Podcasts about Descent

Continuing the ten part crossover series that myself and my friend Mike of the Murder Mile Podcast have joined forces to bring you, the two sides to the psychopath that is Patrick Mackay, last time on the Enthusiast we left Mackay having confessed in full detail to the murder of Kent Catholic priest Father Anthony Crean.It was a murder that truly was the stuff of nightmares, but once Mackay started talking, he couldn't stop – and was about to open up to detectives about a terrifying crime spree that he was responsible for.That had left two elderly ladies dead, and countless more traumatised to their dying days.The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving crimes against the elderly, and with disturbing descriptions of injury detail, that some listeners may find disturbing or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening in. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Spoon – I Turn My Camera OnLover's Skit – MisconceptionThe True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer SupportReferences - Available upon request, produced at tales end. Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast PodcastFacebookFacebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagramYoutubeWebsiteTTCE MerchandisePatreon Page Remembering Isabella, Adele, and all the ladies affected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  The Descent has led us to Charleston, and to a haunted historic theatre where we finally uncover a clue—one that may bring us closer to the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe. Sources:   The Ghosts of Charleston by Julian Buxton   Charleston Ghosts: Hauntings in the Holy City by James Caskey   Complex, archetype and symbol in the psychology of C.G. Jung by Jolande Jacobi   The Mad Booths of Maryland By Preston Kimmel   The Afterlife of Edgar Allan Poe by Scott Peeples   Nevermore! Edgar Allan Poe- The Final Mystery by Julian Wiles

Descent Into Sciniparta is a D&D campaign created by Jackle7250, AKA Russ from the Just Some Gamers Podcast. Catch the action live at https://www.twitch.tv/elmmerfuddgames  Reach out to ElmmerFuddGames or FluffyFingersMD for the schedule. The campaign is: Alynora (Mrs Fudd) Borlin Ironspice (EggSlayer) Firentis Elberko (ElmmerFuddGames) Rothnito (FluffyFingersMD) Jackle7250 as the DM    

A D‑Class walks a boardwalk through an empty world for days… until her predicament warrants a desperate plunge. Comments? Join our discord at https://discord.gg/mqbYZSxZHc. Email us at vaultveritas@gmail.com.

In the aftermath of the violence aboard the Bell, the crew decides to take some shore leave and help set things back in order. Then, it's a vertiginous space-walk to the vaunted A.C.L.E.R, artifacts in tow. Curiosity laced with dread gets the better of the crew, as they make an unwelcome discovery inside the shipping crates stacked on the Deep's loading dock. Now the one entity they didn't want to disturb is officially... disturbed.Gradient Descent is by Luke Gearing, Jarrett Crader, and Sean McCoy, published by Tuesday Knight Games, LLC. Purchase it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG is by Sean McCoy and Jarrett Crader, published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuesday Knight Games⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, LLC. Explore more 3d6 Down the Line at our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠official website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Access character sheets, maps, both video and audio only versions of every episode, past campaigns, and lots more! Watch the video version of this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Support our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and enjoy awesome benefits! Purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feats of Exploration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an alternate XP system for old-school D&D-adjacent games! Grab some 3d6 DTL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Join our friendly and lively ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Art, animation, and graphics by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David Kenyon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hellerud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Cloudbank Synthetics Production Facility Alternative Map by user Makenai on the Mothership Discord Server.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Network Charts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by PimPee. Maps used in the channel banner by Dyson Logos.

It's Doomsday Day on the Watchcast, a day that our own Vinny Caravella has hoped and prayed for ever since we launched this podcast. So join us as we go through Vinny's all-time favorite movie, trying to make sense of its frenetic editing and nonsensical plot, or at least as much sense as it deserves. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 158: Doomsday (2008) (00:00:14) - Intro. (00:07:54) - How Vinny came to this movie. (00:11:15) - Neil Marshall, and how he went from The Descent to this. (00:19:39) - Some last production notes, and cast chat. (00:32:23) - Getting some questions out up top, and the opening salvo of pandemic horror. (00:41:43) - Break! (00:42:07) - We're back, and it's time to rocket into the terrifying future of 2035. (00:51:05) - An impossible mission and a forgettable team tasked with carrying it out. (00:55:55) - Let's just go ahead and dispatch most of this team as quickly as we can. (01:04:18) - We meet the Prodigy gang. (01:10:04) - Dinner and a show. (01:19:13) - A mad dash to a surprisingly well-preserved train, and a conspicuous apocalypse bunker. (01:27:46) - Welcome to Medieval Times. (01:32:40) - Reaper Madness has hit London. (01:35:57) - A quick gladiator battle before we're scurrying off the way we came. (01:40:59) - Mad Max: Beyond Shame. (01:44:12) - Eden gets...revenge? Or something like it? (01:54:36) - Final thoughts, and list placements. (02:01:04) - Housekeeping for next week's movie: Jet Li in The One! (02:04:05) - Outro.

We're tantalizing ALL of your senses with our newest theme – RAW and Un-SENSE-ored: Horror Movies about the Senses – brought to you by Lucas! His first pick… maybe stretches the boundaries of the horror realm but we have a good time anyway tickling our olfactories with a discussion on PERFUME: STORY OF A MURDERER!   Go to patreon.com/SHUDcast where you can sign up for all kinds of extra goodies! 00:00 - 9:40ish -  Intros: Lucas went on an odyssey, Tron: Ares, Good Morning America   9:40ish - 1:08:00ish - The other stuff we watched this time!   Lucas - Skinamarink, Christmas Bloody Christmas, One Battle After Another, Perfect Neighbor, LOTR: The Two Towers, Uncut Gems   Cody - One Battle After Another, Sleepy Hollow, Primate, Exhuma, Here for Blood, Night of the Reaper, Bone Lake, Dust Bunny, Deathstalker, Death of a Unicorn, Frankenweenie, This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse, The Devil's Rejects, The Strange World of Coffin Joe, A Nightmare Before Christmas, Freaked!, Scream, Blink, Cape Fear, Ouija: Origin of Evil   Austin - Primate, Dust Bunny, Deathstalker, 28 Years Later, The Boy Behind the Door, Black Phone 2, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Presence, VHS Halloween, The Monkey, Sinners   Curtis - One Battle After Another, Primate, Dust Bunny, Deathstalker, Black Phone 2, Presence, VHS Halloween, No Other Choice, Chungking Express, The Furious, A Bittersweet Life, Pumpkinhead, At the Drive-In, Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, Ernest Scared Stupid, Cronos, The Devil's Backbone, Mimic, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Lake Mungo, The Descent, Frailty, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre   1:08:00ish - 1:42:00ish - PERFUME: THE STORY OF A MURDERER - SHUDdown and discussion!   1:42:00ish - End - Movie #2 of “Raw and Un-SENSE-ored: Horror Movies about the Senses” brought to you by Lucas!

One of Britain's most infamous serial killers is a man you may never have heard of, he's spent fifty years behind bars, holding the distinction of being Britain's longest serving continual prisoner, and has been described variously as a ‘cold-blooded psychopath', or “one of Britain's most dangerous men” alongside killers like Peter Sutcliffe and Dennis Nilsen. – but who is Patrick Mackay? In a ten part crossover series, and with many details told for the very first time, myself and my friend Mike of the Murder Mile Podcast have joined forces to bring you the full story, with Parts 1 to 4 here on the Enthusiast, and Parts A to F on Murder Mile, the two sides to the psychopath that is Patrick Mackay.And I'll begin the tale right here with Mackay having a day trip to Kent...The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving crimes against children, references of a sexual nature and with disturbing descriptions of injury detail, that some listeners may find disturbing or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening in. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The Beta Band – Dry The RainThe Molotovs – Rhythm Of YourselfThe True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer SupportReferences - Available upon request, produced at tales end. Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast PodcastFacebookFacebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagramYoutubeWebsiteTTCE MerchandisePatreon Page Remembering Father Crean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The darkest episode to date. Lex and Lionel have their final confrontation. The fairytale of the Luthor/Kent friendship is beyond repair. Innocence literally goes up in flames. Join us this week as Tom and Michael get real about the emotions behind their scenes as we say farewell to one of the best characters in TV history. Ryan also makes another musical contribution to celebrate. Thank you to our sponsors:

In 1826, fellow priests caring for an ailing Father Juan Severino Mallari made a horrifying discovery in his residence: bloodstained clothing belonging to dozens of missing parishioners. Over the next ten years, investigators would uncover fifty-seven murders committed by the parish priest of Magalang, Pampanga—a man who believed killing his congregants would break a curse afflicting his mother. Father Mallari's victims trusted him completely. They came to him for confession, for blessings, for spiritual guidance. And then they disappeared. What makes this case even more tragic is that Spanish colonial authorities meticulously documented Mallari's education and artwork, but never bothered to record a single name of the fifty-seven Filipinos he murdered. This is the story of colonial erasure, untreated mental illness, and a murderous priest.This is Episode 7 of Season 36: Serial Killers in History, our ambitious exploration of forgotten murderers from ancient Rome through the early 20th century. This season examines how social inequality, colonial systems, and institutional failures enabled killers across continents and centuries. Juan Severino Mallari's case reveals the devastating intersection of Spanish colonial racism, primitive mental healthcare, and religious authority in early 19th-century Philippines. The next episode continues our journey through history's darkest moments with another case of power, isolation, and the victims erased from official records.Historical Context & BackgroundJuan Severino Mallari was born in 1785 in San Nicolas, Pampanga, into a respected Kapampangan family with church benefactor status. He earned his philosophy degree around 1800, his theology degree in 1805 at San Carlos Seminary, and was ordained at the University of Santo Tomas in 1809 by Archbishop Juan Antonio Zulaybar. But being a Filipino priest in Spanish colonial Philippines meant systemic discrimination. From 1809 to 1812, Mallari served as coadjutor in multiple parishes, applying repeatedly for parish priest positions in Orani, Mariveles, Lubao, and as chaplain at the Port of Cavite. Spanish authorities rejected him every time—not for lack of qualifications, but due to colonial racism that viewed Filipino secular priests as inferior to Spanish friars. Finally, in 1812, he became parish priest of San Bartolome Parish in Magalang, the first Filipino to hold that position in all of Pampanga. In that isolated agricultural community, trusted completely by his parishioners, Father Mallari would commit fifty-seven murders over the next decade.The Descent into MadnessAround 1816, four years after becoming parish priest, Mallari's mother fell gravely ill. He became convinced she was cursed—a belief that merged Catholic faith with pre-colonial Filipino traditions about mangkukulam (witches) who could cast deadly kulam (curses). Historical accounts describe Mallari experiencing severe hallucinations during Mass, stopping mid-sermon to converse with invisible figures. Spain had pioneered psychiatric treatment in Europe, and the Hospicio de San Jose psychiatric facility in Manila had been operational since 1811. But Mallari was in rural Pampanga, miles from Manila, and he was the parish priest—the highest religious authority in Magalang. No one recognized his psychotic delusions as treatable illness requiring intervention. When Mallari decided that killing the people he believed were witches would cure his mother, no one stopped him. His first victim likely came to confession in 1816. We don't know this person's name, age, or family situation—Spanish colonial records didn't consider such details worth documenting.The Ten-Year Killing SpreeOver the next decade, Father Mallari murdered fifty-seven of his parishioners. He killed in the privacy of the parish house—people who came for spiritual guidance, to arrange marriages, to request baptisms. After each murder, he carefully folded the victim's bloodstained clothing and preserved it in his residence. This level of organization existing alongside complete psychotic delusion reveals the terrifying complexity of his mental state. His mother died December 4, 1825. The killings hadn't saved her. Everything had been for nothing. But Mallari didn't stop because of his mother's death—he stopped because sixteen days later, several families finally gathered courage to file a formal complaint with the gobernadorcillo (town mayor). Imagine the bravery required: Filipino families in 1825 Spanish colonial Philippines accusing the parish priest—the most powerful religious figure in their town. In February 1826, when Mallari fell ill and fellow priests came to care for him, they discovered the horrifying evidence: bloodstained belongings of dozens of missing parishioners, folded and stored in his residence. Word reached the constabulary. Townspeople gathered with torches. Ten years of disappearances converged on that moment.Investigation, Trial & ExecutionWhen Spanish authorities arrested Mallari in 1826, he confessed immediately—not with remorse, but with explanation. He detailed his mother's curse, identifying fifty-seven witches, explaining why their deaths would break the curse. The trial began later that year, drawing unprecedented attention across Spanish colonial territory. Prosecutors methodically presented bloodstained clothing, stolen items from victims' families, witness testimony about Mallari's erratic behavior during Mass. The defense attempted to portray him as a respected leader framed by jealous rivals, but couldn't explain the overwhelming physical evidence or Mallari's own detailed confession. He was convicted, but not executed immediately. Mallari spent fourteen years imprisoned—fourteen years between his 1826 arrest and his 1840 execution. The colonial legal system required multiple levels of review for an unprecedented case: a Filipino priest convicted of fifty-seven murders. Those victim families waited fourteen years for justice. Finally, in 1840, Juan Severino Mallari was hanged at Bagumbayan field (today Luneta Park in Manila). He was fifty-five years old, the first Filipino priest ever executed by Spanish colonial authorities. Thirty-two years later, three more Filipino priests—the GOMBURZA martyrs—would be executed for allegedly inspiring revolt, helping spark the Philippine Revolution.The Unnamed Fifty-SevenFather Juan Severino Mallari's life is extensively recorded. Spanish colonial documents detail his birth in San Nicolas, his family's church benefactor status, his philosophy degree (circa 1800), theology degree (1805), ordination (1809), every parish appointment, every rejected job application. Examples of his calligraphy—ornate ecclesiastical documents—survive in historical archives. The Spanish system found Mallari worth documenting in extraordinary detail. The fifty-seven Filipinos he murdered? Not one name recorded. Not one age. Not one occupation. Not one family detail. Were they farmers? Merchants? Young? Old? Parents leaving behind children? We don't know. Spanish authorities didn't care. This isn't accident—it's colonial violence manifesting as bureaucratic erasure. The Spanish system existed to extract wealth and maintain control. Individual Filipino lives didn't serve Spanish interests, so they weren't recorded. Somewhere in Pampanga, descendants of those fifty-seven victims exist. People who grew up hearing family stories about a great-great-grandparent who vanished mysteriously in the 1820s, inheriting trauma without closure. Those descendants deserve to know their family member's death mattered, that their ancestor's life had value, that we haven't forgotten them even if we can't name them.Resources & Further ReadingThe National Archives of the Philippines in Manila maintain limited records from Spanish colonial Pampanga, though documentation of crimes against Filipino civilians remains incomplete. The University of Santo Tomas archives preserve ecclesiastical records from the period, including ordination documentation for Filipino priests like Mallari. Historical studies of Spanish colonial mental healthcare reveal the stark disparity between psychiatric facilities available in Manila (like the Hospicio de San Jose, operational from 1811) and the complete absence of mental health resources in rural provinces. Research into the principalía class structure and Spanish colonial racism illuminates how systemic discrimination created the conditions for Mallari's prolonged killing spree. Philippine Revolution history provides context for understanding how cases like Mallari's—and the later GOMBURZA executions—contributed to growing Filipino resistance against colonial rule.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/foul-play-crime-series/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This movie has two endings, one for the UK audience and one for the US audience. All I'm going to say is I'm going with the UK version as the definitive ending.. 4/5 starsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Italy's 2025 citizenship by descent law blocked millions of applicants from qualification with new restrictions including a two-generation limit for ancestral claims. Italian citizenship expert Marco Bersani reveals why thousands will bypass the ban through constitutional court challenges and what's to come in 2026.Learn more about the Italian citizenship by descent changes here. 

Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite!This week in geek:- Introductions- The Descent: The Official Movie Novelization (Titan Books Review)https://titanbooks.com/72715-the-descent-the-official-novelisation/- Geek News- Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL Counter-Strike 2 Edition (Razer PC Keyboard Review)https://www.razer.com/ca-en/collabs/counter-strike-2- Weird News- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock- The Making of the Classic Film (Titan Books Review)https://titanbooks.com/72489-star-trek-iii-the-search-for-spock-the-making-of-the-classic-film/- What's Next?Show Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.netNovember 9, 2025

As we move deeper into mid-fall in the Northern Hemisphere, the light is changing. The days are shortening, the sun sits lower in the sky, and our bodies are adjusting — whether we're aware of it or not. This episode explores that seasonal recalibration through a biological and seasonal lens.We'll look at how shifts in daylight influence the circadian rhythm, hormone timing, sleep patterns, energy levels, mood, and even our immune function. This isn't about forcing ourselves to do more in the darker season — it's about understanding how the body naturally slows, repairs, and reorients as we approach winter.This is Scorpio season — a time of descent, composting, and quiet integration. Nature is pulling inward, and we are built to do the same. When we recognize this shift instead of resisting it, we can move through the season with greater steadiness, resilience, and self-trust.This episode is part one of a three-part seasonal arc. Next week, we'll explore how minerals, digestion, and the microbiome shift during the darker months, and how this ties into the deeper emotional and metabolic themes of Scorpio season.Take a breath, let the season work on you — your body knows what to do. Mineral Foundations Course HERE Minerals and microbes package HERE Rewilded Wellness program HERE Join my newsletter HERE If you are interested in becoming a client and have questions, reach out by emailing me: connect@lydiajoy.me Find me on Instagram : @ Lydiajoy.me OR @ holisticmineralbalancing

What happens when you stop analyzing the eighth house and start walking into it? We invite you into a guided descent—part myth, part meditation—through sex, death, shared resources, and the hidden currents that shape intimacy and power. Recorded close to midnight, this journey leans on feeling more than theory, letting the night world rewrite how we meet fear, trust, and desire.We unpack the anxiety around “empty houses” by showing why no house is truly empty and how the cusp and its ruler speak volumes. From there, we cross the threshold with stories: Persephone pulled below, Inanna choosing the descent, Hercules learning that force fails underground, and Orpheus softening the gates with song. Each myth becomes a method for real life—how to let go, how to be guided, how to bring music to heavy doors. Along the way we visit the Necromanteion, an ancient temple of the dead, and reflect on ancestor contact as a form of practical divination.This house is where intimacy strips our persona, where shared finances and entanglements test honesty, and where the body's quiet signals tell the truth before our minds can. We explore Reich and Freud on eros and death to ask whether life force is fighting an enemy or simply frees itself when we stop blocking it. Paradoxically, by facing mortality we recover appetite—a warm, steady desire to be here now. And when we come back up, the ninth house opens with clearer meaning because we earned our perspective below.If you're ready to feel into the eighth—beyond clichés and fear—press play, bring a journal, and let a slower rhythm lead. If the journey moved you, subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share this episode with someone who's navigating their own underworld. Your support helps keep the show ad-free and the work alive.*This episode blurb was created by Buzzsprout's AIEpisode artwork is from Arnold Böcklin - Die Toteninsel III (Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin).Join the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

Sidney kicks off Friendsgiving month by discussing a modern day horror masterpiece, The Descent (2005) as well as its (unnecessary) sequel, The Descent 2 (2009).

Season 10 is here with Episode 1 of G.I. Joe Renegades! My very special guest, Jadan Vines joins me to talk all about her favorite iteration of the G.I. Joe cartoons... Renegades! She is a young creative force in the theater community, who will absolutely be someone you hear from in the future and you'll "hey, I heard her once on that old dude's G.I. Joe podcast". I was so happy to have her join the show. The Descent Part One is a fantastic start to the new vision of the Joe team, fighting against a Cobra that's looking for global domination through retail! This episode cannot be missed! Plus listen in for our newest contest for some After Action Report giveaways! Yo Joe! Subscribe to the Joe on Joe Podcast! www.joeonjoe.com Apple Podcasts PodBean YouTube Help Support the Show thru Patreon! @JoeonJoepod on  Twitter Facebook Instagram Email Me Here!    

In this episode we visit the most haunted house of Edgar Allan Poe and then retrace his path to the threshold of a secret world. Sources that were either referenced directly or consulted during the writing of this episode:     Ghosts of Philadelphia by Charles J. Adams III   A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe by Mark Dawidziak   The Final Days of Edgar Allan Poe: Nevermore in Baltimore by David F. Gatlin   True Tales of the Unknown: The Uninvited, published in 1989 and edited by Sharon Jones   The Ghostly Register by Arthur Meyers   The Man of the Crowd: Edgar Allan Poe and the City by Scott Peeples   The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe   Haunting Poe: His Afterlife in Richmond and Beyond by Christopher P. Semtner   The Poe Shrine: Building the World's Finest Edgar Allan Poe Collection by Christopher P. Semtner

Your adventurous girlfriend is thrilled to go spelunking—until she realizes cave exploring is just fancy panic in the dark. From over-the-top excitement to sheer regret, experience the slow unraveling of enthusiasm as she navigates tight spaces, bad decisions, and existential dread. A hilarious F4A audio filled with adventure, chaos, and comedy! Edited by Ctrl

Content Warning: Depiction of grievous self-harm.Stress relief is now an imperative for the crew, so it's time to head back to the Bell. Of course, that's easier said than done, after Arkady relays a shocking development aboard the cast-off thruster.Curiosity laced with dread gets the better of the crew, as they make an unwelcome discovery inside the shipping crates stacked on the Deep's loading dock. Now the one entity they didn't want to disturb is officially... disturbed.Gradient Descent is by Luke Gearing, Jarrett Crader, and Sean McCoy, published by Tuesday Knight Games, LLC. Purchase it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG is by Sean McCoy and Jarrett Crader, published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuesday Knight Games⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, LLC. Explore more 3d6 Down the Line at our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠official website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Access character sheets, maps, both video and audio only versions of every episode, past campaigns, and lots more! Watch the video version of this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Support our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and enjoy awesome benefits! Purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feats of Exploration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an alternate XP system for old-school D&D-adjacent games! Grab some 3d6 DTL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Join our friendly and lively ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Art, animation, and graphics by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David Kenyon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hellerud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Cloudbank Synthetics Production Facility Alternative Map by user Makenai on the Mothership Discord Server.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Network Charts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by PimPee. Maps used in the channel banner by Dyson Logos.

On the Secret Witch Show today our guest is Carly Mountain. Carly is a sought-after psychotherapist specialising in sex, embodiment, rites of passage and relationships. A seasoned initiatory guide, yoga teacher, breathworker and writer, her work has evolved over twenty years of sacred mythopoetic practice and space holding. She is author of Descent & Rising: Women's Stories & the Embodiment of the Inanna Myth. She lives in Sheffield, England with her husband and two daughters. In this episode we explore how descent becomes a sacred initiation into the Feminine - and how death, shadow, and rebirth are required for the Witch to fully embody who she is. Carly shares the medicine of descent and rising - and what it means to embody naked power - shedding the old skins of shame and fear to reclaim our body, pleasure and powerful truth. Together, we speak about how darkness is a calling, the Witch's descent into the underworld, and how these initiations become portals to remembering who we truly are. What You'll Learn from this Episode: Descent is sacred - a journey of initiation that strips away what is false and reveals the truth of who we are beneath the surface The Inanna myth reminds us that the underworld isn't punishment - it's a descent into the body, the shadow, and the truth that waits in the dark The body is the oracle - when we listen to its trembling, pleasure, and pulse, we find the wisdom that's been buried beneath shame Naked power lives in surrender - when we stop performing and meet life with presence, love and eros begin to move freely again The snake teaches us to shed what no longer fits - each skin we release becomes an act of remembering Descent and rising are inseparable - the more we're willing to descend into truth, the more powerfully we rise in love. Resources and Things that We Spoke About: Carly's Links: Website: www.carlymountain.com - sign up for her email  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carly_mountain/ Our Links: To journey with your inner Oracle (or your Rose remedy!), join our Apothecary Membership: www.nicolebarton.co.uk/membership>  Social: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nicoleamandabarton  Facebook Group - Secret Witch Sisterhood: www.facebook.com/groups/secretwitch  Instagram - @iamnicolebarton Instagram - @archetypalapothecary You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@secretwitchsociety Tiktok - @archetypalapothecary Free Moonlit Apothecary Love Letters: www.nicolebarton.co.uk/moonlitapothecary    Thank you for listening, we'd love to know what comes alive for you in this week's episode, so please let us know. If you loved it, there's a fresh episode every other week - subscribe so you don't miss it! Thank you, Nicole and Team Secret Witch xox

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Settle in. Let your body feel the weight of this moment… And allow everything to pause. PAUSE Take a soft breath in, And feel the quiet invitation of sleep Tugging gently at your limbs. PAUSE There is nothing to do now, But follow the current That leads you inward. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,

First it was my dad, later it was Elon Musk and now when you're so far off the rails that you've lost Bill Maher – you know that the Democrat Party belongs in the dust bin of history. It's now the party of Mamdani – a Marxist-Islamist (which, when you think about it, explains quite well why Obama is so keen).

I am working to getting Citizenship by Decent in Italy or Mexico. Both if possible.

In a vampire den, the team is confronted with the town's missing villagers, a keg of blood, and the very real chance that they don't make it out of this alive. Instagram (where all our animations are):www.instagram.com/wwditb@wwditb on social media.wwditb.bigcartel.com for merchandise.Kevin & Thomas' show ‘Oops All Segments' on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oops-all-segments/id1651866023Sound/Music Notes:Recap Theme by Liam Berrywww.liamberry.ca"Shamanistic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Complex" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Hitman" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Interloper" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Mistake the Getaway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Way Out" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Clenched Teeth" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Killers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

AFTERGLOW A seasonal mix series by ORA exploring deep, melodic, and Afro house sounds. Smooth, sexy, and hypnotic - building energy while keeping the vibe refined. This chapter: Autumn 2025 – Descent

After contributing to The Pod and the Pendulum's 300th episode on the 25 best horror films of the 21st century, we decided to run through our individual lists for listeners.How did we each approach the task? (hint: thank god for Letterboxd) Which film(s) appear on both lists? And what movies will top our individual lists?! Don't scroll if you don't wanna know!Joe's Top 25 Horror Films of the Century (Ranked)The Invitation (2015)Knife + Heart (2018)Hereditary (2018)Train To Busan (2016)Relic (2020)Saint Maud (2019)The Descent (2005)The Perfection (2018)Inside/A L'Interieur (2007)Raw (2016)Better Watch Out (2016)Under The Skin (2013)Black Swan (2010)Let The Right One In (2007)Stoker (2013)Femme (2023)Annihilation (2018)Blink Twice (2024)The Skin I Live In (2011)The Strangers (2008)The Invisible Man (2020)Hostel Part 2 (2007)Ginger Snaps (2000)The Substance (2024)Midnight (2022)----------Trace's Top 25 Horror Films of the Century (Ranked)The Substance (2024)The Descent (2005)The Den (2013) - Listen to our guest spot on TGIFHereditary (2018)The Invitation (2015)Martyrs (2008)The Perfection (2018)The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)It Follows (2014)The Outwaters (2022)Drag Me To Hell (2009)Grindhouse (2007)Trick 'r Treat (2007)Insidious (2011)The Witch (2018)The Cabin In The Woods (2011)Bug (2006)The Mist (2007)Evil Dead (2013)Green Room (2008)[Rec]² (2009)Doctor Sleep (2019)Don't Breathe (2016)Detention (2011)Zombeavers (2014) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Harvard Professor Steven Levitsky, author of How Democracies Die, tells us about "The Great Abdication: America's Descent into Authoritarianism."

It's our spoooky halloween episode, and this year, lets watch a movie that has an all-woman cast and yet somehow manages to say absolutely nothing about femininity.  ----- Friend of the show Bella, a refugee evacuated from Afghanistan in 2021, is raising money for her gender confirmation surgery! Anything you can give would be hugely appreciated! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/team-bella ----- Check out friend of the show Mattie's new book Simplicity here, or wherever fine graphic novels are sold! ----- FREE PALESTINE Hey, Devon here. In our home, we talk a lot about how insane everything feels, and agonise constantly over what can be done to best help the Palestinians trapped in Gaza facing the full brunt of genocidal violence. My partner Rebecca has put together a list of four fundraisers you can contribute to- all of them are at work on the ground doing what they can. -Palestinian Communist Youth Union, which is doing a food and water effort, and is part of the official communist party of Palestine https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-preserve-whats-left-of-humanity-global-solidarity -Water is Life, a water distribution project in North Gaza affiliated with an Indigenous American organization and the Freedom Flotilla https://www.waterislifegaza.org/ -Vegetable Distribution Fund, which secured and delivers fresh veg, affiliated with Freedom Flotilla also https://www.instagram.com/linking/fundraiser?fundraiser_id=1102739514947848 -Thamra, which distributes herb and veg seedlings, repairs and maintains water infrastructure, and distributes food made with replanted veg patches https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-thamra-cultivating-resilience-in-gaza ----- WEB DESIGN ALERT Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/ Kill James Bond is hosted by November Kelly, Abigail Thorn, and Devon. You can find us at https://killjamesbond.com , as well as on our Bluesky and X.com the every app account

Evelyn Hollow: A Halloween Descent into the Uncanny

Join Gary and author Doug Woodward as they discuss evil practices that began during World War 2 and how they continue to impact our world today.

In this episode, Charles (@charlesrockhill), Reed (@reedblackcomics) & Christopher (@chrisopotamia) discuss The Descent (2005), getting into anime, the bible and Y2K. Follow us: Socials & Email dirtylittlehorrorpodcast@gmail.com Please leave a rating/review if you have a moment. It's a free way to help the show grow! Dirty Little Horror is an LGBT Horror podcast where we try to find the gay subtext and make spooky dick jokes! Opening instrumental: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

A mountaineer has made the first skiing descent of Mount Everest's most dangerous route. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Curiosity laced with dread gets the better of the crew, as they make an unwelcome discovery inside the shipping crates stacked on the Deep's loading dock. Now the one entity they didn't want to disturb is officially... disturbed.Gradient Descent is by Luke Gearing, Jarrett Crader, and Sean McCoy, published by Tuesday Knight Games, LLC. Purchase it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG is by Sean McCoy and Jarrett Crader, published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tuesday Knight Games⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, LLC. Explore more 3d6 Down the Line at our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠official website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Access character sheets, maps, both video and audio only versions of every episode, past campaigns, and lots more! Watch the video version of this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Support our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and enjoy awesome benefits! Purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feats of Exploration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an alternate XP system for old-school D&D-adjacent games! Grab some 3d6 DTL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Join our friendly and lively ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Art, animation, and graphics by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David Kenyon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hellerud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Cloudbank Synthetics Production Facility Alternative Map by user Makenai on the Mothership Discord Server.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Network Charts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by PimPee. Maps used in the channel banner by Dyson Logos.

We’ve made it to our TOP 5 on our Horror Hit list! Coming in at number 5, “The Descent” Each day in the month of October, we are counting you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits. We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT watch it and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve made it to our TOP 5 on our Horror Hit list! Coming in at number 5, “The Descent” Each day in the month of October, we are counting you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits. We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT watch it and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve made it to our TOP 5 on our Horror Hit list! Coming in at number 5, “The Descent” Each day in the month of October, we are counting you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits. We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT watch it and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve made it to our TOP 5 on our Horror Hit list! Coming in at number 5, “The Descent” Each day in the month of October, we are counting you down to Halloween with our favorite, not-so-obvious guaranteed horror hits. We’ll tell you why each one made the list, what the critics say, who should watch it and who should NOT watch it and what food/drink/atmosphere to pair it with each night… and of course where you can watch it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're welcome - this week is a banger. A Neil Marshall double creature feature with 'Dog Soldiers' and 'The Descent' AND THEN the most delicious dessert of all with the iconic 'The Thing' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekend fiasco has thrown Britain's immigration and prison system into chaos after Hadush Kebatu, an asylum seeker jailed for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Epping, was mistakenly released from Chelmsford prison. He was meant to be deported to Ethiopia but was freed in error, sparking a two-day manhunt before his recapture in North London. Justice Secretary David Lammy faced MPs over the blunder, unveiling new mandatory checks for every prison release, but governors warn it's unworkable. Meanwhile, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has also been forced to respond as frustration grows over the Government's handling of immigration and the spiralling cost of migrant hotels.Tim is joined by Assistant Comment Editor Poppy Coburn to discuss Labour's latest headache, the collapse of Labour's grooming gangs inquiry, and they're also joined by Reform UK's head of policy, Zia Yusuf, for his take on both the prison fiasco and the controversy surrounding his own party MP Sarah Pochin, after she said adverts “full of black and Asian people” drive her mad.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PETE KELLEY, Lead Pastor / Fifth Sunday of Harvest / Mark 15.1-15

This episode examines American landscape one year later and whether the probability of attack is reduced or increased. My Storming America Series covers the gamut of what the spontaneous attack in the US will look like when terror cells launch a simultaneous attack on the US homeland. I cover it in Episodes 37, 41-43 and 49-50 of my Chasing Ghosts podcast. I discuss the outcome of the probable jihadist invasion of America. America is in a unique position in history in which it has facilitated the unfettered invasion of its borders and a large swath of military age males have been granted asylum or gone undetected to link up with legacy underground Islamist and terrorist groups across the country. References: John Giduck Terror At Beslan: A Russian Tragedy With Lessons For America's Schools Timothy Phillips Beslan: The Tragedy of School No. 1 William Forstchen Day of Wrath Kurt Schlichter The Attack Karl Dahl Faction Faction: With the Crusaders Matt Bracken: Enemies Foreign and Domestic. Foreign Enemies And Traitors. Domestic Enemies: The Reconquista. The Red Cliffs of Zerhoun. Castigo Cay. Eric Frank Russell The Wasp Michael Z. Williamson The Weapon (and the entire Freehold series) Ernest R. May Strange Victory: Hitler's Conquest of France Robert Heinlein The Moon is a Harsh Mistress Robert Asprey War In The Shadows: The Guerrilla In History Howard Jones My Lai: Vietnam, 1968, and the Descent into Darkness Email at cgpodcast@pm.me

2020 was a dark year for all of us, with the COVID pandemic in full force, but for two Midlands families in particular, and the lives of so many others, 2020 holds an extra dark reminder for them. This time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, I bring you an account of the terrifying rampage of an individual who, had he not been stopped when he was, would undoubtedly have caused much more carnage. The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving crimes against children, references of a sexual nature and with disturbing descriptions of injury detail, that some listeners may find disturbing or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening in. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Split Second – I Wanna Hear It From YouCourtney Barnett – Stay In Your LaneThe True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer SupportReferences - Available upon request.Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast PodcastFacebookFacebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagramYoutubeWebsiteTTCE MerchandisePatreon Page Remembering David, Julie and Nicole. The episode is dedicated to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we continue our search for the ghost  of Edgar Allan Poe and retrace his path through the final, ill-fated months of his life.    Sources that were either referenced directly or consulted during the writing of this episode:   Ghosts of Philadelphia by Charles J. Adams III A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe by Mark Dawidziak True Tales of the Unknown: The Uninvited, published in 1989 and edited by Sharon Jones The Man of the Crowd: Edgar Allan Poe and the City by Scott Peeples Haunting Poe: His Afterlife in Richmond and Beyond by Christopher P. Semtner The Poe Shrine: Building the World's Finest Edgar Allan Poe Collection by Christopher P. Semtner

SHOW SCHEDULE 10-15--25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1964 ATLANTIC CITYCONVENTION HALL THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT CONGRESS.... 10-15--25 FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: Obamacare Subsidies Trigger Government Shutdown Debate GUEST NAME: Michael Toth SUMMARY: Michael Toth explains that the current government shutdown debate centers on extending two expensive Biden-era Obamacare subsidies. These changes allow individuals earning over 400% of the federal poverty line to receive subsidies and provide 100% coverage for the near-poor. The original Obamacare cross-subsidy structure failed because young, healthy individuals found premiums too high. Toth advocates deregulation, such as allowing insurance companies to charge lower, risk-adjusted rates and enabling single business owners to use Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) for cheaper coverage. 915-930 HEADLINE: Obamacare Subsidies Trigger Government Shutdown Debate GUEST NAME: Michael Toth SUMMARY: Michael Toth explains that the current government shutdown debate centers on extending two expensive Biden-era Obamacare subsidies. These changes allow individuals earning over 400% of the federal poverty line to receive subsidies and provide 100% coverage for the near-poor. The original Obamacare cross-subsidy structure failed because young, healthy individuals found premiums too high. Toth advocates deregulation, such as allowing insurance companies to charge lower, risk-adjusted rates and enabling single business owners to use Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) for cheaper coverage. 930-945 HEADLINE: Hamas, Hostages, and Middle East Turmoil: Challenges to the Trump Ceasefire Plan GUEST NAME:Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer discusses complications in the Trump ceasefire plan, including Hamas delaying the return of deceased hostages to maintain leverage. The released prisoners, including potential Hamas leaders, raise concerns about where the organization's center of gravity will shift if they are deported to places like Turkey or Qatar. Schanzer views Turkey, an autocratic supporter of Hamas, as a problematic guarantor of the ceasefire. Internationally, Iran continues its nuclear program despite snapback sanctions, and al-Sharaa is meeting with Putin regarding Russian assets in Syria. 945-1000 HEADLINE: Hamas, Hostages, and Middle East Turmoil: Challenges to the Trump Ceasefire Plan GUEST NAME:Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer discusses complications in the Trump ceasefire plan, including Hamas delaying the return of deceased hostages to maintain leverage. The released prisoners, including potential Hamas leaders, raise concerns about where the organization's center of gravity will shift if they are deported to places like Turkey or Qatar. Schanzer views Turkey, an autocratic supporter of Hamas, as a problematic guarantor of the ceasefire. Internationally, Iran continues its nuclear program despite snapback sanctions, and al-Sharaa is meeting with Putin regarding Russian assets in Syria. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 HEADLINE: China's Predicament in the Middle East and Domestic Economic Instability GUEST NAME: General Blaine Holt SUMMARY: General Blaine Holt analyzes China's strategic challenges, noting Beijing is concerned about losing access to critical oil and gas resources as US leadership advances the Abraham Accords. China's previous regional deals, like the Saudi-Iran agreement, lacked substance compared to US business commitments. Holt suggests internal pressures might lead Iran toward the Accords. Domestically, China faces accelerating deflation and uncertainty regarding Xi Jinping's leadership due to four competing factions before the fourth plenum. 1015-1030 HEADLINE: South Korea's Descent into Authoritarianism and Persecution of Opposition GUEST NAME: Morse Tan SUMMARY: Morse Tan argues that South Korea is moving toward a "rising communist dictatorship" that oppresses political and religious figures. The indictment of the Unification Church leader and the targeting of the rightful President Yoon exemplify this trend. This persecution serves as an intimidation campaign, demonstrating the regime's disregard for the populace. Tan recommends the US implement active measures, including sanctions relating to a coup d'état and visa sanctions, while also pressing for greater military cooperation. 1030-1045 HEADLINE: Russian War Economy Stalls as Oil Prices Decline and Sanctions Bite GUEST NAME: Michael Bernstam SUMMARY: Michael Bernstam reports that the Russian economy is struggling as global oil prices decline and sanctions increase transportation costs, leading to a $13 to $14 per barrel discount on Russian oil. The "military Keynesianism" economy is exhausted, resulting in staff cuts across industrial sectors. Forecasts indicate contraction in late 2025 and 2026, with the IMF lowering its growth projection for 2025 to 0.6%. Russia is avoiding sanctions by routing payments through neighbors like Kyrgyzstan, who have become major financial hubs. 1045-1100 HEADLINE: Lessons from the Swiss National Bank: Risk-Taking, Exchange Rates, and Fiscal Responsibility GUEST NAME: John Cochrane SUMMARY: Economist John Cochrane analyzes the Swiss National Bank (SNB), noting it differs greatly from the US Federal Reserve by investing heavily in foreign stocks and bonds to manage the Swiss franc's exchange rate. The SNB's massive balance sheet carries risks accepted by Swiss taxpayers and the Cantons. Switzerland, being fiscally responsible (running no budget deficits), finds central banking easier. Cochrane advises that the US Fed should not be buying stocks or venturing into fiscal policy. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: China Retaliates Against Dutch Chipmaker Seizure Amid European Fragmentation GUEST NAME:Theresa Fallon SUMMARY: Theresa Fallon discusses China imposing export controls on Nexperia after the Dutch government seized control of the chipmaker, which was owned by China's Wingtech. The Dutch acted due to fears the Chinese owner would strip the technology and equipment, despite Nexperia producing low-quality chips for cars. Fallon notes Europe needs a better chip policy but struggles to speak with one voice, as fragmented policy allows China to drive wedges and weaken the EU. 1115-1130 HEADLINE: China's Economic Slowdown, Deflation, and the Spectre of Japanification GUEST NAME: Andrew Collier SUMMARY: Andrew Collier discusses China's economic woes, characterized by persistent deflation, with the CPI down 0.3% (6 out of 9 months in the red) and the PPI down for 36 straight months. This environment raises concerns about "Japanification"—a multi-decade slowdown after a property crash. Major structural changes to stimulate consumer consumption are unlikely at the upcoming Communist Party plenum, as the system favors state investment. The property market collapse means foreign investment is leaving, and Collier suggests the economy may not bottom until 2027 or 2028. 1130-1145 HEADLINE: SpaceX Starship Success, Private Space Dominance, and Government Inaction GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman describes SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy 11th test flight as "remarkable," highlighting successful booster reuse and controlled re-entry despite missing tiles. He asserts that private enterprise, like SpaceX, runs the "real American space program" aimed at Mars colonization, outpacing government efforts. In contrast, European projects like Callisto, proposed in 2015, demonstrate government "inaction." JPL is also laying off staff following the cancellation of the Mars sample return project, forcing organizations like Lowell Observatory to seek private funding. 1145-1200 HEADLINE: SpaceX Starship Success, Private Space Dominance, and Government Inaction GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman describes SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy 11th test flight as "remarkable," highlighting successful booster reuse and controlled re-entry despite missing tiles. He asserts that private enterprise, like SpaceX, runs the "real American space program" aimed at Mars colonization, outpacing government efforts. In contrast, European projects like Callisto, proposed in 2015, demonstrate government "inaction." JPL is also laying off staff following the cancellation of the Mars sample return project, forcing organizations like Lowell Observatory to seek private funding. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: Commodity Market Trends and UK's Lack of Risk Appetite for AI Innovation GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: Simon Constable notes that data center expansion for AI is increasing prices for copper (up 15%) and steel (up 14%). He points out that the UK lags significantly behind the US in building new AI data centers (170 vs. 5,000+) due to a lack of risk appetite, insufficient wealth, and poor marketing of new ideas. Separately, Constable discusses the collapse of a UK China spying trial because the prior government failed to officially classify China as a national security threat during the alleged offenses. 1215-1230 HEADLINE: Commodity Market Trends and UK's Lack of Risk Appetite for AI Innovation GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: Simon Constable notes that data center expansion for AI is increasing prices for copper (up 15%) and steel (up 14%). He points out that the UK lags significantly behind the US in building new AI data centers (170 vs. 5,000+) due to a lack of risk appetite, insufficient wealth, and poor marketing of new ideas. Separately, Constable discusses the collapse of a UK China spying trial because the prior government failed to officially classify China as a national security threat during the alleged offenses. 1230-1245 HEADLINE: AI Regulation Debate: Premature Laws vs. Emerging Norms GUEST NAME: Kevin Frazier SUMMARY: Kevin Frazier critiques the legislative rush to regulate AI, arguing that developing norms might be more effective than premature laws. He notes that bills like California's AB 1047, which demands factual accuracy, fundamentally misunderstand AI's generative nature. Imposing vague standards, as seen in New York's RAISE Act, risks chilling innovation and preventing widespread benefits, like affordable legal or therapy tools. Frazier emphasizes that AI policy should be grounded in empirical data rather than speculative fears. 1245-100 AM HEADLINE: AI Regulation Debate: Premature Laws vs. Emerging Norms GUEST NAME: Kevin Frazier SUMMARY: Kevin Frazier critiques the legislative rush to regulate AI, arguing that developing norms might be more effective than premature laws. He notes that bills like California's AB 1047, which demands factual accuracy, fundamentally misunderstand AI's generative nature. Imposing vague standards, as seen in New York's RAISE Act, risks chilling innovation and preventing widespread benefits, like affordable legal or therapy tools. Frazier emphasizes that AI policy should be grounded in empirical data rather than speculative fears.

HEADLINE: South Korea's Descent into Authoritarianism and Persecution of Opposition GUEST NAME: Morse Tan SUMMARY: Morse Tan argues that South Korea is moving toward a "rising communist dictatorship" that oppresses political and religious figures. The indictment of the Unification Church leader and the targeting of the rightful President Yoon exemplify this trend. This persecution serves as an intimidation campaign, demonstrating the regime's disregard for the populace. Tan recommends the US implement active measures, including sanctions relating to a coup d'état and visa sanctions, while also pressing for greater military cooperation. 1957 ZHOU AT PEKING UNIVERSITY