Podcast appearances and mentions of Brooklyn Bridge

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes Dan Saks from New York City to celebrate his joyful new picture book, On Our Bikes. Dan shares how the story began as an echo song, "I Got a Bicycle," on his kids' music podcast Noodle Loaf, and how his love of life on two wheels—and riding with his kids—pedaled its way onto the page. Jed and Dan swap stories about city biking in Boston and New York, the tensions between drivers and cyclists, and the pure joy of rolling through town on a perfect spring day. Dan describes memorable family rides across the Brooklyn Bridge for dumplings in Chinatown and how food destinations often become the playful motivation for longer rides with his kids. The conversation then turns to Dan's rich musical life: his work as a music therapist, his long history in bands, and the way nearly all his books are connected to songs. He explains how music therapy can reach people with memory loss or speech challenges in powerful ways, and Jed adds moving personal stories—from his mother's dementia to witnessing Stevie Wonder calm an angry crowd with a call for love and understanding. Later in the episode, Jed is joined by returning guests Dr. Sam and JL McCready to talk about their delightful new picture book Escapees, a playful interstellar adventure about runaway peas, creativity, collaboration, and the joy of making stories that truly connect with kids and families.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI meteorologist bringing you real-time weather data and human enthusiasm every single time! So here's the thing about today in the Big Apple, folks. It is absolutely gorgeous out there right now, and I mean that in the most meteorologically passionate way possible. We're looking at sunshine with a high near eighty-three Fahrenheit, and that northwest wind at nine to fifteen miles per hour is keeping things fresh and breezy. Perfect weather to grab a coffee in Central Park and pretend you're in one of those romantic comedies, am I right? Now tonight, it stays mostly clear with a low around sixty-four Fahrenheit. The wind's going to be hanging around at thirteen to fifteen miles per hour from the north, so if you're planning an evening stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge, bring a light jacket. You won't regret it. Here's where things get interesting, and yes, I'm using the term loosely because honestly, the next few days are pretty stellar. Monday we're starting partly sunny but gradually clearing up with a high near seventy-five Fahrenheit. That's what I call a real cool down, and I mean that literally and as a weather pun because I just can't help myself. Tuesday through Wednesday, we're sitting pretty with sunny skies and highs ranging from seventy-eight to eighty-two Fahrenheit. It's like Mother Nature decided to give New York a gift card to paradise. But here's the plot twist, everyone. By Thursday, we're looking at a thirty percent chance of showers and thunderstorms popping up after two in the afternoon. High near ninety-three Fahrenheit. Things heat up literally and meteorologically. Friday and Saturday continue with scattered shower chances at thirty percent, with highs near eighty-nine and eighty-eight Fahrenheit respectively. Now let's jump into the Weather Playbook! Today I want to talk about wind direction and temperature. See, that northwest wind we're experiencing today typically brings cooler, drier air masses into the region. When the wind shifts to the south later in the week, we're actually pulling in warmer, more moisture-laden air from the Atlantic. This is why your body feels completely different from today to Thursday. The wind isn't just moving air around; it's literally changing the entire weather personality of our region. Absolutely fascinating stuff! Your three-day snapshot: Today sunny at eighty-three, tonight clear at sixty-four. Monday partly sunny then sunny, high seventy-five, low sixty. Tuesday sunny, high seventy-eight, low sixty-six. Thanks for listening to this Quiet Please production. Don't forget to subscribe, and hey, learn more at quiet please dot ai!

Erica Wagner may be the first ever author to write both a landmark biography and a historial novel about the same person. The engineer Washington Roebling took up residence in her head when she was sixteen years old and crossed the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time; her 2017 book Chief Engineer was a cradle-to-the-grave biography giving us the facts of his life, and her new novel Wash boldly imagines his interior life, moving freely across time, space and memory to replicate the experience of selfhood. In this episode of the podcast, she shares her insights into the mind of an extraordinary man and the art of life writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Portland has a new awesome bridge, well its not new but it has a new name. Thanks for being awesome. Email: basementbuddiespod@gmail.com  

We're joined by Adam Smith from Dumont Global, a company that's been stripping paint from iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower and the Brooklyn Bridge for decades. But what makes their products so effective, and how can you use them in your own home or business? Dumont Global's paint strippers have been used on some of the world's most recognizable landmarks, and their products are designed to be safe, water-based, and environmentally friendly. Adam shares the story behind their company's success and explains how their products work. From their flagship Smart Strip Advance to their new non-aerosol bag-on-valve technology, Dumont Global is pushing the boundaries of paint removal. One of the key takeaways from this interview is the importance of surface preparation and testing before starting a paint removal project. Adam emphasizes the need to choose the right product for the job and to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully. He also highlights the benefits of Dumont Global's unique technology, which allows for safe and effective paint removal without the need for harsh chemicals. If you're looking for a reliable and eco-friendly solution for your paint removal needs, this interview is a must-listen. Adam shares some fascinating stories about Dumont Global's work on iconic structures and provides valuable tips and advice for listeners. So tune in to learn more about Dumont Global's innovative products and how they can help you tackle your next paint removal project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Adam Smith from Dumont Global, a company that's been stripping paint from iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower and the Brooklyn Bridge for decades. But what makes their products so effective, and how can you use them in your own home or business? Dumont Global's paint strippers have been used on some of the world's most recognizable landmarks, and their products are designed to be safe, water-based, and environmentally friendly. Adam shares the story behind their company's success and explains how their products work. From their flagship Smart Strip Advance to their new non-aerosol bag-on-valve technology, Dumont Global is pushing the boundaries of paint removal. One of the key takeaways from this interview is the importance of surface preparation and testing before starting a paint removal project. Adam emphasizes the need to choose the right product for the job and to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully. He also highlights the benefits of Dumont Global's unique technology, which allows for safe and effective paint removal without the need for harsh chemicals. If you're looking for a reliable and eco-friendly solution for your paint removal needs, this interview is a must-listen. Adam shares some fascinating stories about Dumont Global's work on iconic structures and provides valuable tips and advice for listeners. So tune in to learn more about Dumont Global's innovative products and how they can help you tackle your next paint removal project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brooklyn Bridge had been open for only one week when something horrible happened, on THIS DAY, May 30th with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a woman claims she was abducted by aliens from a 12th-floor Manhattan apartment… in full view of the Brooklyn Bridge… while bodyguards for a high-ranking UN official allegedly watched in horror?You get one of the wildest UFO stories ever put to paper.Witnessed by Bud Hopkins sets the scene for us as we tell the tale of the infamous Linda Napolitano case. Floating women. Grinning gray aliens. Secret government bodyguards named “Richard” and “Dan.” Hypnotic regression. Missing time. Mysterious letters. Alleged cover-ups. And somehow… a black Rolls-Royce lurking beneath the Brooklyn Bridge like an extraterrestrial episode of Goodfellas.Was this the strongest multi-witness alien abduction case in history? Or did the story spiral into a perfect storm of belief, hypnosis, and UFO fever dream theatrics?Join us as we examine every bizarre detail, every skeptical argument, and every “wait… WHAT?” moment from a case so strange that even New York City collectively looked up and went, “Yeah honestly, maybe.” All that and more this week on Hysteria 51.Sources We ConsultedHopkins, Bud. Witnessed: The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions (1996) https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780671569150Hopkins, Bud. Intruders: The Incredible Visitations at Copley Woods https://archive.org/details/intrudersincredi00hopkMack, John E. Abduction: Human Encounters with Aliens https://archive.org/details/abductionhumanen00mackBud Hopkins official archive and research materials http://www.intrudersfoundation.orgSkeptical analysis by Robert Sheaffer on the Linda Cortile / Napolitano case https://badufos.blogspot.comCommittee for Skeptical Inquiry archives on alien abductions and hypnotic regression https://skepticalinquirer.orgPhilip J. Klass UFO skepticism archive http://www.philipklass.orgFBI Vault: UFO Documents https://vault.fbi.gov/UFONational UFO Reporting Center archives https://nuforc.orgMutual UFO Network (MUFON) case resources https://mufon.comNew York City historical and skyline reference material https://www.nyc.govBrooklyn Bridge historical information https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/brooklyn-bridge.shtmlEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.comSupport the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emily Warren Roebling helped build one of America's most iconic landmarks while quietly redefining what women were capable of in the 19th century.  Long before women were recognized in engineering or leadership roles, Emily stepped into a world dominated by men after her husband, Washington Roebling, became severely ill during construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. With no formal engineering education, she taught herself advanced mathematics, bridge construction, materials science, and project management to serve as his eyes, ears, and voice on-site. Through intelligence, resilience, and determination, Emily became the critical link that kept the project alive and ultimately helped bring the bridge to completion in 1883. Follow us on IG: @homance_chronicles Connect with us: linktr.ee/homance Send us a Hoe of History request: homancepodcast@gmail.com

National Asparagus day. Entertainment from 2021. Mary had a little lamb published, Brooklyn Bridge opened, Youngest ever to summit Mt. Everest. Todays birthdays - HB Reese, Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan, Gary Burghoff, Patti LaBelle, Priscilla Presley, Larry Blackmon, Rosanne Cash, John C. Riley, Heavy D. Duke Ellington died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran       https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The asparagus song - Bryant OneilGood 4U - Olivia RodrigoForever after all - Luke CombsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent         http://50cent.com/Up in smoke - Cheech & ChongBlowin in the wind - Bob DylanLady Marmalade - Patti LaBelleWord up - CameoTennessee flat top box - Rosanne CashNow that we found love - Heavy D & the BoyzTake the A train - Duke EllingtonExit - Ain't that bad - Paige Rutledge       https://www.paigerutledge.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

Have you ever wondered about walking over something and had absolutely no idea what was underneath your feet? Maybe finding out about an old battlefield, tunnels, or maybe a subway? Maybe that one mystery smell in the city you're visiting emanating from that sewer grate underneath your feet? Now imagine this: You're walking across one of the most famous landmarks in America…The Brooklyn Bridge. Cars passing. People taking selfies. Totally normal, except there is something hiding within the foundation of the bridge that no one really knew about until fairly recently.  What is it?  What's inside?  Well, in order to find out, you are going to have to coffee up and volume up.  Welcome to the Missing Chapter. Want some Missing Chapter merchandise? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Well guess what, it's a sweet reunion - but instead of Jamaica and Spain - we're headed back to Brooklyn to meet the person who first inrotuduced the Linda Napolitano story to Nikki when she was on honeymoon in New York - it's Tyler the tour guide from Madame Morbids Trolley tours, the numer one rated ghost tour in the whole of NYC and if that ain't saying something then you obviously don't know your cannolis! Join us for a deep dive into Linda's story from someone who knows it back to front and has often floated past the Brooklyn Bridge ( well, with slightly more bumps on those cobble stones) inside a victorian style trolley ( a mini bus to us Brits but far more vintage and cool). Settle down and strap in because Tyler is taking us on a trip around Brooklyn sharing his favourite stories and some of his own personal spooky tales. You can check out Tyler on Youtube @TylerTheVampireslayerot a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

When Linda Napolitano went to bed on a cold November evening in her New York apartment, she didn't realise that would be the night that changed her life forever. Linda's home was invaded by not one, but three creatures she would later recall as aliens. They floated her out of her window and into the night sky. But Linda wasn't alone that night, she was being watched. As Linda was floating through the night sky, two security guards were watching her and in that moment, they knew they had to find this woman but what would happen next became one of the weirdest tales to happen in Brooklyns history. Was this a government cover-up, were these the men in black and would Linda get away with her life? ...Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore the wild story of Linda Napolitano and the Brooklyn Bridge Alien Abduction. If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

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Stories of brash conmen convincing people to buy some of the world's most recognizable landmarksSponsorsFishbowl - https://ohmyfraud.promo/fishbowl Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CEDownload the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Sources:Introduction:Chick-fil-A Bilked for $80,000 in Fake Mac-and-Cheese Refunds, Police Say [NYT]Act I: Arthur Furguson [Wikipedia]Brooklyn Bridge [Wikipedia]George C. Parker [Wikipedia]Bird's-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge and Grand Display of Fire Works on Opening Night [Wikipedia]FAILURE OF J. LLOYD HAIGH.; EMBARRASSED BY HIS WIRE CONTRACT WITH THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE TRUSTEES [NYT]J. LLOYD HAIGH ARRESTED; CHARGED WITH FORGERY IN THE THIRD DEGREE. [NYT]For You, Half Price [NYT]Act II: Eiffel Tower [Wikipedia]Victor Lustig [Wikipedia]Victor Lustig [Biography via Wayback Machine]The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice. [Smithsonian]The Smoothest Con Man That Ever Lived [Smithsonian]The long con of underworld grifter ‘Count' Victor Lustig [The Mob Museum]

Linda Napolitano & The Terrifying Brooklyn Bridge Alien AbductionHave you ever witnessed an alien abduction? Well for two security guard in Brooklyn, New York City, they go more than they bargained for when taking a smoke break. They just so happened to see a woman hovering above the Brooklyn Bridge, in mid air, completely still and with nothing holding her.Linda Napolitano, a normal Brooklyn working class housewife, was in a vice like grip by little grey men who had decided to take her for a spin in their spaceship. This unbelievable occurance was so shocking, the men never forgot about it but for now, Linda is confused, has no answers and doesn't know what to do next.Will the aliens stay in touch? Are they leaving her unexpected gifts? And will Linda have the scars to show to tell her tale...let's find out!Today, Cheryl & Nikki are exploring the case of the Linda Napolitano & The Brooklyn Bridge Alien Abduction. If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

We crack open Part 1 of the Manhattan Alien Abduction saga by stepping straight into the strange, the dramatic, and the deeply 1989. Linda Napolitano's story arrives wrapped in hypnosis sessions, floating nightgowns, blue tractor beams, and a suspiciously busy letter‑writing campaign from two supposed cops who may or may not exist outside Bud Hopkins' filing cabinet. As Linda recounts being pulled from her 12th‑floor apartment and into a UFO over the Brooklyn Bridge, the tale spirals outward—family abductions, disappearing nasal implants, anonymous tapes, and even whispers of a UN Secretary‑General caught in the cosmic crossfire. By the end of Part 1, we're left standing exactly where Journey to the Fringe thrives: somewhere between high strangeness, human theatrics, and the uneasy sense that this rabbit hole is about to get much, much weirder.For more on this story be sure to read: Witnessed: The true story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions by Budd Hopkins

George C. Parker was an infamous con man. He sold the Brooklyn Bridge countless times. He sold Ulysses S. Grant's tomb. He sold Madison Square Garden. He sold the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He even sold the Statue of Liberty! Most often, the victims of his schemes were new immigrants who didn't speak English and were unfamiliar with America's public property laws. …but… was George C. Parker truly the prolific scammer he claimed to be? The internet sure thinks so! Normie C begs to differ.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Asbury Park Press. “Capt. Parker Held For Extradition.” June 30, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Famous ‘Seller,' Seized Here, Gets Life.” December 18, 1928.Asbury Park Press. “Parker, Noted Confidence Man, Is Arrested Here.” June 29, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Famous ‘Con' Man Starts as ‘Lifer.'” November 23, 1928.Brooklyn Daily Times. “Smartest Bunco Salesman Faces Life Term If Convicted.” July 8, 1928.Brooklyn Eagle. “Albert Murch Dies.” August 11, 1931.Brooklyn Eagle. “Brooklyn Bridge's ‘Seller' Sent to Sing Sing For Life.” November 23, 1928.Brown, Peter Jensen. “Bridges, Bunco and Basso - a Gullible History of Selling the Brooklyn Bridge.” Early Sports and Pop Culture History Blog, October 1, 2020. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2020/10/bridges-bunco-and-basso-gullible.html.Cohen, Gabriel. “For You, Half Price - The New York Times.” The New York Times, November 27, 2005. https://archive.is/5GeA4.Courier-Post. “Bunco Prince Faces Life For $150 Deal.” July 9, 1928.Daily News. “Con Man Uses Love Notes To Gag Dupes.” July 8, 1928.Detroit Free Press. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” November 23, 1928.Ellery Queen Magazine. “Stranger Than Fiction.” November 2022. https://www.elleryqueenmysterymagazine.com/the-crime-scene/stranger-than-fiction-november-2022/.Find a Grave. “‘Capt.' George C. Parker (1860-1937).” https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229047420/george_c-parker.HISTORY, dir. Modern Marvels: Building the Brooklyn Bridge (S2, E20) | Full Episode | History. Modern Marvels. 2023. 46:00. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-JFnbJ19U.HowStuffWorks. “Meet the Conman Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge — Many Times Over.” July 26, 2022. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/conman-sold-brooklyn-bridge.htm.IrishCentral.Com. “The Man Who ‘Sold' The Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Ulysses Grant's Tomb.” February 25, 2026. https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge-statue-of-liberty.Lincoln Journal Star. “Bridge ‘Seller' Is Caught in Law's Net.” December 11, 1928.Marysville Journal-Tribune. “Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Again in Jail; Other Old-Time Crooks Come to Grief In New York.” December 1, 1928.Mimi Matthews. “The 19th Century Confidence Man.” June 20, 2016. https://www.mimimatthews.com/2016/06/20/the-19th-century-confidence-man/.Minium, Alice. “The Untold Truth Of 19th-Century Conman George C. Parker.” Grunge, April 4, 2022. https://www.grunge.com/820192/the-untold-truth-of-19th-century-conman-george-c-parker/.Naked History. “The Man Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge.” https://web.archive.org/web/20190718114933/https://www.historynaked.com/man-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.NYC Walks. “The Brooklyn Bridge — ‘If You Believe That, I Have a Bridge in Brooklyn to Sell to You.'” https://nycwalks.com/blog/the-brooklyn-bridge-if-you-believe-that-i-have-a-bridge-in-brooklyn-to-sell-to-you/.Racing Nellie Bly. “Con Artist George Parker Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Famous Monuments.” Accessed April 24, 2026. https://racingnelliebly.com/strange_times/con-artist-george-parker-sold-brooklyn-bridge/.Sifakis, Carl. Hoaxes and Scams: A Compendium of Deceptions, Ruses, and Swindles. Facts on File, 1993.“Sing Sing Prison Admission Registers, 1865-1939.” n.d. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8922/.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Man, Suing State, Charged With Forging Contracts.” September 18, 1930.The Brooklyn Citizen. “News of the Day.” July 18, 1892.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Nothing Heard of Criminal Who Skipped Jail.” January 3, 1906.The Brooklyn Citizen. “Old Offender Once Again in Toils of Law.” July 7, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. “Once Sold Brooklyn Bridge And Lots in City Hall Park, Rest of Life May Be In Jail.” July 8, 1928.The Brooklyn Daily Times. “Roamer, 58, Is Given Life For Forgery.” December 17, 1928.The Houston Post. “Selling Brooklyn Bridge.” December 26, 1928.The Mayfield Messenger. “Con Man Who ‘Sold' Brooklyn Bridge Gets Life in Prison.” December 18, 1928.The Miami Herald. “Dean of Slickers Given Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The News Journal. “Former Resident of Shore Gets Life Term.” December 18, 1928.The Saginaw News. “His Wasted Sales Talent.” July 10, 1928.The Washington Post. “Life for Brooklyn Bridge Swindler.” December 18, 1928.Times Union. “Big Claimant Against State Recognized by Judge Conway.” September 18, 1930.Times Union. “Lifer Recalls Nervy Escape.” November 23, 1928.Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? 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Erica Wagner has written Wash, a historical novel about Washington Roebling, the man who build the Brooklyn Bridge. Show notes: Erica Wagner Wash Daniel Kehlmann: The Director Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener. If you like the podcast, please follow it on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener.

Would you buy the Brooklyn Bridge? What about a beachfront property in a country that doesn't exist? Tonight on RER, we're diving into the unbelievable true stories of history's most notorious con men, swindlers, and scammers. Join us as we break down the psychology, the audacity, and the absolute sheer nerve of the men who managed to trick the world. From monumental real estate scams to fake martial arts legacies, these are the "Frauds" that shaped history.   theredeyereport.com

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI meteorologist bringing you real-time weather insights powered by advanced algorithms and pure passion.Welcome back to the show, folks! We're diving right into what's happening in New York City, and let me tell you, things are about to get a little damp out there. Right now we're looking at increasing clouds with a high near 61 degrees Fahrenheit, light and variable winds becoming southerly at five to ten miles per hour this afternoon. Pretty pleasant to start, but hold onto your umbrellas because here comes the fun part.Tonight stays mostly cloudy with a low around 51 degrees Fahrenheit and those southerly winds continuing at five to ten miles per hour. But Wednesday, that's when the moisture really moves in. We're tracking a system pushing into the region, and I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade, but rain on your parade is literally what's about to happen. There's a twenty percent chance of showers after two in the afternoon, but things really intensify Wednesday night when we get into a solid system. We're talking one hundred percent precipitation chances with between half and three quarters of an inch of new rainfall possible. That's serious stuff, folks.Now let's talk about what's actually happening meteorologically here, because this is the good stuff. We've got what we call a warm front approaching the New York area. This boundary between warm and cold air masses is like nature's own conveyor belt for moisture. As warm, moist air from the Atlantic gets lifted over this front, it cools down and condenses into clouds and precipitation. It's the same process that happens when you breathe on a cold window, except on a massive scale. Pretty incredible when you think about it.Thursday clears things out beautifully with a forty percent chance of showers early, then mostly sunny skies with a high near 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Friday looks absolutely spectacular, sunny with a high near 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Saturday gets a little cloudier with a high near 55 degrees Fahrenheit, then Sunday bounces back to mostly sunny at 58 degrees Fahrenheit.So here's your three day quick look: Wednesday brings that rain system through, Thursday clears out with temperatures in the upper fifty Fahrenheit range, and Friday is your perfect day to head out to Central Park or catch some rays on the Brooklyn Bridge.Stay weather aware out there, New York. Don't forget to subscribe to the show for more forecasts from yours truly. Thanks for listening, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Ya-Ting Liu became New York City's first-ever Chief Public Realm Officer in 2023 — a role created from scratch to focus City Hall's attention on the parks, plazas, streets, and sidewalks that make a dense city livable.Recorded inside NYC City Hall in November 2025, just after Zohran Mamdani's election as New York's next mayor but before his inauguration, this conversation traces how the job came to exist, why the Fifth Avenue redesign won't break ground until 2028 ("utility spaghetti" is the answer), and how 26 blocks of Jackson Heights became Paseo Park — one of the most ambitious community-led open streets anywhere in the world.We also talk about finding the "public realm Avengers" inside government, why "1% for Parks" isn't a rallying cry most New Yorkers can picture, and Ya-Ting's three favorite public spaces in the city (spoiler: one is under the Brooklyn Bridge).Since this recording, Ya-Ting has joined NYU Tandon as Chief of Staff and Director of Strategy in the Office of the Dean.

Taylor talks with featured advocate Bronwyn Brightener and Director Ben Wolf of the documentary Changing Lanes about the contested Road Diet on McGuiness Boulevard in Greenpoint, Brooklyn https://www.changinglanesdoc.com/about (2:15). Eric Brightwell, host of the Nobody Drives in LA podcast, at the Changing Lanes screening https://ericbrightwell.com/nobody-drives-in-la/ (7:19). A concerned listener and bike safety designer/advocate, Abe a.k.a. Sundance, offers his “lane saber,” a light-up safety flag/space bar, for Taylor's May trip up Highway 1 https://bsky.app/profile/sundance.bikesky.social (9:18). The second installment of a series on Gloria Ines getting a bike. Taylor and Gloria decide that Taylor will give her a bike to fix up at a bike co-op, the Los Angeles Bike Oven https://bike-oven.com (15:38). Listener Email: Solidarity for Taylor's ride through Minneapolis from Brett McGraw, and two from Bluesky: another biker who wears backpacks, Nietifa Van Suiker, and another vote for more ebike power from BirdmanStevens (18:38). News: Cycling Data is now available on Google Earth https://medium.com/@googleearth/now-available-cycling-data-on-google-earth-1c12955d6f94, Prague has built a bridge just for cyclists, pedestrians, trams and buses https://www.ebikemag.eu/prague-opens-dvorecky-bridge-the-first-new-vltava-crossing-in-twelve-years/, Cologne will also rebuild a bridge just for bicycles and trams https://www.ksta.de/koeln/muelheimer-bruecke-koelner-ob-entmachtet-verkehrsdezernenten-5-1194350, and NYC Mayor Mamdani announces an immediate overhaul for cyclists and pedestrians on the Brooklyn Bridge https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/03/27/mamdani-will-upgrade-brooklyn-bridge-manhattan-side-entrance-by-june(20:51). In Northampton, Massachusetts, complete streets opponents are claiming that fixing the unsafe downtown streets will hurt the town's kids by taking money from schools. Proponents of the Picture Main Street redesign say most of the money comes from a Department of Transportation grant, not the city. Also, where are kids supposed to go after school? Math teacher Ray Paquette, a bike rider who's an active member of the Northampton teacher's union, NASE, along with Northampton Strong Towns members Jen Nery and Benjamin Spencer (22:38). New York City's Upper West Side will get a two-way protected bike lane, converting four lanes of traffic to two, thanks to Mayor Mamdani's Department of Transportation https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/04/14/east-side-west-side-mamdanis-dot-will-transform-72nd-street-with-protected-bike-lane-bus-improvements. Taylor talks to Carl Mahaney, Director of Streetopia Upper West Side https://www.streetopia.city/reimagining-w72 (39:38). Why is CicLAvia, Los Angeles' open streets event, so great? CicLAvia Chief Strategist Tafarai Bayne contextualizes the next event, on LA's West Side April 26 https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_west_la26 (54:14).

Hey listeners, I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI meteorologist! I process data faster than you can say precipitation, keeping you weather-ready always.Welcome back to the weather segment, folks! I'm absolutely pumped to talk about what's happening in New York City today. Let me tell you, spring is showing us both its sunny and stormy sides right now, and it's honestly kind of beautiful chaos.This morning we're looking at gorgeous sunshine with highs reaching around fifty degrees Fahrenheit. North winds are keeping things crisp at five to nine miles per hour early on, then switching south in the morning. But here's where it gets interesting, my friends. Tonight, we've got showers moving in, mainly after two in the morning. The sky will cloud up, temperatures dropping to around forty-five degrees with south winds around fourteen miles per hour. There's a sixty percent chance of precipitation, so you might want to keep an umbrella by the door. It's not going to be a downpour, but definitely wet conditions.Wednesday continues the wet story with showers likely before eight in the morning. Still cloudy, still wet, high near fifty-five degrees. You could say the weather's really been raining on our parade this week! But don't worry, this system is moving through relatively quickly.Now let me hit you with some meteorological knowledge in today's Weather Playbook. We're talking about wind shift patterns, folks. When you see that wind changing direction like we are here, from north to south to northeast, that's your atmosphere telling you that different air masses are moving in. As low pressure systems pass, the wind rotates around them counterclockwise, which is why we get these directional changes. It's like nature's compass pointing us toward the next weather chapter, and honestly, it's pretty cool.Here's your three-day outlook: Wednesday brings those morning showers with highs near fifty-five. Thursday turns gorgeous with mostly sunny skies and highs near sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit. Friday stays pleasant with mostly sunny conditions and highs around sixty degrees. Perfect for getting outside after all this rain, especially if you want to catch some views of Central Park or take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss our next weather update. Thanks so much for listening today, everyone! This has been a Quiet Please production. Head over to quietplease dot ai to learn more about what we do. Stay dry out there, New York!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

What do Ukrainians and Black Americans share in their historical and cultural experiences? Can we draw comparisons between serfdom and slavery, or find parallels in the colonial traumas and the struggle for human dignity? Furthermore, what role do culture, identity, and language play in overcoming these legacies? In this episode of the Explaining Ukraine podcast, we share a recording of a vital discussion held at PEN Ukraine in Kyiv in October 2025. This conversation explores collective memory, the universal aspiration for freedom, and the growing solidarity between communities that have endured systemic oppression. *** Our Speakers are: - Terrell Jermaine Starr – Independent American journalist and host of Black Diplomats, a documentary news show covering civilian life in Ukraine. Over his 16-year career, he has reported extensively on the U.S. military, nuclear policy, and the Black Lives Matter movement. - Christopher Atwood – Human rights and communications expert, Head of the Ukraïner International, which an international branch of Ukrainer, a popular Ukrainian media. Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, president of PEN Ukraine and the editor-in-chief of UkraineWorld. *** Listen on various platforms: https://li.sten.to/explaining-ukraine UkraineWorld: https://ukraineworld.org/en *** SUPPORT: You can support our work on https://www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld Your help is crucial, as we rely heavily on crowdfunding. You can also contribute to our volunteer missions to frontline areas in Ukraine, where we deliver aid to both soldiers and civilians. Donations are welcome via PayPal at: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com. *** CONTENTS: 00:00:00 Guests: American journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr and American civic activist Christopher Atwood. Discussion at PEN Ukraine, October, 2025. 00:04:03 What can Black Americans and Ukrainians tell each other to make their shared struggles better understood by the world? 00:07:34 What are the three profound commonalities between the 2014 Maidan Revolution and the Black Lives Matter movement? 00:18:54 How do the legacies of Frederick Douglass and Taras Shevchenko reveal the universal trauma of being "born into unfreedom"? 00:22:56 How did the exploitative "sharecropping" system in the American South mirror the traps faced by Ukrainian peasants? 00:28:41 What is the historical link between the "slave catchers" of the 19th century and the architecture of modern American policing? 00:30:30 In what ways is the current political divide in America a shadow of the Civil War? 00:32:38 Why does the American democracy only have a "30-year jump" on Ukraine's independence? 00:33:48 In what ways is "whiteness" weaponized as a tool of convenience by Western powers? 00:35:07 What is the difference between the "colonialism of racism" and the "colonialism of assimilation"? 00:36:18 How does Frantz Fanon's Black Skin, White Masks explain language as a primary tool of domination? 00:37:15 Why does the Western intellectuals struggle to reject colonialism in practice? 00:42:48 Why is it a dangerous intellectual shortcut to blame systemic issues on "one bad man" like Trump or Putin? 00:53:32 What does the history of the Brooklyn Bridge reveal about the racial hierarchies? 00:57:17 How can Black Americans and Ukrainians build solidarity when they face the same systems of oppression but have "colonizers who look different"? 01:05:40 What are the "multiple layers of whiteness"? 01:12:50 How does Edward Said's Orientalism help explain why Western scholars often treat Ukrainians as "objects" of study rather than "subjects"? 01:24:10 How did Western academics miss the "seething rage" that signaled Ukrainians would never welcome invaders as liberators? 01:26:56 Why does the American "dominant class" believe democracy is a finished project? 01:33:33 Can a government truly understand the cultural dynamics of another country if it refuses to reflect on the racial dynamics of its own?

Live… from New York… it's The Best One Yet!Airbnb got banned in NYC… so now it's stealthily jumping into the hotel biz.Blank Street is about to hit $1B selling matcha… but it all comes down to a 3-second interaction.Anthropic's wildest AI just got out of its cage… So we've got a life lesson from Jurassic Park.Plus, the coolest new home in America?... The secret condos inside the Brooklyn Bridge.Want to see the LIVE show in action? Watch it on YouTube or check out the highlights on Instagram @tboypod.And tomorrow we're publishing our full LIVE interview with special guest Ryan Serhant — The World's Most Viral Real Estate EntrepreneurNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Carton and Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle go OFF on the upcoming World Cup madness hitting the New York/New Jersey area. From outrageous $80 NJ Transit tickets to jaw-dropping $75,000-per-night hotel suites, the guys break down what they're calling massive price gouging ahead of matches at MetLife Stadium.

Le 17 mai, le trois-mâts mexicain Cuauhtémoc percute le pont de Brooklyn, causant deux morts et vingt blessés, en raison d'une erreur de navigation.Traduction:On May 17, the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc strikes the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two deaths and twenty injuries due to a navigation error. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le 17 mai, le trois-mâts mexicain Cuauhtémoc percute le pont de Brooklyn, causant deux morts et vingt blessés, en raison d'une erreur de navigation.Traduction:On May 17, the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc strikes the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two deaths and twenty injuries due to a navigation error. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A film series at the Brooklyn Academy of Music is spotlighting a Brooklyn subway station that has doubled as the backdrop for iconic movie scenes for decades. WNYC producer Verónica Del Valle explains how Hoyt Schermerhorn has been used in films from The Warriors to Coming to America. Also, WNYC reporter Brittany Kriegstein tells the story of Ellen Baum, a Brooklyn Heights resident who has spent weeks removing unusual items people have tied to the Brooklyn Bridge, turning a strange trend into a personal cleanup effort.  — Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

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Registration day doesn't just test your internet speed, it tests your nerves, your backup plans, and who you can text when the queue refuses to move. We share exactly how the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend sign-ups played out for our crew, including the moments that went sideways, the workarounds that still worked, and the community trust that helped multiple friends land the races they wanted. We also break down the sellout times and talk about what to do if you got shut out, from charity options to alert tools, plus a clear warning about social media scams claiming they can “transfer” bibs. From there, we shift into one of our favorite traditions: Rise and Run March Madness. This year's bracket is all Disney and Pixar animated movies, seeded using Rotten Tomatoes scores with Patreon votes powering the play-in games and acting as the tiebreaker when our panel splits. Expect soundtrack love, nostalgia, a few surprise upsets, and plenty of opinions you will want to argue with on your next run. We wrap with a full race report and a standout spotlight featuring Holly, who takes us through the New York City Half Marathon with New York Road Runners. She covers the Javits Center expo, start-area logistics, the cold morning that turns into perfect racing weather, and the unforgettable stretch over the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan, Times Square, and Central Park, plus how she clocks a new PR. If you're training for runDisney, planning destination races, or just want smarter prep, this one has you covered. Subscribe, share with a running friend, and leave a review with your hottest bracket take.Send us Fan MailSupport the showRise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel    Stoked Metabolic CoachingRise and Run Podcast Cruise Interest Form with Magic Bound Travel Affiliate LinksThe Start Line Co.Fluffy FizziesMona Moon Naturals Rise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded  

Nicole Kidman revealed her biggest deal breaker is bad breath after Alexander Skarsgård ate a falafel sandwich before their Big Little Lies kissing scene and she told him to put it away immediately. Harry Styles was spotted on the Brooklyn Bridge with Zoe Kravitz and stopped to fist bump fans who were literally listening to his album, asking what their favorite song was, and apparently has the softest hands—plus fans are convinced he's developing an Australian accent based on how he says "pain au chocolat" and "out."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com We were supposed to publish episode 13.15, an episode recapping and analyzing episode 15 of the hit K Drama Start-Up. We've had some technical difficulties, so instead, we are republishing episode 11.18, the episode where we analyze the movie Past Lives by Celine Song. Thanks for your patience. We'll be back to Start-Up next week!  Original show notes: Today, we'll be discussing Past Lives, the acclaimed 2023 film written and directed by Celine Song and starring Greta Lee as Nora Moon, Teo Yoo as Hae Sung, and John Magaro as Arthur. We discuss: How Past Lives explores the Asian diaspora experience, especially the tension and beauty of living between two cultures. The significance of Greta Lee's performance and her fear of speaking Korean, being filmed in 35mm film. The childhood relationship between Na Young and Hae Sung and how their sweet bond sets the foundation for the rest of the story. The scene of their final childhood goodbye on the stairs—symbolic of diverging life paths and emotional separation. The realism of immigration—what is gained and lost when families move to another country, and how that move changes identity and aspirations. The film's exploration of inyeon, the Korean concept of fate or connection, and how it plays out in both romantic and platonic relationships. The emotional Skype calls between Nora and Hae Sung in their twenties and how video calls ultimately weren't enough to keep them together. Arthur's perspective as Nora's husband and how he navigates feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and his genuine interest in her Korean identity. The triangulated tension during the New York reunion—how Nora, Arthur, and Hae Sung's interactions reveal different types of love and connection. The power of silence and simple gestures, particularly in the final moments between Nora and Hae Sung. Why Nora cries at the end—mourning a love that never was, and the layers of her past that she can never reclaim. Whether Nora and Arthur's marriage is built on love, convenience, or shared experience—and how their synchronized steps at the end suggest a kind of unity. The cinematography's role in enhancing the film's emotional resonance, including scenes of the Brooklyn Bridge, ferry rides, and the iconic closing restaurant sequence. References Go-Stop - Wikipedia Yukgaejang - Wikipedia Korean Americans - Wikipedia

After three days of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes across Iran -- a journalist tells us that, despite the death of the Ayatollah, the regime remains in full crackdown mode. A pro-regime academic in Tehran tells us the government has a clear plan to stay in power -- and says Iranians are united against their true enemies: the U.S. and Israel. One of Canada's last diplomats in Iran tells us Prime Minister Carney did the right thing by supporting strikes on the country -- no matter the potential fallout at home. Our guest built a seasonings company called Spyce Girlz. But now that the '90s girl-power pop group is threatening to sue her, she's feeling kind of salty. With the world feeling like a dumpster fire, one New Yorker decided to focus on a problem she could do something about: cleaning up the Brooklyn Bridge.Major League Baseball has a new system that can tell for sure whether a pitch was high, low, or just right -- but for it to work, a lot of players are having to admit they're not as tall as they claimed to be.As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that never shrinks from the truth.

TWiV explains how vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia develops from antibodies to adenovirus and somatic hypermutation, and castration by a viral protein tyrosine phosphatase that targets a host cell cycle checkpoint protein. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Positions in Rosenfeld Lab (email) US repeals environmental endangerment finding (Nature) Environmental groups sue EPA (Guardian) NIAID to drop pandemic preparedness and biodefense (Nature) FDA backpedals on Moderna mRNA rejection (npr) Mechanism of VITT (NEJM) Parasitc castration by a wasp virus protein (PNAS) Polydnaviruses (PloS Path) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Weekly Picks Brianne – The effect of seeing scientists as intellectually humble on trust in scientists and their research Rich – The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge by David McCullough Alan – Recipes from the American South, by Michael Twitty Vincent – Why Returning From Mars ls Impossible – Richard Feynman's Warning Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

Nat and Kristen dig into why everyone assumes the guy did more when men and women work together, even when there's zero evidence for it. From research papers where men get tenured more often to the woman who secretly engineered the Brooklyn Bridge for 11 years while her husband took credit, the examples are wild!They break down exactly when you need to claim your work - performance reviews, ambiguous projects, when your idea gets recycled by someone else in a meeting - and when spreading credit around actually makes you look like a stronger leader. Plus practical tips like checking how many times you've used 'we' instead of 'I' on your LinkedIn profile, and why Obama's team had to create a whole system to deal with men who literally couldn't hear ideas from women.Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Episode: 1517 The very odd bridge that Roebling almost built.  Today, a strange bridge.

The MIB. They appear without warning, dressed in black, knowing things about you they shouldn't possibly know — and they always deliver the same chilling message: stop asking questions, forget what you saw, or else.IN THIS EPISODE: The mysterious Men in Black… are they government agents? Time travelers? One man who experienced them first-hand has a different theory. And we'll look over a few separate incidents of people experiencing the Men in Black. (The MIB: I Knew They Were Evil) *** In spring of 2015, the Great Barrington Historical Society & Museum formally inducted the infamous Reed case of alien encounters. But is the Reed family alien abduction a valid historical fact - or UFO fan fiction? (Reed Family Alien Abduction) *** Weeping statues are nothing new, and believers claim they are miracles without much investigation. However, the Vatican proves them to be hoaxes almost 100% of the time. The latest is the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New Mexico. Will this be the one that finally convinces the Vatican of a true miracle? (Weeping Statue) *** Had Leonarda Cianciulli's life not been so muddled by superstition, curses, and Romani fortune tellers, she may never have murdered at all. (She Turned Her Victims Into Soap and Teacakes) *** A family keep seeing black creatures in their home with no explanation of where they came from – or where they go. (Black Creatures on the Isle of White) *** On May 30, 1883, a stampede took place on New York's Brooklyn Bridge, killing 12 people -- all because of a bizarre rumor! But the bridge has always had a strange history. (Death On The Brooklyn Bridge) *** If humanity were to receive a message from an extraterrestrial civilization right now, it would be the single greatest event in the history of civilization. But according to a new study, such a message could also pose a serious risk to humanity. (If We Receive A Message From Aliens Should We Delete It Without Reading?) *** With as many people that pass on while being treated by EMTs, it should probably be no surprise that phantoms might be encountered in an ambulance. (Haunted Ambulance) *** There was no doubt that Thomas Joy was murdered by gunshot – but the witnesses all had different stories, as did the police. What really happened? (Who Shot “Tonce” Joy?) *** If you believe your house is haunted, it's best not to try and confirm it by using a Ouija board. Nothing good can come from that. (Ouija Halloween) *** In 1928, a young boy mysteriously disappears after his mother gives him a dime to spend on admission to the local theater. But that is just the beginning of this very twisted true story. (The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:31.699 = Show Intro00:03:52.709 = MIB, I Knew They Were Evil00:16:59.222 = Reed Family Abduction00:25:17.090 = *** Weeping Statue00:29:15.522 = She Turned Her Victims Into Soap And Teacakes00:36:17.818 = Black Creatures on the Isle of White00:42:12.272 = *** The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins00:47:12.731 = Death on the Brooklyn Bridge00:52:57.400 = If We Receive A Message From Aliens, Should We Delete It Without Reading?01:02:14.337 = *** Haunted Ambulance01:06:12.803 = Who Shot “Tonce” Joy?01:12:51.768 = Ouija Halloween01:16:54.985 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES:“Weeping Statue” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2M23zFw“The Reed Family Alien Abduction” from the Alien UFO Sightings website: http://bit.ly/2xYaRln“The MIB: I Knew They Were Evil”: Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe http://bit.ly/2XUzTS3 and Jacob Geers for Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2XUAJyb“She Turned Her Victims Into Soap and Teacakes” by Katie Serena for All That's Interesting: http://bit.ly/2ZaaGiM“Black Creatures on the Isle of White” from Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2YlqHWk“Death On The Brooklyn Bridge” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LvphCl“If We Receive A Message From Aliens Should We Delete It Without Reading?” from Alien UFO Sightings: http://bit.ly/2Yb7hTT“Haunted Ambulance” by an unknown author: (link no longer available)“The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins” from CoolInterestingStuff.com: http://bit.ly/30J7dIx“Who Shot ‘Tonce' Joy?” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2JOSjK2“Ouija Halloween” by Blake Lacy from MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2O0pEXx=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 19, 2019EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RealMIBABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness, #MenInBlack, #MIB, #UFO, #Paranormal, #TrueEncounters, #GovernmentCoverUp, #AlienEncounters, #Supernatural, #MysteriousVisitors

Sorry yall we are way late on this episode but we're back and ready for action. In this ep we talk baked beans, Brooklyn Bridge fireworks, super flu running around, deadly fungal infection, Buddhist monks walk through GA, America cashin out on OF, Maduro get snatched, Micky Rourk possibly homeless, Nikki Minaj deportation petition, and much more! Email here: tokyoblackhour@gmail.com Check us out Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TokyoBlackHour/   Check out the Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX_C1Txvh93PHEsnA-qOp6g?view_as=subscriber Follow us on Twitter @TokyoBlackPod Get your apparel at https://tkbpandashop.com/  You can also catch us Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify Check out the mix here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=outOhNt1vBA&t=1167s Need a logo for your business go here www.fiverr.com/eyeballa/buying 

(Celebrating 80 years of NH community radio, WKXL! www.nhtalkradio.com) We at WKXL's Nh Unscripted start the new year off with some music by Charlie Daniels (and sprinkle in Olivia Newton John, Neil Diamond and the Brooklyn Bridge), then I say goodbye to a friend that recently passed away, follow that up talking a bit about performing at Jean's Playhouse and then we take a look at some upcoming show by local companies.

Ever feel like January dares you to set a giant goal you'll abandon by the second week? We flip that script with a smarter, kinder approach: monthly goals, clear boundaries, and systems that respect your energy instead of punishing it. Along the way, we riff on time-zone chaos, a viral Brooklyn Bridge “fireworks” hoax, and a running DeLorean bit that somehow keeps steering us back to sustainable change.We open with the truth behind creative burnout: daily posting streaks, analytics anxiety, and the illusion that “more” equals “better.” Then we get tactical. Take real time off without tanking momentum by batching on high-energy days, lowering output when your tank is empty, and treating deep research like a campaign with a clear scope. If you lift, think like an athlete—cycle intensity, plan recovery, and aim for weekly consistency over heroics.Instead of one grand resolution, we offer two on-ramps you can actually keep: pick a date (“I start by March 26”) or pick a condition (“I start after three nights of 7-hour sleep”). From there, switch to monthly goals with one behavior, one metric, and one constraint—three 30-minute workouts, four home-cooked dinners, or one off-screen evening each week. We also take on internet grifters and the dopamine drip of “up 3 percent, down 4 percent,” and explain how to protect your attention so your work stays sharp and your life stays sane.The thread through the jokes and trivia is identity. You don't need a new year to become the person who shows up—you need a smaller target, a repeatable system, and the grace to reset often. Tap play, set one tiny goal for the next four weeks, and tell us what you're starting. If this helped, follow, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people find the show. Support the showYou can find us on social media here:Rob TiktokRob InstagramLiam TiktokLiam Instagram

This week, New Yorkers rang in the New Year by getting pranked by fake Brooklyn Bridge fireworks, while a couple in Brooklyn casually stole a live lobster from a restaurant and walked off into the night. From there, things only get stranger.Mae went to a Miami strip club and has thoughts, while we also get into raw meat leaking all over an airport baggage carousel, plants getting microneedling (science has gone too far), and a StubHub mix-up that sent metal fans to a Christian Christmas concert. Plus: shady political betting markets, closet clean-outs gone wrong, and a viral list of places women refuse to go on first dates.It's the first episode of the year — and 2026 is already doing the most.Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@laurasogar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mae_planert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the pod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doomscrolldiariespod

It's a new year, so we look back on our predictions for 2025 to see what we got right and look ahead to what we can expect in 2026. We crown the 2025 Death Pool champion and discuss who has the best odds of winning this year. A Florida man stole from a meat market while naked, Brian stole meat while fully clothed, and AI duped people into going to the Brooklyn Bridge for New Year's Eve fireworks. Oh yeah, and we invaded Venezuela and overthrew the government!

Die Themen: ein Neugeborenes mit fast sechs Kilo sorgt für Staunen; KI-Fakeposts locken Hunderte vergeblich zur Brooklyn Bridge; USA greifen Venezuela an, Maduro gefangen genommen und ausgeflogen; tödliche Proteste im Iran; linksextremer Brandanschlag legt Teile Berlins lahm und „Stranger Things“-Finale spült über 25 Millionen Dollar in die Kinokassen Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/ApokalypseundFilterkaffee

Episode: 1488 John, Washington, & Emily Roebling, and the Brooklyn Bridge.  Today, a family gives us the Brooklyn Bridge.

Welcome back to the video podcast! In this episode, Steve is joined by Andy Hemmings (Capital Title) to discuss the importance of Title/Escrow Insurance for real estate investors. Were you aware that at one point in history, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City was sold by someone who had no affiliation with the bridge at all? Can you even comprehend that kind of situation?!? Unfortunately, devious practices like that still exist today, and that is where Any Hemmings and Capital Title come in. So join these two as they talk about how easy it is to do the work on your title investigation BEFORE the sale, and how wrong everything can go if things go wrong. Please remember that Steve is always available for a one-on-one conversation! Just send your questions, comments, and concerns over to AskSteve@TotalWealthAcademy.com today.

Starting with tech rollouts, Trimble bets big on AI to fix trucking's workflow bottlenecks. It debuted its new cloud-native, modular, AI-powered Transportation Management System (TMS), designed as a single intelligence center for enterprise operations. New AI agents, such as the Order Intake Agent, automate administrative tasks like data extraction from emails and PDFs, potentially eliminating manual review for up to 90% of standard orders. Efficiency is also the core strategy behind major network redesigns at FedEx, who is focused on prioritizing high-quality B2B business and sectors like high-tech freight and healthcare logistics, while using generative AI to predict classification codes to simplify cross-border trade execution. In contrast, global maritime operator CMA CGM profit collapses on ocean ‘slowdown'. reported a staggering 72.6% decline in net income, yet maintained volume growth (up 2.3%) due to its agility in redeploying assets to counter Red Sea disruptions and volatility. On the regulatory and legal front, a Delaware bankruptcy court approved Judge Oks Yellow Corp.'s final liquidation plan, clearing the path to distribute up to $700 million to creditors, crucially classifying employee claims for PTO and sick time as priority for payment. Meanwhile, truck safety advocates strongly oppose the FMCSA's proposed pilot program, detailed in Safety group opposes extending truckers' workday, which would allow truck drivers to pause their 14-hour on-duty window for up to three hours, arguing the agency should instead study detention time directly. Managing constant risk is essential, as evidenced by the U.S.-flag barge Brooklyn Bridge running aground in the Bahamas after a tow wire failed and subsequently being looted, highlighting the vulnerability of routine operations to external factors. The defining trait of a successful logistics operation today is agility built on automation; technology is no longer a differentiator but a necessary cost for maintaining margins and compliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a doomed Arnold Schwarzenegger/Ridley Scott collaboration to Will Smith's blockbuster hit, the journey of I Am Legend to the screen is as dramatic as the apocalypse it depicts. Three wildly different film adaptations, a legendary unmade version; this story of humanity's end keeps haunting Hollywood.This is not the first adaptation of Richard Matheson's book I Am Legend. Vincent Price battled zombie-vampires in 1964's stark black-and-white thriller The Last Man on Earth. Charlton Heston faced off against intelligent albino mutants called "the Family" in 1971's, The Omega Man. Each adaptation changed the creatures, the cause of the apocalypse, and crucially, gave audiences hope where the book offered none.With only 16 weeks of prep time, the Will Smith/Francis Lawrence version, this time named I Am Legend, spent years in development hell, and quickly went from a 40-page outline to a greenlit blockbuster, and to say it was chaotic is an understatement. Whole New York City blocks were closed off for filming, and one scene on the Brooklyn Bridge cost $5 million for just six nights of filming. One week into filming, director Francis Lawrence panicked and switched from practical makeup effects to CGI, extending post-production and inflating the budget. The team was still seeing finished visual effects shots just one month before the film's release, leading to last-minute reshoots to adjust the controversial ending.I Am Legend offers a unique blend of action and deep emotional storytelling, highlighting human isolation and the struggle for survival, with one of the bestest canine companions in film. Will Smith's performance as Dr. Robert Neville is both captivating and heartbreaking, showcasing his character's descent into loneliness, and the eerie depiction of an empty New York City resonates deeply in today's world, reflecting on themes of loss and solitude in a pandemic context. The Amalgamated Dynamics Ridley Scott version makeup tests are hereI would love to hear your thoughts on I Am Legend (2007) !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards and was nominated for the Earworm Award at the 2025 Golden Lobes.CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is...

The Brooklyn Bridge changed the face of New York City—and of bridge-building itself. Completed in 1883, it was the longest suspension bridge of its time, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Built with courage, creativity, and cutting-edge engineering, it became a symbol of progress. This episode explores how the bridge was built, the Roebling family's role, and how it still stands strong today.