Podcasts about family ties

Michael J. Weithorn knows a thing or two about making television work — and about what happens when it doesn't. The creator of The King of Queens joins Jay Kogen to talk about the years of trial, error, difficult actors, canceled shows, and hard-earned lessons that eventually led to one of television's most successful sitcoms. Michael shares how Jerry Stiller initially turned down The King of Queens, what it was like having Charlie Kaufman in the Ned and Stacey writers' room, recognizing Bryan Cranston's talent long before Breaking Bad, and what he learned about running a television show from Family Ties creator Gary David Goldberg. They also get into the strange reality of creative success: after you finally make the hit show, are you allowed to stop trying? Jay and Michael compare The Simpsons and The King of Queens, talk about why writers keep creating long after they have something to rest their laurels on, and wonder whether any of it ever actually feels like enough. Plus, Michael discusses directing Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick in his new film The Best You Can, the disappearing world of old-school TV writers' rooms, and why comedy writers may simply be incapable of leaving a perfectly good dramatic moment alone. Michael J. Weithorn is an award-winning writer, producer, director, and creator of The King of Queens, with credits including Family Ties, Cheers, Ned and Stacey, True Colors, and The Wonder Years. Bio: Michael J. Weithorn is an award-winning writer, producer, and director with over four decades of experience in Hollywood television and film. He is best known as the creator and executive producer of The King of Queens, the beloved CBS sitcom that ran for nine seasons and 207 episodes, and has brought numerous other series to life across major networks, including Ned and Stacey, True Colors, and Weird Loners. Earlier in his career, he honed his craft as a producer and story editor on Family Ties and earned a WGA Award for his Cheers script and an Emmy nomination for The Wonder Years. His feature work includes A Little Help (2011) and the upcoming The Best You Can (2025), starring Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Judd Hirsch, and Ray Romano.  Beyond his creative work, Weithorn is a dedicated educator, teaching screenwriting as an adjunct professor at Columbia University's MFA program and UC Santa Barbara, while also leading comedy writing workshops for organizations including the Ghetto Film School and Inside Out Writers, an L.A.-based anti-recidivism program. Subscribe to Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen for more conversations with writers, comedians, actors, creators, and thought leaders exploring life, creativity, politics, and the human experience. Website: https://www.dontbealonewjk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontbealonewithjaykogen/ https://www.instagram.com/jaykogen/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dont.be.alone.wit Substack: https://substack.com/@jaykogen Merch: https://shop.app/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with Justine Bateman. In 2023, as the writers’ and actors' strike in Hollywood stretched into the fall, many have called this moment “existential.” After negotiations with AMPTP, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, broke down, SAG-AFTRA and WGA members took to picket lines over dwindling wages and the use of artificial intelligence, which may change the entertainment industry forever. Writer, director, and producer Justine Bateman is one guild member warning of A.I.'s potentially devastating influence. Following her roles in Family Ties and Satisfaction, among many others, Bateman transitioned to working behind the scenes as a filmmaker and author. She earned her Computer Science and Digital Media Management degree from UCLA in 2016, which has become all the more relevant facing the rise of A.I. Bateman speaks with Alec Baldwin about the threat A.I. poses to the entire entertainment industry, how the business has changed since she first started in it, and what drives her creative work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirk revisits the work of Michael J. Fox. From his roles in Family Ties and Back to the Future to his incredible work with the Michael J. Fox Foundation.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/kminshow

They're two of La Crosse's best-ever basketballers but — for being Division I athletes headed overseas for Year 2 of the pros — we find out one of them is utterly terrible at bar-league sand volleyball. Jordan Davis and Lexi Donarski stopped by the studio before heading back to Europe. We hit on everything from how bad Jordan and his twin brother Johnny are on the sand to how many free tacos they scored after Johnny’s famous Taco Bell commercial — plus Lexi’s history of locking down WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark going back to high school. Donarski, a five-year starter at Iowa State and North Carolina, is headed to play for Cadí La Seu in Northern Spain (though she can’t quite pronounce the city name yet). Meanwhile, Jordan — who of course played for the Wisconsin Badgers before heading to Illinois State — is weighing his options after spending last year in Belgrade, Serbia. We also dive into their chaotic experiences with the transfer portal, how they missed out on big NIL money by just a year, and what it was like playing alongside Johnny as he nearly won player of the year, to getting drafted 10th overall in the NBA draft. In this episode: Life Across the Pond: Lexi prepares for Spain after a year in Budapest, while Jordan reflects on playing in Belgrade, Serbia — navigating solo roster spots, language barriers, and long bus rides across Europe. The High School Heartbreak & College Grind: Reliving the abruptly canceled 2020 state tournament runs because of COVID to everything college hoops — from best memories to the madness of surviving the transfer portal. Family Ties & Draft Day: Jordan talks of playing with his brother Johnny during an NCAA Player of the Year run and getting drafted No. 10, to his brother's next chapter in Turkey. Plus how Jordan almost played college football instead. Guarding Caitlin Clark: Lexi breaks down her matchup history facing WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark and her defensive mindset head-to-head against elite scorers. Sand Volleyball "Legends": Both stars spent their summer playing rec sand volleyball at a local bar in La Crosse — and why Lexi carries the Davis bros on the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's action and beyond as:FAI Cup 3rd round is in full swingA blockbuster tie on SundayMixed week in EuropeFull slate of Women's Premier Division gamesSUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

This edition of The Neil Haley Show opens with a Love Is podcast simulcast, co-hosted by Kim Sorrelle, welcoming actor Scott Valentine, remembered as Nick Moore on Family Ties. Valentine spoke about resilience, recounting how being run over by a truck left him paralyzed and told he would never walk again, and how he refused to accept that verdict. He framed setbacks as manure to clean off before climbing back on the horse, insisting that when someone treats you like dirt it defines them, not you. He credited his good fortune working with Michael J. Fox, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman, and creator Gary David Goldberg, then centered the conversation on Red Coral Universe, the ad-supported streaming platform he built with partner Larry Meistrich to give independent creators a real voice and a fair share of the profits, splitting revenue from dollar one and opening the door to makers the big platforms overlook. Find it at redcoraluniverse.com.Neil then joined a Criminally Good with Sherrie and Jen simulcast, presented by Storehouse Media Group, welcoming Matthew B. Cox, a former licensed mortgage broker who became a notorious white-collar offender and once landed on the U.S. Secret Service's most-wanted list before serving time in federal prison. Cox recounted how, since his release, he has reinvented himself as a true-crime author and the host of the popular YouTube show Inside True Crime, where he interviews law enforcement and former criminals, occasionally joking that a guest turns out to be less former than advertised, for an audience of more than a million subscribers. He explained that he began writing behind bars, penning memoirs of fellow inmates, among them Efraim Diveroli, whom he was incarcerated alongside, and clarified a common mix-up: he did not write War Dogs, the film that drew from a Rolling Stone article by Guy Lawson, with Jonah Hill playing Diveroli. His own book, Shark in the Housing Pool, has been optioned for the screen several times over roughly seven years without yet becoming a movie, a grind Cox takes in stride, noting that only a handful of optioned projects ever get made and that he is happy with where things stand. He offered a candid critique of the true-crime convention circuit for sidelining actual reformed offenders while welcoming him only as a journalist, and, drawing on the long odds he has watched other authors face, cautioned anyone banking on a single Hollywood deal to build something else in the meantime. Now channeling that same hustle into growing his shows across new platforms, he encouraged listeners to check out Inside True Crime.The hour closes with a Jesus and Ugly Jody simulcast, hosted with Sherrie, where recurring guest Jody Corbett led a reflection on blessings. Corbett walked through several kinds, material provision, relationships, and health, and pointed especially to what he called unrealized blessings, the disappointments that only reveal themselves as gifts in hindsight, a point Neil and Sherrie echoed with their own stories of doors that closed before better ones opened. He opened by asking simply what a blessing is, and pressed on where blessings come from. Anchoring the talk in Jeremiah 29:11, he noted that God's plans are meant not only to prosper but to protect, and reminded listeners that even everyday gifts like a healthy body, rest, and the breath of each morning are easy to overlook. He then turned to the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4 to argue that not everything that looks like a blessing is one, since some are distractions meant to pull us off course, and that our free will shapes which doors we let God open. Find Scott Valentine at redcoraluniverse.com and Matthew B. Cox on Inside True Crime.

Family Ties' Scott Valentine, the FMCSA's Cicely Waters, Tam R. Luc, Joel Berg of Hunger Free America, plus Wounded Sisters and GildaGramThis edition of The Neil Haley Show opens with a Love Is podcast simulcast, co-hosted by Kim Sorrelle, welcoming actor Scott Valentine, remembered as Nick Moore on Family Ties. Valentine spoke candidly about resilience, recounting how being run over by a truck left him paralyzed and told he would never walk again, and how he refused to accept that verdict. He framed life's setbacks as manure you clean off before climbing back on the horse, insisting that when someone treats you like dirt it defines them, not you. He credited his good fortune on Family Ties working with Michael J. Fox, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman, and creator Gary David Goldberg, and traced his path from Hollywood through banking to entrepreneurship. Most of the conversation centered on Red Coral Universe, the ad-supported streaming platform he built with partner Larry Meistrich to give independent content makers a real voice and a fair share of the profits, splitting revenue from dollar one with no ingestion, onboarding, or carriage fees. With roughly 10,000 licensed titles and an open-door policy for creators, the goal, he said, is a universe that serves both viewer and maker. Find it at redcoraluniverse.com.Neil then welcomed Cicely Waters, FMCSA Director of Communications and a ten-year Air Force veteran, to spotlight the Freedom Haulers initiative connecting veterans to trucking careers. She explained that military service instills the safety, professionalism, leadership, and comfort with complex equipment the industry prizes, and that the mission need not end when the uniform comes off. She detailed the Even Exchange program, now active in 27 states with nine more committed, which lets qualifying service members waive the CDL knowledge and skills tests, and the CMVOST grant, which funds scholarships covering CDL training for veterans and their families. With driving jobs often reaching six figures and GI Bill benefits applicable, she urged transitioning members to explore the options at freedomhaulers.dot.gov.The hour continued with a Storehouse Media Group simulcast featuring Tam R. Luc, founder of Women Who Bossed Up. A longtime entrepreneur with a commercial real estate and marketing background, Luc built her company to help women who have hustled their way into a bind, where every function runs through them, redesign and systematize their businesses to grow past that choke hold. She traced the arc from her book A Woman's Side Hustle and her Women Who Boss Up author collections to hands-on work with service, real estate, and medical business owners, and shared that she designed her own life to be location-independent, now running a high-revenue business from Malaysia. Find her at WomenWhoBossUp.com.Neil next spoke with Joel Berg, founder and CEO of the nonpartisan Hunger Free America, which connects people to SNAP, school meals, and WIC, runs the USDA National Hunger Hotline, and advocates on policy. Berg argued that hunger persists because of low wages and a thin safety net, noting that before the government stopped collecting the data, USDA counted 48 million Americans who could not always afford enough food, most of them working people rather than the homeless. The segment became a frank exchange on solutions, with Berg contending that stronger safety-net policy and higher wages are the answer and Neil making the case for a viable third party. Learn more at hungerfreeamerica.org.The program closes with two simulcasts. On Wounded Sisters, bestselling author Mary Shearer Eckert, marking her 30th wedding anniversary, discussed her novel about a retreat where broken pastors' wives find healing, forgiveness, and faith. On GildaGram, Dr. Gilda Carle examined online cruelty, using Ariana Grande's decision to step back to argue that anonymous

One of our PodFam from the early days is back! Katy Cargiulo and her now Husband Mike Ricci shares there journey on the Summer of Love series brought to you by Back In Action! Click HERE for your free Run Pain Free Guide from Back in Action NHFrom hockey to triathlons, including Ironman World Championship experiences and the changes they faced. They share their early days of first dates at races to the recovery after riding into a deer at Ironman Mont Tremblant. Katy shares her recent experience of participating in the Lake Placid Ironman race, discussing the challenges she faced coming back from injury and the mantras she used to get her to the finish line. They reflected on the mental and physical aspects of the race, highlighting the importance of perseverance and determination. This is a fun episode that we know you're going to enjoy and if you ever run into Katy and Mike at a race, be sure to say hi because they are so much fun!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Hockey Background03:21 Transition to Triathlons and Running12:47 Mike's Story and Transition to Triathlons25:59 Moving to the East Coast and Family Connections26:57 Family Ties and East Coast Roots28:54 Triathlon Journey and Race Preparation36:10 Pre-Race Jitters and Mental Preparation42:08 The Race Day Experience and Mental Toughness55:21 World Championships Experience01:08:59 Recovery and Return01:20:30 Support and UnderstandingPlease check out and support those who support usBack in Action NHMy Race TattsOOFOSFollow Us!Instagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channelPateron - Support usEmail us at Ontherunspod@gmail.comDon't Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!

In their third conversation, Carl and Ali Heathfield discuss key community challenges foreigners face in their first one or two years living in Portugal.Ali shares how a simple, imperfect Portuguese chat with her non-English-speaking neighbor about feeding stray cats boosted connection and confidence, illustrating how community often starts with nearby neighbours. The pair explore how moving abroad can subtly fracture communities left behind as relationships change and personal growth shifts dynamics, creating a stressful “no man's land” before new networks form. She emphasizes balancing old-culture comforts with integrating locally, warning against relying only on expat circles, and suggests practical steps like frequenting a local café or shop, smiling, and learning basic phrases. They also touch on family boundaries, the health benefits of being social, and how Portuguese friends can gently push introverts into new cultural experiences.Find Ali - https://aliheathfield.com00:00 Warm Greeting Setup01:01 Topic Intro Expat Community02:48 Portuguese Confidence Story04:49 Spiral Fork Metaphor07:24 Leaving Friends Behind10:45 Warning Preparing Newcomers14:46 Landing Building Community15:23 Isolation Eccentricity Risks16:13 Neighborly Gestures17:10 Beyond Expat Bubbles18:38 Balancing Old and New20:06 Become a Local Regular21:47 Waving Van Story24:57 Family Ties and Boundaries27:03 Build Other Here27:54 Social Life Lowers Stress29:36 Introverts Push Out30:47 Wrap Up and LinksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Lost Amidst the Andes: The Necklace That Defined a Bond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-08-03-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol se asomaba tímidamente entre las nubes grises que cubrían la Cordillera de los Andes.En: The sun peeked timidly through the gray clouds covering the Cordillera de los Andes.Es: El paisaje, aunque hermoso, era desafiante.En: The landscape, although beautiful, was challenging.Es: La camioneta avanzaba lentamente por el sinuoso camino de montaña.En: The truck moved slowly along the winding mountain road.Es: Lucía miraba por la ventana, su mente estaba llena de recuerdos de su abuela.En: Lucía looked out the window, her mind filled with memories of her grandmother.Es: En su cuello, el lugar del collar estaba vacío.En: Around her neck, the spot where the necklace should be was empty.Es: Un escalofrío recorrió su cuerpo.En: A shiver ran through her body.Es: —Diego, tenemos que parar —dijo Lucía con urgencia—.En: "Diego, we have to stop," said Lucía urgently.Es: Se me cayó el collar de la abuela.En: "I dropped grandma's necklace."Es: Diego suspiró.En: Diego sighed.Es: Era un espíritu aventurero y le encantaba la emoción del viaje.En: He had an adventurous spirit and loved the thrill of the journey.Es: Pero conocía el significado del collar para su hermana.En: But he knew how much the necklace meant to his sister.Es: —Está bien, Lucía.En: "Alright, Lucía.Es: Pararemos y buscaremos —respondió Diego deteniendo la camioneta a un lado del camino.En: We'll stop and look for it," Diego replied, pulling the truck over to the side of the road.Es: Mateo, que siempre estaba sereno, se quitó los auriculares y escuchó con atención.En: Mateo, who was always calm, took off his headphones and listened attentively.Es: Había guardado su amor por Lucía en secreto, siempre esperando el momento adecuado para expresarlo.En: He had kept his love for Lucía a secret, always waiting for the right moment to express it.Es: Este no era el momento, pero sentía que debía estar a su lado en esta búsqueda.En: This wasn't the moment, but he felt he should be by her side in this search.Es: Bajaron de la camioneta, el aire helado cortaba el aliento.En: They got out of the truck, the icy air taking their breath away.Es: La nieve comenzaba a caer más densa.En: The snow began to fall more heavily.Es: Lucía apenas sentía sus dedos, pero no se rendiría.En: Lucía could barely feel her fingers, but she would not give up.Es: Su abuela siempre decía que el collar contenía su fuerza.En: Her grandmother always said that the necklace contained her strength.Es: Y Lucía necesitaba esa fuerza ahora.En: And Lucía needed that strength now.Es: Retrocediendo por el camino, recordaban el momento exacto donde Lucía había salido del auto la última vez.En: Retracing their steps along the road, they recalled the exact moment when Lucía had last stepped out of the car.Es: Buscaban con desesperación entre la nieve, pero el día se estaba oscureciendo y el frío era cada vez más fuerte.En: They searched desperately through the snow, but the day was growing darker and the cold more intense.Es: Diego, con su ánimo siempre positivo, intentaba bromear para aliviar la tensión, pero Lucía no podía sonreír.En: Diego, with his always positive spirit, tried to joke to ease the tension, but Lucía couldn't smile.Es: Finalmente, cuando todo empezaba a parecer perdido, Lucía vio un destello bajo la nevada.En: Finally, when everything began to seem lost, Lucía saw a glint beneath the snow.Es: Su corazón latió con fuerza.En: Her heart raced.Es: Corrió hacia el lugar, arrodillándose, sin importarle el frío que comenzaba a calar sus huesos.En: She ran to the spot, kneeling, not caring about the cold seeping into her bones.Es: Mateo y Diego la siguieron rápidamente.En: Mateo and Diego quickly followed her.Es: —¡Aquí está!En: "Here it is!"Es: —gritó Lucía con lágrimas de alivio en los ojos, levantando el collar de metal delicadamente.En: shouted Lucía with tears of relief in her eyes, lifting the delicate metal necklace.Es: El tiempo era esencial, el sol ya se ocultaba y necesitaban refugiarse.En: Time was of the essence; the sun was already setting and they needed shelter.Es: Cerca de allí, vieron una pequeña posada, una luz cálida brillaba en la distancia.En: Nearby, they saw a small inn, a warm light shining in the distance.Es: Se apresuraron hacia ella, encontrando un lugar seguro del inclemente clima.En: They hurried to it, finding a safe haven from the harsh weather.Es: En el albergue, sentados junto al fuego, Lucía tocó el collar alrededor de su cuello y sonrió, dándose cuenta de que había algo más poderoso que cualquier objeto material: el amor y apoyo de sus seres queridos.En: In the lodge, sitting by the fire, Lucía touched the necklace around her neck and smiled, realizing there was something more powerful than any material object: the love and support of her loved ones.Es: Miró a Mateo y Diego con agradecimiento.En: She looked at Mateo and Diego with gratitude.Es: Habían estado allí para ella, sin cuestión, sin vacilar.En: They had been there for her, without question, without hesitation.Es: El viaje había prometido aventura, pero había revelado mucho más.En: The journey had promised adventure, but it had revealed so much more.Es: Y Lucía comprendió que a veces, la verdadera herencia no es algo que se lleva en el cuello, sino las personas que caminan a nuestro lado.En: And Lucía understood that sometimes, the true inheritance is not something worn around the neck, but the people who walk by our side. Vocabulary Words:to peek: asomarsetimidly: tímidamentethe necklace: el collarto shiver: estremecerseurgent: urgenteto sigh: suspiraradventurous: aventureroto joke: bromearto ease: aliviarthe inn: la posadato kneel: arrodillarsedelicate: delicadosafe haven: lugar seguroto reveal: revelarthe strength: la fuerzato tremble: temblarthe shiver: el escalofríocalm: serenothe icy air: el aire heladodense: densothe bones: los huesosthe sun: el solto chill: enfriarthe shelter: el refugiothe journey: el viajeto express: expresarthe fire: el fuegoattentively: con atenciónto race (heart): latir con fuerzato realize: darse cuenta

Episode 318 – Lock In Twin

Episode 318 – Lock In Twin

Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, joins Two Strike Noise to talk about the museum's $50+ million capital campaign to build a new 30,000-square-foot facility and Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center in Kansas City. From there the conversation covers the story of Branch Rickey's real first choice to break the color line, why Kansas City Monarchs owner J.L. Wilkinson never saw a dime for Jackie Robinson's contract, the deliberate showmanship of players like Willie Wells and Goose Tatum, the case for Negro Leagues legends most fans have never heard of, and the connection between Banana Ball's Indianapolis Clowns revival and the original barnstorming era.   Also in this episode: Mark and Jeff open with a Family Ties rerun packed with unexpected Yogi Berra trivia, the surprise return of the Baseball Beyond Batting Average podcast, MLB reportedly floating a rain delay to protect World Series primetime ratings, and a ranking of MLB broadcast booths by their color commentators' combined career WAR. Then it's another round of Wax Pack Heroes with a run of vintage 1987 Topps cards.   Topics: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick, Buck O'Neil, Jackie Robinson, Branch Rickey, Monte Irvin, Effa Manley, J.L. Wilkinson, Kansas City Monarchs, Bill Veeck, Clark Griffith, Willie Wells, Goose Tatum, Martin Dihigo, Mule Suttles, Bullet Rogan, Biz Mackey, Roy Campanella, Josh Gibson, Shohei Ohtani, Negro Leagues Japan tour, Philadelphia Royal Giants, Banana Ball, Indianapolis Clowns, shadow ball, NLBM capital campaign, Wax Pack Heroes, 1987 Topps   00:00 Welcome to Two Strike Noise 02:10 BP Pop Culture Baseball 04:45 Podcast Shoutout Return 06:02 World Series Rain Delay 08:35 Booth WAR Rankings 12:12 Movie Takes and Tease 13:02 Introducing Bob Kendrick 13:56 Museum Expansion Vision 16:53 Who Broke the Barrier 22:36 Showmanship and Shadow Ball 25:59 Unsung Greats Dihigo 29:29 Modern Players Fit Today 31:55 Negro Leagues in Japan 37:06 Josh Gibson Legends 41:25 Banana Ball and Atmosphere 46:34 How to Support the Museum 48:34 Museum Support Links 48:45 Fundraiser Plans 49:31 Wax Pack Heroes 01:15:38 Wrap Up and Ways to Follow   Connect With Us: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com   Support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: Bob Kendrick and the NLBM are raising funds for a new 30,000-square-foot museum and the Buck O'Neil Education and Research Center in Kansas City. Learn more and donate at www.nlbm.com. Commons4Kids: We pull a lot of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. Donate your unwanted cards to help spark a kid's interest in the game: https://commons4kids.org/C4K   Hashtags: #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

Family Ties and Inspirations of Sadie Sink, Jenna Ortega, Elle Fanning, Emma Raducanu, Caitlin Clark, Meghan Markle, Azzi Fudd, and Paige Bueckershttps://rumble.com/user/TheCultureWarshttps://x.com/NewsK365https://buymeacoffee.com/courtpresshttps://www.youtube.com/@NewsK365Email: newsk365@protonmail.com

Family Ties and Inspirations of Sadie Sink, Jenna Ortega, Elle Fanning, Emma Raducanu, Caitlin Clark, Meghan Markle, Azzi Fudd, and Paige Bueckershttps://rumble.com/user/TheCultureWarshttps://x.com/NewsK365https://buymeacoffee.com/courtpresshttps://www.youtube.com/@NewsK365Email: newsk365@protonmail.com

Friends come and go over the years. We meet so many people in school and at jobs. Some of these people leave a lasting impact on your life, even if they are not there.

Mike Collins' son-in-law is a devout white supremacist, but also ... well, Mike Collins' son-in-law ... who until recently appeared all over Mike's campaign site. On to discuss that, the GOP's complex relationship with Israel, the evidence of antisemitism in our political discourse, and her insights into key 2026 Georgia races is former State House candidate and co-host of Georgia NOW's 'At The Kitchen Table' show and podcast, Debra Shigley.

Faridah Abdul-Tawwab Brown and Frank Abdul Shaheed introduce a 3rd episode to a new season of The Family Ties, framing the show as a prescription for healing the human family through a covenantal relationship with God, rooted in the African American experience of chattel slavery and the creation of culture from “essence” rather than inherited traditions. They discuss how obedience, spirituals, blues, and jazz expressed humanity and helped shape America, which they describe as the “final conversation” on human establishment and a call back to founding ideals. They contrast human capital guiding material production versus materialism controlling people, and address February 2026 global conflicts, highlighting Palestine/Jerusalem as a focal symbol of justice and sacred human life. They emphasize knowledge, revelation, leadership, charity (including Ramadan), and invite audience engagement via their website and social platforms.00:00 Welcome to Family Ties00:47 Covenant in Hardship03:41 America as Final Test05:33 Defining Family Culture07:17 Creating Culture from Nothing11:31 Essence of Liberation14:58 Music Blues and Jazz Roots16:52 Human Capital vs Materialism21:04 Palestine and Sacred Justice27:00 Knowledge Revelation Leadership29:09 Charity Ramadan and Good Life32:31 Closing and Stay Connected----------------------------------------------------This podcast is about family life as a means to address current problems in American society. A scripture based African American perspective. Welcome to The Family Ties, a Prescription for Society.Through this experience we invite you to join us in an exploration of the concept of family ties as a prescription for society.YOUR HOSTS:  Frank Abdul Shaheed & Faridah Abdul-Tawwab BrownTo follow Frank & Faridah visit them at https://familytiesshow.buzzsprout.comThis episode was edited by Darryl D Anderson of AMG - Ambassador Media Group, LLC visit https://www.ambassador-mediagroup.com/ __________________________________ Music Credit Happy Morning by Filo Starquez | https://www.youtube.com/@FiloStarquezMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/Send us Fan MailCopyright 2026

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. 

SummaryIn this episode, we delve into the intricate political and personal dynamics of the characters in House of the Dragon, exploring themes of power, legitimacy, and leadership. Join us as we analyze key moments, character motivations, and the underlying lore of Westeros as we go through the 3rd episode of Season 3! keywordsHouse of the Dragon, Westeros, power, leadership, politics, Targaryen, monarchy, drama, episode analysis key topicsDamon's war tactics and bloodlustRhaenyra's quest for legitimacyThe significance of coronation and ceremoniesThe role of faith and the Seven in WesterosThe brewing conflict at the Dragonpit takeawaysLeadership requires balancing power with diplomacy.Legitimacy is often contested and complex.Ceremonies like coronation serve political and symbolic purposes.Faith and religion are intertwined with politics.Strategic deception is crucial in Westerosi politics.TitlesThe Power Struggles of House TargaryenLeadership and Legitimacy in Westeros sound bites"Leadership requires balancing power with diplomacy.""Faith and religion are intertwined with politics.""Strategy and deception are key in Westerosi politics."Chapters00:00 Introduction to House of the Dragon Season 302:00 Tension and Foreboding in the Latest Episode06:03 Rhaenyra's Coronation and Its Significance10:10 The Struggles of Leadership and Governance13:48 Rhaenyra's Financial Crisis and Political Maneuvering17:50 The Complex Dynamics Between Rhaenyra and Alicent21:47 The Role of Faith and Power in the Realm29:03 The Origins of Dragons30:56 Legitimacy and Power Dynamics33:05 Dinner Politics and Social Commentary37:00 Petitions and Public Sentiment39:55 Leadership Challenges and Wealth Disparity44:31 Ambition and the Cost of Power48:19 Family Ties and Betrayal51:05 The Rising Tensions and Future Conflicts ResourcesHouse of the Dragon on HBO - https://www.hbo.com/house-of-the-dragonGeorge R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood - https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Blood-George-R-R-Martin/dp/0553593714The Lore of Westeros - A Game of Thrones Wiki - https://awoiaf.westeros.org/ guest linksInstagram - https://instagram.com/watchthatjawnTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@watchthatjawnpodc

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. 

summaryJoin us as we dive into Season 3 of House of the Dragon, exploring the latest battles, political schemes, and family dramas that keep Westeros on the edge of chaos. We analyze character decisions, battle strategies, and the show's stunning cinematography. keywordsHouse of the Dragon, Westeros, Season 3, Dragon battles, political intrigue, family drama, TV review key topicsDragon battles and strategiesFamily dynamics and political schemingCharacter development and decisionsCinematography and visual effectsSeason 3 plot highlights and twistsTitlesHouse of the Dragon Season 3 Breakdown: Dragons, Schemes, and ChaosUnpacking House of the Dragon S3: Battles, Betrayals, and Family Ties sound bites"Owning a dragon is a lot of responsibility.""Dragons are living nuclear weapons.""War is the dance of chaos and strategy."Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Life Changes03:01 House of the Dragon Season Three Overview05:46 Character Dynamics and Plot Predictions09:00 The Role of Dragons in the Story12:00 Political Intrigue and Alliances14:54 The Consequences of War17:50 The North's Involvement and New Characters20:46 Final Thoughts and Speculations25:28 The Impact of War on Families29:20 The Awkwardness of Targaryen Affection32:19 Cinematic Battles and Production Quality35:25 The Nature of War and Leadership37:45 Navigating Dangerous Waters38:54 The Role of Dragons in Battle39:22 Motherhood and Leadership40:36 The Struggles of Female Leadership42:47 Rhaenyra's Journey to Power44:13 The Battle of the Gullet49:55 The Aftermath of War51:18 Episode Ratings and Reflections ResourcesHouse of the Dragon Season 3 on HBO - https://www.hbo.com/house-of-the-dragonMap of Westeros - Maester's Guide - https://maester.com/westeros-mapGame of Thrones Official Books - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Game+of+Thrones+books+by+George+R.+R.+Martin

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 - 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.

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.

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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

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

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 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.

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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!  

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!