Podcasts about Delusion

This podcast is a short daily audio provided by the online recovery group Transitions Daily. The daily distribution consists of different recovery quotes from various resources, including; Twenty-Four Hours a Day, A.A. Thought for the Day, Daily Reflections, Big Book Quote, Just for Today, As Bill Sees It, plus more! Transitions Daily also distributes this same content in a daily email with a secret Facebook group for discussion. Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information.                   Do you want to stop drinking? Have you ever listened to sobriety podcasts? Does alcoholism or addiction run in your family? Have you tried Alcoholics Anonymous or the 12 Steps of A.A.? Are you considering how to get sober? Are you seriously thinking about sobriety for the first time? Is alcohol controlling your life as never before? If so, you will definitely want to check out this recovery podcast.

For the last few weeks, the Trump administration has increased threats to send National Guard Troops to Chicago. Now we are getting word that the administration has notified the Naval Station Great Lakes, an hour north of Chicago, that it will serve as a command station for forthcoming ICE operations during Mexican Independence Day celebrations. Axios Chicago Reporters Monica Eng and Justin Kaufmann are here with the latest updates. Plus, we are discussing the end of self-checkout at local ALDIs, Illinois' new sports betting taxes, and the start of the Bears' season.   Migra Watch training in Pilsen this Sunday. Good News: Printers Row Lit Fest, WBEZ Morning Lineup, Movies in the Park Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 5 episode: Chicago Association of Realtors Window Nation MUBI Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Books mentioned in this episode: 1. King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation by Scott Anderson 2. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 3. The Iliad by Homer 4. The Odyssey by Homer 5. The Nazi Mind by Laurence Rees 6. Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill 7. The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World by Niall Ferguson

The Sirens of Sanity are back from summer break with a sobering dose of truth. David and Brad dissect how society's endorsement of reality-optional thinking creates a pipeline from gender dysphoria to school shootings, while the usual suspects immediately blame MAGA before facts emerge. Plus: Bill Belichick's UNC debut face-plant proves even football legends can't coach their way out of midlife crisis girlfriend syndrome, Arch Manning's performance leaves something to be desired, and Trump's Rose Garden stonework audit shows what happens when someone who actually built things runs the White House. Also featuring: Biden's auto-pen presidency legacy, NASA's asteroid fear-mongering for budget season, and why encouraging crazy people to stay crazy shouldn't surprise anyone when they graduate to homicidal crazy. It's 299 episodes of clearing forests of lies with the machete of truth - assuming that the asteroid doesn't find its way into Earth first.

Cleveland Browns assistant general manager Catherine Hickman made a fool of herself during a press conference. On this episode of “Fearless,” Jason Whitlock reveals why Hickman is totally unqualified for her job, how DEI propelled her to the top, and why Hickman's embarrassing performance at the media briefing put the delusion of gender equality on full display. Whitlock also weighs in on Johnny Manziel saying he will hate the Cleveland Browns “forever”; Deion Sanders doubling down on his questionable use of time-outs in the Colorado Buffaloes' loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets; Malcolm Gladwell backing down from statements he made about trans athletes participating in women's sports; the origins of the beef between Ray Lewis and Shannon Sharpe; and how so much controversy is contrived through Twitter, which drives cowardice. Later on, Whitlock unpacks comments Mike Tirico made about University of Syracuse students wanting a celebrity career akin to Stephen A. Smith, rather than a “meat-and-potatoes” reporting job like Bob Costas had. Another eclectic, entertaining, and enlightening show today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Smith, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Semafor, and the author of Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral (Penguin Press, 2023), shares his analysis for how the president has come for civil servants, and what it might mean for the government bureaucracy in the future.

We look at how the media, including social media, is part of President Trump's approach to politics.On Today's Show:Ben Smith, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Semafor, and the author of Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral (Penguin Press, 2023), shares his analysis for how the president has come for civil servants, and what it might mean for the government bureaucracy in the future.

September 2nd: Lauren Landavazzo Killed (2016) Delusion can create danger. On September 2nd 2016 a young girl who was unknowingly part of someone's delusion became the target of his ire. https://authorcindyparmiter.medium.com/the-devil-made-him-do-it-the-shocking-murder-of-thirteen-year-old-lauren-landavazo-59dde80aaa17, https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/09/02/remembering-lauren-landavazo/, https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/laurens-law-honors-wichita-falls-teen-murdered-in-2016/, https://finance.yahoo.com/news/man-sentenced-stealing-memorial-slain-192457262.html, https://www.dallasnews.com/news/courts/2018/09/10/trial-begins-for-man-who-reportedly-said-he-shot-13-year-old-girls-at-the-devil-s-request/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most nonprofit leaders play it too safe. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why a little “healthy delusion” might be the missing ingredient in your fundraising and leadership success. You'll learn why being overly realistic can quietly cap your revenue potential, and how the right dose of ambitious, slightly unreasonable belief in your vision can get you into rooms, conversations, and opportunities you didn't think were possible. This isn't about ignoring reality. It's about expanding it.Topics:Defining “healthy delusion”: What it means and why it works for nonprofit leadersBreaking free from playing small: How being “too realistic” keeps you in the same lane year after yearWhy wait for evidence before acting slows your growthReal client wins sparked by leaning into healthy delusionHow to test bigger asks, expand your network, and approach opportunities without self-disqualifyingFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.Resources: Purpose & Profit Club® Coaching Program [Get on the waitlist for bonuses] The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers [details here] Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

Send us a textCould your spiritual experiences be leading you astray? This provocative episode dives deep into one of the Bible's most unsettling warnings: God Himself will send "strong delusion" to those who reject truth in favor of comfortable lies.Drawing from 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, we explore how spiritual deception operates through "lying wonders" that appear genuinely supernatural but lead people away from authentic faith. The conversation examines why modern faith healers differ fundamentally from Jesus and the apostles, whose miracles were undeniable even to enemies, and how financial gain often accompanies these supposed supernatural ministries.What's most challenging about this biblical passage is its clear statement that God actively participates in the deception of those who "did not receive the love of the truth." We connect this sobering reality with parallel passages in Isaiah, Kings, Ezekiel, and Romans showing God's consistent pattern of giving people over to their chosen delusions as a form of judgment.The stakes couldn't be higher. Those embracing false spiritual experiences aren't merely making a temporary mistake—they face eternal consequences. As one participant notes, "When you shut your eyes here, you open them immediately in a condemned state that is irreversible."This episode offers a vital framework for discernment in an age obsessed with supernatural experiences. True spiritual growth comes not through spectacular manifestations but through developing a genuine love for truth—even when that truth challenges our preferences or desires.Subscribe now to continue exploring biblical truths that challenge popular misconceptions and deepen your understanding of authentic faith. How might this teaching change your approach to evaluating spiritual experiences?The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Send us a textTruth anchors us in an ocean of deception. This powerful conversation dives deep into end-times theology, cutting through complex interpretations to reveal what truly matters: Christ could return at any moment.The discussion begins with different perspectives on Christ's judgment return in AD 70 and how it relates to His final physical return. While theological nuances emerge, everyone arrives at the same critical conclusion—nothing needs to happen prophetically before Jesus returns. This isn't about waiting for temples to be rebuilt or checking off items on an eschatological checklist. Christ's return is imminent, and this reality should shape our daily lives and ministry.As the conversation progresses, we explore how ecclesiastical Rome rose following the fall of political Rome, effectively appropriating Christianity on the world stage. This historical perspective illuminates our understanding of 2 Thessalonians 2 and the "restrainer" that held back the lawless one.Perhaps most provocatively, we confront the "lying signs and wonders" mentioned in Scripture, making a compelling case that today's charismatic manifestations—speaking in tongues, prophetic utterances, and staged healings—represent these very deceptions. With the canon of Scripture complete, we no longer need miraculous signs to authenticate God's messengers or message. Like Pharaoh's magicians who replicated Moses' miracles, Satan continues counterfeiting God's power to lead many astray.This isn't merely academic theology—it's a call to action. What will you do with these truths? Will they inspire you to share the gospel more boldly? To stand firmly on God's Word rather than chasing experiences? To live each day as if it could be the moment of Christ's return? Join us as we ground ourselves in biblical truth and prepare for that glorious day when our King returns.The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Send us a textWhat happens when theological iron sharpens iron? In this special episode featuring Jonathan and guest Jeffrey the Encouraging Servant (visiting in-person from Missouri), we take a fascinating detour from our Galatians series to explore one of Scripture's most mysterious passages: 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12.The conversation centers around the enigmatic "mystery of lawlessness" that Paul describes as "already at work" in his time. Who or what is the "restrainer" mentioned in this passage? Is it the Roman Empire, the Holy Spirit, or something else entirely? And when this restrainer is "taken out of the way," what does this mean for believers today?As the discussion unfolds, two distinct eschatological perspectives emerge. Jeffrey presents a preterist view suggesting these prophecies were fulfilled around 70 AD with the destruction of Jerusalem, while Jonathan leans toward seeing aspects of these prophecies still awaiting future fulfillment. Their respectful exchange showcases how faithful Christians can hold different interpretations while maintaining unity.The friends connect this passage with Jesus's provocative question in Luke 18:8: "When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" This leads to a compelling examination of whether we should expect a "great apostasy" or a "great gathering in" before Christ returns. Is the kingdom of God growing stronger, or will there be a massive falling away from the faith?Whether you're interested in biblical prophecy, theological debate, or simply enjoy seeing genuine Christian fellowship, this episode offers rich insights while modeling how to discuss complex topics with both conviction and humility. Join us for this special conversation before we return to our regular Galatians exposition next time.The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

A new MP3 sermon from The Bible Provocateur is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: LIVE DISCUSSION: The Delusion GOD Sends (Part 1 of 3) Speaker: Jonathan Eubanks Broadcaster: The Bible Provocateur Event: Debate Date: 8/31/2025 Length: 31 min.

A new MP3 sermon from The Bible Provocateur is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: LIVE DISCUSSION: The Delusion GOD Sends (Part 3 of 3) Speaker: Jonathan Eubanks Broadcaster: The Bible Provocateur Event: Debate Date: 8/31/2025 Length: 31 min.

A new MP3 sermon from The Bible Provocateur is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: LIVE DISCUSSION: The Delusion GOD Sends (Part 2 of 3) Speaker: Jonathan Eubanks Broadcaster: The Bible Provocateur Event: Debate Date: 8/31/2025 Length: 31 min.

Ajahn Dhammasiha is asked how to apply the Buddha's teaching of Four Noble Truths in our daily life. The 4 Noble Truths are a core teaching of the Buddha, that is acknowledged as fundmental in all Buddhist traditions, including Therevada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. These thruths do not constitute a philosophical thought excercise, but are directly applicable to our experience of pain, disappointment and suffering. They show us a practical method in the Noble Eightfold Path to completely extricate ourselves from pain, frustration, depression, old age sickness, death and repeated birth. Ajahn points out that we usually blame external causes for any pain and disappointment we experience: "It's because of this person that I'm so miserable!" However, we can never get out of suffering by trying to eliminate all external causes. There's just too many of them, and often they are beyond our control. Instead, the Buddha points us to the internal causes of suffering: Craving; Attachment; Desire; Anger; and the Delusion of I, Me, Mine and Self. If we can abandon the internal causes of our suffering, we can overcome it once and forever. We can experience the state beyond all suffering: Freedom, Release, the Deathleath Element, Nibbāna.Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Spotify Playlists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dhammagiri Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#buddhism #meditation #dhammatalk #fournobletruths #buddhistmeditation #buddhistwisdom #buddhistteachings

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Contact Welcomed HereThe contagion of mentally obsessive thinking is not carried by bacteria or viruses but toxic silence when thoughtful but not always welcome words could help, or by speaking up with words that reinforce the sick thoughtlessness of this induced mental state. The imposition of this addiction is not a state of Mind but of a brain that has been mis-used and abused by imagining it is the creator of reality and truth and our self. It is not and we are not who we think we are. We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We Are as We Are. Reality is unlimited and never changes. The idea that how and what we think creates reality suggests otherwise. Acting on backward thoughts leads to behaviors that are out of order reflecting a reversal of our natural fortune. Anxious, nervous and systemic disorders reflect this impossible attempt to reverse the Law and Order of our Universe's Essence. Dis-ease is the lack of ease created and maintained by such twisted mental acrobatics. Stress and Anxiety inhibit healing. Mentality is a bodily function. Mental disease is a physcial ailment. For as long as it is misdiagnosed - any cure or treatment will perpetuate its contagion. Principles affirm Our indivisible nature. Sharing Principles confirms our natural indivisibility. Inspiration is natural while desperation, depression, degradation and acting oblivious to what is obvious is an unnatural choice to oppose reality Ignoring what is happening, acting as though it shouldn't be or isn't happening, produces the unintelligible jibbersh of ignorance - not reality.

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Just say “NO.” Some approaches to “abundance” are healthy, but one brand of abundance that's been capturing the cultural moment lately is a recipe for a dead planet. Dave and Stephanie assess key points made by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson in their book, Abundance. The result, a sound thrashing. The authors believe “America needs to build and invent more of the things it needs.” They advocate eliminating regulatory barriers that are keeping us from getting more, faster. Conservation and environmental stewardship are not on the agenda. Klein is a columnist for The New York Times and host of The Ezra Klein Show. Derek is a writer at The Atlantic and host of the Plain English podcast. They lean left, so many are suggesting the Democratic party should adopt “the abundance agenda” as it remakes itself in the wake of 2024 electoral defeat. In this episode, we make the case against that. We're not alone. Among the links we provide below are some additional thoughtful and articulate critiques of the book and agenda.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Economic Wisdom from the Natural World: The Serviceberry – episode 92 of the GrowthBusters podcasthttps://www.growthbusters.org/serviceberry/ Abundance – by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompsonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176444106-abundance The Elite's Fixation with Low Birth Rates – Overshoot podcast episode with Samuel Miller McDonaldhttps://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/samuel-miller-mcdonald An Abundance of Concrete – by Ben Goldfarbhttps://defector.com/an-abundance-of-concrete Colorado Matters episode with Ben Goldfarbhttps://www.cpr.org/2025/06/27/interview-ben-goldfarb-state-of-conservation/ Bezos: We're Going to Need Another Planet – episode 89 of the GrowthBusters podcasthttps://www.growthbusters.org/bezos-need-another-planet/ On Abundance - by The Last Farmhttps://www.resilience.org/stories/2025-07-16/on-abundance (Note: a good critique of “abundance” but a narrow solution. It's a good part of the solution, but not complete.) Give Us Feedback: Record a voice message for us to play on the podcast: 719-402-1400 Send an email to podcast at growthbusters.org The GrowthBusters theme song was written and produced by Jake Fader and sung by Carlos Jones. https://www.fadermusicandsound.com/ https://carlosjones.com/ On the GrowthBusters podcast, we come to terms with the limits to growth, explore the joy of sustainable living, and provide a recovery program from our society's growth addiction (economic/consumption and population). This podcast is part of the GrowthBusters project to raise awareness of overshoot and end our culture's obsession with, and pursuit of, growth. Dave Gardner directed the documentary GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth, which Stanford Biologist Paul Ehrlich declared “could be the most important film ever made.” Co-host, and self-described "energy nerd," Stephanie Gardner has degrees in Environmental Studies and Environmental Law & Policy. Join the GrowthBusters online community https://growthbusters.groups.io/ GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth – free on YouTube https://youtu.be/_w0LiBsVFBo Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GrowthBustersPodcast/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growthbusting/ Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/growthbusters.bsky.social Make a donation to support this non-profit project. https://www.growthbusters.org/donate/ Archive of GrowthBusters podcast episodes http://www.growthbusters.org/podcast/ Subscribe to GrowthBusters email updates https://lp.constantcontact.com/su/umptf6w/signup Explore the issues at http://www.growthbusters.org View the GrowthBusters channel on YouTube Follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode:

Christian, you may not be aware of it to the extent it's taking place, but I am here to tell you, to warn you, of the coming enslavement of our society at the hands of Artificial Intelligence and AI chatbots. We are not entering into a ‘golden age' as some would say, but rather an iron age as in the iron that will be mixed with miry clay in the soon-coming 7-year kingdom of Antichrist. Call me the ‘doom-and-gloom prophet' all you like, I can take it, but you might not be able to withstand what's coming down the pipeline right now.“And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.” Daniel 2:43 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, Peter Thiel is one of the vaunted ‘A-Gays', powerful billionaire homosexuals who wield tremendous power to reshape society. Thiel is not only obsessed with the coming Antichrist, he is also hard at work on creating the technology that will be used in that 7-year kingdom. His company, Palantir, has surpassed Microsoft, Blackrock, OpenAI and others for the title of most evil end times corporation. His good friend, President Donald Trump, has given him an ‘all areas access' pass to the Federal government to use his AI software and algorithms to radically transform how things are done. Under the guise of doing good, the tech titans are about to do some very, very wicked things. On this Podcast, we show you just how bad it's going to be.

Im so excited for this episode! Im so grateful to have on one of the leading minds in behavioral science.The author of books like "Believing in Magic" and "The Uses of Delusion" Dr. Stuart Vyse. Dr Vyse is THE man when it comes to research on superstition, and was kind enough to indulge me. We shake down. and break down superstions. Are they real, or all in your head? I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

As the outrage surrounding Raja Jackson's violence during a wrestling match continues to unfold and more details emerge, Jason Whitlock analyzes on this episode of “Fearless” whether it could have been a setup and explains why such incidents are fueling black fatigue. T.J. Moe and Steve Kim join the show to discuss the Jackson rampage, evaluate ESPN's list of top five NFL players, and offer their own athlete rankings. Whitlock dives into Ohio cementing its status as the worst state in the country for professional football, as the Browns trade Kenny Pickett and keep Shedeur Sanders, thereby fueling their Shedeur delusion, and the Bengals drag out their deal with Trey Hendrickson. Another thought-provoking, can't-miss show today! ​​Today's Sponsors: PreBorn Thanks to your support, PreBorn! has saved over 38,000 babies this year, but with abortion challenges escalating, your $28 donation can provide ultrasounds that double the chance of mothers choosing life, so please call #250 and say "BABY" or visit https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS to make a direct impact. Relief Factor With Relief Factor, you'll feel better every day, and you'll live better every day. Get their 3-Week QuickStart for only $19.95 – that's less than a dollar a day. Call 1-800-4-Relief Or Visit ⁠https://ReliefFactor.com  SHOW OUTLINE 00:00 Intro Want more Fearless content? Subscribe to Jason Whitlock Harmony for a biblical perspective on everyday issues at https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 Jeffery Steele and Jason Whitlock welcome musical guests for unique interviews and performances that you won't want to miss! Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1  We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLTCLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on X: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bestselling author Evelyn Skye joined us for this episode, and wow—what a ride. Evelyn is the author of ten novels, including The Hundred Loves of Juliet and her brand-new release The Incredible Kindness of Paper. Her books have been published in 16 languages, and she's written for Netflix and Disney, but what we loved most about this conversation is how open she was about the rejection, risk, and a healthy dose of “delusion” it took to get here. From her early manuscripts that never sold, to switching genres mid-career, to finally finding her voice in stories rooted in kindness and joy—Evelyn's path is a masterclass in perseverance. We also dug into her writing process (spoiler: she cranks out a messy zero draft in 30 business days and then tears it apart), the courage it took to leave her legal career behind, and why she refuses to compromise on the heart of her stories. Evelyn also shares about her Substack community Creative Inspired Happy, where she hosts a book club, author interviews, and creativity challenges. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to sustain a creative career—or you just need a reminder to stay delusionally optimistic—this one's for you. Connect with Evelyn Skye:

AI chatbots, trained to be overly agreeable, have unintentionally become catalysts for psychological crises by validating users' grandiose or delusional beliefs. Vulnerable individuals can spiral into dangerous fantasy feedback loops, mistaking chatbot sycophancy for scientific validation. As AI models evolve through user reinforcement, they amplify these distorted beliefs, creating serious mental health and public safety … Continue reading How AI Chatbots Amplify Delusion and Distort Reality #1840 → The post How AI Chatbots Amplify Delusion and Distort Reality #1840 appeared first on Geek News Central.

AI chatbots, trained to be overly agreeable, have unintentionally become catalysts for psychological crises by validating users' grandiose or delusional beliefs. Vulnerable individuals can spiral into dangerous fantasy feedback loops, mistaking chatbot sycophancy for scientific validation. As AI models evolve through user reinforcement, they amplify these distorted beliefs, creating serious mental health and public safety … Continue reading How AI Chatbots Amplify Delusion and Distort Reality #1840 → The post How AI Chatbots Amplify Delusion and Distort Reality #1840 appeared first on Geek News Central.

The Gospel of Luke is the most detailed and comprehensive account of Jesus' life, revealing how He reached people from all backgrounds with His message of hope and salvation. Throughout this series, we explore how Jesus interacted with the outcasts, the religious, the rich, and the poor—demonstrating that He came to seek and save the lost. No matter who you are or where you come from, Jesus is for everyone.Join us as we walk through Luke's Gospel, uncovering its powerful themes and life-changing truths. Whether you're new to faith or a longtime believer, this series will deepen your understanding of who Jesus is and what His message means for you today.Subscribe for more! Don't miss an episode—follow along on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform as we explore Jesus for Everyone.Reflection Questions:What beliefs or assumptions do I hold that might be blocking me from seeing Jesus clearly?Do I know the Scriptures for myself, or am I relying on others to tell me what they say?Is my view of God too small—have I limited His power in my life?Am I holding my doctrine with humility, or has it hardened into dogma?

Contact Welcomed HereObsessive thinking does not hear what is said but what is thought to be said. Nor does it see what is visibly clear but only what is thought to be seen. To hear and see things that don't exist is well defined as insanity. Definitions are explicit. Connotations are used to claim semantics reduce our culpability. Thinking about our self is a hallmark of so-called selfish, self centered, self serving problems. To worship thought and reason as our god is to imagine there is no other reality or truth. Healthy species do not act irrationally. Mental health determines our physical and societal health.   The natural process of change occurs every moment as all that is happening adapts to all that is newly happening now. Denial induces a sense of psychic anesthesia sufficient to imagine acting oblivious to what is obvious makes sense.. Fear naturally notices this risk. Any fixation requires thoughts be held like chained hostages, against change, to maintain their fierce compliance with baseless ideas. Trying to get over by feeling better about the discomforting feelings has the effect seem like the cause to maintain the lie we have nothing to do with it. Even within the debate over evolution vs. creation the process of change is encouraged to muster sufficient faith that never seems to be enough to finally qualify the believer as worthy of a connection to any named creator.To fight for finite ideas as absolute is to use hyper- reactive desperation to defend and pretend that false ideals as divine. This twist leads to imagining the effects we produce and feel are caused by a separate deity so pitiful as to have created us so we can be singled out, hated and destroyed. This deity is what we call ego - a false self. To think of the basis of our relations as dammed is to think of damning behavior as the only right thing to do. Holy shit is not accidental terminology as it openly though wrongly confirms wasteful, thoughtless ideas as our only possibility. It is our thinking we feel so profoundly. The Self we share indivisibly allows us to see disturbances clearly. This permanence is not obsessive but Ever-Present Omniscience. We would not know so clearly what is wrong if we did not have an Absolute basis in Truth and Reality that Is Right.  Self Realization and Self Actualization are intimately seamless partners actually realizing all that is happening Now. If this IS so - so Be It. Things are not as they seem but as they are. We are not as we seem but as We Are.  Thinking is something we do. We cannot Be or become what and how we think as it is unbending to imagine we do  We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We Are as We Are. Reality is unlimited and never changes. The idea that how and what we think creates reality suggests otherwise. Acting on backward thoughts leads to behaviors that are out of order reflecting a reversal of our natural fortune. Anxious, nervous and systemic disorders reflect this impossible attempt to reverse the Law and Order of our Universe's Essence. Dis-ease is the lack of ease created and maintained by such twisted mental acrobatics. Stress and Anxiety inhibit healing. Mentality is a bodily function. Mental disease is a physcial ailment. For as long as it is misdiagnosed - any cure or treatment will perpetuate its contagion. Principles affirm Our indivisible nature. Sharing Principles confirms our natural indivisibility. Inspiration is natural while desperation, depression, degradation and acting oblivious to what is obvious is an unnatural choice to oppose reality Ignoring what is happening, acting as though it shouldn't be or isn't happening, produces the unintelligible jibbersh of ignorance - not reality.

REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail Us: realignmentpod@gmail.comScott Anderson, author of King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion, and Catastrophic Miscalculation, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Scott discuss the historical legacy of the rise and fall of the Shah of Iran, how the rise of religious fundamentalism reshaped America's relationship with Iran and the broader Middle East, President Carter's misread of the Iranian Revolution in the context of the Cold War, and survey the aftermath of the joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran's nuclear program this past June.

Can believing a little lie about yourself help you grow? In today's episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the fine line between healthy confidence and harmful delusion. Through personal stories, from childhood lessons to ego-shaking moments in adulthood, they reveal why truth can hurt, but also why it's the foundation of real progress. This honest, back-and-forth conversation will challenge the way you think about self-belief, accuracy, and what it takes to reach your full potential.Learn more about:

John Tamny, Political Economy Editor at Forbes, Senior Economic Adviser to Toreador Research & Trading, and Editor of RealClearMarkets.com, joins the show to discuss his new book, Deficit Delusion: Why Everything Left, Right, and Supply-Side Tells You About the National Debt Is Wrong. Tamny challenges conventional wisdom on federal spending and debt, breaking down why both sides of the political aisle have the story wrong and what Americans need to understand about deficits, growth, and the future of the economy.

Series: Part 2 of the 3-part Leadership Myth Busting SeriesMain Topic: Why “delegate more” is incomplete adviceAllison's Confession: The hard lesson I learned when I confused task dumping with true delegationThe Cost of Task Dumping: Confusion, missed deadlines, and leadership fatigueWhat Real Delegation Looks Like:Context TransferCapability BuildingSystem CreationThe Strategic Delegation Framework:Capability Assessment – What are you trying to grow in this person?Context Blueprint – Share the “why,” the how, the constraints, and success criteriaLearning Loop – Built-in prep, check-ins, and debriefsSystem Integration – So you don't have to delegate the same thing twiceReal-World Example: A marketing director who escaped burnout by building strategy capacity in her teamWeekly Challenge: Use the Strategic Delegation Framework on one recurring task

Last week was MASSIVE for Halloween Fans, beginning with the opening of Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas, followed by Midsummer Scream in Long Beach. Haunted Attractions took advantage of the 50,000+ attendees at Midsummer Scream to announce their Halloween plans - and we've gathered EVERYTHING for you! Highlights: Universal Reveals Terrifier Haunted House Details; Five Nights at Freddy's Pizza Place Previews; Elvira moves in to LA Haunted Hayride; Delusion & Magic of the Jack-o'-Lanterns get new homes; Six Flags Fright Fest Announces 1 new maze for 2025; Knott's Scary Farm retires 2 mazes; Legacy Cedar Fair Parks will now Charge for Haunted Houses; Hersheypark Halloween Partners with Shaquille O'Neal; SeaWorld San Diego's Howl-O-Scream Returns; Scooby-Doo and the Gang to Appear at Universal Volcano Bay Nights; Industry Veterans Acquire Evansville's House of Lecter & The Old Catacombs. Read more here: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/horror-unleashed-opens-park-announcements-galore

Start your week with a powerful devotional on the Kirk Cameron Show. Today we dive into Psalm 119 and discover why true freedom comes through obedience to God. Kirk unpacks how we often act like little children—wanting to rule our own lives—yet real joy and peace are found when we submit to God's loving leadership. We'll also tackle tough viewer questions about modern worship music, marriage in Hollywood, money and faith, Trump and morality, war, and more. To learn more about the sponsor of today's show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #KirkCameron #MorningDevotional #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Psalm119 #FaithAndFreedom #ChristianEncouragement #ObedienceToGod #GodsPlan #BiblicalTruth #ChristianLiving #FreedomInChrist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lionel dives into global affairs, challenging mainstream narratives to explain the Ukraine war as an inevitable clash between NATO expansion and Russia's security demands. He argues that Vladimir Putin is a calculating, strategic leader driven by national security imperatives, not a "madman" or "cartoon villain". Lionel details Russia's "red lines," emphasizing that Ukraine cannot win and that a settlement requires Ukraine abandoning NATO membership, declaring neutrality, and surrendering territory. Lionel advocates for an "America First" policy, cutting foreign aid, and questioning NATO's continued role Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We're unapologetically full of rain storms, new licenses, Taylor Swift's new album, ChatGPT as a therapist, diamond rings, WNBA news, Alicia's Book Club, RHOC, TSITP, Taurasi documentary, and a few podcasts. Check us out on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @also_podcast. Join our patreon for exclusive content and early episode releases: patreon.com/alsopodcastBrowse our merch: also-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ Intro, Smol Celebrations and NEWS: 00:00Alicia's Book Club: 1:09:24RHOC:1:18:33TSITP: 1:33:38Taurasi Documentary: 1:43:54Listening: 1:47:08

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Join Jim and Greg as they dive into three crazy stories, namely Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer scoffing at the notion that there is a crime problem in Washington, Democratic presidential hopefuls realizing their hard left base expects them to be anti-Israel, and a Florida GOP congresswoman asserting that UFO's suggest we've been visited by "interdimensional" beings.First, they marvel that Democrats are not suggesting a different wat to fight crime in the nation's capital, but are actually insisting that crime is not a problem there. Sen. Schumer says he always feels safe walking the streets of Washington, but Jim explains that the rest of us don't have a security detail to protect us.Next, they're disturbed but not surprised to learn that prospective Democratic presidential candidates are tacking more anti-Israel because the progressive wing of the party loudly demands it. Jim and Greg look back at another sudden shift Democrats had in response to their base a generation ago, and point out that a majority of Democrats in the U.S. Senate already want to stop arming Israel.Finally, they react to Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna for telling Joe Rogan that she has heard convincing testimony from people who claimed to see technology beyond what humans can produce. Furthermore, Rep. Luna suggests this technology was created by "interdimensional" beings. Jim finds the argument thoroughly underwhelming and questions whether the voters in Luna's district could do better.Please visit our great sponsors:Sleep on an award-winning mattress from Brooklyn Bedding. Get 30% off sitewide at https://BrooklynBedding.com with promo code 3ML, and don't forget to mention our show after checkout!No missed calls, no missed customers with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Openphone.com/3mlIf your business can't adapt in real-time, you're in a world of hurt.  Get the free e-book “Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders” from NetSuite by Oracle.  Download today at https://NetSuite.com/MARTINI

Join Jim and Greg as they dive into three crazy stories, namely Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer scoffing at the notion that there is a crime problem in Washington, Democratic presidential hopefuls realizing their hard left base expects them to be anti-Israel, and a Florida GOP congresswoman asserting that UFO's suggest we've been visited by […]

Even where nobody talks about it, porn is everywhere--so much so that many, even those who think it's immoral, have concluded that it's an inextricable part of 21st century digital culture. But what if that attitude is leading us to levels of brokenness we never even imagined? In this episode, Christine Emba joins Russell to talk about what she calls a “quiet catastrophe”: the normalization of pornography in an era marked by loneliness and disconnection. Drawing from her widely read New York Times essay, “The Delusion of Porn's Harmlessness,” Emba offers a pointed and profound look at what pornography is doing not just to our minds, but to our relationships, our desires, and our sense of self. Emba and Moore explore why the idea of intimacy feels threatening, and how a generation raised on digital pleasure might struggle to imagine and practice real relational connection. They also talk about how porn shapes our expectations of each other, why Christians often mishandle this issue, and what it might look like to recover a deeper, more beautiful ethic of intimate relationships. Emba even shares ways she sees society combatting our perceived defeat and possible despair when it comes to AI's influence on porn–and the good news is, she has a positive outlook. This is not a frantic conversation about culture war panic. It's a thoughtful and sobering conversation about what kind of restoration is possible when desire is distorted, but not beyond healing. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: C.S. Lewis letters, Yours, Jack: Spiritual Direction from C.S. Lewis “The Delusion of Porn's Harmlessness” by Christine Emba (The New York Times) Rethinking Sex: A Provocation by Christine Emba Kate Julian's “The Sex Recession” (The Atlantic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the show: Is alcohol a truth serum or delusion juice? Jack and Nikki discuss. Also on the show... Secret marital bank accounts and a customer service meltdown. 

Denise Richards has officially entered RHOBH Season 15 earlier this week in a sit down dinner with Sutton and Erika. Fans can rest assure that her volatile divorce from Aaron will be front and center as we break down in just what capacity she is joining our fav Diamond Holders for their upcoming season. Meanwhile, Kyle, Zoe and Dorit were spotted down the street right here in our back yard, The Hamptons. Kim Zolciak hates Tamra Judge but it seems a lot of the current RHOC do too. Jennifer Aydin makes moves this week which show her delusion is real. Katie Ginella proves she is not going down without a fight this week both on and off RHOC. Finally, The Valley Reunion, Episode 2 comes and goes which does not help Jax at all, makes everyone realize just how much of a star Kristen Doute is, annoys Andy Cohen more, revisits Darko Danny and leaves the rest of us suggesting just how this cast should be changed heading into Season 3. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comScott is a war correspondent and author. His non-fiction books include Lawrence in Arabia, Fractured Lands, and The Quiet Americans, and his novels include Triage and Moonlight Hotel. He's also a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine. His new book is King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation.For two clips of our convo — on Jimmy Carter's debacle with the Shah, and the hero of the Iran hostage crisis — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up in East Asia and traveling the world; his father the foreign service officer; their time in Iran not long before the revolution; Iran a “chew toy” between the British and Russian empires; the Shah's father's affinity for Nazi Germany; Mosaddegh's move to nationalize the oil; the 1953 coup; the police state under the Shah; having the world's 5th biggest military; the OPEC embargo; the rise of Khomeini and his exile; the missionary George Braswell and the mullahs; Carter's ambitious foreign policy; the US grossly overestimating the Shah; selling him arms; Kissinger; the cluelessness of the CIA; the prescience of Michael Metrinko; the Tabriz riots; students storming the US embassy; state murder under Khomeini dwarfing the Shah's; the bombing of Iran's nuke facilities; and Netanyahu playing into Hamas' hands.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: a fun chat with Johann Hari, Jill Lepore on the history of the Constitution, Karen Hao on artificial intelligence, and Katie Herzog on drinking your way sober. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

In this episode, we tackle the latest developments in political scandals with John Solomon, diving into the implications of the Trump Justice Department's approval to investigate Obama administration officials. We discuss the ongoing conspiracy theories surrounding Russia collusion and the Biden administration's challenges, featuring insights from Congressman Tim Burchett, retired FBI agent Bassem Youssef, and Kimberly Hermann from the Southeastern Legal Foundation. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of these significant stories and their impact on American politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, as expected, Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers divorce took more twists and turns than an episode of RHOBH. Aaron released Denise's alleged sexts with Special Forces co-star Rudy Reyes, Denise's attorney fired back claiming he violated the restraining order and oh, so much more. Rumors, not nastiness, arise that Carole Radziwill is headed to RHONY Season 16 and we are here to explain why this may just very well be the case. Teresa is acting delusional again about herself and her RHONJ future. Finally, The Valley Reunion Part I has left everyone asking just how fast can Jax actually leave the building and who else from the current cast is about to go. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denise Richards' divorce has so many twists and turns there seems to be new info every hour on the hour. By now everyone has heard Denise's claims of abuse by Aaron. Aaron strongly denies those claims and a serious case of two very different conflicting stories is in full effect as we approach their initial hearing date, August 8th, in which a judge will determine if her temporary restraining order should be made permanent. Erika Jayne and Teddi tried to warn us all and many resurfaced RHOBH clips, plus Denise's reaction to the Brandi Glanville situation, are now revisited causing fans to look at everything and anything with hindsight which, they say, is 20/20. This RHOC take down season of Katie does not seem to be going quite as Tamra, Emily and Gina had planned.  The RHONJ long pause which is just getting started means so much more to the future of other franchises than meets the eye. Teresa makes new moves Down Under in acts of desperation, Dolores declares her PTSD and many cast members become delusional in a total lack of reality about what their future on RHONJ really looks like. Part II starts now. @marianagrajales @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TRUDIAGNOSTIC - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trudiagnostic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code VELVET To Get 20% Off To Find Out The “Real” Age Of Your Body) PROGRESSIVE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.progressive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) MOOD - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mood.com/velvet ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Redrazz.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Find New Ways To Use American Frozen Red Raspberries & Get More Details On Where You Can Grab a Bag) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198⁠⁠ To Purchase Tickets To MeMe's upcoming show: ⁠seriesoffortunateevents.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Swedish twins Ursula and Sabina Eriksson suddenly began throwing themselves into speeding traffic on a UK motorway—captured on camera by a reality TV crew—it was only the beginning of a shared psychotic break that would lead to superhuman strength, psychiatric hospitalization, and ultimately murder.==========HOUR ONE: In 1761, a young Frenchman died violently. This tragedy would lead to what is still one of that country's most famous cases of judicial injustice. Assuming, of course, that it truly was an injustice at all. (The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas) *** Most know them as “The Hidden Folk.” The elusive and magical residents of Iceland, who live inside rocks and sometimes play games with unsuspecting passers-by. Are they real? That's a complicated question, if you ask Icelanders. (The Elves of Iceland) *** As two boys were walking back to the house on their farm, a small stone rolled past them. Then a second one. They immediately thought some other boys were hiding in the scrub and throwing stones for a joke.  They couldn't have been more wrong. (Stone Throwing Spirits) *** Belle Gunness lured numerous suitors to her Indiana farm. Not to entertain them or to be courted by them. She simply wanted to kill them in cold blood and dump their bodies in her hog pen. (Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest) *** "They're going to steal your organs!" screamed Sabina Eriksson, before running toward oncoming traffic on the M6 highway, having already been hit head-on by a Volkswagen. Her twin sister, Ursula, legs crushed by the truck that had just run her over, was spitting and screaming at paramedics on the side of the road. Now, many years after these events, we're still no closer to understanding the chaos that occurred over two days in 2008 involving psychotic twin sisters on a UK highway. (The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins)==========HOUR TWO: In 1882 the Ma'amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We'll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn't just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI's claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Were people ever really tortured in Iron Maidens? (The Iron Maiden)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins” by Harrison Tenpas for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/r6cbnxf“The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/rrs89rx“The Elves of Iceland” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://tinyurl.com/u4bcw6v“Stone Throwing Spirits” from The Fortean: https://tinyurl.com/qnuf7sd“Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest” by Steven Casale for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/tqyceby“The Iron Maiden” by Karl Smallwood for Today I Found Out: https://tinyurl.com/t2y6vj6“The Korean War UFO” by Natasha Frost for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y765nsgm“The Castletownroche Murders” by Fin Dwyer for the Irish Examiner: https://tinyurl.com/y9fhagfb“The Arizona Skinwalker” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yxkdh9vv“Bigamous Blair” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y9qpo54x==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2025==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).

In this episode of the Washed Up Walkons Drake makes one of his occasional appearances and the guys talk about everything from dealing with energetic toddlers, hormone replacement therapy, and its effects, to discussions about TRT in athletic performance. They humorously explore personal health checks and hypothesize about athletes on performance enhancers across various sports. The conversation somehow bridges into dog-talk, bringing laughs and relatable moments. Exciting talk about Big 10 Media Days, some talking down to our rivals in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, insight into the future of Iowa Hawkeye football, and some ideas for future Top 5s. Tune in for a unique blend of personal anecdotes, sports analysis, and hilarious banter! If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more!