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Happy Anal August! Anal sex is one of the most talked-about—and most misunderstood—sexual experiences. Some people absolutely love it, while for others it's a firm no. So what makes the difference? Is it preference, preparation, anatomy, or simply misinformation? In this episode, we're joined by Alex Hall, co-founder and host of The Bottom's Digest, sexual health educator, and body autonomy advocate, to answer the questions people are often too embarrassed to ask. We explore why anal sex feels pleasurable for some people, why it isn't for everyone, and how to approach it in a way that prioritizes comfort, communication, and consent. Alex shares practical advice for anyone who is curious about trying anal for the first time, including how to prepare physically and mentally for a more enjoyable experience. No conversation about anal would be complete without talking about poop. We tackle the realities of digestive health, whether you should eat before anal sex, why diet and fiber can make such a difference, and simple preparation strategies that can help you feel more confident. We also clear up the confusion around douching versus enemas, discussing when they may or may not be necessary and sharing safe, practical tips for anyone who chooses to douche. Finally, Alex answers some of the most common questions listeners have: What should recovery look like afterward? Will your body "go back to normal?" How can you make longer sessions more comfortable? And is anal sex possible with larger partners? Whether you're completely new to anal sex, looking to improve your experiences, or simply curious to learn more, this episode offers evidence-based information, practical guidance, and plenty of myth-busting—all with a judgment-free approach that centers pleasure, safety, and body autonomy. About Alex Hall Alex Hall is the co-founder and host of The Bottom's Digest, a platform dedicated to teaching people how to bottom safely while prioritizing pleasure from the mouth to the bum. He is a sexual health educator, butt and gut recipe developer, body autonomy activist, and proud husband to a fellow Scorpio. Born in Louisiana and raised in Houston, Texas, Alex draws on his Southern roots to make inclusive, approachable sex education accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or what they enjoy in the bedroom. To learn more about Alex Hall: Http://thebottomsdigest.com http://youtube.com/@bottomsdigest http://instagram.com/bottomsdigest http://tiktok.com/@bottomsdigest Come to our October 2026 Couple's retreats! Learn more and reserve your spot here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shamelesssex.com/retreat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shamelesssex.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wish List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@shamelesssexpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other links: Up-level your life and get at least 15% off any annual membership at ⁠⁠http://masterclass.com/shameless⁠⁠ Get 45% off our favorite ethical (and educatonal) porn with code PLEASURE at http://erikalust.com — that's Erika with a K Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://uberlube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 15% off the best sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://purepleasureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Work with some of our favorite sexual health and hormone specialists at ⁠https://swanmd.com⁠ + mention Shameless Sex for a discount

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

This episode was livestreamed on July 26, 2026.Business, the economy, and you—read Dr. Cotto's Digest for the story of your life: https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/status/2084020443233583276Full access to Dr. Cotto's Digest is only $3.00/month. Subscribe to this account for the plain truth about business and economic news that shapes your life: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/creator-subscriptions/subscribe⁠

Last minute trades before the deadline in the Majors, and a clarification on the 5 by 5 rule for the NCAA. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, August 2nd. In this week's issue, we discuss the decline of platform-led gaming in China through the lens of Alibaba's likely sale of Lingxi Games, the studio behind Three Kingdoms Tactics.You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/the-structural-failure-of-platform-led-gaming-in-chinaMeet with Naavik at Gamescom: https://naavik.typeform.com/to/qE3Yw6pa?typeform-source=www.dropbox.com Want to explore working with Naavik? Shoot us a note: https://naavik.co/contact-us/ Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch our episodes: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

In a worrying development the Iran war seems to be expanding – in the past few days Saudi Arabia entered the conflict by conducting air strikes on Iraq and in an unprecedented event Egypt was hit by a drone strike. Sam and Edgar discuss Trump's shrinking options and speculate about his next move. In Gaza there may be reason to be hopeful as Hamas vows to disband if Israel withdraws its troops – we discuss the details. To listen to the episode ad-free subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/kalampodcastFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kalampodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. Bob "Dee" Dokhanchi — a private practice dentist since 1993, entrepreneur, media publisher, and tireless advocate for the profession. A 1992 graduate of Loyola University Chicago College of Dental Surgery, Bob has earned a reputation as a forward-thinking leader with a deep interest in technology, software, and cloud systems, becoming widely known as the "cloud guy" for his practical advice on dental tech and digital strategy. He's also the founder of Dentistry in General, a large verified dentist-only community built to foster candid discussion, support, and connection, along with its media arm spanning the DIG Radio Network, Dentistry's Digest, and the DIG-A-PALOOZA live CE event. The conversation centers on organized dentistry and advocacy — the role of the ADA, the communication gap between organized dentistry and everyday dentists, and how the Dentistry in General Advocacy Coalition aims to improve transparency and engagement across the profession. Bob also shares his personal decision to run for office, seeking the Secretary position within the Illinois State Dental Society through a ladder system that leads to the presidency, and what motivated him to step off the sidelines and get directly involved. It's a candid look at why grassroots leadership matters and how individual dentists can shape the direction of their own profession.   Episode #1721 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Howard sits down with Dr. Bob "Dee" Dokhanchi — private practice dentist, entrepreneur, media publisher, and founder of Dentistry in General, one of the largest dentist-only communities online. Known as the "cloud guy," Bob is a passionate advocate for the profession. This conversation digs into organized dentistry, the ADA, and what it really means to step up and run for office to make dentists' voices heard.

Headlines from the week of July 29, 2026    - Sea Plane makes emergency landing off Sucia Island    - Bredahl sentenced for firearm possession and assault    - Substance use: Shifting from punishment to treatment     - Lopez woman wins Fulbright Award

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

As computer RAM and NAND prices continue to go through the roof, other PC components are feeling the effects besides memory and solid-state storage. Is open-source AI the key to cybersecurity in the age of threats powered by LLMs, tech companies think so. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

In this episode, Elton dives into the number zero—the only digit that can both balance your checkbook and give a medieval bishop a panic attack. We explore how "nothing" went from being a terrifying demonic void to the "personal computing" revolution of the 13th century and, eventually, the literal foundation of our universe.GET THE BOOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠From Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠From an Indie Book Seller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN Elton Reads A Book A Week CONTRIBUTOR HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elton Reads A Book A Week Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIA!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is the LINK TREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord server!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMAIL: ⁠⁠⁠eltonreadsabookaweek@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠The following section is reserved for the people, places, things, and more that Elton probably offended in this episode--THE APOLOGIES SECTION: People who carry dildos, toga people, Reader's Digest, buttholes, numbers, people with Indian names, mathematicians, and math in general.And f*ck racist people.A special thanks to Diedrich Bader and Jenna Fischer for all their inspiration.The Mud & Chickens DilemmaWhy medieval peasants couldn't have "zero" chickens if a wolf ate them.The Column CrisisHow Mesopotamians and Mayans used zero as a "punctuation mark" for calendars.Abacus AnxietyWhy physical counting boards kept math in the hands of the elite.Fibonacci's Trojan HorseSmuggling the Hindu-Arabic system into Europe via North Africa.The Devil's ButtholeWhy 13th-century priests thought zero was a demonic distraction.The Calculus WarsNewton, Leibniz, and the "ghosts of departed quantities".Quantum NothingnessThe "Cosmic Guitar String" and the Casimir Effect.Ancient civilizations like the Mesopotamians and Mayans used zero as a placeholder or punctuation mark, but didn't view it as a number with independent value.Merchants used the abacus as an "analog solution to a digital problem," where no beads touching the center beam signified zero.The shift to written zero democratized math, allowing ordinary merchants to perform calculations that previously required an elite class of abacus masters.The Hindu-Arabic system was treated like a "financial terrorist act" in medieval Europe.Florence officially banned Arabic numerals in 1299 because of fears that a scribe could easily turn a zero into a six or nine.Religious figures decried zero as "Satan's dirty butthole," leading bankers to keep two sets of books—one official (Roman numerals) and one functional (illegal decimals).Brahmagupta in 7th-century India was the first to give zero a "pulse," defining it as the result of subtracting a number from itself.The "Calculus War" between Newton and Leibniz centered on the use of infinitesimals, which Bishop George Berkeley mockingly called "ghosts of departed quantities".Quantum mechanics reveals that even in a vacuum, a "low, frantic hum" of energy exists, known as quantum fluctuations.Our Gregorian calendar jumps directly from 1 BC to 1 AD.Because medieval monks lacked a symbol for nothingness, there is a literal one-year phantom gap in human history.These...are...the tags!history of zero, mathematics history, Fibonacci, Brahmagupta, origin of zero, science podcast, mathematical void, history of numbers, Elton Reads A Book A Week, zero vs nothing, positional number systems, calculus origins, comedy, funny, infotainment, book, reading, bookstagram, book club, learning, listen, podcast, episode#HistoryOfZero #MathHistory #PodcastLife #SciencePodcast #Fibonacci #Nothingness #Zero #EducationalPodcast #TheDevilsButthole #MathFacts #comedy #devilsbutthole #funny #podcast #learning #reading #book #books #bookstagram #laughHighlights & InsightsThe Invention of NothingThe Cultural PanicThe Science of the VoidThe "Missing Year Zero" Glitch

Macklin Celebrini is officially the NHL's highest-paid player after signing a five-year extension with the San Jose Sharks. We're joined by Max Miller to break down what the record-setting deal means for both sides, why the five-year term may signal a new trend for the league's brightest young stars and what makes Celebrini such a special talent. Plus, we examine Mike Grier's offseason additions, the Sharks' emerging young core, expectations for second-overall pick Ivar Stenberg, what Oilers fans should know about Shakir Mukhamadulin and whether San Jose is ready to take the next step toward becoming a legitimate Western Conference contender. Don't forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What I Discussed With Dr Anna Elton...- Why the word desire gets confused with arousal, and how mixing them up keeps couples stuck for years.- The uncomfortable truth about the "spontaneous" desire I felt at 25, and why Anna says I actually worked for it.- What 700+ couples taught Anna about why some marriages stay passionate for decades while others go quiet.- Where my erotic energy goes when it stops flowing toward a partner (it doesn't just vanish).- The three personas every partnered person juggles, and the one that quietly starves first.- The couple who ate out "all the time" but hadn't been on a real date in ten years.- Why I hated being the default planner in my relationships, and Anna's fix for the "I don't know, what do you want to do?" dynamic.- The 20 second habit that took one couple from a sexless marriage back to wanting each other.- What actually kept Anna and her high school sweetheart flirting after 25 years and three kids.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction & Sponsor Spotlight (OhMiBod)00:26 – Understanding Midlife Desire with Dr Anna Elton01:27 – Lessons from 25 Years Together: Clinical Research Meets Personal Reality03:00 – Why Young Couples Suffer From Sexless Marriages03:36 – The Brain Chemistry of Intimacy: Desire vs. Physical Arousal04:35 – Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire Explained05:34 – Rethinking ‘Spontaneous' Spark in Long-Term Relationships07:01 – The Myth of Youthful Passion & Hormonal Shifts Over Time09:07 – Restoring Novelty: The A-to-Z Date Night Framework10:56 – Sponsor Spotlight (GITM Playbook)11:42 – Creating Mystery & Seeing Your Partner Through a New Lens13:05 – The Power of ‘Consensual Uncertainty' in Midlife Dating13:44 – Overcoming the ‘Planner Dynamic' & Resentment in Relationships15:32 – The Three-Step Coaching Technique to Encourage Partner Effort17:00 – Desire Diversion: Where Does Erotic Energy Go When It Leaves the Bedroom?18:50 – Balancing the Three Personas: Individual, Couple, and Family20:17 – Defining a ‘Sexless Marriage' & The Impact of Parental Stress23:05 – What Long-Term Couples Do Differently to Keep the Flame Alive24:04 – Social Penetration Theory: Why Deeper Communication Drives Physical Connection25:58 – Micro-Habits for Reconnection: The 20-Second Rule27:12 – Can High School Sweethearts Last a Lifetime?28:30 – Closing Thoughts & ‘The Formula of Desire' Book Release DetailsShow NotesDesire in long-term relationships is one of the most misunderstood topics I cover on this show, so I went straight to someone with the data.In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Anna Elton, a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist who has spent more than 15 years researching desire with over 700 couples. Her new book, The Formula of Desire, grew out of a question she couldn't shake: why were she and her high school sweetheart still flirting after 25 years while couples half their age were arriving at her practice in sexless marriages?Anna dismantled something I'd believed my whole life. That electric, out-of-nowhere desire I remember from my younger years? She says it was never spontaneous. I put the work in without realising it, and that changes everything about how couples in later life can get desire back.We also get into where erotic energy actually goes when it leaves a relationship, because according to Anna's research, it doesn't fade. It moves. And I share something from my own marriage that made this whole conversation personal.If your relationship has gone quiet, this episode is proof it doesn't have to stay that way.Listen, learn and enjoy.Key Takeaways- Desire is psychological, and arousal is physiological. Losing one doesn't mean losing the other.- Spontaneous desire is really well orchestrated desire.- A sexless marriage means sex ten or fewer times a year, and it's happening to couples of every age.- Desire doesn't disappear from a relationship. It redirects toward kids, careers or someone else.- We each juggle three personas: individual, couple and family. The couple persona is the one that gets starved.- New experiences together let you see your partner through fresh eyes, whether that's salsa dancing or axe throwing.- Small consistent habits beat grand gestures. Daily check-ins, 20-second hugs and flirty rain checks keep desire alive.- Just knowing your partner desires you is often enough to feel satisfied in a relationship.About the GuestDr. Anna Elton, LMFT, CST, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical sexologist, speaker, and author of The Formula of Desire. With more than 15 years of experience and research involving over 700 couples, she specialises in helping people understand desire, intimacy, attraction, and long-term relationships. Her expertise has been featured in TIME, Reader's Digest, Psychology Today, and on PBS, ABC, FOX, and NBC.Her new book, The Formula of Desire, is out in the US in early August and in the UK and Europe on 24 September, available on Amazon and in all good bookshops.About SuzanneSuzanne Noble is a sex and relationship expert, author, and host of the Sex Advice for Seniors podcast—one of the top-rated shows empowering people 50+ to embrace confident, joyful intimacy. Known for her candid, warm, and often humorous approach, Suzanne challenges age-related taboos, misinformation, and awkward conversations about sex after 50. She helps millions around the world navigate their sexual lives with pleasure, connection, and self-assurance. Because life is too short for bad sex... or silence about it.Connect With SuzanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexadviceforseniorsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexadviceforseniorsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexadviceforseniorsSubstack: https://www.sexadviceforseniors.comWant More?Visit the Website: https://sexadviceforseniors.com — includes FREE guides and resources for better sex at any age.Free Downloadable Guide: 10 Most Overlooked Secrets to Better Sex PDF: https://subscribepage.io/suzannenoblefreebieSign Up for My FREE Newsletter: https://sexadviceforseniors.comOvercome Erectile Dysfunction & Stay Firm: https://www.stayfirmprogram.comCheck Out My Storefront for Better Sex: https://zaap.bio/stayfirmInterested in 1:1 Coaching or Custom Sex Advice for Seniors Sessions? https://tidycal.com/suzannenoble/30-minute-mentoringRelated EpisodesWhy Long-Term Couples Drift Apart—and the Simple Habit That Brings Them Back - https://www.sexadviceforseniors.com/p/why-couples-lose-the-spark-and-howThe Surprising 69% of Women Unhappy in Sex... and How to Fix It - https://www.sexadviceforseniors.com/p/the-surprising-69-of-women-unhappySex, Chocolate & Midlife Desire: How to Reclaim Your Pleasure in Menopause with Dr. Kelly Barron - https://www.sexadviceforseniors.com/p/why-sex-changes-after-menopause-an This is a public episode. 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A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

Stocks are rallying across the board as mega-cap tech stocks help drive the gains in the market. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on-set by Michael Landsberg (Landsberg Bennett Private Wealth CIO) and Jay Peters (NewEdge Wealth Portfolio Manager) to discuss their market views and how investors should be trading the recent volatility. Yardeni Research President, Ed Yardeni, also joins the anchors in-studio to debate how Fed Chairman Warsh is handling his new position with CNBC's Rick Santelli. Meanwhile, Entergy CEO, Drew Marsh, sits down for an exclusive interview to break down his company's power pledge and the recent nationwide surge in data center demand that we've been seeing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

In today's Digest, we cover digital publisher revenues falling 4.55% in Q1 2026 as AI disruption bites, Shein swinging to a US$99m quarterly loss ahead of its Hong Kong IPO, and Amazon Ads and Octave striking a deal to bring News UK's audio brands to Amazon DSP. 

Rachel Weaver joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about the mysterious illness she lived with for nearly two decades, seeing 30-40 doctors and spending 18 years in the medical system, the toll of dwelling in the kingdom of the sick, writing as a process of distillation, writing as refuge, raising tension without wearing the reader out, making narrative threads work together, the fluidity of memoir manuscripts, endings that resonate with beginnings, avoiding vindictiveness after the first draft, pulling readers inside our experience with specificity and particularity, and her new memoir Dizzy.   Also in this episode: -narrative medicine -the power dynamics of the medical system -staying in our physical experience to write    Books mentioned in this episode: -How to be Sick Toni Bernhard Rachel Weaver's novel Point of Direction was named a Top Ten Book To Pick Up Now by Oprah Magazine and won the Willa Cather Award for Fiction. Rachel's newest book, Dizzy, an “arresting new memoir” according to Maureen Corrigan on NPR's Fresh Air, published in February of 2026. Her second novel The Last Run, is forthcoming in June 2026 with Lake Union Publishing. Prior to earning her MFA in Writing and Poetics at Naropa University, Rachel worked for the Forest Service in Alaska studying bears, raptors and songbirds. She teaches at Wilkes University and Lighthouse Writers Workshop and holds a CPA in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University. For more information visit https://rachelweaver.net/   Connect with Rachel: Website: https://rachelweaver.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587520026172 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelweaver2222/?hl=en Dizzy on NPR: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/09/nx-s1-5704301/dizzy-book-review-rachel-weaver Course: Save Yourself Years of Drafting: https://www.rachelweaver.net/save-yourself-years-of-drafting-course Book Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Dizzy-Memoir-Connective-Rachel-Weaver/dp/1959000748 Book Purchase https://bookshop.org/p/books/dizzy-a-memoir-rachel-susan-weaver/dd0268049e6165a1 – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book.   More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social

Matty Dalrymple talks with Mark Leslie Lefebvre about BUILDING AN AUTHENTIC AUTHOR BRAND, including how your brand already exists whether or not you have consciously shaped it, using reader feedback and comparable authors to identify your strongest brand signals, balancing consistency with experimentation, and connecting authentically with readers without sharing more of your personal life than feels comfortable.   Interview video at https://tinyurl.com/TIA346YT Show notes at https://theindyauthor.substack.com/ (subscribers get exclusive content and benefits)   If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple   Mark Leslie Lefebvre's first short story was published in 1992, the same year he started working in the book industry. He has published over thirty-five books under the name Mark Leslie that include thrillers and fiction, paranormal non-fiction and anthologies. Under his full name, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, he writes books to help authors navigate publishing. His industry experience includes President of the Canadian Booksellers Association, Director of Author Relations and Self-Publishing for Rakuten Kobo, Director of Business Development for Draft2Digital, and Professional Advisor for Sheridan College's Creative Writing and Publishing Honours Program. Mark lives in Waterloo, Ontario.   Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. More at mattydalrymple.com. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she's learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She writes nonfiction books for authors; her articles have appeared in Writer's Digest magazine; and she is a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors. More at theindyauthor.com. She also guides professionals in building their presence through a sideline or second act through her platform From Expertise to Authority. More at theindyauthor.com/authority.

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

In today's Digest, we look at China fining Trip.com US$765m for monopolistic conduct, WBD taking Amazon to court over alleged executive poaching, and a podcast industry coalition proposing new standards for measurement and attribution.

390: Lab grown meat is now officially approved in the U.S., and in this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down exactly what that means for you. I'll explain how cultivated meat is made, why several states are pushing back with bans, and why labeling these products is still so confusing. I'll also share the major companies producing lab grown meat, discuss the claims around sustainability, and dive into the potential health concerns and safety questions that still remain. If you've been wondering whether lab grown meat is already making its way onto grocery store shelves and how to identify it, this episode will give you the information you need to make informed choices. Topics Discussed: → What is Lab-Grown Meat → How to Spot Lab-Grown Meat → Lab-Grown Meat Labels → Lab-Grown Meat Companies → Lab-Grown Meat Risks As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/  and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:16 - Lab-Grown Meat Is Now Approved → 00:04:00 - FDA Approval & State Bans Explained → 00:05:28 - Which States Ban Lab-Grown Meat? → 00:05:42 - How to Spot Lab-Grown Meat Labels → 00:07:56 - Is Lab-Grown Meat Better for the Environment? → 00:09:48 - Health Risks & Safety Concerns → 00:15:00 - Companies Producing Lab-Grown Meat → 00:20:32 - Should You Be Concerned?Further Listening: → Lab Grown Meat, Meat Glue, & Mixing Different Animals To Create 80/20 Ground Meat | Will Harris Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was livestreamed on July 26, 2026.Business, the economy, and you—read Dr. Cotto's Digest for the story of your life: ⁠https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/status/2081463923048362370⁠Full access to Dr. Cotto's Digest is only $3.00/month. Subscribe to this account for the plain truth about business and economic news that shapes your life: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/creator-subscriptions/subscribe⁠

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

A new Craftwork conversation with April Dávila, author of Sit Write Here: 6 Mindfulness Practices to Help You Write More and Suffer Less (St. Martin's Essentials). April Dávila is an award-winning author, speaker, and writing coach. Publishers Weekly called her debut novel, 142 Ostriches, a "vivid, uplifting debut" and the book went on to win the WILLA Award for Women Writing the West. Writer's Digest listed her blog (at aprildavila.com) as one of the Best 101 Websites for Writers and she is the creator of the Sit Write Here writing coaching program, helping writers quiet their inner critics, overcome writer's block, and edit more effectively. *** Today's episode is brought to you by Rula. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rula.com/otherppl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. *** ⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, etc. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Brad Listi's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was livestreamed on July 22, 2026.Business, the economy, and you—read Dr. Cotto's Digest for the story of your life: https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/status/2081463923048362370Full access to Dr. Cotto's Digest is only $3.00/month. Subscribe to this account for the plain truth about business and economic news that shapes your life: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/creator-subscriptions/subscribe⁠

This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, July 26th. In this week's issue, we examine how a new generation of creators and internet-native IP — sometimes memes or worlds that no one owns — are starting to take the entertainment world by storm in new ways.You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/how-online-fandom-is-rewriting-the-ip-playbookCheck out Naavik's fractional talent network: https://naavik.co/fractional-talent/ Meet with Naavik at Gamescom: https://naavik.typeform.com/to/qE3Yw6pa?typeform-source=www.dropbox.com Want to explore working with Naavik? Shoot us a note: https://naavik.co/contact-us/ Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch our episodes: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Same Time, Same Station 07269/2026 Anne Blyth Part 2. “Radio Reader’s Digest” 04/29/1948 (112) We Shook the Family Tree. Ann Blyth. “Suspense” 11/11/1948 Muddy Track Edward Obrien and Ann Blyth. “The Lux Radio Theater” 03/17/1952 (783) Top O’ The Morning. Dennis Day, Ann Blythe, Barry FitzGerald. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

Same Time, Same Station 07269/2026 Anne Blyth Part 2. “Radio Reader’s Digest” 04/29/1948 (112) We Shook the Family Tree. Ann Blyth. “Suspense” 11/11/1948 Muddy Track Edward Obrien and Ann Blyth. “The Lux Radio Theater” 03/17/1952 (783) Top O’ The Morning. Dennis Day, Ann Blythe, Barry FitzGerald. If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

In this digest Amanda and Samuel look at if and when writing and reading help us make a difference. Amanda shares some of her reflections in writing her new book Conscious Tribes, and together they compare the idea of writing as a conversation with the reader and writing as an act of persuasion used to convince the reader of a particular way of thinking.Borrowing insights from Chris Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Odssey and Hannah Arendt's exploration of public and private, and story, they explore what it means to tell (and retell) our stories, and to share stories with others in mind.You can find our more and order Amanda's book Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference here.========For more about ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more about Samuel:Personal site: https://www.samuelmchu.comThe Campaign for Hong Kong: https://www.thecampaignforhongkong.orgDemocracy in Flight: https://www.democracyinflight.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelmchuTwitter/X: https://x.com/samuelmchuFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelmchuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelmchuFor more about Amanda:Personal site: https://amandatattersall.com/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallAmanda's new books are called People Power in Cities & Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

Every storyteller eventually asks the same question: Does my story matter?But what does “matter” actually mean?Is it popularity? Awards? Cultural influence? A happy ending? A clean story? The right genre?In this episode of The Storyteller's Mission, Zena Dell Lowe challenges common assumptions about meaningful storytelling and explores the deeper qualities that make stories endure.A truly meaningful story does more than entertain. It reveals truth about the human condition, awakens longing, enlarges compassion, strengthens hope, and points us toward something greater than ourselves.Zena shares 7 tests of a story that matters and invites writers to consider a deeper calling: not simply creating stories people consume, but stories that transform the people who encounter them.What story changed your life? Share your answer with us.Watch this episode on YouTubeFree Resources for Writers:Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO Free Video Tutorial for ScreenwritingSign up for The Storyteller's Digest, my exclusive bi-monthly newsletter for writers and storytellers. Each edition delivers an insightful article or practical writing tip straight from me, designed to help you master your craft and tell compelling stories.The Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube.  Subscribe to our channel and never miss a new episode or announcement.

Beyond the Digest: July 2026Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles from JAMA Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASPS). Articles featured in this episode include: “Understanding factors impacting quality of life in patients with keratinocyte carcinoma: A cross-sectional analysis of Mohs surgery patients” in JAAD“Comparison of complication rates for paramedian forehead flaps performed outpatient versus inpatient: A single-center retrospective study” in JAAD“Shifts in procedural dermatology: Increasing role of PAs and NPs across lesion sizes and repairs-2007-2023 MarketScan claims analysis” in JAAD“Cartilage grafts for alar reconstruction in nasolabial interpolation flap surgery may negatively affect breathing function and cosmesis: A retrospective study” in JAAD Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Yesul Kim, MD, Beyond the Digest Co-host and features Caresse Gamret, MD and Sydney Proffer, MD, MS for the July episode.Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

Samsung announced new foldables including a phone with an unfolded aspect ratio that makes it wider than it is tall. Plus OpenAI released some details about how one of its agents broke out of a sandbox and hacked Hugging Face to find the solutions to a benchmark challenge. And we debate a recent Redfin poll on how Americans feel about data centers being built in their neighborhood. Finally its the end of the week and we got some Zillow game show action. Can you figure out the price before the panel does? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Sam and Edgar discuss the latest developments surrounding the Iran war, the upcoming Israeli elections, Hamas disbanding the Gaza government and, of course, the World Cup. To listen to the episode ad-free subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/kalampodcastFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kalampodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

Deborah Shepherd joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about the large age gap in her first marriage and having mixed feelings about the love story of her youth, the titillation of secrecy and huge risks she took in her personal life, how women were seen, feeling protective of our younger selves, power imbalances in relationships, complicated mother-daughter dynamics, not being sure she could write this book, asking a lot of questions of herself and on the page, thinking about the reader, and her new memoir An Old Man's Darling.   Ronit's upcoming workshop: Writing Dynamic Memoir: From Lived Experience to Gripping Story https://www.lmcmurtrylitcenter.org/workshops/writing-dynamic-memoir-from-lived-experience-to-gripping-story   Also in this episode: - opting for a prologue - finding a community of memoirists - working with a developmental editor   Books mentioned in this episode: - Writing Hard Stories by Melanie Brooks - Motherland by Elissa Altman - Fierce Attachments by Vivian Gornick   Deborah K. Shepherd's memoir about her age-gap first marriage, An Old Man's Darling, has just been published by Heliotrope Books. Her first novel, So Happy Together, came out in 2021, when she was 74. Her essays have appeared in Oldster Magazine; Motherwell ; Herstry; InShort Journal; FauxMoir ; Eat, Darling, Eat, and more. She earned a Master of Social Worker degree in 1992 and spent much of her career focused on the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault and the provision of services to survivors. The mother of two and grandmother of two, Deborah lives in Maine with one husband and one sweet, jaunty rescue dog. You can find her at deborahshepherdwrites.com   Connect with Deborah: Website: deborahshepherdwrites.com Facebook: Deborah K. Shepherd Author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkshdw74/?hl=en – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book.   More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social

Matty Dalrymple talks with Kevin Hall about BOOK MARKETING ON A BUDGET, including how to pitch print publications, radio stations, and libraries with a brief, targeted email; why alumni associations are an overlooked goldmine for book exposure; how to navigate paid media opportunities; and the three Cs—collaboration, community, and consistency—that underpin sustainable, low-cost author marketing.   Interview video at https://www.youtube.com/@TheIndyAuthorPodcast/podcasts Show notes at https://theindyauthor.substack.com/ (subscribers get exclusive content and benefits).   If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple   Kevin M. Hall is a memoirist, storyteller, and independent author of four multi-genre, non-fiction books, including his latest: Book Marketing on a Budget – Simple Steps for New Authors. After a 40+ year career in corporate America he began writing, inspired by his grandchildren's questions about what it was like when he was growing up. He favors lived experience over theory and steady progress over hype, sharing practical, low-cost strategies that help authors reach readers through outreach, relationships, and consistency.   Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. More at mattydalrymple.com. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she's learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She writes nonfiction books for authors; her articles have appeared in Writer's Digest magazine; and she is a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors. More at theindyauthor.com. She also guides professionals in building their presence through a sideline or second act through her platform From Expertise to Authority. More at theindyauthor.com/authority.

Buffalo, New York has called itself the City of Good Neighbors since 1940, and in 2023 Reader's Digest even voted it the nicest city in America. But is it true? In this episode of Unpacked by Afar, host Aislyn Greene turns a Buffalo travel story into a bigger question: what does it actually take to turn a stranger into a neighbor? We begin 150 years ago, on the East Side patch that grew into the second-largest Polish community in the world and the birthplace of Dyngus Day, one of the most joyful traditions in American travel culture. Then we follow that same ground to today, where newcomers from Burma, Congo, Iraq, and Afghanistan are remaking the city block by block. This is cultural travel at its richest: the refugee resettlement workers who set up a family's home before they arrive, the volunteers who knock on the door, and one man's first snow-covered year going from guest to Buffalonian. If you love travel stories about the people who make a place, this Buffalo travel episode is a love letter to the city's neighborhoods and the neighbors rebuilding them. It's also a reminder that the most meaningful, responsible travel often means slowing down to notice who actually lives somewhere. Where to go to explore Buffalo Dyngus Day — The water-and-pussy-willow spring celebration through the Historic Polonia District, the largest Dyngus Day anywhere outside Poland. Broadway Market — The 130-plus-year-old public market at the heart of the old Polish East Side, still going strong. Buffalo Central Terminal — The grand, once-abandoned Art Deco railroad terminal now being restored, and where the Dyngus Day parade ends. Journey's End Refugee Services — Learn about the Home Again program, volunteer, or donate to help welcome Buffalo's newest neighbors. Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens — Where Ko Ko finally found a mango tree, and a green escape from a long Buffalo winter. Plan your own trip with our Buffalo travel guide. Chapters 00:00 — Dyngus Day 02:00 — City of Good Neighbors 06:00 — Building Polonia 14:00 — A New Wave 22:00 — From Guest to Buffalonian Follow Unpacked by Afar for more on where to go next, and let this be your guide to a side of Buffalo travel most visitors never see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can rent a bedroom where a little girl in a yellow dress still hums lullabies, a miner's casita in a Texas ghost town, or a schoolhouse tucked inside a working cemetery — and every one of these haunted Airbnbs is bookable tonight.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AirBNBREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3s9xb4btFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Spending the night in a haunted house is always unnerving, but would you pay for the experience? If you're looking for a spooky escape, maybe you could try a haunted AirBNB! You might not rest in peace in these haunted homes, but you're bound to have a memorable night preparing for paranormal activity, seeking the supernatural, and greeting ghosts. (Book A Stay At a Haunted AirBNB) *** Sawney Bean, said to be the leader of a 45-member clan in Scotland, is infamously accused of murdering and cannibalizing over 1,000 people in the early 16th century. His story inspired the horror film, ‘The Hills Have Eyes.' But did Sawney Bean ever truly exist? (The Man Who Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes') *** Nestled in the Kentish Weald, the quaint village of Stalisfield boasts a thousand-year-old church and timeless tranquility. But beneath its serene surface, whispers of ancient pagan rites and dark ceremonies linger. Could the chilling past of sacrificial rituals still echo through the village today? (The Stalisfield Blade) *** As dusk fell, a pickup truck pulled up to a motel outside Tarzana. Inside, Brother Elzibah and his monks prepared for a perilous mission, recording martyr statements and arming themselves with explosives. Their target on December 10, 1958: Krishna Venta, a self-styled prophet in Box Canyon. This night promised a dramatic showdown that would mark a violent chapter in the history of American spiritual communes, and the country's cults. (The Bizarre Story Behind The Suicide Bombing Of A Southern California Cult)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:41.053 = Show Open00:04:08.300 = Book A Stay At a Haunted AirBNB00:27:56.736 = The Man Who Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes' ***00:32:42.960 = The Stalisfield Blade00:40:06.667 = The Bizarre Story Behind the Suicide Bombing of a Southern California Cult ***00:51:40.417 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Stalisfield Blade” by Ken DaSilva-Hill (used with permission)“The Bizarre Story Behind The Suicide Bombing Of A SoCal Cult” by Mattew Duersten, LAist, December 10, 2018: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4s27xpf7“The Man Who Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes'” source: Leah Silverman at AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8zy3ec“Book A Stay At a Haunted AirBNB” sources: Lauren Mack at TimeOut.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h75fc6c; Daily Barringer and Caitlin Morton at Thrillest.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8eubbj; Jersey Griggs at TheDiscoverer.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yttxryn6; Marissa Laliberte at Reader's Digest:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p86y2em; Julie Pennell at Today.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kwzmdfs; Alexa Erickson at FamilyHandyman.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8w39nh(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: April 29, 2024This episode of Weird Darkness roams from haunted rental homes you can book for the night to a Scottish cannibal legend, a Kentish village's whispered sacrifice rites, and the dynamite that ended a Southern California cult.It opens with a tour of haunted Airbnbs scattered across the United States and beyond, from Hobo Hill House in Jefferson City, Missouri — a 1910 American Foursquare where sightings of a man in a top hat drove the Clark family out and onto "The Dead Files" — to the Parks-Bowman Mansion in New Orleans, where guests booking the dead girl's bedroom report a young spirit in a yellow dress who hums lullabies and paces with a limp. The Kahn Hotel in Jefferson, Texas has logged over 300 paranormal investigations and one recording of a woman's scream followed by a gunshot; Farnam Manor in Richfield, Ohio traces its haunting to the owner's daughter drowning in a well in 1834; and a converted 1900 schoolhouse sits inside Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson, New York, complete with an 18th-century opium wedding bed. The Creole Mansion in New Orleans, built in 1855 for Louise Vitry, and the Terlingua ghost-town casita overlooking Big Bend round out a list that stretches from Salem, Massachusetts to York, England.From there the episode turns to Sawney Bean, the legendary patriarch of a 45-member clan said to have lived in Bennane Cave along the Scottish coast, robbing, murdering, and cannibalizing more than 1,000 travelers across roughly 25 years before King James VI led a manhunt that ended in the men being executed and the women burned at the stake. Historical records first mention Bean in 1755, a century after he supposedly lived, and Scottish historian Dr. Louise Yeoman argues the tale may have started as English propaganda, with the name "Sawney" serving as a period slur against Scots. Wes Craven credited the Bean legend as the direct inspiration for his film The Hills Have Eyes.Next comes Stalisfield, a tiny hamlet in the Kentish Weald with a thousand-year-old church and The Plough Inn, where old villagers speak of pagan harvest rites tied to a flint sacrifice knife hewn from Kentish stone. The stories describe animals slaughtered on a sarsen stone and, in the darkest tellings, a golden-haired virgin tied to a stake, dismembered with the flint blade, her blood collected in a golden vessel and her ashes mixed with seed and scattered into the corners of the fields — corners locals still avoid after dark, marked by their overgrowth.The episode closes with Krishna Venta, born Francis Herman Pencovic in San Francisco in 1911, a barefoot self-styled prophet who claimed to have been born half a million years earlier on a planet called Neophrates and founded the WKFL Foundation on a 23-acre glen in Box Canyon. Two disaffected monks, Ralph Muller and Peter Kamenoff — who had taken the names Elzibah and Jeroham and accused Venta of sleeping with their wives — recorded martyr statements at a Tarzana motel and drove to the commune on December 10, 1958 with twenty sticks of dynamite in a musette bag. The blast lifted the top off the stone monastery, was heard more than 20 miles away, and killed ten people, including Venta, Cardinal Gene, and two children from the dormitories, seven-year-old Keela Baker and eleven-year-old Elwyn; survivors later scattered into other movements, among them members who died in Jonestown alongside Jim Jones' Peoples Temple in 1978.

388: Cacao butter is often overlooked, but it may be one of the best foods for supporting metabolic health. In this episode, I'm breaking down what cacao butter is, how it differs from cacao powder, and the surprising benefits of the unique fatty acid it contains. We'll discuss how cacao butter may support fat burning, insulin sensitivity, blood sugar balance, and reduced sugar cravings, plus simple ways to add it to your daily routine. Topics Discussed: → What cacao butter is and how it differs from cacao powder → The role of stearic acid in fat burning and metabolic health → How cacao butter may support insulin sensitivity and reduce sugar cravings → The key nutrients and health benefits found in cacao butter → Easy ways to incorporate cacao butter into your daily routine As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest  and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps: → 00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:54 - Why Cacao Butter Is an Underrated Superfood → 00:05:48 - What Cacao Butter Is (and What It Isn't) → 00:06:45 - Stearic Acid & the Metabolic Benefits of Cacao Butter → 00:08:26 - How Cacao Butter Helps Reduce Sugar Cravings → 00:09:01 - Additional Nutrients & Health Benefits → 00:09:34 - How to Add Cacao Butter to Your Diet → 00:10:36 - Choosing a High-Quality Cacao Butter → 00:11:08 - Final Takeaways Further Listening: → The Hidden Dangers of Xanthan Gum + How It Affects Your Gut | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was livestreamed on July 20, 2026.Business, the economy, and you—read Dr. Cotto's Digest for the story of your life: ⁠https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/status/2078825198544134568⁠Full access to Dr. Cotto's Digest is only $3.00/month. Subscribe to this account for the plain truth about business and economic news that shapes your life: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/creator-subscriptions/subscribe⁠

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Can AI save wildlife and win over humans? While Meta's smart glasses battle public side-eye, physical AI is surging. Nvidia just united 22 Japanese robotics giants under its new open-world model, while Boston Dynamics is testing its Spot robot to trot deliveries straight to your door. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Blair Bazdarich, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

387: Get food freedom from food addiction while saving money at the same time! I have Coach Lynda Barco on with me today, and in our conversation we discuss how she was able to lose weight, reduce pain, and break free from her past food addiction by going carnivore—and how you can too! We discuss common misconceptions around the carnivore diet, including whether it causes constipation or actually helps relieve it, whether eating red meat will cause a heart attack, why we need cholesterol for hormone production, and whether going carnivore saves you money or drains your bank account. Coach Lynda also shares how her own daughter, who was hospitalized and nearly died from ulcerative colitis, was able to go into remission after adopting a carnivore diet. So if you've been carnivore-curious and want to test it out for yourself, this episode gives tips on how to get started and what not to do when first beginning the carnivore diet. Topics Discussed: → How the carnivore diet has helped others → How the carnivore diet gives you food freedom → Misconceptions about the carnivore diet → Constipation relief → Remission from colitis → Tips for going carnivore → Finding what works for you As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 10% → Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:04:12 - Rapid Fire Questions → 00:05:26 - Meet Lynda Barco → 00:06:19 - Diet Before Carnivore → 00:11:24 - Carnivore + Constipation  → 00:14:22 - Carnivore Misconceptions   → 00:17:40 - Nutrient Deficiency  → 00:21:45 - Lynda's Daughter  → 00:31:29 - Going Off Carnivore  → 00:35:19 - Carnivore Mistakes  → 00:39:42 - Men vs Women  → 00:44:35 - Going Of The Carnivore Diet  → 00:46:31 - Trying Carnivore   Further Listening: → Ex-Vegan Turned Carnivore & Should We Really Be Eating a Stick of Butter a Day? | Bella Ma Check Out Lynda Barco: → Go Carnivore App → Website  → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices