlarged edition. Key use: Essential source for the holy dead, saint veneration, relics, tombs, pilgrimage, and the way corporeal remains became central to Christian religious life. The University of Chicago Press describes Brown's work as exploring how worship of saints and their corporeal remains became central to religious life in Western Europe.Brown, Peter. The Body and Society: Men, Women, and Sexual Renunciation in Early Christianity. Columbia University Press, 1988. Key use: Christian body theology, asceticism, holiness, discipline, and why the body is so central to late antique Christian imagination.Yasin, Ann Marie. Saints and Church Spaces in the Late Antique Mediterranean: Architecture, Cult, and Community. Cambridge University Press, 2009. Key use: Churches, saints, relics, cult practice, community identity, and how sacred spaces are organized around holy bodies and memory.Grabar, André. Martyrium: Recherches sur le culte des reliques et l'art chrétien antique. Key use: Classic work on martyr shrines, relic cult, and the relationship between architecture, art, and the holy dead.van Gennep, Arnold. The Rites of Passage. Key use: Separation, liminality, and incorporation. Crucial for baptism, catechumenate, thresholds, initiation, and the movement from outsider to insider.Turner, Victor. The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure. Key use: Liminality, threshold states, ritual transition, and communitas. Useful for baptism, catacomb descent, martyr devotion, and controlled access.Kilde, Jeanne Halgren. Sacred Power, Sacred Space: An Introduction to Christian Architecture and Worship. Oxford University Press, 2008. Key use: Christian buildings as arrangements of power, worship, divine presence, and embodied access. Useful for thresholds, sanctuary divisions, nave, altar, and congregation.Kieckhefer, Richard. Theology in Stone: Church Architecture from Byzantium to Berkeley. Oxford University Press, 2004. Key use: Church architecture as theology made spatial. Useful for altar, pulpit, nave, threshold, symbolic layout, and worship practice.Krautheimer, Richard. Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture. Yale University Press / Pelican History of Art. Key use: Classic architectural history for early Christian and Byzantine buildings, including the shift from pre-Constantinian spaces to basilicas, baptisteries, martyr shrines, and later monumental forms.Mathews, Thomas F. The Clash of Gods: A Reinterpretation of Early Christian Art. Princeton University Press, 1993. Key use: Early Christian imagery, visual conflict, ritual meaning, and the development of Christian art within the Roman world.Elsner, Jaś. Imperial Rome and Christian Triumph: The Art of the Roman Empire AD 100–450. Oxford University Press, 1998. Key use: Roman visual culture, Christian adaptation, imperial imagery, and the shift into Christian public art and architecture.MacMullen, Ramsay. Christianizing the Roman Empire: A.D. 100–400. Yale University Press, 1984. Key use: Social and historical context for Christian expansion before and after Constantine, useful for understanding how Christian space changes as Christianity grows.Mango, Cyril. Byzantine Architecture. Key use: LonAlso want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. A

När korsfarare, sultaner och kalifer kämpade om makten i Mellanöstern växte en liten rörelse fram i skuggorna. Från bergsfästet Alamut byggde Hassan ibn Sabbah och hans anhängare ett nätverk av infiltratörer, agenter och lönnmördare som spred skräck genom hela regionen. Deras fiender kallade dem assassiner.I det här avsnittet av Historiepodden följer vi den verkliga historien bakom myten. Om attentat, korståg, propaganda och psykologisk krigföring i en medeltid där ingen kunde känna sig säker – inte ens kungar och sultaner. Och till slut: den katastrof som inte ens assassinerna kunde överleva. Mongolerna kommer.---Läslista (b la)Britannica. “Nizārī Ismāʿīliyyah.” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Senast uppdaterad 2 mars 2025. Hämtad 11 mars 2026.Jørgensen, Lise. “Fruktad lönnmördarsekt fick kämpa för livet.” Världens Historia, 2 augusti 2024. Hämtad 11 mars 2026. Kumm, Björn. Terrorismens historia. Lund: Historiska Media, 2006. Nordberg, Michael. Profetens folk: stat, samhälle och kultur i islam under tusen år. Ny utg. Stockholm: Pan, 2001.“Mordisk sekt spred skräck i Mellanöstern.” Världens Historia 1 (2007) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 78: Hometown Horrors This episode was recorded on April 9, 2026 and posted on May 16, 2026. Introduction Welcome to No Bodies Episode 78 Introductions to our panel of living dead talking heads - Lonely of Lonely Horror Club, Mike aka That Horror Teacher, Billy D of Halloween Babies Podcast, and Kenan aka Plague Doctor Al Today's Topic: Hometown Horrors Welcome to our crew's first special edition episode - Hometown Horrors - 0:3:00 Traditions of oral storytelling, folklore, and urban legends in history Urban legends from our childhoods The Coroner's Report - 0:12:20 Share an urban legend from your hometown or a piece of folklore from your heritage. Feature Length Review 1 - 0:14:00 Leptiricia (1973) Feature Length Review 2 - 0:28:00 Session 9 (2001) Feature Length Review 3 - 0:50:00 Cabin Fever (2002) Feature Length Review 4 - 1:07:00 Zombthology (2008) Closing Thoughts - 1:28:00 What is one country/culture within the world that you would like to have a horror film/more horror films from? Keep Up with Your Hosts Check out our instagram antics and drop a follow @nobodieshorrorpodcast.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video episodes coming soon! Take part in our audience engagement challenge - The Coroner's Report! Comment, share, or interact with any Coroner's Report post on our socials to be featured in an upcoming episode.  Lonely - read more from Lonely and keep up with her filmstagram chaos @lonelyhorrorclub on Instagram and www.lonelyhorrorclub.com. Mike - Follow Mike's reviews @thathorrorteacher on Instagram.  Billy D - follow Billy on Instagram @halloweenbabiespodcast and listen to Halloween Babies wherever you get your podcasts.  Kenan - Check out Kenan's Healthline discussions on YouTube here and here, and follow his horrific anatomy musings on Instagram @plaguedoctoral.  Music Credits No Bodies Theme - LHC Theme by Jacob Pini @jacob.pini Epic Optimist Theme - Main Titles from Who Shot Mamba? by Daniel J. Coe Apothecary Theme - The Apothecary of Alluring Anatomy & Astonishing Aromas by Billy Davis Fighting the Dragon Theme - Fighting the Dragon by Billy Davis Ghost in the Machine Theme - Ghost in the Machine by Billy Davis Leave us a message at (617) 431-4322‬ and we just might answer you on the show! Sources Abed, A. (2024, October 15). Urban legends and modern folklore. Medium. Retrieved May 15, 2026, from https://medium.com/@ayeshabed18/urban-legends-and-modern-folklore-7760a53c34bb  Comparing Urban Legends and Historical Folklore: A Cultural analysis. (2025, August 14). Folkrypt - Modern Folklore & Urban Legends. https://folkrypt.com/blog/comparing-urban-legends-and-historical-folklore-a-cultural-analysis  Drew, C. (2023, September 6). 101 Folklore Examples (2026). Helpful Professor. https://helpfulprofessor.com/folklore-examples/  Ostberg, R. (2026, March 6). Urban Legend. Britannica. Retrieved May 15, 2026, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/urban-legend  Popular Social Science. (n.d.). The history of storytelling: From oral traditions to modern literature. Popular Social Science. Retrieved May 15, 2026, from https://www.popularsocialscience.com/history-of-storytelling/

Vous avez sans doute déjà entendu parler de la catastrophe nucléaire de Tchernobyl. Ça a marqué toute une génération tellement l'événement a été traumatisant sur de nombreux points. Alors qu'est-ce qui a bien pu se passer là-bas pour que tout pète et qu'on se retrouve avec ce cauchemar sur les bras ? Ce que je vais vous raconter aujourd'hui, c'est ce qui s'est passé avant et après ce moment qui a secoué le monde entier, le 26 avril 1986, à 1 heure 23 minutes et 58 secondes du matin, il y a pile quarante ans.Bonne écoute !

Industrial water professionals often think about water in terms of treatment, compliance, reuse, and operational risk. John Durand brings a different but closely connected view: water as infrastructure, water as a managed resource, and water as a strategic part of energy development.  John Durand, one of the early pioneers of the water midstream sector and CEO of Magnificent Desolation, LLC, joins Trace Blackmore to explain how produced water moved from a disposal challenge to a large-scale infrastructure opportunity.  From Disposal Model to Managed Resource  John describes how the growth of horizontal drilling changed the scale of water management in the Permian Basin. A vertical well once used a fraction of the water required for today's horizontal wells, creating a need for pipelines, reuse systems, recycling strategies, and long-term infrastructure planning.  He explains that the water midstream sector emerged because the old approach—trucking water or simply sending it to disposal—could not keep pace with the volume. Today, the conversation has shifted toward produced water reuse, recycling, and the search for beneficial uses outside of oil and gas.  Produced Water, Salinity, and Future Use  John notes that produced water can carry very high salinity, sometimes many times higher than seawater. That creates treatment challenges, especially when thinking beyond oilfield reuse and toward broader industrial applications.  He also points to future opportunities for produced water in data centers, electric generation, cooling applications, and possibly other beneficial reuse pathways. The key message is clear: water once treated as waste may become an important resource if the industry continues to innovate responsibly.  Infrastructure, Trust, and Public-Private Partnerships  Beyond pipelines and treatment, John emphasizes the role of relationships. He shares examples from Midland and Odessa, where long-term water supply arrangements and wastewater treatment infrastructure created value for both communities and industry.  For water professionals, the lesson extends beyond oilfield water. Large infrastructure projects require technical expertise, capital, public trust, and long-term credibility. John's experience shows that durable solutions depend as much on trust and collaboration as they do on engineering.  Staying Curious in a Changing Industry  John closes with a practical leadership reminder: stay curious, ask better questions, and keep learning. Whether the topic is produced water, AI, energy independence, or infrastructure, he encourages professionals to dig deeper and continue expanding their understanding.  Listen to the full conversation above. Explore related episodes below. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge!    Timestamps  02:50 — Trace introduces the episode's central topic: the water midstream sector and how produced water is becoming a true asset instead of only a waste stream 06:31 — John Durand joins the conversation as one of the early pioneers of the water midstream sector and CEO of Magnificent Desolation 07:01 — John introduces his 41-year career in the energy business, his Louisiana roots, and his lifelong connection to oil and gas 08:08 — John explains the origin of the name Magnificent Desolation and its connection to Buzz Aldrin's words after walking on the moon 10:15 — John shares how lifelong curiosity, including reading an entire set of encyclopedias at age 12, shaped his career and learning mindset 11:28 — John walks through his energy career, from upstream oil and gas to natural gas marketing, power generation, conventional midstream, and eventually water midstream 14:22 — John explains how a call about water being "a big deal in the future" led him into Pioneer Natural Resources and large-scale water infrastructure 15:29 — John describes how the water midstream sector emerged as Pioneer built infrastructure to move water across a large acreage position 16:21 — John explains why horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing changed the scale of water demand and produced water management in the Permian Basin 17:39 — Trace asks John to define the water midstream sector, setting up a practical explanation of acquisition, movement, reuse, recycling, and disposal 19:57 — John addresses a common misconception about water midstream: the industry is moving beyond disposal toward reuse, recycling, and beneficial use 23:08 — John explains how the industry learned to manage massive water volumes through infrastructure, collaboration, and private capital investment 25:25 — John discusses produced water treatment considerations, including heavy metals, high salinity, desalination, and waste-product management 27:56 — John defines upstream, midstream, and downstream so listeners can understand how water midstream fits into the broader energy sector 30:09 — John explains why relationships matter in water midstream, especially when developing long-term projects and public-private partnerships 31:24 — John shares examples from Midland and Odessa, where municipal wastewater arrangements created long-term value for both communities and industry 34:31 — John explains why trust is the foundation of lasting relationships and how completed projects can create credibility for future opportunities 38:26 — John reflects on when he realized the water midstream sector was becoming durable and strategically important as private capital entered the space 40:03 — John looks ahead to the future of water midstream, including beneficial reuse, data centers, electric generation, and regional water infrastructure.  44:15 — John discusses how the geopolitical environment affects energy, water management, infrastructure, and U.S. energy independence.  01:04:02 — Words of Water with James McDonald   Quotes "I have always been a very curious individual."  "It was produced water and freshwater."  "The misconception is oil-filled water, and the midstream water industry is just handling waste."  "It's really relationships and how you create and develop those relationships."  "Once you develop that trust over time, that's what it comes down to."  "The future really is into that term that you're going to hear a lot more of, and that's beneficial reuse."  "Be curious, stay curious, ask the right questions, be bold."    Connect with John Durand  Phone: (214) 232-4953  Email: Johnrdurand19@gmail.com  Website: 6th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference - Oilfield Water Connection   News & Events for Oilfield Water Management - Oilfield Water Connection   LinkedIn: John Durand | LinkedIn     Guest Resources Mentioned   Oilfield Water Connection 6th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference - Oilfield Water Connection  Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Produced Water Society Inc  When Pride Still Mattered:  A Life of Vince Lombardi by David Maraniss  The Shadow of War: A Novel of the Cuban Missile Crisis by Jeff Shaara  Britannica's Permian Basin   Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned  AWT (Association of Water Technologies)  Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses  Submit a Show Idea  The Rising Tide Mastermind   Words of Water with James McDonald Today's definition is the cloudiness or haziness of water caused by suspended particles that scatter light.  Do you know the word or phrase?    2026 Events for Water Professionals  Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.   

The 1904 Olympic marathon in St. Louis may be the strangest race in history—featuring cheating, poison, chaos, and a winner who could barely stand. And yet… it was official.________________________________________This wasn't just a bizarre race—it was a breakdown of what “official” really means.Runners collapsed in extreme heat. One took a car. Another was chased off the course by dogs. The eventual winner was given strychnine and brandy just to keep moving.And yet… the result stood.In this episode of An Ounce, we examine the 1904 Olympic marathon—not just for what happened, but for what it reveals about systems, rules, and the gap between what's recorded… and what's real.If you value clear, honest storytelling about history, human behavior, and the limits of “official” truth—subscribe and follow along.________________________________________

Spectral evidence, Salem witch trials, dream accusations, historical justice failure—this rather shocking but true story reveals how people were condemned based on experiences that couldn't be proven, tested, or challenged.In 1692, during the Salem witch trials, people weren't just accused of crimes—they were accused of actions that supposedly took place in dreams. Courts accepted these claims as credible, and lives were lost as a result.This episode of An Ounce explores how a system can function exactly as intended… and still arrive at the wrong outcome when it accepts the wrong kind of evidence.If you value clear, thoughtful storytelling that challenges how we think about truth, certainty, and human behavior, consider subscribing and sharing this with someone who enjoys looking at history from a different angle.________________________________________

Send us Fan MailYou can feel how close we are to a world where your “digital agent” can take the meeting for you. The unsettling part is not the tech, it is the question it forces: what is left for humans when a bot can summarise, persuade, and perform?Sitting face to face with Dave Erasmus, we dig into the piece that still resists automation: the messy, emergent creativity that happens when two people actually share time, pay attention, and build trust.Dave's story is a masterclass in interdisciplinary learning. He has ridden major technology waves, stepped away to live off-grid in the woods, built global community through online video, and now finds his purpose reshaped by his daughter Mila's life on dialysis and her upcoming kidney removal. That personal reality grounds our conversation about AI, thought leadership, and what “good work” looks like when the future feels less predictable.We unpack Dave's three paradigms of knowledge: Britannica as gatekept knowledge, Wikipedia as crowdsourced knowledge, and a new AI-generated layer where machine-written pages like “Grocopedia” can end up cited as sources. From there we tackle trust, polarisation, and why we may all need a cognitive gym to protect our thinking. We also bring it back to the future of print technology, manufacturing innovation, and how “stumble-along” breakthroughs can jump fields when the right people share stories.Subscribe, share this with someone building in tech or print, and leave a review if it sparks a new way of thinking about learning, trust, and the AI era.Listen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint?FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, SpainFuturePrint Leaders Summit, 29 September '26, Valencia, SpainFuturePrint Industrial Print, 14-15 April '27, Munich, Germany

What if everything you think you know about nutrition is backwards… and the true source of all nutrients has been right in front of you the entire time? In this powerful solo episode, Darin breaks down one of the most fundamental, yet misunderstood, truths in biology: plants are the origin of nearly all life, energy, and nutrients on Earth. This isn't about ideology or diet trends, it's about core scientific principles that reshape how you think about food, energy transfer, and your place in the ecosystem. From photosynthesis and the origins of protein to the hidden inefficiencies of the food chain and the intelligence of soil microbiomes, this episode is a deep dive into why going closer to the source may be the most powerful shift you can make for your health, and the planet. What You'll Learn Why plants are the primary source of all nutrients and energy The science of photosynthesis and its role in sustaining life How the 10% energy transfer rule impacts your nutrition Why eating animals is essentially consuming "second-hand energy" The truth about protein, and why all amino acids originate from plants How soil microbiomes directly influence your health The real source of vitamins, minerals, and even oxygen Why phytoplankton produces up to 70% of Earth's oxygen The misconception around B12 and where it actually comes from How to think about food as a connection to the origin of life Chapters 00:00:03 – Opening: creating a roadmap to a SuperLife 00:00:33 – The plastic crisis and hidden everyday environmental impact 00:01:05 – Toxic exposure from common products like toothpaste 00:01:35 – Sustainable alternatives and reducing daily toxins 00:02:07 – Sponsor: Bite toothpaste and regenerative practices 00:02:48 – Opening the conversation: are you ready for a new perspective? 00:03:10 – The question no one asks: where do nutrients actually come from? 00:03:39 – Tracing food back to its true origin 00:04:08 – Every nutrient begins with plants 00:04:50 – Why Darin eats plant-based: beyond philosophy 00:05:24 – Strength, performance, and long-term plant-based living 00:05:55 – Science vs belief: shifting how you view food 00:06:05 – The foundational statement: all organic material originates from photosynthesis 00:06:21 – What photosynthesis really is and why it matters 00:06:44 – Plants as the base of every food chain 00:07:10 – Scientific confirmation: the foundation of life on Earth 00:07:54 – Plants as the only true producers of nutrients 00:08:07 – How sunlight becomes proteins, fats, and vitamins 00:08:51 – Photosynthesis as the source of all food and oxygen 00:09:06 – The biosphere's dependence on plant life 00:09:30 – What would happen if photosynthesis stopped 00:10:02 – The origin of photosynthesis billions of years ago 00:10:43 – Plants as the original creators of organic matter 00:11:09 – The Great Oxidation Event and the rise of oxygen 00:11:36 – Every breath you take comes from plants and phytoplankton 00:12:19 – Plants as the source of food, air, and life 00:12:39 – The thermodynamic argument for plant-based eating 00:13:10 – The 10% rule of energy transfer explained 00:13:45 – Why 90% of energy is lost between trophic levels 00:14:08 – What happens when you eat food: energy conversion 00:14:45 – From plant to cow to human: massive energy loss 00:15:08 – Why eating animals is highly inefficient 00:15:31 – Accessing nutrients at their origin 00:16:21 – Animals as processors, not creators, of nutrients 00:16:57 – "You're buying used goods": a new way to think about food 00:17:10 – Economic cost of second-hand energy 00:17:41 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality and frequency-based wellness 00:19:05 – Financial and nutritional inefficiency of animal products 00:19:55 – The protein myth: where amino acids really come from 00:20:28 – Essential amino acids and plant synthesis 00:21:02 – Plants as the origin of all protein building blocks 00:21:36 – Why animals don't create protein 00:22:04 – "Plants are the manufacturers, animals are the distributors" 00:22:34 – Energy loss through the food chain 00:23:02 – The microbiome connection: soil to gut 00:23:32 – Plants and microbes as a unified system 00:24:23 – Nitrogen fixation and why legumes are protein-rich 00:25:18 – Why there is no such thing as "no protein in plants" 00:25:53 – The hidden world of the soil microbiome 00:26:08 – Soil as a living ecosystem supporting plants 00:26:43 – The connection between soil, plants, and human health 00:27:18 – Eating plants as interacting with an ecosystem 00:27:53 – How microbes influence immunity and nutrient absorption 00:28:33 – Why animals are not the origin of nutrients 00:29:20 – Darin's global journey discovering nutrient-dense plants 00:29:55 – Going directly to the source vs relying on animals 00:30:31 – Where vitamins actually come from 00:31:05 – The truth about B12 and microorganisms 00:31:41 – Why animals are not the true source of B12 00:32:23 – Practical approach to B12 supplementation 00:32:56 – Minerals: from soil to plant to human 00:33:30 – How animals get minerals from plants 00:34:01 – Bioavailability and how to optimize plant nutrition 00:34:38 – Phytoplankton and oxygen production 00:35:17 – The core realization: plants are the origin of everything 00:35:51 – Darin's 20-year plant-based journey 00:36:18 – Eliminating the "middleman" in nutrition 00:36:53 – Moving closer to the source with every meal 00:37:16 – Closing: increasing connection to the source of life     Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway: "Every nutrient you consume, every breath you take, every ounce of energy in your body can be traced back to one place—plants. The closer you move to that source, the more efficient, direct, and connected your nutrition becomes. Everything else is just a step removed from the origin of life itself."     Bibliography/Sources: Primary Production & Photosynthesis as Nutritional Origin Blankenship, R. E., et al. (n.d.). Photosynthesis. PubMed Central. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5264509/  Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. (n.d.). Photosynthesis. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/photosynthesis  Nature Education. (n.d.). Photosynthetic cells. Scitable. https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/photosynthetic-cells-14025371/  Evolutionary History of Photosynthesis Imperial College London. (2021). Photosynthesis could be as old as life itself. ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210324142839.htm  Phytoplankton and Oceanic Oxygen Production NASA Earth Observatory. (n.d.). What are phytoplankton? 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Episode 75: Cults This episode was recorded on February 12, 2026, February 18, 2026, and March 2, 2026,   and posted on April 4, 2026. Introduction Welcome to No Bodies Episode 75 Introductions to our panel of living dead talking heads - Lonely of Lonely Horror Club, Mike aka That Horror Teacher, Billy D of Halloween Babies Podcast, and Kenan aka Plague Doctor Al Today's Topic: Cults in Horror Welcome to No Bodies - The Remix! - 0:2:00 The crew's reactions to joining the show permanently and where we are headed this season Cults in Horror - 0:5:00 Defining cults Exploring cults prominence in horror Cult horror greats The Coroner's Report - 0:18:00 What makes cults scary? Why are cults featured in horror films so frequently? What are your favorite cult horror films? Feature Length Review 1 - 0:21:00 The Void (2016) Segment 1 - 0:41:00 The Epic Optimist: Conjuring Positivity in Conjuring the Cult (2024)  Feature Length Review 2 - 0:56:00 The Other Lamb (2019) Segment 2 - 1:18:00 The Apothecary of Alluring Anatomy & Astonishing Aromas: The Anatomical Truth of The Void (2016) & A Psychological Look at The Other Lamb (2019) Best & Worsts of Cult Horror - 1:46:00 Suzie's Deep Cuts - 1:54:00 Closing Thoughts - 1:58:00 What is a modern day movement that you think would make a great premise for a horror film? Keep Up with Your Hosts Check out our instagram antics and drop a follow @nobodieshorrorpodcast.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video episodes coming soon! Take part in our audience engagement challenge - The Coroner's Report! Comment, share, or interact with any Coroner's Report post on our socials to be featured in an upcoming episode.  Lonely - read more from Lonely and keep up with her filmstagram chaos @lonelyhorrorclub on Instagram, Letterboxd @lonelyhorror, and www.lonelyhorrorclub.com  Mike - Follow Mike's reviews @thathorrorteacher on Instagram.  Billy D - follow Billy on Instagram @halloweenbabiespodcast and listen to Halloween Babies wherever you get your podcasts.  Kenan - Check out Kenan's Healthline discussions on YouTube here and here, and follow his horrific anatomy musings on Instagram @plaguedoctoral.  Music Credits No Bodies Theme - LHC Theme by Jacob Pini @jacob.pini Epic Optimist Theme - Main Titles from Who Shot Mamba? by Daniel J. Coe Apothecary Theme - The Apothecary of Alluring Anatomy & Astonishing Aromas by Billy Davis Fighting the Dragon Theme - Fighting the Dragon by Billy Davis Ghost in the Machine Theme - Ghost in the Machine by Billy Davis Leave us a message at (617) 431-4322‬ and we just might answer you on the show! Sources M. Kulik, R. (Ed.). (n.d.). Cult. Britannica. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/cult Muller, R. T., PhD. (2015, February 12). Cult survivors are often severely traumatized. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-trauma/201502/ritual-abuse-cults-and-captivity?msockid=2382125bf630642c1c2a0781f7e46558 Trista. (2025, September 9). 16 infamous cults in history. History Collection. https://historycollection.com/16-infamous-cults-in-history/ Weston, S. (2025, January 1). 16 dangerous cults that still exist in the US. Bolde. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://www.bolde.com/16-dangerous-cults-that-still-exist-in-the-us/

Mark, Pam, and Jess with special guest Enzo!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/on-the-fringe--5108874/supporthttp://whatiftomorrowmedia.comE-mail: whatiftomorrowpc@gmail.comSEK Bordertown Paranormal website: https://bordertownparanormal.com/SEK Bordertown Paranormal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BordertownParanormalYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCy7z_FJDCQe-3aggqN4sXwWhat If Tomorrow Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/319093512581881What If Tomorrow Media Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/What-If-Tomorrow-Media-105448004842730Locals: https://www.locals.com/member/What_If_TomorrowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatiftomorrowmedia/https://x.com/WITOnTheFringeEMP Shield: https://EMPshield.com/whatifMy Patriot Supply: https://mypatriotsupply.com/?rfsn=5155718.b8ac05Duke Cannon: https://dukecannon.com/?rfsn=5441344.1e5827&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5441344.1e5827Kim et al. (2023), “Prehistoric human migration between Sundaland and South Asia was driven by sea-level rise”, Communications Biology.Berghuis et al. (2025), “The taphonomy of the Madura Strait fossil assemblage”, Archaeological Research in Asia.Husson et al. (2022), “Javanese Homo erectus on the move in SE Asia circa 1.8 Ma”, Scientific Reports.Coles (1998), “Doggerland: a Speculative Survey”, Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society.Hoebe et al. (2024), “Early Holocene inundation of Doggerland and its impact on population dynamics”, Quaternary International.Walker et al. (2020), “A great wave: the Storegga tsunami and the end of Doggerland?”, Antiquity.Hopkins (1982), “Aspects of the Paleogeography of Beringia”.Mann & Hamilton (1995), “Late Pleistocene and Holocene paleoenvironments of the North Pacific coast”, Quaternary Science Reviews.National Park Service, “The Bering Land Bridge Theory”.Norman et al. (2024), “Sea level rise drowned a vast habitable area of north-west Sahul”, Quaternary Science Reviews.Rose (2010), “New Light on Human Prehistory in the Arabo-Persian Gulf Oasis”, Current Anthropology.Yanko-Hombach et al. (2007), “Controversy over the great flood hypotheses in the Black Sea”, Quaternary International.Bailey & Flemming (2008), “Archaeology of the continental shelf”, Journal of Archaeological Science.Nunn (2014), “Geohazards and myths: ancient memories of rapid coastal change”, Geoscience Letters.Nunn & Reid (2016), “Aboriginal Memories of Inundation of the Australian Coast Dating from More than 7000 Years Ago”, Australian Geographer.Hamacher et al. (2023), “The archaeology of orality”, Journal of Archaeological Science.Fanta et al. (2019), “How long do floods throughout the millennium remain in the collective memory?”, Nature Communications.Britannica, “Atlantis”.History, “Atlantis”.Cambridge, “Introducing Collapse”, discussion of Atlantis as a collapse myth and Platonic narrative.

I dag tittar vi närmare på den eskalerande konflikten mellan Iran, Israel och USA – en konflikt som under 2026 tagit ett språng in i öppet krig och samtidigt skakat energimarknader, sjöfart och cybersäkerhet.Martin tar hjälp av Patrik som är lite mer påläst i ämnet för att ta reda på vad som händer och hur det eventuellt kan påverka oss som vardagspreppers.Informationen i avsnittet bygger på öppet källmaterial och verifierade rapporter. Centrala referenser:Om 28 feb 2026‑offensiven och regionalt motanfall: Al Jazeera (tidslinje/analys), CFR (konfliktöversikt), Britannica (2026 års konflikt).Om skador och regional spridning: ABC News (satellitbilder Gulfbaser), The Independent (lägesrapport).Om oljepriser och Hormuz: CNBC (prisrusning), Al Jazeera (energimarknader).Om bakgrund och relationer: HistorySkills (Iran–Israel‑historik), AP (tidslinje).Om cyberdimensionen: CSIS (cyber i 2026‑offensiven), Flare (cyberaktivitet).Om Israels hotbild/IAEA‑insyn: IAEA (styrelserapporter), AP (tidslinje och kärnfrågor).Om Hezbollahs förmåga: ALMA Research (arsenalbedömning).Om Houthi/Röda havet: UK House of Commons Library (Red Sea‑översikt)Om ekonomiska följdeffekter och scenarier: Oxford Economics (initial bedömning 2026).

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Saint Brigid of Kildare is steeped in myth to people of Christian and Pagan faith, and she's one of the three patron saints of Ireland. Known for being an abbess who led orders of men and women; a nun who celebrated the Mass; a woman who shared a bed with her "anam cara" or "soulmate," fellow nun Darlughdach; for making a pregnancy miraculously disappear; and, bamboozingly, for being the patron saint of computers ... there's a lot to unpack about this fiery lady. Join friend of Rev. Lizzie and the pod, The Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams, for a spirited conversation about saints, who tells the sacred stories of our faith, and why this Irish goddess-slash-saint still has good news for us in the liminal spaces today.  We're excited to welcome Rev. Laura back from maternity leave next month! Please pray for her continued rest and recovery in the meantime :) More on Saint Brigid: Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul - John Philip Newell - https://materialmedia.com/product/sacred-earth-sacred-soul/ Catholics for Choice - St. Brigid prayer card - https://www.catholicsforchoice.org/resource-library/prayer-cards-st-hildegard-and-st-brigid/ https://www.cta-usa.org/perspectives/st-brigid-of-kildare-patroness-of-reproductive-justice Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Brigit-of-Ireland https://www.asn.org.uk/st-brigid-of-kildare-patron-saint-and-irelands-first-abortionist/  +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

SHOW NOTES FOR “A CALENDAR OF GREGORIES” The bracket is back! Paul's application of March Madness oddsmaking to the name and fame of popes throughout history returns in this episode. Co-hosts Paul and Bill, after completing a tour of popes called Leo, now look at Pope Gregory, a popular name that appeared in sixteen iterations. This makes for an informative roller coaster ride through the past. This chain started out with a man actually born as Gregory. He chose to be Pope Gregory I and ruled in the Vatican in the years 590-604, but the Catholic Church has chosen to call him Gregory the Great. He did much to shape the Church of the Dark Ages and Medieval times. He was a great administrator, even helping to “orchestrate” the development of Gregorian Chant. He is a canonized saint. Gregory II reigned in 715-731. He was one of the popes dealing with warring European factions and with the rise of Islam. He is a canonized saint. Gregory III, whose term was 731-741, addressed issues such as iconoclasm, a penchant among some European Catholic factions as well as in Islam. Paul goes on to tell tales of Gregory IV (827-844) and of Gregory V (996-999), who was the first German pope, and of Gregory VI (1045-1046). This simoniac resigned a year before his death. Gregory VII (1073-1085) was born Hildebrand of Sovana. This great reformer is a canonized saint. Gregory VIII ruled for two months in 1187. Gregory IX (1227-1241) was followed by Gregory X (1271-1276) and by Gregory XI (1370-1378), who was the last French pope and the last pope to reign in Avignon as the holy see. Gregory XII (1406-1415) He was the last of the Roman line during the Western Schism (1378–1417), when the papacy was contested by antipopes in Avignon (France) and in Pisa (Italy). Gregory XIII (1572-1585) promulgated the Gregorian Calendar. Gregory XIV had a short tenure in 1590-1591. Then came Gregory XV (1621-1623). Gregory XVI (1831-1846) presided over debates on how to handle the future of the papal states, and he supported traditional monarchies in Europe, says Britannica. He was the last pope named Gregory. The classic papal name Gregory provides a throughline for viewing immense change between the secular and the sacred, spanning conflict and continuity in the first and second millennia of the Common Era. The calendar changed, but the Church is still here. Photo: Unidentified, San Gregorio Magno, 18th century, carved and painted wood, 27 1⁄2 x 9 5⁄8 x 9 1⁄4 in. (69.8 x 24.5 x 23.6 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Teodoro Vidal Collection, 1996.91.58A-B

Les disciplines pratiquées aux Jeux olympiques n'ont pas toujours été les mêmes qu'aujourd'hui. Et oui, certains ont maintenant disparu. Script: Amylie Chiassion Avec  @Alexplique  Adhérez à cette chaîne pour obtenir des avantages : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4TCCaX-gqBNkrUqXdgGRA/join Pour soutenir la chaîne, au choix: 1. Cliquez sur le bouton « Adhérer » sous la vidéo. 2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hndl Musique issue du site : epidemicsound.com Images provenant de https://www.storyblocks.com Abonnez-vous à la chaine: https://www.youtube.com/c/LHistoirenousledira Les vidéos sont utilisées à des fins éducatives selon l'article 107 du Copyright Act de 1976 sur le Fair-Use. Sources et pour aller plus loin: Fédération française des sports d'hiver, « Sports de neige et de glace : organe portant les bulletins officiels de la Fédération française de sports d'hiver... », Gallica, 21 février 1924, p. 172, https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k58505802. « Skijoring (ski de fond attelé) », Québec Aventure Plein Air, https://www.aventurequebec.ca/activites-plein-air/activites-plein-air-quebec/hiver/ski-joering. « Le ski-jöring en démonstration pour la seule fois aux Jeux », https://www.olympics.com/fr/infos/le-ski-joring-en-demonstration-pour-la-seule-fois-aux-jeux. Philippe Chollet, « COURSE DE CHIENS DE TRAINEAUX | DICOLYMPIQUE », Dicolympique, 29 décembre 2025, https://www.dicolympique.fr/course-de-chiens-de-traineaux-jeux-dhiver/. « Acroski », Office québécois de la langue française, https://vitrinelinguistique.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/fiche-gdt/fiche/17489469/acroski. « Bandy », Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/sports/bandy. Ron Edgeworth, « A short history of bandy », library olympics, p. 1, https://library.olympics.com/digitalCollection/DigitalCollectionAttachmentDownloadHandler.ashx?parentDocumentId=2288098&documentId=2288099&skipWatermark=true&skipCopyright=true. Autres références disponibles sur demande. #histoire #documentaire #jo #og #olympics #olympic

Certaines épreuves sportives des Jeux olympiques peuvent être risquées ! Le kilomètre lancé (KL). Adhérez à cette chaîne pour obtenir des avantages : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4TCCaX-gqBNkrUqXdgGRA/join Script: Amylie Chiasson Montage: Diane, Artémis Production | artemisproduction.framer.website Pour soutenir la chaîne, au choix: 1. Cliquez sur le bouton « Adhérer » sous la vidéo. 2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hndl Musique issue du site : epidemicsound.com Images provenant de https://www.storyblocks.com Abonnez-vous à la chaine: https://www.youtube.com/c/LHistoirenousledira Les vidéos sont utilisées à des fins éducatives selon l'article 107 du Copyright Act de 1976 sur le Fair-Use. Sources et pour aller plus loin: ALLEN, E. John B., « Speed skiing », Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/sports/speed-skiing. CRÉPEAU, Philippe, « Albertville 1992 », Ici Radio-Canada, 2002, https://ici.radio-canada.ca/allosaltlake/olympiques/historique/1992.asp. PELCHAT, Martin, Une jeune skieuse entre en collision avec la dameuse et se tue à Bromont, La Presse, Cahier A, 8 mars 1992, p. 3. « Speed Skiing featured in “This is FIS 100” series », Fis-ski, 27 février 2024, https://www.fis-ski.com/speed-skiing/news/2023-24/speed-skiing-featured-in-this-is-fis-100-series, (6 janvier 2026). Records dans une épreuve assombrie par une tragédie, Le Soleil, 23 février 1992, p. 5. Accident mortel à l'échauffement, La Presse, 23 février 1992, p. 8. THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE: Swiss Speed Skier Dies Before Event: Accident: Nicolas Bochatay is killed when he hits a snow machine while skiing on a public slope with a teammate., Los Angeles Times, 23 février 1992. « Speed Skiing », Olympedia, https://www.olympedia.org/sports/SPS, (5 janvier 2026). Autres références disponibles sur demande. #histoire #documentaire #jo #og #skiing #cortina #wog

Silicon Bites Ep290 | 2026-02-21 | Milan is hosting a festival of “unity” — while Ukraine is hosting funerals. This week, international sport's governing class has managed a truly grotesque trick that discredits the sporting events their preside over: punishing remembrance of the victim, while rehabilitating symbols of the aggressor. They have sought to strip dignity from the nation defending itself and handed a propaganda triumph to the invading state. In the process they have turned what ought to be a symbol for peace and unity, into a blood sport, with grotesque optics. IOC hypocrisy, Paralympic flag washing, and FIFA's peace-prize theatre — plus why Ukraine and Europe say the message is simple: this isn't neutrality… it's complicity in aggression and illegality. Sports is not neutral, because the participation of an aggressor nation, with an imperial mindset, in any activity, be it sport, culture, literature or film is never neutral, but an extension of their aggression. This is especially true of Russia. (The Washington Post)----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES:Reuters on Infantino attending Trump-linked “Board of Peace,” IOC President Coventry response, and Trump receiving a FIFA peace prize (reported as awarded in December).AP / Euronews on Heraskevych disqualification over “helmet of memory,” and wider context of political-expression enforcement.AP / ESPN on Fischnaller helmet flag controversy and IOC stance. Reuters / Washington Post / Guardian / Euronews on IPC allowing Russian and Belarusian flags and anthems at 2026 Winter Paralympics, boycott reactions (Ukraine, Italy, EU Commissioner). Sky News / Independent / Al Jazeera on Infantino comments about reconsidering Russia's football ban and Ukraine's reaction. U.S. Department of Justice press release (2015) on FIFA indictments; historical reporting on FIFA scandal scale.Guardian on Russia 2018 bid investigation issues (destroyed computers / missing documents).AP on Jack Warner extradition case referencing alleged bribes linked to Russia 2018 support. Britannica overview on IOC corruption history (Salt Lake City bidding scandal).----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

Pour parler des langues, on utilise souvent un vocabulaire du vivant : il y aurait des “familles” de langues, des “langues-mères”, dans un “arbre généalogique” des langues. D'ailleurs, certaines langues seraient menacées, vivantes, voire… mortes ! Mais c'est quoi, une langue morte ? On pourrait dire que c'est comme nous : une langue, mais qui n'aurait plus ses fonctions vitales. En tout cas, on peut dire que les historiens, les archéologues, les chercheurs du passé, les langues mortes, ça les connaît ! C'est même un sacré enjeu, parce que, pas le choix : il y a des sources qu'on est bien obligé de lire dans leur langue d'origine ! Et voilà pourquoi on fait un petit épisode dessus…Bonne écoute !

Send a textCohosted by Jesse and Curious Cat's, Jennifer. The name started out as a joke, but then we found out some folks out there are calling AI the antichrist. We just wanted to talk about it, since everyone else is, but come from it as the creatives we are.In this episode we will cover:The Birth and (maybe) Death of the InternetSocial Media Golden Days and NowArtificial Intelligence - Why can't anyone explain how it works?Let's Do Something to Feel Better, Like RIGHT NOWForever links to organizations that are human-first in regards to tech:80,000 HoursCenter for Humane TechnologiesThe producer behind the intro music FerdinichtfernandoSources Specific to this Episode: History of Artificial Intelligence, Britannica.comUnconfuse Me, Bill Gates Interviews Yejin Choi about Artificial Intelligence, YouTubeIf you remember one AI disaster, make it this one, AI in Context, YouTubeSilicon Valley Insider EXPOSES Cult-Like AI Companies, Aaron Bastani Meets Karen Hao, YouTubeAI Psychosis - with reporter, Karen Hao, YouTubeWhy Everyone Is So Wrong about AI Water Usage, Hank Green, YouTube"Generative AI" is not what you think it is, Acerola, YouTubeHow Afraid of the AI Apocalypse Should We Be? The Ezra Klein Show, YouTube (interview with Eliezer Yudkowsky)AI - Silver Crest Group answers a few key questionsIf it's useful...Statement signed in the early daysIn the early days giants in the tech sphere like Sam Altman and Bill Gates signed a statement which read: "Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war." And then...nothing happened.Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. Hero Organizations: 80,000 Hours Center for Humane Technologies Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTok

Hey folks, imagine this: it's early 2026, and I'm glued to my screen in my Washington D.C. apartment, coffee going cold as the Supreme Court ramps up for what could be the biggest clash yet with President Donald Trump. Just days ago, on January 28th, News4JAX aired a riveting breakdown on Politics & Power, hosted by Bruce Hamilton alongside a constitutional law scholar, dissecting how Chief Justice John Roberts subtly defended the court's independence in his end-of-2025 year-end report. Roberts leaned hard on history over politics, but they warned 2026 is the real showdown—cases testing if Trump can unilaterally rewrite citizenship laws, slap massive tariffs worldwide, and even fire Federal Reserve governors like Lisa Cook.Let me take you back a bit. Trump's second term kicked off January 20, 2025, and he hit the ground running with executive orders that shook everything up. By February and April, he'd unleashed tariffs on imports from nearly every country—10 to 50 percent reciprocal hits, tweaking them for toys from China or steel from Europe. Two Illinois companies, Learning Resources, Inc., and hand2mind, Inc., weren't having it. They sued in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, claiming the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, doesn't give the president carte blanche for unlimited tariffs. The district court sided with them in May, issuing a preliminary injunction. The Court of International Trade echoed that without the injunction, and by August, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit shot down Trump's appeal. Boom—the Supreme Court grabbed it for expedited review, hearing oral arguments on November 5, 2025, right in the thick of their term that started October 6.SCOTUSblog's been all over it, noting the justices are in winter recess now, not back on the bench until February 20. That's when we might get the tariffs ruling—unless they drop it early like they did with Trump v. Anderson in 2024, zipping out a decision before Super Tuesday primaries. Trump's fighting tooth and nail, calling the stakes massive for America's economy.But tariffs are just the appetizer. There's Trump v. Barbara, straight from Oyez, challenging Executive Order No. 14,160 that aims to gut birthright citizenship—can he really end it by fiat? Then there's the Lisa Cook drama. Trump tried firing the Federal Reserve Governor over alleged mortgage fraud, claiming dual primary residences in D.C. and Atlanta. Lower courts blocked it, saying no full hearing yet, and the Supreme Court agreed across ideologies: Cook stays put until it's sorted. The Ninth Circuit's National TPS Alliance v. Noem ruling ties in too—Trump's team, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed January 25, 2025, moved fast to vacate Haiti's Temporary Protected Status extension set to expire August 2025.And don't get me started on Kilmar Orega or those nationwide injunctions Trump hates—judges in far-off districts halting his policies for the whole U.S. without everyone getting a say. Britannica lists these as marquee 2025-26 term battles: Learning Resources v. Trump, plus Chiles v. Salazar, Louisiana v. Callais, Little v. Hecox—all probing separation of powers. Experts on that News4JAX show predict Trump might lose big on delegation doctrine; Congress, not the president, sets agency rules. It's midterm election year, Trump's termed out, politically weaker—courts historically push back harder then. The Supreme Court's legitimacy hangs in the balance, walking that tightrope between executive muscle and judicial check.Whew, listeners, what a whirlwind these past days. From tariff showdowns to citizenship overhauls, Trump's vision collides head-on with the robes in black. Thanks for tuning in—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Lindsay is joined by Alex from Second Guess Everything to discuss the execution of Mary Surratt, as well as how innocence can be questioned in a court of law, why your boardinghouse shouldn't be a secret meeting place, and how to be the first at something awful. Information pulled from the following sources 2025 All That's Interesting article by Austin Harvey 2025 Boundary Stones article by Kira Quintin 2025 History post 2024 Elections Daily article by Sarah Stock 2024 History Extra article by James Osborne 2020 Landmark Events article 2017 The Imaginative Conservative post by Ryan Walters 2015 Shapell article by Benjamin Shapell and Sara Willen 2011 The Arlington Catholic Herald post by Richard Szczepanowski 2011 Women History Blog post Britannica article Digital Georgetown Find a Grave (1) Historical Novel Society post by Susan Higginbotham Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission Lincoln Conspirators post The White House Historical Association Wikipedia (1) Send us your listener questions to bit.ly/AskYOC. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show.  Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms apply. You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textHappy 2026. Thanks to Ona Christie Martin, if you listened to my end of year episode, then you know it is the year of the fire horse. She's incredible. And of the many mind-blowing statements she made during the course of that interview, one that has stood out again and again since we spoke, was be the rider, not the horse. Don't get caught leaning over the horse's head. Sit back in the saddle, hold the reigns and direct that fire horse. And one other gem? Turning circles with the horse IS productive. It calms the horse, and makes for a fruitful path forward.With fire on my mind, I got to thinking about Earth's Ring of Fire, a circle of fiery volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean.My first full panic attack occurred in a hotel room half a globe away from CASCADIA - but it was curiously part of Cascadia's legendary Ring of Fire. We were on the final days of a trip of a lifetime to Japan that included a visit to Disney's two parks - Disneyland and Tokyo Sea - which by the way was hands-down the best theme park I've ever been to before or since.  Okay, back my first panic attack. We were staying in a hotel on Tokyo Bay and somewhere around 3am I woke up, heart racing, sweating, gasping in enough air not to faint. Everyone else remained asleep, which was better than them freaking out along with me. Heart pounding, sweating, crying. I basically thought I must be dying. If you've not experienced a panic attack, well, I hope you never do. As the worst of it began to subside, I had an urge to press my hands against something ice cold. The best I could find in the slim room was a window. I sobbed, wiping my face with a pajama sleeve. After fifteen minutes or so, the attack had run its course. Thinking back on that night, I believe while I slept in that hotel room on Tokyo Bay, a place rife with traumas, some as recent as World War II, I felt those residual energies, anger, fear, panic felt by Japanese citizens and soldiers alike. All those energies would be amplified by the geothermal activity, wouldn't they?The Ring of Fire is potent medicine for Earth, and maybe even for humanity. Let's get into it.Show Sources/MaterialsRing of Fire Basics, WikipediaWhat is the Pacific Ring of Fire? LiveScienceThe Cascade Range and the Ring of Fire, American Museum of Natural HistoryRing of Fire, Seismic Belt, Britannica.comThe Ring of Fire Is the Pacific'I don't accept sponsors and paid advertisers. I choose people, podcasts and authors I believe in to highlight in the ad segment. That's why I've been shining a spotlight on Derek Condit at Mystical Wares. He is both talented and generous with those gifts. Please give his books a look on the Mystical Wares website.Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director, Nora, has a handmade, ethically-sourced jewelry company!

December 31, 1999, wasn't just the end of a year. It was also the end of a century and a millennium. Leading up to that day, the Y2K craze had people unsure if their lives would be the same once the clock ticked over to the year 2000. But, newspapers still had other stories to share, and I've got three great additional history stories for you, too.SOURCES“Advertisement: Younkers (Page 5).” Bay City Times (Bay City, Michigan), December 31, 1999. Associated Press. “5 Dead in Hotel Attack.” Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), December 31, 1999. Associated Press. “Family Offer Reward For Safe Return Of Woman.” Henryetta Daily Free-Lance (Henryetta, Oklahoma), December 28, 1999. Associated Press. “Hunt For Killer Continuing in Ozark Woods.” The Columbia Tribune (Columbia, Missouri), December 31, 1999. Associated Press. “Search for Missing Woman Leads to Body.” Times Record (Fort Smith, Arkansas), December 30, 1999. “Bixby Man Reports Wife Is Missing.” Tulsa World (Tulsa, Oklahoma), December 26, 1999. “George Harrison.” Wikipedia, September 9, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Harrison. Goffard, Christopher. “"he Killed . . . for No Reason'.” Tampa Bay Times, December 15, 2019. https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2002/04/18/he-killed-for-no-reason/. Menner, Laura Bauer. “Officers Pursue Armed Fugitive after Carjacking.” The Springfield News-Leader (Springfield, Missouri), December 30, 1999. Mitchell, Bill. “Gunman Kills 5; Worker's Rampage Spills from Hotel.” Poynter, March 2, 2011. https://www.poynter.org/archive/2003/gunman-kills-5-worker%EF%BF%BDs-rampage-spills-from-hotel/.Nascenzi, Nicole. “Family Searches for Woman.” Tulsa World (Tulsa, Oklahoma), December 27, 1999. “The Night Before Y2K.” The Post-Standard (Syracuse, New York), December 31, 1999. Reuters. “Former Beatles Stalker Murdered in California.” www.reuters.com, August 9, 2007. https://www.reuters.com/article/world/uk/former-beatles-stalker-murdered-in-california-idUSN31304392/.Reuters. “Oklahoma Executes Man Who Killed Three in 1999 Spree.” https://www.reuters.com, March 12, 2013. https://www.reuters.com/article/world/us/oklahoma-executes-man-who-killed-three-in-1999-spree-idUSBRE92B17I/.Shurley, Traci. “Police Storm House on Manhunt Lead.” The Springfield News-Leader (Springfield,Missouri), January 1, 2000. Smith, Michael. “Officials Seek Help of Public.” Tulsa World (Tulsa, Oklahoma), December 29, 1999. “Stabbing of George Harrison.” Wikipedia, September 9, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stabbing_of_George_Harrison.“Steven Ray Thacker.” Wikipedia, September 8, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Ray_Thacker.Sylvester, Ron. “Widow Mourns Lost Future.” The Springfield News-Leader (Springfield, Missouri), January 3, 1999. Tomposky, Ellen, and Corky Siemaszko. “Ex-Beatle George Harrison Stabbed At Home By Psychopath.” TheDaily News (New York, New York), December 31, 1999. Vognar, Chris. “Y2K Mania: When People Thought the World Was Going to End.” Rolling Stone, December 30, 2023.https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/time-bomb-y2k-hbo-documentary-millennium-armageddon-matt-damon-putin-1234938523/.“Y2K Bug.” Encyclopædia Britannica, September 4, 2025. https://www.britannica.com/technology/Y2K-bug. SOUND SOURCESAl Jolson. “I'll Say She Does.” www.pixabay.com/music.Lucille Hegamin and The Dixie Daisies. “Cold Winter Blues.” www.pixabay.com/music.Sophie Tucker. “Reuben Rag.” www.pixabay.com/music.

It's time for Part 2 of Kat's deep dive into the monster that is Ed Gein.References:“Ed Gein.” Wikipedia –  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein“Ed Gein.” Britannica – biographical overview and case summary. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Gein“Real-Life Psycho Ed Gein Dies.” History.com ( https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/july-26/real-life-psycho-ed-gein-diesCrime + Investigation Network (UK). “Ed Gein – The Butcher of Plainfield.” https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/ed-geinA&E / Biography. “Ed Gein's Childhood: The Butcher of Plainfield Fixated on His Domineering Mother.” https://www.aetv.com/articles/ed-geins-childhood-the-butcher-of-plainfield-fixated-on-his-domineering-motherTIME Magazine. “Portrait of America's Original Psycho Killer.  https://time.com/3879490/ed-gein-portrait-of-americas-original-psycho-killerLawyer Monthly. “Ed Gein Timeline – True Story, Crimes, Trial & Legal Legacy.” https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/2025/10/ed-gein-timeline-true-story-crimes-trial-legal-legacyHarold Schechter. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. Pocket Books, 1989 Radford University Serial Killer Database. “Ed Gein Case Summary (Psyc 405).” https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Gein%2C%20Ed.pdfFBI Behavioral Science Unit archives (publicly released summaries) Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via: Case Files with Kat and Ashley FacebookInstagramFOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING: https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: NATIONWIDE: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT: https://rainn.org/resources SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know is struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour ! En Histoire, mourir de la peste, c'est un grand classique. De la guerre, de la famine, ou pourquoi pas dans un naufrage, passe encore. La honte, c'est de mourir d'un truc genre rhume : une maladie banale, mais qu'on savait pas encore soigner à l'époque. Mais, le pire du pire je trouve : c'est encore d'être un inventeur qui meurt de sa propre invention ! On en a déjà vu quelques portraits, mais voilà la suite…Bonne écoute !

 In 1957, a missing-person call in small-town Wisconsin led police to a farmhouse that would redefine horror forever. What they found inside Ed Gein's home shocked the nation — and inspired Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. Kat takes you deep into the chilling true story behind “The Butcher of Plainfield” — a quiet, lonely man whose obsession with his mother and the dead blurred the line between grief and madness. References:“Ed Gein.” Wikipedia –  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein“Ed Gein.” Britannica – biographical overview and case summary. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Gein“Real-Life Psycho Ed Gein Dies.” History.com ( https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/july-26/real-life-psycho-ed-gein-diesCrime + Investigation Network (UK). “Ed Gein – The Butcher of Plainfield.” https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/ed-geinA&E / Biography. “Ed Gein's Childhood: The Butcher of Plainfield Fixated on His Domineering Mother.” https://www.aetv.com/articles/ed-geins-childhood-the-butcher-of-plainfield-fixated-on-his-domineering-motherTIME Magazine. “Portrait of America's Original Psycho Killer.  https://time.com/3879490/ed-gein-portrait-of-americas-original-psycho-killerLawyer Monthly. “Ed Gein Timeline – True Story, Crimes, Trial & Legal Legacy.” https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/2025/10/ed-gein-timeline-true-story-crimes-trial-legal-legacyHarold Schechter. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. Pocket Books, 1989 Radford University Serial Killer Database. “Ed Gein Case Summary (Psyc 405).” https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Gein%2C%20Ed.pdfFBI Behavioral Science Unit archives (publicly released summaries) Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via: Case Files with Kat and Ashley FacebookInstagramFOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING: https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: NATIONWIDE: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT: https://rainn.org/resources SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know is struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Leighandre “Baby Lee” Jegels was a rising star in South African boxing; an undefeated fighter, a national karate champion, and a young woman whose strength inspired thousands. But behind the scenes, she was fighting a far more dangerous opponent. In a case that ignited widespread anger and renewed attention to South Africa's epidemic of gender-based violence, Leighandre's promising career was cut short by the man who was supposed to love and protect her, and she was failed by the very system designed to keep her safe.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or gender based violence, you can contact:In South Africa:The Gender Based Violence Command Center hotline 0800 428 428 (Call Line) 31531 (Text Line)or visit their website at gbv.org.za The Stop Gender Violence Help Line 0800 150 150 or visit their website at lifelinesa.co.zaIn America:The Domestic Violence Hotline Website call: 800-799-7233Text SAFE to 88788In the UKhttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.ukor call 0808 2000 247Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.comFeaturing a promo for True Crime California:True Crime California is a podcast about crimes that take place in, you guessed it - the great Golden State of California. Brought to you by Cindy, these stories will cover everything from well known crimes we've all heard about, to more obscure stories that need to be told. Listen hereBBC News. (2019, August 31). South Africa policeman arrested over boxing champion's murder. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49537070Bcmda, & Bcmda. (2023, November 30). The Leighandre “Babe Lee” Jegels Recreational Park - Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency. Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency -. https://bcmda.org.za/the-leighandre-babe-lee-jegels-recreational-park/Chaput, M. (2019, September 12). Tears flow freely for champ ‘Baby Lee.' The Herald. https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2019-09-12-tears-flow-freely-for-champ-baby-lee/Confronting South Africa's crisis of Gender-Based violence. (2024, November 25). Human Rights Watch. https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/11/25/confronting-south-africas-crisis-gender-based-violenceCrime Desk. (2023, December 10). The Life and Tragic Murder of a Rising Boxing Star Killed in the Middle of Rush Hour Traffic. Medium. https://medium.com/@crimedesk/the-life-and-tragic-murder-of-a-rising-boxing-star-killed-in-the-middle-of-rush-hour-traffic-c2cf023a2ef6Fuzile, M. D. M. Z. a. B. (2019, August 31). EC world champion fighter shot dead. Daily Dispatch. https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2019-08-31-e-cape-champion-boxer-shot-dead/#google_vignetteHauser, T. (2025, October 26). Women in boxing. Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/sports/boxing/Women-in-boxingInfluential moments in women's boxing history. (n.d.). BOXRAW. https://boxraw.com/blogs/blog/influential-moments-in-womens-boxing-history?srsltid=AfmBOorbfAsDGqc1Tyu0Kajqdp_bDPo_wMaVrEG-G3J3tjLoDbFMA7qaJacob, B. (2019, September 1). ‘Baby Lee' killing: witness tells all. Daily Dispatch. https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2019-09-01-baby-lee-killing-witness-tells-all/Magasela, B. (2020, August 28). Jegels family struggles to accept EL boxer's death a year on. Daily Dispatch. https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2020-08-28-jegels-family-struggles-to-accept-el-boxers-death-a-year-on/Magasela, B., & Ndamase, M. (2019, September 3). Boxer Leighandre Jegels's killer dies after car crash. Sowetan. https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/south-africa/2019-09-03-boxer-leighandre-jegelss-killer-dies-after-car-crash/Maphanga, C. (2019, September 15). “She will always be in our memories and our hearts” - SA boxing champ Leighandre “Baby Lee” Jegels laid to rest. News24. https://www.news24.com/she-will-always-be-in-our-memories-and-our-hearts-sa-boxing-champ-leighandre-baby-lee-jegels-laid-to-rest-20190915Mhlathi, Y. (2019, September 13). Leighandre's parents speak out on daughters murder - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world,. SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/leighandres-parents-speak-out-on-daughters-murder/Mokhine, P. (2016, June 30). Baby Lee eyes world glory. News24. https://www.news24.com/citypress/sport/baby-lee-eyes-world-glory-20160625Moreis, S. (2019, September 2). Man who shot and killed boxing champion Leighandre Jegels dies in hospital. News24. https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/breaking-man-who-shot-and-killed-boxing-champion-leighandre-jegels-dies-in-hospital-20190902New report highlights the stark reality of gender-based violence in South Africa. (2024, December 10). Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation. https://www.dsti.gov.za/index.php/media-room/latest-news/4495-new-report-highlights-the-stark-reality-of-gender-based-violence-in-south-africaNgcobo, K. (2025, November 21). South Africa declares gender violence a national disaster after protests. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn979g302l9oRichardson, J. (2019, August 31). Policeman arrested for the murder of SA Boxing champion. The South African. https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/policeman-arrested-for-the-murder-of-sa-boxing-champion/The Associated Press. (2019, September 6). South Africa vows to fight violence against women after attacks. Richmond Times Dispatch, B2.Van Der Berg, C. (2019). “Baby Lee”: Such a sad, tragic, violent loss. IOL. https://iol.co.za/sport/opinion/2019-09-08-baby-lee-such-a-sad-tragic-violent-loss/If you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review or rating! It helps more than you know! If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.

Jump in the time machine with us as we travel back circa 2005 for the first Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, the debut of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, two new Med Supp plans, and more!   Read the text version   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet 4 Reasons Why Ritter Insurance Marketing Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency 5 Medicare Myths Your Clients May Believe 10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Medicare Enrollment Application 2026 Medicare Part D Bid Info Likely Means Higher Premiums & Plan Disruption — Here's Why A Review of Integrity's Top Medicare Quoting Tools How Insurance Agents Can Use AI Tools How Storytelling Helps Agents Quickly Connect with Clients ft. Don Connelly IntegrityCONNECT & PlanEnroll FAQs Register with RitterIM.com Risk Adjustment & Finding Value Beyond Coding Changes ft. Dr. Shannon Decker The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt. 3: Staying Organized   References: “2005 CMS Statistics.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/research-statistics-data-and-systems/statistics-trends-and-reports/medicaremedicaidstatsupp/downloads/2005_cms_statisticspdf. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025. “2025 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 8 Nov. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles. 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Accessed 21 Oct. 2025. “K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/medigap/k-l-out-of-pocket-limits-announcements. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025. “Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Programs to Remain Stable as CMS Implements Improvements to the Programs in 2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 27 Sept. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/medicare-advantage-and-medicare-prescription-drug-programs-remain-stable-cms-implements-improvements. Freed, Meredith, et al.  “Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings.” KFF.Org, KFF, 9 Aug. 2025, www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-2025-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-offerings/. Freed, Meredith, Jeannie Fugleston Biniek, et al. “Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Premiums and Benefits.” KFF.Org, KFF, 9 Aug. 2025, www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-2025-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-premiums-and-benefits/. “Medicare Part B Immunosuppressive Drug Benefit.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/partbid-provider. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025. “Medicare Demonstration to Transition Enrollment of Low Income Subsidy Beneficiaries .” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 8 June 2006, www.cms.gov/Medicare/Prescription-Drug-Coverage/PrescriptionDrugCovContra/Downloads/MemoLTCContracting_060806.pdf. “Medicare Part B Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/10/27/E6-17690/medicare-part-b-income-related-monthly-adjustment-amount. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025. Cubanski, Juliette, and Anthony Damico. “Medicare Part D in 2025: A First Look at Prescription Drug Plan Availability, Premiums, and Cost Sharing.” KFF.Org, KFF, 9 Aug. 2025, www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-part-d-in-2025-a-first-look-at-prescription-drug-plan-availability-premiums-and-cost-sharing/. “Medicare Program Description and Legislative History.” Ssa.Gov, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/supplement/2006/medicare.html. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025. “Medicare Program; Establishment of the Medicare Advantage Program.” Federalregister.Gov, Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/01/28/05-1322/medicare-program-establishment-of-the-medicare-advantage-program. 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Welcome back after three years! After a long break the Corky Sisters are back and better than ever. We may be in a new corky cave but the girls are still the same. Come sit down and listen as Nickie regales us a tale about Ed Gein!Instagram.com/corkycrimesistersfacebook.com/corkycrimesisterscorkycrime@gmail.comJohn Philip Jenkins          Distinguished Professor of History, B. University. A. of A. H. of the U. S. (2025, October 25). Ed Gein. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Gein

Join the ladies of MACABRE for part two of executions throughout history. From ancient history to the industrial executions of the modern era, humanity has always treated death as a form of macabre theatre—sometimes with audience participation. Strap in for your double dose of medical macabre, shocking ingenuity, and blood-soaked execution history. Now… flip that switch! Spotify subscribers get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes .Paid supporters on Patreon, Join us for Macabre Movie Nights and Game Nights :⁠⁠⁠ Macabre Patreon⁠⁠⁠Send in your stories for a future listener episode!Email us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at :⁠⁠⁠ MacabrePodcast⁠⁠⁠Get Macabre Exclusive Merch ⁠ www.gothiccthreads.comSourceshttps://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/botched-executions-0017362https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executions/botched-executionshttps://www.history.co.uk/article/8-famous-botched-executionsWard, Richard, editor. A Global History of Execution and the Criminal Corpse. Palgrave Macmillan, 2015. “Introduction: A Global History of Execution and the Criminal Corpse.” NCBI Bookshelf, National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK379343/“Garrote.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/topic/garrote. Accessed [add access date].“Garrote.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrote. Accessed [add access date].“Salvador Puig Antich.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Puig_Antich. Accessed [add access date].“Spanish Executions.” Capital Punishment U.K., www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/spain.html. Accessed [add access date].Harmon, Jennifer, et al. “Strangulation Injuries.” StatPearls, StatPearls Publishing, National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2023, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459282/. Accessed [add access date].Petrocelli, Michael, and Richard A. Jaffe. “Ligature Strangulation: Forensic and Medico-Legal Aspects.” PubMed Central, U.S. National Library of Medicine, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/. Accessed [add access date].Constitución Española de 1978.Gobierno de España, 1978. Official legal document abolishing the garrote and capital punishment in civilian law.“History of the Death Penalty” – Death Penalty Information Center (U.S.)Link: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/resources-high-school/about-the-death-penalty/history-of-the-death-penalty Death Penalty Information CenterGood for U.S. historical timelines of execution practices.“Executions Overview” – Death Penalty Information CenterLink: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executions/executions-overview Death Penalty Information Center“Introduction: A Global History of Execution and the Criminal Corpse” – National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) / Book chapterLink: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK379343/ NCBI"13 of the most brutal execution methods from the ancient world” – History UKLink: https://www.history.co.uk/articles/the-most-brutal-methods-of-execution-from-the-ancient-world Sky HISTORY TV channel“Readings – History of the Death Penalty | The Execution” – PBS / FRONTLINELink: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/history-of-the-death-penalty/ PBS“Historical Federal Executions” – U.S. Marshals ServiceLink: https://www.usmarshals.gov/who-we-are/history/historical-reading-room/historical-federal-executions U.S. Marshals ServiceJoin the ladies of MACABRE for part two of executions throughout history. From ancient history to the industrial executions of the modern era, humanity has always treated death as a form of macabre theatre—sometimes with audience participation. Strap in for your double dose of medical macabre, shocking ingenuity, and blood-soaked execution history. Now… flip that switch!

Join the ladies of MACABRE for part one of this two-part plunge into the twisted world of executions throughout history. From ancient arenas to modern death chambers, humanity has always treated death as a form of macabre theatre—sometimes with audience participation, or animals, and insects. Buckle up for your dose of medical macabre, shocking ingenuity, and blood-soaked history. Now… off with their heads.Spotify subscribers get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes .Paid supporters on Patreon, Join us for Macabre Movie Nights and Game Nights :⁠⁠⁠ Macabre Patreon⁠⁠⁠Send in your stories for a future listener episode!Email us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at :⁠⁠⁠ MacabrePodcast⁠⁠⁠Get Macabre Exclusive Merch ⁠ www.gothiccthreads.comSourceshttps://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/botched-executions-0017362https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executions/botched-executionshttps://www.history.co.uk/article/8-famous-botched-executionsWard, Richard, editor. A Global History of Execution and the Criminal Corpse. Palgrave Macmillan, 2015. “Introduction: A Global History of Execution and the Criminal Corpse.” NCBI Bookshelf, National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK379343/“Garrote.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/topic/garrote. Accessed [add access date].“Garrote.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrote. Accessed [add access date].“Salvador Puig Antich.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Puig_Antich. Accessed [add access date].“Spanish Executions.” Capital Punishment U.K., www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/spain.html. Accessed [add access date].Harmon, Jennifer, et al. “Strangulation Injuries.” StatPearls, StatPearls Publishing, National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2023, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459282/. Accessed [add access date].Petrocelli, Michael, and Richard A. Jaffe. “Ligature Strangulation: Forensic and Medico-Legal Aspects.” PubMed Central, U.S. National Library of Medicine, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/. Accessed [add access date].Constitución Española de 1978.Gobierno de España, 1978. Official legal document abolishing the garrote and capital punishment in civilian law.“History of the Death Penalty” – Death Penalty Information Center (U.S.)Link: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/resources-high-school/about-the-death-penalty/history-of-the-death-penalty Death Penalty Information CenterGood for U.S. historical timelines of execution practices.“Executions Overview” – Death Penalty Information CenterLink: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executions/executions-overview Death Penalty Information Center“Introduction: A Global History of Execution and the Criminal Corpse” – National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) / Book chapterLink: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK379343/ NCBI"13 of the most brutal execution methods from the ancient world” – History UKLink: https://www.history.co.uk/articles/the-most-brutal-methods-of-execution-from-the-ancient-world Sky HISTORY TV channel“Readings – History of the Death Penalty | The Execution” – PBS / FRONTLINELink: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/history-of-the-death-penalty/ PBS“Historical Federal Executions” – U.S. Marshals ServiceLink: https://www.usmarshals.gov/who-we-are/history/historical-reading-room/historical-federal-executions U.S. Marshals Service

Send us a text✅ Subscribe now for more episodesMPF Discussion with Dr. Mary Poffenroth The Science of Doing Scary Things: Overcoming Fear & Building Courage with Dr. Mary Poffenroth   About Mary Dr. Mary Poffenroth, a neurohacking biopsychologist, fear/courage expert, and award winning author of Brave New You: Strategies, Tools, and Neurohacks to Live More Courageously Every Day (Hachette, 2024, awards here), who TIME Magazine recently said gave them “life changing revelations” with her work. Mary has also been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, SUCCESS, and Fast Company (all her print/TV/podcasts). Her workshops, keynotes, and elite retreats have been enjoyed by organizations like TED, GoogleX, Britannica, and the senior executives at Walmart.   The Science of Doing Scary Things: Overcoming Fear & Building CourageIn this episode of My Perfect Failure, I'm joined by Dr. Mary Poffenroth, a biopsychologist, courage researcher, and author of Brave New You, to explore the science of fear and how to build real courage.Mary explains how to use her RAIN Method (Recognize, Assign, Identify, Navigate) to manage stress, anxiety, and fear—transforming everyday worries into opportunities for growth.If you've ever faced fear of failure, fear of change, or self-doubt, you'll discover practical tools and neuroscience-backed techniques to move forward with confidence.  

Phil Salvador introduces the new Andrew Nelson papers collection with guest, you guessed it, Andrew Nelson, himself. Guest-host Alex Greenberg joins to chat with Nelson, co-founder and creative director of CyberFlix, known for its 1996 title Titanic: Adventure Out of Time. Andrew discusses his transition from magazine journalism to game development, the creation of CyberFlix, and the development of Titanic, which included extensive research and character development. Nelson also reflects on the impact of the game and his subsequent career, including work at Britannica and National Geographic.You can listen to the Video Game History Hour every other Wednesday on Patreon (one day early at the $5 tier and above), on Spotify, or on our website.Mentioned in the show:Andrew Nelson Collection: https://archive.gamehistory.org/folder/5dcf7309-5e3f-4609-b264-62f44da8e79fVGHF Blog post: https://gamehistory.org/andrew-nelson-papers/See more from Andrew Nelson:Book: Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel DestinationsInstagram: @andrewtyrrellnelsonSee more from Alex Greenburg:Website: alexgreenberg.netVideo Game History Foundation:Email: podcast@gamehistory.orgWebsite: gamehistory.orgSupport us on Patreon: /gamehistoryorg

Il 23 ottobre si è chiusa a Pechino la quarta sessione plenaria del comitato centrale del Partito comunista cinese, che aveva lo scopo di delineare i principi e gli obiettivi del prossimo piano quinquennale. Con Giada Messetti, sinologa.Il 17 ottobre il principe Andrea, fratello minore di Carlo III re del Regno Unito, ha rinunciato ai titoli reali, una decisione legata al suo coinvolgimento nel caso del finanziere newyorchese Jeffrey Epstein, condannato per abusi sessuali e traffico internazionale di minori. Con William Ward, giornalista, da Londra.Oggi parliamo anche di:Podcast • Guerra un podcast di Internazionale con Davide Maria De LucaFilm • Bugonia di Yorgos LanthimosCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

Air Date: October 22, 2025Episode Overview: Sam and co-host Mortheous dive into the "No Kings Protests," dissecting their $200M+ funding from progressive foundations and unions, and the prominent "boomer" demographic. Are these elite-backed nostalgia rallies or true multigenerational resistance? With 5-7M participants across 2,700+ events (Oct 18, 2025), FBI probes into NGO funding, and 58% Trump disapproval, Sam unpacks conservative "astroturf" critiques against progressive grassroots claims using balanced sources and video clips like Savannah Hernandez and Disclose.tv. Listener polls explore authenticity, and Sam previews a third protest wave.Sources: Axios, iHeart, Atlantic, Guardian, Reuters, AP, NYT, CT Public, Britannica, In These Times, X accounts (DataRepublican, Vigilant Fox).Please Support The Show:Sam's Substack: https://samwhitfield.substack.com/Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheWhitfieldReportYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhitfieldReportReloadedKick Channel: https://kick.com/whitfieldreportWhitfield Report Guilded server: https://www.guilded.gg/r/zzzE8b61qR?i=AYwozWndSam's Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sam-Whitfield/author/B00M1DNU88Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DIcoDO0BIDyuH7SWIsAB8American Instinct Pulp Adventures: https://americaninstinct.substack.comFollow Sam on X and Instagram: @SamW_NGCFollow Right To Offend Media on X: @RTOMediaBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitfieldreportSign up for Rumble: https://rumble.com/register/TheWhitfieldReport/

Air Date: 10–14-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - The cartoonish conservative and libertarian responses to Trump's state capitalism Ch. 2 - Trump's interest in sovereign wealth funds, and the lie the right sells its supporters about getting money back Ch. 3 - The left spectrum of reactions to Trump's state capitalism Ch. 4 - Why Trump is definitely, 100%, not in any way a socialist SOLVED! BACKSTAGE: Beyond the Algorithm: Ayn Rand's nearly psychotic opposition to altruism FOLLOW US ON: YouTube (This full episode premieres on YouTube on Friday - please share!) Bluesky Instagram Nostr public key: npub1tjxxp0x5mcgl2svwhm39qf002st2zdrkz6yxmaxr6r2fh0pv49qq2pem0e REFERENCES: The Danger of Trump Seizing Private Companies - Time magazine Trump's “State Capitalism … a Hybrid Between Socialism and Capitalism” Won't Make America Great Again - Cato Institute Trump Is Embracing 'Daddy State' Economics - Reason Trump's brand of US capitalism faces 'socialist' backlash from conservatives - BBC Trump, national-capitalism at bay - Heterodox Don't Let Trump Define What State Capitalism Can Be - The New Republic What State Capitalism Can Do—and What It Can't - The American Prospect Unfortunately, Donald Trump is Not a Socialist - Current Affairs EXTRAS Were the Nazis Socialists? - Britannica r/AskHistorians: “Is Nazism right wing or left wing?” Interview with Hitler - Interviews (Anthology 1859-1993) BACKSTAGE I've spent my entire career studying stress—the No. 1 cure for it might ‘surprise' you - CNBC Leonard Peikoff - Wikipedia

Air Date: 10–15-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss:   Ch. 1 - The cartoonish conservative and libertarian responses to Trump's state capitalism Ch. 2 - Trump's interest in sovereign wealth funds, and the lie the right sells its supporters about getting money back Ch. 3 - The left spectrum of reactions to Trump's state capitalism Ch. 4 - Why Trump is definitely, 100%, not in any way a socialist SOLVED! BACKSTAGE: Beyond the Algorithm: Ayn Rand's nearly psychotic opposition to altruism   FOLLOW US ON: YouTube (This full episode premieres on YouTube on Friday - please share!) Bluesky Instagram Facebook Mastadon Nostr public key: npub1tjxxp0x5mcgl2svwhm39qf002st2zdrkz6yxmaxr6r2fh0pv49qq2pem0e   REFERENCES: The Danger of Trump Seizing Private Companies - Time magazine Trump's “State Capitalism … a Hybrid Between Socialism and Capitalism” Won't Make America Great Again - Cato Institute Trump Is Embracing 'Daddy State' Economics - Reason Trump's brand of US capitalism faces 'socialist' backlash from conservatives - BBC Trump, national-capitalism at bay - Heterodox Don't Let Trump Define What State Capitalism Can Be - The New Republic What State Capitalism Can Do—and What It Can't - The American Prospect Unfortunately, Donald Trump is Not a Socialist - Current Affairs   EXTRAS Were the Nazis Socialists? - Britannica r/AskHistorians: “Is Nazism right wing or left wing?” Interview with Hitler - Interviews (Anthology 1859-1993)   BACKSTAGE I've spent my entire career studying stress—the No. 1 cure for it might ‘surprise' you - CNBC Leonard Peikoff - Wikipedia   TAKE ACTION: No Kings National Day of Action - Oct. 18th Free DC Project: FOR ALLIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY - Tell Congress to stand down the federal escalation One Million Rising Trainings In a blue state? Help stop ICE overreach Use the 5 Calls app for scripts and to reach all your elected officials Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121 Find your Indivisible group - or start one Write to the DNC   Join our Discord Server Reach us via Signal: Bestoftheleft.01 Leave a message at 202-999-3991   Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts!

Alexander's Rise: Genius, Ambition, or Conspiracy? In this insightful episode of the Jeremy Ryan Slate Show, we take a deep dive into the unparalleled legacy of Alexander the Great. Was his meteoric rise to power a testament to his military genius, sheer ambition, or shadowed by conspiracies involving secret teachings and forbidden knowledge? Join us as we critically examine his life, from his turbulent youth and tutelage under Aristotle to his breathtaking conquests across 2 million square miles of territory. Through a unique perspective, we unravel the mysteries of his leadership—his innovative tactics, adoption of foreign cultures, and the whispers of divinity that fueled his self-image. Could hidden alliances or esoteric influences have been the key to his unmatched success? Drawing from sources like Britannica, History.com, and recent archaeological discoveries from 2025, we connect history's dots to weave a narrative that challenges mainstream perspectives.This must-watch episode isn't just about history; it's about the enduring questions that surround Alexander's legacy. From family drama and court intrigue to his controversial death—was it natural or a conspiratorial hit?—there's no shortage of debate. We even explore how modern elites may draw lessons from his divine playbook.As your host, Jeremy Ryan Slate, CEO and co-founder of Command Your Brand, I bring my passion for uncovering the hidden angles of history to this critical examination. With years of podcasting experience interviewing historians and conspiracy theorists alike, I aim to inspire curiosity and spark meaningful conversations. So, what do you think—was Alexander's rise driven by genius, ambition, or something far more mysterious? Join the conversation in the comments below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a fellow history buff. Let's keep learning, questioning, and building a community of curious minds. Stay curious, my friends!#hellenization #aristotle #leadership #podcast #alexanderthegreat___________________________________________________________________________⇩ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ⇩BRAVE TV HEALTH: Parasites are one of the main reasons that so many of our health problems happen! Guess what? They're more active around the full moon. That's why friend of the Show, Dr. Jason Dean, developed the Full Moon Parasite Protocol. Get 15% off now by using our link: https://bravetv.store/JRSCOMMAND YOUR BRAND: Legacy Media is dying, we fight for the free speech of our clients by placing them on top-rated podcasts as guests. We also have the go-to podcast production team. We are your premier podcast agency. Book a call with our team https://www.commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call MY PILLOW: By FAR one of my favorite products I own for the best night's sleep in the world, unless my four year old jumps on my, the My Pillow. Get up to 66% off select products, including the My Pillow Classic or the new My Pillow 2.0, go to https://www.mypillow.com/cyol or use PROMO CODE: CYOL________________________________________________________________⇩ GET MY BEST SELLING BOOK ⇩Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Lifehttps://getextraordinarybook.com/________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UFFtmJqBUJHTU6iFch3QU(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ X: https://twitter.com/jeremyryanslate➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyryanslate_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: JEREMY@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM

The ocean has always been a place of mystery. It gives and it takes, and sometimes, it keeps its secrets. Every so often, a ship is found drifting across open water- its sails torn, the wheel unmanned, meals still sitting on the table- yet no one aboard. From the Mary Celeste in 1872 to modern-day mysteries like the MV Alta, stories of ghost ships have haunted sailors and storytellers for centuries. In today's episode, we're setting out to sea to uncover the legends, the facts, and the lingering questions behind some of the eeriest vessels ever found afloat.SourcesYouTube, Smithsonian, Britannica, Listverse, Unilad Tech, History Extra, Britannica 2, NPR, Wikipedia - Kaz_II, Wikipedia - Flying_Dutchman, The Guardian, Strange OutdoorsSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com  Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!**We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

Did one bullet in Sarajevo truly spark a century of chaos, or was it part of a larger web of conspiracy and intrigue? In this insightful episode of The Jeremy Ryan Slate Show, we take a critical examination of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and its ripple effects on history. This deep dive explores how this pivotal moment in 1914 ignited World War I, toppled empires, and reshaped global geopolitics—ultimately setting the stage for modern conflicts.Join me, Jeremy Ryan Slate, host, entrepreneur, and history enthusiast, as we unravel the layers of this historic event. Drawing from credible sources like Britannica, History.com, and the Imperial War Museum, we'll analyze everything from nationalist tensions in the Balkans to fragile alliances and secret societies like the Black Hand. But we won't stop there—this must-watch episode also examines plausible theories involving espionage, power struggles, and even financial motives behind the war.Was the assassination a tragic accident, or a deliberate act of conspiracy? With recent declassifications and fresh analysis, we present a unique perspective on how this event continues to echo in today's world. Whether you're a history buff, a conspiracy theorist, or simply curious, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.What do you think sparked World War I—an accident or something more? Comment below to join the conversation, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with fellow history enthusiasts. Stay curious, and let's continue exploring the turning points that define our world.#history #internationalrelations #conspiracytheories #diplomacy #conspiracytheory___________________________________________________________________________⇩ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ⇩BRAVE TV HEALTH: Parasites are one of the main reasons that so many of our health problems happen! Guess what? They're more active around the full moon. That's why friend of the Show, Dr. Jason Dean, developed the Full Moon Parasite Protocol. Get 15% off now by using our link: https://bravetv.store/JRSCOMMAND YOUR BRAND: Legacy Media is dying, we fight for the free speech of our clients by placing them on top-rated podcasts as guests. We also have the go-to podcast production team. We are your premier podcast agency. Book a call with our team https://www.commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call MY PILLOW: By FAR one of my favorite products I own for the best night's sleep in the world, unless my four year old jumps on my, the My Pillow. Get up to 66% off select products, including the My Pillow Classic or the new My Pillow 2.0, go to https://www.mypillow.com/cyol or use PROMO CODE: CYOL________________________________________________________________⇩ GET MY BEST SELLING BOOK ⇩Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Lifehttps://getextraordinarybook.com/________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UFFtmJqBUJHTU6iFch3QU(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ X: https://twitter.com/jeremyryanslate➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyryanslate_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: JEREMY@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM

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The practice of growing plants in water rather than soil isn't new, though early examples are difficult to substantiate. In the 1930s, hydroponic plant culture made headlines, but the field also had conflict among researchers. Research: Bacon, Francis. “Sylva sylvarum; or, A natural history, in ten centuries. Whereunto is newly added the History natural and experimental of life and death, or of the prolongation of life.” London. 1670. https://archive.org/details/sylvasylvarumorn00baco/page/116/mode/2up Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Hanging Gardens of Babylon". Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Jan. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/place/Hanging-Gardens-of-Babylon Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "chinampa". Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May. 2017, https://www.britannica.com/topic/chinampa Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Julius von Sachs". Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Sep. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Julius-von-Sachs. Ebel, Roland. "Chinampas: An Urban Farming Model of the Aztecs and a Potential Solution for Modern Megalopolis". HortTechnology hortte 30.1 (2020): 13-19. < https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04310-19 Gericke, W. F. “The Complete Guide To Soilless Gardening.” Prentice Hall. 1940. https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271694/page/n1/mode/2up Gericke, W. F. “The Meaning of Hydroponics.” Science101,142-143. 1945. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.101.2615.142 "General Mills' Big Gamble on Indoor Farming." Dun's Review. 1979. https://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/card-image/DunsReviewGeneralMillsImage.jpg “Growing Crops Without Soil.” United States Department of Agriculture. Agricultural research service. June 1965. https://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/card-image/RaisingCropsWithoutSoil1965_0.jpg Hall, Loura. “NASA Research Launches a New Generation of Indoor Farming.” NASA. Nov. 23, 2021. https://www.nasa.gov/technology/tech-transfer-spinoffs/nasa-research-launches-a-new-generation-of-indoor-farming/ Hoagland, D.R. and D.I. Arnon. “The Water-culture Method for Growing Plants Without Soil.” Berkeley. 1950. https://archive.org/details/watercultureme3450hoag/page/n5/mode/2up “A Hydroponic Farm on Wake Island.” Science87,12-3. (1938). DOI:1126/science.87.2263.12.u Janick, Jules et al. “The cucurbits of mediterranean antiquity: identification of taxa from ancient images and descriptions.” Annals of botany vol. 100,7 (2007): 1441-57. doi:10.1093/aob/mcm242 Silvio, Caputo. “History, Techniques and Technologies of Soil-Less Cultivation.” Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99962-9_4 Singer, Jesse. “A Hydroponics Timeline. Garden Culture Magazine. Feb. 8, 2021. https://gardenculturemagazine.com/a-brief-overview-of-the-history-of-hydroponics/#:~:text=1627:%20Sylva%20Sylvarum,Chemist%20Jean%20Baptist%20van%20Helmont Stanhill, G. "JOHN WOODWARD—A NEGLECTED 17TH CENTURY PIONEER OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY". Israel Journal of Plant Sciences 35.3-4 (1986): 225-231. https://doi.org/10.1080/0021213X.1986.10677056 Stuart, Neil W. “About Hydroponics.” Yearbook of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1947. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/yoa1947/page/289/mode/2up Taylor, Judith. “National Nutrition Month: Hydroponics feed ailing WWII Army Air Forces personnel.” Air Force Medical Service. March 26, 2014. https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Article/582803/national-nutrition-month-hydroponics-feed-ailing-wwii-army-air-forces-personnel/ “Plants Without Soil.” Brooklyn Eagle. Feb. 28, 1937.https://www.newspapers.com/image/52623587/?match=1&terms=hydroponics “Hydroponics.” Courier-Journal. March 2, 1937. https://www.newspapers.com/image/107727971/?match=1&terms=hydroponics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.