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What does it really take to bring a character to life through cosplay? Maria of Oz Costumes joins the Krewe to break down the creativity, craftsmanship, and passion behind cosplay, while exploring how this hobby can be enjoyed by people of all skill levels and interests. Whether you're a seasoned cosplayer or someone who has always been curious about giving it a try, this conversation offers a look behind the costumes and into the world of cosplay.------ 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!------ Links about Oz Costumes ------Oz Costumes on InstagramOther Oz Costumes Links via Linktree------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!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! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
William the Conqueror may have invaded England in 1066, but he needed castles to truly conquer England. Castles became the physical embodiment of the Norman Conquest. These were described by many post-Conquest sources as unnatural, alien structures. But they could not be ignored. The English were forced to help build them, then the castles became the source of their subjugation. Of those first-generation Norman castles, none are more famous than the White Tower at the Tower of London. How and why did William build a castle in London? How was it used? And what does it tell us about Norman rule in England?
Hey ho, away we go, over the sea, to and fro. Ryan and Lola talk a bit about the APP Benelux & UKAPP 2026 conferences. The big chunk of this episode will be a group of smaller Q&A interviews recorded at those conferences, lots of quality tidbits in there so don't miss out on this wide perspective. We also talk about our next webinar, scheduled for Sunday November 15 2026. You can vote for the content you would most like us to present with this form: https://forms.gle/dUUnkGGf2igKyD7TA. You can also find this form linked at www.ryanpba.com. You can also check out new content at www.patreon.com/ryanpba. I have a recently published video about Apadravya piercings, and I'll have an all-new video about Snug (anti-helix) piercings publishing in late September. Find out more at https://piercing-wizard-podcast.pinecast.co
Oj oj oj, vilket långt avsnitt! Över tre timmar! Men så blir det när vi bjuder in Micke från Mindy: Bräd- och Rollspelspodd och vi pladdrar på om våra topp 100 brädspel genom tiderna. Det har vi inte gjort sedan 2022 (fast Brisse tror att det är sen 2023) så vi tyckte det var dags igen. Vi pratar om våra topp 25 och varför vi gillar de här spelen, med lite allmänt prat om saker som stack ut längre ner i listorna också. De kompletta listorna, 1-100, för oss alla tre finns nedan, men tjuvkika inte förrän du lyssnat! Topp 100: Micke: 1. Teotihuacan: City of Gods 2. Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory 3. Kanban: Driver's Edition 4. On Mars 5. Food Chain Magnate 6. The Witcher: Old World 7. Batman: The Animated Series Adventures – Shadow of the Bat 8. Vinhos: Deluxe Edition 9. Xia: Legends of a Drift System 10. Orléans 11. Endeavor: Age of Sail 12. Monumental 13. Star Wars: Rebellion 14. Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun 15. Endeavor: Deep Sea 16. Clans of Caledonia 17. Concordia 18. 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Bunny Kingdom 63. Just One 64. Top Ten 65. Secret Hitler 66. Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 67. Tacta 68. Tokaido: Collector's Edition 69. Spot it! 70. Puerto Banana 71. For Sale 72. Codenames 73. Smart10 74. One Night Ultimate Werewolf 75. Russian Railroads 76. Terraforming Mars 77. It's a Wonderful World 78. Point Salad 79. Democrazy 80. Cartographers 81. Hitster 82. Um Reifenbreite 83. Braggart 84. BANG! The Dice Game 85. Wavelength 86. Hollywood 87. Power Grid 88. Decrypto 89. Joking Hazard 90. Champions! 91. No Thanks! 92. Aye, Dark Overlord! 93. Debatable 94. Animal Upon Animal 95. Memoir '44 96. Magical Athlete 97. SlingPuck 98. Unusual Suspects 99. HeroQuest 100. Flip 7 Johan: 1. Dune: Imperium 2. Tapestry 3. Vantage 4. SETI 5. Scythe 6. Lisboa 7. Brass: Birmingham 8. Everdell 9. Wingspan 10. Comic Hunters 11. Lewis & Clark: The Expedition 12. Food Chain Magnate 13. Terraforming Mars 14. Next Station: Tokyo 15. Coimbra 16. Star Wars: Rebellion 17. Joraku 18. Ark Nova 19. Faraway 20. Harmonies 21. The White Castle 22. Paladins of the West Kingdom 23. Ayar: Children of the Sun 24. No Thanks! 25. Recall 26. Heaven & Ale 27. Sabika 28. Red Rising 29. Tiny Towns 30. A War of Whispers 31. Blood Bowl (Second Edition) 32. A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) 33. Lord of the Rings LCG 34. Speakeasy 35. On Mars 36. Kutná Hora 37. Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun 38. Rajas of the Ganges 39. Suburbia 40. Village 41. Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition 42. World Wonders 43. PARKS 44. Charterstone 45. The Staufer Dynasty 46. Hot Streak 47. Lords of Waterdeep 48. Shackleton Base 49. Hyperborea 50. Weather Machine 51. Brass: Lancashire 52. Barrage 53. Star Wars CCG 54. Imperial Settlers 55. Blood Bowl Team Manager 56. Gùgōng 57. Montana 58. Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile 59. Taluva 60. Legacy: Testament of Duke de Crecy 61. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 62. Saltfjord 63. Grand Austria Hotel 64. Crown of Emara 65. Men-Nefer 66. Kanban EV 67. Teotihuacan: City of Gods 68. The Voynich Puzzle 69. Pandemic: Fall of Rome 70. Rising Sun 71. Orléans 72. It's a Wonderful Kingdom 73. Mystery Rummy: Jack the Ripper 74. Bärenpark 75. Dewan 76. Akrotiri 77. Root 78. Shakespeare 79. Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia 80. Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar 81. Fantasy Realms 82. Letters from Whitechapel 83. Architects of the West Kingdom 84. Kanagawa 85. T.I.M.E Stories 86. Inis 87. War of the Ring 88. Age of Galaxy: Second Edition 89. Key Flow 90. Keyflower 91. Guilds 92. Altiplano 93. Captain Sonar 94. Assyria: Second Edition 95. Star Wars: Outer Rim 96. Startups 97. Blood Rage 98. Dominion 99. Deus 100. Dead of Winter Brisse: 1. Ark Nova 2. Paladins of the West Kingdom 3. Recall 4. Maracaibo 5. Revive 6. Taluva 7. Luthier 8. Faraway 9. Red Rising 10. Furnace 11. Shackleton Base 12. Lewis & Clark: The Expedition 13. Dune: Imperium 14. Crystal Palace 15. No Thanks! 16. Capital Lux 17. Scholars of the South Tigris 18. Mystery Rummy: Jack the Ripper 19. Comic Hunters 20. Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia 21. Phoenix New Horizon 22. Evenfall 23. The Expanse Board Game 24. Tipperary 25. Coup 26. Star Wars: Outer Rim 27. Tapestry 28. Things in rings 29. Last Will 30. Endeavor: Deep Sea 31. Hot Streak 32. I made you a mixtape 33. The White Castle 34. Heat: Pedal to the Metal 35. World wonders 36. Gardlings 37. Metropolys / Skyrise 38. Vantage 39. It's a Wonderful World 40. Letnisko 41. The Princes of Florence 42. Calimala 43. Lost Ruins of Arnak 44. Kutná Hora 45. Architects of the West Kingdom 46. Let's go to: Japan! 47. Wayfarers of the South Tigris 48. Teotihuacan: City of Gods 49. Quacks of Quedlinburg 50. Underwater Cities 51. Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game 52. Qwixx 53. Terraforming Mars 54. Big shot 55. Cascadia 56. The Gang 57. Cursed Court 58. The Golden Sails 59. Mall of Horror 60. Earth 61. Hadara 62. Colosseum 63. Hitster / Hitster: Music Bingo 64. Star Wars: The Deckbuilding game 65. Inventors of the South Tigris 66. Harmonies 67. Discworld: Ankh-Morpork 68. SETI 69. Gangster 70. Next station-serien 71. Scout 72. The Taverns of Tiefenthal 73. Masons 74. Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun 75. Draftosaurus 76. Slay the Spire 77. The Boldest 78. Glen More II: Chronicles 79. L.A.M.A. dice 80. Deus 81. Deception: Murder in Hong Kong 82. Rajas of the Ganges 83. Orléans 84. Seasons 85. CoraQuest 86. The Quest for El Dorado 87. Offshore 88. Race for the Galaxy 89. Vampire: The Masquerade Vendetta 90. Akropolis 91. Viscounts of the West Kingdom 92. Distilled 93. Clans of Caledonia 94. Bronze 95. Moonlight market 96. Res Arcana 97. For Sale 98. Vengeance 99. Voidfall 100. Rattus
In this relaxing story, I tell you about the history of castles in Europe, from the first earthworks from the Bronze Age to Roman castra and finally medieval castles. We follow their development from motte & bailey castles to giant fortresses of the 14th century with dungeons, concentric walls, drawbridges, portcullis, machicolations, moats... I also tell you about medieval society and how castles are an architectural projection of it, medieval siege warfare and its machines like the trébuchet, and I take you to a few locations like Alesia, Windsor Castle and the Krak des Chevaliers. This content is entirely scripted and recorded by real people, it includes no AI, and mid-roll ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 04:05 Early Fortifications and Hill Forts 09:59 Roman Fortifications and the Rise of Feudalism 13:33 The First Medieval Castles 18:34 Stone Keeps and the Classic Medieval Castle 32:11 Crusader Castles and Concentric Defenses 38:11 Life Inside a Medieval Castle 46:29 Siege Warfare, Gunpowder, and the End of the Castle #sleep #documentary #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #castles Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621 Enjoy my audiobook on Ancient Egyptian History, Myths & Mysteries: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCqX5FoO6uCilrWCS8mB9?si=e1ecb983d2534d69 Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755 En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Strange Denmark and Scandinavia - Fae, Haunted Castles, Trolls and More - Steve Stockton welcomes Danish school teacher Qiriye to discuss haunted castles, the fae, and more from Scandinavian region.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.
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What exactly is kabuki, and what makes this iconic Japanese performing art so unique? Professor Larry Kominz joins the Krewe to explore kabuki's origins, history, traditions, performers, and evolution, while also looking at the experience of seeing kabuki on stage and how the art form continues to find new audiences today. Plus, Larry shares his own experience with Japanese performing arts, including his work directing English-language kabuki productions.------ 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!------ Links about Kabuki & Larry's Works ------PSU's Kabuki Playlist on YouTubePSU's Past Performances (University Website)Kabuki: Japan's Mega-Theatre (Larry's new book)Kabuki in Kyoto (Minamiza)Kabuki in Tokyo (Kabukiza)Kabuki in Tokyo (Shinbashi)------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!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! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
A quick update from the Krewe on Season 7 & its release schedule! We're moving our regular release day from Friday to Tuesday mornings, with the next four episodes temporarily moving to a bi-weekly schedule to give us a little more breathing room (starting September 15). We appreciate everyone's continued support & look forward to bringing you the rest of Season 7!------ 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!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! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
Several years ago, we explored which castle was the best representative of a Disney park. You might have to scroll a bit to find that first episode of The Supreme Resort, but I assure you, it's there. This time around, we want to return to the topic and dig a bit deeper into the interior of these two icons. Sure, you can take a picture of one from the outside, but what else is there to do? We tell you. And in a surprising twist, we do what we do every episode and we tell you which one does it better. Shall you join us in this endeavor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Five children taken to hospital after inflatables became air borne in two sperate incidents Hot and windy conditions leave a trail of destruction and bushfires The importance of dads celebrated on Fathers DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Five children taken to hospital after inflatables became air borne in two sperate incidents Hot and windy conditions leave a trail of destruction and bushfires The importance of dads celebrated on Fathers DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP When you think of steep, cobbled bergs you probably think of Belgium - so when Harry and Stu told me the UK had its own Flandrien berg, I knew I had to find out more. As luck would have it, this iconic Michaelgate climb played host to the first stage of this year's Tour of Britain, so I dispatched my men-on-the-ground - better known as Life In The Peloton's Race Radio presented by SHOKZ - to Lincoln to check it out. Here's what the best bald boy in the bike business Harry, had to say: Harry: It only felt right that with stage one of this year's Tour of Britain finishing up Lincoln's iconic Michaelgate climb, Stu and I should head there to record our next episode of LITPRR. Camped out on the 16% cobbles, we were right at the heart of the UK domestic racing scene, and day one delivered a full-blown GC battle. What a place to watch a bike race! Cathedrals. Castles. A British winner. Quintessential stuff. I only raced in the UK a few times in my career. I did the Tour of Britain and Tour de Yorkshire once each, the RideLondon classic four times, and that miserably wet World Champs in Harrogate in 2019. If there's one thing I remember about racing in Britain - it is grippy as it gets. Hard roads, plenty of narrow lanes twisting and turning through the countryside, and downright shit weather most of the time. There are no easy Ks in the UK. Hearing the boys soaking in the atmosphere in Lincoln really does take me back to proper Belgian racing; the cheering, the cowbells, and the faint sound of riders wincing as the cobbles and gradient start to bite. Oh man, I wish I was there with a cold one taking it all in. Guys, this is a real racing fan's episode. Harry & Stu have netted some amazing interviews with some proper legends, and really captured what this race is all about. Of course, none of this would be possible without support from our presenting partner SHOKZ. If you're after the best sports headphones - be it for cycling, running, or even swimming - get across to SHOKZ's website, and enjoy a cheeky discount for being a LITP listener. The Race Radio boys have just one race trip left on their 2026 calendar; the Italian one day races that form the build up Lombardia in October and bring the curtain down on plenty of rider's seasons. I can't wait to hear what they cook up. Cheers, Mitch
We love a good old game - there are a lot that of games over a decade old that we'd happily sing the praises of, but if we were being brutally honest, how many of them do we think would make it in today's markets? How much have tastes really moved on since these games were in their prime? Before we let nostalgia get the better of us, we talk about I'm Out, Evenglow, and Trials of Maya. 03:08 - I'm Out 09:28 - Evenglow 13:32 - Trials of Maya 29:40 - If old games were released today 31:29 - Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 39:14 - War of the Ring: Second Edition 42:22 - Terraforming Mars 44:30 - Star Wars: Rebellion 46:41 - Twilight Struggle 48:01 - The Castles of Burgundy 50:08 - Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization 52:37 - Great Western Trail 54:02 - Brass: Lancashire 57:52 - 7 Wonders Duel 59:51 - Scythe Get added to the BGB community map at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/map Send us topic ideas at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/topics Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store
Castles, cannons, concrete, and the persistent human desire not to get blown up. This week, Shane and Duncan trace the strange evolution of the bunker, from medieval fortifications and the arrival of artillery to the underground defenses of the World Wars and the nuclear paranoia of the Cold War. ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM
This week on Jam Session, Amanda and Juliet return from their vacations to some big new out of the royals corner: Harry and Meghan are coming back to the U.K. (7:46) Then, the two get into Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods tying the knot in Malibu (39:32), and Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez having an intimate wedding in Portugal (46:01). Next, the two get some breaking news of Dolly Parton's passing (50:59), and then move on to some summer catch-ups of news while they were away (53:42), and lastly Feedback & Follow-Up (1:00:56).Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Juliet LitmanProducers: Jade WhaleyVideo Supervision: Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Week In Startups is made possible by: Odoo https://Odoo.com/twist Quo https://quo.com/TWiST Conservation Fund https://conservationfund.org how old a movie has to be for me to be able to show a part of it on youtube Generally 10 seconds or less of a film clip can fall under fair use for commentary or criticism — which is how most podcasts and talk shows use clips without issue. But there's no hard legal rule based on age. What actually matters more than age is fair use, which considers: Purpose — commentary, criticism, education = stronger fair use case Amount used — shorter = safer; a 5-10 second clip for reaction/discussion is generally fine Effect on market — your clip shouldn't replace the original In practice for YouTube specifically: Most major studios have Content ID systems that will flag clips regardless of movie age — even 100-year-old films if the rights holder has registered them Public domain is the real safe zone — films from 1927 or earlier are generally in the public domain in the US. Some films from the 1928-1963 range are also public domain if copyright wasn't renewed Disney, Warner Bros., Universal etc. actively enforce even very old films For a show like TWiST showing a short reaction clip — 5-10 seconds with clear commentary context is the industry standard and rarely gets actioned. But age alone won't protect you. Today's show: *A humanoid robot ran the 100m in 9.39, breaking the human Usain Bolt's world record, while an entire stadium cheered. Jason thinks Beijing's World Humanoid Robot Games aren't a science fair, or a fun exhibition, but the best AI PR campaign on Earth. While Americans debate the data centers that train the robot brains, China is already turning them into a spectacle and world-class entertainment. Find out what Jason thinks America can do to catch up… and why he believes there will be 1 billion Optimus robots deployed by the year 2036. PLUS on an all-news TWiST, hot takes on the potential $13B Hugging Face sale (to a mystery buyer), why founders should always "buy the threat," analyzing Sam Altman's "I'm listening and I hear you" face, and are kill drones already in operation around the world? We're digging in to how close the real world is to mirroring the "Terminator" films. Relevant Links CBS coverage of World Humanoid Robot Games: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-robot-usain-bolt-sprint-run-record-faster/ Bloomberg coverage of World Humanoid Robot Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lsrUAdcPPE X-Humanoid: https://www.x-humanoid.com/ Tesla Optimus on X: https://x.com/Tesla_Optimus Trailer for Spielberg's "A.I. Artificial Intelligence": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_19pRsZRiz4 Bloomberg: Hugging Face exploring sale: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-23/hugging-face-gauging-interest-for-potential-sale-business-insider-says Fortune: Stripe acquires OpenRouter: https://fortune.com/2026/08/16/stripe-7-billion-deal-ai-firm-openrouter-acquisition/ InfoWorld: OpenAI acqui-hires OPenClaw founder: https://www.infoworld.com/article/4132731/openai-hires-openclaw-founder-as-ai-agent-race-intensifies-2.html David Senra podcast w/ Sam Altman: https://www.davidsenra.com/episode/sam-altman Harvey Tenet Research Preview: https://www.harvey.ai/blog/post-training-update-harvey-tenet David Sacks comments on Harvey's Tenet (from X): https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/2090790063047168473 CNBC: Iran linked to UK cyberattack: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/23/small-uk-power-plant-shut-down-after-iran-linked-cyberattack-report.html NYT: A drone killed 3 Ukrainians: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/world/europe/russia-drones-autonomous-ai-kill-ukraine-war.html Forbes: Eric Schmidt secretly testing AI drones: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahemerson/2024/06/06/eric-schmidt-is-secretly-testing-ai-military-drones-in-a-wealthy-silicon-valley-suburb/ Restream: https://restream.io/ Kimbal Musk's Nova Sky Stories: https://novaskystories.com/ IKEA: Plug-in Solar Panels: https://www.ikea.com/be/en/energy-services/plug-in-solar/ Deadline: "Mandalorian and Grogu" box office: https://deadline.com/2026/08/star-wars-mandalorian-grogu-disney-release-date-1237040464/ THR: Dave Filoni leading Lucasfilm: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-mandalorian-grogu-box-office-franchise-low-1236604973/ Star Wars: Starfighter first look: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-starfighter-ryan-gosling Star Wars Theory: "Vader" fan series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey68aMOV9gc Timestamps: 0:00 Jason got a fresh Optimus demo 1:35 Robots are breaking human sports records 3:39 America's messaging problem vs. China's elite PR machine 11:07 Odoo - The all-in-one business platform. Your first app is free! Get started today at https://Odoo.com/twist 12:08 Jason got a fresh Optimus demo 19:21 Quo (formerly OpenPhone) - Quo gives you a clean, modern way to handle every customer call, text, and thread all in one place. Try it free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/TWiST 28:09 Who's going to buy Hugging Face and why? 28:56 Conservation Fund - Find out more about how the Conservation Fund is protecting land, wildlife, and our shared access to the great outdoors while also providing economic opportunities. Visit https://conservationfund.org 31:35 How OpenAI killed OpenClaw 39:08 Sam Altman wants to make a platform, not a product 41:19 The "Castles and Keeps" metaphor for sovereign AI 49:27 UBI isn't happening but we could raise the minimum wage 58:47 Embracing redundancy and self-reliance 1:10:53 Is Star Wars at a historic low point (and Lon's Worst Take) Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com Check out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.com Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp Follow Lon: X: https://x.com/lons Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis Check out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/ Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com
Ireland's history isn't only castles and green landscapes. Famine, conflict, ancient beliefs, emigration, ghost stories, and traditions surrounding death are woven through the places travelers visit today. Full article & links: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/dark-tourism-in-ireland/ireland-travel-tips/ Luisa Golz, Director of Sales at Desmond Tours, completed her PhD research on festivals with dark themes. She joins Jody to explain what dark tourism actually means, why travelers are drawn to these places, and how Ireland's darker history can add depth to a trip without turning the entire vacation into doom and gloom. Highlights: • What "dark tourism" actually means — and why you may already be doing it • Why famine ships, workhouses, and memorials can create such powerful travel experiences • How Samhain, Halloween, folklore, and "thin places" fit into Ireland's darker traditions • How to visit places associated with tragedy respectfully Ireland Travel Resources: - Car Rental & Driving Guide: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/drive - DIY Ireland Travel Planner: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/compass - Expert Ireland travel advice by email: https://ifv.kit.com/51952569c5
The Fulbright Program offers another unique path to experience Japan through academic and professional exchange. Dr. Rose Honegger joins the Krewe to share her Fulbright experience in Japan, what she gained from the program, and how it influenced her work in higher education. The conversation also explores who Fulbright is for, what makes a strong candidate, and tips for those considering applying. ------ 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! 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! ------ Links for the Fulbright Program ------ Fulbright Program Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
Weird and Haunted - True Tales of Denmark and Scandinavia - Steve welcome Danish school teacher Qiriye to discuss haunted castles, the fae, and more from Scandinavian region.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.
Japan has a reputation for being incredibly safe, but what does “safe” actually mean? The Krewe is joined by Jordan Green, aka AfroInJapan from YouTube & Instagram, to explore safety in Japan beyond just crime, including natural disasters, wildlife, xenophobia, & the considerations travelers & foreign residents should keep in mind. Does Japan live up to it's rep? You be the judge! ------ 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! 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! ------ Links for Jordan Green/AfroInJapan ------ AfroInJapan on YouTube AfroInJapan on Instagram AfroInJapan's "The Myth of Crime in Japan" ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
Episode 278- Who, What, When, Where, Why, How? That types of questions do games ask us as players? When should I score? Who can I trust? Why did they do that? How should I sequence this? This week we dig into what the central questions are in different games and think about how this can help us as players and designers. Time Stamps4:30- Who? 18:00- What? 26:00- When? 34:00- Where? 42:00- Why? 54:00- How? Games Mentioned Magic the Gathering, The Resistance, Root, Castles of Burgundy, A Feast for Odin, Tag Team, Bus, Dominion, Medina, Ra, El Grande, Star Wars Rebellion, The Crew, Root, Zoo Vadis, Tikal, Bus Preplanners Email us or join our discord to submit questions for a future episode! Also we'll be doing a deep dive on Frosted Blooms soon! Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/. Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Bell with Crows by MKzing -- https://freesound.org/s/474266/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 hammer v2.wav by blukotek -- https://freesound.org/s/337815/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!
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Leap Castle in Ireland had it's beginnings in blood and death and is one of the longest continually inhabited castles in the world. Gothic windows and ivy covered towers give the castle a truly stereotypical look. The history contained within the castle's walls is fascinating and covers centuries of war and tragedies and contains elements of a murder soap opera. Castles and ghosts just seem to go together and Leap Castle is no different. There seems to be several spirits here, including a mysterious elemental. Join us for the history and hauntings of Leap Castle. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Solo travel or group travel: is one really better for seeing Japan? The Krewe welcomes Ryotaro Sakurai back to the podcast to break down the pros and cons of both, from flexibility and independence to planning, convenience, and shared experiences. Plus, Ryotaro gives us a look at Umami Travel, the group tour company he's building and why he thinks there's room for a different kind of Japan travel experience. ------ 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! 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! ------ Links for Ryotaro & Umami Travel ------ Ryotaro's Japan YouTube Channel Ryotaro on IG Umami Travel Website Kessennuma Knitting INEtoAGAVE (Craft Sake) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!This week we're heading to South Dakota for an episode filled with murder, mystery, and local legend. First, Kenzie tells the heartbreaking story of Vicki Eagleman, a young woman whose murder shocked her community and left investigators searching for answers. Then, Lauren explores the eerie history of Easton Castle, a mansion surrounded by ghostly tales, before diving into one of South Dakota's most enduring legends—the mysterious creature said to lurk beneath the waters of Lake Kampeska. Join us as we uncover the true crime, haunted history, and folklore that make South Dakota a state full of chilling stories!-If you have any information regarding Vicki's case, please contact the FBI Pierre Office at (605)224-1331.--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VgqLQokaZhiy7s7tspN6_4aueaVSW-TOsuZYM_iPjd4/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!
Dion Agius burst on to surfing's global stage with a spectacular Gorkin Flip in the 2009 surf flick Secret Machine. He fell in with filmmakers Joe G, Taylor Steele, and Kai Neville, appearing in a slew of films, among them Castles in the Sky, Stranger Than Fiction, Modern Collective, Lost Atlas, Dear Suburbia, Cluster, Year Zero, and Strange Rumblings in Shangri-La. Agius' parts punch—he surfs with a powderkeg intensity. Every hack, every blowtail, every fanging air is done as if his life depends upon it. A man of style in and out of the water, Dion co-founded Epokhe Eyewear, The Octopus is Real, Standard Procedure. He's the creative director at Ritual Vision. He's collaborated on shoe and clothing collections with Globe and Former, and surfboard models with Hayden Cox. In 2024, while nursing a broken leg, he created NOID, an art project in which he upcycles old, broken surfboards into sculptures, side tables, lamps, mirrors, and more. Dion currently lives on the southeast coast of Australia. In this episode of Soundings, Agius sits down with host Jamie Brisick to talk about his favorite surf movies, moving from rural Tasmania to the Gold Coast of Australia as a kid, traveling the globe, his surf heroes, and shaping old foam into artwork. Presented by Rainbow® Sandals Produced by Jonathan Shifflett Music by PazKa (Aska Matsumiya & Paz Lenchantin) Become a TSJ member at surfersjournal.com
In Episode 312 we conclude the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 1-10.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:40 Tournament of Champions Contest Update03:25 Ark Nova06:17 Azul08:14 Pan Am12:33 The Castles of Burgundy16:27 Ankh: Gods of Egypt19:23 Star Realms23:41 Grand Austria Hotel27:06 March of the Ants: Evolved Edition29:16 Terraforming Mars32:11 Nucleum36:37 Pan Am37:31 Blood Rage39:54 Civolution42:50 Smartphone, Inc.45:33 Dune: Imperium - Uprising48:12 Everdell50:37 Wonderland's War52:28 Gaia Project55:29 Agricola57:13 Sol: Last Days of a Star1:02:44 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy1:05:28 Clank! Catacombs1:08:20 Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory1:10:31 Distilled1:15:18 Gaia Project1:17:31 Dune: Imperium1:20:25 Darwin's Journey1:25:56 Dune: Imperium - Uprising1:30:19 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy1:33:54 TapestryIf you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakesFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.socialJoin our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at:https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
Foundations of Amateur Radio Previously I've talked about one of the often lauded cornerstones of the amateur radio community, namely Emergency Response, and to be frank, I questioned then, as I do now, the reality of this, at the very least, perceived, foundational aspect of our global hobby. Before you get out the caps lock key, let me assure you that I'm aware of sporadic examples of heroic efforts made by members of our community to save lives that are held up as examples of amateur radio emergency responses. What I'm questioning is related to our collective effectiveness. We have global and increasing occurrences of wild or bush fires, we have earthquakes and tsunamis, storms, hurricanes, cyclones or typhoons, whatever you call the vortex of destruction, and global news media ensures that we hear about it within hours if not seconds. Social media provides us with mobile phone footage dubbed with expert audio to explain the latest tragedy to the rest of us. What we don't see is what happens next, while the power is out, the internet is down, mobile phones aren't working anymore and survivors are fighting tooth and nail for their return to normalcy, or at least what's left of it. It struck me that one thing I never see discussed and haven't ever discussed in over a decade and a half I've been here, is the amateur radio interface with the rest of the world. A comment I see often is that Internet connected amateur radio, like Echolink, AllStarLink and IRLP, aren't real radio and that real amateurs use RF. HF radio for the win right? What do you think the relevance of HF radio is to a family member living in the next town after a disaster, or a parent looking for their lost child? How do ordinary people benefit from the radio amateur who lives on their street, or the one who travels into the disaster zone? Ultimately, if we are to take our claimed emergency response role seriously, we as a community of radio amateurs need to consider just what it is that we can offer to the people around us in the case of an emergency. Might what we offer look like a Wi-Fi base station that's connected to the rest of the world via an IP link that happens to be running on 2m or 70cm during an emergency? Or could what we offer be described as an Amateur Radio Short Message Service, what about transmitting a DVB-T dashboard that's being updated over LoRaWAN, or a local voice relay service? Where's the infrastructure, planning, preparation and training for that? Where's the documentation for it? How are we telling the local community about it? How well do we even do outage notifications within our community, let alone outside it? The point being that there are amateurs who beat their chest about emergency preparedness and, bluntly, have little or nothing to show for it. Don't get me wrong, this isn't limited to the amateur radio community. For a few weeks I became an aspirant member of a local emergency response team, right until I discovered that their biggest issue was that their user base, the local volunteer bushfire brigades, didn't really know how to use their radio repeater system and my suggestion to go and visit each one on a rotation basis and train them was met with snorts of derision and laughter. Do you really want an emergency response to be ad hoc? "Oh, sorry, I'm missing a cable and I can't connect this to that, I'll sort it out for next time." The increased interest in the various "OTA" or "On The Air" pursuits, Parks, Peaks, Summits, Bunkers, Castles, Waterways, Islands, Lakes, Libraries, Lighthouses and Toilets to name a few, are all helping amateurs practice with the "getting on-air and make noise using a temporary installation" part of an emergency response, but few of those activities interact with the general public in any way. Ironically, the local Wireless Civil Emergency Network, or WICEN, is at least doing some community outreach by providing radio infrastructure to a few local events. It's a start, but still a very long way from interacting with your next door neighbour in preparation for a massive storm and subsequent power outage. Here's the thing. There's no end-to-end anything. Is ad hoc sticky tape and baling wire really the way you want our amateur community to respond to an emergency? Is emergency response a fanciful concept, or are there things we as a community could put together to make it reality? I'm Onno VK6FLAB
What goes into kicking off, planning out, & sustaining a podcast? The Krewe presented their lived experiences in podcasting, along with recommendations & tips for aspiring content creators in the US-Japan space, during a workshop on July 30, 2026 at the NAJAS (National Association of Japan-America Societies) National Conference. This episode is that workshop! ------ 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! 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! ------ Links for NAJAS ------ NAJAS Website NAJAS Conference Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
Episode 100: Lainie - Convention Planning Insights and Tips - 5 Games from BGG's top 100 that we love - Board Game Con FriendsHappy 100th Episode to the BGG Podcast! Let's peek behind the scenes of Board Game Geek events and conventions with someone who helps run them, Lainie! Then we look at BGG's top 100 games via user ratings to talk about 5 we love. And share some joy in finding friends through conventions.00:00:00 Intro00:00:18 Get to know Lainey00:05:12 Convention Planning Insights and Tips00:09:57 Managing Volunteers Effectively00:21:40 What are the different BGG Events?00:24:46 5 Games from BGG's top 100 that we love00:26:37 Race for the Galaxy00:28:40 Orleans00:30:17 Power Grid00:31:55 Grand Austria Hotel00:34:04 Clank Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated00:37:10 Spirit Island00:39:12 Castles of Burgundy00:43:17 Obsession00:46:25 Terraforming Mars00:49:09 Darwin's Journey00:52:15 Honorable Mention00:53:33 Moment of PositivityOmaha Gaming ConventionBoard Game Wagon OFPGSpielbound Board Game Cafe01:02:41 Where to find LainieBGG Con 2026Gen Con Hot Games RoomHot Games Room EmailLainie's Email01:03:40 Outro(Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.)We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com
Strange Denmark and Scandinavia - Haunted Castles, the Fae Folk, and MORE - In this episode, Steve Stockton welcomes Danish school teacher Qiriye to discuss haunted castles, the fae, and more from Scandinavian region.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.
00:00 – Intro & episode overview (Moon Colony Bloodbath + Michelle interview note; audio quality warning) 03:01 – Moon Colony Bloodbath discussion begins 13:19 – Clear rules overview of Moon Colony Bloodbath 17:07 – Deeper critique of Moon Colony Bloodbath (family vs. gamer game, comparisons) 19:53 – Galaxy Trucker comparison 24:22 – Designer & artist credits (Donald X. Vaccarino / Franz Vohwinkel) 26:14 – Spider-Man Noir 34:19 – Transition to listener interview 34:33 – Interview with Michelle begins (noticeably improved audio) 1:06:09 – Michelle's top 5 games (starts with #5) 1:06:24 – Codenames 1:08:04 – Decrypto 1:11:24 – Castles of Burgundy 1:12:49 – Civolution 1:16:35 – Terraforming Mars 1:18:06 – Underwater Cities mention 1:21:31 – Twilight Imperium / Second Dawn for the Galaxy / Eclipse 1:23:26 – Arcs (Cole Wehrle) 1:25:56 – Moon Colony Bloodbath discussion with Michelle 1:39:52 – Ponzi Scheme recommendation 1:48:28 – Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr 1:49:35 – Fog of Love mention 2:07:35 – Outro & closing Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: boardgamesnobs@gmail.com Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group
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This week we're putting The Tonearm's needle on synthesist and producer Danalogue.Danalogue is a founding member of The Comet Is Coming and half of Soccer96, and he's recently released his debut solo album, Teleportations. The record imagines grief and upheaval as a science-fictional voyage and was sparked by a chance encounter with the artist Moebius that grew into an imagined civilization.We talk about recording alone, with no one else's voice in the room; why he calls his editing process a “distilled vodka”; and why he still believes imagination is the first step toward hope.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Danalogue's Teleportations)—Dig DeeperArtist and Album:Visit Danalogue on Bandcamp and follow on InstagramPurchase Danalogue's Teleportations from Castles in Space, Bandcamp, or Qobuz, and listen on your streaming platform of choiceWatch Danalogue playing live at Total Refreshment CentreBands and Projects:The Comet Is ComingSoccer96FlockLabel and Studio:Castles in Space (label)Total Refreshment CentreCollaborators:Alabaster DePlumeSnapped AnklesInstruments:Roland Juno-60 (Vintage Synth Explorer)Roland SH-09 (Vintage Synth Explorer)Cultural References:Moebius (Jean Giraud) — the comics artist behind the album's originRobert Anton Wilson, Cosmic Trigger (Hilaritas Press)C-Smash VRS with Ken Ishii — the VR game he scored (NME feature)—Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com—• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we're putting The Tonearm's needle on synthesist and producer Danalogue.Danalogue is a founding member of The Comet Is Coming and half of Soccer96, and he's recently released his debut solo album, Teleportations. The record imagines grief and upheaval as a science-fictional voyage and was sparked by a chance encounter with the artist Moebius that grew into an imagined civilization.We talk about recording alone, with no one else's voice in the room; why he calls his editing process a “distilled vodka”; and why he still believes imagination is the first step toward hope.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Danalogue's Teleportations)—Dig DeeperArtist and Album:Visit Danalogue on Bandcamp and follow on InstagramPurchase Danalogue's Teleportations from Castles in Space, Bandcamp, or Qobuz, and listen on your streaming platform of choiceWatch Danalogue playing live at Total Refreshment CentreBands and Projects:The Comet Is ComingSoccer96FlockLabel and Studio:Castles in Space (label)Total Refreshment CentreCollaborators:Alabaster DePlumeSnapped AnklesInstruments:Roland Juno-60 (Vintage Synth Explorer)Roland SH-09 (Vintage Synth Explorer)Cultural References:Moebius (Jean Giraud) — the comics artist behind the album's originRobert Anton Wilson, Cosmic Trigger (Hilaritas Press)C-Smash VRS with Ken Ishii — the VR game he scored (NME feature)—Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com—• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The gang is back and this week's Ask, Tell, Confess is straight-up unhinged. We kick things off by admitting the wildest places we've ever gotten down, then dive into your anonymous confessions—some are an immediate HELL NO, but a shocking number we'd actually try.These stories are feral, disgusting, and honestly? Kinda hot. From graveyards and casino bathrooms to Harley hoods, Ferris wheels, creek beds and more, y'all truly have zero shame. Bunnie even starts calling friends mid-episode for their dirtiest hookup stories, just to prove nobody in her circle is innocent.Somehow, it turns into the ultimate hookup bucket list. Castles, lighthouses, private planes, love-cloud fantasies—everyone's got a dream spot, and Hailee is fully committed to making her Amish buggy fantasy happen.If you've ever made a questionable decision in the name of love—or straight-up lust—you're either gonna feel very seen… or like a total saint after this one.Watch Full Episodes & More: YouTube
What if “High King” in medieval Ireland was less a fixed office than a fiercely contested prize, won through ritual, lineage, and force? On the Hill of Tara, a would-be ruler climbs toward the Stone of Destiny, hoping for the legendary cry that marks him as chosen.Matt Lewis and Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd explore a world of multiple kings, turn-taking dynasties, cattle raiding, and shifting power between church, Norse settlers, and Irish rivals. Along the way, they reveal how Tara, Brian Boru, and the Uí Néill shaped Ireland's tangled medieval politics.MORECastles and the Conquest of IrelandListen on AppleListen on SpotifyA Complete History of Medieval IrelandListen on AppleListen on SpotifyGone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Robin McConnell. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Watch Matt and Eleanor's new documentary The Rise of the Plantagenets on History Hit. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former LSU standout, NBA veteran, and professional basketball player Johnny O'Bryant III joins the Krewe to discuss his unique connections to Japan, from playing for the Ibaraki Robots in Japan's B.League to founding Noir Caesar, his own manga publishing company. We explore his experiences living and competing in Japan, how a lifelong passion for manga grew into a business, and what it takes to balance life as a professional athlete and entrepreneur. It's a conversation about basketball, Japanese culture, creativity, and chasing passions both on and off the court. ------ 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! 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! ------ Links for Johnny & Noir Caesar ------ Noir Caesar Website Johnny on IG B.League Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
What role do Japan Societies and Japan-America Societies play in strengthening the relationship between the United States and Japan? In this episode, the Krewe sits down with Dr. Joshua Walker, former President and CEO of the Japan Society in New York, to discuss U.S.-Japan relations, the unique impact organizations of all sizes can have at every level of cultural exchange, and why local interactions remain essential to the partnership between both nations. We also explore what the future may hold for U.S.-Japan relations and how individuals and communities can help shape it. ------ 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! 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! ------ Links for Joshua & Japan Society ------ Joshua's LinkedIn Joshua's Book -- Japan: Beyond the Genkan (Amazon) Japan Society (NYC) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
Episode 274- 2010-2014 Showdown All four hosts are together to play a game as a way to choose a consensus list of the best board games from the early 2010's. The format here is from April Mitchell's This/That Showdown: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463458/thisthat-showdown Games Mentioned BattleCon, Keyflower, The Resistance Avalon, The Castles of Burgundy, The Great Zimbabwe, Trajan, Charms, Haggis, Hanabi, Glen More, Hanamikoji, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Patchwork, Linko, Troyes, Libertalia Preplanners Up next is a discussion of deck design and a recap from a historical game convention. Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/. Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Bell with Crows by MKzing -- https://freesound.org/s/474266/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 hammer v2.wav by blukotek -- https://freesound.org/s/337815/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!
Strange Denmark and Scandinavia - Steve Stockton welcomes Danish school teacher Qiriye to discuss haunted castles, the fae, and more from Scandinavian region.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.
Season 7 is here! The Krewe kicks off the new season with language learner & content creator Kyle Metcalf, known for his viral street interviews in Japan where he practices his Japanese through conversation... until he's fluent in Japanese! Kyle joins us to share his Japanese language journey, how real conversations helped him build confidence & move towards fluency goals, practical advice for overcoming the fear of speaking, and what goes on behind the scenes of his popular street interview videos. Whether you're just beginning to learn Japanese or looking for inspiration to take your skills further, this episode is full of insights, encouragement, & plenty of fun stories. ------ 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! 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! ------ Links for Kyle ------ Kyle on Instagram Kyle on TikTok Kyle on YouTube Kyle's TEDx Talk (YouTube) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
SURPRISE! Season 7 is almost here! The Krewe has been grinding away, putting together a jam-packed line-up of spectacular guests & intriguing episode topics. This preview is packed with sneak peeks at what's to come in Season 7. Some snippets include: - Interviewing Kyle Metcalf in English about interviewing people in Japan until he's fluent in Japanese - Discovering the roles of Japan Societies big & small with Dr. Joshua Walker - Exploring the intersection of manga & basketball with pro basketball player & entrepreneur Johnny O'Bryant III - Debating the benefits of solo travel vs group travel with YouTuber & travel expert Ryotaro Sakurai of LifeBridge & Umami Travel - Finding out if Japan really is safe with Jordan Green aka AfroInJapan - Unearthing opportunities for intercultural exchange through the Fullbright Program with Dr. Rose Honegger - Indulging in some Kabuki theatre with Larry Kominz - Tapping into the creativity of cosplay with Maria of Oz Costumes - Teaching Japanese through the J-LEAP Program with Aina Kondo - Hitting the hiking trails of Tohoku with Quinlan of Go North Japan This is only HALF of what's to come this season... we got a lot more still in the works but gotta keep that unwrapped! So stay tuned for our season 7 premiere on July 10, 2026 and stick around for the rest of the season to find out what else we have in store on Season 7 of Krewe of Japan Podcast!! ------ 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! 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! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
Hey everyone! On this episode of The Board Boys Podcast, we deep dive Coming of Age from Ludonova and Dani Garcia! All 4 boy are back for this one and we are live from Dungeon's Gate! Make sure to come check out our Season 18 Game day on July 25th at the Gate! Also on this episode, make sure to stick around for some behind the scenes nuggets, we get devisive on Calico and we also dip into the CoBaverse. We also talk about some random crowdfunding habits and sometimes we realize its more about the company we keep then the games we play. Until next time, we hope you like Board Games! 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Season 18 Game Day July 28th at Dungeons Gate 5:20 - Castles of Tuscany 16:30 - Calico 18:45 - Awaken the Ancients 23:09 - Haunted Mouse 26:15 - Zombie Princess 31:00 - Falling 36:22 - Coming of Age Introduction 40:15 - Coming of Age Review 1:08:45 - Bump or Dump - Transgalactica 1:13:00 - Outro and Patron Thanks
CT — aka Tin Foil Mouse Ears — came back from an Adventures by Disney Rhine River Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam and joined Sam and Brian live to break it all down. Castles, chocolate, a music cabinet museum, a perfume house that became the trip's surprise highlight, and a brutally honest answer to the question every DCL fan eventually asks: is Adventures by Disney worth the price? In this episode: A day-by-day breakdown of the Rhine River Cruise — Riquewihr, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Cologne, and Amsterdam How the AmaWaterways Ama Siena compares to Disney Cruise Line in room size, food, community atmosphere, and onboard vibe Food on the ship: CT says it ranks a step below Palo for regular dining — and a step above it for the Chef's Table Practical tips for European river cruising: church dress codes, packing layers, translate apps, and the gear that made the trip Who Adventures by Disney is really built for, and when the all-inclusive, guided experience is worth every penny Sam's predictions: DCL returning to New York City and late-2027 itinerary releases ahead of D23 You can find and follow along with CT (aka Tin Foil Mouse Ears) on all of his Disney adventures and prrognostications at his website, on Instagram and on Threads. Subscribe to DCL Magazine and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off: DCL Magazine Stay Connected with the DCL Duo:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | Watch on YouTube | Listen on Apple Podcasts We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.
THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes Doug Adamson to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Blue Beetle, blend up a blue banana daquiri cocktail and mocktail, and read Blue Beetle #10. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss Castles in your neighborhood; Why Doug likes the Dolphins; The Chronos sandwich; Why is that green?! and much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Banana Daquiri Cocktail: The Blue Banana Blue Beast Syrup recipe Add 2 cups water to pot and heat on low Stir in 1 cup sugar Squeeze 1 lemon and 1 orange into pot and stir Remove from heat and let cool Add 3 drops of blue food coloring and stir Place in container or cup and set aside MOCKTAIL Ingredients (per drink): 1 banana, sliced 1 cup pineapple chunks ½ cup Coconut Milk/Cream of Coconut 1 cup Pineapple Juice 1 oz. Blue Beetle syrup* 1 cup Ice Whipped Cream and maraschino cherry Instructions (per drink) Add the banana, pineapple, coconut milk, pineapple juice, and Blue Beetle syrup into a high-speed blender Add the ice and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour into a hurricane or tall glass Garnish with whipped cream, a pineapple wedge, banana slice, or maraschino cherry COCKTAIL Ingredients (per drink): 1 banana, sliced 2 oz. White Rum or Coconut Rum 1 cup pineapple chunks ½ cup Coconut Milk/Cream of Coconut ½ cup Pineapple Juice 1 oz. Blue Beetle syrup* 1 cup Ice Whipped Cream and maraschino cherry Instructions (per drink) Add the rum, banana, pineapple, coconut milk, pineapple juice, and Blue Beetle syrup into a high-speed blender Add the ice and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour into a hurricane or tall glass Garnish with whipped cream, a pineapple wedge, banana slice, or maraschino cherry Comic: Blue Beetle vol.1 #10, DC Comics, 1986 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Brett can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imagine8design/ and Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/imagine8design.bsky.social
We put ourselves on the spot with ten UK travel categories and share the places, journeys and moments we genuinely love after decades of travelling around the country. The conversation turns into a practical lesson on how to choose priorities for a first UK trip without getting overwhelmed.Favourite cities outside London, with York and Edinburgh highlightsBest day trips from London, including Bath and multi-stop guided optionsStandout UK train journeys, from Settle to Carlisle to the Caledonian SleeperBritish foods worth trying, including Scotch eggs and classic cakesFavourite churches and cathedrals, with Winchester, Salisbury and CanterburyCastles we recommend, from the Tower of London to Wales and NorthumberlandWildlife and landscape moments, including puffins and Highland sceneryMuseums we never skip, from the V&A to the National Railway MuseumBest seasons to visit the UK, comparing spring and early autumnOne-place picks for first-time visitors, from Chatsworth to the CotswoldsIf you'd like to get in touch, leave us a message on SpeakPipe. Share this with anyone you know who is planning a trip to the UK. If you've enjoyed the show, please leave us a review on your favourite podcast app.
Looking for a quieter side of Ireland? County Cavan offers peaceful lakes, ancient history, forest walks, and outdoor adventures that encourage travelers to slow down and truly experience the landscape. Full show notes and links at: Jody chats with Sean Thornton of Cavan Adventure Centre about why Ireland's Lakeland County deserves a place on your itinerary. From paddling to Clough Oughter Castle to disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with nature, this conversation highlights a side of Ireland many visitors miss. Highlights Why County Cavan is perfect for slow travel The fascinating history of Clough Oughter Castle Kayaking through the waterways of Lough Oughter Forest walks, wellness experiences, and outdoor activities Sean's top recommendations for visitors to Cavan
History tells us England was conquered at Hastings.That's the cover story.What happened on October 14, 1066 was a single afternoon of fighting that ended with Harold Godwinson dead in the dirt and William the Conqueror in possession of a battlefield. But conquest is not what happens on a battlefield. It's what happens in the 20 years afterward.In those 20 years, roughly 10,000 Normans replaced the ruling class of an entire kingdom of 2 million people. The old aristocracy. The old church hierarchy. The old landowners. All of them gone — not gradually over centuries, but in a single generation. By 1086, only 8% of England was still in Anglo-Saxon hands. The Domesday Book documented the new order in 800 pages and 2 million words, in a single year of administrative work that has no parallel in pre-industrial European history.This isn't conspiracy. It isn't ideology. It's architecture — and the architecture the Normans installed underneath the battle became the blueprint every successful conquering elite has read since.In this conversation with David Mainayar of the @Empire-Builders podcast:→ Anglo-Saxon England in 1065: the most centralized, monetized state in northwestern Europe — and why three rulers genuinely believed they had a claim to it→ The three weeks in September and October 1066 that contained the most jam-packed military sequence in medieval history — Stamford Bridge, the forced march south, then Hastings→ The Harrying of the North (1069-1070): William's near-genocidal three-month campaign that depopulated up to 75% of the region and ended Anglo-Saxon resistance→ The 500 castles built by the end of William's reign — and why the castle-and-knight system was the actual mechanism of the conquest→ The Domesday Book: William's 800-page survey of England, what it actually documented, and why it tells you everything about how the Normans understood power→ The biggest misconception about 1066, according to David: William the Conqueror wasn't actually the first Norman king of EnglandSubscribe to Hidden Forces in History for civilizational autopsies of the empires, institutions, and patterns shaping the world we live in now.*Support David:*https://x.com/EmpiresPodhttps://www.youtube.com/@Empire-Buildershttps://lex-books.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 The Conquest That Wasn't a Battle01:46 Welcome and Why 1066 Matters02:47 Anglo-Saxon England Before the Conquest05:06 The Three Claimants to the Throne13:36 Stamford Bridge and the Forced March South19:13 Hastings: Myth vs Reality24:42 William's Position at Nightfall27:06 The Real Conquest: The 20 Years After35:05 How 10,000 Normans Replaced 5,000 Landholders38:04 The Harrying of the North40:11 Castles, Knights, and the Norman System44:16 The Domesday Book47:44 The Norman Legacy: Stone, Language, Law50:17 Was 1066 a True Regime Change?54:38 The Biggest Misconception About 10661:02:41 Same Playbook, Different Century
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