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Forty years. Thirteen films. One masked killer who just won't die.Today, we're zeroing in on the final chapter of the Halloween saga — the last seven films that tried to reimagine, reboot, and finally end the story of Michael Myers. From the sleek nostalgia of H20, to the gritty chaos of Rob Zombie's vision, and the recent Blumhouse trilogy that brought Laurie Strode back for one last showdown. We're slicing through what worked, what didn't, and why the Shape still casts such a long shadow over modern horror.So grab your pumpkin spice, lock your doors, and cue the Carpenter score, because we're diving deep into the evolution, the chaos, and the legacy of Halloween's final seven acts.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Tonight we're summoning The Empty Man — a film that bombed on release but found a cult following among horror fans who crave something stranger, slower, and smarter.We talk about why The Empty Man was marketed like a teen creepypasta movie but is actually a cosmic horror detective story about grief, faith, and identity. With echoes of Fincher, Carpenter, and Lovecraft, this might just be one of the most underrated horror films of the 2020s.#TheEmptyMan #HorrorPodcast #CleanSlatePodcast #CosmicHorror #UnderratedHorror #31NightsOfHalloween #MoviePodcast
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Cori returns to the show to revisit one of the most iconic horror films of all time—John Carpenter's Halloween. Together, we dive into what makes this slasher classic so enduring, from its unforgettable cast and Carpenter's masterful direction to the chilling moments that still hold up decades later. Cori shares his personal connection to the film and why it continues to be a Halloween season staple year after year. twitter/X: @ILTMpodcast Instagram: @Ilovethatmoviepodcast Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Ilovethatmovie
Daryl Carpenter gives his perspective on the changing winds in Louisiana, particularly regarding red fish patterns.
When Max Planck began his ground-breaking work on quantum theory, do you think he realised it would be used to prove Satan is a flask of slime in the basement of a San Francisco church? This is - we think - the plot of Prince of Darkness, in every way John Carpenter's weirdest film. Its bizarre plot involves precognitive dreams, clerical conspiracies and possessed homeless people, the latter of which gives us the Alice Cooper cameo required to feature it on this show.Join Graham and Rob as they discuss the film's plentiful inspirations from Nigel Kneale, Carpenter's enduring second career as a composer and the role "supermensch" manager Shep Gordon played in getting Cooper on board. Plus a radioactively hot take from Graham on the film's possible real-world subtext...If you'd like to fund our research into ancient evil from a dark-matter universe, you can donate to our Patreon where you'll find a monthly bonus episode of this show - the latest one is about Seed of Chucky - plus weekly articles about The X-Files, The Twilight Zone and Doctor Who. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky to find out more.
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by the owners of Zack Woods Herbs Farm and authors of The Organic Medicinal Herb Farm, Jeff and Melanie Carpenter. Drawing on over 25 years of hands-on organic farming experience, Join this passionate dynamic duo to explore: Balancing multiple jobs while running a medicinal herb farm Importance of the marketing and business side of farming How Jeff and Melanie weaved both their writings into their book The careful and thoughtful process of drying medicinal herbs Letting go of the ever-expanding business growth = success mindset As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are so honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are an invaluable piece to our podcast. Email us at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism. Learn more about the faces behind Zack Woods Herb Farm below! ⬇️
Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Kristine Fischer, Jeff Little, and Adam Riser) as we tackle the question: Is kayak bass fishing for you?
In this week's episode, joined by 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Sister City Exchange Program participants Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair, the Krewe looks back & celebrates 30 years of friendship between Matsue, Japan & New Orleans, Louisiana... a sister city relationship built on cultural exchange, mutual curiosity, &shared spirit. Together, they reflect on their time in Matsue during the exchange program, their experiences with host families, and the deep connections that form when two communities separated by an ocean come together.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! (00:53:00)------ Past Matsue/Sister City Episodes ------Lafcadio Hearn: 2024 King of Carnival (S5Bonus)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ Links about the Exchange ------2024 Exchange Program Info/PicturesShogun Martial Arts Dojo (Katie's family's dojo)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Where would this show be without forgotten Thing ripoffs boasting 3 minutes of Doug Bradley in full head makeup choking on tentacles that look like humongous earthworms? In honor (we guess) of its 30-year anniversary, the boys were once again talked into discussing a movie none of them had seen before by friend of the show/past guest Benji, the one and only PROTEUS (1995)! Based on the book SLIMER by Harry Adam Knight, the film version borrows as much from Raimi as it does Carpenter, to varying degrees of success. It's all worth it for the last 15 minutes of absolute ridiculousness. Come on, we're investigating this creepy abandoned oil rig with our fanny pack full of drugs - what could go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Haunting Season, so for this month's Forgotten Melodies bonus episode we're exploring the bloody broadsides of Murder Ballads.As ever, the episode features new arrangements of three traditional Murder Ballads: Edward, The Bonny Bows and The Cruel Ship's Carpenter, and Martin, Ben and Eleanor talk about the history of the murder ballad and of the songs.From its medieval roots in Northern Europe to its journey across the Atlantic and back again, we explore the murder ballad's connection to true crime, and the narratives which reoccur again and again.Then, Martin gets his own back by springing a quiz on Eleanor and Ben...Forgotten Melodies will continue to enjoy the darker side of folk music in November, in which we'll be singing and discussing Witch Songs.The Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Surekha Carpenter and Taylor Pessin share their initial learnings about community development financial institutions that responded to the 2025 CDFI Survey, which is conducted every other year by the Federal Reserve. Carpenter is a senior research analyst and Pessin is an intermediate research analyst, both on the Regional and Community Analysis team at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Full transcript and related links: https://www.richmondfed.org/podcasts/speaking_of_the_economy/2025/speaking_2025_10_22_cdfi_survey
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Fog rolls in, the horizon narrows, and a silent ship drifts across the bow. We dive into the world of ghost ships, separating verifiable derelicts from enduring legends to understand why the ocean is such fertile ground for fear, folklore, and forensic dead ends. Together we revisit the Mary Celeste with its missing lifeboat and intact cargo, the SS Baychimo wandering the Arctic for decades, and the MV Joyita broadcasting distress into a void. We weigh competing theories—mutiny, piracy, mechanical failure, fraud—and ask what the gaps in each case reveal about judgment, luck, and the split-second choices sailors face.On the mythic side, we trace the Flying Dutchman as a moral compass disguised as a curse, and set it against global personifications of the sea: Mother Carey and Davy Jones from European lore, Ran and Njord in Norse tales, Thalassa and Amphitrite in Greek tradition, and Yemaya in Yoruba belief. These stories weren't just set dressing; they were early safety systems that encoded weather sense, risk discipline, and social rules into memorable warnings. We also explore liminal accounts like the Valencia's skeletal lifeboats and the New Haven phantom ship, where collective vision meets communal grief.Modern waters still breed mysteries. North Korean “ghost boats” wash onto Japanese shores, a stark outcome of scarcity, distance, and failing navigation. Post-tsunami drifters like the Ryou-Un Maru become hazards, and rumors of secret tests keep submarine folklore alive. Pop culture picks up the signal—Carpenter's The Fog, maritime X-Files, and time-twisting thrillers—because a ship is the perfect stage for isolation, authority, and the unknown pressing in on all sides. If the sea is a mirror, ghost ships are our reflections, revealing how we manage uncertainty, honor those lost, and teach the next watch to respect the deep.Enjoy the journey? Tap follow, share with a curious friend, and drop a review on Apple Podcasts to help more listeners find our voyage. Which ghost ship story do you believe—and why?
This week, we're joined by Jack's WIFE Hannah and dedicate an entire episode to their beautiful, nontraditional wedding weekend at a venue near and ear to their hearts --Frog Alley Brewing in Schenectady.EPISODE NOTES:Mrs. Carpenter is in the third chair!!!! (0:27)Convincing Hannah to host the wedding at Frog Alley (3:52)Jack's outfit came together at the last minute, at Crossgates (9:12)Ditching the first dance (19:48)Can a watch tell time based on your body's kinetic energy? (26:00)Hannah's one embarrassing moment mid-wedding (41:17)Good chats, good vibes (47:20)Jack and Intern Abbas were the wedding DJs (52:15)Is an impromptu honeymoon in the cards? (58:30)My hopes for the future of the Carpenters (1:07:39)
SPECIAL EPISODE:This week, we dive into the heart of storytelling and community as we gear up for the 30th annual Ojai Storytelling Festival, taking place this Thursday through Sunday (October 23-26) in the beautiful Ojai Valley. I'm joined by two remarkable voices behind the festival: Kara Martin Lakes, the Executive & Artistic Director of Performances To Grow On, which produces the Festival; and Regi Carpenter, internationally acclaimed storyteller and master of ceremonies for the weekend.What we talk aboutKara walks us through this year's schedule — community-free events, workshops, the iconic Sunset Soirée celebration, the Story Slam, and how the festival is being brought into the heart of the town. Ojai Story Fest+2Ojai Story Fest+2Regi reflects on what it means to tell a story — and to hear one — in our modern age, and why the spoken word still has the power to move, to heal, and to connect. Ojai Story Fest+2Ojai Story Fest+2A candid conversation about facing financial hurdles: how the Festival is navigating the loss of a key $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and what it says about sustaining arts in a small town in today's environment.How the Festival is intentionally reaching into the community — schools, youth outreach, inclusive programming — and why Ojai is the perfect place for this kind of gathering. ojaiwomensfund.org+1A moving (and hilarious) moment from Regi: a story about her mother buying a piano — how a seemingly simple act became a rich metaphor for memory, legacy, and resilience.Tips for listeners: how to get the most out of this year's festival, whether you're coming for one show or planning a whole-weekend pass.And: Why you might consider adding a story to your toolbox — not only as a listener but as a teller.Why this mattersThe Ojai Storytelling Festival isn't just another arts event. It's a gathering where stories live out loud under the oaks, where children in our valley hear voices from around the world, and where the tradition of the spoken word reminds us that despite technology, despite the hustle, what really brings us together is story. The Santa Barbara IndependentListen in ifYou're curious about the behind-the-scenes of a 30-year-old festival.You've ever wondered how arts organizations survive budget setbacks and keep community alive.You love storytelling or want to start telling your own.You're local — or thinking of making the drive to Ojai — and want a preview of what to expect.
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What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Drinking a One-Two Punch In an earlier episode, I mentioned that between the ages of five and eight, my older brother used to take me to the Saturday afternoon matinees at a large movie theatre near our home in Northeast Philadelphia. Those outings were magical — the darkened theatre, the smell of popcorn, and the giant screen that opened windows to worlds far beyond my own. As I shared before, I saw some of the great science fiction classics of the 1950s, films that made an indelible impression on my young mind — impressions that, in some ways, have stayed with me ever since. In that earlier episode, we explored Invasion of the Body Snatchers, a film that warned of a future where human beings had become emotionless replicas — walking robots in human form. In this episode, we'll turn our attention to two other remarkable science fiction classics that touched me on a deep, existential level. The first is The Day the Earth Stood Still — a film that offered a profound vision of the power of human choice in the effort of our survival. The second is The Incredible Shrinking Man — a film that took me inward, toward the mystery of identity, consciousness, and what existence really means. The Day the Earth Stood Still The Day the Earth Stood Still opens in Washington, D.C., where a flying saucer lands on the National Mall, instantly drawing the attention of both the military and the public. From the ship emerges a calm, human-like visitor named Klaatu, who announces that he has come in peace, bearing a message to aid humanity. But when he reaches into his suit and pulls out a small, unfamiliar device, a nervous soldier panics and fires his rifle, wounding him. In that instant, a towering robot named Gort steps out of the ship and begins to disintegrate the soldiers' weapons with a blinding energy ray. The chaos halts only when Klaatu, wounded but composed, commands Gort to stop. He then explains that the device he was holding had been a gift intended for the President of the United States — a symbol of peace, not threat. Klaatu Among Humans Klaatu is rushed to Walter Reed Army Hospital, where he requests an audience with the world's leaders to deliver an urgent message. But the atmosphere of Cold War paranoia makes cooperation impossible. Frustrated by political barriers, Klaatu escapes the hospital and disguises himself as an ordinary man named “Mr. Carpenter.” He rents a room in a boarding house, where he befriends a young widow, Helen Benson, and her curious son, Bobby. Through his time with them — especially his friendship with Bobby — Klaatu experiences the rhythms of ordinary American life: simple kindness, curiosity, and fear. Eventually, he meets the brilliant Professor Barnhardt, a scientist modeled after Albert Einstein, who recognizes Klaatu's sincerity and agrees to help gather the world's leading scientific minds. Demonstration of Power To prove the seriousness of his mission, Klaatu arranges a global demonstration. At precisely noon, all electrical power across the planet ceases for thirty minutes. Lights go dark, cars stall, machinery grinds to a halt — the world itself seems to stop. Only essential systems like hospitals and airplanes in flight remain untouched. For half an hour, the human race stands still, witnessing a power far beyond its own. Conflict and Revelation Despite his peaceful purpose, Klaatu is relentlessly hunted by the military, who see him as a threat. When he tries to return to his spaceship, soldiers open fire, gravely wounding him. But before this, he had given Helen specific instructions: if anything happens to him, she must go to Gort and say the words — “Klaatu barada nikto.” Helen bravely delivers the message. Gort obeys, retrieves Klaatu's body, and revives him using alien technology. When Klaatu awakens, he tells Helen that his revival may be temporary — for only the Divine Power, not science, holds true authority over life and death. Final Warning In the film's climactic moment, Klaatu addresses the assembled scientists, revealing the full purpose of his visit. His people, he explains, monitor planets across the galaxy. Earth's combination of nuclear weapons and emerging rocket technology has made it a danger not only to itself but to all intelligent life. Klaatu's civilization lives in peace — but that peace is maintained by an interstellar police force of powerful robots like Gort. Any planet that threatens the balance of life will face destruction. Then he delivers his unforgettable warning: “The decision rests with you. We shall be waiting for your answer. The choice is simple — join us and live in peace, or pursue your present reckless course and face obliteration. We shall be waiting for your answer.” With that, Klaatu bids farewell, boards his spacecraft with Gort, and departs into the heavens — leaving humanity to decide its fate. Even though I was still just a little kid, I could barely move at the end of that movie. I remember sitting there, completely still, deeply shaken by the realization that we — the human race — are actually a very primitive species, and that there may exist an intelligence in the universe far more advanced and powerful than our own. Of course, the most unforgettable moment, was when Klaatu demonstrates his power by literally stopping all electricity on Earth for thirty minutes. Trains grind to a halt, factories fall silent, cars stall in the streets, and even wristwatches freeze in time. In that single moment, the entire world is brought to its knees, forced to experience its utter helplessness before a power infinitely greater — and yet, astonishingly, not malevolent, but filled with wisdom and compassion. Throughout the story, human beings are shown as anxious and paranoid, their decisions shaped by fear and greed. The aliens, by contrast, are calm, wise, and profoundly compassionate — beings who have long transcended the primitive impulses that still dominate us. Beneath the surface of the film runs a clear message: we are not the ultimate masters we imagine ourselves to be. And humanity is in critical need of a vast expansion of consciousness. Perhaps the wisest response to such a revelation is not more fear or aggression, but the openness that comes from true humility — the humility to listen, to learn, and to evolve. For this unknown force has shown us that it holds complete power over us, and yet it extends a hand of understanding. Its message could not be clearer — simple, urgent, and eternal: Evolve… or die. So, this brings us to the second film in today's episode, The Incredible Shrinking Man, which, to quote old hippie parlance, really did a major number on my head. Opening and Setup Scott Carey, a happily married, ordinary man, is vacationing on a boat with his wife, Louise. While sunbathing, he is suddenly enveloped by a strange, mist-like cloud. Six months later, he begins to feel unwell and notices his clothes fitting loosely. Soon, he realizes he is actually shrinking. Medical tests confirm that exposure to a combination of radioactive fallout and insecticide has altered his cellular structure, causing his body to continuously diminish in scale. Public Curiosity and Growing Despair As Scott becomes smaller, he loses his job and, eventually, his confidence. He becomes a media spectacle, dubbed “The Incredible Shrinking Man” by the press. His humiliation and helplessness deepen with every inch he loses. Though Louise still loves him deeply, their relationship grows increasingly strained as he withdraws emotionally. When he befriends Clarice, a kind-hearted circus performer with dwarfism, he finds brief solace and understanding — someone who truly empathizes with his plight. But that comfort vanishes when he realizes he is shrinking even smaller than her, confirming that his condition is unstoppable. Life in the Dollhouse Eventually, Scott becomes only a few inches tall and is forced to live in a dollhouse. Louise continues to care for him tenderly, but tragedy strikes when she steps out of the house, leaving him vulnerable. Their cat attacks, and in a frantic struggle for survival, Scott narrowly escapes — only to be knocked into the basement, where he is presumed dead. The Basement Odyssey Trapped in the basement and now only fractions of an inch tall, Scott begins a desperate struggle for survival. The familiar surroundings of his home transform into an immense and hostile wilderness. He faces epic battles against a giant spider, treacherous climbs over towering obstacles, and a constant search for crumbs of food and droplets of water. These scenes are both terrifying and deeply symbolic: Scott must rediscover his will to live in a world that continually threatens his existence. Existential Revelation As he continues to shrink beyond visible size, Scott experiences a profound spiritual awakening. He realizes that, though he is becoming infinitely small, he is still part of the infinite itself — connected to all creation. His fear dissolves into awe. He looks up at the stars and understands that size and scale are irrelevant in the cosmic order. And then he expresses his realization of the ultimate truth: “To God, there is no zero. I still exist.” Themes and Legacy When I first saw The Incredible Shrinking Man at around age eight, the experience was life-altering — though I was far too young to understand it intellectually. All I knew was that something vast and wordless had opened inside me. I didn't yet grasp its meaning; I simply felt it. Now, after many decades of personal growth and reflection, the film's message has come much more into focus. At its core, The Incredible Shrinking Man is a meditation on human vulnerability and ultimate transcendence. It begins as science fiction but ends as metaphysics — a journey from disintegration and despair to the realization of unity with the infinite. Its closing message is both humbling and exalting: that meaning endures even after form disappears. Beneath its pulp title and mid-1950s imagery lies a profoundly spiritual story about surrender, humility, and rediscovery — the timeless truth that even in the smallest particle of existence, the whole of creation still lives and breathes. Let's take a quick look at some of its deeper foundations. 1. The Fall of the Modern Everyman Scott Carey begins as the quintessential postwar American male — successful, confident, rational, and in control. But his sudden exposure to a mysterious radioactive mist destabilizes everything he relies upon. What follows is not merely a biological crisis but a metaphysical one. His physical shrinking mirrors the collapse of the ego — the gradual erosion of all external definitions of self: status, power, sexuality, and ultimately, even visibility itself. In many spiritual traditions, this marks the first stage of awakening: the unmaking of identity. The process can be terrifying, for it strips away everything that seems to guarantee one's existence. In this light, Scott's shrinking becomes a symbolic descent — the unraveling of the false self that must precede illumination. 2. The Basement as the Underworld When Scott falls into the basement, he has crossed into the mythic underworld — the inner realm where the soul confronts death and transformation. The ordinary objects surrounding him — spiders, matchsticks, droplets of water — are transformed into archetypes of the forces that test endurance and faith. Alone and unseen, he learns to survive not through domination but through adaptability, humility, and reverence for life in all its forms. Each confrontation with danger becomes an initiation. The basement is not a hell of punishment but a monastery of awakening, where the noise of the world falls away and consciousness begins to sense its unity with the Infinite. 3. The Vanishing Point and the Infinite As Scott continues to shrink, the story turns ever inward. The scale of his physical world expands into the scale of cosmic awareness. Matter, space, and spirit dissolve into a single continuum. His final revelation — that to God there is no zero — is a moment of pure, non-dualistic insight. He understands that although everything external is, by nature, impermanent, existence itself is indestructible; even the smallest particle contains the totality of being. This realization echoes the mystical experiences described by saints and sages across the ages: the Buddhist awakening to emptiness as fullness, the Sufi union with the Beloved, the Christian mystic's merging with divine light. What vanishes is not life, but the illusion of separateness. 4. A Science-Fiction Upanishad In its closing moments, the film transcends genre entirely. Scott's voice — serene and wonder-struck — becomes that of one who has passed through the dark night of the soul and emerged into awareness of the infinite. The stars above him mirror the subatomic worlds below, revealing the same pattern in every scale. He is no longer shrinking in the human sense but expanding into boundless consciousness. This is why the ending feels paradoxically uplifting: Scott disappears physically, yet spiritually he is reborn. His final words echo the timeless insight of the mystics — that what is eternal has no dependency on what is external. One rises and falls. The other was, is, and always will be. 5. The Lesson for the Modern Mind When I first saw The Incredible Shrinking Man, I had no idea what I was truly witnessing. Yet even as a child, I felt something profoundly stirring within me — something I could not name but would spend decades watching it unfold. Viewed through the lens of our own age, the film remains a radical challenge to the modern cult of control. It reminds us that meaning is not achieved by conquering the universe but by awakening to our unity with the power behind it. Scott's journey invites us to recognize that the smallest life, the faintest breath, participates equally in the infinite. The film closes not with fear but with awe. It whispers what every true mystic has discovered: that when the external self dissolves, the soul begins to expand — and, incredibly, the Infinite knowingly smiles behind it all, welcoming us home. So I had, in fact, seen two remarkable films with two powerful messages. In the first, The Day the Earth Stood Still, we were shown that we human beings are not the ultimate power in the universe — far from it. Yet within our limitations lies the capacity, and the choice, to evolve to the next level of awareness… or to face the bitter consequences of refusing to grow. And in The Incredible Shrinking Man, we are offered the counterpoint: even if we lose everything, there remains within us an indestructible identity — our connection to the infinite consciousness behind all creation. So even though you may lose everything, in reality, you have merged with the great essence of all there is. Well, that's quite a lot to digest, so let's let this be the end of today's episode. 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Imagine curling up with a steaming bowl of soup that wraps around you like a warm hug. That's the sort of comfort that Anne Carpenter, a soup aficionado with over 30 years of experience, brings to the table. In our conversation, we unwrap her latest book, Soup for You, where she dishes out not just recipes but also wisdom on elevating your soup game. We explore the magic of summer soups, a topic most people think is reserved for winter months, and Anne shares her favorite – hearty corn chowder. As she spills the beans on the art of crafting the perfect soup, you can practically hear the simmering pots and aroma of garlic wafting through the air. She emphasizes that great soup doesn't just happen; it starts with the right foundation, including sautéing aromatics in your choice of fat to build layers of flavor. With a sprinkle of humor and a dash of wit, we learn how to transform simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces. So grab your ladle, and let's get ready to stir up some soup magic together![00:00] Introduction to the Show and Hosts[00:05] Guest Introduction: Anne Carpenter[01:23] Sponsor Acknowledgment and Thought to Ponder[02:42] Anne Carpenter's Favorite Soup: Corn Chowder[03:21] Exploring Cold Soups[05:11] The Seven Steps to Superior Soups[08:51] Making Homemade Stock[11:11] Finishing Touches and Seasonings[12:07] Understanding Thickeners in Soups[13:46] De-glazing the Pan and Fond[15:26] Tortilla Soup and Tomatillos[16:25] Seafood Soups and Chowders[17:22] Bermuda Fish Soup and Vegetable Soups[18:29] Difference Between Soup and Bisque[19:01] Margarita Soup and Essential Soup Tools[19:45] Broth vs. Stock[20:43] Butter and Watermelon Gazpacho[21:12] Melon Gazpacho Variations[21:56] The Secret Ingredient: Pears[23:38] Squash Soup Tasting[26:26] Kitchen Conservatory and Gadgets[35:35] Fun Facts and Mental Floss[37:46] National Days and JokesTakeaways: A good bowl of soup can warm your soul and comfort you like a cozy hug. Anne Carpenter has been teaching the art of soup-making for over three decades, seriously, that's a soup-tastic resume! Her new book, Soup for You, dives into the delicious world of bisque, chowder, and more, perfect for any season. Did you know that summer soups are just as amazing as winter ones? It's soup season all year round! Never underestimate the power of a good stock; homemade is always better than store-bought, trust me on this! Wine isn't just for sipping; it can elevate your soup game by adding incredible depth and flavor. Soup for You - Kitchen ConservatorySoup For You – Reedy PressThis is Season 8! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#soup #soupmaking #kitchenconservatory #chowder #gazpacho #bisque #bonebroth #broth #chickensoup #stock
What strange tools the Carpenter of Nazareth used to shape a Simon into a Peter! His instruments of change were fish, roosters, pigs, and ordinary people like his wife, his brother, and even his mother-in-law. Shaped by adversity and hammered by time and circumstance, "The Rock" was chiseled into shape on the workbench of this world.What tools will God's carpenter use to get us into spiritual shape? He gives us, as He gave Peter, the privilege and capacity to cooperate in the process. He has the power to change us as He did Peter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
Welcome to the Video Store Podcast.I'm the new guy, you can all me Pitfall Gary. Today is my first time running the store alone. I've spent the last couple weeks watching training videos and stuck on the automatic rewind machine. With Halloween right around the corner I have a few movies from the master of Horror himself, John Carpenter. Not the normal Carpenter movies, these are a few of his underrated and often overlooked movies.Carpenter directed and composed the music for all of these movies. He wrote The Fog and Prince of Darkness, the other two are adaptations. These are good movies to watch this Halloween season.The Fog (1980)As the small coastal town of Antonio Bay prepares to celebrate its centennial, a mysterious, glowing fog rolls in, carrying the vengeful ghosts of leprous mariners who were betrayed and killed by the town's founders a century earlier. The ghosts want their retribution, six lives, one for each of the founders. Now the descendants of the conspirators must fight for survival against the supernatural threat. A great movie starring the fabulous Adrienne BarbeauChristine (1983)Arnie Cunningham, a nerdy high school senior buys a dilapidated 1958 Plymouth Fury and names her Christine. As Arnie restores the car he goes through a personality transformation and becomes obsessed with Christine, which turns out to be a sentient, evil car with a deadly jealous streak. Christine begins to seek vengeance on Arnie's bullies and anyone else who threatens their bond. Red heads are evil…even when they're cars!Prince of Darkness (1987)The Brotherhood of Sleep have been guarding pure evil, in the form green swirling liquid for centuries. When the last member of the order dies evil will be unleashed on the world. Professor Birack and his quantum physicist students must unravel the mystery before it possesses them all and is unleashed on the world. A creepy movie with a great role for Alice Cooper.Vampires (1998)In this neo-western, Jack Crow and his Vatican-sponsored team of vampire slayers vow to kill every last vampire. With the help of a vampire prostitute, Jack must find and kill the powerful vampire, Valek before he can complete his transformation and become immune to sunlight. This is a great action packed, gore-filled vampire hunting movie!That's the list of John Carpenter movies for this week. Each a unique take on the horror genre. I hope you decide to watch them. If you do, let me know what you think.Thanks for stopping by The Video Store Podcast, stop by again for more great movies to add to your list.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
Robin Clevett talks to Carpenter and Woodworking Enthusiast, Richard Wagner about the variety of niches he's taken on and experiened within the trade. Richard talks about theatre set building, high rope course design and the work he's put into a boat.
Ralph Renzulli is back and interviews eleven of the twelve candidates who are running for City Council in Little Falls, New York.
Sabrina Carpenter was host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live this past weekend sparked some controversy with her performance(s). Dave got stuck, Tyler got fed, The Louvre got robbed and Tagami won again.@TylerCarrfm @Wheelerj28 @Energy106fm Tyler Carr on Tik Tok
Ron Carpenter Television week of 10/19/2025.
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Astoria shyster L.G. Carpenter coveted Darius Norris's valuable acreage on Long Beach Peninsula. So he got the police chief to arrest Norris on bogus charges, swindled him into signing over his property, and shanghaied him off out of town on a sailing ship. (Astoria, Clatsop County; 1890s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1903b.darius-norris-shanghaied-538.html)
Artificial intelligence is transforming how data is collected, shared, and analyzed—often in ways that outpace existing privacy law. In this insightful conversation, George Washington Law Professor Daniel Solove, one of the nation's leading experts on privacy, examines how AI exposes the limits of the American right to privacy. From the third-party doctrine to landmark cases such as Carpenter v. United States, Solove explains how government reliance on privately gathered data allows surveillance to expand without constitutional scrutiny. He argues that our privacy framework—built for a world of discrete searches—cannot withstand the continuous, AI-driven flow of personal information that now defines modern life.How to Earn CLE CreditListen to the full program, note the verification code announced during the recording, then log in to your TalksOnLaw account to record attendance and download your certificate.At the time of publication, this podcast is approved for 1 hour of General MCLE credit in California. Check your jurisdiction for reciprocal credit. MCLE certificates are issued only to TalksOnLaw “Premium” or “Podcast” members. Visit www.talksonlaw.com to learn more.
The Krewe sits down with Haruka Kikuchi, a Japanese jazz trombonist making waves in New Orleans. From discovering jazz in Japan to second-lining through the Crescent City, Haruka shares her story of finding home through music — and how jazz bridges cultures across oceans. ------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! (00:53:00)------ Past Music Episodes ------S5E13 - The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko DrummerS5E10 - The Japanese Pop Music Scene ft. Patrick St. MichelS4E1 - Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo LensS3E14 - City Pop & Yu ft. Yu HayamiS3E1 - Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero------ Links about Haruka ------Haruka's Website Haruka on IGHaruka on FacebookHaruka on YouTubeGoFundMe to Help Support Haruka's Family------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1986 horror classic The Fly. The second installment in our 80s Horror Remake Marathon, The Fly updates the 50s B-movie with far more devastation, tragedy, and Academy Award winning special effects, making it a staple in 80s horror practical effects. Jeff Goldblum plays Seth Brundle, an awkward scientist and inventor of a teleportation device. When he transports himself with a fly, he begins a slow, painful transformation into the Fly that mirrors the descent into sickness of a loved one. A Cronenberg and body horror classic.Other topics include Cronenberg's filmography, special effects lead Chris Walas, the Fly II, October horror classics we're watching, Carpenter and Escape From L.A. vs. Escape from New York, independent theaters, the House of Wax franchise, the Music Box of Horrors and Jason X, Terrifier and 80s horror icons, Philip Glass and horror scores, and the movie poster art of Drew Struzan.Songs of the WeekVampira by The MisfitsHuman Fly by The CrampsIt Was Always You, Helen by Philip GlassRemainders Jukebox PlaylistWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter
The filmmaker John Carpenter has a whole shelf of cult classics: “They Live,” “The Thing,” “Escape from New York,” “Halloween,” and so many more. And while he hasn't directed a new movie in more than a decade, Carpenter has continued working in the film industry, composing scores for other directors (Bong Joon Ho recently approached him about a horror movie). He has also released albums of cinematic music—no film required—often working with his son, Cody Carpenter, and the musician Daniel Davies, his godson. The New Yorker Radio Hour producer Adam Howard talks with Carpenter ahead of the launch of his new small tour, just in time for Halloween, and they discuss the unusual shift he made from directing to composing. “It's a transition from pain to joy. Directing movies is very, very stressful,” Carpenter explains. “Playing music in front of a live audience—it's joy. It's just joy.” Carpenter suggests three inspirational scores from film history: Bebe and Louis Barron's electronic music for “Forbidden Planet”; Bernard Herrmann work on Hitchcock's “Vertigo”; and Hans Zimmer's music for “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.”
JT is back! Rob is back! John Carpenter is back! We talked about The Master of Horror's 1980 classic which runs heavy on atmosphere, The Fog. We got into the small-town magic, lighthouse vibes, the Tom Atkins Ownage Factor, and more. Then, we each gave our top 5 Carpenter films. 00:00 - The Fog 35:45 - Top 5 Carpenter Get an extra episode every week for $5/mo at patreon.com/extended_clip Send us your emails to be read on the podcast at extendedclippodcast@gmail.com
Send us a textThe first part of our HUGtober season of Halloween podcasts is here, and this week, we look back at what many would consider to be John Carpenter's most underrated movie - 1994's, In the Mouth of Madness. This wild and utterly compelling combination of Lovecraftian themes and Stephen King-stye storytelling makes for a wonderfully unique, and in many respects, truly unforgettable horror classic. Does it belong amongst Carpenter's finest work though? Is this his last genuinely great film, and why oh why had Liam not seen this before covering it for the podcast? These questions and many more and answered via the link the link in the bio.
Summary: Get ready for an auditory Powerpoint presentation on supernatural horror flicks and non-canonical gospels because Emmy took the wheel on this one re the forthcoming release of The Carpenter's Son, a supernatural horror film based on (we're not kidding) the Infancy Gospel of Thomas and starring Nicolas Cage as Jesus' father Joseph. The Carpenter's Son Trailer Nic Cage hunts for the Holy Grail The Five Gospels Infancy Gospel of Thomas in translation Fun fact skipped for time: The oldest existing fragment of the IGT might be a student's handwriting practice www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
Go to WeWantPicks.com/OFFER and use code ANDSTILL and claim your 10% discount. FOLLOW the team on Instagram | @weighingin | @therealpunk | @podcastdave | @georgeharris48 Intro 00:00 Oliveira vs Gamrot 05:48 Figueiredo vs Jackson 13:54 Luque vs Alvarez 18:10 Diniz vs Pinto 25:41 Ramos vs Ofli 27:10 Almeida vs Aswell 31:14 Filho vs Carpenter 35:20 Petrino vs Petersen 36:09 Mesquita vs Alekseeva 37:59 Rocha vs Nicoll 38:58 Can you be punished for your opponent missing weight? 40:23 Raja Jackson pleads Not Guilty 54:38 Should Merab be higher than Islam on the P4P list? 56:54 Dana denies Jones vs Pereira rumors 1:00:06 Is Khabib the Nick Fury of MMA? 1:04:17
Ron Carpenter Television week of 10/12/2025.
The night no one comes home... but everyone's tuning in! MATTY and ANDREW are celebrating Halloween 2025 with glitter, chaos, and pure spooky queer joy.
Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Brian the Carpenter, special guest co-host Epic Eric, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Bryan New, Cornell Badra, and Justin Kimmel) as we tackle the question: How do you catch 'em from the back deck?
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DIY Enthusiast & the man behind "Anton in Japan" YouTube Channel, Anton Wörmann joins the Krewe to talk about akiya, Japan's abandoned home phenomenon, and how he's transforming them into stunning spaces. We dig into what it's like to buy, clear out, & renovate an akiya and how Anton's journey from fashion to DIY restoration is reshaping what “home” means in Japan.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode (timestamps [hh:mm:ss] where you can find the code)!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! (00:53:00)------ Past Home & Architecture Episodes ------S5E15 - Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby BrownS5E6 - Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby BrownS3E2 - Buying Real Estate in Japan ft. Ziv Nakajima-Magen------ Links about Anton ------Anton in Japan YouTube ChannelAnton on IGAnton in Japan Website & ResourcesAnton on TikTokAnton's Live Master Class on Oct 12 @ 10am JST (Sign Up!)Anton's Akiya Master Class Program------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
In this special episode of Sasquatch Odyssey, we take you inside the Ozark Mountain Bigfoot Conference for an exclusive VIP Night Q&A session featuring some of the most respected voices in the field.The panel included Ryan “RPG” Golembeske, D.A. Roberts, Shane Carpenter, David Zigan, and yours truly — joined together for a candid, unfiltered evening of conversation about all things Sasquatch.Recorded live during the Friday night VIP dinner, this session captures the energy, humor, and curiosity that make the Bigfoot community so unique. The audience came prepared with some truly great questions, sparking thoughtful discussions on field research methods, Bigfoot theory, firsthand encounters, and the lighter side of Cryptid investigation.Please note: this is a live recording from a large room using multiple recorders, so the audio may not be at the same production level you're accustomed to on the show.For the best experience, we recommend listening with earbuds or headphones so you don't miss a moment. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring each speaker's full presentation from the conference — but for now, sit back, relax, and enjoy this special Ozark Mountain Bigfoot Conference VIP Q&A.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.
From the master of horror, John Carpenter, comes a film heavily influenced by the likes of HP Lovecraft and Stephen King. Jim, resident horror expert, and A.Ron dive into this mind-bending film for the first time. Hold onto your sanity and descend into Carpenter's “In the Mouth of Madness”! Thank you Stacye for commissioning this podcast! Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts You can get your very own custom commissioned podcast by visiting https://support.baldmove.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ron Carpenter Television week of 10/05/2025.
