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The Sixers put together a good team win over the Magic. It was the Drummond game, the Maxey game, the Oubre game, etc… We talk about the win (it counts), Embiid returning to the team, and the series against the Celtics.Donate to Spike's Walk For Paws fundraiser for the BVSPCA here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026walkforpaws/account/2277596/The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookBriggs Auction is the official auction of The Ricky at briggsauction.comLL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged.Surfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky.Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER or one eight hundred MY RESET. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. NBA Bet Boost restrictions apply and vary when offered. Boost only applies to winnings. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash promos. Limited time offer.

What if every healing modality you've ever tried worked exactly as advertised, and that's precisely why none of them stuck? Dr. Darren Starwynn has spent over 30 years watching people get genuinely better, and then watching them reload the exact same pattern six months later like nothing happened.As the inventor of the Acutron, an FDA-cleared microcurrent electro-acupuncture device he developed in 1988, he had a machine that produced near-miraculous results. Pinched nerves releasing in two minutes. Chronic pain dropping from a 10 to a 2 in a single session. And he still walked away from it.Because the technique was never the problem. The problem, he says, is that most people are running a brand new healing protocol on a completely unchanged operating system. He calls that operating system your identity, and until it shifts, you're not healing. You're buffering.In this episode, Darren explains why healing fails at the identity layer, what the "Avatar Self" actually is (and no, it's not the blue people), and why a Jewish doctor from Connecticut now receives transmissions from the spirit of Jesus. It makes more sense than it sounds. Probably.In This Episode:Why an FDA-cleared medical device that worked led Darren to conclude that technology was never the real healerThe shamanic ceremony in which Jesus appeared to a Jewish doctor and told him to change careers, and why that wasn't the weirdest partWhat the Assemblage Point is, why trauma physically displaces the epicenter of your energy field, and how realigning it cleared one patient's chronic pain, seizure symptoms, and mental fog in a single session without Darren ever touching her ankleThe "slave self" versus the Avatar Self. what the Matrix got right about why we can't heal the thing we're using to try to heal itWhy 85% of spiritual teachers, according to a Jack Kornfield study, have committed some form of sexual, financial, or power abuse with their students, and the one question to ask before trusting anyone claiming to help you awakenQuantum healing over Zoom. why Darren says the quantum field is not limited by distance, or timeWhat a "quantum catalyst" actually does in a room full of people, and why group retreats produce breakthroughs that online sessions simply can't matchThe specific reason so many gifted healers go through the most chaos on their path to getting there, and why that's not a sign of weaknessResources Mentioned:Darren's website: drstarwynn.comFree course for healers and healthcare practitioners: avatarmasterhealer.comBook: Awakening the Avatar Within by Darren Starwynn, O.M.D.Upcoming presentation: Beyond Technique: How to Serve as a Master Quantum Healer, New Living Expo, San Rafael, CA, April 17th at 6:00 PMConnect with Darren Starwynn: Website: drstarwynn.com Instagram: @darrenstarwynn YouTube: @darrenstarwynn-quantumcata9623If this episode stopped you mid-scroll, the best thing you can do for the show is leave a review. It's the easiest way to help us reach people who need to hear this.The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

Jason takes note of the Dallas Wings drafting Azzi Fudd with the first pick in the WNBA Draft, creating the league's premier couple pairing with Paige Bueckers. The two were teammates at Connecticut and are currently dating each other. Rueben Bain Jr. was behind the wheel of a vehicle involved in an accident that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old woman. Furthermore, six months ago, he was again cited for reckless driving. Jason asks: Why the cover-up? Steve Kim and Dre Baldwin further the conversation and discuss Deion Sanders' shrouded swipe at Matt McChesney; Bobby Burack's take on ESPN eliminating the woke and steering away from basketball as key components in the network's ratings rise; Pat McAfee catching Stephen A. Smith and "First Take" in the ratings; and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert taking offense to a harmless question. ​​Today's Sponsors: PreBorn PreBorn has helped rescue more than 400,000 babies, and every single day, they continue that work by offering mothers something powerful and life-changing: an ultrasound. Will you help us? Just dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS  Mars Men For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony  https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jed welcomes author and neuroscientist Gail Martino, whose new picture book "Feathered and Famous: Meet America's All Star Birds" celebrates the national and state birds of the United States and the stories behind them. Gail explains how her book helps kids (and parents) discover the unique traits that made each bird worthy of representing a state—from the clever chickadee of Massachusetts, which actually grows part of its brain in the fall to help remember where it hid seeds, to the hopeful, homey robin of Connecticut, often seen as a harbinger of spring. She also describes the engineering genius of birds' nests, like robins using mud as "mortar" and the Baltimore oriole's swinging, sock‑like nest that can withstand strong winds. Gail shares how her father's backyard bird feeder sparked her curiosity as a child, eventually leading her into a career in neuroscience, product development, and innovation consulting—and now to writing books that connect kids to nature, geography, history, and STEM skills. She talks about the importance of teaching kids to observe the world, balancing screen time with real‑world curiosity, and using tools like eBird and Merlin to make birding fun and interactive for families. She also highlights how many state birds, like the brown pelican of Louisiana, have become powerful symbols of conservation success. Later in the episode, Jed chats briefly with author Jill Esbaum about her playful new picture book "Stink Bird Has a Superpower", a story inspired by the wonderfully weird hoatzin of the Amazon and Jill's passion for helping kids discover that everyone has a superpower.

Data centers come in all shapes and sizes,from a few shelves in the basement of a university building, to a warehouse the size of nearly two hundred football fields. But what do data centers actually do? Do we have any here in Connecticut? Towns across the state have expressed their trepidation about what a large data center might mean for the quality of life of their residents, with others looking to data centers as a way to create new jobs. Today, we’ll be covering data centers: from how they work, to their impacts on energy and water infrastructure. Guests: Reid Blackman: founder and CEO of Virtue, an AI ethical risk consulting business, and the author of the upcoming “The Ethical Nightmare Challenge” Jordan Fenster: Reporter for Hearst Connecticut covering artificial intelligence John Moritz: Reporter for CTMirror covering energy and the environment Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This segment focuses on how strengthening our regional workforce can help address challenges veterans are facing as we check in with Joe Carbone at The WorkPlace. Learn why his agency just received a $150,000 grant that will go straight to tackling veteran homelessness and mental health in Connecticut.

We want to help you get all the exercise in that you need in one weekend, while helping support great causes like ARI of Connecticut. Celebrating 20 years, their Walk for Independence benefits individuals receiving residential, day, employment, medical and other support. Make it a feel good weekend and join them April 26 at Cove Island Park and meet many of the nearly 100 individuals that will benefit from your support. 

Host Paul Pacelli ruffled a few feathers on Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with his support for a proposal to spend $12 million dollars to extend free school breakfasts to every state school district (00:55). Active-duty police officer and GOP State Rep. Greg Howard talked about being featured in a recent Hartford Courant article as a member of law enforcement, trying to make many of the laws that he's charged with enforcing (15:43). Sacred Heart University Associate Professor of Catholic Studies Dr. Daniel Rober discussed the current war of words between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV (22:52), while Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio explained the details behind a new bill at the Capitol concerning so-called Internet "deep fakes" (34:14)

A small Connecticut town witnesses its first murder ever. The culprit is an unlikely, quiet teenager who swears he was not in control of his own body. His supporters, however, think they know exactly what drove the young man to kill his victim: a case of demonic possession. Sources for this episode include: The Devil in Connecticut by Ed Brittle, Ed Warren, and Lorraine WarrenLynn Darling's reporting for The Washington Post Keep up with Killer Stories! Instagram: @killerstoriespodTikTok: @killerstoriespodX: @killerstorieshq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A couple in love, an obsessed work colleague, and a fake brother. Contributing Writing & Research: The Queen of All Things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/bigmad #ad Get 50% off your first order of Hiya children's vitamins at https://hiyahealth.com/BIGMAD this deal is not available on their regular website. Get $30 off your first Wildgrain box plus free Croissants for life at https://wildgrain.com/BMTC or use promo code BMTC at checkout. Text BIG to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renee Montgomery is the vice president and part owner of the WNBA team the Atlanta Dream. Before owning the team, Montgomery was a WNBA player on teams including the Atlanta Dream, the Minnesota Lynx, and the Connecticut Sun. Before that, she played division one college basketball at the University of Connecticut. After 11 years as a professional WNBA player, Montgomery opted out of the 2020 season to focus on social justice and activism before retiring from the WNBA in 2021. Shortly after retiring, Montgomery became the first former WNBA player to be an owner and vice president of a team. Today, Montgomery continues to serve as part owner and vice president of the Atlanta Dream and runs her own clothing brand, C Suite 21, and the media production company Think Tank Productions.

Adam Levitan and Evan Silva welcome back CBS Sports' Mike Renner to Tier List the top Quarterbacks and Tight Ends in this year's NFL Draft, with Mike assigning a tier to each player based on how he rates them and where he would draft them in the 2026 NFL Draft. Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction1:38 - Fernando Mendoza5:52 - Ty Simpson12:32 - Garrett Nussmeier14:37 - Drew Aller17:37 - Carson Beck20:03 - Cole Payton23:58 - Kenyon Sadiq28:36 - Eli Stowers31:42 - Max Klare34:15 - Sam Roush36:09 - Michael Trigg38:15 - Nate Boerkircher40:25 - Oscar Delp42:55 - Eli RaridonWant ETR on your team this season? Our 2026 NFL Best Ball product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DraftKings: Your Home for Early Bird Best Ball DraftKings Early Bird Best Ball keeps the NFL action going all year long. You draft once, and you're set — no waiver wires, no lineup changes, no weekly grind. DraftKings automatically plays your best lineup every week. DraftKings is your home for Early Bird Best Ball, with $1 million in prizes on the line to make it even better.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dkng.co/ETRBestBall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. New York: call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call 888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.org. 18+ in most states. Restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com. Sponsored by DraftKings.FREE NEWSLETTER: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://establishtherun.kit.com/email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesolver.com/?ref=etr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We've partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you're maximizing your bankroll from the start: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://establishtherun.com/offers/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/establishtherun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

ESPN's Joe Tessitore joinsRich in-studio where he reveals how growing up in a loud, passionate Italian family perfectly prepared him for a career in sportscasting, previews the biggest storylines to watch in the WWE's upcoming WrestleMania 42, and more. (1:26) ESPN's Matt Miller and Rich preview the NFL Draft including the possibility of the New York Jets or Dallas Cowboys trading up, the Miami Dolphins' draft strategy and possible first-round picks, which player's stock is rising the most, where Norte Dame RB Jeremiyah Love could land, and the ongoing 1st-round/2nd-round debate surrounding Alabama QB Ty Simpson.  (20:33) Rich recaps his night hosting‘SportsCenter' from ESPN's Bristol, Connecticut headquarters for the first time since 2003. (35:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today in 2010, a big sale in Washington state: a woman sold a couple an entire town. And it turns out that owning an entire town, even a small, unincorporated community, can be a challenge. Plus: oday in 1743, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson. You can tour his home, Monticello, today in Virginia - or if you're in or near Somers, Connecticut, you can see a replica of the third president's house. Tour Deshais: Closure a downer on dry stretch (The Spokesman-Review)THERE'S A REPLICA OF THOMAS JEFFERSON'S MONTICELLO IN CONNECTICUT (Untapped New York)Let's grow our community of supporters on Patreon, back this show today

Recently, there were two robberies tied to Facebook Marketplace in New Haven now being investigated by police. We spoke with Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut about how to best protect yourself physically and financially if you are going to make a deal online. 

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on "Connecticut Today" wondering if state Democrats will make Trump White House policies their central message in November's statewide election (00:20)

CT Mirror's John Moritz has been busy covering Energy and the Environment here in Connecticut. He talks about that and his latest stories he has been covering.

We spoke with Joyce Bray, President of the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative about the Connecticut Race in the Park at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain on May 9, includes a 5K run, survivor breakfast, kids' runs, and various family activities.

Join Katie and Liz for another installment of their case profile mini-episode series! This week, Katie starts the show by telling of the tragic murder of Bruno “Papote” Lugo who was shot and killed in Hartford, Connecticut on October 23rd, 2011. His death still remains unsolved. Then, Liz talks about the murder of Cecil Lopez III out of New Bedford, Massachusetts in October of 2004, and how his death is related to the random and senseless murder of Dana Haywood just a few months later in 2005.  Anyone with any information on the murder of Bruno Lugo is asked to please contact the Hartford Police Crime Stoppers tip line at 860-722-TIPS. If you or anyone you know has any information of the murder of Cecil Lopes III, please call the Massachusetts Unresolved Crimes Unit at 1-855-MA-SOLVE.

We'll open it up today on the subject how strengthening our regional workforce can help address challenges veterans are facing as we check in with Joe Carbone at The WorkPlace. Learn why his agency just received a $150,000 grant that will go straight to tackling veteran homelessness and mental health in Connecticut.Then we'll help you get all the exercise in that you need in one weekend, while helping support great causes starting with the Cornelia deLange Syndrome Foundation. Stick around and hear how this often hard to diagnose condition affects newborns and their families - and how the CdLS Foundation is supporting thanks to folks participating in the April 25 Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation Walk to Fight Rare Diseases.Then we'll close with ARI of Connecticut. Celebrating 20 years, their Walk for Independence benefits individuals receiving residential, day, employment, medical and other support. Make it a feel good weekend and join them April 26 at Cove Island Park and meet many of the nearly 100 individuals that will benefit from your support. 

What if the experience and connections you've built over a lifetime are actually the key to unlocking your next opportunity?In a world where job boards feel like a black hole and AI is changing the rules overnight, it's easy to wonder where you fit—and how to move forward with confidence.In this episode of Smart Women Talk, Katana sits down with Katie Fortunato, co-founder of Higher Innovations, to cut through the noise and reveal what's really driving opportunity today—and how you can use it to your advantage.You'll discover:Why most jobs are never posted—and how to access the hidden marketHow your network can open doors faster than any résumé ever willThe real role of mentorship—and how to step into it at any stageWhat AI actually means for your career (and how to stay relevant)Simple ways to turn your experience into meaningful work and incomeThis isn't about starting over. It's about building forward—with everything you already have.Tune in now and start seeing your next chapter in a whole new way.Katie Fortunato is Co-founder and EVP of Platform Innovation and Strategy at Hire Innovations, a global leader in human-centered AI talent technologies. She drives innovation across a portfolio of brands—including Recruitics, Talivity, and Jobstream—helping the world's largest organizations modernize hiring while keeping people at the center.In 2023, Katie launched Talivity, one of the fastest-growing communities for people leaders, and established the company's Innovation Lab. Her latest venture, Jobstream (2026), is pioneering a new category in job discovery—connecting talent and opportunity through social platforms with transparent creator monetization.Prior to entrepreneurship, Katie built brand experiences for MTV, AOL, and The Wall Street Journal, where she led the publication's first live video brand experience and developed strategic growth partnerships to drive new revenue streams.Katie also serves as President of the Onward & Upward Foundation and sits on the Board of the American Red Cross Metro NY North Chapter. She splits her time between New York City and Greenwich, Connecticut.You can connect with Katie at GetJobStream.com.

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Discover how Connecticut's four signers—Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, and Oliver Wolcott—stand firmly for independence. Explore their convictions, influence, and roles in shaping the Declaration of Independence, as well as contemporary perspectives from fellow patriots who recognize their unwavering commitment to breaking from British rule and securing...

Show Notes This week on MSB, we're celebrating 8 episode of G Gundam with a romantic trip to Niagara Falls followed by an extended stay in a cozy log cabin in the Rockies. I just hope we don't run into any scary Canadian bears in woods... Plus stick around for Nina's profile of Seki Tomokazu (関 智一), the newbie Japanese voice actor who got his big break playing Domon Kasshu. Mobile Suit Breakdown is written, recorded, and produced within Lenapehoking, the ancestral and unceded homeland of the Lenape, or Delaware, people. Before European settlers forced them to move west, the Lenape lived in New York City, New Jersey, and portions of New York State, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut. Lenapehoking is still the homeland of the Lenape diaspora, which includes communities living in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ontario. You can learn more about Lenapehoking, the Lenape people, and ongoing efforts to honor the relationship between the land and indigenous peoples by visiting the websites of the Delaware Tribe and the Manhattan-based Lenape Center. Listeners in the Americas and Oceania can learn more about the indigenous people of your area at https://native-land.ca/. We would like to thank The Lenape Center for guiding us in creating this living land acknowledgment. You can subscribe to Mobile Suit Breakdown for free! on fine Podcast services everywhere and on YouTube, visit our website GundamPodcast.com, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or email your questions, comments, and complaints to gundampodcast@gmail.com. Mobile Suit Breakdown wouldn't exist without the support of our fans and Patrons! You can join our Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus episodes, extra out-takes, behind-the-scenes photos and video, MSB gear, and much more! The intro music is WASP by Misha Dioxin, the recap music Window by 1000 Handz, and the outro is Long Way Home by Spinning Ratio, all licensed under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 licenses. All music used in the podcast has been edited to fit the text. Mobile Suit Breakdown provides critical commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator. Mobile Suit Breakdown is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Mobile Suit Breakdown is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to gundampodcast@gmail.com

Joel Embiid has had many different injuries for the Sixers, but this is his first appendicitis. Joel Embiid had surgery on Thursday, just hours before the game against the Rockets. The Sixers will likely be without him for the play in and first round of the playoffs, if they make it. We talk about the situation, and the loss to the Rockets. Donate to Spike's Walk For Paws fundraiser for the BVSPCA here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026walkforpaws/account/2277596/The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookGet 20% off any Body Bio order with the code in the podcast.LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged.Surfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ricky.Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER or one eight hundred MY RESET. New York: call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Wager tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus in most states. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer.

Brian welcomes Seth from Connecticut for a fascinating conversation that weaves together classic Bigfoot lore, unsettling personal accounts, and the ongoing debate over what people are really encountering in the woods. Seth shares how his fascination with Sasquatch began at just 10 or 11 years old after reading about Albert Ostman's alleged 1924 kidnapping. He explains why that story has always stood out to him, pointing to the consistency of Ostman's retelling and the vivid level of detail that continues to make the account feel believable decades later. As the conversation unfolds, Brian and Seth draw comparisons between Ostman's story and the infamous Ape Canyon encounter, exploring why some cases endure in the culture while others fade.They also talk about the hesitation many witnesses feel when it comes to sharing strange experiences, especially when those experiences challenge what most people are willing to accept.Seth then recounts a chilling story from his father's time coon hunting in central Texas in the early 1980s.After his father shot a turkey, the night was shattered by a terrifying roar Seth describes as sounding like the MGM lion. The reaction was immediate. The dogs pressed tightly against them, the atmosphere changed, and both his father and his hunting partner had the overwhelming sense that something was moving around them as they made their way back to the truck.Looking back, his father now believes the encounter may have involved Sasquatch.The episode takes an even stranger turn when Seth shares another unexplained experience from the early 1990s involving a silent, basketball-sized red orb seen roughly 100 yards away.From there, the discussion expands into the larger questions that continue to divide the Bigfoot world, including whether Sasquatch is simply an undiscovered flesh-and-blood species or something that crosses into more mysterious territory. Brian and Seth also examine the risks that would come with definitive discovery, the skepticism surrounding extraordinary claims, and the possibility that many encounters may be less about aggression and more about warning people to leave a particular area.Email BrianGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.Have you had a Bigfoot encounter, Sasquatch sighting, Dogman experience, or other cryptid or paranormal encounter? We'd love to hear your story. Email brian@paranormalworldproductions.com to be featured on a future episode of Sasquatch Odyssey.Sasquatch Odyssey is a leading Bigfoot and cryptid podcast exploring real encounters, field research, and scientific analysis of the Sasquatch phenomenon.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss an episode.

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Eastern Conference (Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Cavaliers, Raptors, Hawks) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Los Angeles Sparks making major moves -- first closing in on a trade centered around sending Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky for Ariel Atkins, then bringing back franchise legend Nneka Ogwumike. They discuss the fits for each move, and how those moves impact their plans moving forward. They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing the Diamond Miller-to-Connecticut trade, saluting Aces wing Jackie Young -- officially the WNBA's first $1 million player -- exploring the rumor mill, and catching up on other news. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:45 Detroit Pistons 16:30 Boston Celtics 26:15 New York Knicks 36:15 Cleveland Cavaliers 43:01 Toronto Raptors 49:28 Atlanta Hawks 55:14 WNBA news Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Fewer than 10% of truck drivers are women, and in this episode, you’re going to meet three of them. Spend the day with Chion and a tow truck driver, get to know a woman who runs a CDL training school, and hear about life on the road from a truck driver who happens to be a trans woman. This episode originally aired on January 13, 2023. GUESTS: Chantel Comerford: A driver for Meagan’s Towing & Recovery out of Danbury, Connecticut. She lives in Sandy Hook Michele Howard: Owner of Affordable CDL Training School in Colchester, Connecticut Hope Alexander: Host of the podcast, Simply Live with Hope, where she talks about being a trans woman and her 12 years in the trucking industry. She lives in Georgia Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month in 1928, a West Virginia family found what would eventually be recognized as the largest alluvial diamond ever discovered in North America.  But for a while, the finders of that gem just put it in a box and left it in place. Plus: starting today in Stamford, Connecticut, it's the 45th Annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. The Jones Diamond, the largest alluvial diamond in North America, was found in West Virginia(WBOY)The 45th Annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament Support this show on Patreon and help make it shine and sparkle like a diamond

Adam Levitan and Evan Silva welcome back CBS Sports' Mike Renner to Tier List the top Running Backs in this year's NFL Draft, with Mike assigning a tier to each back based on how he rates them and where he would draft them in the 2026 NFL Draft. Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction1:31 - Jeremiah Love6:11 - Jadarian Price9:27 - Mike Washington Jr. 13:26 - Jonah Coleman16:35 - Seth McGowan20:00 - Emmett Johnson22:28 - Nick Singleton25:54 - Le'Veon Moss27:13 - Kaytron Allen30:50 - Demond Claiborne31:42 - Eli Heidenreich34:07 - Adam RandallWant ETR on your team this season? Our 2026 NFL Best Ball product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DraftKings: Your Home for Early Bird Best Ball DraftKings Early Bird Best Ball keeps the NFL action going all year long. You draft once, and you're set — no waiver wires, no lineup changes, no weekly grind. DraftKings automatically plays your best lineup every week. DraftKings is your home for Early Bird Best Ball, with $1 million in prizes on the line to make it even better.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dkng.co/ETRBestBall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. New York: call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call 888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.org. 18+ in most states. Restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com. Sponsored by DraftKings.FREE NEWSLETTER: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://establishtherun.kit.com/email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesolver.com/?ref=etr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We've partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you're maximizing your bankroll from the start: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://establishtherun.com/offers/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/establishtherun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rich reveals that he'll be hosting ‘SportsCenter' from ESPN's Bristol, Connecticut headquarters on Sunday for the first time since 2003. WWE Superstar Seth Rollins joins Rich in-studio ahead of his WrestleMania 42 showdown vs Gunther, explains why he wants to see his beloved Chicago Bears face off against the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the NFL season, and reveals that he's never seen Bruce Willis' action movie classic ‘Die Hard.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maureen Brainard-Barnes was a songwriter. An artist. A mother of two fighting to keep her kids. And on the night of July 9, 2007, she walked out of a Midtown Manhattan hotel to meet a client and never came home. She was 25 years old, four feet eleven, and desperate enough to take the train from Connecticut to the city because the eviction notice was real and the custody hearing was coming.Episode 4 of "The Seven." Maureen was the first of the Gilgo Four to disappear and the last to be formally charged against Rex Heuermann. Her remains were found in December 2010 — wrapped in burlap, bound with leather belts, on Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach. DNA on one of those belts matched Heuermann's wife. Burner phone data traced back to his neighborhood. Prosecutors allege he checked Maureen's voicemail after she was gone.Her daughter was seven when it happened. Her sister has waited over 16 years for accountability. This episode covers Maureen's life, what drove her to Manhattan, the cellphone evidence prosecutors built their case on, and the family that refused to let her be forgotten.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MaureenBrainardBarnes #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #GilgoFour #LISK #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeToday #ColdCase #LongIslandSerialKiller #TheSeven

She needed three thousand dollars. She was about to be evicted. If she lost the apartment, she could lose her kids. So Maureen Brainard-Barnes, 25, took the train to Manhattan from Connecticut and checked into the Super 8 Motel to work as an escort — the same thing she'd done before, earning enough to get through another month. On July 9, 2007, she told a friend she had a client lined up. That was the last anyone heard from her.Episode 4 of "The Seven." Maureen was the first of the Gilgo Four to disappear and waited the longest to be found — more than three years, before her remains were recovered in December 2010 alongside the others, wrapped in burlap on Ocean Parkway. Her family described her as a dreamer, an artist, a songwriter. Her daughter Nicolette was seven when her mother was killed.Prosecutors allege burner phone data traced the man who contacted Maureen back to "the box" — a cluster of cell towers in Massapequa Park. They say Heuermann checked her voicemail after she vanished. DNA on a leather belt binding her remains matched his wife's profile. Maureen's life, her family's fight for accountability, and the full prosecution case — covered here.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MaureenBrainardBarnes #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #GilgoFour #LISK #HiddenKillers #TheSeven #TrueCrime #ColdCase #LongIslandSerialKiller

Stephanie Weaver MPH joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about family estrangement, gaslighting, her recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse, chronic illness, not wanting a book to be about revenge, reframing a memoir around a larger cultural moment to resonate with more people, stepping away from our memoir projects to take care of ourselves, avoiding traumatizing the reader, knowing when a structure has clicked in place, discovering the complex heart of your story, the querying process, when you don't have a big platform but have lots of connections, and her new memoir Bitter, Sweet: How to Heal Yourself When Your Family is Broken.   Stephanie Weaver on The Body Myth: Loving Our Bodies When They've Been a Source of Pain https://ronitplank.com/2022/06/14/the-body-myth-loving-our-bodies-when-theyve-been-a-source-of-pain-ft-stephanie-weaver/   Ronit's Fall Workshop - Writing Dynamic Memoir: From Lived Experience to Gripping Story     https://www.lmcmurtrylitcenter.org/workshops/writing-dynamic-memoir-from-lived-experience-to-gripping-story   Also in this episode: -Beta readers -removing tags in dialogue -how our brains record memories   Books mentioned in this episode: -Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls -Educated by Tara Westover -The Courage to Heal by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis -When Longing Becomes Your Lover by Amanda J. McCracken -The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk -Wild by Cheryl Strayed -This Boy's Life by Tobias Wolff -Homebaked by Alia Volz -Madman in the Woods by Jamie Gehring   Stephanie Weaver MPH is an experienced curator and storytelling strategist. With a rich career spanning museum storytelling, public health, and speaker coaching, she has worked at a range of iconic institutions – from The San Diego Zoo to The White House. A world traveler who embarked on a solo journey through Southeast Asia at 28, Weaver has curated TEDxSanDiego, coached hundreds of speakers, and authored five books that illuminate the power of personal narrative. A survivor and advocate, she's transformed personal battles with childhood sexual abuse and chronic illness into a mission of helping others heal.    After living in Cleveland, Connecticut, and Chicago, Stephanie has been a happy Southern Californian for thirty years, where she and her husband wait hand and foot on their golden retriever.   Sign up for her free newsletter Fun to Be Around at stephanieweaver.com   Connect with Stephanie Weaver, MPH on: Website: https://stephanieweaver.com Substack https://sweavermph.substack.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sweavermph/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sweavermph Threads https://www.threads.com/@sweavermph   Purchase book:  Bitter, Sweet: How to Heal Yourself When Your Family Is Broken (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Bitter-Sweet-Yourself-Family-Broken/dp/1960456377/ Bitter, Sweet (Bookshop) https://bookshop.org/p/books/bitter-sweet-how-to-heal-yourself-when-your-family-is-broken-stephanie-weaver/ff5eb4fcdc02b083 Bitter, Sweet (Barnes and Noble) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bitter-sweet-stephanie-weaver/1148895292?ean=9781960456373 Professional beta reads & TED-talk speaker coaching https://experienceology.com/writing-coach/   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social

Neruda and KJ break down a packed championship week, starting with the Division III National Championship where University of Mary Washington captured its first title in program history with a win over Emory University. The hosts dive into what made Mary Washington's run so special, from their young core stepping up to their mature play style throughout the tournament, and what ultimately separated them on the biggest stage.They then shift to the Division I level, where University of Michigan took down University of Connecticut to win the national championship—marking the Big Ten's first men's title since 2000. Head coach Dusty May secures his first championship, and Neruda and KJ break down Michigan's run, what it means for the conference, and how this title reshapes the national landscape.On the women's side, the episode dives into the ongoing conversation surrounding Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley, unpacking the broader implications, narratives, and what it says about the current state of women's college basketball. The discussion expands into the NBA, where they give their takes on the MVP race, debating the top candidates and what should ultimately matter most when deciding the award.To close, Neruda and KJ turn their attention to the coaching carousel across Division I basketball, grading some of the most notable recent hires and discussing which programs made the biggest moves heading into next season. Available on audio podcast platforms only!Enjoy the episode!

#155 Hidden Garden Escapes: Exclusive Open Days & Budget-Friendly Spring Adventures In this episode of Everyday Bucket List, we're stepping into a world that most people never get to see—private gardens, tucked behind gates and usually off-limits, now open to the public for a limited time. Here's what we get into: Exclusive private garden access Regional garden highlights nationwide Unique styles and landscapes Picture this: fresh blooms in the air, bees humming, and thoughtfully designed spaces that change with the seasons. These aren't your typical public gardens—these are deeply personal, creative environments that reflect years of passion and care. We also explore how the Garden Conservancy Open Days program unlocks hundreds of private gardens across the U.S., from Connecticut gems to Midwest design at the Turkel House and stunning West Coast landscapes. We also share practical tips to help you plan your visit, including what to expect, how to find locations near you, and why this can be a perfect low-cost weekend activity. With many budget-friendly tickets, it's an easy way to explore somewhere new without breaking the bank. Plus, in honor of Financial Literacy Month, we're talking about how gardening at home can actually save you money—from planting perennials to creating a low-maintenance, budget-friendly outdoor space that keeps blooming year after year. Whether you're looking for a peaceful day trip, seasonal inspiration, or a unique experience close to home, this episode will help you turn an ordinary weekend into something memorable.

On Season 6, episode #225 of Boroughs and Burbs, we explore one of the most coveted segments of the market, waterfront living, with a side-by-side look at Long Island vs. coastal Connecticut. Joined by Maria Babaev and Tom Tripodi of Douglas Elliman, we break down the key differences in lifestyle, pricing, inventory, and buyer demand across both shorelines. From sandy beaches and Hamptons estates to Connecticut's quieter harbors and commuter-friendly towns, our guests share where value is emerging and what today's buyers are prioritizing. We also tackle insurance, flood zones, and long-term investment considerations. If you're considering a move to the water, this episode offers a clear-eyed comparison to help you choose the right coast.

While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years. Again we discuss the topic of wealth inequality and the accompanying concentration of political power.  It is tempting to think that we live in an unprecedented era, and yet there are lessons to be learned from the past.  Today, Kim talks to Professor John Witt of Yale Law School about his recent book, The Radical Fund.  It is a fascinating story of The Garland Fund, established by Charles Garland in the early 1920s.  The book takes us on a journey showing how the Garland Fund was able to lay the foundation for much less powerful groups in society to fight for their rights such as safe working conditions, free speech, and equal rights.  And how those movements help drive the economic successes later in the 20th century.  Kim and John discuss these lessons learned and how we can apply those lessons in our communities today.  Background on John Watt: John Witt is the Allen H. Duffy class of 1960 professor of law at Yale Law School and a professor in the Yale history department. He is the author of a number of books, including Lincoln's Code, which was awarded the Bancroft Prize and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Nation, and The New Republic, among other publications. He lives with his family in Connecticut where he tends an orchard, watches baseball, and fishes in the Long Island Sound. Resources:  CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction to the Radical Fund and Its Impact (03:04) Historical Context of Civil Rights and Labor Movements (06:12) The Role of the Foundation in Landmark Cases (09:09) Sidney Hillman's Vision for Industrial Democracy (12:04) The Evolution of Worker Participation in Capitalism (15:07) Building Solidarity Across Demographics (18:10) Lessons from History: The Importance of Unity (21:05) James Weldon Johnson and the Quest for Democracy (23:45) The Rise of W.E.B. Du Bois and the NAACP (24:33) Collaboration Between Black Leaders and White Labor Unions (26:02) The Power of Propaganda in Social Change (30:24) The Role of Money and Foundations in Social Justice (31:43) The Origins of the Garland Fund (35:15) The Debate on Philanthropy and the 'Dead Hand' Problem (37:27) Lessons from History: Economic Inequality and Social Change (40:09) The Future of Democracy and Social Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathy in North Carolina calls in to share her thoughts on why she believes Rex Heuermann will ultimately plead guilty in his sexual assault case. Jerry in Greenwich, Connecticut, calls in to ask Mark what he thinks turned Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene against President Trump.

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More than 80 million people rely on Medicaid. It's the single largest source of funding for health coverage for low-income Americans. But President Donald Trump's massive 2025 spending bill is expected to cut the program by nearly a trillion dollars over the next decade.Hospitals could be among the hardest hit. Medicaid covers about a fifth of all their spending, according to KFF Health News.And a new report from progressive think tank Public Citizen shows that more than 440 hospitals are at risk of closing or reducing services in the years ahead. More than a quarter of hospitals in states like Connecticut, California, New York, Massachusetts, and Washington are at risk of closing or cutting services.Obstetrics care could be hit especially hard. It's one of the most expensive categories of service provided by hospitals. And Medicaid funds nearly 40 percent of all births in the U.S.What does the potential loss of hundreds of hospitals mean for the quality and availability of health care in this country?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Michigan secured its second basketball national championship with a 69-63 victory over Connecticut at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Sam Webb and Josh Newkirk of The Michigan Insider recapped the Wolverines' season-capping performance, highlighting Elliot Cadeau's leadership, Yaxel Lendeborg's resilience, Trey McKenny's decisive shot, and the cohesive team assembled by Dusty May, which once again demonstrated its ability to win in different ways. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikkya Hargrove joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about the effects of incarceration on the family system, growing up lost and unsure who her family was, accepting the responsibility of becoming her brother's mother, the spark that got her writing her memoir, gaining the lens to understand our story is worthy of being told, acknowledging the divisions within ourselves, incorporating backstory without slowing the narrative down, holding space for others in our work, allowing ourselves to use the words we couldn't use growing up, normalizing sharing feelings, the gift of found family, the complicated truths within us, and her memoir MAMA: A Queer Black Woman's Story of Family Lost and Found. Ronit's in-person memoir workshop this fall at the Larry McMurtry Literary Center https://www.lmcmurtrylitcenter.org/workshops/writing-dynamic-memoir-from-lived-experience-to-gripping-story Also in this episode: -starting with the basics -getting to the truth -finding freedom in our story   Books mentioned in this episode: The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford  The Prisoner's Wife by Asha Bandele   Nikkya Hargrove is a graduate of Bard College and currently serves as a member of the school's Alumni/ae Board of Governors. A LAMBDA Literary Nonfiction Fellow, she has written about adoption, marriage, motherhood, and the prison system for The Washington Post, The Guardian, The New York Times, Scary Mommy, Psychology Today, Rumpus, and more. Until recently, she has spent her professional career working for social impact organizations. She is now the proud owner of her very own, independent bookstore called Obodo Serendipity Books. She lives in Connecticut with her wife and three children.   Connect with Nikkya: Website: https://www.nikkyamhargrove.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkyahargrove/ Book purchase via Hachettebookgroup: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/nikkya-hargrove/mama/9781643751580/   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social

At fifteen, Martin Luther King Jr. didn't want to be a preacher—he wanted to be a lawyer, a sharp dresser, and nothing like his father. Stanford scholar Lerone A. Martin joins Mark Labberton to discuss Young King—a revelatory new account of Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood, adolescence, and calling to ministry. "He's extraordinary and ordinary and everything in between." In this episode, Martin reflects on how MLK's early formation forged the conviction and courage of the man the world would come to know. Together they discuss King's childhood encounters with racism, the transformative summer in Connecticut where King first preached, his courtship of Coretta Scott, his first sermon at Dexter Avenue, the theology of Personalism, and Martin's own formation in Black Baptist and Pentecostal traditions. Episode Highlights "His mother tells him a message that really sticks with him his entire life and is really core to his ministry. And that is that you are somebody and that you're in God's eyes. You are just as good as anybody else." "I kept my mind at the front of that streetcar, and I said to myself, one day, I'm going to put my body where my mind is." "She says within the first 20 minutes he starts to become handsome because they start talking about dismantling Jim Crow." "He's extraordinary and ordinary and everything in between." "God has chosen to work with us and to invite us to be coworkers with God, to bring about God's will in the world." About Lerone A. Martin Lerone A. Martin is the MLK Jr. Centennial Professor in Religious Studies at Stanford and director of the King Research and Education Institute. His books include Young King, The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover, and Preaching on Wax. He holds a BA from Anderson University, MDiv from Princeton Seminary, and PhD from Emory. His commentary has appeared on NBC's Today Show, PBS, CNN, and NPR. Helpful Links and Resources Young King by Lerone A. Martin https://www.amazon.com/Young-King-Making-Martin-Luther/dp/0063340941 The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691218939/the-gospel-of-j-edgar-hoover Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu Lerone A. Martin on X https://x.com/DirectorMLK The Luminous Darkness by Howard Thurman https://www.amazon.com/Luminous-Darkness-Anatomy-Segregation/dp/0913408468 Show Notes Martin's upbringing between Black Baptist and Pentecostal traditions Parents debating religion and politics during the Moral Majority era Anderson University, Princeton Seminary, Emory PhD Martin's mother told him he was "a child of God" and "beautiful"—a refrain shaped by her awareness of sending her darkest-skinned child into a world defined by colorism and racism "He's extraordinary and ordinary and everything in between." King and his brother dismembering his sister's Barbie dolls Incessant curiosity—trying big words on the Auburn Avenue librarian Racism at age six: white friends' parents ending the friendship "You are somebody and in God's eyes you are just as good as anybody else" King's mother explained racism to a six-year-old as something manmade, not what God intends—a distinction that became core to his ministry for the rest of his life "One day, I'm going to put my body where my mind is." Jitterbug dancer, sharp dresser, speech contest competitor King Sr. as fighter and provider—but King Jr. was sensitive, nonconfrontational, and determined to find his own path outside his father's shadow Resisting his father's model of ministry—wanting to be a lawyer Appearing to acquiesce to Dad, then doing what he wanted Connecticut tobacco fields at 15—first time outside the segregated South King wrote letters home marveling that he sat anywhere he wanted in restaurants, went to a white church, and didn't have to sit in the balcony at the movies "His sister says he left a boy and came back a man." Professor George Kelsey's Bible course at Morehouse—King's only A Howard Thurman's The Luminous Darkness and the enormous psychological energy required just to maintain a sense of "somebodiness" under Jim Crow's built environment of dehumanization "Within the first 20 minutes he starts to become handsome because they start talking about dismantling Jim Crow." Coretta wrestled with giving up her music career to become a minister's wife, ultimately deciding that partnership with King was itself an act of service toward justice First sermon at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church: "Love Your Enemies" Theology of Personalism—humanity as coworkers with God #YoungKing #MLK #LeroneMartin #KingInstitute #CivilRights #BlackHistory #FaithAndJustice #ConversingPodcast Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

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The most famous airship disaster in history left behind more than wreckage — and something at Lakehurst Naval Station may still be waiting to prove it.IN THIS EPISODE: In the Oakland Cemetery, a bronze monument to tragedy is said to bring death to anyone who touches it. (Black Angel of Death) *** While camping, a man has dreams of a dark-haired woman several nights in a row. Normally it wouldn't be anything to be all that concerned about, but it's something to fear if you are near the French Broad river. (Siren of the French Broad) *** Alien visitors, beings from a different dimension, our planet even had tree monsters and sentient pyramids showing up – and all in the year 1965. (The Inter-Dimensional Interlopers of 1965) *** A retired naval officer reports rocks falling through his home's roof – dozens in a single day – with no explanation of where they came from. (Cappy Ricks and the Stones) *** In 1994 a man has a paranormal experience with a popular song recorded two decades earlier. (The Joker) *** Is there a clandestine space program designed to save the elite from a global catastrophe? (Alternative 3) *** On this date, October 24, 1953, Evelyn Hartley, a 15-year-old sophomore from La Crosse, Wisconsin, vanished without a trace while on her way to a babysitting job. It was like something out of a Halloween urban legend but in this case, the horror was real. (The Babysitter Who Vanished) *** The odd happening that takes place here and there in a house more than likely can be explained in some rational way. Even quite a few strange occurrences could probably be explained by science. But when the events seem to never stop, perhaps it's time to think something else is going on. (An Assortment of Experiences) *** Legend tells a centuries-old curse was placed upon Dudleytown in Connecticut. The town turned into a horrible place where people committed suicide or went insane. (Cursed Dudleytown) *** Exactly 92 years ago today – October 24, 1926 - something went wrong during a performance by Harry Houdini. A week later, he would be dead. (Houdini's Final Performance) *** The Hamilton-Byrne family was anything but typical, rather it was a doomsday cult with a leader who believed herself to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. (Inside the Family Cult) *** AND MUCH MORE!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:02:29.943 = Show Open00:05:52.861 = The History and Hauntings of the Hindenburg Disaster00:27:54.180 = Black-Eyed People, Why Are They So Different From The Rest Of Us? ***00:43:29.354 = Bumps In The Night00:45:45.168 = Evil Spirits And Demons of Marshes and Swamps in Slavic Folklore00:50:51.703 = Old Man of the Cave ***00:55:33.569 = The Seer of Possibilities (HORROR FICTION)01:30:12.436 = Alternative 3 ***01:53:15.007 = Black Angel of Death ***01:57:49.531 = The Siren of French Broad02:06:46.744 = The Interdimensional Interlopers of 1965 ***02:18:25.414 = The Joker02:22:07.498 = Cappy Ricks and the Stones02:30:20.564 = Inside The Family Cult ***02:37:24.232 = The Babysitter Who Vanished02:45:42.580 = An Assortment of Experiences02:54:21.925 = Cursed Duddleytown ***02:59:43.212 = Houdini's Final Performance03:07:25.003 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakHELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdnesshttps://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harmhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/hindenburgSOURCES and RESOURCES:“The History and Hauntings Of The Hindenburg Disaster” (from the book “And Hell Followed With It” by Troy Taylor: http://amzn.to/2zrimTY“Old Man of the Cave”: https://tinyurl.com/taa9h3w“Evil Spirits And Demons Of Marshes And Swamps In Slavic Folklore”: https://tinyurl.com/t79ccnz“Bumps in the Night”: (link no longer valid)“Black Eyed People, Why Are They So Different From The Rest of Us”: (link no longer valid)“The Seer Of Possibilities” (Creepypasta): https://tinyurl.com/ycz95rnp“Alternative 3”: https://tinyurl.com/w4f5edr“Black Angel of Death” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/v2m430mkGWs“The Interdimensional Interlopers of 1965” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/rwy5jdd“Siren of the French Broad”: https://tinyurl.com/sa2ewrt“The Joker” by Rory Kavenagh – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com“Cappy Ricks and the Stones”: https://tinyurl.com/ybc3o3rb“The Babysitter Who Vanished” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/w9ohx8k“An Assortment of Experiences”: https://tinyurl.com/quqbbmg“Inside the Family Cult” by Joel Stice: https://tinyurl.com/tobap65“Cursed Dudleytown”: https://tinyurl.com/s3sg49m“Houdini's Final Performance” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/sj5bsjw(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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Adam Levitan and Skylar Hoke talk through the betting board ahead of The Masters Tournament, discussing which players you need to know before putting together your card for this weekend.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction2:05 - Bryson DeChambeau5:06 - Jon Rahm7:52 - Patrick Reed9:44 - Scottie Scheffler13:08 - Rory McIlroy15:09 - Xander Schauffele17:18 - Collin Morikawa23:01 - Ludvig Åberg25:35 - Matt Fitzpatrick28:48 - Cameron Young32:13 - Robert MacIntyre35:27 - Chris Gotterup39:29 - Tommy Fleetwood41:45 - Min Woo Lee44:02 - Hideki Matsuyama46:34 - Brooks Koepka48:39 - Justin Rose52:10 - Adam's Sleeper55:36 - Skylar's SleeperWant ETR on your team this season? Our 2026 NFL Best Ball product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DraftKings: Your Home for Early Bird Best Ball DraftKings Early Bird Best Ball keeps the NFL action going all year long. You draft once, and you're set — no waiver wires, no lineup changes, no weekly grind. DraftKings automatically plays your best lineup every week. DraftKings is your home for Early Bird Best Ball, with $1 million in prizes on the line to make it even better.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dkng.co/ETRBestBall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. New York: call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY. Connecticut: call 888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.org. 18+ in most states. Restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com. Sponsored by DraftKings.FREE NEWSLETTER: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://establishtherun.kit.com/email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesolver.com/?ref=etr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We've partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you're maximizing your bankroll from the start: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://establishtherun.com/offers/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/establishtherun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In the latest episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick preview the national championship game between Michigan and Connecticut. Tim begins by highlighting Michigan's dominant interior defense and improved three-point shooting in its win over Arizona. He praises Aday Mara for significantly raising his draft stock, potentially into the lottery, and credits Elliot Cadeau's defense as a key factor in the victory. Tim also notes Trey McKenney's shooting has put the freshman on NBA draft boards. The discussion then shifts to the upcoming matchup with UConn, focusing on Danny Hurley's tactical strengths, Tarris Reed's development, and Alex Karaban's versatility. They address Yaxel Lendeborg's knee and ankle injuries, and discuss strategies to protect him defensively, as well as the possible impact of Solo Ball's foot injury for UConn. Although both expect a tougher contest than against Arizona, they predict a close Michigan victory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton provide a preview of the national championship game between Michigan and Connecticut. The episode opens with a recap of UCONN's Final Four win over Illinois, highlighting the Huskies' defensive strength and the Illini's struggles. The discussion then shifts to Michigan's decisive victory over Arizona, focusing on Michigan's defense, Aday Mara's two-way impact, Elliot Cadeau's leadership, and Trey McKenney's scoring off the bench. The hosts also address Yaxel Lendeborg's knee and ankle injuries, with Daniel outlining the expected treatment plan and its potential effect on his performance. Key matchups and each team's strengths and weaknesses are analyzed. Daniel, who previously predicted Michigan's double-digit win over Arizona, now forecasts a 7-10 point victory for the Wolverines. If you have ground transportation needs, ride as the Michigan Football and basketball teams do, then ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere in the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of luxury SUVs, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation today at www.goldenlimo.com, or call their team at 734-668-8282. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOIt began with a young boy and a new home in Connecticut. What should have been a fresh start in the early 1980s quickly spiraled into a terrifying series of alleged possessions, blessings, and exorcisms. When the entity tormenting the child refused to leave, Arne Johnson reportedly challenged it—inviting the spirit into himself.Months later, a brutal killing shocked the state. Johnson's legal team would argue something never before successfully used in American court: demonic possession.Author and paranormal investigator Jeff Belanger breaks down the real case behind what many now know from The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. He explores what truly happened inside that Connecticut home, the role of clergy and investigators, and the darker truths that never fully made it into headlines—or Hollywood.Was it psychological breakdown? Suggestion? Or something far more sinister?#TheGraveTalks #DevilMadeMeDoIt #DarkEntity #TheConjuring3 #DemonicPossession #TrueParanormal #HauntedConnecticut #ParanormalHistory #PossessionCase #SpiritualWarfare #TrueCrimeAndParanormal #ExorcismLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Today's callers: Michelle from California assesses the trade offs of accepting outside investment to scale her organic granola brand. Then, Gloria from Connecticut wonders how to overcome stigma and get more people talking about her pelvic floor therapy device. And Eric from Australia evaluates new markets for his maple-based sports nutrition products. Plus, Dan and Angie's take on why even the busiest entrepreneur should find time to turn off their phone at the dinner table... Thank you to the founders of Nana Joes Granola, Elidah, and mapleROO for being a part of our show.If you'd like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode—where Guy and former show guests take questions from early-stage founders—leave us a one-minute message that tells us about your business and a specific question you'd like answered. Send a voice memo to hibt@id.wondery.com or call 1-800-433-1298.And be sure to listen to BOOMCHICKAPOP'S founding story as told by Angie and Dan on the show in 2019. This episode was produced by Noor Gill with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by John Isabella. Our audio engineer was Cena Loffredo.You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram and sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com and on Substack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.