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What are we really capable of surviving?In this first episode of Fate & Fables, I share the extraordinary true story of Juliane Koepcke, the only survivor of LANSA Flight 508, who fell nearly two miles from the sky into the Peruvian Amazon and somehow walked herself to safety over the next eleven days.But this isn't just a story about surviving the impossible.It's about resilience, instinct, and one young woman whose calm understanding of the rainforest may have saved her life.While I tell Juliane's story, I'm working with a Sterling Moon Begonia (Begonia sterling moon), a beautiful South American native chosen to quietly connect this week's plant with the part of the world where our story unfolds.Every Sunday, I'll be sharing another remarkable true survival story from history—stories of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, and the incredible strength of the human spirit.If stories like these are your thing, I'd love to have you here.

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World War II Berlin. Freyja Bremer, a patriotic museum assistant, marries Kaspar Voigt, an ambitious SS scholar, to protect her father. Yet she is unaware her husband is instrumental in Himmler's twisted quest for Aryan supremacy. As she strives to safeguard the priceless Priam's Treasure from air raids, Freyja falls in love with Darien Lessing, an archaeologist who exposes the moral decay beneath the Regime's myths. Her awakening drives her into perilous resistance – aiding a Jewish doctor and his wife, Darien's sister – while uncovering Kaspar's role in the SS's darkest programmes, which subvert history to justify invasion, abduction and murder. As Berlin collapses into chaos and bloodshed, Freyja, caught between duty, deception and desire, must risk everything to preserve truth in a world built on lies.Fables & Lies shines light on lesser-known aspects of the Nazi Regime. It gives voice to the complex moral struggles of German women, the forgotten resistance of Gentiles married to Jews, the dangers of contested history, the evils of Himmler's racial studies programme and the unsung bravery of German museum curators who saved their nation's treasures.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Elisabeth Storrs about creating historical fiction in a world where history is contestable, the compromises women and families were compelled to make under the Nazi regime, and the often overlooked consequences of World War I that sowed the seed for World War II.Paperback and digital editions of Fables and Lies can be found at Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/fables-lies-elisabeth-storrs/book/9781835744086.html

WWII Berlin. Freyja Bremer, a patriotic museum assistant, marries Kaspar Voigt, an ambitious SS scholar, to protect her father. Yet she is unaware her husband is instrumental in Himmler's twisted quest for Aryan supremacy. As she strives to safeguard the priceless Priam's Treasure from air raids, Freyja falls in love with Darien Lessing, an archaeologist who exposes the moral decay beneath the Regime's myths. Her awakening drives her into perilous resistance – aiding a Jewish doctor and his wife, Darien's sister – while uncovering Kaspar's role in the SS's darkest programmes, which subvert history to justify invasion, abduction and murder. As Berlin collapses into chaos and bloodshed, Freyja, caught between duty, deception and desire, must risk everything to preserve truth in a world built on lies. Fables & Lies shines light on lesser-known aspects of the Nazi Regime. It gives voice to the complex moral struggles of German women, the forgotten resistance of Gentiles married to Jews, the dangers of contested history, the evils of Himmler's racial studies programme and the unsung bravery of German museum curators who saved their nation's treasures. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Elisabeth Storrs about creating historical fiction in a world where history is contestable, the compromises women and families were compelled to make under the Nazi regime, and the often overlooked consequences of World War I that sowed the seed for World War II. Paperback and digital editions of Fables and Lies can be found at Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/fables-lies-elisabeth-storrs/book/9781835744086.html

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"Wisdom of the Ancients: A Series of Mythological Fables" by Sir Francis Bacon delves into the rich tapestry of mythological narratives, exploring how these fables can be interpreted in various ways, often reflecting the desires and beliefs of those who wield them. Bacon acknowledges the playful nature of fable, recognizing its potential for manipulation while cautioning against the misuse of ancient stories to validate contemporary ideas. This timeless examination of fable invites listeners to reflect on the enduring power of myth and its ability to convey deeper truths, making it a thought-provoking experience relevant to anyone interested in the intersection of literature, philosophy, and the human experience.

"Tales of 1928" is a captivating anthology that brings together a diverse selection of folktales, fables, and legends from around the world, drawn from twenty different books published in that year. Featuring stories from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, this collection includes works from notable authors like Erick Berry and Eva March Tappan, many of which are suitable for young readers. The timeless themes of humility, wisdom, and the triumph of good over evil resonate throughout these narratives, making them relevant today. By exploring the rich tapestry of global folklore, listeners can appreciate the enduring power of storytelling and the shared human experience across cultures and generations.

Today's guest is a fable hunter. Fr. Greg Carlson has traveled the world, rummaging through old book stores, flea markets and the like to track down ancient manuscripts, forgotten illustrations and everything in between all for the love of fables. He's done this for decades, even waging battles at online auctions, to amass a preeminent collection of fables that has become the Carlson Fable Collection at Creighton University. What was once a personal hobby evolved into an academic career. But Aesop isn't the only wisdom figure with whom Fr. Carlson is well acquainted. Fr. Carlson is a Jesuit priest, and so for him, finding God in fables comes as second nature. He sees Jesus as a master storyteller — and one whom we may better understand after having developed a deeper appreciation for the wonder of fables. As you'll soon hear, Fr. Carlson defines a fable as a “past-tense short narrative inviting a hearer or reader to perceive something about living life.” That's not so far off from the sorts of parables Jesus told. In fact, developing our own ability to perceive life more intimately, more deeply, more intentionally — this is a great spiritual gift. And so, we're excited to share today's conversation. Fr. Greg Carlson is a wonderful storyteller and teacher, and if you'd like to hear more from him, you can visit JesuitMediaLab.org where he's written a reflection to further illuminate some of the points he makes on this episode. You can also get in touch with him and learn more about the collection and a booklet that he has published on this very topic. The collection is viewable online at both https://creightonarchives.omeka.net/s/carlson-fables-collection/page/home and https://www.creighton.edu/aesop

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"Tales of 1927" is a rich anthology featuring a diverse selection of folktales, fables, and legends drawn from twenty different books published in that year, showcasing stories from Europe, the Americas, Africa, South Asia, and East Asia. This collection not only offers a glimpse into the storytelling traditions of various cultures but also highlights timeless themes of adventure, morality, and the human experience that continue to resonate today. The tales, many of which are suitable for young readers, invite listeners to explore the wisdom and creativity of past generations, making them a valuable source of inspiration and reflection.

IT'S HERE! Pre-Order the 4th installment of the Ashtown Burial Series at ashtownburials.com.In this episode, Douglas Wilson discusses the Supreme Court's decision upholding state protections for women's sports, examines the New Testament warnings against myths and fables, and reviews Malcolm Guite's Galahad and the Grail. For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/  

Greg and Julie Alexander visit to talk Marriage Disciples through The Alexander House, and why marriage IS a Sacrament. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us to Greccio, and Joan Lewis checks in from Rome withe the latest from the Vatican. T's Two Sense looks over an IVF story from EWTN News...and, Dr. Matthew Mehan from Hillsdale College joins to talk the importance of fables to the fabric of culture throughout American history.

Curtailing public chaos and institutional corruption are vital objectives to reclaiming a healthy American citizenship. But what can ordinary people do to rein in corrupt elites? And why have elected officials failed to push back for generations?Dr. Matt Mehan, associate dean of Hillsdale College's Graduate School of Government, joins Oren and Chris to make sense of what went wrong. They discuss how a fixation on legal rights has crowded out a public commitment to the responsibilities and duties inherent in citizenship, and why that shift has done so much damage. Finally, they discuss Dr. Mehan's new book, The American Book of Fables, and why his work to adapt timeless lessons for the youngest generation is so important at a moment defined by declining educational quality and oversaturation of technology.Further Reading:The American Book of Fables by Matt Mehan

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AMDG. Kolbe's own Neva Hernandez joins Bonnie and Steven to welcome Dr. Matthew Mehan to the Kolbecast. Dr. Mehan is a best-selling author and the Associate Dean and Professor of Government at the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College's Washington D.C. campus.   As we come to our country's 250th birthday, we discuss history, poetry and Dr. Mehan's new book The American Book of Fables.   This new book explores our country and its history through the eyes of American animals and has materials for “Littles”, “Middles” and “Bigs” and with its beautiful illustrations can be enjoyed by the whole family.  Links mentioned and relevant:  The American Book of Fables by Dr. Matthew Mehan  Trailer for The American Book of Fables  Mr. Mehan's Mildly Amusing Book of Mythical Mammals and The Handsome Little Cygnet, also written by Dr. Matthew Mehan and illustrated by artist John Folley  Dr. Mehan is @mtmehan on Instagram and X  Watch trailers for Dr. Mehan's books on YouTube  Dr. Gerard Wegemer of the Thomas More Studies program at the University of Dallas  Relevant Kolbecast episodes:  192 Kitchen Doings, Neva's Kolbecast debut  175 A Both-And Approach with Dr. Jonathan Sanford, president of the University of Dallas  312 Educating for Liberty with Dr. Tom Harmon  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

Will spreading power throughout the UK be Burnham's secret weapon? Will “No.10 North” be located at Salford Lads' Club? And will Britain's PM in waiting really get ten years at the helm? Plus: from Manchesterism to Trumpism… America turns 250 this week and the vibe feels a bit off. Trump's flop of a state fair has already been branded “embarrassing” and “sad” with tentfuls of melted ice cream and a cancelled Vanilla Ice. We welcome special guest David Plotz of the Slate Political Gabfest to pick apart Trump's lacklustre semiquincentennial celebrations… and whether Trump really is losing. • Does the US needs a total reboot once Trump has gone? Find out on Fables of The Reconstruction: How to Fix the USA, a three-part miniseries from The Bunker. • Questions for But Your Emails? Thoughts? Comments? Email us at ogwn@podmasters.co.uk. • Special offer! Get 20% off any vehicle history check at carVertical.com/OhGodWhatNow. ESCAPE ROUTES • Jonn has been hooked on Apple TV's much-hyped comedy-horror Widow's Bay. • Ros watched England's cricketers stumble to a series defeat against New Zealand • David has been gripped by the “soccer” as the World Cup knockouts get underway back home in the US • Andrew might be six years late to season one of space race counterfactual For All Mankind on Apple TV+, but he's making up for lost time. www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Andrew Harrison with Jonn Elledge and Ros Taylor. Produced by James Liddell. Audio Production by Robin Leeburn. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Tom Taylor and Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 69th episode of the ECM podcast we're joined by pianist Fred Hersch on the occasion of his latest quartet album "Feebles, Fables and Ferns", recorded in 1988 with guitarist Mick Goodrick.   Frad talks about connection, memories, conversation in music and much more. 

Jamison welcomes Dr. Matthew Mehan back to the podcast to discusses his landmark work, The American Book of Fables, an illustrated heirloom collection released to commemorate America's 250th anniversary,. Dr. Mehan explores his mission to "restore the American imagination" by restocking the cultural pantry with moral images that foster virtue and wisdom in a free people. Organized into thirteen chapters representing distinct American regions—from the Everglades to the Great Lakes—the book weaves together nursery rhymes, fables, and primary sources that explain and elaborate on the core principles of the Declaration of Independence.The conversation highlights how these stories, featuring American wildlife such as bison and beavers instead of traditional Aesopic lions, serve as "moral puzzles" designed to shape the hearts and minds of "littles, middles, and bigs." Dr. Mehan emphasizes that civic rebuilding is a multi-generational endeavor rooted in patriotism, gratitude, and the cultivation of "gentle manliness and womanliness." Listeners will gain insight into the intensive research and artistic collaboration required to produce the book's stunning oil paintings and watercolors,. Ultimately, this episode showcases how fables offer a profound avenue for training witty, wise citizens prepared for a life of service.

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this presents a great time to not only recognize the philosophical foundation of our country but also to admire the sheer beauty of the United States bound by the principles espoused in our founding documents of constitutional self-government.  Our guest today has done just that.  We are honored to welcome Matt Mehan, author of "The American Book of Fables."  In this beautiful book, Matt and his illustrator traveled extensively across the country to reimagine Aesop's Fables for the modern era and to capture the beauty of not only our lands and people but our foundational principles of liberty.

Bethany sat down with Professor Matt Mehan, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Government at Hillsdale in DC, to discuss his new book, The American Book of Fables, released last month. We have a wide-ranging conversation about the importance of fables, homeschooling as the Founders might have, and the importance of literature for all ages. […]

In this special double feature, Chris welcomes the authors of two new books about the American way of life—one about the many things that make it great, and the other about something we've lost. First, Matthew Mehan of Hillsdale College's Washington, DC, campus discusses his latest children's book, The American Book of Fables, a collection to help the young […]

A transatlantic journey is on the agenda for the May 2026 New Music Train in this episode. The journey begins in Dublin, where Liam McIndoe hops on board and steers the train towards Illinois, where Sunny Varney is on the platform with a pile of new music. Liam and Sunny serve up picks from Fables, Kneecap, Armani Burnham, The Karma Effect and Spell.Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.comFollow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again!  Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

David Pepose joins the show to talk about the future of Space Ghost, and the long awaited return to THE O.Z., live on Kickstarter now! What if The Hurt Locker took place in The Wizard of Oz? Find out in The O.Z., the Ringo Award-winning fantasy comic from acclaimed writer David Pepose (Savage Avengers, Space Ghost, Speed Racer) and superstar artist Ruben Rojas (Proton, New Humanz) that transforms a childhood classic into a war story for the ages. Returning to Kickstarter with our giant-sized, 52-page finale, this campaign is dedicated to bringing this adrenaline-fueled twist on L. Frank Baum's iconic Oz novels to life. Fans of Mad Max: Fury Road, The Old Guard, and Fables will not want to miss The O.Z. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

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America's 250th birthday is just a few weeks out, and festivities are underway. But, leaving aside disputes about fist fights and daring stunts on the White House South Lawn, a question emerges about what a serious celebration of the American way looks and feels like. To consider this and more, Charles, James, and a visiting Peter Robinson sit down with Matthew Mehan, author and Associate Dean of Hillsdale College's graduate school in Washington, D.C., to discuss The American Book of Fables.The gang thinks through the meaning of our civic inheritance and the endeavor to pass on the baton to the young. Matt's here to remind us that the arduous effort can be joyful and that hopefulness is a trait that marks the serious thinker. Our trio also kvetches (and then some!) over the Iran deal, winces at the newly unveiled Obama Presidential Center, and chortles with bewilderment at the accusation that a Pride-themed baseball cap was "desecrated" by a Bible verse.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ricochet-podcast--5817275/support.

On today's show Ben and Andrew begin with a hydration break take as the World Cup continues before turning to the latest on Anthropic's export control saga, what the Trump administration may not understand about AI cybersecurity, and what Anthropic still doesn't understand about dealing with the government. From there: Fables differentiation, the dangers of ringfencing frontier AI within U.S. borders, and how open source Chinese AI may affect the marketplace. From there: Why Ben gives Fox the benefit of the doubt after its Roku purchase this week, whether Siri AI will nuke ChatGPT's market, Noam Shazeer joins OpenAI, what e-commerce will and won't be automated, and whether autonomous driving can scale on ICE vehicles.

Tyler is a suicide survivor and has experienced the anomalous trauma of sequential ruptured patellar tendons. His first book, The Maniac with No Knees, is an exciting memoir that follows his journey with undiagnosed bipolar disorder through an eclectic series of mania-driven misadventures He is currently working on a second book, a composite novel called The Fables of Frog City. Tyler has pivoted his platform from standing up for people with mental illness to standing up for everyone who is oppressed. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: people with mental illness need community, goals and medication bipolar disorder can give you creativity, curiosity and empathy it's liberating to be authentic https://www.tylerkania.com tags: Tyler Kania, rugby player, coach, cybersecurity salesman, cryptocurrency entrepreneur, stonemason, civil rights activist, independent journalist, writer, author, The Maniac with No Knees, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Matthew Mehan, associate dean and associate professor of government for the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College in Washington D.C., joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the importance of using art such as poetry, fables, and folklore to help people "fall in love with the country again" as America's 250th birthday rapidly approaches.You can buy Mehan's new book The American Book of Fables, here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Welcome to episode 358 of The Cloud Pod, where the weather is always cloudy!  Justin, Matt, and Ryan (who, rumour has it, was working on an Eagles music podcast) are in the studio this week to bring you all the latest in AI and cloud news (and begging for a AI spend limit increase), including anthropic wanting everyone – except themselves – to slow down AI development, GitHub's insane number of commits, and even an announcement from CoreWeave, plus so much more. Let's get started!  Titles we almost went with this week Stop Configuring Domains One by One Like a Peasant SSH Into Your AI Agent Like It’s 1999 Your AWS Bill Finally Has an AI Babysitter Stop Blaming Engineering, the AI Will Do It Now GPU Queue Anxiety Meet Your Serverless Spark Therapist One Wildcard Certificate to Rule All Subdomains One PTU Reservation to Rule All Regions Twelve Billion Parameters Walk Into a Laptop Squeezing Gemma 4 Until the Bits Cry Azure Cobalt 200 VMs Are Really Arm-ed and Dangerous AI has gone all Fables and Myth Arm-ed she blows: but probably not to a region near you Dash to change your password as Dashlane gets owned Siri AI shows just how slow Gemini is AI Announces going public, and then spreads Myths about AI development A big thanks to this week's sponsors: There are many cloud cost management tools out there, but only Archera provides insured commitments. It sounds fancy, but it’s really simple. Archera gives you the cost savings of a 1 or 3-year AWS Savings Plan with a commitment as short as 30 days. If you do not use all the cloud resources you have committed to, Archera will literally cover the difference. Other cost management tools may say they offer “insured commitments”, but remember to ask: Will you actually give me my rebate? Because Archera will.  Check out thecloudpod.net/archera to schedule a demo today.  General News 01:27 How GitHub plans to win developers back GitHub’s scale challenge has grown substantially beyond earlier projections.  The platform processed 1 billion commits in all of 2025, but now handles 1.4 billion commits per month, with AI agents alone generating over 17 million pull requests monthly. The technical remediation work has shifted from surface-level scaling to architectural rebuilding. GitHub has addressed MySQL contention, moved webhooks off MySQL entirely, rewritten the GitHub Actions job dispatch system, and is migrating performance-sensitive code from its Ruby monolith to Go. GitHub’s migration to Microsoft Azure, previously reported as a capacity move, is now described as a deeper infrastructure overhaul.  The goal is service isolation so that a degraded subsystem like Actions does not cascade failures to Git or other core services. Microsoft is providing engineering support from teams with experience scaling systems at comparable load levels, which represents a more direct operational involvement than what was previously discussed. New feature releases like the

Steve reacts to a hodgepodge of stories from Aaron's montage, including Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) disassembling another lefty and why Iran cannot be negotiated with. Then, Hillsdale professor Dr. Matt Mehan joins the program to discuss his new book, "The American Book of Fables." In Hour Two, newly nominated Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn joins the program to discuss the issues that propelled him to the biggest 2026 primary upset so far. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA FAST GROWING TREES: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=Steve+Deace+Show code DEACE PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service FREEDOM PROJECT ACADEMY: https://fpeusa.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats suffered a humiliating loss in 2024 — a result so devastating they tried to keep their post-election autopsy a secret. Now, that autopsy has suddenly released and is full of amusing and interesting contents — and evidence of a party in disarray. The team dives in, then covers a wave of new fraud indictments in the Minnesota Somali fraud saga. Hillsdale professor Matthew Mehan debuts a new book of American fables to honor our nation's 250th birthday. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.