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ExplicitNovels
Geoff and Marie's Good Life: Part 11

ExplicitNovels

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025


Geoff and Marie's Good Life: Part 11Going DancingThey meet Mia's mum and rethink their terms and conditions.Based on posts by Only In My Mind, in 15 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.My name is Geoff. If you are reading my stories in chronological order you will know that my wife and I are both retired and involved, sexually, with several of her friends. One in particular, Angie, is so close to us that we have invited her to be a third person in our relationship and, to that end, we are planning a Star Wars themed ceremony to celebrate our union in front of family and friends.Gone Dancing.This account begins one Thursday, when our grandson had invited a friend's mum to visit us after school. Colin, said grandson, had asked us if he could invite Mia, a school friend, to our wedding as his plus-one. I agreed, on condition that her mum was okay with Mia attending and approved of her choice of outfit. As we were having our costumes designed and made by students at the local university's fashion design faculty, at our expense, I had veto rights and I thought Mia's choice was fine. But still, if Mia's mum thought that her daughter's costume would be inappropriate, they would have to agree on something else. That was why I wanted to meet them both.Mia's mum, well, she had told Colin that she wanted to talk to us because she was a little confused. I assumed that was because Colin had asked her daughter to accompany him to a wedding involving three people, with the participants and guests dressed in Sci-Fi characters' costumes. I respected the lady for wanting to know a little more about us under the circumstances, before she consented.Anyway, that was only one issue I faced that Thursday. The other was that the previous evening Lucy, an unhappily married artist in her early sixties, had offered herself to me as a free-use fuck-toy. Oddly enough, it took the three women to persuade me to accept her offer; I know; You would have snapped her hand off if it had been you; I'm a worrier, so I didn't.The thing is, the girls (their words) suggested that Lucy wanted to help me to explore my inner self. As a retired materials science researcher, that wasn't something that came naturally to me: as an artist, it was what Lucy tried to do whenever she could. Eventually, of course, I caved and the following hour or so found her bound and gagged, tortured with vibrators, nipple clamps, heat, cold and whips before I finally had sex with her, twice. Fortunately, she loved it. Unfortunately Marie, my wife, found my apparent excesses disturbing. That morning, she seemed as though she was still trying to come to terms with why.Marie seemed subdued as we ate breakfast. "Are we okay?" I asked, hesitantly, uncertain as to whether I'd strayed over some obvious boundary the previous evening."WE are fine," she tried to reassure me. "I, on the other hand, am finding that I'm not nearly as sexually secure as I try to try to pretend."I took a leaf out of Ronan Keating's book, or his songbook anyway. Oh, come on; 'You say it best when you say nothing at all'. Surely? Never mind. I sat quietly waiting for my wife to gather her thoughts.Her eyes filled with tears. I stood, took her hand and led her to the living room. I sat her on the sofa and cuddled up next to her. "When you're ready, I'm here for you," I told her. "You don't have to, but I hope you trust me enough to share whatever it is that's troubling you."She gave a brave little smile as she took a tissue from the box on the coffee table. "It's such a long time ago. It felt like it happened to someone else, until Lucy described what you did to her: Then something just felt so wrong. I realized, only this morning, what it was."I didn't feel so flippant now. But she was happy to talk without prompting, so I let her set her own pace.Taking a deep breath, she resumed her explanation. "We were both about ten or eleven. My cousin Paul and me. We were just playing together in the garden one summer and he found some twine. We were comfortable with each other so I let him tie my hands behind my back and he tickled me. It was awful. I cried. Then he touched me, because he could. I couldn't stop him. I was bound and totally helpless. I started to scream and he let me go. I never told anyone and, by the time I met you, he was dead. He had joined the forces; a Para. He died in the Falklands."Marie wiped her eyes. "It was wrong but, if he'd said he was sorry, I'd have forgiven him. We were only kids. But, without realizing it, I've carried that memory, buried, for years." She look apologetically at me. "I'm sorry, Geoff. When Lucy described how helpless she felt, it reminded me of that experience. I don't think I can do it."I shook my head. She didn't understand. "Marie. What I did with Lucy was for her. Yes, I went further than I would usually have been comfortable with, but I made sure that she had opportunities to back out or stop at any time. She didn't." This was important to me. I knelt in front of Marie and looked her in the eye. "If I never do that again, I won't care. If it disturbs you, it will never be repeated. But I will never ask any of you to let me do anything that would hurt you. Lucy wants to do it again. Angie is desperate to try. Sam might enjoy something similar, so might Megan. But you, my love, you don't, so I don't want you to. It's that simple.""You aren't disappointed?" She seemed surprised."Not at all." I thought for a moment. "Well, yes; a little." Marie's eyes started to fill up again so I carried on, hurriedly. "I'm disappointed that you think I'd feel like that. I will never expect you to do anything you don't want to. I will always accept "No" as a complete answer. No need to justify or explain. Are you reassured?""I think so. I think that I feel better for telling you too.""What about the others?" I decided that while we were having this conversation it was the right time to set boundaries.She understood. "I think I was worried that you doing this, with them, would normalize it. That you'd do it to me without thinking, or worse, resent me for rejecting you." She looked at with genuine concern. "You wouldn't; would you?""Never. I know who you are and I think I've come to know what you like. By all means let's test our limits, but never to the point where one of us is unhappy. Are we agreed?"She seemed much happier. "Agreed. And, to be clear, you are free to do anything the other girls ask you to. It was Lucy who bragged about what you did, not you. And she obviously relished every second." Marie pondered for a moment. "Well, afterwards, possibly not during," she grinned.We sat for a little while then went back to the kitchen, where I made us both a fresh cup of tea to replace the drinks that had cooled while we'd talked. We were just finishing the washing up when my phone rang. It was Mike. I'd offered to pay for him to take his wife and sister in law to the pub the previous night to spy on Lucy's fuckwit husband. I'd forgotten that he'd promised an update that morning. I told my wife that I'd explain later and hit the 'Answer call' icon. As Lucy was Marie's friend it seemed only fair she heard our conversation. I switched my phone to speaker."Good morning Mike. Marie is here with me and you are on speaker. Hung over at all?" We heard a snort of laughter."You should know, when you're involved with two women then obviously you get twice as much supervision. So no," he replied.Marie looked enquiringly at me. "Mike, Marie is just finding out that I asked you to do some spying for me. Tell us, was Eddie there?""He was. And the group he was with were an obnoxious crew. Loud, foul mouthed boors the lot of them. Not just the men either."Marie and I shared a look. "So he plays darts with women too?""Darts?" Mike sounded surprised. "Who mentioned darts? They don't even have a dartboard in The Fox and Hounds.""Well," I explained. "Eddie told his wife, a friend of ours, that Wednesday night is now his darts night.""Sorry Geoff," Mike replied. "The only double top your mate was interested in was bulging out of the low cut blouse belonging to the tarty looking slapper he was buying drinks for all night."Whatever vestiges of guilt I'd felt for including Lucy in our 'language classes' evaporated instantly.I needed to be certain. "Are you sure it was Eddie?""I thought you might ask, so I took a photo of my two best girls and made sure that my target was clearly visible behind them. I'm sending it now." A picture of two pleasant looking women in their forties popped on my screen. Marie and I both recognized Lucy's husband in the background. We didn't recognize the plain, big titted woman with her arm around his neck."Asshole!" Marie growled. I was puzzled. Lucy was admittedly at least fifteen years older than the woman with her arm around Eddie but she (Lucy) was slimmer, prettier and, from personal experience, a sexual dynamo. Why the Hell was Eddie rejecting sex with Lucy while he's all over the pooch in the pub?I reminded Mike that he and his ladies were invited to our wedding and suggested that they look on-line for costume ideas. I warned him that some had already been chosen but they had all of the film and TV franchises to choose from, so duplication shouldn't be an issue. He promised to send me images once they'd made their minds up. Becky, his wife, was excited to be invited and wanted to do something similar for their shared lover, Ruth, though Harry Potter was more their style.I reminded him to text his bank details so that I could pay my dues and, after we said our goodbyes, I turned to Marie. "Why?" Was all I said. She understood perfectly."I know Lucy is my friend but; That other woman, she's;” I was impressed. It takes a lot to render my wife speechless.I had to ask. "Has Lucy ever said anything to make you think that there are some er, activities, that are off limits?""For God's sake, Geoff!" She retorted. "Only last night she offered herself to you as a free-use fuck-doll. She's always been sexually adventurous." She looked puzzled. "I can't begin to imagine what that busty blob has that Lucy hasn't."Neither could I, so we shelved that conversation for later and turned our attention to preparing for our guests that evening. After changing the bedding from the previous evening's entertainment, we sat and decided on our menus for the coming week. A quick check to see if any store-cupboard items needed replenishing and we were off to our local supermarket. Marie hit the sea-food counter while I dawdled in the wine aisle. There was an offer on, so I loaded up on some old favorites and added a couple of bottles I'd not tried before. An Alvarinho vinho verde from Portugal caught my eye. It seemed an ideal partner for that evening's seafood dish. Into the trolley it went."What?" I tried to look innocent when Marie caught up with me. "There's twenty percent off. The more I buy, the more we save." She shook her head and guided me gently, but firmly, to the produce aisle. We returned home without further incident.Angie joined us after lunch and we worked happily together prepping for our evening meal. There would be six of us at the table, but we made sure that there would be some leftovers for Linda, our daughter. She was taking the opportunity to use her early finish to get her hair done while Colin ate with us.Short grain rice, seafood, onion, peppers, garlic and peas. Fish stock, tomatoes, chorizo and a pinch of saffron. All laid out ready for Marie to cook. It was her turn, once we'd had a chat with our visitors."Angie?" I asked, to get her attention.She looked up from cleaning a piece of squid. "Yes dear?" We were being unusually domesticated so her mischievous grin was probably warranted.I know you helped me cook breakfast, but you've never invited us to eat at your place. Do you cook or what?"I noticed that my wife was now concentrating very intently on de-veining a prawn, suspiciously so."I can cook," Angie admitted. I could tell that there was a 'but' about to make an appearance. "Quite well, in fact. But." Yes! I knew it was coming. "I get really bitchy if someone is helping in my kitchen and they don't do exactly as I say.""But you're okay doing this?" I persisted."Of course." She seemed to find the question rather ridiculous. "You ask me to rinse this; I'll rinse it. We're fine. But: In my kitchen, if I ask you to brown some onion in a pan, I expect you to use the correct pan, the right amount of the right sort of oil and to produce perfectly sliced onion cooked to precisely the right color exactly when I need it. Otherwise I tend to get a bit cross." She looked a little uncomfortable. "I know. That makes me sound like Gordon Ramsey with tits, but it's how I am."Marie was trying to keep a straight face but eventually surrendered. "I once tried to help her prepare a meal to impress her first husband's boss and his wife. I was slicing some carrots and the julienne were slightly different sizes. She threw them in the bin and we nearly came to blows. In the end I just did the washing up and let her highness rule the kitchen. It wasn't worth the grief." Marie reached across and hugged her friend. "I still love you though. Even after that." They were both laughing as we finished off and tidied up.We sat and watched some more of our Star Wars episodes while we waited for Mia's mum to arrive with the two teens. Exactly on schedule, the front door burst open and Colin bawled, "Hi everybody. We're here!" Marie went to greet our visitors while Angie and I turned off the TV and stood ready to meet Mia and her mum for the first time.Colin booled in first, dragging a tall, pretty teenage girl by the hand. "This is Mia," he informed us. "This is my grandad," he pointed me out to his friend. "And this is Grangie," he said proudly. "They're all really clever, but Grangie is especially smart." He dropped his voice to a hoarse whisper. "She's why your mum wants to meet. I think we're best off keeping out of the way." He dragged her away to the study giving her little chance to say anything but a squeaked, "Hi" before they disappeared.Marie ushered a buxom woman in her late thirties, an amazon, think Brienne of Tarth from Game of Thrones, into the room and they both stood for a moment, presumably wondering where the kids were. Marie collected her wits. "Wendy, this is my husband Geoff." I nodded a welcome. "And this is our special friend Angie." Angie copied my greeting. "Obviously, this is Mia's mum, Wendy."Now the introductions were done, Marie asked if Wendy wanted a drink and we all decided on a cup of tea. Angie was anxious to help, she isn't at her best in situations like this, so it fell to me to entertain our guest. We chatted about the two kids and I took the opportunity to size up our new acquaintance. That was probably a rather Freudian slip. Wendy was a big lady. Not obese, even plump would be a misdescription; it just seemed as though there was a lot of her. She seemed to relax as we spoke. Colin was obviously comfortable in our home, the noises from the kitchen were reassuringly domestic and I made it a point not to stare at her magnificent bosom.She was, in fact, a rather attractive woman. Pleasant, open features, a nice smile, long brown hair past her shoulders and, as I may have implied, spectacularly large tits. I made a mental note to ask Marie what cup size she thought Wendy required: purely for reporting purposes, of course. The other thing of note was that she was at least as tall as me; probably an inch or more taller.Marie bustled in carrying a tray with four cups and Angie followed with a plate bearing biscuits and cakes. Marie excused herself for a moment while she went to remind Colin to make sure his guest was properly catered for. Apparently they assured her that they were fine and would raid the kitchen once homework was done.Marie looked to me. Right; I was elected spokesman. "So Wendy," I began, settling back in my seat to seem less intense. "Colin has invited Mia to be his plus one at our ceremony and you are wondering what's going on. Is that a fair summary?"She took a sip of her tea before she replied. "I'm sure you can see why that is. I don't mean to pry but Mia's welfare has to be my priority."Neither of the girls seemed inclined to contribute yet so I soldiered on. "Angie here has been my wife's closest friend, since before we were married. I've always been fond of her too. But recently," I looked at the girls, they seemed happy with my approach. "Our feelings have intensified and we both regard her as being more than just a friend. We realized that we are both emotionally attached to her, and her to us." I paused to make sure that Wendy was on the same page, or at least not stricken with horror. In the absence of any expression of disgust, I continued. "We want to declare our affection publicly and formalize, as best we can within the law, our new relationship. Marie and I have already had a traditional wedding; so has Angela; twice, in fact. We decided that a themed ceremony might be more entertaining for us and our guests."She seemed interested rather than appalled so I kept going. "Hence Colin's invitation to Mia to accompany him in a costume to fit in with our Star Wars theme." I decided that was a good place to stop for feedback."So this 'ceremony' that Colin has invited my daughter to is to acknowledge you two, a legally married couple, inviting you, Angela, into your relationship?" She paused, gazing thoughtfully at us all. "That's so lovely. I wish more people would open themselves up to their feelings like that." Her smile as she spoke illuminated the room."Does that mean you are okay with Mia attending with Colin?" Marie asked. "They will be the youngest ones there."Wendy was dismissive. "Colin is a lovely polite lad. His mother seems nice and I'm not getting any worrying vibes from any of you. I'm happy and Mia seems keen to be there.""Has she discussed her outfit?" That was me."Her dad was a fan of the films, so I think I've seen them all. Most of the costumes are fairly tame, and the one Mia showed me, the white stretch suit, is no more revealing than the tight joggers and crop tops girls her age wear every weekend to go shopping." She looked a little wistful.I glanced at my wife and got an almost imperceptible nod in reply. "Wendy. If you'd like, we'd be happy to extend the invitation to you too; if you don't think Mia would think you were being a third wheel on their date.""Who would I go as?" She snorted. "Jabba the Hutt? I mean, look at me."We did. She was tall, broad shouldered but proportioned, with an actual waistline. Her long hair and feminine features rather mitigated her size. Did I mention her boobs? She had a lovely complexion too. All in all she was a big sexy woman who didn't see what we did.Angie said what I was just beginning to consider. "Cara Dune," she blurted out. Then, putting her hand to her mouth, she looked to me to rescue her. Wendy seemed nonplussed."We're part way through watching some TV spinoffs," I explained. "Angie and I admit to being Sci-Fi nerds. One of the female characters, Cara Dune, is a powerfully built woman. Let Marie show you the costume she has chosen already while Angie finds some Cara images. Meanwhile, I'll go and check on the kids."I left the three women scrolling through their phones and sought out the two teenagers in the study. I made sure they heard me coming; I wasn't trying to catch them having a quiet cuddle. In reality, they were both reading studiously when I opened the door. I smiled to myself. Colin's book was upside down. I pointed and made circle motion with my finger. He looked puzzled then down at his book and blushed. "Drat! Mia, we've been busted."I shook my head and tapped the side of my nose. "Be sensible and be discreet. That's all we expect. Now do you want anything in the kitchen?"They both declined so I left them to their 'reading'. I left the door open, just to make a point.Back in the living room, the three women were happily comparing notes. Wendy loved the idea of Mia in white and Colin in black. She was amazed at the warrior costume Marie had chosen and how similar in principle it was to Cara Dune's. She was obviously intrigued by our idea."The thing is," Wendy said, hesitantly. "I'm not sure that I can really afford two costumes. Not this intricate, anyway.""Sweetheart, that's not your problem," Angie reassured her. "I'm paying for everyone's costume. We're having them all individually made at my expense. You just have to turn up to get measured."Wendy wasn't convinced. "You don't want

The Filmmakers Podcast
Willem Dafoe & Nadia Latif talk 'The Man in My Basement'

The Filmmakers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 26:02


Welcome back to The Latest Filmmakers Podcast, the show that takes you behind the scenes of the most anticipated films with the creative minds who make them. This week, we're honored to have a pair of brilliant artists to discuss their new psychological thriller, a film that explores the chilling depths of history, identity, and the burden of legacy. It's a short one but a good one as Dom Lenoir hosts. First, we have an actor whose illustrious career spans decades and genres, from his iconic portrayal of the Green Goblin in Spider-Man to his voice work as Gill in Finding Nemo and his Oscar-nominated roles as Sgt. Elias in Platoon, Max Schreck in Shadow of the Vampire, and Vincent van Gogh in At Eternity's Gate. He is, of course, the legendary Willem Dafoe. Joining him is a phenomenal talent making her feature film directorial debut. Known for her impactful work in theater and powerful short films like White Girl, she also co-wrote the screenplay for their new movie. Please give a warm welcome to director and writer Nadia Latif. They are here to discuss their new film, The Man in My Basement, an unnerving adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Walter Mosley. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, tells the story of a down-on-his-luck man in Sag Harbor who finds his life and his family's hidden history turned upside down by a mysterious tenant. Let's dive in. This is The Latest Filmmakers Podcast. OTHER LINKS DIRTY BOY cinema listings FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the veganlifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take amoment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review& every comment helps us share the film's important message withmore people. Your support makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zakendoen | BNR
Géke Roelink (Nemo) over het groeiende vertrouwen in de wetenschap  

Zakendoen | BNR

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 107:32


Waar je in tijden van polarisatie denkt dat het vertrouwen in de wetenschap daalt, stijgt het juist. Wat is daarin de rol van een museum dat voor wetenschap en technologie staat? En: het van Gogh museum dreigt de deuren te sluiten door bezuinigingen. Staat Nemo hetzelfde te wachten? Géke Roelink directeur van NEMO Science Museum is te gast in BNR Zakendoen. Macro met Boot Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić. Ook altijd terug te vinden als je een aflevering gemist hebt. Blik op de wereld Wat speelt zich vandaag af op het wereldtoneel? Het laatste nieuws uit bijvoorbeeld Oekraïne, het Midden-Oosten, de Verenigde Staten of Brussel hoor je iedere werkdag om 12.10 van onze vaste experts en eigen redacteuren en verslaggevers. Ook los te vinden als podcast. Economenpanel De Franse premier François Bayrou is opgestapt nadat zijn begroting niet genoeg steun heeft ontvangen van het parlement. En: de Amerikaanse economie begint nu toch te vertragen. Dat en meer bespreken we met: -Heleen Mees, econoom en columnist bij de Volkskrant; -En Koen de Leus, hoofdeconoom bij BNP Paribas Fortis. Luister l Economenpanel Zakenlunch Elke dag, tijdens de lunch, geniet je mee van het laatste zakelijke nieuws, actuele informatie over de financiële markten en ander economische actualiteiten. Op een ontspannen manier word je als luisteraar bijgepraat over alles wat er speelt in de wereld van het bedrijfsleven en de beurs. En altijd terug te vinden als podcast, mocht je de lunch gemist hebben. Contact & Abonneren BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail. Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE QUEENS NEW YORKER
THE LEGACY OF QUEENS EPISODE 145: KIRK DOUGLAS(actor and filmmaker)

THE QUEENS NEW YORKER

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 59:04


Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor and filmmaker. After an impoverished childhood, he made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck. Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, including westerns and war films. During his career, he appeared in more than 90 films and was known for his explosive acting style. He was named by the American Film Institute the 17th-greatest male star of Classic Hollywood cinema.Douglas played an unscrupulous boxing hero in Champion (1949), which brought him his first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. His other early films include Out of the Past (1947); Young Man with a Horn (1950), playing opposite Lauren Bacall and Doris Day; Ace in the Hole (1951); and Detective Story (1951), for which he received a Golden Globe nomination. He received his second Oscar nomination for his dramatic role in The Bad and the Beautiful (1952), opposite Lana Turner, and earned his third for portraying Vincent van Gogh in Lust for Life (1956), a role for which he won the Golden Globe for the Best Actor in a Drama. He also starred with James Mason in the adventure 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), a large box-office hit.In September 1949 at the age of 32, he established Bryna Productions, which began producing films as varied as Paths of Glory (1957) and Spartacus (1960). In those two films, he collaborated with the then relatively unknown director Stanley Kubrick, taking lead roles in both films. Douglas arguably helped to break the Hollywood blacklist by having Dalton Trumbo write Spartacus with an official on-screen credit.[1] He produced and starred in Lonely Are the Brave (1962) and Seven Days in May (1964), the latter opposite Burt Lancaster, with whom he made seven films. In 1963, he starred in the Broadway play One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, a story that he purchased and later gave to his son Michael Douglas, who turned it into an Oscar-winning film. Douglas continued acting into the 1980s, appearing in such films as Saturn 3 (1980), The Man from Snowy River (1982), Tough Guys (1986), a reunion with Lancaster, and in the television version of Inherit the Wind (1988) plus in an episode of Touched by an Angel in 2000, for which he received his third nomination for an Emmy Award.As an actor and philanthropist, Douglas received an Academy Honorary Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As an author, he wrote ten novels and memoirs. After barely surviving a helicopter crash in 1991 and then suffering a stroke in 1996, he focused on renewing his spiritual and religious life. He lived with his second wife, producer Anne Buydens, until his death in 2020. A centenarian, Douglas was one of the last surviving stars of the film industry's Golden Age.[2]PICTURE: By Unknown author - http://www.acertaincinema.com/browse/person/kirk-douglas/?p1=24&p2=1&p3=1&p4=1, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19914066

CEO Podcast | BNR
Ziet NEMO Science Museum het stijgende vertrouwen in de wetenschap terug in de eigen cijfers?

CEO Podcast | BNR

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 23:49


Waar je in tijden van polarisatie denkt dat het vertrouwen in de wetenschap daalt, stijgt het juist. Wat is daarin de rol van een museum dat voor wetenschap en technologie staat? En: het van Gogh museum dreigt de deuren te sluiten door bezuinigingen. Staat Nemo hetzelfde te wachten? In ‘De top van Nederland’ heeft presentator Thomas van Zijl een uitgebreid gesprek met Géke Roelings, directeur van NEMO Science Museum. Over NEMO Science Museum NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is het grootste science center van Nederland en maakt wetenschap en technologie op een interactieve manier toegankelijk voor jong en oud. Het museum richt zich op nieuwsgierigheid en educatie en ontvangt jaarlijks meer dan 600.000 bezoekers. Over Thomas van Zijl Thomas van Zijl is financieel journalist en presentator bij BNR. Hij presenteert dagelijks ‘BNR Zakendoen’, het Nederlandse radioprogramma voor economisch nieuws en zakelijk inzicht, waar 'De top van Nederland’ onderdeel van is. Ook is hij een van de makers van de podcast ‘Onder curatoren’. Abonneer je op de podcast Ga naar ‘De top van Nederland’ en abonneer je op de podcast, ook te beluisteren via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moord Podcast
True Crime Feitje van de dag: Annie Chapman, tweede slachtoffer van Jack the Ripper

Moord Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 2:01


Op 8 september 1888 wordt rond een uur of 6 in de ochtend het ontzielde lichaam van Annie Chapman gevonden en zij zal de geschiedenis ingaan als het tweede slachtoffer van Jack the Ripper. Annie kwam oorspronkelijk uit een nette familie maar ze hield nogal van een borrel en was door de jaren heen afgegleden naar een onzeker bestaan. Ze verkocht zelfgehaakte bloemen en schnabbelde af en toe wat bij als sekswerker. In de vroege ochtend van 8 september blijtk dat ze niet genoeg geld heeft om die nacvht voor haar bed te betalen en daarom gaat ze de straat op: zeg tegen de huisbaas dat hij mijn bed vrijhoudt, ik ben zo terug, roept ze nog als ze vertrekt. Rond 5.30 's ochtends wordt ze nog gezien en een half uur later wordt ze dood gevonden. Ze is verschrikkelijk toegetakeld, de tweede vrouw in korte tijd die op deze manier is vermoord  en heel Londen is hierna in blinde paniek: een seriemoordenaar die het voorzien heeft op vrouwen.  . Jack the Ripper is nooit gepakt, maar er is een hele rij aan verdachten waaronder een Poolse kapper en een Britse prins. Mijn persoonlijke favoriet voor Jack the Ripper is... Vincent van Gogh! Daar is echt helemaal geen bewijs voor, maar de theorie is hlarisch.  Ik maakte over een podcast over de dood, en mogelijke moord, op Vincent van Gogh, luister die vooral! Meer waargebeurde, historische misdaadfeitjes? Luister naar Moord Podcast! #truecrime #geschiedenis #jacktheripper #lizluyben

In Our Time
Vincent Van Gogh (Archive Episode)

In Our Time

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 55:38


Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Dutch artist famous for starry nights and sunflowers, self portraits and simple chairs. These are images known the world over, and Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) painted them and around 900 others in the last decade of his short, brilliant life and, famously, in that lifetime he made only one recorded sale. Yet within a few decades after his death these extraordinary works, with all their colour and life, became the most desirable of all modern art, propelled in part by the story of Vincent van Gogh's struggle with mental health. With Christopher Riopelle The Neil Westreich Curator of Post 1800 Paintings at the National Gallery Martin Bailey A leading Van Gogh specialist and correspondent for The Art Newspaper And Frances Fowle Professor of Nineteenth Century Art at the University of Edinburgh and Senior Curator at National Galleries Scotland Producer: Simon Tillotson Reading list: Martin Bailey, Living with Vincent Van Gogh: The Homes and Landscapes that shared the Artist (White Lion Publishing, 2019) Martin Bailey, Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence (Frances Lincoln, 2021) Martin Bailey, Van Gogh's Finale: Auvers and the Artist's Rise to Fame (Frances Lincoln, 2021) Nienke Bakker and Ella Hendriks, Van Gogh and the Sunflowers: A Masterpiece Examined (Van Gogh Museum, 2019) Nienke Bakker, Emmanuel Coquery, Teio Meedendorp and Louis van Tilborgh (eds), Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise: His Final Months (Thames & Hudson, 2023) Frances Fowle, Van Gogh's Twin: The Scottish Art Dealer Alexander Reid, 1854-1928 (National Galleries of Scotland, 2010) Bregje Gerritse, The Potato Eaters: Van Gogh's First Masterpiece (Van Gogh Museum, 2021) Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith, Van Gogh: The Life (Random House, 2012) Leo Jansen, Hans Luijten and Nienke Bakker (eds), Vincent van Gogh: The Letters: The Complete Illustrated and Annotated Edition (Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2009) Leo Jansen, Hans Luijten and Nienke Bakker (eds), Vincent van Gogh, A Life in Letters (Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2020) Hans Luitjen, Jo van Gogh Bonger: The Woman who Made Vincent Famous Bloomsbury, 2022 Louis van Tilborgh, Martin Bailey, Karen Serres (ed.), Van Gogh Self-Portraits (Courtauld Institute, 2022) Ingo F. Walther and Rainer Metzger, Van Gogh. The Complete Paintings (Taschen, 2022) Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world.

Opium
Het gesprek - Arnout Hauben (2 september 2025)

Opium

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 13:11


Annemieke Bosman in gesprek met Arnout Hauben, Vlaamse televisiemaker. Hoe zou het zijn om Napoleon Bonaparte te interviewen aan de vooravond van de Slag bij Waterloo? Of Vincent van Gogh in zijn Antwerpse studentenkamer? Arnout Hauben reist in de VPRO tv-serie Interview met de geschiedenis terug in de tijd en spreekt historische grootheden op sleutelmomenten in hun leven, toen ze te gast waren in Nederland of België. Van Marie Curie in de loopgraven van de Eerste Wereldoorlog tot Peter de Grote op een scheepswerf in Zaandam.` Arnout Hauben won met zijn televisieprogramma Dwars door de lage Landen de Gouden Televizier-Ring voor het beste televisieprogramma van het jaar 2024.  Interview met de geschiedenis is te zien bij de VPRO vanaf 3 september om 20:30 uur op NPO2.

Steengoed
Van schilderij naar LEGO-set - met Stijn Oom

Steengoed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 47:25


In de vorige aflevering kwam het al een paar keer ter sprake: LEGO®-designer Stijn Oom is verantwoordelijk voor de LEGO® Art set van de Zonnebloemen van Vincent van Gogh. Elger en Nelleke vervolgen het gesprek met Stijn en horen alles over hoe je van schilderij naar LEGO®-set gaat en wat daar allemaal bij komt kijken. Echt heel interessant, al zeggen we het zelf.Besproken sets en andere shownotes kun je vinden op steengoed.show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BACKSPIN
Der riesige Einfluss von "La Haine" und Graffiti à la Van Gogh? | Love'N'Hate

BACKSPIN

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 62:49


Neue Folge Love'N'Hate, neue Ladung Hip-Hop-Kultur to the fullest. Diese Woche ist Emma wieder mit dabei und es geht um große Themen: Neben dem 30 jährigem Jubiläum von "La Haine" und den Einfluss des Klassikers geht es auch um die "Eine Stadt wird bunt" Triple-Vinyl, die Hamburger Hip-Hop History auf Platte bringt und um die Frage, warum einige Graffitisprayer eigentlich den Stellenwert eines großen Malers wie van Gogh genießen müssten. Viel Spaß beim Hören!

Steengoed
Het werk van een LEGO-designer - met Stijn Oom

Steengoed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 44:12


In deze aflevering spreken Elger en Nelleke uitgebreid met Stijn Oom. Die naam zegt je misschien niets, maar je hebt wellicht wel een echte Stijn Oom in of op de kast staan. Hij werkt namelijk bij LEGO® als designer en heeft een paar hele mooie sets op zijn naam staan. De tofste is misschien wel de Zonnebloemen van Vincent van Gogh, maar daar gaan we het in de volgende aflevering over hebben. Eerst vragen we Stijn het hemd van zijn lijf over zijn werk als LEGO-designer.Besproken sets en andere shownotes kun je vinden op steengoed.show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Economics of Everyday Things
102. “The Starry Night”

The Economics of Everyday Things

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 20:54


How does a museum place a value on a priceless work of art? And how much does it cost to keep it safe? Zachary Crockett appraises the situation. SOURCES:Glenn Lowry, director of the Museum of Modern Art. RESOURCES:"Why Climate Activists Are Still Throwing Food and Paint at Famous Artworks," by Tala Ansari (Wall Street Journal, 2023)."The Woman Who Made van Gogh," by Russell Shorto (New York Times, 2021)."The Lillie P. Bliss collection," (MoMA Collection, 1934)."May Belfort," by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (Cleveland Museum of Art, 1895)."Still Life with a Bottle," by Paul Cézanne (Pola Museum, 1890)."The Starry Night," by Vincent Van Gogh (MoMA Collection, 1889)."Portrait of Victor Chocquet Seated," by Paul Cézanne (1877). EXTRAS:"Hotel Art," by The Economics of Everyday Things (2025)."The Hidden Side of the Art Market," by Freakonomics Radio (2021). 

The LA Report
Typhus infections on the rise in Long Beach, Triple digit temps coming to SoCal, LACMA gets first van Gogh & Manet paintings — The P.M. Edition

The LA Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 4:16


Long Beach is reporting an uptick in typhus infections this summer. A heat advisory has been issued for Southern California starting Wednesday. LACMA's getting new van Gogh and Manet paintings next year. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

Mad About Money
The Hidden Costs of Raising Neurodivergent Kids with Rhiannon Gogh | Ep 91 | MONEY

Mad About Money

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 38:47


This week, I sat down with the incredible Rhiannon Gogh, SEND advocate, chartered financial advisor, and mum to a profoundly autistic son - and it's one of the most eye-opening conversations I've ever had on this podcast.We got real about the brutal financial reality of raising neurodivergent children, the emotional toll of being a carer, and the gaping holes in the system that leave families like ours vulnerable.We talked about:The triple cost of raising a child with SENDWhy so many carers can't work, and what that means for their futuresHow financial planning mistakes (you didn't even know were mistakes) can cost your child their benefits or careThe heartbreaking stories Rhiannon hears every single week – and what she's doing about itWe also got deeply personal about masking, people-pleasing, debt, perimenopause, and why neurodivergent business owners need different kinds of support.This isn't just a money episode. It's a reality check, a call-out, and a roadmap for anyone parenting neurodivergent kids, or navigating life with hidden disabilities.

blckbx.tv
Soul Session met Paul Cliteur: "De overheid bestraft mensen die iets aan de orde stellen"

blckbx.tv

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 93:22


Send us a textIn deze aflevering van Soul Session gaat psycholoog Huibrecht Boluijt in gesprek met Paul Cliteur – rechtsfilosoof, emeritus hoogleraar aan de Universiteit van Leiden, auteur en voormalig politicus. Paul spreekt openhartig over zijn zorgen over de staat van onze democratie, de groeiende maatschappelijke spanningen en de teloorgang van de debatkunst. Maar ook persoonlijke thema's passeren de revue: zijn religieuze achtergrond, de dood, zijn gezin van herkomst en de de moord op Pim Fortuyn en Theo van Gogh. Een gesprek vol diepgang, passie en urgentie – over moraliteit, recht en het belang van vrij denken in turbulente tijden. Waardeer je deze video('s)? Like deze video, abonneer je op ons kanaal en steun de onafhankelijke journalistiek van blckbx met een donatie ➡ https://www.blckbx.tv/donerenWil je op de hoogte blijven?Telegram - https://t.me/blckbxtvTwitter - https://twitter.com/blckbxnewsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/blckbx.tvInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blckbx.tvLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/blckbxnews/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blckbx.tvSupport the showWaardeer je deze video('s)? Like deze video, abonneer je op ons kanaal en steun de onafhankelijke journalistiek van blckbx met een donatieWil je op de hoogte blijven?Telegram - https://t.me/blckbxtvTwitter - / blckbxnews Facebook - / blckbx.tv Instagram - ...

Kultur
"Schwefelgelb und zitronengrün"

Kultur

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 4:41


Déi vill Bréiwer vum Vincent van Gogh u säi Brudder, seng Kënschtlerfrënn, weisen de Moler als Auteur. Hie beschreift net just seng Aarbecht als Kënschtler, mee och seng Opfaassung vun der Konscht an der artistescher Froestellung. De Léon Rinaldetti huet dës Publikatioun, déi d‘Gloria Köpnick an de Rainer Stamm an der Insel-Bücherei vum Suhrkamp-Verlag erausginn hunn, gelies.

Word Continues
First Thoughts On... The Starry Night

Word Continues

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 46:39


The whole gang is here to chat about The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh!

Adventure On Deck
The Most NSFW Book Yet! Week 17: The Golden Ass

Adventure On Deck

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 28:59


This week, we take on Apuleius' The Golden Ass, a hilarious surprise from Ted Gioia's Immersive Humanities Course. Written in the mid-300s A.D., this is the very first Latin prose novel, penned by Algerian-born Apuleius. Lucius, our hero, is a young man who meddles in magic, transforms into a donkey, and embarks on wild adventures before returning to human form. We were so captivated that note-taking fell by the wayside, much like with Herodotus' Histories. This rollicking tale, brimming with late-Roman-Empire themes, proved both hilarious and profound.Unlike Aristotle's structured tragedy guidelines (see Week 5's Poetics), The Golden Ass defies unity of action, place, and time, weaving a tapestry of digressions and sub-stories. Lucius' transformation serves as a spine for tales like “I heard…” or “So they told me…,” echoing the nested narratives of The Odyssey and The Aeneid. The standout sub-story is the myth of Cupid and Psyche, the earliest known version, which stunned us as the inspiration for C.S. Lewis' Till We Have Faces. Its late appearance for a myth feels significant, reflecting a decadent, fatigued Roman worldview. Fortune, personified as in Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy, reappears, underscoring this era's preoccupations.Sarah Ruden's translation is a triumph, preserving Apuleius' puns, alliteration, and bawdy humor. This farce, second only to Lysistrata in humor, is delightfully NSFW, with outrageous scenes that shocked even our son Jack. Ruden notes comparisons to modern humorists like Wodehouse or George MacDonald Fraser's Flashman series, and we see parallels to Forrest Gump—Lucius stumbles through events without driving the plot. The book's influence extends to A Confederacy of Dunces, sparking new reading threads for us, exactly why we joined this course.We paired this with Scott Joplin's ragtime, evoking The Sting's lively vibe. Initially, the rags blended together, but subtle differences, like occasional piano percussion, emerged over time, enriching our listening. Next week, we continue with more narrative, music, and art, including Vincent van Gogh's works, in this eclectic journey. Join us next week as we travel east and read The Arabian Nights.LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)O Brother Where Art ThouCirceRagtime (The Sting, YouTube)Young Gun Silver FoxTed's "New" Yacht Rock postCONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify -

Arroe Collins
Litterally Stepping Into The Creative Mind Of Van Gogh John Zaller Shares The Immersive Experience

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 9:48


This summer marks 135 years since the death of Vincent van Gogh—one of history's most brilliant yet misunderstood artists. Opening July 3 in Winston-Salem, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience arrives at a powerful moment of reflection on his life, struggles, and legacy.This award-winning exhibition invites audiences to step inside Van Gogh's world through stunning 360° projections, virtual reality, and audio excerpts from his deeply personal letters to his brother Theo. It's a chance to connect with the emotional depth behind iconic works like “Sunflowers,” “The Starry Night,” and “Café Terrace at Night”—and to understand the man whose genius was only recognized after his death on July 29, 1890.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
Litterally Stepping Into The Creative Mind Of Van Gogh John Zaller Shares The Immersive Experience

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 9:48


This summer marks 135 years since the death of Vincent van Gogh—one of history's most brilliant yet misunderstood artists. Opening July 3 in Winston-Salem, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience arrives at a powerful moment of reflection on his life, struggles, and legacy.This award-winning exhibition invites audiences to step inside Van Gogh's world through stunning 360° projections, virtual reality, and audio excerpts from his deeply personal letters to his brother Theo. It's a chance to connect with the emotional depth behind iconic works like “Sunflowers,” “The Starry Night,” and “Café Terrace at Night”—and to understand the man whose genius was only recognized after his death on July 29, 1890.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Too Opinionated
Too Opinionated Interview: Shachi Sharma

Too Opinionated

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 49:57


Shachi S. Sharma and Rikhil Bahadur of Aexor-ent are pleased to announce that their touching short film, Homeless, premiered in the US on ShortsTV on DirecTV's Channel 573 on May 31, 2025. ShortsTV, a global short film entertainment network, showcases the best short content worldwide. Their US channel is available via DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse, and other major platforms. Homeless will also be available on the ShortsTV Channel on Amazon Prime in the US and internationally starting June 1. A UK release on Amazon Prime is planned for June.   
Roufus is abandoned by his parents, Linda (Evelyn Tran) and Katie (Sam van Gogh). A dog was fun and games when life was shut down during the COVID pandemic, but as life restarted, Roufus became a responsibility. A homeless person, Fred (Blakely David), rescues Roufus and finds the love he never knew existed. Inspired by the colours of the City of Vancouver, this film is dedicated to the millions of animals who are left Homeless every day.   Producer Shachi S. Sharma is a seasoned producer with over a decade of experience and a sharp instinct for storytelling, honed as a Script Reader at Netflix. Shachi is one of India's youngest producers. She made her mark with Time Out, a bold, LGBTQ-themed debut backed by Viacom18 and later streamed on Netflix.  Since then, she has produced digital series, international documentaries, and commercials for top global brands. With a global lens and a passion for diverse storytelling, Shachi brings creativity and strategy to every project. Known for her versatility and global perspective, Shachi champions diverse stories and innovative storytelling in every format she touches.     Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please subscribe)  

Le 13/14
Van Gogh le labrador, futur chien guide pour aveugle 5/5

Le 13/14

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 4:14


durée : 00:04:14 - Une semaine dans leurs vies - Pour ce dernier épisode, nous sommes à l'Ecole de chiens guides de Paris, que Van Gogh devrait intégrer dans quelques mois. Sarah qui a en charge sa préparation pour le concours d'entrée amène le jeune chiot rencontrer sa peut-être future monitrice Coralie. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

In the Borderlands
David Beth: Kosmic Gnosis #58

In the Borderlands

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 139:44


David Beth has spent half a lifetime exploring the hidden aspects of consciousness, the malaise of the modern mind, the essences of divine archetypes and forms.We speak of how the Western World is a world only in concept, because it is based on safety, predictability and preconceived notions of what it should be. A reality based on human imposition. How do we re-establish a true relation with the world based on openness, listening and allowing, a world of never-ending creation, constantly making kosmos from kaos?DAVID BETH LINKShttps://theionpublishing.com/https://kosmic-gnosis.org/Intro text from the essay "Children of the Abyss"https://theionpublishing.com/shop/tfg_2revexp/PODCAST LINKS https://www.intheborderlands.com/ https://www.patreon.com/IntheBorderlands https://www.facebook.com/intheborderlands https://www.instagram.com/intheborderlands_podcast/ EMAIL contact@intheborderlands.com TORGRIM'S LINKS https://www.brittle.one/ https://www.facebook.com/kloverknekten https://www.instagram.com/kloverknekten/ MIKAEL'S LINKS https://smarturl.it/inanna https://www.facebook.com/mikael.oberg.performance.storyteller https://www.instagram.com/mikaelobergstoryteller/REFERENCESConjuring Creativityhttps://conjuringcreativity.org/Aleister Crowleyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_CrowleyThelemahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThelemaAnthroposophyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AnthroposophyMichael Bertiauxhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_BertiauxHaitian Vodouhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_VodouLudwig Klageshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_KlagesMartin Heideggerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_HeideggerHomerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomerGeorges Bataillehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_BatailleSagas of Icelandershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagas_of_IcelandersLeft-hand-path and right-hand-pathhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left-hand_path_and_right-hand_pathMinotaurhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MinotaurArchon (Gnosticism)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archon_(Gnosticism)Biocentrismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biocentrism_(ethics)Maya Derenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_DerenCandombléhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candombl%C3%A9Umbandahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UmbandaQuimbandahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QuimbandaDionysushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DionysusLanguage of the birdshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_of_the_birdsSiegfried/Sigurdhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SigurdSufismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SufismMjölnir (Thor's hammer)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mj%C3%B6lnirGeisthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeistVeil of Isishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veil_of_IsisKlaus Kinskihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_KinskiAlfred Schulerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_SchulerAnselm Kieferhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anselm_KieferVincent van Goghhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh

Adventure On Deck
Is War the Way? Week 16: Sun Tzu Lao Tzu

Adventure On Deck

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 33:23


I'm reading and talking about Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics.Before we start, though, we talk about graduation speeches...and share the graduation speech we wish we'd heard.Next, we journey from Western literature back to ancient China to explore two timeless texts: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (c. 500 B.C.) and Sun Tzu's The Art of War (c. 400 B.C.), roughly contemporary with Confucius and Plato. After a lukewarm experience with Confucius' Analects in Week 4, we adjusted our approach to these aphoristic works, splitting each into five parts and interleaving them daily. While this didn't make reading easier, it encouraged comparisons between the two.The Tao Te Ching offers a serene philosophy of “the Way,” advocating a life of detachment and flow, like a leaf on a stream. Key insights include prioritizing essence over form (e.g., the space within walls over the walls themselves), embracing hands-off leadership, and avoiding rules or weapons that may incite vice or war. But it's passive: retreating rather than advancing in the face of evil feels challenging, especially compared to active resistance like Gandhi's. The Tao's detachment felt isolating, distinct from the interconnected self-emptying of the Dhammapada or Boethius' Christian-Stoic blend.In contrast, The Art of War is a ruthless manual of military strategy. Sun Tzu, who famously beheaded two concubines to prove his methods to King Ho Lu, emphasizes deception, swift victory, and avoiding prolonged conflict. Key takeaways: defensive measures prevent defeat but don't ensure victory; desperate soldiers fight hardest; and spies are a humane, cost-effective tool. We ponder the status of Sun's soldiers (free or enslaved?), recalling Herodotus' Spartan-Persian debates on free men's ferocity. The texts seem to clash: the Tao's passivity versus Sun's calculated control, though Sun's strategic setups might align with the Tao's inevitable flow.We noted a cultural contrast: Chinese texts lack the narrative epics of Western heroes like Odysseus or Gilgamesh, hinting at differing worldviews. Unlike Confucius' moral focus, neither text emphasizes goodness, which surprised us. Our Tao edition (Stephen Miller's) felt overly modernized, while our unannotated Art of War was dry but tactically insightful, especially for business or military studies. Pairing it with Herodotus or Machiavelli could be illuminating.Don't skip the music! Three albums each from the Beatles and The Rolling Stones...when was the last time you listened to one all the way through?Next week, we return to narrative with Apuleius' Golden Ass, explore Scott Joplin's ragtime, and admire van Gogh's art. LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)CONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts -

Fluent Fiction - Dutch
Sharing Van Gogh: A Painting, A Friendship Forged

Fluent Fiction - Dutch

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 15:43


Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sharing Van Gogh: A Painting, A Friendship Forged Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-01-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een warme zomerdag in Amsterdam.En: It was a warm summer day in Amsterdam.Nl: De zon scheen fel en het was druk in het Van Gogh Museum.En: The sun was shining brightly, and it was busy in the Van Gogh Museum.Nl: Toeristen liepen rond, bewonderend kijkend naar de meesterwerken van Vincent van Gogh.En: Tourists walked around, looking admiringly at the masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh.Nl: Sander stond bij de ingang, enigszins nerveus.En: Sander stood at the entrance, somewhat nervous.Nl: Zijn hart klopte snel.En: His heart was beating fast.Nl: Vandaag was de dag dat hij zijn lang gekoesterde droom wilde vervullen: een perfecte replica van "De Sterrennacht" kopen.En: Today was the day he wanted to fulfill his long-held dream: to buy a perfect replica of "De Sterrennacht" ("The Starry Night").Nl: Sander liep voorzichtig naar de museumwinkel.En: Sander carefully walked to the museum shop.Nl: Hij schoof zijn bril op zijn neus en keek rond.En: He adjusted his glasses on his nose and looked around.Nl: Het was druk.En: It was crowded.Nl: Mensen bladerden door boeken en bekeken de kleurrijke prints.En: People were browsing through books and viewing the colorful prints.Nl: Plotseling zag hij Lieke, de behulpzame winkelassistente.En: Suddenly, he saw Lieke, the helpful shop assistant.Nl: Ze hielp een klant met een vriendelijke glimlach.En: She was assisting a customer with a friendly smile.Nl: Sander moest zijn kans grijpen.En: Sander had to seize his chance.Nl: Hij stapte naar voren.En: He stepped forward.Nl: "Hallo," zei hij zachtjes.En: "Hello," he said softly.Nl: "Ik ben op zoek naar een replica van 'De Sterrennacht'."En: "I'm looking for a replica of 'De Sterrennacht'."Nl: Lieke keek hem met stralende ogen aan.En: Lieke looked at him with shining eyes.Nl: "Oh, dat is een populair stuk," antwoordde ze.En: "Oh, that's a popular piece," she replied.Nl: "Er is er nog maar één."En: "There's only one left."Nl: Net toen Sander wilde reageren, verscheen Joris aan de andere kant van de balie.En: Just as Sander wanted to respond, Joris appeared on the other side of the counter.Nl: "Ik wil die replica ook," zei Joris met een vastberaden blik.En: "I want that replica too," said Joris with a determined look.Nl: Sander voelde zijn maag ineenkrimpen.En: Sander felt his stomach tighten.Nl: Hij wilde niet in een conflict terechtkomen.En: He didn't want to end up in a conflict.Nl: Maar hij wist dat hij iets moest doen.En: But he knew he had to do something.Nl: Hij haalde diep adem en keek Lieke aan.En: He took a deep breath and looked at Lieke.Nl: "Is er misschien een manier waarop we de waarde van het stuk kunnen delen?"En: "Is there maybe a way we can share the value of the piece?"Nl: Lieke glimlachte en knikte.En: Lieke smiled and nodded.Nl: "Misschien kunnen jullie elkaar helpen.En: "Maybe you can help each other.Nl: Hebben jullie andere Van Gogh werken die jullie interessant vinden?En: Do you have other Van Gogh works that you're interested in?Nl: Jullie kunnen details en ideeën uitwisselen terwijl jullie het kunstwerk samen bewonderen."En: You can exchange details and ideas while you admire the artwork together."Nl: Joris knikte instemmend.En: Joris nodded in agreement.Nl: "Ik vind dat een goed idee."En: "I think that's a good idea."Nl: Sander voelde een golf van opluchting.En: Sander felt a wave of relief.Nl: De spanning verdween.En: The tension disappeared.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat hij niet alleen was in zijn liefde voor Van Goghs kunst.En: He realized he wasn't alone in his love for Van Gogh's art.Nl: Samen met Joris begon hij te praten over andere schilderijen, zoals "Zonnebloemen" en "Het Gele Huis".En: Together with Joris, he began talking about other paintings such as "Zonnebloemen" ("Sunflowers") and "Het Gele Huis" ("The Yellow House").Nl: Tijdens hun gesprek voelde Sander zich steeds zelfverzekerder.En: During their conversation, Sander felt increasingly confident.Nl: Hij durfde meer te zeggen en ontdekte dat Joris een waardevolle vriend kon zijn.En: He dared to say more and discovered that Joris could be a valuable friend.Nl: Uiteindelijk besloten Sander en Joris de kunst te delen, evenals hun kennis.En: Ultimately, Sander and Joris decided to share the art, as well as their knowledge.Nl: Dankzij Lieke's wijsheid en hun gedeelde passie, ontstond er een onverwacht gevoel van kameraadschap.En: Thanks to Lieke's wisdom and their shared passion, an unexpected sense of camaraderie arose.Nl: Toen Sander naar buiten liep, voelde hij zich anders.En: As Sander walked outside, he felt different.Nl: Hij was niet langer de stille kunstliefhebber.En: He was no longer the quiet art lover.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat kunst niet alleen iets is om te bezitten, maar ook om te delen en te koesteren met anderen.En: He had learned that art is not just something to own, but also to share and cherish with others. Vocabulary Words:summer: zomermasterpieces: meesterwerkensomewhat: enigszinsnervous: nerveusreplica: replicacrowded: drukbrowsing: bladerdensuddenly: plotselingseize: grijpenshining: stralendedetermined: vastberadentighten: ineenkrimpenconflict: conflictstomach: maagvalue: waardeexchange: uitwisselenadmire: bewonderenrelief: opluchtingtension: spanningconfident: zelfverzekerderdiscover: ontdektevaluable: waardevolleultimately: uiteindelijkknowledge: kenniswisdom: wijsheidpassion: passiecamaraderie: kameraadschapcherish: koesterenshare: delenfulfill: vervullen

Le 13/14
Van Gogh le labrador, futur chien guide pour aveugle 4/5

Le 13/14

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 4:17


durée : 00:04:17 - Une semaine dans leurs vies - Van Gogh est un jeune chien qui doit apprendre à se maîtriser, pour entrer à l'école et être formé comme guide professionnel pour aveugle. Il n'a donc droit qu'à quelques courts moments de détente dans la semaine. Ce midi, nous suivons l'un de ces moments avec Etienne, Sarah et Van Gogh. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Le 13/14
Van Gogh le labrador, futur chien guide pour aveugle 3/5

Le 13/14

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 4:10


durée : 00:04:10 - Une semaine dans leurs vies - Etienne et Sarah éduquent un jeune chiot qui deviendra peut-être, après une formation exigeante un chien guide. Van Gogh ne doit presque jamais rester seul. Sarah l'emmène donc chaque jour au travail ; pour le plus grand plaisir de la plupart de ses collègues. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Le 13/14
Van Gogh le labrador, futur chien guide pour aveugle 2/5

Le 13/14

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 4:26


durée : 00:04:26 - Une semaine dans leurs vies - Suite de notre feuilleton, une semaine dans la vie d'une "famille d'accueil" d'un futur chien guide d'aveugle. Un rôle bénévole qui réclame un vrai investissement pour Sarah et Etienne, jeunes trentenaires. Comme ce midi avec Sarah qui familiarise Van Gogh aux transports en commun. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Teun en Gijs vertellen alles
#223 - Starstruck

Teun en Gijs vertellen alles

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 52:20


Gijs wil dingen leuk vinden die hij niet leuk vindt en Teun voelt zich gedwongen om ergens naartoe te willen waar hij niet heen wil; we hebben weer heel wat te verhapstukken. Verder was een van ons underwhelmed op de A10 en de ander boos thuis. Wat is nou het goede om te doen? Hanneke verheugt zich op het ziekenhuis, liggend in een bed waar mensen op Crocs zorgend om haar heen draven. We sluiten af met een artiest waar Gijs nooit meer naartoe wil.

Le 13/14
Van Gogh le labrador, futur chien guide pour aveugle 1/5

Le 13/14

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 4:20


durée : 00:04:20 - Une semaine dans leurs vies - A Pantin, Etienne et Sarah ont accueilli bénévolement Van Gogh, un jeune labrador. Dans 10 mois, il fera son entrée à l'Ecole de chiens guides de Paris. Avant cela, le couple a pour mission de l'éduquer et de lui apprendre un certain nombre de bases pour préparer son entrée à l'école. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Brad and John - Mornings on KISM

A woman drove her SUV down a bike path trying to catch a teen on an E-bike to tell him to slow down...a man sat on a piece of Vicent van Gogh artwork and ruined it...and a man blew up a casino toilet as he was being thrown out for attempted theft!

Wissen
Wohin bewegt sich die digitale Kunstwissenschaft, Tristan Weddigen?

Wissen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 34:16


Ein Bild im Stil von van Gogh — kein Problem! Mit KI lassen sich Kunst imitieren oder Fälschungen enttarnen. Auch für das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten mit KI ist Kreativität gefragt. >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/wissen/ach-mensch-tristan-weddingen-digitale-kunst

Podcasts – detektor.fm
Ach, Mensch! | Wohin bewegt sich die digitale Kunstwissenschaft, Tristan Weddigen?

Podcasts – detektor.fm

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 34:16


Ein Bild im Stil von van Gogh — kein Problem! Mit KI lassen sich Kunst imitieren oder Fälschungen enttarnen. Auch für das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten mit KI ist Kreativität gefragt. >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/wissen/ach-mensch-tristan-weddingen-digitale-kunst

The Skies We’re Under: Parenting Disabled Children Podcast
Planning with Love: Securing Your Child's Future with Rhiannon Gogh | S4 | E36

The Skies We’re Under: Parenting Disabled Children Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 47:37


We're delighted to be joined by Rhiannon Gogh, SEND finance expert, mum to a boy with complex autism, trainer, presenter and award winning Financial Advisor. Rhiannon talks us through all the things we need to think about (even if it's difficult!) and helps explain terms like trustees, with informed, positive and helpful advice. You can find more about Rhiannon and her work at  Carers Academy and SENDA. Rhiannon's Book is available for order Planning With Love: A Guide to Wills and Trusts for Parents of Children With Special Needs Thanks to the lovely folk at Jiraffe for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here. We'd love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick', then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  We're so happy that The Skies We're Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here…   Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

Un Jour dans l'Histoire
Anna Boch : peintre et mécène au temps des impressionnistes

Un Jour dans l'Histoire

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 37:10


Nous sommes au milieu de l'année 1885. Les membres du groupe artistique d'avant-garde « Les XX », créé deux ans plus tôt, à Bruxelles, ont décidé d'élire de nouveaux candidats. Il s'agit de remplacer deux des membres fondateurs, Frans Simons, démissionnaire, car certaines de ses toiles ont été refusées par le Salon organisé par le groupe, et Théodore Verstraete, trop épris d'indépendance. « Les XX » choisissent Félicien Rops et Anna Boch. Si la postérité du premier a bien traversé les années, il faut un peu chercher pour trouver trace de celle … de la femme. Anna Boch, fille d'entrepreneur en faïencerie, artiste polyvalente, peintre de talent, comme son frère Eugène, passionnée par la nature qui lui sert de fil rouge dans sa quête de lumière et de couleur. Collectionneuse et mécène avertie, elle a réuni l'une des plus fameuses collections de son temps, c'est elle qui achète le seul tableau vendu par van Gogh de son vivant. Elle reste la seule femme membre du cercle des « XX », et aussi de « La Libre esthétique » qui lui succède, mais ne se contente pas d'y faire figuration : elle est considérée par ses confrères sur un pied d'égalité. Anna Boch veut faire carrière, à l'instar d'une autre artiste belge de la même époque, Marguerite Van de Wiele, autrice aujourd'hui bien oubliée. Van de Wiele qui, dans son roman Fleurs de civilisation » mettant en scène une jeune artiste bruxelloise, écrit : « (…) la femme de talent (…) est un être fâcheux, plus phénoménal encore que l'homme-artiste, car, déformée comme lui dans son existence normale, elle l'est jusque dans le rôle que notre société assigne aux individus de son sexe et, à en jouer un autre, elle perdra bientôt physiquement et moralement tout ce qui constitue la particularité féminine ; les amazones n'auraient pu être ni épouses, ni mères. C'est ce qui arrive fatalement pour nos modernes femmes peintres, statuaires, musiciennes, écrivaines … ». Alors, comment Anna Boch, artiste et mécène, s'est-elle débrouillée pour exister ? Invitée : Virginie Devillez, docteure en histoire de l'Université libre de Bruxelles. Sujets traités : Anna Boch, mécène, peintre, impressionnistes,Frans Simons, Théodore Verstraete, Marguerite Van de Wiele, féminine, musicienne, écrivaine,Félicien Rops Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

#AmWriting
Imagining the Life of Jo Van Gogh

#AmWriting

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 59:34


Joan Fernandez is a former senior marketing executive and general partner of the financial powerhouse Edward Jones. In 2018, she retired from a 30+ year career to be a full-time writer. Since leaving the corporate world, she's become a member of the Historical Novel Society, the Author's Guild, and the Women's Fiction Writers Association (WFWA). In April 2020, she founded a Historical Fiction affinity group within WFWA that grew from a handful of people to nearly two hundred authors. Her debut novel, Saving Vincent: A Novel of Jo van Gogh, has just come out — and I had the great privilege of coaching Joan at two points in her long process of writing this book so I had a front row seat to the deep work she did to bring this story to life. Writing about a real person has some particular challenges, and we get into that here.I'm so excited to share our conversation today.Links from the Pod:Historical Novel Societythe Authors GuildWomen's Fiction Writers Association (WFWA)Top Five Regrets of the Dying, Bronnie WareFind Joan at www.joanfernandezauthor.com, or on IG at @joanfernandezauthorWriters and readers! KJ, here. If you love #AmWriting—and I know you do—and especially if you love the regular segment at the end of most episodes where we talk about what we've been reading, you will also love my weekly #AmReading— find it at kjdellantonia.com or kjda.substack.com or by clicking on my name on Substack, if you do that kind of thing. Your #tbr won't be sorry but also: DID YOU KNOW SARINA BOWEN's LATEST BOOK IS OUT NEXT WEEK? That means if you preorder NOW—next week you gets to do a happy dance! Rowan Gallagher is a devoted single mother and a talented architect with a high-profile commission restoring an historic mansion for the most powerful family in Maine. But inside, she's a mess. She knows that stalking her ex's avatar all over Portland on her phone isn't the healthiest way to heal from their breakup. But she's out of ice cream and she's sick of romcoms. Watching his every move is both fascinating and infuriating. He's dining out while she's wallowing on the couch. The last straw comes when he parks in their favorite spot on the waterfront. In a weak moment, she leashes the dog and sets off to see who else is in his car. Instead of catching her ex in a kiss, Rowan becomes the first witness to his murder—and the primary suspect.Digital books at: Amazon | Nook | Apple Books | Kobo | Google Play | Audible Physical books at: Bookshop.org | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Indigo | More paperback links here! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Front Row
Hamlet Radiohead mashup, Stoke-on-Trent pottery in crisis

Front Row

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 42:23


In the wake of President Trump's proposed film tariffs, Jake Kanter, International Investigations Editor at Deadline, discusses what the impact could be for the British film industry.Last week Moorcroft became the latest heritage ceramic company to close its doors in Stoke-On-Trent. Emma Bridgewater, founder of the eponymous ceramics company, and Alasdair Brooks from Re-Form Heritage, discuss the decline of pottery in The Potteries.A new genre-bending production of Hamlet created in collaboration with Thom Yorke from Radiohead has just opened at Factory International in Manchester. Co-directors Christine Jones and Steven Hoggett discuss their vision for Hamlet Hail to the Thief. When it opened in 2000, The Lowry in Salford was one of the many beneficiaries of cultural infrastructure funding from the Millennium Commission. Twenty five years on, its CEO, Julia Fawcett, joins Front Row to discuss the significance of this national funding programme.David Hockney and Vincent van Gogh have had the immersive art treatment. Now the National Portrait Gallery is using this approach for its collection in a new exhibition, Stories Brought To Life, that has just opened in MediaCity, Salford Quays. Art critic Laura Robertson gives her thoughts.Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu

Eternity Church PodCast
Episode 227: March 30, 2025 - Lent (4)

Eternity Church PodCast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 28:08


A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal. Have you ever heard a great song or watched an incredible movie then afterwards learned the inspiration for it, and it made it all the more powerful? Years ago, Elise and I were in a little art shop in a mall. Among all the large and impressive art for sale, there was a fairly small oil replica of Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers. So simple. Flowers in a vase. I walked out with that little framed painting for my office. Later I learned Van Gogh painted the original to display in a room to show his gratefulness for his friend, Paul Gauguin, who was moving in with him. The painting was more than just vibrant impasto colors of liberal oil paint. The paint was more than just a still life of top-heavy sunflowers. The painting was friendship, closeness, gratitude. Psalm 102 is a powerful song we can sing in the valley. It is a song of suffering held deeply in the heart of the singer. Not wanting this to be missed, the compilers of Israel's song book kept a short superscript before the lyrics. It is one of a kind. The superscript of 102 is the only one in Psalms which, according to Rolf Jacobson “describes a psalm as intended for a particular instance in a person's life.” Psalm 102 is Van Gogh's sunflower with the backstory of gratitude. This fifth penitential psalm is at first glance a moving song of sorrow and shadow. It is does not hide its suffering. But holding gently the superscript at the beginning brings a deeper resonance: “A prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord.” There is a backstory. There is an affliction that has left the voice parched and in pain. This lament is sung from the little remaining, the last drops of oil in the widow's jar, the rasping voice of the thirsty soul. Like the sunflowers, it is a song for someone…and that someone is divine. He is enthroned on high. He is God Almighty. He is the eternal Father, merciful and compassionate. He is the Sovereign King, who builds and rebuilds. He is the Lord who hears our prayers sung in the darkness and responds with the radiance of hope.

Thriving in The Word
The Gatekeepers of Scripture - Jude 1, Week 3

Thriving in The Word

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 45:36


This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Selgado, Ben Cossette, and Mike McHugh. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for our study of the one chapter in the Book of Jude. Ben kicks us off by asking the question about Jesus' half brothers. This evolves into how catholic priests became gatekeepers of scripture and creating interpretations like the Virgin Mary. We then end up in Vincent van Gogh territory where he actually began to make God's Word more accessible to the common man and why the gatekeepers of this time did not like this.Lenny then brings it back to Jude verse 3 and the importance of vigilance, contend for the Faith. The group then shares the importance of trusting what is being taught, but to then verify.David shifts the topic to rescuing brothers and sisters from the lake of fire. Hate the sin, but love the sinner. Mike shares about being lost in the world, but having zero clue that he was actually lost. Judah brings it full circle by sharing the actual catholic interpretation of the Virgin Mary and how they have added things to the Bible and declared by various popes as dogma.Enoch, Elijah and Jesus being the only three Biblical bodily resurrections. So so much more and what an amazing conversation!!Enjoy and have a blessed day.For more information visit: www.thrive.churchIf you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.churchThis is a presentation of Thrive.Church©All Rights Reserved

What's Your Legacy?
Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, France – Pont Royal Hotel – History of Literature, Jazz and Art

What's Your Legacy?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 28:48


Yvette's stay at the Pont Royal Hotel, a former “writer's residence” turned hotel and later expanded to its impressive destination status, was enhanced by her opportunity to interview the general manager, Frederic Legallois.    The hotel is located on the Left Bank of the Seine River, where artists and intellectuals of the early and mid-20th century held court on café terraces in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. This neighborhood is a postcard-perfect vision of Paris: a grand, boutique-filled boulevard; café terraces practically made for people-watching; former residences turned into hotels; antique shops and bookstores spilling out on cobblestoned squares.    Yvette enjoyed the hotel staff's attentiveness to quality service, the art on display and the jazz performance in the hotel's well-appointed bar and lounge. The hotel's proximity to museums and gardens allowed Yvette to enjoy the beautifully manicured Jardin du Luxembourg, which dates back 400 years, and the Musee d'Orsay.   The Musee d'Orsay, which was originally established with loans from the Louvre, now claims the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art in the world. Taking over a former Beaux-Arts railway station along the Seine River, this Museum holds masterpieces, which Yvette had an opportunity to enjoy, like Vincent van Gogh's “The Starry Night” and Edouard Manet's “The Luncheon on the Grass” and a very special find for Yvette, the American artist's James McNeill Whistler's “Whistler Mother.”

A brush with...
A brush with... Celia Paul

A brush with...

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 69:25


In this first episode of the new series of A brush with…, Ben Luke talks to the painter Celia Paul about her influences—including writers as well as contemporary and historic artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped her life and work. Paul was born in 1959 in Trivandrum, India, and now lives in London. She makes intense yet ruminative paintings of people close to her, the spaces in which she lives and works, and landscapes of poignant significance. Her paintings are made from life but are pregnant with memory, poetry and emotion, which she imbues in her distinctive painterly language. Her art possesses a rare tranquillity in which one perceives deep feeling; Paul wrote in her memoir that her paintings are “so private and personal that there's almost a ‘Keep Out' sign in front of them”. At once a singular figure yet also connected to strands of recent and historic figurative painting in Britain, she has been admired widely throughout her career but only recently been recognised as a major figure in British art of the past 40 years. She discusses the fact that she began painting before she knew about art, but when she was introduced to Old and Modern Masters, she discovered El Greco and Paul Cezanne, who remain important to her today. She also reflects on the compassion in Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh, the stillness and scale of Agnes Martin and the elementary power of the novels of the Brontë sisters. She also describes her response in painting to the artists of the School of London, including Lucian Freud, with whom she was once in a relationship, and Frank Auerbach.Celia Paul: Colony of Ghosts, Victoria Miro, London, until 17 April 2025. Celia Paul: Works 1975–2025, published by MACK, £150 (hb) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiat Vox
129: Fakes, replicas and forgeries: What counts as art?

Fiat Vox

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 23:42


When Winnie Wong first saw Dafen Oil Painting Village in 2006, it was nothing like she'd imagined. The Chinese village was known for mass producing copies of Western art. She'd read about it in The New York Times, which described a kind of compound where thousands of artists painted replicas of famous artworks, like da Vinci's Mona Lisa or van Gogh's Starry Night, for European and U.S. hotels and condos.“We had an expectation, which was that there would be this giant factory,” said Wong, a professor of rhetoric at UC Berkeley. “And in this factory, there would be these painters working in an assembly line fashion: One person would paint the rocks, and one person would paint the trees, and one person would paint the sky.”But when she arrived in the small gated village, what she saw surprised her. In 2013, she published van Gogh on Demand: China and the Readymade, a book about her six years of research in Dafen and how it forever changed the way she thinks about art and authenticity and the nature of creativity.See more artwork and photos of Dafen from 2015, when Wong and architecture professor Margaret Crawford took a group of graduate students on a 14-day trip to the Pearl River Delta region to study urban art villages.Listen to the episode, read the transcript and see more photos on UC Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu/podcasts).Music by Blue Dot Sessions.Photo by José Joaquin Figueroa.This year on Berkeley Voices, we're exploring the theme of transformation. In eight episodes, we explore how transformation — of ideas, of research, of perspective — shows up in the work that happens every day at UC Berkeley. New episodes come out on the last Monday of each month, from October through May.See all episodes of the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Her Half of History
14.12 Jo van Gogh-Bonger, Vincent's Sister-in-Law (part 2)

Her Half of History

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 21:37


When her husband died, Jo was left with a small child, no job, not much money, and a lot of canvases that weren't worth very much. It was the effort of a lifetime, but Jo transformed van Gogh's artwork from something few people wanted to an international sensation. If you're listening before the end of March, 2025 there's still time to get in on the Women's History Month Giveaway. Take a look at Patreon or my website below to show your support for women's history. Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures. Support the show on my Patreon page for bonus episodes, polls, and a general feeling of self-satisfaction. Or make a one-time donation on Buy Me a Coffee. Join Into History for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content. Visit Evergreen Podcasts to listen to more great shows. Follow me on Threads or Instagram as Her Half of History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking Wit Kevin and Son
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."

Talking Wit Kevin and Son

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 62:07


This episode of Motivational Sundays with Kevin and Friends explores the power of small, consistent steps in achieving greatness. Hosted by Kevin Mclemore, the discussion is inspired by Vincent van Gogh's quote: “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Panelists share personal stories, cultural wisdom, and professional insights on perseverance, patience, and momentum in life and success. From artistic inspiration to business achievements, from faith-based resilience to community upliftment, this episode is a testament to the strength of small efforts leading to massive breakthroughs.

Her Half of History
14.11 Jo van Gogh-Bonger, Vincent's Sister-in-Law (part 1)

Her Half of History

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 19:58


Vincent van Gogh is one of history's best known artists, but he wasn't during his own lifetime. His rise to fame came slowly through the efforts of the woman who inherited the vast majority of his paintings. Jo van Gogh-Bonger was a Dutch girl who considered herself not very well educated about art, and yet she managed to weave her way through the art world and bring us Vincent's exquisite beauty. If you're listening before the end of March, 2025 there's still time to get in on the Women's History Month Giveaway. Take a look at Patreon or my website below to show your support for women's history. Visit the website (herhalfofhistory.com) for sources, transcripts, and pictures. Support the show on my Patreon page for bonus episodes, polls, and a general feeling of self-satisfaction. Or make a one-time donation on Buy Me a Coffee. Join Into History for a community of ad-free history podcasts plus bonus content. Visit Evergreen Podcasts to listen to more great shows. Follow me on Threads or Instagram as Her Half of History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online For Authors Podcast
Herstory Uncovered: 31 Hidden Figures in Women's History with Author Janis Daly #31titleswomeninhistory

Online For Authors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 38:40


My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Janis Daly, author of the book The Path Beneath Her Feet and creator of #31titleswomeninhistory, along with four additional authors from the list.   The compiled list of historical fiction represents thirty-one titles to read, discover, learn, and celebrate women who've made history, individually or collectively. Their achievements languish in the shadows, awaiting authors to write their stories and readers to embrace them.   According to Janis, developing the list wasn't easy because there are far more books than she could include. But this is how she made her final decision:   Had to be historical fiction Had to be written by a woman Looked for diversity in authors – cultural, type of publishing, and name recognition Looked for diversity in the subject – cultural, setting, field of recognition Ratings on Goodreads   Here is the list of books Janis has included for the 31 days of March in 2025: Akmaral by Judith Lindbergh - Amazon Warrior Women, Ancient History Asia American Daughters by Piper Huguley - Progressive political daughters and friends, Alice Roosevelt, Portia Washington, early 1900s America Can't We Be Friends by Denny S. Byce & Eliza Knight - Entertainers Ella Fitzgerald, Marilyn Monroe, 1950s America Circling the Sun by Paula McLain - Aviator Beryl Markham, 1920s Africa The Dark Lady's Mask by Mary Sharratt - Writer Aemilia Bassano Lanier, late 1500s England Daughters of Green Mountain Gap by Teri M. Brown - Women Healers of Rural America, late 1800s North Carolina Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki - Philosopher & Women's Rights Activist Margaret Fuller, mid 1800s Massachusetts & Italy Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray - Writer & Editor Jessie Redmond Fauset, 1920s New York Hild by Nicola Griffin - St. Hild of Whitby, Dark Ages England Illuminating Darwin by Jill George - Writer, Editor & Anthropologist Arabella Buckley, mid/late 1800s England The Invincible Miss Cust by Penny Haw - Veterinarian Aleen Cust, late 1800s Great Britain Katharine, the Wright Sister by Tracey Enerson Wood - Aviator Advisor & Business Manager Katharine Wright, early 1900s Ohio Katharine's Remarkable Road Trip by Gail Ward Olmsted - Civil War Nurse & Educator Katharine Prescott Wormeley, early 1900s New England Lady Flyer by Heather B. Moore - Aviator Nancy Harkness Love - World War II United States The Last Twelve Miles by Erika Robuck - Codebreaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman, 1920s Washington DC / Florida Lily of the Nile by Stephanie Dray - Princess Selene of Egypt, First Century BC, Rome Madame Pommery by Rebecca Rosenberg - Jeanne Alexandrine Pommery, mid/late 1800s France Mademoiselle Eiffel by Aimie K. Runyan - Claire Eiffel, late 1800s France The Mesmerist by Caroline Woods - Social activist Abby Swift Mendenhall, late 1800s Minnesota Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles - Librarian Jessie “Kit” Carson, World War I France A Pair of Wings by Carole Hopson - Aviator Bessie Coleman, 1920s Chicago / France / Germany The Path Beneath Her Feet by Janis Robinson Daly - American Women's Hospitals, 1930s/40s United States The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict - Mystery Writer Dorothy Sayers, 1930s London Saving Vincent by Joan Fernandez - Art Curator and Seller Jo van Gogh, 1890s Paris Scandalous Women by Gill Paul - Romance Writers Jackie Collins, Jacqueline Susann, 1960s New York & London The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers - Espionage Agent Julia McWilliams Child, World War II Asia Solitary Walker by N. J. Mastro - Mary Wollstonecraft Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly - Nurse & Abolitionist Georgeanna Woolsey, Civil War United States The Vow by Jude Berman - Artist Angelica Kauffman, 1700s Italy The Women by Kristin Hannah - Vietnam War Nurses, 1960s/1970s Women of the Post by Joshunda Sanders - Women's Army Corps First Black Unit & Major Charity Adams Earley, World War II   To learn more, head over to: https://janisrdaly.com/women-in-history-2025/   For your chance to win one of these amazing books, fill out this survey: https://us20.list-manage.com/survey?u=a032c3f5608248aaa0896e0d3&id=acbb9b45d9&attribution=false   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #janisdaly #31titleswomeninhistory #womenshistorymonth #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Audacious with Chion Wolf
Shocking protests: A look at the impact of bold action

Audacious with Chion Wolf

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 49:09


In 2022, Just Stop Oil protestors threw tomato soup on a Van Gogh painting in London. The world collectively gasped, but some UK lawmakers responded by supporting fewer investments in new oil projects. On this episode, meet one of those soup-throwers, and hear from two other people who have been part of creative protests: a spokesperson from an anti-circumcision group that wears all white with giant, red splotches on the groin area; and a woman who organized a college campus protest featuring thousands of sex toys to rally against Texas gun laws. GUESTS: Anna Holland: Member of Just Stop Oil, a nonviolent civil resistance group demanding that the UK Government stop licensing all new oil, gas and coal projects. In 2022, alongside Phoebe Plummer, they threw tomato soup onto Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting in London's National Gallery Harry Guiremand: Spokesperson for the anti-circumcision group, Bloodstained Men and Their Friends. They protest wearing all white with red splotches of paint over their groin Jessica Jin: Organizer of Cocks Not Glocks, protesting Texas laws that allow concealed handguns on college campuses, while openly carrying sex toys is a Class C misdemeanor Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Saved You a Spot
Episode 95 - Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, and Vincent van Gogh

We Saved You a Spot

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 62:20


Love is in the air—along with some art history! In this episode of We Saved You a Spot, we're diving into all things Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day, from sweet traditions to celebrating friendship. Plus, we take a surprising turn into the world of Vincent van Gogh—because nothing says romance like a little post-impressionist passion (and maybe an ear or two?). Tune in for laughs, insights, and a whole lot of heart!

The Daily Sun-Up
Author Diane Byington chats with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about her historical novel "Louise and Vincent"

The Daily Sun-Up

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 15:46


It’s Friday, once again time for a look at Colorado’s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author whose latest work of historical fiction applies an interesting twist to the death of artist Vincent van Gogh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Au cœur de l'histoire
ENTRETIEN - Vang Gogh, un artiste maudit ?

Au cœur de l'histoire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 21:41


Le 29 juillet 1890, le peintre néerlandais Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) meurt à Auvers-sur-Oise, deux jours après s'être tiré un coup de revolver dans la poitrine. Ce suicide, comme le train de vie du célèbre peintre, contribue à alimenter le mythe de l'artiste maudit qui, aujourd'hui encore, entoure sa figure. Pour déconstruire cette légende tenace, Virginie Girod reçoit Wouter van der Veen. Historien de l'art, grand spécialiste de la vie et de l'oeuvre de Vincent Van Gogh, il est secrétaire général et directeur scientifique de l'Institut Van-Gogh.