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Pisces season brings us to the final waters of the zodiac.This is a time when the edges between worlds soften — when intuition heightens, dreams become louder, and many of us feel a little more sensitive to life itself.In this episode, rather than focusing on a traditional astrological forecast or the many planetary transits moving through the sky, we explore Pisces as an archetypal teacher.What does this season invite us to feel?What qualities does Pisces awaken in the body, psyche, and spirit?And how can we move with this current rather than resisting it?We begin by exploring the foundations of Pisces — its element, modality, and place as the final sign of the zodiac — and why this position in the wheel carries such profound meaning.Pisces is the place where everything dissolves back into the great ocean of life before the cycle begins again.Because of this, many people notice themselves feeling:• Dreamy, floaty or a bit spacey• More tired or energetically porous• Emotionally sensitive and deeply empathic• Overwhelmed by noise, stimulation, or the pace of the world• Drawn toward solitude, quiet, and reflectionPisces season also opens the door to the dream realm, imagination, intuition, and the wider natural world — reminding us that life is far more mysterious than the rational mind often allows.But like all archetypes, Pisces carries both gifts and shadows. When its energy becomes imbalanced, we may find ourselves slipping into escapism, numbing out, or dissolving healthy boundaries.In this conversation, we explore how to move through this season with awareness — honouring the call for rest, protecting our energetic boundaries, and listening more closely to the quiet whispers of the inner world.Pisces ultimately reminds us of something ancient and simple:We are not separate from life.We are part of the same dreaming ocean.And sometimes the invitation is simply to soften… and remember WHAT we are.EPISODE RESOURCES:Episode: 141 Womb Oracle Dreaming: Feminine Dreamwork with the Land, Body & Soul with Stella Porta: Spotify or AppleSong: Silent Spirit - King Gizz (they're not on Spotify anymore)If this episode landed for you - let me know!Drop a comment or shoot me a DM and share you experience of Pisces Season!Remember to subscribe, rate and review - it's so very much appreciated!

Have you ever wondered why some people seem particularly drawn to conspiracy theories, even when the evidence doesn't support them? New research suggests the answer may have less to do with intelligence or critical thinking, and more to do with how people naturally process information. A study published in the journal Cognitive Processing found that people who strongly prefer order, patterns, and structured explanations may be more likely to find conspiracy theories appealing. What's interesting is that this can happen even when those people are perfectly capable of scientific reasoning. The appeal of a simple explanation The world is complicated, events are messy, unpredictable, and often confusing. Conspiracy theories offer something very tempting: a tidy explanation for chaos. They connect dots, assign motives, and turn uncertainty into a clear story. For people who naturally look for structure and patterns, that kind of explanation can feel satisfying. Researchers describe this thinking style as “systemising.” Systemising is the tendency to interpret the world by identifying patterns and rules that explain how things work. People who score highly on systemising often enjoy solving puzzles, analysing systems, or finding logical frameworks that make sense of complex information. In the study, researchers looked at more than 550 participants and identified different thinking styles. They found that people with strong systemising tendencies were more likely to believe conspiracy theories, even if they demonstrated strong reasoning skills. The reason? Conspiracy theories often present events in a way that appears highly structured and internally consistent. Loose ends get tied together. Coincidences become evidence. Complex events get reduced to a clear narrative. The problem is that once someone adopts a structured explanation, it can be difficult to let go of it. Why beliefs can stick, even when new evidence appears Participants who strongly preferred structured explanations were less likely to change their views when presented with new evidence. This doesn't necessarily mean someone is irrational. Instead, it reflects how their brain prefers to organise information. The desire for a coherent system can sometimes override the willingness to question the system itself. Why this matters Conspiracy theories aren't just harmless speculation. They can erode trust in institutions, influence public health decisions, increase anxiety, damage relationships, and spread misinformation. Understanding why people believe them is therefore important. The research suggests that simply presenting facts may not always be enough to change someone's mind. If conspiracy beliefs satisfy deeper psychological needs, like the desire for order and predictability, then addressing misinformation may require more than just correcting the record. It may also require recognising how different people make sense of the world. A reminder about human thinking Perhaps the most important takeaway from this research is that belief in conspiracy theories isn't always about poor reasoning. Sometimes it's about the human desire to make sense of uncertainty. Our brains are pattern-finding machines, most of the time that ability helps us navigate the world. Understanding that tendency may be one of the most powerful tools we have for recognising misinformation, both in others, and in ourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drawn by local legend, four friends venture deep into the Adirondacks in search of the Hollow Men. When the forest begins to whisper back, what they find is a hunger older than flesh. Written By: Robbie HyneNarrated By: Patrick LuwisCollection Theme"Among Us": Stories about Aliens, Skinwalkers & Other InvadersOTHER CREDITS:Podcast Created, Produced & Edited by: Robbie HyneIntro & Outro Music by: Noah JamesPodcast Key Artwork by: Brendan Haley (insta: @haleydoodledo)Episode Artwork by: Robbie HyneFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the blistering Amargosa Desert of Nevada lies Devils Hole, a narrow limestone fissure dropping into a scalding, sapphire pool that descends into unmapped darkness. Scientists know it as the fragile home of the critically endangered Devils Hole pupfish, but locals remember it for something far more haunting.On a June night in 1965, four teenage boys from Las Vegas slipped past the fencing to explore the forbidden cavern. Drawn by rumors of an underwater world that “goes straight down like a pipe, then opens into a room… like infinity,” they dove into the hot, oxygen‑poor water. Only two made it back to the surface. A massive search followed, led by expert diver Jim Houtz, who descended more than 300 feet into the twisting chambers, but the missing boys were never found. Their disappearance remains one of the desert's most unsettling mysteriesThis episode unravels the strange duality of Devils Hole: a scientific treasure that reacts to distant earthquakes and shelters a species found nowhere else on Earth, and a place where human curiosity collided with unforgiving geology. We trace the boys' final known moments, the desperate rescue attempts, and the chilling reality of a cavern system so deep and complex that even today, its full extent is unknownSources:https://mojaveproject.org/dispatches-item/divining-devils-hole-part-1/?hl=en-CAhttps://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/devils-hole-pupfish-historic-diving-tragedy-17381968.php?hl=en-CAhttps://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/devils-hole-pupfish-historic-diving-tragedy-17381968.php?hl=en-CAhttps://www.americanscientist.org/article/the-phenotypic-plasticity-of-death-valleys-pupfish?hl=en-CAhttps://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/nature/devils-hole.htm?hl=en-CA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has drawn in countries across the Middle East. AFP has the latest. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward joins to discuss President Trump’s messaging about the conflict. Iranians in the country are having different reactions to the war and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. NPR’s Jane Arraf describes how some are processing the last few days. Plus, Texas voters head to the polls for a contentious GOP primary, and video of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s depositions in the House Jeffrey Epstein investigation was released. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Today, we are excited to welcome entrepreneur Megan Gross, founder of The Bonsoir, a boutique events firm that curates high-touch small events to bring startups and investors together. Megan is currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is expanding into South Florida. In this episode, she shares her journey, highlighting small, personalized events as the future of business relationships. Megan's Journey After college, Megan moved to Las Vegas to work for nightclubs, restaurants, and a major pool party. Drawn by a lifelong dream to live in Paris, she worked at the exclusive club Matignon near the Champs-Élysées as a VIP host. Although it failed to unfold as planned, it redirected her to the Bay Area, where she immersed herself in the startup ecosystem. After working on a platform of extraordinary experiences and then at Mastercard, she launched The Bonsoir as a niche, designing intimate gatherings for founders and investors,  blending hospitality and bold creativity. Bold Risks Megan believes in trusting her instincts and taking big risks, even without every detail in place. Her move to Paris and then into entrepreneurship were not calculated step-by-step strategies. They were decisions rooted in her conviction. Things did not always work out as expected, but each step redirected her toward something more aligned with her. A Competitive Advantage From the years she spent working at nightclubs, restaurants, and large-scale pool parties, Megan learned relationship skills that corporate settings seldom provide. Reading a room, remembering names, managing personalities, and creating the right energy are all directly applicable to business. As technology and automation grow, these human-centered skills become even more valuable in a digital-first world, where authentic connections truly stand out. Building Without Traditional Frameworks Launching her company without agency or corporate training forced Megan to create her own systems. Although it initially felt like a disadvantage, it allowed her to innovate beyond standard industry templates. She sources vendors from unexpected places, leverages global relationships, and builds unconventional events. The Purpose–People–Process Framework Connection can be engineered when purpose, people, and processes align. Purpose defines the specific goal of the gathering. People determine who must be in the room—and who should not. The process covers every touchpoint, from invitation wording to seating charts to follow-up. When those circles intersect, connections form intentionally rather than by accident. The Gather Method Megan's GATHER method is an acronym for her six event strategy components: Guest List, Atmosphere, Timing, High Touch, End Game, and Relationships. The Guest List is the most critical decision. Atmosphere sets the emotional tone. Timing ensures real interaction, and High Touch keeps her experiences personal and intentional. The End Game clarifies measurable outcomes, and Relationships are Megan's ultimate objective, with the event serving as the vehicle instead of the destination. Why Smaller Is More Powerful Megan believes intimacy drives impact. Her ideal event has fewer than 20 people, as that allows depth of conversation and meaningful follow-ups. Instead of a massive gathering, she recommends smaller, recurring events that build layered relationships over time. Scarcity and selectivity tend to elevate perceived value and strengthen engagement. Scaling a High-Touch Business Scaling micro-events presents unique challenges. Megan addressed this by productizing her dinner format, standardizing structure while keeping personalization intact. She built operational systems and hired leadership support, even when stepping away from production felt difficult. Delegation allowed her to grow without compromising on quality. Why AI Increases the Demand for In-Person Events As AI accelerates digital interaction, in-person gatherings become more valuable. When it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish what is real online, physical presence can build trust. Technology may automate communication, but it cannot replicate a shared human experience. BIO: Megan Gross is the founder of The Bon Soir, a boutique events firm that brings together investors and startups through smart, high-touch events that build trust and accelerate deal flow. Her training comes from running high-pressure nightclubs in Las Vegas. She later worked at a unicorn startup acquired by Mastercard, helped launch Mastercard's global Priceless Experiences platform, led a global community dining initiative at Airbnb, and built The Bon Soir into a go-to event partner for venture firms. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, hosts The Supper Club in San Francisco, curates private dinners for funds, and produces one of the largest events in the VC platform community. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter Connect with Megan Gross On LinkedIn The Bon Soir  

The RAIN step back into Eiden expecting answers, but instead find questions waiting for them. Whispers move through the city, warnings arrive from unexpected places, and something across the bay refuses to be ignored. What lies beyond the water… and why does it feel like the city is holding its breath? 

How Can I Be Drawn to Such Things? – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher O.M.V. Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor reflect on spiritual desolation through Beth's story. After a draining day, she feels too discouraged to pray and instead turns to gossip, television, and social media, ending the night ashamed. ... Read more The post SISL7 – How Can I Be Drawn to Such Things? – Struggles in the Spiritual Life with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

In this conversation, Britten welcomes TMT 2025 alums Christine Gutierrez, Kate Eastridge, and Katrine Waugh to reflect on what it was like to ride the emotional waves of The Magician's Table through the lens of the Prince of Cups. Together, they share how they found the container, what they brought to practice, and what unfolded as they entered initiation weekend, navigated vulnerability, strengthened self-trust, and emerged with deeper confidence in their magic. This episode traces the arc of saying yes, being held, and carrying the medicine forward into the world.   Topics They Cover:  How each of them found The Magician's Table: from podcast serendipity to repeated returns to the sales page to the quiet build-up of the idea that they can be a part of this bigger thing What they brought to the container (mediumship, astrology, tarot) and how their practice evolved through consistent weekly readings and exchange The initiation weekend experience and what it felt like to enter a structured, intimate space that is designed to hold you The emotional rhythm of the container: nervousness, imposter feelings, surprise and delight, strengthening self-trust, and the feeling of time outside of time The power of structure and community: being witnessed, building integrity, honing skills, and learning to hold space for others  What it felt like to close the container and why they'd say yes again (and encourage others to honor the pull if they feel it) THE DOORS TO THE 2026 MAGICIAN'S TABLE ARE NOW OPEN! The Magicians of the Class of 2026 are taking their seats!  THE DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY NIGHT, MARCH 4! The only way to apply to TMT is to be on the mailing list. Join it now and you will receive the link to the application. About Christine Gutierrez: Christine is a certified hypnotist, performer, writer, spirit channel and mother. A student and practitioner of meditation for three decades, she creates calm, sacred spaces designed to support transformation and inner exploration. Her approach is intuitive, compassionate, and collaborative, with each journey uniquely crafted—whether guiding someone to ease anxiety, release limiting patterns, or deepen spiritual insight. Christine believes that both the subconscious and the luminous field hold hidden keys to growth and healing, waiting to be discovered. Her training includes certification as a hypnotist through the Hypnosis Motivation Institute and ongoing study in Evidence Based Hypnosis with Desiree Eckert. She has also studied spirit channeling and mediumship under the mentorship of Allison Pharmakis, founder of Medium for the Message. LINKS: http://www.theluminousfield.co https://theluminousfield.beehiiv.com/   About Kate Eastridge: With more than twenty years working behind the scenes in film and television, Kate Eastridge built a career helping bring imagined worlds to life. Before she ever stepped onto a set, she was captivated by stories of reinvention and reckoning blended with the farcical rhythm and profound questions of an existential comedy.   Drawn to stories that bend time such as Groundhog Day and Palm Springs or the sudden presence of an omniscient voice narrating one's life in Stranger Than Fiction.  Kate seeks stories about awareness. About how one's perceptions might change when we shine a light on the cycle of what's happening right now.   Kate's original fascination with astrology and use of tarot as tools for creative writing and character development led her to explore how tools of divination to prompt reflection while laughing her way through her own hero's journey.    If you feel inspired to walk with her ... you can find Kate at kateeastridge.com  or @kate.eastridge on Instagram.     About Katrine Waugh: Katrine Waugh, she/her, is devoted to the consciousness of night, the liminal spaces which fertilize our waking moments. As an Astrologer and Artist she's passionate about helping people to remember their innate belonging to this universe. She believes that each revolution of breath is a birth which offers a return to our sacred inner flame which can never be extinguished. She is the Mother of two feisty girls and runs a House keeping business called "Mama's Twelfth House Cleaning". She considers all of her roles in life to be training for deeper understanding of how to hold space for reciprocity and care. You can find Katrine in her instagram page @GeminiiWaves where a garden of offerings are being planted, tended and will soon grow.  +++   Learn More about The Magician's Table:  The Magician's Table is a 3-month container for personal growth, community connection, and practice growing one's tools as an intuitive and magical practitioner. Doors open on Sunday, February 22nd, with an early bird window and a Pick Your Tuition model offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Britten invites you to take your time attuning to the container, exploring the course page, and feeling into whether this experience is a true yes for you. Join the waitlist: ​​https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist  Visit the course page: https://brittenlarue.com/course/the-magicians-table/    +++   Introducing the 13th Readers for 2026:  Arizona Smith: @arizonasmithhealing  Leanne Thurogood: @oftheearthesoteric Lily Hussey: @goodhussey Suprasensory Shahir: @suprasensoryshahir   +++   E M E R G E N C E  A S T R O L O G Y ⁠⁠https://brittenlarue.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittenlarue Order Living Astrology Join my newsletter here Check out my new podcast CRYSTAL BALLERS on Spotify, Podbean, and Apple.   +++   Podcast art: Angela George. Podcast music: Jonathan Koe.  

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This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWODenise Pridemore once believed her life was fairly normal—if you ignore the out-of-body experiences and the fact that she could see the dead in nearly every room she entered.Her earliest memory of the paranormal was a terrifying vision: watching her grandfather twist her grandmother's neck while she hovered helplessly outside her own body. It was an experience that blurred the line between nightmare and reality—and it was only the beginning.Years later, Denise felt an unexplainable pull to the location where her father lost his life, drawn both spiritually and physically to the scene. These encounters would shape her path and ultimately lead her to investigate some of the most notoriously haunted sites in the Midwest, including the Sallie House and McPike Mansion.Denise opens up about what it's like living between two worlds—where the dead are never truly out of sight, and the veil between realities feels dangerously thin.#TheGraveTalks #DenisePridemore #TheSallieHouse #McPikeMansion #HauntedMidwest #OutOfBodyExperience #ParanormalPodcast #SeeingTheDead #SpiritualExperiences #HauntedKansas #HauntedIllinois #LivingBetweenWorlds Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Denise Pridemore once believed her life was fairly normal—if you ignore the out-of-body experiences and the fact that she could see the dead in nearly every room she entered.Her earliest memory of the paranormal was a terrifying vision: watching her grandfather twist her grandmother's neck while she hovered helplessly outside her own body. It was an experience that blurred the line between nightmare and reality—and it was only the beginning.Years later, Denise felt an unexplainable pull to the location where her father lost his life, drawn both spiritually and physically to the scene. These encounters would shape her path and ultimately lead her to investigate some of the most notoriously haunted sites in the Midwest, including the Sallie House and McPike Mansion.Denise opens up about what it's like living between two worlds—where the dead are never truly out of sight, and the veil between realities feels dangerously thin.#TheGraveTalks #DenisePridemore #TheSallieHouse #McPikeMansion #HauntedMidwest #OutOfBodyExperience #ParanormalPodcast #SeeingTheDead #SpiritualExperiences #HauntedKansas #HauntedIllinois #LivingBetweenWorlds Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

This week on The Sunday Paper Review, Adrian Barry is joined in studio by athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy, and Olympic canoeist Jenny Egan.In this UNLOCKED section, they reflect on the FAI's confirmation that The Republic of Ireland will fulfil its Nations League fixtures with Israel. Want to listen to the full Sunday Paper Review ad-free? Become a member now at offtheball.com/join!

Do anxious and avoidant partners keep finding each other? Often, we're drawn to familiar dynamics and hope to solve old problems as adults. This clip explores the anxious-avoidant pattern, repetition compulsion, and why styles rarely change but can be managed. We discuss dialing conflicts down, naming your pattern early, and setting firm boundaries such as asking for regular check-ins. It also considers choosing calmer relationships over intense fireworks to support your nervous system. Watch the FULL podcast here: https://youtu.be/eTbA81qNYt4Alain De Button in conversation with Sarah Ann Listen to the full episode⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***This episode is sponsored by:NOWATCH: The compassionate health trackerConnecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/Mojo: the app for expert-led courses in better sex.Learn from world-class sex therapists and relationship experts with courses tailored to your needs.15% off with code LiveWell15 at mymojo.com/livewellbewell***The Great British Veg OutHow to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less.

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For this Out Takes, we celebrated the release of two highly anticipated queer films for February that celebrate the diversity of our community, the importance of representation and the ability for LGBTQIA+ folks to tell our own stories in an authentic way while still been given the opportunity to have them out in the mainstream. First up was ‘Jimpa’, the latest film from Adelaide based writer, producer and director Sophie Hyde. Inspired by Hyde’s own life with a direct link to her gay activist father Jim, this film is a multi-generational queer family story starring award-winning favourites Olivia Colman and John Lithgow plus it introduces us to the extraordinary talents of Aud Mason-Hyde. Along with our review of ‘Jimpa’, we were delighted to be joined in the JOY studios by Sophie and Hyde where we covered a wide range of topics and themes including how this very personal story developed into a feature film, how audiences have responded to the performances and characters, plus we discuss the connection that their father and grandfather Jim Hyde had to JOY and his impact in the queer community. We then reviewed ‘Pillion’, the debut feature film from British director Harry Lighton that tells the story of Colin (Harry Melling) who lives a small, carefully ordered life with his parents until Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), the charismatic leader of a gay biker gang, claims him as his submissive. Drawn into Ray’s world of leather, ritual, and unspoken codes, Colin awakens to intoxicating new dimensions of desire and belonging and the film traces the ecstatic and uncomfortable contours of a dom-sub relationship that evolves into something far deeper – a meditation on identity, control, and the unsettling shapes devotion takes when boundaries dissolve. The post ‘Jimpa’ with special guests Sophie Hyde and Aud Mason Hyde plus ‘Pillion’ appeared first on Out Takes.

Why don't people today “get” Christianity? Many of our friends, neighbors, and even family members don't have any church background, don't speak our language, and often see Christianity as just another religion.Drawn from George Hunter's classic book How to Reach Secular People, this training explores what has changed in our culture and how followers of Jesus can respond with compassion, understanding, and truth. If you want to grow in personal evangelism, this will help you see the world through the eyes of the people you're trying to reach.Learn more about 12Church at https://www.twelvechurch.net/Find the 12Church evangelism training here: https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-course

Drawn to the Ditch | Tullian Tchividjian"The Undoing", Part 05Luke 10:25-37 NLT

Drawn to the Circle began with a field recording of a boar tusk horn calling people into a full circle. The sound comes from Malekula Island in Vanuatu, performed by Melteg Ike and Mal Maru of the Big Nambas cultural group, and recorded by Raymond Clausen in 1962. When I first heard it, I was struck by how two players became one sound. It felt less like music and more like an invitation — a call to gather.The idea of the circle stayed with me. A circle has no front or back, and no one stands above another. Across cultures, people meet in circles to listen, to share, and to mark time together. In this recording, the call draws people inward, toward community. I spent time researching the Big Nambas people and the island of Malekula, using archival material from the Pitt Rivers Museum. Looking at landscapes and objects helped me imagine the life around the sound. The piece came together quickly after that, shaped by thoughts about what connects us as humans. I found myself wondering how a call rooted in one community could arrive here with me in Athens, and how it might speak to my own sense of belonging.When composing, I treated the field recording as something living. The cello and voices follow its texture and tone, moving with it rather than leading it. My partner and baby daughter participated in the process and helped me record some of the percussion. Their presence became part of the piece, making the act of recording feel communal — less like producing a track, and more like standing in a circle together and responding to the call.Working with this recording has been a privilege. It has reminded me how deeply human the act of gathering is, and how sound can carry that impulse across place, time, and generation."Merer Pake": nDavu trumpet signal reimagined by Ana Habesh.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

“It's exciting to be part of the city; we've got so much further to go”On this episode of Drawn Here Not Born Here from We Built This City, Lisa talks to Joe Manning, Managing Director of MIDAS, Manchester's inward investment agency.Joe explains how MIDAS is building relationships between Greater Manchester and leading global cities, creating opportunities for international businesses to invest, collaborate and grow here.You'll hear how the city region's collaborative nature attracted Joe to Manchester, via Yorkshire, London, and Cheshire, and how, as a proud Yorkshire man, he's getting leaders from all over the world excited about Manchester and the way Mancs get things done.They discuss the next decade of growth and what Manchester is really known for around the world, and why cities like Osaka Japan, are calling themselves “the Manchester of the East.”—-----------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the almost 30 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield:Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterConnect with Joe and MIDASVia LinkedInVia the MIDAS WebsiteOn this episode, We Built This City has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University. Wherever your business wants to be, Manchester Met is there to help you go further.Visit mmu.ac.uk/business or follow Business at Manchester Met on LinkedIn, to find out more.

Former Disney animator Ron Husband returns to The Tammy Tuckey Show to discuss his upcoming PBS documentary, "HUZ: Drawn to Life"! "HUZ: DRAWN TO LIFE" premiered on Thursday, February 12th at 9:00 PM & is now available to stream on PBS.  Follow Ron on Instagram: www.instagram.com/quicksketchinhuz Follow me on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/singertammytuckey Twitter & Instagram - @TammyTuckey www.tammytuckey.com

Greetings Glocal Citizens! I met this week's guest, Nana Asomani-Poku in Jamestown, Accra during a walking tour through featuring stories told in images by Glocal Citizen, James Barnor. It was during the James Barnor @‌95 celebration in 2024. Nana, a UK-born Ghanaian legal professional, filmmaker, and community engagement specialist based in Australia was back in Ghana for a family celebration of his own. As we chatted along the route, he mentioned his work centering social impact in Australia and my curiosity was peaked. What you'll learn in this conversation spans how he began his career as a legal advocate for asylum seekers and refugees with the UK's largest not-for-profit immigration law firm to community and stakeholder engagement, building bridges between public sector organisations and marginalised communities in Australia. Alongside his human rights work, he pursued his passion for filmmaking, training at the New York Film Academy and going on to make his first feature film, Drawn. Let's travel with Nana, to get to know more about his land down under and other stops across the globe. Where to find Nana? On IMDB On Instagram What's Nana listening to? Whitney Houston, Al Green, The Jacksons, to name a few. Other topics of interest: Visit Porkyto's in Osu, Accra Correction about the Aquarius sun sign, an air sign not a water sign About Leytonstone and The Bow Bells Lifestyle in Perth vs Melbourne Sokoto, Nigeria Ombudsman Services in Australia About the film, The Dish Yoga Nidra + Sankalpa How many countries are there across the planet?Special Guest: Nana Asomani-Poku.

We sit with Jeffery Feczko, owner and guide of To The Gills in Baja California Sur, Mexico. From fly tying at a young age to guiding fisheries across the globe, Jeffery has built a life shaped by travel, salt, and fish. His twenties took him from Alaska, earning his 100-ton USCG Master Captain's license, to destinations like the Seychelles, where guiding iconic atolls eventually led to burnout and a realization that living in waders year-round wasn't the life he wanted. Drawn back to warm water and shore-based fishing, he went to Baja California Sur, where he now guides year-round in one of the most diverse and demanding fisheries on the planet. In this episode, we talk about why Baja stands above everywhere else he's fished - the people, culture, food, and the mighty, mighty roosterfish.  GO FISHING WITH JEFFERY: https://tothegills.net/ Follow Jeffery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tothegills/?hl=en  Find his WICKED flies: https://farbank.com/collections/rio-signature-tyer-jeffrey-feczko  ----- HOW TO HELP SO FLY: Please go leave us a review on APPLE PODCASTS. It really helps our show get out there, which means we get to make MORE episodes.  Thank you to our sponsors: Drift Outfitters Redington Chums Costa Muskoka Brewery Hooké   Podcast Intro Theme Song Music: “Favela Beat“ by Birocratic (www.birocratic.com) The song used in our podcast was licensed via Birocratic License v05.2016. For info on how you can use this music in your project, check out ⁠http://www.birocratic.com/license-app.⁠ To download Birocratic's 60+ song discography, visit http:// birocratic.bandcamp.com. Thanks to all our listeners.  

Join us as we talk with Fred Ohles (President Emeritus, Nebraska Wesleyan University) about his new and as-yet-unproduced play “Drawn Back”. We talk with Fred about his current work as well as some of his previous works and how he got into play-writing after his retirement from Nebraska Wesleylan. His new play, “Drawn Back” has a historical correlation with the famous criminals, Bonny & Clyde! We talk about that and so much more in a very nice, longer than usual conversation with Lincoln playwright Fred Ohles! Fred Ohles Contact Information and Bio The New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/82824/fred-ohles   HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Please share, follow us on social media and subscribe!

In this episode, I am joined by Jensen Martin, a scholar-practitioner and PhD student at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. Jensen recalls how his childhood experiences playing the World of Warcraft and reading fantasy books awakened a deep longing for real experiences of magick and shamanism, how reading spiritual biographies inspired him become a live-in member of the Self Realisation Fellowship, and how trips in India drew him to the practice of bhakti. Jensen recounts powerful visions of Narasiṃha and Egyptian gods, transformative darśanas with Indian gurus such as Amma the Hugging Saint, and experiments with the power of mantra recitation. Jensen also describes his deep dive into psychedelic use, reveals his extensive experience with ayahuasca, and details his journey to a full-scholarship PhD at the Graduate Theological Union. … Video version: www.guruviking.com Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Narasiṃha 01:52 - Jensen's childhood 02:50 - Drawn to shamanism through World of Warcraft 04:41 - Reading about shamanism and pagan religion 06:17 - Inspired by fantasy and World of Warcraft 09:48 - Lucid dreaming practice and animal totems 12:42 - Reading “Autobiography of a Yogi” 14:35 - Move to Humboldt county to pursue samadhi in nature 15:45 - Experimenting with substances 16:48 - Living at the Self Realisation Fellowship and time in India 20:55 - Masters degree in Yoga Studies 21:36 - Thirst for magickal experiences 27:50 - Living hand to mouth 29:33 - Jensen's practice regime 32:00 - Hassidic Judaism, Orthodox Christianity, and Amma Sri Mātā Amritānandamayī Devi  35:35 - Academic studies 37:09 - Powerful darśana from Amma Sri Karunamayi 40:38 - Further trips to India and practicing bhakti 42:36 - Encounter with Narasimha 46:38 - Attending the 2019 Kumbh Mela 50:00 - Dream of Egyptian Narasimha connections 54:41 - Extreme sickness and vision of Narasimha 01:02:52 - Meeting Dhruva Gorrick 01:04:37 - Powerful encounter with Amma the hugging saint 01:08:52 - Why not to share significant spiritual experiences 01:10:00 - Going deep with ayahuasca and other psychedelics 01:23:18 - Mantras coming alive 01:24:54 - High frequency of psychedelic trips 01:25:58 - Work as park ranger 01:26:54 - Negative ayahuasca experiences and magickal attack 01:39:47 - Encountering Narasimha on ayahuasca 01:49:37 - A new theme for Jensen's ayahuasca ceremonies 01:57:02 - Lineage spirits commanded Jensen to stop ayahuasca 01:57:38 - Further visions 01:59:05 - Encountering Vishnu and further pleas to stop taking ayahuasca 02:07:27 - Return to Amma and Narasimha initiation 02:08: 42 - Receiving a PhD scholarship to study Narasimha 02:15:41 - Still drinking ayahuasca 02:19:52 - Uniqueness of the human body 02:21:02 - Borrowing psychic power and astral contracts 02:29:46 - Why does Jensen keep using ayahuasca despite warnings? … To find our more about Jensen Martin visit: - https://www.instagram.com/jensen_sudarshan/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Shane Hannon, Vinny Perth & Arthur O'Dea chat through the morning headlines, following Arsenal's draw away to Brentford.The panel also discuss Ireland's Nations League group draw with Israel, this section begins at 28:27 minutes in.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and former EFL and LOI Football player Eoin Doyle on Thursday's Newsround where the biggest talking point by far is the tough group Ireland will face in the next edition of the Nation's League following the draw earlier today.

In this special solo episode, Amy Rowlinson celebrates episode 500 of Focus on WHY by sharing seven powerful truths about purpose, fulfilment and meaningful success. Drawn from nearly six years and 500 authentic conversations, these insights reveal what consistently matters beneath achievement and ambition. Purpose isn't something you think your way into—it's revealed through action, alignment and lived experience. Fulfilment grows through contribution, courage and choosing what matters over chasing more. Your story qualifies you, confidence follows action and purpose deepens when you serve others. Ask yourself: why does this matter to me and who does it help?   KEY TAKEAWAY "You don't need to have it all figured out. Your WHY doesn't need to be grand. It's OK if your WHY is simple. Purpose isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters. Ask yourself, why does this matter to me and who does it serve?"   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson    BUY AMY'S BOOK* (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.

This episode explores the history of Emergency Medicine. Featurinhg M4s: Nicole Starke, Brittany Puebla, Andrew Schleffer

Welcome to episode #463 of TMT•Adamu & Mvuka make their debuts - first impressions?•Some Celtic fans stay away from the Dundee game•Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be exactly what we need•Ibrox in the cup adds to a growing tough run of fixturesand much moreTreat yourself or the 20MT listener in your life, as well as supporting the podcast with some 20MT merch at 20mt.bigcartel.com/You can help support the production of these podcasts, get AD FREE content as well as gaining access to over 1200 extra episodes at patreon.com/20MinuteTimsSign up for Celtic's Youth Development Lottery The Celtic Pools and help shape Celtic's future here - https://celticpools.securecollections.net/index.aspx?Agent=353920MT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat with Felix Levine!Felix is an entrepreneur, investor, and media operator who began his career in podcasting back in 2019—recording interviews straight out of his freshman-year dorm room at UC Santa Barbara.After transferring to Boston University, where he earned a dual degree in Business Law and Management, Felix spent his college years traveling the country interviewing everyone from high-growth founders and world champion athletes to creators, reality TV stars, and even figures from the criminal underworld.Drawn early to entrepreneurship and venture, Felix knew a traditional career path wasn't for him. After graduating, he went all-in on the podcast, which eventually led to the launch of Lynx, an events and tech company. While Lynx ultimately failed, it became one of his most formative experiences and clarified his desire to operate on the investor side of the table.Around that time, Felix met his business partner Brett and joined Bulletpitch, where he became a partner focused on bringing creators onto cap tables and bridging the gap between venture capital and the creator economy. Today, Felix is helping build a next-generation venture platform—one that uses creator influence not just for deal flow, but as a core de-risking mechanism for early-stage companies.✨ This episode is presented by Brex.Brex: brex.com/trailblazerspodThis episode is supported by RocketReach, Gusto, OpenPhone & Athena.RocketReach: rocketreach.co/trailblazersGusto: gusto.com/trailblazersQuo: Quo.com/trailblazersAthena: athenago.me/Erica-WengerFollow Us!Felix LevineOlder Hotter Wiser @thetrailblazerspod: Instagram, YouTube, TikTokErica Wenger: @erica_wenger

Sam Valencia, Jerry Zigmont and Joe Saponare discuss working with Apple technology and clients. Drawn from their combined experience of over 20 years in the Apple Consultants Network, thaey discuss technical support issues both with the technology and working with clients.

Agents will soon retrieve data from MCP servers and offer formatting options you can interact with. The Copilot "preview pane" opens Word, Excel, and PowerPoint alongside your M365 Chat results. Viva Engage introduces a way to hide your colleagues messages from your feed. What else landed this week? 0:00 Welcome 1:55 Open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Files in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat - MC1225199 4:03 Microsoft Teams: Teams Live Events is retiring - MC1226495 8:17 Enhancing Model Context Protocol (MCP) based agents with rich interactive UI widgets support - MC1227627 14:00 Viva Engage: New option to hide a user's messages - MC1226225 21:11 Drawn electronic signatures with eSignature for Microsoft 365 - MC1225195 24:09 Change meeting organizer via PowerShell cmdlet in Exchange Online - MC1227623

Description Love is in the air, and we're sketching it with bold cartoon lines and bright ink. This week we celebrate romance the only way we know how; with pop culture mashups, animated crushes, and multiversal mayhem. From Hall Pass cartoon dream dates to swapping iconic movie couples across dimensions, we're spreading the love one goofy reference at a time.   News Monarch: Legacy of Monsters - Season 2 Trailer Drops – The Apple TV+ MonsterVerse series returns February 27   Disney Names Josh D'Amaro as Next CEO - The Disney Parks chief is stepping into the top leadership role at the House of Mouse.   Will Eisner Estate Up for Sale - The legendary creator of The Spirit may inspire a new generation as his life's work heads to market.   RIP Catherine O'Hara - From SCTV to The Last of Us, we celebrate a comedy icon whose brilliance will never fade.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay has been diving into Wonder Man, calling it a refreshing Marvel character study with sharp humor and strong performances. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley bring an unexpected buddy dynamic that makes the show feel smaller in scale but bigger in personality. Shua has been watching Disneyland: Hand Crafted on Disney+, a heartfelt documentary by Leslie Iwerks highlighting the artistry and innovation behind Disney Imagineering. It's a thoughtful tribute to creativity, legacy, and the magic built by hand.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay talks about Ghost in the Shell (2017).  Despite the controversy surrounding casting, this live-action adaptation delivers striking cyberpunk visuals, philosophical undertones, and slick sci-fi action. It's a visually ambitious film that explores identity, humanity, and technology in a neon-soaked future. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Animated Love!  Love takes center stage this week as Jay and Shua explore romance through the lens of cartoons, comics, sci-fi, and action movies. The guys draft their animated "Hall Pass" dream dates, complete with ridiculous vehicles, over-the-top adventures, themed dinners, and end-of-night finales that range from volcanic lairs to jazz-filled swamp picnics. It's equal parts sweet, absurd, and deeply committed to the bit.   Then things go multiversal as iconic movie couples get scrambled in a romantic crossover event no one asked for but everyone secretly needs. From cyberpunk warriors to action heroes and sitcom sweethearts, the mashups spiral into hilarious hypotheticals filled with explosions, existential dread, and neon heart emojis. It's Valentine's Day, Enjoy Stuff style.   Which animated character would you pick? Who would be a good mashup? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "What the world needs now, is love sweet love." will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

Love is in the air, and we're sketching it with bold cartoon lines and bright ink. This week we celebrate romance the only way we know how; with pop culture mashups, animated crushes, and multiversal mayhem.

The creative - and highly controversial - relationship between animation and artificial intelligence provides the focus of Episode 167 of the Fantasy/Animation podcast, which features as its special guest Dr Mihaela Mihailova, an Assistant Professor in the School of Cinema at San Francisco State University. Mihaela is the editor of Coraline: A Closer Look at Studio LAIKA's Stop-Motion Witchcraft (Bloomsbury, 2021), whose work has also appeared in the Journal of Cinema and Media Studies, The Velvet Light Trap, Journal of Japanese and Korean Cinema, Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, Feminist Media Studies, animation: an interdisciplinary journal, Studies in Russian and Soviet Cinema, and [in]Transition. She has contributed to Animating Film Theory (with John MacKay), The Oxford Handbook of the Disney Musical, Animated Landscapes: History, Form, and Function, The Animation Studies Reader, and Drawn from Life: Issues and Themes in Animated Documentary Cinema, and was editor of the recent “AI and the Moving Image” dossier published in the Journal of Cinema and Media Studies. She is currently co-editor of Animation Studies and serves as co-President of the Society for Animation Studies. Listen as Mihaela introduces Chris and Alex to the AI-generated short films Generation (2022), PLSTC (2022), Bruegel the Younger (2022), and Dissolution (2023) as a backdrop to thinking about the trajectory of machine learning in relation to animated imagery and creative practice; the aesthetics and implications for labour prompted by AI as both an assistive and generative tool; the discourses of technophilia and technophobia that surround contemporary synthetic media; and what impact the ‘open secret' of AI might have within the animation industry beyond some of its current applications. **Fantasy/Animation theme tune composed by Francisca Araujo** **As featured on Feedspot's 25 Best London Education Podcasts** **As featured on MillionPodcast's Best 10 UK Animation Podcasts and Best 60 Movie Podcasts in the UK**

In this heart-opening episode of Asked and Answered by Soul, host Jennifer Urezzio sits down with Maureen Franks, also known as The Mandala Lady, to explore how creativity is more than artistic expression — it's a portal to Soul connection. Maureen shares how a transformative Reiki session and a trip to Egypt reawakened her artistic purpose, ultimately leading her to mandalas as both a spiritual and intuitive practice. The two dive into the unexpected power of coloring as a way to quiet the mind, access inner wisdom, and spark intuitive insight. Whether you're navigating purpose, awakening your creativity, or simply longing to reconnect with joy, this episode offers a tangible practice — coloring mandalas — that opens space for truth to emerge. Key Takeaways: Coloring can bypass the ego and unlock intuitive guidance. Creativity is not about perfection — it's about presence. Mandalas serve as energetic mirrors, helping you hear your Soul more clearly. Don't miss the story behind their co-created Soul Mandala Coloring Book, blending sacred geometry and Soul Language into a transformative experience. You can learn more about Maureen at⁠ https://themandalalady.com/⁠. About Maureen Maureen's artistic journey began in childhood, rooted in a deep love for creative expression. Although her early career took her into computer science and web design, a transformative Reiki session in 1998 and a life-changing trip to Egypt in 1999 reawakened her creative spirit and led her to the world of mandalas. Drawn to their sacred geometry and symbolic depth, she discovered mandalas as both an artistic practice and an intuitive portal for insight and reflection. Now known as The Mandala Lady, Maureen shares her gifts through art and intuitive readings, inviting others to remember their Divine wholeness through the timeless symbolism of the circle. The Asked and Answered by Soul podcast is dedicated to helping you understand that your Soul is the answer. To learn more about your soul's answers and purpose, access your free guide at www.themythsofpurpose.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although we enjoy our own arts and culture, we often neglect to give serious attention to what we love. - Walau kita merasa senang akan seni budaya kita sendiri, namun sering kita tidak memberikan perhatian yang serius terhadap apa yang kita gemari itu.

The final update on arbitrations, Astros in the WBC, Cam Smith to Center (?), and Joe Espada's remarks on Yordan's usage.

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Drawn deep beneath Veythrone into the moonlit arteries of the Veinmarket, the party enters into an uneasy alliance with the Argent Order. Secrets from Mike's past resurface as a bold infiltration gambit brings the heroes face-to-face with a legend of the city's underworld.   bit.ly/4mFi3cy   Credit: Bloodstone Logo and Theme (Crimson Crown) by Tony Stephens

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOLong before he ever chose the path,  was shaped by experiences that forced him to confront darkness at an early age.His childhood was marked by trauma, hardship, and questions with no easy answers. As James searched for meaning in the aftermath, he began to realize that the shadows surrounding him weren't only emotional or symbolic—they were something more. Something present. Something aware.That realization set him on a path few willingly walk. What began as a search for understanding slowly transformed into a mission: to confront the forces that prey on the vulnerable and protect others from what hides just beyond ordinary perception.Over time, James moved from investigator to demonologist, refining his understanding of entities that were never meant to be human—and never truly gone. Through years of study and experience, he learned that some darkness doesn't fade on its own.#TheGraveTalks #Demonology #ParanormalPodcast #TrueGhostStories #SpiritualWarfare #FacingDarkness #Demons #ParanormalInvestigation #BeyondTheVeil #UnseenForcesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

This episode unpacks the Don Lemon arrest and releases, Nicki Minaj's surprising political stance, and the return of 5-year-old Minnesota child. We also mark the start of Black History Month, reflection on legacy and loss with the passing of act Demond Wilson and the last surviving Member of the Navajo Code Talkers from World War II.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Long before he ever chose the path,  was shaped by experiences that forced him to confront darkness at an early age.His childhood was marked by trauma, hardship, and questions with no easy answers. As James searched for meaning in the aftermath, he began to realize that the shadows surrounding him weren't only emotional or symbolic—they were something more. Something present. Something aware.That realization set him on a path few willingly walk. What began as a search for understanding slowly transformed into a mission: to confront the forces that prey on the vulnerable and protect others from what hides just beyond ordinary perception.Over time, James moved from investigator to demonologist, refining his understanding of entities that were never meant to be human—and never truly gone. Through years of study and experience, he learned that some darkness doesn't fade on its own.#TheGraveTalks #Demonology #ParanormalPodcast #TrueGhostStories #SpiritualWarfare #FacingDarkness #Demons #ParanormalInvestigation #BeyondTheVeil #UnseenForces Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

We're touring the sub-continent today, choose your mode of transport — Cape Cart, ox-wagon, horse, mule, on foot? Before the arrival of steam locomotion, roads in South Africa were little more than rutted tracks created by repeated passage of wagons and animal teams rather than purpose-built carriageways. There was no formal road network in the early 19th century: routes developed organically where ox-wagons, horse-drawn carts, and pack animals repeatedly traversed the landscape, linking farms, military posts, and markets. These tracks followed natural contours and river fords, often taking months to traverse over rugged terrain. The primary transport machines on land before railways were ox-wagons and horse-drawn vehicles. The ox-wagon was the backbone of overland transport. It carried heavy goods — from wool bales and foodstuffs to mining equipment — over long distances and difficult terrain. Transport riders, both European and African, led these wagons into the interior, resting at outspans before continuing. Their significance was such that even towns and trails were defined by their routes. Before the age of railways, South African towns grew up along the overland routes forged by ox-wagons, horses and people on foot, and the rhythms of travel on those routes had a profound influence on where settlements were established and how they were spaced. In an era when roads were not engineered highways but repeated trails across the veld, the limits of what an ox-wagon team or a horse-mounted traveller could cover in a day shaped the practical distances between reliable stopping places, watering spots and supply points — and ultimately played a role in the birth and growth of towns. Drawn by spans of oxen, often 8–18 animals harnessed in long teams — these wagons carried goods, families and traders across great distances. Their average pace was slow by modern standards, typically around twenty kilometres per day under good conditions, depending on terrain, weather and the condition of the animals. This daily range was often the practical maximum that wagon drivers would plan for, and that distance became a natural unit for planning journeys, locating inns or out-span grazing grounds, and later for settlements that would service trafficked routes. Because of these constraints, towns tended to appear at intervals that corresponded roughly with a day's travel by ox-wagon or horse — places where travellers could rest, water animals, resupply or trade. These stopping points, sometimes initially little more than a watering hole or crossing on a drift, acquired markets, services and sometimes a church or administrative function as traffic increased and the surrounding countryside was settled. Over time, these logical halting-places evolved into permanent towns serving an increasingly local and itinerant population. The first public railway service in South Africa marked a dramatic shift in land transport. The Natal Railway Companyopened a small line in June 1860, linking Point (Durban) to Market Square using steam traction — this was the earliest operational stretch of railway in the country. Its first locomotive, “The Natal,” carried goods and passengers, representing a novel machine in the South African transport system and signaling a move away from animal-powered haulage. Almost simultaneously, railway construction began in the Cape Colony. In 1858–1862, the Cape Town Railway and Dock Company built the line from Cape Town to Wellington, opening sections to Eerste River and then Stellenbosch by the early 1860s. These early lines employed steam locomotives and rudimentary rolling stock (passenger coaches and goods wagons) — the “iron horse” replacing oxen and horses over these corridors. In 1931, South African entrepreneur Max Sonnenberg opened his first store in Cape Town chosing the name "Woolworths" specifically because the American F.W. Woolworth brand was already a global symbol of retail success.

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head is joined by filmmakers, New York Times bestselling authors, and playwrights Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney to discuss their stage production “October 7,” premiering at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:30PM.The play documents the 2023 terror attack in Israel through verbatim testimony from survivors — stories of faith, resilience, and defiance in the face of unimaginable brutality. McAleer and McElhinney explain why telling these stories has come at a cost, from boycotts and venue refusals to open hostility in Ireland, where anti-Israel sentiment has made staging the production an uphill battle.The pair breakdown why “October 7” matters now, how firsthand accounts cut through propaganda, and why bringing these voices to audiences, especially on college campuses, is essential to countering false narratives and historical erasure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drawn by a summons he does not understand, a solitary wanderer follows an old path back into forgotten places. What he finds there tests instinct, loyalty, and the cost of survival in a world shaped by human science. Keepers of the House by Lester del Rey. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We're often asked why we narrate the stories we do. With today's selection, the answer is simple: it's different, it breaks the mold and reminds us why we love narrating these vintage sci-fi stories.Published in the January 1956 issue of Fantastic Universe on page 82, Keepers of the House by Lester del Rey…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, When technology enters politics, human instincts collide with inhuman logic. What begins as a clever shortcut toward power escalates into a reckoning no backroom deal can control. Electronic Landslide by Clyde Hostetter.Buy Me a Coffee - https://lostscifi.com/coffeeNewsletter - https://lostscifi.com/free/Rise - http://Lostscifi.com/riseX - http://Lostscifi.com/xInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguyFacebook - https://lostscifi.com/facebookYouTube - https://lostscifi.com/youtube❤️ ❤️ Thanks to Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$100 Tony from the Future$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 MizzBassie, Anonymous Listener$25 Someone, Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Every Month Someone$15 SueTheLibrarian, Joannie West, Amy Özkan, Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Every Month Eaten by a Grue$5 TLD, David, Denis Kalinin, Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous ListenerPlease participate in our podcast survey https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/gNLcxQlk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mysterious delivery brings Joe Linger a device that can reshape reality itself — and suddenly the universe feels wide open. But with limitless power comes danger, curiosity, and a decision that will change his place in the cosmos forever. We're Off to Mars! by Joe Gibson. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Joe Gibson, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1924, was a lifelong science fiction enthusiast who also worked as an illustrator, with his artwork appearing only in fanzines. Between 1948 and 1961, Gibson published roughly a dozen short stories, contributing quietly but steadily to the genre he loved. Today's story was originally published in the September 1951 issue of Imagination, appearing on page 126 under the byline Carlton Furth, We're Off to Mars! by Joe Gibson…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Drawn by a summons he does not understand, a solitary wanderer follows an old path back into forgotten places. What he finds there tests instinct, loyalty, and the cost of survival in a world shaped by human science. Keepers of the House by Lester del Rey.Buy Me a Coffee - https://lostscifi.com/coffeeNewsletter - https://lostscifi.com/free/Rise - http://Lostscifi.com/riseX - http://Lostscifi.com/xInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguyFacebook - https://lostscifi.com/facebookYouTube - https://lostscifi.com/youtube❤️ ❤️ Thanks to Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$100 Tony from the Future$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 MizzBassie, Anonymous Listener$25 Someone, Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Every Month Someone$15 SueTheLibrarian, Joannie West, Amy Özkan, Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Every Month Eaten by a Grue$5 TLD, David, Denis Kalinin, Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listenerhttps://lostscifi.com/podcast/were-off-to-mars-by-joe-gibson/Please participate in our podcast survey https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/gNLcxQlk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Bryan Cassone is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Biology at Brandon University in Canada. He is a molecular entomologist. Drawn to the sheer variety of fascinating questions insects can help answer, he is more of a generalist than many scientists in his field. His work spans agricultural and medical pests, plus curiosity-driven projects like studying waxworms (plastic-eating caterpillars). Outside the lab, Bryan is a big football fan. After playing football and wrestling in college, Bryan now loves watching both college and NFL games. He also enjoys staying active with swimming and weight training, and he loves traveling to new places. Bryan received his B.Sc. in biology, specializing in environmental science, from the University of Western Ontario, his M.Sc. in integrative biology from the University of Guelph, and his Ph.D. in biological sciences from the University of Notre Dame. After completing his PhD, Bryan conducted postdoctoral research at the Corn, Soybean, & Soft Wheat Unit at the United States Department of Agriculture. Next, he was a CAPS Herta Camera Gross Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Plant Pathology at Ohio State University. He joined the faculty at Brandon University in 2015. In this interview, Bryan shares more about his life and science.

When the sirens sound in Allister Valley, it's already too late to ask questions. In this haunting episode of Drew Blood's Dark Tales, listeners are invited into a quiet town with a rule everyone follows—but no one fully explains. The emergency alerts don't warn of storms or disasters. They warn you to hide. To lock the doors. To ignore the voices outside that sound exactly like the people you've lost. Drawn from the unsettling imagination of Ryan Major, this episode delivers a slow-burn descent into small-town horror, where grief is weaponized, familiarity becomes a trap, and survival depends on resisting the one thing that feels most human: answering when someone you love calls your name. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices