Podcast appearances and mentions of Christopher Clark

Send a text In this episode, we dive into Born in the U.S.A., the blockbuster Bruce Springsteen album that turned The Boss into a global superstar. We break down the massive hits, the bigger themes, and the deeper meaning behind an album so often misunderstood. From anthemic production to working-class storytelling, Born in the U.S.A. is both a radio powerhouse and a sharp reflection of American life in the 1980s. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

In the fourth and final conversation in this series David talks to Luke Kemp, author of Goliath's Curse, about where we might be heading. Where does the greatest risk of global collapse lie? Who is ultimately responsible for our fate? What makes states and corporations the agents of doom? How can we humans fight back? Out tomorrow on PPF+: a bonus episode to accompany this series in which David and Luke talk about how individual experience shapes the way we imagine humanity's fate and can motivate us to do something about it: the personal and the political. To get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening sign up to PPF+ now https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus Join us this Wednesday 11th March for a joint LRB/PPF event: The Slow Death of Democracy, with Lyse Doucet, Christopher Clark and Thant Myint-U. Lyse Doucet will be discussing what she saw when she was in Iran for the BBC last month and what the war means for the prospects of democracy there and everywhere else. Tickets are available now https://www.tickettailor.com/events/londonreviewofbooks/2062789 You can find out everything you need to know about this podcast – who we are, what we do, plus merch, events and full lists of all episodes and PPF+ bonus episodes on our website https://www.ppfideas.com Luke Kemp's Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse is available now https://bit.ly/4aFczds Next Time: Now & Then with Robert Saunders – Churchill's ‘Iron Curtain' speech @80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send a text In this episode, we're counting down the Top 5 three-album runs in rock history — those rare stretches where a band catches fire and can't miss for three straight records. We'll break down what makes each run so special, highlight the songs and moments that define them, and argue (politely… mostly) about what got left out. Expect big names, bold picks, and plenty of “wait, that was only three albums?!” moments as we celebrate the hottest streaks in the album era. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

“I don't think we're sleepwalking, because people have striven to be as thoughtful as possible. In some ways, they've been too thoughtful. We're paralysed, in fact, by our risk awareness.” — Christopher ClarkIt's 1830 in East Prussia. The city of Königsberg still bathed in the amber glow of the late Enlightenment—at least in the minds of people who'd never been there. But that glow, it goes without saying, is illusionary. The greatest of all Königsberg citizens, the illustrious 18th century philosopher Immanuel Kant is dead. Napoleon's shattered army limped west back through the city two decades earlier after its failed invasion of Russia. The place had slipped into a sad provinciality, living off 18th century nostalgia. And then two Lutheran preachers, so-called “Muckers”, get accused of running a sex cult.Christopher Clark—Regius Professor of History at Cambridge, author of the brilliant The Sleepwalkers and Revolutionary Spring—has been brooding on this story for thirty years. His short new book, A Scandal in Königsberg, is a Prussian microhistory with global ambition. The scandal, he says, was entirely fabricated: no sexual transgressions ever occurred. The two Muckers were convicted, stripped (so to speak) of office, and imprisoned, then exonerated on appeal – giving this case more historical significance than a mere sex scandal.What made them targets? They were evangelical in a city that prized Kantian rationalism. They followed a dead mystic who believed creation was born from two cosmic spheres—fire and water—which sounded like dangerously mystical in the scientific age of steam power. And the lead preacher, Johann Ebel, committed the unforgivable sin of listening to women confess their unhappy marriages. In a pre-Freudian central Europe, Ebel became the confidant the men of Königsberg couldn't abide.And then there's Iran — far from 19th century East Prussia, but on all of our minds right now. At the end of our conversation, I couldn't resist asking Clark if he thinks we are sleepwalking into another catastrophic world war. He doesn't think so. The problem in 1914 was a failure of imagination, he says. Today, Clark argues, we're actually paralysed by a fear of risk. The Iran invasion is certainly stress testing the international system. But the one thing most people agree on, Clark notes with characteristic dryness, is that nobody much regrets any damage done to the regime of the Mullahs. Even if, as he warns, we still don't know whether decision to invade Iran was smart or reckless. The Mullahs, at least, aren't quite Muckers. Five Takeaways•       This Was a Scandal Without a Transgression: Most scandals expose something real. The Mucker scandal was different: the sexual allegations were entirely invented. Two clergymen were stripped of office, fined, and imprisoned—then exonerated on appeal when a sharp young lawyer proved the charges were fabrications. The process of invention, Clark argues, is more interesting than any transgression could have been.•       Steam Was the AI of the 1830s: The two preachers at the center of the scandal were followers of a dead mystic who believed creation was born from two cosmic spheres—fire and water. In the age of steam, that sounded like science. Königsbergers only saw their first steam engine in the 1820s. New technology makes old ideas feel prophetic—a pattern we might recognise.•       The Preacher Women Loved: Johann Ebel attracted women from the best families of Königsberg because he listened to them. There were no couples counsellors, no psychoanalysts—only clergymen. Ebel was non-judgmental about sexual life within marriage. The men around him found this intolerable. The scandal was driven not by what Ebel did, but by what he represented: a threat to patriarchal authority.•       We're Not Sleepwalking—We're Paralysed: Clark wrote the book on how Europe sleepwalked into 1914. He doesn't think the analogy holds today. The problem in 1914 was a failure of imagination—nobody could see the other side's perspective. Today we're hyper-aware of risk, especially nuclear risk. If anything, we're too thoughtful—paralysed by what we know rather than blind to what we don't.•       Iran and the Crumple Zone: The invasion of Iran is testing the edges of the international system. Clark notes that both Putin and the US-Israel alliance have chosen targets without nuclear weapons—probing the crumple zone rather than the core. The danger is an unintentional transition to nuclear exchange. And we still don't know whether the decision to strike Iran was smart or reckless. About the GuestChristopher Clark is Regius Professor of History at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of St Catharine's College. He is the author of The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914, Revolutionary Spring: Fighting for a New World, 1848–1849, Iron Kingdom, Time and Power, and the new book A Scandal in Königsberg. He was knighted in 2015 for services to Anglo-German relations.ReferencesBooks and references mentioned:•       The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 by Christopher Clark•       Revolutionary Spring: Fighting for a New World, 1848–1849 by Christopher Clark•       Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) and the Enlightenment heritage of Königsberg•       Leonhard Euler and the Seven Bridges of Königsberg—the birth of modern topology•       The Coming Storm by Odd Arne Westad—referenced in the closing discussion on sleepwalking into warAbout Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstack

In today's episode David talks to Luke Kemp, author of Goliath's Curse, about the prospects for societal collapse in the 21st century. Are we living in a global Goliath? Is there any escape in an age when personal data has become the primary lootable resource? Does interconnectedness mean we are more vulnerable to collapse than ever? And what can we learn from the fate of Somalia? Join us on 11th March for a joint LRB/PPF event: The Slow Death of Democracy, with Lyse Doucet, Christopher Clark and Thant Myint-U. Tickets are available now https://www.tickettailor.com/events/londonreviewofbooks/2062789 You can find out everything you need to know about this podcast – who we are, what we do, plus merch, events and full lists of our episodes and PPF+ bonus episodes on our website https://www.ppfideas.com Luke Kemp's Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse is available now https://bit.ly/4aFczds Next Time: Societal Collapse – The Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode David talks to Luke Kemp, author of Goliath's Curse, about the strengths and weaknesses of modern states and modern structures of authority. Are modern states any different from the criminal enterprises of coercion that preceded them? Does democracy change the dynamic of societal collapse? What are the lootable resources of the modern age? And why are all states essentially empires? Tickets are on sale now for our new film season at the Regent Street Cinema in London – starting on 19th March with James Marriott talking to David about Whit Stillman's Metropolitan. Details of all our film events are here https://www.ppfideas.com/events Join us on 11th March for a joint LRB/PPF event: The Slow Death of Democracy, with Lyse Doucet, Christopher Clark and Thant Myint-U. Tickets are available now https://www.tickettailor.com/events/londonreviewofbooks/2062789 You can find out everything you need to know about this podcast – who we are, what we do, plus merch, events and full lists of our episodes and PPF+ bonus episodes on our website https://www.ppfideas.com Luke Kemp's Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse is available now https://bit.ly/4aFczds Next Time: Societal Collapse – The Present Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does the First World War look like when it arrives not as a battle, but as an invasion of home, family, and childhood? In this episode of Oh! What a Lovely Podcast, we discuss My Soul, A Shining Tree, a novel by Jamila Gavin that explores the opening months of the First World War through the experiences of children, civilians, and young soldiers caught up in the German invasion of Belgium in 1914. References: Jamilia Gavin, My Soul, A Shining Tree (2025) Christopher Clark,  The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 (2013)

"You can't wear a yellow vest on a demonstration anymore because you get arrested as soon as the police see you." — Ida SusserIn November 2018, something strange happened in France. People from the urban periphery—truck drivers, nurses, teachers, plumbers—drove seven or eight hours to Paris wearing yellow safety vests. They weren't students. They weren't union members. They weren't organized by any political party. They were furious about a diesel tax, but really about something deeper: decades of disinvestment, cut services, shuttered bakeries, and a government that had abandoned them.Anthropologist Ida Susser spent years studying this spontaneous movement for her new book, The Yellow Vests and the Battle for Democracy. Like so many other observers, Susser sought to identify them on the traditional left/right political spectrum. The uncomfortable truth, she discovered, is that many had never voted. Many didn't care about consistent ideology. They mixed and matched political ideology, bricolage-style. Marine Le Pen tried to claim them. So did Mélenchon on the far left. Neither succeeded. The Yellow Vests didn't want either fascist or communist leaders.Theoretical comparisons with MAGA and the Tea Party are tempting. We find the same rage, the same economic disinvestment, same feeling of political abandonment. But, for Susser, there's a crucial difference. The Tea Party was mostly an astroturf movement—manufactured by economic and political elites. The Yellow Vests, in contrast, are authentically grassroots. And these days, in Macron's France, you can't even wear a yellow vest on the street without getting arrested. So an incredulous Susser watched a 75-year-old man, innocently going about his business, taken away by police. His crime? That bright vest. Five Takeaways●      They Weren't Left or Right—At Least Not Initially: The Yellow Vests didn't come with a consistent ideology. Many had never voted. They mixed and matched political ideology, bricolage-style. Marine Le Pen tried to claim them. So did Mélenchon on the far left. Neither succeeded. The Yellow Vests didn't want either fascist or communist leaders.●      The Diesel Tax Was the Trigger, Not the Cause: The real issue was decades of disinvestment in rural France. Trains cut. Buses cut. Schools moved further away. Bakeries and post offices shuttered. People had to drive everywhere—then the government taxed their diesel. Macron became enemy number one. They called him Jupiter. They called him king.●      MAGA Comparison Is Apt—But There's a Key Difference: Same rage, same abandoned communities, same sense that elites have forgotten them. But the Tea Party was mostly an astroturf movement—channeled by economic and political elites. The Yellow Vests, in contrast, are genuinely grassroots.●      They Refuse Leadership on Principle: The Yellow Vests are part of a horizontalist movement going back to the World Social Forum. They write their messages on their backs. They won't name leaders. Susser didn't put a single name in her book—they wouldn't allow it. With surveillance cameras everywhere, it's also safer not to be known.●      You Can't Wear a Yellow Vest in France Anymore: An incredulous Susser watched a 75-year-old man standing quietly get taken away by police for wearing one. The other man without a vest was left alone. The movement lives on in the pension strikes, in the songs, in the rage. But the vest itself has become a crime. About the GuestIda Susser is an anthropologist at the City University of New York and the author of The Yellow Vests and the Battle for Democracy. She has previously conducted research in South Africa and on urban poverty in the United States.ReferencesPrevious Keen On episodes mentioned:●      Charles Derber on progressive populism●      Hélène Landemore on deliberative democracy and citizen assemblies●      Christopher Clark on Revolutionary Spring and 1848 (upcoming)About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:

Today's episode is the first in a series of conversations about what causes human societies to fall apart and what might come next. David talks to Luke Kemp, author of Goliath's Curse, about how we build our structures of authority and how they can fail. How were human societies organised before we had governments? What drove the creation of the first hierarchies of domination? Why did rising inequality so often lead to societal collapse? What does this teach us about the vulnerability of our own societies? Out now on PPF+: a bonus episode to accompany our recent exploration of the past, present and future of nuclear warfare in which David discusses John Hersey's Hiroshima (1946), the definitive account of what it's actually like to be on the receiving end of a nuclear attack. To get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening sign up to PPF+ https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus Join us on 11th March for a joint LRB/PPF event: The Slow Death of Democracy, with Lyse Doucet, Christopher Clark and Thant Myint-U. Tickets are available now https://www.tickettailor.com/events/londonreviewofbooks/2062789 Tickets are on sale now for our new film season at the Regent Street Cinema in London – starting on 19th March with James Marriott talking to David about Whit Stillman's Metropolitan. Details of all our film events are here https://www.ppfideas.com/events Sign up now for our free fortnightly newsletter and you'll receive our 50th edition straight to your inbox https://www.ppfideas.com/newsletters You can find out everything you need to know about this podcast – who we are, what we do, plus merch, events and full lists of our episodes and PPF+ bonus episodes on our website https://www.ppfideas.com Luke Kemp's Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse is available now https://bit.ly/4aFczds Next Time: Societal Collapse – The Modern Age  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is the third and final of David's conversations with S. M. Amadae about nuclear weapons and nuclear war, this time looking to the future. What are the prospects for nuclear disarmament in the 21st century? How does the risk of nuclear war intersect with other existential risks, from climate change to AI? Is the world more dangerous than it has ever been? What are the grounds for hope we might still get out of this alive? Out tomorrow on PPF+: a bonus episode to accompany this series of conversations in which David explores John Hersey's Hiroshima (1946), the definitive account of what it's actually like to be on the receiving end of a nuclear attack. To get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening sign up to PPF+ now https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus Tickets are on sale now for our new film season at the Regent Street Cinema in London – starting on 19th March with James Marriott talking to David about Whit Stillman's Metropolitan. All the details are here https://www.ppfideas.com/events Join us on 11th March for a joint LRB/PPF event: The Slow Death of Democracy - with Lyse Doucet, Christopher Clark and Thant Myint-U. Tickets are available now https://www.tickettailor.com/events/londonreviewofbooks/2062789 You can find out everything you need to know about this podcast – who we are, what we do, plus merch, events and full lists of our episodes and PPF+ bonus episodes on our website https://www.ppfideas.com Next Time: Where Are We Going? Societal Collapse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI is at the center of the Marine Corps' digital transformation efforts, from edge communication to cybersecurity. Marine Corps AI Lead Maj. Christopher Clark said AI it must be adapted to the physical and technical constraints of vehicles and equipment used on the front lines. To tackle these constraints, the Marine Corps is organizing an AI workshop this March to bring together fleet-level problem solvers and industry innovators to identify and experiment with high-value solutions. Using Corps-wide talent, Clark said, USMC can find the best solutions to pressing problems. He added that recent research from a Marine Corps AI fellowship demonstrated that generative AI can perform this task with a 50% increase in speed, allowing networks to be established much faster than through traditional methods.   Clark also discussed the ways USMC is using AI to augment Marines talent, enhance data readiness for mission and reduce the fatigue associated administrative and intelligence work.

Send us a text This episode dives into the Grateful Dead's Workingman's Dead—the pivotal moment the band traded psychedelic sprawl for tight harmonies, lived-in storytelling, and rootsy Americana. We unpack the album's stripped-down vibe, standout songs, and explore how it reshaped the Dead's identity—then set the stage for what came next. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Send us a text Ready for a neon-soaked blast from the past? In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wild world of 80s music videos and each reveal our personal Top 5. From groundbreaking visuals and unforgettable fashion to pop-culture moments that defined a generation, we debate, relive, and celebrate the decade MTV built. Tune in to see which iconic clips made our list—and which classics we just couldn't agree on! Top 5 Music Videos of the 80's on YouTubeFollow Andrew Cremeans on InstagramSupport the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Send us a text Journey's 1983 album Frontiers marked a turning point for one of rock's most iconic bands—balancing arena-shaking anthems with emotional depth and polished studio craft. In this episode, we dig into the album's creation at the height of Journey's fame, and unpack how lineup chemistry, label pressure, and sonic experimentation shaped the record. From MTV-era triumphs to songs that almost didn't make the cut, we chart the legacy of Frontiers and its role in defining Journey's sound for generations of fans. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Metropolis: een dystopische blik op 2026 en De gasvlam als thuisgevoel    (01:36) Wil Trump in Venezuela doen wat de VS in 1989 in Panama deden, toen de strijd tegen drugs werd gebruikt om de toenmalige president van Panama af te zetten? Te gast is Edwin Koopman, Latijns-Amerika journalist en VPRO-collega (Bureau Buitenland).  (20:14) De film Metropolis uit 1927, over een futuristische stad waarin een hevige klassenstrijd wordt gevoerd. En regisseur Fritz Lang liet de film afspelen in het jaar 2026. Wat voor beeld wordt er van ons heden geschetst? Te gast is mediawetenschapper Dan Hassler-Forest.  (42:55) Het thuisgevoel is niet zo vanzelfsprekend als het lijkt. Dat gevoel is ook gemaakt, bijvoorbeeld met de gasvlam en het koken daarop. Religiewetenschapper en etnoloog Ernst van den Hemel schreef voor de bundel ‘Venster op thuis' de bijdrage ‘De gasvlam als thuisgevoel' en is te gast.  (52:25) Elke week bespreken we historische tips met afwisselend Nadia Bouras, Wim Berkelaar, Bart Funnekotter, Sanne Frequin, en Fresco Sam-Sin. Deze week is de beurt aan Bart Funnekotter. Hij bespreekt twee boeken en een documentaire:  Een schandaal in Königsberg - Christopher Clark (vert. Wil Hansen)  Dokter Satan - Jean-Marc Dreyfus (vert. Hans van Riemsdijk)  The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo - documentaire van Netflix    (01:08:07)  Biograaf Wies van Leeuwen over Pierre Cuypers, de architect van de in Amsterdam afgebrande Vondelkerk.   (01:16:22) Bevel! Miljoenen Europese mannen moesten zich tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog melden om dwangarbeid te doen voor Duitsland. Na thuiskomst werd er vaak nauwelijks nog over gesproken. In de serie Gedwongen vertellen de laatste getuigen over de Arbeitseinsatz. In de negentig zijn ze inmiddels. Ze vertrokken als tiener en werden maanden-, soms jarenlang tewerkgesteld. Zo werden ze volwassen in de snelkookpan van de oorlog. Voor welke dilemma's kwamen ze te staan? En wat doet dwang met een mens?  Gedwongen- tewerkgesteld in Duitsland is een podcast van het Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 Mei, het NIOD en Aldus' producties, geregisseerd door Tjitske Mussche met muziek van Darius Timmer.    Meer info:  https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-4-januari-2025 (https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-4-januari-2025)   

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into Bridge Over Troubled Water, the ambitious, emotional final studio album from Simon & Garfunkel. From its sweeping orchestration to its gospel-inspired title track, we explore how the duo pushed beyond folk roots, captured a moment of cultural change, and quietly reached the end of their partnership—while creating one of the most enduring albums of all time. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Send us a text Get ready to count it down! In this episode, we're ranking our Top 5 Songs with a Number in the Title — from chart-topping classics to unexpected favorites. Play along as we debate, reminisce, and see if your favorite number made the list! Playlist on YouTube MusicSupport the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

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Send us a text We're spinning Led Zeppelin III, the album that flipped the script on what hard rock could be. Join us as we dive into the band's acoustic detour, the cabin-in-the-mountains inspiration, and the songs that proved Zeppelin could groove just as hard unplugged. From “Immigrant Song” to “That's the Way,” this one's all about the sound of a band evolving in real time. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. On Today’s Show: Dennis talks to Christopher Clark, professor of modern European history at the University of Cambridge. His new book is The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Links, in order of their mention on the podcast:Kierkegaard parable Andrew cites: From the Journal: Empty Nutshells...God would be loved. Therefore He wants Christians. To love God is to be a Christian...Now "man's" knavish interest consists in creating millions and millions of Christians, the more the better, all men if possible; for thus the whole difficulty of being a Christian vanishes, being a Christian and being a man amounts to the same thing, and we find ourselves where paganism ended. Christendom has mocked God and continues to mock Him—just as if to a man who is a lover of nuts, instead of bringing him one nut with a kernel, we were to bring him tons and millions...of empty nuts, and then make this show of our zeal to comply with his wish.Soren Kierkegaard, Attack Upon “Christendom” 1854-1855, translated with an introduction by Walter Lowrie, The Beacon Press, Boston, 1956. p. 156.John Frame, "Machen's Warrior Children" in Sung Wook Chung, ed., Alister E. McGrath and Evangelical Theology (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003).Norman Cohn, The Pursuit of the Millennium: Revolutionary Millenarians and Mystical Anarchists of the Middle Ages.Rodney Stark, God's Battalions: The Case for the Crusades.Jonathan Riley-Smith, The Crusades: A History. (Other histories of the Crusades by Riley-Smith.)Augustine, Confessions. (Warhorn published an excellent short biography of Augustine by Dr. Josh Congrove titled Behold My Heart: The Life and Legacy of Augustine. Congrove has his doctorate in classics and he recommends the following translations of the Confessions: to those who want simple English, either Henry Chadwick or John Ryan; but the best translation remains F. J. Sheed.Derek Thompson, "Everything Is Television: A theory of culture and attention."Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show.Richard Baxter, Autobiography.Richard Baxter, The Reformed Pastor.Lewis Bayly, The Practice of Piety.John Owen, D. D., A Discourse Concerning Evangelical Love, Church Peace, and Unity; With the Occasions and Reasons of Present Differences and Divisions about Things Sacred and Religious, (London: Doxman Newman, at the Kings-Armes in the Poultry, 1673).Christopher Clark, The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914.Paul Johnson, Modern Times Revised Edition: The World from the Twenties to the Nineties.Westminster Confession: Chapter XVII Of the Perseverance of the Saints | Chapter XVIII Of Assurance of Grace and SalvationWestminster Larger Catechism: Of the Perseverance of the Saints and Of Assurance of Grace and Salvation***Out of Our Minds Podcast: Pastors Who Say What They Think. For the love of Christ and His Church. Out of Our Minds is a production of New Geneva Academy. Are you interested in preparing for ordained ministry with pastors? Have a desire to grow in your knowledge and fear of God? Apply at www.newgenevaacademy.com. Master of Divinity / Bachelor of DivinityCertificate in Bible & TheologyIntro and outro music is Psalm of the King, Psalm 21 by My Soul Among Lions. Out of Our Minds audio, artwork, episode descriptions, and notes are property of New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media, published with permission by Transistor, Inc. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us a text In this episode, we're cranking up the volume and letting the music do the talking. Join us as we count down our Top 5 instrumental tracks — from iconic movie themes to unforgettable rock and jazz masterpieces. No vocals, no lyrics — just pure sound and emotion. Which timeless tunes made our list? Plug in and find out! Top 5 Instrumentals playlist on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXHWaVm67pa3aZb5Wgn8PZ1JkMTKrHlPD&si=shd5-HA2eJZJLkoBSupport the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Happy Monday! Fi's off sick, so Robbie Millen, literary editor of The Times and The Sunday Times, is keeping her seat warm - and he attempts a little poem for the privilege. Jane and Robbie chat unbroken Britain, managing younger colleagues, and Robbie shares his book picks for the week.Robbie's picks were: 'A Far Cry From Kensington' by Muriel Spark, 'Look Closer: How to Get More Out of the Books You Love' by Robert Douglas-Fairhurst and 'A Scandal in Königsberg' by Christopher Clark. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith.You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a text In this episode, we turn up the volume on Pearl, the final and most defining album of Janis Joplin's remarkable career. Released just months after her death in 1970, Pearl captures both the wild, unfiltered energy and the heartbreaking vulnerability that made Janis a once-in-a-generation voice. We explore how she poured her soul into songs like “Cry Baby,” “Mercedes Benz,” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” crafting a record that feels both triumphant and tragically final.Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Software developers combine Artificial Intelligence with IT Operations and have produced a new acronym called AIOps. Today, we explored some of the best practices for making software development more productive with AIOps.   Legacy systems are an excellent application for AIOps, but Kevin Walsh from the GAO notes that it may be more economical to maintain legacy systems in place.   Christopher Clark from the U.S. Marine Corps suggests listening to users through starting AI Task Forces. They can help identify the use cases that would validate the expense of moving to AIOps.   One obvious win might be minimal risk, high-impact activities. Clark mentions preventative maintenance as a potential target. ROI from reducing costs can be apparent. Furthermore, a help desk can pose a negligible risk and have a relatively high impact on servicing needs of Marines.   One likely candidate for applied AIOps is managing the changes in a code set that takes place. BMC's Katie Tierney states that in a typical DevSecOps environment, there could be thousands of changes a day, which exceeds human capability.   The overview is apparent:  ensure appropriate oversight, governance, and transparency measures are in place when deploying agentic AI systems.        

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into Drama (1980), one of the most surprising and divisive albums in the Yes catalog. With Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman gone, the band recruited Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of The Buggles, reshaping the group's sound for a new decade. We explore the bold risks Yes took during this turbulent lineup shift, the mix of progressive rock tradition with fresh new wave energy, and the album's long-lasting legacy among fans. From the thunderous opener “Machine Messiah” to the radio-friendly “Into the Lens,” we break down what makes Drama a fascinating turning point in Yes's history. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

August 31, 2025 - Rev. Christopher Clark

Author Christopher Clark joins the Elite Publishing Podcast to discuss his gripping new book, Rats in a Cage. In this interview, he opens up about his journey from addiction and prison to writing a bestselling psychological thriller. - Christopher shares his personal struggles with addiction and the turning point that led him to write his book- The inspiration behind Rats in a Cage and what makes it a unique blend of fiction and real-life events- The impact the book has had on readers, including reconnecting with old acquaintances and helping others facing addiction- Tips for aspiring writers on overcoming self-doubt and getting their stories onto the pageCheck out the episode to hear Christopher's powerful story and learn more about his path to international bestseller status

Send us a text In 1983, ZZ Top traded some of their raw Texas blues grit for a sleek, synth-polished sound—and drove straight into music history. Eliminator wasn't just another album; it was a cultural moment. Packed with hits like “Gimme All Your Lovin',” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Legs,” the record turned the bearded bluesmen into MTV icons, thanks to a series of unforgettable music videos starring hot rods, cool girls, and cooler riffs. In this episode, we'll explore how producer Bill Ham and the band blended boogie-blues with New Wave gloss, the surprising role of sequencers and drum machines, and how the Eliminator coupe became as famous as the music itself. From garage rock roots to chart-topping superstardom, this is the story of ZZ Top's turbocharged masterpiece. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Send us a text In this episode, we dive headfirst into the lush, cinematic dreamscape of Eldorado, Electric Light Orchestra's breakthrough concept album from 1974. Jeff Lynne leads us on a fantastical journey through escapism, orchestral rock, and storytelling at its finest. From the haunting elegance of “Boy Blue” to the sweeping grandeur of “Eldorado Finale,” this episode dissects why Eldorado marked a turning point for the band—and for symphonic rock as a whole. Buckle up for a ride through a dream world powered by strings, synthesizers, and unfiltered ambition. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into a classic rock debate that has divided fans for decades: Tommy or Quadrophenia — which is The Who's definitive rock opera? One is a groundbreaking tale of a deaf, dumb, and blind boy that launched the band into concept album royalty; the other, a raw and deeply personal coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Mod culture.  Expect passionate opinions, deep cuts, and a few surprises as we try to settle the score once and for all. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Unlocked after 1 year for patrons only: We review the diplomatic landscape of Europe on the eve of war in the summer of 1914—and then trace the dizzying cascade of events that followed after the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. We get a handle on the ensuing crisis that ricocheted through embassies, banquet halls, and barracks all across Europe, and plunged all the great powers of the continent into a war that soon spread around the world. Suggested further reading: Christopher Clark, “The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914”; Margaret MacMillan, “The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914”; Barbara Tuchman, “The Guns of August.” Image: Photograph of nine kings (George V of Britain seated, center; Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany standing, in red), at Windsor, for funeral of Edward VII of Britain, May, 1910. Please sign up to hear all patron-only lectures, including recent series on the Dead Sea Scrolls & the Epic of Gilgamesh: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=5530632

Send us a textThis week, we're throwing it back to 1985 and diving into Brothers in Arms—the album that made Dire Straits a household name (and gave us one of the most iconic guitar riffs ever). We're talking Money for Nothing, Walk of Life, moody war ballads, and that smooth, clean production that still hits decades later.We'll chat about how this album ended up being one of the first big digital recordings  and why Mark Knopfler's guitar playing feels like butter on a hot biscuit.  Grab your headphones and let's hang out with Brothers in Arms—it's gonna be a good one. Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Send us a textWhat makes a great opening cut on an album? One that get things going right away, one that is part of a larger theme, or is it something else? We're tacking a very wide, yet narrow subject field. Send us your picks and we'll add them to the exclusive YouTube Music playlistListen to the playlist on YouTube MusicSupport the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Send us a textThis episode dives deep into the nuanced conversation surrounding streaming services, unraveling whether they truly live up to the promises of affordability and access. The discussion touches on the evolution from traditional media to digital consumption, addressing the cost implications and psychological effects of limitless choices. We explore the complexities of music streaming and the often-overlooked relationship between content creators and revenue. Our overarching message encourages listeners to curate their media experiences, revisit physical collections, and utilize alternative resources for a richer connection to music and films.• Exploration of streaming's impact on media consumption • Discussion on Netflix's rise from DVD rentals to a streaming powerhouse • Examination of the costs associated with multiple streaming subscriptions • Consideration of 'doom scrolling' and the effects on viewer engagement • Insights into how streaming has transformed music consumption • Encouragement to curate rather than only consume media • Discovery of alternatives to traditional streaming services and physical media optionsTarifold media storage optionsSupport the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

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Send us a textWe're kicking off season 5 with an underappreciated gem. Cloud Nine is Harrison's comeback after a 5-year hiatus from recording. Finding his mojo with the help of Jeff Lynne, Cloud Nine is a beauty to behold and gets better with age.Support the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Pierre-Édouard Deldique reçoit dans son émission Idées, sous le thème du réveil des peuples : Christopher Clark, professeur d'Histoire à l'Université de Cambridge pour son livre « 1848, le printemps des peuples, se battre pour un monde nouveau ». Il a acquis une notoriété mondiale, depuis son livre écrit en 2012 : « Les Somnambules. Été 1914 : comment l'Europe a marché vers la guerre ».

Send us a textCited as one of the most influential albums of all time, and certainly the cornerstone of the Americana and roots music movement of the late 60's, The Band emerge from Dylan's shadow to carve their own unique musical path, and it started right here. Support the showFollow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Send us a textWe're revisiting The Police with their 3rd album, Zeyatta Mondatta. The 80's are ushered in with a fantastic sounding collection of reggae/ska/jazz influenced songs, as The Police ramp up and begin their rise to the top of the music world. Christopher Clark is on hand to join us in the first episode of 2025!Support the showFollow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Host Dave Schlom is joined by UC Riverside biologist and hummingbird expert Christopher Clark for a fascinating and in-depth look at the smallest birds' lives.

Send us a textWe're unwrapping another Christmas classic-Nat King Cole's 1963 album The Christmas Song. It's not often that when an artist re-records a song the later version is better, but in this case, after 3 other versions, Cole's final one is far and above the best! Christopher Clark gives the album a listen for the first time and joins us by the fireside.The "original" All I Want for Christmas is You by Vince Vance and the ValiantsSupport the showFollow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Send us a textWe're diving into another classic from the Dead. American Beauty finds the group honing in on the folk/rock sound that would come to define them, while also delivering some of their best studio recorded vocal work. The tag team of Kevin and Christopher Clark are on hand to help break it all down.Support the showFollow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Halloween candy and rhubarb pieLithium batteries and Tesla firesAn AI podcast summary of Evangel Presbytery's book, Abortion and the Church.Twentieth-century growth in bloodshedWorldwide population declineDesensitized to life, death, and abortionGoPro videos, movies, and bloodshed Men and war, women and childbirthTrue and false prophetsDiscernment and credulityRoman Catholic popes and Evangelical celebritiesTrue job security for pastorsPastors who tell the truthButchers and surgeons barred from juriesWake Up, Sleeper: best music Andrew helped write and record Final shout-out to Michael and Lauren BuschbacherLinks:Evangel Presbytery, Abortion and the ChurchForeign Affairs article, “The Age of Depopulation” (October 10, 2024)Christopher Clark, The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914Norman Cohn, The Pursuit of the Millennium: Revolutionary Millenarians and Mystical Anarchists of the Middle Ages“Of Duties to Animals and Spirits,” Immanuel Kant, Lectures on EthicsCD titled, Wake Up, Sleeper; If you have Apple Music, just say “Hey Siri, play CD Wake Up Sleeper EP by Good Shepherd Band). Make sure you listen to the first four tracks, in order.***Out of Our Minds Podcast: Pastors Who Say What They Think. For the love of Christ and His Church.Out of Our Minds is a production of New Geneva Academy. Are you interested in preparing for ordained ministry with pastors? Have a desire to grow in your knowledge and fear of God? Apply at www.newgenevaacademy.com.Master of DivinityBachelor of DivinityCertificate in Bible & TheologyGroundwork: The Victory of Christ & The Great ConversationIntro and outro music is Psalm of the King, Psalm 21 by My Soul Among Lions.Out of Our Minds audio, artwork, episode descriptions, and notes are property of New Geneva Academy and Warhorn Media, published with permission by Transistor, Inc. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Unlocked after 1 year for patrons only: We consider the turbulent history and politics of the country most often blamed for the outbreak of the First World War -- Germany. The youngest of all the combatant nations in World War I, The German Reich's deep class, regional, and religious divides drove Kaiser Wilhelm and his inner circle to seek national aggrandizement abroad as a source of unity at home--which inadvertently led them to unite their rivals against them and dragged them into a war not of their making. Suggested further reading: Christopher Clark, "Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia"; Mary Fulbrook, "A Concise History of Germany." Image: Hand-Colored Photograph of Kaiser Wilhelm II in Tangier, Morocco, 1905 Please sign up at any level to help keep this podcast coming and to hear all patron-only lectures: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5530632

In 1960, Lady Bird Lake was built by the city of Austin. The river-like reservoir was created as a cooling pond for Austin's then-new city power plant. The 416-acre lake is now primarily used for recreation, but many in the area are now concerned is it the hunting ground for a killer. There have been  multiple deaths reported since 2022. Two more reported in past days.  Even though police have given no indication there are signs of foul play, social media has lit up with speculation. According to the San Antonio Current, rumors of a serial killer hunting young men and dumping their bodies in Lady Bird Lake ran rampant last April. That's when Police recovered the bodies of Jason John, Clifton Axtell, Jonathon Honey, and Christopher Hays-Clark — all between the ages of 20 and 40 and all recovered from Lady Bird Lake. Reegan Aparicio says she has no doubts that her longtime boyfriend Chris Hays-Clark was placed in Lady Bird Lake. The dental nurse says despite police assurances that there was no foul play in Hays-Clark's death, she believes he was already dead when he went into the water. Despite family concerns, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon says, "Nothing has come to light that would indicate that there is a serial killer in Austin." Joining Nancy Grace Today: Reegan Aparicio - Mother to Christopher Clark's (son) Friend, GoFundMe:  Alan Bennett – Former Assistant District Attorney; Partner at Gunter, Bennett, and Anthes Dr. Dana Anderson – Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Expert; Twitter: @psychologydrcom, TikTok: @psychologydr Dennis Franks - Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent, President of Investigative & Security Global Solutions Dr. Kendall Crowns – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) and Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School  Brianna Hollis - Crime Reporter, KXAN News; IG: @brihollis_, X: @brihollisNEWS, FB: Brianna Hollis News  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1960, Lady Bird Lake was built by the city of Austin. The river-like reservoir was created as a cooling pond for Austin's then-new city power plant. The 416-acre lake is now primarily used for recreation, but many in the area are now concerned is it the hunting ground for a killer. There have been 10 deaths reported since 2022: four in 2022, five in 2023, and one in the past few days. Even though police have given no indication there are signs of foul play, social media has lit up with speculation. According to the San Antonio Current, rumors of a serial killer hunting young men and dumping their bodies in Lady Bird Lake ran rampant last April. That's when Police recovered the bodies of Jason John, Clifton Axtell, Jonathon Honey, and Christopher Hays-Clark — all between the ages of 20 and 40 and all recovered from Lady Bird Lake. Reegan Aparicio says she has no doubts that her longtime boyfriend Chris Hays-Clark was placed in Lady Bird Lake. The dental nurse says despite police assurances that there was no foul play in Hays-Clark's death, she believes he was already dead when he went into the water. That sentiment, according to DailyMail, is shared by others who have lost loved ones to the lake. Jason John's parents also believe there is more to his disappearance and his former roommate believes he was drugged. Martin Gutierrez's brother says he believes Martin was murdered in 2018. Despite family concerns, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon says, "Nothing has come to light that would indicate that there is a serial killer in Austin." Aparicio says she believes the Austin Police Department is failing her and the other Lady Bird Lake victims' families. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Reegan Aparicio - Mother to Christopher Clark's (son) Friend, GoFundMe:  Alan Bennett – Former Assistant District Attorney; Partner at Gunter, Bennett, and Anthes Dr. Dana Anderson – Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Expert; Twitter: @psychologydrcom, TikTok: @psychologydr Dennis Franks - Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent, President of Investigative & Security Global Solutions Dr. Kendall Crowns – Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth) and Lecturer: University of Texas Austin and Texas Christian University Medical School  Brianna Hollis - Crime Reporter, KXAN News; IG: @brihollis_, X: @brihollisNEWS, FB: Brianna Hollis News  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.