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We welcome to the show Steph Young, an independent Researcher & Author with number one Bestsellers in Amazon's Unexplained Mysteries, Ancient & Controversial Knowledge, and the Occult. She is addicted to researching all Paranormal, Supernatural, Esoteric & Enigmatic mysteries. Each book written seems to lead to further questions and searches for answers as the mysteries inevitably deepen & develop into ever more complex riddles in the spectrum of the Unknown. We discuss strange missing persons cases and cases of unusual deaths, both in the woods and in urban areas, and cross over to some of what David Paulides covers in his Missing 411 work. Most of it can be found in her latest book, Something in the Woods is Taking People. You can find Steph at her Facebook page. She also writes as Tessy Rawlins and writes on Angels, Near Death Experiences, and the like. Her darker material is under the name Stephen Young. And this is the Elisa Lam video we talk about... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicotinic acid, in its various forms, is the subject of a fairly heated debate over its fantastic properties when it comes to anti-aging, Schizophrenia, alcoholism, and trauma. This vitamin falls under the shadow of Dr. Abram Hoffer, a hotly debated character in the annals of psychiatric history. Conspiracy theories about the pharmaceutical-psychiatric industrial complex abound regarding Dr. Hoffer's ostensibly debunked studies. What's not debated is that he was a quintessential healer and highly committed to the advancement of orthomolecular medicine.I've been taking it for years; it's one of the most affordable anti-aging agents, and I think it's one of the best supplements to include in your daily stack.5:00 Scientific Research5:33 Niacin vs Niacinamide vs Nicotinamide7:13 The Niacin Flush9:16 History11:12 Vs Schizophrenia13:13 Vs Alcoholism16:16 For Trauma Survivors18:32 The B Vitamin from Outer Space?19:12 Antiaging Mechanism21:13 Obesity vs Antiaging23:45 Cognition25:09 Got wifi? Take Niacin28:09 B Vitamins are Mitochondrial Support28:57 Lowering Cholesterol30:01 Vs Anxiety30:49 The Fertility Vitamin37:54 Hunger Causing?40:01 Inositol Hexanicotinate40:37 Picamilon41:53 Food Sources42:46 Sources & Pricing47:08 Dosage and Usage48:42 Side Effects50:26 ConclusionRead Meta-Analysis

Your easy weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Superfan of the podcast for free – and enjoy the exclusive weekly Lock-in bonus section! ⁠ This week:→ Enigmatic duo Boards of Canada have beef with the White House. What on earth is going on?→ €55bn: the amount that hedge fund Pershing Square WON'T be paying to buy Universal Music Group, because it has rejected the offer.→ Last·fm was once so buzzy, a big US media corporation bought it for $280m. 19 years after that acquisition, it's going independent again. → Warner Music Group is on the verge of settling its lawsuit with US cookies chain Crumbl. But why are so many brands and retailers getting sued by major labels for their social posts?→ Another day, another 17 baffling trends on TikTok made up by young people to confuse older people. But the ‘text to song' trend IS both amusing and interesting…→ Talking of charts and rankings, a new site called Stream League wants to turn music releases into a fantasy-sports-style game…→ Do you use Google's Waze navigation app when driving? Have you always wished that its voice could be a bit more, well, a bit more Jamaican-music-royalty? Well, it's your lucky day!And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our ⁠⁠Patreon Superfans⁠⁠, Stu and Joe prop themselves up at the bar – in this week's bonus material: Joe tries to persuade Stu, who has never listened to a Boards of Canada album, to play one of them – with the promise of satanism, the occult, biblical allusions, mathematics, numerology, cults, and, by the sound of their new LP, the end of the world itself. Stuart has turned one of his messaging threads into a song; and he and Joe wonder if actually we need to think about music in a whole new way now.Stream League! Does Stu fancy himself as an A&R now? Does he sit back in his black leather chair with his finger steepled, nodding along as he listens to new song? We find out...===================================As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!Email us: ⁠⁠thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠See you next week!Stuart and Joe======TPOM online: http://tpom.uk/Support The Price of Music on Patreon:⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredgeFollow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpodFor sponsorship opportunities, please email - ⁠⁠joe@musically.com

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 64 *A new explanation for how stars explode  A new study suggests that neutrino which are some the least massive objects in the universe may trigger some of the biggest explosions in the cosmos – supernovae the explosive death of massive stars which are so bright they can outshine entire galaxies. *Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid A new study suggests the planet Neptune's distant moon Nereid may be the last of the ice giant's original satellites which somehow managed to survive a cosmic collision.. *A safe return to Earth for a hypersonic test vehicle Varda Space Industries' W-6 capsule has safely returned to Earth, parachuting down into the Australian outback. *The Science Report New study claims your eyes could indicate of how strong your bones are. Scientists confirm insects feel pain. Researchers show most Australian Wild Dogs have mostly dingo ancestry. Skeptics guide to bigfoot visits the Marines at Quantico.     Our Guests This Week: Dr Finn Stokes from Adelaide University Dr. Kirsty Duffy from Fermilab Dr. Jessica Turner from the University of Durham.     And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics  

It's time to start poetically vibing, Poetically, Enigmatic is back for another poetry exchange. This month, our theme is mother. So let's listen to these verses and vibe out.

Ball lightning manifests as luminous, spherical objects that appear during thunderstorms, floating unpredictably and defying conventional explanations of atmospheric electricity. Despite centuries of eyewitness reports and some instrumental recordings, scientists have yet to reach consensus on its formation or persistence. This episode explores historical accounts, leading scientific theories, and recent research illuminating one of nature's most bizarre phenomena

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: The Enigmatic Coffee Quest of Barcelona: Núria's Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-05-14-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Núria va arribar d'hora al seu lloc preferit, la torrefactora d'una petita però animada barriada de Barcelona.En: Núria arrived early at her favorite place, the roastery of a small but lively neighborhood in Barcelona.Ca: Els colors càlids de la fusta i l'aroma intens dels grans de cafè acabats de torrar la rebien cada matí.En: The warm colors of the wood and the intense aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans greeted her every morning.Ca: Era abril, a prop de la Diada de Sant Jordi, i les roses i els llibres omplien els carrers de màgia i cultura.En: It was April, close to Sant Jordi's Day, and roses and books filled the streets with magic and culture.Ca: Aquest any, la torrefactora celebrava el seu aniversari, i Núria havia treballat moltes nits per crear la barreja perfecta per l'ocasió.En: This year, the roastery was celebrating its anniversary, and Núria had worked many nights to create the perfect blend for the occasion.Ca: El seu secret, els grans de cafè especials, havien desaparegut misteriosament.En: Her secret, the special coffee beans, had mysteriously vanished.Ca: Sense aquests grans, no podia fer la seva mescla especial, i temia que l'esdeveniment no fos un èxit.En: Without these beans, she couldn't make her special blend, and she feared the event wouldn't be a success.Ca: Núria estava frustrada però decidida.En: Núria was frustrated but determined.Ca: Va començar la seva investigació preguntant als altres baristes i revisant les entregues.En: She began her investigation by asking the other baristas and reviewing the deliveries.Ca: De sobte, va recordar l'enigmàtic proveïdor, un home que sempre venia amb una jaqueta llarga i un somriure misteriós.En: Suddenly, she remembered the enigmatic supplier, a man who always came with a long coat and a mysterious smile.Ca: Es va debatre sobre si era prudent enfrontar-s'hi.En: She debated whether it was wise to confront him.Ca: Mentre buscava respostes, Núria va topar amb un petit paper dins el calaix del subministrament.En: While searching for answers, Núria stumbled across a small piece of paper in the supply drawer.Ca: Era una nota amb una pista críptica: "Els màgics grans dormen on la llum escriu històries.En: It was a note with a cryptic clue: "The magical beans sleep where the light writes stories."Ca: " Intrigada, va pensar en el lloc més especial per a ella: la taula propera a la finestra on sovint llegia mentre el sol de primavera il·luminava suaument.En: Intrigued, she thought of the most special place for her: the table near the window where she often read while the spring sun gently illuminated.Ca: Se'n va anar ràpidament fins allà i va trobar una petita capsa folrada amb el mateix tipus de fusta que cobria les parets del local.En: She quickly went there and found a small box lined with the same type of wood that covered the walls of the place.Ca: Dins, hi havia els grans de cafè especials, perfectament conservats.En: Inside, there were the special coffee beans, perfectly preserved.Ca: Algú els havia amagat com un petit joc per ella.En: Someone had hidden them as a little game for her.Ca: Amb els grans retrobats, Núria va poder preparar la seva mescla per a l'esdeveniment.En: With the beans found, Núria was able to prepare her blend for the event.Ca: La torrefactora va estar plena de clients que gaudien del sabor únic del seu cafè.En: The roastery was filled with customers enjoying the unique flavor of her coffee.Ca: Núria va rebre elogis pel seu criteri i dedicació.En: Núria received praise for her judgment and dedication.Ca: Després de l'esdeveniment, era clar que la seva determinació havia obert noves portes.En: After the event, it was clear that her determination had opened new doors.Ca: Els seus companys la miraven amb respecte renovat, i ella mateixa sentia una confiança creixent en les seves capacitats.En: Her colleagues looked at her with renewed respect, and she herself felt a growing confidence in her abilities.Ca: Havia après que el treball en equip i la passió feien la vida més saborosa.En: She had learned that teamwork and passion made life more flavorful.Ca: Com la barreja de cafè perfecte, les relacions milloraven amb el toc just de cada ingredient important.En: Like the perfect coffee blend, relationships improved with just the right touch of every important ingredient. Vocabulary Words:the roastery: la torrefactorathe aroma: l'aromafreshly: acabatsthe supplier: el proveïdorvanished: desaparegutenigmatic: enigmàticthe coat: la jaquetathe note: la notacryptic: crípticathe drawer: el calaixsupplies: subministramentpreserved: conservatsthe clue: la pistathe event: l'esdevenimentpraise: elogisthe judge: el criterithe fragrance: l'aromathe celebration: l'aniversarithe council: el criterithe neighborhood: la barriadadetermination: determinacióconfidence: confiançateamwork: treball en equiprespect: respecteingredients: ingredientsbaristas: baristesilluminated: il·luminavasuccess: èxitlively: animadaspecial blend: barreja especial

The Enigmatic Crew, 40min., USA Directed by Mark Buerck Five best friends: Tony, Leo, Jimmy, Jason, and Kevin reunite during spring break of March 2024 after being drifted apart due to their commitments of their College Education. They all spend the whole day together, hanging out, catching up on life, and discuss their past and their plans for the future. Especially their future plans to go on vacation together. As the day goes by, they see plans won't go their way, they fight, but eventually get through it as best friends should. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Timothy P. Brown, a distinguished contributor from FootballArchaeology.com, joins us to illuminate the extraordinary life of Eddie Eagan, a figure whose achievements span both the realms of football and the Olympics. Eagan's remarkable narrative is not merely one of athletic prowess; it is a testament to his multifaceted talents, having attained Olympic gold in both boxing and bobsledding. Initially a college football player at the University of Denver, Eagan's journey took him through the tumult of World War I, where he distinguished himself not only in sports but also through military service. Following the war, he participated in the Inter-Allied Games, ultimately paving the way for his subsequent Olympic success. This episode delves into the nuanced intersections of Eagan's athletic career and the broader historical context, offering listeners an enriching exploration of a truly unique individual in the annals of sports history.This episode stems from Tim's recent post titled: Eddie Eagan: College Football Player, and Summer and Winter OlympianDon't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive.Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga.*OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" on the 1903 Franklin All-StarsDrop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel.Contact us directly at PigskinDispatch@Gmail.comMiss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. The podcast episode presents an intriguing exploration of Eddie Eagan's life, one that embodies the spirit of perseverance and versatility. Egan's story is particularly captivating due to his unique accomplishments across diverse athletic arenas, notably as a gold medalist in both boxing and bobsledding—an extraordinary feat that underscores his exceptional athletic capabilities. The discussion unfolds with an introduction to Eagan's early life in Colorado, where he demonstrated his prowess in boxing and football, ultimately leading to his enrollment at the University of Denver.The narrative transitions into Eagan's military service during World War I, which not only interrupted his academic pursuits but also provided him with a platform to showcase his athletic talents at the Inter-Allied Games. This event served as a crucial stepping stone for Eagan, propelling him to the 1920 Olympics where he achieved significant acclaim by winning a gold medal in boxing. His subsequent return to Yale marked the beginning of his influence on collegiate athletics, as he established a formal boxing program that would pave the way for future champions. The conversation further illustrates Eagan's remarkable adaptability, as he transitioned from a summer Olympic champion to a winter Olympic gold medalist in bobsledding in 1932, reflecting his diverse skill set and determination.This episode not only recounts Eagan's athletic milestones but also contextualizes them within the historical framework of the early 20th century—a time when global conflict shaped the lives of many. The hosts engage thoughtfully with the complexities of Eagan's experiences, inviting listeners to appreciate the interconnectedness of sports, history, and individual narrative. Eagan emerges not simply as a champion but as a symbol of the resilience and multifaceted nature of the human experience, inspiring admiration for his ability to navigate the challenges of his time while leaving an indelible mark on the world of athletics.

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Unearthing Secrets of the Enigmatic Fruške Gore Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-05-05-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У пролеће, када су планине Фрушке Горе биле обавијене зеленилом и цветним ливадама, тајанствени храм у густом шуми је позивао ретке путнике.En: In the spring, when the planine Fruške Gore were enveloped in greenery and flower-filled meadows, a mysterious temple in the dense forest called out to the few travelers.Sr: У том храму, сваки Врбица, мистериозни артефакт је нестајао, остављајући иза себе само мистерије.En: In that temple, every Vrbica, a mysterious artifact would disappear, leaving behind only mysteries.Sr: Лука, одани историчар, стајао је пред тим храмом.En: Luka, a devoted historian, stood before that temple.Sr: За њега, ово место није било обично.En: To him, this place was not ordinary.Sr: Било је то место његових предака.En: It was the place of his ancestors.Sr: Лука је желео да пронађе артефакт како би сачувао његове тајне.En: Luka wanted to find the artifact to preserve its secrets.Sr: Овог пролећа, Лука је одлучио да не ради сам.En: This spring, Luka decided not to work alone.Sr: Позвао је Марију, локалну водичку, која је знала све путе у шуми.En: He invited Marija, a local guide who knew all the paths in the forest.Sr: Марија је памтила сваки мит и легенду области.En: Marija remembered every myth and legend of the area.Sr: А ту је био и Стефан, новинар који је сумњао у истинитост легенде.En: And then there was Stefan, a journalist who doubted the truth of the legend.Sr: Али Лука је веровао да ће Стефан успети да донесе ново светло на мистерију.En: But Luka believed that Stefan would be able to shed new light on the mystery.Sr: „Марија,“ рекао је док су се пењали уз камените степенице, „да ли је истина да постоји тајни пролаз у храму?En: "Marija," he said as they climbed the stone steps, "is it true that there is a secret passage in the temple?"Sr: “Марија је климнула главом.En: Marija nodded.Sr: „Постоје скривени ходници, али не улазе сви.En: "There are hidden corridors, but not everyone can enter.Sr: Потребна је вера.En: Faith is required."Sr: “Док су пролазили кроз тајновите одаје, Стефан је наставио да поставља питања.En: As they passed through the mysterious chambers, Stefan continued to ask questions.Sr: „Шта ако артефакт никада није ни постојао?En: "What if the artifact never existed?Sr: Можда је само легенда?En: Maybe it's just a legend?"Sr: “Лука се угризао за усну, али се уздржао.En: Luka bit his lip but restrained himself.Sr: За њега, то је било лично.En: To him, it was personal.Sr: Храма је био део његове породице, скривена нит његове историје.En: The temple was part of his family, a hidden thread of his history.Sr: Али Стефанова питања су била неопходна.En: But Stefan's questions were necessary.Sr: Њихова потрага их је водила до тајне собе, осветљене само зрацима светлости који су се пробијали кроз пукотине.En: Their search led them to a secret room, illuminated only by rays of light breaking through the cracks.Sr: На зиду су били древни симболи.En: Ancient symbols adorned the walls.Sr: У ваздуху се осећала нелагодност.En: Tension lingered in the air.Sr: „Ово је то,“ рекао је Лука, смештајући руку на камени зид.En: "This is it," Luka said, placing his hand on the stone wall.Sr: Али нешто је било другачије.En: But something was different.Sr: Симболи су говорили о опасности.En: The symbols spoke of danger.Sr: Стефан је тада открио Лукину везу са храмом.En: Stefan then uncovered Luka's connection to the temple.Sr: „Зато си толико упоран,“ рекао је.En: "That's why you're so persistent," he said.Sr: „Твоја историја.En: "Your history."Sr: “Лука је кимнуо.En: Luka nodded.Sr: „Али сада верујем да је боље да тајне остају скривене.En: "But now I believe it's better for the secrets to remain hidden."Sr: “Одлучили су.En: They made their decision.Sr: Артефакт је био испред њих, али нису га дирали.En: The artifact lay before them, but they did not touch it.Sr: Одлучили су да заштите тајне храма.En: They decided to protect the temple's secrets.Sr: Заједно, заклели су се да ће оставити ово место у миру.En: Together, they pledged to leave this place in peace.Sr: Лука је научио важну лекцију.En: Luka learned an important lesson.Sr: Важно је делити терет, веровати другима.En: It's important to share the burden and trust others.Sr: Марија и Стефан су сада били његови савезници, чувари храма.En: Marija and Stefan were now his allies, guardians of the temple.Sr: И тако, храм Фрушке Горе остао је скривен, пуним мистерија које је само неколико њих разумело.En: And so, the temple of Fruške Gore remained hidden, full of mysteries that only a few understood.Sr: Али тајне су биле сигурне, у срцима оних којима је било важно да их поштују.En: But the secrets were safe, in the hearts of those who truly understood the importance of respecting them. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: обавијенеmeadows: ливадамаdevoted: оданиartifact: артефактpreserve: сачуваоguide: водичкуpaths: путеmyth: митdoubted: сумњаоshed: донесеfaith: вераcorridors: ходнициchambers: одајеtension: нелагодностilluminated: осветљенеrays: зрацимаsymbols: симболиlingered: осећалаpersisted: упоранthread: нитrestrained: уздржаоuncovered: откриоpledged: заклелиprotect: заштитеburden: теретallies: савезнициguardians: чувариremained: остаоsecrets: тајнеimportance: важно

The Outer Realm welcomes back Lorilei Potvin, fellow UPRN Host of The Angel Rock Date: April 16th, 2026 EP: 707 TOPIC: Tonight we offer another instalment of the popular The " Celebrity Mystery Series". (as requested) Lorilei and I will be delving into the the Enigmatic Jim Morrison. His life was a mystery and his " death" was no different. Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Michelle Desrochers and The Outer Realm :https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you All!!! About Lorilei: Lorilei Potvin a Canadian Clairvoyant Medium, Crystal Reiki Master/Energy Healer, Akashic Records Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Spiritual Teacher/Mentor, Internet Radio Host/Podcaster, Humanitarian Activist & Registered Nurse. She is also very knowledgeable about The Paranormal, having lived in an extremely haunted Home for 11 + years. Lorilei has shared her story on The Travel Channel's “Paranormal Survivor”, in Season 4, Episode 9, called “Demonic Hauntings”(here's a link to the Episode: https://youtu.be/OkoOcAL-Feg Lorilei's 2 shows are “The Angel Rock” on Mondays from 6pm-8pm EST & she co-hosts “Beneath The Hollow Moon " with Kerrilynn Shellhorn on Thursday Nights , 7pm-9pm EST, with David Hanzel; both shows are on United Public Radio Network or UPRN, out of New Orleans, Louisiana. Both shows can be seen LIVE-STREAMED from Her YouTube channel below, as well as Our Network YouTube channels, Facebook Page & anywhere podcasts &/or Talk Radio is carried. Find Her Here: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelRock My YouTube channel: https://www.YouTube.com/c/TheAngelRockWithLorileiPotvin

Fluent Fiction - French: Mystery in Montmartre: The Enigmatic Letter Unlocked Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-04-14-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le printemps éclaire Montmartre d'une lumière douce et chaude.En: Spring illuminates Montmartre with a gentle and warm light.Fr: Les fleurs éclosent, embaumant l'air de parfums sucrés.En: The flowers bloom, perfuming the air with sweet scents.Fr: Les rues pavées résonnent des pas pressés des habitants et des touristes, tous attirés par les cafés pittoresques et les talents des artistes de rue.En: The cobblestone streets echo with the hurried footsteps of residents and tourists, all drawn to the quaint cafes and the talents of street artists.Fr: Au milieu de ce tableau se trouve la petite librairie de Lucien, un endroit où les livres racontent mille et une histoires.En: In the middle of this scene stands Lucien's small bookstore, a place where books tell a thousand and one stories.Fr: C'est ici, à la librairie de Lucien, qu'un étrange mystère commence.En: It is here, in Lucien's bookstore, that a strange mystery begins.Fr: Un matin clair de Pâques, alors que l'odeur des croissants encore chauds flotte dans l'air, Lucien découvre, dans un vieux livre poussiéreux, une lettre mystérieuse.En: On a clear Easter morning, as the scent of freshly baked croissants wafts through the air, Lucien discovers a mysterious letter in an old dusty book.Fr: La lettre est énigmatique, écrite dans un code complexe.En: The letter is enigmatic, written in a complex code.Fr: Lucien, fasciné par les puzzles, décide de résoudre ce mystère coûte que coûte.En: Fascinated by puzzles, Lucien decides to solve this mystery at all costs.Fr: Lucien se tourne vers Noémie, une étudiante en histoire de l'art qui passe souvent par la librairie.En: Lucien turns to Noémie, an art history student who often stops by the bookstore.Fr: Elle aime tant Montmartre, ce quartier vibrant de couleurs et d'histoires.En: She loves Montmartre, this neighborhood vibrant with colors and stories.Fr: Elle accueille le défi avec enthousiasme, son intérêt pour les mystères piqué au vif.En: She welcomes the challenge with enthusiasm, her interest in mysteries piqued.Fr: Cependant, Lucien remarque quelque chose d'étrange.En: However, Lucien notices something strange.Fr: Thibault, un écrivain discret et régulier de la librairie, observe toujours le livre et la lettre d'un œil attentif.En: Thibault, a discreet and regular writer at the bookstore, always observes the book and the letter with a keen eye.Fr: Y aurait-il un lien entre lui et la lettre ?En: Could there be a link between him and the letter?Fr: Lucien se méfie, mais il cache ses soupçons.En: Lucien is suspicious, but he hides his suspicions.Fr: Il veut d'abord comprendre ce code secret.En: He wants to first understand this secret code.Fr: Ensemble, Lucien et Noémie travaillent d'arrache-pied.En: Together, Lucien and Noémie work tirelessly.Fr: Ils passent des jours à analyser chaque symbole, chaque mot, dans l'espoir de révéler le secret de la lettre.En: They spend days analyzing each symbol, each word, hoping to unveil the letter's secret.Fr: La tension monte, surtout quand ils se rendent compte qu'une autre personne semble aussi intéressée par leur découverte.En: The tension rises, especially when they realize that another person also seems interested in their discovery.Fr: Thibault devient de plus en plus agité.En: Thibault becomes increasingly agitated.Fr: L'apothéose du mystère surgit dans un après-midi où le soleil d'or inonde la librairie.En: The climax of the mystery arises one afternoon when the golden sun floods the bookstore.Fr: Lucien, Noémie et Thibault se confrontent.En: Lucien, Noémie, and Thibault face each other.Fr: La vérité éclate.En: The truth emerges.Fr: Thibault a toujours su quelque chose.En: Thibault has always known something.Fr: La lettre est la clé d'une peinture oubliée, une œuvre d'un artiste célèbre conservée dans un recoin caché d'une maison de Montmartre.En: The letter is the key to a forgotten painting, a work by a famous artist stored in a hidden corner of a Montmartre house.Fr: La découverte de la peinture est un coup de maître, un héritage inestimable pour le monde de l'art.En: The discovery of the painting is a masterstroke, an invaluable heritage for the art world.Fr: Lucien est ravi, sa confiance en ses compagnons grandie.En: Lucien is thrilled, his trust in his companions grown.Fr: Noémie trouve dans ce mystère une passion renouvelée pour sa carrière.En: Noémie finds in this mystery a renewed passion for her career.Fr: Quant à Thibault, il peut maintenant s'accepter tel qu'il est, un écrivain avec une part d'ombre mais riche d'émotions.En: As for Thibault, he can now accept himself as he is, a writer with a shadowy side but rich in emotions.Fr: Tous trois, unis par cette aventure, savourent leur victoire chocolat chaud en main, souriant aux doux reflets qu'offre le printemps parisien.En: All three, united by this adventure, savor their victory with hot chocolate in hand, smiling at the gentle reflections offered by the Parisian spring.Fr: Ils sont prêts pour de nouvelles aventures, ensemble.En: They are ready for new adventures, together.Fr: Leurs amitiés à jamais gravées dans l'histoire des ruelles de Montmartre.En: Their friendships forever etched in the history of Montmartre's streets. Vocabulary Words:spring: le printempslight: la lumièreflowers: les fleurscobblestone: rues pavéesresidents: les habitantsquaint: pittoresquesbookstore: la librairiescents: les parfumsfootsteps: les pasmystery: un mystèreletter: une lettredusty: poussiéreuxkeen: attentifsymbol: le symboletension: la tensionclimax: l'apothéosepainting: une peinturemasterstroke: un coup de maîtreheritage: un héritagetrust: la confiancecareer: la carrièrehidden: cachéagitated: agitétruth: la véritéfamous: célèbresuccess: la victoirecorner: un recoinwriter: un écrivainreflection: les refletsneighborhood: le quartier

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 7, Steel Ball Run: First Stage We are thrilled to release the first half of our discussion of the double length part 7 premiere episode. In this one we cover first impressions, interview content, and recap and discuss up to the beginning of Johnny's backstory flashback. Enigmatic cowboys, big beautiful untame horses and mysterious balls are afoot! Stay tuned for the second half one week from this episode's release.

This was the first podcast I did on AI in 2024: https://drlaurendeville.com/podcasts/what-the-bible-says-about-artificial-intelligence And these are the rest of my notes, if you want to visit some of the verses I didn't read... שָׁמַע šāmaʿ: - to hear, listen to, obey, discern, perceive, understand- Listening to God specifically, and obeying: - Solomon's request (1 Kings 3:9): what he asks for is a heart that שָׁמַע šāmaʿ - to hear, listen to, obey, discern, perceive, that he might שָׁפַט šāp̄aṭ - judge, govern, vindicate, punish, and בִּין bîn - discern, understand, consider between good and evil. God gives him a heart that is חָכָם - ḥāḵām - wise, skilful, shrewd, learned, prudent, as well as בִּין bîn - discern, understand, consider between good and evil. - Gen 22:18: Abraham obeys God and was willing to offer Isaac (and now all the nations of the earth will be blessed), and then God reiterates this promise to Isaac (Gen 26:5) - Ex 15:26: If the people will listen and do God's commandments, they will be healed - Ex 23:22: if the people will listen, God will fight against their enemies - Ex 24:27: The people promise they will do what God said - (and many more examples of listening to God and obeying, esp in Psalms)- God's šāmaʿ to our prayers--if He hears, He responds (1 John 5:14-15) - Gen 16:11: He heard Hagar's distress and told her she'd have Ishmael - Gen 17:20: Abraham asks God to bless Ishmael and God agrees - Gen 29:33: Leah's prayers to God for children because she is hated - Ex 2:24: God heard the groanings of the Israelites - (and many, many more)- Listening and taking action (whether the action is good or bad, doing what the other person wanted or not--what is heard just prompts a response): - Gen 3:8: Adam and Eve šāmaʿ God after they ate the fruit, and hid themselves. - Gen 3:17 Adam šāmaʿ Eve (hearkened to): he ate the fruit when she asked him to. - Gen 11:7: God confused speech at the Tower of Babel so that they would not šāmaʿ each other - Gen 14:14: Abram heard (šāmaʿ) Lot was taken captive, and it caused him to gather an army - Gen 16:2: Sarai told Abram to sleep with Hagar, and he listened (šāmaʿ) to her - Gen 18:10: Sarai overhears (šāmaʿ) God's promise of a child... but her response is to laugh - Gen 27:5: Rebekah overhears (šāmaʿ) Isaac's word to Esau and takes matters into her own hands. - (and many, many more) שָׂכַל śāḵal: to be prudent, be circumspect, wisely understand, prosper, skill. Interesting that the same word means the knowledge of how to act, and also to prosper and gain favor - cause and effect are wrapped up in the same word. - Incidentally, the same word (sāḵāl), but spelled with a samekh (סָכָל) instead of a shin (שָׂכַל), means fool (Ecclesiastes 2:19, 7:17, 10:3, 10:14, Jeremiah 4:22, 5:21) - samekh סָ root meaning: a shield, leaning on, "supporting" or, in a negative sense, "blocking" (blocking one from God's wisdom) - vs shin שָׂ: A letter of fire, illumination, light - This is the word used in Gen 3:6, describing the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil. It apparently thus also means the ability to choose your allegiance. It is spelled there with a shin... - To understand the bigger picture and act accordingly: - Deut 32:29: "O that they were wise, that they understood (śāḵal) this, that they would consider their latter end!" - 1 Sam 18:5: "And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely (śāḵal): and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants." - Same word twice - for emphasis? 1 Sam 18:15: "Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself (śāḵal) very wisely (śāḵal), he was afraid of him." - Ps 32: 8: "I will instruct thee (śāḵal) and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye." - Prov 1:2-3: This is the purpose of Proverbs: - "To know wisdom (hok-maw) and instruction; to perceive (bîn) the words of understanding (bînâ), To receive the instruction of wisdom (śāḵal), justice, and judgment (mišpāṭ), and equity." - This is the action as well as the adjective in most Proverbs translated "wise": 10:5, 10:19, 14:35, 15:24, 16:20, 16:23 (here it was the verb, to teach), 17:2, 19:14 (translated prudent here), 21:11 (here it's the passive verb, is instructed), 21:2 (here it's to consider), 21:16 (understanding here), - Isa 44:18: Jesus quoted this about people not understanding his parables " They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand (śāḵal)" - To prosper or to have favor: - Deut 29:9: "Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper (śāḵal) in all that ye do." - Joshua 1:7-8: "Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper (śāḵal) whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success (śāḵal)." - Also used for this meaning in Proverbs: 17:8- To be skillful: Dan 1:4, 1:17 (describing the Hebrew children) - In Job 34:35, Elihu speaking: "Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom (śāḵal)."- Prophecies of Jesus having śāḵal: Isaiah 52:13 Wisdom: חָכְמָה: (hok-maw):—skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. - "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom," Ps 111:10, and "For the LORD giveth wisdom" (Prov 2:6). You can't have wisdom apart from His counsel (Prov 21:30).- God made the earth with wisdom (Jer 10:12, 51:15, Ps 104:24)- Humility precedes wisdom (Prov 11:2)--because fear of the Lord is a posture of humility (Prov 15:33, 1 Pet 5:6-7, Matt 5:3, 5). - If instead you trust in your own heart (reasoning), you are a fool - but wisdom will deliver you from trouble (Prov 28:26). - But too much wisdom can also somehow lead to pride, and pervert: Isaiah 47:10, Eze 48:4-17 (allegory of Satan) - and "knowledge puffs up" (1 Cor 8:1)- It's "the principal thing" (Prov 4:7), better than anything else we can desire (Prov 8:11, 16:16).- It described the Israelites if they followed God's laws (Deut 4:6), leaders anointed by God with the wisdom to lead (Deut 34:9) - For children, physical discipline eventually teaches wisdom (Prov 29:15).- An example: 2 Sam 20:22: the Israelite woman whose city is besieged because Sheba son of Bichri, a rebel against King David, was within. She speaks to Joab, finds out they want Sheba and if they give him up, Joab will spare the city. So "in her wisdom" (hok-maw) she promises they will throw his head to them over the wall. They do so, and Joab and his army departs. This is wisdom: not simply reacting with the typical emotions of anger, fear, etc from being besieged, but instead identifying and articulating both problem and solution. - Elihu says that he will teach Job and his three friends, who accuse God, wisdom (Job 33:33). - He later says that it is God who puts wisdom and understanding in our hearts (Job 38:36), and that he deprived animals of the same ability. A person who lacks understanding can only be controlled with physical consequences, by contrast (Prov 10:13) - and kids have to start out learning by physical discipline (Prov 29:15) as they are inherently foolish. - Numbering our days leads to wisdom (Ps 90:12) - bc we're "redeeming the time bc the days are evil?" (Eph 5:16) This sounds like wisdom is also discerning what truly matters vs what is passing away. - 2 Chron 1:10: in this version Solomon does ask for חָכְמָה: (khok-maw), and knowledge מַדָּע madāʿ- Then 1 Kings 3:28: after Solomon's judgment between the two would-be mothers (where he infers from the story that the real mother will love the child more than herself, and uses that to reveal hearts), the people conclude that he has חָכְמָה: (khok-maw). The Queen of Sheba came and asked him hard questions and there was nothing he couldn't answer (1 Kings 10:1-9).- Jesus displayed this kind of wisdom: - Prophesied: Isaiah 11:2 "And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD" In the NT: akouō (to hear, hearken, give audience): carries a similar "and to understand and obey/respond" implication as does šāmaʿ: Matt 15:10, 17:5, 18:15, Mark 7:14, Mark 12:29, Luke 8:21, 9:35, 10:16, 11:28, John 6:60, 8:23, 8:47, John 10:20, John 11:41-42- Matt 7:24, Luke 9:47-48: the man who hears and does what Jesus says is like the house built on the rock- John 5:25: those who hear Jesus (and respond) will have life--spiritually and literally (v 28)- If the people in the cities don't hear your words, shake the dust off your feet: Matt 10:14, Mark 6:11 - Matt 10:27: preach whatever you akouō from Me- Matt 12:42, Luke 11:31: The Queen of Sheba went to akouō Solomon's wisdom- Luke 10:39: Mary prioritized hearing Jesus- John 10:3, 16, 27: the sheep hear His voice- John 16:13 The Holy Spirit tells us what He hears from the Father- "He who has ears to hear, let him hear": Matt 11:15, 13:9, 13:43, Mark 4:9, 4:33, 7:16, 8:18, Luke 8:8, 14:35- Those who heard and understood were astonished: Mark 6:2- Luke 16:29-31: Those who hear Moses and the prophets and understand what they hear will also hear about Jesus (because they pointed to Him)- Matt 11:4-5, Luke 7:22: John's disciples were to go back and tell him what they had seen and heard- Luke 10:24: Wise men of old desired to hear what the disciples heard - He speaks in parables bc the people don't have ears to hear: Matt 13:13-18, Mark 4:12, 4:23, Luke 8:10 - The parable of the sower: those who hear but don't understand have nothing to take root. This is the precondition for wisdom. Matt 13:19, Mark 4:15, Luke 8:12 - But if you do understand, you still have to maintain single focus so it's not choked out: Matt 13:20-23, Mark 4:16-20, Luke 8:13-15- "Take heed what/how you hear" precedes "with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you" (Mark 4:24, Luke 8:18: what you listen to (and respond to) determines the direction of your life. - Also often used to just mean to hear with your ears (many places) phronimos (intelligent, wise, prudent, i.e. mindful of one's interests)- Matt 7:24: the man who builds his house upon a rock by doing what Jesus says rather than just hearing it is phronimos - Matt 24:45, Luke 12:42: the wise servant is the one whom the Master will find doing what he was told, when the Master returns. - Matt 25: the parable of the wise virgins (also prepared with oil); the parable of the talents right after this seems to imply the same (looking ahead and making the most of what we've been given) though the word 'wise' doesn't appear there. - Luke 12:42-48: describes the foolish servants who know the will of their master but when he returns, he finds them disobeying. - Matt 10:16: wise as serpents, harmless as doves: - AW: This means we aren’t totally defenseless. Wisdom is a powerful force that gives us an advantage. - Luke 16:8: the parable of the unjust steward - he's called wise (shrewd) for looking out for his own interests. (Still not sure what the point of this parable was) Sophia: wisdom, broad and full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters. The varied knowledge of things human and divine, acquired by acuteness and experience, and summed up in maxims and proverbs, the science and learning, the act of interpreting dreams and always giving the sagest advice, the intelligence evinced in discovering the meaning of some mysterious number or vision, devout and proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill and discretion in imparting Christian truth, the knowledge and practice of the requisites for godly and upright living; supreme intelligence, such as belongs to God.- Matt 12:42, Luke 11:31: Jesus used this word to describe Solomon's wisdom - Acts 7:10 same word describes Joseph, and 7:22: Moses - Matt 13:54, Mark 6:2: the people said Jesus had this after listening to his teachings and were astonished- Luke 12:11-12, 21:15: God promises to give His followers such godly wisdom that none of our adversaries would be able to resist it - Acts 6:10: example of this - 1 Cor 1:17, 2:5: and yet Paul says the wisdom of words is insufficient; the gospel needs power to back it. That's because (worldly) wisdom wouldn't receive it--the world considers godly wisdom foolishness (1 Cor 1:19). The wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God are diametrically opposed! (1 Cor 1:20-25) - 1 Cor 2:6-8: Paul again contrasts the wisdom "of this age" with the wisdom of God. (Makes me think of sāḵāl - same word, two spellings, one meaning foolish, depicting that the person is blocked off from God's wisdom, and one meaning wise, and the letter means that he is guided by the light of God's wisdom). Even so, the natural man considers the things of God foolish (1 Cor 2:14), and God likewise considers the wisdom of this world foolish (1 Cor 3:19-20). - Jesus also said God hid Him from the "wise and prudent" (of that age) and revealed them to babes (Matt 11:25).- James 1:5: we can ask God for sophia- Matt 5: The Beatitudes teach an inversion of the world's wisdom: how the world actually works. - It's summed up with Matt 6:33 (and Luke 12:22-34): "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." - Matt 10:27-31 says similar: don't fear men; fear God (trusting that He loves you). Live in single-minded allegiance to Him. And 11:39: "He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it." If you "find your life" apart from Him, you've lost everything: the ultimate foolishness. He repeats this: Matt 16:25-26 - and Deny yourself, take up your cross - if you desire to save your life you'll lose it, and if you lose your life for Him you'll find it (Luke 9:23-27, John 12:25). - As you do this, by abiding in Him, You get whatever you desire (John 15:7-8, 16) - Mary and Martha: another lesson about singleness of focus on Him being the most important thing (Luke 10:38-42). - Luke 11:33-36: it takes light and a receptive eye to see. Jesus is always shining - It’s our eyes that don’t see. Jesus was telling us how to get our eyes opened to His light: we have to be single in our focus on Him. The Greek word that was translated “eye” in this verse is “OPHTHALMOS.” Vine’s Expository Dictionary defines this Greek word as “singleness of motive.” If our attention is divided, however, we will have the darkness of this world in us instead of God’s light. - So it isn't that we have to have "VIEW" rather than a POINT of view in order to see the bigger picture. Rather, our point of view needs to be fixed on Him, and then everything else will find its proper alignment. - True leaders must serve all (Mark 9:35, 10:43-45, Luke 22:26). Last will be first, and first will be last (Mark 10:31, Luke 13:30). If you humble yourself you will be exalted, and if you exalt yourself you will be humbled (Luke 14:11, 18:14). - What you give, you get back and then some (Luke 6:38, 14:14, 18:29-30) - Luke 12:16-21: Conversely, a fool is one who lays up treasure for himself in this life. - Luke 19:12-27: the parable of the minas: The wicked servant was motivated by fear; he didn't trust the master's heart, and didn't use what he had. So he lost even that. - He draws a hard line: all in or all out (Luke 11:22)-- because this is a war (Luke 9:58-62). You must comparatively hate everyone, even your own life, in comparison to Him (Luke 14:26). No one is neutral. He describes opponents in adversarial language ("lambs among wolves", Luke 10:3), and everything hinges on what people do with the message of the Kingdom (10:11-16). You either love the light or love the darkness (John 3:19-21). - So many parables Matt 24:45, Matt 25, Luke 12:42-48, Luke 13:24-30) are about servants doing what their master wants while he is away so that he will find them so doing when he returns... probably bc the point is "redeem the time bc the days are evil" (Eph 5:16) and numbering our days gives wisdom (Ps 90). It seems the point is, time is short, and the stakes are very high, so be single-minded in your focus on Jesus and the Kingdom. - Luke 14:25-33: Just as a king wouldn’t engage in war without thoroughly considering all the possible outcomes, so no one should attempt to become a disciple of Jesus without counting the cost. It would be better never to start following Jesus than to start and then turn back (Luke 9:62 and 2 Peter 2:20-22). - The rest of the Sermon on the Mount: teaches that what matters isn't actions (as all their teachers had told them), but motive--and ultimately this goes back to allegiance. - Matt 11:28: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and heavy laden" - with trying to follow the law. So stop both trying to be good enough, and also trying to follow your own wisdom. - Spirit vs flesh: allegiance determines this too. We have to come to Him, and He will give us the Spirit, without which we cannot successfully worship Him (John 4:24). Outwardly keeping the OT was all in the flesh, and it would never work. It was never meant to. Only the Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing (John 6:63).- He repeatedly says, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" (Matt 11:15, 13:9), and explains that those who have [wisdom] will get more, and those who have chosen not to hear and see will lose even what they have (Matt 13:10-17) - The parable of the sower: God's word brings wisdom (Prov 21:30), but the people have to hear and understand (šāmaʿ). If they don't, the enemy will steal it right away (13:19). The one who hears, understands, and receives with joy, but has no root--he might šāmaʿ, but if he doesn't śāḵal (act accordingly), he won't bear fruit either. Same with the one who is choked with the cares of the world. But the one who both šāmaʿ (hears and understands) and śāḵal (acts accordingly, is a doer of the word) is the one who will bear a harvest--seeking the Kingdom and letting God bring the supply for their needs and increase. - The parable of the two sons: the one who says he won't do the will of the father but does has truly śāḵal, while the one who says ok and doesn't is just a hypocrite: Matt 21:28-32 - In dealing with the Pharisees: their "wisdom" said good was following the law, and anyone who didn't do so according to their own teachings must be evil. The people surely could have been confused by what is good and what is evil. So Jesus clarifies: - makes the distinction of the spirit vs the letter of the law (Matt 9:11-13, 12:3-8, 12:11-12, 15:17-20, John 7:22-24) -- and also illustrates how they've added their own "letters of the law" and elevated those above what God actually said (Matt 15:3-9) - Uses the logic of motive (a house divided cannot stand): Matt 12:24-30, Luke 11:16-22). - tells the people to judge good and evil by the fruit it produces: Matt 12:33-35 - When they're trying to trap them, He: - turns the tables and asks them a question He knows they won't answer for political reasons: Matt 21:23-27 (John's baptism: from heaven or men), Matt 22:41-45 (how David can call his son 'Lord' - bc He's also God, which they didn't want to admit) - gives them an accurate non-answer: Matt 22:15-22 (the image of Caesar on the denarius) - answers the real question, rather than the one they were asking: Matt 22:23-33 (is there a resurrection of the dead?)- Enigmatic, dark sayings: Matt 8:20-22, 9:16-17, 12:31-32, Matt 13:35 (prophesied that this would be the case, in Ps 78:2) - He seems to jump topics without bothering to explain the connection (Matt 12:38-42: the pharisees ask for a sign. He says they'll get the sign of the prophet Jonah - in retrospect we know this was his death and resurrection. Then because they still won't believe, they will be condemned... and says "this wicked generation" will be like a wicked spirit cast out that then returns and brings more evil spirits, 12:43-45) - He jumps from one metaphor to another without explaining the connection (from the parable of the sower - God's word - to a lamp - God's word too) and then just says "if anyone has ears to hear, let him hear" (Mark 4:21-22). Then "take heed what you hear" - if you steward and obey the word you have been given, you'll get more. But he never says that this refers to the word explicitly either (Mark 4:24-25) - Luke 12: all over the place: the "do not worry" passage, followed by servants being faithful while their master is away, followed by Christ bringing division on the earth within families, and then "discern the time," and then "make peace with your adversary" -- are these related? - He speaks to John's disciples in a riddle only John will likely understand (Matt 11:2-6) - In what way is the kingdom of God "tiny" only to later grow and become large? (Luke 13:18-21) and what is the point of saying so? - He just changes the subject to what He wants to talk about (Matt 12:48-50): "your mother and brothers are here," and he says, "those who are my mother and brothers are those who do the will of My Father." - Another example: Luke 12:14-15: someone comes to him and asks him to arbitrate inheritance between brothers. He says that's not his job, and then warns the crowd against covetousness. - He clearly understood the foundations of how the world worked--why things were the way they were. Everyone around him saw only the carnal, visible, literal reality, and lived and reacted on that level. He was frustrated by this, and tried to teach: - What matters is not external actions, but the motive of the heart, which eventually comes out in words (Matt 15:16-20) - Reality bows the knee to faith: Matt 16:8-11, 17:20-21, 18:18-20, 21:21-22, Mark 11:22-24 - This is why He was so impressed with the Centurion: he understood that Jesus' authority transcended the physical world (Luke 7:9). Everyone else was so focused on the practical reality that this never even occurred to them. - Jesus met people on this physical level and gave them evidence (Luke 24:38-43) but said that wasn't the highest form of faith (John 20:29) - He understood the big picture: not just what was, but why things were the way they were, God's original purpose, and how He fit in (Luke 4:18-21, 24:25-27) - Because He knew context, rather than just the words and commands of scripture, Satan couldn't twist it to trap Him either (Luke 4:2-12.) - All the prophets that the Pharisees spent their life studying pointed to Jesus, and they missed it (Matt 16:2-4, John 5:38-40, 46-47)... because they were focusing on keeping the literal letter of the law (to the point of physical phylacteries, from Deut 6:8). It seems to never have occurred to them why things were the way they were. - I suspect their focus on minutiae and not on the underlying realities was also what allowed them to stop looking at the Lord as their source, which led to misplaced priorities, and greed (John 2:16 - buying and selling at the temple). I can see how they might have justified this, that it didn't *preclude* prayer and sacrifice to have a little side business going there too. But it revealed the focus of their hearts, and where their trust was, and effectively made God's real purpose for the Temple into a footnote. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Voici l'essentiel sur la mystérieuse campagne d'affichage londonienne qui agite toute la sphère rock.Here's the essential information on the mysterious London billboard campaign that's shaking up the entire rock world.Des affiches roses énigmatiques, avec juste un petit QR code, ont carrément envahi la ville.Enigmatic pink posters, featuring just a small QR code, have completely taken over the city.Pointant vers le 11 avril 2026 et annonçant très probablement le retour imminent du plus grand groupe de rock au monde.Pointing toward April 11, 2026, and very likely announcing the imminent return of the world's biggest rock band.Alors premièrement, quand vous scannez ce code, vous atterrissez sur un site web reconstituant une chambre d'ado des années 70.So first of all, when you scan this code, you land on a website recreating a 1970s teenager's bedroom.Mais l'élément crucial, c'est cette horloge murale arrêtée sur le 11 avril 2026 à 14h41.But the crucial element is that wall clock stopped at 2:41 PM on April 11, 2026.C'est littéralement un escape game numérique pour les historiens du rock.It's literally a digital escape room for rock historians.Ensuite, deuxièmement, le nom placardé "The Cockroaches", c'est vraiment pas anodin.Then, secondly, the plastered name "The Cockroaches" is really not insignificant.C'est le pseudonyme secret historique utilisé par les Rolling Stones pour donner des concerts surprise dans des petits clubs, comme à Toronto en 77 ou dans le Massachusetts en 81.It's the historic secret pseudonym used by the Rolling Stones to give surprise concerts in small clubs, like in Toronto in '77 or in Massachusetts in '81.Il ne nous reste plus qu'à régler nos montres sur le 11 avril pour voir si les Stones vont effectivement faire trembler 2026 avec un nouvel album.All that's left for us to do is set our watches for April 11th to see if the Stones are indeed going to rock 2026 with a new album. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

A memoir of basketball, dedication, and longevity from Boston Celtics legend Robert Parish Growing up in the heart of Louisiana, Robert Parish and his three younger siblings played baseball, football, and tennis―but never basketball. Still, by seventh grade, Parish stood 6'6" and couldn't escape the attention of Coleman Kidd, the junior high basketball coach who saw potential before Parish could see it in himself. And though he was the worst player on the team that first season―handed the last jersey left, No. 00―it would become the number that now hangs in the Boston Garden rafters. In The Chief: The Story of the Boston Celtics' Most Enigmatic Icon (Triumph, 2026), the famously reserved Parish opens up for the first time about the full scope of his life―from attending a predominantly white high school during the uneasy years of integration to becoming the anchor of one of the greatest teams in NBA history. With honesty, humility, and plenty of dry humor, Parish reflects on his start with the Golden State Warriors and his trade to Boston, the years alongside Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, the Celtics' epic rivalries of the 1980s, and the later years with the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls, finally walking away from the game on his own terms. Insightful, introspective, and powerful, The Chief is a rare look into the life of an NBA giant who always let his game do the talking―until now. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All. His next book, Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet, is now available. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

A memoir of basketball, dedication, and longevity from Boston Celtics legend Robert Parish Growing up in the heart of Louisiana, Robert Parish and his three younger siblings played baseball, football, and tennis―but never basketball. Still, by seventh grade, Parish stood 6'6" and couldn't escape the attention of Coleman Kidd, the junior high basketball coach who saw potential before Parish could see it in himself. And though he was the worst player on the team that first season―handed the last jersey left, No. 00―it would become the number that now hangs in the Boston Garden rafters. In The Chief: The Story of the Boston Celtics' Most Enigmatic Icon (Triumph, 2026), the famously reserved Parish opens up for the first time about the full scope of his life―from attending a predominantly white high school during the uneasy years of integration to becoming the anchor of one of the greatest teams in NBA history. With honesty, humility, and plenty of dry humor, Parish reflects on his start with the Golden State Warriors and his trade to Boston, the years alongside Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, the Celtics' epic rivalries of the 1980s, and the later years with the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls, finally walking away from the game on his own terms. Insightful, introspective, and powerful, The Chief is a rare look into the life of an NBA giant who always let his game do the talking―until now. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All. His next book, Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet, is now available. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

A memoir of basketball, dedication, and longevity from Boston Celtics legend Robert Parish Growing up in the heart of Louisiana, Robert Parish and his three younger siblings played baseball, football, and tennis―but never basketball. Still, by seventh grade, Parish stood 6'6" and couldn't escape the attention of Coleman Kidd, the junior high basketball coach who saw potential before Parish could see it in himself. And though he was the worst player on the team that first season―handed the last jersey left, No. 00―it would become the number that now hangs in the Boston Garden rafters. In The Chief: The Story of the Boston Celtics' Most Enigmatic Icon (Triumph, 2026), the famously reserved Parish opens up for the first time about the full scope of his life―from attending a predominantly white high school during the uneasy years of integration to becoming the anchor of one of the greatest teams in NBA history. With honesty, humility, and plenty of dry humor, Parish reflects on his start with the Golden State Warriors and his trade to Boston, the years alongside Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, the Celtics' epic rivalries of the 1980s, and the later years with the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls, finally walking away from the game on his own terms. Insightful, introspective, and powerful, The Chief is a rare look into the life of an NBA giant who always let his game do the talking―until now. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All. His next book, Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet, is now available. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A memoir of basketball, dedication, and longevity from Boston Celtics legend Robert Parish Growing up in the heart of Louisiana, Robert Parish and his three younger siblings played baseball, football, and tennis―but never basketball. Still, by seventh grade, Parish stood 6'6" and couldn't escape the attention of Coleman Kidd, the junior high basketball coach who saw potential before Parish could see it in himself. And though he was the worst player on the team that first season―handed the last jersey left, No. 00―it would become the number that now hangs in the Boston Garden rafters. In The Chief: The Story of the Boston Celtics' Most Enigmatic Icon (Triumph, 2026), the famously reserved Parish opens up for the first time about the full scope of his life―from attending a predominantly white high school during the uneasy years of integration to becoming the anchor of one of the greatest teams in NBA history. With honesty, humility, and plenty of dry humor, Parish reflects on his start with the Golden State Warriors and his trade to Boston, the years alongside Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, the Celtics' epic rivalries of the 1980s, and the later years with the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls, finally walking away from the game on his own terms. Insightful, introspective, and powerful, The Chief is a rare look into the life of an NBA giant who always let his game do the talking―until now. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All. His next book, Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet, is now available. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Fluent Fiction - French: Spring Mystery: Émilie and the Enigmatic Escape Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-03-26-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Parmi les cerisiers en fleurs du lycée, l'air était doux et parfumé.En: Among the blossoming cherry trees of the high school, the air was sweet and fragrant.Fr: Le printemps était là, vibrant, avec ses couleurs et ses promesses de renouveau.En: Spring was here, vibrant, with its colors and promises of renewal.Fr: Émilie, une élève curieuse, se promenait dans la cour, ses pensées déjà tournées vers sa prochaine aventure.En: Émilie, a curious student, was walking in the yard, her thoughts already turned toward her next adventure.Fr: Son professeur préféré, Monsieur Dubois, avait mystérieusement disparu.En: Her favorite teacher, Monsieur Dubois, had mysteriously disappeared.Fr: Tout ce qui restait de lui était un mot énigmatique : "Surprise de Pâques".En: All that remained of him was an enigmatic note: "Surprise de Pâques".Fr: Émilie, accompagnée de son ami brave Antoine et de l'imaginative Sophie, sentait une enquête se profiler.En: Émilie, accompanied by her brave friend Antoine and the imaginative Sophie, felt an investigation was on the horizon.Fr: La direction de l'école disait que Monsieur Dubois était en vacances, mais Émilie ne pouvait pas s'empêcher de penser qu'il y avait plus à découvrir.En: The school administration said that Monsieur Dubois was on vacation, but Émilie couldn't help but think there was more to discover.Fr: Elle décida de prendre les rênes et résolut de trouver la vérité.En: She decided to take charge and resolved to find the truth.Fr: Ce jour-là, après les cours, Émilie, Antoine et Sophie se faufilèrent dans la bibliothèque.En: That day, after classes, Émilie, Antoine, and Sophie slipped into the library.Fr: Les étagères montaient haut, pleines de livres poussiéreux.En: The shelves rose high, filled with dusty books.Fr: C'était un monde en soi, silencieux, sauf pour le léger bruit des pages tournées.En: It was a world of its own, silent, except for the faint sound of turning pages.Fr: Là, entre deux vieux grimoires, Émilie découvrit un message caché.En: There, between two old tomes, Émilie discovered a hidden message.Fr: Il y avait un indice : "Sous les étoiles de l'ancien."En: There was a clue: "Sous les étoiles de l'ancien."Fr: Ils se dirigèrent vers le sous-sol, rarement exploré.En: They headed to the basement, rarely explored.Fr: C'était un labyrinthe sombre, rempli de corridors oubliés.En: It was a dark labyrinth, filled with forgotten corridors.Fr: Le cœur battant, ils avancèrent, éclairés par la lueur de leurs téléphones.En: Their hearts beating, they advanced, guided by the glow of their phones.Fr: Alors, ils trouvèrent une pièce secrète.En: Then, they found a secret room.Fr: Sur les murs, des indices étaient accrochés, comme un gigantesque puzzle à résoudre.En: On the walls, clues were hung, like a giant puzzle to be solved.Fr: Là, enfin, la vérité éclata sous leurs yeux : Monsieur Dubois avait conçu un projet secret, un immense escape game sur le thème de Pâques.En: There, finally, the truth burst before their eyes: Monsieur Dubois had designed a secret project, an immense escape game on the theme of Easter.Fr: Ce n'était pas une disparition, mais une leçon, un défi pour ses étudiants, fait pour éveiller leur curiosité et développer leur esprit critique.En: It wasn't a disappearance but a lesson, a challenge for his students, meant to awaken their curiosity and develop their critical thinking.Fr: Impressionnée, Émilie comprit l'importance de dépasser les apparences.En: Impressed, Émilie understood the importance of looking beyond appearances.Fr: Parfois, la vraie leçon était cachée sous la surface.En: Sometimes, the real lesson was hidden beneath the surface.Fr: Elle partagea un regard complice avec ses amis, sachant qu'ils avaient relevé le défi ensemble.En: She shared a knowing glance with her friends, knowing they had met the challenge together.Fr: Émilie se promettait d'apprécier l'enseignement sous diverses formes, respectant l'originalité et la créativité de méthodes comme celles de Monsieur Dubois.En: Émilie promised herself to appreciate teaching in various forms, respecting originality and creativity in methods like those of Monsieur Dubois.Fr: Réchauffés par le succès et l'excitation de l'aventure, ils quittèrent le sous-sol, le mystère résolu, et revinrent à la lumière du jour, prêts à profiter pleinement de ce printemps prometteur.En: Warmed by the success and excitement of the adventure, they left the basement, mystery solved, and returned to the daylight, ready to fully enjoy this promising spring. Vocabulary Words:the blossoming: la floraisonthe fragrant: le parfuméthe adventure: l'aventurethe enigmatic: l'énigmatiquethe investigation: l'enquêtethe horizon: l'horizonthe administration: la directionthe shelf: l'étagèrethe tome: le grimoirethe clue: l'indicethe basement: le sous-solthe labyrinth: le labyrinthethe corridor: le couloirthe heart: le cœurthe glow: la lueurthe secret: le secretthe puzzle: le puzzlethe project: le projetthe challenge: le défithe curiosity: la curiositéthe critical thinking: l'esprit critiquethe surface: la surfacethe glance: le regardthe success: le succèsthe daylight: la lumière du jourthe promise: la promessethe renewal: le renouveauthe shelf: l'étagèrethe lesson: la leçonthe originality: l'originalité

Randall, Tyler, and Ash explore the Ethereal Plane: the ghostly plane of existence where your barbarian can't punch anything, your wizard can't read the signage, and your rogue is absolutely certain there's loot "just on the other side" of a wall they can't quite touch. Welcome to the Ethereal Plane, where (almost) everything is fog and spooky vibes. Show notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive into The Ethereal Plane, the enigmatic realm that sits alongside the Material like a paranormal overlay, perfect for interplanar travel, spooky exploration, and "we thought this shortcut would be faster" party decisions. They break down the Ethereal Plane in D&D fundamentals: what it is, how it differs from other planes, and why it's one of the best tools for DMs who want a haunted house adventure to feel genuinely unfair in a fun way. The conversation explores how adventurers interact with the Ethereal plane: drifting through the Border Ethereal, peeking into the Material, and dealing with the nightmare logistics of movement, visibility, and "can I target that?" questions. If you've ever needed Ethereal Plane rules for DnD 5e at the table (line of sight, obstacles, and the classic "we can see them, but can we hit them?"), this episode frames the mechanics in practical terms for both players and DMs who have found themselves in the spooky ghost zone. From there, the hosts shift into the good stuff: story hooks and encounter design. They talk about exploration challenges, time pressure, environmental weirdness, and the kinds of threats that make the plane feel alive likw phase spiders, other planar predators, and that creeping sense you're being watched by something that doesn't blink because it doesn't have eyelids. They also dig into why the Ethereal is a fantastic staging ground for mysteries like missing NPCs, cursed objects, unreachable rooms, and villains who use the spell Etherealness. Finally, the episode brings it home with advice on making ethereal adventures playable: how to telegraph danger, keep the party together, and design encounters that reward clever tactics rather than punishing anyone who didn't bring the "right" spell. Whether you're building a one-shot, a ghost story in D&D, or a campaign arc that features planar exploration, this is a solid roadmap for turning a foggy concept into a memorable table experience. Key Takeaways The Ethereal Plane (D&D 5e) shines as a "parallel layer" to the Material—great for hauntings, spying, infiltration, and planar travel without needing a full cosmic road trip. Distinguish the Border Ethereal (near the Material) from deeper Ethereal vibes to keep Ethereal Plane rules consistent and easy to describe at the table. The Ethereal works best when it's not just "fog and float"—add environmental hazards, strange landmarks, and pressure (time, pursuit, corruption) to make Ethereal Plane exploration feel real. Encounters should focus on limited interaction, odd movement, and imperfect information—avoid "gotcha" design where players can do nothing but suffer. Use iconic threats (like phase spiders) and "Ethereal predators" to reinforce that this isn't a safe shortcut—it's a hunting ground with different physics. Ethereal access (spells, abilities, magic items) can trivialize some challenges—plan for it by including objectives that require choices, not just movement. The Ethereal is a DM's best friend for mystery hooks: missing rooms, trapped spirits, sealed vaults, and villains who hide "between" places. Keep the party's options clear: define what they can perceive, how they navigate, and what counts as meaningful interaction to prevent planar rules arguments mid-session. Lean into tone: the Ethereal is ideal for horror, suspense, liminal spaces, and "something's wrong" atmosphere—without needing gore. A great Ethereal adventure ends with payoff: answers revealed, a curse broken, or a door opened—because nothing says closure like escaping the enigmatic realm with your sanity mostly intact. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Randall, Tyler, and Ash explore the Ethereal Plane: the ghostly plane of existence where your barbarian can't punch anything, your wizard can't read the signage, and your rogue is absolutely certain there's loot "just on the other side" of a wall they can't quite touch. Welcome to the Ethereal Plane, where (almost) everything is fog and spooky vibes. Show notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive into The Ethereal Plane, the enigmatic realm that sits alongside the Material like a paranormal overlay, perfect for interplanar travel, spooky exploration, and "we thought this shortcut would be faster" party decisions. They break down the Ethereal Plane in D&D fundamentals: what it is, how it differs from other planes, and why it's one of the best tools for DMs who want a haunted house adventure to feel genuinely unfair in a fun way. The conversation explores how adventurers interact with the Ethereal plane: drifting through the Border Ethereal, peeking into the Material, and dealing with the nightmare logistics of movement, visibility, and "can I target that?" questions. If you've ever needed Ethereal Plane rules for DnD 5e at the table (line of sight, obstacles, and the classic "we can see them, but can we hit them?"), this episode frames the mechanics in practical terms for both players and DMs who have found themselves in the spooky ghost zone. From there, the hosts shift into the good stuff: story hooks and encounter design. They talk about exploration challenges, time pressure, environmental weirdness, and the kinds of threats that make the plane feel alive likw phase spiders, other planar predators, and that creeping sense you're being watched by something that doesn't blink because it doesn't have eyelids. They also dig into why the Ethereal is a fantastic staging ground for mysteries like missing NPCs, cursed objects, unreachable rooms, and villains who use the spell Etherealness. Finally, the episode brings it home with advice on making ethereal adventures playable: how to telegraph danger, keep the party together, and design encounters that reward clever tactics rather than punishing anyone who didn't bring the "right" spell. Whether you're building a one-shot, a ghost story in D&D, or a campaign arc that features planar exploration, this is a solid roadmap for turning a foggy concept into a memorable table experience. Key Takeaways The Ethereal Plane (D&D 5e) shines as a "parallel layer" to the Material—great for hauntings, spying, infiltration, and planar travel without needing a full cosmic road trip. Distinguish the Border Ethereal (near the Material) from deeper Ethereal vibes to keep Ethereal Plane rules consistent and easy to describe at the table. The Ethereal works best when it's not just "fog and float"—add environmental hazards, strange landmarks, and pressure (time, pursuit, corruption) to make Ethereal Plane exploration feel real. Encounters should focus on limited interaction, odd movement, and imperfect information—avoid "gotcha" design where players can do nothing but suffer. Use iconic threats (like phase spiders) and "Ethereal predators" to reinforce that this isn't a safe shortcut—it's a hunting ground with different physics. Ethereal access (spells, abilities, magic items) can trivialize some challenges—plan for it by including objectives that require choices, not just movement. The Ethereal is a DM's best friend for mystery hooks: missing rooms, trapped spirits, sealed vaults, and villains who hide "between" places. Keep the party's options clear: define what they can perceive, how they navigate, and what counts as meaningful interaction to prevent planar rules arguments mid-session. Lean into tone: the Ethereal is ideal for horror, suspense, liminal spaces, and "something's wrong" atmosphere—without needing gore. A great Ethereal adventure ends with payoff: answers revealed, a curse broken, or a door opened—because nothing says closure like escaping the enigmatic realm with your sanity mostly intact. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Enigmas are mysteries, things that logic and reason don't apply to. In today's episode I explore a few of them. 

Neil Young's otherworldly ability to morph between raging metalhead to the most sentimental of romantics never fails to astound. Always uncompromising, this cranky Canadian has been inflexible in his stance to be unencumbered - and, prolific - recording over 45 solo albums, not to mention those classics created with Buffalo Springfield and CSN&Y. Surviving polio as a child, and a brain aneurysm in middle age, he kept coming back stronger than ever.  I've seen him live twice: at the Greek Theater during the Greendale tour, then again a couple of years back when my son and I flew to Tucson to celebrate the slower, less blazing, but still mesmerizing octogenarian troubadour. His music has been a touchstone throughout my life, starting with the iconic Reprise album “Everybody Knows This is Nowhere” which contained Down by the River - a dorm room sing along. His vast catalogue makes it difficult to pick only ten covers, but the range here is evident, swinging from Pearl Jam's live version of Keep on Rockin' in the Free World to Emmylou Harris's wistful floatation on Daniel Lanois's diaphanous Wrecking Ball. Neil's own vocal style is so distinctive that it's tempting to disregard how beautiful some of his melodies are. I think you'll find that this line up does them justice.HEART OF GOLD (JOHNNY CASH)MR. SOUL (THE EVERLY BROTHERS)ON THE BEACH (BOZ SCAGGS)KEEP ON ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD (PEARL JAM)A MAN NEEDS A MAID (DALA)BIRDS (THE METERS)LOTTA LOVE (NICOLETTE LARSON)WRECKING BALL (EMMYLOU HARRIS)BROKEN ARROW (WILCO)HELPLESS (NICK CAVE)

Fluent Fiction - French: The Enigmatic Painting: Montmartre's Springtime Secret Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-03-07-08-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Montmartre est vivant.En: Montmartre is alive.Fr: Au printemps, les rues sont pleines de couleurs.En: In the spring, the streets are full of colors.Fr: Les fleurs, les artistes de rue, les touristes.En: The flowers, the street artists, the tourists.Fr: C'est un endroit plein de vie et de mystères.En: It is a place full of life and mysteries.Fr: Dans une petite galerie d'art, une toile mystérieuse est apparue.En: In a small art gallery, a mysterious painting has appeared.Fr: Personne ne sait d'où elle vient.En: No one knows where it came from.Fr: Élodie est une jeune artiste.En: Élodie is a young artist.Fr: Elle adore les histoires cachées.En: She loves hidden stories.Fr: Son rêve est de découvrir l'origine de cette peinture mystérieuse.En: Her dream is to discover the origin of this mysterious painting.Fr: Julien, le curateur de la galerie, est sceptique.En: Julien, the curator of the gallery, is skeptical.Fr: Pour lui, c'est une farce.En: For him, it's a joke.Fr: Il n'a pas de temps à perdre.En: He has no time to waste.Fr: Mais Élodie pense autrement.En: But Élodie thinks otherwise.Fr: Élodie décide de mener son enquête seule.En: Élodie decides to conduct her investigation alone.Fr: Chaque matin, elle se rend à la galerie.En: Every morning, she goes to the gallery.Fr: Elle examine la peinture sous toutes ses coutures.En: She examines the painting meticulously.Fr: Elle cherche des indices.En: She looks for clues.Fr: Un jour, en regardant de plus près, Élodie découvre quelque chose.En: One day, while looking more closely, Élodie discovers something.Fr: Une signature minuscule, presque effacée.En: A tiny signature, almost erased.Fr: Son cœur bat vite.En: Her heart beats quickly.Fr: La signature est celle d'un artiste disparu depuis longtemps.En: The signature is that of an artist who disappeared long ago.Fr: Personne n'avait entendu parler de lui depuis des années.En: No one had heard of him for years.Fr: Avec cette découverte, Élodie se précipite vers Julien.En: With this discovery, Élodie rushes to Julien.Fr: Julien est surpris mais sceptique.En: Julien is surprised but skeptical.Fr: Il ne peut pas croire que cette découverte soit réelle.En: He cannot believe that this discovery is real.Fr: Il l'examine longuement.En: He examines it at length.Fr: Finalement, il voit la vérité sous ses yeux.En: Finally, he sees the truth with his own eyes.Fr: Grâce à Élodie, la peinture mystérieuse devient célèbre.En: Thanks to Élodie, the mysterious painting becomes famous.Fr: Les journalistes viennent.En: Journalists come.Fr: Ils prennent des photos.En: They take photos.Fr: Ils écrivent des articles.En: They write articles.Fr: Julien ne peut plus ignorer l'évidence.En: Julien can no longer ignore the evidence.Fr: Il commence à apprécier le mystère et l'inconnu.En: He begins to appreciate the mystery and the unknown.Fr: Élodie gagne confiance en elle.En: Élodie gains confidence in herself.Fr: Elle réalise que ses instincts sont précieux.En: She realizes that her instincts are valuable.Fr: Julien, lui, change aussi.En: Julien changes too.Fr: Il comprend qu'il y a des choses dans la vie qui ne peuvent pas être expliquées simplement.En: He understands that there are things in life that cannot be explained simply.Fr: À Montmartre, le printemps continue.En: In Montmartre, spring continues.Fr: Les rues, les cafés, les artistes, tout est là.En: The streets, the cafés, the artists, everything is there.Fr: L'histoire de la peinture mystérieuse devient une légende locale.En: The story of the mysterious painting becomes a local legend.Fr: Élodie et Julien regardent leurs paysages avec un nouveau regard.En: Élodie and Julien look at their surroundings with a new perspective.Fr: Ils savent que l'art, comme la vie, est plein de surprises.En: They know that art, like life, is full of surprises. Vocabulary Words:Montmartre: Montmartrethe spring: le printempsthe streets: les ruesthe flowers: les fleursthe tourists: les touristesthe mysteries: les mystèresthe art gallery: la galerie d'artthe painting: la toilethe artist: l'artistethe signature: la signaturethe curator: le curateurthe clue: l'indicethe discovery: la découvertethe heart: le cœurthe truth: la véritéthe journalists: les journalistesthe photos: les photosthe articles: les articlesthe evidence: l'évidencethe confidence: la confiancethe surroundings: les paysagesthe perspective: le regardthe surprises: les surprisesmysterious: mystérieuxskeptical: sceptiqueprecious: précieuxconduct: menerinvestigation: l'enquêteerase: effacerlong ago: depuis longtemps

Filmmaker Nuala O'Connor joins Irish Stew cohosts Martin Nutty and John Lee for a “Global Irish Nation Conversation” on her documentary In Time: Dónal Lunny, her filmic tone poem in black and white on the enigmatic innovator of Irish music.Co‑founder of the seminal groups Planxty, The Bothy Band, and Moving Hearts, Dónal introduced the flat-back bouzouki to Irish music and broke through with new time signatures, revolutionizing the sound and status of Irish trad music without breaking its fundamental architecture.Previously an RTÉ radio producer, Nuala is now an Emmy Award-winning writer and director whose work in music and arts documentary filmmaking spans more than three decades.The director explains how the title In Time carries intertwined meanings that mirror the musician's life and work. “You know sometimes things come to you for no reason and then they seem to be very reasonable after they've arrived,” she says of the name. “There's the idea of time signature in music. Dónal explored time signatures previously unheard in Irish music and he has been at the forefront of Irish music for so long, you know, literally in time.”The episode also delves into Dónal's deep relationships with fellow musicians, his creative collaborations with his Planxty bandmates, and newer sonic explorations as he is still pushing boundaries in his late seventies.He also pushed boundaries in his personal life which the film unflinchingly shows and the podcasters explore.Nuala explains that she wanted to paint a portrait of an artist still very much in motion, not a nostalgic retrospective, a commitment captured powerfully in the film's climactic scene where an ailing Dónal and his Planxty colleague Christy Moore reunite.“I took Dónal out of hospital, drove him to where we shot that, and then put him in the car and brought him back to hospital after,” she says, “I honestly didn't know, will he be here when the film comes out?In Time: Dónal Lunny will screen on Day 3 of the Solas Nua Capital Irish Film Festival, Feb. 26 through Mar. 1. Irish Stew will once again be the festival's Podcast in Residence and will record an episode on stage with filmmaker guests following the Fri., Feb. 27, 6:30 PM Northern Ireland Spotlight screenings of Three Keenings and No Ordinary Heist.LinksSolas NuaWebsiteCapital Irish Film FestivalIn Time: Dónal LunnyNuala O'ConnorIMDBSouth Wind Blows Productions WebsiteLinkedInFacebook Irish Stew LinksWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInMedia Partner: IrishCentralEpisode Details: Season 8, Episode 8; Total Episode Count: 149

This episode takes a new format! Instead of fitting into a larger series or a particular theme, Luke and George simply chose two interesting pieces of architecture each that they wanted to discuss and draw out particular ideas or themes from. Let us know if you liked this format, and we will consider doing more of them in between regular episodes! In this episode, we discussed the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, the Hermitage of San Baudelio de Berlanga, the Mausoleum of Theodoric at Ravenna and Lutyens' Mercantile Marine War Memorial at Tower Hill, London. You can follow along with images of the buildings dicussed on our Instagram feed or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N9o4-pz4dM0 Edited by Matthew Lloyd Roberts. Support the show on Patreon to receive bonus content for every show. Please rate and review the show on your podcast store to help other people find us! Follow us on twitter // instagram // facebook We're on the web at aboutbuildingsandcities.org This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Send us a textMany of us have complicated relationships with our parents and then wonder how much of our inherited traits we are passing to our own children; it's left up to us whether to nurture and grow those traits, or to discard them entirely. In his new book, “The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports,” Nick Thompson describes how his dad one day taking him to watch the New York City Marathon led him to a lifelong love of running. Nick, the CEO of the nationally renowned publication The Atlantic, and his dad followed similar paths through New England prep school and then Stanford, and both pursued running to varying degrees, but there their paths diverged. His dad's life devolved from being a Rhodes Scholar and working inside the Reagan administration to a baffling, hedonistic life overseas. All the while, Nick's journalistic career blossomed and he became the Editor-in-Chief of Wired magazine, and running became an anchor of stability. He consistently cranked out speedy marathons in the 2:40s, sandwiched around his own serious health scare. Then an opportunity to train under Nike coaches led him to breakthrough marathon times and a greater awareness of his importance as a husband and father. “The Running Ground” also includes stories about pioneers such as Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, and Suprabha Beckjord, a multiple-time winner of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon, a 3100-mile race run on a half-mile concrete sidewalk loop in Queens, New York. Nick has now ventured into the ultramarathon world, including breaking the previous 50K American 45-49 age group record previously held by the legendary Mike Wardian, running a 3:04:36. “The Running Ground” is a riveting read that deeply explores as only a career journalist can the complexities of why we run – the joys as well as the challenges and frustrations – and exploring that part of our life cycle that includes unraveling the mysteries about our parents. You can order both print and audiobook versions on Amazon. I also highly recommend subscribing to The Atlantic if you, like I do, want to read great in-depth reporting about the people and events that are shaping this world.Nick Thompsonnickthompson.comtheatlantic.comInstagram @nxthompson“The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports" is available on AmazonBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram and Threads @stahlor and @we_are_superman_podcastYouTube We Are Superman PodcastSubscribe to the We Are Superman Newsletter!https://mailchi.mp/dab62cfc01f8/newsletter-signupSubscribe to our Substack for my archive of articles of coaching tips developed from my more than three decades of experience, wild and funny stories from my long coaching career, the wit and wisdom of David, and highlights of some of the best WASP episodes from the past that I feel are worthwhile giving another listen.Search either We Are Superman Podcast or @billstahl8Register for the American Heroes Run: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=133138

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Midnight Mystery: Unveiling Herzliya's Enigmatic Well Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-14-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בכל לילה, בדיוק בחצות, אור מסתורי הופיע מהבאר שבמרכז הקהילה הסגורה בהרצליה.En: Every night, exactly at midnight, a mysterious light would appear from the well at the center of the closed community in Herzliya.He: המקום היה שקט ומסודר.En: The place was quiet and orderly.He: בתים מודרניים עמדו בשורות אחידות, ושיחים גזומים בצדי הדרך.En: Modern houses stood in uniform rows, with trimmed bushes lining the path.He: בקומפלקס המרכזי הייתה גינה קהילתית יפה, ובמרכזה באר מכוסה קיסוס וסביבה ספסלים מאבן ישנה.En: In the central complex, there was a beautiful community garden, with an ivy-covered well in its center surrounded by benches made of old stone.He: אביטל, צעירה וסקרנית, חיפשה חידות לפתור.En: Avital, young and curious, was always looking for puzzles to solve.He: היא הרגישה לעיתים קרובות תקועה בשגרה שלה.En: She often felt stuck in her routine.He: הלילות היו קרים, וריח הגשם היה באוויר.En: The nights were cold, and the scent of rain was in the air.He: כל מה שהניחוח הזה הביא עמו היה תחושה של הרפתקה שאביטל חיפשה.En: This aroma brought with it a sense of adventure that Avital was seeking.He: יונתן, השכן של אביטל, היה מתרחק מתעלומות כאלה.En: Yonatan, Avital's neighbor, tended to avoid such mysteries.He: הוא היה ספקן מטבעו, אבל איכפת לו מאוד מאביטל.En: He was skeptical by nature but cared deeply for Avital.He: באחד הערבים, כשאביטל נכנסה לביתו בהתלהבות, היא כמעט צעקה: "יונתן!En: One evening, when Avital entered his home excitedly, she nearly shouted, "Yonatan!He: אתה חייב לראות את זה!En: You have to see this!"He: "יונתן נאנח.En: Yonatan sighed.He: הוא ידע שכשהיא מלאת התלהבות כזו, יהיה קשה להתנגד לה.En: He knew that when she was filled with such enthusiasm, it would be hard to resist her.He: "מה עכשיו, אביטל?En: "What now, Avital?"He: " הוא שאל, נאנח קלות.En: he asked, sighing slightly.He: "האור בבאר!En: "The light in the well!He: הוא מופיע כל לילה בדיוק בחצות," היא הסבירה.En: It appears every night exactly at midnight," she explained.He: "אני חייבת לגלות מה זה.En: "I have to find out what it is."He: "אבל הייתה בעיה.En: But there was a problem.He: הרופא הקהילתי היה נוקשה בקשר לשעות עוצר והגבלות הקור.En: The community doctor was strict about curfew hours and drone restrictions.He: ובעריכת עיניים, הבאר נראתה מפטידה אך גם מוזרה.En: And to the naked eye, the well seemed inviting but also strange.He: "אני לא בטוח," אמר יונתן.En: "I'm not sure," said Yonatan.He: "יש כאן משהו מוזר עם הבאר הזאת.En: "There's something strange about this well."He: "אביטל חייכה חיוך מסתורי.En: Avital smiled a mysterious smile.He: "אז בוא נבדוק, יונתן.En: "Then let's check it out, Yonatan.He: אני אעשה את זה לבד, אבל אני מעדיפה שתבוא איתי.En: I'll do it alone, but I'd rather you come with me."He: "בזמן שהלילה ירד, והשעון הראה כמעט חצות, שני השכנים החרישיים הזזו בזהירות את שער הברזל הכבד שבכניסה והתקדמו בשקט לעבר הבאר.En: As night fell and the clock showed nearly midnight, the two quiet neighbors carefully moved the heavy iron gate at the entrance and quietly advanced toward the well.He: הלב של אביטל פעם בחוזקה מהתרגשות.En: Avital's heart was pounding with excitement.He: כשהגיעו, היה השעון מראה בדיוק על חצות, והאור הופיע.En: When they arrived, the clock showed exactly midnight, and the light appeared.He: ביחד, הם התקרבו, הניפו את המכסה וראו משהו שלא ציפו לו.En: Together, they approached, lifted the cover, and saw something they did not expect.He: במקום עמוק מתחת לבאר, הייתה מנהרה נסתרת שהובילה לחדר קטן.En: Deep inside the well, there was a hidden tunnel leading to a small room.He: ובחדר, מכשיר ישן של הבריטים מזמני המנדט הבריטי בישראל, שלפי הנראה הופעל מחדש מסיבה לא ידועה.En: In the room was an old British device from the time of the British Mandate in Israel, apparently reactivated for an unknown reason.He: אביטל נדהמה.En: Avital was amazed.He: סוד כל כך גדול.En: Such a big secret.He: "תראה, יונתן," היא אמרה בהתלהבות.En: "Look, Yonatan," she said excitedly.He: "מצאנו את הפתרון!En: "We found the solution!"He: "הם חזרו לקהילה בתחושת סיפוק.En: They returned to the community with a sense of satisfaction.He: אביטל הבינה שלא תמיד צריך לחפש רחוק אחר הרפתקאה.En: Avital realized that you don't always need to search far for an adventure.He: לפעמים, היא בדיוק לידך, בדברים הכי לא צפויים.En: Sometimes, it's right next to you in the most unexpected things.He: יונתן הבין כמה חשובים הדברים הקטנים והבלתי צפויים בחיים.En: Yonatan understood how important the small and unexpected things in life are.He: לפעמים הם אלה שמוסיפים טעם לכל דבר אחר.En: Sometimes they are the ones that add flavor to everything else.He: הם חזרו הביתה לאורו החם של הפנס בגינה, שמחים על כך שהצליחו לגלות את הסוד הגדול.En: They returned home to the warm glow of the garden lantern, happy that they managed to uncover the big secret. Vocabulary Words:mysterious: מסתוריcurious: סקרניתpuzzles: חידותroutine: שגרהscent: ריחaroma: ניחוחenthusiasm: התלהבותcurfew: עוצרrestrictions: הגבלותtended: היה מתרחקskeptical: ספקןpounding: פעם בחוזקהadvancement: התקדמוiron gate: שער ברזלunexpected: לא צפוייםhidden: נסתרתreactivated: הופעל מחדשsolution: פתרוןorderly: מסודרcomplex: קומפלקסaroused: מלאהcommunity: הקהילתיtunnel: מנהרהmandate: המנדטbenches: ספסליםivy: קיסוסuniform: אחידותtrimmed: גזומיםadventure: הרפתקהmanage: הצליחוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Send us a textStanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut returns in a stunning 4K restoration from the Criterion Collection, and we're diving deep into one of the most enigmatic films ever made. In this full review, we discuss the 4K transfer, Criterion's presentation, and how Kubrick's final film plays today — thematically, visually, and emotionally. From its hypnotic atmosphere and controversial symbolism to the performances of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, we revisit Eyes Wide Shut and explore why it remains one of Kubrick's most debated and misunderstood works.Oh Brother Podcast: Support the Show! (Be The First to Listen with Early Access) Listen on all podcast platforms Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Instagram

3:57:04 – Dave in Kentucky is joined by Eddie Murray (at 39:24), Mike Boody and his friend Dave (at 1:04:16), Chad Bowers (at 2:03:34) and Frank Edward Nora (at 3:15:07) for a many-faceted examination of all things automatic, enigmatic and/or systematic. Next month's topics: Views, Reviews & Previews. Record about one, two or all three of […]

3:38:17 – Dave in Kentucky is joined by Eddie Murray (at 46:41), Chad Bowers (at 1:20:39), Mike Boody (at 2:35:47) and Frank Edward Nora (at 3:00:01) for an in-depth discussion about the things that annoy us, amuse us and amaze us. Next month's topics: The Automatic, the Enigmatic & the Systematic. Record about one, two or […]

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 7, 2025 is: enigmatic • en-ig-MAT-ik • adjective Something or someone described as enigmatic is mysterious and difficult to understand. // The band's lead singer has always been an enigmatic figure, refusing to use social media or even sit for interviews. See the entry > Examples: “For thirty years, Perlefter's carpet hung peacefully on the wall in the museum, delighting visitors with its beauty, its unusual palette, enigmatic motifs and its echoes of four empires.” — Dorothy Armstrong, Threads of Empire: A History of the World in Twelve Carpets, 2025 Did you know? The noun enigma can refer to a puzzle, a riddle, a question mark. It's no mystery then, that the adjective enigmatic describes what is hard to solve or figure out. An enigmatic person, for example, may be someone with a bit of je ne sais quoi. What's behind a stranger's enigmatic smile? Your guess is as good as ours. Does the vocabulary in the short story you're reading render it a tad enigmatic? Better grab a dictionary! Both enigma and enigmatic come from the Greek verb ainissesthai, meaning “to speak in riddles.”

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling The Enigmatic Autumn Melody of Xiangshan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-29-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在香山的一个秋天傍晚，树叶在微风中轻轻摇曳。En: On an autumn evening at Xiangshan, the leaves gently swayed in the breeze.Zh: 香山因其美丽的秋景闻名，各种红色和金色的叶子绘成一个令人目眩的画布。En: Xiangshan is renowned for its beautiful autumn scenery, with various shades of red and gold leaves painting a dazzling canvas.Zh: 然而，有一样东西在这个秋天的傍晚让这里更为不平凡——一个神秘的曲调在每个黄昏时回荡。En: However, there was something that made this autumn evening even more extraordinary—a mysterious melody echoed every dusk.Zh: 莲是一位孤独的音乐家，他常常来香山寻找灵感。En: Lian was a solitary musician who often came to Xiangshan seeking inspiration.Zh: 莲有一个秘密，他在秋天失去了一个心爱的人，这段记忆总是让他心痛。En: Lian had a secret; he had lost a beloved person in autumn, a memory that always pained him.Zh: 每当这股旋律响起，莲仿佛又回到了过去。En: Whenever this melody played, Lian felt as though he was transported back in time.Zh: 他心中涌起的情感如潮水般不可阻挡。En: The emotions surged within him like an unstoppable tide.Zh: 他觉得这曲调或许能帮他与逝去的爱人建立一种联系。En: He thought perhaps this melody could help him establish a connection with his departed lover.Zh: 可是，莲每次试图追寻这旋律的源头时，它仿佛总是离他而去。En: Yet, every time Lian tried to locate the source of the melody, it seemed to elude him.Zh: 旋律时隐时现，像是故意引导他去某个地方。En: The melody appeared and disappeared, as if deliberately leading him somewhere.Zh: 莲决定不放弃，于是他开始跟随这浪漫却又神秘的曲调，不惜把日常责任抛在脑后。En: Lian decided not to give up, so he began to follow the romantic yet mysterious melody, even at the cost of abandoning his daily responsibilities.Zh: 一个傍晚，莲再次被旋律吸引，走得比往常更远。En: One evening, Lian was once again drawn by the melody and ventured farther than usual.Zh: 他踏入一片隐秘的空地，黄昏的光芒将这片空地映照得金黄色。En: He stepped into a hidden clearing, the twilight cast a golden hue over the area.Zh: 空地中央有一棵孤独的柳树，旋律似乎从那里传出。En: In the center of the clearing stood a solitary willow tree, and the melody seemed to emanate from there.Zh: 莲走近树，发现树干上刻着一行文字，是多年前那位心上人留下的。En: Lian approached the tree and discovered an inscription on the trunk, left by his beloved years ago.Zh: 树下放着一只手工雕刻的木笛，原来旋律是风穿过笛孔时发出的。En: Beneath the tree lay a hand-carved wooden flute; it turned out the melody was produced by the wind passing through the flute's holes.Zh: 莲心里充满了温暖。En: Lian felt warmth fill his heart.Zh: 虽然过往的岁月不能重来，但他知道这旋律是爱人留给他的礼物。En: Although the past years could not return, he knew the melody was a gift left by his love.Zh: 莲静静地坐在树下，手指轻轻抚摸着笛子，怀念转化为安慰。En: Lian sat quietly beneath the tree, gently caressing the flute with his fingers, his nostalgia transforming into solace.Zh: 那个旋律不再是心痛的呼唤，而是美好回忆的馈赠。En: The melody was no longer a painful call but a gift of beautiful memories.Zh: 莲明白了，重要的不是执着于过去，而是珍惜现在拥有的点滴瞬间。En: Lian understood that the important thing was not to cling to the past but to cherish the fleeting moments of the present.Zh: 香山的秋天依旧美丽，而莲心中的旋律更加和谐。En: The autumn at Xiangshan was as beautiful as ever, and the melody in Lian's heart became even more harmonious.Zh: 他微笑着，仿佛手握住了过去，与现在握手言和。En: He smiled, as if grasping the past and making peace with the present. Vocabulary Words:solitary: 孤独的swayed: 摇曳breeze: 微风renowned: 闻名scenery: 景dazzling: 目眩extraordinary: 不平凡mysterious: 神秘的melody: 旋律echoed: 回荡inspiration: 灵感memory: 记忆emotions: 情感surged: 涌起interim: 暂时的elude: 使无法得到harmonious: 和谐venture: 冒险clearing: 空地discovery: 发现inscription: 刻字trunk: 树干emanate: 发出caressing: 抚摸nostalgia: 怀念solace: 安慰cherish: 珍惜fleeting: 稍纵即逝kaleidoscope: 万花筒grasping: 抓住

AI, Enigmatic Technologies, and Remote Viewing with Cindy Miller Dr. Cindy Miller, PhD, interests include the broader topic of anomalous and non-local phenomena, of which RV may be a modality, and how AI can assist practitioners and users of RV. She is the founder and owner of Enigmatic Technologies, LLC, a scientific and management consulting firm that combines non-local modalities with traditional business approaches. She holds advanced degrees in mathematics, engineering management, and systems engineering, and many hours of graduate work in international relations. Cindy is currently the Treasurer the International IRVA, she was previously President and Chief Operating Officer of an internationally focused non-profit organization. Miller’s scientific and analytical experience includes contributing to projects and research in sensor systems, high-energy physics, dynamical systems, modeling and simulation, quantum theory, and artificial intelligence. Cindy speaks about the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), remote viewing, and parapsychology. She explores the implications of AI in enhancing human perception, the nature of intuition, and the potential for AI to assist in research and creativity. Miller also touches on the spiritual aspects of shamanism, the significance of synchronicity, and the evolving landscape of UAP research. She emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness and exploration in understanding these complex topics. 00:00:01 Introduction 00:02:05 Defining enigmatic technologies 00:06:00 AI, intuition, and remote viewing 00:10:21 Training AI and human interaction 00:13:03 Scoring and research in non-local data 00:26:19 Creativity and empowerment through AI 00:37:39 AI's impact on thought and consciousness 00:50:42 Shamanism and energetic mapping 00:57:16 UAP studies and scientific collaboration 01:10:43 Conclusion NTA Guest Host Debra Lynne Katz, PhD, is founder of the International School of Clairvoyance. She currently serves as President of the International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA) and is an adjunct professor at the California Institute for Human Science. Her books include You Are Psychic, Extraordinary Psychic, and Associative Remote Viewing Her website is debrakatz.com (Recorded on **** 00, 20**) For a short video on How to Get the Most From New Thinking Allowed, go to https://youtu.be/aVbfPFGxv9o For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm. Check out the New Thinking Allowed Foundation website at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as opportunities to shop and to support our video productions – plus, this is where people can subscribe to our FREE, weekly Newsletter and can download a FREE .pdf copy of our quarterly magazine. To order high-quality, printed copies of our quarterly magazine: NTA-Magazine.MagCloud.com Check out New Thinking Allowed’s AI chatbot. You can create a free account at awakin.ai/open/jeffreymishlove. When you enter the space, you will see that our chatbot is one of several you can interact with. While it is still a work in progress, it has been trained on 1,600 NTA transcripts. It can provide intelligent answers about the contents of our interviews. It’s almost like having a conversation with Jeffrey Mishlove. If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To join the NTA Psi Experience Community on Facebook, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/1953031791426543/ To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, please visit our new podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove’s Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death, go to https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf. You can help support our video productions while enjoying a good book. To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) To order the second book in the New Thinking Allowed Dialogues series, Russell Targ: Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Mysterious Christmas Tale: The Enigmatic Winter Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-24-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en gang i en koselig liten hytte, dekket av et tykt lag av snø i den norske villmarken.En: Once upon a time in a cozy little cabin, covered by a thick layer of snow in the Norwegian wilderness.No: Hytta var pyntet med julelys og kranser, mens høye furutrær omringet den som vakter.En: The cabin was decorated with Christmas lights and wreaths, while tall pine trees surrounded it like guards.No: Inne i hytta satt Lars og Astrid sammen med en gruppe venner.En: Inside the cabin, Lars and Astrid sat together with a group of friends.No: Det var jul, og de feiret høytiden med glede og varme.En: It was Christmas, and they celebrated the holiday with joy and warmth.No: Plutselig gjorde en bankelyd dem alle nysgjerrige.En: Suddenly, a knocking sound made everyone curious.No: Astrid reiste seg forsiktig fra den myke sofakroken.En: Astrid carefully got up from the soft corner of the sofa.No: Hun åpnet døra til den kalde vinterlufta.En: She opened the door to the cold winter air.No: Utenfor lå et mystisk pakke på dørstokken, halvveis begravd i snøen.En: Outside lay a mysterious package on the doorstep, half-buried in the snow.No: Lars ble straks nysgjerrig.En: Lars immediately became curious.No: "Vi må åpne den!En: "We have to open it!"No: " sa Lars, med øynene glitrende av eventyrlyst.En: said Lars, his eyes sparkling with a sense of adventure.No: Astrid så på ham med et skeptisk blikk.En: Astrid looked at him with a skeptical glance.No: "Vi vet ikke hvem denne er fra.En: "We don't know who this is from.No: Vi bør være forsiktige.En: We should be careful."No: "Lars nikket, men smilte fortsatt spørrende mot pakken.En: Lars nodded but still smiled questioningly at the package.No: "Hva om det er noe morsomt?En: "What if it's something fun?No: Noe som kan gi oss et ekstra krydder til ferien vår?En: Something that can add an extra spice to our holiday?"No: "Astrid tenkte seg om.En: Astrid thought it over.No: Hennes erfaringer med familiens gamle historier om mystiske hendelser gjorde henne bekymret.En: Her experiences with the family's old stories about mysterious events made her worried.No: "Hva om vi først finner ut hvem som sendte det?En: "What if we first find out who sent it?"No: "Men Lars kunne ikke vente.En: But Lars couldn't wait.No: Han grep pakken og begynte å pakke den ut, til tross for Astrids advarsler.En: He grabbed the package and began to unwrap it, despite Astrid's warnings.No: Inni fant de en innviklet utskåret trekasse dekket med gåtefulle symboler.En: Inside they found an intricately carved wooden box covered with enigmatic symbols.No: Astrid kikket nærmere på symbolene, redde for hva de kunne bety.En: Astrid looked closer at the symbols, afraid of what they might mean.No: "Vi bør finne ut hva dette betyr," sa Astrid, fast bestemt.En: "We should find out what this means," said Astrid, determined.No: "Vi kan spørre de lokale.En: "We can ask the locals."No: "De dro til den lille landsbyen i nærheten og snakket med en eldre mann som kjente til mytologien i området.En: They went to the nearby small village and spoke with an elderly man who knew about the mythology in the area.No: Han fortalte at symbolene var fra en gammel lokal legend og at kassen hadde blitt sendt som en julefredsoffer til nye beboere i landsbyen.En: He told them that the symbols were from an old local legend and that the box had been sent as a Christmas peace offering to new residents in the village.No: Tilbake i hytta så Lars på Astrid med et nytt perspektiv.En: Back in the cabin, Lars looked at Astrid with a new perspective.No: "Du hadde rett, Astrid.En: "You were right, Astrid.No: Det var lurt å være forsiktig," sa han, anerkjente hennes klokskap.En: It was wise to be careful," he said, acknowledging her wisdom.No: Astrid smilte med en lettelse, og tillot seg å være mer åpen for uventede eventyr.En: Astrid smiled with relief and allowed herself to be more open to unexpected adventures.No: De la kassen tilbake på sitt sted, og sammen feiret de en juleferie fylt med både lærerike opplevelser og magisk vinterglede.En: They placed the box back where it belonged, and together they celebrated a Christmas holiday filled with both educational experiences and magical winter joy.No: Hytta forble koselig og trygg i den snødekte norske skogen, mens vennene bevarte minnene om en jul som var både mystisk og minnerik.En: The cabin remained cozy and safe in the snow-covered Norwegian forest, while the friends cherished the memories of a Christmas that was both mysterious and memorable. Vocabulary Words:cozy: koseligcabin: hyttewilderness: villmarkwreaths: kransersurrounded: omringetknocking: bankelydcurious: nysgjerrigecorner: sofadoorstep: dørstokkenmysterious: mystiskadventure: eventyrskeptical: skeptiskpackage: pakkesparkling: glitrendespice: krydderunwrap: pakke utintricately: innvikletcarved: utskåretenigmatic: gåtefullesymbols: symbolerdetermined: fast bestemtmythology: mytologilegend: legendresidents: beboereacknowledging: anerkjentewisdom: klokskapunexpected: uventedeadventures: eventyrcherished: bevartememorable: minnerik

Author Ray Robertson shines a light on the little-known story of Danny Kirwan, guitarist/vocalist with Fleetwood Mac from 1968 to 1972. A heartbreaking tale of an overlooked musical genius.Listen to Episode 334 - Duane Allman, Muddy Waters, Nick Drake & More: 20th Century's Most Fascinating Musicians15% OFF Any Purchase At Old Glory For Booked On Rock Listeners! — Over 300,000 officially licensed items. Featuring legendary music artists like Bob Marley, The Beatles,Grateful Dead, and more. Use the code "BOOKEDONROCK" or hit this link:https://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDONROCK----------Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Who were the Vikings' ancient ancestors? In this episode Tristan Hughes explores the fascinating maritime culture, sophisticated trade networks and social hierarchies of the Nordic Bronze Age c. 1800–700 BC. Joined by Professor Johan Ling, they shed light on how proto-Viking societies of ancient Scandinavia imported essential metals, crafted stunning rock art using bronze tools and operated complex trade routes extending to Britain, Iberia and beyond. Enigmatic religious practices and the pivotal role played by elite kinship networks are brought to life through remarkable archaeological finds such as horned helmets and a golden sun chariot to reveal the remarkable complex societies that preceded the Viking Age.MOREThe Bronze Age CollapseMycenae: Cradle of Bronze Age GreecePresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unveiling the Mystery of Trollstigen's Enigmatic Runes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-06-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høstløvet danset i vinden rundt de skarpe svingene ved Trollstigen.En: The autumn leaves danced in the wind around the sharp turns at Trollstigen.No: Den smale veien klamret seg til fjellet og tilbød spektakulære utsikter over dalene nedenfor.En: The narrow road clung to the mountain, offering spectacular views over the valleys below.No: Signe, med hjertet tungt av et nylig brudd, vandret langs veien med venninnen Ingrid ved sin side.En: Signe, with her heart heavy from a recent breakup, walked along the road with her friend Ingrid by her side.No: Det var All helgens dag, og de hadde bestemt seg for å tilbringe den sammen, søkende fred i naturens ro.En: It was All Saints' Day, and they had decided to spend it together, seeking peace in the tranquility of nature.No: "Jeg drømmer stadig vekk om runer," sa Signe, mens de vandret.En: "I keep dreaming about runes," said Signe as they walked.No: Ingrid, alltid skeptisk, lo litt.En: Ingrid, always skeptical, chuckled a bit.No: "Dine drømmer," sa Ingrid, "alltid så dramatiske.En: "Your dreams," said Ingrid, "always so dramatic."No: "Men noe skulle endre seg den dagen.En: But something was about to change that day.No: Ved en skarp sving, ikke langt fra en gammel gård som klamret seg til fjellsiden, oppdaget Signe og Ingrid en stor runestein halvveis gjemt under høstløvene.En: At a sharp bend, not far from an old farm clinging to the mountainside, Signe and Ingrid discovered a large rune stone half-hidden under the autumn leaves.No: Steinen strakte seg opp, dekket av mystiske inskripsjoner, værbitte men tydelige.En: The stone rose up, covered with mysterious inscriptions, weathered but clear.No: Signe glemte et øyeblikk sine bekymringer, fanget av steinens gåtefulle tilstedeværelse.En: Signe forgot her worries for a moment, captivated by the stone's enigmatic presence.No: "Vi må finne ut hva det betyr," sa Signe bestemt, og Ingrid nikket motvillig.En: "We have to find out what it means," Signe said determinedly, and Ingrid nodded reluctantly.No: "Men det er på privat eiendom," bemerket Ingrid.En: "But it's on private property," noted Ingrid.No: "Og vi vet jo ikke engang om vi får lov til å være her.En: "And we don't even know if we're allowed to be here."No: "Neste dag samlet de mot til å oppsøke Lars, den lokale historikeren.En: The next day, they gathered the courage to seek out Lars, the local historian.No: Han var kjent for sin kunnskap om området, men også for å holde seg unna ulovligheter.En: He was known for his knowledge of the area, but also for avoiding illegal activities.No: "Jeg kan ikke risikere omdømmet mitt," mumlet Lars først, rynkende panna.En: "I can't risk my reputation," mumbled Lars at first, frowning.No: Men Signes iver smittet over.En: But Signe's enthusiasm was contagious.No: Han var nysgjerrig, hadde alltid vært det.En: He was curious, always had been.No: De tre la en plan.En: The three made a plan.No: En morgen, grytidlig, satte de snikende kurs mot steinen.En: One early morning, they set a sneaky course toward the stone.No: Lett kribling i magen.En: A light tingling in the stomach.No: Luften var skarp, pirrende med løfte om eventyr.En: The air was sharp, exciting with the promise of adventure.No: Sammen begynte de å tolke runene.En: Together, they began to interpret the runes.No: Dager med tålmodig arbeid førte dem nærmere sannheten.En: Days of patient work brought them closer to the truth.No: Strek for strek, avslørte steinen sin historie.En: Line by line, the stone revealed its story.No: Den pekte mot en grav av en glemt leder, en historie de måtte avdekke.En: It pointed to the grave of a forgotten leader, a story they had to uncover.No: Akkurat da ga himmelen etter, og en overraskende storm kastet seg over dem.En: Just then, the sky gave in, and a surprising storm overtook them.No: De måtte trekke seg tilbake, men gleden over oppdagelsen holdt dem varme.En: They had to retreat, but the joy of discovery kept them warm.No: På vei ned Trollstigen, ristet Signe av seg restene av fortvilelsen.En: On the way down Trollstigen, Signe shrugged off the remnants of her despair.No: Hun smilte, ansiktet opplyst av nyvunnet besluttsomhet.En: She smiled, her face lit up with newfound determination.No: "Jeg kommer tilbake," sa hun, klar til å finne sin egen vei, sin egen historie å fortelle.En: "I will come back," she said, ready to find her own path, her own story to tell.No: Verden var full av mysterier, og Signe, Ingrid og Lars hadde bare så vidt begynt å skrape overflaten.En: The world was full of mysteries, and Signe, Ingrid, and Lars had only just begun to scratch the surface.No: Med hjertet lettet, gledet Signe seg til fremtidens eventyr.En: With her heart lifted, Signe looked forward to future adventures.No: Hun hadde funnet en ny mening, en ny styrke i det ukjente.En: She had found new meaning, a new strength in the unknown.No: Og det var bare begynnelsen.En: And this was just the beginning. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstleaves: løvetdanced: dansetnarrow: smaleclung: klamretspectacular: spektakulærevalleys: dalenesaints: helgensseeking: søkendetranquility: rorunes: runerskeptical: skeptiskchuckled: lodramatic: dramatisketurn: svingmysterious: mystiskeinscriptions: inskripsjonerweathered: værbitteenigmatic: gåtefulledeterminedly: bestemtreluctantly: motvilligcourage: mothistorian: historikerenreputation: omdømmetenthusiasm: ivercontagious: smittetinterpret: tolketruth: sannhetenomen: løfteadventure: eventyr

Fluent Fiction - French: Unveiling Secrets in the Enigmatic Forest of Vosges Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-06-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans les montagnes des Vosges, un tapis de feuilles rouges et or recouvre la forêt dense.En: In the montagnes des Vosges, a carpet of red and gold leaves covers the dense forest.Fr: La brume s'infiltre entre les vieux arbres tandis que les pas font craquer les feuilles mortes.En: The mist seeps between the old trees as footsteps crackle on the dead leaves.Fr: L'air d'automne est frais, rempli de promesses et de mystères.En: The autumn air is fresh, filled with promises and mysteries.Fr: C'est ici, la veille de la Toussaint, qu'Étienne, Clara, et Louis se tiennent, les yeux rivés sur une carte ancienne ornée de symboles énigmatiques.En: It is here, on the eve of la Toussaint, that Étienne, Clara, and Louis stand, their eyes fixed on an ancient map adorned with enigmatic symbols.Fr: Étienne, jeune historien avide et curieux, tient la carte précieusement.En: Étienne, a young and curious historian, holds the map preciously.Fr: Son rêve est de révéler un secret caché dans cette forêt.En: His dream is to reveal a hidden secret in this forest.Fr: Clara, sa meilleure amie, l'observe avec scepticisme.En: Clara, his best friend, observes him skeptically.Fr: "Es-tu sûr que cette carte est vraie?"En: "Are you sure this map is real?"Fr: demande-t-elle, fronçant les sourcils.En: she asks, frowning.Fr: Louis, silencieux jusque-là, examine les symboles.En: Louis, silent until now, examines the symbols.Fr: Il a des connaissances en symbologie, mais aujourd'hui, il semble distrait.En: He has knowledge in symbology, but today, he seems distracted.Fr: Le trio avance prudemment, les arbres formant des silhouettes fantomatiques autour d'eux.En: The trio advances cautiously, the trees forming ghostly silhouettes around them.Fr: Étienne ressent un lien profond avec le passé ici, un appel qu'il ne peut ignorer.En: Étienne feels a deep connection to the past here, a call he cannot ignore.Fr: "Nous devons suivre la carte", insiste-t-il, malgré les doutes de Clara.En: "We must follow the map," he insists, despite Clara's doubts.Fr: La forêt est un labyrinthe de sentiers cachés.En: The forest is a labyrinth of hidden paths.Fr: Les chemins sont parfois engloutis par les feuilles, mais Étienne reste inébranlable.En: The trails are sometimes engulfed by the leaves, but Étienne remains steadfast.Fr: "Regarde, ici", dit-il, pointant un symbole sur un arbre.En: "Look, here," he says, pointing to a symbol on a tree.Fr: Clara hausse les épaules.En: Clara shrugs.Fr: "Peut-être un hasard", réplique-t-elle, mais elle continue de marcher.En: "Maybe a coincidence," she replies, but she continues to walk.Fr: Louis, pendant ce temps, semble ailleurs, cherchant quelque chose d'autre.En: Louis, meanwhile, seems elsewhere, searching for something else.Fr: "Tu connais ces symboles?"En: "Do you know these symbols?"Fr: demande Étienne.En: Étienne asks.Fr: Louis hésite un moment.En: Louis hesitates for a moment.Fr: "Ils me sont familiers", admet-il.En: "They are familiar to me," he admits.Fr: Mystère s'ajoute au mystère.En: Mystery adds to mystery.Fr: Toutes les disputes et incertitudes se dissipent soudain lorsque, en suivant la carte, ils arrivent dans une clairière cachée.En: All arguments and uncertainties suddenly dissipate when, following the map, they arrive in a hidden clearing.Fr: Les symboles sur la carte s'alignent avec les pierres autour d'eux.En: The symbols on the map align with the stones around them.Fr: L'entrée d'un site oublié s'ouvre devant eux.En: The entrance to a forgotten site opens before them.Fr: "Incroyable", murmure Clara, saisie par le moment.En: "Incredible," Clara whispers, seized by the moment.Fr: Étienne, ému, découvre des reliques anciennes.En: Étienne, moved, discovers ancient relics.Fr: Parmi elles, un artefact qui résonne en lui.En: Among them, an artifact that resonates within him.Fr: La preuve d'une connexion personnelle à son passé.En: Proof of a personal connection to his past.Fr: Les yeux brillants, il partage la découverte avec ses amis.En: His eyes shining, he shares the discovery with his friends.Fr: Louis, visiblement ému, dévoile enfin son secret.En: Louis, visibly moved, finally reveals his secret.Fr: "Cette légende de famille m'a mené ici", avoue-t-il.En: "This family legend led me here," he admits.Fr: Les tensions se dissipent.En: The tensions dissipate.Fr: Clara, Étienne, et Louis échangent un regard complice.En: Clara, Étienne, and Louis exchange a knowing glance.Fr: Le passé et le présent se rencontrent dans un souffle chargé d'histoire et de nouvelles alliances.En: The past and the present meet in a breath full of history and new alliances.Fr: En quittant la clairière, Étienne se sent changé.En: As they leave the clearing, Étienne feels changed.Fr: Il a une nouvelle confiance en lui et sa place dans l'histoire de sa famille.En: He has a new confidence in himself and his place in his family's history.Fr: La forêt, témoin muet de leur aventure, les laisse partir, enrichis et liés par leur épopée.En: The forest, a silent witness to their adventure, lets them go, enriched and bonded by their epic journey.Fr: Ainsi, la quête d'Étienne révèle non seulement les secrets de la carte mais aussi ceux de l'amitié et de la famille.En: Thus, Étienne's quest reveals not only the secrets of the map but also those of friendship and family.Fr: Une nouvelle page de leur vie s'ouvre, en harmonie avec le murmure ancien des bois profonds.En: A new chapter of their life opens, in harmony with the ancient whisper of the deep woods. Vocabulary Words:the carpet: le tapisthe mist: la brumedense: densethe map: la carteenigmatic: énigmatiquescurious: curieuxskeptically: avec scepticismeto frown: froncer les sourcilsthe symbols: les symbolesthe symbology: la symbologiedistracted: distraitthe silhouettes: les silhouettesthe connection: le liento insist: insistersteadfast: inébranlablethe coincidence: le hasardto shrug: hausser les épaulesto hesitate: hésiterhidden: cachéto align: s'alignerthe clearing: la clairièreto seize: saisirthe artifact: l'artefactthe proof: la preuvevisibly: visiblementthe legend: la légendeto reveal: dévoilerthe discovery: la découverteto dissipate: se dissiperthe alliance: l'alliance

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Enigmatic women, their doubles, and an unmistakable air of strangeness… Award-winning author Deborah Levy (HOT MILK) on the hallmarks of David Lynch's storytelling, and how the filmmaker has inspired her own work.LADIES OF LYNCH explores the subversive female characters created by the late David Lynch, and the singular women who helped shape them. Season 9's guests include celebrated actor and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini; Lynch's daughter Jennifer Lynch; his producer of more than 30 years, Sabrina Sutherland; TWIN PEAKS co-creator Mark Frost; and the award-winning novelist Deborah Levy.Written and guest hosted by culture writer Simran Hans, these conversations with actors, writers, producers and craftspeople who worked directly with Lynch reveal insights about the enigmatic and much-missed filmmaker, and the provocative women he put on screen.MULHOLLAND DRIVE is now streaming on MUBI in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy and Turkey. HOT MILK is now streaming on MUBI in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Germany, Latin America, India, Italy and Turkey. MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI's curators.

Twelve dockable megaships have been deployed to systems within 30 LY of the permit-locked HIP 87621 system, amidst a growing expectation that the Powers are planning a land-grab close to that mysterious system.Megaships near HIP 87621 October Consortium HIP 87621 - Permit locked by October Consortium HR 6524 - October Consortium megaship Orion Col 359 Sector AE-N b9-4 - October Consortium megaship Cygnus Alliance Col 359 Sector MR-T c4-8 - The Sword of Perseus (Prime Minister Mahon) Col 359 Sector FK-L b10-5 - Graf Spee Victorious (Councillor Kaine) Imperial Col 359 Sector CE-N b9-2 - The Benevolence (Princess Aisling) Col 359 Sector AJ-N b9-3 - The Pride of Authority (Emperor Arissa) Col 359 Sector RX-R c5-1 - Radiant Prosperity (Senator Patreus) Col 359 Sector AE-N b9-0 - Glorious Purpose (Senator Torval) Federal Col 359 Sector FK-L b10-3 - Rhea's Resilience (President Winters) Col 359 Sector ZI-N b9-1 - Onyx Bastion (Shadow President Archer) Independent Col 359 Sector ZI-N b9-3 - The Undeniable (Yuri Grom) Col 359 Sector EK-L b10-4 - Enigmatic Triumph (Simguru Antal) Col 359 Sector DP-L b10-3 - Obsidian Directive (Li Yong-Rui) Col 359 Sector KW-V d2-16 - The Sabretooth (Pirate King Delaine)

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Lieke's Enigmatic Discovery: Secrets of the Keukenhof Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-12-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de schitterende herfst van de Keukenhof Gardens, waar de bladeren goud en rood kleuren, begint ons verhaal.En: In the splendid autumn of the Keukenhof Gardens, where the leaves turn gold and red, our story begins.Nl: Lieke, een nieuwsgierige botanist, loopt rustig langs de paden.En: Lieke, a curious botanist, walks calmly along the paths.Nl: De lucht is fris, en de bloemen bloeien nog steeds met een late vurigheid die zeldzaam is.En: The air is fresh, and the flowers are still blooming with a late fervor that is rare.Nl: Ze stopt bij een bed van tulpen, haar favoriete bloem, om hun schoonheid in zich op te nemen.En: She stops at a bed of tulips, her favorite flower, to take in their beauty.Nl: Daar tussen de bloemen ziet ze iets ongewoons.En: Among the flowers, she sees something unusual.Nl: Een onopvallende enveloppe ligt onopgemerkt op de grond.En: An unassuming envelope lies unnoticed on the ground.Nl: De enveloppe is ongeopend, zonder naam of adres.En: The envelope is unopened, without a name or address.Nl: Lieke's nieuwsgierigheid wint.En: Lieke's curiosity prevails.Nl: Ze pakt de enveloppe op en voelt een lichte aarzeling.En: She picks up the envelope and feels a slight hesitation.Nl: Wat zou erin zitten?En: What could be inside?Nl: Zonder dat iemand het ziet, glijdt ze het in haar tas en besluit hem later te openen.En: Without anyone noticing, she slips it into her bag and decides to open it later.Nl: Niet ver weg leiden Jeroen en Bram, de lokale gidsen, een groep toeristen rond.En: Not far away, Jeroen and Bram, the local guides, are leading a group of tourists around.Nl: Lieke weet dat ze veel over de tuinen weten.En: Lieke knows that they know a lot about the gardens.Nl: Misschien weten ze ook iets over deze mysterieuze enveloppe?En: Maybe they also know something about this mysterious envelope?Nl: Wanneer Lieke even alleen is, opent ze de enveloppe.En: When Lieke is briefly alone, she opens the envelope.Nl: Tot haar verbazing zitten er vreemde tekens en symbolen in.En: To her surprise, it contains strange signs and symbols.Nl: Ze krabt aan haar hoofd.En: She scratches her head.Nl: Deze codes zijn niet zomaar te ontcijferen.En: These codes are not easily decipherable.Nl: Ze weet dat ze voorzichtig moet zijn.En: She knows she must be careful.Nl: Ze wil haar vondst niet openbaar maken, maar ze heeft wel hulp nodig.En: She does not want to make her find public, but she does need help.Nl: Die avond, tijdens een wandeling langs de tuinen met Jeroen en Bram in de buurt, maakt ze een beslissing.En: That evening, during a walk through the gardens with Jeroen and Bram nearby, she makes a decision.Nl: Ze vraagt op subtiele wijze of ze ooit iets vreemds hebben gevonden in de tuinen.En: She subtly asks if they have ever found anything strange in the gardens.Nl: Jeroen lacht en vertelt verhalen over verborgen paden en vergeten beelden.En: Jeroen laughs and tells stories about hidden paths and forgotten statues.Nl: Bram, die meer interesse lijkt te hebben, knikt en zegt dat er ooit sprake was van geheime symbolen die naar een verborgen plek leidden.En: Bram, who seems more interested, nods and says that there was once talk of secret symbols leading to a hidden place.Nl: Lieke's hart slaat sneller.En: Lieke's heart beats faster.Nl: Dit is grootser dan ze dacht.En: This is bigger than she thought.Nl: Met de informatie van de gidsen en haar kennis van planten, begint ze de symbolen te ontcijferen.En: With the information from the guides and her knowledge of plants, she starts to decipher the symbols.Nl: Het kost haar enkele dagen en nachten vol studeren en vergelijken met botanische teksten, maar ze komt verder.En: It takes her several days and nights of studying and comparing with botanical texts, but she makes progress.Nl: Elk symbool staat voor een bepaalde plant of locatie binnen de tuinen.En: Each symbol represents a particular plant or location within the gardens.Nl: Op een mistige ochtend, gewapend met een notitieboekje vol aantekeningen, volgt Lieke de aanwijzingen.En: On a misty morning, armed with a notebook full of notes, Lieke follows the clues.Nl: Ze leidt zichzelf door de tuinen, langs oude eiken, tot ze een plek bereikt die onbekend lijkt.En: She leads herself through the gardens, past ancient oaks, until she reaches a place that seems unfamiliar.Nl: Hier, tussen de struiken, ontdekt ze een oude marmeren standbeeld, bedekt met mos, dat grandeur en mysterie uitstraalt.En: Here, among the shrubs, she discovers an old marble statue, covered with moss, exuding grandeur and mystery.Nl: Lieke kijkt met bewondering en besef naar het standbeeld.En: Lieke gazes with admiration and realization at the statue.Nl: Ze heeft niet alleen een historisch geheim ontdekt, maar ook een diepere waardering gekregen voor de plek die ze zo liefheeft.En: She has not only discovered a historical secret but also gained a deeper appreciation for the place she holds dear.Nl: Bij het verlaten van de verborgen hoek van de tuin, besluit ze openhartig te zijn tegen Jeroen en Bram over haar ontdekking.En: As she leaves the hidden corner of the garden, she decides to be open with Jeroen and Bram about her discovery.Nl: Hun gezichten lichten op met ongeloof en enthousiasme.En: Their faces light up with disbelief and enthusiasm.Nl: Met een versterkte passie voor de geschiedenis en de botanie die zo met elkaar verweven zijn, loopt Lieke door de tuinen vol nieuwe verhalen en mogelijkheden die wachten om ontdekt te worden.En: With a renewed passion for the intertwined history and botany, Lieke walks through the gardens full of new stories and possibilities waiting to be discovered.Nl: De Keukenhof zal nooit meer hetzelfde zijn voor haar.En: The Keukenhof will never be the same for her.Nl: Ze glimlacht, verheugd over de keuze om haar vondst te delen, en beseft dat sommige geheimen gedeeld moeten worden om hun ware schoonheid te onthullen.En: She smiles, delighted by the choice to share her find, and realizes that some secrets must be shared to reveal their true beauty. Vocabulary Words:splendid: schitterendecurious: nieuwsgierigebotanist: botanistfervor: vurigheidunassuming: onopvallendeunnoticed: onopgemerktprevails: winthesitation: aarzelingdecipherable: ontcijferenpublic: openbaarsubtly: subtiele wijzehidden: verborgensymbols: symbolendecipher: ontcijferenarmed: gewapendnotebook: notitieboekjeadmiration: bewonderingrealization: besefhistorical: historischappreciation: waarderingpassion: passieintertwined: verwevenpossibilities: mogelijkhedendelighted: verheugdgrandeur: grandeurmystery: mysteriesubtle: subtieleclues: aanwijzingendiscover: ontdekkenblooming: bloeien

Enigmatic author Richard Bachman drew comparisons to another famous author from the jump, but it would be years before the truth about him was finally exposed. In episode 361, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they strap on their best shoes and take a long walk into the past as they explore the noteworthy history behind this novel, consider toxic masculinity's role in controlling young boys, unpack some surprisingly scandalous moments, and take some time to explain the novel's surprising ending. Join them next week as they compare the 2025 adaptation directed by Francis Lawrence and produced by Stephen King! Pickup The Long Walk or any of the novels they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Familiar Faces video Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

In this revealing conversation, we sit down with Michael Emerson during the height of Lost's cultural dominance to unpack the layered, elusive, and often unsettling character of Ben Linus—or was it Henry Gale? From his chilling debut as a mysterious captive to his evolution into one of television's most complex antagonists, Emerson shares insights into the psychological depth, moral ambiguity, and quiet menace that made Ben unforgettable. We explore:

The Arch Stanton Quartet (ASQ) will present a series of upcoming free performances of music, readings, and reflections inspired by Paul Bowles' celebrated 1949 novel “The Sheltering Sky.” Performances will be held at libraries throughout Albany County, supported by a community arts grant from the Albany County Arts and Culture program, coordinated by Advance Albany County Alliance.On its surface, Bowles' novel follows an American couple, Port and Kit Moresby, and their friend Tunner on a journey of post-WWII North Africa. Enigmatic and philosophical, the richly layered novel ultimately explores the depths of the human psyche, and its descent into despair and alienation. Less known is Bowles' work as a composer of music.

Travis from Enigmatic Reptiles joins Clutch Conversations to reflect on two decades of building, learning, and adapting in the reptile game. From early challenges to the strategies that keep him pushing forward today, this episode is a rare look at the mindset and drive behind long-term success.Tap in for real talk on experience, endurance, and the evolving landscape of the reptile industry.Tap in for a raw, unfiltered look at ambition, resilience, and the power of owning your lane.

Two hours of music & chat with Thomas Szirmay & Jérémie Arrobas - Enigmatic Sound Machines!

They know what you saw… and they'll make sure you never talk about it. Who or what are the Men In Black?Download The FREE PDF For This Episode's WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/MalevolentMIBGet the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: The mysterious Men in Black have been around long before Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones put on the black suits and sunglasses. The encounters with these strange men have been taking place for decades. Sometimes unnerving, often bizarre, and almost always chilling for those they approach. (The Sinister Men In Black) *** Legend has it that a four-legged fiend with glowing eyes and a blood-curdling howl stalks the area of Devon, England. The mystery creature was seen only yards away from a party of schoolchildren, the animal has a thick, shaggy coat, rounded ears and large front limbs which would be powerful enough to tear human flesh. Is it man's best friend – or a hell hound?  (Phantom Hound) *** Life presents people with all sorts of unexplained phenomena. One of the strangest is places disappearing. It might happen on a hiking trail, or in the forest, or alongside gravel roads in rural counties… but then some happen in the most surprising of places – for example, in the center of New York City. (Places That No Longer Exist) *** Weirdo family member Chris Francis has a dark story to tell – literally dark. As in black-hole dark. (Black Hole In The Basement)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:00.566 = Show Open00:04:08.719 = The Sinister Men In Black00:21:52.911 = Places That No Longer Exist00:56:54.909 = Phantom Hound01:03:53.483 = Black Hole Basement01:14:59.448 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Sinister Men in Black” by Erik at Paranormal Scholar: http://bit.ly/2Vgdzxp“Phantom Hound” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2OnKvTf“Places That No Longer Exist” by Donn Saylor for Graveyard Shift: http://bit.ly/333CG9u“Black Hole Basement” by Weirdo family member Chris Francis=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July, 2018EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MalevolentMIBTAGS: Men in Black, MIB, UFO sightings, alien cover up, government conspiracy, extraterrestrial encounters, shadowy figures, black suits, UFO investigations, alien abduction, unidentified flying objects, UFO threats, mysterious men, Wytheville UFO, Danny Gordon, Maury Island incident, Rendlesham Forest, Ronald Reagan UFO, secret government agents, creepy encounters, UFO intimidation, real men in black, black hat agents, UFO silencing, paranormal investigation, weird darkness, creepy stories, conspiracy theories, unexplained phenomena