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Most pet brands sell function. Denzel's Dog Treats built its challenger brand around something very different: Happiness!! In this conversation, I speak with founders James and Nathan about how they spotted an emotional gap in the pet category and used brand strategy, packaging, product format and occasion-based innovation to turn dog treats into something much bigger than a functional purchase.And the commercial results are what make this such an interesting story for founders scaling consumer brands. A Valentine's activation delivered around 15–17x the rate of sale of a normal promotion, with more than 60% of shoppers buying it having not previously bought from pet. Their advent calendar has become their bestselling SKU despite only being available for part of the year. We get into how seasonal innovation moved from “marketing stunt” to revenue channel, why they designed for grocery, hospitality and online from day one, and how becoming obsessive about the brand experience helped Denzel's create genuinely incremental growth.Use code BGH25 for 25% off Denzel's NEW Advent Calendars from https://www.denzels.co.uk/products/advent-calendarDetails below **Redeemable from https://www.denzels.co.uk/products/advent-calendar only25% off Advent CalendarApplies to one-time purchasesNo minimum purchase requirementOne use per customerCan't combine with other discountsEarly bird discount, active from 15 Sept to 22 Sept (23:59)What You'll LearnHow James and Nathan identified an emotional white space in a category dominated by functional positioning.Why Denzel's spent roughly 30–50% of its initial £25,000 startup loan on brand, design and packaging.How Valentine's treats generated around 15–17x normal promotional rate of sale and attracted shoppers who had never previously bought from pet.Why seasonal NPD has evolved into an acquisition funnel that can ultimately drive shoppers into the core Denzel's range.How to design products and formats around new channels and occasions rather than simply competing for space within your existing category.Key Topics DiscussedBuilding a pet brand around the “happiness exchange” between dogs and their ownersBorrowing inspiration from consumer brands such as BEAR rather than the existing pet categoryUsing Denzel himself as the central brand characterStarting the business with a £25,000 loanInvesting disproportionately in packaging and brand from day oneDesigning dog treats to work in grocery, cafés, pubs and onlineCreating selection boxes, Valentine's treats, Easter products, birthday products and advent calendarsBringing a Tesco Valentine's idea from conversation to delivery in only a few monthsDriving incremental category shoppers rather than simply stealing shareSelling more than 30,000 advent calendars through Denzel's own website during an early launchBecoming a bestseller on Amazon at ChristmasBuilding specific hospitality products including peanut butter brownie, banana bread and pistachio cheesecake treatsOutselling a chocolate Florentine in Caffè NeroThe operational pain behind seasonal forecasting and manufacturingTurning seasonal innovation into a repeatable retail growth modelBuilding the UK blueprint before selectively expanding into EuropeWhy packaging has to do more of the selling in crowded grocery categoriesTargeting what Denzel's calls “Gen Zennial pet parents”Useful links https://www.instagram.com/thedenzelstory/?hl=enhttps://www.denzels.co.uk/collections/shop-our-treats?srsltid=AfmBOorqeOYT4jb5u60GQa-AtYmjaba8MHZRynjaGkfn1vmkOy_DcN5ACommunity and review requestDid you get a nugget of value from this chat? If so, PLEASE share your thanks by hitting FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to Brand Growth Heroes on your favourite podcast app, and even LEAVE A REVIEW - both of these actions make a MASSIVE difference to our mission to help more founders just like you.AND by sharing this episode with another founder building a challenger brand, a colleague or a mate who loves business podcasts - or anyone trying to work out how to build a sharper, more focused growth model±Join our community Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brandgrowthheroes) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-growth-heroes/ Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@brandgrowthheroes)Fiona Fitz runs lots of great programmes, courses and coaching sessions. 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Then join Fiona's NextGen CPG WhatsApp group for founders leaning in to the value that a leadership approach to engaging with AI can unlock for businesses like yours.Sponsor*** Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor — Joelson, the commercial law firm ***If you're a founder, you already know how much energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with consumers.But scaling a CPG business also brings legal complexities that can make or break your growth journey - from contracts and regulatory compliance to protecting your intellectual property.That's why we're proud to partner with Joelson, the leading commercial law firm specialising in helping founders of scaling consumer brands.Joelson works with brands like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze and Pulsin, and advised the innocent founders on their landmark sale to Coca-Cola - and still work with them at JamJar Investments today!Joelson is offering a FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION to all BGH listeners (hello@joelsonlaw.com or https://joelsonlaw.com/contact/) - we highly recommend you take them up on it!CreditsThanks to our Sound Engineer Gyp Buggane at Ballagroove.com

Welcome to the table of the 15th and 16th centuries. Pull up a chair. Try not to use your fork too conspicuously.If you wanted to understand power in Renaissance Florence, you did not study the ledgers of the Medici bank — you watched what they served at dinner.The Medici family, who essentially ran Florence for much of the 15th and 16th centuries while technically just being very enthusiastic “private citizens,” understood that a banquet was an announcement. When Lorenzo de' Medici — known to history as “il Magnifico,” a nickname he absolutely would have had printed on business cards if such things existed — hosted a feast, the guest list, the seating arrangement, the number of courses, and the theatrical extravagance of each dish told visiting dignitaries everything they needed to know about where they stood in the pecking order.These were not modest affairs. A typical Medici banquet could span dozens of courses across several hours, featuring roasted meats gilded with actual gold leaf, elaborate sugar sculptures called trionfi (triumphs) depicting mythological scenes, and live animals sometimes concealed inside pies that would burst open at the table — a culinary surprise that, depending on one's temperament, was either delightful or deeply alarming. The historian Platina, who wrote the first printed cookbook in 1474, described such spectacles as demonstrations of “magnificence,” a term that carried genuine moral weight in Renaissance thought. To feast well and generously was not self-indulgence; it was civic virtue. Lorenzo de' Medici likely agreed with this interpretation wholeheartedly and was certainly not biased.In 1570, Bartolomeo Scappi published a cookbook so comprehensive, so detailed, and so ahead of its time that food historians still reach for superlatives when describing it. His Opera dell'arte del cucinare — The Works of the Art of Cooking — ran to over a thousand recipes, included the first known illustration of a kitchen fork, and offered guidance on everything from roasting a whole ox to preparing food for invalids. Scappi was the personal chef to Pope Pius IV and later to Pope Pius V, meaning he was, in effect, cooking for the spiritual leader of Christendom. This fact must have made seasoning decisions feel particularly consequential.Full Content on More Podcasts

Is money a tool of moral decay or a force for human liberation? Dante feared money would corrupt and damn us, placing bankers in the eighth circle of hell - just one above Lucifer. James Joyce saw it as a tool of freedom, and markets and trade as vital engines of connection and social mobility.In this special bonus episode recorded live in front of an audience at the FT Weekend Festival in London, hosts Gillian Tett and Robin Wigglesworth are joined by economist and author David McWilliams to explore humanity's complex, seductive relationship with finance. From 14th-century Florentine banking and the birth of zero in accounting to Joyce's Ulysses and modern central banking, they discuss how literature reveals why money animates human progress, and why trade remains humanity's ultimate alternative to war.Further reading:Money: A Story of Humanity (2024), by David McWilliamsLove listening to The Story of Money? Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and watch full episodes on the show's dedicated YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FTTheStoryOfMoneyHosts: Gillian Tett and Robin WigglesworthGuest: David McWilliamsProducer: Lulu SmythSenior Producer: Michela TinderaExecutive Producers: Manuela Saragosa & Kate FordOriginal Music and Sound Engineering: Breen TurnerPodcast development: Laura ClarkeFT global head of audio: Flo Phillips Learn more at www.ft.com/tsom or get in touch at thestoryofmoney@ft.com.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happened to the Guelphs and Ghibellines after Dante’s generation? The names survived for centuries, but their original meaning slowly gave way to family rivalries, oligarchic struggles, territorial states, foreign armies, and new ways of thinking about political power. In this capstone to the series, we move from Dante to another exiled Florentine, Niccolò Machiavelli, and ask whether he was truly profoundly modern or simply the man who found a new language for political realities that had been there all along. Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments section below! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on the links below and on YouTube!Support the show and listen: Patreon: http://patreon.com/historyofthepapacyBuy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthepapacyBuy me a book: http://bit.ly/40ckJ8E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehistoryofthepapacyEmail Us: steve@atozhistorypage.comHow to listen: https://www.atozhistorypage.com/podcastListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DelfggbL0Au4e3aUyWDaS Music Provided by:"Sonatina in C Minor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Crusade Heavy Perfect Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine join Dawson & I to talk about their new albums and specials and the latest combined effort of “Terrorizing Telemarketers 8”.  Don Jamieson “Comedy Is Killing Me”, Jim Florentine “New Jersey Trash” and “Terrorizing Telemarketers 8” all come out September 18th. Preorder at donjamieson.com or jimflorentine.com along with their tour dates.PATREON - https://www.patreron.com/realizzypres...WEBSITE - https://www.izzypresley.comDawson's Links@Dawsangeles - Twitter/Instagram/Facebookhttps://www.patreon.com/watercoolerIzzy's linkshttps://www.lasvegasguitartradeshow.comhttps://www.sotastick.comhttps://vintageguitarsrus.comhttps://www.beeteramplification.comhttps://www.thesmokinkills.comhttps://www.7thavenuepizza.comhttps://www.lockecustomguitars.com]https://valkenburgusa.com https://www.monstersofrockcruise.comMERCH https://official-izzy-presley-store.creator-spring.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/official-izzy-presleyCAMEOhttps://www.cameo.com/realizzypresley RAISE YOUR GLASSEShttps://www.amazon.com/RAISE-YOUR-GLA...

The episode highlights a pronounced governance gap in how small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools and services. New research from GTIA, discussed by Sharon Florentine, identifies that while AI use has become nearly universal among SMB end customers of IT service providers, most lack formal policies, leadership, and budgeting structure around their deployment of AI. This reflects a foundational misalignment between AI adoption rates and organizational preparedness.According to the GTIA study, 97–98% of surveyed SMBs are already using AI to some extent, yet only 20–25% do so strategically. Strategic usage is defined by having AI under a leadership role, with established policies and procedures. In addition, only around one-quarter of respondents reported having a dedicated AI budget. This suggests that despite broad AI integration, most spending is ad hoc or drawn from unrelated IT priorities. The research surveyed 520 SMBs across 11 verticals, reinforcing the generalizability of the findings.Supporting discussions emphasized that this misalignment is both an opportunity and a risk for MSPs and ITSPs. Unaddressed gaps in governance, budgeting, and cybersecurity may undermine value delivery and create liability issues. Practical challenges—such as unclear funding sources, lack of proactive customer engagement, and potential cybersecurity risks tied to unmanaged AI use—were described as persistent pain points. It was also noted that shifting to a proactive approach is essential for building trust and effective client partnerships.For MSPs and IT leaders, the operational implications center on the need to address governance and budget planning for AI while maintaining a focus on established IT infrastructure. Relying solely on existing processes may introduce unmanaged risk, particularly as customers expand AI use without adequate oversight. Providers are advised to prepare by developing frameworks for AI budgeting, security controls, and policy development, rather than diverting focus from foundational IT services. Neglecting core infrastructure and data practices in pursuit of unstructured AI integration was identified as a critical operational miscalculation. Supported by: Pax8 ScalePad

“The biggest misconception is that SMBs are not using AI or benefiting from it.” In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Sharon Florentine, Manager Research Analyst at GTIA, discusses new research showing that small and midsized businesses are already seeing meaningful benefits from AI—and creating a growing advisory opportunity for MSPs and IT service providers. GTIA, the Global Technology Industry Association, is a nonprofit membership organization serving IT service providers around the world. Its new research, End-User AI Adoption: How ITSP Customers Are Really Using AI, is based on responses from 520 SMB and microbusiness decision-makers. Florentine says the research challenges the idea that AI adoption is primarily an enterprise phenomenon. “The majority of SMBs are using AI, and they are seeing a lot of positive benefits from it,” she says. According to the study, 84 percent of respondents reported positive outcomes from AI. Businesses are using AI to improve productivity, move faster and support areas including marketing, sales, IT and security. Many are starting with tools already embedded in platforms such as Microsoft and Google, along with standalone services such as ChatGPT. Governance becomes the next priority As AI use expands, however, governance and cybersecurity are becoming increasingly important. Florentine says security risks were among the biggest concerns identified by respondents. Attackers are using AI to improve phishing and other threats, while defenders are using it for threat intelligence, vulnerability management and other security functions. “You cannot have AI without governance and cybersecurity,” Florentine says. That creates a significant opportunity for MSPs and ITSPs. Respondents specifically identified AI advisory services as something they would like from their technology providers. Those services could include identifying AI opportunities, evaluating risk, creating acceptable-use policies and helping customers expand successful AI projects. Florentine says the organizations seeing the greatest value tend to take a deliberate approach. They assign responsibility for AI to an executive, team or council, establish guidelines, monitor results and proactively address risks. For MSPs, one of the best places to begin may be their own AI journey. “Take your own experience and use that as an example for guidance,” Florentine says. “Show customers how you have solved problems using AI and help them do the same.” The broader message is that SMBs do not necessarily need to be convinced to use AI. Many are already there. What they increasingly need is trusted guidance on how to use it safely, strategically and at scale. GTIA members can access the full End-User AI Adoption research at GTIA.org.

There is a written recipe for Henry VIII's perfume. It's in a 1608 book called A Closet for Ladies and Gentlewomen, and it's rosewater, sugar, musk, ambergris, and civet, boiled down softly for an entire day. I had no idea that existed until I sat down with Jen Siems of Immortal Perfumes, who has spent 14 years building fragrances out of archival research. Jen is a self-taught perfumer and a former English teacher, which means she talks about rare book rooms the way most people talk about their favorite TV show. She also has Elizabeth's recipe, which includes marjoram for headaches and a truly unreasonable amount of sugar. If you know anything about Elizabeth's teeth, that tracks. We get into: Where ambergris actually comes from, and why a kid walking on an English beach can stumble onto $50,000 worth of it Whether the Tudors really stank, and how much of that reputation we've made up Miasma theory, and why smelling magnificent was a health strategy and a PR strategy at the same time Catherine de' Medici, perfumed gloves, and how French perfume as we know it started with a Florentine bride Mary Queen of Scots' golden pomanders, and the violets-and-sparkling-wine legend that got misattributed to Anne Boleyn for years What Jude Law wore on the set of Firebrand to play a dying Henry, and why Alicia Vikander couldn't stand to be near him Fair warning, Jen explains how civet gets harvested and it involves a comparison to taking your dog to the vet. I was not ready. GIVEAWAY: Jen is giving away a vintage Avon Queen Elizabeth bottle (her torso lifts off, it's wonderful) filled with the Immortal Perfumes scent of the winner's choice. Enter here: https://www.englandcast.com/immortal-perfumes-giveaway/. Closes September 14, US shipping, 18+. Find Jen: immortalperfumes.com | Immortal Perfumes on Instagram and TikTok | the Immortal Perfumes Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we're partnering with Estée Lauder for the first in a new series: Fragrant Focus. This is where we take our time exploring a single scent - smelling it together and sharing our thoughts. And we have an exciting GIVEAWAY for you to enter! Listen and read on to find out how to enter, hear our reviews of Glimmer, and the beautiful inspiration behind its launch.We have a plethora of exciting new launches to tell you about, from niche names, designer and heritage houses alike. But we begin with an emotional journey to capture the scent of something very special to Suzy…MANE Dad's RoseSuzy got very emotional about this olfactory delivery, as MANE - a fragrance creation house in the U.K. who've made scents for some of the biggest brands out there - managed to capture the scent of a rise her father planted for her when she was a little girl. One of MANE's standout innovations is their ‘Jungle Essence™' technology. In some ways similar to ‘headspace' captures of previously unusable materials in perfumery, these essences are utterly unique and exclusive to MANE. And to see it in action is just MIND BLOWING!Jungle Essence™ is a patented, eco-friendly scent and flavor extraction technology created by the fragrance house MANE. It uses supercritical carbon dioxide (CO₂) to capture the exact, true-to-life aroma of a raw material—whether it is a spice used in men's cologne, a flower, or wood—without using harsh chemical solvents or high heat. You can hear all about the process in a special Patron only extra episode on patreon.com (search for ‘On the Scent podcast' to find us)Penhaligon's The Manoeuvres of The BaronessSuzy and Nicola got very excited about this latest character in the Portraits collection (and it's an orange blossom - one of the notes they regularly swoon over!) Key notesOrange Blossom, Chantilly, Sandalwood‘Collector of secrets and quiet conspiracies, the Baroness has always ruled from the shadows. Orange blossom sparkles with influence next to Chantilly. A whispered order of sandalwood. She doesn't outrun danger; she outsmarts it.'Jil Sander collectionBoth Suzy & Nicola were hugely impressed by the latest Jil Sander fragrances, and these were Suzy's two favourites:Lily‘Caught by surprise by an enchanting perfume on a warm Florentine night.Lilies are white, sensual flowers that primarily release their fragrance after sunset.In Jil Sander Lily the aldehydes bring the flower's metallic, blooming facets to life, while the floral power of the CO₂ extracted Jasmine Sambac, the warmth of Benzoin from Vietnam, and the verticality of the upcycled Cypress structure and balance this luscious, radiant fragrance.This new majestic Floral White Flower fragrance magnifies the ephemeral into a lasting form.'Mahogony:‘The supreme energy of a tropical forest captured into a scent.For the depths of its hues where red turns to black, mahogany is one of the most fascinating trees.Jil Sander Mahogany pays homage to this exceptional expression of nature in a fragrance that fuses upcycled Cedarwood with the profound leathery facets of Cypriol from India, the fizzy, spicy notes of CO₂ extracted Ginger, and the aldehydes.A rich and sophisticated Woody Leathery fragrance that raises mahogany to new heights.'Nicola was so impressed by how realistic the Jil Sander Sesame was (though admits she may not be brave enough to wear it yet), while Suzy thought it was cosy and comforting.French Cowboy Mezcal Chocolate (available at Wild Iris)Suzy continues to be wowed by this exciting new niche house, and cannot wait for cooler weather in which to indulge in this one.‘Mezcal Chocolat is fueled by extraordinary raw materials. It hits like a shot of mezcal: it opens with a sparkling Lime Oil, sharpened by Olibanum from Somalia for smoky depth. To push it further, our perfumer added an ultra-rare Rhum extract (as costly as some of perfumery's finest Iris!).Instead of just a synthetic cacao accord, Mezcal Chocolat goes all in on Cacao Absolute: the most precious form of cocoa, used here in unprecedented amounts. Its creaminess melts into a bed of woods: Virginia Cedarwood, prized for its soft smoky creaminess, and Cypriol Oil from India, adding shadow, depth, and a dark, earthy glow.'Byredo Future MemoriesAnother fascinating take on vanilla, and our hosts both adored the juicy blackcurrant note balance g the sweetness here. ‘Byredo captures the tension between now and next: an invitation to live fully, to choose deliberately, to imprint the present with intention. Held like a quiet mantra at the back of the mind, one question remains: What do you choose today, to remember tomorrow?A scent crafted like a memory in motion. The fragrance opens with the vivid green freshness of galbanum, illuminated by the juicy brightness of blackcurrant and a veil of aldehydes that diffuse light through the composition. At its heart, powdery iris unfolds alongside warm, resinous labdanum, creating a textured impression that settles gently onto the skin. In the base, vanilla emerges in full, enriched by Ambrofix and an intimate veil of musks lingering on the skin as a subtle trace of what remains.Top Notes: Galbanum essence, blackcurrant accord, and fresh aldehydes for a bright, sparkling, and green start.Heart Notes: Iris butter, labdanum resinoid, orange blossom, and white vanilla accord providing powdery floral warmth.Base Notes: Madagascar vanilla CO2, vanilla liqueur accord, Ambrofix, and sensual musks.'Nishane Thorns Become RosesWhen a rose is velvety and gorgeous but still displays its sharpness… This is by Julien Rasquinet, and inspired by the Rumi quote "With love, thorns become roses"‘Thorns Become Roses is a contemporary, contrast-driven rose that embodies transformation, evolving from a vivid, luminous opening into an intense floral heart, and settling into a deep, enveloping woody amber trail. Crafted as an extrait de parfum, it redefines the rose through a balance of tension and softness, offering a structured yet sensual and evolving olfactive experience.Lychee and raspberry, luminous and vibrant, meet the metallic sharpness of saffron and cardamom, evoking the harsh brilliance of noon light on Petra's cliffs.At its heart, Turkish rose unfolds with dense, velvety depth, held in contrast by the green-leathery facets of violet leaf and the powdery softness of mimosa. A rose both thorned and tender, asserting its beauty through contrast.The base settles into a mineral, enduring trail of amberwood and patchouli, softened by creamy sandalwood. Here, tension gives way to a quiet radiance, neither sweet nor austere, but balanced, tactile, and lasting.Top Notes: lychee, raspberry, saffronHeart Notes: rose, mimosa, blackcurrantBase Notes: patchouli, amberwood, aetoxylon'FRAGRANT FOCUS:AD: Estée Lauder GlimmerExtraordinarily, this is the first new main line fragrance for 12 years, and the first ever gourmand style fragrance for the house! But Suzy and Nicola think that unmistakable Lauder DNA shines through. Indeed, this a scent that celebrates shining - finding your own light and the things that lift you every single day.Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo and Jean-Marc Chaillan are the incredible perfumers.Top Notes: raspberry, orange blossom, milk mousse and mandarinHeart Notes: Cashmeran, macarons, vanilla and roseBase Notes: amber, tonka bean, sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood.Bright, sparkling and mouthwatering. Fruity-rosy raspberry, a fresh lift of mandarin, and a soft orange flower glow.Warmer and more enveloping. Macaron Rose Accord comes forward with its gourmand impression, wrapped in the radiant depth of Amber Embrace Accord and Shimmering Patchouli, with a smooth, skin-warmed softness.The fragrance settles into a lingering, addictive trail, a glowing blend of Amber, Patchouli, Woods and Tonka Bean notes. Still warmed by a whisper of sweetness that stays close and feels unforgettable.Estée Lauder says:This is the fragrance for life's most extraordinary moments. It's a scent not just to be worn, but to be felt, remembered, and shared. Because when you find what makes you glimmer, it lights up everyone around you.For the full sizes, a beautiful rectangular bottle embodies femininity and strength. Sculpted semi-circles catch and reflect each ray of light. A circular gold-tone cap adds a luminous finish.Travel Size:The Travel Size is a deluxe mini fragrance spray. Perfect for on the go, to gift to a friend, or to try for the first time. 10ml travel size £25Also comes in 30ml, 50ml & 100mlGIVEAWAY:We have a full size bottle of Glimmer to giveaway - see the post on our Instagram to enter!How to enter: Follow both @onthescentpodcast and @esteelauderuk on Instagram, then like and comment on the giveaway post on our Instagram account. That's it!Entries must be made before 8.00 pm BST on Thursday, 3 September 2026. Because of delivery restrictions we can only accept entries from U.K. residents.Terms...

Fluent Fiction - Italian: How Antique Ducks Transformed a Day in Firenze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-08-24-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole splendeva alto nel cielo sopra il vivace mercato di Firenze.En: The sun shone high in the sky above the lively market of Firenze.It: Luca, pieno di entusiasmo, sistemava i suoi anatroccoli di gomma sul banco del suo piccolo stand.En: Luca, full of enthusiasm, arranged his rubber ducklings on the counter of his small stand.It: Credeva fermamente che fossero antichi e di grande valore.En: He firmly believed they were antique and of great value.It: Giulia, la sua amica pragmatica, lo aiutava, pur scettica sul successo di quella giornata.En: Giulia, his pragmatic friend, helped him, though skeptical about the success of the day.It: "Anatre di gomma antiche!"En: "Antique rubber ducks!"It: gridava Luca, cercando di attirare l'attenzione dei passanti.En: shouted Luca, trying to draw the attention of passersby.It: Ma la gente passava, lanciando solo occhiate distratte.En: But people walked by, casting only distracted glances.It: Le risate delle persone si mescolavano al profumo del pane fresco e della lavanda che riempivano l'aria.En: The laughter of people mingled with the scent of fresh bread and lavender filling the air.It: "Luca, forse dovresti abbassare il prezzo," suggerì Giulia con un sorriso gentile.En: "Luca, maybe you should lower the price," suggested Giulia with a gentle smile.It: Luca la guardò, deciso.En: Luca looked at her, determined.It: "Giulia, questi non sono solo giocattoli!En: "Giulia, these aren't just toys!It: Hanno una storia," insistette lui.En: They have a history," he insisted.It: Nel frattempo, più lontano, Marco, un appassionato collezionista di anatre di gomma, passeggiava per il mercato con il suo gruppo di amici.En: Meanwhile, further away, Marco, an avid collector of rubber ducks, strolled through the market with his group of friends.It: Quando vide il banco di Luca, i suoi occhi si illuminarono.En: When he saw Luca's stand, his eyes lit up.It: "Guardate là!"En: "Look over there!"It: esclamò eccitato.En: he exclaimed excitedly.It: "È incredibile!"En: "It's incredible!"It: Luca decise di giocare la sua ultima carta.En: Luca decided to play his last card.It: Iniziò a raccontare la affascinante storia immaginaria delle anatre: secondo lui provenivano da una collezione appartenuta a un antico casato fiorentino.En: He began to tell the fascinating imaginary story of the ducks: according to him, they came from a collection belonging to an ancient Florentine noble family.It: Una storia affabulosa, piena di avventure e misteri.En: A fabulous story, full of adventures and mysteries.It: Ed ecco che Marco si avvicinò.En: And then Marco approached.It: "Sono veramente delle rarità," commentò ammirato.En: "They are truly rarities," he commented, impressed.It: Gli occhi di Luca brillavano.En: Luca's eyes sparkled.It: "Vuoi comprarle?"En: "Do you want to buy them?"It: chiese speranzoso.En: he asked hopefully.It: "Sì!En: "Yes!It: Tutte quante," rispose Marco senza esitare.En: All of them," replied Marco without hesitation.It: Alla fine, Marco e i suoi amici comprarono l'intera collezione.En: In the end, Marco and his friends bought the entire collection.It: Luca non poteva credere alla sua fortuna, mentre Giulia osservava la scena con incredulità e un sorrisetto di orgoglio.En: Luca couldn't believe his luck, while Giulia watched the scene with incredulity and a small smile of pride.It: Mentre Marco si allontanava con le sue nuove acquisizioni, Luca si sentiva rinato.En: As Marco walked away with his new acquisitions, Luca felt reborn.It: "Forse hai ragione," disse Giulia, "a volte credere nel prodotto fa la vera differenza."En: "Maybe you're right," said Giulia, "sometimes believing in your product makes the real difference."It: Il mercato continuava la sua danza colorata sotto il sole estivo, e Luca, fiero del suo successo, capì che la passione e la fiducia possono trasformare qualsiasi situazione.En: The market continued its colorful dance under the summer sun, and Luca, proud of his success, understood that passion and confidence can transform any situation. Vocabulary Words:the enthusiasm: l'entusiasmothe counter: il bancothe stand: lo standthe attention: l'attenzionethe passersby: i passantithe laughter: le risatethe scent: il profumothe bread: il panethe lavender: la lavandathe collector: il collezionistathe group: il gruppothe adventures: le avventurethe mysteries: i misterithe glance: lo sguardothe rarity: la raritàthe disbelief: l'incredulitàthe pride: l'orgogliothe acquisition: l'acquisizionethe difference: la differenzathe success: il successothe passion: la passionethe confidence: la fiduciathe situation: la situazionethe sun: il solethe sky: il cielothe market: il mercatothe toys: i giocattolithe idea: l'ideathe card: la cartathe story: la storia

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durée : 00:28:05 - Le Cours de l'histoire - Objet de tous les fantasmes et des théories les plus extravagantes, l'identité de la Joconde est pourtant parfaitement établie : Lisa Gherardini. Une jeune Florentine dont le portrait fut commandé à Léonard de Vinci par son riche époux, le marchand de soie Francesco del Giocondo. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

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What do you get when you get cast in a show and figure out the show makes no sense because it was written by AI?  The Florentine Players are going to show you!  Written by a real human the old-fashioned human way, Kirk Adams, brings the play "Control + Alt + Script" to life.  A play within a play, this production will show you what hilarious twists and turns the cast experiences!  You'll want to hear all about this show!  Premiering in Nebraska, written by a Nebraska Playwright, The Florentine Players are bringing a home grown comedy to us and supporting local artists.  Listen here and catch all the details! Show Dates: August 6-8 & 13-15, 2026 FLORENCE COMMUNITY THEATER CONTACT INFO: Tickets & Website: https://www.florentineplayers.com The Florence Theater, 2864 State Street, Florence, Omaha, NE   HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

PODCAST EPISODE | An Analog Brain In A Digital Age With Marco Ciappelli Fifteen years ago, Rose Ross brought a client an idea for an awards program built specifically for enterprise tech startups. The client passed. She built it herself — and the Tech Trailblazers have been running ever since, independent, judged by practitioners, and open for entries until 3 September.

Extraits très éclairants sur la dépendance affective. Vous pensez y avoir échappé ? Avez-vous toujours choisi vos partenaires, ou vous êtes plutôt celle / celui qui se laisse séduire dès qu'on vous manifeste de l'attention ? Après avoir écouté ces extraits, vous en saurez plus.Par ordre d'apparition :Podcasts et post Instagram Agapé et les autres, épisode "le célibat politique" https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/le-c%C3%A9libat-politique/id1677106831?i=1000712844012 Sologamie, de Marie Albert, épisode "J'éradique ma dépendance affective" https://mariealbert.info/2023/12/19/comment-jeradique-ma-dependance-affective-%F0%9F%92%AA%F0%9F%8F%BB/ Agapé et les autres, épisode avec Chloé Thibaud "Féminisme et dating hétéro" https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/f%C3%A9minisme-dating-h%C3%A9t%C3%A9ro-avec-chlo%C3%A9-thibaud/id1677106831?i=1000747294625 Post Instagram de Judith Duportail https://www.instagram.com/p/DVIp-C_DUS3/ épisode de Single Jungle avec Sophie Marches, comment sortir de la dépendance affective https://singlejungle.lepodcast.fr/ep-point-59-sophie-marches-hypnotherapeute extrait émission France inter avec Louise Aubery et Florentine d'Aulnois-Wang "l'espace du couple", qui répond à l'injonction à "s'aimer soi-même avant de pouvoir aimer quelqu'un d'autre" https://www.instagram.com/p/DbOaKk_lVAS/ Bonus :Je vous recommande chaudement ce post Instagram, avec une héroïne, qui décide de se choisir, plutôt que de continuer à souffrir dans une relation avec un homme fuyant. Elle comprend enfin qu'elle mérite le meilleur. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbGeNz3I8ZV/ Si vous voulez soutenir Single Jungle, avec un don en une seule fois (ou +), j'ai ouvert un Tipeee : https://fr.tipeee.com/single-jungle. J'ai suivi le conseil d'auditrices et d'auditeurs qui ont proposé de participer à la hauteur de leurs moyens, ponctuellement, aux frais des épisodes (prise de son/montage). Merci aux premières personnes qui ont participé ! AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANT : Ne jamais s'inscrire sur une application ou site de rencontres payant sans 1) lire les avis sur Google (Play store) ou Apple (App store) 2) lire les conditions tarifaires de l'abonnement. Ainsi je vous déconseille fortement le site PARSHIP, qui pratique l'extorsion : on ne peut pas résilier avant 1 an obligatoire, même si on n'utilise plus le service, qui n'est pas satisfaisant, car très peu de personnes dans votre région. Le service client n'a que mépris pour les clients et le service communication ne veut rien entendre (un comble), aucun arrangement possible. Donc évitez-vous une dépense inutile. Montage et mixage pour l'épisode avec Sophie Marchès : Isabelle FieldMusique : Générique de "Manimal", virgules sonores : Edouard JoguetLogo conçu par Lynda Mac-ConnellHébergement : Podcloud

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Anne Ghesquière reçoit Florentine d'Aulnois-Wang, thérapeute, fondatrice de l'Intelligence Amoureuse et autrice. Pourquoi certaines histoires traversent-elles les crises quand d'autres finissent par s'effondrer ? Qu'est-ce qui permet à un couple de durer au-delà de l'état amoureux ? Comment sortir du mythe du partenaire idéal pour construire une relation vivante, consciente et durable ? Que révèle réellement une crise de couple ? Depuis plus de vingt ans, Florentine d'Aulnois-Wang accompagne des milliers de couples à travers les crises, les séparations, les retrouvailles et les grandes étapes de la vie. Elle montre comment nos blessures d'attachement, nos croyances sur l'amour et notre sécurité émotionnelle influencent profondément nos relations. Un échange profond qui invite à regarder autrement le couple, la sexualité, les grands tournants de la vie comme la ménopause, et les gestes simples qui permettent de continuer à se choisir au fil des années. Son coffret de Jeux de cartes pour apprendre à communiquer vraiment est édité par l'Espace du Couple. Épisode #706Quelques citations du podcast avec Florentine d'Aulnois-Wang : "L'état amoureux est juste un un cocktail hormonal qui nous prend et nous inonde.""Les grandes amitiés font de très beaux couples.""C'est une compétence amoureuse, de se laisser influencer par ce que propose l'autre, ce qu'apporte l'autre.""Je ne suis pas pour le couple pour le couple mais pour le couple pour continuer de créer, guérir, grandir, jouir."À regarder : #359 Florentine d'Aulnois Wang : Les clés de l'intelligence érotique#6 Je reste ou je pars ? Série Intelligence Amoureuse#5 Let's talk about sex, baby Série Intelligence Amoureuse#4 Est ce la bonne ou le bon partenaire ? Série Intelligence Amoureuse#3 Des hauts et des bas dans le couple - Série Intelligence Amoureuse#2 S'aimer soi avant d'aimer ? Série Intelligence Amoureuse#1 Tomber amoureux Série Intelligence AmoureuseRecevez chaque semaine l'inspirante newsletter Métamorphose par Anne GhesquièreDécouvrez Objectif Métamorphose, notre programme en 12 étapes pour partir à la rencontre de soi-même.Suivez nos RS : Insta, Facebook et TikTokAbonnez-vous sur Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Deezer / Castbox / YouTubeSoutenez Métamorphose en rejoignant la Tribu MétamorphoseThèmes abordés lors du podcast avec Florentine d'Aulnois-Wang : 00:00Introduction01:30L'invitée, Florentine d'Aulnois-Wang05:31Le couple après le conte de fées13:59Comment "recrutons-nous" notre partenaire ?19:46Anxieux, évitant, sécure : les styles d'attachement dans le couple30:40Réparer le couple avant de renoncer36:08Désir, sexualité : sortir de l'injonction45:28Après 50 ans : le nouveau printemps amoureux50:28Parler de sexualité pour se retrouver55:45Le couple comme chemin de libertéAvant-propos et précautions à l'écoute du podcast Photo DR Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Fluent Fiction - Italian: The Great Gelato Debate: A Taste of Summer in Firenze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-07-16-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Era un caldo pomeriggio d'estate a Firenze.En: It was a hot summer afternoon in Firenze.It: Il sole splendeva sopra i tetti, e l'aria era colma dell'aroma dolce e invitante del gelato.En: The sun shone above the rooftops, and the air was filled with the sweet, inviting aroma of ice cream.It: Sotto il maestoso Ponte Vecchio, un piccolo stand di gelato attirava turisti e locali in cerca di un po' di freschezza.En: Beneath the majestic Ponte Vecchio, a small ice cream stand attracted tourists and locals in search of a bit of refreshment.It: Marco e Luca si trovavano lì, pronti a gustare il loro gelato preferito.En: Marco and Luca were there, ready to savor their favorite ice cream.It: "Il pistacchio è il re dei gelati!"En: "Il pistacchio is the king of ice creams!"It: esclamò Marco, con un sorriso di sfida rivolto all'amico.En: exclaimed Marco, with a challenging smile directed at his friend.It: "Nessun altro gusto può competere!"En: "No other flavor can compete!"It: "Che ridicolo!"En: "How ridiculous!"It: rispose Luca, scuotendo la testa e ridendo.En: responded Luca, shaking his head and laughing.It: "Stracciatella è il vero campione, con quei pezzi di cioccolato in ogni morso.En: "Stracciatella is the true champion, with those chocolate pieces in every bite.It: Marco, il tuo pistacchio non ha speranze."En: Marco, your pistacchio has no chance."It: La loro discussione era vivace, ma amichevole.En: Their argument was lively but friendly.It: Entrambi erano determinati a dimostrare di avere ragione.En: Both were determined to prove they were right.It: Il venditore di gelato, un uomo anziano con un ampio sorriso, ascoltava divertito la loro disputa.En: The ice cream vendor, an elderly man with a broad smile, listened amusedly to their dispute.It: "Ragazzi," disse il venditore interrompendo, "perché non fate una prova alla cieca?En: "Boys," said the vendor, interrupting, "why don't you do a blind taste test?It: Così vediamo quale gusto è davvero il migliore."En: That way we'll see which flavor is truly the best."It: Marco e Luca si lanciarono uno sguardo di complicità.En: Marco and Luca exchanged a look of complicity.It: "Va bene," disse Marco, con sicurezza.En: "All right," said Marco, confidently.It: "Io accetto la sfida."En: "I accept the challenge."It: Il venditore preparò alcuni cucchiai di gelato, uno di pistacchio e uno di stracciatella, senza però rivelare quale fosse quale.En: The vendor prepared a few spoons of ice cream, one of pistacchio and one of stracciatella, without revealing which was which.It: Bendò Marco e lo incoraggiò a fidarsi solo delle sue papille gustative.En: He blindfolded Marco and encouraged him to trust only his taste buds.It: Marco assaggiò il primo cucchiaio.En: Marco tasted the first spoonful.It: "Delizioso - ricco e cremoso!"En: "Delicious—rich and creamy!"It: dichiarò.En: he declared.It: Poi provò il secondo cucchiaio, convinto di assaporare la gloria del pistacchio.En: Then he tried the second spoonful, convinced he was savoring the glory of pistacchio.It: Ma mentre lo assaporava, qualcosa di inatteso accadde.En: But as he tasted it, something unexpected happened.It: "Questo è sicuramente il pistacchio!"En: "This is definitely pistacchio!"It: esclamò con entusiasmo.En: he exclaimed with enthusiasm.It: Il venditore e Luca risero.En: The vendor and Luca laughed.It: "Bravo, Marco," disse Luca scherzando.En: "Well done, Marco," Luca joked.It: "Hai appena elogiato la stracciatella."En: "You just praised stracciatella."It: Marco tolse la benda, sorpreso ma divertito.En: Marco removed the blindfold, surprised but amused.It: Ammise la sua sconfitta con un sorriso.En: He admitted his defeat with a smile.It: "Forse ho sottovalutato gli altri gusti," confessò Marco.En: "Maybe I underestimated the other flavors," Marco confessed.It: "Ogni gelato ha le sue qualità uniche."En: "Every ice cream has its unique qualities."It: Così, Marco e Luca si riconciliarono, continuando a gustare i sapori estivi, con la consapevolezza che nel mondo del gelato non esiste un solo vincitore.En: Thus, Marco and Luca reconciled, continuing to enjoy the summer flavors, with the awareness that in the world of ice cream, there is no single winner.It: E in quel pomeriggio fiorentino, Marco apprese una lezione preziosa: a volte, aprire la mente può essere dolce quanto il miglior gelato.En: And on that Florentine afternoon, Marco learned a valuable lesson: sometimes, opening your mind can be as sweet as the best ice cream. Vocabulary Words:the summer: l'estatethe afternoon: il pomeriggiothe rooftop: il tettothe aroma: l'aromathe refreshment: la freschezzathe stand: lo standto savor: gustarethe challenge: la sfidato compete: competerethe champion: il campionethe bite: il morsolively: vivacethe vendor: il venditorethe dispute: la disputathe glance: lo sguardothe complicity: la complicitàthe confidence: la sicurezzathe spoonful: il cucchiaioblindfold: bendarethe taste buds: le papille gustativeto taste: assaggiareunexpected: inattesothe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmoto praise: elogiarethe defeat: la sconfittato confess: confessareunique: unicoto reconcile: riconciliarethe awareness: la consapevolezzathe lesson: la lezione

J'ai le plaisir de recevoir Florentine d'Aulnois Wang, thérapeute de couple depuis 20 ans. Elle a popularisé le concept d'Intelligence Amoureuse, l'idée que l'amour est une compétence qui s'apprend, autant que la communication ou l'intelligence émotionnelle.Car selon elle, le grand amour ne se trouve pas, il se construit pas à pas. Et notamment une fois que l'on a identifié son style d'attachement. Alors, quel est votre style d'attachement ? En quoi l'identifier vous permet d'améliorer vos relations ? Est-ce que certains styles d'attachement sont problématiques ? C'est ce que l'on vous propose dans cet épisode. Je vous souhaite une très bonne écoute ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

I'm back from another amazing trip from Barcelona teaching a workshop with my brother Tomer Botner from Florentine Kitchen Knives. We had a fantastic time with the students as it's a different style of class structure. Tomer called in to recap the workshop and all the aspects of making people who have never made knives before get the experience of what it takes to bring one home. Every part was exciting and we talk about the sharpening process that each student got a lot out of. We talked about his local collaborators like Chef Borja and his Tattooist Roger. We talked about what's next for Florentine and even hit on the Knicks off season moves to hopefully get back to the NBA finals. 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durée : 00:28:05 - Toute une vie - Objet de tous les fantasmes et des théories les plus extravagantes, l'identité de la Joconde est pourtant parfaitement établie : Lisa Gherardini. Une jeune Florentine dont le portrait fut commandé à Léonard de Vinci par son riche époux, le marchand de soie Francesco del Giocondo. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Espresso and Emotions: Navigating Love and Careers in Firenze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-06-01-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: In una fresca mattina di tarda primavera, il sole splendeva sul piccolo caffè accanto alla vivace Piazza della Signoria a Firenze.En: On a cool late spring morning, the sun shone on the little café next to the lively Piazza della Signoria in Firenze.It: L'aria era piena del profumo del caffè appena fatto e del suono delle conversazioni soffuse.En: The air was filled with the scent of freshly brewed coffee and the sound of soft conversations.It: Era un luogo familiare per Giulia e Matteo, un rifugio tranquillo per le loro conversazioni passate.En: It was a familiar place for Giulia and Matteo, a quiet refuge for their past conversations.It: Quella mattina, Giulia si sedette al loro tavolo preferito, un angolo accogliente sotto un lampadario antico.En: That morning, Giulia sat at their favorite table, a cozy corner under an antique chandelier.It: Guardava fuori dalla finestra, osservando i turisti scattare foto e gli artisti di strada dipingere scene di vita fiorentina.En: She looked out the window, watching tourists take photos and street artists paint scenes of Florentine life.It: Il cuore di Giulia era un po' pesante, colmo di incertezze e domande.En: Giulia's heart was a bit heavy, full of uncertainties and questions.It: Matteo arrivò poco dopo, il suo viso illuminato da un sorriso nervoso.En: Matteo arrived shortly after, his face lit up by a nervous smile.It: Si sedette di fronte a Giulia, ordinò un espresso e cercò di rompere il ghiaccio.En: He sat across from Giulia, ordered an espresso, and tried to break the ice.It: "Ciao, Giulia. Sei raggiante come sempre," disse, cercando di alleggerire l'atmosfera.En: "Hi, Giulia. You're as radiant as ever," he said, trying to lighten the mood.It: Giulia sorrise debolmente, ma il suo sguardo tradiva l'incertezza.En: Giulia smiled weakly, but her gaze betrayed her uncertainty.It: "Ciao, Matteo. Mi sei mancato," rispose, cercando di mascherare la preoccupazione nella sua voce.En: "Hi, Matteo. I've missed you," she replied, trying to mask the worry in her voice.It: Dopo qualche chiacchiera, Giulia prese un respiro profondo.En: After some small talk, Giulia took a deep breath.It: "Dobbiamo parlare, Matteo. Questo silenzio tra di noi... non posso più ignorarlo."En: "We need to talk, Matteo. This silence between us... I can't ignore it anymore."It: Matteo annuì, il suo cuore accelerato.En: Matteo nodded, his heart racing.It: "Lo so. Ho qualcosa da dirti," disse con esitazione.En: "I know. I have something to tell you," he said with hesitation.It: "Ho accettato un nuovo lavoro. Richiederà viaggi frequenti."En: "I've accepted a new job. It will require frequent travel."It: Giulia sentì un nodo allo stomaco.En: Giulia felt a knot in her stomach.It: Era esattamente ciò che temeva.En: It was exactly what she feared.It: "E cosa significa questo per noi?" chiese, cercando di mantenere la voce ferma.En: "And what does this mean for us?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.It: Matteo la guardò negli occhi, consapevole della gravità del momento.En: Matteo looked into her eyes, aware of the gravity of the moment.It: "Non voglio perderti, Giulia.En: "I don't want to lose you, Giulia.It: Ma la mia carriera... è un'opportunità che non potevo rifiutare."En: But my career... it's an opportunity I couldn't turn down."It: Il silenzio tra loro era carico di tensione.En: The silence between them was laden with tension.It: Finalmente, Giulia trovò le parole.En: Finally, Giulia found the words.It: "Capisco l'importanza del tuo lavoro.En: "I understand the importance of your work.It: Ma dobbiamo essere onesti l'uno con l'altra.En: But we have to be honest with each other.It: Io sto pensando di trasferirmi qui a Firenze.En: I'm thinking of moving here to Firenze.It: Devo sapere se c'è ancora un futuro per noi."En: I need to know if there's still a future for us."It: Matteo prese la sua mano, il suo sguardo sincero.En: Matteo took her hand, his gaze sincere.It: "Possiamo trovare un equilibrio.En: "We can find a balance.It: Prometto di essere più aperto sui miei piani.En: I promise to be more open about my plans.It: Ho bisogno che tu faccia lo stesso."En: I need you to do the same."It: La tensione cominciò a sciogliersi, sostituita da una nuova speranza.En: The tension began to dissolve, replaced by a new hope.It: Parlare apertamente era stata la chiave.En: Speaking openly had been the key.It: Si sposarono con i loro cappuccini, promettendosi di affrontare questi cambiamenti insieme.En: They toasted with their cappuccinos, promising to face these changes together.It: Alla fine, i due decisero di darsi una possibilità, pronti ad affrontare le sfide future con unità e comunicazione.En: In the end, the two decided to give themselves a chance, ready to face future challenges with unity and communication.It: Giulia aveva imparato a esprimere meglio i suoi bisogni, mentre Matteo comprese il valore della trasparenza.En: Giulia had learned to better express her needs, while Matteo recognized the value of transparency.It: Lasciando il caffè, la loro connessione sembrava più forte, come se un vento primaverile avesse spazzato via le nuvole del passato, lasciando spazio a un nuovo, luminoso inizio.En: Leaving the café, their connection felt stronger, as if a spring breeze had swept away the clouds of the past, leaving room for a new, bright beginning. Vocabulary Words:the chandelier: il lampadariouncertainty: l'incertezzathe knot: il nodothe gaze: lo sguardoto betray: tradireto lighten: alleggerireto sweep away: spazzare viathe refuge: il rifugiosoft: soffusoto require: richiederefrequent: frequenteto be aware: essere consapevolethe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe secret: il segretoto find out: scoprireto nod: annuirethe spring: la primaverato promise: promettereto replace: sostituirebright: luminosothe artist: l'artistathe balance: l'equilibriofamiliar: familiaregrave: graveto face: affrontareto express: esprimerethe need: il bisognoto toast: brindarethe past: il passatothe change: il cambiamento

“Florentine, est-ce que faire un break, c'est une bonne idée quand ça ne va plus dans le couple ?” quand ça chauffe dans une relation, ce n'est pas seulement la relation qui vacille; c'est ton système nerveux, tes poupées russes, tes vieux endroits d'abandon, de rejet, d'envahissement qui s'activent et là, ça déborde. Alors tu veux couper, pas forcément parce que tu n'aimes plus, mais parce que tu ne sais plus comment rester. Explorons..Soutenez ce podcast http://supporter.acast.com/l-espace-du-couple. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, May 26, is the Memorial of St. Philip Neri (1515-1595), a gracious, cheerful saint, and Rome's apostle of the sixteenth century.Born in 1515 to a wealthy Florentine family, the young Filippo Neri was brought up with a classical education by the Dominicans of the Monastery of San Marco.His unique charism was his burning love of God, a love that he communicated to all. So ardently did this fire of divine love burn that in his twenty-ninth year, the beating of his heart broke two ribs. It was a wound that never healed.A great educator of youth, Philip Neri, often visited the seven principal churches of Rome. He spent entire nights at the catacombs, near the tombs of the martyrs, meditating on heavenly things. He had a great devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and burned with an unbounded love for mankind.As a confessor, he was in great demand; among his penitents was St. Ignatius. To perpetuate his life's work, St. Philip founded the Congregation of the Oratory, a society of secular clergy without religious vows.The purpose was to kindle piety among the faithful through social gatherings that included entertainment and religious instruction.Goethe, who esteemed him highly, called him the "humorous saint."He died on the feast of Corpus Christi.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠May 26, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Tune into Part II of Jay Jay's conversation with Lenny Florentine, a renowned audio expert and YouTube sensation. They further explore the world of high-end audio equipment, getting into discussion about turntables and the crazy variation in prices that can come with them in modern day. Lenny candidly reflects on the absurdity of some of these prices while acknowledging that for some, these extravagant systems are akin to owning a luxury sports car. They get into the importance of understanding your listening environment, emphasizing that even in smaller rooms, one can achieve fantastic sound without breaking the bank. Lenny talks about the issue of gear acquisition syndrome, a common affliction among audiophiles, where the pursuit of the next best piece of equipment can sometimes overshadow the joy of listening to music itself. This episode isn't just about audio gear; it's about the love of music and how it connects us, making it a must-listen for anyone passionate about sound and the stories behind it. Whether you're a seasoned audiophile or just getting into the hobby, this conversation paired with Lenny's practical advice and passion for music will resonate with you. Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced and Edited by Matthew Mallinger

Lana joins Mrs. Doll and Eliza for a Ladies' Play Den conversation about what happens when you move from a familiar lifestyle community into a totally different scene.After years on Couples Next Door, Lana and her husband moved to North Carolina and started over — new sites, new parties, new rules, new crowds, and a very different approach to meeting people. From “The House” and its chicken Florentine swinger-party energy to Friction hotel takeovers, word-of-mouth meetups, content creators, single-male rules, and the search for real lifestyle friendships, this episode compares what community can feel like in different regions.Key Topics / Search Terms lifestyle down south swinger house parties Friction lifestyle events Couples Next Door community hotel takeovers lifestyle meet and greets finding lifestyle friends single men at lifestyle events content creation at parties group play vs couples playWhat We Talk About Lana's move from the CND community to the North Carolina lifestyle scene How “The House” works, from the rules video to open play rooms and BYOB party energy Chicken Florentine, porn on the TV, stripper poles, and why the vibe felt so different Friction events and how East Coast hotel takeovers compare to CND-style community Why finding real lifestyle friendships can be harder without a local hub The difference between “let's get to know each other” and “pull your pants down” messaging How age, region, and event culture can change the way people connect Single men, single women, and how event rules vary by scene Why some spaces feel more couple-pair-off than group-play friendly Content creation at events and where that can feel different from lifestyle play Eliza and Lana's upcoming two-blonde takeover adventureHosts Mrs. Doll ElizaGuest LanaPartners CouplesNextDoor.com — original sponsor / overall backing Passionscapes Photography — in-kind contributor Glitz by Jax / Good Supply — partnerStudio Partner https://couplesnextdoor.com Code: DD25Calls to Action Follow and subscribe to The Down & Dirty Podcast Rate and review the show Listen to more episodes at https://downdirtypodcast.com Send Mrs. Doll and Eliza your topic ideas for future Ladies' Play Den conversationsMoving does not just change the parties. It can change the whole way you meet people, build trust, and figure out where you fit. Lana's story is a reminder that every lifestyle scene has its own culture — and sometimes you do not know what you had until you have to start over somewhere new.Down & Dirty Productions is a sex-positive, consent-forward space for honest conversation. This episode reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not medical, legal, or therapeutic advice.

Può uno scherzo di matrimonio finire in un duello a colpi di spada... e con una citazione letteraria? In questa puntata, Alessio e Katia partono da un bizzarro aneddoto familiare per portarvi alla scoperta del romanzo più famoso (e a volte temuto!) della letteratura italiana: I Promessi Sposi di Alessandro Manzoni. Se volete capire davvero la cultura e la lingua italiana, questo è l'episodio che fa per voi!

This week, Jay Jay is joined by audio expert Lenny Florentine! They take a dive deep into the world of audio to discuss the recent AXPONA Conference in 2026 & share their personal journeys through the audio landscape. Lenny is a prominent figure in the YouTube audio community, and shares insights from his extensive experience with high-end audio gear. They chat about everything from the evolution of audio technology to the nostalgic charm of vintage audio systems. They both get into their early audio experiences, which shaped their passion for sound. Jay Jay talks about his early days exploring the world of stereo systems and how he transitioned from a casual listener to a serious audiophile. Florentine echoes this sentiment, detailing his own journey from a teenager with a boombox to a professional in the audio industry. They reflect on the importance of audio quality in music consumption and the differences between vintage and modern audio equipment. Hear all about the AXPONA conference both Jay Jay & Lenny were recently a part of, and the value in how it brings together audio enthusiasts and industry experts. This episode is a must listen for all audio enthusiasts - don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

Chapter 2 — The Color Game — Eating the RainbowThe Most Important Lesson I Ever Learned Came From a Market in Florence, Not a ClassroomIn the autumn of 1987, I took a sabbatical from my restaurant and traveled to Tuscany. I had been cooking professionally for nearly two decades by then, and I thought I knew quite a lot about food. Florence humbled me within forty-eight hours. Not the restaurants — the market. The Mercato Centrale, a vast iron and glass cathedral of food in the heart of the city, where vendors had been selling produce since 1874. I walked through it on a Tuesday morning and felt, for the first time in years, like an absolute beginner.What stopped me was color. The market was an explosion of it — deep purple eggplants stacked in pyramids, brilliant orange persimmons catching the light, bundles of dark cavolo nero tied with string, tomatoes in seven shades of red, yellow, and almost brown, pale fennel bulbs with their feathery green tops still attached, fat red radicchio heads glowing like lanterns. An old vendor, noticing my stunned expression, pointed at his display and said simply: 'Tutto il arcobaleno.' All the rainbow. I nodded. I understood, in that moment, more about nutrition than any textbook had ever taught me.The science behind what I felt instinctively that morning in Florence is now well established. The colors of fruits and vegetables are produced by phytonutrients — naturally occurring chemical compounds that plants develop as part of their own biological defense systems. When we eat those plants, we absorb those compounds, and they go to work inside our bodies in remarkably specific ways. Red foods — tomatoes, strawberries, red peppers, watermelon — owe their color largely to lycopene and anthocyanins, compounds associated with heart health and cellular protection. Orange and yellow foods — carrots, sweet potatoes, mangoes, squash — are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A, essential for vision, immune function, and skin health. Green foods — spinach, broccoli, kale, peas, Brussels sprouts — contain chlorophyll along with folate, Vitamin K, and powerful antioxidants that support everything from bone strength to detoxification. Blue and purple foods — blueberries, purple cabbage, beets, eggplant — are among the richest sources of anthocyanins, which researchers have linked to improved brain function and memory.I spent the better part of thirty years after that Florentine morning redesigning the way I cooked — not just in my restaurant, but in my cooking school and in the books I began writing. Color became my first organizing principle. Before I thought about protein, before I thought about carbohydrates or fats, I looked at the plate. Was it colorful? A plate that looks like a painting — vivid, varied, generous — is almost always a nutritionally sound plate. A plate that is beige and monochrome — pasta with white sauce, bread with butter, pale chicken with no vegetables — is almost always nutritionally thin, no matter how good it tastes.The children I have taught in my cooking classes are, without exception, more receptive to this idea than adults. Adults bring their habits, their defenses, their childhood aversions. Children bring curiosity. When I frame vegetables as a color challenge — 'Can you get five different colors on your plate tonight?' — the response is immediate and enthusiastic. It becomes a game. And games, as any good teacher knows, are among the most powerful vehicles for learning.One of the things I love most about eating by color is that it naturally orients you toward seasons. Colors follow the calendar. Spring is green — peas, asparagus, spinach, artichokes. Summer explodes in red and orange — tomatoes at their peak, stone fruits, peppers, corn. Autumn brings deep purples and rich oranges — squash, pumpkins, grapes, figs.

Lana joins Mrs. Doll and Eliza for a Ladies' Play Den conversation about what happens when you move from a familiar lifestyle community into a totally different scene.After years on Couples Next Door, Lana and her husband moved to North Carolina and started over — new sites, new parties, new rules, new crowds, and a very different approach to meeting people. From “The House” and its chicken Florentine swinger-party energy to Friction hotel takeovers, word-of-mouth meetups, content creators, single-male rules, and the search for real lifestyle friendships, this episode compares what community can feel like in different regions.Key Topics / Search Terms lifestyle down south swinger house parties Friction lifestyle events Couples Next Door community hotel takeovers lifestyle meet and greets finding lifestyle friends single men at lifestyle events content creation at parties group play vs couples playWhat We Talk About Lana's move from the CND community to the North Carolina lifestyle scene How “The House” works, from the rules video to open play rooms and BYOB party energy Chicken Florentine, porn on the TV, stripper poles, and why the vibe felt so different Friction events and how East Coast hotel takeovers compare to CND-style community Why finding real lifestyle friendships can be harder without a local hub The difference between “let's get to know each other” and “pull your pants down” messaging How age, region, and event culture can change the way people connect Single men, single women, and how event rules vary by scene Why some spaces feel more couple-pair-off than group-play friendly Content creation at events and where that can feel different from lifestyle play Eliza and Lana's upcoming two-blonde takeover adventureHosts Mrs. Doll ElizaGuest LanaPartners CouplesNextDoor.com — original sponsor / overall backing Passionscapes Photography — in-kind contributor Glitz by Jax / Good Supply — partnerStudio Partner https://couplesnextdoor.com Code: DD25Calls to Action Follow and subscribe to The Down & Dirty Podcast Rate and review the show Listen to more episodes at https://downdirtypodcast.com Send Mrs. Doll and Eliza your topic ideas for future Ladies' Play Den conversationsMoving does not just change the parties. It can change the whole way you meet people, build trust, and figure out where you fit. Lana's story is a reminder that every lifestyle scene has its own culture — and sometimes you do not know what you had until you have to start over somewhere new.Down & Dirty Productions is a sex-positive, consent-forward space for honest conversation. This episode reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not medical, legal, or therapeutic advice.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Overcoming Doubt: A Renaissance Art Student's Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-05-07-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Le finestre del grande studio nella Scuola d'Arte del Rinascimento a Firenze erano aperte, lasciando entrare il profumo dei fiori di primavera.En: The windows of the large studio at the Scuola d'Arte del Rinascimento in Firenze were open, allowing the scent of spring flowers to enter.It: Era un luogo pieno di storia, con soffitti alti e pareti ricoperte da ritratti di artisti famosi.En: It was a place full of history, with high ceilings and walls covered with portraits of famous artists.It: La luce del sole illuminava le tele e il pavimento di legno scricchiolava sotto i piedi degli studenti.En: The sunlight illuminated the canvases, and the wooden floor creaked under the students' feet.It: Luca, giovane e appassionato, fissava la tela bianca davanti a sé.En: Luca, young and passionate, stared at the blank canvas in front of him.It: La sua mente era un vortice di idee e immagini, ma un'unica emozione prevaleva: il timore di non essere all'altezza.En: His mind was a whirlwind of ideas and images, but a single emotion prevailed: the fear of not being up to the task.It: L'esposizione di fine anno si avvicinava e ogni studente doveva presentare un'opera che mostrasse il proprio talento.En: The end-of-year exhibition was approaching, and every student had to present a work that showcased their talent.It: Accanto a lui c'era Giorgia, intenta a dipingere un paesaggio fiorentino.En: Next to him was Giorgia, intent on painting a Florentine landscape.It: "Sei tranquillo?"En: "Are you calm?"It: chiese con un sorriso.En: she asked with a smile.It: Luca scrollò le spalle, cercando di sembrare fiducioso.En: Luca shrugged, trying to appear confident.It: "Più o meno," rispose, anche se dentro di sé sentiva crescere l'ansia.En: "More or less," he replied, though inside he felt the anxiety growing.It: Con il passare dei giorni, Luca dipinse e ridipinse senza mai sentirsi soddisfatto.En: As the days passed, Luca painted and repainted without ever feeling satisfied.It: Ogni errore, ogni pennellata fuori posto sembrava un fallimento.En: Every mistake, every misplaced brushstroke seemed like a failure.It: La notte precedente, aveva considerato seriamente di abbandonare.En: The night before, he had seriously considered giving up.It: La paura lo paralizzava.En: Fear paralyzed him.It: Ma qualcosa dentro di lui lo spingeva a non arrendersi.En: But something inside him pushed him not to surrender.It: Infine, in una giornata di sole, decise di rivolgersi a Giorgia.En: Finally, on a sunny day, he decided to turn to Giorgia.It: "Pensi che io possa mai fare qualcosa di buono?"En: "Do you think I can ever do something good?"It: chiese, la voce tremante.En: he asked, his voice trembling.It: Giorgia lo guardò con gentilezza.En: Giorgia looked at him kindly.It: "Se non ci credi tu, chi lo farà?En: "If you don't believe it yourself, who will?It: Prova a esprimere ciò che senti davvero."En: Try to express what you really feel."It: Incoraggiato dalle sue parole, Luca tornò alla tela.En: Encouraged by her words, Luca returned to the canvas.It: Iniziò a dipingere non più per impressionare gli altri, ma per spiegare i suoi sentimenti.En: He began to paint not to impress others, but to express his feelings.It: Pennellata dopo pennellata, il quadro prese vita.En: Brushstroke by brushstroke, the painting came to life.It: Era un ritratto di Firenze al tramonto, ma c'era qualcosa di più: un'espressione di speranza e vulnerabilità.En: It was a portrait of Firenze at sunset, but there was something more: an expression of hope and vulnerability.It: Il giorno dell'esposizione arrivò.En: The day of the exhibition arrived.It: Gli studenti allinearono le loro opere nei corridoi della scuola.En: The students lined up their works in the corridors of the school.It: Quando gli insegnanti e i visitatori si fermarono davanti alla sua tela, Luca sentì il cuore battere forte.En: When the teachers and visitors stopped in front of his canvas, Luca felt his heart beat strongly.It: Giorgia, accanto a lui, gli strinse la mano.En: Giorgia, beside him, squeezed his hand.It: "Hai fatto un capolavoro," sussurrò.En: "You've created a masterpiece," she whispered.It: Le reazioni furono positive.En: The reactions were positive.It: Gli insegnanti lodarono la profondità emotiva del suo lavoro.En: The teachers praised the emotional depth of his work.It: Per la prima volta, Luca si sentì davvero orgoglioso.En: For the first time, Luca felt truly proud.It: Aveva imparato a fidarsi del proprio istinto, a lasciarsi guidare dal cuore.En: He had learned to trust his own instincts, to let himself be guided by his heart.It: Mentre il sole tramontava su Firenze, Luca e Giorgia si allontanarono dalla scuola, pronti a celebrare con una passeggiata lungo l'Arno.En: As the sun set over Firenze, Luca and Giorgia walked away from the school, ready to celebrate with a walk along the Arno.It: La primavera aveva portato non solo fiori, ma anche una nuova fiducia nelle loro vite.En: Spring had brought not only flowers but also a new confidence in their lives. Vocabulary Words:the window: la finestrathe studio: lo studiothe scent: il profumothe ceiling: il soffittothe wall: il murothe canvas: la telato creak: scricchiolarepassionate: appassionatothe whirlwind: il vorticethe fear: il timorethe exhibition: l'esposizionetalent: il talentothe landscape: il paesaggioto shrug: scrollare le spallethe anxiety: l'ansiato repaint: ridipingerethe mistake: l'errorethe brushstroke: la pennellatathe failure: il fallimentoto give up: arrendersito tremble: tremareto express: esprimerethe feelings: i sentimentithe expression: l'espressionevulnerability: la vulnerabilitàthe corridor: il corridoioto whisper: sussurrareto praise: lodarethe instinct: l'istintothe sunset: il tramonto

This episode explores how Perugia functioned as a dynamic center of Renaissance art and how Perugino emerged as its most influential painter. It considers the city's political, religious, and economic structures as active forces shaping artistic production, while examining how workshop practices, patronage, and regional identity intersected with broader Florentine influences.At the heart of the discussion is Perugino's distinctive style—marked by clarity, harmony, and compositional balance—and the role his workshop played in spreading that visual language across central Italy. The episode ultimately frames Perugia not as a peripheral center, but as a key contributor to the artistic networks that helped define the transition toward the High Renaissance.Works Discussed: Perugino, Adoration of the Magi, 1470's https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adoration_of_the_Magi_(Perugino,_Perugia)Perugino, Apollo and Daphnis, 1475-1500 https://collections.louvre.fr/ark:/53355/cl010064934Perugino, Decemviri Altarpiece, 1495/96 https://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/la-pinacoteca/sala-vii---secolo-xv-xvi/perugino--la-madonna-col-bambino-e-i-ss--lorenzo--ludovico-di-to.htmlFollow/Support/Watch: https://linktr.ee/italian_renaissance_podcastThe Florentine Renaissance CourseSupport the show

Hey, mystery lovers! Get ready to dive into some seriously strange unsolved mysteries, like metal monoliths that randomly pop up and vanish around the world, and the elusive Florentine diamond. These are the kind of mind-bending facts of life that will leave you wondering what's really going on out there. If you're into mysteries that keep you on the edge of your seat, this video is a must-watch. Don't miss out—join us for a wild ride through these unsolved mysteries! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Built in the 14th century for the Davizzi family, before being sold to the Davanzati family in the 16th century, the Palazzo Davanzati is today home of the "Museum of the Old Florentine House." The various floors showcase domestic spaces and household objects to recreate life in a medieval Florentine home. 

Doubts about the international dominance of the dollar are only growing amid worries about tariffs, political dysfunction, and fraying international alliances. Will the dollar continue to reign supreme? In Money Beyond Borders, the leading authority on international currencies, Barry Eichengreen, puts the dollar's prospects in deep historical perspective by chronicling the entire history of cross-border currencies, from the invention of coins in the seventh century BCE to the cryptocurrencies of today and the central bank digital currencies of tomorrow. Money Beyond Borders: Global Currencies from Croesus to Crypto (Princeton University Press, 2026) recounts how Greek and Roman coins became the first true international currencies. It tells how the Florentine gold florin became the "greenback of the Renaissance," and how it was succeeded by Spanish silver and a Dutch fiat currency. The book explains why the British pound dominated the international economy in the nineteenth century, why the dollar rose to the top during World War II, and why the dollar has survived predictions of the imminent loss of its preeminence since the 1970s. The long history of international currencies shows that the same factors that encourage their widespread use eventually lead to their abandonment. Money Beyond Borders makes a powerful case that the dollar is now on the downside of this cycle, and it considers who the winners and losers will be when there is flight away from the greenback. Revealing important patterns in the life cycles of international currencies over the past 2,500 years, the book offers valuable lessons and insights about how currencies rise--and why they fall. Barry Eichengreen is the George C. and Helen N. Pardee Chair and Distinguished Professor of Economics and Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Caleb Zakarin is the CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Doubts about the international dominance of the dollar are only growing amid worries about tariffs, political dysfunction, and fraying international alliances. Will the dollar continue to reign supreme? In Money Beyond Borders, the leading authority on international currencies, Barry Eichengreen, puts the dollar's prospects in deep historical perspective by chronicling the entire history of cross-border currencies, from the invention of coins in the seventh century BCE to the cryptocurrencies of today and the central bank digital currencies of tomorrow. Money Beyond Borders: Global Currencies from Croesus to Crypto (Princeton University Press, 2026) recounts how Greek and Roman coins became the first true international currencies. It tells how the Florentine gold florin became the "greenback of the Renaissance," and how it was succeeded by Spanish silver and a Dutch fiat currency. The book explains why the British pound dominated the international economy in the nineteenth century, why the dollar rose to the top during World War II, and why the dollar has survived predictions of the imminent loss of its preeminence since the 1970s. The long history of international currencies shows that the same factors that encourage their widespread use eventually lead to their abandonment. Money Beyond Borders makes a powerful case that the dollar is now on the downside of this cycle, and it considers who the winners and losers will be when there is flight away from the greenback. Revealing important patterns in the life cycles of international currencies over the past 2,500 years, the book offers valuable lessons and insights about how currencies rise--and why they fall. Barry Eichengreen is the George C. and Helen N. Pardee Chair and Distinguished Professor of Economics and Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Caleb Zakarin is the CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Doubts about the international dominance of the dollar are only growing amid worries about tariffs, political dysfunction, and fraying international alliances. Will the dollar continue to reign supreme? In Money Beyond Borders, the leading authority on international currencies, Barry Eichengreen, puts the dollar's prospects in deep historical perspective by chronicling the entire history of cross-border currencies, from the invention of coins in the seventh century BCE to the cryptocurrencies of today and the central bank digital currencies of tomorrow. Money Beyond Borders: Global Currencies from Croesus to Crypto (Princeton University Press, 2026) recounts how Greek and Roman coins became the first true international currencies. It tells how the Florentine gold florin became the "greenback of the Renaissance," and how it was succeeded by Spanish silver and a Dutch fiat currency. The book explains why the British pound dominated the international economy in the nineteenth century, why the dollar rose to the top during World War II, and why the dollar has survived predictions of the imminent loss of its preeminence since the 1970s. The long history of international currencies shows that the same factors that encourage their widespread use eventually lead to their abandonment. Money Beyond Borders makes a powerful case that the dollar is now on the downside of this cycle, and it considers who the winners and losers will be when there is flight away from the greenback. Revealing important patterns in the life cycles of international currencies over the past 2,500 years, the book offers valuable lessons and insights about how currencies rise--and why they fall. Barry Eichengreen is the George C. and Helen N. Pardee Chair and Distinguished Professor of Economics and Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Caleb Zakarin is the CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doubts about the international dominance of the dollar are only growing amid worries about tariffs, political dysfunction, and fraying international alliances. Will the dollar continue to reign supreme? In Money Beyond Borders, the leading authority on international currencies, Barry Eichengreen, puts the dollar's prospects in deep historical perspective by chronicling the entire history of cross-border currencies, from the invention of coins in the seventh century BCE to the cryptocurrencies of today and the central bank digital currencies of tomorrow. Money Beyond Borders: Global Currencies from Croesus to Crypto (Princeton University Press, 2026) recounts how Greek and Roman coins became the first true international currencies. It tells how the Florentine gold florin became the "greenback of the Renaissance," and how it was succeeded by Spanish silver and a Dutch fiat currency. The book explains why the British pound dominated the international economy in the nineteenth century, why the dollar rose to the top during World War II, and why the dollar has survived predictions of the imminent loss of its preeminence since the 1970s. The long history of international currencies shows that the same factors that encourage their widespread use eventually lead to their abandonment. Money Beyond Borders makes a powerful case that the dollar is now on the downside of this cycle, and it considers who the winners and losers will be when there is flight away from the greenback. Revealing important patterns in the life cycles of international currencies over the past 2,500 years, the book offers valuable lessons and insights about how currencies rise--and why they fall. Barry Eichengreen is the George C. and Helen N. Pardee Chair and Distinguished Professor of Economics and Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Caleb Zakarin is the CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network.

Optometry historians observe 23rd February, 1305 as the day eyeglasses were perhaps first discussed in public, when friar Giordano de Rivalto stood at the pulpit and declared that he had personally met the man who invented spectacles... Except, frustratingly, he forgot to mention the bloke's name. One popular contender for the title is Salvino D'Armati, a Florentine said to have created the first glasses in 1284. The only problem? His story turned out to be a hoax—his supposed 1317 epitaph even used the word "inventor," which didn't exist yet. But the connection to the church is legit, as the earliest wearers of glasses were usually monks, because they were the nation's biggest bookworms. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly romp through a brief history of optometry, learning how ear hooks first came to the fore; explaining how Seneca used early lenses to assist his reading; and revealing Benjamin Franklin's surprising role in the world of bifocals… Further Reading: • ‘Through the looking glass' (British Library, 2019): https://blogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanuscripts/2019/02/medieval-spectacles.html • ‘The history of spectacles' (College of Optometrists): https://www.college-optometrists.org/the-british-optical-association-museum/the-history-of-spectacles • ‘Why so many people need glasses now' (Vox, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAkFtka3UFw Love the show? Support us!  Join 

We will be continuing our reading and analysis of Machiavelli's "The Prince" by diving into his thoughts on how to maintain the loyalty of conquered nations. Machiavelli puts critical emphasis on how to properly occupy and subdue territories depending on how they were previously governed. The Florentine diplomat also stresses the need for conquerors to control their own arms, which leads to a more interesting exploration on the nature of divine intervention.   Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astronomer Philip Plait — who fell in love with Saturn after first viewing the gas giant, with its mesmerizing rings and moons, through a telescope as a child — shares some of the amazing discoveries we've made about the planet in recent years. Then actor Martin Sheen describes how his travels in the developing world have opened his eyes, and his heart, to the needs of others. And a Florence-based tour guide and culinary expert lets us in on where to find the best food in her adopted home. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

The Medici are remembered as enlightened patrons of art—the family behind Michelangelo, Botticelli, and the Renaissance itself.That version of history is incomplete.In this episode of Hidden Forces in History, we strip away the marble and mythology to examine Medici family as they actually were: a private banking dynasty that embedded itself inside moral authority, captured a republic without abolishing it, and rewrote its legacy through art, architecture, and storytelling.We follow the money—from Florentine ledgers to the Vatican—showing how the Medici:• Plugged into Church finance to gain leverage across Europe• Used patronage as a form of long-term propaganda• Helped trigger the Reformation through indulgence financing• Lost their bank—but preserved their legendThis isn't just a Renaissance story.It's a repeatable playbook—one still used by modern elites, foundations, and institutions today.Same system.Different century.