Podcasts about descendants

Jeff and Phil welcome their old friend Leonardo Nam, who stars in Disney's Descendants: Wicked Wonderland. He talks about his journey as an artist from Argentina to Australia to Hollywood, where he first broke through in films like The Perfect Score, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift; his unexpected and delightful villainous turn as Maddox Hatter in Disney's wildly popular Descendants franchise -- including his very own full-fledged musical number; and the joy of getting to share this family-friendly project with his kids. Also: The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of making Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.

Sabrina sat down with the three new stars added to the Descendants franchise, Liamani Segura, Alexandro Byrd and Kiara T. Romero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabrina sat down with the two leading ladies Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker from Disney's latest DCOM "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video Version: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nFJph01qhy1aHuZQrPRLN?si=SXLG__V9R2qXgvOD_G5QpwLinktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠Join Analytic Dreamz in this powerful segment of Notorious Mass Effect as he sits down with the creator of YASUKE: A Lost Descendant at DreamCon 2026. In this exclusive interview, Analytic Dreamz dives deep into the vision behind the game, exploring its cultural significance, development journey, and bold reimagining of the legendary African samurai's legacy. Dash. Slash. Glide. Discover your legacy as the heir to a legendary African samurai in this high-velocity 3D action game, featuring futuristic swordplay, kinetic parkour, and anime-inspired action. From gameplay mechanics to representation in gaming, this conversation uncovers how YASUKE: A Lost Descendant blends history, heritage, and next-level combat into an unforgettable experience.Tune in for authentic insights, creator perspectives, and the story behind one of the most anticipated action titles. Analytic Dreamz delivers unfiltered conversations on culture, gaming, and creativity. Subscribe now and never miss a segment. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff and Phil welcome Annie Lee, Managing Director of Policy for Chinese for Affirmative Action, and Sandra Wong, great-granddaughter of Wong Kim Ark, whose landmark 1898 Supreme Court victory established birthright citizenship in the United States. They discuss the history of United States v. Wong Kim Ark and its profound impact on American citizenship and civil rights; the contemporary political challenges to birthright citizenship and the erosion of constitutional rights; and the importance of educating the next generation about Wong Kim Ark's legacy.

Sabrina got to attend the "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" premiere this week and she's telling Will all about it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup on Auradon, her rebellious daughter Red and Cinderella's perfectionist daughter Chloe join forces and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red's mother down her villainous path. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DESCENDANTS 5 MOVIE REACTION TODAY! Greg Alba & Tara Erickson experience Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (2026) for the first time, reacting to the latest Disney musical adventure! From the Kingdom Cup Games and magical Wonderland chaos to shocking twists, heartfelt friendships, new villains, and an exciting finale, this Descendants 5 reaction is packed with Disney magic and plenty of fun. Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Reaction (Full Length Watch Along):   / thereelrejects   Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code REJECTS at huel.com/REJECTS. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Greg & Tara react to every song from the Descendants: Wicked Wonderland soundtrack, including “Perfect Princess,” “Mad,” “Did You Hear About Them,” “Dancing with the Enemy,” “For Once in My Life,” “The Girl I Used to Be,” “Heartless,” “Who I Am,” “Go Live It,” “True to Your Heart,” “Mad – Wicked Wonderland,” and the “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Score Suite.” They also discuss the complete cast of characters, including Kylie Cantrall as Red, Malia Baker as Chloe Charming, Liamani Segura as Pink, Brendon Tremblay as Max Hatter, Leonardo Nam as Maddox Hatter, Alexandro Byrd as Luis Madrigal, Kiara Romero as Hazel Hook, Joel Oulette as Robbie Hood, Zavien Garrett as Felix Facilier, Ryan McEwen as Squirmy Smee, Dayton Paradis as Squeaky Smee, Rita Ora as the Queen of Hearts, Brandy as Cinderella, Paolo Montalban as King Charming, Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother, and Awkwafina as Chessy. In this Descendants: Wicked Wonderland reaction, Descendants 5 full movie reaction, and review, Greg & Tara break down the consequences of Red and Chloe changing the timeline, the evolving friendships between the VKs & HKs, Maddox Hatter's plan, Pink's arrival, the biggest musical performances, and the emotional ending. They also discuss where Wicked Wonderland ranks within the Descendants franchise & what its finale could mean for the future of Auradon. Follow Greg Alba:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ Twitter:  https://x.com/thegregalba Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House, Smithsonian, NY Times Washington Post, PBS Have featured the Quander Families nearly 340 Year Roots BEFORE the forming of the United States of America to Now.This Week I Look at Highlighs of Life & Time of America's Archived Oldest Black Families: the AmQuando Families Journey & Present Day Walk in AmericaMy Guest is Rohulamin Quander, a native Washingtonian, is a retired Senior Administrative Law Judge for the District of Columbia. He is also a member of the Quander Family whose distinguished history in the Washington, D.C. area is traced to the 1670s, which legacy includes Mount Vernon Plantation ancestors Sukey Bay, Nancy Carter Quander, and West Ford, among others, all of whom were in involuntary service to George Washington. Judge Quander periodically serves as an advisor to Mount Vernon, most recently in the exhibit, Lives Bound Together, Slavery at George Washington's Mount Vernon, and still maintains close ties. He often serves as a guest lecturer on African American History.A double graduate from Howard University, from which he received his J.D. degree, Judge Quander founded the Quander Historical and Educational Society, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) foundation in 1985. The Society was established to document, preserve, protect, and share the history of the Quander Family, a product widely recognized as an educational tool.His continued years of service include addressing human and civil rights inequities among the Dalit (Untouchable) population of India, one of his ancestral homelands. To date, the author of four books, Judge Quander's newest book is titled, The Quanders – Since 1684, An Enduring African American Legacy. Judge Quander is also a licensed and certified District of Columbia tour guide. His tours feature traditional Monuments and Memorials, African American History and Culture, and can also be tailored to your personal needs and wishes.Married to Carmen Torruella Quander, internationally acclaimed artist, they have three adult children and one grandchild. They reside in Washington, D.C.© 2026 All Rights Reserved© 2026 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Cameron and Brandon, the autistic siblings behind Simply Autastic, share how autistic kids can enjoy this summer's biggest Disney movie lineup: Descendants, Zombies, and Camp Rock. On this episode, they break down what's new, what to expect, and give their honest thoughts on Freya Skye's and Malachi Barton's roles in these upcoming films.

The Irish Descendants' new album is a tribute to Stan Rogers, a man who helped inspire Con O'Brien to believe Newfoundland stories were worth singing + Barry Fordham with Sharing the Harvest is appealing for donations of filleted, frozen cod to share with those who would welcome it.

He's the man behind Descendants, High School Musical, Hocus Pocus, and Newsies, but Kenny Ortega's journey to becoming a Disney Legend started long before Mickey Mouse called. This is the story of the creative force Disney keeps turning to when they need to remind audiences why they fell in love with Disney magic. From starting out as a dancer in touring productions of Hair to choreographing music videos for Madonna and Elton John, stadium tours for Michael Jackson, and the iconic "Twist and Shout" sequence in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Kenny Ortega was shaping pop culture for a decade before Disney ever picked up the phone. When they finally did in 1988, it kicked off a 30-year partnership that would define childhoods for millions. What makes Ortega different is that he was never just a company man. He brought rock tours, Olympic ceremonies, and fountain choreography from the Vegas strip into everything he made for Disney. Subscribe on YouTube for more Disney connections: https://www.youtube.com/@SynergyLovesCompany?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast: Listen to Synergy Loves Company → https://synergylovescompany.com Support the Show: Shop official Synergy Loves Company merch → https://shop.synergylovescompany.com Affiliate Disclosure: Some links above may be affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! Connect with Me: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/synergylovescompany Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/erichsynergy.bsky.social Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/synergylovescompany This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Will and Sabrina continue their conversation on “Descendants: The Rise of Red”! This film premiered in 2024 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tear it down, then paint the town red! Will and Sabrina are watching “Descendants: The Rise of Red” starring Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker and Dara Reneé. This film premiered in 2024 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Sabrina continue their conversation on “Descendants: The Rise of Red”! This film premiered in 2024 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tear it down, then paint the town red! Will and Sabrina are watching “Descendants: The Rise of Red” starring Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker and Dara Reneé. This film premiered in 2024 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Descendants of Canadians can now apply for citizenship, with many of these described "lost Canadians" looking to make the move here. We talked to immigration lawyer Ciara McLean about what this all means.

Episode 585 - Joe David, Descendants Brewing Episode 585 - Joe David, Descendants Brewing Steal This Beer Download Happy Monday, Thieves! We're taking to Joe David of Descendants Brewing today. Joe converted the old Ship Inn in Milford, NJ, into a brewery several years ago and we talk about his journey there. We have a little fun in the black glasses this week, too. Tune in and let us know what you think!***As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Leonardo Nam is an Argentinean-Australian Korean actor who has built a career defined by versatility and emotional depth. Audiences know him from HBO's Emmy-award winning Westworld, where he starred opposite Thandiwe Newton as Felix Lutz, as well as standout roles in films such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants franchise, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and The Perfect Score.  Other credits include: The Flash, Disjointed, Hawaii Five-O, Royal Pains, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Bones, Maggie, MacGyver, Room 104, Sneaky Pete and DC Universe's Swap Thing to name a few.  Off-screen, Leonardo is also entering a major new chapter creatively with the launch of Good On Ya Productions, his independent film and television banner focused on globally-minded, character-driven storytelling.   Leonardo is returning to the spotlight as the fan-favorite character Maddox Hatter, alongside Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Brandy, and Rita Ora in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland. As the fifth instalment in the hit franchise, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland follows Red and Chloe as they confront the fallout of their time travel through Wonderland and face the now-villainous Maddox Hatter. Descendants: Wicked Wonderland will premiere globally July 16, 2026, on Disney Channel and stream the following day on Disney+. Also check out his new film, Love Is The Monster, out now! We chat about studying clown work and the propound impact it had, Descendants, leaving architecture, his production company (Good On Ya Productions), moving to America and sleeping on a park bench, the well, wellness & meditation, artist dates, mentors + much more! Check Leonardo out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonardo_nam/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leonardonam ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/  

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 61—especially explaining how Jesus is the only Savior that sinners could ever have. Q61. How were pious persons saved before the coming of Christ? By believing in a Savior to come. The lesson clarifies that pious individuals before Christ were saved by faith in a coming Savior, not by animal sacrifices which could not remove sin. It highlights Genesis 15:6 to show that Abraham's righteousness came through belief, establishing a continuity of salvation by faith across both testaments. Pastor explains the early biblical hope found in Genesis 3 and 4, where Adam and Eve anticipated a Descendant who would crush the serpent's head. This expectation underscores the necessity of an eternal Savior Whose atonement matches God's infinite glory. Ultimately, the message affirms that salvation has always been rooted in trusting in Jesus Christ alone as the promised Redeemer.

Welcome to The Eagle's View - Summer Edition!Just because school is out does not mean that the students of Emerson School in Ann Arbor, MI are taking a break.  The Show Must Go On!Join Emmi and Wasay as they host this episode. You will hear about Disney Movies, Disney World, Books and Movies Recommendations, The Descendants Debate, and as always, The Joke of the Week!Check out Zebonky right here!https://zebonky.com/Thank you for listening to The Eagles View. Be sure to like, follow, and share our podcast with your friends and family.And don't just listen—leave us a comment! We'd love to hear your thoughts, your favorite part, or even your own joke of the week.New episodes come out every Wednesday—even during summer break. Plus, The Eagle's View Presents will be returning for Season 4 every Monday this fall.New 8th graders - Same YappingBe sure to check out our new merchandise on The Emerson School Store website below.https://apparelnow.com/emerson-school-store-apparel/Follow on social media too!https://www.facebook.com/theemersonschool/https://www.instagram.com/emersonschool/Thanks for hanging out with us, and remember—Eagles always soar!

John Kavanaugh is a composer, lyricist, and musical director who received 9 Emmy nominations and was awarded the 2014 Daytime Emmy Award for "Sofia the First" Main Title theme song. John is also one of the songwriters on "Sofia the First: Royal Magic," that was just released on Disney Jr. and Disney+. John wrote songs for Disney's first Latina princess, Elena of Avalor, and penned the songs and served as music director on the series "Alice's Wonderland Bakery." His songs can also be heard in the Disney Channel series Vampirina: Teenage Vampire and in several hit movies, including the Winnie The Pooh film "Springtime with Roo," Nickelodeon's "Globehunters," and "Descendants 3." For "Descendants 3" he wrote the song "My Once Upon A Time" for Dove Cameron and that soundtrack album rose to #1 within the first hour of release. It was also nominated for a Billboard Music Award. John also served as musical director on the first season of The New Mickey Mouse Club for the Disney Channel. John is as kind as he is talented and successful and we know you're going to love this interview!Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.comSupport: www.patreon.com/themouseandmeFB and Instagram: “The Mouse and Me”Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io

Hello, and welcome to Entangled! The podcast where we explore the science of consciousness, the true nature of reality, and what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience. I'm your host Jordan Youkilis, and today I'm joined by Fiona Barnett, survivor of CIA MK-Ultra & the MK-Delta child soldier program.Fiona describes growing up in a multi-generational MK-Ultra family and how her Nazi step-grandparents fled Europe to Australia after World War II. She describes how the Nazi's perfected systematically, trauma induced dissociated identities, and how these mind-control programs were continued by the CIA via MK-Ultra. Fiona describes how her memories of child sexual & Satanic ritual abuse started flooding back after the hanging of her step-grandfather, Peter Holowczak.Fiona goes on to describe the crimes perpetrated against her, including by Leonas Patrauskas & Antony Kidman, and how she worked with a researcher to identify her perpetrators. She describes the military training she underwent at the underground base at Holsworthy near Sydney.From there, we discuss MK-Ultra & the countercultural revolution of the 60s and 70s. Fiona describes the use of unethical hypnosis in MK-Ultra and the MK-Delta child soldier program. She explains how Josef Mengele continued his Nazi research post WWII and the significance of hybrid genomics programs. Fiona describes how MK-Ultra operatives use interdimensional programming via the Kabalistic Tree of Life, and why most psychologists and psychiatrists aren't qualified to work with victims of RAMCOA – ritual abuse, mind control, and organized abuse.Next, Fiona describes how her MK-Ultra perpetrators followed the Order of the Eastern Star configuration to trauma-induce Fiona's alters. She explains how Michael Aquino was Josef Mengele's son, and that both were Rothschilds. Fiona describes why every trauma must be novel, and then shares her experience from the ceremony in which she assumed her Grande Dame position in the Luciferian hierarchy.From there, Fiona describes how Jesus Christ provided her the path to escaping the cult. We discuss the Pygmalion project in changing children's gender in utero & the transgender/Azazel agenda of The Order. Fiona explains how Antony Kidman died days after she reported him for her child sexual abuse & how his daughter, Nicole Kidman, leveraged her public relations machine to suppress the story. Fiona describes the “Fight to Remember” and gives advice on working through trauma and fractured consciousness.We then discuss the life and death of Isaac Kappy, and Fiona explains that he was used by Michael Aquino as an unwitting MK-Ultra asset. Fiona explains how Isaac never betrayed her and her family, having found Jesus Christ in the weeks before his suspicious death. We consider Tom Hanks and Phoenix Enigma's role in the suspected murder of Isaac Kappy, and Fiona explains why she believes QAnon was an MK-Ultra psychological operation led by Michael Aquino and Jim Watkins.Fiona explains the Importance of healing attachment trauma. We conclude this interview discussing how someone can come to know God. Fiona recommends that we seek the truth, and that it will be revealed through your heart and mind.Outros available for this and all episodes at entangledpodcast.substack.com, with supporting exhibits and footnotes. Music from the show available on the Spotify playlist “Entangled – The Vibes”.If you like the show, please drop a 5-star review and subscribe on Substack, YouTube, Spotify, Rumble, X, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Happy 250th birthday, to the United States of America. May the next 250 years represent a world where all of God's children are freed from enslavement. Where our country finally lives up to its ideals of one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.Please enjoy the episode. Music: Intro/Outro: Ben Fox - “The Vibe”. End Credits: Isaac Kappy – “The Present”.Outro: “Rest in Peace, Isaac Kappy.”Recorded: 6/20/2026. Published: 7/4/2026.Check out the resources mentioned:- Fiona Barnett's Website: https://fionabarnett.org/- Eyes Wide Open by Fiona Barnett: https://tinyurl.com/mr4xc4s3- Fiona Barnett's ITNJ Testimony: - Candy Girl (Pt. 1): - Candy Girl (Pt. 2): - The Genesis 6 Conspiracy: How Secret Societies and the Descendants of Giants Plan to Enslave Humankind by Gary Wayne: https://a.co/d/0cBAJnVo- The Genesis 6 Conspiracy Part II: How Understanding Prehistory and Giants Helps Define End-Time Prophecy by Gary Wayne: https://a.co/d/0brXpHcl- Secret, Don't Tell: Encyclopedia of Hypnotism by Carla Emery DeLong: https://www.secretdonttell.com/limited-special-sales/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit entangledpodcast.substack.com

Ahead of America's 250th birthday, CNN tracked down multiple descendants of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence to ask: do you feel like we are living up to their vision? Their answers were as complicated as the country itself. For more: Descendants in a divided America  ---  Guest: Catherine Shoichet, CNN Senior Writer  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Photo: Tristen Rouse/CNN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As America prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, a Colorado man with ties to one of the Founding Fathers, reckons with the country's complicated history and a family divided. Then, as wildfires continue to burn in parts of Colorado, we hear the stories of people forced to leave their homes at one of the largest, the Gold Mountain Fire near Ouray. Plus, a new documentary streaming on HBO Max shares the history of the legendary band, Earth Wind & Fire, featuring Philip Bailey from Denver. And as America marks 250 years, we re-share a musical milestone for Colorado jazz saxophonist Tony Exum Jr. who performed the National Anthem at an NFL game.

First, we joined a group called The Descendants of Early San Diego in Old Town as they honored their shared past. Also, the Supreme Court has ruled on birthright citizenship in the U.S. Next, the partnership between Tri-City Medical Center and Sharp Healthcare is official. Then, how California schools are being governed is changing, not everyone is happy about it. And, if you don't have your Fourth of July weekend planned, we have some suggestions.

Celebrating 5 years of Daebak K-Rambles Podcast with our biggest episode yet! Join Jess for a special solo anniversary episode as she ranks all 94 Asian dramas we've reviewed over the past five years—from beloved K-dramas to unforgettable C-dramas, J-dramas, and T-dramas. Which series earned an S Tier spot? Which fan favorites landed lower than expected? From Crash Landing on You, Goblin, Moving, When Life Gives You Tangerines, My Mister, The Heirs, Our Beloved Summer, Descendants of the Sun, Love Between Fairy and Devil, Meet Yourself, and dozens more, every drama we've reviewed is ranked from S Tier to the bottom of the list.Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or you're discovering Daebak K-Rambles for the first time, come celebrate five incredible years of reviews, discussions, and drama recommendations by seeing how every series stacks up.5 years, 94 dramas, 1 massive drama tier list.Intro Music Credit: “Golden Coconut Club” by Tearliner, from the Cheese in the Trap OST. Used with permission from the artist.Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 8!

Disney Connected its own worlds: Descendants, Once Upon a Time, House of Mouse and More! For years, Disney fans have obsessively hunted for Easter eggs, building "Grand Unification Theories" to prove that every animated classic is connected. But while fans were busy connecting dots in the background, Disney was quietly building something much bigger: an official shared universe. In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, we're moving beyond the hidden cameos and looking at the times Disney actually put their characters together on screen. We start with the cult-classic Saturday morning crossover, House of Mouse, where Mickey played host to every era of Disney animation under one roof. We'll explore the high-stakes world of Once Upon a Time, where ABC transformed Storybrooke into a live-action landing spot for modern fairytales. Then, we look at the massive success of Descendants, the franchise that turned the next generation of villains into a multi-million dollar synergy machine. From the early days of Disney on Ice to the boardroom decisions that created the Disney Princess franchise, we're breaking down how fan demand forced Disney to finally admit the truth: the shared universe is real. Subscribe on Youtube for more Disney connections: https://www.youtube.com/@SynergyLovesCompany?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast: Listen to Synergy Loves Company → https://synergylovescompany.com Support the Show: Shop official Synergy Loves Company merch → https://shop.synergylovescompany.com Affiliate Disclosure: Some links above may be affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! Connect with Me: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/synergylovescompany Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/erichsynergy.bsky.social Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/synergylovescompany Credits / Resources: • Music licensed via Melod.ie • Synergy Loves Company is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company or any of its subsidiaries. • Images and clips are used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and education. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

As Mike tells our guest, director Margaret Brown, when he heard that she had delivered HBO's “The Yogurt Shop Murders” in the wake of what he considered one of the 21st-Century's finest documentaries, “Descendant”,  his first thought was, “Oh, good for Margaret!  She's doing some true crime, and she's going to get paid.”   But he knew in his heart that because Margaret was the director, this would be much more than a run-of-the-mill procedural.  And in fact, the series–initially a 4-parter, but appended with a 5th episode when the case was finally and surprisingly solved–is, in many ways like Descendant, a meditation on time, place, memory and trauma.   Hidden Gem: DTF St. Louis   The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.   Follow: @margaret_luce_brown on Instagram @topdocspod on Instagram and X

Remembering is important to our God…perhaps, because His people so easily forget His faithfulness. While God never forgets us, we tend to quickly put Him aside. Dr. James Boice studies Psalm 105, and reminds us that “everything begins with God”…and it's to Him we owe our thanks. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

It’s good to be bad! Will and Sabrina are watching “Descendants 3” starring Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce and Booboo Stewart. This film premiered in 2019 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Citizens of Lakota, Cheyenne, Arapaho, and other tribes are making their way to Montana to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Greasy Grass, also known as the Battle of the Little Bighorn. They are going there to mark a milestone for one of the most significant battles on U.S. soil. Many of them can directly trace their lineage to the warriors who were there. Among them is Jodi Rave Spotted Bear, whose great-great grandfather, Bear With Horns, died in the fight. His story was preserved by his younger sister Lucy Poor Buffalo, who was seven years old and witnessed the battle. Spotted Bear and others from the online news site, Buffalo's Fire, are collecting the stories in a Memorial Wall to pay tribute to the Native warriors. We'll hear from Spotted Bear and other descendants whose stories have been handed down over the generations. GUESTS Ernie LaPointe (Lakota), great-grandson of Sitting Bull and veteran Jodi Rave Spotted Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa and Mniconjou Lakota), executive director of the Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance and editor-in-chief of Buffalo’s Fire Donovin Sprague (Miniconjou Lakota), historian, archivist, and professor at Sheridan College Break 1 Music: Remembering The Warrior (song) Porcupine Singers (artist) Alowanpi – Songs Of Honoring – Lakota Classics: Past & Present, Vol. 1 (album) Break 2 Music: Feels Like [feat. Sheena Shandea] (song) Nataanii Means (artist)

It’s good to be bad! Will and Sabrina are watching “Descendants 3” starring Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce and Booboo Stewart. This film premiered in 2019 as a Disney Channel Original Movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photo: A panoramic view of Monument Valley. (Gabriel Pietrorazio) The nation's 575 federally recognized tribes are now eligible for conservation grants from the National Park Service. And as KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio reports, a new digital tool is designed to help them navigate the bureaucracy. The Land and Water Conservation Fund has been around since 1964. “It receives about $900 million each year from offshore oil and gas royalties – not taxpayer dollars – to support conservation and outdoor recreation nationwide. And yet, I had never heard of the program.” Starlyn Rose Miller is from the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe of Montana. She is with the nonprofit Wilderness Society, which launched the new online hub. “Tribal governments are so busy. We thought if we could put a hub up designed in partnership with Indigenous-led orgs, agencies, nonprofits, that it could be helpful.” The fund has aided more than 47,000 projects in nearly every county nationwide. Bethel siblings Vjosa Pellumbi, left, and Drini Pellumbi pose after winning the top prize at the UAF College of Business and Security Management’s Arctic Innovation Competition held at the 8 Star Events Center in Fairbanks on April 18, 2026. (Photo: Sarah Lewis / UAF) High energy costs are a fact of life in remote, rural Alaska with few easy answers. A brother and sister team from Bethel, Alaska recently won top honors at an innovation competition hosted from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. As KYUK's Evan Erickson reports, they are committed to being part of the solution. Fraternal twins Drini and Vjosa Pellumbi have more in common than the same birthday. So far, their education and career paths have followed side by side. The brother and sister graduated from high school with college credit gained through the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) and are currently studying mechanical engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage. The Pellumbi twins are busy advancing a prototype of a device that attaches to home boilers and aims to reduce heating costs in cold-weather climates. Drini Pellumbi says their device essentially takes heat that would have been wasted by the boiler and just repurposes it to heat incoming water. Their Arctic Heat Recovery System design earned the top prize and $21,000 at the Alaska Innovation Competition hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The same day, Vjosa Pellumbi said the pair celebrated their 20th birthday. “It was such a whirlwind of emotions, because during the finals of that competition, we still had finals for our semester course, and you know we’re taking rigorous engineering courses, so stresses were high. It was just, it was a lot of good news that day.” This summer, the Pellumbis are both in Washington, D.C., interning with a wildlife conservation nonprofit. In their off-hours, they are plugging away at their prototype. Drini says the heat recovery concept is nothing new, but that it's so far been focused on large-scale commercial applications. “On my table right in front of me we have a couple thermocouples and sensors. We’re in two separate apartments, but we take turns, whose room carries all the junk. I guess a lot of people just don’t see a profit margin in developing it for Alaskan citizens, like residents, to use. We’re not really in it for the profit, we’re in it because it’s clean, it saves oil, it saves money, it saves pollutants from entering the atmosphere. Hopefully it’ll be good all around.” Friends and family in Bethel – where fuel prices have recently spiked due to the war in Iran – are eager to be the first to test the device. The Pellumbis say it has the potential to save homeowners thousands of dollars per year. They say the money they earned at this year's Arctic Innovation Competition is going directly into making the heat recovery system a reality. The second-generation Albanian-Americans credit their mother for pushing them to apply together for the competition. Vjosa says the parallel paths her and her brother have taken come down to family ties. “Within Albanian culture, one of the core values is being very family-oriented. So I guess that’s always been why we’ve gravitated towards doing the same things, because we've always been close.” Both say they could end up specializing in different engineering fields down the road. But for now, they say they're enjoying being a team as long as they can. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — Descendants reflect on Greasy Grass anniversary

Our heroes have finally made it to Lechuguilla. Nick has a family reunion.

Who was Naamah?In Genesis, she appears only briefly as the daughter of Lamech and the sister of Tubal-Cain. Yet in later Jewish traditions, Midrashic writings, Kabbalistic texts, and the Zohar, Naamah transforms into something far more mysterious—a seductress of angels, companion of Lilith, mother of demons, and a figure connected to the Watchers of Genesis 6. In this episode of Free The Rabbits, Joel Thomas follows the trail from the biblical lineage of Cain into the strange world of extra-biblical traditions surrounding Naamah. Along the way we examine ancient Jewish sources, the Book of Enoch, the Zohar, demonological traditions, Ashmedai (Asmodeus), the Four Demon Mothers, and the recurring theme of fallen angels corrupting humanity. We'll also explore competing traditions that portray Naamah either as a righteous woman connected to Noah's family or as a supernatural entity linked to demonic offspring, dream seduction, idol worship, and the Watchers. How did a nearly forgotten figure from Genesis become known as the "Mother of Demons"?Merchandise: https://freetherabbits.myshopify.comBuy Me A Coffee: DonateFollow: Website | Instagram | X | FacebookWatch: YouTube | RumbleMusic: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music Films: https://merkelfilms.com Email: freetherabbitspodcast@gmail.comDistributed by: merkel.mediaIntro Music:Joel Thomas – Free The RabbitsYouTube | Spotify | Apple MusicOutro Music:Joel Thomas – GreyYouTube | Spotify | Apple MusicTopics Discussed:Naamah, Cain, Lamech, Tubal-Cain, Genesis 4, Descendants of Cain, Book of Enoch, Watchers, Grigori, Genesis 6, Sons of God, Daughters of Men, Fallen Angels, Pirkei de-Rabbi Eliezer, Genesis Rabbah, Legends of the Jews, Louis Ginzberg, Zohar, Zohar Hadash, Kabbalah, Moses de León, Lilith, Samael, Ashmedai, Asmodeus, Four Demon Mothers, Demonology, Jewish Mysticism, Midrash, Idol Worship, Dream Seduction Traditions, Noah's Wife Traditions, Nammu, Divine Feminine Traditions, Ancient Near Eastern Religion, Biblical Cosmology, Free The Rabbits.

The mission of the National Orphan Train Complex is to collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate knowledge about the orphan trains, and the children and agents who rode them. The museum's collections, exhibitions, programming, and research will instill a sense of pride for Riders and Descendants; engage historians and researchers, heritage visitors, and the general public; and further promote understanding of this nationally significant chapter of cultural and social history.National Orphan Train Complex300 Washington St.P.O. Box 322Concordia, KS 66901Phone: 785.243.4471email: info@orphantraindepot.org

Michael Dolce pulled back up to Comic Crusaders with not one project, not two, but a whole creative three-piece combo meal. First up is Ones & Zeroes #1 a Sci-Fi / Horror, his recently funded Kickstarter, which is pitched around the idea of an A.I. secretly overtaking humanity. That alone gives the book some timely teeth, because it's playing in that sweet spot where paranoia, sci-fi, and real-world tech anxiety start hanging out together like they pay rent. Then there's Plan 59 From Outer Space Super Deluxe Edition, which isn't just a dust-off job. Michael's own Substack says this new edition adds 30+ extra pages, includes the new Journey of the Ghoul story, and offers a Kickstarter-only hardcover for collectors. That makes it a genuine event release, not just a rerun with lipstick. And because apparently Michael hates boredom, there's also Dungeons & Dimwits – Clownpocalypse Now, an upcoming campaign from the Dren side of the universe that's been publicly teased as a story involving demon-possessed clowns. Which, let's be honest, is already enough to make people say "absolutely not" and then click anyway. Michael's broader public bio reflects a creator who's been building for years across comics, podcasting, and creator-owned work through The Sire, Descendant, and Sire Studios. That makes this episode bigger than simple promotion. It becomes a conversation about momentum, range, and what it looks like when a creator keeps stacking worlds instead of waiting for permission. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OohjP9DWKEI Kickstarter Links: Plan 59 From Outer Space Super Deluxe Edition https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdolce/plan-59-from-outer-space-super-deluxe-edition Dungeons & Dimwits – Clownpocalypse Now (Part 1) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drenproductionsgames/dungeons-and-dimwits-clownpocalypse-now Ones & Zeroes #1 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdolce/ones-and-zeroes-1 Guest Links Website: MichaelDolce.com Sire Studios: SireStudiosInc.com Instagram: @sirestudios X: @Sire_Studios Bluesky: sirestudios.bsky.social Subscribe to Comic Crusaders for more interviews with comic creators, indie legends, rising stars, and the wildest voices in pop culture. Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host 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 Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

In this episode of Need Some Introduction, Darren and I discuss Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day and then break down the season finale of Apple's Widow's Bay. We talk about Darren seeing Disclosure Day with his kids, praising Emily Blunt, the action direction, John Williams' score, and debating weaker modern CGI, the film's convenient plotting, and its earnest, '80s-throwback tone. We then dive into Widow's Bay's finale (directed by Hiro Murai, written by creator Katie Dippold), including Ruth and Tom's emotionally exhausting house sequence, the discovery of old sacrifice films in Shelter #3, ration shortages, teens triggering a sacrifice that ends the storm, Basheer's pivot and confrontation with Tom, the reveal that Evan is the true “Descendant,” and the bell still ringing eight more times. We close with favorite episodes and preview covering The Agency and The Bear next. Join our Patreon for more Content https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com 00:00 Podcast Intro and Finale Setup 00:45 Patricia Wins the Poll 01:45 Apple Sci-Fi Slate Preview 02:54 Disclosure Day Reactions 08:34 CGI Quality Debate 11:00 Spielberg Themes and Vibes 17:49 Switching to Widows Bay 19:20 Finale Highlights Tom and Ruth 21:15 Tom Visits Ruth Breakdown 28:30 Photo Albums and Film Nostalgia 31:46 Shelter Three Chaos 36:04 Basheer Turns Believer 38:44 Dale Finds the Hidden Room 41:10 Sacrifice Film Breakdown 43:41 Who Knows the Ritual 47:10 Death Trap Chaos 48:13 Tom Poisons Ruth 49:45 Trolley Problem Debate 52:39 Evan Is the Last Warren 01:00:50 Kenny Feeds the Beast 01:03:26 Eight Bells Left 01:05:51 Season Two Mysteries 01:11:42 Favorite Episodes Picks 01:16:25 What to Watch Next 01:20:21 Sports Signoff Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Juneteenth approaches, the debate continues about whether descendants of enslaved Black Americans should receive reparations. In 2022, the city of Evanston, near Chicago, made history as the first U.S. city to implement a publicly funded reparations program for Black Americans. But should the relief go even further... perhaps, statewide?

In this episode of Awakening: The Podcast, you'll receive your Solstice 2026 Oracle Reading (for any part of the world) as we dive deeper into the 700 year Cathar prophecy that's directly affecting you today. As a BONUS in this Oracle Reading you'll also receive a somatic healing.This episode is especially for those who sense they may be descendants of the Goddess-Saint Mary Magdalene & Yeshua The Christ lineage (first known as the Cathars) - either physically or spiritually.Get our new Sacred Love in Sacred Times Oracle here - Special Launch pricing good through 6/22: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZB42KHMReceive both books in the Preparing for the Golden Age series here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7GR65VMSpiritual Healer Training: https://sacred-spirituality.org/coachcertification/In this episode:*A 700-year Cathar Prophecy is currently in fulfillment*Are you part of this Sacred Love return?*Your 2026 Solstice Oracle Reading*Emotional healing *Inner child healing*Move into secure attachment*Resolve karmic wounds*Release your resistance(s)*There's not only 1 type of Love for you to experience on Earth*You're here to embody all flavors of love*New paradigms of romantic love and Sacred Relating are here for youFind more from Dr. Heather Kristian Strang:*BONUS meditations and spiritual support: https://sacred-spirituality.org/*Follow on YouTube @DrKristianStrang or IG at sacredspirituality111

Nick and Will must escape the Republic before their cover is blown.

oday, we are heading to Los Angeles, California, to chat with S.A Sizemore. S.A is a writer, playwright, themed entertainment professional, and storyteller with a fascinating connection to one of America's most intriguing historical events—the Salem Witch Trials. A proud member of the LGBTQ community, Shelley draws inspiration from history, genealogy, and family stories. Her debut novel, Whispers of the Pale Witch, launches the Beckett Coven series, blending Salem history, family secrets, magic, and mystery into a compelling supernatural tale. Find out more at: beckettcoven.com, @beckettcoven (TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, Substack), Beckett Coven Readers on Facebook, and Goodreads

Al & Val strap on their glass Doc Martins and go down the rabbit hole for this time travel-y installment of the Descendents-verse.Also, don't miss us IN PERSON with Stu Krieger at iO Theater on June 17th, 2026. Get your Tickets Descendents: Rise of Red (July 12, 2024) IMDB WikipediaDirected by Jennifer Phang (tv credits - Rise of Red TV show)Written by Josann McGibbon & Sara Parriott (Runaway Bride, Descendents 1-5) & Dan Frey (Rise of Red TV show)Starring: Kylie Cantrall as Red (Gabby Duran & The Unsittables, music videos, HSMTMTS, Rise of Red show)Malia Baker as Chloe Charming (Babysitters Club, Rise of Red show)China Anne McClain as Uma (A.N.T. Farm, How to Build a Better Boy, Descendants-verse, Black Lightening, House of Payne)Dara Reneé as Uliana (Freaky Friday, HSMTMTS, Rise of Red show)Rita Ora as the Queen of Hearts of Wonderland (music videos, Fifty Shades of Grey, Southpaw, Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, Rise of Red show) Ruby Rose Turner as Bridget, the young Queen of Hearts (Coop and Cami Ask the World, Eden, Rise of Red show)Brandy as Cinderella (music videos, Cinderella, Moesha, The Game, Star, Rise of Red show, The Front Room, I Know What You Did Last Summer)Morgan Dudley as Ella, the young Cinderella (The Prom, Rise of Red show)Joshua Colley as the young Hook (Peter Rabbit, Dead Boy Detectives, Rise of Red show, Moonburn)Peder Lindell as Morgie (Rise of Red show, Hidden Falls)Paolo Montalban as King Charming (Cinderella, Mortal Combat: Conquest, Rise of Red show)Tristan Padil as young Prince Charming (Rise of Red show)Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother (Happy Family, Notes from the Underbelly, Saving Mr. Banks, Descendants 1-5)Grace Narducci as Fay, the young Fairy Godmother (character actor - Rise of Red show)Levin Valayil as Aladdin (Rise of Red show)Kabir Bery as young Aladdin (Rise of Red show)Shazia Pascal as Jasmine (music videos, Rise of Red show, Get Him Back for Christmas)Aiza Azaar as young Jasmine (Rise of Red show)Jeremy Swift as Merlin (The Smoking Room, Downton Abbey, Ted Lasso, Rise of Red show)Leonardo Nam as Maddox Hatter (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, FATF: Tokyo Drift, Westworld, Maggie, Rise of Red show)Mars as young Maleficent (Rise of Red show)Anthony Pyatt as young Hades (Rise of Red show)Julee Cerda as Evil Stepmother (character actor, Blindspot, Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, Rise of Red show)Synopsis: After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup on Auradon, her rebellious daughter Red and Cinderella's perfectionist daughter Chloe join forces and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red's mother down her villainous path.Fun Facts: Brandy and Paolo Montalban reprised their roles from 1997's CinderellaNext Movie: Zombies 4: Rise of the VampiresCreators & Guests Allie Ring - Host Val Agnew - Host ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Click here to receive today's free gift on the Radio Page:  When is it Right to Die? – In this fold-out pamphlet, Joni Eareckson Tada addresses poignant end-of-life questions, taking into account the inexpressible value of every human soul created in the image of God. This resource provides a biblical framework, Scriptures, and guidance for individuals or families faced with questions around physician-assisted suicide, life-saving measures, and end-of-life challenges.  Use the coupon code: RADIOGIFT for free shipping! *Limit one copy per person* --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Welcome to Day 2877 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2877 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 133:1-3 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2877 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2877 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Song of Ascent – The Cosmic Dew of Holy Harmony In our previous episode on this grand, multi-generational expedition, we scaled the breathtaking, final heights of Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Two. We listened in hushed, reverent awe as the human voices of the pilgrims receded, and Yahweh Himself took the cosmic microphone to deliver His final, unyielding oracle. We witnessed the High King of heaven plant His royal flag upon Mount Zion, declaring it to be His permanent, centralized command center forever. We marveled at His glorious, sovereign promises to completely erase hunger by satisfying the poor with bread, to wrap his priests in the defensive armor of salvation, and to cause the royal power of David's ultimate Descendant to sprout like a living horn, radiating a blooming, immortal crown of victory that completely humiliates the rebel powers of darkness. Today, we step forward onto the fourteenth, and penultimate, ridge of this magnificent pilgrim trail. We are immersing our souls in the second-to-last Song of Ascent: Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Three, verses one through three, in the New Living Translation. This short, brilliant masterpiece, written by King David, contains only three brief verses. Yet, what it lacks in physical length, it more than makes up for in profound, world-altering spiritual depth. It provides the perfect, beautiful relational resolution to the epic structural themes we explored in the previous psalm. Once the Divine Warrior has completely secured His cosmic headquarters on the mountain, and once His righteous King is securely enthroned, we are finally permitted to look inside the fortress walls to witness the internal, radiant atmosphere of the kingdom. We are moving from the grand architecture of the throne room, directly into the intimate, fragrant, and refreshing fellowship of the family of God. Let us step onto this sacred section of the trail, and discover the true, supernatural anatomy of holy harmony. Segment one is: The Sacred Assembly and the Subversion of Babel Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Three: verse one. How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! The song opens with an ecstatic, heartfelt exclamation of delight: “How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” The Hebrew vocabulary used here is incredibly rich. The word for “wonderful” is tov, which means inherently good, functional, and in perfect alignment with the original design of creation. It is the exact same word the Creator used in the opening chapters of Genesis when He looked at His newly organized cosmos and declared it “good.” The word for “pleasant” is na'im, implying something that is deeply delightful, sweet, and aesthetically beautiful to experience. The psalmist is looking at a specific human reality, and recognizing it as a literal slice of heaven on earth. To fully comprehend the immense weight of this opening verse, we must view this gathering through the profound lens of the Ancient Israelite divine council worldview, as taught by Doctor Michael S. Heiser. We must remember that the natural state of the world outside of Zion was characterized by fierce fragmentation, hostility, and relentless warfare. In the Deuteronomy chapter thirty-two worldview, when humanity rebelled at the Tower of Babel, Yahweh disinherited the nations, scattering them across the face of the earth, and placing them under the jurisdiction of lesser spiritual beings—the sons of God. Those territorial elohim subsequently rebelled, corrupting their assignments, and driving their respective human empires to constantly fight, exploit, and destroy one another. Chaos, division, and tribal hatred were the native operating systems of the fallen world. But here, on the slopes of Mount Zion, a supernatural miracle is taking place. The scattered tribes of Israel—who often suffered from internal rivalries and external political stress—have left their separate territories behind. They have marched up the mountain pass, passed through the seamless gates of Jerusalem, and they are now sitting down together, side-by-side, as one unified family. The Hebrew phrase for “together in harmony” is gam yachad, which implies an absolute, indivisible unity of purpose, heart, and soul. This holy harmony is a direct, aggressive subversion of the dark principalities. Yahweh's heavenly council is defined by perfect, unified execution of the divine will, and humanity was originally created to serve as the earthly extension of that loyal celestial family. When the brothers live together in harmony on Zion, they are restoring the original blueprint of Eden. They are demonstrating to the watching, rebel spirits that the unifying love of the Creator is completely breaking the power of the Babel fragmentation. Holy harmony is not just a nice, sentimental feeling; it is a declaration of cosmic victory, showing that the true King has successfully gathered His scattered children into one unshakeable, loving household. Segment two is: The Fragrant Overflow of Vertical Sanctity Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Three: verse two. For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron's head, that ran down his beard and onto the collar of his robes. To describe the invisible, spiritual reality of this brotherly harmony, David deploys a highly specific, deeply sacred, and intensely sensory metaphor: “For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron's head, that ran down his beard and onto the collar of his robes.” To the modern, Western reader, the image of thick oil running down a man's face, soaking into his beard, and dripping onto his clothing might sound messy, or even unappealing. But to the ancient Near Eastern mind, this was a picture of ultimate luxury, supreme consecration, and overwhelming divine favor. The psalmist is referring explicitly to the shemen hatob—the unique, holy anointing oil described in Exodus chapter thirty. This was not ordinary cooking oil; it was a highly concentrated, priceless compound of pure olive oil infused with massive amounts of liquid myrrh, fragrant cinnamon, sweet cane, and cassia. It was strictly forbidden for common use. When this oil was poured out, its rich, majestic, and intoxicating fragrance would instantly fill the entire environment, completely overriding the smells of the physical world. Look at the specific directional movement of the oil in the text: it is poured over Aaron's head, it runs down his beard, and it flows directly onto the collar of his priestly robes. This represents a magnificent, vertical cascade of holiness. Aaron was the High Priest, the designated human mediator who was authorized to step into the Holy of Holies to stand before the Ark of the Covenant—the literal footstool of Yahweh's throne. When Aaron was anointed, the oil was poured out with radical, wasteful abundance. This vertical flow symbolizes the downpouring of heavenly sanctity from the King of the cosmos into the physical realm. The oil starts at the head—the seat of divine authority—and it completely saturates the mediator, flowing down until it covers the entire body of the priesthood, which represents the collective community of Israel. David is teaching us a profound theological truth: true, holy harmony is not something that human beings can manufacture from the bottom up through political treaties, or social engineering. Holy harmony is a supernatural gift that cascades from the top down. It originates from the throne room of the true Sovereign, flows through our ultimate Mediator, and completely saturates the body of the faithful. The rich, fragrant oil of unity marks the covenant family as a sacred, set-apart space, completely distinct from the profane, defiled territories of the rebel gods. When we walk in harmony, we are literally covered in the intoxicating fragrance of heaven's holiness. Segment three is: Subverting the Dark Mountain and the Ultimate Decree of Life Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Three: verse three. Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting. The psalmist introduces a...

How did the Fatimids build one of Islam's most powerful medieval empires? What can the rise of this dynasty reveal about power, culture, tolerance, and women's authority?Stretching across North Africa, Egypt, and parts of Sicily, Syria, Palestine and Arabia, the Fatimids created an empire renowned for prosperity, cultural brilliance and relative tolerance, one in which women were promoted to positions rarely seen elsewhere.Matt Lewis and Dr. Delia Cortese explore the Fatimid's remarkable origin story.MOREHow Islam came to IranListen on AppleListen on SpotifyProphet MuhammadListen on AppleListen on SpotifyGone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. Edited and produced by Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.