Podcasts about Family reunion

This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét go live at 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn for The Family Reunion. They debate Idina Menzel's career, Let it Go vs. Into the Unknown, share sibling stories from fights to being the favorite child, and ask if they'd want their kids to have siblings. They name their Drag Race and non-Drag Race “sisters,” play Name That White Woman, and wonder if Nicole Kidman knows who Bob is. Plus, twin hookups, Housewives fights, gooning, and Monét putting Bob's sensitive feet on the line. Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Jon Caldwell, SVP & Chief People Officer at Valvoline Inc., about leading people strategy during rapid growth and transformation. Jon shares how Valvoline, a 160-year-old brand, has doubled its retail footprint and plans to nearly double again by 2030, all while maintaining a strong “family” culture. He explains the company's grow-from-within model where 95% of managers start as technicians, the importance of scalable HR processes, and how traditions like the “Oil Olympics” reinforce teamwork and pride. The conversation highlights how culture, leadership, and data-driven HR fuel both business growth and employee success.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Journey Home: Healing Bonds in the Heart of the Pirineus Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-10-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A la tardor, els Pirineus es vestien de colors vius.En: In the fall, the Pirineus dressed themselves in vivid colors.Ca: Les muntanyes escarpades dominaven el paisatge, i els boscos d'arbres vermells i daurats dansaven amb el vent fresc.En: The rugged mountains dominated the landscape, and the forests of red and golden trees danced with the fresh wind.Ca: En aquest entorn magnífic, Martí, Laia i Pau es reunien després de molts anys.En: In this magnificent setting, Martí, Laia, and Pau gathered after many years.Ca: La cabana familiar estava amagada entre arbres vibrants, un lloc que evocava records d'infantesa.En: The family cabin was hidden among vibrant trees, a place that evoked childhood memories.Ca: Martí, el més gran dels germans, era pragmàtic i una mica reservat, però aquesta vegada volia reconciliar-se amb Laia i Pau.En: Martí, the oldest of the siblings, was pragmatic and somewhat reserved, but this time he wanted to reconcile with Laia and Pau.Ca: Hi havia tensions antigues que volia resoldre.En: There were old tensions he wanted to resolve.Ca: Laia, plena d'energia, tenia un somriure contagiós.En: Laia, full of energy, had a contagious smile.Ca: Sempre intentava mantenir la família unida.En: She always tried to keep the family together.Ca: Pau, el més jove, era creatiu i sensible, i encara guardava ressentiment per vells desacords amb Martí.En: Pau, the youngest, was creative and sensitive, and still held resentment over old disagreements with Martí.Ca: Un matí clar, Martí va proposar una excursió a un lloc que els tres germans estimaven de petits.En: On a clear morning, Martí proposed a hike to a place the three siblings loved as children.Ca: Aquest camí portava fins un cim amb una vista espectacular, pensava que podria ajudar-los a connectar i parlar.En: This path led up to a peak with a spectacular view; he thought it might help them connect and talk.Ca: Laia va estar d'acord de seguida, i Pau, amb certa reserva, va acceptar a contracor.En: Laia agreed immediately, and Pau, with some hesitation, reluctantly accepted.Ca: El camí era costerut, però ple de petits moments de riure i silenci compartit.En: The path was steep but full of small moments of laughter and shared silence.Ca: Martí caminava al davant, guardant paraules per al moment adequat.En: Martí walked in front, saving his words for the right moment.Ca: Laia, al mig, anava explicant anècdotes sense parar.En: Laia, in the middle, went on recounting anecdotes non-stop.Ca: Pau tancava el grup, observant, perdut en els seus pensaments.En: Pau closed the group, observing, lost in his thoughts.Ca: Quan van arribar al cim, es van seure sobre una roca gran.En: When they reached the peak, they sat on a large rock.Ca: El paisatge era encantador, però el silenci era atronador.En: The landscape was enchanting, but the silence was deafening.Ca: Finalment, Martí va fer una pausa i va començar a parlar, trencant aquell mur invisible de retrets no dits.En: Finally, Martí paused and began to speak, breaking that invisible wall of unspoken reproaches.Ca: "Ho sento, Pau," va dir Martí, amb sinceritat, "Per totes les vegades que no vaig entendre el que realment necessitaves.En: "I'm sorry, Pau," Martí said sincerely, "For all the times I didn't understand what you really needed."Ca: " Pau va respirar profundament.En: Pau took a deep breath.Ca: "També sento haver-me quedat enrere", va respondre, "No sabia com expressar el que sentia.En: "I also regret falling behind," he responded, "I didn't know how to express what I felt."Ca: "Laia va somriure amb complicitat.En: Laia smiled in complicity.Ca: Les seves famílies havien après a obrir-se, a ser vulnerables juntes.En: Their families had learned to open up, to be vulnerable together.Ca: Els ulls es van omplir de llàgrimes, però eren llàgrimes d'alliberament i no de tristesa.En: Their eyes filled with tears, but they were tears of release and not sadness.Ca: En el camí de tornada, l'aire semblava més lleuger.En: On the way back, the air seemed lighter.Ca: Els tres germans van acordar mantenir el contacte més sovint, planificant futures trobades amb il·lusió.En: The three siblings agreed to keep in touch more often, planning future meetings with excitement.Ca: El viatge a la cabana, que havia començat com un intent de reconciliació, es va convertir en el primer capítol d'un nou començament.En: The trip to the cabin, which had begun as an attempt at reconciliation, turned into the first chapter of a new beginning.Ca: Martí havia après a obrir el seu cor, acceptant que la vulnerabilitat era essencial per a recuperar lligams familiars.En: Martí had learned to open his heart, accepting that vulnerability was essential for regaining family ties.Ca: El sol es ponia darrere dels Pirineus, mentre els germans tornaven a casa, units de nou, amb l'esperança renovada de compartir més moments com aquells.En: The sun set behind the Pirineus, as the siblings returned home, united once again, with renewed hope of sharing more moments like those. Vocabulary Words:the fall: la tardorthe mountains: les muntanyesrugged: escarpadesthe landscape: el paisatgevivid: viusto dominate: dominarthe forests: els boscosthe trees: els arbresmagnificent: magníficto reconcile: reconciliar-sethe memories: els recordspragmatic: pragmàticreserved: reservattensions: tensionsto resolve: resoldreto propose: proposarthe peak: el cimspectacular: espectacularhesitation: reservareluctantly: a contracorsteep: costerutanecdotes: anècdotesthoughts: pensamentsto pause: fer una pausathe silence: el silencito regret: sentirrelease: alliberamentthe beginning: el començamentvulnerability: vulnerabilitatthe sunset: el capvespre

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rebuilding Bonds: A Mid-Autumn Reunion on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城在秋天的色彩中绵延不绝，金色的阳光洒在古老的砖石上。En: The Great Wall stretched endlessly in the autumn colors, with golden sunlight spilling over the ancient bricks.Zh: 远处传来欢声笑语，这是来自附近村庄的中秋节庆祝声。En: From afar came sounds of laughter and joy, the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival from nearby villages.Zh: 今天是一个特别的日子，莲、伟和小决定在这里见面。En: Today was a special day, and Lian, Wei, and Xiao decided to meet here.Zh: 他们希望在长城上找回曾经的亲密关系。En: They hoped to reconnect and regain their past closeness on the Great Wall.Zh: 莲是家中长女，En: Lian is the eldest daughter in the family.Zh: 她一直努力扮演家族的桥梁角色。En: She has always worked hard to play the role of the family bridge.Zh: 然而，现在的她有些迷茫，家族的期望压在肩上，让她有些喘不过气来。En: However, she now feels a bit lost, with the expectations of the family weighing heavily on her shoulders, making it hard to breathe.Zh: 她希望能和伟修复关系，而今天的约定是她的一次尝试。En: She hopes to mend her relationship with Wei, and today's meeting is her attempt to do so.Zh: 伟是莲的弟弟，总觉得自己不被家人理解。En: Wei is Lian's younger brother and always feels misunderstood by the family.Zh: 他认为大家对他的期望全然不符，他只想做自己。En: He thinks the family's expectations of him are completely misplaced; he just wants to be himself.Zh: 而今天，伟抱着复杂的心情来到长城，这个地方对家族有着特殊的意义。En: Today, Wei carries mixed emotions to the Great Wall, a place that holds special significance for the family.Zh: 小是最小的，她在家里总是被拉来扯去，但她始终希望一家人能够和睦相处。En: Xiao is the youngest and is often caught in the middle at home, but she always hopes the family can get along harmoniously.Zh: 中秋节让她格外期盼，这个节日象征着团圆。En: The Mid-Autumn Festival makes her particularly hopeful, as this holiday symbolizes reunion.Zh: 三个人在长城上并排走着，谁也没说话。En: The three of them walked side by side on the Great Wall, none of them speaking.Zh: 风轻轻地吹过，带走了秋天的凉意。En: The wind gently blew by, taking with it the chill of autumn.Zh: 终于，莲打破了沉默：“伟，我们好久没这样一起走了。”En: Finally, Lian broke the silence, "Wei, it's been a long time since we walked like this together."Zh: 伟停下脚步，看着远处的山峦，似乎在思考：“莲，我觉得你们一直不理解我。”En: Wei stopped, looking at the distant mountains, seemingly in thought, "Lian, I feel like you never understand me."Zh: 莲点点头，心里说不出的沉重：“我知道。我们有些误解。我总以为尽责就好，但忽略了你的感受。”En: Lian nodded, a heavy feeling she couldn't quite describe in her heart, "I know. We've misunderstood each other. I always thought fulfilling responsibilities was enough, but I neglected your feelings."Zh: 伟叹了一口气，好像放下了什么心事：“我也有不成熟的地方，我愿意多和你们交流。”En: Wei sighed, as if letting go of some burden, "I also have my immature moments. I'm willing to communicate more with you."Zh: 小看到两人终于开始对话，露出了笑容：“我们一起过中秋节，好吗？正好爸爸妈妈也在。”En: Xiao saw the two finally starting to talk and smiled, "Let's spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together, shall we? Mom and dad are also here."Zh: 最后，三人坐在长城的一块大石头上，分享月饼。En: Finally, the three of them sat on a large stone on the Great Wall, sharing mooncakes.Zh: 莲和伟把过去的不快都留在了长城，决心重新开始。En: Lian and Wei left their past grievances behind at the Great Wall, determined to start afresh.Zh: 月亮渐渐升起，带来了节日的光辉。En: The moon gradually rose, bringing the glow of the festival.Zh: 空气中弥漫着淡淡的甜香，那是团圆的味道。En: The air was filled with a faint sweet aroma, the scent of reunion.Zh: 这一天，他们不仅重新找回了彼此，也找回了家的温暖。En: On this day, they not only reconnected with each other but also found the warmth of family.Zh: 莲更加理解弟弟，愿意倾听他的想法。En: Lian understood her brother better and was willing to listen to his thoughts.Zh: 伟则感受到了被接受和认可的喜悦。En: Wei felt the joy of being accepted and recognized.Zh: 小看到哥哥姐姐和好如初，欢快地笑着，她知道，这个中秋节，他们是一家人。En: Xiao saw her brother and sister reconcile and laughed happily, knowing that this Mid-Autumn Festival, they were truly a family. Vocabulary Words:stretched: 绵延不绝joy: 欢声笑语celebration: 庆祝reconnect: 找回regain: 重新获得closeness: 亲密关系bridge: 桥梁mend: 修复misunderstood: 不被理解misplaced: 不符significance: 意义harmoniously: 和睦相处symbolizes: 象征着blows: 吹过chill: 凉意seemingly: 似乎describe: 说不出的fulfilling: 尽责neglected: 忽略immature: 不成熟communicate: 交流reunion: 团圆grievances: 不快determined: 决心afresh: 重新glow: 光辉faint: 淡淡的scent: 香味reconcile: 和好如初accepted: 被接受

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Healing Garden: A Sibling Reunion on Rosh Hashanah Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בשלהי קיץ בירושלים, הגן הבוטני מזמין למבקרים שלו אווירה קסומה.En: At the end of summer in Yerushalayim, the botanical garden invites its visitors to a magical atmosphere.He: הפרחים פורחים בצבעים חמים ויפים, והמזרקה מזריזה בשלוה במיוחד.En: The flowers bloom in warm and beautiful colors, and the fountain flows with special tranquility.He: אושר שלום מהול ברגע מרגש של שנה חדשה באוויר, ראש השנה.En: Happiness mingled with an emotional moment of the new year is in the air, Rosh Hashanah.He: אריאל ושירה, אח ואחות, מצאו את עצמם בגן.En: Ariel and Shira, brother and sister, found themselves in the garden.He: הם לא ראו זה את זו זמן רב.En: They hadn't seen each other for a long time.He: המשפחה הייתה בסוג של מתח לאחר ויכוח על החלטה משפחתית, אבל ראש השנה היה ההזדמנות למצוא מחדש את הקרבה.En: The family had been in a sort of tension after an argument about a family decision, but Rosh Hashanah was the opportunity to rediscover closeness.He: שירה הכינה מראש תפוחים ודבש, סמל לשנה מתוקה.En: Shira had prepared in advance apples and honey, a symbol of a sweet year.He: היא קיוותה שהפעם היא ואחיה יחזרו לדבר פתוח וברור זה עם זו.En: She hoped that this time she and her brother would return to open and clear communication with each other.He: "הנה הגן של סבא שלנו," אמרה שירה בעיניים נוצצות, כשהם התקרבו לגינה הקטנה שבזיכרונותיהם הייתה המקום האהוב על סבם המנוח.En: "Here is our grandfather's garden," said Shira with sparkling eyes, as they approached the small garden that in their memories was their late grandfather's favorite place.He: אריאל נשם נשימה עמוקה.En: Ariel took a deep breath.He: הוא היה נחוש לדבר.En: He was determined to speak.He: "זוכרת איך סבא היה לוקח אותנו לכאן?En: "Remember how Grandpa used to bring us here?He: הוא תמיד אמר שהגינה היא החיים עצמם.En: He always said that the garden is life itself."He: "שירה חייכה, אך היה ברור שהמילים שלו נגעו בלבה.En: Shira smiled, but it was clear his words touched her heart.He: "זוכרת," היא לחשה, "הוא תמיד היה אומר שהפרחים מדברים אם מקשיבים היטב.En: "I remember," she whispered, "he always said that the flowers speak if you listen closely."He: "הם עמדו שם, בין צמחים ופרחים, שקטים, אך מלאי רגשות.En: They stood there, among plants and flowers, silent, but full of emotions.He: לבסוף, אריאל אסף אומץ.En: Finally, Ariel gathered courage.He: "אני מצטער על מה שקרה אז עם המשפחה," הוא אמר, "לא דיברתי מספיק, ולא שמעתי אותך.En: "I'm sorry about what happened with the family," he said, "I didn't speak enough, and I didn't listen to you."He: "שירה נענעה בראשה, עיניה מלאות הבנה.En: Shira shook her head, her eyes filled with understanding.He: "הכל בסדר.En: "It's all right.He: גם אני לא הייתי ברורה.En: I wasn't clear either.He: אני שמחה שאתה כאן ואנחנו מדברים.En: I'm glad you're here and we're talking."He: "הם שתקו לרגע, נותנים לרוח הקלה לנח ברגע הזה.En: They were quiet for a moment, letting the gentle breeze rest in the moment.He: שירה שלפה פתאום שתיל קטן שהביאה עמה.En: Shira suddenly pulled out a small sapling she had brought with her.He: "בוא נשתול אותו יחד, כאן, בגינה של סבא," היא הציעה.En: "Let's plant it together, here, in Grandpa's garden," she proposed.He: בהסכמה, הם התכופפו לאדמה.En: In agreement, they bent to the ground.He: יחד, הם שתלו את השתיל הצעיר, סימן להבטחה מחודשת לחייהם ולמורשת המשפחתית שלהם.En: Together, they planted the young sapling, a sign of renewed promise for their lives and their family heritage.He: אריאל חייך לשירה והרגיש איך הלב שלו מתרכך, תחושת ההבנה שכבר זמן רב לא הצליח להגיע אליה.En: Ariel smiled at Shira, feeling his heart soften, a sense of understanding that had long eluded him.He: "שנה חדשה," אמר.En: "New year," he said.He: "שנה חדשה וטובה," השיבה שירה, והם התחבקו, שני אחים נידחים שמצאו את דרכם זה לזה מחדש.En: "New and good year," replied Shira, and they embraced, two estranged siblings who found their way back to each other. Vocabulary Words:botanical: בוטניmagical: קסומהtranquility: שלוהmingled: מהולemotional: מרגשcloseness: קרבהsymbol: סמלcommunication: תקשורתsparkling: נוצצותmemories: זיכרונותיהםdetermined: נחושwhispered: לחשהsilent: שקטיםemotions: רגשותgathered: אסףapologize: מצטערunderstanding: הבנהclear: ברורהgentle: הקלהsapling: שתילproposed: הציעהagreement: בהסכמהrenewed: מחודשתheritage: מורשתsoften: מתרכךestranged: נידחיםembrace: התחבקוrediscover: למצוא מחדשconflict: ויכוחopportunity: הזדמנותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Finding Harmony: A Ganesh Chaturthi Reunion Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के दिल में बसे लोदी गार्डन की हवाओं में आज एक अलग सी मिठास थी।En: In the heart of Delhi, there was a different kind of sweetness in the air of Lodi Garden today.Hi: पेड़ों की पत्तियाँ धीरे-धीरे गिर रही थीं, मानो धरती ने सुनहरी चादर ओढ़ ली हो।En: The leaves of the trees were slowly falling, as if the earth had donned a golden blanket.Hi: आज गणेश चतुर्थी का त्यौहार था और हर जगह गणपति बप्पा मोरया की गूंज सुनाई दे रही थी।En: It was the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, and the chant of Ganpati Bappa Morya echoed everywhere.Hi: रिया, आरव और माया तीन भाई-बहन लंबे समय बाद मिल रहे थे।En: Riya, Arav, and Maya, the three siblings, were meeting after a long time.Hi: रिया ने सोचा था कि इस खास दिन पर छोटी सी मुलाकात से वे पुराने दिनों की यादें ताज़ा करेंगे।En: Riya had thought that on this special day, a small meeting would refresh the memories of old days.Hi: रिया सबसे बड़ी थी और हमेशा परिवार को साथ लाने की जिम्मेदारी महसूस करती थी।En: Being the eldest, Riya always felt responsible for bringing the family together.Hi: आरव, बीच का भाई, अपने करियर में परेशानियों का सामना कर रहा था।En: Arav, the middle sibling, was facing troubles in his career.Hi: उसे हमेशा मान्यता की तलाश रहती थी।En: He was always in search of recognition.Hi: जब माया इंडिया वापस आई और सफल रही, तो आरव थोड़ा खुद को छूटा महसूस करने लगा।En: When Maya returned to India and succeeded, Arav began to feel a bit left behind.Hi: माया, सबसे छोटी, कुछ समय विदेश में बिताने के बाद वापस अपनी जड़ों से जुड़ने की कोशिश कर रही थी।En: Maya, the youngest, was trying to reconnect with her roots after spending some time abroad.Hi: शाम के सुनहरे वातावरण में, तीनों भाई-बहन लोदी गार्डन के हरे मैदान में एकत्र हुए।En: In the golden evening atmosphere, the three siblings gathered in the green fields of Lodi Garden.Hi: रिया ने पहले से ही एक पिकनिक सेट की थी।En: Riya had already set up a picnic.Hi: सर्दी की हल्की ठंडी हवा और गणेश चतुर्थी की मिठाईयों के बीच, भाई-बहन मिलकर खुशियाँ मना रहे थे।En: Amid the mildly cold winter breeze and the sweets of Ganesh Chaturthi, the siblings celebrated joyfully together.Hi: रिया ने प्यार से सबको बिठाया और बोली, “देखो, गणपति बप्पा हमसे यही चाहते हैं कि परिवार में सब सुख-शांति से रहें।”En: Riya lovingly sat everyone down and said, “Look, Ganpati Bappa wishes that everyone in the family lives in peace and harmony.”Hi: वह चाहता थी कि अभी जो तनाव आरव और माया के बीच था, वो खत्म हो जाए।En: She wanted the tension between Arav and Maya to end.Hi: लेकिन अचानक, पुराना दबा हुआ गुस्सा बाहर आने लगा और माया और आरव के बीच बहस छिड़ गई।En: But suddenly, old suppressed anger began to surface, and a debate ensued between Maya and Arav.Hi: आरव ने अपनी शिकायतें माया के सामने रखते हुए कहा, “तुम्हारे लौटने के बाद से सब कुछ तुम पर ही केंद्रित है। मेरे प्रयास का कभी कोई महत्व नहीं रहा।”En: Arav voiced his complaints to Maya, saying, “Since you returned, everything has centered around you. My efforts have never mattered.”Hi: माया की आँखें भर आईं। उसने कहा, “मैंने कभी नहीं चाहा कि ऐसा हो। मुझे हमेशा से तुम्हारी स्वीकार्यता और प्यार की जरूरत थी। विदेश में रहते हुए मैंने सबको बहुत मिस किया।”En: Maya's eyes filled with tears. She said, “I never wanted this to happen. I always needed your acceptance and love. While living abroad, I missed everyone so much.”Hi: बहस के बढ़े हुए स्वर कुछ समय बाद शांत हो गए।En: The raised voices of the argument quieted after some time.Hi: अचानक वातावरण में खामोशी आ गई।En: Suddenly, silence enveloped the atmosphere.Hi: रिया ने दोनों को देखा और महसूस किया कि यह क्षण उनके बीच की खाईं को पाट सकता है।En: Riya looked at both and felt that this moment could bridge the gap between them.Hi: आरव ने गहरी सांस ली, “शायद मैं अपनी असुरक्षाओं से ही जूझ रहा था। मुझे लगने लगा था कि मैं परिवार में सिर्फ एक परछाई हूँ।”En: Arav took a deep breath, “Maybe I was struggling with my insecurities. I started feeling like just a shadow in the family.”Hi: माया ने उसकी आँखों में देखा, “मुझे दुख है कि मैं तुम्हारी भावनाओं को नहीं समझ पाई। यहाँ रहने के लिए मैंने बहुत कुछ सीखा... सबसे मुख्य तुम्हारा महत्व।”En: Maya looked into his eyes, “I'm sorry I couldn't understand your feelings. Living here, I've learned so much... most importantly, your significance.”Hi: दोनों भाई-बहन एक-दूसरे के साथ गले मिले। रिया ने यह देखकर संतोष की गहरी सांस ली।En: The two siblings hugged each other. Seeing this, Riya took a deep breath of relief.Hi: यह दिन रिया के लिए सीख थी कि कभी-कभी सब कुछ खुद ठीक नहीं हो सकता, लेकिन संवाद की एक छोटी पहल बड़ी समस्या का समाधान कर सकती है।En: This day was a lesson for Riya that sometimes everything can't resolve itself, but a small initiative of dialogue can solve a big problem.Hi: उन्होंने साथ में गणेश आरती की और वादा किया कि आगे से वे एक-दूसरे के लिए समय निकालेंगे, चाहे हालात कुछ भी हो।En: They performed the Ganesh Aarti together and promised that from now on, they would make time for each other, no matter what the circumstances.Hi: लोदी गार्डन, अपनी उर्जा के साथ, इस क्षण को देखता रहा।En: Lodi Garden, with its energy, watched this moment.Hi: सुहानी शाम ने तीनों भाई-बहनों के रिश्ते में नई उमंग भर दी थी।En: The pleasant evening had filled new enthusiasm in the relationship of the three siblings.Hi: हर फूल और पत्ती में एक नई ताजगी आ गई थी, मानो खुद गणपति बप्पा ने पूरे परिवार पर अपनी कृपा बरसाई हो।En: Every flower and leaf seemed refreshed, as if Ganpati Bappa himself had blessed the entire family. Vocabulary Words:sweetness: मिठासpicnic: पिकनिकsibling: भाई-बहनblanket: चादरchanted: गूंजrecognition: मान्यताsurround: केंद्रितabroad: विदेशatmosphere: वातावरणbreeze: हवाreconnect: जुड़नेinsecurities: असुरक्षाओंharmony: सुख-शांतिsurface: उभरनाensue: छिड़नाgap: खाईंinitiative: पहलcircumstances: हालातrefresh: ताज़ाacceptance: स्वीकार्यताsignificance: महत्वreflection: परछाईpromise: वादाresolves: ठीकargument: बहसsuppress: दबा हुआenergy: उर्जाblessed: कृपाenthusiasm: उमंगstruggle: जूझना

What if the future of real estate wasn't just about commissions, but about building lifelong wealth and client loyalty? In this episode of the Invest2FI Podcast, host Craig sits down with Ramon Casaus. He is a powerhouse real estate leader who built an independent brokerage in Albuquerque, expanded virtually across New Mexico, and later scaled his career in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ramon shares how discovering PLACE, founded by Ben Kinney and Chris Suarez, completely changed his trajectory.  From early inquiries at the 2019 Keller Williams Family Reunion to hearing the “land on Mars” 10-year vision in Cabo, to partnering with Goldman Sachs-backed PLACE, Ramon discusses clarity, scale, IPO opportunities, and why agents who embrace partnerships are set to thrive. If you're an agent, investor, or curious about how a trillion-dollar consumer services industry ties into homeownership, this episode is packed with insights you can't miss. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS [04:14] Ramon recalls running his own brokerage in Albuquerque from 2017 to 2020. [05:39] At Keller Williams' 2019 Family Reunion, he first hears about Place. [07:22] Ben Kinney's “land on Mars” vision convinces Ramon to go all-in. [08:10] Zillow HQ visit shows him how billion-dollar proptech disrupts the real estate industry. [10:10] Ramon breaks down $100 billion in commissions versus trillion-dollar services. [12:13] Place's one-stop app for insurance, mortgage, and 37-point inspections. [15:45] Place solves the loyalty gap: 80% say yes, only 15% repeat. [26:51] Place acquisitions and Goldman Sachs backing create efficiency at scale. [28:53] Half of U.S. agents already use Place-owned tech without knowing it. [34:00] Ramon explains 50% guaranteed net profit through partnership, not splits. [37:44] Why a blue-collar work ethic and patience matter for new agents. [40:08] Place partners gain pre-IPO stock at Goldman Sachs valuations. [47:28] Ramon's “why” is fueled by possibility and the question, Why not? [52:01] Closing thoughts: why Place feels like early Apple or Uber.  HOST Craig Curelop    

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Reviving Family Traditions: A Heartfelt Harvest Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kølig efterårsdag i den danske natur, hvor gyldne blade dækkede jorden som et tæppe.En: It was a cool autumn day in the danske countryside, where golden leaves covered the ground like a blanket.Da: Astrid gik ad den gamle grusvej, hendes skridt lette, men hendes sind tungt af tanker.En: Astrid walked along the old gravel road, her steps light but her mind heavy with thoughts.Da: Hun havde tænkt meget over, hvordan hun kunne bringe sin familie tættere sammen igen.En: She had been thinking a lot about how she could bring her family closer together again.Da: I dag var dagen.En: Today was the day.Da: Høstfestivalen var vendt tilbage til deres lille by, og Astrid havde besluttet sig for at deltage.En: The harvest festival had returned to their small town, and Astrid had decided to participate.Da: Hun kunne dufte kanelsneglene og æbleskiverne langt væk.En: She could smell the kanelsnegle and æbleskiver from afar.Da: Hyggen og glæden fyldte luften.En: The coziness and joy filled the air.Da: Astrid huskede, hvordan hendes familie plejede at glæde sig over denne begivenhed.En: Astrid remembered how her family used to delight in this event.Da: Men efter deres forældres død, var traditionen visnet bort.En: But after their parents' death, the tradition had withered away.Da: Hendes bror Lars mente, det ikke var værd at genoptage.En: Her brother Lars thought it wasn't worth reviving.Da: "Fortiden er fortiden," sagde han tit.En: "The past is the past," he often said.Da: Astrid følte dog noget andet.En: However, Astrid felt differently.Da: Hun henvendte sig til deres yngre fætter, Mikkel.En: She approached their younger cousin, Mikkel.Da: "Vil du ikke med?"En: "Don't you want to come?"Da: spurgte hun med et håb i stemmen.En: she asked, hope in her voice.Da: Mikkel tøvede først, men lod sig til sidst overtale.En: Mikkel hesitated at first, but was finally persuaded.Da: Han huskede også de glade stunder fra barndommen.En: He also remembered the happy times from childhood.Da: De nåede festivalen, hvor børn løb omkring og folk grinede.En: They reached the festival, where children ran around and people laughed.Da: Der var boder med håndlavede genstande, og musikken spillede munterligt i baggrunden.En: There were stalls with handmade items, and music played merrily in the background.Da: Astrid og Mikkel gik hen til den gamle laden, hvor en gruppe dansede folkedanse.En: Astrid and Mikkel went to the old barn, where a group was dancing folk dances.Da: Astrid tog en dyb indånding og gik hen til dem.En: Astrid took a deep breath and walked over to them.Da: Hun trak Mikkel med sig, og snart blev de en del af den snoede række.En: She pulled Mikkel with her, and soon they became part of the winding line.Da: Folk begyndte at lægge mærke til dem.En: People began to notice them.Da: En venlig murmur steg op i skaren.En: A friendly murmur rose from the crowd.Da: Astrid kunne mærke angsten slippe sit tag, erstattet af glæde.En: Astrid could feel the anxiety release its grip, replaced by joy.Da: "Kom nu, Mikkel," råbte hun med et smil.En: "Come on, Mikkel," she shouted with a smile.Da: De dansede, som om de aldrig havde været væk, som om deres forældre stod der med dem.En: They danced as if they had never been away, as if their parents were there with them.Da: Fra kanten af festivalen så Lars til.En: From the edge of the festival, Lars watched.Da: Noget rørte ved hans hjerte, da han så sin søster smile.En: Something touched his heart as he saw his sister smile.Da: Han huskede de dage, hvor de alle havde været sammen.En: He remembered the days when they had all been together.Da: Noget blødt og varmt fandt vej til hans indre.En: Something soft and warm found its way into his heart.Da: Til sidst gav han sig og gik hen imod dem.En: Finally, he gave in and walked towards them.Da: Hans skridt var tøvende, men beslutsomme.En: His steps were hesitant but determined.Da: Da han nåede Astrid, tog hun hans hånd uden et ord.En: When he reached Astrid, she took his hand without a word.Da: Han smilte skævt tilbage og sluttede sig til dansen.En: He smiled wryly back and joined the dance.Da: Efter dansen stod Lars, Astrid og Mikkel tilbage, stadig let forpustede og grinende.En: After the dance, Lars, Astrid, and Mikkel stood back, still slightly out of breath and laughing.Da: "Måske... måske tager jeg fejl," sagde Lars blidt, "måske er traditioner vigtigere, end jeg troede."En: "Maybe... maybe I was wrong," Lars said gently, "maybe traditions are more important than I thought."Da: Astrid nikkede, tilfreds.En: Astrid nodded, satisfied.Da: De var måske ikke altid enige, men i dag havde de fundet en fælles grund.En: They might not always agree, but today they had found common ground.Da: De tre gik hjem ad grusvejen, natten nærmede sig, og stjernerne begyndte at glimte.En: The three walked home along the gravel road, night approaching, and the stars beginning to twinkle.Da: "Det var en god dag," tænkte Astrid og mærkede en ny begyndelse inden i sig.En: "It was a good day," thought Astrid, feeling a new beginning inside herself.Da: De var én familie igen, bundet sammen af minder om fortiden og håb for fremtiden.En: They were one family again, bound together by memories of the past and hope for the future. Vocabulary Words:countryside: naturgravel: grusheavy: tungtharvest: høstfestival: festivalencoziness: hyggenjoy: glædendelight: glædewithered: visnettradition: traditionapproached: henvendte sigpersuaded: overtaltbarn: ladenfolk: folkedansebreath: indåndinganxiety: angstgrip: tagwryly: skævthesitant: tøvendedetermined: beslutsommewry: skævtcommon ground: fælles grundapproaching: nærmede sigtwinkle: glimtenew beginning: ny begyndelsebound: bundetmemories: minderhope: håbfuture: fremtiden

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast:The government announce tighter restrictions on refugee family reunion applications. Nick speaks to Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper. Reform UK's deputy leader claims parents are 'using and abusing' free taxis for SEND children and warns 'unsustainable' spending will bankrupt local councilsAll this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast.

In the very sixty-sixth episode of Bite-Sized, Ben and Sean Buckley discuss Twilight - Scene 66 (1:47:30-1:48:49)! They talk about acting, walking in the forest, and get really in depth about a blurry photo op way in the background of this scene!We want to hear from you! Follow the show on social media (@bitesizedpod_ on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok) or email myfavoritetwilightpodcast@gmail.com to join the conversation!

The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced the government will suspend family reunion for refugees, as part of an overhaul of the asylum system and Downing Street's attempt to "reset" at the start of a new parliamentary term. Also in the programme: the spiralling cost of transport for school pupils in England with special educational needs; and the Premier League's eye-watering sums on the final day for player transfers.

The sermon explores the encounter between Moses and his father-in-law, Jethro, highlighting the importance of familial relationships and the persistent sharing of faith, even amidst unbelief. Drawing from Exodus 18, it emphasizes the value of demonstrating love, respect, and commitment to loved ones, while also acknowledging that salvation ultimately rests with God. The narrative underscores the significance of sharing the gospel, including both deliverance and hardship, and trusting in God's timing, even when immediate results are not apparent, ultimately encouraging believers to remain faithful in proclaiming Christ and trusting in His sovereign work.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Reviving Tradition: A Heartfelt Reunion at Zaanse Schans Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-30-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel boven de Zaanse Schans.En: The sun shone brightly above the Zaanse Schans.Nl: De wind blies zachtjes langs de imposante molens die zich trots tegen de blauwe hemel aftekenden.En: The wind blew gently along the imposing windmills that stood proudly against the blue sky.Nl: Bram en Lotte stapten uit de auto.En: Bram and Lotte stepped out of the car.Nl: De geur van pas gemaaid gras en versgebakken stroopwafels vulde de lucht.En: The scent of freshly cut grass and freshly baked stroopwafels filled the air.Nl: Het was een prachtige dag voor een familiebijeenkomst.En: It was a beautiful day for a family gathering.Nl: Bram keek om zich heen en zuchtte.En: Bram looked around and sighed.Nl: "Het is lang geleden dat we hier waren," merkte hij op.En: "It's been a long time since we were here," he noted.Nl: Lotte glimlachte en knikte.En: Lotte smiled and nodded.Nl: Haar ogen glinsterden, vol verwachting van de dag die komen ging.En: Her eyes sparkled, full of anticipation for the day ahead.Nl: "Ja, Bram, het is goed om weer samen te zijn."En: "Yes, Bram, it's good to be together again."Nl: De familie had zich verzameld bij één van de traditionele houten huizen.En: The family had gathered at one of the traditional wooden houses.Nl: De tafel stond vol lekkernijen: pannenkoeken, kroketten en schalen met Hollandse haring.En: The table was laden with treats: pancakes, kroketten, and bowls of Dutch herring.Nl: Bram's nostalgie brak langzaam door het vrolijke geroezemoes.En: Bram's nostalgia slowly broke through the cheerful chatter.Nl: Hij verlangde naar de oude dagen, toen alles eenvoudig leek.En: He longed for the old days, when everything seemed simple.Nl: Lotte leek zijn gedachten te lezen.En: Lotte seemed to read his mind.Nl: "Bram, waarom kijk je zo somber?En: "Bram, why do you look so gloomy?Nl: Dit moet een feest zijn."En: This should be a celebration."Nl: Bram haalde diep adem.En: Bram took a deep breath.Nl: "Iedereen lijkt veranderd.En: "Everyone seems different.Nl: Soms voelt het alsof onze tradities verloren gaan."En: Sometimes it feels as if our traditions are disappearing."Nl: De middag verstreek en de kinderen speelden verstoppertje tussen de molens.En: The afternoon passed and the children played hide-and-seek among the windmills.Nl: De volwassenen zaten samen, lachend onder de bomen.En: The adults sat together, laughing under the trees.Nl: Maar Bram vond het moeilijk om de vrolijkheid te delen.En: But Bram found it hard to share in the joy.Nl: Bij het avondeten nam Bram een besluit.En: At dinner, Bram made a decision.Nl: Het was tijd om te spreken.En: It was time to speak.Nl: Hij stond op, toastte met zijn glas, en begon een verhaal over vroegere zomers.En: He stood up, toasted with his glass, and began a story about past summers.Nl: Over hoe zij vroeger dagenlang in het dorp speelden.En: About how they used to play in the village for days on end.Nl: Over de geur van oma's appeltaart en de verhalen van opa die iedereen inspireerden.En: About the smell of grandma's apple pie and the stories from grandpa that inspired everyone.Nl: Het was stil aan tafel.En: The table was silent.Nl: Bram's woorden raakten iets in iedereen.En: Bram's words touched something in everyone.Nl: Er verscheen een glimlach op Lotte's gezicht.En: A smile appeared on Lotte's face.Nl: Ze was trots op haar neef.En: She was proud of her cousin.Nl: "Dank je, Bram.En: "Thank you, Bram.Nl: Je woorden brengen ons terug naar wat belangrijk is."En: Your words bring us back to what is important."Nl: De maaltijd eindigde in saamhorigheid.En: The meal ended in togetherness.Nl: Er werd besloten om nieuwe tradities te creëren, waarbij de oude in ere werden gehouden.En: It was decided to create new traditions, while honoring the old ones.Nl: De familie vond een manier om verleden en heden te verenigen.En: The family found a way to unite the past and the present.Nl: Terwijl de sterren aan de hemel verschenen, stond Bram naast Lotte.En: As the stars appeared in the sky, Bram stood next to Lotte.Nl: "Ik ben blij dat ik mijn hart heb gevolgd," zei Bram zacht.En: "I'm glad I followed my heart," Bram said softly.Nl: Lotte kneep in zijn hand.En: Lotte squeezed his hand.Nl: "Verandering is goed, Bram.En: "Change is good, Bram.Nl: En familie is er altijd."En: And family is always there."Nl: De avond op de Zaanse Schans eindigde met een gevoel van verbinding en hoop.En: The evening at the Zaanse Schans ended with a feeling of connection and hope.Nl: Bram keek naar de molens, die onverstoorbaar bleven draaien, net als zijn liefde voor zijn familie.En: Bram looked at the windmills, which continued to turn steadily, just like his love for his family.Nl: De wind fluisterde een belofte van nieuwe herinneringen die hun weg naar zijn hart wisten te vinden.En: The wind whispered a promise of new memories that found their way to his heart. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheengently: zachtjesimposing: imposanteproudly: trotssparkled: glinsterdenanticipation: verwachtinggathering: bijeenkomstladen: voltreats: lekkernijennostalgia: nostalgiechatter: geroezemoesgloomy: somberdisappearing: verdwijnendecision: besluittoasted: toastteinspired: inspireerdentouched: raaktentogetherness: saamhorigheidhonoring: in ere worden gehoudensteadily: onverstoorbaarpromised: fluisterdeheart: hartunite: verenigenconnection: verbindinghope: hoopinspiring: inspirerenvillage: dorpherring: haringappeared: verscheensqueezed: kneep

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Bonds: A Family's Journey in Arashiyama's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-30-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の終わり、涼しい風が吹く嵐山の竹林では、竹が高くそびえ、揺れるたびに心地よい音を立てていました。En: At the end of summer, in the bamboo grove of Arashiyama where a cool breeze blows, the tall bamboo swayed and made a pleasant sound each time it moved.Ja: ハルコは、竹の間を歩きながら、幼い頃の思い出に浸っていました。En: Haruko, walking through the bamboo, was immersed in her childhood memories.Ja: 彼女は兄のタカヒロと仲直りをしたいと願い、長い間疎遠になっていた家族との再会を夢見ていました。En: She wished to reconcile with her brother, Takahiro, and dreamed of reuniting with the family she had been estranged from for a long time.Ja: 特に、姪のエミコともっと親しくなりたいと思っていました。En: She especially wanted to become closer to her niece, Emiko.Ja: オボン祭りの時期が近づき、ハルコはこの特別な機会にタカヒロに会おうと決意します。En: As the Obon festival approached, Haruko resolved to meet Takahiro on this special occasion.Ja: オボンは先祖を敬う日であり、タカヒロの心を和らげるきっかけになると信じたのです。En: Obon is a day to honor ancestors, and she believed it could be an opportunity to soften Takahiro's heart.Ja: 竹林の中で、ハルコはついにタカヒロとエミコに出会いました。En: In the bamboo grove, Haruko finally met Takahiro and Emiko.Ja: エミコは好奇心旺盛で、家族についての話を聞きたがっていました。En: Emiko was full of curiosity and eager to hear stories about the family.Ja: しかし、タカヒロの顔にはまだ過去の誤解が影を落としていました。En: However, Takahiro's face was still overshadowed by past misunderstandings.Ja: 「タカヒロ、お久しぶりです。」ハルコは穏やかに言いました。En: "Takahiro, it's been a while," Haruko said calmly.Ja: 「子供の頃、一緒に遊んだ竹林を覚えていますか？」En: "Do you remember the bamboo grove we used to play in as kids?"Ja: タカヒロは静かにうなずきましたが、口を開きませんでした。En: Takahiro nodded quietly but did not speak.Ja: 「私たちはよく、ここでかけっこをしていましたよね。」En: "We often raced here, didn't we?"Ja: 「エミコにもその時の楽しい思い出を伝えたいです。」ハルコは懐かしい記憶を話し始め、目を輝かせました。En: "I'd like to share those fun memories with Emiko too," Haruko began speaking about nostalgic memories, her eyes sparkling.Ja: エミコは興味津々で耳を傾けました。「おばさん、昔の話をもっと教えてください。」En: Emiko listened intently, "Aunt, please tell me more stories from the past."Ja: ハルコは笑顔で、幼い頃からのエピソードを次々と話しました。En: With a smile, Haruko recounted numerous episodes from her childhood.Ja: その間、タカヒロの心にも少しずつ変化が訪れました。En: During this time, a change slowly came to Takahiro's heart as well.Ja: 竹が優しく揺れる音の中で、彼もまた、過去を手放し、新しい絆を築こうという思いが芽生えていきました。En: Amid the gentle sound of swaying bamboo, he too began to feel the urge to let go of the past and build a new bond.Ja: 「ハルコ、過去のことは忘れよう。」タカヒロはついに口を開きました。En: "Haruko, let's forget the past." Takahiro finally spoke up.Ja: 「エミコのためにも、家族として新しい関係を築こう。」En: "For Emiko's sake, let's forge a new relationship as a family."Ja: ハルコの目には、涙が浮かびました。En: Tears welled up in Haruko's eyes.Ja: 「ありがとう、タカヒロ。」En: "Thank you, Takahiro."Ja: その瞬間から、家族の新たな絆がスタートしました。En: From that moment, a new bond within the family commenced.Ja: 竹林の中で、3人は静かに心を通わせ、これからの未来に向けて一歩を踏み出しました。En: In the bamboo forest, the three of them quietly connected their hearts and took a step towards the future.Ja: 夏の終わりの竹林は、静かに新しい物語を見守っていました。En: The bamboo grove at the end of summer quietly watched over this new story. Vocabulary Words:reconcile: 仲直りするestranged: 疎遠になったcommenced: 始まったimmersed: 浸るnostalgic: 懐かしいcuriosity: 好奇心overshadowed: 影を落としたsparkling: 輝くmisunderstandings: 誤解obon festival: オボン祭りancestors: 先祖opportunity: きっかけurge: 思いbond: 絆resolved: 決意するhonor: 敬うmellow: 穏やかなmemories: 思い出oppressive: 抑圧的なsoften: 和らげるemerge: 芽生えるheartfelt: 心のこもったquivered: 震えるhonor: 敬意reconciliation: 和解eager: 熱心なovercome: 乗り越えるcalmly: 穏やかにspark: 引き出すforge: 築く

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Belonging: Nils' Courageous Leap Into Family Stories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken varmt över Stockholm denna sommareftermiddag.En: The sun shone warmly over Stockholm this summer afternoon.Sv: Den stora familjevillan var full av människor och skratt.En: The large family villa was full of people and laughter.Sv: Fönstren stod öppna och en lätt bris svepte in, fyllde rummen med doften av sommar och nyklippt gräs.En: The windows were open, and a light breeze swept in, filling the rooms with the scent of summer and freshly cut grass.Sv: I vardagsrummet samlades släkten kring stora bord fyllda med mat.En: In the living room, the family gathered around large tables filled with food.Sv: Bland sorlet satt Nils, en tyst besökare i en värld av pratglada släktingar.En: Among the chatter sat Nils, a quiet visitor in a world of talkative relatives.Sv: Han betraktade sin familj, fascinerad men något osäker.En: He observed his family, fascinated but somewhat uncertain.Sv: Hans kusiner, Karin och Jonas, diskuterade livligt senaste nyheterna.En: His cousins, Karin and Jonas, were lively discussing the latest news.Sv: Skratten ekade mellan väggarna medan samtalen flödade från ett ämne till ett annat.En: Laughter echoed between the walls as conversations flowed from one topic to another.Sv: Nils kände sig en smula bortkommen.En: Nils felt a bit lost.Sv: Nils hade alltid varit introspektiv, en betraktare snarare än deltagare.En: Nils had always been introspective, an observer rather than a participant.Sv: Han önskade inget annat än att känna sig delaktig, att verkligen uppleva att han hörde hemma bland sina söner och döttrar, kusiner och mostrar.En: He wished for nothing more than to feel involved, to truly experience belonging among his sons and daughters, cousins, and aunts.Sv: Men orden fastnade ofta i hans strupe, fångade av en blyghet han inte kunde övervinna.En: But words often got stuck in his throat, caught by a shyness he couldn't overcome.Sv: Med ett djupt andetag bestämde sig Nils för att våga någonting nytt denna gång.En: With a deep breath, Nils decided to try something new this time.Sv: Han ville dela en del av sig själv.En: He wanted to share a part of himself.Sv: När samtalen till slut tystnade något, tog han ett modigt steg fram.En: When the conversations eventually quieted a bit, he took a brave step forward.Sv: "Jag har ett minne att dela", sa han med mild röst, hans händer lite fuktiga av nervositet.En: "I have a memory to share," he said with a gentle voice, his hands a little damp with nervousness.Sv: Alla vände sig mot honom, förväntansfulla ögon och vänliga ansikten.En: Everyone turned to him, expectant eyes and friendly faces.Sv: Han berättade om sommardagar när han var barn, tiden han tillbringade med farfar som lärde honom att fiska vid den gamla bryggan.En: He told about summer days when he was a child, the time he spent with his grandfather who taught him to fish at the old dock.Sv: Hur han föll i vattnet den gången men ändå skrattade, lycklig och fri.En: How he fell into the water that time but laughed anyway, happy and free.Sv: Han såg på sina släktingar medan han pratade, och märkde att tysta leenden dök upp på deras läppar.En: He looked at his relatives as he spoke and noticed that silent smiles appeared on their lips.Sv: När han var klar, möttes han av en värme han tidigare inte känt.En: When he was finished, he was met with a warmth he hadn't felt before.Sv: Mjuka ord av uppskattning omgav honom.En: Soft words of appreciation surrounded him.Sv: "Tack för att du delade, Nils," sa Karin med ett leende.En: "Thank you for sharing, Nils," said Karin with a smile.Sv: Jonas nickade instämmande och tillade, "Det var en härlig berättelse."En: Jonas nodded in agreement and added, "That was a lovely story."Sv: Plötsligt kände sig Nils mindre ensam, mindre blyg.En: Suddenly, Nils felt less alone, less shy.Sv: Han insåg att hans familj uppskattade honom precis som han var.En: He realized that his family appreciated him just as he was.Sv: En ny känsla av samhörighet blommade inom honom.En: A new sense of belonging blossomed within him.Sv: Där, i det gamla familjhemmet, fylldes han av en tacksamhet.En: There, in the old family home, he was filled with a gratitude.Sv: Han visste nu att han fick plats, inte trots sina sidor utan på grund av dem.En: He now knew that he had a place, not in spite of his traits but because of them.Sv: När solen började sjunka sakta och ljuset blev mjukare, kände Nils sig lycklig.En: As the sun began to slowly set and the light grew softer, Nils felt happy.Sv: Samtal flödade vidare, men nu med honom mitt i allt.En: Conversations continued to flow, but now with him in the midst of it all.Sv: Han var en i mängden och älskade det.En: He was one of the crowd and loved it.Sv: Kvällen bars av värme och ljusa röster, en skön sommar i Stockholm.En: The evening carried on with warmth and light voices, a beautiful summer in Stockholm. Vocabulary Words:warmly: varmtvilla: villanbreeze: brisgathered: samladeschatter: sorletfascinated: fascineradintrospective: introspektivbelonging: samhörighetshyness: blyghetnervousness: nervositetexpectant: förväntansfullasilent: tystagentle: mildappreciated: uppskattaderealized: insåggratitude: tacksamhetblossomed: blommadelight: ljusavisitor: besökaretalkative: pratgladaparticipant: deltagareovercome: övervinnanostalgia: minneobserved: betraktadesmiles: leendenbeautiful: härligvoice: röstsoft: mjukarefree: frirelatives: släktingar

Fluent Fiction - French: United We Celebrate: A Family Reunion Redefined Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air était chaud.En: The air was warm.Fr: Les cigales chantaient dans le jardin de la grande maison familiale.En: The cigales sang in the garden of the large family house.Fr: La maison était pleine de souvenirs.En: The house was full of memories.Fr: Les murs étaient couverts de vieilles photos.En: The walls were covered with old photos.Fr: C'était l'été, le moment idéal pour une réunion de famille.En: It was summer, the ideal time for a family reunion.Fr: Julien, Élodie et Marcel se retrouvaient pour planifier cet événement spécial.En: Julien, Élodie, and Marcel gathered to plan this special event.Fr: Julien, le frère aîné, était sûr de lui.En: Julien, the older brother, was confident.Fr: Il voulait que ce soit parfait.En: He wanted it to be perfect.Fr: "Tout doit être impeccable," disait-il en regardant sa liste.En: "Everything has to be impeccable," he said, looking at his list.Fr: Élodie, avec son sourire relaxant, hochait la tête.En: Élodie, with her relaxing smile, nodded her head.Fr: Elle pensait que l'important était de profiter du moment.En: She thought the important thing was to enjoy the moment.Fr: Quant à Marcel, le plus jeune, il était silencieux.En: As for Marcel, the youngest, he was silent.Fr: Il voulait prouver qu'il pouvait être utile, mais il ne savait pas comment.En: He wanted to prove he could be useful, but he didn't know how.Fr: La grande table du salon était couverte de papiers et de dessins.En: The large living room table was covered with papers and drawings.Fr: Julien essayait de tout organiser.En: Julien tried to organize everything.Fr: Il voulait un buffet, des jeux pour les enfants, et peut-être même un petit feu d'artifice.En: He wanted a buffet, games for the children, and maybe even a small fireworks display.Fr: "Je m'occupe du dîner," proposa Élodie avec enthousiasme.En: "I'll take care of the dinner," Élodie offered enthusiastically.Fr: "Excellent," répondit Julien, mais il continua de dicter les tâches sans laisser beaucoup de choix.En: "Excellent," replied Julien, but he continued to dictate tasks without leaving much choice.Fr: Marcel, assis dans un coin, se sentait perdu.En: Marcel, sitting in a corner, felt lost.Fr: Il avait l'impression que ses idées n'étaient pas importantes.En: He felt like his ideas weren't important.Fr: Pourtant, il avait une idée formidable pour des activités amusantes dans le jardin.En: Yet, he had a great idea for fun activities in the garden.Fr: Malgré cela, il n'osait pas s'exprimer.En: Despite this, he didn't dare to express himself.Fr: Quelques jours plus tard, à la veille de la réunion, l'atmosphère était tendue.En: A few days later, on the eve of the reunion, the atmosphere was tense.Fr: Julien voulait parler de chaque détail encore une fois.En: Julien wanted to go over every detail one more time.Fr: Il commença à stresser sur des choses mineures.En: He began to stress about minor things.Fr: Élodie et Marcel l'observaient avec inquiétude.En: Élodie and Marcel watched him with concern.Fr: "Julien, il faut se détendre," dit Élodie en posant une main réconfortante sur son bras.En: "Julien, you need to relax," said Élodie, placing a comforting hand on his arm.Fr: "On doit tous en profiter, pas seulement travailler."En: "We all need to enjoy ourselves, not just work."Fr: Cependant, la situation explosa quand Julien rejeta encore une idée de Marcel.En: However, the situation exploded when Julien rejected another one of Marcel's ideas.Fr: "C'est toujours toi qui décides, Julien!"En: "It's always you making decisions, Julien!"Fr: s'exclama Marcel, la voix tremblante d'émotion.En: Marcel exclaimed, his voice trembling with emotion.Fr: "Je veux aussi faire quelque chose d'important."En: "I want to do something important too."Fr: Un silence remplit la pièce.En: A silence filled the room.Fr: Julien comprit qu'il y avait un problème.En: Julien realized there was a problem.Fr: Il s'assit et regarda son frère et sa sœur.En: He sat down and looked at his brother and sister.Fr: "Je suis désolé," dit-il.En: "I'm sorry," he said.Fr: "J'ai été idiot.En: "I've been a fool.Fr: Travaillons ensemble."En: Let's work together."Fr: Ils passèrent la soirée à discuter, à rire et à partager des idées.En: They spent the evening discussing, laughing, and sharing ideas.Fr: Marcel proposa des jeux amusants pour le jardin et Julien écouta avec intérêt.En: Marcel suggested fun games for the garden and Julien listened with interest.Fr: Élodie suggéra même de préparer un cocktail spécial pour la famille.En: Élodie even suggested preparing a special cocktail for the family.Fr: Le jour de la réunion arriva.En: The day of the reunion arrived.Fr: Le soleil brillait et la maison résonnait des rires des cousins, des tantes et des oncles.En: The sun was shining and the house echoed with the laughter of cousins, aunts, and uncles.Fr: Tout le monde s'amusait.En: Everyone was having fun.Fr: Le buffet était délicieux, les jeux un grand succès.En: The buffet was delicious, the games a great success.Fr: À la fin de la journée, Julien, Élodie et Marcel s'assirent ensemble dans le jardin.En: At the end of the day, Julien, Élodie, and Marcel sat together in the garden.Fr: "Merci," dit Julien.En: "Thank you," said Julien.Fr: "Sans vous, ce ne serait pas aussi spécial."En: "Without you, it wouldn't have been as special."Fr: Marcel sourit pour la première fois depuis longtemps.En: Marcel smiled for the first time in a long time.Fr: "Je suis heureux d'avoir pu contribuer," répondit-il.En: "I'm happy to have been able to contribute," he replied.Fr: Il était clair que les tensions étaient apaisées.En: It was clear that the tensions had eased.Fr: Chacun avait appris à partager et à écouter.En: Everyone had learned to share and listen.Fr: Ensemble, ils étaient une famille plus forte et plus unie, prête pour encore plus de moments inoubliables.En: Together, they were a stronger and more united family, ready for even more unforgettable moments. Vocabulary Words:the cigales: les cigalesthe atmosphere: l'atmosphèrethe drawings: les dessinsthe fireworks display: le feu d'artificethe buffer: le buffetthe memories: les souvenirsthe detail: le détailthe expression: l'expressionthe laughter: les riresthe photo: la photothe corner: le cointhe tension: la tensionthe evening: la soiréethe arm: le brasthe idea: l'idéethe share: le partagethe reunion: la réunionthe smile: le sourirethe house: la maisonthe summer: l'ététhe family: la famillethe garden: le jardinthe brother: le frèrethe sister: la sœurthe detail: le détailthe success: le succèsthe concern: l'inquiétudethe joy: la joiethe silence: le silencethe problem: le problème

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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Reuniting at Ferragosto: Sibling Bonds Restored By the Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Sulla Costa Amalfitana, l'estate abbracciava la terra con un calore dorato, e il mare scintillava come un tappeto di zaffiri sotto il sole di Ferragosto.En: On the Costa Amalfitana, the summer embraced the land with a golden warmth, and the sea shimmered like a carpet of sapphires under the Ferragosto sun.It: Le onde si infrangevano contro le scogliere, mentre le strade erano animate da turisti festanti e le famiglie si preparavano a celebrare la festa.En: The waves crashed against the cliffs, while the streets were lively with festive tourists and families preparing to celebrate the holiday.It: Luca camminava lungo il sentiero stretto di Positano, cercando la sorella Francesca tra la folla.En: Luca walked along the narrow path of Positano, searching for his sister Francesca among the crowd.It: Non vedeva Francesca da anni, da quell'argomento che li aveva separati.En: He hadn't seen Francesca in years, since that argument that had separated them.It: Ma oggi era diverso.En: But today was different.It: Oggi, nel cuore di Ferragosto, desiderava riconciliarsi.En: Today, at the heart of Ferragosto, he longed to reconcile.It: Francesca si trovava sul terrazzo di una villa affacciata sul mare.En: Francesca was on the terrace of a villa overlooking the sea.It: Guardava le barche a vela che danzavano sull'acqua, ma i pensieri erano altrove, perduti nel passato.En: She watched the sailboats dancing on the water, but her thoughts were elsewhere, lost in the past.It: Sentiva il peso della distanza dalla sua famiglia, e non sapeva come tornare indietro.En: She felt the weight of the distance from her family, and she didn't know how to go back.It: Quando Luca finalmente la trovò, i loro occhi si incontrarono.En: When Luca finally found her, their eyes met.It: Per un momento, entrambi rimasero in silenzio, come se il tempo si fosse fermato.En: For a moment, they both remained silent, as if time had stopped.It: Luca prese un respiro profondo e avvicinandosi disse: "Francesca, dobbiamo parlare."En: Luca took a deep breath and, approaching, said: "Francesca, we need to talk."It: Francesca esitò, ma poi annuì.En: Francesca hesitated, but then nodded.It: Camminarono insieme lungo la spiaggia, i piedi affondati nella sabbia calda.En: They walked together along the beach, their feet sinking into the warm sand.It: Le parole di Luca erano sincere: "Mi manca la mia sorella.En: Luca's words were sincere: "I miss my sister.It: Non voglio che il passato continui a tenerci lontani."En: I don't want the past to keep us apart."It: Francesca guardò l'orizzonte, poi disse: "Anche a me manchi, Luca.En: Francesca looked at the horizon, then said: "I miss you too, Luca.It: Ho sbagliato a allontanarmi.En: I was wrong to distance myself.It: Voglio trovare un modo per rimediare."En: I want to find a way to make amends."It: Il vento marino portava con sé il profumo di limoni e il rumore distante delle risate.En: The sea breeze carried with it the scent of lemons and the distant sound of laughter.It: Luca poggiò una mano sulla spalla di Francesca.En: Luca placed a hand on Francesca's shoulder.It: "Possiamo ricominciare, insieme."En: "We can start over, together."It: Durante la celebrazione di Ferragosto, sotto un cielo stellato, Francesca e Luca si unirono ai loro familiari.En: During the Ferragosto celebration, under a starry sky, Francesca and Luca joined their family.It: I fuochi d'artificio esplodevano sopra di loro, illuminando il cielo notturno e i volti dei due fratelli, ora più vicini che mai.En: Fireworks exploded above them, lighting up the night sky and the faces of the two siblings, now closer than ever.It: In quel momento, non c'erano argomenti passati, solo la promessa di un futuro condiviso.En: In that moment, there were no past arguments, only the promise of a shared future.It: Alla fine, Luca e Francesca trovarono un nuovo equilibrio.En: In the end, Luca and Francesca found a new balance.It: Luca imparò a esprimere i suoi sentimenti e Francesca comprese l'importanza della famiglia.En: Luca learned to express his feelings, and Francesca understood the importance of family.It: Lontano dalla discordia, si spalancava un cammino di comprensione reciproca.En: Away from discord, a path of mutual understanding opened up.It: Con un semplice abbraccio, tutto cambiò e tutto si aggiustò, come il mare che ritrova la pace dopo una tempesta.En: With a simple hug, everything changed and everything was fixed, like the sea finding peace after a storm. Vocabulary Words:the cliffs: le scogliereshimmered: scintillavathe path: il sentierothe terrace: il terrazzooverlooking: affacciatato reconcile: riconciliarsithe horizon: l'orizzonteto hesitate: esitarethe breeze: il ventothe fireworks: i fuochi d'artificiothe celebration: la celebrazionethe argument: l'argomentoweight of the distance: peso della distanzato approach: avvicinarsito express: esprimerethe sea: il maresister: sorellato miss: mancareto nod: annuirethe sand: la sabbiasincere: sincereto light up: illuminarethe storm: la tempestamutual understanding: comprensione reciprocathe scent: il profumolaughter: le risateto carry: portareto distance oneself: allontanarsito find a way: trovare un modoto join: unirsi

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Family: A Day at the Aquarium Heals Old Wounds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Lydene af glade børn og familier fylder luften i Den Blå Planet.En: The sounds of happy children and families fill the air at Den Blå Planet.Da: Det er en varm sommerdag i København, og den danske nationalakvarium summer af liv.En: It is a warm summer day in København, and the Danish National Aquarium buzzes with life.Da: Store, farverige fisk svømmer rundt i deres enorme tanke, og skaber en rolig, men alligevel livlig atmosfære.En: Large, colorful fish swim around in their enormous tanks, creating a calm yet lively atmosphere.Da: Niels går langsomt gennem udstillingerne med sin søn Markus ved sin side.En: Niels walks slowly through the exhibits with his son Markus by his side.Da: Han ser på sin søn og forsøger at ignorere spændingerne, der ofte opstår, når han og Birgitte er i nærheden af hinanden.En: He looks at his son and tries to ignore the tensions that often arise when he and Birgitte are near each other.Da: Efter deres skilsmisse har Niels gjort alt for at bevare et tæt forhold til Markus.En: After their divorce, Niels has done everything to maintain a close relationship with Markus.Da: Det er derfor, de er her i dag.En: That is why they are here today.Da: For Niels er dette mere end bare en udflugt; det er en chance for at genskabe forbindelsen med sin dreng.En: For Niels, this is more than just an outing; it is a chance to reconnect with his boy.Da: Birgitte står lidt væk, med et vagtsomt blik.En: Birgitte stands a little away, with a watchful gaze.Da: Selv om hun vil det bedste for Markus, kan hun stadig ikke helt give slip på de nag, der har hobet sig op over årene.En: Even though she wants the best for Markus, she still can't quite let go of the grudges that have piled up over the years.Da: Niels ved, at hun ser og lytter, og det får ham til at føle sig presset.En: Niels knows that she watches and listens, and it makes him feel pressured.Da: "Måske skulle vi se hajerne," siger Niels til Markus og forsøger at lyde munter.En: "Maybe we should see the sharks," Niels says to Markus, trying to sound cheerful.Da: Markus nikker spændt, og de begiver sig mod hajtanken.En: Markus nods excitedly, and they head towards the shark tank.Da: Der er dæmpet lys omkring hajtanken, og de store skabninger glider majestætisk gennem vandet.En: The area around the shark tank is dimly lit, and the large creatures glide majestically through the water.Da: Markus står med næsen trykket mod glasset, og Niels ser sin chance.En: Markus stands with his nose pressed against the glass, and Niels sees his chance.Da: Dette er øjeblikket.En: This is the moment.Da: "Markus," siger Niels blidt.En: "Markus," says Niels gently.Da: "Jeg vil altid være her for dig."En: "I will always be here for you."Da: Det er en simpel sætning, men den bærer mere vægt, end ord kan beskrive.En: It's a simple sentence, but it carries more weight than words can describe.Da: Markus kigger op på sin far med store øjne og smiler.En: Markus looks up at his father with wide eyes and smiles.Da: Niels føler en bølge af lettelse.En: Niels feels a wave of relief.Da: Da de går tilbage mod udgangen, finder Birgitte dem og lægger en hånd på Niels' arm.En: As they walk back towards the exit, Birgitte finds them and places a hand on Niels' arm.Da: De træder lidt til side, væk fra Markus' opmærksomhed.En: They step a little aside, away from Markus' attention.Da: "Vi skal gøre det bedre," siger Birgitte, næsten hviskende.En: "We need to do better," says Birgitte, almost whispering.Da: "For Markus' skyld."En: "For Markus' sake."Da: Niels nikker og møder hendes blik.En: Niels nods and meets her gaze.Da: "Ja, det skal vi."En: "Yes, we do."Da: Det er en kort samtale, men en vigtig én.En: It's a short conversation, but an important one.Da: De når en forståelse.En: They reach an understanding.Da: Kommunikation bliver deres våben mod fortidens skygger, og for første gang i lang tid føler Niels sig håbefuld.En: Communication becomes their weapon against the shadows of the past, and for the first time in a long time, Niels feels hopeful.Da: Da dagen er forbi, går Niels og Markus hånd i hånd ud af akvariet.En: As the day comes to an end, Niels and Markus walk hand in hand out of the aquarium.Da: Bag dem følger Birgitte, og selv om vejen foran stadig kan byde på udfordringer, har de taget det første skridt mod at bevæge sig fremad som et hold.En: Behind them follows Birgitte, and even though the road ahead may still present challenges, they have taken the first step toward moving forward as a team.Da: De færdes stille gennem den travle plads udenfor, mens solens stråler glider ned mod horisonten.En: They move quietly through the busy square outside, as the sun's rays slide down towards the horizon.Da: Far, mor og søn.En: Father, mother, and son.Da: Sammen og hver for sig.En: Together and apart. Vocabulary Words:sounds: lydeneaquarium: akvariumtensions: spændingerneignore: ignoreremajestic: majestætiskglide: gliderdimly: dæmpetexhibits: udstillingernecalm: roligpressured: pressetchance: chancereconnect: genskabe forbindelsengrudges: nagpiled up: hobet sig opexcitedly: spændtwhispering: hviskendeunderstanding: forståelsecommunication: kommunikationchallenges: udfordringerrelief: lettelsehopeful: håbefuldemerge: færdiggewithin: inden foratmosphere: atmosfærewatchful: vagtsomtmaintain: bevarerelationship: forholdcreatures: skabningerplaced: lagdeslide: glider

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Sibling Rivalry at the Poker Table: A Game of Hearts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר קיץ חם, מרים, הלכה בשקט לפוקר רום המפואר בקזינו הידוע בלב העיר.En: On a hot summer morning, Miriam quietly walked into the luxurious poker room at the renowned casino in the heart of the city.He: נברשות העדינות האפילו אור רך על השולחנות, והרעשים של קוביות הנופלות וצחוקים מרוחקים יצרו אווירה מיוחדת ומעוררת מתח.En: The delicate chandeliers cast a soft light on the tables, and the sounds of falling dice and distant laughter created a unique and tense atmosphere.He: מרים הייתה הבכורה מבין שלושת האחים, וראשה התמלא מחשבות על הפגישה הצפויה עם אחיה, דוד ורחל.En: Miriam was the eldest among the three siblings, and her mind was filled with thoughts about the upcoming meeting with her siblings, David and Rachel.He: אחרי מותו של הוריהם, הקשר ביניהם הידרדר והתרופף.En: After the death of their parents, the relationship between them had deteriorated and loosened.He: הפוקר הפך למפלט ועד כה סל.En: Poker had become an escape and until now, an untouched basket.He: במבט הפרטי שלה, מרים הייתה מאמינה בזה שזכייה בטורניר תעלה את ערכה בעיני דוד ורחל.En: In her private view, Miriam believed that winning the tournament would raise her value in the eyes of David and Rachel.He: מרים נעמדה ליד השולחן, ברכה את אחיה.En: Miriam stood by the table and greeted her siblings.He: "שלום," היא אמרה בקצרה, וקיבלה חיוכים עצבניים בחזרה מדוד ורחל.En: "Hello," she said briefly, receiving nervous smiles in return from David and Rachel.He: הם התיישבו מסביב לשולחן, כל אחד מקווה למשהו אחר מהמשחק.En: They sat around the table, each hoping for something different from the game.He: דוד רצה לשדרג את העסק שלו, רחל חשבה להשקיע בלימודים.En: David wanted to upgrade his business, while Rachel thought about investing in studies.He: עם התחלת המשחק, התברר כי המתיחות רבה מהצפוי.En: As the game began, it became apparent that the tension was higher than expected.He: מרים הבחינה בנשימה המהירה של דוד בכל פעם שקיבל קלף טוב, וזה הזכיר לה את הילדות שלהם, כשנהגו לשחק קלפים במרתף של ההורים.En: Miriam noticed David's quick breathing every time he got a good card, which reminded her of their childhood when they used to play cards in their parents' basement.He: רגע החלטה קרוב הופיע בקול רעם.En: A moment of decision approached like a thunderous sound.He: מרים יכלה לנצל את ילדותם ולזכות בכסף בעזרת הנשימות של דוד, אך משהו בלבה עצר אותה.En: Miriam could exploit their childhood and win money by using David's breathing pattern, but something in her heart stopped her.He: היא הבינה שהיא חייבת לבחור בין יושר למשפחה.En: She realized she had to choose between honesty and family.He: היא החליטה להישאר נאמנה לעצמה ולא להשתמש בטכניקה שידעה.En: She decided to remain true to herself and not use the technique she knew.He: בסיומו של יד אחת דרמטית, רחל לקחה את הקופה.En: At the end of one dramatic hand, Rachel took the pot.He: אך הפתעת נפלא הופיעה: רחל הציעה לפצל את הסכום.En: But a wonderful surprise appeared: Rachel offered to split the amount.He: "נשתמש בזה כדי לעשות יום משפחתי," הציעה בחיוך.En: "Let's use it to have a family day," she suggested with a smile.He: המבט בעיני מרים התרכך, ולרגע כולם שכחו מהמילה "כסף".En: The look in Miriam's eyes softened, and for a moment, everyone forgot the word "money."He: הם התחילו לשוחח, לפתוח את הלב.En: They began to talk, opening their hearts.He: מרים הבינה דבר חשוב: כנות ופגיעות, ולא שום ניצחון, יוכלו לאחות את הקשרים שהתפרקו.En: Miriam understood an important thing: honesty and vulnerability, not any victory, could mend the broken connections.He: באותו ערב, תחת תאורת הנברשות, שלושה אחים התחילו מחדש.En: That evening, under the chandelier lights, three siblings started anew.He: הפוקר שכח את חשיבתו, ואת מקומו תפס הבנה חדשה, ותקווה לעתיד משותף וטוב יותר.En: Poker lost its significance, and in its place, a new understanding and hope for a better and shared future took hold.He: מרים למדה כי הכנות היא המפתח לכל קשר אמיתי.En: Miriam learned that honesty is the key to any real relationship. Vocabulary Words:luxurious: מפוארrenowned: הידועchandeliers: נברשותdelicate: עדינותdeteriorated: הידרדרloosened: התרופףexploit: לנצלthunderous: בקול רעםvulnerability: פגיעותbasement: מרתףtournament: טורנירeldest: הבכורהunique: מיוחדתtension: מתחdecision: החלטהhonesty: יושרdramatic: דרמטיתpot: קופהsurprise: הפתעהsoftened: התרכךhearts: הלבsignificance: חשיבותוunderstanding: הבנהescape: מפלטsiblings: האחיםvictory: ניצחוןbroken: התפרקוshared: משותףapproached: התקרבrelationship: קשרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Russell Griffin.  A five-time Emmy nominee, he won (2024) both the Primetime Emmy and the ACE Eddie for editing episodes of the multi-camera comedy series How I Met Your Father. The following year he won his second ACE Eddie award for an episode of the comedy series Frasier. Russell's impressive credits also include. Mad About You, The Upshaws and Family Reunion. He has been nominated for an Emmy once again for his work on Frasier.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

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'Tis the season for family reunions! Before jumping into your reunion tales (spoiler: one includes polygamy cosplay), I share a few unfortunate events from my own back-to-back reunions in July. Plus, we unpack a surprising listener revelation: are family reunions kinda Mormon-coded? Pack your lawn chairs and emotional baggage—let's get into it.  Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account ⁠here.⁠ For more Girlscamp content follow along on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠. For ad inquiries please email girlscamppodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Fields and Family Ties: A Journey to Reconnect Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sous le ciel azur de Provence, le soleil brillait.En: Under the azure sky of Provence, the sun was shining.Fr: Éliane observait par la fenêtre, les champs de lavande ondulant sous la brise.En: Éliane watched through the window as the lavender fields undulated under the breeze.Fr: La communauté fermée de Saint-Rémy était calme.En: The gated community of Saint-Rémy was calm.Fr: Seules les cigales chantaient leur chanson d'été.En: Only the cicadas sang their summer song.Fr: Cela faisait trois mois que son mari était parti, et elle ressentait le vide.En: It had been three months since her husband had left, and she felt the emptiness.Fr: Éliane préparait le séjour estival pour Bastien et Camille.En: Éliane was preparing the summer stay for Bastien and Camille.Fr: Elle espérait raviver la tradition des vacances en famille, malgré l'absence de son mari.En: She hoped to rekindle the tradition of family vacations, despite the absence of her husband.Fr: Bastien travaillait dur dans une entreprise stressante, et Camille, son esprit de création en ébullition, cherchait encore sa voie.En: Bastien worked hard in a stressful company, and Camille, her mind bubbling with creativity, was still seeking her path.Fr: La maison semblait silencieuse, mais pleine de souvenirs.En: The house seemed silent, but full of memories.Fr: Quand Bastien arriva, il parut épuisé, mais il sourit en embrassant sa mère.En: When Bastien arrived, he looked exhausted, but he smiled while kissing his mother.Fr: Camille, elle, entra en tourbillon, apportant l'énergie du monde dehors.En: Camille, on the other hand, entered in a whirlwind, bringing the energy of the outside world.Fr: « Maman, j'ai tant de choses à te raconter ! » dit-elle.En: “Mom, I have so much to tell you!” she said.Fr: Éliane sourit et sentit le picotement familier de la joie.En: Éliane smiled and felt the familiar tingle of joy.Fr: Cependant, malgré l'amour qui les unissait, les tensions apparaissaient.En: However, despite the love that united them, tensions surfaced.Fr: Bastien recevait des appels incessants de son travail.En: Bastien was receiving incessant calls from work.Fr: Il était là sans vraiment être présent.En: He was there without really being present.Fr: Camille se sentait souvent jugée, incomprise.En: Camille often felt judged, misunderstood.Fr: Éliane observait, désireuse de ramener l'harmonie.En: Éliane watched, eager to restore harmony.Fr: Un matin, Éliane eut une idée.En: One morning, Éliane had an idea.Fr: Elle proposa un pique-nique dans les champs de lavande.En: She suggested a picnic in the lavender fields.Fr: « Comme avant, » dit-elle.En: “Like before,” she said.Fr: Bastien et Camille acceptèrent, attirés par la promesse d'une journée sans tracas.En: Bastien and Camille agreed, lured by the promise of a carefree day.Fr: Le jour venu, le soleil baignait les champs.En: When the day came, the sun bathed the fields.Fr: Les paniers étaient remplis de fromages, de baguettes et de fruits frais.En: The baskets were filled with cheeses, baguettes, and fresh fruits.Fr: Au début, tout semblait parfait.En: At first, everything seemed perfect.Fr: Les rires résonnaient à travers les fleurs violettes.En: Laughter echoed through the purple flowers.Fr: Mais alors que le jour avançait, Bastien reçut un énième appel.En: But as the day progressed, Bastien received yet another call.Fr: Camille, irritée, laissa échapper : « Es-tu vraiment là, Bastien ? Ou es-tu encore au bureau ? »En: Camille, irritated, let out: “Are you really here, Bastien? Or are you still at the office?”Fr: Le ton monta, et une dispute éclata.En: The tone rose, and an argument broke out.Fr: Éliane, le cœur serré, réalisa que le moment était venu de parler.En: Éliane, with a heavy heart, realized the time had come to talk.Fr: « Bastien, Camille... Nous devons parler. »En: “Bastien, Camille... We need to talk.”Fr: C'était difficile, mais elle ouvrit la voie.En: It was difficult, but she led the way.Fr: Elle parla de sa peine, de son désir de garder la famille unie.En: She spoke of her pain, her desire to keep the family united.Fr: Bastien avoua que son travail le submergeait, et Camille expliqua sa lutte pour être comprise.En: Bastien admitted that work was overwhelming him, and Camille explained her struggle to be understood.Fr: Il y eut des larmes, mais aussi des rires.En: There were tears, but also laughter.Fr: Lentement, ils se mirent à comprendre.En: Slowly, they began to understand.Fr: Éliane donna à ses enfants la liberté d'être eux-mêmes.En: Éliane gave her children the freedom to be themselves.Fr: Bastien promit de décrocher.En: Bastien promised to unplug.Fr: Camille trouva du réconfort dans le soutien de sa famille.En: Camille found comfort in her family's support.Fr: Ensemble, ils regardèrent les lavandes.En: Together, they looked at the lavenders.Fr: Le soleil se couchait, teignant le ciel de nuances d'orange et de rose.En: The sun was setting, tinting the sky with shades of orange and pink.Fr: Éliane sentit un changement.En: Éliane felt a change.Fr: Sa famille était encore là, différemment, mais ensemble.En: Her family was still there, differently, but together.Fr: Une nouvelle tradition commençait.En: A new tradition was beginning.Fr: Le calme revint, non avec la perfection du passé, mais avec la paix de l'acceptation.En: Calm returned, not with the perfection of the past, but with the peace of acceptance.Fr: Leurs cœurs se serrèrent, non par souci, mais par amour.En: Their hearts tightened, not from worry, but from love.Fr: Provence était toujours le même, mais la famille avait trouvé un nouvel équilibre.En: Provence remained the same, but the family had found a new balance. Vocabulary Words:azure: azurbreeze: la brisecommunity: la communautécicadas: les cigalesemptiness: le viderekindle: ravivertradition: la traditionabsence: l'absencestressful: stressantcreativity: la créationmemories: les souvenirswhirlwind: le tourbillontingle: le picotementtensions: les tensionsincessant: incessantharmony: l'harmoniecarefree: sans tracasbaskets: les paniersargument: la disputeheart: le cœurdesire: le désirsupport: le soutienchange: le changementpeace: la paixacceptance: l'acceptationbalance: l'équilibreunplug: décrochercomfort: le réconfortoverwhelming: submergerfreedom: la liberté

Send us a textPremier League Season Preview 2025/26 | Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea & St. Louis CityWe're back for Season Five of the Mecca of Banter podcast—your go-to spot for Premier League predictions, banter, and football talk that goes beyond the pitch.In this episode, we: ⚽ Break down the upcoming Premier League season with club-by-club insights on Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea

Fluent Fiction - French: Reunion at Charles de Gaulle: A Surprise That Heals Old Wounds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Julien se tenait dans le hall animé de l'aéroport Charles de Gaulle.En: Julien stood in the bustling hall of aéroport Charles de Gaulle.Fr: Il observait les voyageurs pressés, leurs valises roulant bruyamment sur le sol brillant.En: He watched the hurried travelers, their suitcases noisily rolling across the shiny floor.Fr: Le vaste espace était baigné de lumière naturelle grâce aux grandes fenêtres de verre.En: The vast space was bathed in natural light thanks to the large glass windows.Fr: Il était nerveux.En: He was nervous.Fr: Son père, Luc, avait insisté pour qu'il vienne aujourd'hui, sans lui donner de détails.En: His father, Luc, had insisted he come today without giving him any details.Fr: "C'est une surprise," avait dit Luc avec un sourire mystérieux.En: "It's a surprise," Luc had said with a mysterious smile.Fr: Julien était curieux mais aussi inquiet.En: Julien was curious but also worried.Fr: Alors qu'il scrutait la foule, il entendit son nom.En: As he scanned the crowd, he heard his name.Fr: "Julien!"En: "Julien!"Fr: Une voix familière et émue l'appelait.En: A familiar and emotional voice was calling him.Fr: Il se retourna et vit Sophie, sa sœur cadette.En: He turned around and saw Sophie, his younger sister.Fr: Elle était plus grande que dans son souvenir, ses cheveux bruns flottant autour de son visage rayonnant de bonheur.En: She was taller than he remembered, her brown hair floating around her face that radiated happiness.Fr: Ils ne s'étaient pas vus depuis cinq ans.En: They hadn't seen each other for five years.Fr: Leur dernière rencontre avait été marquée par une dispute qu'il n'avait jamais oublié.En: Their last meeting was marked by an argument he had never forgotten.Fr: "Sophie!"En: "Sophie!"Fr: s'exclama-t-il, surpris.En: he exclaimed, surprised.Fr: Ils s'étreignirent maladroitement, chacun trop conscient du passé.En: They awkwardly hugged, each too aware of the past.Fr: "Papa a tout organisé," expliqua Sophie en souriant timidement.En: "Papa arranged everything," Sophie explained, smiling shyly.Fr: "Il arrive bientôt.En: "He's coming soon.Fr: J'ai pris un vol d'avance."En: I took an earlier flight."Fr: Leur père avait bien joué son coup.En: Their father had played his hand well.Fr: Julien et Sophie se dirigèrent vers un café de l'aéroport.En: Julien and Sophie headed to a café in the airport.Fr: L'endroit était plein de voyageurs, le bruit familier des machines à café remplissant l'air.En: The place was full of travelers, the familiar noise of coffee machines filling the air.Fr: Ils s'assirent à une table près de la fenêtre.En: They sat at a table near the window.Fr: Pendant qu'ils attendaient, Julien sentit l'urgence d'aborder le sujet qui les avait séparés.En: While they waited, Julien felt the urgency to address the topic that had separated them.Fr: "Sophie, je suis désolé pour tout ce qui s'est passé avant ton départ."En: "Sophie, I'm sorry for everything that happened before you left."Fr: Sa voix était hésitante mais sincère.En: His voice was hesitant but sincere.Fr: Sophie le regarda, ses yeux brillants de tristesse ancienne et d'espoir nouveau.En: Sophie looked at him, her eyes shining with old sadness and new hope.Fr: "Moi aussi, Julien.En: "Me too, Julien.Fr: Je ne voulais pas que ça dure si longtemps."En: I didn't want it to last this long."Fr: Ils parlèrent de leurs vies séparées, des chemins qu'ils avaient pris.En: They talked about their separate lives, the paths they had taken.Fr: Les mots leur venaient lentement d'abord, comme des pièces de puzzle retrouvées puis s'ajustant enfin.En: The words came slowly at first, like puzzle pieces being found and finally fitting together.Fr: Les douleurs du passé s'évanouissaient à mesure qu'ils se confiaient.En: The pains of the past faded as they confided in each other.Fr: Finalement, Sophie tendit la main et Julien la prit.En: Finally, Sophie reached out and Julien took her hand.Fr: "Nous avons perdu assez de temps," dit-il doucement.En: "We've lost enough time," he said softly.Fr: Puis, ils aperçurent Luc, avec son chapeau de paille bien-aimé, s'approchant avec un sourire fier.En: Then, they saw Luc, with his beloved straw hat, approaching with a proud smile.Fr: Le cœur de Julien se remplit de gratitude.En: Julien's heart filled with gratitude.Fr: Il réalisa que la famille était précieuse, et que la rancune ne méritait pas le temps perdu.En: He realized that family was precious and grudges weren't worth the time lost.Fr: Luc arriva, et les trois s'étreignirent, formant un cercle de chaleur et d'amour retrouvé.En: Luc arrived, and the three embraced, forming a circle of warmth and reunited love.Fr: Les passants autour d'eux continuaient leur chemin, indifférents à cette scène chargée d'émotion.En: The passersby around them continued on their way, indifferent to this emotion-laden scene.Fr: Le soleil semblait briller un peu plus fort à travers les fenêtres.En: The sun seemed to shine a little brighter through the windows.Fr: Julien embrassa sa sœur puis son père.En: Julien hugged his sister and then his father.Fr: Il se promit de ne jamais laisser une telle distance se creuser entre eux à nouveau.En: He promised himself never to let such a distance come between them again.Fr: Dans le tumulte impersonnel de l'aéroport, une paix personnelle et précieuse s'était installée entre eux.En: In the impersonal bustle of the airport, a personal and precious peace had settled between them.Fr: La famille était réunie, prête à avancer ensemble, le cœur léger.En: The family was reunited, ready to move forward together, with light hearts. Vocabulary Words:the hall: le hallbustling: animéthe traveler: le voyageurnervous: nerveuxsurprise: la surprisemysterious: mystérieuxto scan: scruterthe crowd: la fouleto call: appelerfamiliar: familierthe argument: la disputeto embrace: étreindreawkwardly: maladroitementshyly: timidementto arrange: organiserto address: aborderhesitant: hésitantto confide: se confierthe pain: la douleurto fade: s'évanouirthe circle: le cerclethe passerby: le passantindifferent: indifférentprecious: précieuxthe peace: la paixthe path: le cheminto float: flotterto shine: brillerthe airport: l'aéroportthe window: la fenêtre

Paul was telling the Thessalonian church that we need to be spiritually awake, for we are children of the day. We are not of the darkness or night. We are clothed with the breastplate of faith and love and our helmet is the hope of salvation. While we face the trials of life, we know that they are temporary, and our eternal reward is much greater than we can fathom. We are to encourage one another with the hope that is before us and STAY AWAKE!

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Family: Lars' Courage at the Munchmuseet Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte klart over Oslo denne sommerdagen, og folk strømmet til Munchmuseet.En: The sun shone brightly over Oslo on this summer day, and people flocked to the Munchmuseet.No: De store vinduene slapp inn sollyset som danset over de ikoniske kunstverkene.En: The large windows let in sunlight that danced over the iconic artworks.No: Rommet var stort, og fylt med lyder av hvisking og sporadiske latterkuler fra turister som beundret maleriene.En: The room was spacious and filled with the sounds of whispers and sporadic laughter from tourists admiring the paintings.No: Lars sto alene i hjørnet av et av de mest kjente rommene.En: Lars stood alone in the corner of one of the most famous rooms.No: Besøkende samlet seg rundt «Skrik», men Lars' tanker var andre steder.En: Visitors gathered around "Skrik", but Lars' thoughts were elsewhere.No: Dette var første gangen han deltok på en familiegjenforening.En: This was his first time attending a family reunion.No: Han hadde alltid unngått dem, følt seg som en outsider.En: He had always avoided them, feeling like an outsider.No: Nå var han her, håpende på å finne sin plass blant dem.En: Now he was here, hoping to find his place among them.No: Anita og Odin, hans slektninger, var i nærheten.En: Anita and Odin, his relatives, were nearby.No: Anita var alltid en person Lars hadde sett opp til.En: Anita was someone Lars had always looked up to.No: Hun var selvsikker, med en evne til å få andre til å føle seg velkomne.En: She was confident, with an ability to make others feel welcome.No: Han husket hvordan hun pleide å smile til ham i familien sammenkomster da han var liten, som en solstråle som lyste opp en regnfull dag.En: He remembered how she used to smile at him during family gatherings when he was little, like a sunbeam lighting up a rainy day.No: Lars kjente en trang til å nærme seg dem, men tvilen holdt ham tilbake.En: Lars felt a desire to approach them, but doubt held him back.No: Tankene kranglet i hodet hans.En: Thoughts argued in his head.No: Hva om de ikke brydde seg om å bli kjent med ham?En: What if they didn't care to get to know him?No: Frykten for avvisning var sterk.En: The fear of rejection was strong.No: Han stirret på «Skrik».En: He stared at "Skrik".No: Ansiktet på maleriet så ut til å ha fanget hans indre følelser perfekt.En: The face in the painting seemed to have perfectly captured his inner feelings.No: Kanskje dette var øyeblikket.En: Maybe this was the moment.No: Kanskje det var tid til å åpne opp.En: Maybe it was time to open up.No: Han samlet motet sitt, tok et dypt åndedrag og gikk mot Anita og Odin.En: He gathered his courage, took a deep breath, and walked toward Anita and Odin.No: Med skjelvende stemme begynte Lars å fortelle en historie fra familiens fortid, en hemmelighet som hadde levd i understrømmen av deres relasjoner.En: With a trembling voice, Lars began to tell a story from the family's past, a secret that had lived in the undercurrents of their relationships.No: Historien var om oldefaren deres, en mann med drømmer om å bli kunstner, akkurat som Munch.En: The story was about their great-grandfather, a man with dreams of becoming an artist, just like Munch.No: Han hadde kjempet med sine egne demoner, men hans mot og kreative ånd hadde forent familien i vanskelige tider.En: He had battled his own demons, but his courage and creative spirit had united the family in tough times.No: Anita lyttet oppmerksomt.En: Anita listened attentively.No: Øynene hennes glitret med en ny forståelse, og Odin nikket bekreftende.En: Her eyes sparkled with a new understanding, and Odin nodded in agreement.No: De delte også sine egne historier, små brikker av familien som syntes å finne sine plasser i et større puslespill.En: They also shared their own stories, small pieces of the family that seemed to find their places in a larger puzzle.No: Da Lars var ferdig, kjente han en ro som han aldri hadde følt før.En: When Lars was finished, he felt a calmness he had never felt before.No: Det var som om «Skrik» hadde gitt ham tillatelse til å rope ut sine bekymringer, og han hadde blitt hørt.En: It was as if "Skrik" had given him permission to shout out his worries, and he had been heard.No: Familiebåndene hadde begynt å bli sterkere, bruer ble bygget over avstander ingen tidligere hadde krysset.En: Family bonds had begun to strengthen, bridges were being built over distances no one had crossed before.No: Lars sto der sammen med Anita og Odin, omgitt av mesterverkene, men han følte seg som om han nettopp hadde skapt et eget kunstverk — båndet som nå knyttet dem nærmere.En: Lars stood there with Anita and Odin, surrounded by masterpieces, but he felt as if he had just created his own artwork — the bond that now brought them closer.No: Denne gangen hadde frykten ikke vunnet.En: This time, fear had not won.No: Solen fortsatte å skinne, og Lars visste at han hadde funnet sin plass i familien.En: The sun continued to shine, and Lars knew he had found his place in the family. Vocabulary Words:flocked: strømmeticonic: ikoniskespacious: stortsporadic: sporadiskeadmiring: beundretreunion: gjenforeningoutsider: outsidersunbeam: solstråledesire: trangdoubt: tvilenargued: krangletcapture: fangetunderstanding: forståelsecreative: kreativespirit: åndattentively: oppmerksomtsparkled: glitretnodded: nikketpuzzle: puslespillcalmness: ropermission: tillatelseworries: bekymringershout: ropestrengthen: bli sterkeremasterpieces: mesterverkenetrembling: skjelvendebonds: båndrejection: avvisningdemons: demonerbridges: bruer

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Reconnecting Through Art: A Family Reunion at the Museu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'estiu entrava per les grans finestres del Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, il·luminant les obres d'art que decoraven les parets amb una llum càlida.En: The summer sun poured through the large windows of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, illuminating the artworks that adorned the walls with a warm light.Ca: Oriol va inspirar profundament.En: Oriol took a deep breath.Ca: Després de dos anys a l'estranger, era el moment de reconectar amb la seva família.En: After two years abroad, it was time to reconnect with his family.Ca: "Serà fàcil," es va dir a si mateix mentre observava les aclamades pintures.En: "It will be easy," he told himself as he observed the acclaimed paintings.Ca: Tenia un pla: convidar la seva germana Laia al museu.En: He had a plan: to invite his sister Laia to the museum.Ca: Allà, potser podrien reparar la complicitat perduda.En: There, perhaps they could repair their lost bond.Ca: Sabia que a Laia sempre li havien fascinat les obres de Ramon Casas.En: He knew Laia had always been fascinated by the works of Ramon Casas.Ca: La sala estava plena d'una serenitat característica, només trencada pel murmuri dels visitants.En: The gallery was filled with a characteristic serenity, only broken by the murmuring of visitors.Ca: Marta, la seva mare, estava asseguda a un banc prop de l'entrada esperant-los.En: Marta, his mother, was sitting on a bench near the entrance waiting for them.Ca: Estava il·lusionada però, alhora, nerviosa per la trobada dels seus fills.En: She was excited but also nervous about her children's meeting.Ca: Finalment, Oriol va veure Laia arribant.En: Finally, Oriol saw Laia arriving.Ca: Els seus ulls, una vegada plens d'alegria, reflectien dubte i ressentiment.En: Her eyes, once full of joy, reflected doubt and resentment.Ca: Oriol la va saludar amb un somriure acalorat, però Laia va mantenir la distància.En: Oriol greeted her with a warm smile, but Laia kept her distance.Ca: "Gràcies per venir," va dir orientant-se cap a la secció preferida d'ella.En: "Thanks for coming," he said, leading her towards her favorite section.Ca: Passejaren en silenci fins que pararen davant la seva pintura preferida: "Ramon Casas i Pere Romeu en un tàndem.En: They walked in silence until they stopped in front of her favorite painting: "Ramon Casas i Pere Romeu en un tàndem."Ca: " Oriol gairebé podia sentir les rialles que es feien de petits mentre intentaven interpretar les històries darrere la imatge.En: Oriol could almost hear the laughter they shared as children while trying to interpret the stories behind the image.Ca: "Per què te'n vas anar sense dir res?En: "Why did you leave without saying anything?"Ca: " va preguntar Laia de sobte, amb la veu tallant l'aire.En: Laia asked suddenly, her voice cutting through the air.Ca: Oriol es va girar cap a ella.En: Oriol turned to her.Ca: "Necessitava aquell canvi, però no vaig pensar en el que deixava enrere.En: "I needed that change, but I didn't think about what I was leaving behind.Ca: Ho sento, Laia.En: I'm sorry, Laia."Ca: "El silenci es va apoderar d'ells.En: Silence took over them.Ca: Després de molts segons, que semblaven eterns, Laia va murmurar: "Em vas fer molta falta.En: After many seconds, which seemed eternal, Laia murmured, "I missed you a lot."Ca: "Aquelles paraules, tan senzilles però tan profundes, van trencar una barrera invisible.En: Those words, so simple yet profound, broke an invisible barrier.Ca: "Sempre he pensat en tu," va confessar Oriol, agafant les seves mans.En: "I've always thought of you," Oriol confessed, taking her hands.Ca: "Tornem a ser la família que érem.En: "Let's be the family we once were again."Ca: "Les primeres llàgrimes de Laia van escapar dels seus ulls, i va somriure.En: The first tears escaped Laia's eyes, and she smiled.Ca: "M'agradaria molt.En: "I would like that very much."Ca: "Marta, que havia escoltat a la distància, es va apropar emocionada.En: Marta, who had been listening from a distance, approached them, emotional.Ca: Els tres es van abraçar sota la mirada atenta de la pintura que havia estat el fonament del seu amor per l'art.En: The three of them embraced under the watchful gaze of the painting that had been the foundation of their love for art.Ca: A mesura que la tarda avançava, Oriol va comprendre que, tot i que l'art era important per a ell, la família ho era encara més.En: As the afternoon progressed, Oriol realized that although art was important to him, family mattered even more.Ca: Les connexions, al final, no es poden donar per fetes.En: Connections, in the end, cannot be taken for granted.Ca: Cal cuidar-les, com una obra mestra a la paret d'un museu, perquè brillin en la seva plenitud.En: They must be cared for, like a masterpiece on a museum wall, so they can shine in their fullness.Ca: En aquell moment, amb Barcelona als seus peus i el museu com a testimoni, els tres van gaudir d'un sentiment de pau i reconciliació que feia temps esperaven.En: In that moment, with Barcelona at their feet and the museum as their witness, the three enjoyed a sense of peace and reconciliation they had long awaited. Vocabulary Words:the summer: l'estiuthe sun: el sollarge windows: les grans finestresilluminating: il·luminantadorned: decoravendeep breath: inspirar profundamentacclaimed paintings: aclamades pinturesthe bond: la complicitatthe gallery: la salacharacteristic serenity: una serenitat característicathe bench: un bancreflected: reflectiendoubt: dubteresentment: ressentimentcutting: tallanteternal: eternsinvisible barrier: barrera invisiblethe foundation: el fonamentembraced: es van abraçarwatchful gaze: la mirada atentathe masterpiece: l'obra mestramuseum wall: la paret del museufullness: plenitudpeace and reconciliation: pau i reconciliacióto connect: reconnectarto care for: cal cuidar-lesto shine: brillinabroad: a l'estrangerexcited: il·lusionadato apologize: ho sento

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Siblings Reunited: Art, Debate, and Discovery in Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en solig sommardag i Stockholm.En: It was a sunny summer day in Stockholm.Sv: Solen sken genom de höga fönstren i Nationalmuseet.En: The sun shone through the high windows of the Nationalmuseet.Sv: Museet var fullt av turister och konstälskare som beundrade de klassiska och moderna verken.En: The museum was full of tourists and art lovers admiring the classical and modern works.Sv: Bland dem stod tre syskon: Lina, Johan och Sofia, framför en tavla de älskade som barn.En: Among them stood three siblings: Lina, Johan, and Sofia, in front of a painting they loved as children.Sv: Lina hade nyligen återvänt till Sverige efter att ha bott utomlands i flera år.En: Lina had recently returned to Sweden after living abroad for several years.Sv: Hon hade alltid älskat konst och fann sig ofta förlorad i sin egen värld av färger och former.En: She had always loved art and often found herself lost in her own world of colors and shapes.Sv: Hon såg fram emot att återknyta kontakten med sina syskon.En: She looked forward to reconnecting with her siblings.Sv: Johan, mellanbrodern, var annorlunda.En: Johan, the middle brother, was different.Sv: Han bodde i Stockholm och arbetade som ingenjör.En: He lived in Stockholm and worked as an engineer.Sv: Praktisk och alltid fokuserad på sin karriär.En: Practical and always focused on his career.Sv: Johan såg på Lina med lite skepsis.En: Johan looked at Lina with some skepticism.Sv: Vad hade egentligen fått henne att återvända?En: What had really brought her back?Sv: Den yngsta, Sofia, var en livlig universitetsstudent, ständigt på jakt efter att förstå sig själv och sina intressen.En: The youngest, Sofia, was a lively university student, constantly searching to understand herself and her interests.Sv: Hon kände sig ibland förbisedd av sina äldre syskon.En: She sometimes felt overlooked by her older siblings.Sv: Framför deras barndomstavla började Lina tala.En: In front of their childhood painting, Lina began to speak.Sv: Hon ville dela en del av sin konstvärld med dem.En: She wanted to share a part of her art world with them.Sv: "Jag har en utställning på gång," sa Lina och log.En: "I have an exhibition coming up," said Lina and smiled.Sv: "Jag skulle vilja ha era åsikter."En: "I would like your opinions."Sv: Johan ryckte på axlarna.En: Johan shrugged.Sv: "Vad kan vi göra för att hjälpa?En: "What can we do to help?Sv: Du har ju redan allt planerat, eller hur?"En: You've already got everything planned, right?"Sv: "Nej," svarade Lina.En: "No," replied Lina.Sv: "Jag behöver verkligen era synpunkter.En: "I really need your input.Sv: Ert stöd."En: Your support."Sv: Sofia kände att det var hennes tur att kliva fram.En: Sofia felt it was her turn to step forward.Sv: "Jag kan hjälpa dig att nå ut till yngre publik," erbjöd hon entusiastiskt.En: "I can help you reach a younger audience," she offered enthusiastically.Sv: Det var då debatten började.En: That was when the debate started.Sv: De diskuterade ivrigt framför tavlan, och gamla känslor bubblade upp till ytan.En: They discussed eagerly in front of the painting, and old feelings surfaced.Sv: Johan uttryckte sin osäkerhet över Linas plötsliga återkomst.En: Johan expressed his uncertainty about Lina's sudden return.Sv: Sofia berättade om sin känsla av att bli bortglömd.En: Sofia shared her feeling of being forgotten.Sv: Men i takt med att orden flödade, insåg de att de verkligen behövde varandra.En: But as the words flowed, they realized they truly needed each other.Sv: Lina såg sina syskon med nya ögon och förstod vikten av deras stöd.En: Lina looked at her siblings with new eyes and understood the importance of their support.Sv: Johan började uppskatta Linas kreativa synsätt, och Sofia kände att hennes röst äntligen hördes.En: Johan began to appreciate Lina's creative perspective, and Sofia felt that her voice was finally heard.Sv: De kramade om varandra, lovade att hålla kontakten och planerade att mötas oftare framöver.En: They hugged each other, promised to stay in touch, and planned to meet more often in the future.Sv: Under den magnifika konsten i Nationalmuseet, föddes en ny förståelse och ett starkare syskonskap.En: Under the magnificent art in the Nationalmuseet, a new understanding and a stronger sibling bond were born.Sv: Så, med ett nytt kapitel framför sig, lämnade de museet, redo att tillsammans möta vad livet än skulle bjuda på.En: So, with a new chapter ahead, they left the museum, ready to face whatever life had to offer together. Vocabulary Words:sunny: soligwindows: fönstrentourists: turisteradmiring: beundradesiblings: syskonpainting: tavlaabroad: utomlandsreconnecting: återknytaskepticism: skepsisengineer: ingenjörpractical: praktisklively: livliguniversity: universitetstudent: studentoverlooked: förbiseddexhibition: utställningopinions: åsiktershrugged: ryckte på axlarnainput: synpunktersupport: stöddebate: debattendiscussed: diskuteradefeelings: känsloruncertainty: osäkerhetcreative: kreativaappreciate: uppskattahugged: kramademagnificent: magnifikaunderstanding: förståelsechapter: kapitel

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Heights of Reconciliation: A Family Reunion at Tokyo Skytree Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-08-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京スカイツリーの展望デッキから見る景色は、夏の夕暮れに黄金色に輝いていました。En: The view from the observation deck of the Tokyo Skytree glowed golden in the summer dusk.Ja: 観光客や地元の人々が集まり、穏やかな風が頬を撫でていました。En: Tourists and locals gathered, and a gentle breeze caressed their cheeks.Ja: この賑やかな場所で、はるかは深い考えに沈み込んでいました。En: In this lively place, Haruka was lost in deep thought.Ja: 彼女の隣には、友人のゆうとと一緒に、長らく疎遠だった兄のあきらが立っていました。En: Beside her stood her brother Akira, with whom she had been out of touch for a long time, along with her friend Yuuto.Ja: お盆のために帰国したあきらと、久しぶりに話す機会を持ちたかったのです。En: Obon had brought Akira back to Japan, and Haruka wanted the chance to talk with him after such a long time.Ja: しかし、はるかには解決すべき古い感情と伝えたいことがたくさんありました。En: However, Haruka had many old feelings to resolve and things she wanted to express.Ja: 「ゆうと、スカイツリーから見る景色はすごいね」とはるかは言いました。En: "Yuuto, the view from the Skytree is amazing," Haruka said.Ja: ゆうとは微笑んで返事をしました。「うん、本当に。新しい考えが浮かんでくるね。」En: Yuuto smiled and replied, "Yeah, it really is. It makes new thoughts emerge."Ja: その時、はるかは勇気を出してあきらに話しかけました。En: At that moment, gathering her courage, Haruka spoke to Akira.Ja: 「あきら、お盆の間に色々話せたらいいな。」En: "I hope we can talk about various things during Obon, Akira."Ja: だが、その瞬間、ゆうとが突然倒れました。En: But just then, Yuuto suddenly collapsed.Ja: 「大丈夫？ゆうと！」はるかは驚きました。En: "Are you okay, Yuuto?" Haruka exclaimed in surprise.Ja: あきらもすぐに駆け寄りました。En: Akira quickly rushed over.Ja: 「暑さにやられたみたいだ。急いで涼しい場所に移動しよう」とあきらが言いました。En: "I think the heat got to him. Let's move to a cooler place quickly," Akira said.Ja: はるかは心配でいっぱいでしたが、兄と協力してゆうとを助けることに集中しました。En: Although Haruka was filled with worry, she focused on helping Yuuto together with her brother.Ja: 周りの人々も手伝ってくれて、無事にゆうとは休める場所に運ばれました。En: The people around them helped as well, and Yuuto was safely moved to a place where he could rest.Ja: それからしばらくして、ゆうとは意識を取り戻しました。En: After a while, Yuuto regained consciousness.Ja: 「心配かけてごめん」と謝るゆうとに、はるかとあきらは微笑みました。En: "Sorry for worrying you," he apologized, and Haruka and Akira smiled at him.Ja: この緊急事態が、はるかとあきらを再び結びつけました。En: This emergency situation brought Haruka and Akira back together.Ja: 彼らはゆうとを助けるために協力し、過去のわだかまりを乗り越えることができました。En: They cooperated to help Yuuto and were able to overcome their past misunderstandings.Ja: はるかは気づきました。時には過去の問題ではなく、今この瞬間を大事にすることが大切だということを。En: Haruka realized that sometimes it's not the past problems that matter, but cherishing this moment now is what's important.Ja: 家族の絆が、どんな状況でも支え合える強さがあると感じました。En: She felt the strength of family bonds, which can support each other no matter the situation.Ja: お盆の最後の日、東京スカイツリーのてっぺんにいたはるかは、心が軽くなったように感じました。En: On the last day of Obon, standing at the top of the Tokyo Skytree, Haruka felt as if her heart had become lighter.Ja: 過去よりも、今を生きることの大切さを理解し、兄との関係にも新しい道が開けたのです。En: She understood the importance of living in the now rather than dwelling on the past, and a new path opened in her relationship with her brother. Vocabulary Words:observation: 展望deck: デッキglowed: 輝いてgathered: 集まりbreeze: 風caressed: 撫でてlively: 賑やかなresolve: 解決emerge: 浮かんでcourage: 勇気suddenly: 突然collapsed: 倒れましたexclaimed: 驚きましたrushed: 駆け寄りましたconsciousness: 意識apologized: 謝るemergency: 緊急事態bonds: 絆cherishing: 大事にするdwelling: 沈み込んでregained: 取り戻しましたovercome: 乗り越えるstrength: 強さsupport: 支え合えるpath: 道locals: 地元の人々thought: 考えexpress: 伝えたいheat: 暑さmove: 移動

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Sipping Coffee and Mending Bonds in Jerusalem's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בתי הקפה בירושלים מלא חיים.En: The cafes in Jerusalem are full of life.He: הריח של קפה טרי ממלא את האוויר.En: The smell of fresh coffee fills the air.He: דרך החלונות הפתוחים נשמעים קולות השוק של מחנה יהודה.En: Through the open windows, the sounds of the shuk of Machane Yehuda can be heard.He: אמירה יושבת ליד השולחן עם יוסף, חברה הטוב.En: Amira is sitting at the table with Yosef, her good friend.He: הם מחזיקים כוסות קפה, ומדברים על החיים.En: They are holding cups of coffee and talking about life.He: "בבקשה, תספרי לי על הכתבה החדשה שלך," אמר יוסף בחיוך.En: "Please, tell me about your new article," said Yosef with a smile.He: אמירה חייכה בחזרה.En: Amira smiled back.He: היא אהבה לדבר על העבודה שלה.En: She loved to talk about her work.He: פתאום, הדלת נפתחה ונכנס ניתאי.En: Suddenly, the door opened and Nitai entered.He: אמירה קפאה במקום.En: Amira froze in place.He: זה היה אחיה, ניתאי, שלא ראתה כבר שנים.En: It was her brother, Nitai, whom she had not seen for years.He: הלב שלה התחיל לפעום חזק.En: Her heart started to beat strongly.He: היא וגיסה התבוננו בו בציפייה.En: She and her friend watched him with anticipation.He: "אמירה!En: "Amira!"He: " אמר ניתאי בקול רם, וכבר הכניס אותה לחיבוק.En: Nitai said loudly, and immediately pulled her into a hug.He: היא הייתה מופתעת.En: She was surprised.He: כל כך הרבה שאלות התרוצצו במוחה.En: So many questions raced through her mind.He: למה הוא כאן?En: Why was he here?He: "אני.En: "I...He: אני צריכה לדבר איתך," אמר ניתאי והסתכל לתוך עיניה בעצב.En: I need to talk to you," said Nitai, looking into her eyes sadly.He: יוסף קם ואמר בזהירות, "אני אשאיר אתכם לבד", ונתן להם פרטיות.En: Yosef stood up and said carefully, "I'll leave you two alone," giving them privacy.He: "מה קורה, ניתאי?En: "What's going on, Nitai?"He: " שאלה אמירה בקול מהוסס.En: Amira asked hesitantly.He: היא ידעה שזה יכול לפתוח פצעים ישנים.En: She knew this could open old wounds.He: "יש לי חדשות על המשפחה.En: "I have news about the family.He: משהו שיכול לשנות את הכל", אמר ניתאי בשקט.En: Something that could change everything," said Nitai quietly.He: לב אמירה התכווץ.En: Amira's heart sank.He: היא ידעה שזה יכול להיות קשה לשמוע, אבל היא גם ידעה שהיא חייבת להקשיב.En: She knew it might be hard to hear, but she also knew she had to listen.He: "אני כאן.En: "I'm here.He: ספר לי," אמרה בעדינות.En: Tell me," she said gently.He: ניתאי התחיל לדבר על האמת מאחורי העבר של המשפחה.En: Nitai began to talk about the truth behind the family's past.He: על סודות, על טעויות, ועל הרצון שלו לעשות שלום.En: About secrets, mistakes, and his desire to make peace.He: בעוד ניתאי סיפר את הסיפור, אמירה הרגישה את הלב שלה נפתח שוב.En: As Nitai told the story, Amira felt her heart open again.He: היא הבינה שלא הכל היה כמו שהיא חשבה ושהחלטות נעשו פעם מתוך מצוקה.En: She realized not everything was as she had thought and that decisions had once been made out of distress.He: בסיום הסיפור, אמירה ידעה שהיא רוצה לשנות דברים.En: At the end of the story, Amira knew she wanted to change things.He: היא רצתה לסלוח ולעבוד על משפחתה מחדש.En: She wanted to forgive and work on rebuilding her family.He: ההחלטה הזו נתנה לה את הכיוון החדש בעבודתה.En: This decision gave her a new direction in her work.He: היא החליטה לכתוב כתבה על פיוס משפחתי, והשראתה באה מהחיים האמיתיים שלה.En: She decided to write an article about family reconciliation, inspired by her real life.He: עכשיו היא הייתה מוכנה להתקדם, לפתוח את ליבה ולבנות מחדש את הקשרים שאיבדה.En: Now she was ready to move forward, to open her heart and rebuild the connections she had lost.He: עם יוסף לצידה, ואולי גם עם ניתאי, אמירה ידעה שהיא לא לבד יותר.En: With Yosef by her side, and perhaps Nitai as well, Amira knew she was not alone anymore.He: היא הייתה מוכנה לשנות את מסלול חייה, עם פתיחות ונחישות חדשה.En: She was ready to change her life's path, with newfound openness and determination.He: סוף טוב לסיפורה, ושלב חדש בחייה.En: A happy ending to her story, and a new chapter in her life. Vocabulary Words:cafes: בתי הקפהfresh: טריfilled: ממלאlife: חייםopen: הפתוחיםsounds: קולותtable: השולחןarticle: כתבהsuddenly: פתאוםfroze: קפאהanticipation: ציפייהprivacy: פרטיותhesitantly: מהוססwounds: פצעיםnews: חדשותsank: התכווץsecrets: סודותmistakes: טעויותpeace: שלוםtruth: האמתrealized: הבינהdistress: מצוקהforgive: לסלוחreconciliation: פיוסinspired: והשראתהconnections: הקשריםdetermination: נחישותending: סוףchapter: שלבdirection: כיווןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rekindling Lost Bonds: A Summer Reconciliation in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap éppen delelőjét érte, amikor János egyedül üldögélt a hátsó kertben.En: The sun had just reached its zenith when János was sitting alone in the backyard.Hu: A kerti asztalon egy poros album hevert, amit rég nem látott.En: A dusty album lay on the garden table, one he hadn't seen in a long time.Hu: A környék csendes volt, csak a madarak csicsergése töltötte be a levegőt.En: The neighborhood was quiet, only the chirping of the birds filled the air.Hu: Budapest ezeken a forró nyári napokon nyugodt helynek tűnt.En: On these hot summer days, Budapest seemed like a calm place.Hu: Eszter ma érkezett meg.En: Eszter arrived today.Hu: Hosszú ideje először jött haza, hogy meglátogassa apját.En: It was the first time in a long while she came home to visit her father.Hu: Az utóbbi években távol érezte magát tőle, de most mégis úgy döntött, ad egy lehetőséget ennek a látogatásnak.En: In recent years, she had felt distant from him, but now she decided to give this visit a chance.Hu: János érezte, hogy ez az ő esélye, hogy változtasson, de nem igazán tudta, hol kezdje.En: János felt that this was his opportunity to make a change, but he wasn't exactly sure where to start.Hu: A múlt árnyai nehezen engedték el őt.En: The shadows of the past held onto him tightly.Hu: Zoltán, a régi családi barát, ekkor érkezett meg biciklivel.En: Zoltán, the old family friend, arrived by bicycle at that moment.Hu: Olyan ember volt, aki mindig bármilyen nehéz helyzetben megőrizte nyugalmát.En: He was the kind of person who always maintained his calm, no matter how difficult the situation.Hu: Ő volt az, aki azt mondta Jánosnak: „Próbálj meg őszinte lenni.”En: He was the one who told János, "Try to be honest."Hu: Az igazságot könnyű kimondani, de nehéz úgy, hogy meghallgassák.En: It's easy to speak the truth, but it's hard to have it heard.Hu: Amikor Eszter belépett a kertbe, a szél még fújt egy kicsit, mintha köszöntötte volna őt.En: When Eszter stepped into the garden, the wind still blew a little, as if to greet her.Hu: János bátortalanul felállt.En: János stood up, timidly.Hu: „Szia, Eszter. Örülök, hogy itt vagy.”En: "Hi, Eszter. I'm glad you're here."Hu: A lány biccentett.En: The girl nodded.Hu: Nem volt könnyű dolog neki idejönni.En: It wasn't easy for her to come here.Hu: Egyszerű ruhát viselt: nyári ruháját, amit anyja vett neki utoljára, amikor még kislány volt.En: She wore something simple: the summer dress her mother had last bought her when she was a little girl.Hu: Most érezte, hogy az apjában is van valamiféle változás, de meg akarta érteni, mi történt.En: Now she felt that there was some change in her father too, but she wanted to understand what had happened.Hu: Zoltán óvatosan közbelépett: „Nagyon jó, hogy mindketten itt vagytok. Egy barátságos beszélgetés sok mindent megoldhat.”En: Zoltán carefully intervened: "It's great that both of you are here. A friendly conversation can solve many things."Hu: Ahogy telt-múlt a délután, a kertben egyre több szót váltottak.En: As the afternoon went by, they exchanged more and more words in the garden.Hu: János próbálta elmagyarázni a rövid idő alatt, mennyire fontos neki Eszter, és mennyire sajnálja, amit az évek alatt nem tudott kimutatni.En: János tried to explain how important Eszter was to him in the short time he had and how sorry he was for not being able to show it over the years.Hu: Eszter sérülések mélyek voltak, de kezdték egyre jobban megérteni egymást.En: Eszter's wounds were deep, but they began to understand each other better.Hu: A múlt, bár kemény volt, már nem tette teljesen lehetetlenné a jövőt.En: The past, though harsh, no longer made a future entirely impossible.Hu: János végül elővette az albumot.En: Finally, János took out the album.Hu: „Ez a nagyapa fényképalbuma,” mondta halkan, „mindig azt hittem, te értékelni fogod.”En: "This is Grandfather's photo album," he said softly, "I always thought you would appreciate it."Hu: Valami régen elfeledett melegség töltötte be a szívét, amint kinyújtotta a kezét.En: A long-forgotten warmth filled his heart as he reached out his hand.Hu: A forró nyári napsütés alatt Eszter végre megkönnyebbülten vett egy mély levegőt.En: Under the hot summer sunshine, Eszter finally took a deep breath of relief.Hu: A régi képek láttán valami megmozdult benne.En: Seeing the old pictures stirred something within her.Hu: Bár még nem volt minden rendben, most már készen állt arra, hogy adjon egy esélyt az apjával való kapcsolatának.En: Although not everything was right yet, she was now ready to give her relationship with her father a chance.Hu: „Talán kezdhetnénk egy új fejezetet” – mondta csendesen Eszter, és az emlékek közös mélyedésébe merült János oldódó tekintete alatt.En: "Perhaps we could start a new chapter," Eszter said quietly, and she delved into shared memories under János' softening gaze.Hu: Az a nap, nappal lett a békülés napja, egy újrakezdés a múlt hibái között.En: That day became a day of reconciliation, a new beginning amidst past mistakes. Vocabulary Words:zenith: delelőjétdusty: porosbackyard: hátsó kertbenchirping: csicsergésecalm: nyugodtdistant: távolopportunity: esélyeshadows: árnyaiintervened: közbelépettbicycle: bicikliveltimidly: bátortalanulacknowledged: biccentettappreciate: értékelnireconciliation: békülésserene: nyugalmátconsultation: beszélgetésunderstanding: megérteniwounds: sérülésekharsh: keményforgiveness: megbocsátásnostalgia: nosztalgiaanticipation: várakozásgaze: tekinteterelief: megkönnyebbültentrepidation: félelemresolve: megoldaniskeptical: kételkedőinflection: hanghordozáscatharsis: katarktikusembrace: átölelni

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Melodies of Reunion: An Unspoken Bond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen stod højt på himlen over Nyholm Naval Base i København.En: The sun stood high in the sky over Nyholm Naval Base in København.Da: Anders gik langs de små, brogede boder på det lokale kunsthåndværkermarked.En: Anders walked along the small, colorful stalls at the local artisan market.Da: Den friske duft af hav blandede sig med duften af friskbagte brød fra madboderne.En: The fresh scent of the sea mixed with the smell of freshly baked bread from the food stalls.Da: Anders var i slutningen af tresserne, en gammel søofficer med en skjult lidenskab for træarbejde.En: Anders was in his late sixties, an old naval officer with a hidden passion for woodworking.Da: Han havde en plan denne sommerdag: at finde den perfekte gave til sin datter Freja.En: He had a plan this summer day: to find the perfect gift for his daughter Freja.Da: Det var lang tid siden, han havde set hende, og endnu længere tid siden de havde talt fra hjerte til hjerte.En: It had been a long time since he had seen her, and even longer since they had spoken heart to heart.Da: To skridt bag ham fulgte Holger, hans gamle kollega, som kendte markedet som sin egen bukselomme.En: Two steps behind him followed Holger, his old colleague, who knew the market like the back of his hand.Da: Holger var også en dygtig håndværker og havde egen bod med smukke træfigurer.En: Holger was also a skilled craftsman and had his own stall with beautiful wooden figures.Da: "Jeg har brug for din hjælp, Holger," sagde Anders lavmælt.En: "I need your help, Holger," said Anders quietly.Da: "Jeg skal finde noget særligt til Freja.En: "I have to find something special for Freja.Da: Noget som viser hende, hvor meget hun betyder for mig."En: Something that shows her how much she means to me."Da: Holger klappede ham på skulderen.En: Holger patted him on the shoulder.Da: "Selvfølgelig, Anders.En: "Of course, Anders.Da: Lad os finde noget, som både taler til hende og til dig."En: Let's find something that speaks to both her and you."Da: Gaderne var fyldt med kære minder fra deres tid i flåden.En: The streets were filled with dear memories from their time in the navy.Da: Anders fik øje på en bod med musikbokse.En: Anders noticed a stall with music boxes.Da: En lille, poleret én fangede hans blik.En: A small, polished one caught his eye.Da: Den var lavet af lys ahorntræ, håndskåret med en delikat sirlighed.En: It was made of light maple wood, hand-carved with delicate intricacy.Da: Musikken fra boksen var en melodi, han kunne genkende – en simpel vuggevise, han plejede at synge for Freja.En: The music from the box was a melody he recognized—a simple lullaby he used to sing for Freja.Da: "Holger, se denne!"En: "Holger, look at this!"Da: Anders' øjne lyste op.En: Anders's eyes lit up.Da: "Den har hendes melodi."En: "It has her melody."Da: Holger smilede.En: Holger smiled.Da: "Det er perfekt, Anders.En: "It's perfect, Anders.Da: Den taler til hendes hjerte."En: It speaks to her heart."Da: Anders købte musikboksen.En: Anders bought the music box.Da: Han satte sig ved et bord, tog en pen frem og skrev omhyggeligt en besked: "Kære Freja, denne melodi har altid været vores.En: He sat down at a table, took out a pen, and carefully wrote a message: "Dear Freja, this melody has always been ours.Da: Jeg har savnet dig.En: I've missed you.Da: Måske kan denne boks bringe os tættere sammen igen.En: Maybe this box can bring us closer together again.Da: Kærlig hilsen, Far."En: Love, Dad."Da: Med brevet vedlagt følte Anders en ro.En: With the letter enclosed, Anders felt a calmness.Da: Det var som om en tung byrde gled af hans skuldre.En: It was as if a heavy burden slid off his shoulders.Da: Han blev overvældet af en følelse af håb og forventning.En: He was overwhelmed by a sense of hope and anticipation.Da: Han vidste, at dette måske var hans chance for at genopbygge broen til Freja.En: He knew that this might be his chance to rebuild the bridge to Freja.Da: Solens stråler kastede et gyldent skær over markedet, mens Anders og Holger gik tilbage mod flådebollen.En: The sun's rays cast a golden glow over the market as Anders and Holger walked back towards the naval barracks.Da: Anders følte sig lettere.En: Anders felt lighter.Da: Det var somom han nu forstod, at det var okay at være sårbar overfor dem, han elskede.En: It was as if he now understood that it was okay to be vulnerable with those he loved.Da: Det var en ny begyndelse.En: It was a new beginning.Da: Den lille musikboks, håndskåret med kærlighed og minder, blev en skinnende nøgle til en ny chance med Freja.En: The little music box, hand-carved with love and memories, became a shining key to a new chance with Freja.Da: Og Anders, fyldt med mod, greb den chance med begge hænder.En: And Anders, filled with courage, seized that chance with both hands. 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Host Shanera Williamson gives suggestions for how to give children strong roots of connection to family and culture. Using the natural break from the daily experience of being one of the “only” or “few” black kids in school, summer can be a great time to experience identity-boosting activities.  Listen to the entire episode for practical ways to make the most of the last days of summer.   Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website   Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.  

Soul Family Reunion | A Sacred Gathering for Starseeds, Seekers & Way-Showers Are you feeling the call to connect with your soul family?Join Sabrina Brightstar and Shivrael for a heart-expanding, soul-nourishing event designed to support your awakening journey, amplify your remembrance, and gather in community with others who just get you.A sacred container for starseeds, lightworkers, and cosmic kin Soul Listening + Conscious Connection Quantum conversations, guided practices, and loving presence A space to be seen, celebrated, and uplifted

Chap is mad at Vont for not giving love to the homeless (0:41) or people at mall kiosks (3:47). In the Black Twitter Report, there's a new app called ‘Tea' where women are warning eachother about men they've dated (7:58). Vont, Chap and Justis blind rank sitcoms (13:35) and discuss if family reunions are outdated after Chap gets back from his cruise (19:58). Messy Moment features Chuck E Cheese getting arrested for fraud (27:00) and more.Subscribe to Morning Commute Podcast and leave a review!Morning Commute Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/morningcommutepod/https://www.youtube.com/@SuperVillainStudios_ VONThttps://www.instagram.com/vontleak/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/467-the-dave-ryan-show-26584068/ CHAPhttps://www.instagram.com/justynchap/ https://www.instagram.com/jusmusicent/ JUSTIShttps://www.instagram.com/_injustis/ https://www.supervillainstudios.net/

How did a seemingly random super-fan on NBA Twitter know about a federal gambling investigation... before the NBA did? And how does he connect to Carmelo Anthony, Nicolas Cage, Larsa Pippen, Jontay Porter, a legless woman, Malik Beasley, "Madea's Family Reunion," meme coins, and perhaps the greatest play in modern Knicks history? Correspondents Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan join Pablo to run the numbers, grind the tape, and uncover a secret world of penthouse poker games and deleted accounts. • Subscribe to The Finder with Tom Haberstroh for more on this story http://tomthefinder.com/p/who-the-f-is-moose • Subscribe to Cinephobe with Amin Elhassan https://www.youtube.com/@CinephobePod • Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImO7ahoFX0g7GMLy5r7zGezv-0ixnDkU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did a seemingly random super-fan on NBA Twitter know about a federal gambling investigation... before the NBA did? And how does he connect to Carmelo Anthony, Nicolas Cage, Larsa Pippen, Jontay Porter, a legless woman, Malik Beasley, "Madea's Family Reunion," meme coins, and perhaps the greatest play in modern Knicks history? Correspondents Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan join Pablo to run the numbers, grind the tape, and uncover a secret world of penthouse poker games and deleted accounts. • Subscribe to The Finder with Tom Haberstroh for more on this story http://tomthefinder.com/p/who-the-f-is-moose • Subscribe to Cinephobe with Amin Elhassan https://www.youtube.com/@CinephobePod • Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImO7ahoFX0g7GMLy5r7zGezv-0ixnDkU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did a seemingly random super-fan on NBA Twitter know about a federal gambling investigation... before the NBA did? And how does he connect to Carmelo Anthony, Nicolas Cage, Larsa Pippen, Jontay Porter, a legless woman, Malik Beasley, "Madea's Family Reunion," meme coins, and perhaps the greatest play in modern Knicks history? Correspondents Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan join Pablo to run the numbers, grind the tape, and uncover a secret world of penthouse poker games and deleted accounts.• Subscribe to The Finder with Tom Haberstroh for more on this storyhttp://tomthefinder.com/p/who-the-f-is-moose• Subscribe to Cinephobe with Amin Elhassanhttps://www.youtube.com/@CinephobePod• Subscribe to Basketball Illuminatihttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLImO7ahoFX0g7GMLy5r7zGezv-0ixnDkU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Our party finally arrives at the strange and twisted hospital of Cruncho. Surely madness won't await them inside? Ok, ok, IF madness awaits inside, surely a reunion with a friend and *gulp* family member won't also await them inside?? AND RIDDLES??? HAVE YOU PUT EVERYTHING IN THIS EPISODE, SIR?Follow us on twitter for goodness sake, it's fun! And it's probably the best way to contact us, all things considered.Special Thanks as always to Sydney and Benjamin Paul and Tyler Button, and our Big Freak Spacejamfan!This episode features additional sound design by Michaël Ghelfi. Michaël creates brilliantly crafted soundscapes and ambient tracks for all sort of productions and they make perfect accompaniment to your ttrpg home games. Find his work on YouTube, and support that good stuff on Patreon.Subscribe and Rate Rude Tales of Magic on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review!Advertise on Rude Tales of Magic via Gumball.fm.Support the show: https://www.rudetalesofmagic.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.