Podcasts about Duet

While college-going rates have increased over recent decades, completion rates have hardly budged. On this episode, Michael and Jeff sit down with one entrepreneur working to change that. Mike Larsson is the co-founder and CEO of Duet, an organization collaborating with an online university to provide on-the-ground coaching and physical space for students. They discuss the role wraparound supports play in supporting more students towards graduation, the keys to reengaging students who have stopped out, the nationwide spread of hybrid models like Duet's, and more.Links We ShareCollege Reimagined by Jon Gabrieli et al.Chapters0:00 - Intro02:12 - The Founding Story of Duet08:53 - Reaching Students with “Some College No Degree”11:23 - A Personal Trainer for College13:17 - Duet's Outcomes17:07 - “The Hard Policy Answer”21:00 - The Growth of Hybrid College24:39 - Affordability, Flexibility, and Disruption29:46 - Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to Better Serve Adult Learners33:26 - Improving the Outcomes of Community CollegesConnect with Michael Horn:Sign Up for the The Future of Education NewsletterWebsiteLinkedInX (Twitter)Threads  Connect with Jeff Selingo:Sign Up for the Next NewsletterWebsiteX (Twitter)ThreadsLinkedInConnect with Future U:TwitterYouTubeThreadsInstagramFacebookLinkedIn  Submit a question and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag!Sign up for Future U. emails to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.

Duet. 30:9-14, Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 10:25-37

Vlasta Průchová, významná česká jazzová zpěvačka se narodila 12. července 1926 v Ružomberku. Kouzlu jazzu propadla po seznámení s budoucím manželem Janem Hammerem, který patřil k průkopníkům tohoto hudebního žánru u nás. Největší popularitu si získala na přelomu 50. a 60. let díky soutěži Hledáme písničky pro všední den. Hned několik songů v jejím podání se stalo dobovými hity včetně duetu Až nám bude dvakrát tolik s tehdy začínajícím Karlem Gottem.

Vlasta Průchová, významná česká jazzová zpěvačka se narodila 12. července 1926 v Ružomberku. Kouzlu jazzu propadla po seznámení s budoucím manželem Janem Hammerem, který patřil k průkopníkům tohoto hudebního žánru u nás. Největší popularitu si získala na přelomu 50. a 60. let díky soutěži Hledáme písničky pro všední den. Hned několik songů v jejím podání se stalo dobovými hity včetně duetu Až nám bude dvakrát tolik s tehdy začínajícím Karlem Gottem.Všechny díly podcastu Příběhy z kalendáře můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Rodney gets a temporary houseguest when Cadman winds up in his brain after an incident with a wraith dart in Duet.    Why did the Atlantis expedition never take the jumper cloaking technology and make it personal sized? It's weird that no one tells Katie Brown what's going on with Rodney. It doesn't seem to really be a secret and also something that would easily explain his seemingly strange actions and attitude.   This is a really fun episode especially after the very serious and heavy start to season 2.   Let us know: who would be the worst and the best brain to be stuck in?   And always remember, you can't keep a horse in a bathtub.   INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN MERCH: https://showclub.redbubble.com/ EMAIL: woosgrewatch@gmail.com

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A Cardassian seeks trial for crimes he didn't commit—to force his people to face their past. Kira must question her hatred and what justice really means. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down this complex DS9 episode. The post Duet (DS9) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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A Cardassian seeks trial for crimes he didn't commit—to force his people to face their past. Kira must question her hatred and what justice really means. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler break down this complex DS9 episode.

MUSICOzzy Osbourne wants to do a duet with Beatles legend Paul McCartney. In case you haven't heard, LeAnn Rimes had an embarrassing moment Saturday night when her teeth FELL OUT in the middle of her performance of "One Way Ticket".Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong scolded a fan last weekend during their set at a German festival, threatening to "beat their a**" if they didn't stop shooting him with a water gun. Last year, Sabrina Carpenter teamed up with Dunkin to offer us Sabrina's Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso. And this summer she's doing it again. Except this time, we're getting Sabrina'sNEW MUSIC OUT TODAY in RECORD STORES AND STREAMING311's 90s Throwback EP: Volume 2 contains vintage live tracks.Awolnation's Run 10th Anniversary Edition adds a bunch of bonus tracks.Lynyrd Skynyrd's Celebrating 50 Years - Live at the Ryman includes a roster of guest stars, including Brent Smith of Shinedown.A Tribute to the King of Zydeco includes a new track from The Rolling Stones.TVThe Jeff Bezos / Lauren Sanchez wedding festivities kicked off yesterday, and the celebrities have been pouring into Venice. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: New in Theaters: "F1: The Movie" and "M3GAN 2.0""F1: The Movie" (PG-13) Trailer and Trailer 2: Brad Pitt plays a driver whose promising career was derailed by an accident 30 years ago. He gets a shot at redemption when former teammate Javier Bardem asks him to help save his floundering team, led by rookie driver Damson Idris.Buckle up for the F1 movie … The movie F1, starring Brad Pitt, is now in theaters. Critics suggest that hardcore Formula 1 fans might be distracted because of aspects about the sport that the film gets wrong. But if you can suspend your disbelief – and allow yourself to get swept up by the speed and special effects – it might be a popcorn movie worth watching.2. "M3GAN 2.0" (PG-13) Trailer and Trailer 2: This one takes place two years after the first movie, with M3GAN's creator Gemma (Allison Williams) now an advocate for strict government A.I. oversight.But after a defense contractor steals M3GAN's tech and creates a self-aware killer robot named Amelia, Gemma is forced to resurrect and upgrade M3GAN to prevent Amelia from wiping out the rest of humanity.3. "Ice Road: Vengeance" (Not Yet Rated) Trailer: Liam Neeson stars in this sequel to his 2021 big rig movie "The Ice Road". In this one, he takes on some ruthless mercenaries on the road to Mt. Everest to protect a busload of tourists and save a village they're threatening.Subway was a sponsor for Adam Sandler's character in the original "Happy Gilmore". And now with "Happy Gilmore 2" on the way, they're actually offering a tie-in meal.The original Spider-Man movies are heading back to the big screen.Disney live-action version of Lilo & Stitch was released over Memorial Day weekend and has grossed $910 million worldwide. Disney made the announcement on 6/26 to correspond with the space alien's government name, Experiment 626, that a sequel will be in development, no word on when production will begin. "M3GAN 2.0" hits theaters this weekend . . . but there's an ADULT spinoff on the way called "SOULM8TE". GAMINGEpic Games, maker of Fortnite, has started issuing refunds to Americans who were "tricked" into making unwanted game purchases as part of a $245 million settlement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We play a artist, and you have to tell us who dueted with them!

Hello Listeners!In this episode, we had the opportunity to have a conversation with Singapore Singer & Musician, lovlaine and teemlovlaine and teem join forces on their latest single, “better than u” . lovlaine is a Singapore-based Chinese-Indonesian artist who writes songs for the lovesick and lovelorn. Her unabashed takes on romance hope to comfort fellow hopeless romantics who are too shy to express their feelings. Teem As a versatile session musician, songwriter, arranger,and producer.lovlaine and teem bring listeners through a moment suspended in time. It's a vulnerable, finely crafted piece that resonates with anyone who has stood at the edge of love, unsure whether to leap or let go. More than just another sad song, “better than u” captures a young couple suspended between connection and separation. With layers of intricate harmonies and intimate storytelling, the production builds a soundscape akin to a dust-filled attic—echoing with the ghosts of old memories and the ache of emotional distance.Listen full episode on Bingkai Suara with Lusiana and don't forget to follow our podcast on any podcast platforms, our Instagram Bingkai Karya, and stay updated with our recent news on www.bingkaikarya.com

Smuker war vor einigen Wochen beim Jubiläums-Event von HeidelBÄR Games zum zehnjährigen Geburtstag von Codenames - dem Spiel des Jahres von 2016. Er berichtet von diesem Tag und spricht mit Mathias über Codenames und ähnliche Spiele.  Inhalt:  00:00:00.000 - 00:00:09.737: Intro 00:00:09.737 - 00:00:50:684: Begrüßung 00:00:50.684 - 00:02:31.248: 10 Jahre Codenames-Event von HeidelBär Games 00:02:31.248 - 00:06:50.292: Museen in Frankfurt und Kiel 00:06:50.292 - 00:11:04.829: Zurück zum Event 00:11:04.829 - 00:18:36.225: Bericht über die Entstehungsgeschichte von Codenames 00:18:36.225 - 00:21:21.772: Wie lief der Event ab 00:21:21.772 - 00:27:49.455: Codenames App 00:27:49.455 - 00:38:27.676: Codenames und seine Ableger (Deep Undercover. Duet, Pictures, Marvel, Disney) 00:38:27.676 - 00:44:19.580: Ähnliche Spiele: Decrypto & Landmarks 00:44:19.580 - 00:52:36.705: Der Erfolg der Marke und unsere Meinung 00:52:36.705 - 00:53:54.758: Was in der Zukunft bei uns anliegt 00:53:54.758 - 00:54:42.500: Verabschiedung

In a show-stopping duet, Broadway legends Todd Almond and Donna Murphy (portraying the imagined character of AI) dig into our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence — blending wit and warmth with a touch of existential dread. This Broadway act, written exclusively for TED, is cabaret meets searing social commentary meets comedic gold.Want to help shape TED's shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at ted.com/joinLearn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when loss, music, and meaningful coincidences collide? Opera singer Karli Forte joins Dr. Bernard Beitman for a deeply personal conversation about grief, synchronicity, and the mysterious ways the universe speaks through signs, songs, and perfectly timed encounters.Order Dr. Beitman's newest book "Life-Changing Synchronicities: A Doctor's Coincidences and Serendipities" at Simon & Schuster, Barnes and Noble, Inner Traditions, Amazon, Books-a-Million, Bookshop.org (May 2025).Karli Forte didn't expect a book on signs to lead her to Dr. Bernard Beitman. But just days after losing her father, she opened Laura Lynne Jackson's Signs and saw a familiar name—Beitman's—while sitting alone in Charlottesville, where she'd come to perform in Scalia/Ginsburg. She reached out, and what followed was a series of shared synchronicities that neither could ignore.In this heartfelt episode, Karli and Dr. Beitman reflect on the timing of her father's passing (February 27th), which happens to also be Beitman's birthday and the date of his own father's death. Their conversation explores grief, connection, and how moments of alignment can bring comfort when we need it most.Karli shares the powerful experience of walking beside a four-foot-long fish on the beach the day after her father's funeral—a moment that felt like a message from beyond. Together, they discuss what it means to trust the signs, to act on intuition, and to find healing through synchronicity.This episode is a celebration of shared humanity, the healing power of music, and the mysterious threads that connect us all.Karli Forte is a Coloratura Soprano based in New York City. She studied at Indiana University, performed internationally, and has appeared in leading roles including Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Scalia/Ginsburg. You can find her work at www.karliforte.com and on YouTube:Karli Forte Student Division Semi-Finals"Quando m'en vo" from La Boheme -- Karli Forte, Soprano

With the sad passing of actor Harris Yulin, who played the Cardassian Aamin Marritza in Deep Space Nine's "Duet," we're going back to rewatch the classic Season 1 episode. Yulin's performance is one of the greats of Star Trek, and alongside Nana Visitor as Kira, the pair gave us an unforgettable hour of Trek.We also discuss the cancellation of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and why Paramount+ announced it now with two and a half seasons still to go...

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, we chat with Seth MacFarlane, the man behind Family Guy and Ted, about the backstory of his ninth studio album, Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CELÝ ROZHOVOR V DÉLCE 58 MIN. JEN NA ⁠HTTPS://HEROHERO.CO/CESTMIR⁠⁠⁠⁠ A ⁠HTTPS://FORENDORS.CZ/CESTMIR „Nevím, odkud beru koule to dělat.“ Těmito slovy popisuje Ewa Farna rozhodnutí, na které by si řada jejích kolegů možná netroufla: uspořádat velký výroční koncert na stadionu Eden a stát se tak první českou zpěvačkou, která vystoupí jako hlavní hvězda na místě, kde si dříve troufly koncertovat jen Pink, Tina Turner nebo Madonna. Do současné reality, která předčila její sny, patří také nedávné vystoupení zpěvačky Dua Lipa, během něhož nečekaně zazněla její píseň Na ostří nože – a druhý den si ji Farna s britskou hvězdou zazpívala živě na pódiu. Video z koncertu se následně začalo virálně šířit, získalo miliony zhlédnutí, přišel rozhovor pro BBC i vlna hrdosti fanoušků – to všechno ale vzápětí narušila kritika, že šlo o domluvený tah, zaplacenou reklamu a pečlivě naplánované PR. „Dost mě to zranilo a rozbrečela jsem se,“ popisuje Farna zpochybňování od „kolegů z oboru“ s tím, že logicky byla situace pro obě strany marketingově výhodná, ale krásné na ní bylo právě to, že vznikla opravdu spontánně. Zpěvačka, která je už dvacet let na scéně, mluví o tom, jak těžké bylo dospívat na očích veřejnosti i jak si musela projít situacemi, kdy po ní na koncertech házeli kelímky od piva. Jindy zase fanoušci pořádali svatbu před jejím domem, což pro hudebnici bylo poněkud za hranou. I přes takové „divné“ situace má dnes Ewa Farna pocit, že si se svými posluchači vytvořila prostor, ve kterém se cítí bezpečně. V rozhovoru také otevřeně vypráví o tom, proč občas zpívá písničku Tělo hlavně pro sebe samu a jak se učí pracovat se sebepřijetím. „Není to tak, že to zpívám z pozice člověka, který si to vyřešil,“ přiznává zpěvačka. Mluví ale také o mateřství, podnikání, vedení převážně mužského týmu i o své potřebě mít věci pod kontrolou. „Možná jsem control freak, ale některé věci si potřebuju pohlídat sama,“ tvrdí Farna, která se jako dcera dvou vysokoškoláků prý rozhodla, že pokud se bude věnovat hudební kariéře, tak naplno. Proč podle ní sebevědomí neznamená, že se nebojíme? Co za emoce v ní vyvolal nečekaný duet? A proč si myslí, že výjimečné věci se mohou stát i v malé zemi, jako je Česko? O tom všem mluví Ewa Farna.

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you'll hear the answer to the question about women's right to vote. There's a salute to Eid Al-Adha, “The Listener's Corner” with Paul Myers, Ollia Horton's “Happy Moment”, and Erwan Rome's “Music from Erwan”. All that, and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!  Hello everyone! Welcome to The Sound Kitchen weekly podcast, published every Saturday – here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll hear the winners' names announced and the week's quiz question, along with all the other ingredients you've grown accustomed to: your letters and essays, “On This Day”, quirky facts and news, interviews, and great music … so be sure and listen every week.Erwan and I are busy cooking up special shows with your music requests, so get them in! Send your music requests to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr Tell us why you like the piece of music, too – it makes it more interesting for us all!Facebook: Be sure to send your photos to thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr for the RFI English Listeners Forum banner!More tech news: Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Just go to YouTube and write “RFI English” in the search bar, and there we are! Be sure to subscribe to see all our videos.Would you like to learn French? RFI is here to help you!Our website “Le Français facile avec RFI” has news broadcasts in slow, simple French, as well as bilingual radio dramas (with real actors!) and exercises to practice what you have heard.Go to our website and get started! At the top of the page, click on “Test level” and you'll be counselled to the best-suited activities for your level.Do not give up! As Lidwien van Dixhoorn, the head of “Le Français facile” service, told me: “Bathe your ears in the sound of the language, and eventually, you'll get it.” She should know – Lidwien is Dutch and came to France hardly able to say “bonjour” and now she heads this key RFI department – so stick with it!Be sure you check out our wonderful podcasts!In addition to the news articles on our site, with in-depth analysis of current affairs in France and across the globe, we have several podcasts that will leave you hungry for more.There's Spotlight on France, Spotlight on Africa, The International Report, and of course, The Sound Kitchen. We also have an award-winning bilingual series – an old-time radio show, with actors (!) to help you learn French, called Les voisins du 12 bis. Remember, podcasts are radio, too! As you see, sound is still quite present in the RFI English service. Please keep checking our website for updates on the latest from our journalists. You never know what we'll surprise you with!To listen to our podcasts from your PC, go to our website; you'll see “Podcasts” at the top of the page. You can either listen directly or subscribe and receive them directly on your mobile phone.To listen to our podcasts from your mobile phone, slide through the tabs just under the lead article (the first tab is “Headline News”) until you see “Podcasts”, and choose your show. Teachers take note! I save postcards and stamps from all over the world to send to you for your students. If you would like stamps and postcards for your students, just write and let me know. The address is english.service@rfi.fr  If you would like to donate stamps and postcards, feel free! Our address is listed below. Another idea for your students: Brother Gerald Muller, my beloved music teacher from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, has been writing books for young adults in his retirement – and they are free! There is a volume of biographies of painters and musicians called Gentle Giants, and an excellent biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., too. They are also a good way to help you improve your English - that's how I worked on my French, reading books that were meant for young readers – and I guarantee you, it's a good method for improving your language skills. To get Brother Gerald's free books, click here.Independent RFI English Clubs: Be sure to always include Audrey Iattoni (audrey.iattoni@rfi.fr) from our Listener Relations department in your RFI Club correspondence. Remember to copy me (thesoundkitchen@rfi.fr) when you write to her so that I know what is going on, too. N.B.: You do not need to send her your quiz answers! Email overload!This week's quiz: On 3 May, I asked you a question about women's right to vote. Frenchwomen were granted the right to vote in 1944; the first election they voted in was in 1945. This is long after many of their sisters in other countries.You were to re-read our article “How French women won, and used, their right to vote in 1945”, and send in the answer to this question: Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote, and in which year? I also asked you to send in the names and dates of the countries that followed the ground-breaker.The answer is, to quote our article: “New Zealand was the pioneer, granting women the right to vote in 1893, followed by Australia in 1901, Finland in 1906, Denmark in 1915, Uruguay in 1917, Germany in 1918, the United States in 1920, and the United Kingdom in 1928.”In addition to the quiz question, there was the bonus question, which was suggested by Father Stephen Wara from Bamenda, Cameroon. Father Steve wanted to know: What big anniversary do you have coming up? A birthday? A wedding? Something else? How will you celebrate it? How many guests will you invite?Do you have a bonus question idea? Send it to thesoundkitchen@rfi.frThe winners are: RFI Listeners Club member Mr. M. Ganesan from Goa, India, who is also the winner of this week's bonus question. Congratulations on your double win, Mr. Ganesan.Also on the list of lucky winners this week – all women, to celebrate our big sister suffragettes who opened the door for us - are Hasina Zaman Hasi, a member of the RFI Amour Fan Club in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, and RFI Listeners Club members Jocelyne D'Errico from New Zealand; Jahan Ara Hussain from Odisha, India, and Shaira Hosen Mo from Kishoreganj in Bangladesh.Congratulations, winners!Here's the music you heard on this week's programme:  “Eid Al-Adha Mubarak” by Babu and Shahnawaz, sung by Nawal Khan; Duet for Viola and Violoncello and Obligato Eyeglasses WoO 32 by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by Keith Hamm and Julie Hereish; “The Flight of the Bumblebee” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov; “The Cakewalk” from Children's Corner by Claude Debussy, performed by the composer; “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, and “Oi! Altas undas que venetz sus la mar” by Raimbaut de Vaqueiras, performed by the Eduardo Paniagua Spanish-French-Moroccan Ensemble.Do you have a music request? Send it to thesoundkitchen@rfi.frThis week's question ... you must listen to the show to participate. After you've listened to the show, re-read Amanda Morrow's article “The big blue blindspot: why the ocean floor is still an unmapped mystery”, which will help you with the answer.You have until 30 June to enter this week's quiz; the winners will be announced on the 5 July podcast. When you enter, be sure to send your postal address with your answer, and if you have one, your RFI Listeners Club membership number.Send your answers to:english.service@rfi.frorSusan OwensbyRFI – The Sound Kitchen80, rue Camille Desmoulins92130 Issy-les-MoulineauxFranceClick here to learn how to win a special Sound Kitchen prize.Click here to find out how you can become a member of the RFI Listeners Club, or form your own official RFI Club.   

Harry and I are back to serve you the following:Kendrick/Sza Concert ReviewPolitical sentiments/GazaCommunity Health Work/Lead Poison AwarenessNavigating fatherhoodLife saving technology on flightsStyle/Beyonce/Concerts/Cultural ImpactDeep reflective QuestionsWendy Williams #FREEWENDYFears and Life Reflections

Are you trying to find “home” in an appearance, place, or building, rather than in people who love you?  Are you trying to find “love” in a world where love is increasingly alien, or in people who won't see you as God sees you nor encourage you into all God created you to be?  Are you so committed to trying to buy pizza in a Chinese restaurant that you haven't even noticed it's not on the menu?  If you're feeling ready to cast off all the false idols and invest yourself, instead, in the God who insists you call Him “Father,” then roll down the windows with Eleanor, Brenda, and Randy, crank up the radio, and start singing a love song with the God who would eagerly give His life for you.

Joanna Serenko is an original singer-songwriter. She grew up in Cleveland and moved to St. Louis at a young age, where her professional career as a musician began. Joanna found her voice by performing and exploring different outlets of music, such as choir, musical theater, and singing in church. By high school, Joanna began writing her own songs and performing as an opening act for local bands in St. Louis. It wasn't long before Joanna was headlining her own shows and recording her own original music. At 18 years old, shortly after her high school graduation, Joanna got the incredible opportunity to perform on Season 18 of an international reality television singing competition, NBC's “The Voice”. During her time on the show, she worked with renowned celebrities such as Nick Jonas and the Jonas Brothers, John Legend, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, and James Taylor. This experience helped to open many doors for her music and served as a great launching pad for Joanna's long-term success in the music industry. After the show, Joanna released her debut album, “Best of Me,” available on all streaming platforms. Since then, Joanna has graduated from nursing school and now embarks on a new adventure of pursing full-time music as she tours the country. Learn more under the "2025 Tour" tab! Also Tyler Dale is featured along with Joanna on this episode because of their duet of the song TWIN FLAME! You will love this song from these super talented singers songwriters! Tyler Dale is an accomplished country artist, songwriter, and producer hailing from St. Louis, MO. Alongside his sister Kristen Anne, he has fronted various cover bands, traversing the Midwest and sharing stages with luminaries such as Josh Turner, Uncle Kracker, and Lady A. The year 2020 marked a pivotal turn in his career when he ventured into releasing his own original music, birthing the project Tyler Dale & Co. On December 31st, 2023, he released his debut album, “Salutations”. https://www.joanna-serenko.comHere is the video episode of her on The VOICE in 2020! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O_P3MMV9mo

Martha Anne Toll is a novelist and literary and cultural critic, also a violist whose classical music training informs her artistic practice. She recently published her second novel, Duet for One, a beautiful love story based on the lives of musicians.his book is also about the death of a mother, and releasing this conversation on Mother's Day (in our countries) has a particular resonance for those of us whose mothers have died, and Martha and I talked about processing our own grief. We focused on both this book and her novel Three Muses, which I also recommend. You'll hear about her high and low points as a violist, different ways she has helped with programs related to social justice, and her involvement in the literary world including supporting less-represented authors. We also talked about the classical music world and living true to your values. Martha Toll comes to writing professionally after a career dedicated to social justice, and she shared some great perspectives on both pursuits. I've linked Martha's list of book and author suggestions in the complete show notes on my website, where you'll also find other episodes linked that you'll like, the transcript and the video!Martha Anne Toll websiteOriginal MerchCan you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? Thanks!Newsletter(00:00) Intro(02:34) viola teachers Max Aronoff, Raphael Hillyer(07:46)novel Duet for One(09:24) Martha's parents, book critic, getting published(11:59) Duet for One(15:30) excerpt from Duet for One(18:59) music in the book, continuing to play viola(24:58) Three Muses, grooming and exploitation(28:23)Dr. Henri Parens Holocaust survivor, cousin Ellen(31:17) Three Muses with excerpt(34:08) other episodes, ways to support this podcast(34:49 dealing with rejection and grief(40:05) law school, work in social justice(46:09) suggested authors (books listed in show notes)(51:34) characters to meet from her books, joyful family Thanksgiving traditions(57:37) Martha's Substack newsletter(01:00:53) artists' residencies

This is a special musical performance of All My Days by the Faith Lutheran Chancel Choir with a duet by Ryan and Addie Thompson of Faith Lutheran Church of Okemos, Michigan.

Classic appearances by two giants in the world of poetry regardless of gender or orientation, reading from their work and responding to their audience, brought together by the magic of recording tape (!) and the courtesy of the Pacifica Radio Archives (produced by Brian DeShazor). And in NewsWrap: transgender former High Court judge Dr. Victoria McCloud will take the U.K. Supreme Court definition of the word “woman” to the European Court of Human Rights, the sports world in the U.K. feels the Supreme Court's trans-exclusive definition of “woman” and “sex,” a phalanx of congressional Democrats introduce a new version of the Equality Act to add sexual orientation and gender identity to U.S. civil rights law, a case that could determine whether private businesses must offer coverage for PrEP in their employee insurance policies gets a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department releases a 400-page report on pediatric gender dysphoria that recommends conversion therapy under a different name, Poland says goodbye to its last remaining “LGBT Free Zone” when local authorities in the small town of Łańcut vote for repeal, a group of Maryland parents take their demand to opt their children out of LGBT-themed lessons to the U.S. Supreme Court, Jill “I Kissed a Girl” Sobule goes out with a vice presidential satirical song, and more international LGBTQ+ news reported this week by Michael LeBeau and Melanie Keller (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the May 5, 2025 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

Passing the thermometer of conversation over the rock and roll news to see where the mercury rises, which this week includes … … the new Barbra Streisand duets album. Duets are ‘playlets', small intense dramas that depend on human interaction, but so many are recorded separately (including, tragically, Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell). … but … duets you HAVE to hear! eg Cash & Carter, Otis Redding & Carla Thomas, Ray Charles & Betty Carter, Siouxsie & Morrissey, Nick Cave & Kylie, Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush. … the extraordinary story of the rebirth and Indian Summer of Mississippi John Hurt after 40 years of invisibility.   … blues lyrics that now seem unimaginable. … Frank Zappa as a drug dealer? Miles Davis as a pimp? Cyndi Lauper as a trophy wife? Real or made-up Miami Vice rock star cameos.  … great opening lines – “We got married in a fever …!” … how you always learn something you never knew about someone from their obituary - like Mike Peters' involvement in the highest altitude concert ever performed (on Everest with Glenn Tilbrook and Slim Jim Phantom). … where people listen to the Word In Your Ear “poddy” – eg in the bath, in court, at wedding receptions, by the Allman Brothers' graveside. Plus birthday guest John Montagna on rock stars who should be in a TV series.Help us to keep the conversation going by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Passing the thermometer of conversation over the rock and roll news to see where the mercury rises, which this week includes … … the new Barbra Streisand duets album. Duets are ‘playlets', small intense dramas that depend on human interaction, but so many are recorded separately (including, tragically, Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell). … but … duets you HAVE to hear! eg Cash & Carter, Otis Redding & Carla Thomas, Ray Charles & Betty Carter, Siouxsie & Morrissey, Nick Cave & Kylie, Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush. … the extraordinary story of the rebirth and Indian Summer of Mississippi John Hurt after 40 years of invisibility.   … blues lyrics that now seem unimaginable. … Frank Zappa as a drug dealer? Miles Davis as a pimp? Cyndi Lauper as a trophy wife? Real or made-up Miami Vice rock star cameos.  … great opening lines – “We got married in a fever …!” … how you always learn something you never knew about someone from their obituary - like Mike Peters' involvement in the highest altitude concert ever performed (on Everest with Glenn Tilbrook and Slim Jim Phantom). … where people listen to the Word In Your Ear “poddy” – eg in the bath, in court, at wedding receptions, by the Allman Brothers' graveside. Plus birthday guest John Montagna on rock stars who should be in a TV series.Help us to keep the conversation going by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Passing the thermometer of conversation over the rock and roll news to see where the mercury rises, which this week includes … … the new Barbra Streisand duets album. Duets are ‘playlets', small intense dramas that depend on human interaction, but so many are recorded separately (including, tragically, Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell). … but … duets you HAVE to hear! eg Cash & Carter, Otis Redding & Carla Thomas, Ray Charles & Betty Carter, Siouxsie & Morrissey, Nick Cave & Kylie, Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush. … the extraordinary story of the rebirth and Indian Summer of Mississippi John Hurt after 40 years of invisibility.   … blues lyrics that now seem unimaginable. … Frank Zappa as a drug dealer? Miles Davis as a pimp? Cyndi Lauper as a trophy wife? Real or made-up Miami Vice rock star cameos.  … great opening lines – “We got married in a fever …!” … how you always learn something you never knew about someone from their obituary - like Mike Peters' involvement in the highest altitude concert ever performed (on Everest with Glenn Tilbrook and Slim Jim Phantom). … where people listen to the Word In Your Ear “poddy” – eg in the bath, in court, at wedding receptions, by the Allman Brothers' graveside. Plus birthday guest John Montagna on rock stars who should be in a TV series.Help us to keep the conversation going by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes I Wonder is a children's book about reincarnation written and narrated by Brownell Landrum, executive producer of the Life is a Trip podcast and author of the We Meet Again trilogy, The short story series The End: A Love Story to the Universe (free download below!) , and over a dozen books and screenplays ranging from nonfiction (Five Reasons Why Bad Things Happen) to fiction including The DUET stories novel series, children's books, and The Hero's Playbook: For the hero in all of us.  You can find Brownell here: https://brownelllandrum.com/ https://www.facebook.com/brownell.landrum.author https://www.instagram.com/brownelllandrum/ https://www.tiktok.com/@brownell.landrum https://www.youtube.com/@brownell.landrum Please join the Life is a Trip! Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeisatripstories Brownell's We Meet Again trilogy on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCL2NR6W/ Link to download “The End: A Love Story to the Universe” by Brownell Landrum for FREE https://dl.bookfunnel.com/a4s6x8lwk5

This Isn't My First Time is a children's book about reincarnation written and narrated by Brownell Landrum, executive producer of the Life is a Trip podcast and author of the We Meet Again trilogy, The short story series The End: A Love Story to the Universe (free download below!) , and over a dozen books and screenplays ranging from nonfiction (Five Reasons Why Bad Things Happen) to fiction including The DUET stories novel series, children's books, and The Hero's Playbook: For the hero in all of us.  You can find Brownell here: https://brownelllandrum.com/ https://www.facebook.com/brownell.landrum.author https://www.instagram.com/brownelllandrum/ https://www.tiktok.com/@brownell.landrum https://www.youtube.com/@brownell.landrum Please join the Life is a Trip! Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeisatripstories Brownell's We Meet Again trilogy on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCL2NR6W/ Link to download “The End: A Love Story to the Universe” by Brownell Landrum for FREE https://dl.bookfunnel.com/a4s6x8lwk5

Hey there. Have you met Disgruntled Tycho? Meet Disgruntled Tycho. The Colin Malatrat Museum of Curious Oddities and Strange Antiquities: https://www.amazon.com/Malatrat-Curious-Oddities-Strange-Antiquities/dp/B0BJ4MMW1N Darkhorse Road, and Other Stories: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVFFLVNL Podcast artwork by Ruth Anna Evans (https://twitter.com/ruthannaevans) Please consider supporting the following: Sister Song https://sistersong.nationbuilder.com/donate The Afiya Center https://theafiyacenter.org/donate SPARK: Reproductive Justice NOW http://sparkrj.org/donate/ Center for Reproductive Rights https://reproductiverights.org/take-action-abortion-is-essential/

Ray Bradbury - Radio City Playhouse || Duet || Broadcast: October 16, 1949Duet -- Two fifteen minute stories both so unusual as to make you want to hear them. The first one is called The Lake, written by Ray Bradbury. The second is called Collectors Item and is by Roald Dahl. A young American sailor Jerry is asked for a light by an old man and when Jerry offer's the man his lighter the man bets Jerry that he can't light the lighter 10 times in a row. Now the bet itself is not so unusual but the stakes are.: : : : :My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES .Subscribing is free and you'll receive new post notifications. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr#scifiradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bbcradio #raybradbury #twilightzone #horror #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #horrorclassics #xminusone #sciencefiction #duaneotr:::: :

Gościem najnowszej Melliny jest Igor Walaszek czyli Igo za nim Trasa 12 zmysłów czyli 12 koncertów w 12 miastach. Będzie o najnowszej płycie ale też dlaczego rozpadł się duet Bass Astral x Igo. W rozmowie z Marcinem Mellerem Igo przyznał, że nic go nie łączy z Kapitanem Bombą ale wyszedł z nietypową propozycją dla twórcy serialu. Będzie też o zakopiańskiej żonie i czy teść przywitał go ciupagą?

Welcome back to the Masked Swingers! Ti, designer, artist, entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Crave. Crave is the first of its kind, pleasure jewelry. We adored hearing her journey on creating wearable pleasure jewelry, creating unique pieces, and the injustices of the patriarchy! Sign up for Crave's insider exclusives and get 15% off your orderIf you want to get our exclusive content, and see behind the masks ;), come join our Discord! Timestamped Highlights[00:00] - Welcome Ti & Exciting Announcement! [05:04] - Inception of Pleasure Jewelry, Incognito, and Crave[12:48] - Lead with Emotion[18:00] - A GIFT?![21:19] - The Crave First Date Litmus Test[24:00] - Crowdfunded Pleasure Toys[26:19] - The Duet[31:22] - The Toilet Tangent[42:51] - Censorship in media[46:57] - Building a brand in spite of it all [51:12] - Bringing back the archival pieces[54:29] - Getting off: Eating in bed[55:51] - Getting off: Gen Z slangWanna learn more about Crave?Follow Crave on IGFollow Crave on TiktokOur favorite Crave Products: Crave Vesper 2 Vibrator NecklaceCrave Teaser RingMentioned in the episode:Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for MenOther Products we loveCome say hi!⁠Follow us on IG⁠⁠Follow us on TT⁠Email us with your questions at ⁠themaskedswingerspod@gmail.com⁠ 

Liz takes a deep dive into Usenet archives and tells Anika about fandom's earliest discussions of Star Trek: Deep Space 9! (Please note, we are still having audio problems -- despite literally nothing changing in our set ups, Liz's feed is echoing on Anika's channel. This means Anika had to be muted for a lot of the time. At this point we may have to get two tin cans and a really big ball of string to record…)  What was Usenet? (Please do not fact check Liz on the technical details.) And who was using it? The initial response to DS9 before "Emissary" aired… …and after. Here's Roger Tang's 5 January 1993 post with his impressions: "EMISSARY betrayed far too many of the storytelling flaws that have plague[d] TNG over the last two-three years." The very gendered language of the era: Picard and Bashir are "weenies", Dax and Kira are "chicks", but Dax is also a "bimbo" or "airhead" and Kira "has balls". And that's before we get to the slurs… Anika defends Terry Farrell from the Trekkies of 32 years ago. We may not be a Pittcast, but we ARE ride or die for Trinity Santos, thank you for asking. Michael Lee Jacobs' commentary on "Emissary": "It was almost painful to watch TNG right after the two wonderful hours of DS9 this evening." How much are these Usenet posters representative of the wider fandom? Where were other conversations taking place?  Babylon 5 was The Orville of the 1990s, in terms of its fans coming into Star Trek spaces to say, "Stop watching that new Trek with the Black lead, this show with the white dude is way better!" A really fascinating (and incomplete) debate about whether the Garak/Bashir interactions in "Past Prologue" were intended as a homophobic depiction of queerness. A bunch of straight men say no!  The one thing from this era (and the years following it) that we would like to bring back is people sharing their long-form thoughts on new episodes of TV. Like this post on "Duet" which Liz didn't get around to talking about! Finally, shout out to this prediction, a week after "Emissary" aired, which was completely wrong but also … kind of right?

We love it when Nova friend Joel Creasey pops in a little early for his Drive shift to let us know whats happening in his life and we got an impromptu performance from him and our Digital Producer Chae which instantly got critiqued...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Zach discusses the straightforward integration and significant benefits of high flow therapy using an asymmetric cannula with patients. He suggests starting with patients who are non-compliant with other therapies, highlighting the ease of implementing a Duet cannula for those already using high flow setups. Join Boone and Zach for valuable insights into optimizing patient care through innovative therapy solutions.

In this surprise second drop of the day, we're thrilled to welcome rising country artist Alex Miller to Sippin' On Country!Alex opens up about his heartfelt new duet with Tracy Byrd, how the collaboration came to be, and what it means to him as a lifelong fan of traditional country. But it's not all about music—Alex shares the things that make him light up offstage, from his life back home on the farm to what helps him stay centered as his career takes off.With charm, honesty, and plenty of good humor, this episode is a reminder that some of the best stories in country music come from staying true to your roots.

On today's Extra, Jane by Starship, Mental Math, & a Duet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join Tamara for an interview with singer-songwriter (and ukulele queen) Mandy Madson, who trained in opera and musical theater and then eventually "traded the stage of Carnegie Hall for the dim lights of the honky tonks." Mandy is one half of Andy and Mandy - she and Andrew Sovine are "a brother and sister classic country duo that brings low brow laughs with a high lonesome sound across the lowcountry."  She has a Bachelor's in Music Education with a focus in Voice from Brewton-Parker College and currently works remotely as a middle school Music Teacher, and a freelance accessibility designer. Mandy has also developed a Mary Poppins-esque vibe for her "Miss Madson's Magical Music" project of leading singalongs for children.  Song clips played during this episode: Duet cover of Happy Days Are Here Again / Get Happy by Judy Garland & Barbra Streisand Solo cover of Proud Mary by Tina Turner  Solo cover of Crazy by Patsy Cline  Original song: Holiday Heartbreaker by Mandy Madson   Check out Mandy's music and projects and follow her here:  https://www.instagram.com/mandylynnmusic/  https://www.instagram.com/andyandmandyband/  https://www.instagram.com/missmadsonsmagicalmusic/  https://andyandmandy.bandcamp.com/track/holiday-heartbreaker   https://andyandmandyband.com/    Tune in and get all the details! 

Kelly Clarkson was on a podcast absolutely raving about an Aussie expat she heard sing recently and would love to do a duet with!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's blooming at the Botanic Gardens?Weather: "Sheila" by WorrystoneThe voice of Leonard Burton is James UrbaniakOriginal episode art by Jessica HayworthRead episode transcriptsUNLICENSED Season 2 is here! Only on AudiblePre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game today!Sign up for the Night Vale newsletter for good news and recommendations.Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show.Music: DisparitionLogo: Rob WilsonWritten by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie WilliamsNarrated by Cecil BaldwinFollow us on BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram.Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.comA production of Night Vale Presents.

What's blooming at the Botanic Gardens? Weather: "Sheila" by Worrystone The voice of Leonard Burton is James Urbaniak Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts UNLICENSED Season 2 is here! Only on AudiblePre-order the Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game today! Sign up for the Night Vale newsletter for good news and recommendations. Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com A production of Night Vale Presents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbara Streisand has a new Duet album on the way, we love the new Chelsea Handler publationship and she opens up about her past struggles with weight. Annie Metcalf from Magers & Quinn joins to talk Great Gatsby and The Good Samaritan. Check out the Great Gatsby Event here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barbara Streisand has a new Duet album on the way, we love the new Chelsea Handler publationship and she opens up about her past struggles with weight. Annie Metcalf from Magers & Quinn joins to talk Great Gatsby and The Good Samaritan. Check out the Great Gatsby Event here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

W odcinku historia Karoliny Mikołajczyk i Iwa Jedyneckiego, małżeństwa muzyków z Warszawy przełamującego konwencje w świecie muzyki klasycznej. Karolina i Iwo opowiadają o wyzwaniach związanych z promocją swojego nietypowego duetu na amerykańskim rynku, gdzie akordeon jest rzadko spotykany. Rozmawiamy między innymi o znaczeniu własnej inicjatywy i determinacji, które pozwalają na zdobywanie kontraktów w USA oraz na świecie. **** Odkryj Amerykę na nowo! Poznaj fascynujące historie i praktyczne wskazówki, które pomogą Ci lepiej zrozumieć Stany Zjednoczone! Sięgnij po moje audiobooki i ebooki o Stanach Zjednoczonych. Słuchowiska pełne opowieści o kulisach pracy w USA a także niezwykłych miejscach, takich jak Hawaje, Alaska, Wielki Kanion czy Nowy Orlean. To także inspirujące historie z pierwszej ręki, które zabiorą Cię w niezapomnianą podróż po USA. Kupując ebooki i audiobooki, wspierasz moją pracę:

“Duet” 30th-anniversary reflections When a Cardassian named Marritza arrives seeking medical help, Kira claims he is the notorious Gul Darhe'el and wants to punish him for his war crimes. But this case of possible mistaken identity may not be as simple as it seems. At first claiming to have been Darhe'el's file clerk, Marritza later admits to being the butcher himself. Apparently, he payed his surgeon well to break the spell of aging, leaving Kira to ask, “Is that your chin or was that war you were raging?” A mystery unfolds aboard the station as psychic spies from Gallitep try to steal your mind's elation. It's Kalla-Nohracation. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Duet” and how a story pitched by interns to save budget broke the dam and unleashed the potential of the young series. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) World-Building (00:06:01) Where Was the Federation (00:12:49) Kira's Journey (00:19:23) Write Your Own Ending (00:25:00) The Anti-Dukat (00:30:39)   Pitched by Interns (00:37:15) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:42:37) Closing (00:43:41) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHThe episode kicks off with some narration, setting up the magic of the holiday season and how we're all hoping for the perfect Christmas… but it never quite works out that way.We meet Chuck, who hires a bucket lifter to get his Christmas decorations as high as possible. He doesn't care what his neighbors think—especially his next-door neighbor, Manny, who seems to have some beef with Chuck, despite their kids dating.Then there's Jennifer, who is stressed because her mom, Linda, is dating a younger man and bringing him home for the holidays. Jennifer's dad, Robert, is coming too, but Linda hasn't told him about her new boyfriend.Josh Hill comes home for Christmas before his move to Sydney. He buys his parents tech gadgets, but they don't use them.Ted and Marcus arrive to celebrate their engagement with Ted's family this Christmas, and Ted's mom is PUMPED.We also meet two teenagers, Max and Annie. They're best friends working on a gift drive, but when cool girl Stephanie shows up, Max is clearly smitten, which bums Annie out. She talks to her mom, Lucy, about it, who just offers her a candy cane. Lucy runs a bakery, and a hunk named Cole comes in to do some handiwork. Sparks are flying. Lucy's sister, Sylvie, is also coming to spend Christmas with her for the first time in years, and Sylvie is a lot.Josh gets pulled over by Detective Nora Jacobs, whom he recognizes from school. It's clear they never really got along. She gives him a ticket, much to his surprise.Meanwhile, Manny and his wife are so excited that their daughter, Gaby, is home for Christmas! She has big news—she may be getting her own cooking show! But the joy doesn't last long when she finds out her brother, Kevin, is dating their next-door neighbor, Katie, who used to torment Gaby as a kid.Josh complains about the ticket, but his parents tell him that Nora is actually pretty awesome. Her husband passed away, and now she's raising their kid on her own. Josh starts to feel a little bad.Ted and Marcus are talking wedding plans when Ted brings up his grandma as a potential problem. Everyone skirts around the issue until Ted admits: his grandma doesn't know he's gay. Marcus is shocked and doesn't understand why Ted hasn't told her. They're even more surprised to find out she's coming for Christmas, despite planning a spa trip to Florida. When she meets Marcus, Ted introduces him as “his friend.”Clark and his wife, Rebecca, show up at his family's house. Clark's dad is Chuck, the Christmas light guy. Their large family immediately gives them grief for deciding to go vegan this year.Josh goes to pay his ticket and meets Nora's kid, who teaches him how to properly structure his Legos.Gaby and her family head to their annual karaoke festival, which she loves. She's upset when Katie shows up, and things get worse when they both choose the same song to perform. Everyone knows what that means… DUET! They crush it—until Katie accidentally hits Gaby in the face, causing her to fall off the stage. To top it all off, Gaby learns her parents are giving Katie her room because she's too tall for the couch.Later, Josh is in a rush to sign some papers and forgets to put his car in park. It rolls into a fire hydrant. Of course, Nora shows up and tells him this is pretty serious, and he'll have to go to court. Josh pleads, saying he's moving to Australia, so she gives him community service instead.Gaby is looking for a blanket when she finds an engagement ring in Kevin's pocket. She is not happy.Ted's grandma finds the wedding planning album and assumes Marcus is engaged… to Ella, Ted's sister. Now she's staying.Meanwhile, Chuck's wife, Connie, is tired of the family fighting, so she makes everyone sign a no-fighting agreement. Chuck agrees but insists they turn on the Christmas lights first. Predictably, it doesn't go well.