Podcasts about family ties

Cathy and Todd discuss Back to the Future for their summer blockbuster series, Robert Zemeckis’s 1985 time-travel classic that took nearly 40 rejections to get made before Steven Spielberg got involved. They discuss how Eric Stoltz was originally cast as Marty McFly and shot for five weeks before being replaced by Michael J. Fox, who then secretly filmed the movie at night while shooting Family Ties by day. On a $19 million budget, the film grossed nearly $400 million and became a cultural touchstone, complete with an uncredited Huey Lewis cameo and a Crispin Glover lawsuit that changed how Hollywood handles an actor’s likeness. They dig into why it still resonates including the butterfly-effect plot, the idea of meeting your parents as flawed kids just like you, and Doc’s closing line — “your future hasn’t been written yet” — as the real heart of the film. Subscribe to Cathy's weekly Zen Moment and upgrade to hear a weekly Zen Moment podcast hosted by Cathy and Todd! Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World

The Matthews and Bundys never met in real life, but for Pod Meets World - anything IS possible! So this week, the gang is chatting David Faustino (a.k.a. Bud Bundy from Married…with Children)!! David shares details on his TV debut at just three months old, his guest appearance on Family Ties alongside Michael J. Fox and how his love for hip hop inspired one of the greatest sitcom alter-egos of all time: Grandmaster B. Plus, we hear what happened when N.W.A. showed up to the Married…with Children set, and everything that went down at their recent sold out reunion show in LA, right here on Pod Meets World!Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rekindling Family Ties at the Seoul Natural History Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-11-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 자연사 박물관은 언제나처럼 활기찼다.En: The Seoul Natural History Museum was as lively as ever.Ko: 여름 햇살이 박물관 창문을 통해 들어와 가장 큰 공룡 골격을 반짝반짝 빛나게 했다.En: The summer sunlight streamed through the museum windows, making the largest dinosaur skeleton glisten.Ko: 진수는 박물관 입구에 서서 어릴 적 떠들썩하던 기억을 떠올렸다.En: Jinsu stood at the museum entrance, recalling noisy memories from childhood.Ko: 옆에는 동생들, 민지와 현이 있었다.En: Beside him were his younger siblings, Minji and Hyun.Ko: "여기 오랜만이다, 그렇지 않니?" 진수가 어색하게 말을 꺼냈다.En: "It's been a while since we've been here, hasn't it?" Jinsu awkwardly started the conversation.Ko: 민지는 고개를 끄덕였고, 현은 휴대폰에서 눈을 떼며 "맞아, 어릴 때 이곳이 참 좋았어,"라고 했다.En: Minji nodded, and Hyun glanced up from his phone, saying, "Yeah, I used to love this place when I was younger."Ko: 네 사람은 천천히 걸으며 옛 추억 속의 이야기들을 나누기 시작했다.En: The three began to slowly walk and share stories from their past memories.Ko: 공룡 전시를 지나며 진수가 말했다. "여기 자주 와서 도시락 먹었잖아."En: As they passed the dinosaur exhibit, Jinsu said, "Remember how we used to come here and eat our lunches?"Ko: 민지가 웃었다. "맞아! 항상 네 도시락이 먼저 없어졌었지."En: Minji laughed. "That's right! Your lunch always disappeared first."Ko: 현은 "그리고 너희가 내 과자를 훔쳐 갔잖아,"라며 장난스럽게 말했다. 그 말에 세 사람은 한동안 웃음을 멈추지 못했다.En: Hyun playfully added, "And you guys used to steal my snacks," causing the three of them to laugh without stopping for a while.Ko: 하지만 그 웃음은 이전처럼 자연스럽지 않았다.En: However, the laughter wasn't as natural as it used to be.Ko: 모든 것이 많이 달라졌고 각자의 삶이 바빠지면서 예전만큼 자주 보지 못하게 되었다.En: So much had changed, and with everyone's busy lives, they didn't get to see each other as often as before.Ko: 진수는 사람들의 발길이 드문 전시관 구석으로 형제들을 이끌었다.En: Jinsu led his siblings to a quieter corner of the exhibition hall.Ko: "우리 어릴 적 패턴을 다시 해 볼래?" 진수가 제안했다.En: "Do you want to try our childhood routine again?" Jinsu suggested.Ko: 세 사람은 서로의 눈을 보며 조용히 미소 지었다.En: The three of them looked into each other's eyes and exchanged quiet smiles.Ko: 그 순간, 어린 시절의 장난스러운 감정이 그들을 감쌌다.En: In that moment, the playful feelings of childhood enveloped them.Ko: 결국, 그들은 그들의 가장 좋아했던 공룡 전시 앞에 섰다.En: Eventually, they stood before their favorite dinosaur exhibit.Ko: 거대한 티라노사우르스 렉스는 모양 그대로 그곳에 서 있었다.En: The giant Tyrannosaurus Rex was still standing in its place.Ko: "여기서 사진 찍자," 진수가 말했다.En: "Let's take a picture here," Jinsu said.Ko: 사진 뒤에 남은 것은 찬란한 웃음과 과거의 추억이었다.En: What remained after the picture was taken were brilliant smiles and memories of the past.Ko: 사람들은 그들이 떠날 때까지 그들의 장난스러운 대화를 즐겼다.En: People enjoyed their playful conversation until they left.Ko: 박물관을 나오면서 진수는 자신의 마음이 다시 따뜻해진 것을 느꼈다.En: As they exited the museum, Jinsu felt his heart warm again.Ko: "자, 자주 모이자. 여기뿐만 아니라 다른 곳에서도," 진수가 말했다.En: "Let's meet often. Not just here, but other places too," he said.Ko: 현과 민지는 고개를 끄덕이며 찬성했다.En: Hyun and Minji nodded in agreement.Ko: 거리는 여전히 활기찼고, 그들은 차례로 전철역으로 걸어갔다.En: The streets were still lively as they walked in turn towards the subway station.Ko: 그날 이후, 그들은 만나기로 한 약속을 지켰다.En: After that day, they kept their promise to meet.Ko: 진수의 마음은 더 이상 외롭지 않았고, 형제들과의 시간이 더 중요하게 느껴졌다.En: Jinsu's heart no longer felt lonely, and the time with his siblings felt more important.Ko: 바쁜 일상 속에서도 그들은 가족의 소중함을 다시금 깨닫게 되었다.En: Amid their busy daily lives, they once again realized the value of family. Vocabulary Words:lively: 활기찬streamed: 들어와glisten: 반짝반짝siblings: 형제awkwardly: 어색하게glanced: 눈을 떼며steal: 훔쳐snacks: 과자without stopping: 한동안natural: 자연스러운quieter: 드문exhibition: 전시routine: 패턴enveloped: 감쌌다Tyrannosaurus Rex: 티라노사우르스 렉스brilliant: 찬란한memories: 추억warm: 따뜻해진agreement: 찬성streets: 거리towards: 전철역으로promise: 약속lonely: 외로운amid: 속에서도realized: 깨닫게importance: 더 중요하게dinosaur: 공룡skeleton: 골격laughter: 웃음childhood: 어린 시절

The summer of 1991, Laura and her children raised four baby Blue Jays, embedding the little things deeply in Laura's heart.

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Cherished Memories in Kalemegdan: A Walk Through Time and Emotion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-07-10-07-38-19-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Летње сунце је нежно обасјавало Калемегдан парк док су Санја и Милош корачали познатим стазама.En: The summer sun gently illuminated Kalemegdan park as Sanja and Miloš walked along the familiar paths.Sr: Парк је био тих, осим шуштања листова и покоје птице која је певала у крошњама.En: The park was quiet, except for the rustling of leaves and an occasional bird singing in the treetops.Sr: Било је нешто утешно у зеленој оази у срцу Београда.En: There was something comforting about this green oasis in the heart of Beograd.Sr: Санја је чврсто држала Miloša за руку, осећајући тежину емоција коју је носила у себи.En: Sanja held Miloš's hand tightly, feeling the weight of emotions she carried within.Sr: За њих је ово био посебан парк, место где их је бака често водила.En: For them, this was a special park, a place where their grandmother often took them.Sr: Преко пута старог дрвета, нашла се клупа коју је бака највише волела.En: Across from the old tree, there was a bench their grandmother loved the most.Sr: "Сећаш ли се," почео је Милош, "када нас је бака довела овде те летње вечери кад је била журка у граду?En: "Do you remember," Miloš began, "when grandma brought us here that summer evening when there was a party in town?"Sr: " Насмејао се тихо.En: He chuckled softly.Sr: "Рекла је да је музика боља овде, уз звуке ветра и звона цркве.En: "She said the music was better here, with the sounds of the wind and the church bells."Sr: "Санја је климала главом, али је гледала у земљу.En: Sanja nodded, but she looked at the ground.Sr: Било јој је тешко.En: It was difficult for her.Sr: Није знала како да изрази оно што је осећала.En: She didn't know how to express what she felt.Sr: Док су стајали поред клупе, сећања су је обузела.En: As they stood by the bench, memories overwhelmed her.Sr: Милош је наставио да прича, делећи успомене, али она је ћутала, држећи своје мисли за себе.En: Miloš continued to talk, sharing memories, but she remained silent, keeping her thoughts to herself.Sr: После неког времена, седели су, и на крају, нешто у њој се променило.En: After a while, they sat down, and eventually, something in her changed.Sr: "Сећаш ли се како би нас сидила на клупи и певала ону песму?En: "Do you remember how she would sit us on the bench and sing that song?"Sr: " шапнула је.En: she whispered.Sr: "Увек је знала да нас насмеје.En: "She always knew how to make us laugh."Sr: " На те речи, њене очи се напунише сузама.En: At those words, her eyes filled with tears.Sr: Заплакала је, а Милош је обухвати за раме.En: She cried, and Miloš put his arm around her shoulder.Sr: У том тренутку Санја је схватила да више не жели да држи емоције закључане у себи.En: In that moment, Sanja realized that she no longer wanted to keep her emotions locked inside.Sr: Била је спремна да подели тај део живота са братом.En: She was ready to share that part of her life with her brother.Sr: Милош је осетио њено олакшање и осмехнуо се нежно.En: Miloš sensed her relief and smiled gently.Sr: Седели су у тишини, држећи се за руке.En: They sat in silence, holding hands.Sr: Ваздух је био пун мириса цвећа и зеленила, а сећање на баку било је живо међу њима.En: The air was full of the scent of flowers and greenery, and the memory of their grandmother was alive between them.Sr: Пронашли су мир у тим тренуцима, чувајући успомене као драгоцености.En: They found peace in those moments, cherishing the memories as treasures.Sr: Када су лагано устали, знали су да ће се вратити овде.En: When they rose slowly, they knew they would return here.Sr: Парк је поново био место где су осећали везу са бакиним духом и једно са другим.En: The park had once again become a place where they felt connected to their grandmother's spirit and to each other.Sr: Санја се осећала лакше, спремна да се отвори емоцијама.En: Sanja felt lighter, ready to open up to her emotions.Sr: Уз Милоша, знала је да нису сами у својој тузи.En: With Miloš, she knew they were not alone in their sorrow.Sr: Напустили су Калемегдан са осмехом, знајући да ће бака увек бити с њима кроз љубав и успомене које су делили.En: They left Kalemegdan with a smile, knowing their grandmother would always be with them through the love and memories they shared. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: обасјавалоrustling: шуштањеoasis: оазаholding tightly: чврсто држалаemotions: емоцијаoccasion: упризорењеoverwhelmed: обузелаwhispered: шапнулаfilled with tears: напунише сузамаrelief: олакшањеconnected: везуcherishing: чувајућиtreasures: драгоценостиrose: усталиbench: клупаmemories: успоменеscent: мирисgreenery: зеленилоspirit: духомsorrow: тужиtogether: саједноfamiliar: познатимchuckled: насмејаоsilent: тишиниoccasionally: покојеgrateful: захвалниshared: делитиalive: живоeventually: на крајуto share: делити

Brodes and TK discuss Jalen Brown's surprising claim of being related to AJ Brown and Jimmy Rollins' unique agreement to sit out Sunday games in Montreal. They weigh the impact of a potential LeBron James arrival in Philadelphia and analyze the Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson. The conversation also touches on viral engagement stories and Zack Wheeler's dominant performance for the Phillies.

Is it still porch piracy if someone takes your packages by mistake... and gives them back a few hours later?That's the debate that kicks off today's episode of The Treehouse Show. Dan is convinced his Airbnb host became a porch pirate after his packages disappeared, while Trey thinks Dan is being a full-blown Karen because everything was returned just eight hours later. Where do you stand?We also celebrate celebrity birthdays with Tom Hanks and Kelly McGillis, looking at how two stars from Top Gun ended up on completely different Hollywood career paths. (And who remembers Tom Hanks on Family Ties?)Then things get wonderfully ridiculous as we revisit the man with the world's smallest penis, who's now crowdfunding for enlargement surgery. That naturally leads to one very important question: Why aren't penis transplants a thing? Trey has a theory... and it's exactly as ridiculous as you'd expect.If you love funny news, weird internet stories, pop culture, celebrity birthdays, and hilarious debates between two lifelong friends, you've found your new favorite podcast.In this episode:Is your Airbnb host a porch pirate?Honest mistake or package theft?Tom Hanks vs. Kelly McGillis career discussionCelebrity birthdaysWorld's smallest penis updatePenis enlargement crowdfundingThe strange science of penis transplantsComedy podcast, trending news, and ridiculous conversationsSubscribe for new episodes of The Treehouse Show every week!About the show:Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, and their hilarious guests for laughs about funny news and viral stories with ridiculous commentary inside the Treehouse Show. 

Fluent Fiction - French: Siblings, Sacré-Cœur, and the Art of Letting Go Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-09-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Élodie regardait par la fenêtre du salon.En: Élodie looked out the living room window.Fr: Le soleil d'été baignait Montmartre d'une lumière douce.En: The summer sun bathed Montmartre in a soft light.Fr: Les rues grouillaient de vie.En: The streets teemed with life.Fr: Des artistes dessinaient, des touristes flânaient, et l'odeur des plats flottait depuis les cafés.En: Artists were drawing, tourists were strolling, and the smell of dishes wafted from the cafes.Fr: Leur maison d'enfance, située à deux pas de la place du Tertre, avait une vue splendide sur le Sacré-Cœur.En: Their childhood home, located just a stone's throw from la place du Tertre, had a splendid view of the Sacré-Cœur.Fr: Céleste était déjà là, assise sur le vieux canapé, entourée de boîtes de rangement.En: Céleste was already there, sitting on the old couch, surrounded by storage boxes.Fr: Elle touchait chaque objet avec délicatesse.En: She touched each object delicately.Fr: Des bibelots qu'ils connaissaient bien.En: Trinkets they knew well.Fr: Des souvenirs.En: Memories.Fr: Elle regarda Élodie, ses yeux emplis de nostalgie.En: She looked at Élodie, her eyes filled with nostalgia.Fr: "Je veux garder quelques choses", dit-elle doucement.En: "I want to keep a few things," she said softly.Fr: Élodie fronça les sourcils.En: Élodie frowned.Fr: Elle voulait tout trier, tout vendre rapidement.En: She wanted to sort everything out, sell everything quickly.Fr: Ce chapitre, pensait-elle, devait se clore.En: This chapter, she thought, needed to close.Fr: Mathieu, quant à lui, entra dans la pièce avec un grand sourire.En: Mathieu, on the other hand, entered the room with a big smile.Fr: Il tenait une guitare.En: He was holding a guitar.Fr: "Regardez ce que j'ai trouvé!En: "Look what I found!"Fr: ", s'exclama-t-il.En: he exclaimed.Fr: Il se mit à jouer quelques accords joyeux, ajoutant à l'ambiance vivante qui régnait dans le quartier.En: He started to play a few cheerful chords, adding to the lively atmosphere that reigned in the neighborhood.Fr: "Mathieu, concentre-toi s'il te plaît", soupira Élodie.En: "Mathieu, focus, please," sighed Élodie.Fr: "Nous avons un travail à faire."En: "We have work to do."Fr: "Mais c'est aussi important de se souvenir et de se reconnecter", répondit-il, ses doigts glissant facilement sur les cordes.En: "But it's also important to remember and reconnect," he replied, his fingers sliding easily over the strings.Fr: Les trois avaient passé la journée à trier, à débattre, à se disputer parfois.En: The three had spent the day sorting, debating, sometimes arguing.Fr: Pour Élodie, l'urgent était de vendre la maison.En: For Élodie, the urgent matter was to sell the house.Fr: Pour Céleste, c'était difficile de dire adieu.En: For Céleste, it was difficult to say goodbye.Fr: Et pour Mathieu, renouer le contact était essentiel.En: And for Mathieu, reconnecting was essential.Fr: Le soir, alors que l'ombre s'étirait dans la maison, Céleste ouvrit une vieille boîte poussiéreuse.En: In the evening, as the shadows stretched across the house, Céleste opened an old dusty box.Fr: Dedans, il y avait une photo.En: Inside, there was a photo.Fr: Leur famille au complet.En: Their whole family.Fr: Leurs parents souriaient, avec Élodie, Mathieu et Céleste encore enfants.En: Their parents smiling, with Élodie, Mathieu, and Céleste still children.Fr: Tous ensemble devant cette même maison.En: All together in front of this same house.Fr: Pour un moment, le silence les envahit.En: For a moment, silence enveloped them.Fr: La tension des derniers jours se dissipa.En: The tension of the past few days dissipated.Fr: Les souvenirs étaient vivants, et le passé se mêlait délicatement au présent.En: The memories were alive, and the past mingled delicately with the present.Fr: Élodie sentit une douce chaleur l'envelopper.En: Élodie felt a gentle warmth envelop her.Fr: Elle comprit que l'impatience et le pragmatisme avaient voilé une richesse plus profonde et précieuse.En: She realized that impatience and pragmatism had veiled a deeper and more precious richness.Fr: Elle regarda ses frères et sœurs, les yeux brillants d'une nouvelle compréhension.En: She looked at her siblings, her eyes shining with a new understanding.Fr: "Peut-être que nous pouvons garder certaines choses", accepta-t-elle.En: "Maybe we can keep certain things," she agreed.Fr: "Et nous devons nous revoir plus souvent."En: "And we need to see each other more often."Fr: Ils passèrent le reste de la soirée à discuter, à se rappeler des moments heureux.En: They spent the rest of the evening discussing and reminiscing about happy moments.Fr: Ils s'accordèrent pour conserver certains objets précieux.En: They agreed to keep some precious items.Fr: La vente de la maison fut décidée, mais l'idée de se retrouver régulièrement suffit à apaiser les cœurs.En: The sale of the house was decided, but the idea of getting together regularly was enough to soothe their hearts.Fr: La veille du 14 juillet, tandis que les feux d'artifice illuminaient le ciel de Paris, Élodie regardait ses frères et sœurs avec un sentiment de paix retrouvée.En: On the eve of le 14 juillet, as fireworks illuminated the Paris sky, Élodie looked at her siblings with a feeling of newfound peace.Fr: Montmartre, leur maison, tout cela resterait dans leurs souvenirs.En: Montmartre, their home, all of it would remain in their memories.Fr: Mais surtout, leur lien était plus fort que jamais.En: But most of all, their bond was stronger than ever.Fr: Et cela, même Élodie savait qu'il importait de le préserver.En: And that, even Élodie knew, was important to preserve. Vocabulary Words:the stone's throw: le jet de pierrethe nostalgia: la nostalgiethe chapter: le chapitrethe chord: l'accordthe tension: la tensionthe shadow: l'ombrethe dust: la poussièrethe silence: le silencethe warmth: la chaleurthe pragmatism: le pragmatismethe understanding: la compréhensionthe memory: le souvenirthe bond: le lienthe house sale: la vente de la maisonthe throw: le lancerthe smile: le sourirethe argument: la disputethe atmosphere: l'ambiancethe neighborhood: le quartierthe moment: le momentthe box: la boîtethe string: la cordethe task: la tâchethe object: l'objetthe artist: l'artistethe reunion: le rassemblementthe debate: le débatthe comfort: le réconfortthe fireworks: les feux d'artificethe softness: la douceur

Welcome to a special edition of Last Call, which brings you the best of the week from the 3 Martini Lunch! However, as we mark 250 years today since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In this edition, Jim and Greg will share their favorite depictions of the American Founding and our Founding Fathers .First, they head to television, as Jim showcases the popular miniseries George Washington in the 1980's and Greg points to a specific episode from one of the most popular sitcoms of that decade, Family Ties.Next, Jim recommends the HBO series focusing on a Founding Father who deserves more attention - John Adams. That series was based off a book by famed historian David McCullough. Greg highlights another McCullough book plus a two-volume set of novels that are good for any age.Then, Jim dives into the popularity of the Broadway hit Hamilton, which tells the story of Alexander Hamilton and so many others from that era. Greg gives a shout out to the Mel Gibson movie, The Patriot.Please visit our great sponsors:HomeServeFor 50% less your first year, go to https://HomeServe.com/Martini to find the plan that's right for you. Savings compared to renewal price. Void in Florida.Fast Growing TreesBetter plants, better growing, and an extra 20% off with code MARTINI at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/Martini for a limited time; terms and conditions may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Family Ties at the Tanabata Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-01-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 広々とした家の庭には、夏の夕方の涼しい風に揺れる竹がある。En: In the spacious garden of the house, bamboo sways in the cool breeze of a summer evening.Ja: 色とりどりの短冊が竹に結びつけられ、家族の願いでいっぱいだ。En: Colorful tanzaku are tied to the bamboo, filled with the family's wishes.Ja: 行灯がほのかに光り、集まった家族に温かみを与える。En: andon softly light up, providing warmth to the gathered family.Ja: 今年も七夕祭りの夜がやってきた。En: Once again, the night of the Tanabata festival has arrived.Ja: 広志は庭に立ち、懐かしい風景を眺めていた。En: Hiroshi stood in the garden, gazing at the nostalgic scenery.Ja: 彼は最近、故郷に戻ってきた。En: He had recently returned to his hometown.Ja: 幼い頃を思い出し、ここでの出来事を思い返す。特に、弟の聡との間にあるわだかまりだ。En: Recalling his childhood, he reflected on the events that took place here, especially the discord with his younger brother, Satoshi.Ja: 広志と聡は、長い間お互いに少し距離を置いていた。En: Hiroshi and Satoshi had kept some distance from each other for a long time.Ja: 小さな誤解と過去のすれ違いが2人の関係を冷たくしていた。En: Small misunderstandings and past conflicts had cooled their relationship.Ja: それでも、広志は今回の家族の再会を機に、もっと家族の絆を深めたいと願っていた。En: Nevertheless, Hiroshi hoped to strengthen his family bonds during this reunion.Ja: 広志は決心した。En: Hiroshi made a decision.Ja: 竹のそばで、小さな短冊を手に取り、真心を込めて願いを書いた。En: Standing by the bamboo, he took a small tanzaku in hand and wrote a wish with all his heart.Ja: その短冊には、「聡と良い関係を築けますように」と書かれていた。En: On it, he wrote, "I hope to build a good relationship with Satoshi."Ja: そして、それを竹に丁寧に結んだ。En: He then carefully tied it to the bamboo.Ja: 七夕の盛り上がりの中、聡は色紙を眺めて歩いていた。En: Amidst the Tanabata festivities, Satoshi was strolling around, looking at the paper strips.Ja: すると、兄の名の書かれた短冊を見つけた。En: Suddenly, he found a tanzaku with his brother's name on it.Ja: そこには、広志の願いがはっきりと書いてあった。En: It clearly stated Hiroshi's wish.Ja: 驚きと戸惑いが混じりながらも、彼は心がじわりと温かくなった。En: Feeling a mix of surprise and confusion, his heart gradually warmed.Ja: 聡は、広志のところに行ってその短冊について話し合いたいと思った。En: Satoshi wanted to talk to Hiroshi about the tanzaku.Ja: 勝手に読み取ってしまったが、兄の本心を知って嬉しかった。En: Although he had read it without permission, he was glad to know his brother's true feelings.Ja: 聡は広志に歩み寄り、「兄さんの願いを見たよ」と声をかけた。En: Satoshi approached Hiroshi and said, "I saw your wish, brother."Ja: 広志は一瞬言葉を失ったが、笑顔を返した。En: Hiroshi was momentarily at a loss for words but smiled in return.Ja: 「ありがとう、聡。君ともっと仲良くしたいんだ。」En: "Thank you, Satoshi. I want to be closer to you."Ja: 素直に話す広志の言葉を聞いた聡は、心の中で何かが解けていくのを感じた。En: Hearing Hiroshi's sincere words, Satoshi felt something untangle within him.Ja: その後、兄弟は静かな場所を見つけ、とことん話し合った。En: After that, the brothers found a quiet place and talked openly.Ja: 過去の誤解を一つ一つ乗り越え、素直になることの大切さを知った。En: They overcame past misunderstandings one by one and realized the importance of being honest.Ja: 家族は祭りをさらに楽しみ、以前よりも一層深い絆を感じていた。En: The family enjoyed the festival even more, feeling a deeper bond than before.Ja: 広志は、心を開くことの重要性を理解し、新たな一歩を踏み出した。En: Hiroshi understood the importance of opening his heart and took a new step forward.Ja: この夏の夜、星が輝く空の下で、兄弟の絆もまた新たに輝き始めた。En: On this summer night, under the starry sky, the bond between the brothers also began to shine anew. Vocabulary Words:spacious: 広々としたbamboo: 竹breeze: 風tanzaku: 短冊andon: 行灯nostalgic: 懐かしいdiscord: わだかまりmisunderstandings: 誤解confusion: 戸惑いuntangle: 解けるreflection: 思い返すsincere: 素直childhood: 幼い頃ties: 絆relationship: 関係overcome: 乗り越えhonest: 素直になるreunion: 再会gazing: 眺めていたwarmth: 温かみtrue feelings: 本心bond: 絆festival: 祭りhometown: 故郷step forward: 新たな一歩を踏み出したstarry sky: 星が輝く空summer night: 夏の夜transcend: 越えるpermission: 勝手にstrolling: 歩いていた

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Skies & Family Ties: A Provençal Summer's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-01-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: En plein cœur de l'été provençal, le doux parfum de la lavande emplit l'air autour de la ferme familiale.En: In the heart of the Provençal summer, the sweet scent of lavender fills the air around the family farm.Fr: Luc, Marie, et leurs enfants descendent du train, heureux de retrouver Alain, le frère insouciant de Luc, déjà bronzé par le soleil de Provence.En: Luc, Marie, and their children get off the train, happy to reunite with Alain, Luc's carefree brother, already tanned by the Provence sun.Fr: La ferme est accueillante, avec ses murs en pierre et ses volets bleus.En: The farm is welcoming, with its stone walls and blue shutters.Fr: Les cigales chantent, ajoutant une mélodie charmante à l'ambiance.En: The cicadas sing, adding a charming melody to the ambiance.Fr: Luc cache son inquiétude sous un sourire.En: Luc hides his worry behind a smile.Fr: Des soucis financiers pèsent sur son esprit, mais aujourd'hui, c'est les vacances.En: Financial concerns weigh on his mind, but today, it's vacation time.Fr: La famille a besoin de se détendre et de profiter de la beauté de la campagne.En: The family needs to relax and enjoy the beauty of the countryside.Fr: Marie, toujours joyeuse et pleine de vie, ne se doute de rien.En: Marie, always cheerful and full of life, suspects nothing.Fr: Ils passent leurs journées à explorer les champs de lavande, pêcher dans la rivière, et préparer des repas avec les herbes fraîches du jardin.En: They spend their days exploring the lavender fields, fishing in the river, and preparing meals with fresh herbs from the garden.Fr: Cependant, Luc ne se sent pas bien.En: However, Luc is not feeling well.Fr: Une fièvre inattendue le rattrape.En: An unexpected fever catches up with him.Fr: Il se sent faible, mais refuse d'avouer son état pour ne pas gâcher les vacances.En: He feels weak but refuses to admit his condition for fear of ruining the vacation.Fr: Il s'isole dans sa chambre l'après-midi, prétextant un besoin de repos.En: He isolates himself in his room in the afternoon, pretending he needs to rest.Fr: Marie commence à s'inquiéter.En: Marie starts to worry.Fr: Alain, lui, plaisante en disant que Luc n'est plus habitué au soleil de Provence.En: Alain, on the other hand, jokes that Luc is no longer used to the Provence sun.Fr: Le point culminant des vacances est le 14 juillet.En: The highlight of the vacation is July 14th.Fr: Le village s'anime pour la Fête Nationale.En: The village comes alive for the National Holiday.Fr: La place est remplie de musique, de danses, et de rires.En: The square is filled with music, dancing, and laughter.Fr: Luc veut participer, mais sa fièvre augmente.En: Luc wants to participate, but his fever worsens.Fr: Il titube dans la foule, déterminé à garder le sourire malgré la douleur.En: He staggers through the crowd, determined to keep smiling despite the pain.Fr: Soudain, au milieu des festivités, Luc s'effondre.En: Suddenly, in the middle of the festivities, Luc collapses.Fr: C'est un choc pour tous.En: It's a shock for everyone.Fr: Marie se précipite vers lui, le cœur battant.En: Marie rushes to him, heart pounding.Fr: Alain aide Luc à se relever et à le ramener à la ferme.En: Alain helps Luc to his feet and brings him back to the farm.Fr: La vérité éclate.En: The truth comes out.Fr: Luc doit avouer sa maladie et les préoccupations qui le hantent depuis des mois.En: Luc must confess his illness and the worries that have haunted him for months.Fr: Dans la douce lumière du soir, autour de la table de la ferme, la famille se réunit.En: In the soft evening light, around the farm table, the family gathers.Fr: Luc, affaibli mais soulagé, explique sa situation.En: Luc, weakened but relieved, explains his situation.Fr: Marie le prend dans ses bras, lui promettant qu'ils trouveront une solution ensemble.En: Marie takes him in her arms, promising that they will find a solution together.Fr: Alain, surpris par sa propre volonté d'aider, propose de prendre une partie des responsabilités de la ferme pour alléger le fardeau de Luc.En: Alain, surprised by his own willingness to help, offers to take on some of the farm's responsibilities to lighten Luc's burden.Fr: Cette soirée de révélations marque un tournant.En: This evening of revelations marks a turning point.Fr: Luc réalise que la famille est plus forte ensemble.En: Luc realizes that the family is stronger together.Fr: Les soucis partagés semblent moins lourds.En: Shared worries seem less heavy.Fr: Avec le soutien de Marie et Alain, Luc reprend espoir.En: With the support of Marie and Alain, Luc regains hope.Fr: La vie à la ferme continue, rythmée par le chant des cigales et le parfum de la lavande, mais avec une union familiale plus forte que jamais.En: Life on the farm continues, paced by the song of the cicadas and the scent of lavender, but with a family bond stronger than ever. Vocabulary Words:the heart: le cœurthe scent: le parfumcarefree: insouciantthe shutters: les voletsthe cicadas: les cigalesthe ambiance: l'ambiancethe concern: l'inquiétudethe countryside: la campagnethe fever: la fièvreto isolate: s'isolerto pretend: prétexterthe highlight: le point culminantto stagger: tituberthe crowd: la fouleto collapse: s'effondrerthe worries: les soucisthe burden: le fardeauthe revelation: la révélationthe path: le cheminthe weakness: la faiblesseto regain: reprendrethe bond: l'unionto confess: avouerto haunt: hanterto pace: rythmerthe evening: le soirthe light: la lumièrethe festival: la fêtethe farm: la fermeto smile: sourire

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Unveiling Dreams: Jisoo's Summer of Art and Family Ties Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-07-01-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지수는 창문 밖을 바라보며 살랑대는 여름바람을 느꼈다.En: Jisoo gazed out the window, feeling the gentle summer breeze.Ko: 가족들이 모여드니 집은 벌써 시끌벅적했지만, 그녀는 다른 마음이 많았다.En: The house was already bustling with family members gathering, but she had many other thoughts.Ko: 오늘은 칠석이었다.En: Today was Chilseok.Ko: 많은 가족들이 큰 집에 모여 함께 역귀성 했다.En: Many families gathered in the big house for the event.Ko: 할머니는 맛있는 전과 송편을 부치고 있었고, 아이들이 들판에서 뛰놀았다.En: Her grandmother was frying delicious jeon and songpyeon, while the children played in the fields.Ko: 지수는 원래 이 시간을 좋아했지만, 이번에는 다른 마음이었다.En: Jisoo originally liked this time, but this time felt differently.Ko: 그녀는 화가가 되고 싶었다.En: She wanted to be an artist.Ko: 캔버스에 색들이 춤추는 것을 사랑했지만, 가족들은 안정적인 일을 원했다.En: She loved the way colors danced on a canvas, but her family wanted her to pursue a stable job.Ko: 요즘 그녀는 어떻게 해야 할지 몰라 고민했다.En: Lately, she was troubled, unsure of what to do.Ko: 그러던 사이, 그녀의 사촌 민준이 모습을 드러냈다.En: In the meantime, her cousin Minjun showed up.Ko: 민준은 성공적인 직장인이었고 가족들에게 사랑받았다.En: Minjun was a successful office worker and well-loved by the family.Ko: 하지만 지수는 민준이 어떤 마음으로 삶을 살고 있을지 궁금했었다.En: However, Jisoo wondered what Minjun's true feelings were about his life.Ko: 저녁 식사가 끝나고 조용한 순간이 왔다.En: After dinner, a quiet moment arrived.Ko: 지수는 많은 생각 끝에 민준에게 다가가기로 했다.En: After much thought, Jisoo decided to approach Minjun.Ko: "민준 오빠, 잠시 이야기 좀 할 수 있을까요?" 지수는 조심스럽게 물었다.En: "Minjun oppa, can we talk for a moment?" Jisoo asked cautiously.Ko: 민준은 놀란 얼굴로 돌아보았다. "물론, 무슨 일이야?"En: Minjun turned to her with a surprised look. "Of course, what is it?"Ko: 지수는 긴장을 풀며 그녀의 스케치북을 들이밀었다. "제 그림 좀 봐줄래요? 화가가 되고 싶어요. 하지만 가족이 반대할까 봐 두려워요."En: Jisoo relaxed and handed him her sketchbook. "Could you take a look at my drawings? I want to be an artist, but I'm afraid the family will oppose."Ko: 민준은 진지하게 그림을 바라봤다. 그의 눈이 반짝였다. "와, 정말 잘 그렸어. 어릴 때부터 네가 그림을 좋아한다는 것 알고 있었어. 얼마나 힘든 건지도 알겠어."En: Minjun looked at the drawings seriously, his eyes sparkling. "Wow, you're really talented. I've known you loved drawing since you were young. I also know how tough it is."Ko: 그는 잠시 말을 멈췄다. "사실 나도 가끔씩은 내 일을 떠나서 자유롭게 여행하고 싶어. 하지만 그러기엔 어렵지. 가족 기대가 있으니까."En: He paused for a moment. "Honestly, sometimes I also want to leave my job and travel freely. But it's hard because of family expectations."Ko: 그들의 대화는 더 깊어졌다.En: Their conversation deepened.Ko: 지수와 민준은 삶의 무게와 꿈을 나누기 시작했다.En: Jisoo and Minjun began to share the burdens and dreams in their lives.Ko: 서로의 고민을 듣고, 지수는 그제서야 비로소 희망을 가질 수 있었다.En: Listening to each other's worries, Jisoo finally began to feel hopeful.Ko: 그녀는 가족의 가치와 그녀의 꿈 사이에서 균형을 찾을 수 있겠다고 깨달았다.En: She realized she could find a balance between her family's values and her dreams.Ko: 지수는 미소를 지었다. 이제 그녀는 조금 더 강해진 것 같았다.En: Jisoo smiled. Now she felt a bit stronger.Ko: 그리고 민준 역시, 그의 책임을 잠시 잊고 여행을 떠날 계획을 세우기 시작했다.En: And Minjun too started planning to momentarily set aside his responsibilities and go on a journey.Ko: 할머니의 웃음소리가 다시 들려왔다.En: Her grandmother's laughter could be heard again.Ko: 여름 밤, 밝게 빛나는 별처럼 두 사촌은 자신만의 길을 찾기 위한 첫걸음을 내딛었다.En: On a summer night, like brightly shining stars, the two cousins took their first steps toward finding their own paths. Vocabulary Words:gazed: 바라보며gentle: 살랑대는bustling: 시끌벅적했지만gathering: 모여드니pursue: 원했다troubled: 고민했다approach: 다가가기로cautiously: 조심스럽게oppose: 반대할까sparkling: 반짝였다freely: 자유롭게expectations: 기대deepened: 깊어졌다burdens: 무게hopeful: 희망values: 가치balance: 균형momentarily: 잠시responsibilities: 책임laughter: 웃음소리gather: 모이다event: 역귀성successful: 성공적인office worker: 직장인sketchbook: 스케치북talented: 잘 그렸어realized: 깨달았다journey: 여행canvas: 캔버스dancing: 춤추는

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Family Ties Rekindled: A Journey to Rediscover Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-06-30-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: La luz del amanecer iluminaba las cimas rocosas de la Montaña de Montserrat.En: The light of dawn illuminated the rocky peaks of the Montaña de Montserrat.Es: Cada pico parecía un dedo extendido tocando el cielo azul del verano.En: Each peak seemed like an extended finger touching the blue summer sky.Es: Renata, Santiago y Teresa comenzaban su ascenso.En: Renata, Santiago, and Teresa began their ascent.Es: Hoy era una ocasión especial: la Fiesta de San Juan, y el deseo de Renata de entender sus raíces era cada vez más fuerte.En: Today was a special occasion: the Fiesta de San Juan, and Renata's desire to understand her roots was growing stronger.Es: Renata había vivido en el extranjero durante algunos años.En: Renata had lived abroad for a few years.Es: Se sentía desconectada de su familia y sus tradiciones.En: She felt disconnected from her family and traditions.Es: Ahora, al regresar a casa, esperaba que esta caminata la ayudara a reconectar.En: Now, upon returning home, she hoped this hike would help her reconnect.Es: Llevaba un par de botas de senderismo nuevas, regalo de su primo Santiago.En: She wore a pair of new hiking boots, a gift from her cousin Santiago.Es: Santiago siempre fue el aventurero de la familia, buscando mantener vivas las costumbres familiares.En: Santiago was always the adventurer of the family, striving to keep family customs alive.Es: Teresa, su tía, caminaba unos pasos adelante, mirando las nubes que cubrían levemente la montaña.En: Teresa, her aunt, walked a few steps ahead, watching the clouds that lightly covered the mountain.Es: Siempre intentaba mantener la paz en la familia, pero sabía que Renata necesitaba algo más que palabras para entender su herencia.En: She always tried to maintain peace in the family but knew that Renata needed more than words to understand her heritage.Es: Todos caminaban en silencio, solo interrumpido por el sonido de sus pasos sobre el sendero polvoriento.En: They all walked in silence, only interrupted by the sound of their steps on the dusty trail.Es: A medida que el sol subía más alto, la conversación se volvió inevitable.En: As the sun rose higher, conversation became inevitable.Es: Santiago hablaba con entusiasmo sobre la historia de Montserrat y cómo las familias se reunían allí para San Juan.En: Santiago spoke enthusiastically about the history of Montserrat and how families gathered there for San Juan.Es: Sin embargo, Renata se sentía fuera de lugar y comentó en voz baja, "Sé que he estado lejos, pero a veces siento que no pertenezco aquí."En: However, Renata felt out of place and quietly commented, "I know I've been away, but sometimes I feel like I don't belong here."Es: Teresa, preocupada, intentó calmar las aguas.En: Teresa, concerned, tried to calm the waters.Es: "Las raíces siempre están ahí, Renata.En: "The roots are always there, Renata.Es: Solo necesitas tiempo para redescubrirlas."En: You just need time to rediscover them."Es: El conflicto surgió cuando Santiago, sin intención, mencionó una reunión familiar que Renata había olvidado.En: The conflict arose when Santiago, unintentionally, mentioned a family reunion that Renata had forgotten.Es: Fue la chispa para un debate más profundo.En: It was the spark for a deeper debate.Es: Resentimientos guardados y malentendidos se revelaron.En: Hidden resentments and misunderstandings were revealed.Es: La voz de Santiago se alzaba junto con la de Renata, y Teresa trataba de intervenir, pero el furor de la discusión era fuerte.En: Santiago's voice rose along with Renata's, and Teresa tried to intervene, but the fury of the discussion was strong.Es: Finalmente, en un claro de la montaña, se detuvieron.En: Finally, in a clearing on the mountain, they stopped.Es: Renata miró el paisaje, respiró hondo, y habló desde el corazón.En: Renata looked at the landscape, took a deep breath, and spoke from the heart.Es: "No quiero que la distancia rompa nuestros lazos.En: "I don't want distance to break our bonds.Es: Quiero entender y ser parte de esto."En: I want to understand and be part of this."Es: El silencio se hizo, roto solo por el primer estallido de fuegos artificiales en el cielo lejano.En: Silence settled, broken only by the first burst of fireworks in the distant sky.Es: Las bengalas de colores iluminaban sus rostros, haciendo que las preocupaciones se desvanecieran momentáneamente.En: The colorful flares illuminated their faces, making worries momentarily fade away.Es: Teresa tomó la mano de Renata.En: Teresa took Renata's hand.Es: "Esto es lo que importa, estamos aquí juntos."En: "This is what matters, we're here together."Es: Santiago también se unió, sus ojos brillando con determinación y un nuevo entendimiento.En: Santiago joined as well, his eyes shining with determination and a new understanding.Es: Bajo el cielo nocturno de Montserrat, rodeados por el aroma de la comida local y la música de la celebración, la familia encontró la reconciliación.En: Under the night sky of Montserrat, surrounded by the aroma of local food and the music of the celebration, the family found reconciliation.Es: Renata ya no se sentía sola.En: Renata no longer felt alone.Es: La conexión con su familia y su cultura era la verdadera esencia de sus raíces.En: The connection with her family and her culture was the true essence of her roots.Es: La Montaña de Montserrat, con sus picos guardianes, fue testigo del renacer de esos lazos familiares.En: The Montaña de Montserrat, with its guardian peaks, witnessed the rebirth of those family ties.Es: Mientras los fuegos artificiales iluminaban el cielo, Renata sintió algo nuevo: un profundo sentido de pertenencia.En: As the fireworks lit up the sky, Renata felt something new: a deep sense of belonging.Es: La tradición y la familia, pensó, eran el vínculo inquebrantable que siempre trascendería la distancia.En: Tradition and family, she thought, were the unbreakable bond that would always transcend distance. Vocabulary Words:dawn: el amanecerpeak: el picoascent: el ascensoroots: las raíceshiking boots: las botas de senderismotrail: el senderodusty: polvoriento/areunion: la reuniónresentment: el resentimientoclearing: el clarofireworks: los fuegos artificialesflare: la bengalabond: el lazoheritage: la herenciaguardian: el guardiánrebirth: el renacerconnection: la conexióndisconnection: la desconexióncustom: la costumbrediscussion: la discusiónmisunderstanding: el malentendidosilence: el silencioburst: el estallidounderstanding: el entendimientooccasion: la ocasiónbelonging: el sentido de pertenenciafood: la comidacelebration: la celebraciónsummit: la cimasteps: los pasos

On listening toward enthusiasm, a hermeneutic of generosity, and the ways that being part of a faith community leads to a family resemblance (or, the ways that dogs start to look like their people, but that's neither here nor there).

Blue Jays have figured prominently in Laura's family life for many decades.

Tread Perilously's pilot season continues with the first episode of The Art of Being Nick -- the bizarre Family Ties spinoff with one notable star in its cast. When Family Ties guest character Nick Moore moves back to New York to concentrate on his art, he ends up living with his older sister, Marlene, and her young son, Louis. As soon as a job is mentioned, he pushes to work in her bookstore, where he immediately catches the eye of co-owner Rachel. All seems well until Marlene announces she is engaged to Louis's teacher, Bob. Is Louis really okay with it, or will Nick's strange anti-intellectualism reveal the truth? Paul and Corey Cross the Streams' Paul Pakler joins Erik and Justin for a deep dive into the strangest part of Family Ties' history. Paul reveals the history of actor Scott Valentine while Erik discloses the other attempts to spin off the actor and his character. Nick inadvertently demonstrates the gross and unexamined underpinning of the Keatons' real political biases. The age gap between Nick and Mallory also comes into the conversation. The "Tom's Rule" makes its debut. Paul acknowledges the existence of the Bronx Wars. Erik theorizes NBC was looking for Friends for a long time. Julia Louis-Dreyfus easily proves to be the standout in the ensemble and Nick's anti-intellecutal tendencies provide a possible way forward for the series.

In this Special Episode, Pastor Cyndi discusses what it truly means to be a father. As fathers around the world seek to follow the example of our Heavenly Father, take time out to be filled by this wonderful message of hope!

Charles Wesley Godwin is a country music artist and songwriter born and raised in Morgantown, West Virginia. He first discovered his passion for music in college, picking up a guitar after realizing his WVU football dreams weren't going to pan out and watching the Avett Brothers perform at the 2011 Grammys. He spent years developing his sound by playing small bars, cafes, and breweries across the country—often sleeping in his car—before breaking through with his independent 2019 debut album, Seneca. He is currently signed to Big Loud and Warner Chappell, and following the success of albums like How the Mighty Fall and Family Ties, he is preparing to release his newest record, Christian Name, on July 24th. In this episode, we discuss Charles's journey from playing his very first paid gig at a lingerie show in Estonia to building a nationwide audience. We dig into his early years trusting the tip jar on the road, the freezing winter studio sessions that shaped Seneca, navigating the pressures of the music business, and the night he almost quit music entirely. We also talk about why he considers songwriting to be his true creative high, his five-year wait to co-write with Lori McKenna, and many other stops along the way.--------------------------------------------------This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art.---------------------------------------------------Troy Cartwright is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Lee Brice, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists.#CharlesWesleyGodwin #CountryMusic #TenYearTown #Songwriting #AltCountry #AmericanaMusic #CWG #ChristianName #Seneca #IndependentArtist #MusicPodcastNew Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.  Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here.  Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

It's those Family Ties that can really choke the life out of you...In theatres tomorrow June 12th for a limited run before it hits VOD (and eventually Shudder), we get to look at a beautifully bent piece of cinema from one of Canada's up & coming storytellers who isn't afraid to get a little bit bent.  It's time for 'The Voices of Our Mother'.When a family matriarch falls seriously ill, relatives gather and discover their shared ancestral ties bind them in unexpected ways.From Writer/Director Mark O'Brien who you might remember as an actor from memorable turns in films like 'Arrival' and 'Nuremberg' and his debut feature 'The Righteous' gives us a horror laden family drama that is steeped in some of the classics from the past.We talked about his inspirations, working with a Canadian icon like Sheila McCarthy, his appreciation for his collaborators but locally and internationally and we got a little 'Basic; about our love of movies on physical media and so very much more.'The Voices of Our Mother' is in theatres now and on VOD platforms on June 19th

SCREEN QUEENS: "Cape Fear," "Paradise," and The Tonys! We take a sitcom deep-dive into "Family Ties" and why sitcoms always had a pimple problem, and auto woes and car irrational fears See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPONSORS: 1) SUPERPOWER: Head to https://superpower.com and use code JULIAN at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence with 100+ biomarkers tested every year. 2) DOSE: Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://dosedaily.co/JULIAN or enter JULIAN to get 35% off your first subscription. JOIN PATREON FOR EARLY UNCENSORED EPISODE RELEASES: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey CLIPPERS DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8QmWEKJ3BT (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Louis Ruggiero is an ex gambling addict and Youtuber. FOLLOW LOUIS: YT: https://youtube.com/@nothingsoffthetable IG: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY YT: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://x.com/juliandorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 - Losing your Innocence and A Decade of Addiction 16:38 - Survivor's Guilt and “The Obsession” 27:58 - Root of Addiction, Jimmy Confesses a Mu*der, and Overdosing 44:17 - Life After Rehab, Confessing Jimmy's Confession 53:58 - Jimmy Gets Locked Up, Losing $50k in Vegas 01:05:31 - Gambling Keeping Louis Afloat, Family Ties, Married in 24 Hours 01:21:11 - Three Month Drug Psychosis in Colombia, Losing $10 Million 01:32:21 - Louis Plotted Suicide Before Thanksgiving, Gambling Lies 01:43:33 - Pressure Relief Group, The Massive Problem w/ Legal Gambling 01:57:39 - Horror of Prediction Markets, “Gambling is a tax on the poor” 02:05:58 - Life After Gambling, Living Without Fear 02:19:38 - Privileged Life, Recovered After Feeling Consequences 02:26:48 - Louis' Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 431 - Louis Ruggiero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the Bible, cousins often serve as messengers, witnesses, and protectors.Cousins help preserve the identity of the Body of Christ, as they fill in the gap for friends and protectors. They help us look to the family of God for support, not the world.Jesus had a cousin, as did Ester, and Barnabas, all of whom helped spread the Gospel!Listen now on your favorite app — and share with someone who needs this.Keep up with the latest from Pastor Cyndi by stopping by her websites or following her on social media!Our socials:TikTok: @cgministriesInsta/Threads/FB: cynthiagarrisministriesYT: Cynthia Garris MinistriesFor more:CGMStreet TalkersOur authors:A. Bean (@awritingbean on all platform)Valicity Elaine (@valicityelaine on all platforms)

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rekindling Family Ties: A Picnic Promise at Hangang Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-04-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 한강 공원은 꽃과 사람들로 가득했다.En: Hangang Park was filled with flowers and people.Ko: 늦은 봄의 따뜻한 햇살이 반짝이며 가족들이 여유롭게 시간을 보내고 있었다.En: The warm late spring sunlight was sparkling, and families were leisurely spending their time.Ko: 한강 옆, 피크닉 매트 위에 세 형제가 앉아 있었다.En: By the Hangang, three siblings were sitting on a picnic mat.Ko: 민준은 형이다.En: Minjun is the eldest brother.Ko: 항상 가족을 잇는 것을 중요하게 여긴다.En: He always values keeping the family together.Ko: 요즘은 형제로부터 멀어질까 봐 걱정이 많다.En: These days, he worries a lot about drifting apart from his siblings.Ko: 그래서 오늘 이 피크닉을 계획했다.En: So, he planned this picnic today.Ko: 혜진, 중간 형제인 그녀는 새 직장에서 일하며 바쁘다.En: Hyejin, the middle sibling, is busy with her new job.Ko: 그러나 가족과 시간을 보내지 못한 것이 늘 마음에 걸린다.En: However, it always bothers her that she hasn't spent time with family.Ko: 소영은 막내다.En: Soyoung is the youngest.Ko: 대학생인 그녀는 자신의 미래를 두고 고민이 많다.En: As a college student, she has many concerns about her future.Ko: 그늘진 나무 아래에 앉아 민준이 입을 열었다.En: Sitting under a shaded tree, Minjun spoke up.Ko: "우리 모두 바쁘니까 이렇게 모이는 게 좋지?"En: "We're all busy, so it's nice to gather like this, isn't it?"Ko: 혜진이 잠시 말을 멈췄다.En: Hyejin paused for a moment.Ko: 그녀는 이번 달만 해도 일로 몇 번이나 형제 모임을 놓쳤다.En: Just this month, she missed several sibling gatherings due to work.Ko: "맞아, 그런데 조금 더 자주 보면 좋겠다," 혜진이 말했다.En: "You're right, but it would be nice to meet a bit more often," Hyejin said.Ko: 소영은 조용히 경치를 바라보았다.En: Soyoung quietly gazed at the scenery.Ko: "난 내 전공이 맞는지도 모르겠어. 언니, 형, 계속 걱정만 해."En: "I don't even know if my major is right for me. I keep worrying, sister, brother."Ko: 그녀의 목소리는 작았지만 진지했다.En: Her voice was quiet but serious.Ko: 혜진은 소영의 말에 마음이 아팠다.En: Hyejin was hurt by Soyoung's words.Ko: 그녀도 자신의 고민이 있었지만, 가족의 고민을 들어줄 여유가 없었다.En: She also had her own concerns, but she didn't have the time to listen to her family's worries.Ko: "미안해, 소영아. 나도 네가 힘든 줄 몰랐어," 혜진이 사과했다.En: "I'm sorry, Soyounga. I didn't realize you were having a hard time," Hyejin apologized.Ko: 갑자기 민준이 목소리를 높였다.En: Suddenly, Minjun raised his voice.Ko: "우리 모두 분명히 바쁜 건 맞아. 그래도 조금 더 노력할 수 있잖아."En: "It's true that we're all busy. But we can make a little more effort, can't we?"Ko: 그의 말에 형제들 모두 잠시 조용해졌다.En: With his words, all the siblings fell silent for a moment.Ko: 잠시 후, 혜진이 고개를 들었다.En: After a while, Hyejin looked up.Ko: "알겠어, 내 스케줄을 조정해볼게. 조금 힘들어도 노력할게. 너희와 함께하는 게 정말 중요하다는 걸 알아."En: "Alright, I'll try to adjust my schedule. It might be tough, but I'll try. I know being with you all is really important."Ko: 소영도 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Soyoung nodded in agreement.Ko: "나도 너무 고민만 하지 않을게. 우리 자주 만나자."En: "I'll try not to worry so much. Let's meet often."Ko: 형제들은 서로를 보며 미소를 지었다.En: The siblings looked at each other and smiled.Ko: 이 시간, 이 장소에서 그들은 서로에게 약속을 했다.En: At this time, in this place, they made promises to each other.Ko: "같이 있지 않아도 서로 이해하고 응원해주자." 민준이 조용히 말했다.En: "Let's support and understand each other even if we're not together," Minjun said quietly.Ko: 한강 공원의 바람은 여전히 따뜻했다.En: The wind in Hangang Park was still warm.Ko: 형제들은 조금 더 밝고 가까이 있는 듯한 느낌으로 피크닉을 마무리했다.En: The siblings finished their picnic feeling a bit brighter and closer.Ko: 가족은 함께하는 것만으로도 충분히 강하다는 걸 다시 깨달았다.En: They realized once again that being together as a family makes them strong enough. Vocabulary Words:park: 공원sparkling: 반짝이며siblings: 형제eldest: 형values: 중요하게 여긴다drifting apart: 멀어질까 봐leisurely: 여유롭게concerns: 고민shaded: 그늘진gazed: 바라보았다major: 전공worries: 걱정apologized: 사과했다effort: 노력silent: 조용해졌다adjust: 조정해볼게schedule: 스케줄support: 응원understand: 이해together: 같이realized: 깨달았다future: 미래quiet: 작moment: 잠시promises: 약속raised: 높였다finished: 마무리했다important: 중요하다는worried: 고민만smiled: 미소를 지었다

True Crime Tuesday presents:  Skyring Water: Cold War Spies & Family Ties with Researcher/Author Beau L'Amour!Louis and Beau L'Amour present a collaboration across time, an epic novel of Cold War suspense, as a pair of unlikely heroes, a woman without a name, and the undefeated agents of the Third Reich find themselves locked in a deadly race to control the greatest secret of the 20th century.1961. The world is on the brink of nuclear war. Walls are dividing East and West. Empires are crumbling. And in Barcelona, chaos is unleashed when a rogue officer of the East German STASI attempts to blackmail a pair of struggling arms dealers. The secret—30 tons of stolen gold hidden in an icebound wilderness at the end of the world.Mike Fowler is a former Navy salvage diver and OSS assassin. Anton Voss is an expatriate German scientist whose past grows darker the closer anyone looks. Once they might have been enemies, yet the two share an inseparable bond; they have saved one another's lives. But all of that is put at risk when Mike discovers Anton standing over a midnight visitor with a gun in his hand.Now they're on the run, allied with gangsters, pursued by the CIA, Israeli intelligence, and a shadowy cabal bent on creating an invisible empire. The trail leads from the rain-soaked docks of Marseilles to the futuristic towers of Caracas and the ruins of a secret island laboratory in Argentine Patagonia. The only way for Mike Fowler to save his oldest friends and the woman he loves is to unlock a decades-old mystery buried in his partner's Nazi past . . . before it destroys them all.On today's TCT, we sit down with Beau L'Amour to talk about his father, Louis' legacy, some of Beau's best childhood memories of North Dakota, How the idea and the final book, Skyring Water came together.  And, we discuss the rich tapestry of plotlines and characters that are interwoven throughout this timeless new classic! Get your copy of "Skyring Water" here:  https://bit.ly/4ubENUXLearn more about the legacy of Louis L'Amour, order Louis' books, and more here: https://louislamour.com/Find out more about Beau L'Amour here:  http://beaulamour.com/PLUS DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS W/JESSICA FREEBURG!Check out the arrest video of the one-armed woman who was ticketed for being on her cell phone while driving.... with the hand she doesn't have! : https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-news-viral-tiktok-charges-dismissed-for-woman-without-right-hand-cited-for-holding-phone-while-driving-south-florida-texting-while-driving-wireless-communication-deviceJessica Freeburg is offering a new program on her website! STOP SHRINKING: A 30 Day Path to Calm Inner Authority is for everyone who finds themselves:- Overthinking- People Pleasing- Replaying Conversations for hours- Shrinking when you want to speak- Reacting when you wish you had stayed calm.THIS COURSE WAS CREATED FOR YOU! Find out more here:  https://www.jessicafreeburg.com/stop-shrinkingCheck out Jessica Freeburg's website and get tickets to her events here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/and check out Jess on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwritesFor the first time, get ALL NEW TRUE CRIME TUESDAY GEAR!  Represent your favorite true crime podcast in style! There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! Check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps!and subscribe to the Darkness Radio YouTube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis#crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #louislamour #beaulamour #skyringwater #mikefowler #crimefiction #spythriller #coldwarspies #worldwarII #nazis #mossad #antonvoss #nicole #jackjohnson #heinrichhartmann #ottoskorzeny #surpriseendings #cubanrevolution #raisingsubmarines #assault #murder #armssmuggling   #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor  #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #airplanecrimes #sexcrimes 

True Crime Tuesday presents:  Skyring Water: Cold War Spies & Family Ties with Researcher/Author Beau L'Amour!Louis and Beau L'Amour present a collaboration across time, an epic novel of Cold War suspense, as a pair of unlikely heroes, a woman without a name, and the undefeated agents of the Third Reich find themselves locked in a deadly race to control the greatest secret of the 20th century.1961. The world is on the brink of nuclear war. Walls are dividing East and West. Empires are crumbling. And in Barcelona, chaos is unleashed when a rogue officer of the East German STASI attempts to blackmail a pair of struggling arms dealers. The secret—30 tons of stolen gold hidden in an icebound wilderness at the end of the world.Mike Fowler is a former Navy salvage diver and OSS assassin. Anton Voss is an expatriate German scientist whose past grows darker the closer anyone looks. Once they might have been enemies, yet the two share an inseparable bond; they have saved one another's lives. But all of that is put at risk when Mike discovers Anton standing over a midnight visitor with a gun in his hand.Now they're on the run, allied with gangsters, pursued by the CIA, Israeli intelligence, and a shadowy cabal bent on creating an invisible empire. The trail leads from the rain-soaked docks of Marseilles to the futuristic towers of Caracas and the ruins of a secret island laboratory in Argentine Patagonia. The only way for Mike Fowler to save his oldest friends and the woman he loves is to unlock a decades-old mystery buried in his partner's Nazi past . . . before it destroys them all.On today's TCT, we sit down with Beau L'Amour to talk about his father, Louis' legacy, some of Beau's best childhood memories of North Dakota, How the idea and the final book, Skyring Water came together.  And, we discuss the rich tapestry of plotlines and characters that are interwoven throughout this timeless new classic! Get your copy of "Skyring Water" here:  https://bit.ly/4ubENUXLearn more about the legacy of Louis L'Amour, order Louis' books, and more here: https://louislamour.com/Find out more about Beau L'Amour here:  http://beaulamour.com/PLUS DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS W/JESSICA FREEBURG!Check out the arrest video of the one-armed woman who was ticketed for being on her cell phone while driving.... with the hand she doesn't have! : https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-news-viral-tiktok-charges-dismissed-for-woman-without-right-hand-cited-for-holding-phone-while-driving-south-florida-texting-while-driving-wireless-communication-deviceJessica Freeburg is offering a new program on her website! STOP SHRINKING: A 30 Day Path to Calm Inner Authority is for everyone who finds themselves:- Overthinking- People Pleasing- Replaying Conversations for hours- Shrinking when you want to speak- Reacting when you wish you had stayed calm.THIS COURSE WAS CREATED FOR YOU! Find out more here:  https://www.jessicafreeburg.com/stop-shrinkingCheck out Jessica Freeburg's website and get tickets to her events here:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/and check out Jess on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwritesFor the first time, get ALL NEW TRUE CRIME TUESDAY GEAR!  Represent your favorite true crime podcast in style! There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! Check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps!and subscribe to the Darkness Radio YouTube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis#crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #louislamour #beaulamour #skyringwater #mikefowler #crimefiction #spythriller #coldwarspies #worldwarII #nazis #mossad #antonvoss #nicole #jackjohnson #heinrichhartmann #ottoskorzeny #surpriseendings #cubanrevolution #raisingsubmarines #assault #murder #armssmuggling   #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor  #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #airplanecrimes #sexcrimes 

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guests David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira meets H.P. Lovecraft) and Paul Pakler (co-host – Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties, writer - Hobo Code) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Children of Men (2006) in light of the feature film's 20th anniversary, with topics including how the film reads differently two decades later, the religious symbolism in the film, the drastic differences between the film and the novel that inspired it, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Children of Men abound in this panel discussion!)

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Harvesting Harmony: Mending Family Ties in Toscana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-05-31-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole primaverile splendeva nel cielo azzurro sopra il frantoio di famiglia in Toscana.En: The spring sun shone in the blue sky above the family olive mill in Toscana.It: Gli ulivi si estendevano a perdita d'occhio con tronchi nodosi e foglie verdi polverose.En: The olive trees stretched out as far as the eye could see, with gnarled trunks and dusty green leaves.It: L'aria profumava di terra fresca e olive.En: The air smelled of fresh earth and olives.It: Giulia osservava l'oliveto con la speranza che questo incontro di famiglia potesse portare pace.En: Giulia watched the olive grove with the hope that this family gathering could bring peace.It: Giulia aveva organizzato il raduno come occasione di riconciliazione.En: Giulia had organized the gathering as an occasion for reconciliation.It: Matteo, suo fratello, era ancora arrabbiato con Luca, il cugino che cercava di riconquistare il rispetto perduto.En: Matteo, her brother, was still angry with Luca, the cousin trying to regain lost respect.It: L'ultima discussione familiare aveva lasciato cicatrici, e Giulia desiderava ardentemente ripararle.En: The last family argument had left scars, and Giulia was eager to mend them.It: Decise di iniziare con un'attività semplice: la raccolta delle olive.En: She decided to start with a simple activity: olive harvesting.It: Tutti si ritrovarono sotto gli ulivi.En: Everyone gathered under the olive trees.It: "È tempo di lavorare insieme," propose Giulia con un sorriso.En: "It's time to work together," proposed Giulia with a smile.It: Matteo sbuffò ma acconsentì, mentre Luca annuiva, speranzoso.En: Matteo snorted but agreed, while Luca nodded, hopeful.It: La giornata procedeva tranquilla.En: The day proceeded peacefully.It: Le risate calme si mescolavano con il suono delle olive che cadevano nei cestini.En: Calm laughter mixed with the sound of olives falling into baskets.It: Ma presto, la tensione tra Matteo e Luca riemerse.En: But soon, the tension between Matteo and Luca resurfaced.It: Matteo, con un ramo d'ulivo in mano, si avvicinò a Luca.En: Matteo, with an olive branch in hand, approached Luca.It: "Ancora credi di poter risolvere tutto così facilmente?"En: "Do you still think you can resolve everything so easily?"It: domandò con tono accusatorio.En: he asked with an accusatory tone.It: Luca abbassò lo sguardo, le sue mani tremavano leggermente.En: Luca looked down, his hands trembling slightly.It: "Sto cercando di dimostrare che sono cambiato," rispose con voce sincera.En: "I'm trying to show that I've changed," he replied sincerely.It: Gli occhi gli si riempirono di speranza.En: Hope filled his eyes.It: Giulia accorse rapidamente.En: Giulia quickly intervened.It: "Aspettate," disse, mettendosi tra i due.En: "Wait," she said, putting herself between the two.It: "Luca sta cercando di fare la cosa giusta.En: "Luca is trying to do the right thing.It: Matteo, non possiamo rimanere prigionieri del passato.En: Matteo, we can't remain prisoners of the past.It: Facciamo un passo avanti insieme."En: Let's take a step forward together."It: Matteo sospirò profondamente, osservando il volto genuino di Luca e il calore negli occhi di sua sorella.En: Matteo sighed deeply, observing the genuine face of Luca and the warmth in his sister's eyes.It: Un momento di silenzio cadde sul gruppo.En: A moment of silence fell over the group.It: Poi, piano piano, Matteo lasciò cadere il rancore come le olive nei cestini.En: Then, slowly, Matteo let go of the resentment like olives dropping into baskets.It: "Va bene," ammise alla fine, continuando a guardare Luca.En: "Alright," he admitted in the end, continuing to look at Luca.It: "Proviamoci."En: "Let's give it a try."It: La giornata terminò mentre il sole calava, dipingendo di rosso il cielo sopra le colline.En: The day ended as the sun set, painting the sky red above the hills.It: Giulia si sentì sollevata, sapendo di aver aiutato a ricucire almeno una parte del legame familiare.En: Giulia felt relieved, knowing she had helped mend at least part of the family bond.It: Matteo si avvicinò a Luca, battendogli una pacca sulla spalla, mentre entrambi sorridevano.En: Matteo approached Luca, giving him a pat on the shoulder, while both smiled.It: Nel cuore di Giulia, un nuovo senso di fiducia nasceva.En: In Giulia's heart, a new sense of trust was born.It: Aveva messo un seme di unità e perdono in quella giornata primaverile tra gli ulivi.En: She had sown a seed of unity and forgiveness on that spring day among the olive trees.It: Mentre tornavano verso casa, Giulia sapeva che la loro famiglia era più forte di prima.En: As they returned home, Giulia knew their family was stronger than before. Vocabulary Words:spring: la primaverasun: il solefrantoio: the olive milltrunks: i tronchignarled: nodosiearth: la terragrove: l'olivetoreconciliation: la riconciliazionerespect: il rispettoargument: la discussionescars: le cicatriciharvesting: la raccoltabaskets: i cestinibranch: il ramoaccusatory: accusatorioresolve: risolverehands: le manitrembling: tremavanosincerely: con voce sinceraprisoners: i prigionieriresentment: il rancorepeacefully: tranquillahopeful: speranzosogathering: l'incontrotrust: la fiduciaunity: l'unitàforgiveness: il perdonohills: le collinebond: il legamepat: la pacca

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sunset Confessions: An Amalfi Coast Family Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-30-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Lyset fra den avtagende ettermiddagssola badet kysten i et gyllent skinn.En: The light from the waning afternoon sun bathed the coast in a golden glow.No: Amalfi-kysten bredte seg ut foran Elin, som sto alene på balkongen.En: The Amalfi Coast stretched out in front of Elin, who stood alone on the balcony.No: De hvite og pastellmalte husene klamret seg til de dramatiske klippene, og det azurblå havet glitret i horisonten.En: The white and pastel-painted houses clung to the dramatic cliffs, and the azure sea glittered on the horizon.No: Våren hadde kommet for fullt, både i naturen og i Elins liv, følte hun, men en viss uro kostet på innsiden.En: Spring had come in full force, both in nature and in Elin's life, she felt, but a certain unease lingered inside.No: Elin hadde reist til Italia for en familiegjenforening.En: Elin had traveled to Italy for a family reunion.No: Hun tenkte at denne turen kunne være en god anledning til å knytte sterkere bånd med familien.En: She thought that this trip could be a good opportunity to strengthen bonds with her family.No: Men hun bar på en hemmelighet – ønsket om å flytte utenlands og starte på nytt.En: But she carried a secret—the desire to move abroad and start anew.No: Hun hadde ennå ikke sagt det til noen.En: She had not yet told anyone.No: Nede på terrassen lo og pratet familien livlig.En: Down on the terrace, the family laughed and chatted lively.No: Elins yngre bror, Magnus, var der, alltid med et smil og en kvikk kommentar.En: Elin's younger brother, Magnus, was there, always with a smile and a witty comment.No: Han var virkelig alles favoritt.En: He was truly everyone's favorite.No: Så var det moren deres, Sigrid, som passet på at alle hadde det bra og at de gamle familietradisjonene, som å samles til middag, ble holdt i hevd.En: Then there was their mother, Sigrid, who ensured everyone was doing well and that the old family traditions, such as gathering for dinner, were upheld.No: Elin visste ikke hvordan hun skulle ta det opp.En: Elin didn't know how to bring it up.No: Hun fryktet å skuffe, spesielt moren.En: She feared disappointing, especially her mother.No: Mer enn noe annet ønsket hun seg støtte.En: More than anything, she wished for support.No: Kanskje Magnus kunne forstå?En: Perhaps Magnus could understand?No: Hun bestemte seg for å snakke med ham den kvelden.En: She decided to speak with him that evening.No: Mens solen forsvant i horisonten, trakk Elin Magnus til siden.En: As the sun disappeared on the horizon, Elin pulled Magnus aside.No: "Magnus, jeg må fortelle deg noe," begynte hun nølende.En: "Magnus, I need to tell you something," she began hesitantly.No: "Kom igjen, si det," svarte han oppmuntrende.En: "Go ahead, say it," he replied encouragingly.No: Han hadde alltid vært en god lytter.En: He had always been a good listener.No: "Jeg vurderer å flytte utenlands," sa hun sakte, mens hun så etter hans reaksjon.En: "I'm considering moving abroad," she said slowly, watching for his reaction.No: "Jeg vil starte på nytt.En: "I want to start over."No: "Magnus så på henne med overraskelse, men så smilte han.En: Magnus looked at her with surprise, but then he smiled.No: "Elin, det er fantastisk!En: "Elin, that's fantastic!No: Hvorfor har du ikke sagt noe før?En: Why haven't you said anything before?"No: "Hun trakk på skuldrene, lettet, men fortsatt nervøs.En: She shrugged, relieved but still nervous.No: "Jeg var redd for hvordan mamma ville ta det.En: "I was afraid of how mom would take it."No: ""Du vet at hun bare vil ditt beste," svarte Magnus mykt.En: "You know she only wants the best for you," Magnus replied gently.No: "Men du burde fortelle henne.En: "But you should tell her."No: "Elin visste han hadde rett.En: Elin knew he was right.No: Da kvelden kom, og solnedgangen malte himmelen rosa og oransje, samlet familien seg til middag.En: As evening came and the sunset painted the sky pink and orange, the family gathered for dinner.No: Sigrid reiste seg for å holde en liten toast.En: Sigrid stood up to make a small toast.No: Elin kjente en bølge av mot fylle henne.En: Elin felt a wave of courage fill her.No: "Før vi skåler," sa Elin plutselig, "jeg har noe jeg vil dele.En: "Before we toast," Elin suddenly said, "I have something I want to share."No: "Alle snudde seg mot henne, og rommet stille avventet hennes ord.En: Everyone turned toward her, and the room quietly awaited her words.No: "Jeg vil flytte utenlands.En: "I want to move abroad.No: Jeg tror det er det rette for meg nå.En: I think it's the right thing for me now."No: "Det fulgte en kort stillhet, deretter et utrop fra Magnus og en overrasket gisp fra Sigrid.En: A short silence followed, then an exclamation from Magnus and a surprised gasp from Sigrid.No: Så kom ordene hun trengte å høre.En: Then came the words she needed to hear.No: "Vi støtter deg, Elin.En: "We support you, Elin.No: Vi vil alltid være her, uansett hvor du er," sa Sigrid, overveldende følelser i stemmen.En: We'll always be here, no matter where you are," Sigrid said, overwhelming emotion in her voice.No: Lettelsen flommet gjennom Elin, som om luften luktet friskere, sitrontrærne blomstret enda vakrere.En: Relief flooded through Elin, as if the air smelled fresher, the lemon trees bloomed even more beautifully.No: Hun smilte, trygg i vissheten om at hennes familie, hennes grunnfjell, ville stå støtt.En: She smiled, secure in the knowledge that her family, her bedrock, would stand firm.No: Sammen skålte de for hverandre – for nåtiden, for det ukjente og for kjærligheten som alltid ville være til stede.En: Together, they toasted to each other—for the present, for the unknown, and for the love that would always be present. Vocabulary Words:waning: avtagendecoast: kystenpastel-painted: pastellmalteclung: klamretazure: azurblåhorizon: horisontenunease: urolinger: kostereunion: gjenforeningbonds: båndsecret: hemmelighetopportunity: anledningterrace: terrassenwitty: kvikkupheld: hevddisappointing: skuffewavering: avventetshrugged: trakkflooded: flommetbedrock: grunnfjellencouragingly: oppmuntrendehesitantly: nølendeexclamation: utropgasp: gispoverwhelming: overveldendesecure: tryggtoast: skålerabroad: utenlandsgentle: myktpresent: nåværende

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Bonding Beyond Balaton: A Sibling Journey of Growth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-05-16-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavaszi nap első sugarai átsütöttek a felhőkön, megvilágítva a Balatonhoz vezető tájat, ahogyan Áron, Réka és Zsófia a családi autóba szálltak.En: The first rays of the spring sun shone through the clouds, illuminating the landscape leading to Balaton as Áron, Réka, and Zsófia got into the family car.Hu: A reggeli harmat még ott pihent a virágokon és fűszálakon, amelyekkel teli volt a lassan húzódó országút széle.En: The morning dew still rested on the flowers and blades of grass lining the edges of the slowly stretching country road.Hu: A három testvér úton volt a híres magyar tó felé, de nemcsak a tavat, hanem valami többet is kerestek.En: The three siblings were on their way to the famous Hungarian lake, but they were searching for more than just the lake itself.Hu: Áron, a legfiatalabb, kíváncsian figyelte a tájat.En: Áron, the youngest, observed the landscape with curiosity.Hu: Élénk és optimista volt, bár úgy érezte, gyakran elsikkad a véleménye.En: He was lively and optimistic, though he often felt his opinion went unnoticed.Hu: Réka, az idősebb testvér, életerővel teli, ugyanakkor felelősségteljesen tartotta össze a családot.En: Réka, the older sibling, was full of vitality and also responsibly held the family together.Hu: Zsófia, a középső, igyekezett mindkét testvér közötti egyensúlyt fenntartani, de közben vágyott arra, hogy különlegessé váljon.En: Zsófia, the middle child, tried to maintain balance between her two siblings but yearned to become special.Hu: Miközben az autó a Balaton felé tartott, Áron próbált részt venni a családi beszélgetésekben.En: As the car headed towards Balaton, Áron tried to participate in the family conversations.Hu: Beszélni akart a hétvégére tervezett programokról, arról, hogy hova kirándulhatnak, mit nézhetnek meg.En: He wanted to talk about the plans for the weekend, where they could go hiking, and what they could see.Hu: A többiek azonban csak rálegyintettek, vagy figyelmen kívül hagyták.En: However, the others just brushed him off or ignored him.Hu: Az utazás közepén a kocsi hirtelen leállt.En: In the middle of the journey, the car suddenly stalled.Hu: Réka idegesen kérdezte, mi történt.En: Réka anxiously asked what had happened.Hu: Zsófia próbálta megnyugtatni őket, míg Áron egy hirtelen ötlettel előállva kijelentette, hogy ő megpróbál segítséget szerezni.En: Zsófia tried to calm them down, while Áron, suddenly inspired, declared that he would try to get help.Hu: A többiek haboztak, de nem volt sok választásuk.En: The others hesitated but had little choice.Hu: Áron kilépett a kocsiból, és elhatározta, hogy bizonyít.En: Áron stepped out of the car, determined to prove himself.Hu: Ahogyan Áron a közelben lakó emberektől kért segítséget, a többiek az autó mellett maradtak.En: As Áron sought help from the nearby residents, the others stayed by the car.Hu: Eleinte nehezére esett szót érteni a falubeliekkel, de kitartott.En: Initially, he struggled to communicate with the villagers, but he persevered.Hu: Réka és Zsófia némán nézték, hogyan próbálja megoldani a helyzetet.En: Réka and Zsófia watched silently as he tried to resolve the situation.Hu: Amikor Áron visszatért, elmesélte, hogyan talált egy közeli műhelyt, akik esetleg meg tudják javítani az autót.En: When Áron returned, he recounted how he found a nearby workshop that might be able to fix the car.Hu: Azonban az ügy nem ment zökkenőmentesen.En: However, the matter didn't go smoothly.Hu: Áron többszöri próbálkozás után is kudarcot vallott, ami feszültséget okozott.En: Despite Áron's repeated attempts, he failed, which caused tension.Hu: Réka végül türelmét vesztve kérdőre vonta Áront, amiért beleártja magát a dolgokba.En: Réka, eventually losing her patience, confronted Áron about meddling in things.Hu: Zsófia a két testvér közé állt, próbálva békíteni őket, de ekkor felszínre törtek a régen elfojtott érzések.En: Zsófia stood between the two siblings, trying to mediate, but long-repressed feelings surfaced.Hu: Végül Réka és Zsófia is rájöttek, hogy Áron tényleg csak segíteni akart.En: In the end, Réka and Zsófia realized that Áron truly just wanted to help.Hu: Együtt fogtak hozzá megjavítani a hibát, és közösen, kitartóan dolgoztak.En: Together, they began to repair the fault, working persistently as a team.Hu: Az út végül folytatódott, és elérték a Balaton partját.En: The journey eventually continued, and they reached the shores of Balaton.Hu: A tó látványa csodálatos volt, és a testvérek végre megnyugodtak.En: The sight of the lake was magnificent, and the siblings finally relaxed.Hu: Áron, bár fáradt volt, elégedetten mosolygott.En: Though Áron was tired, he smiled contentedly.Hu: Érezte, hogy az apró változtatások, amelyeket a családi dinamikában elindított, hosszú távon javítani fogják a kapcsolatukat.En: He felt that the small changes he initiated in the family dynamics would improve their relationship in the long run.Hu: A család együtt tölthette el a napot a Balaton partján, újra felfedezve egymás értékeit.En: The family spent the day together on the shores of Balaton, rediscovering each other's values.Hu: Áron végül megerősödve, magabiztosan tért haza, tudva, hogy hangja végre hallatszott.En: Áron, ultimately strengthened and confident, returned home knowing that his voice was finally heard. Vocabulary Words:rays: sugaraiilluminating: megvilágítvadew: harmatblades: fűszálakonstretching: húzódósiblings: testvércuriosity: kíváncsianoptimistic: optimizmusopinion: véleményevitality: életerővelresponsibly: felelősségteljesenbalance: egyensúlytyearned: vágyotthiking: kirándulhatnakbrushed off: rálegyintettekstalled: leálltanxiously: idegesendeclared: kijelentettehesitated: haboztakpersevered: kitartottrecounted: elmesélteworkshop: műhelytsmoothly: zökkenőmentesentension: feszültségetpatience: türelmétmeddling: beleártjamediate: békítenirepressed: elfojtottpersistently: kitartóanmagnificent: csodálatos

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Teahouse Tears: Finding Strength in Vulnerability & Family Ties Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-05-16-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这个凉爽的春日下午，整个家族在古雅的茶馆里聚集。En: On this cool spring afternoon, the entire family gathered in a quaint teahouse.Zh: 茶馆里弥漫着新茶的淡雅香气，木质窗棂间流转着温暖的阳光。En: The teahouse was filled with the delicate fragrance of fresh tea, and warm sunlight streamed through the wooden lattice windows.Zh: 这是劳动节后的第一次家庭聚会，大家正围坐在一张低矮的圆桌旁。En: It was the first family gathering after Labor Day, and everyone was seated around a low round table.Zh: 家豪坐在角落里，脸上挂着自信的笑容，但他的心却如波涛般起伏不定。En: Jiahao sat in the corner, wearing a confident smile, but his heart was as tumultuous as ocean waves.Zh: 他想让家人知道他的成就，可是内心的惶恐又让他犹豫不决。En: He wanted to share his achievements with his family, yet the inner fear left him hesitating.Zh: 明月坐在他的旁边，她微笑着试图缓解四周紧绷的气氛。En: Mingyue sat beside him, smiling in an attempt to ease the tense atmosphere around them.Zh: 作为家中的调解者，她总是想方设法地让家庭保持和谐，而这次也不例外。En: As the mediator in the family, she always sought ways to maintain harmony, and this time was no exception.Zh: 心宇坐在另一边，面色苍白。En: Xinyu sat on the other side, looking pale.Zh: 他是家中最小的，背负着长辈们的期望，感到无比的压力。En: Being the youngest, he bore the expectations of the elders and felt immense pressure.Zh: 今天他特别安静，比平常更加沉默，似乎有什么压在心头。En: He was particularly quiet today, more silent than usual, as if something weighed heavily on his mind.Zh: 随着茶水的升腾，热气在空中飘散，心宇开始感到胸口闷痛，呼吸变得急促。En: As the tea brewed and steam wafted through the air, Xinyu began to feel a tightness in his chest, and his breathing became rapid.Zh: 他的视线变得模糊，思绪开始不受控制地飘远。En: His vision blurred, and his thoughts started drifting uncontrollably.Zh: 家豪注意到了弟弟的异常。En: Jiahao noticed his brother's unusual state.Zh: 他放下了平日的伪装，走过去握住心宇的手，温声问道：“你还好吗？”En: He set aside his usual facade and went over to hold Xinyu's hand, gently asking, "Are you okay?"Zh: 这一刻，明月也放下了负担，走到两兄弟身边。En: At this moment, Mingyue also set aside her burdens and walked over to the two brothers.Zh: 她环顾四周，发现有些话已经刻不容缓。En: She looked around and realized that some words could no longer wait to be said.Zh: “家里对心宇太多期望了。En: "The family has too many expectations for Xinyu.Zh: 也许我们都需要彼此更多的理解和支持。”她坚定地说。En: Perhaps we all need more understanding and support for each other," she said firmly.Zh: 心宇在家豪与明月的支持下，终于忍不住释放了心中的情绪：“我有时候不知道自己能不能达到大家的期望，En: With the support of Jiahao and Mingyue, Xinyu could no longer hold back his emotions: "Sometimes I don't know if I can meet everyone's expectations.Zh: 我只是想被理解。”泪水不经意间滚落。En: I just want to be understood." Tears rolled down inadvertently.Zh: 这场突如其来的情绪爆发让整个家庭愕然，也带来了意料之外的坦诚对话。En: This unexpected emotional outburst stunned the entire family but also led to an unanticipated yet candid conversation.Zh: 家豪渐渐明白，勇于袒露脆弱远比隐藏不安更有力量。En: Jiahao gradually realized that having the courage to reveal vulnerability was far more powerful than hiding insecurities.Zh: 明月意识到，沟通才是维系家庭和睦的关键。En: Mingyue realized that communication was the key to maintaining family harmony.Zh: 心宇在释怀后，感受到一种久违的安心和希望，因为他知道，不论如何，他的家人会一直支持着他。En: After his release, Xinyu felt a long-lost sense of peace and hope, because he knew that, no matter what, his family would always support him.Zh: 茶馆依旧宁静，阳光依旧温暖，家人的心却更加紧密地连结在一起。En: The teahouse remained tranquil, the sunlight remained warm, yet the hearts of the family were more closely connected.Zh: 会议变成了一次理解和爱的开始，让困扰已久的家庭关系迈出了第一步。En: The gathering turned into a beginning of understanding and love, taking the first step in resolving the long-standing family issues. Vocabulary Words:quaint: 古雅的fragrance: 香气lattice: 窗棂gathering: 聚会tumultuous: 起伏不定hesitating: 犹豫不决mediator: 调解者harmony: 和谐pale: 苍白的immense: 无比的wafted: 飘散tightness: 闷痛facade: 伪装unusual: 异常inadvertently: 不经意间emotional: 情绪outburst: 爆发candid: 坦诚vulnerability: 脆弱insecurities: 不安maintaining: 维系tranquil: 宁静connected: 连结resolve: 解决drifting: 飘远burdens: 负担expectations: 期望release: 释怀support: 支持troubled: 困扰

Houston street hustler Jugg sits down with to tell the unbelievable story of how he helped fuel the hydrocodone pill explosion across Louisiana and Texas during the early opioid epidemic. From moving thousands of pills a week out of Houston pain clinics to watching entire communities fall into addiction, Jugg gives a raw firsthand account of the rise of “lean culture,” pill trafficking, doctor shopping, Roxy 30s, and the transition into today's fentanyl crisis. In this interview, Jugg breaks down: -How Houston pain clinics operated during the opioid boom -Making millions trafficking hydrocodone and Roxy pills -Drug culture in Houston and Louisiana in the 2000s -The rise of lean, syrup, and pill addiction -Corrupt clinics, pharmacies, and doctor shopping -Prison, street politics, and surviving the game -Why fentanyl changed everything -His life after prison running trucking businesses and podcasts This is one of the wildest untold stories from the Southern opioid epidemic — straight from someone who lived it. Go Support Jugg! IG: https://www.instagram.com/juggwdh YouTube: @wdhtv2 This Episode Is #Sponsored By Superpower! Head to https://superpower.com and use code CONNECT at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Hims! To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/connect Prescription required. See website for details and important safety information. Sildenafil is the generic version of Viagra®. Viagra® is a registered trademark of Viatris Specialty LLC. Hims is not affiliated with or endorsed by Viatris. Hell Fresh! Go to https://hellofresh.com/connect10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. That's HelloFresh dot com slash connect10fm to Get 10 Free Meals + free breakfast for Life. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Ground Floor of the Pill Game 01:45 Introducing Jugg: Origins & Early Hustle 03:30 Family Ties & Teenage Hustling 05:27 Crack, Pills & Generational Drug Shifts 08:17 The Houston Move & Pain Clinics 11:17 The Hydrocodone Boom 14:07 The Pill Market: Operations & Economics 19:07 Scaling Up: Distribution, Profits & Players 20:45 This Episode Is Sponsored By Superpower 232:29 From Weed to Pills: Business Evolution 28:07 Doctor Shopping & Law Enforcement Crackdown 29:56 This Episode Is Sponsored By Hims 31:38 Switching to Roxys & New Market Challenges 35:37 Effects on Community & Pill Culture 39:34 This Episode Is Sponsored By Hello Fresh 41:05 The Pharmacy System & Regulatory Changes 45:07 Crossing Over: Racial Lines & Generational Impact 48:57 Legal Troubles & Escalating Risks 53:07 Prison Time & Lessons Learned 01:00:17 Fake Pills & Fentanyl Danger 01:04:57 Rap Life vs. Hustle Life 01:10:47 Life after the Game: Trucking & Entrepreneurship 01:14:57 Logistics, Trucking, and Felon-Friendly Careers 01:19:17 Reflections, Community & Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 402 - S17 E8: Rachel Alejandro & Carlos Santa Maria: 16 Years of Opposites Attracting & Moving to Spain (Part 1)

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's IN UNISON chorus this weekend debuts a commission from composer Nathalie Joachim inspired by family dynamics.

We're glad you are joining our discussion on the hidden complexities of kinship care and discover how faith, community, and wisdom can transform the way we care for children through the foster care system. We're exploring critical aspects family support in complex situations involving kinship care including the pressures on CPS, the need for equipping kinship caregivers to care for kids from hard places.As child welfare systems evolve, so do the tensions between maintaining biological bonds and seeking the best for the child's safety and well-being. Herbie Newell, Chelsea Sobolik, and Rick Morton delve into the realities of kinship care—uncovering the heartbreaking stories of children caught in systemic challenges, while emphasizing the importance of preparation, humility, and the church's role in restoring hope. You'll discover how courts are rethinking placement priorities, the importance of culturally sensitive parenting, and how community and faith-based solutions can fill critical gaps.We break down practical ways to support kinship families—from resource provision to advocating for policies that prioritize the child's best interest. You'll gain insight into the moral and biblical foundations that compel us to see every child as made in God's image and to foster a church that advocates and cares across cultural and racial lines. This episode reveals why common sense, prayer, and active compassion are the most powerful tools in transforming child welfare from the inside out.Whether you're a foster parent, church leader, policymaker, or concerned citizen, this conversation challenges you to examine your role in transforming a broken system into a network of love, support, and justice. If you believe every child deserves a safe, loving family—and that the Church has a vital part to play—then this episode is a must-listen.Join us around the table as we explore the intersections of faith, policy, and compassion in fostering resilient, healthy families. Because caring for vulnerable children isn't just a system—it's a calling.00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Kinship Care02:09 - How Faith Shapes Our View of Family & Child Welfare03:30 - Defining Family: Truth, Flourishing, and Broken Systems05:08 - Why One-Size-Fits-All Policy Fails Vulnerable Children08:29 - The Preparation Gap in Kinship vs. Foster Care09:32 - How the Church Can Resource Kinship Families10:40 - Real Story: When Kinship Care Goes Wrong14:18 - Policy Perspective: Best Interest of the Child16:30 - HHS "A Home for Every Child" Initiative Explained19:29 - Why the Church Reaches Where Government Cannot21:42 - NY Appeals Court Case: Kinship Placement Rights24:46 - Foster Care vs. Kinship: A False Either/Or Choice27:51 - Closing Takeaway: Prayer as the First Response30:21 - 3 Practical Ways to Advocate for Kids in Care32:47 - Final Challenge: Open Your Eyes to Families Around You

Happy Mother's Day to all the great moms past and present.We celebrate that very special person in our lives that is the glue that keeps our family and all that is dear, together.Today's episode features Boyz II Men, Jermaine Jackson, 2Pac, The Intruders, Jill Scott and many more!DJ Rhythm Dee hosts a recurring segment known as the Black Magic Sounds. The show will feature the smooth grooves of Jazz, Neo-Soul, as well as Funk, R&B, Disco, Soulful House, Slow Jams, and anything that moves you. It's all about feeling the music and hearing some tracks that were forgotten or entirely new to you.Let's take this time and celebrate mom through Music!DJ Rhythm DeePLAYLIST1. Mama Used To Say (American Remix)/Junior2. I'll Always Love My Mama/The Intruders3. Friends & Family f/Snoop Dogg/The Isley Brothers4. All My People (Boogie Back Remix)/Kindred The Family Soul5. A Song For Mama/Boyz II Men6. Dear Mama (Remix) f/Anthony Hamilton/2Pac7. Family Reunion/Jill Scott8. Family Reunion/The O'Jays9. 2300 Jackson Street/The Jacksons10. Grandma's Hands/Bill Withers11. Patches/Clarence Carter12. Family Affair/Sly & The Family Stone13. My Little Love/Adele14. Oh Mother/Jermaine Jackson15. Beautiful (For Alia)/Teena Marie16. Isn't She Lovely/Stevie Wonder17. We Are Family (Sure is Pure Remix)/Sister Sledge

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Adele Royce, author of the book Slipper Girl. Adele Royce holds a BA in English from Arizona State University, where she graduated magna cum laude. Her published novels include Camera Ready, Princess Smile, and For Position Only, which was a BookLife by Publishers Weekly Editor's Pick, and Summer's Blood, which received the coveted Kirkus starred review. An advertising and PR executive, Adele spent most of her career on the Las Vegas Strip, an experience that gave color to her latest novel, Slipper Girl. She is currently working on the sequel to Slipper Girl as well as Deadly Sins, a collection of short stories.   Adele owns a marketing consulting firm in San Diego, California, where she resides with her husband and two cats.   In my book review, I stated Slipper Girl is a contemporary fiction by ​Adele Royce​. Although this is the second in the series, one doesn't have to read the first book to know what is going on in the second. We meet Skylar, a Vice President of Marketing, but soon learn she has a past she'd rather keep hidden. And she's able to do just that until her estranged mother shows up in Las Vegas and threatens to topple everything Skylar has built.   I loved Skylar, the self-made woman who feels she must be perfect to atone for her past. And then, when her past came blasting in, I instinctively understood that she felt she had nowhere to turn. When blackmail and deception come rushing in, she doesn't know who to trust, so she simply trusts herself - even when I was begging her to call her father!   If you love a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, has redemption and resilience, and shows you that family bonds are not to be messed with, then you'll love this story!   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   You can follow Author Adele Royce Website: https://adeleroyce.com/ FB: @AdeleRoyceAuthor X: @Adele_Royce IG: @adele_royce_author   Purchase Slipper Girl on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3PaX5Xv Ebook: https://amzn.to/4d9qT0w   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #adeleroyce #slippergirl # #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

The hosts open with jokes and weekend recaps, including dates, grilling, cleaning, and taking kids to Dave & Buster's, before discussing how social media and good weather create pressure to go out. They reflect on attending funerals, how Black communities try to celebrate life, and how extended family traditions and reunions are fading, leading many to “make” their own family while navigating tense relatives. Tune in for the rest!00:00 Cold Open Greetings01:24 Weather Fits and Leg Day02:25 Weekend Recaps and Dates05:21 Social Media and Getting Outside06:34 Funerals and Coping With Humor09:50 Family Ties and Community18:15 Viral Clip Breakdown20:53 Handling Comments and Haters24:01 Bedroom Talk and Communication28:28 Preferences and Learning Bodies30:41 Awkward Bedroom Pause31:48 Talk About Preferences32:20 Huh Ruins The Mood33:07 Anal Stories Debate35:38 History And Hygiene36:46 Pick A Bad Smell38:20 Mildew Wins Arguments49:19 Sweat And School Tales56:06 Streamer Abuse Scandal01:00:37 When Is Self Defense01:02:50 Restrain Or Call Cops01:04:49 Subduing Gets Debated01:09:26 Accountability And Limits01:14:28 Chyna Admits Smacking01:19:21 Leaving And Boundaries01:23:10 Arguing Without Low Blows01:27:44 Emotional Leadership Roles01:33:52 Wrap Up And Plugs

What's up, dudes? Andy Williams is back, and he's chaperoning the NBC kids in Europe once again! Mike Westfall of Advent Calendar House and Tim Babb from Can't Wait for Christmas are with me to talk “Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Easter in Rome!”Apparently, Andy Williams wanted to spend spring in Europe, so he gathered his friends from NBC and met them in Rome. They take a horse drawn carriage, sing a song, then go their separate ways. Tina Yothers hunts for guys at an ice cream disco. Kim Fields goes shopping for pink blazers. Danny Ponce looks at sports cars, and the Lawrences search for food. Eventually, they meet up and absorb some Roman culture through archaeology and a famous ristorante. Andy surprises them with the gifts they wanted, and takes them to meet Pope St. John Paul II. Joey gives him a friendship bracelet, then they all go to Easter service and sing another song.Aqueducts? Check. Papal audience? Got it. Chili dogs? None better than Roman! So grab your  flash cards, learn Italian, and sing along with “Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Easter in Rome!”Advent Calendar HouseFB: @adventcalendarhouseTwitter: @adventcalhouseIG: @adventcalendarhouseCan't Wait for Christmas FB: @CantWaitForChristmasPodIG: @cantwaitforchristmaspodTwitter: @ChristmasPodGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram,  Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com!  Later, dudes!

"Did I do that?" Yes, in fact, he did. After a successful career as a writer on hit sitcoms like "Mork and Mindy," "The Nanny," and "Married with Children," podcast guest Alan Eisenstock managed to step from television writing rooms and reinvent himself as one of the publishing industry's most sought-after collaborators.  His most recent books include New York Times best-selling memoir Life's Too Short, written with Darius Rucker; Hang Time: My Life in Basketball, with NBA legend Elgin Baylor; the crime novel Flipping Boxcars, with Cedric the Entertainer; and the just-published memoir Arsenio, with comedian and pioneering talk show host Arsenio Hall—an immediate New York Times best-seller. "It was great, it was lucrative," he writes of his television career, which included a memorable turn behind the scenes of the ABC sitcom "Family Ties," where he came up with one of the most famous catch-phrases in television history—delivered in almost every episode by the show's breakout character Urkel, played by Jaleel White. "But I longed to return to my first love, writing prose, seeing my words in print, full-time." Join us for a conversation on what it takes for a writer to leap from the top of the Nielsen ratings to the New Releases table at the local bookstore, and to give enduring voice to some of our leading artists, athletes, newsmakers, and influencers.  Learn more about Alan Eisenstock: Website Raiders: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made Please support the sponsors who support our show: Gotham Ghostwriters' Gathering of the Ghosts Ritani Jewelers Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Daniel Paisner's SHOW: The Making and Unmaking of a Network Television Pilot Heaven Help Us by John Kasich Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall by Lindsey Jacobellis Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Film Freaks Forever! podcast, hosted by Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton Everyday Shakespeare podcast A Mighty Blaze podcast The Writer's Bone Podcast Network Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount

Happy Thursday! Timmy had a mole removed today, CBJ announce the return of Rick Bowness for next season, we go Around the Big Ten with ESPNs Adam Rittenberg, we have some fast food talk for you, we have fun with Family Ties, chat about the best donut places & we play some Too Hot audio.

Catherine reflects on a year of divorce proceedings and explores her options—while asking an important question: how can relationships with grandparents remain strong through it all? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from listeners, special event invitations, early access to my Dr. Laura Designs Store benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots, and MORE! Sign up at DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Good morning! The Knicks spoiled Tatum's return to MSG, Does New York finally have enough "Hart" to close the gap with the Celtics? (0:00) Then - Packers reunion in Pittsburgh? Rodgers and McCarthy spent numerous successful years together in Green Bay, winning multiple division titles. But a play-calling fiasco led them to separate. Now, a decade later, are they ready to make amends in the Steel City? (14:15) Meanwhile - Family Ties… Showtime Edition! HOW LeBron and Bronny made NBA history last night.. BUT Are the Lakers ready to face their most challenging playoff run in years? (23:40) And - Peter can't figure these guys out... short arms, injury history, and bad hands make these 5 ballers Schrager's most polarizing prospects! (36:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Brother and sister Jason and Crystal confront generational type 1 diabetes, grief over their dad, and how community, technology, and honest conversations reshaped their care and family bonds. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!  

It was November 15, 2004, 52-year-old Peter Porco woke up like he always did: early, well before his alarm, with a few minutes to gather his thoughts in the quiet of his Delmar, New York, home. Peter was a fixture in the local legal community, serving as a state Appellate Division court clerk. Peter got out of bed, walked to the bathroom, and stood at the sink.  He then made his way to the kitchen to pack his lunch for the day, just like any other workday. He always enjoyed the quiet mornings before the day started. He performed his morning routine like he always did. He started to load the dishwasher. He packed his lunch. He even wrote a check to pay a parking ticket.  Peter was known as someone you could count on to be there every day, doing his job no matter what. So when Peter failed to show up to work, one of his coworkers was sent to his home to check on him. When he arrived at the Porco home, something immediately stood out. The house was eerily quiet, the blinds drawn. He tried calling the landline. No answer. He called the police.  Officers arrived on the scene and approached the front door. He noticed something strange: a smear of blood on the doorknob, small droplets trailing down the porch.  The front door was slightly ajar. With a sense of dread, Officers opened the door. And that's when he saw it. Peter Porco was on the ground, his face covered in blood and his eyes wide open. Peter was dead. Join Cam and Jen on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled ‘Family Ties, Killer Lies: The Murder of Peter Porco.' Listener discretion by @octoberpodVHS All music is by our editing team @theinkypawprint Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-porco-murder-did-a-college-student-take-an-ax-to-his-parents/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0911062/ https://www.timesunion.com/porco/ https://abcnews.com/US/LegalCenter/story?id=2179489&page=1 https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/christopher-porcos-bid-to-overturn-conviction-in-the-hands-of-schenectady-prosecutor-albany-kindlon-bethlehem-axe-murder https://www.recordonline.com/story/news/2006/08/11/porco-guilty-ax-murder-hacking/53064979007/ https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Porcos-son-indicted-578542.php https://www.spotlightnews.com/news/2006/07/20/jurors-see-video-of-yellow-jeep-leaving-campus/ https://www.spotlightnews.com/news/2006/08/11/jury-delivers-quick-verdict-porco-mom-absent/ https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/ax-murderer-Christopher-Porco-new-lawyer-17705959.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK_5DMwS20Y https://web.archive.org/web/20070205100216/http://www.cbs6albany.com/sections/news/porco/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pc8B9PQ0To http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2012/dec/05/porco-case-grist-tv-movie-drama https://www.spotlightnews.com/news/2006/12/12/christopher-porco-gets-maximum-sentence-convicted/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Siblings Crystal and Jason share growing up with a dad who had type 1, their own diagnoses, fear of lows, years of mediocre control, and how a toddler's diagnosis finally changed everything. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!