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Athletes get all the glory, but there are countless people around them making the games happen - from referees making judgments, to vendors in the stands hawking snacks and beer. In this episode from The StoryCorps Podcast, drawn from our archive of the largest single collection of human voices ever recorded, you'll hear from the people on the sidelines.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue.GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.comFOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.comWANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions:1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise.We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Tell Garfield to get stuffed, because we're about to make your Monday something to celebrate. We're back with a new grab bag ep in which we discuss the Enhanced Games, and also the challenges of making people care about new technology. We're talking Tim Cook, we're talking AI, and we're talking about bird pleasure. As one does. This episode's mistakes include: Saying 'expensive' instead of 'offensive'. Watching a video that didn't need watching. Not including an Amazon affiliate link. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Try Apple Maps again, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, rate us on Apple Podcasts, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

Untangling who gets to speak for a dying patient, weighing a treatment's benefits against its burdens, and searching for clarity in the grayest corners of healthcare with Esther Berkowitz, a clinical ethicist. What is the "dignity of risk"? And how do you know which "version" of a person to trust?WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue.GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.comFOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.comWANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions:1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise.We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

This summer, Jess Janz is coming out with a new essay collection “The Table Where We Meet.” The book reflects on ‘Dinner with Strangers,' an initiative she created that encourages strangers to gather and learn more about each other without ever talking about their work or jobs.   Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Jess about the world of human interaction and belonging. She also reflects on her experience writing and narrating the audiobook.   This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Bridging Tradition and Modern Medicine in Hangzhou's Fields Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-05-24-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 阳光洒在杭州市郊的稻田上，微风轻拂，绿油油的稻杆在微风中轻轻摇晃。En: Sunshine sprinkled over the rice fields on the outskirts of Hangzhou, with a gentle breeze lightly swaying the lush green stalks.Zh: 梅林正跪在田垄上，耐心地拔去田里的杂草。En: Meilin was kneeling in the ridges, patiently weeding the fields.Zh: 她抬头望向远处的山脉，心里却想着母亲莲的病情。En: She looked up at the distant mountains, but her mind was occupied with thoughts of her mother Lian's illness.Zh: 端午节快到了，家家户户忙着准备过节的食材和装饰。En: The Dragon Boat Festival was approaching, and every household was busy preparing festive ingredients and decorations.Zh: 然而，莲最近总是打喷嚏，眼睛红红的，像被花粉刺激了一样。En: However, Lian had been sneezing constantly, her eyes red as if irritated by pollen.Zh: 她的过敏愈发严重，让梅林非常担心。En: Her allergies were getting worse, making Meilin very worried.Zh: 父亲健是个传统的农民，他坚持使用祖传的草药来缓解莲的症状。En: Her father, Jian, was a traditional farmer and insisted on using ancestral herbal remedies to relieve Lian's symptoms.Zh: 可是不管用，莲的过敏越来越重。En: But they were ineffective, and Lian's allergies worsened.Zh: 农田的工作一大堆，父亲也忙不过来。En: There was already a mountain of farm work, and father was overwhelmed.Zh: 梅林很想帮助母亲，她决定偷偷去找当地的医生。En: Meilin wanted to help her mother, so she decided to secretly seek out the local doctor.Zh: 下午，梅林找了个借口溜出了家。En: In the afternoon, Meilin found an excuse to slip out of the house.Zh: 医生是一位和蔼的老太太，她用现代的医疗知识为梅林提出了一些建议。En: The doctor was a kind elderly lady who provided Meilin with some advice using modern medical knowledge.Zh: 梅林带着这些新知识回到了家，心里却有一丝不安。En: Meilin returned home with this new knowledge, feeling a twinge of unease.Zh: 几天后，稻田里繁忙的日子中，莲突然呼吸困难，险些倒下。En: A few days later, in the midst of busy days in the rice field, Lian suddenly had difficulty breathing and almost collapsed.Zh: 梅林急忙跑过去抱住母亲，心跳加速。En: Meilin rushed over and embraced her mother, her heart racing.Zh: 看到母亲痛苦的样子，梅林再也不能隐瞒，她对父亲说出了她的秘密。En: Seeing her mother in pain, Meilin could no longer keep the secret; she told her father about her actions.Zh: 在那个紧急时刻，健终于明白女儿的良苦用心。En: In that urgent moment, Jian finally understood his daughter's good intentions.Zh: 他没有责怪梅林，而是听取了医生的建议，与梅林一起努力帮助莲控制过敏。En: He didn't blame Meilin but instead heeded the doctor's suggestions, working together with Meilin to help Lian manage her allergies.Zh: 从那以后，莲的情况有所好转。En: Since then, Lian's condition improved.Zh: 端午节那天，家人们围坐在一起包粽子，笑声不断。En: On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, the family sat together making rice dumplings, laughter flowing continuously.Zh: 梅林觉得自己找到了勇气，不仅可以追求成为医生的梦想，也能与家人沟通心中的想法。En: Meilin felt she had found the courage not only to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor but also to communicate her thoughts with her family.Zh: 变化带来了新的可能性，田间地头的每一个微小决定，都成为了连结传统与现代的纽带。En: Change brought new possibilities, and each small decision in the fields became a link between tradition and modernity.Zh: 梅林看着母亲开心的笑脸，知道自己正走在正确的道路上。En: Watching her mother's joyful smile, Meilin knew she was on the right path. Vocabulary Words:sprinkled: 洒breeze: 微风stalks: 稻杆weeding: 拔去杂草ridges: 田垄occupied: 想着approaching: 快到了sneezing: 打喷嚏allergies: 过敏ancestral: 祖传的remedies: 草药symptoms: 症状ineffective: 不管用overwhelmed: 忙不过来excuse: 借口elderly: 老太太knowledge: 知识twinge: 一丝unease: 不安embrace: 抱住intentions: 良苦用心blame: 责怪manage: 控制laughter: 笑声pursue: 追求communicate: 沟通thoughts: 想法possibilities: 可能性link: 纽带path: 道路

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan (www.eastleighfarm.com) welcomes Michigan journalist Ron French of Bridge Michigan about two deeply important stories impacting farm families across the Midwest and beyond.First, Doug and Ron discuss the growing financial crisis facing farmers as skyrocketing diesel fuel and fertilizer prices squeeze already-thin margins. Drawing from Ron's reporting, they examine how global conflict and supply chain disruptions are driving up production costs while crop prices remain flat, leaving many farmers “losing money on every acre.” The conversation highlights the difficult choices growers are making this planting season, the emotional and financial toll on farm families, and fears that another wave of family farms could disappear under mounting economic pressure.Doug and Ron also explore Ron's powerful reporting on the mental health crisis in agriculture, including the alarming rate of suicide among farmers in Michigan. They discuss the stress of weather uncertainty, debt, declining profits, and the overwhelming pressure many feel to preserve multi-generational family farms. The episode also examines the recent loss of state funding for Michigan's farmer mental health counseling program and what that means for struggling farmers who relied on those services.Shining a light on the resilience, optimism, and quiet struggles of America's farming communities, Doug and Ron share why supporting farmers means understanding both the economic and emotional realities they face every day.You can read more articles from Ron French on BridgeMI.comFor more on the American Family Farmer…Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.comSocial Media: @GoodDayNetworks 

Grinding through 16-hour shifts, standing behind inmates (never in front), and trying to stay human in an inhuman environment with Bill Farrell, a correctional officer in Massachusetts. What happens when an officer gets "frozen"? And why does the sound of scuffling sneakers stop him in his tracks?LINKS & REFERENCESBill was the co-creator of a short documentary about the physical and mental toll of being a correctional officer. It's called "Behind The Wall".WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue.GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.comFOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.comWANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions:1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise.We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Africa Melane speaks to Donovan Shirley after his record-breaking 288km backyard ultra, as he prepares for a double Comrades Marathon all in support of mental health awareness through his “Get Back Up” campaign and partnership with SADAG Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvesting five million bushels of wheat and corn from Texas to Montana, outrunning hailstorms that decimate a year's income in 20 minutes, and running a multimillion-dollar convoy of equipment down the highway with Josh Beckley, a third-generation custom harvester from Kansas. Why do farmers outsource the harvesting of their own crops? And what happens when you drive a combine into a ditch?WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue.GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.comFOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.comWANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions:1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise.We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Guiding grieving families through arrangement meetings, orchestrating meaningful memorial services within days, and preparing bodies for viewing with Heather Hill, a funeral director in North Carolina. What's different about doing makeup on a dead person? And what is it like to field a death call?LINKS & REFERENCESHeather writes about her work on her website.She's a funeral director at Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh, North Carolina."The Future is Female" - American Funeral Director on the surge of women graduating from mortuary school WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue.GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.comFOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.comWANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions:1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise.We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Landing the Perseverance rover on Mars, working in clean rooms to minimize the microbial bug count, and slogging through hundreds of engineering trade-offs with Swati Mohan, an aerospace engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. What are the "seven minutes of terror"? And is there evidence of past life on Mars?LINKS & REFERENCES:Watch Swati voice the landing of Perseverance in 2021.Swati's official NASA bioMore about the Perseverance roverSwati Mohan spoke with us in a personal capacity. The views expressed in this episode are her own and do not represent the views of NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, or any other organization.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue.GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.comFOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.comWANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions:1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise.We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Birdseye Views of Far Lands is an interesting, wholesome presentation of something that a keen-eyed, alert traveler with the faculty of making contrasts with all classes of people in all sorts of places, in such a sympathetic way as to win their esteem and confidence, has been able to pick up as he has roamed over the face of the earth for a quarter of a century.The book is not a geography, a history, a treatise on sociology or political economy. It is a Human Interest book which appeals to the reader who would like to go as the writer has gone and to see as the writer has seen the conformations of surface, the phenomena of nature and the human group that make up what we call a "world."The reader finds facts indicating travel and study set forth in such vigorous, vivid style that the attention is held by a story while most valuable information is being obtained. The casual reader, the pupil in the public school and student in the high school, professional men and women, will all find the book at once highly interesting and instructive. In no other book with which I am acquainted can so much that is interesting be learned of the world in so short time and in such a pleasing way.Teachers in rural schools will find the book especially helpful. It will inspire the pupils in the upper grades in these schools to do some observation work themselves and to in this manner seek to learn their own localities better, while at the same time it will suggest the collection of materials about other countries, their peoples, products, characteristics and importance from sources other than text books.Every rural school as well as every high school and public library in the land should have one or more copies of this book. (Summary from book's Introduction.)Genre(s): *Non-fiction, Travel & GeographyLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): travel (298), Europe (61), South America (43), Asia (35), latin america (3)

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sustainable Passion: Triumph Over Tech Failures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-04-05-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Onder de heldere voorjaarszon schitterde het NEMO Science Museum alsof het een kostbare parel aan de Amsterdamse skyline was.En: Under the bright spring sun, the NEMO Science Museum sparkled like a precious pearl on the Amsterdam skyline.Nl: Binnen zoemde de lucht van opwinding en nieuwsgierigheid, gevuld met mensen uit alle hoeken van de wereld, allemaal samen voor de technologieconferentie.En: Inside, the air buzzed with excitement and curiosity, filled with people from all corners of the world, all together for the technology conference.Nl: Sander stond in een van de grote zalen met zijn model van een innovatief duurzaam energiesysteem dat glansde onder de plafondlichten.En: Sander stood in one of the large halls with his model of an innovative sustainable energy system that shone under the ceiling lights.Nl: Hij was nerveus, maar ook opgetogen.En: He was nervous, yet also thrilled.Nl: Vandaag zou zijn kans zijn om zijn passie voor groene technologie te delen met een groot publiek.En: Today would be his opportunity to share his passion for green technology with a large audience.Nl: Aan de andere kant van de zaal stond Lotte, een jonge journalist met een notitieblok in haar hand.En: On the other side of the hall stood Lotte, a young journalist with a notepad in her hand.Nl: Haar ogen speurden de zaal af op zoek naar haar volgende grote verhaal.En: Her eyes scanned the room in search of her next big story.Nl: Ze was op zoek naar iets bijzonders, iets dat haar lezers zou boeien.En: She was looking for something special, something that would captivate her readers.Nl: De tijd voor Sander's presentatie was gekomen en hij stapte het podium op, vastberaden om te imponeren.En: The time for Sander's presentation had come, and he stepped onto the stage, determined to impress.Nl: Net toen hij wilde beginnen, gebeurde er iets verschrikkelijks: het scherm aan de muur bleef zwart.En: Just as he was about to begin, something terrible happened: the screen on the wall remained black.Nl: Technische moeilijkheden.En: Technical difficulties.Nl: Het zweet parelde op zijn voorhoofd.En: Sweat beaded on his forehead.Nl: Paniek sloeg toe.En: Panic set in.Nl: Lotte zag het gebeuren.En: Lotte saw it happen.Nl: Vanmorgen had haar hoofdredacteur haar gevraagd om een controversieel verhaal op tafel te leggen, maar toen ze Sander zag, voelde ze dat daar iets anders speelde.En: This morning, her editor-in-chief had asked her to bring a controversial story to the table, but when she saw Sander, she felt that something else was going on.Nl: Zijn ogen straalden passie uit, niet ondanks de storing, maar dankzij zijn vertrouwen in zijn boodschap.En: His eyes radiated passion, not despite the technical failure, but because of his confidence in his message.Nl: Sander haalde diep adem en besloot zijn script los te laten.En: Sander took a deep breath and decided to abandon his script.Nl: Zonder visuals deed hij een beroep op zijn woorden, zijn ideeën en zijn energie.En: Without visuals, he relied on his words, his ideas, and his energy.Nl: Hij vertelde over zijn model, zijn visie, zijn droom.En: He talked about his model, his vision, his dream.Nl: Het publiek werd stiller en stiller, gefascineerd door zijn eerlijkheid en vuur.En: The audience grew quieter and quieter, fascinated by his honesty and fervor.Nl: Lotte luisterde aandachtig, haar pen zweefde boven het papier terwijl ze zijn verhaal tot zich nam.En: Lotte listened intently, her pen hovering over the paper as she absorbed his story.Nl: In plaats van een sensatieverhaal, voelde ze dat de menselijkheid en oprechtheid van Sander de boodschap waren die ze moest overbrengen.En: Instead of a sensational story, she felt that Sander's humanity and sincerity were the messages she needed to convey.Nl: Toen Sander klaar was, barstten de aanwezigen los in applaus.En: When Sander finished, the audience burst into applause.Nl: Mensen kwamen naar hem toe, vroegen vragen, boden hulp en samenwerking aan.En: People approached him, asked questions, offered help and collaboration.Nl: Hij glimlachte, opgelucht en tevreden.En: He smiled, relieved and satisfied.Nl: Terwijl Lotte hem sprak en zijn verhaal voor haar artikel nogmaals doorliep, besefte ze dat het niet ging om hoe spannend of schokkend iets was, maar om de oprechtheid en de positieve impact die het kon hebben.En: As Lotte spoke with him and once more went over his story for her article, she realized it wasn't about how exciting or shocking something was, but about the sincerity and positive impact it could have.Nl: Haar stuk zou het echte verhaal vertellen, het verhaal van een man die zijn passie durfde te delen, zelfs als technologie hem in de steek liet.En: Her piece would tell the real story, the story of a man who dared to share his passion, even when technology let him down.Nl: En zo eindigde de dag niet alleen met een nieuw verhaal voor Lotte's lezers, maar ook met een versterkt geloof in zichzelf voor Sander.En: And so the day ended not only with a new story for Lotte's readers, but also with a reinforced belief in himself for Sander.Nl: Als de dag ten einde liep en bezoekers het museum verlieten, scheen de ondergaande zon op het water, net zoals in het begin van de dag, maar nu met een extra sprankeling – een sprankeling van mogelijkheden en toekomstdromen.En: As the day drew to a close and visitors left the museum, the setting sun shone on the water, just as at the start of the day, but now with an extra sparkle—a sparkle of possibilities and future dreams. Vocabulary Words:sparkled: schitterdeprecious: kostbarecuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidsustainable: duurzaamthrilled: opgetogenaudience: publiekjournalist: journalistnotepad: notitieblokcaptivate: boeiendetermined: vastberadenterrible: verschrikkelijkstechnical difficulties: technische moeilijkhedensweat: zweetpanic: paniekcontroversial: controversieelradiated: straaldenconfidence: vertrouwenabandon: loslatenvisuals: visualsfervor: vuurintently: aandachtigsensational: sensatieverhaalsincerity: oprechtheidapplause: applauscollaboration: samenwerkingrelieved: opgeluchtsincerity: oprechtheidimpact: impactlet him down: in de steek lietreinforced: versterkt

Who was Princess Doe—and why did her story remain a mystery for so many years? In this powerful and deeply compelling episode, Christine Leigh Napurano brings new attention to one of the most haunting unidentified cases in modern history. Known only as “Princess Doe,” this young woman's tragic story captured national attention, yet her identity—and the truth behind what happened—remained unknown for decades. Christine explores the untold aspects of the case, shedding light on the investigation, the challenges faced by law enforcement, and the emotional impact on those who refused to let her story be forgotten. Through careful research and heartfelt storytelling, she examines how advances in forensic science, public awareness, and relentless dedication have helped move cases like this closer to resolution. This episode goes beyond the mystery itself, highlighting the human side of unresolved cases—the families searching for answers, the investigators seeking justice, and the importance of remembering those who might otherwise be lost to time. What does it take to restore a name, an identity, and a sense of dignity to someone known only by a nickname? Join us for a moving and thought-provoking conversation that honors the life behind the mystery and reminds us that every story deserves to be told—and every voice deserves to be heard.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

From the gritty world of television's most iconic crime drama to a deeply personal mission of compassion, Joe Gannascoli's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Best known for his role on The Sopranos, Joe steps beyond the screen in this powerful episode to share how his life has evolved from Hollywood success to heartfelt dedication supporting sick children and their families. Joe opens up about his experiences in the entertainment industry, the impact of being part of a groundbreaking television series, and how that platform became a springboard for something far more meaningful. Driven by empathy and a desire to give back, he has committed himself to raising awareness and support for children facing serious health challenges—bringing hope, visibility, and humanity to those who need it most. This episode goes beyond fame and storytelling, offering a candid look at purpose, transformation, and the responsibility that can come with public recognition. How does someone transition from portraying complex characters on screen to making a real-world difference off screen? And what inspires a person to dedicate their time and energy to helping others in their most vulnerable moments? Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation that reminds us that true impact isn't measured by fame—but by the lives we touch along the way.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Defusing a crisis after an ambassador hinted at a preemptive strike on Russia, delivering demarches in multiple languages, and surviving the frantic evacuation of the Kabul embassy with John Johnson, a retired diplomat who spent more than twenty years in the US Foreign Service. Do diplomats still send "cables" in the 21st century? And what does "not/not" mean?WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue.GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.comFOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.comWANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions:1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise.We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

In this special sponsored segment, host Doug Stephan chats with Brad Phifer, Executive Director of theertification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), to talk about the growing world of dog ownership and the importance of qualified train Cing.With more people welcoming dogs into their homes than ever before, many pet parents are looking for guidance on how to manage common canine behaviors and build a strong relationship with their pets. Brad shares expert insight into when dog owners can address behavioral issues on their own, and when it's time to seek help from a professional trainer. Doug and Brad also discuss what pet owners should look for when choosing a dog trainer in an industry that is largely unlicensed, and why professional certification can be an important indicator of knowledge and experience. Brad offers practical tips for addressing everyday challenges like barking, jumping, and mouthing, along with positive ways to reward dogs that naturally reinforce good behavior.They also explore how environments like dog daycare can become valuable training opportunities, helping dogs develop social skills and confidence.For dog lovers and pet parents alike, this conversation offers helpful advice on creating a happier, healthier relationship with man's best friend.Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Wiring a neighborhood back to life after a tornado, coveting the work of helicopter linemen in Faraday suits, and surviving the collapse of a rotten utility pole with Elden Rivas, a journeyman lineman in Houston, Texas. What is the one sound on the crew radio that stops every lineman cold? And why does a squirrel on a transformer mean easy money?WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Suspending the licenses of unsafe restaurant operators, hunting down the origins of foodborne illness outbreaks, and eliciting truthful answers from anxious managers with Justin Dwyer, a health inspector in Peoria, Illinois. What happens when a restaurant locks the door on an inspector? And why should you never wash your Thanksgiving turkey?LINKS & REFERENCESUpstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath. You can find the audiobook at Audible, Spotify, and Apple Books.The Poison Squad by Deborah BlumThe Jungle by Upton SinclairUSDA: To Wash Or Not to Wash Your TurkeyWANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

This week, Madeline, Emilio and Julian continue making their way through Oscar Worthy Rom Coms and tune into 'Broadcast News', James L. Brooks' beloved 1987 film starring Holly Hunter, William Hurt and Albert Brooks.  The group is joined by accomplished NYC-based film programmer David Schwartz to discuss at length what is special about this romantic comedy, and the ways in which it is both conventionaly satisfying and also subverting genre expectations.  The strong lead performances, Brooks' extensive research of the media and news, the clever writing, the layered characterizations, the "non-ending" ending... the group covers these topics and much more in this enthusiastic discussion about one of the great films of the 1980s.  David Schwartz is a New York-based film curator and writer who is currently the Director of Film Programming at The Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee.  You can read his work and see where and what he is programming next at his website www.david-schwartz.netIf you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on YouTube, IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

Hurtling down an ice track at nearly 100mph, perfecting the practice of visualization, and shaving off hundredths of a second with Kaillie Humphries, an Olympic bobsledder. What's the most feared track in the world? And how do athletes practice when there's no ice in the summer?This episode originally aired on December 17th, 2024.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Negotiating cases in which neither spouse wants custody of the cat, setting clients' expectations about what's legally possible (versus what feels "right"), and finding hope in people's ability to bounce back from dark times with Lucy Stewart-Gould, a divorce lawyer in London. What simple question can break open a deadlocked settlement? And what's a "jurisdiction race"?IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE: Check out what it's like to be a criminal defense attorney, a forensic accountant, or a couples therapist.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Juanita Rose Violini is an author and researcher best known for Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible, and the Ignored, a wide-ranging exploration of people, events, and phenomena that have been overlooked, marginalized, or forgotten by mainstream history. Violini brings together true crime, social history, unexplained events, and human-interest stories to spotlight figures and moments that challenge official narratives. Her work emphasizes historical curiosity, social justice, and the importance of remembering those pushed to the fringes, offering readers a compelling mosaic of the strange, the controversial, and the unjustly neglected.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Tinkering with the recipe for gingerbread cake until it's right, adjusting to the variability of local grains, and cherishing the quiet mornings when the sun fills the bakery windows with Sophie Williams, a baker in Bellingham, Washington. What happens when you bake all your sourdough starter by accident? And what's a "starch attack"?Links & References:Sophie owns and operates Raven Bakery in Bellingham, Washington.The Economics of Everyday ThingsBullshit Jobs by David GraeberWANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unveiling the Mystery at Københavns Community Center Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Københavns samfundscenter var fuld af travlhed denne vintermorgen.En: Københavns community center was full of activity this winter morning.Da: Sneen dalede blidt udenfor, mens folk strømmede ind for at afgive deres stemmer.En: The snow was gently falling outside while people streamed in to cast their votes.Da: Anders var allerede på plads, iført en tyk sweater og med næsen nærmest begravet i en liste af dagens opgaver.En: Anders was already in place, wearing a thick sweater, his nose almost buried in a list of the day's tasks.Da: Hans største mål var at sikre, at alt gik glat.En: His main goal was to ensure everything went smoothly.Da: Han var opmærksom på hver detalje og gik metodisk til værks.En: He was attentive to every detail and proceeded methodically.Da: Han kunne høre de knirkende gulvbrædder under vægtene af de mange skosåler, som mindede ham om den store opgave, de havde foran sig.En: He could hear the creaking floorboards under the weight of the many shoe soles, reminding him of the big task they had ahead.Da: Imens stod Mette i køen, tålmodigt betragtende.En: Meanwhile, Mette stood patiently in line, observing.Da: Hendes skarpe øje fangede tit detaljer, som andre overså.En: Her keen eye often caught details that others overlooked.Da: Da hun nærmede sig stemmeboksen, bemærkede hun noget usædvanligt.En: As she approached the voting booth, she noticed something unusual.Da: Mellem de mange stemmesedler fandt hun en lille seddel.En: Among the many ballots, she found a small note.Da: Den var ikke som de andre.En: It was not like the others.Da: Hendes nysgerrighed blev vakt.En: Her curiosity was piqued.Da: Uden at vække opsigt viste hun Anders den mærkelige seddel.En: Without attracting attention, she showed Anders the strange note.Da: "Sikkerhedsbrud!"En: "Security breach!"Da: hviskede Anders panisk og sikrede, at ingen andre så noget.En: Anders whispered panicked, making sure no one else saw anything.Da: "Vi må ordne dette, uden at skabe alarm."En: "We must fix this without causing an alarm."Da: Mette nikkede, hendes interesse vakt.En: Mette nodded, her interest piqued.Da: "Lad os finde ud af, hvem der gjorde det," foreslog hun stille.En: "Let's find out who did it," she suggested quietly.Da: Hendes blik flakkede rundt i lokalet.En: Her gaze flickered around the room.Da: Anders sukkede nervøst.En: Anders sighed nervously.Da: Han ønskede at lade den forsvinde, men Mette havde ret.En: He wanted to make it disappear, but Mette was right.Da: Noget måtte gøres.En: Something had to be done.Da: De arbejdede sammen diskret.En: They worked together discreetly.Da: Mette iagttog alle vælgerne, mens Anders holdt øje med dem, der kom og gik.En: Mette observed all the voters, while Anders kept an eye on those coming and going.Da: Timerne gik, og de opdagede en mand, der opførte sig lidt underligt.En: Hours passed, and they spotted a man behaving a bit oddly.Da: Han havde et skævt smil, da han gik ud efter at have stemt.En: He had a crooked smile when he left after voting.Da: "Det kunne være ham," sagde Mette med en hvisken.En: "It could be him," Mette said in a whisper.Da: De besluttede sig for at tale med ham.En: They decided to talk to him.Da: Den korte konfrontation afslørede overraskende nok, at det var en spøg.En: The brief confrontation surprisingly revealed that it was a prank.Da: En ven havde udfordret ham til at gøre det for sjov.En: A friend had challenged him to do it for fun.Da: Lettere rystet, men lettet over det uskyldige motiv, åndede både Anders og Mette lettede op.En: Shaken but relieved by the innocent motive, both Anders and Mette breathed a sigh of relief.Da: Sikkerheden var ikke truet, og nu blev der taget højde for en tidligere overset sikkerhedsforanstaltning.En: Security was not threatened, and a previously overlooked safety measure was now being addressed.Da: Snefnuggene dalede stadig udenfor.En: The snowflakes still fell outside.Da: Anders smilede for første gang den dag, mens han åbnede for samarbejdet med Mette.En: Anders smiled for the first time that day as he opened up to collaboration with Mette.Da: Polling processen fortsatte i ro.En: The polling process continued calmly.Da: En vigtig lektion var lært: Alene kunne det let gå galt, men sammen kunne de overvinde forhindringerne.En: An important lesson was learned: Alone, things could easily go wrong, but together they could overcome obstacles.Da: Da dagen sluttede, pakkede de begge sammen.En: As the day ended, they both packed up.Da: Anders følte sig lettet, og Mette forlod centret med en ny respekt for sådanne borgere, der arbejdede hårdt for et sikkert valg.En: Anders felt relieved, and Mette left the center with newfound respect for such citizens who worked hard for a secure election. Vocabulary Words:community: samfundscenteractivity: travlhedgently: blidtstreamed: strømmedecast: afgivethick: tyksweater: sweaterburied: begravetmethodically: metodiskcreaking: knirkendefloorboards: gulvbrædderkeen: skarpeoverlooked: oversåunusual: usædvanligtnote: seddelattracting: vækkeattention: opsigtsecurity: sikkerhedsbrudflickered: flakkedediscreetly: diskretobserved: iagttogcrooked: skævtconfrontation: konfrontationrevealed: afsløredeprank: spøgshaken: rystetrelieved: lettetthreatened: truetoverlooked: oversetmeasure: foranstaltning

Sculpting mullets on Havanese, enduring countless bites, and surviving level-five furnadoes with Aaron Williams, a dog groomer in Alabama. Why is the grooming table his most powerful psychological tool? And which part of the grooming process is most dreaded by dogs?You can see Aaron in action at his YouTube channel.Want more episodes featuring professions who work with animals? We've spoken with a veterinarian, a cattle rancher, and a dog trainer.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

D'Marco Farr joins the show and talks about what the Rams did wrong and right in Saturday's game and what he thinks they need to clean up to beat the Bears. Kap has never seen King of the Hill or Family Guy and Berg does a great Bobby impression. Plus Kap has a “human interest story” about something he experienced over the weekend. Dealer's Choice presented by Sellers Advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judging the permissibility of real-time battle decisions, advising commanders how to handle soldier misconduct, and assessing "hostile acts" and "hostile intent" with Lieutenant Colonel Susan Upward, a Marine Corps JAG. What does "dispo" mean in military justice? And how do you tell a commander his idea is colossally stupid -- while keeping your job?WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

A prisoner is challenging an Australian state's ban on inmates eating Vegemite, claiming in a lawsuit that withholding the polarizing yeast-based spread breaches his human right to "enjoy his culture as an Australian." Andre McKechnie, 54, serving a life sentence, took his battle for the salty, sticky, brown byproduct of brewing beer to the Supreme Court of Victoria, according to documents released to The Associated Press. Most Australians revere Vegemite as an unfairly maligned culinary icon, and more than 80% of Australian households are estimated to have a jar in their pantries. But inmates in all 12 prisons in Victoria are going without. McKechnie is suing Victoria's Department of Justice and Community Safety and the agency that manages the prisons, Corrections Victoria. The case is scheduled for trial next year. Vegemite has been banned from Victorian prisons since 2006, with Corrections Victoria saying it "interferes with narcotic detection dogs." Vegemite also contains yeast, which is banned from Victorian prisons because of its "potential to be used in the production of alcohol," the contraband list says. A decade ago, Vegemite's then-U.S. owner, Mondelez International, rejected media reports that remote Australian Indigenous communities were using Vegemite to brew alcohol in bathtubs. Mondelez said in a statement that the manufacturing process killed the yeast and that "Vegemite cannot be fermented into alcohol." McKechnie is seeking a court declaration that the defendants denied him his right under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act to "enjoy his culture as an Australian." He also wants a declaration that the defendants breached the Corrections Act by "failing to provide food adequate to maintain" McKechnie's "well-being." Manufactured in Australia since 1923 as an alternative to Britain's Marmite, Vegemite was long marketed as a source of vitamin B for growing children. The spread is beloved by a majority of Australians, but typically considered an acquired taste at best by those who weren't raised on it. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Weaving songs and dances into classroom lessons, having difficult conversations with parents, and navigating the second-day meltdowns of kindergarten students with Yaronda Kilgo, an elementary school teacher. What did a backpack full of snacks teach her about empathy? And what makes her "extra"?We're teaming up this month with GiveDirectly to collect money that will go directly to Rwandan families. Dan will match every dollar raised from What It's Like To Be... listeners. Donate now: givedirectly.org/whatitslikeWANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

On today's Good Day Health Show - ON DEMAND…Host Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus of Lake Cardiology (352-735-1400) cover a number of topics affecting our health. First up, Doug and Dr. Ken discuss the biggest news stories in the medical world, including a new osteoarthritis vaccine, a conversation on rheumatoid arthritis, and the season's illnesses going around with flu and norovirus. Then, the conversation shifts to a new inhaled form of insulin may help young people diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. This could help improve the quality of life in pediatric patients and minimize the uncontrolled complications from diabetes. Next up, the latest research on stem cell research, a discussion on plaque in arteries and a break through to minimize heart attacks and stroke, as well as a new pig liver transplant success story. Lastly, Doug and Dr. Ken answer listener questions like Agent Orange, worries about an enlarged prostate, and new clinical guidelines for front-of-package food labeling as associated with cardiovascular health. Website: GoodDayHealthrShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Baumkuchen originated in Germany but has become a wildly popular sweet in Japan, where a prisoner of war (POW) on a small western island started making the treat that has thrived in its new homeland. Today, the confectionery known as “tree cake,” because of the resemblance to a trunk with rings, is considered a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Japan, where Baumkuchen festivals are regularly held. Japanese adaptations, including those using matcha and sweet potatoes, are popular gifts at weddings and birthdays. Baumkuchen is sold in gift boxes at luxury department stores, and individually wrapped, smaller versions can be found at convenience stores. The sweet's early years, however, are associated with a catastrophic earthquake and two world wars. Making Baumkuchen is one of the most popular activities on Ninoshima, just a 20-minute ferry ride from Hiroshima. At the outdoor center built over the site of a prisoner of war camp, amateur bakers pour batter on a bamboo pole and roast the mixture over a charcoal fire. As the surface turns light brown, a new layer is poured, creating brown rings as the cake grows thicker and the sweet smell wafts through the picnic area. A German confectioner named Karl Juchheim baked Baumkuchen while he was imprisoned on the island more than 100 years ago. Juchheim was running a bakery in Qingdao, China, then a German territory, when he was captured by the Japanese in 1915. He arrived on Ninoshima in 1917 with some 500 German POWs and is believed to have tested his Baumkuchen recipe there, Kazuaki Otani said, head of the Juchheim Ninoshima Welcome Center. When the war ended in 1918, Juchheim and about 200 fellow POWs stayed in Japan. In March 1919, Juchheim's Baumkuchen commercially debuted in Japan at the Hiroshima Prefectural Products Exhibition. His handmade cake was hugely popular and attracted a big crowd of Japanese visitors, historical documents show. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Joining Relebogile Mabotja to delve into the subject of Resuscitology for today's Masterclass is Kathy Bodmer from Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa. Do you know how to perform CPR? Kathy does a live demonstration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Whitney, who is the owner, farmer, and co-founder of Natural Nook Farm in West Salem, Ohio. For nearly 20 years, Jennifer and her husband, Adam, have built a vibrant, faith-rooted homestead dedicated to natural living, self-sufficiency, and community.Jennifer shares how Natural Nook Farm has grown from a simple family property into a thriving small farm that produces handcrafted goat-milk soaps, naturally dyed and hand-spun angora rabbit and Jacob sheep wool products, and an incredible array of homegrown foods and medicinal herbs. From freeze-dried vegetables and garlic powder to elderberry teas, jellies, and herbal remedies, Jennifer and her husband are deeply committed to using what they grow and teaching others to do the same. Their mission extends far beyond their own land. Jennifer regularly speaks to Career Center students about homesteading skills, inspiring the next generation to grow, create, and build with intention. She and Adam also founded B.U.C.K. Adventures, a 501(c)(3) offering life-changing, all-expense-paid adaptive whitetail hunting experiences for individuals facing life-altering circumstances. Applications for the 2026 season are now open.Jennifer opens up about the lessons homesteading has taught her: the power of community, the importance of trying new things, even if they fail, and the value of starting small. She reminds us that you don't need a thousand acres to begin living more sustainably; you just need the willingness to take the first step.For Natural Nook Farm, the next steps are big ones. As they head into 2026, the Whitneys are expanding into horsedrawn carriage and wagon services, powered by their growing team of Percheron horses, an exciting new chapter shaped by the belief that change, while hard, can open doors you never expected. Learn more at naturalnookfarm.com.Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Dr. Jason Vassy, is a primary care physician at the VA Boston Healthcare System. He leads the Genomes to Veterans Research Program, which focuses on bringing genomic tools into everyday Veteran care. His goal is help VA use genetic information in order to improve Veterans health, he emphasizes, “How can we use a Veteran's genetic makeup to help improve their healthcare?” he clarifies that while not all conditions require genetic testing, “in the areas where we know doctors should be using genetic testing… how do we make it easier for them?” This work shows how VA is staying ahead when it comes to health and technology.In Dr. Vassy's VA study on pharmacogenetics for depression, he found that Veterans who received DNA-guided medication choices fared better, stating, “Patients that got that kind of testing were more likely to have a medication that was a better match for their DNA and had lower rates of depressive symptoms.” His team also used data from the Million Veteran Program (MVP) to identify Veterans with a genetic form of extremely high cholesterol, noting, “We reached back out… and got them connected to clinical genetic testing, increased surveillance, and treatment.” These actions helped Veterans and their families reduce their risk of early heart disease.In addition, Vassy leads the nationwide PROGRESS Study, which uses genetic risk to guide prostate cancer screening for men ages 55 to 70. Vetertans can enroll online and submit a saliva kit from home. “Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men,” Vassy said, and genetic guidance may allow VA to detect dangerous cancers earlier while reducing harm from over-screening. He also stresses that VA protects genetic information with the strictest safeguards: “These data are password-protected, encrypted… only people with a right to access it can do so.”Looking ahead, Vassy believes genomic medicine will increasingly shape preventive care as technology advances and costs fall. He encourages Veterans to start by knowing their family history and talking with their providers about potential genetic risks, noting, “Genetics is just another tool in the toolbox for how to manage a concern you bring to your provider.” Veterans can explore opportunities to participate in ongoing research and learn more about genomic testing throughout VA's national programs.Resourceshttps://www.genomes2people.org/research/genomes2veterans/https://www.research.va.gov/mvp/https://www.progress-study.org/https://www.va.gov/washington-dc-health-care/programs/pharmacogenomics/https://www.va.gov/southern-nevada-health-care/stories/pharmacogenomics-and-how-the-va-is-improving-the-efficacy-of-medicine-through-dna/ https://www.research.va.gov/services/amp/precision_oncology.cfm 

Managing Ebola treatment centers in Sierra Leone, coordinating with government officials and local leaders, and advocating for the radical simplicity of cash aid with Grace Jackson, a humanitarian worker. When low-income families are given money, what's the first thing they often buy? And what is “CMCoord”?This episode is part of a fundraising effort called Pods Fight Poverty. We're teaming up with GiveDirectly to collect money that will go directly to Rwandan families. Dan will match every dollar raised from What It's Like To Be... listeners. Donate now: givedirectly.org/whatitslikeWANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Ever wondered what history smells like? Or ponder the odor of love, or the stench of medieval Paris, or the sacred fragrance of religion? A new exhibition in Germany allows visitors to discover unknown worlds of smells by sniffing their way through 81 different fragrances across 37 different galleries. The show "The Secret Power of Scents," which opened to the public in October at the Kunstpalast museum in the western city of Düsseldorf, combines fragrances with art, taking visitors on a journey of more than 1,000 years of cultural history. "This exhibition is an experiment—and an invitation for our audience to discover the history of scents with their noses," said Felix Krämer, the museum's director general. The exhibition follows a chronological order, from religious artifacts of the Middle Ages through to contemporary art of the 21st century. The various galleries are equipped with scent steles, atomizers, and diffusers to create a connection between the art and the smell of a specific time period or cultural context. "It's the first exhibition worldwide to bring scents into a museum in this form, format, and scale," said Robert Müller-Grünow, the show's curator and a leading expert in the field of scent and scent technology. Certain smells connect to different eras of history. In a gallery dedicated to the Roaring 20s, the room is filled with the uplifting scent of tobacco, vanilla, and leather—a mixture that's a nod to famous early fragrances such as the historic Tabac Blond, which was launched by the fragrance house Caron in 1919. Moving on to modern art, the museum presents more contemporary smells between works of Andy Warhol, Yves Klein, or Günther Uecker that remind visitors of world-famous brands such as Coca-Cola or German airline carrier Eurowings, which diffuses a pleasant and relaxing scent on the plane when passengers board. For visitors strolling and sniffing their way through the show, the 81 different scents opened up a whole new world, visitor Kirsten Gnoth said. “I've been to the collection here before, but now it's completely new with scents that match the pictures and eras,” she said. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Reinterpreting centuries-old classical music, marking up symphonies with notes on phrasing, and turning mid-performance disasters into unforgettable moments with Carlos Miguel Prieto, a music director and conductor. How do you get an orchestra to pick up the tempo? (Spoiler: Not by waving your hands faster.) And how does a performance of Beethoven's Fifth sound different today from a century ago?WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

This week on The American Family Farmer, we're going beyond the “thank you” to explore what real, lasting support for America's veterans looks like.Host Doug Stephan welcomes Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation, an organization that's been a lifeline for military families for over three decades. Fisher House provides free “homes away from home” for the loved ones of service members and veterans receiving medical care—ensuring that no one faces hardship or healing alone.With sobering statistics showing that nearly 6,400 veterans died by suicide in 2022, and more than 30,000 service members lost to suicide since 9/11, Ken shares why supporting our nation's heroes can't stop at one day of recognition each November. He discusses the ongoing mental, emotional, and financial challenges faced by military families and offers simple, meaningful ways that individuals, communities, and employers can make a difference every day of the year.Tune in to hear how Fisher House Foundation continues to honor the sacrifice of service through action, compassion, and community—and how you can be part of that mission.Learn more or get involved at www.fisherhouse.orgWebsite: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting off with the latest from the Trump Administration's promise of a a bailout for farmers, and now time is running out.  Crop prices continue to fall below the cost of production. Perhaps that doesn't hold true for corn, but other crops, especially dairy.  In addition, the FSA offices reopened after 3.5 weeks without any money, during harvest season when farmers needed those funds the most. Next up, a focus on the tariffs, tariff revenue, and those employed by the Department of Agriculture performing their jobs without paychecks. Lastly, Doug opines how we're devouring farmland in our country and why we are doing so, without a comprehensive balanced strategy to take care of data centers or solar properties. As Doug is in the process of adding solar farming to his operations, he's finding the whole ordeal to be a monopoly and a mess.  Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Calculating electrical loads, getting zapped by 277 volts, and savoring the freedom of the skilled trades with Doug Powell, a master electrician. Why are blue-collar professions growing increasingly more attractive? And what are the telltale signs of a hack electrician?Doug runs Lumen Brothers Electric Company with his business partner, Josh.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Scaling outfield walls to pick off home runs, bouncing between La Quinta hotels and sleeper buses, and chasing the dream of the majors with Trayvon Robinson, a professional baseball player. What superstitions did he live by? And what did he do to make SportsCenter in his major league debut?WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

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Monitoring global networks of seismometers, evangelizing for stronger buildings instead of better predictions, and measuring LA's slow crawl toward Alaska with Lucy Jones, a seismologist in Southern California. Why does she begin counting when she feels the earth start to shake? And how did a nuclear test ban treaty end up boosting the science of earthquakes?Lucy is author of the book The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us (and What We Can Do About Them). She also founded the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society.The piece composed by Lucy featured at the end of the episode is called "In Nomine Terra Calens: In the name of a warming earth". It was performed and mixed by Josh Lee.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Butchering whole alligators, costing out every plate down to the garnish, and perfecting grilled sweetbreads with Cindy Wolf, an executive chef. What was it like to cook for Julia Child? And what popular item does she wish she could purge from the menu?Dan's latest book is Reset: How to Change What's Not Working. It's out in hard cover and as an audiobook.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Writing for the ear rather than the eye, racing to meet teleprompter deadlines, and recasting lost memories as timeless advice with Stephen Krupin, a speechwriter. What was it like to write speeches for President Obama? And when can a speaker's desire for "authenticity" go too far?WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Crafting floral masterpieces that disappear within hours, dealing with the eccentricities of wealthy clients, and making 3am runs to the flower market with Paul Hawkins, a floral decorator in England. Why is it a no-no to mix red and white flowers? And what's it like to design floral decorations for royalty?You can see some of Paul's work on his Instagram page.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Cracking automotive mysteries one diagnostic code at a time, mastering the art of quoting complicated repairs, and playing the "what kind of noise is it?" guessing game with Justin Snodgrass, a car mechanic who owns his own shop. Why should $19.99 oil changes make you suspicious? And why might your local car mechanic decline to work on new cars?IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE: Check out what it's like to be a forensic accountant, a welder, or a software engineer. WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Counting out pills in fives, working with million-dollar drugs, and ensuring the right medication in the right dose gets delivered at the right moment with Rose Davin, a pharmacy technician in Rochester, New York. What are the layers of protection that prevent pharmacy employees from absconding with opioids? And what happens if a technician accidentally drops a pill on the floor?IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE: Check out what it's like to be a nurse, a veterinarian, or a hospice nurse.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Forecasting what a business will earn and spend, allocating resources among teams clamoring for more, and practicing professional skepticism without killing the vibe with Steve Love, a chief financial officer. What does it feel like to confess to a board of directors that you've made a potentially catastrophic error? And what happens when business leaders accidentally release non-public information?IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE: Check out what it's like to be a turnaround consultant,  a forensic accountant, or a life insurance salesman.GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.