Podcasts about epitaphs

Send us a message or question! In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters ( the penultimate episode of the current series), hosts Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies engage with Dave Gilbert, the losses archivist at the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln, England. Dave explains the background to the development of the centre, and relates how he (and a team of volunteers) went about compiling the details of over 58,000 men and women who died while serving with, or in support of, RAF Bomber Command. The team debate the emotional impact of this work, and the importance of providing some biographical detail about every single person listed. The conversation then turns into the development of navigational technology aboard both RAF and Luftwaffe aircraft. You can visit the International Bomber Command Centre Losses Database here , and you learn more about the work of the centre here.Dave's book, written in conjunction with Steve Darlow, Epitaphs of Bomber Command, can be pre-ordered here. TakeawaysRAF Bomber Command had the highest casualty rate during the war.The International Bomber Command Centre serves as a memorial and educational resource.The losses database is the world's largest free-to-access database of RAF Bomber Command casualties.Inclusivity in documenting losses includes ground crew and associated personnel.Accessing historical records can be challenging due to location and processing issues.The Wall of Names at the IBCC allows families to connect with their loved ones.The emotional weight of the work can be overwhelming for archivists.Epitaphs provide personal insights into the lives of those lost.Technological advancements significantly impacted bombing strategies during the war.Navigational training gave RAF crews an edge over their German counterparts.Chapters00:00 Introduction to RAF Bomber Command03:20 The Role of the International Bomber Command Centre06:08 The Losses Database: Origins and Development08:28 Inclusivity in Documenting Losses09:48 Sources of Information for the Database12:02 The Wall of Names: A Memorial to the Fallen14:14 Emotional Impact of the Work16:30 Future of the Database and Ongoing Research20:55 The Epitaphs of Bomber Command23:53 Advancements in Bomber Technology33:21 The Significance of Navigational Techniques37:46 Engaging Audiences Through Technology39:25 Show intro.wavSupport the showPlease subscribe to Never Mind The Dambusters wherever you get your podcasts. You can support the show, and help us produce great content, by becoming a paid subscriber from just $3 a month here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/support . Supporters get early access to episodes and invitations to livestreams. Thank you for listening! You can reach out to us on social media at @RAF_BomberPod (X) or @NeverMindTheDambusters (Instagram)You can find out about James' research, articles, lectures and podcasts here .You can read more about Jane's work on her website at https://www.justcuriousjane.com/, and listen to podcasts/media stuff here

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a message or question! *** Episode on general release on Wednesday 9th April 2025 In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, hosts Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies engage with Dave Gilbert, the losses archivist at the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln, England. Dave explains the background to the development of the centre, and relates how he ( and a team of volunteers) went about compiling the details of over 58,000 men and women who died while serving with or in support of RAF Bomber Command. The team debate the emotional impact of this work, and the importance of providing some biographical detail about every single person listed. The conversation then turns into the development of navigational technology aboard both RAF and Luftwaffe aircraft. You can visit the International Bomber Command Centre Losses Database here , and you learn more about the work of the centre here.Dave's book, written in conjunction with Steve Darlow, Epitaphs of Bomber Command, can be pre-ordered here. TakeawaysRAF Bomber Command had the highest casualty rate during the war.The International Bomber Command Centre serves as a memorial and educational resource.The losses database is the world's largest free-to-access database of RAF Bomber Command casualties.Inclusivity in documenting losses includes ground crew and associated personnel.Accessing historical records can be challenging due to location and processing issues.The Wall of Names at the IBCC allows families to connect with their loved ones.The emotional weight of the work can be overwhelming for archivists.Epitaphs provide personal insights into the lives of those lost.Technological advancements significantly impacted bombing strategies during the war.Navigational training gave RAF crews an edge over their German counterparts.Chapters00:00 Introduction to RAF Bomber Command03:20 The Role of the International Bomber Command Centre06:08 The Losses Database: Origins and Development08:28 Inclusivity in Documenting Losses09:48 Sources of Information for the Database12:02 The Wall of Names: A Memorial to the Fallen14:14 Emotional Impact of the Work16:30 Future of the Database and Ongoing Research20:55 The Epitaphs of Bomber Command23:53 Advancements in Bomber Technology33:21 The Significance of Navigational Techniques37:46 Engaging Audiences Through Technology39:25 Show intro.wavPlease subscribe to Never Mind The Dambusters wherever you get your podcasts. You can support the show, and help us produce great content, by becoming a paid subscriber from just $3 a month here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/support . Supporters get early access to episodes and invitations to livestreams. Thank you for listening! You can reach out to us on social media at @RAF_BomberPod (X) or @NeverMindTheDambusters (Instagram)You can find out about James' research, articles, lectures and podcasts here .You can read more about Jane's work on her website at https://www.justcuriousjane.com/, and listen to podcasts/media stuff here

In the shadowy realm of the Twilight Zone, "Night Call" and "Mr. Garrity and the Graves" present haunting narratives where the boundary between life and death blurs with terrifying results.Both stories examine profound isolation and unresolved guilt, while warning against disrupting natural boundaries. The episodes share a powerful cautionary message about tampering with the natural order, delivering ironic justice to those who fail to accept finality. In both stories, the disturbed dead return not as comforting presences but as reminders that some separations must remain permanent. The post Epitaphs appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

In the shadowy realm of the Twilight Zone, "Night Call" and "Mr. Garrity and the Graves" present haunting narratives where the boundary between life and death blurs with terrifying results. Both stories examine profound isolation and unresolved guilt, while warning against disrupting natural boundaries. The episodes share a powerful cautionary message about tampering with the natural order, delivering ironic justice to those who fail to accept finality. In both stories, the disturbed dead return not as comforting presences but as reminders that some separations must remain permanent.   Connect with Entering the Fifth Dimension: Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Contribute Listener Feedback

Epigrams and Epitaphs By Alexander Pope Edited by W. C. Armstrong Read by Denis Daly Pope's mastery of the heroic couplet and his perceptive wit are apparent in the many epigrams and epitaphs that he composed. The subjects of these snippets of verse are widely varied, ranging from encomiums to great celebrities like Sir Isaac Newton to witty soupçons, like that attached to the collar of a dog that the poet gave to Prince George (later King George II). This recording also includes an extensive commentary on Pope's Epitaphs by Samuel Johnson.

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Epitaphs from the Abyss) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including what the election results could mean for the comics business, the passing of actor Tony Todd, and reactions to the new Thunderbolts* trailer.

We are catching up on our backlog so this next Comic Book Bears audio episode dates back to this past September 26th when Bill and Steve had just returned from Baltimore Comic Con! BCC is one of the best comic book conventions out there and we have been past guests of the con as press for a number of years, so it was a thrill to return to Inner Harbor! Bill and Steve talk about their experiences, gets and hijinks that happened during this year's edition. Then Caleb joins in on the fun as we have an all-indie roundtable chatting about books including Jeff Lemire's Minor Arcana (Boom Studios), Morning Star (Mad Cave), EC's Epitaphs from the Abyss (Oni Press), Howard Chaykin's Hey Kids! Comics! (Image) and A Phone Call Away (Mad Cave)!!! So please hit play and enjoy this Charm City inspired ep!

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Jason is joined by Tales From The Crypt writer/producer AL Katz to review issue 4 of Oni Press's EC Comics revival: "Epitaphs From The Abyss"!!! Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecrypt Twitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt

Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead Podcast, Season 2, Episode 27:“Sleepy Hollow” mixed media comic book cover; completed 20Jul24; 10x7“Epitaphs from the Abyss” mixed media comic book cover; completed 14Sep24; 10x7“Cruel Universe" mixed media comic book cover; completed 14Sep24; 10x7Grab Some Merch: https://marly-ramones-mad-mad-house-o.myspreadshop.com/Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/user?u=103805239&utm_medium=unknown...Follow Me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmmhod?igsh=cmgwNj3JicXczbXoz...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091106425323...IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt27657071/?ref_=ttpl_ovKaledon: Surprise Impact, The New Kingdomhttps://uppbeat.io/t/kaledon/surprise-impactLicense code: FVCQN1PMMNDINXYVhttps://uppbeat.io/t/kaledon/the-new-kingdomLicense code: PN0RIG6DKM7E8ZEH

Paul hosts a conversation with Kait and Nick about EC Comics, award-winning autobiographies with scatological names, charming Beowulf interpretations, and a new haul of comics translated from the French. Mike is still in Japan, but can he ever really leave our hearts?00:00 Start/ Last Week in Comics00:45 Epitaphs from the Abyss #1-2/Cruel Universe #1-213:17 Bea Wolf19:44 Wimbledon Green25:30 Pee Pee Poo Poo #130:05 Dead Eyes: The Empty Frames #136:43 Shangri-La39:11 Discord Picks39:46 Department of Truth #2545:25 WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Kara SzamborskiProoflistener: Kait LamphereEditor: Zander RiggsSupport us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastEmail: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastEmail: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop

This week on Horror Joy, we're delving deeper into the chilling connection between Christian nationalism and horror. Following our exploration of Victorian roots with Lukas Kwong, we're turning our attention to the modern-day manifestations of this dangerous ideology.Joining us is Bradley Onishi, author and co-host of the popular political podcast Straight White American Jesus, to provide invaluable insights into contemporary Christian nationalism.We'll dissect the horrors unfolding around us:Understanding Christian Nationalism Today: A comprehensive look at the current state of Christian nationalism and its impact on society.The Power of Community: Exploring the joy and empowerment found in building strong communities.Weaponizing Faith: How Civil War, The Mist, and "Senator, Senator" depict the dangerous weaponization of Christianity by Christian nationalists.Corruption and Control: Examining the themes of power corruption and the manipulation of institutions by these extremist groups.While the terror is a little too close for comfort this week, we find joy in the empowering activity of community. Just try to avoid those dastardly abominations.Civil WarThe Mist (film)The Mist (Novella)Senator, Senator in Epitaphs from the AbyssSCG Hobby, Altoona, PAChristian NationalismStraight White American JesusPreparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism—and What Comes Next by Bradley Onishi

Join Mike and Bill as they discuss Fan Expo, Private Dance #2, Hello Darkness #1, Epitaphs from the Abyss #1, Boris Karloff Gold Key Mysteries #1, Kill All Immortals #1, Sam and Twitch #2-3, Misery #2, Rat City #2, Evil Kirby at War, A Good Girls Gift to Murder, Martin and Lewis, I Come in […] The post Geek Brunch 426 – Sam and Twitch first appeared on DC Noise.

Join Mike and Bill as they discuss Fan Expo, Private Dance #2, Hello Darkness #1, Epitaphs from the Abyss #1, Boris Karloff Gold Key Mysteries #1, Kill All Immortals #1, Sam and Twitch #2-3, Misery #2, Rat City #2, Evil Kirby at War, A Good Girls Gift to Murder, Martin and Lewis, I Come in […] The post Geek Brunch 426 – Sam and Twitch first appeared on DC Noise.

We're still *technically* on hiatus but it's been nine years since we started casting this pod and we wanted to celebrate with a round of "Guilty Pleasure/Dumpster Fire" on 2015's "Mortdecai."   The Pull List "Cruel Universe" (various) and "Epitaphs from the Abyss" (various), both from Oni Press   Follow us!

IN THIS ISSUE: Deadpool & Wolverine review, quick comic book reviews, and guessing the 2024 Eisner Comic Book Award show winners! Welcome back to Color/Break, your third favorite comic book podcast hosted by KodyCollects and ComicBookStache! In this episode... Kody and Stache talk about Deadpool and Wolverine (quick spoiler free with spoilers at the end) and talk about some recent comic book series (like Hello Darkness from BOOM! Studios, Epitaphs from the Abyss from Oni Press, Nice House by the Sea from DC Comics, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from IDW Publishing). Finally, they try to guess some of the Eisner 2024 Comic Book Award Show winners. 00:00 Intro 02:53 Deadpool and Wolverine (Spoiler Free Thoughts) 05:00 Quick Comic Book Reviews 21:21 Guessing Eisner 2024 Comic Book Award Show 42:10 Deadpool and Wolverine (Spoiler Discussion) Thanks so much for listening/watching! New episodes released every 2 weeks.

This week we're talking about the human trafficking bust at SDCC & the Olympic games before getting into our comics of the week. In addition to our books in the title, we also talk some about Flash Gordon & X-Force.  Hop over to our Patreon for more on SDCC and Deadpool & Wolverine movie takes. 

On July 24th, Oni Press, in partnership with William M. Gaines Agent, Inc., resurrected EC Comics in spectacularly bloody fashion. Tales from the Abyss #1 contains 4 stories that captures the spirit of classic EC Comics. Then, on August 7th, Cruel Universe #1, a collection of science-fiction stories. I had the good fortune of chatting with Hunter Gorinson, President and Publisher at Oni Press, along with two of the creators of one of the tales from the abyss themselves, Chris Condon and Peter Krause.  My number one takeaway from this interview was both the excitement and reverence all 3 have for EC Comics. It also doesn't hurt that both of these issues are phenomenal and I was blown away by the stories and the storytelling talent on display here. We talk about how this deal developed between the family of William M. Gaines and Oni Press, the staggering influence of EC Comics to this day, and a whole lot more.   Here's what Oni Press had to say about Epitaphs from the Abyss:  From the publisher that drove Tales from the Crypt, Vault of Horror, Haunt of Fear, and many more into the depraved hearts of an unsuspecting world, the immortal EC COMICS returns . . . with its first ALL-NEW series in nearly 70 years! In our first extra-sized, 40-page dose of fear, witness shocking tales of torment and tension in the undying EC tradition-as wrenched from the grave by the vile intentions of acclaimed writers Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned, 100 Bullets), Chris Condon (That Texas Blood, Night People), J. Holtham (FX's The Handmaid's Tale), and Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Grim) and realized into bloody reality by "all-slaughter" artists Jorge Fornes (Rorschach, Danger Street), Phil Hester (Family Tree), Peter Krause (Irredeemable), and more! What the Comics Code Authority couldn't kill has only made it stronger . . . EC COMICS LIVES AGAIN IN EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS!  Here's what Oni Press had to say about Cruel Universe: Compelled to OBLIVION, driven to ENTROPY, all life in our cosmos can only end in one place: COMPLETE ANNIHILATION! For the first time in 70 years, the limitless fury of EC Comics rages back to life to shred the very fabric of the universe itself-and wrench bizarre tales of time and space into our dimensional plane! Our guides across this double-sized, 40-page introduction to a cosmic maelstrom of strange extraterrestrial entities, malevolent scientists, and terrifying technological catastrophes? Learn to fear the void with the irradiated imaginations of Hugo Award nominee Corinna Bechko (Invisible Republic), rising star Chris Condon (That Texas Blood), Eisner Award nominee Matt Kindt (BRZRKR, Mind MGMT), and Edgar Award winner Ben H. Winters (The Last Policeman) as they collide with the wondrously destructive visions of artists Jonathan Case (Green River Killer), Kano (Immortal Iron Fist), Artyom Topilin (I Hate This Place), and Caitlin Yarsky (Black Hammer: Reborn)! The unpredictable return of EC Comics continues here with the quantum comics event of the millennium! Galaxies will collapse. Space-time will be distorted. And your very will to exist, too, shall be broken . . . Just remember: it's all in the name of SCIENCE! Our episode sponsors After the Realm Don't miss Eisner and Harvey award winning comics creator Michael Avon Oeming's newest crowdfunding project After The Realm. With over 300 pages of material and 22 new pages of story, this graphic novel collects issues 1-5 of this realm trotting dystopian fantasy adventure that follows young ranger Oona Lightfoot's travels and travails trying to find her best friend as the nine realms are torn asunder.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon! Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us all this week: journalist, CBS correspondent, and “Mobituaries” podcast host Mo Rocca.  Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday, July 24th This week we’re talking about NYX #1, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1, Flash Gordon #1, Absolute Power Origins #1, Epitaphs from the Abyss #1, Hello Darkness #1, The Nice House by the Sea #1, The Big Burn #1, BRZRKR A Faceful of Bullets #1, Friday Vol 3 TP, Spider-Man Cosmic Chaos, Alley,... Read more » The post 472: Twister3 appeared first on Rogues Gallery Comics + Games, Round Rock, TX.

Jason is joined by AL Katz (writer/producer from the Tales From The Crypt tv show) to review the first issue of Oni Press's EC Comics revival: "Epitaphs From The Abyss"!!! Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecrypt Twitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt

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This week we get on Vlarg's B.A.D. side as we talk about Barry's Steamer: Massive Chalice, New Age Shops, Robocop: Rogue City, Product Placement, James Bond, The Why Files, Orconomics trilogy, comic book controversies, the Halloween cinematic universe, Twilight: the Animated Series, Hopkins in Eyes in the Trees, Epitaphs from the Abyss, Uncle $crooge and the Infinity Dime, the NEXT Jurassic World, the new Kick-Ass trilogy, the four film Beatles series, and Rogue Trooper. So, get ready to misread, it's time for a G.e.e.k.S.h.o.c.k.!

Job 14:14One day you'll have a tombstone. What will it say?

Tim & JB sit down and unleash the comedy, no one was safe in this episode. We apply our twisted sense of humor to all the discussion topics. Stop by for a laugh, this show is a comedic insurrection.  

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us all this week: journalist, CBS correspondent, and “Mobituaries” podcast host Mo Rocca.  Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second of these two poems was written in response to the first. A.E.Houseman (1859-1936) was one of the leading classical scholars of his day. Today he's remembered as the author of ‘The Shropshire Lad' , one of the most well known collections of poems from the first quarter of the last century. I suspect his mercenary army owes a lot to Xenophon's classic account of how ten thousand Greek soldiers marched to the sea after their Persian paymaster was killed in battle. Hugh MacDairmid (1892-1978), one of the significant Scottish poets of the twentieth century, had a less romantic view of mercenaries. which i suspect might be shared by those unlucky enough to have encountered them.

What would you like it to say on your tombstone? What is the legacy that you want to leave behind? Pastor Bill explores Mark 6 as we continue in our Hope Grows series. (From May 21, 2023)

Eulogies and Epitaphs are for the DEAD! Let my life TESTIFY of Jesus Christ while I am ALIVE, and when I DIE, let it be the RESURRECTED Christ who TESTIFIES of me in HIM forever more. Contact Us: CovenantsOnLine.com; Covenants.LLC1@yahoo.com; 304-528-9220; or @Covenants on FB.

John Wick 1-4, The Wire, Oz, Lost, Always Sunny - These are just a few of the movies and tv shows that Lance made better. Come with Coop, Joel, and Adam as we drink in Lance's name, and remember what he has left behind.

Epitaphs can sum up the life of the individual buried beneath or can comment on the human condition generally. From the melancholy to the absurd to the catastrophically caustic, we survey in this episode a spectrum of final thoughts and grim punchlines culled from a favorite 19th-century volume.   The post Epitaphs appeared first on Bone and Sickle.

The CBS Radio Workshop was an experimental dramatic radio anthology series that aired on CBS from January 27, 1956, until September 22, 1957. Subtitled “radio's distinguished series to man's imagination,” it was a revival of the earlier Columbia Experimental Laboratory (1931), Columbia Experimental Dramatic Laboratory (1932) and Columbia Workshop broadcasts by CBS from 1936 to 1943 and used some of the same writers and directors employed on the earlier series. The CBS Radio Workshop was one of American network radio's last attempts to hold on to, and recapture, some of the demographics they had lost to television in the post-World War II era. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

More kings that fall short of the mark. More kings that leave the high places. God relieves them only to see more kings that fail to pursue the plan God gave them. All In Gospel Podcast is a chapter by chapter, verse by verse, in depth bible study where we seek to understand God's Word at face value. All In Gospel is recorded live at Calvary Chapel White Bear with Pastor Seann Dikkers. You can support this study at anchor.fm/allingospel, ccwhitebear.com, or visit us live on Sunday mornings or evenings. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allingospel/support

In this latest episode of Trench Talk, it's a real pleasure to be joined by the writer Sarah Wearne, whose 30-year odyssey to study the epitaphs of the Great War culminated in the publication of three collections of epitaphs, The Somme, Passchendaele, and The Last Hundred Days.In this wide-ranging chat we talk about Helen's quest to track down some of the more unusual and unique epitaphs of the Great War, how epitaphs were chosen, the different approaches to commemoration by the various nations, what epitaphs can tell us about societies views of memory and commemoration, and of course, hear the personal stories behind some of Sarah's personal favourites. 

Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet with Kyle Anne and Seth for a trivia quiz with topics including Sports, Horror Movies, Deadly Storms, Fairy Tales, Epitaphs, Fruits, Chemistry, Geology, Geography and more! Round One SPORTS - What sport lasts 1 to 2 hours and is divided into four or eight seven minute long periods called 'chukkas'? HORROR FILM LOCATIONS - Camp Crystal Lake, known amongst horror fans as the home of serial killer Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th franchise, is said to be located in which U.S. State? DEADLY STORMS - What once-popular construction material was turned into deadly projectiles before being banned through code enforcement after the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900? FAIRY TALES - What musical instrument did Jack steal from the Beanstalk Giant? EPITAPHS - What signature line is inscribed on the tombstone of Rod Roddy (who was the longest-serving announcer for the popular television game show The Price Is Right)? DEADLY STORMS - In 1928, a hurricane hit the Southeastern U.S. resulting in the deaths of almost 3,000 people. The people in the surrounding communities were struck unaware by its unusual storm surge developing from this body of water that also gave the storm its name. Round Two HORROR CAMEOS - Which iconic horror film character appears in six episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants as the night shift manager at the Krusty Krab? FRUITS - Biologically classified as a fruit, but treated as a vegetable in the culinary world, what are ladies fingers known as? DEADLY STORMS - What September holiday lends its name to a category 5 hurricane that hit the Florida Keys? HAUNTINGS - What legendary college football player, who died at the age of 25 from pneumonia, was played by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in the 1940 film Knute Rockne, All American and whose galloping ghost is said to haunt Notre Dame's historic Washington Hall? CHEMISTRY & GEOLOGY - A shiny gray solid number with atomic number 12, which element is the most common in the Earth? DEADLY STORMS - Category 5 Hurricane Camille hit what Gulf Coast state in 1969, the resulting storm surge of 24 feet killed over 200 Americans and put the corpses of cows in treetops? Rate My Question CITY NAMES - What international city, when broken up into three consonants sounds like two inappropriate to potentially inappropriate words and the verb to use them? Final Questions WORLD WAR II - The Battle of Britain began on January 10, 1940 and ended on October 31st, 1940, and was primarily an air battle involving Germany and Britain using the German Spitfire and the Hawker what? F1 RACING - The YAS Marina Grand Prix Circuit is located in which capital city whose name translates to "Father of Gazelle" in English? HORROR RAP - Voiced by comedian John Kassir, what iconic horror character, who was Halloween Horror Nights first official icon, plays keyboard and raps on a 1992 single that was produced by Janet Jackson collaborator and godson of Barry White Chuckii Booker? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges November 2nd, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST November 3rd, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie's Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam, Caitlyn H, Sam Spencer Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim, Andrea, Ian, Aunt Kiki, Clay, Cam, Littlestoflambs If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Special Guests: Kyle Anne and Seth.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. While wage theft is a crime, few DA's in California file charges for it. Thousands of apartments may come to Santa Monica and other wealthy cities under a little-known law. Rosie Grant finds recipes on gravestone epitaphs and 'they're to die for'. And some Heavy Petting where Wayne has some feel-good animal stories to share.

In this episode, I speak with the poet, critic, and biographer Paul Mariani, professor emeritus at Boston College. We discuss his new book, All that Will be New and his biography of Robert Lowell, The Lost Puritan. We discuss Lowell's life, poetry, and his struggle with the permanent things: religion, marriage, art, family. Given the influence of Hopkins on his early poems, I think this episode pairs well with episode 38 with Nick Ripatrazone. As always, I hope you enjoy our conversation. Paul Mariani is the University Professor of English emeritus at Boston College. He is the author of twenty books, including biographies of William Carlos Williams, John Berryman, Robert Lowell, Hart Crane, Gerard Manley Hopkins, and Wallace Stevens. He has published nine volumes of poetry: All That Will New, Ordinary Time, Epitaphs for the Journey, Deaths & Transfigurations, The Great Wheel, Salvage Operations: New & Selected Poems, Prime Mover, Crossing Cocytus, and Timing Devices. He is also the author of the spiritual memoir, Thirty Days: On Retreat with the Exercises of St. Ignatius and The Mystery of It All: The Vocation of Poetry in the Twilight of Modernity. His awards include fellowships from the Guggenheim and the NEA and NEH. In September 2019, he was awarded the inaugural Flannery O'Connor Lifetime Achievement Award from the Catholic Imagination Conference at Loyola University, Chicago. Jennifer Frey is an associate professor of philosophy and Peter and Bonnie McCausland Faculty Fellow at the University of South Carolina. She is also a fellow of the Institute for Human Ecology at the Catholic University of America and the Word on Fire Institute. Prior to joining the philosophy faculty at USC, she was a Collegiate Assistant Professor of Humanities at the University of Chicago, where she was a member of the Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts and an affiliated faculty in the philosophy department. She earned her Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh, and her B.A. in Philosophy and Medieval Studies (with a Classics minor) at Indiana University, in Bloomington, Indiana. She has published widely on action, virtue, practical reason, and meta-ethics, and has recently co-edited an interdisciplinary volume, Self-Transcendence and Virtue: Perspectives from Philosophy, Theology, and Psychology. Her writing has also been featured in Breaking Ground, First Things, Fare Forward, Image, Law and Liberty, The Point, and USA Today. She lives in Columbia, SC, with her husband, six children, and chickens. You can follow her on Twitter @ jennfrey. Sacred and Profane Love is a podcast in which philosophers, theologians, and literary critics discuss some of their favorite works of literature, and how these works have shaped their own ideas about love, happiness, and meaning in human life. Host Jennifer A. Frey is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of South Carolina. The podcast is generously supported by The Institute for Human Ecology at the Catholic University of America and produced by Catholics for Hire.

In this episode, I speak with the poet, critic, and biographer Paul Mariani, professor emeritus at Boston College. We discuss his new book, All that Will be New and his biography of Robert Lowell, The Lost Puritan. We discuss Lowell's life, poetry, and his struggle with the permanent things: religion, marriage, art, family. Given the influence of Hopkins on his early poems, I think this episode pairs well with episode 38 with Nick Ripatrazone. As always, I hope you enjoy our conversation. Paul Mariani is the University Professor of English emeritus at Boston College. He is the author of twenty books, including biographies of William Carlos Williams, John Berryman, Robert Lowell, Hart Crane, Gerard Manley Hopkins, and Wallace Stevens. He has published nine volumes of poetry: All That Will New, Ordinary Time, Epitaphs for the Journey, Deaths & Transfigurations, The Great Wheel, Salvage Operations: New & Selected Poems, Prime Mover, Crossing Cocytus, and Timing Devices. He is also the author of the spiritual memoir, Thirty Days: On Retreat with the Exercises of St. Ignatius and The Mystery of It All: The Vocation of Poetry in the Twilight of Modernity. His awards include fellowships from the Guggenheim and the NEA and NEH. In September 2019, he was awarded the inaugural Flannery O'Connor Lifetime Achievement Award from the Catholic Imagination Conference at Loyola University, Chicago. Sacred and Profane Love is a podcast in which philosophers, theologians, and literary critics discuss some of their favorite works of literature, and how these works have shaped their own ideas about love, happiness, and meaning in human life. Host Jennifer A. Frey is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of South Carolina. The podcast is generously supported by The Institute for Human Ecology at the Catholic University of America and produced by Catholics for Hire.

Often the few words of an epitaph are all that we can use to know them from their tombstone. Today I trace the origins of epitaphs, and the somewhat bumpy road that brought them to the present day. What do they say not only about the person they memorialize, but about society as a whole?Email: tombwithaviewpodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagram

Exploring the origins of the modern tombstone and what the future of memorial monuments might hold. Plus, we break down the anatomy of epitaphs, and share some of history's most bizarre and funny ones. Go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get 10% off your first month! Go to http://functionofbeauty.com/30mm to get 25% off your first order. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami

Wednesday 6-8-22 Show #Show 759: Myke is back and he and James talk about the Geeks of Comedy shows at MegaCon and taking Myke's experience with his sons during the Con and how sad nerd speed dating is; plus the guys talk about their favorite clubs to work and the best tombstone epitaphs.

Synopsis In 1952, the West Point Military Band celebrated that famous military academy's Sesquicentennial by asking prominent composers to write celebratory works to mark the occasion. Among those who responded was the American composer Morton Gould, whose “West Point Symphony” received its premiere performance on today's date in 1952, at a gala concert featuring the West Point Academy. There are two movements in Gould's “West Point Symphony.” They are titled “Epitaphs” and “Marches,” and the composer himself provided these descriptive comments: “The first movement is lyrical and dramatic… The general character is elegiac. The second and final movement is lusty… the texture a stylization of marching tunes and parades cast in an array of embellishments and rhythmic variations… At one point,” concludes Gould, “there is a simulation of a Fife and Drum Corp, which, incidentally, was the instrumentation of the original West Point Band.” Of all the pieces written in honor of West Point's Sesquicentennial in 1952, Gould's Symphony is probably the best-known. The score of the West Point Symphony calls for a “marching machine,” but on this classic 1959 recording under the late Frederick Fennell, the required sound was provided by the very real marching feet of 120 Eastman School of Music students. Music Played in Today's Program Morton Gould (1913-1996) — West Point Symphony (Symphony for Band) (Eastman Wind Ensemble; Frederick Fennell, cond.) Mercury 434 320 On This Day Births 1810 - French composer Felicien David, in Cadenet, Vaucluse; 1816 - English composer Sir William Sterndale Bennett, in Sheffield; 1938 - American composer and pianist Frederic Rzewski, in Westfield, Mass.; Deaths 1756 - Burial date of the German composer and keyboard virtuoso Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, age c. 29, in Dresden; 1826 - German composer Franz Danzi, age 62, in Schwetzingen; 1944 - French composer and pianist Cécile Chaminade, age 86, in Monte Carlo; Premieres 1742 - Handel: oratorio, "Messiah,"in Dublin (Gregorian date: April 24); 1789 - Mozart: Divertimento in Eb (K. 563) for string trio, in Dresden, by Anton Teiber (violin), Anton Kraft (cello), and the composer (viola); 1943 - Randall Thompson: "A Testament of Freedom" for men's voices and piano, at the University of Virginia; The orchestral version of this work premiered in Boston on April 6, 1945; 1952 - Morton Gould: Symphony No. 4 ("West Point Symphony") for band, during the West Point Military Academy Sesquicentennial Celebration in West Point, N.Y, by the Academy Band, with the composer conducting; 1961 - Luigi Nono: opera "Intolerance 1960," in Venice at the Teatro La Fenice; 1992 - Schnittke: opera "Life with an Idiot," in Amsterdam at the Dutch Opera; 1997 - Morten Lauridsen: "Lux Aeterna"for chorus and chamber orchestra, at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, by the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Paul Salamunovich conducting; 2000 - Danielpour: Piano Trio ("A Child's Reliquary"), at Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa, by the Kalichstein-Robinson-Laredo Trio; Others 1823 - Franz Liszt, age 11, performs at the Imperial Redoutensaal in Vienna; Legend has it that Beethoven attended this performance and planted a kiss on the young performer's forehead, but in fact Beethoven did not attend the concert; According to Liszt, the incident occurred a few days before at Beethoven's home, after Liszt had performed one of Beethoven's works; See Dec. 1, 1822, for Liszt's Vienna debut; 1896 - The American Guild of Organists is founded in New York City; 1958 - American pianist Van Cliburn wins the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, the first American to do so. Links and Resources On Morton Gould

Ghosts from the fictional town of Spoon River dish dirt on the other inhabitants of the town. This renowned anthology demystifies America's rural life through tales of murder, rape, revenge, joy, love, war, crime, marriage, birth and so much more. Ollie McGee read by Eucharia DonneryAmanda Barker read by Luisa PiemonteseChase Henry & Judge Somers read by Charles KowalskiPetit the Poet read by Snigdha AgrawalBenjamin Pantier & Andy the Nightwatch ready by Andi BrooksMinerva read by Sharlene OyagiIndignation Jones read by Timothy GouldDoctor Meyers read by Joshua St. ClairMrs. Meyers read by Jill TradeKnowlt Hoheimer read by Herve SuysPercy Bysshe Shelley read by Enne TesseJulia Miller read by Ellen FryerZenas Witt read by Taishin Frances MatsuzakiMargaret Fuller Slack read by Rebecca OtowaAce Shaw read by Bruno VannieuLois Spears read by Lily ThukralThe Hill, Hod Putt, Cassius Hueffer, Serepta Mason, Daisy Fraser, Mrs. Benjamin Pantier, Butch Weldy, Lydia Puckett, Sarah Brown and Justice Arnett read by Linda GouldYou can read Spoon River Anthology at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1280Follow us on twitter at: Japanese Ghost Stories @ghostJapanese Instagram: WhiteEnsoJapanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaidankai100/Help me pay the contributors for their work. Donate to the Kaidankai through Ko-Fi. Thank you!https://ko-fi.com/kaidankaighoststories

Epitaphs of Joy - Jeremiah Dennis

London Epitaphs 12 Lieutenant Gilbert Price The date and place of Lieutenant Gilbert Price's death - Dublin 1920 - leads local historian, Mike Guilfoyle, to discover a remarkable story hidden away in Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries in South East London. The young Londoner had a pivotal role in one of the most memorable and bloody events of the Anglo-Irish War of Independence - the notorious Talbot Street gunfight. This bonus episode of London Epitaphs traces the run-up to the incident and explores how it was reported at the time. Brought to you by Tempest Productions and the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries www.tempestproductions.net www.foblc.org.uk You can find the whole series here: https://soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/london-epitaphs

London Epitaphs 11 Laura Mordaunt-Chapman An unremarkable gravestone in Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries yields a shocking story of murder. Local historian Mike Guilfoyle hosts this bonus edition of London Epitaphs, recounting the story of Laura Mordaunt-Chapman, a reclusive widow whose violent death was investigated by some of the biggest names in British criminal justice in the 1930s. Brought to you by Tempest Productions and the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries. www.tempestproductions.net www.foblc.org.uk You can listen to the whole series here: https://soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/london-epitaphs

Initiating thought: Moral Truths mirror societal values even as societal values change. Intro: 0:00 - 3:30 - Old wine in new wineskins/New wine in old wineskins Slavery is objectively evil, right?: 3:30 - 15:50 - Ellen White quote referenced comes from - Spiritual Gifts, Vol. 3, p. 75. I've Got a Feeling: 15:50-22:45 -Does feeling drive belief and interpretation? Options or Obstacles?: 22:45-35:00 -Are other schools of thought valid for intellectual consideration or temptations? What is the Bible?: 35:00-56:00 -How human is the Bible? -How tightly should it be held? -A brief visualization/thought exercise.

Jennie and Dianne wander through graveyards across the United States and even the world exploring the wit and wisdom of epitaphs. Some are sweet and poignant, some are comical, and some tell the tragic tales of those buried beneath the headstones. Come along on another journey through many Ordinary Extraordinary Cemeteries and their poetry.Resources for this episode include:"Epitaph." https://www.merriam-webster.com/. www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epitaph. Accessed 27 June 2021.Crow, R.. "The Tomb of Jim Morrison." https://acrowsview.wordpress.com/. acrowsview.wordpress.com/2019/01/30/the-tomb-of-jim-morrison/. Accessed 27 June 2021."Remember Me As You Pass By." http://www.vastpublicindifference.com/. 24 Feb. 2010, www.vastpublicindifference.com/2010/02/remember-me-as-you-pass-by.html?m=1. Accessed 27 June 2021.Jarvis, Dale. "Drown'd by the stroke of a whale, 1782: the grave of Jonathan Webber ." http://www.ichblog.ca/. 7 May 2019, www.ichblog.ca/2019/05/drownd-by-stroke-of-whale-1782-grave-of.html?m=1.And of course a BIG thank you to all of the listeners who submitted epitaphs and their stories. This episode was truly made possible by all of you!

Welcome to the World Bar. It's a tough locale, with scratched tables and angry patrons, and you won't find it on Yelp. But it's here that the most powerful European countries stumbled into the most devastating war the world had ever known in August 1914. Here's the original meme that inspired this episode: I left out a few lines to simplify things, but I love it. This is a look at the different alliances during the war. The green countries are neutral. The pink countries are the Central Powers. Note that Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire didn't join the Central Powers until later in the war. The tan countries are the Triple Entente. Similarly, Italy, Romania and Portugal also didn't join this alliance until later in the war. Introducing Austria Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. Their assassination on June 28, 1914 began the crisis that ended in the Great War. Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany gave Austria a "blank check" to take any actions it chose against Serbia. This is the emperor in only one of his outrageous uniforms. The skull on the cap is a nice touch. Germany's plan for defeating both France and Russia was to put Russia on hold and make a lightening strike against France. ThiTSchlieffenhe plan, named after the general who developed it, was to sweep across neutral Belgium and Luxembourg into northern France and circle around Paris. The French and British stopped Germany at the outskirts of the capital. In early 1917, the German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann sent a telegram to Mexico urging it to join the war against the United States. In return, it would be awarded all of the U.S. states it lost in 1848. This is a copy of the telegram that was intercepted by British code-breakers and translated into English. Outrage over the telegram was the final straw that broke U.S. resolve to stay out of the war. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson originally didn't want to join the war, but once he was thoroughly riled up, he threw all American resources into defeating Germany. Wilfred Owen wrote some of the most devastating poetry of World War I. He was a young British officer, and he was killed one week before the Armistice. Here's a link to the complete text of "Dulce et Decorum Est," (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46560/dulce-et-decorum-est) and here's Christopher Eccleston (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB4cdRgIcB8) reading the poem for the BBC. Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling was once a huge supporter of World War I, but after his son Jack died, his tone changed. Here's a link to several excerpts from his 1919 collection Epitaphs of the War. (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/57409/epitaphs-of-the-war) For more World War I poetry, I recommend this collection (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/articles/70139/the-poetry-of-world-war-i) by the Poetry Foundation. Production Notes Thanks to Chris McAdams, my marvelous husband, for helping me record this episode. The theme music for this podcast is "Mostly Mo" by Aaron Steinberg, from Strike Audio, courtesy PodcastMusic.com. PodcastMusic.com also provided several sound effects for this episode. Thanks to Kraigpartridge for the bar scene sound effect, courtesy FreeSound.com. Please note that the links below to Amazon are affiliate links. That means that, at no extra cost to you, I can earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. (Here's what, legally, I'm supposed to tell you: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.) However, I only recommend books that I have used and genuinely highly recommend.