Podcasts about great wall

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado por qué el mercado automovilístico más grande del mundo parece vivir de espaldas a la competición? China fabrica y vende cerca de 30 millones de coches anuales, domina el sector eléctrico y la producción mundial de baterías, pero su presencia histórica en la Fórmula 1, las 24 Horas de Le Mans o el Mundial de Rallyes ha sido prácticamente nula. En este vídeo destapamos el gran misterio del automovilismo en China y analizamos por qué sus marcas no aplican la clásica receta de "ganar el domingo para vender el lunes". Para entender esta desconexión, hay que remontarse a los inicios. Las carreras en China no nacieron de la afición popular o la rebeldía individual, sino que fueron importadas. Desde el histórico Gran Premio de Macao en 1954, pasando por el Circuito de Zhuhai en 1996, hasta la faraónica construcción del Circuito de Shanghái en 2004. Estas infraestructuras respondían más al deseo estatal de proyectar una imagen de hipermodernidad al exterior que a una demanda real de los conductores locales. A nivel sociológico, la barrera es inmensa. Mientras en Occidente la pasión por el motor es generacional, en la China de los años 70 y 80 la propiedad privada de un coche era casi un concepto de ciencia ficción; el medio de transporte nacional era la bicicleta. A esto se le suma la política del hijo único, que convertía el destinar los ahorros familiares a un deporte peligroso y económicamente ruinoso en un tabú inaceptable. Si añadimos el altísimo coste del suelo urbano, construir circuitos de karts para fomentar una cantera desde la base es hoy un suicidio financiero. Pero el mayor obstáculo para los jóvenes apasionados del motor es burocrático: el temido código 1087. Esta estricta ley castiga severamente las modificaciones vehiculares. Instalar suspensiones deportivas o cambiar un tubo de escape supone la inmovilización inmediata del vehículo. Esto obliga a los pocos entusiastas a vivir en la clandestinidad, haciendo imposible la creación de una masa crítica de pilotos amateur. En el ámbito corporativo, la ausencia de las todopoderosas marcas chinas en las competiciones tradicionales se debe a un pragmatismo absoluto. Su expansión global ha coincidido de pleno con la era del vehículo eléctrico y el software. A un gigante de la automoción moderna no le interesa gastar fortunas en el automovilismo de combustión para demostrar su fiabilidad; prefieren invertir esos recursos en abaratar y mejorar sus coches de calle. Aun así, cuando encuentran un escaparate mediático rentable, rompen sus propias reglas. Han demostrado la dureza de sus todoterrenos en el Rally Dakar con marcas como Chery y Great Wall; han revolucionado los rallyes nacionales con el híbrido BYD Qin; y han dejado clara su superioridad en la era de los electrones al ganar la temporada inaugural de la Fórmula E con NIO. En circuitos de asfalto, la marca Lynk & Co (del grupo Geely) rompió los esquemas al dominar el Campeonato Mundial de Turismos (WTCR). A nivel de pilotos, la gran excepción que ha logrado derribar este inmenso muro asiático es Zhou Guanyu, quien tuvo que emigrar a Europa desde niño para medirse en el karting occidental y finalmente hacer historia en 2022 como el primer piloto chino oficial a tiempo completo en la Fórmula 1. Aunque cuentan con dinero y recursos infinitos, hoy por hoy la competición no forma parte del ADN de la cultura automotriz china. Para sus mandatarios y corporaciones, la palabra perder no existe.

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Dani and EmKay break down the final regular season Golden Trail event and the second of three Asia-based Golden Trail World Series races at the Jinshanling Great Wall Trail Race in China. They cover top contenders on both the women's and men's sides, and how the course profile could shape the podiums.Dani and EmKay also give a recap of last week's race in Japan, Skyrunner World Championships and the Pikes Peak races and looking ahead to Mammoth Trailfest. If you want to support the pod - here's how

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Moonlit Adventures: Discovering Hidden Gems at the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-09-19-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在秋天的一个清晨，梅和金站在中国长城的一段上。En: On a clear autumn morning, Mei and Jin stood on a section of the Great Wall of China.Zh: 长城在阳光下闪烁，周围的山脉在薄薄的云下显得格外壮观。En: The Great Wall shimmered under the sunshine, while the surrounding mountains looked especially majestic beneath a thin veil of clouds.Zh: 微风轻轻地吹着，带来落叶的清香。En: A gentle breeze blew, carrying the crisp scent of fallen leaves.Zh: 今天是中秋节，他们决定利用这个机会来一次特别的长城之旅。En: Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and they decided to take this opportunity for a special trip to the Great Wall.Zh: 梅说，“金，我们去看看那些游客不常去的地方吧。一定会很漂亮！”En: Mei said, "Jin, let's go to those places that tourists don't often visit. They must be beautiful!"Zh: 金皱了皱眉，“我觉得还是待在这里比较好，安全第一，我们晚上还要赶回去过节呢。”En: Jin frowned, “I think it's better to stay here; safety comes first, and we need to head back for the festival tonight.”Zh: 梅眼中闪烁着探险的光芒，“金，相信我，一定很值得。这可能是我们难忘的经历。”En: Mei's eyes gleamed with the spirit of adventure, “Jin, trust me, it will be worth it. This might be an unforgettable experience for us.”Zh: 金虽然有些犹豫，但看到梅如此兴奋，不忍心拒绝。En: Although Jin was a bit hesitant, seeing Mei so excited, he couldn't bear to refuse.Zh: 他叹了口气，“好吧，我跟你一起去。不过，我们一定要小心。”En: He sighed, "Alright, I'll go with you. But, we must be careful."Zh: 两人开始沿着长城的小径走，渐渐驶离游客的喧嚣。En: The two started along a path on the Great Wall, gradually moving away from the bustling tourists.Zh: 路变得越来越陡峭，金不断提醒梅注意脚下的石块。En: The path became increasingly steep, and Jin kept reminding Mei to watch out for the stones underfoot.Zh: 天空逐渐变暗，山间浮动着一层淡蓝色的薄雾。En: The sky gradually darkened as a light blue mist floated among the mountains.Zh: “我们要不会是走错路了？”金环顾四周，有些不安。En: "Could we have taken the wrong path?" Jin looked around, feeling a bit uneasy.Zh: 就在这时，云层裂开，一轮明月高悬在天上，En: Just then, the clouds parted, revealing a bright moon hanging high in the sky.Zh: 银色的月光洒在长城上，像蒙上一层温柔的面纱。En: The silver moonlight draped over the Great Wall, as if covered with a gentle veil.Zh: 月饼圆满，像极了今晚的这轮月亮。En: The mooncakes were round, just like tonight's moon.Zh: “看，金！”梅眼中充满了惊喜，“这才是真正的中秋夜景啊！”En: “Look, Jin!” Mei's eyes were filled with delight, “This is the true Mid-Autumn night view!”Zh: 金也禁不住露出微笑，“是啊，真的很美，难道这就是我们该见证的景象。”En: Jin couldn't help but smile, "Yes, it's really beautiful. Perhaps this is the scene we were meant to witness."Zh: 在月光的引领下，他们顺利找到了回去的大路。En: Guided by the moonlight, they successfully found their way back to the main road.Zh: 回到人群中，他们心中的惊喜仍在荡漾。En: As they returned to the crowd, the joy in their hearts still lingered.Zh: 梅说，“谢谢你愿意和我一起冒险，今天实在太美好了。”En: Mei said, “Thank you for being willing to take this adventure with me; today was truly wonderful.”Zh: 金则轻轻点点头，“我也感谢你，让我看到不同的风景，En: Jin nodded gently, “I also thank you, for showing me a different view.Zh: 有时候，冒险也是一种温柔的冒险。”En: Sometimes, an adventure can also be a gentle adventure.”Zh: 在那之后，两人更加欣赏彼此，明白生活需要平衡与冒险的融合。En: After that, the two appreciated each other even more, understanding that life requires a blend of balance and adventure.Zh: 他们懂得，真正的美好，在于彼此的理解与支持。En: They realized that true beauty lies in mutual understanding and support. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋天majestic: 壮观veil: 面纱breeze: 微风festival: 节日opportunity: 机会adventure: 探险hesitant: 犹豫refuse: 拒绝path: 小径bustling: 喧嚣steep: 陡峭remind: 提醒underfoot: 脚下uneasy: 不安moonlight: 月光drape: 洒lingered: 荡漾delight: 惊喜scene: 景象witness: 见证appreciate: 欣赏mutual: 彼此understanding: 理解support: 支持clouds: 云reveal: 裂开moon: 月亮blend: 融合balance: 平衡

This episode is sponsored by EMXETF.comKevin T. Carter joins Kyle to talk about TGRZ, the China AI LLM Tigers ETF, and why China's role in the AI trade may be much bigger than most U.S. investors realize.Kevin breaks down the AI market as a five-layer stack: electricity, chips, data centers, models, and applications. From there, he explains why TGRZ is focused on the model layer, where Chinese open-weight AI models like DeepSeek, Kimi K3, GLM, and Qwen are increasingly competing with U.S. models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others.The conversation also gets into one of the biggest surprises from the episode: how differently China and the U.S. appear to view AI adoption. Kevin points to public sentiment around AI being roughly 80% favorable in China versus about 20% in the U.S., and Kyle explores whether that difference in adoption could matter as much as the technology itself.They also discuss Jack Ma, Alibaba, the blocked Ant IPO, and why Kevin believes some of the risks investors associate with China are more complicated (and possibly more overblown) than the headlines suggest.The episode closes with a look at AI infrastructure, data centers, power demand, underwater and space-based compute, and the broader question of whether AI destroys jobs, creates new ones, or does some combination of both.As always, none of this is investment advice. TGRZ is speculative and volatile. Do your own research, understand the risks, and make sure any investment fits your own strategy.Learn more at EMXETF.com.Chapter Timestamps:00:00 — Cold Open: Why Chinese AI Models Are Different00:35 — Introduction: Rethinking the AI Race01:40 — TGRZ and What It Takes to Launch an ETF04:03 — The Five-Layer AI Stack06:25 — The Emerging Market “Mag Three”: Samsung, Hynix, and TSMC07:34 — Why TGRZ Focuses on the AI Model Layer08:03 — DeepSeek and the Cost Question10:58 — What Open-Weight AI Actually Means13:14 — Alibaba, Qwen, and China's AI Ecosystem15:23 — Why U.S. Startups Are Using Chinese AI Models19:10 — Jack Ma, Ant IPO, and China Risk27:42 — TGRZ Volatility and Future EMXETF AI Products29:36 — Data Centers, Power Demand, and AI Infrastructure33:54 — AI Sentiment: China's 80% Favorable vs. the U.S. at 20%36:50 — AI, Jobs, ATMs, Radiology, and What Comes Next40:08 — EMXETF.com, TGRZ Risk, and Closing ThoughtsSponsors:For more than 20 years, the EMXETF team has been focused on technology and innovation across Emerging Markets. Today, we believe artificial intelligence represents the next major chapter of that growth story. From advanced semiconductors and AI infrastructure to models, applications and digital platforms, Emerging Markets are playing an increasingly important role in the global AI ecosystem. EMXETF combines our deep experience in these markets with focused research to give investors targeted exposure to the companies helping shape the future of AI.Kevin:‍ ‍Kevin T. Carter is the Founder & Chief Investment Officer of EMXETF. While he considers himself an active “value” investor first and foremost, he has collaborated with Princeton economist and indexing legend, Dr. Burton Malkiel, for more than 20 years. Their work together began in 1999 with the development of eInvesting, a pioneer firm in fractional share brokerage that was acquired by ETRADE in 2000. In 2002 they founded Active Index Advisors, a pioneer in so-called “direct indexing” that was acquired by Natixis Asset Management in 2005. In 2006, their efforts turned to China and Emerging Markets with Dr. Malkiel's publishing of “Investment Strategies to Exploit Economic Growth in China” and the subsequent book From Wall Street to the Great Wall. Working with Guggenheim Partners, they launched several China focused ETFs on the NYSE.China AI Tigers ETF: TGRZChina AI Research ReportConnect with Kevin on LinkedInAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Note for Listeners: This episode contains explicit language and conversation about sex and sexual pleasure. Listener discretion is advised.What if the best sex of your life is still ahead of you?In this episode of Coming Out and Beyond, Anne-Marie Zanzal and dating coach Barbara Rowlandson sit down with Susan Bratton, the intimacy expert to millions and one of the most prolific and widely read sex educators in the world. Susan has spent more than two decades teaching the kind of sex education most of us were never given, the kind rooted in pleasure rather than shame or silence, and she brings all of it to this conversation with warmth, science, and a whole lot of joy.Together they talk about what it means to come home to your own body, often for the first time. So many women arrive in midlife having only known sex that was performative, dutiful, and centered on someone else. Susan offers another way. She walks us through calming the nervous system with the soulmate embrace, moving out of performance and into sensation, and understanding why a woman's arousal is slow, responsive, and worth every unhurried minute.This is an honest, tender, sometimes very funny conversation about pleasure as something sacred rather than shameful, about the body as something to be understood rather than judged, and about why, for so many Sapphic women, the intimacy they find after coming out is the most connected they have ever known.If sex was ever framed for you as a duty or a source of shame, this episode is an invitation to imagine something better. Pleasure is a skill. It is learnable at any age. And you are far more capable of it than you were ever allowed to believe. Want to learn more about Susan and Better Lover, her library of resource materials for improving sexual pleasure? Visit her website at https://susanbratton.com/ The toys that Susan highlighted in the episode can be found at https://drivedesire.com/Jamie McCartney's Great Wall of Vulva project, mentioned in this episode, can be found here: https://www.thegreatwallofvulva.com/Ready to explore this for yourself? Join us for the 3 Day Clarity Experience, a live event for women who are questioning, wondering, and ready to understand what they are feeling. Over three evenings together we make space for your story, your clarity, and the beginnings of real community. The next one runs September 22 through 24. You can join for $47, or $97 for VIP, which includes a group Clarity Circle with Anne-Marie.Register here: https://annemariezanzal.com/3-day-clarity-experience/

Note for Listeners: This episode contains explicit language and conversation about sex and sexual pleasure. Listener discretion is advised.What if the best sex of your life is still ahead of you?In this episode of Coming Out and Beyond, Anne-Marie Zanzal and dating coach Barbara Rowlandson sit down with Susan Bratton, the intimacy expert to millions and one of the most prolific and widely read sex educators in the world. Susan has spent more than two decades teaching the kind of sex education most of us were never given, the kind rooted in pleasure rather than shame or silence, and she brings all of it to this conversation with warmth, science, and a whole lot of joy.Together they talk about what it means to come home to your own body, often for the first time. So many women arrive in midlife having only known sex that was performative, dutiful, and centered on someone else. Susan offers another way. She walks us through calming the nervous system with the soulmate embrace, moving out of performance and into sensation, and understanding why a woman's arousal is slow, responsive, and worth every unhurried minute.This is an honest, tender, sometimes very funny conversation about pleasure as something sacred rather than shameful, about the body as something to be understood rather than judged, and about why, for so many Sapphic women, the intimacy they find after coming out is the most connected they have ever known.If sex was ever framed for you as a duty or a source of shame, this episode is an invitation to imagine something better. Pleasure is a skill. It is learnable at any age. And you are far more capable of it than you were ever allowed to believe. Want to learn more about Susan and Better Lover, her library of resource materials for improving sexual pleasure? Visit her website at https://susanbratton.com/ The toys that Susan highlighted in the episode can be found at https://drivedesire.com/Jamie McCartney's Great Wall of Vulva project, mentioned in this episode, can be found here: https://www.thegreatwallofvulva.com/Ready to explore this for yourself? Join us for the 3 Day Clarity Experience, a live event for women who are questioning, wondering, and ready to understand what they are feeling. Over three evenings together we make space for your story, your clarity, and the beginnings of real community. The next one runs September 22 through 24. You can join for $47, or $97 for VIP, which includes a group Clarity Circle with Anne-Marie.Register here: https://annemariezanzal.com/3-day-clarity-experience/

Non-Rev Super Traveler Brooke: 60 Countries, Group Trips, Baby Travel, and a Harry Styles EncounterThe hosts of the Non Rev Lounge (Monique, Tyler, and Lara) welcome coworker Brooke, a frequent non-rev traveler in her early 30s who has visited 60 countries, completed five of the Seven Wonders (missing Christ the Redeemer and the Great Wall), and discusses visas, including China's challenges for non-revs and India visas. Brooke shares why she joined aviation for flight benefits, her start at Piedmont and move to mainline, and how Express employees often use benefits more. She explains planning group birthday trips, using hotel benefits, Splitwise for shared costs, and choosing destinations by weather and social media. Travel highlights include a rugged Komodo Islands liveaboard from Bali and visiting Petra and the Dead Sea. She also covers working pregnant on the ramp, traveling with a seven-month-old, and recounts meeting and repeatedly interacting with Harry Styles in Seoul and later London.00:00 Birthday Invite Blunder01:15 Non Rev Lounge Introductions01:59 Meet Brooke Travel Machine06:21 Seven Wonders Checklist07:06 China Visa Standby Hacks09:41 Language Barriers and Translation11:00 Why Work Airlines12:55 Piedmont Ramp Life17:46 Express vs Mainline Travelers20:34 Group Travel Rules26:39 Planning Tools and Splitwise31:19 Bali Liveaboard Adventure37:17 Crocodiles and Bali Flights37:33 Tiny Planes and Weigh-Ins38:35 Jordan and Petra Highlights39:43 Dead Sea and Monastery Hike41:04 Airline Routes and Asia Dreams41:56 Pregnant on the Ramp45:30 Taipei Night Market Surprise47:31 Traveling With a Baby Tips50:19 Gear and Flying With Infants55:54 Harry Styles Seoul Encounter01:08:36 Wrap Up and FarewellStaffTraveler is offering a 10% discount code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE  https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist with your non-rev travels! Use it to find loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up:https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge

Show Summary:How do we know what we know—and how do we decide whom to trust? In this episode of The STEM Space, Claire and Natasha explore the challenge of teaching students to navigate a world filled with misinformation, misleading statistics, and confidently stated “facts.” From questioning commonly held beliefs to evaluating scientific claims, they discuss how educators can move beyond simply teaching students what is true and instead equip them with the critical-thinking skills to evaluate sources, examine evidence, and decide what deserves their belief.FREE STUDENT WORKSHEET IN THE SHOWNOTES!Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 207. Project Hail Mary142. An AI Lesson Gone Awry148. AI Tips for Teachers ft. Lauren Kelly16. Everything You Know About Learning Styles Is Wrong103. Teaching Light & Breaking MisconceptionsVivify STEM Blog Posts Best Free AI Tools for EducatorsTop 3 AI Tools for EducatorsVivify STEM LessonsFREE!- What Deserves Your Belief? Critical Thinking ActivityOther STEM ResourcesSpace Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC)Space for Teachers - Project Hail Mary ChallengeFact vs Myth”You swallow 8 spiders a year while sleeping.”“The Great Wall of China is the only human-made object visible from space.”“We only use 10% of our brains.”“Goldfish have a three-second memory.”“Lightning never strikes the same place twice.”“Sugar makes children hyperactive.”THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY XVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBE

It has been five years since we started Chatsunami and it has been an incredible journey. Huge shout-out to our amazing Pandalorians who have supported us for all this time you are all incredible!In this episode, Satsunami is joined by his amazing partner MsTsunami to talk about their experience in China! In this part the duo discuss their journey to Beijing and Chongqing. What was it like walking along the Great Wall of China? How did China's Cyber Punk city hold up? And what were the highlights of the trip? Let's find out!This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow the link: https://linktr.ee/podpackcollectiveCheck out all of our content here: https://linktr.ee/chatsunamiWebsite: chatsunami.comTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ChatsunamiPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatsunami/TikTok: tiktok.com/@chatsunamiPatrons:Super Pandalorian Tier: Battle Toaster Ghostie Cryptic1991Red Panda Tier: Greenshield95 Danny Brown Aaron HuggettFree Members: Middle-aged Bodcast Rob Harvey Aaron (Super Pod Saga) Billy Strachan SoniaUse my special link zen.ai/chatsunami and use chatsunami to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastrCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrStay safe, stay awesome and most importantly, stay hydrated!Chongqing doesn't quite deliver on arrival, but as we explore noodle joints, old mountain paths, hot pot, shows, malls, pandas, and the city's viral tourist spots, a more complicated picture emerges. We ask whether we'd go back, share the long journey home and our final reflections on the whole trip, and close with some anniversary gratitude and thanks.

It has been five years since we started Chatsunami and it has been an incredible journey. Huge shout-out to our amazing Pandalorians who have supported us for all this time you are all incredible!In this episode, Satsunami is joined by his amazing partner MsTsunami to talk about their experience in China! In this part the duo discuss their journey to Beijing and Chongqing. What was it like walking along the Great Wall of China? How did China's Cyber Punk city hold up? And what were the highlights of the trip? Let's find out!This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow the link: https://linktr.ee/podpackcollectiveCheck out all of our content here: https://linktr.ee/chatsunamiWebsite: chatsunami.comTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ChatsunamiPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatsunami/TikTok: tiktok.com/@chatsunamiPatrons:Super Pandalorian Tier: Battle Toaster Ghostie Cryptic1991Red Panda Tier: Greenshield95 Danny Brown Aaron HuggettFree Members: Middle-aged Bodcast Rob Harvey Aaron (Super Pod Saga) Billy Strachan SoniaUse my special link zen.ai/chatsunami and use chatsunami to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastrCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrStay safe, stay awesome and most importantly, stay hydrated!Chongqing doesn't quite deliver on arrival, but as we explore noodle joints, old mountain paths, hot pot, shows, malls, pandas, and the city's viral tourist spots, a more complicated picture emerges. We ask whether we'd go back, share the long journey home and our final reflections on the whole trip, and close with some anniversary gratitude and thanks.

If you're new to Travis Roy's research, I highly recommend watching our first conversation, Giants in America, before this episode. It lays the foundation for many of the discoveries and historical accounts we build on as we expand the discussion into Asia. Watch Giants in America here: https://youtu.be/p8Iros-5WyM Stories of giants have been found in cultures around the world for thousands of years, and Asia is no exception. In this episode of Wake Up with Miya, I'm joined once again by researcher Travis Roy for a fascinating conversation exploring giant traditions throughout China, Japan, Mongolia, India, and other parts of Asia.We discuss historical newspaper reports, ancient legends, mysterious discoveries, megalithic structures, giant burial mounds, the Japanese Oni, China's legendary giant Fangfeng, giant footprints, unusual artifacts, and whether these accounts preserve memories of a forgotten chapter of history. During our conversation, Travis shares historical sources, maps, photographs, and even a massive 30-pound stone hatchet head connected to one of his research areas. We also explore giant traditions found in Europe, the Caribbean, and North America and discuss whether these accounts from around the world may point to something much bigger than isolated legends.Topics discussed include: • Giants in China, Japan, Mongolia, and India• Ancient newspaper reports of giant skeletons• The Japanese Oni• China's legendary giant Fangfeng• Giant burial mounds and megalithic structures• Giant footprints• Horned skull reports • Ancient Persia and giant traditions• The Great Wall of China• Scythians and ancient migrations • Sardinia and European giant traditions• Caribbean giant traditions• Ancient civilizations and forgotten history If you enjoy conversations that explore ancient history, archaeology, biblical history, lost civilizations, and historical mysteries, you're in the right place. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, and leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts. It really does help this little Ohana grow and helps more people discover these conversations. For extended conversations, exclusive interviews, and members-only content, visit WakeUpWithMiya.com and join the Waiola Plus Side. Follow Travis Roy Instagram: @giants_of_ancientamericaFacebook: Giants of Ancient AmericaYouTube: Giants of Ancient America Want to hear the conversation continue? The discussion doesn't end here. In the extended Waiola Plus Side, Travis Roy and I continue exploring giant traditions from around the world, including Sardinia, Sicily, and the Caribbean.We also discuss giant footprints, massive stone hatchet heads, additional historical accounts, and several thought-provoking "what if" questions that didn't make it into the public interview. To watch the extended conversation, join the Waiola Plus Side at https://www.patreon.com/WakeUpWithMiya BUY A COFFEE LINK Support the Show & Stay Connected: Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/sensiblehippieJoin My Patreon for ad-free episodes & exclusive content: https://Patreon.com/WakeupwithMiyaIf you're joining Waiola – The Plus Side, please subscribe through a web browser (Safari or Chrome) instead of the Patreon app — it directly supports the show.Mahalo nui loa for supporting independent work and helping keep this platform growing.Shop my Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/profile/amzn1.account.AGYOPCXXGH6MN5RVAKGQWVZUZLEA/list/26B87RB4FZ9W2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_6BWRT43TH4MY2NM2XD6X Want to be on the show or suggest a guest? I'm looking for guests who can speak on human trafficking, the paranormal, occult symbolism, hidden history, spiritual warfare, ancient mysteries, and specific military stories involving covert operations, secret programs, psychological warfare, unexplained events, and firsthand accounts.Email me at: Miya@wakeupwithmiya.com Exclusive Discount!Shop at LVNTA: https://lvnta.com/lv_IcTq5EmoFKaZfJhTiSUse code OHANA for 20% off!Listen on Your Favorite Platform: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are available! RATE & REVIEW:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-with-miya/id1627169850Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UYrXCgma1lJYzf8glnAxy Music Credits: Beginning: "Echoes in the Shadows" - DKEnd Music: “Crazy” - EkoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wake-up-with-miya--6339129/support.

Prepare to be amazed because we're about to unlock the secrets of the Great Wall of China! You won't believe what they've discovered – over two hundred hidden doors hidden within this ancient wonder. From secret passages to concealed chambers, this is like stepping into a real-life adventure movie. We'll delve into the fascinating history of these hidden gems, revealing why they were built and what mysteries they might hold. Get ready for a journey through time as we uncover the incredible stories behind these hidden doors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Is China already a great power—or still becoming one? And if it is, what does that mean for the United States, the Navy, and the balance of power at sea? Dr. Bernard “Bud” Cole is a 30-year U.S. Navy veteran, former warship commander, and one of America's leading experts on China's military and maritime strategy. Bud Cole has spent a lifetime in the Pacific—at sea, in uniform, and in the classroom—studying the very questions now dominating headlines: Captain, U.S. Navy (Ret.) – Surface Warfare Officer with 30 years of service Commanded USS Rathburne (FF-1057) and a destroyer squadron Served in Vietnam as a naval gunfire liaison officer with Marines Former Professor of International History, National War College Author of landmark works on China and naval power, including The Great Wall at Sea He has watched China's rise not from afar, but up close—over decades—as its navy evolved into a global force challenging U.S. influence across the Indo-Pacific. What “great power” actually means—and whether China meets the test The rapid expansion of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Why the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait matter so much How maritime power shapes global trade, energy, and security Where U.S.–China competition is heading—and what could go wrong Lessons from history about rising powers and established ones This is not a cable news argument or a policy lecture. It's a conversation with someone who has served, commanded, studied, and taught the realities of naval power and great-power competition. About VBC LIVE: The Veterans Breakfast Club brings veterans, families, and the public together in communities of listening—where stories, experience, and history help us better understand today's world. #China #USNavy #IndoPacific #Taiwan #SouthChinaSea #Geopolitics #MilitaryHistory #NavalStrategy #Veterans #GreatPower #VBC

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Picnicking on History: A Pizza Adventure on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-31-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个艳阳高照的夏末午后，天地之间弥漫着鬼节的气氛，整条长城像一条蜿蜒的巨龙，沉浸在节日欢庆中。En: On a sunny late summer afternoon, the atmosphere of the Ghost Festival filled the air, and the entire Great Wall resembled a winding dragon immersed in festive celebration.Zh: 人来人往的砖道上，震和明背着各自的小背包，沿着人群渐渐走向长城入口。En: On the bustling brick path, Zhen and Ming carried their backpacks, slowly heading toward the entrance of the Great Wall with the crowd.Zh: 震是个脑袋活络的小伙子，今天他的脑海中又冒出个特别的念头：带一份巨型家庭披萨到长城上野餐。En: Zhen was a quick-witted young man, and today he came up with a special idea: bringing a giant family-sized pizza to have a picnic on the Great Wall.Zh: 他认为在鬼节时这样做，只会让这段旅程更加难忘。En: He believed that doing so during the Ghost Festival would only make this journey more unforgettable.Zh: “明，这会是一场冒险！”震兴奋地说。En: "Ming, this will be an adventure!" Zhen said excitedly.Zh: 但明却犹豫不决。En: But Ming was hesitant.Zh: 作为一个历史爱好者，他总是相对谨慎。En: Being a history enthusiast, he was always relatively cautious.Zh: “我们会被抓到的。”明低声说。En: "We'll get caught," Ming whispered.Zh: “看看周围的安保，他们比平时更严格。”En: "Look at the security around, they're stricter than usual."Zh: 震拍了拍明的肩膀，笑着安慰说：“别担心，我有计划。”En: Zhen patted Ming's shoulder, smiling reassuringly, "Don't worry, I have a plan."Zh: 他们停下脚步，震快速地将披萨盒塞进他们的外套下，假装它是节日的传统供品。En: They stopped, and Zhen quickly slipped the pizza box under their coats, pretending it was a traditional festival offering.Zh: “我来和守卫唠嗑，吸引他们的注意。”En: "I'll chat with the guards to distract them."Zh: 明还是不太放心，但他决定配合震的计划。En: Ming was still not entirely at ease, but he decided to go along with Zhen's plan.Zh: 他们迈开步子，向入口处走去。En: They stepped forward, heading towards the entrance.Zh: 果不其然，一个警觉的守卫拦住了他们，目光闪烁地上下打量。En: Sure enough, a vigilant guard stopped them, eyeing them up and down.Zh: “请打开你的外套。”他说。En: "Please open your coat," he said.Zh: 就在他们一筹莫展的时候，远处爆竹声响起，绚丽的烟花在空中绽放，霎时间吸引了所有人的注意。En: Just when they were at a loss, the sound of firecrackers exploded in the distance, and brilliant fireworks lit up the sky, capturing everyone's attention.Zh: 震和明趁机急忙往里溜。En: Zhen and Ming seized the opportunity to slip inside quickly.Zh: 终于，他们成功地溜进了长城。En: At last, they successfully sneaked into the Great Wall.Zh: 在古老的砖墙上，两人找到了一个视野开阔的小角落，坐下来共享那份披萨。En: On the ancient brick walls, they found a small corner with a panoramic view, sitting down to share the pizza.Zh: 夜色中，周围依旧洋溢着节日的气氛。En: In the night, the festive atmosphere still lingered around them.Zh: 震与明从冒险中收获了快乐，惊觉比披萨本身更美好。En: Zhen and Ming found joy in their adventure, realizing it was more delightful than the pizza itself.Zh: “你知道吗，震？”明一边咬着披萨一边说：“有时候打破常规也不失为一种特别的体验。”En: "You know what, Zhen?" Ming said while biting into the pizza, "Sometimes, breaking the norm can be a unique experience."Zh: 震点头笑了，En: Zhen nodded and smiled.Zh: 这次的鬼节，他们不仅分享到了一份美味的披萨，还添了一个独特的记忆。En: This Ghost Festival, they not only shared a delicious pizza but also added a unique memory.Zh: 故事在他们的欢笑中落下帷幕，月光洒在长城上，见证着他们的友谊和那段不可思议的夜晚。En: The story concluded with their laughter as moonlight cast over the Great Wall, witnessing their friendship and that incredible night. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: 气氛resemble: 像winding: 蜿蜒immersed: 沉浸festive: 欢庆quick-witted: 脑袋活络hesitant: 犹豫不决enthusiast: 爱好者cautious: 谨慎reassuringly: 安慰panoramic: 视野开阔lingered: 洋溢delightful: 美好norm: 常规adventure: 冒险vigilant: 警觉reassuring: 安慰guards: 守卫capture: 吸引seized: 趁机brilliant: 绚丽exploded: 绽放recollection: 记忆moonlight: 月光incredible: 不可思议witnessing: 见证unique: 独特chat: 唠嗑opportunity: 机会unforgettable: 难忘

"Easy Day Away: Ohio's Mounds" This summer, the "Sound of Ideas" team has been bringing you suggestions for trips to take outside of Northeast Ohio, through the "Easy Day Away" series, which you can travel to within a short car ride. This time, we head south to visit sites that are thousands of years old, and the significance of which puts them in the same category as the Acropolis in Greece, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China. The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are earthen mounds built by ancient indigenous cultures around 2000 years ago and in 2023 they were designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Tuesday on the "Sound of Ideas," hosted by Stephanie Haney, we learn more about these massive earthworks, why they're important and what to learn from them. WOSU Public Media in Columbus has also been focusing on these mounds in a documentary series - "Hopewell Earthworks - Stories Written on the Land" which you can watch here. Guests: - Brad Lepper, Ph.D., Senior World Heritage Archaeologist, Ohio History Connection - Susan Knisley, Director of Interpretation & Education - Hopewell Culture National Historic Park; National Park Service - Logan York, Historic Preservation Director, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Host, "Hopewell Earthworks - Stories Written on the Land" James Renner's New Book Then, we hear from longtime Akron-based author James Renner, who has been covering true crime for years and has published books about some of the region's most infamous unsolved cases, including the murders of Amy Mihaljavic in Bay Village and Lisa Pruett in Shaker Heights. In his latest book, “A Cruise to Nowhere: My Search for Amy Lynn Bradley,” he goes farther afield — to the disappearance of a young Virginian woman from a cruise ship in the Caribbean in 1998. Ideastream Public Media's Deputy Editor of Engaged Journalism, Justin Glanville, spoke with Renner about the unresolved case and why it's maintained such a high profile for nearly 30 years. Guests: - James Renner, Author, "A Cruise to Nowhere: My Search for Amy Lynn Bradley" - Justin Glanville, Deputy Editor - Engaged Journalism, Ideastream Public Media

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars and not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between. Today, in a revisited episode, we explore the career of a B-Side prince: Matt Damon. From his Oscar-laden breakout film Good Will Hunting to the upcoming Ford v Ferrari, the Boston-born filmmaker has made many hit movies, and twice as many that were underseen. And don't get us started on all of the cameos! Our Damon-focused episode explores Gerry, The Brothers Grimm, Hereafter and The Great Wall. We discuss the career of Terry Gilliam and his many troubles making Grimm. We dive into the tragic inspiration behind Gerry as well as Gus Van Sant and Matt Damon's desire to experiment with long camera shots. We gauge how accurate podcast producer Conor O'Donnell's review of The Great Wall was from a couple of years back.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Bridging Bonds on the Great Wall: A Family's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-19-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在明媚的夏日，阳光照耀着每一块古老的砖石，长城如一条巨龙蜿蜒在青翠的山峦之中。En: On a bright summer day, the sunlight shone upon every ancient brick and stone, with the Changcheng stretching like a giant dragon winding through the lush green mountains.Zh: 汉、梅和莲一家人站在这里，准备开始一个三人的家庭旅行。En: Han, Mei, and Lian stood here, ready to start a family journey for the three of them.Zh: 他们之间有些许的距离，为了弥补这一切，梅提议这次旅行。En: There was some distance between them, and to bridge it, Mei suggested this trip.Zh: 汉是个工作狂，但他知道这次旅行也许是拉近与家人关系的一个好机会。En: Han was a workaholic, but he knew this trip could be a good opportunity to get closer to his family.Zh: 梅一直是个乐观的人，她总是微笑着环视四周：“汉，今天不谈工作，好好享受吧！”En: Mei had always been an optimistic person, always smiling as she looked around, “Han, no work talk today, let's just enjoy!”Zh: 汉勉强挤出一个微笑，心思却仍在不断响起的手机铃声上。En: Han forced a smile, but his mind was still on the constantly ringing phone.Zh: 莲站在一边，戴着太阳帽，眼中满是对冒险的渴望：“爸爸，爸爸，我还没爬过这么高的地方，今天我能和你一起走吗？”En: Lian stood at the side, wearing a sun hat, eyes full of adventure longing, “Daddy, daddy, I've never climbed such a high place, can I walk with you today?”Zh: 他们开始沿着长城拾级而上。En: They started ascending the Changcheng step by step.Zh: 汉不断看向手机，眉头紧锁。En: Han kept looking at his phone, frowning.Zh: 而莲则兴奋地跑上跑下，不时停下来拍照。En: Meanwhile, Lian excitedly ran up and down, occasionally stopping to take photos.Zh: 梅看着这一切，轻声对汉说：“这是一个放下工作，与家人重聚的好时机。”En: Mei watched all this and softly said to Han, “This is a great opportunity to put work aside and reconnect with the family.”Zh: 爬到长城的最高处时，他们正被云雾环绕，视野模糊。En: When they reached the highest point of the Changcheng, they were surrounded by clouds and mist, and their view was blurred.Zh: 汉的手机又响了起来，是一个重要的商务电话。En: Han's phone rang again with an important business call.Zh: 莲在旁边焦急地拉着他的手：“爸爸，快看，太美了！”En: Lian, beside him, anxiously tugged his hand, “Daddy, look, it's so beautiful!”Zh: 汉看着手机，又看了看莲充满期待的脸。En: Han looked at his phone and then at Lian's expectant face.Zh: 他的心中发生了一场激烈的斗争。En: A fierce struggle occurred in his heart.Zh: 终于，他深吸一口气，按下了静音键，将手机放进口袋里。En: Finally, he took a deep breath, pressed the silent button, and put the phone into his pocket.Zh: 他俯身对莲说：“我们一起看风景，好吗？”En: He bent down and said to Lian, “Shall we enjoy the view together?”Zh: 在高处的长城上，汉和莲并肩而立，望着远方的山脉。En: On the Changcheng, Han and Lian stood side by side, looking towards the distant mountains.Zh: 莲轻声问：“爸爸，我们能多一些这样的时光吗？”En: Lian softly asked, “Daddy, can we have more time like this?”Zh: 汉点点头，语气坚定：“当然，我会尽量多陪你。”En: Han nodded, his tone firm, “Of course, I will try to spend more time with you.”Zh: 在这短暂的旅途中，汉和莲的隔阂开始消融。En: During this brief trip, the gap between Han and Lian began to dissolve.Zh: 汉明白家人的重要性，而莲也感受到父亲正在努力改变。En: Han understood the importance of family, and Lian felt her father trying to change.Zh: 他们的心开始靠近，如同这座伟大的长城，虽然坚固，却也充满了历史的温暖。En: Their hearts began to draw closer, just like this great Changcheng, solid yet filled with the warmth of history.Zh: 这场旅行，无关节日，却让他们找到了连心的纽带。En: This trip, unrelated to any holiday, helped them find a connection of the heart. Vocabulary Words:bright: 明媚sunlight: 阳光ancient: 古老brick: 砖石stretching: 蜿蜒lush: 青翠bridge: 弥补optimistic: 乐观constantly: 不断adventure longing: 对冒险的渴望ascending: 拾级而上frowning: 眉头紧锁reconnect: 重聚clouds and mist: 云雾环绕blurred: 视野模糊fierce: 激烈struggle: 斗争expectant: 充满期待bent down: 俯身firm: 坚定brief: 短暂gap: 隔阂dissolve: 消融importance: 重要性solid: 坚固warmth: 温暖unrelated: 无关holiday: 节日connection: 纽带

Forget the Great Wall and the pandas. This summer, millions of travelers are flooding into China for something entirely different. Instead of ancient history, they're chasing the future. With over 22 million foreign arrivals already this year, tech tourism is rapidly rewriting the China travel checklist. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

It's ev.news Briefly for Friday 14 August 2026, only todays headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the ev.news Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/evnewsGLOBAL EV SALES RISE, BUT CHINA RETREATSGlobal EV sales hit 1.85 million in July 2026, up 9% year on year but down 10% on June, with China falling 5% to around 980,000 even as NEVs took a record 60.4% of its new vehicle sales and NEV passenger exports jumped 147.8% to 540,000. Europe rose 33% to 450,000 and other markets 97% to 280,000, while North America fell 27% to 140,000 as the US decline widened beyond 30%.ULTIUM CELLS TO RESTART OHIO OUTPUTUltium Cells restarts battery-cell production next week at its Warren, Ohio plant after a seven-month shutdown blamed on falling EV demand and the cancelled $7,500 federal tax credit. The GM–LG joint venture site makes large-format NCMA pouch cells with over 45GWh annual capacity for nearly all GM EVs, and expects headcount to reach 1,400 after cutting roughly 1,330 jobs at closure.VOLKSWAGEN OPENS ID.3 NEO UK ORDERSVolkswagen opened UK orders for the ID.3 Neo on 13 August 2026 from £33,080, or £31,580 after the Government's £1,500 Electric Car Grant, with 50, 58 and 79 kWh batteries giving up to 390 miles and DC charging from 100 kW to 183 kW. The revised hatchback gains new LED headlights, an illuminated badge, the return of physical buttons and rotary controls, a new Innovision system with an in-car app shop, and a 3.6 kW V2L adapter.TESLA PLANS 124-STALL SUPERCHARGER IN SOUTHERN SAN FRANCISCOTesla filed plans on 26 May 2026 for a 124-stall Supercharger at 75 Waterloo Street in southern San Francisco, one of the largest globally and unusual for sitting inside a city rather than beside a highway. The site draws entirely from the grid with no solar canopies or Megapack storage, and includes a 416-square-foot building with two restrooms, vending machines and water fountains open 24 hours.CHARGING FAILURES HIT SIX-YEAR LOWPublic charging failures fell to 12% in the second quarter from 14% a year earlier and 19% in 2023 and 2024, the lowest in the six-year history of JD Power's study, which credited faster chargers and larger destination-style sites. Ionna led DC fast-charger satisfaction on 807 out of 1,000, ahead of Mercedes-Benz on 797, Rivian on 755 and Tesla on 701, against a segment average of 666.CHINESE CAR MAKERS BUILD IN AFRICAChinese car makers are opening African factories to absorb domestic overcapacity and sidestep European and North American trade barriers, with Chery buying Nissan's Rosslyn plant near Pretoria in July and BAIC and Great Wall already operating on the continent. South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana are drawing investment through rebates, tax breaks and import bans on fossil-fuel cars, though weak grids, thin charging infrastructure and policy uncertainty still deter long-term commitment.GAC ADDS 44KWH AION UT WITH 320KM (199 MILES) WLTP RANGE IN LATE 2026GAC will add a 44kWh lithium iron phosphate entry version of the Aion UT with an estimated 320km (199 miles) WLTP range, priced under AUD$30,000 before on-road costs. It sits below the 60kWh Premium and Luxury at AUD$31,990 and AUD$35,990, answering cheaper rivals such as BYD's AUD$23,990 Atto 1 Essential and Geely's AUD$26,490 EX2 Complete.HONGQI TO ENTER AUSTRALIA IN 2027Hongqi will launch in Australia under the HQ name in January 2027 via Sydney distributor Greentech, starting with the E-HS9 large three-row electric SUV. Entry cars use a 99kWh NMC battery for 465km (289 miles) WLTP and higher trims a 120kWh pack for 515km (320 miles), with six- or seven-seat layouts and twin 16.2-inch displays, but no announced pricing.XCHARGE POWERS ELECTRIC AIRPORT FIRE ENGINEXCharge North America has deployed a 400-kW ultra-fast charger at Dallas Love Field Airport to serve Dallas Fire-Rescue's Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 Electric, billed as the world's first fully electric aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. The airport handles almost 18 million passengers a year, and XCharge argues electrification reduces the logistical and environmental risks of moving and storing liquid fuel around aircraft operations.One flag: the GAC headline says late 2026, but the copy says "late next year" — from an August 2026 dateline those are a year apart. Worth resolving before publication.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Festive Footsteps: Mei's Quest for Balance and Boots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-14-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在长城脚下，翠绿的山丘环绕着一个小小的训练营。En: At the foot of the Great Wall, the green hills surround a small training camp.Zh: 夏天的太阳高挂，温暖的气息弥漫整个营地。En: The summer sun hangs high, and a warm atmosphere pervades the entire camp.Zh: 这个季节，正是中国的七夕节。En: This season is China's Qixi Festival.Zh: 市集上，街头小吃的香味混合着节日音乐和欢笑声，欢乐又热闹。En: In the market, the aroma of street food mixes with festive music and laughter, making it joyful and lively.Zh: 梅是个细心又有毅力的年轻姑娘，正在参加一场严格的训练营。En: Mei is a meticulous and persistent young girl, participating in a rigorous training camp.Zh: 她准备参加一次远足探险，希望给她的导师梁留下深刻印象。En: She is preparing for a hiking expedition, hoping to leave a deep impression on her mentor, Liang.Zh: 梅有个亲密的朋友，叫健。En: Mei has a close friend named Jian.Zh: 他们在训练中既是伙伴又是竞争对手。En: They are both partners and rivals in training.Zh: 今天，训练营准许大家到市集上采购所需的物品。En: Today, the training camp has allowed everyone to go to the market to purchase necessary items.Zh: "我需要一双好的登山靴，"梅对健说，"这样我才能在训练中表现得更好。"En: "I need a good pair of hiking boots," Mei said to Jian, "so I can perform better in training."Zh: 健点点头，"是啊，我们一起去找找吧。"En: Jian nodded, "Yeah, let's go look for them together."Zh: 走进市集，梅和健被眼前的繁忙景象吸引。En: Entering the market, Mei and Jian were captivated by the bustling scene in front of them.Zh: 到处都是小摊位，挂满了多彩的灯笼，人来人往，十分热闹。En: There were small stalls everywhere, decorated with colorful lanterns, people coming and going, making it very lively.Zh: 然而，市集的喧闹让梅有些找不到方向。En: However, the market's hustle and bustle made Mei feel a bit lost.Zh: 梅犹豫地说："这里好热闹啊，又是节日，En: Mei hesitated and said, "It's so lively here, it's also the festival.Zh: 我很想看看这些漂亮的装饰。"En: I really want to see these beautiful decorations."Zh: 健笑道："当然可以，梅。训练很重要，但我们不能忘记享受生活。En: Jian laughed, "Of course, Mei. Training is important, but we can't forget to enjoy life.Zh: 走吧，我陪你先逛一下，再找靴子。"En: Let's go, I'll accompany you to walk around first, then we'll find the boots."Zh: 梅点头，决定一半时间享受节日气氛，一半时间找鞋。En: Mei nodded, deciding to spend half the time enjoying the festival atmosphere and the other half looking for shoes.Zh: 市集的空气中弥漫着美食的香味，梅尝了尝糖葫芦，脸上一阵甜蜜。En: The market atmosphere was filled with the aroma of delicious food; Mei tasted a candied hawthorn, and a sweet expression spread across her face.Zh: 然而，她心中挂念着那双理想的登山靴。En: However, she still kept in mind the ideal hiking boots.Zh: 在拥挤的摊位中，她终于看见了一双看起来很结实的靴子。En: Amidst the crowded stalls, she finally saw a pair of boots that looked solid.Zh: "就它们了，"梅兴奋地说。En: "These are it," Mei said excitedly.Zh: 卖家是个兴致很高的老人，他似乎对卖靴子不太热衷，更想与客人聊天过节日。En: The seller was an enthusiastic old man who seemed more interested in chatting with customers about the festival than in selling boots.Zh: 梅耐心地试图讨价还价，但老人总是把话题转到节日的传说上。En: Mei patiently tried to haggle, but the old man always steered the conversation back to the festival's legends.Zh: 经过一番坚持，梅终于成功以合理的价格买下了那双靴子。En: After some persistence, Mei finally succeeded in buying the boots at a reasonable price.Zh: 带着靴子，梅心满意足。En: With the boots in hand, Mei felt satisfied.Zh: 她和健一起坐在灿烂的星空下。En: She and Jian sat together under the brilliant starry sky.Zh: "谢谢你，健，"梅轻声说，"今天的节日真的很特别。"En: "Thank you, Jian," Mei said softly, "Today's festival was really special."Zh: 健咧嘴一笑："说实话，我还没有这么享受节日。"En: Jian grinned, "To be honest, I haven't enjoyed a festival like this before."Zh: 在七夕的星空下，他们承诺在未来的挑战中继续并肩作战。En: Under the starry sky of Qixi, they promised to continue fighting side by side in future challenges.Zh: 梅意识到，生活中总有这样的平衡，可以努力追求目标，同时不忘享受身边的欢乐。En: Mei realized that there is always a balance in life; one can strive to achieve goals while not forgetting to enjoy the happiness around.Zh: 梅的心间涌动着一种新的自信。En: A new confidence surged within Mei's heart.Zh: 她知道奉献和快乐并不冲突。En: She knew that dedication and joy were not at odds with each other.Zh: 此刻，她准备好迎接明天的训练，也珍藏这份友情和节日的温暖。En: At this moment, she was ready to face tomorrow's training, while also cherishing the warmth of friendship and the festival. Vocabulary Words:meticulous: 细心的persistent: 有毅力的rigorous: 严格的expedition: 探险hiking boots: 登山靴captivated: 吸引bustling: 繁忙的hesitated: 犹豫decorations: 装饰accompany: 陪伴aroma: 香味candied hawthorn: 糖葫芦solid: 结实的enthusiastic: 兴致很高的haggle: 讨价还价persistence: 坚持reasonable: 合理的starry: 星空cherishing: 珍藏strive: 努力balance: 平衡dedication: 奉献joy: 快乐confidence: 自信mentor: 导师market: 市集atmosphere: 气氛festival: 节日legend: 传说impression: 印象

Not every Disney castle looks like Cinderella's — and two of the most underrated Disney parks in the world are sitting in Hong Kong and Shanghai, with rides, lands, and a castle you won't find anywhere else. If your Disney bucket list stops at Orlando and Anaheim, this episode is about to expand it.Hong Kong Disneyland This smaller, single-park destination is home to Mystic Manor — a trackless dark ride tied to deep Disney lore that even longtime fans may not know. Add in World of Frozen, two Marvel attractions, and Duffy and Friends, alongside classics like Space Mountain and It's a Small World, and you've got a park worth two full days. Just plan ahead: most visitors need a visa, and language on rides is a mix of Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.Shanghai Disneyland Home to the tallest and largest Disney castle in the world — with attractions built right inside it. This newer park (opened 2016) brings state-of-the-art tech, the fan-favorite version of Pirates of the Caribbean, an entire Zootopia land you won't find anywhere else, and a Spider-Man-themed ninth land already in the works.Seeing Both Parks the Right Way Ryan and Julie break down a 12-day Adventures by Disney itinerary that hits both parks the smart way — bookending a trip through Hong Kong, Guilin, and Beijing (Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall, Forbidden City included) with Disney days on either end.Where in the World? This week's spotlight is on a multi-generational family fresh off the Disney Treasure's Eastern Caribbean itinerary — their first Disney cruise and first cruise ever. Highlights included The Baths in Virgin Gorda, St. Thomas, and a stop at Castaway Cay.Next week: the right way to pair European countries for a trip across the pond. Curious how Hong Kong or Shanghai could fit into your next Disney trip? Hit play to hear exactly how Ryan and Julie would plan it — and head to wonderandbeyondtravel.com when you're ready to start.Support the showLove the podcast? Help us continue to create great travel content by supporting the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1197029/supporters/newReady to plan your vacation?  Most families are confused and overwhelmed when planning a vacation. We work with you to plan a trip perfect for your family. Saving you time, money, and stress! Visit our website www.allthingstravelpodcast.com and click on "Plan Your Next Vacation"Join the travel conversations and the fun in our Facebook Page and Instagram Page!Please share the show with your travel buddies!!  Click this link and share the show!Never miss an episode and help us take you to the top with us by following and leaving a 5-Star review on your favorite podcasting app!

In this episode, we make a triumphant return after being beaten down by scheduling conflicts and illness to deliver one of the longest jumbo-sized episodes of the show ever as we continue our summer spree of mashing up our dual love for roleplaying games and cinema. So join us as we tackle the chonky dragon in the room and look into the world's oldest (and some may say greatest) roleplaying game by checking out its recent box office failure, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, from 2023. Jason stands ready to hold them to task with many grievances that explain its failure to connect with audiences and turn a worthy profit, but opposing him is Dustin with much love for a faithful representation of the Forgotten Realms and an argument that this may be the most honest adaptation of a typical RPG session to ever exist. But before all that, we've got so many movies to dish on, including many recent theater releases and a marathon of the entire Evil Dead franchise in honor of the new entry. And so much more! Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com) What We've Been Watching: -Jason: Evil Dead Burn (2026) & The Odyssey (2026) & The Drama (2026) & The Great Wall (2016) -Dustin: Undertone (2025) & Supergirl (2026) & The Evil Dead (1981) & Evil Dead II (1987) & Army of Darkness (1992) & Evil Dead (2013) & Evil Dead Rise (2023) & Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) & Evil Dead Burn (2026) Show Notes: -Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Trailer -Join us in welcoming Star Wars in the Basement to the Prescribed Films Podcast Network -Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network -Related Film: Interstellar -Related Film: Dune: Part Three -Related Film: Superman -Related Film: Midsommar -Related Series: Ash vs the Evil Dead  -Related Film: Dungeons & Dragons (2000) -Related Film: Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God -Related Film: Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness -Related Film: The Princess Bride -Related Film: The Lord of the Rings -Related Film: Raiders of the Lost Ark -Related Film: Monty Python & the Holy Grail -Related Topic: The Forgotten Realms -Related Topic: Ed Greenwood -Related Topic: Blackmoor -Related Topic: Greyhawk -Related Topic: The Sword Coast -Related Topic: Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide -Related Game: Baldur's Gate 3 -Related Game: Icewind Dale -Related Topic: Revel's End -Related Topic: Harpers -Related Topic: Red Wizards of Thay -Related Topic: Elminster -Related Topic: Neverwinter -Related Game: Neverwinter Nights -Related Topic: High Sun Games -Related Film: Conan -Related Film: Excalibur -Related Topic: R. A. Salvatore -Related Topic: The Legend of Drizzt -Related Topic: Wild Mage -Related Film: It Chapter Two -Related Topic: Emerald Enclave -Related Topic: Owlbear -Related Topic: Tiefling -Related Topic: Lich -Related Topic: Underdark -Related Topic: Menzoberranzan -Related Topic: Drow -Related Topic: Intellect Devourer -Related Topic: Themberchaud -Related Film: Doctor Strange -Related Cartoon: Dungeons & Dragons -Related Cartoon: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -Related Topic: Displacer Beast -Related Topic: Mimic -Related Topic: Gelatinous Cube -Related Topic: One D&D -Related Game: Neverwinter Nights 2 -Related Topic: Kelemvor -Related Topic: Myrkul  -Related Novel: Waterdeep  -Related Topic: Selune -Related Novel: The Druid's Call -Related Novel: The Road to Neverwinter -Related Comic: The Feast of the Moon -Related Topic: Keys from the Golden Vault -Related Topic: Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden -Related Topic: Honor Among Thieves Pregens -Related Topic: D&D's Appendix N -Related Series: Game of Thrones -Related Film: Deathstalker (1983) -Related Film: Guardians of the Galaxy -Related Film: Tomorrow Never Dies -Related Film: Terror Train -Related Film: The 6th Day -Related Film: Deathstalker (2025) -Related Film: Werwulf -Related Film: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Next Time: Shoot to Kill (1988)

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Journey to the Heart of China: Finding Soul at the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-03-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城的夏天日子热闹非凡。En: The summer days at the Changcheng, or Great Wall, are bustling with activity.Zh: 游客在石阶上攀爬，市场摊位散发着热闹的气氛。En: Tourists climb the stone steps, and the market stalls exude a lively atmosphere.Zh: 从传统工艺品到现代纪念品，琳琅满目的商品吸引着人们的目光。En: From traditional handicrafts to modern souvenirs, the dazzling array of goods catches everyone's eye.Zh: 然而，在这纷繁的色彩与喧闹中，明的心却浮现了些许迷茫。En: However, amidst all the colors and noise, Ming felt a bit lost.Zh: 明、李和伟正沿着长城走，En: Ming, Li, and Wei were walking along the Great Wall.Zh: 他们计划趁着七月的鬼节之前，找到合适的纪念品带回家，以此纪念这段旅途。En: They planned to find suitable souvenirs to bring home as mementos of their journey before the qiyue de guijie, or Ghost Festival in July.Zh: 明特别希望能够找到一个有深刻文化意义的物件，来祭奠祖先的灵魂。En: Ming particularly hoped to find an item with profound cultural significance to honor the spirits of his ancestors.Zh: 周围的摊位商品各异，但大多缺乏灵魂和历史的厚重。En: The surrounding stalls offered a variety of goods, but most lacked soul and historical depth.Zh: 明感到了些许失望。En: Ming felt somewhat disappointed.Zh: 这时，李和伟则不时兴奋地指着一些新奇的小玩意，En: Meanwhile, Li and Wei would excitedly point out some new and interesting trinkets.Zh: 明笑笑，决定自己去寻找更有意义的东西。En: Ming smiled and decided to find something more meaningful on his own.Zh: 于是，明朝着市场的边缘走去，希望能找到一些不同的东西。En: So, Ming walked towards the edge of the market, hoping to find something different.Zh: 阳光明媚，小贩们的叫卖声此起彼伏，但明的心已经沉浸在寻找的旅途之中。En: The sun was shining brightly, and the voices of vendors calling out their wares rose one after another, but Ming was already immersed in his quest.Zh: 终于，他来到一处僻静的小摊。En: Finally, he came upon a quiet little stall.Zh: 这摊位几乎被人忽视，一个年迈的老人正仔细地雕刻着一个小木雕。En: This stall was almost overlooked, with an elderly man carefully carving a small wooden sculpture.Zh: 明走过去，细细地打量那些小玩意。En: Ming walked over and closely examined the trinkets.Zh: 老人看到明的眼神有些不同，微微笑着招呼他。En: The old man saw something different in Ming's eyes and greeted him with a slight smile.Zh: “这是我自己雕刻的，每一件都有自己的故事。”En: "I carve each of these myself; each has its own story."Zh: 明被吸引住了，他问道这些作品的来历。En: Ming was captivated, and he asked about the origins of these works.Zh: 老人耐心地分享着这些木雕背后的传说，En: The old man patiently shared the legends behind the wooden carvings.Zh: 有的是古代的英雄故事，有的是乡村流传的神话故事。En: Some told ancient hero stories, while others recounted village myths.Zh: 听着这些悠久历史的故事，明惊讶地发现，那些木雕似乎在诉说着他一直魂牵梦萦的文化底蕴。En: Listening to these tales of long-standing history, Ming was amazed to find that the carvings seemed to convey the rich cultural heritage he had always yearned for.Zh: 最终，明选中了一件精致的木雕，那是一个古老传说中的人物。En: In the end, Ming chose an exquisite wooden carving, depicting a character from an ancient legend.Zh: 他感受到这件木雕背后浓厚的文化气息以及对先祖的崇敬。En: He felt the thick cultural aura and respect for ancestors emanating from the carving.Zh: 这是他想要寻找的纪念品。En: This was the souvenir he had been seeking.Zh: 明知道这不仅仅是个纪念品，更是他文化根源的一部分，绝佳的祭品。En: Ming knew it was more than just a souvenir; it was a part of his cultural roots, a perfect offering.Zh: 带着木雕，明感到一种前所未有的满足感。En: With the wooden carving in hand, Ming felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.Zh: 他回到李和伟身边，激动地展示着他的发现，朋友们都为他感到高兴。En: He returned to Li and Wei, excitedly showcasing his discovery, and his friends were genuinely happy for him.Zh: 明心里非常清楚，自己不仅找到了一个物件，更找到了一段属于自己的文化之旅。En: Ming was very aware that he had found not only an object but also embarked on a cultural journey that belonged uniquely to him.Zh: 随着长城上阳光的渐渐西沉，明看着手中雕刻精美的木雕，心中涌上了一股温暖的感觉。En: As the sun gradually set over the Great Wall, Ming looked at the intricately carved wooden figure in his hand, and a warm feeling surged through his heart.Zh: 他明白了，寻求真实的体验远比简单地带回一件纪念品更有意义。En: He realized that seeking authentic experiences is far more meaningful than simply bringing back a souvenir.Zh: 对他来说，这次旅程不仅连接了过去与现在，更将他的心深深扎根在了自己的文化中。En: For him, this journey not only connected the past with the present but also deeply rooted his heart in his own culture. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 热闹非凡exude: 散发dazzling: 琳琅满目mementos: 纪念品profound: 深刻significance: 意义honor: 祭奠spirits: 灵魂quest: 寻找immersed: 沉浸overlooked: 忽视carving: 雕刻sculpture: 木雕captivated: 吸引legends: 传说recounted: 叙述myths: 神话heritage: 文化底蕴exquisite: 精致aura: 气息ancestors: 先祖unprecedented: 前所未有fulfillment: 满足showcasing: 展示intricately: 精美rooted: 扎根authentic: 真实convey: 诉说cultural: 文化的trinkets: 小玩意

Storyteller: Venerable Miao GuangKing Bimbisara asks what happens when offerings made to the Sangha are seized. The Buddha explains why protecting the Dharma is also a ruler's solemn responsibility.護法長城頻婆娑羅王請問佛陀：若有人侵奪信眾供養僧團的財物，將會有什麼後果？佛陀也藉此說明護持佛法是為政者的重要責任。

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Capturing Spectacular Moments: A Zhongyuan Festival Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-08-02-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这个阳光明媚的夏日午后，长城沉浸在金色的光辉中。En: On this sunny summer afternoon, the Great Wall was bathed in golden light.Zh: 魏、丽丽和常站在城墙上，准备进行一次特别的冒险。En: Wei, Lili, and Chang stood on the wall, ready for a special adventure.Zh: 今天是中元节，空气中弥漫着节日气息，山下村子里隐约传来传统音乐的回响。En: Today was Zhongyuan Festival, and the festive atmosphere filled the air, with the faint echoes of traditional music coming from the village below the mountain.Zh: 魏是一位追求刺激的摄影师。En: Wei was a thrill-seeking photographer.Zh: 他总是寻找下一个惊人的镜头。En: He was always on the hunt for the next amazing shot.Zh: 今天，他打算在长城上放风筝，觉得这里是拍摄最佳照片的完美地点。En: Today, he planned to fly a kite on the Great Wall, thinking it was the perfect spot to capture the best photograph.Zh: “那会很棒，”他对自己说，尽量不让自己想起今天是百鬼夜行的日子。En: "That would be awesome," he told himself, trying to ignore the fact that today was the day of the Ghost Festival.Zh: 丽丽和常则明显没有那么热情。En: Lili and Chang were noticeably less enthusiastic.Zh: “这里的风太大了，”丽丽咬着嘴唇说。En: "The wind is too strong here," Lili said, biting her lip.Zh: “而且，今天是中元节，我们不应该在这种地方冒险。”En: "And, today is Zhongyuan Festival, we shouldn't take risks in a place like this."Zh: “没事的，”魏笑着说，“风筝不会有事的。而且，我不怕鬼。”En: "It's alright," Wei said with a smile, "The kite will be fine. And besides, I'm not afraid of ghosts."Zh: 说完，他们踏上了长城的顶点。En: With that, they set off to the peak of the Great Wall.Zh: 魏打开风筝，迎着微风。En: Wei unfolded the kite, letting it catch the breeze.Zh: 起初，风筝稳稳地在空中盘旋。En: At first, the kite hovered steadily in the air.Zh: 魏满怀期待地握着相机，准备随时捕捉那完美的瞬间。En: Wei, filled with anticipation, held his camera ready to snap that perfect moment at any time.Zh: 突然，一阵强风袭来。En: Suddenly, a strong gust of wind swept through.Zh: 风筝像一只巨大的鸟被风卷走，魏惊呼一声，差点失去平衡。En: The kite was blown away like a giant bird, and Wei gasped, nearly losing his balance.Zh: 还好丽丽和常在一旁，及时抓住了他。En: Luckily, Lili and Chang were there to grab him in time.Zh: “魏，你没事吧？！”常紧张地问。En: "Wei, are you alright?!" Chang asked nervously.Zh: “我没事，”魏喘着气回答。En: "I'm fine," Wei answered, panting.Zh: 他看看天空，心里暗暗感谢朋友们帮忙。En: He looked up at the sky, silently thanking his friends for their help.Zh: 这一阵风过后，天空忽然放晴。En: After the gust of wind passed, the sky suddenly cleared.Zh: 在长城的另一侧，一道双彩虹悄然出现，弯弯挂在天边。En: On the other side of the Great Wall, a double rainbow quietly appeared, arching across the horizon.Zh: 魏眼中闪烁着光芒，迅速拍下了这意料之外的美景。En: Wei's eyes sparkled, and he quickly captured this unexpected beauty.Zh: 回去的路上，魏心情轻松了许多。En: On the way back, Wei felt much more relaxed.Zh: “有时候，最好的照片是意想不到的。”他对丽丽和常说，脸上挂着满意的微笑。En: "Sometimes, the best photos are unexpected," he said to Lili and Chang, with a satisfied smile on his face.Zh: 从那天起，魏不再那么迷信，他开始领悟，意外有时也可以带来非凡的惊喜。En: From that day on, Wei was no longer so superstitious, and he began to understand that surprises can sometimes bring extraordinary joy.Zh: 而他人生中最美的照片，也在这个特殊的节日里悄然诞生。En: And the most beautiful photo of his life was quietly born during this special festival. Vocabulary Words:sunny: 阳光明媚bathed: 沉浸adventure: 冒险festive: 节日atmosphere: 气息echoes: 回响thrill-seeking: 追求刺激photographer: 摄影师hunt: 寻找amazing: 惊人superstitious: 迷信enthusiastic: 热情anticipation: 期待gasped: 惊呼double rainbow: 双彩虹horizon: 天边awkwardly: 微妙地unexpected: 意想不到surprises: 意外extraordinary: 非凡joy: 惊喜unfolded: 打开gust: 强风balanced: 平衡panting: 喘着气sparkled: 闪烁unexpected beauty: 意料之外的美景capture: 捕捉contemplatively: 沉思地born: 诞生

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Locked in Love: A Qixi Adventure on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-28-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 天高云淡，阳光灿烂的夏日，长城在视野中蜿蜒延伸，仿佛一条巨龙盘踞山脊。En: The sky was high and the clouds light, the bright summer sun shone down, and the Chang Cheng, the Great Wall, stretched across the horizon like a giant dragon coiled along the mountain ridge.Zh: 长城上人潮涌动，各种语言的游客都在拍照留念，欢声笑语在空气中回荡。En: Crowds flowed along the Great Wall, with tourists speaking various languages taking photos; laughter and voices echoed in the air.Zh: 这是七夕节，浪漫的节日。En: It was the Qixi Jie, the Chinese Valentine's Day, a romantic festival.Zh: 明宇想给女友琳华一个特别的惊喜。En: Mingyu wanted to give his girlfriend Linhua a special surprise.Zh: 他听说有人会在长城上挂爱情锁，象征永恒的爱。En: He had heard that people hang love locks on the Great Wall as a symbol of eternal love.Zh: 他决定尝试，为了让这一天更有意义。En: He decided to try it to make this day more meaningful.Zh: “琳华，看看这个！”明宇的眼睛闪烁着兴奋。En: “Linhua, look at this!” Mingyu's eyes sparkled with excitement.Zh: 他举起一个小锁，笑着说：“我们也来锁一个，许下愿望！”En: He held up a small lock and laughed, “Let's hang one too and make a wish!”Zh: 琳华拍了拍明宇的肩膀，半开玩笑地说：“你确定吗？别把自己也锁在这里哦。”En: Linhua patted Mingyu's shoulder and jokingly said, “Are you sure? Don't lock yourself in here!”Zh: 明宇信心满满地点头。En: Mingyu nodded confidently.Zh: 他把锁挂在长城的护栏上，然后“喀嚓”一声锁上。En: He hung the lock on the railing of the Great Wall and 'click' — locked it.Zh: 可是，他没有发现有一点点不对劲，直到拉了拉发现他自己的手被锁住了。En: However, he didn't realize something was wrong until he tried to pull back and found his own hand was locked.Zh: “哎呀，不好！”明宇惊慌地发现这个锁是没有钥匙的，原来只是一个小饰品，却将自己真的绑住了。En: "Oh no!" Mingyu panicked when he realized this lock had no key; it was just a small decorative piece, yet it had really trapped him.Zh: 他心里犯了愁，想着如何不让琳华看到。En: He was troubled, thinking about how to keep Linhua from noticing.Zh: 琳华没注意这些，正忙着看远处的风景和拍照。En: Linhua didn't notice any of this, she was busy admiring the distant scenery and taking photos.Zh: 明宇踌躇不已，是找工作人员还是什么办法呢？En: Mingyu was hesitant, wondering whether to find staff or try some other method?Zh: 就在这时，笃信朋友的张伟登场了，他正好过来和他们会合。En: Just then, their trusted friend Zhang Wei showed up to join them.Zh: 看到明宇的囧境，张伟哈哈大笑：“明宇，你这招也太绝了！”En: Seeing Mingyu in trouble, Zhang Wei laughed heartily, “Mingyu, this move of yours is something!”Zh: 张伟从包里慢悠悠地拿出一个小工具包，里面竟然有一套专门开锁的工具。En: Zhang Wei slowly took out a small tool kit from his bag, which surprisingly had a set of locksmith tools.Zh: 他认真道：“别动，我来试试。”En: He seriously said, “Don't move, let me try.”Zh: 游客们纷纷围观，热情地拿出手机拍照。En: Tourists gathered around, enthusiastically taking out their phones to take photos.Zh: 明宇尴尬又无奈，只能强颜欢笑。En: Mingyu felt embarrassed yet helpless, forcing a smile.Zh: 经过一阵忙乱，张伟终于解开了锁。En: After some bustling, Zhang Wei finally unlocked it.Zh: 明宇大松一口气，而琳华也终于回过神来，笑着对明宇说：“这次的纪念日没白过，绝对忘不了！”En: Mingyu let out a sigh of relief, and Linhua finally came to her senses, smiling as she said to Mingyu, “This anniversary was totally worthwhile, definitely unforgettable!”Zh: 最后，明宇感谢张伟，虽然他有些窘迫，但也意识到爱情不需要通过这些方式来证明。En: In the end, Mingyu thanked Zhang Wei, and although a bit embarrassed, realized that love doesn't need to be proven in these ways.Zh: 他学到了要认真思考，不再轻易被冲动主导。En: He learned to think carefully and not let impulsiveness take over so easily.Zh: 这一天，他们成了长城上一道特别的风景，成为众人笑谈的趣事。En: That day, they became a special scene on the Great Wall, a funny story for the crowd.Zh: 明宇搔了搔头，面对围观的人群，他莞尔一笑，拉起琳华的手，继续走在长城上。En: Mingyu scratched his head, facing the onlookers, gave a shy smile, took Linhua's hand, and continued walking along the Great Wall.Zh: 故事结束，他们的七夕，终究还是以欢笑收尾。En: The story ended with their Qixi filled with laughter.Zh: 明宇心里暗想：下一次，他会更有准备地来证明自己的爱意。En: Mingyu thought to himself: next time, he would come better prepared to show his love. Vocabulary Words:horizon: 视野coiled: 盘踞ridge: 山脊crowds: 人潮romantic: 浪漫festival: 节日sparkled: 闪烁excitement: 兴奋railing: 护栏trapped: 绑住hesitant: 踌躇trust: 笃信friend: 朋友seriously: 认真enthusiastically: 热情地phones: 手机embarrassed: 尴尬impulsiveness: 冲动prove: 证明prepared: 准备eternal: 永恒admirer: 欣赏staff: 工作人员method: 办法locksmith: 开锁bustling: 忙乱relief: 松一口气tradition: 传统meaningful: 有意义unforgettable: 忘不了

Truth doesn't usually disappear all at once. More often, it's slowly replaced by things that sound good, feel right, or seem harmless.In this message from 1 Timothy 4, we continue our Truth Over Trends series by looking at Paul's warning to Timothy that false teaching would creep into the church. The greatest danger wasn't always obvious opposition. It was subtle distortion that distracted people from the simple truth of the gospel.Paul reminds us that the church is called to be the pillar and foundation of the truth. Because of that, every believer is called to pursue godliness, remain faithful to God's Word, and become the kind of person whose character reflects Christ.In this message you'll discover:• Why the church will always face spiritual opposition • What Paul means by "doctrines of demons" • How false teaching often begins with small compromises • Why the gospel must remain our central focus • The difference between charisma and character • Why faithful leadership is built on godliness, not popularity • How every Christian can become a faithful influence in their home, church, and community • Why the church still matters in God's plan for the worldNo matter your age or stage of life, God is calling you to stand firm in the truth and faithfully follow Jesus.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Courage on the Steps of the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光明媚的夏日，梅与她的同学们踏上了一次令人激动的长城之旅。En: On a bright and sunny summer day, Mei and her classmates embarked on an exciting journey to the Great Wall.Zh: 长城雄伟壮观，石阶蜿蜒起伏，绿树环绕，微风拂过，为炎热的夏季带来一丝清凉。En: The Great Wall was majestic and grand; its stone steps wound up and down, surrounded by green trees.Zh: 微风拂过，为炎热的夏季带来一丝清凉。En: A gentle breeze passed by, bringing a hint of coolness to the hot summer.Zh: 梅是一名高中的学生。En: Mei was a high school student.Zh: 她安静内向，喜欢在众人中保持低调。En: She was quiet and introverted, preferring to stay low-key among people.Zh: 尽管如此，她对历史和讲故事有着浓厚的兴趣。En: Nonetheless, she had a deep interest in history and storytelling.Zh: 这次学校组织的长城之行，对她来说是一个绝佳的讲述机会。En: This school-organized trip to the Great Wall was a perfect opportunity for her to tell stories.Zh: 在旅途的车上，李坐在不远处。En: On the journey in the bus, Li sat not far away.Zh: 他是班里的佼佼者，向来自信，梅默默地佩服他。En: He was one of the top students in the class, always confident, and Mei admired him silently.Zh: 每想到自己待会儿要在同学们面前演讲，梅的心就怦怦直跳。En: Every time she thought about the speech she had to give later in front of her classmates, Mei's heart would pound rapidly.Zh: 她担心自己的声音会发抖，或是说错什么，引来同学们的笑话。En: She worried that her voice would shake, or she might say something wrong, making her classmates laugh at her.Zh: 可是，她知道自己必须面对这个挑战。En: However, she knew she had to face this challenge.Zh: 她的朋友小是一位乐观开朗的人，他总是支持梅。En: Her friend Xiao was an optimistic and cheerful person who always supported Mei.Zh: “别怕，梅，”小拍了拍她的肩膀，“专注于你热爱的历史，忘掉别的一切。”En: "Don't be scared, Mei," Xiao patted her shoulder, "focus on the history you love and forget everything else."Zh: 当他们走上长城的一段风景如画的石阶时，梅知道时机已到。En: As they walked up a picturesque section of the Great Wall's stone steps, Mei knew it was time.Zh: 阳光洒在她的脸上，她的心随着每一步更加坚定。En: The sunlight fell on her face, and with each step, her heart grew more determined.Zh: 她深吸一口气，开始了她的讲述。En: She took a deep breath and began her story.Zh: “大家好。”她的声音有些颤抖，但她努力保持镇静，“今天，我们站在这段长城上，它曾是古代抵御外敌的重要屏障。”En: "Hello everyone." Her voice trembled a bit, but she tried to remain calm, "Today, we stand on this section of the Great Wall, which was an important barrier against foreign invaders in ancient times."Zh: 随着她的讲述，她逐渐找到了自己的节奏，言辞变得坚定而流畅。En: As she continued speaking, she gradually found her rhythm; her words became firm and fluent.Zh: 她描述了长城建造的历史、艰辛，并讲述了一些有关的传说故事。En: She described the history and hardships of building the Great Wall, and told some related legends.Zh: 话音刚落，梅的同学们给她报以热烈的掌声，李也对她投来赞许的微笑。En: As soon as she finished, her classmates gave her a warm round of applause, and Li also gave her an approving smile.Zh: 这让梅信心倍增，一种成就感油然而生。En: This boosted Mei's confidence, and a sense of achievement arose in her.Zh: 这次经历让梅明白，勇敢面对恐惧是一种力量。En: This experience made Mei realize that facing fear bravely is a source of strength.Zh: 凭借友谊的支持和对历史的热爱，她在紧张中发现了勇气，并找到了自己的声音。En: With the support of friendship and her love for history, she discovered courage in her nervousness and found her voice.Zh: 在长城壮丽的余晖下，梅对自己的未来充满了信心。En: Under the magnificent afterglow of the Great Wall, Mei was filled with confidence about her future. Vocabulary Words:embarked: 踏上majestic: 雄伟grand: 壮观hint: 一丝quiet: 安静introverted: 内向barrier: 屏障invaders: 外敌hardships: 艰辛admired: 佩服confident: 自信trembled: 颤抖rhythm: 节奏fluent: 流畅applause: 掌声approving: 赞许achievement: 成就nervousness: 紧张courage: 勇气afterglow: 余晖filled: 充满pound: 怦怦直跳scared: 怕persistent: 坚定storytelling: 讲故事journey: 旅途support: 支持forget: 忘掉focus: 专注opportunity: 机会

Jacob Cohen has run a 5K in a dog crate, a port-a-potty, and on top of the Empire State Building–-and no, he is not stopping anytime soon.Before he was the internet's favorite 5K guy, Cohen was an investment banker in Atlanta, overweight and grinding through a banking job while his content dream sat on the back burner. Running, however, changed everything.It helped him lose more than 40 pounds, and a run club of full-time creators convinced him to hit record. He posted for a year to 2,000 followers before a joke 5K around his coffee table in October 2025 lit the fuse: it led to 100,000 followers in 50 days and a full-blown escalation of the most absurd run locations imaginable.In this conversation with Dominic, Cohen pulls back the curtain on the videos everyone's friends keep sending them. He addresses the skeptics head-on (yes, he really does the 5Ks; the watch accuracy is another story), reveals his most physically miserable run location, and explains why the World Cup crowd was in on the bit. He also opens up about the deeper mission: rejecting the unattainable, chicken-and-rice version of fitness the internet sold him at his lowest, and proving working out can actually be fun.Plus, his surprisingly generous take on David Goggins, celebrity collabs with Diplo, Bert Kreischer, Teddy Swims, and Casey Neistat, his dream Great Wall of China 5K, and why the biggest what-if of his life was simply pressing record.Tap into the Jacob Cohen Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.S H O W  N O T E S   -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffzBehind the scenes of The Running Effect: https://youtube.com/@dominicschlueter?si=PM9FjPc92eFUFEZLuminaryThreads: luminarythreads.shop$20 off your next Attuned scan: https://attuned.health/discount/TRE20?ref=TRE20 TikTok: @notreallywellnessInstagram: @notreallywellnessYouTube: @notreallywellness

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Timeless Bonds: A Reunion on the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-20-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 仲夏的傍晚，长城像一条宏伟的龙，慵懒地蜷卧在苍翠的群山之间。En: In the midsummer evening, the Great Wall of China lay like a magnificent dragon, lazily sprawled between the verdant mountains.Zh: Li Wei站在墙头，眺望远方，心中充满了熟悉的思念。En: Li Wei stood atop the wall, gazing into the distance, his heart filled with a familiar longing.Zh: 时间过去了十年，他从海外返回，正为与老友重聚而激动不已。En: Ten years had passed since he returned from overseas, and he was thrilled at the prospect of reuniting with old friends.Zh: 在他的心里，友谊并没有褪色，然而，时光和距离让Li Wei担心：他和Mei Lin、Jun之间的羁绊是否依旧如初？En: In his heart, friendship had not faded, yet time and distance had made Li Wei worry: were the bonds between him, Mei Lin, and Jun as strong as before?Zh: 夕阳渐渐西沉，橘红色的阳光洒在古老的城砖上，为他们的重聚拉开了序幕。En: The sun gradually set in the west, casting an orange-red glow over the ancient bricks, heralding the beginning of their reunion.Zh: 不久，Li Wei看见Mei Lin和Jun朝自己走来。En: Before long, Li Wei saw Mei Lin and Jun walking towards him.Zh: 两人的脸上满是欢快的笑容。En: Their faces were full of joyful smiles.Zh: 久未见，他们的面容依旧亲切。En: Though it had been a long time, their faces were still familiar.Zh: Li Wei微微紧张，然而那份紧张逐渐在朋友们的笑声中消散。En: Li Wei felt a little nervous, but the tension gradually faded with their laughter.Zh: 三人沿着长城悠然行走，重拾旧时的回忆。En: The three strolled leisurely along the Great Wall, rekindling old memories.Zh: Mei Lin讲起当年一起放风筝的趣事，Jun则回忆起学生时代的冒险故事。En: Mei Lin spoke of fun times flying kites together back in the day, while Jun recalled adventures from their school days.Zh: Li Wei则沉浸在这些回忆中，心里涌现出深深的怀念。En: Li Wei was immersed in these memories, filled with deep nostalgia.Zh: 然而，Li Wei知道，过去的时光已无法重回。En: However, Li Wei understood that the past time could not be revisited.Zh: 他想表达心中的顾虑，却又害怕会影响今晚的气氛。En: He wanted to express his concerns, but feared it would affect the atmosphere of the evening.Zh: 在一个风景如画的观景台，Li Wei决定坦诚自己的心声。En: At a picturesque viewing platform, Li Wei decided to honestly share his feelings.Zh: “我怕……怕我们之间变得陌生，”Li Wei终于开口，声音温柔且略带紧张，“但我真的很想把我们的友谊维持下去，就像以前那样。En: "I'm afraid...afraid we'll become strangers," Li Wei finally spoke, his voice gentle yet slightly nervous, "but I really want to maintain our friendship just like before."Zh: ”Mei Lin用温暖的目光注视着Li Wei，用力拍了拍他的肩膀，“Li Wei，你永远是我们的好朋友。En: Mei Lin looked warmly at Li Wei, giving his shoulder a firm pat, "Li Wei, you'll always be our good friend."Zh: ”Jun也坚定地附和：“是啊，不变的！En: Jun firmly agreed, "Yeah, unchanged!"Zh: ”在这温暖的阳光下，Li Wei心里紧绷的那根弦松了下来。En: In this warm sunlight, the tension in Li Wei eased.Zh: 他感受到一股深厚的情谊从内心涌出，像流淌在长城下的古老泉水，源远流长，永不停歇。En: He felt a deep camaraderie rise from his heart, like the ancient spring flowing beneath the Great Wall, endless and enduring.Zh: 离开长城之际，Li Wei回望那道雄伟的建筑，心里明白：真正的友谊能超越时间与距离。En: As they left the Great Wall, Li Wei glanced back at the majestic structure, realizing that true friendship could transcend time and distance.Zh: 在这次重聚中，Li Wei不仅重新找回了朋友，更收获了对友谊的新理解。En: In this reunion, Li Wei not only rediscovered his friends but also gained a new understanding of friendship.Zh: 当最后一抹阳光隐没在天际，他们三个人携手漫步而去。En: As the last trace of sunlight disappeared over the horizon, the three walked hand in hand.Zh: 这段无言的旅程，属他们，亦是时间对友谊的最好见证。En: This silent journey belonged to them and stood as time's best testament to friendship. Vocabulary Words:midsummer: 仲夏magnificent: 宏伟verdant: 苍翠sprawled: 慵懒地蜷卧gazing: 眺望longing: 思念thrilled: 激动不已reuniting: 重聚bonds: 羁绊heralding: 拉开序幕reunion: 重聚faded: 褪色leisurely: 悠然rekindling: 重拾nostalgia: 怀念pensive: 深思nervous: 紧张tension: 紧绷picturesque: 风景如画concerns: 顾虑camaraderie: 情谊majestic: 雄伟transcend: 超越testament: 见证immerse: 沉浸unchanged: 不变hesitation: 犹豫afraid: 怕firm: 坚定sunlight: 阳光

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Joint Dynamics Podcast, host Andrew Cox sits down with adventurer and international speaker Sam Clear to uncover his extraordinary 568-day trek across 21 countries for global unity. Embarking on what stands as the 11th longest on-foot journey in recorded history, Sam walked 15,636 kilometres and survived 11 near-death experiences—including being chased with knives, navigating sub-zero -33°C Siberian winters, and being held at gunpoint three distinct times. Sam shares raw insights into his idyllic childhood on Flinders Island, the mental battle of pushing past physical limits, and his profound post-journey struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Tune in to discover how writing his book, Walk for One, became a mechanism for healing, and why he firmly believes that adversity allows love to become beautiful.

"That Dark, Sweet Magic" by Travis BurnhamManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: Travis Burnham is an SF&F writer and science teacher. His work has or will soon appear in Far Fetched Fables, Metaphorosis, and Flash Fiction Online, among others. Originally from New England, he's lived in Japan, Colombia, Montenegro, Malta, and the Mariana Islands, and currently teaches science and STEAM at an international school in Lisbon. He's a bit of a thrill seeker, having bungee jumped in New Zealand, hiked the Great Wall, and gone scuba diving in Bali. He has some novels looking for homes and can be found online at travisburnham.blogspot.com. He lives in Lisbon with his beautiful, creative wife and wee, street-adopted pup.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Running the Great Wall: A Marathon of Dreams and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-16-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城的夏天，阳光热烈地洒在古老的砖石上，空气中弥漫着挑战和激情。En: In the summer at the Changcheng, the sun shone fiercely on the ancient bricks, and the air was filled with a sense of challenge and passion.Zh: 简和美站在起点，他们将参加一场慈善马拉松。En: Jian and Mei stood at the starting point, ready to participate in a charity marathon.Zh: 简是一名工程学学生，他希望利用自己的知识为偏远地区设计更好的医疗设施。En: Jian was an engineering student who hoped to use his knowledge to design better medical facilities for remote areas.Zh: 美是简最好的朋友，一名热情洋溢的医学生，梦想给资源匮乏的社区提供关怀。En: Mei was Jian's best friend, an enthusiastic medical student dreaming of providing care to under-resourced communities.Zh: 他们报名参加这次长城马拉松是为了筹款，帮助建设一个设备齐全的战地医院。En: They signed up for this Changcheng marathon to raise funds to help build a fully equipped field hospital.Zh: 长城上，蜿蜒的路径夹杂着历史的沉重，迎接着每一位参与者的决心和勇气。En: On the Changcheng, the winding paths mixed with the weight of history, welcoming the determination and courage of every participant.Zh: 没有清凉的微风，只有头顶那炎热的夏日。En: There was no cooling breeze, only the scorching summer sun overhead.Zh: 凌厉的太阳下，简记着自己的目标，他想着帮助乡村的医院，渴望改变现状。En: Under the fierce sun, Jian remembered his goal of helping the rural hospitals, yearning to change the current situation.Zh: 与此同时，美脑海中浮现出她去世不久的祖父，他是一位受人尊敬的医生。En: Meanwhile, Mei thought of her recently deceased grandfather, who had been a well-respected doctor.Zh: 她的每一步，都是为了纪念他的贡献。En: Each of her steps was in tribute to his contributions.Zh: 起初，他们的步伐轻快，脸上挂着微笑。En: Initially, their steps were light, with smiles on their faces.Zh: 但跑过了一段路，长城的坡度和暖气让他们的双腿变得沉重。En: But after covering a distance, the slopes of the Changcheng and the heat made their legs heavy.Zh: 美轻声说：“简，我们能行，我们必须撑下去。En: Mei softly said, "Jian, we can do it, we must keep going."Zh: ”简用力点头，但汗水模糊了他的视线，体力的流失让他陷入挣扎的边缘。En: Jian nodded firmly, but sweat blurred his vision, and the loss of strength brought him to the brink of struggle.Zh: 他一度想放弃，但想到美的鼓励和自己的梦想，他咬牙坚持。En: He was once tempted to give up, but thinking of Mei's encouragement and his dreams, he gritted his teeth and persisted.Zh: 随着终点逐渐显现，美却因严重缺水而身体虚弱地倒下。En: As the finish line gradually appeared, Mei collapsed from severe dehydration and physical weakness.Zh: 简面临选择，是完成比赛还是帮助她。En: Jian faced a choice—whether to complete the race or to help her.Zh: 他毫不犹豫地停下，扶起美，喂她水，确保她没事。En: Without hesitation, he stopped, helped Mei up, gave her water, and ensured she was okay.Zh: 两人携手，一步一步向前。En: The two of them held hands, moving forward step by step.Zh: 虽然他们并没有在规定的时间内完赛，但跨过终点线时，其他参与者为他们鼓掌，欣赏他们的友谊和共同目标。En: Although they did not finish within the set time, as they crossed the finish line, other participants applauded them, appreciating their friendship and shared goal.Zh: 在这个古老的长城面前，简意识到，真正的力量来自于团队的合作和社区的支持。En: In front of the ancient Changcheng, Jian realized that true strength comes from teamwork and community support.Zh: 这次经历让他明白，实现梦想不仅靠个人的成就，更需要集体的力量来实现共同的目标。En: This experience taught him that achieving dreams relies not only on personal accomplishments but also on collective strength to realize common goals. Vocabulary Words:fiercely: 热烈地challenge: 挑战passion: 激情charity: 慈善marathon: 马拉松remote: 偏远enthusiastic: 热情洋溢的under-resourced: 资源匮乏的winding: 蜿蜒的determination: 决心courage: 勇气scorching: 炎热的deceased: 去世的well-respected: 受人尊敬的tribute: 纪念slopes: 坡度tempted: 想persisted: 坚持collapsed: 倒下dehydration: 缺水applauded: 鼓掌friendship: 友谊community: 社区accomplishments: 成就collective: 集体的realize: 实现equipped: 设备齐全的field hospital: 战地医院historical: 历史的strength: 力量

Join the Wild Frontiers team on a journey through China and Taiwan, exploring the region through all five senses. Wild Frontiers founder Jonny is joined by Director of Operations and Product, Marc, who traces the region's history—from the Qin Dynasty, which commissioned the iconic Terracotta Army, to modern China and the surprising paradoxes of travelling there today.Head of Product Tom recalls his years living in China, reflecting on how dramatically the country has developed in recent decades while still protecting its rich traditions, from mahjong to tai chi. The team then dives into the itineraries of three new China tours:China: Imperial Capitals and Wild SichuanSouthern China Explorer: From Megacities to Mountain RealmsEast China & Taiwan: Shared Traditions, Distinct CulturesMaking her podcast debut, Head of Finance Lucy talks Taiwan—the small island where she spent childhood summers visiting family, and whose deep connection to the destination helped bring this new itinerary to life. She shares why Taiwan so often gets overlooked, and what makes its people and cuisine so unforgettable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Capturing Memories and Nerves on the Great Wall Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-13-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在夏日明媚的阳光下，长城在雾气缭绕的山峰间蜿蜒盘旋。En: Under the bright summer sun, the Great Wall winds and spirals between the misty peaks.Zh: 作为旅行者的天堂，魏、兰和佳乘着假期来到这里。En: It's a paradise for travelers, and Wei, Lan, and Jia came here for a holiday.Zh: 魏是个开朗又略显笨拙的旅行者，兴奋地想要打卡每一个文化地标。En: Wei is an enthusiastic yet somewhat clumsy traveler, eager to tick off every cultural landmark.Zh: 他有个小心愿：在长城上拍一张完美的自拍，给他的粉丝分享这个珍贵的瞬间。En: He has a small wish: to take a perfect selfie on the Great Wall and share this precious moment with his followers.Zh: 尽管心里对高度有些畏惧，魏在心里给自己鼓劲，全力表现得毫不畏惧。En: Despite his slight fear of heights, Wei psyched himself up inside, determined to appear fearless.Zh: 当他们爬上长城时，游客们川流不息。En: As they climbed up the Great Wall, the tourists flowed like a stream.Zh: 魏拿出他的手机，准备拍照。En: Wei took out his phone to prepare for a photo.Zh: 然而，人多的地方太拥挤，让他难以专心。En: However, the crowd was too dense, making it hard for him to focus.Zh: 他心里想着：“要不硬着头皮去人少的地方试试？”En: He thought to himself, "Should I just brace myself and try in a less crowded spot?"Zh: 于是，魏决定走到长城一个较空旷的角落。En: So, Wei decided to move to a more open corner of the Great Wall.Zh: 他努力控制住自己的紧张，深吸一口气。En: He tried to control his nerves and took a deep breath.Zh: 终于，他发现了一个绝佳的背景：无边的青山，辉煌的城墙，景色如画。En: Finally, he found an excellent background: endless green hills, the magnificent wall, and scenery like a painting.Zh: 正当魏准备按下快门，一阵突如其来的大风让他站不稳，手机几乎脱手。En: Just when Wei was about to press the shutter, a sudden strong wind made him lose his balance, and the phone almost slipped from his hand.Zh: 多亏了兰，她及时伸手，把手机牢牢抓住。En: Thanks to Lan, who swiftly extended her hand and firmly caught the phone.Zh: “谢谢你，兰！”魏心有余悸地笑着说。En: "Thank you, Lan!" Wei said with a relieved smile.Zh: 最终，魏拍到了那张照片。En: In the end, Wei captured the photo.Zh: 虽然没达到心目中的完美，但却捕捉到了那惊险一刻的真实表情。En: Though it didn't reach his idea of perfection, it captured the genuine expression of that thrilling moment.Zh: 意外的是，这张照片比任何完美的自拍都要吸引粉丝的目光。En: Unexpectedly, this photo attracted his followers' attention more than any perfect selfie could.Zh: 通过这次经历，魏明白了照片背后的真实与记忆更为珍贵。En: Through this experience, Wei realized that the authenticity and memories behind a photo are more precious.Zh: 他不再纠结完美的抓拍，而是珍惜每一次旅行中的美好瞬间。En: He no longer frets over capturing the perfect shot but cherishes every beautiful moment during his travels.Zh: 在回程的车上，魏、兰和佳看着照片，笑得格外开心。En: On the ride back, Wei, Lan, and Jia looked at the photos, laughing with joy.Zh: 在长城上，魏不仅记录下了风景，更收获了朋友间的珍贵回忆和人生的新领悟。En: On the Great Wall, Wei not only recorded the scenery but also harvested precious memories with friends and gained new insights into life. Vocabulary Words:spirals: 盘旋paradise: 天堂enthusiastic: 开朗clumsy: 笨拙landmark: 地标precious: 珍贵fearless: 毫不畏惧flowed: 川流不息dense: 拥挤brace: 硬着头皮nerves: 紧张magnificent: 辉煌shutter: 快门extended: 伸手firmly: 牢牢balance: 站不稳relieved: 心有余悸genuine: 真实thrilling: 惊险authenticity: 真实fret: 纠结cherishes: 珍惜harvested: 收获insights: 领悟misty: 雾气缭绕eager: 兴奋slight: 略显captured: 捕捉gained: 获得snapshot: 抓拍

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Curse of the Golden Flower: “What I do not give, you must never take by force.” If you have never heard of this movie, please go watch it now. If it's been a while since you've seen this movie, go rewatch it. If this genre is new to you, welcome you are in for a treat. Laura Marie shamelessly campaigned for this movie to make the pod and here we all are, ready to be immersed in a colorful and political world that requires your full attention. There are plots within plots between the Imperial family, an incestuous relationship here, a coup there. Oh and a youngest son. That's important. Curse of the Golden Flower is a movie that takes you by surprise, and once the plot has you, it's impossible to look away from the Empress, her medicine, and the Emperor. "Crash out." TW / CW: none to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Curse of the Golden Flower Mentions: This Poison Heart, Hero, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, The Great Wall, Rise of the Phoenixes, The Craft *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/

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Episode #430 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are taking a hard left turn away from the Mushroom Kingdom and diving headfirst into the wide, wonderful, and occasionally chaotic world of non-Mario Kart kart racers. From Diddy Kong Racing to Crash Team Racing, from a Bloodborne-inspired gothic nightmare to a Muppet-filled trip to Fraggle Rock, we're celebrating the kart racing genre's rich history beyond Nintendo's juggernaut. Join us for some laps around the tracks! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Hot Top Volcano from Diddy Kong Racing [David Wise, 1997] Bentley Bear from Atari Karts [Fabrice Gillet, 1995] Fish 'N' Ships from Wacky Races [Kevin Saville, Marshall Parker & Gavin Parker, 2000] Courageous Heart from Rockman: Battle & Chase [Yoshinori Ono, 1997] Ocean View from Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed [Richard Jacques, 2012] Breakneck Cactuar! from Chocobo GP [Hidenori Iwasaki feat. Akira Kushida, 2022] Crash Cove from Crash Team Racing [Josh Mancell, 1999] Cyber Field from Konami Krazy Racers [Sotaro Tojima, 2001] Washington DC from Mickey's Speedway USA [Ben Cullum, 2000] The Great Wall from Disney Speedstorm [Vincent Labelle, Nicolas Dubé, Francois Collard & Martin Courcy, 2023] Toon Island II / Night Island from Motor Toon Grand Prix [Seiji Toda & Hideya Nagata, 1994] Miralodia Expressway from Nightmare Kart [Evelyn Lark, 2024] The World Next Door from Super Indie Karts [Dream Fiend, 2015] Fraggle Rock from Muppet RaceMania [Andy Blythe, Marten Joustra & Michael Giacchino, 2000] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Alice Han and James Kynge dive into why JPMorgan has cut its Hong Kong employees off from Anthropic's Claude. That comes after Goldman Sachs quietly restricted AI access for their employees in the city. With ChatGPT already blocked on the mainland, are U.S. companies drawing a new line around Hong Kong? And what does it mean for the city's future as a global financial hub? They also discuss Lululemon's Great Wall yoga festival, which was meant to celebrate Chinese culture. Instead, a Japanese-style drum in the promotional imagery set off a nationalist firestorm — over 50 million views on Weibo and counting. It's the latest in a long line of foreign brand missteps in China. Why is it so hard to get it right? And finally: China hasn't qualified for the World Cup — but football fans have found someone to root for: Chinese referee Ma Ning, who has picked up sponsorships from Lenovo and Hisense and 210,000 new social media followers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tucker Carlson repeats the same lie that Israel was responsible in the m*rder of Charlie Kirk. Dana explains how the Woke Reich keeps muddying the waters about Iran to confuse their audience to control the political narrative. Dana shares commentary on the most unhinged moments from Barack Obama's Presidential Center ribbon cutting ceremony including a land acknowledgment and Tom Hanks destroying MS NOW. Dana explains how Juneteenth is another way to stick it on Democrats' faces that they were on the WRONG side of history. Lululemon apologizes for using a Japanese drum at the Great Wall of China yoga event. Joe Kent picks a fight with Dana. Italian PM Georgio Meloni slams Trump for claiming Meloni was “begging” for a photo with him. Is it a dramatic distraction?Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Concerned Women For America https://ConcernedWomen.org/Dana If you believe children's programming should be transparent and that parent should have the loudest voice- submit your comment before the June 22nd deadline. Webroothttps://Webroot.com/DanaMake the switch and feel the difference of truly fast, modern antivirus protection — for a limited time, you can save 60% with code DanaRelief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.comDeclare your independence from pain with Relief Factor—start the 3-Week QuickStart for just $17.76Prebornhttps://PreBorn.com/DanaDonate today to help another Mother and Father experience hope. $28 sponsors one ultrasound and can help save a baby's life. Or Dial  #250 and say BABYByrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaTrusted by law enforcement, security professionals, and everyday Americans—defend yourself and your family with Byrna.HumanNhttps://Humann.com/DanaSave $5 on HumanN Cholesterol Health Daily at Sam's Club. Head to your local Sam's Club and do more to support your cholesterol health with the science-first brand. Fast Growing Treeshttp://fastgrowingtrees.com/Dana Get an additional 20% Percent Off Better Plants and Better Growing by using code DANA at checkout. Patriot Mobilehttp://PatriotMobile.com/DANAVisit online or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code DANA for a FREE month of service.Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaIf you want to see how physical gold and silver could fit into your portfolio, download Noble Gold Investments FREE Wealth Protection Kit. Pocket HoseText DANA to 64000For a limited time, get two FREE gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and thumb drive nozzle when you buy a new Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text DANA to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Ghost Bedhttps://GhostBed.com/DANAGhostBed has the cooling luxury mattress you need for the best summer sleep. Use code DANA for an extra 10% off sitewide.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite

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I was blessed to sit down once again with Pastor Doug Wilson in his Idaho office to discuss a variety of China-related topics, including Trump's China tactics and whether or not Doug thinks he'll ever stand on the Great Wall of China. We also spent quite a few minutes discussing his early years in Japan, which was sort of unplanned. The conversation was fascinating and fun and we only stopped because of time restraints. I have a few more questions that I had to leave for a future conversation. Here's the link to our previous conversation back in the Fall of 2025, of which I wrote the following... In our 30+ minute conversation, we touched on many topics including the Great Leap Forward, Mao’s Great Famine, Doug’s Submarine Adventures with a Taiwanese crew, the China Legacies of Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter, the Tiananmen Square massacre (and revival), China’s modern-day revival, C.S. Lewis’s 1946 China optimism vs. Doug’s (short-term) pessimism, Hebrews 13:3 and how to pray for the persecuted, and PrayforChina.us’s helpful strategy! https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/30293/episodes/133 We would welcome donations to help us equip pastors in the Chinese house church network I mentioned in my conversation with Doug. Here is the website to the ministry I lead, Mission Catalyst: MCI3.org Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post new China city prayer profiles every single day. Feel free to email me any notes, questions, or comments: chinacompass at privacyport dot com Learn more about our China work, including my missionary biographies, at PrayGiveGo.us! Subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform. Luke 10, vs. 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Talk again soon!

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