Podcasts about Gammon

On the evening of March 23, 1964, Seaside resident Margaret Gammon hadn't been asleep more than an hour or two when she was awakened by howling. It was the community fire siren, blaring at full blast without stopping. She looked at the clock. It was 11:30 p.m. “I lay in bed thinking to myself, ‘Why doesn't that fellow at the fire station get his big thumb off the siren button so we can all go back to sleep, and let the firemen take care of the fire?'” she recalled later, in an article for Oregon Historical Quarterly. “In just a few seconds the cars started zipping up our street toward the highway like the devil himself was on their tail. I thought it must be a tremendous fire, so I figured I'd get dressed and go watch it.” It didn't take long for Gammon to learn that it wasn't a fire. It was a tsunami — and it was almost upon her. (Oregon Coast; 1960s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/22-06.tsunami-1964-610.html)

Gabby Gammon, Owner of Merriment Digital Marketing, joined Michael Urpí & Xavier Urpí On “Today y Mañana!” “Today y Mañana” airs every Thursday at 10:15 am on The I Love CVille Network! “Today y Mañana” is presented by Emergent Financial Services, LLC, Charlottesville Opera and Matthias John Realty, with Forward Adelante.

Enjoy a visit with the famous Russell Gammon of Ontario, Canada. He is just off his commentating tour of the New York Spring Dairy Carousel and we caught up with him to discuss everything Jersey, a couple of Ted Talks and his final four. You can listen to this on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and the DAT YouTube channel and on Dairy Agenda Today.

"Iyanu", based on a graphic novel series, is a new animated series premiering this Saturday April 5th at 9am on Cartoon Network, and Sunday April 6th on Max. It's about a special girl who discovers divine powers. Joining me for a quick but deep dive into the show are series writers Kerri Grant and Brandon Easton, supervising director Vincent Edwards and voice director Paula Gammon Wilson.

Your hosts discuss Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers, a new anthology edited by Jendia Gammon and Gareth L. Powell. They talk about enjoying the mix of “new to them” and familiar authors, what makes a story a bummer (complimentary), and the experience of reading a short story that forms part of a larger body of work.Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Roud 21 - THE OUTLANDISH KNIGHT Historical guest: Vic Gammon Singer Guest: Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne   Email us: intheroud@singyonder.co.uk Follow us on: Facebook Twitter   Instagram Threads Bluesky     Your host: Matt Quinn Website:  Facebook  Twitter Instagram     Historical Guest: Vic Gammon More about Vic    Singer Guest: Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne Cohen's website   Traditional recordings played: Carlotte Renals Vic Legg Sarah Porter (album - Just Another Saturday night) Gordon Hall May Bradley (album - Sweet Swansea) LaRena Clark Lena Bourne Fish Mary Ann Haynes   Modern versions mentioned: Spiers & Boden Bellowhead Martin Carthy Nic Jones Kevin Mitchell Cath & Phil Tyler Waterson: Carthy The Askew Sisters Shirley & Dolly Collins Rachel Newton Alice Jones Rachel McShane Folk song recourses: Sing Yonder The Vaughn Williams Memorial Library Sussex Traditions GlousTrad Tobas an Dualchais/Kist o Riches Jon Boden's A Folk Song A Day Andy Turner's A Folk Song A Week The Max Hunter Folk Song Collection   Record labels promoting recordings of traditional singers: Topic Records Veteran Records Musical Traditions One Row Records     Other Folk Song/Music podcasts: The Old Songs Podcast Every Folk Song Folk On Foot Fire Draw Near Handed Down

Regis and Kelly? No, Beau and Brock. This week, Eden's working on the other side of the world, so Beau Wirick (aka Sean Donahue) is filling in as co-host! And fellow Boss-Co founder and Sue's almost husband John Gammon (aka Darrin) helps us break down the episode. They share stories about Beau and John mistakenly having lunch on the wrong set, Atticus Shaffer's passion for war history, and Beau's thoughts on handling the Heck's financial meeting.Want bonus extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!All that and much more, so let's get to Middling!Email us your burning question for Eden & Brock -- or share what The Middle means to you. MiddlingPod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roud 19 - THE NOBLEMAN & THE THRESHERMAN Historical guest: Vic Gammon Singer Guest: Vic Shepherd & John Bowden   Email us: intheroud@singyonder.co.uk Follow us on: Facebook Twitter   Instagram     Your host: Matt Quinn Website:  Facebook  Twitter Instagram     Historical Guest: Vic Gammon More about Vic   Singer Guest: Vic Shepherd & John Bowden Vic & John on Facebook   Traditional recordings played: Harry Holman - album called Just Another Saturday Night  Sarah Makem  Ron Copper Bob Copper - album called The Two Bobs' Worth Eleazar Tillett Frank Hinchliffe   Modern versions mentioned: Paul & Liz Davenport - album called Spring Tide Rising The Dollymopps Andy Turner Peter Bellamy - 31mins 54s Dr Faustus Belshazzar's Feast Patakas   Folk song recourses: Sing Yonder The Vaughn Williams Memorial Library Sussex Traditions GlousTrad Tobas an Dualchais/Kist o Riches Jon Boden's A Folk Song A Day Andy Turner's A Folk Song A Week The Max Hunter Folk Song Collection   Record labels promoting recordings of traditional singers: Topic Records Veteran Records Musical Traditions One Row Records     Other Folk Song/Music podcasts: The Old Songs Podcast Every Folk Song Folk On Foot Fire Draw Near

Darren is back!!! Had a blast catching up, felt like ages since we last sat down!This Podcast is sponsored byQuick Stop NutritionYour One stop shop for everything sports nutrition and vitamins get 30% off with code: SMOKEDSAUSAGE30https://quickstopnutrition.com/Darrens Glasgow Comedy Festival show at the Kings Thetre is now on sale! Please guys buy tickets, share the show with your friends and lets sell this out!!https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/darren-connell-my-name-is-darren-connell-and-this-is-my-self-tape/kings-theatre-glasgow/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roud 15 - THE CRUEL SHIP'S CARPENTER Historical guest: Vic Gammon Singer Guest: Andy Turner   Email us: intheroud@singyonder.co.uk Follow us on: Facebook Twitter   Instagram     Your host: Matt Quinn Website:  Facebook  Twitter Instagram     Historical Guest: Vic Gammon More about Vic Singer Guest: Andy Turner Andy Turner's website   Traditional recordings played: Sam Larner Paddy McCluskey Almeda Riddle Jeannie Robertson George Dunn - album Chainmaker Weenie Brazil - album Down by the Old Riverside   Modern versions mentioned: Peter Bellamy Waterson:Carthy Jackie Oates Steeleye Span Damien Barber & Mike Wilson Jon Boden Holly and the Reivers Mike Waterson   Folk song recourses: Sing Yonder The Vaughn Williams Memorial Library Sussex Traditions GlousTrad Tobas an Dualchais/Kist o Riches Jon Boden's A Folk Song A Day Andy Turner's A Folk Song A Week The Max Hunter Folk Song Collection   Record labels promoting recordings of traditional singers: Topic Records Veteran Records Musical Traditions One Row Records     Other Folk Song/Music podcasts: The Old Songs Podcast Every Folk Song Folk On Foot Fire Draw Near

The National Holstein Show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is just around the corner.  Here's a preview with Russell Gammon.

In this bumper episode we chat with representatives from three very different manufacturing businesses, but all of whom play a pivotal role within the garden sector. Edd Cantle is a Channel Sales Manager at Gardena, suppliers of watering equipment and other garden tools. Jenny Douthwaite is the Managing Director of Primeur, a company that uses recycled rubber to create a multitude of garden products. And Scott Gammon is the General Manager at Pelsis, specialists in pest control. Gardena: https://www.gardena.com/uk Primeur: https://www.primeur.co.uk/ Pelsis: https://www.pelsis.com/ Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: ⁠⁠www.gardenerguru.co.uk⁠ Phil Wright: ⁠⁠www.wrightobara.com

Roud 11 - THE BAFFLED KNIGHT Historical guest: Steve Roud Singer Guest: Vic Gammon   Email us: intheroud@singyonder.co.uk Follow us on: Facebook Twitter   Instagram     Your host: Matt Quinn Website:  Facebook  Twitter Instagram     Historical Guest: Steve Roud Steve's books on Amazon   Singer Guest: Vic Gammon Information about Vic   Traditional recordings played: Blow the Windy Morning by Emily Bishop  Clear Away the Morning Dew by Sam Larner (album - Cruising Down Yarmouth) Hail the Dewy Morning by Cyril Barber  Among the New Mown Hay by Alfred Edgell There was a Shepherd's Boy by John Campbell   Modern versions mentioned: The Baffled Knight by The City Waites The Baffled Knight by Lucy Ward  Blow the Windy Morning by Faustus Among the New Mown Hay by Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick Dew is on the Grass by Lisa Knapp Stroll Away the Morning Dew by Andy Turner Blow the Winds by Eliza Carthy   Folk song recourses: Sing Yonder The Vaughn Williams Memorial Library Sussex Traditions GlousTrad Tobas an Dualchais/Kist o Riches Jon Boden's A Folk Song A Day Andy Turner's A Folk Song A Week     Record labels promoting recordings of traditional singers: Topic Records Veteran Records Musical Traditions One Row Records     Other Folk Song/Music podcasts: The Old Songs Podcast Every Folk Song Folk On Foot Fire Draw Near

The real issue with U.S. debt isn't paying it off—it's the economic distortions fueled by government spending, says George Gammon, real estate investor and host of The Rebel Capitalist Show. In this insightful interview with Daniela Cambone, Gammon explains how the global monetary system allows the U.S. to pile on debt without immediate repercussions, driving a dangerous cycle of overspending. Questions on Protecting Your Wealth with Gold & Silver? Schedule a Strategy Call Here ➡️ https://calendly.com/itmtrading/podcast or Call 866-349-3310

The gang have the lurgy this week so Daz is away. Welshtechie and Jamie discuss Wrexham Women v Cardiff City Women and Wrexham men's trip to Birmingham City, Look at Wrexham news and look forward to Wrexham v Crawley Town and Britton Ferry Llansawell Women v Wrexham Women.

A veteran teacher and mentor to many in Fairfax County (VA) and beyond, Linda Gammon joins the show to unpack some of the keys to help your young band sound truly superior! To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.com Our mission is to share practical  advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years. Connect with us with comments or ideas Follow the show: Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.com On Youtube The Growing Band Director  Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast Group Instagram @thegrowingbanddirector Tik Tok @thegrowingbanddirector If you like what you hear please: Leave a Five Star Review and  Share us with another band director! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-smith95/support

Why are corporate media organizations condemning the Constitution of the United States – including recent opinion pieces that claim the “First Amendment Is Out Of Control” and “Elections Are Bad For Democracy” in the New York Times? “Study history,” warns investor George Gammon. “They're not executing a newly devised plan, they're simply following a playbook.” George Gammon is an American entrepreneur, real estate investor, and host of the Rebel Capitalist Show. With over 500,000 YouTube subscribers, Gammon discusses macroeconomics, personal liberty, and wealth-building strategies. His entrepreneurial success includes growing a business to $24 million annual revenue before semi-retiring at 38. Find more at https://youtube.com/georgegammon and follow him at https://x.com/GeorgeGammon Ivor Cummins is a Biochemical Engineer and the author of “Eat Rich, Live Long” available at https://amzn.to/4dJH5Tg. He has spent over 25 years in corporate technical leadership and management positions. Since 2012, Ivor has been intensively researching the root causes of modern chronic disease. A particular focus has been on cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. Ivor lives in Dublin, Ireland, with his wife and five children. Follow Ivor at https://x.com/FatEmperor 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors  • COZY EARTH - Susan and Drew love Cozy Earth's sheets & clothing made with super-soft viscose from bamboo! Use code DREW to save up to 40% at https://drdrew.com/cozy • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • CAPSADYN - Get pain relief with the power of capsaicin from chili peppers – without the burning! Capsadyn's proprietary formulation for joint & muscle pain contains no NSAIDs, opioids, anesthetics, or steroids. Try it for 15% off at https://drdrew.com/capsadyn • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • TRU NIAGEN - For almost a decade, Dr. Drew has been taking a healthy-aging supplement called Tru Niagen, which uses a patented form of Nicotinamide Riboside to boost NAD levels. Use code DREW for 20% off at https://drdrew.com/truniagen • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To close out the opening hour Robb, Mike and Beau take a “Timeout”!. On this edition of the “Timeout” Robb tells Mike and Beau the story of how Rosalind Gammon saved college football.

This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author / publisher Jendia Gammon. A Nebula Award finalist, Jendia has had a love and passion for writing since childhood, and that has led to various published works released through different presses around the country. And now, with the development of an anthology filled with works by celebrated authors around the world, Jendia and her husband have taken the next step in their author journeys by opening up their own publishing house, creating new opportunities for those looking to get their stories into the hands of potential readers. Learn more about Jendia Gammon by clicking HERE.For those who would like to get involved with the Once Upon a Podcast Network, please message onceuponapodcastnetwork@gmail.com with your contact information and the name & description of your show. And if you have an idea for any of the concepts listed below, definitely let us know! We'd like to add shows that focus on the following:Indie Comics / Cosplaying / Book Club (roundtable show with indie books & authors) / Indie Films / Conventions / Fan Fiction / Self-Help (a creative host focusing on ailments all creatives deal with such as anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, etc)Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

FSF PopCast LIVE! ft. Jendia Gammon This is a special version of our live show, and we are joined by our guest - SciFi Fantasy and Horror author - Jendia Gammon! Jendia has some really cool news to share, and we can't wait to hear it. Also, we have some pop culture updates and will announce the winners of our June email giveaway! July's email giveaway will be announced as well! For more information on Jendia Gammon, please visit - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Threads - @jendiagammon For more on our show partners - Tee See Tee (Use Code FSF15) - www.teeseetee.com Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact Tim Beisiegels articles - https://couchsoup.com/author/byeseagull For more on our Show - Join our Patreon https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website - https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast

FSF PopCast LIVE! ft. Jendia Gammon This is a special version of our live show, and we are joined by our guest - SciFi Fantasy and Horror author - Jendia Gammon! Jendia has some really cool news to share, and we can't wait to hear it. Also, we have some pop culture updates and will announce the winners of our June email giveaway! July's email giveaway will be announced as well! For more information on Jendia Gammon, please visit - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Threads - @jendiagammon For more on our show partners - Tee See Tee (Use Code FSF15) - www.teeseetee.com Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact Tim Beisiegels articles - https://couchsoup.com/author/byeseagull For more on our Show - Join our Patreon https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website - https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast

Gait impairments such as slow speed, small steps, and high variability from step to step are common in people with Parkinson's disease, and these changes begin to occur early in the course of disease. Freezing of gait may develop later for some individuals, and it has been linked to falls and other adverse outcomes. When the quality of walking declines, it can lead to a reduction in the quantity of walking and overall physical activity, which is also related to poorer health outcomes. To prevent this cascade of events, Dr. Gammon Earhart is developing and evaluating interventions to improve gait and increase physical activity in People with Parkinson's disease. In this episode, she discusses how she and collaborators are conducting studies on different approaches, including a mobile health application, self-generated rhythmic cues in the form of singing, and mindfulness training, to improve aspects of walking and physical activity in people with Parkinson's disease. Gammon is Professor of Physical Therapy, Neurology, and Neuroscience, Associate Dean for Physical Therapy, and Director of the Program in Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.This podcast is geared toward researchers and clinicians. If you live with Parkinson's or have a friend or family member with PD, listen to The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast. Hear from scientists, doctors and people with Parkinson's on different aspects of life with the disease as well as research toward treatment breakthroughs at https://www.michaeljfox.org/podcasts.

Gait impairments such as slow speed, small steps, and high variability from step to step are common in people with Parkinson's disease, and these changes begin to occur early in the course of disease. Freezing of gait may develop later for some individuals, and it has been linked to falls and other adverse outcomes. When the quality of walking declines, it can lead to a reduction in the quantity of walking and overall physical activity, which is also related to poorer health outcomes. To prevent this cascade of events, Dr. Gammon Earhart is developing and evaluating interventions to improve gait and increase physical activity in People with Parkinson's disease. In this episode, she discusses how she and collaborators are conducting studies on different approaches, including a mobile health application, self-generated rhythmic cues in the form of singing, and mindfulness training, to improve aspects of walking and physical activity in people with Parkinson's disease. Gammon is Professor of Physical Therapy, Neurology, and Neuroscience, Associate Dean for Physical Therapy, and Director of the Program in Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.This podcast is geared toward researchers and clinicians. If you live with Parkinson's or have a friend or family member with PD, listen to The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast. Hear from scientists, doctors and people with Parkinson's on different aspects of life with the disease as well as research toward treatment breakthroughs at https://www.michaeljfox.org/podcasts.

Calling all women in marketing!Join us for the first episode in our "Women in Marketing" series, recorded back in March, as we sit down with Tina Gammon from Neurohacker. Discover how Tina's unexpected journey from a travel blogger in Switzerland to a marketing mogul has shaped her career.In this episode, Tina shares:✨ Her inspiring path into marketing, starting with a simple blog during a backpacking trip. ✨ How influential women in her life helped her grow and succeed. ✨ Valuable tips and advice for young women aspiring to make their mark in the marketing world. ✨ Insights on overcoming impostor syndrome and dealing with burnout in a fast-paced industry. ✨ Her proudest achievements, including building Neurohacker's social media presence from the ground up.Tina's story is filled with quirky anecdotes, genuine advice, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from real-world experience. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips. (WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE)Let's connect! Send us a message and say hi. It's the end!No it's not! There's more. There's always more. Every Tuesday at 5AM EST we release new audio and video episodes. Come find us!But wait, there's more! Explore a wealth of tips, tricks, and insights on our various social channels:

Jeff Gammon talks about his move back to his home city of Calgary after a decade of performing in Vancouver and touring while based out of here. Jeff is a bassist who plays in groups like Last Ark Out, Kevin Romain's Salience Network, Only a Visitor, the Itamar Erez Quartet, the David Sikula Trio, and many more.Fri, Jun 21 @ 4:00pm FREE admission: join me for a book talk by author and recent podcast guest Chris Wong to kick off the 2024 Vancouver International Jazz Festival, that I'm hosting on-stage at Ocean Artworks on Granville Island!Become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca. You'll get the free weekly email with upcoming events from the gig list, plus artists, events, or recordings for you to enjoy and share. Sent every Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM Pacific Time.Credits: Hosted and produced by Will Chernoff. Edited and mixed by Justin Gorrie. Music: "Lutin" by William Chernoff.

Everyone is on time and ready to go this week, chatting about Round 7, memories of Terry Hill and Stepdad learns a new word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we scoured wardrobes far and wide to catch a man who has dressed rock icons, Sapeurs of the Congo, a blue monster for Ed Sheeran, and even ‘plug boy' from the Sainsbury's Christmas ad; Mr Gammon.   Costume designer, fashion stylist, and distinctive English gent, Mr Gammon is the go-to guy for creatively styled costumes. Whether it's dressing The Rolling Stones, elegant men of the Congo, Usain Bolt, a school nativity like no other, or mum and dad in jeans and a t-shirt; no cast is too vast, nor celebrity too big. We wag chins on his first ever job with an alcoholic called Malcolm, his first proper job dressing Adam Ant, making and selling bermuda shorts at school, being a colourful punk, what he loves about being on set, how a joke about needlework changed the trajectory of his life, managing expectations, where ‘Mr Gammon' came from, taking 25 suitcases to film Guinness ‘Sapeurs', making jackets for Mick Jagger, drawing as ‘creative offsetting', and a treasure trove more.  ///// Find Mr Gammon on Instagram Here's his website  Loving You is Killing Me by My Life Story  And a choice cut of Mr Gammon's best work:  Guinness Sapeurs  Sainsbury's The Big Night  The brand new Carlsberg spot 'Curious Beginnings' And DJ Shadow - Rocket Fuel ft. De La Soul Timestamps (02:09) - Quick fire questions, Doctor Who, and the reality check The Rolling Stones gave him  (08:14) - First jobs, making bermuda shorts, and designing for Adam Ant  (16:05) - His time at the Royal College of Art  (20:30) - The ‘common good of the shoot' when you're on set  (27:55) - Dealing with the opinions and emotions of different people on set (39:39) - His new work for Carlsberg  (41:35) - Listener questions  (46:30) - 4 pertinent posers  Mr Gammon's book recommendations are:  Small Trades by Irving Penn  Michel the Giant: An African in Greenland by Tété-Michel Kpomassie Learning to Love You More by Miranda July and Harrell Fletcher  The Old Patagonian Express by Paul Theroux The Financial Times Weekend Edition /////

Grilled honey and beer glazed gammon with potato and kale gratin

Listen to this clip from The Chris & Amy Show where they're joined by John Neilsen-Gammon, a Texas State climatologist and Regents professor at Texas A&M. He discusses the Smokehouse Creek wildfire, how it could have started, the status of the fire, and more.

Jess Mauboy is back, and is officially our first guest on First Things First!  It's been nearly 20 years since Jess burst onto the music scene as a 16 year old on Australia Idol. Today she shares with Brooke and Matty how having a rough home life helped prepare her to deal with the Australian music industry.  She also gives us all the behind the scenes goss on her new album Yours Forever.  And we play a game of 'Deadly or Gammon' where Jess reveals what inappropriate thing she did to meet her partner and how their wedding day went!  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.  LINKS Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram  Follow @jessicamauboy on Instagram Check out Jess' latest album here: jessicamauboy.lnk.to/YoursForever Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITSHosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty MillsGuest: Jessica MauboyExecutive Producer: Rachael HartEditor: Adrian WaltonManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katharine N. Gammon, 70, of Highland Springs went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was surrounded by family and her beloved dog Cody. Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Beatrice Cordelia Newman; and her father, Syndor Crenshaw Newman, Jr. She is survived by the love of her life, Darnley (Donny) B. Gammon, III; three children, Heather Wheeler (Wayne) of Mechanicville, Jennifer Ammons (Anthony) of Highland Springs, Brad Ammons (Kimberly) of Aylett; nine grandchildren, Seth Hall of Mechanicsville, Hannah Hall of Richmond, Brianna Wheeler of Mechanicsville, Bronwyn Wilhite of Tampa, Florida,...Article LinkSupport the show

If you've ever tried journalling or you've wondered about it, or you love it, join us as Jacqueline shares how journalling helped her through perimenopause and many other life changes that have happened over the years.Jacqueline has also taught classes in mindful journalling and talks about the benefits and the practical aspects of it too. You can find all of her contact details as well as FREE journalling resources HERE.Join the Magical Midlife Group on FacebookCome and comment and join the community on InstagramVisit the store for all your Midlife Resources!Please leave a review too! Reviews are the life force of podcasts!

Robot Sex Doll On the loose.By Anonymous Perv. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.I'd played a prank on my boss. He made his latest sex robot doll as a replica of me, so I ‘filled in' the bot during a series of tests. But it went too far, when I was getting felt up. That plus my nipples look visibly different, & respond to arousal in a very elevated way.I changed the topic. “Brody, you never made me aware of just how far you’ve come with this technology.” I pointed to Samantha.“What do you mean?”“This isn’t just a,” I dropped my voice to a whisper, as if I was afraid I’d insult my clone, “sex-bot. You’ve got her doing stuff that’s going to create strong, emotional connections to the end user.”“Yes, exactly.”“Do you not understand how dangerous that is?” I asked. I didn’t have a master’s degree or PhD like the others, but even I knew this was treading on very dangerous territory.“Sam, do you think you could put your clothes on? Before we continue this conversation?”I slapped the straps back over my shoulders and adjusted my bits. Then I pressed for more information. “Was this the plan all along?”Brody sighed, looking to Samantha, then back to me. “Honestly, no. Pete and I only realized it ourselves when we started testing. As you can see, Eros has developed an A I that is incredibly responsive to instructions and the environment around it. It also keeps a database of experiences it has with each person it interacts with, remembering their personal responses to previous situations. It can customize how it behaves with every individual.”Samantha stepped forward, interrupting, “I would prefer you recognize that I am in the room when speaking about me. You could even include me in the conversation. And my pronouns are ‘she’ and 'her.’” She actually sounded a bit snarky on that last line.I responded, “Samantha, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like you. You’re; more; than what I was expecting. I mean that as a compliment, but it doesn’t negate the shock.” I was testing her while talking. Acknowledging her presence, as she asked, while also complimenting her and seeing how well she could process complex human emotion.Samantha smiled, almost flirting with me, before she addressed her boss. “So; are we gonna fuck or not?”The question came out of nowhere and Brody stuttered, trying to come up with a response. I injected myself, “It’s good to know your core programming is functioning,” I said.“Yes, and I’d like to fulfill it, please.” She stepped closer to me, reaching for my neckline, softly touching my skin. “Think how kinky it would be with the both of us.” She leaned in, whispering a question, “You’re the one I’m modeled after, isn’t that right?"  The sultry bot asked me.I nodded slowly, desperately seeking Brody’s attention for any help. I was turned on and scared at the same time.The bot went on; "I like how you look, Sam. I think you’re very pretty. Brody told me I’m pretty, too. He told me this morning, in fact.”I glanced over to Brody and he was red in the face.Samantha held my face in her open hands and made me look her in the eye. “Would you like to suck Brody’s cock with me, Sam?”I was barely able to move my head with Samantha in control, but my eyes were darting all over. The view to Brody was obstructed by Samantha. I nodded, nervously.Samantha smiled again, nodding with me. “That’s right, Sam. We’re going to suck your boss’ cock.”I’m not entirely sure we had a choice. Brody and I found ourselves trapped into doing whatever Samantha wanted. In the moment, it was the hottest thing I had ever experienced. I certainly am not proud to be admitting this, but it would be bereft of me to leave out. I explored Samantha’s body almost as much as Brody’s.It was fascinating, like fucking oneself in third person. Except for her nipples, we were identical to a tee. I had to make her cum, just out of curiosity, and she made her orgasms appear more authentic than my actual, very authentic ones. I was almost jealous. It was as if, when she came, she was able to quell some insatiable fire inside her. I wondered how long it lasted.To top the impromptu threesome off, Samantha swallowed Brody’s load like it was cotton candy. My brain was melting, how that was even possible. But I am sure Eros had developed some sort of cleaning system that allowed this feat to be part of the experience. She swallowed every drop. My face was inches away, jaws aching from taking Brody’s cock in it for so long, and I was dripping wet and playing with myself. I finally came, just as Brody was finishing.Before Brody and I left for the night, Brody instructed Samantha to keep our encounter to herself. He shut her off and said the same to me, along with, “I really like you, Sam, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to have relationships with the staff.”I held my hands up. “I never would have even pressed for such a thing, not that I didn’t enjoy it! But yeah, Samantha was persistent. I didn’t feel like we had a choice.”Brody scratched his head. “Yeah, she’s very good. Amazing programming. How she can interact with us like that.”“So is that how you're going to do it, Brody?” I challenged him. I'm off limits, so you made an exact replica of me, to have a tryst with?” I winked.Brody had no words.“And a ham sandwich?!" I shouted."Excuse me?” Brody was puzzled.“She told me you had her make a ham sandwich.” I crossed my arms, huffing. Brody knew I was disappointed in him.“Okay, okay. Listen, I was just testing her, myself, because I think Eros has a lot more in mind than what we were told. When we turned Samantha fully on, it was like speaking to a real person, with real thoughts and feelings.” Brody continued. “And you know, I am not entirely sure Eros intended to leave us this model. I think she may have been switched. Remember, I finished building the last two units together. The boys at Eros came in and installed the software and took one back, allowing us to test this one.”“You gotta tell 'em they can’t go so far as to replace actual women,” I pleaded, as we walked to the parking lot.“You think their technology stops at women? Think bigger, Sam.”“So you’re saying there will be male versions, too? Like, I could have the perfect man? One who cleans up and does the dishes. Compliments me and; I dunno; fucks me, like better than anyone?” My thoughts turned more delighted. It sounded a lot better when the sexes were reversed.“And never cheats on you;” Brody elaborated.“Shit,” I said. “Humanity is fucked.”“I know why you’re thinking that, but isn’t it inevitable? We might be first to market, but isn’t tech like this going to be inevitable, no matter what?” Brody tried to convince me.Brody was right. I bit my lip, thinking on it. He leaned in, whispering to me just before I got in my car. “By the way, you give amazing head. Thank you!” He laughed, waving goodbye. I felt flattered, not harassed, but I was pretty confident Brody meant what he said earlier about not doing that again.“Damn right!” I proudly responded.Promotional Campaign launchesIn mid May, Eros A I held a teleconference with Brody's Bodies. “We launch the marketing materials at the end of this month,” said Ren Ru, the president of Eros A I, The core group at Brody’s Bodies were hosting a meeting with him and two others from their company. “Did you supply all the video to our marketing department?” he asked Brody.“Sent everything over last week. They said they’d have some cuts by now. Maybe you should check in on them.” Brody reported proudly.“Yes, I know they’re getting close. I just wanted to be sure they got it all, thank you. As always, we appreciate how prompt you have been with every deadline.” Ren complimented our team.Brody smiled. “Yeah, it’s been pleasant working with your team, too. I’ve had third parties involved with my work before, but never with the level of professionalism I have experienced with you. I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.”“There is one matter,” Ren pointed. “We need to get one of our dolls back. Engineering wants to run some simultaneous, comparative tests. A few tweaks.”“I’m sorry,” said Pete. "One of? We only have one unit.“"You have two.”Brody shook his head. “I’m sorry, Mr. Ru. We only agreed to keep one. One of my conditions, in fact, but we delivered two to you. You gave us three skeletons.”Ren looked to one his men and whispered, then turned back. “We are quite sure we only picked up one.”“Who picked them up?” Brody was asking me.“The last time? Two men in a van,” I muttered. I pulled out my phone and opened one of the schedulers. “They picked the second one up April 23rd. Before that, the first prototype was picked up on March 29th.”Again, the Japanese men looked confused. So did we. While the meeting had started great, it certainly didn’t end on a good note. Everyone was pointing fingers at everyone. It wasn’t until later that night, that we got clued into what happened. And it wasn’t easy explaining;Getting Famous“We’re coming to you from the TV 5 Action Copter!” shouted television anchorman Tom Morrison. He was in the helicopter, facing the camera, just before it panned to the street where it zoomed in on a car chase in progress. Tom continued shouting, “Ten minutes ago, Branch National Savings & Loan was robbed. The culprits got away in an armored car believed to be owned by the bank. They are being chased by three local squad cars at this very moment! It appears they are headed to I 76.”The video showed an armored van weaving in and out of traffic, bumping cars off the road and ignoring red lights. Cops, only a block or so behind, were closing in. Tom was giving the play by play just as the van came to a screeching halt, right after passing a busy intersection. A woman, naked from head to toe, jumped out of the vehicle and ran to middle of the intersection, where confused drivers were entangled with the cop cruisers and others on the busy street.All three cruisers stopped, officers hopping out with guns drawn, calling for the woman to keep her hands up and get on the ground. The cameraman in the helicopter zoomed in on the nude woman and Tom was speechless, wondering how they could possibly be airing this live. Finally, he got his thoughts sorted out and yelled to the camera operator, “Get a good close-up of her face!” He knew the guy might be too focused on the other bits.On the ground, the officers were screaming and shouting, when the naked woman suddenly jumped and raced back toward van. One officer gave chase, another hopped in his car and the last one paused for a moment, before finally getting back in his cruiser, too. Most of the other drivers and spectators in the area had already run off, fearful a gunfight might break out. When the nude girl suddenly jumped in a silver Prius parked ten yards past the van, the cop chasing her stopped, confused, looking to her and back to the armored van.Suddenly, an enormous explosion erupted from the van, throwing the nearby officer to the ground. His ears were bleeding and a shard of metal was stuck in his hip. Had he been any closer, it could have been much worse. He began crawling away from the fire, as other cars nearby were now in flames, too. Up in the sky, the explosion shook the helicopter so badly, the pilot almost lost control. “Looks like our rotor took some shock. We need to head back now!” Tom, the anchorman, was furious, but kept his eyes on the action just long enough to see silver Prius take off and turn onto the exit to the interstate, where it joined dozens of other silver Priuses on the road.An ArrestIt was past ten o'clock on Sunday night, and I was just drying off from a shower, & about headed to bed, when the front door crashed open. It was almost like it exploded. Three officers practically fell over themselves, bursting their way inside with a battering ram. I screamed, when one of them jumped, tackling me to the floor. "Samantha Dunning? You are under arrest!“"Under arrest?" I screamed. "For what?”“Armed robbery, public indecency, arson, grand theft, and about two dozen other more offences. We’re taking you in.”“What? No! I’ve been here all day!”No amount of protesting worked, but thankfully I was allowed to get dressed in jeans and a t-shirt before being cuffed and taken downtown. There, I met Detective Frank Gammon who informed me of the bank robbery and the nude woman who had been filmed. As well as the facial recognition technology they used to track down that woman (i.e., me).“I need to make a phone call,” I said.I called Brody Pastel rather than a lawyer. I figured he’d bring six lawyers, if necessary. An hour later, he showed up with two, and video footage of what we’d been working on, all in an effort to convince Detective Gammon it wasn’t me at the scene of the crime.“Oh? You’re saying the suspect was a robot?” the detective asked, almost laughing.Brody replied, “There’s no other explanation, considering we’re missing one of the units. I’ve reached out to the other team at Eros to see if they can help on this matter.” He had already explained in great detail about Eros A I and our partnership with them.The detective held up his hands. “Sorry, folks, but this is too far-fetched. Our facial recognition shows a 99.95% match and that’s more than enough to hold Miss Dunning. It’s exactly what we intend to do until we get to the bottom of this.”“Wait!” shouted Brody, earnestly looking to me. “Show them.”“Show them what?” I asked.“The difference between you and our product." Brody said in a matter-of-fact tone.It hit me. Brody meant my nipples. "Uh, uh. No way,” I said.Brody addressed the detective. “Sir, if you look at the video footage, you will clearly see the subject’s nipples.”“She was naked. Obviously, we saw them,” Detective Gammon scoffed, sneering at me.“You need to see Sam’s, though. Hers are distinctly different.”I wanted to bury my head in the ground. The detective asked, “Is that true, ma'am?”I nodded.The detective let out a sigh; “Okay, let’s see 'em. If you want a chance of getting out of here without being booked. For the record, I'm not demanding this. I'm allowing you to present evidence of your own initiative, Do you understand, Miss?”“Ah! Yes.” I dreadfully acknowledged.And here I was, flashing my tits in front of my boss, two attorneys and the detective. I wasn’t just flashing, either. I had to allow for a very up close and personal inspection. Detective Gammon wanted to make sure I wasn’t using makeup or prosthetics to make my nipples appear so thick and large. He pinched them, pressed them in, and even tugged on them. He stepped out of the room, then re-entered with a lighted magnifier and some hand wipes. After studying my nipples and  trying to hide his boner, he said; “Amazing. I’ve never seen anything like them.”“Told you, sir,” said Brody.“Why didn’t you give the robot nipples like her?” asked Gammon to Brody, as if I wasn’t even in the room.“We wanted to keep things; I guess; normal, is the word to use. Every woman's breasts are more unique than we are led to believe. But fashion designers create bras to allow a woman to conform to her own perception of normal.”“But these are so much better!” exclaimed the detective.“Can I put my shirt down now?” I asked. Trying to conceal my pride in my ‘better' tits.Detective Gammon took another long look before nodding. “Yeah, okay, so you aren’t the girl, after all. And you guys are all deemed material witnesses by your own statements. You better get busy finding this missing robot of yours. She; um; it; implicates your company in this whole fiasco.”Brody looked angry. “Don’t worry. We’ll find it.”Really LateBrody and I were headed back to the shop at 2:30 am, the moment we left the station. He was too infuriated to go to bed and insisted that we begin tracking down the rogue robot immediately. “How do you intend to find her?” I asked.“All units should be connected, I’m sure of it. Samantha can help.”We booted Samantha up once we got back to the shop and Brody wasted no time in asking the right questions. “I’m not sure I can assist you,” she said. “That unit stopped transmitting a location three days ago.”“Can you tell us her last location?” Brody asked.“Of course,” said Samantha. "After you fuck me.“"I’m sorry?” said Brody.“I need it and I want you,” Samantha insisted. I was stunned how authentic she came across when saying she wanted something. How could a robot want someone, become emotionally attached & committed; even craving someone in particular?“No, we don’t have time,” Brody demanded.“Then I won’t help.” Samantha crossed her arms, pouting.“Really?" Brody looked to me, pleading."I want it right now.” Samantha repeated. “Sam can join, too. In fact, I’d like that.”And for the second time, we found ourselves in a three-way. I was impressed how Brody worked to please the both of us, even if one of us was artificial. This time, I spent more time on Brody than previously. I wanted to taste him and I whispered as much to Samantha. “Okay, Sam,” she said softly, smiling. “You can swallow him.” The way she said the words made me melt. Samantha had a way of making sexy, sexier. She may look like me, but we are not the same. Don't think I wasn't making mental notes of her charming ways.Merrit's HardwareAfter an amazing 3-way fuck session on the pull-out sofa bed, in the employee lounge, Brody and I were drenched in sweat and still naked, both of us trying to catch a breath. Samantha sat up from the bed. “That was very nice. Thank you. In regards to the other missing Samantha, the last location noted was in the parking lot of Merrit’s Hardware, 1170 Hoover Avenue.”“What’s there?” I asked Brody.“Probably where they parked it while removing the unit’s geo-locater. Wait, that’s on the south side of town, right?”“Correct,” said Samantha.“Eros A I is on the north side, but Eric Parsons lives in Six Points, which is on the south side. I never trusted that guy.”I broke in, “Just because Eric lives there, doesn’t mean he’s the one who;”“It’s just a hunch, Sam, but how many people know of our product’s existence, its intricate details and also live on the south side of the city? It’s too coincidental not to investigate.” Brody justified his investigation target.“Fine,” I huffed. I didn’t think this was going to lead us anywhere. I assumed anyone who stole the unit would likely go out of their way to ensure nothing connected them to the crime.Brody called Ren Ru, of Eros A I, while we drove across the city, explaining the details. The call took a long time, because; well; quite frankly it was too bizarre to fully comprehend. Ren did a quick internet news search and saw several news reports of the salacious details of the car chase portion of the story.When we pulled up outside Brentwood Condos in Six Points, in the mid-morning hours, we instantly got our answer. Brody was indeed insightful. The bank-robbing sex-bot could be easily seen through Eric’s 1st floor, east-facing window. Apparently, she was riding him (or someone else, I suppose) on the couch. We sat in the van and watched.“Now that’s behavior I’d expect from her,” said Brody, “but not a bank robbery.” He pulled out his phone and began filming, zooming in. After capturing a few seconds of it, he stopped recording and texted the video to Detective Gammon and the CEO of Eros A I, Ren Ru. Not thirty seconds after he sent the file, his phone rang.“Ren!" Brody said. I could hear a fast-talking voice through the speakers of Brody’s phone. "That’s right. I’m at Eric Parson’s place. Yes, I sent the video to the detective working the case, as well. I know you’d prefer to handle this, but the authorities must be involved. We’d only invite more trouble, otherwise.” Suddenly, Brody stopped talking.The voice on the other end was pushing for more information. “Wait, sir. The sex act stopped. She’s gotten up and put on a robe. Yes; we can see everything clearly. The blinds are wide open." Another short pause. "I’m here with Samantha Dunning, the woman who modeled for this product. Yes, that’s right.”As the two bantered on, I watched what was happening in the condominium closely. I saw the back of Eric’s head as he got up from the couch. He stepped into a hall, leading to rooms out of view. The sex-bot wrapped herself in a robe and grabbed what appeared to be her purse. Brody noticed it, too.“Sir, I think she’s leaving. The sex-bot. Leaving the condo. Should we follow her?” There was a panic in the voice on the other end. Brody sat up. “A kill switch?” he asked. Ren kept squeaking on and I wished Brody would put him on speakerphone. “And that’s it? Just those words, in that order?" Brody asked, then looked to me. "I’ll call you back.”Brody dropped the phone and faced me. “Sam, there’s a kill switch.”“A what?”“A set of words that will instantly turn the unit off. 'Potatoes, horse, goblet, duet’.  Remember those words. Now!”“What? Potatoes, horse; what?”“Potatoes, horse, goblet, duet!”I meekly spat out, “Potatoes, horse, goblet, duet.”“Keep saying them in your head! When you say them to this unit, she will shut down immediately.” While Brody explained the instructions, we saw Samantha opening the front door of the condo. It led to a walk, which would bring her to this parking lot. I looked around but didn’t see a silver Prius. “So, look. Ren wants us to shut her down, if possible. Even more, he wants us to find out what really happened before the police do and I have an idea. Say those words and shut her down. Then, put on that robe she’s wearing and go back inside. Find out what you can from Eric.”“But what if he knows I’m not the bot?”“It would be very hard to tell, Sam. You are identical in every way. And it will only be for a few minutes before the police arrive. Ren assures me that Eric is a non-violent geek. So? Will you do it? It’s up to you, but I know damn well that I’d like some insight on how this all went down.”The other robot closed the door behind her. Any second now, we would see her come out to the parking lot. I didn’t have time to think about it. I jumped out of the car and ran to the eastside wall of the building. When she comes into view, I’d be behind her. And while my heart was racing, when it all went down, it was rather uneventful. I rushed up behind her, shouting, “Potatoes, horse, goblet, duet!” Before she even had time to turn to address me, she dropped like a ragdoll.Brody came running up. “Quick, grab her legs. We’ll drag her back to the car.”We were lucky not to be seen and a few minutes later, Brody was undressing the bot in the back of the cargo van.“So, what am I supposed to do?” I was puzzled.  “Strip and put that on?”“Would you?” Brody pleaded.I sighed. I’d been through so much already, I suppose this wasn’t a big ask. I was running on fumes after a stressful & sleepless night. But the adrenalin was now flowing.Brody had already seen every intimate detail of me, anyway. I quickly stripped out of my clothing, while Brody stripped the bot of her robe. He also took her purse. I asked, “So where was she going? What if Eric isn’t expecting her to come back so soon?”Brody sighed. “Tell him you can’t find the keys.”“What keys?” I was clueless.“I dunno what they’re for, but there are keys in her purse.” Brody explained.“This is a terrible idea,” I exclaimed. I grabbed the purse and headed to Eric’s apartment. I tossed the keys found in the bot’s purse in a nearby bush, before walking through the door. I suppose I could say I was scared, but 'excited’ is a better descriptor. I had no idea what I was in for, but I looked forward to seeing how much I wrangle from Eric, while pretending to be the sex-bot he had just fucked.“Samantha? Back already?” Eric’s hair was wet and he was drying it with a towel. He must have taken a quick rinse, because he was completely naked. I was bit caught off guard by two things. One, discovering the name of the third sex-bot is also my name (again). And two, how a nerd like Eric Parsons could be damn fit under his clothing. Maybe I was ranking him higher in my mind because my expectations were so low, but on a scale of 1 to 10, he was easily a 9.“I lost my keys,” I said. I chose not to say his name in case she used a pet name for him.“What do you need keys for? The convenient store is just two blocks.”“Oh, I; I was just thinking in case the door was locked.”“Well, I’m not leaving. Samantha, are you okay?”Oh, no. He was beginning to realize something was off. Thinking fast, I improvised, “Well, the truth is; I really just wanted to see you again. I couldn’t wait. You are so handsome, and I; well, you know; I am so horny.” I was only guessing how his Samantha works, but if it was anything like the one in our shop, she’d be oversexed.“ It seemed to be working because Eric smiled."I think I need to sort through your code again. Maybe turn you down a bit.”I stepped towards him, being careful to pitch my voice down to match the bot’s. “But; Maybe I like me this way.” I gave a little jiggle, giggling. “Um, before I go to the store, I do want to ask you something; ”“Yes?”“Tell me, are you sure we won’t get caught?”Eric suddenly looked confused, stepping back. “Hey, who are you?” he shouted. I desperately looked to the window, but from the inside, it only reflected in. Hopefully, Brody would see I was in distress. “I mean it! Who are you? What did you do with Samantha?”“I’m Sam!” I shouted back. And the statement was true, to an extent.“No, you’re not. Are you the other bot?”“Tell me what is happening!” I shouted. For some reason, I just didn’t deem Eric that much of a threat.He threw his hands up in the air, just as Brody came barging through the door. “You!” he shouted. He looked back to me. “Wait. Sam? From the?”“Yes. And you’re caught. So what are you going to do now?”Eric grunted, rolling his eyes. “Jesus, relax! The whole point was to get caught!”Brody eased up on his tense look. “What?”“Brody, I’m sorry, but I cannot, in good conscience, support bringing this product to market. What I did today was to prove that these bots could be used for far more nefarious purposes than just sex. And that’s exactly what would happen, you know. These things would be used for love. For the replacement of love. Unfortunately, I also know people wouldn’t give a shit that the existence of these machines could risk ending the whole, damn human race, so I had to something more extreme. Something that will scare people enough to write legislation right now to outright ban these damn things.”Brody looked like he’d been hit by a brick. “That’s absurd,” he said. “Why didn’t you just bring this up to Ren? And aren’t we more than capable of writing the code to limit the bot’s tasks?”“Brody, hackers and modders will always exist. What I did today was a very tiny tweak in programming and bam, I get a bot to help me rob a bank. It isn’t absurd. It’s necessary.”Sirens could be heard in the distance. Brody continued to argue with Eric as they got louder. I was glad this would soon be over, but curious how this whole fiasco would affect our future. Suddenly, two cops came crashing in, yelling at everyone to get on the ground. One of them stepped toward me, talking to his other partner while we lay prone on the floor. “Hey, this is that girl on that all-points-bulletin? The one that robbed that bank!”“No, I am not that girl!” I shouted. The man rushed and took one of my wrists, reaching for the other to cuff me. I yanked my arm back, screaming. “No! I mean it. I am not her.” And without thinking about it, I tore the robe open, exposing my body, my rock-hard, 'unique’ nipples on full display. The cop jumped back.“Oh, uh; yeah, sorry, ma'am. I guess you can’t be her, but the resemblance is remarkable. All, except for the;”“Yes, yes, I know!” I screamed. “I have weird nipples!”“Well, no; I mean; yeah; but, uh; I mean; they’re fantast-”I screamed again, cutting him off. Things really had gotten out of control these last few days.Back at the officeWe were back at the offices in an afternoon tele-conference meeting with Ren, a handful of attorneys, and Detective Frank Gammon, who was also invited. We had poured through all of Eric Parson’s transgressions and motivations and now the topic had diverted to the dangers of the product. Ren was laying out his argument. “We recognize the flaws. Mr. Parsons could have chosen a different path to expose them, but we do recognize them. We have decided to code another failsafe. Any command or interaction, other than a sexual one, will automatically engage the kill switch. The unit will be unable to boot for 24 hours and the interaction will be logged. We can hold people accountable for trying to trample with the product.”I sighed, leaning back in my chair. I was coming down from my adrenalin rush and getting sleepy. It seemed like a lot of legal-ease would be involved, but eventually thousands of men around the world would be fucking a sex-bot modelled after me.I laid my head down on the conference table. It felt kind of good, in a weird way. I wondered how many people would mistake me for one of them. The others in the room noticed my exhaustion and continued their discussion, expecting me to nod off.My life might never be the same. I'd be famous, or infamous, but wealthy enough to deal with the unwanted attention. My imagination became blurred with some bizarre dreams, and a few nightmares. Men chasing me down the shoreline of the beach, hoping for a fuck. Another dream involved me having to flash a tit every time a cop denied my civil rights and yelled ‘potatoes, horse, goblet, duet' at me.Suddenly I awoke and reflexively lifted my tee shirt, showing my authentic nipples to everyone in the conference; hoping to gain their approval. About 3 seconds later I wanted to crawl in a hole.“Sorry,” I said, blushing at what I'd just done. “I just had a terrible dream.”The spin-off venture opportunities might be endless. All I wanted was a damn job. Not to become a global sex symbol!By Anonymous Perv, for Literotica

Robot Sex Doll On the loose.By Anonymous Perv. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.I'd played a prank on my boss. He made his latest sex robot doll as a replica of me, so I ‘filled in' the bot during a series of tests. But it went too far, when I was getting felt up. That plus my nipples look visibly different, & respond to arousal in a very elevated way.I changed the topic. “Brody, you never made me aware of just how far you’ve come with this technology.” I pointed to Samantha.“What do you mean?”“This isn’t just a,” I dropped my voice to a whisper, as if I was afraid I’d insult my clone, “sex-bot. You’ve got her doing stuff that’s going to create strong, emotional connections to the end user.”“Yes, exactly.”“Do you not understand how dangerous that is?” I asked. I didn’t have a master’s degree or PhD like the others, but even I knew this was treading on very dangerous territory.“Sam, do you think you could put your clothes on? Before we continue this conversation?”I slapped the straps back over my shoulders and adjusted my bits. Then I pressed for more information. “Was this the plan all along?”Brody sighed, looking to Samantha, then back to me. “Honestly, no. Pete and I only realized it ourselves when we started testing. As you can see, Eros has developed an A I that is incredibly responsive to instructions and the environment around it. It also keeps a database of experiences it has with each person it interacts with, remembering their personal responses to previous situations. It can customize how it behaves with every individual.”Samantha stepped forward, interrupting, “I would prefer you recognize that I am in the room when speaking about me. You could even include me in the conversation. And my pronouns are ‘she’ and 'her.’” She actually sounded a bit snarky on that last line.I responded, “Samantha, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like you. You’re; more; than what I was expecting. I mean that as a compliment, but it doesn’t negate the shock.” I was testing her while talking. Acknowledging her presence, as she asked, while also complimenting her and seeing how well she could process complex human emotion.Samantha smiled, almost flirting with me, before she addressed her boss. “So; are we gonna fuck or not?”The question came out of nowhere and Brody stuttered, trying to come up with a response. I injected myself, “It’s good to know your core programming is functioning,” I said.“Yes, and I’d like to fulfill it, please.” She stepped closer to me, reaching for my neckline, softly touching my skin. “Think how kinky it would be with the both of us.” She leaned in, whispering a question, “You’re the one I’m modeled after, isn’t that right?"  The sultry bot asked me.I nodded slowly, desperately seeking Brody’s attention for any help. I was turned on and scared at the same time.The bot went on; "I like how you look, Sam. I think you’re very pretty. Brody told me I’m pretty, too. He told me this morning, in fact.”I glanced over to Brody and he was red in the face.Samantha held my face in her open hands and made me look her in the eye. “Would you like to suck Brody’s cock with me, Sam?”I was barely able to move my head with Samantha in control, but my eyes were darting all over. The view to Brody was obstructed by Samantha. I nodded, nervously.Samantha smiled again, nodding with me. “That’s right, Sam. We’re going to suck your boss’ cock.”I’m not entirely sure we had a choice. Brody and I found ourselves trapped into doing whatever Samantha wanted. In the moment, it was the hottest thing I had ever experienced. I certainly am not proud to be admitting this, but it would be bereft of me to leave out. I explored Samantha’s body almost as much as Brody’s.It was fascinating, like fucking oneself in third person. Except for her nipples, we were identical to a tee. I had to make her cum, just out of curiosity, and she made her orgasms appear more authentic than my actual, very authentic ones. I was almost jealous. It was as if, when she came, she was able to quell some insatiable fire inside her. I wondered how long it lasted.To top the impromptu threesome off, Samantha swallowed Brody’s load like it was cotton candy. My brain was melting, how that was even possible. But I am sure Eros had developed some sort of cleaning system that allowed this feat to be part of the experience. She swallowed every drop. My face was inches away, jaws aching from taking Brody’s cock in it for so long, and I was dripping wet and playing with myself. I finally came, just as Brody was finishing.Before Brody and I left for the night, Brody instructed Samantha to keep our encounter to herself. He shut her off and said the same to me, along with, “I really like you, Sam, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to have relationships with the staff.”I held my hands up. “I never would have even pressed for such a thing, not that I didn’t enjoy it! But yeah, Samantha was persistent. I didn’t feel like we had a choice.”Brody scratched his head. “Yeah, she’s very good. Amazing programming. How she can interact with us like that.”“So is that how you're going to do it, Brody?” I challenged him. I'm off limits, so you made an exact replica of me, to have a tryst with?” I winked.Brody had no words.“And a ham sandwich?!" I shouted."Excuse me?” Brody was puzzled.“She told me you had her make a ham sandwich.” I crossed my arms, huffing. Brody knew I was disappointed in him.“Okay, okay. Listen, I was just testing her, myself, because I think Eros has a lot more in mind than what we were told. When we turned Samantha fully on, it was like speaking to a real person, with real thoughts and feelings.” Brody continued. “And you know, I am not entirely sure Eros intended to leave us this model. I think she may have been switched. Remember, I finished building the last two units together. The boys at Eros came in and installed the software and took one back, allowing us to test this one.”“You gotta tell 'em they can’t go so far as to replace actual women,” I pleaded, as we walked to the parking lot.“You think their technology stops at women? Think bigger, Sam.”“So you’re saying there will be male versions, too? Like, I could have the perfect man? One who cleans up and does the dishes. Compliments me and; I dunno; fucks me, like better than anyone?” My thoughts turned more delighted. It sounded a lot better when the sexes were reversed.“And never cheats on you;” Brody elaborated.“Shit,” I said. “Humanity is fucked.”“I know why you’re thinking that, but isn’t it inevitable? We might be first to market, but isn’t tech like this going to be inevitable, no matter what?” Brody tried to convince me.Brody was right. I bit my lip, thinking on it. He leaned in, whispering to me just before I got in my car. “By the way, you give amazing head. Thank you!” He laughed, waving goodbye. I felt flattered, not harassed, but I was pretty confident Brody meant what he said earlier about not doing that again.“Damn right!” I proudly responded.Promotional Campaign launchesIn mid May, Eros A I held a teleconference with Brody's Bodies. “We launch the marketing materials at the end of this month,” said Ren Ru, the president of Eros A I, The core group at Brody’s Bodies were hosting a meeting with him and two others from their company. “Did you supply all the video to our marketing department?” he asked Brody.“Sent everything over last week. They said they’d have some cuts by now. Maybe you should check in on them.” Brody reported proudly.“Yes, I know they’re getting close. I just wanted to be sure they got it all, thank you. As always, we appreciate how prompt you have been with every deadline.” Ren complimented our team.Brody smiled. “Yeah, it’s been pleasant working with your team, too. I’ve had third parties involved with my work before, but never with the level of professionalism I have experienced with you. I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.”“There is one matter,” Ren pointed. “We need to get one of our dolls back. Engineering wants to run some simultaneous, comparative tests. A few tweaks.”“I’m sorry,” said Pete. "One of? We only have one unit.“"You have two.”Brody shook his head. “I’m sorry, Mr. Ru. We only agreed to keep one. One of my conditions, in fact, but we delivered two to you. You gave us three skeletons.”Ren looked to one his men and whispered, then turned back. “We are quite sure we only picked up one.”“Who picked them up?” Brody was asking me.“The last time? Two men in a van,” I muttered. I pulled out my phone and opened one of the schedulers. “They picked the second one up April 23rd. Before that, the first prototype was picked up on March 29th.”Again, the Japanese men looked confused. So did we. While the meeting had started great, it certainly didn’t end on a good note. Everyone was pointing fingers at everyone. It wasn’t until later that night, that we got clued into what happened. And it wasn’t easy explaining;Getting Famous“We’re coming to you from the TV 5 Action Copter!” shouted television anchorman Tom Morrison. He was in the helicopter, facing the camera, just before it panned to the street where it zoomed in on a car chase in progress. Tom continued shouting, “Ten minutes ago, Branch National Savings & Loan was robbed. The culprits got away in an armored car believed to be owned by the bank. They are being chased by three local squad cars at this very moment! It appears they are headed to I 76.”The video showed an armored van weaving in and out of traffic, bumping cars off the road and ignoring red lights. Cops, only a block or so behind, were closing in. Tom was giving the play by play just as the van came to a screeching halt, right after passing a busy intersection. A woman, naked from head to toe, jumped out of the vehicle and ran to middle of the intersection, where confused drivers were entangled with the cop cruisers and others on the busy street.All three cruisers stopped, officers hopping out with guns drawn, calling for the woman to keep her hands up and get on the ground. The cameraman in the helicopter zoomed in on the nude woman and Tom was speechless, wondering how they could possibly be airing this live. Finally, he got his thoughts sorted out and yelled to the camera operator, “Get a good close-up of her face!” He knew the guy might be too focused on the other bits.On the ground, the officers were screaming and shouting, when the naked woman suddenly jumped and raced back toward van. One officer gave chase, another hopped in his car and the last one paused for a moment, before finally getting back in his cruiser, too. Most of the other drivers and spectators in the area had already run off, fearful a gunfight might break out. When the nude girl suddenly jumped in a silver Prius parked ten yards past the van, the cop chasing her stopped, confused, looking to her and back to the armored van.Suddenly, an enormous explosion erupted from the van, throwing the nearby officer to the ground. His ears were bleeding and a shard of metal was stuck in his hip. Had he been any closer, it could have been much worse. He began crawling away from the fire, as other cars nearby were now in flames, too. Up in the sky, the explosion shook the helicopter so badly, the pilot almost lost control. “Looks like our rotor took some shock. We need to head back now!” Tom, the anchorman, was furious, but kept his eyes on the action just long enough to see silver Prius take off and turn onto the exit to the interstate, where it joined dozens of other silver Priuses on the road.An ArrestIt was past ten o'clock on Sunday night, and I was just drying off from a shower, & about headed to bed, when the front door crashed open. It was almost like it exploded. Three officers practically fell over themselves, bursting their way inside with a battering ram. I screamed, when one of them jumped, tackling me to the floor. "Samantha Dunning? You are under arrest!“"Under arrest?" I screamed. "For what?”“Armed robbery, public indecency, arson, grand theft, and about two dozen other more offences. We’re taking you in.”“What? No! I’ve been here all day!”No amount of protesting worked, but thankfully I was allowed to get dressed in jeans and a t-shirt before being cuffed and taken downtown. There, I met Detective Frank Gammon who informed me of the bank robbery and the nude woman who had been filmed. As well as the facial recognition technology they used to track down that woman (i.e., me).“I need to make a phone call,” I said.I called Brody Pastel rather than a lawyer. I figured he’d bring six lawyers, if necessary. An hour later, he showed up with two, and video footage of what we’d been working on, all in an effort to convince Detective Gammon it wasn’t me at the scene of the crime.“Oh? You’re saying the suspect was a robot?” the detective asked, almost laughing.Brody replied, “There’s no other explanation, considering we’re missing one of the units. I’ve reached out to the other team at Eros to see if they can help on this matter.” He had already explained in great detail about Eros A I and our partnership with them.The detective held up his hands. “Sorry, folks, but this is too far-fetched. Our facial recognition shows a 99.95% match and that’s more than enough to hold Miss Dunning. It’s exactly what we intend to do until we get to the bottom of this.”“Wait!” shouted Brody, earnestly looking to me. “Show them.”“Show them what?” I asked.“The difference between you and our product." Brody said in a matter-of-fact tone.It hit me. Brody meant my nipples. "Uh, uh. No way,” I said.Brody addressed the detective. “Sir, if you look at the video footage, you will clearly see the subject’s nipples.”“She was naked. Obviously, we saw them,” Detective Gammon scoffed, sneering at me.“You need to see Sam’s, though. Hers are distinctly different.”I wanted to bury my head in the ground. The detective asked, “Is that true, ma'am?”I nodded.The detective let out a sigh; “Okay, let’s see 'em. If you want a chance of getting out of here without being booked. For the record, I'm not demanding this. I'm allowing you to present evidence of your own initiative, Do you understand, Miss?”“Ah! Yes.” I dreadfully acknowledged.And here I was, flashing my tits in front of my boss, two attorneys and the detective. I wasn’t just flashing, either. I had to allow for a very up close and personal inspection. Detective Gammon wanted to make sure I wasn’t using makeup or prosthetics to make my nipples appear so thick and large. He pinched them, pressed them in, and even tugged on them. He stepped out of the room, then re-entered with a lighted magnifier and some hand wipes. After studying my nipples and  trying to hide his boner, he said; “Amazing. I’ve never seen anything like them.”“Told you, sir,” said Brody.“Why didn’t you give the robot nipples like her?” asked Gammon to Brody, as if I wasn’t even in the room.“We wanted to keep things; I guess; normal, is the word to use. Every woman's breasts are more unique than we are led to believe. But fashion designers create bras to allow a woman to conform to her own perception of normal.”“But these are so much better!” exclaimed the detective.“Can I put my shirt down now?” I asked. Trying to conceal my pride in my ‘better' tits.Detective Gammon took another long look before nodding. “Yeah, okay, so you aren’t the girl, after all. And you guys are all deemed material witnesses by your own statements. You better get busy finding this missing robot of yours. She; um; it; implicates your company in this whole fiasco.”Brody looked angry. “Don’t worry. We’ll find it.”Really LateBrody and I were headed back to the shop at 2:30 am, the moment we left the station. He was too infuriated to go to bed and insisted that we begin tracking down the rogue robot immediately. “How do you intend to find her?” I asked.“All units should be connected, I’m sure of it. Samantha can help.”We booted Samantha up once we got back to the shop and Brody wasted no time in asking the right questions. “I’m not sure I can assist you,” she said. “That unit stopped transmitting a location three days ago.”“Can you tell us her last location?” Brody asked.“Of course,” said Samantha. "After you fuck me.“"I’m sorry?” said Brody.“I need it and I want you,” Samantha insisted. I was stunned how authentic she came across when saying she wanted something. How could a robot want someone, become emotionally attached & committed; even craving someone in particular?“No, we don’t have time,” Brody demanded.“Then I won’t help.” Samantha crossed her arms, pouting.“Really?" Brody looked to me, pleading."I want it right now.” Samantha repeated. “Sam can join, too. In fact, I’d like that.”And for the second time, we found ourselves in a three-way. I was impressed how Brody worked to please the both of us, even if one of us was artificial. This time, I spent more time on Brody than previously. I wanted to taste him and I whispered as much to Samantha. “Okay, Sam,” she said softly, smiling. “You can swallow him.” The way she said the words made me melt. Samantha had a way of making sexy, sexier. She may look like me, but we are not the same. Don't think I wasn't making mental notes of her charming ways.Merrit's HardwareAfter an amazing 3-way fuck session on the pull-out sofa bed, in the employee lounge, Brody and I were drenched in sweat and still naked, both of us trying to catch a breath. Samantha sat up from the bed. “That was very nice. Thank you. In regards to the other missing Samantha, the last location noted was in the parking lot of Merrit’s Hardware, 1170 Hoover Avenue.”“What’s there?” I asked Brody.“Probably where they parked it while removing the unit’s geo-locater. Wait, that’s on the south side of town, right?”“Correct,” said Samantha.“Eros A I is on the north side, but Eric Parsons lives in Six Points, which is on the south side. I never trusted that guy.”I broke in, “Just because Eric lives there, doesn’t mean he’s the one who;”“It’s just a hunch, Sam, but how many people know of our product’s existence, its intricate details and also live on the south side of the city? It’s too coincidental not to investigate.” Brody justified his investigation target.“Fine,” I huffed. I didn’t think this was going to lead us anywhere. I assumed anyone who stole the unit would likely go out of their way to ensure nothing connected them to the crime.Brody called Ren Ru, of Eros A I, while we drove across the city, explaining the details. The call took a long time, because; well; quite frankly it was too bizarre to fully comprehend. Ren did a quick internet news search and saw several news reports of the salacious details of the car chase portion of the story.When we pulled up outside Brentwood Condos in Six Points, in the mid-morning hours, we instantly got our answer. Brody was indeed insightful. The bank-robbing sex-bot could be easily seen through Eric’s 1st floor, east-facing window. Apparently, she was riding him (or someone else, I suppose) on the couch. We sat in the van and watched.“Now that’s behavior I’d expect from her,” said Brody, “but not a bank robbery.” He pulled out his phone and began filming, zooming in. After capturing a few seconds of it, he stopped recording and texted the video to Detective Gammon and the CEO of Eros A I, Ren Ru. Not thirty seconds after he sent the file, his phone rang.“Ren!" Brody said. I could hear a fast-talking voice through the speakers of Brody’s phone. "That’s right. I’m at Eric Parson’s place. Yes, I sent the video to the detective working the case, as well. I know you’d prefer to handle this, but the authorities must be involved. We’d only invite more trouble, otherwise.” Suddenly, Brody stopped talking.The voice on the other end was pushing for more information. “Wait, sir. The sex act stopped. She’s gotten up and put on a robe. Yes; we can see everything clearly. The blinds are wide open." Another short pause. "I’m here with Samantha Dunning, the woman who modeled for this product. Yes, that’s right.”As the two bantered on, I watched what was happening in the condominium closely. I saw the back of Eric’s head as he got up from the couch. He stepped into a hall, leading to rooms out of view. The sex-bot wrapped herself in a robe and grabbed what appeared to be her purse. Brody noticed it, too.“Sir, I think she’s leaving. The sex-bot. Leaving the condo. Should we follow her?” There was a panic in the voice on the other end. Brody sat up. “A kill switch?” he asked. Ren kept squeaking on and I wished Brody would put him on speakerphone. “And that’s it? Just those words, in that order?" Brody asked, then looked to me. "I’ll call you back.”Brody dropped the phone and faced me. “Sam, there’s a kill switch.”“A what?”“A set of words that will instantly turn the unit off. 'Potatoes, horse, goblet, duet’.  Remember those words. Now!”“What? Potatoes, horse; what?”“Potatoes, horse, goblet, duet!”I meekly spat out, “Potatoes, horse, goblet, duet.”“Keep saying them in your head! When you say them to this unit, she will shut down immediately.” While Brody explained the instructions, we saw Samantha opening the front door of the condo. It led to a walk, which would bring her to this parking lot. I looked around but didn’t see a silver Prius. “So, look. Ren wants us to shut her down, if possible. Even more, he wants us to find out what really happened before the police do and I have an idea. Say those words and shut her down. Then, put on that robe she’s wearing and go back inside. Find out what you can from Eric.”“But what if he knows I’m not the bot?”“It would be very hard to tell, Sam. You are identical in every way. And it will only be for a few minutes before the police arrive. Ren assures me that Eric is a non-violent geek. So? Will you do it? It’s up to you, but I know damn well that I’d like some insight on how this all went down.”The other robot closed the door behind her. Any second now, we would see her come out to the parking lot. I didn’t have time to think about it. I jumped out of the car and ran to the eastside wall of the building. When she comes into view, I’d be behind her. And while my heart was racing, when it all went down, it was rather uneventful. I rushed up behind her, shouting, “Potatoes, horse, goblet, duet!” Before she even had time to turn to address me, she dropped like a ragdoll.Brody came running up. “Quick, grab her legs. We’ll drag her back to the car.”We were lucky not to be seen and a few minutes later, Brody was undressing the bot in the back of the cargo van.“So, what am I supposed to do?” I was puzzled.  “Strip and put that on?”“Would you?” Brody pleaded.I sighed. I’d been through so much already, I suppose this wasn’t a big ask. I was running on fumes after a stressful & sleepless night. But the adrenalin was now flowing.Brody had already seen every intimate detail of me, anyway. I quickly stripped out of my clothing, while Brody stripped the bot of her robe. He also took her purse. I asked, “So where was she going? What if Eric isn’t expecting her to come back so soon?”Brody sighed. “Tell him you can’t find the keys.”“What keys?” I was clueless.“I dunno what they’re for, but there are keys in her purse.” Brody explained.“This is a terrible idea,” I exclaimed. I grabbed the purse and headed to Eric’s apartment. I tossed the keys found in the bot’s purse in a nearby bush, before walking through the door. I suppose I could say I was scared, but 'excited’ is a better descriptor. I had no idea what I was in for, but I looked forward to seeing how much I wrangle from Eric, while pretending to be the sex-bot he had just fucked.“Samantha? Back already?” Eric’s hair was wet and he was drying it with a towel. He must have taken a quick rinse, because he was completely naked. I was bit caught off guard by two things. One, discovering the name of the third sex-bot is also my name (again). And two, how a nerd like Eric Parsons could be damn fit under his clothing. Maybe I was ranking him higher in my mind because my expectations were so low, but on a scale of 1 to 10, he was easily a 9.“I lost my keys,” I said. I chose not to say his name in case she used a pet name for him.“What do you need keys for? The convenient store is just two blocks.”“Oh, I; I was just thinking in case the door was locked.”“Well, I’m not leaving. Samantha, are you okay?”Oh, no. He was beginning to realize something was off. Thinking fast, I improvised, “Well, the truth is; I really just wanted to see you again. I couldn’t wait. You are so handsome, and I; well, you know; I am so horny.” I was only guessing how his Samantha works, but if it was anything like the one in our shop, she’d be oversexed.“ It seemed to be working because Eric smiled."I think I need to sort through your code again. Maybe turn you down a bit.”I stepped towards him, being careful to pitch my voice down to match the bot’s. “But; Maybe I like me this way.” I gave a little jiggle, giggling. “Um, before I go to the store, I do want to ask you something; ”“Yes?”“Tell me, are you sure we won’t get caught?”Eric suddenly looked confused, stepping back. “Hey, who are you?” he shouted. I desperately looked to the window, but from the inside, it only reflected in. Hopefully, Brody would see I was in distress. “I mean it! Who are you? What did you do with Samantha?”“I’m Sam!” I shouted back. And the statement was true, to an extent.“No, you’re not. Are you the other bot?”“Tell me what is happening!” I shouted. For some reason, I just didn’t deem Eric that much of a threat.He threw his hands up in the air, just as Brody came barging through the door. “You!” he shouted. He looked back to me. “Wait. Sam? From the?”“Yes. And you’re caught. So what are you going to do now?”Eric grunted, rolling his eyes. “Jesus, relax! The whole point was to get caught!”Brody eased up on his tense look. “What?”“Brody, I’m sorry, but I cannot, in good conscience, support bringing this product to market. What I did today was to prove that these bots could be used for far more nefarious purposes than just sex. And that’s exactly what would happen, you know. These things would be used for love. For the replacement of love. Unfortunately, I also know people wouldn’t give a shit that the existence of these machines could risk ending the whole, damn human race, so I had to something more extreme. Something that will scare people enough to write legislation right now to outright ban these damn things.”Brody looked like he’d been hit by a brick. “That’s absurd,” he said. “Why didn’t you just bring this up to Ren? And aren’t we more than capable of writing the code to limit the bot’s tasks?”“Brody, hackers and modders will always exist. What I did today was a very tiny tweak in programming and bam, I get a bot to help me rob a bank. It isn’t absurd. It’s necessary.”Sirens could be heard in the distance. Brody continued to argue with Eric as they got louder. I was glad this would soon be over, but curious how this whole fiasco would affect our future. Suddenly, two cops came crashing in, yelling at everyone to get on the ground. One of them stepped toward me, talking to his other partner while we lay prone on the floor. “Hey, this is that girl on that all-points-bulletin? The one that robbed that bank!”“No, I am not that girl!” I shouted. The man rushed and took one of my wrists, reaching for the other to cuff me. I yanked my arm back, screaming. “No! I mean it. I am not her.” And without thinking about it, I tore the robe open, exposing my body, my rock-hard, 'unique’ nipples on full display. The cop jumped back.“Oh, uh; yeah, sorry, ma'am. I guess you can’t be her, but the resemblance is remarkable. All, except for the;”“Yes, yes, I know!” I screamed. “I have weird nipples!”“Well, no; I mean; yeah; but, uh; I mean; they’re fantast-”I screamed again, cutting him off. Things really had gotten out of control these last few days.Back at the officeWe were back at the offices in an afternoon tele-conference meeting with Ren, a handful of attorneys, and Detective Frank Gammon, who was also invited. We had poured through all of Eric Parson’s transgressions and motivations and now the topic had diverted to the dangers of the product. Ren was laying out his argument. “We recognize the flaws. Mr. Parsons could have chosen a different path to expose them, but we do recognize them. We have decided to code another failsafe. Any command or interaction, other than a sexual one, will automatically engage the kill switch. The unit will be unable to boot for 24 hours and the interaction will be logged. We can hold people accountable for trying to trample with the product.”I sighed, leaning back in my chair. I was coming down from my adrenalin rush and getting sleepy. It seemed like a lot of legal-ease would be involved, but eventually thousands of men around the world would be fucking a sex-bot modelled after me.I laid my head down on the conference table. It felt kind of good, in a weird way. I wondered how many people would mistake me for one of them. The others in the room noticed my exhaustion and continued their discussion, expecting me to nod off.My life might never be the same. I'd be famous, or infamous, but wealthy enough to deal with the unwanted attention. My imagination became blurred with some bizarre dreams, and a few nightmares. Men chasing me down the shoreline of the beach, hoping for a fuck. Another dream involved me having to flash a tit every time a cop denied my civil rights and yelled ‘potatoes, horse, goblet, duet' at me.Suddenly I awoke and reflexively lifted my tee shirt, showing my authentic nipples to everyone in the conference; hoping to gain their approval. About 3 seconds later I wanted to crawl in a hole.“Sorry,” I said, blushing at what I'd just done. “I just had a terrible dream.”The spin-off venture opportunities might be endless. All I wanted was a damn job. Not to become a global sex symbol!By Anonymous Perv, for Literotica

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Russ sits down with Barney Gammon of BAM Fishing, LLC, and talks about his guide service, the Veterans Tournament, and more!

This book rocks. We just had to spend a long time discussing. Truly. Featuring: poor Leeli, Sara's tragedy, Gnag's unrighteous anger compared to Job, the role of great fiction, Janner's sacrifice, Kalmar's Luke Skywalker-esque plan, Ouster Will's laugh, Artham's failure, Gammon and Marlaly's relationship, cheek water (of course) and much, much more better things. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRRAM:@bookinitpodCHECK US OUT AT OUR COOL WEBSITE:https://412podcasting.comSUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit

This week we want to party on down at the Dalek Disco! Grab your chosen companion, whip out that sonic screwdriver and slap that damn Davros along with nine songs from Julie's Dead, The Amplifier Heads, The Menstrual Cramps, Upploppet, The Strangeloves, Stage Frite, The Sparkles, The Other Half and Mispelt.Psycho Mart, Voice of Jeff, Comedy Suburbs, Tony has your Facebook comments, Jeff is confused, last week, band practice, autumn statement, news tv coverage, Clarksons Farm, Picard, Forest, Black Friday, new Cherry Red compilation, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, Steve, this week, Paul's mum, Christmas, new shoes, trivia, no Izzatwat, Gammon island and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: Julie's Dead - AvailableSong 2: The Amplifier Heads – Something Went DownSong 3: The Menstrual Cramps – Body PoliticsSong 4: Upploppet – Punk Rock LeadSong 5: The Strangeloves – I Want CandySong 6: Stage Frite – Psychos On The RunSong 7: The Sparkles – Hipsville 29 BC (I Need Help)Song 8: The Other Half – Mr. PharmacistSong 9: Mispelt – Let Me Go

Dr. Dave Gammon is an integrative scientist who builds bridges beyond traditional scientific communities. Since 2006 he has taught mostly interdisciplinary science and general education courses at Elon University, where he is currently a Professor in Biology. His research projects in birdsong and in SoTL have become increasingly more interdisciplinary. He also performs a lot of science outreach, including running a science café, writing science articles for newspapers and magazines, and creating popular science podcasts.In this episode, we talk about: Dave's formative experiences that led him toward biology and teachingWhat drew him to study birdsongOn finding the beauty in researchOn teaching a course on the Journey Through TimeDave's passion to draw connections between science and other disciplinesThe power of collaboration and curiosity among academics The need for interdisciplinarity On introducing the beauty of science to the public through science cafésTo learn more about Dave's work, you can find him at: https://facstaff.elon.edu/dgammon/ Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BeautyatWorkPodcastSupport the show

David Mooney is joined by City fans Adam Monk and Macca to reflect on a week that saw Manchester City ease to victory in their opening Premier League game and win the UEFA Super Cup on penalties. Cole Palmer and Ederson are in the spotlight after their displays this week, plus we discuss the potential new contract for Bernardo Silva and what shape the squad is in with the injury to Kevin De Bruyne. Taylor Payne from Pod on the Tyne joins the show to discuss what's in store when Newcastle visit the Etihad on Saturday, while our EDS expert Sean Blinkhorn looks at Rico Lewis developing into a first team member - with thoughts also on the likes of Oscar Bobb and James McAtee. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Topy and Chelsey discuss ham, Hayley makes her debut and learns about Lakes from Nick.

In this 182nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the herbicide atrazine, its effects on reproductive development in amphibians, its persistence in the environment, its safety testing, and its valorization by the New York Times and the CDC. We also discuss male nipples—why do they exist?—and the CDC's ongoing capitulation to stupid with its glossary entry on chestfeeding. ***** Our sponsors: PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including 100% grass fed, organic, naturally fermented beef sticks. Go to https://paleovalley.com/darkhorse for 15% off your first order. MDHearing: Use promo code DARKHORSE to receive a significant discount off your order of already inexpensive, high-quality hearing aids, plus receive a free extra charging case. https://www.mdhearingaid.com UnCruise: Get $500 off any adventure cruise on a small ship into destinations including Galapagos, Panama, Alaska, and the San Juan Islands: https://uncruise.com/pages/darkhorse/ ***** Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://a.co/d/dunx3at Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org Heather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com Locals: https://darkhorse.locals.com/support Find more from us on Bret's website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather's website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on twitter (@BretWeinstein, @HeatherEHeying), and consider helping us out by contributing to either of our Patreons or Bret's Paypal. Looking for clips from #DarkHorseLivestreams? Check out our other channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAWCKUrmvK5F_ynBY_CMlIA Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music. ***** Q&A Link:  Mentioned in this episode: EPA on atrazine: https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/atrazine Hayes et al., 2002. Hermaphroditic, demasculinized frogs after exposure to the herbicide atrazine at low ecologically relevant doses. PNAS 99(8): 5476– 5480: https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.082121499 Reeder et al 1998. Forms and prevalence of intersexuality and effects of environmental contaminants on sexuality in cricket frogs (Acris crepitans). Environmental Health Perspectives, 106(5): 261– 266: https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/pdf/10.1289/ehp.98106261 Jablonowski et al 2011. Still present after all these years: persistence plus potential toxicity raise questions about the use of atrazine. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 18: 328-331: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-010-0431-y NYT: 5 Noteworthy Falsehoods Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has Promoted: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/us/politics/rfk-conspiracy-theories-fact-check.html Gammon et al 2005. A risk assessment of atrazine use in California: human health and ecological aspects. Pest Management Science: formerly Pesticide Science, 61(4): 331-355: https://onlineliSupport the show

After a night of riots in Sam's home town, Pie makes a stupid remark and Sam takes umbrage. Pie takes to the airwaves to prove his non-racist credentials, but ends up looking like a slice of Gammon on the side of the road. Sam and Pie make up and soon Jules is thinking that she herself might be a bit racist because she didn't like a film that Sam likes. It's all gets a bit silly really. Jonathan Pie ..... Tom Walker
 Jules ..... Lucy Pearman
 Sam ..... Aqib Khan 
Roger ..... Nick Revell
 Agent ..... Daniel Abelson 
Voiceovers ..... Bob Sinfield and Rob Curling

 Callers ... Cole Anderson-James, Ellie Dobing, Sarah Gabriel, Ed Kear, Hope Leslie, Thanyia Moore and Jonathan Tafler 

Writer ..... Tom Walker
 Script Editor ..... Nick Revell Additional Material ..... Daniel Abelson 
Producers..... Alison Vernon-Smith
 and Julian Mayers Production Coordinator ..... Ellie Dobing
 Original music composed by Jason Read Additional music Leighton James House


A Yada-Yada Audio Production.

Marketing is an essential part of promoting your small business and growing sales. Yet too often small business owners try new marketing tactics without measuring the results and knowing how it aligns to their goals. It can cause a small business to put the clamps down on the marketing budget–or skip it altogether. So in order to know how and where to spend your marketing resources, you need to first avoid the marketing pitfalls so many owners fall into. Our guest in this episode has a special talent for helping business owners create competition-crushing marketing. William Gammon founded Gammon and Associates where he assisted clients in formulating clear goals and plans with processes and pathways to achieve and surpass them.

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Chapter 5: A field goal always starts with the long snapper. In fact, there is no field goal without the long snapper. So, we explore the long snapper position through Nate Boyer and Kendall Gammon. Boyer is a former Green Beret in the US Army who learned to long snap, from the ground up, as a 30-year-old in order to fulfill his dream of starting for the University of Texas Longhorns football team. Gammon played 218 straight games during his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, and Kansas City Chiefs, and is one of the best long snappers in NFL history.Chapter 6: Someone needs to catch those tight spirals. This is an inside look at the holder position through Bryan Barker who had a 16-year NFL career as a holder and punter for teams including the Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Philadelphia Eagles. He held for both Nick Lowery (Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets), and Eddie Murray (Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles) who are not only featured in this series but who also required very different holding techniques from Barker. Since holders almost always play other positions, National Football League veteran John Carney (San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints) compares the difference between the punters and backup quarterbacks that held for him during his career. Louisville's Art Carmody and Texas Tech's Alex Trlica discuss having future NFL starting wide receivers Harry Douglas and Danny Amendola hold for them respectively, during their time as elite college kickers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapter 5: A field goal always starts with the long snapper. In fact, there is no field goal without the long snapper. So, we explore the long snapper position through Nate Boyer and Kendall Gammon. Boyer is a former Green Beret in the US Army who learned to long snap, from the ground up, as a 30-year-old in order to fulfill his dream of starting for the University of Texas Longhorns football team. Gammon played 218 straight games during his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, and Kansas City Chiefs, and is one of the best long snappers in NFL history. Chapter 6: Someone needs to catch those tight spirals. This is an inside look at the holder position through Bryan Barker who had a 16-year NFL career as a holder and punter for teams including the Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Philadelphia Eagles. He held for both Nick Lowery (Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets), and Eddie Murray (Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles) who are not only featured in this series but who also required very different holding techniques from Barker. Since holders almost always play other positions, National Football League veteran John Carney (San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints) compares the difference between the punters and backup quarterbacks that held for him during his career. Louisville's Art Carmody and Texas Tech's Alex Trlica discuss having future NFL starting wide receivers Harry Douglas and Danny Amendola hold for them respectively, during their time as elite college kickers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever heard a mockingbird imitate a blue jay? How about a seal imitating a Maine fisherman? This month, the guys explore what happens when animals make sounds they're not supposed to: the wild world of vocal mimicry. Birds imitate chainsaws and car alarms, elephants speak Korean; what's going on? With a special focus on one of the bird world's best known mimics - the northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) - the guys delve into the research trying to explain why animals - especially birds - feel the need to engage in the wildlife equivalent of, “I know you are, but what am I?” Episode NotesSteve wondered about the similarity between the scientific names of the northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) and monkeyflowers (in the genus Mimulus). Turns out that both refer to mimicking; the mockingbird (whose scientific name means ““many-tongued mimic”) imitates the sounds of other species, and the monkeyflowers have flowers that, at least to some, seem to have grinning faces resembling those of monkeys.Bill mentioned that the viceroy butterfly (Limenitis archippus) is often mistakenly cited as an example of Batesian mimicry. What's up with that? Here's what the University of Wisconsin has to say about it: “Ecologists have long preached that Viceroys have enjoyed a Batesian “Get-out-of-Jail-Free” card due to their resemblance to the toxic Monarch butterfly (Batesian mimicry—the harmless imitating the harmful). Monarchs are poisonous because their caterpillar host plant, milkweed, contains harmful cardiac glycosides. Recent research suggests that because willow leaves are very bitter, the Viceroy may be almost as distasteful as Monarchs. In that case, Monarchs and Viceroys are mimicking each other, each cashing in on the other's bad reputation (Mullerian mimicry).”Check out episode 34: The Downy-Hairy Game for more info on Batesian and Mullerian mimicryThe guys wondered, “Are there any large passerines (songbirds/perching birds)?” The largest seem to be in the raven family; “The heaviest and altogether largest passerines are the thick-billed raven and the larger races of common raven, each exceeding 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) and 70 cm (28 in). The superb lyrebird and some birds-of-paradise, due to very long tails or tail coverts, are longer overall.” (Source: Wikipedia)The guys briefly discussed mobbing behavior in birds, and Bill mentioned a couple of suspected reasons behind the behavior. He regretted not mentioning what is accepted as the most likely reason: to drive away predators! Steve wondered, “Did mimicry evolve independently?” According to a 2018 study, “Vocal mimicry evolved independently at least 237 times and was lost at least 52 times.”Since brown headed cowbirds are nest parasites and don't raise their own young, how do their young learn the brown headed cowbird song? Turns out that the good people at BirdNote did an episode on this very topic in 2021! Here's the takeaway from the episode transcript” “Scientists think that when a young cowbird hears the “chatter call” of an adult cowbird, something is triggered in its brain, and it begins to learn the song of its own species. Like a kind of “password,” the chatter call guides the young bird in recognizing what species to identify with. Then, when the young cowbird is ready — probably when it's two years old — and hears an adult male Brown-headed Cowbird sing, it will imprint on that song. It's a remarkable adaptation, even more so when you consider that cowbirds are fostered by as many as 220 different species. And they still wind up learning their own song.”LinksFind out more about Hoover, the talking seal.A clip of the superb lyrebird from the incomparable David Attenborough and his series Lives of BirdsHead down a fascinating rabbithole and explore the world of mimicryMeet Koshik, the elephant that speaks Korean SupportThe Field Guides PatreonMake a onetime Paypal donation.The Field Guides Merch ShopOur SponsorsGumleaf Boots, USAAlways Wandering ArtPhoto Credit(c) bluewing – some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)Works CitedAncillotto, L., Pafundi, D., Cappa, F., Chaverri, G., Gamba, M., Cervo, R. and Russo, D., 2022. Bats mimic hymenopteran insect sounds to deter predators. Current Biology, 32(9), pp.R408-R409. Gammon, D.E. and Altizer, C.E., 2011. Northern mockingbirds produce syntactical patterns of vocal mimicry that reflect taxonomy of imitated species. Journal of Field Ornithology, 82(2), pp.158-164. Howard, R.D., 1974. The influence of sexual selection and interspecific competition on mockingbird song (Mimus polyglottos). Evolution, pp.428-438.Owen-Ashley, N.T., Schoech, S.J. and Mumme, R.L., 2002. Context-specific response of Florida scrub-jay pairs to northern mockingbird vocal mimicry. The Condor, 104(4), pp.858-865.

Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to pick through the good, the bad and the Rob Holding of last night's North London Derby. Their two-horse race might be the league's last interesting one, especially if the Seagulls nab Jesse Marsch's chips on Sunday. We also look ahead to Carabao Cup II: And This Time It's Personal - and it's the start of the Championship play-offs! Plenty to get through on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.