Podcasts about ICK

The Ick, things used to be built to last, and dumbing down movies!- h1 full 2377 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:23:26 +0000 Uamw7O7u0boW4S9dVmrCuzF1tjQ78NPv comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Ick, things used to be built to last, and dumbing down movies!- h1 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://player.amperwa

 What if building community is as important as the curriculum? What is the toolkit for getting beyond the "Ick" of networking to create real communities where students, faculty, and staff belong? We dive into this with Lisa Leander, founder of the WIBE Network (Where Imagination Builds Excellence). We talk through the ingredients in her secret sauce and what this means for folks that focused on community and belonging to enable student success.

Jack Seavor McDonald Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jack Seavor McDonald. Jack is an actor and an improv player in television & film. In this episode, we get to know Jack, and why he decided to become an actor. He shares stories of growing up and always finding a way to make people laugh. Jack tells the story of the unique way that he was able to join the SAG / AFTRA actors union, and how he raised the funds to pay for it. We also discuss Jack's experiences on the sets of some of the projects he has worked on, including Hacks, the TV show TED, Never Have I Ever, and my personal thoughts on both Hacks and Young Sheldon. Jack breaks down what it is like to work with and for Mindy Kaling, as well as working with and for Seth MacFarlane. I dive deep into what would make Jack get into improv, and what he has gained from it. You can find Jack and his improv group performing around the Los Angeles area as HEAT WAVE. Look for Jack on all of your favorite tv shows; as well as his new film "Ick". Bonus points if you can sneak up and scare the daylights out of him on Halloween!

Vaping is falling out of style among twenty-somethings, but what's on the rise? Cigarettes. Ick! Kennedy keeps listeners in check and reminds us why cigarettes are gross, smelly, and totally uncool. She offers up some fashionable alternatives like ZYNs, cigars, and, of course, quitting nicotine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live Work with Madeleine I'm Helpless! Part 3 of 3 Today, we are pleased to present the live and unedited follow-up session with Madeleine, a loving mother who became terrified when she realized that her oldest beloved daughter might be in mortal danger during her hear abroad while in college.  Part 3 of 3 We were a bit rushed near the end of M = Methods in Part 2 because of a mistake that I (David) made. I forgot that we had extended this webinar by 30 minutes, so we wouldn't be rushed at the end, so I wrongly concluded we were running out of time when we weren't! In order to complete our work, we scheduled Part 3 several weeks later to do the following critical pieces of the work with Madeleine. Additional work with the Externalization of Voices to make sure she could knock all of her self-critical thoughts out of the park. Cognitive Flooding, using the magazine article she was triggered by to prompt the anxiety. The idea is to make yourself as anxious as possible for as long as possible, until the anxiety and panic eventually loses its punch and becomes boring. This will be one of the first times we have illustrated this technique live in a video-recorded session. Any other loose ends that may have emerged since our first session with the wonderful Madeleine! We did some cognitive flooding, urging Madeleine to close her eyes and describe her most terrifying fantasy involving her daughter's abduction by a sociopathy. We encourage her to make herself as anxious as possible, and within minutes she was at 100% and sobbing. Then we did some "memory" rescripting as we had promised her at the start, and part way through there was an unexpected surge of anger, that seemed to come from out of the blue, although the circumstances of the fantasy were clearly more than enough to trigger rage.  Using the technique called "Affect Bridging," I asker her whether the anger she was now feeling might trace back to some earlier traumatic event in her life, perhaps when she was young, and this was confirmed. She described a profoundly troubling indecent involve her mother and dad shortly before they got divorced.  There was a tremendous amount of emotion packed into today's follow-up session, almost non-stop, in fact. We look forward to seeing Madeleine's end-of-session Brief Mood Survey and Evaluation of Therapy Session. Jill and David assigned follow-up homework for her, including 15 minutes per day reading the terrifying article from People Magazine that had initially triggered her in the beauty salon.  We want to thank you, Madeleine for your courage in being so open and real, and for giving us all a unique opportunity for some incredible learning, and also the chance to get to know you at a deep a genuine level! Thanks for listening to these three podcasts. We hope you enjoyed them and learned something useful and helpful, especially if you've also been struggling with feelings of depression and anxiety, or if you're a mental health professional wanting to take a deeper dive in to how TEAM CBT can sometimes produce extremely rapid healing, even from severe feelings of depression, anxiety, and despair.  Madeleine, Jill, Rhonda, and David Following the session, Madeleine sent us the following feedback on the session via email: Hi Jill and David, Completed after session yesterday, but in my state of emotional fatigue, forgot to hit send! Brief Mood Survey after session: Depression: 3 / 20 (minimal) Suicidal urges: 0 / 12 (none) Anxiety: 8 / 20 (mildly elevated) Anger: 9 / 20 (mild/moderately elevated) Happiness: 12 / 20 (low) Relationship Satisfaction: 29 / 30 (nearly perfect) Evaluation of Therapy Session Empathy: 20 / 20 (perfect score) Helpfulness: 20 / 20 (perfect score) Satisfaction: 8 / 8 (perfect score)  Commitment: 8 /8 (perfect score) Neg feelings: 4 (high, range = 0- 4) Difficulties with Q: 2 (medium, range = 0- 4) What did you like the Least: exposure was pain. It feels very heavy and exhausting. And i understand, necessary to healing. What did you like the Most: David's "bridging" my affect states to discover my rage source. Jill's keeping us on track and making connection from my present worry about daughter's safety to past feelings of betrayal, losing trust, and resulting anger in my dad, a trusted figure. You both hit the nail on the head so many times in the session to uncover the deeper, ugly, messy, dark pools that lie within me i choose to keep safely sealed tight and out of the light. Postscript: I just completed day 1 of exposure in re reading the awful article. All the anxiety and fear resurfaced along with new feelings of revenge, determination, appreciation for the authors who are perhaps trying to help the family by publishing this. Ick. Best Regards, Madeleine  Again, a big thanks to you Madeleine, and we will watch closely as you continue your courageous daily exposure work, and look forward to the day when you have won this battle!  Warmly, david

A deluxe edition of The Sprina Sessions is live! Join Keila and Jasmine as they discuss all things Beyond The Gates and Trina Robinson on General Hospital. The Rundown Includes: Dani and Nicole commiserate about their ex-husbands, Leslie and Marcel give Jacob the ICK, Chelsea, Naomi, and Kat talk about the genetic testing of it all, Tracy pushes Anita's buttons for all the right reasons, Joey forms a dangerous business alliance with Leslie, Kat misses out on The Duprees Mardi Gras Party, Dani tests positive for the BRCA Gene, Curtis tries to police Portia's womb, and Trina and Kai find out who shot Drew...Officially. The show wraps with Trina Speculations for the week ahead and the Song Pick of the Week. Enjoy! Sprina Sessions Playlist Song Selection Count On Me - Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans Follow Keila on X and Blue Sky: https://x.com/LadyWrestlingXhttps://bsky.app/profile/ladywrestlingx.bsky.socialFollow Jasmine on X and Blue Sky: https://x.com/twin_fangirlhttps://bsky.app/profile/twinfangirl.bsky.socialCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

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What is up guys! Kelsey is back and oh boy, she is bringing the unstable to the pod this week and Melissa is full blown encouraging her menty b

Prosecco bottles aren't for Melissa and you can clearly hear that in the first 15 seconds of this episode

Sup thotties, we're here this week and Kelsey has a tale of how she made some Spaniards mad and they are now scamming her. Pregnancy is already taken its toll on Melissa and boy are these going to be a loooong seven months

The guys unpack the Steelers' insane win over the Ravens to clinch a playoff spot, including helmet malfunctions, missed kicks, and Aaron Rodgers turning back the clock. They then preview the playoff field, celebrate the Seahawks' rise to the top of the NFC, and talk through Texans-Steelers, Niners-Eagles, and all the weirdness heading into the postseason. (00:00) Intro (02:48) ‘Sunday Night Football': Ravens-Steelers (26:34) Seahawks-49ers (41:38) Bucs-Panthers (46:44) Falcons-Saints (50:17) Bears-Packers (53:52) Jaguars-Bills (01:06:24) Oppenheimer Award (01:20:03) Stat of the Year (01:31:47) Intrusive Thoughts (01:40:35) Fart or Shart? (01:45:09) Ick of the Week (01:50:12) Worst Play Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie “Arcade”: NSYBBH8ONNLKC7H4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prost Niejohr, leeve Lüüd. Un zack, hebbt wi 2026. Dösig, ne. In mien Schooltied in de 1980er Johrn, wurr noch doröver phantaseert, wat dat in't Johr 2000 allns geeven wurr. Sogor Damp an de Ostsee hett sick dormols Damp 2000 nöömt. Jo, dat Johr 2000 stunn för de Tokunft, so, as se in de Seins-Fiktschn beschreeven wurr. Fleegende Autos weern dor noch de Ünnerkant. Sülms in de 1990er Johrn hett man je noch an sowat glöövt, as dat 2000 jedeneen in't Weltall fleegen un Urlaub op'n Mond oder op'n Mars moken kunn. Wenn dormols över dat Johr 2000 snackt wurr, denn weer glieks so'n besünnere Opbruchs-Stimmung dor. Tscha, un nu is dat Johr 2000 al mehr as 'n Viddeljohrhunnert her. Overs de Autos flücht jümmers noch ni. In't Weltall reist ook blots wenige Privotlüüd, un würkli kommodig sünd de dorsten Reisen wiss ni. Op'n Mond is siet 1972 keen Minschn mehr ween un op'n Mars – na jo, lot‘ wi dat. Dorför kiekt de mehrsten Lüüd duuernd op ehrn Smartfoon-Minikompjuter. De Dingers weern 1990 würkli noch ünner Seins-Fiktschn wechgohn. Un wat de Medizin hüüt allns kann, dat harr sick vör 40 Johr ni mol 'n Arzt vörstelln kunnt. Allgemein is dat Leven bi uns recht komfortabel worrn. Liekers ward de Kluft mang Arm un Riek ümmer grötter un deeper. De Minschen sünd sick ünnernanner ni mehr so greun. Jo, man kann meist seggen, dat de ganze Welt 'n Fall för 'n Psüchater worrn is. Ich weet ook ni, wat ick dorvun holn schall. Jedenfalls heff ick mi den ganzen Krom no dat Johr 2000 'n beten anners vörstellt. Mien Tipp: De mächtigsten 20 Lüüd op de Welt schulln tosom för fief Weeken bi so'n Anti-Aggresschoons-Träining mitmoken, un dat Internet schull för 'n halved Johr afstellt warrn. Eenfach mol 'n beten Tempo rutnehm‘. Ick glööv, denn weern wi al 'n ganzed Enn wieder. Man dörft je nochmol dröömen, denn de Gedanken sünd ook in't Johr 2026 noch frie. Un veellicht kriegt uns je doch nochmol de Opbruch-Stimmung bi'n Mors. Ick wünsch Ju jedenfalls vör düt Johr alles Goode… In düssen Sinn

Velkommen til byen Eastbrook. Her møder vi den tidligere football stjerne Hank Wallace, der nu er lærer på den lokale skole. Vi møder også en af hans elever, der måske eller måske ikke er hans datter. Og så møder vi The Ick. En mystisk, muligvis levende plantevækst, der er overalt i byen. Heldigvis The Ick helt harmløs. Er den ikke? https://www.ikassenshow.dk/2025/12/i-kassen-1224-ick-2024.html

Bald is dat sowiet. Hüüt Obend geiht dat an't Geschinke utpacken. Dor ward de een oder anner wiss al so'n lütt beten opgereegt ween. Dat heuert dor je overs ook to. Buten kann man in Düstern 'n Barg Hüüs bewunnern, de vun Duusende Lichters erstrohlt. Bi mennige Hüüs kann man würkli Kunst to dat seggen, wat dor ut all de lütten Lampen entstohn is. Na jo, mitünner is dat sogor abstrakte Kunst. Dor bruukt man denn 'n beten, üm to begriepen wat dat schall. Mokt overs nix. De Kinner hebbt nu al 'n poor Doog Ferien un freut sick doröver. Ick dink rund üm Wiehnachen overs gern mol an mien Grundschooltied trüch. Toerst weer ick in Bookholt, in de ole School an‘ Sportplatz, denn keem ick in Borg no de Grundschool weil wi ümtrocken sünd. Dor weer Fruu Dohrn mien Klassenlehrerin. Un Fruu Dohrn hett uns för de Ferien wiehnachtliche Geschichen vörleest. Dor weer overs noch wat Besünnered bi: Wi Kinner hebbt all vun to Huus 'n Tallilicht un Rietsteeken mitbringen dörfst, dormit vör jedet Kind 'n Licht brennt hett, wiel wi de Geschicht toheuert hebbt. Buten weer't in de erste Schoolstünn je noch düster. Un wenn ick dor in mien Licht keeken heff, wurr de Geschicht noch veel lebenniger. Dat weer veellicht scheun. Ick glööv, hüüt is dat gor ni mehr dinkbor: Kinner, de Kerzen un Rietsteeken mit no School bringt. Dor keem wohrschienli glieks de Polizei, de Füüerwehr un dat Ordnungsamt. Dat is dormols overs allns good gohn. Dat Schoolgebüüd in de Bookholter Stroot steiht hüüt noch – ook wenn dor keen Schoolünnericht mehr in stattfinnen deiht. Un mi ward nu noch ganz warm üm't Hart, wenn ick an de scheun‘ Geschichen bi den Schien vun de Tallilichter trüchdink. Dorüm wünsch ick nu all de Kinner, wat se ni blots Geschinke to'n Utpacken kriegt, sünnern, dat se ook mol wat beleevt, bi dat ehr de Harten warm ward, wenn se in övers veerdig Johr doran trüchdinkt. Un all tosom wünsch ick nu 'n scheuned un besinnliched Wiehnachsfest un 'n gooden Rutsch in't niede Johr… In düssen Sinn

"Also wat Weihnachten anjeht, Majestät: Ick halt mir mit meinem Lieblingsprojramm üba Wassa!" - "Und was läuft da, Müller? Der kleine Lord?" - "Nee! Drei Hasseröder im Aschkasten!"

Steve's Required Viewing pick is the small-town horror/comedy Ick, which concerns a bunch of people whose quaint, sheltered world is infested with malevolent forces that have slowly grown in power over countless years (gee I wonder what that's like), and the guys discuss that before moving on to Wake Up Dead Man, the latest Benoit Blanc murder mystery from Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig, with another all-star cast and a lot to say about the nature of belief, centered on a small, hyper-religious cult of personality that threatens to corrupt everyone it touches (gee I wonder what that's like). The guys also take a moment to admire the amazing career of the irreplaceable Rob Reiner.

Advent, Advent, Advent un noch mol Advent. Övermorn hebbt wi all de Lichter op'n Kranz togang. Jo. Overs wo kümmt de Traditschoon mit den Adventskranz eegentli her? Dat wull ick mol weeten. Also heff ick noforscht un sogor wat rutfunnen. Op de Idee is de Hambörger Theologe Johann Hinrich Wichern in't Johr 1839 kom‘. Jo, genau de, no den dat Huus blang den Meldörper Dom an No'ermart nöömt is. Dat is keen Tofall, denn Wichern hett de Diakonie op'n Weg bröcht. Dat weer overs lang ni allns. De patente Mann weer ook noch Sozialpädagoge, un he hett dorför sorgt, wat dat „preußische Gefängniswesen“ reformeert wurr. De Knastbröder schulln ni mehr in Eenzelhaft sitten, dormit se ni verrückt in Kopp wurrn. As denn twee un mehr Spitzbooven tosom brummt hebbt, kunnen se sick al mol överleggen, wat se utfreeten wulln, wenn se weller frieloten wurrn. Tscha, allns hett twee Sieden, ne. Un denn weer Wichern ook noch de drievende Kraft bi de Grünnung vun't Ruuge Huus in Hamborg-Horn. Dat weer 'n Reddungshuus för arme Kinner. Un dat weer jümmers noch ni allns, wat he mokt hett. Jo, Wichern weer würkli 'n fixen Dutt. Overs bi de Kinner sünd wi al op de richtige Spoor, wat den Adventskranz angeiht. Wichern wull de Kinner nömli dat Tööven op Wiehnachen lichter moken. Ick weet gor ni, wat de Kinner Jehann oder Hinne to em seggt hebbt. Jedenfalls hett he 'n Kutschrad nohm un dor veer groote Talliglichter op fastmokt – een't för jeden Adventssünndag – un veele lütte – jümmers een't för de Doog dormang. Un wenn all de Lichter brennt hebbt, denn weer Wiehnachen un dat Tööven weer vörbi. Vun de veeln Lichter sünd noher blots noch de veer Grooten överbleeven, overs op de veer Lichter wüllt all, de Wiehnachen fiert, ni mehr verzichen. Körter ward de Adventstied dör den Kranz twor ni, overs schmücker. Un näste Week hett de Kranz sien Deenst för düt Johr weller dohn. Dat is meist so as mit mien Deenst, denn an Heiligobend ick meld mi an düsse Steed to'n letzten Mol in düssed Johr. Un bet dorhen wünsch ick Ju 'n scheunde Tied… In düssen Sinn

The guys recap all the NFL Week 15 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:58) ‘Sunday Night Football': Vikings-Cowboys (8:27) Winners and Losers (48:35) The Oppenheimer Award (01:11:59) It's So Over. We're So Back. (01:18:08) Fart or Shart (01:35:17) Intrusive Thoughts (01:43:56) Ick of the Week (01:47:38) Tom Brady/Magic Johnson Tweets (01:49:49) The Lucille Bluth Award (01:55:05) Fantasy Burn Book Click here to join our Discord! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit http://www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Ryan Garcia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The guys recap all the NFL Week 14 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:50) ‘Sunday Night Football': Texans-Chiefs (14:06) Winners and Losers (29:42) The Oppenheimer Award (40:54) It's So Over. We're So Back. (01:14:46) Fart or Shart (01:26:42) Intrusive Thoughts (01:34:05) Ick of the Week (01:40:014 Tom Brady/Magic Johnson Tweets (01:43:20) The Lucille Bluth Award (01:44:22) Two Players Who Outscored Justin Jefferson and a Lie (01:46:18) Fantasy Burn Book Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit http://www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gratitude shifts when attention moves from missing things to present gifts from God. Kelly Balarie frames this reset through Psalm 87:7, highlighting a real-life moment of releasing comparison and anchoring joy in Christ. Strong search phrases like biblical gratitude, contentment over comparison, and Psalm 87 fountains help more hearts find the message quickly—because noticing God’s provision isn’t denial, it’s deliberate focus. Highlights Comparison is loud; gratitude is louder when practiced. Obedience often includes releasing what once mattered. Letting go creates capacity for deeper joy. Christ is the source, not the supplement. Serving others redirects the heart from scarcity to abundance. Worship begins at the fountain—God Himself. Thankfulness starts small, but builds momentum fast. Gift Inspiration: Crosswalk's Holiday Gift Guide Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the season? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide—from beautifully illustrated Bibles and devotionals to novels, greeting cards, and picture books, there’s something for everyone on your list. Wrap up stories for loved ones, tuck a book into your own nightstand, and join us in celebrating the wonder of giving this Christmas! Full Transcript Below: Noticing What God has Given, Instead of What He Hasn’tBy Kelly Balarie Bible Reading:"As they make music they will sing, 'All my fountains are in you.'" – Psalm 87:7 NIV I didn't want to covet. Ick. I knew coveting was against both God's will and His Word. But, how do you stop feelings when they come like a tidal wave? How can one woman hold back a giant rush of emotions? In this case, I was packing up the back of a man's truck. I was packing his truck up with the exact sentimental sort of items I previously gave up. Because we had lived in so many places around the nation, I had to let go of holiday decorations over the years to make room for our moves. Yet now? I was helping a man load up a truck filled with the very things I had to let go of. I wanted to serve this man by helping him; however, I also had to fight the inclination to want what he had. I knew we obeyed God by moving so much. I knew we followed Him where He wanted us to go. Often, in obedience, there is sacrifice. Often, in moving with God, there is a laying down of goods or things we once thought we really needed. Have you ever experienced this? In my situation, I was happy to let go for the greater gain of following God. For instance, I knew that if Jesus came down from heaven and addressed me, saying, "Kelly, do you want holiday decorations or do you want to serve me?" I would undoubtedly say, "Jesus, I choose you." No item, no position, no money, no role, no appearance can match the precious calling of walking with God and living for Him. I knew this. I told God this. "Father?" I said. "I would give it all up again. Jesus is worthy. It is my joy to lay down things for the precious gain of serving you and your people." I realized God has given me far more than the world or its goods ever could. In this moment, I suddenly felt God's love and His closeness sweep over me. I think He was pleased. Jesus is worth it. His love is priceless. His eyes see all of it. I don't have to please myself with goods, because the greatest joy of my life is serving Him. I don't have to please man, because it is His delight I look for. I don't have to appear a certain way, because even with little, I have so much of Him. In Him are all my fountains. "As they make music they will sing, 'All my fountains are in you.'" (Ps. 87:7 NIV) Intersecting Faith & Life: Where are you looking at what you don’t have instead of all you have in Christ Jesus? How might God be calling you to adjust your vantage point? What do you have in Christ Jesus? How does this change things? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do these celebrities give you the Ick? People are sharing which celebrities make them cringe. Uncle Charlie calls to ask Nugg question, sick of "Love Actually"? The Internet Is Suggesting Fresher Holiday and Christmas Movies and the Nuggstradamus Predictions. https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1p4i51k/my_wife_is_already_asking_about_christmas_movies/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennaguillaume/cringe-celebrities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys recap all the NFL Week 13 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:56) ‘Sunday Night Football': Broncos-Commanders (14:44) Winners and Losers (36:57) The Oppenheimer Award (50:52) It's So Over. We're So Back. (01:14:09) Fart or Shart (01:21:10) Intrusive Thoughts (01:29:35) Ick of the Week (01:35:47) Play of the Day (01:37:53) The WORST Play of the Day (01:38:27) The Arthur Smith/Shawn Hochuli Award (01:45:58) Two WRs and a Lie (01:47:00) Fantasy Burn Book Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit http://www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Fr. Gale and Fr. Samuel finish their discussion on seminarian formation and what helps a priest become a bridge between heaven and earth. Please enjoy as they fill out the Ick bracket they composed last week.

On today's episode of the Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley Big Pod, we take on the case if the Invercargill Phantom Pool Pooper... will you name be cleared? Aussies drink more wine than Kiwis It's an ICK to only pay for what you ate The most popular toys for the year you were born Top 6 - Ways Simon Dallow will sign off for the last time Chris Martin and Gwenyth's Māori divorce? How bad were you in a crisis? Vaughan got poo on his face SLP - Would you want to be an influencer? Stranger Things crashed Netflix Poop Patrol - Tracking down the Phantom Pool Pooper Fact if the day Parent Drama See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys recap all the NFL Week 12 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:36) ‘Sunday Night Football': Bucs-Rams (9:34) Winners and Losers (43:46) The Oppenheimer Award (58:23) It's So Over. We're So Back. (01:18:03) Fart or Shart (01:23:07) Intrusive Thoughts (01:30:40) Ick of the Week (01:34:26) Play of the Day (01:34:42) The WORST Play of the Day (01:39:40) The Arthur Smith/Shawn Hochuli Award (01:41:34) The Lucille Bluth Award (01:42:16) Two TEs and a Lie (01:43:43) Fantasy Burn Book Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  YT: Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Troy Parrott has 3-5 business days to make a statement on supporting THAT Irish fighter or he'll forever be a walking ICK. Of course we talk about our own sports outings because we can do no wrong and we did sports for all the right reasons. We're inspirations xLINKS:PatreonInstagram TikTokKarla's Stomper of The WeekJen's Manky Yokes PlaylistAnon BoxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-unpopular-opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this fun and unfiltered episode, Jay and Radhi dive into the world of “icks,” those oddly specific little turn-offs that make us cringe for reasons we can’t quite explain. From baby voices and socks with sandals to the blurry line between confidence and cockiness, they laugh their way through the most random dating deal-breakers and what they secretly reveal about us. Amid the jokes, they slip in a few truth bombs too, like how we sometimes use icks to avoid real vulnerability. It’s light, hilarious, and uncomfortably relatable, because honestly, we’ve all had an ick… and we’ve definitely been someone else’s. In this episode, you'll learn: How to Tell the Difference Between an Ick and a Red Flag How to Communicate Honestly About What Bothers You How to Recognize When You’re Using an Ick as an Excuse How to Appreciate Imperfections in the People You Love It’s easy to get caught up in small things that bother us, but true connection isn’t built on perfection, it’s built on patience, humor, and understanding. Everyone has quirks, and sometimes those quirks are what make relationships real. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:19 What is an Ick? 03:07 The Funniest Icks 05:21 How Seriously Should People Take Icks? 09:39 Can You Get Over an Ick? 12:55 Personal Hygiene is Important 14:26 Arrogance Versus Confidence 15:40 Childishness and Immaturity 17:25 Is It Just Poor Communication? 21:43 Top 5 Icks Men have About Women 23:38 The Guy with a List (@wyszkay) Episode Resources: Radhi Devlukia | Website Radhi Devlukia | YouTube Radhi Devlukia | Instagram Radhi Devlukia | Facebook Radhi Devlukia | TikTok Joyfull A Really Good CrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please join us, as Fr. Gale is joined by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, vocation director for the central province Dominicans, as they formulate an Ick bracket for seminarians. This is meant to be comical, so enter in lightheatedly.

No more niche-nonsense! I'm getting real about the season I tried to talk to everyone...and ended up connecting with no one. You'll hear how stepping away from my doula niche almost wrecked my clarity (and my peace), and why coming back home to my people doubled my income and reignited my purpose.I'm unpacking:✨ Why niching down is the key to a booked-out doula business✨ How clarity in your message becomes clarity in yourself✨ The biggest myths about narrowing your audience (and why they're dead wrong)✨ How selling and niching go hand-in-hand in growing your confidence✨ What happens when you stop trying to please everyone, and start leading with convictionIf you've been spinning in confusion, this is your permission slip to simplify, specialize, and finally stand out.

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 11 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:43) ‘Sunday Night Football': Lions-Eagles (19:01) Winners and Losers (42:35) Who's Cooking? (53:01) It's So Over. We're So Back. (01:10:50) Fart or Shart (01:19:36) Intrusive Thoughts (01:28:11) Ick of the Week (01:31:25) Play of the Day (01:40:10) The WORST Play of the Day (01:46:00) Stadium Pulse of the Week (01:49:51) The Lucille Bluth Award (01:51:26) Two TEs and a Lie (01:53:18) Fantasy Burn Book Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sie tun es heimlich neben der Schule, nach dem Seminar in der Uni oder aufm Büro-Balkon: Raucher:innen. Irgendwo riecht es doch immer nach Rauch oder Blueberry Ice. Raya Petke wollte wissen: Wie ist das bei euch? Raucht ihr? Habt ihr aufgehört? Und ist Rauchen bei anderen okay oder ein kompletter Ick? Unser Podcast-Tipp: Musste durch - mit Levi & Fabi https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/musste-durch-mit-levi-und-fabi/urn:ard:show:a029fd2f59cb52dd/

If your life looks fine on paper but feels off on the inside, you should probably tune in for the Season 8 opener of The Big Four Oh, in which Stephanie McLaughlin shines a light on the very real midlife transition that nobody warns you about. Stephanie breaks down how midlife forces us to pause, listen, and rebuild from the inside out. With humor, honesty, and hard-won wisdom, she explains why everything that's coming apart might actually be coming together. If you've been wondering, is this all there is?, this conversation is for you.Season 8: The Truth About the Midlife TransitionStephanie McLaughlin kicks off Season 8 of The Big Four Oh with a warm, wise, and funny solo episode that unpacks what really happens during the midlife transition. Forget the tired “midlife crisis” cliché; there are no red sports cars or blonde secretaries named Muffy here. Instead, Stephanie shares the real story: how our 40s invite us to pause, reevaluate, and rebuild our lives from the inside out. Drawing on lessons from Season 7's guests, she maps out what midlife transformation actually looks like: messy, revealing, full of friction, and ultimately full of grace.In this episode, Stephanie explores:The moment “The Ick” sets in; when life still looks fine on paper but feels off insideThe shift from achievement mode to alignment mode, and why your old definition of success might no longer fitHow subconscious rules and patterns formed in childhood quietly shape adult lifeThe power of pausing, whether it's intentional or forced by burnout, loss, or exhaustionWhy stillness isn't failure, but the space to find where your next chapter beginsHow creativity becomes a tool for healing and rebuilding confidenceWhat it means to anchor your worth internally instead of chasing external validationThis episode is your midlife decoder ring; a guide to what's breaking, what's being rebuilt, and what it all means. Stephanie walks you through the patterns that surfaced in Season 7's conversations and sets the tone for Season 8. It's a compassionate, funny, and refreshingly real look at how midlife isn't a crisis, but a renovation, and why you're not late, you're right on time for your own life.If you enjoy the show, please rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh wherever you listen. It helps other people find the podcast, and reminds them they're not alone on this midlife journey.Do you have the Midlife Ick? Download Stephanie's guide to the Ick to diagnose whether you or someone you love is suffering from this insidious midlife malaise. www.thebigfouroh.com/ick ConnectTheBigFourOh.comTBFO on InstagramTBFO on FacebookGet the Email DigestListen, Rate & SubscribeYouTube PodcastsApple Podcasts SpotifyAmazon...

Kail sits down with Jemmye Carroll from The Real World & The Challenge for the reality-TV convo we've waited years to make happen. They get real about how early fame shaped their lives, grief, and why Jemmye chose to keep her relationships offline. Jemmye breaks down Challenge casting, why she walked away, and which shows she would do next . Kail and Jemmye compare Teen Mom vs. Challenge pressures, talk exit strategies and money, and play “Iconic or Ick” - going through pop culture phenomenons, social media trends and more.For more of Jemmye follow her instagram and tik tok For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryFor merch head to kaillowry.com Thanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Boll And Branch: Now's your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll and Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at bollandbranch.com/barelyfamousHERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous.Tempo: For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to tempomeals.com/FAMOUS.DIME: Head to DimeBeauty.com and get 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tweet, tweet… a little birdie told us this finale is SPICY! A huge thank you to Alexis for recapping this amazing season with us. So what gave them the ICK this episode? And who do these two think the mysterious caller at the end really was? Listen to find out — and don’t forget to watch this episode on YouTube. You’re in for a hair-raising treat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reviews of Bugonia, Back to the Future, White Devils, John Candy: I Like Me and more. Halloween Horror Special! Plus interviews with The Spirit of Halloweentown filmmakers Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb and Ick director Joseph Kahn. Hilarity ensues?

On the show today, a highly anticipated book-to-movie adaptation has finally arrived on our screens, and behind the scenes, a real-life romance has been brewing. But is the movie worth seeing? We’re here to answer that question.Plus, Nobody Wants This season two is finally here, and we are ready to give our honest verdict. From the one thing the cast wants you to keep in mind while watching this new season, to the character that gave us The Ick and so much more, here’s our spoiler-free review.THE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our brand new Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start talking about Ick's and then someone on the show has a whole list.

When Terry Tateossian hit her late 30s, she was running a successful marketing agency, raising two kids, and running herself into the ground. Two hospital visits later, she realized her body was sending a message she could no longer ignore. In this conversation, Terry shares her journey from overwork and denial to deep self-awareness and healing. She opens up about escaping communism as a child, building a career from scratch, and finally learning how to slow down and reconnect with herself. Her story is raw, insightful, and a powerful reminder that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is stop running and start listening.Guest Bio Terry Tateossian—a midlife health coach, certified trainer, nutritionist, and host of How Good Can It Get.Terry's story of how she lost over 80 pounds in her mid-40s and transformed every area of her life — while running a business and raising a family — speaks directly to women going through midlife transitions. Her message is clear: your most impactful chapter may still be ahead.Turning 40 and healing the workaholicTerry Tateossian's story begins in communist Bulgaria and stretches all the way to the boardrooms of Fortune 100 companies. By her late 30s, she achieved what many would call “success,” a booming marketing agency, two children, and a tireless work ethic. But that relentless drive came with a cost: two hospitalizations, burnout, and a total disconnection from herself. Her midlife transformation began not with another business plan, but with a reckoning with her body. Through deep inner work, Terry learned to stop running on survival mode and instead reconnect with the parts of herself she'd long silenced. Episode HighlightsFrom refugee to entrepreneur: Terry's early life in a Bulgarian refugee camp taught her survival, grit, and resourcefulness, skills that would later fuel her success.Workaholism disguised as strength: As she built her business empire, Terry's need for control and constant motion masked deeper wounds from childhood loss and trauma.The wake-up call: Two terrifying hospital visits in her 30s finally made her listen to her body after decades of ignoring it.The bull and the baby: Terry shares a powerful metaphor for healing the “bull” that once protected her and the “baby” within who needed love and attention to heal.Learning stillness: After walking away from her company, Terry began to rebuild her life slowly, learning to sit with discomfort and rediscover joy.Healing through feeling: Allowing herself to grieve her father's death years after learning of it became the turning point that confirmed she was truly healing.A new kind of success: Today, Terry finds fulfillment not in hustle but in helping others rediscover wholeness through retreats and holistic coaching.In this deeply human conversation, Terry Tateossian opens up about the cost of constant striving and the grace that comes with slowing down. From escaping communism to building a thriving agency to walking away from it all, her story is a testament to resilience and rebirth. Midlife didn't just ask her to change her ways; it invited her to finally feel her feelings. Terry's insights about self-compassion, emotional honesty, and healing the “bull and baby” within will resonate with anyone who's ever worked themselves to exhaustion trying to prove their worth.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh so more people can discover stories like Terry's.Guest ResourcesConnect with Terry on InstagramTerry's website, THORDo you have the Midlife Ick? Download Stephanie's guide to the Ick to...

This week's case continues the theme of Halloween's spooky season with werewolf folklore from Germany in the 1500s. Listen to this week's episode to hear about how Peter Stumpp was sentenced to death for killing 14 children and 2 pregnant women and consuming their flesh. Ick! Let us know, do you think Peter was guilty or just a scapegoat? Sources: weird facts about bedburg germany - Google Searchbrutally  A True Discourse Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of one Stubbe Peeter (London, 1590)Sabine Baring-Gould, The Book of Werewolves (1865)Montague Summers, The Werewolf in Lore and LegendCarlo Ginzburg, Ecstasies: Deciphering the Witches' SabbathBruce McClelland, Slayers and Their Vampires

Trying to be positive, the tyranny of Ellen DeGeneres, Jared the jerk off, a couple scenes for you, a couple very worthwhile thrillers,and a good one from Goodall. Stuff mentioned: My So-Called Life (1994), Tron: Aeres (2025), Tron (1982), Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983-1987), Discs of Tron (1983), Bee Gees "More Than a Woman" (1977), Electric Light Orchestra "Yours Truly, 2095" (1981), Electric Light Orchestra Time (1981), The Substance (2024), Mulholland Drive (2001), Somnium (2024), Ick (2025), The Blob (1988), Night of the Creeps (1986), The All-American Rejects "Swing, Swing" (2002), The All-American Rejects The All-American Rejects (2002), and Secondhand Serenade "Fall for You" (2008).

What if sharing your story felt natural, confident, and wildly effective without the salesy ick? In this episode, I sit down with Meredith Banka of True Story Marketing to explore the power of storytelling marketing that actually converts. We talk about showing up with confidence, leading with your values, and crafting a personal brand story that builds genuine know-like-trust. Whether you are running a business or simply posting online, your story is your superpower and it is time to use it. Meredith shares her journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship and how she overcame the fear of visibility and comparison. Together, we break down practical ways to make authentic marketing feel less overwhelming and more effective so you can connect deeply with the people you want to serve. ☑️ Discover how to promote yourself without feeling spammy or salesy ☑️ Learn why values are the foundation of an authentic story ☑️ Get story hooks and visibility tips that help you attract the right people Meredith also offers her free guide, 101 Story Hooks, to help you confidently start your next post, podcast, or intro. https://truestorymarketing.com/101hooks If you are ready to stop hiding and start sharing the story that sells, this episode will give you both inspiration and tools to do it. Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode with a friend, and let's keep building businesses rooted in clarity, confidence, and connection. Episode Highlights 01:00 Why Storytelling Beats Big Budget Marketing 03:02 Meredith's Career Pivot and Capacity Mindset 10:58 Values First: The Root of Authentic Promotion 18:04 Visibility Without the Ick 26:20 Story vs. Spam: What Actually Converts 33:02 Resources, Hooks, and Next Steps More About Meredith Meredith Banka helps entrepreneurs turn their story into strategy and their message into magnetism so they can experience sustainable growth without burnout. She began her career at $10 an hour and rose to Vice President of Marketing, leading teams, launching campaigns, and managing multi-million-dollar budgets. After her son was born, she traded corporate life for freedom, building a business from home with a laptop, a secondhand desk, and a mission to help others market with more clarity and heart. Today, through True Story Marketing, Meredith helps business owners get clear, confident, and results-driven by building marketing foundations that are story-first, strategy-smart, and supported by systems that actually work. 10 Story Hooks to Make You Stand Out Anywhere https://truestorymarketing.com/101hooks Join Meredith's Free Community - Learn to tell your story so marketing feels like you https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AbZ7F4eK6/?mibextid=wwXIfr HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU

SKA JLC STÄLLA UPP I MELLO??? Också: Kometen, Skidkrasch i Alperna och vi ställer oss den stora frågan: Är Biancas ICK-lista en ICK? Lyssna på Mellan Himmel och Jord med JLC, helt utan reklam, på Podme. Signa upp dig på podme.com - de första 14 dagarna är gratis. Ladda sedan ner Podme-appen i Appstore eller Google Play.

At 43, Ray Martin's world fell apart. His marriage ended, his business unraveled, and his father passed away, all within months. What looked like an ending became the beginning of his midlife transformation. In this episode, Ray shares how he went from broken and lost to discovering that “Ray the Businessman” was just a character he had been playing. Through an unexpected acting role, a six-month sabbatical that stretched into 14 years, and a backpack full of lessons on minimalism, meditation, and intuition, Ray learned how to align with his true self. His story is proof that when life implodes, it can be the opening to something extraordinary.Guest Bio Ray Martin, aka The Daily Explorer, is an entrepreneur and award-winning business leader. As a coach, mentor, facilitator, speaker, writer, and mindfulness teacher, he is a torchbearer for greater human consciousness. Ray is also a marathon runner and fundraiser. He's on a mission to empower people to live authentically and to bring more joy and happiness into the world.Turning 40 and taking the next right stepAt 43, Ray Martin's seemingly perfect life collapsed overnight. A thriving consulting firm, public recognition as the United Kingdom's “Business Leader of the Year,” and a marriage that doubled as a business partnership: all of it came undone when his wife walked out and his father died within months of each other. Suddenly, the man who had done everything “right” was standing in the rubble of his own blueprint, wondering if happiness was forever out of reach. What followed was a radical reinvention that took Ray from despair in London to the stage in Australia, to a six-month backpacking trip across Asia that turned into 14 years of minimalist living, marathon running, and meditation. His journey shows us what can happen when you stop playing the character others expect you to be and start writing your own script.Highlights from this episode:How Ray's life imploded at 43 despite having “checked every box” of success.The moment he realized “Ray the Businessman” was just a character he had created.Why listening to his gut, and asking for confirmation signals, became his compass.How a 10-day silent meditation retreat shifted his mindset from outside-in to inside-out happiness.The sabbatical that turned into 14 years of travel, minimalism, and discovery.The guiding principles he created to stop the cycle of negative self-talk.Building a foundation of trust in intuition that led him to running marathons, fundraising, and eventually writing his memoir, Life Without a Tie.Ray Martin's story is a vivid reminder that midlife is less about crisis and more about opportunity. When the life he had built fell apart, he discovered that identity is flexible, happiness can be cultivated from within, and alignment with your true self often means following the path that feels effortless. His journey from boardrooms to backpacks invites us to reflect on the characters we play, the voices we listen to, and the possibility of stepping into the role of author and director of our own lives.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh Podcast so more people can hear these powerful stories of transformation.Guest ResourcesGet a signed copy of Ray's book, Life Without a TieConnect with Ray on LinkedInDo you have the Midlife Ick? Download Stephanie's guide to the Ick to diagnose whether you or someone you love is suffering from this insidious midlife malaise. www.thebigfouroh.com/ick

Have you ever been totally into someone and then suddenly… you get the ick? One minute you're feeling the spark, the next you're questioning everything over something as small as flip-flops. Getting the ick can feel like a dealbreaker, but does it really mean your relationship is doomed - or is it pointing to something deeper inside of you? In this episode, I talk with therapist and journalist Matt Hussey about what the ick really is, why it shows up, and how to handle it without panicking or shutting down. We'll look at the biology of disgust, the ways old hurts and perfectionism can shape our reactions, and how curiosity can transform that “ugh” moment into an opportunity for growth and connection. Matt also points out (as he shared in Vogue) that sometimes the ick is less about your partner and more about self-protection. Instead of working through discomfort or vulnerability, we latch onto surface-level quirks. Understanding that difference between a fleeting ick and a real red flag can help you respond with clarity instead of fear. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 What Is the Ick? 03:00 Getting the Ick in Modern Relationships 11:13 Why Curiosity Matters More Than Snap Judgments 22:07 Self-Protection, Trauma, and the Ick 29:15 How to Handle the Ick in Relationships 38:29 Avoidant Attachment and the Ick 44:10 Fantasy vs. Reality in Love Reflect with me for a moment: What has triggered the ick for you in the past? Did it reveal something about your partner, or did it say more about what was happening inside of you? And how might curiosity change the way you respond the next time those feelings come up? If you'd like more support around communication and connection, check out my Communication That Connects Free Training and take the How Healthy Is Your Relationship? Quiz for a clear snapshot of what's working and what could use care. And let's stay connected - join me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, where I share more tools to help you grow in love and life. If this episode sparked a question or an idea you'd like me to explore next, I'd love to hear from you. Let's talk! I also want to thank today's sponsor, Headway. As much as I love books, finding time to read isn't always realistic. That's why I use the Headway app - it gives me key takeaways from incredible books in minutes. I use it almost every day as part of my own growth. You can save 25% when you go to makeheadway.com/lhs and use promo code LHS. Let's keep learning and growing together.

SKA VI STÄLLA UPP I FINSKA MELLO??? Också: Kometen, Skidkrasch i Alperna och vi ställer oss den stora frågan: Är Biancas ICK-lista en ICK? Lyssna på Mellan Himmel och Jord med JLC, helt utan reklam, på Podme. Signa upp dig på podme.com - de första 14 dagarna är gratis. Ladda sedan ner Podme-appen i Appstore eller Google Play.

We get toxic this week. Pedro is in the house. Cool of the week includes Ick, The Home, Gangs of London, and She Rides Shotgun. Trailers are V/H/S/Halloween and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The podcast spotlight shines on TUNED TO DECAY. And we get feedback from Matt Wood, Nureldin Maslu, Gary "The Goyne" Murphy, Michel Prazeres, and Mike J Marin. A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO STEVEN LOWBLAD WHO UPPED HIS PATREON LEVEL TO $10.00. Thanks for listening! The Horror Returns Website: https://thehorrorreturns.com THR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorreturns/ Join THR Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056143707851246 THR X: https://twitter.com/horror_returns?s=21&t=XKcrrOBZ7mzjwJY0ZJWrGA THR Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehorrorreturns?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= THR Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehorrorreturns?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== THR YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thehorrorreturnspodcast3277 THR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehorrorreturns THR TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-horror-returns SK8ER Nez Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-p3n57-c4166 E Society Spotify For Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esoc Music By: Steve Carleton Of The Geekz

Jenn Fessler joins Teddi to recap RHOM! Find out everything she knows about an RHONJ return… Teddi and Jenn break down the Jody vs. Larsa text war. Whose team are they on? Plus, they’re both getting the ICK from Stephanie’s seating chart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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