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Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie with guest, Rachel Rausch, Teen Librarian at the Orange Branch! This week we chat about the Next Chapter Book Club, Student Study Corner, and volunteens! And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include Orange Township by Vel Litt, The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig, and From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on May 16, 2025.

It's a non-fiction special! Sarah and Jenny dive into non-fiction, we chat The Women's Prize for Non Fiction and share some of our recent fave reads.Books mentioned:Autocracy Inc: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World by Anne ApplebaumCode Dependant: Living in the Shadow of AI by Madhumita MurgiaThe Wager by David GrannSee What You Made Me Do by Jess HillFrom Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley KeoughGet in touchInstagram | TikTok | Voice message | Substack | Patreon | Ko-fiSupport The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at £2 a month. Rewards include early access to the podcast, 'close friends' feed on Instagram, monthly bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post. You can now try our Patreon FREE for 7 days. If you would like to make a one-off donation you can do so on Ko-fi. A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media, rate us on Spotify or review us on Apple Podcasts.NewsletterSign up to our monthly newsletter on Substack for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news. Come and chat to us in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hollow Earth is a theory proposing that the planet Earth is entirely hollow or contains a substantial interior space. The crux of the hollow earth theory is that the earth is a shell with walls about 800 miles thick. In the polar regions there are holes 1400 miles across, with edges that curve smoothly from the outside of the shell around to the inside. A sea or surface traveler could proceed over an edge of the hole, like an ant crawling over the lip of a coffee mug from the outside to the inside, and not be aware that he was actually entering the interior of the earth. Dr. Raymond Bernard or Walter Siegmeister (we'll talk about him later) explains that the holes have never been seen from the air because pilots are fooled by their compasses into believing that they are crossing the pole, when they are actually following the hole's "magnetic rim". Thus aircraft never really fly over the geographic poles, which naturally mark the centers of the holes themselves. As irrefutable proof of his claim, he cites Admiral Byrd's statement, "I'd like to see that land beyond the Pole. That area beyond the Pole is the Great Unknown."Some conspiracy theorists believe the Earth is hollow—and that superior 'alien' humans, Vikings and Nazis live inside. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monster-fuzz--4349429/support.

Our shelves were very full this week.  On this episode we have a great list of books to choose from.  Pick what sounds good to you and share the love.  Please let us know what was on your shelf this week. Sarah's Shelf: From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough Echo by Tracy Clark Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey   Jayme's Shelf: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney In Gad We Trust by Josh Gad ADHD is Awesome by Penn Holderness and Kim Holderness

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Hell Rains Down.Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels. Would you choose ephemeral beauty, or rugged determination? Brief Segway :Senator Susan Collins of Maine, JIKIT's Congressional mentor, at our urging had proposed an amendment to the Taiwan Relations Act Affirmation and Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2014 which would allow 'Turkey' to purchase six 'Oliver Perry class frigates for $10 million each. The same act already proposed four such vessels to be sold to Taiwan for the same amount as well as giving two to Thailand (and two to Mexico) free of charge.Things had immediately bogged down in the 113th US Congress. It was too easy for Democrats in both Houses to take the President's position that any additional weapons into the South China Sea area would further destabilize the region. The pro-PRC lobby was equally opposed to the bill. Under normal conditions, that would have been good enough to send the measure off to the procedural graveyard.Except in the current contrary nature of the US's chief legislative body, this meant Republicans found themselves drawn to the anything the White House opposed. They could claim they found the anti-Communist, anti-Islamic Extremists stance of the Khanate to be attractive to them though none of them felt the need to actually talk to anyone in the Khanate to find out what they were really all about.We were happy with that policy because true congressional oversight was the last thing we needed. They might start asking uncomfortable questions like...'Who gave you the authority to do any of the crap you pulled?'(No one. We lied like big dogs, purloined resources and cloaked ourselves in 'National Security'. Plus we let our elite personnel have a crack at doing what they had so dedicatedly trained to do, wreck things.)'Wasn't that, that, and that an act of war against the People's Republic of China?'('No comment'. If that didn't work, we would try 'they will never find out'.)'Why are 90% of all the names on these documents redacted? We are the freaking Congress! You work for us.'(Work for them? Not to our way of thinking. We earned our paychecks without any slavish devotion to corporate campaign contributions. We were working so that the lives of Americans and Brits abroad would be that much safer, the world more orderly and for the US and UK to have an ally they could really rely on. We couldn't tell them that. They'd throw us in jail. We'd redacted the records because the names were for people that did not officially exist, or existed in a capacity that didn't imply they were elite warriors, spies and assassins.)Besides,('Those are private citizens not in the employ of this group, or any other government agency we are aware of'.)'We don't care if they are private citizens. We want to know.'('You don't want to know' followed by some major gobbledygook with the term 'deniable assets' interspersed relatively often.)'What do you mean ~ you don't want to know? We asked you a question.'(We meant you people leak information like a sieve and the people we are protecting aren't going to be afraid of getting revealed. They are going to murder people to ensure they are not ~ basically you don't know what is going on and we don't want to tell you, for both our safety's sake.)So,('Trust us. There are factors we are taking into account that you are unaware of because you don't know what's going on'.)'Of course we don't know what's going on. That's why we are asking you.'('You really don't want to know.' We are your highly trained and underpaid experts on this, we aren't raging assholes and we are telling you that bad shit will happen if you force this, thus 'you really don't want to know'.)'What do you mean ~ you really don't want to know?? Yes, we do. We are warning you,'(Okay. Execute Plan B. 'Excuse us for a moment, {create a plausible lie.}'.){Pregnant pause,}Congressman-type: 'It is rather odd that they all had to go into another room to take that phone call.'{Minutes pass}'Go see what is taking them so long.''What do you mean they are all gone? Find them!''What do you mean they seem have left the building? Find them!''Who do I call about this? The FBI, Homeland Security, or the CIA?And finally,'What do you mean they appear to have fled the country? Find them, damn it!'(Hey, I worked with some real shady characters.)Then would come the international manhunts, the flight to avoid prosecution and then resurrecting my life under a different ID in another country which hopefully had a dim view of handing me over to the FBI, or the Navy SEALs.Now back to our regularly scheduled diversion :'It has to do with giving something to the Khanate if you expect them to do anything for you.'Tony: 'You can't appreciate how that is going to look. Besides, that is a political decision, way above your pay-grade.'(Not a good time to remind him that he didn't pay me.)'What precisely do you want us to do? Please be specific.'Tony: 'How is the Khanate going to react to an intervention on the part of the United States?''They will ignore you.'Tony: 'What if the President makes public statement.''What is he going to say?'Tony: 'That the US is dedicated to a peaceful resolution of the unrest in Thailand.''They won't care. They truly believe that actions speak louder than words. If Thailand requested our intervention, or was a client state,'Tony: 'A what?''Client state, a country beholding to the US, or UK for their external security.'Tony: 'I know what client state is. That is 20th Century Imperialist thinking. No one does stuff like that anymore. Besides, the UN is responsible for the external security of its member states, which Thailand is.''The Khanate doesn't see it that way. We won't let them into the UN, so they see no reason to play by the UN's rules. The President can evoke the UN Charter all he wants. Unless he makes UN acceptance dependent on their cooperation, they will see no reason to cooperate.'Tony: 'That's not going to happen.''What part of that won't happen?'Tony: 'The President is not going on international television and endorsing the Khanate as a prospective UN member. What happens if we imply through back channels that the President will support such an action at a later date?''You want us to lie to them? Do you have any idea how badly that will compromise our working relationship with the Khanate?'Tony: 'We will deal with that later. Would they accept such a bargain?''So you are going to lie to them, Mr. Blinken, they will never forgive this act of treachery.'Tony: 'No, you are going to lie to them.'Addison: 'I will resign. I suspect that the rest of the team will quit as well.'Tony: 'What is wrong with your team, Ms. Stuart (Addison)? Can't anyone over there do their damn jobs?''We are doing our damn jobs, Mr. Blinken. We are telling you this is a diplomatically fatal move that will not only reduce this taskforce to uselessness, it will have long term consequences for all future Khanate-American relations.'Tony: 'That is a ridiculous assessment.''That is our experienced assessment. They believe treachery is only forgiven by death. They do believe in loyalty and keeping one's word. In our country, perjury is an unfortunate side effect of the judicial progress. To the Great Khan, it is reason enough to cut your head off.'Tony: 'Fine. I am ordering you to open back-channel talks with the Khanate concerning their admittance to the UN contingent on them taking a reasonable course of action.''Even if we were to do such a moronic thing, the Great Khan will ask Cáel directly to verify this. It is that important to him and his state.'Tony: 'Okay.''Perhaps you could suggest to me what form of coercion I should employ to make Cáel to commit such a blasphemous act?'Tony: 'Tell him to do it. That is what we pay him for.''Mr. Blinken, Mr. Nyilas is an unpaid consultant. At the job he is on sabbatical from, he makes more money than I do. He has an Irish diplomatic passport, been nominated to be the Prince of Albania, Georgia and Armenia, been proclaimed a warrior-prince of Transylvania and is a hero in both Hungary and Romania. He has no brothers, or sisters. His parents are both dead. His only surviving kin are people he is not particularly close to. Since economic and social blackmail are off the table, I am asking you if you are ordering me to use enhanced interrogation techniques to exacting his cooperation in this foolhardy endeavor.'Tony: 'You mean torture him?''I would never go on the record using that word. I don't advise you to use it either.'Tony: 'What kind of people are you?''The kind you engage to take on a mission of this delicate nature. You honestly don't want to know what we've done in the name of our constituent national bodies. You employ us so that you don't have to know. As you said, we 'get it done'. Until now, you have never asked us 'how' we got things done. You wanted the intelligence so we got it for you.'Tony: 'No member of this administration ever asked you to violate US, or International Law.''Which is precisely why the government employs me, so that you can keep your hands clean while mine are steeped in blood. Nothing our team has done will ever blow back on you, so don't worry about that. Why don't we get back to our current dilemma?'(I think until that moment Tony had convinced himself that Addison was another civil servant drone and people like her only existed in the 'black bag' fantasies of conspiracy theorists, hackneyed movie scripts and questionable 'true' spy novels. People like Addison and Lady Fathom weren't standard issue intelligence officers by any stretch of the imagination. They were almost unique in that they did what they did for the very beliefs they had sworn an oath to uphold, to serve their countries.There were no personal vendettas going on. No slush funds were vanishing into Cayman Island accounts. Neither had a God Complex. There was no desire for personal power, career advancement, or fame. I was beginning to think that was why Temujin used them, and me, because we could be counted on to do the right thing when required and only when required. Addison and Fathom had damned themselves forever because someone had to pay the price and get the job done. I imagined they really felt blessed for the opportunity. I worked with maniacs.)Tony: 'Thailand, yes. What if we put troops on the ground in Thailand?''How many?'Tony hummed and hawed so we had to guess.'A Marine Expeditionary Unit? If that is all, they better have an exit plan. Sir, if you want to impress the Khanate with the White House's resolve, you need to start landing troops from the Rapid Deployment Force starting tomorrow. Base aircraft out of Thai air bases. Threaten to ram any Indian Naval vessels that get in your way.'Tony: 'Is that what it would take?'('Yes. It would take the US to growing some balls, damn it!' was not the diplomatic reply though it desperately needed to be said. Hey, I could be a bit of a jingoist when I feel the lives of my loved ones are in danger.)'That is our current assessment of the situation. The Khanate has no reason to take any American threat of force seriously. They won't see anything short of a full-court press as nothing more than posturing for the home audience and what allies we have left.'Tony: 'What does that mean?''It means you are taking the cooperation of Taiwan and Philippines for granted. Our people tell us they see American influence in the region waning and we have been letting the Chinese push them around. Now the Khanate appears and knocks the Chinese back three decades on the World Stage. The Khanate is trying to create a ring of allies around the PRC and a few of them are curious why the US is dragging its heel about such a critical regional issue.'Tony: 'You don't dictate US foreign policy.'(No, we simply enacted foreign policy without your knowledge.)There were probably a large number of Special Forces operators who would be shaking their heads in bewilderment when they found out the US was trying to face down the Khanate over, of all places, Thailand. Hadn't they just busted their humps trying to make the Great Khan see their nations (the US and UK) as potential worthy allies?Working with the Khanate had been 'interesting'. If you asked them for anything, they got it for you, danger and consequences be damned. They'd try anything for the men they considered 'brothers in the struggle'. If you were pinned down by fire from a hillside and asked for fire support, they would napalm the whole damn mountain if that was what it took. The man/woman on the other end of that radio cared for your life, not the human rights of the scumbag shooting at you, or any of the people they might be hiding behind.You also know if they couldn't get it done, it was only because the resources didn't exist. The Khanate Special Forces hadn't acted like co-belligerents, or allies. They treated you like their own kin. They would and had died to make sure some of them got home to their families. If ordered to, they would definitely take the fight to the Khanate. I believed many of them would be asking what had it all been for.'We wouldn't dream of it,' Addison lied.'Good. You have your marching orders. Now get to it,' and Tony hung up on us. Everyone in the room was looking around. What exactly were our marching orders? Had I'd missed that part of our conversation?"Well," Fathom sighed, "there is only one thing we can do." I seriously prayed she would ask me to lie to Temujin."Understood," Mehmet nodded. "Somehow we get the Khanate to launch their offensive into Thailand in three days.""Can they do that?" I blurted out."They do it, or everyone in this room is in a shitload of trouble when they get around to it next week," Addison grinned. "The Khanate high command isn't going to back down just because we ask them to. I wouldn't if I were them.""What happens if they can't make the three day window?" I asked."Then you call up your blood-brother and ask him to fuck over his nation to save us from lengthy prison sentences, or outright assassination," Fathom smirked."If he says 'no'," I looked into her eyes."That's the real tragedy in all this, he won't," she gave me a comforting look. "He isn't going to leave you hanging in the wind. He'll call off his attack dogs because he isn't the kind of man to fuck you over because it is politically expedient. I'm staking all our lives on that. I always have."The Black Lotus? We'd explain to them the ugly reality that neither of us could afford to be painted into a corner over this Thailand issue. We were doing our best, but our political masters were dead set on making a colossal error and we had to follow through with those directives. The Khanate would do everything in their extensive power to support the Black Lotus and if they could invade in three days with some nebulous chance at success, they would go.The Black Lotus, the entire 9 Clans knew JIKIT had no power except what we finagled from the US and the UK. We had borrowed their resources to accomplish what we'd done. The Black Lotus had profited from some of those operations and both the Khanate and JIKIT would owe them big, but we were good for it. That truism was why they worked with us.My personal problem was that I knew the Great Khan would not forgive, or forget this interference by the US. It wasn't in his nature. Worse, the politicians and bureaucrats in Washington would see this as a victory and an expression that the US remained the globe's premier super power. Too few would remember the price of this sense of superiority would be born on the back of Thailand's masses. The revolution would fail after a short, brutal civil war. The tyrant would remain in power and the voice of the Thai people would be stilled.The end result of that late night phone call? We weren't told.What follows is pure conjecture on my part, fueled by intelligence information provided by other JIKIT resources and knowledge about how much the political landscape of Southeast Asia had been transformed by the PCR being driven back to their own coastline, leaving a power vacuum India, Vietnam and the Khanate were eager to fill.The Republic of China/Taiwan --'Aren't you the same people who said only a week ago that sending more weapons into the region would only escalate tensions? And now you want to use our airbases against our latest ally in the region? Do you understand how much internal political turmoil this will cause? Half of us are jumping for joy that someone big and fierce embraces our independence. The other half think it is time to retake China.Yes, we mean the territory currently under the oppressive yoke of the People's Republic of China. Yes, the China the Khanate just kicked the crap out of. The nation that might not be able to protect say, Zhusanjiao. That would be the Pearl River Delta to you Westerners, that huge area on the mainland adjacent to Hong Kong. Hainan is looking pretty ripe for conquest as well. That would be that big island off the coast of, yes, we have indeed suspected you could read a map.At the moment we are expecting the permission of the Khanate to use Woody Island as a forward staging area and logistic base to help us do just that. Take Hainan, yes, that large island currently, and temporarily, under the illegal occupation by those illegitimate bastards in Beijing.What do you mean 'don't declare war on them'? We've been at war with the People's Republic since 1945. No, we are pretty sure we would recall signing a Peace Treaty with them. No, we can't 'get over it' either. Why are you even asking us that? Don't you know our history?Anyway, if we help you, can we expect the same level of cooperation from you as we are getting from the Khanate? In case things go sour, Yes, a shooting war would qualify. See, your people at JIKIT have been helping the Khanate and us, your people, at JIKIT, we are pretty sure it is made up of Americans and British personnel. Why would we think that? Are you serious? Because that's what your governments told us, that's why. Besides, why are you asking us what your people have been doing? Don't they work for you?Speaking of the US government helping us out, what progress is there on the Taiwan Relations Act Affirmation and Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2014 ? We sure could use those vessels. While we are at it, how about sharing some of the technology used in the F-35. We'll build our own, or a model vaguely similar to it. We value your friendship and know you will help us out in a pinch.Right?'The Philippines --'Sigh. If you really think this will help. By the way, aren't your fighters going to need some in-air refueling? What are you going to do if the Khanate engages them over Philippine airspace? What are you going to do if you get into a shooting war with the Khanate? Will you defend us from their ballistic missile threat? We have a long history as your allies, but the Khanate is totally ruthless, and they scare us. Can you hold our hand, say for the next twenty years?'(The Philippines rolls out their Wish List)Maybe you could give us some advanced fighters?We are a poor country and can't afford to buy any before 2018.We are not greedy, 72 F-16s will do and you are upgrading to the F-35 anyway so we know you have some lying around. Could you also help us with the maintenance cost? We are a poor country, but very large.Some of your decommissioned naval vessels would go a long way in showing us some love. One of those Tarawa-class amphibious assault ships would be really nice and you've got the USS Peleliu decommissioned and about to be scrapped. We have hundreds of islands in our Republic so moving stuff around is pretty tough. Can you help us out?If you could toss in the ship's complement of 20 AV-8B Harrier 2 and 12 V-22 Ospreys with a fifteen year maintenance package that would be even better!We are a poor country. We could never afford to buy any of that stuff.Maybe a frigate, or three? You have a dozen Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates sitting around. We can finally retire some of our World War 2 relics and make one our new flagship.We know you aren't going to give us one of those powerful nuclear submarines, but maybe you could secure a few loans so we could buy some of those nifty German-made, diesel-powered Type 214's. We hear they are pretty cool, very silent and practically a steal at $330 million per boat! We love you guys! And, we are poor.Oh, and some helicopters!We were going to refurbish some Vietnam-era Iroquois, but since your Marine Corp is retiring the far superior Bell AH-1 SuperCobra, can we have a dozen of those instead?We were going to fix up some of our aging Sikorsky S-76s as air ambulances. Getting new ones would be far superior, don't you think?You also have those cool Blackhawks. You have so many. Could you spare us, say twenty? You're the best!And some guns. And artillery. And some APC's.Did we mention we are a poor country going through an expensive force modernization program?Got any amphibious vehicles lying around? We could use a few of more of those small unit riverine craft (SURC)'s we bought from you recently. They are excellent counter-insurgency tools. You want us doing well fighting the War on Terror, don't you?Did we mention that we are a poor country? And we love you guys!The Federation of Malaysia --We like this idea. Give us say a week to ten days and we can jump right in.You want to go in four days? With what precisely? Compared to the force projections you have been providing us, Who? JIKIT, of course. Who else would you send us to when we requested intelligence on Khanate activities from you? Did we believe them? Why wouldn't we? They are your people,When do you think Thailand will let us intervene? We've asked the Prime Minister if he needs our assistance and he politely declined. Apparently he thinks he's got things well in hand. He does retain command of over 200,000 troops and the opposition is much smaller. I hope you have better luck than we did in convincing him he's in serious trouble.Also, what do you plan to do about the Indian Navy's South China Sea taskforce? It is pretty big, not something we can tackle on our own.Yes, we kind of need to know what you are doing before we decide what we are doing. You do realize that the Gulf of Thailand is currently under the complete domination of the Indian/Khanate/Vietnamese Axis, right?48 combat aircraft? What gave you that idea? The Vietnamese have been refurbishing their Mig-21's like crazy, using Khanate stockpiles, plus there are nearly a 150 Su-22's. Sure, they are both older than manned flights to the Moon, but they can drop bombs, fire rockets and launch ground attack missiles with the best of them. They are still jet aircraft.Worried? You are aware that those antiquated pieces of crap can bomb the northern part of my country, aren't you? So 'yes', we are worried about those 300 flying deathtraps being more than a 'manageable' nuisance.What about our air force? I imagine it will be doing what we trained it to do, defend Federation air space because I doubt those relics will be coming at us unescorted. We can already tell you that the Mig-29's and Su-30's the Khanate and Vietnamese will be flying are excellent aircraft. We fly them too, just not as many.Of course you can base your F-22's out of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport as long as you supply the logistical support. How many? A lot? Could you please be more specific? Two squadrons? My, that's going to get pretty dicey. I believe you when you say the F-22 is a highly advanced stealthy fighter. I also believe that they are a lot less stealthy when they are sitting on the ground re-arming and refueling.Do we think they will really threaten us? They are threatening us, over our Spratly Island claims, are you sure you know what you are getting into? By the way, when this blows over, do you think you can pressure the Khanate into giving us their Spratly island airbase? It is rapidly approaching completion and is over 3000 meters long.How did they do that? They are dredging the ocean floor, it is a man-made island. Didn't your government protest the environmental damage they were causing?No, not the Khanate, the Chinese.Yes, the Khanate currently controls it. They stole it from the PRC hours before the ceasefire. So, can we have it?Yes, we know it belonged to the People's Republic, but it doesn't anymore. Besides, we both opposed it when the Chinese were dredging it up the island from the sea floor, so giving it to us isn't all that egregious, or unexpected, action. It would also go a long way in supporting our just and worthy claims to the Spratly Islands. We really don't want those greedy Chinese, yes, both the People's Republic and the 'Republic of', or, those incompetent Filipinos to steal them from us.Both of us knocking the Vietnamese back on their heels will be going a long way to getting those Communist knuckle draggers to back off as well. Hey, if they do get antsy, can we also take the Vietnamese base in the Spratly's? It isn't as big as the one the Khanate stole, but it is finished, and closer to us. We are sure that if we help you out, you will do the right thing when the time comes. Right?The President of the United States --'They want what? Have they lost their fucking minds?The Philippines is talking about a billion dollar aid package and guaranteed loans we doubt they can ever repay. We only want to use their air bases for a month, maybe two, not deflower their teenage daughters. It isn't as if we are really going to go to war with the Khanate over Thailand. Besides, the last time we 'got involved' like that, George Bush ran up a trillion dollar deficit, and his party was thrown out of office. Doesn't anyone care we are facing a difficult mid-term election in November?So, the Taiwanese think this is the appropriate moment to invade mainland China? And they want our help? Do they know how expensive that can get? Do they understand how much that will unbalance the already shake state of Asian affairs? It is another land war in Asia for the love of God!'And, the Malaysians are going to help us, but not actually help us and they want tens of billions square miles of ocean for the measly concessions they are making? What do they expect us to do with all the Filipinos, Chinese and Vietnamese who already live there?What do you mean none of those islands are actually inhabited? They are just military bases, some of them nothing more than rusting iron hulks on submerged reefs? OH, God damn it! Why don't we take the God damn Spratly Islands for ourselves if they are that fucking important? We have a Marine Corp. Aren't they good at taking islands? I read about it somewhere.No, I'm not changing the damn mission. I'm venting because the world seems to be inhabited with greedy assholes who can't appreciate peaceful discourse without trying to lift my wallet.Okay, okay, I've got this. We are going to form a new international commission to resolve this Spratly Island's nightmare. Have the French chair it. They love that kind of stuff. Makes sure the Germans are on the commission too. They need to look less like money-grubbing douchebags after that fiasco over the Greek economic collapse. Then invite Russia, India and Pakistan. That will pretty much guarantee nothing gets accomplished.That will allow us to keep our promises to those three leeches without having to deliver anything and, when it fails, it won't be seen as my fault. (Groan) What we really need is new videos of Khanate soldiers bayoneting babies, another ISIS atrocity, or more indisputable evidence the Russian Army's involvement in the Ukraine. The Great Khan really screwed us over Tibet (you know, by allowing them to become a free and democratic society), Putin is an evil cuck (who most likely laughs at me behind my back) and another round of Islamophobia-bashing to remind everyone how this is all Bush's fault.No wonder George spent so much time at Crawford Ranch. Navigating international relations is totally thankless and no matter how rosy we paint the latest economic numbers, someone still finds a way to make me look bad. Oh well, if this blows up in my face, I only have two more years in this shooting gallery. Maybe then I might change my mind and decided I really was born in Kenya, or Indonesia. I really wish Hawaii was an independent country. I'd like to retire there if there weren't so many of those damn contentious Americans.The US President wanted to run this operation on a shoestring, not engage in 'nation-building', much less backing an invasion of anybody. In fact, he was trying to stop an invasion.The Philippines was a poor country. So what? It wasn't his fault. He had poor people in the US too and they cast votes.Taiwan suddenly thought it could take on China? They were insane. Of course he would be ignoring a major stated political goal of the ROC for the past 65 years ~ reunification on their terms. Any high-level technological transfer wasn't going to happen because if the Republic ran off the reservation, the President would bloody well be sure no one could trace that decision back to anything he'd done.At least Malaysia was on board, sorta/kinda. They wouldn't actually be able to help until day ten, or fourteen and, unlike the Republic of China, they had a small air force that might not be able to protect forwardly deployed troops. If he ended getting of those National Guard yahoos killed his party would be murdered in November.For a split second, he wondered if he should attempt to make a personal call to the Great Khan, potentate to potentate, except he had this sinking feeling that a winning smile and a handshake would be worse than useless. The man would look him straight in his eyes and start making demands. He would demand action and when the Leader of the Free World prevaricated, he knew the Khanate would call his bluff.And they would fight. The alternative was a grand spectacle of public humiliation and that he could not accept. The US military machine would fight and they would win. They would win because he needed them to win, fast and clean and home for Christmas. Maybe he would authorize the mobilization of those California airmen. Just in case.In the end, Secretary Kerry gave POTUS what he asked for.The Philippines would let them use their country's bases for logistics and strategic assets (aka bombers).The ROC would extend their air umbrella out 200 km to the east, south and west, acting like a shield between the Khanate and US Pacific assets moving through the tight Formosan Straits.Malaysia gave them an airbase from which they could strike into Thailand, or Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. The US Air Force would have the opportunity to be lethally effective.Had they known the sum total of the US commitment, they would have been appalled. The Khanate did not fuck around.One Carrier Strike Group,Forty (maybe sixty) Air Force fighters,Lumbering B-52's flying half way around the globe,Hadn't they been watching the dogfights over China for the past month? Maybe they would like to dive down and examine the wreckage of the PLAN carrier Liaoning and see just how it met its grisly fate?Apparently not.(I live, love and have loved)"What are you doing here?" she got the preliminary nonsense out of the way. With the way she was dressed, I was an expected visitor. She was expecting some make-up sex. I was thinking 'paying for my past mistakes' sex because I was already seeing way too many women who required me to do things outside the bedroom, non-sexual things. I had my dress jacket swung over my shoulder. It would only get in the way later."I brought you motorcycle over. You left it parked by my place," I kept any appearance of lust, or glee off my face."It is one o'clock in the morning," she glowered."I was called into work. I'm on call 24/7.""Let me guess, you can't talk about it.""You wouldn't believe me if I did, so suffice it to say I was doing things I didn't want to do instead of coming over here, waking you up from a sound sleep.""I wasn't asleep. I was angry," I pointed out."I apologize. Maybe I should have waited until morning." She didn't think I should have waited as long as I had. Keeping her waiting until morning would have left her volcanic."I wasn't asleep.""Your bike is in the parking lot across the street," I handed her the lot ticket."How did you find it?""There are only two places in my neighborhood that allows parking and the second one is poorly lit," I replied."And the attendant let you steal it?" she frowned."He knows me. I do a ton of business with him and it wasn't as if I was dressed like your average carjacker.""How did you start it?""Chaz showed me how to spoof the lock. He's got this spiffy lock-pick set on him.""That he carries with him for such contingencies?""Hey, he's the spycraft professional. I'm the amateur who tags along because karma is a bitch," I grinned."Did you ruin the ignition?""No. He's got this skeleton key thingy. I need to get me one of those," I added. See, I was drifting down the path to becoming a hardened criminal and she had to save me. Girls love saving bad boys from themselves. There is an entire literary genre devoted to the topic."Get in here," Anais barked. She emphasized that command by grabbing my tie and dragging me into her room. Now I could ogle her in her bra, panties and dress shirt left open. As I said moments ago, she was expecting me. Anais had thick, light-brown, just-past-the-shoulders hair with blonde highlights. Her dusky skin tone suggested some ancestral link to the South of France while her deep green eyes suggested Celtic ties.She was definitely someone I would describe as possessing an hourglass figure. She worked out just enough to stay fit, practiced judo (in and outside of the bedroom) and ate right. Her ass was the correct mix of firm and fleshy, her breasts were pleasant without too much bounce and she sported broad, but short, nipples that liked to get bitten.With her bare foot, she kicked the door shut, spun me around by my tie until I slammed, back first, into the wall in the short hallway that led to her bedroom."I repeat, what are you doing here?""I never actually apologized for how things ended up," I sodomized the truth. "Anais, I am truly sorry for how badly I fucked up our affair. I acted without a thought for the possible consequences, or thinking about how betrayed you would feel. Can you accept my apology?""You came here to have sex," she declared. She stepped up tightly against my body, her eyes boring into mine. I had around six inches on her so she had to tilt up her chin to do so."That too," I shrugged."I ought to throw you out the window," she growled. We were on the seventh floor. The window didn't open and the safety glass looked alright."I'll go then," I nodded. Now to make her beg for/demand sex."You are not going anywhere," she snarled. Then she kissed me, a tongue-grapple ensued and she finished things by biting my lower lip so much I tasted blood afterwards. I dropped my jacket. I was about to need both my hands."I think us having sex would be a mistake," I pushed her buttons. I wasn't some wimp acquiescing to her demands. I was a free-willed being; a strong man who needed to be wrestled down and forced to perform.She pulled me down into a second kiss. This was an 'I will leave you incapable of thinking about anything but me' kiss. Yes, I had names for kisses too. They were similar to naming the ingredients of a choice meal. I propelled her back until we slammed into the opposite wall. Anais was a tough chick and a bit of banging around was par for the course.I cupped each ass cheek and pulled her up. She responded by wrapping her legs around my hips. We were still kissing. Anais slipped her hands along my sides before linking them up at the small of my back. She pulled me hard against her while she ground her crotch against mine."Clothes," she rumbled from deep within. As in 'why was I still dressed?'"Been a while," I taunted her. Since she was glommed on to me, I used my freed up hands to rip off my tie."Yes. I bet it hasn't 'been a while' for you," she sizzled."Long as in 5:30 this morning," I teased back. At this point in the foreplay that revelation was akin to throwing gasoline on a fire. I was being an unrepentant dog and she was taking me to confessional, between her thighs."Bastard," she condemned me as well as the entire male side of the species."It doesn't mean I haven't missed you, this, us," I riposted. She retaliated by turning her humping motion into to more of a grind. Bad kitty. Bad kitty wanted to be spanked. Woot!"You are never going to change," she dug her fingernails into my flesh. I yanked my shirt off."If I hadn't changed, you wouldn't be here," I reminded her while nipping at her nose and lips."You are still an egocentric bastard," she growled."Hey, I always took care of your needs," I countered. I had. She knew I had and since she currently wanted me to take her to that higher erotic plane, she wasn't going to contest that fact. Instead, she began working her shirt off and in doing so, squishing her boobs against my chest.Holding her tight, my left hand under her right buttock and my right hand on her mid-back, pressing her torso into mine. We dance through two slow circles before crashing, side by side, on the bed. Anais rolled us over so that she was on top. I didn't let her get in a totally dominant pose, oh no. I had a kitty to take care off. I grabbed her firm ass and propelled her up until I was face first with her gusset.I might not remember to check my bank balance, or the atomic number of Technetium (I once had a girlfriend who would rate my performance on the periodic table in the midst of our fucking, I never made it higher than Copernicium before she passed out), but I can recall the precise taste, texture and topography of every cunt I've had face to face contact with. I knew right where to tongue-fuck Anais to twist her up inside.Control-orgasm, control-orgasm, Anais was pig-headed and wanted to keep dictating our reunion. She also wanted to return to the level of sexual bliss we had shared so often before. Her compromise was to hump my face; really grind it in. Black silk underwear is an excellent medium for transferring force and wetness between partners.She rubbed her love-nub against my upper lip/teeth while I did tongue-ups into her cunt. She was wetter than Bangladesh in the rainy season. That was an indicator of some serious masturbatory sessions stopping just short of orgasm before I arrived. I had some aching sensations to play with and I wasn't cruel. I maneuvered a hand between her thighs, underneath the band of her underwear and exposed her vaginal opening to my fingers and tongue while keeping that silky feel for her clitoris."Rurr," she began growling from the depths of her diaphragm. That was how she always was, thundering like a female grizzly bear in heat. It was an expression with deep subharmonic components that caused the heart to flutter and her flesh to shimmer with the vibrations mixed with her bodily sweat."Come on, Baby," I urged her on.That pissed her off. She was trying to hold off her orgasm for a few more seconds. My 'baby' crack shifted her resolve into anger allowing her climax to overwhelm her."Rah," she howled. It didn't sound like a female coming to fruition. It was more akin to the sound European soccer hooligans made when their team scored a goal. The muscles in Anais' thighs were strumming along like the cords of a piano, her belly was undulating in and out, and her head had rolled back so that she was screaming to the ceiling.The countdown was on. The people next door/across the hall/above or below us would be waking up, think that someone had unleashed a wild animal in the hotel, figure out they were not immediately on the menu, then call the front desk, stating their fears as justifiable fact. Anais and I had been down that road before.I gave Anais' flank a light smack to get her attention. Sure she looked back at me with simmering anger, yet she also knew the score. That had been round #1 in a nightlong bout of sexual conquest, rebellion and re-conquest. She drew her knees to her chest so she could pull off her damp panties in one swift motion. I worked off my shoes, pants, socks and underwear. While she soaked up my naked flesh (muscles, scars and all), she retrieved the phone from the side table and placed it beside her. She wouldn't want to break up our rhythm when the phone rang.No romantic small talk interrupted our shared lust. She wanted that cock and I wanted to give it to her. I moved between her inviting thighs while she examined me, her upper body uplifted by her arms resting on her elbows. Bite-kissing-biting resumed. I slowly pushed her head to the bed with the force of my kisses and strength of my upper body pushing down on her. Somewhere along the way, I slipped into her.Condom? Crap. I was slipping. I would have to pull out, because stopping to put a condom on would earn me some serious ferocity on her part. I plunged in. Anais placed her hands on my hips, claws beneath my kidneys, guiding my pace and power. I may have been on top, but she wasn't giving up on one ounce of control."Damn you," she hissed."Yes?" I leered."Fuck you.""I'm working on it. Is there anything," I teased."Bastard," she looked away, "You remember how I like it.""Whatever made you think I would forget?" I kept at it."Don't look so smug.""I'm working on it," I looked smug. Anais dug her fingernails in. I had to be punished, just ask her."When do you have to go back to work?" she huffed."Six a.m. When do you have to go back?""I have two days off.""Good to know," I stole a kiss from her lips painlessly. Good to know.(Painful dreams)I edged back into consciousness realizing that I was not alone. The muffled sense of my surroundings informed me that I wasn't really awake. She sat on my side of the bed, feet on the floor, side to me."Good evening, Dot," I yawned."Good morning, Cáel," the Goddess Ishara let her melodic voice float over me."Hold on," I interrupted her. I weaved as I leaned over, pawed at my pants (still trapped in the real world) and finally drew forth my offering."A fortune cookie," she chuckled. "I admire your dedication.""It is a simple enough request and I aim to please." I hesitated. "We don't have much time, do we?""You are dreaming, not concussed, so we will be alright if we tread carefully," she told me. "This time, I have no cryptic warnings, or specious pieces of information. I am giving you a gift. Take my hand."I did, not that I had much choice. We 'went', where to, I wasn't sure yet I suspected we were skirting the Weave itself where concepts like Time and Distance had little meaning.The Goddess released my hand and I stepped out of the fog brought about by the abrupt nature of our progress to see a woman sitting beside a pool, no, a sunken bath. She looked up at our approach. Oh shit, it was,"Cáel? You are Cáel, aren't you," she smiled. She stared at me with her blind eyes while waiting for my response with deaf ears."Yes, Tad fi, I'm Cáel. How did you know?""I bear our shared life inside me," she graced me with her serene presence."Ah, I was warned," I stopped myself. I was going to add 'this might happen'. That would be unfair as she appeared pleased with this alteration of her life path. "I was warned by the Goddess that she had something to show me. How are you feeling? Is there anything I can do for you?"She put her hand over her lower abdomen and rubbed the spot with her palm."Seeing you and giving you the news in person is enough," she glowed with happiness."Have you picked out a name yet?" seemed weak."I will leave that up to you.""Oh, come on," I relaxed slightly. "This is something we are doing together.""No, it is not, kind Cáel.""Just because she will most likely end up an Isharan doesn't,""No, Cáel. This birth will cost me my life. I am not destined to ever see my daughter draw her first breath," she confided in me."No!" I recoiled. "That's unfair." What else could I say? 'I take it back. I shouldn't have listened to my Goddess and screwed you out of what little life you had left.'"I am content with my fate, Cáel Nyilas Wakko Ishara. Our daughter will be the first female of the Isharan line in nearly 1600 years. Rejoice that we have been confronted by Destiny and triumphed. The light of the Peacemakers will shine once more among our sisters.""It is not worth the cost of your life," I responded bitterly. This was colossally unfair to all three of us."That you grieve for the short time I have left gives me strength, knowing our daughter will grow up with a strong, caring father. I,"I could sense Ishara close by my side."You must go, my Cáel. We will next see each other in the Halls of our Ancestors. Take our daughter and raise her well. I have faith in you," she sighed pleasantly, as if I had sheltered her from the rainstorm with my umbrella."We must go," Ishara whispered in my ear and then we left. I was back in the hotel room, looking down at the tears on my sleeping face and it hurt so much."You gave me that command knowing what it would cost her," I sounded so hollow, chin on my chest, eyes closed instead of looking at my feet."We are not an easy people to love, Cáel. We are harsh. Endless centuries of suffering, pain and mistrust have made us this way. Please understand that what you see as one life passing is really one life coming into being. It is a life Fate would have denied the line of Ishara. I took you to meet Tad fi because I wanted you to greet your daughter with understanding, not sorrow. I owed you.""Steal my anger why don't you?" I chuckled bitterly. "Can I even blame myself for this tragedy? It isn't like you made me do anything. I did it because I wanted to and never gave much thought to the frail health Tad fi was hanging on to. This is so wrong and I don't know what to do.""Wake up. Keep living. If this news turns your heart, or fills your mind with doubt, then both of us have failed you. Tad fi didn't have to tell you. I didn't have to bring you to her. I believed you were owed the chance to say good-bye.""I didn't say that," I exhaled sadly."You openly grieved and let her comfort you. That is more of a 'goodbye' than most people are able to convey. She knows your heart. You were honest in your sorrow. She saw that and that eased her suffering knowing that you are a person who is free with their heart. For a woman who expected nothing but wickedness from men for so long, that was the ultimate gift. You did help her. You truly did.""I," I woke up. Anais was looking down at me, concerned."You've been crying," she noted by touching my cheek with a finger then showing me the dampness."Do you believe a person's soul can fracture?" I murmured. That sort of talk was unlike the 'me' she once knew."Do you believe that another can help you put your soul back together if that happens?" I continued."You are not talking about us, are you?" she studied me."No. I'm thinking about being a parent, not just a father. Can I fuck that up as much as I've screwed up so many of the other women I've cared for, am I going to be worthy of being a Dad?""Oh, I don't know. You are not the man I knew two years ago. I think you have changed for the better. You are still far from perfect yet, you seem to be trying so much harder than previously.""You think I'm going to screw things up, don't you?""Yes. Yes, I do, but I also think you will only make the same mistake once. That is better than most men can hope for," she let her gaze soften."This is us breaking up,""Yes. I think if I stayed, you would break my heart; and I am starting to believe neither one of us wants that," she nodded. "One more time?""I'd love to," I smiled at her. I still hurt. I was using sex to bandage my pain. Anais knew that and was giving me this unlooked for piece of kindness. It was the best break up I'd ever had, or could ever hope for.{5:45 am, Saturday, August 30th ~ 9 Days to go}"You look like someone strangled your kitten," Pamela told me as I exited Anais' hotel room. She was leaning against the wall across the hall. I had the feeling she had been there a while. Of course I hadn't been allowed to wander off alone; most likely, Chaz had kept an eye on me until Pamela relieved him."I, I got Tadifi killed," I unloaded on her.Pamela immediately dropped her casual fa

In this episode, Loretta McGregor (Arkansas State University) and Randy Smith (retired) chat with Dave about knowning when it's time to retire or to make a career change, based on what we personally find rewarding. We reflect on technology-related changes in teaching, especially with regard to writing (ever wonder where "cut and paste" came from?). Randy and Loretta also offer some practical suggestions for earlier career faculty about setting themselves up for a successful late career and retirement.

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Welcome to another mind-expanding episode of Meta Mysteries! Today, we dive deep into the realms of spirituality, consciousness, and the unexplained. From the mysteries of past life regression to near-death experiences and the true nature of reality, we explore the unknown with curiosity and open minds. Our special guests, Jonathan and Sean, take us on a journey through their own experiences with altered states, the esoteric, and the power of meditation.Is reality just a matrix? Are we truly at the edge of the light, distanced from the divine? What happens when we tap into higher consciousness, and how do mystical experiences shape our perception of life and death? Whether through psychedelic revelations or ancient teachings, we search for truth in the unseen.JOIN THE PATREON FOR AD FREE EPISODES BEFORE THEY DROP AND BECOME PART OF THE GROWING COMMUNITY OF DANGEROUS RTRDs ON TELEGRAM:https://www.patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquadFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:NEPHILIM DEATH SQUAD:Nephilim Death Squad / SpreakerNephilim Death Squad / YouTubeNephilimDeathSquad / Rumble(@NephilimDSquad) / X(@nephilimdeathsquad) / Instagram(@nephilimdeathsquad) | TikToknephilidsquad@gmail.comX Community: Nephilim Watch https://twitter.com/i/communities/1725510634966560797TOPLOBSTA:(@TopLobsta) / X(@TopLobsta) / InstagramTopLobsta.com / MerchRAVEN: (@DavidLCorbo) / X(@ravenofnds) / InstagramWEBSITES:Nephilim Death Squad | Merchnephilimdeathsquad.com OUR SPONSORS:VanMan's Shop: Natural Health & Wellness Products No ExceptionsPROMO CODE: NEPHILIM10 FOR 10% OFFNadeau Shave Co. - The Affordable, Sustainable, Heathly ShavePROMO CODE : NEPHILIM FOR 15% OFFRife Technology – Real Rife TechnologyPROMO CODE : NEPHILIM FOR 10% OFFParasiteMovie.com - Parasite Cleanse and Detox – Parasite MoviePROMO CODE: NEPHILIM 10% OFFEmergency Survival Food, Seed, & Supplies | Heaven's Harvest – Heaven's Harvest StorePROMO CODE: NEPHILIM 5% OFFBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.

Welcome back, my beautiful friend! Today's episode is about something we all face—the unknown—and how to lean into self-trust when things feel uncertain. Uncertainty is always present in relationships, careers, motherhood, or personal growth. But here's the thing: you don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to trust yourself to figure it out as you go. I share my journey of embracing the unknown, especially in motherhood, and how perfectionism can sneak in and make us believe we need to have a perfect plan. Spoiler alert: we don't! I also share a powerful client story about how they embraced the unknown and came out stronger than ever. We wrap up with a guided exercise to help you anchor into self-trust and a few key takeaways to help you shift your mindset around uncertainty. Let's lean into the messy middle, release perfectionism, and remind ourselves that the unknown is where all the magic happens. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How motherhood (and life!) constantly invites us to embrace the unknown Why perfectionism holds us back and how to release it The power of trusting yourself through uncertainty A guided breathwork exercise to help you cultivate self-trust Three actionable takeaways to help you move forward with confidence 3 Key Takeaways: Practice Presence: Shift your focus from controlling the outcome to fully showing up in the moment. Reframe Self-Doubt: Instead of thinking, “I don't know enough,” remind yourself, “I am learning as I go.” Lean into Trust: Ask yourself, “Where in my life am I waiting for certainty instead of taking the next step?” Links & Resources: Follow me on Instagram: @brittnyking_ Join my 6-week Breathwork Integration Coaching Series to dive deeper into self-trust and transformation. DM me for details! Share your reflections with me! Send a voice note, DM, or tag me on social media—I'd love to hear from you. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Let's Connect: If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you! Screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram, or send me a DM with your biggest takeaway. And if you haven't already, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show—it helps more people find their way to alignment.

Send us a textIn this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of If You Liked This... Then Read That.  And we're doing it memoir style!  For each memoir we have a  selection that we think is the perfect compliment. We're going to bring you several pairings and we hope that something will strike your fancy! Featured Books:Outofshapeworthlessloser by Gracie Gold (LP) - The Favorites by Layne Fargo (LH)Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten (LP) - Go To Dinners: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten (LH)From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough (LP) - Colton Gentry's Third Act: A Novel by Jeff Zentner (LH)Additional Books That Go Along with Our Stack:If You Liked: Outofshapeworthlessloser and The Favorites...Then Read:Tessa and Scott: Our Journey from Childhood Dream to Gold by Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir, Steve Milton and David PelletierFrom Lukov with Love by Mariana ZapataIf You Liked: Be Ready When the Luck Happens and Go To Dinners...Then Read:World Travel: An Irreverent Guide by Anthony Bourdain and Laurie WooleverKitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan StradalIf You Liked: From Here to the Great Unknown and Colton Gentry's Third Act...Then Read:Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones by Dolly PartonGrown by TIffany D. JacksonWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

“Caretaker” 30th-anniversary reflections In pursuit of Maquis rebels, the starship Voyager is pulled across the galaxy and quickly becomes entangled in local affairs. Captain Kathryn Janeway and rebel leader Chakotay, whose ship was also snagged by the entity known as the Caretaker, join forces as they look for a way back to Federation space. But first they must rescue missing crew members with the help of an odd merchant and his girlfriend. Once everyone has been safely returned, Janeway is faced with a difficult decision: take her crew home and abandon a world in need or destroy the Caretaker and strand Voyager 70,000 light years from the Federation. In this episode of To The Journey, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing bring back our dedicated Voyager podcast in honor of the 30th-anniversary and kick off a retrospective that will take you through all of the series, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Caretaker” as well as the development of the show and its premise. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Connecting with Voyager (00:04:18) The Premise (00:15:28) Exploring the Great Unknown (00:23:05) Giving Themselves an Out (00:32:42) Getting to Know the Characters (00:39:15) Kate Mulgrew Saves the Day (00:50:34) The Prime Directive vs. Federation Ideals (00:57:27) Final Thoughts and Ratings (01:04:54) Closing (01:11:14) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

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Welcome Back! We're so glad you're here for another episode of our book club series. This week, Michelle and I are diving into another powerful and thought-provoking book, and we can't wait to share our thoughts with you. As always, we'll sprinkle in some fun and laughter because, let's face it, life can be messy and unpredictable—but that's what makes it beautiful. Take a moment to grab your coffee, tea, or favorite drink (Michelle's been sipping on soda while I've been stretching out my "super skinny" Caramelicious from Scooters over several days). Let's settle in and talk books, faith, and everything in between. Book Club Overview: This week's focus is The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. Last week, we discussed From Here to the Great Unknown, and next week, we'll dive into The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires. The transition from a Christian inspirational memoir to a quirky vampire-themed novel feels like emotional whiplash, but that's part of the fun, right? Expect some laughs and deep conversations as we navigate these very different genres. Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/thehidingplace-bookclub2 Thanks for joining! **Not intended to be therapy or replace therapy - If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources: General Resources National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ About AA: https://www.aa.org/ Tami West, PhD Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life's challenges. Connect with me: https://www.tamiwest.com/ facebook.com/tamiwestseminars   tamiwest@tamiwest.com

This sounds like a fever dream, but Gwyneth Paltrow’s infamous ski trial has been turned into a musical and we need to talk about it. And Vanity Fair has released a scandalous new cover story about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, which the couple refused to be part of and once you know the backstory, you’ll understand why.Plus, we attended the premiere of the new movie A Great Unknown, and as we unpack Timothee Chalamet’s bizarre promotional strategy for the film, we also need to have a throw-down fight about whether or not it was any good.Divorce rumours, an awkward interview and Meghan Markle's return to Instagram.There's an art to hating Meghan Markle. THE END BITSListen:One Lie You'll Hear About Meghan Markle This Week & The New Sean 'Diddy' Combs AllegationsThe Leaked Blake Lively Message That Changes Her Legal BattleBlake Lively Is About To Be ‘Sued Into Oblivion’ By Justin BaldoniThe Blake Lively Smear Campaign UnpackedRead: Divorce rumours, an awkward interview and Meghan Markle's return to Instagram.There's an art to hating Meghan Markle. Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH:The Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Kimberley Braddish Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up as the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, and the daughter of Lisa Marie came with blessings and burdens.Riley Keough opens up to Kate and Oliver about her generational legacy and the tragedies that made her who she is today.Plus, more on the private memories she shares in her new book "From Here to the Great Unknown."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on From the Front Porch, it's a Literary Therapy session! Our literary Frasier Crane, Annie, is back to answer more of your reading questions and dilemmas. If you have a question you would like Annie to answer in a future episode, you can leave us a voicemail here. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search “Episode 512”) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Play for Me by Libby Hubscher A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter The Life Council by Laura Tremaine Begin Again by Helly Acton Limelight by Amy Poeppel Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel The Second Ending by Michelle Hoffman If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook Now You See Us by Balli Kaur Jaswal Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs by Heather Lende Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe Live from New York by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost I'll BeThere for You by Kelsey Miller The Office by Andy Greene Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Dark Matter by Blake Crouch The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Kill Show by Daniel Sweren-Becker The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker (unavailable to order) The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue Leaving by Roxana Robinson It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway by Elizabeth Passarella (unavailable to order) Congratulations! The Best Is Over by R. Eric Thomas I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist Nobody Will Tell You This But Me by Bess Kalb From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop Taste by Stanley Tucci From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.

Welome! Hi, friends! Today we're diving into Lisa Marie Presley's book From Here to the Great Unknown. Michelle is taking the lead on this episode, but I just finished the book on Audible a couple of days ago and absolutely loved it. We'll explore the heart-wrenching yet beautiful journey of Lisa Marie's life, her relationships, and the legacy she left behind. Stick around until the end because we'll be sharing some exciting updates on the upcoming books in our mini book club series. Hint: Our next read is The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. It's a bit longer, so we encourage you to start soon! Find out more in the show notes at: https://www.tamiwest.com/post/bookclub-1-lisamariepresley Thanks for joining! **Not intended to be therapy or replace therapy - If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources: General Resources National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ About AA: https://www.aa.org/ Tami West, PhD Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life's challenges. Connect with me: https://www.tamiwest.com/ facebook.com/tamiwestseminars tamiwest@tamiwest.com

Reading about the first travel through the Grand Canyon … and thinking about our own lives as journeys into the unknown.

We're sharing our top book recommendations for your summer reading, including celebrity memoirs and new releases from viral authors.Plus, we dive into the stories behind Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir and Prince Harry’s Spare, exploring 2024's most talked-about reads.THE END BITSBook reccomendations: From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley Spare by Prince Harry People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers, Happy Place and Funny Story by Emily Henry Margot's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Eggshell Skull, Beauty, Who Gets to Be Smart and The Work by Bri Lee. Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner Find The Spill podcast on Instagram here.Listen:A Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. A Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time. A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter by clicking here. Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH:Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! WANT MORE?If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back! Today, Michelle and I are so excited to share something new—a book club! We're diving into stories that inspire and impact us, blending fun and learning along the way. We're starting with two very different books: Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough's From Here to the Great Unknown and Corrie Ten Boom's The Hiding Place. We'll be talking about the lessons these books taught us, how they've influenced our perspectives, and how they might resonate with you. Whether you're a bookworm, audiobook lover, or just curious, we'd love for you to join us on this journey! We want you to have time to read or listen to the book if you'd like, but even if you don't please join us. We'll explain the basic plot, and the lessons will be powerful. Show notes with links at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/page-turners-and-life-changers-lessons-from-our-favorite-books Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/page-turners-and-life-changers-lessons-from-our-favorite-books Thanks for joining! **Not intended to be therapy or replace therapy - If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources: General Resources National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ About AA: https://www.aa.org/ Tami West, PhD Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life's challenges. Connect with me: https://www.tamiwest.com/ facebook.com/tamiwestseminars   tamiwest@tamiwest.com

Buy Lisa Marie and Riley's book hereBuy Priscilla Presley's book Elvis and Me hereFollow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah PodcastVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: "Promenade" themeBuy Wendi's booksI'm Wearing Tunics NowGinger Mancino, Kid ComedianSocksWendi's SubstackBuy Ann's bookListen to Your MotherMariana's SubstackIf you would like to get in touch with us, to recommend a memwah for us to read, to give us feedback or to declare undying love (non-creepy only, please!), email us at memwahpodcast@gmail.comIf you enjoy this podcast- and know what's good for you, please rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! And give us a shout out on social media and maybe do some skywriting to tell others about the podcast!Merci!Links to books are affiliate links. If you click and buy the book, we may get some money- but the price you pay will be the same.

The Stuph File Program Featuring James Clarke & Daniel Shepherd, directors of SUNRAY: Fallen Soldier; Rodney L. Carpentier, author of Our Lady Of The Overlook; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download James Clarke & Daniel Shepherd are the directors of the film SUNRAY: Fallen Soldier. It's an action thriller that deals with the military that's written, directed, produced, edited and acted by former Royal Marines. Rodney L. Carpentier is an actual police officer who has written a cop mystery thriller called Our Lady Of The Overlook. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week's reviewed title is From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough (Random House, $42).You can also read Stuart's reviews in The Montreal Times and his articles in The Main. This week's guest slate is presented by Thom Bowers, a voice artist, musician & podcaster. He's also one of the hosts of The Spoon, one of my favourite podcasts.

Solo book review on From Here to the Great Unknown Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley and her daughter Riley Keough. I gave it a 5 out of 5 star rating. Let me know if you read it and what your thoughts are.

On Episode #138 I share my favorite reads and audiobook listens from 2024 as well as some favorite backlist titles I read this past year. Watch me recommend books on The Mark Thompson Show. Win a copy of Guilt and Ginataan. Click here to enter. Closes Thursday, January 2nd, 2024. Read Faces in the Crowd by Valeria Luisella with me on Substack starting January 6th. Books Recommended:Clean by Alia Trabucco ZeranStill Life With Remorse by Maira KalmanMartyr! by Kaveh AkbarJames by Percival EverettThe Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer CroftBear by Julia PhillipsThe God of the Woods by Liz MoorePeggy by Rebecca GodfreyThe Wedding People by Alison EspachAudiobooks Recommended:Long Island by Colm ToibinMother Doll by Katya ApekinaThe Sleepwalkers by Scarlett Thomas This Strange Eventful History by Claire MessudBacklist Recommended:Horse by Geraldine BrooksJackie by Dawn TrippAusterlitz by W.G. SebaldSay Nothing by Patrick Radden KeefeBriefly, A Delicious Life by Nell StevensCutting for Stone by Abraham VergheseThe Berry Pickers by Amanda PetersWhale Fall by Elizabeth O'ConnorThe Empusium by Olga TokarczukOther Books Mentioned:From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley et alSupport the showGet your Books Are My People coffee mug here!I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

372. The Presley Family Legacy with Riley Keough Glennon, Abby, and Amanda sit down with Riley Keough to explore her journey through love, loss, and healing within her family. Riley talks about co-authoring her mother Lisa Marie Presley's memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir, which recounts Lisa Marie's life as the daughter of Elvis Presley, her career, her own family, and everything in between. Riley also shares how she is finding purpose and strength amidst profound loss. Discover: -The unfinished family work Riley is closing for her mother and grandfather -The way Riley's experience loving people with addictions and grief shaped her understanding of love and resilience -How Riley names the profound sadness and generational trauma within her family -The inherent conflict between Lisa Marie and her mom, and how Riley finds compassion for them both. On Riley: Riley Keough is an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Independent Spirit Award–nominated actress. She is known for her work in Daisy Jones & the Six, Zola, and more. She also co-directed War Pony (2022), and cofounded the production company Felix Culpa with Gina Gammell. She is the eldest daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and sole trustee of Graceland. Her new book - From Here to the Great Unknown—written in both Lisa Marie's and Riley's voices, a mother and daughter communicating—from this world to the one beyond—as they try to heal each other – is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.golongtd.comThe Detroit Lions lost far more than a football game to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Ford Field.Twenty-one players are now on injured reserve, and that number will likely grow to 22. It doesn't sound good for running back David Montgomery playing again this season. In a 48-42 loss, Montgomery (MCL), Carlton Davis (jaw) and Alim McNeill (knee) all went down. So… what now?The Lions found ways to keep winning when their best defensive player Aidan Hutchinson — a DPOY-level talent — was lost for the season. With three regular-season games left, they're grab-bagging like never before. McNeill (profiled here) and Montgomery (here) have been vital organs to Dan Campbell's team. In line for the No. 1 seed, these Lions are in danger of falling. Here on the Ty & Bob Pod, your NFC North-centric show each week, we examine everything in detail. Hall of Fame scribe Bob McGinn has been closely watching the film of all Lion replacement players all season long. He believes panic is warranted. Still, Campbell is already doing his best via an impassioned radio hit to rally his troops. Back to eating “molded bread,” these Lions face their greatest test yet in 2024. We've got a loaded episode for you. After plenty of Lions discussion/analysis, we transition into the Green Bay Packers thumping the Seattle Seahawks around the 53-minute mark. It was impressive. Jordan Love is playing mistake-free football, and his playmakers are stepping up. Defensively, the pass rush is coming alive.McGinn believes the Packers have the best shot at making the Super Bowl out of all three NFC North clubs, and explains why.You'll want to stick around for his weekly “McGinn Memory” segment. One decade later, we relive the most absurd football game of a generation: Green Bay's NFC Championship loss to the Seahawks. We all remember Brandon Bostick's flub — an unforgivable error to many teammates — but I pointed the finger at Mike McCarthy's passive approach then (and now) and McGinn puts that loss on the MVP Aaron Rodgers, whom he calls “the most overrated quarterback I've seen” on the pod. And of course, we recap the Minnesota Vikings' 30-12 thrashing the Bears. They've got an opening in the North and Brian Flores' defense has Caleb Williams coiling on the bench.Thank you for listening everyone.Go Long subscribers can access the FULL two hours of NFC North talk. We appreciate you sharing the gift of longform with a loved one this Christmas season.Audio is above. Video is below.

Welcome back to The Pink Cadillacs! This week we talk all things Elvis' 90th Birthday, Lisa Marie Presley's book, our third Pink Cadillac meet-up, and what we've currently been up to. Enjoy this rockin' episode and we hope to see you at Elvis' 90th Birthday! Check out the new Kidrobot Elvis' Stitch: ✨ https://amzn.to/4gcpvcr

Riley Keough is an Emmy nominated actress and producer, starring in hit shows like “Daisy Jones and the Six.” She's also part of one of the most famous families in American Pop culture.  Her mother Lisa Marie Presley asked her to help her write her memoir, then weeks later passed away. Riley decided to finish her mother's memoir using her notes and recordings. Riley sat down with Jenna Bush Hager to chat about what it was like to listen to her mom's personal recordings for the first time, how she filled in the gaps of her mother's story, and what she hopes readers take away from her mother's life.  Riley opens up about her own grief, and how her mother handled grief after the loss of her father, Elvis Presley. Riley also reveals the significance of the title of the memoir ‘From Here to the Great Unknown.” 

  Riley Keough joins Chelsea to talk about loving and losing a non-traditional mother like Lisa Marie Presley, spending time at both Graceland and Neverland Ranch, and why it's good to know where you came from.  Then: A cousin wants to spill the beans about a secret sibling.  A groom-to-be worries that his best friend will drink too much at the wedding.  And a surrogacy gone awry leaves a mom-of-two feeling lost.  * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Riley Keough joins Chelsea to talk about loving and losing a non-traditional mother like Lisa Marie Presley, spending time at both Graceland and Neverland Ranch, and why it's good to know where you came from.  Then: A cousin wants to spill the beans about a secret sibling.  A groom-to-be worries that his best friend will drink too much at the wedding.  And a surrogacy gone awry leaves a mom-of-two feeling lost.  * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the 2024 Netflix documentary about Elvis Presley's 1969 comeback special and his career as a whole. Then we discuss the newly released autobiography of Lisa Marie Presley which was finished after her death with the help of her daughter Riley. We have a PATREON! click on link below to check out the extra content:PatreonPlease SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and give us a 5-star rating and review.We are on Instagram and TikTok @psychlegalpopEmail: psychlegalpoppodcast@gmail.com#elvis #elvispresley #returnoftheking #theking #lisamariepresley #rileykeough #fromheretothegreatunknown #psychology #attorney #therapist #law #lawyer #autobiography #documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered! This week on the podcast, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting Christopher Doyle, who brightened up the winter gloom with his Aussie warmth and charm. He opened up about something we don't talk about enough in the creative industry: The Great Unknown. What is it, exactly? If you haven't tuned in yet, make sure you do. But to give you a taste—it's that constant barrage of brilliant design work online. You're having a great day, feeling good about your work, and then bam, you see something that's so good it stops you in your tracks. Sometimes, it inspires, but other times, it chips away at your confidence. In our chat, Chris offers some great advice to help combat that common feeling. Now, let's move on to this week's creative news. First up, Oxford University Press has announced its Word of the Year for 2024: brain rot. It captures the collective unease over endless scrolling and its impact on mental well-being. Defined as the decline of intellectual sharpness due to an overconsumption of trivial online content, it struck a chord, particularly with younger generations navigating the highs and lows of digital life. In tech news, wearable devices like smartwatches and health rings are making waves in personal health tracking, with proposals for integrating them into NHS care. While they've been praised for encouraging healthier habits, doctors caution against overreliance on these gadgets, reminding us that no device can replace professional diagnostics. Still, the shift towards at-home care keeps the debate alive. Over on LinkedIn, AI-generated writing has quietly become the norm, with more than half of long-form English posts now likely written by AI. While these tools make polished posts a breeze, critics worry about the loss of authenticity. On a platform often dominated by corporate speak, though, it seems the line between human and machine-generated content is getting blurrier—and perhaps, for some, that's okay. In our Spotlight segment, Creative Boom celebrates the resilience and growth of its community in 2024. Illustrator Marloes Devries shared how saying no to misaligned projects led to her best financial year yet while also helping other artists by passing on opportunities. It's a reminder that success isn't just about output; it's about making thoughtful choices and leaning into the support of your community. For our Book of the Week, we're recommending How Life Works by Philip Ball. This fascinating read explores the cutting-edge world of modern biology, from reprogramming cells to redesigning living systems in ways evolution never imagined. It's an inspiring look at how these scientific leaps are reshaping what we know about life—and hinting at what might be possible in the future. Now for our Tip of the Week: as the festive season approaches, managing the end-of-year chaos is key. Ruthless prioritisation is your best friend—focus on what must get done, communicate clear boundaries to clients, and let go of the rest. A little self-care doesn't hurt either. Wrap up strong, and you'll be set to start 2025 on the right foot. Looking ahead, we've got Joseph Parsons joining us on Monday. By day, he's a graphic designer; by night, he's a stand-up comedian about to go on tour with his new gig, Re-designed. Don't miss it—it's bound to be a riot. After Joe, we'll chat with Jessi Brattengeier from The New York Times, and then we'll round off the season with our festive Christmas Special featuring some familiar faces. Until Monday!

This week, The Creative Boom Podcast brings a ray of sunshine with Christopher Doyle, the award-winning founder and creative director of Christopher Doyle & Co., based in Sydney, Australia. Over nearly two decades, Christopher has built an impressive career filled with accolades, global talks, and a reputation for bringing a candid and refreshing perspective to the creative industry. In this episode, Christopher shares his reflections on what he calls "The Great Unknown", an honest exploration of the pressures and challenges facing modern designers today. He speaks openly about the overwhelming nature of constantly being exposed to others' work and the struggle to remain relevant in a fast-paced, youth-driven industry. Christopher sheds light on how social media serves as both a source of inspiration and an anxiety-inducing force, creating a delicate balance between its benefits and drawbacks. Christopher's approach to design is rooted in honesty and transparency, rejecting performative processes in favor of genuine client relationships and adaptable workflows. He explains why staying lean and agile as a small studio can often be more effective, particularly in today's challenging economic climate. Reflecting on his years of experience, he highlights the importance of embracing nostalgia, finding balance in creative work, and fostering a collaborative, open environment that prioritises authenticity over appearances. A key theme in this conversation is the personal growth that comes with experience. While Christopher acknowledges that confidence grows with age, insecurities about one's work never fully disappear. Instead, they fuel the pursuit of excellence and help maintain a balance between anxiety and complacency. Christopher also reflects on his superpower—follow-through—a skill that ensures he delivers on his ideas and brings creative visions to life. Throughout the episode, Christopher shares practical insights, including recent revelations as he approaches his fifth decade. His perspective is an inspiring reminder that honesty and transparency in creativity resonate far more than a polished facade. This episode offers a refreshing and candid take on navigating the complexities of the creative industry while holding onto passion and purpose. Whether you're a designer, a studio leader, or simply curious about the realities of modern creativity, Christopher Doyle's insights are bound to resonate.

Ooh, Girl! First there was Elvis, then Priscilla and along came Lisa Marie. We're recapping Lisa Marie Presley's book "From Here to the Great Unknown" on this week's episode. There are lots of interesting stories from Lisa Marie's life to discuss. We're the perfect companion to your holiday travels!

Today's episode is a total pinch-me moment as we sit down with our OG Dazey and ultimate Mother Daze superfan, the incredible Emmy-nominated Riley Keough! It's a full-circle love fest as we gush over Riley's phenomenal career and dive into shiz like the A-holes who hate kids on planes, Meisner-fueled Mad Max madness, character acting, singing and swinging at Chanel, and the raw duality of birth and death. Riley opens up about the isolation of grief and how co-authoring From Here to the Great Unknown with her mom, Lisa Marie Presley, became a deeply cathartic journey after her passing. We also fangirl over Riley's brilliant balancing act as a mom, producer, and globally celebrated actor—covering everything from Zola to Sarah's fav- Daisy Jones & the Six. Plus, Tez and Riley take a hilarious stroll down Mad Max audition memory lane! This episode is proudly sponsored by StoryWorth, Peloton and Hello Fresh! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer  FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grab a tissue because this one's got me all shook up. Riley Keough filled in the blanks on her late mother, Lisa Marie Presley's memoir and boy oh boy is this the most heart wrenching tag team we've ever read. As the daughter of Elvis Presley and former memoirist Priscilla Presley, and the ex wife of Michael Jackson Lisa Marie's life was like, magical and haunting.  NEW MERCH!!!!!! https://shop.celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ If you want to host a CMBC meetup here's a meetup 101 packet to help you plan! Keep up with all the latest:  https://celebritymemoirbookclub.biz/ Join our Geneva Community to chat with the other worms!!!!  Join the Patreon for new episodes every Thursday! https://www.patreon.com/celebritymemoirbookclub  Follow us on Twitter @cmbc_podcast and Instagram @celebritymemoirbookclub  Art by @adrianne_manpearl and theme song by @ashleesimpsonross Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in October. You get 10% off your books when you order your October Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search “Episode 501” to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt The Barn by Wright Thompson The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak Casket Case by Lauren Evans Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa-Marie Presley and Riley Keough October Reading Recap Bundle - $88 The Barn by Wright Thompson The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found below. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa-Marie Presley and Riley Keough. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.

Halloween is here and the AnchorMOMS are determined not to cancel spooky season in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Speaking of Helene, one writer says the way we experience natural disasters has changed thanks to social media and smart phones. Why those outside of Western North Carolina saw the images in the immediate aftermath of the storm, before those of us directly impacted. And even weeks out, the tourism industry in WNC continues to struggle post Hurricane Helene, especially the region's breweries. How industry leaders are coping and why they're hoping to come out even stronger. Mums the Word:From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie PressleyFind us on Apple Podcast, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to FOLLOW, rate and review!Want more mommy talk? Find us HERE on Facebook!AnchorMoms: The Podcast is a product of WLOS News 13 of Asheville, N.C.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's ep. kicks off with an epic Tennis Report: Tennis lesson at a park on the craziest street in America. It was nuts! The ladies discuss how Kmart was doing the most back in the day with their blue light specials. Space Junk Report: Amy saw the Northern Lights! Animal Report: Are you a Moo Deng fan or a Pesto Stan? The penguin's dad's name is Blake? Amy catches us up on the Golden Bachelorette and Dancing with the Stars. The men in the house are having an amazing bromance. Why are there bunkbeds in the mansion? Amy reviews the book From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and her daughter Riley Keough. Five out of five bookmarks! 

Before her sudden death in 2023, Lisa Marie Presley was working on a memoir with the help of her eldest daughter, Riley Keough. After her passing, Riley took it upon herself to finish her mother's project, relying on hours of audio tapes that Lisa Marie left behind. The result is the posthumous memoir “From Here to the Great Unknown,” which looks at what it's like to grow up in the whirlwind of celebrity around Elvis Presley and Graceland. Riley joins Tom Power to explain why she felt so strongly about finishing her mother's story, plus, she reflects her own legacy as Elvis' eldest granddaughter.

Send us a textIn this episode Leslie finds her niche within a genre, and Laura finds her groove with a reading goal.  We're talking about a stack of fabulous Memoirs!  Plus, we'll share a Book in Hand.  It's Memoir Mania!Featured Books:This Country: Searching for Home in (Very) Rural America by Navied Mahdavian (LH)Yes Please by Amy Poehler (LH)From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough (LP)The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop (LP)Book in HandHera by Jennifer Saint (LH)Books and Podcast Mentioned in This EpisodeEveryone Loved It But Me PodcastAriadne by Jennifer SaintElektra by Jennifer Saint Atalanta by Jennifer SaintAdditional Books That Go Along with Our StackKnow My Name by Chanel MillerMaybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori GottliebIs Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? By Mindy KalingAll But My Life by Gerda Weissmann KleinBossypants by Tina FeyWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, was working on a memoir when she died in 2023. In From Here to the Great Unknown, actor Riley Keough details her mother's unusual life in Graceland. She also talks about grief and her own time at Neverland Ranch. Maureen Corrigan reviews the novel Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner. Subscribe to Fresh Air's weekly newsletter and get highlights from the show, gems from the archive, and staff recommendations. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Richies, it's another busy week in Hollywood and we got you covered. First up, we dig into all the divorce rumors surrounding Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori. (Are they really splitting up? And is Kanye actually moving to Tokyo?) And then in some more somber news, Riley Keough is opening up about the death of her mom Lisa Marie Presley, and how she helped finish her posthumously released memoir, “From Here to the Great Unknown.” She also reveals the shocking way her mother mourned the loss of her son, Benjamin. And we've also got details on the interview Jennifer Lopez did with comedian, Nikki Glaser. It's the first one she's done since she filed for divorce from Ben Affleck. JLo talks all about being single, getting online hate, and cancelling her tour. Buckle up, Richies. We got a lot to say.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Riley Keough joins to discuss the process of completing her mother, Lisa Marie Presley's, From Here to the Great Unknown. Also, Jordin Sparks and Johnny Weir talk about teaming up for their new competition show, ‘Roller Jam,' and square off in a cake decorating competition.

MUSIC Limp Bizkit has filed suit against Universal Music Group, claiming that the company has withheld a figure that's almost hard to believe -- $200-million. Creed's Scott Stap will make his Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville on October 23rd when he duets with Dorothy, singing his song, "If These Walls Could Talk". Maynard James Keenan of Tool and his wife Jennifer have moved their Puscifer Store to Cottonwood, Arizona from nearby Jerome and are reopening with a new name, Queen B Vinyl Cafe. The store will now feature live music and house a record store, barber shop, ramen house, coffee roaster and a wine bar that serves wine from Maynard's Caduceus Cellars. The store's grand opening is on October 23rd. Carrie Underwood apparently made $1 million every time the theme song from NBC's "Sunday Night Football" played last season. And, she said she records the whole season all at once. Sunday night belongs to Carrie Underwood! The country singer always kicks off the broadcast with her rendition of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," but when members of the Cowboys and - Steelers were asked to sing along, it went about as well as one might expect Listening to Metal could make you more dangerous, according to a new poll of 2,000 people. Metal heads are more likely to honk at other drivers, run red lights, get into major crashes, and get DUIs than fans of other musical genres. But they're only fourth on the list of drivers likely to get road rage. R&B and Soul fans were the most prone to road rage, followed by Rap, and then EDM listeners. TV In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Louis' own, Jenna Fischer revealed that she beat the disease. In an Instagram post, she said she was diagnosed last December, but after surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, she's now cancer-free and "feeling great." MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: RIP: Longtime character actor Nicholas Pryor passed away. You may remember him from "Risky Business", "Less Than Zero", "Airplane!", "Halloween Kills", or "Beverly Hills 90210".  MISC  Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir came out yesterday with the help of her daughter Riley Keough. It's called "From Here to the Great Unknown". In it, Lisa Marie reveals how she kept her son Benjamin's body on dry ice at her home for TWO MONTHS.   AND FINALLY With Ann and Nancy Wilson back on the road as Heart, Liam and Noel Gallagher reuniting next year as Oasis, and Alex Van Halen publishing a book this month titled Brothers about him and his late brother Eddie, Goldmine magazine has compiled a list of "The Top 20 Sibling Acts, Ranked". The rest of the list is as follows: 1) Angus and Malcolm Young – AC/DC 2) Alex and Eddie Van Halen – Van Halen 3) The Beach Boys (Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson).... Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams > Check out King Scott's band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MUSICLimp Bizkit has filed suit against Universal Music Group, claiming that the company has withheld a figure that's almost hard to believe -- $200-million.Creed's Scott Stap will make his Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville on October 23rd when he duets with Dorothy, singing his song, "If These Walls Could Talk". Maynard James Keenan of Tool and his wife Jennifer have moved their Puscifer Store to Cottonwood, Arizona from nearby Jerome and are reopening with a new name, Queen B Vinyl Cafe. The store will now feature live music and house a record store, barber shop, ramen house, coffee roaster and a wine bar that serves wine from Maynard's Caduceus Cellars. The store's grand opening is on October 23rd.Carrie Underwood apparently made $1 million every time the theme song from NBC's "Sunday Night Football" played last season. And, she said she records the whole season all at once. Sunday night belongs to Carrie Underwood! The country singer always kicks off the broadcast with her rendition of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," but when members of the Cowboys and - Steelers were asked to sing along, it went about as well as one might expectListening to Metal could make you more dangerous, according to a new poll of 2,000 people. Metal heads are more likely to honk at other drivers, run red lights, get into major crashes, and get DUIs than fans of other musical genres. But they're only fourth on the list of drivers likely to get road rage. R&B and Soul fans were the most prone to road rage, followed by Rap, and then EDM listeners.TVIn honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Louis' own, Jenna Fischer revealed that she beat the disease. In an Instagram post, she said she was diagnosed last December, but after surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, she's now cancer-free and "feeling great."MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:RIP: Longtime character actor Nicholas Pryor passed away. You may remember him from "Risky Business", "Less Than Zero", "Airplane!", "Halloween Kills", or "Beverly Hills 90210". MISC Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir came out yesterday with the help of her daughter Riley Keough. It's called "From Here to the Great Unknown". In it, Lisa Marie reveals how she kept her son Benjamin's body on dry ice at her home for TWO MONTHS.  AND FINALLYWith Ann and Nancy Wilson back on the road as Heart, Liam and Noel Gallagher reuniting next year as Oasis, and Alex Van Halen publishing a book this month titled Brothers about him and his late brother Eddie, Goldmine magazine has compiled a list of "The Top 20 Sibling Acts, Ranked".The rest of the list is as follows: 1) Angus and Malcolm Young – AC/DC 2) Alex and Eddie Van Halen – Van Halen 3) The Beach Boys (Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson).... Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams > Check out King Scott's band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts discuss allegations from Bob Woodward's latest book about the former president's ties to Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin and whether relationships can survive family expectations as the new show "Nobody Wants This" sparks debate. Riley Keough, daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and granddaughter of Elvis Presley, opens up about fulfilling her late mother's wish to share the story of her life by completing her memoir, "From Here to the Great Unknown." Sheryl Lee Ralph joins “The View” to discuss why she is rallying for Vice President Kamala Harris and shares her message to voters. Plus, she reflects on feedback she hears from fans about "Abbott Elementary" ahead of the new season premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we dive into some of our most anticipated book releases of October 2024! From gripping thrillers to heartwarming romances, we're sharing our top picks that you won't want to miss. Get ready to update your TBR with the hottest new titles that are sure to spark your interest. Tune in and discover your next favorite read! Titles mentioned in this episode: Interviews:   House of Elephants by Claribel A. Ortega  Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter (Sequel to Better Than the Movies)  Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune and Daniel Henning  Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney    Emma's Picks:   The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak (October 8)   Best Hex Ever by Nadia El-Fassi   The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins   Spectacular by Stephanie Garber  The Great When by Alan Moore  The House at Watch Hill by Karen Marie Moning  Heir by Sabaa Tahir   From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley, Riley Keough  Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth   Bloodguard by Cecy Robson  If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkens  The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle    Joe's Picks:   The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates  Model Home by Rivers Solomon  Memorials by Richard Chizmar  The Universe in Verse by Maria Popova  Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten  The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski  The Restaurant of Lost Recipes by Hisashi Kashiwai  Killer House Party by Lily Anderson  The Bitter End by Alexa Donne  Thief of the Heights by Son M and Robin Yao  The Terrifying Tales of Vivian Vance by Joshua Ulrich  Side Quest by Samuel Sattin and Steenz  Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: https://plotthreadsshop.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend marks the official start of autumn, so what better time to take a peek at the fall books we're most excited to read? On this week's episode, Gilbert Cruz chats with Joumana Khatib and Anna Dubenko about the upcoming season of reading and the books on the horizon that they're looking forward to most eagerly.Books mentioned in this week's episode:“Intermezzo,” by Sally Rooney“Playground,” by Richard Powers“Sonny Boy: A Memoir,” by Al Pacino“Cher: The Memoir, Part One,” by Cher“The Sequel,” by Jean Hanff Korelitz“Be Ready When the Luck Happens,” by Ina Garten“We Solve Murders,” by Richard Osman“Creation Lake,” by Rachel Kushner“V13: Chronicle of a Trial,” by Emmanuel Carrère“Absolution,” by Jeff VanderMeer“Lazarus Man,” by Richard Price“Rejection,” by Tony Tulathimutte“Colored Television,” by Danzy Senna“Health and Safety,” by Emily Witt“Patriot: A Memoir,” by Alexei Navalny“The Message,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates“The Serviceberry,” by Robin Wall Kimmerer“Revenge of the Tipping Point,” by Malcolm Gladwell“From Here to the Great Unknown,” by Lisa Marie Presley“The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” by Haruki Murakami