Podcasts about clans

Tunes: Donald MacDonald: A Jig, A Jig, “The 92nd Gordon Highlanders” Quickstep, Buachail Na Gobhar. Is Na Caroach “The Goat Herd”, Taladh, or the Nurse's Song, “Mackay's March” Quickstep, A Reel “The Flirting Brown maid”, Hurichum Harichim “72nd Highlanders”, A Jig “The Gown and Apron”, The Highland Laddie, The Haughs of Cromdale, Buain Ne Ronich, or the Weary maid, Lochial's Awa' To France Mr. Mitchell: I'll Gar Ye Be Fain to Follow Me Alan Ramsay: Song To the Tune of “I'll Gar ye be fain to follow me O'Farrell: Fain to Follow Me Donald MacDonald 1828: A Jig from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682880 +X+ 1828: A jig from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682902 +X+ 1828: “The 92nd Gordon Highlanders” Quickstep from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682913 +X+ 1828: Buachail Na Gobhar. Is Na Caroach “The Goat Herd” from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682924 +X+ 1828: Taladh, or the Nurse's Song from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682946 +X+ 1828: “Mackay's March” Quickstep from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682957 +X+ 1828: A Reel “The Flirting Brown maid” from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682968 +X+ 1828: Hurichum Harichim “72nd Highlanders” from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682968 +X+ 1828: A Jig “The Gown and Apron” from Donald McDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682990 +X+ 1828: The Highland Laddie, The Haughs of Cromdale, from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682990 +X+ 1828: Buain Ne Ronich, or the Weary maid, from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105683012 +X+ 1828: Lochial's Awa' To France from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105683012 +X+X+ I'll Gar ye be Fain to Follow Me 1828: “I'll Make you be Fain to Follow me” A Jig, “Donachd Head” A Jig from Donald MacDonald https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105682891 +X+ 1731: I'll Gar Ye Be Fain to Follow Me from Mr. Mitchell's The Highland Fair, or Union of the Clans: https://archive.org/details/bimeighteenth-centurythe-highland-fair-or-umitchell-mr-joseph1731/page/51/mode/2up +X+ 1740: Song To the Tune of “I'll Gar ye be fain to follow me from Alan Ramsay's Tea Table Miscellany Vol 2 https://archive.org/details/teatablemiscella03rams/page/133/mode/1up +X+ 1806ish: Fain to Follow Me from O'Farrell https://archive.org/details/ofarrellspocketc00rugg/page/56/mode/1up +X+ FIN Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA

In this second installment of our series on the Gaelic clans of Galloway, we dig deeper into a pattern that kept surfacing in every clan's story: their consistent support for the Balliol side during the Scottish Wars of Independence. Building on Episode One's overview of Galloway's early history, this episode explains the political, cultural, and regional forces that shaped Galloway's loyalties. Understanding this context sets the stage for future episodes where we'll explore individual Galloway clans in greater depth and uncover their roles in Scottish clan history.Sponsor - USA KiltsScottish Clans Merch - Battle Shirts and ClandanasSources:The Origin of the MacLellansMICHAEL MCGORTH AND THE CLAN AFRENGAILL, GÀIDHEIL, GALL-GHÀIDHEIL AND THE CENÉLA OF GREATER GALLOWAYThe Gall-Ghàidheil and GallowayGALL-GAIDHIL AND GALWWAYScottish Clans Website

The descendants of the tribe of Gad include groups such as the Goths, and they spread into many lands, including Spain, Italy, Sweden, and eventually the Americas.  Many of the tribes that were considered barbarians ultimately became Christians and propagators of the Gospel. Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

Grundsteuer laut Urteil nicht verfassungswidrig, neue Zahlen zu kriminellen Clans in NRW, Nobelpreis-Verleihung in Schweden und Norwegen Von Sarah Pradel.

Pastor Drew and Pastor Zack talk about the sermon “Clans & Generations” from the series “A 2nd Chance: The Story of Noah.” —————————————- More sermons: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/sermons Free Bible Study Resources: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/resources Original Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4P7JbJlHzabPNW8GpdxKcB lo-fi Sermon Jams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAIh_oG3r5A&list=PLjPG9miq7uU72f3PJ3anl9XWyryUe5VTc&index=1 Podcasts: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/podcasts Worship with us 9:00am Sunday mornings! https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/stream

Pastor Drew Zysltra preaches from Genesis 10, “Clans & Generations.” —————————— More from Oostburg CRC Sermons: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/sermons Bible Study Resources: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/resources Original Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4P7JbJlHzabPNW8GpdxKcB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSouYxM1rwWZ4cYAvTIqVA

#53 Too Many Cat-Sushi-Mob Games, Firing Shots at Western Legends, DonCon5, and Clans of Caledonia: Choo Choo Time   Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVr5MNf7Nt5oCXywsUh-ttA/join   Looking to buy used and new games?  Use my affiliate link  with Noble Knight Games https://www.nobleknight.com/?awid=1459   Hungry is joined by Original Don to talk about DonCon5, and Clans of Caledonia   0:00 - Intro RECENT PLAYS & NEXT ON THE TABLE 8:29 - Dwellings of Eldervale 10:26 - Trolls and Princesses 15:09 - Heaven and Ale 19:21 - Neko Syndicate 25:11 - Paris 31:44 - Thiefdom 34:08 - Energy Empire 37:12 - DonCon5 40:54 - Become a member, thanks NobleKnight 41:59 - Clans of Caledonia with Industria 1:00:50 - Don's Verdict and Gaming Wisdom 1:02:54 - Bonus Clips   Check out the video version here: https://youtu.be/0Hs24UiW2M0

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showWe've recently returned from our most local convention which is GridCon 6 ran by Paul Grogan and team from Gaming Rules!  Get a coffee, some snacks and strap yourself in as this is our biggest GridCon episode ever as we cover over 30 games & expansions between the players. OUR PLAYERS: Adrian, JP, Davey, Becky OVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- about all of our experiences of GRIDCON 6 from Thursday to Sunday with 30+ games covered...wowzers- who we met up with, designers & content creators and also shout outs to our listenersLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count3:37 - TURN 2 - GRIDCON 6: THURSDAY5:43 - Dutch Resistance: Orange Shall Overcome - Liberation Game Design12:23 - Lord of the Rings - Fate of the Fellowship - ZMan Games16:28 - TURN 3 - GRIDCON 6: FRIDAY17:38 - Tenby - Mighty Boards18:46 - Kutna Hora: The City of Silver - Czech Games Edition22:11 - Chrysalis Prototype - Mike Dennis (Ready Steady Play)28:01 - Clans of Caledonia - Karma Games33:31 - Tianxia (Sponsored Demo) - Board&Dice37:08 - Ice & Idols (Sponsored Demo) - Inside Up Games42:47 - Obsession - Kayenta Games49:13 - Star Trek Captains Chair with Dávid Turczi - Wizkids53:25 - Covenant - Devir Games1:06:30 - Viking Seesaw - itten1:09:20 - Bomb Busters - Cocktail Games1:17:20 - TURN 4 - GRIDCON 6: SATURDAY1:17:27 - The Defence of Procyon III - PSC Games1:33:48 - Verdant - Flatout Games & Mycelia - Split Stone Games1:36:42 - Planet - Blue Orange1:40:25 - Let's Make a Bus Route - Saashi & Saashi1:43:45 - Railway Boom - Cranio Creations1:54:50 - Voidfall Resurgence Expansion (Sponsored Demo) - Mindclash Games2:02:30 -  Boss Fighters QR - Pegasus Spiele2:08:08 - Bean to Bar - analog lunchbox2:19:11 - Thunder Road Vendetta - Restoration Games2:25:29 - Ada's Dream - Alley Cat Games2:35:18 - Emberheart - Mindclash Games2:44:50 - ***Redacted*** - Eerie Idol Games & On Mars - Eagle-Gryphon Games2:47:59 - Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock - Perro Loko Games2:56:26 - TURN 5 - GRIDCON 6: SUNDAY2:56:34 - Nemesis: Retaliation - Awaken Realms3:01:46 - EVE: War for New Eden - Titan Forge Games3:10:18 - Not Once, Not Twice, But Thrice...GridCon Raffle3:19:00 - Adrian's Light Games Round-Up3:24:09 - Tag Team - Scorpion Masqué3:28:05 - TURN 6 - GRIDCON Debrief & Final TurnSupport the showSUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok- Join us on Discord

Satz mit x, das war wohl nix Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 sorgt bei der Community und Kritikern für viel Frust, besonders was die Kampagne angeht. Die Story wirkt chaotisch, die Level sind zu groß und darauf ausgelegt, mit mehreren Spielern gespielt zu werden – als Einzelspieler wird man allein gelassen und kämpft sich durch Horden von sogenannter Bullet-Sponge-Gegner, was das Erlebnis anstrengend und wenig spaßig macht. Die abgedrehte Geschichte mit Zombie-Pflanzen und anderen absurden Monstern wirkt zusammengewürfelt und wenig stimmig. Hinzu kommen technische Ärgernisse wie Online-Zwang und fehlende Speicherpunkte, die das Gesamtbild weiter trüben. Für Solospieler ist die Kampagne daher eher eine Qual als ein Highlight und zieht viel Kritik auf sich. Im Multiplayer-Modus enttäuscht Black Ops 7 ebenfalls viele Fans, denn im Vergleich zu Teil 6 wird der neue Ansatz als Rückschritt empfunden. Der neue Modus „Skirmish“ gilt als langweilig, zu langsam und unspektakulär, während offene Gebiete und zu viele generische Aufgaben keinen echten Mehrwert bringen. Neue Fortschritts- und Skin-Systeme werden als weniger kreativ und überzeugend bewertet. Insgesamt fehlt es dem Multiplayer an Innovation und Tempo, das Black Ops 6 noch auszeichnete. Matze ist absolut nicht begeistert, eher genervt. Und wieder Elektroschrott Wir haben es schon mehrfach bemängelt. Wenn Hersteller den Stecker ziehen, werden kleine Helferlein schnell zu Elektroschrott. Diesmal trifft es vermutlich ein paar ältere Modelle der Nest Thermostate von Google. Diese könnten Funktionen verlieren oder ganz den Dienst einstellen. Einfach Thermostat austauschen? Wir werden sehen, bei Tado z.B. weiß Peppi aus eigener Erfahrung, dass das nicht so einfach ist… Chabos wissen wer der Babo ist Die Netflix-Dokumentation „Babo – Die Haftbefehl-Story“ zeigt auf schonungslos ehrliche Weise das Leben und die Karriere des deutschen Rapper Haftbefehl (Aykut Anhan). Sie begleitet den Künstler vom Aufstieg in der Deutschrap-Szene bis zu seinem tiefen persönlichen Absturz, geprägt von jahrelanger Kokainsucht und familiären Herausforderungen. Die Doku enthält persönliche Interviews, Archivmaterial und nachgestellte Szenen, die den Menschen hinter der Rap-Ikone sehr authentisch und intensiv darstellen. Besonders emotional ist die Darstellung seines Zusammenbruchs und der anschließenden Therapie, die von seinem Bruder initiiert wurde. Die Produktion legt großen Wert auf Wahrhaftigkeit und zeigt nicht nur den Ruhm, sondern auch die dunklen Seiten des Lebens eines erfolgreichen Künstlers. Die Doku wurde im Oktober 2025 veröffentlicht und stieß auf großes Interesse sowie Diskussionen, nicht zuletzt auch wegen der Offenheit bezüglich Drogenproblemen und sozialen Hintergründen. Ein wenig zwiespältig, wie Matze findet. Sattelschlepper Zwischenakku Bilder sagen mehr als tauschend Worte. Das würde hier auch helfen. Revoy baut quasi Elektrische Antriebe, die zwischen Sattelschlepper und Aufleger gesteckt werden. mit eigenen Rädern, Antrieb und Akku. Das soll die Reichweite von LKWs verlängern, Verbrauch reduzieren, einfach zu tauschen sein. Somit sollen die Emissionen von Diesel LKWs reduziert werden. Ein interessantes Konzept als Zwischenlösung. Curse ist zurück…wieder mal Der neue Track „Hassliebe 2“ von Curse und Alyzah ist am 23. Oktober 2025 erschienen. Der Song verbindet die eindrucksvollen Rap-Parts von Curse mit der einfühlsamen Stimme von Alyzah zu einer emotionalen Hymne über komplizierte Liebesbeziehungen. „Hassliebe 2“ besticht durch seinen modernen Hip-Hop-Sound mit einer Mischung aus melodischen Hooks und tiefgründigen Texten, die sowohl Fans von Curse als auch von Alyzah ansprechen. Der Track wurde mit einem Musikvideo veröffentlicht und erhält positive Resonanz für seine vibe-getriebene Atmosphäre und die stimmige Zusammenarbeit der beiden Künstler Jackson will es wieder wissen Die 5. Staffel von „Slow Horses – Ein Fall für Jackson Lamb“ startete am 24. September 2025 bei Apple TV+ mit einer Doppelfolge. Matze war begeistert und hat die 6 Folgen verschlungen. Die Handlung dreht sich um das Slough House-Team, das wieder in eine gefährliche Verschwörung verwickelt wird, als der Technikexperte Roddy Ho eine neue, glamouröse Freundin vorstellt und bald Opfer eines Anschlags wird. Parallel häufen sich seltsame Vorfälle in London, und die Slow Horses müssen die Zusammenhänge entschlüsseln, bevor es zu Katastrophen kommt. Die Staffel umfasst sechs Episoden mit gewohnt schwarzem Humor und spannender Spionage-Action. Gary Oldman kehrt als Jackson Lamb zurück, unterstützt von bekannten und neuen Darstellern wie Nick Mohammed. Die Serie bleibt dem bitterbösen Ton der Buchvorlage treu und bietet eine gelungene Mischung aus Drama, Spannung und Humor Geht es digital voran? Während der Führerschein auf dem Handy wohl nochbis Ende 2026 auf sich warten lässt, gibt es jetzt zumindest schon mal die App für den Fahrzeugschein. Und wenn das Auto auf einen selbst zugelassen ist und man einen digitalen Personalausweis hat, geht das sogar vergleichsweise einfach. Wieder auf der Jagd Matze war wieder mal im Kino. „Predator: Badlands“ ist der siebte Film im Predator-Franchise und wurde 2025 veröffentlicht. Zum ersten Mal steht ein Predator namens Dek im Mittelpunkt, der als verstoßener Sohn seines Clans seine Stärke beweisen will. Auf dem lebensfeindlichen Planeten Genna jagt er eine tödliche Kreatur namens Kalisk. Dabei trifft er auf die beschädigte Androidin Thia, mit der er widerwillig zusammenarbeitet. Der Film kombiniert Sci-Fi, Action und Abenteuer mit beeindruckender Bildgewalt und einer frischen menschlichen Perspektive auf die Predator-Rasse. Trotz einiger Kritik an der Vermenschlichung der Predator-Figur wird der Film für seinen Mut und seine unterhaltsame Mischung aus Buddy-Comedy, Spannung und Action gelobt. „Predator: Badlands“ startet am 6. November 2025 in den Kinos Affinity Foto gratis sichern Bisher ohne ersichtlichen Haken, gibt es derzeit alle Produkte von Affinity umsonst. Man muss sich nur registrieren und das wars. Laut Webseite zeitlich unbefristet und inkl. Updates.

Satz mit x, das war wohl nix Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 sorgt bei der Community und Kritikern für viel Frust, besonders was die Kampagne angeht. Die Story wirkt chaotisch, die Level sind zu groß und darauf ausgelegt, mit mehreren Spielern gespielt zu werden – als Einzelspieler wird man allein gelassen und kämpft sich durch Horden von sogenannter Bullet-Sponge-Gegner, was das Erlebnis anstrengend und wenig spaßig macht. Die abgedrehte Geschichte mit Zombie-Pflanzen und anderen absurden Monstern wirkt zusammengewürfelt und wenig stimmig. Hinzu kommen technische Ärgernisse wie Online-Zwang und fehlende Speicherpunkte, die das Gesamtbild weiter trüben. Für Solospieler ist die Kampagne daher eher eine Qual als ein Highlight und zieht viel Kritik auf sich. Im Multiplayer-Modus enttäuscht Black Ops 7 ebenfalls viele Fans, denn im Vergleich zu Teil 6 wird der neue Ansatz als Rückschritt empfunden. Der neue Modus „Skirmish“ gilt als langweilig, zu langsam und unspektakulär, während offene Gebiete und zu viele generische Aufgaben keinen echten Mehrwert bringen. Neue Fortschritts- und Skin-Systeme werden als weniger kreativ und überzeugend bewertet. Insgesamt fehlt es dem Multiplayer an Innovation und Tempo, das Black Ops 6 noch auszeichnete. Matze ist absolut nicht begeistert, eher genervt. Und wieder Elektroschrott Wir haben es schon mehrfach bemängelt. Wenn Hersteller den Stecker ziehen, werden kleine Helferlein schnell zu Elektroschrott. Diesmal trifft es vermutlich ein paar ältere Modelle der Nest Thermostate von Google. Diese könnten Funktionen verlieren oder ganz den Dienst einstellen. Einfach Thermostat austauschen? Wir werden sehen, bei Tado z.B. weiß Peppi aus eigener Erfahrung, dass das nicht so einfach ist… Chabos wissen wer der Babo ist Die Netflix-Dokumentation „Babo – Die Haftbefehl-Story“ zeigt auf schonungslos ehrliche Weise das Leben und die Karriere des deutschen Rapper Haftbefehl (Aykut Anhan). Sie begleitet den Künstler vom Aufstieg in der Deutschrap-Szene bis zu seinem tiefen persönlichen Absturz, geprägt von jahrelanger Kokainsucht und familiären Herausforderungen. Die Doku enthält persönliche Interviews, Archivmaterial und nachgestellte Szenen, die den Menschen hinter der Rap-Ikone sehr authentisch und intensiv darstellen. Besonders emotional ist die Darstellung seines Zusammenbruchs und der anschließenden Therapie, die von seinem Bruder initiiert wurde. Die Produktion legt großen Wert auf Wahrhaftigkeit und zeigt nicht nur den Ruhm, sondern auch die dunklen Seiten des Lebens eines erfolgreichen Künstlers. Die Doku wurde im Oktober 2025 veröffentlicht und stieß auf großes Interesse sowie Diskussionen, nicht zuletzt auch wegen der Offenheit bezüglich Drogenproblemen und sozialen Hintergründen. Ein wenig zwiespältig, wie Matze findet. Sattelschlepper Zwischenakku Bilder sagen mehr als tauschend Worte. Das würde hier auch helfen. Revoy baut quasi Elektrische Antriebe, die zwischen Sattelschlepper und Aufleger gesteckt werden. mit eigenen Rädern, Antrieb und Akku. Das soll die Reichweite von LKWs verlängern, Verbrauch reduzieren, einfach zu tauschen sein. Somit sollen die Emissionen von Diesel LKWs reduziert werden. Ein interessantes Konzept als Zwischenlösung. Curse ist zurück…wieder mal Der neue Track „Hassliebe 2“ von Curse und Alyzah ist am 23. Oktober 2025 erschienen. Der Song verbindet die eindrucksvollen Rap-Parts von Curse mit der einfühlsamen Stimme von Alyzah zu einer emotionalen Hymne über komplizierte Liebesbeziehungen. „Hassliebe 2“ besticht durch seinen modernen Hip-Hop-Sound mit einer Mischung aus melodischen Hooks und tiefgründigen Texten, die sowohl Fans von Curse als auch von Alyzah ansprechen. Der Track wurde mit einem Musikvideo veröffentlicht und erhält positive Resonanz für seine vibe-getriebene Atmosphäre und die stimmige Zusammenarbeit der beiden Künstler Jackson will es wieder wissen Die 5. Staffel von „Slow Horses – Ein Fall für Jackson Lamb“ startete am 24. September 2025 bei Apple TV+ mit einer Doppelfolge. Matze war begeistert und hat die 6 Folgen verschlungen. Die Handlung dreht sich um das Slough House-Team, das wieder in eine gefährliche Verschwörung verwickelt wird, als der Technikexperte Roddy Ho eine neue, glamouröse Freundin vorstellt und bald Opfer eines Anschlags wird. Parallel häufen sich seltsame Vorfälle in London, und die Slow Horses müssen die Zusammenhänge entschlüsseln, bevor es zu Katastrophen kommt. Die Staffel umfasst sechs Episoden mit gewohnt schwarzem Humor und spannender Spionage-Action. Gary Oldman kehrt als Jackson Lamb zurück, unterstützt von bekannten und neuen Darstellern wie Nick Mohammed. Die Serie bleibt dem bitterbösen Ton der Buchvorlage treu und bietet eine gelungene Mischung aus Drama, Spannung und Humor Geht es digital voran? Während der Führerschein auf dem Handy wohl nochbis Ende 2026 auf sich warten lässt, gibt es jetzt zumindest schon mal die App für den Fahrzeugschein. Und wenn das Auto auf einen selbst zugelassen ist und man einen digitalen Personalausweis hat, geht das sogar vergleichsweise einfach. Wieder auf der Jagd Matze war wieder mal im Kino. „Predator: Badlands“ ist der siebte Film im Predator-Franchise und wurde 2025 veröffentlicht. Zum ersten Mal steht ein Predator namens Dek im Mittelpunkt, der als verstoßener Sohn seines Clans seine Stärke beweisen will. Auf dem lebensfeindlichen Planeten Genna jagt er eine tödliche Kreatur namens Kalisk. Dabei trifft er auf die beschädigte Androidin Thia, mit der er widerwillig zusammenarbeitet. Der Film kombiniert Sci-Fi, Action und Abenteuer mit beeindruckender Bildgewalt und einer frischen menschlichen Perspektive auf die Predator-Rasse. Trotz einiger Kritik an der Vermenschlichung der Predator-Figur wird der Film für seinen Mut und seine unterhaltsame Mischung aus Buddy-Comedy, Spannung und Action gelobt. „Predator: Badlands“ startet am 6. November 2025 in den Kinos Affinity Foto gratis sichern Bisher ohne ersichtlichen Haken, gibt es derzeit alle Produkte von Affinity umsonst. Man muss sich nur registrieren und das wars. Laut Webseite zeitlich unbefristet und inkl. Updates.

Satz mit x, das war wohl nix Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 sorgt bei der Community und Kritikern für viel Frust, besonders was die Kampagne angeht. Die Story wirkt chaotisch, die Level sind zu groß und darauf ausgelegt, mit mehreren Spielern gespielt zu werden – als Einzelspieler wird man allein gelassen und kämpft sich durch Horden von sogenannter Bullet-Sponge-Gegner, was das Erlebnis anstrengend und wenig spaßig macht. Die abgedrehte Geschichte mit Zombie-Pflanzen und anderen absurden Monstern wirkt zusammengewürfelt und wenig stimmig. Hinzu kommen technische Ärgernisse wie Online-Zwang und fehlende Speicherpunkte, die das Gesamtbild weiter trüben. Für Solospieler ist die Kampagne daher eher eine Qual als ein Highlight und zieht viel Kritik auf sich. Im Multiplayer-Modus enttäuscht Black Ops 7 ebenfalls viele Fans, denn im Vergleich zu Teil 6 wird der neue Ansatz als Rückschritt empfunden. Der neue Modus „Skirmish“ gilt als langweilig, zu langsam und unspektakulär, während offene Gebiete und zu viele generische Aufgaben keinen echten Mehrwert bringen. Neue Fortschritts- und Skin-Systeme werden als weniger kreativ und überzeugend bewertet. Insgesamt fehlt es dem Multiplayer an Innovation und Tempo, das Black Ops 6 noch auszeichnete. Matze ist absolut nicht begeistert, eher genervt. Und wieder Elektroschrott Wir haben es schon mehrfach bemängelt. Wenn Hersteller den Stecker ziehen, werden kleine Helferlein schnell zu Elektroschrott. Diesmal trifft es vermutlich ein paar ältere Modelle der Nest Thermostate von Google. Diese könnten Funktionen verlieren oder ganz den Dienst einstellen. Einfach Thermostat austauschen? Wir werden sehen, bei Tado z.B. weiß Peppi aus eigener Erfahrung, dass das nicht so einfach ist… Chabos wissen wer der Babo ist Die Netflix-Dokumentation „Babo – Die Haftbefehl-Story“ zeigt auf schonungslos ehrliche Weise das Leben und die Karriere des deutschen Rapper Haftbefehl (Aykut Anhan). Sie begleitet den Künstler vom Aufstieg in der Deutschrap-Szene bis zu seinem tiefen persönlichen Absturz, geprägt von jahrelanger Kokainsucht und familiären Herausforderungen. Die Doku enthält persönliche Interviews, Archivmaterial und nachgestellte Szenen, die den Menschen hinter der Rap-Ikone sehr authentisch und intensiv darstellen. Besonders emotional ist die Darstellung seines Zusammenbruchs und der anschließenden Therapie, die von seinem Bruder initiiert wurde. Die Produktion legt großen Wert auf Wahrhaftigkeit und zeigt nicht nur den Ruhm, sondern auch die dunklen Seiten des Lebens eines erfolgreichen Künstlers. Die Doku wurde im Oktober 2025 veröffentlicht und stieß auf großes Interesse sowie Diskussionen, nicht zuletzt auch wegen der Offenheit bezüglich Drogenproblemen und sozialen Hintergründen. Ein wenig zwiespältig, wie Matze findet. Sattelschlepper Zwischenakku Bilder sagen mehr als tauschend Worte. Das würde hier auch helfen. Revoy baut quasi Elektrische Antriebe, die zwischen Sattelschlepper und Aufleger gesteckt werden. mit eigenen Rädern, Antrieb und Akku. Das soll die Reichweite von LKWs verlängern, Verbrauch reduzieren, einfach zu tauschen sein. Somit sollen die Emissionen von Diesel LKWs reduziert werden. Ein interessantes Konzept als Zwischenlösung. Curse ist zurück…wieder mal Der neue Track „Hassliebe 2“ von Curse und Alyzah ist am 23. Oktober 2025 erschienen. Der Song verbindet die eindrucksvollen Rap-Parts von Curse mit der einfühlsamen Stimme von Alyzah zu einer emotionalen Hymne über komplizierte Liebesbeziehungen. „Hassliebe 2“ besticht durch seinen modernen Hip-Hop-Sound mit einer Mischung aus melodischen Hooks und tiefgründigen Texten, die sowohl Fans von Curse als auch von Alyzah ansprechen. Der Track wurde mit einem Musikvideo veröffentlicht und erhält positive Resonanz für seine vibe-getriebene Atmosphäre und die stimmige Zusammenarbeit der beiden Künstler Jackson will es wieder wissen Die 5. Staffel von „Slow Horses – Ein Fall für Jackson Lamb“ startete am 24. September 2025 bei Apple TV+ mit einer Doppelfolge. Matze war begeistert und hat die 6 Folgen verschlungen. Die Handlung dreht sich um das Slough House-Team, das wieder in eine gefährliche Verschwörung verwickelt wird, als der Technikexperte Roddy Ho eine neue, glamouröse Freundin vorstellt und bald Opfer eines Anschlags wird. Parallel häufen sich seltsame Vorfälle in London, und die Slow Horses müssen die Zusammenhänge entschlüsseln, bevor es zu Katastrophen kommt. Die Staffel umfasst sechs Episoden mit gewohnt schwarzem Humor und spannender Spionage-Action. Gary Oldman kehrt als Jackson Lamb zurück, unterstützt von bekannten und neuen Darstellern wie Nick Mohammed. Die Serie bleibt dem bitterbösen Ton der Buchvorlage treu und bietet eine gelungene Mischung aus Drama, Spannung und Humor Geht es digital voran? Während der Führerschein auf dem Handy wohl nochbis Ende 2026 auf sich warten lässt, gibt es jetzt zumindest schon mal die App für den Fahrzeugschein. Und wenn das Auto auf einen selbst zugelassen ist und man einen digitalen Personalausweis hat, geht das sogar vergleichsweise einfach. Wieder auf der Jagd Matze war wieder mal im Kino. „Predator: Badlands“ ist der siebte Film im Predator-Franchise und wurde 2025 veröffentlicht. Zum ersten Mal steht ein Predator namens Dek im Mittelpunkt, der als verstoßener Sohn seines Clans seine Stärke beweisen will. Auf dem lebensfeindlichen Planeten Genna jagt er eine tödliche Kreatur namens Kalisk. Dabei trifft er auf die beschädigte Androidin Thia, mit der er widerwillig zusammenarbeitet. Der Film kombiniert Sci-Fi, Action und Abenteuer mit beeindruckender Bildgewalt und einer frischen menschlichen Perspektive auf die Predator-Rasse. Trotz einiger Kritik an der Vermenschlichung der Predator-Figur wird der Film für seinen Mut und seine unterhaltsame Mischung aus Buddy-Comedy, Spannung und Action gelobt. „Predator: Badlands“ startet am 6. November 2025 in den Kinos Affinity Foto gratis sichern Bisher ohne ersichtlichen Haken, gibt es derzeit alle Produkte von Affinity umsonst. Man muss sich nur registrieren und das wars. Laut Webseite zeitlich unbefristet und inkl. Updates.

In episode 243, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays, and Dean talks about his recent experiences at TN Game Days. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 04:04     Escape from Route 52 09:00     Skull King w/ Expansion Pack 14:10     TN Game Days Fall 2025 16:00     Clans of Caledonia: Industria 19:51     The Bloody Inn 22:34     Covenant* 26:24     Shallow Sea 29:36     3 Chapters 33:58     Formaggio 38:06     Unfathomable 41:51     Hot Streak 44:57     Paragliders 48:08     Nexus Ops 50:11     Alibis 53:51     Fountains *Review copy provided by publisher Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

Join Dana, Lauren, Joe and the ghosts that haunt Dana's house as they chat about all the games hitting their tables. Joe has been checking out some small games to see whether they measure up, in Panda Panda and Vivo. Lauren thinks this one is so delightful, but that might be a knee-jerk reaction, with Soda Jerk. Dana engages in some nautical nonsense, breaking her back carrying all that loot in Pirates of Maracaibo.  We also have our question of the pod and round it up with what has us fired up! Timestamps: What we've been playing [0:01:22] Vivo [0:27:41] Panda Panda / Cat Poker [0:33:06] Soda Jerk [0:37:42] Pirates of Maracaibo [0:45:23] Question of the Pod [0:57:09] Fired Up [1:04:57]   New Question of the Pod: What is a small game that packs a big punch? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Clans of Caledonia Industria - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391913/clans-of-caledonia-industria  Duel for Cardia - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/447243/duel-for-cardia  Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/437705/horrified-dungeons-and-dragons  Ra and Write - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422796/ra-and-write  Timber Town - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436561/timber-town  Luthier - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371330/luthier  Challengers! Beach Cup - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390340/challengers-beach-cup  Vivo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420242/vivo  Panda Panda / Cat Poker - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400113/panda-panda  Soda Jerk - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446953/soda-jerk  Pirates of Maracaibo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397385/pirates-of-maracaibo    SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/  More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/  PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

When people talk about the Gaelic clans of Scotland, they usually picture the Highlands and the Isles. But what about Galloway? In this episode, I dive into the rich, overlooked story of the Gaelic clans of Galloway — a region whose people shared the same ethnic and cultural roots as the clans of the Hebrides.We'll explore their origins, language, and leadership structures, and highlight some of the key families that played vital roles in medieval Scotland — clans too often forgotten in popular retellings of Scottish history.If you want to understand how the Galloway clans fit into the broader story of Gaelic Scotland, this episode is for you.Explore More:

Ref.: Dr. Yassir Eric, Theologe, Leiter des Europäischen Instituts für Integration, Migration und Islamthemen (EIMI) Als Kind wird Yassir Eric in einer nordsudanesischen Koranschule auf einen radikalen Islam eingeschworen. Der Erbe eines großen Clans lernt dort, alle Christen zu hassen - so sehr, dass er im Jugendalter einen christlichen Mitschüler fast zu Tode prügelt. Doch dann begegnet er zwei Christen, die im Krankenhaus für seinen sterbenskranken Cousin beten. Die Begegnung mit dem Gott der Liebe stellt sein Leben auf den Kopf: Als er sich taufen lässt, kommt er ins Gefängnis und wird von seiner Familie verstoßen. In der Zeitung liest er seine eigene Todesanzeige. Schließlich muss er den Sudan verlassen. Seit mehr als zwanzig Jahren lebt Yassir Eric in Deutschland und bietet mittlerweile als evangelischer Theologe und Islamwissenschaftler mit dem "Europäischen Institut für Integration, Migration und Islamthemen" Seminare zur kulturellen und religiösen Verständigung an - auf Arabisch und Deutsch. Regelmäßig reist er in den Nahen Osten, um sich für Menschenrechte und die Glaubensfreiheit von Minderheiten einzusetzen. Im Standpunkt erzählt uns Yassir Eric seine spannende Lebensgeschichte - und spricht über typische Fehler, die seiner Erfahrung nach in Deutschland bei der Integration von muslimischen Immigranten gemacht werden.

Entdecke in Verbundenheit die Geschichte von Jin Ten, deren Jugend von den strengen Traditionen ihres Clans und einer unerwarteten Wendung ihres Schicksals geprägt ist. Aufgewachsen in der harten Schule des Kira-Clans, lernt Jin schon früh, dass Stärke und Gehorsam über allem stehen. Doch ihr Leben nimmt eine unvorhergesehene Wende, als sie sich eines Tages im Wald verirrt und auf eine bedrohte, magische Kreatur trifft, die ihr eine neue Perspektive aufzeigt. Diese Erzählung ist weit mehr als eine einfache Heldengeschichte. Es ist die Reise einer jungen Kriegerin, die lernt, was es bedeutet, sich der Dunkelheit zu widersetzen, selbst wenn alles, was sie kennt, sie in die entgegengesetzte Richtung zieht. In Verbundenheit geht es um den Mut, die eigene Bestimmung zu hinterfragen und den unbezwingbaren Wert von Liebe und Freundschaft zu entdecken. Jin Ten wird zu einer Ikone des Widerstands gegen die Grausamkeit ihres Clans, als sie beschließt, ihr Leben zu ändern und das einer unschuldigen Seele zu retten. Ihre Reise ist gezeichnet von Konflikten, innerem Wachstum und der Erkenntnis, dass wahrer Mut oft in der Wahl liegt, nicht zu kämpfen, sondern zu beschützen. Verbundenheit bietet tiefe Einblicke in die Seele einer jungen Frau, die sich zwischen Tradition und ihrem Herzen entscheiden muss. Jin Tens Geschichte ist eine Inspiration, die zeigt, wie ein einziger Moment der Güte das Leben eines Menschen für immer verändern kann. Sie lehrt uns, dass es in einer Welt voller Dunkelheit und Zwietracht immer einen Funken Hoffnung gibt, für den es sich zu kämpfen lohnt. Für jeden, der nach einer Geschichte sucht, die das Herz berührt und gleichzeitig zum Nachdenken anregt, bietet Verbundenheit eine unvergessliche Reise durch Schmerz, Verlust und letztendlich die triumphierende Macht der Liebe.

Coup de théâtre à cinq mois des municipales : Rachida Dati, ministre de la Culture et maire du 7e arrondissement, vient d'être écartée par Renaissance au profit de Pierre-Yves Bournazel, conseiller de Paris et ex-député Horizons.▶ Le Média lance le plan "Riposte"

Anti-Hamas Clans and Militias Challenge Hamas's Control in Gaza. Ahmad Sharawi discusses the challenge to Hamas's power in Gaza by anti-Hamas clans and militias, some allegedly backed by Israel. Groups like the Dughmush clan and Yasser Abu Shabbab's Popular Forces contest Hamas's control and monopolization of aid. Hamas deters these rivals, labeling them "collaborators," as Gaza fragments into controlled pockets or "bantustans." 1922 GUNFIGHT GAZA

REVIEW: Hamas Challenges in Gaza: Internal Power Dynamics Guest: Jonathan Schanzer Jonathan Schanzer discusses potential challenges to Hamas leadership in Gaza from internal factions following the cessation of intense fighting. Powerful clans, such as the Doughmush clan, and militias, like the Abu Shabbab, may attempt to create zones of influence safe from Hamas control. Some groups actively oppose Hamas's governance, indicating a fracturing internal power dynamic. As external military pressure diminishes, these internal rivalries may intensify, potentially destabilizing Hamas's hold on power and reshaping Gaza's political landscape in unexpected ways.

Send us a textThe Spore Four FINALLY make it back to Highhelm and check-in. Music: PremiumBeat Code: DODEVR4WFCGWZAFC All other music by Tabletop Audio Thanks for listening! You can find us on Twitter @25northpodcastYou can join our Discord community with this invite code "nBTZzTGZdA"You can send us an email at 25northpodcast@gmail.com if you wish

Matt and Joe sit down this week to discuss Vampire: The Masquerade: its lore, some of the source material that inspired it, and how it rippled vampires forward in pop culture. They break down what you need to know about the history of vampires in this setting, which goes back almost to the beginning of humans, so there's kind of a lot to discuss. Clans are the core concept to be aware of, as the demi-families Vampires belong to with certain shared traits. They also have Sects, which are political affiliations, adding to the mess of machinations that make up the Masquerade.There is ton to discuss, just from the sourcebooks, let alone the novels and video games. So let Matt and Joe get you up to speed before you play Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 which comes out this week.If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Power Vacuum in Gaza: Clans Challenge Weakening Hamas Authority. Jonathan Schanzer (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) analyzes the reports of violence and gunplay occurring in Gaza, even during the ceasefire. Clan, family, and tribe structures have always been significant features in the governance of Palestinian territories, including Gaza and the West Bank. As Hamas weakens, these tribes are attempting to exert their authority and project power, leading to clashes on the streets. This is simply a grab for power, opposed by Hamas, which attempts to maintain control through violence and brutality. This process could result in different entities and actors controlling various pockets of the Gaza Strip, leading to a situation of fragmented territories or "bantustans." Retry

Hamas Cracks Down on Rival Clans in Gaza Post-Ceasefire. Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio discuss how following the Gaza ceasefire, Hamas cracked down on rival clans and militias, like the Dughmush clan, to reassert its dominance. Hamas labeled the Dughmush clan, known for smuggling and past criminal activity, as Israeli collaborators. Anti-Hamas groups, including former PA security forces, are vastly outnumbered and less capable than Hamas, which remains the strongest faction in Gaza and uses these executions to deter future competition. 1922 GAZA

Fabian spricht mit Juma, dem Gründer von Karma Games, über vier Neuheiten, auf die sich Fans in Essen freuen dürfen: Clans of Caledonia Industria, Millenia – Tracks of Time, Thiefdom und Peninsula. Außerdem erzählt uns Juma einiges über die Entstehungsgeschichte von Karma Games.

In Berlin ergattern Clans Millionen durch Drogenhandel. Banden in Nordrhein-Westfalen haben sich auf eine andere Masche spezialisiert: Sozialbetrug mit Schrottimmobilien. Warum ist es für die Behörden so schwierig, all das zu bekämpfen? Götzke, Manfred www.deutschlandfunk.de, Das Wochenendjournal

#outlander #bloodofmyblood Julia and Brian accompany Lord Lovat the the Braemar tynchal, where they hope to run into their respective loves. In light of his recent loss, Malcolm expresses his desire to move up the wedding plans. Ellen receives a chilling promise from Malcolm's uncle. A surprise guest at the tynchal makes a rallying cry to the Clans, to the dismay of both Colum and Malcolm. Lord Lovat's attempt to find davor falls flat. Henry makes plans to rescus his wife when he learns of Julia's dilemma. Ellen makes a painful decision in order to save both Brian and her family.

In Episode 174 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we dig into Earth, Leaders, Prowl: Clans & Cunning, and Classified Information—a mix of ecosystems, animal politics, and top-secret espionage, with the usual Collider banter along the way. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 174 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the boys dig into some very different tabletop experiences—from lush engine-building to sneaky strategy and top-secret dossiers.  First is Leaders, quite literally hot off the press from Tabletop Scotland Then we get our hands dirty with Earth, the card-driven tableau builder where ecosystems bloom and combos flourish. We then engage in a little two-player espionage in Classified Information and provoke all out chaos in Prowl: Clans & Cunning Alongside the reviews, there's the usual Collider mix of banter, tangents, and questionable metaphors (and of course discussions about the best motorway). And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]!   Podcast Contents 00:02:00 Tabletop Scotland 00:05:19 Leaders 00:13:59 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship 00:17:51 Earth 00:32:50 Classified Information 00:46:38  Prowl: Clans & Cunning For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show.  Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway

We're standing with Neil on a heathered hillside in Glencoe, the year is 1692 and we're witnessing the massacre of a proud Scottish Clan. To help support this Podcast & get exclusive videos every week sign up to Neil Oliver on Patreon.comhttps://www.patreon.com/neiloliver Gold Bullion Partners,for more info about buying gold & silver go to this affiliate link,https://goldbullionpartners.co.uk/download-our-complimentary-guide-neil-oliver/ To Donate,go to Neil's Website:https://www.neiloliver.com Shop:https://neil-oliver.creator-spring.com YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Neil-Oliver Rumble site – Neil Oliver Official:https://rumble.com/c/c-6293844 Instagram - NeilOliverLoveLetter:https://www.instagram.com/neiloliverloveletter Podcasts:Season 1: Neil Oliver's Love Letter To The British IslesSeason 2: Neil Oliver's Love Letter To The WorldAvailable on all the usual providershttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-olivers-love-letter-to-the-british-isles #NeilOliver #Glencoe #ScottishHighlands #Jacobites #GlencoeMassacre #MacDonalds #Cameron #SottishClans #history #neiloliverGBNews #travel #culture #ancient #historyfact #explore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Es geht raus von Köln nach München. Mit AnCap Gnostiker Axel Quack (https://x.com/guttertec). AXL ist zurück und wir sprechen über Dark Abundance/Dark Enlightment, Thielverse, Yarvin, PRAXIS/Privatstädte und Network States. Lasst euch nicht ablenken und habt keine Angst. Die Zukunft ist dezentral. Escape the Matrix. Finde Aethervox Ehrenfeld überall: https://linktr.ee/AethervoxEhrenfeld

This is the beginning of a new series. The tentative peace Established by the Void Emperor still lasts but for the everyday folk of Rokugan what does that matter since now they have to deal with Vagabond Ronin and Bandits galore. This story follows the everyday situations and antics of three such Vagabonds who do their best to support themselves and their community. Find out what happens when a member of their community is kidnapped by the bandits left in the wake of the massive demilitarization of the Clans. How will they rescue the poor soul find out all this and more in out new series the Reign of the Void Emperor. BSKY: @sojpod.bsky.social Email: sojpodrpg@gmail.com   Discord: https://discord.gg/bpme5NJ Facebook: https://facebook.com/sojpodrpg

In Episode 263 we celebrate 5 years of the Board Game Hot Takes Podcast!Friend of the Show, Leanne, hosts an exciting board game and podcast quiz show for our hosts.Then we all (as well as several listeners) look back at some of the best episodes and moments from the last 263 episodes.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:55 5th Anniversary Quiz03:21 Round 1: Spiel de Jahres winners in the style of Poetry for Neanderthals11:44: Listener Choice - Episode 197 - Top 5 Games We Suck At12:18 Round 2: Podcast History Trivia23:20 Listener Choice - Episode 109 - Clans of Caledonia23:56 Round 3: Formative Games29:40 Listener Choice - Episode 90 - Great Western Trail and Episode 99 - Top Board Games of All Time 2022 Edition (1-10)30:55 Round 4: Favorite Games Based on Bad Reviews on BGG38:50 Listener Choice - BGHT Con Episodes39:41 Round 5: Review Episodes in Style of Just One48:35 Round 6: Favorite Games Since 202057:55 Top 3 Episodes that Best Represent the BGHT Podcast58:22 Leanne #3 - Episode 216 - 5 Formative Games - The Games that Made Us Fall In Love With the Board Game Hobby58:52 Chris #3 - Episode 46 - Kemet: Blood and Sand1:03:18 Adam #3 - Episode 92 - Unanimous Takes1:04:55 Tim #3 - Episode 214 - Board Game Topicpalooza 1:06:13 Leanne #2 - Episode 259 - Confessions of a Casual Board Gamer1:08:12 Chris #2 - Episode 175 - Top 5 Games We Want To Play In 20241:12:05 Listener Choice - BGHT Con Episodes1:12:41 Adam #2 - Episode 145 - SedonaCon Coverage Part 21:14:42 Tim #2 - Episode 199 - Hot Topic - You're Just Not My Type1:16:41 Leanne #1 - Episode 100 Listener Top 20 Board Games1:22:26 Chris #1 - Episodes 194 and 195 - BigBear Con Coverage1:25:53 Adam #1 - Episode 190 - Top 5 Desert Island Games (Runners Up - Episode 108 - Top 10 Board Games that Should be Made Into Movies and Episode 185 - Wrong Hot Takes)1:29:21 Chris Honorable Mentions - Episode 53 - Aquatica and 1 Year Anniversary and Episode 71 - Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar and Episodes 165, 167, 169, 171 - Board Games as Stories1:31:17 Tim #1 - Episode 158: Hegemony: Lead Your Class to VictoryIf you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakesFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.socialJoin our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd⁠⁠

https://www.patreon.com/isyanderandkoda You already know how to please the Machine Gods at this point so thank you so much. And make your voices heard for which faction you would like to see next! -Isyander P.s for those of you who want to send stuff our way. Thank you in advance. Po BoxIsyander & Koda Po Box 1196, Tacoma, Wa, 98402, USAAnything below is made for (and by) the omnissiah. You can read it though, just a summary of the banger of a video you're watching.Before the Clans, before the Succession Wars, before the Inner Sphere as we know it—there was the rise and fall of the Terran Alliance and the birth of the Star League. In this video, we explore the grimdark roots of Battletech's history, beginning with Cold War geopolitics, the collapse of the USSR, the Outer Reaches Rebellion, and the foundation of the Great Houses that would shape centuries of interstellar conflict.Discover how the Terran Hegemony, the Cameron dynasty, and pivotal events like the Outer Reaches Rebellion, the development of the first BattleMech (the Mackie), and the political machinations of Stefan Amaris and Aleksandr Kerensky set the stage for the Battletech universe. If you've ever wondered how humanity went from Reagan-era satellites to galaxy-spanning empires locked in endless war, this is your deep dive into the foundations of Battletech.———TAGSBattletech lore,Battletech explained,Inner Sphere history,Star League,Battletech timeline,Battletech Terran Alliance,Outer Reaches Rebellion,Battletech Terran Hegemony,Cameron dynasty,Battletech Great Houses,House Davion,House Kurita,House Marik,House Liao,House Steiner,Battletech Star League Defense Force,SLDF,Aleksandr Kerensky,Stefan Amaris,Amaris Coup,Battletech Exodus,ComStar origins,HPG network,Battletech technology,BattleMech history,first BattleMech Mackie,Battletech mechs,Battletech universe history,Battletech factions,Battletech political history,Succession Wars setup,Battletech lore video,Battletech deep dive,Battletech story,Battletech Sarna,Mechassault nostalgia,MechWarrior lore,Battletech vs Warhammer,Battletech grimdark sci-fi,Free Worlds League,Draconis Combine,Federated Suns,Lyran Commonwealth,Capellan Confederation,Battletech RPG lore,Battletech timeline explained,Battletech Inner Sphere map,Battletech Succession Wars lore,Battletech history video,Mech lore explained,classic Battletech,Battletech fan video,giant robots lore,mech combat history,mech strategy lore,Battletech Cold War roots,Western Alliance lore,Terran Hegemony timeline,McKenna dynasty,Battletech ComStar history,Battletech Exodus explained,Battletech Kerensky,Lore of the Star League,Battletech canon,Battletech timeline complete,MechWarrior Battletech,Battletech story explained,Battletech factions explained,Battletech politics,Battletech military history,Star League formation,Battletech video essay,Battletech universe guide,Star League collapse,Battletech Amaris Coup explained,Battletech historical timeline,Battletech YouTube,Battletech fan channel,Battletech universe breakdown,Battletech early history,Battletech epic lore,Battletech detailed timeline,Battletech major events,Battletech Inner Sphere explained,Battletech lore guide————————————Opinions expressed in this video are solely those of Isyander & Koda and in no way reflect the views or opinions of Games Workshop Ltd.Artwork throughout this video is used for educational purposes. if you see your artwork and would like an art credit, message me.Support the show

Tunes: Patrick MacDonald: Coma Leam, coma leam cogadh no sithAlike to me peace or War, The Gathering of the Clans, William Ross: Loudon's Bonnie Woods and Braes, J&R Glen: Louden's bonny Woods and Braes, Robertson & Ramsay: Loudon's Bonnie Woods and Braes, Matthew Betham: Earl Moira's Welcome to Scotland, David Glen: Loudon's Bonnie Woods and Braes “Old Gaelic Air” Roddy Cannon/Keith Sanger: The Mother, Ailean Domhnullach (Allan MacDonald): The Harlaw Brosnachadh, Donald MacDonald: Cogadh na Sith Simon Chadwick: Cogadh no Sith – War or Peace C.A. Malcolm: The Piper in Peace and War Articles Read or Referenced: Keith Sanger's 2015 Post about War or Peace from Pibroch.net: https://pibroch.net/learning/cogadh-no-sith-or-war-or-peace/ Listen to the George Moss and Peter Cooke interview here: https://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/track/65235?l=en Special thanks to Alan MacDonald and Bonnie Rideout for the Use of Alan's Performance on the Harlaw Album: https://youtu.be/3blkFtU0x9E?si=xtuSb06Iyoa8Lwr4 Check out Allan's Work here: https://allanmacdonald.com/ And Bonnie Rideout's work here: http://www.bonnierideout.com/ For the Translation I used for the Battle of Harlaw Poem is here: https://mastodon.scot/@scotlit/112841104994359938 Simon Chadwick's excellent post about his work preparing for his performance of War or Peace is here: https://simonchadwick.net/2016/07/cogadh-no-sith-war-peace.html To Watch Simon's Performance look here: https://youtu.be/eXZDTefKrFI?si=9S4man2MW0Id6R8b 1927: Excerpt from The Piper In Peace And War By C. A. Malcolm, M.A., Ph.D. https://electricscotland.com/history/scotreg/peaseandwar15.htm Sound effects at the beginning from BBC Sound Effects Archive: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/ Sources: Loudon's Bonny Woods and Braes 1869: Loudon's Bonnie Woods and Braes from William Ross's Collection of Pipe Tunes: https://web.archive.org/web/20210728140711/http://www.ceolsean.net/content/WRoss/Book08/Book08%206.pdf +X+X+ 1870: Loudon's Bonnie Woods and Braes from J & R Glen's Collection for the Great Highland Bagpipe Book Three https://web.archive.org/web/20211017230720/https://ceolsean.net/content/JRGlen/Book03/Book03%2017.pdf +X+X+ “Sixty Years Ago”: Loudon's Bonnie Woods and Braes from Robertson and Ramsay's Master Method for the Highland Bagpipes: https://web.archive.org/web/20211017213952/https://ceolsean.net/content/RobRam/Book02/Book02%2014.pdf +X+X+ 1815: Earl Moira's Welcome to Scotland (Loudon's Bonnie Banks and Braes from Matthew Betham MS: https://tunearch.org/wiki/EarlofMoira%27sWelcometoScotland(The) +X+X+X+X+ 1880s: Loudon's Bonnie Woods and Braes “Old Gaelic Air” from David Glen's Collection of Highland Bagpipe Music, Book 4 https://web.archive.org/web/20211017213952/https://ceolsean.net/content/RobRam/Book02/Book02%2014.pdf +X+X+ War or Peace 1784: Coma Leam, coma leam cogadh no sith_Alike to me peace or War, The Gathering of the Clans from Patrick MacDonald's Collection of Highland Vocal Airs: https://www.google.com/books/edition/ACollectionofHighlandVocalAirsTow/XCvLHYWLkFcC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=RA1-PA43&printsec=frontcover +X+X+ 1820s: Cogadh na Sith from Donald MacDonald Manuscript https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/archive/rja14/musicfiles/manuscripts/macdonald/ +X+X+ 1890s: War or Peace from David Glen's Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd Book 5 https://web.archive.org/web/20240813223119/https://ceolsean.net/content/GlenPio/Book05/Book05%2014a.pdf +X+X+ Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA

Sunday, August 10, 2025 According to Their Clans and Languages - Brian Rainey www.LaurelBibleChapel.com

Deutschland steht vor einem sicherheitspolitischen Problem: Clankriminalität und organisierte Gewalt sind in vielen deutschen Städten zur Realität geworden. In diesem Interview spricht Maximilian Tichy mit Manuel Ostermann, Polizist und stellvertretender Bundesvorsitzender der Deutschen Polizeigewerkschaft. Die Zahlen sind alarmierend: Allein den drei größten Clans in Deutschland werden mehrere zehntausend Mitglieder zugerechnet. Das Milieu der organisierten Kriminalität dürfte insgesamt mehrere hunderttausend Personen umfassen. Die Straftaten sind spektakulär: Mitglieder des sogenannten Remmo-Clans brachen in das Grüne Gewölbe in Dresden und das Bode-Museum in Berlin ein. Ihre Beute: fast 140 Millionen Euro in Gold und Diamanten. Im Zuge der Ermittlungen gegen den Abou-Chaker-Clan zog das Finanzamt Berlin 58 Wohnungen ein – sie stehen im Verdacht, Teil eines Geldwäsche-Netzwerks zu sein. Dem Miri-Clan gelang es sogar, einen Spitzel in die Anti-Geldwäsche-Behörde des Innenministeriums einzuschleusen. Zeit, die entscheidenden Fragen zu stellen: Wie konnte es so weit kommen? Und wie kann die Polizei wieder die Kontrolle über die Straßen zurückgewinnen? Ostermann stellt klar: Die Polizei handelt längst nicht mehr proaktiv – sie kann nur noch reagieren. An vorausschauende Gefahrenabwehr ist kaum noch zu denken.

Tunes: Jason Rouse: Napoleon's Grand March Stables: Napoleon's Grand March Angus MacKay: Up and Waur them A' Willie, The Haughs of Cromdale, Robert Miller: The Highland Brigade at Waterloo, Lochiel's March (Pibroch of Donald Dhu) John Gow: The Highland Brigade at Waterloo Donald MacLeod: The Highland Brigade at Waterloo John McLachlan: The Highland Brigade at Waterloo David Glen: The Highland Brigade at Waterloo, The Highland Brigade at Waterloo (2nd setting), Pibroch of Donald Dhu, Donald MacDonald: Piobaireachd Dhomnuill Duibh (Black Donald Balloch of the Isles), John Grant: The Gathering of the Clans, Readings: Henry John Thoroton Hildyard: Historical record of the 71st regiment Highland light infantry, from its formation in 1777, under the title of the 73rd, or McLeod's highlanders, up to the year 1876 C.A. Malcolm: The Piper in Peace and War Allan MacDonald Thesis: The Relationship Between Pibroch and Gaelic Song: Its Implications on the Performance Style of the Pibroch Urlar +X+ Checkout Jason's Album Heavy Metal on Bandcamp: https://pipingrouse.bandcamp.com/album/miotal-trom-heavy-metal Be sure to come check out the Zoom Tune Session Thursday at 6:30 PM US Central time: https://und.zoom.us/j/95809246209 Here is the Facebook Even for the Session: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EHr9pYUKD/ Sources: +X+X+X+ Late 19thc: Napoleon's March From Henry Stables Cumbria Manuscript by way of Chris Partington and Traditional Tune Archive: https://tunearch.org/wiki/Napoleon%27s_March +X+X+ 1854: Up and Waur Them A' Willie from Angus MacKay's The Pipers' Assistant https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105007223 +X+X+ The Highland Brigade at Waterloo 1858: The Highland Brigade at Waterloo From Miller Manuscript +X+ 1817: The Highland Brigade at Waterloo from Gow's 4th Repository https://imslp.org/wiki/Gow%27sRepositoryoftheDanceMusicofScotland(Gow%2C_Niel) +X+ 1854: The Highland Brigade at Waterloo from John McLachlan's The Piper's Assistant https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105010534 +X+ 1870s: The Highland Brigade at Waterloo from the Glen Edinburgh Collection (Book 2) https://ceolsean.net/content/EdinColl/EdinColl_TOC.html +X+ 1890s: The Highland Brigade at Waterloo from David Glen's Collection of Highland Pipe Music (Book 9) https://ceolsean.net/content/Dglen/Dglen_TOC.html +X+X+X+ Pibroch of Donald Dbhu 1821: Pibroch of Donald Dbhu from Donald MacDonald https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=hdpWAAAAcAAJ&pg=RA1-PA106#v=onepage&q&f=false Check out Alasdair Boyd's Singing on Tobar an Dualchais: https://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/track/44689?l=en +X+ 1858: Lochiel's March From Robert Miller's Manuscript +X+ 1880s: Pibroch of Donald Dhu from book five of David Glen's Collection of Highland Bagpipe Music https://ceolsean.net/content/Dglen/Dglen_TOC.html +X+ 1840: Donald Dhu, or Lochiel's March from Davie's Caledonian Repository I didn't play this on the episode https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/104999413 +X+ 1816: Pibroch of Donald Dubh from Alexander Campbell's Albyn's Anthology (Lyrics by Walter Scott) I didn't play this on the episode https://archive.org/details/albynsanthologyo00camp_0/page/82/mode/2up?view=theater +X+X+X+X+ 1828: The Haughs of Cromdale From Donald MacDonald I didn't play this on the episode https://ceolsean.net/content/McDlight/Book02/Book02%2020.pdf +X+ 1844: The Haughs of Cromdale From Angus MacKay's The Pipers' Assistant https://ceolsean.net/content/PipeAsst/Book02/Book02%209a.pdf +X+X+ 1920: The Gathering of the Clans by PM John Grant from “The Pipes of War” a Collection of Original Pipe Tunes Compose during the Great War 1914-1918 https://ceolsean.net/content/Pwar/Book01/Book01%2014a.pdf +X+X+X+X+X+ Readings: George Clarke: 1876: Excerpt from Historical record of the 71st regiment Highland light infantry, from its formation in 1777, under the title of the 73rd, or McLeod's highlanders, up to the year 1876 by Henry John Thornton Hildyard https://archive.org/details/historicalrecord00hildiala 'Anecdote of the bravery of the Scotch piper of the 71st Highland Regiment, at the Battle of Vimiero', 1808 https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1971-02-33-533-12 Music Division, The New York Public Library. "The Highland Piper, George Clarke" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed July 5, 2025. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47dc-9cac-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99 +X+ Pipe Major Cameron: 1927: Excerpt from The Piper In Peace And War By C. A. Malcolm, M.A., Ph.D. https://electricscotland.com/history/scotreg/peaseandwar15.htm +X+ 1995: Thesis: The Relationship Between Pibroch and Gaelic Song: Its Implications on the Performance Style of the Pibroch Urlar by Allan MacDonald's https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/archive/rja14/musicfiles/manuscripts/allanmacdonald/ +X+X+ FIN Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA

I just have a conversation with myself and I try to understand the Ho-Chunk definitions of "Good Money" and "Bad Money". Apparently there is a difference and I'm just not sure what the difference is. I laud our unofficial partnership with Diane Hendricks as we pursue the same goal, "A Better Beloit". Though the Ho-Chunk Nation and Diane Hendricks are on opposites ends of the political spectrum, it's wonderful to see that as adults, we can put those differences aside and work for the common good. Rummor has it that we are folding our Section 17 and replacing it with a Section 16. Good for us. Everybody was tired of that 12 Clans and I'm sure, happy to see it go. Still, I would have liked to see it stay with new leadership, and not just Ho-Chunk or Waaksik leadership.

In Episode 255 we start the 2025 countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 31-40.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:05 Favorite Games of All Time - How we made our lists07:25 Chris #40 Rats of Wistar11:01 Adam #40 Mosaic: A Story of Civilization13:16 Tim #40 The Castles of Tuscany14:49 Chris #39 - Wingspan16:44 Adam #39 - Rebirth18:18 Tim #39 - Le Havre19:51 Chris #38 - Smartphone, Inc.22:03 Adam #38 - On Mars24:30 Tim #38 - Thunder Road Vendetta26:23 Chris #37 - Revive28:56 #37 - Beyond the Sun30:15 Tim #37 - Boast or Nothing / Best of Neapolitan 32:03 Chris #36 - Keyflower34:41 Adam #36 - Voidfall36:47 Tim #36 - Star Realms38:13 Chris #35 - Cthulhu: Death May Die41:11 Adam #35 - Tycoon: India 198144:54 Tim #35 - Wonderland's War45:52 Chris #34 - Nemesis49:30 Adam #34 -  Revive50:54 Tim #34 - Viticulture: Essential Edition52:00 Chris #33 - Heat: Pedal to the Metal54:57 Adam #33 - Xenon Profiteer56:15 Tim #33 - Slay the Spire: The Board Game58:00 Chris #32 - Scythe59:24 Adam #32 - Pax Pamir: 2nd Edition1:01:37 Tim #32 - Clans of Caledonia1:02:31 Chris #31 - Cthulhu Wars1:05:08 Adam #31 - Hot Streak1:09:31 Tim #31 - Anachrony

In recent days Hamas has shifted all of its attention to controlling the food supply for civilians in the Gaza Strip. They continue to hoard aid meant for the needy and then resell it at extortionate prices. The last two weeks have been especially chaotic as the food supply diminishes, and people are living meal to meal. Concerns regarding famine are real and the involvement of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is intended to address the food scarcity. But the rollout of this new initiative has been a mess. Shootings. Chaos. People walking 20k to arrive at one of the few distribution centers to find that there is no food left. State of Tel Aviv regular guest, Ya'akov Katz, joins us to get into the detail of what is going on in the Gaza Strip and why everything seems to be going so wrong. We discuss Hamas, criminal clans, hostages and more. Before wrapping we touch on the surge of Jewish vigilantism in the West Bank and why this seems to continue, uninterrupted.And you will probably be relieved to know we don't even mention Greta. I'll leave that to Piers Morgan.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Podcast NotesYaakov Katz is an Israeli-American author and journalist. Between 2016 and 2023, Yaakov was editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post where he continues to write a popular weekly column.He is the author of three books: “Shadow Strike – Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power”, “Weapon Wizards—How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower” and “Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War.”Prior to taking up the role of editor-in-chief, Yaakov served for two years as a senior policy adviser to Naftali Bennett during his tenure as Israel's Minister of Economy and Minister of Diaspora Affairs.In 2013, Yaakov was one of 12 international fellows to spend a year at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.Originally from Chicago, Yaakov has a law degree from Bar Ilan University. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Chaya and their four children.Find Yaakov Katz on X @yaakovkatz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

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AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Israel says it is making progress with Palestinian clans opposed to Hamas.

In episode 220, Dean and Deron start their top 50 board games by looking at 50-41. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h 00:00     Intro Spoilers Below . . . . . . . . . . Dean 09:50     50. Summoner Wars (2nd Ed.) 16:37     49. Project: ELITE 20:38     48. Small World 26:22     47. Earth 31:24     46. Istanbul 38:05     45. Dune: Imperium 43:10     44. Andromeda's Edge/Dwellings of Eldervale 47:46     43. Clans of Caledonia 52:20     42. Wyrmspan 57:02     41. Underwater Cities Deron 06:58     50. Panda Spin  13:07     49. Tournament at Avalon (& Camelot)  18:22     48. Glen More II: Chronicles  23:57     47. Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition  28:36     46. Septima  33:47     45. Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest  40:23     44. Star Wars: Outer Rim  45:58     43. Nightmare Productions  50:26     42. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion  54:03     41. Marvel Champions: The Card game  Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

From Xenomorphs to ETs: Which Alien Species is the Best? This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl boldly go into the sci-fi vault to debate the most creative alien species in the galaxy. Think Na'vi spirituality meets Xenomorph acid vomit. From hive-minded cybernetic zombies to fire-based art snobs, it's time to crown the weirdest, wildest, most wonderful extraterrestrials in fiction. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Alien, Mine: Alien Showdown… Who’s the Best? Darryl Heptapods (from Arrival) Physical Traits – Appearance: Heptapods are seven-limbed (hence the name “hepta-” meaning seven) creatures with a large, oval-shaped head and a body that appears to be semi-transparent2. – Eyes: They have thousands of small, dime-sized eyes in clusters, which are actually patches of photosensitive skin. – Sensory Perception: They use sophisticated sonar to perceive their environment, allowing them to detect even minute details. Culture – Non-linear Perception of Time: Heptapods experience time non-linearly, meaning they perceive past, present, and future simultaneously. This is reflected in their language and behavior3. – Patience and Long-term Thinking: Their non-linear perception of time gives them a unique perspective on patience and long-term consequences. They are willing to wait for humans to understand their language and purpose4. – Purpose of Arrival: They arrive on Earth to share their language, Heptapod B, which they believe will help humanity understand their non-linear perception of time and potentially aid them in the future. Language – Heptapod A: This is their spoken language, which sounds very organic and is designed to be heard rather than spoken. – Heptapod B: This is their written language, consisting of circular logograms that represent entire concepts or sentences rather than individual words. The meaning of these logograms depends on the tendrils and splotches branching out from their circular rings2. – Impact on Humans: Learning Heptapod B alters the human perception of time, allowing them to experience events out of sequence, similar to how Heptapods perceive time. MorningLightMountain (Commonwealth Saga by Peter F. Hamilton) Physical Traits: – Prime Bodies: MorningLightMountain’s consciousness inhabits billions of distinct Prime bodies. These bodies are divided into two types: motiles and immotiles1. – Motiles: Motiles can see and move but are relatively unintelligent on their own. – Immotiles: Immotiles are blind and immobile but highly intelligent. They can breed motiles, and four motiles can merge to form a new immotile1. – Wormhole Technology: MorningLightMountain possesses wormhole technology, allowing its bodies to communicate over arbitrarily large distances. Mental Traits: – Hive Mind: MorningLightMountain operates as a hive mind, with a single united consciousness spread across billions of bodies. – Xenophobic and Expansionist: The Primes, including MorningLightMountain, are highly xenophobic and expansionist, seeking to subsume or destroy other species. – Highly Intelligent: Immotiles can link to each other for greater processing power, making MorningLightMountain one of the most powerful Primes. Linguistic Traits: – Non-Verbal Communication: MorningLightMountain primarily communicates non-verbally through its network of bodies. – Radio Transmitters: Primes use implanted radio transmitters to stay wirelessly connected, allowing for long-range communication. Saga of the Seven Suns series (Kevin J Anderson) Hydrogues – Physical Traits: Elemental beings composed of water and gas, often appearing as massive, swirling masses of liquid and vapor. – Culture: Highly territorial and aggressive, especially when their habitats are threatened. They have a deep connection to water and gas. – Language: Communicate through complex patterns of vibrations and waves. Faeros – Physical Traits: Elemental beings associated with fire and light, emitting a warm glow and capable of producing flames. – Culture: Passionate and energetic, valuing creativity and expression. They are often involved in artistic and spiritual pursuits. – Language: Communicate through a combination of spoken language and visual symbols, using their fiery abilities to create intricate patterns and displays. Borg Physical Traits: – Cybernetic Enhancements: The Borg are a collective of various species that have been assimilated and augmented with cybernetic implants. This results in a mix of biological and mechanical features. – Pale Skin: Their skin tends to be pale or grayish due to the integration of technology and loss of individuality. – Mechanical Limbs and Eyes: Many Borg drones have mechanical limbs and/or eyes, often replacing their original biological parts with more efficient cybernetic versions. Culture: – Collective Consciousness: The Borg operate as a hive mind, known as the Collective. Individuality is suppressed, and all drones are connected through a central consciousness. – Assimilation: The primary goal of the Borg is to assimilate other species to enhance their own collective knowledge and capabilities. This is often done forcibly, with the mantra “Resistance is futile.” – Efficient and Methodical: The Borg are highly efficient and methodical in their actions, driven by their collective purpose of achieving perfection. Language: – Communal Communication: The Borg communicate internally through their collective consciousness, sharing thoughts and information instantaneously. – Distinctive Speech Patterns: When speaking externally, the Borg often use a collective “we” to represent their hive mind and have a monotone, emotionless speech pattern. Changelings (Founders) Physical Traits: – Shapeshifters: Changelings are highly advanced shapeshifters capable of assuming any form, from humanoid figures to inanimate objects. – Gelatinous State: In their natural form, Changelings exist as a gelatinous mass, which they revert to when at rest or regenerating. – Golden Hue: Their gelatinous form has a distinctive golden hue. Culture: – Great Link: The Changelings share a deep connection through the Great Link, a shared state where they merge together in their natural form, exchanging thoughts and experiences. – Isolation and Control: Historically, Changelings have sought to isolate themselves from solids (non-shapeshifting species) and control them to protect themselves from persecution and harm. – Founders of the Dominion: Changelings are the ruling species of the Dominion, a powerful political and military alliance in the Gamma Quadrant. They employ the Vorta and Jem’Hadar as their loyal servants to enforce their will. Language: – Universal Communication: Changelings typically communicate in the languages of the species they interact with. Their ability to shapeshift allows them to perfectly mimic speech. – Telepathic Connection: Within the Great Link, communication is telepathic and intuitive, allowing for an exchange of complex ideas and emotions without words. Na’vi (James Cameron Avatar movies) Physical Traits – Height and Build: The Na’vi are tall, standing about 10 feet (3 meters) in height, and have a slender, graceful build. – Blue Skin: They have blue skin with bioluminescent patterns that glow in the dark, helping them blend into their environment. – Four-Fingered Hands: Unlike humans, the Na’vi have four fingers on each hand and four toes on each foot. – Cat-like Features: They have large, expressive, golden eyes, pointed ears, and tails, giving them a feline appearance. – Braid with Neural Queue: Each Na’vi has a long braid called a “tswin,” which contains a neural queue that allows them to connect with other creatures and the environment on Pandora. Culture – Deep Connection with Nature: The Na’vi live in harmony with the natural world of Pandora. They have a deep spiritual connection with the flora, fauna, and the planet itself. – Clans and Tribes: The Na’vi are organized into various clans and tribes, each with its own customs and traditions. The Omaticaya clan, for example, resides in the Hometree. – Eywa: The Na’vi worship Eywa, the Great Mother, a deity representing the interconnectedness of all life on Pandora. They believe that Eywa maintains the balance of life. – Rites of Passage: Na’vi culture includes several rites of passage, such as the bonding with a direhorse (pa’li) and a mountain banshee (ikran), which signify one’s transition into adulthood. – Hunting and Gathering: The Na’vi are skilled hunters and gatherers, relying on their environment for sustenance while respecting the creatures they hunt. Language – Na’vi Language: The Na’vi have their own language, developed specifically for the film by linguist Dr. Paul Frommer. It is a fully functional language with its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. – Tsaheylu: The neural bond, called “tsaheylu,” allows the Na’vi to connect with other creatures and their environment. This connection is a form of communication that transcends spoken language. Xenomorphs (Alien Franchise) Physical Traits: – Exoskeleton: Xenomorphs have a biomechanical, black exoskeleton that provides them with great durability and a fearsome appearance. – Elongated Skull: They possess an elongated, ridged skull with a lack of visible eyes, giving them a terrifying, eyeless visage. – Inner Jaws: Equipped with a secondary, inner jaw that can extend from their mouths for lethal attacks. – Tail: Their long, muscular tails end in a sharp blade, which they use for both balance and as a weapon. – Acidic Blood: Their blood is highly acidic, capable of burning through metal and other materials. Culture: – Hive Structure: Xenomorphs have a hive-based social structure, with a Queen at the center, responsible for laying eggs and maintaining the population. – Instinct-Driven: They operate primarily on instinct, driven by a need to propagate their species. This includes capturing hosts for their Facehuggers to implant embryos. – Parasitic Life Cycle: Their life cycle involves multiple stages: Egg, Facehugger, Chestburster, and Adult. The Facehugger attaches to a host, implanting an embryo that later emerges violently from the host’s chest as a Chestburster. – Adaptive and Versatile: They can adapt to different environments and hosts, resulting in various Xenomorph types with specific traits influenced by their host species. Language: – Non-Verbal Communication: Xenomorphs communicate non-verbally through body language, pheromones, and hisses or screeches. Their interactions are primarily based on their hive hierarchy and instinctual behaviors. Species 8472 (Undine) — Honorable Mention Physical Traits: – Tripedal and Non-Humanoid: Species 8472, also known as Undine, are tripedal beings with a non-humanoid appearance. – Fluidic Space Origin: They originate from a dimension called fluidic space, which is accessible through quantum singularities. – Biological Technology: Their highly developed biology and organic technology make them tactically superior to the Borg. Culture: – War with the Borg: Species 8472 engaged in a war with the Borg after the Borg invaded their realm of fluidic space. They proved immune to assimilation and launched a counter-invasion of the galaxy2. – Genocidal Intentions: They have a genocidal intent towards other species, considering them a threat. – Negotiations with the Federation: Captain Kathryn Janeway of the USS Voyager negotiated peace with Species 8472, using a weapon developed from Borg nanoprobes to force them to retreat. Language: – Telepathic Communication: Species 8472 communicate telepathically, using their telepathic abilities to convey thoughts and intentions. – Unknown Name: Their name for themselves is unknown, as they are referred to by their Borg designation. Brian Farscape Luxans – Tall, warrior-like humanoids with a warrior code of honor. – Recognizable by their facial tendrils and thick-skinned appearance. – Can heal themselves through a process called “battlefield transfusion.” – Notable Character: Ka D'Argo – A fierce but noble warrior with a tragic past. Delvians – A sentient plant-based species with blue skin and photokinetic abilities. – Capable of deep meditation and powerful telepathic abilities. – Often have a spiritual or religious focus. – Notable Character: Pa'u Zotoh Zhaan – A Delvian priestess who can use her mind and biochemistry to heal or harm. Scarrans – Reptilian, highly aggressive, and among the most physically powerful species. – Possess natural heat-based abilities, allowing them to intimidate or harm opponents. – Scarrans view themselves as the superior species and often engage in genetic experimentation. – Notable Character: Emperor Staleek – A ruthless leader of the Scarran Empire. Pilots – Large, multi-limbed creatures that are biologically bonded to Leviathans (living ships). – They have a deep connection with their Leviathan and can control their functions. – Notable Character: Pilot – The pilot of Moya, who communicates with the crew and the ship. Leviathans – Living, biomechanical starships that possess sentience. – Generally peaceful but can be forced into servitude by Peacekeeper “Control Collars.” – Notable Character: Moya – The Leviathan that serves as the home and transport for Crichton and his crew. Star Wars (Expanded Universe) Yuuzhan Vong Who Are the Yuuzhan Vong? The Yuuzhan Vong are an extragalactic warrior species who invaded the Star Wars galaxy, triggering the Yuuzhan Vong War (25–29 ABY). Unlike most species in Star Wars, they: – Are immune to the Force – Jedi cannot sense them, and their presence in the galaxy caused major upheaval in the Force itself. – Use only organic technology – They abhor droids and mechanical technology, instead using genetically engineered living creatures as weapons, ships, and tools. – Are deeply religious and fanatical – They follow a strict caste system and worship pain as a path to enlightenment. Biology & Appearance – Humanoid, but with ritualistic scarring and tattooing that marks their status in society. – They believe in self-mutilation and pain as a form of religious devotion. – Have a higher pain tolerance than most species. – They view cybernetics and machines as heretical and replace body parts with living biotechnological organisms. Society & Culture The Yuuzhan Vong are organized into a rigid caste system: – The Supreme Overlord – The absolute ruler of their species. – Notable Character: Supreme Overlord Shimrra, who led the invasion of the galaxy. – The Warrior Caste – Devoted soldiers who follow a strict code of honor. – The Priest Caste – Religious leaders who interpret the will of the gods. – The Shaper Caste – Scientists responsible for bioengineering their weapons and technology. – The Intendant Caste – Bureaucrats and administrators. – The Worker Caste – The lowest rank, responsible for labor. Their entire culture revolves around pain, sacrifice, and religious zeal, believing that their gods command them to conquer and purify the galaxy. Yuuzhan Vong Technology (All Organic) – Living Starships (Coralskippers & Worldships) – Instead of metal ships, they use bio-engineered living vessels. – Vonduun Crab Armor – Grown, not manufactured, and is resistant to lightsabers. – Amphistaffs – Living snake-like weapons that function as both swords and whips. – Dovin Basals – Creatures that create miniature black holes to absorb attacks (even deflecting turbolaser fire). – Yorik Coral – Used to construct buildings, ships, and even restrain captives. The Yuuzhan Vong War (25–29 ABY) – The Yuuzhan Vong invaded the New Republic, launching a brutal war. – They captured and terraformed many worlds, including turning Coruscant into a massive Yuuzhan Vong ecosystem. – The Jedi, New Republic, and remnants of the Empire had to unite to fight them. – The war ended when Supreme Overlord Shimrra was killed, and his second-in-command, Onimi, was revealed as the real mastermind. – After their defeat, the surviving Yuuzhan Vong were relocated to Zonama Sekot, a living planet. Why Are They So Unique? – They stand out from all other Star Wars villains because they don't use the Force and their biology/technology is completely different from the rest of the galaxy. – They pushed the Jedi to their limits—without the ability to sense them in the Force, traditional Jedi tactics were ineffective. – Their brutality and disregard for machines made them unlike the Sith, the Empire, or any other major villains in Star Wars. Legacy in Star Wars While the Yuuzhan Vong were a major part of Legends, they have not appeared in the Disney canon yet. However, The Clone Wars animated series almost introduced them in a scrapped episode. Falling Skies Espheni (Overlords) – The main antagonists for most of the series. – An advanced, insectoid-like species with a strict hierarchical society. – Possess telepathic abilities and are highly intelligent strategists. – Use a combination of biotechnology and mechanical technology for warfare. – Consider humans an inferior species and attempt to enslave them. – They have an imperialistic nature, having conquered multiple planets before Earth. Notable Espheni: – The Espheni Overlords – Tall, slender, and powerful commanders of the invasion. – The Espheni Queen – The true leader of the invasion, revealed in the final season. Skitters (Arachnids) – Multi-limbed, insectoid creatures used as foot soldiers by the Espheni. – Originally another enslaved species, controlled through neural harnesses attached to their spines. – Many Skitters are loyal to the Espheni, but a rebel faction exists. – Known for high mobility, leaping abilities, and brutal combat skills. Notable Skitters: – Red-Eye – A rebel Skitter who aids the human resistance. – Harnessed Children – Human children forcibly enslaved by the Espheni using a similar mind-controlling harness. The Harnessed – Human (mainly children) captives of the Espheni, controlled through a biomechanical harness attached to their spines. – The harness allows the Espheni to control their minds and enhance their physical abilities. – Over time, harnessed children begin to transform into Skitters themselves. – Ben Mason, the son of protagonist Tom Mason, is partially harnessed but later freed. The Volm – A technologically advanced, humanoid alien species that arrives in Season 3 to help humanity. – They have been at war with the Espheni for generations and seek to liberate Earth. – Use energy-based weapons and powerful war machines. – While allied with humans, their leader, Cochise, warns that they have their own agenda. Notable Volm: – Cochise – The main Volm character, who forms a bond with the humans and helps them fight the Espheni. The Dornia (The Ancient Enemy) – Introduced late in the series as a mysterious aquatic species. – The original victims of the Espheni, nearly wiped out in the past. – Offer limited aid to the human resistance but provide key knowledge for defeating the Espheni Queen. – Their advanced biology allows them to manipulate water-based environments. Final Thoughts – The Espheni are classic conquerors, much like the Yuuzhan Vong (Star Wars) or Scarrans (Farscape), but with an added layer of biotechnology. – The Skitters are tragic figures, originally a peaceful species enslaved by the Espheni. – The Volm act as reluctant saviors, assisting humanity while maintaining their own goals. – The show played with themes of resistance, survival, and moral ambiguity, especially when it came to dealing with harnessed humans. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. 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