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On the latest LGM podcast I had the good fortune to speak with Dr. Ian Ona Johnson about his book Faustian Bargain: The Soviet-German Partnership and the Origins of the Second World War. The subject is interwar cooperation between the Red Army and the Reichswehr, a subject near and dear to my own academic interests. […] The post LGM Podcast: Faustian Bargain appeared first on Lawyers, Guns & Money.
In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy try and expand their home life in small, meaningful ways - getting a house cleaner (good) and forging a Faustian bargain with a pet-shop owner who sells you a human-shaped parakeet (likely bad).Series Discussed: Hima-Ten!, Pet Shop of Horrors (Collector's Edition)Assignments for next Episode: All You Need is Kill (Manga), The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love YouTIMECODES:0:02:15 - Elliot's Pick: Hima-Ten!0:05:00 - “Rizz”???0:11:30 - Heroine Headcount 0:20:00 - MEGANE MOE~0:26:30 - “Scratching an Itch”0:27:45 - We are both mushy idiots 0:30:30 - Andy's Pick: Pet Shop of Horrors (Collector's Edition)0:34:00 - “Rapid Onset Zenigataification” 0:41:15 - Anthropomorphized Pets: Yay or Nay?0:48:45 - Strange self-targeting Racism? 0:57:00 - Links to Little Shop of Horrors0:58:30 - Our Picks for Next Episode! 1:01:30 - Closedown If you enjoy this episode, please consider backing us on Patreon - from only US$3 a month you get bonus episodes and other perks as well, including the ability to vote on topics for us to cover!We have a Discord! Join us!We are affiliates on BookWalker - using this link when shopping there will give us a small kickback, helping cover the cost of manga for the podcast!The intro music is Track 8 on Resting State by HOME, used here under the CC-BY 3.0 license.
Tonight on the show, we're diving into a trio of cult-favorite musicals that blur the lines between horror, comedy, camp, and tragedy: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, starring Tim Curry), Little Shop of Horrors (1986, starring Rick Moranis), and the 2001 filmed stage production of Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical, featuring David Hasselhoff in a career-defining dual performance.At first glance, these might seem like wildly different productions—ranging from glam-rock alien chaos to doo-wop-infused plant horror, to a dark, gothic tale of split identity—but together they tell a broader story about how musical theater has embraced monstrosity as metaphor. Each of these works asks: What happens when the line between man and monster blurs? What desires are we really afraid of? And can we sing our way through the madness?Tim Curry's Frank-N-Furter is a force of nature—part scientist, part seducer, part destroyer. Rocky Horror was a revolution in form and content, upending gender norms, mocking genre tropes, and creating an interactive cult ritual that has endured for nearly 50 years. It's a cultural milestone not just because of what it is, but because of what it unleashed—a safe space for the weird, the queer, and the outsider.Rick Moranis' Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors gives us a very different kind of mad scientist: a nebbish pushover corrupted by power, ambition, and a bloodthirsty plant. The film (based on the Howard Ashman and Alan Menken stage musical) blends 1960s Motown stylings with Faustian tragedy, capturing the dark side of the American dream—and warning us what happens when we feed the things that promise us love and success.And then there's Jekyll and Hyde, the most classical of the three, but perhaps the most psychologically intense. Hasselhoff's performance—often memed, but undeniably committed—gives us a musical take on Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless story of duality. It's a sweeping, gothic powerhouse of repression, temptation, and the dangers of scientific hubris—a thematic cousin to both Frank-N-Furter and Seymour in ambition and eventual ruin.Reviewing these three together allows us to trace how musicals have uniquely adapted horror and moral ambiguity to the stage and screen. From parody to tragedy to grand melodrama, these stories use music to heighten emotion, build absurdity, and expose the deep fears and fantasies lurking behind every monstrous transformation.So grab your fishnets, your gardening shears, or your top hat and cane—we're about to explore the darker, stranger side of musical theater, where the monsters are often the ones singing the loudest.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
This week, down in the eldritch unknown of the BRIG… we have returning guest, Cat Scully! A talented artist, video game developer, writer and novelist … Cat is the author of Jennifer Strange and comes back to chat all about her hotly anticipated novel BELOW THE GRAND HOTEL! We've got the roaring 20s, flapper dresses, Ziegfeld Girls... Faustian bargains, mouths where there shouldn't be mouths...you know, all the ingredients o a good time! Pre-Order your copy of BELOW THE GRAND HOTEL from Copper Dog Books to lock in your enamel hotel key pin and drink recipe cards! And then... keep up with all things Cat Scully on her website, browse her etsy shop Haints and Hollows and follow her on Instagram! ----------------------------------------Retro Ridoctopus is:• Parasite Steve (read)• 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) • Coopster Gold (join) • Nintenjoe (subscribe)----------------------------------------All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile
[3+ HOUR LONG SHOW! JOIN THE PIZZA FUND! $12 level. https://podawful.com/posts/2556] Mersh and Royce just got back from Vegas for the second time this year, but this time it was for WRESTLEMANIA. But the only thing Mersh is wrestling with is his finances... HE'S BROKE AGAIN! They flew all the way to Las Vegas and didn't even attend their Adult Baby Wrestling Lovers event. Mersh needs more GAMbLA money, and I'm happy to give it to him... in exchange for something. back in January, Mersh teased his infamous SATANIC WEDDING VIDEO. I am prepared to make a Faustian bargain to see it, but is Mersh too stupid to make some easy money? Or is he willing to sell his soul to the Pod Devil? PLUS: Mersh's attempt to add himself to Wikipedia, Mersh reacts to Sam Hyde's sports betting bashing, and more MANIA. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/live/ttvHVXYNQDI Buy A Shirt: http://podawful.shop/ PODAWFUL is an anti-podcast hosted by Jesse P-S
[3+ HOUR LONG SHOW! JOIN THE PIZZA FUND! $12 level. https://podawful.com/posts/2556] Mersh and Royce just got back from Vegas for the second time this year, but this time it was for WRESTLEMANIA. But the only thing Mersh is wrestling with is his finances... HE'S BROKE AGAIN! They flew all the way to Las Vegas and didn't even attend their Adult Baby Wrestling Lovers event. Mersh needs more GAMbLA money, and I'm happy to give it to him... in exchange for something. back in January, Mersh teased his infamous SATANIC WEDDING VIDEO. I am prepared to make a Faustian bargain to see it, but is Mersh too stupid to make some easy money? Or is he willing to sell his soul to the Pod Devil? PLUS: Mersh's attempt to add himself to Wikipedia, Mersh reacts to Sam Hyde's sports betting bashing, and more MANIA. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/live/ttvHVXYNQDI Buy A Shirt: http://podawful.shop/ PODAWFUL is an anti-podcast hosted by Jesse P-S
Every so often, a bold new climate solution emerges - hailed as the answer to humanity's looming environmental crisis. From carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to nature-based solutions, these innovations offer hope. But one of the most provocative - and polarizing - is geoengineering. Unlike traditional mitigation strategies, geoengineering doesn't aim to address the root causes of climate change. Instead, it proposes fixing the climate at a planetary scale, either by cooling the planet through the injection of particles into the stratosphere or fertilizing oceans. So what happens when humanity decides to directly hack the sky ? Is this a Faustian pact for short-term gains, with long-term climate catastrophe waiting to unfold? In this episode of 2050 Investors, host Kokou Agbo-Bloua dives deep into the world of geoengineering - what it is, what it isn't, and why it's so controversial. From ancient examples of human attempts to manipulate nature to cutting-edge techniques such as Carbon Dioxide Removal and Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB), Kokou explores the fine line between innovation and interference. He also examines the profound ethical, environmental and political questions that geoengineering raises, and whether these might encourage individuals and governments to become complacent.To help unpack these complexities, Kokou is joined by Hans van der Loo, chairman of the Institute for Integrated Economic Research and CEO of the Blue Cooling Initiative, which focuses on MCB. Together, they explore the future of geoengineering in an age of rapid technological advancement - where AI and data science may improve precision but can't eliminate uncertainty. Hans argues that geoengineering may be one of humanity's best remaining options to buy much-needed time - but only if it is done responsibly.About this showWelcome to 2050 Investors, your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an exploration of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050's challenging global sustainability targets.In each episode, Kokou deep-dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there's certainly something for everyone.Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.If you like 2050 Investors, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support will help us spread the word and reach new audiences. If you're seeking a brief and entertaining overview of market-related topics and their business and societal implications, subscribe now to stay informed!CreditsPresenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editors: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman, Linda Isker & Jennifer Krumm. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Emmanuel d'Orlando. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Trey reviews Ryan Coogler's Sinners: a $100-million genre-bending vampire western horror musical set in 1930s Mississippi. It's Coogler's boldest, weirdest, and most ambitious film to date, blending myth, legacy, identity, and the cost of assimilation into a chaotic cinematic experiment. Trey unpacks the film's anti-genre intentions, its Faustian themes, its wild tonal swings, and the standout performances from Michael B. Jordan and breakout star Miles Caton. Is it a masterpiece? A mess? Both? This is a conflicted breakdown of a movie that might not work...but absolutely demands to be seen.(00:00) Ryan Coogler(01:26) Non-Major Spoiler Review(02:03) What Works(08:24) What Struggles(12:49) The Extra Credits of Sinners(14:56) Final ThoughtsThe Extra Credits YouTube ChannelBecome a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon hereHow to link Patreon to Spotify and AppleLetterboxd: The Extra CreditsTikTok: The Extra CreditsReddit: r/TheExtraCreditsInstagram: @theextracreditsTwitter: @theextracreditsSend requests, questions, and thoughts to our email: extracreditspod@gmail.com
In the week that the world changed, we're talking about the last time things got this crazy. Katherine Arden is the author of The Warm Hands of Ghosts — a novel set in the trenches of the First World War and on the borderline between horror and fantasy. It's a Faustian pact made in No-Man's Land, where our memories are the price we pay for keeping ourselves alive. In this episode we talk a lot about history, about inflection points and moments of no-return. We talk about how systems of power can seem so complex that they lead only to ruin – but we also talk devils and fairies and angels and brave, brave nurses with scarred hands. It's a joy of a conversation, about the most hideous time to be alive. Enjoy! Other books mentioned: The Bear and the Nightingale (2017), by Katherine Arden The Buffalo Hunter Hunter (2025), by Stephen Graham Jones Wasteland: The Great War and the Origin of Modern Horror (2018), by W. Scott Pool Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2004), by Susanna Clarke The Master and the Margarita (1940), by Mikhail Bulgakov Lud in the Mist (1926), by Hope Mirrlees Ghosts Have Warm Hands: A Memoir of the Great War (1968), by Will R. Bird Between Two Fires (2012), by Christopher Buehlman Ghost Eaters (2022), by Clay McLeod Chapman Wake Up and Open Your Eyes (2025), by Clay McLeod Chapman Support Talking Scared on Patreon Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch Come talk books on Bluesky @talkscaredpod.bsky.social on Instagram/Threads, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Studio 666 - "Finish It & It Begins!"This week we cover the Foo Fighters horror comedy, STUDIO 666 (2022). The band plays themselves literally and figuratively in this Faustian tale of a band chasing success and making a deal with the Devil to continue to succeed. The story is by Dave Grohl who was clearly inspired by his friend John Carpenter. This movie goes hard rockin' all the way from the beginning to the end!We hope you enjoy shredding into this fresh episode!Support the show
Brett Carollo and Thomas Millary are joined by Sean McCann and Dr. Hans Utter for a deep dive into Angel Heart, a mystery horror movie released in 1987, directed by Alan Parker and starring Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro. Set in New Orleans in 1955, the film is a Faustian tale about the disappearance of a singer named Johnny Favorite, giving us the chance to consider the occult origins of the modern music industry at length. A Satanic film about Satanic pacts, Angel Heart is filled with revelation of the method designed to disorient and destabilize its audience and contains abundant subtext about how the MK-entertainment industry creates IMSAs (Illuminati Mind Slave Artists). We also speak extensively about the nexus of voodoo, the occult, and modern styles of music.Find Psyop Cinema here:https://psyop-cinema.com/https://www.patreon.com/PsyopCinemahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyop-cinema/id1584525928https://x.com/CinemaPsyopDecoding Culture foundation:https://decoding-culture.com/Cultural Engineering Studies magazine:https://decoding-culture.com/magazine-home/Find Dr. Hans Utter here:https://hansutter.com/https://www.patreon.com/c/DrHansUtter/postshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eyes-wide-open--6198897https://www.bitchute.com/channel/oyiUU2hKYQpOhttps://rumble.com/c/c-7513576https://odysee.com/@sacredmusic769:1https://x.com/EWOhansutteremail: hansutter@hotmail.comPlease donate to Sean McCannhttps://onegreatworknetwork.com/sean-mccann/donate/BTC (bitcoin) address: 3Ptmi463Pu6HH1duop7rCKaxBriQkb4inahttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/wakethedeadhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/seanmccannabisVisit Wake the Dead's store!https://wakethedead.creator-spring.com/Find Sean McCann on X:https://twitter.com/SeanWakeTheDeadJoin the Wake the Dead telegram:https://t.me/wakethedeadpodcastJoin the Wake the Dead guilded server:https://www.guilded.gg/i/kJWaQzmp
Brett and Thomas are joined by Sean McCann and Dr. Hans Utter for a deep dive into Angel Heart, a mystery horror movie released in 1987, directed by Alan Parker and starring Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro. Set in New Orleans in 1955, the film is a Faustian tale about the disappearance of a singer named Johnny Favorite, giving us the chance to consider the occult origins of the modern music industry at length. A Satanic film about Satanic pacts, Angel Heart is filled with revelation of the method designed to disorient and destabilize its audience and contains abundant subtext about how the MK-entertainment industry creates IMSAs (Illuminati Mind Slave Artists). We also speak extensively about the nexus of voodoo, the occult, and modern styles of music.https://onegreatworknetwork.com/sean-mccannhttps://x.com/SeanWakeTheDead Eyes Wide Open Hans Utter Investigateshttps://x.com/EWOhansutter https://hansutter.com/ https://twitter.com/CinemaPsyophttps://www.patreon.com/PsyopCinemahttp://psyop-cinema.com/https://linktr.ee/psyopcinema thomas-psyopcinema@protonmail.combrett-psyopcinema@protonmail.comhttps://decoding-culture.com/magazine-home/
You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! This week, we're paging through the murky corridors of mystery, rare books, and Satanic secrets with Roman Polanski's atmospheric thriller The Ninth Gate (1999). Adapted from Arturo Pérez-Reverte's novel The Club Dumas, the film stars Johnny Depp as Dean Corso, a rare book dealer whose latest assignment drags him deep into a web of occult intrigue.Setting the Scene: Leather Bindings and Hidden SymbolsDean Corso is a sleazy but skilled rare book expert hired by the wealthy and enigmatic Boris Balkan (Frank Langella) to authenticate one of the few remaining copies of The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows, a 17th-century tome said to summon the Devil himself. Balkan believes only one of the copies is genuine, and he tasks Corso with traveling across Europe to examine all three. As Corso delves deeper, people connected to the books start turning up dead, and he finds himself pursued by cultists, a mysterious woman with supernatural abilities (Emmanuelle Seigner), and his own growing paranoia.Part noir detective story, part supernatural thriller, The Ninth Gate moves at a deliberately slow pace, building dread and unease through long shadows, whispered dialogue, and a creeping sense of danger. The mystery surrounding the book's origin and the authenticity of its illustrations becomes Corso's obsession. Each encounter along his journey offers new clues—or misdirections—about the book's true purpose, and whether the devil himself is guiding Corso's path.The film culminates in a quiet but unsettling resolution that subverts expectations. It's less about explosive revelations and more about slow, unnerving transformation, with Corso's character gradually shifting from skeptic to something far more… initiated.At its core, The Ninth Gate explores the timeless Faustian dilemma—how far one will go in pursuit of forbidden knowledge. Corso is less driven by belief than by greed and curiosity, but his journey reveals how seductive and consuming power can be. The book becomes a mirror reflecting the soul of each seeker, with deadly results for those who aren't worthy—or perhaps not wicked enough.Not one for younger viewers, this is a slow-burn adult thriller with a strong sense of place and purpose. The Ninth Gate rewards patience and attention, especially for fans of mysteries, the occult, or anyone who's ever gotten lost in a bookshop and wondered what might be lurking in the rarest of volumes.So light a candle, pour a brandy, and dust off your first edition—because The Ninth Gate invites you into a world where stories hold secrets and books just might bite back.
Burning Bright and Chris Paul crack open Limitless and its eerie parallels to modern life, from brain-boosting nootropics and AI overreach to the deep state's obsession with control. They explore the film's Faustian bargain as a metaphor for everything from Adderall addiction to the seduction of algorithmic power. With sharp insight, they connect the dots between NZT and adrenochrome rumors, government psyops, psychological warfare, and the terrifying potential of artificial intelligence. From decalcified pineal glands to the illusion of knowing “the news,” this episode dives deep into how truth, control, and temptation collide in the information war.
You can have all the success in the world, but if you're not free, what's the point? Too many entrepreneurs build a life that looks great on the outside but feels empty on the inside. If you've ever hit a big milestone and still felt unfulfilled, this episode is for you.Today, I sit down with Keren Eldad, high-performance coach for founders and CEOs, bestselling author of Gilded, and an expert in breaking people out of the toxic cycle of external validation.We dive deep into:What the “gilded cage” is and how it keeps high achievers stuckThe dangerous trap of chasing external validationWhy comparison—even to your past self—is the thief of joyThe three key pillars of personal mastery: self-compassion, authenticity, and equanimityHow to shift from playing “not to lose” to playing to WINThe three most powerful questions that will instantly shift your mindsetIf you've ever felt like you're chasing success but still feel trapped, this episode will help you break free and redefine what winning truly looks like.Key Takeaways✔️Success isn't just about achievements—it's about how free you feel in the process.✔️If you're playing to avoid failure instead of playing to win, you're already losing.✔️Self-compassion is the foundation of success. Stop beating yourself up and start speaking to yourself with kindness.✔️Authenticity means aligning your thoughts, feelings, and actions—without making Faustian bargains.✔️Equanimity (staying calm and unreactive) is your greatest business asset.✔️The three mindset-shifting questions you must ask in any challenge:Is the problem the problem, or is my response the problem?Is there another way to see this?Where is the opportunity in this situation?Timestamps[00:00] – Why success alone won't set you free[02:00] – The Gilded Cage: How high achievers get trapped[06:30] – How to stop chasing external validation and redefine success[10:00] – Why comparison—especially to your past self—steals your joy[14:00] – The 3 pillars of personal mastery: self-compassion, authenticity, equanimity[18:30] – How to stop reacting and start responding with clarity[22:00] – Playing to win vs. playing not to lose—why it matters[30:00] – The 3 questions that will instantly shift your mindset[38:00] – How to implement these shifts in your business and leadership[42:00] – Final thoughts: The key to freedom as an entrepreneurChoose Your Next StepsThis week, I want you to:Pick one of the 3 mindset-shifting questions and use it in your business.Practice self-compassion—notice when you're being too hard on yourself and shift the narrative.DM me or tag me on Instagram @itsGeorgeBryant and let me know which insight from this episode hit you the hardest.Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeSpecial Announcement: Keren's New Book!Want to go deeper into breaking free from the Gilded Cage? Grab Keren Eldad's new book Gilded, a #1 new release in business management and a Forbes top read of the year.
Trump's war on free speech escalates with the "Take It Down Act," a satire-slaying Trojan horse, as he targets the Constitution and Thomas Massie as well Meanwhile, the CIA's satanic puppet masters arm jihadists to butcher Christians in Syria they supported with A-10 Warthogs inter alia Enter Unreal Milk, a lab-grown climate con blessed by Trump's USDA cronies and Bill Gates' millions—no cows, all control! The elder-killing scandal: midazolam and morphine as chemical executioners, courtesy of Hancock's stockpiles. Peter McCullough's bird flu grift collapses under scrutiny, but real heroes—like a West Texas doc defying BigPharma & MMR's—shine through NBC's smear campaign.2:30 Trump Wants Massey Gone, Constitution Next, and Satire Outlawed“Continuing Resolution” is an oxymoron. They CONTINUE to kick the can down the road expecting something different because they have no RESOLUTION, simply feckless cowards. But the manufactured outrage is NOT about the CR or budget — just like the Canadian tariffs are NOT about fentanyl. Meanwhile, Trump pushes the “Take It Down Act”, a trojan horse anti-speech bill to outlaw satire. Heres how it could be fixed — but won't be fixed. 15:45 The Importance of Constitutional Government VS Trump Ego-nomicsA much needed lesson for our time. 25:59 The Who & Why Behind Trump's Attack on Massie Promises Bought, Promises Paid — BOUGHT & PAID It's easy to see…follow the money. 42:07 Trump Violates Due Process & Law to Follow His Masters: ADL & GreenblattIsrael's shadowy influence looms large. Is this anti-Semitism or anti-Netanyahu-ism? 57:10 CIA's Satanic Shadow Government Unleashes Jihadist Hell: Christians ButcheredFrom Afghanistan to Syria, they've armed bloodthirsty jihadists—like the Al-Qaeda poster child now slaughtering thousands in Latakia—with A-10 Warthogs and heavy weapons, all to topple Assad and install a terrorist worse than ever. Door-to-door executions, women paraded naked and shot, kids forced to kill their families—these U.S.-backed monsters proudly post their atrocities online, screaming "Allah Akbar" over bleeding corpses. Meanwhile, geospatial intel tracks your every move, building AI lifelogs to hunt you by faith and politics 1:19:54 MegaChurch Sued Over “Money-Back Guarantee” on Tithing Are you suing for more when you're already rich in wonders? 1:22:27 Miracles or “Intentional Blindness”? Wake Up to the Divine Spectacle You're Ignoring Every Day!Life wouldn't be a bore, or a chore, if we lived with childlike curiosity to see the miracles permeating in our lives. Be aware of “intentional blindness”.1:35:57 Trump's Censorship Bombshell: Take It Down Act Unleashes a Speech-Stealing Tyranny!Billed as a shield against nonconsensual deep fakes it will let the powerful zap satire, memes, and criticism with zero proof—just accusations! With vague terms, no recourse, and tech giants caving to avoid feds, it's civil asset forfeiture for your words!1:50:15 Trump Lists 60 More Elite Universities to Have Grants Removed$400 MILLION from Columbia to start — except for the wrong reasons. Why was the anti-Americanism of these Marxist universities ignored for decades and funding ONLY CUT for anti-semitism? It shows what we can expect from a rebranding Dept of Education2:06:51 Will the New CDC Head Look at Vaccine-Autism Connection?Dave Weldon, a vaccine-autism crusader from Vaxxed fame, steps into the ring today for a confirmation showdown—will he strike a Faustian bargain with Senator Cassidy like RFK Jr. did?2:12:02 “UnReal Milk”: Lab-Grown Dairy for the Climate Con GameHailed by Forbes as a climate-saving marvel, this Boston-born Franken-dairy is a “solution” for a non-problem. But wait—who's in charge? The USDA, meant for farm-fresh fare, bizarrely claims jurisdiction over this petri-dish potion, while the FDA sits on the sidelines. Critics cry foul: no cows, no agriculture—yet Trump's crew, including Brooke Rollins, rubber-stamps it alongside mRNA jabs for livestock! Bill Gates and Israel fuel the frenzy, pumping millions into this “no-milk milk” to dodge methane-farting cows. It's an unreal saga that reeks of the climate MacGuffin BS2:30:41 Chemical Restraints Exposed: Midazolam & Morphine Used to Kill the Elderly During “Covid”A shocking revelation that'll turn your stomach! Matt Hancock's UK midazolam stockpile and GlaxoSmithKline's Irish vaccine agenda hint at a sinister elder-cleansing scheme—pension relief by lethal injection 2:41:39 Peter McCullough's Bird Flu Grift Unravels He can't even make a coherent argument for his “lab leak” nonsense. And other people are starting to point out his grift. It's Alex Jones 2.0, spinning half-truths into a fear-fest to sell product. But there are REAL wins with REAL doctors who have REAL character—like the West Texas family physician who's ditching vaccines. 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Trump's war on free speech escalates with the "Take It Down Act," a satire-slaying Trojan horse, as he targets the Constitution and Thomas Massie as well Meanwhile, the CIA's satanic puppet masters arm jihadists to butcher Christians in Syria they supported with A-10 Warthogs inter alia Enter Unreal Milk, a lab-grown climate con blessed by Trump's USDA cronies and Bill Gates' millions—no cows, all control! The elder-killing scandal: midazolam and morphine as chemical executioners, courtesy of Hancock's stockpiles. Peter McCullough's bird flu grift collapses under scrutiny, but real heroes—like a West Texas doc defying BigPharma & MMR's—shine through NBC's smear campaign.2:30 Trump Wants Massey Gone, Constitution Next, and Satire Outlawed“Continuing Resolution” is an oxymoron. They CONTINUE to kick the can down the road expecting something different because they have no RESOLUTION, simply feckless cowards. But the manufactured outrage is NOT about the CR or budget — just like the Canadian tariffs are NOT about fentanyl. Meanwhile, Trump pushes the “Take It Down Act”, a trojan horse anti-speech bill to outlaw satire. Heres how it could be fixed — but won't be fixed. 15:45 The Importance of Constitutional Government VS Trump Ego-nomicsA much needed lesson for our time. 25:59 The Who & Why Behind Trump's Attack on Massie Promises Bought, Promises Paid — BOUGHT & PAID It's easy to see…follow the money. 42:07 Trump Violates Due Process & Law to Follow His Masters: ADL & GreenblattIsrael's shadowy influence looms large. Is this anti-Semitism or anti-Netanyahu-ism? 57:10 CIA's Satanic Shadow Government Unleashes Jihadist Hell: Christians ButcheredFrom Afghanistan to Syria, they've armed bloodthirsty jihadists—like the Al-Qaeda poster child now slaughtering thousands in Latakia—with A-10 Warthogs and heavy weapons, all to topple Assad and install a terrorist worse than ever. Door-to-door executions, women paraded naked and shot, kids forced to kill their families—these U.S.-backed monsters proudly post their atrocities online, screaming "Allah Akbar" over bleeding corpses. Meanwhile, geospatial intel tracks your every move, building AI lifelogs to hunt you by faith and politics 1:19:54 MegaChurch Sued Over “Money-Back Guarantee” on Tithing Are you suing for more when you're already rich in wonders? 1:22:27 Miracles or “Intentional Blindness”? Wake Up to the Divine Spectacle You're Ignoring Every Day!Life wouldn't be a bore, or a chore, if we lived with childlike curiosity to see the miracles permeating in our lives. Be aware of “intentional blindness”. 1:35:57 Trump's Censorship Bombshell: Take It Down Act Unleashes a Speech-Stealing Tyranny!Billed as a shield against nonconsensual deep fakes it will let the powerful zap satire, memes, and criticism with zero proof—just accusations! With vague terms, no recourse, and tech giants caving to avoid feds, it's civil asset forfeiture for your words! 1:50:15 Trump Lists 60 More Elite Universities to Have Grants Removed$400 MILLION from Columbia to start — except for the wrong reasons. Why was the anti-Americanism of these Marxist universities ignored for decades and funding ONLY CUT for anti-semitism? It shows what we can expect from a rebranding Dept of Education 2:06:51 Will the New CDC Head Look at Vaccine-Autism Connection?Dave Weldon, a vaccine-autism crusader from Vaxxed fame, steps into the ring today for a confirmation showdown—will he strike a Faustian bargain with Senator Cassidy like RFK Jr. did?2:12:02 “UnReal Milk”: Lab-Grown Dairy for the Climate Con GameHailed by Forbes as a climate-saving marvel, this Boston-born Franken-dairy is a “solution” for a non-problem. But wait—who's in charge? The USDA, meant for farm-fresh fare, bizarrely claims jurisdiction over this petri-dish potion, while the FDA sits on the sidelines. Critics cry foul: no cows, no agriculture—yet Trump's crew, including Brooke Rollins, rubber-stamps it alongside mRNA jabs for livestock! Bill Gates and Israel fuel the frenzy, pumping millions into this “no-milk milk” to dodge methane-farting cows. It's an unreal saga that reeks of the climate MacGuffin BS2:30:41 Chemical Restraints Exposed: Midazolam & Morphine Used to Kill the Elderly During “Covid”A shocking revelation that'll turn your stomach! Matt Hancock's UK midazolam stockpile and GlaxoSmithKline's Irish vaccine agenda hint at a sinister elder-cleansing scheme—pension relief by lethal injection 2:41:39 Peter McCullough's Bird Flu Grift Unravels He can't even make a coherent argument for his “lab leak” nonsense. And other people are starting to point out his grift. It's Alex Jones 2.0, spinning half-truths into a fear-fest to sell product. But there are REAL wins with REAL doctors who have REAL character—like the West Texas family physician who's ditching vaccines. NBC attacks him for their BigPharma masters but in doing so, they prove his point 2;57:37 What Happens to Gold When the Stock Market Drops by 10% or More?Historical data looks good for gold bugsIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
Internal medicine physician Corinne Rao discusses the article, "The Faustian bargain of modern medicine." In this episode, Corinne explores the modern health care system's trade-offs, comparing the traditional independence of private practice to the constraints of employed settings that offer financial stability and reduced administrative burdens at the cost of professional autonomy. She examines how these compromises affect the patient-physician relationship, contribute to burnout, and challenge the core values of medical practice, offering actionable insights for physicians seeking to balance immediate benefits with long-term professional integrity. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Want to streamline your clinical documentation and take advantage of customizations that put you in control? What about the ability to surface information right at the point of care or automate tasks with just a click? Now, you can. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Offering an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform, Dragon Copilot can help you unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise and it's part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare–and it's built on a foundation of trust. Ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus
Zelensky's Kursk invasion hands Putin a prisoner bonanza as drones rain death and Starlink squabbles expose Western disarray.Trump slashes $400 million from Ivy League radical dens while Shin Bet drops a bombshell—Netanyahu's funding Hamas with Trump's $4 billion war chest!An AI satire of Trump's Gaza-to-Vegas fantasy ignites a free speech inferno, while Soros, NGOs, and satanic puppet masters fuel a woke assault on civilization.Chris Pratt's faith vow bolsters his faith and Joe Kirby's crushing loss tests his faithSenator Cassidy's does it again — demanding a Faustian pact with the devil BigPharma to NOT investigate autism or challenge vaccines2:30 Daylight Savings Disaster as Trump Comes Up Short for BreakfastThe history of daylight savings time—a government-sanctioned insanity that's throwing your body into a tailspin, spiking heart attacks, and stroking out the nation with just one lost hour of sleep! And Trump tries to buy time with the egg crisis scrambling to find any egg-stra in any country (because no other country is killing off its food supply like USA). Was it Biden? Yes. But the partisan media doesn't give you full story 16:32 Turns out Biden Couldn't Even Sign His Own Name (at least didn't)Trump-sucker Proxy Media is so proud of their guy who can at least sign his name. But apparently Trump endorsed the Blackrock checks with Panama prizes while the company is busy buying up ALL American homes…so American, so proud. 27:04 Ukraine's Kursk Calamity: Putin's Drone-Powered Trap Snaps Shut on Zelensky's Doomed ArmyZelensky's desperate bid to stall Putin and score a bargaining chips now handing Putin a jackpot of prisoners as Poland and US bicker over Starlink 53:54 Trump Cuts Radical College Funding as Shin Bet Exposes Netanyahu Funding HamasBacked by Trump's $4 billion war chest, Netanyahu's not just bombing—the bombshell revelation from Shin Bet (Israeli Security Agency) says he's funding Hamas Trump cuts $400 MILLION in funding to wealthy Ivy League college. Conservative media says the college radicals want to destroy Western Civilization and are racist. So what's new? Funding these radical seminaries has long been unconstitutional and their racism has long been unconscionable and institutional, but ignored until now 1:33:54 Trump's Gaza AI Satire Sparks Free Speech FirestormAn AI-generated video mocking Trump's wild idea to transform Gaza into a glitzy Vegas-style paradise —complete with bearded belly dancers and casino swagger—started as an inside joke, only to explode when Trump himself snatched it up and flaunted it. Was he unaware that it was satire or was he infatuated with all the gold statues of himself? Either way the creators say satire should be off limits with AI. THEY COULDN'T BE MORE WRONG. That's exactly the opposite of where the real danger of AI lies 1:51:58 Trump's Punishment of the Elderly Who Got in His in Atlantic City & ScotlandJust like Pixar's “Up”, no one's home is safe if the Don wants it for his casino or golf course. 1:53:53 Soros, NGOs, and Satan's Puppet MastersForget just Soros—Brandon Smith's explosive article unveils how the Ford Foundation, Rockefellers, and a web of NGOs, fueled by the U.S. government and CIA, birthed Gay Pride and transgender insanity out of thin air, morphing them into the woke wildfire torching Western civilization. But it's all orchestrated by unseen principalities to shred family, faith, and freedom. This isn't just politics; it's a spiritual war, and the stakes couldn't be higher 2:09:36 Massive Slaughter of Christians by U.S.-Backed Jihadis in Syria and AfghanistanA sickeningly familiar pattern of US allies murdering Christians since terrorists are our allies and partners in geopolitics 2:;17:14 From Chris Pratt's Pact to Kirby's Pain: Faith's Fierce Test in Life's Darkest Storms As a new Christian, Hollywood's golden boy Chris Pratt vowed to give God everything if his premature son survived—now he's preaching unashamed faith from the rooftops. But what happens when the miracle doesn't come? Cue the gut-punching story of YouTuber Joe Kirby, Off the Kirb Ministries, whose baby girl died despite desperate prayers, leaving him and his wife to wrestle with grief amid snowdrops and shattered dreams. 2:31:55 Senator Cassidy (R-LA) Pushes Again for MAHA Heroes to Sign a Pact with the Devil — AND SUCCEEDS!Swear your fealty to BigPharma. Swear you will NOT investigate the plague of Autism and what causes it — BECAUSE CASSIDY ALREADY KNOWS. Jay Bhattacharya folds and fails. “Shall we do evil so that good may come?” Bhattacharya supports MMR, measles fear mongering and now opposes any research on autism. MAHA is a joke — HAHA.If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
Zelensky's Kursk invasion hands Putin a prisoner bonanza as drones rain death and Starlink squabbles expose Western disarray.Trump slashes $400 million from Ivy League radical dens while Shin Bet drops a bombshell—Netanyahu's funding Hamas with Trump's $4 billion war chest!An AI satire of Trump's Gaza-to-Vegas fantasy ignites a free speech inferno, while Soros, NGOs, and satanic puppet masters fuel a woke assault on civilization.Chris Pratt's faith vow bolsters his faith and Joe Kirby's crushing loss tests his faithSenator Cassidy's does it again — demanding a Faustian pact with the devil BigPharma to NOT investigate autism or challenge vaccines2:30 Daylight Savings Disaster as Trump Comes Up Short for BreakfastThe history of daylight savings time—a government-sanctioned insanity that's throwing your body into a tailspin, spiking heart attacks, and stroking out the nation with just one lost hour of sleep! And Trump tries to buy time with the egg crisis scrambling to find any egg-stra in any country (because no other country is killing off its food supply like USA). Was it Biden? Yes. But the partisan media doesn't give you full story 16:32 Turns out Biden Couldn't Even Sign His Own Name (at least didn't)Trump-sucker Proxy Media is so proud of their guy who can at least sign his name. But apparently Trump endorsed the Blackrock checks with Panama prizes while the company is busy buying up ALL American homes…so American, so proud. 27:04 Ukraine's Kursk Calamity: Putin's Drone-Powered Trap Snaps Shut on Zelensky's Doomed ArmyZelensky's desperate bid to stall Putin and score a bargaining chips now handing Putin a jackpot of prisoners as Poland and US bicker over Starlink 53:54 Trump Cuts Radical College Funding as Shin Bet Exposes Netanyahu Funding HamasBacked by Trump's $4 billion war chest, Netanyahu's not just bombing—the bombshell revelation from Shin Bet (Israeli Security Agency) says he's funding Hamas Trump cuts $400 MILLION in funding to wealthy Ivy League college. Conservative media says the college radicals want to destroy Western Civilization and are racist. So what's new? Funding these radical seminaries has long been unconstitutional and their racism has long been unconscionable and institutional, but ignored until now 1:33:54 Trump's Gaza AI Satire Sparks Free Speech FirestormAn AI-generated video mocking Trump's wild idea to transform Gaza into a glitzy Vegas-style paradise —complete with bearded belly dancers and casino swagger—started as an inside joke, only to explode when Trump himself snatched it up and flaunted it. Was he unaware that it was satire or was he infatuated with all the gold statues of himself? Either way the creators say satire should be off limits with AI. THEY COULDN'T BE MORE WRONG. That's exactly the opposite of where the real danger of AI lies 1:51:58 Trump's Punishment of the Elderly Who Got in His in Atlantic City & ScotlandJust like Pixar's “Up”, no one's home is safe if the Don wants it for his casino or golf course. 1:53:53 Soros, NGOs, and Satan's Puppet MastersForget just Soros—Brandon Smith's explosive article unveils how the Ford Foundation, Rockefellers, and a web of NGOs, fueled by the U.S. government and CIA, birthed Gay Pride and transgender insanity out of thin air, morphing them into the woke wildfire torching Western civilization. But it's all orchestrated by unseen principalities to shred family, faith, and freedom. This isn't just politics; it's a spiritual war, and the stakes couldn't be higher 2:09:36 Massive Slaughter of Christians by U.S.-Backed Jihadis in Syria and AfghanistanA sickeningly familiar pattern of US allies murdering Christians since terrorists are our allies and partners in geopolitics 2:;17:14 From Chris Pratt's Pact to Kirby's Pain: Faith's Fierce Test in Life's Darkest Storms As a new Christian, Hollywood's golden boy Chris Pratt vowed to give God everything if his premature son survived—now he's preaching unashamed faith from the rooftops. But what happens when the miracle doesn't come? Cue the gut-punching story of YouTuber Joe Kirby, Off the Kirb Ministries, whose baby girl died despite desperate prayers, leaving him and his wife to wrestle with grief amid snowdrops and shattered dreams. 2:31:55 Senator Cassidy (R-LA) Pushes Again for MAHA Heroes to Sign a Pact with the Devil — AND SUCCEEDS!Swear your fealty to BigPharma. Swear you will NOT investigate the plague of Autism and what causes it — BECAUSE CASSIDY ALREADY KNOWS. Jay Bhattacharya folds and fails. “Shall we do evil so that good may come?” Bhattacharya supports MMR, measles fear mongering and now opposes any research on autism. MAHA is a joke — HAHA.If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
Join Warlock Vorobok for his final podcast as he reads one of his favorite time-traveling stories: Enoch Soames by Sir Max Beerbohm. Join a down-on-his-luck writer as he makes a Faustian deal with the Devil to see if his name lives on in literary history. You'll never guess who gets the last laugh!Warlock Vorobok Reads is a monthly storytime for grownups.
MONOLOGUE Chantal Kreviazuk's Anthem Debacle: Arrogance, Hypocrisy, and a Cringe-Worthy Protest NEWSMAKER Chantal Kreviazuk's Version of O' Canada Causes Huge Controversy https://torontosun.com/news/national/warmington-for-once-perhaps-the-booing-of-our-national-anthem-was-justified Joe Warmington Toronto Sun Columnist OPEN LINES THE SOFA CINEFILE Nick Soter reviews the 1953 Romantic Comedy, Roman Holiday, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck THE LIMRIDDLER Faustian Form Lifestyle astray from the cultural norm. Medieval movement for Christian reform. Czechia's pride On its westerly side. Rhapsody written in Faustian form? MONOLOGUE The Vaccine-Autism Cover-Up: A New Study Just Shattered the Narrative—And They Can't Hide It Anymore NEWSMAKER Trudeau's high-speed rail to be built by SNC-Lavalin rebranded as AtkinsRéalis https://www.westernstandard.news/news/trudeaus-high-speed-rail-to-be-built-by-snc-lavalin-rebranded-as-atkinsr%C3%A9alis/62368 Jen Hodgson is a journalist with The Western Standard STEELHEADS TALK Brendan Lang, Brampton Steelheads Play by Play and Colour Commentator Host of Trout Talk and TIPS here on Sauga 960 AM THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE! Chantal Kreviazuk Re-imagines O' Canada – Is she a hero or a zero? Greg Carrasco – Host of The Greg Carrasco Show, Saturday mornings 8-11am on SAUGA 960 AM THE LIMRIDDLE ANSWER AND WINNERS Faustian Form Lifestyle astray from the cultural norm. Medieval movement for Christian reform. Czechia's pride On its westerly side. Rhapsody written in Faustian form? The Answer to this week's Limriddle was: Bohemian The first 5 to answer correctly were: 1. Sue Somerville, Calgary, Alberta 2. Nicholas Cole, Toronto, Ontario 3. Andrew Blair, Toronto, Ontario 4. Linda Blee, Oakville, Ontario 5. Eric Klein, Lake Worth, Florida Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week Howie is joined by Ewa Pospieszynska, a young ecosocialist in the leftwing Razem party of Poland.Resources: Razem,https://partiarazem.pl(In Polish, but can be read in English using a free machine translation app like Google Translate)European Left Alliance for the People and the Planet,https://leftalliance.eu/Central-Eastern European Green Left Alliance,https://ceegla.org/Dan Davison and Ewa Pospieszyńska, Beyond Roe: Strategic Lessons in the Fight for Abortion Rights, New Politics, Summer 2022,https://newpol.org/issue_post/beyond-roe/Dan Davison and Ewa Pospieszyńska, "On Migration, the Polish Left Has All But Given Up: It isn't too late to grow a backbone,” Novara Media, October 2, 2023,https://novaramedia.com/2023/10/02/on-migration-the-polish-left-has-all-but-given-up/Ewa Pospieszyńska, "PiS off! But Tusk's coalition is a Faustian pact for the Polish left,” Red Pepper, November 16, 2023,https://www.redpepper.org.uk/global-politics/europe/pis-off-but-tusks-coalition-is-a-faustian-pact-for-the-polish-left/Ewa Pospieszyńska's podcast about Polish politics and more, The Polkast,https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-polkast-podHowie Hawkins, "A Political Paradox: A Progressive-Leaning Public Elects a Far-Right President,” New Politics, Winter 2025,https://newpol.org/issue_post/a-political-paradox
The writer Jon Ronson and the creators of the immersive theatrical experience Sleep No More have teamed up to make a vast new immersive show that unfolds beneath a Wall St. skyscraper. Life And Trust tells the story of J.G. Conwell, a bank president on the eve of the 1929 crash who makes a Faustian bargain to return to his youth. We accompany him back to New York's seedy and turbulent past of The Gilded Age. The experience of spending hours in the world of Life And Trust is almost indescribable since most of the story unfolds through dream-like sets and choreography. It's also an open world theatrical experience, so audiences never see the same exact show, even on the same night. I talk with Chief Storyteller for Emursive Productions Ilana Gilovch, Executive Producer of Life and Trust Carolyn Boyd, and Jon Ronson about how Life And Trust came together, and why this is the perfect moment to explore the devil's bargain of a bank. This week's episode is sponsored by Hims. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/IMAGINARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nathan and Ryan turn up the volume to discuss Brian De Palma's cult classic Phantom of the Paradise! A wild mix of gothic horror, glam rock, and sharp satire, this rock opera follows the tragic tale of Winslow Leach, a talented songwriter who makes a Faustian deal with the sinister music mogul Swan. The hosts delve into the film's dazzling visuals, unforgettable music by Paul Williams, and its scathing critique of the entertainment industry. Join the conversation as they break down this bizarre and electrifying masterpiece that's equal parts weird, campy, and genius.
In a jumping all the big promotions edition of Spotlight, Gareth, Matty & JP catch up on goings on in the wrestling world as TNA reinvents itself (again) with its opening PPV of the year Genesis! They talk the revival of TNA and its Faustian pact with WWE that will consume its soul and ultimately destroy the company. Probably. They also talk AEW roster issues, the build to SNME and Royal Rumble, Gareth watches Raw! Matty watches Collision! And JP watches GCW. Sigh. SHOWNOTES: 0:00 Intro 2:50 TNA Genesis, NXTNA 53:23 Raw, Build to SNME and Royal Rumble 1:28:02 AEW Collision, AEW's iced wrestlers 2:11:09 GCW, January Plans & Patreon Changes GRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our Patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon Kings Of The Mountain - Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt & Carl Gac! You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL, or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL! Get the the new line of GRAPPL merchandise with FREE SHIPPING to the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand at https://chopped-tees.com/en-uk/collections/grappl You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL, or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at http://www.Patreon.com/GRAPPL! You can also join us on the GRAPPL Discord for free at https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS
Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! True to our name, we decided to give Robert Eggers' Nosferatu a second chance. While we emerged from our first viewing fairly united in our opinions, this second viewing brought us to vastly different places, and this episode is our chance to unpack those together. For Cam, the film felt much more vibrant, both in its visuals (thanks, digital projection!) and in its continuation of Eggers' favorite themes, including temptation, lust, Faustian contracts, messy relationships, animal omens, and commitment to period. For Maggie, this second viewing seemed to double down on her frustrations with the film. The hollowness that we identified in our first episode creeps in again here, but this time we understand it a little better: through Ellen's fraught relationship with Orlok, and the way the film directs us to experience it. Our discussion concludes in a fixation on a central question: does Ellen love Orlok? LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com
Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSTop 50 Comics DecemberMilestone 'Wolverine' #400 features two tales and moreNew one-shot ‘Kid Juggernaut' coming April 2025Marvel unveils Black History Month variant covers out February 2025Ram V's 'Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma' coming in April 2025The Uncanny Experience fan event returns July 12-13, 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Cruel Kingdom #1 (Oni Press)Zootopia #1 (Jeff Parker, Alessandro Ranaldi)Nathan:Absolute Batman #4 (Scott Snyder, Gabriel Hernandez Walta)Moon Man #6 (Scott Mescudi, Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Federico Bertoni)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Daredevil: Unleash Hell #1 (Erica Schultz, Valentina Pinti)Dave - Absolute Batman #4 (Scott Snyder, Gabriel Hernandez Walta)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: New Gods #2 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)Nathan: Ultimate Wolverine #1 (Christopher Condon, Alessandro Cappucio)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Storm #4 (Karen Darboe Cover)Nathan: The Question: All Along the Watchtower #3 (Jorge Fornés)Interview: Interview: Lucky Devils - Charles Soule, Ryan Browne What inspired the concept of The Lucky Devils? Was there a specific moment or idea that sparked the "devil on your shoulder" premise?After the massive success of Eight Billion Genies, did you feel any pressure to create something equally ambitious? How did that influence the development of The Lucky Devils?The series explores Faustian bargains and humanity's struggle with temptation. What drew you to this theme, and how do you balance humor and darkness in such a morally complex story?How did you come to 9 issues specifically for the series?Character and Story QuestionsThe road to Hell is paved with good intentions—is this series more of a cautionary tale, or is it about embracing the chaos?Creative Process QuestionsRyan, you mentioned pushing the limits of "crazy world-building insanity"—what's been the most fun or challenging thing to draw so far?Charles, how did your experience with morally complex stories like Star Wars or The Oracle Year influence your approach to writing The Lucky Devils?Fun QuestionIf you had a literal devil on your shoulder like in The Lucky Devils, what do you think it would tell you to do first? Would you listen?Closing QuestionWhat do you hope readers take away from The Lucky Devils? Is there a particular emotion, idea, or lesson you want them to ponder after closing the final issue?
In this episode of Lunchtime Movie Critics, we dive into the hilarious, over-the-top world of Bedazzled (2000). Join us as we revisit Brendan Fraser's wildly entertaining performance as a hapless everyman who trades his soul for seven wishes, only to find out the Devil (Elizabeth Hurley) doesn't play fair. From Fraser's ridiculous character transformations to Hurley's iconic and devilishly stylish portrayal, we break down what makes this remake a sinful delight. Does Bedazzled hold up as a comedy classic? Or is it another cautionary tale about making deals with the Devil? Tune in for witty banter, sharp insights, and a few unexpected lessons about the price of wishing for more. Whether you're a die-hard Fraser fan or just discovering this cult favorite, you'll find plenty to love (and laugh about) in this episode! Keywords: Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley, Harold Ramis, Bedazzled, comedy movie review, Faustian bargains, Lunchtime Movie Critics.
Angel Heart - "I Don't Like Messy Accounts" For the end of the year we are tying up our loose ends with De Niro, Rourke & Bonet in ANGEL HEART (1987). A Faustian tale that goes all the way to hell and back. A film that was extremely controversial when it came out - Bonet had to exit the "wholesome" sitcom she had starred on prior.Beautiful cinematography, stunning locales and De Niro doing his best impression of Marty Scorsese - what more could you want to ring in the New Year!?Wishing you and yours a Happy 2025!Support the show
Ralph welcomes retired diplomat Ambassador Chas Freeman to discuss the United States' disregard for international law, the incoming Trump administration's approach to foreign policy, and the decline of the American Empire (among other topics).Ambassador Chas Freeman is a retired career diplomat who has negotiated on behalf of the United States with over 100 foreign governments in East and South Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and both Western and Eastern Europe. Ambassador Freeman was previously a Senior Fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, and served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense, U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, and Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d'Affaires in the American embassies at both Bangkok and Beijing. He was Director for Chinese Affairs at the U.S. Department of State from 1979-1981. He was the principal American interpreter during the late President Nixon's historic visit to China in 1972. In addition to Chinese, Ambassador Freeman speaks French and Spanish at the professional level and can converse in Arabic and several other languages.He concluded his thirty years in public service as Assistant Secretary of Defense, responsible for managing defense relations with all regions of the world except the countries of the former Soviet Union. Ambassador Freeman is the author of several well-received books on statecraft and diplomacy, including The Diplomat's Dictionary, America's Misadventures in the Middle East, and America's Continuing Misadventures in the Middle East.I think it's fair to say that our country led the drive for international law, a world order that was based on rules established by consensus and legitimized at the United Nations. But we have also led the drive away from the rule of law, both internationally and domestically. And I think the connection is contempt for procedural justice or due process.Chas FreemanThat whole area of international law—which was a stabilizing force in the world—has gone [when Trump removed us from the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Agreement in Europe.] And the UN Charter is disrespected—not just the US Constitution is—in its fundamentals. We invade the sovereignty of other countries with no serious regard for the legal prohibitions against that. And in fact, those legal prohibitions—which once were something that smaller countries could rely upon when they confronted the great powers—are no longer effective. Therefore, we see at the local level, the regional level, a proliferation of weapons designed to counter and defend against attack by greater powers. So the whole world is in effect arming itself. This is very good for arms manufacturers, but it's very bad for the prospects for our species.Chas FreemanThere are no realistic threats against the United States—except those that we are provoking. Our view seems to be that the best way to deal with the hornet's nest—I'm speaking of West Asia, the Middle East here—is to go and poke the hornets in their nest.Chas FreemanThe real risk now…is Israel has so much power in the US that it could create incidents which would flip the United States into a blazing barrage of empire expansion— and suppression in the United States domestically. And they have an incoming president who is ripe for that kind of manipulation to begin with.Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 12/11/241. On December 4th, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was assassinated in broad daylight in Midtown Manhattan. Clues indicated that the killing was political; most notably, the words “delay,” “deny” and “depose” were each written on one of the three bullets fired at the scene. As AP notes, “The messages mirror the phrase ‘delay, deny, defend,' which is commonly used by lawyers and critics about insurers that delay payments, deny claims and defend their actions.” Following nearly two full days of nescience, authorities turned up a suspect – Luigi Mangione, the Ivy League-educated scion of an established Baltimore family who had shown signs of increasingly erratic behavior in recent months, perhaps related to ever-worsening back pain. When Mangione was apprehended in an Altoona, Pennsylvania McDonald's, he was found with “a three-page handwritten document that indicated ‘motivation and mindset,'” the BBC reports, however authorities have not released this manifesto. Perhaps unsurprisingly, ABC 7 New York reports that Mangione's actions have unleashed a torrent of “‘volcanic' anger,” toward health insurance agencies, which many regard as capricious and cruel. It remains to be seen how this public sentiment will factor into what is sure to be a highly-publicized criminal trial.2. The reverberations of Mangione's actions are already being felt. Back in November, the American Society of Anesthesiologists issued a statement decrying Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's unilateral declaration that it would refuse to “pay for anesthesia care if [a] surgery or procedure goes beyond an arbitrary time limit, regardless of how long the surgical procedure takes.” The ASA called on Anthem to reverse that proposal, but their pleas were ignored. That is until December 5th – just one day after the UnitedHealthcare shooting – when the company abruptly reversed themselves and even scrubbed the announcement of the policy from their website. Of course, Anthem insists that the outcry was based on “misinformation” and denies any correlation between the assassination and their decision, per NBC, but the timing frankly makes that difficult to believe.3. Another New York City killing also made the news last week: the trial of Daniel Penny, a former U.S. Marine on trial for strangling Jordan Neely to death in a New York subway car. Neely was an African-American street artist who had been experiencing homelessness. CNN reports Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide, already a lesser charge than the original second-degree manslaughter allegation, which Judge Maxwell Wiley dismissed Friday after jurors “twice told the court they could not come to a verdict on the count.” Neely's father, Andre Zachary, is quoted saying “I miss my son. My son didn't have to go through this. I didn't have to go through this either…What's going to happen to us now? I've had enough of this. The system is rigged.”4. Turning to the Middle East, the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has fallen. Assad, with help from Russia, has clung to power since the country descended into civil war in 2011, beating back all manner of rival forces ranging from U.S.-backed rebels to left-wing Kurdish militias to ISIS. The faction that finally did wrest power from Assad is called Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham or HTS, which splintered from Al-Qaeda but is now engaging in a so-called “charm offensive” per France24, and promoting itself as a tolerant faction that will not subjugate women or oppress ethnic and religious minorities such as Syrian Christians, Druze, and Kurds. In a statement, the group told the Kurds of Aleppo “You have the right to live freely … Diversity is a strength of which we are proud…We denounce the actions of the Islamic State group against the Kurds, including the enslavement of women … We are with the Kurds to build the Syria of tomorrow.” ABC reports the U.S. will “recognize and support a new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, destroys chemical weapons stocks and protects the rights of minorities and women.” So far HTS seems to fit the bill. And if this all wasn't enough, the Syrian situation is further complicated by Israel using this moment to expand its foothold in the country. CNN reports Israel has “launched airstrikes at military targets across Syria and deployed ground troops both into and beyond a demilitarized buffer zone for the first time in 50 years,” setting the stage for a possible new front in Netanyahu's ongoing regional war.5. In Palestine, the Intercept reports five Palestinians in the West Bank, along with the councils of the three villages they hail from have filed “a formal regulatory complaint in Germany accusing the media giant Axel Springer of contributing to human rights abuses in Palestine.” Specifically, the complaint concerns Yad2, a classified ads platform and subsidiary of Axel Springer that has been compared to Craigslist, which the plaintiffs allege enables illegal settlements. According to the complaint filed by Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Centre, Yad2's facilitation of settler activity violates Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, which “requires German companies to identify and mitigate human rights risks within their global supply chains, including in subsidiaries which they control.”6. In more Israel/Palestine news, the student body at Yale has “overwhelmingly,” passed three pro-Palestine referenda, including two demanding that the university “disclose and divest from its holdings in military weapons manufacturers, ‘including those arming Israel,'” per Yale Daily News. These measures passed with around 80% of the vote. Han Pimental-Hayes, an organizer with the pro-Palestine Sumud Coalition, is quoted saying “University leaders have long tried to paint pro-Palestine and pro-divestment students as a fringe minority. The results of this referendum demonstrate that in reality, the movement for a free Palestine and a more ethical endowment is overwhelmingly popular.” Yale Friends of Israel however expressed that they are “certain” Yale will not change its investment policy regarding Israel's weapons of war.7. Looking to Africa, Semafor reports that the incoming Trump White House appears set to recognize the breakaway state of Somaliland, spurred on by right-wing elements who wish to use the unrecognized country as a base for anti-China intelligence operations. This piece highlights that this move would rattle the governments of East Africa and draw the ire of the African Union, but Trump's China hawks see it as a critical element of countering Chinese influence in the region and particularly in Djibouti where the People's Liberation Army has set up one of its handful of foreign military bases. Even if Trump does not recognize Somaliland however, and instead hews to the traditional American “One Somalia” policy, Republicans are calling for Trump to take an approach akin to Taiwan – treating it as independent without formal recognition.8. Turning to domestic politics, POLITICO reports Democrats are staging a “mutiny” against the old guard who have monopolized power in the House. This report focuses on Rep. Jerry Nadler, 77, who will vacate his position as the top Democrat on Judiciary to clear the way for Jamie Raskin, Rep. Raul Grijalva, 76, who announced he would step down as the top Dem on the Natural Resources Committee, and David Scott of Georgia, 79, who is looking down the barrel at multiple challenges for his spot on the Agriculture Committee. Since this piece was published, another major challenge has emerged – NBC reports AOC is gunning for the top Democratic spot on the Oversight Committee. The POLITICO piece emphasizes Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' approach of letting the challenges “speak for themselves,” as an indication that he will not fight this wave of challenges.9. Washington Post labor reporter Lauren Kaori Gurley reports the Teamsters are demanding Amazon agree to bargaining dates by December 15. In a statement, Teamsters President Sean O'Brien writes “The Teamsters are done asking nicely for Amazon to stop breaking the law. Amazon must commit to come to the table and bargain a Teamsters contract with its workers — or face the consequences of its inaction.” This gambit by the Teamsters comes just as the winter holiday gift deliveries are getting into full swing, maximizing the union's leverage. Moreover, the Teamster's Faustian bargain with the Trump administration may yield results for them, as the normally business friendly Republicans may be inclined to put the screws to Amazon on behalf of this particular union. Whatever the circumstances, the Amazon Teamsters deserve a contract and it is heartening that O'Brien is fighting for his members.10. In decidedly worse Trump news, the president-elect has announced former Missouri Republican Congressman Billy Long as his pick to lead the IRS. A story by the Lever sounds the alarm on how he might use the “non-profit killer” bill to pursue political vendettas against tax-exempt organizations he dislikes. This piece exposes Long's role in trying to pressure the IRS to launch a probe into, of all things, the Humane Society following their support of a Missouri ballot measure strengthening dog breeder regulations. Put another way, if Long was ready to use the long-arm of the IRS to crack down on an organization whose sole political goal is the protection of animals, what might he do to organizations devoted to civil rights or social justice?This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Big thanks to Graham King for joining me on episode 90! In this episode we chat about the great film Boogie Nights (1997) by Paul Thomas Anderson. In this episode we wrangle with notions of: The essence of Faustian bargain being that you don't even ask for what you really want, and the isolation that comes with not knowing what you want The importance of apologies Exploitation The desire to make something good The state of film and quality films Stigma Plucking knowledge and art from the teeth of taboo and custom Surrogate parental instincts Flattery from insecurity Great films giving homage to other great films The mindblowing cinema that is Boogie Nights Additional Spoiler: Magnolia - 8:20 Thank you everyone for listening to the show. Please feel free to leave a rating and review!
ALAN MULHERN: The Quest & Psychotherapy (Jungian Approach to Healing)
This is the final episode of this miniseries on Transhumanism and Artificial Intelligence. Many authors, filmakers and the like point to the great dangers of Artifical Intelligence - to no avail. Warnings of great danger are no deterrence for the advance of technology. Fascinated by wealth and infatuated with power, we complete the Faustian bargain that was struck at the beginning of Business Civilization – we forfeit our soul for power, wealth and knowledge.
Punk rock will never die!But punk rockers sure do.Plus they are delicious.In UNCLE PECKERHEAD (currently streaming on Prime, Hulu, Sling TV and The Roku Channel), a fledging punk band starting out on their first tour discovers their new hot Southern daddy roadie is also a man-eating...thing.They also discover...that's not a dealbreaker.On the surface, "Uncle Peckerhead" is a delightfully fun, gory, campy, feel-good rock 'n roll road trip movie with a ton of genuine heart that's shockingly queer positive!But lurking deep underneath all that sweet Southern charm is an insidiously wicked "deal with the devil" Faustian pact story.And Judy and her band are about to learn that when you bargain with the devil, he ALWAYS gets his due...My very special guests this episode are the editor of Bear World Magazine and Stan the Mechanics' alter ego, JOHN HERNANDEZ, and co-creator and star of "Good Cops" and "I Had a Bloody Good Time at House Harker", DEREK HAUGEN.UNCLE PECKERHEAD was written & directed by MATTHEW JOHN LAWRENCE and stars DAVID LITTLETON, CHET SIEGAL, JEFF RIDDLE and RUBY McCOLLISTERLinks referenced in this episode:univozpods.netbearworldmag.comstanthemecanic.compatreon.com/screamqueenzbit.ly/joinSQclubThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
It's not a rivalry, any more than there's a rivalry between bugs and a bug zapper, but anyway, this week is UVA-Virginia Tech football week. It's my job to get you ready for the annual beatdown, so, here goes. Virginia Tech may have to go with freshman Pop Watson at QB for UVA game The folks in Vegas aren't fooled by the strong possibility that Virginia Tech is going to have to go with its third-string freshman quarterback. UVA Football Injury Report: Vaughn needs to step up at RB, good news with Trell Harris UVA Football lost tailbacks Xavier Brown (broken collarbone) and Kobe Pace (knee) during last week's 33-7 loss to College Football Playoff contender SMU. UVA Football: Can we stop calling UVA-Virginia Tech a ‘rivalry,' please? “It's two in-state schools. It's houses divided. It's bragging rights,” UVA coach Tony Elliott said on Tuesday, musing on the topic of, ahem, rivalry week, such as the annual UVA-Virginia Tech football series can be considered a “rivalry.” UVA Football: The suits running the show are perfectly happy with things as they are There even is a UVA Football program because the University of Virginia, like every other college and university in America that plays football, has made a Faustian bargain. We, like the others, let kids truck each other into head injuries and various other upper- and lower-body injuries and maladies involving broken bones and ligament and cartilage tears and bruised spleens and the like that will affect them the rest of their lives – the whole point to us doing that being, because it gets other kids to decide to apply for admission.
I read from faunistic to favor. Seems like it's probably a good idea to try to NOT be Faustian. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust The word of the episode is "faux naif". Use my special link https://zen.ai/thedictionary to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/ Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTube "The Dictionary - Letter F" on YouTube Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list! https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/ Backwards Talking on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmIujMwEDbgZUexyR90jaTEEVmAYcCzuq https://linktr.ee/spejampar dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://www.threads.net/@dictionarypod https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar https://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar 917-727-5757
Dr. Jenkins, author, host of Path to the Academy and Light through the Past podcasts, explores the corruption of the Universities, how they have not only left their foundations as Christian institutions, but actually worked to undermine their first principles, how this change has wrought devastation to Orthodox youth heading off to college, and what can be done to address the problem.
November 1, 2024#JoinTheRevolutionThe Daily Mojo is 2 hours of news, commentary, comedy, and auditory deliciousness."Freedom Friday: Faustian Edition"JD Vance comes across as a real dude on Rogan's show. The WH is getting involved in election interference again. What makes a Nazi? Kamala's supporters can't get a grip...or a reason. Phil Bell - TDM's DC Correspondent -is live to discuss the importance of getting out and voting on Tuesday!Our affiliate partners:Dave and his crew were roasting historically great coffee before some of these newcomers even thought about creating a coffee brand. He's still the best, in our eyes!AmericanPrideRoasters.comNothing says “I appreciate you” like an engraved gift or award. Ron and Misty (mostly Misty) have the perfect solution for you if you need a gift idea for family or your employees!www.MoJoLaserPros.comWe love to support Mike Lindell and his company. He's a real patriot and an American success story!MojoMyPillow.com Promo code: Mojo50Be ready for anything from a hurricane to man-created stupidity (toilet paper shortage, anyone?). The tools and food storage you need to weather the storm.www.PrepareWithMojo50.com Stay Connected:WATCH The Daily Mojo LIVE 7-9a CT: www.TheDailyMojo.com (RECOMMEDED)Rumble: HEREFacebook: HEREMojo 5-0 TV: HEREFreedomsquare: HEREOr just LISTEN:Mojo50.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-mojo-with-brad-staggs--3085897/support.
In discussions about technology, and maybe especially within climatetech, the concept of the "Faustian bargain" is common. But what does it actually mean, and is it as simple as concept as it is typically considered? In today's special Halloween episode, Reversing Climate Change host, Ross Kenyon, intros the show by giving the necessary historical context to understand Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust, and to contrast it against Christophe Marlowe's Doctor Faustus. Get ready for a dose of Romanticism. When the Faustian bargain is invoked, it usually means a bad deal—one with no upside except for a short-sighted one. And that may be true for Marlowe's Faust, but Goethe's Faust wins his bet with Mephistopheles and his soul is never damned. What does that mean for how we use the term, when persistent survival if not actual upside is reintroduced into the Faustian bargain? What if, at least according to Goethe, making a deal with the devil isn't always as straightforwardly bad as one might think? Today's guest is frequent podcast alumni and multihyphenate, Daniel Backer. Daniel produces virtuosic music, writes insightful novels, and creates video content about literary fiction on both his YouTube and TikTok channels. Be sure to follow his work! Daniel and Ross spend much of the show exploring what it does to one's brain to take claims of high strangeness, the paranormal, and the occult seriously, and why horror films (especially those of Ari Aster) deserve a better reputation. Happy Halloween!N.B. Reversing Climate Change is no longer a Nori podcast, but its own show. Outdated assets will be updated if and as possible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reversingclimatechange/support
ALAN MULHERN: The Quest & Psychotherapy (Jungian Approach to Healing)
The archetypal roots of Transhumanism are explored. The Book of Genesis presents this in symbolic and mythical form: humans are caught in a dilemma between staying in the garden of unconsciousness or making a bid for freedom from nature and the unconscious though the awakening of self awareness and pursuit of knowledge. In doing this we become aware of death and are destined to attempt to overcome this trauma by seeking the tree of everlasting life – to become as gods. This is the metaphysical background to transhumanism which in its radical form wishes to move at least some humans to a post-biological state that overcomes ageing and death. However the history of utopias – and Transhumanism is definitely one - is that they have a dystopian underside. This can be even be presented metaphysically as a movement from the Luciferian to the Satanic. There is a Faustian pact at the origins of business civilization. The pursuit of Artificial Intelligence and the movement to Transhumanism are its consequences. The myth of Dr Faustus is explored.
Today we're discussing a bunch of trending celebrity conspiracies surrounding Diddy & the new Magick Mike film "Blink Twice": Cameron Diaz, Modeling pipelines, Tom Cruise Fish F*cking, Richard Gere & gerbils, Demi Moore's minor kiss, MKULTRA Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Liam Payne, Jamie Foxx murder, Matthew Perry's mom's Premonition & Faustian bargain!—You can now sign up for our commercial-free version of the show with a Patreon exclusive bonus show called “Morning Coffee w/ the Weishaupts” at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms OR subscribe on the Apple Podcasts app to get all the same bonus “Morning Coffee” episodes AD-FREE with early access! (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/r34zj)Want more?…—Index of all previous episodes on free feed: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2021/03/22/index-of-archived-episodes/—Leave a review or rating wherever you listen and we'll see what you've got to say!Follow us on the socials:-instagram.com/theweishaupts2/ -Amazon Affiliate shop (*still under construction) with our favorite hair, skin care and horny books: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2024/08/24/amazon-shopping-list-josie-and-isaacs-list/Check out Isaac's conspiracy podcasts, merch, etc:-AllMyLinks.com/IsaacW-Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture (on all podcast platforms or IlluminatiWatcher.com)-Isaac Weishaupt's book are all on Amazon and Audible; *author narrated audiobooks*STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's and Josie's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.
It's the Halloween special! Sfinga, Salt, and B. Key dive into the world of fairytales, folklore, and dramatic plays to narrate six different stories—and reflect on each of the sorcerous lessons one can glean from them. From seafaring saints and Faustian conjurers to old witches and dragon-slaying princes, the gang giggles their way through all the memories of learning lore through stories around the autumn campfires. Support us on patreon.com/TheFrightfulHowls and follow us at twitter.com/FrightfulHowls.
Pax takes Michael and Shawn along on a Faustian trip of debauchery and redemption with FW Murnau's silent adaptation of Faust.
In “The Substance,” a darkly satirical horror movie directed by Coralie Fargeat, Demi Moore plays an aging Hollywood actress who strikes a tech-infused Faustian bargain to unleash a younger, “more perfect” version of herself. Gruesome side effects ensue. Fargeat's film plays on the fact that female aging is often seen as its own brand of horror—and that we've devised increasingly extreme methods of combating it. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss “The Substance” and “A Different Man,” another new release that questions our culture's obsession with perfecting our physical forms. In recent years, the smorgasbord of products and procedures promising to enhance our bodies and preserve our youth has only grown; social media has us looking at ourselves more than ever before. No wonder, then, that horror as a genre has been increasingly preoccupied with our uneasy relationship to our own exteriors. “We are embodied. It is a struggle. It is beautiful. It's something to wrestle with forever. Just as you think that you've caught up to your current embodiment, something changes,” Schwartz says. “And so how do we make our peace with it?”Read, watch, and listen with the critics:“A Clockwork Orange” (1971)“The Substance” (2024)“A Different Man” (2024)“Psycho” (1960)“The Ren & Stimpy Show” (1991-96)“The Bluest Eye,” by Toni Morrison“Passing,” by Nella Larsen“The Power of Positive Thinking,” by Norman Vincent Peale“Titane” (2021)“The Age of Instagram Face,” by Jia Tolentino (The New Yorker)New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts.
With the rise of artificial intelligence integrated into most aspects of technology, what is the probability that some algorithms are supernatural? Could this interdimensional intelligence hail from a time of ancient technology before a worldwide deluge? Joel tackles the ultra-terrestrial side of technology by looking at Charles Babbage, the “Father of Computers”, and his proposed Faustian pact to conjure the devil by blood. He then examines the alarming connection between technological discoveries and ultra-terrestrial psychic downloading into past and present geniuses. Lastly, Joel connects the dead Nephilim spirits and futuristic chat programs with Blake Lemoine's alleged sentient discovery of Google's large language model AI, Lambda. Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree: Information Website: https://linktr.ee/joelthomasmedia Follow: Instagram | X | Facebook Watch: YouTube | Rumble Music: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music Films: merkelfilms.com Email: freetherabbitspodcast@gmail.com Distributed by: merkel.media Produced by: @jack_theproducer OUTRO MUSIC Joel Thomas - Pulp YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify
Join us as our guest lays out in great detail the diabolical self-aggrandizement rooted in Chinese ancient political theory, called Legalism, which established the prototype for the totalitarian rule that the Chinese people suffer under today. It is perhaps no accident that the red dragon has been China’s archetypal symbol since the nation’s unification in 220 BC. The Devil’s false promise has always been “You shall be as Gods,” and China’s leaders down to the present day continue to make this Faustian bargain, to the detriment of the Chinese people and—ultimately—their own souls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler to hear about the Biden-Stephanopoulos interview, Kamala Harris the Agnew appointment, California voters their own worse enemy, Biden makes us ask "Is a president necessary?", and Trump v. Harris.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hands with six fingers, mouths with dozens of teeth, hairlines and limbs out of whack: We've all seen eye-roll worthy generative AI images. But despite the prevalence of these easy to spot fakes, photography and video media companies like Getty Images are already feeling the impact of AI and trying to integrate the technology without compromising their core business. Kara speaks with Getty CEO Craig Peters about why he can promise users of the Getty AI Generator “uncapped indemnity”, whether he thinks licensing agreements with OpenAI and similar AI companies are “Faustian” deals with the devil, and how better standards to protect visual truth and authenticity could help the industry remain financially viable in the long run. Plus: how worried should we be about deep fakes impacting the 2024 election? Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find Kara on Instagram/Threads as @karaswisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Danielle D'Souza Gill guest hosts for Dinesh and argues that we should not make a Faustian Bargain with the Uniparty. Danielle interviews political strategist Ryan Girdusky about the Trump verdict, Governor Sarah Sanders' education reform, and foreign policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.