Podcasts about Feldspar

9:58 - Usain Bolt's 100m record hasn't even looked like being beaten in the 15 years since that night in Berlin... but could that be about to change? Many still argue Bolt's time is a testament to the very limits of human physiology but could the world's ‘fastest' and ‘smartest' running track, being developed right here in UK, hold the key? Former World Champion sprinter Darren Campbell joins us in the studio to tell us more about the Feldspar 'super track' he's helping to develop. (07:12)After Anthony Elanga covered 85 metres in just nine seconds on the way to scoring an amazing solo goal against Man United - can the fastest footballers challenge world class sprinters, how much is riding on the success of Michael Johnson's 'Grand Slam Track' league and where exactly should we draw the line when it comes to claiming a genuine world record?The Independent's Miguel Delaney explains how Chelsea sold their women's team, to themselves, to avoid a PSR breach. (27:35)Plus, the UK's "only valid" bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup (01:30)and what happened when Gabby upset Usain Bolt back in 2014! (38:20)Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Jasmine WissartVideo Producers: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!

Episode 379, including tracks from Berthold City, Narkose, Ofício Infame, Feldspar, Responsa, Precursor, Bad Religion, Balm Squad, Become the Void, and Jovi Skyler. The episode is loaded with a bunch of new music shared with us, an audio letter from Grammar Free in the U.K., discuss some live shows, play a couple great albums, and wrap up the show with some Industrial Groove Metalcore and Alternative tracks.

A great Paris Olympics are in the books and we finally pay our proper repsects to Sifan Hassan. Is she the female distance GOAT? Cole Hocker is still your 1500 Olympic champion. Who were the biggest winners and losers in Paris? Show notes: 00:00 Feldspar 01:10 Start 08:59 Grades for Noah and Sha'Carri 22:06 Sifan Hassan's gold and unbelievable Olympic triple 37:19 is Hassan the GOAT? 44:41 Kenneth Rooks the greatest race ever for Rojo? 49:16 Girma biggest disappointment? 51:50 Michael Norman 54:02 Quincy Wilson should have been on medal stand 56:25 Ethiopia 01:03:28 Alberto 01:05:42 US distance women underperform 01:10:50 Erriyon Knighton case 01:12:52 Men's 1500 & Cole Hocker gold 01:23:19 Jakob could get WR? 01:23:58 Bad news for Grant Fisher? 01:29:37 Praise for Sydney 01:32:11 Who was women's MVP? 01:36:23 Who was men's MVP? Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week (the Friday 15 - which is usually much more than 15 minutes), savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com

Preview indie music by History Of Guns, Feldspar, The Ways, Old Cross, Ninebanks, Arms & Hearts, No Guidance, Cascade Riot, KANAK and Federale.  #soundkharma #indiemusic #music #podcast   

We delve into the first half of our Paris predictions exploring medal contenders in the men's 1500m, men's 10,000m, and women's 800m and steeplechase. Jakob vs Josh updates + what about Faith Kipyegon? We've always got Grant Fisher talk and we talk a little about the future of NCAA track and field at 77:21 before Drew Hunter joins us at 93:20 to talk about his comeback in 2024. Show notes below. Feldspar Is Making a 'Smart' Track and Sponsoring all the Paris Coverage on LetsRun Feldspar is making the world's first sensor-enabled performance running track. See how they will enhance athletes' performance, and take the fan experience to another level here. Want daily podcasts from Paris? Join the Supporters Club at 50% off with code GOAT50 0:00 Feldspar is revolutionizing track and sponsoring LetsRun Paris' coverage *link 1:07 Ingebrigtsen song *video 1:41 Start 05:03 50% off at Supporters Club with club GOAT50 *link 07:38 Men's 1500 the premier event? 11:55 Men's 1500 Preview *link 17:27 Josh vs Jakob odds 38:00 American distance medal chances ranked *link 41:15 Over/under US distance medals 45:31 M 10,000m Preview: Barega vs Cheptegei, what about Fisher and Kejelcha? *link 47:41 Edwin Kurgat over Edward Cheserek 54:57 Women's distance finals 54:57 Women's 5000 01:01:36 Women's 800 01:07:14 Women's steeple 01:10:34 Val Constein best shot at gold? 01:14:44 Noah Lyles now betting favorite 01:15:12 Feldsparsport.com 01:15:34 Google Gemini Olympic ad 01:17:21 College sports changed forever? 01:33:20 Drew Hunter 01:34:52 His expiring adidas contract, 2024 and future 01:45:01 Being coached by mom, transitioning from high school to pros 01:47:52 Getting into a Diamond League 01:53:40 Double thresholds and training 01:58:39 Doping talk 02:03:29 The 1500 final - Jakob or Josh? 02:07:44 Tinman and adidas contract 02:11:51 Being a dad 02:16:28 The roads? 02:20:28 Paris Olympics 02:21:08 Believing in himself and doubts Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want daily podcasts from Paris? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, daily podcasts from Paris, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com

Rapunzel has Corona do a team building exercise and Feldspar definitely has a tragic backstory. Editing: Patricia Ash Theme Music: Danielle Keiko Eyer Logo Design: Ekaterina Oloy

Preview indie music by Halfway To Neptune, SHEHEHE, Steve Purcell, WYLDLIFE, Arms & Hearts, Federale, Feldspar, Tom Emlyn, The Stone Eye and WORLD5.

It's the 400th episode of Getting It Out Podcast! A special occasion calls for a special guest, so Josh Jurk of SCHOOL DRUGS is back for a chat. New Jersey's best hardcore punk band has just released their latest EP, Disposition, via Indecision Records. It's the fourth in a series of four, and if you don't know what the hell that means, you must listen to this episode immediately!Music by:BØWSchool DrugsFeldsparIntro music by:Hot ZonePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GettingitoutpodcastEmail: dan@gettingitout.netWebsite: http://gettingitout.net/Instagram: @getting_it_out_podcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/gettingitoutpodcastX: @GettingItOutPod Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/getting-it-out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cath and Jeremy Brown are the couple behind the beloved design brand Feldspar Studio (@feldsparstudio), known for its useful everyday items, made properly by the careful hands of master craftspeople in their two workshops in England. The couple talk to Anne, who supported them early on as a consultant, about their early careers, how the two met (a very romantic story) and explain how they left London for Devon on a whim after Cath got pregnant with their first son, Milo. They also relay to Anne how they got their hand into ceramics and how, not much after, they decided to turn this creative experiment into a bona fide company. Jeremy is used to wearing many different hats, with a background in art and design from Goldsmith's College and an expertise in woodwork from an earlier time. He also worked for the UN and later the International Trade Center (part of WTO) with ethical and sustainable artisans workshops in remote communities. Meanwhile Cath went from the art world to architecture, building schools in her last job.Both are obsessed with having total control over the design, production and packaging of their products, and the pair, balanced in their skill sets, explain how they split the work between themselves but ultimately make all their decisions together. Their famously ‘wonky' products are considered designs, as Cath explains, made mindfully for superior enjoyment — like the dimples in their coffee mugs or the perfect pour of their teapot. The two are equally excited at the idea to continue to grow the product range while committing to work with labour-intensive crafts that are currently endangered in the UK. With the goal of continuing to make things by hand, the Feldspar duo offer a fresh approach to old materials, creating designs to outlive the owner — true objects for life. Jeremy and Cath also tell Anne about the importance of regularly reevaluating their lifestyle as the company grows, so that they stay true to their priorities: spending time with each other and with their kids. Cath then shares the story of her Neapolitan great-great-grandpa's cookbook and chats to Anne about the studio's upcoming collaborations with artist Tanya Ling. The couple end by revealing their dream future for Felspar, a holistic experience which they jokingly describe as ‘Google, but for making things'. A joyful and insightful conversation with an inspiring entrepreneurial duo. Happy listening! ***Selected links from episode https://feldspar.studio/pages/aboutDartmoor - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DartmoorThe Monmouth Coffee Company - https://www.monmouthcoffee.co.uk/Mint Gallery London - https://www.mintgallery.co.uk/Alex Eagle Studio - https://alexeagle.com/Matches Fashion - https://www.matchesfashion.com/The Conran Shop - https://www.conranshop.co.uk/Sir Terrence Conran - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terence_ConranStoke on Trent and pottery - https://www.tat-london.co.uk/post/the-potteries-of-stoke-on-trentBerdoulat Interiors in BathThe Canelé pastry that inspired the ceiling rose - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canel%C3%A9The Feldspar x Berdoulat lampshade collaboration - https://feldspar.studio/collections/collaborationsTanya LingThe original Feldspar x Tanya Ling collaboration - https://feldspar.studio/blogs/news/feldspar-tanya-ling-studiBagatelle board - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BagatelleThe whole of the moon by the Water Boys***If you enjoyed this episode, click subscribe for more, and consider writing a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, we really appreciate your support and feedback. And thank you  so much for listening! For all notes and transcripts, please visit Out Of The Clouds on Simplecast - https://out-of-the-clouds.simplecast.com/  Sign up for Anne's email newsletter for more from Out of the Clouds at https://annevmuhlethaler.com. Follow Anne: IG: @_outoftheclouds or  @annvi  @annvi.bsky.social

Neil Herbert, Executive Chairman of Atlantic Lithium #ALL discusses the MoU signed to assess the viability of feldspar production, from their Ewoyaa lithium project, which could be significant. Neil also says discussions with authorities in Ghana on the progress of their lithium project is positive. To read the full RNS click here

An exceptional Saturday crossword by Sid Sivakumar, who seems to be incapable of writing any other kind. The clues were fabulous (as we explore in depth in today's episode), and even the crossings were praiseworthy - most notably 38A, Rock forming mineral that makes up over half the earth's crust, FELDSPAR intersecting 17A, Meets expectations, in a way, MAKESPAR, while even 19A, Pumped, STOKED versus 4D, Preakness or Belmont, STAKES, had a nice alliterative feel. Today being Saturday, we also have selected our JAMCOTWA - Jean And Mike Crossword of The Week Award - and to find out which puzzle won, all you need to do is subscribe/download and listen up.Bonus Shownotes Feature!A few links for those who want to dig deeper:Are neopets still a thing? The Father of PlasticsHow accurate are iris scans?Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Welcome to the latest episode in the Start Series. Today, Start A Creative Life Outside London. It seems to me that creatives, creative endeavour, creative projects and workspaces have shifted to the length and breadth of the nation thanks, I presume, to the pandemic. Whilst London is a world famous centre for the full range of creative industries, it has been refreshing to see those outside London thriving. And thriving is exactly the word to describe our guests today. Jeremy and Cath Brown are the founders of Feldspar. Based in the wilds of Dartmoor, they make ceramic pieces, made properly, to last and with an elegant and simple aesthetic to weather the trends of time. Cobalt blue, geranium red and gold flashes adorn their pieces which are admired and sold across the globe. More than a creative triumph, it is also seems to be a triumph of living well. A family life of fresh air, tangible contentment and creative exploration and flair. That and a tree house that wouldn't look out of place on The Modern House. We hear about life in Devon, how the business began, the joys, frustrations and potential of life outside the Big Smoke, what tempts them back (occasionally) and a glimpse into the future of Feldspar.

Russian/Ukraine War, Steam Deck Biden has been presented with options for massive cyberattacks against Russia How Google Maps is tracking the Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian leader calls on Apple to block Russian users from the App Store Fedorov Reaches out to Musk and Tech Giants for Aid During Russian Invasion What does the Ukraine invasion mean for the US-Russian partnership in space? Are You Good at Elden Ring? Samsung shipped '100 million' phones with flawed encryption Webb Telescope reaches a major milestone: All its light is in one place Steam Deck Review: IT'S NOT READY Apple will give Siri a less gendered voice option in iOS 15.4 GlaDOS Voice Generator Old Man of the Lake Gaming Recs for Lisa Schmeiser Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Lisa Schmeiser, Georgia Dow, and Owen JJ Stone Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: streak.com/twit imperfectfoods.com promo code TWIT expressvpn.com/twit audible.com/twit or text twit to 500-500

Russian/Ukraine War, Steam Deck Biden has been presented with options for massive cyberattacks against Russia How Google Maps is tracking the Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian leader calls on Apple to block Russian users from the App Store Fedorov Reaches out to Musk and Tech Giants for Aid During Russian Invasion What does the Ukraine invasion mean for the US-Russian partnership in space? Are You Good at Elden Ring? Samsung shipped '100 million' phones with flawed encryption Webb Telescope reaches a major milestone: All its light is in one place Steam Deck Review: IT'S NOT READY Apple will give Siri a less gendered voice option in iOS 15.4 GlaDOS Voice Generator Old Man of the Lake Gaming Recs for Lisa Schmeiser Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Lisa Schmeiser, Georgia Dow, and Owen JJ Stone Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: streak.com/twit imperfectfoods.com promo code TWIT expressvpn.com/twit audible.com/twit or text twit to 500-500

Russian/Ukraine War, Steam Deck Biden has been presented with options for massive cyberattacks against Russia How Google Maps is tracking the Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian leader calls on Apple to block Russian users from the App Store Fedorov Reaches out to Musk and Tech Giants for Aid During Russian Invasion What does the Ukraine invasion mean for the US-Russian partnership in space? Are You Good at Elden Ring? Samsung shipped '100 million' phones with flawed encryption Webb Telescope reaches a major milestone: All its light is in one place Steam Deck Review: IT'S NOT READY Apple will give Siri a less gendered voice option in iOS 15.4 GlaDOS Voice Generator Old Man of the Lake Gaming Recs for Lisa Schmeiser Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Lisa Schmeiser, Georgia Dow, and Owen JJ Stone Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: streak.com/twit imperfectfoods.com promo code TWIT expressvpn.com/twit audible.com/twit or text twit to 500-500

Russian/Ukraine War, Steam Deck Biden has been presented with options for massive cyberattacks against Russia How Google Maps is tracking the Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian leader calls on Apple to block Russian users from the App Store Fedorov Reaches out to Musk and Tech Giants for Aid During Russian Invasion What does the Ukraine invasion mean for the US-Russian partnership in space? Are You Good at Elden Ring? Samsung shipped '100 million' phones with flawed encryption Webb Telescope reaches a major milestone: All its light is in one place Steam Deck Review: IT'S NOT READY Apple will give Siri a less gendered voice option in iOS 15.4 GlaDOS Voice Generator Old Man of the Lake Gaming Recs for Lisa Schmeiser Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Lisa Schmeiser, Georgia Dow, and Owen JJ Stone Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: streak.com/twit imperfectfoods.com promo code TWIT expressvpn.com/twit audible.com/twit or text twit to 500-500

Another week of comic talk from Marvel, DC, Image, IDW, and more! Youtube comments can be mean. Chewing tobacco vs. big league chew

Brian Clegg introduces the humble mineral that delights both astronomers and archaeologists

In this episode, I talk about the plutonic igneous rock known as granite - why I love it, the minerals it contains and what it tends to look like in the landscape.This is a perfect primer for rockhounds, teachers, and students on how to ID granite.You can find the full episode notes, including images of granite here: https://geoetc.com/episode6/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Geoetc)

Join us as we discuss the latest episode of Tangled the Series, as well as if Olaf has an ice brain, why Shorty needs to have an intervention with Cass, and how Feldspar could save us all. Follow us on Twitter @CoronaPodcast, email CoronaConversations@gmail.com, and have a lovely, compassionate day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coronaconversations/message

The party fights a hard battle to the top of shadow Xasthur to get to Feldspar. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/basementdwellinggoblins/support

A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Unakite: "I enjoy self-care time regularly to keep myself feeling balanced and whole."   Common Healing Properties of Unakite: Creates emotional balance Stimulates compassion and empathy Encourages gratitude Promotes spiritual ascension Helps you establish a connection with nature (especially with the plant kingdom) Balances chakra energy Creates a connection to the divine feminine Instills determination Facilitates feelings of love and friendship Disintegrates negative energy and replaces it with positive energy Aids in removing energetic contributors to associated with neurological disorders Helps to calm the nervous system (especially when you're experiencing anxiety or a great deal of stress) Colors: Green mottled with peachy-orange Associated Chakras: Root Chakra, Sacral Chakra, Heart Chakra Zodiac Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Elements: Earth Companion Flowers: Oxalis (Shamrock) Companion Essential Oil: Sage Companion Stone: Peach Selenite Common Origins: North Carolina, USA, South Africa, Brazil, China Notes: Unakite is a rock formed from the joining together of the minerals Epidote (green) and Feldspar (peach). Sometimes also called Unakite Granite or as Unakite Jasper (even though it is not a true Jasper). Wanna’ Get Science-y? Click Here to get more information about this crystal!   /*    More About Unakite: Unakite is primarily green epidote, combined with clear quartz and inclusions of pinkish feldspar. It’s sometimes called Unakite Granite, and is named after the Unakas mountains in North Carolina where it was first found. Since it contains both pink and green, the two colors associated with the heart chakra, it can be the perfect stone for heart healing, balance, and other work with the heart chakra. This balancing effect can be especially helpful for couples working together. It’s also an excellent support stone for pregnancy and childbirth.   Learn to use crystals with POWERFUL Crystal Affirmations! YES PLEASE! SIGN ME UP   Pin it!  

Author : Maria Haskins Narrator : Jen R. Albert Hosts : Matt Saye, Melanie R. Anderson and Lisa Kröger Audio Producer : Chelsea Davis Artist : Yuumei Discuss on Forums “A Strange Heart, Set In Feldspar”  was first published in the anthology Abandoned Places (Shohola Press), published in March 2018 “I go back to visit Sweden […]

In which the boys bring on an artistic personality and really get into what makes their art unique. Join us as we dive into the mind of Cedric Feldspar, a young and self-proclaimed up-and-coming poet.     

Today we take a look at both the scientific and metaphysical properties of granite. Granite is primarily composed of Feldspar, mica, sodium, and Quartz. Granite is a medium to coarse grained plutonic, igneous rock with a variety of associated minerals such as hornblende, magnetite, tourmaline. Granite’s wide color range includes mottled grey, white, pink, red, black, green, blue and yellow-brown. Granite also occurs with a wide variety of patterns including porphyry (large crystals), orbicular (eye shaped clusters), and graphic (bold and unusual markings). The hardness of Granite varies depending on its composition. Granite is found worldwide. From a Metaphysical point of view, Granite is an excellent stone to carry if you want to be able to see the big picture in life more clearly instead of getting bogged down in trivial details. Because the rock enhances the ability to be practical and disperses negativity, it helps overcome skepticism. It also aids in diplomacy and improves people's cooperation. Please read full disclaimer at BGangel.com

Today we take a look at both the scientific and metaphysical properties of granite. Granite is primarily composed of Feldspar, mica, sodium, and Quartz. Granite is a medium to coarse grained plutonic, igneous rock with a variety of associated minerals such as hornblende, magnetite, tourmaline. Granite’s wide color range includes mottled grey, white, pink, red, black, green, blue and yellow-brown. Granite also occurs with a wide variety of patterns including porphyry (large crystals), orbicular (eye shaped clusters), and graphic (bold and unusual markings). The hardness of Granite varies depending on its composition. Granite is found worldwide. From a Metaphysical point of view, Granite is an excellent stone to carry if you want to be able to see the big picture in life more clearly instead of getting bogged down in trivial details. Because the rock enhances the ability to be practical and disperses negativity, it helps overcome skepticism. It also aids in diplomacy and improves people's cooperation. Please read full disclaimer at BGangel.com

Please join us as we welcome, Dr. Amanda Stockton, from Georgia Tech! Dr. Stockton is the Principle Investigator for FELDSPAR, the Field Exploration and Life Detection Sampling for Planetary and Astrobiology Research, a project that explores Icelandic lava flows in order to better understand our search for life on Mars. "Ask an Astrobiologist" is a live interview with a renowned astrobiologist! This format is interactive and allows participants to ask questions on Twitter, Facebook, & SAGANet! Check out our website for the full transcript of this podcast, plus the full YouTube version of this episode: astrobiology.nasa.gov/ask-an-astrobiologist/episodes/21/

This week, we have intergalactic travelers visiting Alex and Ben. They are Few and Feldspar, leaders of the Dark Matter Cult, and their companion, Prudence. Listen in as they discuss how they met and started, and whether or not you find it weird, it is guaranteed to be fun.https://www.darkmattercult.com/https://www.facebook.com/darkmattercult/https://www.instagram.com/darkmattercult/

Matt. Andy. Feldspar. Studio. That's right, it's time for another episode of the world's greatest Detroit sports podcast that doesn't really talk too much about Detroit sports. Matt wins a 20-year-old argument with cousin Tony. The guys talk Big Game commercials. The Sixth Man minutes 15 through 30 are recounted. Why are you still reading this?fumblinaroundmailbag@gmail.com

Every week some of the players will pitch the Dungeon Master their NPC ideas and he will HAVE to pick one of them to DUN DUN DUUNNNNN... make canon. So let us know if you have any recommendations for us, OR if you would like to submit art, OR if you have your own NPC ideas for us to consider! This week's art was submitted by artist Mischi. You can find them on Twitter on @MischiArtSo, without further ado, let us introduce Truffle! TruffleTruffle is a Drow wizard who was adopted by Svirfneblin at the age of 6 (Deep Gnome) parents from an orphanage in Untherlass. She has limited memories of her life in drow civilization or how she arrived in Untherlass. Her early memories are of cave mushrooms, a spider crown, and violent event that is painful and difficult to remember. Her parents are called Feldspar and Bellis Seamfinder.Truffle sat in the Red Banner & Fern, a modest establishment near the wizard university that served her free coffee every day (thanks to the manager is a good friend of her fathers). Which was good, because she definitely needed the coffee to keep up with all the work she had to do for professor Mallory at the university and definitely couldn't afford to drink at a place like this every day. Though today she was just relaxing before meeting the person she would be escorting as part of her latest contract underground.She took in the atmosphere, listening to the sounds of the city, the beauty of the ferns mingling with thing red ribbons, the sun coming in through the windows. She stretched out and closed her eyes.She drifted off into another world, one largely devoid of light, a world before she could remember fully but one she knew she had lived in. It was dark, cold, wet, and warm all at the same time. It swaddled her in silk, kept her fed, kept her family fed. Then the world shook. She opened her eyes in surprise to see a dwarf opposite her, grinning, having just thumped himself down.He was young, with long blond hair and beard with ornate bronze caps at the end of his many braids. "So I hear yer Truffle Seamfinder, the university's resident spelunker".She crossed her arms and tersely replied: "You could say that." She hated being surprised."Excellent! I'm Rurik". He held out his hand to shake and she took it. He smiled and there was an awkward silence for a moment."...so, Seamfinder, that your last name, or a title?" Rurik said."I was adopted, its the last name of my parents." She replied."So what about Truffle, whats the story about that name, then?"She smiled. "My parents gave it to me because they say I'm a rare treasure that grew on the earth" she then changed the subject."Let's get down to business. I have read your itinerary. You want to go down into the Lubberk mine north of the city and so you need a guide, may I ask why you want to go there"."Uh, well. I'm interested in heading down into an old mine... for personal reasons. I want to stretch my legs and see them tunnels for myself, to get close to my roots..." He trailed off, perhaps realising how silly it sounded."So... like a holiday for a dwarf? ""You could say that I have a map and I have supplies. I'm actually ready to go right now but I suppose I can wait, oh!" He put a large pouch on the table. "Lots of silver for you, too, of course.""It is likely to be inhabited by unsavory creatures, you do know that, right?"."I figured so, hence the hefty sum!" He replied, beaming. "And a hefty sum it is, well then - lets head off then, shall we?"Time passed and they arrived at Lubberk mine. They went in. It was dark, but neither of them needed light to see. The walls were flat, hewn by Dwarves long ago. Dwarven engravings and runes could occasionally be seen, but as they got deeper into the mine any such decorations became rarer and gave way to rougher earth. And webs. Big webs"I should scout ahead" Truffle announced producing a shield from her cloak.Rurik Laughed "Ha! A wizard with a shield, that's a first, what are you so worried about?""Gaint Spiders. I carry a shield because you never know when something will jump out at you in places like this""Hmm, sounds wise. Alright, never been a fan of spiders myself, I'll wait here."She carried on for some time, listening closely, becoming one with the darkness. She felt good. Better than she had in ages. Better than she had since that failed expedition with Lyle, the Botanist. He never did find the mushrooms he was looking for, but he did find a few new types of exploding mushroom...She heard the faintest rasp from above, like air brushing silk.She spun around the spider as it came down, dodging its fangs and the net of web it swung with its front legs to grapple her. She whipped out with a fire imbued chop of her wand, sending keening fire ahead and leaving one of its legs smoking on the floor.The spider reeled, spluttered, then threw its web. It hit her directly, pinning her to the wall. She struggled at first, then spoke a word and embers burst around her and consumed the web and just in time, too.Deadly clawed legs scythed the air in front of her and she dodged one, blocked another two with her shield but took a hit on her shoulder in return for rolling underneath and away from the monstrosity. Around came the spider and up came Truffle, arm wreathed in flames as she released a blast of blue fire into its head and blowing it away.She drank a potion of healing and continued into the darkness. She could hear more moving ahead...When she returned to Rurik he was asleep. When he awoke he was naturally surprised to find her bedecked in bones and other... trophies."Huh. To each there own, I guess." He clapped his hands together. "Well! Need any help tending you your uh, wounds?""No, I'll be fine, but thank-you." She fished out three more healing potions and drank them."By Moridin, how many spiders did you kill?""About eighty" truffle replied, then laughed at the surprise on his face "Go see for yourself. The mine is entirely cleared!""Oh, good..." He eyed the spider fangs that neatly adorned her head like a crown and then turned. As he walked away she heard him mumble under his breath "Looks like the only spider anyone has to worry about down here is her, Bloody Flaming Queen of the Spiders, she is...".She took off her makeshift spider crown and looked at it as she prestidigitated and combed her ashen hair. "Bloody Flaming Queen of the Spiders..." she mused "I suppose that suits me well, in a way".She smiled into the darkness. - JACK

fumblinaroundmailbag@gmail.comMatt and Andy are joined by two awesome guests on this episode... Friend of the show, and fellow improviser, Janelle Soulliere stops by the Feldspar studio to talk some serious sports talk, and to watch the last 15 minutes of a movie with zero context. We also make a HUGE announcement in regards to our next movie. In segment two we welcome world famous Turkey Whisperer, Patty Idokai, on the show. It's a must listen. So do that. And also share it with your friends and rate us on iTunes. Thanks.

David Afsharirad hosts part two of a two-part roundtable discussion with Straight Outa Tombstone weird western short story anthology editor David Boop, and authors Robert E. Vardeman, David Lee Summers, Nicole Givens Kurtz, and Peter J. Wacks; and an audio reading of Jim Baen Memorial Award winner "Feldspar," a story set on Mars and featuring a gamer, an astronaut, and the little drone rover that could—and does.

Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Award grand prize winner Philip A. Kramer and runner-up Stephen Lawson, along with contest administrator William Ledbetter in a roundtable discussion of the contest and their winning stories; and part three of the complete serialization of Liaden Universe® novel Alliance of Equals by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller.

Transcript -- How sand is formed by the weathering of moorland rock.

How sand is formed by the weathering of moorland rock.

Transcript -- How sand is formed by the weathering of moorland rock.

How sand is formed by the weathering of moorland rock.