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Today Justin is joined by repeat gues Trevor Barnes, who writes on national security issues for the London Standard Newspaper and is a former senior reporter for the British Broadcasting Corporation. He is the author of Dead Doubles The Extraordinary Worldwide Hunt for One of the Cold War's Most Notorious Spy Rings. That was the story of the infamous KGB Portland spying, which operated in England in the 1950s. If you're a longtime listener, you may remember Trevor from his previous appearances here on the podcast for episode 33 when we discussed the Portland spying, and more recently in episode 192 when we discussed the recent trial of a Bulgarian spy ring operating in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. He's here to discuss a very recent and serious case of Russia-linked sabotage in London, directed by the Wagner Private Military Corporation that targeted a warehouse shipping supplies to Ukraine. That trial just ended in the sentencing of five defendants, and Trevor attended the trial in person. Check out Trevor's previous appearances on episode 33: The True Story of the Portland Spy Ring here and episode 192: Inside the Bulgarian Spy Ring here.Connect with Trevor:Twitter/X: @trevorwbarnesLinkedIn: Trevor BarnesConnect with Spycraft 101:Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here.spycraft101.comIG: @spycraft101Shop: shop.spycraft101.comPatreon: Spycraft 101Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms, here.Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here.Support the show

In this episode, Tod and Davis discuss the upcoming virtual clinic for volleyball coaches, emphasizing the importance of arm swing as a fundamental skill in volleyball. They explore various coaching techniques to enhance hitting, the significance of preparing for end-of-season matches, and innovative practice strategies to keep players engaged. The conversation also touches on the use of technology in training and concludes with final thoughts and resources for coaches.The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Weekhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-with-terry-liskevych-and-john-dunning-2/ John Dunninghttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/john-dunning-how-to-properly-hit/ John Dunninghttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-whip-arm-swing-sequence/ John DunningResource Recommendation of the Week https://www.youtube.com/@VolleyballExplained Volleyball Explained is a Bulgarian podcast that aims to make volleyball more understandable for all. Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &The Volley Coach's Book of Lists by Tod Mattox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Balltime at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

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State Builders from the Steppe: A History of the First Bulgarian Empire (This is RETHINK, 2025) explores how the Proto-Bulgarians were able to build both an empire and an identity amidst the turmoil of the Balkans in the Early Middle Ages. From creating the Cyrillic Alphabet and crowning the first ever Tsar to defeating the first Arab invasion of Europe and nearly conquering the last vestiges of the Roman Empire, the history of the First Bulgarian Empire is equal parts fascinating and dramatic. In this episode, Eric Halsey joins me to discuss the little-known history of the First Bulgarian Empire, its nomadic pastoralist origins, why the empire collapsed, and its legacies in Bulgaria today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

State Builders from the Steppe: A History of the First Bulgarian Empire (This is RETHINK, 2025) explores how the Proto-Bulgarians were able to build both an empire and an identity amidst the turmoil of the Balkans in the Early Middle Ages. From creating the Cyrillic Alphabet and crowning the first ever Tsar to defeating the first Arab invasion of Europe and nearly conquering the last vestiges of the Roman Empire, the history of the First Bulgarian Empire is equal parts fascinating and dramatic. In this episode, Eric Halsey joins me to discuss the little-known history of the First Bulgarian Empire, its nomadic pastoralist origins, why the empire collapsed, and its legacies in Bulgaria today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

State Builders from the Steppe: A History of the First Bulgarian Empire (This is RETHINK, 2025) explores how the Proto-Bulgarians were able to build both an empire and an identity amidst the turmoil of the Balkans in the Early Middle Ages. From creating the Cyrillic Alphabet and crowning the first ever Tsar to defeating the first Arab invasion of Europe and nearly conquering the last vestiges of the Roman Empire, the history of the First Bulgarian Empire is equal parts fascinating and dramatic. In this episode, Eric Halsey joins me to discuss the little-known history of the First Bulgarian Empire, its nomadic pastoralist origins, why the empire collapsed, and its legacies in Bulgaria today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State Builders from the Steppe: A History of the First Bulgarian Empire (This is RETHINK, 2025) explores how the Proto-Bulgarians were able to build both an empire and an identity amidst the turmoil of the Balkans in the Early Middle Ages. From creating the Cyrillic Alphabet and crowning the first ever Tsar to defeating the first Arab invasion of Europe and nearly conquering the last vestiges of the Roman Empire, the history of the First Bulgarian Empire is equal parts fascinating and dramatic. In this episode, Eric Halsey joins me to discuss the little-known history of the First Bulgarian Empire, its nomadic pastoralist origins, why the empire collapsed, and its legacies in Bulgaria today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

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State Builders from the Steppe: A History of the First Bulgarian Empire (This is RETHINK, 2025) explores how the Proto-Bulgarians were able to build both an empire and an identity amidst the turmoil of the Balkans in the Early Middle Ages. From creating the Cyrillic Alphabet and crowning the first ever Tsar to defeating the first Arab invasion of Europe and nearly conquering the last vestiges of the Roman Empire, the history of the First Bulgarian Empire is equal parts fascinating and dramatic. In this episode, Eric Halsey joins me to discuss the little-known history of the First Bulgarian Empire, its nomadic pastoralist origins, why the empire collapsed, and its legacies in Bulgaria today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Greece, the triumph of the monarchist faction has brought about a return of the King alongside a military dictatorship. Meanwhile, the old guard faction of the Bulgarian communists is triumphant as well, liquidating the left-sectarian faction and taking full control of the organization. But at home, Tsar Boris outplays the opposition to take further control of the government. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/245-reign-govern Check out the book here: www.amazon.com/State-Builders-St…an/dp/6197814110/

Anti-Turk protests in Montenegro have added to rising tensions between Serbia and Turkey. The unrest was set off by anger over Ankara's sale of weapons to Kosovo, and growing fears of Turkish influence in the Balkans. “Turks out!” shouted protesters as they marched through Podgorica, the Montenegrin capital. Several Turkish-owned businesses, among the country's largest investors, were ransacked during last month's violence. The clashes were sparked by a knife attack on a Montenegrin citizen by Turkish nationals. After the unrest, Montenegro imposed visa requirements on Turkish visitors. Some opposition parties accused Serbia of stoking the protests, pointing to rising friction between Belgrade and Ankara over the arms sale to Kosovo. “There are those accusing the Serbian region of being behind it,” Vuk Vuksanovic, of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy, told RFI. “Although I have seen no material evidence.” Widening rift While Serbia has not commented on the accusations, it has the capacity to incite such unrest given its strong influence in Montenegro, Vuksanovic said. “The drama involving Montenegro has built up to this difficult atmosphere in Serbian-Turkish relations,” he said. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic last month accused Turkey of trying to resurrect the Ottoman Empire through the sale of sophisticated drones to Kosovo, which broke away from Serbia in 1999. Analysts say the weapons deal could shift the balance of power in the region. “There are the kamikaze drones, which are posing a threat, and there are also strategic drones likely to be used to secure the border itself and more as a show of force,” said Zoran Ivanov, a security expert from the Institute of National History in Skopje, North Macedonia. “So it poses a direct security threat to Serbia and Serbia has to react to this.” Criminalising identity: Turkey's LGBTQI+ community under threat Changing alliances The tension marks a sharp turnaround. In recent years, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had built a close relationship with his Serbian counterpart, and Turkish companies became major investors in Serbia. However the arms sale to Kosovo reveals a shift in Turkey's relations with Belgrade, explained international relations professor Huseyin Bagci, of Ankara's Middle East Technical University. “Turkey has more leverage than Serbia,” Bagci said. “The relations between Turkey and Serbia, we understand each other, but it is not as happy as before.” Analysts say the shift reflects Ankara's wider ambitions in the Balkans. “Ankara is trying to increase its influence and will do it,” said Bagci, adding that Turkey's historical and cultural ties to the region run deep – with millions of families tracing their roots back to the former Ottoman territories. “The Ottoman Empire was a Balkan empire. The Turkish influence is getting bigger, and of course, they don't like it. But Turkey is the big brother in the Balkans.” Turkish Cypriot vote could force shift in Erdogan's approach to divided island Turkish expansion Last month, Turkish forces took command of NATO's KFOR peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. At the same time, Turkish businesses continued expanding across the region. “They're expanding their markets; they're expanding their capabilities; they're expanding their influence,” Ivanov said. Turkey's renewed focus on the Balkans was unsurprising given historical ties, he added. “That's natural for the Turks to come to invest in the region and now looking for their old roots." However its expanding presence might feel like history repeating itself, Ivanov warned. As “a man who is coming from the Balkans,” he said, he sees “the Turks coming as they were in history” – a reminder of a past many in the region have not forgotten. The European Union has praised Ankara for supporting peacekeeping operations and economic aid in Kosovo. But analysts caution that Turkey must avoid alienating its Balkan neighbours. “Ankara also has to be mindful of its own limitations of its own Balkan ambitions," Vuksanovic. said. "Because otherwise it can push majority Christian Orthodox nations like the Serbs, Greeks and Bulgarians to work against the Turks if the Turks are perceived to be too provocative or aggressive.”

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Manche schreiben Bücher oder drehen Filme, Daniel Stoyanovs Medium der Wahl für das Erzählerische ist die Musik. Mit dem neuen Album "Greetings from Soulgaria" (VÖ: 10.10.25) nimmt uns Bulgarian Cartrader mit auf einen Roadtrip – natürlich nach Bulgarien. Dort verbringt Stoyanov die ersten Lebensjahre und wächst anschließend in Deutschland auf. Mit Humor, Nostalgie und einer unbändigen Tanzfreude lässt uns Bulgarian Cartrader an seinen Geschichten teilhaben. Auf dem neuen Album, übrigens eine Anspielung an Bruce Springsteens Album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.", blickt Stoyanov in seine Vergangenheit und kulturelle Herkunft zurück. Durch die herzerwärmenden Geschichten fordert er die Zuhörer*innen auf, ihre Stereotype gegenüber osteuropäischer Kultur zu hinterfragen. Musikalische Unterstützung erhält er dabei von billigen Synthesizern und einer hundertjährigen Gitarre. Daniel Stoyanov ist seit 2021 als Bulgarian Cartrader unterwegs, hat aber auch schon auf anderen Wegen musikalische Spuren hinterlassen. Zum Beispiel in den Songwriting-Credits von Peter Fox, SEEED oder Casper. Zudem war er schon als Background-Sänger, Salsa-Tänzer und ja, wenn auch nur kurz als Autohändler aktiv. Im radioeins-Kosmos ist Bulgarian Cartrader längst keine Unbekannte mehr. Schon zwei Mal spielte er mit seiner Band auf dem radioeins-Parkfest und war zu Gast im studioeins im Bikini Berlin. Am Donnerstag stattet er uns als Lokalmatador einen Besuch in Potsdam ab.

Manche schreiben Bücher oder drehen Filme, Daniel Stoyanovs Medium der Wahl für das Erzählerische ist die Musik. Mit dem neuen Album "Greetings from Soulgaria" (VÖ: 10.10.25) nimmt uns Bulgarian Cartrader mit auf einen Roadtrip – natürlich nach Bulgarien. Dort verbringt Stoyanov die ersten Lebensjahre und wächst anschließend in Deutschland auf. Mit Humor, Nostalgie und einer unbändigen Tanzfreude lässt uns Bulgarian Cartrader an seinen Geschichten teilhaben. Auf dem neuen Album, übrigens eine Anspielung an Bruce Springsteens Album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.", blickt Stoyanov in seine Vergangenheit und kulturelle Herkunft zurück. Durch die herzerwärmenden Geschichten fordert er die Zuhörer*innen auf, ihre Stereotype gegenüber osteuropäischer Kultur zu hinterfragen. Musikalische Unterstützung erhält er dabei von billigen Synthesizern und einer hundertjährigen Gitarre. Daniel Stoyanov ist seit 2021 als Bulgarian Cartrader unterwegs, hat aber auch schon auf anderen Wegen musikalische Spuren hinterlassen. Zum Beispiel in den Songwriting-Credits von Peter Fox, SEEED oder Casper. Zudem war er schon als Background-Sänger, Salsa-Tänzer und ja, wenn auch nur kurz als Autohändler aktiv. Im radioeins-Kosmos ist Bulgarian Cartrader längst keine Unbekannte mehr. Schon zwei Mal spielte er mit seiner Band auf dem radioeins-Parkfest und war zu Gast im studioeins im Bikini Berlin. Am Donnerstag stattet er uns als Lokalmatador einen Besuch in Potsdam ab.

Manche schreiben Bücher oder drehen Filme, Daniel Stoyanovs Medium der Wahl für das Erzählerische ist die Musik. Mit dem neuen Album "Greetings from Soulgaria" (VÖ: 10.10.25) nimmt uns Bulgarian Cartrader mit auf einen Roadtrip – natürlich nach Bulgarien. Dort verbringt Stoyanov die ersten Lebensjahre und wächst anschließend in Deutschland auf. Mit Humor, Nostalgie und einer unbändigen Tanzfreude lässt uns Bulgarian Cartrader an seinen Geschichten teilhaben. Auf dem neuen Album, übrigens eine Anspielung an Bruce Springsteens Album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.", blickt Stoyanov in seine Vergangenheit und kulturelle Herkunft zurück. Durch die herzerwärmenden Geschichten fordert er die Zuhörer*innen auf, ihre Stereotype gegenüber osteuropäischer Kultur zu hinterfragen. Musikalische Unterstützung erhält er dabei von billigen Synthesizern und einer hundertjährigen Gitarre. Daniel Stoyanov ist seit 2021 als Bulgarian Cartrader unterwegs, hat aber auch schon auf anderen Wegen musikalische Spuren hinterlassen. Zum Beispiel in den Songwriting-Credits von Peter Fox, SEEED oder Casper. Zudem war er schon als Background-Sänger, Salsa-Tänzer und ja, wenn auch nur kurz als Autohändler aktiv. Im radioeins-Kosmos ist Bulgarian Cartrader längst keine Unbekannte mehr. Schon zwei Mal spielte er mit seiner Band auf dem radioeins-Parkfest und war zu Gast im studioeins im Bikini Berlin. Am Donnerstag stattet er uns als Lokalmatador einen Besuch in Potsdam ab.

Manche schreiben Bücher oder drehen Filme, Daniel Stoyanovs Medium der Wahl für das Erzählerische ist die Musik. Mit dem neuen Album "Greetings from Soulgaria" (VÖ: 10.10.25) nimmt uns Bulgarian Cartrader mit auf einen Roadtrip – natürlich nach Bulgarien. Dort verbringt Stoyanov die ersten Lebensjahre und wächst anschließend in Deutschland auf. Mit Humor, Nostalgie und einer unbändigen Tanzfreude lässt uns Bulgarian Cartrader an seinen Geschichten teilhaben. Auf dem neuen Album, übrigens eine Anspielung an Bruce Springsteens Album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.", blickt Stoyanov in seine Vergangenheit und kulturelle Herkunft zurück. Durch die herzerwärmenden Geschichten fordert er die Zuhörer*innen auf, ihre Stereotype gegenüber osteuropäischer Kultur zu hinterfragen. Musikalische Unterstützung erhält er dabei von billigen Synthesizern und einer hundertjährigen Gitarre. Daniel Stoyanov ist seit 2021 als Bulgarian Cartrader unterwegs, hat aber auch schon auf anderen Wegen musikalische Spuren hinterlassen. Zum Beispiel in den Songwriting-Credits von Peter Fox, SEEED oder Casper. Zudem war er schon als Background-Sänger, Salsa-Tänzer und ja, wenn auch nur kurz als Autohändler aktiv. Im radioeins-Kosmos ist Bulgarian Cartrader längst keine Unbekannte mehr. Schon zwei Mal spielte er mit seiner Band auf dem radioeins-Parkfest und war zu Gast im studioeins im Bikini Berlin. Am Donnerstag stattet er uns als Lokalmatador einen Besuch in Potsdam ab.

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It's Oxi Day, and Ouzo Talk again journey's into Greece's history with this spotlight on one of the most remarkable and complex chapters of World War II – the Greek Resistance with the help of renowned historian Spyridon Tsoutsoumpis. Although Greece fell to Axis forces in April 1941, its people refused to surrender. From remote mountain villages to occupied islands, ordinary Greeks including farmers, students, priests, women, and soldiers rose up against German, Italian, and Bulgarian occupiers. Yet behind the heroic acts lay a fractured resistance, with rival groups like ELAS and EDES, whose uneasy wartime alliance would later unravel into brutal civil conflict. Helping us unpack this story of courage, defiance, and division is leading historian Spyridon Tsoutsoumpis, whose groundbreaking work on political violence and the people's armies of the Greek Resistance brings new light to this pivotal era in modern Greek and European history.This episode is proudly brought to you by:Meet The Greek: https://www.meetthegreek.com.au/The Greek Providore: https://thegreekprovidore.com.au/Send us a text Support the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OuzoTalkFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/

What entities lie inside the middle of the Earth protecting one of humanity's most important secrets? The Bulgarian military tried to dig and find object number one which they believe to be either an alien artifact or the ark of the covenant. What they found was scarier than what they expected. Tune in to find out what they encountered!!

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Oli Julian - Kleptomaniacal Music - Scoring The Twits for Netflix In this episode of Sync Music Matters, I chat with composer Oli Julian, the man behind the gloriously mischievous scoring of The Twits for Netflix Known for his work on Sex Education and Catastrophe, Oli brings his signature blend of fun, rhythm and emotional punch to Roald Dahl's anarchic world with a soundtrack he describes as “kleptomaniacal” The new film, featuring the voices of Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas as the grotesquely dysfunctional Mr and Mrs Twit, is anything but conventional  and neither is its score. Oli takes us behind the scenes of a sonic palette that includes Bulgarian choirs and what he calls “flatulent” baltic brass, giving the film an irreverent and delightfully chaotic tone. He tells the story of how, during one of his early meetings, he found himself playing the musical saw over Zoom -  a moment he jokes might have sealed the deal.  But beneath the playfulness, there's a deep sense of craft and authenticity to Oli's work. We talk about how his first dalliance with making music came in the from of a humble four-track recording of Wonderwall by Oasis.  As a drummer, Oli admits he's “rhythmically led,” and it shows — the propulsive energy of his cues often drives the emotional core of a scene. For him, groove and feel aren't just musical ideas, they're emotional anchors. During our chat, a familiar theme emerges - one shared by so many composers: the importance of authenticity and being confident in what you create.  The Twits might be a story about the world's most horrible couple, but under Oli Julian's mischievous baton, it's also a celebration of the beautifully bizarre - proof that even the strangest sounds can make perfect sense when they come from an honest place. Oli Julian Website Oli Julian Instagram (00:00:00) Introduction (00:03:00) Interview with Oli Julian - What was your path into music? (00:13:35) Creating a Unique Sound? (00:15:20) Under The Skin: Scoring The Twits (00:26:38) Working with David Byrne  (00:28:30) Winning an RTS award  (Drama vs Comedy)  (00:34:05) Renegade Nell  (00:40:46) Getting a Taste  (00:49:41) Quickfire Questions  

A Bulgarian phone number—+359 888 888 888—gained an eerie reputation after every known owner of it died under mysterious circumstances. From sudden illnesses to violent accidents, the number was eventually suspended by the phone company. Was it a coincidence, or something more sinister? In this episode, we explore the modern urban legend of the cursed phone number. Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.comwww.TheHalloweenPodcast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Keywords: cursed phone number, +359 888 888 888 legend, Bulgarian urban legend, cursed technology stories, modern curses, mysterious deaths, The Dark RecordHashtags: #CursedPhoneNumber #UrbanLegend #DarkRecord #HalloweenPodcast #ModernMystery #UnsolvedMystery Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Terry Tateossian hit her late 30s, she was running a successful marketing agency, raising two kids, and running herself into the ground. Two hospital visits later, she realized her body was sending a message she could no longer ignore. In this conversation, Terry shares her journey from overwork and denial to deep self-awareness and healing. She opens up about escaping communism as a child, building a career from scratch, and finally learning how to slow down and reconnect with herself. Her story is raw, insightful, and a powerful reminder that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is stop running and start listening.Guest Bio Terry Tateossian—a midlife health coach, certified trainer, nutritionist, and host of How Good Can It Get.Terry's story of how she lost over 80 pounds in her mid-40s and transformed every area of her life — while running a business and raising a family — speaks directly to women going through midlife transitions. Her message is clear: your most impactful chapter may still be ahead.Turning 40 and healing the workaholicTerry Tateossian's story begins in communist Bulgaria and stretches all the way to the boardrooms of Fortune 100 companies. By her late 30s, she achieved what many would call “success,” a booming marketing agency, two children, and a tireless work ethic. But that relentless drive came with a cost: two hospitalizations, burnout, and a total disconnection from herself. Her midlife transformation began not with another business plan, but with a reckoning with her body. Through deep inner work, Terry learned to stop running on survival mode and instead reconnect with the parts of herself she'd long silenced. Episode HighlightsFrom refugee to entrepreneur: Terry's early life in a Bulgarian refugee camp taught her survival, grit, and resourcefulness, skills that would later fuel her success.Workaholism disguised as strength: As she built her business empire, Terry's need for control and constant motion masked deeper wounds from childhood loss and trauma.The wake-up call: Two terrifying hospital visits in her 30s finally made her listen to her body after decades of ignoring it.The bull and the baby: Terry shares a powerful metaphor for healing the “bull” that once protected her and the “baby” within who needed love and attention to heal.Learning stillness: After walking away from her company, Terry began to rebuild her life slowly, learning to sit with discomfort and rediscover joy.Healing through feeling: Allowing herself to grieve her father's death years after learning of it became the turning point that confirmed she was truly healing.A new kind of success: Today, Terry finds fulfillment not in hustle but in helping others rediscover wholeness through retreats and holistic coaching.In this deeply human conversation, Terry Tateossian opens up about the cost of constant striving and the grace that comes with slowing down. From escaping communism to building a thriving agency to walking away from it all, her story is a testament to resilience and rebirth. Midlife didn't just ask her to change her ways; it invited her to finally feel her feelings. Terry's insights about self-compassion, emotional honesty, and healing the “bull and baby” within will resonate with anyone who's ever worked themselves to exhaustion trying to prove their worth.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh so more people can discover stories like Terry's.Guest ResourcesConnect with Terry on InstagramTerry's website, THORDo you have the Midlife Ick? Download Stephanie's guide to the Ick to...

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Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one great travel story. In this episode, host Katherine LaGrave sits down with photographer Kari Medig, who has spent 15 years traveling the world documenting ski culture—from Austria's iconic Hahnenkamm downhill to landlocked Lesotho. But one region has captivated him above all others: the Balkans. Kari shares his journey through Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo, revealing why these mountains—many higher than the Swiss Alps—offer something beyond world-class skiing. He discusses the unbelievable hospitality that keeps bringing him back, his unique analog photography approach using a Hasselblad film camera, and why he seeks out parking lot encounters as much as pristine powder. From a chance morning photo of a ski rental owner in her bathrobe to reconnecting with a Bulgarian café owner a decade later, Kari's stories illuminate how skiing becomes a lens for experiencing culture in its most authentic form. On this episode you'll learn: Why the Balkans' mountains are higher than many expect—and vastly underdeveloped for skiing How "Midwest Kind" isn't the only form of extraordinary hospitality—the Balkans surprised Kari with their warmth Why Kari shot his Balkan trips on film with a single Hasselblad camera instead of modern digital equipment How parking lots and ski rental shops become unexpected locations for the most meaningful photographs What makes skiing a unique way to participate in—not just observe—a culture Don't miss these moments: [02:00] Kari's first trip to Bulgaria in 2004 and his amazement at the scope of the mountains [03:00] The café owner who Kari reconnected with a decade later [05:00] Why Kari uses a Hasselblad film camera for his nostalgic, muted aesthetic [08:00] The ski hill in Bulgaria and why parking lots are Kari's favorite shooting locations [10:00] The last-morning photo of a ski rental owner in her bathrobe that captured the entire trip [12:00] Why people always ask Kari—who grew up skiing in Canada—"Why are you here? You have the best skiing in the world" Resources Explore Kari's complete Afar photo essay about skiing in the Balkans Follow Kari Medig for more ski culture photography Stay Connected Sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behind the Mic⁠⁠⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode.  Explore our other podcasts, View From Afar, about the people and companies shaping the future of travel, and ⁠Travel Tales⁠⁠⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us. Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWhat if getting older isn't decline, but feedback?In this conversation, Dr. Kevin White talks with health coach and author Zane Griggs about what really changes after 40 and why strength, recovery, and smart nutrition matter more than willpower. After decades in the fitness world, Zane discovered that doing everything right, eating clean, training hard, and fasting was leading to burnout instead of progress.As he puts it, “If you're not honoring sleep, nutrition, and recovery, everything else is just cleanup.”Together they unpack what sustainable health looks like in your 40s, 50s, and beyond, from metabolism and hormones to the real role of carbohydrates, recovery, and rest.

This week, Bretman and Miss Kaaaye are talking all things spooky: dragon theories, the Antarctica ice wall, Bulgarian mountain portals, and the Mandela Effect. They read wild fan submissions, share a plumbing horror story, and break down whether pumpkin spice lattes are actually government mind control. Plus- viral drink tests, celeb album talk, and a few unexpected confessions along the way.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm joined on this episode once again by none other than Clif "No Need For a Nickname" Harski.  We covered a boatload of ground on this one - so much so you might even want to whip out your favorite notebook and pencil to take some notes as you listen.  Here's a sneak peek at what all we covered:  0:06:16 - Kettlebell Training Techniques Cliff's double snatch with 44 kilo kettlebells Discussion of kettlebell training complexity 0:08:42 - BA Method of Training Explanation of Be Able, Be Athletic, Be Adaptable approach Importance of variety in strength training 0:13:37 - Real-World Strength vs. Gym Strength Discussion of athletic movement and adaptability Indiana Jones analogy for strength training limitations 0:17:15 - Injury and Training Cliff's knee injury and kettlebell training approach Maintaining athleticism through specific training 0:44:55 - Training Philosophy Discussion of minimalist vs. varied training approaches Importance of trying new training methods 0:55:38 - Kettlebell Community and Certifications Discussion of RKC, Strong First, and kettlebell training evolution 1:01:21 - Single Leg and Bulgarian Training Cliff's experience with Bulgarian cleans Benefits of single-leg and power training   Follow Clif online at:  Instagram: @Clifharski @Painfreetraining On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here:  http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com  Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

Boxy Moskvitch and Lada cars, pastel-green concrete tiles, derelict playgrounds, intermittent hot water: these were the markers of Izidora Angel's childhood in 1980s Sofia. “Banana Yellow Trabants,” her essay for our Autumn 2025 issue, takes its name from the Duroplast car that her grandfather, and then her father, Solomon, drove in the 1980s. But bananas show up elsewhere, too: in the myths that young girls would tell each other about the diets of Bulgaria's famed rhythmic gymnastics team and once, miraculously, on her family's holiday table. The Angel family's antics suffuse the essay with warmth and humor, but churning beneath the surface is Solomon's ambition. “He would be the boss, the creative vision and force behind all his future endeavors,” Angel writes, “opening the hottest nightclub in the capital, running five restaurants, renovating city landmarks, building the first manufacturing plant in the country after communism, developing plans to build a whole city.” That city was never built, and Angel lives in Chicago today, sent here alone on a plane more than 20 years ago. She joins us to talk about how her life has been an act of translation.Go beyond the episode:Read Izidora Angel's “Banana Yellow Trabants” in our Autumn 2025 issue, and an essay on translation and her father, “The Alphabet of Supposition”For more on Angel's translation, read this interview from Reading in Translation about her forthcoming translation of She Who Remains by Rene KarabashIn 2023, the Bulgarian novel Time Shelter, written by Georgi Gospodinov and translated by Angela Rodel, won the International Booker Prize—here are more Bulgarian books in translationTune in every (other) week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek and sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.Subscribe: iTunes/Apple • Amazon • Google • Acast • PandoraHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description Join us for an intimate walking conversation with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Cam as she opens up about her deeply personal new album “All Things Light.” In this heartfelt episode of Takin A Walk with your host Buzz Knight, discover how motherhood, vulnerability, and musical evolution have shaped one of country music’s most authentic voices. From Bulgarian folk songs to Joni Mitchell influences, pandemic parenting to psychology research, Cam shares the raw and beautiful journey behind her most ambitious musical project yet. Plus, hear touching stories about her grandma Marvel and why embracing imperfection creates the most powerful art. Show Notes Guest: Cam - Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter Episode Highlights

Yara plans a winter getaway to help renew friendships. Brandon and Julia make a major life decision to the dismay of Ron and Betty. Stacey and Florian arrive for Darcey and Georgi's Bulgarian anniversary party. Matt and Jasmine learn the gender of their baby. 0:21:50 The Florida Contingent 0:37:01 Big Brother Corner0:44:40 Brandon and Julia1:08:20 Call Us!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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"Saint Cosmas came from Bulgaria where his devout parents provided him with a good education in Slavonic and Greek. They wanted him to marry but he was drawn by the love of Christ and, unknown to them, made his way to the Holy Mountain of Athos to become a monk at the Bulgarian monastery of Zographou. On the feast of the Annunciation at the Monastery of Vatopedi, he saw a woman among those serving in the Church and in the refectory, and he was grieved at first to observe this breach of the monastic rule, but overjoyed when he realized that it was the Mother of God who had appeared to him in this way.   "He was clothed in the holy angelic Habit and, after some time, was ordained priest. One day, as he was praying before the icon of the Mother of God, asking her with tears how to achieve his salvation, he heard a voice saying, 'Let my servant withdraw to the desert outside the monastery.' He was obedient to the will of God and, with the blessing of his Abbot, lived in silence from then on. Some years later, he was found worthy of the grace of discernment of thoughts and of beholding things happening elsewhere, as well as of other spiritual gifts. In the course of many years, he was the spiritual helper of a great number of monks. At the end of his life, Christ appeared to him saying that he would shortly have a great trial to endure from the Devil. Indeed, the prince of demons made his appearance next day with a host of his servants bewailing and bemoaning their inability to annihilate their great enemy Cosmas, who had held them in check for so long and gained possession, by his virtue, of the throne in Heaven that had once been Lucifer's. Taking a heavy stick, the demon beat the Saint so violently that he left him half-dead. As God allowed, Saint Cosmas died in peace two days later, on 22 September 1323. When the fathers came from the monastery to bury him, the wild animals gathered round. They kept silent until the end of the service, but howled unusually loud as his body was covered with earth. Then having paid their respects, they made off into the wilderness. Forty days later, the monks came to take up the body of Saint Cosmas and translate it to the monastery, but it was no longer in the grave. Where it now is God alone knows." (Synaxarion)

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Episode 2694 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino share "bodyweight exercises 101" for beginners, plus discuss how to give advice in social media forums. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/bodyweight-exerc…101-episode-2694/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Bodyweight Exercises 101 Anna and her husband, Loren, do a comedy act together—make it a point to see it, if possible. (2:00) The topic today is bodyweight exercises. (3:00) There are great resources on the internet, like Jerry Tiexiera. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is great at doing sets to failure and body weight. Vinnie gives a list of bodyweight exercises and ways to get started with them. (8:00) Some of the exercises may be better viewed on YouTube. Squats, lunges, Bulgarian split squat, glute bridge Remember the phrase “slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” Slowing down and doing the moves thoughtfully will help you see results faster. (19:50) Vinnie discusses variations in push-ups and pull-ups, especially for beginners. (25:00) Core exercises are important, and a plank (and its variations) is a great place to start. (31:00) Doing situps on the floor is great, too. Calf raises are a nice thing to finish with. (35:00) Anna loves Reddit for various reasons. (39:00) Vinnie shares a story about Reddit and the Adam Carolla show. (This section is brief, but could be sensitive to some listeners; discretion is advised.) Anna shares an item from Reddit where a woman was asking for fitness advice. (46:00) The mix of good and bad advice is frustrating to read. They give ideas on how to give useful suggestions that counteract the bad advice given by others. Eat Happy Kitchen is for everyone, and several of the sauces are vegan.  Anna's sauces are in several stores. Go to her website and use the store locator to find the store closest to you. You'll be able to join the NSNG® VIP group when it reopens soon! If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/   PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: