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Get ready for a descent into madness as Al Mega sits down with the incredible Chris Condon, the mind behind That Texas Blood, to talk about his chilling new project from Mad Cave Studios — Far Down Below! Discover the inspirations, the scares, the creative magic, and why this book needs to be in YOUR hands! High-energy, high-fun, and packed with insight — don't miss it! 🔗 Grab your copy of Far Down Below: https://madcavestudios.com/product/far-down-below 🎧 Follow Chris Condon on Bluesky: @christophcondon.bsky.social Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 567 in an unlimited series! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: /comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega #ComicCrusaders #ChrisCondon #FarDownBelow #MadCaveStudios #ComicBooks #IndieComics #HorrorComics

In Parashat Matot, Moshe Rabbeinu is commanded by Hashem to avenge the Midyanim for causing Bnei Yisrael to stumble in the most severe sins. Moshe responds by selecting one thousand tzaddikim from each shevet, totaling 12,000 men. He sent them off to war along with Pinchas, the Aron HaKodesh, and the special trumpets used in battle to invoke Hashem's favor and bring victory. The Torah then states: " וַיִּצְבְּאוּ עַל־מִדְיָן " – They encamped against Midyan. Ramban explains that this means the Jewish army surrounded Midyan on three sides, leaving one side open. This was a direct command from Hashem, meant to offer the enemy a chance to flee. Even in war, we are commanded to show mercy. And Ramban adds that this wasn't a one-time instruction—this principle of compassion applies to all future optional wars. Later, the Torah testifies that the Jewish army wiped out Midyan without losing even one soldier. It was openly miraculous. To confront such a large enemy with only 12,000 men and suffer no casualties was clearly the hand of Hashem. This pattern has repeated itself throughout Jewish history. We show compassion to our enemies—and we experience miraculous victories. In a recent conflict, the Israeli Air Force flew nearly 400 warplanes over Iran. Not a single jet malfunctioned. There were no mechanical failures, no planes struck by enemy fire, and not one pilot was injured or captured. Before the operation, Israeli defense officials estimated that between 400 and 800 civilians could be killed in Iranian missile assaults. Some projections feared that if Iran fired all of its 2,000+ ballistic missiles, the death toll could rise to 4,000. In the end, only 687 missiles were fired. Of those, 97% were intercepted. Iran also launched 1,200 drones—99% of which were downed by Israeli defensive systems. According to military experts, these numbers are almost statistically impossible. But when Hashem is protecting us, statistics do not apply. Although we did not merit a completely casualty-free outcome like the war against Midyan, we witnessed an unmistakable miracle. And it wasn't only us who saw it. Even non-Jewish journalists around the world began to acknowledge that something beyond nature is protecting the Jewish people. A British journalist by the last name Heath recently wrote an article exploring the world's irrational hatred for the Jews. He asked: Why does a nation this small inspire so much hostility? In his own words: A nation this small should not be this strong. Surrounded by enemies, condemned in the UN, targeted by terror, boycotted, slandered, and attacked—and yet, the Jewish people thrive in every area: military, medicine, technology, agriculture, security, intelligence, morality, and resilience. They turn desert into farmland. They make water from air. They intercept rockets midair. They rescue hostages from the heart of enemy territory. They survive wars they are supposed to lose—and they win. The world watches and can't explain it. So they grasp for explanations: American aid, high-tech trickery, some hidden secret—anything but the truth. Because the truth means admitting it's Hashem. By all logic, the Jewish people should have disappeared long ago. That's how the story of every exiled, enslaved, and persecuted minority ends. But the Jews didn't disappear. We are stronger than ever. There is no cheat code that can explain how a nation returns to its homeland after 2,000 years. There is no rational explanation for how a people go from gas chambers to global influence. There is no historical precedent for surviving the Babylonians, Romans, Crusaders, Inquisitions, Pogroms, and Holocaust—and still standing strong today. Israel doesn't make sense—unless you believe in something higher. And that's what drives the world crazy. Maybe history isn't random. Maybe evil doesn't have the last word. Maybe the Jewish people aren't just a nation—but a living proof that there is a G-d in the world. Once a person admits that Israel's survival is divine, his entire moral compass has to reset. Because then he is not watching the final chapter of a fallen people, but rather the unfolding of something eternal. So the world tries to deny it—but it is becoming more and more obvious. We are incredibly fortunate to be the Am Hashem. We must appreciate that privilege and honor it by living as true representatives of Hashem—through our Torah and our mitzvot.. Shabbat Shalom.

July 24, 1148. Crusaders lay siege to Damascus, attempting to regain control of the Holy Land, a fiasco that brings the second Crusade to an end.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Yahweh's Money, we're keeping it real, keeping it holy and keeping it honest. Shay Cook sits down with her sister, salon owner and entrepreneur Montoya Silver for a powerful conversation about debt, faith, and financial freedom.In this episode, we're diving into the emotional and spiritual weight of financial responsibility, how being uncomfortable is often where God does His best work, and why debt isn't always a bad thing—it's a tool that, with the right mindset and stewardship, can lead to generational wealth.From scaling a business with borrowed funds to paying yourself as a service-based entrepreneur, Montoya shares her unfiltered journey with debt, business ownership, and spiritual alignment.If you've ever felt the anxiety of owing more than you're earning—or wondered if faith has anything to do with your finances—this episode is your reminder that freedom starts with surrender.Here's what you'll walk away with:A reframed perspective: why debt isn't always bad, but staying in it without a plan is.How entrepreneurship tests your faith—and your budget.Biblical strategies for finding peace in financial pressure.The power of responsible stewardship and spiritual growth.How fixed expenses and fluctuating income require both wisdom and faith.Why paying yourself is paying your people.What it means to be uncomfortable and still obedient.Featured Scriptures:Proverbs 22:7 – “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.”Philippians 4:6 – “Be anxious for nothing…”Luke 14:28 – “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost…”Action Step:Choose one debt this month—just one—and make a plan. Whether that means paying it down, refinancing, or simply praying over it with intention, name it and claim your authority over it with God's help.Final Word:Debt may be uncomfortable, but discomfort births growth. When you partner with God, even your financial mess can become a message of freedom.Send us a text

Tom Maxwell just led the Delsea Regional High School wrestling team in South Jersey to the 2025 NJSIAA Group 3 Wrestling Championship. It was the fourth straight state title for the Crusaders, but it was the first for Maxwell as head coach, as he took over the program after spending 29 seasons as an assistant. He also was a longtime assistant for the football and baseball programs at Delsea, logging an amazing 73 seasons as an assistant coach for the three programs combined prior to this first season as a head coach. In Episode #263 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Maxwell in studio to talk about his career. They discuss what it was like to lead Delsea to the state title in his first year as head coach, why being a head coach was never really a goal for him, they discuss what makes Delsea wrestling special and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell is the latest All Black to re-commit to New Zealand Rugby to after the 2027 World Cup.

This week we talk about the PKK, Turkey, and the DEM Party.We also discuss terrorism, discrimination, and stateless nations.Recommended Book: A Century of Tomorrows by Glenn AdamsonTranscriptKurdistan is a cultural region, not a country, but part of multiple countries, in the Middle East, spanning roughly the southeastern portion of Turkey, northern Iraq, the northwestern portion of Iran, and northern Syrian. Some definitions also include part of the Southern Caucasus mountains, which contains chunks of Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.So this is a sprawling region that straddles multiple nations, and it's defined by the presence of the Kurdish people, the Kurds, who live all over the world, but whose culture is concentrated in this area, where it originally developed, and where, over the generations, there have periodically been very short-lived Kurdish nations of various shapes, sizes, and compositions.The original dynasties from which the Kurds claim their origin were Egyptian, and they governed parts of northeastern African and what is today Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. That was back in the 8th to 12th century, during which Saladin, who was the sultan of both Egypt and Syria, played a major historical role leading Muslim military forces against the Christian Crusader states during the Third Crusade, and leading those forces to victory in 1187, which resulted in Muslim ownership of the Levant, even though the Crusaders continued to technically hold the Kingdom of Jerusalem for another hundred years or so, until 1291.Saladin was Kurdish and kicked off a sultanate that lasted until the mid-13th century, when a diverse group of former slave-soldiers called the mamluks overthrew Saladin's family's Ayyubid sultanate and replaced it with their own.So Kurdish is a language spoken in that Kurdistan region, and the Kurds are considered to be an Iranian ethnic group, because Kurdish is part of a larger collection of languages and ethnicities, though many Kurds consider themselves to be members of a stateless nation, similar in some ways to pre-Israel Jewish people, Tibetan people under China's rule, or the Yoruba people, who primarily live in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, but who were previously oriented around a powerful city-state in that region, which served as the central loci of the Ife Empire, before the Europeans showed up and decided to forcibly move people around and draw new borders across the African continent.The Kurds are likewise often politically and culturally powerful, and that's led to a lot of pushback from leaders in the nations where they live and at times operate as cultural blocs, and it's led to some very short-lived Kurdish nations these people have managed to establish in the 20th century, including the Kingdom of Kurdistan from 1921-1924, the Republic of Ararat from 1927-1930, and the Republic of Mahabad, which was formed as a puppet state of the Soviet Union in 1946 in northwestern Iran, following a Soviet push for Kurdish nationalism in the region, which was meant to prevent the Allies from controlling the region following WWII, but which then dissolved just a few months after its official formation due to waning support from the Kurdish tribes that initially helped make it a reality.What I'd like to talk about today is the Kurdistan Worker's Party, and why their recently declared ceasefire with Turkey is being seen as a pretty big deal.—The Kurdistan Worker's Party, depending on who you ask, is a political organization or a terrorist organization. It was formed in Turkey in late-1978, and its original, founding goal was to create an independent Kurdish state, a modern Kurdistan, in what is today a small part of Turkey, but in the 1990s it shifted its stated goals to instead just get more rights for Kurds living in Turkey, including more autonomy but also just equal rights, as Kurdish people in many nations, including Turkey, have a long history of being discriminated against, in part because of their cultural distinctiveness, including their language, manner of dress, and cultural practices, and in part because, like many tight-knit ethnic groups, they often operate as a bloc, which in the age of democracy also means they often vote as a bloc, which can feel like a threat to other folks in areas with large Kurdish populations.When I say Kurdish people in Turkey have long been discriminated against, that includes things like telling them they can no longer speak Kurdish and denying that their ethnic group exists, but it also includes massacres conducted by the government against Kurdish people; at times tens of thousands of Kurds were slaughtered by the Turkish army. There was also an official ban on the words Kurds, Kurdistan, and Kurdish by the Turkish government in the 1980s, and Kurdish villages were destroyed, food headed to these villages was embargoed, and there was a long-time ban on the use of the Kurdish language in public life, and people who used it were arrested.As is often the case in such circumstances, folks who support the Kurdish Worker's Party, which is often shorthanded as the PKK, will tell you this group just pushes back against an oppressive regime, and they do what they have to to force the government to backtrack on their anti-Kurdish laws and abuses, which have been pretty widespread and violent.The PKK, in turn, has been criticized for, well, doing terrorist stuff, including using child soldiers, conducting suicide bombings, massacring groups of civilians, engaging in drug trafficking to fund their cause, and executing people on camera as a means of sowing terror.Pretty horrible stuff on both sides, if you look at this objectively, then, and both sides have historically justified their actions by pointing at the horrible things the other side has done to them and theirs.And that's the context for a recent announcement by the leader of the PKK, that the group would be disarming—and very literally so, including a symbolic burning of their weapons in a city in northern Iraq, which was shared online—and they would be shifting their efforts from that of violent militarism and revolution to that of political dialogue and attempting to change the Turkish government from the inside.Turkish President Erdogan, for his part, has seemed happy to oblige these efforts and gestures, fulfilling his role by receiving delegates from the Turkish, pro-Kurd party, the DEM Party, and smilingly shaking that delegate's hand on camera, basically showing the world, and those who have played some kind of role in the militant effort against the Turkish government, that this is the way of things now, we're not fighting physically anymore, we're moving on to wearing suits and pushing for Kurdish rights within the existing governmental structures.The founder of the PKK, Abdullah Ocalan, got in on the action, as well, releasing a seven-minute video from prison, which was then broadcast by the PKK's official media distribution outlet, saying that the fighting is over. This was his first appearance on camera in 26 years, and he used it to say their effort paid off, the Kurds now have an officially recognized identity, and it's time to leverage that identity politically to move things in the right direction.Erdogan's other messages on the matter, to the Kurdish people, but also those who have long lived in fear of the PKK's mass-violence, have reinforced that sentiment, saying that the Kurds are officially recognized as a political entity, and that's how things would play out from this point forward—and this will be good for everyone. And both sides are saying that, over and over, because, well, child soldiers and suicide bombings and massacres conducted by both sides are really, really not good for anyone.By all indications, this has been a very carefully orchestrated dance by those on both sides of the conflict, which again, has been ongoing since 1978, and really picked up the pace and became continuous and ultra-violent, in the 1980s.There was an attempted peace process back in the 20-teens, but the effort, which included a temporary truce between 2013 and 2015, failed, following the murder of two Turkish police officers, the PKK initially claiming responsibility, but later denying they had any involvement. That led to an uptick in military actions by both groups against the other, and the truce collapsed.This new peace process began in 2024 and really took off in late-February of 2025, when that aforementioned message was broadcast by the PKK's leader from prison after lawmakers from the pro-Kurdish DEM Party worked to connect him and the Turkish government, and eventually helped negotiate the resulting mid-May of 2025 disarmament.Turkey's military leaders have said they will continue to launch strikes against PKK-affiliated groups that continue to operate in the region, and the PKK's disarmament announcement has been embraced by some such groups, while others, like the Syrian Democratic Forces, which is tied to the PKK, but not directly affiliated with them, have said this truce doesn't apply to them.Most governments, globally, have heralded this disarmament as a major victory for the world and Turkey in particular, though the response within Turkey, and in Kurdish areas in particular, has apparently been mixed, with some people assuming the Turkish government will backtrack and keep the DEM Party from accomplishing much of anything, and worrying about behind-the-scenes deals, including a reported agreement between Erdogan's government and the DEM Party to support Erdogan's desire to transform the Turkish government into a presidential system, which would grant him more direct control and power, while others are seemingly just happy to hear that the violence and fear might end.Also notable here is that a lot of Turkey's foreign policy has revolved around hobbling and hurting the PKK for decades, including Turkey's initial hindering of Sweden's accession to NATO, which was partly a means of getting other nations to give the Turkish government stuff they wanted, like upgraded military equipment, but was also a push against the Swedish government's seeming protection of people associated with the PKK, since Sweden's constitution allows people to hold all sorts of beliefs.Some analysts have speculated that this could change the geopolitics of the Middle East fundamentally, as Turkey has long been a regional power, but has been partly hobbled by its conflict with the PKK, and the easing or removal of that conflict could free them up to become more dominant, especially since Israel's recent clobbering of Iran seems to have dulled the Iranian government's shine as the de facto leader of many Muslim groups and governments in the area.It's an opportune time for Erdogan to grab more clout and influence, in other words, and that might have been part of the motivation to go along with the PKK's shift to politics: it frees him and his military up to engage in some adventurism and/or posturing further afield, which could then set Turkey up as the new center of Muslim influence, contra-the Saudis' more globalized version of the concept, militarily and economically. Turkey could become a huge center of geopolitical gravity in this part of the world, in other words, and that seems even more likely now that this disarmament has happened.It's still early days in this new seeming state of affairs, though, and there's a chance that the Turkish government's continued strikes on operating PKK affiliated groups could sever these new ties, but those involved seem to be cleaving to at least some optimism, even as many locals continue hold their breath and hope against hope that this time is different than previous attempts at peace.Show Noteshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/heres-what-to-know-about-turkeys-decision-to-move-forward-with-swedens-bid-to-join-natohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_PKK%E2%80%93Turkey_peace_processhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%932015_PKK%E2%80%93Turkey_peace_processhttps://carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2025/05/turkey-pkk-disarm-disband-impacts?lang=enhttps://www.middleeasteye.net/news/pkk-claims-deadly-suicide-bombing-turkish-police-stationhttps://web.archive.org/web/20161016064155/https://hrwf.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Child-soldiers-in-ISIS-PKK-Boko-Haram%E2%80%A6.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdistan_Workers%27_Partyhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2025/jul/11/kurdistan-workers-party-pkk-burn-weapons-in-disarming-ceremony-videohttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/18/turkiye-pkk-analysis-recalibrates-politicshttps://time.com/7303236/erdogan-war-peace-kurds/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/19/unidentified-drone-kills-pkk-member-injures-another-in-iraqhttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/unidentified-drone-kills-pkk-member-injures-another-near-iraqs-sulaymaniyah-2025-07-19/https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/7/11/why-has-the-pkk-ended-its-armed-strugglehttps://archive.is/20250718061819/https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025-07-17/ty-article-opinion/.premium/how-the-possible-end-to-turkeys-kurdish-problem-could-become-israels-turkey-problem/00000198-1794-dd64-abb9-bfb5dbf30000https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdistanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kurdish_dynasties_and_countrieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Kurdish_nationalism This is a public episode. 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Get ready for an interstellar ride! Join Al Mega as he interviews legendary comic book writer Joe Casey about his exciting return to the comic scene with his brand-new project from Dynamite Entertainment: Space Quest! We dive deep into Joe's career, creative inspirations, cosmic adventures, and why Space Quest is about to become your next comic book obsession. Don't miss this funny, insightful, and high-energy episode! â­ Learn more about Joe Casey â­ Pre-order Space Quest wherever comics are sold! â­ Subscribe for more creator spotlights! Pick up Space Quest in Shops Now! Follow Joe on Substack: https://thejoecasey.substack.com/ Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 566 in an unlimited series! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: /comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega #SpaceQuest #JoeCasey #DynamiteEntertainment #ComicCrusadersPodcast

Welcome to Yahweh's Money: The Crossroads of Religion and Money. I'm Shay Cook, an Accredited Financial Counselor®️, passionate believer, and the founder of Crusaders for Change®️, LLC. If you've ever felt curious, uncomfortable, confused, or even guilty talking about money in a spiritual setting, I created this space for you.We've been taught that money is the root of all evil. That tithing is about obligation, not overflow. That debt is a sign of failure—not a place where grace can show up. But I believe it's time to challenge those narratives.On this podcast, I dive deep into the connection between faith and finances. We'll talk about tithing, saving, debt, financial trauma, generosity, and more—all through a biblical and empowering lens. Because I believe you can be faithful and financially free. You can trust God and still have a budget. You can walk in your purpose without walking in lack.Each episode weaves together scripture, practical financial tools, and real conversations to help you break free from shame, embrace your role as a steward—not a struggler—and build a life of abundance that honors God and your goals.This podcast is part of the mission I've been called to through Crusaders for Change, where we help people walk in financial healing and spiritual wholeness. Visit crusaders4change.org to learn more about our programs and community.If you're ready to stop surviving and start stewarding, I invite you to hit follow. Let's walk this journey together.Send us a text

Every kind of curse and imprecation in the Hebrew language . How Rashi felt when he learned about the Crusader massacres of 1096https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast

Today, Al Mega sits down with comic book creator and Cherry Bomb Comics founder, Zack Slattery! We're diving deep into Zack's wild journey from comic fan to publisher and getting the inside scoop on his powerful new releases: The Brooding Muse: Book One and Book Two! What inspired Zack's creative fire? How did he build Cherry Bomb Comics into a brand ready to blow the roof off indie comics? Plus — tons of laughs, insights, and a sneak peek into the emotional and visual madness of The Brooding Muse. This is one episode you don't wanna miss! 🎙ï¸ðŸ'¥ 🔥 Hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more indie creator spotlights, and ring the bell for notification wepaaaaa! Cherry Bomb Comics Website: https://broodingmuse.com/ Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 565 in an unlimited series! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: /comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

After two days of fighting, the Crusaders breached Jerusalem's defences and entered the city, leading to intense fighting in the streets and buildings that led to a large-scale massacre of the city's Muslim and Jewish ...

Welcome to another explosive episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast! Your host, Al Mega, is joined by the insanely talented Kane Gallagher—a rising force in the world of indie comics, pulling double duty as both writer and artist of the gritty, no-holds-barred dystopian epic, THE UNDERCLASS! What happens when society breaks down, power shifts to the brutal elite, and the people at the bottom say “enough”? The Underclass is a graphic novel that doesn't pull punches—dealing with themes of inequality, rebellion, survival, and justice, all wrapped in raw, visceral artwork and a story that'll stick with you long after you close the cover. In This Episode: Kane's journey from inspiration to creation The challenges (and rewards) of being both writer and artist Deep dive into the Underclass world: themes, characters, and message The Kickstarter process: what Kane's learned and what you can expect Exclusive scoop on campaign rewards, stretch goals, and future plans Support the project at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wildnorthcomics/the-underclass-graphic-novel-by-kane-gallagher?ref=e50ua6 Follow on Social media at: https://www.instagram.com/kgdesigns.art/ https://www.facebook.com/wildnorthcomics/ https://www.wildnorthcomics.com/underclass Whether you're a comic creator, fan of dystopian stories, or just love supporting original voices in indie comics—this is the episode for YOU! Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 564 in an unlimited series! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: /comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

Sam Darry is a massive lad! Standing at over 2 metres tall and at just 24 years old the man has achieved and been through a lot! And it feels like he is still just getting started, After dominating schoolboy footy, Sam signed with Canterbury young and then made a bold move to head north to the Blues, a decision that he felt gave him the opportunity to become one of the best young locks in the game. It's fair to say it's worked out pretty well for him, being an important piece of the puzzle in the Blues 2024 winning season and going on to become an All Black.In this episode we dive into:Growing up with his mum Kat being being the All Blacks nutritionist How rowing at college helped shape him as an athleteWhy he decided to turn down the Crusaders to head to the BluesTom Robinson's top-tier pranksHow Vern Cotter helped his gameWhat it meant to win the 2024 Super Rugby Title with the BluesWhy Jase Ryan had to square him before his debutHis tight bond with Luke Romano, and lessons he'll never forgetHow he has handled the different injuries he has been hit with throughout his careerAnd how he plans to attack the next three years with a World Cup in sightBig Sam Darry is sharp, humble, and full of unreal yarns. He is on his way to becoming one of the greats, and this episode gives you an insight into the journey and the man of the future legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Assassin's Creed game puts players in the thick of the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade. We can climb its battlements and fight in the shadow of its mighty walls. In this episode, Dr Nicolas Morton returns to help Matt Lewis explore how the confluence of cultures in the Holy Land produced unique features to Crusader Castles, and what methods could be used to overcome their defences, as demonstrated in the truly epic Siege of Acre.Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Michael McDaidProduced by: Robin McConnellSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Manager: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen BennettMusic:City of Jerusalem by Elitsa AlexandrovaMeditation Begins by Elitsa AlexandrovaIf you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. Take part in our listener survey here.Tell us your favourite Assassin's Creed game or podcast episode at echoes-of-history@historyhit.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's probably sensible, don't you think, for the Blues to consider leaving Eden Park for Mt Smart? It's not going to fix the attendance issues, though they seem to be hoping it will. In the consultation they're doing, the question they're asking fans is whether moving to Mt Smart will make them “more or less likely to attend Blues Super Rugby [mens] home games”. The fans might say yes, but they won't. Mt Smart is no better than Eden Park. It's not easier to get to there with public transport, it's about the same. If you drive you still have to find a park somewhere on the road, or on private property. You're still exposed to the elements in the stand. You're still paying for your beer and chips instead of getting them out of your kitchen. Maybe you could argue Mt Smart has a slight advantage in that you're coming straight off the motorway instead of fighting to get down Dominion Road, but I don't think that's enough of a difference to supercharge the crowd. Maybe you could argue that because the Warriors and Auckland FC are there, fans form a habit, so they go because they know how to go. But again, I don't think that's the problem. I think the problem is Super Rugby You're seeing poor turnout for Super Rugby regular season games around the country. 6000 are turning up for Moana Pasifika games. 13,000 for the Crusaders. 11,000 for the Blues. 11,000 in a 50,000 capacity stadium looks horrible. 11,000 in a 25,000 capacity stadium like Mt Smart looks less bad. But it's giving up, isn't it? The Blues leaving the home of rugby is basically accepting that this is how it is, that the crowd size of 11,000 is simply how it's going to be. What they should really be doing is finding smart ways to get us to come to Super Rugby games again. Find ways to get families along. Eden Park's kid zone with the bouncy castle is the right kind of thinking. Find ways to get us excited about the game of rugby. I'm sorry, but it's a boring product. Unless they do that, crowds that only fill quarter of a stadium are the future, in which case, move to Mt Smart. A smaller stadium will hide the empty seats better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Yahweh's Money, we're keeping it real, keeping it holy—and keeping it hilarious. I sit down with comedian and radio personality Larry Lancaster for a soul-nourishing conversation about the power of laughter, faith, and financial resilience.This isn't your average “let's talk money” episode.We dive deep into how humor becomes a spiritual tool in hard times, why many of our financial issues are rooted in ego—not lack—and how a cheerful heart truly is good medicine (Proverbs 17:22). Larry doesn't hold back as he shares his journey from growing up in the roughest part of Baltimore to building a thriving comedy career grounded in purpose and faith.We talk about the emotional weight of trying to make ends meet, the shame that often comes with financial struggle, and why God might be giggling right along with us—because sometimes, laughter is all we have left. And sometimes, that's exactly what gets us through.This episode is part testimony, part stand-up set, and all heart.Here's what you'll walk away with:A new appreciation for laughter as a holy act of survival.Real talk on how ego often keeps us in debt, not lack of money.Stories from Larry's upbringing that shaped his outlook on money, manhood, and mental health.How growing up with a parent with mental illness taught him grace, grit, and gratitude.Why financial literacy without spiritual alignment will leave you feeling empty.The role of joy, jokes, and Jesus in managing economic pressure.What Diddy, church money, and designer jeans can teach us about humility.And yes—there's also a bit about a sleepy McDonald's employee, $19 jeans, and a thousand bottles of baby oil that'll have you laughing out loud and shaking your head.Featured Scripture:Proverbs 17:22 — “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”Action Step:Find one financial frustration this week and laugh about it. Whether it's a ridiculous fee, a busted budget, or a week of creative cooking with what's left in your pantry—laugh, reflect, and give it to God. Then ask Him to renew your joy in the middle of your financial journey.Because while God gave us wisdom, budgeting tools, and community support—He also gave us laughter.Let this episode remind you that even when the money's funny, the joy is still real.Send us a text

More guards try to stop our Crusaders but in the process, the party finds an old friend.    Cast: Gary Eoff - Game Master Gary Garcia - Thwip McClintock Phillip De Leon - Genoeva Natacia Ursula de Cascabel aka "Genny" Keith Thomason - Yaneeko John Blizzard - Diego Dominus Klint Georgeson - Porkchop   Music: Into the Abyss from Realm of Shadows by Midnight Syndicate (https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/realm-of-shadows/)   Halls of Insurrection from Gates of Delirium by Midnight Syndicate (https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/gates-of-delirium/)     Ambiance: Sword Coast Soundscapes (http://www.youtube.com/swordcoastsoundscapes)   Need some snacks to enhance your gaming session? Check out the D&D Adventures Rations Pack from Mythical Meats! https://shop.mythicalmeats.com/products/dungeons-dragons-variety-pack?sca_ref=7946851.eGmnnJQVAwIneaihttps://ntsdgaming.com?sca_ref=6402987.ZaeDIC1rRt

No one has won more Super Rugby titles than Mitchell Drummond! A man who has done it all in the red and black jersey, Drummy has won 3 NPC titles with Canterbury and a ridiculous 8 Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders – yes, 8 titles! Add to that a test for the All Blacks, a stint with the Barbarians, over 100 games for Canterbury, and being the youngest ever Crusaders centurion and you start to get the picture.But beyond the stats, Mitch has been the Glue Guy for the Canterbury Region for over a decade, a man who has genuinely put the team first and always nailed his role in the side whatever that may be.In this episode, we chat about:- An exclusive announcement on where he will be playing his rugby this season- Why he chose Rugby over a promising Cricket career- Why he turned down an offer from another Club- How he went from playing against the All Blacks one week to playing for them the next- An insight into the competitive rivalry with Bryn Hall- His struggles with social media comments- How he feels about his Dad owning the Highlanders- And all of your questions!Drummy also gives some great insights into leadership, what's made the Crusaders successful, and great advice for young aspiring rugby player.Mitch Drummond is one special human and this episode is one of the great episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Joseph Spurgeon shares an unfiltered interview from Anatomy of the Church and State with host Jeremiah Campana. Together they tackle the controversial topic of the Crusades—the errors, the bravery, the eternal stakes—and what Christian men today must learn. Was it all just Roman Catholic works-righteousness? Was it a defense of Christendom? What should modern men reclaim? What must we reject? If you’ve ever fantasized about being a Crusader—but can’t show up for church or your family—this episode is for you. Chapters & Timestamps: 00:00 – Cold Open: Godfrey of Bouillon and the Crown of Thorns 01:50 – Introduction: Sharing a Cross-Podcast Interview 03:20 – Jeremiah’s Introduction & Why the Crusades Matter Now 05:40 – Joseph’s Journey into Studying the Crusades 07:15 – The Liberal vs. Conservative Take on the Crusades 09:00 – What Was Bad About the Crusades? (Indulgences & Works-Righteousness) 13:40 – Why Protestants Should Still Care About This History 15:00 – Eternal Thinking: Why Even Their Errors Convict Us 17:00 – The Church and State Problem (What Went Wrong & What Was Right) 20:20 – Don't Pick Up the Sword If You Haven’t Picked Up Your Bible 22:00 – The Martial Spirit of the Crusaders—Why It Still Matters 24:00 – Real Sacrifice: Time, Wealth, and Blood 28:30 – How Do We Know a Mission Is From God? 30:00 – Godly Zeal Must Be Biblical, Not Rogue 32:30 – The Importance of Biblical Literacy for Men 34:50 – The Real Unity of the Church—And What Divides Us 39:00 – How Disunity Helped Destroy the Crusades 41:00 – Church and State: How Should They Work Together? 45:00 – We Don’t Need New Crusades—We Need Repentance 47:00 – How Local Action Can Change a Nation 51:00 – Final Charge: If You Can’t Love Your Church, Don’t Talk About Crusading 58:30 – Prayer & Close Topics Covered: ✅ The theological errors behind the Crusades ✅ Why eternal-mindedness matters today ✅ The rightful role of the church and state ✅ How men can show martial spirit without physical warfare ✅ The need for local faithfulness before global impact ✅ What real unity in the church demands from us ✅ Why defending the unborn is the battle of our time ✅ Loving your neighbor starts at your local church TAKE ACTION: Don’t just learn—lead. Find a way this week to love your local church, engage your community, and honor Christ with zeal and truth. Build. Fight. Protect. Lead. This is The Patriarchy. Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjz Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsa Website & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PatriarchyPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcast Gab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast ________________________________________ Sponsored By: Patriarch Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominion Order now: https://patriarchcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for life Start here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539

                                                  The queen of chaos returns! Join host Al Mega on the Comic Crusaders Podcast as he reunites with legendary creator Greg Weisman to talk about his hotly anticipated Dynamite Comics series, Gargoyles: Demona. Dive into Demona's darker depths, discover Greg's best-kept storytelling secrets, and hear hilarious behind-the-scenes moments from Greg himself! Gargoyles fans, comic creators, and lovers of epic villains—this episode is your jam! Don't miss out—hit that subscribe button and ring the bell!  Follow Greg on X at: @Greg_Weisman About Gargoyles: Demona #1                                 A THOUSAND YEARS OF ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE!   After kicking off with a special prologue story in Dynamite Entertainment's Free Comic Book Day issue #0, the long-awaited tale of Goliath's former love and sworn enemy of the Manhattan Clan gets underway in earnest with a return to the Dark Ages and the aftermath of the destruction of Castle Wyvern! The year is 1093, and the now-immortal Demona has become a lonely and hunted creature. Bereft of both clan and home after her betrayal of Scotland's king, she wanders south to Northumberland in search of a safe haven – only to find that her old nemesis, Canmore, is raiding the city. Canmore's destruction is visited upon human and Gargoyle alike, and when she discovers the depths of his cruelty and the fate of her kind at his hands, Demona's fury sets in motion a cycle of vengeance that will last for centuries – and may yet consume the entire world! Written by Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN and illustrated by acclaimed artist – and veteran of the original animated series – FRANK PAUR, this first chapter of the brand-new, centuries-spanning saga Gargoyles: Demona features cover art for the ages from PAUR, MEGHAN HETRICK, MARK SPEARS, and JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG! Visit Dynamite Comics for more! Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 561 in an unlimited series! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

Rugby fans don't get much bigger than Colin Mansbridge! Who also just happens to be potentially the most successful CEO in all sport, having been the Crusaders CEO for the last 8 years which includes 7 Titles! However, for many it was the way he handled himself and the organisation last season when Crusaders missed the top 8 which was most impressive!In this episode, Colin brings plenty of honesty, insight, and laughs and we go through some of the challenges and triumphs of being the boss!Some parts that stood out in this one were...Why he decided to ban the Cow Bells from the Super Rugby finalHis take on Super Rugby and where it's headingWhy he stood by Rob Penney and didn't panic after the 2024 seasonHis love for rugby and in particular scrumsHow he landed the CEO gig despite thinking he couldn't run a rugby clubThe decision behind the Crusaders rebrandHis thoughts on the new stadiumHow he ended up on TikTok,Who he reckons is the best player he's ever CEO'dAnd of course… his secret to locking down a good scrumColin brings the same level-headedness and wit to this chat that he brings to one of rugby's most demanding jobs. If you want to understand what really goes on behind the curtain at the Crusaders, this one is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Omar Morales Returns!  New Comic Major Thomás from Comixology Originals After four years, comic book creator Omar Morales returns to the Comic Crusaders Podcast for a stellar conversation with Al Mega! From the faith-fueled pages of CruZader to the interstellar drama of Major Thomás, Omar takes us on a wild ride through creativity, culture, and cosmic adventure. Hear the story behind his new sci-fi epic Major Thomás, now available via Comixology Originals, featuring art by Serg Acuña and Mau Mora. 🔥 Topics Include: How Omar's creative journey evolved since Episode #56 Behind-the-scenes of Major Thomás Representation in sci-fi What's next for this dynamic storyteller 🎯 Available Now on Comixology Originals! Link to purchase: a.co/d/d1SvuCa Follow Omar on Social Media at: @omorales81 Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 560 in an unlimited series! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

How do we relate to the most recent events in the Middle-East? In 638 the Moslems transformed the city; but what was their motivation? What created the divisions of Jewish observance in the 10th century?  Why was the Golden Gate sealed off? How did the Christian East-West Schism of 1054 affect Jewish lives in Jerusalem?  To register for the Maharal - Prague Tour 8th-11th September contact: giana.elav@gmail.com   Chapters 00:00 The Treaty of Jerusalem: A Historical Overview 04:03 The Islamic Conquest and Its Impact on Jerusalem 09:46 The Role of Caliph Omar and the Covenant of Omar 13:56 The Dynasties of Islamic Rule in Jerusalem 19:52 The Jewish Community in Jerusalem: A Historical Perspective 25:50 The Golden Gate and Its Significance 31:37 The Cultural Exchange Between East and West 37:45 The Fatimid Period and Its Tolerance 41:39 The Decline of Islamic Rule and the Rise of the Crusaders

Once again the Off the Deep End triumvirate (Braden, Chris, Adam) have delved into long forgotten dungeons in order to procure the wisdom of D.W. Bradley from ages long past. Exploring the seventh Wizardry game is no easy task, however, as they have to brave its intricate world, complex character building, and very 1992 sense of difficulty. You'll also learn about Wizardry Gaiden, Wizardry 6, Wizardry 8, games that came out in roughly the same time period as Wizardry 7, and in general the word Wizardry is going to be spoken too many times. We're not sorry.  Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

☕ Home Brewed Comics Returns! Chris Sahloff & Dan Price Spill The Tea On Their Newest Project!  The tea is HOT and the comics are BREWED to perfection! Al Mega welcomes back the powerhouse duo from Home Brewed Comics—Chris Sahloff and Dan Price, for a wild ride through their latest creative adventures! From hilarious behind-the-scenes stories to deep insights into their new project, this episode is packed with energy, laughter, and inspiration for every indie comics fan out there. Don't miss this reunion! ðŸ'¥ Featuring: Updates on the Home Brewed journey Inside scoop on their newest project Creative banter & big comic dreams Follow the team at: Dan: @danomyte139 | Chris: @homebrewedcomics Website: www.homebrewedcomics.com Kickstarter Pre-Launch Links: C.R.I.T.: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewedheroes/crit-he-who-would-be-king Bigfoot Knows Karate 1-3: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bigfootknowskarate/bigfoot-knows-karate-chapters-1-3 The Celestial Knight Vs Caspian Porter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snowyworks/the-celestial-knight-vs-caspian-porter 🎧 Available on: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts 🔗 Subscribe now and get your comics fix brewed strong! Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 559 in an unlimited series! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega  #HomeBrewedComics #IndieComics #ComicCrusaders #ComicsPodcast #ChrisSahloff #DanPrice #DennisRValencia #KickstarterComics #ComicCreatorsUnite #ComicCrusadersPodcast #IndieComics #SelfPublishedComics #DanPriceComics ##IndieComicsInterview #ComicBookCreators #NewComic2025 #KickstarterComics

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Trump: 7/10 All in all, 5% defence spending at NATO, a ceasefire that holds, and talks with Iran next week. It's not bad. Rob Penney: 8/10 From last year to this. That's one of sports great stories, and I assume involves tremendous amounts of well-deserved satisfaction. Whanau Ora and Tama Iti and Moana Pasifika: 2/10 Central Government yet again missing the politically triggering stuff they promised to address. David Seymour: 7/10 As Acting Prime Minister in the house and in media, he is a very solid, considered set of hands with good wit to go with it. Golden visas: 8/10 That is practical thinking, making tangible difference. 189 applications and $800million worth of business - let's go NZ! Wealth and the pension: 2/10 Bum note of the week. Targeting those who actually worked hard to save to help in retirement should never be used as a punishment. And the Retirement Commissioner might like to ask herself whether she understands her job. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice President/Director of Athletics & Interim Vice President for Advancement Kit Hughes joins Voice of the Crusaders Kevin Gehl to wrap up the 2024-25 year for Holy Cross Athletics. Hughes reflects on some of his favorite moments from the year, how important it was for the department to focus on connecting with community, and looks ahead to how future Crusaders can sustain comprehensive excellence through end of year giving

Ant, Phil and Andy recap the two season finales for URC and Super Rugby as well as the non-Test between the B&I Lions (minus Leinster) and Argentina (minus most of their first choice French clubbers). The Lions head off to Australia with more questions than answers but Ant like a good Brit thinks this might be a good thing. The Super Clubs of Leinster and the Crusaders add more trophies to their storied histories, and the Bulls bullies get taught a lesson at Choke, I mean Croke, Park. Meanwhile, attention turns to the Test window, with an appetizer in the form of the BaaBaas in Cape Town who have already run up significant bills at Caprice in Clifton if rumours are to be believed.

This week, much to our dismay, the Crusaders have done it again—another Super Rugby title, this time over the Chiefs. Meanwhile, Los Pumas pulled off a cracking win against the Lions in a game that had everything, and Razor Robertson has named his first All Blacks squad... complete with a few eyebrow-raisers.Plus, there's the usual helping of BS, distractions galore, and Mark has a therapeutic moment with some delightfully grumpy YouTube commenters.

The All Blacks squad posed as many questions as answers, with just five loosies and a colossal six midfield backs. Will Ardie be at 7? Will Rieko be on the wing?ARP breaks down the squad and talks to All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan about why the likes of Crusaders stars David Havili and Ethan Blackadder didn't make the cut. Jippa, Bryn and Ross also look into the French squad and why the Lions were so poor in their opening clash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPIC INTERVIEW ALERT Join Al Mega as he chops it up with creative juggernauts Ethan Sacks and Brian DeCubellis about their brand-new five-issue comic series coming this spring from Image Comics' imprint Syzygy Publishing is DARK HONOR! From the streaming screen to the comic scene, Brian makes his debut with style alongside comic vet Ethan. Get the full scoop on their wild ride into the world of comics, their collaboration magic, and why this new series is already one of the most buzzed-about books of the year! Featuring art by: Fico Ossio, David Messina, Gabriel Guzman, Jamal Igle Colors: Raciel Avila Letters: JAME Don't miss the insider stories, creative chaos, and why YOU should grab this book before your LCS runs out! Drop your thoughts in the comments! Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 558 in an unlimited series! Hosted by Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Website: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

The celebrations are continuing in red and black country following the Crusaders Super Rugby triumph at the weekend. Crowds are gathering in central Christchurch this afternoon to catch a glimpse of the players with the Super Rugby trophy, back in their hands after a forgettable 2024 season. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Wallabies have named a 36-man squad for the upcoming Test against Fiji, with a few interesting calls as the British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia after their surprise defeat to Argentina on their home shores.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua catch up with Irish Independent's Chief Rugby Correspondent, Ruaidhri O'Connor, to preview the Lions' preparations, as well as recapping James O'Connor's SRP grand final win with the Crusaders and the All Blacks' 33-man squad to take on France.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane for a welfare check and to rake over the coals of the Crusaders beating the Chiefs (again) in the Super Rugby Final (00:00)... Then the fellas make some quick All Blacks squad predictions ahead of Razor's announcement (09:00) and celebrate 'World Test Championship Day (13:13)! Finally, they get to your post Super Rugby Final feedback in 'Yours Please' (23:23)... Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Rugby season is over with the Crusaders winning a record 13th title on Saturday night with a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in a tense final in Christchurch. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann.

Today Al Mega welcomes back the powerhouse writer and former crime reporter, David Pepose, for a no-holds-barred convo about two MASSIVE new comic projects!

Dr. Eleanor Janega and Luke Waters from the We're Not So Different podcast join the lads on a medievalist romp through the world of morality plays as they cover the story of Everyman and two of its progeny: the works of Jack Chick and a little show called Adventures in Odyssey. Topics include the Dutch origins of Everyman, the horrors of being eternally judged while nude, and the insidious pedantry at the heart of the evangelical movement. We're Not So Different: A mostly Medieval history podcast about how we've always been idiots Patreon // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Bluesky // Instagram WNSD and American Prestige Present: Welcome to the Crusades: The First Crusade The hosts of American Prestige and We're Not So Different join forces to examine one of the seminal events in world history: the Crusades. Season 1 focuses, appropriately enough, on the First Crusade, requested by a Byzantine Empire under threat and called by a Catholic Church eager for a “great cause.” You'll follow the expedition from its origins in Europe to the walls of Jerusalem as we try to understand why this Crusade, unique among its sequels, ended in success for the Crusaders. Website Dr. Eleanor Janega: Bluesky Luke Waters: Bluesky Media Referenced in the Episode: Everyman The Text - Project Gutenberg Lego Version GSMC Classics: Great Plays Episode 120: Everyman Chick Tracts This Was Your Life You Have a Date! Adventures in Odyssey #442a: “Two Roads” “Human Boyg Guy: Peer Gynt, ft. Brian Alford” The Socialist Shelf. October 8th, 2024. TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “C.S. #2085: The Provenance Incident, as Recounted by Alistair Adelman on the Carolinian Bound for Provenance, North Carolina on June 18th, 2000” // Written by A.J. Ditty // feat. Brian Alford as “Alistair Adelman”, A.J. Ditty as “Melvin Mulligan”, and Josh Boerman as “The Conductor” // “The Chain” Violin Cover by Steve Bingham, Arrangement by Rowan Marshall

Chiefs fans have been told that cow bells are not welcome at the Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch on Saturday. The Waikato supporters are known for enthusiastically ringing the metal bells that were traditionally tied around cows necks. But the Crusaders have warned fans metal bells will be confiscated at the gate at Apollo Project stadium, and they may be melted down. Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Super Rugby final is here and the Crusaders and Chiefs are seeking to carve out their own slice of history on Saturday night in Christchurch. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.

In lieu of a typical AP episode this week, we're releasing the first two episodes of our standalone miniseries on the First Crusade with the crew from We're Not So Different⁠⁠. Get the rest of the series here. Our journey through the First Crusade starts where the Crusaders themselves did: in western Europe with Pope Urban II and the Council of Clermont. We discuss conditions in Latin Christendom in the late 11th century, what prompted the Pope's call for Crusade, and how it was received by European nobles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And now for something a little different: American Prestige has released the first two episodes of their standalone miniseries with the crew from ⁠We're Not So Different⁠⁠⁠. Get the rest of the episodes ⁠here⁠.Our journey through the First Crusade starts where the Crusaders themselves did: in western Europe with Pope Urban II and the Council of Clermont. We'll discuss conditions in Latin Christendom in the late 11th century, what prompted the Pope's call for Crusade, and how it was received by European nobles.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join host Al Mega as he sits down with legendary talent director, producer, and storyteller Keith Arem, CEO of PCB Productions and Chris Yates, Director of Special Projects and Outreach, to talk about their incredible creative journey and his spine-chilling new graphic novel FROST ROAD — a psychological horror survival tale in the spirit of The Last of Us, A Quiet Place, and Silent Hill. Keith dives into how his past in Call of Duty, The Exiled with Wesley Snipes, and projects like Ascend led him to build a unique, immersive horror experience in Frost Road. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Yuri Lowenthal (Spider-Man, Naruto), and teaming up with horror media juggernauts Dead Meat (6.7M+ subscribers!). Chris shares the kickstarter journey and more… 🎧 Learn what it takes to survive the apocalypse – creatively AND literally! 📘 Order FROST ROAD: 👉 https://www.pcb.cc/ Follow Keith and PCB on The Gram at: https://www.instagram.com/pcbentertainment/ https://www.instagram.com/keith_arem/ 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more killer indie content! Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 556 in an unlimited series! Host: Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook): @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: / comiccrusadersworld Twitch: / comiccrusaders Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega #KeithArem #FrostRoad #CallOfDuty #DeadMeat #YuriLowenthal #GraphicNovels #ComicCrusaders #IndieComics #HorrorComics #ApocalypticThriller #SilentHill #TheLastOfUs #WepaApproved

The Crusaders are 31-0 in home playoff games. What must the Chiefs do to end that run in the Super Rugby final??There are holes at prop, lock and loosie, so who will be the debutants in next week's All Blacks squad. Will the selectors be conservative or will they choose the likes of Carter and Tavatavanawai?We give a sneak peak at our SBW interview, as he recalls his iconic try and jump into the stands from the Chiefs' first Grand Final win in 2012.Plus. Jake White's whinge about Leinster's global stars. Will the gap between the haves and have-nots of club rugby grow before the World Club Champs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leinster are champions of the URC after a composed, clinical performance over a Bulls side that just didn't bring the fire. In Super Rugby, the Crusaders crush our dream (again) of the Blues pulling off a miracle, reminding us what finals footy really looks like. And the Chiefs? They take care of business against the Brumbies in a no-nonsense semi-final display. Plus, we serve up our usual helping of sideline nonsense — bold takes, bad analogies, and a bit of rugby therapy for long-suffering Blues fans. Grab a beer and enjoy!

The Crusaders and Chiefs have both secured a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific final after hair-raising games for both teams in the semi's. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

On today's blockbuster episode, Al Mega welcomes back fan-favorite and creator extraordinaire, Hector Rodriguez, to chat about the thrilling Kickstarter launch of El Peso Hero: Border War. Dive into a story rich with gripping drama, intense action, and bold visuals, masterfully exploring the struggles and triumphs at the borderlands. Join us as we uncover Hector's journey since his last appearance, peek behind the scenes of his creative process, and meet his amazing collaborators. We'll also reveal what's next for the iconic El Peso Hero! 🌟 Highlights include: Hector's journey and growth since last appearance. Behind-the-scenes stories of creating El Peso Hero: Border War. Insight into the incredible art and storytelling team. Teasers about the future of the El Peso Hero universe. Support the Kickstarter and be part of comic history: 🔗 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elpesohero/el-peso-hero-border-war Follow Hector Rodriguez and El Peso Hero: 📷 Instagram: @elpesohero 🦠X (formerly Twitter): @ElPesoHero 🌠Website: elpesohero.com Like, comment, and subscribe for more Comic Crusaders magic! WEPA! Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 555 in an unlimited series! Host: Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook): @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: / comiccrusadersworld Twitch: / comiccrusaders Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

Luke and Eleanor of the We're Not So Different + Going Medieval shows join us for a look at how the far right appropriates various nostalgic aesthetics from Rome, to the crusades, and beyond. Support them here: https://www.patreon.com/wnsdpod/ Follow: @lukeisamazing and @goingmedieval Follow us at https://www.patreon.com/westernkabuki 

A short 9 years after the fourth Crusade ended the Pope called for a fifth. And the aim still was? Taking back Jerusalem. But the Crusaders—again!—made bad strategic decisions. And then, of all weird things, in the middle of the Crusade the Sultan was visited by Francis of Assisi. I recount the exchange between those two men and reflect on the spirit of Crusading. When King Frederick of Germany, and emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, eventually arrived he finally regained Jerusalem. All that, and Frederick wasn't even a Christian. In the show's opening cultural reflection I work through the recent conflagration concerning Harvard and higher education. What is going on there that provoked Trump's ire? Why am I a bit conflicted? Why am I enjoying no small amount of Schadenfreude? I also tell homefront tales about catching a big black spider and a conversation with a single-dad Robin I had last week. Come laugh and think with me!

For the sixth time in eight years, North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Boshamer Stadium will host an NCAA Regional and welcome in Oklahoma, Nebraska and Holy Cross with play opening on Friday.  Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent break down the regional top to bottom, highlighting not only the Tar Heels but also the Sooners, Cornhuskers and Crusaders and what each team will bring to the table.  Carolina opens the tournament against Holy Cross at noon on Friday with Oklahoma and Nebraska scheduled for a 5pm start.   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