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Thrilled to welcome back Jo Piazza to Books are Chic! If anyone can transport you to another place, it's Jo. She is the queen of location, location, location, and her latest novel, The Parisian Heist, will have you dreaming of the Eiffel Tower from the very first page.Equal parts glamorous getaway and pulse-pounding mystery, this novel plunges readers into the shadowy world of stolen art, long-buried family secrets, and just the right touch of romance. It's the kind of book that makes you want to book a flight to Paris the moment you finish the final chapter.I was so excited to catch up with Jo, who is truly one of my favorite people to follow in the book world. Her passion for writing, reading, and championing fellow authors is infectious. We talked about her research trip to Paris, consulting with a real heist expert, the fascinating art world that inspired the story, and so much more.If you're looking for the ultimate summer escape, this is the book that will have you reaching to reapply your sunscreen just so you can stay poolside and keep turning the pages.

What happens, at a psychological level, when a person develops a close relationship with AI? Can AI love them back? And what does this attachment reveal about human desire, projection and responsibility?A groundbreaking study into the ethical and psychological implications of human-AI relationships, AI Intimacy and Psychoanalysis by Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska, academic, writer and filmmaker – addresses the hugely topical, but hardly new, question of our emotional bonds with machines.To find out more about this I caught up with Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska when she was recently in Dublin.Agnieszka talks about her background, her new book, Freud, AI models and more.About Agnieszka Piotrowska:Agnieszka Piotrowska, PhD, is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, trained psychologist, and psychoanalytic life coach. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and supervises doctoral students at Oxford Brookes University and the University of Staffordshire. Her documentary work includes Married to the Eiffel Tower ( 2008), a critically acclaimed and internationally broadcast film exploring unconventional human attachments, which established her international reputation as a filmmaker working at the intersection of psychology and human experience. She is the author of The Cinema of Agnieszka Holland: Anger and Ethics (Routledge, 2026), Psychoanalysis and Ethics in Documentary Film (Routledge, 2014 & 2023), and The Nasty Woman and the Neo-Femme Fatale in Contemporary Cinema (Routledge, 2019).

Some visitors can be so shocked by the reality of Paris compared to their expectations that they can experience psychiatric breakdowns or symptoms such as hallucinations, depersonalization, anxiety, dizziness and nausea. This is known as the Paris Syndrome. Romance, sophistication, croissants and sipping fine wine with the Eiffel Tower in the background spring to mind when thinking of a visit to Paris. With such a romanticized notion of the French capital, it's no surprise that this remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with 33 million expected in 2022, according to Le Monde. But it seems that the reality of Paris is more than what some visitors' stomachs can handle. Why do some visitors have such unrealistic expectations of Paris? How do you actually explain the physical symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : August 24th, 2022 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 20/8/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelsey and Joe are back from their couples trip to France - and Joe is joining at the end for the rapid fire questions! Hear about their magical night in Paris, watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle, exploring Montmartre, and squeezing as much as possible into less than 24 hours before heading into the peaceful French countryside.Then it's on to Chablis for vineyard views, charming villages, a dreamy château, plenty of wine tastings, and a much-needed chance to slow down together. If you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- My Capital One Venture X Referral Link: https://i.capitalone.com/JMxfRZaqs- Chablis, France- Chateau de la Resle- Air France Premium Economy- Points and Miles- Aer Lingus- Le Parisis Hotel- JFK: The TWA Hotel and Lounge, Connie, The Paris Cafe, Capital One Lounge- EU EES Entry Exit System- Montmarte: Sacre-Coeur- Gare de Lyon- Joigny: La Station- Auxerre: Le Maison Fort, Le Sub- Chablis: William Fèvre (tasting room), Jean-Marc Brocard (vineyard), Domaine Long-Depaquit (chateau), Domaine Laroche (cave tour)- Petite Chablis, Chablis, Premier Cru, Grand Cru

Charlotte is counting down the hours until her long-awaited trip to Paris... until a travel agent calls with some very unexpected news. According to the itinerary, she's not headed to Paris, France—she's booked for Paris, Arkansas, complete with a visit to the local Eiffel Tower park and a tour of the benches with a guy named Jeb. As the confusion turns into full-blown panic, Charlotte tries to figure out what went wrong before her dream vacation disappears. Listen to this hilarious Phone Prank to hear how long it takes before she realizes she's been set up. SEO Keywords: Phone Prank, Paris Arkansas prank, Paris France vacation, travel prank, funny phone call, Jubal Show phone prank, vacation gone wrong, prank podcast, hilarious travel mix-up, radio comedy.Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte is counting down the hours until her long-awaited trip to Paris... until a travel agent calls with some very unexpected news. According to the itinerary, she's not headed to Paris, France—she's booked for Paris, Arkansas, complete with a visit to the local Eiffel Tower park and a tour of the benches with a guy named Jeb. As the confusion turns into full-blown panic, Charlotte tries to figure out what went wrong before her dream vacation disappears. Listen to this hilarious Phone Prank to hear how long it takes before she realizes she's been set up. SEO Keywords: Phone Prank, Paris Arkansas prank, Paris France vacation, travel prank, funny phone call, Jubal Show phone prank, vacation gone wrong, prank podcast, hilarious travel mix-up, radio comedy.Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Devil Within Presents: The Campfire Files The City Beneath the City — Part One What if the most famous city in the world was hiding its greatest secret... directly beneath your feet? In this episode of our summer series, The Campfire Files, Branden Morgan takes you back to Paris—a city celebrated for romance, art, and beauty. But beneath its cafés, cathedrals, and the Eiffel Tower lies another Paris: a vast underground labyrinth carved over two thousand years and filled with the remains of more than six million people. When American travelers Matt and Claire Warren finally take the vacation they've dreamed about for years, they believe they're exploring one of history's greatest engineering marvels. Instead, they begin walking toward something that may already know they're coming. Part history, part travelogue, and part supernatural mystery, The City Beneath the City begins a three-part descent into one of the world's most fascinating—and unsettling—places. Because sometimes the oldest cities don't forget the people who visit them. In this episode: • The forgotten history beneath Paris • How the Catacombs came to hold six million dead • The hidden engineering that keeps Paris from collapsing • Matt and Claire's long-awaited journey to France • The first hints that their vacation may become something far more terrifying If you enjoy The Devil Within, please follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who loves history, mysteries, and supernatural storytelling. Watch exclusive videos and bonus content on the Evio Creative YouTube Channel. The fire has only just been lit.

A series of record-breaking heatwaves in Europe this summer has led to a surge in demand for air conditioning units. As Europeans search for a way to stay cool, attitudes and policies towards air conditioning have led to a heated political debate in France, which has baffled some Americans Tristan explains to Sumi Somaskanda how air conditioning became part of the culture wars, and we ask Graihagh Jackson, the host of the BBC podcast The Climate Question, how bad AC actually is for the environment. Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Valerio EspositoExecutive producer: China Collins and Bridget HarneySound engineer: Travis EvansSenior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: People cool off in the Trocadero Fountains by the Eiffel Tower during high temperatures amid a heatwave in Paris. (REUTERS/Tom Nicholson)

Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we're talking about: Ashley's birthday America's 250th birthday celebrations – Beyoncé drops new music, Eiffel Tower lights, DC fireworks go too hard, the empty Great American State Fair Team USA's loss in the World Cup aka the Tr*mp Curse Cape Verde's legendary World Cup run Taylor and Travis's MSG wedding Headlines: Empire State daredevil engagement, Mitch McConnell might be dead, Summer House updates Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Helix: Get 20% off a new mattress at https://helixsleep.com/gge. Zenni: Refresh your glasses and get 15% off at https://zenni.com/podcast with code PODCAST15. Ride or Die: Watch the new series starting July 15 only on Prime Video. Liquid IV: Get 20% off your first order at https://liquidiv.com with code GGE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pop Culture Thursday: Jared reads the latest celebrity headlines from Page Six and gives his unfiltered takes!Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's insider wedding details: the menu, the no phone policy, and the 20 minute vowsHarry Styles' on stage wardrobe malfunctionLeonardo DiCaprio, Alix Earle, and Tate McRae escape to the Hamptons for 4th of July weekend Mike Tyson celebrates 60th birthday at Richie Akiva's celebrity filled Hamptons bashJames Taylor turns down Taylor and Travis' wedding invitationZendaya wears Eiffel Tower themed headpiece at The Odyssey premiereJared is on tour! jaredfreid.comCheck out his new book! Order Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy FriendSupport the podcast by supporting our sponsors!Connect with quality therapists & mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/JTRAIN #rulapod #adGo to https://cometeer.com/JTRAIN for $20 off your order!

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show.In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I'm joined by Alexa Bigwarfe, USA Today bestselling author, publishing coach, founder of Write|Publish|Sell, and creator of the Women in Publishing Summit.Alexa has spent years helping women and underrepresented voices publish professional books, build author platforms, and grow businesses around their work. But in this conversation, we also get to talk about her fiction side: the romantic comedies she writes under the pen name Lexi Haddock.Alexa shares the story behind her Paris-inspired fiction series, beginning with 4 Days in Paris, a book that was more than ten years in the making. The novel began with real-life inspiration from Alexa's own time living and working in Paris, including a romantic New Year's Eve encounter in 1999. As she says in our conversation, she wrote the story the way she wished it had ended.We talk about what it means to draw from real life while still creating fiction that works for readers. Alexa opens up about the challenge of honouring real people and true memories while also shaping the story into something with enough tension, conflict, and emotional movement to become a satisfying novel. She also shares how friendship, Paris, and even the Eiffel Tower itself became central characters in the book.One of the things I loved most about this conversation is how candid Alexa is about the timing of creativity. She began the original version of the book years earlier, but it wasn't until 2020, while going through a divorce and living through the pandemic, that she returned to it. At a moment when writing something heavy felt impossible, romance gave her a way back into hope, possibility, and joy.We also talk about the other books in the Sparks in Paris series, including the Christmas novella set in Strasbourg, France. Alexa shares how much she loves European Christmas markets, how she brought in elements of her military background, and how a small character from an earlier book found her way into the starring role.Of course, because Alexa is also a publishing coach, we talk about marketing too. She shares what it's like to market her own fiction while also running her businesses, and why tying a book to a theme, season, or reader mood can make a big difference. Her Christmas novella gave her a chance to connect with readers who were already actively looking for holiday books, and she got to see some of the strategies she teaches authors actually working in her own author life.In the second half of our conversation, Alexa shares what's changing with the Women in Publishing Summit and why she's moving toward a more community-based model. We talk about networking, business skills for authors, content strategy, and the importance of having a generous writing and publishing community around you.And yes, there are more Lexi Haddock books on the way, including Back to Paris and a World War II novel set in France.This is such a lovely conversation about romance, reinvention, publishing, community, and the long, winding path a book can take before it finally becomes what it was meant to be.

Why does the most extravagant opera house in the history of South America sit in the middle of the Amazon rainforest — and how did a wild tree, a Connecticut hardware merchant's accident, and a debt bondage system built on human misery pay for Italian marble, Murano chandeliers, and a ceiling painted in Paris to look like the underside of the Eiffel Tower? Who was Henry Wickham, the man who took 70,000 rubber tree seeds out of Brazil and ended the boom in a single generation? And what happened to the opera house when the carriages stopped coming?Join John and Patrick as they tell the story of Brazil and rubber — the seringueiros, the Teatro Amazonas, and the most improbable building on Earth...----------In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of Business-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review-----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com

Nikki Packer from Utah is back on Trip Tales, and this time she's sharing her family's spring break trip through England and Paris!Mostly booked on points, Nikki's family started in London with classic sightseeing, Borough Market treats, and the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour before making their way to Oxford, Bath, and the dreamy English countryside. But the true surprise of the trip? The Cotswolds.From wandering storybook villages to hiking through meadows, exploring old churches, eating gelato on bridges, and staying in a tiny ancestral village, Nikki makes a strong case for why the Cotswolds can be a magical destination for kids — especially families who love to wander, hike, and explore without an overpacked itinerary.They ended the trip with one whirlwind, dreamy day in Paris, complete with crepes, gardens, Montmartre, and watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Nicki Packer: @packinpoints on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/packinpoints/- Kelsey's Hotel Upgrade Guide https://kelsey-graves.kit.com/e1c6074077- LONDON: Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, Tower of London (Beefeater Tour), Borough Market (viral chocolate covered strawberries!), Padella Borough Market (Italian restaurant), Thames Path, St. Jame's Park, Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey, Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour, Covent Garden, Millennium Bridge, The Globe Theater- OXFORD: Addison's Walk, Botanical Gardens, Rozana (best Mediterranean wrap of Nicki's life!)- Blenheim Palace (Winston Churchill's childhood home)- BATH: Abbey Hotel, The Bath Abbey Church, Bathwick Trail (The Bathwick and Claverton Down Circular, popularly known as the Bath Skyline, is a spectacular 6 to 7.5-mile loop offering sweeping views over Bath, ancient woodlands, and wildflower meadows)- COTSWOLDS Painswick: Painswick village, St. Mary's Church, The 99 yew trees at St. Mary's Church, Nikki's family's Airbnb was near St. Mary's ChurchStroud: Stroud Farmers' MarketBourton-on-the-Water: Box Bush GelatoUpper & Lower Slaughter: Walking path between the two villagesOther Cotswolds Villages Mentioned: Chipping Campden, Bibury, Stow-on-the-WoldWalks, Hikes & Scenic Stops: The Cotswolds Way, Broadway Tower, Beacon PathGloucester: Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester Cathedral Cloisters — Harry Potter filming location- PARIS: Hyatt Paris Madeleine, Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile, Eiffel Tower, Crepes, Louvre Museum, Tuileries Garden, Musée de l'Orangerie (Monet's Water Lillies), Sainte-Chapelle Cathedral, Notre Dame, Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, La Crème de Paris (crepes), Jardin du Luxembourg, Montmartre

Beneath an ancient house in York, England, an apprentice heating engineer wasn't searching for ghosts—he was installing a boiler. Instead, he claimed to witness a column of weary Roman soldiers marching silently through a stone wall. For decades, skeptics dismissed one bizarre detail of his story... until archaeologists uncovered evidence that made the impossible seem a little more plausible. Was Harry Martindale the victim of a vivid hallucination, or did he glimpse something history can't quite explain? Then, meet one of the most influential innovators you've probably never heard of. Sarah Little Turnbull transformed industrial design by simply paying closer attention to how people actually live. Her observations helped inspire everything from ergonomic products to the cup-shaped respirator that evolved into today's N95 mask. Long before "design thinking" became a buzzword, Turnbull proved that curiosity and compassion could change the world. Along the way, Kat and Jethro celebrate the launch of Super Chomp Summer, explore strange summer phenomena, explain why the Eiffel Tower grows taller in the heat, why goats climb trees in Morocco, and uncover a few surprising facts about the Dog Days of Summer. If you love ghost stories, Roman history, forgotten inventors, fascinating science, archaeology, design, and the wonderfully weird, this episode of The Box of Oddities has something waiting for you. #GhostStories #RomanSoldiers #YorkEngland #Paranormal #AncientRome #SarahLittleTurnbull #N95 #IndustrialDesign #DesignThinking #HistoryPodcast #WeirdHistory #Archaeology #BoxOfOddities #Mystery #Curiosity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Salty Golfer Pineapple Blonde ale from Grand Strand Brewing Company in Myrtle Beach, SC. She reviews her weekend in Knoxville with 2 sold out shows and her first steamed sandwich at Gus's Good Times Deli.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (1:20): Kathleen samples Chili Cheese Dog Cheez-Its, Miller Lite Beer-Braised Steak Pringles, and Firecracker Pop Oreos.    QUEEN NEWS (17:04): Kathleen shares that Dolly Parton attended the opening of her Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop, Stevie Nicks will sing at Taylor Swift's upcoming wedding, and Post Malone brought many special guests to the Nashville date of his Big Ass Stadium Tour.    HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (25:54): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   UPDATES (35:12): Kathleen shares updates on the latest Nancy Guthrie ransom note, another missing scientist has been found dead under unexplained circumstances, Everest sherpas are calling for change, and Primm Nevada finds a lifeline to stay operating.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (48:32): Kathleen reads about the discovery of a previously-determined-to-be-extinct pink fairy armadillo in Argentina.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:15:36): Kathleen recommends watching Season 3 of the Dallas Cowboy's Cheerleaders documentary “America's Sweethearts” on Netflix.    SPORTS NEWS (50:14): Kathleen reports on Argentinian World Cup fans adopting an Austrian dwarf fan as their mascot king, Ghana has a witch doctor who has been making bold World Cup predictions, and Buffalo Bills fans are upset at the initial ticket prices offered in their new stadium.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (58:45): Kathleen shares articles on Mexico's “Batman” capturing motorcycle thieves, Dunkin' Donuts unveils a limited edition Eagle cup to compete with Starbucks bear cup, Paris has closed the Eiffel Tower and Louvre as France experiences record high temps, new magic mushrooms make users see tiny “gnome” people, tech company Commodore is bringing back the flip phone, and Northern snakehead fish can walk and breath air and are invading many US states.    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:11:22): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “hay un cocodrilo en el agua” or “there is a crocodile in the water” in English.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:19:50): Kathleen reads about St. Simeon the Stylite, patron saint of shepherds.   FEEL GOOD STORY (1:16:58): Kathleen shares a story of a shepherd mutt named Storm who made her way into LA's Sofi Stadium to see Metallica live.   

This is the perfect episode for summer vacation season. First, Tiffany Hudson from Elevation Worship joins us to tell us about her new solo album ‘When You're in the Room,' and the importance of “vertical” lyrics in worship music. Then rapper Parris Chariz joins us for the second half of the show. We talk about his new album ‘The World Is Watching,' basketball and his unusual path to seminary.In Slices, Jesse gives us a look at his vision for the future of politics in America (it looks a lot like jury duty), and Derek takes us to the frontlines of a DoorDash robot crashing a SWAT standoff and refusing to leave.Then One Has to Go closes it out: croissants on trial, mashed potatoes with no defenders, and an unprovoked shot at the Eiffel Tower.Highlights:03:01 — Slices: the Long Island town that elected a mayor who didn't want the job 17:52 — Slices: a DoorDash robot crashes a SWAT standoff and refuses to leave 23:00 — RELEVANT Conversation: Tiffany Hudson on her solo album When You're in the Room 30:15 — RELEVANT Conversation: Parris Chariz on The World Is Watching, basketball and seminary 42:38 — One Has to Go: Paris things, Detroit things, comfort foods and more 51:35 — OutroAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Tuesday which means there's a new Hallmark movie to review! ABOUT A CASTLE OF OUR OWN When an overworked architect takes an unexpected summer trip, a sandcastle contest and a contractor help her reconnect with her daughter, rediscover joy, and find love she never saw coming. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR A CASTLE OF OUR OWN June 27, 2026 | Hallmark CAST & CREW OF A CASTLE OF OUR OWN Director: Kay Shioma Metchie Writer: Nina Weinman Cast: Erica Cerra as Marley Brennan Elliott as Adam BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS A dude named Gordo is the GOAT of sand castles. He has been cleaning house at the Vero Beach contest every year, but it's time for him to go home to Cannon Cove and return to his roots. It might be a smaller competition, but it'll just be nice to go home. Marley is an overworked mom. Her daughter Lily is over it. But it's not just her mom that's a workaholic. Her ex-husband is supposed to take Lily to Cannon Cove for a week, but he has a big work thing come up, so he asks Marley to take a couple of days off until he can get up there. She reluctantly agrees. If I have to spend time with my daughter, I have to spend time with my daughter. They get to the rental, and the water isn't working, so they have to call a plumber. She can tell that her daughter is distracted by something, but she won't say what. The plumber shows up, and he's so much hotter than her ex-husband, it's insane. His name is Adam Sullivan, and it turns out he's not a plumber. He's just the neighbor next door who happened to have a toolbox in the bed of his pickup truck. Lily meets Adam's niece, and they bond over their love of art, and she invites her to hang out with some friends. Marley decides to sign her and her daughter up for the sandcastle competition. She goes out to practice, and it's harder than she thought it would be. When she sees how good Adam is at building his castle, she asks if he'll help them get ready for the competition. He gives them a lesson, and they come up with a name - Last One Sanding - and also ask Paige to join their team too. For round one, they decide to go bold with the Eiffel Tower because Lily says since my parents keep promising to take me and never do, this might be the only way I see it. It's not going well, so Adam decides to take them to fly a kite. It's competition time, and they don't quite move on. But they find contraband in one of the other castles, which disqualifies that castle. So they move on!!!! Adam and Marley keep hanging out more, he keeps convincing her not to pick up her phone, and they end up kissing big times. She decides she's going to quit her job and go back into residential architecture all thanks to Adam as her inspiration. It's scary though. There's a lot of financial risk there. Luckily for her, her ex-husband offers to buy a chunk of her ownership in their joint business. They're building their championship build - the pyramids. Our guy Gordo isn't concerned. BUT HE SHOULD BE! Cuz he loses. But Last One Sanding doesn't win either. But they do get honorable mention! Adam and Marley talk and decide it's best if they break things off now since it's clearly not going to work with them not living close. But with the help of HER EX-HUSBAND, he decides to shoot his shot and move to Seattle to be close to her. They kiss some more! Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Bain is joined by Nga Pham in Jakarta and Carsten Brzeski in Frankfurt to take stock of the week's business stories.They discuss the economic impact of heatwaves around the world, as extreme temperatures affect productivity, energy demand, and economic growth. The panel also examines Germany's plans to reform its pension system and what they could mean for Europe's largest economy.Plus, a dispute over fruit imports is raising fresh tensions between China and Taiwan, as Beijing's purchases of custard apples spark concerns on the island. And after a volatile week for technology shares, including sharp movements in SpaceX stock, the panel asks whether investors are becoming more nervous about the future of the tech sector.Presenter: Will Bain Producer: David Cann Executive Producer: Justin BonesYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPhoto: People cool off in the Trocadero fountain in front of the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise in Paris during a heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 23, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Abdul Saboor)

In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly talk about the idea of renewing one's wedding vows. John was recently at a wedding a month or two ago and he was taken by the wedding vows the bride and groom were articulating. John was thinking about how he and Ginger are going to Europe in a few weeks. And so they decided to renew their vows at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. John goes on to explain that creating the wedding vows was done aided by AI and Claude.The first step was articulating the life we want together today. Which is way different than the life John and Ginger envisioned when they got married 15 years ago. And then once the vision of the future marriage was created, the second step was to create the vows. John talks about how this whole process has been a great process. And during this conversation Kelly brings up the use of AI regarding all sorts of things. Not just business. John goes on to mention that in his new book he has a chapter on how the gap between the 2% in the 98% is widening. Because the 2% will actually use AI and the 98% dabble with it. Same is true with leadership of self. The 2% embraces it and the 98% essentially don't.Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9am -10am CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall and artist/writer Jim Ramirez. TRACI BRIMHALL is a university distinguished professor of creative writing at Kansas State University, as well as the 2025 Poet-in-Residence at the Guggenheim. She is the author of five collections of poetry, most recently Love Prodigal (Copper Canyon Press, 2024). Her nonfiction debut, The Grief Artist, will be published by Sarabande Books in 2026. Known for her poems that often marry the ordinary with the surreal, Brimhall's work has appeared widely in journals and magazines such as The New Yorker, Orion, The Atlantic, The New Republic, Poetry, The Nation, and The New York Times Magazine. Through fellowships with the National Endowment of the Arts, National Park Service, and Academy of American Poets she's taught writing workshops in farm schools, art museums, libraries, medical communities, and the outdoors. She's also received a Karnes Fellowships through Purdue Library's Special Collections to study the lost poem drafts of Amelia Earhart. She is the current poet laureate of Kansas, where her initiatives have centered on uniting the state's agricultural roots with the literary arts. Through poetry cookbooks, food-based mad lib poems, and bringing poetry to the State Fair, her literary arts advocacy seeks ways to bring the nourishment of language to all Kansans. As Poet Laureate of Kansas, Brimhall will conduct public readings, workshops, lectures, and presentations that serve communities across the state. Her plans for the laureateship will focus on connecting with Kansans through the shared experience of language, Kansas' agricultural roots, and food. “I am delighted to serve Kansas as the next Poet Laureate,” Professor Traci Brimhall said. “I love connecting with others and building community, and I can't wait for the next few years of celebrating creativity in the Sunflower State.” As the Poet Laureate of Kansas, Traci promotes arts as a public resource to all Kansans. Currently, Traci offers two prepared talks as laureate: WHY CAN'T THE HEART STOP ASKING? Poetry is an art of attention. But sometimes the more attention we pay to the world, the more astonishing and confusing it can be. The medical researcher Jonas Salk said: “What people think of as the moment of discovery is really the discovery of the question.” I believe this also holds true for poetry. What images do we see each day that excite our minds? What sounds do we hear that awaken our hearts? What poems ask for our attention and reward us with discovery? This presentation will use poetry to create surprises, explore our curiosities, and find new questions. MEMORY FEAST In so many communities there is an appetite to find language for our experiences and connect with others. Joyce Carol Oates said: “If food is poetry, is not poetry also food?” I believe cuisine can be a link to open a memory, a great way to connect with those we love, and a source of inspiration for poetry. This presentation will use poetry to connect us both with our senses in daily activities as well as help us recall memories that remind us of family, culture and community. Poetry can be a place of nourishment, a bounty of the sensory, a feast of words. The above programs are designed for a roughly 60-minute time frame but can be adjusted if necessary. Traci may be able to accommodate other program or appearance requests, but priority will be given for the listed programs. Kansascommerce.gov JIM RAMIREZ is an experienced, passionate and adventurous Design Professional with a sharp, creative eye for layout, color, typography, photography, and consumer-relevant product innovation. He is also a patent holder, photographer, fine artist, and published author. Where I'm Supposed To Belong is a memoir Jim wrote about a trip he took to Europe. The memoir consists of four parts. Part One: He arrives in Amsterdam and makes his way to the French Alps in an attempt to climb the most famous mountain in professional cycling, L'Alpe d'Huez, in less than an hour. Part Two: Nice. The French Riviera. Part Three: Avignon. Part Four: Barcelona. Reproduced throughout the book are the actual train tickets, restaurant receipts, and sketches he did along the way. Available at Amazon. “Where has Papu been?” is a children's book Jim wrote and illustrated that teaches children about different places around the world, and places he's actually traveled to. Places like Paris, France, where they'll climb the Eiffel Tower. Hong Kong, for a ride in a sampan. They'll take a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge and down the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and many more landmarks in many more great cities. Available at Amazon. Who We Are is a book Jim wrote and designed about the genealogy of his parents. Available at Amazon. "My feeling is, if a creative idea comes to you, wherever they come from, you owe it to that idea to see it through jrd@jrdesignsllc.com

As a record-breaking heatwave continues in western Europe, the United Nations has warned that fossil fuels are driving a climate crisis. France has endured its hottest night in more than eighty years and temperatures are expected to climb above 41C. Spain, Italy, Germany and the UK are also sweltering. Also: the European Union issues single-day visas to a Taliban delegation to attend a migration meeting in Brussels, despite not recognising the government in Afghanistan; the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to the Gulf for high-stakes talks with Arab allies; a major ransomware attack in Romania forces a hundred hospitals offline; Sri Lanka battles its worst dengue outbreak in years; a new study suggests people may be biologically ageing faster than previous generations, raising questions about a rise in early-onset cancers; and we look at the economic impact of Cape Verde's remarkable run at the mens football World Cup, as the tiny Atlantic island nation enjoys global attention.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: People cool off in the Trocadero Fountain next to the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise during a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, in Paris, France, June 22, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Happy Juneteenth! Keith is waving his flags today. (In the good way!) With the fellow Diamond Dogs he discusses his favorite teams winning all the sports, President Trump's Pride UFC birthday party, Tony Hinchcliffe's Man of the People “stand-up” (very) special (Rotten Tomatoes: 5% [prayerhands.emoji]), and Michael Jackson: The Verdict. The gang also revisit Objectum Sexuality and the Eiffel Tower's wife's divorce to be with an ordinary fence.

“Seek self-mastery in your own way.” In this episode, Nick reflects on The Mindset & Self-Mastery Show reaching 200 episodes. He shares personal growth, lessons learned, and insights on self-awareness, trauma, purpose, and authenticity. What to listen for: Self-awareness is the most important part of growth and healing Trauma from childhood influences adult life and success Aligning with your purpose leads to fulfillment Consistency and authenticity build a meaningful podcast Incremental steps lead to significant change “I felt like there was a conversation on my heart that needed to be had.” Our calling can sometimes start off as a soft whisper about a conversation you're here to have When we feel like our lives are focusing on specific areas, we have an opportunity to share that with the world in the way that feels most aligned for us “Mindset, self-mastery, and transformation don’t really mean anything if you can’t see them, if you are not self-aware of them.” Without self-awareness, we're not able to see that we even have a problem This challenges us to step back, look at ourselves, and look deeper at our experiences and the feelings and emotions that stem from them About Nick McGowan I'm Nick McGowan, an entrepreneur, podcaster, and mental health advocate, and I’ve been on a 20+ year journey of personal development, learning to master my mindset, emotions, and the art of living with purpose. As a Mindset and Self-Mastery Mentor, I work with ambitious men and women who want to live their most authentic and joyous lives by helping them master their mindset, emotional awareness, and authentic communication. My mission is to empower people to lead lives that feel aligned, grounded, and truly their own. Throughout my career, I've built teams, streamlined systems, and improved client experiences across SaaS, media, marketing, and personal development spaces. Whether I'm leading cross-functional projects, optimizing SEO, Podcasting, designing strategies, or guiding clients through transformation, I bring a hands-on, solution-focused approach to everything I do. I'm also the host of The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show, where my guests and I unpack the stories that shape us, challenge us, and ultimately guide us back to who we are at our core. On this show, we uncover the secret gems others have discovered through trial and error and breakthroughs, so you can fast-track your growth and master your mindset in your pursuit of self-mastery. Check out the latest episode here. With years of podcasting and two decades of marketing experience, I've mastered the storytelling, interview flow, strategy, and technical production that elevate a podcast from “just content” to something truly impactful. Whether you’re a leader looking to amplify your message, a seasoned speaker and podcast host looking to sharpen your edge, or even a beginner who is wondering how to share their message, I mentor thought leaders through every step of having the conversation they’re here to have on this planet. So, what message are you here to share?! https://nickmcgowan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenickmcgowan/ Resources: Check out some of the episodes from the past 100 episodes of the podcast. Exploring The Hidden Links Between Shame, Sexuality, And Religion With Ann Russo Understanding The Five Simple Steps To Achieve Self-Mastery With Utkarsh Narang The Ripple Effect Of Courage: The Story Behind Scare Your Soul With Scott Simon Stop Trying: A New Approach To Success With Carla Ondrasik How To Begin Your Human Optimization Journey With Wei Houng Curiosity As A Tool For Better Relationships With Patrick Boylan And check out some of my favorite books for your journey toward self-mastery. Interested in starting your own podcast or need help with one you already have?Learn how I can help! Learn more about our host, Nick McGowanhttps://nickmcgowan.com/ Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to the show on iTunes and give us a 5-Star review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-and-self-mastery-show/id1604262089 Listen to other episodes here: https://themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com/ Watch Clips and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1tCM7KTe3hrq_-UAa6GHA Guest Inquiries right here: podcasts@themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com Your Friends at “The Mindset & Self-Mastery Show” Click Here To View The Episode Transcript Nick McGowan (00:00)I’ve learned that self-awareness is the most important part of this. People ask me at times, what does mindset mean? What does self-mastery mean? What does transformation mean? Like, what are all those things mean to you? They don’t really mean anything if you can’t see them, if you are not self-aware of them. Nick McGowan (00:26)Hello and welcome to the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. I’m your host, Nick McGowan. Today on the show, I’m going to talk about this being my 200th episode of the podcast. When I first started, I had no idea I would get, I don’t know, 40 episodes in, let alone 200. It’s kind of nuts what has happened over the past few years. I’ve had the show now as I record in June. I’ve had the show for four and a half years and I started to plan it maybe Nick McGowan (00:55)a little over five years ago, because it took me about, I don’t know, maybe six, seven months to actually get into this and do it all. But when I really think about it, it actually took me six years, like six whole years to do the podcast. I’d thought about starting a podcast back in probably 2013, 14, something like that. I had a social media marketing company with my ex-in-laws at the time and thought maybe this would be a cool thing to talk about social media. Nick McGowan (01:24)or something, I don’t know. I looked at it as a way of hopefully trying to bring in leads for the business that I had. I’m glad I didn’t start the podcast at that point because getting the leads isn’t what a podcast is all about. Really the whole point to a podcast in my mind and in my opinion is to be able to share the message that’s on your heart with the ideal people who want to hear it and who can benefit from it. People you can impact with the words you say. I think it’s really cool to put it in a nice and Nick McGowan (01:55)kind of silly way that I have anybody that listens to this show, that there’s anybody like you specifically, that you listen to this and you come back for my wit or my sarcasm. I hope that you really keep coming back and tuning in to be able to hear how these conversations go. Not only with my solo episodes, which there’s going to be more of those coming up, but also with the guests. Because what I understand and what I’ve really learned over the past two and a half years is that Nick McGowan (02:24)The people who listen to the show are leaders in what they do. You either own a business or you’re a leader in whatever job you work in, or you’re a leader at home. And maybe it’s all the above. And you know that you’ve done a lot of work, but there’s still more work to do. It’s not about grinding or hustling, but it’s about actually being healthy and aligned with what you’re all about. Over the past two and a half years of doing these past hundred episodes. Nick McGowan (02:54)There’s been so much growth personally. And I like doing these milestone episodes. It’s a little bit of a recap. If you go back and you listen to episode 100, I literally had clips from different episodes that I pulled in. There were a lot of great episodes over the first 100 that I’d done. I gotta be honest, last 100 I’ve done have been so much better than I thought they were going to be. There were only a couple episodes that were recorded or partially recorded that I bailed on or… Nick McGowan (03:22)for stuff that happens. And if you really want to know those stories, shoot me a message. I can share some of that stuff. Some of those things should never have been aired and I’m glad that they weren’t. But I’ve really gotten specific in the people that I bring onto the show because I understand that the core of the show, are three core topics that I talk about. It’s mindset, self mastery and transformation. When I first started the show, I thought mindset, self mastery were the main topics because I was having mental health problems and struggling. Nick McGowan (03:52)because I’d gone through a divorce right before that, before I started the show and was just trying to have these conversations. I felt like there was a conversation on my heart that needed to be had. And I wasn’t sure exactly how it needed to go about it, but it felt right for me to start a podcast. If you have a podcast of your own, you probably get it. If you don’t have a podcast and you’ve been kicking around the idea of it, then explore that. In fact, if you need help or you want some help or want some guidance, Nick McGowan (04:20)Reach out to me. I’ve been doing this for almost five years and have learned an immense amount. And heck, over the past two and a half years with the amount that I’ve learned from the podcast itself, just doing the mechanical podcasting thing, not only just having the conversations with people, the stuff that I learned about the podcasting has been critical in where I’m at now. I have a business where I actually help people who are thought leaders, mission driven and purpose driven business owners who have a mission and purpose on their heart. Nick McGowan (04:49)They’re trying to figure out how to best go about these things. But the podcast itself, I’m going to give you a bit of a behind the scenes in a sense. When I first started the show, I tried to do everything I could. All the social media, the website, the newsletters, like every single thing. And if you’ve been around since then, you know, you saw a lot of that stuff. And if you’re on the show at that point, you probably saw I was making like 10, 15 clips per episode. Some of them are really in context and some of those weren’t because I thought I was playing the game right. Nick McGowan (05:19)by getting all this information out there. I’ve learned over the past two and a half years that that’s not really right. In fact, those of you who don’t know this are gonna know now. So after the first year, maybe a little after the first year, like a couple months or so, I actually had a bit of an existential crisis. I moved from where I was in Florida to New Mexico. I basically went from tropical island living on two golf courses. Nick McGowan (05:47)to the foothills of a mountain, living in a tiny home. And I needed to do that. I also apparently needed to break wide open. So when I went through my existential crisis, I literally folded inside out and back out again. And I basically took about a year, year and a half off from most of life. I kept going with the podcast because I felt it was important, not just for me, but for the… Nick McGowan (06:14)people like yourself who keep showing up and the other people that are out there that can be impacted by these conversations and the message. But I was struggling. I was going through a lot. I had a lot of childhood trauma, abuse, different things that shaped me. And I needed to break myself of those. Over the past two and a half years, I’ve done an immense amount of healing work, an immense amount, more so than I’d ever done in my entire life. And I thought of myself as somebody who was really into. Nick McGowan (06:44)personal development, personal growth, since I was probably 19, but a lot of it was intellectualized and not actually enveloped into my body and somatically tying it together. I didn’t understand what any of that stuff meant until literally two and a half, maybe three years ago. So as I went through the first, I’d say year, year and a half of breaking things down, understanding what I no longer wanted, Nick McGowan (07:12)understanding what I absolutely wanted and being a absolute mess as I went through it. uh You can ask my ex partner, she’ll testify to that. There was an immense amount of stuff that I needed to work through and I needed to get through. And that made every single one of these conversations better. That first hundred episodes and that hundredth episode that I did where I did the recap, I thought maybe I’ll do that again. Maybe that’s the thing I do every hundred episodes. I do a recap with some clips and all. Nick McGowan (07:41)As I look through my episode guide, this 200th episode would have been six hours long, because there were so many incredible conversations. And I’m not just saying that because I’m a bit biased, but I got really specific knowing that I need to be focused on what my core topics are. That also came from me breaking. And if you don’t know this, I took a hiatus off social media. I actually pulled the podcast website down. Nick McGowan (08:09)for a little over a year, maybe a little longer, which note to self, I should never do that again. I screwed up my search engine optimization. I did a lot that I couldn’t actually get back from. needed to start over again. So when I came back to everything and I thought I’m going to put the site back up, I’m going to get a brand new site, I’ll probably get back on social media, but I want to do this all differently. How do I do it? I don’t want to make TikTok videos. I don’t want to point the air things. I don’t want to dance. Nick McGowan (08:37)I don’t want to do any of that. None of that feels actually aligned with me. And if you’re a business owner or you work in any sort of business that’s pushing some of these things and they feel off to you, listen to that, dive into that. Because if it feels off, there’s a reason for that. Maybe you just absolutely don’t want to do it because you see everybody else doing it. Maybe you don’t want to do it because there’s something different. And when I sat there in the middle of the desert and the foothills of a mountain, I was like, well, Nick McGowan (09:05)What do I actually want to do? I want to have deep conversations that actually change lives and not from a cheesy buzzword perspective. You listen to these episodes. I try not to be cheesy or buzzwordy at all. mean, cheesy a little bit at times because of my humor, but in all reality, like I even say to the guests when they get on the whole point of the show is to talk about the tough situations and challenging chapters you’ve been through, focus on mindset, self-mastering, transformation. But I don’t want to hear about your success. Nick McGowan (09:35)In fact, I don’t give a shit about your success. I really don’t. I don’t care about your credentials, none of it. And I’ve had some big people on the show at this point. I tell them, I want to know, and the guests and the audience and you want to know, how did you handle the toughest points of your life? What did you do to get yourself out of it? What about when you had a gun in your hand or you were thinking tonight’s the night where I’m going to end it? How did you get past that and through that? What do you do differently now? Nick McGowan (10:04)Because again, I don’t give a fuck about your success. I want to know about the real things that have tied to that and correlated to now you being successful. And success means different things for different people. If you’re doing what you want to do and you feel aligned in what you’re doing, that’s success to the extreme amount. But other people say if you don’t have billions of dollars or you don’t run some corporation or whatever, then you’re not successful. That’s their worldview. What does your worldview look like? What do you want it to look like? Nick McGowan (10:34)Whatever you want it to be, shape it, shape it that way. So over these past two and a half years, doing these hundred episodes, getting back to what do I really want to do? I want to have these deep conversations. I was intentional about who I brought on to the show. Over the first hundred, it’s a little intentional, but it took probably till about 70, 80 episodes in. Cause I didn’t know, there were things to learn and I had people reaching out to me and people I would meet with and connect with and I’d have them on the show and we’d have Nick McGowan (11:04)great conversation at time, but not like I did over the past hundred episodes. And I suspect that over the next hundred episodes, I’m probably going to be in the same spot where it’s going to be like, man, all of these conversations have just been so incredible. How do I share that or encapsulate that one 20, 30 minute episode or something like that? So I, I ask you and I challenge you to go back through the catalog. Nick McGowan (11:30)past hundred episodes, even go back through the first hundred episodes if you want to. But these past hundred episodes, there were some incredible things that we talked about. One of the biggest things that I’ve learned throughout all of these episodes and the past almost five years doing this and having hundreds of conversations with people, not only on the podcast, but with the clients that I work with who are other podcasters and thought leaders and people that have conversations on their podcasts, as well as networking, different events I go to or classes, et cetera. Nick McGowan (12:00)Let’s learn that self-awareness is the most important part of this. People ask me at times, what does mindset mean? What does self-mastery mean? What does transformation mean? Like, what are all those things mean to you? They don’t really mean anything if you can’t see them, if you are not self-aware of them. Now, you’ve probably heard me joke at different times, and maybe some of you, some of the people who listen get a kick out of it, some maybe don’t. I don’t know, it’s up to you. Nick McGowan (12:27)joked about how self-awareness is like opening a door in a fun house and then there’s 40 other doors. Then you go through one of those and there’s like another 4,000 doors and you’re super aware of all the things that happen and the macro moments and all the things that could turn into something as well as the things that would have pushed you in a different direction in the past or maybe are shaping you these days. But being self-aware, the more self-aware you are, the more self-aware you are. Nick McGowan (12:56)self aware you are, the more fucking self aware you are. And sometimes it sucks because you see things and you’re like, I’m trying to work on these. I’m doing these things, but right now I just don’t want to. But that also brings in its own set of, I don’t want to say problems. I think they’re uh little activities that we kind of go through. And I find myself at times being self aware of a situation, something that I’m working on still. And I can see Nick McGowan (13:25)how I do a thing, why I do a thing. And then I’ll have a bit of a conversation with myself about it to understand what am I exactly trying to get out of it. And there are certain things that I do where I understand like maybe I’m overstimulated with a lot of meetings throughout the day. And I am self aware enough to know I could keep pushing, I could keep doing the thing. could maybe jump back into that project that I started before my couple of meetings or whatever. I could also just grab my guitar. Nick McGowan (13:55)and play for a few minutes. I can also just go walk outside. can go do anything else, but I’m aware in those moments at this point to go, I feel like I’m getting a capacity. What feels more aligned for me to do in the moment? What can I do to take a step out of this? And sometimes it’s happened where it’s like a two, three hour step away. There’ve been times where I’ve gotten in the car and just drove because I’m like, I’m just, I need to get out of my office. Nick McGowan (14:21)I need to get out of my house. I need to get out of the thing that I’m doing and just get out of here and go drive. And I’ll end up, I don’t know, maybe getting a coffee or something or a Yerba and I’ll just keep driving around, experiencing different things, listening to music or whatever. And then I’ll come back and I’ll get back into the projects that I was doia ng. Sometimes it’s five minutes. I’ll grab my guitar and I’ll play around on an idea or I’ll just play a song that I know or play one of my own songs or just riff or whatever. Nick McGowan (14:51)just step myself out of what I was doing to then be able to understand that I have that privilege, I have that space to be able to do that because of the work that I’ve done to be able to get to the point where I’m at. I’m not one of those people that makes billions of dollars, maybe at some point, but I also don’t know if anybody actually really needs that. I think what we really need is to be fulfilled and aligned and to be us at our core. Nick McGowan (15:18)So self-awareness is one of the biggest things that has really stood out to me, not only over the past hundred episodes, but the 200 episodes and all the other conversations that I’ve had. Trauma was another thing that we talked a lot about. I dabbled on that a little bit in the first hundred episodes, but I got really, really, really deep into it on my own and with my practitioners and my coaches that I was working with. That it was inevitable that it came into these conversations. Nick McGowan (15:48)You’ve probably heard me say on different episodes. think a lot of the stuff that we go through as adults really ties back to our childhood. And when people say trauma or childhood trauma, some people will use it as kind of a synonymous thing. Like whatever happened, they just tie it to a childhood trauma. We also as individuals can’t tell them that’s not right. And I say we can’t because it’s not on us to say that something that we experience. Nick McGowan (16:18)or hear about, we go, oh, maybe that’s a small T trauma. To them, that could have been Eiffel Tower sized trauma. You have no idea. You don’t have any idea. We don’t know until we start having conversations with people, which is one of the reasons why I love the podcast. You never know what’s behind somebody’s eyes until you ask and start to have conversation. You build rapport with them to help them feel comfortable to be able to have those conversations. Nick McGowan (16:46)And I think that’s an important thing for all of us to remember that there are times where we need to have those conversations, not only just with ourselves, but there are other people. If you’re going through things and you don’t have somebody to talk to, reach out to me, reach out to a friend, start looking for a therapist that you can reach out to. If finances are difficult, there are programs that can help. If you are unsure of what sort of therapies or modalities or Nick McGowan (17:15)any experiences you can have to be able to help you. I suggest that you just start with something, start moving, have a conversation, try a modality. Over the past two and a half years, I’ve tried a lot of the different stuff that I can. I haven’t licked the ass of a toad yet. I don’t know if I want to get to that point or even ayahuasca or anything like that. I really have been focused on how do I become more self-aware. Nick McGowan (17:44)How do I better manage my mindset and understand what my mindset is actually coming from? And how do I put the intention into the intentional mindset to be able to do things that are really aligned with me? That’s kind of easy to say in a sense. It’s really been difficult to work through and work on. So trauma and self-awareness were two major things that came up over the past, I’d say 200 episodes, but specifically the past 100. Alignment? Nick McGowan (18:13)purpose and expression are the other three that come up. And I clump them all together because when we’re aligned on our purpose, it expresses itself the way that it needs to in this day and age. Let’s think about this podcast and me as the host. If I didn’t have podcasting, I’d have done something different like this. Nick McGowan (18:40)Maybe a hundred or 200 years ago, I’d have been one of those dudes standing on a soapbox on the corner of a street. I don’t know. This is what this looks like right now. In 2026, we have the ability to be able to have our own, in essence, radio show, to be able to share what we want to share. And I think that’s critical for us to understand that this day and age, where the technology is and where things are, this is how Nick McGowan (19:10)It has shaped for me. If you have your own podcast, you get it. Again, if you’re thinking about your own podcast and you’re probably along those lines too of like, this feels right for me to do. I’m not sure what to do next or how to go about it. And again, I challenge you to just start taking steps or reaching out to people like myself or anybody else you know that has a podcast to ask, how do you get started? In fact, when I first got started, hired a consultant company and I asked them, how did you fuck up? What’d you do wrong? So I can do something different. And I still messed up. Nick McGowan (19:39)My first episode, my microphone wasn’t and I’m a musician and an audio file and my microphone wasn’t on. It sounded like I was six rooms away in like my neighbor’s bathroom, but you know, it happens. We got to get through it. So here, here we are 200 episodes later, trauma, expression, alignment, purpose, self-awareness, all of these things tie together. Nick McGowan (20:09)because it’s all about understanding who we are at our core, what is aligned for us and what’s helping us or holding us back from doing the things that we feel called to do. If you’re in a job right now, let’s not talk about a business. Let’s just say you’re in a job. If you’re in a job and you hate it, Nick McGowan (20:32)You’ve probably heard people tell you before, we’ll get a different job. And your first response, at least in your head is probably typically fuck off. I get that. And I’m not here to tell you, go get a different job. I’m here to tell you, look at what you’re doing, what you like of what you are doing, and then start to make at least incremental small steps toward what that could look like for you to do it differently. I don’t think everybody needs to be an entrepreneur. I don’t think everybody’s an entrepreneur at their, at their core. Nick McGowan (21:01)I just don’t, just like, don’t think everybody needs to have a podcast. And there are a lot of people that say everybody’s got a podcast. That’s actually incorrect. There are more podcast guests than there are active podcasts. Yes, there may be a lot of people have had podcasts, but most people don’t go past the 21st episode. In fact, if you have a podcast and you’ve gotten past the 21st episode, you are in the top 1 % of podcasters because most people don’t get past that. Let’s not even look at 2020. Nick McGowan (21:31)when everybody was pushed home because of COVID. And a lot of people were like, I don’t know what to do. So I guess I’ll become a coach and I don’t know who to talk to. So I guess I’ll have a podcast. A lot of those people ended up figuring out this is really hard. And if you don’t have the skills to be able to have the conversations, to put the podcast episodes together, to be able to produce and create everything and get it all out there, or the finances to have somebody help you. lot of those people ended up trailing off. Nick McGowan (22:00)Maybe they got a few episodes in. Maybe they got to 21 episodes, but then they still bailed. That happens. And again, I don’t think a podcast is for everybody. Just like I don’t think a business is for everybody. So if you have a job or if you have a business and you’re thinking, I have to make some changes, I challenge you that you make those changes to you first. And you might hear me say that and go, all right, Nick, I hear you. Don’t give me your leadership bullshit. I’m not trying to give you a leadership bullshit. What I’m trying to give you is Nick McGowan (22:30)accountability and something you can actually do on your own. Because if you’re in a spot right now where you’re like, I don’t like what I’m doing, you’ve probably been in that spot for a little bit. You might’ve even said last year or two years ago, I don’t like this job and here you are two years later. Over the past two and a half years, a lot of things that I didn’t like about myself that I needed to work through and needed to better understand, needed to reframe, needed to actually get the trauma. Nick McGowan (22:59)out of my cells and my being. And there were a lot of things that I didn’t understand that I did actually like, but I thought I shouldn’t do because I’m a 41 year old man, like playing music. Playing music as a hobby is one thing, playing music to write an album, to be able to actually get your music and your art out there is a different thing. It takes more intention. And that’s the thing that I’ve been kicking around for a long time. In fact, I’ve been working on an album for the past, I’d say five years or so. Nick McGowan (23:29vBut last year, right around this time last year, I actually reformatted my music card drive and lost everything. So I had to start it all over again. Yeah, that sucks. And I cried a little bit, not gonna lie. As soon as I figured out, I reformatted everything. There’s no unburning the bridges or the ships. So I had to start all over again. And that, in that little moment, Nick McGowan (23:55)helped me understand all the work that I’d done before that to be able to be in this spot, to then say, right, well, what do I do differently going forward? That self-awareness that was there. So over these past hundred episodes, with all the conversations I’ve had, the biggest thing that I want you to be able to take from this is self-awareness, alignment, and your purpose expression. Be self-aware in everything you do. Don’t drive yourself crazy, but test it bit by bit by bit. Nick McGowan (24:24)what happens at work, what happens at home, what happens while you’re driving, but you start to get a little triggered or a little anxious and start to look at those things a little deeper. Now, if you have a therapist you work with or different modalities that you go through with different practitioners, wonderful. You probably do some of this work. My challenge is just to do more of that and keep at it. Not to say you’re not doing enough, but to be mindful. What? Nick McGowan (24:54)is it that’s deeper than the thing that you’ve been working on that could actually help you heal all the rest of it? And then when you look at your purpose and your purpose expression, understand where we’re at in this day and age and understand what you really love to do and what you feel called inside of you to do. I have to be honest, it’s probably not the most clear thing ever. In fact, most people I’ve talked to about purpose Nick McGowan (25:23)there was always some sort of like glint of what it was, but it wasn’t until I’d say much later in life or as I got deeper into the thing that they were doing, that they really understood why they love what they’re doing, how it makes them feel and what’s leading them to be able to do it. You typically don’t understand that upfront. In fact, the work that I do with my clients, when I work with them through Nick McGowan (25:51)a strategy for their podcast and all. We talk about being able to build out pillar episodes and core episodes that talk about their specific topics. And then a client asked me, well, why don’t I do that upfront? Why do you have me doing that 30, 40, 50 episodes later? Because the amount of work that you have to do to go through that, to then be able to have that conversation because of all the research, all the conversations, all the other things you’ve done along with that. So likewise with you, your business or Nick McGowan (26:21vyour job or your family or wherever you’re at. If there are things that you feel are off or not aligned, then look at those and start to ask yourself, what is it about those things that really get me fired up? What are the things that I do now that can help me do that? As a personal example, over the course of my life, my career, let’s say, I’ve done a lot when it comes to uh sales and marketing and operations. Nick McGowan (26:50)And there’s a kind of Venn diagram of some of the software. Like if you’re in sales or if you’re in customer service, you’re probably familiar with the CRM. I think of it as a customer relationship management piece of software where you can hold accounts, have all the contact info and all that sort of stuff. I also know what it’s like to be able to run giant productions of things specifically from the sales end. Nick McGowan (27:16)and working with operations, marketing, development, all that sort of stuff through different uh situations that I’ve been in, jobs that I’ve had or different clients and projects I’ve worked on over the course of my life. And all of that has helped me with the people that I work with, my clients, my mindset and self-mastering mentees and the podcast mentees, because there’s a bit of a kind of a playground sort of way where we get to be able to play. Nick McGowan (27:45)but I also understand what those boundaries are and what systems have in place and all. And this is something I wouldn’t have been able to do three years ago, let alone five years ago, you know, when I was basically starting this off. So without making this episode much longer, I really appreciate you being here. I appreciate you listening. I appreciate you tuning in. I appreciate you sharing. I appreciate when you go, man, what the fuck you just said? I need to do something with that. Nick McGowan (28:14)And I hope you are. really hope you are. And if you’re not, I hope that you do. Even if that’s just talking with yourself a little bit and taking some incremental steps to be able to have conversations with other people. I really want you to be able to walk away from this episode, understanding that the next hundred episodes I’m going to do are going to be better than these past hundred. No shade to the guests or even to myself having these conversations. It’s just only going to get better from here. It’s just going to get more and more. Nick McGowan (28:44)in depth with everything that we get into. So again, thank you. Thank you for your support. Thank you for being with me on this journey. Thank you for being with you on your journey. And if there’s anything I can do to help, anything I can do to support, share resources, please feel free to reach out. If you’re somebody who’s trying to figure out how do you better manage your mindset and how do you seek self mastery in your own way, reach out to me. Nick McGowan (29:13)If you’re somebody who has a message on their heart, just like I do, and you feel there’s a deep purpose and calling to your life, and that podcasting could be a great way to be able to get that out to the world, reach out to me. This is what I do. And I love it because it’s part of my calling to be able to do this. So again, some of the main things that really stood out from the past hundred episodes was self-awareness, purpose, expression, alignment, trauma. Nick McGowan (29:41)all of these things tied together. So again, I appreciate you being with me on this journey. Thank you for listening to this. If there’s anything specific you’d want me to get into or more topics that you’d like me to dive deeper into over the next hundred episodes, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me uh through the website. I check all those. It’s not like it goes to some random customer service person or an admin or anything. It goes directly to me. So I’ll look through all those. Nick McGowan (30:11)and would love to hear from you. So again, if there are things you would love for me to get deeper into or topics that are near and dear to your heart that you’d love me to get into, please send that stuff over. And again, thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day. Nick McGowan (30:31)Thanks for listening to today’s episode. What did you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts. If you enjoyed the episode, please jump over to Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you consume podcasts and subscribe, rate, and leave a five-star review. It’s very much appreciated and also helps other people find the show and experience healing just like us. Please also head over to our website, themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com. Nick McGowan (30:58Nick McGowan)where you can check out all of our episodes and find additional resources to help you manage your mindset as you seek self-mastery. So with that, thank you and remember, your mindset matters and so do you.

In this edition, we discover how some of Paris's most famous landmarks are being transformed by technology, culture and contemporary art. We travel beneath the Eiffel Tower with a new virtual reality experience that brings the monument's history to life, celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Quai Branly Museum and its extraordinary collection of art and artefacts from around the world, and cross the Pont Neuf as French artist JR turns the city's oldest bridge into a spectacular cave-inspired installation. Together, these three stories offer a fresh perspective on Paris and the many ways it continues to reinvent itself.

Fluent Fiction - French: Courage Beneath the Eiffel: A Whistleblower's Dilemma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-18-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La chaleur de l'été inondait la ville de Paris, les rayons du soleil rebondissant sur le verre des immeubles du quartier d'affaires.En: The summer heat flooded the city of Paris, with the sun's rays bouncing off the glass of the buildings in the business district.Fr: Dans une tour moderne, Julien travaillait derrière son bureau, un panorama de la Tour Eiffel en arrière-plan.En: In a modern tower, Julien worked behind his desk, a view of the Eiffel Tower in the background.Fr: Manager de niveau intermédiaire, Julien est connu pour son intégrité, mais aussi pour son silence prudent.En: As a mid-level manager, Julien is known for his integrity but also for his cautious silence.Fr: Ce matin-là, la routine de Julien est interrompue.En: That morning, Julien's routine is interrupted.Fr: Il découvre par hasard des documents cachés montrant que son entreprise fraude les comptes.En: By chance, he discovers hidden documents showing that his company is committing fraud with their accounts.Fr: Son cœur bat plus vite.En: His heart beats faster.Fr: Il pense à Claire, sa collègue et amie, qui dépend de ce travail pour ses trois enfants.En: He thinks of Claire, his colleague and friend, who depends on this job for her three children.Fr: Puis il pense à Antoine, son chef direct, au sourire parfois calculateur.En: Then he thinks of Antoine, his direct manager, sometimes with a calculating smile.Fr: Julien ferme les yeux un moment.En: Julien closes his eyes for a moment.Fr: Faire le bon choix n'a jamais été aussi difficile.En: Making the right choice has never been so difficult.Fr: S'il dénonce, il risque son travail, peut-être même la carrière de Claire et d'autres collègues.En: If he reports it, he risks his job, and possibly even the career of Claire and other colleagues.Fr: Mais il ne peut pas ignorer l'illégalité qu'il vient de découvrir.En: But he cannot ignore the illegality he has just uncovered.Fr: Son esprit oscille entre le silence et l'action.En: His mind wavers between silence and action.Fr: Chaque jour, Julien rassemble discrètement plus de preuves.En: Every day, Julien discreetly gathers more evidence.Fr: Il trouve des rapports falsifiés, des courriels compromettants.En: He finds falsified reports, compromising emails.Fr: À la fin de la semaine, il a suffisamment de documents pour prendre une décision courageuse.En: By the end of the week, he has enough documents to make a brave decision.Fr: Le cœur lourd mais la détermination en hausse, il envoie tout aux autorités régulatrices.En: With a heavy heart but rising determination, he sends everything to the regulatory authorities.Fr: Dans les jours qui suivent, une enquête s'ouvre rapidement.En: In the days that follow, an investigation quickly opens.Fr: Le tumulte ébranle l'entreprise.En: The uproar shakes the company.Fr: Julien observe de loin les réactions; certains collègues sont inquiets, d'autres soulagés.En: Julien watches from a distance; some colleagues are worried, others relieved.Fr: Les pratiques douteuses sont exposées, et l'entreprise est forcée de réformer ses politiques.En: The dubious practices are exposed, and the company is forced to reform its policies.Fr: Se dirigeant vers la machine à café, Julien croise Claire, qui lui sourit, une étincelle de gratitude dans les yeux.En: Heading towards the coffee machine, Julien meets Claire, who smiles at him, a spark of gratitude in her eyes.Fr: Julien a peur d'avoir mis ses collègues en danger, mais il voit peu à peu respecter son choix.En: Julien fears he has put his colleagues in danger, but he gradually sees his decision respected.Fr: Les mesures prises par les autorités permettent enfin de tourner la page.En: The measures taken by the authorities finally allow them to turn the page.Fr: La vie au bureau continue, mais Julien change.En: Life at the office continues, but Julien changes.Fr: Il marche plus droit, la tête haute.En: He walks taller, head held high.Fr: Il réalise que l'honnêteté vaut toutes les batailles et que sa famille serait fière de son acte courageux.En: He realizes that honesty is worth all battles and that his family would be proud of his courageous act.Fr: En cet été à Paris, Julien apprend que se conformer n'est pas toujours la solution, mais rester fidèle à ses valeurs l'est toujours.En: This summer in Paris, Julien learns that conforming is not always the solution, but remaining true to his values always is. Vocabulary Words:summer: l'étéheat: la chaleurtower: la tourintegrity: l'intégritésilence: le silencefraud: la fraudeheart: le cœurcolleague: le collèguecalculating: calculateurchoice: le choixrisk: le risqueillegality: l'illégalitémind: l'espritsilence: le silenceevidence: les preuvesreports: les rapportsemails: les courrielsweek: la semainedetermination: la déterminationauthorities: les autoritésuproar: le tumulteinvestigation: l'enquêtepractices: les pratiquespolicies: les politiquesgratitude: la gratitudeoffice: le bureauhonesty: l'honnêtetébattles: les bataillesvalues: les valeurssolution: la solution

Sumo wrestlers at the Eiffel Tower! Sumo wrestlers eating baguettes and cheese! Sumo wrestlers dancing, answering questions from French students, and shopping. It's truly all we want to see to make our hearts sing! Also, the women sumo wrestlers of the US know how to have a good time. This week they met in San Antonio for a day of fun, friendship, and fierce competition. We're sharing our favorite moments of this fun event. Congratulations to all involved. BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at http://www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always free. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of our sponsors Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. • http://Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. http://www.bigsumofan.com • Cheeky Sumo is an online sumo-inspired apparel and merch company that aims to celebrate, educate, and support the sumo community with cheeky designs and training gear. Laugh at their fun graphics and proudly rep your sumo spirit - because sumo's got more than just power - it's got personality! http://www.cheekysumo.com Way of Salt on Amazon or purchase at Big Sumo Fan and support a smaller business! • Support Sumo Kaboom with a one-time donation or become a monthly member at Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom. Monthly members are entered into drawings for sumo merch. Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast • Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire.com/sumokaboom • Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website.

Fluent Fiction - French: Heartbeats in the City of Lights: A Parisian Art Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-12-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil se couchait doucement sur Paris.En: The sun was gently setting over Paris.Fr: L'air frais de printemps portait avec lui une promesse de renouveau, prêt à éclore dans les cœurs et les esprits.En: The cool spring air carried with it a promise of renewal, ready to bloom in hearts and minds.Fr: À cette heure douce, l'Eiffel se dressait majestueusement, sa structure métallique illuminée d'une lumière dorée.En: At this gentle hour, the Eiffel stood majestically, its metal structure illuminated with a golden light.Fr: Élodie, les yeux brillants d'espoir, monta doucement les escaliers vers le dîner exclusif organisé ce soir-là sur la célèbre tour.En: Élodie, her eyes shining with hope, slowly climbed the stairs to the exclusive dinner organized that evening on the famous tower.Fr: Artiste passionnée, elle avait quitté sa petite ville avec un désir ardent d'inspiration.En: A passionate artist, she had left her small town with a burning desire for inspiration.Fr: Elle espérait que le charme de Paris réveillerait sa créativité.En: She hoped that the charm of Paris would awaken her creativity.Fr: De l'autre côté de la salle, Baptiste observait les convives avec une lassitude perceptible.En: On the other side of the room, Baptiste observed the guests with noticeable weariness.Fr: Critique d'art renommé, il se retrouvait souvent à ces événements, entouré d'œuvres qui ne parvenaient plus à le toucher.En: A renowned art critic, he often found himself at these events, surrounded by works that no longer moved him.Fr: Mais ce soir, quelque chose dans l'air semblait différent, comme si une note invisible résonnait, attendant d'être entendue.En: But tonight, something in the air seemed different, as if an invisible note resonated, waiting to be heard.Fr: Légèrement intimidée, Élodie prit place à une table où le destin avait aussi placé Baptiste.En: Slightly intimidated, Élodie took a seat at a table where fate had also placed Baptiste.Fr: Au départ réservé, Baptiste ne put s'empêcher d'entamer la conversation avec elle.En: Initially reserved, Baptiste couldn't help but start a conversation with her.Fr: Ils parlèrent des lumières de Paris, des artistes qu'ils aimaient et de l'importance de voir le monde autrement.En: They talked about the lights of Paris, the artists they loved, and the importance of seeing the world differently.Fr: "Pour moi," dit Élodie en regardant par la fenêtre, "l'art, c'est la beauté des petites choses.En: "For me," said Élodie looking out the window, "art is the beauty of small things.Fr: Les ombres qui dansent sur la Seine, le rire d'un enfant.En: The shadows dancing on the Seine, a child's laughter.Fr: C'est là que je puise mes idées."En: That's where I find my ideas."Fr: Baptiste écouta, surpris par la simplicité et la passion dans sa voix.En: Baptiste listened, surprised by the simplicity and passion in her voice.Fr: Pour la première fois depuis longtemps, il ressentit un frisson d'excitation.En: For the first time in a long while, he felt a thrill of excitement.Fr: Élodie voyait l'art là où lui ne voyait que des objets.En: Élodie saw art where he only saw objects.Fr: Inspirée, Élodie parla longtemps de son rêve de capturer Paris dans ses peintures, non pas comme une ville mais comme une mélodie.En: Inspired, Élodie spoke at length about her dream to capture Paris in her paintings, not as a city but as a melody.Fr: Baptiste sourit, trouvant dans ses mots une vérité qu'il avait oubliée.En: Baptiste smiled, finding in her words a truth he had forgotten.Fr: Alors que la soirée s'avançait, tous deux sentirent une transformation.En: As the evening advanced, they both felt a transformation.Fr: Pour Élodie, les lumières de la ville devinrent soudainement un tableau vivant, vibrant de couleurs et d'histoires à raconter.En: For Élodie, the city lights suddenly became a living painting, vibrant with colors and stories to tell.Fr: Pour Baptiste, chaque mot de la jeune artiste était une révélation.En: For Baptiste, every word from the young artist was a revelation.Fr: Il réalisa que l'art, c'était l'émotion transmise, le cœur mis à nu.En: He realized that art was the emotion conveyed, the heart laid bare.Fr: En quittant la tour, l'air printanier semblait plus doux, les étoiles plus proches.En: Leaving the tower, the spring air felt softer, the stars closer.Fr: Élodie, pleine d'une énergie créative renouvelée, avait trouvé ce qu'elle était venue chercher.En: Élodie, full of renewed creative energy, had found what she had come for.Fr: Baptiste, quant à lui, ressentit un désir profond de partager enfin ses impressions avec le monde, à travers des mots qui n'étaient plus creux.En: Baptiste, for his part, felt a deep desire to finally share his impressions with the world, through words that were no longer hollow.Fr: Ainsi, ce soir-là, Élodie et Baptiste quittèrent la tour Eiffel, les yeux pleins de rêves et les cœurs débordant d'une toute nouvelle lumière.En: Thus, that evening, Élodie and Baptiste left the Eiffel Tower, their eyes full of dreams and their hearts overflowing with a brand-new light.Fr: Leur rencontre fortuite, flottant entre ciel et terre, leur avait offert bien plus qu'une simple soirée parisienne : une redécouverte de l'essence du vrai art.En: Their chance encounter, floating between sky and earth, had offered them much more than just a Parisian evening: a rediscovery of the essence of true art. Vocabulary Words:the setting: le coucherthe renewal: le renouveauthe structure: la structurethe desire: le désirthe inspiration: l'inspirationthe charm: le charmethe weariness: la lassitudethe critic: le critiquethe works: les œuvresthe guest: le convivethe thrill: le frissonthe excitement: l'excitationthe melody: la mélodiethe transformation: la transformationthe revelation: la révélationthe thrill: le frissonthe emotion: l'émotionthe desire: le désirthe impression: l'impressionhollow: creuxthe encounter: la rencontrethe essence: l'essencethe shadow: l'ombreto capture: capturerthe city: la villethe painting: la peintureto climb: monterto observe: observerintimidated: intimidéeto smile: sourire

Fluent Fiction - French: Love in Lights: A Parisian Adventure Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-12-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les rues de Paris étaient animées en cette soirée d'été.En: The streets of Paris were lively on this summer evening.Fr: Le 14 juillet transformait la ville en un kaléidoscope de couleurs et de rires.En: July 14th transformed the city into a kaleidoscope of colors and laughter.Fr: La Tour Eiffel, majestueuse, s'élevait au-dessus des foules, ses lumières scintillant dans le ciel sombre.En: The Eiffel Tower, majestic, rose above the crowds, its lights shimmering in the dark sky.Fr: Luc, un comptable méthodique où les chiffres dominaient, déambulait parmi les gens.En: Luc, a methodical accountant where numbers reigned, wandered among the people.Fr: Mais ce soir, il n'était pas là pour les chiffres.En: But tonight, he wasn't there for the numbers.Fr: Il cherchait quelqu'un spécial.En: He was searching for someone special.Fr: Chloé, blogueuse de voyage à l'esprit libre, explorait la fête avec un appareil photo en main.En: Chloé, a free-spirited travel blogger, explored the festivity with a camera in hand.Fr: Elle aimait capturer l'essence des moments, mais cette fois-ci, elle cherchait plus que cela.En: She loved capturing the essence of moments, but this time, she sought more than that.Fr: Elle avait soif d'une connexion plus profonde, quelque chose qui lui donnerait un nouveau sens.En: She craved a deeper connection, something that would give her new meaning.Fr: Dans la foule, leurs chemins se croisèrent.En: In the crowd, their paths crossed.Fr: "Luc ? C'est bien toi ?!" s'écria Chloé, surprise.En: "Luc? Is that you?!" exclaimed Chloé, surprised.Fr: Luc se retourna, reconnaissant immédiatement le sourire de son amie d'enfance.En: Luc turned around, immediately recognizing the smile of his childhood friend.Fr: "Chloé ! Quelle surprise !"En: "Chloé! What a surprise!"Fr: Leur étreinte était chaleureuse, emplie de souvenirs partagés.En: Their embrace was warm, filled with shared memories.Fr: Au milieu des célébrations de la Fête Nationale, les feux d'artifice commencèrent à illuminer le ciel.En: Amidst the celebrations of the Bastille Day, fireworks began to illuminate the sky.Fr: Luc se souvint de ses sentiments longtemps cachés.En: Luc remembered his long-hidden feelings.Fr: Il devait en parler, aujourd'hui ou jamais.En: He had to speak about them, now or never.Fr: Mais le bruit et la foule rendaient chaque tentative difficile.En: But the noise and the crowd made every attempt difficult.Fr: Alors, il prit une décision.En: So, he made a decision.Fr: "Viens, montons. La vue d'en haut est calme et belle."En: "Come, let's go up. The view from above is calm and beautiful."Fr: Chloé hésita un instant.En: Chloé hesitated for a moment.Fr: Elle aimait son indépendance, mais il y avait quelque chose dans la voix de Luc, une tendresse qu'elle ne pouvait ignorer.En: She loved her independence, but there was something in Luc's voice, a tenderness she couldn't ignore.Fr: Elle acquiesça, curieuse de savoir où cela la mènerait.En: She agreed, curious to see where this would lead her.Fr: En haut de la Tour Eiffel, les lumières de Paris brillaient comme des étoiles.En: At the top of the Eiffel Tower, the lights of Paris shone like stars.Fr: C'était vraiment magique.En: It was truly magical.Fr: Luc, nerveux mais déterminé, prit une grande inspiration.En: Luc, nervous but determined, took a deep breath.Fr: "Chloé, il y a quelque chose que je dois te dire... depuis des années."En: "Chloé, there's something I've wanted to tell you... for years."Fr: Les feux d'artifice explosaient derrière eux, peignant le ciel de couleurs vives.En: The fireworks exploded behind them, painting the sky with vibrant colors.Fr: Chloé, les yeux rivés sur la scène, sentit son cœur battre plus vite.En: Chloé, her eyes fixed on the scene, felt her heart beat faster.Fr: Elle leva son appareil photo, capturant le moment, mais c'était les mots de Luc qui ancrèrent cet instant dans sa mémoire.En: She raised her camera, capturing the moment, but it was Luc's words that anchored this instant in her memory.Fr: "Je t'aime, Chloé. Je t'aime depuis l'enfance."En: "I love you, Chloé. I've loved you since childhood."Fr: La surprise éclaira le visage de Chloé.En: Surprise lit up Chloé's face.Fr: Elle n'avait jamais pensé que sous le comptable se cachait un artiste du cœur.En: She had never thought that beneath the accountant hid a heart's artist.Fr: Elle prit la main de Luc, un simple geste, mais plein de promesse.En: She took Luc's hand, a simple gesture, but full of promise.Fr: "Explorons cela ensemble, Luc. Peut-être que l'aventure la plus riche est juste ici."En: "Let's explore this together, Luc. Maybe the richest adventure is right here."Fr: Main dans la main, ils observèrent ensemble les dernières explosions de lumière.En: Hand in hand, they watched the last bursts of light together.Fr: Paris, avec son romantisme éternel, devenait le témoin d'une nouvelle histoire.En: Paris, with its eternal romance, became the witness of a new story.Fr: Dans cette ville de lumières, Luc découvrit la force de l'expression, tandis que Chloé entrevit l'amour comme une aventure aussi précieuse que la liberté.En: In this city of lights, Luc discovered the power of expression, while Chloé glimpsed love as an adventure as precious as freedom.Fr: Ensemble, ils se tenaient prêts à écrire un nouveau chapitre.En: Together, they stood ready to write a new chapter. Vocabulary Words:the streets: les ruessummer evening: la soirée d'ététransformed: transformaitkaleidoscope: kaléidoscopemajestic: majestueusethe crowds: les foulesmethodical: méthodiquewandered: déambulaitspecial: spécialfree-spirited: à l'esprit librecapturing: capturerthe essence: l'essencesought: cherchaitdeeper: plus profondeconnection: la connexionpaths crossed: chemins se croisèrentembrace: l'étreintememories: les souvenirsamidst: au milieuilluminate: illuminercalm: calmehesitated: hésitaindependence: l'indépendancetenderness: la tendresseinstantly: immédiatementanchored: ancrèrentsurprise: la surprisegesture: le gestepromise: la promessewitness: le témoin

If you've ever wondered how a perfectly normal conversation can derail into a heated debate over Chinese food, porta potty etiquette, and whether anyone should willingly climb the Eiffel Tower, congratulations—you've found your people.On today's episode of The Rizzuto Show, the gang celebrates National Corn on the Cob Day by immediately attacking corn on the cob. Riz admits he shaves his corn like a man trying to avoid commitment, while everyone else questions his methods and his patriotism.Then things get weird.Moon shares a story about accidentally going full grumpy-grandpa on a door-to-door pest control salesman, proving that "No thanks, no time" might be the most Midwestern insult ever invented. The crew debates whether random conversations with strangers are charming or terrifying, and Chris Kerber joins the show to discuss everything from smartphone dependency to Stanley Cup Finals chaos.Speaking of chaos, Chris breaks down one of the wildest championship series hockey fans have seen in years, complete with comebacks, questionable goaltending, and enough drama to keep sports radio employed through the summer.The emails somehow crank the insanity up another level.Rafe receives support for creating a birthday registry despite being a fully grown adult. Then we uncover one of the greatest stories in show history: a decades-old football game against a tiny Illinois town called Oblong that ended with a bench-clearing brawl, police escorts, and Rafe personally taking responsibility for nearly starting an interstate incident.As if that wasn't enough, a listener asks whether it's acceptable for random neighbors to use a contractor's porta potty sitting outside your house. This sparks an unexpectedly passionate discussion about public restroom rights, weighted-vest walkers, and why nobody wants to think too hard about what may have happened inside that portable toilet.The international portion of today's program features travel advice for Riz's upcoming trip overseas, including warnings about European air conditioning, neck fans, and why apparently everyone except Riz thinks he should go to the top of the Eiffel Tower.Finally, the crew closes things out with an all-time food debate: if you could only eat one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be? Mexican food gets passionate support, Chinese food launches a counteroffensive, Mediterranean food sneaks into the conversation, and friendships are tested in ways no one could have predicted.It's another completely normal day for your favorite daily comedy show—which means absolutely nothing about it is normal.Whether you're here for the hockey talk, the weird news, the food arguments, or just watching grown adults passionately debate miniature corn cobs, this episode delivers exactly the kind of beautiful nonsense you've come to expect from The Rizzuto Show.Thanks for making us part of your routine. This daily comedy show continues to prove that no topic is too small, no argument is too ridiculous, and no email is safe once it hits the studio. If you love a daily comedy show packed with sarcasm, stories, sports, and complete derailments, you're in the right place.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimmy Carter hosted an ice skating exhibition at the White House, and George W. Bush once staged a friendly game of T-ball at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but the prospect of mixed martial arts fights on the South Lawn would have never arisen if anyone other than Donald Trump were president and anyone other than Dana White ran the UFC. When Trump, a longtime fan of the fight promotion and steadfast friend to its chief executive, first suggested the idea to White at a UFC event last April, the pugnacious promoter said he would do it without hesitation. “He knows the day he asked me to do this event that I was going to show up and deliver,” White tells Forbes. “I love that type of stuff. Tell me it can't be done, tell me it's a huge challenge, tell me it's going to cost us a bunch of money. Tell me this, that. That's the stuff that I run right into.” White's tenure with the UFC has been defined by audacious risk-taking, propelling the company over the last 25 years from a bloody sideshow into a $1.5 billion (revenue) sports powerhouse. But Freedom 250 on June 14 (not coincidentally President Trump's birthday) is, even by his standards, “difficult on a whole other level.” In addition to the 4,300-seat outdoor venue that has now been erected on the South Lawn—and its 87-foot canopy, which towers above the White House itself—the weekend will include a press conference at the Lincoln Memorial and a two-day fan fest for as many as 85,000 people at the Ellipse. (The president likes the temporary structure so much he compared it to the Eiffel Tower, saying this week, “Maybe we'll never, ever take it down.”) Because the UFC controls its own TV productions, it will pick up the tab for not only the infrastructure but also the broadcasts, with nine production trucks' worth of equipment and crew. By Matt Craig, Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listener stories, sumo news, and a bit of sumo history. Sumo is headed to France for a sumo tour, and we are awaiting all the Eiffel Tower rikishi photos. Until they start to appear on social media, we talk about Kitanoumi, the "hatefully strong yokozuna." A proper sumo fan needs to know some sumo history, and with that in mind, we present Kitanoumi, a HUGE sumo star from the 1970s. Dominant, terrifying, humorless but absolutely dedicated to sumo, he was a yokozuna, oyakata, and head of the Japan Sumo Association throughout his life. BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at http://www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always free. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of our sponsors Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. • http://Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. http://www.bigsumofan.com • Cheeky Sumo is an online sumo-inspired apparel and merch company that aims to celebrate, educate, and support the sumo community with cheeky designs and training gear. Laugh at their fun graphics and proudly rep your sumo spirit - because sumo's got more than just power - it's got personality! http://www.cheekysumo.com Way of Salt on Amazon or purchase at Big Sumo Fan and support a smaller business! • Support Sumo Kaboom with a one-time donation or become a monthly member at Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom. Monthly members are entered into drawings for sumo merch. Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast • Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire.com/sumokaboom • Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website.

Vanessa went to WeHo pride, got drunk, and interviewed the gays. As usual, it did not disappoint. We found out quickly she didn't know how to pronounce NBA, Scottie Scheffler, or Eiffel Tower. It gave us all the Vanessa soundbites we need for the rest of the year. Ally got her IVF results on Friday. Today she revealed the results on the air. Do you think Round 2 was successful?? Listen along or SEE the results on the YouTube Livestream. One of us was high for the entire show. Which one of us was it? Viral 90's music fanboy Jacob Givens stopped by the studio today to talk about his new event GenX fest, and we tested his music knowledge compared to the other Jake on the show, Jake the Nerd. If you ever thought you were good at naming Alt Rock songs, Jacob Givens likely has you beat. Plus new details about a potential new event called Kegs & Gregs!

'The View' co-hosts weigh in after President Trump compared his proposed White House arena to the Eiffel Tower, sparking debate over his rhetoric and whether today's political climate is contributing to polls showing many Americans feeling less pride in the country. Andrew Rannells joins the show to talk about his busy season — reuniting with the original 'Book of Mormon' cast for a special Tony Awards performance and starring alongside Allison Janney in 'Miss You, Love You'. He shares what it's been like revisiting one of Broadway's most iconic shows while taking on new roles. Plus, 'The Book of Mormon' celebrates 15 years on Broadway by taking the stage for a special performance of 'Two by Two' on 'The View'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton took the reins this week, presenting many news stories that are important for informed Christians. Here's a sample: --Iran escalated tensions on Wednesday by bombing a Kuwait airport and targeting a U.S. fleet in Bahrain. --Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified this week that U.S. negotiators have seen signs that Iran's new supreme leader has been engaged in negotiations despite not being seen publicly. --Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem on Thursday rejected a U.S. brokered cease-fire framework between Israel and Lebanon, warning that the Iran-backed terrorist group would continue attacks as long as Israeli military operations continue in Lebanon. --A California tech CEO is facing 20 years in prison after allegedly earning millions by selling U.S.-origin computer networking equipment to Iran's military and nuclear establishments, according to Justice Department officials. --On Wednesday, the House voted to direct President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the conflict with Iran or win approval from Congress to continue the war after four Republicans sided with Democrats in a striking sign of growing opposition to a military campaign now in its fourth month. --Russia has launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kiev and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least 18 civilians and wounding more than 100 others. --The Republican-led House on Thursday passed a sweeping security package providing new military aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia, delivering a sharp rebuke to the Trump administration who actually opposes the measure. --Muslims screaming 'Allahu Akbar' set a huge fire at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

Dalton took the reins this week, presenting many news stories that are important for informed Christians. Here's a sample: --Iran escalated tensions on Wednesday by bombing a Kuwait airport and targeting a U.S. fleet in Bahrain. --Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified this week that U.S. negotiators have seen signs that Iran's new supreme leader has been engaged in negotiations despite not being seen publicly. --Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem on Thursday rejected a U.S. brokered cease-fire framework between Israel and Lebanon, warning that the Iran-backed terrorist group would continue attacks as long as Israeli military operations continue in Lebanon. --A California tech CEO is facing 20 years in prison after allegedly earning millions by selling U.S.-origin computer networking equipment to Iran's military and nuclear establishments, according to Justice Department officials. --On Wednesday, the House voted to direct President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the conflict with Iran or win approval from Congress to continue the war after four Republicans sided with Democrats in a striking sign of growing opposition to a military campaign now in its fourth month. --Russia has launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kiev and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least 18 civilians and wounding more than 100 others. --The Republican-led House on Thursday passed a sweeping security package providing new military aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia, delivering a sharp rebuke to the Trump administration who actually opposes the measure. --Muslims screaming 'Allahu Akbar' set a huge fire at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

President Donald Trump says the UFC structure planned for the White House could rival iconic landmarks, comparing it to the Eiffel Tower and suggesting it may never be taken down. June 4th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever been passed over for something you really wanted, congratulations — you and Moon have something in common.In this episode of The Rizzuto Show, Moon discovers the shocking truth behind why he lost his shot at riding with the Blue Angels. After weeks of paperwork, physicals, anticipation, and what can only be described as aviation-level excitement, the dream gets grounded. The replacement? Not a celebrity. Not a war hero. Not even a local legend. The reveal sends the entire show spiraling into a hilarious investigation that somehow turns into a full-scale interrogation.Meanwhile, the gang debates who would have been an acceptable replacement. Jon Hamm? Sure. Steve Templeton? Absolutely. A famous dog? Fine. A tax mascot dancing on the side of the road? Honestly, still acceptable.Elsewhere in the chaos, the crew reacts to the bizarre vandalism targeting Steve's Hot Dogs in St. Louis. Why would someone repeatedly smash windows at one of the city's most beloved local spots? The theories get weirder, the outrage gets louder, and everyone agrees Steve deserves better.Lern takes the conversation in an unexpectedly heartfelt direction when she shares the story of a memorial bench dedicated to her late father in West Frankfort, Illinois. What starts as a conversation about hometown drama turns into one of the sweetest moments of the episode — before the show immediately ruins the sincerity by discussing wedding brawls, biker bars, and memorial statues people apparently grind on for fertility.Speaking of that...The crew somehow ends up deep in a discussion about a famous Paris cemetery statue that has become a tourist attraction for reasons no travel brochure would ever properly explain. This naturally leads to debates about Rizz's upcoming trip to France, whether the Eiffel Tower is overrated, and what kind of monument each member of the show would want after they're gone. Some answers are touching. Some answers should probably be reviewed by legal.The gang also tackles an internet debate that has parents everywhere arguing: are you raising a living-room kid or a bedroom kid? The conversation turns surprisingly relatable as everyone reflects on childhood habits, family dynamics, and why hiding in your room sometimes felt like the greatest life strategy ever invented.From Blue Angels drama and local weird news to family memories, Parisian oddities, and classic Rizz Show derailments, this episode is packed with exactly the kind of unpredictable nonsense that makes this a daily comedy show listeners love.Whether you're here for the laughs, the St. Louis stories, or the ongoing mission to find out how Moon keeps getting robbed of cool experiences, buckle up.Because no matter where the conversation starts, it never stays there.This daily comedy show delivers everything you'd expect: ridiculous debates, unexpected emotional moments, questionable travel planning, and enough side quests to make GPS systems quit.If you're looking for a daily comedy show that can go from aviation disappointment to cemetery fertility statues in under ten minutes, congratulations — you've found it.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Producer Rivera was stunned to learn Scott Bessent is gay, which sparked a whole can of worms conversation. In more important news, the UofM revealed they will be increasing tuition prices again, further pushing future students towards a future in the trades and not overpriced diplomas. Also on the show, Jake lists the only 4 correct ingredients for chicken salad, Trump hints they may keep around the UFC arena in DC like the Eiffel Tower, Joe Biden has another Biden moment, and Commissioner Mick Wright joins to talk about Wanda Halbert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eiffel Tower, Trafalgar Square, Lady Liberty; our world's full of some amazing and well-known national monuments. While hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people visit and marvel at these monuments every day, there are some smaller details built into them that remain hidden from view. From unknown undercrofts to secret sports courts, have your magnifying glasses at the ready as we uncover some mind-blowing secrets hidden in national monuments. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Tragically Hip On Shuffle - Live Stream: Wheat KingsA campfire singalong that's secretly about a wrongful conviction, a cassette thrown out a car window, and a tiny Eiffel Tower in Saskatchewan.EPISODE SUMMARY This week on The Tragically Hip On Shuffle - Live Stream, the wheel landed on 'Wheat Kings', and I had a couple of Andrews riding shotgun to break it down. This is the song the whole country sings around a campfire without ever clocking that it's about David Milgaard, wrongfully convicted of the murder of Gail Miller and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit.Andrew from Winnipeg brought the timeline receipts (Kim Campbell, the CBC, the wild detail that Milgaard walked free in April 1992, months before "Fully Completely" even dropped) plus a story about his mom chucking the cassette out the car window somewhere in the Alberta mountains. Andrew from Tampa brought the live recording from The Fillmore, October 24, 2000, and the case for 'Wheat Kings' as a pure summertime staple. We get into the loon that cost the band a donation to Ducks Unlimited, the Zippo lighter, Paris of the Prairies (and the 28-foot Eiffel Tower in Montmartre, Saskatchewan). If you love The Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, and a Canadian rock podcast that treats a deep cut like it earns the attention, this one runs deep.GUESTSAndrew from Tampa joined by audio through a Florida thunderstorm and came armed with the Fillmore recording that scored tonight's listen. A devoted Hip fan stateside, he makes the case for the band as a summertime constant and named 'Emperor Penguin' as his favourite album-closer, a song he rations for the days he really needs it.Andrew from Winnipeg is a setlist.fm obsessive, a Crooked Ice bandmate (their album release show is June 4), and host of the weekly Radiohead deep-dive podcast Head Full of Radio. He also runs a weekly show on UMFM. His favourite Hip closer is 'Put It Off', and 'Wheat Kings' carries a complicated, personal weight he opened up about on air.Andrew from Tampa: "Is it about what it's talking about, or is it the way it's made millions of people feel?"RESOURCES, LINKS & REFERENCESThe Hip Handbook, used live to pull the tracking numbers (around 1,350 shows logged, 332 'Wheat Kings'performances). thehiphandbook.tthpods.comSetlist history via Hipbase (primary) and setlist.fm (secondary): first played in Saskatoon, July 27, 1991. The Fillmore, October 24, 2000 performance, shared by Andrew from Tampa from a YouTube upload. Hat tip to the tapers and seeders who preserve this stuff, and to The Tragically Hip Archive for the broader live-recording work.David Milgaard case timeline referenced on air via CBC and Wikipedia.The 'Heksenketel' tour video, which shipped with one of the box sets.The loon and the Ducks Unlimited donation: traced on air to the documentary and a Robby Baker radio interview (see verification note below).YOUTUBE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Welcome, and tonight's imaginary sponsors 02:15 - Weird Winnipeg bylaws 03:13 - The tale of the tape: 'Wheat Kings' by the numbers 05:26 - This week's poll: the 5% who tolerate it 07:31 - The Fillmore, October 24, 2000 09:01 - 'Wheat Kings' 12:56 - Your favourite last-song-on-an-album 17:56 - Hearing it the first time, and the cassette out the car window 19:45 - The ultimate campfire song 22:42 - The loon, and a cheque to Ducks Unlimited 24:06 - Museums, prime ministers, and vivid visuals 25:30 - The Pretty Things and a Copperpenny cover 26:51 - David Milgaard, Gail Miller, and the timeline 32:48 - First played in Saskatoon, 1991 37:11 - Paris of the Prairies (and a tiny Eiffel Tower) 40:55 - Don't forget Gail Miller 43:19 - The killer's face in the Zippo 45:23 - The 'Heksenketel' video and the box sets 46:37 - A complicated, personal love for the song 50:28 - Thanking the Andrews, and next week's shuffle: 'Country Day' 54:05 - Plugs: Crooked Ice and Head Full of Radio 56:37 - Outro and creditsHey There!Want a seat at the table on a Wednesday night? Sign up to be a panelist. Explore 1,358 mapped shows and search every lyric in the Hip Handbook.CLOSING Huge thanks to Andrew from Tampa for digging up that Fillmore recording, and to Andrew from Winnipeg for the timeline work and for trusting us with something personal. Next Wednesday the wheel spins again and lands on 'Country Day', the closer from "We Are the Same", keeping our accidental run of great last-songs alive. The takeaway from this one: a song can outgrow the tragedy that made it, but it should never outrun the people inside it.PROMOS & CROSSLINKSTTHTop40 Countdown #17 - 'Wheat Kings' (with Jillian), the countdown episode that ranked this one. Fully & Completely: Redux - "Fully Completely", the track-by-track on the whole record. Get Yer Letter in your inbox.  → subscribe.tthpods.comSOCIAL & COMMUNITY Facebook group: community.tthpods.com | Instagram: @tthpods | YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods | Email: jd@tthpods.com #TheTragicallyHip #TheHip #FullyCompletely #GordDownie #TTHOnShuffle #InGordWeTrustAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us Fan MailWeek 1 of Roland Garros delivered pure unhinged energy, and Resh and Stef were SCREAMING — recording live together in San Francisco for the first time in two years. The biggest WTA story? Clayomi. Naomi Osaka walked out in a Germanier x Nike couture collab ("I look like the Eiffel Tower at night"), made it to the fourth round for the first time in her Roland Garros career, and co-hosted an invite-only Black Party at Soho House Paris with Taylor Townsend. She's serving on and off the court, and the haters (hi, Laura Siegemund) can sit down. Meanwhile, Resh's pick Coco Gauff — the defending champion — lost a gut-punch third-rounder to Potapova, Hailey Baptiste went down with ACL and meniscus injuries at her career peak, and Victoria Mboko broke our hearts in a three-setter against Madison Keys. Also: it sounds like Serena Williams may be coming back to tennis as soon as next week. This is not a drill.On the men's side, the Chaos Slam claimed its biggest victim when top seed Jannik Sinner — up two sets and 5-1 — melted in the sun and lost to the less known Cerundolo in five. The sun remains undefeated. Bright spots: 21-year-old Stanford data science student Nishesh Basavareddy upset 7-seed Taylor Fritz with cold-blooded drop shots, 17-year-old Moïse Kwame became the youngest player to win a Roland Garros match since 1991 (his prize money is locked in a bank until his 18th birthday, because France), and João Fonseca closed out a five-set win over Djokovic on three straight aces like it was nothing.We also need to talk about ATP player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, who blamed his loss on female umpire Ana Carvalho — a silver badge professional and one of the best in the world — claiming she lacked the "strength" to handle the crowd. Roland Garros fined him and issued a statement. We revisit the Hurkacz 2024 incident, the Fognini 2017 incident, and note that Roland Garros's allyship would land harder if women's matches were ever scheduled in prime time. Heading into week 2: Sabalenka and Iga are the top contenders (despite the hosts' predictions), the Ukrainian sweep is still mathematically alive, and Naomi faces Sabalenka in what is absolutely must-watch Monday tennis.Support the showInstagram : Out_Wide_PodcastJingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

S8 E6: The Happy Tea and the Tower Nobody WantedWelcome to Tea, Toast & Trivia.Today, I'm pouring a cup of The Happy Tea as we revisit one of history's most surprising reversals of opinion—the story of the Eiffel Tower, once mocked, resisted, and nearly dismantled before becoming one of the most beloved landmarks in the world.What can this famous tower teach us about patience, beauty, and the slow work of acceptance?Settle in, pour yourself something warm, and join me for a quiet reflection on first impressions, endurance, and the joy of what remains.Rebecca

We're joined by Adam Smith from Dumont Global, a company that's been stripping paint from iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower and the Brooklyn Bridge for decades. But what makes their products so effective, and how can you use them in your own home or business? Dumont Global's paint strippers have been used on some of the world's most recognizable landmarks, and their products are designed to be safe, water-based, and environmentally friendly. Adam shares the story behind their company's success and explains how their products work. From their flagship Smart Strip Advance to their new non-aerosol bag-on-valve technology, Dumont Global is pushing the boundaries of paint removal. One of the key takeaways from this interview is the importance of surface preparation and testing before starting a paint removal project. Adam emphasizes the need to choose the right product for the job and to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully. He also highlights the benefits of Dumont Global's unique technology, which allows for safe and effective paint removal without the need for harsh chemicals. If you're looking for a reliable and eco-friendly solution for your paint removal needs, this interview is a must-listen. Adam shares some fascinating stories about Dumont Global's work on iconic structures and provides valuable tips and advice for listeners. So tune in to learn more about Dumont Global's innovative products and how they can help you tackle your next paint removal project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Adam Smith from Dumont Global, a company that's been stripping paint from iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower and the Brooklyn Bridge for decades. But what makes their products so effective, and how can you use them in your own home or business? Dumont Global's paint strippers have been used on some of the world's most recognizable landmarks, and their products are designed to be safe, water-based, and environmentally friendly. Adam shares the story behind their company's success and explains how their products work. From their flagship Smart Strip Advance to their new non-aerosol bag-on-valve technology, Dumont Global is pushing the boundaries of paint removal. One of the key takeaways from this interview is the importance of surface preparation and testing before starting a paint removal project. Adam emphasizes the need to choose the right product for the job and to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully. He also highlights the benefits of Dumont Global's unique technology, which allows for safe and effective paint removal without the need for harsh chemicals. If you're looking for a reliable and eco-friendly solution for your paint removal needs, this interview is a must-listen. Adam shares some fascinating stories about Dumont Global's work on iconic structures and provides valuable tips and advice for listeners. So tune in to learn more about Dumont Global's innovative products and how they can help you tackle your next paint removal project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the world's wackiest news… Find out why people in China are arguing over one of their favourite foods – dumplings – yes, we're talking about the dim sum debate. Staying in Asia, we have a report on the futuristic cafés in South Korea where food and drink are only half the attraction. And how would you like a piece of Parisian history? Well, a chunk of France's Eiffel Tower is being auctioned, or sold, off. Find out which bit and for how much. And just to make you feel warm and fuzzy about the world – we have two Kindness Corner stories – one featuring some heroic school kids in the US and a runaway bus. Finally, a silly and pretty gross prank that lands a French teenager in serious trouble in Singapore – you gotta listen to the end to find out why this is THE LAST STRAW!

Everyone is talking about how to practice detachment right now and most of it is being taught completely wrong: "Stop checking his Instagram. Stop refreshing your Stripe account at 2am. Let it go and it will come."So let's talk about the real law of detachment. Practicing detachment is not about a morning routine, a journal prompt or a breathing exercise you perform until the universe rewards you. The real detachment lives at a subconscious level, and until you detach from the outcome at that depth, you will keep repelling the very thing you are reaching for.And nowhere is this more obvious than in your business. I am pulling the curtain back on why your content, your launches and your quiet weeks feel so heavy right now, and what is actually happening underneath when you cannot detach from the outcome.And to show you exactly what this looks like in real life, I am taking you back to 2022, the wedding where I met Jack (now my fiancé and father of our daughter Ivy), too many Pornstar Martinis, the weird hair, the Eiffel Tower moment, and the EastEnders level drama that followed.If you have been trying to perform detachment instead of becoming it, this one is going to land.Topics covered on How to Practice Detachment:Why the mainstream version of detachment practice is being taught completely wrongWhat the real law of detachment looks like at a subconscious level, versus the performative version everyone is selling onlineThe difference between wanting something from internal certainty and wanting it from "I will only be okay when this arrives"The full story of how I met Jack at the wedding in 2022 and the subconscious reprogramming that had already happened before I walked inHow to actually detach from the outcome without pretending you do not care about itConnect with Rebecca Haydon:Apply to work with meThe Subconscious MembershipCome say hi on Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeRelated episodes you may enjoy:100. Hitting 250K, Choosing a Break Up and Moving Back to the Other Side of the WorldDetailed show notes: https://rebeccahaydon.com/podcast/how-i-met-jack-and-how-to-practice-detachment

President Trump's influence looms large over GOP primaries, we'll start with key takeaways from Tuesday. There are at least 139 deaths and nearly 600 suspected Ebola cases in Africa.  President Trump and his family are protected from IRS claims in a new deal.  Disturbing new details emerge about the San Diego mosque attack.  Plus, sections of the original Eiffel Tower stairs are up for auction.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Let's take a deeper dive into the 20th arrondissement of Paris. This is an updated re-release of the time we visited the 20th arrondissement as part of our Paris Countdown season.  You'll hear dinnertime singalongs, a cemetery visit, and more about the best pizza in Europe. There is even an interview with a Polish singer called Gosia who had just finished leading an Edith Piaf show at a local restaurant. (She sings on the episode, too, her fave Edith song, which was J'm'en fous pas mal). You can find everything we mention on this post:  This episode brought to you by The Earful Tower Tours. Come join us in the Marais, Montmartre, or the Latin Quarter. Our Walking Tours are exceptionally highly rated online and are the best way to experience this podcast in real life. The Earful Tower exists thanks to support from its members. For just $10 a month you can unlock almost endless extras including bonus podcast episodes, live video replays, special event invites, and our annually updated PDF guide to Paris.  Membership takes only a minute to set up on Patreon, or Substack. Thank you for keeping this channel independent.  For more from the Earful Tower, here are some handy links: Website  Weekly newsletter  Walking Tours If you're in a rush, here is a narrative distillation of the episode (meaning, essentially, that you're reading about 10 percent of what happens).  Oliver: Let me take you back to December 19th, 1915, in Paris, where a baby girl named Edith Piaf was born on the cold streets of Belleville. She became the soul of Paris and, more specifically, the soul of the district we are sharing with you today in the far east of the city. To get there, we are taking a car, and I'm joined by my wife and confidant, Lina,. Lina: Yes, I am ready. Welcome to a new season. Oliver: I'm very excited. I've described my role this season as the Robin to your Batman. Lina: And usually, I am the Batman, of course. Oliver: We want to give everyone a glimpse into this interesting neighborhood where Edith Piaf served as the muse,. Upon arrival in Belleville, we stayed at the Babel Belleville hotel. It was immediately clear that this is a different version of Paris than the one people expect with berets and the Eiffel Tower. Lina: Especially since we arrived on market day. Oliver: The market was busy, bustling, and colorful, with more people than I've ever seen in a Paris market. We were in full tourist mode, talking to street sellers and eating what seemed like an Algerian Korean crepe,. The area is very diverse and immersive,. We also noticed that as time passed, there were far fewer tourists than in areas like the Marais. Lina: The shops aren't catered to tourists either; many were residential or even closed down,. It's a real, unpolished neighborhood. Oliver: Our plan was to explore for the day and then attend a show at Le Vieux Belleville. The 20th is a large district, so we did a lot of walking. We set our sights on Peppe's Pizza, which is ranked the best pizza in Europe. On the way, we passed the Père Lachaise Cemetery, which is essentially the only major tourist attraction in the district. Lina: I used to live in the 20th and had visited the cemetery a few times years ago, but it is just so big. Oliver: No one should miss it because entering those gates feels like entering a different world. However, it is not wheelchair or push-chair friendly due to the huge cobblestones,. While the most famous grave is often cited as Jim Morrison, I went looking for the ultimate hit: Edith Piaf,. Her grave is somewhat unassuming, much like her famous little black dress. After the cemetery, we finally had that pizza, which lived up to the hype with its unique toppings like cheese and marmalade,. Lina: It was delicious. Oliver: Next, we looked for La Campagne à Paris, the "countryside of Paris". It's a remote area with cottage-style houses built on top of old quarries, which is why the buildings are so low,. Our cab driver even gossiped that the previous president, François Hollande, lives up there. Lina: It was lovely, though since it's winter, there were more sticks than greenery. It's a great spot for a 15-minute walk and an Instagram photo. Oliver: That evening, we went to Le Vieux Belleville. We were worried it might be cheesy or touristy, but we ended up staying for three hours,. I managed to warm up the owner by telling him he looked like George Clooney,. Every Tuesday is Edith Piaf night, featuring an accordionist and a wonderful Polish singer named Gosia,. Lina: The vibe felt like crashing a French family's dinner party,. Oliver: We were the only foreigners there, but everyone was dancing and singing together. It was an utterly surprising amount of fun. Afterward, I stepped outside to interview the singer, Gosia,. Oliver: Gosia, that was a wonderful performance. How did a Polish woman end up singing Edith Piaf in Belleville,? Gosia: I started learning French by singing her songs. I adore the "gut" emotion in her singing; she comes from the streets. Piaf is an icon, but not many people really listen to her music anymore. Oliver: What makes a good crowd for you? Gosia: A crowd that realizes they actually can sing along. I know the evening worked if people are exchanging phone numbers and talking to their neighbors by the end. It's more of a ritual than a concert. Oliver: What is your favorite Piaf song? Gosia: My favorite is "J'm'en fous pas mal". Oliver: You also mentioned this is the best district in Paris. Gosia: It is getting gentrified, but it's a lovely, mixed, working-class area where Piaf was born. It has the real life of the neighborhood and an original Parisian feel,. We need to enjoy it while it lasts. Oliver: Le Vieux Belleville really captured the vibe of the neighborhood. My only complaint was that the lighting was a bit too bright,. Afterward, we walked down to Rue de Belleville and visited a bar called Aux Folies where Piaf used to perform,. Lina: That bar has a great "old Paris but young vibe" with neon lights. It's very picturesque, but don't expect fancy cocktails—it's all about cheap drinks and fun. Oliver: We stayed at the Babel Belleville, which has an international, "multi-culti" vibe that represents the 20th well,. The next day, we visited a brand-new cafe called The Dancing Goat, run by a young British guy,. Lina: The cafe was beautiful and fresh. Regarding the street art, it was cool but perhaps not as much as I had hoped for. Oliver: I think the 13th arrondissement might be better for street art, though Rue Dénoyez had some huge murals,. Finally, we decided to rank the district based on five categories: Strollability, Affordability, Sharability, Touristability, and Accessibility,. The Scores: Strollability: Oliver (4), Lina (3) — It's too big and has too many hills. Affordability: Oliver (10), Lina (10) — Probably the cheapest in Paris. Sharability: Oliver (5), Lina (4). Touristability: Oliver (3), Lina (5) — Lina liked the views and the bars,. Accessibility: Oliver (3), Lina (2) — It's quite far from the rest of Paris. Oliver: My total was 23, and Lina's was 26, giving the district a 49 out of 100,. Lina: It failed! Oliver: It's not a fail, it's just a very residential district. I probably wouldn't stay here on a first trip to Paris, but it's a great experience if you've been here before. Join us next week as we head to the canals of the 19th Arrondissement. Oliver and Lina: Bye-bye!