Podcasts about Gambit

On Sunday the first Oscar for Achievement in Casting will be given in the 98-year history of the Academy Awards. Today, The Kitchen Sisters and host Frances McDormand bring you the story of two legendary casting directors: Juliet Taylor and Ellen Lewis.Listen to Part 1 of this saga: Everyone's a Casting Director: The First-Ever Academy Award for Casting in the 98-Year History of the Academy Awards“Casting is the first thing that is done on a movie. Everybody's sort of in a great mood, nothing's gone wrong yet, and everybody's feeling very positive. And it's the first time the director's heard the words read and it can really influence the way the movie goes.” —Juliet TaylorDuring her career, Juliet cast 103 films including Annie Hall, Taxi Driver, Manhattan, Terms of Endearment, Big, Schindler's List, Midnight Cowboy, Network and so many more. “It's an old-fashioned trade. You are learning from the person that you are working for. That's like your graduate school.” —Ellen LewisEllen has cast some dozen films for Martin Scorsese including Goodfellas, Casino, Gangs of New York, The Age of Innocence, Cape Fear, Kundun, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Irishman, The Departed, Killers of the Flower Moon. Also Forrest Gump, The Devil Wears Prada, A League of Their Own, lots of Jim Jarmusch movies, and the television series The Queen's Gambit, Godless, Boardwalk Empire and so much more.“More than 90% of directing a picture is the right casting.” —Martin ScorseseHave a Seat, The Casting Director Will See You Shortly: The Legends of Juliet Taylor & Ellen Lewis was produced by The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson & Nikki Silva) in collaboration with Nathan Dalton, Brandi Howell and Hannah Kaye. Mixed by Jim McKee.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 12, 2026 is: gambit • GAM-bit • noun A gambit is something done or said in order to gain an advantage or to produce a desired effect. // The workers' opening gambit in the negotiations was to demand a wage hike. See the entry > Examples: “Now the book publishing industry has sent a message to all A.I. companies: Our intellectual property isn't yours for the taking, and you cannot act with impunity. This settlement is an opening gambit in a critical battle that will be waged for years to come.” — Andrea Bartz, The New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025 Did you know? Don't let the similarities of sound and general flavor between gambit and gamble trip you up; the two words are unrelated. Gambit first appeared in English in a 1656 chess handbook that was said to feature almost a hundred illustrated gambetts. Gambett traces back first to the Spanish word gambito, and before that to the Italian gambetto, from gamba meaning “leg.” Gambetto referred to the act of tripping someone, as in wrestling, in order to gain an advantage. In chess, gambit (or gambett, as it was once spelled) originally referred to a chess opening whereby the bishop's pawn is intentionally sacrificed—or tripped—to gain an advantage in position. Gambit is now applied to many other chess openings, but after being pinned down for years, it also finally broke free of chess's hold and is used generally to refer to any “move,” whether literal or rhetorical, done to get a leg up, so to speak. While such moves can be risky, gambit is not synonymous with gamble, which likely comes from Old English gamen, meaning “amusement, jest, pastime”—source too of game.

This week, Alex is joined by Marvel Snap OG and deck-building maestro: Bynx! The duo kicks things off with a catch-up on their physical TCG adventures (Pokemon and Riftbound) before diving into the brand new Marvel Snap Developer Roadmap. They discuss the promise of bug fixes, Alex's hilarious "Red Pip" conspiracy theory, and why Bynx is terrified that Second Dinner might "overcook" the highly anticipated Draft Mode.Next, they break down the latest OTA Balance Patch, debating whether the power nerfs to Star-Lord, Alioth, and Fin Fang Foom are enough to fix the uninteractive meta.Then, it's a massive Season Preview focusing on the brand new "Objective" keyword! Alex and Bynx review all the upcoming releases:En Sabah Nur (Apocalypse): Is the Season Pass card a competitive staple or just a fun mid-range tool?Isca the Unbeaten: Both hosts agree this Super Premium card is an absolute 5-Star powerhouse.Gambit: Bynx reveals a terrifying Day 1 synergy using Mysterio to wipe the opponent's board.Sandstorm & Ozymandias: Bynx drops a massive hot take, claiming the 2-Cost Sandstorm skill will be the secret star of the rock archetype over Ozymandias.Juggernaut, Caliban, Selene, & Ramu: Previews and ratings for the rest of the month's wild releases.Finally, they open the Mailbag to answer whether Snap needs an "Energy Cap" tech card, which prompts a passionate rant from Bynx about why he fundamentally hates cards like Mobius M. Mobius and Super Skrull.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!

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The guys break down a wild listener idea should the Jets sign Daniel Jones just to sabotage the Colts' draft pick? Then it's Yankees vs. Mets beef, as the crew uncovers New York's shadiest social media move (RIP Giancarlo's childhood Mets hat), an urban legend about Andy Pettitte, George Steinbrenner, and a certain blue-and-orange Little League cap, and Ken Griffey Jr. drops one of the greatest one-liners in sports history. Plus: Kyler Murray, Russell Wilson's passive-aggressive podcast tour, and Miami of Ohio's undefeated season flying under the radar.

Join us this week as we discuss the unnecessary backlash for Bungie's community manager DMG and respond to his call for what we would like to see in the game, while we have some time before the major update. We chat about Bungie's decision to bring the dungeon weapons in line with the tier system and what weapons we are interested in seeing come forward. Plus we discuss the possibility of the Guardian Games bringing Gambit into the Portal for the first time and a return of last years boss rush mode. We also go over This Week in Destiny for February 26th 2026, what next weeks rotations are in the game and Peroty has you covered with the latest player support.   00:01:01 - Welcome and Thank You Patreons 00:02:50 - Limited Doom and Just a Tiny Bit of Gloom 00:04:40 - This Week At Bungie: February 26th 2026: Praxic Time Trial 00:07:38 - What We Did in Destiny This Week 00:11:58 - This Week In Destiny: Renegades Rotations Week 14 00:17:39 - Out of Sync 00:19:45 - DMG Tweet Backlash 00:27:30 - Time Trial Videos & New Player Guide Update 00:29:09 - Update 9.5.5.3 00:34:09 - Peroty's Player Support Report 00:36:52 - End of the TWAB 00:38:09 - Upcoming Guardian Games Game Modes 00:50:06 - Tiered Dungeon Weapon 01:32:28 - End of the Show 01:36:28 - Fin   Two Titans and a Hunter YouTube Channel Two Titans and a Hunter Twitch Two Titans and a Hunter Discord Two Titans and a Hunter - Patreon Two Titans and a Hunter Ko-Fi The100 io – GH/GD/2TAAH Group Email: twotitansandahunter@hotmail.com Two Titans and a Hunter Twitter Two Titans and a Hunter – Facebook Artwork by @Nitedemon Xbox Live: Nitedemon, & Peroty End credits theme song by Elsewhere - YouTube Channel Plus as always, thank you to Alexander at Orange Free Sounds & www.freesound.org for all the sound effects used in our podcast.  Required Stuff: Bungie - This Week at Bungie February 26th 2026 Bungie - Update 9.5.5.3 Blueberries.gg - Shattered Throne Loot Pool Blueberries.gg - Pit of Heresy Loot Pool Blueberries.gg - Prophesy Loot Pool Blueberries.gg - Grasp of Avarice Loot Pool Blueberries.gg - Duality Loot Pool Blueberries.gg - Spire of the Watcher Loot Pool Blueberries.gg - Ghosts of the Deep Loot Pool Blueberries.gg - Warlord's Ruin Loot Pool Blueberries.gg - Vesper's Host Loot Pool Blueberries.gg - Sundered Doctrine Loot Pool Pluderthabooty - YouTube Channel Destiny 2 - Tier 5 Report Destiny 2 Armor 2.0 Cleaner Destiny 2 - Way Back Machine Link Twitch - GuardianDownBot Raid Checkpoints Twitch - IceBreakerCatty. Engram.Blue Link *For Guardian Games 2026

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 303rd episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's YouTube Channel Solobass15's YouTube Channel Gambit YouTube Channel

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW, join the group chat, and send me a poem for Listener Crit!Leave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)Queen of Chess (2026)Poetry Says Ep 296. Gena Rowlands PoeticsAdam CurtisNight by Ellie WieselIkigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life by Francesc Miralles and Hector GarciaMarie KondoAfter Apple-Picking and Mending Wall by Robert FrostMalcolm GladwellTim FerrissJulie SteinerEgg and Dart by Matthew Buckley SmithDeceptacon by Le TigreThe touch move ruleThe Queen's Gambit (2020)Judit's TED talkMy Best Game Ever: Vishy Anand vs. Judit PolgarJudit Polgar tricks Magnus Carlsen in a game of blitz in the parkNigel Short vs. Judit PolgarTwo Catholic sonnets by Julie SteinerOn Noticing How Many Pro-Life Men Are Smokers by Julie SteinerJulie's Sapphics thread on EratosphereSecret Show notesThe Sparrow by Mary Roia RussellDana GioiaWeldon KeesI Saw the TV Glow (2024)Supernatural Horror and Literature by H.P. LovecraftSecret show notesMeanjin lives!Tropical Skiing by John ForbesLimiting Poetry's Feedback Loop by Steven SearcyEp 231: Insidious Tendencies, ft. Steven SearcyA Caveat-Filled Case for AtheismThe Via Negativa of R.S. Thomas on VersecraftNick Cave's Red Hand Files Issue #265The Siberian unicornA Holy Dread by R. A. VillanuevaBill Hicks: Pro LifeFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– Tristram Fane SaundersOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

This week, Alex is joined by Marvel Snap (and Slay the Spire) enthusiast, Dekkster! The duo kicks things off by discussing the latest OTA Balance Patch, debating whether the nerfs to Star-Lord, Alioth, and Fin Fang Foom are actually enough to fix the game's uninteractive meta.Then, it's time for a massive Season Preview! Alex and Dekkster break down the brand new "Objective" keyword and preview all the upcoming releases:En Sabah Nur (Apocalypse): Is the new Season Pass card a total flop or a sleeper hit for Zoo decks?Isca the Unbeaten: Why Alex thinks this Super Premium card is an absolutely broken "10 out of 10" meta threat.Juggernaut: A boring but consistent 2-Cost powerhouse.Gambit & Caliban: How the new Horsemen fit into the meta (and why Alex is coping with a Victoria Hand deck).Ozymandias & Sandstorm: The return of the Patriot/Rock archetype?Plus, Dekkster roasts Alex's "God Split" variants, they reminisce about the glory days of Warpath/Destroyer, and make plans to stream Slay the Spire 2 together.Join Alex Coccia and special guest Dekkster as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!

In this episode of Geek Freaks, Frank sits down with Lenore Zann, the iconic voice of Rogue, for a conversation that goes far beyond animation. Lenore opens up about what still makes Rogue such a layered and powerful character, how she approached returning for X-Men '97, and why bringing Rogue into Marvel Rivals still feels true to the version fans have loved for decades. The conversation also explores Lenore's memoir A Rogue's Tale, her work in Canadian politics, the fight against environmental racism, and the deeper emotional themes inside Rogue's story that continue to connect with fans. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 Welcome and introducing Lenore Zann 00:55 How politics added even more sass to Rogue 01:30 What makes Rogue such a compelling and layered character 03:56 Lenore's acting philosophy and why voice acting starts with acting 06:32 Becoming the voice fans still hear when they read Rogue 07:09 Rogue's trauma, Gambit, Magneto, and the emotional weight of X-Men '97 10:22 Bringing Rogue into Marvel Rivals and adding new personality to the role 12:35 Why Rogue could be one of the best leaders in the X-Men 14:33 Rogue as a role model for women, LGBTQ fans, and anyone feeling othered 18:41 Lenore's political work and helping bring attention to environmental racism 20:49 A Rogue's Tale, audiobooks, mythology, and the power of storytelling 24:41 Lightning round begins with dream roles and future acting goals 26:52 The director's note Lenore will never forget 32:39 The role she wishes more fans would ask about 34:06 New music, film development, and an animated project based on her father's books 35:51 Comic cons, cosplay, and wrapping up with Lenore Key Takeaways: Lenore sees Rogue as powerful because she balances strength, vulnerability, loyalty, and pain. Her approach to voice work is rooted in full performance, not just reading lines. Rogue's decisions in X-Men '97 make more sense when viewed through trauma and grief. Marvel Rivals gave Lenore room to bring even more of her own personality into Rogue. Lenore believes Rogue's greatest strength as a leader is compassion and self-sacrifice. The conversation tied Rogue's story to real-world themes like identity, acceptance, grief, and justice. Lenore's activism and political work show how her values carry beyond the booth and onto a larger stage. A Rogue's Tale adds even more depth to her journey as an artist, survivor, and storyteller. Memorable Quotes: "Voice acting is acting." "I've been living in your head rent free for 30 years." "Some things are deeper than skin." "There ain't no cure for who you are." "Worst case scenario, I can do whatever I need to do to make it work." Call to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow X-Men fan. Tag us on social and let us know your favorite Lenore Zann role using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Links and Resources: GeekFreaksPodcast.com Also mentioned in this episode: A Rogue's Tale, X-Men '97, Marvel Rivals, and Lenore Zann's work in Canadian politics. Follow Us: Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Patreon: Geek Freaks Podcast Listener Questions: Got a question for the show or a topic you want us to cover in a future episode? Send it our way on social media or through GeekFreaksPodcast.com. We always want to hear what you want us to talk about next. Lenore Zann, Rogue, X-Men '97, Marvel Rivals, A Rogue's Tale, X-Men, Marvel animation, voice acting, Geek Freaks, Lenore Zann interview, Rogue voice actor, Marvel podcast, comic book podcast, superhero interviews, X-Men podcast

Tom Vasel revisits his original Top 100 Games of all Time list made in 2005 and discusses his thoughts on the games today!

This week Brooke, Shan, Georgina, Stacy, and Shannon are discussing books written by women. Titles mentioned include:Annabelle Slator, Risky BusinessAmy Crook, To Hive And To Hold (Future Of Magic #1)Amanda M. Lee, Witches With Benefits (Nightshade Detective Agency #1)Lisette Marshall, Court Of Blood And Bindings (Fae Isles #1)Nalini Singh, Such A Perfect FamilyB.K. Borison, And Now, Back To You (Heartstrings #2)Ali Hazelwood, The Love HypothesisJean Meltzer, The Matzah BallCarissa Broadbent, The Serpent And The Wings Of Night (Crowns Of Nyaxia #1)Donna Freitas, Her One RegretSara Driscoll, Summit's Edge (FBI K-9 #9)Fae Quin, Snowy Skies And Puppy Eyes (Back To Belleville #1)Pamela M. Kelley, The Fifth Avenue ApartmentKendal Huntsman, Thorns And Flames (Bloodmoon Bride #1)J.D. Myall, Heart's Gambit (Heart's Gambit #1)You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/You can also send an email to:TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.comFor more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

Danny Rensch went from being weaponized as a chess prodigy by a cult to co-founding Chess.com — detailed on part two of this two-part episode. (Find part one here!)Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1290What We Discuss with Danny Rensch:Chess.com grew from a bootstrapped startup — laughed out of investor rooms — into a unicorn by building a chess creator economy and content ecosystem years before the pandemic boom, capturing 99% of chess's explosive growth when The Queen's Gambit and COVID lockdowns sent 400,000 new members flooding in per day.Catching cheaters in chess is a high-stakes statistical science. Chess.com employs 30 full-time specialists, from research scientists to in-house detectives, who use AI-driven algorithms to detect engine-assisted play, acting only when evidence would hold up in court rather than in the court of public opinion.The digital revolution in chess has dramatically compressed the learning curve. Kids now grow up playing against Magnus Carlsen and top grandmasters online, producing prodigies like a 12-year-old Argentine dubbed "the Messi of chess" who may break the youngest grandmaster record in history.Chess.com's public stance against Russia after the Ukraine invasion landed Danny Rensch on a dark web hit list, and years of closing cheaters' accounts have brought direct threats — including one player who tracked his tournament locations and emailed that he'd feel a gun behind his neck.Danny's most powerful insight is that you can redefine your relationship with your past. Forgiveness isn't rewriting what happened, it's freeing yourself from it, and believing "everything happens for a reason" becomes actionable when you realize you get to choose the reason and reclaim the power over your own story.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Northwest Registered Agent: Get more at northwestregisteredagent.com/jordanZocdoc: Find and book a doctor you love today: zocdoc.com/jordanHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comQuiltmind: Email jordanaudience@quiltmind.com to get started or visit quiltmind.com for more infoThe President's Daily Brief: Listen here or wherever you find fine podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarai, the matriarch of the Jewish people, makes a stunning statement to her husband: take Hagar, my maidservant, as a concubine. Whatever child comes from this will be mine. This episode unpacks one of the most emotionally layered moments in Genesis. Why does G-d communicate this plan through Sarai rather than directly to Avram? Why does Avram need convincing?What follows is a layered conversation about how this whole arrangement comes to be, and why G-d chooses to communicate it through Sarai rather than speak directly to Avram. The Talmud draws a striking conclusion from this: Sarai had a greater level of divine inspiration than her husband. Rabbi Epstein traces that idea back to a teaching about modesty that reframes what modesty actually means in Jewish thought, pulling it out of the narrow lane most people put it in and revealing something much deeper about how a person tunes in to the divine.Also in this episode: the backstory of how Hagar ended up in this household, and a Torah-rooted explanation for why you can never truly force a human being to do anything.

Nico & TK are back at it and they're talking all things X! Kick things off with a talk about the upcoming Wolverine PS5 game – which finally has a release date. The team talks origin boxes, the Ultimate Rebirth, and new Wonder Man before turning to this episode's run of X-Titles. Check out a dark magic anniversary adventure in X-Men: Black Sun, an assassination game in Gambit, & a war between clans in Wolverine. Read along with X-Men: Black Sun 1 - 5, Gambit 16 - 19 & Annual 2000, and Wolverine 150 - 153!

Stef, Craig, John, Marjolein & Brent talk about the monsters in HWR on Libby Hill After Party, HBR is on Tick Tock, still a couple of weeks for the winter Stampede Challenge, upcoming Climber's Gambit and big push on Ladder League with ZRL on hiatus again, celebrating the introduction of Herd Women's Ladder teams!

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Budapest's Tech Revolution: István's Bold Presentation Gambit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap sápadt fénye tompán világította meg Budapest High-Tech Innovációs Parkját.En: The pale light of the sun dimly illuminated the Budapest High-Tech Innovációs Park.Hu: A hó finom szitálásban hullott, puha takaróként borítva be az üvegépületeket.En: Snow fell in a fine drizzle, covering the glass buildings like a soft blanket.Hu: Az épületek előtt autók sorakoztak, bennük fűtött levegő kavargott, míg a vendégek kiszálltak és beléptek a márványpadlós előcsarnokba.En: Cars were lined up in front of the buildings, with heated air swirling inside them as the guests got out and stepped into the marble-floored lobby.Hu: Bent pezsgő hangulat uralkodott.En: Inside, a lively atmosphere reigned.Hu: Elegánsan öltözött emberek, kávéscsészékkel a kezükben, beszélgettek a legújabb technológiai újdonságokról.En: Elegantly dressed people, with coffee cups in their hands, talked about the latest technological innovations.Hu: István, egy fiatal és ambiciózus tech vállalkozó, izgatottan lépett be a terembe.En: István, a young and ambitious tech entrepreneur, entered the room excitedly.Hu: A szíve vadul vert, és aggodalom gyötörte belülről, bár kifelé magabiztosnak tűnt.En: His heart was pounding wildly, and anxiety gnawed at him from the inside, although he outwardly appeared confident.Hu: Ma volt a nagy nap.En: Today was the big day.Hu: Első nagy projektjének bemutatójával készült.En: He was preparing to present his first major project.Hu: Katalin, barátja és munkatársa, mosolyogva lépett hozzá.En: Katalin, his friend and colleague, approached him with a smile.Hu: "Nyugi, István.En: "Relax, István.Hu: Minden rendben lesz.En: Everything will be fine.Hu: A termék zseniális!En: The product is brilliant!"Hu: " mondta biztatóan.En: she said encouragingly.Hu: "Igen, de mi van, ha hibázik a bemutatón?En: "Yes, but what if something goes wrong during the presentation?"Hu: " István aggodalmaskodott, miközben szemével végigpásztázta a vendégeket.En: István fretted, as he scanned the guests with his eyes.Hu: Hamarosan elkezdődött az esemény, és a közönség leült a székekre.En: Soon the event began, and the audience took their seats.Hu: István előre lépett, és megkezdte a bemutatót.En: István stepped forward and began the presentation.Hu: "Üdvözlök mindenkit!En: "Welcome, everyone!"Hu: " kezdte, remélve, hogy hangja nem árulja el az idegességét.En: he started, hoping his voice wouldn't betray his nervousness.Hu: "Ez a termék forradalmasítani fogja a piacon a smart-home technológiákat.En: "This product will revolutionize smart-home technologies on the market."Hu: "Ahogy István a termék részleteiről beszélt, zavaró bonyodalom adódott.En: As István talked about the details of the product, a disruptive complication arose.Hu: A vetítés nem működött és a készülék sem indult el rendesen.En: The presentation wasn't working and the device wouldn't start properly.Hu: A közönségből néhányan suttogtak, és István szorongásától tüdeje szinte összezsugorodott.En: A few people in the audience whispered, and István's anxiety constricted his lungs.Hu: De ekkor eszébe jutott egy ötlet.En: But then an idea struck him.Hu: "Tisztelt hölgyeim és uraim, megváltoztatjuk a tervet!En: "Ladies and gentlemen, we're changing the plan!"Hu: " mondta hirtelen.En: he suddenly declared.Hu: "Nézzük meg élőben, hogyan működik a termék!En: "Let's see live how the product works!"Hu: "Gyorsan összeszedte a szükséges eszközöket és egy rögtönzött demót mutatott be.En: He quickly gathered the necessary equipment and performed an impromptu demo.Hu: Bár a termék néha akadozott, a funkciói még így is lenyűgözték a közönséget.En: Although the product occasionally stuttered, its features still impressed the audience.Hu: Miközben az emberek figyelték, István higgadtan magyarázta a termék előnyeit és ügyesen kezelte a felmerülő problémákat.En: As people watched, István calmly explained the advantages of the product and skillfully handled the arising issues.Hu: A közönség tapsban tört ki, amikor befejezte.En: The audience burst into applause when he finished.Hu: Az esemény végén Zoltán, egy neves befektető, elégedetten lépett oda Istvánhoz.En: At the end of the event, Zoltán, a renowned investor, approached István with satisfaction.Hu: "Nagyszerű munka, fiatalember.En: "Great job, young man.Hu: A terméked valóban rendkívüli.En: Your product is truly remarkable."Hu: "István megkönnyebbülten fújta ki a levegőt.En: István exhaled in relief.Hu: "Köszönöm, uram," mondta hálásan.En: "Thank you, sir," he said gratefully.Hu: A nap végére István nemcsak a befektetők érdeklődését nyerte el, de saját maga is ráébredt valamire.En: By the end of the day, István had not only captured the interest of the investors but also realized something within himself.Hu: Az alkalmazkodás és a kitartás erőt ad.En: Adaptation and perseverance give strength.Hu: Minden nehézség felkészítette őt további kihívásokra.En: Every difficulty had prepared him for further challenges.Hu: Az ilyen pillanatok teszik az embereket nagy vezetőkké.En: It is such moments that make people great leaders.Hu: István most már tudta, hogy lelkében megvan az erő, hogy szembenézzen bármi elé kerülő akadállyal.En: István now knew that he had the strength within him to face any obstacle that came his way. 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On this episode, Alex and Martin Benes dive into the thorny politics of national allegiance in sports, using Eileen Gu's choice to ski for China as a jumping-off point. They debate whether athletes owe their success to the country that nurtured their talent, the country they choose to represent, or both, comparing Gu's decision to stars like Chloe Kim and Russian athletes competing for the U.S. Beyond individual cases, they explore how national pride, global branding, and personal identity collide in a world where sports are as political as they are competitive. This episode challenges listeners to rethink what it really means to “represent” a nation in the modern era.

In the second part of ‘The Spanish Gambit' we start to draw together the diverse threads of this story- Henry VII's changing foreign policy ambitions, the ambitions of the Hapsburgs, the desperation of Catherine of Aragon, the Pope's fury at the Alum smuggling network, the power of the Italians in the capital and above all… Edmund Dudley's onslaught against London itself. With elections being nullified, innocent men and women being locked up for no good reason, with a cohort of some of the seediest criminals now seemingly dominating everyone from the mayor down, the city was plunged into an era of darkness it had not seen for hundreds of years. The Spanish Gambit had dark implications for London…Cover art includes detail from “Portrait of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor”

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Jeopardy! crosses over into the true mainstream as Alison Betts' Final Jeopardy! joke actually pays off in another week of Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament action. We debate whether the boards have simply gotten too hard, actually, as contestants sputter all over the place. But we get some great anecdotes, we see some wonderful contestants from years past, and we get Andrew He's glorious new hairstyle. Plus, we dive deep on Black History Month. If you want to feel as glorious as Andrew, why not donate to the show's Patreon? For just $5/month you'll get a brand-new bonus episode every month, access to our Discord, immediate access to our entire back catalogue, and MORE! We have a new episode coming up next week and all the bonuses are a ton of fun, so join today at ⁠patreon.com/jeopardypodcast⁠. SOURCE: ASALH.org: "⁠The Origins of Black History Month⁠" by Daryl Michael Scott; Smithsonian Magazine: "⁠A White Historian Claimed That Black People ‘Had No History.' This Trailblazing Scholar Dedicated His Life to Proving Otherwise⁠" by Meilan Solly Special thank you as always to The Jeopardy! Fan and J-Archive. This episode was produced by Producer Dan. Art by Max Wittert. Music by Nate Heller.

Jeopardy! crosses over into the true mainstream as Alison Betts' Final Jeopardy! joke actually pays off in another week of Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament action. We debate whether the boards have simply gotten too hard, actually, as contestants sputter all over the place. But we get some great anecdotes, we see some wonderful contestants from years past, and we get Andrew He's glorious new hairstyle. Plus, we dive deep on Black History Month. If you want to feel as glorious as Andrew, why not donate to the show's Patreon? For just $5/month you'll get a brand-new bonus episode every month, access to our Discord, immediate access to our entire back catalogue, and MORE! We have a new episode coming up next week and all the bonuses are a ton of fun, so join today at patreon.com/jeopardypodcast. SOURCE: ASALH.org: "The Origins of Black History Month" by Daryl Michael Scott; Smithsonian Magazine: "A White Historian Claimed That Black People ‘Had No History.' This Trailblazing Scholar Dedicated His Life to Proving Otherwise" by Meilan Solly Special thank you as always to The Jeopardy! Fan and J-Archive. This episode was produced by Producer Dan. Art by Max Wittert. Music by Nate Heller.

This week we take you for a wild ride uncovering the forgotten Marvel TV show from 1997 - Nightman! A jazz playing superhero that Marvel absorbed into the Marvel Universe when they purchased their rivals, Malibu Comics! We'll explore the history of Malibu Comics and the creation of “The Ultraverse”. We'll dig into the relationship between Marvel and famed TV producer Glen A. Larson, the man behind hits like Knight Rider, Buck Rogers, and Magnum PI! Then we'll pull apart this low budget action-adventure TV show scene-by-scene to break down all of its bad acting, terrible special effects, and saxophone playing! Plus, we'll bring you the history of Nightman and the Ultraverse, his crazy origins and powers, and the wild Marvel crossovers where Nightman fights Loki, Gambit, and Wolverine! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/marvelversusmarvel https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk

This week we take you for a wild ride uncovering the forgotten Marvel TV show from 1997 - Nightman! A jazz playing superhero that Marvel absorbed into the Marvel Universe when they purchased their rivals, Malibu Comics! We'll explore the history of Malibu Comics and the creation of “The Ultraverse”. We'll dig into the relationship between Marvel and famed TV producer Glen A. Larson, the man behind hits like Knight Rider, Buck Rogers, and Magnum PI! Then we'll pull apart this low budget action-adventure TV show scene-by-scene to break down all of its bad acting, terrible special effects, and saxophone playing! Plus, we'll bring you the history of Nightman and the Ultraverse, his crazy origins and powers, and the wild Marvel crossovers where Nightman fights Loki, Gambit, and Wolverine! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/marvelversusmarvel https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk

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Towards the end of his reign, Henry VII really came into his own; he stood as a giant on the European stage, a player in THE most dynamic and profound change in European politics in decades, poised to strike down his enemies and ensure his dynasty was cemented into the high seat of European politics… but how did he do it?What follows is the opening part of a story involving corrupt popes, holy cartels, dodgy Italians living in London, dubious Spaniards, an eager but devout heir to the throne, and one of the most lucrative smuggling operations of the era, all of which has Henry VII right in the heart of it. Welcome to the first part… of The Spanish Gambit.Cover features portrait of Pope Julius II by Raphael.

The Cyclops solo series is finally here—and we're breaking it all down with series writer Alex Paknadel.We dive deep into Scott Summers' history, his complicated origin story, his relationship with Jean Grey, and how Mister Sinister has been pulling the strings—plus what readers can expect as Cyclops steps fully into the spotlight.

Let the Revolution begin! The X-Men transform after the six month gap with all new villains like The Neo, the Goth, the Lost Souls, and more! Join Jean as she becomes Phoenix, Cable, Storm Kitty, Colossus, Gambit, Beast, the new Thunderbird, Psylocke, Rogue, Dani Moonstar, Cecelia Reyes, Nightcrawler – EVERYONE'S HERE! The X-Men go international, into space, and battle the darkest villain they've met – including Tullamore Voge, Lady Deathstrike, Stryfe, & the worst-of-the-worst, as Claremont returns and begins to set up over 15 years of stories! Read along with X-Men 100 - 106 & Annual 2000, The Uncanny X-Men 381 - 386, X-Men Unlimited 27 - 28, & Magneto: Dark Seduction 1 - 4 – it's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 302nd episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's YouTube Channel Solobass15's YouTube Channel Gambit YouTube Channel

In this episode of The Burn Bag, A'ndre Gonawela is joined by Dr. Iulia Joja, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute, to examine Russia's strategy in the Middle East in 2026 following major setbacks in Syria and Iran. The conversation breaks down how Moscow is adapting after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Iran's military losses and internal unrest, and growing U.S. pressure across the region.Dr. Joja explains how Russia is pursuing a long-term strategy focused on maintaining relevance rather than dominance, using selective military presence, economic engagement, energy diplomacy, and partnerships with regional actors including Iran, Gulf states, and eastern Libya. The episode also explores Russia's coordination with Iran short of a formal alliance, its ties to regional proxies, and how footholds in Libya and the Red Sea expand Moscow's leverage over Europe, NATO, and global trade routes.This discussion offers a clear-eyed assessment of what Russia can realistically achieve in the Middle East, where its limits are, and what Moscow's evolving approach means for U.S. foreign policy, regional stability, and great-power competition going forward.

This week Kristeen, Amanda, Shan, Stacy, Brooke, Georgina, and Shannon share some of their most anticipated February releases. Titles mentioned include:Jesse Q. Sutanto, Read Between The LiesMary Kubica, It's Not HerE.M. Lindsey, Catching You (Words We Never Said #8Tessonja Odette, The Lies That Summon The Night (Songs For The Sinless #1)Rufaro Faith Mazarura, Skate It Till You Make ItPamela M. Kelley, Nantucket Inn (Nantucket Beach Plum Cove #1)Sabina Nordqvist, It's All In Your HeadAshley Herring Blake, Get Over It, April Evans (Clover Lake #2)Kaira Rouda, We Were Never FriendsAshley Bennett, Muscles & Monsters (Leviathan Fitness #1)J.R. Ward, Crown of War And Shadow (Kingdoms Of The Compass #1)RC Stephens, Sunshine & Sins (Maple Valley #2)B.A. Paris, When I Kill YouJ.D. Myall, Heart's Gambit (Heart's Gambit #1)Sadeqa Johnson, Keeper Of Lost ChildrenNatalie Barelli, Finders KeepersSaratoga Schaefer, Trad WifeHeather Fawcett, Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat ShelterFergus Craig, I'm Not The Only Murderer In My Retirement HomeShailee Thompson, How To Kill A Guy In Ten DatesBethany C. Morrow, The BodyYou can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/You can also send an email to:TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.comFor more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

In this high-impact throwback episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing breaks down three super powerful conversation topics that instantly boost attraction in the first conversation with a woman. If you've ever felt conversations stall, slipped into interview mode, or struggled to keep a woman emotionally engaged early on, this episode gives you practical tools to take control of the interaction. Using real-world experience and proven coaching insights, Mark explains how metaphysical and curiosity-driven topics pull women into their emotions, create intrigue, and position you as a confident, masculine leader. He also shares two bonus conversational gambits that spark fascination, avoid boredom, and ensure you always have compelling things to talk about on first contact. Key Takeaways: - Why interview-style conversations kill attraction instantly. - How to emotionally engage women in the first conversation. - Why teaching and mentoring increases perceived value. - Easy conversational topics women LOVE to talk about. Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] – Episode intro and preview [00:00:47] – What MP (metaphysical) gambits are and why they work [00:01:48] – Why boring questions lead to instant rejection [00:04:49] – Gambit #1: The hand growth experiment [00:07:18] – Gambit #2: Plants, thoughts, and connection [00:10:10] – Gambit #3: Gratitude and physical benefits [00:12:49] – Bonus topic: EMF, technology, and awareness [00:15:00] – Bonus topic: The origin of the middle finger [00:16:26] – Recap of the talking points [00:19:19] – Episode Outro Connect With Mark: Apply for Mark's 3-Month Coaching Program: https://coachmarksing.com/coaching/ Check Out The Perks Program: https://coachmarksing.com/perks/ Email: CoachMarkSing@Gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmarksing/ Grab Mark's Free Program: The Approach Formula - https://www.CoachMarkSing.com/The-Approach-Formula About The Unapologetic Man Podcast The Unapologetic Man Podcast is your resource for mastering dating, attraction, and relationships from a confident, masculine perspective. Hosted by Mark Sing, this podcast gives men the tools and mindset shifts needed to succeed in their dating lives and build lasting, high-value relationships. #DatingAdvice #FirstConversation #FemalePsychology #Attraction #Masculinity #Confidence #ConversationSkills #UnapologeticMan #MensConfidence #SelfImprovement

Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 301st episode. Let's talk about the stuff! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's YouTube Channel Solobass15's YouTube Channel Gambit YouTube Channel

This episode was livestreamed on February 1, 2026.

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The transatlantic alliance is facing its most serious test in decades. President Donald Trump's aggressive push to assert control over Greenland—combined with mounting pressure tactics against U.S. allies—has accelerated a quiet but consequential shift in Europe's strategic thinking.In this episode, Ambassador Daniel Fried, Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council and a former senior U.S. diplomat deeply involved in NATO and European security policy, joins us to discuss how harsh rhetoric and failed coercion fractured long-standing assumptions about American leadership.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump isn't one for clear policy objectives, but one of his top priorities, apparently, is making Greenland part of the United States–even at the expense of alienating our allies.Guest: Joshua Keating, senior correspondent at Vox covering foreign policy. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump isn't one for clear policy objectives, but one of his top priorities, apparently, is making Greenland part of the United States–even at the expense of alienating our allies.Guest: Joshua Keating, senior correspondent at Vox covering foreign policy. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump isn't one for clear policy objectives, but one of his top priorities, apparently, is making Greenland part of the United States–even at the expense of alienating our allies.Guest: Joshua Keating, senior correspondent at Vox covering foreign policy. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today's riveting episode, Tom Bilyeu dives headfirst into some of the most pressing and controversial topics unfolding on the world stage and right here at home. From breaking down reports about former President Trump's provocative letter regarding Greenland, to unraveling the escalating tensions within NATO, Tom Bilyeu doesn't shy away from the complex dynamics of realpolitik and what it means when world leaders let personal grievances drive global policies. You'll also hear Tom Bilyeu tackle the state of American debt, the fragility of the U.S. dollar as the world reserve currency, and the very real second-order consequences of international economic maneuvers. We then pivot to a heated discussion on the unrest in Minnesota, exploring the social and psychological underpinnings sparking protests, and what history teaches us about populism and cycles of conflict. But that's just the beginning. This episode also unpacks the rising call on both sides of the political aisle for prosecuting opponents, drawing a dire warning about the risks of mutually assured destruction in American politics. Plus, get an eye-opening analysis of government fraud, wasteful spending, and the machinations behind the scenes with programs like welfare and welfare fraud in Minnesota. And as always, Tom Bilyeu will challenge you to look beyond the headlines, question your programming as an “NPC,” and break the cycles that keep us divided. You won't want to miss this wide-ranging, deeply thought-provoking episode that asks: in an age of polarization, can we still find a path back to reason, virtue, and progress? Let's jump in. Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodHomeServe: Help protect your home systems – and your wallet – with HomeServe against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month at https://homeserve.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Pique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactNetSuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderAquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.comIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactSintra AI: 72% off with code IMPACT at https://sintra.ai/impactHuel: High-Protein Starter Kit 20% off for new customers at https://huel.com/impact code impactBevel Health: Visit https://bevel.health/impact and use code IMPACT to get your first month free. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 215, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books share the best backlist books they read in 2025. They discuss their top 5 backlist books from last year, highlight some underrated backlist gems, and review their backlist reading statistics. Devoting an entire episode to backlist reading is both a team and listener favorite annual tradition!  This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement The Best of the Backlist Guide: Favorite Backlist Books Read in 2025 is available now! Members of the Sarah's Bookshelves Live community share the best backlist book they read last year in a beautiful PDF guide. To get the guide, you can sign up to join us on Patreon here. or Substack here. You'll also get access to monthly bonus podcast episodes and the new-for-2026 Rock Your Reading Tracker and the Lite Reading Tracker. Highlights Sarah and Catherine share their full stats for backlist reading in 2025. Backlist reading quantity was stable last year for Sarah, but backlist reading quality dipped a bit. Catherine had a slight increase in the number of backlist books she read, AND her backlist reading remained incredibly successful. Sarah's backlist reading may change just a bit looking ahead to 2026. Our Top 5 Backlist Books We Read in 2025 [10:44]  Catherine The No-Show by Beth O'Leary (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:50]  Georgia by Dawn Tripp (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:44]  The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (2008) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:48]  Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane (2019) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:57]  The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell (2013) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:21]  Sarah The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:37]  The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis (1983) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:58]  We Burn Daylight by Bret Anthony Johnston (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:42]  Family Happiness by Laurie Colwin (1982) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:30]  Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:37]  Other Books Mentioned The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary (2019) [13:19]  The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin (2023) [20:28]  Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman (2020) [20:31]  Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond (2021) [20:33]  Heated Rivalry (Game Changers, 2) by Rachel Reid (2023) [33:50]  Happy All the Time by Laurie Colwin (1978) [37:58]  Guess Again by Charlie Donlea (2025) [40:54]  Underrated Backlist Gems [43:34]  Catherine Miss Jane by Brad Watson (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:46]  Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:40]  Sarah Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:28]  Euphoria by Lily King (2014) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [51:04]  Other Books Mentioned Talking at Night by Claire Davelery (2023) [48:25]  Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje (2025) [51:20]  Heart the Lover by Lily King (2025) [51:38] 

On this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech breaks down President Trump's renewed push to “acquire” Greenland, framing it as a high-stakes Arctic security play amid China and Russia interest and a potential stress test for NATO. Next, he is joined by DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin for a wide-ranging interview on ICE operations, clashes with sanctuary jurisdictions, officer safety, detention standards, and the administration's push to change how immigration enforcement is covered and understood. Finally, the episode also features an in-studio conversation with Brad Wilcox on the growing “dumb phone” movement, smartphone addiction, teen mental health, and school phone restrictions.

In which it's rude to eat in a helmet; Cable does his best villain bit; Bishop is clearly unfamiliar with early X-Force; we're pretty sure clones still count as people; and Stryfe is the surprise MVP of Gambit & Bishop: Sons of the Atom. X-PLAINED: Another time Stryfe and Bishop teamed up Gambit & Bishop: Sons of the Atom #3-6 Some of the Witness's fancy swag An extremely awkward meal Stryfe in four pages Unsubtle foreshadowing The relative ethics of killing Stryfe A visual representation of time Somewhat logical consequences Bad clone ethics Future uncertainty Le Bête Noir Hell-lord / anti-Phoenix disambiguation A fancy t-shirt The appropriate amount of mean to be to Stryfe When Gambit and Bishop: Sons of the Atom takes place relative to The Search for Cyclops (more) (again) (inconclusive) Reasons not to live under a crypt in New Orleans Betty Noir's Relative (fictional) body counts Business-casual Stryfe Lucas Bishop, kitten guy Relitigating the X-traitor NEXT EPISODE: Eve of Destruction (and some bonus Summers family bullshit) Check out the visual companion to this episode on our blog. Find us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Jay and Miles X-Plain the X-Men is 100% ad-free and listener supported. If you want to help support the podcast–and unlock more cool stuff–you can do that right here! Buy rad swag at our Dashery shop!

This week, the small ski town of Davos, Switzerland, will host the world's most powerful political and business leaders at the annual World Economic Forum. expected to be there is President Trump, who will use the global stage to tout his administration's economic accomplishments and the strength of America. He is also expected to share more about his plans to address America's affordability concerns, including allowing investors to use some of their 401(k) retirement funds to make a down payment on a house. Another issue that will loom large there is the potential for new tariffs and the president's pressure on allies to allow the US to take over Greenland. Marcus Lemonis, an entrepreneur and host of "The Fixer,” joins FOX Business Network anchor Taylor Riggs to discuss what he wants to hear from the President at Davos this week about tariffs and Greenland. Plus, he gives his take on how to make homes more affordable and why he thinks the price of natural diamonds is declining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Let's talk about Trump's Greenland gambit being met with disapproval....

Day 1,420.Today, as reports emerge that a Russian air-defence missile has struck a residential building in the city of Rostov-on-Don, we examine claims that France is pushing to prevent Ukraine from purchasing American weapons, then look at the criminal charges brought against a prominent figure in Ukraine's modern history. Later, we turn to Moscow's media landscape to hear how the Russian press is interpreting potentially momentous developments in Iran, Venezuela, and Greenland.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @jkjourno on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:France pushes to block Ukraine from buying US weapons (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/13/france-blocks-ukraine-from-buying-us-weapons/Starmer poised to hammer out Ukraine peace plan in Davos (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/13/starmer-poised-talks-ukraine-peace-deal-davos-war-russia-uk/ Scottish independence accounts go dark after Iran internet blackout (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/12/scottish-independence-accounts-dark-iran-internet-blackout/America abandoned this Arctic silo 60 years ago. Now, it could solve Nato's Greenland problem (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/13/nuclear-option-america-nato-greenland/ Marco Rubio, Trump's Foreign-Policy Enabler (The New Yorker):https://www.newyorker.com/newsletter/the-daily/marco-rubio-trumps-foreign-policy-enabler Ukraine officially awards lithium deposit to Trump-linked investors, $179 million set for development (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-attract-179-million-u-s-investment-in-key-lithium-deposit/ Ukraine war: UN appeals for $2.3 billion to support aid teams' ‘heroic work' (United Nations):https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166749?_gl=1*15f56p1*_ga*NzU3NDczMzg2LjE3NjgzOTI4NDc.*_ga_TK9BQL5X7Z*czE3NjgzOTI4NDYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjgzOTI4NDYkajYwJGwwJGgwLISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we unapologetically ship Gambit and Bishop; pelicans are deeply alarming birds; Charles Xavier watches your sex dreams; the Witness is a Whole Continuity Thing; and the T'ieves Guild is really just here to steal your stuff. X-PLAINED: Destiny's frequently retconned diaries Midi series Gambit (more) (again) Bishop (more) (again) Gambit and Bishop: Sons of the Atom Alpha Gambit and Bishop: Sons of the Atom #1-2 When Gambit and Bishop: Sons of the Atom takes place relative to The Search for Cyclops Some things pelicans get up to An upsetting dream Ethics of telepathy (more) (again) Night science Some of what Stryfe has been up to French nouns A theoretical Orphan Black video game The Witness (LeBeau) (more) (again) The Witness Cave How to make Bishop a more central X-character The relative importance of T'ieves Guild continuity NEXT EPISODE: Stryfe in a diner! Check out the visual companion to this episode on our blog. Find us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Jay and Miles X-Plain the X-Men is 100% ad-free and listener supported. If you want to help support the podcast–and unlock more cool stuff–you can do that right here! Buy rad swag at our Dashery shop!

Kara welcomes Audie Cornish and Bill Cohan to unpack President Trump's controversial Venezuela strategy, and his pitch to oil executives. Bill reveals what he'd tell any client eyeing Greenland as an investment. Then: the fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota that's sparking national outrage, why Warner Bros. just rejected another Paramount buyout offer, and how Grok managed to sink even lower. Check out more from Audie on “CNN This Morning, and the podcast, “The Assignment.” Find more from Bill on Puck. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠. Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices