Podcasts about Christmas Eve

Coast Guard helicopter pilot Rick Kenin recalls a Christmas Eve rescue flight that nearly became an emergency of its own.

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Deborah Frontiera's Living on Sisu: The 1913 Union Copper Strike Tragedy is a compelling novel for young adult readers which follows the adventures and experiences of twelve-year-old Emma Neimi and her family and community who are caught up in the 1913-14 strike in thecopper district of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Sponsored by Modern History Press, Moravian Sons Distillery @moraviansons and Doc Chavent. Frontiera has done an excellent job of exploring the history of the strike through Emma's diary which follows all the key event and issues in the strike, including the false call of fire which caused the death of seventy-three (sic.), primarily children of those attending a Christmas Eve party for strikers' families.  An audio book is also available. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Living on Sisu. Copyright (c) 2026. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved.

The London fog had been replaced by a fierce, driving blizzard that paralyzed the railways and trapped us within the ancient, oak-panelled walls of Hatherley Hall. I had accompanied Sherlock Holmes to this remote Yorkshire estate at the earnest invitation of Sir Reginald Musgrave, an old acquaintance who sought my friend's counsel on a matter of family security. It was Christmas Eve, and outside, the wind howled like a banshee, drifting snow high against the leaded glass windows.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The snow fell thick over Baker Street, blanketing London in a rare, pristine white. Inside number 221B, a roaring fire crackled in the grate, casting long shadows across the room where Sherlock Holmes sat enveloped in a haze of blue tobacco smoke. It was Christmas Eve, a season of peace for most, but for my brilliant friend, a period of stagnant boredom.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A judge has tossed out a lawsuit against a performer who backed out of a Kennedy Center performance. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Lobo men's basketball took the court, hear from two new Lobos. Christmas Eve for the Isleta New Mexico Bowl. Are you riding the Knicks waive or expecting a Spurs comeback? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 kicks off with news about the 2026 edition of the Hawaii Bowl with a change in kickoff time & an additional game being played before it on Christmas Eve. We trickle to the continent as the conversation cruises to Las Vegas, talking about the rapid rise from gambling hotbed to sports & entertainment capital of the world.  The day wraps up talking more Knicks as Ku & Paul discuss some of the celebrity fans that have made the orange & blue team a massive part of their personality along with some of the changes in James Dolan over the past half decade.

(6) Bob Zimmerman shares the backstory of the iconic Earthrise photo and the legendary Christmas Eve broadcast. He clarifies that while there was friction over who took the photograph, Bill Anders captured the famous color version. For the broadcast, which reached the largest audience in history, Frank Borman rejected PR advice and instead chose to read from Genesis. The guest notes that this choice aimed to share a message of universal goodwill that transcended specific religions. The reading brought a hush over the world, concluding with the famous sign-off wishing a Merry Christmas to everyone on the "good earth."1955

This one goes deep. "Into the Mystic" first aired in February 2014, and it brings together three accounts of the uncanny from three storytellers who had no map for what they were experiencing. Christine Lee, an Episcopal priest, has spent years navigating the gap between the faith she teaches and the faith she actually feels. When a parishioner with a seriously injured knee agrees to be prayed over, Christine finds herself in the stairwell of her church, watching something she cannot explain. (Content note: emotional abuse, child psychological abuse) Lulu grew up in 1970s Pittsburgh with a mother who was cruel and checked out. That summer, a neighbor's adult son with schizophrenia becomes her unlikely companion and proceeds to fill her head with detailed, terrifying visions of the Rapture, the Antichrist, and the Tribulation. Jen Kwok is with her then-fiancé's family on Staten Island when his father collapses from a heart attack on Christmas Eve. The days that follow are brutal, and something extraordinary happens on the bus ride back to the city. Full episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/into-the-mystic-cre517  Be Part of RISK!

What's the news today? MAGA, baby. Reporting on MAGA wins right now is like being a Phoenix weatherman. “Tomorrow's forecast? Sunny, 112 degrees, Democrats spontaneously combusting by noon.” There's no suspense anymore. Even the panic has become routine. We are winning all over the place. Somebody needs to create a MAGA Tracker. Like NORAD tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Little blinking lights moving across the country: Trump endorsement flips district… another DEI office closes… illegal immigrant self-deports… MSNBC host bursts into tears… It's Christmas every day if you're a conservative. Democrats wake up each morning like kids discovering Santa left them an invoice.And speaking of things people are trying to hide under the tree skirt, Joe Biden apparently doesn't want America learning just how cooked his brain was while he occupied the Oval Office. Isn't that amazing? We spent four years watching this man wander around stages like he was looking for the men's room at a Cracker Barrel, and now suddenly they want privacy. Privacy? The real scandal isn't that Biden struggled mentally. Aging happens. The scandal is that an entire political machine, media included, looked Americans dead in the eye and said, “No, no, this is fine. He's sharp as a tack.” Sharp as a tack? If Biden were your Uber driver, you'd jump out at the first red light.And here's the part they never want discussed: if unelected staffers, handlers, and bureaucrats were effectively running the country while pretending Biden was fully in charge, what exactly do we call that? Democracy?More like, Weekend at Bernie's: Executive Branch Edition?Meanwhile, Republicans have finally figured out something Trump understood from the beginning: politics isn't golf. You don't politely clap for the other side while they try to destroy you. Trump reshaped the Republican Party because he proved that voters were starving for somebody who would actually fight instead of issuing strongly worded bookmarks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Payton explores the mysterious disappearance of the Sodder children, who vanished from their home on Christmas Eve. Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderwithmyhusband Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/murderwithmyhusband NEW MERCH LINK: https://mwmhshop.com Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Twitch: twitch.tv/throatypie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paytonmorelandshow/ Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbh-B5Or9CT8Hutw1wfYqQ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-dark/id1662304327 Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36SDVKB2MEWpFGVs9kRgQ7 Case Sources: History's Greatest Mysteries with Laurence Fishburn: Season 3 Episode 8, “The Sodder Children Disappearance” Smithsonian Magazine - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-happened-sodder-children-siblings-who-went-up-in-smoke-west-virginia-house-fire-172429802/ The Voice - https://fhsvoice.org/4985/columns/the-strange-and-abnormal-the-peculiar-disappearance-of-the-sodder-children/ Buzzfeed Unsolved Network - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0AKoCMydkc ABC News - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-25/the-mystery-of-the-vanished-sodder-children/103245390 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When three-year-old Brittany Eichelberger slipped out of her family's trailer in Elkins, West Virginia on Christmas Eve 1990, no one knew she was gone. She was found hours later, clinically dead in the snow — frozen stiff, her heart stopped, her body nearly 25 degrees below normal temperature. A neighbor, a determined paramedic, and a rural hospital team that refused to quit launched one of the most extraordinary resuscitation efforts ever documented in emergency medicine. The cold that stopped her heart may also be the reason her brain survived. This is a story about what happens when everyone around you decides it isn't over yet. Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:29 Door Left Open 01:44 Meet Brittany 03:15 How She Wandered 04:34 Found In Snow 05:34 CPR In The Yard 08:32 Hospital Fight 10:16 Three Hour CPR 15:08 Flight To Pittsburgh 17:23 Waking Up Again 18:59 Why Cold Saved Her 20:00 Recovery After Discharge 22:03 Living With The Story 23:36 Honoring Rescuers 26:08 Lessons And Wrap Up 27:08 Outro And Reviews REFERENCES Associated Press. "Girl, 3, Found Clinically Dead in Snow, Is Revived." Los Angeles Times, December 28, 1990. Associated Press. "Clinically Dead Tot Who Was Found Frozen Is Revived." Deseret News, December 27, 1990. Gordon, Haley. "Woman Looks Back on 'Christmas Eve Miracle.'" The Intermountain, December 24, 2019. "Longtime Randolph County Coroner Dailey Passes at 68." The Intermountain, February 13, 2026. "Brenda Kay 'Bren' Dailey." Obituary. The Intermountain, February 14, 2026. "Snowgirl Save." Rescue 911, Season 3, 1991. Rescue 911 Wiki, Fandom. Dr. John Veach, Davis Memorial Hospital — quoted in AP wire reports, December 1990, and Rescue 911, 1991. Dr. Shekhar Venkataraman, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh — quoted in AP wire reports, December 1990. National Weather Service historical records for Elkins, WV, December 24, 1990 — referenced in The Intermountain, 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's video is our year Christmas Eve compilation video and todays first story the OP has a Fiancee who's REFUSING to sign a pre-nup after even though she has MASSIVE credit card debt.00:00:00 Intro00:00:36 Story 100:09:12 Story 200:15:29 Story 300:24:09 Story 400:34:40 Story 500:49:17 Story 601:02:29 Story 701:11:05 Story 801:21:23 Story 901:41:07 Story 1001:52:30 Story 1102:01:30 Story 1202:05:12 Story 1302:28:46 Story 1402:37:31 Story 1502:45:20 Story 1602:49:50 Story 1702:59:07 Story 1803:15:25 Story 1903:24:58 Story 20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Overview Effect: What Ephesians Wants To Do To YouOn Christmas Eve, 1968, astronaut Bill Anders was orbiting the moon aboard Apollo 8 when he looked out the window and saw something he wasn't expecting — Earth. Hanging in the blackness of space, fragile and luminous, rising over the lunar horizon. He grabbed his camera and took what would become one of the most famous photographs in history.Later, reflecting on the mission, Anders said something remarkable: “We came all this way to explore the Moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered the Earth.”Astronauts call it the overview effect. It's the cognitive shift that happens when you see the world from a completely different vantage point. Your perspective doesn't just expand. It's transformed. The way you think, see, and live is never quite the same.That's what the book of Ephesians is trying to do.The LetterEphesians is one of the most quoted, most memorized, and most frequently referenced books in the New Testament. And yet most of us have barely scratched the surface of it. Not because it's long, but because of what it contains: a cosmic story stretching back before creation, prayers that attempt to describe the nature of our relationship with a transcendent God, and intensely practical instructions for how to live in a world shaped by spiritual forces we've mostly stopped paying attention to.Before diving in, it helps to understand what kind of document Ephesians actually is. In the first century, a public letter from a philosopher or religious teacher wasn't like an email. It was a carefully crafted, collaboratively written, publicly performed intellectual and spiritual essay, the product of months of work, costing thousands of dollars in modern terms, designed to compel people to rethink something fundamental about how they were living. When Paul wrote Ephesians, that's the tradition he was working in.The letter breaks into two halves. Chapters 1 through 3 are cosmic, a sweeping account of God's plan for all of human existence, showing how a fragmented humanity is being recreated into something new through Jesus. Chapters 4 through 6 are domestic, intensely practical instructions for how that cosmic reality should reshape everything from our marriages to our work ethic to how we treat each other on an ordinary Tuesday.The CityTo understand the letter, you have to understand Ephesus. By Paul's time it was the capital of Asia Minor, a thriving port city built on commerce, upward mobility, and status. It was also home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, where people worshipped a goddess of fertility through sexual acts in hopes of gaining favor, wealth, and success.Ephesus was a city of power, pleasure, and what could only be described as magic: an obsession with manipulating spiritual forces for personal gain.Sound familiar?The gods have changed names, but the temples are still standing. We sacrifice our time, money, and energy to the pursuit of comfort, success, and an image carefully curated for others to admire. We're not burning incense at a pagan altar. But we know how to perform for approval. We know how to exhaust ourselves climbing toward something that keeps moving further away.The RiotWhen Paul arrived in Ephesus, something extraordinary happened. The power of the gospel was so real, so disruptive, so genuinely different from what the city had to offer, that people burned their spell books in a public bonfire and walked away from their old lives entirely. A silversmith named Demetrius, who made his living selling figurines of Artemis, started a riot because the gospel was putting him out of business.Don't miss that. The economy of the city was directly affected by the Kingdom of God.That's what the gospel actually does. It doesn't just change what you believe about the afterlife. It interrupts the economy of your everyday life.The invitation of Ephesians isn't escapism. It's awakening. An awakening to the reality that heaven hasn't stayed “up there.” It has invaded earth. The Kingdom is already breaking in all around us.You don't have to keep performing, climbing, controlling, and sculpting. In Jesus, you are already loved.That's the overview effect. And Ephesians wants to give it to you.

Rohit Jha, Co-founder and CEO of Transcelestial, joins Jeremy Au to explain how his Singapore-based startup is using laser communications to transmit internet at speeds far beyond what Starlink currently offers, and why that matters for Southeast Asia, global telcos, and the future of deep space. Rohit breaks down how Transcelestial went from building ground-to-ground laser links for 5G towers, with clients like Globe Telecom, Telkomsel, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, and NTT Group, to now building an orbital ring of 40 satellites designed to replace undersea cables and host orbital data centres capable of running AI workloads in space. Topics covered include the Transcelestial vs. SpaceX and Starlink distinction, why telcos are a national security asset that will never be sold to a foreign operator, how AI is driving an explosion in internet bandwidth demand, and how a laser link restored connectivity to 50 villages in Taiwan after a typhoon destroyed a fibre-carrying bridge in under two hours. Rohit also shares what it means to be brave, from fighting off knife-wielding robbers in Munich on Christmas Eve to secretly redirecting company capital into a space programme without telling the board. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/rohit-jha-global-internet-lasers Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at https://www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter X : https://x.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts #Singapore #Technology #SpaceTech #Podcast #US #Taiwan #Philippines #Indonesia #Malaysia #Vietnam #southeastasia #techpodcast 00:00 Anyone Who Is Not SpaceX Is Signing Us Up 00:30 Welcome to BRAVE and Rohit Jha Introduction 01:30 What Is Transcelestial? Laser Internet and the Orbital Ring Explained 02:01 From Entrepreneur First to a Deep Space Vision 03:40 From NTU Engineering to Investment Banking and the Internet Revelation 05:25 Product Market Fit: Solving Today's Problems to Fund the Future 06:00 Telco Partnerships: Globe Telecom, Telkomsel, T-Mobile, AT&T and NTT Group 07:20 Transcelestial vs. SpaceX and Starlink: Competitive or Synergistic? 09:55 The Orbital Ring: 40 Satellites Replacing Undersea Cables 10:20 Orbital Data Centres and Running AI Workloads in Space 14:55 Will Starlink Kill the Traditional Telco? 17:18 AI Latency: Why Routing via Low-Earth Orbit Beats Undersea Cables 19:45 Geopolitical Neutrality and the Multi-Vendor Imperative 23:25 Typhoon in Taiwan: Laser Link Restores Internet to 50 Villages in Two Hours 26:15 Personal Bravery: Armed Robbery in Munich on Christmas Eve 27:35 Business Bravery: Secretly Funding the Space Division Without Board Approval 29:57 Purpose and Why Having a Mission Changes the Risks You Take 30:37 Key Takeaways and Closing

Ep. 206 - Kimberly sits down with multi-time tech entrepreneur André Swanston on the historic launch day of his groundbreaking cloud gaming platform, PHYND. Fresh off a massive nine-figure exit from his previous venture, True Optik, André is on a mission to completely democratize how we play video games on the big screen. In partnership with Samsung, PHYND is removing the heavy financial barrier of gaming by eliminating the need for expensive consoles and dedicated controllers—making high-quality gaming completely free and accessible right through your smart TV. André pulls back the curtain on the realities of entrepreneurship, including the gritty truths of raising capital as a minority founder, how being "pissed off" can be a powerful tool for motivation, and why failure is only finite if you refuse to quit. We also dive into his venture into professional sports as the founder of Connecticut United FC, and how he models a relentless work ethic for his children. Chapter Timestamps: 0:22 - Introduction: Meet André Swanston & PHYND 0:52 - Inside Launch Day & The 2-Year Journey 2:04 - The Roots of André's Entrepreneurial Hustle 3:50 - The "Ahead of Its Time" First Startup 4:59 - The Pivot to Data & The 9-Figure Exit of True Optik 5:32 - The Brutal Realities of Raising Capital as a Minority Founder 8:22 - Using Rejection and Spite as Core Motivation 9:33 - "Failure is Finite": How to Overcome a Shut-Down Startup 10:37 - How True Optic Revolutionized Connected TV Advertising 12:09 - Bringing Professional Soccer to Connecticut: Connecticut United FC 14:46 - Highs, Lows, and Moving the Goalposts as a Founder 17:19 - Modeling the Hustle: Raising Kids in the Office on Christmas Eve 19:18 - The Origin of PHYND: Why Cloud Gaming's Time is Right Now 22:51 - Disrupting the Industry: Helping Indie Studios and Saving Families $600 25:48 - Host Game Requests (Mahjong & Sudoku on TV!) 27:14 - Curating the Library: Over 150 Games & The Beta Rollout Strategy 28:19 - Launching with Samsung at Games Beat & Juggling Family Milestones 29:40 - How to Access PHYND Today   PHYND: https://phynd.co/ PHYND on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@phyndgames Join the ICONIC community:  https://www.youtube.com/@iconicnationmedia Follow Kimberly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylovi/

The 94WIP Morning Show debates if the Eagles' being scheduled on two holidays this season is fair. Also, Aronimink did a great job hosting the PGA Championship.

Rhea Hughes joins Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio to analyze the Phillies' dominant weekend and Zack Wheeler's elite pitching performance. They weigh the Phillies' MVP cases for Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber while addressing rotation concerns surrounding Aaron Nola. The conversation also features a critique of Rory McIlroy's course complaints and a look at the Eagles' Christmas Eve schedule. 01:26 - Phillies Weekend Series Recap 07:21 - Harper vs Schwarber MVP Race 10:42 - Aaron Nola Rotation Concerns 12:33 - Rory McIlroy Slams Aronimink 23:10 - Eagles Christmas Schedule Debate

Episode 622 of the Sports Media Podcast features two guests. First up is Al Michaels, the lead game-caller for Prime Video's football package since 2022 and an iconic figure in sports broadcasting. Michaels has called prime-time NFL football for the past 40 seasons. He is followed by Sports Business Journal media reporter Austin Karp. In this podcast, Michaels discusses Amazon's schedule this season; how he feels about the Lions at Bills opener and the number of times he has been on the call when a new NFL stadium has opened; Prime Video's very strong end of season schedule including Texans vs. Eagles on Christmas Eve in Philadelphia, followed by Ravens vs. Bengals in Cincinnati on New Year's Eve; what it's like to call games on Black Friday games; the NFL playing games in  London, Paris Madrid, Munich, Melbourne, Rio and Mexico City; his fondness for newspapers; watching the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal with Johnny Bench and Pete Rose; how he is approaching his career at this point and why he has happy to be on a year by year deal and more. Karp comes on to discuss the NFL schedule; what each of the networks said about their allotment of games; the NFL's post-schedule conference call with reporters and a shoutout to ESPN PR staffer Mac Nwulu. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another Festive Fridays episode as we cover a unique new spin on a holiday classic. ABOUT EBONY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL Three spirits visit a bitter winery owner, helping her confront her past and find her lost Christmas spirit. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR EBONY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL November 24, 2025 | Streaming CAST & CREW OF EBONY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL Ebony Tates as Ebony Scrooge BRAN'S EBONY CHRISTMAS CAROL SYNOPSIS Meet Ebony Scrooge. It's the holiday season and she wakes up absolutely miserable. She's out here wearing all black, so you KNOW she hates Christmas. She walks out of her room to find her assistant Maggie has decorated the house for Christmas. Ebony's response? “THROW IT AWAY!” To her, Christmas is only good for boosting sales. We then meet Nate, an aspiring winemaker who dreams of making his own wine someday. Unfortunately, for now he just works at Ebony's winery. Ebony storms into the office and cannot believe everyone is trying to decorate for Christmas. She reminds everyone that she has very clear rules: no Christmas music, no decorations, no jingle bells, and absolutely NO Mariah Carey. That night on Christmas Eve, Ebony falls asleep and is awakened by her Aunt Pooch, who warns her that she'll be visited by three ghosts. Ebony is not impressed. First up is the Ghost of Christmas Past, who shows Ebony her childhood. Growing up, her family never had much money, which made Christmas hard for her to enjoy. Her parents worked really hard to make the holidays feel special, but young Ebony could never really appreciate it. Then the Ghost of Christmas Present arrives…and he's hot. He shows Ebony how much her employees dislike working for her. He also shows her parents — who are very much alive — sadly talking about how she never visits anymore and how much she hates Christmas. This one actually gets to her. Finally, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows her a future where she dies and nobody really cares. Not even Nate. Brutal. Ebony wakes up changed. She rushes to the winery, apologizes to her employees, gives everyone time off, and hands out bonuses. She also finally reconnects with her parents. Then she throws a huge Christmas party for the staff where she spends an aggressively long amount of time backing that thang up on Nate. Eventually, she pulls him aside, tells him she wants to help launch his wine, and then they kiss — because obviously these two have had feelings for each other the entire movie. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

94WIP dissects the controversial Eagles schedule featuring high-stakes games on both Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. They analyze Bob Myers' potential impact on the Sixers front office following his introductory press conference and debate whether he will eventually trade Joel Embiid. The segment also covers the Flyers' brutal injury report and the Phillies' defensive resurgence. 01:50 - Bob Myers Joins Sixers 07:11 - Flyers Injury Report 13:19 - Phillies Defensive Stats 18:23 - Alec Bohm Improvement 25:10 - Sixers Good To Great 36:37 - Eagles Schedule Outrage 44:40 - Eagles Game Stretches

Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie analyze the 76ers' recent press conference, noting the stark contrast between Bob Myers' composure and Josh Harris' reliance on scripted notes. They also criticize the NFL's decision to schedule the Eagles on both Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, calling the holiday double-header "disgraceful." Finally, they discuss the Phillies' rotation and the league's aggressive international expansion into markets like Germany and Brazil. 01:52 - 76ers Press Conference Review 07:11 - Josh Harris Under Fire 15:22 - Eagles Schedule Impressions 18:39 - Disgraceful NFL Holiday Games 22:27 - Phillies Pitching and Realmuto 31:41 - Bob Myers' Potential Impact 37:12 - NFL International Expansion Push 42:17 - Lame Movie Character Debate

Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie rip the NFL for a "disgraceful" holiday schedule that places the Eagles on both Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. They examine Bob Myers' potential to overhaul the 76ers' culture while critiquing Josh Harris' press conference performance. Additionally, the conversation covers Kyle Schwarber's power surge and the Phillies' recent pitching success. 01:50 - Opening Sports Rundown 07:05 - Josh Harris Confronted 15:22 - Eagles Schedule Release 22:27 - Phillies Pitching Excellence 27:22 - Sixers Pivot Discussion 33:52 - NFL Holiday Overload 42:43 - Lame Character Contest 50:55 - Josh Harris Criticism 01:06:12 - Eliot Shorr-Parks Joins 01:17:15 - Building Around Guards 01:25:48 - Beat The Hammer 01:36:25 - Connecting With Fans 01:40:50 - Flyers Injury Report 02:00:53 - Risking It All 02:36:48 - Drop Of The Week 02:46:00 - Ray Didinger Return 02:56:12 - Ukee Washington Story

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas analyze the Phillies' recent success with Scott Franzke, focusing on rotation dominance and Kyle Schwarber's historic power. They also debate the Philadelphia Eagles' 2026 schedule and take calls on win total predictions and Christmas Eve game frustrations. 01:50 - Franski Friday Intro 05:45 - Phillies Pitching Turnaround 09:17 - Trea Turner Struggles 13:54 - Phillies Prospects Discussion 18:20 - Eagles Schedule Debate 26:38 - Win Total Polls 31:10 - Schedule Game-By-Game 39:01 - Christmas Eve Conflict 47:26 - Midday Show Shenanigans

Broadcasting live from the Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Joe and Hugh discuss the unique energy of Philadelphia sports fans during the PGA Championship. They react to Scottie Scheffler's interaction with Go Birds chants and a caller's extreme measures to watch the Eagles' Christmas Eve game. The conversation wraps up with a review of the Eagles' schedule and Hugh's orange juice antics. 01:00 - Regatta Broadcast & Song Debate 04:10 - Big Dom's PGA Debut 06:27 - Scheffler Reacts To Fans 08:21 - Caller Breaks Santa News 14:35 - Eagles Schedule Feedback Session

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas analyze the newly released Philadelphia Eagles schedule, highlighting a significant disadvantage in rest differential for the team. They debate their win-loss predictions for the season and spar over the decision to host a home game on Christmas Eve. 01:00 - Stotesbury Cup Regatta 02:41 - Joe's Eagles Schedule Takeaways 05:02 - Hugh's 14-3 Prediction 10:38 - Christmas Eve Game Debate 17:40 - Win Total Caller Reactions

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas analyze the Philadelphia Eagles schedule, focusing on a potentially difficult start in the first four weeks. They debate the NFL's decision to schedule a game on Christmas Eve, leading Douglas to offer controversial advice to fans about prioritizing football over family obligations. They also take calls on season win totals and hold a giveaway for Phillies tickets. 01:00 - Intro And Phillies Giveaway 02:16 - Predicting Eagles Season Start 07:06 - Christmas Eve Game Debate 18:14 - Hugh's Softball Swing Struggles 20:05 - Family Versus The Eagles

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio broadcast live from the Stotesbury Cup Regatta, analyzing the 76ers' leadership transition and Bob Myers' significant role in the front office. They debate the impact of the Eagles' newly released schedule, expressing concerns over rest differential and a Christmas Eve matchup. A discussion on NASCAR's origins and a ticket giveaway highlight the segment. 01:00 - Live From The Stotesbury Cup 02:36 - Bob Myers Leading The Sixers 07:45 - Criticizing Owner Josh Harris 13:48 - Eagles 2024 Schedule Hardships 20:13 - The History Of NASCAR

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio break down the grueling late-season stretch for the Philadelphia Eagles on the Midday Show, debating the impact of a difficult December schedule. They hear from a caller who revealed the truth about Santa to his daughter to ensure he could watch the Christmas Eve game, plus they track Scottie Scheffler's progress at the PGA Championship. 01:50 - Stotesbury Cup Regatta 05:44 - Eagles Gauntlet Predictions 11:34 - Schedule Hardship Debate 23:15 - Gage Wood Analysis 32:54 - PGA Championship Update 37:04 - Breaking Santa News 48:40 - Phillies Ticket Winners

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio broadcast live from the Stotesbury Cup Regatta to analyze the Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming schedule and fan expectations. They debate win-loss predictions for key matchups against the Steelers and Cowboys while addressing listener frustrations regarding the Christmas Eve game. Callers join the conversation to share their perspectives on holiday traditions and the challenges of being a football widow. 01:48 - Eagles Schedule Poll Results 06:33 - Predicting Key Seasonal Matchups 10:32 - Caller Mario on Holiday Games 15:51 - Sirianni and Hurts Discussion 19:19 - The Football Widow Perspective

Hugh Douglas and Scott Franzke examine the Phillies' recent success driven by elite pitching despite a lack of production from right-handed hitters. They also preview the highly anticipated pitching duel between Zack Wheeler and Paul Skenes and debate the Eagles' Christmas Eve schedule. 01:00 - Phillies Pitching Performance 06:22 - Schwarber Home Run Pace 10:15 - Previewing Wheeler Vs Skenes 19:04 - Eagles Christmas Eve Debate

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio on 94 WIP react to the news of Daryl Morey's departure from the Sixers, debating whether Joel Embiid's contract led to the firing. They review the latest Philadelphia Eagles schedule leaks, including a Christmas Eve matchup against the Texans. They also celebrate Douglas's induction into the Philadelphia Football Hall of Fame. 01:00 - Segment Introduction 02:19 - Eagles Schedule Updates 06:46 - Morey's Sixers Departure 16:11 - Sixers Roster Debate 26:32 - Wawa Tacos Review

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas examine the fallout from the Sixers' dismissal of Daryl Morey, questioning if Joel Embiid's contract and health were the primary catalysts. They also analyze several Eagles schedule leaks, including a Christmas Eve matchup against the Texans, and debate the Phillies' early-season consistency. 02:01 - Victory Lap Contest Introduction 07:24 - Morey Fired Over Embiid 11:28 - Harris On Embiid Extension 15:12 - Mistake Firing Daryl Morey 20:54 - Eagles Seahawks Schedule Update 25:33 - Wawa Beef Tacos Advertisement 30:24 - Eagles Giants Schedule Leak 39:01 - Managing Joel Embiid Health 46:48 - Mad Dog On Morey

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio react to the news of Daryl Morey's dismissal from the Sixers and debate if the Phillies' recent play indicates a true turnaround. They analyze leaked details of the Eagles' 2026 schedule, including a Week 1 matchup against the Commanders and a Christmas Eve game against the Texans. 02:40 - Phillies Turnaround Debate 16:40 - Phillies Ticket Giveaway 22:25 - Eagles Opener Leaked 28:40 - NL East Standings 33:45 - NFL Streaming Frustrations 41:00 - NFL Star Power 53:10 - Daryl Morey Firing 59:10 - Trading Joel Embiid 01:07:30 - Sixers Leadership Search 01:20:30 - Managing Embiid's Health 01:38:45 - Interview With Jolly 01:47:05 - Phillies Righty Struggles 01:56:10 - Midday Flood Memories 02:04:45 - Flyers Culture Standard 02:13:00 - NHL Rebuild Strategy 02:19:45 - Mocking Daryl Morey 02:32:40 - Jalen Hurts Future 02:45:15 - Quarterback Pay Debate 02:52:00 - NFL Leadership Intangibles 03:03:50 - Mike Trout Speculation

Endy Rodriguez is 2-2 with a double and a two-run single. Tyler Kennedy told us that Evgeni Malkin wants to play two years, but Malkin has said one year. Jeff Hathhorn thinks there is a desire on both sides for one season. Alan Saunders is reporting the Steelers won't play on Christmas Eve or Day. 

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Jeff Hathhorn: Jeff thinks this is gearing for Carmen Mlodzinski to come in for Jared Jones when Jones returns. Joe loves the idea of an opener. Ben Cherington said Henry Davis is getting bad luck and is making good contact. Jeff Hathhorn thinks there is a desire on both sides with the Penguins and Evgeni Malkin for one season. Alan Saunders is reporting the Steelers won't play on Christmas Eve or Day. 

Jen and Abby recount their Christmas Eve attempt at a Feast of the Seven Fishes, which started as a nice idea which - in true Amused Bouche fashion - snowballed quickly into an epic and unparalleled seafood experience.

Reddit rSlash Storytime r talesfromretail where Customer was correctly told an item wasn't in stock, later receives an offer to order it, and so would like to complain. Lady tries to claim a "Free Fruit for Kids" promo that ended 5 years ago. Met the avatar of suburban despair last week This middle aged guy I call the Negotiator thinks our corporate grocery store is a bazaar in the middle of nowhere A lady came in wanting to buy something from a different store. We have a regular who knows our menu better than some of our staff and honestly I have mixed feelings about it Customer tries to call corporate over a piece of candy. Customer forgot we were human beings and had families this happened years ago but i still think about it a lot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Festive Friday is back with some classic elevator entrapment! ABOUT STUCK ON CHRISTMAS The competition for a major promotion is heating up between Synclaire and James, two ambitious rivals whose professional antagonism has spilled over into playful (and not-so-playful) pranks. But when a sudden malfunction leaves them both stranded in the company elevator on Christmas Eve, their race for the top becomes a desperate struggle for freedom. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR STUCK ON CHRISTMAS November 4, 2025 | CW CAST & CREW OF STUCK ON CHRISTMAS Director: Johnnard Harper Cast: April Dillard as Synclaire Antrone Harris as James BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS This dude is out to dinner with his girlfriend and he proposes. She says no. We then get a really long intro of James and Sinclair waking up in the morning. He is in a very good mood. Today is the big day at work. He's getting that promotion baby! Sinclair shows up late for work, like always. But she also really wants that promotion. Their boss comes in. She brings everyone in who is up for the promotion and tells them who the top two are. It's James and Sinclair. She calls them both into her office and tells them it's crunch time. Whoever is most likable at the Christmas party will get that promotion. They make a wager that whoever loses has to be the other person's assistant. This leads to prank time such as putting sticky notes on the bottom of him and his best friend's mugs that makes it look like they're in love, spiking their tacos with laxatives. But they get them back with...FART SPRAY!!! They all go home to clean up and Sinclair realizes that she still needs to shop for her secret Santa who is...uh oh, JAMES! The party happens. It's a good time. James goes to leave and ends up getting on the elevator at the same time as Sinclair. And the elevator ends up getting stuck! They end up getting mutually turned on by each other when they have to take off their jackets & sweaters because it's hot. They drink, they play games, and they end up kissssingggggg. They end up getting out I think and they have, let's say romantic dreams, about each other. But uh oh there's a knock on her door and... it's her ex! AHHHH! The next day or so at work, she gets the promotion but he's not mad. Cut to the beginning of the movie with the proposal again. It's James proposing to Sinclair. She says no. Then she says I'm just kidding and says yes. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeanette moves back to Vermont, expecting a peaceful retirement in a beloved community, but a tech support scam upends her life. She reaches out to her local police, who advise her to report the incident to the FBI. Now faced with an empty bank account, Jeanette starts making drastic changes to her lifestyle. She unplugs appliances to save on electricity and sets her thermostat to 58 degrees throughout the winter. After more than four years of living frugally and juggling tax bills, on Christmas Eve in 2025, Jeanette's life takes another unexpected turn.

On Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family, consisting of George, Jennie and 9 of their 10 children, awoke in the middle of the night to flames engulfing their house. Not everybody made it out of there; five of the Sodder children were believed to have perished in the fire that night. Despite what the authorities said, George and Jennie Sodder were certain that their children did not die that night. What actually happened to the five Sodder children?For special episodes and outtakes from Justin & Aaron visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's up, dudes? We had a blast covering the last few movies, so we're continuing our live commentary series! This time we're breaking into TV Specials, and we had to start with  the Rankin Bass classic that launched it all: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas podcast, Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa, and I have a blast with this watch along! The story chronicles the experiences of Rudolph, a youthful reindeer buck who possesses an unusual luminous red nose. Mocked and excluded by his peers because of this trait, Rudolph proves himself one Christmas Eve with poor visibility due to inclement weather. After Santa Claus catches sight of Rudolph's nose and asks Rudolph to lead his sleigh for the evening, Rudolph agrees and is finally favored by his fellow reindeer for his heroism and accomplishment.Grumpy Santa? Check. Complete tooth extraction? Yep. Flying lion creature? Maybe he's from an alternate dimension! So grab your pickaxe and float down to this episode on Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!Lost Christmas PodcastFB: @LostChristmasPodcastTwitter: @LostChristmasP1IG: @lostchristmaspodcastIG: @alamocitysanta Etsy: North Pole General Store FB: @northpolegeneralstore                             IG: @northpole_generalstore Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram,  Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com!  Later, dudes!

This week I am joined by comedian James Patrick. We talk about him growing up in Brooklyn. NY, finding stand up through his mom who did stand up, going from good student to drop out, to winning the Laughing Buddha comedy competition, and more.GREAT EX Drinking Buddy stories this week: James tell us about never drinking or doing a single drug to falling off the deep end, an ex that encouraged a party lifestyle, his first rave, Adderall, a car crash on Christmas Eve, getting sober and so much more!Follow James on InstagramFollow me on Instagram and get tickets to the SPECIAL TAPING!

Wendy Snyder shares the emotionally-charged story of Tinley Park mom Stacey Doranski, who collapsed while 36 weeks pregnant on Christmas Eve and survived a ruptured brain aneurysm thanks to a gas station manager's quick 911 call. With the power of radio and social media, Stacey was able to track down and thank her hero, a […]

Amika and the Fire Girls are called to the scene of a terrible crash and need to rescue the passengers from the wreckage. Amika realizes the driver of the car is intoxicated. While saving his life, she reckons with lives lost and the harsh future awaiting the young patient. Back at the firehouse, Amika's crew are called out to a Christmas Eve emergency. This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners please be advised. Thank you, Amika Mota, for sharing your story with us!Fire Escape, the 6-part series is dropping weekly on the Snap Judgment podcast feed. You can access the bonus episodes here. Fire Escape is a production of Snap Studios at KQED, made in partnership with Audible (previously Wondery). This series was created, written and produced by Anna Sussman. Snap Senior story editors: Mark Ristich and Nancy López. Director of Production: Marisa Dodge. Original music by Renzo Gorrio and Doug Stuart. Doug Stuart also created the theme song. Sound design and engineering by Miles Lassi.  Audible senior story editor: Phyllis Fletcher. Development producer: Eliza Mills. Senior Producers: Clare Chambers, Lauren Dee and Mandy Gorenstein. Managing Producer: Sarah Mathis. Executive producers: Glynn Washington, Mark Ristich, Marshall Lewy, Morgan Jones, George Lavender and Jen Sargent.Special thanks to Adizah Eghan, Kathryn Styer Martínez, Pat Mesiti-Miller, Allison MacAdam, Catherine Winter and the San Francisco Fire Department.Season 17 - Episode 20 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

What does it really take to scale a fitness brand — and find the right investment partner to help you get there?  In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Dickinson from CapitalSpring to discuss his path into franchise-focused private equity, what it takes to thrive in the industry, and what made Alloy Personal Training a standout investment opportunity. Bryan breaks down how CapitalSpring evaluates brands, why the franchisee experience is central to any smart franchisor investment, and how their growth-first partnership model helps founders scale with confidence.  If you're a founder, franchisee, or fitness professional curious about what smart capital and the right partnership can do for a brand, this episode is worth your time. #AlloyPTFranchise #TeamAlloy #StrongerTogether #CapitalSpring #FranchiseGrowth #FitnessIndustry #PrivateEquity Key Takeways: 1:20 - Bryan's background 2:10 - Discovering consumer & moving to sector specialist at Capital Spring (2019) 3:10 - Joining right before COVID  4:00 - What it takes to succeed in PE 7:10 - Closing on Christmas Eve — staying positive through the hard moments 8:10 - About Capital Spring  9:55 - Origins in food & bev franchising and expanding to gyms, car wash, pet, auto 11:30 - What Capital Spring provides beyond capital  13:00 - Portfolio stats — 280+ investments, 90+ brands, 7,000 brick-and-mortar locations 13:20 - Why investing on both franchisor & franchisee sides gives unique perspective 16:00 - Investment diligence — beyond the financials, what Capital Spring evaluates 17:00 - Why Alloy stood out 17:50 - Why strength training has staying power 18:55 - Longevity trends, GLP-1 tailwinds, and the case for muscle mass 20:05 - Alloy's franchising playbook  22:15 - The importance of great management teams and trust in any partnership 23:20 - Dispelling bad PE narratives — most founder-friendly firm, growth focus only 26:15 - Capital Spring's mission    Additional Resources: - Alloy Personal Training - Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity --------- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! To learn more about the Alloy Personal Training Franchise Opportunity, visit

Full Text of Readings Fourth Sunday of Easter Lectionary: 49 The Saint of the day is Saint Pedro de San José Betancur Saint Pedro de San José Betancur's Story Central America claimed its first saint with the canonization of Pedro de San José Betancur. Known as the “Saint Francis of the Americas,” Pedro de Betancur is the first saint to have worked and died in Guatemala. Saint Pedro de San José Betancur very much wanted to become a priest, but God had other plans for the young man born into a poor family on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Pedro was a shepherd until age 24, when he began to make his way to Guatemala, hoping to connect with a relative engaged in government service there. By the time he reached Thavana, he was out of money. After working there to earn more, he got to Guatemala City the following year. When he arrived, he was so destitute that he joined the breadline that the Franciscans had established. Soon, Saint Pedro de San José Betancur enrolled in the local Jesuit college in hopes of studying for the priesthood. No matter how hard he tried, however, he could not master the material; he withdrew from school. In 1655, he joined the Secular Franciscan Order. Three years later, he opened a hospital for the convalescent poor; a shelter for the homeless, and a school for the poor soon followed. Not wanting to neglect the rich of Guatemala City, Pedro began walking through their part of town ringing a bell and inviting them to repent. Other men came to share in Pedro's work. Out of this group came the Bethlehemite Congregation, which won papal approval after Pedro's death. A Bethlehemite sisters' community, similarly founded after Pedro's death, was inspired by his life of prayer and compassion. He is sometimes credited with originating the Christmas Eve posadas procession in which people representing Mary and Joseph seek a night's lodging from their neighbors. The custom soon spread to Mexico and other Central American countries. Saint Pedro de San José Betancur died in 1667, and was canonized by Pope John Paul II in Guatemala City on July 30, 2002. Calling the new saint an “outstanding example” of Christian mercy, the Holy Father noted that Saint Pedro practiced mercy “heroically with the lowliest and the most deprived.” Speaking to the estimated 500,000 Guatemalans in attendance, the Holy Father spoke of the social ills that plague the country today and of the need for change. “Let us think of the children and young people who are homeless or deprived of an education; of abandoned women with their many needs; of the hordes of social outcasts who live in the cities; of the victims of organized crime, of prostitution or of drugs; of the sick who are neglected and the elderly who live in loneliness,” he said in his homily during the three-hour liturgy. The liturgical feast of Saint Pedro de San José Betancur is celebrated on April 25. Reflection As humans, we often pride ourselves on our ability to reason. We believe we can always find an explanation for everything. But as Pedro's life shows, other skills may be an even more crucial element of our humanity than a clever mind: compassion, imagination, love. Unable to master studies for the priesthood despite his ardent efforts, Pedro responded to the needs of homeless and sick people; he provided education to the poor and salvation to the rich. He became holy—as fully human as any of us can ever be.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

It's Festive Friday and todays movie is a fresh take on a Christmas classic! ABOUT CHRISTMAS KARMA A hard-nosed businessman, Mr. Sood, is forced to confront his past, present, and future over one fateful Christmas Eve - guided by three unforgettable spirits - on a journey toward compassion and redemption. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR CHRISTMAS KARMA November 14, 2025 | Theatrical Release  CAST & CREW OF CHRISTMAS KARMA Director: Gurinder Chadha Writers: Gurinder Chadha, Charles Dickens Producers: Gurinder Chadha, Amory Leader, Celine Rattray Cast: Kunal Nayyar as Eshaan Sood Leo Suter as Bob Cratchit Boy George as Ghost of Christmas Future Billy Porter as Ghost of Christmas Present Eva Longoria as Ghost of Christmas Past BRAN'S CHRISTMAS KARMA SYNOPSIS It's Christmas Eve and Scrooge is not thrilled. His employees are busy throwing a Christmas party. And this is when we find out this is a musical. Honestly, had no idea. Scrooge fires everyone except his accountant Bob Cratchit. He reluctantly gives Bob an advance on next month's pay so he can buy presents for his kids. Scrooge hates Christmas. When he gets home, he thinks he sees something on the door, but it's nothing. Except when he goes to go to sleep, he hears a loud bang on the door. It's the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley. Marley warns Scrooge that he better change his ways OR ELSE! To help him, he will be visited by three spirits throughout the night. Scrooge is like whatever and falls asleep. He is woken up by the ghost of Christmas past. It's Eva Longoria, DUH! She projects images of where he grew up in Africa with his best friend Akiiki. We see him and his family learn the news that all Asians must leave the country within 90 days. Scrooge is forced to watch his father die and other bad stuff. But it's not all bad. We see him at his first job, falling in love, proposing. But her parents don't believe he will be able to financially support their daughter. So Scrooge is like just wait and see. I'll show you! Scrooge starts a business and refuses to help his first boss, Mr. Fezziwig, when he asked him to help him. He shows up a year later, shows that he has money to her parents but she isn't interested because she learned about how he treated Fezziwig. She shows him what happened to her but he's not interested. He insists that he regrets nothing! It's time for the ghost of Christmas present! He's fun. He's funky. He's Billy Porter. He shows him the Cratchit house on Christmas who is discussing Scrooge. Bob says he's just sick. Something is broken inside of him. Then he sees his nephew at a Christmas party, mocking Scrooge, and dancing big. Suddenly, the ghost of Christmas future. Obviously, it's Boy George. And he is joined by Billy Porter for a duet while Eva Longoria stands there awkwardly. He discovers his death, but more importantly the death of Tiny Tim. He promises he will change. He wakes up and it's Christmas. HE DIDN'T MISS IT! He goes to give money to everyone. And they all meet up to celebrate at the Christmas carnival. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Christmas Eve in 1926, a man came running into Bellevue Hospital in New York screaming that Santa Claus had been chasing him for blocks with a baseball bat. Not long after that, he died. And then another person arrived in the emergency room. And then another. This started happening in emergency rooms around the country. And it was happening because of a plan created by the U.S. government. Deborah Blum's book is The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, invitations to virtual events, special merch deals, and more. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices