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This week, we're diving into City Lights Theater Company's production of Dial M for Murder and sharing our thoughts on this suspenseful, classic thriller. We talk about the performances, staging, and what makes this production such an engaging night of theatre.

Rae Alexandra has 35 stories to share with you, plus her own. In this Women's History Month episode, meet and get to know Rae. She recently published a book with City Lights Publishing called Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area. It's of course available at City Lights, but you can also find it at your local independent bookstore. I read the book and could not put it down. Only toward the end of the 35 essays did I start to recognize the women Rae features. I love history and I love learning and I have mixed feelings about the fact that there are so many rad women whose stories are untold. Thank you, Rae Alexandra, for shining on a light on these incredible women. These days, she's a staff writer at KQED. But Rae's story starts in Wales in the UK. She grew up in Cardiff, the capital of the country. (I learn in the conversation that Wales is a country. I also learn that "United Kingdom" and "Great Britain" are the same thing. Now, British vs. English we don't touch, for obvious reasons. But I digress …) Ed. note: I'll describe my conversation with Rae as two Gen Ex journalist types with ADHD (is that redundant?) doing their best to be linear. To me, the meanderings of our talk are totally normal. Rae says that Wales is delightful and has all the best castles, but that's because of the number times the country has been invaded and conquered. Close to where her mom lives today is a castle that boasts the world's largest crossbow. When I ask when Rae was born (1978), we discover that she's a horse as in Year of the Horse (aka 2026). Cool. Rae continued to call Cardiff home up through her college years. She didn't go to another school outside of Wales that had accepted her because she was attached to a group of skateboarders in her hometown. After she graduated, though, she moved to London. Music has been central for Rae as far back as she remembers (same). She shares stories of being maybe 5 and listening to the Top 40 with her cassette recorder ready to nab her favorite songs (same). According to Rae, the English look down on the Welsh, and have for some time, based on classist generalizations. Wales is where the UK mines most of its coal. London-types consider their neighbors to the southwest feral, and in some regards, the Welsh are, she says. In the Eighties, she remembers stories about IRA bombings appearing on the news nightly. Also, in Wales, miners went on strike and everyone knew about it. Rae says that Wales in the Eighties was essentially like listening to The Clash. We go on a sidebar about siblings, birth order, and what it means to be the youngest, which Rae and I both are. Growing up, she was close with both her older sisters. Today, one lives in Australia and the other lives in the London suburbs. Around age 10, Rae discovered metal. By 12, she decided that she would become a music journalist. In her teen years, she "snuck" her writing into local and college newspapers. The music journalism she consumed in those days included publications like Smash Hits, Kerrang!, NME, and Melody Maker. In fact, her first job out of college was at Kerrang! We go on a sidebar on the whole idea of living somewhere vs. visiting, and how they're so totally different on every level. I use Chicago, where I lived for a full six months in the Nineties, as my example. Rae offers up a stay in Brooklyn as hers. That job at Kerrang! is what brought Rae to London, another place she found impossible to live. I ask her to expound on what it was about the place, and she indulges me. She says that you have to be obscenely wealthy to live in Central London, so most folks are forced to the outskirts. But the jobs are in the middle of town, and so you end up spending around two or three hours a day commuting underground. It was/is also gray—the weather, the architecture—and the people in London were, as Rae describes it, hostile. When she goes into detail about the ways in which they were hostile, we agree that only you get to shit on your own hometown. People who aren't from there aren't allowed. It's a rule. Look it up. After a year working for the magazine in London, Rae met a guy from San Francisco. She'd been to The City and even spent significant time here working for Maximum Rock 'n' Roll. (At this point in the recording, I mistakenly call the BBQ place near Hayes and Divisadero until sometime in the early 2000s "Brothers." It was in fact called Brother in-law's. My apologies.) She moved in with that guy she met, lived with him for six months in London, and then it was time for him to come home to SF. He asked her if she wanted to join him and she accepted. She had already transitioned to freelance writing for the magazine, because office life didn't suit her, so work wasn't so much a problem. But upon arrival, she soon discovered how difficult it was to do anything without a Social Security number. That added an extra layer to moving here. But it wasn't the place itself or its people that made things hard. It was the system, so to speak. Also, while she was getting settled and learning how to survive in the US without an SSN, she started to see that the guy was, let's just say, not for her. She felt he'd been playing the long game when they lived together in London, but once back on his home turf, some of his sociopath tendencies emerged. It was 2002 and she lived in Bernal Heights on Cortland. She spent most of her time in the Mission, just down the hill. After a short time, the guy convinced her that they needed to get married, so they moved back to London. The marriage lasted three months, and Rae returned to her new home—San Francisco. When she came back, she experienced a stretch of housing instability. You could call it "couch surfing," but either way, it was dicey. Six months or so later, things settled. It was easier to live cheaply in the early 2000s, also. A $5 burrito could be a whole day's worth of food. And Rae had befriended enough bartenders that she rarely paid full-price for booze. She describes "The Blackout Triangle" of Killowatt, Delirium, and Dr. Bombay's. She also regularly visited Beauty Bar until that place went downhill. Check back this Thursday for Part 2 with Rae Alexandra. We recorded this episode at Vesuvio in North Beach in February 2026. Photography by Jeff Hunt

Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes reads from her new novel The Pōhaku, published by HarperVia. You can purchase copies of The Pōhaku here: https://citylights.com/pohaku/ Originally held onsite at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Parliamo di un brutto Arsenal-Chelsea ma anche della lotta Champions, di una middle class veramente strana e delle due di Manchester che sembrano più vive che mai.Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League dell'universo V2B Media, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music

City Lights and Duke University Press celebrate the publication of My Father, the Messiah: A Memoir – by Gil Z. Hochberg, published by Duke University Press. You can purchase copies of My Father, the Messiah: A Memoir here: https://citylights.com/my-father-the-messiah/ Originally broadcast via Zoom on Tuesday, January 17, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation Content Warning: This episode contains a brief mention of self-harm/suicide.

Parliamo di Manchester City-Newcastle e del North London Derby nella lotta al titolo ma anche di un sorprendente West Ham-Bournemouth e di esoneri che sembrano sempre lì lì per arrivare. Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League dell'universo V2B Media, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music

City Lights and Melville House Books celebrate the publication of Crucible – By John Sayles, published by Melville House. You can purchase copies of Crucible here: https://citylights.com/new-fiction-in-hardcover/crucible-3/ Originally held on site and broadcast via Zoom on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Commentiamo gli esoneri di Thomas Frank dal Tottenham e Sean Dyche dal Nottingham Forest ma anche il pubblico inglese che riscopre come si stava prima del VAR, un po' di FA Cup e lo scontro per la vetta della Championship.Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League dell'universo V2B Media, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music

In una puntata più leggera del solito commentiamo gli esoneri di Thomas Frank dal Tottenham e Sean Dyche dal Nottingham Forest ma anche gli inglesi che riscoprono il calcio senza VAR e un po' di FA Cup e Championship. Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music

Sarah Grounds always had a heart to serve. As a result, she went into the medical field. But she felt the Lord calling her to something more. In 2013, Sarah answered that call and started City Lights to help serve those experiencing homelessness. Want to become a partner?www.faithignite.us/donate

Après dix ans à l'AS Saint-Etienne, Yohan Benalouane a joué en Italie (Cesena, Parme, Atalanta Bergame, Fiorentina, Novara), en Angleterre (Leicester, Nottingham Forest) et en en Grèce (Aris Salonique), disputant également la Coupe du monde 2018 en Russie avec la Tunisie. Autant d'expériences qu'il nous raconte sans concession, notamment les coulisses du sacre historique de Leicester en Premier League en 2016. Partie 1️⃣

Readings and conversation with Tshaka Campbell, Lorna Dee Cervantes, Paul S. Flores, Margaret Elysia Garcia, and Briana Muñoz, as City Lights celebrates an exceptional indie press. Founded by Matt Sedillo and David A. Romero, El Martillo Press publishes writers whose pens strike the page with clear intent; words with purpose to pry apart assumed norms and to hammer away at injustice. To learn more about El Martillo Press visit their website: elmartillopress.com Originally held on site and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Mentre il Manchester United cerca invano la quinta vittoria di fila commentiamo la vittoria contro il Tottenham ma anche Fulham-Everton, Arsenal-Sunderland e soprattutto Manchester City-Liverpool.Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music

On today's newscast: Two killed in Department of Public Safety helicopter crash, Kelly and Gallego pitch a bill to rebuild the North Rim, a new book examines the City Lights bookstore, and more.

City Lights, Project Censored, and Seven Stories Press celebrate the publication of State of The Press 2026 – Edited by Mickey Huff, Shealeigh Voitl, and Andy Lee Roth, published by The Censored Press. You can purchase copies of State of the Free Press 2026 at project-censored.org Originally broadcast via Zoom on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis.Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Nella serata dell'ultimo giorno di calciomercato commentiamo Tottenham-Manchester City e le ripercussioni sulla lotta per il titolo, la grande vittoria del Liverpool sul Newcastle e i trasferimenti più interessanti di questa sessione di mercato.Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music

La League Phase di Champions League arriva alla fine e questa è una puntata speciale di Folkestone in cui vi raccontiamo tutte le partite: Manchester City-Galatasaray con Federico Sborchia, Tottenham-Eintracht con Alessandro Giura, Napoli-Chelsea con Nicola Lozupone, PSG-Newcastle con Massimiliano Bogni, Arsenal-Kairat Almaty con Andrea Rosati e, direttamente da Anfield, Giorgio Capodaglio con Liverpool-Qarabag.Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music

Dana and Tom discuss the silent classic, City Lights (1931) for its 95th anniversary: written and directed by Charlie Chaplin, cinematography by Roland Totheroh and Gordon Pollock, music by Arthur Johnston and Alfred Newman, editing Charlie Chaplin and Willard Nico, starring Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence Lee, Harry Myers, Al Ernest Garcia, and Hank Mann.Plot Summary: City Lights, written, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin, is a silent romantic comedy about a kind-hearted Tramp who falls in love with a blind flower girl. When she mistakes him for a wealthy man, the Tramp goes to great lengths to help her, including befriending a troubled millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk.As the Tramp struggles with poverty and bad luck, his love for the flower girl pushes him toward quiet acts of sacrifice. The film blends slapstick humor with deep emotion, building to a famous final scene that reveals the Tramp's true identity and captures Chaplin's belief in compassion, dignity, and human connection.Chapters:00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for City Lights05:07 Our Relationship(s) with City Lights10:30 Why Does Chaplin Resonate So Much with Critics?14:51 Plot Summary for City Lights15:43 What is City Lights About?19:05 Did You Know?23:13 First Break34:43 Best Performance(s)36:59 Best Scene(s)39:25 Second Break40:10 In Memoriam41:48 Best/Funniest Lines42:50 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy46:12 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance50:45 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance53:58 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness58:11 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:00:30 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:02:50 Remaining Questions for City Lights01:07:18 Remaining Thoughts01:13:35 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/city-lights-1931For the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:City Lights, Charlie Chaplin, silent film, romantic comedy, film analysis, movie review, cinematic legacy, film history, emotional storytelling, classic cinemaRonny Duncan Studios

Baraka Books, the Before Columbus Foundation, and City Lights celebrate the publication of BLIND PERSISTENCE: The History of the Before Columbus Foundation – Edited by Ishmael Reed and Justin Desmangles (with Carla Blank and Tennessee Reed), published by Baraka Books. You can purchase copies of BLIND PERSISTENCE: The History of the Before Columbus Foundation here: https://citylights.com/poetry-criticism-biographies/blind-persistence-before-columbus-found/ Originally held at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Una lunga analisi su Arsenal-Manchester United, il punto su Manchester City e Aston Villa, il Liverpool che torna a faticare e un po' di riflessioni sul calciomercato.Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music

Welcome back to another episode of the Otakuology Podcast!

Tornano le coppe europee e torna anche Folkestone. In questa puntata Andrea Rosati ci racconta Inter-Arsenal, Nicola Lozupone Newcastle-PSV e Giorgio Capodaglio Olympique Marsiglia-Liverpool.Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music

City Lights and the Penguin Poets Series celebrate the publication of Mesopotopia – By Anne Waldman, published by Penguin Books. You can purchase copies of Mesopotopia here: https://citylights.com/mesopotopia/ Originally held at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Nonostante una redazione ridotta abbiamo parlato del Derby di Manchester, di allenatori che forse si dimettono o forse vengono esonerati, del Brentford e di un Arsenal che allunga anche senza vincere.Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music

City Lights and Akashic Books celebrate the publication of The Royal We – by Roddy Bottum, published by Akashic Books. You can purchase copies of The Royal We here: https://citylights.com/royal-we/ Originally held at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Due parole su Tottenham e Fulham, il terzo turno di FA Cup ma soprattutto le domande dei nostri ascoltatori. Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music

City Lights celebrates the publication of Word Time – by devorah major, published by City Lights Books. You can purchase copies of Word Time here:https://citylights.com/general-poetry/word-time/ Originally held at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, November 7, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Asher's Journey: City Lights vs. Farm Life Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-21-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בחווה, בצפון ההרים, הסתדרה המשפחה לקראת חנוכה.En: On the farm, in the northern mountains, the family prepared for Chanukah.He: החורף הביא קור עליז, עם שלג קל בצידי השדות.En: The winter brought cheerful cold, with light snow on the edges of the fields.He: אשר עמד ליד החלון, מביט באורות המנצנצים מהחנוכיות על אדן החלון.En: Asher stood by the window, gazing at the twinkling lights from the chanukiyot on the windowsill.He: הוא חשב על השינוי בחייו.En: He thought about the changes in his life.He: “אשר!En: "Asher!"He: ” קראה מרים, אמו, מהסלון.En: called Miriam, his mother, from the living room.He: “אנחנו מתחילים לאפות סופגניות.En: "We are starting to bake sufganiyot.He: אתה רוצה להצטרף?En: Do you want to join?"He: ” אשר נאנח בעדינות והתקרב לסלון.En: Asher sighed gently and approached the living room.He: העיר הגדולה הייתה כל כך רחוקה, אבל בלבו עדיין הייתה קרובה.En: The big city was so far away, yet it still felt close in his heart.He: “כן, כמובן.En: "Yes, of course.He: אני בא לעזור.En: I'm coming to help."He: ”נועה, אחותו הצעירה, רצה אליו בחיוך רחב.En: Noa, his younger sister, ran to him with a wide smile.He: “אתה יודע, אבא מספר על ההתמודדות בעבודת השדה.En: "You know, Dad talks about the challenges of fieldwork.He: אולי תוכל לעזור בסופ״ש הזה.En: Maybe you can help this weekend."He: ” “אני אחשוב על זה,” אמר אשר, קצת בחוסר רצון, זוכר את ההבטחות שנתן במקום עבודתו בעיר.En: "I'll think about it," said Asher, a bit reluctantly, remembering the promises he made at his job in the city.He: הוא הרגיש קרוע בין שני עולמות.En: He felt torn between two worlds.He: בהכנות לחגיגה, אשר הרהר.En: As they prepared for the celebration, Asher pondered.He: הוא רצה לחבר את חיי העיר עם החווה.En: He wanted to connect city life with the farm.He: הוא הרגיש שעליו להוכיח למשפחתו שהוא עדיין מחובר לשורשיו.En: He felt he needed to prove to his family that he was still connected to his roots.He: בערב החגיגה, כאשר האורחים הגיעו והחווה התמלאה בצחוק וניחוחות מטעמים מסורתיים, אשר נעמד באמצע הסלון.En: On the evening of the celebration, as guests arrived and the farm filled with laughter and the aromas of traditional dishes, Asher stood in the middle of the living room.He: “כולם,” הוא פנה למשפחתו שנאספה סביבו.En: "Everyone," he addressed his family gathered around him.He: “אני רוצה להגיד משהו.En: "I want to say something."He: ”אביו, ידיו עדיין עם קמח, התקרב.En: His father, his hands still covered with flour, approached.He: “מה יש לך לומר, אשר?En: "What do you have to say, Asher?"He: ”“אני אוהב את החיים בעיר,” התחיל אשר, מביט לכל אחד בעיניים.En: "I love life in the city," Asher began, looking each one in the eyes.He: “אבל אני גם אוהב את המשפחה ואת החווה.En: "But I also love the family and the farm.He: אני חשבתי כיצד נוכל לחבר בין הדברים.En: I've thought about how we can connect these things."He: ”מרים חייכה בעדינות, “כסיסמה, אנחנו תמיד איתך.En: Miriam smiled gently, "As a motto, we're always with you."He: ”אשר נשם עמוק והדליק את החנוכייה.En: Asher took a deep breath and lit the chanukiah.He: “רק על ידי שילוב, אני מרגיש שלם.En: "Only through integration do I feel whole.He: החנוכה הזה הוא סמל לכך.En: This Chanukah is a symbol of that."He: ”בסיום החגיגה, נעמדו כל המשפחה סביב אשר והחנוכייה הנוצצת.En: At the end of the celebration, the whole family stood around Asher and the sparkling chanukiah.He: אביו שם יד על כתפו.En: His father placed a hand on his shoulder.He: “אנחנו גאים בך, אשר.En: "We are proud of you, Asher.He: לא משנה מה תעשה או היכן תהיה.En: No matter what you do or where you are."He: ”בלהט החגיגה, אשר מצא שלווה חדשה.En: In the heat of the celebration, Asher found a new peace.He: הוא ידע שלמרות כל השינויים והאתגרים, המשפחה תמיד תהיה המשענת שלו.En: He knew that despite all the changes and challenges, his family would always be his support.He: כאן, במרכז החווה, תחת האורות המנצנצים של חנוכה, הוא גילה איזון חדש בחייו.En: Here, in the heart of the farm, under the twinkling lights of Chanukah, he discovered a new balance in his life. Vocabulary Words:prepared: הסתדרהpondered: הרהרintegrated: שילובreluctantly: בחוסר רצוןtwinkling: מנצנציםconnected: מחוברbalance: איזוןgazingly: מביטintegration: שילובnorthern: צפוןproved: להוכיחcelebration: חגיגהapproached: התקרבsymbol: סמלremote: רחוקהfeasible: אפשריtwilight: דמדומיםcontemplated: חשבaromas: ניחוחותfieldwork: עבודת השדהconnect: לחברflour: קמחmotto: סיסמהroots: שורשיוrevealed: גילהsupport: משענתcheerful: עליזpromise: הבטחותsparkling: נוצצתchallenges: אתגריםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

City Lights celebrates the publication of Fruto: Bearing the Burden of Care – by Daniela Rea – Translator: John Gibler – published by City Lights Books. You can purchase copies of Fruto: Bearing the Burden of Care here: https://citylights.com/fruto-bearing-the-burden-of-care/ Originally held at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

City Lights and Litquake celebrate the publication of We Are Green and Trembling – by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, published by New Directions. You can purchase copies of We Are Green and Trembling from City Lights here: https://citylights.com/we-are-green-trembling/ Originally held at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday day, October 16, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

In this episode of The Paddy Wagon Podcast, Mike sits down with author Lenore Focht to talk about her incredible journey from city life in Regina (not to be confused with Idiot Mike's fictional "Ra-Geena" location) to running a ranch in rural Saskatchewan. Lenore opens up about what it's really like to leave the city behind and embrace ranch life — from unexpected wildlife encounters to the everyday realities of teaching, parenting, and marriage. We also dive into her new memoir and the powerful stories behind it, including candid conversations about mental health, grief, and the ups and downs of family life. With plenty of humor and heart, Lenore shares how writing became a form of healing and why being honest and vulnerable in storytelling matters. This episode is full of real-life lessons, laughs, and inspiration for anyone going through big life changes or looking for relatable, uplifting stories. Be sure to check out and follow Lenore's socials and grab a copy of her book!!!  You won't regret it! https://www.lfocht.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579246496050 https://www.instagram.com/lfocht_authorsk/ https://x.com/lfocht_authorsk https://a.co/d/dUVXDOg https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/small-town-chaos-l-focht/1147805964?ean=9781069485403     Episode Sponsors:   Mometu   https://mometu.com/   Looking for your next movie, documentary or TV show to binge?  Tired of seeing the same 20 movies recommended over and over?  Look no further than Mometu!!  Great content isn't reserved for 2 or 3 bigger streaming services we've all used and it doesn't always come in the form of a 100 million dollar budget.  Mometu helps you discover often under-served content.  Some of the best films you've never heard of are out there waiting to be enjoyed.  Don't let the algorithms tell you what's up next.  Mometu has over 10,000 hand-curated titles…. All free… All the time!  Put an end to those subscription services today. The Mometu app is available for phones, smart TVs and can also be streamed over the web.   Intro/Outro Music Provided by: https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/achaidh-cheide https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/celtic-impulse Be sure to follow the Paddy Wagon on IG @Paddywagonpod and check us out at https://paddywagonpodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/paddywagonpodcast Paddy Wagon Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio and all your other favorite platforms   If you'd like to submit questions, comments, hot takes or just have me respond to some of your random thoughts with some random thoughts of my own…. Please be sure to leave us a message at: https://whatayarn.com/paddywagonpodcast and you'll be featured on a future episode.

Description: City Lights and Princeton University Press celebrate the publication of Police Against the Movement: The Sabotage of the Civil Rights Struggle and the Activists Who Fought Back – By Joshua Clark Davis – Published by Princeton University Press. You can purchase copies of Police Against the Movement: The Sabotage of the Civil Rights Struggle and the Activists Who Fought Back here: https://citylights.com/new-nonfiction-in-hardcover/police-against-the-movement-sabotage-o/ Originally held at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

City Lights and Summit Books present Amanda Uhle in conversation with Vendela Vida, celebrating the publication of her memoir Destroy This House, published by Summit Books/Simon & Schuster. You can purchase copies of Destroy This House directly from City Lights here: https://citylights.com/new-nonfiction-in-hardcover/destroy-this-house-memoir/ Originally held at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Konnichiwa and welcome! In this week’s episode, we're following Angela’s adventure through Japan's most iconic cities: Kyoto, Tokyo, and Osaka. From Kyoto's serene temples and winding alleys steeped in tradition, to Tokyo's buzzing neon streets where ancient shrines meet skyscrapers, and on to Osaka's vibrant neighborhoods and famous cuisine—get ready to discover Japan's blend of […]

City Lights and the Center for the Art of Translation present Gabriela Alemán in conversation with Dick Cluster, celebrating the publication of her new book Smoke, published by City Lights Books. You can purchase copies of Smoke directly from City Lights here: https://citylights.com/city-lights-published/smoke/ Originally broadcast via Zoom on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

City Lights presents award-winning investigative journalist Will Potter discussing his new book Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth, from Farm to Fable, published by City Lights Books. You can purchase copies of Little Red Barns directly from City Lights here: https://citylights.com/little-red-barns/ Originally held onsite at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Monday, October 27, 2025. 2024. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rajat's Reunion: Bridging City Lights and Desert Roots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-05-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रजत की मुलाकात रेगिस्तान के समुद्र से होती है, जब वह बस से उतरकर गहरी सांस लेता है।En: रजत meets the ocean of the desert as he steps off the bus and takes a deep breath.Hi: उसकी आंखों को दूर-दूर तक फैले नारंगी रंग के रेत के टीलों और आसमान में फेलती नीली चादर का दृश्य भा जाता है।En: His eyes are enchanted by the sight of the vast orange sand dunes and the blue sheet spreading across the sky.Hi: बार-बार शहर में काम के चलते अपने परिवार से दूर रहने के बाद, रजत आज पहली बार फुर्सत में अपने परिवार के साथ समय बिता रहा था।En: After constantly staying away from his family due to work in the city, रजत is, for the first time, spending leisure time with his family.Hi: आज पुष्कर मेले का दिन था और दीवाली के बाद की मौसम की ठंडक में नया रंग भर रहा था।En: Today was the day of the पुष्कर fair, and the cold weather after दीवाली was adding a new hue.Hi: सूरज की हल्की गरम किरणें राज की त्वचा पर पड़ती हैं, और दूर संगीत की तानें उसके कानों तक पहुंचती हैं।En: The mild warm rays of the sun fall on रज's skin, and the notes of music reach his ears from afar.Hi: उसकी मां, लीला, उसे देख मुस्कुराती हैं और कहती हैं, "राज, हमने तम्हें बहुत याद किया।En: His mother, लीला, smiles at him and says, "राज, we missed you a lot."Hi: " राज की बहन, आऱ्यन, उसे खींचकर ऊंटों के पास ले जाती है।En: राज's sister, आऱ्यन, pulls him towards the camels.Hi: रज के मन में थोड़ी झिझक है, पर उसने निर्णय लिया कि वह इस मेलें में पूरी तरह से भाग लेंगे।En: रज feels a bit hesitant, but he decides to fully participate in the fair.Hi: ऊंट की सवारी उसे अपनी जड़ों से जोड़ती है।En: Riding a camel connects him to his roots.Hi: आऱ्यन उसे ऊंट दौड़ में हिस्सा लेने के लिए चुनौती देता है।En: आऱ्यन challenges him to take part in the camel race.Hi: रेस का हिस्सा बनते हुए, राज बंदिशों से मुक्त हो जाता है।En: As राज becomes a part of the race, he feels liberated from constraints.Hi: ऊंटों की ताल और रेगिस्तान की चपलता में वह खो जाता है।En: He loses himself in the rhythm of the camels and the agility of the desert.Hi: रेस का अंत होते ही राज की शर्म कुछ कम हो जाती है।En: As the race ends, राज's shyness diminishes somewhat.Hi: जैसे-जैसे सूरज डूबता है, रंग बिरंगी तंबुओं और दुकानों की छटा दृश्य को और भी निखार देती है।En: As the sun sets, the vibrant tents and stalls enhance the view.Hi: रेत में बैठी लीला और रजत, सूर्यास्त के समय का आनंद लेते हैं।En: Sitting on the sand, लीला and रजत enjoy the evening.Hi: उनके बीच की खामोशी अब बोझिल नहीं रही।En: The silence between them is no longer burdensome.Hi: राज महसूस करता है कि वह दोनों दुनियाओं का हिस्सा है - शहर का व्यस्त जीवन और रेगिस्तान का शांत स्नेह।En: राज feels that he belongs to both worlds—the bustling life of the city and the serene affection of the desert.Hi: जैसे ही मेले का शोर थमने लगता है, राज और लीला साझा मुस्कान में बंध जाते हैं।En: As the noise of the fair begins to fade, राज and लीला are bound by a shared smile.Hi: राज ने आज न केवल मेलें में हिस्सा लिया, बल्कि नए रूप में अपने परिवार और परंपरा को पाया।En: Today, राज not only participated in the fair but also discovered his family and tradition in a new way.Hi: उसने यह समझ लिया कि वह अपनी नयी और पुरानी पहचान के बीच तालमेल बिठा सकता है।En: He realizes that he can balance his new and old identity.Hi: उस रात, रज तंबू के भीतर सोकर महसूस करता है कि उसने अपनी जड़ों से एक नया बंधन बना लिया है।En: That night, sleeping inside the tent, रज feels he has created a new bond with his roots.Hi: तीनों भाई-बहनों की हंसी और वो यादें जिन्हें वे हमेशा संजोकर रखेंगे, उसके दिल पर मीठी छाप छोड़ देती हैं।En: The laughter of the three siblings and the memories they will always cherish leave a sweet impression on his heart.Hi: वह अपने दिल में एक नया आत्मविश्वास महसूस करता है, जैसे कि उसने अपनी पहचान के दोनों हिस्सों को स्वीकार कर लिया है।En: He feels a new confidence within, as if he has embraced both parts of his identity. Vocabulary Words:enchanted: भा जाताleisure: फुर्सतdunes: टीलोंhue: रंगhesitant: झिझकconstraints: बंदिशोंagility: चपलताvibrant: रंग बिरंगीenhance: निखार देनाserene: शांतaffection: स्नेहburdensome: बोझिलbalance: तालमेलidentity: पहचानembraced: स्वीकारsiblings: भाई-बहनोंcherish: संजोकरconfidence: आत्मविश्वासdiscover: पायाbond: बन्धनtent: तंबूmemories: यादेंliberated: मुक्तnotes: तानेंrealizes: समझsunset: सूर्यास्तparticipate: भागcamels: ऊंटोंtent stalls: तंबुओं और दुकानोंchallenges: चुनौती

Episode Title: Relaxing Visuals for Sleep: Rainy City LightsDescription: Tonight, we drift into the soothing ambiance of a city wrapped in rain. Picture soft showers glistening on pavement, headlights blurring into warm halos, and gentle reflections dancing across windows. We'll guide you through calming visualizations that pair the hush of rainfall with cozy urban scenes—perfect for easing tension, quieting racing thoughts, and preparing your mind for restful sleep.You'll learn simple breathing cues, how to anchor attention with “light-and-rain” imagery, and ways to build a bedtime ritual that signals your body it's time to unwind. Whether you're winding down after a long day or seeking a peaceful break, these rainy city visuals can help you slow down and let go.Give yourself a few minutes to watch—or imagine—the glow of city lights through a rainy window. Small moments of calm add up.Join us next time as we continue exploring gentle practices for deeper relaxation and better sleep.=======DISCLAIMER

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk with Nigel Dreiner about the 1931 classic, City Lights. We talk about the plot, characters, and of course the great Charlie Chaplin. Click to listen!

City Lights celebrates the publication of Indigenous Poetics, edited by Inés Hernández-Ávila and Molly McGlennen, published by Michigan State University Press. You can purchase copies of Indigenous Poetics directly from City Lights here: https://citylights.com/poetry-criticism-biographies/indigenous-poetics/ Originally broadcast via Zoom on Monday, August 18, 2025. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From City Lights to Orchard Nights: Yael's Return Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-02-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בין שדות התפוחים, בחיק הקיבוץ הצפוני, חזרה יעל הביתה.En: Between the apple fields, in the embrace of the northern kibbutz, Yael returned home.He: היא עזבה את העולם העירוני כדי למצוא את שורשיה מחדש.En: She left the urban world to rediscover her roots.He: הנשמה שלה חיפשה מקום שקט, עם תחושת שייכות וחיבור לארץ.En: Her soul was searching for a quiet place, with a sense of belonging and connection to the land.He: עכשיו זה סתיו, והקיבוץ מתכונן לקראת סוכות.En: Now it's autumn, and the kibbutz is preparing for Sukkot.He: האוויר נוצץ מאור השמש ומפושט ניחוחות התפוחים הבשלים.En: The air sparkles with sunlight and is filled with the scent of ripe apples.He: הקהילה כבר עסוקה בהכנות לחגיגות, אך העיקרי הוא קטיף התפוחים - אירוע שמאחד את כולם.En: The community is already busy with preparations for the celebrations, but the main focus is the apple harvest—an event that unites everyone.He: אבי, חבר קיבוץ וותיק ומקובל, עוקב אחרי יעל בעין ספקנית.En: Avi, a veteran and respected member of the kibbutz, observes Yael with a skeptical eye.He: הוא אינו בטוח שהיא תעמוד בדרישות החיים כאן.En: He is unsure if she will meet the demands of life here.He: בשבילו, מסורת וחברות הן מעל הכל.En: For him, tradition and camaraderie are above all.He: ויעל הבריקה מברק צעיר, שונה מכל מה שהוא רגיל לו.En: And Yael shone with youthful brilliance, different from anything he was used to.He: יום קודם לתחילת הקטיף, יעל פונה לאבי.En: A day before the start of the harvest, Yael approaches Avi.He: "אני רוצה לעזור," היא אומרת, הקול שלה יציב.En: "I want to help," she says, her voice steady.He: אבי מביט בה, שאריות ספק נכרכות במבטו.En: Avi looks at her, remnants of doubt lingering in his gaze.He: "את בטוחה?En: "Are you sure?He: אנו צריכים מישהו שיוכל לשאת פעמיים מהרגיל.En: We need someone who can carry twice the usual.He: זה לא למשחק.En: This isn't a game."He: "יעל לא נרתעת.En: Yael is undaunted.He: היא מחליטה להתנדב למטרות המאתגרות ביותר.En: She decides to volunteer for the most challenging tasks.He: היא מתעוררת עם עלות השחר, לקראת יום שבוּע עבודה שהיא יודעת שבסופו יוכיח את עצמו.En: She rises at dawn, ready for a work week she knows will prove itself in the end.He: הימים מתקדמים בין סלי התפוחים, ידיים עובדות והפסקות קצרות.En: The days pass among baskets of apples, working hands, and short breaks.He: גם כששרירי יעלה עייפים, היא לא מוותרת.En: Even when Yael's muscles are tired, she doesn't give up.He: אבי ממשיך לפקח עליה, מבטו עדיין חוקר.En: Avi continues to supervise her, his gaze still inquisitive.He: בחגיגה המרכזית של סוכות, פתאום מגיעה סערה עזה.En: During the main Sukkot celebration, a fierce storm suddenly arrives.He: הרוחות שואגות והגלים יורדים.En: The winds howl, and waves descend.He: הקציר נמצא בסכנה כששלכת מעיפה תפוחים לכל כיוון.En: The harvest is at risk as the wind blows apples in every direction.He: יעל ואבי נזעקים לאסוף את השאריות.En: Yael and Avi rush to gather the remnants.He: ביחד הם עובדים.En: Together they work.He: מרימים, מסדרים, נאבקים ברוח החזקה.En: Lifting, arranging, struggling against the strong wind.He: יעל מתפקדה בעקביות, ואבי נדהם לקבל עזרה שאינה מתקררת.En: Yael performs consistently, and Avi is amazed to receive unwavering help.He: כשהסערה נרגעת, התפוחים נאספים שוב.En: When the storm calms, the apples are collected again.He: האובדן בלתי נמנע, אך הרוח וההתמדה נותרים בלבבות כולם.En: The loss is inevitable, but the spirit and perseverance remain in everyone's hearts.He: הקהילה מתחילה לחגוג את החוסן והאחדות.En: The community begins to celebrate resilience and unity.He: אבי פונה ליעל, נימה חדשה בקולו.En: Avi turns to Yael, a new tone in his voice.He: "את הוכחת את עצמך," הוא אומר בחיוך קטן.En: "You proved yourself," he says with a small smile.He: "ברוך הבא לשבט.En: "Welcome to the tribe."He: "יעל מחייכת בהקלה ובהכרה עצמית.En: Yael smiles with relief and self-recognition.He: היא מצאה את מקומה כאן.En: She found her place here.He: קיבוץ זה לא רק חיים בקבוצה, זה גם לדעת כיצד להתמודד יחד מול הסערות.En: Kibbutz is not just about living in a group; it's also about knowing how to face the storms together. Vocabulary Words:embrace: חיקroots: שורשיהbelonging: שייכותsparkles: נוצץripe: בשליםveteran: וותיקcamaraderie: חברותskeptical: ספקניתundaunted: לא נרתעתvolunteer: להתנדבchallenging: המאתגרותdawn: עלות השחרinquisitive: חוקרfierce: עזהhowl: שואגותremnants: שאריותstruggling: נאבקיםconsistently: בעקביותunwavering: שאינה מתקררתinevitable: בלתי נמנעperseverance: וההתמדהresilience: חוסןtribe: שבטself-recognition: הכרה עצמיתsupervise: לפקחharvest: קטיףcelebrations: חגיגותprepare: מתכונןgaze: מבטprove: יוכיחBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

✦ The late great Radcliffe Bailey was a painter, sculptor, and mixed media artist who produced work that was personal, global, beautiful, complex, and resonated in a way that stayed with you long after you'd seen it. He was a citizen of the world and Atlanta's own. On September 26, the Auburn Avenue Research Library will host a panel entitled "Southern Ground: The Legacy of Radcliffe Bailey and the Future of Black Southern Art." It's absolutely free, and there will be a discussion that honors Bailey's work and explores his enduring influence on contemporary Black Southern art. City Lights Collective Co-Host Jon Goode sat down with curator Karen Comer Lowe, who will be moderating the panel, and artist Shelia Pree Bright, who will sit on the panel, to discuss Bailey, his life, his art, his importance, and the upcoming panel. ✦ City Lights Collective member Shane Harrison spends his days at Arts ATL looking for cultural events to share with readers. He joins us weekly to share highlights, and today his mix includes The Atlanta Indian Film Festival and the Sweet Auburn Music Fest. ✦ ✦ Atlanta author Julie Olivia's new romance novel, "If It Makes You Happy," is described as Gilmore Girls meets the "Pumpkin Spice Café"—but a lot steamier. The slow-burn story is set in 1997 in the small town of Copper Run, Vermont, and tells the story of a recently divorced innkeeper and her new, seemingly perfect next-door neighbor. WABE arts reporter Summer Evans spoke with Olivia about this recent release. ✦ Visual artist and music enthusiast Kosmo Vinyl bought his first LP when he was nine and spent the next several decades immersed in music before beginning his professional career at London's pioneering indie label, "Stiff Records." In 1979, Kosmo started working exclusively with "The Clash" and stayed by their side until the punk icons disbanded in 1986. Over the years, Kosmo's record collection became legendary. In 2014, he began posting about his favorite releases on social media for his series, "Kosmo's Vinyl of the Week." In January, he began joining City Lights weekly to share the stories behind the records he treasures. ✦ Atlanta artist and puppet creator Chantelle Rytter is known for weaving magic into the streets of Atlanta. If you've ever been to the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade, then you've likely seen her in action. Here on the City Lights Collective, she covered our "Collective Joy" beat, talking about events that bring community together in the most beautiful, artistic, and sometimes quirky ways. On Saturday October 4, Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons will host "Where the Weird Things Are," an event that's set to transform the Old Fourth Ward Park. Now this isn't your typical parade — it's an entirely unique experience- a stationary "upside down parade" where giant mystical creatures come to life, and we get to parade around them. City Lights collective co-host Kim Drobes recently caught up with Rytter to learn more about the Collective Joy that awaits us on October 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kristen and Asher hop aboard the Culture Train to Hong Kong to explore its lively streets, sounds, and flavors. They meet Ms. Dan Song, teacher, author, and taichi coach and learn about her Our City Adventure series, including why Hong Kong is one of her featured cities. Together, they taste Hong Kong style egg tarts with their golden flaky crusts and silky custard filling, learn the history of how these treats came to be, and talk about the unique mix of languages and traditions that make Hong Kong so special. You'll hear Asher's first big bite reaction, Ms. Dan's stories about her students and writing, and fun facts about Hong Kong's mix of city energy, countryside escapes, and delicious food culture. You'll even get a peek at what makes dim sum so much more than just a meal...it's a way to gather with friends and family. This episode shows how even a small pastry can carry big stories and bring people together. About Our City Adventure Series : The Our City Adventure series is published by Phoenix Tree Publishing, Inc. These books invite readers to travel vicariously through several of China's exciting cities: Xi'an, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, etc., learning about the local culture, language, foods, and more! Buy Here: https://www.phoenixtree.com/shop Search for "Our City Adventures" and choose a city of your choice- or buy them all!

#53 on the "film" list is one of them classy movies or something. Support us at our podcasting network, Podcastio Podcastius at https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius.  You'll get early episodes of this and out other podcasts, along with a live chat here and there.Speaking of our other podcasts - seriously, you could only listen to various other configurations of us:Luke Loves Pokemon: https://lukelovespkmn.transistor.fm/Time Enough Podcast (Twilight Zone): https://timeenoughpodcast.transistor.fm/Game Game Show (a game show gaming games): https://gamegameshow.transistor.fm/Occult Disney: https://occultdisney.transistor.fm/Podcast: 1999 (where Mark and Matt rap about 70's tv sci-fi): https://podcast1999.transistor.fm/And Matt makes music here:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming Soon: War of the Worlds (lots of them)Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd Modern Times 

Today’s special show was recorded live from Dragon Con. Join City Lights Collective hosts Kim Drobes and Jon Goode as they talk to the diverse communities of Dragon Con. Learn about the art and music of the con and meet the people who help make Atlanta’s biggest fan-based pop culture convention a yearly spectacular. Guests include: Dragon Con’s Art Curator: Tracy Harvey-Bell Fine Art Show Guest of Honor: Donato Giancola Founder of the “Black Geeks of Dragon Con”: Channing Sherman Community Director of the Cosplay Medics: Russell Thorne Co-owners of Joystick Gamebar: Johnny Martinez Drunken Dragon Hotel shop owner and Dragon Con Cult expert: Sven Licht Members of The Loyal Order of the Ribbon Members of the Cult of Marriott Carpet Music Curator and Dragon Con Senior Director: Billy MessinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just like when we struggle after a poor night's sleep, a new study reveals birds also suffer when their sleep is disrupted.

We're remembering the late great director (and Trailers From Hell Guru) Jonathan Kaplan (1947–2025) and re-running our chat with the director of Over The Edge, The Accused, and many more. Jonathan took us on a journey through some of his favorite movies. Movies Referenced In This Episode The Student Teachers (1973)Night Call Nurses (1972)White Line Fever (1975)Truck Turner (1974)Heart Like A Wheel (1983)The Accused (1988)Over The Edge (1979)Modern Times (1936)City Lights (1931)Manhattan (1979) Some Like It Hot (1959)The Apartment (1960)North By Northwest (1959) Moon Pilot (1962) Mr. Billion (1977)White Heat (1949)The Wizard of Oz (1939)The Three Musketeers (1973)The Four Musketeers (1974)Superman (1978)Superman II (1980)The Three Musketeers (1948)Shane (1953) The 400 Blows (1959)8 ½ (1963)Fellini Satyricon (1969)Richard (1972)Millhouse (1971)The Projectionist (1970)El Dorado (1966)The Shootist (1976)Woodstock (1970) Payback (1999)A Hard Day's Night (1964) The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)Billy Liar (1963)Ford Vs Ferrari (2019)The Wild Bunch (1969)The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)Bad Girls (1994)Masters of the Universe (1987)Giant (1956)The More The Merrier (1943) The Graduate (1967) The Victors (1963)…And Justice For All (1979)Citizen Kane (1941)An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1997)The Day of the Dolphin (1973)The Call of the Wild (2020) The Lion King (1994)The Lion King (2019) The Revenant (2015)Lawrence of Arabia (1962)Dr. Strangelove (1964)Hollywood Boulevard (1976) Day For Night (1973)Being There (1979)Bound For Glory (1976)Second-Hand Hearts (1981)Requiem For A Heavyweight (1962)The Night of the Hunter (1955) The Godfather (1972)The Godfather Part II (1974)The Student Nurses (1970) Valley of the Dolls (1967) Charlie's Angels (2019)2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Psycho (1960) The Oscar (1966) Barry Lyndon (1976) Once Upon A Time In The West (1968) Bird (1988)The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)American Sniper (2014) The Beguiled (1971)The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Fort Apache (1948)The Searchers (1956) Straight Time (1978)Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me? (1971)True Confessions (1981)Monster (2003)Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls (1970) This list is also available on Letterboxd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris, Jeremy, and Aaron have found some things to recommend to you.1) Small Recommends:Eddington (1:53)Frost/Nixon  (9:14)City Lights (13:10)2) The Big Recommend: Winter's Bone (18:35)3) Surprise Double Feature: ????????  (42:34)4) Questions From You (48:05)If you'd like to join the LIVE conversation each week, become a member of the SinClub at Patreon.com/cinemasins!Thanks to lorangeproductions.com for the theme song!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

See J.P.'s thirty second version of "The Birds" here: https://youtu.be/kjiSyts0xnk?si=1KZK5e7fOymLmtLU EPISODE 98 -  “BEHIND THE SCENES: GETTING TO KNOW THE TEAM BEHIND FBTHS” - 7/28/25 As they say, it takes a village. And that is very true here at FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN podcast. This week, we decided to pull the curtain back and reveal two unsung heroes of the show who work tirelessly behind the scenes at the podcast. Meet Executive producer and Post Production Supervisor LINDSAY SCHNEBLY and Associate Producer and Researcher JOHN PRICE RICHEY. They are the true backbone behind this show who do an amazing job keeping us technically proficient and as factually accurate as possible. Listen and get to know these two remarkable artists who both have very interesting stories to tell. We would be lost without them!  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: The Birds (1963), starring Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, & Suzanne Pleshette; Vertigo (1958), starring James Stewart & Kim Novak; It's a Wonderful Life (1946), starring James Stewart & Donna Reed; The African Queen (1951), starring Humphrey Bogart & Katharine Hepburn; Singin' in the Rain (1952), starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, & Donald O'Connor; The Bad and Beautiful (1952), starring Kirk Douglas & Lana Turner; Sunset Boulevard (1950), starring Gloria Swanson & William Holden; 8 1/2 (1963), starring Marcello Mastroianni & Claudia Cardinale; My Favorite Year (1982), starring Peter O'Toole; Mulholland Drive (2001), starring Naomi Watts & Laura Harring; The Star (1952), starring Bette Davis & Sterling Hayden; Cinderella (1997), starring Brandy & Whitney Houston; Ninotchka (1939), starring Greta Garbo & Melvyn Douglas; The Red Shoes (1948), starring Moira Shearer; City Lights (1931), starring Charlie Chaplin & Virginia Cherrill; North By Northwest (1959), starring Cary Grant & Eva Marie Saint; The Sting (1973), starring Paul Newman & Robert Redford; The Godfather (1972), starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, & James Caan; The Godfather II (1974), starring Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro & James Caan; The Shop Around The Corner (1940), starring James Stewart & Margaret Sullivan; The Merry Widow (1934), starring Jeanette MacDonald & Maurice Chevalier; The Poseidon Adventure (1972), starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine & Shelley Winters; Grand Prix (1966), starring James Garner & Eva Marie Saint; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices