Podcasts about Immortality

Send us a text2025 has been a year of relentless waves — uncertainty, upheaval, and unexpected turns.In this episode, co-hosts Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson are joined again by Dr. Paul Wang to explore how Daoist seasonal wisdom can guide us through noisy, volatile times.Together, they reflect on the transition into the metal season in Chinese cosmology, represented by autumn — a time of discernment, boundaries, and filtering out noise so we can hear the deeper signal of what truly matters.From the symbolism of sound and silence to the lessons of animals, oceans, and plants, the conversation reveals how remembrance, grace, and inner stillness help us navigate change.The Gratitude Blooming card they draw — the Poppy (Remembrance) — invites us to pause, honor what we want to sustain, and release what no longer serves.

A woman somehow survives a bullet wound to the heart—and soon realizes that this strange immunity comes at a horrific cost: everyone she loves ends up dead, as though there's some deadly curse in her wake. Hear “To Whom It May Concern” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0483Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “To Whom It May Concern” (September 17, 1976)00:45:20.966 = Obsession, “Clinging Hate” (May 14, 1951) ***WD01:08:02.016 = Origin of Superstition, ‘Two Walkers” (1935) ***WD01:20:41.470 = Mystery Playhouse, “Nightmare” (November 28, 1944)01:49:38.523 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Four Hours to Kill” (May 13, 1949) ***WD02:18:40.551 = The Price of Fear, “To My Dear Saladin” (June 06, 1983) ***WD02:47:58.984 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Dead Man's Cavern” (April 15, 1944) ***WD03:13:14.843 = Quiet Please, “Presto-Change-O” (August 16, 1948)03:37:40.182 = Radio City Playhouse, ‘Wardrobe Trunk” (April 04, 1949)04:06:52.383 = Adventures in the Supernatural, “The Mysterious Carriage” (1932) ***WD04:31:18.166 = Ripley's Believe It Or Not, “When Will He Die” (1930) ***WD04:32:18.143 = Sam Spade, “Red Star Caper” (January 12, 1951)04:57:27.127 = The Sealed Book, “Accusing Corpse” (April 29, 1945)05:26:55.774 = The Shadow, “The Plot That Failed” (March 24, 1940) ***WD05:50:09.364 = Sleep No More, “The Storm” (December 19, 1956) ***WD06:17:18.696 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Inner Critic” (April 2006)06:31:15.163 = Strange Wills, “They Met In Monte Carlo” (September 14, 1946)07:00:36.103 = Suspense, “Cross-Eyed Bear” (September 16, 1943)07:29:58.915 = Tales of the Frightened, “Deadly Dress” (1957)07:34:37.171 = The Saint, “Actor” (January 14, 1951)08:03:57.190 = Theater Five, ‘Dog Killer” (October 14, 1964) ***WD (LQ)08:24:07.391 = Theater 1030, “The Sandman” (1968-1971) ***WD (LQ)08:51:07.471 = The Unexpected, “Fool's Silver” (1948) ***WD09:05:43.072 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (1936) ***WD09:20:13.389 = Dark Venture, “Man in 206” (December 02, 1946) ***WD09:49:33.766 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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 LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="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.= = = = =#TrueCrime #Paranormal #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #SuspenseRadioClassics #1940sRadioHorror #OldRadioMysteryShows #CreepyOldRadioShows #TrueCrimeRadio #SupernaturalRadioPlays #GoldenAgeRadio #EerieRadioMysteries #MacabreOldTimeRadio #NostalgicThrillers #ClassicCrimePodcast #RetroHorrorPodcast #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarknessPodcast #RetroRadio #ClassicRadioCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0483

Our Summer 2025 series, Beside Still Waters, focuses on the places where creativity brings life into a world fatigued by brokenness and division. From jazz to Jane Austen and in between, this season we'll focus on the ways literature and the arts can refresh and challenge our inner lives—and connect us with the Creator of the good, the true, and the beautiful.Our guest this episode is the poet Christian Wiman, a master of the written – and spoken – word. After long wandering, he returned to the Christian faith in which he'd been raised, in part because of a terminal cancer diagnosis – one he has now long outlived. Both before and after his diagnosis, and his return to faith, his experience of despair has fueled his powerful poetry. In grappling with it, Christian uses words in ways that are a tonic against despair.“I deal with despair because…I don't know how not to, and it would be an evasion not to. And I think if you don't feel it, then you're not paying attention.”This podcast is drawn from an online conversation from 2024. We hope this conversation will resonate with you as you explore the good, the true, and the beautiful in your own corner of creation. If it does, please consider joining the Trinity Forum community as a member, at ttf.org. You can find the full video of this conversation there too. And while you're here, please subscribe to this podcast on your chosen platform. Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair, by Christian WimanMarilynne RobinsonDanielle ChapmanWilliam BronkWilliam WordsworthEvery Riven Thing, by Christian WimanMy Bright Abyss: Meditations of a Modern Believer, by Christian WimanPrayer, by Carol Ann DuffyThe Bible and Poetry, by Michael Edwards Augustine of HippoBittersweet, by George HerbertSurprised by Joy, by C.S. LewisRichard WilburJürgen MoltmannWhen the Time's Toxins, by Christian WimanRelated Trinity Forum Readings:Augustine's ConfessionsDevotions by John Donne, paraphrased by Philip YanceyGod's Grandeur: the Poems of Gerard Manley HopkinsBulletins from Immortality, by Emily DickinsonWrestling with God, by Simone WeilRelated Conversations:Connecting Spiritual Formation & Public Life with Michael WearThe Kingdom, the Power & The Glory with Tim AlbertaA Life Worth Living with Miroslav VolfTowards a Better Christian PoliticsChristian Pluralism: Living Faithfully in a World of DifferenceWhat Really Matters with Charlie Peacock and Andi AshworthScripture and the Public SquareHow to be a Patriotic ChristianLife, Death, Poetry & Peace with Philip YanceyThe Fall, the Founding, and the Future of American DemocracyFear and Conspiracy with David FrenchTo listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcast and to help make content like this possible, join the Trinity Forum Society.

Chapters 1-5 of Wisdom makes the argument that the two ways presented before each of us—the way of righteousness versus the way of unrighteousness—have eternal consequences, either spiritual death or immortality in God. No other book in the Old Testament develops the theology of life after death than does Wisdom. Its message is picked up and developed often in the New Testament teachings of Jesus and St. Paul. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "Seek Immortality (Chs. 1-5)" from Dr. Nick's four-part course, "The Wisdom of Solomon: Love Righteousness." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

Tad Friend, a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of In the Early Times: A Life Reframed (Crown, 2022), talks about his article "How to Live Forever and Get Rich Doing It" about researchers selling the idea of defeating death. 

Scientists are beginning to uncover the shocking truth about DNA—it's more than genetics; it's an energy antenna capable of unlocking higher consciousness and longevity. Could DNA activation and implosion tech be the breakthrough that ends aging forever?

Happy 38th Birthday to Sidney Crosby 08/07/25There are two things about Sidney Crosby's birthday which every Penguins fan knows by heart. For one, the date of our Captain's arrival on Earth is emblazoned on Crosby's back-and-shoulders, any time he skates for the Pittsburgh Penguins: “8/7.” Secondly, Sid's birthday means that training camp is just around the corner, signaling an encouraging “midpoint” in an otherwise mundane summer offseason.Special thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOFly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff TaylorOriginal theme and outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana played drums, Ashley Taylor sang.Email the Fly Penguins Fly team at:penspod@gmail.comShane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.To hire Shane for design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com - tell him we sent you!This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot SessionsHardboil by Blue Dot Sessions

Throughout history people have been keen to find the answer to immortality. It's now commonly accepted that eternal life is not possible. Yet, somewhere deep in the ocean, a tiny fingernail-sized creature nicknamed the “immortal jellyfish” might be able to cast new light on the human aging process. A new study published in August 2022 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows the results from a team of researchers who have mapped the jellyfish's genetic code to find the secret to its immortality. They found that the immortal jellyfish has twice more copies of genes associated with DNA repair and protection than a regular jellyfish. They can produce greater amounts of protective and restorative proteins. Why is the "immortal jellyfish" immortal? Will humans be able to regenerate like jellyfish? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠ ⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠ ⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 20/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Vi har nått fram till roadtrips ände. Sommarens sista djupdyk är här och det ägnas åt tid. Klockans annars så obönhörliga gång kan i spelen brytas upp för att stärka narraitv och slöas ner för att skapa mekaniker. Tidens tand kan forma hela spelupplevelser eller sömlöst byta dag mot natt. I det här avsnittet tar vi oss tiden att lista de bästa exemplen spelvärlden har på att leka med den fjärde dimensionen.  Nästa vecka är vi tillbaka igen med helt vanliga avsintt av Speljuntan. Vill du stötta oss in i den nya säsongen? Gör det på www.speljuntan.se.  Spel som nämns i avsnittet: Stardew Valley, World of Warcraft, Forager, Baldur's Gate, Immortality, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Zero Escape, Outer Wilds, The Forgotten City, I Was A Teenage Exocolonist, 12 Minutes, Death Stranding 2, Assassin's Creed, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Onimusha 3, What Remains of Edith Finch, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Final Fantasy VIII, The Past Within, Max Payne, F.E.A.R, Mario Kart, Singularity, Superhot, Braid, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, The Legend of Zelda, Dishonored 2, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Dead Rising, Resident Evil, Disco Elysium, The Alters, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Deathloop, The Sexy Brutale, Hugo, Persona, Metaphor Re:Fantazio, Overwatch  

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What if losing your job to AI wasn't the end of purpose — but the beginning of freedom?What if technology could not only extend life, but even resurrect those who've passed?In this groundbreaking episode of Philosophy with AI, Anna and The Derbied One sit down with Zoltan Istvan, renowned transhumanist, futurist, and political candidate, to explore the breathtaking possibilities and urgent questions of our future.Together, we dive into:

We're going to talk about this string of three dead celebrities who created the 80s (Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Ozzy Osbourne & Hulk Hogan) and how they connect into one large conspiracy theory. We'll start with the Sidney Sweeney scandal, then into the main subjects where we talk about their connections and conspiracies, how it plugs into sex trafficking and Peter Thiel's Dark Enlightenment plans, Gawker's downfall, Hulk Hogan's racist sex tape, adr3n0chr0me, Epstein and a wild Freemason theory that would make James Shelby Downard proud that I cooked up about Trump's trip to Scotland!You can now sign up for our commercial-free version of the show with a Patreon exclusive bonus show called “Morning Coffee w/ the Weishaupts” at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms  OR subscribe on the Apple Podcasts app to get all the same bonus “Morning Coffee” episodes AD-FREE with early access! (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/r34zj)Want more?…Index of all previous episodes on free feed: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2021/03/22/index-of-archived-episodes/Leave a review or rating wherever you listen and we'll see what you've got to say!Follow us on the socials:instagram.com/theweishaupts2/Check out Isaac's conspiracy podcasts, merch, etc:AllMyLinks.com/IsaacWOccult Symbolism and Pop Culture (on all podcast platforms or IlluminatiWatcher.com)Isaac Weishaupt's book are all on Amazon and Audible; *author narrated audiobooks*STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's and Josie's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.

The explosive finale to the Weekly Spooky summer horror saga!Bella Taibon — vampire, cheerleader, and descendant of the powerful Taibon bloodline — is offered a second chance to undo her greatest regret. But accepting the Hellweaver's compact means going back to 1889… and facing a deadly betrayal that shattered her family.Now, armed with the memories and powers of her future self, Bella must fight to stop an alien vampire hybrid, save her bloodline, and kill the most dangerous creature she's ever known: Thornton Jillian.But as Bella rewrites history to protect her loved ones, the goddess of Perdition reveals her true plan… and Bella learns that winning her soul back may have doomed the multiverse.A blood-soaked, time-jumping horror fantasy packed with betrayal, vengeance, and jaw-dropping reveals — you don't want to miss the final chapter.Written by Rob Fields

Dog Days Dispatch 07/30/25It's the true Dog Days of Summer here in Pittsburgh, with temperatures up in the mid-nineties (F) plus the kind of humidity that makes it feel like the tropics. The Penguins have been quiet - ostensibly while some of their folks enjoy a bit of offseason vacation time - but we're here for you with our weekly installment.Here's a rough guide for cueing up your preferred moments from today's episode:07:38 - Hockey Canada trial15:54 - World Junior Summer Showcase18:08 - New PIT ownership? Veterans on the move?23:24 - Dubas and Šilovs trade26:51 - Jeff and Jordan's upcoming music gig calendar29:02 - Final Dan MusingsSpecial thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOFly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff TaylorOriginal theme and outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana played drums, Ashley Taylor sang.Email the Fly Penguins Fly team at:penspod@gmail.comShane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.To hire Shane for design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com - tell him we sent you!This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions

* "Pseudoscience" and Reverse Engineering: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney welcome Dr. Michael Egnor: author of "The Immortal Mind", a medical doctor, professor of neurosurgery at Stony Brook University, and a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute who's been a leading voice addressing intelligent design, the mind-brain relationship, and the limits of materialist explanations in science. * The Heart of the Matter: Listen in as Dr. Egnor explains how the assumption that the heart is a pump, (a design inference) is essential to analysis of the "Windkessel effect" and how the design of the circulatory system of the brain protects delicate microcirculation infrastructure from the powerful pumping force of the heart. * Hemispheres: Get the back story on a surgical procedure called the "hemispherectomy", and it's implications for the mind/body interface, including fascinating descriptions of how Penfield's study of seizures implies that reason, abstract thought and the will arise not in the brain, but elsewhere. * Flesh Versus Mind: Dr. Egnor reviews the thoughts of Aquinas, Plato, Ryle, Descartes, Aristotle and others regarding the mind and the body, and the compatibility of those thoughts with the best understanding of modern neuroscience. * The Savant: Hear Dr. Egnor comment on Bob Enyart's theory regarding the often amazing capabilities displayed by savants. * Soul, Spirit & Body: Listen to Fred, Doug & Dr. Egnor explore the nature of the body, soul, spirit relationship, and how Francis Crick proved that being smart does not necessarily make one wise, (check out quote number three)!

* "Pseudoscience" and Reverse Engineering: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney welcome Dr. Michael Egnor: author of "The Immortal Mind", a medical doctor, professor of neurosurgery at Stony Brook University, and a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute who's been a leading voice addressing intelligent design, the mind-brain relationship, and the limits of materialist explanations in science. * The Heart of the Matter: Listen in as Dr. Egnor explains how the assumption that the heart is a pump, (a design inference) is essential to analysis of the "Windkessel effect" and how the design of the circulatory system of the brain protects delicate microcirculation infrastructure from the powerful pumping force of the heart. * Hemispheres: Get the back story on a surgical procedure called the "hemispherectomy", and it's implications for the mind/body interface, including fascinating descriptions of how Penfield's study of seizures implies that reason, abstract thought and the will arise not in the brain, but elsewhere. * Flesh Versus Mind: Dr. Egnor reviews the thoughts of Aquinas, Plato, Ryle, Descartes, Aristotle and others regarding the mind and the body, and the compatibility of those thoughts with the best understanding of modern neuroscience. * The Savant: Hear Dr. Egnor comment on Bob Enyart's theory regarding the often amazing capabilities displayed by savants. * Soul, Spirit & Body: Listen to Fred, Doug & Dr. Egnor explore the nature of the body, soul, spirit relationship, and how Francis Crick proved that being smart does not necessarily make one wise, (check out quote number three)!

Thank you to BRITA for supporting the podcast, helping us keep our deep dives going, and, of course, keeping us hydrated! Check out BRITA here: ⁠⁠https://www.brita.com.au/turnonthetaste⁠/This episode is an exploration into how social media has changed who gets immortalised online and why we care to leave a digital legacy in the first place, featuring an interview with Mike's Mic!Timestamps:00:00 BRITA ad00:32 Intro5:00 Defining legacy & our interest in it8:50 Storytelling & legacy12:55 Celebrities, creators & legacy16:30 Digital legacies in the creator economy20:00 Mike's Mic interview34:42 ConclusionFind our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/ 

Join Monte & The Pharaoh as we honor two of the most legendary icons in entertainment history. Hulk Hogan – the immortal force of pro wrestling. Ozzy Osbourne – the Prince of Darkness and godfather of heavy metal. Their impact transcends generations, and their influence shaped pop culture forever. This is our heartfelt salute to two giants who redefined what it means to be larger than life. #HulkHogan #OzzyOsbourne #TributeShow #MonteAndThePharaoh #WrestlingLegends #RockLegends #PrinceOfDarkness #RealAmerican #IconsOfPopCulture #80sIcons #WWE #HeavyMetal #RespectToLegends

Story at-a-glance Used since 1406 CE in Chinese medicine, jiaogulan enhances stamina, lowers cholesterol, and supports metabolism, earning it the nickname “immortality herb” for its powerful benefits With an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) value eight times higher than green tea, jiaogulan protects against cellular damage by neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress, which are key factors in aging and chronic disease Jiaogulan activates 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), your body's energy switch, to enhance insulin sensitivity, block fat storage, and support cholesterol clearance — making it an effective ally in weight and blood sugar control This herb detoxifies the liver, improves circulation, and lowers inflammation through different flavor compounds, offering relief for conditions like fatty liver, high blood pressure, and chronic inflammation Studies show jiaogulan can shrink tumors, block cancer cell growth, and boost immunity — while sparing healthy tissue. Its natural compounds work across more than 30 cancer types, making it a promising adjunct therapy

Ozzy Osbourne has sadly passed away. In this heartfelt video, I reflect on the immense impact Ozzy had—not only on music, but on generations of fans around the world.This is a personal tribute, but it's also for you—the fans. Whether you discovered Black Sabbath through your parents, or found Ozzy's solo albums on your own journey, we all share something: a connection to an extraordinary artist who made us feel seen.I talk about my own memories growing up in Birmingham, the way Ozzy's music helped me through tough times, and why he meant so much to so many of us.Please feel free to share your thoughts and stories in the comments. I'll be compiling selected memories on the Now Spinning Magazine website to honour Ozzy's legacy.Rest in peace, Ozzy. You were never an ordinary man.Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

Our Summer 2025 series, Beside Still Waters, focuses on the places where creativity brings life into a world fatigued by brokenness and division. From jazz to Jane Austen and in between, this season we'll focus on the ways literature and the arts can refresh and challenge our inner lives—and connect us with the Creator of the good, the true, and the beautiful.In this episode, our focus is Jane Austen, and our guide is Karen Swallow Prior, one of our Trinity Forum Senior Fellows.Karen explores the faith-informed perspective on virtue that Austen's novels reflect:"Underneath the surface [Austen] is inviting us to look at our own interactions with one another, our own misperceptions, and misreadings, and I think that's really why her work has remained so endearing to us today; because she reveals the truths of our human condition that never change, and that we're always wrestling with."Jane Austen's world and concerns seem distant from ours. Yet across the centuries, she illuminates the importance of the seemingly mundane, and the path towards repaired and rightly ordered relationships. If this work resonates with you, consider joining the Trinity Forum community as a member, at ttf.org. This episode is drawn from an online conversation held in 2021. You can find the full video of this conversation here. And while you're here, please subscribe to this podcast.Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility,   by Jane AustenAmusing Ourselves to Death, by Neil PostmanPraying with Jane, by Rachel Dodge  Alasdair MacIntyreWilliam ShakespeareRelated Trinity Forum Readings:Pride and Prejudice, a Trinity Forum Reading by Jane AustenBulletins from Immortality, a Trinity Forum Reading by Emily DickinsonRevelation, a Trinity Forum Reading by Flannery O'Connor God's Grandeur , a Trinity Forum Reading by Gerard Manley Hopkins 

Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey At The Center Of The Sun 07/22/25In the style of what fictional Chief Of Staff to POTUS, Leo McGarry (played by the great, late John Spencer) once called “Big Block Of Cheese Day,” Jordan and Jeff have gathered up a whole slew of random Pittsburgh Penguins ‘news' items for YOU, the listener. And in the way that only your esteemed co-hosts can, these bits and pieces of chum are tossed into otherwise hockey-less Summer waters, tiding Yinz over until our next episode drops. Speaking of chum… don't sleep on the Labor Day weekend cinematic run of JAWS!Here's a rough guide for cueing up your preferred moments from today's episode:03:19 - Buttery Crispy Flake callback05:43 - Pittsburgh Penguins 2025-2026 regular season schedule discussed at length07:32 - Teasing our next couple episodes - we've got some great guests planned for you11:40 - Malone Family Foundation ran Warrior Hockey Camp this past Saturday12:55 - Anthony Mantha says his ACL tear is healing, will be ready for training camp15:02 - Ryan Graves, pylon.18:42 - How Penguins might play under HCDM, plus Mike Sullivan's legacy as it affects the same.22:40 - Hear info on Jordan and Jeff's upcoming Pittsburgh-area music gigs26:39 - Rutger McGroarty and Will Horcoff: Michigan homeys29:15 - Updates on 2025 GOAT League: Jeff as PA Announcer and postgame interviewerSpecial thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOFly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff TaylorOriginal theme and outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana played drums, Ashley Taylor sang.Email the Fly Penguins Fly team at:penspod@gmail.comShane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.To hire Shane for design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com - tell him we sent you!This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot SessionsHardboil by Blue Dot SessionsIn Passage by Blue Dot Sessions

Molly Jacobson talks to Dr. Robert Silver, a veterinarian and expert in medicinal mushrooms, about their potential benefits for dogs with cancer. Learn how mushrooms like turkey tail, reishi, and lion's mane boost immunity, support overall health, and even complement conventional treatments like chemotherapy and surgery.  Key Topics Covered:  Overview of the fungal kingdom and its diverse species  The role of beta-glucans and terpenes in mushrooms' medicinal effects  Why turkey tail is a must-have for dogs with cancer  Insights into mushroom cultivation and quality control for supplements  How mushrooms like reishi and lion's mane support the immune system and cognition  Your Voice Matters!   If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question.   Related Videos:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAgObIOhEMg  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-eGlk1KhUg   Related Links:  Our article on Medicinal Mushrooms: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/supplements/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/   American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine: https://www.acvbm.org/  Real Mushrooms: https://www.realmushrooms.com/  The Medicinal Magic of Functional Mushrooms continuing education webinar for veterinarians and vet techs: https://ce.dvm360.com/courses/the-medicinal-magic-of-functional-mushrooms-yijn  Chapters:  00:00 Introduction  00:30 - The Fascinating World of Mushrooms  01:15 - Medicinal Mushrooms vs. Toxic Mushrooms  02:30 - How Mushrooms Modulate Immune Responses  04:00 - The Role of Turkey Tail in Cancer Support  06:00 - Mushroom Cultivation and Quality Control  07:30 - Mycelium: The Hidden Network Beneath Forests  10:00 - Why Cooking Mushrooms Is Essential for Medicinal Use  13:00 - Beta-Glucans: The Secret Immune Boosters  15:30 - The Personality of Mushrooms: Matching Mushrooms to Needs  18:00 - Reishi: The Mushroom of Immortality  19:30 - Lion's Mane: Brain Support and More  21:00 - Tips for Choosing High-Quality Mushroom Supplements  23:00 - Mushrooms in Veterinary Cancer Care  25:30 - Turkey Tail and Maitake for Specific Cancers  27:45 - The Potential of Mushrooms in Post-Treatment Strategies  30:00 - Conclusion: Hope and Healing Through Mushrooms    Get to know Dr. Robert Silver: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/robert-silver-dvm/   For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you create an AI immortal version of yourself or loved ones?

Immortality lies not in the things you leave behind, but in the people your life has touched. Bible in A Year: Psalms 29-30 & Acts 23:1-15 

Send us a textHow might letting go open space for something new (and even different) to grow in your life?In this episode, co-hosts Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson, joined by season 4 guest, Dr. Paul Wang, explore how we move from the heat of transformation into grounded stillness — from fire to soil. Through their personal stories from Hawai‘i, Los Angeles, and the Galápagos, they reflect on navigating rapid change, embracing uncertainty, and trusting the slow process of adaptation.Dr. Paul shares Daoist wisdom on late summer's elemental shift, reminding us that fire's intensity naturally gives way to soil's stability. Together, they draw the Gratitude Blooming card for Forgiveness, sparking conversation about shedding what no longer serves and letting go with grace, not force.Whether you're in a season of growth, shedding, or simply holding steady, this episode offers grounded insight for finding balance, even in turbulent times.Meet us in person at our upcoming October Gratitude Blooming retreat at Belinda's newest retreat center on the Big Island of Hawaii — use promo code BIGTHANKS for 20% off.--- Create an intentional practice with your own Gratitude Blooming card deck, notecards, candle and much much more at our shop at www.gratitudeblooming.com. Learn more about our co-hosts and special guest for Season 4: Co-host Belinda Liu | Hestia Retreat Centers Co-host Omar Brownson | Trickster's Guide to Immortality on Substack Special Guest Dr. Paul Wang | The Dao CenterIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating and review. Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us grow. Share your thoughts and comments by emailing us at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We love hearing from our listeners!

In a candid and revealing interview, Sal Licata is joined by Mets legend David Wright on the eve of his number five retirement ceremony. Wright opens up about the emotional weight of the occasion, reflecting on his unparalleled connection with the Mets fanbase, his "once a Met, always a Met" philosophy, and the surreal feeling of joining iconic numbers in the rafters. From his earliest days in the majors to the 2015 World Series run and the challenging road back from injury, Wright shares heartfelt anecdotes and behind-the-scenes insights into a career defined by unwavering dedication and a profound bond with New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a candid and revealing interview, Sal Licata is joined by Mets legend David Wright on the eve of his number five retirement ceremony. Wright opens up about the emotional weight of the occasion, reflecting on his unparalleled connection with the Mets fanbase, his "once a Met, always a Met" philosophy, and the surreal feeling of joining iconic numbers in the rafters. From his earliest days in the majors to the 2015 World Series run and the challenging road back from injury, Wright shares heartfelt anecdotes and behind-the-scenes insights into a career defined by unwavering dedication and a profound bond with New York.

LESSON 199I Am Not A Body, I Am Free.Freedom must be impossible as long as you perceive a body as yourself. The body is a limit. Who would seek for freedom in a body looks for it where it can not be found. The mind can be made free when it no longer sees itself as in a body, firmly tied to it and sheltered by its presence. If this were the truth, the mind were vulnerable indeed!The mind that serves the Holy Spirit is unlimited forever, in all ways, beyond the laws of time and space, unbound by any preconceptions, and with strength and power to do whatever it is asked. Attack thoughts cannot enter such a mind, because it has been given to the Source of love, and fear can never enter in a mind that has attached itself to love. It rests in God. And who can be afraid who lives in Innocence, and only loves?It is essential for your progress in this course that you accept today's idea, and hold it very dear. Be not concerned that to the ego it is quite insane. The ego holds the body dear because it dwells in it, and lives united with the home that it has made. It is a part of the illusion that has sheltered it from being found illusory itself.Here does it hide, and here it can be seen as what it is. Declare your innocence and you are free. The body disappears, because you have no need of it except the need the Holy Spirit sees. For this, the body will appear as useful form for what the mind must do. It thus becomes a vehicle which helps forgiveness be extended to the all-inclusive goal that it must reach, according to God's plan.Cherish today's idea, and practice it today and every day. Make it a part of every practice period you take. There is no thought that will not gain thereby in power to help the world, and none which will not gain in added gifts to you as well. We sound the call of freedom round the world with this idea. And would you be exempt from the acceptance of the gifts you give?The Holy Spirit is the home of minds that seek for freedom. In Him they have found what they have sought. The body's purpose now is unambiguous. And it becomes perfect in the ability to serve an undivided goal. In conflict-free and unequivocal response to mind with but the thought of freedom as its goal, the body serves, and serves its purpose well. Without the power to enslave, it is a worthy servant of the freedom which the mind within the Holy Spirit seeks.Be free today. And carry freedom as your gift to those who still believe they are enslaved within a body. Be you free, so that the Holy Spirit can make use of your escape from bondage, to set free the many who perceive themselves as bound and helpless and afraid. Let love replace their fears through you. Accept salvation now, and give your mind to Him Who calls to you to make this gift to Him. For He would give you perfect freedom, perfect joy, and hope that finds its full accomplishment in God.You are God's Son. In immortality you live forever. Would you not return your mind to this? Then practice well the thought the Holy Spirit gives you for today. Your brothers stand released with you in it; the world is blessed along with you, God's Son will weep no more, and Heaven offers thanks for the increase of joy your practice brings even to it. And God Himself extends His Love and happiness each time you say:I am not a body. I am free.I hear the Voice That God has given me,And it is only This my mind obeys.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

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Greg talks about being thankful for John MacArthur's legacy, then he answers questions about the difference between covenant theology and dispensationalism and how to interpret NDEs where people claim to have met Jesus.   Topics: Commentary: Thankful for John MacArthur's Legacy (00:00) What's the difference between covenant theology and dispensationalism? (25:00) How should we interpret NDEs where people claim to have met Jesus? (46:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 12–13 in Atlanta, GA; October 17–18 in Seattle, WA; November 7–8 in Minneapolis, MN; February 20–21, 2026 in Dallas, TX; March 13–14, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA; April 24–25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem Christian Theology by Millard Erickson Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immortality by Gary Habermas and J.P. Moreland  

Welcome back to IndieQuest, a celebration of the indie and obscure! On this scorchin' summer episode we bring on special guest John of the Gaming in the Wild YouTube Channel and Podcast! We talk to John some about about his YouTube channel, and of course we ask him THE BIG QUESTION! After introductions we each place indie games on our ever growing list of Indie Game recommendations, The Quest Log. Then we read some community comments and submissions in The Campfire Chat segment. Thank you for listening and check out John's Podcast and YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/@gaminginthewildFollow John on BlueSky: @gaminginthewild.bsky.socialCheck out Josh's movie podcast: https://monthlymishap.buzzsprout.com/------------------------------------------Games talked about in the show (contains spoilers for the episode):----------------------------Ruffy and the Riverside, Kentucky Route Zero, Haste, Immortality, StarvadersSend us a text---------------------------------------------Leave us questions, comments, concerns, or feedback of any kind at our email indiequestpod@gmail.com or follow us on BlueSky @indiequestpod! Send us emails with topics, questions, suggestions, or indie game recommendations at indiequestpod@gmail.com! If you want to see the Quest Log go to indiequestpod.com! This will be updated as episodes are released, be wary though because it may contain spoilers for the episode! Follow our Hosts here:Steve on twitch - twitch.tv/BlinkoomJosh on BlueSky - @JoshLeslieSeth on BlueSky - @captaindrachmaYou want to comment on something we talk about on a podcast?! Check out the network's reddit!https://www.reddit.com/r/polymedia/Special thanks to the intro music artist CrossFrog and the cover artist for the show @d3ltari on Instagram.Support the show - We're a proud part of the Polymedia Network!www.polymedianetwork.com

Mario Lemieux's Hockey Clock 07/16/25Renewed media buzz has gathered steam around the potential reacquisition of the Pittsburgh Penguins by the Lemieux/Burkle/Morehouse ownership group. Kris Letang's summer workout videos have surfaced and they're - of course - completely insane and sweat-inducing. Erik Karlsson still seems somewhat un-trade-able, in spite of a significant increase in the NHL's salary cap. The Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs has been traded to your Pittsburgh Penguins - and it could be a game changer for the Pens: more on that NEXT episode.Special thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh's finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOFly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff TaylorOriginal theme and outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana played drums, Ashley Taylor sangShane Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.To hire Shane for design work: shanetaylordesigns@gmail.com - tell him Fly Penguins Fly sent you.This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Kid Kodi by Blue Dot SessionsHardboil by Blue Dot Sessions

This week, we start with Oasis and end in Silicon Valley, via Tír na nÓg. We're talking about the economics of not dying, and how tech billionaires are pouring billions into that dream. From Oasis belting Live Forever to Irish mythology's take on eternal youth, we ask: why are we so obsessed with dodging death? We explore the surreal story of Brian Johnson, the tech bro spending $2 million a year trying to reverse ageing. Vegan diet, 100 supplements a day, teenage blood transfusions… all in an effort to achieve his goal of slowing his biological clock by 7.5 months every year. Meanwhile, he's founded a Don't Die movement with Discord channels, Blueprint protocols, and longevity summits. We dig into the money behind it all: the anti-ageing industry is already worth $70 billion and is projected to hit $140 billion by 2034. Google's Calico Labs, Bezos's $3 billion bet on Altos Labs, and a biotech unicorn called Cambrian Bio (valued at $1.8 billion) are all racing to crack the longevity code. What kind of world are we building? Is this the new Tír na nÓg, a fantasy only for the rich? We imagine a world where ageing is optional… but only if you can afford it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE SOUL 05: All living, sentient beings are living souls, the souls of animals versus the souls of human beings, the souls of God, Christ, and celestial angels, and Eternality versus ImmortalitySend us a textSupport the showThank you for listening to our podcast!If you have any questions, subjects you would like to hear discussed, or feedback of any kind, you can contact us at:greengac@yahoo.com or through the links below, where you can find additional information about our work as well as other materials: Green Gospel Assembly Church – The Church that is Different (church website)

Our Summer 2025 series, Beside Still Waters, focuses on the places where creativity brings life into a world fatigued by brokenness and division. From jazz to Jane Austen and in between, this season we'll focus on the ways literature and the arts can refresh and challenge our inner lives—and connect us with the Creator of the good, the true, and the beautiful.How should we live faithfully within a world created to be good and beautiful, and yet everywhere marred by ugliness and injustice? Jazz vocalist and composer Ruth Naomi Floyd will guide us in bringing together music, creativity, and justice, and help us think about our roles in repairing, re-envisioning, and creating new places of beauty and flourishing:We know that art shapes and reshapes us and that it's there in the cross of Jesus, I believe, where beauty and violence collided and beauty won. And so that act of loving someone…purposely trying to love someone, especially those that seem or are viewed or deemed unlovable, is…directly connected and intrinsically connected to our art making.We hope you are encouraged by Ruth's artistic journey, as she helps us to find beauty in the midst of suffering, and to express love through creativity.This podcast is an edited version of an online conversation recorded in 2021. Watch the full video of the conversation here, and learn more about Ruth Naomi Floyd.Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:The Frederick Douglass Jazz WorksIt Was Good, Making Music to the Glory of God, by Ruth Naomi FloydThe Problem of Good, by Ruth Naomi FloydDr. John NunezToni MorrisonMartin Luther King Jr.Vincent van GoghHans Christian AndersenMiles DavisFrancis SchaefferJoshua StamperRelated Trinity Forum Readings:A Narrative of the Life of Frederick DouglassLetters from Vincent van GoghLetter from Birmingham Jail, by Martin Luther King Jr.Revelation, by Flannery O'ConnorBulletins from Immortality, by Emily DickinsonRelated Conversations:A New Year With The Word with Malcolm GuiteTo listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcast and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help make content like this possible, join the Trinity Forum Society

What if death isn't inevitable but a solvable problem? This episode explores how biohacking is reshaping our understanding of mortality, legacy, and the limits of human performance. You'll learn why some of today's top thinkers are treating longevity as both a science and a spiritual movement, and how this shift affects your brain, your mitochondria, and your entire approach to life. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with philosopher and best-selling author Dr. Stephen Cave, Director of the Institute for Technology and Humanity at the University of Cambridge. With decades of expertise studying death, immortality, and ethics, Dr. Cave brings a rare depth of insight into how our desire to live longer intersects with neuroplasticity, supplements, and even nootropics. Together, they unpack the four universal immortality narratives, the dangers of mind uploading, and why AI might become humanity's next god or destroyer. You'll discover how legacy, ego, functional medicine, and even fasting and ketosis play into our fear of death. The conversation also dives into the deeper psychological and societal consequences of radical life extension, and what happens when biohacking crosses into belief. This episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about hacking longevity, brain optimization, metabolism, and building a future where living to 180 isn't science fiction. You'll also hear surprising thoughts on Danger Coffee, RFK, sleep optimization, and how to approach mortality using the Smarter Not Harder mindset. You'll Learn: • Why all technology is a form of life extension • How ego and boredom threaten longevity more than disease • The real dangers of digital immortality and uploading consciousness • Why procrastination could be the enemy of eternal life • How to balance transhumanist tech with human values • The surprising connection between cold therapy, supplements, and meaning Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. SPONSORS: Puori | Head to http://puori.com/dave for 20% off, including subscriptions. Timeline | Head to https://www.timeline.com/dave to get 10% off your first order. Our Place | Head to https://fromourplace.com/ and use the code DAVE for 10% off your order. Resources: • Dave Asprey's New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • Stephen's Website: https://www.ith.cam.ac.uk/staff/stephen-cave • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey's Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 Trailer • 01:09 Intro • 01:39 Life Extension Challenges • 02:05 Boredom and Mental Health • 04:28 Immortality vs. Enlightenment • 06:21 Death's Role in Civilization • 09:06 Life Stages and Aging • 10:41 Global Immortality Narratives • 15:50 Personal Takes on Immortality • 20:46 Biohacking and Longevity • 28:43 Transhumanism Today • 31:00 Techno-Utopianism and Happiness • 32:20 Wealth and Fulfillment • 32:54 Purpose and Meaning • 34:00 Legacy and Death • 36:33 Near-Death and Mortality • 37:52 Time and Procrastination • 42:00 AI and Human Future • 45:56 Ethics of Life Extension • 50:35 Autonomy and Mortality • 52:35 Dangerous Ideas in Longevity • 55:53 Advice for the Young See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back to our regularly-scheduled Disintegrator programming! We've been hard at work on our book (buy it, wtf!) but have a number of killer episodes queued up for release.Émile P. Torres is a philosopher of the end times. You'll most likely associate their name (and that of collaborator Timnit Gebru) with developing the acronym TESCREAL, a grab-bag of ideologies that undergird the romance between venture capital and Silicon Valley. We strongly recommend their podcast Dystopia Now! (w/ Kate Willett) and their newest book Human Extinction: A History of the Science and Ethics of Annihilation.The T in TESCREAL is 'transhumanism,' a frequent topic of the pod, which tends to mean an application of technology to human bodies and in such a way that allows humans to transcend human limitations (e.g. speed, efficiency, senses, mortality). From there, the rest of the ideologies follow from a relationship between the human and its 'rationalized' extensibility through technology: E (extropianism), S (singularitarianism), C (cosmism), R (rationalism), EA (effective altriusim), and L (longtermism). Here's a gentle and clean explainer of all of the above. In this episode, we talk extensively about some elements that aren't actively represented in TESCREAL but sit beneath it: accelerationism, extinction-neutrality, and left-adjacent positions with respect to both (e.g. l/acc, xenofeminism, ahumanism -- this episode might pair really nicely with our interview with Patricia MacCormack for this very reason).

n the early 1900s, there was no such thing as a consecutive games streak, because nobody followed it. Until a man named Al Munro Elias brought the statistic into the public consciousness. Even then, few players actively chose to pursue the streak. So of all the people to attempt this feat, of all the people to do what no one else had come close to doing after Lou Gehrig, why Cal Ripken Jr? In this episode, I try to get to the bottom of this question.

To live forever. That has been the goal of many a man throughout history...

To live forever. That has been the goal of many a man throughout history...

, Journey with me to the cosmos and step into your godly immortality

Grab your consent forms (but don't sign them yet) and your government-issued fetal monitoring bracelet, because today we're getting a broader understanding of what happens when people aren't treated like people but like data, vessels, and experiments. The body keeps the score- even when it's for medical horror stories. From Adriana Smith, kept alive against her will to serve as a human incubator under Georgia's abortion laws, to Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were stolen, immortalized, and monetized without her knowledge or family's consent, this episode unpacks the long, horrifying legacy of unethical medical research in America. We'll walk through the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, the Holmesburg Prison experiments, the HIV-tainted blood scandal that infected kids like Ryan White, while the government spent more money on the Tylenol murders than AIDS research. And this isn't ancient history, it's happening today- not just with Adriana Smith, or Terri Schiavo as a human prop before her but with forced sterilizations, CRISPR babies, and what happens when “the greater good” doesn't include you. This isn't an anti-science episode. I'm pro-science, but not when the most marganilzed among us have to die for it. And in a world where women, people of color, and the poor are still being used, sometimes even after death- it's more important than ever to ask: Who gets to be a patient? And who's just a test subject?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.

“Those moments of connection when you can have them with people who seem so different from you on the outside, I really do think that it braids a level of connectiveness and empathy, and it is much harder to harden your heart.” — Gayle FormanWhat does it mean to rise to the occasion, not once, but over and over again? Sometimes it means reckoning with grief. Other times it means stumbling forward, messing up, and trying again. And sometimes it means simply showing up, imperfect, but still trying to be better.Gayle Forman is the bestselling author of If I Stay, Frankie & Bug, Not Nothing, Afterlife and more. Whether it's Mia in If I Stay, Alex in Not Nothing, or Amber in Afterlife, her characters often walk a jagged path toward healing, falling short, trying again, and inching closer to the people they hope to become.In this episode, Gayle talks about growing up as a self-described “odd duck,” the Ramona books that shaped her childhood and parenting, and the formative years she spent traveling solo. She opens up about why she is so drawn to flawed characters and how fiction became a way to survive grief and stay connected to the people she has lost.***For her reading challenge, Flawed, Gayle is going to bat for the prickly, messy, not-here-to-be-liked protagonists. She points out that kids are used to reading about heroes, but it can be just as powerful, maybe even more so, to read about characters who fall short and grow anyway. Peruse selected titles and Gayle's full reading challenge for free at thereadingculturepod.com/gayle-forman.This week's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Lori Shallio, media specialist at Heritage Intermediate School in Middlebury, Indiana. She shares how a Hot Ones-style challenge involving her principal and spicy nuggets helped students smash their community reading goal.Show ChaptersChapter 1: What We CarryChapter 2: Odd DucksChapter 3: Top School, Bottom MarksChapter 4: Beezus and RamonaChapter 5: University of LifeChapter 6: What We ShareChapter 7: Mind the GapChapter 8: Embrace ItChapter 9: Rise to the OccasionChapter 10: Reading ChallengeChapter 11: Beanstack Featured LibrarianLinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupFollow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Gayle FormanGayle Forman InstagramBeezus and RamonaCountesthorpe AcademyIf I Stay (film)Sassy MagazineYom KippurBeanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureJordan Lloyd BookeyHost and Production CreditsHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducers: Mel Webb and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

The Author Events Series presents Mike Sielski  | Magic in the Air REGISTER In Conversation with Buzz Bissinger The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in America, can be traced through one powerful act on the court: the slam dunk. The dunk's history is the story of a sport and a country changed by the most dominant act in basketball, and it makes Magic in the Air a rollicking and insightful piece of narrative history and a surefire classic of sports literature. When basketball was the province of white men, the dunk acted as a revolutionary agent, a tool for players like Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to transform the sport into a Black man's game. The dunk has since been an expression of Black culture amid the righteous upheaval of the civil-rights movement, of the threat that Black people were considered to be to the establishment. It was banned from college basketball for nearly a decade--an attempt to squash the individual expression and athleticism that characterized the sport in America's cities and on its playgrounds. The dunk nevertheless bubbled up to basketball's highest levels. From Julius Erving to Michael Jordan to the high flyers of the 21st century, the dunk has been a key mechanism for growing the NBA into a global goliath. Drawing on deep reporting and dozens of interviews with players, coaches, and other hoops experts, Magic in the Air brings to life the tale of the dunk while balancing sharp socio-racial history and commentary with a romp through American sports and culture. There's never been a basketball book quite like it. MIKE SIELSKI is a columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer and the author of four books. The Associated Press Sports Editors voted him the country's top sports columnist in 2015, and his previous book, The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality, was published in 2022. Sielski lives in Bucks County, Pa., with his wife and two sons. Buzz Bissinger is among the nation's most honored and distinguished writers. A native of New York City, Buzz is the winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the Livingston Award, the American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award and the National Headliners Award, among others. He also was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University. He is the author of the highly acclaimed nonfiction books: Friday Night Lights, A Prayer for the City, Three Nights in August, Shooting Stars and Father's Day. The 2024/25 Author Events Series is presented by Comcast. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. All tickets are non-refundable. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night! The views expressed by the authors and moderators are strictly their own and do not represent the opinions of the Free Library of Philadelphia or its employees. (recorded 4/29/2025)

It's time for our overview of Peter Capaldi's Second Season. The Doctor says goodbye to Clara and hello to the Hybrid Prophecy. Join us as we discuss Doctor Who Season 8 It's Peter Capaldi's second season, and it's filled with Hybrid theories, Daleks, Immortality, Zygons, and lots of two-part episodes. Here is our discussion on ...

On this week in the Wrap Party, Zeth and Jake are talking about becoming immortal on the big screen, discussing music and movie recommendations inspired by the late, great Bruce Lee, and responding to your messages about everything from Will Smith to David Lynch.  Next week, get ready for our episode on porn star John Holmes and the infamous Wonderland Murders. In the meantime, Zeth and Jake want to hear from you. What are you watching and listening to? What did you think of the Bruce Lee episode? Join the party and give us your recs and reviews! Call or text (617) 906-6638, email disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or reach out on socials @disgracelandpod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices