Podcasts about improvised

If you're a new CTE teacher, there's one phrase you can't escape—build relationships. That advice might be plastered across every teaching group and comment thread, but let's be honest: just building relationships isn't enough in a real secondary classroom. If you've ever thought, “There must be something more,” you're not alone. This episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast with host Khristen Massic tackles exactly why relationships alone won't cut it for career technical education teachers managing multiple preps and hands-on classrooms.Here's the common pitfall: everyone tells you to focus on connecting with students. And sure, students do learn better when they feel known and safe. But what nobody is saying out loud? Relationships by themselves aren't enough to keep kids coming back, especially in a CTE classroom where structure matters just as much as trust. Think about it—if your lesson turns into endless games or filler time, students remember having fun, but they'll also remember not learning enough to sign up for your next course. That's a real consequence, and it's usually the elephant in the room nobody wants to admit.Let's get specific. There's a story in this episode about a newer teacher who had all the right instincts—students loved them, there was great energy, and the classroom was buzzing. The teacher designed a hands-on lesson using Frisbees to teach aerodynamics, a move that made the content stick for students. But after a while, the Frisbee activity lost its connection to learning—students were just playing Frisbee. The structure slipped, and over time, that eroded the value for the students. The result? Even kids who loved the teacher didn't sign up for higher-level courses. Not because the teacher didn't care, but because it stopped feeling like they were learning.Here's the better way: relationships thrive on structure, not the other way around. Host Khristen Massic lays it out—students are perceptive. They know when a class has direction and when it's just running on improvisation. Structure in your classroom is what frees students to relax, connect, and actually engage with content. That's how you create a repeatable experience where students trust you and feel challenged.So what does “instructional structure” look like for a CTE teacher with multiple preps? It's not about rigid scripts or robbing your class of spontaneity. Think in terms of a repeatable lesson flow. Khristen Massic recommends a three-part sequence: students encounter something new, they get to practice it, and then they produce something with it. When your lessons follow this kind of consistent shape, you can stop worrying about empty minutes or what comes next—because you already know.That brings us to another game-changer: classroom routines. Secondary classrooms thrive on patterns, not surprises. What's your opener? What do students do if they finish early? How do you pivot gracefully when a lesson runs short? These aren't just minor details—they're what keep your day from spiraling into that dreaded “now what” moment. Having a flexible, low-prep backup activity can be a lifesaver, but it has to connect to your class purpose, not just kill time.This is especially important for industry pros coming into the classroom for the first time. Knowing your content isn't the same as knowing how to structure learning. If you “know your content cold” but haven't built up teaching systems, you'll end up improvising and—eventually—filling time instead of moving students forward. Improvised lessons without architecture turn into filler, fast. And filler erodes trust and engagement, no matter how positive your relationships might seem on the surface.If you're a multi-prep CTE teacher walking into your first— or even your fifth—year, and you're craving more than just that overused relationship-building advice, this episode is for you. Host Khristen Massic breaks down teacher tips and strategies that actually move the needle: planning systems, instructional structure, routines, and a mindset that values connection through clarity. Your students don't just want a fun room—they want to actually learn something that makes them sign up for your next course.Stop settling for platitudes. Start designing secondary classroom routines that support authentic connection, sustainable engagement, and real learning that sticks. Building structure isn't cold or impersonal; it's what keeps your classroom relationships vibrant and your practice grounded—even when you're juggling a million preps at once.Ready to choose structure and connection over chaos and filler? Let's stop reinventing the wheel every class period—secondary teachers deserve more than that.Go teach like you've got nothing to lose—because your students have everything to gain.Too many preps and not enough time? Let's make your planning period actually work for you.Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab here: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/unit/?ref=podcastPlanning for the next school year? If your day is organized by class period, your planning calendar should be too. Grab my Editable Class Period Calendar here: https://khristenmassic.com/secondarycalendarpodGet the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/resetShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.

"Improvised violin input triggers and guides various drone instruments that are all generated from either the violin input, or from the Cities and Memory "Italy Po Delta" field recording. Submitted audio is a frozen excerpt of an ever-evolving soundscape that responds to the violin input." Po Delta waves in Italy reimagined by Jeremy Sklad (rtfct).

This month’s podcast features onewayness, from Erie, PA. It was recorded mid-way through a ten day tour of New York and New England that we did in April 2026. I met Adam (onewayness) over a decade ago, near the beginning of my journey into more abstract musics. We’ve seen each other on occasion since then, … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 134 with onewayness →

Blogging on the road is pretty easy, but podcasting from the road is a different story. In this episode, we'll talk about how. (01:12) - Internet issues(05:39) - Microphone issues(14:27) - Improvised laptop stands(19:38) - Lighting issues (dark hotel rooms, cars, etc.)Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie YoderMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast NetworkFrequent Miler Beginner's Guidehttps://frequentmiler.com/start-here/

Wounded by betrayal, our heroes prepare to break into Pyram's hidden compound. Of course, they have to find it first... Portions of the materials are the copyrights and trademarks of Paradox Interactive AB, and are used with permission. All rights reserved. For more information please visit worldofdarkness.com.

This week, our friends Mike Castle and Chris Martin join us for our inaugural IW Notable Sound and Film Warehouse discussion, foodstuff advertising, and name doppelgängers. Mike Castle would like to plug Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness and Misrepresented and recommends polite smiling. Chris Martin would like to plug Ain't It Footy and his live dates and recommends Percy Pigs And finally Dave is on Bluesky! Find us on Instagram! Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFun HQ in Downtown LA, and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher. Join the MaxFun fam: maximumfun.org/join Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinwaters

Erik and Anthony dive into the best throws from Josh Allen in 2025-26!buffalobills #nfl #joshallen▶️ Hit subscribe for weekly X's & O's film sessions!

Ever needed life advice… but make it chaotic AND musical?In this episode, Ariel, Pappu, Aryn, Happy, and Kara dive into a wild Reddit thread asking for advice—and of course, hindi lang tayo magbibigay ng opinion… we take it to the next level.After breaking down the problem, Pappu drops a beat as our resident DJ—and everyone has to RAP their advice. Yes. Improvised.Listen now and tell us… sino ang may best advice rap?

This week, Aebhric O'Kelly is joined by William Krupa, who recently graduated from the MSc Austere Critical Care programme. They discuss wilderness medicine, tactical medicine education, prolonged field care, and his experience completing the MSc in Austere Critical Care at the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine Foundation.William shares his journey from infantry soldier to paramedic educator, discusses teaching Wilderness First Responder (WFR) programmes, reflects on attending the Medicine in the Mediterranean Conference in Malta, and provides an overview of his MSc thesis on austere mechanical ventilation using portable oxygen concentrators and closed-circuit systems.This episode explores how austere medicine education can reinvigorate clinicians, improve critical thinking, and bridge the gap between theory and operational practice. Chapters00:00 – Introduction to the episode and guest welcome00:41 – William's current work in paramedicine, wilderness medicine, and tactical medicine education01:20 – Military background and transition into medicine02:30 – Repeating EMT training after military service03:53 – Why repeated teaching improves clinicians and educators05:07 – The value of teaching Wilderness First Responder (WFR) courses07:22 – Deep dives into improvised medicine during longer wilderness courses07:55 – The history of CoROM and how WFR led to degree programmes09:33 – William's first trip to Malta for APUS and ICARE10:20 – Scenario-based learning and hands-on education at CoROM11:34 – The realism of the ICARE moulage and burn simulations14:05 – Medicine in the Mediterranean Conference experience14:51 – Ukraine battlefield medicine workshop and WPC certification15:40 – Graduation and earning the MSc in Austere Critical Care16:14 – Publishing research and future doctoral plans17:18 – Why William chose the MSc in Austere Critical Care19:23 – What makes CoROM different from other critical care programmes22:16 – Mentorship from MD-PhD faculty and practical education26:08 – William's MSc thesis on austere mechanical ventilation27:39 – Using oxygen concentrators and closed-circuit systems in austere care29:28 – Research discussion: dual oxygen concentrators and FiO₂ optimisation31:15 – Challenges during the MSc programme33:32 – How the MSc changed William's clinical practice34:44 – Suggestions for future development of the MSc programme36:47 – Teaching WFR in Utah with Black Swan and Human Path39:01 – Achieving Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM)41:08 – Why wilderness fellowships carry professional value43:46 – Advice for new medics entering austere medicine45:11 – Closing remarks and congratulations Key Topics • Wilderness medicine education • WMS FAWM • Tactical medicine and TC3 instruction • Prolonged Field Care (PFC) • Austere Critical Care education • Scenario-based simulation training • Improvised medicine • Mechanical ventilation in austere environments • Oxygen conservation strategies • Wilderness medicine fellowships • Medical education mentorship • International austere medicine collaboration Key Takeaways• Scenario-based education improves retention and operational performance. • Wilderness medicine often reignites clinicians' passion for medicine. • Austere medicine requires adaptability rather than dependence on resources. • International collaboration broadens clinical understanding and perspective. • Practical mentorship from operational clinicians is critical in advanced education. • Mechanical ventilation in austere environments may be feasible with low-resource systems. • Long-form wilderness courses allow deeper exploration of improvised medicine concepts. • Continuous learning is essential for clinicians operating in remote and austere environments.

This month’s podcast welcomes back Andy Rinehart! Andy first appeared on the podcast over a decade ago(!!) (here on ESP #10) And he has been part of several of the live podcasts, but we haven’t done a studio session since that first one. Well he’s finally back, this time performing with processed piano sounds of … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 133: Pianophonics with Andy Rinehart →

Join me Saturday 4/25 for the Rosicrucian Astrology LIMINALSTREAM where I investigate the order's 1922 manual and compare current and natal transits:  https://www.youtube.com/live/zP5cCmYc5Dg?si=dXuoCz2kkRd2B78Q EDIT: AUDIO has been updated with a better mix--the intro monologue was recorded in a hushed rush during a late night somnambulant AirBnB stay, so better mixing was required! ∴∴∴∴ Transubstantiation of The Sacred Antenna & Traveling Temple This Aries stellium (re)birthed the long-divergent livestream faction of WE THE HALLOWED's broadckast & mutlimedia grimoire, PRAGMAGICK, long-dubbed and too-long-dormant: the LIMINALSTREAM. To be honest, I'm in sort of a crucible. My constant fight for time, energy, captial and time-energy capital to maintain the consistent output of projects such as We The Hallowed, Pragmagick, new albums and performances, micro-publishing Somatick Magicks for Patrons--all of it has had to be under dire review due to my stasis of having to work away from home just to maintain a home I'm rarely in. It's dire, drab, disheartening and all around heavy that the fight for supreme artistry in the face of a megalithic capitalist undertow seems both ever so necessary yet ever so unnoticed. The cost of running this site, let alone all the channels of which to create our arts without much qualms, if any really, or monetary issuance has proven to be an insurmountable affair as is. But I refuse to buckle or bribe or barter with the great machine, and have taken the heavy toll and burden to internalize why financial independence isn't afforded from these ventures alone. That probably isn't healthy either, yet I persist. After wilderness years spent toiling and tinkering with ways to charge the current, it has become all-too apparent that the livestream's capabilities of creating wholly intentional transmissions and 'third spaces' of performance, sermon and vexation without appeasing rent-mad venues, other people's intentions or allowance of artificial intelligence slop could nominally be achieved through the art magick adherence to the liminalstream transmission. And what better to initiate a new experimental era of a wide-spectrum of dipsatches than under this excitingly rare fire stellium currently transiting? Due to my increasingly laborious schedule largely spent away from the Dimming Room, it became all too apparent that my way through with keeping consistent tithes to ongoing projects, lifting connected artists and We The Hallowed haunts, and growing the burgeoning patreon base to hopefully one day not need to suffer so much survival in this monolithic capitalist nightmare structure, allow the liminalstream a wonderful spectrum of highly intentional, heavily produced to topic based, low-tech dispatches from the sacred antenna of the PRAGMAGICK broadckast current. Last week, I attempted a DIMMING ROOM dispatch that revealed a longtime telepathetic annoyance of an unwitting poltergheiszt, then streamed from the phone as I picked up the pieces and worked through this newfound revelation: https://www.youtube.com/live/xS6oqrlU6Gs?si=kao6bJ6LGBrtUhJ0 https://youtube.com/live/xS6oqrlU6Gs?feature=share Here, the attempted live ritual using a spiritbox and the in-room projections audio triggered of custom footage was finally due to to be shared with the world. The thesis and experimentation behind the scenes has long toiled with ways to imbue the communion with multi-sensory transmissions. This nominal release of the ritual where the objective was to contact LITTLE WIND (or more formally Z the Redreamer) concerning the intentions of this new era and current cosmick transits would not happen, however. For no discernable reason I was run ragged with technical issues throughout the premiere that I still have no calcuable way to avoid in the future, nor way to discern much of why two separate computers used for streaming fell due to never-before-seen internal errors, let alone the spiritbox actually breaking right after I had recovered the stream and was ready to push on! Alas, so many lessons learned that stream, one of which is that trying a huge array of objectives within one stream is not only suboptimal tech wise, but performance and demeanor-wise as acting host, producer and performer is far too hectic oversee whilst allowing the artistic heteronym to control this vehicle performing musick, initiate meditative videomancy sessions and tap into the gibber-gabber needed to monologue to an audience concerning all the intentions therein! Not only were there obscure and completely unfounded tech issues on the digital plane, but in the physical my spirit box literally broke right before the ritual tells me that I was radiating an unseen reckless energy like statick discharge from ungrounded finger tips. You see, this is a long-storied issue with my performances, and another reason I'm attempting to get the sea legs of confident performance through these liminalstreams; I know I'm radiating, emanating, manifesting a nervous energy that is poisonous to electrical currents. Intuitively, I know it's me. If only I had performed the intended current cleanse at the top of the show and rested my gheiszt a bit before spelunking into a deluge of wild sessions within one stream! So through wincing and frustrated tears I soldiered on and concluded with a makeshift altar/Dimming Room Current Cleanse to ward off whatever bad ghost juju projected from my unwitting self (or, for safety sake, some banishing of outside dark dudes too) with a musical saw bowed through effects and guitar pedals. Improvised magick is potent magick! https://youtu.be/2FQEUi8heVc?si=nTxikN2_zL6Q4M30 https://youtu.be/2FQEUi8heVc But all and all, as an induction ceremony to a new era of output, the liminalstream did it's job. The revelation of the nega-statik gheiszt that my intensity and anxiety unwittingly releases that has long caused obscure tech issues for my performances, alone, is worth the price of admittance. This very ex/o/rcise of the weekly liminalstream dispatches can help correct such energy diversions; and since, they've only gotten better if not more focused. It's this sort of deep, revelatory moment that makes the liminalstream so worthwhile to me as practitioner, aside from the usual experimental fare and art hexorcism the transmissions can dutifully provide. The next day, calm and collected and willing to show the lowtech side of the liminalstream spectrum, I went live as I repaired the spiritbox and discussed these revelations: https://www.youtube.com/live/eiGFmZKa-JA?si=Whq468SJtz9-GbEI https://youtube.com/live/eiGFmZKa-JA?feature=share This also introduced a rubric and schema to bookend the LIMINALSTREAM so that no-matter where it is dispatched, or the amount of production and featured topic, a sinew can bind and ordain the transmissions within the Liminalstream current: Each stream is construkted either behind the scenes prior, or during the stream itself, with the Divergent Magick Grimoire - this helps the anarchic contents find footing within a ritual schema and operating procedure whilst also keeping the expected torrential innards a little more approachable. It also bestows the title of each Rite as the title of each LIMINALSTREAM. Perhaps I can also utilize the Divergent Magick Online Rite Builder when the hard or paperback copy is not on hand, thus allowing viewers to peer into the process. In turn, each liminalstream that doesn't so much have a presupposed theme or even thumbnail artwork will utilize the DISRUPTION GENERATOR to reveal a divinatory theme and its respective image (Such as the title/artwork for the stream above has). This allows for two thirds of We The Hallowed's scripture troikatych (or threefold equation) to be continually charged and investigated while the newly formulated 'Tethers', or We The Hallowed connective ethos, is formulated for publishing. The finalizing of the 'TETHERS', in turn, will be a reoccuring and intermittent topic for future LIMINALSTREAMS as I have clued Patrons in on the formulation of this anarchic multimedia magickal collective's synthesis exalted within construction of The Tethers. PROSPEKTRE CURRENT COMMUNION: A SPIRITBOX/VIDEOMANCY RITUAL Session truly begins around 7 minutes in: https://www.youtube.com/live/dJlciIS6ywE?si=j39K1uYgM3Jf9WjC Around dawn, pacific time, I performed a “liminalstream” (public art magick ritual via Pragmagick youtube channel) showcasing a grounding-yet-road-opening initiatory Hauntomancy Ritual for this cosmick stellium that happens to be shuffling in my eighth house (if the natal chart birth time I've reverse-engineered is correct, of course.) I'm utilizing similar schema from my PROSPECTRE (sic) RITUAL by incorporating rubric from Listening Post Alpha (the solo “Estes Method” akin Spirit Box communion and the paramount and illucidating ALW Cipher Decoding post-session) yet not with audiomancy as I had previously interjected, but with hypnagogic inducing projections (think technicolor Dream Machine ala Gysin & Burroughs) of deeply intentional imagery (analog photography from dear friend and collaborator that adorned the ALGOL series of original musick I've recently released—who's New Mexican property holds a unique opportunity in our future) casted as in-room videomancy all captured by a VHS camcorder & analog dirty video mixer triggered by the Spiritbox transmissions. Stay tuned for decoding a deeper insight on what, or whom, came through. The ritual is not complete until the LISTENING POST ALPHA rubric of decoding using the ALW Cipher is drafted as a report. This may be a Patreon stream, specifically, while utilizing the public Liminalstream current to continue my weekly dispatches across a wide spektrum of production, focus and theme. Conversing with the spirit box for this new era using transmission triggered and live analog mixed/painted videomancy of custom footage and Logan Ford's analog photography (that accompanied Revelator Rosz's  ALGOL I) to create a hypnagogic rhythmic technicolor atmosphere projected in room for immersive communion (somewhat partially akin to the Brion Gysin & William S. Burroughs Dream Machine experiments) Hauntomancy / Videomancy Aspekts: This communion was initiated with the ultraterrestrial known as Z the REDREAMER (or more colloquially, Little Wind) who was introduced through Listening Post Alpha sessions. The being's identity is purely speculation, but has often hinted that they may be the supraself or temporally displaced self-spektre of Revelator Rosz. https://keatsross.substack.com/p/haunt-of-the-aspectre-haunt-manual Videomancy exalted Dimming Room truly 'DIMS THE TZIM-TZUM': https://wethehallowed.org/audiomancy-videocast/https://keatsross.substack.com/p/salvo-siempre-salvo-haunt-manual : Using custom footage casted and mixed with dead tech necromancy as time engines (60's B&W Cathode Tube Amp Camera, VHS Camcorder as main camera, 90's panasonic analog video mixer and other thought obsolete talismanik devices with unfinished business finally realized with new applications. By triggering footage containing analog photography taken by Logan Ford of New Mexico, a possible future is also charged and tickled with each transmission shift. By incorporating seemingly aimless B-Roll captured in this timeline, the dirty analog mix and photography gusts both anchors and peers at linear maybes.https://keatsross.substack.com/p/engram-eclipse-ellipses Dead Tech Necromancy will eventually showcase on the @hauntomancer channelhttps://keatsross.substack.com/p/hauntomancy-in-practice-vhspektres STAY TUNED FOR THE TRANSMISSION DECODE USING THE ALW CIPHER AND FURTHER REVELATIONS... This stream was made possible by https://wethehallowed.org Support the new musick and listen to the fully owned version at https://wethehallowed.org/eco-aspektre Future weekly streams will be topic based, can and will be casted from foreign places, share and investigate works, house in-camera and live guests, and so on. This week, at least for Patrons if not publicly as well, I plan on streaming from a work trip as this rhythm is my new normal. And this new normal is hectic, lonely, uncomfortable and all-too insurmountable if not married with artistic and psycho-spiritual insight. So let the Liminalstream be the anchor to an otherwise rough scape forward. As I finalize the official summation and primer of Hauntomancy with the Spektrivium, codify We The Hallowed's metaphysical tenets and machinations with the updated Tethers, publish and create Somatick media releases in physical formats, and continue the musickal hexorcisms as Revelator Rosz and Dakota Slim, there could be no better, egalitarian and approachable transmission than that of the art magick livestream, or liminalstream.  This month will see the release of the ALGOL hexkassette, a 90 minute collection of the Algol musickal series collected, with rarieties, thus far, for PATRONS and Somatick subscribers. Consider signing up to be privy to all dispatches, behind the scenes work, discord 'DIMMING HOURS' or "office hours" where we can work on our projects together, and so much more. Over 666 posts containing patreon only interviews, livestreams, full albums, and more! Become a patron and support the artgasms! https://patreon.com/pragmagick Now with the technical tenacity and callouses chapped via the experiential wilderness years surfing madcap witchery with unseen syncopation, let us remain constant in our broadckast and dispatch no matter where our bodies lay! All footage is custom and filmed by REVELATOR ROSZ via vhs, hi-8 or CCCD cameras unless it is found footage and old cinema transformed and acknowledged.follow on twitch:https://twitch.tv/pragmagickhttps://instagram.com/pragmagick_cast   This stream was ordained and administered using the DIVERGENT MAGICK GRIMOIRE and schema. You too can use it to construkt and deconstrukt your own anarchic art magicks:https://wethehallowed.org/divergent-magick-grimoire HAUNT ON Major thanks to the Patrons who make my art possible: All art is genuinely made possible by the Patrons of WE THE HALLOWED and affiliated media magicks. Major thanks to Eric J. Millar & Joel Hatmaker for the long partnership and support of WE THE HALLOWED and its website, among other things. Major thanks, in no particular order, to Temple of Babalon Choronzon (Bobby, Leah, Stashia & Groucho), Frater Perseus, Austin Atchley, Jeremy Bowlin, Kenned Doll, MetemPsychotic, Saroth The Mage, Lya & Azure Edwards, JJ Reine De Blanc, Jenny Rocky, Elena SorcerersHomie, Alex Leadbetter, Lynz Pinzer, Bibi, CW Chanter, Jonicide, Jilly Beans, Corrie Anne, Spooky, Vanessa Sinclair, Carl Abrahamsson, Tony Davis, Arnemancy, Brittany Brown, Veruca Galt and you, dear ghost, for your ongoing support. 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In this episode of the PFC Podcast, Dennis is joined by Dr. Brigham Au — 10-year orthopedic trauma surgeon, former Parkland trauma faculty, and fellowship-trained at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute — for a no-fluff masterclass on pelvic fractures. From high-energy MVCs and falls to sneaky low-energy geriatric injuries, Dr. Au breaks down exactly what matters in the prehospital/prolonged field care environment: stability, pain control, binders, and what actually saves lives.Whether you're a combat medic, critical care paramedic, or wilderness provider, this is the episode that turns pelvic fractures from “scary” to “manageable.”TakeawaysPhysical exam beats imaging every time in the field — Gross manipulation is overrated; gentle leg positioning and pain response tell you more than you think.Pelvic binders WORK. Institutional protocols using them early cut mortality in half. Stop quoting tiny European studies — read the full papers.Simple field hack: Pull both ankles together, internally rotate, and secure the legs (sheet, belt, ACE wrap, buddy-tape style). Uses the good leg to splint the bad one and dramatically cuts pain during movement.Don't hesitate — if you even suspect an unstable pelvis (or the patient is hemodynamically unstable), slap the binder on tight over the greater trochanters. Life > skin necrosis in the first 24–48 hours.Geriatric ground-level falls are DEADLY — higher mortality than many gunshots once they decompensate. Treat them like the sickest patient in the room.Read beyond the abstract. Small studies make for great Instagram soundbites but terrible clinical decisions.Improvised binders? Belt around the trochanters, cut pant legs, or a rolled sheet — just get it low and tight. Patient comfort during movement is your best feedback.The cowboy with the 20–30-year-old open-book pelvis whose plates kept breaking because “his pelvis didn't want to close.”Why Dr. Au stopped doing aggressive stress exams after the 8-pound ankle test story.Why binders should be first-line, not optional — and exactly when/how to loosen them in austere environments.Brutal reality check on geriatric pelvic fracture mortality vs. modern gunshot wounds.Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Dr. Brigham Au intro (Parkland + trauma fellowship)01:27 – High-energy vs. low-energy pelvic fractures (what you're actually seeing)02:40 – Open book, closed book, lateral compression, vertical shear — why mechanism still matters04:31 – Field assessment & why physical exam is king06:25 – Yes, patients can still walk with a pelvic fracture (don't get fooled)08:02 – What “gross manipulation” actually means (and how little you need to do)11:51 – Leg-positioning trick that reduces pain and acts like a temporary binder14:31 – The pelvic binder debate: evidence, myths, and why Dr. Au is a huge believer20:08 – Improvised binders, proper placement & tension (even without a commercial device)23:41 – When and how to loosen/remove a binder (especially in prolonged care)25:43 – One thing Dr. Au wants every field provider to do better28:17 – Real risks of binders (and why you still shouldn't hesitate)29:27 – Final thoughts + why reading full studies mattersFor more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unexpected Science: A Curator's Improvised Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-04-05-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de primavera brillava a través dels enormes vidres del CosmoCaixa de Barcelona.En: The spring sun shone through the enormous glass of the CosmoCaixa in Barcelona.Ca: Era un matí de Pasqua, i les famílies omplien el museu, plenes d'il·lusió per l'exposició especial.En: It was an Easter morning, and families filled the museum, full of excitement for the special exhibition.Ca: En Jordi, el curador dedicat del museu, estava nerviós però entusiasmat.En: Jordi, the museum's dedicated curator, was nervous but excited.Ca: Era la seva primera gran exposició, i volia que fos memorable.En: It was his first major exhibition, and he wanted it to be memorable.Ca: En Jordi havia preparat tot amb detall.En: Jordi had prepared everything in detail.Ca: Les vitrines estaven plenes d'experiments científics que farien brillar els ulls dels nens.En: The showcases were filled with scientific experiments that would make the children's eyes light up.Ca: La Laia i en Pere, els seus companys de l'equip, compartien la seva il·lusió mentre ultimaven els preparatius.En: Laia and Pere, his team members, shared his excitement as they finalized the preparations.Ca: Quan l'hora de la inauguració va arribar, en Jordi va agafar el micròfon.En: When the time for the inauguration arrived, Jordi took the microphone.Ca: "Gràcies per ser aquí avui, durant aquesta celebració de la ciència i la curiositat," va dir amb un somriure nerviós.En: "Thank you for being here today during this celebration of science and curiosity," he said with a nervous smile.Ca: De sobte, al mig del seu discurs, tot es va aturar.En: Suddenly, in the middle of his speech, everything stopped.Ca: La llum es va apagar.En: The lights went out.Ca: El silenci va envair la sala.En: Silence filled the room.Ca: La por va apoderar-se d'en Jordi durant uns instants.En: Fear took hold of Jordi for a few moments.Ca: Què faria ara?En: What would he do now?Ca: El temps semblava congelat, però la Laia, amb una ràpida mirada d'ànim, li va donar una idea.En: Time seemed frozen, but Laia, with a quick encouraging glance, gave him an idea.Ca: En Jordi va decidir actuar.En: Jordi decided to act.Ca: "Per favor, seguiu-me!En: "Please, follow me!"Ca: " va cridar, convidant el públic a acompanyar-lo a una àrea del museu que encara rebia llum natural.En: he shouted, inviting the audience to accompany him to an area of the museum that still received natural light.Ca: Els visitants, encuriosits i amb una mica d'inquietud, van seguir el seu guia.En: The visitors, curious and a bit uneasy, followed their guide.Ca: Un cop arribats, en Jordi va improvisar.En: Once they arrived, Jordi improvised.Ca: Va demanar als nens que l'ajudessin amb experiments senzills amb el que tenien: una ampolla de plàstic, aigua i una mica de sabó.En: He asked the children to help him with simple experiments with what they had: a plastic bottle, water, and a bit of soap.Ca: "Podem fer bombolles!En: "We can make bubbles!"Ca: ", va proposar, i els ulls dels petits es van il·luminar.En: he proposed, and the children's eyes lit up.Ca: En Pere va ajudar a crear una cadena de reaccions amb objectes simples, mentre que la Laia repartia somriures i animava tothom.En: Pere helped create a chain of reactions with simple objects, while Laia spread smiles and encouraged everyone.Ca: El públic estava encantat.En: The audience was delighted.Ca: Les rialles i els exclamacions d'admiració omplien l'espai improvisat.En: Laughter and exclamations of admiration filled the improvised space.Ca: Just quan en Jordi va acabar la seva última demostració, les llums del museu van tornar.En: Just as Jordi finished his last demonstration, the museum lights returned.Ca: Una gran ovació va esclatar.En: A great ovation erupted.Ca: Les famílies aplaudien amb entusiasme.En: Families applauded enthusiastically.Ca: En Jordi, amb un sospir de relleu, va entendre que a vegades el millor pla és seguir la inspiració del moment.En: Jordi, with a sigh of relief, realized that sometimes the best plan is to follow the inspiration of the moment.Ca: Aquestes noves experiències espontànies van fer de l'exposició un èxit inesperat.En: These new spontaneous experiences made the exhibition an unexpected success.Ca: Amb confiança renovada, en Jordi va somriure a en Pere i la Laia.En: With renewed confidence, Jordi smiled at Pere and Laia.Ca: Sabia que junts podrien superar qualsevol repte.En: He knew that together they could overcome any challenge.Ca: I ja ideava maneres de fer futures exposicions encara més interactives i captivadores.En: And he was already devising ways to make future exhibitions even more interactive and captivating.Ca: Avui, havia après que la ciència i la curiositat també lluïen en les sorpreses i les improvisacions.En: Today, he had learned that science and curiosity also shine in surprises and improvisations. Vocabulary Words:the dawn: l'albathe curator: el curadorthe showcase: la vitrinaenthusiastic: entusiasmatthe glance: la miradaencouragement: ànimto improvise: improvisarthe sigh: el sospirthe relief: el relleuspontaneous: espontanito devise: idearcaptivating: captivadorsurprise: sorpresathe admiration: l'admiracióthe audience: el públicuneasy: inquietthe exhibition: l'exposicióthe inauguration: la inauguracióthe microphone: el micròfonto invite: convidarto propose: proposarthe inspiration: la inspiracióthe chain: la cadenathe experiment: l'experimentthe simplicity: la senzillesathe stranger: l'estranythe ovation: l'ovacióthe admiration: l'admiracióthe encouragement: l'estímulunexpected: inesperat

This month’s podcast features the steel cellos of Matt Samolis and Katie Down. Its a binaural recording from a performance at Drone Night at untouchable in Newburgh, NY. I played some small electronics (board chirper and kaoss pad through a lectern), which i think blend nicely with the otherworldly sounds of the steel cellos. I … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 132: Bowed Metal →

Is OpenAI trapped without a defensible moat? World-renowned independent tech analyst Benedict Evans returns to the MAD Podcast and argues that foundation models have zero network effects, making them closer to commodity infrastructure than the next iOS. We unpack OpenAI's "mile wide, inch deep" usage problem, why simply having a "better model" does not solve the core UX challenge, and whether the hyperscalers' massive CapEx spending is a sustainable strategy or a fast track to financial gravity.We also explore the reality behind the recent "SaaSpocalypse", the structural shift from traditional enterprise systems to "improvised" and "ephemeral" software, and where the actual white space lies for founders and investors navigating the artificial intelligence hype cycle.(00:00) Intro(01:06) OpenAI's Focus Shift (03:12) ChatGPT usage: a "mile wide, inch deep"(09:03) Why better models do not solve the real problem(13:58) Why AI product teams are strategy takers, not strategy setters(15:38) Do agents help create defensibility?(20:06) OpenClaw and the "Desktop Linux" moment for AI(25:52) Why "everyone will build their own software" is completely wrong(28:09) Improvised software vs. institutionalized software(29:23) The Jevons Paradox: Why there will be more software, not less(36:15) Are we heading toward value destruction before value creation?(38:03) Circular revenue, leverage, and AI bubble dynamics(38:53) Big Tech's Trillion-Dollar CapEx Crisis & Financial Gravity(45:23) Why AI job exposure charts can be misleading(52:15) How Fortune 500 Execs are actually deploying AI today(56:45) The White Space: What this means for founders and investors

This is the 4Pm All-Local update on Sunday, Feb. 8.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports New York City Police confirm IEDs were used at a weekend protest outside the mayor's residence ending in arrests.

Every D&D party has that one character who brings a sword, one who brings a spellbook… and one who brings unresolved childhood issues and a willingness to fist-fight a dragon. Welcome to the Pugilist. Today we explore a popular D&D homebrew martial class fueled by bad decisions, Moxie points, and the medically concerning belief that exhaustion is just another resource pool. If the Barbarian is rage and the Monk is discipline, the Pugilist is: "I didn't hear no bell." Show Notes  In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive into a detailed overview of the Pugilist class in Dungeons & Dragons 5e, a popular homebrew martial character class created by Benjamin Huffman known for gritty street-fighter flavor and unconventional resource management. The discussion begins with the class fantasy: a bare-knuckle brawler inspired equally by boxing legends and tavern disasters. Unlike traditional D&D martial classes, the Pugilist 5e mechanics revolve around Moxie points, a flexible combat resource used for survivability, control, and burst damage rather than spells or rage. The hosts analyze how the class converts risk into power through its signature exhaustion-based gameplay design. Instead of avoiding exhaustion like most characters in a tabletop RPG, the Pugilist weaponizes it — gaining resistances, bonuses, and survivability through abilities such as Dig Deep and Bloodied but Unbowed. This creates a unique resource management strategy in D&D combat where players intentionally flirt with collapse for tactical advantage. A major portion of the conversation compares the Pugilist to other martial classes, examining damage scaling in D&D 5e, balance concerns, and how improvised weapons and grappling expand combat options. The class excels at battlefield control: shoving, grappling, and repositioning enemies while converting failed rolls into successes through Swagger-style mechanics. The hosts also discuss community reception of the class and how its design still maintains strong mechanical identity. Ultimately, the Pugilist demonstrates that a well-designed homebrew D&D class can be both flavorful and mechanically interesting — even when its primary strategy is punching reality until it cooperates. Key Takeaways The Pugilist class (D&D 5e homebrew) offers a high-flavor alternative to Monk or Barbarian martial gameplay. Moxie points function as a flexible combat resource for defense, mobility, and burst damage. The class uniquely uses exhaustion as a tactical resource instead of a punishment. Abilities like Dig Deep encourage risk-reward decision making during combat. Improvised weapons and grappling make the Pugilist a strong battlefield control martial build. Damage scaling competes with official classes but depends heavily on player tactics. The design emphasizes creative play over strict optimization balance. Failure mitigation mechanics allow recovery from bad rolls. The class rewards aggressive positioning and close-quarters strategies. Community discussion focuses on balance vs fun — and the Pugilist clearly chooses fun.  

Every D&D party has that one character who brings a sword, one who brings a spellbook… and one who brings unresolved childhood issues and a willingness to fist-fight a dragon. Welcome to the Pugilist. Today we explore a popular D&D homebrew martial class fueled by bad decisions, Moxie points, and the medically concerning belief that exhaustion is just another resource pool. If the Barbarian is rage and the Monk is discipline, the Pugilist is: "I didn't hear no bell." Show Notes  In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive into a detailed overview of the Pugilist class in Dungeons & Dragons 5e, a popular homebrew martial character class created by Benjamin Huffman known for gritty street-fighter flavor and unconventional resource management. The discussion begins with the class fantasy: a bare-knuckle brawler inspired equally by boxing legends and tavern disasters. Unlike traditional D&D martial classes, the Pugilist 5e mechanics revolve around Moxie points, a flexible combat resource used for survivability, control, and burst damage rather than spells or rage. The hosts analyze how the class converts risk into power through its signature exhaustion-based gameplay design. Instead of avoiding exhaustion like most characters in a tabletop RPG, the Pugilist weaponizes it — gaining resistances, bonuses, and survivability through abilities such as Dig Deep and Bloodied but Unbowed. This creates a unique resource management strategy in D&D combat where players intentionally flirt with collapse for tactical advantage. A major portion of the conversation compares the Pugilist to other martial classes, examining damage scaling in D&D 5e, balance concerns, and how improvised weapons and grappling expand combat options. The class excels at battlefield control: shoving, grappling, and repositioning enemies while converting failed rolls into successes through Swagger-style mechanics. The hosts also discuss community reception of the class and how its design still maintains strong mechanical identity. Ultimately, the Pugilist demonstrates that a well-designed homebrew D&D class can be both flavorful and mechanically interesting — even when its primary strategy is punching reality until it cooperates. Key Takeaways The Pugilist class (D&D 5e homebrew) offers a high-flavor alternative to Monk or Barbarian martial gameplay. Moxie points function as a flexible combat resource for defense, mobility, and burst damage. The class uniquely uses exhaustion as a tactical resource instead of a punishment. Abilities like Dig Deep encourage risk-reward decision making during combat. Improvised weapons and grappling make the Pugilist a strong battlefield control martial build. Damage scaling competes with official classes but depends heavily on player tactics. The design emphasizes creative play over strict optimization balance. Failure mitigation mechanics allow recovery from bad rolls. The class rewards aggressive positioning and close-quarters strategies. Community discussion focuses on balance vs fun — and the Pugilist clearly chooses fun.  

This month’s podcast features composer/sound artist Martin D. Fowler playing upright bass and doing some granular processing. I really enjoyed this one, its the first time there’s been an upright bassist on the podcast, and i think the results are beautifully contemplative. And its nice to take a little break from my electronic shenanigans, and … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 131 with Martin D. Fowler →

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In this episode, I head out for an easy altitude-focused run from the base of Mount Douglas Park, recording casually from my phone as I climb toward Arbutus Mount. Running low on hydration, I make an early stop at the park's tap before continuing along the lower trails, noticing recent wind damage and the quiet of the forest. The route follows a classic saddle loop, mixing steady climbing, power hiking, and relaxed downhill stretches while I keep an eye on heart rate and pace. From the top of Arbutus Mount, with views out over the Salish Sea, I wrap up a reflective, low-key effort and call it a day.

This month’s podcast is a binaural recording of a Sound/Peace performance that happened in November 2025 as part of the Beacon Bonfire Festival. The performance took place at the Howland Cultural Center and featured Andy Rinehart (piano + accordion), David Mason (modular synthesizers), David Rothenberg (bass clarinet + field recordings), Jane Rigler (flutes + voice) … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 130: Sound/Peace →

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday, January 19th, I'm delving into the story behind this remarkable man. How does a Black man born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929, a man whose grandparents were sharecroppers in a post slavery American South, a man subjected to Jim Crow laws that intentionally sought to hold him down, rise to such great heights as to become the only single American with his own dedicated national holiday? Let's fix that. Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: NPR "I Have a Dream Speech"History.com "Martin Luther King Jr. "NAACP "Martin Luther King Jr."History.com "Jim Crow Laws"The King Center "About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."Forbes "How Martin Luther King Jr. Improvised 'I Have a Dream'"Wikipedia "Martin Luther King Jr."Shoot me a message! Support the show

This month features four live drone performances by my wormlogo* alter ego. the first was recorded at the rotunda in philadelphia, as part of the event horizon series. next is a performance at common good bookshop, in ellenville, ny. that’s followed by a set at quinn’s in beacon, ny. and finally an outdoor performance in … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 129: December Drones with wormlogo →

Artist Track Album Year Time Fibonacci Sequence We Three Kings We Three Kings 2009 6:29 Pat Metheny Group As It Is Speaking Of Now 2002 7:30 Brian Setzer Orchestra Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Comes Alive! 2010 2:44 Brian Setzer Orchestra Jingle Bells Christmas Comes Alive! 2010 2:59 Brian Setzer Orchestra Rock This Town The Dirty Boogie 1998 6:27 Brian Setzer Orchestra Drink That Bottle Down The Brian Setzer Orchestra 1994 4:51 Mitsuru Sutoh The Mystery of the Runaway Bride Favor of My Friends 1997 9:20 Chick Corea Elektric Band Side Walk The Chick Corea Elektric Band 1986 3:50 Lyle Workman North Star Uncommon Measures 2021 9:13 Lyle Workman Arc of Life Uncommon Measures 2021 10:19 Keith Emerson Band Piano Concerto (3rd Movement) Moscow 2010 9:30 Keith Emerson Band Nutrocker Moscow 2010 5:25 T-Square From Tanjavur Live in Korea 1999 1999 5:52 Al Di Meola Egyptian Danza Casino 1978 5:39 Maoki Yamamoto Curse of the Pharaohs In My World 2021 4:27 Takashi Masuzaki / Sara Wakui Fly Like the Wind YouTube rip 2022 8:23 Takashi Masuzaki / Sara Wakui Pleasure YouTube rip 2022 11:37 Masato Honda Good Moon / Bad Moon What Is Fusion 2001 16:22 Chuck Mangione Chase the Clouds Away Chase the Clouds Away 1975 4:45 Chuck Mangione Echano Chase the Clouds Away 1975 8:27 Chuck Mangione Song Of The New Moon Chase the Clouds Away 1975 6:32

Carnevale in Italy doesn't always mean elaborate period costumes and papier-mâché masks, sometimes it means massive floats poking fun at political figures as well as confetti, stuffed animals, and candy being thrown into the crowd. As we mentioned in Wednesday's episode, one thing is for sure at a Carnevale celebration, it's a party.Today we're talking about Carnevale celebrations in eight different towns across the country. Here is a list in case you'd like to look them up for yourself. Under each is a link to the official website of the celebration as well as a hotel suggestion (the hotel suggestion is an affiliate link, and if you book through our link, we receive a small commission).Cento in Emilia RomagnaOfficial Site: carnevalecento.comHotel suggestions: Monteborre (Cento) and Hotel De Prati (Ferrara) Foiano della Chiana in Tuscany Official Site: carnevaledifoiano.itHotel suggestions: Boutique Hotel L'Imperatrice (Foiano) and Vogue Hotel Arezzo (Arezzo)Viareggio in TuscanyOfficial Site: viareggio.ilcarnevale.comHotel suggestionss: Villa Tina Hotel (Viareggio) and Hotel Ilaria or Hotel Palazzo Alexander (in Lucca) Ronciglione in Lazio Official Site: ⁠carnevaledironciglione.orgHotel suggestions: La Canonica dei Fiori - Anna Fendi Country House (Ronciglione)Putignano in Puglia Official Site: ⁠⁠⁠carnevalediputignano.itHotel suggestions: Petrantiche - Albergo Diffuso and Dimora Clementina (Putignano)Acireale in Sicily Official Site: ⁠⁠⁠carnevaleacireale.euHotel suggestions: Baroque (Acireale) and Habitat Boutique Hotel (Catania)Fano in Marche Official Site: ⁠⁠⁠carnevaledifano.comHotel suggestions: Siri Hotel and Hotel De La Ville depandance di Hotel Augustus (Fano)Milan in LombardiaOfficial Site: ⁠⁠⁠comune.milano.itHotel suggestions: Hotel Milano Castello and Palazzo Segreti (Milan) If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and follow Only a Bag wherever you listen to podcasts! If you'd like to get in touch, you can send us a message on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠onlyabag.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at onlyabagpodcast@gmail.com, on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more info, check out our articles on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠onlyabag.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and read our Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letters from the Balcony⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to help the podcast? You can check out all of our affiliate links ⁠here⁠! If you book through any of them, we receive a small commission, and it helps to keep us going! You can also donate to Only a Bag on ⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com⁠⁠⁠ to keep the podcast going! As always, thank you all so much for listening.x Darcy and Nathaniel Only A Bag

In this exclusive PATREON-ONLY bonus episode, we roll randomly for LITERALLY EVERYTHING... Our first try at a new concept doesn't reeeeaaaally go to plan... Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer   Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health.   Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer   And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social   Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com   Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin   Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin   Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes   Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan  

This month’s podcast is from a Space Out, Outside featuring Bob Lukomski and David Mason. We played outside the Colorant Shop on Main Street in Beacon, NY as part of their 10th anniversary celebrations. This is one of my favorite Space Out, Outside recordings; it has the exact balance of the ambiance and The Ambiance … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 128: Spacing Out, Outside Colorant →

Join Frank and Peter as they talk about the improvised trait.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have long been a weapon of choice for terrorist organisations. They're cheap, adaptable, and devastatingly effective. But as technology evolves, so too do the tactics and tools used to build and deploy these weapons.In this episode, host Lucas Webber is joined by Dr Austin Doctor, political scientist, Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Director of Strategic Initiatives at the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE). Together, they explore how emerging technologies - from drones to 3D printing - are reshaping the global threat landscape, and how governments can respond to this rapidly evolving challenge.

Join Marv as he interviews Hem Brewster, the creative force behind Blighthouse Studios, home to acclaimed podcasts like The Lucky Die, The Sprouting, Counterbalance, and Four Top Threes. Discover the secrets of audio drama production, actual play podcasting, and the evolving world of indie podcasting. Hem shares actionable advice for creators, insights on show notes, and the importance of community in podcasting.  Key Topics & Time Stamps  ● 00:00 – Introduction  ○ Meet Hem Brewster and Blighthouse Studios  ○ Overview of the studio's shows  ● 01:18 – The Blighthouse Studios Podcast Lineup  ○ The Lucky Die: Apocalyptic actual play audio drama  ○ The Sprouting: Horror roleplay in a plant-based apocalypse  ○ Counterbalance: Fantasy audio drama with a custom language  ○ Four Top Threes: International chat show  ● 06:15 – What is an Actual Play Podcast?  ○ Dungeons & Dragons and Call of Cthulhu as storytelling engines  ○ Improvised audio drama vs. scripted drama  ● 10:56 – The Creative Team & International Collaboration  ○ Cast and crew from the UK, Iceland, Germany, and the US  ○ The importance of diverse perspectives  ● 14:15 – Podcasting Origins  ○ Hem's journey from mechanical design engineering to podcasting  ○ Discovering “We're Alive” and the power of audio storytelling  ● 24:00 – Building a Podcasting Empire  ○ Starting The Lucky Die and growing a network  ○ Lessons learned from failed and successful projects  ● 31:00 – Podcast Production & Team Roles  ○ The evolution of team responsibilities  ○ Social media, marketing, and the realities of indie podcasting  ● 38:00 – Podcast Promotion & Community  ○ Free and effective ways to promote your show  ○ The value of helping other podcasters  ● 44:00 – Audio Drama vs. Talk Show Podcasting  ○ Differences in structure, audience, and production  ○ The impact of BBC and German audio drama traditions  ● 54:00 – Show Art, Music, and Branding  ○ Why your podcast logo matters  ○ Tips for commissioning and using artwork  ● 1:00:00 – The Importance of Show Notes  ○ What to include for SEO and accessibility  ○ Content warnings, cast/crew credits, and linking strategies  ● 1:10:00 – Podcasting Advice for Beginners  ○ Logistics, scheduling, and the value of a backlog  ○ Honest conversations and setting realistic goals  ● 1:18:00 – Standout Moments & Community Impact  ○ Success stories and the power of fan engagement  ○ The joy of cross-promotion and collaboration  ● 1:22:00 – How to Connect with Blighthouse Studios  ○ Where to find the shows and contact Hem  Featured Podcasts from B Lighthouse Studios  ● The Lucky Die – Fantasy apocalypse actual play  ● The Sprouting – Eldritch horror in a post-apocalyptic world  ● Counterbalance – Fantasy audio drama with original language and music  ● Four Top Threes – International chat and ranking show  Resources & Links  ● Blighthouse Studios: Website  ● Contact Hem: contact@blighthouse.studio  For more podcasting resources, visit themarvzone.org or contact Hem at  contact@blighthouse.studio

Italian dry Pasta prices are going up by 107% Blake Lively ALSO improvised kissing scenes; Justin Baldoni's texts to Rainn Wilson describe him being chewed out and terrified by Ryan Reynolds; One star reviews and the five second rule!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This month’s podcast is from a recent performance at an art opening (Don’t Go In There!). It uses parts of my preparation for the show and material from the actual performance, and is as much sound design as music. It could be the perfect ominous ambiance for your halloweenining. (you might want to have a … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 127: don’t go in there →

Scripted promos in wrestling are the worst of the worst. Well, except for all of this! Simon Miller presents the 8 Worst Improvised Moments That Made It To WWE TV...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contributor: Alec Coston, MD Case Report Summary: A 17-year-old female involved in a motor vehicle collision presented to a rural emergency facility via personally operated vehicle. During workup and initial CT scan, the patient began rapidly decompensating with CT revealing a 1.5cm epidural hematoma with 7mm of midline shift. The patient went from being able to walk and talk to being obtunded with a blown left pupil and unresponsive. Following intubation, the patient was being prepared for transport but potential delays required immediate emergency evacuation of the hematoma via a Burr Hole. A traditional Burr Drill was not immediately available at the facility, so an improvised Burr Drill using an Intraosseous (IO) drill was used. 35mL of blood was removed from the hematoma and the patient immediately improved from a GCS of 3 to GCS of 8. The patient was transferred to a higher level of care facility, extubated the following day, and made a full neurological recovery.  Educational Pearls: What is an epidural hematoma? An epidural hematoma is a collection of blood between the dura mater (outermost layer of the meninges) and the skull, whereas a subdural hematoma is a collection of blood between the dura mater and arachnoid mater. Both can be life threatening depending on location and size. Epidural hematomas tend to be arterial, and are typically secondary to trauma and can rapidly expand, but with timely recognition and evacuation of the bleed, favorable outcomes are often possible. What are typical intracranial pressures and at what levels do they become pathologic? Typical intracranial pressure (ICP) varies by age, but past infancy and early childhood, adolescents and adults have a value typically between 8-15mmHg. Values exceeding 20mmHg become pathologic and rise exponentially with increased volume. Initial symptoms may include headache, nausea, and vomiting, but with increased pressures may progress to more life threatening symptoms such as loss of consciousness, cranial nerve palsies, pupillary constriction or dilation (sign of herniation), and respiratory irregularities. What is the takeaway in timing of epidural hematomas? Older studies show that evacuation of a hematoma with lateralizing features before the two hour mark of coma symptom onset is correlated with decreased mortality (ranging from 15-17%), but beyond 2 hours the mortality increases to well over 50%. Though mortality statistics have grown more variable, early targeted evacuation of epidural hematomas still remains critical for improved patient outcomes. In austere conditions with limited resources, improvisation with interosseous drills and needles can improve patient outcomes and achieve the target therapy for epidural hematomas. References Haselsberger K, Pucher R, Auer LM. Prognosis after acute subdural or epidural haemorrhage. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1988;90(3-4):111-116. doi:10.1007/BF01560563 Hawryluk GWJ, Nielson JL, Huie JR, et al. Analysis of Normal High-Frequency Intracranial Pressure Values and Treatment Threshold in Neurocritical Care Patients: Insights into Normal Values and a Potential Treatment Threshold. JAMA Neurol. 2020;77(9):1150-1158. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2020.1310 Pisică D, Volovici V, Yue JK, et al. Clinical and Imaging Characteristics, Care Pathways, and Outcomes of Traumatic Epidural Hematomas: A Collaborative European NeuroTrauma Effectiveness Research in Traumatic Brain Injury Study. Neurosurgery. 2024;95(5):986-999. doi:10.1227/neu.0000000000002982 Summarized by Dan Orbidan, OMS2 | Edited by Dan Orbidan and Jorge Chalit, OMS4 Donate: https://emergencymedicalminute.org/donate/

Alec and Nick pull another unreleased conversation from the archive, recorded one year ago, discussing the “the miraculous” as a concept within music. The episode traces an idea of the miraculous as an occurrence in time that pulls you outside of an expected context, going beyond the perimeter of what is anticipated or even possible in that given moment. Questions around unrepeatable music, the unexplainable nature of the world, computation, chance and musical time, and more are discussed. What are the musical boundaries that define the orderliness of our experience of music? What are musical situations that could pull us out of this order? Improvised, determinate, and indeterminate music, Loren Connors, planes of consistency in technology, DJ culture and classical music are discussed. 

This week Jes lost her eyebrows, Jon has been polishing whale bones, Cody is attacked by wolves, and Dave asks for directions. Also, it's a do-over! Show Notes:  00:00 - The Beginning  01:33 - Style It!: Jewelry  11:12 - Jon's Segment: 911, What's Your Emergency?  27:53 - Cody's Segment: Directorial Styles  40:13 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises  45:45 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check out Jes on her Twitch channel Jenga136 for chill art vibes Check out Cody on his Twitch channel PracticalRook for gamer Cody vibes Check out Dave's other audio projects Catch Me Up and Dave's Estate Reserve Podcasts We no longer recommend bugging Jon on "Twitter" If you're REALLY bored, go to Patreon and support our timewasting efforts!  

Former NSC official Lt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman joins The Burn Bag to break down the fallout from the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska, the Monday meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders at the White House, and the dangerous trajectory of U.S. diplomacy on Ukraine. A former NSC Director for European Affairs and key Trump impeachment witness, Lt. Col. Vindman argues that Trump's ad hoc engagement with Putin diminished U.S. credibility, granted Putin international legitimacy, and undermined Ukraine's sovereignty. He discusses Putin's proposed land-for-peace deal, Zelenskyy's constrained agency, and the risk that Washington's approach trades away strategic leverage for short-term optics. Lt. Col. Vindman and A'ndre discuss discuss whether Monday's White House Summit of Trump, Zelenskyy, and European allies actually showcased unity, in addition to the current state of the war. The former NSC official offers a candid assessment of what's at stake—for Ukraine, for Europe, and for American credibility on the global stage.Read Lt. Col. Vindman's new book, The Folly of Realism, here.

Our heroes are deciding the fate of Lexi the bard! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) spoke with Alyn and determined there is a magical mind-wipe but it can be undone, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) got Mo Dirt to make a more permanent but riskier “mind smear” potion, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) made sure Bucky wouldn't talk! But will Lexi choose the potion or the unspoken “Quinny Option”?! Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

Our heroes are in pursuit of Lexi the bard! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) got a break to throw hammers and write, Echo (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) finished regaling Lexi with every horrifying secret from their trip to Baldur's Gate, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) instantly led the charge to find the bard once Juniper let slip about the song being created! Will our heroes be fast enough to save Baldur's Gate from a civil war?! Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

Our heroes are having a series of meetings! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) met with Mo Dirt, Kevmoth Bellwinter, Captain Vismouth, Krendan and several new heroes, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) inspired a plan to levy back taxes against the former nobles of Akkah, and Echo (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) horrified Lexi with tales of Baldur's Gate! But will our heroes plans be enough to keep Assguard safe?! Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

Our heroes are sorting things out in Assguard! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) got a bunch of small details resolved with Anyn, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) turned into Echo to relay the tale of Baldur's Gate to Lexi, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) made that Krendan's Hall of Heroes would be useful for his spy empire! But what threat will these heroes face next?! Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

Our heroes have returned to Assguard! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) convinced Cormium Planteer to sign on as the nation's Minister of Communication, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) began planning out the right way to phrase her Baldur's Gate song, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) set off to meet Krendan about his Hall of Heroes! But is Assguard truly safe from the Ghost Skull Brigade? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

Our heroes are returning to Assguard after saving Daggerford! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) became friends and pen pals with King Melandrach, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) had an argument with a mule, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) was cured of his zombie disease by Fallonmeyer Pinkblossom! But what has changed in Assguard while they're away? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

Our heroes are waiting for Fallonmeyer Pinkblossom in the Misty Forest! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) won over the tavern keeper in Daggerford, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) focused on getting medical help for her halfling friend's zombie disease, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) was so loopy he ended up talking to a donkey! Can Fallonmeyer save Quinny or will he die while revealing her as a fraud? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)

Our heroes barely survived combat but are now in charge of the lizardfolk! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) managed to defeat Redeye through intimidation and fart magic, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) recovered from consciousness and was horrified to still be in an acid pool, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) has been inflicted with a zombie virus! Can these heroes survive to create peace in Daggerford? Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd). Enjoying Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/)- Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice)- Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice) Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic- Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/)- X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)