Podcasts about imaginary friends

Dylan and Connor are joined by Jasmine Amy Rogers (Boop the Musical, Mean Girls). Where is Betty… y'all she's HERE! We're absolutely gagged to be chatting with the delightful, breezy, and charming star of Boop the Musical: Jasmine Amy Rogers. Hear all about her journey with the show: auditioning, getting cut, and working her Betty BOOTY off to get back in the room and take what was rightfully hers. Jasmine spills on working with legendary legend Jerry Mitchell, her dreamy onstage love interest Ainsley Melham, and the fabulous crew of designers and creatives who helped bring her version of Betty Boop to life. What's Jasmine's favorite song to sing in the show? What's it like to finally have the show open? What's Pudgy the dog's tea? You'll have to listen to find out. Singing Idina Menzel's Rent and Wicked songs in the car, obsessing over Ed, Edd, & Eddy, Codename: Kids Next Door, and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, and competing in the Jimmy Awards are only a few of the stories Jasmine shares from her formative years. We also chat about touring with Mean Girls, the hot girl New York summer ahead, and the literal trauma of watching Private Practice. Prepare to fall in love with this season's breakout leading lady Jasmine Amy Rogers and don't miss her in Boop the Musical! at the Broadhurst Theatre.Follow Jasmine on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!Photo of Jasmine Amy Rogers by Nicole Wilson

What if the imaginary friend you had as a child wasn't imaginary at all — but something lingering, watching… and very real?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Most people had imaginary friends when they were younger. These "friends" were usually nice, funny, and even comforting. They took the form of animals, other humans, and sometimes larger-than-life characters that defy classification. And sometimes they were extremely creepy and downright scary, especially when examined in hindsight.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Imaginary Friends 01: http://ow.ly/olpf30nQLkPImaginary Friends 02: http://ow.ly/obdb30nQLl8=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ImaginaryFriends

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 09:42)The Truth About the Department of Education: Teachers Unions, Bureaucracy, and Massive Ideological Issues at the Department of EducationPart II (09:42 - 12:29)U.S. Scientists Need a ‘Safe Place'? The UK is Opening Its Doors to U.S. Scientists in the Wake of the Trump Administration's Program CutsAs Trump's Policies Worry Scientists, France and Others Put Out a Welcome Mat by The New York Times (Catherine Porter)Part III (12:29 - 21:09)Will You Clarify the Abolitionist and Incrementalist Positions Within the Pro-Life Movement? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (21:09 - 25:52)Is My Toddler's Imaginary Friend an Evil Spirit? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Taylor answers listener questions and stories, including her perspective on negative energies in the spirit world, a story about synchronicities and angel numbers, childhood experiences of connection including imaginary friends, and Taylor's first book recommendation: The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo, on the one year anniversary of Magic Hour   Connect with Taylor further on Instagram @angels_and_amethyst or on her website www.angelsandamethyst.com.  Follow @MagicHourPod on instagram for more Magic Hour content. If you have any questions about, intuition, spirituality, angels, or anything and everything magical, please email contact@magichourpod.com. We will answer listener questions once a month in our solo episodes Don't forget to leave us a 5 sparkling star review, they help more people find the pod and remember their magic. Please screenshot and email your 5 star reviews to contact@magichourpod.com and we will send you a free downloadable angelic meditation, and enter you to win an angel reading with Taylor Paige! The next Angel Reading giveaway will happen when we hit 222 5 star reviews on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Join the waitlist for a reading with Taylor here: https://angelsandamethyst.com/offerings/ Find Taylor's 3 part workshop series on Angelic Connection, Attracting a Soulmate Connection, and Healing the Witch wound here: https://angelsandamethyst.com/workshops/  Code 333 gives $33 off, plus, each student can email Taylor one question on the subject material per lesson. Join Taylor's email list at angelsandamethyst.com to know when her monthly gatherings of Earth Angel Club are open for registration. Earth angel club is a monthly meeting of like-minded and magical people across the world. EAC includes an astrological and energetic overview, a guided meditation attuned to the current zodiac season, and for the highest ticket tier, a mini email angel reading. Each EAC member also has the option to skip the waitlist and sit with Taylor sooner for a reading.   Are you an aligned business owner that would like to advertise to our beautiful community of magical people? Please email contact@magichourpod.com   ******   Editing by Ashley Riley    Music by Justin Fleuriel and Mandie Cheung. For more of their music check out @goodnightsband on instagram.

Why do kids have imaginary friends? Guest: Tracy Gleason, Professor of Psychology at Wellesley College and Primary Investigator at Wellesley's Imaginary Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should BC be axing its carbon tax? Guest: Dr. Kathryn Harrison, Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia who Specializes in Carbon Tax Is BC's tariff response bill giving the government too much power? Guest: Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley Why do kids have imaginary friends? Guest: Tracy Gleason, Professor of Psychology at Wellesley College and Primary Investigator at Wellesley's Imaginary Lab Is Buying Canadian too expensive for Gen Z? Guest: Tu Nguyen, Economist and director of Environment Social and Governance and RSM Canada Why is safer supply leading to more opioid overdoses? Guest: Mark Haden, Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we dig into the chilling account of Paige, a young woman whose connection to the paranormal began in her childhood. What seemed like innocent imaginary friends soon turned into something far darker, pulling her into a world she could never escape. Was she truly haunted, or was there something more sinister lurking within her own mind?  Join us as we uncover the unsettling events that led Paige to question everything she thought she knew about the supernatural and discover the truth behind the twin shadows that haunted her.

On this episode, we dig into the chilling account of Paige, a young woman whose connection to the paranormal began in her childhood. What seemed like innocent imaginary friends soon turned into something far darker, pulling her into a world she could never escape. Was she truly haunted, or was there something more sinister lurking within her own mind?  Join us as we uncover the unsettling events that led Paige to question everything she thought she knew about the supernatural and discover the truth behind the twin shadows that haunted her.

Scott returns with scary stories of growing up in a house full of spirits and shadow people, and shares security camera footage of ghosts and shadow figures that haunt his current place of employment! He also shares the story and insights of a family member's lifelong trauma caused by a UFO sighting.Producer's Note: The phantom video clips mentioned in this week's episode may be found on YouTube in the video version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWtYLwR34BMFrom The Shadows Podcast is a program where we seriously discuss the supernatural, the paranormal, cryptozoology as well as ufology. Anything that cannot be rationally explained has a platform for discussion here on the From The Shadows Podcast.https://www.fromtheshadowspodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/fromtheshadowspodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shanegroveauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/fromtheshadowspodcast#ohio #ghosts #apparitions #phantoms #shadowpeople #ghostdog #spirits #evilspirits #Hauntedhouse #haunted #haunting #hauntedohio #ufo #ufosighting

A young, adopted girl named Christine, lacking friends, invents an imaginary older brother named Harry. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that Harry is more than just a figment of her imagination. Hear the tale in “Harry” from Beyond Midnight!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Ghost Powder” (October 29, 1975) ***WD00:45:49.509 = The LineUp, “Stefano and Haddock” (February 27, 1951)01:15:31.409 = Philip Marlowe, “Friend From Detroit” (March 05, 1949) ***WD01:45:14.519 = The Black Mass, “The Feeder” (July 01, 1964) ***WD01:58:00.269 = Beyond Midnight, “Harry” (December 13, 1968)02:25:22.129 = MindWebs, “The Garden of Time” (1975-1984)02:51:19.399 = Ellery Queen's Minute Mysteries, “Deep Sea Murder” (1939-1948) ***WD02:52:12.653= Molle Mystery Theater, “Alibi For Murder” (March 22, 1946)03:22:04.509 = Mr. District Attorney, “Stolen Slot Machines” (February 14, 1945)03:51:48.549 = Murder at Midnight, “April 13, 1947) ***WD04:18:35.799 = The Black Museum, “The Straight Razor” (1952)04:43:51.126 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0346

In this episode of The Music Production Podcast, I sit down with musician and songwriter Jean-Paul Vest, the driving force behind Last Charge of the Light Horse. We talk about the evolution of songwriting, the impact of place and sound on music, and the delicate balance between control and spontaneity in the creative process. Jean-Paul shares his approach to writing, how his songs take shape over time, and the unexpected ways music resonates with listeners. We also dive into the role of nostalgia, the value of quiet spaces, and why playing music with friends is one of the greatest joys of being a musician. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Main Topics Discussed: Songwriting and Identity – How artists evolve over time and whether they should brand themselves or stay fluid in their musical identity. Letting Creativity Flow – The challenge of balancing technical skill with raw inspiration and why stepping back can lead to better songs. Sound and Place – How environments, from noisy cities to quiet deserts, influence musical perception and creativity. The Role of Collaboration – Learning to trust bandmates and fellow musicians rather than dictating every detail. Reinvention in Music – How artists like Beck and XTC reinvent themselves and what we can learn from their approach. Music as a Personal Archive – Songs as layered stories, much like a “palimpsest,” revealing new meaning over time. Field Recording and Natural Soundscapes – Using organic sounds in music and the impact of noise pollution on creativity. Key Takeaways: Step Back and Let the Song Lead – Trying too hard to control the songwriting process can stifle creativity. Let ideas develop naturally. Your Environment Shapes Your Sound – Whether it's a reverb-heavy church or the silent stillness of a desert, soundscapes influence the way music is made. Not Every Song is an Autobiography – Just because a song is personal doesn't mean it's literally about the songwriter. Sometimes, music is a character study. The Right Audience Makes a Difference – Playing in an intimate setting vs. a bar can completely change how a song is received. Music is a Long Game – Success isn't just about radio play; it's about the relationships and experiences built through music-making. Links: Last Charge of the Light Horse - https://lastcharge.com In the Wind by Last Charge of the Light Horse - https://lastcharge.com/music/in-the-wind/ "Imaginary Friend" by Last Charge of the Light Horse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdBHlirBKtE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastchargeofthelighthorse/ Bandcamp: https://lastcharge.bandcamp.com/ The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World by Trevor Cox https://amzn.to/3XGP4ei The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig - https://amzn.to/3XL75rR Some Good Evil - https://somegoodevil.com Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc  5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/ Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk  

Ep. 355 | Kazeem discusses having friends or powers. Audio Engineer - AyoQueez from @Seven25Media Follow @toughchoicepod on Instagram. Follow Kazeem Rahman - @KazeemComedy If you have any questions you want us to consider, email ToughChoice@outlook.com

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Relationship Reddit Stories, OP is confused when his girlfriend keeps bringing up her imaginary friend especially during disagreements when the "friend" always takes her side.0:00 Intro0:19 Story 11:46 Story 1 Comments / OP's Replies4:36 Story 1 Update6:56 Story 29:30 Story 2 Comments / OP's Replies16:24 Story 2 Update18:18 Story 2 Comments / OP's Replies#redditupdate #redditrelationship #redditstories Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/mark-narrations-the-wafflecast-reddit-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textMegan and Michelle explore parasocial relationships, stalking, mom bloggers, reality TV, stripper love, basement prisons, tradeoffs, back pain, endorphins, and eager beavers.Sources:Parasocial Interaction (Wikipedia)In Defense of Parasocial RelationshipsFriend or Faux: Are Parasocial Relationships Healthy?Too close for comfort: the pitfalls of parasocial relationshipsWhen Grown-ups Have Imaginary FriendsDo parasocial relationships fill a loneliness gap?****************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!!

Hello everyone & welcome to Haunted AF Season 11! It's great to be back & we have so much to tell you about our trip to Mineola, TX. By the way, if you're interested in our haunted rental, you can find it here and have a look at the Ü Cafe here. Those of you who are interested in making diamonds from deceased loved ones should head here. Also, did you catch that weird sound in the middle of the episode? We thought it sounded like Siri, or something from one of our phones, but neither one showed anything that looked like a response. What do you think it was?Don't forget to find more exclusive content at Patreon.com/HauntedAF and send your scary stories to hauntedafpodcast@gmail.com! 

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As we are on our Christmas break, we are posting some of our Patreon content for those who still like to listen over Christmas.Thank you to Resident_Cucumber898, Linkman821, jaggilover23 and Amy for letting us share their stories.In today's episode, we share four scary stories. One about a before death visitor, one about something laughing in the Dollar Tree, one about a shared invisible friend and one about a creepy encounter with a ghost/not ghost.Email us your stories - thewhisperingwoodspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thewhisperingwoodsJoin us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhisperingwoodspodcast/Join us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewhispwoodsJoin us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thewhisperingwoodspodcastVisit our Website - https://www.thewhisperingwoodspodcast.comStories:https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/s/O9Py3TduSlhttps://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/s/7rQVSCVRTQhttps://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/s/ruEzqgKsVhhttps://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1bi2t0f/i_saw_the_ghost_of_my_cousin_who_is_still_aliveWe hope you enjoy, and thanks so much for supporting the show; we are truly grateful and will catch you again on Monday.Sarah and Tobie xx Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Send us a textVideo Version HEREWelcome to the charming but sometimes spine-chilling world of Imaginary friends. In this frightening episode, we uncover the haunting world of Invizikids—mysterious imaginary friends with eerie connections to the paranormal. Are they harmless figments of imagination—or something more sinister?Join me as I explore terrifying tales of the Invizikids, delving into ghost stories, paranormal encounters, true crime and supernatural mysteries that defy explanation. I also share my own experience with NEL (my very own childhood imaginary friend). Whether you're a fan of scary true stories, haunted houses, or chilling folklore, this video might disturb you. Want Malcolm Hallowells book on the Invizikids? Grab it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invizikids-Michael-Hallowell/dp/1909488674/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2J9OGDCKTI4JD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.F-uVADN7RnXGRS7YreSwUennZaWpGQ1SZCwx6_P_FNc.kfL8B2zdZzUqoNV77jNKJAOUo2svIbLY9I6__UYAER8&dib_tag=se&keywords=invizikids&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1734616149&sprefix=invizikids%2Caps%2C523&sr=8-2For more on Peter Laws check out:www.patreon.com/peterlawsor www.peterlaws.co.uk

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When you're bone tired, haggard, and broken, seek out a friend to help ease the burden. Sometimes that friend is an imaginary caustic man rabbit, but he'll have to do. Katie Locke O'Brien, director of the comedy series Dick Bunny, joins Biz to talk magical realism, Tooth Fairy inflation, and the empty mason jar that is the postpartum brain.Watch all six episodes of Dick Bunny by going to www.DickBunny.com. Follow the show on Instagram @dickbunny_official.Go to MaximumFun.org/join to support One Bad Mother in its final year! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron.Visit our Linktree for our website, merch, and more! https://linktr.ee/onebadmotherYou can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org.Show MusicSummon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For TeensTelephone, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the ButterbeansMental Health Resources:Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.comDr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.comBLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.orgThe Postpartum Support International Warmline – 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD)The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Dial 988 for https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and there is a chat option on the website.Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being.USA text 741741Canada text 686868UK text 85258Website: https://www.crisistextline.orgNational Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.https://www.rainn.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline:https://www.thehotline.org/help/Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you.Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

In this episode of Thrillers by the Book Club Pod, hosts Chelsea and Olivia welcome bestselling author, JT Ellison to the show to discuss her latest novel, A VERY BAD THING. Chelsea's Book: THE HATERS by Robyn Harding JT's Book: THE WILDS by Sarah Pearse Olivia's Book: CANDY CAIN KILLS & CANDY CAIN KILLS AGAIN by Brian McAuley Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thrillersbythebookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thrillersbythebookclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chelsea:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thrillerbookbabe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Olivia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@oliviadaywallace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

When you're five years old, the world should be full of imagination and magic—but not the kind that haunts you. From a cloud with eyes hovering in a church restroom to a puppet named Sarah with a mind of its own, the strangeness seemed endless. But the true nightmare came in the form of Casey, an imaginary friend who was anything but imaginary—and far from friendly. If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber.  Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Watch more at: http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ Follow Tony: Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/tonybrueski TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonybrueski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.brueski 

Why does listening to No Stupid Questions feel like you're hanging out with your best friends? Why did the whole world take it personally when Princess Diana died? And how do “parasocial relationships” affect your mental health? SOURCES:Bradley Bond, professor of communication studies at the University of San Diego.John Cacioppo, professor of psychology at the University of Chicago.Joe Cobbs, professor of marketing at Northern Kentucky University.Nick Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago.Katy Milkman, professor of operations, information, and decisions at the University of Pennsylvania.Emily Oster, professor of economics at Brown University.Anuj Shah, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago. RESOURCES:"Knowledge About Others Reduces One's Own Sense of Anonymity," by Anuj K. Shah and Michael LaForest (Nature, 2022)."Tragic but True: How Podcasters Replaced Our Real Friends," by Rachel Aroesti (The Guardian, 2021)."The Development and Influence of Parasocial Relationships With Television Characters: A Longitudinal Experimental Test of Prejudice Reduction Through Parasocial Contact," by Bradley J. Bond (Communication Research, 2020)."A Mind like Mine: The Exceptionally Ordinary Underpinnings of Anthropomorphism," by Nicholas Epley (Journal of the Association for Consumer Research, 2018)."Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance," by Angela Duckworth (TED, 2013)."How Soap Operas Changed the World," by Stephanie Hegarty (BBC, 2012)."The Power of TV: Cable Television and Women's Status in India," by Robert Jensen and Emily Oster (The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2009). EXTRAS:"Can A.I. Companions Replace Human Connection?" by No Stupid Questions (2024)."Rivalry," by Tell Me Something I Don't Know (2017).Behavior Change for Good Initiative.Everything Is Alive.The Know Rivalry Project.

This year's Thanksgiving episode is truly unhinged as Mrs. Jun returns from her holiday to make an official statement on her beef with Martha Stewart. Jun thinks he's Elian Gonzalez and says thank you when slapped. Plus, Wicked and a campaign to make Jun the mayor of Munchkinland.  Subscribe and follow us at @superexcitedpod Follow Rory: @itsRORYjames Follow Jun: @johnraphael12

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ethan Kross, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, director of the Emotion & Self-Control Laboratory, and author of the bestselling book Chatter. We discuss the purpose of the inner voice in your head and its impact on emotional well-being and motivation. We also explore practical tools to manage negative internal chatter and eliminate intrusive thoughts. Topics include how music, exercise, mental distancing techniques, and expressive writing can help rescript your inner dialogue to be self-encouraging and effective in creating outward behavioral changes. Dr. Kross explains why venting to others is self-defeating and offers better alternatives. Throughout the episode, he provides research-supported, actionable protocols to help you shift your internal dialogue and accompanying emotional state, fostering greater happiness and resilience. Access the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com. Pre-order Andrew's new book, Protocols: protocolsbook.com Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr. Ethan Kross 00:02:45 Sponsors: ExpressVPN & Eight Sleep 00:05:38 Inner Voice & Benefits 00:10:33 Music & Emotions 00:15:09 Shifting Emotions, Emotional Congruency, Facial Expressions 00:20:25 Resistance to Shifting Emotion; Tool: Invisible Support, Affectionate Touch 00:27:16 Tool: Expressive Writing; Sensory Shifters 00:30:41 Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv 00:33:27 Inner Voice Benefits, Thinking vs. Writing, Tool: Journaling 00:44:01 Decision Making, Individualization; Tool: Exercise 00:50:24 “Chatter,” Trauma, Depression, Anxiety 00:54:37 Sponsor: Function 00:56:25 Tool: Combating Chatter, Mental Distancing; Distraction & Social Media 01:04:30 Tools: 2 AM Chatter Strategy, Mental Time Travel; Venting 01:13:41 Time, Chatter & Flow 01:18:01 Focusing on Present, Mental Time Travel 01:22:49 Texting, Social Media, Sharing Emotions 01:28:31 AI & Individualized Tools for Emotional Regulation 01:33:07 Imaginary Friend, Developing Inner Voice; Negative Emotions 01:40:20 Tool: Nature & Cognitive Restoration; Awe; Screens, Modifying Spaces 01:49:34 Cities vs. Nature, Organizing Space & Compensatory Control 01:56:00 Emotional Regulation & Shifters, Screens 02:01:19 Historical Approaches to Manage Emotions; Motivation & Mental Tools 02:10:12 Mechanical & Behavioral Interventions, Emotional Regulation 02:15:52 Tool: Stop Intrusive Voices; Anxiety 02:21:55 Assessing Risk & Consequence; Flow & Cognitive Engagement 02:31:02 “Cognitive Velocity”; Resetting 02:36:43 Transition States, Tool: Goal Pursuit & WOOP 02:43:59 Attention, Emotional Flexibility; Avoidance 02:54:15 Emotional Contagion 03:00:22 Validating Emotions, Wisdom; Shift Book 03:06:59 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures

How would you feel is your partner involves an imaginary friend to make decisions about your relationship? Become a Patron or YouTube Member for ad-free episodes and bonus stories every Monday and Friday as well as exclusive content: Cultiv8 Patreon or YouTube Membership   Head to https://factormeals.com/wiki50 and use code wiki50 to get 50% off! (Timestamps are approximate due to dynamic ad insertion. Consider being a Patron or YouTube member for ad-free episodes) On today's AITA episode we have: (02:34) - AITA for disinviting my daughter to Thanksgiving when she won't host Thanksgiving? (11:17) - AITA for asking my girlfriend to stop involving her "imaginary friend" Tom in our relationship? (22:10) - AITAH for being furious with my pregnant wife over a prank? (31:13) - AITA for not participating in an optional university assignment (42:02) - AITA for suing my boyfriend and breaking up with him after finding out he secretly filmed us and posted it online? Wikimaniacs, the next story and commentary gets political. If you want to avoid this conversation altogether, please feel free to hop off and we will see you next episode. (49:10) - AITAH for not inviting my trump voting parents to my swearing-in ceremony? Be sure to hit like, subscribe, and follow us on all social media platforms for all things Reddit on Wiki! Click here for our Social and Donation Links: https://linktr.ee/redditonwiki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 86 we talk about A.C.E's single album comeback Pinata, releasing Nov. 20th, we also discuss Imaginary Friend from Itzy's latest comeback Gold as well as Cravity & Wayv's upcoming comebacks. We discuss Wonho's US fan meet up since I was a little confused on what that would entail & lastly we talk about the mistreatment and controversies on the reality survival show Starlight Boys and the hot topic of Hybe's internal document leak. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Kids say the darndest things, don't they? Like how their imaginary friend hides under the bed at 3 a.m. and stares at you while you sleep. For Shelly Pruitt, what began as innocent childhood imaginings spiraled into five years of unexplained occurrences that even an active imagination couldn't justify. Was it a case of overactive storytelling, or did something sinister latch onto her youthful wonder? When the line between pretend and paranormal blurs, things can get... complicated. Join us as we explore Shelly's eerie childhood experience and uncover whether the impossible is really so impossible after all. This is Part Two of our conversation. Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Kids say the darndest things, don't they? Like how their imaginary friend hides under the bed at 3 a.m. and stares at you while you sleep. For Shelly Pruitt, what began as innocent childhood imaginings spiraled into five years of unexplained occurrences that even an active imagination couldn't justify. Was it a case of overactive storytelling, or did something sinister latch onto her youthful wonder? When the line between pretend and paranormal blurs, things can get... complicated. Join us as we explore Shelly's eerie childhood experience and uncover whether the impossible is really so impossible after all. Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE! Access to every episode of our show before everyone else! Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

Mary Edwards shared her ghostly tale in this week's episode but that was just the beginning of her story. We're keeping Halloween going a little bit longer, with this bonus treat. Enjoy...and maybe listen with the light on? Just to be safe.

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Celebrate Halloween with Mary Edwards, John Carrozza, Jaci Pund, James Freitas and Susan Moore who all join us to get their good spooky time on. It's a full episode of ghostly tales - literally - this one's all about ghosts: ones that visited us in childhood, ones we went to college with, and yes, even a few who showed up at the mall back in the day. Do you believe in spirits? Can you explain the unexplainable? And what's good about it all? That's what this special holiday episode is all about. _______________________________________________________________ Speaking of things that go bump in the night... MURDER UNMASKED, Steve's second book in his series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES, is here! Get your copy and enjoy some good cozy mystery times: Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Special thanks to rhonmack, Hazardous_Ed, Maxz_124, lylisdad, and Kat for allowing us to feature their stories!In this episode, we share five true stories from Reddit. The first story is all about a three-year-old with the sight; the second is about encounters with a doppelgänger, the third and forth are telephone calls from the dead and the fifth is about a terrifying imaginary friend.Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEStories:www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1fwc4f6/creepy_3_year_old_story/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/7oEo2yVkophttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/18hjxj0/my_dead_grandpa_left_a_message_on_our_mailboxhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/ngv9am/phone_call_from_dead_parent https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1g3jm80/my_imaginary_friendThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children have wild imaginations; sometimes, their imaginary friends are written off as harmless. But what happens when that "imaginary" friend knows too much? When a child's playmate seems more real than make-believe? In this story, a mother realizes that her child's imaginary friend isn't as innocent as she first thought. At first, the games and conversations seem typical, but soon, the child begins sharing details about the "friend" they couldn't possibly know. As the story unfolds, the invisible playmate starts making demands, giving instructions, and pushing boundaries in increasingly sinister ways. The child insists the friend is real, and strange occurrences around the house back up that claim—doors closing on their own, toys moving, and cold spots in the child's bedroom. Things escalate until the presence becomes undeniable. It's not long before the entire family is caught in the grip of fear, with the invisible friend taking control of their lives. What started as an innocent childhood imagination turns into a horrifying ordeal of possession and manipulation. Is the family dealing with a powerful spirit or something much darker that has attached itself to the most innocent member of the household?

Children have wild imaginations; sometimes, their imaginary friends are written off as harmless. But what happens when that "imaginary" friend knows too much? When a child's playmate seems more real than make-believe? In this story, a mother realizes that her child's imaginary friend isn't as innocent as she first thought. At first, the games and conversations seem typical, but soon, the child begins sharing details about the "friend" they couldn't possibly know. As the story unfolds, the invisible playmate starts making demands, giving instructions, and pushing boundaries in increasingly sinister ways. The child insists the friend is real, and strange occurrences around the house back up that claim—doors closing on their own, toys moving, and cold spots in the child's bedroom. Things escalate until the presence becomes undeniable. It's not long before the entire family is caught in the grip of fear, with the invisible friend taking control of their lives. What started as an innocent childhood imagination turns into a horrifying ordeal of possession and manipulation. Is the family dealing with a powerful spirit or something much darker that has attached itself to the most innocent member of the household?

Here's something different: Brent goes fully solo on this week's episode.  He talks about imaginary friends, being a pianist in a jazz club, and responds to some voice messages from the pimples. For extended Poundcast episodes (Unzipped), subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poundcast Follow The Poundcast on Instagram and Twitter @thepoundcast For video, check out: www.youtube.com/thepoundcast Join the Poundcast Discord here: discord.gg/GnqUMmX New Pound House "Dope Beats" Pins right here: https://www.rockinpins.com/product/pound-house-dope-beats-enamel-pin And use the code word "POUNDCAST" at www.louisvilleveganfoods.com for, that's right, 20% off!

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts weigh in on whether the Democrats' strategy of calling GOP leaders "weird" will land with voters and if former Pres. Trump regrets naming his running mate J.D. Vance. The nephew of former President Trump, Fred Trump, tells “The View” the biggest revelations from his new book “All in the Family," including allegations that his uncle used a racial slur and made disparaging comments about his disabled son. A Trump campaign spokesperson called the claims "completely fabricated." Jay Ellis shares why he wrote his book about the importance of imagination, “Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?” and how he channeled Whoopi Goldberg's “Ghost” character as a kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8/9/24 - Hour 2 Actor Jay Ellis joins Rich to promote his new ‘Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me?) book that features references to Stuart Scott, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, his time as an intern with the Portland Trail Blazers during their infamous “Jail Blazers” era, and more. NBC Sports Boston's Tom Curran and Rich discuss the Patriots' plan to develop QB Drake Maye and the impressive preseason debut of fellow rookie Joe Milton, why the Pats pulled out of the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes, how new head coach Jerod Mayo's demeanor compares to Bill Belichick's, the Matthew Judon contract standoff, and more.   Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay Ellis, star of HBO's Insecure, joins The Stacks to discuss his new memoir, Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?: Adventures in Boyhood. We talk about how this book came to be, where Jay's imaginary friend came from and the purpose he served in his life. We also consider productivity versus creativity, and the books that made Jay fall in love with reading.The Stacks Book Club pick for August is Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo. We will discuss the book on August 28th with Jay Ellis. You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://thestackspodcast.com/2024/08/07/ep-331-jay-ellisConnect with Jay: Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonTo support The Stacks and find out more from this week's sponsors, click here.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts weigh in on whether the Democrats' strategy of calling GOP leaders "weird" will land with voters and if former Pres. Trump regrets naming his running mate J.D. Vance. The nephew of former President Trump, Fred Trump, tells “The View” the biggest revelations from his new book “All in the Family," including allegations that his uncle used a racial slur and made disparaging comments about his disabled son. A Trump campaign spokesperson called the claims "completely fabricated." Jay Ellis shares why he wrote his book about the importance of imagination, “Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?” and how he channeled Whoopi Goldberg's “Ghost” character as a kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Meg Wolitzer presents three works in which characters have unusual friends who change their lives—whether they like it nor not.  In “Unicorn Me,” by Elizabeth Crane, a magical box delivers a unicorn who offers ambiguous advice. Miriam Shor performs.A sentient cockroach intrigues and alarms a woman in “The Double Life of the Cockroach's Wife,” by Helen Phillips.It's performed by Sarah Steele. And the latest iPhone knows everything about you in Weike Wang's “iPhoneSE,” performed by Dawn Akemi Saito. All three stories were commissions for SELECTED SHORTS' anthology Small Odysseys.

What's poppin' con-gregation? This week Jay Ellis (Insecure, Top Gun: Maverick) is here to talk about career criminal Gerald Blanchard, who started out stealing electronics and cars and graduated to bank robberies and jewel heists. Stay schemin'! This episode was recorded on June 6, 2024. Pre-Order Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press Pre-Order Jay Ellis' book "Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?:https://www.jayellis.com/dideveryonehaveanimaginaryfriend Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaciJay Ellis: @jayrellis Research by Kaelyn Brandt. SOURCES:https://time.com/6294160/jewel-thief-hulu-true-story/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/the-jewel-thief-master-criminal-gerald-daniel-blanchard-1234786405/https://www.wired.com/2010/03/ff-masterthief-blanchard/“The Jewel Thief” - Hulu, dir. by Landon Van Soest

This week, in a terrible slaughter takes place, in a nice, quiet neighborhood, sending the area into panic. They think they have their culprit, with a 24 hour gas station worker, but he tells them they have it all wrong. He blames it on a mysterious hitchhiker, that he picked up, and that forced him to participate in awful, bloody things. Will detectives be able to track this hitchhiker down, or was he a figment of imagination?? Along the way, we find out that "sand plum" is a bad name, for a tasty fruit, that nothing is safe, or sacred, and that if you're going to blame someone for murder, make sure they exist!!Hosted by James Pietragallo and Jimmie WhismanNew episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.