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Text usTonight's episode follows a cult that forms around a metal band, turning fandom into ritual and concerts into ceremonies. The story tracks how admiration hardens into devotion, how music becomes a language for something darker, and how crowd fervor can mask real danger until it's too late. It's a focused, unsettling look at obsession, groupthink, and the ways charisma and noise can fuse into something that demands more than applause.Credits: Produced by Mickie Eberz. Narration by Spring Heeled Jack (Anthony Landis). Story by Christopher Maxin. All original music written and performed by Empress.Closing track: The Devil Made Me Do It by Empress.Support the showDemented Darkness https://open.spotify.com/show/2ausD083OiTmVycCKpapQ8Dark Side of the Nerd https://open.spotify.com/show/6cwN3N3iifSVbddNRsXRTuFoxhound43 https://rumble.com/user/Foxhound43

Text usTonight's episode, The Twitch Stream, follows a streamer while they're live on camera when something terrible unfolds in real time. The story compresses modern digital intimacy and public performance into a tight, unnerving sequence: chat scrolls, viewers multiply, the boundary between private disaster and public spectacle collapses, and the feed becomes both witness and jury. It's a piece about how quickly curiosity turns to complicity, how a small human moment can explode under the glare of an audience, and how the internet magnifies every fracture until it's impossible to look away.Credits: Produced by Mickie Eberz. Story by Connor Phillips. Narration by Spring Heeled Jack (Anthony Landis). All original music written and performed by Empress. Closing track: Silver Dollar by Empress.Support the showDemented Darkness https://open.spotify.com/show/2ausD083OiTmVycCKpapQ8Dark Side of the Nerd https://open.spotify.com/show/6cwN3N3iifSVbddNRsXRTuFoxhound43 https://rumble.com/user/Foxhound43

Send us a textKing Jeongjo inherited a kingdom broken by madness, murder, and factional greed. In this episode, we look at how the grandson of Yeongjo—and son of the doomed Prince Sado—tried to rebuild the dynasty. From political purges and paranoid advisors to free-market experiments and the rise of new factions, Jeongjo's reign was a fight to heal a wounded court without losing his crown.Starting at just $5/month, you can get a lot of extra content, including the following:Early episodesVideo podcastsBehind-the-scenes pre-ambles"Weird Tales from Korean Lore" - Folktales and ghost stories from folklorist Shawn Morrissey"Expats of the Wild East" - Stories of the oddest characters to land on Korea's tarmacs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Text usEpisode Summary — You Asked Me for My Name (James Wang King)A taut, disquieting piece that turns a simple question into a slow unravelling of identity and trust. The story presses close, trading spectacle for a persistent anxiety that hangs between words and details, leaving the listener with an image that won't let go.Credits: Produced by Mickie Eberz. Narration by Spring Heeled Jack (Anthony Landis). Story by James Wang King. All original music written and performed by Empress. Closing track: Boulder by Empress.Support the showDemented Darkness https://open.spotify.com/show/2ausD083OiTmVycCKpapQ8Dark Side of the Nerd https://open.spotify.com/show/6cwN3N3iifSVbddNRsXRTuFoxhound43 https://rumble.com/user/Foxhound43

Text usAppalachia by H. Dalby lands hard and without apology. This is not a slow-burn mood piece; it's visceral, jagged, and indebted to the slasher tradition in the way it stages violence as both sudden and inevitable. The tale moves through small-town corridors and backroads where ordinary objects and familiar spaces become instruments of menace. Scenes snap into place with the merciless economy of a knife cut—brief, precise, and lingering in memory. The dread here is physical: the crunch of footsteps on gravel, the metallic taste of panic in the mouth, the grotesque choreography of pursuit and escape. It reads like a nightmare filmed on 16mm, all harsh angles and unforgiving light, and it leaves the listener with the same cold residue a good slasher leaves on the skin.What makes the story effective is Dalby's refusal to sentimentalize the violence. The gore isn't indulgent spectacle; it's a functional element of a world where danger is mundane and cruelty wears everyday clothes. The characters are given just enough detail to make their fates matter, then the narrative tightens and advances without wasting sympathy. Listeners who expect catharsis will find none; instead there's the grinding truth of vulnerability exposed and the stubborn, ugly logic that sometimes governs small communities when something feral wakes up among them.A few production notes and reminders: the music for tonight's episode is original and written and performed by Empress— their score undercuts and amplifies the horror in all the right places, and their work ethic on this run has been outstanding. Production and episode logistics were handled by Mickie Eberz, who keeps the whole project moving. The raffle is ongoing; the winner will be drawn from the email list of premium subscribers, so double-check your signup if you want your name in the hat. Premium also gives access to the archive of older episodes. There's a texting service (link in the episode description) where listeners can send short messages for possible on-air reads; important to note, we cannot see who sends those messages or respond to them off-air — messages are only pulled and responded to live.Credits: Produced by Mickie Eberz. Story by H. Dalby. All original music written and performed by Empress.Support the showDemented Darkness https://open.spotify.com/show/2ausD083OiTmVycCKpapQ8Dark Side of the Nerd https://open.spotify.com/show/6cwN3N3iifSVbddNRsXRTuFoxhound43 https://rumble.com/user/Foxhound43

Text usTonight's episode delivered a tight, unnerving ride: I Was Kidnapped by My Doppelgänger, courtesy of our friend Woundlicker. The piece asks a simple, destabilizing question about identity and agency and then spends its short run time turning that question inside out. The pacing kept the tension taut—no frills, no padding—so the uncanny work its slow, precise erosion on the listener. It's the kind of story that leaves you replaying small moments in your head long after the episode ends.On the production side, this one was clean and deliberate. The narration leaned into restraint rather than melodrama, letting the story's weirdness do the heavy lifting while the delivery kept the listener hooked. Empress provided the musical backbone—subtle cues where needed, an unsettling undercurrent that never shouted but always suggested the wrongness behind the surface. Mickie Eberz held the whole thing together in the edit, so it reads and sounds like the finished product you expect.If you liked tonight, a couple quick ways to help: rate and review the show, share the episode with someone who likes being kept up past their bedtime, and consider subscribing to Premium for the archive and the raffle. The winner for the raffle is pulled from the premium email list, so if you want your name in the hat make sure your subscription is registered correctly.Credits: Produced by Mickie Eberz. Narrated by Spring Heeled Jack (Anthony Landis). Story by Woundlicker. All original music written and performed by Empress.Closing song: The Moor by Empress.Thanks for listening — we'll be back tomorrow at midnight with another episode.Support the showDemented Darkness https://open.spotify.com/show/2ausD083OiTmVycCKpapQ8Dark Side of the Nerd https://open.spotify.com/show/6cwN3N3iifSVbddNRsXRTuFoxhound43 https://rumble.com/user/Foxhound43

Text usTonight's episode centers on With Graveyard Weeds and Wolfsbane Seeds by Seanan McGuire, delivered straight from my throat to your headphones. This installment keeps the pace tight and the tone intimate — less theatrical scare, more the slow, personal kind of unease that settles in your chest and won't leave until the lights are back on. It's the sort of story that thrives in a small room with a single lamp, and tonight we let it breathe without dressing it up.On the production side: the music tonight is all original, written and performed by Empress — I keep saying it because it's true: their output and professionalism on this run has been flat-out impressive. Mickie Eberz produced the episode and stitched everything together so this whole madness sounds like an actual show instead of me shouting into a mic. I narrate as Spring Heeled Jack (Anthony Landis), and as always the goal was to serve the story cleanly and keep the listening experience tight.If you liked tonight, help keep the lights on: rate and review the show on your app of choice, share the episode with someone who likes being kept awake, and consider subscribing to Premium (the raffle winner will be drawn from the premium email list). You can also follow me on Instagram at dukelandis17 for show notes, updates, and the occasional bit of chaos.Credits: Produced by Mickie Eberz. Narration by Spring Heeled Jack (Anthony Landis). Story by Seanan McGuire. All original music written and performed by Empress. Thanks for listening — check back tomorrow at midnight for the next episode.Support the showDemented Darkness https://open.spotify.com/show/2ausD083OiTmVycCKpapQ8Dark Side of the Nerd https://open.spotify.com/show/6cwN3N3iifSVbddNRsXRTuFoxhound43 https://rumble.com/user/Foxhound43

Send us a textKidnapping and abduction attempts are on the rise in Korea, with more than nine cases per week. We break down the numbers, the shocking cases from Seoul to Jeju, and the weak court responses that leave parents furious. From lures near schools to drug-laced drinks, we look at why this trend is growing and how authorities and families are responding. Starting at just $5/month, you can get a lot of extra content, including the following:Early episodesVideo podcastsBehind-the-scenes pre-ambles"Weird Tales from Korean Lore" - Folktales and ghost stories from folklorist Shawn Morrissey"Expats of the Wild East" - Stories of the oddest characters to land on Korea's tarmacs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Text usIn tonight's story, we journey into the untamed wilderness with The Valley of the Beasts, written by Algernon Blackwood. Here, nature is not a backdrop but a living, breathing force—one that watches, waits, and punishes those who dare to tread too far into its shadowed heart. This haunting tale reminds us, as Aldo Leopold once wrote, of “a fierce green fire dying in her eyes”—that strange, eternal knowledge belonging only to the wolf and the mountain.CreditsProduced by Mickie EberzNarrated by Spring Heeled Jack (Anthony Landis)Story by Algernon BlackwoodAll original music written and performed by EmpressClosing track: I Fucked the Devil Once by EmpressSupport the showDemented Darkness https://open.spotify.com/show/2ausD083OiTmVycCKpapQ8Dark Side of the Nerd https://open.spotify.com/show/6cwN3N3iifSVbddNRsXRTuFoxhound43 https://rumble.com/user/Foxhound43

Text usIn tonight's story, we meet Miss Emmeline, a seemingly ordinary old woman whose quiet, predictable life takes a strange turn when she uncovers long-buried powers. As shadows gather and whispers grow louder, Emmeline learns that her twilight years are anything but ordinary. With new strength, she discovers that age is no barrier to the uncanny—and that sometimes the most unexpected people can take flight.This episode marks the first entry in this year's Halloween special—thirty-one nights of eerie tales, strange encounters, and unsettling folklore to carry you through October.CreditsProduced by Mickie EberzWritten and narrated by Spring Heeled Jack (Anthony Landis)All original music written and performed by EmpressClosing track: Crimson Woods by EmpressSupport the showDemented Darkness https://open.spotify.com/show/2ausD083OiTmVycCKpapQ8Dark Side of the Nerd https://open.spotify.com/show/6cwN3N3iifSVbddNRsXRTuFoxhound43 https://rumble.com/user/Foxhound43

Uncle Chris is looking after the Armchair Adventures Travel Agency, while Connie is preparing for the launch of Season 6 of Armchair Adventures. To kick things off, Uncle Chris takes us back to 'Ye Olde England' and part one of 'A Shakespeare Adventure' from Season 4. In the episode, Connie needs help with her Shakespeare essay, so she asks Uncle Chris and his community theatre company to lend her a hand! ‘It feels quite royal in here, almost like we are at the Tudor court…’

Send us a text We tour Korea's “cursed landmarks,” from the Blue House to Jongno Tower, the National Assembly, Cheonggyecheon, and beyond. These sites carry dark folklore, bad feng shui, ghost stories, and political baggage. What makes a landmark “cursed,” and why do Koreans still talk about them? Starting at just $5/month, you can get a lot of extra content, including the following:Early episodesVideo podcastsBehind-the-scenes pre-ambles"Weird Tales from Korean Lore" - Folktales and ghost stories from folklorist Shawn Morrissey"Expats of the Wild East" - Stories of the oddest characters to land on Korea's tarmacs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

After 50 conversations with Ampersands, we're putting together the Manifesto.This week, we dive into practices that help you sustain your work over the long-term, taking into account multiple careers, many interests, and a focus on your life, not just your work.Listen on for more about the practices and anecdotes from guests on the show, including Emily J Smith (Novelist & Product Leader), David Riemer (Startup Storyteller & Theatre Producer), Liron Lavi Turkenich (Typeface Designer & Founder of Aravrit), Craig Perry (Recovery Advocate, Firefighter, & Guitarist), and Sara Wampler (Tech Executive & Romance Writer).The key practices:Lean into what works for you Dial up, dial downProgress, not perfectionDon't compareFollow the breadcrumbsWe want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at theampersandmanifesto.com/voicemail or email us at j@jessicawan.com.~Come hear Jessica sing, live in Berkeley on Sunday October 5th, 2025 at 4pm. RSVP here~Join us for The Ampersand Summit live event in San Francisco on Sunday, October 19th, 2025 from 3-6:30pm at the SF Community Music Center: Register here This in-person event will bring together people who straddle multiple worlds to meet each other, share what we're working on, and talk openly about what it's like to lead a multi-passionate life.~Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand looking for a sounding board? Jessica helps executives, leaders, and founders like you gain clarity and lead bravely. As your trusted advisor and growth partner, she works with you to make the invisible visible and develop an action plan to fulfill your goals. For nearly two decades, Jessica led marketing teams, launched products, and grew businesses at places like Apple, the San Francisco Opera, Smule, and Magoosh. As an Ampersand in many facets, she knows personally what it's like to hold many roles simultaneously, to sit on the executive team, and to find fulfillment. With a BA in Music and a BS in Product Design from Stanford, coupled with an MBA from UC Berkeley and coach training from the Center for Executive Coaching, her unique mix of analytical & creative allows her to bring both depth and breadth of perspective into the coaching process.As a coach, Jessica works to champion you – the full, multifaceted you – so you can thrive.Visit ⁠jessicawan.com⁠ or BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠CreditsProduced and Hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos SchmittWant to support this show in a small way? Rate and review it at theampersandmanifesto.com, or buy me a coffee: ⁠coff.ee/jessicawan

Send us a text Our follow-up to Cruel Summer shows Korea's August crimes were just as horrific. A shaman murdered her niece in a ritual. Couples turned their homes into crime scenes. Babies were abandoned for cash. Convenience store clerks were stabbed for no reason. This summer didn't cool down. It only got darker. https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

This episode is the third and final part of a serialized story. If you start here, it won't make much sense. Join me along with my cohort – Lex Looser, Lariat Oxnard, K-Slax, Snozz Shagwong and Louderman – in device addiction recovery at the Mojave Wellness Clinic under the watchful eye of Antonioni Blanderziltch and the caring support of Rutledge Smoothitem. Names have of course been changed to protect people's privacy. Credits: Produced, written, performed and scored by Scott Pinkmountain Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social  

Send us a textSummer in Korea sucks. This was a record-breaking year for temps. Floods were awful again. Crime was pretty damn bad, too. Big one, little details: headless body found in Taebaeksan; wearing winter clothing - so been there a while.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

After 50 conversations with Ampersands, host Jessica Wan sits down to answer one big question:Why do we keep doing what we do?It's not easy to juggle multiple careers, identities, or passions. In this solo episode, we synthesize what we've learned from leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and creators who make their mark in multiple fields.Along the way, you'll hear anecdotes from past guests like Rich Lyons (Chancellor of UC Berkeley & Musician), Christina Wallace (Storyteller & Entrepreneur), and Craig Perry (Recovery Advocate, Guitarist & Firefighter).Whether you call yourself a multi-hyphenate, a slashie, or an Ampersand, this episode will help you reconnect with the deeper reasons behind why you keep going.We want to hear from you! Here's the prompt: What's your Ampersand, and why do you keep going? Leave us a voicemail at theampersandmanifesto.com/voicemail or email us at j@jessicawan.com.~Come hear Jessica sing, live in Berkeley on Sunday October 5th, 2025 at 4pm. RSVP here~Join us for The Ampersand Summit live event in San Francisco on Sunday, October 19th, 2025 from 3-6:30pm at the SF Community Music Center: Register here This in-person event will bring together people who straddle multiple worlds to meet each other, share what we're working on, and talk openly about what it's like to lead a multi-passionate life.~Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand looking for a sounding board? Jessica helps executives, leaders, and founders like you gain clarity and lead bravely. As your trusted advisor and growth partner, she works with you to make the invisible visible and develop an action plan to fulfill your goals. For nearly two decades, Jessica led marketing teams, launched products, and grew businesses at places like Apple, the San Francisco Opera, Smule, and Magoosh. As an Ampersand in many facets, she knows personally what it's like to hold many roles simultaneously, to sit on the executive team, and to find fulfillment. With a BA in Music and a BS in Product Design from Stanford, coupled with an MBA from UC Berkeley and coach training from the Center for Executive Coaching, her unique mix of analytical & creative allows her to bring both depth and breadth of perspective into the coaching process.As a coach, Jessica works to champion you – the full, multifaceted you – so you can thrive.Visit ⁠jessicawan.com⁠ or BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠CreditsProduced and Hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos SchmittWant to support this show in a small way? Rate and review it at theampersandmanifesto.com, or buy me a coffee: ⁠coff.ee/jessicawan⁠

Back in 2011, the industry said portland-limestone cement (PLC) came with “no significant risks.” By 2024, the updated report admits higher carbonation rates, chloride ingress concerns, admixture sensitivity, and tighter curing demands. In this solo episode, Seth lays out what actually changed between the 2011 and 2024 reports, what the case studies do—and don't—prove, and asks the blunt question: would PLC be this widespread without the CO₂ storyline? What You'll Learn - What the 2011 report promised vs. what the 2024 report now admits. - How carbonation, chloride ingress, admixture control, and curing show up in the latest findings. - What the project examples (PCA exposure site, Utah DOT bridges, Texas pavements, European jobs) really say. - Claimed upsides beyond CO₂: energy savings, workability, and mass concrete heat benefits. - Why PLC is less forgiving than Type I/II—and what that means on real jobs. - The big question: is PLC an innovation or a policy-driven shift? Chapters 00:00 – Welcome, solo setup, and callback to EP #126 00:30 – Why revisit PLC? ACA's comment and the 2024 report 02:00 – Blended cement usage spike: under 10% to ~65% in a few years 03:00 – 2011 → 2024: from “no risk” to “manageable issues” 05:00 – Admixtures/air, SCMs, and curing: where sensitivity shows up 07:00 – Positives claimed beyond CO₂: energy, workability, mass concrete 08:30 – What case studies actually show (PCA prisms, Utah bridges, Texas pavements, Europe) 12:00 – PLC is less forgiving: tighter margins than Type I/II 13:30 – What's still missing: long-term (50–100 yr) performance proof 15:30 – Would PLC exist without the CO₂ narrative? 16:30 – Support the show + open invite for guests 17:30 – Outro Concrete Logic Academy Want to go further? Courses and PDHs for concrete pros: https://www.concretelogicacademy.com Support the Podcast If this helped you think differently about concrete, consider supporting the show: - Donate: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/donate - Kuiu gear (affiliate link): https://kuiu.sjv.io/Z6D1XW- Looking for media help—podcasting, YouTube, or storytelling for your concrete company? Reach out to Seth at seth@concretelogicpodcast.com to learn more. Credits Produced by Jodi Tandett & Concrete Logic Media Music by Mike Dunton (https://www.mdunton.com/) Stay Connected Host: Seth Tandett, Concrete Visionary & Industry Expert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethtandett YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcast Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com Don't forget: Like, subscribe, comment, and share this episode to help spread the word. Let's keep it concrete!

Send us a textK-Pop Demon Hunters looks flashy on the surface, but it hides a lot of Korean folklore inside the glitter. We talk about mudang rituals, dokkaebi, tiger and magpie tricksters, and why the movie is both a tribute to K-Pop and a satire of idol culture.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-world-worth-saving.html  TRANSCRIPT: https://otter.ai/u/_6lUDoKCnGpaSn-_alokxvSNtEo?utm_source=copy_url A World Worth Saving by Kyle Lukoff is a queer Jewish fantasy adventure in which a trans boy and an unusual golem must save the world by Yom Kippur! I interviewed Kyle about this new middle grade novel, as well as his seasonally appropriate picture book, I'm Sorry You Got Mad, a wonderful reflection on the art of apology. Shana Tova! LEARN MORE: Kyle Lukoff's website Borrow or Buy A World Worth Saving Borrow or Buy I'm Sorry You Got Mad Kyle's recommended queer Jewish reading: When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb (interview on The Book of Life in January 2023) Throwing Sheyd, a podcast about Jewish demonology that Kyle used for research Bonus content at The Book of Life Podcast Substack newsletter CREDITS: Produced by Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel Co-sponsored by the Association of Jewish Libraries Sister podcast: Nice Jewish Books Theme Music: The Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band Newsletter: bookoflifepodcast.substack.com Facebook Discussion Group: Jewish Kidlit Mavens Facebook Page: Facebook.com/bookoflifepodcast Instagram: @bookoflifepodcast Support the Podcast: Shop or Donate Your feedback is welcome! Please write to bookoflifepodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 561-206-2473.

Send us a textWe close out Spooky Summer with a set of chilling Korean ghost stories and urban legends. Joe shares tales of the Wailing Woman, the Red-Hatted Ghosts, and the eerie story of “Visiting the Grandparents.” Shawn brings first-hand accounts from interviews, from couples plagued by unseen forces to political hauntings at City Hall. A mix of folklore, rumor, and lived experience rounds out the series. https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Is Artificial Intelligence coming for your job in concrete? That's the big question in this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast. Seth sits down with Chad Gill, President of VAs for Construction, to unpack how AI is already reshaping the industry. From jobsite communication and safety talks to project management and career paths, this episode tackles the uncomfortable truth: AI isn't just a tool—it's a disruptor. The opportunities are real, but so are the threats. If you're in concrete and construction, you can't afford to ignore what's coming. What You'll Learn What exactly is AI and a large language model (and why should concrete pros care)? How can field leaders use AI to turn jobsite chaos into clear, professional communication? What practical AI tools exist today for handling manuals, SDS sheets, specs, and safety talks? Why are “gray collar” trades positioned uniquely in the AI shift? How will AI impact the traditional career ladder for project engineers and assistant PMs? Is AI really taking jobs—or just changing how we use people on jobsites? How can companies re-skill and re-align their workforce to get ahead of this shift? Chapters 00:00 – Welcome and intro to Chad Gill 01:00 – AI in construction: hype vs reality 02:15 – Defining AI and large language models 07:00 – Why AI adoption feels like a “tectonic shift” 09:05 – Concrete industry use cases for AI 11:00 – AI for manuals, specs, and safety talks 14:00 – The importance of good prompts (“prompt jockeys”) 17:30 – Voice-to-text and better field reporting 20:00 – AI for project management and estimating 22:00 – Avoiding hallucinations and bad data 25:00 – Coaching, feedback, and leadership with AI 27:00 – Pre-pour meetings and training applications 29:00 – Will project engineer jobs disappear? 33:00 – Realigning roles for efficiency and safety 35:00 – Final thoughts and how to connect with Chad Guest Info Chad Gill – President, VAs for Construction Website: https://vas4construction.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-gill Concrete Logic Academy Want to go further? Visit Concrete Logic Academy for free and premium courses built for industry pros: https://www.concretelogicacademy.com Support the Podcast If you value conversations like this, please consider supporting the show: - Donate: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/donate - Sponsor opportunities are available for consultants and businesses looking to connect with the industry's most engaged audience. Credits Produced by Jodi Tandett & Concrete Logic Media Music by Mike Dunton (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedunton) Stay Connected Host: Seth Tandett, Concrete Visionary & Industry Expert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcast

Send us a textA chill night-walk through Korea's darker folklore: we bring together old graves, cursed bills, haunted portraits, and digital terrors. Hear how a man's midnight pit stop frees a trapped virgin ghost in 1930s Jeonju, why a gruesome urban legend is said to hide inside Korean currency, and how a painting and an elevator can quietly rewrite your life. Then we go online — the Red Room and the infamous cursed number remind you that modern technology has its own ways of keeping nightmares alive. Quiet your lights and listen close; these stories don't stay polite at the edges of the city.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

This week, Jessica speaks with Marianne Poon, Financial Advisor, Piano Teacher, and Registered Piano Technician. The child of immigrants, Marianne grew up playing the piano and earned her diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She won third place in the national finals of the Canadian Music Competition.Marianne studied finance and economics at the University of Toronto and built her expertise in corporate finance, where she helped manage 4 billion dollars in institutional pension funds. Along the way, she earned her CFA credential and an MBA from UC Berkeley. Today, she works as a financial advisor, piano teacher, and tunes and repairs pianos. Marianne lives in Bethesda, Maryland, where she enjoys swimming, attending the opera, and spending time with her wife and their dog, Honey.  Learn more about Marianne at www.OnyxFN.com and www.mariannepoon.com. ~Join us for The Ampersand Summit live event in San Francisco on Sunday, October 19th, 2025 from 3-6:30pm at the SF Community Music Center: Registration + more details here This in-person event will bring together people who straddle multiple worlds to meet each other, share what we're working on, and talk openly about what it's like to lead a multi-passionate life.All are welcome, not just people who currently identify as Ampersands, but also aspiring Ampersands and supporters. :)~Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand looking for a sounding board? Jessica helps executives, leaders, and founders like you gain clarity and lead bravely. As your trusted advisor and growth partner, she works with you to make the invisible visible and develop an action plan to fulfill your goals. For nearly two decades, Jessica led marketing teams, launched products, and grew businesses at places like Apple, the San Francisco Opera, Smule, and Magoosh. As an Ampersand in many facets, she knows personally what it's like to hold many roles simultaneously, to sit on the executive team, and to find fulfillment. With a BA in Music and a BS in Product Design from Stanford, coupled with an MBA from UC Berkeley and coach training from the Center for Executive Coaching, her unique mix of analytical & creative allows her to bring both depth and breadth of perspective into the coaching process.As a coach, Jessica works to champion you – the full, multifaceted you – so you can thrive.Visit ⁠jessicawan.com⁠ or BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠CreditsProduced and Hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos SchmittWant to support this show in a small way? Rate and review it at theampersandmanifesto.com, or buy me a coffee: ⁠coff.ee/jessicawan⁠

Send us a textShawn and Joe guide you through 11 of Seoul's eeriest locations—from the pressure-draining crossroads at Sejong Intersection to the ginkgo-guarded spirits of Marronnier Park. Along the way you'll encounter singing servants of a Japanese collaborator, phantom beggars at Jongmyo Park, wailing soldiers outside the university morgue, and more. Get your map ready, because these spots are the stuff of nightmares.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Welcome to the Mojave Wellness Clinic where you'll experience our patented Clear Sky method of treatment. You are in a safe environment under the guidance of trained, healthcare professionals. We fully believe in your ability to heal yourself with the resources and support we provide.   This is the second part of a serialized story. If you haven't heard part one, please go back and start there.   Credits: Produced, written, performed and scored by Scott Pinkmountain Roy Kettler – bass on Compound Tour Barnum and Bailey's Favorite – The Circus World Gavioli Candy Crush Saga Applause – Berlin Atmospheres (start at “37”) Waves – Soaring Ideal Sound Tense Movie Background – Music Sound Effect Sandstorm – Darude   Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social

Join us as we explore the intricate process of training autism assistance dogs at Alaska Dog Works. From temperament selection to advanced task training, discover how we prepare dogs to support autistic individuals in real-world scenarios. Key Topics: Choosing the right breeds for autism assistance work. Foundation Training: Building obedience and public access skills. Specialized Tasks: Teaching deep pressure therapy, crowd control, and more. Handler Training: Empowering families to work effectively with their dogs. Real-World Exposure: Preparing dogs for diverse environments and challenges. Enhanced independence and safety for autistic individuals. Improved quality of life and community engagement.  If you're interested in learning more about autism assistance dogs, visit our website at alaskadogworks.com for a free strategy consultation. Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram at @AKADogWorks and join the conversation. Support Us: If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a five-star rating and share it with friends who might benefit from our insights. Credits: Produced by Robert Forto for First Paw Media.

Send us a textTurn off the lights. Slip on your headphones. Tonight's Spooky Summer episode takes you to the edge of your seat with five skin-crawling tales of the unexplained:A lone soldier buried a war widow's baby by moonlight—then dared to steal her ransom. What he unearthed under the old tree was far more terrifying than combat.Three boys discover a mirror that doesn't reflect—and a presence that still watches them.A welding student glances at the arc and loses more than his sight.A widower mourns three wives gone in their sleep—and the reason he won't let himself be happy.A newlywed's dream warns her not to answer the door…yet she can't resist.Prepare for goosebumps, sudden silences, and the kind of dread only true-story horror can deliver. Joe and Shawn are your guides through the darkness—are you brave enough to listen?https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-five-books.html  TRANSCRIPT: https://otter.ai/u/newZynBRoGzWkdF7PaTnzDLDSP4?utm_source=copy_url  The Five Books is a new literary Jewish podcast hosted by Tali Rosenblatt Cohen in partnership with the Jewish Book Council. I'm very happy to welcome another show to our little corner of the book world, so I invited Tali to do a mutual interview. We interviewed each other, and the episode will appear on both our podcast feeds.  LEARN MORE: The Five Books Podcast website Highlights of past episodes: o Yale Strom on The Book of Life o Gayle Forman on The Five Books Recommended podcasts: o Heidi: Nice Jewish Books, Recognizably Jewish, Fuse 8 and Kate o Tali: Identity/Crisis, Call Me Back, The New Yorker Fiction Podcast, How to Fail For the full list of all the books we discussed, plus links to other past podcast swaps I've recorded, see the Substack post for this episode. CREDITS: Produced by Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel Co-sponsored by the Association of Jewish Libraries Sister podcast: Nice Jewish Books Theme Music: The Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band Newsletter: bookoflifepodcast.substack.com Facebook Discussion Group: Jewish Kidlit Mavens Facebook Page: Facebook.com/bookoflifepodcast Instagram: @bookoflifepodcast Support the Podcast: Shop or Donate Your feedback is welcome! Please write to bookoflifepodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 561-206-2473.

Things had been going well at the Olympics for Connie, Uncle Chris and his community theatre company, as they faced the Greek Gods and Goddesses in battle for their lives! Of course, they couldn't have done it without the help of their new friend – Queen of the Gods – Hera! However, Zeus ⚡

It's a weird time to be an environmental scientist. The proposed cuts to federal science funding in the United States are profound, and if they come to pass, it's not clear what American science will look like on the other side. But for many researchers, science is much more than a career: it's a community, lifestyle, and sometimes even a family business. Outside/In producer Justine Paradis tagged along with researchers in the field to learn what it's like to be a scientist right now. We visit one of the oldest atmospheric monitoring stations in the country, and venture onto the Finger Lakes with an ad-hoc group of researchers struggling to understand an emerging threat to water quality: harmful algal blooms.This is a glimpse of the people behind the headlines, navigating questions both personal and professional, and trying to find ways to continue their work, even as much of their funding is simultaneously collapsing around them. Featuring Bob Howarth, Joshua Thienpont, Irena Creed, Nico Trick, Anita Dedić, and Tom Butler, with appearances from Roxanne Marino, Renee Santoro, and Garreth Smith.  SUPPORTTo share your questions and feedback with Outside/In, call the show's hotline and leave us a voicemail. The number is 1-844-GO-OTTER. No question is too serious or too silly.Outside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Subscribe to our newsletter (it's free!).Follow Outside/In on Instagram and BlueSky, or join our private discussion group on Facebook. LINKSNY67, one of the oldest atmospheric monitoring stations in the U.S., was established by Gene Likens, who helped discover acid rain in the 1960s (The Guardian). More on the cuts to the National Science Foundation from The Guardian. It references a Federal Reserve Bank analysis, finding that for every dollar spent on R&D by the major federal agencies, there's been a return to U.S. taxpayers of $1.50-$3.00—in other words, 150-300%.The American Association for the Advancement of Science has been tracking the federal science budget for decades, and publishes an ongoing analysis breaking down the proposed cuts.A map tracking harmful algal blooms in New York State. In the early 2000s, some wondered if seeding the ocean with iron could be a climate solution. They hoped that the iron would trigger the growth of marine phytoplankton and sequester carbon in the ocean. But when Charlie Trick and his colleagues studied it, they learned it had unintended consequences: it triggered the growth of highly toxic algal blooms.A paper on the rise of ammonia, using data from the National Atmospheric Deposition Program and co-authored by Tom Butler.A letter condemning the proposed cuts to science in FY26, signed by more than 1200 members of the National Academy of Sciences. CREDITS Produced by Justine Paradis. For full credits and transcript, visit outsideinradio.org. WIN A NEW CAR OR 25K IN CASH DURING NHPR'S SUMMER RAFFLE! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.

Send us a textReady to pucker up from sheer creepiness? Ditch the cheery summer playlists and crank your earbuds—these tales will haunt your dreams. From phantom hands blocking elevator doors to severed pianist fingers humping keys in a jar, we've rounded up the nastiest, most head-scratching Korean urban legends your average tourist guide sniffs at. Think you can handle a blood-red diary dictating murder, dual assassins in black and white, or a grandmother's angry spirit restless over an empty grave? Spoiler: you can't. Tune in, but don't say we didn't warn you when you're sleeping with the lights on tonight. https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a textShawn and Joe take you on a fog-shrouded drive down Paju's Jayuro Highway to hunt the road's most bone-chilling legends: the Woman in Sunglasses, blood-oozing meat packages, and the cursed box no driver wants to touch. They sift witness accounts from freaked-out truckers and local ghost hunters to figure out whether these tales are urban myth or something far more sinister.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Today's guest is programmer, film critic, and author of the new film book, THAT VERY WITCH,  Payton McCarty-Simas! 

Connie is playing Hera, Queen of the Gods, in her school play, but she’s finding the pressure a lot to deal with and keeps freezing up in rehearsals…

Send us a textWe kick of Spooky Chills Summer 2025 with three fresh stories and more.Brace yourselves for three spine-tinglers in Spooky Chilly Summer Part 7: • The Hong Kong Grandma's deadly Q&A—answer wrong, and you're never seen again • The Forest Chair that traps souls in a vision of their own funeral • The Subway Ghost who still asks, “Can you take me home?”Shawn and Joe also unveil their top haunted tourist sites: moonlit Gyeongbokgung Palace tours, Seodaemun Prison at dusk, and fog-choked cemeteries in Bukchon Hanok Village.Subscribe, ring the bell, and share your own summer scare in the comments. Support us on Patreon for bonus location guides and behind-the-scenes chills.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Are you having trouble sleeping lately? How would you rate your irritability? Does your phone's text notification sound trigger intermittent eye spasms? Does silence make you sweat?   Hi, my name is ______ and I have a problem. Several, actually.   Credits: Produced, written, performed and scored by Scott Pinkmountain   Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com

In the thrilling conclusion of Incursion Point, the crew of the USS Challenger faces their most dangerous test yet. With the clock ticking, Commodore Xen and her team must pull off a daring two-pronged mission: evacuate the final wave of refugees still stranded on the collapsing floating city of Cressida—and simultaneously rescue the Kizoman people from the devastating Bryozoan assault ravaging their capital in the liquid layer of the planet.With lives hanging in the balance and the Challenger pushed to her limits, will the crew be able to save them all? Or will this mission mark a tragic turning point in their journey?Strap in for high stakes, bold decisions, and the heart of what it means to serve in Starfleet. This is one finale you don't want to miss.

Send us a textPrince Sado's life reads like a gothic horror: crowned heir, but driven mad by his father's cold perfectionism, he slew palace servants and terrorized court ladies—then was locked in a rice chest by King Yeongjo, left to die over eight harrowing days. Drawing on Lady Hyegyeong's 1805 memoir, we untangle Sado's paranoia, rituals, and possible political frame-up, and reveal how his gruesome death in 1762 marked the start of the Joseon Dynasty's final unraveling.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a textPOSCO helped forge modern South Korea, but at what cost? We trace the company's origins under Park Chung-hee's grand steel plan, its “Right-Turn Spirit” cult of willpower, and its risky “backward” build strategy. Then we peel back the polish to expose repeated fatal accidents, toxic pollution, sexual assault cover-ups, and corrosive “POSCO mentality” boondoggles—from F1 circuits to Olympic bids. Steel may be POSCO's core product, but abuse and arrogance remain its absolute specialty.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a text Seventy-five years after the Korean War began, North Korea still defines its identity by the conflict. NK News Podcast host Jacco Zwetsloot explains how Pyongyang marks the anniversary, what myths it perpetuates about victory over the U.S., and which historical flashpoints—from land reforms to the nuclear program—have shaped Kim Il Sung's successor states. We'll also hear Jacco's takes on everyday life under sanctions, the regime's strategic pivots today, and where DPRK might head next. https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Jessica speaks with Alyssa Jarrett, a romance author and content marketer based in the San Francisco Bay Area — where the only thing funnier than working in tech is writing about it. She's currently writing and self-publishing a 5-book series of Silicon Valley rom-coms. Her latest novel, Book 3 in the series, is an Armenian bakery romance titled LOVE AND PAKLAVA. As a content marketer, she worked for a decade in B2B marketing roles for tech companies, including Rockerbox, Iterable, and Ripple. Alyssa holds a B.A. in Literature from UC Santa Cruz and an M.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism from Fresno State. Learn more about Alyssa and find her books at https://www.alyssajarrett.com, and follow her on Substack at https://alyssajarrett.substack.com. ~Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand looking for a sounding board? Jessica helps executives, leaders, and founders like you gain clarity and lead bravely. As your trusted advisor and growth partner, she works with you to make the invisible visible and develop an action plan to fulfill your goals. For nearly two decades, Jessica led marketing teams, launched products, and grew businesses at places like Apple, the San Francisco Opera, Smule, and Magoosh. As an Ampersand in many facets, she knows personally what it's like to hold many roles simultaneously, to sit on the executive team, and to find fulfillment. With a BA in Music and a BS in Product Design from Stanford, coupled with an MBA from UC Berkeley and coach training from the Center for Executive Coaching, her unique mix of analytical & creative allows her to bring both depth and breadth of perspective into the coaching process.As a coach, Jessica works to champion you – the full, multifaceted you – so you can thrive.Visit ⁠jessicawan.com⁠ or BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠CreditsProduced and Hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos SchmittWant to support this show in a small way? Rate and review it, or buy me a coffee: ⁠coff.ee/jessicawan⁠

Send us a textFeaturing Thomas Duvernay, PhD | Sinmiyangyo: The 1871 Conflict Between the United States and KoreaWhen American warships steamed into Korean waters in 1871, they ignited more than just cannon fire—they opened a chapter of resistance, cultural clash, and a legacy that still echoes today. This week, historian Dr. Thomas Duvernay guides us through the Shinmiyangyo (병인양요), the United States' ill-fated “punitive expedition” against Joseon Korea. From the diplomatic missteps that provoked conflict to the dramatic siege of Ganghwa Island's forts, we unpack why this little-known clash matters—and how it shaped Korea's cautious stance toward the West. https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

SHOW NOTES: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2025/06/pride-month-throwback-new-queer.html  TRANSCRIPT: https://open.substack.com/pub/bookoflifepodcast/p/pride-month-throwback?r=16b2w9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true  In celebration of Pride Month and The Book of Life's 20th year of podcasting, I'm re-releasing an archival episode from June, 2021. It's an interview with Adam Eli, a young activist and author of The New Queer Conscience, a manifesto about how the queer community can use k'lal yisrael as a model for solidarity. If you enjoy this blast from the past, check out other past episodes of The Book of Life. Click on Archive in the sidebar at Bookoflifepodcast.com, or just go to the episode list on your podcast player and keep on scrolling down, down, down. LEARN MORE: Buy or borrow The New Queer Conscience Adam Eli on Instagram Adam Eli on I Weigh Adam Eli in Tablet I've updated my list of Queer Jewish Kidlit, which has grown by 48 titles and 13 interviews since I first compiled it in 2022! CREDITS: Produced by Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel Co-sponsored by the Association of Jewish Libraries Sister podcast: Nice Jewish Books Theme Music: The Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band Newsletter: bookoflifepodcast.substack.com Facebook Discussion Group: Jewish Kidlit Mavens Facebook Page: Facebook.com/bookoflifepodcast Instagram: @bookoflifepodcast Support the Podcast: Shop or Donate Your feedback is welcome! Please write to bookoflifepodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 561-206-2473.

Send us a textAfter the Noron and Soron slaughter of 1721–22, Joseon lay fractured. When Prince Yeoning ascended as King Yeongjo, he resolved to break the cycle. Through calculated pardons, strategic reshuffles, Confucian exhortations against in-group politics, and reforms of the powerful Ministry of Personnel and private schools, Yeongjo pursued an uneasy peace. Yet rival camps continued scheming even as he sought “Impartiality.” This episode unpacks Yeongjo's high-stakes gambit to tame factionalism and why, despite his best efforts, Joseon's scholar-officials remained as divided as ever.https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Sid Mofya, capital architect & band leader, has built a career helping founders, investors, and business leaders bridge capital and opportunity. For years, he led the Draper Venture Network, a 2.5-billion-dollar global alliance of VC firms with over 650 tech companies. Now, he runs MOTIF Africa, a boutique consultancy expanding the capital stack for African enterprises in sustainable resources, agriculture, and renewable energy. A self-taught musician and producer, he created The Flight Risks, a virtual band exploring sound and culture. They launched their EP in Sept 2024. Sid is the co-founder of the Capital and Culture Conference, a pioneering conference in his home country of Zambia that connects global capital with Africa's creative and entrepreneurial energy.Learn more about Sid at www.sidmofya.com and hear The Flight Risks EP at https://weareflightrisks.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-the-flight-risks-ep.  ~Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand looking for a sounding board? Jessica helps executives, leaders, and founders like you gain clarity and lead bravely. As your trusted advisor and growth partner, she works with you to make the invisible visible and develop an action plan to fulfill your goals. For nearly two decades, Jessica led marketing teams, launched products, and grew businesses at places like Apple, the San Francisco Opera, Smule, and Magoosh. As an Ampersand in many facets, she knows personally what it's like to hold many roles simultaneously, to sit on the executive team, and to find fulfillment. With a BA in Music and a BS in Product Design from Stanford, coupled with an MBA from UC Berkeley and coach training from the Center for Executive Coaching, her unique mix of analytical & creative allows her to bring both depth and breadth of perspective into the coaching process.As a coach, Jessica works to champion you – the full, multifaceted you – so you can thrive.Visit ⁠jessicawan.com⁠ or BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠CreditsProduced and Hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos SchmittWant to support this show in a small way? Rate and review it, or buy me a coffee: ⁠coff.ee/jessicawan⁠

Send us a textYou may find it hard to believe that two countries as different as Korea and Canada have shared folklore. Why is that? And just what do they share? In this episode, we have a listen to a presentation on the topic made at the invitation of Seoul City and the Canadian Embassy. For the video version of this episode, watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0gUR7VdRRUhttps://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

Send us a text Death is inevitable, but for many expats in Korea, the cause of death remains a mystery. In this episode, we delve into the unsettling number of unexplained deaths among foreign nationals living in Korea. From recent tragedies like the case of a Bangladeshi man who collapsed on the dance floor in Hongdae to the broader statistics of migrant workers and their untimely deaths, we explore the lack of answers, the lack of government response, and the issues surrounding the treatment of migrant workers in Korea. Why are so many expat deaths unexplained? And why does the government seem to ignore the issue, especially when migrant workers are so vital to the country's economy? https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram