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INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Preds Beer from Jackelope Brewing Company in Nashville.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (3:37): Kathleen samples Pringles Limited Edition Hawaiian BBQ Chips, Red Star Platinum Dill Pickle Cashews, and Doritos “Late Night” Loaded Taco chips.    QUEEN NEWS (18:26): Kathleen shares that Cher teased a new project on Twitter, Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel opening is delayed but her Tennessee Travel Stop is opening at the end of June, and Taylor Swift has a new song being released on Toy Story 5.    HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (22:14): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   UPDATES (35:04): Kathleen shares updates on Washington DC's new Sphere, a Kentucky man rejected $8M from a company wanting to buy his family land for a data center, and the first missing scientist is found dead a year after vanishing.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (47:09): Kathleen reads about 72-million-year-old dinosaur eggs found in a time capsule.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:29:55): Kathleen recommends watching “Dutton Ranch” on Paramount+.   SPORTS NEWS (53:14): Kathleen reports on the 2026 NBA Finals tickets setting historical pricing records, and the US Open Tennis ticket release opens to record prices and demand.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (56:46): Kathleen shares articles on Paris's Musee d'Orsay opening a gallery dedicated to unclaimed works stolen by Nazis, Gen Z'ers are preferring low or no-alcohol drinks, the Pope adopts the 6-7 craze, France bans nicotine pouches, Liza Minelli's 80th birthday bash will take place at Carnegie Hall, a 39-year-old conductor has become the first female music director of the San Francisco symphony, and Dutch scientists reach out to help New Orleans levees from failing.    TOURON NEWS (1:00:36): In “moronic tourist” news, Kathleen shares that the new owner of Epstein Island is having issues with social media influencers attempting to enter the property.    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:23:30): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “este es un hotel precioso” or “this is a beautiful hotel” in English.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:31:47): Kathleen reads about Saint Lidwena, patron saint of figure skaters and chronic pain.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:25:10): Kathleen shares that sloths are no longer endangered, and a cat named Creme Puff lived 38 years on a diet of bacon and coffee. 

The fourth episode in a series on the history of Indonesia: a hinge in the world system where colonialism and revolution have decisively shaped the trajectory of global history. This installment picks up with the Indonesian Revolution securing sovereignty from the Dutch in 1949. The Communist of Party of Indonesia, or PKI, revived after its repression to once again become a mass force in politics and society. All while Sukarno put Indonesia at the vanguard of global Third World revolution, hosting the legendary Bandung Afro–Asian Conference. Featuring Rianne Subijanto, Made Supriatma, and Farabi Fakih. Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Dan's Berlin event: “Trump 2.0 and the Rebirth of the American Left.” June 12, 6pm at Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) in room EB 202 of the Erweiterungsbau (Straße des 17. Juni 145, 10623 Berlin). Part of the Take Back the Future conference hosted by Socialist Democratic Student League, the campus affiliate of Die Linke. Followed by drinks with Dig listeners and friends of the pod. For drink details come to the talk or keep an eye on The Dig's Instagram @thedigradio. Our huge new Thawra study guide and resource website thawraproject.com Find Unpaid at Versobooks.com Get 50% off From the Clinics to the Streets, or any first book purchase from plutobooks.com with code ‘DIG50' The Dig goes deep into politics everywhere, from labor struggles and political economy to imperialism and immigration. Hosted by Daniel Denvir.

Hello Friends, Welcome back to the Sail On Podcast and welcome back to Holland where the boys continue to bust out great recordings and cosplay as Dutch citizens.  Carl is making it softly like the evening sea.  Dennis has had enough of Baambrugge but he gives us some great tunes in the meantime.  Al is always happy to be Out in the Country.  And Brian and Mike are getting Funky.   Thanks for listening! Wyatt   Patreon Discord Instagram X www.sailonsounds.com sailonpodcast@gmail.com

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The fourth episode in a series on the history of Indonesia: a hinge in the world system where colonialism and revolution have decisively shaped the trajectory of global history. This installment picks up with the Indonesian Revolution securing sovereignty from the Dutch in 1949. The Communist of Party of Indonesia, or PKI, revived after its repression to once again become a mass force in politics and society. All while Sukarno put Indonesia at the vanguard of global Third World revolution, hosting the legendary Bandung Afro–Asian Conference. Featuring Rianne Subijanto, Made Supriatma, and Farabi Fakih. Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Dan's Berlin event: “Trump 2.0 and the Rebirth of the American Left.” June 12, 6pm at Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) in room EB 202 of the Erweiterungsbau (Straße des 17. Juni 145, 10623 Berlin). Part of the Take Back the Future conference hosted by Socialist Democratic Student League, the campus affiliate of Die Linke. Followed by drinks with Dig listeners and friends of the pod. For drink details come to the talk or keep an eye on The Dig’s Instagram @thedigradio. Our huge new Thawra study guide and resource website thawraproject.com Find Unpaid at Versobooks.com Get 50% off From the Clinics to the Streets, or any first book purchase from plutobooks.com with code ‘DIG50'

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We welcome Dutch writer Robert Leusink to examine the crisis facing modern institutions, from universities to professional guilds, and the consequences of losing a transcendent vision of work and education. In an age of institutional decline, what does authentic renewal look like? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes The institutions are not only taken. They are vacated. The Collapse of Crafts You cannot buy yourself out of the matrix How to find real instruction today iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Tulip Secrets: Mystery and Trust at Keukenhof Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-02-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de prachtige lente maand april, stonden de tulpen in volle bloei in de beroemde Keukenhof-tuinen.En: In the beautiful spring month of April, the tulips were in full bloom in the famous Keukenhof gardens.Nl: De lucht was fris en de geur van bloemen hing zwaar in de zachte bries.En: The air was fresh, and the scent of flowers hung heavily in the gentle breeze.Nl: Sander, een zorgvuldige kunstconservator, liep snel over de kronkelende paden.En: Sander, a meticulous art conservator, walked quickly along the winding paths.Nl: Het was een belangrijke dag.En: It was an important day.Nl: De kunsttentoonstelling stond op het punt te beginnen, maar er was een probleem dat volgens hem meteen moest worden opgelost: een schilderij ontbrak.En: The art exhibition was about to begin, but there was a problem that he felt needed to be solved immediately: a painting was missing.Nl: Sander hield van kunst en had oog voor detail.En: Sander loved art and had an eye for detail.Nl: Zijn liefde voor raadsels had hem geduwd om het mysterie op te lossen voordat de gasten arriveerden.En: His love for puzzles had pushed him to solve the mystery before the guests arrived.Nl: Zijn vreedzame dag in de tuinen werd vertroebeld door een kwellende vraag: Waar was het schilderij gebleven?En: His peaceful day in the gardens was clouded by a nagging question: Where had the painting gone?Nl: Marijke was de enige andere persoon met toegang tot de opslagruimte.En: Marijke was the only other person with access to the storage room.Nl: Ze was een vrije geest met een passie voor schilderen.En: She was a free spirit with a passion for painting.Nl: Haar werken sierden de tentoonstelling in de tuinen, maar ze had ook een verborgen talent voor kunstvervalsing.En: Her works adorned the exhibition in the gardens, but she also had a hidden talent for art forgery.Nl: Sander moest voorzichtig zijn.En: Sander had to be careful.Nl: Zou hij Marijke kunnen vertrouwen?En: Could he trust Marijke?Nl: Bij een bed van levendig rode tulpen ontmoette Sander Marijke.En: By a bed of vibrant red tulips, Sander met Marijke.Nl: "Ben je bekend met het ontbrekende schilderij?"En: "Are you aware of the missing painting?"Nl: vroeg hij met een zachte stem.En: he asked softly.Nl: Hij hoopte op aanwijzingen, zelfs toen wantrouwen in zijn gedachten dreigde op te borrelen.En: He hoped for clues, even as distrust threatened to bubble up in his mind.Nl: Marijke glimlachte mysterieus.En: Marijke smiled mysteriously.Nl: Ze zweeg en leek gefocust op haar penseelstreken, verloren in haar creaties.En: She remained silent and seemed focused on her brushstrokes, lost in her creations.Nl: Sander besloot eerlijk te zijn over zijn verdenkingen.En: Sander decided to be honest about his suspicions.Nl: "Ik moet het weten," zei hij zacht.En: "I must know," he said gently.Nl: "Help me alstublieft."En: "Please help me."Nl: Terwijl de middagzon de tuinen verwarmde, ontdekte Sander iets verbazingwekkends.En: As the afternoon sun warmed the gardens, Sander discovered something astonishing.Nl: Ver weg van de drukte, tussen de stille bloembedden, vond hij Marijke bezig met het maken van een vervalsing.En: Far from the hustle and bustle, among the quiet flower beds, he found Marijke busy creating a forgery.Nl: De vervalsing leek precies op het ontbrekende schilderij.En: The forgery looked exactly like the missing painting.Nl: Zijn hart sloeg over terwijl een mix van opluchting en verontwaardiging door hem heen gingen.En: His heart skipped a beat while a mix of relief and indignation coursed through him.Nl: "Waarom, Marijke?"En: "Why, Marijke?"Nl: vroeg hij uiteindelijk, zijn stem trillend van emotie.En: he finally asked, his voice trembling with emotion.Nl: "Heb je het geschilderd?"En: "Did you paint it?"Nl: Marijke zuchtte en keek op, haar ogen vol eerlijkheid.En: Marijke sighed and looked up, her eyes full of honesty.Nl: "Ik wilde het origineel beschermen," bekende ze.En: "I wanted to protect the original," she confessed.Nl: "Er was een dreiging.En: "There was a threat.Nl: Iemand wilde het stelen.En: Someone wanted to steal it.Nl: Dit was de enige manier om het veilig te houden."En: This was the only way to keep it safe."Nl: De waarheid bracht rust in Sander's hart.En: The truth brought peace to Sander's heart.Nl: Hij begreep nu.En: He understood now.Nl: Soms doen mensen ongewone dingen om te beschermen wat ze liefhebben.En: Sometimes people do unusual things to protect what they love.Nl: En soms moet je vertrouwen hebben in mensen, zelfs als twijfels je pad dreigen te verstoren.En: And sometimes, you have to trust people, even when doubts threaten to block your path.Nl: Met een nieuw begrip en een licht gemoed gingen Sander en Marijke samen naar de tentoonstelling.En: With newfound understanding and a light heart, Sander and Marijke went to the exhibition together.Nl: De Keukenhof-tuinen bloeiden verder, een stille getuige van het verhulde mysterie dat zich zojuist had ontvouwd.En: The Keukenhof gardens continued to bloom, a silent witness to the concealed mystery that had just unfolded.Nl: En zo kreeg de tentoonstelling een ander soort schoonheid: die van waarheid en toewijding, verbergt onder lagen van kleurige tulpen en kunst.En: And thus, the exhibition gained another kind of beauty: that of truth and dedication, hidden under layers of colorful tulips and art. Vocabulary Words:bloom: bloeimeticulous: zorgvuldigeconservator: kunstconservatorwinding: kronkelendeexhibition: tentoonstellingstorage: opslagruimteforgery: vervalsingtalent: talentvibrant: levendigbrushstrokes: penseelstrekenastonishing: verbazingwekkendshustle and bustle: drukteindignation: verontwaardigingtrembling: trillendemotion: emotieprotect: beschermenthreat: dreigingconcealed: verhuldenagging: kwellendeclouded: vertroebeldadorned: sierdendistrust: wantrouwenunfolded: ontvouwddedication: toewijdinglayers: lagengentle: zachterelief: opluchtinghonesty: eerlijkheidwhispered: fluisterdebreeze: bries

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Market Adventures: Bastiaan's Journey to a Surprise Dinner Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-02-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de vroege ochtend, terwijl de zon de lucht zachtjes verwarmde, stapte Bastiaan enthousiast de Eden-marktplaats op.En: In the early morning, as the sun gently warmed the sky, Bastiaan enthusiastically stepped onto the Eden-marktplaats.Nl: Het was een drukke dag, met mensen die zich verzamelden tussen de kraampjes vol vers fruit en groenten.En: It was a busy day, with people gathering among the stalls full of fresh fruits and vegetables.Nl: Bastiaan genoot van deze energie, maar vandaag voelde hij een lichte druk.En: Bastiaan enjoyed this energy, but today he felt a slight pressure.Nl: Hij wilde zijn vrienden, Liselotte en Sjoerd, verrassen met een fantastisch diner en had zijn zinnen gezet op exotische ingrediënten.En: He wanted to surprise his friends, Liselotte and Sjoerd, with a fantastic dinner and had set his sights on exotic ingredients.Nl: Bastiaan begon zijn zoektocht met een glimlach.En: Bastiaan began his quest with a smile.Nl: Hij liep langs de kraampjes, de lucht gevuld met de heerlijke geur van verse kruiden.En: He walked past the stalls, the air filled with the delightful scent of fresh herbs.Nl: Hij stopte bij een kraam met glanzende rode paprika's en vurige chilipepers.En: He stopped at a stall with shiny red peppers and fiery chilies.Nl: Met zijn hand lichtjes op de paprika's, keurde hij ze goed.En: With his hand lightly resting on the peppers, he approved them.Nl: "Perfect voor de salade," dacht hij.En: "Perfect for the salad," he thought.Nl: Maar zijn echte missie was om de zeldzame bessen te vinden die hij in een nieuw recept had gezien.En: But his real mission was to find the rare berries he had seen in a new recipe.Nl: Hij liep verder en kwam bij een kraam vol felgekleurde fruitmanden.En: He walked further and came to a stall full of brightly colored fruit baskets.Nl: Maar helaas, zelfs hier was de competitie sterk.En: But unfortunately, even here, the competition was strong.Nl: Anderen probeerden ook hun handen te leggen op de exoten.En: Others were also trying to get their hands on the exotics.Nl: Bastiaan moest geduld bewaren.En: Bastiaan had to be patient.Nl: De markt was meer dan ooit gevuld met mensen, en hij moest wuiven tussen de menigte.En: The market was more crowded than ever, and he had to weave through the crowd.Nl: Hij zuchtte diep, probeerde zijn focus te behouden.En: He sighed deeply, trying to maintain his focus.Nl: Terwijl hij door de drukte baande, spotte hij eindelijk de exotische bessen.En: As he made his way through the hustle and bustle, he finally spotted the exotic berries.Nl: Ze zagen er perfect uit, maar net toen hij zijn hand uitstrekte om ze te pakken, deed een andere shopper hetzelfde.En: They looked perfect, but just as he reached out to grab them, another shopper did the same.Nl: Er ontstond een moment van spanning.En: A moment of tension arose.Nl: De twee keken elkaar aan, een soort stille afspraak in hun ogen.En: The two looked at each other, with a sort of silent agreement in their eyes.Nl: Bastiaan voelde de drang om de bessen te bemachtigen, maar iets in hem vertelde hem om na te denken.En: Bastiaan felt the urge to seize the berries, but something inside him told him to think it over.Nl: Deze andere shopper leek evenzeer geïnteresseerd.En: This other shopper seemed equally interested.Nl: Hij ademde diep in en glimlachte naar de ander.En: He took a deep breath and smiled at the other.Nl: "Waarom neemt u deze niet, mijn vriend?"En: "Why don't you take these, my friend?"Nl: zei hij beleefd.En: he said politely.Nl: "Er zijn genoeg andere heerlijke vruchten hier."En: "There are plenty of other delicious fruits here."Nl: De andere shopper, verrast door Bastiaans genereuze aanbod, knikte dankbaar.En: The other shopper, surprised by Bastiaan's generous offer, nodded gratefully.Nl: "Dank je wel," zei de shopper, en nam de bessen.En: "Thank you," said the shopper, and took the berries.Nl: Bastiaan draaide zich om en besloot zijn plan te herzien.En: Bastiaan turned around and decided to revise his plan.Nl: Hij begon te kijken naar de lokale producten die ook schitterend en vers waren.En: He began looking at the local products that were also beautiful and fresh.Nl: Hij koos sappige perziken, zoete aardbeien en frisse munt.En: He chose juicy peaches, sweet strawberries, and fresh mint.Nl: Terwijl hij zijn mand vulde, besefte hij hoeveel plezier hij haalde uit de simpliciteit van de lokale smaken.En: As he filled his basket, he realized how much joy he derived from the simplicity of local flavors.Nl: Toen hij de markt verliet, voelde hij zich licht en blij.En: As he left the market, he felt light and happy.Nl: Hij had misschien niet de bessen gevonden die hij wilde, maar hij had iets waardevollers ontdekt.En: He might not have found the berries he wanted, but he had discovered something more valuable.Nl: De vreugde van delen en het aanvaarden van verandering maakten zijn dag nog speciaal.En: The joy of sharing and accepting change made his day even more special.Nl: "Bassie, wat heb je gekocht?"En: "Bassie, what did you buy?"Nl: vroeg Liselotte later nieuwsgierig toen hij thuiskwam.En: asked Liselotte later, curious when he got home.Nl: "De beste vruchten en een nieuw verhaal," antwoordde Bastiaan met een knipoog.En: "The best fruits and a new story," responded Bastiaan with a wink.Nl: Zijn vrienden zouden niet alleen van het diner genieten, maar ook van de ervaring die die dag had gebracht.En: His friends would not only enjoy the dinner but also the experience the day had brought. Vocabulary Words:enthusiastically: enthousiastgathering: verzamelenstalls: kraampjesingredients: ingrediëntenquest: zoektochtdelightful: heerlijkefiery: vurigeapproved: gekeurdexotic: exotischecompetition: competitiepatient: geduldweave: wuivenhustle: druktespotted: spottetension: spanningurge: drangseize: bemachtigenbreathe: ademengratefully: dankbaargenerous: genereuzenodded: knikterevise: herzienjuicy: sappigesimplicity: simpliciteitjoy: vreugdeaccepting: aanvaardencurious: nieuwsgierigwink: knipoogderive: haaldepressure: druk

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We're back to hump the pig - it's Monday and we're Bubbles Mushrooms! Just for fun, we're recording in the late afternoon so it's not a BMAD, but it ain't normal either. Luke has returned from vacation so we're recording for the first time in a while. First we hear about the Netherlands, Dutch pronunciation and Dutch meemaws. Turns out that Anne Frank doesn't live at the Anne Frank house anymore, we try some new Dutch treats, Katie got pink eye from crap in her eyes, Mark went ahead and ate the new plants that Jaclyn planted and barfed them up all over the couch, Edward has a rental property update, Jaclyn had a fun family visit with Gavin and we read a viewer mail from both Renee about Chuck Norris and Brian about Ed Grimley. This week's game time activity is all about the best places in the world. We go ahead and rate the best cities to live in. Guess how many are in the United States? Thanks for checking out the show - follow us on all the socials @bubbmush and email us at bubbmush@gmail.com

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In the 1950s, Dutch journalist Willem Sassen recorded hours of interview with the Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann about his involvement in the Holocaust, before his capture in Argentina by Israeli agents.Willem's daughter Saskia Sassen tells Louise Hidalgo about the tapes, her memories of their secret visitor and the night the Israelis snatched Eichmann off the streets of Buenos Aires. This programme was first broadcast in 2015.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Nazi war criminal Adolph Eichmann during his trial. Credit: GPO via Getty Images)

Earlier this week we explored the Harlem Renaissance, but have you ever wondered how Harlem got its name? There are countless remnants of the Dutch colony on Manhattan island. But when did it end? And why?Don is joined by best selling author Russell Shorto to discuss the British takeover of New Amsterdam. Russell is the author of 'The Island at the Center of the World', and ‘Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America'.Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer was Freddy Chick.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#931 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/931  Presented by: FishHound Expeditions, Pescador on the Fly, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Gallatin River Lodge Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/      Mia Sheppard has spent decades guiding and outfitting across the Pacific Northwest through Little Creek Outfitters. From steelhead rivers like the Deschutes and Grande Ronde to multi-day rafting adventures, she's built a career around rivers, community, and outdoor culture. This episode covers the return of the Sandy River Spey Clave, Dutch oven camp cooking, the changing landscape on the John Day River, and a few classic stories from the river that longtime steelheaders will appreciate. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/931   

I welcome Dutch historian Rutger Bregman to the podcast after first messaging him on Instagram and we talk about what I took from his book Humankind and my own wish to bring people together to remember friendship and kindness. Rutger reflects on Dutch directness and equality shaped by living with water, from the 1953 flood to the Delta Works, and shares why he writes for a general audience about big questions of human nature. We discuss his challenge to the “veneer theory” and his belief in “survival of the friendlies,” alongside a real shipwreck story near Tonga where six boys survived 15 months through cooperation. Our conversation turns to bullying, family and attachment, the Second World War and Rutger's research for Moral Ambition on how resistance spreads simply by asking others to help.01:10 Dutch Culture and Directness04:01 Water Engineering and Delta Works05:41 Early Civilizations and Conflict06:58 Why Bregman Writes Big History08:12 Debunking Human Nature Myths10:07 Cooperation at Highclere Today12:49 Tempest and Amoral People13:55 Real Lord of the Flies Story19:00 Bullying Attachment and Family21:41 Victorian Fathers Revisited22:40 Reform Politics And Women23:28 Why Study War24:04 Resistance Myth Debunked25:24 Heroes Are Asked27:29 Unconventional Organizers30:25 Kindness After Loss32:19 Kindness Is Contagious35:03 Lessons From Animals36:18 Veneer Theory And Dickens37:59 British IndirectnessYou can hear more episodes of Lady Carnarvon's Official Podcasts at https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/podcast/New episodes are published on the first day of every month. 

In this episode, I'm diving into the estrobolome, the powerful community of gut bacteria that plays a major role in how your body processes and clears estrogen. If you've been told your hormones are "normal" but you're still struggling with heavy periods, worsening PMS, breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings, or cycles that keep getting shorter, your gut may be the missing piece. I'm explaining: • What the estrobolome is and how it impacts estrogen detoxification • Why estrogen clearance matters just as much as hormone production • The role of beta-glucuronidase and how estrogen gets recycled back into the body • Signs your gut may be contributing to hormone imbalance • How constipation, bloating, dysbiosis, and low motility affect hormone health • Why GI Map and DUTCH testing can uncover issues standard labs miss • The connection between gut health, serotonin, PMS, and PMDD • How scar tissue, pelvic floor dysfunction, and inflammation can impact digestion and hormone symptoms I also share a client story about how improving gut health and incorporating hands-on bodywork helped dramatically reduce digestive discomfort and hormone-related symptoms. If you feel like you've tried everything for your hormones and nothing is fully working, it may be time to look deeper at your gut health and estrogen detox pathways. Ready to get answers and personalized support?Click the link in the show notes to book a strategy call with my team so we can help you identify the right next steps for your body and your symptoms:

Today, Shaye welcomes back Nebraska rancher, Jaclyn Wilson to discuss how extensive international travel has shaped her ranch management and views of global agriculture. Wilson describes how travel began through the Nebraska LEAD program and expanded into regular international speaking and industry visits, leading to operational changes at home such as organized team planning with whiteboards and calendars and greater delegation. She contrasts U.S. open-pasture wintering with UK/Ireland winter confinement driven by mud and heavy clay soils, and shares a Netherlands example where turning cows out to grass becomes an agritourism event.   Wilson outlines Dutch regulations and subsidies tied to nitrates, water runoff, stocking limits, and methane, and questions measurement accuracy for emissions and carbon credits. From Kenya, she highlights corruption concerns, diverse agricultural tours, and a “My Tank” water project. She emphasizes U.S. beef efficiency and safety but notes persistent overseas perceptions about sanitation, traceability, confinement, and antibiotics, and encourages producers to stay aware of global concerns and opportunities, including genetics and investment abroad.  Learn more about what Vence could look like on your operation here: https://bit.ly/4kfWrCG  Learn more about Noble here: https://bit.ly/3DD7uG0  Catch more conversations like this one and learn more at https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/    01:24 Jaclyn's Travel Bug Origins  03:29 Ranch Changes From Travel  05:35 Whiteboards And Planning  07:16 Winter Housing Culture Shock  10:16 Netherlands Dairy And Agritourism  12:00 EU Rules Subsidies And Nitrates  15:21 Methane Carbon And Measurement  17:52 Africa And Nuffield Journey  20:33 Kenya Corruption And Water  24:43 Water Links Every Country  25:48 Why Home Matters Most  28:08 US Beef Strengths And Perception  31:13 Genetics Trade And Open Minds 

Your clinic told you donor eggs. You walked out wondering how much time you actually have left. Whether waiting six months means missing your window. Whether trying with your own eggs one more time is brave or stupid. The honest answer is longer than your clinic implied. And the window is not your AMH number. In this episode: - Why a 2024 study in Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics found that ovarian reserve markers like AMH do not significantly predict natural conception in women with regular cycles - What the 90-day window before ovulation actually is, and why the eggs you work with six months from now are not the eggs you are working with today - The inputs your clinic's timeline assumed would not change: mitochondrial function, inflammation, iron, B12, zinc, vitamin D, cortisol patterns, toxic load - The clinical pattern we see over more than a decade of cases: month zero to six is where the picture comes into view, twelve to eighteen months is where it can start to move substantially - Why some pictures do not move, and why that is still a reason to look before you decide If this is the first episode you have landed on in this series, go back and listen to "Told Donor Eggs Are Your Only Option? Ask This First" and then "The Gut Findings Your Clinic Did Not Look For." This episode builds on both. ——— WHAT YOUR CLINIC MISSED The full thyroid panel, not just a TSH. The iron panel that flags ferritin. The gut microbiome testing that your REI does not order. The inflammatory markers no one notices. The male side that almost no one investigates. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line MISSED, and we will send you the guide. ——— FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION A free 45-minute call where I review your labs, your history, and your partner's results with you. You leave knowing what your biology has been telling you and what your next decision could be. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE, or book here. ——— ABOUT THE HOST Now in its eighth year, Get Pregnant Naturally was one of the first podcasts dedicated to the functional fertility approach for low AMH and failed IVF. Hosted by Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, author of Fabulously Fertile, and host of a podcast with over one million downloads. Fab Fertile is a functional fertility team that works with couples to review the lab work most fertility clinics do not run: gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, full thyroid panel, the iron panel, and inflammation markers, alongside nervous system work. Each week Sarah brings you what the team sees across more than a decade of cases. Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, host of Get Pregnant Naturally (1M+ downloads), and author of Fabulously Fertile. ——— If this episode helped, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It is how other women find this work. ——— TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The Donor Egg Recommendation and the Real Question 01:00 Who's Reviewing Your Case at Fab Fertile 01:30 AMH Is Not the Countdown Clock 03:00 The 90-Day Window Before Ovulation 04:30 What Actually Changes In 90 Days 07:00 The Fab Fertile Method: What We Investigate 08:30 Why Some Cases Do Not Shift 09:30 The Functional Fertility Second Opinion

The Trombone Corner Podcast is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass and The Brass Ark.  Join hosts Noah and John as they interview Harry Ries and Markus Leuchter.   About Harry: Harry Ries is a Dutch trombonist and early music specialist, born in 1947 in Kerkrade, Netherlands. After completing his studies in The Hague, he built a distinguished orchestral career, serving as principal trombonist with both the Limburg Symphony Orchestra in Maastricht and later the Gürzenich Orchestra in Cologne. In 1978, he was appointed principal trombonist of the West German Radio Symphony Orchestra in Cologne, a position that further established his reputation as a leading orchestral musician. Alongside his orchestral work, Ries became deeply involved in historically informed performance, collaborating with many of Europe's most prominent early music ensembles. His credits include performances with groups such as Hesperion XXI, the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, La Petite Bande, and Concerto Palatino, working with leading figures in the early music movement. In addition to his performing career, he has been an influential educator, teaching trombone and chamber music at the conservatories of Maastricht and Aachen. Over time, his artistic focus increasingly shifted toward early brass instruments, particularly the sackbut, contributing to the revival and evolution of historical trombone performance practice.   About Markus: Markus Leuchter is a German trombone maker specializing in both historical brass instruments and modern trombones. His workshop is located in Herzogenrath, near Aachen, Germany. Markus apprenticed with the renowned trombone builder Heribert Glassl in Nauheim, and has collaborated with trombonists Harry Ries, Christoph Schwarz, and Noah Gladstone on a variety of models and instrument designs. He is particularly well known for his alto, bass, and contrabass trombones, as well as his work in historical brass. He maintains a small workshop near his home, where he handcrafts each instrument from start to finish. His instruments are used by professional performers in early music as well as players in leading radio and symphony orchestras across Europe.  

Transcriptie: https://www.eenbeetjenederlands.nl/podcast/ramses-shaffySteun de podcast! https://petjeaf.com/eenbeetjenederlandsAflevering 85: Ramses ShaffyZing, vecht, huil, bid, lach, werk en bewonder. Dat zong de iconische Nederlandse zanger Ramses Shaffy in 1971. Heel veel mensen voelden zich aangesproken door de zanger. Want Shaffy weet hoe het voelt om je nergens echt thuis te voelen. Hij was geboren in Frankrijk, groeide op in een Nederlands pleeggezin en werd beroemd in Amsterdam. Wie was deze flamboyante Amsterdammer, en waarom raken zijn liedjes nog steeds zo veel mensen?Deze maand staat er ook een exclusieve aflevering over Chinees-Indische restaurants klaar voor Vrienden van de Podcast. Ga naar petjeaf.com/eenbeetjenederlands voor meer informatie.Een Beetje NederlandsDe podcast voor iedereen die beter Nederlands wil leren luisteren! Voor mensen op niveau B1/B2. Afleveringen over allerlei onderwerpen in duidelijk en helder gesproken Nederlands. Iedere aflevering heeft een transcriptie om mee te lezen. Leer met deze podcast Een Beetje Nederlands!Learn Dutch with this podcast for intermediate learners (level B1/B2). This podcast lets you listen to a range of different subjects in clear and slowly spoken Dutch. Every episode comes with a free transcript on the website. Learn a little Dutch with Een Beetje Nederlands!---Fragment 'Zing, vecht, huil, bid, lach, werk en bewonder (Live)': © 1973 AVROTROSFragment 'Pastorale': ℗ 1968 Universal Music B.V.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love, Delft Blue, and Tulips: A Heartfelt Reunion at Schiphol Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-01-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De geur van verse koffie mengde zich met de geluiden van koffers die over de gladde vloer van Schiphol werden getrokken.En: The smell of fresh coffee mixed with the sounds of suitcases being dragged across the smooth floor of Schiphol.Nl: Het was druk in de winkels, reizigers haastten zich tussen de rekken vol typisch Nederlandse producten.En: It was busy in the stores, travelers rushing between racks filled with typical Dutch products.Nl: Bram stond midden in dit alles, turend naar de vitrines.En: Bram stood amidst it all, staring at the displays.Nl: Hij was zenuwachtig.En: He was nervous.Nl: Vandaag was de dag dat hij Saskia, zijn vriendin uit Canada, eindelijk zou ontmoeten.En: Today was the day he would finally meet Saskia, his girlfriend from Canada.Nl: Maar eerst moest hij het perfecte cadeau vinden.En: But first, he had to find the perfect gift.Nl: Bram schudde zijn hoofd.En: Bram shook his head.Nl: Kaas?En: Cheese?Nl: Misschien te simpel.En: Maybe too simple.Nl: Een grote bos tulpen?En: A large bouquet of tulips?Nl: Moeilijk te vervoeren.En: Difficult to transport.Nl: In zijn verwarring belde hij zijn goede vriend Willem op.En: In his confusion, he called his good friend Willem.Nl: "Willem, ik heb jouw hulp nodig," zei Bram gehaast in de telefoon.En: "Willem, I need your help," said Bram hurriedly on the phone.Nl: "Wat geef ik Saskia?"En: "What should I give Saskia?"Nl: Willem antwoordde geduldig, "Kies iets herkenbaar Nederlands.En: Willem answered patiently, "Choose something recognizably Dutch.Nl: Misschien een setje Delfts blauw?"En: Maybe a set of Delft blue?"Nl: Bram knikte al luisterend, wetend dat zijn vriend gelijk had.En: Bram nodded as he listened, knowing his friend was right.Nl: Liefde voor Hollandse tradities zou zeker goed overkomen.En: A love for Dutch traditions would surely be well received.Nl: Met hernieuwde vastberadenheid begaf Bram zich naar de winkel vol met Delfts blauwe producten.En: With renewed determination, Bram headed to the shop full of Delft blue products.Nl: Zijn ogen bleven hangen op een stel delicate tulpenvazen.En: His eyes lingered on a pair of delicate tulip vases.Nl: Ze hadden precies de juiste mix van elegantie en eenvoud.En: They had just the right mix of elegance and simplicity.Nl: Het was perfect.En: It was perfect.Nl: Maar toen zag hij de rij voor de kassa.En: But then he saw the line at the cash register.Nl: Lang.En: Long.Nl: Te lang.En: Too long.Nl: Elke seconde voelde als een uur.En: Every second felt like an hour.Nl: Hij keek op de klok.En: He looked at the clock.Nl: Saskia's vlucht zou snel landen.En: Saskia's flight would land soon.Nl: Twijfel kroop weer naar binnen.En: Doubt crept back in.Nl: Wat als hij te laat was?En: What if he was too late?Nl: Bram besloot snel.En: Bram decided quickly.Nl: Zijn voeten beukten over de vloer terwijl hij naar de kassa sprintte, hopend dat hij op tijd zou zijn.En: His feet pounded over the floor as he sprinted to the register, hoping he would be on time.Nl: Minuten voelden als een eeuwigheid, maar uiteindelijk betaalde hij en holde naar de aankomsthal met het cadeau stevig in zijn handen.En: Minutes felt like an eternity, but eventually he paid and dashed to the arrivals hall with the gift held firmly in his hands.Nl: De deuren naar de aankomsthal openden met een fluistering.En: The doors to the arrivals hall opened with a whisper.Nl: En daar stond ze.En: And there she was.Nl: Saskia glimlachte naar hem, haar ogen stralend van vreugde.En: Saskia smiled at him, her eyes shining with joy.Nl: "Welkom in Nederland," zei Bram, terwijl hij haar de vazen overhandigde.En: "Welcome to the Netherlands," said Bram, as he handed her the vases.Nl: Saskia's ogen lichtten nog meer op.En: Saskia's eyes lit up even more.Nl: “Ze zijn prachtig, Bram, dank je.” In dat moment besefte hij dat het niet het cadeau was dat telde, maar het feit dat hij er was, op dat moment.En: “They are beautiful, Bram, thank you.” In that moment, he realized that it wasn't the gift that mattered, but the fact that he was there, in that moment.Nl: Bram glimlachte en omhelsde haar.En: Bram smiled and embraced her.Nl: Zijn zorgen verdwenen als sneeuw voor de zon.En: His worries melted away like snow under the sun.Nl: Uiteindelijk was het de verbinding en niet het geschenk die echt betekenis had.En: In the end, it was the connection and not the gift that truly had meaning.Nl: Schiphol bleef druk, maar Bram en Saskia vonden rust in elkaars aanwezigheid.En: Schiphol remained busy, but Bram and Saskia found peace in each other's presence.Nl: Het was het begin van iets moois.En: It was the beginning of something beautiful. Vocabulary Words:smell: geurdragged: getrokkensmooth: gladdeamidst: middennervous: zenuwachtigbouquet: bostransport: vervoerenconfusion: verwarringpatiently: geduldigdetermination: vastberadenheiddelicate: delicatelinger: bleven hangencash register: kassadoubt: twijfelcrept: krooppounded: beuktensprinted: sprinttearrivals hall: aankomsthalwhisper: fluisteringjoy: vreugdeembraced: omhelsdemelted: verdwenenconnection: verbindingpresence: aanwezigheidbeginning: beginjourney: reisrack: rekkengift: cadeauland: landenflight: vlucht

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Conquering Fears: Sander's Courageous Journey Takes Flight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-01-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het zonlicht kleurde zachtjes de terminal van Schiphol.En: The sunlight gently colored the terminal of Schiphol.Nl: Reizigers liepen haastig rond, rolkoffers ratelden over de vloeren.En: Travelers hurried around, rolling suitcases rattled over the floors.Nl: Tussen al die drukte, stond Sander met een gespannen blik.En: Amidst all that hustle, Sander stood with a tense expression.Nl: Femke, zijn collega, merkte zijn onrust op.En: Femke, his colleague, noticed his unease.Nl: Ze gaf hem een zachte klop op de rug.En: She gave him a gentle pat on the back.Nl: "Het komt wel goed, Sander," zei ze geruststellend.En: "It'll be alright, Sander," she said reassuringly.Nl: Sander zuchtte diep.En: Sander sighed deeply.Nl: Hij wist dat hij naar de conferentie moest.En: He knew he had to attend the conference.Nl: Het was belangrijk voor zijn werk.En: It was important for his work.Nl: Maar de angst voor vliegen hield hem in zijn greep.En: But the fear of flying gripped him.Nl: "Wat als het niet goed gaat?"En: "What if it doesn't go well?"Nl: mompelde hij.En: he mumbled.Nl: Femke glimlachte.En: Femke smiled.Nl: "Joris?En: "Joris?Nl: Zou jij iets tegen Sander willen zeggen?"En: Would you like to say something to Sander?"Nl: vroeg ze, terwijl ze haar telefoon pakte.En: she asked, while grabbing her phone.Nl: In een paar seconden verscheen Joris' gezicht op het scherm.En: In a few seconds, Joris' face appeared on the screen.Nl: "Hey Sander!"En: "Hey Sander!"Nl: zei Joris opgewekt.En: said Joris cheerfully.Nl: "Je kan dit, echt waar.En: "You can do this, really.Nl: Denk aan wat je hebt bereikt."En: Think about what you've already achieved."Nl: Sander wilde zijn vrienden geloven.En: Sander wanted to believe his friends.Nl: Toch maakte de vertraging van de vlucht het er niet makkelijker op.En: Yet the flight delay didn't make it any easier.Nl: De aankondiging dreunde in zijn hoofd als een trommel: "Overschrijding door slecht weer."En: The announcement echoed in his head like a drum: "Delay due to bad weather."Nl: Zijn hart klopte harder.En: His heart beat faster.Nl: Femke keek hem aan.En: Femke looked at him.Nl: "Weet je nog," zei ze, "hoe je die presentatie toch maar gedaan hebt?En: "Remember," she said, "how you managed to give that presentation?Nl: Dit kun je ook."En: You can do this too."Nl: Met elke minuut werd de tijd korter.En: With every passing minute, the time grew shorter.Nl: Femke bleef naast hem staan, met haar rustige aanwezigheid.En: Femke stood by his side, with her calming presence.Nl: Joris praatte nog steeds via de telefoon.En: Joris was still talking on the phone.Nl: "Zal ik grapjes blijven vertellen totdat je instapt?"En: "Shall I keep telling jokes until you board?"Nl: stelde hij voor, waardoor er een kleine glimlach om Sanders lippen verscheen.En: he suggested, causing a small smile to appear on Sander's lips.Nl: Toen het eindelijk tijd was om te boarden, voelde Sander de paniek nog steeds sluimeren.En: When it was finally time to board, Sander still felt the panic lingering.Nl: Maar hij had een besluit genomen.En: But he had made a decision.Nl: Hij zou zijn angst niet laten winnen.En: He would not let his fear win.Nl: Met een laatste diepe ademhaling stapte hij naar de gate.En: With one last deep breath, he stepped toward the gate.Nl: Het geluid van de scanner klonk en de poort ging open.En: The sound of the scanner beeped and the gate opened.Nl: Sander ademde in.En: Sander inhaled.Nl: Hij keek naar Femke die knikte en naar Joris op het scherm die hem een opgestoken duim gaf.En: He looked at Femke, who nodded, and at Joris on the screen, who gave him a thumbs-up.Nl: Stap voor stap zette hij zich in beweging en stapte aan boord van het vliegtuig.En: Step by step, he moved forward and boarded the plane.Nl: In zijn stoel zittend, keek hij uit het raam.En: Sitting in his seat, he looked out the window.Nl: De wereld daarbuiten leek rustig.En: The world outside seemed calm.Nl: Hij voelde Femke naast zich en hoorde de stem van Joris die door zijn hoofd galmde.En: He felt Femke beside him and heard Joris' voice echoing in his mind.Nl: Langzaam kalmeerde zijn hartslag.En: Slowly his heart rate began to calm.Nl: Voor het eerst voelde hij zich klaar.En: For the first time, he felt ready.Nl: Klaar om dit nieuwe avontuur tegemoet te treden.En: Ready to face this new adventure.Nl: De vlucht zou geen makkelijke waren, dat wist Sander.En: The flight would not be easy, Sander knew that.Nl: Maar hij had een stap gezet.En: But he had taken a step.Nl: Een grote stap.En: A big step.Nl: En dat gaf hem vertrouwen voor wat er ook zou komen.En: And that gave him confidence for whatever was to come. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: zonlichtterminal: terminaltravelers: reizigershustle: druktetense: gespannenunease: onrustreassuringly: geruststellendconference: conferentiefear: angstdelay: vertragingannouncement: aankondigingechoed: dreundecalming: rustigelingering: sluimerenscanner: scannergate: poortinhaled: ademde inthumbs-up: opgestoken duimboarded: stapte aan boordadventure: avontuurconfidence: vertrouwengripped: greeppresentation: presentatieminutes: minutenpresence: aanwezigheidjokes: grapjeslinger: sluimerencalm: kalmeoutside: buitenadventure: avontuur

Today I am joined by coach Amy Brink-Peterson. From her bio: Amy Brink-Peterson helps vegan and plant-based advocates who are feeling run-down, depleted and frustrated to access their brilliance and become influential changemakers. As a certified plant-based health coach, she supports advocates in rebuilding their health, resilience, and vitality — so they can lead sustainably and thrive for the long haul. Her approach weaves together expertise in whole-foods plant-based living and a transformative Woman-Centered Coaching methodology, moving beyond behavior change to spark deep identity transformation — empowering clients to step into their full potential as leaders and visionaries.Drawing on her own journey through burnout and the profound, challenging, and beautiful transformation of becoming a mother (matrescence), Amy is passionate about helping others treat their health as the foundation it truly is — not just for personal wellbeing, but for lasting impact in the world. She believes veganism is a practice of loving kindness that extends not only to non-human animals, but to ourselves as well.Amy is trained and certified by Food Revolution Network and continues to expand her expertise through advanced training with The Institute for Woman-Centered Coaching and collaboration with vegan psychologist Clare Mann. Based in the Netherlands, she offers coaching (online) in both English and Dutch to clients around the world.To connect with Amy:Website: https://www.coachamy.nlJoin a free upcoming workshop with Amy / join the waitlist: https://www.coachamy.nl/workshopsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisispeterson/To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

➡️ Watch the full interview ad-free, join a community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/This is a conversation with Reinier Von Lanschot - a Dutch member of the European Parliament - who is a leading figure of a new recent and potentially groundbreaking initiative. He has helped to form a group of European parliament members who are all calling and lobbying for one thing - creation a European Defence Union - basically, the European version of NATO, without the United States. Built so that Europe can fight and defend itself on its own - in the case that the U.S. would not come to its aid when necessary. This is something that many experts have theorized and called for before, but this is the first time someone in Europe is really trying to turn it into reality - which is why it's both a fascinating and exciting but also extremely complicated and difficult endeavor - but if they succeed, it would have immense consequences, for Europe and for the world. And so we talk about what a European Defence Union is and how they want to turn it into reality, whether they can succeed or who is doing its best to stop them and much more.  

We love flexibility in tech. Until it means too many UC platforms, hidden costs, and teams drowning in complexity. Meanwhile, digital signage is starting to look a lot more like enterprise IT, where security and control drive the conversation.Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for another must-watch AVWeek episode diving into commercial AV updates, UC platform standardization, and the future direction of digital signage.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Erica Carroll – CharBett StrategiesBrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVDanny Hayasaka – MagoThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – Chinese Sphere rivals set to open in two citiesUC Today – Google Beam Adds 3D Group Meeting Support for Zoom and Google MeetrAVe Pubs – Epson Introduces New PowerLite and BrightLink ProjectorsInavate – PlexusAV to debut uncompressed IPMX transceiver at InfoComm 2026AV Magazine – AVEX acquires Dutch systems integrator Yielder AudiovisualRoundtable Topics:Telecom Reseller – The Hidden Cost of Managing Multiple UC PlatformsAV Magazine – "Digital Signage Is Dead"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“The belly is an ungrateful wretch, it never remembers past favors, it always wants more tomorrow.”~Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918-2008) in One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich “…sin is treason against a Holy God… Sin lurks in our hearts and grabs us by the throat to do its bidding.”~Rosaria Champagne Butterfield, English professor and author “As if we could think of anything more difficult than to love God with all our heart, all our soul, and all our strength! Compared with this law, everything could be considered easy…[For] the law cannot do anything else than to accuse and blame all…, to convict, and, as it were, apprehend them; in fine, to condemn them in God's judgment: that God alone may justify, that all flesh may keep silence before him.”~John Calvin (1509-1564), French-born theologian and reformer “…reason is not king in human beings, the heart is. Therefore, to change your actions, you must change your desires. But your desires will change, only if the Holy Spirit who wrote the Bible also writes his laws on your heart…. Now, in effect, justification gives us a heart transplant. For at the same time that we receive the gift of justifying faith by which we are credited with Christ's extrinsic righteousness, God also sheds abroad in our hearts a new love for him and one another. This new heart love for him, from him, naturally redirects our wills away from sinful selfishness towards a life lived in thankful obedience to God's commands. Even though we continue to have to struggle with the pull of concupiscence in our mortal bodies, the supernatural power of God's abiding love has fundamentally changed us….”~John Ashley Null, theologian at Humboldt University Berlin and North African Bishop “…the unique message of the New Testament is this: For those who are in Christ, and therefore in the Spirit, the battle against sin is to be fought in an atmosphere of victory, not defeat.… Our way of viewing ourselves should reflect this kind of victorious faith.”~Anthony Hoekema (1913-1988), Dutch-born theologian “The pharisee within usurps my true self whenever I prefer appearances to reality, whenever I am afraid of God, whenever I surrender the control of my soul to rules rather than risk living in union with Jesus, when I choose to look good and not be good….”~Brennan Manning (1934-2013), author and former priestSERMON PASSAGERomans 7:7-25 (NASB)Romans 6 20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in relation to righteousness. 21 Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death. 22 But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 7 1 Or do you not know, brothers and sisters (for I am speaking to those who know the Law), that the Law has jurisdiction over a person as long as he lives? 2 For the married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he is alive; but if her husband dies, she is released from the law concerning the husband. 3 So then, if while her husband is alive she gives herself to another man, she will be called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from the law, so that she is not an adulteress if she gives herself to another man. 4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you also were put to death in regard to the Law through the body of Christ, so that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. 5 For while we were in the flesh, the sinful passions, which were brought to light by the Law, were at work in the parts of our body to bear fruit for death. 6 But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter.7 What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? Far from it! On the contrary, I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would not have known about coveting if the Law had not said, “You shall not covet.” 8 But sin, taking an opportunity through the commandment, produced in me coveting of every kind; for apart from the Law sin is dead. 9 I was once alive apart from the Law; but when the commandment came, sin came to life, and I died; 10 and this commandment, which was to result in life, proved to result in death for me; 11 for sin, taking an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me, and through it, killed me. 12 So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good. 13 Therefore did that which is good become a cause of death for me? Far from it! Rather it was sin, in order that it might be shown to be sin by bringing about my death through that which is good, so that through the commandment sin would become utterly sinful. 14 For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am fleshly, sold into bondage to sin. 15 For I do not understand what I am doing; for I am not practicing what I want to do, but I do the very thing I hate. 16 However, if I do the very thing I do not want to do, I agree with the Law, that the Law is good. 17 But now, no longer am I the one doing it, but sin that dwells in me. 18 For I know that good does not dwell in me, that is, in my flesh; for the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not. 19 For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want. 20 But if I do the very thing I do not want, I am no longer the one doing it, but sin that dwells in me. 21 I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good. 22 For I joyfully agree with the law of God in the inner person, 23 but I see a different law in the parts of my body waging war against the law of my mind, and making me a prisoner of the law of sin, the law which is in my body's parts. 24 Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? 25 Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, on the one hand I myself with my mind am serving the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh the law of sin. 1 Corinthians 1556 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law; 57 but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blossoms of Friendship: Anouk's Savannah Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-05-31-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Forsyth Park was bruisend van energie.En: Forsyth Park was brimming with energy.Nl: Het was lente in Savannah, en de bloesems waren overal.En: It was spring in Savannah, and the blossoms were everywhere.Nl: Het park was vol bloemen en vrolijke mensen.En: The park was full of flowers and cheerful people.Nl: Een band speelde zachte muziek.En: A band played soft music.Nl: Het was Memorial Day Weekend.En: It was Memorial Day Weekend.Nl: Anouk, een uitwisselingsstudent uit Nederland, stond een beetje zenuwachtig tussen de vrijwilligers.En: Anouk, an exchange student from Nederland, stood a bit nervous among the volunteers.Nl: Zij wilde graag nieuwe vrienden maken en iets goeds doen voor de gemeenschap.En: She wanted to make new friends and do something good for the community.Nl: Ze liep voorzichtig naar de plek waar men bloemen plantte.En: She cautiously walked to the area where people were planting flowers.Nl: Haar glimlach voelde gespannen, maar ze was vastbesloten.En: Her smile felt tense, but she was determined.Nl: Daar zag ze Bram, een lokale fotograaf, die enthousiast foto's maakte van het evenement.En: There she saw Bram, a local photographer, who was enthusiastically taking pictures of the event.Nl: Hij had een vriendelijke uitstraling.En: He had a friendly demeanor.Nl: Zijn ogen leken altijd te lachen.En: His eyes seemed to always be smiling.Nl: Hij was hier vaak, op zulke evenementen.En: He was often here, at such events.Nl: Anouk haalde diep adem en stapte naar Bram.En: Anouk took a deep breath and stepped toward Bram.Nl: "Hoi, mijn naam is Anouk," zei ze.En: "Hoi, mijn naam is Anouk," she said.Nl: Haar Nederlands accent klonk zacht.En: Her Nederlands accent sounded soft.Nl: Bram glimlachte warm terug.En: Bram smiled warmly back.Nl: "Hallo Anouk, ik ben Bram.En: "Hello Anouk, I'm Bram.Nl: Leuk je te ontmoeten!"En: Nice to meet you!"Nl: Samen begonnen ze bloemen te planten.En: Together they began planting flowers.Nl: Anouk vertelde Bram over haar studie milieuwetenschap.En: Anouk told Bram about her environmental science studies.Nl: Bram luisterde aandachtig en vroeg haar naar Nederland.En: Bram listened attentively and asked her about Nederland.Nl: Ze praatten over de natuur, cultuur, en hun passie voor het milieu.En: They talked about nature, culture, and their passion for the environment.Nl: Voor eventjes vergat Anouk haar zenuwen.En: For a moment, Anouk forgot her nerves.Nl: Maar plotseling begon het hard te regenen.En: But suddenly it began to rain heavily.Nl: Mensen renden naar schuilplaatsen.En: People ran to shelters.Nl: Anouk en Bram snelden naar een nabijgelegen prieel.En: Anouk and Bram hurried to a nearby gazebo.Nl: Onder het houten dak hoorden ze de regen neerkletteren.En: Under the wooden roof, they heard the rain clattering down.Nl: Nu alleen, in een kleine ruimte, voelden de verhalen zich dichterbij.En: Now alone, in a small space, their stories felt closer.Nl: Ze deelden meer over hun leven.En: They shared more about their lives.Nl: Bram vertelde over zijn werk als fotograaf en hoe hij mensen verbond met zijn foto's.En: Bram told about his work as a photographer and how he connected people with his photos.Nl: Anouk sprak over haar verlangen naar verbinding hier in Savannah.En: Anouk spoke about her desire for connection here in Savannah.Nl: Langzaam smolt de angst van haar weg.En: Slowly, her fear melted away.Nl: Ze vonden gemeenschappelijke interesses; hun liefde voor de natuur en nieuwe ervaringen.En: They found common interests; their love for nature and new experiences.Nl: De storm duurde niet lang.En: The storm didn't last long.Nl: Toen de regen stopte, keken Anouk en Bram naar de heldere lucht en voelden ze zich verfrist.En: When the rain stopped, Anouk and Bram looked at the clear sky and felt refreshed.Nl: Anouk voelde zich opgelucht en vol hoop.En: Anouk felt relieved and full of hope.Nl: Ze spraken af om samen meer van de stad te ontdekken.En: They agreed to explore more of the city together.Nl: Samen stapten ze het prieel uit, afwachtend wat de toekomst zou brengen.En: Together, they stepped out of the gazebo, awaiting what the future would bring.Nl: Anouk voelde zich nu anders.En: Anouk felt different now.Nl: Ze besefte dat vriendschap begon met kleine, oprechte momenten zoals deze.En: She realized that friendship began with small, sincere moments like these.Nl: Haar tijdelijke huis in Savannah voelde nu als een plaats vol mogelijkheden.En: Her temporary home in Savannah now felt like a place full of possibilities.Nl: Het begin van een bijzondere verbinding.En: The beginning of a special connection.Nl: En misschien, meer dan dat.En: And perhaps, more than that. Vocabulary Words:blossoms: bloesemsbrimming: bruisendnervous: zenuwachtigvolunteers: vrijwilligerscautiously: voorzichtigtense: gespannendemeanor: uitstralingattentively: aandachtigshelters: schuilplaatsengazebo: prieelclattering: neerkletterensincere: oprechteenvironmental: milieusciences: wetenschapforgot: vergatsuddenly: plotselinghurried: sneldenrefresh: verfrissenrealized: beseftebond: verbindingexchange student: uitwisselingsstudentdetermined: vastbeslotenphotographer: fotograafenthusiastically: enthousiasttemporary: tijdelijkeopportunity: mogelijkheidfear: angstcommon: gemeenschappelijkmoment: momentconnection: verbinding

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Navigating Storms: Friendship and Leadership in De Biesbosch Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-05-31-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht boven Nationaal Park De Biesbosch was helder en blauw, zo ver als het oog kon zien.En: The sky above Nationaal Park De Biesbosch was clear and blue, as far as the eye could see.Nl: Het was Hemelvaartsdag.En: It was Ascension Day.Nl: De perfecte gelegenheid voor een avontuur door de kronkelende waterwegen van dit prachtige park.En: The perfect occasion for an adventure through the winding waterways of this beautiful park.Nl: Sander, vol enthousiasme, stond aan de waterkant met Eline en Bram.En: Sander, full of enthusiasm, stood by the water's edge with Eline and Bram.Nl: Hun kleurrijke kajaks lagen klaar in het kabbelende water.En: Their colorful kayaks lay ready in the rippling water.Nl: "Dit wordt een trip om nooit te vergeten," zei Sander trots, terwijl hij zijn peddel vasthield.En: "This will be a trip to never forget," said Sander proudly, while holding his paddle.Nl: Eline keek hem sceptisch aan maar glimlachte.En: Eline looked at him skeptically but smiled.Nl: "Laten we dan maar beginnen," zei ze, de spanning in haar stem nauwelijks verbergend.En: "Let's get started then," she said, barely concealing the excitement in her voice.Nl: Bram richtte zijn camera op de groep om het moment vast te leggen.En: Bram pointed his camera at the group to capture the moment.Nl: De vogels zongen hun lenteliedjes, en de geur van fris gras hing in de lucht.En: The birds sang their spring songs, and the smell of fresh grass lingered in the air.Nl: Sander leidde de weg, zijn ogen scherp gericht op de bochtige kreken vol riet en bloeiende bloemen.En: Sander led the way, his eyes sharply focused on the winding creeks full of reeds and blooming flowers.Nl: Langzaam maar zeker verdwenen de zorgen van de week in het niets.En: Slowly but surely, the worries of the week vanished into nothingness.Nl: Eline begon te ontspannen, genietend van het zachte gespetter van het water bij elke peddelslag.En: Eline began to relax, enjoying the gentle splash of the water with each paddle stroke.Nl: Bram, in zijn stille observatie, klikte foto na foto.En: Bram, in his silent observation, clicked photo after photo.Nl: De dag leek vlekkeloos.En: The day seemed flawless.Nl: Maar plotseling trok een donkere wolk over de zon.En: But suddenly, a dark cloud passed over the sun.Nl: "Kijk daar," zei Bram, wijzend naar de opkomende storm.En: "Look there," said Bram, pointing to the approaching storm.Nl: Eline keek Sander vragend aan, haar optimisme wegebbende met het zonlicht.En: Eline looked questioningly at Sander, her optimism fading with the sunlight.Nl: "Wat doen we?"En: "What do we do?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: Sander slikte.En: Sander swallowed.Nl: De wind begon te toeteren door het riet en de golven werden onrustig.En: The wind began to trumpet through the reeds and the waves grew restless.Nl: Hij wilde doorgaan, laten zien dat hij een goede leider was.En: He wanted to continue, to show that he was a good leader.Nl: Maar iets hield hem tegen.En: But something held him back.Nl: De veiligheid van zijn vrienden kwam eerst.En: His friends' safety came first.Nl: "We gaan naar die baai daar," zei hij uiteindelijk.En: "We're heading to that bay there," he said finally.Nl: "Het is niet ver en beter beschut."En: "It's not far and better sheltered."Nl: Hij wees naar een stukje land met dichte bomen.En: He pointed to a piece of land with dense trees.Nl: Eline knikte, opgelucht.En: Eline nodded, relieved.Nl: Ze peddelden snel, de strijd tegen de wind uithoudend, totdat ze de rustige baai bereikten.En: They paddled quickly, enduring the struggle against the wind, until they reached the quiet bay.Nl: De storm barstte los, regen striemde het wateroppervlak.En: The storm broke loose, rain lashing the water surface.Nl: De drie vrienden schuilden onder grote bladeren, terwijl de regen trommelde.En: The three friends sheltered under large leaves, while the rain drummed.Nl: In dat moment van samenzijn ontstond een diepe band.En: In that moment of togetherness, a deep bond formed.Nl: Ze lachten om de domheid van hun avontuur en deelden verhalen om de tijd te doden.En: They laughed at the folly of their adventure and shared stories to pass the time.Nl: Toen de storm eindelijk voorbij was, keerde de zon terug, stralend en warm.En: When the storm finally passed, the sun returned, bright and warm.Nl: Sander zuchtte en keek zijn vrienden aan.En: Sander sighed and looked at his friends.Nl: "Dank jullie," mompelde hij.En: "Thank you," he mumbled.Nl: "Dit was niet zoals ik me had voorgesteld.En: "This wasn't how I had imagined it.Nl: Maar het was niet slecht dankzij jullie."En: But it wasn't bad thanks to you."Nl: Eline gaf hem een duwtje.En: Eline gave him a nudge.Nl: "Je deed het goed, Sand," zei ze.En: "You did well, Sand," she said.Nl: Bram knikte instemmend, zijn camera weer in de aanslag.En: Bram nodded in agreement, his camera ready once more.Nl: Met de lucht opnieuw helder, peddelden ze terug naar hun startpunt langs kleurrijke bloemen en zingende vogels.En: With the sky clear again, they paddled back to their starting point along colorful flowers and singing birds.Nl: Sander realiseerde zich dat leiderschap niet alleen gaat om voorop lopen, maar ook om luisteren en aanpassen.En: Sander realized that leadership is not just about leading the way, but also about listening and adapting.Nl: Het was een les die hij nooit zou vergeten.En: It was a lesson he would never forget.Nl: En zo eindigde hun avontuur, met vriendschap die sterker was geworden door de gedeelde ervaring.En: And so their adventure ended, with a friendship strengthened by the shared experience. Vocabulary Words:ascension: hemelvaartwinding: kronkelendeenthusiasm: enthousiasmeskeptically: sceptischlinger: hangencreeks: krekenvanished: verdwenensplash: gespetterobservation: observatieflawless: vlekkeloosapproaching: opkomendeswallowed: sliktetrumpet: toeterenrestless: onrustigfolly: domheidstruggle: strijdenduring: uithoudendlashed: striemdeshelter: schuilendrummed: trommeldebond: bandconceal: verbergendense: dichtebay: baaisigh: zuchttenudge: duwtjeadapting: aanpassenshared: gedeeldebright: stralendrelieved: opgelucht

A pair of tour guides from Greece tell us how the island of Crete offers a natural experience unlike any other. Then travel writer Mark Adams describes his 3,000-mile voyage along the coasts of Alaska to follow what the Harriman Expedition saw in 1899. And a Dutch biologist explains how urban evolution is happening faster than we used to think all over the world. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Abby, Loren, and Gracie tune in for the first stage of the Giro d'Italia, a sprint stage from Cesenatico to Ravenna. Lorena Wiebes won the stage, but it wasn't the end of the race for the Dutch champion. Drama would follow the SD Worx-Protime rider hours after she pulled on the pink jersey. A few riders commented on the technicality of the final circuit, and Gracie has some thoughts. With audio diaries from Maggie Coles-Lyster of Human Powered Health and Amanda Spratt of Lidl-Trek. 

In the final installment of Imagineering May, Sent from Disneyland explores the stories behind two overlooked Disneyland designers whose names still appear on a Main Street window. A 1972 postcard featuring the Disneyland Railroad and Floral Mickey leads into the life of art director Wade R. Rubottom, whose work helped shape Main Street, U.S.A. before he went on to design other theme parks across America. Then, a 1974 Mark Twain postcard highlights the career of George Patrick, a Frontierland art director whose influence can still be felt throughout Disneyland's western landscapes. Along the way, we uncover vintage postcard messages, park attendance and weather from the day of each visit, and the fascinating history of Disneyland's early designers who worked alongside Walt Disney during the park's construction. The episode concludes with a surprise Postcrossing postcard featuring the Dutch scene from "it's a small world," a deep dive into late-1970s Disneyland postcard booklets, and a look back at a month celebrating the Imagineers, artists, and cast members who helped build Disneyland. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

We saved the best (or worst) for last. Battlefield Earth has a reputation for being one of the most god-awful movies ever made, and we have to admit, it's definitely a possibility. We talk about the things that others have probably talked about before, including the ridiculous Psychlo designs, the terrible plot, multitude of Dutch angles, and we also dive into Scientology a little bit (and how stupid it is, yes we mean that as an insult). We're also drinking Other Half Brewing x Junior's collaboration, the Strawberry Dream double dry-hopped IPA with oat cream and strawberries.Approximate timeline0:00-11:00 Intro11:00-18:00 Beer talk18:00-end Battlefield EarthThat does it for this year's Difficult Films, but we'll be back in a couple weeks with more standard coverage!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Serendipity in Santorini: A New Beginning for Lotte and Bram Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-05-30-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de zuivere lucht van de lentezon ligt een kleine taverna met uitzicht op de helderblauwe Middellandse Zee.En: In the clear air of the spring sun lies a small taverna overlooking the bright blue Middellandse Zee.Nl: Witte muren weerspiegelen het licht, terwijl felgekleurde bloemen zachtjes wiegen in de bries.En: White walls reflect the light, while brightly colored flowers gently sway in the breeze.Nl: Hier, aan een van de randtafels, zit Lotte.En: Here, at one of the edge tables, sits Lotte.Nl: Haar camera rust stil naast haar zonnehoed op de houten tafel.En: Her camera rests quietly next to her sun hat on the wooden table.Nl: Ze drinkt een glas ijskoude limonade en probeert haar gedachten te ordenen.En: She sips a glass of ice-cold lemonade and tries to organize her thoughts.Nl: Lotte is hier om inspiratie te vinden, maar haar hart voelt nog steeds zwaar door een recente liefdesbreuk.En: Lotte is here to find inspiration, but her heart still feels heavy from a recent breakup.Nl: Tegelijkertijd loopt Bram langs de taverna.En: At the same time, Bram walks past the taverna.Nl: De stress van zijn laatste architectuurproject heeft hem naar Santorini gebracht.En: The stress of his latest architecture project has brought him to Santorini.Nl: Hij zoekt stilte en rust.En: He's looking for peace and quiet.Nl: Bram besluit te lunchen in de taverna, zonder te vermoeden dat deze maaltijd zijn reis zal veranderen.En: Bram decides to have lunch in the taverna, without suspecting that this meal will change his journey.Nl: Lotte en Bram zitten elk aan hun eigen tafel, maar hun blikken kruisen elkaar net als de ober hun bestelling opneemt.En: Lotte and Bram sit at their own tables, but their eyes meet just as the waiter takes their order.Nl: Een nieuwsgierige glimlach ontstaat.En: A curious smile emerges.Nl: Ze voelen een vreemde verwantschap, alsof ze beiden hetzelfde onbekende avontuur omarmen.En: They feel a strange kinship, as if they both embrace the same unknown adventure.Nl: Na het eten voelt Lotte zich gedwongen om de rust in de ogen van Bram te benaderen.En: After eating, Lotte feels compelled to approach the calm in Bram's eyes.Nl: "Hallo," zegt ze zacht.En: "Hello," she says softly.Nl: "Mag ik hier zitten?"En: "May I sit here?"Nl: Bram knikt en lacht vriendelijk.En: Bram nods and smiles kindly.Nl: "Natuurlijk," antwoordt hij.En: "Of course," he replies.Nl: Ze beginnen te praten over de schoonheid van Santorini: de witte gebouwen, de blauwe daken en de schilderachtige uitzichten.En: They start talking about the beauty of Santorini: the white buildings, the blue roofs, and the picturesque views.Nl: Lotte praat gepassioneerd over haar fotografie, terwijl Bram vertelt over de architectuur van het eiland.En: Lotte talks passionately about her photography, while Bram shares about the island's architecture.Nl: Tijdens hun gesprekken beseffen ze dat ze beide op zoek zijn naar meer dan alleen maar rust.En: During their conversations, they realize they are both searching for more than just peace.Nl: Lotte zoekt inspiratie en genezing; Bram zoekt nieuwe doelen en betekenis.En: Lotte seeks inspiration and healing; Bram seeks new goals and meaning.Nl: De gesprekken gaan gemakkelijk en uren vliegen voorbij.En: The conversations flow easily, and hours fly by.Nl: Elke dag opnieuw ontmoeten ze elkaar toevallig op verschillende plekken op het eiland.En: Every day they meet each other by chance at different places on the island.Nl: Lotte besluit haar verblijf te verlengen, aangetrokken door de schoonheid die ze via haar lens vastlegt.En: Lotte decides to extend her stay, drawn by the beauty she captures through her lens.Nl: Bram duikt in de architectuur van het eiland, geïnspireerd door de eenvoud en elegantie.En: Bram immerses himself in the island's architecture, inspired by its simplicity and elegance.Nl: Op een avond nodigt Bram Lotte uit om een geheime plek te ontdekken die hij heeft gevonden.En: One evening, Bram invites Lotte to discover a secret place he has found.Nl: Ze wandelen tot ze een ongezien uitzichtpunt bereiken, waar de zon zich voorbereidt op haar adembenemende afscheid in de zee.En: They walk until they reach an unseen viewpoint, where the sun is preparing for its breathtaking farewell to the sea.Nl: Gevlochten met goud en oranje, schildert de lucht verhalen die alleen zij kunnen begrijpen.En: Interwoven with gold and orange, the sky paints stories only they can understand.Nl: Daar, met de zonsondergang als getuige, openen Lotte en Bram hun harten.En: There, with the sunset as their witness, Lotte and Bram open their hearts.Nl: Ze delen hun dromen, angsten en verlangens.En: They share their dreams, fears, and desires.Nl: Lotte laat de muren om haar hart vallen, terwijl Bram begrijpt dat werk en geluk hand in hand moeten gaan.En: Lotte allows the walls around her heart to fall, while Bram understands that work and happiness must go hand in hand.Nl: Wanneer de avond donker wordt, besluiten ze contact te houden, benieuwd naar waar hun nieuwe band hen zal brengen.En: When the evening turns dark, they decide to stay in touch, curious about where their new bond will take them.Nl: Terwijl ze afscheid nemen, voelen ze zich beide vernieuwd met de mogelijkheid van een nieuw begin.En: As they part, they both feel renewed by the possibility of a new beginning.Nl: De stilte van de nacht wordt overspoeld met hoop en het geluid van golven die tegen de rotsen slaan.En: The silence of the night is flooded with hope and the sound of waves crashing against the rocks.Nl: In het hart van Santorini, omarmd door de natuur en nieuwe verbintenissen, beginnen Lotte en Bram aan een nieuw avontuur — samen.En: In the heart of Santorini, embraced by nature and new connections, Lotte and Bram embark on a new adventure — together. Vocabulary Words:taverna: tavernabreeze: briessway: wiegenedge: randquietly: stilsip: drinkenbreakup: liefdesbreukquiet: rustembrace: omarmencurious: nieuwsgierigkinship: verwantschapcompelled: gedwongencalm: rustpicturesque: schilderachtigpassionately: gepassioneerdhealing: genezingelegance: elegantiefarewell: afscheidinterwoven: gevlochtenwitness: getuigedark: donkerrenewed: vernieuwdpossibility: mogelijkheidembraced: omarmdconnections: verbintenissenadventure: avontuurarchitecture: architectuurwaves: golvencrashing: slaanlens: lens

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Transforming Capri: Lotte's Journey of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-05-30-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel op het blauwe water van Capri.En: The sun shone brightly on the blue waters of Capri.Nl: Lotte staarde naar de horizon en ademde diep in.En: Lotte stared at the horizon and took a deep breath.Nl: Ze was ver van huis, ver van Nederland, en in het begin voelde ze zich verloren.En: She was far from home, far from Nederland, and at first, she felt lost.Nl: Maar nu was ze hier, in Italië, op een studiereis.En: But now she was here, in Italië, on a study trip.Nl: En ze was vastbesloten om het meeste van haar tijd te maken.En: And she was determined to make the most of her time.Nl: Haar eerste dag was chaotisch.En: Her first day was chaotic.Nl: Ze begreep de mensen niet goed en miste haar vrienden thuis.En: She didn't understand the people well and missed her friends at home.Nl: Het voelde als een andere wereld.En: It felt like a different world.Nl: Maar ze was niet alleen.En: But she wasn't alone.Nl: Milan, een medestudent die hier al langer was, zat bij haar in de klas.En: Milan, a fellow student who had been here longer, was in her class.Nl: Hij glimlachte altijd en leek de taal van de lokale bevolking perfect te spreken.En: He always smiled and seemed to speak the local language perfectly.Nl: "Lotte, kom je mee naar de markt?"En: "Lotte, are you coming to the market?"Nl: vroeg Milan op een dag.En: Milan asked one day.Nl: "Ze hebben hier de beste gelato!"En: "They have the best gelato here!"Nl: Lotte glimlachte en knikte.En: Lotte smiled and nodded.Nl: Samen liepen ze door de smalle straatjes.En: Together they walked through the narrow streets.Nl: De lucht was zwaar van de geur van kruiden en bloemen.En: The air was heavy with the scent of herbs and flowers.Nl: De markt was levendig en kleurrijk.En: The market was lively and colorful.Nl: Mensen kochten groenten, fruit en bloemen.En: People bought vegetables, fruits, and flowers.Nl: De zon verwarmde hun gezichten, en Lotte voelde zich een beetje meer op haar gemak.En: The sun warmed their faces, and Lotte felt a bit more at ease.Nl: "Laten we naar het festival vanavond," stelde Milan voor.En: "Let's go to the festival tonight," Milan suggested.Nl: "Het is een geweldige kans om de cultuur te ervaren."En: "It's a great opportunity to experience the culture."Nl: Zenuwachtig maar vastberaden stemde Lotte in.En: Nervous but determined, Lotte agreed.Nl: Die avond, toen de lucht oranje kleurde, trok ze haar mooiste jurk aan en volgde Milan naar het plein.En: That evening, as the sky turned orange, she put on her prettiest dress and followed Milan to the square.Nl: Het festival was betoverend.En: The festival was enchanting.Nl: Er waren lichten, muziek en dans.En: There were lights, music, and dancing.Nl: Mensen lachten en genoten.En: People laughed and enjoyed themselves.Nl: Op een gegeven moment werd Lotte meegesleept in een dans door een paar vriendelijke Italiaanse vrouwen.En: At one point, Lotte was swept into a dance by a couple of friendly Italian women.Nl: Ze lachte en danste, en vergat haar zorgen.En: She laughed and danced, forgetting her worries.Nl: Maar toen, midden in de vrolijkheid, gebeurde er iets bijzonders.En: But then, amidst the merriment, something special happened.Nl: Een oudere dame keek haar aan en vroeg iets in het Italiaans.En: An older lady looked at her and asked something in Italian.Nl: Lotte aarzelde even, haalde diep adem en antwoordde in het Italiaans: "Mi piace molto questo festival!"En: Lotte hesitated for a moment, took a deep breath, and replied in Italian: "Mi piace molto questo festival!"Nl: De woorden vloeiden eruit zonder nadenken.En: The words flowed out without thinking.Nl: De dame glimlachte breed en aaide haar over haar arm.En: The lady smiled broadly and patted her arm.Nl: "Bravo!"En: "Bravo!"Nl: zei ze.En: she said.Nl: Lotte voelde zich trots.En: Lotte felt proud.Nl: Ze was begrepen en had nieuwe vrienden gemaakt.En: She was understood and had made new friends.Nl: Ze voelde zich niet langer een buitenstaander.En: She no longer felt like an outsider.Nl: Die nacht, terwijl de sterren boven Capri schitterden, wist Lotte dat ze het juiste had gedaan.En: That night, as the stars sparkled above Capri, Lotte knew she had done the right thing.Nl: Ze voelde zich nu meer verbonden met de mensen, de omgeving en met zichzelf.En: She now felt more connected with the people, the surroundings, and herself.Nl: Ze had de stap gezet om uit haar comfortzone te komen, en dat maakte alles beter.En: She had taken the step to step out of her comfort zone, and that made everything better.Nl: Toen de zon de volgende ochtend opkwam, was Lotte klaar voor een nieuw avontuur, met een glimlach en een open hart.En: When the sun rose the next morning, Lotte was ready for a new adventure, with a smile and an open heart.Nl: Capri had 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Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbrightly: felhorizon: horizondetermined: vastbeslotenchaotic: chaotischlocal: lokalenarrow: smallescent: geurlively: levendigcolorful: kleurrijkopportunity: kansnervous: zenuwachtigenchanted: betoverendswept: meegesleeptmerriment: vrolijkheidhesitated: aarzeldeflowed: vloeidenproud: trotsoutsider: buitenstaandersparkled: schitterdensurroundings: omgevingcomfort zone: comfortzoneadventure: avontuurwelcomed: welkom gehetenfelt: voeldestudy trip: studiereismist: mistevegetables: groentenherbs: kruidenencounter: ervaring

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: How Vondelpark Taught an Athlete the Power of Rest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-05-29-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van Amsterdam ligt Vondelpark, een oase van groen en rust.En: In the heart of Amsterdam lies Vondelpark, an oasis of greenery and peace.Nl: Het is lente, de bloemen bloeien en de zon schijnt zachtjes door de bomen.En: It's spring, the flowers are blooming, and the sun softly shines through the trees.Nl: Op de kronkelende paden zie je joggers en families die genieten van de milde temperatuur.En: On the winding paths, you see joggers and families enjoying the mild weather.Nl: Sanne, een jonge vrouw met kort, donkerbruin haar, rent met vaste tred over de paden.En: Sanne, a young woman with short, dark brown hair, is running steadily along the paths.Nl: Ze traint voor een belangrijke atletiekwedstrijd en is vastberaden de beste te zijn.En: She is training for an important athletics competition and is determined to be the best.Nl: "Nog een rondje," zegt ze tegen zichzelf, de druppels zweet glinsteren op haar voorhoofd.En: "One more lap," she says to herself, drops of sweat glistening on her forehead.Nl: Dichtbij, op een bankje, zit Thijs.En: Nearby, on a bench, sits Thijs.Nl: Hij kijkt naar Sanne met een mengeling van trots en bezorgdheid.En: He looks at Sanne with a mix of pride and concern.Nl: Thijs is haar beste vriend, altijd klaar om haar te steunen.En: Thijs is her best friend, always ready to support her.Nl: "Sanne," roept hij lachend, "je weet dat pauzes ook belangrijk zijn, toch?"En: "Sanne," he calls out with a laugh, "you know that breaks are important too, right?"Nl: Plots struikelt Sanne over een losliggende steen.En: Suddenly, Sanne stumbles over a loose stone.Nl: Ze valt op de grond en grijpt naar haar enkel.En: She falls to the ground and clutches her ankle.Nl: "Auw!En: "Ouch!Nl: Nee, niet nu," zegt ze met pijn in haar stem.En: No, not now," she says with pain in her voice.Nl: Thijs springt op en rent naar haar toe.En: Thijs jumps up and runs to her.Nl: "Laat me kijken," zegt Thijs bezorgd terwijl hij voorzichtig Sannes voet aanraakt.En: "Let me see," Thijs says worriedly as he gently touches Sanne's foot.Nl: "Het lijkt verstuikt.En: "It looks sprained.Nl: Je moet rusten."En: You need to rest."Nl: Sanne fronst.En: Sanne frowns.Nl: "Maar ik moet trainen, Thijs.En: "But I have to train, Thijs.Nl: De wedstrijd is bijna!"En: The competition is soon!"Nl: "Je gezondheid is belangrijker," antwoordt Thijs rustig.En: "Your health is more important," Thijs replies calmly.Nl: "Als je nu doorgaat, kan het erger worden.En: "If you keep going now, it could get worse.Nl: Gun jezelf de tijd om te herstellen."En: Give yourself time to heal."Nl: Sanne zucht.En: Sanne sighs.Nl: Ze weet dat Thijs gelijk heeft.En: She knows Thijs is right.Nl: Maar in haar hoofd draaien de gedachten rond.En: But in her head, thoughts are swirling.Nl: Wat als ze niet meer kan meedoen aan de wedstrijd?En: What if she can't participate in the competition anymore?Nl: Wat als haar dromen uiteenspatten?En: What if her dreams shatter?Nl: De volgende dagen brengt Sanne door met rusten, zoals Thijs had aangeraden.En: The following days, Sanne spends resting, as Thijs had advised.Nl: Hij komt dagelijks langs met eten en gezelschap.En: He visits daily with food and company.Nl: Langzaam maar zeker merkt ze dat haar enkel beter wordt.En: Slowly but surely, she notices her ankle getting better.Nl: Ze begint de waarde van rust en herstel in te zien.En: She begins to see the value of rest and recovery.Nl: Op een frisse lentedag in Vondelpark, wandelt Sanne voorzichtig naast Thijs.En: On a crisp spring day in Vondelpark, Sanne walks carefully beside Thijs.Nl: De bloemen verspreiden hun geur en de zon lijkt vriendelijker dan ooit.En: The flowers spread their fragrance and the sun seems friendlier than ever.Nl: Ze glimlacht.En: She smiles.Nl: "Ik heb veel geleerd," zegt ze terwijl ze omhoog kijkt naar de blauwe lucht.En: "I've learned so much," she says as she looks up at the blue sky.Nl: "Ik moet beter voor mezelf zorgen en luisteren naar mijn lichaam."En: "I need to take better care of myself and listen to my body."Nl: Thijs knikt glimlachend.En: Thijs nods with a smile.Nl: "Ik wist dat je het zou begrijpen, Sanne."En: "I knew you'd get it, Sanne."Nl: De wedstrijd komt dichterbij, maar Sanne voelt zich kalm en sterk.En: The competition is approaching, but Sanne feels calm and strong.Nl: Ze weet nu dat succes niet alleen ligt in hard werken, maar ook in wijsheid en zorgzaamheid.En: She now understands that success is not only about hard work but also about wisdom and care.Nl: En dat is misschien wel haar grootste overwinning.En: And that may well be her greatest victory. 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But does anyone outside of the party's org chart and the political media give a damn? Meanwhile, Michigan Democrats are making a pitch to the DNC to put Michigan into the first tier of presidential primaries.  President Donald Trump's push to reshape congressional districts ahead of the November elections suffered a double setback Tuesday, as South Carolina senators declined to do so and a federal court blocked a Republican-backed map in Alabama. As early in-person voting began Tuesday in South Carolina's primaries, the state Senate rejected a Republican plan to cancel those congressional votes and instead schedule a new primary under revised districts designed to help the GOP oust Jim Clyburn, the state's only black member of Congress. A Republican win in Texas could well mean a Democratic win in November. 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The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will admit an additional 10,000 white South Africans into the U.S. as refugees this year, increasing its historically low annual cap but still blocking people from other countries from entering through the program. Trump suspended the refugee program on his first day in office and, since then, has turned it into a vehicle to allow Afrikaners — a group of white South Africans descended mainly from Dutch settlers — into the U.S. And there's more than a little turmoil at Michigan State University. The Board of Trustees offered president Kevin Guskiewicz a $1-million pay raise and a contract extention. He said ‘no thanks' and, after just two years in East Lansing, moves to President of Clemson University. This, after the board enacts controversial rules muzzling individual members … and penalizing two trustees for refusing to agree to the changes. 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If your bloodwork keeps coming back "normal," but youstill feel exhausted, anxious, and hormonally off — this episode is for you.Dana Irvine, FDNP CCT, breaks down Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA): what it is, what it reveals, and why it catches what standard blood tests routinely miss. From magnesium depletion and adrenal burnout to the zinc-copperconnection behind estrogen dominance symptoms, Dana shows how a single hair sample can map three months of your body's metabolic story — and how that blueprint becomes a truly personalized healing protocol. What You'll Learn• Why HTMA captures what blood tests miss• Key minerals tied to perimenopause brain fog, hair loss, and breast tenderness• How sodium/potassium ratios reveal adrenal exhaustion patterns• The zinc-copper imbalance driving estrogen dominance symptoms• How HTMA integrates into a root-cause hormone protocol Episode Timeline00:00  Introduction to HTMA01:44  What HTMA is and how it works03:01  Blood tests vs. HTMA — the key difference03:47  Why mineral ratios matter more than individual levels05:33  Magnesium, sodium & potassium — your stress and adrenal minerals06:53  Zinc, copper & the estrogen dominance connection08:13  Symptoms that point to mineral dysfunction09:57  HTMA inside the FDN H.I.D.D.E.N. framework11:46  Personalized protocols and the four oxidation types12:39  Retesting and tracking your healing progress13:32  Thermography as a companion tool16:02  RESTORE Program — HTMA with CanAlt built in18:11  Your next step: 10 Day Breast & Hormone Reset or the 5 Root Causes Disrupting Your Breast and Hormone Health 19:50  Closing Resources• CanAlt Laboratories — Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis — https://canaltlabs.com• Thermography Medical Clinic  Ready to Find Your Root Cause?

When people are taught that they are “white” and then shown how evil “white” people supposedly are, then it makes sense why they identify with that label and strive to defend the same. But what if “white” is as much of a social construct as “black”? What if many of the people we call “white” and credit with building America or civilization in general were always identified by their cultural heritage? Rome was diverse and founded on Greek philosophy, neither of which were “white.” America was built by the Dutch, Germans, Irish, Scottish, Italians, Chinese, Slavs, etc. Although some may fall into a broad definition of “white” or European, the fact remains that “whites” were not the sole builders of America. What matters first is culture and ethnicity, then region, and finally by modern standards some arbitrary color wheel. It is only when you learn that “white” is meant to be an insult, like use of the abbreviation “nazi,” that it all begins to make more sense. The same is true for “white trash,” which was the basis of contemporary “black culture.” Additionally, the idea that “white” people built the modern world is just fundamentally not true. Whatever “white” is, these people certainly contributed to the building of civilization, even more than certain other groups. But China developed the compass, paper, modern money, gun powder, and printing — in fact, the oldest printed book in the world is not a Gutenberg Bible, it is a Buddhist text predating that book by over 500 years. Doesn't this count for something? The growing rebellious use of racial insults and the embracing of undefinable or inaccurate “white culture” is not what it all may seem. The idea that “blacks” or “whites” invented the world is without doubt part of an op.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.

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What is the difference between solitude and loneliness, and why does every creative person need to understand it?There are two kinds of being alone in creative work, and they are not the same thing. One makes the work great. The other wears you down to nothing. The difference between solitude and loneliness is the difference between sustainable creative life and creative burnout, and most of us never learn to tell them apart.In this Deep Dive, host Christian Taylor takes a single line from her conversation with filmmaker Armin Korsos, that filmmaking can be a very lonely process, and explores what it actually means to be alone in creative work, and what turns the hard kind of alone into the kind that makes the work matter.In this Deep Dive on Documentary First Episode 278 with Armin Korsos, Christian draws a line between loneliness and solitude. Loneliness is the desert. Solitude is the garden. The work, she argues, is learning to turn one into the other, and then finding the people who remind you that the loneliness was never a sign of failure. It was just part of the work.Anchored in Henri Nouwen's image of the desert and the garden, and C.S. Lewis on friendship from The Four Loves, this episode is for filmmakers, writers, voice actors, painters, small business owners, and anyone who does the quiet work alone and needs to be reminded they are not the only one.In this episode, Christian explores:The difference between solitude and loneliness, and why creative people confuse themWhy the most creative moments come from being alone, and why the work needs the quietThe second kind of alone: the lonely math of budgets, fundraising, and payrollWhy that weight is not a sign you are failing, but a sign you are doing the workWhat both kinds of alone are forging in you at the same timeWhy you cannot offer anything in a room of peers until the time alone has happenedHow finding your people can feel like an oasis in the desertWhat community actually does for the work, and what it does not doWhy you are built for both solitude and community, and need bothCHAPTERS0:00 The Two Kinds of Alone0:20 Armin Korsos on the Lonely Process1:13 The Outside View vs. the Inside Reality1:36 The First Alone. Solitude as the Creative Garden3:38 The Second Alone. The Lonely Math of Filmmaking5:28 Finding Your People. The Oasis in the Desert7:26 What Community Does for the WorkFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the difference between solitude and loneliness?Solitude is chosen, generative time alone that creative work requires. It is where you hear what a story is asking for and find your own voice. Loneliness is the heavier, often involuntary weight of carrying the hard parts of the work by yourself, the budgets, the rejections, the decisions no one else can make for you. The writer Henri Nouwen framed the spiritual task as converting the desert of loneliness into a garden of solitude.Why is filmmaking so lonely?From the outside, filmmaking looks like the festival, the poster, and the applause. From the inside, most of the work is one person alone with the thing: the edit, the budget, the fundraising, the difficult conversations with crew. The finished film never shows the months spent alone with a spreadsheet, so the loneliness stays invisible. It is a normal part of the work, not a sign of failure.What did Henri Nouwen say about loneliness and solitude?In Reaching Out (1975), Nouwen wrote that to live a spiritual life we must first find the courage to enter into the desert of our loneliness and to change it by gentle and persistent efforts into a garden of solitude. He described the movement from loneliness to solitude as the beginning of any spiritual life.How do creative people deal with isolation?By holding two things at once: protecting the solitude the work requires, and building a community that reminds them the loneliness is shared. The time alone is what makes the work. The people are what keep you the kind of person who can keep making it. You are built for both, and you need both.About the Topic and SourcesHenri Nouwen, Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life (1975)The Dutch priest, professor, and writer whose image of the desert of loneliness and the garden of solitude anchors this episode. His exact words: “To live a spiritual life we must first find the courage to enter into the desert of our loneliness and to change it by gentle and persistent efforts into a garden of solitude.”C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves (1960)Lewis on how friendship is born. The moment one person says to another, “What? You too? I thought I was the only one.” Christian connects this to meeting her friend Sarah in 1989 over a shared love of Lewis, Winnie the Pooh, and the Bible.About Documentary First: The Deep DiveEach week, host Christian Taylor takes an insight from a recent Documentary First filmmaker interview and explores it through literature, philosophy, current culture, and the universal human experience. It is a companion show to Documentary First, built for documentary filmmakers, lovers of story, and anyone who wants to think more deeply about what we are watching. Christian Taylor is a documentary filmmaker (The Girl Who Wore Freedom), actress, voice actor, and podcast host based in the United States.Resources MentionedDocumentary First Episode 278 with Armin Korsos: https://pod.fo/e/41b633Henri Nouwen, Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life (1975):https://www.henrinouwen.org/books/reaching-outC.S. Lewis, The Four Loves (1960):https://www.cslewis.com/four-types-of-love/Caymanite (Armin Korsos): https://www.caymanite.usFilmmaker Friday Chicago: https://www.filmmakerfridays.orgThe Utah Beach Museum, Normandy: https://www.utah-beach.comListen and FollowListen on your favorite podcast app: https://podfollow.com/documentary-firstYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@documentaryfirstSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DocumentaryFirstConnectDocumentary First on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/doc1stChristian Taylor on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/meetchristiantaylor

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