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Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for a gang of suspects who bombed and robbed a cash-in-transit van along Khumalo Street in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni on Saturday. During the robbery a thirteen-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet and was taken to hospital. The gang fled in four vehicles vehicles with an undisclosed amount of cash. SABC NEWS REPORTER, Culvin Mabasa, reports.
Merry Christmas!Cast- Reza- LenaThe Magnificent Figaro- Danny DelucaGamemaster- Jared WitkofskyAl Key- Chris FrenchPerberton- Andrew Collins-AndersonKevin- Morgan JustTony 'The Toe' Tito- Chris ThielFeaturing music by Pressure Highway, Jordan Fickel, Danny Deluca and Motoshi Kosako
1.Pola & Bryson, Iyamah - Want It 2.Tengu, Acelin - Don't Leave 3.Mountain, DJYOUTH - Out Of Control 4.Arty, AEON:MODE, Mryn - Taking Me Higher 5.Modest Intentions - You're The Reason 6.REPAIR - ALL THE WAY 7.YASUKI, Drumsuko - Every Time You're Closer 8.Rouman, Krot - Go Fast 9.Protostar, Laminar, Imallryt - Blood in the Water 10.SLESS - Forget U 11.Fish56Octagon, Issey Cross - Dreaming (Feelings) (Sudley Remix) 12.Dr. Apollo - If You Want To Rave (Dance With Me) (SIREN Remix) 13.Maurizzle - Hybridize (Bish Remix) 14.Macky Gee, Killer Hertz, Veronica Bravo - Stay Another Night 15.Amy Pearson, Mandidextrous, FooR, Eddie Craig - Premonition 2025 (Mandidextrous Speedbass Remix) 16.Deep Notion, T-Lex - On Top 17.Shydust - Bodymove 18.BRANDINO - BURN4U (Spectral Murda Remix) 19.Arcando, PIRAPUS - Ultrasound 20.Circadian, Nu La - ReBirth 21.Teddy Killerz - Chemical Explosion 22.Instinkt - Rogue 23.Venjent - Ancient Techniques 24.Noisia - Tentacles 25.Paperclip - Learning Rate 26.Audio - Ride Or Die 27.Task Horizon - Forbidden Planet (Ed Rush Remix) 28.Gydra, CVPELLV, 25/17 - ЧБ (Dnb remix) 29.Razerbeam - Omen 30.Noisia, The Upbeats - Dead Limit 31.Enta - Power through 32.Venjent - Driven By My Heart 33.VOLITION, X4 - Animal 34.Acid Purrr - Dino Murmur 35.Imanu - Come Forward 36.Neezko - Discrete Amplifier 37.flowanastasia, Alibi, S.P.Y - This Is Goodbye 38.VOXI (NL), Leks - Sensory Overload 39.It Is Jev - Memento 40.System Wide - Move To The Dancefloor 41.Brain Crisis - Ya Tak Skuchayu 42.Omen - Behind You 43.Rido, Phonetick, Anna Vaverkova - Yet To Come 44.Release - 10 Leaves 45.Fascad, Jenya Bird, Oneder, Tokkobana - Music 46.John B, The Young Punx, Wyld Dogz - Not In Love 47.Cody Reks - Cycles 48.Derrick FunkMasters - Special FX 49.Skyfade - Lost Tonight 50.Jam Thieves - Drop Set 51.Exile, Guzi - Atmosfear 52.Sub Zero, Drz, Formula, Haribo - Abyss (Formula HRSPWR Remix) 53.Macky Gee, DON DARKOE - Need Me So 54.Amplify, Nick The Lot - Dreamscape 55.Herbz, Jaybee (UK) - Inside My Mind (Master Error Remix) 56.Kenji DnB - Kick It 57.Master Error, profile - Labyrinth (Sub Killaz Remix) 58.Burt Cope - Rambo 59.Jjl, MAEDM - Light It Up (Extended Mix) 60.Macky Gee - Loud Enuff 61.FOUR D, B-Don - Stand Tall 62.Virtue - Power 63.Danny Byrd, Anais - Made In Romania (Danny Byrd Jungle VIP) 64.Bladerunner - Eternity 65.DJ Hype, Heist, JODIAN NATTY - Never Back Down 66.Jrace & Albert White - Into The Vines 67.Jimbitch, Rivah Jordan - Peace & Love (Jungle Remix) 68.Park Shadow - Revive 69.Dub Pistols, Freestylers, Johnny Osbourne - Hold up your Hands 70.Spiralus - The Iron Sheikh 71.Leaf - Heavyweight 72.TypeCell - Mirage 73.Oak - Untold 74.Muadeep - DALI 75.antoanesko - The Last Dance 76.TESFAH - The Music 77.Dynamic Stab - A Future Kiss 78.Wez Walker - Phantoms 79.Ctrl+A, Subwave - Я лечу 80.Tali - Life On The Line (feat. Polaris) 81.Fitch, TANISHA - Means Nothing 82.Finnadrift - Second Place 83.Spiralus - Sunday Night Jazz
1.Pola & Bryson, Iyamah - Want It 2.Tengu, Acelin - Don't Leave 3.Mountain, DJYOUTH - Out Of Control 4.Arty, AEON:MODE, Mryn - Taking Me Higher 5.Modest Intentions - You're The Reason 6.REPAIR - ALL THE WAY 7.YASUKI, Drumsuko - Every Time You're Closer 8.Rouman, Krot - Go Fast 9.Protostar, Laminar, Imallryt - Blood in the Water 10.SLESS - Forget U 11.Fish56Octagon, Issey Cross - Dreaming (Feelings) (Sudley Remix) 12.Dr. Apollo - If You Want To Rave (Dance With Me) (SIREN Remix) 13.Maurizzle - Hybridize (Bish Remix) 14.Macky Gee, Killer Hertz, Veronica Bravo - Stay Another Night 15.Amy Pearson, Mandidextrous, FooR, Eddie Craig - Premonition 2025 (Mandidextrous Speedbass Remix) 16.Deep Notion, T-Lex - On Top 17.Shydust - Bodymove 18.BRANDINO - BURN4U (Spectral Murda Remix) 19.Arcando, PIRAPUS - Ultrasound 20.Circadian, Nu La - ReBirth 21.Teddy Killerz - Chemical Explosion 22.Instinkt - Rogue 23.Venjent - Ancient Techniques 24.Noisia - Tentacles 25.Paperclip - Learning Rate 26.Audio - Ride Or Die 27.Task Horizon - Forbidden Planet (Ed Rush Remix) 28.Gydra, CVPELLV, 25/17 - ЧБ (Dnb remix) 29.Razerbeam - Omen 30.Noisia, The Upbeats - Dead Limit 31.Enta - Power through 32.Venjent - Driven By My Heart 33.VOLITION, X4 - Animal 34.Acid Purrr - Dino Murmur 35.Imanu - Come Forward 36.Neezko - Discrete Amplifier 37.flowanastasia, Alibi, S.P.Y - This Is Goodbye 38.VOXI (NL), Leks - Sensory Overload 39.It Is Jev - Memento 40.System Wide - Move To The Dancefloor 41.Brain Crisis - Ya Tak Skuchayu 42.Omen - Behind You 43.Rido, Phonetick, Anna Vaverkova - Yet To Come 44.Release - 10 Leaves 45.Fascad, Jenya Bird, Oneder, Tokkobana - Music 46.John B, The Young Punx, Wyld Dogz - Not In Love 47.Cody Reks - Cycles 48.Derrick FunkMasters - Special FX 49.Skyfade - Lost Tonight 50.Jam Thieves - Drop Set 51.Exile, Guzi - Atmosfear 52.Sub Zero, Drz, Formula, Haribo - Abyss (Formula HRSPWR Remix) 53.Macky Gee, DON DARKOE - Need Me So 54.Amplify, Nick The Lot - Dreamscape 55.Herbz, Jaybee (UK) - Inside My Mind (Master Error Remix) 56.Kenji DnB - Kick It 57.Master Error, profile - Labyrinth (Sub Killaz Remix) 58.Burt Cope - Rambo 59.Jjl, MAEDM - Light It Up (Extended Mix) 60.Macky Gee - Loud Enuff 61.FOUR D, B-Don - Stand Tall 62.Virtue - Power 63.Danny Byrd, Anais - Made In Romania (Danny Byrd Jungle VIP) 64.Bladerunner - Eternity 65.DJ Hype, Heist, JODIAN NATTY - Never Back Down 66.Jrace & Albert White - Into The Vines 67.Jimbitch, Rivah Jordan - Peace & Love (Jungle Remix) 68.Park Shadow - Revive 69.Dub Pistols, Freestylers, Johnny Osbourne - Hold up your Hands 70.Spiralus - The Iron Sheikh 71.Leaf - Heavyweight 72.TypeCell - Mirage 73.Oak - Untold 74.Muadeep - DALI 75.antoanesko - The Last Dance 76.TESFAH - The Music 77.Dynamic Stab - A Future Kiss 78.Wez Walker - Phantoms 79.Ctrl+A, Subwave - Я лечу 80.Tali - Life On The Line (feat. Polaris) 81.Fitch, TANISHA - Means Nothing 82.Finnadrift - Second Place 83.Spiralus - Sunday Night Jazz
December 21, 2025 - Len W Wyatt In the final week of Advent, we see how LOVE is the driving force behind Christmas and how the thief desires to take it away.
Who were the Italian sailors who stole the bones of St Nicolas from his church in Turkey in 1087? How was the mythology of St Nicolas combined with Germanic pagan stories of Odin riding a white horse accompanied by ravens? How did polar-mania and Coca Cola advertising transform Dutch traditions around St Nicolas into the Santa Claus we know today? William and Anita are joined once again by Sam Dalrymple to discuss his original research on the epic Heist of St Nicolas… Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode we talk about Jingle Bell Heist! Merry Christmas Eve and surprise! We couldn't resist one more holiday episode. Episode includes: A suspicious grandpa backstory, snogging Santas, going undercover in the silliest way, safe-cracking shenanigans, and highly specific backpacks. Find out the answer to the question no one but us asked: "If this movie was a cheese, what kind of cheese would it be?" Find us: email: shenanigansensuepod@gmail.com instagram: @shenanigansensuepod
Saint Nicolas was a real bishop from Myra in modern-day Turkey, whose tomb there was popular with pilgrims, but 700 years after his death, a group of sailors decided to steal his magic bones… What myth about St Nicolas first associated him with gift-giving? How did his story get merged with the Greek god of the seas, Poseidon? How were the tombs in his hometown connected with Ancient India? Anita and William are joined by Sam Dalrymple to discuss his original research on the build up to the heist of St Nicolas' body… Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!In keeping with tradition, we give you a Christmas special adventure!This year we play the amazing game Troubleshooters!We're an actual play podcast where professional actors play the best of Swedish RPGs published in Swedish! This episode we play the amazing gameTrubleshooters by Helgast.Starring: Jakob Hultcrantz Hansson, Ingela Lundh and Mattias Redbo.Game Master: Andreas LundströmMusic by: Andreas Lundström
In Cisco, Texas, during a time meant for goodwill and generosity, a man walked into a bank dressed as Santa Claus. What followed was neither joyful nor accidental, but a calculated act that blurred the line between performance and crime.The disguise worked because it was familiar. Trusted. Disarming. And by the time the illusion collapsed, the damage had already been done.With careful storytelling and a darker holiday lens, Back in Crime examines how one festive costume became the perfect cover—and how a Christmas symbol was used to carry out a crime no one saw coming.Follow Texas Crime Travelers:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@texascrimetra...Instagram: https://instagram.com/texascrimetrave...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texascrimetr...Substack: https://substack.com/@texascrimetravelershttps://texascrimetravelers.com/Have a specific case in mind that you'd like us to explore or just want to get in touch? Case Request/Contact Form: https://forms.gle/hynpjFrKEVvG6FWw9For business inquiries or opportunities to sponsor our next podcast episode, please reach out to us at hello@texascrimetravelers.comMusic used : "JINGLE BELLS ." composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"Music link : • [ No Copyright ] Jingle Bells ( Horror Ver... SUBSCRIBE to him on YOUTUBE: / vivekhsihba Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtPFollow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV#TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ChristmasCrime #HolidayCrime #Crimemas #DarkChristmas #ChristmasMystery #HolidayMystery #BackInCrime #CrimePodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity #UnsolvedMysteries #HiddenHistory #ColdCases #DisturbingHistory #FBI #FBIFiles #SecretService #FederalInvestigations #GMan #LawEnforcementHistory #TrueCrimeYouTube #YouTubePodcast #PodcastShorts #TrueCrimeShorts #YTShorts #DailyPodcast #LimitedSeries
Celebrate the season of giving with a heist film! A young lady is challenged to take care of her mother after getting a cancer diagnosis. A young man is challenged when he is accused of theivery. Together they form a rag-tag duo aiming to make things "right". Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they riff this holiday film for this year's A Very Netflix Christmas Special. Enjoy! The team will be back next month with a regular episode!
Nathan and Ryan unwrap Holiday Heist (2011), a made-for-TV Christmas movie that blends lighthearted family drama with a surprisingly competent bank robbery. When two siblings get caught up in a holiday hostage situation, the season of goodwill collides with small-time crooks, parental bonding, and cable-movie tension. The hosts break down the movie's Hallmark-meets-heist vibes, its earnest performances, and why this oddball holiday thriller stands out among the usual parade of festive romances and talking animals. It's Christmas cheer… with a criminal twist!
Sarah is back from Mexico, and she has tales to tell! It was a White Lotus scenario with a little jellyfish run-in on the side. Susie watched The Stringer documentary about the Napalm Girl Pulitzer Prize winning photograph, and the recent controversy about who took the picture. We learn about a 30 year study on the language used in obituaries, and what it can teach us about societal values, what matters to us, and what influences changes over time. We discuss a theft of a Fabergé egg and the unusual means the thief used to take it.Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Head to https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code CANDY to get UP TO $300 off today!Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 398: It was supposed to be a quiet Canadian Christmas—until every butter tart in the country vanished overnight. From Nanaimo to Newfoundland, kitchens were left empty, bakers bewildered, and the RCMP at a loss. When the case turns strange, Santa Claus himself steps in, uncovering a nationwide confectionery conspiracy that leads to old grudges, familiar faces, and a suspect far closer to home than anyone expected. Dark, absurd, and very Canadian, The Great Canadian Butter Tart Heist is a holiday mystery where justice is sweet, but never simple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dive into Christmas true crime, Santa Claus history, and holiday folklore with the real medieval relic heist that helped shape the legend of Santa. In 1087, sailors from Bari, Italy break into the tomb of St. Nicholas in Myra (modern Turkey)—and the world's most famous Christmas icon gets a disturbingly real origin story.Inside the candlelit crypt, witnesses claim the tomb is flooded with mysterious liquid—the “manna” of St. Nicholas—and the thieves interpret it as a sign the saint approves. But back on shore, the people of Myra collapse into grief and fury, pleading for even a single fragment. And when the relics reach Bari, the celebration turns volatile: church power struggles, blood spilled in the saint's name, and a brand-new basilica built to lock the prize in place.Then the rivalry escalates. Venice returns to Myra and scoops up what Bari left behind—tiny fragments, crushed pieces, a second claim to the same saint. Centuries later, science steps into the story: anatomical studies, missing bones, and the unsettling realization that Santa's “origin story” includes grave-robbing, propaganda, and a relic war that rewrote Europe's holiday traditions.Inside this episode:The 1087 relic heist: how Bari's sailors infiltrate Myra and break into the tomb“Furta sacra”: the medieval logic that framed theft as holy rescueThe grief of Myra: a town begging for any piece of their protectorBari's power play: riots, control of the relics, and a basilica built for a stolen saintBari vs. Venice: the second “collection” of bones and a centuries-long relic rivalryMiracles and manna: the eerie liquid linked to St. Nicholas and why skeptics argue backThe Santa connection: how this crime helped carry St. Nicholas into Western Europe's Christmas traditionWe're telling that story tonight.
The crew continue their map heist, zany hijinks ensue. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons
This episode features a streaming-era Christmas triple feature examining how modern holiday films handle conflict, resentment, and emotional labor: Oh. What. Fun., A Merry Little Ex-Mas, and Jingle Bell Heist.Oh. What. Fun. was released by Prime Video in 2024 as a holiday comedy aimed at adult audiences, with a cast led by established, middle-aged performers and a narrative centered on maternal burnout and invisible labor. Critical reception was mixed to negative, with reviewers divided on tone, though some praised its willingness to depict flawed, resentful characters.A Merry Little Ex-Mas, a 2024 Netflix original rom-com, targets millennial and Gen Z viewers fluent in therapy culture, featuring a recognizable streaming-friendly cast and a Christmas setting built around emotional reconciliation. Critics largely noted its heavy reliance on therapy-speak and safe conflict resolution, resulting in lukewarm aggregate scores.Jingle Bell Heist, also released by Netflix in 2024, leans into the holiday caper genre, combining romance with a Christmas Eve robbery plot and a younger, internationally marketable cast. Reviews were mixed but slightly more favorable than typical seasonal filler, and the film performed well in Netflix's global streaming charts despite modest critic scores.Together, these films offer a snapshot of how streaming platforms shape modern holiday storytelling.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
In this episode, Shanté and Danny discover this year's entry in the high concept Netflix Christmas romance.
Lionel dives into the childhood archives of Matt Blaze, from sneaking classic Atari cartridges out of hidden garage bags to the crushing realization that Santa doesn't actually have a key to the front door. Between nostalgic rants on shaving kits for toddlers and the confusion of growing up in a Jewish-Catholic household, Lionel navigates the "wonderful" lies parents tell us and the perils of Irish slang—where asking for a "ride" on a motorcycle might get you banned from the pub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode the 7th Tower Gang tries to figure out how to get rid of the mysterious arm while turning a profit at the same time.Cast- Reza- LenaThe Magnificent Figaro- Danny DelucaGamemaster- Jared WitkofskyAl Key- Chris FrenchPerberton- Andrew Collins-AndersonKevin- Morgan JustTony 'The Toe' Tito- Chris ThielFeaturing music by Pressure Highway, Jordan Fickel, Danny Deluca and Motoshi Kosako This work is based on Blades in the Dark (found at http://www.bladesinthedark.com/), product of One Seven Design, developed and authored by John Harper, and licensed for our use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
Fitz is stealking coaches from Kirk, Is something brewing in Michigan State?
On today's episode the guys sit down with special guest to discuss the 2012 film Home Alone: The Holiday Heist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trapped in Paradise (1994) Movie Review & Retro Holiday Comedy BreakdownTrapped in Paradise is a 1994 Christmas crime comedy film starring Nicolas Cage, Jon Lovitz, and Dana Carvey. Set during the holiday season, this underrated 90s movie blends slapstick humor, small-town charm, and a classic “one last job goes wrong” story that has quietly earned cult status among fans of retro comedies.The film follows three ex-con brothers — Bill, Dave, and Alvin Firpo — who return to their hometown of Paradise, Pennsylvania, just before Christmas. Hoping to pull off a quick bank robbery and escape with the money, the brothers instead find themselves literally trapped in Paradise after a massive snowstorm shuts down the town. As the night unfolds, their criminal plan unravels thanks to bad luck, moral dilemmas, quirky townspeople, and the growing realization that the people they're robbing might be kinder than they expected.Directed and written by George Gallo, Trapped in Paradise showcases an unusual but memorable trio of 90s comedy and film stars. Nicolas Cage, in the middle of his transition from quirky character roles to blockbuster stardom, plays the conflicted brother trying to go straight. Jon Lovitz, known for his time on Saturday Night Live, delivers nervous energy and sarcastic humor, while Dana Carvey, also an SNL legend, brings an over-the-top performance that has become one of the film's most talked-about elements.Although Trapped in Paradise struggled at the box office upon its original release and received mixed to negative reviews at the time, the movie has since gained appreciation as a nostalgic holiday comedy. Fans of 90s movies, Christmas films, and offbeat crime comedies often rediscover it during the holiday season. Its mix of winter visuals, practical effects, and physical comedy makes it feel like a time capsule of mid-1990s filmmaking.This episode dives deep into everything fans want to know about Trapped in Paradise, including behind-the-scenes trivia, filming challenges, box office performance, and fun facts about the cast. We also explore why this movie didn't connect with critics initially, how it compares to other Christmas comedies of the era, and whether it deserves a second look today. From snow-covered chaos to surprisingly heartfelt moments, this film offers more than its reputation suggests.If you love retro movie podcasts, 90s movie reviews, Christmas movie deep dives, or discovering underrated holiday films, this breakdown of Trapped in Paradise is for you. Whether you're a longtime fan or watching it for the first time, this episode celebrates the charm, flaws, and strange appeal of a movie that proves even a bad plan can lead to a memorable holiday story.
Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Christmas Heist at the Vatican: Trust, Redemption & Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-18-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Sotto il cielo coperto di stelle, la Basilica di San Pietro si innalzava maestosa.En: Under the sky covered with stars, the Basilica di San Pietro rose majestically.It: Il vento invernale portava con sé l'odore di incenso e il canto del coro che provava per la messa di Natale.En: The winter wind carried with it the scent of incense and the choir's singing as they rehearsed for the Christmas mass.It: Fiocchi di neve scendevano lenti, avvolgendo Città del Vaticano in un manto silenzioso.En: Snowflakes fell slowly, enveloping Città del Vaticano in a silent mantle.It: Gianni, il curatore del museo della Basilica, camminava nervosamente tra le colonne.En: Gianni, the curator of the Basilica's museum, walked nervously among the columns.It: Un importante manufatto era scomparso.En: An important artifact had disappeared.It: Il suo nome era sulla linea: il Crocifisso di San Paolo, un'antica reliquia valutata non solo per il suo valore storico, ma anche spirituale.En: His name was on the line: the Crocifisso di San Paolo, an ancient relic valued not only for its historical worth but also for its spiritual significance.It: Doveva ritrovarlo prima della Vigilia di Natale.En: He had to find it before Christmas Eve.It: Le autorità sembravano scettiche.En: The authorities seemed skeptical.It: Avevano i loro dubbi su di lui e Alessandro, il capo della sicurezza, non aveva fiducia nei suoi metodi.En: They had their doubts about him, and Alessandro, the head of security, did not trust his methods.It: Ma Gianni non poteva arrendersi.En: But Gianni could not give up.It: Aveva solo poche ore e una città intera da esplorare.En: He had only a few hours and an entire city to explore.It: "Francesco, ho bisogno del tuo aiuto," disse Gianni, osservando il suo amico d'infanzia con occhi disperati.En: "Francesco, I need your help," said Gianni, looking at his childhood friend with desperate eyes.It: Francesco era un uomo pratico, con una conoscenza profonda delle strade nascoste di Roma e un cuore grande.En: Francesco was a practical man, with deep knowledge of Rome's hidden streets and a big heart.It: "Gianni, lo sai che non posso rifiutarti.En: "Gianni, you know I can't refuse you.It: Da dove iniziamo?"En: Where do we start?"It: chiese Francesco.En: Francesco asked.It: "Hai sentito parlare di Lucia?"En: "Have you heard of Lucia?"It: Gianni abbassò la voce, preoccupato di essere ascoltato.En: Gianni lowered his voice, worried about being overheard.It: Lucia era sempre stata una sua avversaria.En: Lucia had always been his rival.It: Lavorava per una fondazione rivale e spesso metteva in dubbio le sue scelte.En: She worked for a competing foundation and often questioned his decisions.It: "Penso che possa saperne di più."En: "I think she might know more."It: La notte si infittiva mentre i due uomini si avviarono lungo un vicolo poco illuminato.En: The night deepened as the two men headed down a dimly lit alleyway.It: La neve scricchiolava sotto i loro piedi.En: The snow crunched beneath their feet.It: Fuori dalla basilica, il via vai di fedeli non si fermava.En: Outside the basilica, the comings and goings of the faithful did not stop.It: Era un labirinto di volti e ombre.En: It was a maze of faces and shadows.It: Finalmente, trovarono Lucia nel cortile laterale.En: Finally, they found Lucia in the side courtyard.It: Lei stava vicino a una statua, il respiro visibile nel freddo.En: She was standing near a statue, her breath visible in the cold.It: "Gianni," disse Lucia, alzando lo sguardo.En: "Gianni," said Lucia, looking up.It: "Sei qui."En: "You're here."It: "Sono venuto per l'artefatto."En: "I came for the artifact."It: Gianni avanzò, deciso ma incerto.En: Gianni stepped forward, determined yet uncertain.It: "Perché l'hai preso?"En: "Why did you take it?"It: Lucia sospirò, guardandosi intorno prima di rispondere.En: Lucia sighed, glancing around before answering.It: "Non è quello che pensi.En: "It's not what you think.It: L'ho preso per proteggerlo.En: I took it to protect it.It: Qualcuno stava tramando contro la Basilica.En: Someone was plotting against the Basilica.It: Volevano rubare un oggetto ancora più prezioso."En: They wanted to steal an even more precious object."It: Gianni fu colto di sorpresa.En: Gianni was caught by surprise.It: "Perché non dirlo subito?"En: "Why not say so immediately?"It: "Non potevo rischiare.En: "I couldn't take the risk.It: Le persone che cercano questi artefatti sono molto pericolose.En: The people seeking these artifacts are very dangerous.It: Dovevo proteggere l'artefatto a tutti i costi."En: I had to protect the artifact at all costs."It: Senza parole, Gianni capì che doveva fidarsi.En: Wordlessly, Gianni understood he had to trust her.It: Prese il crocifisso che Lucia gli porse.En: He took the crucifix that Lucia handed to him.It: In quel momento realizzò che la sfiducia stava accecandolo.En: At that moment, he realized that distrust had been blinding him.It: La vigilia di Natale, Gianni restituì il Crocifisso di San Paolo al suo posto.En: On Christmas Eve, Gianni returned the Crocifisso di San Paolo to its place.It: Mentre si avvicinava l'ora della messa, nel suo cuore c'era pace.En: As the hour of the mass approached, there was peace in his heart.It: Aveva imparato una lezione importante: le cose non sono sempre come sembrano.En: He had learned an important lesson: things are not always as they seem.It: Quando le campane suonarono, Gianni e Francesco si unirono alla folla per celebrare.En: When the bells rang, Gianni and Francesco joined the crowd to celebrate.It: La neve continuava a cadere dolcemente, portando con sé un messaggio di nuova comprensione e fiducia.En: The snow continued to fall gently, bringing with it a message of new understanding and trust.It: Natale era salvo, e con esso, una nuova amicizia fioriva sotto il cielo stellato di Roma.En: Christmas was saved, and with it, a new friendship blossomed under the starry sky of Rome. Vocabulary Words:the curator: il curatoremajestically: maestosaincense: incensothe artifact: l'artefattothe relic: la reliquiaskeptical: scettichetrust: fiduciato give up: arrendersito explore: esplorarethe maze: il labirintofateful: fedelithe heart: il cuorethe breath: il respirothe courtyard: il cortilethe statue: la statuato advance: avanzaresuspicious: sospiròto risk: rischiaredangerous: pericoloseto protect: proteggereto blind: accecandolothe mass: la messato approach: avvicinavathe bell: le campaneto celebrate: celebraregently: dolcementeto blossom: fiorivathe understanding: la comprensionethe doubt: i dubbithe rival: l'avversaria
Today on the 5: The selection for the next episode of Stacey's Book Club over on the TWiT network is a very recent release titled The Heist Of Hollow London. It's been quite a while since I've read a book I'm this conflicted about in terms of recommending.
Join Stassi and Bestie Taylor for the last episode of the year as they dissect the horror comedy that is The Family Stone, including the sister betrayal and the chaos of the Stone family. Plus, they cover: the cosmic symbolism of the Year of the Snake and the Year of the Horse, why one of them is jealous of the Louvre heist masterminds, a hot take from actor Dermot Mulroney on My Best Friend's Wedding, and how to deal with social media trolls.Thanks for supporting our sponsors:Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month's subscription and free shippingPlutoTV: Pluto TV is your portal to watch free movies and TV shows anywhere, on any device. Download today and discover the easy way to stream all your favorite content.Quince: Go to Quince.com/stassi for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Ro: Go to RO.CO/STASSI for your free insurance check.Thrive Causemetics: Go to thrivecausemetics.com/STASSI for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sophia Bush is a history nerd. Ed and Sophia geek out with an oddly prescient historic whodunnit when they uncover the Heist of the Mona Lisa in 1911. Spoiler Alert: The Louvre never learns. And don't miss out this holiday season, look for Ed's New York Times Bestseller, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History's Greatest Screwups, wherever you get your books, or go to: www.snafu-book.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Welcome to Week 2 of The Great Joy Heist at Motion Church. Last week, we began uncovering a truth we all feel but don't always name—joy is constantly under threat. As we continue this series, we're reminded that joy isn't just a feeling, it's a gift. “Joy is a treasure,” and it's something God never intended for us to lose. In this week's message, we take a closer look at what quietly steals our joy and why protecting it matters so deeply. Because “the joy that Jesus alone was intended to provide for us” can't be replaced by circumstances, success, or control. Week 2 challenges us to recognize the distractions, resist the thieves, and guard what God has already placed in our lives. Joy isn't accidental—and it isn't fragile when it's rooted in Christ. Let's lean in and continue The Great Joy Heist.
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Alonso & Jacks are back to dive into the newest Netflix Christmas movie Jingle Bell Heist — a holiday rom-com with equal parts mischief and heart.ABOUT JINGLE BELL HEISTAt the height of the holiday season, two strangers — retail worker Sophia and repairman Nick — reluctantly team up to rob one of London's most famous department stores on Christmas Eve. As their heist plans unfold, secrets surface and unexpected feelings begin to grow, proving that sometimes the best kind of trouble leads straight to the heart.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR JINGLE BELL HEISTNovember 26, 2025 | NetflixCAST & CREW OF JINGLE BELL HEISTOlivia Holt as SophiaConnor Swindells as NickLucy Punch as Cynthia SterlingBRAN'S JINGLE BELL HEIST SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with a guy and a gal about to rob a joint. He says, “Let me do it, I have a record.” She says, “Let me do it, I can break into the safe.” They both go for it.Cut back two weeks. We see this same gal, Sophia, pickpocket a guy who's being mean to some buskers. Then we see that guy from the beginning, Nick, trying to find a new flat — but they're all too expensive.We see Sophia go to work at a fancy store called Sterlings, the same one she was planning to rob at the beginning. She hates it when people are mean. When a woman mistreats an employee, Sophia steals her dog's diamond collar.Nick, who works at a cell phone repair shop, is able to watch the Sterlings security cameras and sees her do this — and also sees her steal some petty cash. But there's a good reason: her mom is very sick and needs an expensive treatment.Nick visits her the next day, asks if she knows where he could find a diamond collar, and hands her a USB before scurrying off. That night, she watches it: it's a video of her stealing, with a message to meet him the next day.She does, and he blackmails her into helping him rob the Sterlings security locker. She says no way — while pickpocketing his locker. Needing the money, she agrees to help him in exchange for a cut, because she knows his identity as the guy who installed the security footage and who was arrested for stealing already.They successfully break in — but everything in the locker is already gone. They decide to call a truce.The next day at work, Sophia finds out that someone really did steal all the stuff (she suspects Nick) but also overhears that Sterling keeps $500,000 in cash in his personal office safe. She goes to talk to Nick about it and overhears him having a conversation with his ex about her and their kid moving away. He promises Sophia he didn't rob the store without her, and they agree to work together again.Sophia discovers the type of safe it is and assures Nick she can crack it. But they need a key fob that generates a new code every sixty seconds, which Sterling keeps in his bedroom. She tells Nick they need to figure out a way to get him into Sterling's bedroom to steal the fob.Nick admits to Sophia he never actually stole from Sterlings. The owner did it himself for the insurance money. He framed Nick, who took a plea deal for a shorter prison sentence so he wouldn't miss his daughter's life.They consider giving up — until they find out that Sterling's wife (who hates him) will be at a fancy gala. They hatch a plan to get him there, seduce her, and have her bring him back to her place — hopefully stealing the fob along the way.They get all fancy and head to the gala. It works. But when they get back to her place, they find out she recognized him. They've been found out. She offers to give them the fob if they cut her into the deal.They hatch a new plan to break in after the store closes on Christmas Eve. The fob works, but when the door opens, they discover another door that requires Sterling's DNA to unlock. All is lost — until Sophia gives her DNA. Turns out Sterling is her dad. Her mom worked there, Sterling got her mom pregnant, then fired her and cut her off completely.They get in and put the money in a bag. On their way out, a security guard comes to investigate. They hide but are caught when Nick sneezes. They make a run for it but are ultimately caught. Sophia says she'll take the fall if she can give her mom her cut, so that he can be with his daughter. Before running out, she gives Nick a kiss.While they're being chased, Sterling shows up with the police to see what's been taken. When the locker opens, all the stolen goods from the vault are in there.Cynthia (Sterling's wife) had told Sophia and Nick she didn't want a cut of the money — she wanted Sterling arrested so she could take over the company. She promised to take care of them for their help. She also told them where Sterling hid his stolen goods before the insurance claim went through. Sophia and Nick moved all those goods into the safe so Sterling would get caught for insurance fraud. It works.When the security guard recognizes Sophia, she tells him what she knows, and he lets her go free. Nick and Sophia meet back up later, and, of course, they share a kiss. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We're getting the old crew together for one last big job this week. This week's picks "Love Machine" by The Miracles "Horns Riot" by TRI4TH & Calmera "ANarrow Escape" by DJ Shadow Related Links Dilla Time: The Life & Afterlife of J. Dilla by Dan Charns Hackers (1995) A Die Hard Christmas by Doogie Horner The Playlist No Repeat Playlist on Spotify No Repeat Playlist on Apple Music B-Sides Unofficial B-Sides Playlist Support the Show No Repeat on Patreon Join our Discord Email us: norepeatpod[at]gmail[dot]com Follow Us Follow Tyler on Instagram Follow Shaun on Instagram Follow Taylor on Instagram
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China's Intellectual Property Theft and the K-Shaped Economy: Colleague Chris Riegel discusses "The Great Heist," a book detailing China's campaign to steal American intellectual property via spies and students, also noting a US consumer slowdown and describing a "K-shaped" economy where lower-income earners struggle with affordability despite infrastructure spending. 1955
In this episode the 7th Tower Crew learns, grows, and Spiders.Cast- Reza- LenaThe Magnificent Figaro- Danny DelucaGamemaster- Jared WitkofskyAl Key- Chris FrenchPerberton- Andrew Collins-AndersonKevin- Morgan JustTony 'The Toe' Tito- Chris ThielFeaturing music by Pressure Highway, Jordan Fickel, Danny Deluca and Motoshi Kosako This work is based on Blades in the Dark (found at http://www.bladesinthedark.com/), product of One Seven Design, developed and authored by John Harper, and licensed for our use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
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PREVIEW — Chris Riegel — "The Great Heist": China's Intellectual Property Theft Strategy. Riegel argues that Chinahas systematically employed intellectual property theft as a strategic mechanism to advance from technological desperation toward status as a near-peer American rival, systematically acquiring technologies while circumventing legitimate licensing and development pathways. Riegel documents that American corporations frequently ignored or tolerated Chinese IP theft in exchange for access to the lucrative Chinese domestic market, including the Cisco-Huaweicase illustrating corporate preference for market access over intellectual property protection. Riegel acknowledges that China now conducts original research and technological innovation, yet systematically rejects international intellectual property law regimes and refuses to recognize or enforce IP rights, maintaining institutional resistance to the legal frameworks protecting legitimate innovation and development within Western economies. 1922
The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's Secrets. Author David Shedd, an ex-intel officer, shares the shocking information he's learned.Order Sharyl's bestseller “Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism” at Harper Collins, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books a Million, IndieBound, Bookshop!Subscribe to both of Sharyl's podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a great review, and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the new Sharyl Attkisson store.
The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's Secrets. Author David Shedd, an ex-intel officer, shares the shocking information he's learned.Order Sharyl's bestseller “Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism” at Harper Collins, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books a Million, IndieBound, Bookshop!Subscribe to both of Sharyl's podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a great review, and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the new Sharyl Attkisson store.
On this episode of Buzzing about Romance, Heather and Leah join Becky to review Netflix Original- Jingle Bell Heist.
We know that healthcare is broken, but how, exactly? And why is it that nothing seems to be helping? Well, as Chris Deacon says in this honest, open interview, “Until ...
Penny & Midge explore the legendary snow dwelling creature, the Yeti! Also known as the Abominable Snowman, this pop culture favorite has fascinated cryptozoologists for decades, but its lore goes back much further. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Looking at how four thieves managed to steal millions of dollars worth of jewelry from a world famous museum in Paris: the 2025 Louvre Heist. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com It was a scene straight out of a movie - four masked robbers took eight minutes to execute the largest heist in the last 100 years involving the most famous museum in the world. For six long days, they escaped capture. But as new details come to light, arrests are finally being made. Still, the world is left wondering how exactly they managed to pull it off. Today, we're talking about the 2025 Louvre Heist. Our sponsors:Shady Rays - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB for 35% off polarized sunglasses.Aura Frames - Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/REDWEB. Promo Code REDWEBUncommon Goods - Go to http://uncommongoods.com/redweb to get 15% off your next gift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Part Two, the investigation into the Andersen Air Force Base ambush closes in on its prime suspect: SrA Jose Simoy. As Simoy goes on the run, FBI, OSI, and Security Police search the island of Guam for a killer hiding behind wigs, aliases, and threats. What follows is a dramatic capture, a capital court-martial, and a landmark death sentence (the first on Guam in 44 years). But a death sentence doesn't always mean death… Margot also follows the journeys of the co-conspirators, the emotional and physical aftermath for the two survivors, and the legacy of Sergeant Stacy Levay, a newlywed defender whose life was taken far too soon. This is the conclusion to one of the most brazen crimes ever committed on an Air Force installation. ⸻
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