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On this week's Mean Age Daydream: The deep irony of the purported "Nazis" of 4Chan being the bulwark against the EU's censorship 4th reich; DNC summer meetings are hilarious and show they've learned nothing, and could Russia be the US' most potent ally in the future? Care about your liberty and future? Don't miss the Expat Money Online Summit, October 10–12, hosted by Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show. It's free to attend and features top experts on protecting wealth, securing second residencies, lowering taxes, and owning property abroad. Upgrade for lifetime replay access and VIP panels with promo code LIONS for 20% off at https://2025.expatmoneysummit.com/ We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they're all Blood Suckers! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream: The deep irony of the purported "Nazis" of 4Chan being the bulwark against the EU's censorship 4th reich; DNC summer meetings are hilarious and show they've learned nothing, and could Russia be the US' most potent ally in the future? Care about your liberty and future? Don't miss the Expat Money Online Summit, October 10–12, hosted by Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show. It's free to attend and features top experts on protecting wealth, securing second residencies, lowering taxes, and owning property abroad. Upgrade for lifetime replay access and VIP panels with promo code LIONS for 20% off at https://2025.expatmoneysummit.com/ We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they're all Blood Suckers! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the bizarre, and despicable, trend in leftist corporate media of "bringing out the dead" to comment on current events. Also: Target's CEO is the latest "go woke, go broke" casuality, MSNBC gets a dumb rebrand that's very ON brand, and the gas mileage mandate gets whacked. And that's good. Care about your liberty and future? Don't miss the Expat Money Online Summit, October 10–12, hosted by Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show. It's free to attend and features top experts on protecting wealth, securing second residencies, lowering taxes, and owning property abroad. Upgrade for lifetime replay access and VIP panels with promo code LIONS for 20% off at https://2025.expatmoneysummit.com/ We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they're all Blood Suckers! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the bizarre, and despicable, trend in leftist corporate media of "bringing out the dead" to comment on current events. Also: Target's CEO is the latest "go woke, go broke" casuality, MSNBC gets a dumb rebrand that's very ON brand, and the gas mileage mandate gets whacked. And that's good. Care about your liberty and future? Don't miss the Expat Money Online Summit, October 10–12, hosted by Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show. It's free to attend and features top experts on protecting wealth, securing second residencies, lowering taxes, and owning property abroad. Upgrade for lifetime replay access and VIP panels with promo code LIONS for 20% off at https://2025.expatmoneysummit.com/ We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they're all Blood Suckers! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the Trump takeover of DC police and National Guard deployment and asks if safety should ever supercede the dangers of domestic troop deployment. Also: South Park is failing us - have Billionaires Trey and Matt lost it? Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the Trump takeover of DC police and National Guard deployment and asks if safety should ever supercede the dangers of domestic troop deployment. Also: South Park is failing us - have Billionaires Trey and Matt lost it? Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when dentistry meets ear, nose, and throat medicine? In this fascinating episode of The Root of the Matter, Dr. Rachaele Carver sits down with Dr. Jessica Lee, a double board-certified ENT and lifestyle medicine physician, to explore how integrative, cross-disciplinary care is transforming patient outcomes.From the connection between jaw development and airway health to the truth about tonsil stones, sinus surprises on dental CBCT scans, and how allergies really develop, Dr. Lee offers a rare blend of conventional expertise and holistic insight. Together, they uncover why medical–dental collaboration is crucial for tackling chronic issues, and how curiosity, open-mindedness, and personalized care can change the game.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why dentists and ENTs should be collaborating more closelyHow airway health, jaw growth, and tonsils are connected in kids and adultsThe hidden causes (and surprising fixes) for swollen tonsils and tonsil stonesWhat your dental CBCT scan might reveal about sinus healthHow reflux, allergies, and the microbiome influence ENT conditionsWhy personalized, integrative medicine can succeed where a single approach failsEpisode Highlights:The “two toolboxes” approach: blending conventional and holistic medicineMaxillary deficiency, tongue posture, and their effect on breathingENT tips for preventing allergy flare-ups and nasal congestionSurprising stories of patient intuition and detective-style diagnosisThe importance of being your own healthcare advocate
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian gives it to the now cancelled Howard Stern for being an epic sellout and shill before turning to the nonsense public broadcasters are spewing about being cash poor. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian gives it to the now cancelled Howard Stern for being an epic sellout and shill before turning to the nonsense public broadcasters are spewing about being cash poor. ALso: Bill Gates is a psychopath who wants to use AI to create mutant non-farting cows. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian gives it to the now cancelled Howard Stern for being an epic sellout and shill before turning to the nonsense public broadcasters are spewing about being cash poor. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Peptique is LIVE! Go to https://thepeptique.com/ to get all your research peptides .As a loyal listener use the discount code POD15 to get 15% off the entire line of products.Have questions? Feel free to reach out to me: tarawest@westwellnessatx.comWant to get started the right way, but don't know where to start. Email me tarawest@westwellnessatx.com to set up a 30 minute $100 session to get your personalized protocol. A special discount on your first order will be included. These spots fill up fast so schedule today!Want the free peptide guide? Email me tarawest@westwellnessatx.com and comment Guide and I'll shoot it right over!Follow me on instagram @westwellnessatxTakeaways: This podcast episode marks the 50th installment, showcasing significant growth and listener engagement. The primary focus of today's discussion centers on the relationship between NAD and cancer risk. NAD is crucial for cellular functions including energy production, DNA repair, and immune response. Current research presents mixed results regarding NAD's role in cancer, demanding further investigation and caution. NAD supplementation may not inherently cause cancer but could influence existing cancer cell behavior. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and consider their personal health situations regarding NAD usage. Research Links NAD+ biology, aging, immunity, DNA repairCovarrubias et al. “NAD+ metabolism and its roles in cellular processes during ageing” (review). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7963035/ PMCGhanem et al. “Inhibitors of NAD+ Production in Cancer Treatment” (NAMPT/NAPRT review). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10889166/ PMCManickam et al. “Nampt: a new therapeutic target for modulating NAD metabolism in cancer and inflammation” (2025 review). https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/cjpp-2024-0400 Canadian Science PublishingExtracellular metabolism and cellular uptake (do IVs reach cells?)Gasparrini et al. “Enzymology of extracellular NAD metabolism” (ectoenzymes; NR/NMN/NAM import). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8038981/ PMCYusri et al. “The role of NAD+ metabolism and its modulation” (2025 review; NR via ENTs; NMN dephosphorylation; SLC12A8 debate). https://www.nature.com/articles/s44324-025-00067-0 NatureYaku et al. “NR and NMN: similarities and differences” (2025 perspective; NMN→NR conversion before uptake). https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adr1538 ScienceHuman IV NAD+ / IV NR dataGrant et al. “A Pilot Study… during a 6-hour intravenous infusion of NAD+” (750 mg IV NAD+, plasma/urine...
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On this week's Mean Age Daydream: Trump's tariffs seemed to have... worked? Also, unhinged leftists pick a new idiotic hill to die on with Sydney Sweeney's "nazi" American Eagle ad, Hollywood goes DEI dumpster diving again on old IP and Collective Shout censors games as platforms cowtow to a leftist mini-mob. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream: Trump's tariffs seemed to have... worked? Also, unhinged leftists pick a new idiotic hill to die on with Sydney Sweeney's "nazi" American Eagle ad, Hollywood goes DEI dumpster diving again on old IP and Collective Shout censors games as platforms cowtow to a leftist mini-mob. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream: Trump's tariffs seemed to have... worked? Also, unhinged leftists pick a new idiotic hill to die on with Sydney Sweeney's "nazi" American Eagle ad, Hollywood goes DEI dumpster diving again on old IP and Collective Shout censors games as platforms cowtow to a leftist mini-mob. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian is shocked at how far Donald Trump has gone in attacking supporters for wanting the Epstein list released, with MAGA in full meltdown. Also: Crowdhealth CEO Andy Schoonover joins the show to discuss a new rule change that puts medical debt back on your credit rating. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian is shocked at how far Donald Trump has gone in attacking supporters for wanting the Epstein list released, with MAGA in full meltdown. Also: Crowdhealth CEO Andy Schoonover joins the show to discuss a new rule change that puts medical debt back on your credit rating. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian is shocked at how far Donald Trump has gone in attacking supporters for wanting the Epstein list released, with MAGA in full meltdown. Also: Crowdhealth CEO Andy Schoonover joins the show to discuss a new rule change that puts medical debt back on your credit rating. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's truncated Mean Age Daydream: The TSA gives us something back, the Epstein client list apparently doesn't exist, and treasonous FBI agents Comey and Brennan will be formally investigated. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's truncated Mean Age Daydream: The TSA gives us something back, the Epstein client list apparently doesn't exist, and treasonous FBI agents Comey and Brennan will be formally investigated. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's truncated Mean Age Daydream: The TSA gives us something back, the Epstein client list apparently doesn't exist, and treasonous FBI agents Comey and Brennan will be formally investigated. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What would you do if your world slowly started going silent—and you didn't know why? This week on Pushing Limits, we bring you the story of Claire, a young student in Utah who began losing her hearing in fifth grade, despite having no family history of disability. When Claire was in fifth grade, she noticed the hearing in her right ear dropped, followed by her left ear. Now entering ninth grade, Claire reflects on her journey of obtaining hearing aids, a cochlear implant, and how she and her mother, Michelle, are learning to navigate a new language, a new identity, and a new understanding of access. Tune in as we ask what her audiologist and ENT did to help her, what made her decide to get a cochlear implant in her right ear, and how she learned to adapt to the cochlear implant. How do mother and daughter feel about learning American Sign Language? This week, Denny Daughters talks to Claire and her mother Michelle to answer all these questions and more. Plus, for a full transcript of the entire program, scroll down. The idea for this episode of Pushing Limits came from Denny's wife, Deah Daughters. This show was hosted, edited, and produced by Denny Daughters. Audio transcription was by Nicole Struthers. Pushing Limits – Sudden Changes [Opening intro music] Denny: Hello, and welcome to Pushing Limits, KPFA's program by and about people with disabilities. We air every Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Today, I have two guests, Claire and her mother, Michelle. Both live in Utah. Claire will be going into ninth grade this fall. This is her final year of junior high. Claire's mom, dad, and three siblings don't have any disabilities. In fifth grade, Claire was a typical kid without any disabilities. That year, she lost her hearing. She went from having hearing aids in both ears to having a hearing aid in her left ear and a cochlear implant in her right ear. Welcome to Pushing Limits. Let's start out with a brief introduction from both of you. Claire: I'm Claire, and I lost my hearing in fifth grade, so it's been almost four years. Michelle: My name's Michelle, and I'm Claire's mom. Denny: How many people are in your family? Claire: I have two brothers, one sister. I'm the youngest. Denny: Do any of your family members have disabilities? Claire: No. Denny: Do you remember what you were doing when you lost your hearing, and what was it like for you after you lost your hearing? Claire: I remember very well. I was just playing Legos, and then it just dropped, and it started ringing, and it never stopped. So, I'd be like, “Mama, it's still in my ear,” and I could still hear out my other ear. It's kind of like a bunch of buzzing or like the ringing in your ears, but also sometimes it'll sound like there's a fly in your ear or something. We would put stuff in my ears trying to get a fly out, because I thought there was a fly in my ear. Michelle: She wouldn't believe me that there was no fly in her ear and would ask me to check over and over – Claire: Every day. Michelle: — because she just felt like there was — Claire: It sounded like it. Michelle: — a fly, but it was ringing so loud that I was having to yell really loud for her just to be able to hear me. Claire: Yeah. Denny: When the buzzing in Claire's ears wouldn't go away, it took about a week for them to get in to see her pediatrician, and then it was two weeks after that for them to see the ENT. Here's Michelle. Michelle: It started to ring, and we talked to her pediatrician – Claire: Oh, yeah. Michelle: — right away. Claire: I don't remember that. Michelle: And he thought that maybe she had some fluid in her ears, and so we went and got that checked out, and it looked okay, but they put her on a medication in case there was some fluid that they couldn't detect, and then he had us wait. At that point, when it didn't come back, then he had us go see an ENT. We got her in pretty quickly. The thing that was tricky is that I started calling around to different ENTs, and no one could get her in. They were all booked out pretty far, even just a month or two, but I was trying to explain, “She can't hear. I feel like this is kind of an urgent thing.” So, I finally found a place that could get her in, you know, it was a week or two after I called. They weren't pediatric, but it was fine. They did an audiology test, and then she met with the ENT. They at that point just said – and this was our first doctor appointment – but they said, “Oh, she's going to need hearing aids,” and it just caught me so off guard, because everything up to that point you'd fixed. Right? She gets strep throat, you get medication, you fixed it. For them to just flat-out say, “Oh, she lost her hearing,” it was just shocking to me. I don't think Claire even knows this, but I cried the whole way home, and she couldn't hear me in the back seat because she couldn't hear, and I was just devastated. Claire: Oh, yeah. Michelle: So, I came home and started researching more, and I saw that sometimes with sudden hearing loss, steroids would help. I called my pediatrician that night. He's a friend of ours, and so I called him at 9:00 at night and said, “Would you prescribe some steroids for her to try?” He said, “You need to get in to this one specific ENT as soon as you can,” and I said, “I actually have an appointment with him, but it's not for another month and a half,” and he said, “I will get you in tomorrow.” The next morning, I got a call from their office, and they got Claire in that day, and they did another audiology test with her, and then they gave her a round of steroids, which did bring her hearing back a little bit. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: But we had to go through all of the motions to see if there was anything that we could do to help with that, and it didn't, and so at that point, they decided the hearing aids would be the best option. The first time we went in to this office that we're with now, the pediatric audiologist that we're with was on a humanitarian trip, and so they just had her seeing whoever was available at the time for her appointments. But once we got in with this specific audiologist, she has just been – Claire: She was perfect. Michelle: — so incredibly amazing. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: I would say that's something that's been amazing with Claire's journey is just how amazing the people have been. Her audiologist, we've gotten to become really close with. She's just been amazing. I couldn't ask for anything better. Her ENT, same thing. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: Just, they've been so good for Claire and done so much and truly cared about her, and it makes such a difference to go through this with that kind of healthcare provider. Denny: What were some of the emotions you were going through while all this was going on? Claire: I was just confused, because I didn't really know. When I was younger, I thought it was just like silence, so I didn't understand why I just had a ringing in my ear and why I couldn't hear, so I was really just confused. I wasn't really too nervous or anything. Denny: How did you feel when you found out first you were going to have hearing aids? Claire: I was kind of excited, because I've always wanted to experience stuff like that, and also because I could hear and stuff. Denny: Which ear did you lose your hearing in first? Claire: It started in the right ear, and then it came to the left, and then they were pretty good. Then my right ear kind of dropped, so then they did a bunch of stuff. They were testing things again, putting me on steroids, trying to see if we could get my right ear up, and then we talked about maybe getting a cochlear implant. Denny: Claire, have you ever been around somebody who's deaf before? Claire: Yeah. I've met kids at school. Michelle: There was one kid that had hearing aids, but he wasn't really – Claire: No, he had two hearing aids, and then this kid with two cochlears and a girl with a hearing aid. Michelle: Okay. But at that time, you didn't really know them. Claire: Yeah, and I still don't know them. Like, I know them, and I knew their names, but it's not like we were friends, and I never really talked to them. Denny: Some people in the deaf community feel that it's better to learn American Sign Language, ASL, in order to preserve the deaf culture rather than getting cochlear implants. What are your thoughts on that, Claire? Claire: I don't have that many feelings, but I also feel like I tried learning ASL, but I didn't really like doing it, and I felt like it was really hard for me to learn. Having things like cochlears for kids who might not be able to do it or like – yeah, just not being able to do it or anything. Denny: So, for you, learning ASL was difficult? Claire: Yeah. I only tried it for a little bit of time, and then I kind of just stopped. I know some words and the alphabet, but it's not like I know all of the signs. Michelle: Can I share my thoughts on that, too? Claire: Yeah, you can share your thoughts. Denny: Absolutely. Michelle: So, I actually love ASL. I have always been fascinated with it. When I was little, I took a class during the summer, and I just love it. Anytime we've been anywhere where there's an interpreter that is signing, I just focus on that, and I think it is such a beautiful language. I would still love for Claire and I and other members of our family to learn it, because there are times – for example, we're on the beach, or at night when she's going to bed and she doesn't have her devices on – that I think it would be amazing. But as we talked about the decision to do a cochlear, we realized that Claire is in a hearing community. She lives in a hearing community. Her family is hearing. Her friends are hearing. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: Her neighbors are hearing. And so, for Claire to be a part of that community, if there's an option where she can still be hearing, that's her community. I think that would be different if other members of our family were deaf or other people in our community close to us. But because of that, we felt if there's an option for her to be able to still have that, that was what would make her more successful in the community that she's in. Denny: Besides giving you steroids, what were some of the other things they tried with your hearing aids? Claire: Not only did my hearing aid test, but they did a lot of cochlear tests, and then they would try stuff other than steroids. They turned up my hearing aid, because they can make the sound on hearing aids lower and less volume and a stronger volume. Denny: Were the tests hard that they had you do? Claire: No. It's kind of stuff like I go in this booth, and it's like, “Repeat this sentence. Repeat these words,” just to see how well I can hear those things, but if I don't hear it, I just say nothing. A lot of them were like, “Say armchair. Say hot dog, baseball,” really weird, just random words. Denny: Michelle, were you there for all the tests? Michelle: Yes, I was there for every one of them. She was in the sound booth, and then I was sitting by the audiologist. Claire: Because the audiologist has headphones and a microphone, so she can talk to me and hear me, but she couldn't, but she was at least in the office. Michelle: And there was a window, so we could see her. Claire: Yeah. Denny: For two years, the hearing aids helped, and then without warning, the hearing in her right ear suddenly decreased to almost nothing. When you decided to get the cochlear implant, were you presented with other options, or did you feel like this was the only option that you had? Michelle: I mean, first it was deciding if you wanted to get a cochlear. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: And it was, “The hearing aid will no longer work.” Claire: Well, and we tried steroids again. Michelle: Yeah, we did. We went through two different rounds of steroids to see if that would help, but it didn't help enough, so it became we can do a cochlear or not. And then once we chose to do a cochlear, they did present us with a few different companies that do cochlears. Denny: Did you ever feel like they were trying to push a certain technology on you? Michelle: No, never. Claire: No. They were asking us about it, like, “Do you want to try hearing aids?” Michelle: They talked about all the pros and cons of both hearing aids – Claire: Yeah. Michelle: — and the cochlear. I sincerely felt that they had Claire's best interest in mind. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: But the decision very much felt like it was our decision – Claire: Yeah. Michelle: — and they weren't telling us what we needed to do. Denny: Claire talks about the final round of tests she underwent before getting her cochlear. Claire: So, there was like a hearing box room for hearing aid and cochlear tests, and they would put me in there to make sure I needed it, and I was telling them afterwards, “I couldn't hear a thing.” I thought it was telling me to do actions, and apparently it was saying sentences or something. I don't even remember it. Michelle: Yeah, her audiologist said, “I only had to do that as a formality, but I knew that you wouldn't be able to pass that test,” – Claire: Yeah, I couldn't hear anything. I thought it was – Michelle: — because she had lost all that hearing in the right ear. Denny: How did you feel when you found out you couldn't hear the directions your audiologist was giving you? Claire: I wasn't too worried, because I knew that if that didn't work out, I would just have my hearing aid in my one ear and get my cochlear, and I would be able to hear in that ear again with the cochlear. Failing that test would mean I needed the cochlear. Michelle: Claire's been very resilient. When we were driving home from that, I wanted to kind of talk with her and say, “How are you feeling? What are your thoughts? Are you okay?” and Claire said, “There's a reason for everything that happens, and there's a reason for this.” I was just amazed at the maturity and the acceptance and the resilience, that she's been able to say, “There's a reason that this is happening,” and she's just gone with it, and she's done so well because of that. She's had such a great attitude. Denny: What's the definition of a cochlear implant? A cochlear implant has two parts to it. The processor is surgically inserted. It sits in the inner ear, and it bypasses the damaged cochlea cells. There are some really thin wires that stimulate the cochlear nerve endings. In most cases, they don't physically touch those nerve endings; they just stimulate them. The cochlear nerve endings are attached to the cochlear nerve, which is attached to the brain. The receiver sits outside the skull, collecting sounds in the natural environment. The two components are connected via a magnet. When they gave you your pre-surgery instructions, do you remember if they said anything besides ‘Don't eat anything after 11 p.m. the night before your surgery'? Claire: I don't think so. It was really just like a normal surgery that you would undergo. Denny: Were there any scary moments with your surgery? Claire: The only scary part for me was if they hit this certain nerve, then I wouldn't be able to move the right side of my face. That's one of the biggest ones. They'll have little things by it so if they get too close with the thing, they'll know. Michelle: Yeah. So, to clarify, if they touch that nerve, it will paralyze half of your face, and so during surgery, they have sensors all over your face so that if you get even close to it, the sensor goes off so that the doctor knows that he's getting close to that nerve. Claire: Yeah. That was the only part that scared me about the surgery, because I've had other surgeries. Denny: The city of Lehi is about 28 miles south of Salt Lake City. Here's Michelle. Michelle: Claire was the first child to have a cochlear implant surgery at the new Primary Children's Hospital that they had just opened in Lehi. So, they got her under anesthesia, and then the doctor realized they didn't have all of the tools that he needed to do it, and so they had to get them from the other hospital in Salt Lake. She ended up being back there double the time, and so they called to give us an update and said, “They haven't started yet.” They didn't go into details at that point, and we were so confused why she had been back in the OR for so long. Claire: It was same-day surgery, so I was able to leave after that and go home. I was excited to go to my bed. Denny: The surgery took between five and six hours to complete rather than the usual two or three hours. What was it like for you recovering from the surgery? Claire: It was a very long recovery, I'd say. I'd be mainly staying in bed, and people would come visit, and my mom was like, “Come out to the couch.” I didn't really want to walk around too much, because I'd get dizzy and feel nauseous. I was tired a lot of the time, so I didn't really want to talk to people as much, but I still wanted to see them and visit with them. I mainly just stayed in my room, and I watched shows on my headphones. I didn't lay on that side of my head for a while, because there was stitches, and it hurt. I would wear clothes that I didn't have to put over my head, like button-ups and stuff, so I didn't have to put anything around that ear. I just laid in bed and rested and had medicine. Michelle: It's hard to watch your kid struggle, you know, after surgery, when she was so miserable and she kept saying, “I wish we wouldn't have done this.” That only lasted a couple days, but it hurts to see them go through that. Claire: Yeah. Denny: How long did it take to recover from your surgery? Claire: I want to say like maybe a week or something. Michelle: Yeah, maybe. I can't remember exactly. Claire: It was like a week or so. Michelle: But after a few days, her dizziness was so bad she didn't even want to lift up her head. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: So, her ENT called in a little patch to put behind her ear, and we tried that, and that actually helped quite a bit, too. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: So, it was probably four days, five days, maybe. Claire: Yeah. And also, I have a small goose egg where the magnet is. It's kind of just popped up a little bit where the magnet is, just a little bump on the back of my head. Michelle: But the scar from the surgery, you wouldn't even know it's there, it healed up so nicely. Claire: Yeah. Michelle: It's right at the crease of her ear in the back. Denny: It's where your ear joins your skull in the very back, right? Claire: Yeah. Denny: Right. Okay. Claire: It's healed up. It took a while for it to be completely healed, I'd say like two months, but now you can barely even see the scar. Denny: 94.1, KPFA. You're listening to Pushing Limits. I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Today, I'm talking to Claire and Michelle. Claire just finished telling us how she recovered from her cochlear implant surgery a couple years ago when she was in seventh grade. While recovering from surgery, did you have a lot of schoolwork to make up? Claire: I only took off a couple days, and then I was back to school, and my teachers were very accommodating to me. So, if I missed a test or I had something past due, like I couldn't turn it in, they would accommodate to me and let me do it because I had my surgery. Michelle: One of the things that was nice for Claire is a lot of times, people will get two cochlears at the same time, but because Claire had the one and then she has a hearing aid in her other ear, she was still able to hear through all of that process, which was really a nice advantage for her to have. Claire: Yeah. Denny: What was it like when your audiologist first turned on your cochlear implant? Claire: It was weird. It sounded like everyone was a robot. I couldn't hear out of it as well as my hearing aid, that's what I'm trying to say. If my mom talked, I couldn't really understand what she was saying. At night, I'd take out my hearing aid, and she'd cover her mouth and test, like she'd say words to see how well it improved. Eventually, we got to where my mom and dad would switch off saying words, and I wouldn't be able to say it, and now I can be like, “Oh, that's Mom,” “Oh, that's Dad,” “Oh, that's whoever.” Denny: Claire talks about when her audiologist turned on and adjusted the cochlear implant. Claire: I'd go in, and they would turn it on, and then I'd go in in another week, they'd test me and turn it up a little, and then in another two weeks, turn it up a little, see how well my tolerance for the sound needed to be and how high it should go or how low it should go. Now, we're to the point where it's like every six months, they make sure my hearing aid's not going down and I need another cochlear or anything like that. Denny: Claire, in your opinion, what's the possibility of you getting a second cochlear implant in your left ear? Claire: Personally, I think it's low, because my left hearing is good. If I take out my cochlear and my hearing aid, I can still hear out of my left ear a little bit. It's not a lot, but I can still hear a little bit. Michelle: Because they don't know the cause of her hearing loss, they said there's a chance that it could. Everything was so sporadic with her hearing loss in the first place, they just keep an eye on it, but they have no idea what that will look like. Denny: How long did it take for you to start recognizing different voices? Claire: Probably like three to four months, I'd say. But overall, for me to fully adjust, I'd say it'd take a year, because I had my year anniversary, and I'm doing a lot better now. Lip reading was a big thing when I downed my hearing aids at first. I'd be like, “What did you say?” I'm like, “Come closer. I need to read your lips.” Denny: Are you still pretty good at it? Claire: No. I can still kind of do it, but it's very hard for me to read lips. Michelle: I think with the little bit of sound she was getting and the lips together, the combination… Claire: Yeah, with the little bit of sound. Denny: Did you have any other problems after getting your cochlear implant? Claire: It would give me headaches at first, because we got too strong of a magnet. There's different magnet strengths to stick on your head. Denny: The part of the cochlear implant that is detachable and sits on the outside of your ear, do they have a waterproof version of that so you can go swimming and take a shower? Claire: There's no waterproof hearing aids, but there is an aqua kit for my cochlear implant, which I wish there was one for my hearing aid, because again, I can't hear out of my cochlear as well without my hearing aid, so I sometimes won't wear it, but at least I have that option. Michelle: And it's more of an option for swimming, not for showering and things. Claire: Yeah, not for showers. Denny: What was the support like from your friends and family? Claire: It's been good. My friends were really worried at first, because they didn't know why I was not at school for a while, because I didn't really tell them. They were supportive and really friendly. They'd write stuff on pieces of paper in school. I couldn't hear the teacher, so I'd ask them after, because we'd have little talks with our little groups with our teacher, and I wouldn't hear her. So then, I'd ask my neighbor, and they were pretty accommodating in helping me. And then, my family was super supportive. They adjusted to it. They would write stuff on pieces of paper or whiteboards to talk to me sometimes, or they would help my mom get my attention if she was further away. Denny: Have you ever been bullied or teased by other students? Claire: No. Denny: As we were talking about school, Claire brought up one of the frustrating things she encountered at school before she got her hearing aid. Claire: Before I got my hearing aid — because I didn't have it yet, because they had to make the mold and stuff – they'd give me this hearing aid that connected to a microphone so I could hear my teacher, but I couldn't hear anything else other than in that microphone, which got frustrating sometimes, because my teacher didn't know how to turn it off. We'd go to art, and then I would hear my teacher talking to other teachers instead of my art teacher or whatever. It got frustrating at times, and I didn't like it as much as my hearing aid, but it was very nice of the accommodation, because then I could at least hear my teacher until I got my hearing aid. Denny: What kind of accommodations are you receiving? Claire: So, I have these two people who my mom can email. They can give me microphones that I can give to my teachers, which I don't like doing as much, but I can hook them up to a cord which go into my computer, so instead of having to wear headphones, which I can't really hear anyway, I just connected that, and then it goes from the computer into my hearing aid. Then they also will come, and if I need new tubing, which is a little thing that connects the ear mold and the electronic part of my hearing aid – like, my old one broke, and we can't get into my main ENT. My mom emailed her, and she came and fixed it for me. So, they'll just really help me with anything I need if they can. Denny: Tell me how the microphone connects to the computer and then to your hearing aid. Claire: There's a little thing. So, it plugs into the microphone, and then that thing that plugs in the microphone plugs into the computer, so instead of it plugging into my hearing aid, it plugs into the microphone. I can also use that on airplanes and stuff. I have one for at home that I got with my hearing aid, so I can also use that anywhere I really want. Michelle: Or if we were at a really busy place, you know, a really busy restaurant that was super loud – Claire: I could bring it with me and bring it to my mom – Michelle: She could bring it, yeah. Claire: — so I could hear her. Denny: Do things like music, listening to the radio, or different musical instruments sound any different with the cochlear implant? Claire: They sound about the same. My hearing aid, it's using the sound from my ear. It's not from my brain. With my cochlear, it sounds a little bit different, but with my hearing aid, it sounds basically the same. Denny: If you're eating something crunchy, like potato chips or carrots, you can still hear the crunch? Claire: Yeah. If I'm talking without my hearing aid and cochlear, I can hear myself, but I don't know how loud I am. Sometimes my friends will be like, “You're yelling,” and I just don't know. I don't have that concept of sound if I don't have any hearing aids in or cochlear or whatever. Denny: You have to see an audiologist every six months. Do you have to see an ENT, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, as well? Claire: No, just my audiologist. If it's like I'm losing my hearing and I need a cochlear or whatever, then we'll go see the ENT, but it's mainly my audiologist. Michelle: She just had her six-month checkup. The cochlear side that they tested, she's getting 68% accuracy in what she hears, which can sound not great, but without the cochlear, she would be hearing 0% and understanding 0% in that ear. Literally, when she was tested before in that ear, she understood zero. It's gone from 0 to 68. Every time she goes in, it does seem to increase some. It's not quite as good as her hearing aid ear, but almost hearing at 70% is a lot better than what she is without it. Denny: That's great. Claire, how do you feel about your numbers? Claire: I feel good about them. And, like, the sentences are really weird. They're like, “The sister-in-law is toxic poison,” so they're hard ones, too. That's one of the ones that I remember, because it was like I got 100% on them. They're weird ones, so sometimes I'm hesitant to say it, too. I can understand a lot better, too, with my hearing aid, which that was just with my cochlear. Michelle: With the combination, she actually hears really well. Claire: Yeah, with the combination, it's 100% or something. Michelle: Yeah, or close to. Claire: 95, 98 or whatever. Denny: Are there any activities that you can't do anymore because you have a cochlear implant? Claire: I can still swim, but it's kind of hard sometimes. It's good if it's an indoor place, because it's echoey, but sometimes I won't be able to hear them. It's harder if I'm with people, like at the ocean or whatever, because I don't want to wear my aqua kit thing because I'm worried I'm going to lose my cochlear. I can still do everything, but if I have to take off my hearing aid or cochlear, I'd rather not do it as much, because it's sometimes harder for me. Denny: When you're in a crowd or a noisy environment, is it hard to distinguish one voice from another? Claire: No, I can tell their tone of voice. Sometimes if it's really loud, my hearing aid, if it gets too close to something or something's really loud, it will send out a high-pitched noise. It's feedback. If I'm like at the audiologist's place, there's an elevator, and every time it comes down, it's like my hearing aid will give feedback at that event. It kind of hurts my ears when there's feedback, but I can take out my hearing aid, and I'll be fine. Denny: How long does the feedback last? Claire: As long as the noise is. So, if the noise is going on for a minute, the feedback's going to be going on for a minute, or if I'm laying against a pillow, it will be giving feedback until I get off the pillow. There's no feedback from my cochlear; it's just my hearing aid. Denny: Do you ever use the closed caption option when you watch TV? Claire: Not really, only if I don't have my hearing aids in or something. If I'm wanting to go to sleep because I'm getting tired, but I don't want to fall asleep with my hearing aids in — because I take them out, I put away my cochlear, I plug it in, my hearing aids on batteries – if I have my hearing aid and cochlear in, then I can just watch it, and I can still hear it just fine. I might turn it up a little louder, and people will be like, “Claire, we don't need to turn it up more. We need to turn it down more,” but I'm like, I can't hear it as well. I could also put my microphone by the TV if I wanted to, just by the speaker of my TV, or Chromebook, or whatever I'm watching on. My hearing aid can Bluetooth connect to my iPhone, so it's like I'm having an AirPod or something in my ear, or an earbud. I can watch my TV show on my phone, and I can just hear it. Or like I'm cleaning my room, I can listen to my music while I come into the kitchen to grab something. I can still hear it, even though I'm far away from my room. I usually use Siri. Michelle: It reads all of her texts to her, so if she gets a text, it just pops up in her hearing aid. Claire: Yeah. So, I go to school, and they don't like us having our phones, so I make it so Siri reads me my text messages, so if it's an emergency, I can be like, “Oh, I need to look at my phone,” which is nice, because then I have it at school. Denny: Michelle, have you noticed any differences in Claire since she got the cochlear implant and hearing aid? Michelle: It was kind of weird, because she was hearing. There was a few months in there, but it was relatively short compared to someone who hadn't heard and then could hear. It was amazing for her to come home that first day with hearing aids and go, “I can hear my footsteps on the floor. I can hear my cup set down on the table. I can hear an airplane,” and it made me wonder a little bit if maybe her hearing had been fading a little bit before that, and she didn't know. I don't know. Claire: I think it did, because I'd do the hearing tests at school that they make you do in elementary. They were saying they were lower than normal. Michelle: Yeah, but still in a normal range. The hearing aid is kind of like an instant difference for her. Like, she didn't have them, she puts them in, it's like a microphone so she can hear immediately. The cochlear took about a year to adapt to, and so there was that difference, but when she got the hearing aids and could immediately just hear, we were just so grateful for that, because it was hard for her in this environment to not be able to hear. I would flash the lights if I was trying to get her attention or different things like that. Claire: You still do that. Denny: Have you ever forgotten to charge one of your batteries? Claire: Actually, recently. I was at school, and it was dying because my battery thing for my cochlear was unplugged all night. I plugged it back in, and then right before I went to babysitting, I just switched it and went over and babysat. My hearing aid is on batteries, so it will let me know when it's low on battery, and then I'll switch it. On my phone, I can also look and be like, okay, I have 20%, so I still have time. Denny: Claire, what advice would you give to somebody who's thinking about getting a cochlear implant? Claire: I'd say it's a very good option, and even though it's frustrating at times, you just have to keep going with it, because there's going to be people sounding like robots, but if you don't wear it, they're going to keep sounding like robots. If you learn ASL beforehand, it helps, because then you can still talk to people after. There's a learning curve with it, is what I'm trying to say. Michelle: I agree. I think that it's definitely scary going into anything unknown. That's normal. It does require a lot of patience. With her hearing aid, it was instant hearing, and with this, it's not, and it does require a lot of patience, but given time, it's definitely been the right choice for Claire. I think part of that is getting the right audiologist and ENT, so I think if you don't feel confident or comfortable with how they're treating your healthcare, it's worth trying someone new. Claire: Switching, yeah. Michelle: So, that has made such a difference. We've seen that as being a big factor in her journey. Denny: I'd like to thank both Claire and Michelle for sharing their story with me and for letting me interview them for this episode of Pushing Limits. I'd also like to thank my wife, Deah Daughters, for coming up with the idea for this show. Today's show was hosted, edited, and produced by Denny Daughters. Audio transcription was by Nicole Struthers. And thanks to our engineer, Kirsten Thomas. Contact us by email, pushinglimits@kpfa.org, find us on Facebook at Pushing Limits Radio, or you can visit our website at pushinglimitsradio.org. I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Thanks for listening to Pushing Limits. Stay tuned for Talk It Out Radio, 94.1, KPFA. [End] The post Sudden Changes – Pushing Limits – July 4, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's idiotically failed economic ideas, and asks if New Yorkers are dumb enough to buy them. Also: Trump's rage-out against Israel, and Harvard's latest DEI scandal. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's idiotically failed economic ideas, and asks if New Yorkers are dumb enough to buy them. Also: Trump's rage-out against Israel, and Harvard's latest DEI scandal. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's idiotically failed economic ideas, and asks if New Yorkers are dumb enough to buy them. Also: Trump's rage-out against Israel, and Harvard's latest DEI scandal. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do you get when you mix a surgeon, a scientist, and a self-proclaimed “tinkerer” who also happens to struggle with reflux? You get Dr. James Daniero—and you get this conversation about RefluxRaft. In this episode, Theresa Richard chats with Dr. Daniero, an ENT who's not just treating voice, airway, and swallowing disorders—he's innovating them. From basement experiments to biomaterials backed by NIH grants, Dr. Daniero walks us through how his personal journey with reflux turned into RefluxRaft, a barrier-based solution designed to help patients (and clinicians) think beyond PPIs. We dive into the science behind alginates, the "physics problem" behind reflux, and the collaborative power between ENTs, SLPs, and GIs. This one's for the med SLPs who want to understand the why behind the symptoms—and the potential tools to help. https://RefluxRaft.com Download show notes and references here: https://syppodcast.com/372 The post 372 – What If Reflux Isn't Just an Acid Problem? A New Way to Think About It with RefluxRaft appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.
On this week's Mean Age Daydream: Online dolts say anyone criticizing him now who supported his statements earlier are "Stumping." I refute that. Also: a mental braek from WWIII / Israel and Iran talk as Brian discusses the latest from Hollywood - which still *IS NOT GETTING THE MESSAGE* to STFU and make fun, original films (as perfectly stated recently by actress Dakota Johnson). Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream: Online dolts say anyone criticizing him now who supported his statements earlier are "Stumping." I refute that. Also: a mental braek from WWIII / Israel and Iran talk as Brian discusses the latest from Hollywood - which still *IS NOT GETTING THE MESSAGE* to STFU and make fun, original films (as perfectly stated recently by actress Dakota Johnson). Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by Dr. Karen Stierman, a surgeon and otolaryngologist with ENT & Allergy Center of Austin. ENTs treat diseases of the head and neck, specializing in those of the ear, nose, and throat. Today, Dr. Stierman shares some of the most common conditions she sees, from deviated septum and sleep apnea to allergies and hearing loss. In addition to her ENT practice, Dr. Stierman is an affiliate faculty member at Dell Medical School and a consultant in the field of biomedical technology development. She is also the co-founder of Blur Med Spa, where she uses her expertise in facial anatomy and surgical techniques to offer patients a truly holistic, wellness-focused approach to aesthetics and skin care. If you or someone you love struggles with symptoms of post-nasal drainage, sinus pain, and/or difficulty sleeping, hearing, or breathing, call ENT & Allergy Center of Austin at (512) 328-7722 or go online to schedule your consultation today! For more information on Dr. Stierman's approach to aesthetics and wellness, visit Blur Med Spa online or call (512) 522-5769. Voted top Men's Health Podcast, Sex Therapy Podcast, and Prostate Cancer Podcast by FeedSpot.Dr. Mistry is a board-certified urologist and has been treating patients in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area since he started his private practice in 2007.We enjoy hearing from you! Email us at armormenshealth@gmail.com and we'll answer your question in an upcoming episode.Phone: (512) 238-0762Email: armormenshealth@gmail.comWebsite: armormenshealth.comOur Locations:Round Rock Office970 Hester's Crossing RoadSuite 101Round Rock, TX 78681Lakeline Office12505 Hymeadow DriveSuite 2CAustin, TX 78750South Austin Office6501 South CongressSuite 1-103Austin, TX 78745Dripping Springs Office170 Benney LaneSuite 202Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Elisabeth Ovesen, formerly known as Karrine Steffans and author of Confessions of a Video Vixen, recently opened up about her experiences with Sean "Diddy" Combs during the early 2000s. She recounted meeting Diddy in 2001 after being "gifted" to him by a music executive following a night of partying. Ovesen described the encounter as something she entered with awareness, choosing to document her experiences within the entertainment industry. She depicted the atmosphere at Diddy's parties as extravagant and chaotic, likening them to The Great Gatsby—featuring tuxedo-clad men, topless women, and trays of drugs and champagne circulating among guests.While Ovesen clarified that she was not a victim of Diddy's actions, she described witnessing environments rife with power imbalances and instances of men exerting control over women. She empathized with those who have come forward with allegations against Diddy, acknowledging the complex and often exploitative dynamics in such settings. Ovesen's account paints a vivid picture of the entertainment world at the time, shedding light on the toxic culture that enabled abuses of power behind closed doors.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegations: Former hip-hop dancer speaks out about the industry - 'They share women. They share secrets' | Ents & Arts News | Sky Newsshow lessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian breaks down the ICE protests in his Los Angeles home, the truth, and the absurdity of media spin on violent protests. Also: Libertarian Party's "Pride" post goes nuclear, and Trump makes a tariff deal with China. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the cosmos to uncover extraordinary cosmic phenomena, groundbreaking Mars exploration, and innovative asteroid detection technology.The Most Powerful Cosmic Explosions Since the Big BangAstronomers have identified a new class of cosmic events known as extreme nuclear transients (ENTs), which are the most powerful explosions observed since the Big Bang. These events occur when supermassive black holes tear apart stars over three times the mass of our sun, releasing energy that surpasses even the brightest supernovae. We explore the implications of these findings, including how these luminous phenomena can provide insights into black hole growth and the early universe.NASA's Perseverance Rover Takes a Bite of Ancient Martian RockNASA's Perseverance Rover has sampled a potentially ancient rock on Mars known as Crocodilen, located on the Jezero Crater Rim. This area offers vital clues about the planet's watery past and the potential for past life. We discuss the rover's mission, its new sampling strategy, and the significance of the clay minerals found in the region, which could preserve organic compounds.First Light for Europe's New Killer Asteroid HunterThe European Space Agency's FlyEye telescope has achieved its first light, marking a new era in the search for near-Earth asteroids that could threaten our planet. Designed to capture a vast region of the sky simultaneously, FlyEye will operate autonomously to detect and track these celestial hazards. We delve into how this innovative technology will enhance our planetary defense efforts and the role it will play in monitoring potential threats.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesScience Advanceshttps://www.science.org/journal/sciadvNaturehttps://www.nature.com/nature/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.00:00 This is Space Time Series 28, Episode 70 for broadcast on 11 June 202501:00 The most powerful cosmic explosions since the Big Bang12:15 NASA's Perseverance Rover takes a bite of ancient Martian rock22:30 First light for Europe's new killer asteroid hunter30:00 Science report: Global drought severity increases since 1981
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian breaks down the ICE protests in his Los Angeles home, the truth, and the absurdity of media spin on violent protests. Also: Libertarian Party's "Pride" post goes nuclear, and Trump makes a tariff deal with China. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian examines Elon Musk hitting his breaking point, and calling Pres. Trump's Big Beautiful Bill an "Abomination." Also: Corporations massively pull back on "Pride" virtue signaling, and Ukraine (and NATO) brings us to the brink of nuclear war after the latest drone attacks on Russian bombers. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian examines Elon Musk hitting his breaking point, and calling Pres. Trump's Big Beautiful Bill an "Abomination." Also: Corporations massively pull back on "Pride" virtue signaling, and Ukraine (and NATO) brings us to the brink of nuclear war after the latest drone attacks on Russian bombers. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapter 7 - Helm's DeepQ1 - Who is your favorite character so far in the whole story?Q2 - Can you guys help me walk through this whole chapter?They turned and ran. At that moment some dozen Orcs that had lain motionless among the slain leaped to their feet, and came silently and swiftly behind. Two flung themselves to the ground at Eomer's ´ heels, tripped him, and in a moment they were on top of him. But a small dark figure that none had observed sprang out of the shadows and gave a hoarse shout: Baruk Khazaˆd! Khazaˆd ai-meˆnu! An axe swung and swept back. Two Orcs fell headless. The rest fled. Eomer ´ struggled to his feet, even as Aragorn ran back to his aid.Q3 - What do you think of the whole battle?Q4 - What do you think about Aragorn poking his head out and treating with the Orcs?There suddenly upon a ridge appeared a rider, clad in white, shining in the rising sun. Over the low hills the horns were sounding. Behind him, hastening down the long slopes, were a thousand men on foot; their swords were in their hands. Amid them strode a man tall and strong. His shield was red. As he came to the valley's brink, he set to his lips a great black horn and blew a ringing blast.Q4 - Thoughts on ErkenbrandQ5 - Thoughts on the changes of this chapter from book to movie?Chapter 8 -The Road to IsenguardQ1 - What do you think of the hillmen and men of Dunland?In the midst of the field before the Hornburg two mounds were raised, and beneath them were laid all the Riders of the Mark who fell in the defence, those of the East Dales upon one side, and those of Westfold upon the other. But the men of Dunland were set apart in a mound below the Dike. In a grave alone under the shadow of the Hornburg lay Ha´ma, captain of the King's guard. He fell before the Gate.Q2 - What do you think of Hama dying?Q3 - Has the forest moved? A mist gathered about them. Above them a few stars still glimmered faintly; but on either side there arose walls of impenetrable gloom; they were in a narrow lane between moving towers of shadow. Voices they heard, whisperings and groanings and an endless rustling sigh; the earth shook under them. Long it seemed to them that they sat and were afraid; but at last the darkness and the rumour passed, and vanished between the mountain's arms.Q4 - Are these Ents?Q5 - What do you think or Orthanc?
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian asks whether Trump inviting Canada to be the 51st state is even a good thing, the Golden Dome, new Covid variants, and another progressive scam charity gets exposed. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian asks whether Trump inviting Canada to be the 51st state is even a good thing, the Golden Dome, new Covid variants, and another progressive scam charity gets exposed. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Joe Biden's prostate cancer takes full stage - is it enough to push his dementia to the background? Also: "Sesame Street" gets 'saved' by Netflix, and a friend of the show gets cancelled over a cover of Kanye West's controversial new song. Help at Toad in need: https://www.givesendgo.com/towergangtoad Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Joe Biden's prostate cancer takes full stage - is it enough to push his dementia to the background? Also: "Sesame Street" gets 'saved' by Netflix, and a friend of the show gets cancelled over a cover of Kanye West's controversial new song. Help a Toad: https://www.givesendgo.com/towergangtoad Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tongue Press Course Link: https://www.neelbulchandani.com/tongue-press Use code PEAK20 to get Tongue Press for $20 ($70 off the standard price of $90) Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:28) What's Dr. Neel's background, and how he got into the work he does (4:47) What is a tongue tie, and how common is it? (10:05) Why tongue ties often go undiagnosed (12:12) Dr. Neel's "airway map" and 70 patterns of dysfunction (14:09) How to screen yourself for a tongue tie (19:23) The right way to breathe and position your tongue (22:25) Nose hair, earwax, and hearing health (31:04) Floor of mouth mindfulness and tongue mobility exercise (42:42) How Dr. Neel works on patients and what his protocol includes (47:23) Courses and teaching across the US with his tours (51:01) Where to find Dr. Neel's courses and contact him (52:49) Outro Who is Dr. Neel Bulchandani? Dr. Neel is an integrative specialist and the creator of Embryoloji, a fusion-based approach that blends bodywork, movement, and multiple healing modalities to help people release deep tension, pain, and dysfunction. With a background as a chiropractor, movement teacher, and bodyworker, Dr. Neel brings a unique lens to healing—one that's rooted in both science and intuition. He's known for his work with oral ties, nervous system regulation, and pre-/post-op care for procedures like frenectomies. He's helped countless families navigate breastfeeding challenges, sleep issues, TMJ dysfunction, and more, often by getting to the root of tethered oral tissues and hidden patterns in the body. Dr. Neel teaches his Floor of the Mouth Protocol around the country and offers online courses for both practitioners and patients. He's a big believer in collaborative care and works closely with everyone from midwives and ENTs to osteopaths and lactation consultants. Based in Santa Barbara, he also sees patients across California—from LA to the Bay Area—and is expanding to Pacific Grove. Outside the clinic, he's a husband, father of three, and deep thinker who's passionate about nervous system health, human connection, and the healing potential in all of us. Connect with Dr. Neel: Website: https://www.neelbulchandani.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drneelbulchandani Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
Welcome to Middle-earth celebration: week two! In this episode, Leigh takes on the underrated plot of 2002's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, while Lor digs into the forest floor to explore the Slavic myth of the Leshy.FACT CHECKS:Gandalf is an Istari, an angelic being (Maiar) sent to Middle-earth as a wizard during the Third Age. Brad Duriff played Dr. Wheedon in Senseless. The Last March of the Ents is the forty-first soundtrack of the Complete Recordings of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY WITH SOME UBMC MERCH!NEWS & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://translifeline.org/
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian takes no small amount of enjoyment about David Hogg being ousted as DNC Vice-Chair for the most DNC reason ever. Also: Trump's Middle East journey (and shunning Netanyahu), Tariff talk, Spain's war on its people's monetary freedom, and Gavin Newsom's newest homeless "plan." Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian takes no small amount of enjoyment about David Hogg being ousted as DNC Vice-Chair for the most DNC reason ever. Also: Trump's Middle East journey (and shunning Netanyahu), Tariff talk, Spain's war on its people's monetary freedom, and Gavin Newsom's newest homeless "plan." Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we took a deep breath—literally—and talked about something we all tend to overlook: mouth breathing in kids. It's not just a quirky habit or something they'll "outgrow." It's often the very first red flag that the body is struggling, and if we don't catch it early, it can quietly snowball into sleep issues, behavioral problems, and even developmental delays. We started by diving into how disconnected our healthcare system is—dentists look at teeth, pediatricians look at growth, ENTs look at infections—but no one is zooming out to ask: How are they breathing? Is their tongue resting correctly? Are their lips closed at rest? Then we explored three major truths that most providers don't talk about: We don't screen the mouth like it matters—things like tongue posture, tethered oral tissues, and lip strength get missed. The body compensates until it can't—kids may seem “fine,” but mouth breathing, poor sleep, and behavioral struggles are often signs of a deeper dysfunction. No one provider has the full picture—which means we as parents have to become the connectors and advocates. I got personal about my own daughter's journey—how I missed these signs despite working in dentistry—and how that heartbreak turned into purpose. That's why I created the SHIFT Method: a roadmap for parents to spot red flags early, ask better questions, and take action before it becomes a crisis. We wrapped up with a call to action: it's time to stop waiting for diagnoses and start listening to the body's signals. Tantrums, snoring, picky eating—these aren't random quirks. They're clues. And when we shift our perspective, everything else can shift too. Key Takeaways: -Mouth breathing reduces oxygen intake by 18% during sleep—yes, 18%!-It's not normal—just common—and common doesn't mean healthy.-Providers often “stay in their lane,” so parents must become the advocates.-Early signs like bedwetting, snoring, or dark under-eye circles are worth investigating.-One simple shift—like encouraging nose breathing at night—can make a huge difference. Book a consultation today:I am always here to help answer any question and schedule a 15 minute call with me. If I can not help, I can get you to a provider that can.https://shereewertz.com/15-min
Chapter 4 - TreebeardQ1 - Do you think the God of Middle Earth is causing all these things to happen?‘Hm, but you are hasty folk, I see,' said Treebeard. ‘I am honoured by your confidence; but you should not be too free all at once. There are Ents and Ents, you know; or there are Ents and things that look like Ents but ain't, as you might say. I'll call you Merry and Pippin, if you please – nice names. For I am not going to tell you my name, not yet at any rate.' A queer half-knowing, half-humorous look came with a green flicker into his eyes. ‘For one thing it would take a long while: my name is growing all the time, and I've lived a very long, long time; so my name is like a story. Real names tell you the story of the things they belong to in my language, in the Old Entish as you might say. It is a lovely language, but it takes a very long time to say anything in it, because we do not say anything in it, unless it is worth taking a long time to say, and to listen to.Q2 - What do you think of Treebeard and Ents?Q3 - Where are the Entwives?There is naught that an old Ent can do to hold back that storm: he must weather it or crack.‘I think that I now understand what he is up to. He is plotting to become a Power. He has a mind of metal and wheels; and he does not care for growing things, except as far as they serve him for the moment. And now it is clear that he is a black traitor. He has taken up with foul folk, with the Orcs. Brm, hoom! Worse than that: he has been doing something to them; something dangerous. For these Isengarders are more like wicked Men. It is a mark of evil things that came in the Great Darkness that they cannot abide the Sun; but Saruman's Orcs can endure it, even if they hate it. I wonder what he has done? Are they Men he has ruined, or has he blended the races of Orcs and Men? That would be a black evil!'Q4 - How did Saruman fall, and what do you think is the Great Darkness?Q5 - What do you think of the Entmoot and the march on Isenguard?Chapter 5 - The White Rider‘We have journeyed a long way round,' said Legolas. ‘We could have all come here safe together, if we had left the Great River on the second or third day and struck west. Few can foresee whither their road will lead them, till they come to its end.'Q1 - What did you think about the Gandalf reveal?‘What then shall I say?' said Gandalf, and paused for a while in thought. ‘This in brief is how I see things at the moment, if you wish to have a piece of my mind as plain as possible. The Enemy, of course, has long known that the Ring is abroad, and that it is borne by a hobbit. He knows now the number of our Company that set out from Rivendell, and the kind of each of us. But he does not yet perceive our purpose clearly. He supposes that we were all going to Minas Tirith; for that is what he would himself have done in our place. And according to his wisdom it would have been a heavy stroke against his power. Indeed he is in great fear, not knowing what mighty one may suddenly appear, wielding the Ring, and assailing him with war, seeking to cast him down and take his place. That we should wish to cast him down and have no one in his place is not a thought that occurs to his mind. That we should try to destroy the Ring itself has not yet entered into his darkest dream. In which no doubt you will see our good fortune and our hope. For imagining war he has let loose war, believing that he has no time to waste; for he that strikes the first blow, if he strikes it hard enough, may need to strike no more. So the forces that he has long been preparing he is now setting in motion, sooner than he intended. Wise fool. For if he had used all his power to guard Mordor, so that none could enter, and bent all his guile to the hunting of the Ring, then indeed hope would have faded: neither Ring nor bearer could long have eluded him. But now his eye gazes abroad rather than near at home; and mostly he looks towards Minas Tirith. Very soon now his strength will fall upon it like a storm.Q2 - Does Sauron really not think they are trying to destroy the ring??‘Wait a minute!' cried Gimli. ‘There is another thing that I should like to know first. Was it you, Gandalf, or Saruman that we saw last night?' ‘You certainly did not see me,' answered Gandalf, ‘therefore I must guess that you saw Saruman. Evidently we look so much alike that your desire to make an incurable dent in my hat must be excused.'Q3 - Did they really see Saruman?Q4 - What do you think of this Saruman plan?We fought far under the living earth, where time is not counted. Ever he clutched me, and ever I hewed him, till at last he fled into dark tunnels. They were not made by Durin's folk, Gimli son of Glo´in. Far, far below the deepest delvings of the Dwarves, the world is gnawed by nameless things. Even Sauron knows them not. Q5 - Thoughts on Gandalf's fight with the Balrog?Q6 - What do you think Galadriel's message meant to the trio?Where now are the Du´nedain, Elessar, Elessar? Why do thy kinsfolk wander afar? Near is the hour when the Lost should come forth, And the Grey Company ride from the North. But dark is the path appointed for thee: The Dead watch the road that leads to the Sea. To Legolas she sent this word: Legolas Greenleaf long under tree In joy thou hast lived. Beware of the Sea! If thou hearest the cry of the gull on the shore, Thy heart shall then rest in the forest no more.' Gandalf fell silent and shut his eyes. ‘Then she sent me no message?' said Gimli and bent his head. ‘Dark are her words,' said Legolas, ‘and little do they mean to those that receive them.' ‘That is no comfort,' said Gimli. ‘What then?' said Legolas. ‘Would you have her speak openly to you of your death?' ‘Yes, if she had naught else to say.' ‘What is that?' said Gandalf, opening his eyes. ‘Yes, I think I can guess what her words may mean. Your pardon, Gimli! I was pondering the messages once again. But indeed she sent words to you, and neither dark nor sad. ‘ ‘‘To Gimli son of Glo´in,'' she said, ‘‘give his Lady's greeting. Lockbearer, wherever thou goest my thought goes with thee. But have a care to lay thine axe to the right tree!'' ' ‘In happy hour you have returned to us, Gandalf,' cried the Dwarf, capering as he sang loudly in the strange dwarf-tongue. ‘Come, come!' he shouted, swinging his axe. ‘Since Gandalf's head is now sacred, let us find one that it is right to cleave!'Chapter 6 - The King of the Golden HallQ1 - What are your thoughts on Erodas?Q2 - What are your thoughts on Wormtongue?Q3 - Was there spellwork over Theoden?
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the ridiculous IGO Anti-Boycott Act, House Resolution 867, in which 'MAGA' opposition was blamed for its fantastic death. Also: Giant Black Women (statues) in Times Square, WEF shill Mark Carney wins in CAN, and Louisiana tries to screw wrongfully imprisoned people out of compensation. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get all of our bonus shows! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host of the World Economic Conference (per Nigel Farage, the anti-Davos) and legendary financial forecaster Martin Armstrong of Armstrong Economics joins the show. Martin talks about his Socrates AI, which has predicted accurately economic fallouts as well as nations (and the DNC) collapsing, as well as his take on the gold as reserve currency, tariffs, and that Ending the Fed isn't a magic bullet in our debt-centric world system. Visit his regular blog and events at https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/ X: https://x.com/StrongEconomics FB: https://www.facebook.com/Armstrongecon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/armstrong-economics/ Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian looks at the ticking clock on the WHO's Disease X and US exit from the org. Also: Pride fests go bankrupt, Dr. Who is dead from wokeism, and Andor is following suit. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Crowdhealth CEO Andy Schoonover joins the show to discuss the health insurance industry's use of claim-denying AI with all the wrong priorities. Check out https://Joincrowdhealth.com and use code lions to get started for just $99 and take control of your healthcare! Help support what we do and grow our show! Also get a Lions of Liberty Christmas Mug for subscribing or upgrading to an annual support level! https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty OR support us on Locals! https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe to the all new FIRST EPISODE PODCAST! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ENTS... First Episode Pod on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5679432 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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