Podcasts about Holy Grail

Metal band Anger Within release their brand new EP, Through The Eyes Of The Bedouin, via Pavement Entertainment. The EP was co-produced by Matt Washburn (Mastodon) and mixed and recorded at Ledbelly Studios in Dawsonville, GA. Featuring five tracks, Anger Within fuse metal, hardcore punk, and death metal to create an aggressive, non-compromising form of modern day thrash on this EP.On the title track, vocalist and guitarist Wulf Morris says, “When I write songs these days, I try to do something outside of the box, something that not every metal band is doing. ‘Through The Eyes Of The Bedouin' gave me the opportunity to incorporate some Middle Eastern styled music, and lyrics that told a story about desert nomads in ancient times.”Anger Within are a long standing, original metal act from Atlanta, GA. Inspired by classic Metallica, Sepultura, Napalm Death, and other great legacy acts, they are ready to bring their music to a worldwide audience. They have opened up for Excruciating Pain, Karma To Burn, Two Man Advantage, Byzantine, Thy Will Be Done, Origin, Sworn Enemy, Dying Fetus, Kingdom Of Sorrow, Soilent Green, Madball, Primer 55, D.R.I., Malevolent Creation, Six Feet Under, Cannabis Corpse, Decrepit Birth, Marty Friedman, Holy Grail, Soulfly, Sacred Reich, Raven, Incite, Salem's Childe, & Venom Inc. They have also played the Atlanta stop of the Vans Warped Tour, (2010 & 2012,) on the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands stage @ Lakewood Amphitheater.Wulf Morris – vocals/guitarBryan Powers – lead guitarChris Hoff – drumsJason Confer – bass/backup vocalsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Christopher Zook is the founder, chairman, and CIO of CAZ Investments and co-author of “The Holy Grail of Investing” with Tony Robbins. In this conversation, we break down how to build a diversified portfolio in a rapidly changing world, why CAZ invests in the picks and shovels of crypto, and the rise of neoprimes in space and defense. We also discuss the scarcity behind bitcoin, sports teams, and GP stakes, and why AI's impact on jobs keeps him up at night.Check out CAZ at ( https://cazinvestments.com) and the Holy Grail of Investing book's website (https://www.theholygrailofinvesting.com) !======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you're rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ======================Lava is a global platform for bitcoin financial services. Spend with Lava Card and earn up to 5% back in bitcoin with every purchase— all with no annual fee, no FX fees, and zero spread. Plus you can borrow against your bitcoin at the lowest rates, earn yield on cash, and move fiat or stablecoins globally. Get started at https://www.lava.xyz/POMP======================0:00 - Intro1:01 - How to invest in a rapidly changing world3:21 - Modern portfolio theory & the holy grail of investing7:42 - How CAZ invests in bitcoin & crypto10:35 - Space & defense (the rise of neoprimes)16:16 - Writing “The Holy Grail of Investing” with Tony Robbins20:08 - Does diversification have to be boring?26:05 - Bitcoin, sports teams & GP stakes (the power of scarcity)32:34 - What keeps him up at night? 37:53 - Where to find the book & CAZ Investments

Everywhere we look, we see the benefits of the modern world. But what have we lost? In this episode, Jacke talks to Malcolm Guite about his new book Galahad and the Grail, the first of a four-volume Arthuriad, which poetically retells the Arthurian legend of Galahad's quest to find the Holy Grail. On Sale Now! For more information and to order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Great Detective! An Adventure for Two People [2-Book Boxed Set]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Jacke Wilson, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press.historyofliterature.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPECIAL OFFER! For a limited time, enter promotion code LOVE26 to get 20% off! And if you help us get the word out by posting two people enjoying the book on social media (plus a link to our website), we will refund money to your account. Learn more at ⁠press.historyofliterature.com⁠! The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gabrielruizbernal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Help support the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/literature⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠historyofliterature.com/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen sits down with Henry Gould, founder of Daedal Systems, to explore his journey from a childhood fascination with physics to building the measurement infrastructure for the entire fusion energy industry. Henry shares his path from Queen's Engineering Physics to the plasma diagnostics team at General Fusion, where he worked on the PI3 project and saw a structural problem: every fusion company was building the same diagnostics in-house, underinvesting in them because they weren't core IP.They break down why fusion is fundamentally different from fission, the “triple product” that defines every reactor's performance, and the 2022 breakthrough at the National Ignition Facility that served as the industry's Wright Brothers moment. Henry explains why the biggest bottleneck to commercialization isn't the physics, but the lack of standardized, trusted measurement systems to validate milestones for investors. He opens up about the “apparent conflict of interest” of being paid by customers while serving as an industry validator, why tritium is worth $30,000 per gram, and why Ontario's CANDU reactors give Canada a strategic advantage in the global fusion race.Whether you're deep in the fusion space, investing in frontier tech, or just curious about the Holy Grail of energy, this conversation offers a rare look inside the supply chain that will make or break the fusion industry.The Holy Grail of Energy: Why Fusion Is So Hard (02:35)* Why fusion is called the Holy Grail: abundant fuel from seawater and lithium, no long-lived radioactive waste, dispatchable power* The challenge: overcoming electrostatic repulsion to fuse positively charged nuclei at 100 million degrees Celsius* The two main approaches: magnetic confinement and laser inertial fusion, and the 2022 scientific breakeven milestone* The caveat: scientific breakeven only measures energy out of the plasma, not the total energy input to power the lasersInside General Fusion: Plasma Diagnostics and the PI3 Project (04:52)* Joining General Fusion as an intern, then full-time on the plasma diagnostics team* The “first wall problem” and how General Fusion's liquid metal wall approach solves it* What PI3 (Plasma Injector 3) is and why it's essential to the reactor architecture* The challenge of measuring a superheated gas at 10 million degrees: you can't just stick a thermometer in* The triple product: density, temperature, and confinement time as the universal benchmark for fusion performanceWhy Now? The Forces Converging on Fusion (10:02)* AI power demand making abundant energy essential* Geopolitical risk and the push for sovereign energy infrastructure* 40% year-over-year growth in fusion investment and 10% growth in the number of companies* Why investors are waking up to both the science risk and the massive payoffsThe Founding of Daedal Systems: Standardizing the Missing Layer (13:00)* Seeing the structural problem: every fusion company needs the same diagnostics, but builds them in-house* Why diagnostics are underinvested relative to core IP* The vision: a platform of standardized diagnostic hardware and a generalized data analysis layer* Being architecture-agnostic: serving tokamaks, stellarators, mirror machines, and inertial approachesMeasurement as a Service: Validation, Trust, and the Investor Milestone Path (17:05)* The fourfold value proposition: higher quality measurements, faster, focused on core IP, and validation* The codified development path* Why peer-reviewed papers take 18 months, and arXiv posts lack validation* The “apparent conflict of interest” of being paid by customers while serving as an industry validator* Why trust is the entire business: “Any distrustful act is going to kill the company for the long term”Ontario's Strategic Advantage: Tritium, Talent, and the CANDU Legacy (20:28)* Why Henry moved back from Vancouver to build Daedal Systems in Toronto* The CANDU heavy water reactors and their byproduct: tritium, essential fuel for fusion* Tritium economics: $30,000 per gram, and 55 kilograms needed to start a reactor ($1.5–2 billion)* Canada's vast majority of the world's civilian tritium supply* The Center for Fusion Energy in Ontario and Daedal as the first private company on boardCompeting with Incumbents: Why Private Industry Needs Something Different (23:08)* General Atomics as the leader in plasma diagnostics for large public devices like ITER* Why private fusion companies need a measurement partner with a business model that works for them* The motivation for talent: working on infrastructure that benefits the entire industry, not just one deviceBeyond R&D: Adjacent Markets and the Long-Term Vision (26:38)* Starting with R&D-phase diagnostics for comprehensive understanding* Expanding to SMRs for neutron detection and other plasma industrial processes like semiconductors* The long-term vision: operating infrastructure for the fusion power industry* Why Daedal provides value today, not waiting for a mature fusion industrySMRs vs. Fusion: Clearing Up the Confusion (27:31)* SMRs as advanced nuclear fission: smaller, mass-manufacturable, competitive levelized cost of energy* Henry's hot take: “I'll wait to see what the energy price is”* The waste problem: long-lived radioactive waste vs. fusion's much shorter-lived byproducts* Why fusion isn't waste-free: tritium has a 12-year half-life, and neutron bombardment activates steel, but it's fundamentally different from fissionThe Road Ahead: Becoming the Standard for Every Fusion Device (29:38)* The plan: become the measurement system provider for every next fusion device built* Accelerating the build-test-learn loop and commercialization* Building in downtown Toronto, at the heart of Canada's nuclear ecosystemAbout Henry GouldHenry Gould is the founder of Daedal Systems, a company building the measurement infrastructure for the fusion energy industry. Previously, he worked at General Fusion on the plasma diagnostics team, serving as an engineer, physics lead, and technical project manager on the PI3 project. He holds a degree in Engineering Physics from Queen's University and grew up in Toronto.Connect with Henry Gould: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whenrygould/Visit the Daedal Systems website: https://daedalsystems.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Were the Knights Templar really an occult secret society, or did that story emerge centuries after their destruction?In this episode, I explore the real history of the Knights Templar and trace how a medieval Christian military order became associated with Baphomet, the Holy Grail, Gnosticism, Kabbalah, the Assassins, Freemasonry and hidden initiatory traditions.We'll examine the mysterious accusations made during the Templar trials, what the historical evidence actually says about their alleged secret rituals, and how figures such as Agrippa, Karl von Hund, Hammer-Purgstall and Éliphas Lévi helped transform the Templars into one of the most enduring symbols of Western esotericism.From medieval Jerusalem to Baphomet, Freemasonry, occult orders and modern conspiracy theories, discover how the Templar myth was created and why it refuses to disappear.CONNECT & SUPPORT

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Irene Cortese about recent advances in the treatment of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), focusing on immune-based therapies like virus-specific T cells and immune checkpoint inhibitors.  Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  Show transcript:  Dr. José Merino: This is José Merino, editor-in-chief of the Neurology Family of Journals. The Neurology Podcast provides practical information to neurologists and other clinicians to help them provide better care for their patients. Thanks for listening, and have a great week. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: Hello and welcome. This is Justin Abbatemarco with the Cleveland Clinic here with Irene Cortese to discuss an update on progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy treatment in light of a New England Journal of Medicine correspondence, Resolution of PML After Treatment with Virus-Specific T Cells and HCT. Irene directs the Experimental Immunotherapeutics Unit at NINDS. Hello and welcome. Dr. Irene Cortese: Hi, thank you for the invitation to join you today. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: It's a pleasure to have you on and to talk about this expanding space in rare disease. And maybe if we could start off, can we just take an overview on how PML usually presents and why does it remain so difficult to treat? Dr. Irene Cortese: PML, or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, is an opportunistic infection of the brain that is caused by the JC virus. And most of us carry this virus lifelong and without any symptoms, and it really only causes disease when the immune system is significantly compromised and loses the ability to keep it in check. And so when that happens, the virus can gain the ability to infect oligodendrocytes, and this can lead to the rapidly progressive demyelinating infection called PML. These lesions that develop in PML are typically located in the white matter, and they are most often multifocal. And this leads to the clinical manifestation of a combination of cortical and subcortical symptoms that evolve over weeks to months. And, unfortunately, if immune competence can't be restored quickly, then the disease is fatal within just a few months. And so that's really the core of the problem here, is that there is no effective direct antiviral treatment. And the only thing that works is restoring the immune system ability to control it, but that's often very difficult to do. When it's even possible, it's frequently just not even fast enough. And so you can see this even in situations where you'd think that we'd have an advantage, for example, in HIV-associated PML, where we do have effective antiretroviral therapy. Even there, restoring immune competence can sometimes just take too long relative to how quickly PML progresses. And so on top of all that, PML is really quite rare and is also remarkably heterogeneous because it can occur in very different patient populations from HIV to hematological malignancy to genetic immune deficiencies. And this rarity and heterogeneity really make both the diagnosis difficult and also treatment development quite difficult. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: It's such a interesting story, and these different backgrounds really present different challenges. But at these last few years, this has been a success story in some way because we've seen so much effort and research into this rare disease space, which is encouraging. We mentioned this at the top, but there are immune checkpoint inhibitors that have at least been trialed for this T cell exhaustion to see if we can boost the immune system, and then more recently with your work around allogeneic-specific T cells to help clear the infection. What have you taken away from those updates? Dr. Irene Cortese: The biggest takeaway is that these two approaches, checkpoint inhibitors and Virus-Specific T Cells, have really transformed the way that we think about PML. So for decades, our only option was really to try to reverse the underlying immune suppressive condition and just hope that the immune system caught up in time. And now we have these two active strategies to try to speed this process up. Importantly, both these strategies have validated the same core hypothesis that even without a direct antiviral agent, we can improve PML outcomes by restoring effective antiviral immunity. And that said, each of these approaches has real limitations. So first of all, they don't work in all patients. And we have best estimates of success rates somewhere in the 50 to 60% range overall. With checkpoint inhibitors, the fundamental issue is that you're trying to unleash an immune response that has to already be there in some latent or exhausted form. For example, in patients with very advanced immune compromise where the T-cell compartment is essentially absent, there's just nothing left to invigorate, and so checkpoint blockade is really unlikely to help. And even when they do work, there is a real risk of exacerbating underlying autoimmune disease as well as the risk of leading to immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, or IRIS, where inflammation in the central nervous system of this immune system waking up and attacking the infection can actually lead to severe morbidity and even death in some patients. Virus-Specific T Cells have a whole different set of limitations. These are mostly practical and logistical at this point. Access is really the big one because there are only a handful of centers worldwide that can manufacture Virus-Specific T Cells. And so this just isn't something you can easily do everywhere or quickly. And also, biologically, every virus-specific T-cell product which is made from a different donor is essentially a different drug. And so it's really hard to predict how any given cell product will actually behave in a given patient. I should also mention that for both these approaches, they truly are still experimental. We don't have any controlled studies, and so most of what we're working from is really retrospective series and case reports. And we definitely have no head-to-head data. And so while we apply general principles estimating residual immune capacity or weighing the risk of exacerbating immune-mediated adverse events, we're really making individualized judgment calls rather than following an evidence-based algorithm. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: And could you talk about those Virus-Specific T Cells? It's not something we use commonly in neurology. How do those work? And have they been used in other spaces successfully that we've been able to maybe apply some of those principles here? Dr. Irene Cortese: Yeah. So Virus-Specific T Cells were really first developed in the transplant setting, and they were essentially a way to bridge patients immediately following myeloablation. And in the period of time it took them to fully immune reconstitute a brand new immune system, it was a way to protect them from the common viral infections mostly that can develop in this time period and that led to such high morbidity and even mortality. And so the way this is done is that you basically take healthy lymphocytes from a healthy donor, and you can train them in vitro by ex vivo expansion and stimulation to basically become professional killers of the particular virus of interest so that, at the end of this expansion period, you basically have a enriched antiviral product that can be adoptively transferred to the patient recipient. And they may not last for a very long time, however, they can, especially with repeated infusions, provide the necessary immunity to bridge until definitive immune reconstitution is achieved. And so the initial experience with Virus-Specific T Cells was really against the various viruses that are so common in the post-transplant setting, like CMV, EBV, adenovirus, and also BK virus, which is a cousin, let's say, of the JC virus. And over time, the process for manufacturing Virus-Specific T Cells has become more and more streamlined. And so back as in 2015, 2017, we started to realize that perhaps these types of cell products might even be used to treat an acute infection and not just to administer in the setting of a planned transplant. And so essentially we've done exactly this, basically copied these manufacturing methods from the transplant world to make Virus-Specific T Cells against the JC virus and can then use them to treat PML. I should mention that BK virus is very similar in structure to the JC virus. And for that reason, what we learned early on when we started to apply Virus-Specific T Cells to the treatment of PML was that we could actually use Virus-Specific T Cells that were made against BK virus and successfully treat PML. More recent years, groups have been manufacturing JC virus-specific BST, but those BK Virus-Specific T Cells can still be used to treat PML. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: That's really incredible. And it's so cool when we borrow things from these other fields to help inform rare diseases within neurology space. Maybe it's a perfect segue into the cases report in New England Journal of Medicine where you had two cases with inborn errors of immunity. You've utilized the strategy and then stem cell transplant. Walk us through those cases. What did you see? What did we learn from these that we can apply more broadly? Dr. Irene Cortese: Our paper really told the story of our experience of treating these two young men. Both of them had developed PML in the setting of an inborn error of immunity. One of them had DOCK8 deficiency, and he also had Sézary syndrome as a comorbid condition. And the second patient had a CD40 ligand deficiency. And for both these patients, we basically adopted the same strategy, which was to first try to gain control of the JC viral infection. And once that infection was actually under control, then we went ahead and proceeded to definitive treatment of their underlying genetic immune deficiency, which was transplant in their setting to correct the real root problem that they had. And what I think was perhaps most instructive in this experience is what happened after transplant in both cases. So transplant obviously involves a period of renewed immune vulnerability, and that's exactly when we feared that the PML might come back, even though we had been able to gain control, at least temporarily, using this adoptive transfer Virus-Specific T Cells. Fortunately, in these two cases, that didn't happen. And in fact, patient one actually developed IRIS shortly after engrafting with worsening neurological symptoms and also imaging that showed active inflammation, which responded well to steroids. And he's now years out with no evidence of PML or his prior malignancy, which was also treated by the transplant. The second patient's course was complicated by cryptogenic organizing pneumonia, or COP, which can happen in the post-transplant setting, and did require steroids. And this did cause a transient uptick in the JC viral copy number in the spinal fluid, but this resolved once the steroids were tapered. And this patient also is now several years out with only mild residual neurological deficits. So it's important that for both these patients, the transplant donors, in addition to undergoing collection for the transplant itself, they also underwent a collection to make extra rescue Virus-Specific T-Cell products that we had on hand just in case the PML relapsed post-transplant, which of course was not, in the end, needed. And so basically, the overall strategy for both these patients was sequential and deliberate. First to establish virus-specific immune control, and only then proceeding to the definitive but higher risk step of transplant with the safety net available in case virus reactivated during that post-transplant period. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: The complexity of these cases, though, and the successful outcome is just incredible. And again, we don't always treat these level of patients, but most neurologists will see PML during their career. How do you think this helps inform this broader field of PML treatment in your mind? Dr. Irene Cortese: For me, these two cases really crystallized the idea of immune facilitation as a bridge rather than as a standalone endpoint. For example, in these two patients, Virus-Specific T Cells could not have led to a definitive cure because the underlying immune defect was still there, but they could buy time and control the virus long enough to get to something that could actually fix the underlying problem, which in this case was the transplant. And I'll be honest, proceeding to transplant in a patient with active or recent PML was really frightening. And clearly that is not an option or appropriate at all for the majority of patients with PML. So I guess that the broader lesson here is that Virus-Specific T Cells or potentially other immune-facilitating strategies might serve as a bridge to get us to the point where we either have a way to address that root cause of immune suppression or just buy us the time needed to recover from immune suppressive exposures and perhaps opens up the question of how we might use sequential strategies and combinations of strategies to optimize the care of these patients. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: Really appreciate your paradigm of how you think about these cases in treatment, and yet you can have these short-term strategies to bridge patients to have an improved immune response to get this under control. Could we talk about other common examples? So we have natalizumab-induced PML cases, HIV-associated PML cases. How would you think about managing those, so outside of these inborn errors of immunity? Dr. Irene Cortese: Each PML patient is somewhat unique, and definitely the underlying condition that is driving the immune suppressed state is really critical in mapping out what we need to do. I think of HIV-associated PML or even natalizumab-related PML as being somewhat unique. Because unlike most other causes of PML, we actually do have clear and reliable ways to restore immune competence, so basically antiretroviral therapy in HIV infection or simply discontinuing the non-immune-depleting drug natalizumab in the case of natalizumab-related PML. And so this is obviously a real advantage compared to many of the other underlying conditions where there really is no good way to reverse that immune suppression at all. That said, in some patients, for example, with advanced AIDS and very low CD4 counts, immune reconstitution can still be very slow even when the HIV replication itself is well controlled. And so in a subset of patients, the PML can still really pace the recovery. And so we do sometimes need strategies to bridge that gap. And basically. we would consider the same immune restoration approaches that we've been talking about right now. There is an added layer of complexity here that's a bit more, let's say, unique to HIV-related PML or to the setting of natalizumab-related PML, which is that in both these cases, immune reconstitution is going to happen eventually. And when it does, then many of those patients do experience PML IRIS where the constituting immune response paradoxically worsens the neurological injury by attacking the infected tissue. And so this really needs to be watched for and managed typically with steroids. And certainly this risk of developing PML IRIS needs to be really considered if we are going to use strategies to boost or facilitate immune reconstitution in the setting of HIV infection or natalizumab-related PML. And we just have to be particularly mindful because there's already a very high likelihood of developing PML IRIS independently of getting that extra boost. Comparatively, in the setting of non-HIV-related PML or not in the setting of natilizumab treatment, I think that strategies like checkpoint inhibition and Virus-Specific T Cells have really been game-changing because, historically, these patients had no equivalent to antiretroviral therapy with no reliable path to reconstituting immunity. And we're really hoping that these approaches will start to bring the outcomes that we've seen, for example, among HIV-related PML and in the setting of natalizumab and PML to these other underlying conditions and achieve the same immune control and survival rates that are achieved in at least a substantial portion of these patients. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: It's been so exciting. Again, the updates in this field when we really did... We had nothing to offer patients for so long and now to have conversations that are a little bit different. Can I ask you to peer around the corner? What does the future look like in your mind? Do you see other therapies that are potentially at play and maybe right now are there clinical trials that we could enroll patients so that we can help inform the field more broadly? Dr. Irene Cortese: Yeah. So I think that ways to facilitate and accelerate immune reconstitution have clearly been shown to be a valid strategy. And so what I expect and hope is that in the years to come, we'll learn to harness that better and learn to identify which patients are most likely to respond to particular types of strategies to facilitate immune reconstitution. It's really important, I would say, that patients participate in trials because the field really does lack controlled data and it lacks head-to-head comparisons. And so every patient enrolled in a trial or a well-structured registry is really contributing to how the next patient gets treated. And given just how rare and heterogeneous PML is, we're just not going to advance this field through isolated case reports alone. And so we really do need patients and their physicians to be willing to participate in structured and collaborative research. The Holy Grail is, of course, a direct antiviral agent that would really broaden our ability to treat patients and potentially also continue to treat whatever that underlying condition was that led them to the risk of PML in the first place, so, for example, patients receiving treatment for cancer or patients having an autoimmune disease that requires immune suppression. And so I am hopeful that eventually the direct antiviral will be identified. And along that line, what I can mention is there are certainly clinical trials that are ongoing. At NIH, we have an active natural history study from where we can funnel patients into various experimental treatment strategies, including Virus-Specific T Cells or checkpoint inhibitors. Or right now, we actually do have an ongoing trial of intravenous brincidofovir as a possible direct antiviral strategy. What I hope for the future is that we will find ways to really collaborate and to form national as well as international consortia so that we can accelerate the development of these treatments. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: We have things we can do now, and then we can help inform care for our future patients as well. So these are great messages, and I can't thank you enough for coming on. Again, most of these developments have been under your guidance, and we appreciate your leadership in this space and helping to give us this insight into this really rare disease. For folks, they can check out the article. It's in the New England Journal of Medicine, Resolution of TML After Treatment with Virus-Specific T Cells and HCT. Irene, thank you for coming on. Dr. Irene Cortese: Thank you so much. Dr. Stacey Clardy: This is Stacey Clardy, your podcast editor. If you've enjoyed the podcast, please take a few moments to subscribe, rate, and review the Neurology Podcast through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. And remember, you can always head to neurology.orgpodcast for our full list of past episodes, or you can also search by keyword on your podcast app for any neurology-specific topics.

Tony Robbins says the old investor playbook is changing.  For decades, many investors were told to build wealth through public stocks and bonds. But Tony believes some of the biggest opportunities may sit outside the traditional market, in private equity, private credit, sports ownership, and other alternative investments that were once harder for individual investors to access. On this episode of The Important Part, Tony joins Liz Thomas alongside Christopher Zook, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of CAZ Investments, for a conversation about what it means to become an owner and why access to private markets is changing. Tony and Christopher also share their perspectives on what investors need to understand before stepping into a less familiar part of the market. This is not a conversation about chasing the next hot trade. Liz presses Tony and Christopher on the real tradeoffs behind alternative investments, including limited liquidity, higher fees, lockups, and why access does not automatically mean an investment belongs in every portfolio. Tony and Christopher also discuss The Holy Grail of Investing, their book about alternative investments and private-market access, and why they updated it now as AI, energy, defense, and space reshape the investment landscape. The Important Part: Investing with Liz Thomas is a video podcast covering investing, markets, economic trends, portfolio strategy, and the biggest stories shaping investors today.   About SoFi®: A finance company that could help you get ahead. Get Your Money Right® with SoFi. Additional resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On The Money⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Sign up for SoFi's newsletter for intel, insights, and inspo to help you get your money right. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Investing 101 Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: At SoFi, we believe investing is for everyone — which is why we've created a hub with info for beginners and experts alike. Start exploring to get investment education, advice, resources, and more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wealth Investing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Information you need to know to make your money work harder for you. This podcast should be used for informational purposes only and not deemed as a recommendation. Our Automated investing is via SoFi Wealth LLC, and is a registered investment advisor. Our Active investing is via SoFi securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. For additional disclosures related to the SoFi Invest® platforms, please visit www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SoFi.com/Legal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ©2026 Social Finance, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

What do NBA teams really look for when evaluating players?Utah Jazz Director of Operations Austin Ainge joins the Especially for Athletes Podcast to share lessons from a career spent evaluating talent and building professional basketball teams.Austin discusses why character matters in scouting, what great leadership really looks like, why the best leaders also know how to follow, and why “losing yourself in the team” can improve both performance and happiness.He also shares insights on handling social media and outside noise, developing resilience, taking mental health seriously, competing fiercely without hating your opponent, and what professional teams look for beyond talent.From high school athletes to coaches and parents, this conversation offers a fascinating look inside professional sports—and a reminder that the athletes who make the biggest impact aren't always the loudest. They're the ones who make everyone around them better.Eyes up. Do the work.00:32:17 - Getting Started with Austin Ainge00:35:51 - Welcome & Austin's Basketball Background00:37:30 - Building Teams Around the World00:39:08 - How NBA Teams Evaluate Talent00:40:57 - Character Matters: What Scouts Look For00:42:08 - What Makes a Great Leader?00:44:11 - Great Leaders Also Know How to Follow00:45:09 - Lose Yourself in the Team00:47:32 - The “Holy Grail” of Talent and Character00:50:34 - Humility: Think of Yourself Less00:52:37 - Individual Goals vs. Winning00:54:49 - Win the Hour: Cutting Out the Noise00:57:30 - The Impact of Social Media on Athletes01:00:41 - Mental Health in Professional Sports01:04:32 - Why Coaches Should Take Mental Health Seriously01:06:40 - Building Resilience in Young Athletes01:09:16 - Compete Without Contempt01:11:50 - Dustin's Legendary 120-Foot Putt01:12:56 - Closing Thoughts⸻Especially for Athletes:Website: https://e4a.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/X: https://x.com/E4AfamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQJoin the conversation using #E4APodcast⸻Credits: Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad MartinProduced by E4A and IMAGINATE STUDIO

Greg Licciardi, VP of Partner Programs and Sponsorships at the ANA and author of "The Holy Grail of Marketing," discusses his new book, unpacks the five Rs of marketing, explores AI's role in modern marketing, and explains why human insight still matters. SHOWPAGE: www.ninjacat.io/blog/wgm-podcast-the-holy-grail-of-marketing  © 2026, NinjaCat 

Understanding Predatory Bias, Evolutionary Survival Instincts and Cones & Rods (also pareidolia and apophenia) Well, hey there. Welcome back. Have you ever—oh, wait, what is… Oh, sorry. I was confused there. I thought the pile of clothing on the floor was a dog. Has that ever happened to you? What about when you’re taking a walk, or you’re outside, or driving, and it’s dusk or dawn? Then does it happen? Have you ever thought a tree or a pole was a person waiting for a bus? The coat hanging up in an open closet is a man standing waiting to attack? We’ve all experienced this. Sometimes it’s kind of unnerving, sometimes it’s interesting, and sometimes it can make you laugh. In the episode called “The Holy Grail of Positivity Bias,” I talked about how we have a built-in system for negativity, and that’s why we are still alive after all these generations. Fire bad, bear attacking is bad, stay away from cliffs, don’t eat that. Stuff like that. Well, our vision has something similar to that built in. In fact, it has a lot of things built into it, which is what creates the whole “pile of clothing is actually a dog” kind of concept. So, our vision has predatory bias, meaning if it doesn’t recognize a thing, maybe it’s a thing trying to hurt us. It’s why our first instinct is to scream or jump or reel away from something that is in our field of view suddenly. Like, someone who’s your best friend or someone you’re madly in love with is standing next to you, you turn around, and you don’t go, “Oh, I’m so happy to see you,” you go, “Oh my God!” and you jump away. Because if you didn’t, your ancestors or you could be eaten by something. Shoot first, ask questions later. Eye Hardware, Rods, Cones, and Pareidolia So let’s talk about our eye hardware. So, we have cones and rods, as you may know. The cones are high-resolution optic devices that recognize color. The rods are for lower light and essentially non-color input. So, when lighting drops to a certain level, your cones can’t really provide much information, they don’t fire off, and then we see everything as kind of a gray, which is kind of really cool. If you’ve ever taken a walk or been outside early morning or late night, dusk and dawn, you notice the color just drains out of things, and it’s kind of poetic. That’s your eyes switching from your cones to your rods. Things are of a lesser resolution, you could say. They’re they’re they’re grainy black-and-white kind of stuff. So when your brain is fed this lesser information, not only is it still dealing with that whole predatory reflex, it’s now dealing with something it does all the time, but you notice it more, which is this top-down programming, which is this predictive programming. “Hey, what is… Oh, that’s probably a dog. Hey, that’s a stranger. Hey, that’s a…” It’s doing that before you even get to really see what it is you’re seeing. I thought about this so hard, I actually saw the change. Most people don’t. They just have like a a thought of, “Oh my god. Oh, that’s that’s fine. That’s a tree.” And I saw a tree near my house change from a person to a tree as I was driving up one day. And no, this isn’t an admission that I’m going crazy. That’s actually episode 1,000.

This week, Chief Content Officer Matt Davis sits down with Arun Krishnan – SVP, Global Supply Chain & Strategy at AstraZeneca – to explore the Holy Grail of modern operations: the self-healing supply chain. Pulling back the curtain, Arun shares how AI and human judgment are combining to automate the routine, eliminate the guesswork, and protect patient safety at scale, all while bringing a genuine sense of joy back to the team by freeing them up for higher-level work.

Carl Higdon went into the Medicine Bow National Forest for elk in October 1974, and what he described afterward has been picked apart by physicians, hypnotists and skeptics ever since without anybody arriving at an explanation.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CarlHigdonAbductionREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hppszdyFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In October 1974, Carl Higdon ventured into Wyoming's wilderness for a routine elk hunt, only to encounter something beyond belief: a humanoid figure and an otherworldly craft. His shocking encounter, complete with mysterious pills, a transparent cube, and a journey to an alien planet, defies explanation and continues to baffle experts to this day. (Ausso One, The Non-Human Humanoid) *** In a remote Mexican village, a young boy stumbles upon a gruesome ritual led by a self-proclaimed goddess, Magdalena Solis. As the cult's depravity spirals out of control, the authorities descend upon the village, uncovering a tale of human sacrifice, orgies, and drug-fueled madness. (High Priestess of Blood) *** In the early morning hours of August 26, 1986, the lifeless body of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin was discovered in Central Park, sparking a media frenzy that would dub her murderer, the "Preppy Killer." (Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer) *** Small mistakes can have big consequences, especially when they happen at critical moments in history. From an unlocked gate that led to the fall of Constantinople to a forgotten login that halted background checks for gun permits, we'll look at a few “brain farts” that changed the course of history in ways no one could have predicted (Small Mistakes, Big Consequences)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:00.175 = Show Open00:03:24.124 = Ausso One: The Non-Human Humanoid00:21:27.334 = Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer ***00:34:15.508 = The Elusive Holy Grail ***00:41:38.338 = The High Priestess of Blood00:53:11.397 = Small Mistakes, Big Consequences ***00:59:31.589 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The High Priestess of Blood” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w4b35w5“Small Mistakes, Big Consequences” source: Jordan Breeding, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p99tmau“Ausso One, The Non-Human Humanoid” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4acyve4n“The Elusive Holy Grail” source: Austin Harvey, All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckj9sj5“Robert Chambers; The Preppy Killer' source: Cat McAuliffe, Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pp9kj(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June 03, 2024LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIALWeird Darkness covers a 1974 Wyoming abduction account, the 1986 Central Park killing of Jennifer Levin, the long search for the Holy Grail, a blood cult in the Sierra Madre, and a run of small mistakes that redirected history.It opens with Carl Higdon, who took the afternoon of October 25th, 1974 off work and drove into the Medicine Bow National Forest in Carbon County, Wyoming, to hunt elk. He came back describing a six-foot humanoid who called himself Ausso One, a drill fused where his right hand should have been, and a transparent cube holding five paralyzed elk. Doctors who examined him afterward found the tuberculosis scarring gone from his lungs, Leo Sprinkle put him under hypnotic regression that November, and a polygraph in 1978 came back clean.From there the episode turns to the morning of August 26th, 1986, when a cyclist found 18-year-old Jennifer Levin dead near a tree in Central Park, hours after she left Dorrian's Red Hand on the Upper East Side with Robert Chambers. He told investigators her death was rough sex gone wrong, the medical examiner determined she had been strangled, and the press named him the Preppy Killer. Chambers pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and served 15 years, drew a longer sentence in 2008 for selling cocaine and heroin out of his Manhattan apartment, and was paroled in 2023.Next comes the Holy Grail, which the Bible never actually describes. Chrétien de Troyes made it a divine object in his unfinished Conte del Graal around 1180, Robert de Boron tied it to the Last Supper and the crucifixion in Joseph d'Arimathie two decades later, and Arthurian legend sent Perceval and Sir Galahad after it. The chalice has since been claimed by the Basilica of San Isidoro in León, the Valencia Cathedral, and roughly 200 other places across Europe.The fourth segment moves to Yerba Buena, a communal farm of about 20 families in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Madre, where Santos and Cayetano Hernández passed themselves off as prophets of the Incan gods in 1962 and later brought Magdalena Solis back from Monterrey to play a goddess for them. On peyote and cannabis she came to believe she was Coatlicue, the Aztec mother goddess, and ordered human sacrifices in which hearts were cut from victims who were still alive. A 14-year-old named Sebastian Guerrero stumbled into one of those rituals in a cave in late May 1963, and he and Inspector Luis Martinez were both found with their hearts removed.The episode closes on small errors that changed everything downstream: an unlocked gate that let the Turks into Constantinople in 1453, a time-zone miscalculation that put Bay of Pigs bombers over Cuba an hour ahead of their air cover, a 1631 printing of the King James Bible that dropped the word not from the commandment against adultery, and a Florida employee who forgot a login and left concealed-weapons applications running without background checks from February 2016 to March 2017.

Join us this Sunday for a wide‑ranging conversation with author and researcher Graham Phillips, diving into the historical enigmas explored across his many books — from the search for King Arthur and the Holy Grail to biblical secrets, lost tombs, and ancient mysteries. Nothing is off‑limits this week as we explore the evidence, theories, and controversies behind some of history's most puzzling stories.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 22, 2026In Quest to Find Noncitizen Voters, DOJ Allegedly Violated State Privacy Laws Thousands of Times Using State Voter Portals, Says WhistleblowerIn its Holy Grail quest to find noncitizen voters, the U.S. Department of Justice allegedly violated state privacy laws by looking up voter information on state voter registration portals.  A whistleblower report says thousands of voter records may have already been accessed. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & ResourcesU.S. Senator Alex Padilla / Democracy Defenders Fund - Whistleblower Report & Letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin  NPR - Federal agents may have broken state laws in voter fraud hunt, whistleblower claims U.S. Circuit Court for DC - Amendment in League of Women Voters v. DHS, admitting use of alternate use of Social Security informationRelated ADM Reports:American Democracy Minute - Class Action Suit by Voters Claims Personal Data Shared to the Trump Administration's SAVE Database Violates the Privacy Act of 1974 American Democracy Minute - Let's Just Say the Trump Administration's Quest to Obtain State Voter Data Has Not Gone Well.  DOJ is now 0 for 22, With 9 More Cases Pending.Groups Taking Action:Democracy Defenders FundRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgSubscribe for FREE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms.Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Whistleblower #TrumpDOJ #VoterPrivacy #VoterPortals #DemocracyDefendersFund

What Is the Real Holy Grail?The Greatest secret is not hidden.It has been forgotten.For centuries, the world has been searching for a relic- a cup, a treasure, a myth. But what if the Holy Grail was never a vessel?What is it is a bloodline, a legacy, and a truth written in the very code of humanity?From ancient texts to sacred symbols, from celestial unions to earthly kings, What Is The Real Holy Grail? X uncovers the divine blueprint behind our existence:THE X MARKS THE DIVINE. Across cultures and civilizations, the symbol X represents more than a letter- it is the sign of God, the union of Heaven and Earth, and the sacred bloodline that flows through time.THE GRAIL IS NOT WHAT YOU THINKIt is not a cup, but a bloodline- a carrier of divine knowledge, a lineage chosen to preserve truth, and a key to our forgotten origins.THE DNA HOLDS THE CODEAncient texts, sacred geometry, and celestial alignments reveal a hidden truth- humanity is the product of a divine design.ONE BLOOD. ONE HUMANITY.From the Sons of God to the Sacred Union, the Grail bloodline connects us all, transcending race, religion, and nations.THE JOURNEY IS YOURSThis is not just history. It is your story. Your purpose. Your awakening.DISCOVER WHAT THEY NEVER WANTED YOU TO KNOW. READ IT. QUESTION EVERYTHING.Lee LeCaptain: A Global Ambassador of Lumberjack Sports and EntertainmentLee LeCaptain stands as a multifaceted figure in the world of family entertainment, sports, and media production. As the owner and producer of the internationally renowned Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and Blue Ox Productions, he has dedicated over four decades to perfecting and promoting lumberjack sports, television, film, and commercial productions. This extraordinary career spans five continents and reaches an astonishing audience of more than 400 million people annually.LeCaptain's expertise is not confined to live performances alone; his portfolio includes collaborations with prestigious clients such as Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Six Flags, and major television networks like ABC and ESPN. He has been instrumental in producing entertainment for over 40 state fairs across the United States, including the New York, California, North Carolina, and Illinois State Fairs. His commercial clients boast some of the world's most recognizable brands—Ford, BMW, Toyota, Progressive Insurance, Harley Davidson, and McDonald's, to name a few.A gifted announcer and performer, Lee has graced global stages and screens from Australia's iconic program Hey Hey, It's Saturday to America's Got Talent. His deep connection with lumberjack sports is reflected in his 11 world championships in logrolling, a testament to his athleticism and dedication. Beyond sports and entertainment, Lee's diverse talents include coaching: he played football for the University of Wisconsin–Superior and later led the Melbourne Hornets in Australia to a national championship as head defensive coach in 1984.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Metal band Anger Within release their brand new EP, Through The Eyes Of The Bedouin, via Pavement Entertainment. The EP was co-produced by Matt Washburn (Mastodon) and mixed and recorded at Ledbelly Studios in Dawsonville, GA. Featuring five tracks, Anger Within fuse metal, hardcore punk, and death metal to create an aggressive, non-compromising form of modern day thrash on this EP.On the title track, vocalist and guitarist Wulf Morris says, “When I write songs these days, I try to do something outside of the box, something that not every metal band is doing. ‘Through The Eyes Of The Bedouin' gave me the opportunity to incorporate some Middle Eastern styled music, and lyrics that told a story about desert nomads in ancient times.”Anger Within are a long standing, original metal act from Atlanta, GA. Inspired by classic Metallica, Sepultura, Napalm Death, and other great legacy acts, they are ready to bring their music to a worldwide audience. They have opened up for Excruciating Pain, Karma To Burn, Two Man Advantage, Byzantine, Thy Will Be Done, Origin, Sworn Enemy, Dying Fetus, Kingdom Of Sorrow, Soilent Green, Madball, Primer 55, D.R.I., Malevolent Creation, Six Feet Under, Cannabis Corpse, Decrepit Birth, Marty Friedman, Holy Grail, Soulfly, Sacred Reich, Raven, Incite, Salem's Childe, & Venom Inc. They have also played the Atlanta stop of the Vans Warped Tour, (2010 & 2012,) on the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands stage @ Lakewood Amphitheater.Wulf Morris – vocals/guitarBryan Powers – lead guitarChris Hoff – drumsJason Confer – bass/backup vocalsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

We have BIG NEWS! We have launched the new Ascend Book Club!Ascend: The Great Books Podcast has partnered with “The Ascent” here on Substack to transform it into the new Ascend Book Club to offer you the most comprehensive online book club focused on reading the great books and living a beautiful, virtuous life.You'll receive the same great content as before but with much more—which now includes:Weekly podcast and videos on the great booksWeekly articles on the great booksIn-depth, detailed pdf guides on the great booksA monthly LIVE Q&A for supportersWe are also publishing years of articles, guides, videos, and other resources to the new site and organizing them by work and author so they are easy to find—tons of resources on Homer, Hesiod, the Greek plays, Plato, Dante, and more. You could start reading many great books today with the Ascend library.Check out our new website, the Ascend Book Club, and join us today!Join our reading group and study the great books with us!Our next big read is Plato's Republic this October, check out How to Read Plato's Republic with Ascend for everything you need to know.Chivalry with H.E. Eduard HabsburgToday on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick and His Excellency Eduard Habsburg, Archduke of Austria and former Hungarian ambassador to the Holy See, discuss Neil Gaiman's short story “Chivalry.”Before they turn to the text, Eduard speaks with warmth and candor about his family's eight centuries of Catholic identity, the vocation of family in an atomized age, his decade in Rome, and an unexpected love of stories that runs from screenplays and Ghibli films to the understated magic of Gaiman.What follows is a close, affectionate reading of a story in which the Holy Grail turns up in an Oxfam shop, Sir Galahad knocks on a widow's door for tea, and the most English understatement imaginable meets Arthurian quest. Together they trace Mrs. Whitaker's loneliness and ritual, the knight's unironic goodness, Marie's transformation, the slugs in the garden, the three gifts of youth and immortality, and the moment an old woman quietly refuses what does not belong to her life.Eduard reads the tale as homage to Englishness and as a call to accept the adventure when it arrives, while Deacon Garlick asks whether that same ordinariness can also flatten what ought to remain extraordinary. It is a warm conversation on the charming short story, “Chivalry.”Reading ScheduleWe are currently finishing SHORT STORY SEPTEMBER! Next week, we will discuss “Bartleby, the Scrivener” by Melville, the author of Moby Dick, with two excellent guests. Read it this week and join the conversation!We'll then have an introduction to Plato's Republic on 9.29.26 and launch into Plato's Republic on 10.6.26. Check out How to Read the Republic with Ascend for everything you need to know.You can read the great books with the Ascend Book Club!Join us.Dcn. Harrison Garlick lives in rural Oklahoma with his wife and five children. He serves as a deacon at Holy Family Cathedral and as Chancellor & General Counsel for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa. Follow him on X at Dcn. Garlick or Ascend.

Happy SunDEY! Ken, Mo, and Tony are LIVE from The Holy Grail getting you ready for the "Open in Orange" 1:00 kick-off at Paycor Stadium. Who Dey!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy SunDEY! Ken, Mo, and Tony are LIVE from The Holy Grail getting you ready for the "Open in Orange" 1:00 kick-off at Paycor Stadium. Who Dey!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy SunDEY! Ken, Mo, and Tony are LIVE from The Holy Grail getting you ready for the "Open in Orange" 1:00 kick-off at Paycor Stadium. Who Dey!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Bird and Jake for a brand new episode of the Basement Talk Podcast Fantasy Show! Today, the Holy Grail makes the triumphant return. It is time to answer YOUR personal questions for Week 1, on the Weekly Mailbag! Start/Sit, Trade Discussion, Waivers, anything you want to ask throughout the season can and will be answered on the Mailbag. Submit your questions all season long, with News and Notes plus Start of The Week covered on today's program. Unless noted, the Mailbag will release every Saturday morning throughout the season as the guys help you get your lineups ready to go. Stay tuned for more episodes of the Basement Talk Podcast Fantasy Show, and do go check out our other podcasts in the Basement Talk Podcast Family of Podcasts!

ONLY 4 Days Left to get your Sin City Ticket: https://thespacelv.com/event/side-scrollers-presents-sin-city/Don't give YouTube 30% of your support: https://streamlabs.com/stutteringcraig/tipRexworth: https://www.youtube.com/@LordRexworthVT Intellectual: https://www.youtube.com/@LordIntellectual00:00 Intro06:00 Craig's Aids12:00 Detox!14:45 Hard News15:00 SNES Prototype Revealed37:12 Beyonce's Box40:24 Plane Talk50:42 Today's Sponsor53:13 Charlie Kirk - 1 Year Later01:23:13 Wolverine's Review01:31:27 Today's Sponsor01:33:28 Kojima Broke Up With Sony01:48:12 SEGA President Statement 01:51:44 Gamestop Reopening?01:58:35 Gaming History

Sunday is about to be a massive day for professional wrestling, and the crew of 4 Sides Of The Ring is breaking down everything you need to know before the action begins. In this episode, we're talking about where to find our wrestling friends and getting you ready for a packed Sunday featuring two major events: WWE NXT Heatwave and AEW All In.We'll be diving deep into the NXT Heatwave card, breaking down the biggest matches, storylines, rivalries, championship battles, and the wrestlers who could steal the show. Then we're heading over to AEW All In to preview the loaded card, discuss the biggest storylines, debate potential winners, and make our official Margarita Match predictions.Who walks away with a championship? Which match has the potential to be the show-stealer? Who could surprise us? And which match deserves your attention when NXT Heatwave and AEW All In take over Sunday?If you're a WWE fan, AEW fan, NXT fan, wrestling podcast listener, or simply someone who loves professional wrestling, this episode is made for you. Join 4 Sides Of The Ring as we talk AEW, NXT!Join the conversation, share your predictions, and subscribe for more wrestling podcast content.Follow, subscribe, and connect with us on all our socials to stay in the loop.If you're not enjoying wrestling, you're just not watching it right!

In this 1961st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Monty Python co-founder John Cleese about his upcoming visit to Toronto for Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50, his thoughts on Trump and the escalating trade war between the United States and Canada, his ever advancing age and more.A version of this podcast without programmatic ads is available to all Toronto Mike'd Patrons at patreon.com/torontomike.Toronto Mike'd, an award-winning podcast, is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca.If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today we're chatting with Megan Olson — co-owner and shopkeep of Vice & Graft, a curated vintage shop in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter specializing in pieces from the Victorian era through the 1970s, with a deep focus on local New Orleans history. Megan's path into vintage was anything but conventional — she spent 15 years as a nurse before COVID prompted her to walk away from a corporate healthcare career and follow her lifelong love of antiques and vintage instead. It all started when she and her husband had the opportunity to buy 5,000 rare band t-shirts, launching them into their first vintage business – Swamp Rags, an 80s-90s-Y2K spot with a focus on tees. Not long after, Megan opened Vice & Graft, now in its fifth year as a brick-and-mortar on Royal Street, where she's built a reputation for sourcing directly from generational New Orleans families — uncovering everything from Victorian day coats to a Mardi Gras queen's entire 1930s wardrobe. Megan is also the owner of Second Line Estate Sales, and together with her husband, she hosts the Louisiana Vintage Festival, which grew into a two-day event this year at the House of Blues French Quarter, featuring over 50 Louisiana vintage dealers. We're getting into it all — her rarest finds and holy grails, the pieces she can't bring herself to sell, and why she believes New Orleans might just be the most singular city in the country for vintage. Let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [05:39] The 1997 MTV Music Awards were Mergan's personal style wake-up call.  [06:57] Megan's first big vintage buy of 20 Victorian petticoats. [10:53] Pivoting from 15 years in healthcare into antiques and vintage instead. [17:00] Dividing sourcing and aesthetic between Swamp Rags and Vice & Graft.  [21:11] Vice and Graft's vintage has a deep focus on local New Orleans history. [26:03] How the French Quarter vintage scene has grown since Vice & Graft opened.  [30:27] Opening a new estate sale business called Second Line Estate Sale. [36:36] Launching the Louisiana Vintage Festival. [40:42] Megan's holy grail vintage finds [49:29] Shoutouts to the vintage community she loves.  EPISODE MENTIONS:  Vice and Graft @viceandgraft Swamp Rags Second Line Estate Sales Louisiana Vintage Festival  Junior Varsity Vintage Frenchy's House of Vintage Trash Panic  Cora Violet Walters Newburgh Vintage Emporium   LET'S CONNECT: 

After more than 30 years in investing—including 20 years at BC Partners and a decade as CIO—Jean-Baptiste Wautier joins Alex Rawlings to share the lessons that have shaped his approach to private equity.Jean-Baptiste explains why trying to time markets is a mistake, how GPs should think about exits, and why time and DPI can matter just as much as MOIC. He also argues that private equity has entered a consolidation phase where scale, institutionalisation and permanent capital will increasingly separate the long-term winners from the rest.The conversation also explores how firms should diversify, the tailwinds behind AI and the US economy, and Jean-Baptiste's three requirements for a great investment: a strong moat, an exceptional management team and multiple layers of optionality. He breaks down what he looks for in CEOs, where operating teams can genuinely create value, and why the skill set required to lead tomorrow's private equity firms is changing.Key TakeawaysDon't try to perfectly time deployment or exits; invest steadily and price for the environment.Exit decisions should start with fund-level needs, including DPI, the J-curve and the cost of time.Scale is becoming essential as private equity shifts from entrepreneurial partnerships toward large institutions.New strategies should be capable of becoming meaningful, multi-billion-dollar businesses and leverage existing infrastructure.Permanent capital can provide GPs with strategic stability and longevity.Great investments combine moat, management and optionality across both value creation and exit routes.The strongest CEOs tend to excel in one core dimension—charisma, operations or finance—while also creating trust and alignment.Functional operating expertise such as working capital and procurement can be more repeatable than broad “sector expertise.”Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Jean-Baptiste Wautier01:28 – The mistake of trying to time private equity markets03:21 – When is the right time to exit?04:17 – DPI, the J-curve and the cost of holding assets05:15 – The current state and future of private equity06:42 – Why subscale firms face consolidation09:39 – Why performance alone is no longer enough13:04 – Where displaced private equity talent may go next14:31 – How GPs can scale AUM16:57 – Why permanent capital is the “Holy Grail”18:22 – When firms should diversify into new strategies20:17 – What helped BC Partners scale23:45 – Where the next investment tailwinds may come from27:10 – Moat, management and optionality32:23 – What the best private equity CEOs have in common35:42 – What makes a strong value-creation strategy39:03 – How private equity firms are becoming institutions44:44 – Books and investors that shaped Jean-Baptiste's thinking46:33 – How to connect with Jean-BaptisteRaw Selection partners with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies to secure exceptional executive talent. We focus on de-risking executive recruitment through meticulous search and selection processes, ensuring top-tier performance and long-term success.

Super Retro Podcast x Homage Merch Drop: ⁠https://homage.sjv.io/B51KNLOn this episode of the Super Retro Podcast, we laced up and counted down the Top 10 sneakers of the 1980s, including a look at Tinker Hatfield's massive impact on sneaker culture. We carved out our Retro Gaming Mount Rushmore, then checked out two legendary scores from Will's trip to a local toy expo — Snake Mountain and a first-edition Nintendo Power. We also dug into hip-hop's long-running love affair with sampling Bobby Caldwell, while the Super Retro Hotline was popping, the Fit Checks were smacking, and as always, we got into a ton more!Today's episode was brought to you by Salty Water. Hydrate Your Inner Warrior! Support our sponsors:IG: https://www.instagram.com/drinksaltywater/Buy: https://tinyurl.com/4c4kz9ceWebsite: https://drinksaltywater.com/⸻Discord: https://discord.gg/superretro⸻Master list on our NES collection: https://superretropod.com/nes-game-list-super-retro/⸻Join our channel for early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP4yO-dFGayGUkT_MVYrhQ/joinEmail: SuperRetroPod@gmail.comAll things Super Retro: https://linktr.ee/superretroInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/superretropodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superretropod

Every culture has chased the same impossible dream: a way to outlast death. The Fountain of Youth. The Holy Grail. Today it's gene therapy and anti-aging supplements. Humanity has never stopped looking for an escape from mortality and has never found one. In John 11:25-27, Jesus makes an amazing claim to a grieving woman about life. The answer isn't a medical intervention: it's himself. "I am the resurrection and the life," he says, using the same language God used to identify himself to Moses centuries earlier. This a claim to divine identity and power over death itself. Jesus promises that those who trust in him will live even though they die and that they will even never die. This message speaks directly to two universal fears: dying, and dying without hope. Whether you're facing your own mortality or just wondering if there's more to death than an ending, this sermon addresses it head-on: So, do you believe this?

If you are a jazz vinyl purist, you know the thrill of the hunt. You know what it's like to flip through dusty crates at 6 AM, looking for that one holy grail press. A record that didn't just capture a moment in time, but completely pushed the boundaries of what acoustic jazz could be. In 1987, a blistering quintet-turned-septet stepped into a New York studio and cut a self-titled record that has since become a cult-classic among rare-vinyl collectors worldwide: Ululation. Driven by the fierce compositions of baritone saxophonist John Lee Krasnow, and anchored by the explosive trumpet of Art Blakey's own Valery Ponomarev, this album unleashed a massive, four-horn wall of sound. But standing dead center in that legendary wall of sound, trading fiery licks and bringing a fierce, Boston-bred energy to the tenor saxophone, was Jerry Vejmola. "I Remember Leroy" and "Borderline Case" Valery Ponomarev, trumpet Jeff Hittman, alto sax Jerry Vejmola, tenor sax John Lee Krasnow, baritone sax Janice Friedman, piano Bill Patton, bass Yoshitaka Uematsu, drums Executive producer: George Krasnow Produced by: John Lee Krasnow Engineered by Mario Courtesy, the John Lee Krasnow Estate Get Heard on Mister Radio – No Cost, No Strings Attached. Are you an artist, activist, scientist, or storyteller with a message that needs to be heard? Mister Radio wants to feature you. We offer free, deep-dive interviews covering any topic under the sun. Claim your spotlight and share your story on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and major platforms. All you need is a phone and a desire to connect! Have audio tracks, poetry, or original music you'd like showcased? Contact us today to get started: misterradio2020@gmail.com

Tim Hogan joins us today to explore the hidden history of the Templar Order and their enduring legacy. We'll dive into the Gnostic origins of the Templars, the creation of modern banking, and the search for ancient artifacts like the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail. Welcome to Camp!

This episode is a wild ride, folks! From Monty Python to the Environmental Protection Agency, we've got a diverse range of topics that'll keep you entertained and informed. Ross is still trying to convince Jeana to watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail, but it's not just about the classic comedy - we're also diving into some serious issues like labor disputes, the stock market, and the latest news from the world of politics. This episode covers a lot of ground, from the ongoing strike at a Cargill meatpacking plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado, to the latest developments in the world of AI data centers. We also talk to Lee Zelden, the head of the EPA, about the agency's efforts to balance environmental concerns with economic growth. And, of course, we've got some lighter moments, like a hilarious joke about a clerk's pronunciation of a town's name and a discussion about the benefits of improv theater for anxious teens. But what really sets this episode apart is its unique blend of humor and serious discussion. Our enthusiasm for Monty Python is infectious, and his passion for the topic is matched only by his passion for the issues he's tackling. Whether you're a fan of comedy or a follower of current events, this episode has something for everyone. So if you're looking for a podcast that's a little bit silly, a little bit serious, and a whole lot of fun, then this is the episode for you. Tune in to hear the full conversation and find out what else we're talking about this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Bad Dads Film Review, we complete our accidental trilogy of “third things.” After covering Close Encounters of the Third Kind on the midweek show, we turn to Army of Darkness, Sam Raimi's third Evil Dead film, and use that as an excuse to dig into the noble, messy and often suspicious art of the threequel.There is no formal intro this week — time has apparently been attacked by Deadites — so we open with a catch-up on what everyone has been watching. Reegs has been busy with Backrooms, Obsession, Disclosure Day and Apple TV's Cape Fear, which gets a recommendation so long as you know going in that it is extremely ridiculous. Sidey has finally finished The Pit, finding the second season weaker than the first but still worth the time, and has also watched Backrooms and started The Mandalorian. Dan has finished series five of Slow Horses, which he continues to push as an absolute treat, and has also seen The Odyssey at the cinema, where three hours apparently went by surprisingly quickly.That leads us into the usual wandering preamble: 4DX screenings with shaking seats, water and wind; panoramic side-screen cinema formats; the Sphere in Vegas; Sidey somehow still not having made it to IMAX; Spider-Man: Brand New Day and big cinema opening weekends; Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal on Hot Ones; and the general horror of people getting overconfident with hot sauce before reality arrives in liquid form.The Top 5 this week is third films in a franchise, which gives us one of those lists where genuinely great films sit shoulder to shoulder with absolute nonsense. Dan opens strongly with The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, a film that swept the Oscars so hard it practically brought its own broom. Sidey goes for Toy Story 3, remembering Lotso, Spanish Buzz, the daycare escape, the furnace sequence and the emotional finality of Andy giving up his toys. Reegs makes a spirited defence of The Matrix Revolutions, arguing that its uneasy truce ending and refusal to give everyone a simple victory has aged better than its reputation suggests.From there, we move through Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, with Sean Connery, River Phoenix and the Holy Grail; The Bourne Ultimatum, which Sidey remembers as peak Jason Bourne closure and kinetic shaky-cam action; Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, praised by Reegs for Rocket's unexpectedly emotional backstory; The Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, because Frank Drebin remains Frank Drebin; and Die Hard with a Vengeance, which gives Sidey an excuse to talk about Zeus, Simon Says, Jeremy Irons and New York puzzle chaos.There are plenty of other third-film detours too, including RoboCop 3, Austin Powers in Goldmember, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Alien 3, John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, Back to the Future Part III, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, the Cornetto trilogy, Avengers: Infinity War, Blade: Trinity, Karate Kid Part III and Ocean's 13. Sidey bends the rules by choosing the third episode of Twin Peaks, “Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer,” while Dan lands on Before Midnight, the third film in Richard Linklater's Before trilogy.Eventually, we arrive in 1300 AD for Army of Darkness itself. Dan has not seen it, but has correctly gathered that this is not really the same kind of horror film as The Evil Dead. Reegs, who has seen it many times, explains the tonal journey of the series: the first film as bleak, grimy horror; Evil Dead II as a genuine horror-comedy masterpiece; and Army of Darkness as the point where Ash becomes the full cartoon version of himself — part action hero, part idiot, part Bruce Campbell chin-delivery system.We talk about Sam Raimi's direction, Bill Pope's cinematography before The Matrix, Danny Elfman's contribution to the score, and the way Raimi's visual energy clearly echoes forward into later filmmakers such as Edgar Wright. The plot is gloriously simple and gloriously stupid: Ash is dragged through time after Evil Dead II, lands in the middle of a medieval conflict between Lord Arthur and Henry the Red, gets thrown into a pit, fights Deadites, reclaims his chainsaw hand, introduces everyone to the boomstick, and immediately becomes insufferable once the locals start treating him as their prophesied saviour.The film then sends Ash off to retrieve the Necronomicon, with one very clear instruction: say the words “Klaatu barada nikto” before taking the book. Naturally, Ash being Ash, he half-remembers, fudges it and unleashes the titular army of darkness. Along the way we get the windmill sequence, tiny mirror Ashes, Three Stooges slapstick, bad Ash splitting out of good Ash, Sheila falling for exactly the worst man available, and a castle siege finale full of skeletons, homemade weapons, a modified car and Ray Harryhausen-style chaos.We also get into the two endings: the darker UK/director's cut version, where Ash takes too many drops and wakes up in a ruined future, and the more crowd-pleasing US S-Mart ending, where he returns to work, tells the story and gets one last heroic Deadite showdown. Reegs prefers the bleaker ending because it feels funnier and more in keeping with Ash's ability to mess up almost everything.The verdict is affectionate, even if slightly qualified. Reegs still thinks Evil Dead II is the one to watch if you only watch one Evil Dead film, and he does not think Army of Darkness is great in quite the same way. But it is funny, quotable, inventive and packed with cult moments: the boomstick, S-Mart, “primitive screwheads,” bad magic words, skeleton armies and Bruce Campbell at maximum Ash. Sidey thinks Dan would probably enjoy it, describing it as something like The Princess Bride with Ray Harryhausen effects and comedy horror nonsense thrown in.So the final recommendation is simple: if you only watch one, Reegs says watch Evil Dead II. If you ask Sidey, just watch them all.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Jerry Brunetti was a founding partner of EarthWorks alongside Joel Simmons in 1988. At the time, Jerry owned an animal health care business in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, where Joel served as the County Extension Agent. Their friendship quickly grew, and Jerry became instrumental in helping Joel understand the value of Biological Soil Management.After EarthWorks was established, Jerry formulated two foundational products: the flagship Replenish 5-4-5 and the soil conditioner Kick. These products were originally intended to support a lawn care business, but Joel soon recognized that EarthWorks' future was in manufacturing. From there, the company's product development continued to grow.Jerry passed away from cancer in December 2014, but his influence remains deeply woven into EarthWorks. It has often been said that he was 10 years ahead of the industry, although he may have been closer to 20 years ahead. One of his greatest lessons was the importance of remineralization.In this clip, titled “The Holy Grail of Crop Health,” Jerry explains the importance of plant secondary metabolites and how plants develop them when they have access to a broad range of available minerals. Although he does not speak directly about turf, his explanation of how plants function certainly applies to turfgrass.This presentation offers valuable insight into the thinking behind EarthWorks' product development while showcasing Jerry's knowledge, intelligence, and unmistakable passion for the subject. We miss you, Jerry.Visit EarthWorks at: https://www.earthworksturf.com Podcasts: https://www.earthworksturf.com/earthworks-podcasts/ EW Turf Talks: https://www.earthworksturf.com/2-minute-turf-talks/

Steve Young won three Super Bowls. Then he built one of private equity's most distinctive firms on a completely different philosophy: partnership over transaction. In this episode of The Holy Grail of Investing, Tony Robbins and Christopher Zook sit down with Steve Young, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Co-Founder of HGGC, for a conversation on championship leadership, partnership investing, and the philosophy that connects winning on the field to winning in business. They discuss: What partnership investing is and why it outperforms traditional private equity How the greatest NFL coaches and the best investors think exactly alike Bill Walsh's leadership lessons and what "The Score Takes Care of Itself" means for business Why Steve Young believes selfless leadership is the most underrated edge in any industry How to build a lasting dynasty in business, not just in sports   CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:30 Steve Young: NFL Hall of Famer and private equity co-founder 00:09:30 His father's lesson: "You can quit, but you can't come home" 00:25:30 Bill Walsh and the mentors who see your potential 00:32:53 What makes a great leader: the "emotional athlete" 00:36:20 HGGC's partnership investing philosophy 00:52:00 Coaching the next generation and building a culture beyond transaction 01:03:40 Dream and plan: the framework for life and investing You can watch this episode live on YouTube @TonyRobbinsLive and ‎⁨@CAZInvestments⁩ Learn more at https://TheHolyGrailofInvesting.com and https://CAZInvestments.com

Tim Hogan joins us today to explore the hidden history of the Templar Order and their enduring legacy. We'll dive into the Gnostic origins of the Templars, the creation of modern banking, and the search for ancient artifacts like the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail. Welcome to Camp!

IT'S HERE! Pre-Order the 4th installment of the Ashtown Burial Series at ashtownburials.com.After Nate makes Nolan fanboys mad, the guys discuss all things Camelot, including key questions such as:why Camelot is basically the story of King David again,how cool Merlin is (whether baptized demon-spawn or not),how the French eventually ruined King Arthur,whether Galahad is the gayest of the Knights of the Round Table,why the courtly love ideal is Victorianized and effeminate,whether Malcolm Guite's new Arthurian Galahad epic is like eating 10 pounds of dark chocolate in one sitting,compare all of the above to Monty Python's Holy Grail and Disney's Sword in the Stone,why Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene is better than Malory's Morte d'Arthur, and more.Plus, SASF's "Make me famous" segment returns with three pitches Nate does not like.

Many cultures develop rites of passage specifically designed to help a boy transition into manhood. It's a difficult and dangerous journey, many get lost along the way, and a detour into alcohol and drugs only compound and delay it. Sadly, some never make it.This series explores the book “HE” written by Jungian analyst Robert A. Johnson. It centers on the medieval myth “the Search for the Holy Grail,” as young Parsifal goes in search of what it takes to become a man – a man in service to a Power greater than himself. Fr. Bill is joined by fellow spiritual seekers and “12-Step Knights of the Roundtable” James R, PhD, a college English professor from Alaska and Fr. James R. an Episcopal priest and scientist from Florida.  As the trio follow Parsifal on his journey they'll share some of their own experiences and strengths, along with the dragons they met along the way. Please note, this series is as much for women as for men since the inner masculine resides in the psyche of both sexes.Episode four concludes this series. Parsifal failed in his first attempt at the Grail Castle but years of wandering and succeeding at the more mundane tasks of life have left him hungering for a return. Johnson calls these, a man's “Dry Years.” Parsifal is aided by two more characters: a Hideous Damsel and an Inner Hermit.The panel “sums up” this “Journey from Boy to Man” especially as applied to those of us in recovery. Show notes:·      HE by Robert A. Johnson·      TRANSFORMATION by Robert A. Johnson ·      RECOVERY WRITINGS by James Ryan·      StepStudy.org website https://stepstudy.org/

On this week's episode of the SheerLuxe Middle East Podcast, Tamara and Hiba are joined by celebrity make-up artist, beauty educator and founder Hindash for an unmissable conversation covering everything from application techniques to the products worth investing in.Hindash shares his journey from fine artist to one of the region's most sought-after make-up artists, revealing how his background in painting inspired his cult beauty brand and signature approach to colour, texture and product innovation. The trio also discuss the biggest trends of the moment, whether contour is really over, the return of matte finishes, how to achieve long-lasting make-up in humid climates and the setting spray trick everyone needs to know.Expect plenty of product recommendations as Hindash reveals the formulas currently in his kit, including his favourite blushes, concealers, powders and fragrances, as well as his thoughts on expiry dates and the products he's most excited to launch next. He also opens up about working with Queen Rania, building a global beauty business and why authenticity has always been at the heart of what he does.Whether you're a beauty obsessive or simply looking to refresh your routine, this episode is full of expert advice, insider tips and plenty of product inspiration.Get SheerLuxe Straight To Your Inbox, Daily | http://sheerluxe.com/signup PANELHebaTamaraHindashSaint Laurent pants | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72869887 COS cotton t-shirt | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72870626 Beauty LovesHindash Color Fluid - Boy Tears | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72871770 Hindash Color Fluid - Carve | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72871883 Hindash Color Fluid - Concrete | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72871941 Hindash Color Fluid - Sculpt | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72872060 Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Spray | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72872265 Kosas Cloud Set Airy Setting Mist | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72872388 Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72872622 Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72872736 Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Setting and Finishing Powder | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72872863 M.A.C Cosmetics lip pencil | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72873108 Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72873213 Huda Beauty Blush Filter | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72873310 Dolce and Gabbana Cheeks&Eyes Match Lasting Blush & Eyeshadow  Powder | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72873416 M.A.C Cosmetics Skinfinish Colourstruck Blush | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72873644e.l.f. Sheer For It Blush Tint - Lip + Cheek Stain Black Cherry | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72873978Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72874147Hourglass Unreal Liquid Highlighter | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72874241 Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72874498 L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Foundation Powder | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72874689 Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72874775 GUERLAIN L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte Eau de Parfum Limited Edition | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72874907 OREBELLA Jasmine Blues Eau de Parfum | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72875067 Topshop stripe trouser in yellow | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72870774 Topshop stripe blazer in yellow | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72870890 Topshop 80s double breasted blazer in grey | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72871284 Agolde jeans | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72871331 Tony Bianco pumps | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72871362 Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72871710 On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72872128Burberry Outdoor Blush | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72873508 GUERLAIN Météorites Compact Mattifying and Setting Pressed Powder | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72874422 Phlur Father Figure - Eau de Parfum | https://go.shopmy.us/p-72875196 

Braga, King, and Ski keep Spielberg month going with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Harrison Ford and Sean Connery join forces to take down Nazis in their quest to find The Holy Grail. It fully explores Indy's lore, had banger one liners, and had some big continuity errors. Is it any good? Listen!

As the Rocky movies demonstrate, hero myths can create cults. Joe talks about the homage paid to the Rocky statue on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and relates it to the cult that arose from the tale of Ulysses' Odyssey. There are many examples of cult formation around fascinating narratives; Joe and Jon touch on Star Wars, The Matrix, the Arthurian legends, The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, as well as The Da Vinci Code, showing how stories easily become doctrines believed by many. Links:Joe's art pageMore about the Rocky Statue in PhiladelphiaNote from Spike: You don't have to spend a fortune on plane tickets to see the great artworks of humanity. Many of the major world museums now have virtual tours. Here's a modest sample, in no particular order: Rijksmuseum - Amsterdam, NetherlandsThe Louvre - Paris, FranceVan Gogh Museum - Amsterdam, NetherlandsThe British Museum – London, UKTate Britain - London, UKThe Museum of Modern Art - New York, USNational Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea - Gwacheon-si, South Korea Museo Del Prado – Madrid, Spain

Anthony Fauci repeatedly refuses to answer Congress, American democratic socialists borrow Sweden's vocabulary for a more radical agenda, and a former Muslim apologist warns that AI fakery can turn spiritual curiosity into cynicism. Plus: a Batman en español duct-tapes suspected thieves to lampposts, a college student stumbles onto the holy grail apple, Cal Thomas considers how ego and celebrity make public trust evaporate, and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Cedarville University—a Christ-centered, academically rigorous university located in southwest Ohio, equipping students for Gospel impact across every career and calling. Cedarville integrates a biblical worldview into every course in the more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs students choose from. New online undergraduate degrees through Cedarville Online offer flexible and affordable education grounded in a strong Christian community that fosters both faith and learning. Learn more at cedarville.edu, and explore online programs at cedarville.edu/online.From Equip by Unbound. Enhancing high school with life skills coaching and hands-on projects. More at BeUnbound.us/worldAnd from WORLD Watch, a 10-minute video news broadcast that the whole family can agree on. Free for the first 7 days ... worldwatch.news/podcast

Many cultures develop rites of passage specifically designed to help a boy transition into manhood. It's a difficult and dangerous journey, many get lost along the way, and a detour into alcohol and drugs only compound and delay it. Sadly, some never make it.This series explores the book “HE” written by Jungian analyst Robert A. Johnson. It centers on the medieval myth “the Search for the Holy Grail,” as young Parsifal goes in search of what it takes to become a man – a man in service to a Power greater than himself.  Fr. Bill is joined by fellow spiritual seekers and “12-Step Knights of the Roundtable” James R, PhD, a college English professor from Alaska and Fr. James R. an Episcopal priest and scientist from Florida.  As the trio follow Parsifal on his journey they'll share some of their own experiences and strengths, along with the dragons they met along the way. Please note, this series is as much for women as for men since the inner masculine resides in the psyche of both sexes.Episode three brings Parsifal to the Grail Castle. Discussion centers on what it means for a man to enter the castle, the things that keep him from entering or maintaining the experience gained, and what are the consequences of losing access to the Castle.Show notes:·  HE by Robert A. Johnson ·  RECOVERY WRITINGS by James Ryan·  StepStudy.org website https://stepstudy.org/

Generously sponsored by the Ben Delo Foundation. In this second lecture from our recent symposium, AI and the Battle for the Soul, theologian and iconographer Jonathan Pageau asks: Who, or what, does AI serve? By drawing on mythology, scripture, symbolism, and poetry, he argues that the questions raised by AI directly concern human purpose and meaning. Through the stories of Prometheus, the Holy Grail, Moloch, and the Tower of Babel, Pageau unpacks the deepest questions raised by AI, calling on us to recognize what technology reveals about ourselves and the civilization we are building.    Recorded at Ralston College in May 2026, this event brought together leading thinkers including Iain McGilchrist, Jonathan Pageau, and Stephen Wolfram for a day-long engagement with some of the most pressing questions facing technological advancement, the meaning crisis, and ultimately, civilization itself.  If you would like to support us in this work, please visit ralston.ac/donate. Authors and Works Mentioned in this Episode: Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy The Holy Grail (Arthurian Legend) Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene Scott Alexander's Meditations on Moloch Allen Ginsberg's Howl Alfred North Whitehead Simone Weil Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound Yuval Noah Harari Viktor Frankl: Man's Search for Meaning  

This week, we're serving up a special celebrity-themed edition of our #DamnGood edit! From decoding background products in raw documentaries to mining our own interview archives, we're separating real-deal beauty holy grails from paid marketing—because inquiring minds want to know.You'll find out:Selena's K-beauty steal: The affordable sheet mask Selena Gomez casually dropped in a recent Instagram carousel—and why it's the ultimate summer skin-cooling moveCeline's top-shelf tour: A deep dive into the luxury fragrance, hairspray, and newly reformulated cult-favorite facial cream spotted on Celine Dion's vanity in her tear-jerking documentary, I Am CelineTaylor's millennial lip combo: The long-lasting red lip combination Taylor Swift applied herself backstage on the Eras TourTracee Ellis Ross's bath ritual: The made-fresh body oil and botanical mists the actress layers on wet skin for a summer glowThe Bieber bathroom breakdown: A look back at Justin's (and Hailey's?) top shelf from the 2021 documentary Justin Bieber: Our World, featuring high-end professional masks, a cult-favorite SPF, and a surprising Sephora clinical staplePamela Anderson's box-dye debate: The detective work behind Pamela Anderson's documentary scenes, tracking down the old-school drugstore box dye she's really reaching forRoyal secrets and the Swiss Army knife of beauty: How a 100-year-old classic balm became a royal family staple—with an unbelievable name-drop in Prince Harry's memoir—plus the exact neutral peachy-pink gloss Kate Middleton was spotted wearing at WimbledonLili Reinhart's master mattes: Why the Riverdale star avoids sparkle entirely and relies on a neutral, ultra-blendable matte eyeshadow palette for red carpet and video looks

An exclusive conversation about one of the most extraordinary discoveries in the history of wine.Hidden beneath a capital city lies a forgotten cellar filled with bottles dating back centuries—wines with possible ties to Napoleon, the Russian Czars, Joseph Stalin, and even the Nazis. Long considered little more than legend, this remarkable collection may be the closest thing the wine world has to a true holy grail.Subscribe to SOMMTV.com to watch our new documentary, Echoes of Wine, which has been selling out screenings. You'll also gain access to hours of exclusive bonus content, and this is only the beginning. Stay tuned as we continue to uncover the remarkable story behind this legendary cellar.

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The Holy Grail of anyone with an alcohol use disorder is moderation. In this episode, Chip and Veronica look at why moderation (or social drinking) is very rarely achievable. We discuss the energy and effort that people put into trying to achieve it. The reason that we struggle with moderation is because of the perception that alcohol can benefit us when the reality is very different.   To learn more, visit the show notes.

Fireworks are already flying, Missouri is apparently competing for the national championship of "Things You Shouldn't Light With Your Hand," and somehow that's only the beginning.The crew kicks things off trying to figure out whether it's Wednesday, Thursday, or simply the longest week in human history before diving headfirst into Fourth of July survival tips that probably won't save anybody's fingers. Backyard fireworks, neighborhood explosions, and some horrifying statistics make everyone question whether buying fireworks by the shopping cart was ever a good national tradition.Meanwhile, Moon relives the story of becoming "that weird guy in the neighborhood" after climbing a massive tree to rescue his son's drone and accidentally introducing himself to strangers as "Moon." Unsurprisingly, the neighbors were left convinced a celestial being...Road rage, unbearable heat, geese holding up traffic, Gary Busey somehow becoming Gary Goosey, and an absolutely ridiculous debate over whether honking at geese is ever acceptable all collide into one giant conversation that somehow still makes perfect sense on this daily comedy show.Just when everyone thinks the episode has peaked, along comes the legend of the mysterious Mexican Batman—a real-life vigilante allegedly duct-taping motorcycle thieves to light poles before leaving police to clean up the mess. The crew immediately begins casting Alfred, Robin, and debating exactly how Batman's alter ego translates into Spanish.As if that wasn't enough, Dry July officially begins, prompting discussions about drinking culture, whether wine has ever actually been healthy, bizarre proposals limiting alcohol sales, and the eternal struggle of surviving social events while staying sober. It's heartfelt, ridiculous, and exactly what you'd expect from people who can somehow turn alcohol policy into comedy.Ancient pinball laws finally disappear, bizarre yearbook pranks make national news, forgotten movie trivia takes over the studio, and somehow the gang finds itself laughing through one completely unbelievable story after another. The result is exactly what longtime listeners expect: organized chaos disguised as a radio show.If you love weird news, sarcastic humor, pop culture commentary, ridiculous debates, and a daily comedy show that somehow finds comedy hiding inside every headline, you're in the right place. Whether you're listening during your commute, pretending to work, or recovering from your own backyard fireworks adventure, we've got you covered.This daily comedy show dives headfirst into the weird power of 80s advertising as the gang discovers they somehow remember every lyric from Mentos, Big Red, Toys "R" Us, Crossfire, Mousetrap, Mountain Dew, and just about every commercial that interrupted Saturday morning cartoons. Apparently your brain forgets passwords but permanently stores gum jingles from 40 years ago.Then things take a surprisingly emotional turn as news breaks that St. Louis broadcasting legend Joe Buck is officially moving his family to Colorado. The crew debates whether the city should feel betrayed, whether Denver's mysterious airport conspiracy finally claimed another celebrity, and why St. Louis residents can be hilariously possessive of anyone they consider "one of us."Of course, it wouldn't be The Rizzuto Show without diving into celebrity chaos. The crew discusses Nikki Sixx reigniting an old feud with Godsmack, Tommy Lee proving he's somehow still the same guy after all these years, Rush postponing tour dates, Lizzo opening up about disappointing album sales, Bam Margera continuing his recovery journey, and the internet somehow finding a reason to get angry about Fiona's appearance in the new Shrek movie.Then comes one of the funniest conversations of the day as everyone debates the greatest comedy movies ever made. Does Monty Python and the Holy Grail deserve the top spot? Should Bridesmaids replace The Hangover? Is Dumb and Dumber secretly a perfect comedy? Naturally, absolutely nobody agrees.Finally, the show debuts a brand-new game that perfectly captures the generational divide. Teenagers are handed a list of legendary 80s and 90s band names and asked to pronounce them out loud. The results are exactly as gloriously awkward as you'd hope, leaving everyone wondering whether classic rock history has officially become another foreign language.If you've ever looked at the spelling of Queensrÿche, INXS, Kajagoogoo, Björk, Hüsker Dü, Portishead, Chumbawamba, Oingo Boingo, or Yngwie Malmsteen and wondered who lost a bet naming these bands... this episode is for you.Rizz recruits his kids and their friends for what seems like a simple challenge: read a list of famous artists from the '80s and '90s out loud. Easy... until they actually see the spellings.What follows is an absolutely glorious game of confidence, confusion, lucky guesses, and pronunciations that make every Gen Xer simultaneously laugh and feel incredibly old. The crew debates every answer before callers place their bets on whether today's teenagers can figure out names that older music fans have spent decades taking for granted.Some artists turn out to be easier than expected. Others become instant comedy gold. Hearing "Inks" instead of INXS, watching everyone overthink Depeche Mode, the surprising victories with Chumbawamba and Oingo Boingo, and the complete surrender when Yngwie Malmsteen enters the chat all make for one hilarious ride.Along the way, Moon, King Scott, Rafe, and Rizz roast each other almost as much as they roast the contestants, making every guess funnier than the last. It's nostalgia, music trivia, generational chaos, and live game-show energy all rolled into one episode.Whether you're screaming the correct answers from your car, discovering some of these bands for the first time, or realizing your favorite artists have names that make absolutely no phonetic sense, this comedy podcast delivers nonstop laughs from start to finish.If you grew up watching MTV, collecting CDs, or arguing over whose dad had the better record collection, you'll love seeing how today's generation handles these iconic names. And if you're Gen Z... don't worry. We promise we're laughing with you.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.1 killed in shooting after altercation on I-64 exit ramp in O'Fallon, MissouriSuspects face charges after car break-in spree in Maryland HeightsMexican ‘Batman' vigilante wanted for chasing down suspected motorbike thieves, taping them to lamppostsCambridge bar owner fights proposed 30-minute drink rule and other restrictions: "It's kind of wild"SC law legalizes pinball for youth, ending decades-old prohibitionAdolf Hitler baby photo in New Jersey middle school yearbook sparks investigationMissouri St. Louis spot earns title of ‘Best Sandwich in America'Joe Buck, family moving to Denver, with 'partial home base' in St. LouisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One innocent conversation about an old Juicy Fruit commercial somehow snowballs into a full-blown nostalgia spiral, and honestly... nobody even tries to stop it.This daily comedy show dives headfirst into the weird power of 80s advertising as the gang discovers they somehow remember every lyric from Mentos, Big Red, Toys "R" Us, Crossfire, Mousetrap, Mountain Dew, and just about every commercial that interrupted Saturday morning cartoons. Apparently your brain forgets passwords but permanently stores gum jingles from 40 years ago.Then things take a surprisingly emotional turn as news breaks that St. Louis broadcasting legend Joe Buck is officially moving his family to Colorado. The crew debates whether the city should feel betrayed, whether Denver's mysterious airport conspiracy finally claimed another celebrity, and why St. Louis residents can be hilariously possessive of anyone they consider "one of us."Of course, it wouldn't be The Rizzuto Show without diving into celebrity chaos. The crew discusses Nikki Sixx reigniting an old feud with Godsmack, Tommy Lee proving he's somehow still the same guy after all these years, Rush postponing tour dates, Lizzo opening up about disappointing album sales, Bam Margera continuing his recovery journey, and the internet somehow finding a reason to get angry about Fiona's appearance in the new Shrek movie.Then comes one of the funniest conversations of the day as everyone debates the greatest comedy movies ever made. Does Monty Python and the Holy Grail deserve the top spot? Should Bridesmaids replace The Hangover? Is Dumb and Dumber secretly a perfect comedy? Naturally, absolutely nobody agrees.Finally, the show debuts a brand-new game that perfectly captures the generational divide. Teenagers are handed a list of legendary 80s and 90s band names and asked to pronounce them out loud. The results are exactly as gloriously awkward as you'd hope, leaving everyone wondering whether classic rock history has officially become another foreign language.It's another daily comedy show packed with nostalgic rabbit holes, celebrity gossip, ridiculous debates, St. Louis pride, pop culture commentary, and enough sarcastic chaos to make you question why you still remember every commercial jingle ever written.If you've ever found yourself randomly singing an old TV commercial for absolutely no reason, congratulations—you've found your people.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.