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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

In this week's episode, we take a look at six marketing lessons writers can learn from TikTok. I also answer questions about my new book BLADE OF FLAMES. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Shield of Storms, Book #1 in the Shield War series, (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: FALLSHIELD50 The coupon code is valid through October 6, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 270 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is September 26th, 2025, and today we are looking at six trends from TikTok that help with marketing books (even if you're not on TikTok). We'll also answer some questions about my new book, Blade of Flames. Before we get to our main topics, we will do Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing projects. So let's start off with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Shield of Storms, Book One in the Shield War series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills), at my Payhip store and that is FALLSHIELD50. And as always, the coupon code and the links to my store will be available in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through October 6, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook to listen to this fall, we have got you covered. Now here is where I'm at with my current writing projects. As I mentioned last week, Blade of Flames is now out and you get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, and My Payhip store. Now that it is out and published, my new main project is I'm finally returning to the Nadia series. I am 50,000 words into Cloak of Worlds, which I believe puts me on chapter 10 of 28, though I'll probably split up some of the longer chapters in editing to make them punchier. So hopefully that will be out in October, probably towards the end of October (if all goes well). My secondary project is now Blade of Shadows, which will be the sequel to Blade of Flames and the second book in my Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series. And as of this recording, I'm about 4,000 words into it and I'm hoping that'll be out towards the end of November, maybe right before or right after Thanksgiving, depending on how the next couple of weeks go. In audiobook news, Shield of Power is now finally out at all audiobook stores: Audible, Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Kobo, Chirp, Spotify, and all the others. You can listen to that on a platform of your choosing. Recording is almost done on Ghost in the Siege and I should have some audiobook files to proof for that soon. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, audiobook, and publishing projects. Now, Blade of Flames is the first book in a new epic fantasy series with the first new protagonist I've had since I wrote Rivah in Half-Elven Thief back in 2023. So as you might expect, it has generated more than the usual amount of reader questions. So for convenience, I will answer them all right here on the show. Question #1: Is Blade of Flame set in the world of Andomhaim/Owyllain (from Frostborn Sevenfold Sword, Dragontiarna, Dragonskull, and The Shield War)? Yes, it is set in Owyllain, specifically in the Year of Our Lord 1588, so 88 years after the end of The Shield War. Question #2: Is Ridmark the main character? No, the main character is named Talembur. I've written 43 books with Ridmark as either the protagonist or one of the protagonists, and across those books, Ridmark has gone from an angry young man to a grandfather, so it was time to do something different. The poor man deserves a break after 43 books. Question #3: Is Talembur secretly Ridmark in disguise? No. Question #4: Is Talembur secretly…(various character theories)? No, Talembur's a new character. Question #5: Do you need to read any other books before starting Blade of Flames? No. That was one of my intentions in writing it. You can read Blade of Flames without having bred any of the other Andomhaim books, since all the major characters in Blade of Flames are new and we're in a part of Owyllain we've never visited before. Question #6: Are there any recurring characters in Blade of Flames? Exactly one and that character only has, like three lines. Well, two (technically, depending on how you look at it). Question #7: Will other recurring characters return in future Blades of Ruin books? Yes, but we shall have to read and find out after I write them. Question #8: The opening is very similar to Frostborn: The Gray Knight, isn't it? Yes, for reasons that will become clear. Without any spoilers, let's say that this similarity is a significant plot point. Question #9: Is there a dog in this book? Yes. People like dogs, so there is a dog in the book. Question #10: Does the dog die? He does not. Question #11: Seriously, truly, does the dog die? I promise the dog does not die. Question #12: How many Blades of Ruin books will there be? I'm planning for 12, though that might change if I have a good idea that requires an extra book or if I think I can consolidate it down. Question #13: Will there be Blades of Ruin audiobooks? That is the plan, if all goes well. Brad Wills has signed up to narrate the series. Question #14: Are you still going to write Rivah books? Yes. After I publish Cloak of Worlds, which as I mentioned will hopefully be sometime in October, I will start writing the next Rivah book, Elven-Assassin. Question #15: Are you still going to write Caina books? Eventually. I need some time to think about where they're going to go next. I have done this before. There is a two year gap between Ghost in the Sun (the end of the Ghost Night series) and Ghost and the Serpent because I wanted to think about what to do next. At this point in my life, I don't want to have any more than three unfinished series at any one time, so we'll see what I want to do next when either Blades of Ruin, Cloak Mage, or Half-Elven Thief are completed. Question #16: Seriously, Talembur is secretly Ridmark, isn't he? In 1884, retired Civil War General William T. Sherman was approached about running for president. He point blank refused, famously stating, “I will not accept if nominated. I will not serve if elected. Though this usually gets paraphrased to “If nominated, I will not run. If elected, I will not serve.” He really meant it and refused to get involved in politics for the remaining years of his life. I'm not sure if writers of fiction have the equivalent of a Sherman statement, but if there is, this is it. Talembur is a new character and not secretly a character who has appeared before in the Andomhaim/Owyllain books and I cannot be blunter about it than that. So hopefully that will answer any questions you may have had about the Blades of Ruin series and Blade of Flames in particular. 00:05:50 Main Topic: 6 Things BookTok Trends Can Teach You About Marketing Books Now on to our main topic this week, which is six things BookTok trends can teach you about marketing books (even if you don't use TikTok). One thing is clear though, is that books are thriving on the TikTok social media video platform. Readers (very often in the romance, young adult, and fantasy genres) are excited to show off their trips to bookstore and their “hauls” of the latest books in videos. BookTok influencers are even paid to promote new releases in videos in the same way Beauty Gurus have been paid to promote mascara. Some traditional examples of bestselling BookTok books are the Fourth Wing series by Rebecca Yaros, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, and the works of Emily Henry. Anecdotes are not the same as data of course, but the last couple of times I've been to a Barnes & Noble, I've been surprised by how young most of the customers there are. Obviously that might be attributed to my own advancing age, where I'm very often the oldest person when I go someplace. But nonetheless, I do think this is a real thing where BookTok and TikTok in particular are drawing more young people into reading because they see it's a trendy thing on TikTok, so they get into it. The BookTok effect can make even an otherwise obscure book the latest bestseller, even one that isn't a new release. Many authors have found success marketing their books on the platform and have seen an increase in their sales from BookTok. Using TikTok as an author is hardly a requirement, though. In fact, I haven't used it in my marketing because I would rather focus on something like my newsletter that I have control over and that isn't vulnerable to bans. TikTok has been threatened with a US ban several times, but it hasn't ultimately been banned (at this time of this recording), and it doesn't look like that's going to happen since in the past few days, it looks like the US government has managed to finalize the sale of the company to an American investor. Now, as I just mentioned, using TikTok as an author is hardly requirement though, but nonetheless, there are lessons to be learned from the success of BookTok when marketing your books. We'll talk about six of those lessons today. #1: Have your highlight-worthy quotes and pitch ready. TikTok is full of action-packed book trailers or short, dramatic reenactments of scenes from books. The most popular of these book-based clips are very short, sometimes even just a single quote or sentence. Some writers write page-length book blurbs, wanting to fit in every detail about their books. In the words of many Internet posters, “too long; didn't read.” You need to be able to explain your book in less than three sentences, to clearly explain the main character and the stakes they face. Having a few snappy or interesting quotes from the book itself as a teaser can also be useful aid in marketing. BookTok is a place to learn that art, as many successful authors and BookTok creators have perfected the short summary and attention-getting clips. #2: Finding Your Readalikes Libraries and bookstores have long championed “readalikes” in their displays, which are books with similar settings, topics, or themes. For example, fans of suspense writer JD Robb might enjoy books by Patricia Briggs, Karin Slaughter, or Louise Penny. You can find authors that might be similar to you by using the “also read” section of your book's Amazon page. You can also think about themes that may connect your books to others such as “cozy mystery set in Wisconsin”, or “friends to lovers romance set in a theme park”. These themes can be broken down into something called tropes. #3: Acknowledging Tropes Acknowledging tropes (such as plot or character types that frequently appear) used to be a sign of creative weakness, which I honestly always thought was misguided because we're all obviously inspired by previous writers, and so there's nothing wrong with acknowledging that inspiration. Now in the BookTok era, it's how many readers search for books, especially in the romance genres, they try to find “enemies to lovers” or “fake dating” titles. If you can break down two or three tropes that match your series, that will give you an advantage in marketing. There are sites and books with lists of tropes if you're not familiar with the ones for your genres. #4 Finding Your Market Segment (You're not for everyone.) My podcast transcriptionist once encountered a new author who insisted they wanted to market their book to all readers and wanted to advertise in every single category Amazon offered since they believed everyone needed to read their gritty memoir about surviving abuse and alcoholism. Whether or not someone believes that everyone needs to read their book, that's a pretty quick way to overspend on advertising while receiving extremely poor results. The key to understanding online advertising is that the basic principle is the narrower you can target your audience, the more effective your ads are likely to be. Advertising that memoir so broadly that it's in the same category as say, children picture books or German language cookbooks is a quick way to disappoint (or even annoy) potential readers. It's okay that your book isn't a match for every category or type of reader. In fact, it's expected. There's a reason that the TikTok algorithm quickly pinpoints what viewers are most interested in and brings them similar content, because it's the quickest and easiest way to engage the user. People watching video game themed videos on endless loop probably aren't going to become suddenly interested in the videos about the benefits of living without electricity, for example. It's more profitable to keep showing variations of what they've already seen, with a little bit of new content mixed in. That's true in book advertising, too. The most effective way to find the readers who are most excited to read your book is to segment your advertising by your subgenres, authors whose books are most similar to yours, and keywords that match your tropes or important features in your book. With enough time and data, you will even be able to segment by a geographic location based on what countries your book sells in the most. The more that you can get specific when creating ads, the more likely you are to limit your spending and find the group of readers who wants to find you the most. And the more you work at marketing, the more you'll realize that the answer is definitely not “everyone.” #5: Don't give up on your backlist. One of the most surprising parts of TikTok is how often something that's decades old suddenly becomes popular for seemingly no reason at all. For example, 1962 Song “Pretty Little Baby” by Connie Francis was one of the top trending songs of this spring after became ubiquitous in TikTok videos. Books have seen the same phenomenon occur on TikTok. Classics by Jane Austen or Stephen King frequently end up in popular recommendation videos, while slightly older bestsellers by Sally Rooney or Susanna Clarke can get surprising second rounds of attention, too. The rules of retiring or even abandoning your backlist books may not apply in a social media-based attention cycle where people are constantly discovering books. You can try to rotate your ads to periodically give your older books attention, or if you see a sudden spike in sales on an older title, check through your sales data and social media to understand if there is a specific reason why that's happening and maybe give it some extra advertising funds during that window of opportunity. I've been an indie author for 14 years now, which means I've built up quite the backlist and I've noticed that very often the backlist will outsell new books. For example, this month (so far as of this recording), Blade of Flames is my new book for the month, and that has been 10% of my revenue for September 2025 so far, which is obviously a significant amount, but 90% of it comes from things I've previously written and I've noticed in previous years as well that for total yearly revenue, the revenue from new books tends to be around 22 to 25% (with the rest of it coming from my accumulated backlist). #6: (To Use Some Internet Vernacular) Don't Give Readers “the Ick” by Being “Cringe” Social media requires at least the appearance of ease and authenticity. People talk about something overly manufactured or awkward as being “cringe” or giving them “the ick.” How does that apply to marketing your books? Simply put, don't try to be what you're not. If you're absolutely terrible at being in front of the camera, don't force yourself to make videos. If you're skilled at explaining the historical or cultural influences behind your books, maybe a newsletter or a Substack would be a better use of your marketing time and effort. You shouldn't have to try every possible form of marketing and you probably shouldn't in order to succeed as an author. Just because someone else in your genre is making good money from TikTok or Instagram doesn't mean that it's what's right for you or that it would work if you tried it. Likewise, be aware of the spaces you're entering and the dynamics of a group when you're entering an online space. Writers who show up in a writing forum, hashtag, or subreddit meant for other writers in order to promote their book aren't in the right spot. In fact, that's why many of those places have a rule against self-promotion. Their time would be better spent in an online space related to their sub-genre where there are readers who are specifically looking for what they have to offer. Begging or using some sort of pity-based story in your social marketing is not a good plan. Approach your marketing from a place of confidence about your book because desperation is not attractive to potential readers who are surrounded with options. At best, it only leads to short-term results, whereas finding the readers interested in your book will be a better use of your time in the long run. Be confident. Very few people are able to finish a book (much less must publish one), and there's at least a few people out there who will enjoy your book without being guilted into doing so. I suppose the best rule of thumb overall for social media is don't beg, don't be needy, and perhaps most importantly of all, be as authentic as possible. By that I mean, I don't mean oversharing details about your personal life or personal opinions and beliefs and so forth, but just simply being authentic and not putting on airs or pretending to be something you're not. So much of what we see on the internet now is fake. Since I published Blade of Flames last week, I've gotten dozens of emails allegedly from “readers” who are interested in helping promote the book, but are actually generated by ChatGPT as a front for various scam services. So the best way to combat that kind of AI generated slop, I think, might just being as authentic as you can without resorting to lies or other fakery. In conclusion, BookTok has changed many of the old rules about book marketing and brought a new, more diverse, and younger group of readers into the market. Even if you don't plan on using the platform yourself for marketing (and I still don't), there's still many lessons you can learn from BookTok and how it has shifted how readers find books and share recommendations. So I hope that has given you some food for thought about how to approach future marketing efforts. So thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

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.

Indulge in the best-of from the live, weekly Brunch-Hour with Two Brunettes & A Gay. Perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles. Follow us on Instagram. Give us a like on Facebook. Check us out on TikTok. CREDITS: Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone. Panelist: Deanna Carbone. Content Warning: None. Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indulge in the best-of from the live, weekly Brunch-Hour with Two Brunettes & A Gay. Perfect for unwinding any time of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles. Follow us on Instagram. Give us a like on Facebook. Check us out on TikTok. CREDITS: Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone. Panelist: Deanna Carbone. Content Warning: None. Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Saturday @ 11am (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 257 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don are joined by Arkansas actor Jason Scott Morgan. Jason can be seen most recently in "Freedom's Path", the upcoming "Hellfire" and the recently released "Ick" starring Brandon Routh. We talk about his journey into film and theater and can't be more excited to share this interview with you.TABLE OF CONTENTS --00:00:00 - About the Episode00:00:39 - Greetings00:02:20 - Jason Scott Morgan00:43:07 - Before We GoABOUT OUR GUEST --Jason Scott Morgan's path to acting has been anything but conventional. A former U.S. Navy Cryptologist who survived a traumatic brain injury, Jason reinvented himself after service, returning to acting nearly 20 years later. Since then, he's built a career spanning film, television, and theater, with standout performances on stage and screen. In 2025, he appears in Freedom's Path (Amazon Prime), Hellfire alongside Harvey Keitel and Dolph Lundgren, and guest stars in Chicago PD, with more projects on the way.FIND JASON AT --Instagram: @Jason_scott_morganFIND US --For everything Reel Therapy and 241 Studios, check out our website:LINK: https://www.241studios.com/Follow us on:Instagram: @reeltherapy_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reeltherapypodTikTok: @reeltherapy_pod

Denise Lee's path through midlife has been anything but simple. From surviving childhood trauma to battling addiction and the pressure to live up to cultural expectations, she spent years feeling like she was running behind everyone else. But her 40s brought a wake-up call: healing isn't about timelines or comparisons, it's about learning to trust yourself. In this candid conversation, Denise shares how she rebuilt her inner voice, discovered what real leadership looks like, and finally began to trust herself. If you've ever felt behind on life's timeline or trapped by old patterns, this episode will show you what it means to wake up in midlife.Guest Bio Denise G. Lee is a healing and leadership coach who helps high-achieving adults untangle the inner scripts they didn't know they were living by. She works with people who look like they have it all together—but quietly wonder why it still feels hollow. In her work, Denise invites honest reflection on identity, success, and the invisible expectations we carry, especially as we age. Her podcast and coaching explore what it means to lead from emotional clarity, not cultural pressure.Turning 40 and tuning into a new frequencyWhen Denise G. Lee hit her mid-30s, she was juggling new motherhood, an immigrant identity that didn't fit neatly into any box, and the heavy weight of a painful childhood. From the outside, her life looked picture-perfect, but on the inside, Denise was still carrying chaos, addiction, and self-doubt. It wasn't until a series of wake-up calls, including getting kicked out of a therapist's office and facing hard truths in recovery, that she began the long process of “growing up” on the inside. Now in her 40s, Denise has stepped into a life of healing, self-trust, and authentic leadership, and she's sharing what it really takes to get there.Highlights from this episode:How Denise's immigrant upbringing shaped her sense of identity and belonging.Becoming a first-time mom at 35 and wrestling with feelings of being “too old” and unprepared.The chaos and trauma of her childhood, and how it stunted her inner growth.The pivotal moment at 27 when a therapist sent her to Sexaholics Anonymous, forcing her to face her addictions and denial.What it meant to outgrow her environment and seek a fresh start in Texas.The danger of chasing image and comparison, and how Denise learned to stop living by others' timelines.Redefining leadership, moving away from manipulation toward empathy, resilience, and safety.The ongoing process of tuning into her “inner voices” and learning to trust herself.In this episode, you'll hear a story that proves growth isn't linear: it's layered, messy, and deeply human. Denise's journey from chaos to clarity is a reminder that midlife isn't about hitting milestones on a set timeline. It's about waking up, tuning into the right frequencies within yourself, and learning to lead your own life with compassion and courage.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh Podcast. It helps more people find the show, and reminds them they're not alone in this wild midlife transition.Guest ResourcesConnect with Denise on Facebook Connect with Denise on InstagramGet Denise's Life Script Questionnaire, free for listeners of The Big Four OhDo 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.

So'n würkli grooten Tourist bün ick noch nie ween. Hunnert Kilometers mit'n Wohnwoog‘ wech – dat langt mi för'n Urlaub. Dor denn 'n beten Rad fohrn un sick de Gegend bekieken… Jo. Dat is wat för mi. Dor mach ick över ween. Een groote Reis‘ steiht bi mi un mien Madam overs noch an: Irgendwann wüllt wi uns de Püramiden vun Giseh bi Keiro in Egüpten bekieken. Overs jümmers wenn ick an de Püramiden dink, denn froog ick mi, worüm se so wiet wech buut worrn sünd. Ick meen: Mutt dat ween? Kunn ni weenstern een‘ vun de Dingers in Dithmarschen stohn? Seggt wi mol, wi wurrn blots den oln Cheops sien Püramide no uns hen kriegen. Dat weer doch wat. Ick wurr se je – strategisch kloog – südli vun Blangenmoor op'n Koppel stelln. Dor in Egüpten hett man nömli gor ni so recht 'n Vergliek üm to begriepen, wo hoch de Steenhuupens sünd. Wenn man overs över de Brunsbütt'ler Hochbrüüch fohrt un dor vun de heuchste Steed noch hunnert Meters no boben kieken mutt, üm de Spitz vun unse Püramide to sehn – dat weer doch wat. För de Utsicht wurrn wohrschienli sogor Urlaubers ut Egüpten no uns hen reisen. Bi uns weer dat denn overs ni de Cheops-Püramide, sünnern – seggt wi mol – de Hans-Peter-Petersen-Püramide oder so. Overs dor kunn man je noch üm snacken. Un wenn man sick mit Pütagoras sien Satz utkinnt, denn kann man sick licht utreeken, dat jede vun de veer Püramiden-Sieden 'n Fläche vun mehr as twee Hektars hett. Dat geev also tominst 20000 Püramiden-Quadrotmeters, an de man allerbest Solar-Zelln anschruuven kunn. Dor geiht de Puls vun den een oder annern Solarstrom-Magnaten wiss nu al düchti no boben. Overs mi dücht, wat ick dat ni mehr beleven warr, dat 'n Püramide no Blangenmoor kümmt. So mööt mien Madam un ick uns doch bilütten överleggen, wo wi no Egüpten henkümmt. Un bet dat sowiet is, dink ick jümmers, wenn ick över de Brunsbütt'ler Hochbrüüch fohr, an de groote Püramide vun Blangenmoor… In düssen Sinn

Our main feature is The Conjuring: Last Rites. We're also reviewing Dracula III: Legacy, Shock Waves, The Night I'll Possess Your Soul, Ick, The McKinney Family Home Videos, and American Vampire.

On this episode of The Best Thing We Watched This Week, Ruben and Chris talk about the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's The Long Walk, the new HBO Max crime drama TASK, plus the Netflix reality-docuseries Love Con Revenge. We also dive into the 1950 thriller The Man in Black and take a look at the comedy-horror ICK. What's the best thing you watched this week?

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

Mitünner fallt mi dat bannig swor, mit de Gedanken bi de Sook to blieven, mit de ick mi jüst befot. Wenn ick mi to'n Bispeel 'n Vördrag anheuer, de mi ni ganz so dull mitrieten deiht, as he schull, denn kiek ick gern mol ut‘ Finster. Tominst wenn 'n Finster dor is. Dorbi dink ick denn veellicht doran, wohen ick jüst gern in Urlaub fohrn wurr oder so. Overs dat is würkli dösig: Ick bün je blots mit de Gedanken annerwegens. Rein füsikalisch sitt ick je ümmer noch dor, wo een vör mi steiht, de wat vertellt. Un mien Ohrn sünd je ook dor, de sünd je fast an mien Kopp anwussen. Rein füsikalisch geiht de Schall vun de Wöörd, de bi den Referebten ut'n Mund kümmt je ook in mien Ohrn rin. De Schall bringt mien Trummelfell to'n flattern, de lütten Knooken in't Binnenohr bewegt sick dordör un allns. Overs de Informatschoon vun dat, wat mien Ohrn heuert, kümmt ni in mien Breegen an, weil ick in Gedanken jüst mit mien Madam op't Rad sitt un an't Slott vun Sonderborg langfohr. Dor heff ick de Scheep in Hoben vör mien binnered Oog, un meist kann ick de Sünn op mien Gesicht föhln. Sogor de Möwen heuer ick schrien. Mitmol sitt 'n Möw‘ vör mi un seggt: „Hallo? Entschuldigen sie!“ Dor mark ick, wat dat keen dänsche Möw‘ to mi seggt, sünnern de Minsch, de den Vördrag hölt: „Hören sie mir noch zu?“ „Äh, jo. Natüürli. Nu weller. Vertell man wieder.“ Overs denn duuert dat blots twee, dree Minuten, un mien Gedanken neiht weller ut. Dor kann ick gor nix gegen moken. Nu heff ick overs leest, wat Forschers rutfunnen hebbt: Dat wi nömli „in 30 Perzent vun uns Tied dorto tendeert, mit de Gedanken aftoschweifen“. Wo genau se dat meeten un utreekend hebbt, dat weet ick ni. Is mi ook annerlei. Wichti is, dat ick ni alleent bün. Un de Bibliothek an Hoben vun Sonderborg is je ni blots 'n Bibliothek. Dor kann man nömli ook ganz wunnerbor Fröhstücken. Oh. Ick glööv nu is dat weller passeert. Ick bün afschweift. Dorüm mok ick hier nu mol Schluss un sett mi op't Fohrrad. Dat bringt mi nömli jümmers op annere Gedanken… In düssen Sinn

Tips on making your bottom climax Is it important for making your bottom climax? What works best for your bottom to climax The importance of compromise of within a relationship Respecting differences within a relationship Having respect and admiration for your partner to have a healthy relationship Listener Response: A listener tells us his juicy first time experience that occurred in 9th grade with a 23 year old who lied about his age.... How was your Summer 2025? The hosts share highlights about their Summer and what stood out... Hot Topic: Doctor accidentally severs man's genitals during a length enhancing procedure in South Korea plus we discuss how men in Korea are generally unhappy with their length and size and men in the UK desire larger equipment... Hot Topic: Dr. Demetris Daskalaski warns about the dangers of Sec. RFK Jr's changes to the HHS and CDC that will affect our LGBTQ community Hot Topic: Javier Munoz and Peppermint are leading the crusade to fight for cuts to HIV funding in Washington Hot Topic: We are all here for Sabrina Carpenter's new video for "Tears" which prominently features Colman Domingo in drag! Hot Topic: Joanna Lumley weighs in on the age old debate on whether straight people can play gay... Advice: What it's like to be into water sports and why you might like it too... Advice: What is the "Ick" factor that Gen Z has embraced and have you ever experienced it with a guy? Follow Steve V. on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Lincoln on IG: @madlincoln Follow The Protein Bakery on IG: @proteinbakery Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod

You're preparing to moderate a panel only to discover it's “sponsored.” Maybe even fully funded by one of the panelists' companies and packed with speakers who “paid” to participate. Ick. Now you're wondering: Am I facilitating a panel…or hosting a commercial? The lines can get blurry pretty quickly!   Here's how to navigate a sponsored panel like a pro.

What happens when a Google search changes the course of your life? Sabrina Victoria shares how she broke free from a controlling, abusive relationship and rebuilt her life from scratch. From secret bank accounts and late-night hustle to the moment she realized she had a choice, Sabrina's story is raw, powerful, and full of lessons about resilience and self-discovery. If you've ever felt stuck in a situation that seemed impossible to escape, this conversation will show you that there's always a way forward, and that your voice and your power are waiting to be reclaimed.Guest Bio Sabrina Victoria is a seasoned entrepreneur and TEDx speaker with a background in door-to-door sales. She brings over two decades of experience of building and co-building multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses to Her Nation Global, a dynamic media platform showcasing women business owners through podcasts, virtual magazine features, and empowering events. Her charismatic leadership style centers on community building, education, and strategic networking as the core of success for women in business.Turning 40 and Googling 'why is my boyfriend so mean to me'Sabrina Victoria's story is one of grit, resilience, and rebirth. Raised as a Jehovah's Witness, she was disfellowshipped at just 20 years old after becoming a single mom. What followed was a tumble into isolation, addiction, and eventually an abusive relationship that nearly consumed her. But Sabrina's midlife transformation began with one late-night Google search that opened her eyes, gave her a new language for what she was experiencing, and set her on a path to reclaim her life, her freedom, and ultimately, her voice. Today, she runs a community to empower women and she's living proof that even in your darkest moment, hope and healing are possible.Highlights in this episode:How Sabrina's strict religious upbringing shaped her early years—and left her vulnerable when she was cast outThe turning point when she chose sobriety and has stayed sober for the next 20 yearsThe insidious ways financial, emotional, and psychological abuse can strip away autonomyThe breakdown moment that led to the Google search that saved her lifeThe secret businesses, hidden bank account, and quiet determination that became her ticket to freedomThe role of personal development voices like Lisa Nichols, Tony Robbins, and Les Brown in keeping her motivatedHow Sabrina has navigated relationships in her 30s and 40s and found balance between masculine drive and feminine energyThe liberating realization that she had a choice—and how that awareness changed everythingSabrina's journey from being silenced and controlled to finding her voice is inspiring. Her story reminds us that midlife transitions often come with both hardship and profound opportunity. She illustrates how resilience, resourcefulness, and a refusal to give up “until” can transform even the most difficult circumstances into a life filled with freedom, balance, and authenticity.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh Podcast so more people can discover these stories of midlife transformation.Guest ResourcesConnect with Sabrina on FacebookConnect with Sabrina on InstagramDo 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

Hüütigendags Musik to heuern is je ganz eenfach, ne. Mit'n Verbinnung to'n Internet kann man allns heuern, wat man will. Dat föhrt bi mehr as een Toheurer bilütten ook dorto, dat alle twee Minuten 'n niedet Leed speelt ward, ook wenn dat vörige noch gor ni to Enn is. Dat weer overs ni ümmer so. In mien Kindheit un Jugend weer dat noch ganz anners. As ick so 14, 15 Johr jung weer, dor harr ick bummeli teihn Schallplatten un 'n ganzen Schwung Kassetten. Un dor weern de mehrsten Schallplatten vun mien Kollegen op oder ook de Opnohm, de mien Kollegen vun annere Kollegen afstuuvt harrn. Intwüschen kann ick mi overs mehr Schallplatten leisten. Natüürli harr ick ook Kassetten, de ick ut‘ Radio opnohm harr. Tomeist ut de Sennung „Top foffteihn“ mit Willem Dincklage op NDR2. Un wat heff ick mi argert, wenn Willem in de Musik rinsabbelt hett. Kasseten mit Musik, de man sülms tosomstellt hett, kunn man ook scheun verschinken. As Kassettenfründ harr man sick overs ook mit de Technik ut'neentosetten. Ole Kassetten löschen, eher man se nied överspeelt hett, weer dor noch de lüttste Öövung. Figelienscher wurr dat al, wenn man Bandsalot harr. Veele hebbt seggt, dat man Kassetten mit 'n Bliestift opwickeln kann. Dat is Tüünkrom. De sünd veels to dünn. Mit 'n Kugelschriever geiht dat veel beter. Ick heff dat sogor mol mit 'n Bohrmoschien mokt. Dor reet mi overs dat Band af. Un dat weer de Königsdisziplin: Ganz lütte Streifens Backeband afsnieden un dormit dat Band so tosomkleeven, dat dor keen Sprung in de Musik entstunn. Man hett dat Band ook ni op een Sied verdreihn dörfst, denn keem nömli mitmol de Musik vun de anner Sied. Un twor trüchwarts. Jo, man hett sick dor würkli mit beschäftigen musst, wenn man Musik heuern wull. Un denn je de Kassetenspeelers, de man mit no de Bod'anstalt nohm hett. Na jo, dat Eiern vun de Musik, wenn de Batterien möör weern, dat vermiss ick ni würkli. Overs ansünsten, mutt ick seggen, besinn ick mi gern op de goode ole Kassetten-Tied trüch… In düssen Sinn

Send us a textMegan and Michelle share tales of The Ick, SpongeBob sheets, knee wetters, expired coupons, mildew smells, fart walks, velcro people, “nucky” celery, and shoes with toes. Sources:The Psychology of Why We Get ‘the Ick'Luke Holloway (@lewky___) on Instagram****************Want to support Prosecco Theory?Become a Patreon subscriber and earn swag!Check out our merch, available on teepublic.com!Follow/Subscribe wherever you listen!Rate, review, and tell your friends!Follow us on Instagram!****************Ever thought about starting your own podcast? From day one, Buzzsprout gave us all the tools we needed get Prosecco Theory off the ground. What are you waiting for? Follow this link to get started. Cheers!!Support the show

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.

John Lees returns to the podcast to discuss his newest comic from Mad Cave Studios: ORLA! John has partnered with Sally Cantirino, Dearbhla Kelly, and Lucas Gattoni for this tale of love and monsters, well, one monster in particular, The Ick. John and Jimmy discuss some of the terrible men Orla finds herself dating, the wonderful visual jokes the incredible Sally Cantirino added to the story, and the fun of making a comic with all the tropes of a romantic comedy. John also talks about the current Kickstarter campaign for Grawlgore & Shanks that he worked on with Joe Mulvey being published by ComixTribe. It's Lord of the Rings meets Knives Out, and it looks incredible. John is a fantastic storyteller who is so passionate about the collaboration of making comics and it's great to have him back on the podcast.  From the Publisher Love is a monster. Orla Bard is an antique restorer, romance novel enjoyer and keen birder. She also believes in true love, continuing to navigate Seattle's singles scene despite repeated disappointment. But Orla has a secret. She is afflicted with The Ick, a man-eating monstrous entity dwelling inside her, who violently emerges whenever she gets too angry or afraid. Unable to rid herself of this curse, Orla uses The Ick to save other women by removing the scummiest men from the dating pool…permanently. Hearts (and bodies) will be broken in this offbeat romcom/creature-feature mashup! Order ORLA Check out Grawlgore & Shanks #1 on Kickstarter Follow John on Bluesky Follow Comic Book Yeti

MUSICAfter nearly two decades on SiriusXM, The Howard Stern Show is reportedly set to end later this year as Stern's $100 million‑per‑year contract expires and renewal negotiations falter, sources tell The Sun. https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/14910416/howard-stern-show-canceled-contract-up/Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death has been revealed to be a heart attack. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/arts/music/ozzy-osbourne-cause-of-death.htmlGreen Day have teamed up with the makers of Garbage Pail Kids for a special card set called "Battle of the Bands." The 100-card set tells the history of the trio and some sets will come with an autographed card from Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt or Tre Cool. It can be ordered now through the Topps website. https://www.topps.com/products/2024-gpk-battle-of-the-bands-green-dayMaynard James Keenan is perfectly happy if Tool, A Perfect Circle or Puscifer fans go home with "a souvenir that sucks." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuuW4mGPomc&t=153s David Byrne of Talking Heads and Hayley Williams of Paramore have collaborated on yet another track. https://variety.com/2025/film/global/david-byrne-hayley-williams-song-the-twits-film-release-date-1236477786/ Sweden's Way Out West festival has been sold out for a while, but promoters have come up with an interesting way to give away their last tickets. youtube.com/watch?si=M3qVdPMliSv4an1D&v=M3rhZVzfNsU&feature=youtu.be· Travis Barker gave fans THE ICK by liking sexy photos posted by his son's 20-year-old girlfriend. https://pagesix.com/2025/08/05/celebrity-news/travis-barker-ridiculed-for-liking-thirst-traps-of-son-landons-girlfriend/TVThe nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards were announced on Tuesday. Lady Gaga received the most nominations with 12. Bruno Mars earned 11 nominations, and Kendrick Lamar got 10. The MTV VMAs will take place on Sunday, September 7th. Linkin Park's “The Emptiness Machine," Green Day's “One Eyed Bastard,” Evanescence's “Afterlife,” Twenty One Pilots' “The Contract” and Lenny Kravitz's "Honey" are up for Best Rock Video at the MTV Video Music Awards. The show, which will air on CBS for the first time, will take place September 7th at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. ESPN has acquired NFL Network and the rights to the RedZone channel. https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/45910378/espn-get-nfl-network-rights-redzone-nfl-equity-stakeRoku has entered the ultra-budget streaming game. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/08/05/roku-howdy-cheap-ad-free-streaming-service/85506641007/?taid=6892024c289e8c0001153562&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Francis Ford Coppola was hospitalized in Rome, Italy. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/francis-ford-coppola-hospitalized-italy-condition-1236337928/· The latest movie adaptation of War of the Worlds apparently sucks. https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-movies/amazons-new-war-of-the-worlds-adaptation-which-stars-ice-cube-and-is-filmed-entirely-on-a-computer-screen-debuts-to-0-percent-on-rotten-tomatoes/ George Clooney recently spoke out about a long-standing criticism of his acting. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/george-clooney-defends-adam-sandler-great-actor-1236477728/ Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook have more in common than they thought! https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/christie-brinkley-71-matched-with-same-men-as-daughter-sailor-27/ AND FINALLY A financial exchange called Kalshi thinks Jay-Z is the odds-on favorite to headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Out of almost two dozen possibilities, he has a 28% chance of getting the gig. Or, to be more accurate . . . of GIVING HIMSELF the gig, since it's basically his call. https://kalshi.com/markets/kxsuperbowlheadline/who-will-headline-super-bowl-lxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Tuesday! With a new version of Superman hitting movie theaters, I was so happy to chat with one of my favorite Men of Steel this week - you guys, it's Brandon Routh! You know Brandon from playing Clark Kent/Superman in Superman Returns. He also played Daniel Shaw on Chuck, Todd Ingram in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Ray Palmer/The Atom across the Berlanti Arrow Universe. We talk about this in the interview, but I feel like Brandon's version of Superman maybe didn't get the appreciation it deserved at the time. It was interesting to talk with him about living up to the legacy of Christopher Reeve and how it feels to watch David Corenswet wear the blue cape. We also discuss how Brandon was able to find closure by playing Superman again in the 2019 Arrowverse crossover event “Crisis on Infinite Earths.” I really enjoyed this conversation and Brandon is such a lovely, grounded guy. I can't wait to see him in his new film Ick, directed by one of my favorite directors Joseph Kahn (who also directed me in the short Power/Rangers). Be sure to stick around after the interview for the hindsight, straight from a hotel in Vancouver. I am up in Canada shooting this week, I've always got time for a little chat with my producer Jeph and some fan comments and questions from the Mail Sack! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow Power Rangers Short Film | https://www.josephkahn.com/project/7769/powerrangers ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SACKHOFF and get on your way to being your best self. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code SACKHOFF at checkout.

Joseph Kahn has directed some of the most iconic music videos of all time...Say My Name by Destiny's Child, Everybody by the Backstreet Boys, Without Me by Eminem, Bad Blood by Taylor Swift…the list goes on. But he's also a filmmaker who refuses to play it safe. His newest film, ICK, is a wild, splattery horror comedy that somehow feels both unhinged and deeply personal.This week we sit down with Joseph to talk about his journey from shaping pop culture to using monsters as metaphors for modern apathy. They dig into the film's messy tone, the real life frustrations that inspired it, and what he hopes people take away from it.This one's funny, sharp, and full of fake blood. Just how we like it sooo...Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage (all socials)Sean: @hypocrite.ink (IG/TikTok), @hypocriteink (Twitter/X)Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more horror fans like you! For early access, ad-free episodes, and exclusive content, subscribe now on Wondery+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Turning 40 and breaking down in banana breadWhen Edel Howlin moved from Ireland to Houston in her late 20s, she was certain she was building her dream life. She found her calling in public radio and was thriving professionally. But a decade later, and another relocation, to Philadelphia in her late 30s, triggered a profound and unexpected unraveling. What started as a fresh chapter became a full-on identity crisis. Without a job to define her and overwhelmed by change, Edel found herself crying, storming out of the house, and eventually taking refuge in bed with a cup of tea and banana bread. That messy, quiet breakdown would become the birthplace of her reinvention. In this episode, Edel shares how she built a business from the ashes, and why she's never been happier.Highlights from this episode:Edel's winding path from a science degree in Ireland to her dream job in public radio in HoustonWhy moving to a new city in her late 30s upended her identity, and led to a full-blown midlife crisisHow a literal pause (in bed, with banana bread) helped her start listening to her inner voiceThe moment she realized she'd been chasing “success” instead of happinessHow gardening unexpectedly planted the seeds for her next chapterThe surprising empowerment of realizing: I am enough, without needing outside validationWhy her business now feels like joy, not just workEdel Howlin's story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes, the path to who we're meant to be isn't straight; it's full of detours, breakdowns, and banana bread-fueled breakthroughs. In her 20s, she followed her husband and her love for radio across the Atlantic. In her late 30s, she followed her husband to Philadelphia, and promptly lost her sense of self. But in the pause, she began to hear her own voice. What emerged was not just a new career path, but a deeper understanding of herself. Edel's midlife transition wasn't graceful, but it was powerful. And today, she's living life on her own terms, with more joy and confidence than ever before.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh Podcast. Your support helps more people find these stories of midlife transformation.Guest ResourcesConnect with Edel on Facebook Connect with Edel on Instagram 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 Spotify

Er schmatzt, sie trägt die falschen Schuhe und überhaupt ist die Person ganz plötzlich unattraktiv geworden: Man hat den "Ick" bekommen. Warum kommt er so aus dem Nichts? Das besprechen Auri und Sebastian mit Popkulturjournalistin Valentina Vapaux.

In dieser Podcast-Folge sind Bea und Hardy von @moviepilot ist zu Besuch! Gemeinsam mit Lenny und Xenia sprechen sie über die Filme der frühen 2000er - also die Filme, die die Kindheit der jungen Hüpfer geprägt haben. Von DER KAUFHAUS COP über MADAGASCAR bis hin zu FUCK JU GÖHTE gehen die vier die wichtigsten Filme der Ära durch. Dabei erstellen sie ein Ranking und entscheiden, welche davon Kulturelle Wendepunkte in der Gesellschaft markieren, und welche ihnen nur den Ick gib? Dazu gibt es wie immer die Starts der Woche. Mit dabei der Freizeitpark-Movie GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE, das Stop-Motion-Meisterwerk MEMOIREN EINER SCHNECKE und MARVELs neuster Kinostart FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Das alles und mehr gibt es hier, auf CINEMA STRIKES BACK!

Legendary director Joseph Kahn https://www.josephkahn.com/ talks about his new movie "Ick" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31795447/. And Matt and Oren get him to share how this creature feature came about as a kid-friendly movie and the challenges he faced in making a script written for a $100 million budget shot during COVID and the WGA & SAG- AFTRA strikes.And Joseph also discusses the difference between working with the best people money can buy, and choosing people who understand you and your unique brand of filmmaking. Plus, he shares his method to becoming the director Taylor Swift or U2 calls. But this winner-takes-all business comes at a cost. Heck, the odds of success as a director are probably lower than becoming the dictator of a country! And Joseph gets real about his own insecurities, despite his mountain of successes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acclaimed music video director Joseph Kahn has worked with everyone from the Backstreet Boys to Taylor Swift, but in 2004, he expanded into feature films. His latest creature feature “Ick” is a horror-comedy that just had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Back in September, Joseph joined Tom to talk about the movie, what inspired it, and his prolific career directing music videos.

You almost knew when you heard the name "First Liberty" that the people running said business were aiming for a specific kind of client.It turns out that clientele was "easily duped conservative," as we learned last week that a Newnan, Georgia-based lender was hawking "patriot notes" to help fuel a movement of "America First patriots."You just know it's gross when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Trump administration is going after 'em. Or, as I surmise, maybe they're quashing competition for Trump's ceaseless business empire targeting the same rubes. It's lead to a potential class action lawsuit by some of the conservatives duped by it. It's also been heavily scrutinized by the staff at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, who's followed the money to PACS, the state GOP and a handful of far-right politiicans and even the current governor and lieutenant goernor (like he needs it). Here's the thing: anyone who's listened to conservative talk radio or watched OANN or Fox News has seen or heard that same kind of icky sales pitch. Hell, I caught a bourbon brand utilizing the deaths of the 13 American servicemembers who died in Kabul as fodder in their pitch on an Atlanta Braves radio commercial campaign. Ick.On to discuss this and the makeup of the 2026 gubernatorial field is Atlanta-based political consultant Andrew Heaton.

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Today on the show: Kyle causes a studio evacuation! Desi got THE ICK. McKenly's Mom is catfishing! A BUTTSLAM for the ages + so much MORE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visionary director Joseph Kahn (DETENTION, BODIED, TORQUE) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss his incredible career journey and the making of his new film ICK (in theaters now). From learning how to speak the language of cinema in the 80's thanks to Spielberg films and MTV… to how a fake company name and a briefcase led to him becoming one of the greatest music video directors in history working with artists like TAYLOR SWIFT, KORN, MUSE, BRITNEY SPEARS, PUBLIC ENEMY, ROB ZOMBIE, and more… to the trials of making his first feature TORQUE and his creative redemption with DETENTION and BODIED… to how he's broken down filmmaking into “science” and “language” and his theory of “5th Dimensional edits”… to the making of his new movie ICK and why it's all still “a struggle”, whether its a Taylor Swift video or his latest feature film… this amazing, no f's given conversation with one of the signature visual voices in pop-culture has been a long time coming! Don't miss a minute of YORKIETHON 9 happening THIS coming weekend (July 25th - 27th)! THE MOVIE CRYPT's 9th annual live marathon to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue can be watched FREE on www.ariescope.com or www.bloody-disgusting.com!

Max is joined is joined by friend and co-host of The Waffle Press podcast, Diego Crespo to chat with director Joseph Kahn and returning guest and friend of the show Chancler Haynes on their new movie ICK, playing this weekend from the 27th-29th of July for FATHOM Events. They go in on their love of Kahn's first feature, TORQUE, as well as their historic work in the music video industry alongside names like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and many more.Find Us on these Platforms:Guest- Chancellor Haynes: Twitter/Instagram/IMDB/Cosmostreet https://x.com/ChanclerHaynes https://www.instagram.com/chancler/?hl=en https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4016426/ https://cosmostreet.com/editors/cosmo-street/chancler-haynes/general-reel/Joseph Kahn: Twitter/IMDB/Instagtram/JosephKahn.com https://x.com/josephkahn?lang=en https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0994538/ https://www.instagram.com/josephkahn/https://www.josephkahn.comThe Boys-Action For Everyone: Twitter/BlueSky/Twitch/Instagram https://x.com/A4EPodcast https://bsky.app/profile/a4epodcast.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/action4everyone https://www.instagram.com/a4epodcast/Michael Scott: BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/hibachijustice.bsky.socialVyceVictus: Twitter/BlueSky/Instagram/Letterboxd- https://x.com/VyceVictus https://bsky.app/profile/vycevictus.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/vycevictus/ https://letterboxd.com/vycevictus/ Liam O'Donnell: Twitter/Instagram- https://x.com/LiamODin https://www.instagram.com/liamodin/?hl=enMax Deering: Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd/Polygon- https://x.com/ODSTSpartan https://bsky.app/profile/odstspartan.bsky.social https://letterboxd.com/ODSTSpartan/https://www.polygon.com/horror/562913/sinners-black-vampire-movies-list-watchhttps://www.neonsplatter.com/editorials/the-neon-splatter-interview-micho-rutare-of-predator-killer-of-killers

Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!In this episode, Mary and Kelsey sit down with Grammy-award winner and visionary film and music video director Joseph Kahn. They discuss Joseph's new 2000s nostalgia-packed horror comedy movie “Ick” which hits theaters for a limited time July 27-29, how he became one of the most sought-after music video directors in the industry, and his work with with the world's biggest names in music including Backstreet Boys (Everybody, Larger Than Life, Incomplete), Britney Spears (Toxic, Stronger, Womanizer), Taylor Swift (Blank Space, Bad Blood, Wildest Dreams, Look What You Made Me Do, End Game, Delicate) and more. Find Ick showtimes near you at www.icktheflick.comFollow Joseph at @josephkahn on IGSupport the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedpodEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411

You love your person… but lately… the sound of them chewing is making you cringe. You've got the ICK. So what do you do? And what does it actually mean?! This week, we're breaking it all down for you plus what to do when your partner's quirky habits suddenly feel like a total turnoff.

In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan discuss the best movie villains of all time. New trailers for Weapons, ICK, and The Toxic Avengers. New news of The Mummy, a new fairy tale horror film, Alan Ritchson's new reality show, and a new attack of the killer tomatoes movie. Movies reviewed are Friendship (2025) and Heretic (2024). Enjoy!

Listen to today's podcast... Do you remember playing your first video game? Mine was Pong and it was New Year's Day at a friend's house. How cool was it to see the game get faster and faster and try to keep up the hand-eye co-ordination? Now the video game industry is worth $70 billion a year and there are over five million games in existence. Most of us have played at least one video game in our life. According to a National Today Survey, many of us like to play our games on our phones. The #1 reason we played was we were bored, followed by when we were watching TV, before we go to sleep and unthinkably for me…when we are on the toilet. Ick. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!  Here are today's Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Video Game Day: Whether you celebrate Video Game Day this month or in September, it is not only easy, but it is also fun as well. All you have to do is to fire up your favorite video game system and have some fun with your friends or family. You can play games on a modern system or you can play one of your classics. Video games can be a great stress reliever. They help to pass away free time. They can give an adrenaline rush and you get a chance to use your imagination and problem-solving skills. Video games can be highly engrossing, but some people can become addicted to gaming.  The World Health Organization recently recognized "gaming disorder" as a mental health condition. Simply playing a lot of video games isn't enough to count as a disorder. Rather, the disorder occurs when gaming interferes with people's daily lives. So have fun gaming, but remember that this should only be one of many strategies that you use to build your resiliency and manage your stress. If you like today's wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Looking for more tips to build your resiliency? Look for my book on Amazon called Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In #mentalhealth #hr

This week Devo is consulting the almighty algorithm, and hitting the jackpot! Which means WE ALL WIN!!! Meanwhile, Brett Domino is giving chicks the ick, Steve Goodie is... actually, you know what, I'm done telling you what Steve is up to. He's on his own with this one. Also, Mr. X's Briefcase is doing a bang up job running the suicide hotline. Here we go. 1. "The Ick" by Brett Domino 2. "Glory Hole" by Steve Goodie 3. News of the Stupid! 4. "Suicide Hotline" by Mr. X's Briefcase Brett Domino is at BrettDomino.bandcamp.com Steve Goodie is at SteveGoodie.com Mr. X's Briefcase is defunct but can be found via archive.org at mrxsbriefcase.com circa 2002 Thank you to our Patreon backers for making this show possible!!!

Send us a textThis is a fantastic discussion with filmmaker Joseph Kahn (DETENTION, BODIED, TORQUE, your fave music videos) about his very cool and funny new movie ICK. He also reflects on writing DETENTION with Mark, the realities of making indie films, and why being told you have "MTV style" doesn't land when you helped create MTV style. 

Katy has been dating a guy for some time, and just when she believed things were about to take a turn for the better, he started using a baby voice and requested her to rub his tummy. This clearly made her feel uncomfortable to the point where she was at a loss for how to respond. We seek your guidance on what her next steps should be.The fun continues on our social media pages!Jeremy, Katy & Josh Facebook: CLICK HERE Jeremy, Katy & Josh Instagram: CLICK HERE

What if slowing down isn't a setback, but a turning point? In this episode, Stephanie explores how midlife often presses pause on our hustle-filled lives - and what looks at first like a punishment is usually an invitation. Through powerful stories from past guests and her own experience, she unpacks how stillness can help us reconnect with what really matters—and why our worth was never meant to be measured by productivity. If you've been feeling the pull to step off the hamster wheel (or if life has already pushed you off), this episode offers the clarity, compassion, and company you didn't know you needed.Reflections: The Cost of Hustle in MidlifeIn this episode, Stephanie explores the hard-earned wisdom that comes when midlife forces us to slow down. Whether through burnout, illness, or emotional exhaustion, many of us hit a moment where hustle stops working, and stillness becomes not just necessary, but enlightening. Drawing from past guest stories and her own experience, Stephanie reflects on how slowing down can shift our relationship with productivity, identity, and self-worth. Midlife, it turns out, might just be the invitation we need to listen more closely to the voice within—and discover a gentler, more honest way of being.In this episode, you'll hear:Why hustle is so deeply ingrained for many of us—and how it eventually starts to break downThe breaking points that forced past guests like Anna Brooke, Tina Bakehouse, and Jennifer Arthurton to stop pushingHow quiet moments revealed surprising truths for Stephanie Rose and Steve VincentThe disorientation (and gift) of realizing you don't really know yourselfThe difference between judgment and discernment—and why it mattersHow slowing down opens space to reconnect with long-lost parts of ourselvesStephanie's personal journey toward redefining productivity on her own termSlowing down isn't the end of ambition—it's the beginning of wisdom. In the stillness, we stop performing life and start living inside it. Whether midlife has already forced your pause or you're just beginning to question the pace, this episode is a gentle reminder that your inner voice is worth listening to—and it's probably not asking you to hustle.If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate, follow, and share The Big Four Oh with a friend. It might be just the nudge they need today.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 Spotify

What if the real reason you're stretched so thin isn't your to-do list — but the way your business is built? If you've ever wondered how some entrepreneurs manage to work three days a week without sacrificing income or momentum, this episode breaks down exactly how they do it — and why you're likely closer than you think. Instead of burnout, imagine reclaiming your time and scaling much less stressfully. In this episode, you will:  Hear the questions I ask every client to instantly reveal where they're wasting hours—and how to reclaim them. Hear why most entrepreneurs unconsciously design businesses that drain them—and how to flip the script so your business starts giving more than it takes. Learn why tweaking your offer—not your funnel—is the fastest path to more sales and fewer work hours. Press play to start designing the intentional workweek that lets you earn, live and enjoy summer on your terms.   Episodes Mentioned: Ep 26: Becoming the 7-Figure CEO with Kat Haugh Ep 56: Finding Your Way Out of the Ick with Kath Haugh   Resources Mentioned: Days of Deals: Be the first to hear about our upcoming Days of Deals Week and get a special gift with purchase only for waitlist subscribers: a personal audit from Jenna of your website and social media to dial in your messaging, make sales easier, and move you closer to a 3-day workweek. Get on the waitlist   “How Many Hours You Could Gain Back?” Quiz: Find out how many hours you could shave off your workweek and the biggest opportunity in your business for gaining hours right now. Take the quiz   Clarity Accelerator: Schedule a call with Jenna about joining the Clarity Accelerator--the same mastermind that we talk about in this episode--to unlock your inner genius, streamline your strategies and offers, and dial in the mindset that lets you work smarter, not harder.        https://www.theuncommonway.com/schedule     Power & Potency: Sign up here to get on the waitlist for Power & Potency, the new mastermind for highly accomplished women entrepreneurs, and hear all new information as it's released:    https://www.theuncommonway.com/waitlist     Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/     This podcast dives into the potential of balancing a business and life without sacrificing revenue or impact. It helps women business owners and mompreneurs overcome overwhelm, decision fatigue, and the guilt of working less and stepping away from hustle culture while increasing leadership, strategic decision making, alignment and delegation / team building. Learn to build powerful habits and mindset, embrace smarter and higher vibration work methods, and master time management by streamlining tasks, implementing business systems, and even prioritizing self-care. We explore efficiency and energetics, productivity and filling your cup, automation and where to personalize your efforts … all to reduce overworking, and finally take time off—without the fear or shame—whether that is with high-ticket offers, scalable offers, or passive income. Say goodbye to imposter syndrome and people pleasing while running a small business: It's time to shift your mindset, reclaim your work-life balance, and thrive!   

Can a broken road really lead you home to love? Ken Page shares the raw and profound story of how he finally found real, lasting love—by embracing his deepest fears, honoring his longing, and listening to the gentle whispers of spirit. From navigating intimacy during the AIDS crisis to forming a heartfelt support group of “chronically single shrinks,” Ken weaves a touching narrative of heartbreak, healing, and joy. His journey leads to adopting a child from Cambodia, launching his Deeper Dating movement, and marrying the love of his life just before his father's passing. This is a story about trust, transformation, and the sacred, messy path to authentic love. Listen For: 0:43 Embracing Neurosis: The Gifts Hidden in Shame 8:18 The “Wave” of Repulsion and How It Sabotages Love 11:30 The Secret to Overcoming the “Ick” 14:41 Realizing He Wanted to Become a Father 20:27 Creating the Deeper Dating Movement 23:39 A Holocaust Survivor's Blessing 24:34 Saying Yes Before Goodbye: A Hospice Wedding 25:43 Trusting the Broken Road   SUBSCRIBE TO DEEPER DATING ON APPLE PODCASTS   Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click   CONNECT WITH KEN: Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X

You thought we were supposed to post about Son of Kong and Kong: Skull Island... Well that's your bad for assuming that we mean the things that we say. That's the episode that you can expect next week. This week we're going bigger than that. We're talking Invasion of Astro-Monster and we have a very special guest. Joining us this week, the singer of the Epic Doom Metal band Smoulder; we have Sarah Kitteringham!Before we can talk the likes of Godzilla, Rodan, and Ghidorah there are a few trailers that caught our attenion. We'll break down our thoughts on the trailers for the upcoming films Ick, and The Black Phone 2.Then it's onto the main feature where we'll breakdown whether or not Invasion of Astro-Monster is... A BLOODY GOOD FILM!Make sure to check out Smoulder on their linktree https://linktr.ee/SmoulderDoomAs well as Sarah Kitteringham's short story "Dragonslayer's Doom" featured in Sword and Steal IVWe encourage everyone to watch along while you listen and make sure to comment and let us know what you think. If you haven't already please follow us on Facebook, TikTok, "X" and Instagram @bloodygoodfilmpodcast and remember...Keep it bloody buddies!!!https://linktr.ee/BloodyGoodFilmPodcast...#dragons #godzilla #rodan #ghidora #sorceress #doommetal #smoulder #epic doom metal #Horror #ActionFilm #ActionMovie #ActionMovies #HorrorFilm #HorrorFilms #HorrorMovie #Podcast #NewPodcast #HorrorPodcast

How can he reverse the damage he's done!? Once a woman has The Ick, is that the end for a relationship?

Burnout is more than just being tired—it's about finding out the limits of a life that no longer fits. In this solo bonus episode, Stephanie pulls together stories from past guests who pushed themselves to the edge by doing everything “right”—only to discover that success built on someone else's terms can quietly unravel your sense of self. From panic attacks to identity crises, she explores the hidden patterns of burnout and the radical clarity that can emerge when you finally start listening to your own voice. If you've ever wondered, “Is this really it?”—this one's for you.Reflections: What Burnout Is Really Trying to Tell YouWhat happens when the success you've worked so hard to achieve starts to break you down? In this special solo episode, Stephanie takes us on a deep and thoughtful journey into burnout—not just as exhaustion, but as a wake-up call. Inspired by her recent conversation with Angela Hwang, and supported by clips from past guests including Jennifer Arthurton, Tara McFarland, AdaPia D'Errico, Julie Hutsell-Starling, and Mindy Amita Aisling, Stephanie unpacks how burnout intersects with the invisible cost of “doing everything right” and the powerful, often uncomfortable process of learning to trust your own voice.Episode HighlightsWhy burnout isn't a failure—it's a signal that something deeper needs your attentionHow following someone else's script can lead to an identity crisis around age 40The three patterns of burnout that show up most often (and how to recognize them)What happens when the external validation you've relied on starts to falterReal stories of women who lost themselves in their roles—and how they found their way backHow tuning into your body, voice and intuition can lead to radical transformationThe truth about hearing your own voice: it's not loud, but it is honestDo 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 PodcastsSponsorThe Big Four Oh Podcast is produced and presented by Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications

Author Holly McCulloch took time out of her day to stop by the podcast to chat with Leah about her release The Ick and all things authory. 

In this episode, J&J tackle a juicy batch of listener emails from kissing on first dates to baby pic icks and leftover disasters. We start off the ep with Jared finding himself stuck in planning hell, trying to lock down a date with one girl over 10 times! Should he keep trying or just wish her the best? One listener asks whether making out too early sends the wrong signal, sparking a deep dive into intentional dating and the 12-date rule. Then, it's an “Icky or Picky” scenario straight from Snapchat hell: a guy reconnects after years apart only to flood her phone with baby selfies and MILF jokes. Ick or endearing? Plus, a date goes sideways when a woman drops her date's bolognese, and he reacts like it's a crime scene. Another listener wonders if being asked to pay for a date's oil change is a red flag. Tune in for laughs, cringe, and straight-up truth bombs about love, attraction, and first date expectations! Watch full ep here

Natalie is back and joining a bible study group?! She shares her Mother's Day stories and why men getting on one knee to propose gives her the ICK! Plus, big news on getting Riley's passcode to his phone, does that mean she's ready to get married? And so much more!  Sponsor: Go to ⁠honeylove.com/HUNGRY⁠ to get 20% off site wide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices