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“Eternal Flame” is another song that came into my head from out of nowhere. It just started playing in my mind on its own. I remembered the song, but I had never heard of (or don't remember) an all-girl band called The Bangles. The group was popular in the 1980s. Susanna Hoff, their lead singer, wrote Eternal Flame with songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. The idea came from a Cyndi Lauper song Hoff admired, and from the eternal flame shrine near the Elvis Presley tomb in Graceland, where The Bangles saw it. “Eternal Flame” became one of The Bangles' biggest hits, reaching #1 in nine countries, including the USA in 1989. I still don't know why “Eternal Flame” barged unannounced into my head, but I'm glad it did. The song is BEAUTIFUL. Here's my cover. Chapters (00:00:08) - Close Your Eyes, Give Me Your Hand
“Eternal Flame” is another song that came into my head from out of nowhere. It just started playing in my mind on its own. I remembered the song, but I had never heard of (or don't remember) an all-girl band called The Bangles. The group was popular in the 1980s. Susanna Hoff, their lead singer, wrote Eternal Flame with songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. The idea came from a Cyndi Lauper song Hoff admired, and from the eternal flame shrine near the Elvis Presley tomb in Graceland, where The Bangles saw it. “Eternal Flame” became one of The Bangles' biggest hits, reaching #1 in nine countries, including the USA in 1989. I still don't know why “Eternal Flame” barged unannounced into my head, but I'm glad it did. The song is BEAUTIFUL. Here's my cover. Chapters (00:00:08) - Close Your Eyes, Give Me Your Hand
Drivey note: this week's episode has been untouched by the loving hands of producer Jordan Mallory. John is much worse at Jordan's job than Jordan is, so please forgive this week for any audio issues or snafus.This week, John bravely asks the question "what if we gave just a few minutes to acknowledge the straights" to Merritt and Niki on this, the first day of Pride (at least when we recorded it). Explore straight history and culture with us, including the idea that fearing planes, like John Madden, makes you a little gay.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mere nights after finding a Salubri, the Prince of Baltimore requests the services of more Kindred to escort an important dignitary from overseas to him. Music Credits: Intro: Main Menu - Rik Schaffer Last Light: Santa Monica Theme - Rik Schaffer Elysium: Moldy Old World - Rik Schaffer Job Description: Look Into My Eyes - James Salvatore Patchwork Coterie: Mission Impossible - Rik Schaffer Bad Business: What Comes Next (feat. Brunon Lubas) - James Salvatore On the Run: Modern Day Boss 1 - Chris Collins, Greg Forsberg, Rob Ross Postfight: New York City Hub - Chris Collins, Greg Forsberg, Rob Ross End of Session: Vesuvius - Rik Schaffer Outro: The Prince's Dream - Rik Schaffer
A journey through the deeper side of soulful house, where timeless voices, uplifting melodies, and warm grooves come together under one roof. This selection brings together some of the finest names in the genre, from the unmistakable soul of Black Coffee, Miguel Migs, Mousse T., DJ Spen, Sean McCabe, Brian Tappert, Cafe 432, The Shapeshifters, and Sam Ruffillo, alongside legendary vocalists including Evelyn “Champagne” King, Kim English, Monique Bingham, Angela Johnson, Terry Dexter, and Rona Ray. Expect moments of pure musical sunshine as classics are reimagined, dancefloor anthems are given new life, and soulful vocals float effortlessly across deep, uplifting rhythms. From the emotional pull of “Open My Heart” and “Love Come Down” to the uplifting energy of “Supernatural,” “Close Your Eyes,” and “Solid Ground,” every record has been chosen to create a feeling rather than simply fill a dancefloor. Threaded throughout the mix are a collection of original productions from The Funk Assassin — “Blue Moon Beach,” “Blue Moonlit River,” “Blue Moonlight In My Soul,” “Balearic Blue Moon,” and the closing track “Carry You Home.” These original pieces serve as the heart of the journey, inspired by sunset coastlines, moonlit reflections, Balearic escapism, and the soulful house records that have shaped dancefloors for decades. This is music for open-air terraces, late-night conversations, sunrise moments, and anyone who still believes house music should move both your feet and your soul. TRACK LIST: 1. Miguel Campbell – Something Special (Original Mix) 2. Dirty Harry, Mpho Masilo – Open My Heart (Dirty Harry Classic House Vocal Mix) 3. The Funk Assassin – Blue Moon Beach 4. Rona Ray, Kelvin Sylvester – I Need To Know (Kelvin Sylvester Extended Vocal) 5. Evelyn “Champagne” King, Ezel, DJ Spen – Love Come Down (Ezel & DJ Spen Radio Edit) 6. DJ Rae, Martin Badder, DJ Spen, Reelsoul – Change (DJ Spen & Reelsoul Remix) 7. Reach, Elle Deeva, Carlos Yedra – Attempted Love (Carlos Yedra Mix) 8. The Funk Assassin – Blue Moonlit River 9. Matty & Monique, Monique Bingham, Sean McCabe – Now What (Sean McCabe Remix) 10. Kim English – Supernatural (Mousse T. Super Soul Mix) 11. YASS, Jay Sebag, LT Brown – Deliver Us (feat. LT Brown & Jay Sebag) 12. Miguel Migs, Meshell Ndegeocello – Close Your Eyes (Migs Corsica Skyline Remix) 13. Disco Sparks, Christine Wiltshire, The D.S. – Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow (Extended Mix) 14. The Shapeshifters, Teni Tinks – You Ain't Love (feat. Teni Tinks) 15. Soul Reductions – Got 2 Be Loved 16. Cafe 432, Tracey Jane Campbell – With Love (Cafe 432 Bump Radio Remix) 17. The Funk Assassin – Blue Moonlight In My Soul 18. The Funk Assassin – Balearic Blue Moon 19. Sam Ruffillo, Edson Sean – Let It Go 20. Carlos Yedra, Footsounds, Rhey Osborne – Sparkle (Vocal Mix) 21. Micky More & Andy Tee, Angela Johnson – Not Your Average Kind 22. Beat Rivals, Phoebe One – Sittin' On Top Of The World (Radio Edit) 23. Black Coffee – Even Though 24. Ezel, Rona Ray – No Gravity 25. Rony Breaker, Chinua Hawk, Brian Tappert – Solid Ground (Brian Tappert for the Heads Remix) 26. Frankie Feliciano, Terry Dexter – No Maybe (Wez Whynt Vocal Remix) 27. The Funk Assassin – Carry You Home
This week merritt, John and Niki do an extended Star Wars goof (I don't think any of these spoilers are real, but who can say, really? I sure as shit didn't watch that movie), before moving on to greener, less celestial pastures, including any date between 2000 and 2010, a specific guy running for governor of California, and somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ronnie Younkins His band, KIX, exploded with the 1988 platinum-selling album, “Blow My Fuse” and the major hit single, “Don't Close Your Eyes,” but away from the spotlight, guitarist Ronnie Younkins was in a tailspin of drugs and alcohol that would turn into the fight for his life. He joins us to discuss his current band, The Blues Vultures, his brutal battles for sobriety, the time KIX picked him up from rehab in a tour bus and his once-in-a-lifetime audition with KISS. hab sobrietyCreated and Produced by Jared Tuten
Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalms 4:8 — Close Your Eyes Tonight and Rest in God's Care Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Tennessee • Adelaide • Auckland • Singapore • Mexico City REST • SAFETY • PEACEFUL SLEEP night prayer for peaceful sleep • Christian bedtime prayer • prayer for anxiety at night • prayer for comfort and rest Psalm 4:8 (NIV) "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." As this day finally comes to a close, allow yourself a quiet moment to rest. The work of today is finished. The conversations of today are finished. The responsibilities of today can be set down for now. Tomorrow will arrive in its own time. Tonight, you are invited to rest. Many people carry tomorrow into the night. They replay conversations. They revisit worries. They imagine situations that have not yet happened. But this moment is not asking anything from you except trust. God is here. Father, thank You for bringing me safely through this day. Thank You for every moment of strength, every act of kindness, and every unseen way You have carried me. Jesus, stay close beside me tonight. When anxious thoughts try to return, bring peace. When worries about tomorrow begin to grow, help me place them into Your hands. When I struggle to switch off from the pressures of life, remind me that You remain awake even while I sleep. Lord, help me release what I cannot control. Help me trust You with tomorrow. Help me receive rest as a gift from Your loving hand. Across the world, many people are preparing for sleep while carrying concerns that feel heavy. From Tennessee to Adelaide, from Auckland to Singapore and Mexico City, may hearts be comforted tonight by the assurance that God remains faithful, God remains watchful, and God remains near. Jesús, dame descanso y tranquilidad esta noche. Jesus, guarda meu coração e me conceda descanso. Jesus, bantayan Mo ako habang ako'y natutulog ngayong gabi. Father, I place this night into Your hands. And I choose to rest in Your peace. Amen. Psalm 4 prayer, night prayer, bedtime prayer, Christian encouragement, prayer for peaceful sleep, prayer for anxiety at night, prayer for rest, daily prayer night prayer for peaceful sleep, Christian bedtime prayer, prayer for anxiety at night, prayer for comfort and restSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee
Send us your feedback — we're listening Psalm 121 7–8 — Before You Close Your Eyes Tonight: A Prayer for Safety, Rest, and Quiet Comfort Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope Nashville • Texas • Guadalajara • Brazil • Mississippi SAFETY • REST • QUIET COMFORT night prayer for peaceful rest • Christian bedtime prayer for comfort • prayer for emotional safety tonight • prayer for calm sleep and peace Psalm 121:7–8 (NIV) “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Before you close your eyes tonight, pause for a quiet moment with Jesus. You do not need to carry the worries of tomorrow into this night. God sees how emotionally tired you have become today. He understands the hidden pressure, restless thoughts, and quiet exhaustion that can continue lingering when the world around you finally becomes still.Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before You now. Jesus, stay close beside me tonight. When anxious thoughts begin filling my mind, help my heart become calm again. When fear or emotional heaviness starts draining my peace, remind me that I am still safely held within Your presence. Lord, help my thoughts settle peacefully tonight. I place tomorrow into Your hands now. I release every hidden burden, emotional strain, and quiet fear that has been exhausting my spirit today. And now, I choose rest instead of worry. Jesus, bring quietness to my heart tonight. Lead me beside still waters and let my soul rest peacefully within Your care through this night. God has not stepped away from you. Even here, while the night becomes quiet around you, His presence remains close beside you now. Jesus is with you now. Across the world, people are searching tonight for emotional safety, peaceful rest, and reassurance for weary hearts. From Nashville to Texas, from Guadalajara to Brazil and Mississippi, Jesus is bringing calmness, comfort, and peaceful rest to hearts needing quiet reassurance tonight. Jesús, trae descanso y calma a mi corazón esta noche. Jesus, guarda meu coração cansado e me dá descanso. Jesus, bantayan Mo ako at bigyan Mo ako ng mapayapang pahinga ngayong gabi. Father, I trust You completely. And tonight, I will rest safely within Your peace. Amen. Psalm 121 prayer, night prayer, bedtime prayer, Christian encouragement, emotional healing prayer, prayer for peaceful sleep, prayer for anxiety, trust God prayer night prayer for peaceful rest, Christian bedtime prayer for comfort, prayer for emotional safety tonight, prayer for calm sleep and peaceSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee
This week Niki, John and merritt discuss their shower habits, the contents of the Nickelodeon time capsule, skinned Grogu, the premise of 1997 ABC television series Teen Angel, the ending of Full House, and gang? Somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SAMPLER & SANS REPROCHES (Radio broadcast)Playlist N° 1387 - Monday 20th of May 2026 - Horaire : 20h00-22h00EBM - DARKTECHNO - INDUSTRIEL & RELATED MUSICGALAXIE RADIO 95.3FM --- www.galaxieradio.fr [ S&SR Top Of The Week : CIRCUIT PREACHER "Heaven Can't Heal"] CIRCUIT PREACHER "Up In Smoke" DIG Album : Heaven Can't Heal (darkTunes Music) CK 37 "Motorväg (Fan Fan Fan)" DIG Album : Inget Hat (Autoproduction) DEKAD "I Should Have" DIG Album : A Distorded View (Boredom Product) THEE HYPHEN "Air Conditioned (Originel)" DIG EP: Digital (Boredom Product) NEXIUM ATRA "Dark Delight" DIG EP: Dark Delight (Autoproduction) PROLETARIAN POETRY "Close Your Eyes" DIG EP: Shouting In Despair (Auroproduction) ROGUE UNIT VS DARKVOLT "Agression Test" DIG Album : The Truth (DressCode Black) XIMO NOGUERA ""Bût (SOJ Edit)" DIG EP: Cortexiphan (SOIL Records) REPLICANT "Unable To Feel" DIG Album : Critical Point (Aliens Productions) TRILOGY Seeking (tEaR!doWn Remix)" DIG Album : Alternative Perspective (Electro Agression Records) OBJECT "Morphine Desires (Jihad Remix)" DIG Album : Remixed (Vol.1) from JIHAD (Autoproduction) PARADOX OBSCUR "Shrine" DIG Album : Tundra Voices (Autoproduction) AYRIA "Vicous World" DIG EP: Vicious World (Art Of Fact Records) FIRST AID 4 SOULS "Le Jeu" DIG Album : Progenitrix (Alfa Matrix) KIMSHIES "Monkeytown" DIG Album : Broken Songs (Autoproduction) CIRCUIT PREACHER "Full Of Swords" DIG Album : Heaven Can't Heal (darkTunes Music) SILENT PROTOCOL "Shadow" DIG EP :Into Shadow (Stadtkult) MARTYRMACHINE "Salvation" DIG Album : Concrete (Autoproduction) DEAD LIGHTS "Resonate" DIG EP : Resonate (darkTunes Music) HARDWARE PULSE "Void Signal" DIG Album : Groovebox Club (Autoproduction) FRENCH THEORY "New Beat Is Forever New" DIG EP: Volume II (n9 Multimedia Lab.) KRATE vs SLIGHTER "Time Of Monsters (Dogtablet's 'Sweet Dreams' remix)" DIG EP: In an Age of Breaking Signals (Autoproduction) FLINT GLASS & AH CAMA-SOTZ "Neophyte Chamber" DIG Album : The Shadow Of The Torturer (Ant-Zen) PROMO THANKS TO : BOREDOM PRODUCT (Member U), NEXIUM ATRA (Erhon), PROLETARIAN POETRY (Patrik), DRESSCODE BLACK (Frederik), SOIL RECORDS (Ian), ALIENS PRODUCTIONS (Peter Ryby),JIHAD (James), PARADOX OBSCUR (Toxic Razor), ART OF FACT RECORDS (Jace), HARDWARE PULSE (Autoproduction), KRATE (Chris & Roland) vs SLIGHTER (Colin)PODCAST:YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@SamplerEtSansReprochesYOUTUBE CHANNEL – NON STOP MUSIC -MIX ONLY + LIVE & INTERVIEWS REPORTS ITUNES :https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/sampler-sans-reproches/id1511413205 MIXCLOUD : https://www.mixcloud.com/SetSRradio/PODCLOUD :https://podcloud.fr/studio/podcasts/sampler-et-sans-reproches DEEZER :https://www.deezer.com/fr/show/1181282 GALAXIE RADIO http://galaxieradio.fr/ go to replay Sampler & Sans ReprochesAMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/9718c2fe-d841-4339-a3e5-82c31d018ed7/SAMPLER-SANS-REPROCHESHEARTHIS https://hearthis.at/sampler-sans-reproches/ SPOTIFY PLAYLIST : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IjyNn1lpGr4j2KOBHYcyG?si=c8139bae46de4de6 ARCHIVE.ORG https://archive.org/download/1387-podcast/1387-podcast.mp3
Niki is out this week, but merritt and John still find plenty to talk about in the meantime. Well, by "plenty" I mean mostly Tim Allen, but there's some other stuff in there too! Netbooks, Destiny 2 nightmares, child actors and their fates, reverse engineering the plot of Pixels -- there's more going on here than just Tim Allen. I'll be honest though, lotta Tim Allen in this one.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John, Niki and merritt assess the 2026 Met Gala in real time, providing up-to-the-minute details and analysis of all the freaks in their weird getups, in addition to discussing related topics such as future Met Gala theme ideas, the surgery that makes you Korean, what constitutes a helmet, Eli Lilly's iron grasp on your grandma, defunct social media networks, and gang? Somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We hope you won't be too annoyed ;) by our review of these god-tier ;) Kpop comebacks from April! We review KickFlip, AMPERS&ONE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, UNCHILD, and HUI! Let us know your favorites in the comments!Stay tuned for The PLAVE Episode part 6 where we'll cover their comeback with Caligo Pt.2!Like, subscribe, comment, and stay meowin'! Follow us on Spotify! sptfy.com/BlushCatFollow BlushCatTwitter: @BlushCat_twtInstagram: @BlushCatOfficialEdited by: @DevinCrystie0:00 Intro + Logo Motion0:12 Devin + Viettra Opening Comments + Today's Topic2:13 KickFlip 28:31 AMPERS&ONE42:00 CLOSE YOUR EYES55:07 UNCHILD1:02:42 HUI1:06:57 Subscribe, Notifications On, Like 1:08:28 MeowtroHowdy, Meowers! Check out the non-podcast kpop content only on YouTube + get new episodes earlier!https://www.youtube.com/@BlushCatOfficial#BlushCat #kpop #podcast #KickFlip #AMPERSANDONE #CLOSEYOUREYES #CYE #HUI #UNCHILD #킥플립 #앰퍼샌드원 #클로즈유어아이즈 #클유아 #후이 #언차일드 No part of BlushCat's channel or content is/has been created using AI. BlushCat is a K-Pop themed podcast airing every weekend. Devin and the ever name-changing Host #2 discuss everything from their favorite groups to popular shows starring everyone's favorite (and least favorite) idols.
merritt, Niki and John talk about Ted Lasso for a really, really long time, after which they discuss shoes, the legend of Achilles, the Will Smith vehicle Hancock, and now that the gang is back together, somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"This Club Mix 'Just Close your Eyes' was live streamed on April 25 at IbizaStardust radiostation. This is my first Clubmix recorded as a Back2Back with my son DJ Flouze. It has been amazing to do this together! A nice blend of younger generation house music with a groovy touch and the sounds of old style club music! 15 tracks with Kudos to the various producers/ artists like; @prunk.dj @anotr.music @mil.jesdj @rangertrucco @devinjetski @jaydelysmusic @ruzeuk @midas.field @soulcentral.official @djmarkknight @whOplaysrecords @crusyofficial @groove_p_ And more Happy to link up on Insta: remko_remx #ibizastardustradio #housemusic #toolroomrecords #Flouze #remx"
In this episode, Stephanie and Pd-nim dive into the vibrant fan culture around BTS in the Bay Area, highlighting the recent BTS cruise event and the passions of ARMY. They also unpack the latest scandals involving HYBE chairman Bang Si Hyuk, exploring the complexities of the K-pop industry's legal and corporate challenges.Timestamps:00:00 - Engaging overview of BTS fan activities in the Bay Area02:26 - Deep dive into the underrated boy group Close Your Eyes and their music style04:08 - Fans' passion for old BTS hits and B-sides on tour and at events07:11 - BTS's comeback and the excitement around their new album, Pure Flow08:36 - The BTS Bay Area cruise event: fan enthusiasm, party details, and fan interactions10:16 - The diverse activities on the cruise, from dancing to social bonding12:37 - The significance of informal fan spaces and community building15:10 - Song choices at the cruise and audience reactions16:50 - BTS's surprise setlist and fan favorites from old concerts19:15 - The legal troubles of Bang Si Hyuk: insider trading and allegations of financial misconduct21:08 - The story of how HYBE's leadership allegedly manipulated share prices22:15 - Ongoing investigations and potential legal consequences for Bang Si Hyuk24:15 - Diplomatic tensions: US embassy and Korean police actions26:13 - Possible impacts on HYBE leadership and BTS amidst legal issues28:41 - Broader industry context: past scandals, industry resilience, and future outlook30:33 - Final thoughts on the tumultuous landscape of K-pop industry scandals and fandom cultureJoin the Kpopcast Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AChip in for show costs: https://ko-fi.com/thekpopcast HIT REPLAYS:CLOSE YOUR EYES 'POSE' MV https://youtu.be/O8dR2eWKq8A?si=8gvHKsYCDyiZCE-F LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) 'CELEBRATION' OFFICIAL MV https://youtu.be/a2grcJdfXmY?si=59dnRSN8L51H_NCc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Angelique Robledo was 18 years old and pregnant, she thought she had found a friend in another woman who seemed to be going through the same experience.But that friendship was hiding something far more sinister.In this episode, Angelique shares the terrifying story of how someone she trusted was allegedly planning to kill her and steal her unborn baby; a rare but horrifying crime known as fetal abduction.From the early red flags to the day everything changed, Angelique walks us through what happened, how she survived, and the lasting impact it's had on her life.She also opens up about the complicated legal outcome, her experience speaking publicly about the case, and how she's using her story today to raise awareness and help others trust their instincts.This is a story of betrayal, survival, and resilience.⚠️ Listener discretion is advised..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .
Niki and John wrap up their doubles set by discussing what happens to your soul if/when you die in space, seeing dangerous animals in the wild, hunting Big the Cat, Niki's legally relevant total lack of opinions on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the Glossary of terms in our Discord server, movie remakes they haven't done yet, and if you can believe it, somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
merritt's back in space for some reason, I dunno I've lost track, but John and Niki are still here holding down the fort and talking about important issues that affect our lives daily, including the Pope, phone calls from Burger King, the sad tale of albert the alligator, the new fockers movie, and somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John, Niki and merritt pause their Smut-Busting activities to refocus on more pressing matters, which include (but are not limited to) Shrek 5, the new "patched' Whopper® from Burger King (Home of the Whopper®), leaving important voicemails for important people, the burgers they got on the space station, HEB(!!!!), dating Shaboozey and, somehow, even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing: Close Your Eyes A man's search for his missing brother leads him to a mysterious cult. A mind-bending mystery/thriller from Cryptic Radio.Listen & Subscribe to the show. Created by Jon Rolfe Featuring Devon Chandler, Whitney Holland, Bradley Gareth, Elliott Brotherhood, Samantha Cooper, Chelsea Krause, & Sarah Ruth Thomas. Show Artwork by O2bri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
merritt reunites with John and Niki via satellite for an update on the status of the Artemis II mission (which everyone on the show was definitely aware of), a brief discussion about various use cases for pneumatic tubes in the household, the plot to kill the baseball child, merritt's first royalty check from Marvel Comics, and somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
JUST2 steps up for Data Transmission Radio with a Solid Grooves-ready selection Romanian groove operator JUST2 joins us on the latest Data Transmission Radio mix, fresh from his return to Solid Grooves Raw with the new single ‘Close Your Eyes'. A steady name within the Solid Grooves orbit over the last few years, JUST2 has built his reputation on tight, rolling club tools. No gimmicks. Just groove. His productions have landed in the bags of DJs like The Martinez Brothers, Marco Carola, Luciano and Richie Hawtin, and his sets carry the same heads-down energy that's made him a reliable name across underground dancefloors. The new single ‘Close Your Eyes' continues that run on SG Raw, leaning into darker territory with punchy drums, crisp percussion and a low-end built for late-night rooms. For this week's mix, JUST2 brings that same energy straight into the Data Transmission booth. Expect rolling house, stripped-back tech grooves and a few underground weapons aimed squarely at sweaty basements and packed club floors. Lock in and turn it up. ⚡️Like the Mix? Click the [Repost] ↻ button so more people can hear it!
Apparently it's Elevator Week, so John, Michael and Niki discuss a number of topics relevant to the theme, including what everyone's favorite elevator is, whether you press the open/close door buttons, the Guardians of the Galaxy redesign of the Tower of Terror, elevators with various interior finishes, and somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On episode one hundred and sixty nine of Holy Ghost Notes, Matt and Tim kick it "old-school" after three consecutive guest episodes. Tim shares an excerpt from Atomic Habits by James Clear to tee up their drum topic about how identifying factors that you claim in your life can make or break your ability to improve in certain areas of drumming. Matt argues an alternative, parallel approach that has been working for him. Finally, in attempt to avoid being too controversial, Tim struggles through the discomfort of touching on political subjects to illustrate a concern around the weaponized usage of vague scripture in this day in age. Matt disagrees slightly, but shares a strong point of view.
TOP DOGS! Bests March Madness "Bracket Names" and a record human Shamrock!? That's what Paul is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TOP DOGS! Bests March Madness "Bracket Names" and a record human Shamrock!? That's what Paul is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friend of the Show™ Michael Higham joins Niki and John for an episode of our audio television program wherein the gang discusses Niki falling down the stairs, various types of dog food, getting a burger after that big win, "fuck-ass food," the stagnation of western cultural development since the proliferation of the Internet, and yeah, somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With merritt once again visiting the International Space Station, John and Niki hold down the fort by investigating Taco Bell's desperate new menu items, the contents of Niki's mail, what Enron was or did, the difference between then and now (money ver.), Niki's new health insurance, and folks? Somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In June 2016, Dawn Rhodes was killed at the family home in Redhill, Surrey. Her husband, carpenter Robert Rhodes, who cut Dawn's throat and claimed self-defence, told the police that she had attacked him. In 2017, a jury at the Old Bailey believed him. He walked free. But in 2021, one of the couple's children disclosed the truth to a therapist…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thanks to the very real and substantial threat of legal action following our last episode, the gang resolves to never* do a variety of celebrity voice impressions again. Instead, merritt, Niki and John spend half the episode talking about the Scary Movie franchise, and then spend the second half of the episode trying and failing to move on to other topics. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Look, I'm not happy about it either, but there was nothing I could do. It doesn't last the whole episode, so please, just be strong. You can be strong, I know it. I've seen you do it. I believe in you, okay? We're all gonna get through the intro to this episode together.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Close Your Eyes uploads performance video for 'Sob'
Thanks to his extensive Hollywood connections, John lands the gang a gig writing, directing and starring in a new episode of The Pitt. Let the brainstorming begin!Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I'm not sure how I feel about it, and honestly it's a little frightening, but somehow John, merritt and Niki spent an entire episode discussing a single topic. I can't remember the last time this happened, and truth be told I'm entirely positive that it's ever happened, but there's a first time for everything I guess. There is one brief but noteworthy diversion about Home Depot, but otherwise I hope you brought your knee pads.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John, merritt and Niki have finally reunited, and the gang wastes no time getting down to business. What sorts of hammers are there? Do you know what a Munger Hall is? When was the last time that you, a six year old, went out for a fine meal? Do you get to watch it when they ... you know?? Plus a mega-sized installment of Scam Text Theater and, despite our best efforts, somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eddie Trunk tells Shout It Out Loudcast Ronnie James Dio was trying to find his persona on the Rainbow song, "Do You Close Your Eyes" from Rainbow Rising. To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast's KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below: Raise Your Glasses Book For all things Shout It Out Loudcast the #1 KISS Podcast check out our amazing website by clicking below: www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below: SIOL Patreon Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Merch At Printify Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Now it's merritt's turn aboard the International Space Station, so Niki and John are once again tasked with carrying the entire podcast on their shoulders. Both deserve credit for not making any 67 jokes on this, our 167th episode, but probably not too much because I think they just forgot. Regardless, you will learn a lot about the slime layer, childhood debt, Good Morning America demographics, and beyond a reasonable doubt, somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Niki aboard the International Space Station for health reasons, merritt and John hold down the fort by discussing their plan for handling legal retaliation from Mickey Rourke, the current state of the MMCU (Malcom in the Middle Cinematic Universe), bringing Jimmy Stewart "back," animated fates worse than death, the 2008 film Jumper, and against the recommendations of our attorney, somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John, Niki and merritt recap the hustle and bustle of their whirlwind attendance at the Golden Globes, before moving on to today's docket of pressing issues, which include the changes we would make to the Star Wars franchise, how the world has/hasn't improved since 2018, Guardian Caps, changes we would make to the rules of American Football, Bowling for Soup, and despite the advice of our doctors, somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Revelation 1:9-20 (What Holds Your Gaze This Winter: Close Your Eyes, and in the Darkness, He Is There) - Phil Adams by Park Community Church
merritt, Niki and John ring in the New Year (in their timeline anyway, ours is accelerated) by going over new additions to the Public Domain, ideas about how to exploit the new opportunities provided by those additions, and then they just talk about cigarettes. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Okay so, full disclosure, I'm sick and didn't listen through this episode before scheduling it, so I have no idea what's in this one. We'll get to find out together! Isn't that romantic? Sit on the other end of the couch though, I'm really, really contagious and you don't want to be in the splash zone for this one. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hi, Sleepy.Tonight we start in “the benigning” with my Swedish-English tongue and the fear of not having enough words, and somehow end up in a forest with an axe, my dad, and the old intrusive thought that maybe I'm secretly a monster. On the way there we invent a terrible podcast called “Grunts from the Gym,” complain about heavy breathing strangers, and sneak into a Pilates class… standing in the back, trying to love myself although I'm bad at it.We talk about doing things you're bad at, about going to classes just to be close to your teenager, about watching your parents' world shrink and being terrified that your own might do the same. And then, at the very end, it's just you and me awake while everyone else is off building strange dream-treehouses with their ex-bosses. A tiny, secret room in the middle of the night where you're allowed to be human and still drift off to sleep.Sleep Tight!More about Henrik, click here: https://linktr.ee/Henrikstahl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
merritt is back and not a moment too soon, as Niki and John need as much help as they can get to navigate the death of Santa Claus, the return of the Burgermeister, David Carradine, other movies we should make in Fortnite, various Wills Smith, and through the power of the holiday season, somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With merritt aboard the International Space Station, John and Niki hold down the fort by talking about typesetting, sports jokes I didn't understand, the #1 Maryland Food Podcast™, sad stories about old dogs, the lamp you jerk off, off-gassing, and despite our best efforts, somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Finally reunited after No Niki November, the gang wastes no time dissecting a new docket of topical issues facing today's youth, including Frank Sinatra, The Meat Zone, Michael's Milk, doorbells, crimeable acts, earbuds, blood vessels, battery-powered trash cans, and with the power of 1,000 suns, somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if surrender isn't something you do at all? In this episode, Thom reframes surrender and “letting go” through the Vedic lens, not as effort, but as the spontaneous movement of the mind toward greater charm.With vivid metaphors from Guru Deva, monkeys, and even jelly beans, Thom reveals how true surrender happens naturally when the mind is free of stress and guided by charm.Listen as Thom explains how Vedic Meditation trains us to release unnecessary tenacity and experience surrender as a state of freedom, not struggle.Episode Highlights[00:45] Can You Surrender the Surrendering?[03:33] Pre-approving Movement of the Mind[07:06] Effortless Movement Towards Charm[09:38] Vedic Meditation: The Training Ground for the Removal of Unnecessary Tenacity[12:46] Q - What's the relationship between retrospective surrender and letting go?[12:56] Monkeys That Don't Let Go[15:34] Don't be Like the Monkeys[17:43] The Capacity to See the Future in the Making[22:06] Close Your Eyes and Stay AwakeUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
John, merritt and Michael are still legally allowed access to microphones (for now), and thus the show continues unabated, despite his best efforts. This week's topics of discussion include Uncrustables, an important clarification regarding Michael's Milk™, Kirby's secret origins, John's secret to huge numbers, mad cow disease, butt chugging, childhood trauma (unrelated), and despite pressure from our lawyers, somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jordan Mallory, with music by Jordan and art by Max Schwartz.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ifyouredriving.bsky.socialSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.