Podcasts about Humbug

Die Nostalgie ist ein Laster, welchem man sich versagen sollte. Denn für jedes Vergnügen, was uns im “Damals!!” genommen wurde, sagen wir: Rauchen in Flugzeugen, gibt es im Heute Ersatz. Hier: Internet in Flugzeugen! Ja, vorbei sind die Zeiten, in denen man sich in der Flughafenbuchhandlung eine Packung steuerfreie Lucky Strikes und einen dicken Dan Brown holte, um den Transatlantik-Flug zu überstehen. Heute kauft man sich für das gleiche Geld einen Internetpass und kocht sich über den Wolken das Hirn weich mit acht Stunden TikTok-Videos-Swipen. Das ist, zugegeben, deutlich gesundheitsschädigender als eine Schachtel Luckies (für alle Beteiligten), aber irgendwas ist ja immer.Dennoch kann ich nicht umhin, einen Verlust wirklich zu betrauern: den Verlust eines intellektuellen Vergnügens, einer albernen Freiheit, eines ungefährlichen Spaßes. Nein, Axel, Polenböller ist falsch. Es geht um die gute alte Verschwörungstheorie. Noch in den 2000ern habe ich Nächte damit verbracht, mir auf YouTube wilde Vorträge zu 9/11 anzuschauen. Tagelang hatten alte weiße Männer in Hobbykellern CNN-Footage solange zusammengetoastet, bis die Videorealität mit ihrem Weltbild in Kongruenz war und niemand hat sich einen Kopf gemacht, ob man beim Abrufen der Kunstwerke von Youtube getrackt wurde, denn, selbst wenn: Ja, Herr Falschgold kuckt alberne Amateurvideos, big deal. Aber es war auch eine den Kopf erwärmende Übung, sich in die zwei, drei Prozent der Leute reinzuversetzen, die die Filmchen kuckten und sich die Zeit nahmen, absatzweise Kommentare darunter zu schreiben. “Wieviel seines Hirns muss man ausschalten, bis 2+2 tatsächlich 5 ist?”, ist eine faszinierende Frage.Zwanzig Jahre später sind all diese Videos aus dem Normalo-Internet getilgt, zu groß ist der Hirnschwund in großen Teilen der Bevölkerung, sie könnte verunsichert werden, glaubt der Bürger doch heute wirklich jeden Scheiß und außerdem muss Platz gemacht werden im Internet für die wirklich manipulativen Kaliber, damit irgendwann auch der letzte Widerständige fünf Lichter sieht, statt vier.Stimmen uns Connaisseure der Kunstart “Verschwörungstheorie” diese Um- und Zustände traurig, wütend oder, s.o., einfach nur nostalgisch, so kann das für die professionellen Createure ruinös werden. Brachte Dan Brown nach seinem ersten Professor-Langdon-Buch “Illuminati” im Jahr 2000 die Fortsetzungen noch alle drei bis fünf Jahre heraus, brauchte er glatte acht für dessen jüngste Geschichte. Sie heißt “The Secrets of Secrets” und ich habe den Roman tatsächlich gelesen.Wollen wir doch mal spekulieren: Man kann vermuten, dass Dan Brown 2017, nach Veröffentlichung von Teil Fünf der Serie (”Origin”), kurz das Bankkonto gecheckt hat und sich an Teil Sechs machte. Kurz vor Fertigstellung zwang ihn dann Corona ins Homeoffice, wie den Rest der Weltbevölkerung. Für einen Schriftsteller ist das kein Problem, aber seine Zielgruppe, die Transatlantikfliegenden, brach komplett weg. Bummer. Wie er sich nun überrascht und leicht gelangweilt durch Facebook klickerte, wird ihm aufgefallen sein, dass die Menge und Verbreitung seines Markenzeichens, seines f*****g Spezialgebietes, des Dinges, in dem doch er die Koryphäe ist: die gemeine Verschwörungstheorie nämlich, dass diese sich so explosionsartig vergrößerten, dass vielleicht, so spekulieren wir, jemand zufällig auf genau die spinnerte Idee gekommen war, die er gerade in Buchform den Millionen schenken wollte. S**t. Was tun? Wahrscheinlich (wie gesagt, wir spekulieren hier nur) hat er nochmal von vorn angefangen und eine Story ersonnen, die in eine Gedankenlandschaft passt, wie wir sie alle seit dem Jahr 2020 ertragen müssen, eine Landschaft, die man im allgemeinen mit “Es ist eh alles egal” beschreibt. Weiß ist schwarz, gut ist böse, und alles ist erlaubt. Und alles ist egal.Alles? Nun, nicht alles, dachte sich Dan Brown und man muss ihm zugestehen, der Gedanke ist clever: Egal ist, ob sich die Börse von der Wirtschaft abkoppelt und deshalb alle ärmer werden; egal ist, ob sich das Weltklima um 1,5 Grad erhöht, während die USA Windparks verbieten; egal ist, ob Kinder an Masern sterben, weil ein Mann mit Wurm im Kopf Gesundheitsminister der reichsten Nation der Welt ist. Was nicht egal ist, selbst all den Wahnsinnigen, die an den drei vorbenannten Egalismen schuld sind: Ob man den s**t selbst noch erlebt. Einfacher: was niemandem egal ist, ist, dass man früher oder später sterben wird. Und dort setzt Dan Brown an und das ist brillant.Das schöne für diese Rezension ist, dass das gerade kein wirklicher Spoiler war, haut uns der Autor das doch so ziemlich auf den ersten Seiten vor die Füße. Wir wissen nur noch nicht: Warum? „Das entwickelt sich!“, wie Manfred Krug sagte, damals, und zwar gewohnt rasant. Die Story ist, von ein paar Rückblenden unterbrochen, eine, die sich über gerade mal einen Tag und einen halben erstreckt. Sie liest sich, wie man das von moderner Pageturnerware gewohnt ist, wie das Drehbuch für den zu erwartenden Film, in dem der mittlerweile neunundsechzigjährige Tom Hanks als Prof. Langdon definitiv ein Bodydouble brauchen wird, denn nicht nur rennt der Hauptheld mal locker früh halb sieben über die Karlsbrücke, nein, er rennt auch wieder zurück. Kurz danach schwimmt er dann, leicht unfreiwillig, in der Moldau. Im Februar. Zudem hat er sich verliebt, und zwar in seine ehemalige Professorin, ¡Holla! Wir werden im Kino also extrem weichgezeichnete GILFs sehen, bis uns der fade to black erlöst. Das wird hart. Ein Markenzeichen der Serie ist, dass Dan Brown seinen Protagonisten jetsetten lässt, wie seine primäre Zielgruppe. Von Rom, Paris, Florenz geht es diesmal nach, geographisch bewanderte Leserinnen haben es längst punktgenau verortet, ins goldene Prag, in die Stadt der hundert Türme. Wie Beate Baum letztens die Dresdner Neustadt als hyperlokales Setting benutzte, um Morde in deren Künstlerinnenmilieu aufzuklären, präsentiert Dan Brown uns auf der ersten Seite des Buches eine Karte der Prager Innenstadt und gibt den Fremdenführer. Im Schatten von Vyšehrad, Prager Burg und Veitsdom passieren die üblichen internationalen Intrigen, muss der Professor sich nur mithilfe seines genialen, rätsellösenden Kopfes aus brenzlichen Situationen befreien; Schießereien, Morde, Verfolgungsjagden halten uns am Ball, all das geschrieben in den mittlerweile üblichen minusklen Kapiteln von ein paar hundert Worten, über 137 sind es am Ende, auf dass man sich zwischen diesen Lesesnacks den Gargrad des Kopfinhalts mit zwei, drei Instareels auf “sehr soft” stellen kann. So soll das sein in einem Pageturner, so verlangt es der Lektor. Dan Browns real existierender bekommt übrigens in der Prof. Langdon Serie nicht zum ersten mal eine prominente Nebenrolle (was ich wirklich nice finde).Worauf der ganze Quatsch hinausläuft, ist lange unklar und nicht des Spoilerns Wert, denn die Story hat mit der Verschwörungstheorie nicht wirklich viel zu tun, letztere ist eher Mittel zum Zweck, der Hammer, der das Ding irgendwie passend machen soll. Was nicht heißt, dass Dan Brown nicht eine wirklich überraschende Wendung hat zum Schluss, da ist er schon Profi. Oder eben nicht zum Schluss. Irgendwie war der Lektor schon ein bisschen happy über seine Prominenz im Buch, so dass er sich selbst nicht aus den letzten fünfzig Seiten Abspann streichen wollte, die wir, nachdem schon alles klar war, überstehen müssen.Aber vielleicht hat Danny auch darauf bestanden, dass das alles drin bleibt, weil er da nochmal richtig seine Theorien ausbreiten kann. Denn Dan Brown ist, so weit ich das sehe, der einzige Erfolgsautor im Genre, der zu seinen absurden “Entdeckungen” steht und sich nicht dagegen wehrt, wenn Künstler und Werk in einen Topf geworfen werden. Das alles läuft natürlich unter “Anregung, den Status Quo zu überdenken” und ähnlichem Schwurbel (als würden Wissenschaftler das nicht den ganzen f*****g Tag lang machen), und das ist auch OK und war immer harmlos genug, bis es das nicht mehr war, siehe oben. Der zu hinterfragende Status Quo, den er sich in “The Secret of Secrets” herausgesucht hat, ist dankbarerweise ein recht harmloses Stück Pseudoscience. Zusammengefasst lautet seine These: “Die Realität ist nicht wie sie uns erscheint”. No s**t, sherlock. Gefühlt 1/3 aller TED-Talks in den 2010ern drehte sich genau darum. Dan Brown zitiert die üblichen Experimente, nach denen wir z.B. deutlich schneller auf externe Stimuli reagieren, als unser Hirn das eigentlich leisten kann. Er berichtet von den alten Programmen der CIA, in denen man “psychics” für das “remote viewing” züchten wollte, also, ein Medium in Langley verbindet sich mit einem Medium im Kreml und schon weiß LBJ, was Chruschtschow zum Frühstück hat. Er schreckt noch nicht mal vor dem in den 80ern allgegenwärtigen ESP zurück, über das sich schon die brillante TV Serie “The Americans” lustig gemacht hatte. Die Konsequenz aus all dem ist, irgendwie, lest den Humbug bitte selbst, dass wir alle unsterblich sind. Na also!All das wird ausgebreitet hinter einem Vorwort, welches behauptet, das alle im Buch erwähnten Experimente real wären. Nur dass halt die wenigsten davon reproduzierbar sind. Das spielt aber keine Rolle, so Dan Brown, denn die übergreifende Theorie im Buch erkläre ganz wundersam, dass all die Experimente gar nicht nachvollziehbar sein können! In der Wissenschaft nennt man das einen Zirkelschluss. Ich nenne es einen unterhaltsamen, mittelspannenden Pageturner zum Kopfausschalten in schweren, dunklen Zeiten. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lobundverriss.substack.com

Buckle up, Undressed-anistas, because this episode is a full runway of drama, laughs, fashion tea, and mystical revelations! Pol' and Patrik are back inside their Beverly Hills boutique with the fabulous Gogo Lomo-David (Righteous Gemstones, Shameless), and things get spicy fast. We kick off with Hot Topics — and no one is safe. From the shocking story of Lil Nas X allegedly arrested in Hollywood to the headline-grabbing relationship twists of JoJo Siwa, our hosts dive headfirst into fame's darker side. Gogo opens up about resisting Hollywood's vices, sharing how his Nigerian father and grounded upbringing keep him focused. The trio get candid about the dangers of “yes-men” in showbiz, the heartbreak of watching Anna Nicole Smithspiral after tragedy, and why goals and community are the ultimate antidote to self-destruction. But it doesn't stop there — the infamous Menendez Brothers parole denial sparks a raw debate on justice, forgiveness, and responsibility. From true crime to pop culture, the conversation swerves to Taylor Swift's jaw-dropping 12th album, “Life of a Showgirl”. Gogo calls it: another era-defining set of hits from the global superstar who built an empire on heartbreak and reinvention. Then comes Runway Rundown, where fashion meets fire. Pol' and Patrik pull up red carpet looks for Gogo to critique — and he doesn't hold back. From Luke Combs' ill-fitting Tweedledee vibes to Sydney Sweeney's dreamy ivory bustier dress (with a questionable headband), Danny McBride's off-shade suit, and Walton Goggins' risk-taking silk chemise moment, every celebrity look gets dissected. And when Chrissy Teigen struts in a daring mesh bustier gown with feathered mermaid skirt, it's Catwoman chic meets couture controversy. Even Gogo's own velvet tuxedo Emmy look and his playful pink jacket ensemble are up for critique — bow ties, microfiber jackets, and all. Next, it's game time with “Holy or Humbug” — a laugh-out-loud quiz where Gogo must guess whether outrageous televangelist scandals happened in real life or on Righteous Gemstones. Did Baby Billy abandon his kid at a gas station? Did a Texas church offer drive-through confessions during COVID? Did Joel Osteen really lock church doors during a hurricane? Holy or Humbug? You'll be screaming along as Gogo battles tricky wordplay and reveals behind-the-scenes tea. Finally, we land in the mystical with Pol's signature Armenian coffee reading — and it's pure destiny. In Gogo's cup, Pol' sees a butterfly, symbolizing transformation and fleeting beauty, and delivers a powerful message: a major relationship shift is on the horizon. This isn't casual—it's commitment-or-nothing, a love story written in the grounds. Vulnerability, healing, and fate collide as Gogo reflects on love, fear, and opening his heart again. By the end, he admits he feels “beautifully naked — emotionally, mentally, and physically.” From fashion critiques sharper than tweezers, to celebrity confessions, to mystical readings that could change the course of love, this episode has it ALL. Whether you're here for Taylor Swift, Anna Nicole Smith, Lil Nas X, Sydney Sweeney, Chrissy Teigen, or just Gogo's infectious energy, you'll walk away laughing, gasping, and maybe even believing in coffee-ground destiny.

Das Humbug in Basel schliesst nach sechs Jahren endgültig seine Türen. Mit dem Ende der Zwischennutzung geht ein wichtiger Raum für Subkultur, Experimente und laute, vielfältige Begegnungen verloren. Dieses Wochenende verabschiedet sich die Community mit einem letzten grossen Fest.

“The X-Files” premiered on the Fox network in September 1993. While the sci-fi mystery show was inspired by earlier series like “The Twilight Zone,” “Twin Peaks,” and “Kolchak: The Night Stalker,” creator Chris Carter tapped into a unique moment in the cultural zeitgeist to produce something even more resonant. The adventures of two outcast FBI agents investigating aliens, monsters, and unexplained phenomena clicked with a burgeoning interest in the paranormal and conspiracy theories, and a growing mistrust in government authority. What began as a cult classic quickly became a pop-culture phenomenon that defined the 1990s, and which continues to hold serious cultural cache. The truth is out there, and we intend to find it as the Great Pop Culture Debate attempts to name the best episode of “The X-Files.” Episodes discussed: “Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose,” “How the Ghosts Stole Christmas,” “Small Potatoes,” “Tooms,” “Squeeze,” “Leonard Betts,” “Quagmire,” “Ice,” “Home,” “Beyond the Sea,” “Humbug,” “Die Hand Die Verletz,” “Bad Blood,” “Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster,” “Syzygy,” “The Host” Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Bob Erlenback and Kate Racculia, and special guest author Victor Manibo as they discuss 16 of the very best episodes of “The X-Files,” both from the original run and the 2010s reboot. Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours! For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss even more "X-Files" episodes we love that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Looking for more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 Patreon Perks. Want to play along at home? Download the Listener Bracket and see if your picks match up with ours! Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panelists: Bob Erlenback, Kate Racculia Special Guest: Victor Manibo Producer: Derek Mekita Editor: Bob Erlenback Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch #xfiles #thexfiles #scifi #horror #90s #1990s #90stv #mulder #scully #gilliananderson #davidduchovny #chriscarter #supernatural #drama #television #tvshows #popculture #thetruthisout there Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In der heutigen Folge tauchen wir in andere Sphären ein. Paula interviewt Katharina, die über ihre energetische Arbeit als Medium spricht. Was ist überhaupt ein Medium? Wie kann man sich das vorstellen? Ist das nicht alles Humbug und Scharlatanerie? Wir sprechen über genau diese Fragen und mehr. Denn so sehr diese Arbeit auch Faszination auslöst, so sehr bringt sie oft auch Angst mit sich. Gerade deshalb ist es wichtig, darüber zu sprechen und Einblicke zu geben, um die Arbeit zugänglicher zu machen, ohne dass sie auch nur einen Funken ihrer Magie verliert. Denn sie kann enorm bereichernd, tröstlich und klärend sein. Hör rein und lass dich überraschen!

Wie wichtig oder schädlich Massenmigration aus kulturfremden Ländern in den Westen ist, zeigt die große Fehde im deutschen politischen Spektrum. Die Einwanderung ist indessen nur ein Teil des Tanzes. Wer wandert aber aus dem Westen aus? Ist hier doch nicht alles bestens? Von Elem Chintsky https://rtde.press/meinung/256166-westliche-fluechtling-humbug-financial-times/ 

Adam sits down with Alain Johannes to discuss the recording of Humbug by Arctic Monkeys. Alain was the engineer working with the band, Josh Homme, and James Ford during the sessions for Humbug and in this episode he reveals the work that went into those sessions.  Adam and Alain  talk about the creative process, catching ideas, the role of engineering in music, the production of Humbug, and how the album took shape. They touch on the sessions at Rancho De La Luna and in New York, with Josh Homme and James Ford, and talk about how the album was received at the time. They also find time to talk about Drink the Sea, his new project that also features Peter Buck!Our next episode is out next week, Monday September 22nd!Join the conversation on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatismusicpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comGet access to more shows, exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes of this show, and more music discussion by subscribing to our Patreon!Head to patreon.com/whatismusicpod and receive up to two new episodes of our various shows every week (including our album club and monthly themed playlists!), ad-free archives of What Is Music?, and access to our Patron-only Discord server for even more music (and non-music) discussion!Support our show when starting your own podcast!By signing up to Buzzsprout with this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=780379Check out our merch!https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comDonate to our podcast!https://ko-fi.com/whatismusichttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

The Big Mates provide wayward and explosionary audio commentary for Arctic Monkeys Live at Liquid Room, Tokyo 2009.Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the 2009 concert and talk about the Humbug tour in general!Head to YouTube to watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQqNc8u1vuE&tOr don't watch along - the episode works fine either way!Our next episode comes out Monday September 15th!Join the conversation on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatismusicpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comGet access to more shows, exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes of this show, and more music discussion by subscribing to our Patreon!Head to patreon.com/whatismusicpod and receive up to two new episodes of our various shows every week (including shows about Manic Street Preachers and monthly themed playlists!), ad-free archives of What Is Music?, and access to our Patron-only Discord server for even more music (and non-music) discussion!Support our show when starting your own podcast!By signing up to Buzzsprout with this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=780379Check out our merch!https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comDonate to our podcast!https://ko-fi.com/whatismusichttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

The Big Mates discuss third albums, dinosaurs, jingles, and Humbug by Arctic Monkeys. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Arctic Monkeys and conclude their track-by-track analysis of their third album. They explore the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!What do we think of the album? What makes a song memorable? What came first, the chicken or the dickhead? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Our next episode is out next week, Monday September 8th!Join the conversation on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatismusicpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comGet access to more shows, exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes of this show, and more music discussion by subscribing to our Patreon!Head to patreon.com/whatismusicpod and receive up to two new episodes of our various shows every week (including our album club and monthly themed playlists!), ad-free archives of What Is Music?, and access to our Patron-only Discord server for even more music (and non-music) discussion!Support our show when starting your own podcast!By signing up to Buzzsprout with this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=780379Check out our merch!https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comDonate to our podcast!https://ko-fi.com/whatismusichttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

The Big Mates discuss engineering, confectionery, ego mechanics, and Humbug by Arctic Monkeys. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Arctic Monkeys and their track-by-track analysis of their third album. They explore the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!What is "crying lightning"? Who is the icky man? What's wrong with ice cream men? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Our next episode is out next week, Monday August 25th, and will continue the deep-dive into Humbug!Join the conversation on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatismusicpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comGet access to more shows, exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes of this show, and more music discussion by subscribing to our Patreon!Head to patreon.com/whatismusicpod and receive up to two new episodes of our various shows every week (including our album club and monthly themed playlists!), ad-free archives of What Is Music?, and access to our Patron-only Discord server for even more music (and non-music) discussion!Support our show when starting your own podcast!By signing up to Buzzsprout with this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=780379Check out our merch!https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comDonate to our podcast!https://ko-fi.com/whatismusichttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

The Big Mates discuss adventures, break ups, expectations, and Humbug by Arctic Monkeys. Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their exploration of the career of Arctic Monkeys by diving into the band's divisive, murky, and spooky third album.They discuss the writing and recording of the album, explore the overall themes and sound, and (barely) begin their track-by-track analysis, exploring the composition, tone, lyrics, meaning, and context for each song in turn - all from three differing perspectives, from being deeply into music and analysis, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between!They also find time to remember their own reactions to the album when it was released, the public perception of the change in sound, and try to figure out which genre of rock is most appropriate to describe the vibe. What kind of questions should art pose? Does Jamie have a beard? Are the Tings Tings Lucas' quicksand? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?Our next episode is out next week, Monday August 25th, and will continue the deep-dive into Humbug!Join the conversation on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whatismusicpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@whatismusicpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatismusicpodE-mail: whatismusicpod@gmail.comGet access to more shows, exclusive bonus content, ad-free episodes of this show, and more music discussion by subscribing to our Patreon!Head to patreon.com/whatismusicpod and receive up to two new episodes of our various shows every week (including our album club and monthly themed playlists!), ad-free archives of What Is Music?, and access to our Patron-only Discord server for even more music (and non-music) discussion!Support our show when starting your own podcast!By signing up to Buzzsprout with this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=780379Check out our merch!https://whatismusicpod.redbubble.comDonate to our podcast!https://ko-fi.com/whatismusichttp://whatismusic.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

Danke fürs Abonnieren, Liken, Teilen und Kommentieren! Bei Fragen, melde dich bei uns und sende uns eine Nachricht.Parkinson – unheilbar, sagen die Lehrbücher.Doch was, wenn genau das nicht stimmt?Während die Schulmedizin auf Medikamente und Hirnoperationen setzt, schwören immer mehr Betroffene auf Vitamin D3, natürliche Dopamin-Booster, Mikronährstoffe und alternative Therapien.Ist das der Anfang einer medizinischen Revolution – oder gefährliche Selbsttäuschung?In dieser Folge decken wir auf:Was kann Vitamin D3 wirklich?Welche Studien sind echt – und welche pure Spekulation?Und warum spricht darüber kaum jemand offen?

Are we really living in an information age? Is there truly a free and open exchange of ideas online? For my part, the answer is no — not even close. To make matters worse, the information I can easily access is often partisan or pushing a mainstream narrative. Then there's the tactic of “approved” information (more...)

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A new girl scout cookie has arrived: the Toast-Yays.  The You Tried Dat?? crew will try out the french toast inspired cookie along side a pair of British snacks: Dales Toffee Shop Vanilla Tablet Fudge and Mint Humbugs.  They also discuss Segway tours before diving into the world of old people posting on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @youtrieddat.

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This week we are hopping between parallel universes while we discuss “4-D”! We're talking the unexpected delight of Skinner and Brad's team-up, Doggett's favorite Polish sausage stand (do NOT call them hot dogs), how Monica's favorite move is wiping mustard off people's chins, and spend a truly ridiculous amount of time debating how long you can leave chicken sitting out. Honestly, it's like half the episode. We talk Brad taking notes from Skinner on how to be bitchy, how much Skinner loves pulling the plug on beloved team members, congratulate Doggett on his comedic timing, and wonder if we've ended up in the We're Done Here parallel universe. A special highlight to Skinner's best line yet: Say hi to mama.Note: Please check out our guest spot on That Nostalgia Show's “Humbug” episode, and then check out the rest of their back catalog!Send us an email at scullynationpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram!

Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHThe Fletchers Grove real estate party is FINALLY HERE!!! A guy dressed as Santa comes in and kills the vibe. It's Glen. He owns the bookstore, and he's very passive-aggressive about how no one in this town comes to his bookstore. Glen has a past. He's banned from the diner, and everyone seems to hate him. He gives presents to everyone and tells Emily that he picked this one specially for her—it's rare he finds a fellow mystery lover.The night continues, and Emily sees Glen in his Santa suit scurrying quickly outside. She goes to follow him, finds his hat on the floor, and then sees a car speed off. Just as that happens, she hears a scream. She runs inside and sees Sue, who was throwing the party. She's crying as she looks at Glen, who has been stabbed in the heart.When Emily gets home, she opens the gift. It's a special green edition of A Christmas Carol. We get a flashback of Emily visiting the bookstore and meeting Glen. She tells him about this edition of A Christmas Carol that her parents used to read to her. He remembered and tracked the book down. As she opens it, a letter falls out, inviting her to a very special event at the law offices tomorrow at 8 p.m. What is Glen up to?!So, she goes to tell Sam, and he says, “How would you feel about me being a plus-one so I can take a gander?”They show up, and the video plays—it's Glen, predicting his own death and setting up a treasure hunt. Sam tries to get everyone to give him their books so he can search for clues. They're like, “Nah. There's treasure to find!”It doesn't take Emily long to find the first clue using a UV light on her book. She thinks the other books have clues too and that they all need to work together on it. She gets two others on board—a hot dog stand owner named Harry and Brooke Carmichael. But Glen's nephew, Fred, says he and his wife don't want to participate (mainly Fred's wife—she didn't like Glen).To make matters worse, there's one book still missing. She thinks maybe he gave it to the diner owner, Sue, but Sue says she threw the book out.Sam finds out that Glen had Huntington's disease. After Fred finds this out, he decides that they want to participate. Even though they're missing one book, they decide to put all the clues together and try to figure out what they're pointing to. It has something to do with a precious memory. Fred says, “The only memory I can think of with Glen is him reading Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Emily says, “Go see if he has that book in the bookstore. Maybe there's a clue.”As they're walking towards the store, Emily sees the car that sped off and notices a letter that clearly came from Glen in the front seat. Just then, Fred realizes the bookstore is unlocked. Sam goes in first and finds a guy there.It's Fred's brother Noah. They haven't seen each other in a long time. Apparently, when their mom got sick, Noah left. Sam takes Noah in for questioning and presents him with some pretty tough evidence—they found Glen's Santa suit in the trunk and the USB drive with Glen's video on it from the lawyer's office, which was stolen. He gives reasons for all of it, but it's not looking great.Fred tells Emily that he did finally go find the book and found a USB drive! They agree to all get together tomorrow to watch what's on it.As Emily's going home, an SUV speeds at her, and she has to tuck-and-roll out of the way.The next day, they all get together, and it's another video with a very cryptic clue. We find out that someone is sitting in a car, listening in on their conversation.Later, the group gets back together, but Fred is nowhere to be found. Turns out he was attacked from behind. He says he doesn't know who did it. Sam gets a call—they found Fred's wife's DNA on the Santa suit. She says she found out that the first editions were missing and went to talk to Glen. She found him dead and knew it wouldn't look good that she found him, so she put the suit on and ran out.Emily finds Noah in the diner—he's been released. She convinces him to join the group in solving the mystery. He comes to her store and sees there's a hole in the wall—she has a leak. He says he thought maybe it was one of the secret compartments these old buildings have. That gives them the idea to look for one in the bookstore, and they find it! Inside is a suitcase—a go-bag, if you will. They discover a folder with a plane ticket to Switzerland for the day of the party and a brochure for a place in Switzerland for end-of-life care. He was planning to leave and die in Switzerland. Emily recalls that the tape says, “If you're seeing this, that means I'm gone.” He didn't know he was going to be murdered. He was just planning on disappearing.They find the final clue and watch the video. Suddenly, Harry, the hot dog guy, is gone, and so are all the books. Emily puts it together—he killed Glen and was just trying to solve the mystery. She goes to confront him in the cemetery where the final clue leads to. We find out that he showed up to steal the first edition A Christmas Carol and threatened to kill Glen to get it. Glen laughed in his face, knowing he was dying. That offended Harry, so he stabbed him.Emily then fights him, takes him down, and puts him in plastic cuffs to get the treasure! She figures out it was the lawyer who hired this guy, and he gets arrested.She gets the group back together and hands out what Glen left for everyone. It's very sweet.The movie ends with Emily coming down to her store and seeing Sam fixing her wall. They end up making out HARD!!! She says, “Let's go for a walk in the snow.” She has to go change, and that's when he gets a phone call—he's been investigating Emily and noticed some discrepancies in her story. He got a call from his higher-up to drop any and all research into her. So, clearly, she isn't who she says she is. The episode ends with him asking her, “Who are you really?” Fade to black.

Send us a textChapter XVI The Magic Art of the Great HumbugNext morning the Scarecrow said to his friends:“Congratulate me. I am going to Oz to get my brains at last. When Ireturn I shall be as other men are.”“I have always liked you as you were,” said Dorothy simply.Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Poe.

Welcome to Part Two of Dominic and John Bowen's journey through A Christmas Carol ...With readings again from Hollie Hales and violin parts performed by Alexis Bennett.HAPPY CHRISTMAS !!!Support the showIf you like to make a donation to support the costs of producing this series you can buy 'coffees' right here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dominicgerrardHost: Dominic GerrardSeries Artwork: Léna GibertOriginal Music:

The Blues' controversy-filled Boxing Day defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road is picked apart by Jake Smith and Brendan Tuttiett. Bristol City supporter James Skinner also calls in to help look ahead to Sunday's meeting at Ashton Gate, Pompey's final game of 2024.

The worst-case Christmas Day scenario for the Dallas Mavericks was realized on Wednesday afternoon, as they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves and superstar Luka Doncic suffered a calf injury that will likely keep him sidelined for a significant period of time. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Mavs' near comeback from being down 28 points, led by Kyrie Irving, who finished with a game-high 39 points. Although Doncic's injury was a big blow, the guys discuss how the Mavs' roster was built to withstand this kind of adversity. Dallas is currently 6-2 without Doncic this season, so we'll see if they can keep up that success over the next several weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol is a timeless tale cherished for its powerful story of transformation. Yet beneath its heartwarming narrative lies a deeper commentary on economics, generosity, and faith—one that challenges the worldview of scarcity and embraces God's abundance.Today, Jerry Bowyer will dive into the philosophical and theological themes within the story and help us discover what we can learn from Ebenezer Scrooge's journey.Jerry Bowyer is the President of Bowyer Research and our Resident Economist here at Faith & Finance. He is the author of “The Maker Versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics.”The "Surplus Population" MindsetOne of the most striking moments in A Christmas Carol is Scrooge's cold remark about the “surplus population.” This phrase reflects an ideology rooted in the teachings of Reverend Thomas Malthus, an 18th-century economist who believed that population growth would outpace resources, leading to widespread poverty. Malthus advocated for limiting population growth, particularly among the poor.Scrooge's initial worldview mirrors this philosophy: a belief that resources are scarce, people are a burden, and the poor are expendable. This mindset not only disregards the inherent dignity of every person but also misrepresents the nature of God as generous and abundant.A Christmas Carol: A Response to MalthusianismDickens wrote A Christmas Carol as a critique of Malthusian ideas. Through Scrooge's transformation, the story reveals the flaws in a worldview of scarcity. Scrooge begins the story isolated, stingy, and bitter—seeing others as competitors for limited resources. By the end, he embraces generosity, community, and joy, reflecting the biblical truth that humans are created in God's image to love, create, and give.The Ghost of Christmas Present drives this point home by challenging Scrooge's cold logic. In one scene, he rebukes Scrooge, asking, “Are you the surplus population?” This moment underscores that no one is surplus in God's economy. Every person is valuable, created for a purpose, and capable of contributing to human flourishing.The transformation of Scrooge's mindset from scarcity to abundance aligns with a biblical view of God's provision. In Genesis 1:28, God commands humanity to “be fruitful and multiply” and to “fill the earth and subdue it.” Far from being burdens, people are creators and contributors, reflecting God's creative nature.History supports this biblical principle. During Dickens' time, industrial and economic advancements were lifting many out of poverty. Contrary to Malthus' predictions, human ingenuity and collaboration were unlocking unprecedented prosperity. Dickens weaves this reality into A Christmas Carol, showing how generosity and a thriving community lead to abundance.Lessons from Scrooge's RedemptionScrooge's transformation offers timeless lessons:Embrace Generosity: The turning point in Scrooge's story is his decision to give freely to others. Generosity reflects God's character and opens the door to joy and community.Value Every Life: Tiny Tim, a child who might be dismissed as “surplus” in Scrooge's old mindset, symbolizes hope and purpose. Dickens reminds us that every life is precious in God's eyes.Challenge Scarcity Thinking: Scarcity thinking breeds fear, isolation, and selfishness. By contrast, faith in God's abundance allows us to live with open hands and hearts.Redeem the Past: Scrooge's journey with the Ghost of Christmas Past shows how trauma and hardship can shape our worldview. Yet, we can move beyond our past to live in freedom and generosity through grace, healing, and community.The themes of A Christmas Carol remain relevant in our world. Modern ideologies that devalue life, promote fear of overpopulation or prioritize self-interest mirror the Malthusian philosophy Dickens opposed. As believers, we are called to affirm every person's inherent worth and reflect God's abundant generosity in how we live and give.Just as Scrooge learns, we are not “bugs” competing for limited resources. We are image-bearers of a loving Creator who calls us to steward the earth, care for one another, and trust His provision.As we watch A Christmas Carol or reflect on its message this Christmas season, let's remember the gospel truth at its heart: God is generous, not stingy. He gave us His Son, Jesus, the ultimate gift of love and redemption.In the words of Tiny Tim, “God bless us, everyone!” May we live out that blessing by embracing generosity, valuing life, and trusting in the abundance of God's provision.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My 84-year-old mother wants to gift each of us four kids a $100,000 CD. What's the best way for her to do this without us paying a lot of taxes?I want to use my retirement accounts to pay off my kids' college debt. Is there a way to do this without having to pay taxes on the withdrawals? Or can I get their debt reduced through government aid programs?Resources Mentioned:The Life of Our Lord: Written for His Children During the Years 1846 to 1849 by Charles DickensLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

We promised we aren't becoming a rebroadcast podcast haha. We will be back soon with a brand new episode! Until then, enjoy our holiday spooky cheer with another best of Christmas WWBD episode! ----------- There is no phrase one can utter that draws a more visceral christmas response, than Bah, Humbug. And so it is with great joy and depth of feeling that this holiday season we bring you an exploration into this the most famous and meaningful of ghost stories. It may be decked with Holly and frosted with snow, but at it's heart a Christmas carol is a most glorious ghost story, and we hope all the things you learn today will haunt your house pleasantly forever more. Click to learn more Washington Post Tiny Tim article   WWBD Merch WWBD MERCH STORE  Join the Conversation         

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 176 and you will be visited by three ghosts this Christmas Eve. The Ghost of Islanders Past, the Ghost of Penguins Present, and the Ghost of Devils Future! But no Rangers, because they completely suck. We talk about our favorite Christmas movies and tell you the truth about cats and dogs. Then we pull up our favorite Hallmark Christmas movies and get enthralled by the cunning plot and amazing dialogue. All on our special Christmas Episode of FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 176!

On Christmas Day 2024, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, there's a Scrooge-like fan who needs to change his ways.Merry Christmas to all Watford fans everywhere - from Olly, Colin, and everyone in Hornet Heaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas Eve, and Dominic takes a deep dive with you all through A Christmas Carol. Returning to the series is the inimitable Prof. John Bowen (who recently worked on David Edgar's Carol adaptation for the RSC) and who like many of us, re-reads this ghostly little book every Christmas and has pondered its power and meaning for decades.The Carol Philosophy that Dickens expresses so generously in this story is truly universal: everyone has a chance to change and not be fixed, or branded, as the worst version of themselves. Dickens' righteous anger here is channeled and diffused with goodwill, laughter and an unyielding determination to think only the best of people …Joining the series again to read excerpts is the fantastic Hollie Hales and the violin you will hear throughout is played by the brilliant Alexis BennettSupport the showIf you like to make a donation to support the costs of producing this series you can buy 'coffees' right here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dominicgerrardHost: Dominic GerrardSeries Artwork: Léna GibertOriginal Music:

Bah, Humbug! It's that time of the year, so we're diving into a timeless classic: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. While it's a story about ghosts and redemption, it's also packed with lessons that small business owners can apply to their lives and businesses today.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The little lights aren't twinkling, Clark.As we chew through some ultra-dry turkey, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) have given The Starters exactly what they deserved for Christmas, which was a Christmas-themed episode of False Start!The guys served up the following segments to ring in the holiday season: Noel or No, L, Stocking, Stock Out or Chinese Food, Cole or Coal?, Bah, Humbug!, The Little Lights Aren't Twinkling, Clark, and So You Say Want a New Year's Resolution, Well, You Know?!You Don't Even Know?!It has been the best and dumbest college football season ever.Enjoy this Christmas-themed episode of False Start from Buhler and Cody!

In Charles Dickens's classic book, A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas. Whenever someone wishes him “Merry Christmas,” he responds by saying, “Bah! Humbug!” But after a visit by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, Scrooge realizes that a selfish life is a wasted life.This is a great reminder to make the most of the present. By “present,” I'm not talking about wrapped gifts, but about being intentional in how we use our days and hours.By adding fun and laughter to everyday activities with your family, you transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.Learn about a Proven Process that is being used across the country that's growing boys into godly men at TrailLifeUSA.com/raisinggodlyboys.

Advent and Christmas 2024

Advent and Christmas 2024

On this extra festive episode of The Wizard Scroll, Azataz the Wize is confronted by three ghosts who teach him the error of his ways... THE WIZARD SCROLL is written, read, performed and edited by me, Chris RR Bauso. Tales of high fantasy, warriors, wizards and laser guns with my own sick little twist. This episode was produced as part of the Equinox Anthology series, produced by W Kieth Tims. Please support the official release! Starring Chris Bauso as Azataz the Wize, DOC & Wronghalf Tim Jennings as Santaur the Jolly Krissi Williams as Umbrelei the Lich Queen AJ Fidalgo as Professor Swampass Scott R McKinley as Headmaster Dumblesnatch Jess McCoy as Schmella & Schmelvin Episode Artwork by Ben Mills Songs used: Another Way In (SEWERS) & Frappe Snowland- Equip ; Chill- Toby Fox ; The Misty Lake- Ian Post ; c a t a p h a t i c- Amie Waters ; No Copyright Music Christmas Instrumental Deep Space Dark Ambience by Bjorn Lynne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Madison tackles the perfect holiday topic: Biological Warfare! Next, Spencer is bringing us a story about a wild woman who was running the seance scene in Hollywood back in the day. We've got an absolutely scathing vintage obituary, one for an iconic good witch and so much more!!! Including, of course, some dumb.ass.criminalllllllls!Buy our book: prh.com/obitchuaryGet your Merch: wonderyshop.com/obitchuaryCome see us live on tour: obitchuarypodcast.comJoin our Patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterNew episodes come out every Thursday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram @obitchuarypodcast on TikTokCheck out Spencer's other podcast Cult Liter wherever you're listening!Write to us: obitpod@gmail.comSpencer Henry & Madison ReyesPO Box 18149 Long Beach, CA 90807Sources:https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=LAH19061101.2.126&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-------https://listverse.com/2017/04/21/top-10-fake-spiritualists-who-were-caught-in-the-act/?utm_https://www.newspapers.com/image/378338861/?match=1&terms=ugly%20woman%20arrestedhttps://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=LAH19030118.2.189.5&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------https://www.newspapers.com/image/629462488/?match=1&terms=elsie%20reynoldshttps://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=LAH19061101.2.126&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------https://www.newspapers.com/image/27550054/?match=1&terms=elsie%20reynoldshttps://www.jsrmemorialcremation.com/obituaries/Linda-L-Townill?obId=23911932https://www.who.int/health-topics/biological-weapons#tab=tab_1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_Warhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0401/02-hist-01.html#:~:text=1340%20%2D%20Attackers%20hurled%20dead%20horses,endure%22%20and%20negotiated%20a%20truce.https://www.the-trench.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/HN002-Catapulting-Corpses-Full.pdfhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0401/02-hist-01.html#:~:text=1340%20%2D%20Attackers%20hurled%20dead%20horses,endure%22%20and%20negotiated%20a%20truce.https://www.iflscience.com/during-a-1346-siege-mongols-catapulted-dead-plague-victims-at-their-enemies-63031https://allthatsinteresting.com/history-uncovered/siege-of-kaffahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_biological_warfarehttps://www.iflscience.com/during-a-1346-siege-mongols-catapulted-dead-plague-victims-at-their-enemies-63031https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Caffahttps://www.hrad-karlstejn.cz/en/about-the-castlehttps://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/why-judges-break-their-pen-after-a-death-sentence/w33hb94https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/outreach/back-to-school/woman-refuses-80-ticket-and-flees-only-to-be-tased-and-arrested-on-felony-charges/527-7156e40e-a395-4609-b912-c17ba697de63See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil, Pete and Steve Law cautiously celebrate Lucky Loppy's Video Assistance and ask whether Lucas and Mo add up to more than Carlos and Crysencio. westhampodcast.com  @westhampodcast  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  A Playback Media Production  playbackmedia.co.uk  Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mariah Carey's monumental Holiday hit, Mitch and Jarrell suggest better lesser-known Christmas themed tunes to replace her overplayed Yuletide anthem.Speaking of underrated Christmas media, the puppets discuss adding the 1988 body swap film "Vice Versa" and the 1999 crime-comedy "Go" to be added to the Christmas adjacent films list!Email: njhybridradio@gmail.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/puppetreviews15Twitter: https://twitter.com/puppetreviews15Instagram: https://instagram.com/puppetreviews15Patreon: https://patreon.com/puppetperspectivesYou can also support us with a donation here: ⁠Puppet Perspectives is Podcasts and YouTube videos (buymeacoffee.com)Support the show

A FULL CHRISTMAS JOHN 1:1-6, 9-14, 16-17 Part 1 The Gospels of Matthew and Luke give us portraits of the “Christmas Story,” describing some of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. John begins his Gospel with a beautiful, glorious, and deeply theological description of Jesus—The Word.   John tells us: Jesus has always been. (Vs.1) Jesus is God and God with us. (Vs.1,2) Jesus is Creator. (Vs. 3,10) Jesus came to us. (Vs. 10,11 14) Jesus is light and life. (Vs. 4,5,9) Jesus knows misunderstanding. (Vs. 5) Jesus knows rejection. (Vs. 10,11) Jesus is Savior. (Vs. 12) Jesus is full of grace and truth. (Vs. 14,16,17)   How can we exemplify Christ and have a FULL Christmas?   1.) Be Present.  Jesus is with us. (Immanuel Isaiah 7:14, 8:8) (Emmanuel Matthew 1:23) It is GRACE for us to be more interested and invested in ENJOYING the family and festivities, rather than DOING or MAKING the festivities. (This is a hard balance…convicting for servant minded Mama's.)   2.) Embrace Creativity.  Jesus created a beautiful world. The beauty of Christmas and Christmas decor can reflect His creation and can teach truth. (Nativity, history, Carols) *Don't be a Humbug ;) *Don't go to the other extreme and get caught up in comparison or frustration.

Humbug to Hope | Cultivating Joy

Many of us are familiar with Charles Dickens' short story, a Christmas Carol. The story centers on Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy, grumpy old man. Every time someone says “Merry Christmas,” Scrooge replies “humbug.” In other words, “Liar, that's fake!” To Scrooge, things aren't merry. Scrooge thought Christmas was a lie and maybe we've got a little Scrooge in us. In Luke 2, the shepherds are invited to follow a star and in a lowly manger, they find a young family and a baby, who happens to be the hope of the world. Joy for all the people. Peace on earth.  At the manger, God asks us to lay it all down. All power. All honor. Our reputation. Our arrogance. Our pride. Our skepticism. Our bah humbugs. Our cynicism. Our resignation to the pessimism that things will never change.  Will you lay all of that down so that you can see the glory of God precisely in his lowliness. Will you see in Jesus, God in a manger, that things have changed? That in Jesus, things are changing, and will be changed forever? Do we join the the choirs of the angels who sing “God to God in the highest” and pronounce peace on earth or will we stick to our humbugs? 

Advent and Christmas 2024

On this week's can't miss episode, Nora and Craig describe how the plug was temporarily pulled on their first Thanksgiving with Bingo. Plus a cornucopia of other topics including but not limited to: Highs and lows of the month, Frugal Fairies, Critters (both here and in dreams), surprising holiday movies and a holiday edition of Spicy or Frosty they're calling HoHoHo or Humbug. 

Send us a textWe love Mistletoe Murders and each episode just keeps getting better. In this episode, we dive into the first part of the final mystery of season 1 - Death of a Humbug. This episode brings Tom Cavanaugh in as the cranky, mysterious victim.The murder of the town Scrooge leads Emily and other shopkeepers to A Christmas Carol-themed scavenger hunt orchestrated by the victim. Emily tries to keep Sam at arm's length.Of course, we also discussed all the holiday movies that aired over Thanksgiving—and there were a lot of them!Follow us on social media: Instagram: @hallmarkmysteriesandmoreYoutubeOr visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel.

Liam’s gig! And our next album is still a few months away.

Brushing aside the cobweb spray and luminous flashing skulls, we ring rock and roll's doorbell in pursuit of both tricks and treats. Among which you'll find … … the gothification of entertainment … Harry Potter, Creedence Clearwater and Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings. … Donald Trump dancing to Jeff Buckley.  … why Phil Lesh was the heart and soul of the Grateful Dead. … John Cooper Clarke playing a 23,000-seater and the rise of Spoken Word. … Bah! Humbug! The full horror of Halloween and its infernal TV specials. … Allen Ginsberg's International Poetry Incarnation at the Albert Hall in 1965. … Rihanna's dietician, therapist, spiritual advisor and hospitality liaison manager. … the auditions for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. … the curse of having everything you want. … John Lennon imprisoned in the Dakota – without the internet! And his mishandling of an Austin Maxi.  … Helen Mirren's thing about Kurt Cobain. … why Phil Lesh, John Entwistle, Jack Casady and Paul McCartney were a breed apart. … when Mark King's father kicked him out of the family home. … plus Abraham Lincoln, Fields of the Nephilim, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Eraserhead, the Batcave and birthday guest Matthew Elliot wonders if anyone had greater love songs written about them than Rosanna Arquette (by Toto and Peter Gabriel)? Mama Tried by the Grateful Dead. Just LISTEN to Phil Lesh's bass playing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP4gy0TBDfUFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs cover The X-Files one episode at a time. Darin! Morgan! Is! Here!! We are going to Florida! We are burying potatoes! We are inverting stereotypes! We are blasting Screamin' Jay Hawkins! WE ARE HAVING A GREAT TIME. It's Season 2, Episode 20 Humbug, and we are absolutely thrilled to be here. Producer LaToya Ferguson gives this episode a scary ranking of 3/5 Tabernacles of Terror IN EPISODE LINKS Welcome to 'Gibtown,' the last 'freakshow' town in America Alvin Law: https://alvinlaw.com/ Screamin' Jay Hawkins "I Put A Spell On You" Performance Screamin' Jay Hawkins Unedited "I Put A Spell On You" SCOOP THE NEW MERCH!!! bufferingthevampireslayer.com/shop JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST EVER HALLOWEEN HOOTENANNY October 27th at The Miracle Theater in Washington, DC bufferingcast.com/live OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS UP FOR PRE ORDER! bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song and jingles composed and performed by Jenny Owen Youngs | bufferingcast.com/music PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingthevampireslayer.com/shop X-FILES ABACUS | bufferingcast.com/abacus PODCAST SCHEDULE | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo, Jenny Owen Youngs, and LaToya Ferguson Edited & Mixed by: John Mark Nelson and Kristin Russo Logo: Devan Power We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs cover The X-Files one episode at a time. Darin! Morgan! Is! Here!! We are going to Florida! We are burying potatoes! We are inverting stereotypes! We are blasting Screamin' Jay Hawkins! WE ARE HAVING A GREAT TIME. It's Season 2, Episode 20 Humbug, and we are absolutely thrilled to be here. Producer LaToya Ferguson gives this episode a scary ranking of 3/5 Tabernacles of Terror IN EPISODE LINKS Welcome to 'Gibtown,' the last 'freakshow' town in America Alvin Law: https://alvinlaw.com/ Screamin' Jay Hawkins "I Put A Spell On You" Performance Screamin' Jay Hawkins Unedited "I Put A Spell On You" SCOOP THE NEW MERCH!!! bufferingthevampireslayer.com/shop JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST EVER HALLOWEEN HOOTENANNY October 27th at The Miracle Theater in Washington, DC bufferingcast.com/live OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK! OUR BOOK IS UP FOR PRE ORDER! bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song and jingles composed and performed by Jenny Owen Youngs | bufferingcast.com/music PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingthevampireslayer.com/shop X-FILES ABACUS | bufferingcast.com/abacus PODCAST SCHEDULE | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo, Jenny Owen Youngs, and LaToya Ferguson Edited & Mixed by: John Mark Nelson and Kristin Russo Logo: Devan Power We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bah, Humbug! Now that Christmas is over, the guys can finally express all of their least favorite parts of the holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices