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Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Dr Phil LIVE! on Kill Tony! With Sal Vulcano, Greg Fitzsimmons, and of course, Tony Hinchcliffe and Redban. ‪@KillTony‬ ‪@salvulcanoofficial‬ ‪@GregFitzsimmonsComedy‬ A few new chapters in my book from this show: "We'll be right black," "Buckle Up," and of course everyone's favorite, "I'm sorry Grandma!" Tickets for the "Who Is Me" tour and merch available at ⁠adamraycomedy.com This Episode's Sponsor HomeChef! 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to ⁠⁠⁠Homechef.com/ALN⁠⁠⁠ Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Easter weekend episode JCW and the crew talk about Grandma's that dip snuff, Bobbo has a drinking problem, and Rush Limbaugh had and affair with a cleb Chef and much more on this weeks show.

Alex is now a pilot for American Airlines and was able to treat his 88-year-old grandma to her very first flight! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/88-year-old-woman-flies-in-a-plane-for-the-first-time-thanks-to-her-grandson/

In this jaw-dropping edition of Dirty Little Secret from The Jubal Show, one caller admits to a surprising relationship that started at their grandmother’s book club — and quickly crossed unexpected lines. What began as a simple ride home turned into something much more complicated… and potentially life-changing. Is it love, opportunism, or just chaos?

You can start late as long as you start! Over the woods and to the pond, to Grandma's House our heroes go... but first, they have to stop a band of thieves from stealing Magikarp! Join us every other Friday for another exhilarating episode of Late Starters! The Late Starters have launched a Patreon to help with the journey in front of them! If you would like to be a supporter head here to help out! Catch ya later! Get merch, subscribe to Youtube and follow us on twitter to stay up to date with every thing Late Starters! You can find everything we do at linktr.ee/LateStarters! #pokemon #ttrpg #roleplay #improv  Cast GM - Austin (@SeezyDrop) Calynn - Alex (@Alexandbirds) Ford - Tim (@Remobware) Victor - Kaycie (@Kayciedoom) Rictor/Pokedex - Jenna (@JennaChil) Music IVAN DUCH (https://ivanduch.com) : "Bolarius Theme - Reimagined" "Givmaru Trading Harbor Combat"  "Underwater Exploration" KEVIN MACLEOD (incompetech.com): "Porch Swing Days - Slower" "Volatile Reaction" Sound Effects “Cell phone vibrate, in hand with tight grip.wav” by SpliceSound -- https://freesound.org/s/369840/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 "Splash" by Swordofkings128 of freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/swordofkings128/sounds/398032/  "Big Water Splash" by qubodup of Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/442773/  “Pokeball Sounds Remade” by Pablobd of Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/Pablobd/sounds/516687/  “Electricity00” by jeremysykes of Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/jeremysykes/sounds/341666/  “Clank Car Crash Collision” by qubodup of Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/151624/  "flame ignition" by hykenfreak of Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/hykenfreak/sounds/331621/  “Whoosh Short 1.wav” by Mellau -- https://freesound.org/s/530447/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 “metal_rustle_clank.wav” by vibe_crc -- https://freesound.org/s/59318/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 "teleport" by leszek-szary of Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/Leszek_Szary/sounds/172207/  “UFO_atmosphere” by Erratic of Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/Erratic/sounds/235/  “Drawing sword from scabbard” by Giddster of Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/giddster/sounds/484298/  “whip and crack sound” by JayRom01 -- https://freesound.org/s/615761/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

FULL SHOW: Thursday, February 12th, 2026 Curious if we look as bad as we sound? Follow us @BrookeandJeffrey: Youtube Instagram TikTok BrookeandJeffrey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Break Room (THURSDAY 2/12/26) 7am Hour 1) Ranking Valentine's Day priorities 2) Caught using Grandma's gift card at the gas station 3) The obscure band you'd love to see in person

We are live! And this time from Apogee Dispo in Sunland Park NM. Tune in as Juantito Jones makes his After Party debut and Tiara, a local up and coming nightlife promoter, her company TNS Productions and DJ tells us about some after party stories, her favorite after party she has been to plus! She answers some horny questions straight from instagram. Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

Joey’s 9-year-old put some arcade tokens inside the plastic part of his suitcase and asked Joey to get them out. Joey ended up having to cut a hole in the bottom to get them. The airspace around the El Paso airport was shut down abruptly yesterday. The order said it would be closed for 10 days. Just hours later, it reopened. There was miscommunication between the FAA, the city of El Paso, and the federal government. Hot Tea: James Van Der Beek, the main actor from Dawson’s Creek, lost his battle with cancer and passed away yesterday. The girlfriend of the Olympian who admitted to cheating on her on live TV has spoken out. She did not appreciate being put in the position she is now in and isn't sure if she can forgive him. A bar is raising its age restrictions from 21 to 25 due to so many people using fake IDs. The final straw was someone trying to use a fake ID with a photo of Benjamin Franklin on it. Nancy and her family are going on a cruise for spring break! She told her son that he could bring a friend with them. Now she is wondering if she needs to pay for the friend’s trip or if the kid’s parents should do it. We got more information on the kid who swam 4 hours to get help for his family that was stranded on kayaks in the ocean. We listened to the recording of his 911 call. Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood Motorcycle Jim returned to turn regular country songs into love songs using his deep voice. Nancy thought she was going to die last night at dinner. She inhaled her drink and got very choked. None of her family tried to help her, and they all thought it was funny. She coughed for a long time afterwards and is okay now. Group Therapy: My In-Laws Want Me to Propose with Grandma’s Small, Cloudy Ring See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, February! Already one month into the New Year, and we've got so much to share with you! Professional spoken word artist Jim Weiss stops by the studio to spin some yarns and talk shop with Evan. Mr. Weiss has narrated countless stories from Tall Tales to Greek Mythology, and U.S. History to Classic Fables. You've probably heard his version of The Tortoise and the Hare - it's pretty epic!!! Plus, get ready for the most dramatic reading of a cereal box...maybe ever? Speaking of drama: steel your nerves and brace your tastebuds - it's another edition of Feeding Ben Stuff! This time, it's Nichole's turn. Tune in to find out what never-before-heard-of-flavor-combination they invent this time! Then, get ready for a real cool treat!!! Introducing: SNOW ICE CREAM! That's right, we go to our test kitchen (and our backyard) to bring you a wonderful wintertime recipe that's sure to be a new favorite! We have a Grandparent story from Blake in Cary, Illinois and his Grandma, who grew up on a farm in Kansas! And, get ready for one of the original supernatural mysteries as Cryptid Corner explores the treacherous Bermuda Triangle! Plus, we share a few tricks for remembering how many days are in each month. You know, because February! Not to mention hilarious jokes, a mind-bending riddle, and a fantastic favorite sound. So grab a snack, tell a friend, stay curious and, as always, keep it WILD!!!Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message.Timestamps for this episode are available below.00:00 - Episode 19 Intro01:35 - Jim Weiss Spins His Yarns11:58 - Animal Call!12:22 - How Many Days in a Month?15:02 - Riddle Clue15:29 - Favorite Sound16:21 - Call for Submissions!16:48 - Feeding Ben Stuff Part III: Nichole's Turn29:08 - Animal Call Reprise29:57 - Grandparent Stories: Blake's Grandma33:47 - Animal Call Reprise Part II34:28 - Joke Time!35:25 - Snow Ice Cream!40:34 - Animal Call REVEAL41:11 - Cryptid Corner: The Bermuda Triangle46:10 - Riddle Answer46:36 - Preview of Episode 2046:49 - Credits + Calls for Reviews + Word of Mouth!47:22 - Bloopers!***To hear more of Jim Weiss's storytelling, head to:jimweiss.com & welltrainedmind.comAnimal Call samples clips from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library, by Allen, Gunn, Johnson, Maia, and Patterson; and "Intergalactic" by The Beastie Boys, © Capitol Records and Beastie Boys, 1999.wildinterest.com

Joey’s 9-year-old put some arcade tokens inside the plastic part of his suitcase and asked Joey to get them out. Joey ended up having to cut a hole in the bottom to get them. The airspace around the El Paso airport was shut down abruptly yesterday. The order said it would be closed for 10 days. Just hours later, it reopened. There was miscommunication between the FAA, the city of El Paso, and the federal government. Hot Tea: James Van Der Beek, the main actor from Dawson’s Creek, lost his battle with cancer and passed away yesterday. The girlfriend of the Olympian who admitted to cheating on her on live TV has spoken out. She did not appreciate being put in the position she is now in and isn't sure if she can forgive him. A bar is raising its age restrictions from 21 to 25 due to so many people using fake IDs. The final straw was someone trying to use a fake ID with a photo of Benjamin Franklin on it. Nancy and her family are going on a cruise for spring break! She told her son that he could bring a friend with them. Now she is wondering if she needs to pay for the friend’s trip or if the kid’s parents should do it. We got more information on the kid who swam 4 hours to get help for his family that was stranded on kayaks in the ocean. We listened to the recording of his 911 call. Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood Motorcycle Jim returned to turn regular country songs into love songs using his deep voice. Nancy thought she was going to die last night at dinner. She inhaled her drink and got very choked. None of her family tried to help her, and they all thought it was funny. She coughed for a long time afterwards and is okay now. Group Therapy: My In-Laws Want Me to Propose with Grandma’s Small, Cloudy Ring See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: Thursday, February 12th, 2026 Curious if we look as bad as we sound? Follow us @BrookeandJeffrey: Youtube Instagram TikTok BrookeandJeffrey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Jonas (@hobojordo) grew up on a farm in Idaho, rode freight trains across the US, spent time in remote Russian villages, fur trapped and travelled for several years with nomads in Siberia, and won Alone Season 6, after being the first contestant to truly thrive in the wilderness and harvest big game. You can learn more about Jordan's axes at JordanJonas.com/Axe.This episode is brought to you by:Momentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular support: LiveMomentous.com/TimMonarch track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: Monarch.com/TimEight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/TimCresset family office services for CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs: CressetCapital.com/Tim*TIMESTAMPS:[00:00:00] Who is Jordan Jonas?[00:02:20] The Siberian axe gospel: Single bevel, wide eye, and why your Lowe's hatchet is basically a butter knife.[00:07:16] A Montana downpour baptism.[00:08:04] Feather sticks and ferro rods.[00:12:36] A gnarly axe-ident, a quest for an abandoned boot, and frontier convalescense in a tipi.[00:19:59] First Russian word learned, courtesy of a Moscow airport officer with zero chill.[00:21:18] Jordan's youthful faith crisis and a Trans-Siberian prayer.[00:29:16] From building an orphanage to living with the Evenki.[00:31:29] Experiencing tug-of-war hospitality between ex-con Siberian families.[00:39:34] Reindeer vs caribou.[00:45:42] The Gulag Archipelago at 17.[00:49:36] The homeschooling advantage: Finishing academics by noon, then deep-diving history for fun.[00:53:50] Campfire psychology for gentlemen.[00:56:00] Why llamas are more practical than reindeer on Jordan's expeditions in the northern United States.[01:01:37] How Jordan's grandparents found purpose and built a joyful family after surviving Assyrian genocide.[01:11:18] Dad's 12-year health collapse and facing death with radical joy.[01:18:49] Freight train philosophy and evolutionary dopamine alignment.[01:30:03] Grandma moose rodeo.[01:33:07] Alone Season 6: The "Super Bowl of survival" just south of the Arctic Circle.[01:40:38] How Jordan survived 77 days in the woods barely breaking a sweat.[01:48:21] Harvesting a moose at day 20 via Russian fence-funneling tactics.[01:56:21] Wolverine vs. man with axe, a tin can alarm, and a wife who likes rustic jewelry.[02:03:05] The crappy fate of less-than-lucky rabbit feet.[02:04:59] Fat as a survival bottleneck, and how to experience the wild with Jordan.[02:09:31] Jordan hopes his upcoming book will help readers build reservoirs of resilience before they're needed.[02:12:27] The most overlooked part of the Serenity Prayer: "Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace."[02:14:48] The wilderness as political neutral ground and other parting thoughts.For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is part 2 of my conversation with my mama! Last week we talked all about her life pre-marriage & kids, becoming a mom, young motherhood, becoming a grandma and some other fun questions.Today we are focusing on some fun questions about me -- her daughter -- as well as a lot of questions we received about Levi and what it has been like for her to adjust to being a special needs grandma + the journey we've been on these past few years.Thank you so much for listening -- share with a friend if you enjoyed this episode!AFFILIATE LINKS: Use affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to get 15% off @sealdwellness forehead tape and other productsUse WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on Clean Simple Eats proteins + OffBeat Butters -- cleansimpleeats.com Talk to you soon!XO  Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

Gramma sent Uncle Billie down to the water hole...

I might be like you...Grandpa and Grandma are the reason I love to fish for walleye! #walleye #fishinglife #walleyefishingpocast #chasingwalter #ittoutdoors

He didn't call with a ghost story.He called because of a question that keeps coming up—one that stops conversations cold and leaves people quietly judging each other. In his family, belief in the paranormal isn't dismissed… it's feared. Not because the supernatural isn't real, but because of what it might actually be.He's spent years investigating unexplained phenomena using equipment, logic, and experience. But to some of the people closest to him, that doesn't matter. To them, if someone is gone, they're gone. Which means whatever answers back shouldn't exist at all.A single comment from a relative—meant as a warning—changed how he understood the resistance he'd been facing for years. It wasn't about disbelief. It was about certainty. This call isn't about proving anything. It's about where belief draws its hardest lines… and what happens when curiosity crosses them.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #ParanormalDebate #GhostHunting #ReligionAndTheParanormal #CatholicBeliefs #SpiritualWarfare #DemonsVsGhosts #AfterlifeQuestions #ParanormalPodcast #TrueParanormal Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Am I the Jerk? is the show where you can confess your deepest darkest secrets and be part of the conversation.

The Break Room (TUESDAY 2/10/26) 8am Hour 1) Does this restaurant idea appeal to you or does it sound too risky for dining out? 2) Sex scrolling 3) Rabies warning

 Swedish researchers found an association between high fat dairy consumption and a lower risk of dementia. Joseph, a German man, broke his own Guinness World Record with an 11,000 snow globe collection. Japanese scientists are conducting clinical trials on artificial blood, potentially reducing blood shortages by 2030. Peay, an escaped hornbill, was safely returned to a California zoo. Lastly, a 92-year-old Japanese grandmother won an eSports Tekken tournament featuring senior citizens.John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Send us a textA snowed-in return turns into a wide tour of gaming's present: a rumored PlayStation Portal OLED, the slow fade of GameStop, an indie heist with cultural purpose, a polarizing He-Man trailer, and two stories that show gaming at its best and its worst.• Portal OLED rumors, pricing guesses, motion blur concerns• Cloud streaming value with PlayStation Plus Premium• GameStop closures in New York and beyond• Why big box retail struggles against digital sales• Boutique game shops vs chain convenience• South African indie about reclaiming stolen artifacts• Baldur's Gate 3 likely skipping Switch 2• He-Man trailer reactions and target audience gap• Grandma uses Minecraft to fund cancer care• Tragic Switch-related shooting underscores safety and accessWe out. Later man. Later. We'll see you soon, guys. We'll be back. Definitely. Definitely will. Later. We miss you guysSupport the show

Tonight's guest, Cam, was featured on Episodes 528, 542, & 559. On Episode 528, he told us about the night his white American bulldog, named Dallas, gave his life to protect Cam from a Dogman that attacked him. After that show aired, Cam came back on the show to update us on new encounters he'd had with that same Dogman. On his latest show, Episode 559, he told us about the final showdown he had with that Dogman. Well, a few weeks ago, he reached back out to me to let me know about a shocking development. His grandmother had a very frightening encounter with the same Dogman that Cam had all of those encounters with when she was only 12-years-old. She kept that from Cam until about a month ago. On tonight's show, not only is Cam going to talk about his new puppy, Theodore, he's also going to go into depth about the encounter his grandmother had. We hope you'll tune in and listen to him do that.MY NEW DOGMAN PODCAST!My new podcast is called "Dogman Tales.” It features fictional stories about Dogmen and people who have experiences with them. The podcast is only available for listening in podcast format. It is NOT available on YouTube. If you'd like to listen to it, you can find the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Dogman Tales is available for listening on every podcast app out there. If you don't have a go-to podcast app, here's a link to the Dogman Tales Podcast Page, on Spreaker...https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134If you've had a Dogman encounter and need help or would like to be a guest on the show, please go to https://DogmanEncounters.com and submit a report. I'd love to hear from you.Premium memberships are now available! If you'd like to listen to the show without ads and have full access to premium content, please go to https://DogmanEncounters.com/Podcast to learn how to become a premium member.If you'd like to help support the show, by buying your own Dogman Encounters t-shirt, sweatshirt, tank top, or coffee mug, please visit the Dogman Encounters Show Store, by going to https://Dogman-Encounters.MyShopify.comIf you've had a Sasquatch sighting and would like to be a guest on My Bigfoot Sighting, please go to https://MyBigfootSighting.com and submit a report.I produce 4 other shows that are available on your favorite podcast app. If you haven't checked them out, here are links to all 4 channels on the Spreaker App...Dogman Tales...  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134My Bigfoot Sighting...  https://spreaker.page.link/xT7zh6zWsnCDaoVa7 Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio...  https://spreaker.page.link/WbtSccQm92TKBskT8 My Paranormal Experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-paranormal-experience Thanks for listening!

This week, Patty Rooney is back! Patty is one of the most beloved comedians in the scene. She's funny with a bit of a unique style. Patty is a regular at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase and Ridley's Comedy Castle and is the creator and producer of the stand up show "Girls Girls Girls". Instagram : @carlsaysstuffPatty RooneyInstagram : @pattyrooneyMusicJesse PassageInstagram : @thebignapArtRachel HarperInstagram : @rachelrockstar

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Episode 375 features Grandma Drinks from NYC. They are an alt rock band mixing grunge, new wave, and punk. They have a brand new EP out called Rapture, and I featured their tracks “Gone” and “Chemical” on the episode. In the interview, I spoke with Deke Blackburn and Jeremy Dirzis. We talk about the Staten Island and NYC music scene, inspirations, Oasis, face tattoos, trends, and staying true to yourself. If you like their stuff, you can find the band on any social media platform and give them a follow. Thanks for listening and supporting local artists!   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/susto-schmidt-house-tickets-1980430363529   Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you'd like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming. 

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Midwinter Celebration: Finding Warmth in Togetherness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: På en kall vintermorgon i Dalarna, när skogen verkade viska hemligheter och snön knarrade under fötterna, började Elin sin dag.En: On a cold winter morning in Dalarna, when the forest seemed to whisper secrets and the snow crunched underfoot, Elin began her day.Sv: Hon var i en mysig stuga, omgiven av frostklädda tallar.En: She was in a cozy cabin, surrounded by frost-covered pines.Sv: Det var dags för Midvinterfirande, en tid hon alltid sett fram emot.En: It was time for the Midwinter celebration, a time she always looked forward to.Sv: Men i år kändes det annorlunda.En: But this year felt different.Sv: Hon saknade sin mormor, vars varma skratt alltid fyllde stugan med glädje.En: She missed her grandmother, whose warm laughter always filled the cabin with joy.Sv: Elin gick runt i köket, där doften av nybakade pepparkakor spred sig.En: Elin walked around the kitchen, where the scent of freshly baked gingerbread cookies spread.Sv: Hon ville att allt skulle vara perfekt, men utmaningarna radade upp sig.En: She wanted everything to be perfect, but the challenges were piling up.Sv: Vädret var hårdare än vanligt, och ugnen hade gett upp precis när hon behövde den som mest.En: The weather was harsher than usual, and the oven had given out just when she needed it the most.Sv: Hon kände en klump i magen.En: She felt a lump in her stomach.Sv: Hennes bror Oskar anlände.En: Her brother Oskar arrived.Sv: Han var vanligtvis den avslappnade typen, men Elin märkte något annorlunda.En: He was usually the relaxed type, but Elin noticed something different.Sv: Han verkade tankspridd, nästan bekymrad.En: He seemed distracted, almost worried.Sv: Men när Elin berättade om sina problem, erbjöd han sin hjälp utan att tveka.En: But when Elin told him about her problems, he offered his help without hesitation.Sv: "Syskon hjälper varandra," sa han med ett leende, även om hans tankar tycktes vara någon annanstans.En: "Siblings help each other," he said with a smile, even if his thoughts seemed to be elsewhere.Sv: Tillsammans började de förbereda.En: Together they began to prepare.Sv: De släpade in extra ved för att hålla värmen uppe och diskuterade matlagningen trots den trasiga ugnen.En: They hauled in extra wood to keep the warmth up and discussed cooking despite the broken oven.Sv: Elin kände sig nervös men lättad över att inte vara ensam.En: Elin felt nervous but relieved not to be alone.Sv: Hon insåg att hon behövde mer hjälp och började kontakta andra familjemedlemmar.En: She realized she needed more help and started contacting other family members.Sv: Medan eftermiddagen övergick i kväll, kom fler gäster.En: As the afternoon turned into evening, more guests arrived.Sv: Ljusen i stugan lyste varmt ut mot det kyliga landskapet utanför.En: The lights in the cabin glowed warmly out into the chilly landscape outside.Sv: Stugan fylldes med ljudet av skratt, prat och julmusik.En: The cabin filled with the sound of laughter, conversation, and Christmas music.Sv: Plötsligt blåste en kall vind och strömmen slocknade.En: Suddenly a cold wind blew, and the power went out.Sv: Ett chockat sus hördes från gästerna.En: A shocked murmur was heard from the guests.Sv: Elin stirrade på de släckta lamporna.En: Elin stared at the extinguished lights.Sv: Hjärtat bultade, men hon visste att hon behövde agera snabbt.En: Her heart pounded, but she knew she needed to act quickly.Sv: "Ta fram ljusen," ropade hon.En: "Bring out the candles," she called.Sv: Snart spred sig ett mjukt ljus från levande ljus i varje hörn av stugan.En: Soon, a soft light from candles spread in every corner of the cabin.Sv: Det var som om lugnet återvände.En: It was as if calm returned.Sv: Oskar som hade ställt sig vid brasan, började underhålla barnen med historier om vintern och gamla familjelegender.En: Oskar, who had positioned himself by the fireplace, began entertaining the children with stories of winter and old family legends.Sv: Gästerna drog stolarna närmare varandra, och värmen från deras gemenskap blev starkare än elden.En: The guests pulled their chairs closer to each other, and the warmth from their togetherness became stronger than the fire.Sv: Det var i den stunden, i skenet av fladdrande ljus, som Oskar såg på sin syster med allvarliga ögon.En: It was in that moment, in the glow of flickering light, that Oskar looked at his sister with serious eyes.Sv: "Jag har haft saker på hjärtat," började han.En: "I've had things on my mind," he began.Sv: Elin la en hand på hans axel.En: Elin placed a hand on his shoulder.Sv: "Vi är här för dig," sa hon mjukt.En: "We are here for you," she said softly.Sv: Med familjens samlade styrka började Oskar prata om sina bekymmer, och stugan fylldes av förståelse och stöd.En: With the combined strength of the family, Oskar began to talk about his worries, and the cabin filled with understanding and support.Sv: När natten blev sen och stjärnorna syntes genom molnen, förstod Elin något nytt.En: As the night grew late and the stars appeared through the clouds, Elin understood something new.Sv: Firandet hade blivit minnesvärt inte trots, utan tack vare sina brister.En: The celebration had become memorable not despite, but because of its imperfections.Sv: Det var inte den perfekta matlagningen eller den mest fläckfria dekorationen som gjorde kvällen speciell.En: It wasn't the perfect cooking or the most flawless decorations that made the evening special.Sv: Det var närheten och banden mellan dem.En: It was the closeness and the bonds between them.Sv: Precis vad mormor alltid värdesatt.En: Exactly what Grandma always valued.Sv: Och medan de sista ljusen flämtade innan de slocknade, kände Elin sig lättare.En: And as the last candles flickered before going out, Elin felt lighter.Sv: Hon visste att de skapat minnen av det bästa slaget—tillsammans, oavsett om det var i ljus eller skugga.En: She knew they had created memories of the best kind—together, whether in light or shadow. Vocabulary Words:whisper: viskacrunched: knarradecozy: mysigfrost-covered: frostkläddachallenges: utmaningarnapiling up: radade upp siglump: klumphesitation: tvekahauled: släpadeextinguished: släcktamurmur: suscandles: levande ljusflickering: fladdrandeserious: allvarligaunderstanding: förståelsesupport: stödimperfections: bristerflawless: fläckfriatogetherness: gemenskapbonds: bandenvalued: värdesattmemorable: minnesvärtmyth: legenderentertaining: underhållapositioned: ställtcabin: stugashocked: chockatscattered: sprida sigcoarser: hårdarerelaxed: avslappnade

In this episode of #TheOliverSchirachShow,Colin Fransch shares his unique journey of spiritual experiences and personal discoveries. Despite growing up in a Roman Catholic environment in South Africa where paranormal beliefs were discouraged, Colin recounts his encounters with UFOs, out-of-body experiences, and synchronicities that have shaped his understanding of reality. He details his practices of meditation, affirmations, and belief systems that led to heightened vibrations and spiritual awakenings. The conversation delves into topics such as astral projection, the nature of coincidences, ancient geometries, and the simulation theory of existence. Colin emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and trusting intuition as keys to unlocking these extraordinary experiencesChapters and Topics we talked about:00:00 Intro Summary02:50 Introduction Meet Colin Fransch04:44 Colin's Background, Interests and Paranormal Experiences09:57 Deja Vu and Recurring Dreams12:47 Humble Beginnings: Greek-South African family14:51 Grandma's Influence and Spirituality16:43 Granddad's influence and Ghosts, UFOs20:59 Weirdest or most Special Experiences29:17 Synchronicities and Awakening/ Activation36:52 Frequencies and Cymatics, Pineal Gland Activation38:43 Experiencing Energies in Hands and Feet41:27 Experiencing Ringing Sounds43:57 Meditation and CIA Documents45:59 Information on Multiverse, Mysticism, Simulation Theory comes to Collin48:36 Astral Projections and Visual and Bodily Experiences53:26 Colin's first Astral Projection01:03:27 Manifestations of Loved Ones and Psychic Abilities01:08:57 Ancient Geometry from a Puffer Fish in Japan01:12:09 UFO Encounter in South Africa01:18:46 Discovering Anunnaki and Enoch01:20:26 Projecting Reality, Holograms, Channeling and Spirit Guides01:22:00 Creating and Projecting Realities01:23:03 Overcoming Fear and Increasing Vibration01:23:46 Experiencing the Spiritual Realm01:24:57 Understanding the Simulation. The System01:28:33 Advice: Keep a High Vibration to Connect to Astral Projection01:34:57 From Astral Projection to the Source of Creation. The God Console01:36:59 How to do Astral Projections? How to Increase your Vibration?01:44:46 Summarizing the Conversation, Tips and Wrapping up01:48:17 The Concept of God and Purpose of Life01:53:48 Closing Thoughts and Future DiscussionsReach out:IG / FB: Colin Fransch. CSFReferences:Allan Watts:Alber Einstein “Any fool can know”Nick Postrom SimulationNeil deGrass TysonDonald Hoffman: Reality is an illusion. Science of ConsciousnessThomas Campbell: Are We Living In A SimulationErich Von Däniken: Enoch “The Chariots of Gods”CIA Book: Astral Projection Caper (Declassified)Puffer Fish, Ancient Geometryhttps://youtu.be/B91tozyQs9M?si=1xgWeQZsJlnk-JZcChariots of GodsFollow me on social media: dk.linkedin.com/in/oschirachwww.instagram.com/oschirachwww.facebook.com/Schirachhttps://oliverschirach.jimdofree.com/#podcast #podcastinterview #interview #TOSS #TheOliverSchirachShow#expression #mediation #outofbodyexperience #astralprojection #mysticaljourney #mysticism #pinealglandactivation #religion #selffindingjourney #matrix #chanelling #spiritguides#spiritualawakeningjourney #God #Universe #Creation #channeling #spiritguides#personalgrowthjourney #personalgrowth #simulationtheory #gametheory #matrix #visualization #increasevibration

The One Stars, Episode One: Over the Moon [Originally released on: July 2, 2020] Negative Nancy is over the Moon. This episode includes reviews of: An Uber Driver. A Moon Vacation. A Ukulele. The Moon Landing Museum.  CAST: Autumn Hardwood (aka Emma Elizabeth) as Negative Nancy. Blythe Renay as Chatbot. Garan Fitzgerald as the Announcer. Vin Ernst performs Review of an Uber Driver. Bruce Hennigar performs Review of a Moon Vacation and Review of the Moon Landing Museum. Caroline Mincks performs Review of a Ukulele. Megan Konrad as Grandma's Review. CREW: Writing, Sound Design, and Musical Arrangement by Jeremy Ellett. A Review of a Ukulele was written by Tal Minear. The One Stars was created by Jeremy Ellett. MUSIC: Hybrid by Ouroboros. Shimmer by Audioscribe. Power Up by Razihel. Good Times by Prod Riddiman. Jester by Prod Riddiman. Exhausted by Prod Riddiman. Fly by Prod Riddiman. Isolated by Prod Riddiman. NO A.I. WAS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THIS PODCAST Episode ⁠Transcript⁠ STITCHES PATREON: ⁠Patreon.com/GoodPointe⁠ FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES CONTACT:info@goodpointepodcasts.com A Good Pointe Original. Find and support our sponsors at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠fableandfolly.com/partners⁠⁠⁠. Want to potentially appear on a future episode?  Leave Us a Voicemail At: 512-640-9495 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Candlelit Reunion: Finding Joy in Simplicity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-03-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京郊区的小镇子，冬天的早晨，空气中弥漫着淡淡的冷意。En: In the small town in the suburbs of Beijing, on a winter morning, a faint chill fills the air.Zh: 春节就要来了，街道上挂满了红色的灯笼和条幅，浓浓的年味侵染了每个角落。En: Spring Festival is just around the corner, and the streets are adorned with red lanterns and banners, with the rich flavor of the New Year permeating every corner.Zh: 丽华和志宏是一对兄妹。En: Lihua and Zhihong are a brother and sister duo.Zh: 今年春节，他们打算在家举办一次特别的家庭团聚，以纪念他们已逝的奶奶。En: This Spring Festival, they plan to host a special family gathering at home in memory of their late grandmother.Zh: 丽华是个细心的人，希望一切都能完美无瑕。En: Lihua is a meticulous person who hopes everything will be perfect, while Zhihong has a more relaxed and easy-going nature, believing that simplicity best conveys emotions.Zh: 而志宏则随性而自在，他认为简单最能传递感情。En: "We need a lot of things," Lihua said while checking the list.Zh: “我们需要好多东西，”丽华一边检查清单一边说，“红对联，年夜饭，还要准备一场特别的纪念仪式。En: "Red couplets, the New Year's Eve dinner, and we also have to prepare a special memorial ceremony."Zh: ”志宏微笑着说：“奶奶喜欢热闹，但她更在意的是全家在一起，有说有笑。En: Zhihong smiled and said, "Grandma loved lively gatherings, but what she cared about most was the family being together, talking and laughing.Zh: 不要太紧张，姐姐。En: Don't worry too much, sister."Zh: ”丽华知道志宏说的有道理，但心中依旧有一些不安。En: Lihua knew Zhihong was right, but she still felt a bit uneasy.Zh: 她想起奶奶过去的团聚，总是充满温暖与笑声，于是她决定听取志宏的建议，简化庆祝活动的流程，把重点放在家人的互动上。En: She thought of past family reunions with her grandmother, which were always filled with warmth and laughter, so she decided to take Zhihong's advice and simplify the celebration process, focusing on family interaction.Zh: 到了除夕夜，家里洋溢着红色的喜庆。En: On New Year's Eve, the house was filled with festive red.Zh: 家人们陆续到达，相互问候。En: Family members arrived one after another, greeting each other.Zh: 美味的年夜饭端上餐桌，大家坐在一起，仿佛时间停止一般享受着欢乐的气氛。En: A delicious New Year's Eve dinner was served on the table, and everyone sat together, enjoying the joyful atmosphere as if time had stopped.Zh: 突然，房间里的灯光熄灭了。En: Suddenly, the lights in the room went out.Zh: 丽华心里一沉，但志宏马上点燃了蜡烛，柔和的光芒让房间变得更加温馨。En: Lihua's heart sank, but Zhihong quickly lit candles, and the soft glow made the room more cozy.Zh: 家人围坐在一起，借着烛光分享故事，追忆奶奶当年的趣闻，笑声在房间里回荡。En: The family sat around, sharing stories in the candlelight, reminiscing about their grandmother's amusing tales from the past, with laughter echoing in the room.Zh: 这时，丽华终于释然了。En: At that moment, Lihua finally felt at ease.Zh: 她明白了，只要有家人在一起，就能感受到真正的快乐和温暖。En: She understood that as long as family was together, true joy and warmth could be felt.Zh: 而这，正是奶奶最希望看到的景象。En: And this was exactly the scene her grandmother wished to see the most.Zh: 蜡烛的光映在每个人的脸上，映出了一片祥和和幸福。En: The candlelight reflected on everyone's faces, casting a serene and happy glow.Zh: 丽华心中的重担消散了，她微笑着对志宏说：“你说得对，简单就是最好的。En: The burden in Lihua's heart dissipated, and she smiled at Zhihong, saying, "You were right, simplicity is the best."Zh: ”夜色渐深，风雪轻拂过窗外。En: As the night deepened, the wind and snow lightly brushed against the windows.Zh: 北京郊区的这个小家，沉浸在简单却充实的团聚中，暖意融融。En: This small home in the suburbs of Beijing was immersed in a simple yet fulfilling reunion, filled with warmth.Zh: 丽华明白了，完美并非是无暇，而是家人的陪伴与分享。En: Lihua understood that perfection does not mean flawlessness but the companionship and sharing of family.Zh: 故事在温暖的氛围中画下了完美的句号。En: The story concluded with a perfect ending in a warm atmosphere. Vocabulary Words:suburbs: 郊区faint: 淡淡的adorned: 挂满了permeating: 侵染meticulous: 细心的relaxed: 随性的simplicity: 简单conveys: 传递couplets: 对联memorial ceremony: 纪念仪式lively: 热闹uneasy: 不安reunions: 团聚festive: 喜庆cozy: 温馨reminiscing: 追忆amusing tales: 趣闻echoing: 回荡serene: 祥和burden: 重担dissipated: 消散companionship: 陪伴flawlessness: 无暇immense: 弥漫vanquished: 已逝fulfilling: 充实glow: 光芒reflecting: 映replete: 洋溢vividly: 清晰

In this episode of Gangland Wire, host Gary Jenkins talks with author Linda Stasi about her historical novel, The Descendant, inspired by her own Italian-American family history. Stasi traces her ancestors' journey from Sicily to the Colorado mining camps, revealing the brutal realities faced by immigrant laborers in the American West. The conversation explores the violent labor struggles surrounding the Ludlow Massacre and the role of powerful figures like John D. Rockefeller, as well as the diverse immigrant communities that shaped Colorado's mining towns. Stasi challenges stereotypes about Italians in America, highlighting their roles as workers, ranchers, and community builders—not just mobsters. Jenkins and Stasi also discuss Prohibition-era bootlegging and the early roots of organized crime in places like Pueblo, weaving together documented history with deeply personal family stories of survival, violence, and resilience. Drawing on her background as a journalist, Stasi reflects on loss, perseverance, and the immigrant pursuit of the American dream, making The Descendants both a historical narrative and an emotional family legacy. Click here to find the Descendant. 0:04 Introduction to Linda Stasi 3:12 The Role of Women in History 7:05 Bootlegging and the Mafia’s Rise 9:31 Discovering Family Connections 14:59 Immigrant Struggles and Success 19:02 Childhood Stories of Resilience 24:04 Serendipity in New York 26:19 Linda’s Journey as a Journalist Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” Subscribe to the website for weekly notifications about updates and other Mob information. To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent ‘Brothers against Brothers’ or ‘Gangland Wire,’ the documentaries click here.  To purchase one of my books, click here.  [0:00] Well, hey, all you wiretappers out there, glad to be back here in studio, Gangland Wire. This is Gary Jenkins, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective, and I have an interview for you. This is going to be a historical fiction author. This is going to be a historical fiction book by a writer whose family lived the life of, whose family, This is going to be a real issue. This book is going to, we’re going to talk about a book. We’re going to talk with an author about the book. We’re going to talk with the author, Linda Stasi. We’re going to talk with the author, Linda Stasi, about her book, The Descendants. Now, she wrote a historical fiction, but it’s based on her actual family’s history. [0:50] From Sicily to New York to California. The wild west of colorado now get that you never heard of many italians out west in colorado but she’s going to tell us a lot more about that and how they were actually ended up being part of the pueblo colorado mafia the corvino family and then got involved in bootlegging and and then later were involved in ranching and different things like that so it’s uh it’s a little different take on the mob in the United States that we usually get, but I like to do things that are a little bit different. So welcome, Linda Stasey. Historical fiction, how much of it is true? Is it from family stories? All the stories are true. I’ll ask you that here in a little bit. Okay, all the stories are true. All right. All the stories are true. [1:41] It’s based on not only stories that were told to me by my mother and her sisters and my uncles and so forth, But it’s also based on a lot of actual events that took place while they were living in Colorado. And it’s based on the fact that, you know, people don’t know this. We watch all these movies and we think everybody who settled the West talk like John Wayne. There were 30 different languages spoken right in the minds of Colorado. So my uncles rode the range and they were, drovers and they were Italian. I mean, they were first generation. They were born in Italy and they made their way with all these other guys who were speaking Greek and Mexican and you name it. It wasn’t a lot of people talking like, hey, how are you doing, partner? How are you doing, bard? Talking like I do. Right. [2:46] But it took a long time for you you can blame the movies for that and the dominant uh uh caucasian culture for that right and you know there was that what was the movie the the martin scorsese movie killers of the flower moon oh yeah all the uh native americans spoke like they were from like movie set in color and oklahoma so he was like what. [3:13] Yeah, well, it’s the movies, I guess. [3:25] Unlike any women that I would have thought would have been around at that time. They were rebellious, and they did what they wanted, and they had a terrible, mean father. And I also wanted to tell this story. That’s what I started out telling. But I ended up telling the story of the resilience of the immigrants who came to this country. For example, with the Italians and the Sicilians, there had been earthquakes and tsunamis and droughts. So Rockefeller sent these men that he called padrones to the poorest sections of Sicily, the most drought-affected section, looking for young bucks to come and work. And he promised them, he’d say, oh, the president of America wants to give you land, he wants to give you this. Well, they found themselves taken in the most horrific of conditions and brought to Ellis Island, where they were herded onto cattle cars and taken to the mines of Colorado, where they worked 20-hour days. They were paid in company script, so they couldn’t even buy anything. Their families followed them. They were told that their families were coming for free, and they were coming for free, but they weren’t. They had to pay for their passage, which could never be paid for because it was just company script. [4:55] And then in 1914, the United Mine Workers came in, and there were all these immigrants, Greeks and mostly Italians, and they struck, and Rockefeller fired everyone who struck. So the United Mine Workers set up a tent city in Ludlow. [5:14] And at night, Rockefeller would send his goons in who were—he actually paid the National Guard and a detective agency called Baldwin Feltz to come in. And they had a turret-mounted machine gun that they called the Death Squad Special, and they’d just start spraying. So the miners, the striking miners, built trenches under their tents for their women and children to hide. when the bullets started flying. And then at some point, Rockefeller said, you’re not being effective enough. They haven’t gone back to work. Do what you have to do. So these goons went in and they poured oil on top of the tents. And they set them on fire. [6:00] And they burnt dozens of women and children to death. They went in. The government claimed it was 21 people, but there was a female reporter who counted 60-something. and they were cutting the heads and the hands off of people, the children and women, so they couldn’t be identified. It all ended very badly and none of Rockefeller’s people or Rockefeller got in trouble. They went before Congress and Rockefeller basically said they had no right to strike. And that was that. So here are all these men and women now living wild in the mountains of Colorado, not speaking the language, not. Being literate, not able to read and write. [6:44] And living in shacks on mountains in the hurricane, I mean, in the blizzards and whatnot. And then it’s so odd. In 1916, Colorado declared prohibition, which was four years before the rest of the country. [7:00] So these guys said, well, we need to make booze. We need to make wine. What do you mean you can’t have booze and wine? So that’s how bootlegging started in Colorado. And that’s how the mafia began in the West. with these guys. [7:18] It’s kind of interesting. As I was looking down through your book, I did a story on the more modern mafia. This started during bootlegging times in Pueblo, and I noticed in your book, I refer to Pueblo, this was the Corvino brothers. So did you study that? Is that some of the background that you used to make, you know, use a story? You used real stories as well as, you know, the real stories from your family, real stories from history. Well, the Carlinos are my family. Oh, you’re related to the Carlinos. Well, what happened was I didn’t know that. And my cousin Karen came across this photo of the man who was her son. [7:59] Grandfather that she never met because he was killed in the longest gunfight in Colorado history when she was 10 days old. And he was Charlie Carlino. So she came across it and we met, we ended up meeting the family. Sam Carlino is my cousin and he owns like this big barbecue joint in san jose california and uh we’ve become very friendly so i i said i look i’m looking at this and i think wait a minute vito carlino is the father he has three sons and one daughter the youngest son charlie who was the the handsome man about town cowboy, they had a rival family called the dannas in bootlegging and charlie carlino and his bodyguard were riding across the baxter street bridge driving in one direction and the dannas were coming in the other direction and the dannas got out and and killed them and it’s exactly what I’m thinking to myself, Vito Corleone, three sons, Charlie gets killed on the bridge while the two cars are… I thought, wait a minute. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. I mean. [9:26] It can’t be that coincidental, right? No. No, it can’t be. Even the bridge. Somebody was doing their research. [9:46] And had baby Charlotte, who was only 10 days old at the time. So all these stories are true, and it started other gunfights and so forth and so on. But I thought, holy shit. That’s my family. I had no idea. I mean, I knew my aunt was married to a guy whose name was Charlie Carlino, And I should show you the picture because he looks like the missing link from the village people. He’s got big fur chaps on and a cowboy hat. I mean, he’s got his holsters on and he’s got his long gun over his shoulder. It’s like, wow. Yeah, so that story is true. And my mom was a little girl when the Pueblo flood happened. And she always recalled the story to me about watching in horror as the cows and the horses and people were floating away, dead. [10:54] So now the name of your book is A Descendant, which is you, of course. And you kind of use the situations that you just described and the real life people in this book. So then how does this book progress and what other situation do you use? Well, I used many of the acts. I used the Ludlow massacre, the flood, the bootlegging, the prohibition. I also uncovered that the governor of Colorado said. [11:30] Assigned all these guys to become prohibition agents, but they were all KKK. Yeah. So they actually had license to kill the immigrants, just saying they had a still. They had a still. And they were wholesale killing people. So there’s that story. There’s the story of the congressional hearing of Rockefeller after that. And um the the book ends up with my mother um beating my father um who was not in colorado she met him at my aunt’s wedding and avoided him and avoided him and they finally got together and it ends up the book ends up at the start of world war ii and my father was drafted into the air Force, or the Army Air Corps, as it was called that time, and his was assigned to a bomber. He was a co-pilot or a bombardier or something, I forgot. And my grandfather on my father’s side said, well, wait a minute, where are you going to do this? And he said, well, we’re going to Italy. And he said, you’re going to bomb this? Your own country? And my father said, no, no, Bob, this is my country. [12:47] So the book comes full circle. Yeah, really. You know, I, uh, uh, sometimes I start my, I’ll do a program here for different groups or for the library once in a while. And I always like to start it with, you know, first of all, folks, remember, uh. [13:03] Italians came here after, you know, really horrible conditions in southern Italy and Sicily and they came here and they’re just looking for a little slice of American pie the American that’s all they want is a some of the American dream and you know they were taking advantage of they had they were they were darker they had a different language so they didn’t fit it they couldn’t like the Irish and the Germans were already here they had all the good jobs they had the businesses and so now the Italians they’re they’re kind of uh sucking high and tit as we used to say on the farm they’re they’re uh you know picking up the scraps as they can and form businesses. And so it sounds like, you know, and they also went into the, I know they went in the lead mines down here in South Missouri, because there’s a whole immigrant population, Sicilians in a small town called Frontenac. And it also sounds like they went out to the mines in Denver, Colorado. So it’s based on that diaspora, if you will, of people from Southern Italy. And they’re strapping, trying to get their piece of the American pie. Right. And I think that I also wanted very much to change the same old, same old narrative that we’ve all come to believe, that, you know, Italians came here, they went to New York, they killed everybody, they were ignorant slobs. And my family had a ranch! They were ranchers! They had herds of cattle! It’s like, that’s just been dismissed as though none of this existed because. [14:30] Yes, they were darker, because they had curly hair. [14:34] There’s a passage in my book that’s taken actually from the New York Times, where they say that Southern Italians are. [14:43] Greasy, kinky-haired criminals whose children should never be allowed in public schools with white children. Yeah. They used to print stuff like that. I’ve done some research in old newspapers, and not only about Italians, but a lot of other minorities, they print some [14:57] horrible, horrible, horrible things. Well, every minority goes through this, I guess. Everyone. I think so. Part of it’s a language problem. You hear people say, well, why don’t they learn our language? Well, what I say is, you know, ever try to learn a foreign language? It’s hard. It is really, really hard. I’ve tried. It is really hard. I got fired by my Spanish teacher. Exactly. You know how hard it is. I said, no, wait, I’m paying you. You can’t fire me. She said, you can’t learn. You just can’t learn. My grandkids love to say she got fired by her Spanish teacher. [15:36] But it’s such a barrier any kind of success you know not having the language is such a barrier to any kind of success into the you know american business community and that kind of a thing so it’s uh it’s tough for people and you got these people young guys who are bold and, they want they want to they end up having to feel like they have to take theirs they have to take it because ain’t nobody giving it up back in those days and so that sounds like your family they had to take however they took it they they had to take what they got how did that go down for them, start out with a small piece of land or and build up from there how did that go out well from what i understand um. [16:21] They first had a small plot, and then that they didn’t own. They just took it. And then as the bootlegging business got bigger, they started buying cattle and sheep. And they just started buying more and more land. But my grandfather was wanted because he killed some federal agent in the Ludlow Massacre. So he was wanted. So it was all in my grandmother’s name anyway. So she became, in my mind and in my book, she becomes the real head of the family. And my grandfather had a drinking problem, and she made the business successful and so forth. And then I do remember a story that my mother told me that—. [17:16] Al Capone came to the ranch at some point, and all the kids were like, who’s this man in the big car? There was other big cars. And then they moved to New York shortly after that, although they were allowed to keep the ranch with some of my aunts running it. I think there was a range war between the Dana family and the Carlinos and the Barberas, and they were told, get out of town, and they got out of town. And then they made a life in Brooklyn. And then my mom went back to Colorado and then came back to Brooklyn. [17:54] You think about how these immigrants, how in the hell, even the ones who come here now, how in the hell do you survive? I don’t know. Don’t speak the language. You don’t have the money. How do you survive? I don’t know. I truly don’t know. I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t either. I couldn’t either. I don’t even want to go to another country where I don’t speak the language unless I can hire somebody to do stuff for me, you know, try to scuffle around and get a job, work off the books. You know, you got to work off the books, so to speak, and take the lowest, hardest jobs that they are, that there are. I don’t know. It’s crazy. I don’t really understand. Yeah. But, uh, so this, uh, it’s really interesting this, uh, the whole thing with the ranches and, and building up the ranches out there. I know we spoke, talk about Al Capone. Well, his brother, I think it was, it was not Ralph. There was another Capone brother. Which one? Well, another Capone brother who became, came a revenuer and I’ve seen some pictures of him and he looks like a cowboy with a hat and everything. He was in Nebraska or something. [19:02] It’s so funny. And I just, when I was growing up and I would tell people that my mom rode her donkey and then her horse to school, and they’d always say to me, but aren’t you Italian? [19:19] That’s Italian. Italian. Yeah, it’s interesting. Now, of course, your mom was, I noticed something in there about being in Los Animas in that area. Yes. Was there some family connection to that? And I say that because my wife’s grandfather lived there his whole life in Los Animas. Well, Los Animas County takes in Pueblo, I believe. Oh, okay. That’s the northern, that’s the far northern edge of Pueblo. The whole big area. I didn’t realize it was that close to Pueblo. I think my mom’s birth certificate actually says Los Animas County. Uh-huh. Something like that, yeah. Okay, all right. I didn’t realize Los Andemos was that close. I think. I might be wrong. Oh, it could be. It had those big counties out west, a great big county, so it would probably do. [20:10] So let’s see. Tell us a couple other stories out of that book that you remember. Well, there’s a story of my mother and her sister, Clara. Clara was a year what do they call Irish twins you know Italian twins she was like 14 months younger than my mom and um, When my mom had to start school, she was very close to my Aunt Clara, and they refused to go to school without each other. So my grandmother lied and said they were twins. And the teacher said, I don’t think they’re twins. This one’s much littler than the other, and I’m going to send the sheriff to that guinea father of yours and make sure. Well, unfortunately, the town hall burnt down with all the records that night. So they were never able to prove that Aunt Clara was a year younger. [21:14] Interesting. And also there’s a story of how they were in school when the flood hit. And my mother did have a pet wolf who was probably part wolf, part dog, but it was her pet named Blue. They got caught in the flood because they were bad and they had detention after school. And um had they left earlier they would have um so the dog came and dragged them was screaming and barking and making them leave and the teacher got scared because of the wolf and so they left and the wolf was taking them to higher and higher ground and had they stayed in that schoolhouse they would have been killed the teacher was killed everybody was washed away Wow. Yeah, those animals, they got more of a sense of what’s going on in nature than people do, that’s for sure. But she had always told me about her dog wolf named Blue. When they went back to New York City, did they fall in with any mob people back there? They go back to Red Hook. They had connections that were told, they were told, you know, you can, like Meyer Lansky and a couple of other people who would help them, um. [22:33] But my mom—so here’s an absolutely true story, and I think I have it as an epilogue in the book. So a few years ago, several years ago, my daughter had gotten a job in the summer during college as a slave on a movie set that was being filmed in Brooklyn. And she got the job because she, A, had a car, and B, she could speak Italian. And the actress was Italian. So every night she’d work till like 12 o’clock and I’d be panicked that she’d been kidnapped or something. So she’d drive her car home. But then every night she was coming home later and later and I said, what’s going on? She said, you know, I found this little restaurant and right now we’re in Red Hook where the, and it wasn’t called Red Hook. It was called, they have another fancy name for it now. [23:32] And she said and I just got to know the owner and he’s really nice and I told him that when I graduated from college if I had enough money could I rent one of the apartments upstairs and he said yes and she said we’ve got to take grandma there we’ve got to take grandma there she’ll love the place she’ll love the place and so my mother got sick and just came home from college, and she was laying in the bed with my mother, and she said, Grandma, you’re going to get better, and then we’re going to take you to this restaurant, [24:03] and I promise you, you’re going to love it. So my mother, thank God, did get better, and we took her to the restaurant. [24:12] The man comes over, and it’s a little tiny Italian restaurant, and the man comes over, and he says, Jessica, my favorite, let me make you my favorite Pennelli’s. And my mother said, do you make Pennelli’s? And he said, yes. She said, oh, when we first came to New York, the man who owned the restaurant made us Pennelli’s every day and would give it to us before we went to school. And he said, really, what was his name? And she said, Don, whatever. And he said, well, that’s my grandfather. She said, well, what do you mean? He said, well, this is, she said, where are we? And he said. [24:53] They called it Carroll Gardens. And he said, well, it’s Carroll Gardens. She said, well, I grew up in Red Hook. He said, well, it is Red Hook. She said, well, what’s the address here? And he said, 151 Carroll Street. And she said, my mother died in this building. [25:09] My daughter would have rented the apartment where her great-grandmother died. What’s the chances of that of the 50 million apartments in New York City? No, I don’t know. And the restaurant only seats like 30 people. So… My mother went and took a picture off the wall, and she said, this is my mother’s apartment. And there were like 30 people in the restaurants, a real rough and tumble place, and truck drivers and everything. And everybody started crying. The whole place is now crying. All these big long men are crying. Isn’t that some story? Full circle, man. That’s something. Yeah, that is. Especially in the city. It’s even more amazing in a city like New York City. I know. That huge. That frigging huge. That exact apartment. Oh, that is great. So that restaurant plays a big part in the book as well, in the family. Okay. All right. All right. Guys, the book is The Descendant, Yellowstone Meets the Godfather, huh? This is Linda Stasi. Did I pronounce that right, Stasi? Stacey, actually. This is Linda Stasi. And Linda, I didn’t really ask you about yourself. [26:17] Tell the guys a little bit about yourself before we stop here. Well, I am a journalist. I’ve been a columnist for New York Newsday, the New York Daily News, and the New York Post. I’ve written 10 books, three of which are novels. [26:34] And I’ve won several awards for journalism. And I teach a class for the Newswomen’s Club of New York to journalists on how to write novels, because it’s the totally opposite thing. It’s like teaching a dancer to sing, you know? It’s totally opposite. One of my mentors was Nelson DeMille, my dear late friend Nelson DeMille, and I called him up one night after I wrote my first novel, and I said, I think I made a terrible mistake. He said, what? I said, I think I gave the wrong name of the city or something. He said, oh, for God’s sakes, it’s fiction. You can write whatever you want. [27:17] But when you’re a journalist, if you make a mistake like that, you’re ruined. Yeah, exactly. So I have. We never let the facts get in the way of a good story. Go ahead. I’m sorry. I said I have a daughter and three grandsons. My daughter is the only female CEO of a games company. She was on the cover of Forbes. And my husband just died recently, and he was quite the character. He got a full-page obit in the New York Times. He’s such a typical, wonderful New York character. So I’m in this strange place right now where I’m mourning one thing and celebrating my book. On the other hand, it’s a very odd place to be. I can imagine. I can only imagine. Life goes on, as we say, back home. It just keeps going. All right. Linda Stacey, I really appreciate you coming on the show. Oh, thank you. I appreciate you talking to me. You’re so much an interesting guy. All right. Well, thank you.

The Soapbox: The "Admin Night" trend / We think of e-sports as a young person's game. But in China, the fastest-growing players are in their 60s and 70s. They are forming teams, winning competitions, and turning gaming into a new kind of retirement. This is not just a pastime. It is a new path for the silver economy (17:49). On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu

A man who once loved animals more than anything confesses from death row how a single act of drunken cruelty against his beloved black cat set him on an inescapable path toward madness, murder, and supernatural vengeance.IN THIS EPISODE: Would you stay at your grandparents' house if their entire neighborhood was haunted? (“Grandpa and Grandma's House”) *** When it comes to hardened criminals in tough prisons, there is no escape… not even in death. (“America's Most Haunted Prisons”) *** At least 45 deaths of young men are attributed to the Smiley Face Killer, but most police departments say he doesn't exist. (“The Smiley Face Killer”) *** And finally, by special request, I will narrate the classic Edgar Allan Poe story - “The Black Cat”!YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:02.592 = Show Open00:02:23.301 = Grandpa And Grandma's House00:05:39.097 = The Smiley Face Killer00:10:21.475 = America's Most Haunted Prisons***00:27:22.215 = “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe***00:53:03.937 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Grandpa and Grandma's House”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yxxfrdma“America's Most Haunted Prisons” written by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/55828b4t“The Smiley Face Killer”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yx2y4xvc“The Black Cat” written by Edgar Allan Poe (1845): https://poestories.com/read/blackcat=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September, 2018EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BlackCatPoeABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness, #EdgarAllanPoe, #TheBlackCat, #GothicHorror, #ClassicHorror, #CreepyStories, #HorrorStories, #Macabre, #PsychologicalHorror, #ScaryStories

Where does our DeLorean take us this week? Freddie and Santos travel back to the year 2006 to revisit the classic stoner comedy, Grandma's Boy. Its our 20th Anniversary episode. All this and more before heading Back to the Future. 88 Miles Per Hour Podcast: The Podcast that travels Back in Time to revisit the movies & music we grew up with.

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 313 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Some Years Later Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   I mended Hattie's mittens (store bought) and added snaps to her mermaid's removable tail.   Granny Square Ski Helmet Balaclava Pattern: none Hook: I (5.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava in Dove Heather & Marina, Big Twist Value Solids in Aqua, Vanna's Choice in Charcoal Gray + 1 unknown blue worsted weight acrylic yarn. Ravelry Project Page I did one square to practice and see how I liked the colors together. Originally had a pop of a lime green in there. Liked the colors but didn't love the square. I also used that square to see for the smaller skeins (~30g) would I have enough yarn. I made a second square and that one I really enjoyed. 7 colors- from center out- light gray, medium/bright blue, white, aqua, charcoal, marina (teal), white I made 8 squares. Check out this Instagram post from Grandma.era on how to seam them together. Chroma Twist Bulky in Cousteau for trim around the face and along the bottom edge. It was riding on the train with me in my AdoreKnit Pigskin Party bag. Did you see that Steph from Adoreknit donated 10% of her Down Cellar Studio KAL items to our FearLESS Living Fund? With your help she donated $613 in 2025!   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Back to the Future Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes. Micro-Sock Kit in the Back to the Future Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Back to the Future Sock set- gifted to me by Sue & Chelsea- part of their 4 Sundays of Advent yarn in 2025. About the Colorway- speckles of pink, orange, yellow purple and blue with a blue/purple mini. I cast these on before day trip up to Loon Mountain. I am almost to the heel of sock 1.   Traveler Sweater Pattern: The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 pattern available on Ravelry & the designer's website) Yarn: Hazel Knits Small Batch Sport (90/10 SW/Nylon) in a sage green Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Size: 3 Drawstring- fingering weight yarn- US 6 DPNs. I washed it several times, because it was bleeding yellow. I had to wash it several times before all of the rest of the dye let go.   Pucker Brush Farm BFL Sweater Spin Fiber: 16 oz of multi colored BFL roving from Pucker Brush Farm (purchased at Rhinebeck 2025), 4 oz Merino in a mustard color Ravelry Project Page I am planning to knit a Traveler sweater inspired by Emily Curtis' handmade version- click here for her Ravelry Project Page. I was thrilled to see a recent post on Emily's Instagram that she made a YouTube video about this spin/knit. I plied up about 8.5 grams of the BFL with the Finnsheep. 23 wraps (690 inches/19 yards) Knit up a swatch on a US 4 and got gauge almost exactly To knit another size 3 Traveler I think I need approximately 19 ounces of each fiber. I did a lot of spinning during the big snowstorm we got last weekend. I am so into it! I cleaned my wheel and wound off fiber onto storage bobbins.   Woolens & Nosh 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh, 75/25 Superwash Wool/Nylon 2025 Advent Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: worked on the foot of the second sock during game night at home   Log Cabin Blanket Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Video tutorial available on the Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Inspired by Rachel (treehousefiberarts on Instagram) and Sue & Chelsea (Legacy Fiber Artz on Instagram). Check out the Floss Toss Ravelry Group for details on their Scrappy Blanket CAL. Ends December 21st (but you don't have to finish. 2 prize drawings will be done). My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on Ravelry. Inspired to pick it back up after see Sue (from Legacy Fiber Artz)'s version on their latest podcast episode. She bordered with cream before seaming. I love it. You can see a peek in this Instagram post. Progress- made one more. Total to date: 12   Hattie's Rainbow Mittens Pattern: Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Vegas Baby colorway Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Cast on at Fiber Club at my library. The next morning my train was slow so I finished all but the thumb on the first mitten.  Cast on second About the colorway- stripes of gray, blue, green, mustard, red and pink.   From the Armchair   Podcast: The Walkers- The real Salt Path (Tortoise Investigates/The Observer) The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods. Amazon Affiliate Link Beyond That, The Sea by Laura Spence-Ash. Amazon Affiliate Link. (recommended by Paige)   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Some Years Later   A look back my 2025 fiber crafting and podcast related items.   60 projects- click here to see these projects in Ravelry. 47 gifts/ 13 for me 34 knit/ 26 crochet No finished spinning projects 1 bag 3 blankets 6 cozies 8 hats 25 socks 1 Christmas stocking 1 sweater 2 tops 13 toys   Other fun numbers: Podcast Episodes- 23 Videos on YouTube- 33 BostonJen1- Instagram Followers-10,275 - I finally hit 10k!!!!!!! Ravelry Group Members: 3137  (up from 2981 in 2024) 1 Interview for Love in Stitches Group Podcaster Meet-ups: 1 with Natalie at Flock; 1 at Rhinebeck I was paid to do social media for the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul   Knitting in Passing   I am teaching classes on the OMG Sock at Staci's Stitches, my LYS and enjoying seeing my students progress! My friend Mara texted me from the Celtics game the other night saying she was fairly sure one of the other fans in her section was wearing an Ice Time Hat (one of my designs)- you can find the pattern on  Ravelry & LoveCrafts   KAL News   Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Official Rules Registration Form  (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com   Updates In This Episode Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Yarnaceous Fibers. Check out this Ravelry Thread for  4th & Goal with Yarnaceous Fibers Challenge Details Wild Card WIP Bonus- check out this Ravelry thread for details (ran 1/5/26 through 1/16/26)- 43 projects finished. Check out this view of the Ravelry chat thread which shows all of the Projects mentioned. A few highlights: ScrapperChris made a beautiful snowflake cardigan (started in 2020)- Ravelry Project Page TXHeather crocheted a 2k+ meter Christmas Tree skirt (also started in 2020)- Ravelry Project Page IWillKnitUaSock- finished knitting a beautiful Angel's Eyes cabled cardigan sweater by Thea Colman that she started in 2022- Ravelry Project Page ImaginedLandscapes finished not 1 but 2 beautiful sweaters, the Diona Pullover (Ravelry Project Page) & the Sonrae (Ravelry Project Page)   Commentator Update We are in the home stretch of the Pigskin Party and players are working hard to finish their projects before the clock expires!     I wandered over to the end zone dance thread to see what players have finished recently. Here are some amazing projects that caught my eye:   Adrie9 finished a knitted knockers blitz!  Some of them are specific requests and others for general donation. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4375943/951-975#965 Katanorand finished an amazing spinning project! 26 oz of beautiful 3-ply  yarn! https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4375943/951-975#960 Players have also completed some beautiful intricate socks! Rosberrycrafts completed some beautiful Christmas colorwork socks https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4375943/951-975#962 Fgcreations posted a picture of her second completed pair of socks for 2026! Amazing! They are another beautiful colorwork pattern and the colors she chose are beautiful https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4375943/951-975#955 Sandima finished a lovely pair of mosaic socks that used 4 colors for the q4 challenge. So pretty! https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4375943/951-975#954 There's been a lot of conversation in the January huddle about laundry…yep, you heard that right. It's actually pretty fascinating. I've learned a lot. But whether you are into laundry or not, come on over to the friendliest place on the internet before the PSP is over!   Events New England Farm & Fiber Festival- Sunday February 8 from 10a-4p in Boston, MA Fiberfest at the Boston Public Market- March 21 & 22nd from 10a-5p in Boston, MA Fiber Witch Festival- April 24-26th in Salem, MA NH Sheep and Wool - May 9 & 10 in Deerfield NH   Life in Focus   26 in 2026 List A-Aim for one night at week at the pool in July and August- make it regular and invite friends to pop over B- Blood- donate at least 5 times C- Christmas Sleepover D- Declutter 26+ items E- Events- go to at least 26 ticketed events F-Find 2-6 new things and try them out! G-Go on a trip with Dan (just us) H- Headshots for Hattie I- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum- GO! J- Journal- Write 365 entries in my I Remember Journal about Mom (inspired by Liz Craft who talked about it on Ep 451 of Happier in Hollywood podcast) K- Knit at least 2 projects with handspun L- Literary pursuit- read at least 65 books M- Museum- go to at least 1 N- NYC- go visit Laura at least once O- Organize a FearLESS Living Fundraiser P- Puzzle- do at least 1 with Dan Q-Quarterly review of calendar/photos & goals (to make Year in Review easier and faster)- calendar it! R- Restaurant- try at least 1 new local restaurant S- Socks- knit 26 pair T- Tattoo U- Up the amount of muscle in my body- at least 1 pound by end of the year. V- Vlogmas- take the year off (even if you're tempted) W- Wheel- sit down at my spinning wheel every month (put reminders on my calendar at the beginning of each month to help remind me) X- Cross 1 thing off this list that no longer serves me Y-Yoga at least 2-6 times Z- Create Zone to keep important papers   2026 Word of the Year: Fresh (think: fresh start, fresh foods, fresh powder, fresh air,  etc new & therefore interesting or exciting recently made, done etc & especially not yet changed by time in a natural condition rather than artificially preserved by a process such as freezing clean and pleasant energetic, enthusiastic, and not tired: (of a face) natural, healthy, and young looking (of air) clean and cool; found outside rather than in a room: recently done   On a Happy Note Wonder at ART- extended through 2/5. Check out their website for tickets. Sound of Music at the Boston Opera House Game night with Liz, Jay, Riley and Dan. A snowy slow MLK weekend. Car shopping. I've been able to hack 3 classes a week at my gym. A cold walk with Megg at Wompatuck. A cute message about Miles enjoying his Christmas gifts- "emotional support calendar" A pipe broke while I was washing woolies on Sunday during snowstorm. Silverlining was that Dan had the part we needed on hand and was able to fix it so quickly.   Quote of the Week "Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you." -Nathaniel Hawthorne   ---- Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Jim S the Rock n Roll Toothbrusher and JD Cohen join me in the women's bathroom in Providence, RI for a Handsome Dick Manitoba tour update and review of the show. Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership THANK YOU BRAD SHICK FOR THE ALICE COOPER BOOK AND SHIRT! Donate on Venmo Jeff THieleke – $69 birthday donationRalph Miller – $65 birthday donationTim Schall – $50Kirk Crawford – $50Dan Gerawan – $50Rockbottom Rob Giglio – $30John Morgan – $25Gregg Brofer – $20Ralph Miller – $20Blake Johnston – $20Richard Fusey – $20Patrick Shanahan – $20Todd Cunningham – $10Bruce McMillan – $3 (Venmo donation id is @Michael-Butler-11) PATREON DONORS Joe Pawlak – $16.66 Kirk Crawford – $12.77 Patrick Shanahan – $10 Cole Thornton – $9.99 Brian Springer – $8 Jon Scott – $8Michael Stitik – $8 Michael Street – $7.50 Dave Slusher – $5.55 Robert Harvey – $5 Chiaki Hinohara – $5 MedakiMetal on Instagram Jamie Jefford – $5 Erik Klein – $5 Paul Smith – $5 Justin Lefkowitz – $5 Steve Trice – $5 James Shapiro – $5 Martin Clawley – $5 Nadi Itani – $5 Eric Stowell – $4 Mike Hellyer – 4 pounds Mark Mazzel – $3 Dan McBride – $3 Adrian Boschan – $2 Amelia Bowen – $2 RnR Pleeb – $1.42 3Legs4wheels – $1 Arne Stach – $1 Paypal Donors PayPal Michael Cranston – $100- to help you stay one step ahead of the horrible putrid stench filled entity that is creeping towards the undisclosed location in New YorkMichael Street – $65 birthday donationAlodie Johns – $35 birthday donation Dave Franco – $20Steven Laperriere – $20Richard Strom – $20Jason Shepard – $10Todd Cunningham – $10BJ Lisko – $10Ralph Miller – $10WIlliam Bealle – $10School of Podcasting – $10Jeff and Cheri Thieleke – $10Peter Spark – $5John Ofenloch – $5Andrew Howe – $5Jayce Lesniewski – $5Christopher Del Grande – $5Benjamin Mueller – $5Vincent Crimi – $5 Jon Tennis – $5Rachel Rosenberg – $5Gregg Long – $5Adam Croft – $2Deborah Dreyfus – $2Brian Grattidge – $2Kai Matsuda – $2Adam Gerstein – $2 William Moffett – $2Lasse Satvedthagen – $2Chad Kiffmeyer – $2Dave Alexander – $2Adam Bruscha – $2The post Handsome Dick Manitoba Tour Update – Hug Your Grandma first appeared on The Rock and Roll Geek Show.

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If you've ever felt intimidated by AI or like it's too late for you to build an Etsy Shop--- this episode is for you! My guest, Rose, is sharing all about her experience of harnessing AI design tools at the age of 66 to build a thriving digital product Etsy business. You'll hear where her biggest learning curves have been, what AI tools she's finding most valuable, and her tips for others who want to get started.  **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:  ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ➡️ Interested in my ebook: "How to make your first $10k on Etsy?" Let me know here and I'll send a discount offer when it's released: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-ebook   Reach out to Rose: Instagram: @Black_Ridge_Croft_Farm_Store Email: Blackridgecroftfarmstore@gmail.com   HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ----------------------

Send us a textIn this episode, we're joined by Alicia Levine, Head of Investment Strategy at BNY Wealth, for a wide-ranging conversation on what's driving markets right now — and what investors should actually do about it. We start by breaking down the real difference between wealth management vs. asset management, then zoom out to the biggest macro theme of the moment: policy volatility across the U.S., Japan, and beyond. Alicia explains why inflation is structurally higher post-COVID, how shifts in Japan's rates can ripple through global bonds and FX, and why markets react to the rate of change in policy rather than the headlines themselves. We also dig into why gold is surging (and whether or not you can actually monetize “Grandma's silver”), what's happening in healthcare stocks, and why equities can still be a strong inflation hedge when growth holds up. Finally, Alicia shares a powerful reminder on long-term investing you won't want to miss, plus practical career and money advice for younger listeners (including the “anti-DoorDash trade”).Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others' experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.

On this week's episode of Nina's Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Krista LeRay! Krista is the founder of Penny Linn Designs, a needlepoint business offering inspiration, education, essentials, and accessories for everyone, regardless of your level of experience. Nina and Krista discuss her previous career as a lifestyle blogger, and how COVID-19 led her and countless others to take up needlepointing and other “vintage” hobbies. They talk about why needlepointing has become so popular among millennials and Gen Z-ers, the stressful process of hiring employees as an entrepreneur, Krista's expansion plans for Penny Linn in 2026 and beyond, and so much more. ——————— This week's episode of Nina's Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass-fed beef tallow, and sea salt. Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase. ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Subscribe to Nina's Substack: https://ninabclarke.substack.com/?r=nan6w&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Visit Nina's LTK shop: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/NinaBClarke Visit the Penny Linn Designs website: https://pennylinn.com Follow Penny Linn Designs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennylinndesigns/?hl=en Follow Krista on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristarobertso/?hl=en Watch the Penny Linn Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PennyLinnDesigns Subscribe to the Penny Linn Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/penny-linn-podcast/id1850002232

Fear you'll never be able to invest in real estate because of money, credit, or bad timing? This single mom lost her house and had a 200 credit score, yet she was still able to rebuild her life and buy rental properties. If she can find a way to build wealth, so can YOU! Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Just months before the 2008 housing market crash, Sarah Weatherbee found herself unable to make her mortgage payments. So, she rented out her home, moved to Nicaragua, and lived off the rental income until the dust settled. Unfortunately, shortly after returning to the U.S., she lost her home. The silver lining? Although things hadn't panned out, Sarah had been given a small taste of what it's like to own a rental property—with someone paying down your mortgage for you—and was determined to own real estate again one day. And that's exactly what she did by buckling down, rebuilding her credit, and stashing away money for her next property. Fast forward to today, and Sarah has bought multiple properties with low money down. Stay tuned as she shares the investing strategy she uses to do it! In This Episode We Cover How Sarah rebuilt her credit and bought real estate again after losing her home Making over $130,000 in pure profit from ONE real estate deal The investing strategy that allows you to buy multiple properties with low money down When to move to another area of the country to invest in real estate The one reason why Sarah didn't quit real estate investing after failure And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-671 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertise@biggerpockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy National Green Juice Day! We start by admitting we'd rather buy the bottle than deal with the "pulp mess" of making it ourselves. We recap a chaotic snowy weekend where Erin and Dan drove two hours for Sam's birthday party, Erin got "overcooked" on wine while ruining a video game, and Dan achieved neighborhood legend status by plowing everyone's driveways. We also share a hilarious struggle with a telepresence robot intended to help Grandma connect with the kids which resulted in the robot repeatedly ramming into walls.In sports, we discuss whether $60 million is worth Jake Paul's broken jaw and pivot our NFL allegiance to the "Seahawk Birds" after the Eagles' elimination (and potential rigging). We analyze the terrifying video of a US bobsledder left to complete a run solo, discover how "remotely athletic" people can join the 2028 Olympic Handball team, and learn where the hundreds of "Toothless" dragon stuffies thrown onto the ice for figure skaters actually go.We then run through the top five hardest marathons in the world (Antarctica? No thanks), while Erin updates us on her "night owl" training schedule for the Craig Conover challenge. We dive into legal drama, covering the lawsuit claiming the McRib has no actual ribs and the inspiring victory of a local shop owner who defeated a trademark claim over the phrase "Silly Goose on the Loose." Finally, we explain the 1986 origin of the little arrow on your gas gauge and end with a heartwarming "No Bad No Sad" story about a Pennsylvania principal who built a culture of trust through high fives and secret handshakes.

A quiet summer in the early '80s becomes a lesson in the unseen when a family settles into a newly built home just across the Texas border—still waiting on electricity, still living by streetlight and candle glow. One night, a sound rises from the darkness: barking that doesn't fade, doesn't scatter, and doesn't stop. It grows, multiplies, and moves like a single force down the empty streets.Then the streetlamp reveals the impossible—dozens of dogs surrounding one slow-moving figure, snapping at her feet… and retreating in whimpers like the air itself burns. Grandpa steps forward with a shotgun, then backs away as if he recognizes the rules of what's coming. Grandma doesn't hesitate. Bible in hand, crucifix raised, she meets the figure head-on—and whatever lingers near that house learns it picked the wrong door.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #TrueParanormal #HauntedEncounter #MexicoStories #BorderTownMystery #FacelessApparition #DogPackWarning #CatholicBlessing #SupernaturalProtection #NightmareFuelLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Sarah's outdoor adventures never stop, and this time she ended up in a ski parade! While Susie has resorted to wearing heated apparel inside. Susie shares the story of Andrea Yates, the woman who killed her five children, and the religious beliefs that made her think she should. Susie is worked up about how grandparents now insist on being called all kinds of weird names and Sarah's got a theory about why they don't want to be called "grandma." We discuss the abundance of "service" dogs on planes and the reasons people bend the rules to get their dog on board, and why it's the airlines's fault. And we hear about two babies who were switched at birth and it wasn't discovered until they were two years old, and the moms had to decide whether to switch them back or not! The story is unbelievable, and no matter what, there is no right answer to how to handle it.00:00 - Sarah's Ski Parade and Susie's Heated Apparel17:51 - Unpacking the Horrific Andrea Yates Child Drowning Case23:13 - Examining the Extreme Religious Cult Behind Andrea Yates30:30 - How Religious Ideology Scaffolds Mental Illness43:11 - Why Grandparents Resist Being Called 'Grandma'52:17 - The Airline's Fault for Fake Service Dogs01:01:34 - The Impossible Choice in a Switched at Birth Case01:11:39 - Support the Podcast: Patreon, Reviews, and SponsorsBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Begin your personalized roadmap to sexual happiness with Beducated by taking the quiz at https://beducate.me/pd2602-braincandySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode Kenzie sits down for a solo podcast episode talking all about grandma hobbies- why you need them, how to start, where to shop, what to do, the benefits, why it will improve your mental health and so much more. Hope you enjoy!!

On today's brand new episode, we discuss perhaps one of the most quoted movies of the 2000s.   Barely grossing $6 million in its original theatrical release, this film made over $50 million in DVD sales alone.  In fact, the CEO of Blockbuster has gone on record calling it the most stolen movie of all-time because it was never voluntarily returned.  We are of course talking about 2006's Grandma's Boy. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:04:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:07:30  - Pertinent movie details  •0:11:15  -  Critical and fan reviews •0:24:00 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:43:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— Link to purchase Mike's book: https://a.co/d/0vx06Iq SPONSORS-  **BIG GROVE- Check out our beers of the episode here- http://BigGrove.com  **NordVPN-  Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/breakfast to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It's completely risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Dylan Mick and NicMad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“How is Jesus present in the Eucharist?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of Christ’s presence in the sacrament, addressing concerns about cannibalism and the essence of communion. Other topics include the implications for Anglicans considering Catholicism and the differing beliefs about the Eucharist among Protestants. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:24 – How is Jesus present in the eucharist? 15:37 – How is the Eucharist not cannibalism? I find that typically the answer is: it's not cannibalism because it's not destructive. My problem with that is destructiveness is not inherent in the definition of cannibalism. Cannibalism is eating another person, which is what we are doing. Did we just invent another definition for cannibalism so that we can say we aren't doing it? 29:59 – I grew up Anglican and am looking into Catholicism. I go to Anglican service with my Grandma. If I believe in the Catholic view of the Eucharist, but I'm not Catholic, should I stop receiving communion in the Anglican church? I'm worried how my grandma would react to that. 35:24 – Do Protestants who believe in some kind of eucharistic presence not really have the Real Presence because they don't have the Catholic sacramental priesthood? 45:20 – How is it that the Eucharist is really Jesus when most Protestants believe it's just a symbol? 49:16 – If Christ wanted to ensure belief in the Eucharist he chose an almost maximally ambiguous form, why do you think God allowed that ambiguity instead of clarity?

This week, in Austin, Arkansas, a lonely widow finds a new love, but when the he goes missing, police start to become suspicious. Especially since neighbors say she's had fires going, over a hole in the yard for months. Detectives then make a shocking discovery, that brings her first husband's death into question. Plus, a bonus story of a man, attacking a gropup of hikers, and having maybe the worst excuse in the history of crime, that needs to be heard to be believed!!   Along the way, we find out that apparently Ludacris can't perform at EVERY festival, that no on breaks into homes to steal quilts, and that some people just have the worst luck... and an evil twin!!   New episodes, every Wednesday & Friday nights!! Donate at patreon.com/crimeinsports or at paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions!   Follow us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/smalltownpod   Also, check out James & Jimmie's other shows, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!