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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Beijing Nights: Tradition and Reunion Under Fireworks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夜晚的北京，寒冷而闪烁。En: The night in Beijing was cold and shimmering.Zh: 在天坛，红色灯笼高高挂起，星光点点。En: At the Temple of Heaven, red lanterns hung high, dotted with starlight.Zh: 这里是春节的庆典。En: Here was the Spring Festival celebration.Zh: 热闹的声音混合着冬日的冷空气，伴有淡淡的香火味。En: The bustling sounds mixed with the cold winter air, accompanied by a faint scent of incense.Zh: 立芬穿着厚厚的羽绒服，挽着表弟伟的手。En: Lifen was wearing a thick down jacket, linking arms with her cousin Wei.Zh: 在他们面前，人群熙熙攘攘，摩肩接踵。En: In front of them, the crowd was bustling and shoulder to shoulder.Zh: 伟兴奋地说道：“立芬，这里每一个角落都要看！” 他的脸上满是活力。En: Wei said excitedly, "Lifen, we have to see every corner of this place!" His face was full of energy.Zh: 立芬微微一笑，眼睛里是一丝思索。En: Lifen smiled slightly, a hint of contemplation in her eyes.Zh: 她心中希望能与过去的传统有更深的联系，同时创造珍贵的回忆。En: She hoped to connect more deeply with past traditions and create precious memories.Zh: “伟，你觉得今天我们会遇到一些老朋友吗？”En: "Wei, do you think we will meet some old friends today?"Zh: “也许吧！”伟回答，“你不是说小时候常和建宇在这里玩吗？”En: "Maybe!" Wei answered, "Didn't you say you used to play here often with Jianyu when you were young?"Zh: 提到建宇，立芬心里微微一动。En: Mentioning Jianyu, Lifen's heart moved slightly.Zh: 建宇是她小时候的好朋友，如今在外地工作。En: Jianyu was her childhood friend, now working in another city.Zh: 时光在静静流逝，他们的联系也渐渐淡了。En: Time had quietly passed, and their connection had gradually faded.Zh: 她有点犹豫，是否要与他重新建立联系。En: She was a bit hesitant about whether to reestablish contact with him.Zh: 在天坛的四周，张灯结彩，游人如织，给立芬一丝压力。En: Around the Temple of Heaven, the decorations were splendid, and the visitors were numerous, giving Lifen a bit of pressure.Zh: 她跟随伟，参观了一些摊位，看了一些舞龙表演，但内心总觉得缺少了些什么。En: She followed Wei, visiting some stalls and watching some dragon dance performances, but felt something was missing internally.Zh: 她在寻找一个安静的角落，一个可以平静思考的地方。En: She was searching for a quiet corner, a place where she could think peacefully.Zh: “立芬，我们上那个圆形的祭坛吧，听说能看到很远的风景。”伟指着远处的圆丘祭坛说道。En: "Lifen, let's go up that circular altar, I've heard you can see far from there," Wei pointed to the circular mound altar in the distance.Zh: 立芬点头，跟随伟慢慢爬上祭坛。En: Lifen nodded and followed Wei slowly up the altar.Zh: 祭坛上空旷，脚下是冰冷的石阶。En: The altar was spacious and the stone steps beneath were cold.Zh: 终于，他们到达了祭坛顶部，迎面而来的是夜空星斗与远处的灯火。En: Finally, they reached the top of the altar, greeted by the starry night sky and distant lights.Zh: 这时，立芬看到了站在不远处的一个熟悉的身影。En: At this moment, Lifen saw a familiar figure standing not far away.Zh: 是建宇。En: It was Jianyu.Zh: 他似乎也在寻找片刻的宁静。En: He seemed to be seeking a moment of tranquility as well.Zh: 当两人的目光交汇时，立芬微微一笑，缓步走向前。En: When their eyes met, Lifen smiled slightly and walked forward slowly.Zh: “建宇，好久不见。”立芬轻声说道。En: "Jianyu, long time no see," Lifen said softly.Zh: 建宇回过头，温柔地笑了笑，“立芬，真没想到能在这里遇见你。”En: Jianyu turned around and smiled gently, "Lifen, I didn't expect to meet you here."Zh: 他们站在一起，脚下是延绵的北京城，耳边是远处的烟花声。En: They stood together, the sprawling city of Beijing beneath them, the sound of fireworks in the distance.Zh: 立芬和建宇开始交谈，他们聊起过去的时光，聊起各自的变化。En: Lifen and Jianyu began to talk, reminiscing about the past, discussing their changes.Zh: “有时候，我觉得自己被城市冲散了。”立芬说，“但这里让我想起从前，让我想与传统连接，与朋友连接。”En: "Sometimes, I feel like the city has scattered me," Lifen said, "but this place reminds me of the past, makes me want to connect with tradition, connect with friends."Zh: “我也是这样，我们都在不断寻找自己。”建宇回应道。En: "I feel the same way, we're both constantly searching for ourselves," Jianyu responded.Zh: 在那一刻，立芬感受到了一种深深的归属感。En: In that moment, Lifen felt a deep sense of belonging.Zh: 她明白，现代的春节庆祝与传统并不矛盾，两者的结合正是她真正的根源。En: She realized that modern Spring Festival celebrations aren't at odds with tradition; their combination is her true root.Zh: 夜空中绽放的烟花映照着他们的脸，En: The fireworks blossomed in the night sky, illuminating their faces.Zh: 立芬笑了，她找到了心中的平衡。En: Lifen smiled, finding balance in her heart.Zh: 她意识到，属于她的春节不仅是怀旧的传统，还有充满活力的当下。En: She realized that her Spring Festival was not only about nostalgic traditions but also the vibrant present.Zh: 故事在烟花的光辉中结束，立芬带着满满的快乐与满足迎接新的开始。En: The story concludes with the brilliance of the fireworks as Lifen welcomed a new beginning with joy and fulfillment. Vocabulary Words:shimmering: 闪烁lantern: 灯笼incense: 香火contemplation: 思索hesitant: 犹豫reestablish: 重新建立splendid: 张灯结彩numerous: 如织pressure: 压力mound: 圆丘altar: 祭坛tranquility: 宁静reminiscing: 聊起过去belonging: 归属感tradition: 传统connect: 连接precious: 珍贵gradually: 渐渐faded: 淡了stone steps: 石阶greeted: 迎面而来scattered: 冲散vibrant: 活力blossomed: 绽放balance: 平衡fulfillment: 满足nostalgic: 怀旧brilliance: 光辉illuminating: 映照awakening: 迎接新的开始

Nick Gislason of Hanabi Lager 1/22/26 – Santa Rosa, CA –  Since there is no live radio show today, for the podcast here is an encore performance of one of our favorite shows from last year, with Nick Gislason of Hanabi Lager. Brew Ha Ha will be back live on 1/29 with Janelle and Chris from Visit Santa Rosa talking about FeBrewary and Santa Rosa Beer Passport. Nick Gislason, co-founder and Head Brewer at Hanabi Lager Co. is our guest on Brew Ha Ha with Herlinda Heras and Daedalus Howell. Herlinda Heras is just back from Belgium and brought back so much beer that she had to pay for overweight suitcases. Daedalus is also back from his own trip to Paris and London. He gets to reconnect with Herlinda for a few minutes before having to leave for an event later this evening. One of the beers that Herlinda brought back is from the Saint Sixtus Monastery in Westvleteren, where she visited. Daedalus gets to taste it before he has to take off. Hanabi is Japanese for “Fireworks” The labels feature drawings of the patterns that different Japanese fireworks make, up in the air. Nick explains that “hanabi” means fireworks, in Japanese. “Hana” means flower and “bi” means fire, so literally their word for fireworks means “fire flowers.” The fireworks manufacturers used these drawings in the 1800s to describe their products, before photography was available to show the patterns that they make. Nick grew up on San Juan Island in Washington, and learned brewing from an uncle who was a home brewer. In college he brewed at Boundary Bay Brewing in Bellingham, where he met his wife. They both became winemakers and launched Hanabi Lager about six years ago. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more. Grain-Forward Lagers Nick says Hanabi makes grain-forward lagers. They are tasting the Hana Pilsner, which Herlinda says has a refined taste. Nick explains that beer is made from grain, and water, and hops are like a spice. Hops is like the barrels to wine, where the grapes are the main ingredient. So Nick focusses his energy in using the most delicious grains in the world. That fact that these plants are so important to human nutrition for thousands of years makes them sacred. Visit our sponsor PizzaLeah in Windsor for the finest pizza menu, great beers and the most authentic flavors around!

If you've made a decision, felt the shift, and instead of feeling energized or excited you feel… quieter, this episode is for you. This episode is for women navigating growth, leadership, business expansion, and identity shifts who want their next level to actually hold. This is the close of the Quantum Leap series, and it's not about initiating another leap or pushing yourself forward. It's about understanding what actually happens after the shift, why this phase feels unfamiliar, and how capable women unintentionally undo momentum by trying to manage what needs to settle. This episode is for the woman who knows something has changed, but doesn't want to walk herself back out of it by overthinking, optimizing, or forcing clarity. In this episode, we talk about: Why real quantum leaps rarely feel dramatic after the decision is made How to recognize the quiet signs that you're already “in it” Why over-analysis shows up after clarity, not before The difference between intuition and restlessness disguised as discernment Why integration, not speed or activation, is what makes a leap hold How subtle energetic shifts get destabilized by unnecessary effort The takeaway:A quantum leap doesn't collapse because you weren't ready. It collapses when you don't let it become normal. Next step:If you're on the edge of a leap, or in the quiet phase after one, and want clarity on what's actually running your system underneath the strategy, book a free 30-min Subconscious Strategy Session with me.

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The Cardinals' search for a new head coach has reportedly added a new name to the mix. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi break down the latest developments in the NFL head coaching cycle. Plus, a closer look at the offensive line highlighting where left tackle Paris Johnson excelled and where he can improve heading into the 2026 season. Finally, Darren Urban joins the show to recap a wild Divisional Round playoff weekend and preview the Conference Championship games. Which two teams will be fighting for the Lombardi Trophy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We review the latest Chappelle special and discuss early podcasts that never made money. MTV is done and only Brandon seem to care. Themed offices buy exist in LA or do they? White guy questions for a black guy. There is only one race of people that blow off fireworks for every single holiday, can you name which one? Because we will tell you! 

Send us a textWe learned that the International Fireworks Championship is coming to Las Vegas. And, they are trying to break a world record! The A's baseball stadium is moving along, now, an Experience Center has opened in Las Vegas too. There's a virtual cube that allows you to see points of view from every corner of the soon-to-be stadium. Morimoto Las Vegas at MGM Grand reopened after a refresh, we tell you what's new. Plus, the Laugh Factory is going to reopen on the strip. It used to be at the Tropicana... now it will be located at The Horseshoe. Nobu at Virgin Hotels started a Sunday Brunch. We also have celebrity sightings with a Vegas Twist!! VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

Dr Laura Hayes' research focuses on solar flares, coronal mass ejections (CMEs), and space weather—phenomena that can disrupt satellites, communications, power grids, and create auroras. Using data from ESA's Solar Orbiter mission, she studies how magnetic energy is stored and explosively released in the Sun's atmosphere, why some flares produce CMEs, and how tiny, fast-evolving structures may drive flare energy release and coronal heating. Laura highlights the collaborative nature of solar physics, the importance of mentors and community, and the challenges facing early-career researchers. Hayes is also passionate about public outreach, emphasising the value of sharing publicly funded science and inspiring future scientists during what she calls a “golden age” of solar research. Dr Laura Hayes, an eminent Irish solar physicist and research fellow at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, discusses her career path, scientific motivations, and cutting-edge research on our closest star. Growing up in coastal Ireland, Laura developed an early love of maths and physics driven by curiosity and problem-solving rather than a clear plan to become an astrophysicist. University research opportunities led her into solar physics, followed by a PhD at Trinity College Dublin and international postdoctoral work in the US and Europe. FULL TRANSCRIPT: Dr Laura Hayes interview at Astrophiz.com FULL TRANSCRIPT: Dr Laura Hayes interview at Astrophiz.com

The Celtics beat the Raptors 125-117 improving to 24-13 on the season! This was a game where you got contributions up and down the roster. Pritchard led the way with a team high 27pts and 8ast but also added 5 reb. JB, while not as efficient as normal, added 25pts 8reb 7ast. The Celtics also scored 125pts while only taking 28 3pt attempts. This was certainly a fun game to watch. For a full player analysis and game breakdown, make sure to check out the podcast!This podcast is brought to you by me, Guy DePlacido. I have been a Loan Officer servicing MA, NH and ME for the last 5 years so if you are looking to buy or refinance, reach out to me today at (978) 804-7756 or email me at guy.deplacido@ccm.com! Like the Boston Celtics, I know that you need a great team behind you to win so this year I am partnering with some of my favorites including Deb Burke, and Collin Tucker.If you're looking to buy or sell a home in the near future meet Deb Burke, your trusted realtor at Compass Real Estate, serving MA and NH. With a passion for finding dream homes, Deb is committed to making your real estate journey a breeze. Whether you're buying or selling, Deb's got your back. Reach out today at 978-930-4621 or email deb.burke@compass.com to start your next chapter. Let's turn your real estate dreams into reality!After getting preapproved with me and finding your home with Deb Burke, you'll want to make sure your home is protected and for that, there is nobody better than Collin Tucker at Berlin Insurance Group. Collin is a local agent but he is licensed in all of New England with over 20+ carriers for auto and home insurance guaranteeing the lowest quote possible. I have worked with Collin so many times not only for my clients insurance needs but mine as well. Reach out to Collin Tucker at Berlin Insurance Group at 508-459-1226 or Collin@berlininsurancegroup.comOne of my favorite things about the Celtics is how much they care and give back to the community and INspire Cafe is following that model too. Inspire Cafe is a Community Cafe in Wakefield on a mission to inspire change and creating a more inclusive world where individuals with diverse abilities are not just included but valued. If you're looking for, not only amazing food, but an opportunity to support a cafe that is inspiring change check out INspire Cafe in Wakefield today!

When Listener Ingrid sent her son to his friend's house for New Years Eve, what she didn't expect was him to have the potential of third degree burns! Should Listener Jen apologize for letting the boys play with fireworks?

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Fate Over Fireworks: Connecting Hearts in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-01-09-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Lyset fra fyrværkeri oplyste nattehimlen over København.En: The light from the fireworks illuminated the night sky over København.Da: Inde i den moderne skyskraber var firmaets nytårsfest i fuld gang.En: Inside the modern skyscraper, the company's New Year party was in full swing.Da: Glasskruer kiggede ud over byen, mens folk mingled over alt.En: Glass walls overlooked the city as people mingled everywhere.Da: Det var en aften fyldt med latter og lys, men også med muligheder.En: It was a night filled with laughter and light, but also with opportunities.Da: Nikolaj stod ved kanten af lokalet, stille og observerende.En: Nikolaj stood at the edge of the room, quiet and observant.Da: Han havde arbejdet hårdt hele året i håb om en forfremmelse.En: He had worked hard all year in hopes of a promotion.Da: Men netværk var aldrig hans styrke.En: But networking was never his strength.Da: Han ønskede at gøre et godt indtryk, men bekymrede sig over, hvordan han kunne gå i gang.En: He wished to make a good impression but worried about how to begin.Da: Så han observerede.En: So he observed.Da: På den anden side af lokalet var Signe.En: On the other side of the room was Signe.Da: Hun var lige blevet ansat og følte sig både spændt og lidt nervøs.En: She had just been hired and felt both excited and a little nervous.Da: Dette var en splinterny verden for hende, og hun ønskede at lære sin nye arbejdsplads at kende.En: This was a brand new world for her, and she wanted to get to know her new workplace.Da: Men hun kendte ingen.En: But she knew no one.Da: København var stadig lidt ukendt for hende.En: København was still a bit unfamiliar to her.Da: Signe bemærkede Nikolajs stille væsen fra afstand.En: Signe noticed Nikolaj's quiet demeanor from a distance.Da: Hun kunne se, han stod alene.En: She could see he was standing alone.Da: Hun tog en dyb indånding og besluttede at tage skridtet.En: She took a deep breath and decided to take the step.Da: "Hej, jeg er Signe," sagde hun med et venligt smil, da hun nærmede sig.En: "Hi, I'm Signe," she said with a friendly smile as she approached.Da: Nikolaj kiggede op, lidt overrasket, men også lettet over den venlige hilsen.En: Nikolaj looked up, a little surprised but also relieved by the friendly greeting.Da: "Hej, jeg er Nikolaj," svarede han og forsøgte at skjule sin nervøsitet.En: "Hi, I'm Nikolaj," he replied, trying to hide his nervousness.Da: De to begyndte at snakke, først om småting som vejret og festen.En: The two began to talk, first about small things like the weather and the party.Da: Men snart dykkede de dybere.En: But soon they delved deeper.Da: "Jeg håber virkelig at få en forfremmelse i år," indrømmede Nikolaj.En: "I really hope to get a promotion this year," Nikolaj admitted.Da: Han blev overrasket over, hvor nemt ordene kom ud.En: He was surprised at how easily the words came out.Da: Signe nikkede forstående.En: Signe nodded understandingly.Da: "Jeg vil bare finde min plads her," sagde hun med en let latter.En: "I just want to find my place here," she said with a light laugh.Da: "København er stadig ret ny for mig."En: "København is still quite new to me."Da: Samtalen flød let, og med hvert ord blev deres barriere mindre.En: The conversation flowed easily, and with each word, their barrier diminished.Da: De delte håb og drømme for det kommende år.En: They shared hopes and dreams for the coming year.Da: De opdagede, at de begge ønskede at vokse og finde deres veje.En: They discovered that they both wanted to grow and find their paths.Da: Da festen nærmede sig sin afslutning, følte Nikolaj sig mere selvsikker.En: As the party drew to a close, Nikolaj felt more confident.Da: Han vidste nu, at han kunne åbne sig og skabe forbindelse.En: He now knew he could open up and connect.Da: Han så på Signe, og hun smilede, nu lidt mere hjemme i selskabet.En: He looked at Signe, and she smiled, feeling a bit more at home in the company now.Da: Nikolaj og Signe havde begge ændret sig en smule den aften.En: Nikolaj and Signe had both changed a little that evening.Da: Han havde lært at turde træde ud af sin komfortzone, mens hun følte sig mere tilknyttet sin nye by.En: He had learned to dare to step out of his comfort zone, while she felt more connected to her new city.Da: Skyskraberen stod højt over dem, stadig oplyst af den skinnende by nedenfor, hvor en ny start ventede.En: The skyscraper stood tall above them, still lit by the shining city below, where a new start awaited. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: oplysteskyscraper: skyskrabermingled: mingledobservant: observerendepromotion: forfremmelsenetworking: netværkimpression: indtrykdemeanor: væsennervousness: nervøsitetdelved: dykkedebarrier: barrierediminished: mindrehopes: håbdreams: drømmeconfident: selvsikkerconnect: skabe forbindelseapproached: nærmede sigrelieved: lettetgreeting: hilsenadmitted: indrømmedeunderstandingly: forståendeflowed: flødpaths: vejeconfident: selvsikkercomfort zone: komfortzoneconnected: tilknyttetshining: skinnendeawaited: ventedeobservant: observerendestrength: styrke

Keep Fireworks Outdoors | Ep 1104 | Crazy Town Podcast

CLICK HERE! To send us a message! Ask us a Question or just let us know what you think!Fireworks didn't make America—hard choices did. We open the new year by diving into the fierce, flawed, and fiercely honest life of John Adams: the lawyer who defended British soldiers on principle, the strategist who made independence possible, and the president who chose peace over applause when the nation begged for war.We walk through Adams' unlikely path from a shoemaker's son to Harvard scholar, his daring defense after the Boston Massacre, and the way he engineered unity at the Continental Congress by nominating George Washington and persuading Virginia to align with New England. You'll hear the real timeline behind July 2 and July 4, how Jefferson became the Declaration's scribe while Adams supplied its voice, and why the early war looked hopeless until foreign loans and alliances—driven in part by Adams—changed everything. From Hessian mercenaries to the prison ships of New York, we pull the camera back to show the stakes and the strategy that wore down the British empire.Then we tackle the 1790s knife fight: parties taking shape, newspapers as political weapons, and Jefferson's covert funding of hit pieces. Inside the presidency, Adams faced riots, the France crisis, and crushing pressure to go to war. He signed the Alien and Sedition Acts—an error that scarred his reputation—yet he also made the bravest call of his career: sending envoys to secure peace, sacrificing reelection to spare the republic a disastrous conflict. Finally, we explore Adams' long reconciliation with Jefferson, the treasure trove of letters that still teach us how to argue in good faith, and the towering legacy of John Quincy Adams, whose work on the Monroe Doctrine, the Amistad case, and national science policy carried the family's ethic forward.If you care about the birth of American institutions, the messy truth of leadership, and the costs of choosing country over self, this story has layers you'll love. Press play, then tell a friend—and if this conversation changed how you see Adams, subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help others find the show.

This week, we tackle the biggest faith questions young adults are asking right now (according to the recent Passion Conference) — from evidence for God's existence and the tension between free will and predestination, to suffering, salvation and thoughts on hell. It's an honest conversation about doubt, belief and why curiosity might be essential to spiritual growth.From there, Emily sits down with CITIZENS frontman Zach Bolen to talk about the band's new album Museum, being in the Christian music bubble while feeling like an outsider and why art doesn't need to explain itself to be meaningful. Plus, Jesse has some thoughts over the increasingly unhinged Guinness World Records, from pigs on skateboards to LEGO-related pain tolerance, and the crew plays a round of “Overrated, Underrated or Just Right,” covering reboots, word-of-the-year culture and more!Highlights:3:10 New Year check-in4:20 The Crown5:25 Why New Year's TV is terrible9:55 Fireworks gone wrong14:15 RELEVANT BUZZ17:05 The top faith questions young adults are asking at the Passion Conference31:00 Awards season highlights38:30 Zach Bolen of CITIZENS42:10 Faith, deconstruction, and the Nashville bubble46:20 Curiosity as a spiritual discipline50:10 SLICES50:14 Guinness World Records need a reboot56:20 OVERRATED, UNDERRATED, OR JUST RIGHT?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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“If the bullets go up… where do they come down?” That simple question leads to one of the funniest and most jaw-dropping conversations on today's episode of The Ben and Skin Show. Join Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray as they dive into the wild world of New Year's Eve in DFW—where fireworks aren't the only things lighting up the sky.In this episode:Celebratory Gunfire Madness: KT reveals shocking stats—759 calls to DPD about gunfire this New Year's (down from 865 last year!). Is this progress or just apathy?KT's Awkward Family Encounter: “Donde es boletos?”

The crew is back for the first episode of the year! In this episode of the POUR, the group is a "threesome" today as they navigate a hilarious range of topics. From reminiscing about the wild days of Backpage to dodging literal gunfire during Houston's New Year's Eve celebrations, nothing is off-limits. Shy Thugg opens up about her dating life, leading to a heated debate on whether women need to "compete" for men in 2026. Plus, Phil reveals his plans to get baptized, the group discusses fears of a military draft, and everyone shares their celebrity lookalikes (including a questionable Queen Latifah comparison). Follow the crew: @ThePourHorsemen @ShyThugg | @HardbodyKiotti | @Phi1TheDon | @LebronaldPalmer I @yo.dj.silk I @armourie.official Production Crew @TheJohnSims | @1Kharyy Shot at @TheHiveHouston Hurt At Work? Contact our partners at https://crockett.law for all of your legal needs. @bankonbriantx is ready to help. Join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/thepourhorsemen By supporting us, you're not just a listener but a valued part of our community. Use our Code POUR at Bluechew.com for your discount. Follow The Pour Horsemen on Instagram @thepourhorsemen and email at thepourhorsemen@gmail.com. Chapters: [00:00] Intro: The "Slimmed Down" Crew & The Old Days of Backpage [09:44] Surviving New Year's Eve in Houston (Gunshots vs. Fireworks) [16:31] The "12 Grapes Under the Table" Theory for Finding Love [25:58] The Dating Debate: Do Women Need to "Compete" for Men? [37:40] Where is Podcasting Going in 2026? [41:34] Are We Ready for War? (Venezuela & The Draft) [49:07] Politics Unfiltered: Trump, Epstein, and "Thuggery" [53:47] Celebrity Lookalikes: Sam Richardson, Queen Latifah, and Nas? [01:00:50] Manifesting Dream Guests [01:05:40] The 288 Bus Accident [01:08:07] Outro

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This episode of Kliq This wastes no time setting the tone. Kevin Nash and Sean Oliver come in hot, questioning the rituals people pretend still matter and poking holes in the way grown adults convince themselves certain days are special. The conversation immediately makes it clear that this is not a celebration episode. It is a reality check delivered with zero patience. From there, the show spirals into the kind of unpredictable territory listeners expect but never quite anticipate. Cultural habits, public hypocrisy, and modern obsessions are dissected in a way that feels reckless on the surface and oddly precise underneath. The humor lands because it is rooted in lived experience, not hot takes for clicks. The episode also taps into how technology, media, and trends quietly reshape behavior without anyone stopping to ask why. The discussion veers into places most podcasts would never touch, blending uncomfortable truths with offhand jokes that linger longer than expected. It is the kind of segment that makes listeners laugh first and then pause afterward. As the episode unfolds, Nash brings perspective that only comes from decades in wrestling, entertainment, and watching cycles repeat themselves. Observations about performers, audiences, and what actually matters when the lights are on cut through nostalgia and online noise. There is an underlying question throughout about what draws money versus what just draws reactions. By the end, the episode feels less like a recap of topics and more like a snapshot of how these conversations naturally evolve when nothing is off limits. It is loose, opinionated, and unapologetically unfiltered. For listeners who prefer honesty over polish, this one delivers exactly that. BlueChew-Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code NASH at BlueChew.com Mando-Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code KLIQ at shopmando.com! #mandopod 00:00 www.KliqThisTV.com 00:22 Show Open 05:05 Is New Year's Day a Holiday? 08:06 St Patrick's Day/Guinness 12:05 30% ABV beer 18:23 PH YIR 21:28 Momdanhi 24:13 Top Category 27:08 BREAK BLUECHEW 29:28 One Man Show 30:37 Occupations 38:39 CM Punk out of shape 42:50 Knowing when something isn't a draw 44:25 Memphis in May 1998 46:30 NFL seasons are unpredictable 53:03 KTTV 53:20 The Outsiders on Broadway 01:01:02 Working with Directors 01:04:23 Kev I watched RAW 01:05:56 CM Punk 01:08:42 BREAK MANDO 01:11:41 Women's Championship match 01:15:28 The Usos are tag champs again 01:25:36 FL vs NJ 01:28:21 Shovelling snow 01:31:53 Fireworks 01:34:20 Goldust  01:35:17 less fucks  01:35:47 Short Order Cook 01:36:16 Regal German Suplexes 01:39:43 Major determinant of lifespan 01:40:47 Turning down Ready to Rumble 01:42:15 WWE Saudi Purchase 01:44:23 OUTRO

The Honolulu Police Department discusses the latest enforcement actions on illegal fireworks; Hawaiʻi Business Magazine's Cynthia Wessendorf reports on what industry leaders are forecasting for 2026

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It's New Years, and Joe and Joe get stuck right into the fireworks BIZ. And quite frankly it doesn't go particularly well for either of them  Join our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sloppyjoespodcast We have merch! https://sloppyjoespod.com YOU NEED OUR HELP? Send in your advice question to: SloppyJoesPodcast@gmail.com Find us: twitter.com/SloppyJoesPod tiktok.com/@sloppyjoespodcast https://www.instagram.com/thesloppyjoespod/?hl=en Presenters: Joe Smith: https://twitter.com/Joesmith93 Joe McGrath: https://twitter.com/RadioJoeM Dom:  @DommyBW   Ethan James: https://twitter.com/EthanJamesMedia #sloppyjoes #comedy #food #foodreview

In this season-closing episode of Altered State, Brad Zerbo and Zak Paine ring in the New Year with a wide-ranging, high-energy conversation that blends breaking news, cultural commentary, and personal reflection. The episode opens with discussion of the kickoff to America's 250th anniversary celebration, including large-scale projections on the Washington Monument and comparisons to international displays. From there, Brad and Zak dig deeply into the exploding daycare and HHS fraud revelations tied to Minnesota and other states, walking through on-the-ground reporting, shell daycare locations, inflated payouts per child, and the sudden rollout of DOGE-developed verification systems. The conversation highlights whistleblowers, historical reporting on similar fraud schemes, media failures, and the political implications tied to votes, funding, and accountability. Along the way, the hosts react to viral clips, memes, and symbolism, while also sharing lighter moments on fitness goals, sugar reduction, kettlebells, and health habits heading into the new year. The episode closes with reflections on 2025, optimism for 2026, and appreciation for the community as the show hands off to the Badlands New Year's Eve celebration.

This is the All Local morning update for Thursday, January 1, 2026.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on New Year's Eve in New York City's Times Square.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on New Year's Eve celebrations around the world.

Debbie Bresler, with the Crescent City Countdown Club, joins Ian Hoch to give the details on the NOLA New Year's Eve Fireworks Show.

As the one-year anniversary of the deadly fireworks explosion at Aliamanu approaches, law enforcement is taking additional measures to prepare for New Year’s Eve. Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement director Mike Lambert shared with Spotlight Now plans to blanket the island of Oahu through manpower and technology by Dec. 31. Emergency Medical Services director Dr. Jim Ireland said the Aliamanu explosion, which killed six people and injured 20 more, was the worst call of his 40-year career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: New Year, New Hopes: Finding Friendship Under Fireworks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-31-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Hideg Tél És Az Új ReményEn: The Cold Winter and New HopeHu: Budapesten, a Halászbástya tornyai alatt, a tél hóleple takarta a földet, és az emberek gyülekeztek a szilveszteri ünneplésre.En: In Budapest, under the towers of the Halászbástya, the earth was covered by a blanket of snow, and people gathered for the New Year's Eve celebration.Hu: Az égbolt tiszta volt és csillagokkal teli, ígérve a közelgő tűzijáték pompáját.En: The sky was clear and full of stars, promising the splendor of the upcoming fireworks.Hu: László, Enikő és Zsófia ott álltak a tömegben, szívüket izgatottság és bizonytalanság töltötte el.En: László, Enikő, and Zsófia stood there in the crowd, their hearts filled with excitement and uncertainty.Hu: László mély levegőt vett, de a hideg levegővel együtt a szíve fájdalma is visszatért.En: László took a deep breath, but along with the cold air, the pain in his heart returned.Hu: A közelmúltban történt szakítása még mindig friss volt, és nehezen találta meg a helyét ebben az örömteli pillanatban.En: His recent breakup was still fresh, and he found it hard to find his place in this joyful moment.Hu: "Talán otthon kellett volna maradnom," morogta magában, de Enikő vidám szavai meggátoltak ebben a gondolatban.En: "Perhaps I should have stayed home," he muttered to himself, but Enikő's cheerful words interrupted his thoughts.Hu: - Nézd, milyen gyönyörű minden! - mondta Enikő, miközben a várost csodálta. - Új év, új lehetőségek!En: "Look how beautiful everything is!" said Enikő as she admired the city. "New year, new opportunities!"Hu: Zsófia csendesen rámosolygott barátaira, gondolataiban az elkövetkezendő év kihívásai jártak.En: Zsófia smiled quietly at her friends, her thoughts on the challenges of the coming year.Hu: Tudta, hogy László küzd, ezért közelebb lépett hozzá. - Még mindig fáj ugye? - kérdezte halkan.En: She knew László was struggling, so she stepped closer to him. "It still hurts, doesn't it?" she asked softly.Hu: László bólintott. - Igen, Zsófia. Nincs kedvem ünnepelni. Félek, hogy egyedül maradok az új évben.En: László nodded. "Yes, Zsófia. I don't feel like celebrating. I'm afraid I'll be alone in the new year."Hu: A beszélgetés halk maradt a zajos tömegben, de a szavak súlya mindhárom barát szívét megérintette.En: The conversation remained quiet amidst the noisy crowd, but the weight of the words touched the hearts of all three friends.Hu: Enikő vidám mosolya mögött is megértés rejtőzött; tudta, hogy Lászlónak most nem érvekre, hanem együttérzésre van szüksége.En: Behind Enikő's cheerful smile lay understanding; she knew that László needed compassion now, not arguments.Hu: Ahogy közeledett az éjfél, a város fényei felcsillantak a messzeségben.En: As midnight approached, the city's lights glittered in the distance.Hu: A tűzijáték a déli harangütéskor kezdődött.En: The fireworks began with the southern chime of the bells.Hu: Színes fények festették az égbolt sötétjét.En: Colorful lights painted the darkness of the sky.Hu: László kihasználta ezt a pillanatot. - Tudjátok, azt hiszem, beszélnem kell veletek – mondta remegő hangon.En: László seized this moment. "You know, I think I need to talk to you," he said with a trembling voice.Hu: - Félek, hogy nem tudom legyőzni ezt az érzést... de talán szükségem van rátok.En: "I'm afraid I can't overcome this feeling... but maybe I need you."Hu: Zsófia és Enikő egyszerre nyúltak barátjuk karjához. - Mindig itt leszünk, László - mondta Enikő határozottan.En: Zsófia and Enikő simultaneously reached for their friend's arm. "We'll always be here, László," said Enikő firmly.Hu: - Együtt meglátjuk az új év lehetőségeit.En: "Together, we'll see the opportunities of the new year."Hu: Zsófia bátorítóan bólintott. - Ez a pillanat a kezdet, nem a vég. Mindannyian újra kezdhetünk.En: Zsófia nodded encouragingly. "This moment is the beginning, not the end. We can all start anew."Hu: László mélyen lehelte ki a levegőt. Egy kicsit könnyebbnek érezte magát.En: László exhaled deeply. He felt a little lighter.Hu: Az éjszaka sötétje és a vetített fények csodává változtatták a Halászbástyát.En: The darkness of the night and the projecting lights turned Halászbástya into a marvel.Hu: Villanásról villanásra László szívében nőni kezdett a remény.En: With each flash, hope began to grow in László's heart.Hu: Ahogy a barátok egymásba karoltak és a városra néztek, László úgy érezte, hogy kész szembenézni a jövővel.En: As the friends linked arms and looked at the city, László felt ready to face the future.Hu: Tudta, hogy nehéz lesz, de már nem volt egyedül.En: He knew it would be difficult, but he was no longer alone.Hu: Az új év tele volt lehetőségekkel és új kezdetekkel.En: The new year was full of opportunities and fresh starts.Hu: Egy új év, új reményekkel.En: A new year, with new hopes.Hu: És László már tudta: barátai mindig vele lesznek, bárhol is vigye őt az élet.En: And László now knew: his friends would always be with him, wherever life might take him. Vocabulary Words:blanket: hólepelsplendor: pompaexcitement: izgatottságuncertainty: bizonytalanságbreath: levegőpain: fájdalombreakup: szakításadmired: csodáltaopportunities: lehetőségekchallenges: kihívásaistruggling: küzdcompassion: együttérzésnoisy: zajostouched: megérintettechime: harangütésglittered: felcsillantaksimultaneously: egyszerreencouragingly: bátorítóanprojecting: vetítettmarvel: csodaexhaled: lehelte kitrembling: remegőafraid: félekseized: kihasználtamoment: pillanatbeginning: kezdetdarkness: sötétségfireworks: tűzijátékcity: városlinked: egymásba karoltak

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Fireworks, Friendship, and a New Year: An Oslofjord Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en stille og kjølig vinterettermiddag ved Oslofjord.En: It was a quiet and cool winter afternoon by the Oslofjord.No: Den vanlige travle basen var pyntet med lys og dekorasjoner.En: The usually busy base was decorated with lights and decorations.No: Sjømennene forberedte seg på nyttårsaften med entusiasme og forventning.En: The sailors were preparing for New Year's Eve with enthusiasm and anticipation.No: Gjennom all denne aktiviteten, hadde Solveig, Lars og Knut en spesiell plan som skulle gjøre festen uforglemmelig.En: Amidst all this activity, Solveig, Lars, and Knut had a special plan to make the party unforgettable.No: Solveig, alltid full av ideer og entusiasme, hadde en glimrende idé.En: Solveig, always full of ideas and enthusiasm, had a brilliant idea.No: "Vi må ha fyrverkeri!" utbrøt hun til sine nære venner, Lars og Knut.En: "We need fireworks!" she exclaimed to her close friends, Lars and Knut.No: Lars, kjent for sine uvanlige ideer, var enig.En: Lars, known for his unusual ideas, agreed.No: "Ja, det ville være fantastisk," sa han og smilte bredt.En: "Yes, that would be fantastic," he said, smiling widely.No: Knut, litt mer forsiktig av natur, rynket brynene, men nikket.En: Knut, a bit more cautious by nature, furrowed his brows but nodded.No: Han visste at de ville trenge noen tekniske kunnskaper for å sikre at alt gikk riktig for seg.En: He knew they would need some technical knowledge to ensure everything went smoothly.No: "Fyrverkeriet er under lås og slå i lagerrommet," sa Lars, med et glimt i øyet.En: "The fireworks are locked away in the storage room," said Lars, with a gleam in his eye.No: De tre vennene jobbet sammen; Solveig ledet dem med sitt smittende humør, Lars hadde en plan, og Knut, med sine nysgjerrige fingre, var på saken for å låse opp døren.En: The three friends worked together; Solveig led them with her infectious mood, Lars had a plan, and Knut, with his curious fingers, was on the case to unlock the door.No: Men, i deres opphisselse, smalt døren igjen bak dem, og de var plutselig fanget inne i lagerrommet.En: But, in their excitement, the door slammed shut behind them, and they were suddenly trapped inside the storage room.No: Lars kikket bekymret rundt og sa, "Vi er låst inne!"En: Lars looked around worriedly and said, "We're locked in!"No: Knut begynte å puste raskere, mens Solveig begynte å le.En: Knut started to breathe faster, while Solveig began to laugh.No: "Vi skulle bare få fyrverkeri, og nå har vi vår lille nyttårsaften her inne!"En: "We just wanted to get fireworks, and now we have our little New Year's Eve in here!"No: Hun så på de andre to. "Dette skal vi løse sammen."En: She looked at the other two. "We'll solve this together."No: Mens de ventet, fant Solveig en hårnål i lommen sin. "Kanskje dette kan hjelpe oss?" foreslo hun.En: While they waited, Solveig found a hairpin in her pocket. "Maybe this could help us?" she suggested.No: Knut smilte for første gang på lenge. "La meg prøve," sa han og begynte å jobbe med låsen.En: Knut smiled for the first time in a while. "Let me try," he said and began working on the lock.No: Han kjente ingeniørens lidenskap når han fumlet forsiktig med hårnålen.En: He felt the engineer's passion as he carefully fumbled with the hairpin.No: Minuttene gikk sakte, men Knut jobbet med besluttsomhet.En: The minutes passed slowly, but Knut worked with determination.No: Han fant den rette vinkelen, og kanskje med litt flaks, hørte de en svak klikk.En: He found the right angle and, perhaps with a bit of luck, they heard a faint click.No: Døren åpnet seg rett før midnatt!En: The door opened just before midnight!No: De stormet ut av lagerrommet, løp mot bakken, og rakk så vidt å fyre av fyrverkeriet.En: They stormed out of the storage room, ran towards the ground, and just managed to set off the fireworks.No: Da de blekblågnistene lyste opp himmelen over Oslofjorden akkurat i det klokken slo midnatt, ble trioen ønsket velkommen med jubel fra sine medseilere.En: As the pale blue sparks lit up the sky over the Oslofjord right as the clock struck midnight, the trio was welcomed with cheers from their fellow sailors.No: Smilende så de de fargerike eksplosjonene lyse opp nattehimmelen.En: Smiling, they watched the colorful explosions light up the night sky.No: Solveig innså at samarbeid og litt humor kan løse de mest uventede situasjoner, mens Knut fant glede i det uventede kaoset.En: Solveig realized that teamwork and a bit of humor could solve the most unexpected situations, while Knut found joy in the unexpected chaos.No: Det ble en nyttårsaften de aldri ville glemme, og med et siste blikk på de fallende stjernene i fyrverkeriets glans, visste de at de alltid ville ha hverandre i de rareste eventyrene.En: It was a New Year's Eve they would never forget, and with one last glance at the falling stars in the fireworks' glow, they knew they would always have each other in their wildest adventures. Vocabulary Words:quiet: stillecalm: kjøligbase: basendecorations: dekorasjonersailors: sjømenneneanticipation: forventningunforgettable: uforglemmeligbrilliant: glimrendeexclaimed: utbrøtenthusiasm: entusiasmecautious: forsiktigfurrowed: rynketbrows: brynenetechnical: tekniskeknowledge: kunnskapersecure: sikremood: humørinfectious: smittendeslammed: smalttrapped: fangetbreathed: pustesuggested: foreslodetermination: besluttsomhetunlock: låse oppengineer: ingeniørpassion: lidenskapfumbled: fumletwelcomed: ønsket velkommenjoy: gledelight: lyse

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Shanghai's New Year: Fireworks, New Hopes, and New Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 新年的前夕，上海的外滩笼罩在一片节日的欢腾中。En: On the eve of the New Year, Shanghai's The Bund was enveloped in a festive cheer.Zh: 黄浦江的水面反射着历史建筑的灯光，游客和本地人都期盼着午夜的焰火表演。En: The surface of the Huangpu River reflected the lights of historic buildings, as both tourists and locals eagerly awaited the midnight fireworks display.Zh: 梅，一个年轻的女子，站在江边，心中思绪万千。En: Mei, a young woman, stood by the river, her mind filled with countless thoughts.Zh: 过去的一年并不顺利，她希望在新年能找到新的希望。En: The past year had not been smooth, and she hoped to find new hope in the new year.Zh: 她身边是活泼的朋友梁，梁笑着说：“梅，今天晚上，我们一定要尽情享受，不要想太多！”En: Beside her was her lively friend, Liang, who laughed and said, "Mei, tonight, we must enjoy ourselves to the fullest and not think too much!"Zh: 梅微微一笑，En: Mei smiled slightly.Zh: 尽管内心对拥挤的人群感到不安，她决定尝试融入这欢乐的氛围。En: Despite feeling uneasy about the crowded scene, she decided to try and immerse herself in the joyful atmosphere.Zh: 与此同时，君，一个本地的摄影爱好者，在人群中寻找最佳的拍摄点。En: Meanwhile, Jun, a local photography enthusiast, was in the crowd searching for the best spot to shoot.Zh: 他的相机记录着这座城市的每一个动人瞬间。En: His camera was capturing every touching moment of the city.Zh: 君想在新年的一刻，抓住最美的烟火。En: Jun wanted to seize the most beautiful fireworks at the stroke of the new year.Zh: 人群越聚越多，时间也在逼近午夜。En: The crowd grew larger and larger as midnight approached.Zh: 君调整好相机，准备记录下激动人心的一刻。En: Jun adjusted his camera, ready to capture the thrilling moment.Zh: 就在烟火点燃的瞬间，梅和君不约而同地抬头望向天空。En: As the fireworks ignited, both Mei and Jun unintentionally looked up at the sky.Zh: 绚烂的烟火在他们头顶炸开，五彩斑斓，仿佛为新的一年揭开了帷幕。En: The brilliant fireworks exploded above them, colorful and vibrant, as if unveiling the curtain for the new year.Zh: “好漂亮！”梅不由自主地说道。En: "So beautiful!" Mei said involuntarily.Zh: “是啊，”君从相机后面抬起头，看着梅微笑道，“这座城市的夜晚总是充满惊喜。”En: "Yes," Jun replied, lifting his head from behind the camera and smiling at Mei, "the nights in this city are always full of surprises."Zh: 他们开始聊天，分享各自的新年愿望。En: They began to chat, sharing their New Year wishes.Zh: 君说他希望拍到更多感动人心的照片，而梅则希望能忘却过去的不快，迎接崭新的开始。En: Jun said he hoped to capture more touching photographs, while Mei wished to forget the past unhappiness and embrace a fresh start.Zh: 两人聊得很投机，不久就交换了联系方式。En: The two found their conversation congenial and soon exchanged contact information.Zh: 梅感受到了一种久违的轻松和快乐。En: Mei felt a long-lost sense of ease and happiness.Zh: 午夜过后，人群逐渐散去，外滩的灯光依旧明亮。En: After midnight, the crowd gradually dispersed, but the lights of The Bund remained bright.Zh: 梅和君漫步在江边，继续谈论着生活和梦想。En: Mei and Jun strolled along the riverbank, continuing to talk about life and dreams.Zh: 梅意识到，偶然的相遇可能带来意想不到的机遇。En: Mei realized that a chance encounter might bring unexpected opportunities.Zh: 也许正是这个晚上，她终于鼓起勇气，迎接新的可能。En: Perhaps on this very night, she finally mustered the courage to embrace new possibilities.Zh: 当他们分开时，梅的心中充满了对未来的憧憬和希望。En: As they parted, Mei was filled with anticipation and hope for the future.Zh: 她知道，这个新年不仅带来了灿烂的焰火，还有一个值得期待的新朋友。En: She knew that this New Year not only brought dazzling fireworks but also a new friend worth expecting.Zh: 冬夜的寒冷似乎因为心中的温暖而退去。En: The cold of the winter night seemed to retreat due to the warmth in her heart.Zh: 梅决定向未知迈出一步，去探索一个充满变化与成长的未来。En: Mei decided to take a step into the unknown, to explore a future full of changes and growth. Vocabulary Words:eve: 前夕enveloped: 笼罩festive: 节日的cheer: 欢腾reflected: 反射eagerly: 期盼smooth: 顺利immerse: 融入enthusiast: 爱好者capturing: 记录seize: 抓住thrilling: 激动人心ignited: 点燃spontaneously: 不约而同exploded: 炸开brilliant: 绚烂unveiling: 揭开involuntarily: 不由自主congenial: 投机embrace: 迎接encounter: 相遇anticipation: 憧憬mustering: 鼓起possibilities: 可能dispersed: 散去mustered: 鼓起strolled: 漫步retreat: 退去opportunities: 机遇unexpected: 意想不到

Fluent Fiction - Italian: New Year Revelations: A Night at Piazza San Marco Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: La Piazza San Marco era viva.En: La Piazza San Marco was alive.It: Luci scintillanti danzavano sulle facciate degli edifici antichi.En: Twinkling lights danced on the façades of the ancient buildings.It: La gente rideva, abbracciava, e il loro fiato era visibile nell'aria invernale.En: People laughed, embraced, and their breath was visible in the winter air.It: Era la notte di Capodanno e l'eccitazione era contagiosa.En: It was New Year's Eve, and the excitement was contagious.It: Luca e Giulia erano lì, tra la folla, aspettando il nuovo anno.En: Luca and Giulia were there, among the crowd, waiting for the new year.It: Luca guardava il cielo.En: Luca looked up at the sky.It: "Giulia," iniziò, ma poi si fermò.En: "Giulia," he began, but then stopped.It: Sentiva una morsa allo stomaco.En: He felt a knot in his stomach.It: Il suo lavoro era diventato una prigione e desiderava il cambiamento.En: His job had become a prison, and he longed for change.It: Sognava una vita diversa, ma la paura di fallire e deludere la famiglia lo attanagliava.En: He dreamed of a different life, but the fear of failure and disappointing his family gripped him.It: Giulia, con un sorriso, strinse la mano di Luca.En: Giulia, with a smile, squeezed Luca's hand.It: "Che c'è?"En: "What's wrong?"It: chiese, i suoi occhi brillanti come le luci attorno a loro.En: she asked, her eyes shining like the lights around them.It: Era ottimista, sempre pronta a vedere il lato positivo.En: She was optimistic, always ready to see the bright side.It: Ma anche lei aveva le sue paure, il suo timore per il futuro.En: But she also had her fears, her concerns about the future.It: Luca esitò.En: Luca hesitated.It: Poi guardò i fuochi d'artificio che iniziavano a illuminare il cielo.En: Then he looked at the fireworks that began to light up the sky.It: Erano bellissimi, colori vivaci esplodevano in ogni direzione.En: They were beautiful, bright colors bursting in every direction.It: Il momento era perfetto.En: The moment was perfect.It: "Giulia," disse con più decisione, "voglio cambiare carriera.En: "Giulia," he said with more resolve, "I want to change careers.It: Voglio seguire la mia passione.En: I want to follow my passion.It: Ma ho paura."En: But I'm scared."It: Giulia rimase un attimo in silenzio.En: Giulia paused for a moment.It: Poi, con un sorriso dolce, abbracciò Luca.En: Then, with a sweet smile, she hugged Luca.It: "Non devi avere paura.En: "You don't need to be afraid.It: Se è quello che desideri, dovresti provarci.En: If that's what you want, you should go for it.It: Io ti sosterrò sempre."En: I will always support you."It: Le parole di Giulia erano come una luce nell'oscurità.En: Giulia's words were like a light in the darkness.It: Luca si sentì sollevato, come se un peso enorme gli fosse caduto di dosso.En: Luca felt relieved, as if an enormous weight had fallen off his shoulders.It: Aveva trovato il coraggio di parlare dei suoi piani, e l'incoraggiamento di Giulia gli diede la forza di andare avanti.En: He had found the courage to speak about his plans, and Giulia's encouragement gave him the strength to move forward.It: Mentre i fuochi d'artificio continuavano a esplodere sopra di loro, Luca si sentì fiducioso e chiaro sul suo futuro.En: As the fireworks continued to explode above them, Luca felt confident and clear about his future.It: La Piazza San Marco, con la sua atmosfera gioiosa e festosa, sarà ricordata come il luogo in cui prese la decisione più importante della sua vita.En: La Piazza San Marco, with its joyful and festive atmosphere, would be remembered as the place where he made the most important decision of his life.It: Il nuovo anno prometteva nuove avventure.En: The new year promised new adventures.It: E con Giulia al suo fianco, Luca era pronto per affrontarle tutte.En: And with Giulia by his side, Luca was ready to face them all. Vocabulary Words:the façade: la facciataembrace: abbracciothe breath: il fiatocontagious: contagiosathe crowd: la follathe knot: la morsathe stomach: lo stomacothe prison: la prigioneto long: desiderarethe failure: il fallireto disappoint: deludereto grip: attanagliareto squeeze: stringereto shine: brillarethe bright side: il lato positivoconcerns: timorethe hesitation: l'esitazionethe resolve: la decisionethe passion: la passionesweet: dolcethe courage: il coraggioenormous: enormethe weight: il pesoto fall off: cadere di dossothe encouragement: l'incoraggiamentothe atmosphere: l'atmosferato promise: promettereto face: affrontarejoyful: gioiosato explode: esplodere

Graeme Raubenheimer speaks to Belinda Abrahams, spokesperson for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, who says fireworks are far from harmless entertainment. She explains that inspectors routinely respond to frantic calls involving animals wedged into bathrooms, jumping through windows or suffering fatal injuries after panic-induced escape attempts. In some cases, criminal charges relating to animal abuse may be pursued when fireworks place animals at risk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Happy New Year, from Lily Shoutout to Josephine (as Ella Dawn) This largely forgotten but wonderful fairytale is written and rearranged by Marlene Wurfel, based on the concept and story by the American fabulist Emilie Poulsson (1853-1939) Music: “English Country Garden” & “Alpine Bierhalle” & “Christmas Homecoming” by Aaron Kenny courtesy YouTube Audio Library Auld Lang Syne (Instrumental) by the Jingle Punks courtesy YouTube Audio Library Sound effect attributions:  “Fairy Logo” by DDmyzik courtesy of a Creative Commons Attribution Licence via www.freesound.org https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ “Coagulated” by Timbre & “Champagne Cork Pop” by Ruben Uitenweerde courtesy of a Creative Commons Attribution Licence via www.freesound.org "Fireworks, Close, A (H1).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

Honolulu city officials call on the public to take caution with fireworks ahead of NYE; Daniel Dinell discusses the legacy of his father, Tom Dinell, the founding chair of the University of Hawaiʻi Department of Urban and Regional Planning

On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes show: New Czech firework rules ahead of New Year's Eve: what you need to know; police warn more Czechs targeted in overseas drug courier scams; and later, how Czech NGO Koridor UA supports Ukraine's communities.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Freedom: Áron's New Year's Resolution Under Fireworks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hő és gőz könnyedén ölelt körül mindent a budapesti termálfürdőben.En: The heat and steam gently enveloped everything in the Budapest thermal bath.Hu: Kint a tél csípős hidegét hozta az éles, friss levegő.En: Outside, winter brought the sharp, fresh air.Hu: Áron, a huszonnégy éves fiatalember, amely a fürdő különleges hangulatában, kereste saját útját.En: Áron, a twenty-four-year-old young man, sought his own path in the bath's unique atmosphere.Hu: Nemrég fejezte be egyetemi tanulmányait, de a jövő még homályos volt számára.En: He had recently completed his university studies, but the future was still unclear for him.Hu: A családi nyomás, hogy csatlakozzon a családi vállalkozáshoz, nagy súlyként nehezedett rá.En: The family pressure to join the family business weighed heavily on him.Hu: A család újévi összejövetelt tartott a fürdőben.En: The family held a New Year's gathering at the bath.Hu: Réka, Áron húga, boldogan lubickolt a meleg vízben, míg az apa, Gábor, büszkén nézte gyermekei játékát.En: Réka, Áron's sister, happily splashed in the warm water, while the father, Gábor, watched his children's play with pride.Hu: A meleg gőz és a nevetés betöltötte a levegőt.En: The warm steam and laughter filled the air.Hu: Áron ott ült csendben, elszántan gondolkodva.En: Áron sat there quietly, thinking determinedly.Hu: Az éjfél közeledett, az ünnepi fények fokozták az izgalmat.En: Midnight was approaching, and the festive lights heightened the excitement.Hu: Az emberek sorra gyűltek a medence körül, hogy figyeljék az újévi tűzijátékot.En: People gathered around the pool to watch the New Year's fireworks.Hu: Ahogy az óra ütötte a tizenkettőt, és a színes fények az égen táncoltak, Áron szíve őrült ritmusban vert.En: As the clock struck twelve and the colorful lights danced in the sky, Áron's heart beat wildly.Hu: Ez volt az a pillanat, amikor döntött.En: This was the moment he made a decision.Hu: A hangos koccintások és jókívánságok közepette Áron mély levegőt vett és odalépett apjához.En: Amidst the loud clinking of glasses and well-wishes, Áron took a deep breath and approached his father.Hu: "Apa," kezdte bizonytalanul, "beszélnünk kell.En: "Dad," he began uncertainly, "we need to talk."Hu: "Gábor kíváncsian fordult felé.En: Gábor turned to him curiously.Hu: "Mi a baj, fiam?En: "What's the matter, my son?"Hu: "Áron mélyen az apja szemébe nézett.En: Áron looked deep into his father's eyes.Hu: "Nem akarom a családi vállalkozást folytatni.En: "I don't want to continue the family business.Hu: Saját utam szeretném járni.En: I want to follow my own path.Hu: Másra vágyom.En: I desire something different."Hu: "A pillanat meglepte a család minden tagját.En: The moment surprised every member of the family.Hu: Réka érdeklődve figyelte bátyját, és az anyjuk is közelebb lépett.En: Réka watched her brother with interest, and their mother stepped closer as well.Hu: Csend telepedett a fürdő hangulatos atmoszférájára.En: A hush fell over the cozy atmosphere of the bath.Hu: Gábor az első meglepettség után lassan bólintott, arca ellágyult.En: Gábor, after the initial surprise, slowly nodded, his face softening.Hu: "Büszke vagyok rád, Áron.En: "I'm proud of you, Áron.Hu: A legfontosabb, hogy boldog legyél és megtaláld a saját utadat" - mondta végül nyugodt hangon.En: The most important thing is that you are happy and find your own path," he finally said in a calm voice.Hu: A család többi tagja is egyetértően bólogatott, érezhetően megkönnyebbültek ezzel a nyílt beszélgetéssel.En: The rest of the family nodded in agreement, clearly relieved by this open conversation.Hu: Áron szívében könnyebbség hullámzott át.En: A wave of relief washed over Áron's heart.Hu: Megértette, hogy az őszinteséget és a belső békét sosem szabad feladnia.En: He understood that honesty and inner peace should never be sacrificed.Hu: Most már magabiztosabb volt, készen arra, hogy szembenézzen a jövővel, amely saját döntésein alapul.En: Now he was more confident, ready to face a future based on his own decisions.Hu: A tűzijáték továbbra is izzott az éjszakai égen, és Áron boldogan állt családja mellett, aki elfogadta és támogatta új elhatározását.En: The fireworks continued to blaze in the night sky, and Áron stood happily with his family, who accepted and supported his new resolution.Hu: Nagyot sóhajtott, és tudta, hogy ez az év új kezdet az életében.En: He let out a deep sigh, knowing that this year marked a new beginning in his life.Hu: A termálfürdőt melegítő vízben búcsúzott a múlttól, várva, hogy az előttük álló téli éjszakában új utak nyíljanak meg számára.En: In the warm water of the thermal bath, he bid farewell to the past, anticipating that new paths would open for him in the winter night ahead. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: öleltatmosphere: hangulatábanunclear: homályospressure: nyomásgathering: összejöveteltsplashed: lubickoltpride: büszkéndeterminedly: elszántanapproaching: közeledettexcitement: izgalmatfireworks: tűzijátékotuncertainly: bizonytalanulcuriously: kíváncsiandesire: vágyommoment: pillanatsurprised: meglepteinterest: érdeklődvehush: csendcozy: hangulatossoftening: ellágyultrelief: megkönnyebbültekhonesty: őszinteségetconfident: magabiztosabbresolution: elhatározásátnew beginning: új kezdésbid farewell: búcsúzottanticipated: várvadecision: döntésgathered: gyűltekwildly: őrült ritmusban

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Love, Fog, and Fireworks: A New Year's Eve in Nyhavn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn var fuld af lys.En: Nyhavn was full of lights.Da: Både gled stille over vandet, mens de farverige bygninger langs kajen glitrede i vinterens klare aftenluft.En: Boats glided quietly over the water, while the colorful buildings along the quay sparkled in the clear winter evening air.Da: Astrid og Jens var ombord på en bådtur.En: Astrid and Jens were on board a boat tour.Da: Det var nytårsaften, og byen strålede med et festligt skær.En: It was New Year's Eve, and the city was glowing with a festive glow.Da: Astrid så ud over vandet.En: Astrid looked out over the water.Da: Hendes hjerte var tungt.En: Her heart was heavy.Da: Hun elskede arbejdet, men noget føltes ikke rigtigt.En: She loved her work, but something didn't feel right.Da: Jens sad ved siden af hende, ivrig og lidt nervøs.En: Jens sat next to her, eager and a bit nervous.Da: Han havde planlagt noget særligt for aftenen.En: He had planned something special for the evening.Da: Vejret var koldt.En: The weather was cold.Da: Pludselig begyndte en tæt tåge at dale ind over havnen.En: Suddenly, a thick fog began to descend over the harbor.Da: Lyset fra bygningerne blev svagt.En: The light from the buildings became faint.Da: Astrid så på Jens.En: Astrid looked at Jens.Da: "Tågen gør det svært at se noget," sagde hun.En: "The fog makes it hard to see anything," she said.Da: Jens nikkede.En: Jens nodded.Da: Han var skuffet.En: He was disappointed.Da: Han havde tænkt, at fyrværkeriet ville være en perfekt baggrund til hans spørgsmål.En: He had thought that the fireworks would be a perfect backdrop for his question.Da: Men nu kunne han næsten ikke se noget.En: But now he could hardly see anything.Da: Astrid rørte Jens' arm.En: Astrid touched Jens' arm.Da: "Jens," sagde hun stille.En: "Jens," she said quietly.Da: "Jeg har noget, jeg skal fortælle dig."En: "I have something I need to tell you."Da: Jens kiggede på hende med et blødt blik.En: Jens looked at her with a soft gaze.Da: "Hvad er det, Astrid?"En: "What is it, Astrid?"Da: "Jeg er i tvivl om min fremtid.En: "I'm uncertain about my future.Da: Jeg ved ikke, om mit arbejde er det rigtige for mig," indrømmede hun.En: I don't know if my job is right for me," she admitted.Da: Jens tænkte over hendes ord.En: Jens thought about her words.Da: Tågen blev tættere, og båden sænkede farten.En: The fog thickened, and the boat slowed down.Da: Han tog hendes hånd.En: He took her hand.Da: "Jeg forstår, Astrid.En: "I understand, Astrid.Da: Tak for at fortælle mig det."En: Thank you for telling me."Da: De stod på dækket i stilhed et øjeblik.En: They stood on the deck in silence for a moment.Da: Så sagde Jens, "Vi kan tale om det, når tiden er rigtig.En: Then Jens said, "We can talk about it when the time is right.Da: Jeg vil altid støtte dig."En: I will always support you."Da: Astrid følte en varme brede sig gennem hende.En: Astrid felt a warmth spreading through her.Da: Hun lænede sig op ad Jens.En: She leaned against Jens.Da: "Jeg elsker dig, Jens," sagde hun.En: "I love you, Jens," she said.Da: Da de havde delt deres tanker og følelser, lettede tågen en smule.En: After they shared their thoughts and feelings, the fog lifted a little.Da: Fyrværkeriet begyndte at lyse himlen op.En: The fireworks began to light up the sky.Da: Astrid og Jens stod sammen, oplyst af farverne.En: Astrid and Jens stood together, illuminated by the colors.Da: I det øjeblik følte Astrid sig lettere.En: In that moment, Astrid felt lighter.Da: Der var klarhed i hendes hjerte.En: There was clarity in her heart.Da: Hun kiggede op på Jens og vidste, at sammen kunne de klare alt.En: She looked up at Jens and knew that together they could handle anything.Da: Jens, som stadig holdt hendes hånd, indså, at dette øjeblik var perfekt, selv uden al planlægning.En: Jens, still holding her hand, realized that this moment was perfect, even without all the planning.Da: De smilede til hinanden under den strålende himmel.En: They smiled at each other under the brilliant sky.Da: Nyhavn summede stadig af liv.En: Nyhavn was still buzzing with life.Da: De gik i land med nye håb og drømme for det kommende år.En: They went ashore with new hopes and dreams for the coming year.Da: Med kærlighed og forståelse kunne de se frem til en lysere fremtid sammen.En: With love and understanding, they could look forward to a brighter future together. Vocabulary Words:glided: gledquay: kajensparkled: glitredefestive: festligtheartbeat: hjerteslageager: ivrigdescend: dalefaint: svagtbackdrop: baggrunduncertain: tvivlthickened: tættereclarity: klarhedilluminated: oplystleaned: lænedebuzzing: summedeashore: i landspread: bredegaze: blikadmitted: indrømmededescend: dalerealized: indsåbrighter: lyseresupport: støttesilence: stilhedfuture: fremtiddocked: lagdenervous: nervøswinter: vinterensharbor: havnenfireworks: fyrværkeriet

What should you expect from your first New Year's Eve in Denmark? Couch-jumping? Royal speeches? Fireworks that feel slightly… unregulated?In this end-of-year episode, Derek and Conrad break down Danish New Year traditions from the perspective of internationals who've learned them the hard (and funny) way. From watching the King's speech at 6 pm and playing speech bingo, to the cult classic Dinner for One, jumping into the new year at midnight, and surviving Denmark's famously intense fireworks, this episode is your practical (and humorous) guide to doing New Year's “the Danish way.”They also share personal New Year routines, cozy dinner-party culture, parenting hacks to fake midnight for small kids, and a few classic cultural misunderstandings, including what happens when you accidentally perform comedy at the wrong julefrokost.Whether this is your first New Year in Denmark or your tenth, this episode will help you feel a little less like the odd one out and maybe even a bit more Danish.Happy New Year, or as we say in Denmark, Godt nytår!

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