American adventure novelist and underwater explorer
POPULARITY
Sahara had everything going for it: a big cast led by ultra hot actors Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz, a devoted fan base of author Clive Cussler's novels, and a big budget courtesy of Disney. And then it came out and flopped. But that doesn't mean it's still not fun and it doesn't mean that we can't have real conversations about history. In fact, the movie gives us the perfect opportunity to talk about artifact recovery and repatriation. Joining me today are Colin Colbourn and Derek Abbey from Project Recover, a nonprofit group dedicated to searching for and locating American MIAs and POWs from conflicts around the world. this is a cool conversation about both the movie and the process of bringing American soldiers home.
Barbara Peters in conversation with Mike Maden
Barbara Peters in conversation with Jack DuBrul
Send us a textRewind to 25 September to 1 October 2005 — when emo kids were discovering top hats, Fergie was making “lady lumps” a phrase and Bali gets hit by bombings again.
Explicit Content: Authorized Eyes OnlyAgent Codenames: Old Dude; Diabolu FrankAssignment: Father & Son Spy-Fi PodcastMission: Discuss the James Bond 007 film starring Sean Connery, Claudine Auger, Adolfo Celi, Gert Fröbe, and Luciana Paluzzi.See Also:⊕#BAsciSpy⊕WordPressrolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com@rolledspineB.O.N.D.I.N.G. Agents Podcast, Spy-Fi, James Bond, Thunderball, Ian Fleming, Clive Cussler, Dirk Pitt, Clint Eastwood, Cleopatra
In his first podcast ever, Jack du Brul joins me and cohost Charles Hack to talk his latest entry into the Clive Cussler Isaac Bell series, IRON STORM. In an also impressive feat, Jack has no website or social media accounts, so this is truly a FIRST interview!Jack is a bestselling author of several books in the Clive Cussler Oregon Files series, as well as his own Philip Mercer series, now on his fifth entry in the Isaac Bell series.IRON STORM takes place during World War 1, where Bell and his compatriots find themselves in an old castle fending off their enemies. In this episode we talk to Jack about his writing style, his time working with Clive Cussler, why he decided to flip the series completely on it's head, and more.Jack also shares a funny story about how Clive once told him to change a story, left his own office to take a nap, and left Jack to figure it out!Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro1:30 - Switching Cussler Series'8:00 - Authenticity in Historical Fiction10:00 - Working with the legendary Clive Cussler16:00 - Jack's Writing Process28:00 - Philip Mercer Series34:00 - No Social Media40:00 - Rebuilding Castles42:00 - World War 1 meets Star Wars?Please visit my website to get more information: http://jeffclarkofficial.com/
I sat down with western author Casey Nash, who's written over 90 books in his Jubel Stone: U.S. Marshal series and somehow hasn't run out of stories yet. We talked about: How he accidentally became a novelist after hiding his first book from his wife Why his westerns feel like classic TV shows—short, punchy, and no filler What it takes to keep a character fresh through 90+ books The co-writing process with other authors, including a potential collab with Lane Morinzy Why he won't write zombie cowboy books, no matter what sells Drawing inspiration from real life—from pastoring to people watching in airport bars The power of writing clean, violent, emotionally honest westerns Whether you're a writer, a cowboy, or just a sucker for a good shoot-'em-up, this one's worth the ride.
Nancy Kornfeld (@CusslersHustlers) is reading all the Dirk Pitt books and think it might have something to do with what is happening in America. Heh. She might have something. It's fascinating. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com THERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES TSHIRT and BEANIES. I'm Made of BEES. Are you? www.JackieKashianStore.com is the direct. www.jackiekashian.com and www.dorkforest.com have so many other things. Lots of stuff here: https://thedorkforest.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@JackieKashianInc And it's @jackiekashian on all the social mediaz. Audio and Video by Patrick Brady Music is by Mike Ruekberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textThis week, Justin Couture, aka The Wristorian returns to the podcast to discuss new dive watch releases, and to ponder the future of Tudor divers. In this episode, we discuss the FXD GMT, and take a broader view of how the FXD collection as a whole moved forward from here. Additionally, we look at the new Seamaster 300M with orange accents and ponder what other directions Omega could go with their classic diver. Does it really still need a helium release valve? Finally, Doxa pays tribute to Clive Cussler on what would have been his 94th birthday with a new SUB 750T, and it might be the best Cussler LE from the brand yet. Show Notes:The WristorianChicago DiveRolex Sea-Dweller 16600Tudor FXD GMT RetrospectiveFXD Bezel SwapTudor for Only Watch 2023Carbon FXD ReferencesOmega Seamaster 300M OrangeMore New Seamaster 300M ReferencesDoxa SUB750T Clive CusslerSam's the PitsSupport the show
Paolo Marini"I padroni del mondo"Transeuropa Edizioniwww.transeuropaedizioni.itCon una trama avvincente e un respiro internazionale, il romanzo di Paolo Marini ci trascina in un vortice di intrighi e complotti che sfidano i confini della realtà. Tra personaggi memorabili e colpi di scena mozzafiato, l'autore costruisce un mosaico narrativo dove ogni pezzo svela un nuovo mistero. Una storia che esplora i limiti dell'etica e del potere, mantenendo il lettore col fiato sospeso fino all'ultima pagina. Un debutto che promette di lasciare il segno nel panorama del thriller contemporaneo.Paolo Marini è nato a Brescia il 22 settembre 1967. Vive a Gardone Val Trompia, dove risiede con la sua famiglia. Avido lettore di autori come Clive Cussler, Lee Child e Michael Connelly, ha scoperto una grande passione per la scrittura, trasformando un'idea in un romanzo che rappresenta il coronamento di un lavoro intenso e appassionato.Questo è il suo esordio letterario.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.
New York Times Bestselling author Robin Burcell moonlighted as a cop for nearly three decades, while working as a mom full-time. She wrote police procedurals and international thrillers, until Clive Cussler asked her to co-write with him in the Fargo series (where the good guys sometimes skirted the law, but always saved the day).Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RobinBurcell.Author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinburcell Blue Sky Handle: @robinburcell.bsky.socialWebsite: http://www.robinburcell.com *****************About SinCSisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincnational.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sincnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeTikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnationalThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/
Couch Potato Theater: Sahara (2005) Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate and discuss the 20th Anniversary of action-adventure film Sahara (2005). Plot: Master explorer Dirk Pitt goes on the adventure of a lifetime of seeking out a lost Civil War battleship known as the "Ship of Death" in the deserts of West Africa while helping a World Health Organization doctor being hounded by a ruthless dictator. Sahara is a 2005 action-adventure film directed by Breck Eisner based on the best-selling 1992 novel of the same name by Clive Cussler. It stars Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn and Penélope Cruz, and follows a treasure hunter who partners with a WHO (World Health Organization) doctor to find a lost American Civil War Ironclad warship in the Sahara Desert. The film was shot in 2003 on-location in Morocco as well as in the United Kingdom. It became notable for its many production issues, including doubling its production budget from $80 million to $160 million and a series of lawsuits. Sahara grossed $119 million worldwide at the box-office, ultimately failing to recoup all of its costs, and is often listed among the biggest box-office failures of all time. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew - Lacee Aderhold on X, Letterboxd, Bluesky, Discord & Bluesky: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants #CouchPotatoTheater #CPT #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #Sahara #Sahara2005 #SaharaMovie #BreckEisner #CliveCusslerSahara #CliveCussler #MatthewMcConaughey #DirkPitt #SteveZahn #PenélopeCruz #ShipOfDeath #2000sActionMovies #2005Movies #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #LaceeAderhold
We share a lot of success stories here on the ISO Show, along with hints, tips and updates to Standards, including insights from our consultants who work with Standards day in and day out. In our latest mini-series, we're taking a step back to introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the common challenges they face while helping clients achieve ISO certification. In this episode we introduce Darren Morrow, a Senior Consultant at Blackmores, to learn about his journey towards becoming an ISO Consultant and what drives him to help clients on their ISO journey. You'll learn · What is Darren's role at Blackmores? · What does Darren enjoy outside of consultancy? · What path did Darren take to become an ISO Consultant? · What is the biggest challenge he's faced when implementing ISO Standards? · What is Darren's biggest achievement? Resources · Isologyhub · Engagement Amplifier Gameplan In this episode, we talk about: [00:30] Episode Summary – We introduce Darren Morrow, a Senior Consultant here at Blackmores, to discuss his journey towards becoming an ISO consultant who specialises in ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001. [03:45] What is Darren's role at Blackmores? Darren is a Senior Consultant with Blackmores, supporting companies with maintaining systems, undertaking internal audits, and supporting with implementing new systems to gain certification. A key part of his role is translating ISO Standards into plain English, and guides clients on how to apply them in practice. [04:55] What does Darren enjoy doing outside of consultancy?: Darren moved to Norfolk back in 2021 ans has since found the relaxed way of life there to be a great fit. It also offers a lot of good walking opportunities for his 2 Leonberger's (giant breed dogs), who mostly enjoy the local parks and beach walks. Darren is also an avid reader, clocking in a whopping 343 weeks' worth of reading on his kindle. His favourite genres include:- · Crime, thriller, adventure types - Clive Cussler, Michael Connelly, David Baldacci, CJ Box, Dan Brown, James Carol · Horror - James Herbert, Stephen King · Supernatural, urban fantasy, fantasy - Ben Aaronvitch, Jim Butcher, Raymond E Feist, C S Lewis & Tolkien · Historical - CJ Sansom, SJ Parris · And Terry Pratchett for a weird dose of reality. He's also a movie buff, with a collection of over 1,000 films ranging from the 1930's all the way to modern era. Recently he took on the challenge of watching all the Marvel films in chronological order, which took a few weeks! [10:35] What was Darren's path towards becoming an ISO Consultant?: Before Blackmores, Darren was the Quality Manager for a company that worked within the Highways Maintenance sector, working there for 8 years. For the first 18 months he was primarily the Quality Manager for a specific contract on the Olympic Park, as that contract came to an end, he moved into the main company Quality Manager role supporting multiple highway term maintenance contracts along with various smaller projects that the business won. Prior to that, he was a SHEQ Advisor within the Rail industry, working for a signaling company. Darren worked there for about 5 years, within head office support roles for quality and health and safety, moving to working on supporting the project teams and project delivery for signaling schemes. Overall, looking back, he's worked with standards within a quality, health & safety, environmental for around 25 years now. [13:20] What is Darren's favourite aspect of being a Consultant? – Darren likes the variety. As an ISO Consultant, he gets to work with lots of different people, companies and industries, so he gets to learn a lot about how they work and how Standards apply to different industries. He also enjoys the fact that after working with clients for a number of years, he becomes just another member of the team. [15:15] What Standards does Darren specilaise in and why? Starting with: · ISO 9001 Quality: This is the main standard that Darren starting working with back in 1999 · ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety: While working within rail, Darren was given the opportunity to do some training and proceeded to complete NEBOSH courses - general and construction, this proved invaluable in future roles. · ISO 14001 Environmental: Darren ended up working with this Standard as part of on-going development. His role as a Quality Manager expanded, and at the time, all external audits with our certification body were coordinated through him. So, for on-going development he completed the NEBOSH environmental managed certificate. · ISO 50001 Energy Management: This is one of Darren's favourites. He's taken on this standard since working with Blackmores and seemed like a natural progression with the work he was already doing. He likes how this standard helps companies think more about their impacts on the environment in terms of energy consumption. In terms of companies climate change impacts, Darren likes how ISO 50001 can support deep dives into data that is available or not clearly available in many cases to support improvement and reduction in energy consumption. This also can pave the way for those companies that take it more seriously, and progress to newer standards like ISO14064-1 for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gases, but also part 3 for the verification and validation of greenhouse gases. This is where our sister company, Carbonology Ltd, really excel. Darren does his bit with ISO 50001 clients to educate and prepare them for taking more proactive steps towards meaningful energy and carbon reporting. For example, if they grow sufficiently or fall within the parameters of mandatory schemes such as ESOS or SECR reporting, or they just want to do their bit and demonstrate their commitment to minimising their impact on the environment and overall energy consumption. [23:10] What is the biggest challenge Darren had faced during a project and how did he overcome it?: He doesn't have a single one that stands out, but common issues are usually either down to availability or commitment of the individuals within the company he's supporting. For example, the company may decide that they require certification to a standard or multiple standards. There will be commitment from some within the business, and there are those that may not see the importance or feel it's not important to them and what they do. Darren's job is to support the company in achieving its main goal in gaining certification. His work with the company involved explaining what is to be done and why. He's found that most of any resistance is because individuals do not know the why and how it impacts them, etc. The other aspect is to make it clear that he is not there to tell them what to do, or that they're doing it wrong. He works with people to either document the process (where required), help them find improvement in the process and continue to search for improvement. [27:00] What is Darren's proudest achievement? Darren states that there's no one definitive achievement to highlight, rather he would say supporting clients who are new to the standards. Working with them and providing knowledge so that they know the 'why' and understand the standards and their processes, and finally seeing the end result with being recommended for certification. The ones that he's particularly happy with are those that go for multiple standards, that result in recommendation for certification with little or no significant findings from the certification body, it shows that the company has been fully engaged and embedded the overall process into how they work. If you'd like any assistance with implementing ISO standards, get in touch with us, we'd be happy to help! We'd love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here's how: ● Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin ● Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. Subscribe to keep up-to-date with our latest episodes: Stitcher | Spotify | YouTube |iTunes | Soundcloud | Mailing List
Marco Buticchi"Il figlio della tempesta"Longanesi Editorewww.longanesi.it Fine XIX secolo. Nikola Tesla sbarca negli Stati Uniti per dedicarsi alla carriera di inventore. Le sue scoperte rivoluzionarie nel campo dell'elettromagnetismo attirano presto gli interessi tanto dei servizi governativi quanto della criminalità e, in una New York flagellata dalle guerre tra gang, Tesla dovrà compiere una drastica scelta: portare a termine la sua ultima, potentissima invenzione o fermarsi prima che i risvolti militari dei suoi esperimenti creino tensioni irreversibili tra le grandi potenze? Quando Tesla muore nel 1943 i suoi segreti sembrano destinati a morire con lui. Ma il male non dimentica e non si ferma. La scomparsa dell'inventore getta un velo di silenzio sulla sua scoperta, ma basta sollevarlo per scoprire una terribile minaccia...2023. Le tensioni tra Palestina e Israele precipitano e sfociano nei violenti attacchi del 7 ottobre. Tra gli ostaggi di Hamas vi è anche l'intera famiglia di Roxie Oshman, sorella di Toba, storica collaboratrice di Oswald Breil. Il vero bersaglio dell'azione militare è in realtà il marito di Roxie, l'ebreo statunitense Richard Goldberg, un ingegnere elettronico che stava lavorando a un progetto segretissimo…Incaricati di far luce sull'intera vicenda, Oswald e Sara Terracini si mettono al lavoro per scoprire che cosa nasconda Goldberg. In una corsa contro il tempo, Oswald e Sara dovranno impedire che l'arma più pericolosa mai creata finisca nelle mani sbagliate…Marco Buticchi torna con un romanzo che ripercorre le tappe più misteriose della carriera dell'inventore serbo, fino a incrociarle con i drammatici eventi più attuali della questione israelo-palestinese, in un crescendo di tensione e adrenalina. Marco Buticchi, il maestro italiano dell'avventura, è nato alla Spezia nel 1957 e ha viaggiato moltissimo per lavoro, nutrendo così anche la sua curiosità, il suo gusto per l'avventura e la sua attenzione per la storia e il particolare fascino dei tanti luoghi che ha visitato. È il primo autore italiano pubblicato da Longanesi nella collana «I maestri dell'avventura» (accanto a Wilbur Smith, Clive Cussler e Patrick O'Brian), in cui sono apparsi con grande successo di pubblico e di critica Le Pietre della Luna (1997), Menorah (1998), Profezia (2000), La nave d'oro (2003), L'anello dei re (2005), Il vento dei demoni (2007), Il respiro del deserto (2009), La voce del destino (2011), La stella di pietra (2013), Il segno dell'aquila (2015), La luce dell'impero (2017), Il segreto del faraone nero (2018), Stirpe di navigatori (2019), L'ombra di Iside (2020), Il mare dei fuochi (2021), Il serpente e il faraone (2022) e L'oro degli dei (2023), disponibili anche in edizione TEA, oltre a Scusi bagnino, l'ombrellone non funziona (2006) e a Casa di mare (2016), un appassionator itratto del padre, Albino Buticchi. Nel dicembre 2008 Marco Buticchi è stato nominato Commendatore dal Presidente della Repubblica per aver contribuito alla diffusione della lingua e della letteratura italiana anche all'estero. www.marcobuticchi.itIL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.
In this interview, we hear from both Clive Cussler (one of the most successful novelists in recent decades) and his son Dirk Cussler talking about collaborating on a thrilled titled "Arctic Drift."
The talented author, Graham Brown, continuing the #1 NY Times Clive Cussler series, dives down deep with BOOKSTORM! The NUMA crew face swarms of deadly bio-hacked sea locusts, a runaway AI System, and a sinister cult! We talk about the benefits and dangers of AI and the point in which computers and human minds, and AI merge! Can we eliminate fundamental human needs like freedom, hope, autonomy and safety? Humankind's delicate balance with our ecosystem. The possibility of a new and different kind of virus targeting sea life. The real-life development of functional cognitive implants! DO NOT MISS THIS entertaining, fascinating and terrifying real novel! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!
Barbara Peters in conversation with Graham Brown
Barbara Peters in conversation with Mike Maden
Enjoy this bonus episode from the David A. Howe Public Library where Nic and Steve dig deep into The Gray Ghost by Clive Cussler and Robin Burcell.
It's the summer reading program so Nic and Steve and diving head first into The Gray Ghost by Clive Cussler and Robin Burcell
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
Welcome to our 28th episode in the monthly book discussion series hosted by Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and myself, Phil Svitek. If books are your passion, you've come to the right place! In this episode, we delve into Treasure which is the Dirk Pitt adventure novel by Clive Cussler. In the book, Dirk Pitt, discovers a trail leading straight to priceless treasures. But it also thrusts him into conflict that could tip the world's balance of power the wrong way... Charts of lost gold...breathtaking art and rare volumes...maps of hidden oil and mineral deposits that could change the world's balance of power. Now Dirk Pitt discovers the secret trail of the treasures of Alexandria—a trail that plunges him into a brutal conspiracy for total domination of the globe. Zealots threaten to unseat the governments of Egypt and Mexico, exposing America to invasion and economic collapse. Suddenly, from East to West, anarchists reach their deadly tentacles into the heart of the United States. And Dirk Pitt, the hard-hitting hero of Clive Cussler's smash bestsellers Sahara and Inca Gold, is up against the most feared assassin known to man. An international band of terrorists is making its play for world power on the high seas—and Pitt is the only man alive who can stop them! Join the conversation! Share your thoughts, queries, and viewpoints in the comments or connect with Marisa (@serafinitv) and me on social media. In our upcoming discussion, we'll explore The Beach by Alex Garland. And be sure to catch Marisa's new podcast, "Friends & Favorites w/Marisa Serafini," available at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-and-favorites-w-marisa-serafini/id1693327509. For more insightful resources from your 360 creative coach, visit my website at http://philsvitek.com. Thank you for tuning in, and we're eager to hear your thoughts on this captivating book! #bookclub #bookreview #dirkpitt #clivecussler Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach http://philsvitek.com
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
Welcome to our 27th episode in the monthly book discussion series hosted by Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and myself, Phil Svitek. If books are your passion, you've come to the right place! In this episode, we delve into On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous which is the debut novel by Vietnamese-American poet Ocean Vuong. On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family's history that began before he was born — a history whose epicenter is rooted in Vietnam — and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known, all of it leading to an unforgettable revelation. At once a witness to the fraught yet undeniable love between a single mother and her son, it is also a brutally honest exploration of race, class, and masculinity. Asking questions central to our American moment, immersed as we are in addiction, violence, and trauma, but undergirded by compassion and tenderness, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is as much about the power of telling one's own story as it is about the obliterating silence of not being heard. With stunning urgency and grace, Ocean Vuong writes of people caught between disparate worlds, and asks how we heal and rescue one another without forsaking who we are. The question of how to survive, and how to make of it a kind of joy, powers the most important debut novel of many years. Join the conversation! Share your thoughts, queries, and viewpoints in the comments or connect with Marisa (@serafinitv) and me on social media. In our upcoming discussion, we'll explore Treasure by Clive Cussler. And be sure to catch Marisa's new podcast, "Friends & Favorites w/Marisa Serafini," available at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-and-favorites-w-marisa-serafini/id1693327509. For more insightful resources from your 360 creative coach, visit my website at http://philsvitek.com. Thank you for tuning in, and we're eager to hear your thoughts on this captivating book! #bookclub #bookreview #oceanvuong Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach http://philsvitek.com
Sahara was meant to be the next big adventure franchise—an Indiana Jones for a new era. Its main character—Dirk Pitt played by Matthew McConaughey—was the lead in a series of novels by Clive Cussler. The material was there to be mined, but the audience was not. Despite its inspiration, Sahara could not match the popularity of the novels. Grossing just $119 million worldwide, it took quite the hit at the box office, especially since the cost of the film ballooned during production. The reasons for why those costs went off the rails are plentiful and detailed extensively in an old LA Times piece. Its failure aside, there is some fun to be had. With exciting set pieces and that classic McConaughey charm, this should not have been the flop it was. Now, sit back, quench your thirst for adventure with a Shiner Bock from the Spoetzl Brewery, and don't drink that well water! I, the Thunderous Wizard (@WriterTLK), Bling Blake, and Chumpzilla are pulling a Panama to evade the fuzz! This Week's Segments: Introduction/Plot Breakdown – Adventure has a new name ... Dirk Pitt! (00:00) Lingering Questions – Outside of die hard Clive Cussler fans (Bling Blake), who would want a sequel to this movie? (29:48) The "USS Texas" Trivia Challenge – Chumpzilla challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (49:20) Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We kickoff Adventurous Flops with the world's most handsome treasure seeker in Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins! (1:02:19) And, as always, hit us up on Threads, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week's episode! You can find this episode of Hops and Box Office Flops on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify, Acast, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Vurbl, Amazon Music, and more!
Barbara Peters in conversation with Jack DuBrul
Bruce Robert Coffin chats about The General's Gold and more with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine.About Bruce Robert Coffin.Bruce is the award-winning author of the Detective Byron Mysteries, co-author of The Turner and Mosley Files along with bestselling author LynDee Walker, and author of the forthcoming Detective Justice Mysteries. A former detective sergeant with more than twenty-seven years in law enforcement, he supervised all homicide and violent crime investigations for Maine's largest city. Following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, Bruce spent four years investigating counter-terrorism cases for the FBI, earning the Director's Award, the highest award a non-agent can receive.Winner of Killer Nashville's Silver Falchion Awards for Best Procedural and Best Investigator, and the Maine Literary Award for Best Crime Fiction, Bruce was also a finalist for the Agatha Award for Best Contemporary Novel. His Anthony nominated short fiction appears in several anthologies, including Best American Mystery Stories 2016.Bruce is a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Short Mystery Fiction Society, and the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. He is a regular contributor to Murder Books blog.Bruce is represented by Paula Munier at Talcott Notch Literary.He lives and writes in Maine.Description of The General's GoldA treasure so priceless, it's worth killing for…When Mark Hawkins is found dead in a seedy motel, police deem it an accidental overdose. But billionaire computer genius Avery Turner suspects there might be more to the story. Her old friend was on the trail of the legendary General's Gold, and now Avery is determined to pick up where he left off...Teaming up with Carter Mosley, a deep-sea shipwreck diver and adrenaline junkie turned social media sensation, Avery embarks on a dangerous quest for the treasure—and the truth. From Florida to Maine, and from the mountains of Virginia to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, they face treacherous gangs, man-eating sharks, and a world of deception and double-crosses.As they navigate hidden clues and uncertain allies, Avery and Carter must outwit their deadly adversaries and unravel the mystery surrounding the General's Gold. But in this high-stakes game, losing the treasure could cost them their lives.Unearth the year's most exhilarating treasure-hunting thriller. Join bestselling authors LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin in a pulse-pounding action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you love the action of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt series and the intrigue of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, dive into The General's Gold today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support
Bruce Robert Coffin chats about The General's Gold and more with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime and Wine. About Bruce Robert Coffin. Bruce is the award-winning author of the Detective Byron Mysteries, co-author of The Turner and Mosley Files along with bestselling author LynDee Walker, and author of the forthcoming Detective Justice Mysteries. A former detective sergeant with more than twenty-seven years in law enforcement, he supervised all homicide and violent crime investigations for Maine's largest city. Following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, Bruce spent four years investigating counter-terrorism cases for the FBI, earning the Director's Award, the highest award a non-agent can receive. Winner of Killer Nashville's Silver Falchion Awards for Best Procedural and Best Investigator, and the Maine Literary Award for Best Crime Fiction, Bruce was also a finalist for the Agatha Award for Best Contemporary Novel. His Anthony nominated short fiction appears in several anthologies, including Best American Mystery Stories 2016. Bruce is a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Short Mystery Fiction Society, and the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. He is a regular contributor to Murder Books blog. Bruce is represented by Paula Munier at Talcott Notch Literary. He lives and writes in Maine. Description of The General's Gold A treasure so priceless, it's worth killing for… When Mark Hawkins is found dead in a seedy motel, police deem it an accidental overdose. But billionaire computer genius Avery Turner suspects there might be more to the story. Her old friend was on the trail of the legendary General's Gold, and now Avery is determined to pick up where he left off... Teaming up with Carter Mosley, a deep-sea shipwreck diver and adrenaline junkie turned social media sensation, Avery embarks on a dangerous quest for the treasure—and the truth. From Florida to Maine, and from the mountains of Virginia to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, they face treacherous gangs, man-eating sharks, and a world of deception and double-crosses. As they navigate hidden clues and uncertain allies, Avery and Carter must outwit their deadly adversaries and unravel the mystery surrounding the General's Gold. But in this high-stakes game, losing the treasure could cost them their lives. Unearth the year's most exhilarating treasure-hunting thriller. Join bestselling authors LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin in a pulse-pounding action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you love the action of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt series and the intrigue of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, dive into The General's Gold today.
In this episode of Monday Night Live, Derek Arden interviews Justin Urquhart-Stewart. Here's a summary of their conversation: Justin Urquhart-Stewart, a BBC guru and international speaker, joins Derek Arden on the podcast to discuss the current economic landscape. They acknowledge the confusion in the world in 2024, likening it to a Clive Cussler novel that is both exciting and frightening. Despite various global challenges, including COVID-19, banking crises, and inflation issues, the global economy has shown resilience and continues to grow. The discussion highlights the importance of companies demonstrating transparency and responsible practices in the face of environmental, sustainable, and governance (ESG) concerns. Justin criticizes certain investment companies in Britain for their lack of trustworthiness and unethical practices, emphasizing the need for responsible stewardship of people's investments. They discuss the case of Neil Woodford, a UK fund manager who faced issues with his equity income fund and the consequences of his actions on investors. The conversation touches on the short-term focus in private equity and stockbroking and the need for a shift toward long-term investments. Justin emphasizes the importance of trust in the financial industry and how it takes time to build a reputation for consistently making the right decisions. The discussion delves into various political issues, including the state of leadership in the UK, Brexit, and the impact of politicians on the economy. They also touch on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential risks associated with AI-generated content and papers. Justin expresses concerns about global conflicts and their impact on the economy, ghlighting the need for careful management of such situations. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the challenges facing political leaders in handling elections and the importance of finding a credible alternative. Overall, the podcast covers a wide range of economic and political topics, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the global economy in 2024. Justin Urquhart-Stewart provides valuable perspectives on various issues, emphasizing the importance of responsible and long-term investment practices
Marco Buticchi"L'oro degli dei"Longanesi Editorewww.longanesi.itGrecia, 400 a.C. Pericle, tiranno di Atene, incarica il celebre scultore Fidia di concepire un'opera monumentale per onorare Atena. Nasce così il Partenone, nel quale Fidia colloca un'enorme statua della dea creata utilizzando ben 1137 chili d'oro. In realtà Fidia, d'accordo con Pericle, nasconde l'oro in un luogo segreto, come riserva per i tempi difficili che attendono la città. Ma presto gli ateniesi iniziano a sospettare e il destino dello scultore e del tiranno è segnato. E tutto quell'oro rimane nascosto per secoli…Gran Bretagna, 1802. I collaboratori del diplomatico britannico Lord Elgin incappano in una scoperta sconvolgente: sulla scorta di enigmatici indizi, riescono a individuare l'oro perduto degli dei e spogliano l'Acropoli delle sculture di Fidia. Sulla via del ritorno in Inghilterra, la nave che trasporta i reperti si inabissa nei pressi di una piccola isola, che diventa teatro della più imponente impresa di ripescaggio subacqueo dell'epoca. Ma anche scenario di trame e intrighi letali che vedono gli inglesi scontrarsi con le spie di Napoleone e i temibili servizi segreti del Papato.Oggi. Saranno Oswald Breil e Sara Terracini a provare a risolvere l'enigma della scomparsa e a ricercare l'oro modellato da Fidia, così da riportarlo a casa prima che l'avidità umana lo celi di nuovo al mondo intero.Attraverso un lungo viaggio nella Storia, Marco Buticchi ripercorre un mistero che unisce epoche lontanissime, dall'Antica Grecia agli anni di Napoleone. Sulle tracce di un tesoro di inestimabile valore, verranno svelate verità sepolte da millenni.Marco Buticchi, il maestro italiano dell'avventura, è nato alla Spezia nel 1957 e ha viaggiato moltissimo per lavoro, nutrendo così anche la sua curiosità, il suo gusto per l'avventura e la sua attenzione per la storia e il particolare fascino dei tanti luoghi che ha visitato. È il primo autore italiano pubblicato da Longanesi nella collana «I maestri dell'avventura» (accanto a Wilbur Smith, Clive Cussler e Patrick O'Brian), in cui sono apparsi con grande successo di pubblico e di critica Le Pietre della Luna (1997), Menorah (1998), Profezia (2000), La nave d'oro (2003), L'anello dei re (2005), Il vento dei demoni (2007), Il respiro del deserto (2009), La voce del destino (2011), La stella di pietra (2013), Il segno dell'aquila (2015), La luce dell'impero (2017), Il segreto del faraone nero (2018), Stirpe di navigatori (2019), L'ombra di Iside (2020), Il mare dei fuochi (2021) e Il serpente e il faraone (2022), disponibili anche in edizione TEA, oltre a Scusi bagnino, l'ombrellone non funziona (2006) e a Casa di mare (2016), un appassionato ritratto del padre, Albino Buticchi. Nel dicembre 2008 Marco Buticchi è stato nominato Commendatore dal Presidente della Repubblica per aver contribuito alla diffusione della lingua e della letteratura italiana anche all'estero.www.marcobuticchi.itIL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itQuesto show fa parte del network Spreaker Prime. Se sei interessato a fare pubblicità in questo podcast, contattaci su https://www.spreaker.com/show/1487855/advertisement
I'd say many of us like to live life to its fullest. That could be an adventure, time with family, a good trip or maybe a new Packard car if you're Janet Cussler. Janet Cussler worked in the fine arts industry before meeting her husband, NYT best selling author, Clive Cussler. Clive was known for his adventure seeing character Dirk Pitt. But Janet's life with Clive was an adventure in real life. Calendar of Events Macaroni Kid Fall Festival Saturday, Oct 21 from 2-5 come to the AZ Boardwalk for a FREE family fun event. Dress in costume for the big contest. Meet local vendors while trick-or-treating. Be sure to get out there early as this tends to draw a large crowd. AZ Craft Beer FestivalSalt River Fields, Sat Oct 21 from 12-5pm. Tickets include up to 20 drink tickets and a souvenir cup. Food vendors, dozens of local breweries and a great time with friends all included. Phoenix Pride Festival This Sat/Sun at Steele Indian School Park. There will be concerts, food trucks, and plenty of local vendors. Come out to support your local community members for a beautiful day. SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don't forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.
I'd say many of us like to live life to its fullest. That could be an adventure, time with family, a good trip or maybe a new Packard car if you're Janet Cussler. Janet Cussler worked in the fine arts industry before meeting her husband, NYT best selling author, Clive Cussler. Clive was known for his adventure seeing character Dirk Pitt. But Janet's life with Clive was an adventure in real life. Calendar of Events Macaroni Kid Fall Festival Saturday, Oct 21 from 2-5 come to the AZ Boardwalk for a FREE family fun event. Dress in costume for the big contest. Meet local vendors while trick-or-treating. Be sure to get out there early as this tends to draw a large crowd. AZ Craft Beer FestivalSalt River Fields, Sat Oct 21 from 12-5pm. Tickets include up to 20 drink tickets and a souvenir cup. Food vendors, dozens of local breweries and a great time with friends all included. Phoenix Pride Festival This Sat/Sun at Steele Indian School Park. There will be concerts, food trucks, and plenty of local vendors. Come out to support your local community members for a beautiful day. SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don't forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.
Mike Maden, best-selling author of the Troy Pearce DRONE series, joins the show to talk about his work in the Clancy Universe, as well as his new endeavors in the Clive Cussler world. Mike has a PhD in Political Science focused on Conflict and Technology in International Relations. Mike is one of my favorite authors, and as we discussed, his DRONE books really changed my future. Learn more about Mike here: mikemaden.com Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com/Course of Action
Steve Berry is a New York Times bestselling author of the successful Cotton Malone novels and is also a founding member of International Thriller Writers (ITW). Visit his website at https://steveberry.org/ Grant Blackwood is also a New York Times bestselling author of the Briggs Tanner series and has co-authored works with Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy and James Rollins. Visit his website at https://grantblackwood.com/ #podcast #author #interview #authors#SpiesLiesandPrivateEyesPodcast #authorsontheair#podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig#authorsofinstagram #authorinterview#writingcommunity#authorsontheair #suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations#bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction#bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture#thrillers #theuniversityseries #SteveBerry #GrantBlackwood #The9thMan
Welcome to Episode 123 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean's Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit Form HostsStuartGeoffAnthonyTerryThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:***************************************LATEST NEWSMoosaroo Cup announced! The ICM 1/72 URAL-4320 truck in Ukraine service.IPMS Nats 2023There were 3079 models on the tables.Awards Presentation Slide ShowAndys Hobby Headquarters - British Achilles M10 IIc Tank Destroyer 1/16Andys Hobby Headquarters - M10 US Tank Destroyer 1/16Magic Factory 1/48 F4U-1A/2 Corsair to be released October 2023. (broken link)Latest Gundam News and Gundam InfoSmall Space UK 2023http://www.hamex.co.uk/smallspace/smallspace%2010/smallspace%2010.html The Special Giveaway!! A One Year Membership for IPMS USA care of the Executive Board! Submit your WIP to Scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com Patreons are entered automatically!Send an email with the subject “IPMS USA Draw” to scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. ***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSAirpro has detail-up sets for Trumpeters 1/32 TBD Devastator kitMiniArt's 1/35th scale U.S. Army G-527 250 Gal Water Trailer “Water Buffalo”Trumpeter OctThree panzers in three scales from Hobbyboss in Sept.Lots of goodies from Black Dog in AugustSuper Mystére in 1/48 via Special HobbyGreenstuff World UV PuttyMagic Factory 1/700 CVN78 USS Gerald R.FordXF-85 Goblin September Release from Halberd Models in 1/32 and 1/48.Halberd Models XP-47H now open for pre-order.Aeroscale 3D printed Blenheim engines. What's new at Scalemates.com***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man***************************************WHAT'S ON THE BENCHStuart - Now that I know what the Moosaroo cup kit is I can plan what I want to do with it. Painting of the solar panels and main body of the Hayabusa probe is done, now to start working on masking. I'm going to be cross-eyed by the time this is done.Geoff - Summer doldrums still, but laying on multiple spray coats of white to the Savoia Marchetti S55X. I decided to paint it in Porco Rosso colours, even if it's not exactly the same aircraft model!Terry - Building two 1:1 scale Husky Maniacs. Setting up a new workstation computer since the old one was giving me a lot of trouble with its USB bus. Nothing really on the model front. Toshi, 5ish months old and Zeus, 9-10 months old. Both are sweet boys.Anthony - 1/144 Finishing the painting for the Gundam GP03; prepping another Gundam TR-1 Hazel. I'm also working on a Lancaster front-nose blister vac form master for a fellow club member. What are we readingStuart - Confessions of a Bookseller by Shaun BythellAn amusing tale of a year in the life of a used bookstore owner in a tourist town in the north of England.Hyperfocus by Chris BaileyI had started this a while back but lost focus :-) With the events of the last few years I have had trouble keeping focus, several people I know continue to recommend this one. Geoff - finished “Over the Edge of the World” - great read. Looking for the next one that isn't Clive Cussler. Terry: Moving along well with Clean Sweep, fighters are now over Berlin. The Mustangs are still troubled with teething problems. I did pick up Moorecock's Elric Trilogy to read while travelling etc. Anthony - I'm eagerly awaiting my “Super Detailing F-14 Tomcat” book! ***************************************SPONSOR AD #2Seans Custom Model Tools***************************************MODEL INSIDER Interview with ROB BOOTH of IPMS USA PART 2*************************************** THINGS WE'VE SEEN Facebook discussion regarding IPMS Nat judges picking up models. Rules clearly allow/require it in the US. Less so in Canada. On the bench episode 167 Feedback request from Nats XF-85 Goblin video ***************************************THE LAST WORD SMP Ep. 123 is also sponsored by Return To Kit Form (R2KF). Check out their web store! For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.com Please leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we're doing! Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own website We also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble
Get ready for an edge-of-your-seat episode as the Crew sits down with bestselling authors Steve Berry and Grant Blackwood to unravel the secrets behind their latest heart-stopping thriller, "The 9th Man." Join us as we dive into the high-octane world of Magellan Billet operative Luke Daniels, who finds himself entangled in a deadly plot involving America's most infamous assassination. In this riveting interview, we'll explore the twists and turns that lead Luke Daniels on a pulse-pounding journey to uncover the truth about that fateful day in Dallas. Brace yourself for a new perspective on the assassination and a web of conspiracy that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. Don't miss this gripping discussion with Steve Berry and Grant Blackwood as they take us behind the scenes of "The 9th Man," a thriller that combines history, espionage, and relentless suspense. Join us as we explore the enigmatic "ninth man" and the shocking revelations that could change history forever. Tune in for a roller-coaster ride filled with intrigue, danger, and unexpected twists you won't want to miss. Steve Berry is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of sixteen Cotton Malone novels, five stand-alone thrillers, and several works of short fiction. He has 25 million books in print, translated into over 40 languages. With his wife, Elizabeth, he is the founder of History Matters, an organization dedicated to historical preservation. He serves as an emeritus member of the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board and was a founding member of International Thriller Writers, formerly serving as its co‑president. Grant Blackwood is the New York Times bestselling author of the Briggs Tanner series, (The End of Enemies, The Wall of Night, and An Echo of War), the co-author of the Fargo Adventure Series (Spartan Gold, Lost Empire, and The Kingdom) with Clive Cussler, as well as the co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Dead or Alive, with Tom Clancy, and the new thriller, The Kill Switch, with James Rollins. A U. S. Navy veteran, Grant spent three years aboard a guided missile frigate as an Operations Specialist and a Pilot Rescue Swimmer. Grant lives in Arizona, where he is working his own standalone series starring a new hero. _________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to subscribe to The Crew Reviews, hit the "like" button, and leave a comment or a review. And if you want to learn more about the guys from The Crew or see additional author interviews, visit us at http://www.TheCrewReviews.com Follow us on social media: Twitter | @CREWbookreviews Instagram | @thecrewreviews Facebook | @thecrewreviews #The9thMan, #JFKAssassinationPlot
Catherine Baker is Founder and Director at Sport and Beyond. She has been a keynote speaker for the Bank of England and HSBC and has appeared on speaker panels at a broad range of events, from a Women in Leadership programme and the inaugural AllBright FoundHer festival. Catherine is also Chair of the Steering Group of the O Shaped Lawyer and has extensive experience as a non-executive director, most recently as a Trustee on the Board of the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. Her new book Staying the Distance: The lessons from sport that business leaders have been missing is now available. Her website is https://www.sportandbeyond.co.uk/Grant Blackwood the New York Times bestselling author of the Briggs Tanner series is also the co-author of the Fargo Adventure Series (Spartan Gold, Lost Empire, and The Kingdom) with Clive Cussler, as well as the co-author of the #1 NYT bestseller, Dead or Alive, with Tom Clancy, and the new thriller, The Kill Switch, with James Rollins. A U. S. Navy veteran, Grant spent three years aboard a guided missile frigate as an Operations Specialist and a Pilot Rescue Swimmer. https://grantblackwood.com/"That's Fact-tastic" from National Geographic Kids serves up tons of incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to wow your friends and family! Did you know that a giraffe's eye is as big as a Ping-Pong ball? There's a lot to know, and National Geographic Kids is here to help. Based on favorites from the National Geographic Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of awesome categories, from amphibians to black holes to the gold rush. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240061/advertisement
Lethal Mullet Podcast: Episode #227: Sahara On tonight's action packed episode of the Lethal Mullet join Adam and Kyle from FPN as they go thru Clive Cussler's SAHARA an adaptation starring Mathew McConaughey. All that and more on the latest episode of Lethal Mullet on FPN. Give Lethal Mullet a listen: Site: https://fpnet.podbean.com/ For all Lethal merch: TeePublic: https://bit.ly/37QpbSc Check out LM on socials: @thelethalmullet on twitter / facebook / instagram #lethalmulletpodcast #mathewmcconaughey #sahara
In this episode of the Business Broken to Smokin' Podcast: Lodestone True North's Head Coach Mark Whitmore interviews Kolbe Certified Consultant Kimberly Dyer. How We Work https://www.kolbe.com/ https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-wisdom/#ConativeMind 0:00 Intro 5:42 Book reference — Traction by Gino Wickman 7:28 What does it look like to get certified in Kolbe? 10:19 What are these assessments measuring and why are they valuable? Differences between 3 types of assessments: Affective (Feeling) Cognitive (Thinking) Conative (Doing - How you take action when you have the freedom to be yourself) 13:36 Why should we do any assessment? 15:01 Ergs… 17:20 “Imagine if you could accomplish your goals, objectives, with less people, or with the same people that aren't burned out. You'd have a retention device built-in. You'll probably start attracting people because they are hearing: ‘This is a great place to work.'” 18:56 ROI on assessments… Less mistakes because of miscommunication Better collaborative team Better predictable results when you put a team together 20:09 What are some other note-worthy assessments? 20:30 6 Types of Working Genius (Patrick Lencioni) https://www.workinggenius.com/ 20:58 DISC 21:38 Book Reference - Drive by Daniel Pink 22:01 Mark's M3M tool - https://youtu.be/NR9kRJFSYcc?t=318 23:13 Reference to other assessments: Strengthsfinder https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/strengthsfinder.aspx DISC https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc/how-disc-works/ Culture Index https://www.cultureindex.com Predictive Index https://www.predictiveindex.com 24:09 What's the difference between affective, cognitive, and conative? 25:50 Book Reference - 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni 29:04 Book Reference - Grit by Angela Duckworth 29:46 Ideal pairing with Kolbe… 31:31 What does the actual Kolbe assessment look like? (It's not a test) www.kolbe.com 37:18 “You've got a perfect score!” (Strengths-based assessment) 37:57 The 4 Numbers Red - Fact Finder (How you gather and share information) Blue - Follow Thru (How you use systems and processes, organizing) Green - Quick Start (How you handle risk and uncertainty) Yellow - Implementor (not implementer) (how you handle physical or tangible space/objects) Different Kolbe assessments: Kolbe A (who your are truly in your natural state) Kolbe B (how you see your job) Kolbe C (how a supervisor would create for an ideal candidate) 46:00 How to do this without creating more problem? Half day workshop looks like… 49:58 Explain what the ranges are, hierarchy from left to right… 50:53 Fact Finder (Red) 1-3 Simplify (Start with end in mind, sees big picture) 4-6 Like and need to explain, fact checking along the way 7-10 Strategizing, looking for patterns 53:02 How do these conflict or get along? 54:32 Roles for different levels of fact finder… 56:38 Follow Thru (Blue) - Systems and processes. Digital files and physical files… 1-3 Adapting 4-6 Maintaining the preexisting systems 7-10 Systemization (executing on current or creating new) 1:04:46 Quick Start - Risk and uncertainty 1-3 Stabilization to the chaos (resist straying from the plan) 4-6 Modify 7-10 Innovators 1:08:13 Implementor - Haptics (tangible tools, physical space) 1-3 Envisioning (how's it going to look) 4-6 Restoration or preservation 7-10 Pick up tools and start building 1:09:05 Reference to Frank Gehry https://www.biography.com/artist/frank-gehry 1:14:50 How many ergs should we spend at work? 1:17:49 Tips or next steps… 1:21:40 Five desert island books The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Ann Rivers books - https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/anne-rivers-siddons/ Clive Cussler - the Dirk Pitt series https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/dirk-pitt/ **Credits** Music - Workin for a living - Huey Lewis & The News Website: https://www.lodestonetruenorth.com
This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week our host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is sitting down in person with more than one guest. The first part of the episode Ariel is chatting with Dirk Cussler. Dirk is the coauthor with his late father Clive Cussler of nine Dirk Pitt adventures, and he has been an active participant and partner in his father's NUMA expeditions. The two sit and chat about the book series that his father started involving the infamous character Dirk Pitt, and his fathers private nonprofit group the National Underwater and Marine Agency. They talk about the SUB 300T Clive Cussler DOXA watch, which is a unique timepiece that embodies the adventurous spirit of Clive Cussler's novels, and the art of aging material such as the aged stainless steel found in the SUB 300T. As the episode switches over to our next guest, Ariel sits down with the CEO of DOXA Watches, Jan Edocs. Ariel and Jan dive into the deep felt attachment that DOXA has to Clive and Dirk Cussler's novels, and the real level of fandom that DOXA has as a brand. Ariel asks about the decision to make the SUB 300T a pre-aged timepiece, if it is something we might see on other watches from the brand, and how DOXA can up their game further to become a “museum brand”. Websites - https://doxawatches.com/ - https://numa.net/ - https://www.cusslerbooks.com/dirk-pitt-novels.php To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!
Barbara Peters in conversation with Mike Maden
In today's podcast we discuss "Faces of Beth" by Carver Pike, "Sam and Remi Fargo series" by Clive Cussler. Also on the podcast is the term R is for Railroading and Jim Bob Johanson talks about the Quipper and the Remorhaze. Check out "Unseeing Critics" at: https://redcircle.com/shows/02343079-cf45-4fdd-aa31-45d6fb8da57d A podcast on the Blind Knowledge Network: www.blindknowledge.com Podcast Warning and Intro/Outro Credit: Thank You Pepper the Vixen https://twitter.com/PepperTheVixen https://www.twitch.tv/pepperthevixen The background Ambience belongs to Michael Ghelfi and he has graciously allowed us to use them for our podcasts. Please check out and support his work at the following locations: The specific track is "Alchemist's Laboratory" Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut0atQH89VQ Patreon- http://bit.ly/Patreon-MG Knights of the Braille: www.knightsofthebraille.com KOTB Patron(even $1 helps): https://www.patreon.com/knightsofthebraille Contact us: Richard's info Email: knightsofthebraille@gmail.com Twitter: @brailleknights Jesse's Info: jesseb83@comcast.net Thanks to Chris Cook for voicing the Outro
Best-Selling author Avanti Centrae joins the show in force to talk Vanops, silicone valley, and writing best-selling books! Avanti Centrae always wanted to be a writer. Her father served as a U.S. marine corporal in Okinawa, gathering military intelligence during the first decade after the Korean War and her mom was a teacher. She grew up haunting silver bookmobiles in the Midwest but her practical family urged her to get a degree in computer technology, which she did. Eventually, she became a Silicon Valley IT executive, but her heart wasn't in it. Before her hair began to turn gray, she had a health scare, which forced her to face her own mortality. At the top of the bucket list was becoming a bestselling author. She decided to break free of the golden handcuffs to pursue her dream. After years of drafting, editing, and finding an agent and publisher, her debut, VanOps: The Lost Power, was released as an instant Barnes and Noble Nook bestseller. It went on to win three literary awards. Solstice Shadows, VanOps #2 quickly became a #1 Amazon bestseller in the U.S. and Canada, before winning a bronze medal at the Readers' Favorite book awards and nabbing the Chanticleer Global Thrillers Genre Grand Prize. The Doomsday Medallion won an Honorable Mention at the Southern California Book Awards. Her latest, Cleopatra's Vendetta, also won two awards. She's honored that her work has been compared to that of James Rollins, Steve Berry, Dan Brown, and Clive Cussler. Find more about Avanti on her wesbsite: vanops.net This episode fueld by: Red, White, and Badass Brew Coffee Hat by Eberlestock, the best gear in the world! Eberlestock.com
The TSHE Book Club is back with a vengeance and what Clive Cussler's Sahara lacks in nutritional content, it more than makes up for in sexism, racism, and boring us back to death because we're already dead.Actually, we enjoyed parts of the ride. But not as much as we enjoyed a special Dad Book Quiz by one Guest Producer Gregory Schreckengost. We may not be joining the Clive Hive anytime soon, but we haven't closed the book on airport paperbacks for future group reading.Plus: -pocolpyse is the new -gate, he said while gazing into the listener's Dresden Blue eyes. TSHE RecommendsThe Last of Us Connect with the show! This is your show, too. Feel free to drop us a line, send us a voice memo, or fax us a butt to let us know what you think. Facebook group: This Show Has Everything Feedback form: throwyourphone.com Email: tsheshow@gmail.com
Facechat, Tweeter, Ticky Tocky, Instabook - follow along as your TSHE hosts mine the depths (or shallows) of their relationship with social media. We talk about our early days on social media (where is the Live Journal archive?!), and how we feel about it all now. Some lingering questions: Will Bobby's Santa-themed fedora pic be found? Who are these Lundholm bots? Is WhatsApp the metric system of social media? Don't miss the hilarious and embarrassing look back at the Facebook posts of yore (please refer to the show picture). In small talk, we preview our upcoming book club! Sahara by dad book author extraordinaire, Clive Cussler! Also, an important chapter of Ann's life closes. Finally, Hillary might be insane or the best mom? As Ann's therapist says - two things can be true at once!
Best-Selling author Avanti Centrae joins the show in force to talk Vanops, silicone valley, and writing best-selling books!Avanti Centrae always wanted to be a writer. Her father served as a U.S. marine corporal in Okinawa, gathering military intelligence during the first decade after the Korean War and her mom was a teacher. She grew up haunting silver bookmobiles in the Midwest but her practical family urged her to get a degree in computer technology, which she did. Eventually, she became a Silicon Valley IT executive, but her heart wasn't in it. Before her hair began to turn gray, she had a health scare, which forced her to face her own mortality. At the top of the bucket list was becoming a bestselling author. She decided to break free of the golden handcuffs to pursue her dream. After years of drafting, editing, and finding an agent and publisher, her debut, VanOps: The Lost Power, was released as an instant Barnes and Noble Nook bestseller. It went on to win three literary awards. Solstice Shadows, VanOps #2 quickly became a #1 Amazon bestseller in the U.S. and Canada, before winning a bronze medal at the Readers' Favorite book awards and nabbing the Chanticleer Global Thrillers Genre Grand Prize. The Doomsday Medallion won an Honorable Mention at the Southern California Book Awards. Her latest, Cleopatra's Vendetta, also won two awards. She's honored that her work has been compared to that of James Rollins, Steve Berry, Dan Brown, and Clive Cussler.Find more about Avanti on her wesbsite: vanops.netThis episode fueld by: Red, White, and Badass Brew CoffeeHat by Eberlestock, the best gear in the world! Eberlestock.com Follow for more: jeffclarkofficial.com or... IG @officialJSClark FB @officialJSClark Twitter @officialJSClark Full Episodes at: YouTube.com @jeffclarkofficial ApplePodcasts.com/CourseofAction Spotify.com
Avanti Centrae is an international best-selling author who blends history, science and suspense into pulse pounding action thrillers. And she's here today talking about her latest book, Cleopatra's Vendetta. ‘Born a goddess Cleopatra died a prisoner, but the cobra's deadly kiss was just the beginning.' Hi, I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler. And today on binge reading, Avanti talks about how she melds ancient history with contemporary politics, how history is told by the winners and why she wants to restore Cleopatra's reputation as a world changing woman. Book Giveaway This Week But before we get to that, just let's talk about our giveaway for this week. Sadie's Vow Book One in the Home At Last series by myself, Jenny Wheeler, free this week. We're preparing for the launch of Susannah's Secret, Book Two in the series, next month. This gives you a chance to read Book One before Book Two gets published. All the books can be read as standalone stories. The offer is limited to 50 copies. And it's for a limited time, only for one week or until all the copies are taken up. GET SADIE'S VOW HERE You'll find all the links for this episode plus the links for the giveaway in the show notes for this episode on www.thejoysofbingereading.com and remember, if you enjoy what you hear, post a review of the show on your favorite podcast host so that others get to hear about us as well. Things you'll hear about in the episode: How the story combines Cleopatra's legacy with a contemporary thriller involving Think Tank Special Ops leader Timothy Stryker and his wife Angie during an Italian holiday. How Avanti was influenced by popular fiction heroes like James Rollins, Steve Berry, Dan Brown, and Clive Cussler. Books Avanti recommends for thriller readers. (think Steve Berry and Gregg Hurwitz among others.) The power of propaganda down the centuries The party Cleopatra threw for Mark Anthony Was Cleopatra particularly beautiful? How Avanti made the change from Silicon Valley IY expert to best-selling international author. Links in the episode Steve Berry: The Columbus Affair, https://steveberry.org/books/the-columbus-affair/synopsis/ James Rollins: https://jamesrollins.com/ Clive Cussler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clive_Cussler Dan Brown: https://danbrown.com/ Andy McDermott: http://www.andy-mcdermott.com/ Gregg Hurwitz: https://gregghurwitz.net/ JF Penn: https://jfpenn.com/ David Wood: https://www.davidwoodweb.com/ Dan Brown: https://danbrown.com/ Octavian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus Stacy Schiff: Clepatra, A Life; https://www.amazon.com/Cleopatra-Life-Stacy-Schiff/dp/0316001945 Deep Fake – Just how good is it? https://www.creativebloq.com/features/deepfake-examples Gal Gadot - May be doing a Cleopatra Bio pic; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gal_Gadot Where to find Avanti Online Website: https://www.avanticentrae.com/ On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Avanti-Centrae/e/B07TJVDLM4/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avanticentrae/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avanti.centrae.author/ Note: What follows is only a partial transcript... hear the full episode on your favorite podcast provider. Introducing thriller author Avanti Centrae Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Avanti. Hello there, Avanti, and welcome to the show. It's so good to have you with us. Avanti Centrae - international best selling thriller author Avanti Centrae: Hey Jenny, thank you so much for having me. I love your podcast and recently got to listen to one with Lee Goldberg and I just couldn't be happier to be here with you. Jenny Wheeler: Thank you so much. Look, you are a number one international best-selling author who blends history, science, and suspense into pulse pounding action thrillers, rather similar to what Lee does. But today we are talking about your latest work, which is Cleopatra's Vendetta.
The quartet behind 'Black Power Kitchen', the first book from Ghetto Gastro, sit down in the studio with Dave and Chris to discuss the long road from the Bronx, and the power of breaking bread. Also: Dave's lost cookbook collection, Clive Cussler, Thomas Kinkade, comic-con for food nerds, the pan-African pantry, takoyaki and conch fritters, chili-lime liberation, Chino-Latino cuisine, the corn pancakes at Rosetta, St. Lucia saltfish, Jamaican curry, and Hailey Bieber sea-moss smoothies. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, Lester Walker, and Osayi Endolyn Producers: Sasha Ashall, Jordan Bass, and Aleya Zenieris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep. 154 Unexplained Mass Disappearances Today we're talking about unsolved stuff…but in a different way. We're talking about unexplained mass disappearances. How can large numbers of people just disappear without a trace? Where'd they go? Why'd they go? Did somebody make them leave? Bigfoot again? Aliens? Supernatural? Chainsaw? We may never know….but that won't stop us from discussing, speculating, and inevitably making really bad jokes on today's episode. So all aboard bitches let's roll! Let us begin back…back…waaaaay back in 1918. We're talking about the USS Cyclops. Aside from having a great name, it fits the bill on mass disappearances. USS Cyclops (AC-4) was the second of four Proteus-class colliers built for the United States Navy several years before World War I. A collier is a fancy name for a big ass coal cargo ship. The USS Langley, the first aircraft carrier in the US Navy, was a converted collier. This was actually the second ship to bear the name Cyclops. She had been swimming around hauling coal and helping refugees between the Baltic sea, the Bahamas, and Mexico since 1910. In 1917 she was covered to help haul troops and coal all over the world during WW1. In March 1918, the ship was given a new cargo: tons and tons of dense manganese ore, used in steelmaking. She left Brazil loaded up with the brittle metal, then voyaged to Barbados to resupply for the long journey home to Baltimore. That's where things get interesting. On the journey home something went wrong and the ship was never heard from again. Not even an sos. The last known transmission from the Cyclops was "weather fair, all well" at the beginning of the trip home. When the ship did not reach Baltimore a massive search was undertaken. Every naval ship from Cuba to Puerto Rico was sent out to search for debris. At the time, given it was during the war, the general consensus was that she was sunk by the Germans. But during the search, ships could not find any debris field that would be evident if it was torpedoed. In fact no one found anything…anything at all. It seemed the ship just disappeared. 306 people were just… gone. It remains to this day, the single largest loss of life in the history of the United States Navy that did not directly involve combat! Wow that's pretty crazy. So what exactly happened? Well there are theories abound my friends! First there is a mini conspiracy theory that the captain sabotaged the ship or even took it all the way to Germany! Why, you ask? Well let us tell you. It is said that the crew was unhappy with the captain. You see, Captain Worley was hated by his staff and officers and was accused of being pro German. It was discovered later that Worley was actually German born and had changed his name at some point. It's not known why he changed his name. On top of that, the US Consulate General of Rio, named Gottschalk, boarded the ship with 73 other local sailors. Gottschalk was very popular with the German community in Brazil. Couple this with the fact that upon leaving Brazil, the ship was said to have been overloaded and people began to speculate. They say that Worley and Gottschalk purposely sabotaged the ship in some way to favor the Germans back home. Either that or the thought is that they essentially stole the crew and cargo and headed back to Germany. Seems plausible, until you try and figure how a few men could have forced 300 men to go back to Germany. There are several theories of the ship being struck by a rogue wave or breaking up at sea. One sailor reported when they reached Rio, that on the way, the deck of the ship would sway when the ship was struck with large waves. He says the ship was showing signs of structural failure. Could that have been the issue? If so…where was the debris? Another theory was that the ship was overloaded and ran into a storm in which the unstable ship overturned and sank to the bottom of the ocean. Again…why no debris though? For a BBC Radio 4 documentary, Tom Mangold had an expert from Lloyds investigate the loss of the Cyclops. The expert noted that manganese ore, being much denser than coal, had room to move within the holds even when fully laden, the hatch covers were canvas, and that when wet, the ore can become a slurry. As such, the load could shift and cause the ship to list. Listing is caused by the off-centerline distribution of weight aboard due to uneven loading or to flooding. By contrast, roll is the dynamic movement from side to side caused by waves. If a listing ship goes beyond the point where a righting moment will keep it afloat, it will capsize and potentially sink. Combined with a possible loss of power from its one engine, it could fill with water and go down in bad weather. Then there's our personal favorite…the Bermuda triangle just straight fucked it up and aliens took it. That's right passengers…this happened in the infamous Bermuda triangle!!! So of course there are numerous theories involving the Bermuda triangle and supernatural goings on. Most of these Bermuda triangle theories involve either aliens coming down and abducting the ship and crew, or aliens under the ocean coming up and claiming the ship for themselves. We here at the train, well at least Moody, think that this is the most plausible explanation of course. So what do you guys think? Aliens?.... Yea it was aliens… Ok so up next we're heading up to the great white north. For those of you who don't know…that's Canada.. You know America's hat. Anyway.. we're looking at the lake Anjikuni incident. The telling of this mystery was taken from mysterioustrip.com. Anjikuni Lake is located deep in the Kivallig area of rural Nunavut in Canada. Placed near the Kazan River, the lake is perfect for fishing and trout. Anjikuni fastly became a home for the Inuit tribe; it developed soon into a colony and became popular almost instantly on a cold November day in 1930. Joe Labelle, a Canadian fur trapper, was more than an efficient individual who spent a lot of time doing outdoor activities. He was very familiar with the area; he knew that the people established a community. Joe was acquainted with the Inuit stories of wood ghosts that were reportedly harmful, and this remote part was soaked in the tales of the Wendigo. Labelle generally didn't have any fear or anxiety; however, this specific night at the lake became different. The full moon was casting a spooky luminosity all over the village, and no one was moving. The Huskies that were usually loud with the influx of travelers were quiet as well. The only sound he could hear was of his own steps made on the snow and the concave reverb of his greeting. He quickly understood something was not normal, and he started investigating as soon as he entered the village. The village was in complete silence, and he could see no one. No noise of conversation or laughter was detected. What's worse was the complete lack of smoke originating from chimneys that denoted the presence of living beings. Joe noticed a fire at a distance and went towards it to inspect; the fire seemed to be burning for a significant amount of time. Upon further investigation, he found that someone started their supper preparations; however, they didn't finish making it. LaBelle continued towards the village, ready to bump into someone who could tell her what was really happening here. Joe, stepping out of his uncontrollable feelings, began an investigation into the Inuit's homes to search for any clues related to the silence and made a sudden and quick decision to leave the village. He found that several homes were well-stocked with food and weapons; he further found a burnt meal in another house. In one spot, he found a repair of a junior sealskin that was yet to be finished. Sadly, he couldn't conclude anything. As there wasn't any conclusive answer concerning what took place, it must certainly have been an unexpected event that spread widely and involved all 30 men, women & children in the village. Food, clothing, and weapons were left behind. But Why? There was no answer More investigation directed him to a pair of findings that was enough to give him goosebumps. To the extent that he was able to tell, whatever happened, had happened recently. He examined the entire village and found no new traces in the snow apart from his own. The most ghastly discovery he made was of the dogs. Seven of them had starved to death. This evidence was enough to persuade him to head to the nearest telegraph office located farther away. That would mean that Joe had to overlook basic requirements such as shelter and food; however, he was in a hurry to leave the place and seek assistance. As beaten and frostbitten as Labelle was, he finally stumbled into the telegraph office. In a few minutes, he sent an emergency message to the nearest RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) camp. By the time the Mounties reached, many hours later, Labelle had calmed himself enough to talk about his distressing stories. According to 1984's article – The world's most significant UFO mysteries, written by Roger Boar and Nigel Blundell– the Mounties, when on their way to the Angikuni Lake mystery, took a bit of time to rest at a shack alongside a trapper and his two sons. They explained to the trapper and his sons that they are heading towards Anjikuni Lake to solve a ‘problem.' The Mounties asked the trapper if he had seen anything strange these past few days. Upon asking this question, the trapper was compelled to admit that he and his two sons had noticed an eerie luminous object flying all over the sky a few days ago. He further stated that he had seen giant, gleaming ‘flying objects' changing shape right before their eyes. And this object was flying towards the village at Anjikuni lake. So did this event even happen? Or was LaBelle making it up. According to skeptoid.com( see we look at both sides equally) here are a number of things about the Joe Labelle story that raise red flags. For one thing, it happened in November, when average temperatures are 13°C degrees below freezing. Angikuni Lake is a sheet of ice; kayaks pulled up on the beach would not be "battered by wave action". The very presence of kayaks so far inland is suspect, though not impossible. Migratory Inuit would often park their kayaks to hunt caribou. These eastern Iglulik kayaks were made of sealskin stretched over willow branches. But the small Angikuni Lake is landlocked so far inland on the Barrens that neither willow nor sealskin were available, and this would be, by far, the farthest inland that the historical use of Iglulik kayaks would have ever been documented. Not impossible, but highly suspect. Labelle described a permanent settlement, a "friendly little Eskimo village" of "about thirty inhabitants" that he'd known "for many years". A statement from the Mounted Police says "A village with such a large population would not have existed in such a remote area of the Northwest Territories." They had left sealskin garments behind, in a region where there was caribou hide rather than sealskin; and as a trapper Labelle should have been able to identify it properly. So there was either a series of quite improbable circumstances, or Labelle was wrong. Today, no physical evidence exists of a village at Angikuni Lake, and nobody has ever published an account of going up there and clearing away any remnants. So we have to rely on documentary evidence to find the true history of the vanishing village. So with all the contradictory evidence what is real and what isn't. Was there a group of Inuits that completely disappeared or was it a tall tale? Could it be a combination of both and the truth is somewhere in the middle? Who knows…either way…crazy story! Next up we head to Brazil and the village of Hoer Verde! We got the following info mostly from coolinterestingstuff.com. The Mysterious legend of Hoer Verde, the town with 600 inhabitants that vanished, is certainly confusing and troubling. The case will cause you to ask questions, questions like “how can anything like that ever happen with absolutely no evidence to suggest anything unusual had happened?” Like so many legends from the area, information on Hoer Verde is difficult to track down. But what information is accessible is not only disturbing, but incredibly perplexing. As visitors to the village entered the small town they were immediately struck by how dead everything was. Unlike other villages of six hundred no one was walking through the streets. Hanging signs waved in the gentle wind creaking noisily juxtaposed with the uneasy footsteps and subdued whispers of those passing through. As they passed by local houses and looked in the windows it was evident immediately that something wasn't right. No one was anywhere to be seen. The police were called, and investigators descended on the town to look through the village. As they came to the town's school they found a gun, which they took to be forensically examined. And then the investigators looked to the blackboard on which the words, “There is no salvation” were written. After a cursory examination, they realized that it had been fired the day before, but by whom they were unsure. A manhunt ensued for the 600 villagers in the small town. Despite this, no trace of any of the locals was ever unearthed. As newspaper reports of the town's disappearance reached the west it was considered a curiosity, but with the shifting political climate of Brazil in 1923 it was considered possible that the town had evacuated to avoid conflict with guerrillas. Another mysterious element is the original language of the phrase “There is no salvation.” Though the phrase has been largely translated into English, the phrase holds little significance in English or Portuguese. However, if the words had been “Illic est haud salus.” in Latin or some variation of it, this could have been related to the phrase “Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus” which is a Catholic phrase meaning “Outside the Church there is no salvation.” If this was the case in a largely Catholic area, the lesson could have been a religious lesson which was interrupted by some unknown force, but with no specific significance itself. So what happened…we don't know…but you know there are some crazy theories!! Let's start with the most bizarre theory that is floating around. This theory states the 600 residents of Hoer Verde were swallowed by a black hole taking them all to a fourth dimension. yes…that's a theory. Along those lines there's the inevitable alien abduction talk. Could aliens have really come down and abducted 600 people? We like to think so but who knows. The next theory people point to is the political landscape in Brazil leading to soldiers or revolutionaries forcing all the villagers to evacuate. The only thing is the villagers disappeared in 1923. There was no civil war going on at the time, as is sometimes referred to with the legend. Also the revolution didn't occur until 1930 and another occurred in 1932. In neither case was a village of 600 reported to be wiped out or relocated. And then there's the issues of the names of the towns, one town is completely nameless in the legend while Hoer Verde is a rather strange name for a village or town in Brazil, for one Verde translates to green from Portuguese to English but Hoer is not a word in Portuguese. It seems to be a Dutch word that is a derogatory word for sex workers. Second, the legend states the town has been forgotten to time but one source we found says they were able to find multiple lists of towns and villages dating back to the 16th century for Brazil. No name comes close to Hoer Verde except for Ouro Preto, which translates to black gold and the history for it goes back to 1698. So this story is pretty crazy huh. Well turns out it may also be completely made up. There's been a research dive that traces the origins of this story to a fairly recent article in a sketchy Russian newspaper written by a man named Mikhaylov Andrei. To put this guy into perspective, in the same article he blames the disappearance at the colony of Roanoke on protoplasm coming from the ocean and devouring the people off the colony…yea…he claims it happens every few millennia. So while the myth of Hoer Verde lives on…it may just be that…a myth! Next up we are gonna look at the Moche civilization. Information for this tale we got from an article on Fodors.com. The Moche culture remains one of the most mysterious unknowns of Peruvian history, and with the more prominent Incas filling up most of the pages in the history books, the Moches do not receive as much attention. The Moche believed in gory human sacrifice and produced famously beautiful pottery, built huge, bizarre brick pyramids and had a complex and efficient irrigation system. Some of the aqueducts are still in use today. All researchers can glean from the Moche civilization is through a collection of artistic masterpieces from archaeological digs, writings from Spanish invaders (the Moche did not use a predominant written language), and other fragments left behind in Peru's northern coastal regions. The Moche civilization lived and flourished along the northern coast of Peru from the 1st to the 8th century A.D., with their highest concentration of residents in the popular Trujillo region and Chicama valley. Due to the riches of this land, which included access to sturdy clay and precious metals, the Moche civilization accumulated significant wealth and power during this pre-Incan period. At the foot of the Cerra Blanca Mountain, Moche's capital city covered 300 hectares, or 3 million square meters of an opulent environment that offered residents a tight community of people, storehouses, open plazas, and ramps for easy entry to multiple-level structures. The upper elite also planned fields surrounding the city (indicating a class-based society). Building this capital took the Moches 600 years to complete and involved no fewer than six construction phases. In addition, the capital included two now-famous pyramids often open to tourists today: the Huaca Del Sol (Temple of the Sun), a structure standing more than 50 meters in height and encompassing an area of 340 by 160 meters, and the Huaca De La Luna (Temple of the Moon), built using millions of adobe bricks. Which, if you know anything about photoshop, is quite a feat. Researchers believed both were used as prodigious religious tombs. Although monuments and temples remain for archeologists to research today, most of the tangible objects left behind by the Moches were artistic, creative artifacts full of intricate designs and pops of bold colors. Considered skillful metalworkers and adept potters, the Moches produced sophisticated headdresses made of real gold for their goddesses, jewelry of valuable metals, chest plates to show prestige, textiles for ornamentation and wardrobe, utensils for eating, and tools for working in the fields. In 700 A.D., the Moches moved their capital city to Pampa Grande in the Lambayeque Valley, approximately 40 miles from the Pacific Ocean. They constructed this city to include large pyramids and temples made of dirt using a method called chamber and fill, which allowed loose dirt to clump into cribbed walls. No one knows exactly why the Moche civilization eventually disappeared. Many researchers believe El Niňo caused substantial damage to the fields and irrigation systems, as they found confirmation of flooding at every single ceremonial site. (The chamber and fill approach appeared to hurt them significantly.) Archeologists also think the Moches abandoned Pampa Grande quickly and as they left, set their city on fire—but why? The El Nino mentioned above is a prevailing theory. It is said that it was…wait for it… A SUPER EL NINO!!!!! So basically the easiest way to describe it is that the Moche faced 30 years of flood condition weather and rain followed by 30 years of drought conditions. Harsh. Some say this led to an issue with fertile soil so the citizens couldn't really dig, plant and grow crops. Also, because of the El nino theory, Dramatic changes in the ocean's environment could also be one of the reasons why the Moche, an early pre-Columbian civilization in Peru, fell apart over 1000 years ago. No one is 100 percent sure what happened to the Moche. The Moche are not the only civilization to have disappeared without a discernible reason. They are scattered throughout history and the world from the Aztalan civilization in the American West to the inhabitants of great Zimbabwe. The disappearances of civilizations is definitely an interesting topic overall. Changing the tone a bit, we're next going to look at an airliner that disappeared with 95 military personnel on board. Flying Tiger Line Flight 739, a Lockheed Super Constellation airliner, was scheduled to transport 96 military personnel from the US to Vietnam and disappeared on March 16, 1962. According to the military, the men were under orders to relieve soldiers in Saigon tasked with training Vietnamese troops to fight the Viet Cong guerillas. As such, the flight was operated by the Military Air Transport Service (MATS). A few stopovers were made along the route—one in Honolulu, one in Wake Island, and a final one in Guam. With nine and half hours of fuel remaining, their final stretch was estimated to take around six hours. Sadly, however, they were never seen again. Guam Centre grew concerned when the flight failed to make its scheduled position report at 15:30. They attempted to contact the aircraft without luck. When the flight also failed to make its destination, a distress status was initiated, and one of the largest search and rescue operations to date commenced. The search was conducted by the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines and covered more than 200,000 square miles. It came up empty, and nearly 60 years later, not a trace of the flight has been found. Strangely, another MATS-operated Super Connie in the Flying Tiger Line, this one carrying secret military cargo, also met with tragedy that day. Departing from the same airport at roughly the same time as Flight 739, Flight 7816 (N6911C) crashed during an attempted instrument approach to Adak Island, Alaska. Of the seven people on board, six crew members suffered minor injuries, and one died after becoming trapped in the fire. The timing of the incident with Flight 739's disappearance raised many red flags. The only potential clue to Flight 739's fate came from onboard a Liberian tanker, the SS T L Linzen, where witnesses noticed vapor trails moving west and disappearing into a layer of cumulus clouds. A few seconds later, they observed a large, two-pulse explosion, followed by two fireballs falling from the sky at different speeds. The ship's radar flagged a target approximately 17 miles from its current position, or roughly 500 miles off the coast of Guam. The location fell in line with the approximate flight path of 739, so search and rescue operations gave focus to the area. It is in the remote Pacific Ocean, so it's a wonder that anyone witnessed the event at all. The idea of a Super Connie exploding mid-flight was too improbable for aircraft experts to believe, leading many to the conclusion of sabotage. For one, L-1049Hs were not known to have any fuel problems or electrical issues near fuel tanks. Additionally, nothing on board would have been powerful enough to blow apart. So, if the plane did explode, the theory goes, it would likely have been caused by impact with an external force, such as a meteor or, more sinisterly, a missile. With the United States in the throes of the Vietnam and Cold Wars, proponents of the shoot-down theory have pointed toward the Soviet Union as a possible villain in this scenario. Assuming the explosion was unrelated, another possibility is that the flight was hijacked and those onboard taken hostage. However, the kidnappers would have likely made demands for the men's release at some point, and such demands never came—or were at least not made public knowledge. Kidnapping theories are common with disappearances of aircraft, including Malaysia Flight 370. For surviving families, the most popular theory has always been that the men were part of a secret military operation gone awry. This is supported by claims that they left behind important items, such as their IDs and wedding bands, and gave long, drawn-out goodbyes—as if they knew they were never coming back. Still desperate for answers, some family members recently attempted to submit their DNA to the military database used to identify bodies found abroad. The government denied those requests, citing legal reasons. It has also denied decades of pleading to have the servicemen's names added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall, remaining adamant that they were never part of any war mission. Maintenance problems had already been addressed while the plane was in Guam, but it's rare for a mechanical issue to cause an explosion, though it can't be completely ruled out—likewise with sabotage. While neither option can be dismissed entirely, there's no evidence that they happened. The missile theory is also speculative. If an enemy had chosen to shoot down this flight, who would that have been? The Soviet Union, which was a Cold War adversary, was the only other nation capable of downing a high-flying plane mid-ocean. But why would the Soviets have done it? And why in such a remote expanse of the Pacific? There's no clear motive and no evidence to support such a claim. A more likely explanation is the explosion of ordinance, accidentally or as an act of sabotage by some unknown actor, aboard the secret military flight. In late 2020, surviving family members constructed a monument in South Portland, Maine, honoring the servicemen of Flight 739. We got most of this indoor from a cool article on planeandpilotmag.com How about some of your favorite quick hitters! SS WARATAH In July 1909, the SS Waratah was heading for Cape Town, South Africa, on its way back from Melbourne, Australia, making a scheduled stop in Durban on the way. It was carrying over 200 people, both passengers and crew, but as it left port to complete its journey, one passenger elected to remain behind. Engineer Claude Sawyer had made many journeys by sea, and he was so concerned by the behavior of this brand new ship that he disembarked in Durban and sent a message to his wife describing the ship as "top heavy." The Waratah left port at 8 a.m. on July 26, and headed into rough seas for its journey to Cape Town. At 6 a.m. the following day it overtook another ship, the Clan McIntyre, and exchanged signals, before the Waratah disappeared into the distance, never to be seen or heard from again. According to the Master of a vessel called the Clan McIntyre, when the Waratah passed him, his ship was sailing into nine meter waves and a violent storm. Two ships later claimed to have seen bodies and debris in the water, however nothing was ever actually recovered. An expedition sponsored by author Clive Cussler claimed to have found the ship in the 1980s. However, when the searchers eventually reached the wreck, they actually discovered a World War II transport vessel instead. The mystery of the SS Waratah's fate remains. AZTALAN INDIANS Just outside the small town of Lake Mills in south central Wisconsin, on the banks of the Crawfish River, lie the remains of a Native American city called Aztalan. The Wisconsin settlers who discovered it in 1836 named it "Aztalan" due to a misplaced assumption that the Native Americans who lived there had a connection to the Aztecs. The ancient city contained stepped pyramids, conical mounds, evidence of housing, fishing, and farming, and even a substantial defensive stockade wall containing up to 30 watchtowers. And according to local legend, they even built large stone pyramids in the bottom of what's now called Rock Lake in Lake Mills. But the valley was later flooded, meaning that evidence to prove this legend true is hard to come by. At its peak, Aztalan would been occupied by around 500 people between 700 to a thousand years ago. But at some point after 1300 AD, the site was mysteriously abandoned, and no one really knows why. According to an article published by Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine, evidence points to a few different theories about their fate: a lack of resources, drought, and violence from other nearby Native American settlements. Despite a very obvious intention of these early Wisconsinites to remain — nothing says "I'm staying!" like a large defensive wall — they're now nothing more than local history and legend. ROMAN 9TH LEGION The Ninth Legion was a Roman military formation of around 5,000 soldiers stationed in York in Northern England during Rome's occupation of Britain. This unit maintained control of the wild inhabitants of what would later become northern England and Scotland. In 108 AD, an inscription in the City of York places the legion in the city. However, 50 years later, when a new record of the legions was completed, no mention of the ninth appeared What could've happened to erase the existence of 5,000 soldiers? No one really knows. According to a Roman writer, many Roman soldiers were killed in Britain at the beginning of the second century, necessitating several reinforcements. This included the arrival of a new Legion, the Sixth, in 122 AD, which took up residence in the now presumably empty York. No records describe the Ninth Legion's fate. Some theories suggest the Legion was simply sent elsewhere, though there's little evidence to support this. Meanwhile, Emperor Hadrian visited the British Isles at the beginning of the second century. To take control of the Briton-on-Roman violence, he ordered the construction of a 73 mile long, 15 foot high, fortified wall across the island to keep the invaders out of Roman territory. And you don't go doing that unless you've got a good reason — like say losing an entire legion. Hadrian's wall still stands today. However, there's still no sign of the ultimate fate of the Ninth legion — and there probably never will be. SS POET The SS Poet was a former World War II troop transport that was mothballed for 20 years after the war, before being bought and converted to carry cargo. Considered "old but sturdy" in October 1980, the ship had an experienced crew of 34 men — including the captain who'd been at sea for 41 years — when it mysteriously disappeared. On the morning of October 24, 1980, the SS Poet sailed from Philadelphia with a load of corn bound for Egypt, where it was due to arrive on November 9. As it passed Cape Henlopen later the same morning, the Poet sent its last message before heading out into the Atlantic, and into history. The following day a storm blew up in the North Atlantic with 30 foot waves and 60 mph winds. But for a ship like the Poet that shouldn't have mattered. When the storm finally passed it left behind no trace of the Poet, no debris, and no distress signal was ever heard. A popular explanation for the loss proposes an undiscovered hull leak that would have caused the ship to become unstable and founder in the bad weather. However with no evidence to back that up, fingers were soon pointed at the owner who had failed to report the ship missing for several days after losing contact, and at the coast guard who didn't begin a search for another four days after that. Well-built ships with experienced crews don't just vanish without cause, but that doesn't mean we'll ever know what it was. we got these quick hitters from an article on grunge.com.
We're off on an adventure seeking lost gold on a sunken ship and trying to find the origin of a mysterious plague. Dirk Pitt's his name, and treasure hunting is his game. We discuss the underrated film adaptation of a Clive Cussler novel in full and explain why it's the best "Uncharted" movie along the way.* Note - full spoilers in effect for entire episode *Follow & SubscribeAaronTwitterFacebookLetterboxdPatrickTwitterFeelin' FilmFacebookTwitterWebsiteLetterboxdEmail feelinfilm@gmail.comFeelin' Film on Apple PodcastsFeelin' Film on SpotifyFeelin' Film on RepodFeelin' Film on StitcherFeelin' Film on PodchaserJoin the Facebook Discussion GroupJoin the DiscordRate/Review us on iTunes and on your podcast app of choice! It helps bring us exposure so that we can get more people involved in the conversation. Thank you!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/feelin-film/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Listener beware, you're in for a scare -- It's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Roxane Gay is an award-winning writer and culture critic. Her books and blogs feature tons of biting insight that's endeared her to millions of readers. Her best advice for aspiring professional writers? Be relentless. She'll explain that and why she still has blind spots when people ask her for the answers to their problems. You can also see Roxane's writing in her newsletter, “The Audacity.”Ricky Duran is a singer-songwriter who first made a name for himself on the NBC show "The Voice" in 2019. The show is all about joining up with one of four professional musicians to both win the show and help with your career. Ricky will tell us what he got from his mentor, Blake Shelton who still helps him to this day! Ricky's new single “Waiting on You” is available now. Our guests will answer trivia questions about childhood movies that could thrill, chill and delight!If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 74174.What's the Difference: Sure ShotWhat's the difference between “ensure” and “insure"?What's the difference (to a bartender) between a jigger and a shot?Areas of Expertise:Roxane: 1990s hip-hop, the movie Pretty Woman, and the fictional world of Clive Cussler novels.Ricky: Slasher movies, planets of our solar system, and Jimi Hendrix.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongRoxane GayRicky DuranWith guest experts:Heather Langenkamp, award-winning actor and producer, whose many credits include playing the lead character in A Nightmare on Elm Street.Laura San Giacomo, award-winning actor, whose many credits include the shows “NCIS,” “Just Shoot Me,” and the film Pretty Woman.Go Fact Yourself was devised and produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Vaccine-getting by YOU.