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Who's to blame for the Death of Harry Houdini?On this week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back comedian and magician Matt Donnelly (aka The Mind Noodler) to discuss the storied death of arguably the most legendary escape artist of all time, Harry Houdini. They're joined by Producer Clayton Early. How did he die? Could the infamous punch to the gut have something to do with it? Was a secret death plot by the Spiritualists community to blame? Or maybe all that tempting fate finally caught up with Houdini! Let's just say, this culprit WILL NOT escape The Alarmist! Join our Patreon!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Heute geht es in dem Kindernachrichten Sommerprogramm um Houdini und um Slackline.
Joe Sib's career began in music as a singer before evolving into stand-up comedy and storytelling, where he became known for blending humor with deeply personal, relatable stories. He has released comedy specials with Dry Bar Comedy and 800 Pound Gorilla, made numerous television appearances, and toured internationally, including arena performances as part of the opening act for Metallica with Jim Bruer. Beyond stand-up, Joe co-founded the independent record label SideOneDummy Records, helping launch the careers of influential punk and alternative artists. Today, it is his ability to connect through storytelling that defines his work on stage. His Edinburgh shows out now. Joe returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his new show, Aggie – A Comedy About Moms, following his successful 2025 Fringe debut with California Calling. The show is a hilarious and heartfelt look at family, relationships, life on the road, and the stories that stay with us long after the moments have passed. We chat about leaving music to become a comedian 'later in life', Joe's Edinburgh shows, touring with Jim Bruer & Metallica, reinvention, being a magician and his love of Houdini, knowing how to get back stage (taught from his father), delusion, being fully present on stage, social media & addictions, the importance of fun + plenty more! Check Joe out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_sib/ Website & tickets: https://www.joesib.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joesib22/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAYfIYCI9DBQbrAb_S-vzAw Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joesibcomedy ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/
This month, Chad takes on a culinary film that takes on a dark tone, Justin enjoys a twist on the "buddy detective" genre, and Darrin has impressions of My Adventures with Superman and X-Men '97 a little over halfway through their respective seasons. Download and listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon, Stitcher, Goodpods, and more of your favorite podcast services! Support our Extra Life effort for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and maybe win yourself a big prize! Details: https://dd.extra-life.org/teams/73355 Interested in advertising? Want to be on the show? Reach out at geekcavepodcast@gmail.com
National Oyster day. Entertainment from 1972. William Wallace captured by the English, First electric traffic light installed in Cleveland, Civil War naval battle at Mobile Bay. Todays birthdays - Anita Colby, Neal Armstrong, Vern Gosdin, Sammi Smith, Loni Anderson, Maureen McCormick, Pete Burns, Adam Yauch, Terri Clark. Alec Guiness died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The oyster is our friend - Lloyd VivolaAlone Again - Gilbert O'SullivanIt's gonna take a little bit longer - Charley PrideBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/I can tell by the way you dance - Vern GosdinHelp me make it through the night - Sammi SmithWKRP in Cincinnati TV themeGolden Throats - Maureen McCormickRight round - Dead or AliveBrass monkey - Beastie BoysPoor poor pitiful me - Terri ClarkExit - You leaving - Whitney Doucet https://www.whitneydoucet.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days Puzzles - JulyGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Ever wondered why Brits call it courgette while Americans say zucchini—and who can you identify from a terrible joke? This episode is a fast, funny dive into US vs UK food names plus a round of our “Joke's on Who” guessing game. After a (very) long break, we're back with some audio hiccups, nostalgic cereal trivia, a surprising Coconut Coke chat, and a wildly relatable rant about modern-day mini purgatories—then we wrap with rapid-fire rounds guessing famous names from clues and punchlines. In this episode: US vs UK food vocabulary: arugula/rocket, eggplant/aubergine, zucchini/courgette, shrimp/prawns, and more. Confusing classics: pudding, sweets, baked potato, fish sticks, English muffins, fava beans, Coconut Coke + cereal mascots and nostalgic trivia "Soul-crushing modern purgatories”: the DMV, car sales, traffic, self-checkout, and flying "Joke's on Who” guessing game: JFK, Elmo, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, HoudiniFollow/subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and if you laughed even once, leave a quick review to help more listeners find the show. #earbudsunite!Highlights:0:17-1:03 46 sec1. Podcast welcome and initial audio issues. To introduce the podcast and address early technical difficulties.1:03-2:17 1 min 14 sec2. Returning after four months, greeting listeners, silly phrases. To acknowledge the long break and engage with the live audience.2:17-8:13 5 min 56 sec3. Coconut Coke, cereal mascots, and related trivia. To discuss a new drink and delve into nostalgic cereal character details.14:27-50:303 6 min 3 sec5. US vs UK food names: flour, arugula, baked potato, sweets, pudding. To compare and contrast different food terminology between the US and UK.50:30-72:27 21 min 57 sec6. US vs UK food names: eggplant, English muffins, fava beans, fish sticks, shrimp, zucchini. To continue the comparison of food names, highlighting more differences.72:27-75:1 12 min 44 sec7. Recap of food name differences and audience engagement reminder. To summarize the previous segment and encourage listener interaction.75:11-117:37 42 min 26 sec8. Soul-crushing modern purgatories: DMV, car sales, traffic, self-checkout, flying. To share relatable experiences of frustrating modern-day situations.117:37-127:36 9 min 59 sec9. Game: Jokes on Who - guessing JFK. To play an interactive guessing game with the hosts and audience.127:36-139:50 12 min 14 sec10. Game: Jokes on Who - guessing Elmo, To continue the guessing game with a character.139:50-155:22 15 min 32 sec11. Game: Jokes on Who - guessing Paul McCartney. To play another round of the guessing game with a present-ish person.155:22-172:11 16 min 49 sec12. Game: Jokes on Who - guessing Amy Winehouse and Houdini. To conclude the guessing game with two more rounds.172:11-174:422 min 31 sec13. Game wrap-up, next episode, and podcast outro. To conclude the episode and provide information about future broadcasts.
What if a whole industry is going a different way with materials, ownership, ethos, marketing? How do you escape that gravity?This is the story I explore with Eva Karlsson, Chief Creative Officer at Houdini, the pioneering Swedish outdoor brand.What outdoor industry norm do you think needs to transform?#CircularDesign #Sustainability #GreenBusiness #PodcastRecommendation #SwedishDesign #Houdini #EcoFriendly #SystemChange
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION I sit down with Martin Pokorski from Skynet Trading , one of the earliest market makers in the space, operating since 2019 , to pull back the curtain on what's really happening inside token markets. Martin breaks down what founders consistently get wrong about liquidity, why checking CoinGecko every day is not a liquidity strategy, and what a proper liquidity audit actually reveals that surface-level metrics will never show you. We talk about the infamous "Houdini liquidity" trick, why some billion-dollar market cap projects have no product, and why thinking liquidity-first before your listing strategy could be the most important decision you make as a founder. If you're a VC, an investor, or a builder with a token live or in the pipeline, this conversation gives you the framework to understand what healthy markets actually look like , and how to get there. DISCLAIMERNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/ CONNECT Skynet Trading Website: https://skynettrading.com/Skynet Trading Twitter/X: https://x.com/SkynetTrading_Skynet Trading LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skynet-trading/Martin Pokorski on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinpokorski/Web3 with Sam Kamani: https://www.web3pod.xyz/ KEY POINTS WITH TIMESTAMPS • [00:00] Introduction to Martin Pokorski and Skynet Trading , what they do and why liquidity matters for token projects• [01:42] Martin's origin story , how a university LAN party in Australia in 2014 sparked his crypto career• [03:48] Running one of the first Bitcoin OTC desks in Australia with over 6,000 clients• [04:45] What Skynet Trading does: market making for token issuers and designated market making for exchanges• [06:26] What Martin is seeing on the ground , token launches are still happening, and the current market is actually an advantage for serious projects• [07:39] The RWA narrative and why sovereign funds and traditional finance firms are quietly exploring tokenization• [09:21] The first question Martin asks every founder: do you actually need a token?• [10:49] Why the GameFi opportunity is still real but requires patience , and lessons from the AAA gaming world• [15:52] What Skynet's liquidity audit reports cover , spread, depth, consistency across venues, and price dislocations• [17:41] Why checking CoinGecko is not a liquidity strategy and what the data actually reveals• [19:43] The biggest misconception founders have about liquidity• [22:00] Key warning signs in token markets , pulled liquidity, blown spreads, and "Houdini liquidity" explained• [24:23] The questions Martin asks early-stage founders and what the liquidity masterclass covers• [26:27] How Skynet Trading grew almost entirely through word of mouth and referrals• [28:02] Where the industry is in the current cycle and why Martin is optimistic for the next few years• [32:05] The single most important piece of advice for founders with a live token: think liquidity-first• [34:30] Why your token price becomes a daily public proxy for how your entire business is perceived• [37:04] What's being built quietly during the current crypto winter , and why the next bull run could feature far stronger products• [40:26] Martin's offer to run a free liquidity audit report for any founder who heard him on this podcast
Rediffusion Découvrez l'incroyable histoire de Steven Jay Russell, surnommé le "Houdini moderne" pour ses coups de maître ! Le jeune Steven Jay Russell peine à trouver sa place dans la société et, pour s'y faire une place, il décide de mener une vie de paria. Entre arnaques à l'assurance, vente de contrefaçon, détournement de fonds et usurpation d'identité, Russell sera vite rattrapé par la réalité. Mais les autorités ne savent pas qu'ils ont affaire à un personnage doté d'une intelligence bien supérieure à la moyenne... Le coup de maître d'un malade imaginaire Fugitif, Steven réussit à mener une vie tranquille avec l'amour de sa vie Phillip Morris. Cependant ses vieux démons sont toujours là et la réalité le rattrape. Très vite, il se retrouve à nouveau en prison. Mais par amour, il va tenter l'une des évasions les plus audacieuses de tous les temps... Crédits : Production : Bababam Textes : Pierre Sérisier Voix : Anne Cosmao, Aurélien Gouas Montage : Gautam Shukla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Weird Tales Presents The Strange World of Harry Houdini" offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of the legendary illusionist and skeptic through a collection of stories published in the 1924 Weird Tales Magazine. This anthology not only showcases Houdini's supposed exploits but also features engaging "Ask Houdini" segments where readers pose their questions to the master of escape. The themes of curiosity, mystery, and the quest for knowledge resonate deeply today, reminding us of the timeless allure of magic and the human desire to understand the unknown.
Rediffusion Découvrez l'incroyable histoire de Steven Jay Russell, surnommé le "Houdini moderne" pour ses coups de maître ! Le jeune Steven Jay Russell peine à trouver sa place dans la société et, pour s'y faire une place, il décide de mener une vie de paria. Entre arnaques à l'assurance, vente de contrefaçon, détournement de fonds et usurpation d'identité, Russell sera vite rattrapé par la réalité. Mais les autorités ne savent pas qu'ils ont affaire à un personnage doté d'une intelligence bien supérieure à la moyenne... Un directeur financier aux méthodes louches Après être sorti de prison, Russell ne compte pas se ranger et mener une vie normale. Durant toutes ses années d'arnaque, il est devenu maître en l'art du mensonge et compte bien s'en servir. Un jour, alors qu'il lisait le journal, une annonce retient son attention : 85 000 $ par an pour devenir directeur financier d'une entreprise médicale. Il n'en croit pas ses yeux… C'est décidé, Russell deviendra le prochain directeur financier de la North America Medical Management… et cela, même s'il n'a aucun diplôme… Car pour combler l'amour de sa vie, il lui faut de l'argent, beaucoup d'argent ! Crédits : Production : Bababam Textes : Pierre Sérisier Voix : Anne Cosmao, Aurélien Gouas Montage : Gautam Shukla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rediffusion Découvrez l'incroyable histoire de Steven Jay Russell, surnommé le "Houdini moderne" pour ses coups de maître ! Le jeune Steven Jay Russell peine à trouver sa place dans la société et, pour s'y faire une place, il décide de mener une vie de paria. Entre arnaques à l'assurance, vente de contrefaçon, détournement de fonds et usurpation d'identité, Russell sera vite rattrapé par la réalité. Mais les autorités ne savent pas qu'ils ont affaire à un personnage doté d'une intelligence bien supérieure à la moyenne... Un détour par la case prison Alors qu'il travaille dans une entreprise de produits surgelés, Steven est renvoyé lorsque son patron apprend son homosexualité. Longtemps rejeté pour différentes raisons, cette fois s'en est trop pour lui, il ne travaillera plus jamais pour des personnes qui ne le respectent pas. Il entreprend alors de se faire de l'argent autrement... Crédits : Production : Bababam Textes : Pierre Sérisier Voix : Anne Cosmao, Aurélien Gouas Montage : Gautam Shukla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rediffusion (Re)découvrez l'incroyable histoire de Steven Jay Russell, surnommé le "Houdini moderne" pour ses coups de maître ! Le jeune Steven Jay Russell peine à trouver sa place dans la société et, pour s'y faire une place, il décide de mener une vie de paria. Entre arnaques à l'assurance, vente de contrefaçon, détournement de fonds et usurpation d'identité, Russell sera vite rattrapé par la réalité. Mais les autorités ne savent pas qu'ils ont affaire à un personnage doté d'une intelligence bien supérieure à la moyenne... Une vie d'exclusion Quand il apprend qu'il a été adopté, Steven est complètement bouleversé. Après une adolescence compliquée, il retrouve une vie normale, ou presque… Après une première arnaque qui tombe à l'eau, Russell comprend vite que s' il veut continuer il doit avoir l'air d'un bon Américain… pour manipuler les autorités. Crédits : Production : Bababam Textes : Pierre Sérisier Voix : Anne Cosmao, Aurélien Gouas Montage : Gautam Shukla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nantucket whaling was the 5th biggest industry in America… and it became today's Venture Capital.OpenAI's model escaped from its cage and hacked someone… But Meta says “it's all good”.Summer Fridays was the 1st skincare brand to go viral… but now it's done with virality.Plus, 0.00004% of us are Wakemaxxers… Japan's Prime Minister sleeps 3hours/night, Da Vinci slept zero.$META $LVMUY $SPYGrab your Tickets to the IPO Tour: Our In-Person OfferingSan Francisco 9/23: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0064AFB5F688BDBoston 10/14: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/tboy-the-ipo-tour-in-person-offering-8cdhupSeattle 11/4 (21+): https://www.axs.com/events/1446394/the-best-one-yet-ticketsNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harry Houdini spent the final years of his life doing something few expected from the world's greatest escape artist: hunting ghosts. Or rather, hunting those who claimed to speak to ghosts.In this episode of Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers sits down with John Cox, the leading Houdini historian behind the acclaimed blog Wild About Harry (wildabouthoudini.com). Cox is the author of Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini, 1897–1899 and is currently completing a definitive three-volume Houdini biography.Aaron and John dig into Houdini's complicated, often contradictory relationship with Spiritualism — a movement he publicly crusaded against. They trace the rise and collapse of his friendship with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the Sherlock Holmes creator and devout Spiritualist whose unwavering belief in psychic phenomena put him on a collision course with Houdini's exposure campaigns. The conversation also covers Houdini's own staged séances, the mystery of his famous secret code with wife Bess, and the strange afterlife of his legacy in pop culture.For more with John Cox, check out the expanded episode on Aaron's Patreon (Patreon.com/AaronSagers)_______________________________________________________________ The Talking Strange Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as experts in all things strange and unexplained. Talking Strange is a creation of Aaron Sagers with production help from Michael Ahr. Host Aaron Sagers is a paranormal TV host and journalist who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel, Discovery+, and MAX streaming service. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. Connect with the show community on Facebook as well. Email us with episode ideas, guest suggestions, and spooky stories: Contact@TalkingStrange.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter/X Blue Sky Instagram Facebook TikTok Patreon (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clay and his travel partner, Russ Eagle, interview the world-renowned sleight of hand magician Joshua Jay in Las Vegas. In addition to wowing audiences across the United States, Joshua Jay performs in America's prisons and encourages criminals, including hardened ones, to take up magic. He has just returned from a tour of war-torn Ukraine, where he lightened the burden of the Ukrainian people, fighting for their national survival against Russian aggression. Clay gave Joshua Jay the tuxedo of one of the 20th century's greatest sleight of hand magicians, Channing Pollock, for Jay's museum of magic in northwest Las Vegas, which also includes Houdini's straitjacket and his famous needle swallowing apparatus. This episode was recorded on July 14, 2026.
Los Angeles hides an almost overwhelming number of ghosts behind its glamour, from the piano-playing spirit at Hollywood's Magic Castle and the body found in the Cecil Hotel's water tank to the sex-magick rocket scientist, Father Yod's robed disciples, and the cults that made the City of Angels a capital of the occult.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/hauntedlaREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98dtw7CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:24.727 = Hollywood's Haunted Magic Castle00:09:13.905 = Los Angeles' Haunted Hotels ***00:27:05.636 = Los Angeles: City of the Occult ***00:51:50.907 = L.A. Ghosts ***01:01:24.337 = 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:“Hollywood's Haunted Magic Castle” by Christina Sanza for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nhdf2f29“Los Angeles' Haunted Hotels” by Andy Miller from Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvbdcwac“L.A. Ghosts” by Jen Lennon for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39xypc6c“Los Angeles: City Of The Occult” by Christine Aprile for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y9rj77r(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: April, 2021This episode of Weird Darkness turns to Los Angeles, the City of Angels, and the almost overwhelming number of ghosts, haunted hotels, and occult history hiding behind its glamour, from the Magic Castle and the Cecil Hotel to the sex-magick rocket scientist Jack Parsons, cult leader Father Yod, and the ghosts of Griffith Park.It opens inside Hollywood's Magic Castle at 7001 Franklin Avenue, the private clubhouse of the Academy of Magical Arts, where the Houdini Séance Room honors a magician who spent his career trying to debunk spiritualism and left his wife Bess the code phrase "Rosabelle, believe" for contact from the afterlife. The castle carries the story of Irma, the piano-playing ghost said to have died in 1932 and returned to the mansion built in 1909 by Rollin B. Lane, along with the ghost of magician Dai Vernon near his favorite seat in the Palace of Prestidigitation, the unidentified girl in the Haunted Cellar, and a Halloween 2011 fire that started at the exact time of Houdini's 1926 death and gutted the Dante Room while sparing the Houdini Room.From there the episode checks into the haunted hotels of Los Angeles, beginning with the Knickerbocker, which opened in Hollywood in July of 1929, hosted Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio on their honeymoon, and staged Bess Houdini's tenth and final rooftop séance the night an isolated thunderstorm struck the building alone. It moves through the Ambassador on Wilshire Boulevard, where Robert F. Kennedy was gunned down by Sirhan Sirhan in the kitchen on June 4, 1968, the Rosslyn Annex with its forgotten Prohibition speakeasy, the Alexandria and its bricked-off phantom wing, the Biltmore where Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia, was last seen before her 1947 murder, and the Cecil Hotel, home to serial killers Richard Ramirez and Jack Unterweger and the site where guest Elisa Lam was found dead in the rooftop water tank in 2013 after guests complained the water tasted strange.Next the episode traces L.A.'s long history of the occult, running from Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and his early Pasadena partnership with rocket scientist Jack Parsons, who performed the "Babalon Working" ritual and later died at 37 in a home laboratory explosion, to Charles Manson and the Family murders of August 1969 that killed Sharon Tate and six others, Carlos Castaneda and the Yaqui shaman Don Juan Matus who launched the New Age movement, and Jim Baker, the marine turned messiah Father Yod, who took fourteen wives and led the Source Family from a Hollywood Hills mansion. It covers avant-garde filmmaker Kenneth Anger and the witch Marjorie Cameron, the 1920 LAPD raid on the Mazdaznan sun-worshipers, the love-cult of Edith Maida Lessing at Mount Helios, the Devil's Gate Dam in Pasadena, and the curse Petronilla Feliz laid on the land that became Griffith Park.The episode closes with a tour of famous L.A. ghosts: the more than one hundred jumpers off Pasadena's Colorado Street "suicide bridge," including Myrtle Ward, whose daughter survived the fall; the body parts Marines found in a freezer at the abandoned Rancho Los Amigos hospital in 2006; picnic table number 29 in Griffith Park, where a couple was crushed by a falling tree in 1976; Bela Lugosi's hearse drifting past his favorite cigar shop; the many spirits of the Queen Mary docked in Long Beach; the unsolved 1929 deaths of Ned Doheny and Hugh Plunkett at Greystone Mansion; the ghost of Superman actor George Reeves; and Bob Baker, still haunting his marionette theater alongside the dead puppeteers who worked there.
When J. Jonah Jameson takes time off from the Daily Bugle to run the mob, he can't help but draw the attention of the Italian Mafia, the FBI, and the IRA in The Westies.The series marks the latest crime drama from Narcos and Godfather of Harlem creator Chris Brancato. Though it only loosely adheres to the truth, there is no shortage of subplots and familiar names pulled from history.On the podcast, we discuss the first two episodes, “The Troubles” and “The Houdini.” We run down the characters, the weird tidbits, and the obvious comparisons before ultimately coming up with a rating.Tune in, and welcome to Today's Episode!
Alejandro Dolina, Patricio Barton, Gillespie Introducción • 0:00:00 Apertura y presentación del programa Segmento Inicial • 0:02:08 Gira de La Noche Extraviada y funciones de La Venganza en Córdoba, Avellaneda, Buenos Aires, Palomar y Montevideo • 0:03:51 Presentación de Dolina con Darío Sztajnszrajber en Junín • 0:05:11 Anuncio del doctorado Honoris Causa de la UBA y entrevista pública con Gabriel Rolón • 0:09:14 Consejos humorísticos para aspirantes a bailarín clásico • 0:47:57 Mensajes de oyentes y comentarios sobre próximas visitas • 0:52:13 Canto de “A quién le puede importar” Segmento Dispositivo • 0:58:42 Espiritismo: hermanas Fox, Alan Kardec, William Crookes y Katie King • 1:00:33 Conan Doyle, Houdini y las disputas sobre médiums • 1:02:34 Médiums y literatura: Víctor Hugo, Dickens y Patience Worth • 1:08:48 Daniel Home y la mano de Napoleón en la corte de Napoleón III • 1:10:30 “Mano Blanca” por Nelly Omar Segmento Humorístico • 1:14:59 Objetos del hogar que se rompen y nunca se arreglan Sordo Gancé / Manuel Moreira • 1:37:22 Presentación del segmento musical • 1:38:08 “Romántica incurable” ♫ • 1:40:40 “Desafinado” ♫ • 1:43:34 “Silbando” ♫ (Resumen generado automáticamente con IA, puede contener errores)
On this Make a Difference Minute, I have 11-year-old Alabama actress Gabby Davis as she shares about landing the lead role of Izzy in Houdini the Magical Dog, currently being filmed in Athens, Alabama. After auditioning for the movie and receiving a callback, Gabby continued through the process until she received the call every young actor hopes for. She had been chosen to play Izzy. Her response was immediate. She screamed with excitement! Gabby's journey into acting began unexpectedly after years of participating in beauty pageants. One opportunity led to another, eventually opening the door to the entertainment industry and now a leading role in a feature film. For Gabby, however, some of the best parts of acting are the people and relationships she discovers along the way. She loves meeting the cast and crew, working with the animals, and especially spending time with Kilo, the “magical” dog on set. At just 11 years old, Gabby is discovering where hard work, opportunity, and a willingness to try something new can lead. To find out more about Gabby Davis and Houdini the Magical Dog, follow Alabama FilmWorks on Facebook and Instagram. This MADM is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan D. Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
On this Make a Difference Minute, I have actor and stuntman Branscombe Richmond as he shares how a simple drive through Athens, Alabama, helped bring the production of Houdini the Magical Dog to the community. While visiting North Alabama, Branscombe asked Ashley Chewning to show him a small town. She brought him to her hometown of Athens, and when he saw the downtown square, something clicked. A conversation with the mayor followed, along with a vision of what bringing film productions to Athens could mean for the city, its businesses, and its people. Now, that vision is becoming reality as Houdini the Magical Dog is filmed in Athens. During our conversation, I also had the opportunity to share my own connection to the city. After moving away when I was nine years old, I always hoped I would someday find my way back home. Years later, I did. For Branscombe, Ashley, and the team behind the film, Athens represents opportunity and possibility. Sometimes all it takes is someone seeing the potential in a community and being willing to dream about what could happen next. Follow Alabama FilmWorks on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about Houdini the Magical Dog and other film projects happening in Alabama. This MADM is brought to you by Hydration Lounge, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Ashley Chewning with Alabama FilmWorks as she shares how a career in film is about far more than what happens in front of the camera. As production coordinator for Houdini the Magical Dog, Ashley helps keep everything running behind the scenes. From securing filming locations and coordinating logistics to arranging meals for the cast and crew, finding background actors, and building relationships throughout the community, her work connects people and keeps a production moving forward. Ashley began her journey as a background actor in Alabama and Hawaii before expanding into theater, acting, and eventually production. Today, she says one of the most rewarding parts of filmmaking is the relationships that develop along the way. By the end of a project, the cast and crew have become like family. Her story is a reminder that every successful production depends on people whose work often goes unseen, but whose impact is felt in every scene. Follow Alabama Filmworks on Facebook and Instagram to learn more. This MADM is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan D. Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
Congratulations to John Liber, for getting his very first crossword published in the NYTimes! It was a fine effort, with a phonetically phunny theme, and several surprising clues. For instance, do you know what a "river horse" is? An old-timey word for "making angry"? Or two calls that hogs are almost guaranteed to ignore? After listening to today's podcast and/or working on today's crossword, you will!We also have a Triplet Tuesday™️ segment for your edification, during which time Jean demonstrates an almost Houdini-like power to wriggle out of several streak-breaking traps.Show note imagery: Sir, we're gonna need to see a license: hop to it!
En este undécimo episodio de la cuarta temporada, Imposibles Improbables se adentra en el nacimiento de la magia moderna y en las transformaciones que dieron lugar al ilusionismo tal y como lo conocemos hoy. A partir de los cambios científicos, filosóficos y sociales de los siglos XVIII y XIX, analizamos cómo la magia ilusionista fue separándose progresivamente de la magia ocultista y de la magia prestigiosa para convertirse en un espectáculo acorde con la nueva mentalidad de la época. El episodio aborda el papel fundamental de Robert-Houdin, su relación con la burguesía emergente y su intento de presentar la magia como una forma de entretenimiento compatible con la ciencia y alejada de la superstición. También hablamos de figuras esenciales como Hofzinser y Houdini, prestando especial atención a este último como desenmascarador de médiums, espiritistas y supuestos poseedores de poderes paranormales. Finalmente, exploramos una de las tesis filosóficas más sugerentes desarrolladas por Andrés Carmona: la idea de que la magia ilusionista moderna puede entenderse como una parodia de la magia supuestamente auténtica. Un episodio fundamental para comprender cómo nació el ilusionismo contemporáneo y qué lo diferencia de otras formas históricas de magia.
What if your pet's symptoms weren't problems to eliminate, but messages to decode? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Feinman, a veterinarian, molecular biologist, and homeopath with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Jeff shares his profound journey from a 35-year personal health mystery to becoming a pioneer in holistic pet care. We explore the "invisible connection" between human energy and animal health, the true significance of symptoms, and how to build resilience in our pets through nutrition and emotional balance. From rethinking annual vaccines to understanding the impact of processed food, Dr. Jeff provides a roadmap for pet parents to move beyond traditional medicine and embrace a path of cellular joy and quantum healing. ⏱️ Accurate YouTube Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Dr. Jeff Feinman 1:15 Dr. Jeff's 51-Year Health Journey: Scary neurological symptoms in 1975 2:23 Disconnecting Symptoms from Happiness: A 35-year diagnostic mystery 3:00 Neurological Attacks: When the brain and muscles stop communicating 4:12 Molecular Biology: How personal illness led to a career in science 5:00 Non-Judgmental Companions: Lessons from Houdini the hamster 6:00 The Tradesperson Trap: Why traditional vet school ignores the whole picture 7:29 The Invisible Essentials: Love, calm, and joy in veterinary medicine 8:45 The Mirror Effect: How aggressive owners replicate in aggressive pets 9:30 Energetic Paradigms: Why energy is the source of all life 10:13 Sensitivity: How animals pick up on human thoughts and emotions 10:53 The Truth About Microchips: Energy fields and susceptibility 12:45 Processed Food and Cancer: The hidden toxins in commercial pet diets 13:04 Understanding "Ash": What commercial food labels really mean 14:45 Rethinking Vaccines: Immune balance vs. annual jabbing 16:00 The Law of Rabies: Navigating legal requirements vs. health 18:00 Significance of Symptoms (SOS): Viewing symptoms as clues, not problems 20:00 Building Resilience: Lowering susceptibility through holistic actions 22:00 Navigating Boarding and Vaccines: The power of blood titers and releases 24:00 Homeopathy and Allergies: Dr. Jeff's personal healing journey 26:00 The BEAM Blueprint: A new framework for pet wellness 45:54 Eckhart Tolle and Awakening: Connecting veterinary science with consciousness 47:34 The Decline of Pet Longevity: Why dogs and cats are dying younger 48:42 Lifespan vs. Healthspan: The 15-year gap in modern health 51:56 Where to Find Dr. Jeff: Holistic Actions and the Path to Pet Wellness 53:14 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the Meditation Podcast Network 53:57 End of Episode
Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Matthew Ehret is a journalist, lecturer, and founder of the Canadian Patriot Review. SPONSORS https://amentara.com/go/dj - Use code DJP22 for 22% off. https://mengotomars.com - Use code DANNY for 50% off for life. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. EPISODE LINKS https://substack.com/@matthewehret https://canadianpatriot.org FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - The plan to reset society on 9/11 03:45 - Plato 12:21 - The fallacy of the creation of the universe 18:28 - Robert Sopalsky & the God-shaped hole 21:50 - Defining wisdom & the connection to truth 26:55 - Epstein's connection to ancient Roman empire 31:50 - Jacques Costeau's views on depopulation 37:57 - Cosmic radiation's impact on the Earth 47:48 - Adversarial scarecrows & trojan horse assumptions 53:05 - Thomas Malthus' prediction of cataclysms 58:39 - The 9 muses & the mystery of creativity 01:01:09 - Kepler's 3 laws 01:08:06 - The forbidden ways of thinking 01:11:01 - Matt's film on the UFO psy-op 01:13:30 - The Esalen program on psychedelics 01:18:03 - Why Satan chooses to be evil 01:26:57 - UFOs are a multi-generational magic trick 01:33:47 - The Rockefellers' control grid 01:41:44 - The one-world alien religion 01:50:20 - Plato's noble lie 01:55:49 - Plato's definition of a human being 02:00:05 - Straussians & Plato's secret doctrine 02:07:18 - What it means to be a Platanist 02:17:01 - Sketpicism of Telepathy Tapes & Uri Geller 02:24:11 - The power of self-deceit & belief 02:28:40 - Washington Irving Bishop 02:35:16 - Houdini's role in national intelligence 02:36:57 - The secret society that killed Lincoln & started the KKK 02:45:20 - Oneida cult 02:47:06 - The paradox of Presidential assassinations 02:52:50 - Shadow organization running the world today 02:57:15 - Dark strategy behind the Epstein files 03:05:10 - The Silicon Valley movement 03:12:39 - Tavistockian method of breaking people 03:15:27 - Suspicious names behind UFO disclosure 03:27:48 - The narrative that explains UFO disclosure 03:33:40 - Varginha, Brazil UFO incident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SHOW NOTES: Steven Spielberg created Jaws and Close Encounters. He used technology for the shark and the spaceship. But he used talent for the creation. Pablo Picasso famously relied on Ripolin, a quick-drying, glossy commercial house paint, instead of traditional artist oils. For tools, he used oversized, long-handled bristle brushes, and stiff palette knives for impasto textures. But the painting Guernica was the result of his talent. Bach created the Brandenburg concertos and the musical advancements that most helped him were the rise of flexible "well-temperament" tuning and the rapid development of the Italian concerto style. Together, these innovations allowed him to achieve his legendary harmonic complexity and contrapuntal mastery. But the talent was already there. Houdini created incredible illusions and escapes using hidden keys, sleight of hand, mirrors, and secret hatched. But the design and the implementation were due to his talent. Focus on your talent, not technology. A microphone can enhance volume but won't help you to naturally sing on key. Superb skis and advance waxes can help your skiing speed and control, but are no replacement for quick reflexes and physical stamina. Technology, whether AI or a remote control, can enhance your abilities and success, but they can't replace your judgment and native talent, unless you try to allow them to, which will only atrophy your unique abilities.
There may be no one alive who saw Houdini perform magic. Yet we still know his name and his legend. Dua Lipa namechecked the escape artist in a 2023 dance hit and she's not alone. Houdini is still a cultural reference point, despite having died 100 years ago. And that's pretty much what he would have wanted. IDEAS explores why his name persists in our imaginations and how his magic helped his family escape poverty.Guests in this episode:Adam Begley is a biographer living in London, and author of Houdini: The Elusive American.David Ben is a conjuror, writer, and consultant in Toronto. He's writing a graphic novel featuring an imagined adventure for Houdini.Katie Bender is a playwright and actor. Her interactive performance about Houdini is called Instructions for a Seance.
Barb Rosenstock is a picture book author whose latest book is Houdini's Library. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Houdini's Libraryhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712436/houdinis-library-by-barb-rosenstock-illustrated-by-mar-delmar/ Barb's websitehttps://barbrosenstock.com/ Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusingjews.com/merch#!/ Subscribe to the Amusing Jews podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/amusing-jews Adat Chaverim – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Los Angeleshttps://www.humanisticjudaismla.org/ Jewish Museum of the American Westhttps://www.jmaw.org/ Atheists United Studioshttps://www.atheistsunited.org/au-studios
En '¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!', suena Robbie Williams con "Feel", Lady Gaga con "Alejandro", Dua Lipa con "Houdini" y Katy Perry con "Last Friday Night". También se escucha a Shawn Mendes y Taylor Swift. Juan Magán y Oreo presentan "El Ritual", firme candidata a canción del verano. Marta Soto visita CADENA 100 para hablar de "Reinicio", su tercer disco, donde busca la sencillez y el minimalismo, componiendo entre Madrid y Punta Umbría. El programa arranca la mañana con David Guetta, Enrique Iglesias y Roxette. Los oyentes comparten anécdotas sobre mascotas inusuales: una cuñada tiene gusanos de seda, un hijo cuida hormigas que mueren, otros niños entierran una mariquita, y una hija cuida un globo pintado. Un niño de cinco años insiste en cuidar bichos bola que no sobreviven. CADENA 100 ofrece 45 minutos de música sin interrupción y la mejor variedad musical.
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOWhat if the greatest performers in history never really left the stage? At Lincoln Theatre, some believe they never did.Once a grand vaudeville theater that hosted legends like Harry Houdini, Ginger Rogers, and The Marx Brothers, the Lincoln Theater has become known for something far stranger than applause. Staff and visitors report phantom footsteps, cold spots, disembodied voices, and apparitions of long-dead performers still roaming the halls.Then came the EVP.A chilling voice captured saying just two words: “Time for magic.” Many believe it may have been Houdini himself, still performing long after death.Renowned paranormal investigator Dale Kaczmarek shares his firsthand experiences investigating the Lincoln Theater, including eerie recordings, intelligent hauntings, and the strange energy that still clings to the historic building.This isn't just a haunted theater. It's a place where the past may still be waiting for the curtain to rise once again.#HauntedTheater #LincolnTheater #HarryHoudiniGhost #RealGhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #TheGraveTalks #EVPEvidence #GhostsOnStage #DaleKaczmarek #HauntedIllinois #TrueHaunting #SpiritVoicesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!What if the greatest performers in history never really left the stage? At Lincoln Theatre, some believe they never did.Once a grand vaudeville theater that hosted legends like Harry Houdini, Ginger Rogers, and The Marx Brothers, the Lincoln Theater has become known for something far stranger than applause. Staff and visitors report phantom footsteps, cold spots, disembodied voices, and apparitions of long-dead performers still roaming the halls.Then came the EVP.A chilling voice captured saying just two words: “Time for magic.” Many believe it may have been Houdini himself, still performing long after death.Renowned paranormal investigator Dale Kaczmarek shares his firsthand experiences investigating the Lincoln Theater, including eerie recordings, intelligent hauntings, and the strange energy that still clings to the historic building.This isn't just a haunted theater. It's a place where the past may still be waiting for the curtain to rise once again.#HauntedTheater #LincolnTheater #HarryHoudiniGhost #RealGhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #TheGraveTalks #EVPEvidence #GhostsOnStage #DaleKaczmarek #HauntedIllinois #TrueHaunting #SpiritVoicesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
Roll up Roll up and welcome to Circus Busch! Sometimes it's always there, in a permanent building along the Spree, that may or may not be used for significant meetings by various shades of the political spectrum, but this is Germany everybody, the context is gonna be colourful! Sometimes the circus is travelling to other places, like Paris in 1940 and everyone there is really happy to see you. Honest.We talk about the broader context of the history of The Circus in twentieth-century Europe and focus in on some specific families, like the Althoffs, the Blumfelds, and the Grand Dame of Circus Busch herself, Paula. We talk about some of the shadier elements of what it meant to be the person in charge of a huge money making institution, with incredibly diverse people at it's core, and how some of the fascinating lives of some of those involved contracted and expanded against the backdrop of the twentieth century.++++++
Dailyn Matthews left an abusive marriage with a two-year-old daughter and rebuilt her life in one of the most dangerous, male-dominated industries in the world: stunt work. Now, after 26 years of falling, fighting, driving, escaping and surviving on camera, she's also building a second career as an adventure photographer. In this episode of Goals Do Come True, Doug talks to stuntwoman and photographer Dailyn Matthews about survival, reinvention, creativity, AI, motherhood, goal-setting, and what it really takes to keep going when life forces you to start again. From dangerous film sets to volcanoes in Hawaii, underwater photo shoots, vision boards, TED Talk dreams and the power of doing the fun thing first, this is a story about choosing courage over comfort. Key Takeaways Why Dailyn became a stuntwoman as a single mother What it's really like working in a male-dominated stunt industry The terrifying Houdini water tank stunt How AI is affecting both stunt work and photography Why human connection still matters more than perfect technology How creative vision boards help Dailyn set bigger goals Why “do the fun thing first” might be the best productivity advice you hear this week LinkedIn - Dailyn Matthews Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dailyn.matthews/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dailynmatthewsstudio/ Chapters 00:00 – Why Doug invited Dailyn onto the podcast01:36 – Leaving an abusive marriage and starting again03:40 – Breaking into the male-dominated stunt world06:45 – Why reputation matters on set09:17 – Can you really have it all?10:32 – AI, strikes and the changing film industry15:45 – Photography, travel and bringing the world back to her father20:33 – Why AI can mimic nature but cannot create it23:31 – Watching a volcano erupt in Hawaii30:19 – The girl in the orange dress project35:08 – TED Talk dreams and empowering young women37:20 – The terrifying Houdini water tank stunt44:56 – Why Dailyn's vision boards actually work53:43 – “Do the fun thing first”58:53 – What Dailyn wanted from this podcast Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/dp/B09MYXXS88/
This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét question who the real Harry Potter fan is, whether Mormons are Christians, and if either of them would ever become Mormon or Scientologist. Bob explains sour mash, they see who can correctly spell "contiguous," and wonder if Texas could ever turn blue. They revisit the Scary Movie franchise, search their text history for words like "sorry," "thank you," and "busted," and role-play how Monét would interact with Sebastian Bach. Plus, Houdini's accidental death, the butterfly effect, bending elements, dream superpowers, bees vs. mosquitoes, and what animals they'd be. Thanks to our sponsors: Book your next stay with Airbnb! If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/rivalry Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to chime.com/rivalry Go to HomeChef.com/RIVALRY for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét question who the real Harry Potter fan is, whether Mormons are Christians, and if either of them would ever become Mormon or Scientologist. Bob explains sour mash, they see who can correctly spell “contiguous,” and wonder if Texas could ever turn blue. They revisit the Scary Movie franchise, search their text history for words like “sorry,” “thank you,” and “busted,” and role-play how Monét would interact with Sebastian Bach. Plus, Houdini's accidental death, the butterfly effect, bending elements, dream superpowers, bees vs. mosquitoes, and what animals they'd be. Thanks to our sponsors: Book your next stay with Airbnb! If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/rivalry Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to chime.com/rivalry Go to HomeChef.com/RIVALRY for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This podcast interview featured Glenn Macken, an electrician by trade and accomplished actor who has appeared in numerous theater productions including "A Few Good Men," "Guys and Dolls," and "1776." Glenn shared his journey into magic starting at age 11 with Houdini movies and library books, eventually joining the Society of American Magicians (SAM) Assembly #35 in Poughkeepsie where he met notable magicians like Walter Gibson and Jeff McBride. He explained how his theater career began when Jeff suggested he join community theater to build confidence, leading to roles in shows like "Forever Plaid" and working alongside Broadway performers. Glenn discussed his acting training in voice, dance, and Meisner Method techniques, and described his experience with Broadway auditions including meeting Richard Kiley. The conversation covered his dual passions for magic and theater, his extensive experience in set design and construction, and a humorous story about accidentally cutting John Barrymore's ear during a fencing scene in "I Hate Hamlet."wesiseli.comPatreon.com/wes_iseli
Before Houdini became the name history remembered, another illusionist drew enormous crowds and commanded extraordinary fees. He called himself the Great Lafayette, and his performances were part magic show, part circus, part theatre of death. Then, one night in Edinburgh, his grand finale set the theatre on fire. Lafayette was seen rushing back inside, through the flames, to save the animals he loved. By morning, investigators believed they had found his body. Then they found him again. Was it a tragic mistake, a final escape gone wrong, or the last great illusion of a man who spent his life making audiences wonder where the real Lafayette had gone? If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 49 – Houdini's Ghost Episode 204 – Mysteries of the Keyhole House For information or to purchase tickets for our ghost tours or paranormal adventures in Kingston, Ottawa, or Toronto, please visit hauntedwalk.com.
Thyra Mckelvie joins PolliNation to discuss managing blue orchard bees (mason bees). Thyra is the Managing Director and Solitary Bee Educator at Rent Mason Bees. She outlines three essential care steps: start with clean, openable nesting material of proper size, remove nests at the end of spring to protect developing bees from summer predators, and harvest/clean cocoons in fall to control pests and disease. In addition, Thyra covers the key pests of mason bees include pollen mites, Houdini flies, chalkbrood fungus, and monodontomerus wasps, plus sterilization methods. Rent Mason Bees website: https://rentmasonbees.com Rent Mason Bees YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RentMasonBees Houdini Fly Hunt - report if you have Houdini Flies: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwkcEVe6CfNoaoTDcSlXmIpX0HYUTmhOsZJihPvn8rCXNn8A/viewform?pli=1 00:00 Welcome to Mason Bee Season 01:01 What Are Blue Orchard Bees 02:39 Gentle Bees for Schools 04:06 Bee Hotels Need Maintenance 05:42 Avoid Bamboo and Log Hotels 07:01 Three Steps to Protect Cocoons 11:49 Predators and Parasites Explained 12:05 Inside a Nesting Chamber 13:09 Pollen Mites and Houdini Fly 16:02 Chalkbrood and Monodontomerus Wasps 18:33 Cleaning and Sterilizing Trays 19:56 Sterilize Nesting Trays 20:20 Spot Houdini Fly Signs 20:41 Cardboard Liner Hack 21:22 Spring Cleanup Routine 21:56 Vacuuming and Tanglefoot 22:43 Join Houdini Fly Research 24:11 Bee Emergence Timeline 25:13 Remove and Store Blocks 26:16 Summer Storage Tips 27:55 Fall Harvest and Washing 29:54 Dispose Pests Safely 30:27 Releasing From Old Materials 32:48 Rent Mason Bees Explained 34:52 Wrap Up and Thanks
You know this moment. You were deep asleep. And then — with no warning, no sound, no trigger you can identify — you are wide awake. You check the clock. 3:00 AM. Or 3:15. Or 3:33. Night after night after night. You have googled it. You have tried melatonin, white noise, blackout curtains. Nothing changes. The 3 AM window keeps finding you. There is a reason. It is far stranger, far older, and far more significant than anything you will find in a sleep article. Seven independent traditions identified it. Modern neuroscience is confirming it. And once you understand what is actually happening at 3 AM, you will never experience that awakening the same way again. Something is trying to reach you. This episode explains what it is.
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
The Smokies are all but done, with glorious weather all the way with just one day to go. I think I was more concerned about them than I should have been, but it has been a pure pleasure to be hiking above the clouds at 5-6,000 feet all day long. This recap covers last Wednesday thru Saturday, when I navigated the perils of Newfound Gap, needing to get to Gatlinburg, yet stay in Cherokee. Happily it all worked out. Along the way, I chatted with a ridge runner, Houdini, who shared a few tips with me. It's been a great four days. I'm using Polarsteps to record my AT thru-hike this year. If you'd like to follow my progress between episodes, as well as photos of my journey, please go to https://www.polarsteps.com/mightyblue and click on the follow button. I used my hike in 2024 on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, "I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell." You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . Additionally, you can join our membership at Steve (Mighty Blue) Adams. It's worth checking out what is on offer for you there. If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, 3821 Milflores Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can "Zelle" me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or "Venmo" me at @Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.
Jim welcomes author Brad Ricca to explore the surprising intersection of Harry Houdini, Abraham Lincoln, and the explosive rise of spiritualism in America. Brad paints a vivid portrait of Houdini not just as a master illusionist, but as a relentless crusader determined to expose mediums he believed were exploiting grief for profit. From dramatic jail escapes to deeply personal attempts to contact his late mother, Houdini's journey reveals a man caught between skepticism and a yearning to believe. The discussion also dives into the eerie cultural backdrop of the early 20th century, where séances, war-time loss, and political mythmaking collided. Ricca unpacks how Lincoln's legacy became entangled in spiritualist claims, fueling Houdini's mission and shaping a broader battle over truth, belief, and deception. Along the way, the episode touches on chilling moments surrounding Houdini's death, the enduring mystery of his final days, and the lasting question that still lingers today: where does illusion end and something else begin? You can find Brad's book, Lincoln's Ghost: Houdini's War on Spiritualism and the Dark Conspiracy Against the American Presidency, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cO3UXp Thanks Brad! --- VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUPJoin our FREE online community at https://virtualcampfiregroup.comYOUTUBE CHANNELBe sure to subscribe to Jim's YouTube channel at: https://youtube.com/jimharold JOIN JIM'S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUBYou can get access to Jim's entire back catalog of Campfire and a TON of exclusive content with the Spooky Studio Plus Club. Go to https://jimharold.com/plus and signup to support the show and get access to our MASSIVE library of content!MERCHGo to https://jimharold.com/merch to get your Jim Harold T's, sweatshirts, mugs, hats and more! BOOKSGet all SIX of Jim's Campfire books here: https://jimharold.com/campfirebooks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boston, 1924—one woman ignites a national firestorm over speaking with the dead. Known as “Margery,” she's hailed as a powerful medium by believers and exposed as a fraud by skeptics, with Harry Houdini leading the charge against her. The so-called “Margery case” became one of the most explosive clashes in Spiritualism history. Anne & Renata unravel the truth, the controversy, and the woman at the center of it all. Medium Margery vs. Houdini - A True Hauntings Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The most famous airship disaster in history left behind more than wreckage — and something at Lakehurst Naval Station may still be waiting to prove it.IN THIS EPISODE: In the Oakland Cemetery, a bronze monument to tragedy is said to bring death to anyone who touches it. (Black Angel of Death) *** While camping, a man has dreams of a dark-haired woman several nights in a row. Normally it wouldn't be anything to be all that concerned about, but it's something to fear if you are near the French Broad river. (Siren of the French Broad) *** Alien visitors, beings from a different dimension, our planet even had tree monsters and sentient pyramids showing up – and all in the year 1965. (The Inter-Dimensional Interlopers of 1965) *** A retired naval officer reports rocks falling through his home's roof – dozens in a single day – with no explanation of where they came from. (Cappy Ricks and the Stones) *** In 1994 a man has a paranormal experience with a popular song recorded two decades earlier. (The Joker) *** Is there a clandestine space program designed to save the elite from a global catastrophe? (Alternative 3) *** On this date, October 24, 1953, Evelyn Hartley, a 15-year-old sophomore from La Crosse, Wisconsin, vanished without a trace while on her way to a babysitting job. It was like something out of a Halloween urban legend but in this case, the horror was real. (The Babysitter Who Vanished) *** The odd happening that takes place here and there in a house more than likely can be explained in some rational way. Even quite a few strange occurrences could probably be explained by science. But when the events seem to never stop, perhaps it's time to think something else is going on. (An Assortment of Experiences) *** Legend tells a centuries-old curse was placed upon Dudleytown in Connecticut. The town turned into a horrible place where people committed suicide or went insane. (Cursed Dudleytown) *** Exactly 92 years ago today – October 24, 1926 - something went wrong during a performance by Harry Houdini. A week later, he would be dead. (Houdini's Final Performance) *** The Hamilton-Byrne family was anything but typical, rather it was a doomsday cult with a leader who believed herself to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. (Inside the Family Cult) *** AND MUCH MORE!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:02:29.943 = Show Open00:05:52.861 = The History and Hauntings of the Hindenburg Disaster00:27:54.180 = Black-Eyed People, Why Are They So Different From The Rest Of Us? ***00:43:29.354 = Bumps In The Night00:45:45.168 = Evil Spirits And Demons of Marshes and Swamps in Slavic Folklore00:50:51.703 = Old Man of the Cave ***00:55:33.569 = The Seer of Possibilities (HORROR FICTION)01:30:12.436 = Alternative 3 ***01:53:15.007 = Black Angel of Death ***01:57:49.531 = The Siren of French Broad02:06:46.744 = The Interdimensional Interlopers of 1965 ***02:18:25.414 = The Joker02:22:07.498 = Cappy Ricks and the Stones02:30:20.564 = Inside The Family Cult ***02:37:24.232 = The Babysitter Who Vanished02:45:42.580 = An Assortment of Experiences02:54:21.925 = Cursed Duddleytown ***02:59:43.212 = Houdini's Final Performance03:07:25.003 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakHELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdnesshttps://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harmhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/hindenburgSOURCES and RESOURCES:“The History and Hauntings Of The Hindenburg Disaster” (from the book “And Hell Followed With It” by Troy Taylor: http://amzn.to/2zrimTY“Old Man of the Cave”: https://tinyurl.com/taa9h3w“Evil Spirits And Demons Of Marshes And Swamps In Slavic Folklore”: https://tinyurl.com/t79ccnz“Bumps in the Night”: (link no longer valid)“Black Eyed People, Why Are They So Different From The Rest of Us”: (link no longer valid)“The Seer Of Possibilities” (Creepypasta): https://tinyurl.com/ycz95rnp“Alternative 3”: https://tinyurl.com/w4f5edr“Black Angel of Death” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/v2m430mkGWs“The Interdimensional Interlopers of 1965” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/rwy5jdd“Siren of the French Broad”: https://tinyurl.com/sa2ewrt“The Joker” by Rory Kavenagh – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com“Cappy Ricks and the Stones”: https://tinyurl.com/ybc3o3rb“The Babysitter Who Vanished” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/w9ohx8k“An Assortment of Experiences”: https://tinyurl.com/quqbbmg“Inside the Family Cult” by Joel Stice: https://tinyurl.com/tobap65“Cursed Dudleytown”: https://tinyurl.com/s3sg49m“Houdini's Final Performance” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/sj5bsjw(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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*Timestamps are approximate* 0:01 Podcast intro with Dave & Chuck "The Freak"0:01 - - - AD MARKER - - -0:01 Easter Monday/New Beers Eve/Sorry Charlie Day0:05 Dave saw a momma and baby skunk on the way into work this morning0:09 Introducing Ryan Logan to the show0:15 Chuck saw the Artimus launch/Video of young kid excited about the launch0:22 Astronaut caught on camera taking a space shower0:26 American Airlines swapped some shorter flights to buses without telling anyone0:33 NEWS0:33 Good Samaritan was victim of ambush attack when he pulled over to help a crashed car0:43 Dash cam footage of small plane's emergency landing on highway0:45 Hot woman in bikini had to be rescued from the side of a cliff0:47 Wind surfer ran into a whale0:49 Jason finds the "hot chick" from the cliff…is she really hot?0:54 GoFunMe for pizza delivery guy who stopped at store to get customer's drink1:01 - - - AD MARKER - - -1:03 CELEBRITY DIRT1:03 NCAAB tournaments1:10 Body cam footage of Tiger Woods arrest1:15 Camera crew at ballgame put people working on laptops on TV1:16 Old Dodgers fan upset that the team tickets will be all digital1:19 Judge threw out most of Blake Lively's claims against Justin Baldoni1:22 Tori Spelling and her kids taken to hospital after car accident1:23 Arnold's son won his first body building competition1:26 Security protecting Taylor Swift wax statue1:28 Dan Levy will no longer be doing follow up to Schitt's Creek1:29 Bakery business is booming after Ryan Gossling shoutout1:33 Mozart's kinky songs that he wrote1:39 - - - AD MARKER - - -1:41 MALICIOUS FECAL DISTRIBUTION1:41 Old lady pooped on the shelf of a store1:47 Man accused of groping and exposing himself to women in a park1:54 Old bus driver peed on the bus with students on board1:58 Woman moved back in with husband, lit his house on fire2:00 A woman's Houdini-like escape from a police car2:07 Chick Fil-A fire entire staff for performing a dance for TikTok2:11 Allegations that husband of Christy Knowings' husband's double-life2:22 The location of the male G-spot2:29 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:31 DOUCHEBAG OF THE DAY2:31 Guy arrested for riding drunk on horseback in residential area2:33 Update on the quadruple amputee cornhole campion who allegedly shot someone2:43 Woman still got into a Waymo after it drove the wrong way through a drive-thru2:45 Family fought off a raccoon to save their dog2:47 Footage of fox attacking a womabn2:50 News story on loofah code at The Villages2:58 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:00 NEWS3:00 PERVERT OF THE DAY3:00 Guy accused of groping a woman who was in Easter Bunny costume3:05 Guy arrested for third time since winning the Power Ball3:10 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:13 Tip jar theft caught on live stream, thief's mom returned the money3:17 Using sound waves to fight fires3:19 Toddler sat with old guy who was eating alone at a McDonald's3:23 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:24 SUCKS TO BE OLD3:24 99-year-old woman got visit from firefighters for her birthday END OF SHOWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former teen idol Frankie Avalon broke into show business as a child prodigy and was soon receiving 12,000 pieces of fan mail per week and working alongside Hollywood greats Jack Benny, Jackie Gleason, Lucille Ball, Groucho Marx and John Wayne. Frankie joined Gilbert and Frank for a look back at his humble beginnings in South Philly, his years as a teen heartthrob and his decades-long friendship with onscreen love interest Annette Funicello. Plus: The Duke makes Laurence Harvey cry! Buster Keaton meets Houdini! “Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine”! Dueling Draculas! And Cesar Romero and Arnold Stang hit a strip joint! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's episode 472 and we're crying over milkshakes! This week Em covers the wild lore of Scrim the dog from New Orleans aka the Houdini dog. Then Christine revisits an old case covered back in Episode 57 to bring us the updates - the Turpin family. And is that Christine falling asleep again on the podcast? …and that's why we drink!Photo Links:Scrim at the City Council MeetingScrim's Jump VideoTurpin Family PhotosCatch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK Join the loyalty program for renters at http://joinbilt.com/drink and use our URL so they know we sent you.Go to https://quince.com/drink for free shipping and 365-day returns on high-quality wardrobe staples from Quince, now available in Canada.Switch to Mint Mobile and, for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15/month—visit https://mintmobile.com/ATWWD to start saving.Go to https://helixsleep.com/drink for 27% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices