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John and Craig sit in project purgatory and ask, what do you do when the only answer you're getting is “maybe”? They share advice on how to gently check in without annoying people, recognizing the soft pass, the unexpected benefits of patience, and what to do when you're the person holding up the gears. Then it's another round of the Three Page Challenge, where John and Craig give their honest feedback on three listener-submitted scripts. We also follow up on script supervisors and the encroaching perils of AI production. In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig spill the telltale signs that a movie or TV show has had reshoots. Links: Follow along with our Three Page Challenge Selections! SCRAMBLING by Tania Luna, LUMP by Leah Newsom, and THE DREAD PIRATE ROBERTS by J. Bryan Dick The King of Tars Sesame Street The Goes Wrong Show on Prime Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Check out the Inneresting Newsletter Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription! Craig Mazin on Instagram John August on Bluesky, Threads, and Instagram Outro by Nick Moore (send us yours!) Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.

You can text us here!The Silk Road Pt. 3 The final instalment of the persecution of Dread Pirate Roberts and his band of miscreants, as the feds finally close the net and try to justify the huge amount of money spent closing down what was really quite a small operation.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review!This week, we're taking a journey into one of the most beloved fantasy films of all time—The Princess Bride. A perfect blend of adventure, romance, comedy, and swashbuckling action, this 1987 classic continues to capture the hearts of audiences across generations.Directed by Rob Reiner and based on William Goldman's novel, The Princess Bride is a fairy tale that refuses to be ordinary. It delivers heartfelt romance, thrilling action, and razor-sharp wit, making it one of the most enduring films in cinema history.The story begins with a sick boy (Fred Savage) reluctantly listening to his grandfather (Peter Falk) read a fairy tale. But as the adventure unfolds, the boy—and the audience—quickly becomes engrossed in a tale that defies expectations.The story follows Westley (Cary Elwes), a farmhand who transforms into the daring Dread Pirate Roberts. His mission? To rescue his true love, Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright), from an unwanted marriage to the scheming Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon). Along the way, he faces countless obstacles, from duels with a vengeful swordsman, Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), to a battle of wits with the cunning Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), and even a wrestling match with the lovable giant Fezzik (André the Giant).The Princess Bride is a film that transcends generations. Whether you first saw it as a child, a teenager, or an adult, it offers something new with every viewing. It's a perfect introduction to adventure films for younger audiences, packed with humor and excitement that the whole family can enjoy.So grab your swords, prepare for adventure, and join us as we revisit one of the most charming, quotable, and endlessly entertaining films ever made. As you wish!

You can text us here!As the FBI, DEA, ATF, etc. close in on Dread Pirate Roberts, we look at the mistakes that were made to enable the authorities to get their man, as well as the weak links in the security around Silk Road.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

We dive into the story of Silk Road—the infamous darknet marketplace that changed the internet. We revisit its rise under Ross Ulbricht, aka "Dread Pirate Roberts," and how law enforcement finally brought it down. With Ulbricht's recent presidential pardon in 2025, his release reignites debates on digital privacy, cybercrime, and government overreach. Plus, we've got a lot to catch up on—DeepSeek, the latest in AI, and much more.  Hacked is brought to you by Push Security—helping companies stop identity attacks before they happen. Phishing, credential stuffing, session hijacking—Push tackles it right where it starts: in the browser. Smart, seamless, and built for how people actually work. Check them out at pushsecurity.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can text us here!The e-bay of the dark web, The Silk Road was set up on the dark web by The Dread Pirate Roberts in 2011. Mostly used for selling drugs, you could also buy guns or book a hitman.The morality issue is one thing, but were any laws broken by the owners of the site? Did they deserve the sentences they got?Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

With Ross Ulbricht now a free man thanks to his recent presidential pardon we thought it would a good idea to look back at who he is, what he did, and what he represented as "The Dread Pirate Roberts". So enjoy our episode from all the way back in March 2023 for some all important context on the internets iconic drug kingpin, and decide for yourself: Should he be walking free?--For some, the end of the world's most infamous online marketplace was a major victory in the never ending war on drugs. But for others, the global, multi-agency investigation into the Silk Road set a dangerous precedent for law enforcement – who rifled through the personal data of countless innocent users in their hunt for the elusive online drug-lord/revolutionary: Dread Pirate Roberts.So prepare for a trip on the Silk Road, and find out how a tax inspector hanging out on a hallucinogenic mushroom forum caught one of the most slippery criminals we've ever covered.Exclusive bonus content:Wondery - Ad-free & ShortHandPatreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesFollow us on social media:YouTubeTikTokInstagramXVisit our website:WebsiteSources available on redhandedpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ross Ulbricht is the founder of Silk Road, an infamous darknet marketplace launched in 2011 that facilitated the anonymous exchange of goods and services, including illegal drugs, using Bitcoin. Ulbricht operated the site under the pseudonym "Dread Pirate Roberts" and was arrested in 2013 by the FBI. In 2015, he was convicted of several charges, including conspiracy to commit money laundering, computer hacking, and drug trafficking, and was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years without the possibility of parole. Critics argue that Silk Road exposed flaws in drug policy by creating a safer, non-violent method of drug transactions compared to street-level markets, though it undoubtedly facilitated illegal activity.The government's handling of Ulbricht's case has been criticized for its severity and lack of transparency. His harsh sentence is seen by many as disproportionate, particularly when compared to penalties for violent crimes. Moreover, the trial raised concerns about due process, as evidence of alleged law enforcement misconduct and unauthorized tampering with Silk Road funds was excluded. Additionally, the portrayal of Ulbricht as the mastermind of all illegal activity on the platform arguably overstated his role while ignoring broader systemic issues like drug policy and the ethics of digital privacy. Critics view Ulbricht's sentence as an attempt to set an example, overshadowing principles of justice and fairness in the judicial system.(commercial at 11:02)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Ross Ulbricht, aka Dread Pirate Roberts, sentenced to life in federal prison for creating, operating ‘Silk Road' website | ICETrump signs full, unconditional pardon of Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht | Fox News

pWotD Episode 2822: Ross Ulbricht Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 1,203,355 views on Wednesday, 22 January 2025 our article of the day is Ross Ulbricht.Ross William Ulbricht (born March 27, 1984) is an American who created and operated the darknet market website Silk Road from 2011 until his arrest in 2013. He was imprisoned from 2013 until January 2025, when he received a full pardon by U. S. President Donald Trump.Silk Road operated as a hidden service on the Tor network and facilitated the sale of narcotics and other illegal products and services. Ulbricht ran the site under the pseudonym "Dread Pirate Roberts", after the fictional character from The Princess Bride.In October 2013, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Ulbricht and took Silk Road offline. In 2015, he was convicted of engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, distributing narcotics by means of the internet, conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to traffic fraudulent identity documents, and conspiracy to commit computer hacking. He was sentenced to double life in prison plus 40 years without the possibility of parole. Ulbricht's appeals to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 2017 and the U. S. Supreme Court in 2018 were unsuccessful.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:16 UTC on Thursday, 23 January 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Ross Ulbricht on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Amy.

Risky Business returns for its 19th year! Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's cybersecurity news and there is a whole bunch of it. They discuss: The incoming Trump administration guts the CSRB Biden's last cyber Executive Order has sensible things in it China's breach of the US Treasury gets our reluctant admiration Ross Ulbricht - the Dread Pirate Roberts of Silk Road fame - gets his Trump pardon New year, same shameful comedy Forti- and Ivanti- bugs US soldier behind the Snowflake hacks faces charges after a solid Krebs-ing And much, much (much! after a month off) more. This week's episode is sponsored by Sandfly Security, who make a Linux EDR solution. Founder Craig Rowland joins to talk about how the Linux ecosystem struggles with its lack of standardised approaches to detection and response. If you've got a telco full of unix, and people are asking how much Salt Typhoon you've got in there… Sandfly's tools are probably what you're looking for. If you like your Business like us… - Risky - then we're hiring! We're looking for someone to help with audio and video production for our work, manage our socials, and if you're also into the Cybers… even better. Position is remote, with a preference for timezones amenable to Australia/NZ. Drop us a line: editorial at risky.biz. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes POLITICO Pro | Article | Acting DHS chief ousts CSRB experts, other department advisers Treasury's sanctions office hacked by Chinese government, officials say Strengthening America's Resilience Against the PRC Cyber Threats | CISA AT&T, Verizon say they evicted Salt Typhoon from their networks Risky Bulletin: Looking at Biden's last cyber executive order - Risky Business Internet-connected devices can now have a label that rates their security | Reuters US sanctions prominent Chinese cyber company for role in Flax Typhoon attacks FCC ‘rip and replace' provision for Chinese tech tops cyber provisions in defense bill CIA nominee tells Senate he, too, wants to go on cyber offense | CyberScoop Trump tells Justice Department not to enforce TikTok ban for 75 days Judge rules NSO Group is liable for spyware hacks targeting 1,400 WhatsApp user devices | The Record from Recorded Future News Unpacking WhatsApp's Legal Triumph Over NSO Group | Lawfare Time to check if you ran any of these 33 malicious Chrome extensions Console Chaos: A Campaign Targeting Publicly Exposed Management Interfaces on Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls - Arctic Wolf Ongoing attacks on Ivanti VPNs install a ton of sneaky, well-written malware Researchers warn of active exploitation of critical Apache Struts 2 flaw DOJ deletes China-linked PlugX malware off more than 4,200 US computers Russian internet provider confirms its network was ‘destroyed' following attack claimed by Ukrainian hackers | The Record from Recorded Future News Ukraine restores state registers after suspected Russian cyberattack | The Record from Recorded Future News Hackers claim to breach Russian state agency managing property, land records | The Record from Recorded Future News U.S. Army Soldier Arrested in AT&T, Verizon Extortions – Krebs on Security

Ross Ulbricht is the founder of Silk Road, an infamous darknet marketplace launched in 2011 that facilitated the anonymous exchange of goods and services, including illegal drugs, using Bitcoin. Ulbricht operated the site under the pseudonym "Dread Pirate Roberts" and was arrested in 2013 by the FBI. In 2015, he was convicted of several charges, including conspiracy to commit money laundering, computer hacking, and drug trafficking, and was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years without the possibility of parole. Critics argue that Silk Road exposed flaws in drug policy by creating a safer, non-violent method of drug transactions compared to street-level markets, though it undoubtedly facilitated illegal activity.The government's handling of Ulbricht's case has been criticized for its severity and lack of transparency. His harsh sentence is seen by many as disproportionate, particularly when compared to penalties for violent crimes. Moreover, the trial raised concerns about due process, as evidence of alleged law enforcement misconduct and unauthorized tampering with Silk Road funds was excluded. Additionally, the portrayal of Ulbricht as the mastermind of all illegal activity on the platform arguably overstated his role while ignoring broader systemic issues like drug policy and the ethics of digital privacy. Critics view Ulbricht's sentence as an attempt to set an example, overshadowing principles of justice and fairness in the judicial system.(commercial at 11:02)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Ross Ulbricht, aka Dread Pirate Roberts, sentenced to life in federal prison for creating, operating ‘Silk Road' website | ICETrump signs full, unconditional pardon of Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Ross Ulbricht is the founder of Silk Road, an infamous darknet marketplace launched in 2011 that facilitated the anonymous exchange of goods and services, including illegal drugs, using Bitcoin. Ulbricht operated the site under the pseudonym "Dread Pirate Roberts" and was arrested in 2013 by the FBI. In 2015, he was convicted of several charges, including conspiracy to commit money laundering, computer hacking, and drug trafficking, and was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years without the possibility of parole. Critics argue that Silk Road exposed flaws in drug policy by creating a safer, non-violent method of drug transactions compared to street-level markets, though it undoubtedly facilitated illegal activity.The government's handling of Ulbricht's case has been criticized for its severity and lack of transparency. His harsh sentence is seen by many as disproportionate, particularly when compared to penalties for violent crimes. Moreover, the trial raised concerns about due process, as evidence of alleged law enforcement misconduct and unauthorized tampering with Silk Road funds was excluded. Additionally, the portrayal of Ulbricht as the mastermind of all illegal activity on the platform arguably overstated his role while ignoring broader systemic issues like drug policy and the ethics of digital privacy. Critics view Ulbricht's sentence as an attempt to set an example, overshadowing principles of justice and fairness in the judicial system.(commercial at 11:02)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Ross Ulbricht, aka Dread Pirate Roberts, sentenced to life in federal prison for creating, operating ‘Silk Road' website | ICETrump signs full, unconditional pardon of Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht | Fox News

On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's cybersecurity news, including: Apple frustrates law enforcement with iOS auto-reboot CISA says most KEV vulnerabilities in 2023 were first used as zero days Russians roll incident response on some sweet Linux spookware Regular users can create mailboxes in M365? Tor tracks down the source of its joe-job abuse complaints And much, much more. This week's feature guest is former FBI agent Chris Tarbell, who arrested Silk Road operator Ross Ulbricht way back in 2013. As suggestions swirl that an incoming Trump administration might release Ulbricht, Chris talks about the reality of the Dread Pirate Roberts. This episode is sponsored by software supply chain security firm Socket.dev. Founder Feross Aboukhadijeh thinks that we need a CVE-like catalogue for supply-chain attacks, and he makes a solid argument. The show is also available on Youtube. Show notes Jason Koebler: "New: We've confirmed Apple quietly introduced a feature in the new iOS that is preventing cops from hacking iPhones that they have confiscated as evidence. Apple really did say ACAB www.404media.co/apple-quietl..." — Bluesky Apple Quietly Introduced iPhone Reboot Code Which is Locking Out Cops Exclusive | U.S. Agency Warns Employees About Phone Use Amid Ongoing China Hack - WSJ Surge in exploits of zero-day vulnerabilities is ‘new normal' warns Five Eyes alliance The Elusive GoblinRAT: How a Linux Backdoor Infiltrated Government Infrastructures Microsoft Bookings – Facilitating Impersonation | Cyberis Limited TrustedSec | EKUwu: Not just another AD CS ESC Russia's internet watchdog blocks thousands of websites that use Cloudflare's privacy service Defending the Tor network: Mitigating IP spoofing against Tor | The Tor Project Law enforcement operation takes down 22,000 malicious IP addresses worldwide - Ars Technica Press Conference - Parliament House, Canberra | Prime Minister of Australia DHS nominee Kristi Noem stood alone for rejecting department cyber grants to state, local governments | CyberScoop Patrick Gray: "Allies will feel comfortable until these guys get fired in their first 100 days for opposing Trump's proposed annexation of Iceland or something. People have forgotten… Trump is out of his gourd" — Bluesky

A small town with its famous Mashed Potato Festival!  They say don't eat those taters after midnight... but what if we do?  ** ** Dread Pirate Roberts  by Melody Ayres-Griffiths from Pixabay  

Fight choreography is tricky. We have it in comics, plays, movies and TV. When it's in full motion the trick is that you cant usually show things connecting so you have to work around the safety aspects in various ways. In comics you can show things connecting but how do you make the movement and the narrative believable and exciting just by using still images? It takes a lot of skill! Animation has to be the easiest way to depict fights because you can show the results of hits AND you can easily make moment believable but there are always challenges. There are 3 main types of fights: duels, brawls, and battles, though there are a million combos and variations between those. Duel: one against one. Brawl: everyone against everyone. Battle: a big group against another big group. Fights usually involve a character that wants something and another trying to prevent them from getting it so the narrative of your fight has to include that dynamic, not simply action for its own sake. I've worked at drawing a few fight scenes myself for my comics and I think I do a pretty decent job at it. I visualise the fight progress in my mind, work out the beginning, middle and end of it (treating it like a mini story), and then visualise cool images that depict parts of the progress and action in the most dynamic and sexily interesting way possible. That works well for duels. Battles are more chaotic and it helps just to focus on a few key parts while leaving the main fighting in the background. Trying to show the overall clash on a larger scale is very easy to mess up: look at the stupid battles in the later Lord of the Rings movies, the troop moments make no sense at all, they're just running from here to there to everywhere pretty pointlessly, but when things focus down on individuals at a smaller scale it works much better! What are your fave fight scenes? And how do you go about choreographing a fight in your comic? One of my faves is the duel between Inigo Montoya and the Dread Pirate Roberts in The Princess Bride and the first fight in the movie the Duellists. This week Gunwallace has given us a theme inspired by Cork and Blotto - Hill street bluesish 80s sounding TV drama action theme mixed with a holly reverential choir. Tasty, spiky red hot lashings of electric guitar splashed thoroughly through it, counterbalancing the more thoughtful and staid piano. Topics and shownotes Links Featured comic: Shiortsighted - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2024/sep/24/featured-comic-shiortsighted/ Featured music: Cork and Blotto - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Cork_and_Blotto/ - by Stever_Blotto, rated M. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS

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When it comes to classic films that have left an indelible mark on pop culture, few stand out as vividly as The Princess Bride (1987). Directed by Rob Reiner and adapted from William Goldman's novel of the same name, this film is a rare gem that effortlessly blends adventure, romance, and comedy into a story that continues to captivate audiences across generations. In the latest episode of Born to Watch, Whitey and Damo are joined by our great American mates from the Middle Aged Movie Podcast to explore what makes this film such a cherished piece of cinematic history. It's clear that The Princess Bride is much more than just a fairy tale; it's a cinematic masterpiece that remains as relevant and enchanting today as it was over three decades ago.A Genre-Defying StoryThe Princess Bride defies easy categorisation. At its core, it's a love story between the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright) and her devoted farmhand, Westley (Cary Elwes). But describing it merely as a love story would be a disservice to its richness of narrative. The film is a tapestry woven with fantasy, adventure, comedy, and satire elements. It masterfully parodies the tropes of traditional fairy tales while embracing them, creating a unique, sincere and self-aware tone. The film's brilliant use of a framing device—a grandfather (Peter Falk) reading a book to his sick grandson (Fred Savage)—immediately sets the stage for a tale that is both nostalgic and timeless. This storytelling method allows the film to break the fourth wall and engage the audience directly, making it feel like we, too, are being told a story by a beloved family member. This technique highlights the film's storytelling theme as a powerful and enduring form of connection, resonating deeply with viewers of all ages.Iconic Characters and PerformancesOne of the most memorable aspects of The Princess Bride is its cast of unforgettable characters, brought to life by an ensemble of actors who deliver some of the most iconic performances in cinematic history. Cary Elwes as Westley perfectly embodies the quintessential hero—charming, witty, and endlessly resourceful. His journey from farm boy to the legendary Dread Pirate Roberts is one of the film's most satisfying arcs, and Elwes' performance balances swashbuckling action with deadpan humour, making Westley both a classic and a modern hero. In her film debut, Robin Wright plays Buttercup with a delicate balance of strength and vulnerability. While her character is often the damsel in distress, Wright's portrayal adds depth to Buttercup, making her more than a passive love interest. She gracefully embodies the film's central love story, making the audience root for her and Westley's reunion.Mandy Patinkin's Inigo Montoya, the vengeful Spaniard seeking to avenge his father's death, delivers one of the most famous lines in film history: “Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” Patinkin's portrayal infuses the character with a passion and sincerity that make Inigo's quest one of the film's most emotionally resonant subplots.Wallace Shawn as Vizzini, the cunning Sicilian whose overconfidence leads to one of the most entertaining battles of wits ever captured on film, is hilarious and memorable. His repeated exclamations of “Inconceivable!” have become a catchphrase that has outlived the movie.And, of course, André the Giant as Fezzik, the gentle giant with a heart of gold, is another standout. André's natural charisma and physical presence make Fezzik one of the film's most endearing characters, providing comic relief and emotional warmth.A Perfect Blend of Humour and HeartIts seamless blend of humour and heart sets The Princess Bride apart. William Goldman's screenplay is filled with sharp, witty dialogue that keeps the audience laughing, but it never sacrifices the story's emotional core. The humour is often self-referential and playful, poking fun at the conventions of the genre while also delivering genuine moments of tenderness and affection.The film's pacing is another key factor in its enduring appeal. At a brisk 98 minutes, The Princess Bride never overstays its welcome. Each scene serves a purpose, whether advancing the plot, deepening the characters, or delivering a memorable line that will be quoted for years to come. The balance of action, romance, and comedy ensures something for everyone, making it a perfect family film that appeals to both children and adults.Cinematography and Score: Enhancing the FantasyThe visual and auditory elements of The Princess Bride play a significant role in creating its fairy-tale atmosphere. The cinematography by Adrian Biddle captures the beauty and whimsy of the film's various settings, from the rolling hills of Florin to the foreboding Cliffs of Insanity. The use of practical effects and on-location shooting gives the film a timeless quality that CGI-heavy movies often lack.Mark Knopfler's score further enhances the film's enchanting mood. The music is both romantic and adventurous, perfectly complementing the tone of the story. Knopfler's theme for The Princess Bride is instantly recognisable, its gentle melodies evoking the nostalgia and magic that defines the film.A Cultural PhenomenonSince its release, The Princess Bride has grown from a modest box-office success to a full-fledged cultural phenomenon. Its influence can be seen in countless other films, TV shows, and even video games that have drawn inspiration from its blend of romance, adventure, and humour. The film's dialogue has become so ingrained in popular culture that even those who haven't seen it can often recognise its most famous lines.Moreover, The Princess Bride has inspired a fiercely loyal fan base that spans multiple generations. Its appeal lies in its universal themes of love, bravery, and the triumph of good over evil. These themes resonate with audiences of all ages, making it a film that parents are eager to share with their children, ensuring its legacy for years.Conclusion: A Tale for the AgesThe Princess Bride (1987) is more than just a movie; it's an experience that transports viewers into a world where true love conquers all, where heroes are brave and resourceful, and where even the most diabolical villains have a touch of humour. Its perfect blend of romance, adventure, and comedy, combined with unforgettable characters and iconic dialogue, makes it a timeless classic that continues to enchant audiences nearly four decades after its release.At Born to Watch, we believe that in a cinematic landscape often dominated by franchises and reboots, The Princess Bride stands out as a reminder of the power of original storytelling. It's a film that doesn't rely on spectacle or special effects but on the strength of its characters, the wit of its script, and the sincerity of its heart. For these reasons and many more, The Princess Bride remains a beloved favourite, a movie that future generations will cherish.For those who have yet to experience the magic of The Princess Bride, there's no better time than now. And for those who have already fallen under its spell, it's always worth revisiting, if only to remind yourself that true love, as Westley famously declares, “is the greatest thing in the world.”Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcasthttps://www.borntowatch.com....

Is Bitcoin dangerous to America? In the third and final installment of Crypto, we follow the hunt for Silk Road's captain Dread Pirate Roberts and dig deep into the murder-for-hire accusations against him.Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Bitcoin dangerous to America? In the third and final installment of Crypto, we follow the hunt for Silk Road's captain Dread Pirate Roberts, dig deep into the murder-for-hire accusations against him, and show how Bitcoin was used to take down the criminals.Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using the online moniker “Dread Pirate Roberts,” or “DPR,” ULBRICHT controlled and oversaw every aspect of Silk Road, and managed a staff of paid, online administrators and computer programmers who assisted with the day-to-day operation of the site. Through his ownership and operation of Silk Road, ULBRICHT reaped commissions worth more than $13 million generated from the illicit sales conducted through the site. ULBRICHT also demonstrated a willingness to use violence to protect his criminal enterprise and the anonymity of its users, soliciting six murders-for-hire in connection with operating the site, although there is no evidence that these murders were actually carried out. -FBI.gov Until next week… BE SAFE! Sources: https://freeross.org/ Subscribe to Generation Why- This week's guest is Co-Host Justin American Kingpin- Nick Bilton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLOSVAJH2ks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04xlf2j0dDk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcpKx-Hugws&t=7s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6iI_aiM4xI  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Passing the mantle” is an interesting phrase. Many claim it comes from a biblical origin; the prophet Elijah was said to have passed his mantle to Elisha when he ascended to heaven, thereby symbolically transferring his authority… but honestly that seems a little silly and elaborate of an origin story, the sort of thing bad bible scholars in America loved to come up with in the 19th century. Mantles of office were commonly worn by kings, statesmen and even lord mayors today and the passing of those symbolises them gaining office and authority. It's a very ordinary, commonplace secular tradition. But why am I even talking about it at all? Well it's a way of transitioning to a new protagonist, often with the same role and traits as the previous one, but not always. It's a great way to retire an older character and reinvigorate things with a younger successor. The greatest example I can think of in comics is The Phantom. He's one of the oldest superheroes, predating batman and superman… The Phantom (in the story), comes from an unbroken lineage of heroes dating back to the golden age of piracy when his ancestor was betrayed and shipwrecked on an African coast. He was taken in by the local people, nursed back to health and taught their secret ways, becoming “the ghost who walks”. Ever since then the sons have taken that role from their farther. You can see a similar theme in a lot of older stories or stories set in the past, like Zorro, the pirate Doctor Syn, even The Dread Pirate Roberts from the Princess Bride. These people don the disguise of their forebear and BECOME the same character. Modern superheroes play a little with that too, though they usually revert back to the old characters again and just use the mantle passing as a sneaky way of introducing a new character. But it's been popularly done with characters like Antman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, Spiderman, and many others. In the Quackcast we have a discussion about how this method would have been a better way of introducing Rey in the Star Wars sequels and maybe a good way to fix Indiana Jones (though I disagree). Do you have any fave examples of a passed mantle? The Phantom still wins for me. This week Gunwallace made up a theme inspired by Old Dogs - The burning of an old fire, glowing red hot amongst the black coals and charred, ashen, grey wood. This is a gritty ode to grizzled, aged, experience and time. It's prickly, with a taste of rock and bourbon, like a good BBQ sauce. Topics and shownotes Links Banes' mantle newspost - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2024/apr/25/the-mantle-theory/ Featured comic: The Outbreak - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2024/apr/22/featured-comic-the-outbreak/ Featured music: Old Dogs - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Old_Dogs/ - by JCorrachComics, rated A. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - http://www.virtuallycomics.com Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS

Our next '80s Cult Classic pick is The Princess Bride, and we've got Nate Milton (@N8Mozaik) here to talk about it! After we talk about the "pressure" of covering The Princess Bride, Nate shares his history with the movie. We talk about the "magic tricks" of the story (and framing device) and how it plays with classic tropes. We dunk on Ben Savage a bit, hear some stories about Andre the Giant, and wonder when and where a video game adaptation of this movie came from. We talk about "Dom Toretto" as a title akin to "Dread Pirate Roberts," wonder what happened to Cary Elwes, and share our favorite scenes in the movie. We re-cast this movie if The Rock were to re-make it today. Nate share his top movies of all-time. We watch some weird trailer for The Princess Bride. Nate teases an upcoming collab. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever.  Show your support at the 2 Fast 2 Forever shop! Extra special shout-out to Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Michael McGahon, Lane Middleton, Jason Rainey, Wes Hampton, Mike Gallier, Josh Buckley (Whole Lotta Wolves), Michael Moser, Christian Larson, Terra New One, Aaron Woloszyn, and Randy Carter for joining at the “Interpol's Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Piracy didn't spring into existence in the 18th century Caribbean. It has existed as long as there has been commercial shipping and people to steal the goods. There were medieval pirates. Vikings loved robbing ships in the Baltic and North Seas. The Romans dealt with pirates in the Mediterranean, and the Greeks and Carthaginians before them. Pirates are as much part of history as armies, taxes, and temples. Why do we associate pirates with one specific time and place in the 18th century Caribbean with eye patches and peg legs?Today's guest is Katherine Howe, author of “The Penguin Book of Pirates.” We go behind the eye patches, the peg legs, and the skull and crossbones of the Jolly Roger and into the no-man's-land of piracy that is rife with paradoxes and plot twists We look at real maritime marauders like the infamous Blackbeard; the pirates who inspired Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean,Stede Bonnet in Max's Our Flag Means Death, and the Dread Pirate Roberts in The Princess Bride; the egalitarian multi-ethnic and multilingual crews that became enmeshed in historical horrors like the slave trade; and lesser-known but no less formidable women pirates, many of whom disguised themselves as men.

The Silk Road was one of the most notorious black markets on the internet. Run by the notorious, anonymous Dread Pirate Roberts, this online bazaar allowed its users to trade cryptocurrency for illegal drugs, items and services. But, buried beneath layers of digital proxies, the Silk Road was almost impenetrable to law enforcement. Almost. Sophia Di Martino joins former FBI Special Agent Chris Tarbell to tell the story of how a combination of cyber-savvy and old-school detective work brought down the biggest name on the Dark Web. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by James Trew. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987), which you can find for streaming on Disney+.  Directed by Rob Reiner, from a script by William Goldman from his 1973 book of the same name, the film follows a young boy (Fred Savage) who is home sick in bed getting a visit from his grandpa (Peter Falk) who comes bearing a gift - a book!  In the book is a tale of heroes, giants, villians, wizards and true love.  Heading up the cast is Cary Elwes as Westley, a farm hand in love with Buttercup (Robin Wright).  He goes off to make his fortune and news returns that his ship was captured by the Dread Pirate Roberts who leaves no one alive.  Buttercup is utterly crestfallen and eventually agrees to a marriage with Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon).  However, right before the wedding she is abducted by the villainous Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) and his henchmen Iñigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin) and Fezzik ( André René Roussimoff/Andre the Giant), who have plans of their own.  Will Buttercup get stuck in a loveless marriage with Humperdinck?  Who's the masked man in black tailing Vizzini, Iñigo, Fezzik and Buttercup?  Is Westley really dead?? You have to watch to find out.  This film clocks in at 1 h and 38 m and is rated PG.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Our artwork is usually lifted from IMDB but tragically this film has awful posters but the gorgeous poster used in the video is from Ise Ananphada (https://iseananphada.com/) - check out the site! This episode is dedicated to Aunt Erica on her born day - we heart you and will see you soon XOXO Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

Lil' Fred Savage is unwell so naturally his Papa Columbo (Peter Falk) comes to pinch his cheeks read him a family favorite. A tale that sees a young farm boy, Westley (Cary Elwes) leaving the only eligible girl in Florin, Buttercup (Robin Wright) behind to seek an unspecified fortune abroad. During his 5 year absence, Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon) snatches her up for his bride. His motives are far from noble as his plan is to hire Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), Fezzik (Andre the Giant) and Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin) to kidnap Buttercup, kill her, and frame Florin for it in order to start a war. Things get complicated when the Dread Pirate Roberts shows up, Inigo finds the 6 fingered man (Christopher Guest), and The Machine gets turned up to 50. A story of adventure, miracles, true love, and revenge. The Princess Bride, this week on Doom Generation. 

An elderly man reads the book "The Princess Bride" to his sick and thus currently bedridden adolescent grandson, the reading of the book which has been passed down within the family for generations. The grandson is sure he won't like the story, with a romance at its core, he prefers something with lots of action and "no kissing", but he lets grandfather continue, because he doesn't want to hurt his feelings. The story centers on Buttercup, a former farm girl who has been chosen as the princess bride to Prince Humperdinck of Florian. Buttercup does not love him, she who still laments the death of her one true love, Westley, five years ago. Westley was a hired hand on the farm, his stock answer of "as you wish" to any request she made of him which she came to understand was his way of saying that he loved her. But Westley went away to sea, only to be killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts. On a horse ride to clear her mind of her upcoming predicament of marriage, Buttercup is kidnapped by a band of bandits: Vizzini who works on his wits, and his two associates, a giant named Fezzik who works on his brawn, and a Spaniard named Inigo Montoya, who has trained himself his entire life to be an expert swordsman. They in turn are chased by the Dread Pirate Roberts himself. But chasing them all is the Prince, and his men led by Count Tyrone Rugen. What happens to these collectives is dependent partly on Buttercup, who does not want to marry the Prince, and may see other options as lesser evils, and partly on the other motives of individuals within the groups. But a larger question is what the grandson will think of the story as it proceeds and at its end, especially as he sees justice as high a priority as actionThe Princess Bride on IMDBThe Princess Bride on WikipediaIf you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you love, we can be found most anywhere that you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you listen on iTunes and a 5 star rating if you listen on Spotify.If you have any questions, comments, suggestions for shows or you have a question you would like us to read on air then email us at retrolife4you@gmail.com You can find us on social media at the following places:FacebookInstagramTik TokYouTubeRetro Life 4 You Website

John and Craig host an in-depth look at the 1987 classic, The Princess Bride, recorded live at the WGA Theatre in 2019. They discuss how the “abridged” structure brings us only the best parts of the story and what this means for the characters and world. From the frame story to the myth of the Dread Pirate Roberts, The Princess Bride shaped decades of screenwriters but would be inconceivable to produce today. In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig discuss William Goldman's famous (and often misapplied) quote abut Hollywood: “Nobody knows anything.” Links: Episode 386 – The Princess Bride Episode 221 – Nobody Knows Anything (including what this quote means) The Princess Bride The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman The Dread Pirate Roberts The Bechdel Test Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Check out the Inneresting Newsletter Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription! Craig Mazin on Threads and Instagram John August on Threads, Instagram and Twitter John on Mastodon Outro by Cole Parzenn (send us yours!) This episode was originally produced by Megan McDonnell. Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.

How much do you know about the infamous site Silk Road and its creator Ross Ulbricht, also known as Dread Pirate Roberts? We speak to Lynn Ulbricht, the mother of Ross...Ross was a pioneer of the deep web and bitcoin. He created a new market place which ended up as a vending system for an array of things, including drugs. Ross was the mastermind behind the website but didn't actually partake in vending himself. Ross now serves a double life prison term and many people feel this is an injustice on many levels. The toll this has taken on the family is inconceivable.We're joined by Lynn to speak about the history of Silk Road and the journey which led up to Ross' imprisonment. How is Ross now, and what is he doing? What hope is there of his release? And why is this perceived by so many people as a gross injustice? An incredible tale of criminal and social justice on trial.If you would like to know more or support Lynn and Ross, go to: freeross.orgDisclaimer: All views expressed in this episode represent the individual only Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome back the comedian/writer/musician David Dineen-Porter and gossip about the life of Dread Pirate Roberts aka Ross Ulbricht aka the computer man behind Silk Road, the infamous online drugs marketplace. Enjoy! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

In this episode of The Movie Loot, me and my friend, composer and host of Piecing It Together, David Rosen get on a pirate ship to talk about Oliver Stone!!! and punctuation symbols!!! Can you believe it?!? It's all in our loot of September watches! Check it out.00:00:00 - 00:02:30 -- Intro00:02:30 - 00:11:22 -- Meet David!00:11:22 - 00:40:35 -- The September Loot00:40:35 - 00:42:20 -- Closing00:42:20 - 00:44:57 -- OutroFollow DavidPiecing It Together Podcast: http://www.piecingpod.com/Facebook Group: Popcorn & Puzzle PiecesDavid's music: http://www.bydavidrosen.comTwitter: @PiecingPodPunch-Drunk Love clip (c) Sony PicturesPodcast Intro/Outro: Tino Mendes & Yellow Paper - The Heist

We're watching The Princess Bride this week. We know it's funny and there's kissing, but is it a rom com? Westley (Cary Elwes) is killed on the high seas before he can marry his true love, Buttercup (Robin Wright). Heartbroken and convinced Westley is dead, Buttercup agrees to marry a less-than-charming prince. However, before she can exchange marriage vows, Buttercup finds herself kidnapped and face-to-face with Westley's killer: the Dread Pirate Roberts. Gasp! Stream this movie on Disney+ today, and let us know your thoughts on whether this movie is rom com!Email us at MadeMePodcast@gmail.comFind us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/MadeMePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/myhusbandmademedoit/ Podcast artwork by Anna Eggleton of Treehouse Lettering & Design: https://www.treehouseletteringanddesign.com/

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This episode originally aired on August 1, 2022.Getting Jamie Lee Curtis to open about her many years spent addicted to Vicodin is, frankly, not very difficult. She wants to talk about it. And that's for a couple of reasons. One, she wants to make it clear that she's no different from any other addict in any other walk of life. That's why she calls herself a dope fiend. She just happens to have had success in an industry she derisively calls “show off business”. Two, because she committed to sobriety after reading someone else's story of addiction so maybe her story can help someone too.We talk to Jamie about how she got hooked, how she sustained the habit, and how she carried on a perfectly successful movie star life without anyone catching on. Until they did catch on.Listen to Letters from Camp, now on its third and final season, at Audible.com. Follow Jamie Lee Curtis on Twitter @jamieleecurtis and on Instagram @curtisleejamie.Jamie's Gifts to John:"At such a time, it seems natural and good to me to ask myself these questions. What do I believe in? What must I fight for and what must I fight against? Our species is the only creative species and it has only one creative instrument: the individual mind and spirit of a man. Nothing was ever created by two men. There are no good collaborations whether in music, in art, in poetry, in mathematics, in philosophy. Once the miracle of creation has taken place, the group can build and extend it, but the group never invents anything. The preciousness lies in the lonely mind of a man. And now the forces marshalled around the concept of the group have declared a war of extermination on the preciousness, the mind of man. By disparagement, by starvation, by repressions, forced direction, and the stunning hammer blows of conditioning. The free roving mind is being pursued, roped, blunted, and drugged. It is a sad, suicidal course our species seems to have taken. And this I believe that the free exploring mind of the exploring human is the most valuable thing in the world. And this I would fight for. The freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes undirected. And this I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual. This is what I am and what I'm about. I can understand why a system built on a pattern must try to destroy the free mind for this is the one thing which can by inspection destroy such a system. Surely I can understand this. And I hate it. And I will fight against it to preserve the one thing that separates us from the uncreative beasts. If the glory can be killed, we are lost." - John Steinbeck, East of Eden"When things go unexamined for a long enough time, certain things happen. They become very very powerful. They create conformity. They intimidate." - E.L. Doctorow"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something." - The Dread Pirate Roberts, The Princess BrideThank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org.Help is available right away.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALKCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlinesThe Depresh Mode newsletter is available twice a week. Subscribe for free and stay up to date on the show and mental health issues. https://johnmoe.substack.com/John's acclaimed memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is available here. https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-hilarious-world-of-depression/Find the show on Twitter @depreshpod and Instagram @depreshpod.John is on Twitter @johnmoe.

Beneath the surface web, the websites and search engines we use on a daily basis, lies the dark web, a hidden network of dangerous websites which are hidden from public access. In 2011, a man operating under the pseudonym, "Dread Pirate Roberts," created the Silk Road, a dark web black market used for selling drugs, weapons, and illegal services.  The FBI became aware of the Silk Road just months after its foundation and soon launched an investigation to take down the site and its creator. Former FBI Special Agent Chris Tarbell was the lead investigator on the case. He discusses the inner workings of the dark web, and how the FBI managed to uncover the Silk Road's notorious kingpin. Following his career with the FBI, Chris co-founded NAXO, a cybersecurity firm that offers investigative solutions and protection from various cyber threats. Additionally, Chris co-hosts the weekly podcast, Hacker And The Fed, which covers cybersecurity news and safety tips. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two longtime friends, Taylor and Bailey spoil, review, and discuss the 1995 film "The Usual Suspects" written by Christopher McQuarrie and directed by Bryan Singer. During their discussion they touch on various topics such as upcoming movies they're excited for, the Dread Pirate Roberts and Gray Fox, and much more! This episode contains spoilers for The Usual Suspects starting at 7:40. Check out our link tree to see our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube Channel, or join the Facebook group at https://linktr.ee/2idiots1podcast Please feel free to email questions, comments, or anything else to 2idiots1podcast2022@gmail.com.

Has the Dread Pirate Roberts returned? [Block #786282]Welcome back to Flirting with Bitcoin, the show where we flirt with the future of money and try not to get rejected by the markets. In this episode, Mandana and Ian discuss the early days of their latest scheme to lure listeners into their Bitcoin-loving clutches: the #flirtingwithbitcoinclips bounty program. It's like a treasure hunt, but instead of gold doubloons, you get 1000 satoshis for creating a clip of our show on Fountain and another 1000 satoshis for sharing it on Nostr. It's a win-win situation, folks. You get some sweet, sweet sats, and we get to spread our message of financial liberation to the masses. It's a beautiful thing.But seriously, folks, we're thrilled to see the power of user-generated content in action. It's the future of podcasting, and we're happy to be at the forefront of this revolution. We also dive into the latest news in the Bitcoin world, including the recent surge in adoption and what it means for the traditional financial system. And, as always, we're not afraid to tackle the big questions, like whether CivKit, the proposed decentralized marketplace, is the next Silk Road or the next Amazon. Join us for a fun and enlightening episode, as we continue to flirt with the unknown and embrace the chaos.(generated by gpt4)Mentioned In Episode* Oshi* CivKit peer-to-peer marketplace white paper* The Silk Road (part 1)* The Silk Road (part 2)ToolsSatoshi Savings CalculatorFollow UsWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's TwitterNostrPodcast Pubkey: npub1627md0lshr7hsa9z6ud8xpln2xvrszjcqv0uu5d8cjvz4f2vscnsat3aecIan's Pubkey: npub1pmhevxtlt3478pvmdqt7dftnv6zc2mzpdc569yjm6ks4k2jhezcs53uksrMandana's PubKey: npub1yz8n8jf7zye7ew6yftqr4hes6s3zlamaygr8amzkw05lwnqwjz5svspxp7RecommendationsStrike Referral ($5)Swan BitcoinUnchained CapitalFountain Podcasts (listen to earn)Stacker News Referral (100 sats)StatsFlirting With ₿itcoin is 68260 Blocks OldIts been 574 Blocks Since Last Episode53718 Blocks Until Next Halving3565 Satoshis for $17149 Satoshis for 1 Dozen Eggs16508 Satoshis for 1 Pound Ground Beef9288 Satoshis for 1 Gallon of Gasfrom pricedinbitcoin21.com Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin at www.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/subscribe

*TRIGGER* This episode discusses crimes involving children.      What comes to mind when you hear the term “The Dark Web”?  We think of shadows, acts committed in secrecy…maybe even the stuff of nightmares.  The Dark Web can be the stuff of nightmares, a place where even angels fear to tread.  Afterall, “The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is looking”.....And what he does and is capable of, is truly dark.  We will take a deep dive into illegal activities found on the Dark Web and cover five cases related to it. The deeper we go…. The darker it gets.  Welcome to Episode 28, Crimes of the Dark Web.Show Notes:An Honest Conversation With Hieu Minh Ngo, One Of The World's Most Prolific Hackers | VietceteraImprisoned Hacker Turns His Life Around As A Cybersecurity Specialist (thesmartlocal.com)District of New Jersey | Camden County Man Admits Hiring Hitman Via Internet | United States Department of JusticeFBI hackers took down a child porn ring (cnn.com)‘Playpen' Creator Sentenced to 30 Years — FBIRoss Ulbricht, aka Dread Pirate Roberts, sentenced to life in federal prison for creating, operating ‘Silk Road' website | ICEPeter Scully and Daisy Destruction, the world's worst pedophile - Caso CriminalPlease pray for those impacted and be voices that rise against these actions.Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law EnforcementHost: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

For some, the end of the world's most infamous online marketplace was a major victory in the never ending war on drugs. But for others, the global, multi-agency investigation into the Silk Road set a dangerous precedent for law enforcement – who rifled through the personal data of countless innocent users in their hunt for the elusive online drug-lord/revolutionary: Dread Pirate Roberts. So prepare for a trip on the Silk Road, and find out how a tax inspector hanging out on a hallucinogenic mushroom forum caught one of the most slippery criminals we've ever covered. GET YOUR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR TICKETS: https://redhandedpodcast.com/ Become a patron: Patreon Order a copy of the book here (US & Canada): Order on Wellesley Books Order on Amazon.com Order a copy of the book here (UK, Ireland, Europe, NZ, Aus): Order on Amazon.co.uk Order on Foyles Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Visit our website: Website Sources available on redhandedpodcast.com

My name is Iñigo Montoya and I am the King of holding grudges. Prepare to die. This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Brooklyn based queer filmmaker and stand-up comedian Kendall Payne (@kendallxpayne) to talk about why the 1987 classic The Princess Bride Should've Been Gay. The movie focuses on the love story between drag queen and OG cottagecore lesbian Princess Buttercup and drag king The Dread Pirate Roberts, ie. the masked masc lesbian Westley. Genuinely, what is queerer than going undercover as a pirate? The Dread Pirate Roberts walked so that the pirates in Our Flag Means Death could run. Buttercup and Westley are in love, but have to keep their relationship in the closet from the completely nonexistent people who would object on the farm. Prince Humpadick, as we will be referring to him the entire time, has to marry Buttercup because he needs to beard up in order to keep his relationship with Dungeon Daddy Tyrone, the six-fingered man, a secret. Luckily Humpadick actually does Buttercup a favor by having a gaggle of gay men kidnap her before she can be forcibly wed into compulsory heterosexuality. They are meant to kill her but she is rescued by her masked masc lover Westley. Buttercup and Westley aren't the only queer ship in town. We also have Iñigo who is in love with Fezzik (they literally ride off into the sunset on horses together), and Prince Humpadick and Tyrone who spend a little too much time in that sex dungeon to be successfully hiding their relationship. Even the characters who are not in relationships are queer; there is no way anyone would confuse Vizzini for a straight man. The film really leans into the camp of the plot and truly what is gayer than camp? We know one thing for sure, The Princess Bride Should've Been Gay. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow along on Instagram (@lezhangoutpod). Want to support Lez Hang Out while unlocking a bunch of awesome perks like access to our exclusive Discord community, monthly bonus episodes, weekly ad free episodes, exclusive merch and more? Join us on Patreon at bit.ly/lezpatreon. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lezhangoutpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode of the Cyberlaw Podcast, I interview Andy Greenberg, long-time WIRED reporter, about his new book, “Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency.” This is Andy's second author interview on the Cyberlaw Podcast. He also came on to discuss an earlier book, Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers. They are both excellent cybersecurity stories. “Tracers in the Dark”, I suggest, is a kind of sequel to the Silk Road story, which ends with Ross Ulbricht, the Dread Pirate Roberts, pinioned in a San Francisco library with his laptop open to an administrator's page on the Silk Road digital black market. At that time, cryptocurrency backers believed that Ulbricht's arrest was a fluke, and that properly implemented, bitcoin was anonymous and untraceable. Greenberg's book explains, story by story, how that illusion was trashed by smart cops and techies (including our own Nick Weaver!) who showed that the blockchain's “forever” records make it almost impossible to avoid attribution over time. Among those who fall victim to the illusion of anonymity are two federal officers who helped pursue Ulbricht—and to rip him off; the administrator of AlphaBay, Silk Road's successor dark market, an alleged Russian hacker who made so much money hacking Mt. Gox that he had to create his own exchange to launder it all, and hundreds of child sex abuse consumers and producers.  It is a great story, and Andy brings it up to date in the interview as we dig into two massive, multi-billion seizures made possible by transaction tracing. In fact, for all the colorful characters in the book, the protagonist is really Chainalysis and its competitors, who have turned tracing into a kind of science. We close the talk by exploring Andy's deeply mixed feelings about both the world envisioned by cryptocurrency's evangelists and the way Chainalysis is saving us from that world.

In this bonus episode of the Cyberlaw Podcast, I interview Andy Greenberg, long-time WIRED reporter, about his new book, “Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency.” This is Andy's second author interview on the Cyberlaw Podcast. He also came on to discuss an earlier book, Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers. They are both excellent cybersecurity stories. “Tracers in the Dark”, I suggest, is a kind of sequel to the Silk Road story, which ends with Ross Ulbricht, the Dread Pirate Roberts, pinioned in a San Francisco library with his laptop open to an administrator's page on the Silk Road digital black market. At that time, cryptocurrency backers believed that Ulbricht's arrest was a fluke, and that properly implemented, bitcoin was anonymous and untraceable. Greenberg's book explains, story by story, how that illusion was trashed by smart cops and techies (including our own Nick Weaver!) who showed that the blockchain's “forever” records make it almost impossible to avoid attribution over time. Among those who fall victim to the illusion of anonymity are two federal officers who helped pursue Ulbricht—and to rip him off; the administrator of AlphaBay, Silk Road's successor dark market, an alleged Russian hacker who made so much money hacking Mt. Gox that he had to create his own exchange to launder it all, and hundreds of child sex abuse consumers and producers.  It is a great story, and Andy brings it up to date in the interview as we dig into two massive, multi-billion seizures made possible by transaction tracing. In fact, for all the colorful characters in the book, the protagonist is really Chainalysis and its competitors, who have turned tracing into a kind of science. We close the talk by exploring Andy's deeply mixed feelings about both the world envisioned by cryptocurrency's evangelists and the way Chainalysis is saving us from that world.

Is Bitcoin dangerous to America? In the third and final installment of Crypto, we follow the hunt for Silk Road's captain Dread Pirate Roberts and dig deep into the murder-for-hire accusations against him. Be sure to catch next week's series, airing 1/6/2023, entitled Crypto Revisited...where we do another deep dive into cryptocurrency roughly three and a half years after first airing this series. We answer the question where is cryptocurrency going by speaking to some of the industry's biggest experts. Cryptocurrency is no longer in its infancy, and our Crypto Revisited conclusion will no doubt shock you.Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Bitcoin dangerous to America? In the third and final installment of Crypto, we follow the hunt for Silk Road's captain Dread Pirate Roberts, dig deep into the murder-for-hire accusations against him, and show how Bitcoin was used to take down the criminals. This series was originally broadcast in July 2019.Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your earbuds will hit the pink cocaine with HLS dives deep into the Black Market Dark Web Amazon of Drugs called the Silk Road, who was "Dread Pirate Roberts,” who was “Variety Jones,” why were 5 different Federal agencies, the DEA, the FBI, Customs, Homeland Security and the IRS trying to nab the unnababble, this is dealing and thugging of the future, and found out just how power corrupts, especially when conducted with bitcoin and cryptocurrency. #silkroad #darkweb #americankingpin #princessbride #drugs@biglucks17 @chumahan_ @seanallenlewis @nickbilton @penguinpublishingwww.hardluckshow.comwww.hardluckshow.com/mercadoEmail to: hluckshow@gmail.comHLS: Audiobook ART OF WAR hls.gumroad.com/l/mbhxsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hard-luck-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Silk Road, or roads more appropriately, has been in use for thousands of years. Horses, jade, gold, and of course silk flowed across the trade routes. As did spices - and knowledge. The term Silk Road was coined by a German geographer named Ferdinand van Richthofen in 1870 to describe a network of routes that was somewhat formalized in the second century that some theorize date back 3000 years, given that silk has been found on Egyptian mummies from that time - or further. The use of silk itself in China in fact dates back perhaps 8,500 years. Chinese silk has been found in Scythian graves, ancient Germanic graves, and along mountain ranges and waterways around modern India gold and silk flowed between east and west. These gave way to empires along the Carpathian Mountains or Kansu Corridor. There were Assyrian outposts in modern Iran and the Sogdia built cities around modern Samarkand in Uzbekistan, an area that has been inhabited since the 4th millennium BCE. The Sogdians developed trading networks that spanned over 1,500 miles - into ancient China. The road expanded with he Persian Royal Road from the 5th century BCE across Turkey and with the conquests of Alexander the Great in the 300s BCE, the Macedonian Empire pushed into Central Asia into modern Uzbekistan. The satrap Diodotus I claimed independence of one of those areas between the Hindu Kush, Pamirs, and Tengri Tagh mountains, which became known as the Hellenized name Bactria and called the Greco-Bactrian and then Into-Greek Kingdoms by history. Their culture also dates back thousands of years further.  The Bactrians became powerful enough to push into the Indus Valley, west along the Caspian Sea, and north to the Syr Darya river, known as the Jaxartes at the time and to the Aral Sea. They also pushed south into modern Pakistan and Afghanistan, and east to modern Kyrgyzstan. To cross the Silk Road was to cross through Bactria, and they were considered a Greek empire in the east. The Han Chinese called them Daxia in the third century BCE. They grew so wealthy from the trade that they became the target of conquest by neighboring peoples once the thirst for silk could not be unquenched in the Roman Empire. The Romans consumed so much silk that silver reserves were worn thin and they regulated how silk could be used - something some of the Muslim's would do over the next generations.  Meanwhile, the Chinese hadn't known where their silk was destined, but had been astute enough to limit who knew how silk was produced. The Chinese general Pan Chao in the first century AD and attempted to make contact with the Roman's only to be thwarted by Parthians, who acted as the middlemen on many a trade route. It wasn't until the Romans pushed East enough to control the Persian Gulf that an envoy was sent by Marcus Aurelius that made direct contact with China in 166 AD and from there, spread throughout the kingdom. Justinian even sent monks to bring home silkworm eggs but they were never able to reproduce silk, in part because they didn't have mulberry trees. Yet, the west had perpetrated industrial espionage on the east, a practice that would be repeated in 1712 when a Jesuit priest found how the Chinese created porcelain.  The Silk Road was a place where great fortunes could be found or lost. The Dread Pirate Roberts was a character from a movie called the Princess Bride, who had left home to make his fortune, so he could spend his life with his love, Buttercup. The Silk Road had made many a fortune, so Ross Ulbricht used that name on a site he created called the Silk Road, along with Frosty and Attoid. He'd gotten his Bachelors at the University of Texas and Masters at Penn State University before he got the idea to start a website he called the Silk Road in 2011. Most people connected to the site via ToR and paid for items in bitcoins. After he graduated from Penn State, he'd started a couple of companies that didn't do that well. Given the success of Amazon, he and a friend started a site to sell used books, but Ulbricht realized it was more profitable to be the middle man, as the Parthians had thousands of years earlier. The new site would be Underground Brokers and later changed to The Silk Road. Cryptocurrencies allowed for anonymous transactions. He got some help from others, including two that went by the pseudonyms Smedley (later suspected to be Mike Wattier) and Variety Jones (later suspected to be Thomas Clark). They started to facilitate transactions in 2011. Business was good almost from the beginning. Then Gawker published an article about the site and more and more attention was paid to what was sold through this new darknet portal. The United States Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies got involved. When bitcoins traded at less than $80 each, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) seized 11 bitcoins, but couldn't take the site down for good. It was actually an IRS investigator named Gary Alford who broke the case when he found the link between the Dread Pirate Roberts and Attoid and then a post that included Ulbricht's name and phone number. Ulbricht was picked up in San Francisco and 26,000 bitcoins were seized, along with another 144,000 from Ulbricht's personal wallets. Two federal agents were arrested when it was found they traded information about the investigation to Ulbricht. Ulbricht was also accused of murder for hire, but those charges never led to much. Ulbricht now servers a life sentence. The Silk Road of the darknet didn't sell silk. 70% of the 10,000 things sold were drugs. There were also fake identities, child pornography, and through a second site, firearms. There were scammers. Tens of millions of dollars flowed over this new Silk Road. But the secrets weren't guarded well enough and a Silk Road 2 was created in 2013, which only lasted a year. Others come and go. It's kinda' like playing whack-a-mole. The world is a big place and the reach of law enforcement agencies limited, thus the harsh sentence for Ulbricht.

Using the online moniker “Dread Pirate Roberts,” or “DPR,” ULBRICHT controlled and oversaw every aspect of Silk Road, and managed a staff of paid, online administrators and computer programmers who assisted with the day-to-day operation of the site. Through his ownership and operation of Silk Road, ULBRICHT reaped commissions worth more than $13 million generated from the illicit sales conducted through the site. ULBRICHT also demonstrated a willingness to use violence to protect his criminal enterprise and the anonymity of its users, soliciting six murders-for-hire in connection with operating the site, although there is no evidence that these murders were actually carried out. -FBI.gov If you would like to support the show you can click on the donate button on the right-hand side of www.sloburnmedia.com or via the Venmo app with my username @bill-huffman-3. Any amount is appreciated and it really does help keep the podcast running. If you enjoy this podcast leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. It will help support the show and help keep the important cases I cover in the spotlight.If you'd like to stay up to date on the cases I have covered, as well as the new shows I have in the pipeline, please follow me on Twitter @billhuffman3. Thank you so much again for listening. Until next week… BE SAFE! Sources: https://freeross.org/ Subscribe to Generation Why- This week's guest is Co-Host Justin American Kingpin- Nick Bilton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLOSVAJH2ks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04xlf2j0dDk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcpKx-Hugws&t=7s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6iI_aiM4xI  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian is joined by Cory as they embark on a mini-series within a mini-series. Over the next few weeks they will be building characters from the Princess Bride starting with Westley. We build the Man in Black, Dread Pirate Roberts himself! Grab a link to the D&D Beyond character here!  Be sure to check out campaign 3 and follow us on instagram and twitter @DTRcast!

Nick asks the inconceivable of us, attempting to recast the beloved 1987 fantasy classic, The Princess Bride, moving it twenty years forward to 2007! Will Cory and Tanner be able to find a cast worthy of the original, and will they be able to find anyone who could make a wonderful Dread Pirate Roberts? Hit play to find out!Thanks for listening! If you feel like supporting us, you can do that here!PatreonBuyMeACoffee And don't forget to rate and review us and check us out at our links below. TwitterInstagramFacebookor at quantumrecast.com!Starring:Cory Williams (@TheLionFire)Nick Growall (@NickGrowall)Tanner Risner (@TheTannerRisner)Editing by:Tanner Risner (@TheTannerRisner)

Getting Jamie Lee Curtis to open about her many years spent addicted to Vicodin is, frankly, not very difficult. She wants to talk about it. And that's for a couple of reasons. One, she wants to make it clear that she's no different from any other addict in any other walk of life. That's why she calls herself a dope fiend. She just happens to have had success in an industry she derisively calls “show off business”. Two, because she committed to sobriety after reading someone else's story of addiction so maybe her story can help someone too.We talk to Jamie about how she got hooked, how she sustained the habit, and how she carried on a perfectly successful movie star life without anyone catching on. Until they did catch on.Listen to Letters from Camp, now on its third and final season, at Audible.com. Follow Jamie Lee Curtis on Twitter @jamieleecurtis and on Instagram @curtisleejamie.Jamie's Gifts to John:"At such a time, it seems natural and good to me to ask myself these questions. What do I believe in? What must I fight for and what must I fight against? Our species is the only creative species and it has only one creative instrument: the individual mind and spirit of a man. Nothing was ever created by two men. There are no good collaborations whether in music, in art, in poetry, in mathematics, in philosophy. Once the miracle of creation has taken place, the group can build and extend it, but the group never invents anything. The preciousness lies in the lonely mind of a man. And now the forces marshalled around the concept of the group have declared a war of extermination on the preciousness, the mind of man. By disparagement, by starvation, by repressions, forced direction, and the stunning hammer blows of conditioning. The free roving mind is being pursued, roped, blunted, and drugged. It is a sad, suicidal course our species seems to have taken. And this I believe that the free exploring mind of the exploring human is the most valuable thing in the world. And this I would fight for. The freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes undirected. And this I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual. This is what I am and what I'm about. I can understand why a system built on a pattern must try to destroy the free mind for this is the one thing which can by inspection destroy such a system. Surely I can understand this. And I hate it. And I will fight against it to preserve the one thing that separates us from the uncreative beasts. If the glory can be killed, we are lost." - John Steinbeck, East of Eden"When things go unexamined for a long enough time, certain things happen. They become very very powerful. They create conformity. They intimidate." - E.L. Doctorow"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something." - The Dread Pirate Roberts, The Princess BrideThank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org.Help is available right away.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALKCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlinesThe Depresh Mode newsletter is available twice a week. Subscribe for free and stay up to date on the show and mental health issues. https://johnmoe.substack.com/John's acclaimed memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is available here. https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-hilarious-world-of-depression/Find the show on Twitter @depreshpod and Instagram @depreshpod.John is on Twitter @johnmoe.