Podcasts about gordons

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. This episode brought us the inevitable falling-into-a-pool-in-formalwear moment (three out of five Gordons), which is definitely some kind of sitcom law. And though raised by a single mom, Jackie shows he's savvy enough to play Mom against Dad, or in this case, brother against brother. Mentioned: Retta and Ike Barinholtz praising Max Greenfield's dance moves on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.Next Wednesday, we'll watch season 1, episode 6, "The Yips." We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.This episode was recorded before a live studio audience ... of dogs.

Angriff der Low-Poly-Klingonen und die Rache des Phaser-Revolvers! – Star Trek Special Teil 3Willkommen zurück zum Videogamecast, liebe Sternenflotten-Fans und Pixel-Piloten! Diesmal beamen wir uns direkt in die unendlichen Weiten des Star Trek Gaming-Universums. Macht euch bereit für Phaser auf Maximum, explodierende Bird-of-Preys und die Suche nach dem ultimativen virtuellen Space-Abenteuer. Das erwartet euch in dieser Episode:Wir kämpfen uns nicht nur durch technische Podcast-Turbulenzen („Der nimmt also nicht auf!“), sondern auch durch eine Galaxie von pixeligen Sternenschiffen und klobigen Klingonen. Erinnert ihr euch noch an „Judgment Rites“ in der mattschwarzen Box? Oder an die 7-CD Pracht von „Starfleet Academy“? Wir diskutieren über Phaser, die wie Revolver bedient werden, über Data, der Gold in Unterwasserwelten abbaut, und über Rikers Innereien, die an die „Reise ins Ich“ erinnern. Bereitet euch auf hitzige Debatten vor: Ist „Generations“ nun ein Meisterwerk oder eine Ansammlung von Dummheiten, die keinen Sinn ergeben? Und wer ist eigentlich dieser Duke Nukem aus Deutschland, alias Dirk Nuka? Natürlich darf auch eine ordentliche Portion Nostalgie nicht fehlen, gewürzt mit der unverwechselbaren Dynamik unserer Crew. Achtung: Enthält Spuren von Gyros und Hühnerkörben! Für wen ist diese Episode?Diese Episode ist für alle Phaser-Enthusiasten, Retro-Gamer und Star Trek-Fans, die sich an kantige Polygon-Modelle, ikonische Soundeffekte und die Suche nach dem perfekten Phaser-Setting erinnern. Ob ihr die Quake Engine am Geruch erkennt oder einfach nur über Gordons kulturelle Fehltritte lachen wollt – hier seid ihr richtig. Und wer weiß, vielleicht entdeckt ihr ja sogar euren inneren Klingonen-Krieger oder eure Sehnsucht nach einer VR-Enterprise-D-Experience. Besucht Collection Chamber für weitere Informationen und Download-Möglichkeiten älterer Star Trek Titel! Trefft uns auf unserem Discord-Server: https://discord.gg/MUknMumXdR Schaut uns live zu auf Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videogamecast/ Viel Spaß beim Hören! Tobi & Gordon

The lads respond to huge criticism around Gordons red card for Newcastle, Man Utd's exit from the cup, and they rank every PL team based on only ability...New episodes available to watch & listen EVERY DAY.Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/pitchsidepodcastIf you'd like to work with us, email the studio onworkwithpitchside@fellasstudios.comProduced by The Fellas Studios: https://fellasstudios.com/podcastsTheo:https://youtube.com/c/HiMalfoyhttps://youtube.com/c/TheoBakerVlogsReev:https://youtube.com/c/reevhttps://youtube.com/c/OllieFletcherTom Garratt:https://www.youtube.com/@TomGarratt10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

De verhoudingen in de familie Hazes worden nog ingewikkelder nu de Belgische Kevin heeft beweert het buitenechtelijke kind van de overleden zanger te zijn. Maandagavond was de Colombiaanse Marthainès te gast bij Jinek in verband met het Spoorloos-schandaal, maar ze kwam ook met ander opmerkelijk nieuws. Verder in deze nieuwe aflevering van Strikt Privé: Evert Santegoeds ergerde zich dood aan een Lang Leven de Liefde-deelneemster en heel Nederland is op de hoogte van Gordons buikgriep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daar was dan eindelijk die langverwachte serie - nee niet die van Gordon, dat straks! - de dramaserie De Ring van de makers van Klem en Overspel. De verwachtingen waren hooggespannen, temeer omdat de promo-afdeling van de NPO al tijdens het EK begon met het uitzenden van spotjes die de kijker in september naar de TV zou moeten lokken. In deze podcast een vrij duidelijk antwoord op de vraag of de verwachtingen waargemaakt werden. Spoiler: NEEN! (In kapitalen.) Dan was er ook de start van de reallifesoap Dit ben ik, Gordon. Waarin halverwege een scheldkanonnade zit van mijnheer Heuckeroth gericht aan mevrouw De Jong, recensent van deze krant. Presentator Manuel Venderbos vraagt zich in de podcast hardop af of Angela zich, als ze dat ziet, dan in haar thee verslikt. Angela verbaast zich meer over de houding van Gordons 'vriend' en misdaadverslaggever John van den Heuvel, tevens producent van dit tv-gedrocht: ‘John van den Heuvel gooit voor een paar rotcenten z'n reputatie te grabbel!' Verder aandacht voor het debuut van zowel Carrie op Vrijdag als Cafe Kockelmann en aandacht voor de vele Nederlandse producties op de kleine zender NET5. Wat zit er achter deze ogenschijnlijk geld-wegsmijterij? De Taxioorlog staat in Angela's Etalage en is Jaïr Ferwerda nu een journalist of een 'pesterige' tv-maker? Luisteren dus! Naar de wekelijkse AD Media Podcast, waarin TV-columniste Angela de Jong, mediaverslaggever Gudo Tienhooven en presentator Manuel Venderbos alle hoofd-, rand-, en bijzaken bespreken op het gebied van radio en televisie.Support the show: https://krant.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Mark Gordon, a renowned expert in neuroendocrinology, to discuss the critical role hormones play in brain injuries and neuroinflammation. Dr. Gordon sheds light on how hormonal imbalances can exacerbate neuroinflammation, leading to prolonged recovery and chronic symptoms. We explore the importance of testing and optimizing hormones like growth hormone, IGF-1, IGF-BP3, estrogen, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone to support brain health and recovery after traumatic and non traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Additionally, we delve into how environmental toxins and viruses can trigger or worsen neuroinflammation, impacting overall neurological health. Key Discussion Points: 1. Understanding the Role of Hormones in Brain Health - How hormones like growth hormone, IGF-1, and IGF-BP3 are involved in brain repair and neuroprotection. - The connection between estrogen, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone in maintaining cognitive function and mood stability. - Why hormonal imbalances are common after brain injuries and how they contribute to prolonged neuroinflammation. 2. Growth Hormone and Brain Injuries - The role of growth hormone in promoting neurogenesis and repairing neural tissues. - How low levels of growth hormone can impede recovery from TBI and other brain injuries. - Dr. Gordon's approach to assessing and optimizing growth hormone levels for brain health. 3. IGF-1 and IGF-BP3: Key Players in Neuroprotection - How IGF-1 supports brain cell survival and reduces inflammation. - The significance of IGF-BP3 in regulating IGF-1 activity and its therapeutic potential in TBI. - Strategies for boosting IGF-1 levels naturally and through medical intervention. 4. The Impact of Sex Hormones on Brain Function - Estrogen's neuroprotective effects and its role in reducing neuroinflammation. - Testosterone's influence on brain health, cognition, and emotional regulation. - The benefits of DHEA and pregnenolone in supporting adrenal function and overall hormonal balance. 5. Environmental Toxins, Viruses, and Neuroinflammation - How exposure to environmental toxins can trigger or exacerbate neuroinflammation. - The role of chronic viral infections in contributing to ongoing brain inflammation and hormonal dysregulation. - Dr. Gordon's insights into detoxification strategies and immune support for reducing neuroinflammation. 6. Testing and Optimizing Hormones for Brain Health - The importance of comprehensive hormonal testing in individuals with TBI or chronic neuroinflammation. - Dr. Gordon's protocol for optimizing hormone levels to support brain recovery and cognitive function. - How to work with healthcare providers to develop a personalized hormone optimization plan. You can find out more about Dr Mark Gordon and his work and read his research at  https://tbihelpnow.org/ Dr Gordons' Youtube channel   Personalised Health Optimisation Consulting with Lisa Tamati Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges. Topics Lisa can help with:  Lisa is a Genetics Practitioner, Health Optimisation Coach, High Performance and Mindset Coach. She is a qualified Ph360 Epigenetics coach and a clinician with The DNA Company and has done years of research into brain rehabilitation, neurodegenerative diseases and biohacking. 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"Mākslas radīšana ir ļoti spēcīgs politisks žests," ir pārliecināts Maikls Gordons. Sarunā ar komponistu uzzinām par viņa attiecībām ar dabu, vilcieniem un skaņu, runājam par to, cik vērtīgi vai nevērtīgi ir runāt par mūziku, par tādas mūzikas radīšanu, kas nesakņojas tradīcijā un par mākslinieku balss pacelšanu vai nolaišanu politiskajos procesos. Ar vairākiem spilgtiem notikumiem augustā tiks atzīmēti pieci gadi kopš kultūras telpas “Hanzas perons” rekonstrukcijas, vispirms aicinot uz komponista Maikla Gordona (Michael Gordon) kamermūzikas koncertu ciklu jeb “Gordoniādi”. Maikls Gordons ir viens no savas paaudzes pazīstamākajiem un spilgtākajiem komponistiem, ņujorkietis, kolektīva "Bang On A Can All-Stars" dibinātājs kopā ar dzīvesbiedri Džūliju Volfu (Julia Wolfe) un kolēģi Deividu Langu (David Lang). Kā savulaik žurnālā The New Yorker izteicies pazīstamais mūzikas apskatnieks un grāmatas "Viss cits ir troksnis" autors Alekss Ross (Alex Ross), "Maikla Gordona mūzikā savienojas izsmalcināti jaunievedumi ritmikā ar neticamu spēku, iemiesojot pankroka niknumu, frīdžeza nervozo mirdzumu un klasiskā modernisma nepiekāpību". Četros vakaros – 3., 4., 7. un 8. augustā, koncertos secīgi izskanēs: skaņdarbs četrām elektriskajām ģitārām Amplified, kuru izpildīs Rihards Goba (3. augustā plkst. 21.00); skaņdarbs sešiem sitaminstrumentiem jeb simantrām Timber Guntara Freiberga vadītā "Koksnes seksteta" sniegumā (4. augustā plkst. 21.00); skaņdarbs septiņiem fagotiem Rushes Raimonda Gulbja vadītā "Niedru septeta" lasījumā (7. augustā plkst. 20.00); skaņdarbs astoņiem čelliem "8" mūziķes Dianas Ozoliņas vadītā "Savvaļas okteta" interpretācijā (8. augustā plkst. 20.00). Signe Lagzdiņa: Kā jūs raksturotu savas attiecības ar vilcieniem? Šķiet, ka pirmā reize, kad savā mūžā redzēju vilcienu, bija 20 gadu vecumā, kad pārcēlos uz Ņujorku. Līdz astoņu gadu vecumam es dzīvoju Centrālamerikā, Nikaragvā, kur tādu transportu nemaz nebija. Pēcāk savukārt mēs dzīvojām Miami, taču neatminos, ka tur būtu redzējis kādu vilcienu... Bet kāpēc šāds jautājums? Šāds jautājums tamdēļ, ka mums Latvijā jau piecus gadus pastāv ļoti jauka kultūras vieta, kuras nosaukums ir "Hanzas perons". Latviski "perons" nozīmē vilciena platformu. Un vēsturiski tā patiešām ir bijusi reāla vilciena platforma! Tagad tā ir pārbūvēta par kultūras notikumu vietu, kurā jūsu mūzika tiks atskaņota vairākas dienas pēc kārtas. Vai jūs spējat iztēloties, kā šāda vieta izskatās šobrīd? Tas izklausās ļoti skaisti un man patīk ideja par mūzikas atskaņošanu tur. Teikšu atklāti, tas nav kas tāds, pie kā esmu pieradis. Kad domāju par vilcieniem, tad patiešām pirmā asociācija ir Ņujorkas metro vagons. Bet man patīk platformas ideja. Platforma uz ceļojumu vai piedzīvojumu. Hanzas peronā ienāks arī daba. Es nezinu, vai Miks Magone jums to ir jau teicis, bet latviešu mākslinieks Andris Eglītis radīs jauku atmosfēru ar meža ievešanu šajā platformā. Mežs ienāks pilsētā! Tā ir jauka ideja. Viens no skaņdarbiem, kas tiks atskaņots, ir darbs perkusionistiem. Tur viņi spēlē uz koka, un tas arī ir vienīgais instruments šajā skaņdarbā - dažāda garuma koka gabali. Es tajā jūtu kaut ko ļoti organisku un ļoti saistītu ar dabas un meža ideju. Koka gabals galīgi nav tas, kas mums pirmais nāk prātā, domājot par instrumentu ražošanu. Man ļoti patīk šī ideja notikuma koncepcijā par skaņdarba fizisku sasaistītību ar mežu. Ir daži komponisti, kuri nevēlas runāt savu mūziku vai mūziku vispār, sakot, ka mūzika ir jāklausās. Taču ir arī tādi, ka ar aizrautību runā par to un analizē. Kurš no viņiem esat jūs? Laikam nebūšu ne vienā, ne otrā pusē. Taču esmu gatavs runāt par mūziku. Uzskatu, ka runāšana par mūziku ir ļoti ierobežojoša, jo mēs skaņdarbu varam aprakstīt ar visskaistākajiem, tēlainākajiem vārdiem, bet citam cilvēkam, šo mūziku noklausoties, galīgi tā nešķiet. Un otrādi. Līdz galam tā īsti aprakstīt kādu skaņdarbu mēs nevram un nekad nevarēsim. Tas nozīmē, ka mūzikai ir sava valoda, un mēs joprojām darām visu iespējamo, lai ar vārdiem par to kaut ko pateiktu. Bet dažkārt tas arī palīdz klausītājam iegūt priekšstatu par to, ko komponists domā par darbu un kāda ir darba nozīme vai kā viņiem vajadzētu pieiet šī darba noklausīšanās procesam. Atbildot uz jūsu jautājumu - laikam esmu abās pusēs. Varbūt jūs varat mums palīdzēt arī iepazīt jūsu mūziku, kas tiks atskaņota "Hanzas perona" lielajā ciklā "Gordoniāde". Kā jūs vispār jūtaties, izdzirdot vārdu "Gordoniāde" un ko varat pateikt par tās skaņdarbiem? (smaida) Man ļoti patīk, kā tas izklausās! Es ceru, ka tā būs kā ieiešana citā pasaulē. Šie četri skaņdarbi ir daļa no vesela cikla. Šobrīd es strādāju pie piektā cikla skaņdarba. Un ideja, ka tie tiek atskaņoti kopā, ir tieši tā, par ko es vienmēr esmu cerējis un sapņojis. Starp citu, cik zinu, šī ir pirmā reize, kad visi četri skaņdarbi tiek atskaņoti kopā šādā veidā un esmu ļoti priecīgs un pateicīgs par to. Katrs no šiem darbiem ir apmēram stundu garš, un katrs pārstāv vienu instrumentu grupu. Piemēram, viens darbs rakstīts četrām elektriskajām ģitārām. "Timber" ir sešiem perkusionistiem, kas spēlē uz koka gabaliem. "Rushes" atskaņo septiņi fagoti, un "8" ir astoņiem čelliem. Un katrā no šiem darbiem ir kaut kas rituālisks, lai gan izpildītājiem ir jākoncentrējas un jāspēlē visu laiku. Tā ir ļoti fiziska spēle un prasa daudz ķermeņa enerģijas no viņiem. Mūzika attīstās ļoti lēni un ļauj klausītājam patiešām ieklausīties un piedzīvot skaņu citādi kā ierasts. Jūs minējāt, ka komponējat nākamo cikla skaņdarbu. Kam to rakstāt? Jā, nākamais cikla skaņdarbs veltīts deviņiem tromboniem. Es strādāju pie tā jau apmēram divus gadus un tas ir piedzīvojis diezgan lielas pārmaiņas un interesantus pavērsienus, jo skaņdarbs tiek rakstīts ļoti senā skaņošanas sistēmā. Tāpēc tam būs ļoti atšķirīga skaņa no tās trombona skaņas, pie kādas esam pieraduši. Vai jums ir kāda sistēma, kā izvēlaties instrumentus saviem skaņdarbiem? Patiesībā diezgan nejauši. Tos ierosina izpildītāji, kuri ir ieinteresēti spēlēt manu mūziku. Lielākoties viņi nāk pie manis, un es vienkārši skatos, vai viņi ir pietiekami traki, lai vēlētos iesaistīties šādā afērā un apņemties izpildīt skaņdarbu, kas ir stundu garš. Tātad tas nāk no īpašām attiecībām ar mūziķiem, kuri ir ieinteresēti doties šajā ceļojumā kopā ar mani. Tie nav tipiski ansambļi. Jūs izvēlaties ļoti monohromu tembru paleti. Kāpēc izvēlējāties šo ceļu, kas nesakņojas klasiskajā tradīcijā? Šie ansambļi kalpo prāta atbrīvošanai no asociācijām ar mūzikas vēsturi. Es domāju, ka kāds, kurš ienāk telpā un redz septiņus fagotistus spēlējam aplī, nav kaut kas, ko viņi ir pieraduši redzēt. Tas nav orķestris, tas nav kaut kas, ko viņi varētu saistīt ar iepriekš bijušu, pastāvējušu. Tātad tas palīdz klausītājam uzreiz nonākt citā telpā. Tā nav skaņa, kuru klausītājs pazīst. Ir iespējams panākt daudz brīnišķīgu lietu, izejot ārpus ierastajām ansambļu struktūrām. Vai komponēšanas brīžos jūs pats izmēģināt sevis uzrakstīto uz konkrētā instrumenta, vai tomēr dodaties pie mūziķiem un jautājat viņiem par visām instrumenta iespējām? Es mīlu mūziķus, un man patīk strādāt ar mūziku. Es pavadu diezgan daudz laika, strādājot ar mūziķiem un meklējot instrumentu noslēpumus, kā arī meklējot skaņas, kas mani īpaši piesaista. Daudzi no šiem instrumentiem var izdarīt tiešām neiedomājamo, bet jautājums ir, kā izveidot īpaši unikālu skaņu pasauli. Neviens nezina instrumentu labāk par cilvēku, kurš to spēlē. Un viņi zina arī daudz noslēpumu. Kad mūziķi vingrinās, viņi dara visādas lietas ar savu instrumentu, ko parasti nedarītu, spēlējot [klasisku] skaņdarbu. Viņi zina visas mazās, dīvainās skaņas, ko no sava instrumenta var dabūt ārā. Es teiktu, ka vislabākais variants komponējot ir sadarboties ar mūziķiem, nevis pašam no jauna atklāt divriteni. Vairāk ierakstā.

Season finale! We've made it through season 4 of Kitchen Nightmares! This week Gordons in West Philidelphia to visit Mexican restaurant, Zocalo. Can we save a marriage, I mean, restaurant? Follow us: @ramsaysrecaps Follow Courtney: @courtneyseyl Follow Alana: @alanafinewoman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-seyl2/support

Welcome back, Bat-fans! In today's episode, we dive into the exciting details of Bruce Timm's latest project, "Batman: Caped Crusader." This new animated series isn't just a retread of the classic "Batman: The Animated Series." It's a bold, fresh take on the Dark Knight, drawing inspiration from old pulp heroes and setting Gotham City in a Noir-flavored 1940s. We'll discuss how Timm's vision transforms Batman into a more remote, superhuman figure, and how this opens up the spotlight for characters like Alfred, the Gordons, and Montoya. Don't miss the exclusive trailer debut and insights into the series' creation, voice casting, and unique villains. Hit that like button, subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you're most excited about in "Batman: Caped Crusader." Tags: Batman, Caped Crusader, Bruce Timm, new Batman series, Batman animated series, Gotham City, Hamish Linklater, Dark Knight, 1940s Batman, pulp heroes, Alfred, Gordons, Montoya, Noir style, Batman TV show, Batman trailer, Batman voice actor, Batman rogues gallery Hashtags: #Batman #CapedCrusader #BruceTimm 4o

Have you ever wondered where the relaxing sounds you listen to come from?  When you take this Journey of Relaxation with me you will know exactly where and when it was recorded.These relaxing sounds are coming to you from Gordons Pond Beach on October 4, 2021 9:45 am.New intro Support the Show.Take a moment to find the beauty of nature every day,Duchess of the DunesTikTokFacebookYouTube

Newcastle made Lloyd Kelly their first signing of the summer after missing out on Tosin. England get off to a winning start as Anthony Gordon remains on the bench. Want more GallowgateShots content? Then why not become a member of the channel for as little as £2.99 per month; you'll gain early access to videos; extra member only perks along with a link which will allow you to join our very own NUFC community via our telegram messenger group. Sign up below https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLHhMdZOBv6BGYU9aWVNjQ/join Follow our other social media platforms by clicking the link https://linktr.ee/gallowgateshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Naked Marriage podcast with Davw & Ashley Willis! In this episode, John and Catherine Gordon share their love story and the challenges they've faced, focusing on the crucial role of open and honest communication, especially regarding sex and intimacy. They delve into how faith has been transformative for their relationship, a theme that's central in their book, *Relationship Grit*. The Gordons highlight the importance of perseverance, prayer, and practical tools in overcoming marital challenges, including betrayal, emphasizing the need to invest in and fight for one's relationship. They also discuss the significance of praying together and how it strengthens intimacy and connection between partners. ------------------------ Order your copy of Married Into The Family Today: https://store.xomarriage.com/products/married-into-the-family For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage ------------------------ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to John and Catherine Gordon 03:22 The Importance of Open and Honest Communication 05:14 Addressing Issues of Sex and Intimacy 14:15 The Healing Power of Faith 22:12 The Power of Perseverance and Resolve 24:10 Investing in Your Relationship 31:48 Praying Together: Strengthening the Bond 33:12 Healing and Growth Through Sharing Struggles 34:37 Tools and Resources for Navigating Difficult Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean has 40 years of grouse and Gordon Setters behind him and we had a good ole' grouse camp style conversation. clearcutkennel.com Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.com Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Service wildcardoutdoors.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birdcamp/support

Join Pastor Gus as he talks with Tony Gordon about his past and future missions work in Uganda. 

The 2 Gordons welcome Ian Palmer of Inchdairnie, referenced in the last podcast.  Ian talks about the wording on Scotch whisky labels and talks about his own journey in establishing this wonderful Fife distillery.  Roland Grain is the man behind Ardgowan distillery in Inverkip who also hosted the Potstill Masterclass Festival in Vienna where Gordon Dallas caught up with him and Ian.  The 2 Gordons talk about the Keepers of The Quaich Spring Banquet, finishing in whisky, the calorific value of a dram v a banana and lots more while sampling Tamdhu Dalbeallie 3 and Loch Lomond 12.  Best enjoyed with a dram or three.  Slainte`

This episode is released on International Women's Day 2024 and the 2 Gordon's celebrate with interviews with Juliette Buchan of Glenallachie and Emma Anderson, Editor-in-Chief at Allt om Whisky, Sweden's premier whisky magazine.  The Gordons look at whether it is within the rules to put a geographical region on a Scotch whisky label that is not one of the official five regions.  They look forward to the Speyside and Islay festivals and ahead of Glengoyne's Casks Unlocked event, talk about the beauty of dunnage warehouses.  Of course it wouldn't be Whisky Unscripted without the usual challenges; You Have Arrived At Your Whisky Destination and for one week only, the Fife Distillery Challenge.  Drams sampled are Bowmore 15 Darkest and a 9yr Caol Ila Octave.  Slainte`

This year, the Gordons are marking their 50th wedding anniversary, a milestone that echoes their enduring bond and shared commitment to making an impact. Guest: Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon, Founders of UBC's Award for Future Health Professionals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can you learn to live to be 100? For centuries, people have been fascinated by how long humans can live and what factors contribute to a long and healthy life. Understanding how to live longer involves understanding the interplay between genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors. Guest: Karin Modig, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute Seg 2: Are you Anti-Valentines Day? Have you lost that loving feeling? There is a new trend to get away from the day of love and just focus on anything but feelings Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Mike De Jong has an announcement Mike De Jong is expected to announce he's not running again after 30 years in the house, but he might also say whether he is running federally. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Bed Bugs might be something we just have to live with. There has been a lot of media coverage on bed bugs and how prevalent they are in cities around the world. How do you prevent yourself from becoming infested. Guest: Dr. Richard Naylor, Entomologist specializing in Bed Bugs. Seg 5: A Story of love This year, the Gordons are marking their 50th wedding anniversary, a milestone that echoes their enduring bond and shared commitment to making an impact. Guest: Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon, Founders of UBC's Award for Future Health Professionals Seg 6: Why are people still getting the bubonic plague? In the 14th century, the bubonic plague killed nearly 200 million people in a few years. In essence, it eradicated 50% of Europe's population. Although it is not entirely eradicated, human-to-human transmission of bubonic plague is rare.  Guest: Dr. Jimmy Whitworth, Professor of International Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Seg 7: Why are people worried about Richmond's consumption site proposal? The Richmond City Council voted 7-2 to approve a motion proposing the exploration of a supervised drug consumption site at the city's hospital. Guest: “Kay” (pseudonym for Kerry Starchuk), Concerned Resident of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2 Gordons start a New Year with a new series bringing interviews from a very snowy Baden in Switzerland which would have made a wonderful Christmas Special – all will be explained.  Then it's off to the capital of Scotland to visit Edinburgh's newest whisky visitor attraction at the Scottish Whisky Experience and hear from the Chief Executive Susan Morrison.  In between all that Gordon and Gordon debate the idea of a new whisky region for the Scottish Islands, have a quick ‘Mystillery' challenge, and give a Rosebank update all while sampling a Glengoyne 6-year-old and a Lagavulin 16.  Slainte`

The name's Frankenstein. Victor Frankenstein. And you haven't seen an Action Doctor this actiony since Peter Cushing was ghost-riding the whip. Join us for an extend sidebar on the #metoo movement, the Rise of the Planet of the Gordons, and the scariest monster of all: a cop filled with righteous indignation. Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thefrankencast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thefrankencast or send us a letter at thefrankencast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KellerIllustrations on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

Welcome to a heartfelt episode where the pillars of the Bethel Redding community, Richard and Libby Gordon, invite you into the sacred space of their lives. In this intimate conversation, the Gordons generously share their personal tales of faith, marriage, and parenting, offering a poignant glimpse into the intricate tapestry of their journey.Rich and Libby open up about their individual paths to faith, providing a rich context for the foundation of their shared spiritual journey. From their South African upbringings to their uniquely personal encounters with the power of the Holy Spirit, their stories converge to form a compelling narrative of faith's transformative power.The episode unfolds with the Gordons delving into the intricacies of their romantic journey, from the initial sparks of dating to the profound commitment of marriage, which grows, sharpens and changes you to the beginnings of trying to build a family.  Listeners are treated to the genuine and relatable aspects of their relationship, exploring the challenges and joys that come with building a life together.The conversation takes a poignant turn as Rich and Libby bravely share their experiences with parenthood, shining a light on the often overlooked struggles of postpartum challenges. The Gordons provide a candid and raw account of navigating through a particularly difficult postpartum season, emphasizing the importance of community support and mental health resources during such trying times.As the Gordons weave their narratives together, the audience gains a profound understanding of the delicate balance required to nurture a flourishing family dynamic while maintaining a deep commitment to faith and community service. Their story is one of resilience, hope, and the unwavering strength found in the bonds of love and partnership.So, join us for an enriching episode as Rich and Libby Gordon invite you into their world, sharing the vulnerabilities and triumphs that have shaped their faith, marriage, and parenting journey. This conversation is not just a glimpse into their lives; it's an inspiring exploration of the transformative power of love, faith, and the enduring commitment to building a life imbued with purpose and divine connection.Richard and Libby Gordon:Both raised in South Africa, having worked in church, academia, and business realms, the Gordons now live in to Redding, CA with their children, Moses and Ella.  They both serve on the Senior Leadership Team at Bethel Church. Libby is devoted to a life of intimacy with God. After a radical encounter with God as a teenager, she entered ministry at nineteen years old. Now she is helping to oversee Bethel's online church expression after years of leading and overseeing in the BSSM and BSSMO realms. Richard's dream is to raise up world-changers and influencers like Daniel who will shape and shift culture, encountering and ushering in the presence of God wherever they go. He comes alive, igniting the potential in people around him and seeing the Glory of God move across the earth! Richard has completed his BSc in Computer Engineering and MA in Electronic Engineering. He has had the privilege of working alongside some of the world's best tech companies and now helps to oversee Bethel Tech and Bethel College.Connect with Lauren:InstagramFacebook Connect with Jason:Jay's InstagramJay's FacebookBraveCo Instagramwww.braveco.org

Bestselling authors Jon & Kathryn Gordon join Mindi Linscombe for this powerful and vulnerable episode on Relationship Grit & more. Click here for you chance to win a copy of Jon's latest book "The One Truth" that he signed in the Something New Studio!  Jon Gordon is one of the most influential and sought after leadership authors and speakers today. He's a consultant to numerous leaders, CEO's, NFL, NBA, and MLB Coaches, championship teams and high performers and an inspirational teacher who has helped millions of people have a more positive mindset.He is the author of 28 books including 15 best sellers and 5 children's books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 3 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, and The Power of a Positive Team. Jon's latest book, The One Truth has been called profound, revolutionary and life changing.Kathryn Gordon, is a wife, a mother, businesswoman, real estate investor, movie producer, best-selling author of Relationship Grit and host of the "Kathryn for Real" podcast. Her story is woven with the imperfections, struggles and joys of motherhood and marriage. Her book, Relationship GRIT, was inspired through conversations at the grocery store  where friends would share how they were struggling in their marriage. She realized that many couples needed guidance in building strong, lasting communication and connection in their relationships. In this episode, the Gordon's and host Mindi Linscombe discuss: What inspired Kathryn & Jon to write Relationship Grit. What GRIT really means for a married couple: God, Resolve, Invest, Together.One of Jon's biggest mistakes. How he confessed that to Kathryn, and how they eventually found healing. The power of saying a prayer every night over their marriage.The Four C's.When there is a void in communication, negativity fills it. Mindi's important tip on giving people a headline in communication. What Tim Tebow taught Mindi and the Gordons about winning and losing in relationships.The power of "Oneness versus Separateness". Having "One Word" for the year. How and why you should find your word for this year that has Meaning, Mission, Passion, and Purpose.  Why you need to talk to yourself and not listen to yourself! Celebrating the wins and creating more excitement about success in the future!*** Connect with Kathryn: 

Neil Gordon co-authored the book “Behind The Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders” with Colleton County Clerk of Courts, Becky Hill. His wife, Melissa Gordon was the photographer for the book. The book is controversial now that Hill is entangled in a jury tampering accusation. Lori Murray, known as Lawyer Lori on TikTok, joined Impact, last week, to break down complaints that have been filed againt Hill. Neil Gordon has since filed a complaint with the SC Bar againt Murray. The Gordons explain why they filed the complaint and strike back against allegations against them and Hill. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris started the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Look for Impact of Influence on FB page where you can find a link to our new Youtube channel. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is the second scene in Wrigley Days, the second play of The Silverfields of Northbrook trilogy. Each summer, Michael & Cindy enjoyed a family day with the Bernsteins & Gordons at their respective country clubs, Green Acres and Bryn Mawr. The clubs represented prosperity & opportunity for Jewish families that were excluded from social settings throughout the United States.  The Silverfields, a post-war, middle-class family, enjoyed their country club days. Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

What exactly have Molly and Rebecca been up to since the last episode? If this month's movie choice hasn't clued you in, then maybe it's time to crit a wisdom check and find out. Join us for a laugh as we watch Chris Pine play a lovable bard and talk incessantly about our Baldur's Gate 3 obsession. For the unabridged version of this episode (that you can listen to while watching the movie), visit: ⁠patreon.com/its5oclockpod⁠ It's 5 O'clock Somewhere is a casual podcast involving: 2 Friends 2 Countries 1 Movie Lots of Commentary! The Astarion Warning: Unlike the wine presented to you at the Tiefling celebration in Emerald Grove, this drink does NOT taste like vinegar. Best served chilled after obliterating the Goblin Camp. 50ml gin (something neutral like Gordons dry gin is fine) 100ml lemonade (fizzy lemonade for the Brits or 7Up/Sprite if you're in the US) 100g fresh strawberries 100g fresh raspberries (Alternatively, you can save on adding ice by using frozen fruit – something like ‘Summer mix' for smoothies would be ideal). Ice for preparation Place fruit into the blender with ice and a splash of gin and blitz until puree'd. Place the sieve over a the small pan and pass the puree through the sieve with the spatula in order to remove seeds and pulp. Next, put all the puree into the glass and add the gin (go for a double if you're a classy broad like us!). Top up with lemonade and a few cubes of ice to keep chilled. Gently stir to combine. Add a straw and enjoy! Sources: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (2023) Directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, and Hugh Grant. Cocktail: This drink was a custom recipe made by Molly's husband, Daniel, in honor of her immense love for Astarion, our favorite vampire boyfriend from Baldur's Gate 3. Drinking Game: Custom made by Rebecca! Follow Us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/its5oclockpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@its5oclockpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About the Hosts Molly is an American-born British author who resides near the ocean in picturesque Cornwall with her hunky British husband, bubbly daughter, and their moody Jack Russell, Milo. She knew she wanted to be an author from the day she first read A Wrinkle in Time when she was a child, and she grew up inspired by authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien, Philip Pullman, Garth Nix, and Dennis Lehane (the ultimate master of plot twists). It has always been her dream to become a published author, and it is her hope to expand into multiple genres of fiction. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://linktr.ee/authormaphipps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rebecca is an American author who resides in the bucolic hills of West Virginia in the heart of Appalachia with her rugged husband, two hilarious daughters, and a small congress of animals. As you can see, she's fond of pretty words and has been since preschool. This is also probably why she wanted to be an author after reading Catherine Called Birdy when she was ten. This was the book that taught her how to say cuss words in a creative manner. Rebecca has two published short stories in the science-fiction and urban fantasy genres and plans to write full-length projects in the near future. She one day hopes to be able to add "multi-genre author" to her list of career titles. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lnk.bio/rebeccarede

Join us for another Whisky Unscripted podcast hosted by the dynamic duo, the two Gordons! In this episode, we take you on a journey through the Kirsch House Fair in Bremen, where we've got a lineup of fascinating interviews lined up for you. Our guests include none other than the event's organizer and proprietor, Christoph Kirsch. We'll also be chatting with Paul Dempsey from Brave New Spirits, Gabriella representing Duncan Taylor, Kevin Madden hailing from West Cork Distillery, Anna Buchholz, the Head of Distilling at Hercynian Distillery, and last but certainly not least, Dave King, the Sales Director at Gordon and MacPhail. In addition to these engaging conversations, we delve into the intriguing world of the One of One Charity auction and challenge Gordon Dundas with the Real or Fake Distillery Name Game. Plus, we savor a fine whisky tasting experience with the Timorous Beasty 18 years. So, pour yourself a dram, and let's embark on this spirited journey together. Slàinte!

“Henry Roux inwoner van die Strand gesels oor die video-materiaal wat hy afgeneem het toe ‘n fratsgolf tydens springgety oor Kusweg in Gordonsbaai gespoel het”

I'm excited to share with you my conversation with Ali Cathcart!  We covered such topics as: The Highland/Lowland divide (did clans exist in the Lowlands?), Variety among the Highland clans, information on specific clans like the Mackintoshes, Gordons, MacPhersons, and more!  Enjoy Prof. Cathcart's wealth of knowledge in helping us understand the Scottish clans better. Clan Conclave Dinner: https://clanconclave.eventbrite.com   Podcast website where you can find links too free resources, my online course on the origins of the Scottish clans, where you can contribute to the cause, and more:  www.scottish-clans.com  Sponsor: www.usakilts.com   

Our adventures in Corpus Christi have kept you up to date on Parker this summer, but what about the other 2 Gordons? Turns out they both have big news and big changes this year. From Mia's academic path (and a new job? MIa's got a job?) to Ellie's MAJOR change of scenery, they've both charted new directions for their future. From Mia's slummy apartment to Ellie's angst, we catch you up on what's going on with the youngest Gordons this week! You can find our YouTube channel and way more content here. Social media links are here. #emptynest #fulltank

Entrepreneurial success is not just about turning passion into profit; it's about embracing challenges, seizing opportunities, and nurturing both your business and personal partnerships with unwavering determination. Hey there, it's Don Williams, and get ready to be blown away! Today, we have the dynamic duo behind Dillas Quesadillas, Kyle Gordon and Maggie Gordon, two entrepreneurial powerhouses celebrating their business's 10th anniversary. Their story starts from the bottom, as Kyle spent seven years honing his skills at Raising Canes, setting the stage for the future. But building a thriving business comes with its fair share of challenges, and we'll explore the blood, sweat, and tears they poured into making their dreams a reality. The moment Dillas Quesadillas was born is a tale of passion meeting opportunity. Inspired by the fast-casual trend and their love for Chipotle, they seized the moment to create a unique and thriving business. If you're itching for inspiration, ready to elevate your business game, and eager to learn from seasoned entrepreneurs, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality! Topics discussed include:● Childhood Influences and exposure to Entrepreneurship● Starting from the bottom and gaining experience in the restaurant industry● Financial challenges and the importance of proper financial planning● The dynamics of being a couple entrepreneur and maintaining a successful relationship● The power of seeking advice and assistance● Balancing each other's strengths and maintaining open communication● Taking risks and pursuing one's passions● Learning from mistakes and staying committed to goals Entities mentioned throughout the episode include:● Dillas Quesadillas: Kyle and Maggie's successful business● Raising Canes: A company where Kyle gained experience and honed his entrepreneurial skills Join Don Williams and the Gordons as they share valuable insights, personal stories, and wisdom gained from their journey as entrepreneurs. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or someone looking to start their own venture, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to gain inspiration, learn from their experiences, and discover the keys to success in the business world.

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-5; 22:20Keziah loved it when she and her mom got to babysit two-year-old Elodie, Mrs. Gordon's daughter from church. Mom, Keziah, and Elodie would color, play dress-up, read books, and munch on snacks all morning while Mrs. Gordon attended seminary classes.One such morning, Elodie was missing her mom more than usual. As they played all her usual favorite games, she would occasionally get very quiet and say, "Mama home soon."When this happened, Keziah or her mom would give Elodie a hug or a shoulder squeeze and say, "That's right. Mama will be home soon. She loves you so much and can't wait to come back to see you."Sure enough, Mrs. Gordon was home soon, and when she arrived, Elodie screeched with delight and ran to her.Mrs. Gordon wrapped her daughter in a big hug, "I missed you too, little one! I love you so much."After the Gordons left, Keziah and Mom began to clean up the various toys and books strewn across the living room. "It was cute how excited Elodie was to see her mom today," said Keziah."It was!" said Mom. "It kind of reminded me about how excited I'll be when Jesus comes back.""How so?" asked Keziah."Well," said Mom, "we live in a world ruined by sin and its effects. When we see all that sad stuff, we can rest knowing that Jesus promised He would return to make everything new--free from the brokenness we see right now.""There is a lot of sad stuff on the news," said Keziah.Mom nodded. "When Elodie got really quiet and said, 'Mama home soon,' it made me think about how the Bible records that the early church was eagerly waiting for Jesus to come back and would often say, 'Come soon, Jesus!' That's my prayer too."Elodie smiled. "So, when Jesus comes back, we'll kind of be like Elodie when Mrs. Gordon came back? Really excited and happy?""Yes," said Mom. "It will be a day of celebration! Our loving King will make all things new and we will be together forever with Him and all our siblings in Christ--all who put their trust in Jesus!" -Kandi ZellerHow About You?Are you excited about Jesus coming back? When He returns, He'll right every wrong and get rid of sin and all its effects. He'll make everything new, and those who trust in Him will live with Him forever in a world free from sin and death. (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page.)Today's Key Verse:He [Jesus] who is the faithful witness to all these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon!" Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! (NLT) (Revelation 22:20)Today's Key Thought:Jesus is coming back

Join Annie and Jenny as they delve into the vast history of Huntly Castle.  The now ruinous Aberdeenshire castle dates back to the 12th century when William the Lion entrusted the MacDuffs with controlling the rebellious area. The motte and bailey castle, then called the Peel Strathbogie, was in the MacDuff's hands for many tumultuous decades which included catastrophic crusades, brutal beheadings, and fatal flip-floppery. Eventually the Strathbogies blew it and were wiped from their castle by Robert the Bruce, who subsequently gave it to the Gordon family. The Gordons quickly set about changing the castle's questionable name to Huntly Castle and architecturally revitalising it into something never before seen in Scotland. Over the centuries the Gordons amassed huge amounts of power and influence, but power has funny ways of collapsing, especially when on the Catholic side of the Reformation. In the Gordon's case their Catholicism has strange and spooky consequences which, thanks to contemporary sources, have reverberated through history to the modern day.  For more information from our advertisers, on the UHI Culture and Heritage BA Hons course, contact ins@uhi.ac.uk or visit https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/ba-hons-culture-and-heritage/ It's an internationally accredited course from the University of the Highlands and Islands, available as an online course, learn on your own schedule from a yacht in the ocean, the top of a mountain or your spare bedroom! You can get a degree covering the language, heritage, archaeology, literature, landscape, identity, folklore and magic of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Independently made in the Highlands, Stories of Scotland is gratefully funded through listener support on Patreon. www.patreon.com/storiesofscotland

There has been a bit of a gap between episodes, but the 2 Gordons are back with the usual mix of whisky chat and challenges.  Gordon Dundas leads a tribute to the late Paul McDonagh of The Bon Accord while Mike Brown of IMD takes us through some summer whisky cocktails.  There's a new Hashtag challenge, with the regular feature You Have Reached Your Whisky Destination all combined with some great whisky conversation about travel retail in airports this summer and much more.  All best enjoyed with a dram.  Slainte`

Bestselling author Jon Gordon is back with another life-affirming book. This time, he teams up with Kathryn Gordon, his wife of 23 years, for a look at what it takes to build strong relationships. In Relationship Grit, the Gordons reveal what brought them together, what kept them together through difficult times, and what continues to sustain their love and passion for one another to this day. They candidly share their mistakes, decisions that almost destroyed their marriage, and successes so you can learn from their experiences and make your relationship stronger. If you're a fan of Jon Gordon's work, you will enjoy learning about the man behind the message, as he and Kathryn share the intimate details of their life together. The direct, transparent, and personal style will draw you in and help you see that, if you are dealing with a challenge in your life and relationship, you are not alone. Working, writing, and raising children hasn't always been easy for the Gordons, but by committing to one another and embracing the principles of G. R. I. T., they emerged from their darkest moments and built a deep and lasting love. In "Relationship Grit," they speak candidly about what they have learned and how you can develop the grit to build beautiful relationships.    

Michael Jordan, Jermaine Dye, Devin Hester, Ryne Sandberg, and Kris Versteeg agree: 23 is a good number. And so here we have our 23rd episode. If you're a punk rocker, this is the episode for you. We're spinning punk and punk-adjacent music like hardcore punk. Featuring: Phantom, World Peace, The Jesus Lizard, Shitstorm, Osees, Aspanya, Deralabu, Yfory, Personal Damage, FACS, The Gordons, Destruct, and Yaphet Kott.

The 2 Gordons welcome you as always to a mix of whisky fun, fact, and features.  Their irregular section entitled, An Insider's Guide this week stars John McElwee who has been taking tourists around Scotland for over 25 years and now specializes in whisky tourism.  The best distillery tours, the most interesting spots to drink a dram and his favourite tipple are just some of the areas covered in a fascinating insight to one of the great whisky jobs out there.  The 2 Gordon's talk about the Campbletown and Feis Isle Festivals while looking at some of the other great whisky festivals of the world.   Anders Nostrom chairman of SMAD one of Swedens largest whisky clubs explains just how long it takes to pour for 170 guests in Borlange!  And there's just time to play the legendary game You Have Arrived at Your Whisky Destination!   It is a whisky show but not as you know it!  Slainte`

C.G. Buswell is a former army Combat Medical Technician and Staff Nurse.  Chris has cared for many military heroes and the traumas he witnessed during his nursing and emergency care of them in life and death led him to develop military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He writes about this too in his books. This form of mindfulness helps keep his demons at bay by inserting them into your Kindle! Other postings in his career included the Field Surgical team in Belize, Akrotiri in Cyprus, and Haslar Hospital in Gosport. Chris developed a love for writing during his 10-year service career and has had numerous articles published in journals like Professional Nurse, Nursing Standard, and the Nursing Times. He wanted to include his middle initial in his novels after George Main, his Grandfather, who served with the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders during World War Two. His military novels feature historical actions of the Gordons. Buried in Grief is a tale about the loss of a child. Sadly, Chris drew deeply from his own bereavement to bring this emotional rollercoaster of a novel. It helped him explore his own feelings during his mourning, but the ending terrified most readers, thanks to his dark, twisted mind. He urges you not to read it. He has had therapy and now writes gentle romance stories, of a sort!   C.G. Buswell now writes full-time and lives in Boddam, Aberdeenshire with his Bravehound PTSD assistance dog Lyn, fantails white doves, pigeons, and a tortoise - o aye and a wife. Damien Lewis, the military author and Patron of Bravehound said: "A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound." Buy Lynne in UK https://amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C3ZWQGQ4 US  https://amazon.com/dp/B0C3ZWQGQ4 Canada: https://a.co/d/apQbppn  Available in #Kindle Unlimited or as a #Download for other devices, #Paperback and #Hardcover Read the opening chapter for free at https://cgbuswell.com/LYNNE-the-Bravehound-golden-retriever-dog-who-helped-me-live-with-my-grief-and-military-PTSD.php… #grief #suicide #PTSD #ptsdrecovery   Website & Socials Website Facebook:  Twitter   Where to get help: Help for Heroes Samaritans Helpline - Cruse Bereavement Support Call our Helpline Our volunteers are trained in all types of bereavement and can help you make sense of how you're feeling right now. 0808 808 1677      

Today On the Dogwatch we cross the Atlantic and head to the Highlands of Scotland in search of the nature of tartan, one of the most long standing and iconic outdoor patterns. Along the way, we meet Miles Kerr-Peterson, a PhD historian who has not only a vast knowledge of British history, clans, castles, but also tartan.We start our conversation with Miles by learning about his research into a buried castle under the driveway at the Keith Marsal estate in Scotland, and broaden this conversation to understand some of the history of Scotland and clans. From there, Miles helps us understand how tartan developed as a fabric, and how the patterns have changed over time. Thankfully, Miles not only understands the history of these fabrics, but works the the St. Kilda company, which has an online tartan designer, and he walks us through how tartans are designed and even helps us how we can design, register, and produce our own tartan fabric. What could be better than a conversation that touches on the Jacobite rebellion, Dunnottar Castle, the Outlander TV series, the movie Hot Fuzz, whiskey from the island of Islay, as well as consideration of plenty of Gordons, MacQueens, MacPhersons, Campbells, Camerons, and Craigs? 

Kyle and Maggie Gordon put all their chips into a dream, and a fast-food category unlike any other. After some rocky and eventful early days, Dillas Quesadillas did more than hit its stride—it found a niche that's brimming with growth potential. The Gordons join QSR editors Danny Klein and Ben Coley to share a true entrepreneurial, American dream tale, complete with “Napoleon Dynamite” references, and a look into what's next for one of the category's most exciting concepts.

Last time we spoke Hong Rengan was in misery, nothing was going as planned. Li Xiucheng went off on his own to perform a campaign in the east, but it was drawing ire from the foreign community to make Hong Rengans life even worse. To defend Shanghai from Li Xiuchengs men, Ward's mercenary force became the Ever Victorious Army and began to work alongside the foreign community and Qing. Chen Yucheng was hunted down and executed, yet another great Taiping king gone. Zeng Guoquan made an extremely bold move and began a siege of Yuhuatai, a fort guarding Nanjing. Then the foreigners it seems quasi joined the Qing, thus ending any chance of the Taiping earning their support. With what seems the rest of the world against the Taiping, and the enemy nipping at their doors, what could they do to stop the inevitable? #34 This episode is The Taiping Rebellion part 11: The Siege of Heavenly Kingdom   Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. Meanwhile, refugees from across Jiangsu and Zhejiang flooded into Shanghai seeked protection. In 1862 alone nearly 1.5 million refugees crammed into the Chinese and foreign held parts of the city. Where there are so many people, comes issues. One particular issue was human waste, with so many people crammed into the city, the waterways literally became clogged with fecal matter and other waste. The rivers were also the primary supply of water for the city and even with the custom of boiling the drinking water, the washing water and that used to prepare food was not. A massive cholera outbreak began in may of 1862 causing the usual symptoms, cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. Death ran rampant and by June it was a full blown pandemic. 10 to 15 Europeans were dying a day based on records, but obviously the Chinese population suffered the most. Hundreds of people died each day and by July thousands. At its peak the Cholera outbreak killed 3000 people a day in the foreing settlement, the streets were ridden with unburied bodies. Some local Chinese called it “fan sha, the foreign infection”. The pandemic spread, first going north to the Taku forts, then Tianjin where it claimed 20,000 lives in a few weeks. From there it hit Beijing, but it was not limited to this northern route, it also went south and over the Yangtze going into the interior of CHina. Zeng Guofan's HQ was hit and men began to die. 10,000 men under Zeng Guoquan at Yuhuatai became sick, 10,000 more under Bao Chaos army in southern Anhui and Bao Chao himself also became sick. 50% of Zuo Zongtangs army in Zhejiang were sick and with the massive amount of illness, the Xiang army simply could no longer continue to be on the offensive.    Zeng Guofan ordered his commanders to distribute Korean ginseng to the sick troops hoping it would at the least alleviate symptoms. Over in Shanghai the British military distributed “cholera belts”, these were wide cummerbunds of flannel wrapped around the persons torso to keep it warm because the belief was the disease was caused by sweaty chills in the bowels. Another British medical officer in Beijing, did not believe the disease was the result of insanitation and instead suspected quote “the operation of certain electrochemical changes in the atmosphere on certain constitutions.” Within Nanjing it seems they fared a bit better, which is understandable as they were more rural and less crowded then places like Shanghai or Tianjin. The disease spread via the trading routes, which were pretty much closed off to the Taiping. Those Taiping around the Shanghai area however got just as smashed by the disease as the rest. The disease would petter off during the winter, but found its way to Manchuria and then Japan. For those of you who know your Bakumatsu period history, the Cholera outbreak began in Shanghai. Overall, in the region surrounding Shanghai for about 40 miles, by September it was estimated by missionaries that cholera had wiped out ⅛ of the population, a population in the several million.   Zeng Guoquans position at Yuhuatai was a precarious one, even before Cholera wreaked its ugly head. Zeng Guofan was shocked by his brothers boldness to dig in so close to the heart of the rebellion. When Cholera began to steal away half of Zeng Guoquans forces, his brother dispatched reinforcements, literally everything he could spare but the Xiang army was fewer than 30,000 strong. The men at Yuhuatai held firm in their trenches, fighting off the occasional Nanjing sorties against them from the southern gate. The Cholera epidemic also gave Li Xiucheng an opportunity to breakoff the Shanghai campaign and return to Nanjing, something  the Heavenly King was begging him to do. Well after a very long time of ignoring the poor heavenly king, Li Xiucheng decided in the late summer to withdrew to Suzhou where he gather 3 separate armies to form a relief expedition back to Nanjing. Each army had its own objective: one was going to attack Bao Chao in southern Anhui, one was going to attack the Xiang and Qing naval forces and logistics line and the third led by Li Xiucheng personally would attack Zeng Guoquan's force at Yuhuatai. By late September his armies were marching, with 120,000 under his immediate command. Rumors at the time talked about his force being as large as 300 to a possible 600,000 men. When Geng Guofan received reports of the Li Xiuchengs force moving back to lift the siege on Nanjing he began to frantically ship provisions and supplies to his brother, but there was simply no way he could send enough men to hold off such a goliath army. Bao Chao was busy fighting in southern Anhui and likewise Duolonga had chased Chen Yucheng north, despite receiving direct orders to turn back to help at Nanjing. It seems the Manchu commander was a bit jealous of Zeng Guofan's brother and was dissatisfied with the special treatment of the Zeng family members. So after the death of Chen Yucheng he went northwest into Shaanxi to suppress another rebellion that was going on at the time, remember there's so many simultaneous rebellions. The Dungan Rebellion was a Muslim rebellion led primarily by Hui groups in Shaanxi, Gangsu and Ningxia. It was a brutal and bloody conflict and would claim the life of Duolonga two years later.    The assault upon Yuhuatai would commence on October the 13th, while Zeng Guofan was tossing as many reinforcements as he could to help his brother, but these figures were in the mere hundreds. Zeng Guofan sent letters to his brother trying to raise his morale, claiming Li Xiucheng would require incredible logistical capabilities to keep his army provisioned and perhaps it would lead to his downfall, but privately he was falling into despair. He had this to write in his diary “Last night, I thought about my brother Guoquan, facing danger in ten thousand forms. Anxiety burned my heart. I repaired to my inner chamber and tried laying out scenarios on a Go board [to distract myself]. Then I paced back and forth, circling the room. At eleven o'clock I went to bed but could not fall asleep. Sometime after three in the morning I finally slept, and had nightmares.” It is alleged, Zeng Guofan began to stop sleeping and refused any visitors while he received daily letters from his brother fanning his anxiety. In one letter dated on October 24th, Zeng Guoquan said his forces were holding the Taiping at bay after 7 days of constant attack. He also noted the enemy were using new weapons purchased from the foreigners, that fired explosive shells, “luodi kaihua pao, shells that bloom like flowers when they fall to earth”. It was two days later, Zeng Guofan learned another Taiping army of at least 100,000 led by Li Xiuchengs cousin the Attending king had left Zhejiang province to help attack the Xiang forces at Yuhuatai. The report was greatly delayed, by the time it reached Zeng Guofan, that said army had been marching for over 3 weeks. There were no letters from his brother after that.   Riddled with anxiety, Zeng Guofan wondered about the fate of his brother. It would turn out his brother was hit by shrapnel from a shell, it struck his face and nearly killed him. Zeng Guoquan was still alive, but there was basically no chance he could escape Yuhuatai. Zeng Guofan pleaded with Li Hongzhang to help send reinforcements, but Li could spare none, though he did recommend sending the EVA force up river using steamships to help. Zeng Guofan was truly desperate as he allowed the EVA force to help, but this did not change the fact it would take weeks for them to get to Nanjing. In the meantime Zeng Guofan sent orders to his brother to retreat at any possible moment the enemy left an opening to flee. His brother refused, and while this sounds like a bit crazy, in reality Zeng Guoquans forces were dishing terrible casualties to the Taiping. The defenses at Yuhaitai were firm with heavy walls and trenches. Each time the Taiping launched an attack several thousand of them paid for it while Zeng Guoquans men faced casualties in the hundreds. While Li Xiucheng's sappers mined under the outer walls of Yuhaitai, the defenders frantically fed the cannons and fired their matchlocks at the Taiping. The defenders tried their best to gauge where the sappers were digging to breach their tunnels before they got under the walls, but just incase they began to build secondary walls in the interior.   Zeng Guofan was so afraid for his brother, he even wrote to his eldest son Jize, in Hunan province asking him to leave home for the first time to come and join him at his HQ in Anqing. Yet Zeng Guoquan managed to hold on, his men wrecked the Taiping tunnels before they could breach his walls. The Xiang force on Yuhaitai survived 45 days of attacks and Li Xiucheng finally broke off the attack on November 26st, absolutely incredible. It turns out Zeng Guofans words of comfort to his brother proved true, Li Xiuchengs logistics failed him. Li Xiucheng was forced to use stores from Nanjing and this began to threaten the city, alongside this the army he sent to attack the Xiang/Qing naval forces failed. Winter was coming and Li Xiuchengs men didnt not have proper winter attire nor equipment. Thus he began to send parts of his army back to Jiangsu and Zhejiang while he took the rest to Nanjing hoping to launch an attack later to dislodge the Yuhaitai force. Zeng Guofan did not give up trying to get his brother to abandon Yuhaitai, insisting that the preservation of his army was more important than maintaining the position. Yet Guoquan kept refusing to budge. Well as Guofan kept worrying about his brother Guoquan, something indeed would occur, but to his other brother Guobao. The younger brother had taken 5000 men to help support Guoquan at Yuhaitai. He had sworn vengeance upon the Taiping whom killed his brother Zeng Guohua in 1858. Zeng Guoquan sent a letter to Zeng Guofan that their brother had fallen gravely ill, he had typhoid. On the morning of january 11th, Zeng Guofan got another letter stating Guohua had died.    Back in the Shanghai front the rambunctious Ward had taken a bullet to his stomach on September 21st and died an apparently very agonizing and slow death the same night of 1862 while in Ningbo. Ward had been campaigning in conjunction with Li Hongzhang's troops taking advantage of Li Xiucheng's massive pull out of the region. In Ward's dying breath he apparently demanded money and declared Wu Xu and Yang Fang, the two juggernaut financial backers in Shanghai owed him 140,000 taels in back pay. He threatened that his family back home would press upon them to make good on their debts. Things began to crumble for the EVA forces after Ward's death, Li Hongzhang began to advise who should take up the mantle of command. One notable prospect was the North Carolinian Henry Burgevine, whom was favored by Admiral Hope and Frederick Bruce. Both Brits of course were keen to have the EVA commander be an American since it certainly took the limelight off their nation. Burgevine was said to be a model southerner type, gallant, charming, but he also loved his alcohol and had a terrible temper.    During the fall of 1862, Burgevine led the EVA to drive the Taiping out of a few towns on the outskirts of Shanghai and by winter the 30 mile radius was met. Burgevine was butting heads however with undue payments from Yang Fang, several months worth. When Li Hongzhang ordered him to take the EVA forces to Nanjing to help Zeng Guoquan, Burgevine refused. It was obvious as to why, being closer to Nanjing greatly risked his and the EVA forces lives and there would be less chance of plundering. Yang Fang then refused to make good on his debts to the EVA force unless they complied with going to Nanjing and apparently Burgevine blew a gasket. On January the 4th of 1863, Burgevine showed up to Yang Fang's house with a few bodyguards and punched the man in the face, robbing him of 40,000 silver dollars before fleeing to Songjiang to pay his men. This led Li Hongzhang to place a bounty over the man's head of 50,000 taels. Well needless to say Burgevine disappeared rather quickly, leaving Frederick Bruce to need to find a new commander. This time Bruce wanted to avoid finding any more filibuster, cowboy types and to find someone more professional, more honorable, who would be more accountable. Thus obviously no Americans were going to fit that role, haha, and Bruce reluctantly had to look towards his fellow Brits.   Bruce eventually found, a rather famous name today, but back then he was a young British officer in the Royal Engineers named Charles Gordon. You may have heard his more famous title as “Chinese Gordon”, he was very much akin to Lawrence of Arabia, similar stories. Gordon was painfully british looking, with an awesome mustache might I add in his defense. Fun fact one of his grandfathers owned a ship that was ransacked during the Boston Tea Party, go USA. One of my sources state he was quote “religiously asexual, never married, and had as early as age fourteen expressed a wish that he were a enuch. He also happened to speak with a pronounced lisp”. There were several allegations to suggest he was gay, seemingly based on the fact he did a lot of charitable work for male youth and that he had a fondness for handsome young men. Honestly if you look him up you will find a wide array of bizarre theories, some suggesting he was a homosexual who was so repressed by his Christian faith that he channeled his frustration into being the perfect soldier. One British historian, Paul Mersh suggested he was not a homosexual, but had Asperger syndrome and this made it extremely difficult for him to express emotions towards women. I have to say that is a wild theory, but I personally don't know enough about the man, nor am I in any way his biographer to say much about this fascination on his sexuality. I will say one thing though as a general rule, when you find older historians, those writing lets say up to the mid 20th century, making excuses as to why some figure was not gay, key words “oh he was just very good friends with so and so”, usually its because the figure was gay, haha. Sigh we have come a long way in the world and there is a lot to be said about prejudices of the past and some that still linger, but anyways.    Gordon inherited a very demoralized force in march of 1863. There were 3000 Chinese soldiers left after many desertions, alongside 30 pieces of artillery and 2 paddle steamers. Gordon unlike his 2 predecessors, was very willing to work closely with Li Hongzhang. He took a leave of absence from the Royal Engineers so he could serve under the Qing, therefore allowing him to campaign outside the 30 mile radius of Shanghai. After a brief period of training he began his campaign by joining the Qing commander Cheng Xueqi to march into Jiangsu province and reclaim lost territory to the Taiping. Gordon's smaller force became the spearhead driving up the waterways to take walled cities by surprise by bashing them with artillery, while Cheng Xueqi's larger army came in to swarm everywhere they struck. By the summer of 1863, their combined forces were approaching Suzhou. All was going great for Li Hongzhang and Charles Gordon, but then came a familiar face to disrupt things, Burgevine. Burgevine showed up to Beijing backed up by the US minister Anson Burlingame, trying to claim back his role as the commander of the EVA forces. Burlingame was able to lobby on his behalf and got Prince Gong to agree to the matter, but Li Hongzhang wanted nothing to do with the ill tempered man who punched Yang Fang in the face. Burgevine showed up to Shanghai with an imperial commissioner instructing Li Hongzhang to put him back in charge, but it is alleged by Li Hongzhang that the letter Prince Gong had sent was more of a suggestion rather than direct order. Regardless, Li Hongzhang was not going to play ball and to get away with not having to take back Burgevine Li Hongzhang simply left on campaign with Gordon to attack Suzhou without taking Burgevine. Well the ill tempered Burgevine got riled up again and quickly made his way into Shanghai where he rallied up 70 foreign mercenaries, many of whom had served Ward but were discharged. He took all these men and stole one of the EVA steamers and they made their way up the waterway to Suzhou to join the Taiping.   Burgevine began training the Taiping in Suzhou how to defeat Gordon's forces and when the battle commenced it seemed the rebels had the upper hand. Burgevine at one point went out at night over to Gordons camp to try and get the man to quit his position, something Gordon allegedly considered because he was having a rough time with the logistics of the EVA force. Regardless while Burgevine looked like he might turn the tides for the Taiping, another event occurred that would give the Qing a distinct edge, Captain Osborn showed up on September 1st to take command of the war fleet. Now what is interesting about the situation was that Prince Gong envisioned using the new naval forces to hit the Taiping along the rivers and then be employed as a patrol force for the eastern coast. But someone else had different ideas about the use of these naval units, Zeng Guofan. Prince Gong had planned to use multiethnic crews, sailors from Shandong, gunners from Hunan and Manchu for marines. Well Zeng Guofan thought the new naval forces would be better employed as an addition to his own naval forces. He began to advise against mixing ethnic groups, because it might cause disunity. He advised instead that all crews should be Hunanese, hmmmm. Thus the squadron of steam powered gunships would be absorbed into his fleet of Long Dragons, Fast Crabs and sampans. With such a fleet Zeng Guofan would control the entire Yangtze River system.   And here emerges the balance of power swinging within the Qing Dynasty. This general with a large amount of autonomy was quasi dictating against the Qing central government. When Captain Osborn arrived he found an official letter from Prince Gong informing him that a Hunanese Admiral would be serving as the new fleets commander in chief, Osborn had just been demoted to assistant commander. Furthermore the letter stated the fleet would take orders from Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang. Osborn went to Beijing to protest these changes, but Prince Gong refused to budge on the matter. In fact rumors began to spread that Prince Gong had no choice in the matter, because Zeng Guofan quote “threatened to shut off all the supplies to the Imperial Government”. Osborn was furious “I came here to serve the Emperor, and under him the Regent, not to be the servant of mere provincial authorities.” Osborn resigned, while refusing to surrender control of the fleet to Prince Gong. Then came a real tense situation for Anson Burlingame, because the Confederates had envoys in China who sought to purchase the fleet for themselves so they could use it to fight the Union. Anson Burlingame lobbied hard to make sure this did not occur and in the end the fleet was sold at a loss back to India and then to Britain.   Meanwhile while Gordon was facing the decision to step down at the behest of Burgevine, he decided instead to counter by convincing Burgevine to defect back to the Qing side. Burgevines frequent visits to Gordon were drawing suspicion from his Taiping comrades and his drunken ill tempered behavior did not help his cause too much. Apparently Burgevine really pissed off one Taiping commander, who had sent funds to purchase western guns and ammunition through Burgevines contacts only to find cargo of Brandy showing up. Not only was Burgevine getting on the Taiping's nerves, he also drew ire from his western comrades. On on occasion a western officer brought up Burgevines drinking problem only to have Burgevine fire a shot through the mans cheeks. Thus on October 15th, in the midst of an assault upon Suzhou by Gordons men, several of Burgevines officers defected, forcing Burgevine to do the same. Burgevine was exiled from China, as per the terms of his amnesty, but would show back up later on trying to raise another militia. No one knows for sure how, but Burgevine was captured by Qing soldiers and somehow ended up drowning in a river tied in chains. Local authorities said he had some sort of accident aboard a boat that capsized, but we all know that is not true.    With Burgevine gone, a major obstacle had been overcome for the campaign against Suzhou. Despite this, the battle for Suzhou remained a stalemate by November. The Taiping commander of Suzhou was Tan Shaoguang, he also held the title of “Wang Mu, Esteemed King”, the son in law of Li Xiucheng. He wanted to defend Suzhou to the bitter end, but it turns out many of his subordinate commanders did not feel the same way. On November 28th, one of his subordinates secretly met with Chen Xueqi, promising to give up Suzhou peacefully while getting rid of Tan Shaoguang and his loyal officers. The man's name was Gao Yongkuan whom held the title of “receiving king” though by this point every commander was being given these titles. He offered to open the gates of Suzhou, but was very fearful of being caught by Tan Shaoguang. Gordon and Chen Xueqi agreed with Gao to take the city with minimal bloodshed.   On the morning of December 4th, Tan Shaoguang held a banquet and during a speech he was stabbed by Gao Yongkuans group of mutineers and had his head cut off and sent to Cheng Xueqi. The gates of Suzhou were opened and Gordon with his EVA forces were the first to enter the city peacefully. Gordon spoke with the mutineer commanders and they all shaved their heads ready to surrender, grateful that Gordon kept his word to not slaughter them. Li Hongzhang showed up by boat to take control over the city with his personal guard and this is where things turned dark. Musket fire could be heard, and Gordon went to investigate finding Cheng Xueqi outside the walls of Suzhou looking very uneasy. Gordon asked him what was going on and Cheng replied that the Taiping commanders never showed up to surrender. Gordon rode back into the city to see what was going on, finding Qing forces looting the city. Gordon suspected this was the work of Cheng Xueqi who must be deceiving him, so he hunted down Li Hongzhang for answers. Yet he could not find Li Hongzhang, nor the Taiping commanders, he went back to Cheng Xueqi who simply told him he had no idea what was going on. Now the sources are mirky on this one. One thing to take note is that Cheng Xueqi was a Taiping defector himself, thus it gives some plausibility for his side of the story. Cheng Xueqi was said to be seen weeping on the ground as he sent a western officer to send a message to Gordon. The message was an apology, stating he did what he did because he had to follow Li Hongzhangs orders. Gordon eventually found the remains of the Taiping commanders, he had this to say of the scene. “The hands and bodies were gashed in a frightful way and cut down the middle, the receiving king's body was partially buried.” Gordon was livid, he had promised these men their safety and Li Hongzhang brutally executed them. To this breach of his honor, Gordon renounced his service under Li Hongzhang and this spread to the foreing community like wildfire. This spelled the end of military cooperation between Britain and the Qing dynasty. The British parliament fell back upon the policy of neutrality, but allowed for the defense of Shanghai. Ironically, by the time Britain had finally reached its decision to go back to neutrality, their assistance was basically no longer needed.   The situation in the interior of China was becoming quite horrid. Zeng Guofan wrote in his diary on June 8th “Everywhere in southern Anhui they are eating people”. It was not the first note of cannibalism from his diary entries and not to be the last. He carried on to write it was not new news that human flesh was being eaten, but the price for said flesh had gone up considerably. The price per ounce had gone up four times that which it was sold at the year prior. Cannibalism was found in Jiangsu province as well. Northern Anhui was a wasteland reported Bao Chao who was desperately trying to scout for a supply line for the drive upon Nanjing. Yet as absolutely horrifying as the situation was in central china, it did benefit the Qing, because the Taiping depended on the peasants amongst them, and the famine was creating internal conflict. As Zeng Guofan put it in his diary about the situation of the Taiping around Nanjing. “Campaigning in a region with no people, the rebels will be like fish out of water. In a countryside devoid of cultivation, they will be like birds on a mountain with no trees.”   On June 13th, Zeng Guoquan finally seized the stone fort atop Yuhuatai. Having control of it meant Zeng Guoquan was able to shut Nanjing's southern gate. The west and northern gates of Nanjing open onto the Yangtze River and their defense laid in these large Taiping forts across the mile wide Yangtze corridor to the city. On June 30th, the Xiang navy attacked these forts in a intense bombardment battle. The Taiping fort shore batteries fired back upon the Xiang, causing 2000 casualties, but in the end the Xiang forces were able to take the forts, slaughtering their defenders. Having taken the forts, the Xiang forces now controlled the Yangtze River northwest of Nanjing. Before the Yangtze River way was closed, Li Xiucheng had left in February of 1863, 3 months after failing to defeat Zeng Guoquan. He took his force into northern Anhui, searching for a supply line for Nanjing. Much like Bao Chao, he found a wasteland and his troops suffered immensely. They were starving, forced to eat grass while facing the Xiang forces who were better provisioned. When word spread that Zeng Guoquan took the fort atop Yuhaitai, Li Xuicheng immediately headed back to Nanjing, managing to cross the river just 10 days before the northern Taiping forts fell. He estimated the campaign into northern Anhui cost him 100,000 men. Yet as soon as he returned to the capital he had to leave yet again because Li Hongzhang was attacking Suzhou and Zuo Zongtang was attacking Hangzhou.    Nanjing's western gate was shut because of Xiang dominance along the Yangtze and its southern gate was shut because of Zeng Guoquans dominance over Yuhaitai. With this in mind Zeng Guofan turned his attention to the remaining easternand northern gates. He sent Bao Chao to lay siege to the Shence Gate, the primary northern inland gate. But Bao Chao faced a terrible epidemic. Simultaneously there were troubles breaking out in southern Anhui and Jiangxi provinces, so he sent Bao Chao to quell them. Meanwhile Zeng Guoquans forces expanded their position at Yuhaitai, seizing 10 bridges and mountain passes allowing them to control the supply roads southeast of Nanjing. By November Zeng Guoquans focus were blocking the eastern approach to the city. The eastern gate to Nanjing was still open and 2 large forts defended atop a mountain that edged towards the city. The mountain was known as the Dragon's shoulder and its fort was the Fortress of Heaven, to its bottom was the Fortress of Earth. By December the eartern gate and the Shence gate were the only points of entry still under Taiping control, out of Nanjing's 23 mile circumference.  I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The Qing coalition lost their foreign support, but it seems it was no longer needed anyways. Zeng Guoquans gambit payed off brilliantly and now the great city of Nanjing was finally under siege, it was only a matter of time for the end.  

This week on the show Maine and Simon preview the UFC Invitational and recap IBJJF No-Gi Worlds 2022. In the preview section of the show we discuss the UFC invitational featuring a rematch between Gordon Ryan and Vinny Magalhaes, we discuss the changes in Gordons game since their 2018 ACBJJ Match and how Vinny has looked recently.  We also preview the Mens Absolute Tournament featuring Nicky Rod, Mason Fowler, Hasim Rida, Pat Shangoli, Andy Varela, Oliver Taza, Richie Martinez and Patrick Gaudio.  Plus Bia Mesquita Vs Miesha Tate.In the recap section of the show we discuss and break down the 2022 IBJJF No Gi worlds for the Black Belt Adult Mens and Women's divisions.  We discuss the changes to the enforcement of the rules in IBJJF and how the introduction of reaping leg locks, including heel hooks has changed the skill set and landscape of the Black Belt divisions.  Recorded 12-12-2022

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You may have seen him on the Joe Rogan podcast many times before, but now he is HERE! In this interview I discuss the master mechanism of the human body with the one and only Dr. Mark Gordon himself. In this episode we discuss traumatic brain injuries, their effects on the hormonal system, testosterone, women health, auto immune disease, health, longevity, alcohol consumption, medications, rebooting our biological system, Dr Gordons Brain Rescue 1 & 3 and much, much more! We also get into how to possibly come off TRT under doctor supervision. Don't miss this fantastic follow up to our last interview!Check out Dr. Gordons powerful supplements like Brain Care on Millenniumhealthstore.comUse the Discount code Phase2022 for a great price!Hey you! Be sure to like, subscribe and hit that bell icon! Follow me on social media!Instagram @ - EveryoneisCanceledTik-Tok @ - Every1isCanceledTwitter @ - EveryoneiscanceledThe Late Night Talk Show you didn't ask for.#health This channel is a fictional sketch book of thought and is an oral artistic dance. Obey the laws in your country and listen to your doctor.

Gordon is one of the worlds most evidential Spiritual Mediums, he is an Author, a TV personality, an Artist, a damn good singer and now my friend. What a great honor it is to have him on the show. Grab a glass and enjoy our conversation about SPIRIT, LIFE, DEATH and why being happy is truly the most important thing you can do for your own development journey.Follow Gordon on Instagram here! Or if the hyperlink fails @gsmediumJOIN GORDON SMITHS EMAIL LIST HERE!(all entries will be put in a drawing to win one of Gordons signed books)

This week on the show Maine and Josh preview the 110,000 dollar no time limit money match between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena plus recap F2W 207, and Toro Cup 21 main events. In the news section of the show we discussed some of the replacements for the upcoming IBJJF GP.  Plus our continued excitement for ADCC divisions.In the preview of Gordon Ryan Vs Felipe Pena 3, we discussed the first 2 matches and how much Gordon has changed improved his game.  Including how he has changed his 50-50 play, and how he has changed his passing to deal with the knee shield.  We also discussed his back taking skills and level of control, plus the takedown in their ADCC match in the no points section of the match.  For Felipe we discussed the Andre match and the Vanger matches as recent no-gi performances and contrasted what he has shown recently against Gordons improvements.  We also discussed the format of the match and possibly the avenue Gordon would try and take the match into.  With the improvements in his takedowns, wrestling, guard play and sweep game and no longer relying on the leg entries as a cornerstone of his game in the last 5 years as a black belt in this rematch. In the recap of Toro Cup 21 we discussed the main event of  Gabriel Sousa vs. Gavin Corbe that saw Sousa take a points victory after some great back and fourth, we then discussed how his game would look at ADCC and how sharp his transitions had been looking.  In the recap of Fight to Win 207 headlined by Yuri Simoes vs Roosevelt Sousa we talked about how the activity of the match was reminiscent of the -99 days of ADCC in prior years and speculated that both grapplers may not be showcasing their whole game ahead of ADCC in 6 weeks. In the outro Maine discussed an upcoming trip to Nebraska to interview, train with and film John Hansen ahead of his ADCC run in -99kg. Recorded 7-31-2022

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the late reviews around the 5800X3D (including Gordons) leading into a larger discussion around the journey of AM4, how integrated graphics powering things like the Ryzen 6000 laptops and the Steam Deck are super great now, and of course we answer your questions live! Buy The Full Nerd merch: https://crowdmade.com/collections/pcworld Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twitter: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @KeithPlaysPC @AdamPMurray Follow PCWorld for all things PC! ------------------------------­---- SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=PCWorldVideos TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/PCWorldUS TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/pcworld

Big news in the world of NASCAR history this week ... the rebirth of North Wilkesboro Speedway, thanks to the efforts of a small group of Wilkes County diehards and Speedway Motorsports!In our first segment this week, we share the second installment of our interview with longtime NASCAR crew chief Gil Martin. Gil shares his memories of his first Winston Cup victory as a crew chief, which came in November 2001 at New Hampshire with Robby Gordon behind the wheel of the Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. Gil also shares the story of the Corvette he was promised ... but never received ... following that win. Then, it's on to the sometimes topsy-turvy relationship he shared with young phenom Kevin Harvick, RCR's decision to bring back the number 3 and the urgency of winning the pole for the 2014 Daytona 500. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid break down the November 29, 2001 issue of Winston Cup Scene. That week's paper covered the Battle of the Gordons at New Hampshire, in which Robby gave Jeff a nudge up and out of the lead en route to that first win with Gil. Also, a Busch Series season review package relived some rather testy quotes from competitors.NOTE: This podcast is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owners of the Scene brand.

Big news in the world of NASCAR history this week ... the rebirth of North Wilkesboro Speedway, thanks to the efforts of a small group of Wilkes County diehards and Speedway Motorsports!In our first segment this week, we share the second installment of our interview with longtime NASCAR crew chief Gil Martin. Gil shares his memories of his first Winston Cup victory as a crew chief, which came in November 2001 at New Hampshire with Robby Gordon behind the wheel of the Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. Gil also shares the story of the Corvette he was promised ... but never received ... following that win. Then, it's on to the sometimes topsy-turvy relationship he shared with young phenom Kevin Harvick, RCR's decision to bring back the number 3 and the urgency of winning the pole for the 2014 Daytona 500. In our second segment, hosts Rick Houston and Steve Waid break down the November 29, 2001 issue of Winston Cup Scene. That week's paper covered the Battle of the Gordons at New Hampshire, in which Robby gave Jeff a nudge up and out of the lead en route to that first win with Gil. Also, a Busch Series season review package relived some rather testy quotes from competitors.NOTE: This podcast is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owners of the Scene brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices