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Famously, the enduring appeal of 84, Charing Cross Road rests on its correspondence between an American TV-writing woman and a British bookseller. But what if the slim volume's real power comes mostly just from the independent, iconoclastic, sassy and powerful Helene? Or from Helene and all the other female voices in this delightful favorite? Treat yourself today! (If you haven't read it, you might take the hour to do so before listening. No spoilers, really, but we get pretty in depth.)
Are you a TUSCer yet? Subscribers to our Patreon get a bonus podcast every Friday outside of grand slams (this week it's our Roland Garros Q&A, answering your questions from the French Open), daily coverage of every grand slam, ad-free listening to our Tuesday pods and access to all the group chats for just £3.60 for your first month. PRO TIP: To avoid paying extra (and extortionate) Apple Store fees, set up your account and sign up on browser: www.patreon.com/tennisunfiltered. You can then download the Patreon app, log in, go to our page, hit the three dots in the corner and add the subscription feed to your podcast app. ***** With George Bellshaw gallivanting in Mexico, Myles David of Tuned into Tennis steps in to the breach, joining Calvin Betton (WORLD NO 1 COACH) and James Gray (WORLD NO 1... er, of being himself) to review Roland Garros 2026. They discussed: - Mirra Andreeva is a grand slam champion, overcoming an awkward clash with qualifier Maja Chwalinska in Saturday's final - Is this the beginning of a significant run at the top of the game for the Russian? - Will Maja Chwalinska get a wildcard? - Are the big hitters going to bounce back from big upsets? - Alexander Zverev has finally ended his quest for a grand slam title, winning his maiden major at the fourth time of asking, but will it change anything for the German going forward? - Can anyone expect to challenge Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon? And does the Italian have something to prove after his heat-related exit from Roland Garros? - What does it take to become world No 1? Just ask Calvin Betton! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are you a TUSCer yet? Subscribers to our Patreon get a bonus podcast every Friday outside of grand slams (this week it's our Roland Garros Q&A, answering your questions from the French Open), daily coverage of every grand slam, ad-free listening to our Tuesday pods and access to all the group chats for just £3.60 for your first month. PRO TIP: To avoid paying extra (and extortionate) Apple Store fees, set up your account and sign up on browser: www.patreon.com/tennisunfiltered. You can then download the Patreon app, log in, go to our page, hit the three dots in the corner and add the subscription feed to your podcast app. ***** With George Bellshaw gallivanting in Mexico, Myles David of Tuned into Tennis steps in to the breach, joining Calvin Betton (WORLD NO 1 COACH) and James Gray (WORLD NO 1... er, of being himself) to review Roland Garros 2026. They discussed: - Mirra Andreeva is a grand slam champion, overcoming an awkward clash with qualifier Maja Chwalinska in Saturday's final - Is this the beginning of a significant run at the top of the game for the Russian? - Will Maja Chwalinska get a wildcard? - Are the big hitters going to bounce back from big upsets? - Alexander Zverev has finally ended his quest for a grand slam title, winning his maiden major at the fourth time of asking, but will it change anything for the German going forward? - Can anyone expect to challenge Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon? And does the Italian have something to prove after his heat-related exit from Roland Garros? - What does it take to become world No 1? Just ask Calvin Betton! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You know, Shayne sprang this topic on Jay faster than Darth Vader force‑choking an admiral. One minute we're talking Star Wars prequels; the next we're knee‑deep in villains who could ruin your day, your planet, or your sleep schedule. Turns out we've got more favorite villains than we have working brain cells between us. And honestly, that tracks.In this round, we talk about:Darth Vader, the galaxy's top heavy breatherThe Joker and his purple‑suited chaosHannibal Lecter and his questionable dinner menuNorman Bates and the world's worst motelKillmonger, Dr. Evil, and other iconic baddiesRound 316 [Redux of round 34 from July 23, 2020!]~~~~~~~Support the show and unlock bonus shenanigans. The next 17 Patrons who join at the $10 Level get access to the secret Beer Thursday Facebook group. Join us at Beer Thursday Patreon.~~~~~~~ If you like villains, wait until you see the sinister glow of my whiskey glass. Follow Jay's drink and cigar photography at @BeerThursdayShow on Instagram! ~~~~~~~Subscribe to Beer Thursday and leave us a 5‑star review so we can continue our heroic quest to defeat the algorithm.~~~~~~~Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round:Who's the greatest villain ever? Darth Vader. The Joker. Hannibal Lecter. Killmonger. Dr. Evil. Freddie Krueger. The Beer Thursday guys cracked open some whiskey and went full villain bracket.Shayne's picks: Darth Vader tops the list — cool suit, James Earl Jones voice, terrifying hallway scene in Rogue One. The Joker comes in close second — sometimes sinister, sometimes funny, always in purple.Jay's picks: Hannibal Lecter — so smart and charming you almost like him... until you remember the whole eating-people thing. Norman Bates — the original "something is very off about this guy" villain. And Dr. Evil — because sometimes evil just needs a Mini Me and a cat.The real debate: Are the best villains the ones who think they're the hero? Jay says yes. Killmonger had reasons. Darth Vader was pushed to it. Even the Joker had a rough go.They also briefly wondered if Elon Musk is secretly a supervillain and watched a Netflix movie about AI wiping out humanity (casual Tuesday stuff).Spoiler: they ran out of time before they ran out of villains. A sequel round is coming. OR, is not coming. We never know~~~~~~~Disclosure: I don't really have a house elf. Artie is AI. Get it? Artie‑ficial Intelligence!~~~~~~~Chapters00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:58 Prequels Spark Villains 02:02 Vader And Joker Picks 03:40 Rogue One And Solo 04:50 Jay Picks Hannibal 06:48 Sympathetic Villains Talk 09:34 Toast And Drinks 10:49 Lex Luthor, Elon Musk, and AI 12:21 Singularity Movie Detour 16:24 Time Is The Villain 17:44 Dr Evil And Shrek 19:04 Killmonger Spotlight 20:55 Horror Villains Rundown
Ted Bundy didn’t look like a monster. He looked like someone you’d trust. Charming, intelligent, and seemingly normal, Bundy fooled friends, girlfriends, neighbors, and even some of the people investigating him. Bonnie Bartlett joins Elisa Donovan to revisit The Deliberate Stranger and the true story behind one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Decades later, the case still raises unsettling questions about evil hiding in plain sight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charming, quaint, humorously outlandish, fancy, celebratory, dramatic, polite, delicious, REAL. It might seem like a lot of posturing or exaggerating from the outside looking in, but America is more than just it's reputation. Although sometimes, it's exactly as you've heard :) It's not all bad, C
Three women murdered. One city terrified. And a killer who vanished without a trace. In this gripping episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell investigate the chilling case of Bible John, the unidentified serial killer who preyed on young women in Glasgow between 1968 and 1969.Each victim met a sharply dressed stranger at the famous Barrowland Ballroom before suffering a brutal death. Charming, intelligent and obsessed with quoting scripture, the man became known as Bible John after condemning adultery and reciting passages from the Bible to his final victim.Despite one of the biggest manhunts in Scottish history, and decades of speculation linking suspects including serial killer Peter Tobin, the case remains unsolved. Who was the monster behind the polite smile and biblical sermons? And how did he evade justice for more than half a century?CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly WansellProducer: Peter Shevlin https://pod60.com/Artwork: George LeighMusic: Dan WansellCONTACT: Twitter: @BloodTies_PodInstagram:@bloodtiespodcastEmail: bloodties.podcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloodtiespodcastSupport: patreon.com/bloodtiespodcastPlease complete our survey if you have time: http://bit.ly/bloodtiespodcast-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cassie and Matt discuss a little-known YA adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, Beast Charming by Jenniffer Wardell, talking about their love of witty banter, found family relationships, and circumvented tropes in this fun novel that creates a wonderfully whimsical modernized fairy tale world.Join our community! View all of the benefits of joining our Patreon including the Official Of Slippers and Spindles Book Club, exclusive polls, monthly newsletters, Zoom hangouts, and more!Visit our our merch store, Facebook group, Instagram, Discord, and more! We love to hear from you! You can reach us at ofslippersandspindles@gmail.com Music: Through The Woods by Shane Ivers
After finding some otherworldly feathers and humanoid footprints, the Party has tracked a mysterious hunter to a clearing in the Jungle not far from the Green Dragon Totem of the Cinderclaw Cult. But not every encounter is what it first appears to be, and Saffron and her friends may be in more danger than the others realize. Mystery, charm, and a sudden truth collide in Episode 99 of Wayfinder Legends.Special Thanks:Cover Art - Chalynos_garage (Instagram) created the OriginalTheme Music - "Together We Rise" by Wind Rose (used with permission)Sound Effects and additional music courtesy of Table Top Audio, Ovani Sound and Monument StudiosDice for the cast of Wayfinder Legends provided by Esty Way Gaming.Wayfinder Legends is a Red Dirt RPG, LLC production.JOIN THE PARTY! CAST:Jeremy - Boddy, a Hobgoblin trying to keep his new friends alive and his past buriedHal - Plame, a charismatic and entertaining, young goblinEmily - Inara, a confident and hot-headed, young Kellish womanBrook - Fawin, an Aiuvarin (half-elven) forsaking privilege to search for powerJessica - Saffron, a young lady with a heartbreaking pastStacy - Pathfinder 2e Gamemaster
Episode Description This week on the Bit Improv Comedy Network, Billy and Gail head south — spiritually, geographically, and possibly medically — with Mike Roth of The Villages, Florida, who gives them a guided tour of America's most aggressively recreational retirement wonderland. Mike walks us through The Villages' astonishing scale, its golf cart culture, its town squares, nightly dancing, festivals, clubs, rumors, loofah lore, pickleball intensity, and the particular magic of a community where everyone has a hobby, a schedule, and apparently a transportation-based signaling system. From there, the BIT Crew takes one polite civic interview and lovingly drives it straight into a flaming roundabout of podcast-town chaos: The Villages Podcast Network, loofah codes, armed festival discourse, senior self-discovery, competitive pickleball escalation, and a Shooters vs. Pickleball championship that probably violates at least three HOA guidelines. Charming at first. Then sun-drenched. Then deeply unsupervised. Apologies The BIT Comedy Network apologizes to Mike Roth, the residents of The Villages, Florida, golf cart commuters, golf cart passengers, golf cart mechanics, anyone with a loofah attached to anything, people who know what the loofahs mean, people who insist the loofahs mean nothing, pickleball players, pickleball referees, the Shooters Club, Strawberry Festival attendees, town square dancers, low-priced alcoholic beverage vendors, coming-of-age seniors, alternative sexuality educators, upside-down pineapple enthusiasts, Central Park, trailer parks, retirement communities, HOA boards, Florida tourism officials, anyone named Lucky Luke, anyone who brought a gun to a fruit-based festival, and all listeners who thought "retirement" meant things would calm down. Credits Director and Creator: Billy Merritt Producer, Editor & Graphics: Hill Kane Featuring: Mike Roth (Himself) Billy Merrit (Himself, Narrator) Hill Kane (Gail - Producer) Angela Washko (Amazing Angela - Co-Co-host of Loofa Codes Podcast, Vinny from Vinny's Villages Guns N' Stuff, Chiquita Banana)Luke Bovard (Lucky Luke - Co-host of Loofa Codes Podcast, Karl - American Idol reject ) Jim Tripp (Car Show Guy, The Producer, Paul - Lucky Luke's Friend, Bob, who should NOT drive) Lisa Steckman (Co-host of Reber Rousers Podcast, Mandy from The Shooters' Club, Pickleball Couple #2)Don Slovin (Co-host of Reber Rousers Podcast, Crazy Larry) Flannery Wilson (Co-host of Wal*Mart Warriors Podcast, Sunrise Trailer Park, Pickleball Couple #2) Brent Kohler (Co-host of Wal*Mart Warriors Podcast, CUBE Sex Shop, PickleBall Coach) Music: "Shark Bait" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by the late, great Peter Miller. Hosting: Libsyn "The BIT" and "The BIT Improv Comedy Network" are trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024–2026 Billy Merritt. All rights reserved. Inquiries: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com Website: BITComedyNetwork.com Production + Graphics: Hill Kane, Raising Kane Media + Marketing
Hämnden är ljuv, brukar man säga. Men vad betyder det egentligen? David Qviström söker svaret med hjälp av Medea och Sons of anarchy. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. ursprungligen sänd i januari 2017.För den som orkat sig igenom alla sju säsonger av tv-serien ”Sons of Anarchy” griper slutscenen tag. Huvudpersonen Jackson ”Jax” Teller, ordförande i den tungt kriminella motorcykelklubben i norra Kalifornien, jagas av ett polisuppbåd efter en lång dag av avrättningar, vedergällning och uppgörelse. Nu återstår bara ett sista svek att sona i denna Jax Tellers monumentala hämnd som ska återställa ordningen i hemstaden Charming, nämligen hans eget. I hög fart styr han motorcykeln rakt mot en mötande långtradare. Ansiktsuttrycket strax före kollisionen är harmoniskt, upplyst, Jesuslikt.Hämnden är ljuv, lyder talesättet, och även om syftningen är oklar får man förmoda att tillfredsställelsen gäller det hämnande subjektet. I litteraturens och filmens sagovärld återkommer ofta hämnden som motiv, antagligen för att det tillhör det förbjudna. Att faktiskt ge efter för sitt hämndbegär, mer än att bara fantisera om det, är att passera en gräns eller social spärr, eftersom en sådan handling har svårförutsägbara konsekvenser och riskerar att både eskalera och kosta mer än det smakar.Ibland skildras hämnden moraliserande och varnande just för att påminna publiken om hämndens risker. Så exempelvis i Othello, Shakespeares stora tragedi om hämnd, där huvudpersonen Jago till slut står som total förlorare. Andra gånger är hämndens etik enklare och handlar om straff och återställd jämvikt. Så ofta i sagan, som i Rödluvan där jägaren sedan han sprättat upp vargens buk och befriat flickan och hennes mormor fyller magen med sten och syr ihop, varpå vargen som inte kan röra sig dör. Så också i oräkneliga Hollywoodthrillrar där filmens stereotypa huvudperson, en patriarkal man som fått sin lyckliga familjeidyll raserad, förvandlas till en rättshaveristisk, obeveklig enmansarmé som genom sin nemesis försöker återta ett förlorat paradis, eller åtminstone se till att förövarna får betala dyrt. Lojala med filmhjälten, som vi i publiken är, låter vi denne vår ställföreträdande aktör för det förbjudna mäta ut öga för öga och tand för tand, och förföriskt nog låter vi det mest gruvliga övervåld passera som rättfärdigt. Vid filmens slut finns inget återerövrat eller ens försonat paradis utan mest ett för alla inblandade förött landskap. Hjälten står tigande som tragisk segrare över ruiner, knappast särskilt lycklig, utan mest på andra sidan ett med våld balanserat bokslut över skuld. Hade det varit vi skulle vi minsann inte ha agerat lika överilat, tänker vi kanske då, och befäster den spärr mot att hämnas som det i fantasin samtidigt är så spännande att utmana.Vad betyder egentligen det där talesättet att hämnden skulle vara ljuv?Emellanåt dyker karaktärer upp som bryter ett förväntat stereotypt mönster, vilket kan ge hjärnan klåda till den grad att den fortsätter processa berättelserna långt efter att boken eller filmen är slut. När det gäller hämndtemat tänker jag dels på Medea i Euripides klassiska drama, och dels alltså på Jackson ”Jax” Teller i ”Sons of Anarchy”. Bägge är tragiska gestalter som ändå genom sin hämnd på olika vis uppnår ett slags tillfredsställelse, något som skulle kunna sägas vara ”ljuvt”.Euripides berättelse känns på många vis modern: Medeas make Jason, som hon brutit upp från sitt hemland för, har hittat någon yngre och vill skilja sig. Genom list lyckas dock Medea inte bara förgifta den unga bruden och brudens far, utan också, och enbart för att plåga sin exmake, mörda deras två gemensamma barn – en underlig prioriteringsordning kan man nog tycka i dag liksom då pjäsen skrevs.”Du plågas själv och delar samma kval”, säger Jason sedan morden på barnen uppdagats.”Men smärtan lindras av att du ej ler”, svarar Medea då.Provocerande nog visar Medea aldrig minsta ånger över sin hämnd sedan den är satt i verket, utan hon gläds åt triumfen. Kvinnorna i kören har vädjat till henne att inte skrida till verket, och de har förmanat henne att det är gudarnas sak att skipa rättvisa. Jo, rättvisa kanske, men på vilket sätt ser Zeus hennes, Medeas, lidande? avfärdar hon dem. Hämnden drivs av lust eller berusning i en vanföreställning att hennes liv ändå är förlorat. Hämnden är en fix idé, i högsta grad självisk – och samtidigt oantastlig för den förkrossade Jason där Medea står i en vagn förspänd av drakar, tydligen magisk. I sin berusande hämndlystnad är hon omöjlig att nå.I ”Sons of Anarchy” försöker Jax Teller styra motorcykelklubbens verksamhet in på en mer laglig väg. Det lyckas bara sådär – enbart under tv-seriens avslutande säsong begår klubbmedlemmarna mer eller mindre bekymmerslöst över 40 mord, samtidigt som deras energi hellre upptas av banala familjeproblem, som vem som ska få vara en del av barnens moraliska uppfostran och inte. Småbarnspappan Jax Tellers dilemma är å ena sidan denna önskan att lyfta sig ur kriminaliteten för sin familjs skull, och å andra sidan nödvändigheten att upprätthålla den oförsonliga ordning, gemenskap och identitet som klubben ger honom, där lojalitet är allt och ett svek innebär döden. Broderskapet går före allt. Förlåtelse existerar inte. Besluten om vedergällningsmord mot tjallare och svikare fattas i demokratisk ordning på slutna möten. Hämnd och vedergällning är dessa laglösas metod att upprätthålla ordning och harmoni i sin slutna värld – om inte utmanas den sociala ordning som klubben vilar på, och det får på inga villkor ske, inte ens när ordförande Jax Teller själv har begått ett ödesdigert misstag, om nu ett mord av fel person av fel anledning kan benämnas så.”Vi säger att du sköt dig fri och flydde”, säger de snyftande klubbmedlemmarna till Jax Teller i sista avsnittet när den kollektiva avrättningen ska ske.”Den bördan kan jag inte lägga på era axlar”, svarar han.Mitt i en anarkistisk ordning en moral som alltså inte får vika en tum. Så följer den avslutande scenen med långtradaren. Jax Teller ser själv till att dödsdomen verkställs. Han sluter ögonen och släpper styret på sin motorcykel, sträcker Kristuslikt armarna ut åt sidorna. Klubbens ordning är hans harmoni. Ansiktet utstrålar ett slags frid.Hämndmotivet kittlar på samma vis som förbjuden kärlek. I fantasin prövar vi hur det skulle vara att passera en otillåten gräns och under vilka förutsättningar vi skulle vara beredda att faktiskt göra det. Att skydda familjen och att skydda kollektivet, motorcykelklubben, är för Jax Teller de allt överordnande moraliska reglerna. Medeas hämnd vilar tvärtom på en misstro mot ordningen i samhället eller tillvaron. Mystiken i hennes hämnd ligger i att den endast definieras av en rätt som är hennes egen, och därför står hon också oantastlig i sin drakvagn i slutscenen. Vem rår på någon som är sitt eget universum?På så vis är Medea anarkistisk i långt högre grad än Jax Teller. Men bägge förenas i en vedergällning som definierar dem. Om hämnden är konstruktiv är just då irrelevant, eller om den är moraliskt riktig. I stunden är hämndens natur enbart lust, och i den meningen verkligen ljuv.David Qviström, författare och journalist
Welcome to the wild! Charming guest Landree Fleming joins us for an all natural improvised musical much better than Shakespeare's original, complete with shrewd shrews, sick scientists, and a ravenous revolution. La la la! Landree Fleming (She/Her) is a Chicago-based actor, director, and improviser. Catch her most Tuesdays in TMI at the Annoyance Theatre. She's performed at the Paramount Theatre, American Theater Company, Marriott Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre, Griffin Theatre, and Theatre at the Center. She's directed at Paramount Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Metropolis Theatre, Theo Ubique, Roosevelt University, and North Central College! She stars in the Dungeons & Dragons TV show Encounter Party from Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast, and eOne, currently streaming on Plex, Freevee, and Roku, an adaptation of her podcast with the same name. She's appeared on Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med, and recently directed Modern Gentleman at About Face Theatre. Rep: Stewart Talent IG: @landreerfleming Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Landree Fleming Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Charm Scene is performed entirely by humans in sunny Chicago, IL. For more on the podcast, follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram, visit us online at charmscenepod.podbean.com, or email us at CharmScenePod@gmail.com. In listening to this show, we hope you continue to support live human art wherever you find it. Stay charming!
There are places in Iceland that are easy to visit. And then there are places that require a bit more effort, but reward you in ways you honestly don't expect. I'm sharing 5 places across the country that are absolutely worth the detour. These aren't your typical Golden Circle stops. These are the kinds of places that make people say: “Wait… THIS was in Iceland?!” If you're planning a trip and want to go beyond the basics, this list is for you. Table of Contents How to Reach These Places (Car & Camper Van Tips) Látrabjarg (Westfjords) Seyðisfjörður (East Iceland) Hveradalir (Highlands) Plan Your Trip with My Iceland Map Westman Islands / Vestmannaeyjar (South Iceland) Siglufjörður (North Iceland) Sample Route Using These 5 Detours Random Fact of the Episode Icelandic Word of the Episode How to Reach These Places (And Save on Your Rental) Let's be real for a second. To visit places like these, especially the Westfjords, Highlands, and North Iceland, you'll need your own vehicle. Public transport won't get you to most of these locations, and guided tours often don't go this far off the beaten path. That's where having the right rental car or camper van makes all the difference. I personally use and recommend: Go Car Rental Iceland Go Campers I've partnered with them for years because: They have a wide variety of vehicles (from small cars to fully equipped campers) Their customer service is amazing And they make it easy to travel around Iceland confidently How to Save + Get Free Extras When you use my link:gorentals.is/allthingsiceland You'll automatically get: 7% off your rental Plus some really helpful extras Here's exactly what to do: For Go Car Rental: Click the link and enter your travel dates The 7% discount is automatically applied When you get to “Insurance & Extras” Select 4G WiFiYou'll see the price does not increase, it stays the same For Go Campers: Click the same link and choose your camper The 7% discount is automatically applied Under the “Sleeping” section Select a sleeping bag Again, the price stays the same It's one of those little things that makes a big difference when you're traveling around Iceland. 1. Látrabjarg (Westfjords) If you're craving something remote, raw, and wildly beautiful, this is it. Látrabjarg is the westernmost point of Iceland, and is known for its dramatic sea cliffs and incredible birdlife. Why Látrabjarg worth the detour: One of the best places in Iceland to see puffins up close Massive cliffs stretching for kilometers A true “edge of the world” feeling Important tips: The road can be rough, so take it slow Best visited in summer (June–mid August for puffins) Not recommended in winter, late fall or early spring. You can use a 2wd to get here but a 4×4 makes the trip easier and smoother. This is exactly the type of destination where having the right vehicle matters. 2. Seyðisfjörður (East Iceland) This town feels like stepping into a completely different side of Iceland. The drive into Seyðisfjörður alone is unforgettable. The winding road down a mountain pass into a peaceful fjord surrounded by waterfalls is incredible. What makes Seyðisfjörður special: Eclectic, artistic vibe The iconic
Language expert, Professor Roly Sussex discusses King Charles III's address to the American Congress, and why the King's accent was so effective in making criticism seem charming.
Rachel's officially back! Chanda Prescod-Weinstein also joins as a guest host. This week, they talk about self-made caribou snacks, how to charm a worm, and why neutrinos can be classified as nontrinary. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us! Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn Link to all of Jess' content: https://www.jesscapricorn.com/ -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Thank you to our sponsors! Take Cheers Restore after your last drink or before going to bed and wake up feeling at least 50% better — or your money back. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order at https://CheersHealth.com/WEIRDEST #Cheers #ad Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/WEIRDEST #honeylovepod Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/weirdest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tired of words in your podcast? Not enough mimes? Have we got the episode for you. Charming guest Annie Farwell joins us for our most descriptive improvised musical yet, complete with corporate clowns, mermaid minxes, objectional object work, and more. You're trapped in a box - with Charm Scene! Annie Farwell is a Chicago-based writer and performer, known for breaking in improv scenes and dancing whenever possible. She's Midwest as hell. To celebrate St. Paddy's a couple weeks ago, she drank a frozen Irish coffee before taking a stroll in 65 degree weather and had to go home due to heat exhaustion. Her family is her rock, as she's the proud auntie to three little rascals and the annoying little sister to two patient, much smarter sisters. Last year, Annie made her parents be the monologists in her self-produced improv show called Loveseat, where her parents told the story of how they met and how her mom is really good at basketball. You can catch her on Voila! The Improvised Musical (at various locations) or catch her in Marquee at the iO Theater! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Annie Farwell Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Charm Scene is performed entirely by humans in sunny Chicago, IL. For more on the podcast, follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram, visit us online at charmscenepod.podbean.com, or email us at CharmScenePod@gmail.com. In listening to this show, we hope you continue to support live human art wherever you find it. Stay charming!
This week on the Bit Improv Comedy Network, Billy and Gail kick things off with Mayor Joe of Farmington, Michigan, whose generosity and good humor are on full display as he shares the city's history, its Quaker roots, its famously welcoming small-town vibe, its abundance of coffee houses, and the distinctive character that makes Farmington feel like its own little world — before graciously allowing the BIT Crew to do what they do best: lovingly satirize it all. From there, things spiral beautifully into a full-on podcast-town fever dream, where civic pride, local personalities, and unchecked microphone access turn community spirit into pure comic chaos. Charming at first. Then increasingly not normal. Apologies The BIT Comedy Network apologizes to the residents of Farmington, Mayor Joe, Farmington coffee houses, Quakers, local historians, the Warner family, ghost hunters, tax preparers, lawyers, accountants, tarot readers, notaries public, public safety professionals, podcast producers, silent coffee shop patrons, anti-outsider committees, front porch enthusiasts, NASA, astronauts, and anyone who expected this episode to remain a normal civic interview. Credits Director and Creator: Billy Merritt Producer, Editor & Graphics: Hill Kane Featuring: Mayor Joe LaRussa (Himself) Billy Merrit (Himself, Narrator) Amber Bellsdale (Joanne Wilson, Room for Improvement Pod Host; Emily, Silent Coffee Shop; Ground Control Barrista #2) Luke Bovard (Luke Jones, Podcast Producer - Luke's Podcast Hut) Hill Kane (Gail; Mrs. Stephani Wilson-Jones, Room for Improvement Pod Host; Ground Control Barrista #1) Don Slovin (Himself, All Kinds of Quaker Foods Pod Host, Astronaut #1) Jim Tripp (Jerry 2.0/"Receptionist", Saftey Force Dispatch Commander/Rude Podcast Guest) Katya Vasilaky (Jerry 1.0; Lana, Farmington Safety Force Pod Host) Angela Washko (Your Boy Bobby, Apothecary Coffee; Jenny Warner, Farmington Safety Force Pod Host) Gary Yorke (Himself, All Kinds of Quaker Foods Pod Host; Chef Bob, Caffeine Heaven; Astronaut #2) Music: "Shark Bait" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by the late, great Peter Miller. Hosting: Libsyn "The BIT" and "The BIT Improv Comedy Network" are trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024–2026 Billy Merritt. All rights reserved. Inquiries: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com Website: BITComedyNetwork.com
Bill is a singer/songwriter who recorded five albums of catchy tunes between 1989 and 1991, then retired but came back a vengeance in 2014. He's now just released his 13th album, Haunted, and we talk about "Perpetual Tourist" and listen at the end to the title track from that, "Trentham" from A Trip to the Coast (2014) and "Pigalle on a Tuesday is Charming" from Parce Que (1988). Intro: "Tommy & Co," from Three Months, Three Weeks and Two Days (1989). More at billprichardmusic.com. Sponsor: Get three months free of online payroll and benefits software for small businesses at gusto.com/nem. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music at nakedlyexaminedmusic.com. Support us at patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic.
The LRC (Lezak Recurring Cycle) was invented by well-known meteorologist Gary Lezak. It revolves around a proven theory that starting in early October, once the sun sets at the north pole and that area goes into darkness, a new "cycle" starts to develop. How it works: Patterns begin to emerge each fall as the jet stream begins to move south, from its minimum in late summer. When this happens, a pattern begins to develop from the unique temperature differences in the Artic. Anchor troughs and anchor ridges develop and shape how the jet stream flows. Gary's Global Predictor app is a, cloud-based tool powered by Weather 20/20's LRC model that provides long-range weather forecasts up to 6 months in advance for any location worldwide. Designed for planning weddings, travel, and events, it offers daily temperature highs/lows, rain/snow probabilities, and interactive map features.
WATCH THE EPISODE HEREIn this EpisodeHighlights & “Must-Listen” Moments* 0:04 — Another chaotic start: David accidentally goes live 10 minutes early, Amy drops off before we've even begun, and Domenica Marchetti is sitting patiently waiting while the hosts sort themselves out. Welcome to live television, folks, take two.* 5:47 — Big news: SiriusXM signed us!: David announces that SiriusXM has reached out, signed a $2.1 million contract, and created an entire channel called “Culinistas” for them. Amy plays it beautifully straight — until someone notices it's April 1st. David: “Do you realize SiriusXM has no idea who we are? I bought it!” April Fools. Amy: 1, David: 1.* 9:39 — Amy's food week: Providence, Rhode Island food festival: Amy attended a celebration of Providence's dining scene — a city that, like Portland, Maine, punches way above its weight in food culture. She toured Johnson & Wales College of Culinary Arts, did a panel with food writer elyse major, and came away wanting to move there immediately.* 11:41 — This week's bread bake: the Levain: Amy's sourdough rhythm continues — this week a classic nearly-all-white sourdough with a touch of rye flour. A Levain. Beautiful and tangy.* 11:53 — Amy's Passover Seder prep: Amy is getting her brisket going and making chicken stock for matzo ball soup. Her Seder menu also includes crispy glazed sweet potatoes (mandolined, stood up like hassleback, glazed with brown sugar and butter) and roasted asparagus with Parmesan.* 13:02 — David's food week: Portuguese Flourless Almond Cake disaster: David attempted his Portuguese almond flourless cake — a recipe he hadn't made in 25 years — for Passover at Fred and Ginger's house. He forgot the butter. Alan had to drive to the gas station to buy eggs. ADHD: 1, David: 0. He went to an ADHD coach this week, however — and reports it's going well.* 15:01 — Domenica's food week: Domenica's retired husband has been doing all the cooking, which has been wonderful. Highlights: grilled swordfish steaks with asparagus and roasted red pepper, and enchiladas made with a whole rotisserie chicken — left on the counter overnight, tragically.* 17:00 — Crab cake catastrophe: The One was making crab cakes from one-year-old canned crab. The tongue-tingling was histamine poisoning. They tasted it anyway. Don't be like David.* 19:41 — Book spotlight: Pimento Cheese: The Cookbook by Rebecca Lang: David recommends this deep dive into pimento cheese from the author of Around the Southern Table — lemony goat cheese pimento, Tex-Mex pimento, pineapple pimento, and pimento cheese with chili crunch. David riffs on his own deep-fried pimento cheese balls: firmed in the freezer, rolled in panko, fried at 375°F until oozy and golden.* 22:31 — Mrs. Appleyard's Vermont kitchen: Amy goes vintage with Louise Andrews Kent, who wrote under the pen name Mrs. Appleyard — a sort of 1940s–50s Martha Stewart of northern Vermont who wrote seasonal cookbooks chronicling life in the tiny town of Crosbury Common. Charming, funny, and findable in used bookshops.* 24:52 — Food news: Copenhagen's $340 chicken prix-fixe: A restaurant called Kylling (Danish for “chicken”) invites guests to spend the first 90 minutes of their dinner interacting with the chicken that will be served. The bread basket features cardamom buns made with chicken schmaltz. Art, or a lie? David fell for for. Again, April Fools. Amy: 2, David: 1.* 26:03 — Instagram's shadow ban on non-overhead food photos (April Fools, part 2): A “leaked memo” claims Instagram will shadow ban any food not photographed from above — including soup shot from the side. Amy almost sold it. David: “It was believable. I believe everything.” April Fools. Amy: 3, David: 1.* 27:53 — Guest: Domenica Marchetti on Italian Cookies: The main event. Domenica is a prolific food writer and the author of nine acclaimed cookbooks. Her new book, Italian Cookies: Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region, drops April 14th. It covers the genuine, regional Italian cookies — not Italian-American cookies (no rainbow cookies, no iced anise rounds) — organized by the north, central Italy, the south, and the islands.* 29:51 — The cookie that started it all: Canestraletto di Torigna: In 2017, Domenica bit into this crumbly, flower-shaped butter cookie from Liguria (Genoa) and fell down a rabbit hole. She went to the town where it's baked, found it has a history dating to the 15th century, and discovered a town of 2,000 people with eight bakeries dedicated to this one cookie.* 31:16 — Cookie pilgrimage: from Liguria to Saronno: From there it was the amaretti di Gavi (soft almond cookies from Gavi), then Voltaggio, then Saronno — where Domenica interviewed Paolo Lazzaroni, patriarch of the Chiostro di Saronno, the family behind the famous crunchy amaretti. His grandfather purchased a medieval cloister in the early 20th century, where the family has lived and worked ever since.* 34:03 — What's in the book (and what isn't): The book is organized regionally — cookies of the north, central Italy, the south, and the islands. In the islands chapter: Sicilian cucidati (buccellati) — butter pastry filled with fig paste, nuts, and chocolate. Not included: rainbow cookies, Italian-American iced anise rounds. This is Italy, not the neighborhood bakery.* 36:21 — Deep dive on the Serpetti: From the Castelli Romani hill towns outside Rome (where the Pope summers), these S-shaped butter cookies are made by a fifth-generation family in Monteportio Catone. The baker, Paola Rosazza Battore, wouldn't share her recipe — but let Domenica watch. Through pure visual reporting, Domenica reverse-engineered it.* 44:31 — Regional cookie trends from north to south: Butter in the north. Olive oil in the south and Calabria. Lard in some regions. Honey and mostocotto (cooked grape must) in areas where sugar was once scarce. The cookies reflect the landscape, the agriculture, and the history of each place.* 56:54 — Coming back: Domenica hints that this conversation is far from over. David floats the idea of a live “Mouthful” where Domenica bakes a cookie while they talk to her. She's in.* 57:51 — Farewell to Domenica: She's a prolific food writer, author of nine acclaimed cookbooks — from handmade pasta to preserving to traditional Italian cooking — and one of the most trusted voices in regional Italian cuisine. Italian Cookies drops April 14th. Pre-order now on Amazon.Recipes Mentioned* Matzo Ball Soup (with homemade chicken stock)* Brisket* Crispy Glazed Sweet Potatoes (mandolined, hassleback-style, brown sugar and butter glaze)* Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan* Portuguese Flourless Almond Cake* Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Asparagus and Red Pepper (Domenica's husband's)* Enchiladas (with rotisserie chicken — RIP, left on the counter)* Crab Cakes (from very old canned crab — do not recommend)* Deep-Fried Pimento Cheese Balls (David's riff — panko-crusted, fried at 375°F)* Pimento Cheese with Chili Crunch (from Pimento Cheese: The Cookbook)* Canestrelletti di Torigna (Ligurian flower-shaped butter cookie)* Amaretti di Gavi (soft almond cookies from Gavi)* Amaretti di Saronno (the classic crunchy ones from Chiostro di Saronno)* Serpetti (S-shaped butter cookies from the Castelli Romani, outside Rome)* Cucidati / Buccellati (Sicilian fig-filled butter pastry cookies)* Occhi di Bue / Frolini al Burro (jam-filled bullseye butter cookies, northern Italy)Books and Publications* Italian Cookies: Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region by Domenica Marchetti — dropping April 14th; pre-order on Amazon now* Pimento Cheese: The Southern Spread by Rebecca Lang* Mrs. Appleyard's Vermont cookbooks by Louise Andrews Kent — vintage, findable in used bookshopsWhere to Find Us* Amy Traverso* Instagram | Yankee* David Leite* Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Youtube This is a public episode. 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“Pizza Movie” locks onto a very dumb, very specific crisis and rides it for all it's worth. After one terrible drug-based decision, the night keeps getting weirder, louder, and more desperate, with pizza becoming the only objective that matters. It keeps escalating without losing the thread, which is what makes it work. For all the bodily chaos and ridiculous panic, the movie understands something real about being that age: everything feels massive, nothing is in proportion, and sometimes your friends are the only reason the whole night doesn't completely implode.Written and directed by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney, the film follows a group of college freshmen whose night turns surreal after they take a drug that will fry their brains without pizza. What begins as a quick trip two floors down spirals into sketch-comedy chaos with a genuine coming-of-age core. Led by Gaten Matarazzo, Lulu Wilson, and Sean Giambrone, the ensemble gives the film its heart. It earned a raucous standing ovation at SXSW.When the cast and filmmakers joined “The Discourse,” the chemistry clearly was not forced. They built it by hanging out, messing around, and growing into a believable unit.
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"When you make a print, you are making an art object. You can't hang a scan on the wall." - George Tice "One of these days, I'm going to publish a book of all the pictures I did not take. It is going to be a huge hit." - René Burri In this episode, Antonio and Ward focus on printing as a way of bringing photographs off the screen and into physical form. Using their recent conversation with Gavin as a starting point, they talk about books, zines, print exchanges, and the appeal of making photographic work tangible. They also discuss paper choice, including the look and feel of thicker fine art papers, and how printing decisions affect the final presentation of an image. The conversation moves into the practical side of selling prints. Antonio and Ward talk about questions around print fulfillment, whether to handle printing personally or use a service such as SmugMug, how much control a photographer should keep over size and presentation, and how to decide which images are right for sale. The episode centers on the process of moving from digital files to finished prints, and on the choices photographers face when they want to share or sell their work in physical form. Subscribe to our Substack Newsletter Help out the show by buying us a coffee! Support the show by purchasing Antonio's Zines. Send us a voice message, comment or question. Show Links: Antonio M. Rosario's Website, Vero, Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook page Antonio's Print Store. Ward Rosin's Website, Vero, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook page. Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Deezer Podcast Addict
We've got new cards to talk about now that Secrets of Strixhaven is getting spoiled (or leaked). Who even knows the difference between the two these days?Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arenaregularsDiscord: https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAwZach's Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zachWanna support the show even more?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars
Remember when Tiger King completely took over everyone’s life during COVID? Brian Van Holt was right in the middle of bringing that chaos to life in Joe vs. Carole, playing one of the only grounded people in a world full of extremes. He gets into what made Joe Exotic so unsettling, how someone could be charming one second and dangerous the next, and why people stayed even as things got darker. And then there’s the moment everything shifts, when the chaos becomes impossible to ignore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephanie Wood was new to online dating when she met a sweet man named Joe. But within weeks, she realised 'farmer' Joe was not who he claimed to be (R).Stephanie was a successful and well-travelled journalist when she met a sweet man named Joe online.They spent many romantic weekends away and discussed a future where they would live together in the country.But after months of his last minute cancellations and no shows, Stephanie finally ended the relationship.What she discovered next was a shocking tale of deceit and manipulation.Once she began telling her story, Stephanie realised there were hundreds of other women, and a few men just like her.Fake is published by PenguinSince Sarah first spoke with Stephanie in 2019, her story has been turned into an acclaimed TV series starring Asher Keddie.Stephanie's newsletter Vamp is available on Substack.This episode of Conversations was produced by Nicola Harrison. Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney.It explores online dating, dating apps, catfishing, the Tinder Swindler, betrayal, deceit, love, relationships, modern dating, grief, dating for women, manipulation, narcissism, is my partner a narcissist, gaslighting, is my partner gaslighting me, ripped off, lies.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.
The show kicks off with classic St. Louis unpredictability—snow one day, 90 degrees the next—while the crew debates survival tactics for Opening Day heat and the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy cravings (gelato > everything, apparently). From there, things spiral into a surprisingly deep dive into ice cream science, including “sleepy ice cream” designed to knock you out after a late-night binge… because self-control is officially canceled.Then comes one of the most unexpectedly wholesome moments: a pack of kidnapped dogs in China stages a full-on prison break and marches 10 miles home like a furry version of Ocean's Eleven. Yes, there's a corgi leader. Yes, it's incredible. Yes, the show gets weirdly emotional about it.But don't get too comfortable—things pivot fast into relationship psychology, including a real-life case of extreme jealousy (hello, lie detector tests at the front door) and a brutally honest breakdown of how far people will go for love… or at least the possibility of it. It's equal parts hilarious and “wow, we should all maybe go to therapy.”The voice of the St Louis Blues, Chris Kerber called in to discuss the chaos with “March Movie Mayhem,” where the crew debates iconic 90s movies like Fight Club, Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, and The Matrix. Expect passionate arguments, questionable logic, and at least one story about strangers starting an actual fight after watching Fight Club (because of course that happened).And just when you think it can't get more chaotic, Rafe shares a behind-the-scenes story of dealing with a real-life “Karen” during a video shoot in St. Charles—complete with legal misunderstandings, delayed comebacks, and the unexpected hero we didn't know we needed: “Sugar Granny.”Of course, it wouldn't be The Rizzuto Show without games, giveaways, and listeners absolutely gaming the system during “3 and 5,” proving once again that the audience is just as unhinged as the hosts.It's a full episode of comedy, chaos, and just enough real-life truth to make you question everything—exactly what you'd expect from your favorite morning show.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.This ice cream brand makes me want to drift off to sleep (in a good way)Corgi leads band of stolen dogs on 10-mile journey back homeOthello syndrome unveiled: when jealousy turns into a psychological plot twistBarbie dolls found with fentanyl in packaging sold at discount store40,000-lbs of tofu crashes off I-44; Removed 3 weeks laterFormer pediatrician gets 20 years for trading prescriptions for sex, cashAltoona man accused of setting fire while singing ‘Burning Down the House'OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 following secret cancer battleDoctors are prescribing green space. Here's how to fit it into a busy week.Dodger Stadium visit for a family of four now the most expensive in MLBTom Brady's CardVault coming to St. LouisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that hopes you find your queerest happily ever after. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out and talk about why the animated fairytale, Charming, Should've Been Gay. One thing Charming does have going for it is a wildly stacked cast. We're talking Ashley Tisdale, Demi Lovato, Avril Lavigne, John Cleese and Sia all in one place. Unfortunately, even a big name cast couldn't save this film from receiving a 22% on Rotten Tomatoes. We're pretty sure the only way to save Charming from a fate worse than choking on a poison apple is to make it gay. And judging by the amount of reviews that say things like, “Does anyone else think Prince Charming is aro/ace?”, we're all on the same page. Charming is a queer story from the jump, starting with the Prince's curse. This man is cursed to have every woman he meets fall in love with him. We're pretty sure that if you, a man, view hot women constantly throwing themselves at you as a curse, you might be at least a little bit (very) gay. Charming laments being unable to find his one true love while juggling simultaneous engagements to Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. He appears doomed to be a player, unable to find his true love amongst a sea of unlimited suitors. That is until Lenore, who is mysteriously immune to the Prince's charms, takes a page out of Mulan's book and disguises herself as a man. While the movie doesn't explain why the curse does not work on her, we think there's two simple explanations; 1. Lenore is a lesbian and/or 2. Lenore is trans/nonbinary. Since the curse is predictably heteronormative in scope, Lenore being gay and/or trans creates a loophole that we think could explain her immunity. We know one thing for sure, Charming Should've Been Gay. Join our Patreon to unlock 25+ full-length bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of our original songs, exclusive Discord access, and more! You can also support the show by shopping small at bit.ly/lezmerch & picking up Lez-ssentials songs on Bandcamp. Give us your own answers to our Q & Gay on Instagram and follow along on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and BlueSky @lezhangoutpod. Email us @lezhangoutpod@gmail.com. Connect with us individually: Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode, we discuss the killing of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, which was unexpectedly spiked by Hulu after several months of dawdling. Then we reviewed Project Hail Mary, a movie Peter describes as “preposterously charming.” Is it that good? Listen to find out! And if you loved the movie, discuss with your fellow listeners (and your humble podcasters!) in the comments!
Want to write a cozy mystery? This episodes explores the way cozy mystery blends charming communities, amateur sleuths, and clever puzzles to create crime stories that feel suspenseful without becoming dark or graphic.From Murder, She Wrote to modern bookstore-and-bakery mysteries, cozy stories invite readers into tight-knit communities where secrets simmer beneath the surface and clever sleuths piece together the truth.
In this ep the drink of the podcast was Run Conejo Run, and we bring in our first band of the year—Charming Ritual—for a special episode. We jump straight into the band's story: how Charming Ritual started, how it's going, and the moments that shaped them—from early Chicago venue gigs to sweaty basement parties at U of I Champaign. They break down the real hustle of the rock world—finding shows, building momentum, staying consistent—without losing the artist you were when you first picked up an instrument. We also get into what makes them unique: Charming Ritual is basically three bands combined into one, which explains the sound, the chemistry, and the way they write and perform. It's music talk, origin stories, and lessons you can steal for your own creative grind… and at the end, Charming Ritual leaves a special treat for everyone listening.
Everyone loved Alex Murdaugh. Charming. Generous. The guy who made you feel like the most important person in the room.The real Alex was stealing millions. Feeding an opioid addiction. Living a double life that required constant new crimes.Part 2 of "The Name" explores covert narcissism — how it works, why it's so effective, and what Maggie was starting to see in the months before her death.The boat crash changed everything. Mallory Beach died. Paul faced charges. Lawyers started looking at the books.The walls were closing in. The mask was cracking. And narcissists don't surrender when they're cornered.They escalate.Subscribe for Parts 3-5.Join Our Substack for AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter: https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughDoubleLife #CovertNarcissist #MaggieAndPaul #MurdaughFraud #MalloryBeach #MurdaughTrial #MurdaughPsychology #TrueCrime #MurdaughAddiction
It's 'Almost' time for an all new Charm Scene! Charming guest Liz McCreight (Tuesday Musical Improv, Teen Girl Book, Tent Peg Productions) returns for a surprisingly grounded improvised musical, inspired by the actual play, "Almost, Maine." Residents of this fictional town include sapphic stitchers, emotional exes, tired toddler parents, and more. Don't go breaking my heart! Liz McCreight is an improviser on her tenth year in Chicago who finally feels comfortable calling herself a Chicagoan. When not performing with TMI, Teen Girl Book, or producing shows with Tent Peg Productions, you can find her watching cartoons with her cat. Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Liz McCreight Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Charm Scene is performed entirely by humans in sunny Chicago, IL. For more on the podcast, follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram, visit us online at charmscenepod.podbean.com, or email us at CharmScenePod@gmail.com. In listening to this show, we hope you continue to support live human art wherever you find it. Stay charming!
In this episode of House of Lou, host Veronica Theodoro is joined by the multifaceted St. Louis designer Retta Tussey. Their conversation takes us on a years’-long journey through Retta’s career as an interior designer, to the launching of her fashion brand Retta Jane, and the opening—this fall—of a showroom and reading room in Clayton. We can’t wait to see what that project looks like! Throughout the years, Retta has weathered the ups and downs, twists and turns that we tend to associate with a creative career, and she shares the stories and lessons with us in her interview. Today, the St. Louis native finds herself at the intersection of fashion and interior design, as she balances designing a collection of clothes for tween girls and women, and an ever-growing list of clients who are thrilled with her return to the field of interior design. This melding of creative pursuits feels true to who Retta’s always been, and we can’t wait to see how far she takes it. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and personal and professional growth. Watch the episode on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This episode is sponsored by Royal Banks of Missouri and supported by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Dreaming of a spring home refresh? Turn your vision into reality with a Home Equity Line of Credit from Royal Banks of Missouri. Get more details on how you could put your home’s value to work. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing! Want more? Check out all of St. Louis Magazine’s podcasts. Love House of Lou? Be sure to follow or subscribe on your favorite platform. And show your love with House of Lou merch. Mentioned in this episode: Retta Jane Architect & Designer Awards Castle Design Euro Trash What is a Historic District Worth? Papier Lys Goebel & Co. Furniture AUDRA Negroni Morpho Mania Design Your Herb Garden Mahj at the Kitchen You may also enjoy: Charming children’s clothing boutiques in the St. Louis metro area Local fashion designer launches her first collection of vintage-inspired clothes 10 things to do this month for the design and home enthusiast More episodes of House of Lou Shop House of Lou merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Magic Mike is back! Charming guest Mike Gospel returns for a spellbinding fully improvised musical, complete with terrifying tricks, dutiful doves, cosmic calamities, and more. Find the magic inside us all, and inside James, on this week's Charm Scene. Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Mike Gospel Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Charm Scene is performed entirely by humans in sunny Chicago, IL. For more on the podcast, follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram, visit us online at charmscenepod.podbean.com, or email us at CharmScenePod@gmail.com. In listening to this show, we hope you continue to support live human art wherever you find it. Stay charming!
On this episode of Coastal Idiots, Katherine and Shane get serious about serpents with visiting amateur herpetologist (not herpes) and virtuoso musician Petey (Petey USA). The trio discuss the road, opening up to strangers, and ultimately they talk snakes. Slither with us on this slippery path to python paradise; we welcome you to Petey USA! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Coastal Idiots is a weekly comedy podcast where each week your host Shane and Katherine are joined by a friend or two where they do something very stupid and hilarious. Follow Katherine and Shane so they have a reason to keep going. The show is produced by the marvelous Keida Mascaro. Some of the art on the walls by the great Perry Shall. Music by Gymshorts and Alex Orange Drink. Your favorite idiots are now available wherever you listen to podcasts! Stream video on Spotify or Youtube, to drink in every detail of Katherine Blanford & Shane Torres' shenanigans and insane sketches. Listen to audio on all podcast platforms. Welcome to the ATC family! Let's get weird. Let's get Coastal. More Petey! IG: https://www.instagram.com/petey_usa/ More Coastal Idiots! IG: https://www.instagram.com/coastalidiots/ More Katherine! IG: https://www.instagram.com/itskatherineblanford/ More Shane! IG: https://www.instagram.com/shanetorres/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Produced by Keida Mascaro IG: https://www.instagram.com/keidamascaro/ The Cave Podcast Studio https://keidamascaro.com/the-cave Presented by: All Things Comedy IG: https://www.instagram.com/allthingscomedy/ Theme Song by GYMSHORTS IG: https://www.instagram.com/gymshortsmusic/ Logo & Artwork by Perry Shall IG: https://www.instagram.com/perryshall/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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When a convicted double murderer raises over $70,000 on GoFundMe, the story becomes bigger than the crime. In this episode, we examine the case of Wade Wilson, the so-called “Deadpool Killer,” whose viral mugshot sparked obsession, donations, and the rise of the “Wade Wives”—while the two women he murdered were pushed aside. Through this episode, we explore the psychology behind funding a killer, the role of social media in glamorizing violence, and how true crime culture can blur the line between accountability and obsession. Watch Handsome Devil, Charming Killer on Paramount + on Prime-https://amzn.to/4aiNDrZ Handsome Devil: Charming Killer - The Thirst Trap, Wade Wilson Check out the merch, blog, buy the book, and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! IF YOU NEED HELP, PLEASE CONTACT Call or Text to 988 Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/ PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Love & Lotus Tarot with Winnie Schrader - http://lovelotustarot.com/ Visit Minnesota's premiere haunted hotel, The Palmer House -https://www.thepalmerhousehotel.com/ OR Call Now and Book a Room -320-351-9100 Follow all the events and updates at The Palmer House on FACEBOOK- https://bit.ly/PalmerHouseFacebook PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN #WadeWilson #DeadpoolKiller #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity #GoFundMeControversy #ViralMugshot #Hybristophilia #WadeWives #CrimeCulture #CriminalFandom #MurderAndMedia #TrueCrimeInterview #VictimsMatter #InternetObsession #DarkPsychology #CrimeAnalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Please welcome our guest today, the OG Southern Charmer, Shep Rose! He joins us for a refreshingly open and honest conversation. Is he actually looking for love? Where does he really stand in the Austen vs. Craig divide? We talk friendships, growth, wearing his heart on his sleeve, and even that text! Come judge with us!You can find us:Podcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, wherever you listen!Instagram & Threads: @twojudgeygirlsTikTok: @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjgFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsMerch: www.etsy.com/shop/twojudgeygirlsPatreon: www.patreon.com/twojudgeygirls LTK: @marytwojudgeygirls // @courtneytjg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A kittypet ends up being an unexpected ally.Resources: Mobilize.usStand With MinnesotaMN Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC)The Immigrant Defense NetworkImmigrant Law Center of MNBook: Super Edition: Tallstar's Revenge Support us on Ko-fi! WCWITCast Ko-fiFollow us on BlueSky! WCWITCastFollow us on Instagram! WCWITCastWhat We Are Reading (Not Sponsored):Warriors: Changing Skies #2: Hidden Moon by Erin HunterBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererMusic:Happy Boy End Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This transformative podcast work constitutes a fair-use of any copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law. Warrior Cats: What is That? is not endorsed or supported by Harper Collins and/or Working Partners. All views are our own.
This week the camera shifts its focus to another crew. A crew of individuals cast adrift in the brutal Kavacha system, no doubt stranded by some grave catastrophe. Their only goal is survival, their only hope is to find enough resources on an abandoned fueling platform to prolong their sorry lives. Also, they're probably cannibals.Cast ListStardaddy: StanSir Fingers Biggly: GeoffPepsiCo Presents Baby Boy Johnson the 57th: ColinMelissa Olivia O'Keefe (Mook) : KristenZug: ChrisIf you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com. Here you'll find links to all of our social media plus an open invite to our Discord server. Questions, comments, or details on how exactly Connect works? Email them to astronomicapodcast@gmail.com and we'll definitely get back to you sometime this month. And finally, if you just absolutely love us and wish to provide support in a monetary manner, you can find us at patreon.com/AstronomicaPodcast. Not only will you enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling of helping us foot production costs, you'll also find a number of fantastic extra perks plus get bragging rights with all your nerdiest friends. Thanks as always for listening and we'll see ya next week!Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist before but exists now.Support the show
This week we cover an episode that may be better than we remember plus the episode that has the debut of Groundskeeper Willie! Where will they land in the rankings? Every Wednesday you get a new episode of Smells Like Ottos Jacket, where we watch and rank every Simpsons Episode of all time! X- @smellsj Instagram - simpsons_ottosjacket Email - ottosjacketpodcast@gmail.com Facebook - Smells Like Otto's Jacket Podcast Page
So, turns out we somehow forgot one: The Story of Pretty Goldilocks!And this one is really good - it gives Martin plenty of excuses to do silly animal voices, Charming is a better version of Trusty John, and there's not a bear in sight - let alone three!We hope you enjoy, and do check out today's other release, which is a discussion between Eleanor and Martin about all the stories in The Blue Fairy Book, including where the tales originally came from, and which ones stand out as exceptional and why.If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled between 1889 and 1913 by a married couple, folklorists and translators Nora and Andrew Lang, with most of the work done to compile them completed by Nora, also known as Leonora Blanche Alleyne.Assembled and published in 12 colour-coded "Fairy Books," the corpus the Langs put together included 798 fairy tales from across cultures, many of which had never before been translated into English.They were amongst the most influential books of their time, changing the course of children's literature - although they're hardly just for children, and often deal with quite challenging concepts.Today, purchasing a complete set of the Lang Fairy Books in good condition costs over £4,000 ($5,000+).Thankfully, the collections are all out of copyright, meaning that we can now tell these stories, in podcast form, many for the first time, and share them with a global audience, for free.Our plan is to release the stories between main series of Three Ravens, performing them straight (though with plenty of silly voices) letting the tales speak for themselves in all their madcap, sharp-edged, often quite bizarre glory.The only edits we have made are to amend some culturally-insensitive epithets, which typically pertain to ethnicity, with any such edits made by Eleanor Conlon.Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, 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?REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURProud 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.
Welcome to episode 82 of Rapaport's Reality! Starring Kebe & Michael Rapaport. This is the reality television podcast that the whole reality world has been waiting for. The Rapaport's are here to discuss: Being crazy cold in NYC & rocking the silks Being out and about in these Traitors streets Kebe being so proud of Michael's appearances on Traitors The shoveling food techniques Going viral for drinking and eating Drama about scenes that were cut Dorinda vs. Caroline & Dorinda vs. Ron #ReleaseTheTapes Traitors being a messy show Watching Handsome Devil: Charming Killer & his fanbase from jail Alex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 Seeing Summer House crew in person Bigot blaming This episode is not to be missed! An iHeartPodcasts Show Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaportComedy.com Produced by DBPodcasts.comFollow @dbpodcasts, @rapaportsreality, @michaelrapaport on Instagram & X Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a776919e-ad8c-4b4b-90c6-f28e41fe1d40/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk with Eric Lux, President of Rembrandt Charms, about why charms convert so well online, how vertical integration keeps shelves stocked, and what smart marketing does for repeat sales. Learn more about Rembrandt Charms: rembrandtcharms.comSend us a text Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: podcast@punchmark.com
Join this channel to get access to exclusive members only videos:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTAVxA4dNBCoPdHhX9nnoQ/joinJoin Members Only On My Website. 7 day free trial. Save 25% when you choose an annual Membership plan. Cancel anytime:https://understandingrelationships.com/plansJoin Members Only on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcoreywayne/subscribeSome good movies to watch with masculine men who are charming & funny.In this video coaching newsletter I discuss an email from a viewer who asks which movies he should watch with men who embody the characteristics of a 3% Man. Charming, funny, confident and masculine. I go through several movies that are recommended to watch.If you have not read my book, “How To Be A 3% Man” yet, that would be a good starting place for you. It is available in Kindle, iBook, Paperback, Hardcover or Audio Book format. If you don't have a Kindle device, you can download a free eReader app from Amazon so you can read my book on any laptop, desktop, smartphone or tablet device. Kindle $9.99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $29.99 or Hardcover 49.99. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial or buy it for $19.95. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:https://www.audible.com/pd/B01EIA86VC/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-057626&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_057626_rh_usHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:http://amzn.to/1XKRtxdHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to-be-3-man-winning-heart/id948035350?mt=11&uo=6&at=1l3vuUoHere is the link to the iTunes store to purchase the iTunes audio book version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/how-to-be-a-3-man-unabridged/id1106013146?at=1l3vuUo&mt=3You can get my second book, “Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential” which is also available in Kindle $9,99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $49.99, Hardcover $99.99 and Audio Book format $24.95. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:https://www.audible.com/pd/B07B3LCDKK/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-109399&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_109399_rh_usHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:https://amzn.to/2TQV2XoHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/mastering-yourself-how-to-align-your-life-your-true/id1353139487?mt=11&at=1l3vuUoHere is the link to the iTunes store to purchase the iTunes audio book version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/mastering-yourself-how-to-align-your-life-your-true/id1353594955?mt=3&at=1l3vuUoYou can get my third book, “Quotes, Ruminations & Contemplations” which is also available in Kindle $9,99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $49.99, Hardcover $99.99 and Audio Book format $24.95. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:https://www.audible.com/pd/B0941XDDCJ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-256995&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_256995_rh_usHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:https://amzn.to/33K8VwFHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://books.apple.com/us/book/quotes-ruminations-contemplations/id1563102111?itsct=books_box_link&itscg=30200&ct=books_quotes%2C_ruminations_%26_contemplatio&ls=1
It's road trip time! Charming beach cottages, lively reunions, and a whole lot of sleeping in boats are just a tidbit of what's in store for Vic.This reading of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has been sleepified as much as possible, but there are unavoidable references to the Big Farm, religion, and mental health. These topics may not be sleepy for all listeners.This episode originally aired on Sleep With Me Plus. If you'd like to hear more bonus episodes (and get episodes without ads), you can start a free trial at sleepwithmepodcast.com/plusGet your Sleep With Me SleepPhones. Use "sleepwithme" for $5 off!!Are you looking for Story Only versions or two more nights of Sleep With Me a week? Then check out Bedtime Stories from Sleep With MeLearn more about producer Russell aka Rusty Biscuit at russellsperberg.com and @BabyTeethLA on IG.Show Artwork by Emily TatGoing through a hard time? You can find support at the Crisis Textline and see more global helplines here.HELIX SLEEP - Take the 2-minute sleep quiz and they'll match you to a customized mattress that'll give you the best sleep of your life. Visit helixsleep.com/sleep and get a special deal exclusive for SWM listeners!ZOCDOC - With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointment, in-person or video chat. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleepEVERYDAY DOSE - Everyday Dose combines high quality coffee with powerful ingredients like Lion's Mane and Chaga, collagen protein, and nootropics to fuel your brain, boost focus, and give you clean, sustained energy all day long. Head to EverydayDose.com/SLEEP for 61% off your first Coffee+ Starter Kit, a free A2 Probiotic Creamer, and over $100 in free gifts.PROGRESSIVE - With the Name Your Price tool, you tell Progressive how much you want to pay for car insurance, and they'll show you coverage options that fit your budget. Get your quote today at progressive.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Star of stage and screen, Billy Crudup, joins Kelly to talk about giving the NYU commencement speech, accidentally ending up at Gay Ski Week and meeting his now wife Naomi Watts while working together on GYPSY. He shares the worst theater experience of his life, his work on THE MORNING SHOW and his new film with George Clooney, JAY KELLY. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.