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The North-Armagh crime outfit ‘The Firm' will take matters into its own hands after convicted double killer Stephen Smith died in January. Smith passed away after a seizure at home but that followed him being injured in an attack in Armagh before Christmas. That incident is being linked to a rival crime gang based in Armagh City – and the Firm are not happy. Why not? The Belfast Telegraph's crime correspondent Allison Morris joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"She's a ten to me and that's the part that matters." — Paul EastwickIf it's Valentine's Day, we must be talking about love. Paul Eastwick studies attraction and relationships at UC Davis, and his new book Bonded by Evolution takes aim at the "old science" that treated romance like a competitive market where everyone gets assigned a number. The incels, of course, ran with that research to compound their paranoia about the other sex. Eastwick says they got it wrong—and so, with the exception of Paul Eastwick, did most academics.When two people look at the same photograph and make a hot-or-not judgment, Eastwick explains, they only agree about 65% of the time. After they've known the person for months, agreement drops to barely better than a coin flip. So there isn't any universal hierarchy of desirability. What's real is that some people will think you're an 8 and others will think you're a 3—and that quirky disagreement explains most of what happens in the science of attraction. The problem is that dating apps make everything feel like they're in a market, thereby filtering out the "slow burn" people who need time to grow on you. Eastwick's advice, therefore, is forget swiping, reboot your social networks, throw candle lit dinner parties where nobody knows each other. It's more democratic, it takes longer, and it actually works. Happy V day everyone.About the GuestPaul Eastwick is Professor of Psychology at UC Davis, where he studies attraction and close relationships. He is the author of Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection (2026) and co-host of the podcast Love Factually with Eli Finkel.ReferencesConcepts discussed:●      The mating market hypothesis treats attraction like an economic exchange where people are assigned desirability values and seek partners at their "level"—an idea Eastwick argues is far more limited than academics have assumed.●      Limerence is the academic term for the intense, obsessive early stage of romantic attraction—what we might call infatuation or passion.●      The Dunbar number (~150) represents the cognitive limit on stable social relationships—roughly the size of hunter-gatherer groups where our mating psychology evolved.●      Pair bonding emerged in human evolution about two million years ago as brain size increased and children required longer periods of intensive parental investment.●      Attachment theory describes the deep bonds that form when we trust someone to have our back, celebrate our successes, and support us through difficulty.Evolution and mating:●      Human males became smaller relative to females and lost their sharp canines as women selected for men who were safe around babies—"the evolved male is the good caregiver and good dad."●      Unlike gorillas with their harem-style mating, humans shifted toward pair bonding because helpless infants with expanding brains needed investment from both parents.●      Polyamory research shows that people can form genuine attachment bonds with multiple partners—trust, wellbeing, and attachment levels match or exceed monogamous couples.Also mentioned:●      Eli Finkel is Eastwick's co-host on the Love Factually podcast and author of The All-or-Nothing Marriage.●      When Harry Met Sally (1989) depicts "one of the most beautiful friendships on screen," according to Eastwick, and holds up well on the friends-to-lovers pathway.●      Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet (1996) was the subject of a recent Love Factually episode—"that MTV style of filmmaking" with Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio.●      The incel and manosphere communities have taken 1990s attraction research and "run with it in some strange and unjustified ways."About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify

Dr Katy Radford MBE is Northern Ireland's first ever director of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression. The office, created as part of the ‘New Decade, New Approach' deal, says it aims to ‘promote and protect the cultural heritage of all communities in Northern Ireland'. Dr Radford was hired alongside Irish Language Commissioner Pól Deeds and Commissioner for Ulster Scots and Ulster British Identity Lee Reynolds – but she says she's ‘not quite sure' what their relationship entails yet. Having served as Equality Commissioner and the Vice-Chair of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, she's bringing extensive experience to her new role. Dr Katy Radford MBE joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on Ultima IV. We talk about the boat, we talk about dungeons (a tiny bit), we deep dive into NPCs and consequences, we talk about the quests and how everything is in the world, and answer some listener email. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: More of Ultima IV (Much more, in B's case) Issues covered: revisiting locations and finding new things, a game that does a lot with a little, everything existing in the world, getting to know the world, NPCs sharing sprites and being hard to remember, getting a ship and fighting your way on, broadside combat, dying to a waterspout, wanting to search the oceans, badly simulating tacking, riding a horse, being interrupted in any location, trying to replicate the tabletop experience, feeling like a "yes" game, whether what you do matters, can you be a thief, watering down a morality system, having a limited palette of options at any one time, layering frosting, taking out the friction and icky feeling, the niche audience of some RPGs, taking elements from older games and bringing them into modern games, asking questions of the player who is also the character, avoiding the uncanny valley, an aside into adventure mode, the horseshoe effect on NPCs, reaching the limits of what the human brain can contemplate, an aside into Dunbar's number, facing the same challenges, chunking chapters, feeling the anxiety of there being too much, coalescing your notes from time to time, the telescope moment and seeing the map, the lack of loot, preparing to do things, validating your assumptions, having to revisit everywhere, the friction of Pikmin, getting good controllers, handheld mode, the Wavebird, bouncing off character creation, character creation we've liked, wanting a story to wrap around a more specific character, the generic hero, having fun with a character creator, a freeing character creator. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Final Fantasy (series), Gold Box (series), Eye of the Beholder, Outer Wilds, The Witcher (series), Beowulf, Dungeons & Dragons, Wizardry (series), BioWare, Mass Effect, BioShock, Dishonored, CD Project Red, Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate III, Thief, Robin Hood, VtM Bloodlines, Undertale, Dark Souls, Land of the Lost, Dwarf Fortress, Planescape: Torment, Metroid / Castlevania, Richard Garriott, Sasha, Pikmin, Nintendo, Shigeru Miyamoto, Switch, PlayStation, Analog Pocket, Ashton Herrmann, Monkey Island, Wing Commander, Morrowind, Fallout 3, Dragon Age: Origins, Bethesda Game Studios, Blizzard, World of Warcraft, Diablo (series), Metal Gear Solid V, Hideo Kojima, Saint's Row IV, Call of Cthulhu, Asher, Cuphead, KyleAndError, Hitman, FFSZilla, MGS: VR Missions, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Note: Because Ultima IV has very little music to speak of, I will be substituting music from later in the series in the openings to these episodes TTDS: 38:30 Links: Majuular Ultima IV video recommended by Chris  Next time: Finish Ultima IV Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

In this episode, Shaun and Chris interview Janice McCabe, a sociologist from Dartmouth College and author of "Making, Keeping, and Losing Friends." They discuss making friends in college, the importance of propinquity and homophily, tight knitters, compartmentalizers, and samplers, friendship markets, the Dunbar number, her recommendation for students, parents and colleges, men and women as friends, the importance of intention in making friends and more.Get your copy of Janice's book hereGet Mental at 20% discount: http://getmental.com/IYCTF

Tá an sciar is déanaí de na comhaid a bhaineann le Jeffrey Epstein ag cothú ceannlínte nuachta ar fud an domhain i gcónaí, coicís ó foilsíodh iad. Tá breis agus trí mhilliún comhaid scaoilte sa chuid is déanaí, físeáin, grianghraifeanna, ríomhphoist, téacsanna, agus tuairiscí nuachta fiú. Tá na mílte ainmneacha luaite sna cáipéisí - cé go bhfuil sé tábhachtach le cur ina luí ar dhaoine nach ionann a bheith luaite sna comhaid is a rá go raibh aon olc nó éagóir déanta ag na daoine sin. I measc na gcáipéisí atá curtha ar fáil don phobal, tá tagairtí go leor ann d'Éirinn. Ar Seachtain, glacann an t-iriseoir Ciarán Dunbar muid tríd na snáithíní a cheanglaíonn Jeffery Epstein leis an tír bheag seo. Foclóir: Comhaid: Files Cáipéisí: Documents Diabhlaíocht: Devilment Mí-úsáid ghnéis: Sexual abuse Clár na gciontóirí gnéis: Sex offenders register Curtha ina leith: He was accused of Seilbh a ghlacadh ar: To take possession of Faic: Nothing Cloí le: Abide by or stick with Éagóir: wrongdoing An chloch is mó ar a phaidrín: His greatest concern Gar: Favour Teaghlach ríoga na Breataine: British Royal Family Líomhaint: Allegation Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta: Good Friday Agreement Príomh-ailtire: Main architects Smál: Stain or taint Beannacht: Blessing Ciontaíodh é: He was found guilty Neamhaird: Ignore Tá aiféala air: He regrets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stormont should not be treated as a “soft-play area” for politicians, the SDLP leader Claire Hanna has said in an in-depth interview with the BelTel podcast. In it, she gave her views on Irish unity, on Stormont reform and on the SDLP's chances of recovery. Claire Hanna became the leader of the SDLP unopposed in October 2024 having been an MP for south Belfast since 2019. Many commentators say the SDLP has been more stridently pro-unity under Hanna's leadership. Does she agree? Can she square making Northern Ireland work with not wanting it at all? And can she turn around the SDLP's long-term decline. Claire Hanna, joined Ciarán Dunbar on the BelTel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Glenn has now completed re-building his offensive coaching staff and it’s a clear pivot from his first effort.  Relying heavily on a young, unproven and inexperienced group, Glenn has blown it up after just one year and is now leaning heavily on proven, experienced coaches in its most important spots. https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/70003812/download.mp3 Bill Musgrave has been named as the team’s quarterbacks coach following the departure of running back turned QB coach Charles London.  While London brought a history of no success to the role, Musgrave has worked with the likes of Matt Ryan, Derek Carr, Michael Vick and Nick Foles.  He becomes the latest key coach with tons of experience that Glenn has added. Musgrave will work under offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who has had plenty of success as a coordinator as he produced two top ten offenses (2015, 2017) to go along with his six seasons as a head coach with the Colts and Panthers.  This is in addition to the hiring of tight ends coach Alfredo Roberts. So now the Jets offense goes from a rookie offensive coordinator in Tanner Engstrand, an out-of-place QB coach in Charles London and a rookie tight ends coach who lasted one season, to three established veterans who have had success at multiple stops in multiple roles.  This year’s staff compared to last year’s is night and day. Then of course there’s the addition of Karl Dunbar on the defensive side of the ball where he’ll coach the lineman.  Dunbar is no stranger to Jets fans after working under Rex Ryan while the team developed the likes of Mo Wilkerson, Sheldon Richardson and Damon “Snacks” Harrison. The post Aaron Glenn Goes big on Experience With Coaching Staff v2.0 appeared first on JetNation.com - New York Jets Blog & Forum.

Sponsored by Show Rescue ⁠⁠⁠Shoe Rescue | All Natural Shoe Odour Remedy⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our Newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/afb0461d5c93/runnersdiary⁠⁠⁠Boston From Start to Finish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Fd9OdqsfrysbDyye8UfZi?si=ec6fd9cfde54442f⁠In this episode of the Runner's Diary, we recap recent races, share listener feedback, and discuss various topics including mental health, competition announcements, and world records. We delve into listener questions about marathon training, the benefits of Pilates versus yoga for runners, and controversial race rules regarding team prizes. The episode concludes with an interview featuring cycling legend Eddie Dunbar, highlighting the crossover between cycling and running.

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Former UVF man Mark Haddock has been released from prison in England. A serial killer, Haddock was previously the commander of the notorious Mount Vernon UVF gang. But the loyalist informer has been told he is a ‘dead man walking' if he tries to return to home to Belfast – might he chance it? The Belfast Telegraph's security correspondent Allison Morris joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 8 of On The Record opens with Brian Wise and Michael Mackenzie doing what many seasoned music listeners now do instinctively when the Grammys roll around: stare at the screen and wonder which planet they've accidentally landed on. Brian reminds us that the Grammys permanently lost their way the moment they abolished the polka category.  This wasn't a niche concern, either. For years, Brian faithfully rang Jimmy Sturr, the undisputed Muhammad Ali of polka, who won his Grammy almost every time. A system so reliable has no place in modern music awards culture, clearly. The tone shifts sharply—and respectfully—with news of the death of Sly Dunbar, one half of the mighty Sly & Robbie. What follows is a proper reckoning with just how vast Dunbar's influence was: reggae, dub, dancehall, pop, rock, Dylan (Infidels), Grace Jones (Nightclubbing, Warm Leatherette, Living My Life), even a dub version of the Rolling Stones' “Undercover of the Night.” Sly and Robbie weren't just players, they were architects. See the list of some of their important work below, along with links to every other turning point in the conversation. From there, Episode 8 pivots to the curious durability of certain artists who simply refuse to age in the expected way. David Byrne is a rare example of someone who keeps recalibrating his work, with his latest tour behind Who Is The Sky garnering rave reviews in every state. That thought feeds neatly into a wider cultural question: why the Australian Open continues to thrive while music festivals across the country are quietly collapsing? The answer, the hosts suggest, has less to do with sport versus music and more to do with clarity of purpose. Tennis delivers a fixed narrative, star power, and infrastructure, while festivals increasingly ask audiences to tolerate inconvenience, rising costs and vague promises of “vibes.” It's a sobering comparison given the state of live music in Australia right now. The episode closes with genuine surprise at the quality of Van Morrison's latest release, an album that sidesteps the curmudgeonly baggage of recent years and reconnects with the musical instinct that made him essential in the first place. It's not framed as a comeback so much as a reminder: when Morrison stops arguing with the world and channels his Celtic soul, something powerful still happens. Important Links Grammys 2026 list of nominees and winners  Jimmy Sturr website  Jimmy Sturr youtube channel  BAD BUNNY Wins BEST MÚSICA URBANA ALBUM | 2026 GRAMMYs  Bad Bunny Tiny Desk Concert  BAD BUNNY - NUEVAYoL (Video Oficial) | DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS  The Goodies Pirate Radio (A Walk In the Black Forest)   Chat GPT's Top 20 Albums Featuring / Produced by Sly & Robbie Black Uhuru – Red (1981) Black Uhuru – Chill Out (1982) Grace Jones – Nightclubbing (1981) Grace Jones – Warm Leatherette (1980) Grace Jones – Living My Life (1982) Sly & Robbie – Language Barrier (1985) Black Uhuru – Sinsemilla (1980) Gregory Isaacs – Night Nurse (1982) Peter Tosh – Bush Doctor (1978) Sly & Robbie – Rhythm Killers (1987) Culture – International Herb (1979) Ini Kamoze – Ini Kamoze (1984) Serge Gainsbourg – Aux armes et cætera (1979) The Gladiators – Proverbial Reggae (1978) Bunny Wailer – Rock 'n' Groove (1981) Sly & Robbie – Dub Experience (1979) Black Uhuru – Anthem (1984) Bob Dylan – Infidels (1983) Jimmy Cliff – The Power and the Glory (1983) Sly & Robbie – Reggae Greats (1984)   Uncut: interview with Sly Dunbar on music  Undercover (Of The Night) (Dub) with Sly on percussion Black Uhuru Sistren  Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper  David Byrne Tiny Desk Concert David's Reasons To Be Cheerful newsletter  FRANKENSTEIN Trailer (2025) Guillermo del Toro  Michael's fave food movie Chef is on Iview  STEAL - Official Trailer | Prime Video  Van Morrison Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge (full album)  Gillian Welch talks to Brian about Her Forthcoming Tour of Australia with Dave Rawlings  Lucinda Williams On her new album World's Gone Wrong 

Charman and Chris dicuss the Jets hiring of ex Jets coach Karl Dunbar for D Line Coach and Frank Reich as OC . Preview the Super Bowl and give our picks Kraft and Belichek both not voted into Hall of Fame Roger Craig is voted into the Hall of Fame Thank You for listening in and supporting Us .. Leave a comment here or @liftoffJets on X/Twitter and let Us know how much You like the show ! Follow Charman @grownfolk1980 Follow Chris @cp7ny

Last week a massive sinkhole opened up suddenly in Dunbar in Scotland...but what actually causes sinkholes and do they happen in Ireland? Michelle McKeown, Lecturer in Environmental Geography at UCC and columnist in the Irish Examiner joined Sean to explain

Last week a massive sinkhole opened up suddenly in Dunbar in Scotland...but what actually causes sinkholes and do they happen in Ireland? Michelle McKeown, Lecturer in Environmental Geography at UCC and columnist in the Irish Examiner joined Sean to explain

How has religion shaped civilizations — and where is belief heading next?In the final episode, Professor Robin Dunbar examines how religion helped build societies, fueled conflict, responded to crisis, and continues to influence the modern world.From ancient empires to modern secular life, we explore whether religion is declining, transforming, or preparing for a resurgence — and what that means for humanity's future.A thought-provoking conclusion to the mini-series.GuestProfessor Robin Dunbar — evolutionary psychologist, author of Dunbar's NumberBook - How Religion Evolved (more info)Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

Where did religion come from — and why did humans start believing?In Part One of this three-part mini-series, evolutionary psychologist Professor Robin Dunbar explores how religion may have emerged from early human cognition, language, imagination, and our awareness of death.We look at early spirituality, trance, symbolic thinking, and the evolutionary foundations of belief — long before organised religion or sacred texts.A science-led journey into the origins of faith and what it reveals about the human mind.GuestProfessor Robin Dunbar — evolutionary psychologist, author of Dunbar's NumberBook - How Religion Evolved (more info)Next EpisodePart 2 — Religion as Social Glue: Ritual, Bonding & CommunityQuestion or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

Why does religion bring people together?In Part Two of this three part mini-series on the history of religion, Professor Robin Dunbar explores how rituals like singing, prayer, music, and shared worship strengthen social bonds and create deep feelings of belonging.We examine the science of endorphins, Dunbar's Number, friendship layers, and why humans seem wired for community — revealing religion as a powerful social technology.A fascinating look at belief as connection, not just faith.GuestProfessor Robin Dunbar — evolutionary psychologist, author of Dunbar's NumberBook - How Religion Evolved (more info)Next Episode Part 3 — Empires, Power & the Future of Belief Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

A jury has cleared veteran Belfast business figure Frank Cushnahan of wrong-doing. He had been accused of dishonestly failing to disclose he was in line for millions of pounds from the sale of Nama's Northern Ireland loans more than a decade ago.Cushnahan (84) may still face another charge, so what's next for the Northern Ireland businessman? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland editor, Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A County Down man's holiday in Greece has ended in a conviction for fatal bodily harm. Trinity law graduate Joseph Patrick Connolly has been found guilty of killing a university of Limerick student after a confrontation on the island of Ios in the early hours of August 30th, 2021. 21-year-old Niall O'Brien died after being punched twice in the head. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Mark Tighe, senior news journalist with the Sunday Independent, who attended court in Greece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ethan Dunbar, Mayor of Lewisville and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate.

Sly Dunbar, the legendary Jamaican drummer and producer best known as one half of the iconic duo Sly & Robbie, has died at age 73, according to the BBC. Dunbar helped define the sound of reggae and dancehall through his pioneering “rockers” rhythm, innovative production style and work on hundreds of thousands of recordings. His collaborations spanned genres and generations, leaving an indelible mark on global music that will continue to influence artists for generations to come. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six months into his career as a politician, Jon Burrows has become the leader of the UUP unopposed. It's understood the former PSNI officer had overwhelming support from the party's rank and file membership nut he remains a relative unknown to the media and to the wider public. Jon Burrows joined Ciarán Dunbar in the BelTel studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Noah Donohoe inquest has heard evidence from one of his friends, Charlie Rocks. 14-year-old Noah's remains were found in a storm drain in North Belfast almost six-years ago. Mr Rocks said it was “clear Noah was going through something before he went missing” but he never appeared to be depressed. He also said Noah had never expressed an interest over storm drains prior to his disappearance. The jury was also shown footage of Noah cycling the day he went missing. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter Liam Tunney, who is covering the inquest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this re-air episode from 2022, Eric chats with Robin Dunbar, Emeritus Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at Oxford. Robin has famously studied the evolution of the human brain, arguing that our brain developed to understand the complex social world we have created for ourselves. Most know him for “Dunbar's number,” or the limit to the number of individuals we can maintain stable relationships with. Robin has received more awards than could be counted, including the prestigious Huxley Memorial Medal. He has written various books, most relevant for this conversation a book called “Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationship.”In this wide-ranging episode, Eric and Robin discuss why Dunbar's number is actually a whole series of numbers. Robin explains how he arrived at this number, why it is so relevant to everything from our globalized world and big cities to maintaining friendships. Do psychopaths need friends to be happy? If you don't like people, should you move into the woods and never talk to anyone again? He explains why we gossip and what makes something funny. Finally, he shares some personal stories about his career and why his discovery of Dunbar's number was actually an accident.Links:Robin's Friendship book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/friends-robin-dunbar/1138785864 Robin's most recent book on religion: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/316135/how-religion-evolved-by-dunbar-robin/9780241431788 Eric's website Eric's Twitter @EricNeumannPsy Podcast Twitter @StanfordPsyPod Podcast Substack https://stanfordpsypod.substack.com/  Let us know what you think of this episode, or of the podcast! :) stanfordpsychpodcast@gmail.com

In a case which shocked the city, a 56-year-old Londonderry man has been jailed for preventing the lawful burial of his father. Bizarrely, John Garrett O'Sullivan of Culmore Road, had kept his father's body in a fridge for days. Noel O'Sullivan, who was 86, died in July 2024, but the exact date and cause of death could not be verified. John Garrett O'Sullivan, who has a PhD but has never had a job or claimed benefits, pleaded guilty. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by court reporter, George Jackson. [Warning – some listeners may find some parts of this podcast disturbing] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Burrows is taking the leadership of the UUP unopposed after current deputy leader Robbie Butler confirmed that he would not be standing. Current party leader Mike Nesbitt has also said that any decision to replace him as health minister would “perhaps raise questions”. The DUP's Gavin Robinson has wasted no time - invited his rival for talks, telling him to “set aside issues of the past” - but could ‘unionist unity' ever really happen? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Unionist commentators Tim Cairns and Alex Kane and Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland Editor Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SUMMARY   In this engaging conversation, Coach Ken Dunbar and Jeremy Lesniak explore the intersection of traditional martial arts and modern combat sports, discussing the influence of pop culture, personal journeys in martial arts, teaching philosophies, and the importance of adaptability in training. They delve into the challenges of authority in martial arts instruction and the evolution of training methods, emphasizing the need for a balance between tradition and innovation. In this conversation, Coach Dunbar shares his journey through martial arts, discussing the evolution of training methods, the importance of community, and the balance between traditional and modern martial arts. He emphasizes the need for respect and discipline in training environments and reflects on the cultural aspects of MMA and traditional martial arts. He also highlights the significance of adapting techniques and fostering a supportive atmosphere for students.   TAKEAWAYS Personal experiences shape one's martial arts journey. The need for flexibility in teaching methods. Authority in martial arts can hinder personal growth. Creating a supportive learning environment is crucial. Self-study can be a valuable part of martial arts training. The significance of mentorship in martial arts. Understanding the difference between tradition and combat effectiveness. The evolution of teaching styles over time. The impact of pop culture on martial arts participation. Family discussions about world events shaped Ken's perspective. Ken emphasizes the importance of pressure testing in martial arts. He believes traditional martial arts can learn from modern combat sports. Ken's journey includes starting a fight team in his parents' yard. Ken's community grew during the COVID-19 pandemic despite restrictions. He advocates for the evolution of martial arts techniques over rigid traditions. Teaching respect and discipline is crucial in martial arts. MMA training often lacks the culture of respect found in traditional martial arts. Building a supportive community enhances the training experience. Discipline in martial arts goes beyond traditional practices. Finding the right school can change your life. Progress comes from addressing weaknesses in training. A supportive environment fosters resilience and accountability.   To connect with Coach Dunbar: FB: https://www.facebook.com/GlacierCombatArts Website: Martial Arts Home - Glacier Combat Arts Youtube: (252) Glacier Combat Arts - YouTube IG: https://www.instagram.com/glaciercombat   Join our EXCLUSIVE newsletter to get notified of each episode as it comes out! Subscribe — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio

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MOOBARKFLUFF! Click here to send us a comment or message about the show!Welcome to the latest episode of BFFT! Come on in and join the crew as they delve into another fun filled episode! Tick Tock has the Furry News, Cheetaro reviews The Bad Guys 2. We highlight the upcoming events for February and March. Taebyn talks about the game he is playing, we do a MadLibsⒸ , talk about our watching habits and the shows we are consuming, and Taebyn gives us a math adjacent discussion about Dunbar's Number.So join us, won't you, for another T-Riffic (that is Taebyn-Riffic) episode of BFFT! Moobarkfluff everyfur!Furry Writers Guild and MFF Gaytimes!https://furrywritersguild.com/member-exclusive-audio-fiction-narrator-list/ MERCH: https://bfft.dashery.com/bearlyfurcasting@gmail.com  This podcast contains adult language and adult topics. It is rated M for Mature. Listener discretion is advised.Support the showThanks to all our listeners and to our staff: Bearly Normal, Rayne Raccoon, Taebyn, Cheetaro, TickTock, and Ziggy the Meme Weasel.You can send us a message on Telegram at BFFT Chat, or via email at: bearlyfurcasting@gmail.com

A woman identified by Garda as the Enniskillen bombing IRA commander is living an ‘ordinary life' in Fermanagh – reports have claimed. Twelve people died in the massacre which took place during a Remembrance Day service in 1987. Relatives of the victims, including Stephen Gault, who lost his father and was injured in the attack, say they are sickened by the allegation. David O'Dornan spoke to Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northern Ireland women say they are shocked after finding out their clothing was removed from legitimate photographs taken when they were children. The PSNI are investigating allegations artificial intelligence software was used to remove teenagers' clothing. The story comes to light as the UK plans a law to make it illegal to create non-consensual intimate images. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast Telegraph's crime correspondent, Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northern Ireland's criminal defence barristers are on indefinite strike over pay. The move will exacerbate delays in a system already notorious for how slowly it can operate but the lawyers say they have been left with no option. Justice Minister Naomi Long says the strike is unnecessary and will have a "devastating impact on the justice system, particularly for victims". Ciarán Dunbar is joined by criminal defence barristers, Michael Forde and Aoife Macauley, who put forward their case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I mí Eanáir 2011, dúnmaraíodh Michaela McAreavey agus í ar mhí na meala in ostán in Oiléan Mhuirís. Phós sí John McAreavey díreach dhá lá déag roimhe sin. Buille uafásach dá teaghlach a bhí san eachtra brúidiúil agus tharraing an fiosrúchán aird na meán ní amháin in Éirinn, ach ar fud an domhain. Cúisíodh beirt fhear ach fuarthas neamhchiontach an dís acu. 15 bhliain níos déanaí, tá an cás fós gan réiteach. Phléigh iriseoir Seachtain an cás le Ciarán Dunbar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Algunos lo entienden como la enésima prueba de la tendencia de Sánchez a contradecirse. Me refiero al wasap que mandó a Ábalos antes de su detención: "te quiero como un amigo". Curiosamente, poco después dijo que era un gran desconocido. A mi juicio no hay contradicción alguna. Querer como un amigo no significa nada en un tiempo en que todos tenemos, no un millón de amigos, como pedía la canción, pero sí unos cuantos cientos o incluso miles en Facebook, que está más muerto que MySpace. El antropólogo Robin Dunbar ha establecido que nuestra mente no está diseñada para más de 150 relaciones significativas, y esto es así por razones evolutivas: 150 es el número máximo de personas que pueden cooperar para cazar y recolectar. Sobra decir que las redes sociales superan con mucho el llamado “Número Dunbar”. Por eso hay amigos que son uña y carne: la roña de la uña y la carne del pescuezo, que ni es carne ni es hueso. "Oh, amigos, no hay amigos", decía una frase muy enigmática de Aristóteles que hoy entendemos bien: si todos son amigos, ninguno lo es. Calculo que el número máximo de amigos está entre los 150 del antropólogo Dunbar y los cuatro del Peugeot. Porque la cosa no va de abundancia, sino de acumulación, y en el supermercado de la amistad los amigos van al peso. No nos sorprendamos, en consecuencia, si caducan pronto. Tengamos pocas pero buenas amistades. Mejor nos iría edificando menos rascacielos de "amigos" y más chozas robustas donde solo entren unos pocos.

After the abduction of the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro the US now openly seeks to dominate the western hemisphere and to control its wealth. JD Vance says the US will now control Venezuela's natural resources for its own benefit. Now the White house is considering seizing Greenland by force leaving Europe in a very awkward place. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Danish journalist Tom Carstensen and by former journalist and RAF reservist Michael Cairns to discuss the impact on Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish Stew podcasters venture across Westmeath one last time, to the county's eastern reaches to explore the picturesque village of Tyrrellspass, where they once again find a story of community commitment…and a bog.The community leader giving cohosts John Lee and Martin Nutty the grand tour of his charming town is Eugene Dunbar, a retired teacher who never retired from educating anyone who'd listen about the treasures unique to Tyrrellspass.After meeting Eugene at the town's centerpiece castle tower, the trio followed the signs to the Cloncrow Bog & Village Trail.“I came here in 1972 as a geography teacher, and I was absolutely intrigued with the whole system of the bogs and having one so close to us here in Tyrrellspass,” he says. “It's what they term an intact raised bog, with the same vegetation that would have been on it 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,000 years ago. So, you're looking at a unique landscape that hasn't changed in millennia.”Eugene tells of how people moved from viewing bogs purely as fuel sources to recognizing them as vital carbon sinks and ecological wonders, driven locally by the volunteer effort known as ETHOS--Everything Tyrrellspass Has On Show. Refusing to be bogged down by  bureaucratic challenges, Dunbar and the other ETHOS volunteers created the interpretive raised boardwalk through the local raised bog, which morphs into a trail through the highlights the village itself, culminating in its picture-perfect town green with its evocative 1970 Imogen Stuart sculpture of three school children representing the future of the new Ireland.After a restorative pint (or maybe it was two) in the snug, welcoming Willie's Bar, Eugene took the podcasters back to his inviting home, decorated with the paintings of his wife Josephine who served the trio tea and scones while the podcast recording began in earnest.Add signature Irish hospitality to Everything Tyrrellspass Has On Show!It's off to Longford next week when Irish Stew adds a mysterious Iron Age road to its Off the Beaten Track Road Trip itinerary as they explore the Corlea Trackway, discovered in 1984 by workers digging peat in the local bog--yes, again with the bog!LinksCloncrow Bog & Village Trail WebsiteETHOS WebsiteFacebookYouTubeIrish Stew LinksWebsiteInstagramLinkedInMedia Partner: IrishCentralEpisode Details: Season 8, Episode 1; Total Episode Count: 143

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It's the final week of #DWMODpod #Big6Picks for the 2025 football season and Dunbar Dicks is in the house, we're talking about the ups and downs of coaching around, the new show he's working on for the Super Bowl, the greatest third basemen ever, DK Metcalf, NFL championship weekend, the Jets are setting the bar, bad refereeing, league conspiracies, CFP, over correcting, accidents in your pants, and more on #QuickHits, #NoWay, #KnockItOff #WhatJustHappened #GordonButterfeld #CrimesAgainstFootball, #SportsForTheWin #BrassMonkey #OldeEnglish800 #MikeSchmidt #DKMetcalf #Steelers #Ravens #referees #NFL #CFP #ChipKelly #PuppyBowl #AnimalPlanet #Jets #NYJets #SupeBowl #ShitYourPants

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In perhaps the monkiest Infinite Monkey Cage episode there's ever been, Brian Cox and Robin Ince attempt to uncover the secrets of love, lust and friendship in primates. Swinging by to offer a hand (or tail) are evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar, anthropologist Jo Setchell, and comedian Dave Gorman.Together the panel explores Dunbar's number in monkeys – the idea that the number of friendships an individual can maintain correlates with brain size – with the very creator of the theory! They ask whether monkeys feel love the way we do, why some species remain strictly monogamous but others don't, and what we could learn about ourselves through studying them. Robin goes bananas for bonobo fashion, while Dave couldn't give a monkey's about finding an aftershave to complement his natural smell.Series Producer: Mel Brown Researcher: Alex Rodway Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem A BBC Studios Production

In this deeply vulnerable solo episode, Darin dismantles one of the great myths of modern self-help: that transformation is something you're meant to "do alone." Drawing from neuroscience, anthropology, physiology, and personal experience, he reveals the biological truth — the human nervous system is designed to heal, grow, and stabilize in relationship, not isolation. This conversation explores why loneliness creates physiological damage, why belonging is a survival requirement (not a luxury), and how to intentionally rebuild the village your cells have been waiting for. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the "inner work" but still feel disconnected, this episode is the medicine.     What You'll Learn in This Episode 00:00:00 - Opening SuperLife intro narration. 00:00:32 - Sponsor: Therasage — family-driven healing technology, infrared and natural frequency support, details on discount. 00:02:11 - Darin begins the episode — "You were never meant to do this alone." 00:02:22 - The forgotten biology of community and why humans are not built for isolation. 00:03:01 - Your nervous system regulates in relationship — the vagus nerve, safety, co-regulation. 00:03:19 - Social engagement system — coherence, cortisol regulation, belonging as biology. 00:04:03 - Social pain = physical pain; the Baumeister research; the architecture of human connection. 00:05:01 - Tribes, proximity, shared life — Dunbar's number and the limits of real human networks. 00:05:30 - Loneliness as physiology — cortisol elevation, inflammation, disrupted sleep, gray-matter changes. 00:07:01 - Personal growth was never meant to be personal — autonomy, competence, relatedness, love. 00:07:55 - If nobody sees you, your nervous system can't relax — mirrors vs willpower. 00:08:31 - Social contagion of behavior — your network shapes your health. 00:09:01 - Who are you wired into? Environment as epigenetic instruction. 00:10:12 - Why online spaces generate stress instead of transformation. 00:10:35 - Darin's vision: community as a practice, not performance. 00:11:29 - Sponsor: Bite Toothpaste — plastic waste, sustainability, clean ingredients, discount code. 00:13:11 - What if growth wasn't a grind? What if healing was tribal again? 00:13:35 - Building intentional space — not fandom, not following, but practice. 00:14:11 - Supporting the nervous system through community; truth over scrolling. 00:15:04 - Why Patreon — structure, privacy, belonging, circle not feed. 00:15:23 - People looking for truth, depth, real connection — not performance. 00:15:51 - Start building your circle; align with those who align with you. 00:16:12 - You need to be seen, not fixed — community as transformation. 00:17:00 - One person can change your life — the power of being mirrored. 00:17:31 - Men's group, friendships, working out — the daily relational fabric. 00:18:01 - If you're lonely or disconnected, the desire for connection already shifts your biology. 00:18:41 - Darin reflects on a hard year, pain, stem cells, and the deeper healing found in being witnessed. 00:19:26 - Every cell responds when you say yes to deeper connection — the universe moves with it. 00:20:07 - Understanding human biology: we want love, connection, safety, belonging. 00:20:36 - Cutting through "what do you eat" questions — the real priority is connection. 00:21:00 - Closing: "Joy and happiness. Connection. We are built for it… I love you."     Thank You to Our Sponsors Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only  $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway "You don't need to be fixed. You don't need to be saved. You just need to be seen — and we cannot do that alone."     Bibliography Neuroscience & Biology of Connection Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation. New York: W.W. 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In today's episode of Resonance, Michael Trainer broadcasts from Uluwatu, Bali to unpack one of the most overlooked superpowers in modern life: commitment.At a time when flakiness has become normalized and integrity is increasingly rare, Michael explores why honoring your commitments is the cornerstone of both self-trust and relational depth. From navigating a last-minute Wi-Fi crisis to honoring a 30-day daily publishing challenge, he shares a firsthand story of choosing integrity over convenience—and the identity shift that choice reinforces.Michael zooms out to look at how traditional cultures, tribal structures, and Dunbar's number remind us that we are fundamentally interdependent. In an era hyper-focused on the individual, he makes the case for reclaiming a “we-centered” mindset, where honoring your word becomes an offering to the collective.You'll hear how commitment builds internal power, why integrity creates momentum for your dreams, and how following through on his first book opened the portal to his second. This is a call to revisit your promises—to yourself and others—and remember that your words are seeds. When tended, they grow gardens. When neglected, they leave deserts.A grounded, potent reminder: keep watering what you've planted. Your future is listening. Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.Featured in Forbes, Inc, Good Morning America. Follow on YouTube