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The science that studies the lands, the features, the inhabitants and the phenomena of the Earth

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The P.T. Entrepreneur Podcast
Ep856 | What We Learned From 200 Cash-Based PTs With Yves Gege

The P.T. Entrepreneur Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 54:10


Cash PT Trends 2025: What We Learned in Dallas + The New Industry Report In this episode, Doc Danny Matta and Yves Gege unpack takeaways from their Dallas live event and preview PT Biz's new Cash PT Industry Report. They cover what's working now across pure cash, hybrid, and out-of-network models; why continuity and small-group training are surging; and how the talent market is shifting as more solo owners choose to join established cash clinics. Quick Ask Help us move toward the mission of adding $1B in cash-based services to our profession: share this episode with a clinician friend or post it to your IG stories and tag Danny—he'll reshare it. Episode Summary From beginners to builders: PT Biz events now draw ~200 owners focused on scaling, not just getting started. No single “right” model: Cash-only, hybrid, out-of-network, Medicare-focused, and gym-like setups can all work—business principles drive success. Continuity is up: Many clinics now get 20–40%+ of monthly visits from recurring performance/wellness work—stabilizing revenue. Small-group training wins: Huge LTV and stick rate; still underused (only ~¼ of clinics are doing it). Talent trend: More solo owners are approaching larger cash clinics for roles with culture, mentorship, and intrapreneurship tracks. Reality check on pay: Compensation must tie to the revenue a provider can generate; entitlement ≠ value creation. Macro shift: Rising deductibles & wellness demand push all clinics to add self-pay services—cash PT is no longer fringe. Live Event Takeaways Owner mindset: Conversations have matured—hiring, leadership, profitability, systems, and scaling to $100k–$200k/month per site. Market fit varies: Geography, payer mix, and demographics dictate whether to stay pure cash, add OON, or blend Medicare. Community compounding: Member-to-member playbooks (what worked, what didn't) are often the most valuable part of events. The Industry Report: What to Watch Continuity growth: Bigger clinics show higher % of recurring visits, needing fewer new evals to fill schedules. Underutilized small groups: High demand among “post-injury but not gym-ready” clients; strong margins and retention. Diversified offers: Performance, strength, and longevity programs de-risk revenue and increase lifetime value. Small-Group Training: Why It Works Checks the boxes: Strength, mobility, accountability, and community—with clinicians nearby if issues arise. Cost-effective for clients: Often similar to PT weekly or personal training—but with better adherence and social glue. Team friendly: Therapists enjoy variety and fewer notes; can be delivered by PTs or trained coaches under clinical oversight. Career Pathways & The “Unemployable” Test Two good options: Go all-in on ownership or join a high-performing cash clinic as an intrapreneur (clinic director, partner track). Value first, then ask: Promotions/partnerships follow demonstrated impact, not tenure. Reputation compounds. Pro Tips You Can Use This Month Launch continuity now: Create 1–2 simple monthly options (e.g., strength + mobility; return-to-sport). Pilot a small group: 4–8 clients, 2x/week, 8 weeks. Price for value, track retention, collect testimonials. Map your model: List your market realities (Medicare, Tricare, local payer rates, boomer density) before choosing cash/hybrid. Hire from the doers: Prioritize applicants who've tried solo—“batteries included,” better respect for business realities. Benchmark & iterate: Compare your prices, packages, and continuity % to the industry report; fix one lever each month. Notable Quotes “There isn't one right model—principles win. Leads in, lifetime value up, recruit well, lead well.” “Continuity compacts the snowball. When 30–40% of your visits are recurring, everything gets easier.” “If you want stability without owning every problem, be an intrapreneur—create value, then opportunities chase you.” Action Items Download the Cash PT Industry Report and benchmark your prices, packages, and continuity %. Sketch a small-group pilot (who it's for, schedule, price, progression) and pre-sell 6–8 spots. Define two continuity offers with clear outcomes and a simple monthly cadence. Write a one-page model map for your area (payers, demographics, demand) and choose cash-only vs hybrid accordingly. Programs Mentioned Clinical Rainmaker: Systems to get you full-time in your clinic. Mastermind: Scale space, team, and operations. PT Biz Part-Time to Full-Time 5-Day Challenge (Free): Expenses, visit targets, pricing, 3 paths to go full-time, and a one-page plan. Resources & Links PT Biz Website Free 5-Day PT Biz Challenge Cash PT Industry Report: Download on the PT Biz site. About the Hosts: Doc Danny Matta—staff PT, active-duty military PT, cash-practice founder & exit; now helping 1,000+ clinicians start, grow, and scale with PT Biz. Yves Gege—cash-practice owner and PT Biz co-founder focused on systems, leadership, and scaling.

The Blossoming Moms Show
Inner Geography 2/6

The Blossoming Moms Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 17:15


  In Week 2 of Fault Lines, Dr. Blossom unpacks how pressure can become a source of clarity instead of collapse. You'll learn to recognize your body's signals early, respond with steadiness, and use challenge as a catalyst for grounded growth. Contact: hello@drjenniferblossom.com  IG: @drjenniferblossom  THE SECOND BLOOM JOURNAL Nervous System Assessment

Awaken Community
October 5_Theology of Place: How Geography Shapes Faith

Awaken Community

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 34:38


Awaken begins another new series exploring the impact that geography has on communities of faith. Pastor Micah begins by looking at Acts 17:16-34 and the apostle Paul engaging with different cultures. The gospel is spacious enough to engage culture with respect, curiosity, and creativity.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Book review: Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 4:10


Gyles Beckford reviews Prisoners of Geography: 10-Year Anniversary Edition by Tim Marshall.

Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
2346 FBF: The Implications of America's Past, Present & Future with Peter Zeihan Author of ‘The Accidental Superpower'

Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 48:13


This Flashback Friday is from episode 442, published last November 22, 2014 Geography and demographic patterns prove their importance in the discussions featured on today's Creating Wealth Show. Jason Hartman talks to Peter Zeihan, author of The Accidental Superpower, about the many factors which have affected the economic and social growth of America and several other vital world powers. They consider topics from China's one-child policy, the comparative strength of the dollar and the how the future looks in terms of oil production and 3D printing.    Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

New Books Network
Jen Rose Smith, "Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic" (Duke UP, 2025)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 61:22


Ice animates the look and feel of climate change. It is melting faster than ever before, causing social upheaval among northern coastal communities and disrupting a more southern, temperate world as sea levels rise. Economic, academic, and activist stakeholders are increasingly focused on the unsettling potential of ice as they plan for a future shaped by rapid transformation.  Yet, in Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic (Duke UP, 2025), Jen Rose Smith demonstrates that ice has always been at the center of making sense of the world. Ice as homeland is often at the heart of Arctic and sub-Arctic ontologies, cosmologies, and Native politics. Reflections on ice have also long been a constitutive element of Western political thought, but it often privileges a pristine or empty “nature” stripped of power relations.  Smith centers ice to study race and indigeneity by investigating ice relations as sites and sources of analysis that are bound up with colonial and racial formations as well as ice geographies beyond those formations. Smith asks, How is ice a racialized geography and imaginary, and how does it also exceed those frameworks? Works mentioned in the episode: Darcie Bernhardt, an Inuvialuk/Gwichin artist from Tuktuyaaqtuuq whose work is on the cover of Jen Rose Smith's book, Ice Geographies. “The Arctic is Not White” by asinnajaq in Inuit Art Quarterly, 35 (4), Winter 2022. Borealis, by Aisha Sabatini Sloan Jen Rose Smith is an Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies and Geography at the University of Washington. She is a dAXunhyuu (Eyak, Alaska Native) geographer interested in the intersections of coloniality, race, and indigeneity.  Chrystel Oloukoï is an Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Washington, Seattle. Their upcoming manuscript, black nocturnal explores imaginations of the night in Lagos and the afterlives of colonial technologies of temporal discipline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Native American Studies
Jen Rose Smith, "Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic" (Duke UP, 2025)

New Books in Native American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 61:22


Ice animates the look and feel of climate change. It is melting faster than ever before, causing social upheaval among northern coastal communities and disrupting a more southern, temperate world as sea levels rise. Economic, academic, and activist stakeholders are increasingly focused on the unsettling potential of ice as they plan for a future shaped by rapid transformation.  Yet, in Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic (Duke UP, 2025), Jen Rose Smith demonstrates that ice has always been at the center of making sense of the world. Ice as homeland is often at the heart of Arctic and sub-Arctic ontologies, cosmologies, and Native politics. Reflections on ice have also long been a constitutive element of Western political thought, but it often privileges a pristine or empty “nature” stripped of power relations.  Smith centers ice to study race and indigeneity by investigating ice relations as sites and sources of analysis that are bound up with colonial and racial formations as well as ice geographies beyond those formations. Smith asks, How is ice a racialized geography and imaginary, and how does it also exceed those frameworks? Works mentioned in the episode: Darcie Bernhardt, an Inuvialuk/Gwichin artist from Tuktuyaaqtuuq whose work is on the cover of Jen Rose Smith's book, Ice Geographies. “The Arctic is Not White” by asinnajaq in Inuit Art Quarterly, 35 (4), Winter 2022. Borealis, by Aisha Sabatini Sloan Jen Rose Smith is an Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies and Geography at the University of Washington. She is a dAXunhyuu (Eyak, Alaska Native) geographer interested in the intersections of coloniality, race, and indigeneity.  Chrystel Oloukoï is an Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Washington, Seattle. Their upcoming manuscript, black nocturnal explores imaginations of the night in Lagos and the afterlives of colonial technologies of temporal discipline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

New Books in Environmental Studies
Jen Rose Smith, "Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic" (Duke UP, 2025)

New Books in Environmental Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 61:22


Ice animates the look and feel of climate change. It is melting faster than ever before, causing social upheaval among northern coastal communities and disrupting a more southern, temperate world as sea levels rise. Economic, academic, and activist stakeholders are increasingly focused on the unsettling potential of ice as they plan for a future shaped by rapid transformation.  Yet, in Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic (Duke UP, 2025), Jen Rose Smith demonstrates that ice has always been at the center of making sense of the world. Ice as homeland is often at the heart of Arctic and sub-Arctic ontologies, cosmologies, and Native politics. Reflections on ice have also long been a constitutive element of Western political thought, but it often privileges a pristine or empty “nature” stripped of power relations.  Smith centers ice to study race and indigeneity by investigating ice relations as sites and sources of analysis that are bound up with colonial and racial formations as well as ice geographies beyond those formations. Smith asks, How is ice a racialized geography and imaginary, and how does it also exceed those frameworks? Works mentioned in the episode: Darcie Bernhardt, an Inuvialuk/Gwichin artist from Tuktuyaaqtuuq whose work is on the cover of Jen Rose Smith's book, Ice Geographies. “The Arctic is Not White” by asinnajaq in Inuit Art Quarterly, 35 (4), Winter 2022. Borealis, by Aisha Sabatini Sloan Jen Rose Smith is an Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies and Geography at the University of Washington. She is a dAXunhyuu (Eyak, Alaska Native) geographer interested in the intersections of coloniality, race, and indigeneity.  Chrystel Oloukoï is an Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Washington, Seattle. Their upcoming manuscript, black nocturnal explores imaginations of the night in Lagos and the afterlives of colonial technologies of temporal discipline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Last Call Trivia Podcast
#199 - What Would You Title Your Memoir?

Last Call Trivia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 42:05


Episode #199 of the Last Call Trivia Podcast begins with a round of general knowledge questions. Then, we're getting down to today's theme round of “All About That Bass” Trivia!Round OneThe game starts off with a Games Trivia question about a popular variety of a specific card game, perhaps best known for its computerized version.Next, we have a Slogans Trivia question that asks the Team to identify a magazine given a tagline it used.The first round concludes with a Music Trivia question about a musician who had their biggest hit with a 1999 song originally intended for George Michael.Bonus QuestionToday's Bonus Question is a follow-up to the Music Trivia question from the first round.Round TwoAre you down to get down? Then you're in luck, because we've got a themed round of “All About That Bass” Trivia coming right up!The second round begins with a Music Trivia question about a quote Robby Krieger said in reference to his band.Next, we have a Books Trivia question that asks the Team to identify the famous bass player based on the title of their memoir.Round Two concludes with an Origins Trivia about the story behind one of Sublime's songs.Final QuestionWe've reached the Final Question of the game, and today's category of choice is Geography. We're heading out west!For today's Final, the Trivia Team is asked to place five California cities in geographical order from north to south.Visit lastcalltrivia.com to learn more about hosting your own ultimate Trivia event!

Road Trip Trivia
Geography-from Trivia Factory

Road Trip Trivia

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 5:34 Transcription Available


10 questions about famous people from the chapter WHERE from the book Trivia Factory by David L. Faucheux. Buy the book by clicking on this link https://www.dldbooks.com/davidfaucheux/Thanks so much for listening, and thank you, David! Send in your requests for Thursdays to ally@allylane.comPlease donate to our fundraiser at https://thebigbitterball.eventbrite.ca. Click on the DONATE button. 

New Books in Geography
Jen Rose Smith, "Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic" (Duke UP, 2025)

New Books in Geography

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 61:22


Ice animates the look and feel of climate change. It is melting faster than ever before, causing social upheaval among northern coastal communities and disrupting a more southern, temperate world as sea levels rise. Economic, academic, and activist stakeholders are increasingly focused on the unsettling potential of ice as they plan for a future shaped by rapid transformation.  Yet, in Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic (Duke UP, 2025), Jen Rose Smith demonstrates that ice has always been at the center of making sense of the world. Ice as homeland is often at the heart of Arctic and sub-Arctic ontologies, cosmologies, and Native politics. Reflections on ice have also long been a constitutive element of Western political thought, but it often privileges a pristine or empty “nature” stripped of power relations.  Smith centers ice to study race and indigeneity by investigating ice relations as sites and sources of analysis that are bound up with colonial and racial formations as well as ice geographies beyond those formations. Smith asks, How is ice a racialized geography and imaginary, and how does it also exceed those frameworks? Works mentioned in the episode: Darcie Bernhardt, an Inuvialuk/Gwichin artist from Tuktuyaaqtuuq whose work is on the cover of Jen Rose Smith's book, Ice Geographies. “The Arctic is Not White” by asinnajaq in Inuit Art Quarterly, 35 (4), Winter 2022. Borealis, by Aisha Sabatini Sloan Jen Rose Smith is an Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies and Geography at the University of Washington. She is a dAXunhyuu (Eyak, Alaska Native) geographer interested in the intersections of coloniality, race, and indigeneity.  Chrystel Oloukoï is an Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Washington, Seattle. Their upcoming manuscript, black nocturnal explores imaginations of the night in Lagos and the afterlives of colonial technologies of temporal discipline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography

Outdoor Adventure Series
Discover Madison Wisconsin: Outdoor Adventures, Lakes, and Local Flavor with Destination Madison

Outdoor Adventure Series

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 47:39


Discover Madison Wisconsin: Outdoor Adventures, Lakes, and Local Flavor with Destination Madison.Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this episode, we're chatting with Rob Gard, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for Destination Madison. We dive into what makes Madison, Wisconsin, a true gem for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking to explore vibrant city life intertwined with nature. Rob shares the story behind Madison's unique location—an urban haven surrounded by five lakes—offering countless ways to enjoy the outdoors, from kayaking and biking to exploring state parks just a short drive away. DISCUSSIONOverview of Destination MadisonMadison's Geography and Outdoor AppealHistory and Evolution of Tourism in MadisonTypes of Visitors and Tourism PatternsRegional and Statewide Partnerships in TourismWorking with Indigenous Communities (Ho-Chunk Nation)Local Partnerships in Conferences and EventsNavigating the Destination Madison Website (Live Walkthrough)Accessibility and Walkability of MadisonMadison as an Urban DestinationFood & Drink Highlights in MadisonUpcoming Events and ConferencesLEARN MORETo discover the best of Madison, visit their website at https://www.visitmadison.com/  and on these social sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/destinationmadison/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinationmadisonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DestinationMadisonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/destination-madisonNEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com to like, comment, and share our episodes.KEYWORDSMadison Wisconsin, Destination Madison, Outdoor Recreation, Frank Lloyd Wright, Monona Terrace, Ho Chunk Nation, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview#madisonwisconsin #destinationmadison #OutdoorRecreation #FrankLloydWright #MononaTerrace #HoChunkNation #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterviewMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch

Cryptocast | BNR
Criminelen gebruiken relatief gezien minder crypto, maar grote hacks blijven voorkomen | 397 B

Cryptocast | BNR

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 40:18


Chainalysis is inmiddels een van de bekendste namen in de wereld van blockchainanalyse en opsporing van cryptocriminaliteit. et bedrijf zelf is sinds 2022 flink veranderd. Eerder in de Cryptocast spraken we met Bas Lemmens, inmiddels Chief Revenue Officer. Nu is Bart van de Donk te gast, regional sales manager bij het bedrijf. Sindsdien zijn er meerdere overnames gedaan en is de nadruk op misdaadpreventie nog sterker geworden. Chainalysis helpt overheden, toezichthouders en belastingdiensten, maar ook banken en cryptobedrijven om criminele activiteiten op te sporen en beter te begrijpen. Dat gebeurt met verschillende producten en analyses, die inzicht geven in hoe geldstromen zich op blockchains bewegen. Wat betreft cryptocriminaliteit vallen de trends van de afgelopen jaren op. Er is sprake van een voortdurend kat-en-muis-spel tussen opsporing en criminelen. 2025 liet zelfs recorddiefstallen zien, terwijl ransomware, dat eerder juist piekte, nu iets lijkt af te nemen. Mogelijk doordat preventiemethoden verbeteren en de pakkans stijgt. Stablecoins spelen ondertussen een steeds grotere rol in illegale geldstromen. Criminelen kiezen er vaak voor omdat de waarde stabiel blijft en transacties gemakkelijk zijn, ook buiten de publieke blockchain om. Toch blijven ook alternatieven als Lightning en handel via exchanges lastig in kaart te brengen. Een sprekend voorbeeld is de operatie Spincaster, waar Chainalysis aantoonde hoe blockchainanalyse kan leiden tot concrete resultaten in opsporing. Zulke casussen laten zien dat transparantie op de blockchain een wapen kan zijn tegen misbruik. Tot slot bespreken we het jaarlijkse Geography of Crypto Report van Chainalysis. Daarin springt een opvallende top vijf uit: India, de Verenigde Staten, Pakistan, Vietnam en Brazilië staan bovenaan wat betreft adoptie. Wereldwijd is het stablecoinvolume explosief gegroeid en in alle inkomensgroepen neemt het gebruik van crypto toe. Die stijging heeft te maken met inflatie, kapitaalrestricties en de zoektocht naar alternatieven voor traditionele valuta. Ook zien we dat crypto zich steeds verder verspreidt buiten de traditionele markten. Gasten Bart van de Donk Mauro Halve Links Host Daniël Mol Redactie Daniël MolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Progress, Potential, and Possibilities
Dr. Mark Lloyd Davies - Global Head, Strategic Partnerships and Resource Group, Johnson & Johnson - Strategic Public-Private Partnerships To Transform Lives

Progress, Potential, and Possibilities

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 39:18


Send us a textDr. Mark Lloyd Davies, Ph.D. is the Global Head for the Strategic Partnerships and Resource Group at Johnson & Johnson ( https://www.jnj.com/ ) where he leads a global team that forges novel strategic public-private partnerships to secure collaborations that accelerate groundbreaking R&D, advances strategies that widen access to care for patients and health systems worldwide, and ultimately unlocks possibilities that transform lives.Dr. Davies has built a distinguished career at the intersection of science, policy, and global health strategy.Before taking on his current global role, Dr. Davies held a number of senior leadership positions within Johnson & Johnson, where he was instrumental in shaping external engagement strategies and guiding policy development in areas ranging from pharmaceutical innovation to public health preparedness, leading strategic initiatives such as the Johnson & Johnson Lung Cancer Initiative.Dr. Davies was previously Chair of the Med Tech Europe Research & Innovation Committee, where he worked on the evolution of the EU funded Innovative Medicines Initiative, as well as at Sanofi, involved in various External Affairs initiatives.Dr. Davies holds a Ph.D. from the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in Climate Change, Physical Geography and Geology, and a BSc, Biology and Geography, Earth Sciences, Climate Change, from the University of London, UK.#MarkLloydDavies #StrategicPartnershipsAndResourceGroup #JohnsonAndJohnson #PublicPrivatePartnerships #MedTechEurope #InnovativeMedicinesInitiative #InnovativeHealthInitiative #OperationWarpSpeed #LungCancerInitiative #GlobalNeurodegenerationProteomicsConsortium #Antarctica #ClimateChange #PhysicalGeography #Geology #CARBX #DrugsForNeglectedDiseasesInitiative #STEM #Innovation #Science #Technology #Research #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #Podcasting #ViralPodcastSupport the show

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast
Writing Podcast Episode 683: Philip Howell tours English bar-rooms in his latest book, 'Pub'

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 56:32


We’ve all been to a pub. They’re places to meet friends, meet lovers, to celebrate, commiserate and even do weekly trivia. But do you REALLY know pubs? This is the question author Philip Howell poses and attempts to answer in his latest book, the aptly named Pub. Philip joins us to discuss the inspiration for this book, the pitching process, researching topics and his overwhelming love of one particular app! 00:00 Welcome05:12 Writing tip: Night-time whiteboards07:49 WIN!: The Butterfly Thief by Walter Marsh10:09 Word of the week: ‘Vexillology’12:10 Writer in residence: Philip Howell12:55 Describing ‘Pub’ as a concept and book14:00 History vs Geography in this book15:33 Inspirations for writing this book19:06 The pitching process21:53 The structure of the book23:30 Choosing what to leave out28:05 Range of writing topics and side hustles30:42 The social dynamics of pubs32:52 Writing popular geography vs academic34:49 Research methods and tools36:53 The importance of readability in writing37:21 Love of Scrivener40:35 Repurposing cut content42:41 Australian pubs?43:20 On being an expert in ‘pubs’45:40 Future projects48:31 Philip’s writing tip52:17 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Active Towns
Reclaiming the Road w/ Prof. David Prytherch

Active Towns

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 79:56


In this episode, I connect with David Prytherch, Professor of Geography at Miami University in Oxford, OH, for a conversation about transforming our streets back into people-oriented places and his recently published book, Reclaiming the Road: Mobility Justice Beyond Complete Streets.Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):

VoxTalks
S8 Ep49: Tastes, geography, and culture

VoxTalks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 29:33


It's cultural meme that teenagers in New York and Seoul will have more in common with each other than with their parents. Has where we come from been downgraded as an influence on what we like, or is there still what Thierry Mayer of Sciences Po and CEPR calls “gravity in tastes”?  His research focuses on a very important aspect of this question: regional French food. Is there still a France of butter, and a France of olive oil? And, if there is, can we draw it on a map, or is this now a cultural and social divide, rather than a regional one? Vote for VoxTalks Economics in the 2025 Signal Awards! https://talknorm.al/vote

Odd & Untold
Assateague Island Ghost Stories And Haunted Berlin in Worcester County, Maryland

Odd & Untold

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 49:30


Spooky season is upon us once again, and this week I'm looking at ghost stories from Assateague Island and Berlin, Maryland! Known for its population of wild horses, Assateague Island also has it's share of spooky stories, from a haunted lighthouse to spectral sailors and even a plantation with paranormal activity. The nearby town of Berlin also has a history of hauntings, from the Atlantic Hotel to Adkins Hardware and even the Ghost Museum! Plus, Rebecca and I see a strange light in the sky on our last night of camping on Assateague - UFO, or just a plane? Chapters:5:19 - The Geography of Assateague7:00 - The Haunted Assateague Lighthouse and ghost of David Watson9:47 - The Confederate Civil War soldier10:36 - The Woman in White, and spooky voices12:05 - Shipwrecks, sailor's spirits, and wild horses16:13 - Ghost ships and the Halloween houseboat18:40 - The Rackliffe House, a haunted plantation26:03 - Haunted Berlin and the Atlantic Hotel28:02 - The Angry Guest in Room 1629:58 - The Portrait in the Drawer31:36 - The Little Girl, Missing Tools, and Phantom Touching33:37 - The Ghosts of Adkins Hardware and the Elemental38:37 - The Ghost Museum40:56 - UFO Sighting over Assateague?44:34 - Final Thoughts#ghoststories #assateagueisland #maryland #spookyseason Links!Follow us on Social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntoldWebsite: https://www.oddanduntold.comEmail me! : jason@oddanduntold.comMerch Store: https://oddanduntold.creator-spring.comBigfoot Sightings in Massachusetts | Worcester CountyThe Conference House Ghost PhotoHalloween Ghost StoriesChesapeake GhostsThe Atlantic Hotel & Room 16Check out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPwRiversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiversendbandRiversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

It's @SamBruchhaus on College Football Geography, Utah Recruiting, Jaxson Dart to Start, Utes + more

"The Drive" with Spence Checketts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 26:44 Transcription Available


Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

PodQuiz weekly trivia quiz

This week's rounds are Music (Connections), The Colour Grey, Old News, and Geography. The music is Rocket Heart by The Polish Ambassador ft Katie Gray.

The Daily Quiz Show
Geography | What is the capital of Georgia? (+ 8 more...)

The Daily Quiz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 8:45


The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: What is the capital of Georgia? Question 2: Rabat is the capital city of which country? Question 3: Which country administers South Georgia, a last stop before Antarctica? Question 4: Which of these countries borders Spain? Question 5: Which of these colors would you find on the flag of Nepal? Question 6: Which region of the world uses '.tv' at the end of its web addresses? Question 7: The country of Tuvalu is on which continent? Question 8: What lake is the source of the White Nile? Question 9: Which of these colors would you find on the flag of Bolivia? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clark Howard Podcast
09.24.25 The Geography Of Retirement / Fast Food Value Wars

The Clark Howard Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 33:26


How much do you really need to retire? That is the golden question, and of course the true answer is “it depends.” If you're worried you haven't saved enough, new data shows the state you reside in can be a big factor in determining your goal.  Also today - We've seen so much inflation in the restaurant industry, but now there's good news for consumers. Fast food restaurants are in a heated battle to offer more deals, and Clark tells you the best way to pay less. State Of Retirement: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Fast Food Discounts Return : Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: The Minimum Savings You Need To Retire in All 50 States Why You Should Never Mail a Check 10 Best Free Checking Accounts in 2025 Why You Should Never Use Roadside Assistance What Is a C.L.U.E Report and Its Impact on Your Insurance How to Dispute Your C.L.U.E. Report A wave of significant menu changes is reshaping fast food What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It? Who Should Consider Setting Up a Trust? Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bourbon in The Back Room
Inside Political Journalism with Maayan Schechter and Jeff Collins

Bourbon in The Back Room

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 70:05


Joel sits down with respected political Journalists Maayan Schechter and Jeff Collins to discuss their backgrounds in South Carolina, how they got into journalism, trends they see in political reporting, and to cover a wide range of HOT South Carolina political updates - including the death penalty, the gubernatorial race, ports authority, an in-depth breakdown of what to expect in the coming years of elections and policy, and more! Hear insiders whose full-time job is to track South Carolina politics give a deep dive into how our State's most contested races are looking to unfold. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.  Support the showKeep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcastFacebook.com/BITBRpodcasthttps://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

Female Guides Requested
EP 52 - Amber Smith - Affirmations

Female Guides Requested

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 87:16


Amber's Links:Amber wants to share her writing with you! To sign up for her newsletter or to contact her, follow this link! https://linktr.ee/ambersaffirmationsA personal essay from 2018 all girls Mount Baker climb: https://mountainmadness.com/blog/among-women-in-the-mountains-a-female-guideâ-s-learning-from-an-all-girls-climbEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, happy Wednesday. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today our guest is Amber Smith.Amber is a femme-queer AMGA Certified Rock Guide with over a decade of experience. Most summers you'll find her at the Yosemite Mountaineering School, climbing grandiose granite walls with her guests. She is passionate about playful, trauma-aware, and embodiment-focused instruction, and she views climbing as an opportunity for powerful personal transformation. If you go climbing with her, she will encourage you to craft a positive affirmation to hone your power.Before landing in Yosemite, she guided throughout the western United States. She has led glacier mountaineering and alpine rock objectives in Washington's North Cascades, ski descents in Wyoming's Grand Tetons, sandstone crack climbs in Utah's deserts, and girls' climate science research expeditions on Alaska's glaciers. In 2016, Amber earned a degree in Geography and wrote her undergraduate thesis on what she called “Feminist Outdoor Leadership: A Guide to Facilitation Strategies for Inclusion and Participant Empowerment in Outdoor Adventure.”I enjoyed my conversations with Amber. Her thoughtfulness was evident when listening to her reflections on her life journeys. She is also inquisitive and not shy about experimenting with new ideas. She is keen on exploring her inner voices to facilitate her own growth and be tuned to others' needs. Now please enjoy this episode with Amber.What We Talked AboutAmber's current, past, and future plansAmber's Affirmation on guiding – be safe, have fun, try your bestDoubts and questions about guiding as a professionEngrossed in the outdoor leadership program in collegeFeminist outdoor leadershipFrom Oregon to Washington, stepping into commercial guiding and keep her foot in outdoor educationTransitioning to Yosemite and guiding full timeLoved the Yosemite climbing communityYosemite climbing and work culturesHosted a webinar about working in YosemiteThinking entrepreneurial  – mental health and mindset fieldsLearn to Lead with mindfulness clinicsExperiments / Curiosities on grief and climbing and guidingAffirmation in life – exercise your weakness, leverage your strengths, don't worry about the looksQuote:Keep my priorities clear. And its number one, keep yourself and your guests safe. If that's all I do at the end of the day, nobody had a great time, but at least we were safe, then that was a successful day.I'd say that's the whole journey of this industry for me is building the confidence in my voice, trusting myself and figuring out how to be myself in these spaces while also still sort of meeting some of the expectations of what your employers and your clients may want from you.I'm definitely not [the best climbers in the world]. But what I am good at is supporting people in their climbing goals. And that's what the job is actually about..I think that's really rad that I'm an ebike commuter to my rock guiding job.I think we get a lot of burnout when we're not being intellectually stimulated.I'm basically not like ingraining negative association with the experience. I'm keeping my association with the process positive. and by having these positive associations, then I want to keep doing itOne of the most important attributes of a guide is that you need to be intuitive with your guests. It's very customer service type job. And we need to be intuitively listening to what they need all day.... MoreEP 52 – Amber Smith – AffirMATIONs – Female Guides Requested Podcast

It’s not that simple
GEOGRAPHY, with Tim Marshall

It’s not that simple

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 31:29


British journalist and bestselling author Tim Marshall, known for the book «Prisoners of Geography», takes us on a journey through the real world: the one shaped by mountains, rivers, seas and natural borders that define how nations behave.«Geography doesn't explain everything, but it explains almost everything», he says, and he says it with the clarity of someone who's reported from twelve war zones, been jailed in Damascus, shot in Cairo and bombed in Belgrade.For Marshall, geography isn't a detail, it's the invisible structure that defines who can thrive, who gets blocked, and who ends up in conflict. «If you've got wide navigable rivers, deep ports and sea access, you can build ships, trade goods and project power. If you're surrounded by mountains, shallow coasts or deserts, you're limited from the start».That structural inequality helps explain the success of the United States, «the most blessed country by geography», and Russia's defensive mindset: «trapped on an exposed plain where the only defense is controlling buffer zones».Portugal also comes under the lens: «You don't have direct access to the Mediterranean or the major rivers of Central Europe. You face the sea, and, for a long time, the sea was your power».Throughout the conversation, Marshall discusses climate, migration, populism and emerging tensions. And he's blunt: climate change is already reshaping global politics. «When a Latin American farmer can no longer grow coffee, he moves north. That kind of mass migration helped elect Trump».The geopolitics of the future, he says, won't just play out between states, but between zones of despair and zones of opportunity. That means we have to look at the planet as a whole.More on the topic:«The What & The Why», Tim Marshall's podcastIntelligence Squared: «How does geography explain the world?», with Tim MarshallTim Marshall's X account

The Black Myths Podcast
Myth: The KKK Began in Indiana w/ Rasul Mowatt

The Black Myths Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 133:45


In this episode, we are joined by friend of the show and scholar, Rasul Mowatt, to challenge the myth that the Ku Klux Klan began in Indiana, exploring the 1st wave of the Ku Klux Klan, known then as the “KuKlux.” We analyse the post-Civil War context that led to the rise of white supremacist groups, vigilantism, and the Klan's origins, spread, and eventual decline. We also delve into the role of other white supremacist groups in picking up the Klan's mantle, such as the Red Shirts. This is a part of a series covering each historical wave of the Klan. Join us as we uncover the true history of the Klan and its enduring impact.   Rasul A. Mowatt is a son of Chicago and a subject of empire, while dwelling within notions of statelessness, settler colonial mentality, and anti-capitalism. Rasul also functions in the State as a Department Head in the College of Natural Resources, as an Interim Department Head in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, and as an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University. He is the author of the book The Geographies of Threat and the Production of Violence: The City and State Between Us.   Some sources White Terror: The Ku Klux Klan Conspiracy and Southern Reconstruction https://lsupress.org/9780807178744/white-terror/ Hooded Americanism: The History of the Ku Klux Klan https://www.dukeupress.edu/hooded-americanism patreon.com/blackmyths   00:04:22 - Monologue 00:08:15 - Opening Thoughts 00:35:45 - War & Vigilantism 01:08:13 - Kuklux Origins 01:42:26 - Red Shirts & Them 01:57:51 - Compromise Inevitable 02:01:59 - The Clansman & Psychology  

Mummy Movie Podcast
Bonus Episode: How Accurate Is Cleopatra (1963)

Mummy Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 16:14


How accurate is the 1963 epic Cleopatra. In this episode, we assess 5 historic claims that the film makes in order to find out.Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comFirst Cleopatra Episodehttps://shows.acast.com/mummymovieodcast/cleopatra-1963BibliographyBarnes, T. D. (1984). The Composition of Cassius Dio's" Roman History". Phoenix, 38(3), 240-255.Burstein, S. M. (2007). The reign of Cleopatra. University of Oklahoma Press.McKenzie, J., & Moorey, P. R. S. (2007). The Architecture of Alexandria and Egypt, c. 300 BC to AD 700 (Vol. 63). Yale University Press.Pelling, C. B. (Ed.). (1988). Plutarch: life of Antony. Cambridge University Press.Pelling, C. B. R. (Ed.). (2011). Plutarch Caesar: Translated with an Introduction and Commentary. Oxford University Press, USA.Roller, W. (2010), Cleopatra: a biography. Oxford: Oxford University PressScheidel, W. (2004). Creating a metropolis: a comparative demographic perspective. Ancient Alexandria between Egypt and Greece, 1-31.Lacus Curtius (2023). The Geography of Strabo. Retrieved from https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/strabo/17a3*.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s All Music
Gone With The First Wind

It’s All Music

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 71:49


The lads are back from their breaks away where Quirky went to France & Carey went to Slovenia.While in France Quirky went to the D-Day landing sites in Normandy and Carey went to see one of the oldest instruments from 60,000 odd years ago…the indigenous bone flute!The lads chat about their upcoming interview that might be happening next week.Also the Geography & Music segment brings us to Slovenia seen as Carey was just there.Loads of chat, craic and laughs throughout with a cover song thrown in off the cuff.From Carey & Quirky @ IT'S ALL MUSIC - THANKS FOR LISTENINGMake sure to check out the It's All Music Patreon Page for more “Behind The Scenes” contenthttps://www.patreon.com/itsallmusicpodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Science (Video)
From Uncertainty to Early Warning: Advancing Sundowner Wind Science to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Science (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 26:56


Coastal Santa Barbara is considered one of the most idyllic locations on the North American West Coast, but its beauty is frequently disrupted by fast-spreading, wind-driven wildfires. The east-west oriented Santa Ynez Mountains (SYM), rising abruptly over 1,000 meters from the coastal plain, create a distinct climatic environment by separating the cool, stable air over the Pacific from the much drier atmosphere of the Santa Ynez Valley. This topography leads to unique regional wind patterns, including the Sundowner winds, which occur along the southern slopes of the SYM. Leila Carvalho, Professor of Geography and a researcher at the Earth Research Institute at UC Santa Barbara, studies regional and large-scale climate variability and change, including monsoon dynamics, tropical-extratropical interactions, extreme precipitation and temperature events, mountain weather and climate, and regional modeling. Series: "GRIT Talks" [Science] [Show ID: 41039]

Climate Change (Video)
From Uncertainty to Early Warning: Advancing Sundowner Wind Science to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Climate Change (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 26:56


Coastal Santa Barbara is considered one of the most idyllic locations on the North American West Coast, but its beauty is frequently disrupted by fast-spreading, wind-driven wildfires. The east-west oriented Santa Ynez Mountains (SYM), rising abruptly over 1,000 meters from the coastal plain, create a distinct climatic environment by separating the cool, stable air over the Pacific from the much drier atmosphere of the Santa Ynez Valley. This topography leads to unique regional wind patterns, including the Sundowner winds, which occur along the southern slopes of the SYM. Leila Carvalho, Professor of Geography and a researcher at the Earth Research Institute at UC Santa Barbara, studies regional and large-scale climate variability and change, including monsoon dynamics, tropical-extratropical interactions, extreme precipitation and temperature events, mountain weather and climate, and regional modeling. Series: "GRIT Talks" [Science] [Show ID: 41039]

University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)
From Uncertainty to Early Warning: Advancing Sundowner Wind Science to Reduce Wildfire Risk

University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 26:56


Coastal Santa Barbara is considered one of the most idyllic locations on the North American West Coast, but its beauty is frequently disrupted by fast-spreading, wind-driven wildfires. The east-west oriented Santa Ynez Mountains (SYM), rising abruptly over 1,000 meters from the coastal plain, create a distinct climatic environment by separating the cool, stable air over the Pacific from the much drier atmosphere of the Santa Ynez Valley. This topography leads to unique regional wind patterns, including the Sundowner winds, which occur along the southern slopes of the SYM. Leila Carvalho, Professor of Geography and a researcher at the Earth Research Institute at UC Santa Barbara, studies regional and large-scale climate variability and change, including monsoon dynamics, tropical-extratropical interactions, extreme precipitation and temperature events, mountain weather and climate, and regional modeling. Series: "GRIT Talks" [Science] [Show ID: 41039]

Science (Audio)
From Uncertainty to Early Warning: Advancing Sundowner Wind Science to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Science (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 26:56


Coastal Santa Barbara is considered one of the most idyllic locations on the North American West Coast, but its beauty is frequently disrupted by fast-spreading, wind-driven wildfires. The east-west oriented Santa Ynez Mountains (SYM), rising abruptly over 1,000 meters from the coastal plain, create a distinct climatic environment by separating the cool, stable air over the Pacific from the much drier atmosphere of the Santa Ynez Valley. This topography leads to unique regional wind patterns, including the Sundowner winds, which occur along the southern slopes of the SYM. Leila Carvalho, Professor of Geography and a researcher at the Earth Research Institute at UC Santa Barbara, studies regional and large-scale climate variability and change, including monsoon dynamics, tropical-extratropical interactions, extreme precipitation and temperature events, mountain weather and climate, and regional modeling. Series: "GRIT Talks" [Science] [Show ID: 41039]

Woman's Hour
Nuclear energy, SEND reform, Anita on Celebrity Race Across the World

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 57:39


A group of cross-party MPs has called for root and branch transformation of the way mainstream education caters for children and young people with special educational needs and disablities, including new statutory minimum standards. One of the recommendations of the Education Select Committee is that individual care plans for children with special educational needs EHCPs should NOT be scrapped in England. The Government is expected to publish its plans on how to reform SEND provision in England this autumn. Joining Anita Rani to discuss the latest issues is the BBC's Education Reporter Kate McGough.Sudanese women and girls are bearing the brunt of a civil war that is entering its third year. The relentless conflict has triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis for 6 million displaced women and girls. Cases of conflict-related sexual violence remain hugely under-reported, but evidence points to its systematic use as a weapon of war. Yousra Elbagir, Sky News' Africa Correspondent talks to Anita Rani about the impact on women and also the role women play in providing support to the displaced.BBC Celebrity Race Across the World will soon be back on our screens as four celebs pair up with a friend or family member and travel from a starting point anywhere in the world to another BUT with no phones or flights allowed and only the cost of the flight as money for the entire trip. Woman's Hour has the privilege of revealing one of the celebrity pairings: No other than BBC Woman's Hour presenter Anita Rani and her father Balvinder Singh Nazran.The US and UK are expected to sign a civil nuclear cooperation deal today as part of President Trump's state visit to the UK. But some surveys suggest that there is less support from UK women for the power source than from men and only 22% of the current nuclear workforce are women. Anita talks to Julia Pyke, joint Managing Director at the new Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station and KP Parkhill, Associate Professor in the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of York who studies public attitudes to nuclear about whether nuclear power has a so-called women problem.Last night the finale of TV drama The Summer I Turned Pretty hit our screens. It's a coming-of-age tale, packed full of teen romance and at its centre, a juicy love triangle. According to the New York Times, its main audience is 25 to 54-year-old women, and it's not the only teen drama that has caught the attention of this age group. So, what's the draw? Journalists Edaein O'Connell and Hannah Betts join Anita to discuss the appeal.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt

The Pakistan Experience
Pashtun Nationalism and the legacy of Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai - Ayaz Achakzai - #TPE 471

The Pakistan Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 124:22


Ayaz Achakzai comes on the podcast to discuss his grandfather's legacy, Pahstun Nationalism, Pashtuns in Balochistan, the legacy of the British, PTM, the fear of separatism, Afghania, and the rights of Pashtuns. Ayaz Achakzai is the co-translator of My Life and Times. He has been educated at Colby College, Oxford University and Princeton University. He is the grandson of Abdus Samad Khan Achakzai.Buy My Life and Times - 9789692347709 https://share.google/QI6UoSBOFrsgdcAu9Amazon.com: My Life and Times: Autobiography of Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai: 9789692347709: Achakzai, Samad Khan, Achakzai, Muhammad Khan, Achakzai, Ayaz Khan: Books https://share.google/WOUsfxmaMNMPQtFS7The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 Writing the book 5:35 British Balochistan and Pashtuns in the Balochistan Province18:00 Quetta, Balochistan's Geography and Pashtun Belt41:40 Sentiments about Punjabis48:00 Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai and Pashtunistan 1:07:30 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the British 1:12:00 Fear of separatism and Afghania1:28:35 Pashtun Nationalism, PTM and Party Politics1:54:00 Audience Questions

The Daily Quiz Show
Geography | What is the capital city of Turkmenistan? (+ 7 more...)

The Daily Quiz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 7:41


The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: What is the capital city of Turkmenistan? Question 2: What is the capital city of Italy? Question 3: Lilongwe is the capital city of which country? Question 4: What is the capital city of Peru? Question 5: Beirut is the capital city of which country? Question 6: Which of these countries borders Sweden? Question 7: Where would you find the city of Athens? Question 8: Which mountain is the highest peak in Turkey and is considered a national symbol? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Urban Political Podcast
96 - Digital Cities and Democracy

Urban Political Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 75:42


In this episode Ross Beveridge, co-founder of our Podcast, and guests discuss the topic of digital cities and democracy. Digitalisation is transforming cities, urbanization and urban life – but how is it changing urban politics? What issues of justice and democracy are at stake in the advance of digital technologies? What are the power implications of the unending rise of corporate digital platforms, like Amazon? How are social media platforms reconfiguring the ways we live in cities and the ways we conduct politics? And what does the future hold? Ross discusses these questions with 4 scholars who have recently published important books in this field: Myria Georgiou, who is a Professor of Media and Communications and Head of the Department of Media and Communications at LSE. She is the author of the book: Being Human in Digital Cities, published by Polity Press. Rob Kitchin, who is a professor in the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute at Maynooth University. He is the author of Critical Data Studies: An A to Z Guide to Concepts and Methods, published by Polity Press. Yu-Shan Tseng, who is an Anniversary Research Fellow in Geography at the University of Southampton. She is the author of Liquid democracy: a comparative study of digital urban democracy, published by Wiley & Sons. Justus Uitermark, who is Professor of Urban Geography and the Academic Director of the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research at the University of Amsterdam. He is the author, with Petter Törnberg, of Seeing Like a Platform An Inquiry into the Condition of Digital Modernity, published by Routledge.

Essential Ingredients Podcast
065: Local Food, Big Impact— The Farmers Market Advantage with Andy Naja-Riese and Tanner Keys

Essential Ingredients Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 37:15 Transcription Available


"Every community has different values, and every community should have different choices. And that's why local food is so important so that local communities and local farmers can decide what's most important to them and how they want to connect the people who grow our food with the people who are seeking nourishment." —Andy Naja-Riese "The health of our Farmers Market is really dependent upon the health of our farmers." —Tanner Keys   Wonder why local food sometimes costs more, or if it's really worth the effort to shop there? The real story behind farmers' markets is more complicated—and more important—than you might think. Andy Naja-Riese, CEO of the Agricultural Institute of Marin, and Tanner Keys, Cooperative Agreement Manager for the Islands of Remote Areas Regional Food Business Center, have spent years on the front lines of food access. Their work in California and Hawaii gives them a unique view on what it takes to make local food affordable, how certification and regulations shape what you see at the market, and why these markets matter for everyone. Listen in for honest talk about food prices, local farming, organic rules, food as medicine, and how farmers' markets are working to make healthy food available to all. You'll get practical insights, real solutions, and a fresh look at what's possible in your own community. Meet Andy: Andy Naja-Riese brings 17 years of experience in community food systems, public health, and food equity programs & policy. As Chief Executive Officer, he leads AIM's major programs, partnerships, strategic planning, advocacy, and fundraising, including a capital campaign for AIM's Center for Food and Agriculture in collaboration with AIM's Board of Directors. Andy joined AIM in 2018 after spending 10 years working for the Federal government, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service.  Andy is currently the Co-Chair of the Marin County Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Collaborative, serves on the Steering Committees of the Marin Carbon Project and Marin Community Health Improvement Plan, sits on the National Farm to School Network's Advisory Board, and represents AIM on the California Food and Farming Network & Food and Farm Resilience Coalition. He received the 2022 CVNL Heart of Marin Award for Excellence in Leadership and the 2023 Farmers Market Champion of the Year award from CAFF. He earned his master's degree from the T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health and his bachelor's degree from Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.  He lives with his husband and dog in Sonoma, where he enjoys backyard gardening, cooking farmers market hauls, eating bagels, and enjoying Northern California's natural beauty Website Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Meet Tanner: Tanner Keys grew up in an agricultural community & lifestyle that has instilled a passion for food & land. He has served in various roles with the Hawaiʻi Good Food Alliance (HGFA) beginning in 2022, helping the organization in its beginning years and later leading a project of HGFA, the Hawaiʻi Farmers Market Association. Before that, he served as the Team Leader to the FoodCorps Inc., an AmeriCorps program, from 2019 to 2021. Tanner has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Oregon, and it was his service in the Peace Corps (Timor-Leste ʻ16-ʻ18) that led him back to the path of supporting agriculture & food security. LinkedIn Connect with Hawai'i Good Food Alliance Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Episode Highlights: 01:16 Geography and Food Access: How Location Changes Everything 06:13 Comparing Coasts: East vs West Market Experiences  10:38 Organic vs Certified— What “Certified” Really Means  16:53 Hawaii and California's Diversity  23:40 Making Markets Accessible  27:55 Permanent Market Dreams: Building for the Future  33:57 Are Farmers' Markets Expensive? The Real Price of Local Food   Resources: Podcast S5 Ep 27: AIM— Preserving the Farmer's Market for Everyone with Andy Naja-Riese Part 2S7 Ep1: Boosting a Healthy, Accessible Local Farm-to-Table Revolution with Andy Naja-Riese Part 2

The Art of Bombing
Joe Scrocca - Learn Your Geography

The Art of Bombing

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 36:47 Transcription Available


Dan returns with New Jersey comic Joe Scrocca. They cover everything from biker bars to making sure you do your regional research before a road gig, and ways to put the comedy puzzle together. They also discuss the art of exaggeration while maintaining realism, the value of good notes, and Joe's whiteboard process.Joe ScroccaJoe started doing comedy on 12/14/2023—no prior experience in entertainment. He woke up one morning in December '23 and was tired of dating crazy women. Joe wanted to do something fun, so why not stand-up comedy? He was 62 at that time and did his first open mic on 12/14/2023 at what turned out to be a biker bar.www.scroccaentertainmentgroup.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support.Art of Bombing:"Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult https://johnhult.bandcamp.com/album/half-a-life-to-recoverWebsite: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/artofbombingpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-guide-to-stand-up-comedy--5788059/support.Hosts:Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/ Larry Smith: https://larrysmithcomedy.com/

Ritter on Real Estate
The Four Pillars That De-Risk Passive Real Estate with Lon Welsh

Ritter on Real Estate

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 35:59


On this week's episode of Ritter on Real Estate, Kent Ritter interviews Lon Welsh. They unpack Lon's “four pillars of diversification” framework—asset class, geography, strategy, and sponsor—digging into why he favors multifamily for stability, mid-size industrial for supply–demand gaps, and budget extended-stay hospitality for resilient demand. Lon explains blending value-add (for depreciation and cash flow) with ground-up development, and why property management selection is the single biggest driver of outcomes. The conversation also covers geographic risk (policy shifts, disasters) and why a Midwest/Sunbelt mix can smooth the ride for passive investors. Where to find Lon:IrontonCapital.comIrontonCapital.com/linkedinIrontonCapital.com/facebookIrontonCapital.com/youtube Key TakeawaysThe four pillars of diversification: asset class, geography, strategy, and sponsor—diversify across all four to reduce correlation risk. Asset picks he likes now: multifamily for low volatility, mid-size multi-tenant industrial for scarcity, and budget extended-stay hotels for durable, non-discretionary demand. Geography matters twice: politics (landlord–tenant laws) and physical risk (storms, fires) argue for spreading exposure across markets. Strategy blend: prioritize value-add for immediate depreciation/pass-through tax benefits, pair with targeted development where shovel-ready and contingency-smart. Sponsor & PM are critical: assess track record by product type/market, insist on contingency by line item, and scrutinize the property manager's detection/solution chops. Books MentionedFree book on passive real estate investing (Ironton Capital): https://irontoncapital.com/ritterWall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.comCheck us out on socials: Instagram LinkedIn Youtube https://hudsoninvesting.com/ Production by Outlier Audio

Transformative Principal
Education Test Kitchen

Transformative Principal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 30:16


In this episode of Transformative Principal, Jethro Jones welcomes three inspiring guests to discuss the origins and impact of the Test Kitchen Education Foundation in Fort Madison, Iowa. Brent Zirkel shares how the foundation was created to blend culinary arts with education, providing students with essential life and academic skills. Kumar Withanage, a renowned chef and passionate educator, recounts his journey from Sri Lanka to the U.S. and his motivation to give back to the community through after-school programs that teach both cooking and life lessons. Julian Pope, a former student and participant, describes how the Test Kitchen became a turning point in his life, offering mentorship, practical skills, and opportunities that helped him pursue higher education. The conversation highlights the power of mentorship, the importance of community, and the value of providing safe, supportive spaces for students to grow.How Test Kitchen Education Foundation came to be. How Julien got involved through the robotics program. Cooking provides instant feedback.The power of mentorship.ACT - Appreciate, Clean up after yourself, Thank everyone.Mentorship and agreements or commitmentsAbout Kumar WickramasinghaKumar Wickramasingha is best known in southeast Iowa for his culinary expertise and his deep commitment to educational equity. A native of Sri Lanka, Kumar immigrated to the United States in 1986, where he was welcomed by George and Jean Alton—two Fort Madison educators who gave him a home and the encouragement to pursue higher education. Inspired by their generosity and belief in the power of education, Kumar fulfilled his American dream by becoming a successful restaurateur and later a healthcare executive.Kumar's most enduring legacy, however, may be his work in education reform. As the founder of the Test Kitchen Education Foundation (TKEF), he created the Elliott Test Kitchen (ETK)—a one-of-a-kind afterschool program that used food and mentorship to bring academic support to students in rural Iowa. With a blend of culinary creativity and educational accountability, the program helped countless students from all backgrounds succeed in school, build life skills, and discover their potential.Today, Kumar is collaborating with former ETK student Julien Pope on a forthcoming book that tells the story of the Test Kitchen's origins, challenges, and powerful impact. The book not only highlights the life-changing effects of academic support and mentorship, but also draws a powerful connection between the decline of quality education in rural communities and the rise of political polarization in America. Through real stories and hard truths, the project aims to spark a national conversation—and offer a roadmap for healing both systems.Kumar continues to live in Fort Madison and remains passionate about giving back to the community that once lifted him up. His work is a testament to the idea that the best way to thank a community is to build something lasting within it.About Julien PopeJulien Pope is a ghostwriter and freelance developmental editor currently working in Fort Madison, Iowa. As a high schooler, his life was positively impacted by the Elliott Test Kitchen, and, using the resources provided to him by the ETK, he successfully enrolled at the University of Iowa as an English and Creative Writing Major. Recently graduated, he has returned to Fort Madison to work on a series of writing projects, one of which being the memoir of Kumar Wickramasingha and the story of the Elliott Test Kitchen. As the author of this memoir, Julien will use both personal narrative and in-depth research to create a compelling argument for the solution to rural America's educational decline - namely, that only through dedicated, passionate community involvement and cultural appreciation will education be able to flourish and heal the rifts in our fracturing society. About Brent ZirkelBrent Zirkel is currently the Elementary Principal at Mary Welsh Elementary in Williamsburg, Iowa, a school of about 650 students.  He also serves as the district ELL Director, Migratory Education Program Director, and Preschool Program Director. Brent has previously served as the Associate Principal at Williamsburg Jr/Sr. High School (7-12) and Fort Madison Middle School (4-8).  Brent taught Spanish at Fort Madison High School for 12 years where he was honored for 5 consecutive years with the Terry Branstad Inspiring Teacher Award for serving as a motivational force to some of Iowa's top-performing high school students. He has a BA in Geography and Spanish Education, an MS in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Bilingual Education (ELL), and is certified as a Pre-K-12 Administrator and Special Education Supervisor.Brent is also an educational consultant for the Test Kitchen Educational Foundation: a non-profit organization that creates innovative after-school programming for rural communities in Iowa by getting youth excited about learning through engagement in academics, culinary arts, and valuable life skills.  Brent is married to Michelle, a K-6 Media Teacher, and has two children, Brevin (16) and Bram (10). Brent enjoys spending time with his family. He is an avid fan of Survivor, the TV show, and is a true believer in progress through struggle. Brent sees education as the greatest opportunity to build a better tomorrow by positively impacting the lives of his students today. LinkedLeaders: You need support. Get just-in-time mentoring at LinkedLeaders.comWe're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

The 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes
265: Scaling Customer Experience Through Cross-Functional Collaboration with Ellie Hutton

The 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 31:41


This week's guest taught me truly the importance of always providing an exceptional customer experience and having that front in mind all the time. She studied History and Geography prior to beginning her career as a Research Manager. She later went on to expand her skills in Business Development, relationship selling, consulting, as well as communications research and satisfaction. This week's guest also spend almost 13 years at Vision Critical, where she held roles in business development, account management and enablement, working her way up to Sr Director of Product Marketing where she continued to shine a spotlight on customer stories. Following Vision Critical, she went to Dooly, where I was so fortunate to work hand and hand with her and the Customer Success team to drive adoption, renewals, and expansion. Learning from a leader like her truly taught me the importance of Cross-Functional collaboration, a skill that I now consider one of my core strengths. Now, she continues to help customers lay a strong foundation to successfully scale startups. Without further ado, I couldn't be more excited to introduce one of my career mentors - Ellie Hutton. In this episode, we discussed:Great service skills from hospitality to SaaSTackling post-sales business challengesLessons from McDonald's on process optimizationUnderstanding customers through researchThe role of a GTM ring leaderBeing customer-readyPlease enjoy this week's episode with Ellie Hutton. ____________________________________________________________________________I am now in the early stages of writing my first book! In this book, I will be telling my story of getting into sales and the lessons I have learned so far, and intertwine stories, tips, and advice from the Top Sales Professionals In The World! As a first time author, I want to share these interviews with you all, and take you on this book writing journey with me! Like the show? Subscribe to the email: https://mailchi.mp/a71e58dacffb/welcome-to-the-20-podcast-communityI want your feedback!Reach out to 20percentpodcastquestions@gmail.com, or find me on LinkedIn.If you know anyone who would benefit from this show, share it along! If you know of anyone who would be great to interview, please drop me a line!Enjoy the show!

Mummy Movie Podcast
Cleopatra (1963)

Mummy Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 32:13


One of the greatest epics of all time.In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we dive into one of the most iconic films of all time, Cleopatra, from 1963!Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyBurstein, S. M. (2007). The reign of Cleopatra. University of Oklahoma Press.McKenzie, J., & Moorey, P. R. S. (2007). The Architecture of Alexandria and Egypt, c. 300 BC to AD 700 (Vol. 63). Yale University Press.Pelling, C. B. R. (Ed.). (2011). Plutarch Caesar: Translated with an Introduction and Commentary. Oxford University Press, USA.Roller, W. (2010), Cleopatra: a biography. Oxford: Oxford University PressScheidel, W. (2004). Creating a metropolis: a comparative demographic perspective. Ancient Alexandria between Egypt and Greece, 1-31.Lacus Curtius (2023). The Geography of Strabo. Retrieved from https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/strabo/17a3*.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historical Jesus
New Testament Geography

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 12:39


The four canonical gospels are the foremost sources for the life and message of Jesus and the detailed geography in which it took place. E139. History in the Bible podcast with Garry Stevens at https://amzn.to/3ZuHAwO Garry Stevens books available at https://amzn.to/3ZAM19f ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://x.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio Credit: History in the Bible podcast with Garry Stevens (2.35 Prologue to Jesus' Ministry 17feb2019). Audio excerpts reproduced under a Creative Commons license and the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GLaD Podcast
Episode 25: What we talk about when we talk about mobile phone data

The GLaD Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 45:16


Here's an episode all about data—mobile phone data, to be exact. What are we talking about when we talk about using “mobile phone data” in our research? How are these data generated? Who produces them? What is this data good for…and maybe not so good for? How is it accessed and used? So many questions! To help provide some answers, in this episode Rachel, Levi, and Dani are joined by special guest, Wenfei Xu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at UC Santa Barbara.

Bourbon in The Back Room
End of Summer Politics and the South Carolina Lottery with Guest Dolly Garfield

Bourbon in The Back Room

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 62:45


Vincent and Joel sit down with guest - Executive Director of the SC Lottery - and discuss how the lottery works, how it benefits the state, and the Dolly's background in the State of South Carolina. Hear Bourbon Briefs to get your latest political update where the Senators discuss the newest developments in the gubernatorial race, new candidates in the upstate, guaranteed paid parental leave, the race for SC Supreme Court seats, and more!Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C.  Support the showKeep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcastFacebook.com/BITBRpodcasthttps://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com

All Of It
New NYC Subway Murals Redefine Geography

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 24:19


A professor has created three artworks at Hunter college station at 68th street that are now a part of the MTA art collection. The murals are called "Liminal Location" and "Tempestuous Terrain." Lisa Corrine Davis joins us to tell us about her practice and her new show at Miles McEnery Gallery called Syllogism.

Snoozecast
Geographic Map Drawing

Snoozecast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 33:29


Tonight, we'll read from “Lessons in Chalk Modeling, the New Method of Map Drawing” written by Ida Cassa Heffron and published in 1900. At the turn of the twentieth century, education was undergoing rapid changes. Teachers sought creative ways to engage students in subjects that were often taught by rote memorization. Geography, in particular, was considered a cornerstone of a well-rounded education, yet it was sometimes reduced to reciting capitals and drawing borders. Heffron's work introduced a tactile and visual method known as “chalk modeling,” in which teachers could draw raised relief maps directly on the blackboard to show mountains, rivers, and valleys in a more dynamic way. Chalk modeling made classrooms more interactive, helping students imagine landscapes and physical features in three dimensions rather than flat diagrams. It reflected the broader educational trend toward “learning by doing,” a movement championed by reformers such as John Dewey. This method not only made lessons more engaging but also encouraged observation and critical thinking—skills at the heart of geography itself. By situating geography in this more hands-on practice, Heffron's book connected everyday teaching to a field that bridges human culture and natural science. Her ideas gave teachers a practical toolkit to make the world vivid on the classroom chalkboard, turning simple white lines into whole continents of imagination. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Science Friday
The Shape-Shifting Science Of Sand Dunes

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 17:48


In some places, sand dunes protect shorelines from the onslaught of ocean waves. In other places, the dunes themselves are on the move, and threaten human structures.Host Flora Lichtman talks with mechanical engineer Nathalie Vriend, who studies the structure of sand dunes, about what makes a heap of sand a dune, and what scientists still hope to learn about sand.Guest: Dr. Nathalie Vriend is an associate professor in mechanical engineering and leader of the Granular Flow Laboratory at the University of Colorado in Boulder.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Something You Should Know
Simple Habits For Better Decisions & How Modern Tech Predicts the Weather -SYSK Choice

Something You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 48:37


UPGRADE TO SYSK PREMIUM! To unlock ad-free listening to over 1,000 episodes plus receive exclusive bonus content, go to ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://SYSKPremium.com  How often do you think the average American checks their phone each day? Whatever your guess, you'll probably be shocked by the actual number. This episode kicks off with some eye-opening stats about our cell phone obsession and just how much it's shaping our daily lives. https://www.reviews.org/mobile/cell-phone-addiction/ When it comes to decisions, many of us waste valuable energy stressing over choices that don't even matter. To explore why this happens and how to make smarter choices with less stress, listen as I speak with Annie Duke — former professional poker player, decision-making consultant, and author of How To Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices (https://amzn.to/3OQgGIF). Annie shares practical tools that can transform the way you think about decisions — big and small. Then, we turn to the science of weather. Forecasting has made incredible advances in recent years, and no one knows this better than James Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Georgia and host of the Weather Geeks podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weather-geeks/id1373312240). James reveals the fascinating inner workings of weather prediction, why “partly sunny” isn't the same as “partly cloudy,” and how technology is reshaping the way we understand the skies. Finally, let's clear up a common misconception: why shouldn't you drink alcohol while taking antibiotics? Most people assume it cancels out the medication — but that's not the case. Listen as I explain the real reason doctors recommend avoiding alcohol with antibiotics. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/antibiotics-and-alcohol/faq-20057946 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! SHOPIFY: Shopify is the commerce platform for millions of businesses around the world! To start selling today, sign up for your $1 per month trial at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now! QUINCE: Keep it classic and cool with long lasting staples from Quince! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! HERS: Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forhers.com/something⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blurry Creatures
EP: 353 The Supernatural Geography of America: Spiritual Warfare and Ancient Bloodlines with Dr. Marta Escarcega *members only trailer

Blurry Creatures

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 20:09


What makes certain places feel haunted, cursed, or spiritually charged - and is the concept of territorial spirits actually biblical? Dr. Marta Escarcega has spent 45 years investigating the connection between geography and supernatural phenomena while examining what Scripture teaches about principalities, powers, and spiritual warfare over land. She discusses locations where people consistently go missing, areas that trigger unexplained anxiety in travelers, and regions avoided by indigenous peoples for spiritual reasons. Drawing from experiences across reservations, ancient sites, and urban centers, Dr. Marta explains how to "read" the spiritual atmosphere of a place and why some locations seem to act as portals or gathering points for non-human entities. The conversation explores Old Testament concepts like "high places," New Testament references to territorial demons, and how historical events create lasting spiritual consequences for geographic regions. Dr. Marta addresses common theological objections while sharing real-world examples of locations where teams of investigators consistently report similar phenomena. She explains the difference between lingering human spirits and territorial demons, how worship and biblical declaration can impact spiritual atmospheres, and why proper spiritual authority matters when confronting these forces. The discussion examines the balance between acknowledging supernatural realities based in Scripture and avoiding obsession with demonic activity, offering both a theological framework and practical field experience for understanding the spiritual dimensions of geography. This episode is a members-only exclusive. Not a Blurry Creatures member? Check out www.blurrycreatures.com/members for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices