Podcasts about Coming of age

Well, there's only one man to bring in to discuss Matt Johnson's new biopic, ‘Tony,' and that's Anthony Bourdain aficionado Chris Ryan. Before diving into the movie, CR briefly gives a temperature check on the highly anticipated ‘Miami Vice' sequel. Then, they unpack ‘Tony' and highlight all of the reasons they found it to be deeply affecting. Later, they both share their top five “coming of age” movies of all time. Finally, Matt Johnson joins the show to tell Sean all of his secrets, because he likes him (his exact words). Johnson explains how Dominic Sessa convinced him to make the film despite his distaste for biopics in general, why he didn't use any of his traditional filmmaking moves in the movie, and much more. (0:00) Intro (0:54) Chris Ryan joins the show! (2:07) ‘Miami Vice' reboot temperature check (6:33) ‘Tony' (33:00) The top five “coming of age” movies (1:00:47) Matt Johnson joins the show! Host: Sean Fennessey Guests: Matt Johnson and Chris Ryan Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sato Reang will nicht mehr beten. Doch sein Vater zwingt ihn in die Moschee. Kurniawan liefert mit „Bellende Katzen“ ein konfliktreiches Coming-of-Age im muslimischen Indonesien.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystery and Fortune: The Ruins Adventure of Mei, Lin, and Jun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-12-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个夏日的早晨，学校组织了一次特别的郊游。En: On a summer morning, the school organized a special outing.Zh: 目的地是神秘的古代遗迹。En: The destination was a mysterious ancient ruin.Zh: 阳光透过茂密的树叶洒在地上，给整个地方增添了一层神秘色彩。En: The sunlight filtered through the dense leaves, adding a mysterious hue to the entire place.Zh: 梅、琳和军站在遗迹的入口，充满了期待。En: Mei, Lin, and Jun stood at the entrance of the ruins, full of anticipation.Zh: 梅一直对传说中的古文物充满好奇。En: Mei had always been curious about the legendary ancient artifacts.Zh: 大家都说这种文物可以为爱情带来好运。En: It was said that these artifacts could bring good fortune in love.Zh: 今天，她想找到它。En: Today, she wanted to find it.Zh: 梅的好朋友琳总是很谨慎。En: Mei's good friend, Lin, was always cautious.Zh: 她担心遗迹里可能会有危险。En: She was worried that there might be dangers within the ruins.Zh: 军是他们的同学，性格温和，喜欢绘画。En: Jun, their classmate, was gentle and liked painting.Zh: 他暗恋梅很久，却从未说出口。En: He had a secret crush on Mei for a long time, but had never expressed it.Zh: 烈日下，导游带领大家慢慢穿越遗迹。En: Under the scorching sun, the tour guide led everyone slowly through the ruins.Zh: 他不断提醒学生们不要走得太远，古代遗迹中有很多隐藏的危险。En: He kept reminding the students not to wander too far, as there were many hidden dangers in the ancient ruins.Zh: 梅感到失望，她知道在导游的引导下不可能找到传说中的文物。En: Mei felt disappointed; she knew that under the guidance of the tour guide, it would be impossible to find the legendary artifact.Zh: 休息时间快到了，梅悄悄地对琳说：“我想去找那件文物。”En: As the break time approached, Mei whispered to Lin, “I want to find that artifact.”Zh: 琳皱眉，但最后还是决定陪她。En: Lin frowned, but in the end, decided to accompany her.Zh: 让她惊讶的是，军也坚定地说：“我也和你们去。”En: To her surprise, Jun also firmly said, “I'll go with you too.”Zh: 他们趁着休息时间悄悄溜出队伍，向密林深处走去。En: Taking advantage of the break, they quietly slipped away from the group and headed toward the depths of the forest.Zh: 梅心里有些忐忑，但更多的是期待。En: Mei felt a bit uneasy, but more so, she was filled with anticipation.Zh: 在林间小路上，他们小心翼翼地寻找传说中的文物。En: On the forest path, they carefully searched for the legendary artifact.Zh: 终于，他们来到了遗迹的深处，那里有一个高高的石柱。En: Finally, they reached the depths of the ruins, where there was a tall stone pillar.Zh: 在石柱顶端，一个小巧的古代文物在阳光下闪闪发光。En: At the top of the stone pillar, a small ancient artifact gleamed in the sunlight.Zh: 然而，古文物所处的位置很危险。En: However, the artifact's position was dangerous.Zh: 梅有些犹豫。En: Mei hesitated a bit.Zh: 这个时候，军坚定地说：“我来帮你。”En: At this moment, Jun firmly said, “Let me help you.”Zh: 他紧紧握住梅的手，小心翼翼地帮助她攀上石柱，成功取下了古物。En: He held Mei's hand tightly, cautiously helping her climb up the stone pillar to successfully retrieve the artifact.Zh: 在回程的路上，梅感觉到军的手一直握着她。En: On the way back, Mei felt Jun holding her hand the entire time.Zh: 她低头看了看手中的文物，心底感受到一种温暖的情愫。En: She glanced at the artifact in her hand, feeling a warm emotion arise within her.Zh: 之后，三个好朋友安全返回了导游队伍中。En: Later, the three good friends safely returned to the tour group.Zh: 在归途的巴士上，梅沉思片刻，笑着对军说：“谢谢你，军。”En: On the bus ride home, Mei pondered for a moment, and then smiled at Jun, saying, “Thank you, Jun.”Zh: 那一刻，她明白了军对她的心意，心里的悸动悄然升起。En: At that moment, she understood Jun's feelings for her, and a subtle warmth blossomed in her heart.Zh: 这次冒险让他们的友谊更加深厚。En: This adventure deepened their friendship.Zh: 梅收获的不仅是幸运的文物，还有对于友谊和感情的新的理解。En: Mei gained not only the lucky artifact but also a new understanding of friendship and feelings.Zh: 她心中明白，有些重要的东西，就像友情一样，弥足珍贵。En: In her heart, she knew that some important things, like friendship, are invaluable. Vocabulary Words:outing: 郊游mysterious: 神秘ruins: 遗迹hue: 色彩anticipation: 期待artifacts: 文物fortune: 好运cautious: 谨慎dangers: 危险scorching: 烈日reminding: 提醒whispered: 悄悄地说frowned: 皱眉firmly: 坚定地depths: 深处uneasy: 忐忑gleamed: 闪闪发光hesitated: 犹豫retrieve: 取下pondered: 沉思subtle: 悄然blossomed: 升起adventure: 冒险deepened: 加深invaluable: 弥足珍贵guide: 导游tour: 旅行safely: 安全retrieved: 取回forest: 密林

Regisseur George Jaques erzählt in seinem neuen Film die Geschichte einer 17-Jährigen, die an Krebs erkrankt ist und den Sommer in einem Ferienlager verbringt.

เชฟป้อม-ม.ล.ขวัญทิพย์ เทวกุล เป็นทั้งเชฟ นักแสดงมือใหม่ เจ้าของร้านอาหาร และกรรมการรายการ MasterChef Thailand ผู้เป็นที่จดจำจากมาตรฐานอันเข้มงวด ความตรงไปตรงมา และประโยค “เตือนแล้วนะ” ที่ทำให้ผู้เข้าแข่งขันหลายคนทั้งกดดันและเติบโต เบื้องหลังภาพที่หลายคนมองว่าดุ เชฟป้อมเป็นทั้งแม่ นักสู้ และครูผู้เชื่อว่าการสอนที่ดีที่สุดคือการผลักดันให้คนได้ดึงศักยภาพของตัวเองออกมา ในรายการ Coming of Age ตอนนี้ เชฟป้อมจะพาย้อนเวลากลับไปตั้งแต่วัยเด็ก การเติบโตในราชสกุลเทวกุล ชีวิตการแต่งงาน การเลี้ยงลูกชาย 3 คน และเส้นทางการเป็นเชฟ ที่ถึงจะมาทีหลัง แต่การปลูกฝังจากรั้ววังทำให้เธอเข้าใจสูตรอาหารโบราณอย่างแท้จริง จนกลายเป็นเชฟป้อมที่เรารู้จักกันในวันนี้ หลังดูจบ ครั้งต่อไปที่ได้ชิมอาหารของเชฟป้อม คุณอาจเข้าใจความตั้งใจที่อยู่เบื้องหลังทุกจานมากขึ้น และหากมีโอกาส อย่าลืมแวะไปอุดหนุนร้านขวัญทิพย์ เพื่อสัมผัสรสชาติที่สะท้อนตัวตนและปรัชญาการทำอาหารของเธอด้วยตัวเอง

Sunny Dancer | Kinder, Krebs und Coming-of-Age - "The Last of Us"-Star so verletzlich wie nie zuvor Die meisten kennen Bella Ramsey als Ellie aus "The Last of Us". In "Sunny Dancer" kämpft sie jedoch weder gegen Monster noch ums Überleben in einer postapokalyptischen Welt. Stattdessen steht die 17-jährige Ivy im Mittelpunkt, die auf Wunsch ihrer Eltern ein Sommercamp für krebskranke Kinder und Jugendliche besucht und dort neuen Lebensmut finden soll. Zwischen Freundschaften, ersten Erfahrungen und persönlichen Herausforderungen entdeckt sie eine neue Perspektive auf ihr Leben. Der Film bewegt sich damit im klassischen Coming-of-Age-Genre. Stu und Johannes sprechen im Podcast ausführlich über "Sunny Dancer", beleuchten die zentralen Themen, ordnen die Stärken und Schwächen des Films ein und gehen der Frage nach, wie sich eine Geschichte entfaltet, deren Grundrichtung von Beginn an erkennbar scheint. "Sunny Dancer" startet am 13. August in unseren Kinos. Viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge vom Tele-Stammtisch! Trailer Werdet Teil unserer Community und besucht unseren Discord-Server! Dort oder auch auf Instagram könnt ihr mit uns über Filme, Serien und vieles mehr sprechen. Website | Youtube | PayPal | BuyMeACoffee Großer Dank und Gruß für das Einsprechen unseres Intros geht raus an Engelbert von Nordhausen. Thank you very much to BASTIAN HAMMER for the orchestral part of the intro! I used the following sounds of freesound.org: 16mm Film Reel by bone666138 wilhelm_scream.wav by Syna-Max backspin.wav by il112 Crowd in a bar (LCR).wav by Leandros.Ntounis Short Crowd Cheer 2.flac by qubodup License (Copyright): Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

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Some movies don't just survive the passage of time—they become part of who we are. Released 40 years ago, Stand By Me captured something rare: the bittersweet moment when childhood gives way to adulthood. Based on Stephen King's novella The Body, the film transformed a simple search for a missing boy into one of the most heartfelt stories ever told about friendship, growing up and realizing that life only gets more complicated from there. In this classic episode of Stuck in the '80s, hosts Steve Spears and Brad Williams are joined by guest co-host Michelle Willits to celebrate one of the greatest films of the decade. Along the way, they compare Rob Reiner's film with King's original story, discuss what changed in the adaptation (and what stayed remarkably faithful), and tackle one of the movie's most emotional moments: that ending. Did it perfectly capture the spirit of the story? Could it have ended any other way? The hosts don't entirely agree. They also revisit the unforgettable performances from Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell, remember Kiefer Sutherland's menacing turn as Ace Merrill, and reflect on why Richard Dreyfuss' narration still packs such an emotional punch. Whether you first watched Stand By Me in a theater back in 1986 or discovered it years later, it's a movie that seems to hit a little differently with every viewing—and every stage of life. Join us as we revisit a film that reminds us all of those friends we never quite forgot. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. The 80s Cruise Love reliving the greatest decade in pop culture? Join us aboard The 80s Cruise, the ultimate celebration of '80s music, movies and memories. Sail with legendary artists, live concerts, celebrity Q&As and fellow fans who know every word to every song. Use promo code STUCK when booking to receive $250 in onboard credit per cabin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This compilation contains 5 chapters. Episodes included: 1. Rebecca Weaves More Tales (August 03, 2026) 2. A Young Man With a Bright Future (August 04, 2026) 3. Vesper Redefines Pete's Life (August 05, 2026) 4. Homecoming With Polo (August 06, 2026) 5. Not a toy. A Tool. (August 07, 2026) --- Episode 1: Rebecca Weaves More Tales We have reached the end of Season 6 of the Thieves Guild! We hope you are enjoying Ralan's journey as much as we are enjoying creating it. Rebecca's silver tongue meets another challenge on Dragon Road. Episode 2: A Young Man With a Bright Future In our opening episode of Seaon Seven, we meet a new character: A charismatic warehouse manager that meets a new guildmaster who sees something in him no one else does. Episode 3: Vesper Redefines Pete's Life Vesper recruits an unsuspecting warehouse operations man for a dangerous new role—one that demands secrecy, reinvention, and a possibly impossible task. Episode 4: Homecoming With Polo Rogers returns to Harvest House with a deadly plan. But first, he must convince Polo he's worthy of trust. Episode 5: Not a toy. A Tool. Rogers returns from Harvest House with a plan—and a dangerous revelation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - French: A New School Year, A New Beginning: Friendship and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-08-06-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'été touchait à sa fin et l'orphelinat, niché au cœur de la campagne verdoyante, s'animait avec les préparatifs de la rentrée.En: Summer was coming to an end, and the orphanage, nestled in the heart of the green countryside, bustled with the preparations for the return to school.Fr: Des fleurs d'été ajoutaient des touches de couleur ici et là, et des collines verdoyantes encadraient cet endroit plein de charme.En: Summer flowers added touches of color here and there, and green hills framed this charming place.Fr: À l'intérieur, l'ambiance était simple et chaleureuse, faite de meubles d'occasion et de dessins d'enfants accrochés aux murs.En: Inside, the atmosphere was simple and warm, made up of second-hand furniture and children's drawings hanging on the walls.Fr: Elodie, une jeune fille de quinze ans pleine de compassion, arpentait le couloir.En: Élodie, a compassionate fifteen-year-old girl, walked down the hallway.Fr: Elle pensait à Mathieu, ce garçon timide de dix ans qui avait du mal à accepter l'idée de retourner à l'école.En: She thought about Mathieu, a shy ten-year-old boy who struggled with the idea of returning to school.Fr: L'année dernière, il avait été la cible de mauvais camarades et cela l'avait rendu craintif et silencieux.En: Last year, he had been targeted by unfriendly classmates, which had left him fearful and silent.Fr: Elodie voulait aider.En: Élodie wanted to help.Fr: Elle savait combien l'école pouvait être difficile pour Mathieu.En: She knew how difficult school could be for Mathieu.Fr: Alors, une idée lui traversa l'esprit : et si elle organisait une petite fête de rentrée pour remonter le moral des enfants ?En: Then, an idea crossed her mind: what if she organized a little back-to-school party to lift the children's spirits?Fr: Avec enthousiasme, elle parla de son projet à Madame Dubois, l'une des responsables de l'orphelinat.En: With enthusiasm, she talked about her project to Madame Dubois, one of the heads of the orphanage.Fr: Bien sûr, dit Madame Dubois avec un sourire encourageant, il fallait célébrer la rentrée avec joie.En: Of course, said Madame Dubois with an encouraging smile, they should celebrate the start of school with joy.Fr: Ensemble, elles décidèrent de préparer des jeux simples et des goûters pour faire de cette journée un moment inoubliable.En: Together, they decided to prepare simple games and snacks to make that day unforgettable.Fr: Le jour du petit événement arriva.En: The day of the small event arrived.Fr: Le soleil d'été baignait l'orphelinat de lumière et les enfants se rassemblèrent dans le jardin.En: The summer sun bathed the orphanage in light, and the children gathered in the garden.Fr: Mathieu restait en retrait, les bras croisés, regardant les autres s'amuser.En: Mathieu stayed back, arms crossed, watching the others have fun.Fr: Elodie l'encouragea à rejoindre le groupe.En: Élodie encouraged him to join the group.Fr: Avec hésitation, il s'avança vers les enfants.En: Hesitantly, he moved towards the children.Fr: Un jeu de cache-cache démarra.En: A game of hide-and-seek began.Fr: Les enfants riaient, se poursuivaient entre les arbres.En: The children laughed, chased each other among the trees.Fr: Mathieu, entraîné malgré lui, finit par gagner.En: Mathieu, caught up against his will, ended up winning.Fr: Les autres l'applaudirent chaleureusement.En: The others applauded him warmly.Fr: Il esquissa un sourire timide.En: He managed a shy smile.Fr: Pour la première fois depuis longtemps, il se sentit accepté.En: For the first time in a long time, he felt accepted.Fr: Peu après, quand la fête toucha à sa fin, Mathieu s'approcha d'Elodie.En: Shortly after, when the party came to an end, Mathieu approached Élodie.Fr: "Je.En: "I...Fr: j'ai peur d'y retourner," avoua-t-il avec une voix tremblante.En: I'm afraid to go back," he confessed in a trembling voice.Fr: Elodie le regarda avec douceur.En: Élodie looked at him gently.Fr: "Je comprends, Mathieu.En: "I understand, Mathieu.Fr: Ce n'est pas facile.En: It's not easy.Fr: Mais tu n'es pas seul.En: But you're not alone.Fr: On peut le faire ensemble.En: We can do it together."Fr: "Ils élaborèrent un plan simple.En: They came up with a simple plan.Fr: Chaque jour, Elodie serait présente le matin, pour discuter et l'encourager.En: Every morning, Élodie would be there to talk and encourage him.Fr: Mathieu, quant à lui, s'engagerait à noter chaque chose positive de sa journée.En: Mathieu, for his part, would commit to noting down every positive thing about his day.Fr: Les mois passèrent.En: Months passed.Fr: Mathieu se redressa un peu plus chaque matin, confiant dans le soutien d'Elodie et fort de son propre courage retrouvé.En: Mathieu stood a little taller each morning, confident in Élodie's support and strengthened by his own regained courage.Fr: Elodie, elle, découvrit une nouvelle facette d'elle-même : celle de savoir écouter et être là pour autrui.En: Élodie, for her part, discovered a new side of herself: that of knowing how to listen and be there for others.Fr: Ainsi, la rentrée marqua le début d'une nouvelle amitié et d'un voyage vers plus de confiance.En: Thus, the start of school marked the beginning of a new friendship and a journey towards greater confidence.Fr: Le paysage de l'orphelinat restait paisible et florissant, reflet de l'espoir et de la joie qui y avaient fleuri.En: The landscape of the orphanage remained peaceful and flourishing, a reflection of the hope and joy that had blossomed there. Vocabulary Words:the orphanage: l'orphelinatthe countryside: la campagnenested: nichéthe furniture: les meublesthe drawing: le dessinthe hallway: le couloirthe classmate: le camaradeunfriendly: mauvaisfearful: craintifthe spirit: le moralthe head: la responsablethe snack: le goûterthe event: l'événementthe garden: le jardinthe arm: le brascrossed: croiséthe game: le jeuhide-and-seek: cache-cachehesitantly: avec hésitationshy: timideto confess: avouertrembling: tremblantthe support: le soutiento strengthen: fortifierto encourage: encouragerthe hope: l'espoirjoy: la joiepeaceful: paisibleflourishing: florissantto reflect: refléter

"In my home country, they call me a 'bornfree'." Simukai Chigudu was born in Zimbabwe, two years after the end of its bitter war of liberation - a war in which his father had fought. This is the story of his childhood journey through the chaos of that new country's birth to Britain, where he arrived alone, a teenager, burning with ambition but utterly lost in ways he had yet even to discover. Told with astonishing insight, his memoir describes the drama of his quest to belong and to succeed, and how his worldview was both shaped and shattered by Britain, ultimately setting him on a quest to uncover the truth of his parents' past. In excavating their story alongside his own, he brings us closer than ever before to understanding one of the greatest upheavals in modern times - the freeing of a continent from colonial rule - not as history or politics but as a psychological and emotional force, one that divides families from within, even while those same divisions bind them fiercely together across time. Read the transcript here. Simukai Chigudu is Associate Professor of African Politics at the Oxford Department of International Development and Fellow of St Antony's College, Oxford University. He is broadly interested in the politics of global health and epidemics, race and identity, citizenship and activist movements, with a regional focus on Africa and the African diaspora. Simukai is the author of The Political Life of an Epidemic: Cholera, Crisis and Citizenship in Zimbabwe (Cambridge University Press, 2020), an examination of the social and political causes and consequences of Zimbabwe's catastrophic cholera outbreak in 2008/09, the most extensive in African history. This monograph won the Theodore J. Lowi First Book Award from the American and International Political Science Associations. He has conducted research in Zimbabwe, Uganda, The Gambia, and Tanzania, and has publications in several leading social science and medical journals. Simukai has recently published his first book for the trade, Chasing Freedom: Coming of Age at the End of Empire, published by The Bodley Head and Crown in March 2026. This book combines memoir, political history and cultural criticism to show how colonialism continues to shape politics, society and culture in Africa and in Britain and to explore what it really means to decolonise. Prior to working in academia, Simukai was a medical doctor in the UK's National Health Service. He holds a DPhil in International Development from the Oxford University for which he was awarded the biennial Audrey Richards Prize for the best doctoral thesis in African Studies examined at a UK university. Simukai teaches on the MPhil in Development Studies and supervises DPhil students. Ayisha Osori is a lawyer and Director at Open Society Foundations Ideas Workshop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

"In my home country, they call me a 'bornfree'." Simukai Chigudu was born in Zimbabwe, two years after the end of its bitter war of liberation - a war in which his father had fought. This is the story of his childhood journey through the chaos of that new country's birth to Britain, where he arrived alone, a teenager, burning with ambition but utterly lost in ways he had yet even to discover. Told with astonishing insight, his memoir describes the drama of his quest to belong and to succeed, and how his worldview was both shaped and shattered by Britain, ultimately setting him on a quest to uncover the truth of his parents' past. In excavating their story alongside his own, he brings us closer than ever before to understanding one of the greatest upheavals in modern times - the freeing of a continent from colonial rule - not as history or politics but as a psychological and emotional force, one that divides families from within, even while those same divisions bind them fiercely together across time. Read the transcript here. Simukai Chigudu is Associate Professor of African Politics at the Oxford Department of International Development and Fellow of St Antony's College, Oxford University. He is broadly interested in the politics of global health and epidemics, race and identity, citizenship and activist movements, with a regional focus on Africa and the African diaspora. Simukai is the author of The Political Life of an Epidemic: Cholera, Crisis and Citizenship in Zimbabwe (Cambridge University Press, 2020), an examination of the social and political causes and consequences of Zimbabwe's catastrophic cholera outbreak in 2008/09, the most extensive in African history. This monograph won the Theodore J. Lowi First Book Award from the American and International Political Science Associations. He has conducted research in Zimbabwe, Uganda, The Gambia, and Tanzania, and has publications in several leading social science and medical journals. Simukai has recently published his first book for the trade, Chasing Freedom: Coming of Age at the End of Empire, published by The Bodley Head and Crown in March 2026. This book combines memoir, political history and cultural criticism to show how colonialism continues to shape politics, society and culture in Africa and in Britain and to explore what it really means to decolonise. Prior to working in academia, Simukai was a medical doctor in the UK's National Health Service. He holds a DPhil in International Development from the Oxford University for which he was awarded the biennial Audrey Richards Prize for the best doctoral thesis in African Studies examined at a UK university. Simukai teaches on the MPhil in Development Studies and supervises DPhil students. Ayisha Osori is a lawyer and Director at Open Society Foundations Ideas Workshop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

"In my home country, they call me a 'bornfree'." Simukai Chigudu was born in Zimbabwe, two years after the end of its bitter war of liberation - a war in which his father had fought. This is the story of his childhood journey through the chaos of that new country's birth to Britain, where he arrived alone, a teenager, burning with ambition but utterly lost in ways he had yet even to discover. Told with astonishing insight, his memoir describes the drama of his quest to belong and to succeed, and how his worldview was both shaped and shattered by Britain, ultimately setting him on a quest to uncover the truth of his parents' past. In excavating their story alongside his own, he brings us closer than ever before to understanding one of the greatest upheavals in modern times - the freeing of a continent from colonial rule - not as history or politics but as a psychological and emotional force, one that divides families from within, even while those same divisions bind them fiercely together across time. Read the transcript here. Simukai Chigudu is Associate Professor of African Politics at the Oxford Department of International Development and Fellow of St Antony's College, Oxford University. He is broadly interested in the politics of global health and epidemics, race and identity, citizenship and activist movements, with a regional focus on Africa and the African diaspora. Simukai is the author of The Political Life of an Epidemic: Cholera, Crisis and Citizenship in Zimbabwe (Cambridge University Press, 2020), an examination of the social and political causes and consequences of Zimbabwe's catastrophic cholera outbreak in 2008/09, the most extensive in African history. This monograph won the Theodore J. Lowi First Book Award from the American and International Political Science Associations. He has conducted research in Zimbabwe, Uganda, The Gambia, and Tanzania, and has publications in several leading social science and medical journals. Simukai has recently published his first book for the trade, Chasing Freedom: Coming of Age at the End of Empire, published by The Bodley Head and Crown in March 2026. This book combines memoir, political history and cultural criticism to show how colonialism continues to shape politics, society and culture in Africa and in Britain and to explore what it really means to decolonise. Prior to working in academia, Simukai was a medical doctor in the UK's National Health Service. He holds a DPhil in International Development from the Oxford University for which he was awarded the biennial Audrey Richards Prize for the best doctoral thesis in African Studies examined at a UK university. Simukai teaches on the MPhil in Development Studies and supervises DPhil students. Ayisha Osori is a lawyer and Director at Open Society Foundations Ideas Workshop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Vesper recruits an unsuspecting warehouse operations man for a dangerous new role—one that demands secrecy, reinvention, and a possibly impossible task.-----CREDITS  ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love, Laughter, and Lanterns: A Kyoto Night to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-08-05-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の夏、夜空には無数の星が輝き、街は七夕祭りの明かりで照らされていました。En: In the summer of Kyoto, countless stars shone in the night sky, and the city was illuminated by the lights of the Tanabata Festival.Ja: 道沿いには色とりどりの提灯が並び、甘いお菓子や伝統的なゲームの屋台が賑わっています。En: Along the streets, colorful lanterns lined up, and stalls with sweet sweets and traditional games were bustling.Ja: この美しい夜、ハルキは何とかユキに気持ちを伝えようと計画を立てていました。En: On this beautiful night, Haruki was planning to somehow convey his feelings to Yuki.Ja: 「よし、今日は最高の夜になるはずだ。」とハルキは一人つぶやきました。En: "Alright, tonight is going to be the best night," Haruki murmured to himself.Ja: 彼はユキを祭りに誘い、心の中で告白のシナリオを何度も描いていました。En: He invited Yuki to the festival and had been running through the scenario of his confession countless times in his mind.Ja: しかし、親友のソラも一緒に来ることをすっかり忘れていました。En: However, he had completely forgotten that his best friend, Sora, would also be coming along.Ja: ソラは悪戯好きで、祭りをさらに楽しくするつもりでいたのです。En: Sora was mischievous and intended to make the festival even more fun.Ja: ハルキたちはゲーム屋台の前で立ち止まりました。En: Haruki and his friends stopped in front of a game stall.Ja: 「さあ、ユキ。これをやってみない？」ハルキは輪投げゲームを提案しました。En: "Come on, Yuki. Why don't you try this?" Haruki suggested the hoop-throwing game.Ja: ユキが輪を投げようとしたその瞬間、ソラは後ろから「ワッ！」と声を出し、ユキは驚いて輪を落としてしまいました。En: Just as Yuki was about to throw the hoop, Sora suddenly shouted "Boo!" from behind, startling Yuki into dropping the hoop.Ja: 「ごめんごめん、びっくりさせたね！」ソラは笑いながら謝りました。En: "Sorry, sorry, did I scare you?" Sora apologized with a laugh.Ja: ハルキは心の中でため息をつきました。これは計画していませんでした。En: Haruki sighed inwardly. This was not part of his plan.Ja: 次に、綿菓子の屋台に向かいました。En: Next, they headed to the cotton candy stall.Ja: ハルキはかわいい綿菓子をユキに渡したいと思いました。En: Haruki wanted to hand Yuki a cute cotton candy.Ja: しかし、ソラは綿菓子を受け取る瞬間に風船を破裂させてしまい、ふわふわの綿が飛び散ってしまいました。En: However, just as he was receiving it, Sora popped a balloon, causing the fluffy cotton to scatter everywhere.Ja: 「オーマイゴッド！ソラ、本当にやっちゃった！」ハルキは頭を抱えます。En: "Oh my god! Sora, you really did it!" Haruki held his head in frustration.Ja: しかし、ユキは「面白いね！」と笑顔で言いました。En: But Yuki said with a smile, "It's funny!"Ja: まもなく、花火の時間が近づきました。En: Soon, the time for fireworks approached.Ja: ハルキはついにユキと二人きりになれるかもしれない、と期待しました。En: Haruki hoped he might finally get a moment alone with Yuki.Ja: しかし、ソラはここでも最後の悪戯を仕掛けてしまいました。En: However, Sora played one last trick here as well.Ja: 花火が華やかに開いた瞬間、何かカラフルな紙吹雪が空から降ってきました。En: Just as the fireworks burst into the sky, colorful confetti came raining down from above.Ja: 「何これ？」ユキは驚いています。En: "What's this?" Yuki exclaimed in surprise.Ja: ソラが用意した紙吹雪です。En: It was confetti prepared by Sora.Ja: しかし、風が強く吹き、みんなの上に降りかかって、少し混乱が起きました。En: However, a strong wind blew, showering everyone with it, leading to some confusion.Ja: 周りの人たちは大笑いし、祭りの夜は一層賑やかになりました。En: The people around burst into laughter, making the festival night even more lively.Ja: ハルキはついに計画を諦め、ユキと一緒に笑いました。En: Haruki finally gave up on his plan and laughed with Yuki.Ja: 「今日の夜、忘れられないね。」ユキが言いました。En: "Tonight is unforgettable," Yuki said.Ja: 「うん、本当に。」ハルキは笑顔で答えました。En: "Yeah, really," Haruki replied with a smile.Ja: 完璧な瞬間が作れなくても、ユキと一緒に楽しんだ時間が宝物になったのです。En: Even without creating the perfect moment, the time he enjoyed with Yuki became a treasure.Ja: 彼は気づきました。自分らしくいることが一番大切だと。En: He realized that being himself was the most important thing.Ja: ハルキとユキは笑顔で手を取り合い、にぎやかな夏の夜を歩き出しました。未来の新たな試練が訪れるまで、二人はこの瞬間を心に刻みました。En: Haruki and Yuki held hands with smiles as they walked through the lively summer night, engraving the moment in their hearts until new challenges in the future came their way. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 照らされていましたcountless: 無数のlanterns: 提灯bustling: 賑わっていますconvey: 伝えようmurmured: つぶやきましたmischievous: 悪戯好きscenario: シナリオstartling: 驚いてhoop: 輪apologized: 謝りましたsighed: ため息をつきましたcute: かわいいscatter: 飛び散ってfrustration: 頭を抱えますconfusion: 混乱lively: にぎやかengraving: 刻みましたtreasure: 宝物realized: 気づきましたhands: 手を取り合いchallenges: 試練prepared: 用意したstrong wind: 風が強くburst: 開いたconfetti: 紙吹雪scattered: 散らばったburst: 爆発intend: つもりperfect: 完璧な

"In my home country, they call me a 'bornfree'." Simukai Chigudu was born in Zimbabwe, two years after the end of its bitter war of liberation - a war in which his father had fought. This is the story of his childhood journey through the chaos of that new country's birth to Britain, where he arrived alone, a teenager, burning with ambition but utterly lost in ways he had yet even to discover. Told with astonishing insight, his memoir describes the drama of his quest to belong and to succeed, and how his worldview was both shaped and shattered by Britain, ultimately setting him on a quest to uncover the truth of his parents' past. In excavating their story alongside his own, he brings us closer than ever before to understanding one of the greatest upheavals in modern times - the freeing of a continent from colonial rule - not as history or politics but as a psychological and emotional force, one that divides families from within, even while those same divisions bind them fiercely together across time. Read the transcript here. Simukai Chigudu is Associate Professor of African Politics at the Oxford Department of International Development and Fellow of St Antony's College, Oxford University. He is broadly interested in the politics of global health and epidemics, race and identity, citizenship and activist movements, with a regional focus on Africa and the African diaspora. Simukai is the author of The Political Life of an Epidemic: Cholera, Crisis and Citizenship in Zimbabwe (Cambridge University Press, 2020), an examination of the social and political causes and consequences of Zimbabwe's catastrophic cholera outbreak in 2008/09, the most extensive in African history. This monograph won the Theodore J. Lowi First Book Award from the American and International Political Science Associations. He has conducted research in Zimbabwe, Uganda, The Gambia, and Tanzania, and has publications in several leading social science and medical journals. Simukai has recently published his first book for the trade, Chasing Freedom: Coming of Age at the End of Empire, published by The Bodley Head and Crown in March 2026. This book combines memoir, political history and cultural criticism to show how colonialism continues to shape politics, society and culture in Africa and in Britain and to explore what it really means to decolonise. Prior to working in academia, Simukai was a medical doctor in the UK's National Health Service. He holds a DPhil in International Development from the Oxford University for which he was awarded the biennial Audrey Richards Prize for the best doctoral thesis in African Studies examined at a UK university. Simukai teaches on the MPhil in Development Studies and supervises DPhil students. Ayisha Osori is a lawyer and Director at Open Society Foundations Ideas Workshop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

"In my home country, they call me a 'bornfree'." Simukai Chigudu was born in Zimbabwe, two years after the end of its bitter war of liberation - a war in which his father had fought. This is the story of his childhood journey through the chaos of that new country's birth to Britain, where he arrived alone, a teenager, burning with ambition but utterly lost in ways he had yet even to discover. Told with astonishing insight, his memoir describes the drama of his quest to belong and to succeed, and how his worldview was both shaped and shattered by Britain, ultimately setting him on a quest to uncover the truth of his parents' past. In excavating their story alongside his own, he brings us closer than ever before to understanding one of the greatest upheavals in modern times - the freeing of a continent from colonial rule - not as history or politics but as a psychological and emotional force, one that divides families from within, even while those same divisions bind them fiercely together across time. Read the transcript here. Simukai Chigudu is Associate Professor of African Politics at the Oxford Department of International Development and Fellow of St Antony's College, Oxford University. He is broadly interested in the politics of global health and epidemics, race and identity, citizenship and activist movements, with a regional focus on Africa and the African diaspora. Simukai is the author of The Political Life of an Epidemic: Cholera, Crisis and Citizenship in Zimbabwe (Cambridge University Press, 2020), an examination of the social and political causes and consequences of Zimbabwe's catastrophic cholera outbreak in 2008/09, the most extensive in African history. This monograph won the Theodore J. Lowi First Book Award from the American and International Political Science Associations. He has conducted research in Zimbabwe, Uganda, The Gambia, and Tanzania, and has publications in several leading social science and medical journals. Simukai has recently published his first book for the trade, Chasing Freedom: Coming of Age at the End of Empire, published by The Bodley Head and Crown in March 2026. This book combines memoir, political history and cultural criticism to show how colonialism continues to shape politics, society and culture in Africa and in Britain and to explore what it really means to decolonise. Prior to working in academia, Simukai was a medical doctor in the UK's National Health Service. He holds a DPhil in International Development from the Oxford University for which he was awarded the biennial Audrey Richards Prize for the best doctoral thesis in African Studies examined at a UK university. Simukai teaches on the MPhil in Development Studies and supervises DPhil students. Ayisha Osori is a lawyer and Director at Open Society Foundations Ideas Workshop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

In our opening episode of Seaon Seven, we meet a new character: A charismatic warehouse manager that meets a new guildmaster who sees something in him no one else does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

หากพูดถึงวิชวลแห่งวงการ T-POP มาเบล หรือ มิ้นท์-สุชาดา สอนพันธ์ คงเป็นชื่อแรกในใจใครหลาย ๆ คน ด้วยเสน่ห์และความสดใสเวลาอยู่บนเวทีในฐานะไอดอลจากวง PiXXiE หรือความเป็นกันเองที่ชาว PiXXeL น่าจะรู้กันดี และวันนี้รายการ Coming of Age จะพาทุกคนไปเข้าใจความเป็น ‘มิ้นท์' ที่อยู่ภายใต้สเตจเนม ‘มาเบล' ด้วยกัน มิ้นท์เป็นคนจันทบุรี มีความฝันอยากเป็นนักร้อง แต่ฝันที่ใหญ่กว่านั้นคือการทำให้แม่สบาย เธอเต็มที่กับทุกเรื่อง จริงจังกับเรื่องเล่น ๆ และไม่เคยหยุดพัฒนาตัวเอง มิ้นท์ในวันนี้ได้พิสูจน์ฝีมือผ่านทั้งบทบาทไอดอลและงานแสดงที่ทุ่มสุดตัว ไม่ว่าจะเป็นการซ้อมร้อง ซ้อมรำ ใน สอดสร้อยมาลา หรือซ้อมยิงธนูใน OLYMPOP จนแขนช้ำ แม้มาเบลจะนิยามชีวิตในวัย 25 ปีว่าเป็น ‘ปีแห่งการสูญเสีย' แต่ทุกบทเรียน การทำงานหนัก และการรับมือกับชื่อเสียง หล่อหลอมให้เธอกลายเป็นไอดอลที่เป็นแรงบันดาลใจ และเป็นความสดใสของชาว PiXXeL อย่างสมบูรณ์แบบ ดำเนินรายการ : ทรงกลด บางยี่ขัน กำกับ : คฑาวุฒิ เผือกสอาด ถ่ายภาพ : ศวิตา ศีลตระกูล, คฑาวุฒิ เผือกสอาด ตัดต่อ : กิตติรักษ์ คงอาวุธ ควบคุมการผลิต : ชนกพัดชา สินอาษา, วรัมพร ศิริสวัสดิ์ นักศึกษาฝึกงาน : วิจักร์ สกลพงศ์ไพโรจน์, ภัทรพล ทองแซมศิรวิชญ์   #มาเบล #mabelz #MabelzPiXXiE #PiXXeL #มาเบลสุชาดา #Pixxie #LOVEiS #มูเตลู #เด็กเจนแซ่บ #LITEntertainment #เกินต้าน #Taste #สอดสร้อยมาลา #สร้อย #ComingofAge #TheCloud #readthecloud #ListentoTheCloud #TheCloudPodcast

Author R.W. Fields joins I Am Refocused Radio to discuss his debut novel, The Mullet Man, a moving coming-of-age story inspired by events he experienced in the Deep South during the summer of 1955. The story follows Richie, a young white boy whose love of fishing leads him across the social boundaries of his community and into an unlikely friendship with Ulysses, an elderly Black fisherman known as the Mullet Man. As their bond grows, Richie begins confronting the realities of racism, poverty, fear and the unwritten rules that were designed to keep people apart. Fields reflects on the childhood experiences that remained with him for nearly 70 years, why he began writing his first book in his eighties, and how honest relationships can challenge prejudice more powerfully than arguments alone. The conversation also explores critical thinking, the courage to question inherited beliefs, and why the lessons of 1955 still matter today. The Mullet Man is ultimately a story about friendship, trust and what can happen when two people choose to cross the creek dividing them.Get the book: https://a.co/d/0awpM32oBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Talents: The Artistic Journey of Li Ming Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-02-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 余山村的夏天，常常被绿意覆盖。En: The summer in Yushan Village is often covered in a lush green.Zh: 当地的中学就坐落在一条缓缓流动的河边，景色如画。En: The local middle school is situated by a gently flowing river, with scenery as picturesque as a painting.Zh: 这个夏天，李明、陈伟和小林三人参加了学校的暑期补习班。En: This summer, Li Ming, Chen Wei, and Xiao Lin participated in their school's summer tutoring class.Zh: 李明今年十四岁，虽然名义上是来提高数学成绩，但心里却藏着一个更大的梦想：艺术。En: Li Ming, who is fourteen this year, was nominally there to improve his math grades but harbored a bigger dream in his heart: art.Zh: 李明常趁课间休息，偷偷在课本背后画画。En: Li Ming often took advantage of class breaks to secretly draw behind his textbooks.Zh: 他喜欢画村里的山水风景，尤其是河边的老桥和青翠的竹林。En: He liked to paint the village's landscapes, especially the old bridge by the river and the lush bamboo groves.Zh: 但是补习班主要是为了提高学业成绩，他觉得没有机会展现自己的艺术灵魂。En: However, since the tutoring class was mainly to improve academic performance, he felt he had no chance to showcase his artistic spirit.Zh: 陈伟是李明的好朋友，En: Chen Wei is a good friend of Li Ming.Zh: 尽管他对学习不感兴趣，却很享受和同学们在一起的时光。En: Although not interested in studying, he enjoyed spending time with his classmates.Zh: 有时，陈伟会怂恿李明去玩，但是李明心里总想着他的画。En: Sometimes, Chen Wei would coax Li Ming to play, but Li Ming always had his mind on his drawings.Zh: 在补习班上，小林也是个认真用功的学生。En: In the tutoring class, Xiao Lin was also a diligent student.Zh: 她喜欢看到李明在纸上勾勒出的一幅幅生动的画面，但却很少有机会和他说话。En: She liked seeing Li Ming's vivid drawings on paper but rarely had the chance to talk to him.Zh: 这个夏天的七夕节，村子里要举行一次特别的节日活动：舞蹈和放灯会，鼓励参与者展示自己的隐藏才能。En: During this summer's Qixi Festival, the village planned to hold a special event: a dance and lantern show that encouraged participants to showcase their hidden talents.Zh: 李明想，或许这是一个让大家看到自己艺术作品的机会。En: Li Ming thought perhaps this would be an opportunity for everyone to see his art.Zh: 然而，李明又有些不自信，他的画从未被公开展示过，心里紧张不已。En: However, Li Ming felt somewhat insecure, having never publicly displayed his paintings before, and was quite nervous.Zh: 但他还是利用空闲时间，把思绪倾注在画笔之间，描绘出他心中的余山村画卷。En: Nevertheless, he poured his thoughts into the brush during his free time, depicting his vision of Yushan Village.Zh: 七夕节那天晚上，村子里张灯结彩，大家笑语盈盈。En: On the evening of the Qixi Festival, the village was brightly decorated, and everyone was full of laughter.Zh: 陈伟在无意间翻开了李明的画本，大声说道：“李明，这些画真不错啊！”En: Chen Wei inadvertently opened Li Ming's sketchbook and exclaimed, “Li Ming, these drawings are really good!”Zh: 小林在旁边也轻声附和：“是啊，李明，你应该让大家看看你的画。”En: Xiao Lin softly echoed beside him, “Yes, Li Ming, you should let everyone see your paintings.”Zh: 在朋友们的鼓励下，李明终于决定上台展示他的一幅山水画。En: With the encouragement of his friends, Li Ming finally decided to go on stage and display one of his landscape paintings.Zh: 画中，余山村的壮丽风景在灯光下栩栩如生。En: In it, the splendid scenery of Yushan Village came to life under the lights.Zh: 台下的掌声和喝彩声让李明的脸上浮现出自豪的笑容。En: The applause and cheers from the audience brought a proud smile to Li Ming's face.Zh: 通过这个夏天的经历，李明意识到：分享自己的才能，可以得到理解和支持。En: Through this summer's experience, Li Ming realized that sharing his talents could lead to understanding and support.Zh: 他不再羞于表达自己，反而更坚定地追求他的艺术梦想。En: He was no longer shy about expressing himself and instead pursued his artistic dreams with greater determination.Zh: 余山村的河水依旧缓缓流淌，而李明，心中那颗艺术的种子，已然发芽。En: The river in Yushan Village continued to flow gently, and in Li Ming's heart, the seed of art had already sprouted. Vocabulary Words:lush: 青翠的gentle: 缓缓的scenery: 风景picturesque: 如画nominally: 名义上harbored: 藏着landscapes: 山水groves: 竹林tutoring: 补习showcase: 展现coax: 怂恿diligent: 用功vivid: 生动的encouraged: 鼓励inadvertently: 无意间sketchbook: 画本echoed: 附和splendid: 壮丽applause: 掌声determination: 坚定seed: 种子tutoring class: 补习班insecure: 不自信publicly: 公开displayed: 展示depicting: 描绘softly: 轻声realized: 意识到laughter: 笑语understanding: 理解

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Amos's Artistic Leap: Finding Voice Amid Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-01-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: השמש במרפסת נתלתה בשמיים כמו אש גדולה, ומזכירה לכולם את ערבי הקיץ החמים.En: The sun on the balcony hung in the sky like a great fire, reminding everyone of the warm summer evenings.He: בחדר האוכל שבבית משפחת כהן היו פזורים כלי כתיבה וספרים חדשים לבתי הספר.En: In the dining room of the Cohen family home, there were scattered writing tools and new schoolbooks.He: תמונות הישנות על הקירות העניקו לחדר אוויר תקוע, מלא בזיכרונות ומסורות.En: The old pictures on the walls gave the room a stagnant air, full of memories and traditions.He: עמוס התיישב ליד השולחן, נוזף בשרוכים שנחתכו בנעליו הישנות, מול הצלחות שהוכנו לארוחת ערב.En: Amos sat down by the table, scolding the frayed laces on his old shoes, across from the plates prepared for dinner.He: "עוד שנה אחת," לחש לעצמו, "ואני חופשי".En: "One more year," he whispered to himself, "and I'm free."He: אמו, שירה, נכנסה עם קערת סלט קל, נאנחת עמוקות, מצטערת על מה שיכול היה להיות ולא התרחש.En: His mother, Shira, entered with a bowl of light salad, sighing deeply, regretting what could have been and wasn't.He: "עמוס, שוב אתה עם הרעיונות האלה?En: "Amos, are you again with those ideas?"He: " היא שאלה בעודם מסדרים.En: she asked as they arranged the table.He: "אתה יודע שחשוב שתבחר במשהו רציני לשנים הבאות.En: "You know it's important to choose something serious for the coming years.He: משהו כמו משפטים או חשבונאות.En: Something like law or accounting.He: אמנות לא תחנך שום בית.En: Art won't support any household."He: "עמוס נשך את שפתיו, מביט אל עבר אחותו, תמר, שהגיעה מהאוניברסיטה מלאת סיפורים על חיי העצמאות.En: Amos bit his lip, looking towards his sister, Tamar, who returned from university full of stories about independent life.He: "תמר, ספרי לנו על השנה הראשונה שלך," ביקשה שירה, מנסה לשנות את הנושא.En: "Tamar, tell us about your first year," requested Shira, trying to change the subject.He: תמר חייכה, עיניה נעוצות בתמונות שבקירות.En: Tamar smiled, her eyes fixed on the pictures on the walls.He: היא סיפרה בלהט על הכרה רחבה וחוויות חדשות, אך ראשה היה אצל עמוס.En: She passionately recounted her broad recognition and new experiences, though her mind was with Amos.He: היא ידעה מה עובר עליו.En: She understood what he was going through.He: "עמוס, מה החלום שלך?En: "Amos, what's your dream?"He: " שאלתה פתחה דלת לא צפויה לשיחה אמיצה.En: her question opened an unexpected door to a brave conversation.He: הלב של עמוס פועם בחוזקה.En: Amos's heart pounded strongly.He: "אני רוצה ללמוד אמנות," ענה בקול חזק מבעבר, למרות החשש.En: "I want to study art," he answered in a stronger voice than before, despite the fear.He: "אני יודע שזה לא מה שציפיתם, אבל אכפת לי.En: "I know it's not what you expected, but I care.He: זה מה שמלהיב אותי.En: It's what excites me."He: "שירה עצרה לרגע, מביטה בו עם דמעה קטנה בזווית עינה.En: Shira paused for a moment, looking at him with a small tear in her eye.He: "בני האהוב," אמרה בספקנות, "האמנו לך במשהו אחר.En: "My dear son," she said with skepticism, "we believed in something else for you."He: "תמר חייכה, נוגעת בזרועו בעדינות.En: Tamar smiled, gently touching his arm.He: "אני מבינה אותו.En: "I understand him.He: גם אני הייתי שם.En: I was there too.He: זה לא קל.En: It's not easy.He: אבל אם זה מה שעמוס רוצה, אנחנו צריכים לתמוך.En: But if this is what Amos wants, we need to support him."He: "האווירה השתנתה.En: The atmosphere changed.He: שירה, למרות ההתנגדות הראשונית, התחילה להבין את הרצון הכנה של בנה.En: Shira, despite her initial resistance, began to understand her son's sincere desire.He: "אנחנו נמצאים כאן בשבילך," אמרה לבסוף במבט שיהודי ההזדהות.En: "We are here for you," she finally said with a gaze full of empathy.He: בערב ההוא, בחדר האוכל החם, המשפחה הבינה שתמיכה אמיתית מתחילה בהקשבה ובהבנה.En: That evening, in the warm dining room, the family realized that true support begins with listening and understanding.He: עמוס, בדרכו, התחיל למצוא קולו.En: Amos, in his own way, started finding his voice.He: הוא ידע, הפעם הראשונה שהוא דיבר בבירור - הייתה הדרך להתחיל את דרכו לשם מה שבליבו באמת.En: He knew, the first time he spoke clearly was the way to begin his path towards what was truly in his heart. Vocabulary Words:scattered: פזוריםstagnant: תקועfrayed: נחתכוscolding: נוזףsighing: נאנחתregretting: מצטערתarrange: מסדריםserious: רציניaccounting: חשבונאותrecognition: הכרהbrave: אמיצהpounded: פועםdespite: למרותskepticism: ספקנותunderstand: מבינהsincere: כנהempathy: הזדהותsupport: לתמוךlistening: הקשבהtruly: באמתexperiences: חוויותpaused: עצרהtear: דמעהfixed: נעוצותpath: דרכוbroad: רחבהhousehold: ביתgazed: מבטindependent: עצמאותrealized: הבינהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Breaking Traditions: Emil's Path to Self-Discovery and Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-08-01-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen stod lågt över Vänern och kastade ett gyllene sken över den lilla sommarstugan.En: The sun hung low over Vänern, casting a golden light over the small summer cottage.Sv: Vinden viskade genom träden och förde med sig doften av blommor och tång.En: The wind whispered through the trees, carrying the scent of flowers and seaweed.Sv: Emil stod vid bryggan, stirrade ut över vattnet och funderade på sin framtid.En: Emil stood by the dock, staring out over the water, contemplating his future.Sv: Inne i stugan var förberedelserna i full gång.En: Inside the cottage, preparations were in full swing.Sv: Emils kusin Saga rusade runt, dekorerade bordet med blommor och placerade ut stolar.En: Emil's cousin Saga rushed around, decorating the table with flowers and setting out chairs.Sv: "Vi måste göra detta till en fantastisk fest, Emil!"En: "We must make this a fantastic party, Emil!"Sv: sade hon med ett leende, men bakom leendet dolde sig förväntningarna.En: she said with a smile, but behind the smile hid expectations.Sv: Förväntningar Emil inte var säker på att han kunde leva upp till.En: Expectations Emil wasn't sure he could live up to.Sv: Emil hade precis tagit studenten och alla firade hans prestation.En: Emil had just graduated, and everyone was celebrating his achievement.Sv: Men det stora samtalsämnet under kvällen skulle bli hans framtid.En: But the main topic of conversation that evening would be his future.Sv: "Du vet att familjen förväntar sig att du tar över företaget," sa Saga, hennes röst fylld av självklarhet.En: "You know the family expects you to take over the company," said Saga, her voice filled with certainty.Sv: "Det är din plikt, Emil."En: "It's your duty, Emil."Sv: Emil kände pressen i bröstet som ett tungt tryck.En: Emil felt the pressure in his chest like a heavy weight.Sv: Han ville så gärna berätta om sina drömmar - drömmarna om att plugga och bo i Stockholm, starta något eget.En: He so wanted to talk about his dreams—the dreams of studying and living in Stockholm, starting something of his own.Sv: Men familjens företag hade varit deras stolthet i generationer.En: But the family's company had been their pride for generations.Sv: Han såg framför sig sin pappas besvikna blick och mammans tysta tårar.En: He pictured his father's disappointed look and his mother's silent tears.Sv: Medan gästerna anlände, trädde Emil sakta tillbaka in i stugan.En: As the guests arrived, Emil slowly stepped back into the cottage.Sv: Han pratade med Maja, hans yngre syster, som alltid var hans stöd.En: He talked with Maja, his younger sister, who was always his support.Sv: "Jag tror på dig, Emil," sa Maja och klämde hans hand.En: "I believe in you, Emil," said Maja, squeezing his hand.Sv: Hennes stöd gav honom mod.En: Her support gave him courage.Sv: När solen gick ner och färgade himlen rosa och orange, stod Emil framför den samlade familjen.En: As the sun set and colored the sky pink and orange, Emil stood before the gathered family.Sv: Han harklade sig, kände hur hjärtat slog hårt i bröstet.En: He cleared his throat, feeling his heart pound in his chest.Sv: "Jag vill tacka er alla för att ni är här idag," började han trevande.En: "I want to thank you all for being here today," he began hesitantly.Sv: "Den här kvällen handlar både om dåtid och framtid."En: "This evening is about both the past and the future."Sv: Hans röst blev starkare när han såg på sina föräldrar.En: His voice grew stronger as he looked at his parents.Sv: "Jag har drömmar som inte inkluderar företaget."En: "I have dreams that don't include the company."Sv: Tystnaden smälte alla leenden i rummet.En: The silence melted all the smiles in the room.Sv: Emil tog ett djupt andetag.En: Emil took a deep breath.Sv: "Jag vill studera i Stockholm och skapa något eget.En: "I want to study in Stockholm and create something of my own.Sv: Något som är jag."En: Something that is me."Sv: Det rådde en spänd tystnad.En: A tense silence ensued.Sv: Emils föräldrar såg först förvånade ut, men när hans mamma tog hans hand, mjuknade hennes uttryck.En: Emil's parents looked surprised at first, but when his mother took his hand, her expression softened.Sv: "Vi vill bara att du ska vara lycklig, Emil," sa hon till sist med en darr på rösten.En: "We just want you to be happy, Emil," she said at last, her voice trembling.Sv: En känsla av lättnad sköljde över Emil.En: A sense of relief washed over Emil.Sv: Det var som om en tyngd lyfts från hans axlar.En: It was as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders.Sv: Hans far, som alltid varit tyst och allvarlig, nickade långsamt.En: His father, who had always been quiet and serious, nodded slowly.Sv: "Om det är vad du verkligen vill, så har du vår välsignelse," sa han.En: "If that's what you truly want, then you have our blessing," he said.Sv: Emil log för första gången den kvällen, ett leende fyllt av framtidstro och mod.En: Emil smiled for the first time that evening, a smile full of optimism and courage.Sv: Familjen återvände till samtal och skratt, men nu med en ny förståelse.En: The family returned to conversation and laughter, but now with a new understanding.Sv: Tillsammans, vid Vänerns lugna strand, insåg alla att förändring ibland är nödvändig för att växa.En: Together, by Vänern's calm shore, everyone realized that sometimes change is necessary for growth.Sv: Och det är modet att följa sina drömmar som verkligen definierar en person.En: And it's the courage to follow one's dreams that truly defines a person. Vocabulary Words:hung: stodgolden: gyllenewhispered: viskadecontemplating: funderadepreparations: förberedelsernadecorating: dekoreradeexpectations: förväntningarnagraduate: tagit studentenachievement: prestationcertainty: självklarhetduty: pliktpressure: pressenpride: stolthetdisappointed: besviknatears: tårarsupport: stödcourage: modpound: sloghesitantly: trevandeincludes: inkluderarmelted: smältetense: spändtrembling: darrrelief: lättnadweight: tyngdshoulders: axlarserious: allvarligoptimism: framtidstrolaughter: skrattnecessary: nödvändig

This week, we relive my tortuous middle school existence with a psychological thriller about bullying. ELLE magazine calls it a disturbing probe into the existential dreads of male adolescence. I call it an aquatic adaptation of Lord of the Flies. Inspired by Full Metal Jacket and The Shining, it's The Plague, written and directed by Charlie Polinger. Check us out on...Twitter @TSMoviePodFacebook: Time SensitiveInstagram: @timesensitivepodcastGrab some Merch at TeePublicBig Heads Media 

หลายคนอาจคุ้นหน้าคุ้นตา หลิงหลิง-ศิริลักษณ์ คอง จากการเป็นพรีเซนเตอร์โฆษณาหรือนักแสดงที่มีผลงานหลากหลาย หลิงหลิงเกิดและเติบโตที่ฮ่องกง ก่อนย้ายกลับมาเริ่มต้นชีวิตใหม่ที่กาฬสินธุ์ เคยแอบแม่ไปประกวดนางงามเขาสวนกวาง จนเข้าตาช่อง 3 และกลายมาเป็นนักแสดงในช่องที่มีผลงานละครอย่าง มักกะลีที่รัก, หมอหลวง และ หนึ่งในร้อย หลิงหลิงโด่งดังจากซีรีส์ ใจซ่อนรัก ซีรีส์แซฟฟิกเรื่องแรกจากช่อง 3 จุดเปลี่ยนสำคัญที่ทำให้เธอมีแฟนมีตตั้งแต่ละครยังไม่ออน มีแฟนคลับจากหลายประเทศมารอหน้าช่อง   รายการ Coming of Age ชวนสำรวจความคิด ตัวตน และจังหวะชีวิตที่ค่อย ๆ ตกผลึกของหลิงหลิง ความฝันนอกจอในการเป็นนักธุรกิจ ไปจนถึงเป้าหมายที่เรียบง่ายที่สุดอย่างการใช้ชีวิตให้แข็งแรง และซีรีส์เรื่องใหม่ วาดฝันวันวิวาห์ ดำเนินรายการ : ทรงกลด บางยี่ขัน กำกับ : คฑาวุฒิ เผือกสอาด ถ่ายภาพ : ศวิตา ศีลตระกูล, คฑาวุฒิ เผือกสอาด ตัดต่อ : ธีรภัทร กรองมะเริง ควบคุมการผลิต : ชนกพัดชา สินอาษา นักศึกษาฝึกงาน : พัชรพร ขันธะรัก, ภัทรพล ทองแซมศิรวิชญ์, วิจักร์ สกลพงศ์ไพโรจน์   #หลิงหลิงคอง #linglingkwong #หลิงออม #lingorm #ใจซ่อนรัก #วาดฝันวันวิวาห์ #เพียงเธอ #linglingsirilak #alwayswonder #sapphic #series #ช่อง3 #ComingofAge #TheCloud #readthecloud #ListentoTheCloud #TheCloudPodcast

It's Charlye's Turn, and She Never Stops TalkingKeeping up the vulnerable vibes, and diving into some 90s classics, some world music, and lots of dark stereotypical goth crap.Listen to Charlye's Playlistyoutube.com/watch?v=bPCdsa7hS7M&list=PLEjclqkoTzsMwitchbitchamateurhour.comWant to help support the Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron!patreon.com/wbahpodcastAdvertise with us!Just shoot an email to wbahpodcast@gmail.comSnag yourself some WBAH Merch!Meet New Witches!Your Average Witch Podcastyouraveragewitchpodcast.comIt's A Whole Thing Podcastwww.wholethingpodcast.comPlay The Sims With Charlyetwitch.tv/charlye_withawhySupport the showGet Ya Witch Shit!Crepuscularconjuration.comCharm by Charlye MichelleAncestor Oil and Fire Scrying Sessionscharmbycharlye.comOur Video EditorEldrich Kitchenm.youtube.com/channel/UC_CwBrVMhqezVz_fog716OwContact Us (Come Eat With Us)Instagram @WitchBitchAmateurHourFacebook @WitchAmateurHourwbahpodcast@gmail.comHandwritten letters are actual magic!601 Kingston RdSte 300 #1011Benton, LA 71006We are not doctors, lawyers, or professionals. We're amateurs. Nothing we say should be taken as advice, instruction, or seriously. Any actions taken based on our content can and will lead to chaos, injury, existential crises, your pets no longer loving you, and possibly death. We make no promises and assume no liability.

Author Betty Morningstar talks about her book.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Lost and Found: A Courageous Journey Through Klippiga Bergen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen kastade gyllene strålar genom de höga tallarna i Klippiga bergen.En: The sun cast golden rays through the tall pines in the Klippiga bergen.Sv: Det var en perfekt sommardag för en skolutflykt.En: It was a perfect summer day for a school outing.Sv: Lars, Eva och Karin gick längs den steniga stigen med sin skolgrupp bakom sig.En: Lars, Eva, and Karin walked along the rocky path with their school group behind them.Sv: Lars var ivrig, han hade på sig sin nyaste vandringsutrustning och ville imponera på Eva.En: Lars was eager; he was wearing his newest hiking gear and wanted to impress Eva.Sv: "Den här skogen är verkligen fantastisk," sa Lars och försökte låta kunnig.En: "This forest is really amazing," said Lars, trying to sound knowledgeable.Sv: Eva log och höll med, men fortsatte att se sig omkring med nyfikna ögon.En: Eva smiled and agreed but continued to look around with curious eyes.Sv: Karin, som alltid var lite skeptisk, höll sig nära Lars.En: Karin, who was always a bit skeptical, stayed close to Lars.Sv: Hon visste att han brukade överdriva sina kunskaper ibland.En: She knew he tended to exaggerate his knowledge sometimes.Sv: När de nådde en del av stigen där det fanns ett mindre upptrampat spår, stannade Lars.En: When they reached a part of the path where there was a less-trodden trail, Lars stopped.Sv: "Låt oss ta det här spåret, det är mer äventyrligt," föreslog han.En: "Let's take this trail; it's more adventurous," he suggested.Sv: Eva verkade intresserad, och även om Karin tveksamt höjde ett ögonbryn, följde hon med.En: Eva seemed interested, and although Karin hesitantly raised an eyebrow, she followed along.Sv: Stigen blev smalare och träden tjockare runt dem.En: The path became narrower and the trees thicker around them.Sv: Plötsligt svepte en oväntad dimma in och omslöt skogen i ett mystiskt hölje.En: Suddenly, an unexpected fog swept in and enveloped the forest in a mysterious shroud.Sv: "Jag visste inte att vädret kunde vända så snabbt här," mumlade Lars för sig själv.En: "I didn't know the weather could turn so quickly here," Lars mumbled to himself.Sv: Dimman blev tätare och snart hade de tre ingen aning om var de befann sig.En: The fog grew thicker, and soon the three had no idea where they were.Sv: "Vi kanske borde ha vänt tillbaka," sa Karin, nu klart orolig.En: "Maybe we should have turned back," said Karin, now clearly worried.Sv: Eva stannade upp och såg allvarligt på Lars.En: Eva stopped and looked seriously at Lars.Sv: "Lars, vi är vilse, eller hur?"En: "Lars, we are lost, aren't we?"Sv: Lars suckade djupt.En: Lars sighed deeply.Sv: "Ja, jag vet inte var vi är längre."En: "Yes, I don't know where we are anymore."Sv: Det var ett svårt ögonblick för Lars.En: It was a tough moment for Lars.Sv: Han kände skammen bränna på kinderna.En: He felt the shame burning on his cheeks.Sv: Då kom han ihåg att ärlighet var det enda alternativet nu.En: Then he remembered that honesty was the only option now.Sv: "Jag behöver er hjälp," sa han till de två.En: "I need your help," he said to the two.Sv: "Vi måste signalera till lärarna."En: "We have to signal to the teachers."Sv: Tillsammans började de tre ropa efter hjälp och använda sina ficklampor för att skapa ljussignaler.En: Together, the three began calling for help and using their flashlights to create light signals.Sv: Efter en stund hörde de röster och såg en av sina lärare närma sig.En: After a while, they heard voices and saw one of their teachers approaching.Sv: De drogs tillbaka på rätt stigar, och dimman lättade sakta.En: They were led back onto the right paths, and the fog slowly lifted.Sv: När de nådde sina vänner igen, kände Lars en lättnad.En: When they rejoined their friends, Lars felt a sense of relief.Sv: Eva gav honom ett uppmuntrande leende.En: Eva gave him an encouraging smile.Sv: "Det var läskigt men du erkände när du behövde hjälp.En: "That was scary, but you admitted when you needed help.Sv: Det var modigt," sade hon.En: That was brave," she said.Sv: Lars insåg att han inte behöver låtsas vara någon han inte var.En: Lars realized that he didn't need to pretend to be someone he wasn't.Sv: Han lärde sig att vara ärlig och arbeta tillsammans alltid är bättre.En: He learned that being honest and working together is always better.Sv: Hans leende var större än bergen själva när han och hans vänner fortsatte sin utflykt, nu stärkta av dagens lärdomar.En: His smile was bigger than the mountains themselves as he and his friends continued their outing, now strengthened by the day's lessons. Vocabulary Words:cast: kastaderays: strålarouting: utflykteager: ivriggear: utrustningknowledgeable: kunnigcurious: nyfiknaskeptical: skeptiskexaggerate: överdrivaless-trodden: mindre upptrampattrail: spåradventurous: äventyrligthesitantly: tveksamtnarrower: smalareenveloped: omslötshroud: höljeswept: sveptesigh: suckadeoption: alternativetsignal: signaleraflashlights: ficklamporapproaching: närma sigrelief: lättnadencouraging: uppmuntrandebrave: modigtadmitted: erkändepretend: låtsasrealized: insåghonest: ärligstrengthened: stärkta

This Dhamma talk was offered in commemoration of Abhayagiri’s 30th anniversary on June 27, 2026 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Am 16.7.1951 erscheint "Der Fänger im Roggen". Ein Welterfolg, der Generationen prägt. J.D. Salinger schrieb Teile im Krieg - ein Trauma, das den Roman verändert.  Von Markus/Heinz Harmann.

Tim Wheeler joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Ash's landmark debut album 1977, its 30th Anniversary Edition, "Girl From Mars," "Goldfinger," Owen Morris, young fame, Northern Ireland and taking the album back out on the road. Originally released in 1996, 1977 turned Ash from teenage upstarts from Downpatrick into one of the defining guitar bands of the era. Featuring "Girl From Mars," "Goldfinger," "Kung Fu," "Oh Yeah," "Angel Interceptor" and "Lose Control," the album captured a young band moving at full speed — melodic, noisy, chaotic and full of life. In this conversation, Tim reflects on what it feels like to see 1977 turn 30, why the album still belongs to both the band and the fans, and how Ash managed to stay together when so many bands from that era did not. Tim also looks back on working with producer Owen Morris, who brought energy, chaos and confidence to the sessions. He talks about recording "Kung Fu," "Angel Interceptor," "Girl From Mars" and "Goldfinger," how Owen pushed the band in the studio, and why "Goldfinger" became such a major step forward for Ash as songwriters. The episode also explores the new 30th Anniversary Edition of 1977, including the B-sides, the long-lost track "Bittersweet Blue," the band's live STABAL performance, and why the B-sides from that era might be the strangest Ash album of all. Elsewhere, Tim opens up about the pressure of becoming successful at 19, having a number one album, appearing on Top of the Pops, touring the world, and trying to deal with the mental and emotional weight of dreams coming true while everything was moving too fast. Tim also discusses the Northern Irish identity in Ash's music, the humour, melancholy and resilience that helped carry the band through, the emotional pull of playing Belfast, and why the 1977 anniversary tour feels like a celebration rather than simple nostalgia. At its heart, this episode is about youth, friendship, pressure, survival, guitar music, and a record that became a coming-of-age story for both Ash and their fans. Subscribe to the XS Noize Podcast for more in-depth conversations with music's legends, innovators and trailblazers. Website: https://www.xsnoize.com YouTube: @thexsnoizepodcast Instagram: @xsnoizemusic X: @xsnoizemusic

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Hidden Blooms: Bence's Journey to Friendship and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-07-12-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyár forró reggele már kigombolta ingét Vácrátót, és a botanikus kert illatokkal teli volt.En: The hot summer morning had already unbuttoned its shirt in Vácrátót, and the botanical garden was filled with scents.Hu: Bence, az introvertált gimnazista, megigazította hátizsákját és alig várta, hogy felfedezze a kert csodáit.En: Bence, the introverted high school student, adjusted his backpack and couldn't wait to explore the wonders of the garden.Hu: Azt beszélték az iskolában, hogy ritka növények is vannak itt.En: Word at school was that there were rare plants here.Hu: Talán egy, amely dicsőséget hozhat számára.En: Perhaps one that could bring him glory.Hu: Felvillanyozta a gondolat, hátha az ő neve kerül a naplóba a különleges felfedezésért.En: The thought excited him, maybe his name would make it to the logbook for a special discovery.Hu: Bence többi osztálytársa izgatottan beszélgetett, de ő inkább a csendet kedvelte.En: Bence's other classmates chatted excitedly, but he preferred the silence.Hu: A tanárok éppen tájékozódtak, így Bence elhatározta, hogy a tilos terület felé veszi az irányt.En: The teachers were getting their bearings, so Bence decided to head toward the forbidden area.Hu: Élezett figyelme és kíváncsisága vezette minden lépését.En: His sharp focus and curiosity guided his every step.Hu: Kicsiny ösvények kanyarogtak a buja növényzet között.En: Narrow paths wound between the lush vegetation.Hu: Bence ügyelt rá, hogy ne vonja magára a tanárok figyelmét.En: Bence made sure not to draw the teachers' attention.Hu: A kert közepénél egy félreeső részen volt a várt cél.En: In the middle of the garden, at a secluded spot, lay his intended target.Hu: Bokrok mögött áthatolt a zárt részen.En: He slipped through the bushes into the restricted area.Hu: És ott volt, de nem egyedül.En: And there it was, but he was not alone.Hu: Júlia, e gyenge mosollyal az arca sarkában, már ott kutatott.En: Júlia, with a faint smile at the corner of her mouth, was already exploring there.Hu: Júlia élénk és bátor volt, tipikus társai között, de itt egy másik oldala mutatkozott meg.En: Júlia was lively and bold among her peers, but here, another side of her was revealed.Hu: "Te is a növényt keresed?En: "Are you searching for the plant too?"Hu: " kérdezte váratlanul.En: she asked unexpectedly.Hu: Bence megállt.En: Bence stopped.Hu: Egy pillanatra versenyszelleme felülkerekedett, de Júlia kedvessége megenyhítette.En: For a moment, his competitive spirit took over, but Júlia's kindness softened him.Hu: "Igen, de talán együtt többre megyünk," mondta végül.En: "Yes, but maybe together we'll get further," he finally said.Hu: Együtt kezdték átfésülni a területet.En: Together they began to comb through the area.Hu: Bence műveltségével, Júlia gyors megfigyeléseivel hamar célba értek.En: With Bence's knowledge and Júlia's quick observations, they soon reached their goal.Hu: Az elrejtett, ritka növény virága kibontakozott előttük, pompás színeivel.En: The hidden, rare plant's flower unfolded before them, with its magnificent colors.Hu: Izgatottan hozták vissza a növényt a tanárukhoz, aki elámult.En: Excitedly, they brought the plant back to their teacher, who was astonished.Hu: "Ez fantasztikus!En: "This is fantastic!"Hu: " dicsérte meg őket.En: he praised them.Hu: Az osztály is figyelt.En: The class was all ears.Hu: A közös siker valósággá vált.En: The shared success became a reality.Hu: Ahogy a nap lement, Bence mosolyogva állt a kert szélén.En: As the sun set, Bence stood at the edge of the garden with a smile.Hu: Rájött, hogy nem muszáj egyedül járnia útját.En: He realized that he didn't have to walk his path alone.Hu: A barátság és a közös munka új ablakot nyitott számára, ahová eddig nem láthatott be.En: Friendship and teamwork opened a new window for him, one he hadn't seen through before.Hu: Most már tudta: nem kell mindig egyedül lenni a sikerért.En: Now he knew: he didn't always need to be alone to succeed. Vocabulary Words:introverted: introvertáltbotanical garden: botanikus kertscent: illatrare: ritkadiscovery: felfedezéschat: beszélgetforbidden: tilosbearing: tájékozódiknarrow: kicsinyvegetation: növényzetsecluded: félreesőrestricted: zártcompetitive: versenyszellemobserve: megfigyelastonish: elámulpraise: dicsérlively: élénkbold: bátorgoal: célunbutton: kigombolbackpack: hátizsáksoften: megenyítpath: ösvényunfold: kibontakozikmagnificent: pompásreveal: megmutatkozikcomb: átfésülsuccess: sikerglory: dicsőségetwindow: ablak

Host Meg Wolitzer presents two works about losing something, but finding something revealing to take its place.  In “Light,” by Lesley Nkeka Arimah, parents differ about how to raise a strong-willed daughter.  The reader is Crystal Dickinson.  And in Taryn Bowe's “Camp Emeline,” performed by Edie Falco, a family struggles after a loss, but grief leads to self-discovery for the determined narrator. This lovely work also introduces SELECTED SHORTS' first-ever on-air book club.  Wolitzer joins a lively mother/daughter group to talk about Bowe's work and how they related to it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Quiet Courage: Søren's Unforgettable Poetry Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-07-08-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en varm sommerdag i det maleriske danske landskab.En: It was a warm summer day in the picturesque Danish countryside.Da: Skolen lå tæt på en mark fyldt med vilde blomster, og himlen var klar og blå.En: The school was close to a field filled with wildflowers, and the sky was clear and blue.Da: Det var tid til skoleårets sidste dag, og børnene var samlet til et festligt arrangement.En: It was time for the last day of the school year, and the children were gathered for a festive event.Da: Søren sad alene under et stort egetræ og tænkte på dagens poesioplæsning.En: Søren sat alone under a large oak tree, thinking about the day's poetry reading.Da: Han var en stille dreng, som elskede bøger og naturens små detaljer.En: He was a quiet boy who loved books and the small details of nature.Da: Men i dag ønskede han at gøre noget, han aldrig havde gjort før – at deltage i poesioplæsningen foran hele skolen.En: But today, he wanted to do something he had never done before—participate in the poetry reading in front of the whole school.Da: Han ønskede at vinde og vise, at han også kunne noget specielt.En: He wanted to win and show that he could do something special too.Da: På den anden side af skolegården spillede børnene bold, og Katrine var i centrum.En: On the other side of the schoolyard, the children were playing ball, and Katrine was at the center.Da: Hun var populær, fuld af energi og lederen af deres klasse.En: She was popular, full of energy, and the leader of their class.Da: Søren betragtede hende med en blanding af beundring og tvivl.En: Søren watched her with a mix of admiration and doubt.Da: Han følte sig usynlig i skyggen af hendes charme.En: He felt invisible in the shadow of her charm.Da: Søren tøvede.En: Søren hesitated.Da: Han overvejede at trække sig fra konkurrencen.En: He considered withdrawing from the competition.Da: Men noget inden i ham sagde, at han ikke skulle give op så let.En: But something inside him said he shouldn't give up so easily.Da: Han besluttede at spørge Katrine til råds.En: He decided to ask Katrine for advice.Da: Måske kunne hun hjælpe med hans nerver.En: Maybe she could help with his nerves.Da: Efter en hurtig boldkamp satte Katrine sig ved siden af ham.En: After a quick ball game, Katrine sat down next to him.Da: "Hej Søren, hvad tænker du på?"En: "Hi Søren, what are you thinking about?"Da: spurgte hun med et smil.En: she asked with a smile.Da: Søren rømmede sig og fortalte hende om sin frygt for at tale foran alle.En: Søren cleared his throat and told her about his fear of speaking in front of everyone.Da: Han var usikker, men Katrine lyttede tålmodigt.En: He was uncertain, but Katrine listened patiently.Da: "Katrine, hvordan bliver du så selvsikker?"En: "Katrine, how do you become so confident?"Da: spurgte Søren omsider.En: Søren finally asked.Da: Katrine tænkte lidt og svarede: "Du skal bare tro på dig selv.En: Katrine thought for a moment and replied, "You just have to believe in yourself.Da: Selvom du er nervøs, så lad din passion for dine ord skinne igennem.En: Even if you're nervous, let your passion for your words shine through.Da: Vi tror på dig."En: We believe in you."Da: Søren følte sig lidt styrket.En: Søren felt a bit more empowered.Da: Katrine hjalp ham med at øve og gav ham råd om at tale langsomt og klart.En: Katrine helped him practice and gave him advice on speaking slowly and clearly.Da: Hendes støtte betød meget for ham, og han begyndte at tro på, at han kunne klare det.En: Her support meant a lot to him, and he began to believe he could do it.Da: Da tiden kom, stod Søren på scenen.En: When the time came, Søren stood on stage.Da: Solen skinnede ind gennem vinduerne, og alle øjne var rettet mod ham.En: The sun shone through the windows, and all eyes were on him.Da: Hans hænder rystede lidt, men han huskede Katrines ord.En: His hands shook a little, but he remembered Katrine's words.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding og startede sin oplæsning.En: He took a deep breath and started his reading.Da: Ordene flød.En: The words flowed.Da: Søren talte fra hjertet, og hans passion for poesien kom frem i hans stemme.En: Søren spoke from the heart, and his passion for poetry came through in his voice.Da: Publikum lyttede opmærksomt, fanget af hans ord.En: The audience listened intently, captivated by his words.Da: Da han sluttede, afløstes stilheden af klapsalver.En: When he finished, the silence was replaced by applause.Da: Katrine sprang op og klappede højest.En: Katrine jumped up and clapped the loudest.Da: "Det var fantastisk, Søren!"En: "That was fantastic, Søren!"Da: råbte hun.En: she shouted.Da: Han smilede genert, men i hans øjne kunne man se en ny selvtillid.En: He smiled shyly, but in his eyes was a new confidence.Da: Denne oplevelse ændrede noget i Søren.En: This experience changed something in Søren.Da: Han indså, at han kunne overvinde sine frygt med vilje og støtte fra venner.En: He realized that he could overcome his fears with determination and support from friends.Da: Den sommerdag i skolegården lærte han, at selv de stille stemmer kunne blive hørt, hvis de blot turde træde frem.En: That summer day in the schoolyard, he learned that even quiet voices could be heard if they dared to step forward. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: maleriskecountryside: landskabfestive: festligtoak: egetræpoetry reading: poesioplæsningdetail: detaljeparticipate: deltageadmiration: beundringdoubt: tvivlinvisible: usynligshadow: skyggecharm: charmehesitated: tøvedewithdrawing: trække signerves: nerverconfidence: selvtillidempowered: styrketsupport: støttepractice: øveintently: opmærksomtcaptivated: fangetapplause: klapsalvershyly: genertdetermination: viljeovercome: overvindeexperience: oplevelsefear: frygtdared: turdestep forward: træde frem

RECALL: Act Three By the time RECALL reaches Act Three, Miami Military Academy is no longer pretending it can survive. The school is still marching, still saluting, still shining brass and barking orders into the Florida heat, but the center is gone. Colonel Barnes is dying. Commander Patterson knows it. Sally knows it. And the boys, even when they are laughing too hard to say it out loud, can feel the whole place slipping into history. Written by Academy Award nominee Bruce Davison, and once optioned and held by the great Carroll O’Connor with eyes on a Pacino lead,, RECALL is a funny, savage, deeply human coming-of-age drama about abandoned boys, broken fathers, old soldiers, Cuban exiles, secret weapons, and the terrible bargain countries make when they ask the young to carry the sins of the old. Act Three begins with the last quiet hours before everything breaks. Lishinsky and Sally steal a small piece of freedom on the water, drifting toward Captain Kidd’s Island, talking about California, escape, fathers, graves, and the strange fantasy that two damaged kids might simply sail away from all of it. But nobody really gets away from Miami Military Academy. Not yet. Inside Barnes’ house, Patterson sits beside a dying friend and is handed the thing no soldier wants: responsibility without rescue. Barnes tells him the Army is calling in its chips. The school, the land, the boys, the munitions, the whole dream is coming apart. Patterson rages because he knows what the place is, and what it has been. A broken institution, yes. A madhouse, absolutely. But also the only home some of these boys have ever had. Then the machinery starts moving. The Army arrives. The Cuban officials arrive. The inspection becomes theater. A live round falls where it should not. The old bunkers by the bay are suddenly more important than the boys standing in formation. The parade takes them through Miami and into the Dade County Fair, where the whole strange, glorious organism of “A” Company explodes into one last carnival of cigars, sheep, majorettes, busted noses, bad decisions, and Patterson turning, for one mad instant, into the hero the boys still need him to be. But the comedy cannot hold the line forever. Colonel Barnes is gone. The flag drops to half-mast. The Razor Fiend is finally revealed. Lindquist, the feral boy from the mango trees, becomes a cadet, a savior, and maybe the strangest proof that the academy was never only a school. It was a place that took in the lost and gave them a uniform because it had no better language for love. Slouch and Bebop reach the end of pretending. Bebop is called home by a country that no longer exists the way he remembers it. Slouch follows because friendship, for him, is the only oath that ever meant anything. The Cuban exiles come in the night. Patterson tries to stop them. History steps over him. Sally leaves for California. Lishinsky stays behind with the ache of first love and the knowledge that some people are not meant to be held. Patterson sits with his ghosts. The boys graduate into a world already waiting to use them. And somewhere beyond the academy walls, the Bay of Pigs turns courage, loyalty, and bad American promises into blood in the surf. RECALL is about boyhood at the edge of the American century, when duty still sounded clean from a podium and war still knew how to dress itself up as honor. It is about boys who wanted fathers, fathers who failed them, soldiers who could not save themselves, and a country that keeps asking the young to pay for the old men’s maps. Starring Alan Rosenberg, Carson Bolde, Stone Garcia, Wesley Kimmel, Dan Lauria, Kensington Tallman, Roxton Garcia, Bruce Davison, Luca Diaz, Amari O’Neil, Amir O’Neil, David Errigo Jr., Zeke Alton, Gian Franco Rodriguez, Miki Yamashita, Nemil Mudvari, Sofia D’Marco, and Ashley Ciarra. A portion of proceeds from RECALL will benefit the National Veterans Foundation and the Lifeline for Vets. To support NVF or speak with a Veteran who understands, visit https://nvf.org or call 888-777-4443. Produced by Table Read Podcast and Manifest Media Productions, LLC. Executive Produced by Jack Levy, Shaan Sharma, and Mark Knell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Family in Unexpected Places: Bram's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-03-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven het Nederlandse platteland.En: The sun shone brightly over the Nederlandse countryside.Nl: Het was zomer, maar voor Bram voelde het koud en stil.En: It was summer, but for Bram it felt cold and quiet.Nl: De rode bakstenen gebouwen van de kostschool leken meer op muren die hem opsloten dan een plek van vrijheid.En: The red brick buildings of the boarding school seemed more like walls that imprisoned him than a place of freedom.Nl: Zijn ouders hadden hem naar deze plek gestuurd.En: His parents had sent him to this place.Nl: Ze werkten aan hun problemen, zeiden ze.En: They were working on their problems, they said.Nl: Maar voor Bram voelde het als een verlatenheid.En: But for Bram, it felt like abandonment.Nl: Elke ochtend begon met een luidruchtige bel die de gang echo'de.En: Every morning began with a loud bell echoing down the hall.Nl: "Opstaan, Bram," zei Sofie zachtjes.En: "Wake up, Bram," Sofie said softly.Nl: Zijn oudere zus was zijn steun, maar ook zij had het moeilijk.En: His older sister was his support, but she too struggled.Nl: Bram liep door de lange gangen.En: Bram walked through the long corridors.Nl: Hij kende de route naar de klaslokalen inmiddels uit zijn hoofd.En: He knew the route to the classrooms by heart by now.Nl: Het was geen vakantie.En: It was no vacation.Nl: Geen spelletjes.En: No games.Nl: Alleen maar lessen en studeren.En: Only lessons and studying.Nl: Als hij maar zijn best deed, misschien, dacht Bram, zouden zijn ouders trots op hem zijn.En: If he just did his best, maybe, Bram thought, his parents would be proud of him.Nl: Misschien zouden ze terug samenkomen.En: Maybe they would come back together.Nl: De lessen duurden eindeloos.En: The lessons seemed endless.Nl: Tijdens de pauze zat Bram vaak alleen, tot op een dag Jasper kwam opdagen.En: During breaks, Bram often sat alone, until one day Jasper showed up.Nl: Jasper, die hem de eerste weken had gepest.En: Jasper, who had bullied him the first few weeks.Nl: Volgens de andere jongens was dat gewoon 'lachen', maar het voelde niet zo voor Bram.En: According to the other boys, it was just 'kidding', but it didn't feel that way to Bram.Nl: Op een warme middag, tijdens een zomertoernooi, barstte de bom.En: On a warm afternoon, during a summer tournament, tensions erupted.Nl: Jasper maakte een opmerking over Bram's ouders.En: Jasper made a remark about Bram's parents.Nl: Bram, vol emoties, duwde Jasper van zich af.En: Bram, full of emotions, pushed Jasper away.Nl: "Je weet helemaal niets!En: "You know nothing!Nl: Mijn familie is gewoon uit elkaar aan het vallen," schreeuwde hij boos, zijn stem trilde van de opwinding.En: My family is just falling apart," he shouted angrily, his voice trembling with excitement.Nl: Jasper keek verbaasd.En: Jasper looked surprised.Nl: Zijn ogen verzachtten.En: His eyes softened.Nl: "Sorry, Bram," zei hij uiteindelijk.En: "Sorry, Bram," he finally said.Nl: "Mijn ouders gaan ook door een moeilijke tijd.En: "My parents are going through a hard time too.Nl: Ik... had het niet moeten doen."En: I... shouldn't have done it."Nl: Die dag veranderde iets.En: That day, something changed.Nl: Van tegenstanders werden ze vrienden.En: From opponents, they became friends.Nl: Ze deelden hun zorgen en raakten bevriend tijdens de lange wandelingen door de velden vol bloemen.En: They shared their worries and bonded during the long walks through the fields full of flowers.Nl: Maanden gingen voorbij.En: Months passed.Nl: Bram werkte hard aan zijn studie.En: Bram worked hard on his studies.Nl: Hij merkte dat zijn inspanningen hem hielpen.En: He noticed that his efforts were helping him.Nl: Niet alleen met zijn cijfers, maar ook met de manier waarop hij naar zijn situatie keek.En: Not just with his grades, but also with the way he looked at his situation.Nl: Daarna, op een dag, kreeg hij een brief.En: Then, one day, he received a letter.Nl: De envelop was simpel, maar het handschrift was herkenbaar.En: The envelope was simple, but the handwriting was recognizable.Nl: Het was van zijn ouders.En: It was from his parents.Nl: In de brief schreven ze dat ze trots op hem waren.En: In the letter, they wrote that they were proud of him.Nl: Ze werkten aan hun problemen, zeiden ze, maar het was niet zijn taak om hen te repareren.En: They were working on their problems, they said, but it wasn't his job to fix them.Nl: "We houden van je," stond er.En: "We love you," it said.Nl: Opeens besefte Bram dat hij het niet alleen hoefde te doen.En: Suddenly, Bram realized he didn't have to do it alone.Nl: Zijn hart voelde lichter.En: His heart felt lighter.Nl: De velden leken minder dreigend en de rode bakstenen struikten gaven eindelijk een gevoel van veiligheid.En: The fields seemed less threatening and the red brick bushes finally gave a sense of safety.Nl: Hij had vrienden gevonden.En: He had found friends.Nl: Zijn familie probeerde beter te worden.En: His family was trying to get better.Nl: Voor het eerst sinds zijn komst voelde Bram zich niet alleen.En: For the first time since his arrival, Bram didn't feel alone.Nl: In plaats van alleen te rennen, wandelde hij samen met Sofie en Jasper over de paden tussen de wilde bloemen.En: Instead of running alone, he walked with Sofie and Jasper over the paths between the wildflowers.Nl: Bram wist dat, hoewel hij zijn ouders niet kon dwingen bij elkaar te komen, hij toch een familie had gevonden, zelfs op deze verre plek in Nederland.En: Bram knew that, although he couldn't force his parents to come together, he had still found a family, even in this faraway place in Nederland. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheencountryside: plattelandimprisoned: opslotenabandonment: verlatenheidcorridors: gangenrecognizable: herkenbaarloud: luidruchtigeechoing: echo'desupport: steunroute: routevacation: vakantieendless: eindeloostournament: toernooitensions: tensionserupted: barstteremark: opmerkingexcitement: opwindingsurprised: verbaasdsoftened: verzachttenopponents: tegenstandersbonded: bevondenstudies: studieenvelope: envelophandwriting: handschriftfix: reparerenhearts: hartthreatening: dreigendbushes: struikenpaths: padenwildflowers: wilde bloemen

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Shy to Hero: Sindre's Lake Adventure Unleashes Confidence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-03-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en rolig sommerettermiddag ved den tradisjonelle norske hytta ved innsjøen.En: It was a calm summer afternoon at the traditional Norwegian cabin by the lake.No: Store grantrær omga hytta, og fjellene kunne skimtes i det fjerne.En: Large spruce trees surrounded the cabin, and the mountains could be glimpsed in the distance.No: Sindre, en sjenert tenåring, sto på verandaen og så utover den rolige innsjøen.En: Sindre, a shy teenager, stood on the veranda looking out over the tranquil lake.No: Han visste at denne gjenforeningen var viktig for familien, men han følte seg ofte litt utenfor.En: He knew that this reunion was important for the family, but he often felt a bit out of place.No: Innenfor hytta, hørtes lyden av latter og prat fra familien.En: Inside the cabin, the sounds of laughter and chatter from the family could be heard.No: Ina, hans eventyrlystne kusine, snakket høyt om planene sine for de neste par dagene.En: Ina, his adventurous cousin, was loudly talking about her plans for the next few days.No: Ved siden av henne satt Mikkel, Sindres yngre bror.En: Next to her sat Mikkel, Sindre's younger brother.No: Mikkel så opp til Sindre med beundring, og fulgte alltid hans bevegelser.En: Mikkel looked up to Sindre with admiration and always followed his movements.No: Alle var samlet til den årlige familiehelgen, og Sindre kjente forventninger bygge seg opp.En: Everyone was gathered for the annual family weekend, and Sindre felt the expectations building up.No: Han ønsket å føle seg mer tilkoblet, men følte at Ina alltid var den som stjal showet med sin utadvendte personlighet.En: He wanted to feel more connected, but felt that Ina was always the one who stole the show with her outgoing personality.No: "Kanskje burde jeg bli med i leken," tenkte Sindre for seg selv.En: "Maybe I should join in the fun," Sindre thought to himself.No: Han visste at det ville være en fin måte å bygge bånd på.En: He knew it would be a good way to build bonds.No: På skjelvende bein nærmet han seg Ina, som var midt i å forklare reglene for en familieaktivitet.En: On shaky legs, he approached Ina, who was in the middle of explaining the rules for a family activity.No: "Jeg vil gjerne bli med," sa Sindre forsiktig, litt usikker.En: "I would like to join," Sindre said cautiously, a bit unsure.No: Ina smilte bredt. "Såklart, Sindre! Jo flere, jo bedre!"En: Ina smiled broadly. "Of course, Sindre! The more, the merrier!"No: Neste morgen bestemte familien seg for å ta en kanotur på innsjøen.En: The next morning, the family decided to go on a canoe trip on the lake.No: Det var en aktivitet Sindre hadde blandede følelser om, men han bestemte seg for å prøve.En: It was an activity Sindre had mixed feelings about, but he decided to give it a try.No: Han tok et dypt pust og tilbød seg å lede turen.En: He took a deep breath and offered to lead the trip.No: "Du leder?" spurte Ina overrasket, men støttende.En: "You're leading?" Ina asked, surprised but supportive.No: "Det blir gøy! La oss komme oss ut på vannet!"En: "It'll be fun! Let's get out on the water!"No: De skyvde kanoene ut på den speilblanke overflaten av innsjøen.En: They pushed the canoes out onto the mirror-like surface of the lake.No: Alt virket stille og perfekt; fugler kvitret i nærheten, og sola glitret i vannet.En: Everything seemed calm and perfect; birds chirped nearby, and the sun glittered on the water.No: Mens familien padlet lenger ut, dukket plutselig mørke skyer opp på himmelen.En: As the family paddled farther out, dark clouds suddenly appeared in the sky.No: Regnet begynte å falle, og vinden tok til.En: The rain began to fall, and the wind picked up.No: Sindre, nå i spissen, måtte tenke raskt.En: Sindre, now at the forefront, had to think quickly.No: "Vi må snu," ropte han til familien, og forsøkte å beholde roen i stemmen.En: "We have to turn back," he shouted to the family, trying to keep calm in his voice.No: "Følg meg!"En: "Follow me!"No: Med Sindre som ledet an, styrte de kanoene tilbake mot hytta.En: With Sindre leading the way, they steered the canoes back toward the cabin.No: Alle fulgte tett, stolte på hans retning og besluttsomhet.En: Everyone followed closely, trusting his direction and determination.No: Regnet pisket ansiktene deres, men Sindre navigerte dem trygt tilbake.En: The rain lashed their faces, but Sindre navigated them safely back.No: Da de endelig kom i land, pustet alle lettet ut.En: When they finally reached land, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.No: Familien samlet seg rundt Sindre, og både Ina og Mikkel så på ham med ny respekt.En: The family gathered around Sindre, and both Ina and Mikkel looked at him with newfound respect.No: "Godt gjort, Sindre," sa Ina med et varmt smil.En: "Well done, Sindre," Ina said with a warm smile.No: Mikkel nikket entusiastisk. "Du var fantastisk!"En: Mikkel nodded enthusiastically. "You were amazing!"No: Sindre kjente en bølge av lettelse og stolthet.En: Sindre felt a wave of relief and pride.No: Selv om han hadde vært svært nervøs, hadde han bevist seg selv.En: Even though he had been very nervous, he had proven himself.No: Han følte seg mer som en del av familien enn noen gang før.En: He felt more like a part of the family than ever before.No: Så sto de der, våte, men glade, og gløttet opp mot den klarere himmelen, og visste at dette var starten på noe nytt for Sindre.En: So there they stood, wet but happy, and glanced up at the clearing sky, knowing that this was the start of something new for Sindre.No: En ny selvtillit hadde begynt å vokse inni ham, og han visste at han alltid ville være en verdsatt del av familien.En: A new confidence had begun to grow inside him, and he knew that he would always be a valued part of the family. Vocabulary Words:calm: roligtraditional: tradisjonellespruce: grantrærglimpsed: skimtesshy: sjenertveranda: verandaentranquil: roligreunion: gjenforeningenchatter: pratadventurous: eventyrlystneadmiration: beundringexpectations: forventningeroutgoing: utadvendtecautiously: forsiktigbroadly: bredttrip: kanoturmirrored: speilblankechirped: kvitretglittered: glitretforefront: spissensteered: styrtelash: pisketnavigator: navigerterelief: lettetgathered: samletenthusiastically: entusiastisknervous: nervøsproven: bevistglanced: gløttetclearing: klarere

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Winning Hearts on Dragon Boat Festival: Ming's Courageous Leap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-03-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏天的阳光洒在杭州寄宿学校的校园内。En: Summer sunshine bathed the campus of a boarding school in Hangzhou.Zh: 校园满是绿树和鲜花，空气中弥漫着粽子的香味。En: The campus was full of green trees and flowers, with the air filled with the aroma of zongzi.Zh: 端午节就要到了，同学们都在为这一天的活动紧张准备。En: The Dragon Boat Festival was about to arrive, and the students were busy preparing for the day's activities.Zh: 明坐在湖边的长椅上，手心里捏着一张写满心里话的小纸条。En: Ming sat on a bench by the lake, holding a small piece of paper filled with his innermost thoughts.Zh: 明是一个腼腆的学生，平时话不多。En: Ming was a shy student who didn't talk much.Zh: 他喜欢丽娜已经很久了，但一直不敢表达。En: He had liked Lina for a long time but never dared to express his feelings.Zh: 丽娜是个活泼开朗的女孩，朋友很多，她的身边总是热闹非凡。En: Lina was a lively and outgoing girl with many friends, always surrounded by a bustle of activity.Zh: 最近学校里流传着一个谣言，说丽娜和另一个学生在交往，这让明很困惑。En: Recently, there was a rumor circulating in the school that Lina was dating another student, which left Ming feeling perplexed.Zh: 明望着湖水，心里想着：“我该怎么办？要是谣言是真的怎么办？”他叹了口气，心中充满犹豫。En: Staring at the lake, Ming thought, "What should I do? What if the rumor is true?" He sighed, filled with hesitation.Zh: 终于到了端午节，学校在湖边举行了热闹的庆祝活动。En: Finally, the Dragon Boat Festival arrived, and a lively celebration was held by the school beside the lake.Zh: 大家都在欢笑，赛龙舟的声音此起彼伏。En: Everyone was laughing, and the sound of dragon boat racing echoed nonstop.Zh: 明决定趁人多的时候找丽娜谈谈。En: Ming decided to take the opportunity during the crowd to talk to Lina.Zh: 他走向丽娜，脚步有些沉重。En: He walked towards Lina, his steps somewhat heavy.Zh: 丽娜正在和朋友们说笑，看到明靠近，向他招了招手：“嗨，明！”En: Lina was chatting and laughing with her friends. Seeing Ming approach, she waved at him, "Hi, Ming!"Zh: 明深吸一口气，说：“丽娜，我能和你聊聊吗？”En: Taking a deep breath, Ming said, "Lina, can I talk with you?"Zh: 丽娜点点头，两人走到一旁。En: Lina nodded, and the two of them walked aside.Zh: 明的心跳得很快，他说：“学校里有谣言，说你在和别人交往。真的吗？”En: Ming's heart was racing as he said, "There's a rumor going around school that you're dating someone else. Is it true?"Zh: 丽娜笑了：“我听说了那些谣言，但它们不是真的。我还单身呢！”En: Lina laughed, "I heard those rumors, but they're not true. I'm still single!"Zh: 明松了一口气，紧张的心情略微放松。En: Ming let out a sigh of relief, his nervousness slightly easing.Zh: 他鼓起勇气，说：“其实，我喜欢你很久了，但一直不敢说。”En: He gathered his courage and said, "Actually, I've liked you for a long time but never dared to say it."Zh: 丽娜有些惊讶，但随即笑得更灿烂：“谢谢你的诚实和勇气，明。我们可以一起走走，我也想多了解你。”En: Lina was a bit surprised, but quickly smiled more brightly, "Thank you for your honesty and courage, Ming. We can take a walk together; I also want to learn more about you."Zh: 两人慢慢走在湖边，夕阳的余晖洒在湖面上，波光粼粼。En: The two of them slowly walked along the lakeside, the glow of the setting sun glistening on the water.Zh: 明心情平静了许多，他明白有时面对面交流，比猜测和传闻更有效。En: Ming felt much more at peace, realizing that face-to-face communication was more effective than guessing and rumors.Zh: 了解真相，让他学会了勇敢。En: Learning the truth taught him to be brave.Zh: 从此，他不再畏惧表达自己的心声。En: From then on, he was no longer afraid to express his true feelings.Zh: 端午节的微风中，明感受到了一份新的希望。En: In the breeze of the Dragon Boat Festival, Ming felt a new sense of hope. Vocabulary Words:bathed: 洒aroma: 香味innermost: 心里话shy: 腼腆lively: 活泼outgoing: 开朗surrounded: 围绕bustle: 热闹非凡rumor: 谣言perplexed: 困惑hesitation: 犹豫celebration: 庆祝echoed: 此起彼伏opportunity: 机会approach: 靠近nodded: 点头racing: 跳得很快single: 单身relief: 松了一口气nervousness: 紧张courage: 勇气sun glistening: 余晖洒realizing: 意识到effective: 有效afraid: 畏惧breeze: 微风hope: 希望

Hey everyone!  On this episode of The Board Boys Podcast, we deep dive Coming of Age from Ludonova and Dani Garcia!  All 4 boy are back for this one and we are live from Dungeon's Gate!  Make sure to come check out our Season 18 Game day on July 25th at the Gate!  Also on this episode, make sure to stick around for some behind the scenes nuggets, we get devisive on Calico and we also dip into the CoBaverse.  We also talk about some random crowdfunding habits and sometimes we realize its more about the company we keep then the games we play.  Until next time, we hope you like Board Games! 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Season 18 Game Day July 28th at Dungeons Gate 5:20 - Castles of Tuscany 16:30 - Calico 18:45 - Awaken the Ancients 23:09 - Haunted Mouse 26:15 - Zombie Princess 31:00 - Falling 36:22 - Coming of Age Introduction 40:15 - Coming of Age Review 1:08:45 - Bump or Dump - Transgalactica 1:13:00 - Outro and Patron Thanks

RECALL: Act Two In February 1961, the boys of Miami Military Academy are still marching, joking, fighting, shaving, bleeding, stealing, and pretending the world outside the gates is someone else’s problem. But the world is already inside the school. It is in the news from Cuba. It is in the old munitions bunkers by the bay. It is in the secrets the adults keep, the wounds they drink through, and the wars they keep handing down to children. Written by Academy Award nominee Bruce Davison, and once optioned and held by the great Al Pacino, RECALL is a funny, savage, deeply human coming-of-age drama about abandoned boys, broken fathers, old soldiers, Cuban exiles, secret weapons, and the machinery that turns fear into patriotism. Act Two begins as Stephen Lishinsky tries to survive the strange education of “A” Company. His head has been butchered. His pride has been beaten. His idea of honor has already taken a few direct hits. When he tries to run, Commander Patterson finds him at the bus stop and gives him the kind of broken advice only a broken soldier can give: if you are in a storm, sometimes the only move is to sit tight and let the morning come. But morning at Miami Military Academy is never clean. Coombs is missing. The Razor Fiend is back. Bear is bleeding into the sink. Lindquist, the feral boy from the mango trees, is pulled into uniform and passed off as a cadet because, at this school, identity is just another piece of equipment someone misplaced. Sally Barnes drifts through the place like a lit match, furious at her father, suspicious of Patterson, and impossible for Lishinsky to ignore. Patterson tries to protect her, but the past between him, Colonel Barnes, and Sally’s mother is its own battlefield. Meanwhile, Slouch and Bebop stop pretending their war is imaginary. The key to Bunker 3 becomes guns, ammunition, and contraband dragged through the machinery of a school that is already falling apart. Patterson lectures boys on amphibious landings while the real invasion waits in the shadows. Bebop is pulled closer to the Cuban exile cause. Slouch, half romantic and half criminal, follows him into the Everglades, into blindfolds, pistols, secret rooms, and men who do not look like teachers. There is comedy everywhere because boys make comedy out of terror. There is coconut rum, marching songs, bad haircuts, chocolate cokes, contraband, dirty jokes, and the Dade County Fair waiting like a reward for good behavior nobody intends to have. But underneath the noise, the rifles are getting heavier. The lies are getting harder to carry. And the adults are running out of time. RECALL is about boyhood at the exact moment history stops being a lesson and starts becoming a weapon. It is about fathers who failed, sons who improvise, countries that ask for sacrifice before they explain the cost, and boys who are still laughing because they do not yet understand what the world is loading. Starring Alan Rosenberg, Carson Bolde, Stone Garcia, Wesley Kimmel, Dan Lauria, Kensington Tallman, Roxton Garcia, Bruce Davison, Luca Diaz, Amari O’Neil, Amir O’Neil, David Errigo Jr., Zeke Alton, Gian Franco Rodriguez, Miki Yamashita, Nemil Mudvari, Sofia D’Marco, and Ashley Ciarra. A portion of proceeds from RECALL will benefit the National Veterans Foundation and the Lifeline for Vets. To support NVF or speak with a Veteran who understands, visit https://nvf.org or call 888-777-4443. Produced by Table Read Podcast and Manifest Media Productions, LLC. Executive Produced by Jack Levy, Shaan Sharma, and Mark Knell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.