Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Beckett

Send us a textThis is the second part of Marty's conversation with Julius Csotonyi about dark ecology in relation to the dark rogue world of Chris Beckett's book 'Dark Eden'.  We discuss the extraordinary existence of anoxygenic autotrophic bacteria that are capable of photosynthesis in the dark of the ocean floor!  Julius describes the ecology of thermal vents and geothermal energy as it stems from a hot planetary core, and we speculate about the kinds of planets that could host a dark ecology. We learn about protective and accessory photosynthetic pigments and ancient archaea microbes and not only the Tree of Life, but the more convoluted Bush of Life! We talk about superorganisms and colonial organisms and social insects, plasmodial slime molds, mutualism, and how empathy and cooperation are the real superpowers of life. Finally we discuss how to imagine new possibilities for extraterrestrial life and how to hunt for exobiology using educated speculation and scientific creativity.https://www.csotonyi.com/https://sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-draw-b-c-wildlife-series-with-julius-csotonyi-gift/Email: thescienceinthefiction@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/743522660965257/

Send us a textJulius Csotonyi is a thermal vent biologist with expertise on organisms that thrive on geothermal energy in the dark depths of the ocean where there is almost no light from the sun.  He is also someone who has spent a lot of time thinking about  ‘speculative biology', imagining various exotic possibilities for the existence of life in extreme conditions that are very different from those we are used to on the surface of our planet.  Our conversation is a follow-up to our previous episode with Chris Beckett, author of the 'Dark Eden' trilogy, so this is where we put some meat on the bones of the dark ecology which forms the setting of the 'Dark Eden' books.  Julius is an absolutely delightful wealth of information, whose love of science radiates throughout our conversation. In this, the first half of our conversation, we talk about the evolution of bioluminescence and light sensing in organisms who live in the dark world on the ocean floor, the different biological strategies that make use of bioluminescence, anoxygenic phototrophs that use infrared radiation rather than visible light to drive photosynthesis in the dark (!) and how that might lead to new and different ideas about the origin of life on earth – and hence the possible origin of life on other worlds. Email: thescienceinthefiction@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/743522660965257/

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Nicolas Cage's smelly pickled British delicacy, Tom Cruise's aggressive popcorn eating and Georgia Fowler's mysterious plaster.

Send us a textHolly and Marty speak with Chris Beckett about his Dark Eden trilogy, comprised of Dark Eden – which won the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2012, and was followed by Mother of Eden in 2015 and Daughter of Eden in 2016. Dark Eden has been described as “a superior piece of the theologically nuanced science fiction”, and is also a story about the development of human culture, religion and civilization.  It stands out for its unique setting on a dark planet whose ecology is powered by geothermal forces rather than by a sun, and where a pair of marooned humans have given rise to a growing family of refugees who scrabble for survival in a dark forest filled with bioluminescent plants and animals.  It's a book you'll never forget, and its characters will stay with you all your life.  We also spend some time talking about his more recent book 'America City', a book written in 2017 about an unhinged American president who decides to invade Canada - disturbingly prophetic of recent events threatening the Canadian sovereignty. Email: thescienceinthefiction@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/743522660965257/

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Brooklyn Beckham getting back in the kitchen, Paige DeSorbo breaking her silence on ex Craig Conover's new girlfriend and why Beatles fans have just learned why Ringo Starr always wears dark glasses.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Katie Price's huge weekly shop, Snoop Dogg's royal reunion offer and Meghan Markle's revealing apicultural assertion.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including a huge Eric Morecambe discovery, Gregory Porter's hat mystery and Michelle McKenna's comeback.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Brooklyn Beckham enjoying a £300 bottle of wine, a Hi-de-Hi near tragedy and Hannah Spearitt's new life as a Costa Rican farmer.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Emma Watson's slope wizardry, Carol Vorderman's space romp wish and Mel C's major commitment sign.

It's the podcast which has four dinners in a day then goes to Miami to be the body double of a gangster doppelgänger. That's right, it's the Christmas special, with Chris Beckett and Matt Withers unwrapping reports of Anita Dobson's Eastenders revelation,  Myleene Klass' fun day out and Bullseye fans' musical disappointment.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Lisa Appleton's 50-a-day sausage habit, Gisele Bundchen's luxury Thanksgiving getaway and Ken Hom's duck opprobrium.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including a stunning Strictly appearance, Madonna's topless soup risk and Helen Mirren's Kurt Cobain GPS regret.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Nick Knowles' sandwich fury, Lizzie Cundy's awkward Meghan Markle rebuke and Eamonn Holmes' Spanish getaway.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including G Flip partying like a rock star, Lana Del Rey's alligator tour guide romance and Oasis date clash chaos.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Craig Charles' Crispy Pancake crusade, Rafael Nadal's adorable mini-me and Kerry Katona's offer to Donald Trump.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Jessie J's free Wikifeet account, Hugh Grant's concert carrots and a household anthem for almost four decades.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Jane McDonald's pork pie addiction, Nadia Sawalha's sad eight-word childhood admission and Richard Madeley's icy privates.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Flavor Flav slamming Jelly Roll's trolls, Kirstie Allsopp's dog mess fury and Alan Titchmarsh's slug hatred.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Bruce Forsyth's unstoppable libido, Megan McKenna's huge cake fail and Jade Thirlwall's driving test error.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Gemma Collins comparing herself to Jesus, Kevin Costner getting a puppy and Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford's practical jokes.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Piers Morgan's pigeon lady fury, Thylane Blondeau's sunglasses battle and Kim Kardashian's third thumb.

It's the podcast which has four dinners in a day then goes to Miami to be the body double of a gangster doppelgänger. That's right, it's the Christmas special, with Chris Beckett and Matt Withers unwrapping reports of Steven Seagal and George Galloway's feline tug-of-war, Vanilla Ice's pre-internet drug lord meet-ups and Demi Lovato's handles for forks.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Kerry Katona offering an OnlyFans discount to Nigel Farage, Chloe Ferry's shabby online tree and the worst Christmas film ever.

My younger brother Chris is celebrating a milestone birthday tomorrow and I am reminded how blessed I have been to have him as my brother all these years. Plus I think I have finally solved the mystery of his missing 1967 Topps cards.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Maisie Smith and Max George's homelessness setback, Keri Russell's barefoot firewood delivery and Nicole Scherzinger's bed sheet appearance on The One Show.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Emily Ratajkowski's little-seen spectacles, a great Frasier conspiracy theory and Jonny Regan's trip to the shops.

In this episode of Conversation in Truth, Bill Free talks to his guest Chris Beckett about what Chris calls Wisdom Freed.Wisdom Freed is about pointing your spirituality towards the most important part of your life - the everyday when you're working, going to the supermarket or catching up with a good friend.Chris discusses his own unexpected spiritual awakening and how through a series of Micro Meditations - simple, quick moments of presence done throughout the day, he allowed the natural process of awakening and liberation to unfold.Chris discovered that these moments of presence also need to be supported with letting be. In this way, you avoid the danger of just practicing presence as a way to avoid the messy parts of life and the pitfall of just letting yourself be and acting out unconsciously and harming yourself and others.Learn more about Bill's One Year Masterclass for Awakening here. Support the showIf you are interested in exploring spiritual awakening, we invite you to register for our free 7 Days to Awakening self study course, created by Lisa Natoli and Bill Free.Learn more about the The Awareness Podcast and access show notes for every episode at: www.teachersofgod.org/podcastLearn more about The Teachers of God Foundation at: www.teachersofgod.org Original music by Omashar

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Wagner fans fearing his demise in a plane crash, Molly Marsh debuting a 'cute' new hibiscus tattoo and Grimes' galactic retirement plans.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including an unorthodox tribute to Mick Jagger on his 80th birthday, Richard and Judy's Italian lunch and Christine McGuinness's lingerie-clad duck shock.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including a silent tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth, Kanye West's shoeless shopping trip and the BBC's Sophie Ellis-Bextor iPlayer snub.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Harry Styles' cheeky quip, Pam Ayres' royal revelations and a probe into the whereabouts of the cast of Last of the Summer Wine.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Princess Diana's wafer-thin ham appearance, a distracting Tipping Point contestant and Bhad Bhabie's unexpected retirement.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Snoop Dogg's Coronation Street dream, a Kate Bliss height query and Helen Flanagan melting the internet. Plus news of an episode-by-episode Rude Dog podcast.

Fr. Eric Nicolai comments on the effects of the gospel account of Jesus and the young rich man (Mark 10, 17-22). He had potential, that's why Jesus chose him. When you see someone with qualities, that works well, and seems to be a good person, you and I think of their potential. The power to become something more. You think of something still unrealized. Its latent within them. Undeveloped. Embryonic. There is a hidden future that gives you hope. What about our apostolic potential? Preached in the Manoir de Beaujeu, March 22, 2023. Thumbnail: Jesus and disciples fishing, medieval stained glass detail, Canterbury Cathedral 12th cent. Photo by Chris Beckett, Flickr. Music: Chiquinha Gonzaga composer, Lua Branca (arranged for guitar by Bert Alink).

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Natalie Cassidy's shower confession, Fern Britton's paperback apology and Devin Booker and Kendall Jenner unfollowing each other on Instagram.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Hulk Hogan's toilet paper emergency, Gavin Henson's huge beard and Hilary Duff's Laguna Beach snub.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers get 2023 off and running with a selection of the latest online showbiz stories, including Nicole Kidman's decent falafel roll, Sam Smith's animal print bikini bottoms and five celebrities who wear Crocs.

It's the podcast which has four dinners in a day then goes to Miami to be the body double of a gangster doppelgänger. That's right, it's the Christmas special, with Matt Withers and Chris Beckett unwrapping reports of Machine Gun Kelly's odd leech snap, a massive Love Actually spoiler and Winnie Harlow's trip to the Crypto Dot Com Arena.

We've got a full match report from Chieftains home league game against Solent Devils, a report from Harriet Andrews on Warriors home game vs Haringey Huskies, a chat with Chieftains and Warriors starlet #74 Chris Beckett (17:10:00) and a chat with legendary Chieftain #26 Jules Smith (36:48:00) former Captain who retired last season tells about his career and L.A.H (life after hockey) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeropucksgiven/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers ignore Matt Hancock's jungle antics and delve into some of the fortnight's lesser-reported celebrity news, including Mikaela Testa's seductive hamburger eating, David Beckham's little farm car and an Only Fools and Horses reunion with a difference.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return to cast their eyes over the best of Britain's online showbiz journalism, including Elon Musk begging ex-girlfriend Grimes not to get elf ear modifications and vampire teeth, Saturday Kitchen fans being unimpressed by Prue Leith's "shocking" toast segment and Mike Parry vowing to boycott Asda after an explosive rant about shoppers in pyjamas.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers shelter from the sweltering heat and bring you the most scorching of Britain's online showbiz journalism, including Julia Fox ditching her underwear, Joey Essex mulling his retirement plans and Roger Lloyd Pack playing a character in a TV show different to the character he played in another TV show.

Misty-eyed with memories of Sandy, Bubble and Kitten as news breaks that Big Brother is returning to our screens, Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return to talk the best of the UK's online showbiz journalism, including Megan Barton Hanson's promiscuous display, Demi Moore's furry friend and Paris Jackson's deep understanding of mother nature.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers bask in the raw heat of the UK's finest online celebrity journalism, including Patrick Stewart donning a straw hat and cowboy boots, Kris Boyson dating Elizabeth Tierney and an Eastenders legend popping up on Tipping Point.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another review of all the online showbusiness news that's fit to print, including George Michael's posthumous pile, Fred Sirieix's unusually small sofa and Honey Boo Boo's familial turmoil.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers cast their eyes over some of the very best reportage Britain's online showbiz journalists have to offer, including a hilarious camping chair mix-up at a Liam Gallagher concert, a James Argent weight update and someone called Amouranth pulling in a huge Twitch audience for something called a Streamer Royale.

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett fish for the very best online showbiz journalism now lying at the bottom of the sea in Davy Jones' locker, including Princess Diana shaking her head at 'flop' Meghan, Charlie Puth mourning the passing of his King Charles Cavalier and Gary Lineker addressing claims James Corden will replace him on Match of the Day.

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers devour more of the UK's finest online celebrity journalism, including BBC News presenter Shaun Ley disappointing sneeze fans, Elizabeth Hurley facing accusations of starfish manipulation and Chase viewers mishearing a contestant's favourite naughty hobby.

The Holidays just keep on giving! Join us today for a bonus featuring a runner-up from the 12 Days of Whiskey-mas, provided by our friend and patron, Chris Beckett.Want to get in on exclusive Patreon perks? Join our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbonLearn More:Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbonLasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Brónach and Denise talk about the books and films that have inspired them over the years while intertwined with some personal anecdotes. They begin with Denise's psyche exploding book the "Women Who Run With the Wolves" by Clarrissa Pinkola Estés and her retelling of the story of the La Loba. Followed by Brónach's all time favourite film/book "Eat Pray Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert and her need to return to Bali. They share their experiences with existential crises and how Chris Beckett's "Dark Eden" had Denise questioning everything she every knew about history. While Brónach shares her earth shattering experience watching the 2020 film 'Soul'. Rounded off with a reflection on the 2014 film Interstellar and the deep esoteric messages it contains about our own humanity.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingtheflame/message