Podcasts about Istanbul

PREVIEW: Wild Card: Erdogan's Dangerous Role in Gaza Negotiations Guest: Jonathan Schanzer Jonathan Schanzer discusses the danger of Erdogan and his representatives joining the Cairo talks on Gaza. While pressure from the US, offering perks like arms deals and sanctions removal, hopes to force Hamas's capitulation, Erdogan is an Islamist and Hamas supporter who holds animosity for Israel. Schanzer views the untrustworthy wild card as a risk to negotiations. 1870 ISTANBUL

Graeme Souness var leikmaður, þjálfari og sjónvarpsmaður og var sigursæll en einnig afar umdeildur.Saga Liverpool FC, söguleg endurkoma Glasgow Rangers, Rod Stewart að drekka bjór með Sigga Jóns í Reykjavík, borgarastyrjöld í Istanbul, sögur af ofbeldi og frændi George Weah koma við sögu í þætti dagsins.Turnar segja sögur ætla að ræða Graeme Souness í þætti dagsins.

Nina is joined by Guy Drinkel as the pair discuss Liverpool's Champions League loss away to Galatasaray and discuss all other fixtures in the Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First,let me thank you for your many, many prayers as we traveled this past week anda half to Egypt, to Jordan, and to Slovakia. And because of your prayers, wefelt like we had a prosperous journey. That's what Paul would ask the churchesto pray for him. He often asks prayer for safety, for deliverance from evilpeople, and also for the opportunity to share the gospel. Read the epistleswith Paul asking for prayers. My friend, prayers are answered when we believeGod for wonderful things that are according to His will. And so, I thank you somuch. It was a wonderful trip.  Someof you might remember I started a story, and I said, "You'll get the restof the story when I get back." So today, let me just finish the story ofJanet, the Egyptian lady that sat next to us in the airport at Istanbul on a three-hourlayover there. It appeared to us that just randomly, she sits next to us.  She didn't speak any English. We didn't speakany Arabic. And she sat for a while, and as we said, she asked for help withgetting a connection to her iPhone that was dead. We were able to help her withthat. Then a little later we noticed she was reading an Arabic Bible.  Sowe struck up a conversation and immediately the first thing she did was show usthe passage of scripture that she was reading and that was Colossians 1:15-18where she was reading: “He is the image of the invisible God, speaking ofJesus the firstborn over all creation for by Him all things were created thatare in heaven and that are on earth visible and invisible whether thrones ordominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him andfor Him. And He is before all things. And in Him all things consist. And He isthe head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from thedead, that in all things He may have the preeminence”. And she just keptsaying, "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus." Like Jesus is everything.  Itwas difficult to understand exactly what she was saying, but my nephew Jasonbegan using his iPhone app translator with AI and we were able to then recordwhat she was saying, and it would translate it to us. And the first thing she mentioned,and was translated was: “The first time I saw him, God told me to go sit besidehim safely.” So that just amazed us that she's sharing with us is that she satthere because God told her to. And then when we asked about whether she was afollower of Jesus Christ, she replied with these words.  “Myname is Janet. I married this man when I was miles from God. Didn't even know him.(She was apparently speaking of her husband that she had married). He wouldhurt me. He was harsh, cruel stuff. Slap me, drag me by my hair, once even useda knife. And me, I wasn't blameless: cursing, lying, living rotten through andthrough. His cruelty isn't an excuse. But God helped me find a pastor, put himin my path, and I poured out everything to him, everything. And today, I thankChrist because He picked up someone like me anyway.”  Aswe began to go back and forth with her with a translator and she shared more ofher story, she said, "I need you to pray for me, my sons Tamous and Daniel,that they would know Christ." Tamius, he's been all alone since his daddied three years now. Haven't seen him. He's down with a wrong crowd. Hash anddrugs and always wanting cash. I don't live anymore without him coming back. Ijust want him to repent and turn to Jesus.” Itrust you'll put this young man Tamous in your prayers and also her son Daniel.Janet actually lives in the States in Richmond, Virginia and works in a Walmartthere. And I'm still just amazed that without any knowledge of the Englishlanguage, but thank God she's a born-again follower of Jesus Christ. What awonderful story. In Cairo we had another amazing experience at the Monastery ofSt. Simon. Our guide there told us of a miracle that took place where an entiremountain was moved by prayer alone!!!!

Click the post for details on this episode! Welcome back to Open House! Randy Seidman here, with another two hours of the grooviest beats. Amazing last month of September playing around the States, Dubai, Istanbul and Korea. Coming up at the end of this month, I'll be returning to Australia for six shows over two weekends around the country. Today's episode is a groovy one, including a portion of my recent set with TOKiMONSTA at Sound Nightclub in LA, followed by an exclusive session with the quickly rising House Music star out of Seoul, DJ Better. You can grab all past episodes and track lists from openhousepodcast.com, Soundcloud, or wherever you like to download your favorite podcasts. For now, turn it up. Randy Seidman's WebsiteRandy Seidman's SoundCloudRandy Seidman's BeatportRandy Seidman's SpotifyRandy Seidman's FacebookRandy Seidman's Twitter Randy Seidman's Track List:01. Deep Active Sound - Another Chords (Original Mix)02. Deep Active Sound - Gas (Original Mix)03. Ohmme - Little Helper 341-4 (Original Mix)04. Onur Ozman - There's No Shame (David Kassi Remix)05. James Dexter - Little Helper 133-5 (Original Mix)06. Aldo Cadiz - Oscar Barila - Offshare (Mihai Popoviciu Remix)07. Filip Fisher, Saulo Ferraro, Luthier - High Depth (Luthier Remix)08. Ohmme - Little Helper 341-1 (Original Mix)09. Luigi Rocca - Dogma (Original Mix)10. Anton Ishutin Leusin - Waves (D-Trax & Wallie Remix)11. Piemont - Jump Off (Hollen Remix)12. Sunar - Ashram (Original Mix)13. Luthier - Instinct (Original Mix)14. Abity - Move (Blood Groove & Kikis Remix)15. Mike Vale, Piem - Givin (Extended Mix)16. Paul Darey - Right Here (Original Mix)17. Mark Lower - Feel It In Our Bones (Original Mix)18. Mark Lower, Veselina Popova - Upside Down (Original Mix)19. Daniel Dash - Reality (Original Mix) (Original Mix)20. Peter Brown - Confused (Original Mix) I hope you enjoyed the first hour, some groovy warmup vibes from my recent show with TOKiMONStA at Sound Nightclub in LA. Up next is a special exclusive session with the dynamic House Music aficionada, DJ Better. I met this rising star when we played together at Casa Corona Rooftop in Seoul, and was impressed with her deep passion for quality mixing & track selection. She has graced the decks at some of the worlds most respected events including Savaya in Bali, Womb in Tokyo, and at Amsterdam Dance Event, but today she is here just for you. For the next hour, DJ Better is in the mix. DJ Better's InstagramDJ Better's YouTubeDJ Better's FacebookDJ Better's SoundCloud DJ Better's Track List:01.⁠ ⁠Andrew Meller – Godfather's Dance (Original Mix) [Saved Records]02.⁠ ⁠Donpe – Summer In The City (Original Mix) [Moonbootique]03.⁠ ⁠Sllash & Doppe – Pura Vida (Original Mix) [Boom Boom Room]04.⁠ ⁠KatrinKa – ABAF (Original Mix) [Chapter 24 Records]05.⁠ ⁠Ki Creighton, Makanan – Trivial (Original Mix) [elrow Music]06.⁠ ⁠Mayro – Chimi (Original Mix) [Traful]07.⁠ ⁠Mauri Fly – Red Tribal 2023 (Silvano Del Gado Remix) [Stereophonic]08.⁠ ⁠Roland Clark – I Get Deep (Roy Rosenfeld Extended Remix) [Get Physical Music]09.⁠ ⁠Diass – Sim Sala Bim (Original Mix) [Yulunga Music]10.⁠ ⁠Malone, Calussa – Besame (Original Mix) [Abracadabra Music]11.⁠ ⁠Massianello, Aaron Sevilla – Hipnotizame (Original Mix) [AFRODISE]12.⁠ ⁠Dan Tanev – Mumbai (Original Mix) [Sunset Gathering]13.⁠ ⁠Capirci, Dean Mickoski – Aleraya (Original Mix) [REDOLENT]14.⁠ ⁠Tony Romera, Crusy – The Unknown (Extended Mix) [Toolroom]15.⁠ ⁠Charlie Spot, Silver Ivanov – Fallin (Original Mix) [World Up Records]   Randy Seidman · Open House 248 w/Randy (with TOKiMONSTA at Sound, LA) + DJ Better

My guest for this episode is author Raphael Cormack, who joined me to talk about his new non-fiction book, Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age. The book explores what it describes as a ‘golden age of the uncanny' centered around the Eastern Mediterranean in the years following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.  This was a time when Clairvoyants, fakirs, mind-readers, miracle-workers and jinn-summoners enthralled people and audiences with the idea that unseen spiritual powers commanded a realm of hidden human potential. The story Raphael tells focuses on the lives of two such characters in particular; Tahra Bey, who took 1920s Paris by storm as a self-styled Fakir with remarkable displays of bodily endurance and mind reading ; and Doctor Dahesh, who combined a similar skill set with techniques from Spiritualism into something which would eventually evolve into a pan-religious faith in Lebanon. Travelling between Cairo, New York and Jerusalem, Paris, Istanbul and Rio de Janeiro, these two mystics reflected the desires and anxieties of a troubled age, beginning in the aftermath of World War One and extending into World War Two and more recent conflicts in the Middle East. In the interview I talk a bit with Raphael about his background, and how the idea for the book came about. From there our conversation loosely follows the structure of the book itself, first talking about Tahra Bey, and then Doctor Dahesh. It is a conversation more about a time in recent occult history, represented in microcosm by these two men, rather than an exploration of their purported abilities but it still provides a fascinating insight into a world that is quite recent, but mostly forgotten today. You can find out more about Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age at https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/holy-men-of-the-electromagnetic-age/. If you enjoy what I do with Some Other Sphere and would like to support its upkeep, you can make a donation via Ko-fi. To buy the podcast a coffee go to https://ko-fi.com/someotherspherepodcast. Thank you!   The podcast theme music is by The Night Monitor, from his album, ‘Close Encounters of the Pennine Kind'. You can find out more about The Night Monitor's music at https://thenightmonitor.bandcamp.com/.  

The FC crew react to Galatasaray picking up a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the UCL and what went wrong for Liverpool. Then, discussion about Real Madrid cruising past Kairat Almaty after an embarrassing weekend against Atlético Madrid. Plus, reaction to Mikel Arteta's comments on improving how he speaks to players through Royal Air Force tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In dieser Episode haben wir Erik zu Gast und beantworten einige eurer sprachlichen Fragen. Wir sprechen über deutsche Lobkultur beim Essen, Redewendungen wie "sturmfrei" und "eine andere Hausnummer" sowie die Liebe der Deutschen zu langen zusammengesetzten Wörtern. Außerdem erklären wir das Suffix "-ich" und teilen Tipps fürs Sprechen in Gruppen.   Transkript und Vokabelhilfe Werde ein Easy German Mitglied und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, ein interaktives Transkript und Bonusmaterial zu jeder Episode: easygerman.org/membership   Sponsoren Hier findet ihr unsere Sponsoren und exklusive Angebote: easygerman.org/sponsors   Hausmitteilungen Unsere 10 Day Challenge startet am 6. Oktober: easygerman.org/10daychallenge Wir suchen neue Hosts für Easy Spanish und Easy Turkish: easy-languages.org/jobs Wir kommen im November nach Istanbul und brauchen eure Hilfe: easygerman.org/istanbul   Eure Fragen Yoshi aus Japan fragt: Mit welchen Ausdrücken neben "nicht schlecht" sagen Deutsche, dass das Essen gut schmeckt? Alison fragt: Könnt ihr "sturmfrei" und "ganz andere Hausnummer" erklären? etwas ist eine Hausnummer (Redensarten-Index) Tal aus Deutschland fragt: Wie kann ich in deutschen Gruppengesprächen sicherer werden? Es wird dazu kommen, dass wir das Richtige tun (Easy German Podcast 166) Ali aus Ägypten fragt: Warum gibt es so viele zusammengesetzte Wörter im Deutschen? Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz (Wikipedia) Tomas fragt: Was bedeuten die Worte mit "-ich"? Hast du eine Frage an uns? Auf easygerman.fm kannst du uns eine Sprachnachricht schicken.   Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership

Kelly Cates presents reaction to Liverpool's 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League. Andros Townsend, Pat Nevin and 5 Live commentator Ian Dennis reflect on the match and on Liverpool's problems going forward, before we hear from Liverpool manager Arne Slot.We also hear from former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson who watched Chelsea beat Jose Mourinho's Benfica at Stamford Bridge.Spurs came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 away to Bodo/Glimt, and we also look ahead to tomorrow's Champions League action, where Monaco host Manchester City at 8pm.Timecodes: 00:12 Reaction to Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool 17:13 Arne Slot press conference 18:32 Paul Robinson on Chelsea 1-0 Benfica 21:33 Spurs pull it back against Bodo/Glimt 22:51 John Bennett on the biggest stories elsewhere 24:09 Pep Guardiola speak ahead of Monaco 25:40 Conor McNamara & Chris Sutton look ahead to Monaco v Man City5 Live / BBC Sounds UEFA Champions League commentaries: Wed 1 Oct 1745 Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle on Sports Extra, Wed 1 Oct 2000 Monaco v Man City.

Victor Osimhen's 16th-minute penalty was decisive as Liverpool were defeated 1-0 by Galatasaray at RAMS Park in game two of the Champions League. A difficult evening in Türkiye was further compounded by second-half injuries suffered by Alisson Becker and Hugo Ekitike. In this episode of The Reaction we hear from Arne Slot and Curtis Jones, as well as post-match analysis from former Reds Phil Thompson and Neil Mellor. Our fan panel contributors were Courtney Neary and Padraig Byrne from the Wexford OLSC.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the build-up to a big night in the UEFA Champions League plus Shamrock Rovers' have their eyes on the business end of the season.Arne Slot isn't worried about Liverpool's defensive frailties just yet.Mario Lemina is expecting a Liverpool backlash in Istanbul.Thomas Frank ain't taking the trip to the Arctic Circle for granted.Enzo Maresca feels the Jose Mourinho love.Could Mou come back to the Bridge?Stephen Bradley feels that his Shamrock Rovers' team are in a good place.And is the San Siro about to get demolished?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

On the latest RAW Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman reflect on a hugely disappointing defeat to Galatasaray in Istanbul as Arne Slot's Reds continue to look disjointed, fragile and uninspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool gikk på sitt andre strake tap da Galatasaray var motstander i Istanbul. Et stort varselskilt lyser for Liverpools prestasjoner etter det som bør være bunnivået denne sesongen.I Liverpool.no Pausepraten snakke Arve Vassbotten og Mari Lunde om kampen rett etter at den var ferdig på onsdag.Dette er temaene00:00 En svært dårlig kveld i Istanbul01:59 Ibrahima Konates skremmende form04:37 Mohamed Salah vraket fra start, og Ekitike det neste lyspunktet av utespillerne05:17 Rytmen og samspillet finnes ikke, må Arne Slot nå rykke tilbake til start?09:25 Alisson spiller ikke mot Chelsea og Liverpool må tilbake til det sikre11:12 Lytterspørsmål Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19. yüzyılda İstanbul'da mezarlıkların mesire olarak kullanımı, mezarlıklarla ilgili yabancıların gözlemleri.

In this episode of Explaining History, we delve into the intricate web of diplomacy, ambition, and betrayal that led the Ottoman Empire into the Great War. Drawing from Eugene Rogan's "The Fall of the Ottomans," we explore the Empire's precarious position in the years before 1914, caught between the competing interests of Europe's great powers.Discover Germany's strategic "Weltpolitik," which saw the Ottomans as a key partner to challenge British and Russian dominance, leading to ambitious projects like the Berlin-to-Baghdad railway and the controversial appointment of a German military mission to modernize the Ottoman army. We'll unpack the diplomatic crisis that this provoked with Russia, which viewed Istanbul and the Straits as its own sphere of influence.As the clouds of war gathered over Europe in the summer of 1914, the Ottoman leadership desperately sought a powerful ally to protect its vulnerable territory. We'll follow the fascinating, and ultimately failed, attempts to forge an alliance with Britain and France. Learn about the final act of betrayal—Britain's seizure of two newly built Ottoman dreadnoughts—that served as a national humiliation and pushed the wavering Empire into a secret alliance with Germany, a decision that would seal its fate and reshape the Middle East forever.Go Deeper: Visit our website at www.explaininghistory.org for articles and detailed explorations of the topics discussed.▸ Join the Conversation: Our community of history enthusiasts discusses episodes, shares ideas, and continues the conversation. Find us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcast/Substack: https://theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com/▸ Support the Podcast: Explaining History is a listener-supported production. Your contribution helps us cover the costs of research and keep these conversations going. You can support the show and get access to exclusive content by becoming a patron.Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/explaininghistoryExplaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ - đất nước giao thoa kỳ diệu giữa châu Âu và châu Á, đang ngày càng thu hút du khách quốc tế bằng vẻ đẹp đa dạng và những trải nghiệm khó quên. Trong số đó, hành trình road trip từ Istanbul đến Cappadocia chính là một cuộc phiêu lưu vừa mộng mơ, vừa khám phá văn hóa và thiên nhiên kỳ vĩ, khiến bất kỳ ai cũng say mê.

«Le due flotte che si affrontarono a Lepanto erano il prodotto di una tecnologia affinata nel corso dei secoli e di colossali investimenti da parte dei tre imperi, l'ottomano, il veneziano e lo spagnolo, che insieme governavano tutto il mondo mediterraneo. La costruzione delle 400 galere fu possibile solo grazie all'esistenza di impianti industriali all'avanguardia come gli arsenali di Venezia e di Istanbul, e allo sfruttamento spietato di risorse forestali in via di esaurimento; i governi dovettero ricorrere a mezzi estremi per reclutare i 60.000 rematori necessari. Eppure, quando le due flotte si incontrarono era praticamente certo che una delle due sarebbe stata cancellata in poche ore…»Dal Festival della Mente 2009 di Sarzana, il prof. Barbero racconta la battaglia di Lepanto del 1571.Festival Della Mente: https://festivaldellamente.itCommunity & Palco del Mercoledì: https://barberopodcast.it/communityTwitter: https://twitter.com/barberopodcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/barberopodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/barberopodcastGeorge Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3800-george-street-shuffleLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

9 orașe din România în top 10 orașe europene sufocate de trafic, Street Delivery anunță o dezbatere în mijlocul străzii pornind de la cifrele studiului Friendly City Index. Conform studiului, traficul este una dintre principalele probleme care trebuie rezolvate în România pentru orașe mai prietenoase. De la teme legate de cum ne simțim în orașe, problema lipsei spațiilor verzi sau a transportului în comun, vorbim cu arhitecta Maria Duda, parte din echipa Street Delivery 2025. La 20 de ani de Street Delivery, tema ediției aniversare vine „sub semnul întrebării”. Privim, pe de o parte, la parcursul unui eveniment-manifest care a crescut alături de oraș și comunitățile sale, iar pe de altă parte readucem în spațiul public exercițiul democratic al interogației și dezbaterii, în perioada 26–28 septembrie, pe strada Arthur Verona din București. Street Delivery a fost, încă de la începuturile sale, o platformă pentru oameni cărora le pasă de ce e în jurul lor: artiști, activiști idealiști sau pragmatici, poeți, muzicieni, arhitecți, designeri, urbaniști, comunități, cercetători, grădinari, jurnaliști, publicitari, graficieni, scriitori, profesori și studenți, fotografi, meșteșugari, performeri, oameni și organizații care dau viață orașului. La ediția de 20 de ani, Street Delivery devine nu doar un festival, ci un exercițiu colectiv de întrebări, răspunsuri și scenarii pentru orașele în care vrem să trăim. După o ediție dedicată Generației Z, care a transformat strada într-un spațiu al dialogului despre cum tinerii se raportează la oraș și la viitor, ediția din 2025 a Street Delivery, pusă sub semnul întrebării, redeschide strada Arthur Verona nu doar pietonilor, ci și curiozității colective: cum putem construi orașe care ne apropie, cum putem cultiva legături între generații și cum putem regândi spațiul comun ca pe un loc al întâlnirii și al reflecției? Acum, la douăzeci de ediții distanță, ridicăm întrebarea către comunitate: ce efect a avut Street Delivery asupra orașului și locuitorilor săi? Ce rol a avut, ce rol are și ce rol vrem să aibă în viitor?  „Ne dorim recuperarea autentică a spațiului public și reconectarea la valorile sale - spațiu sigur, confortabil, deschis, incluziv, în care luăm pulsul orașului, care ne inspiră să ne implicăm în construirea și apărarea binelui comun. Spațiul public este un spațiu al reconcilierii, al însănătoșirii, atât pentru orașul construit, cât și pentru cei care îl folosesc. Prin exersarea interacțiunii sociale, a preocupării pentru frumos în spațiul urban, pentru respectul celuilalt și al interesului public, Street Delivery devine un manifest al dreptului la spațiul public.” Maria Duda, curatoarea ediției aniversare de 20 de ani, a festivalului Street Delivery. La ediția aniversară, Street Delivery aduce în prim-plan șase teme cheie pentru felul în care trăim și împărtășim orașul, șase panouri cu întrebări vor fi instalate pe strada Arthur Verona, fiecare devenind un punct de pornire pentru o dezbatere publică, coordonată de un ambasador – o voce puternică din cultură, arhitectură, activism sau jurnalism. Cele șase întrebări devin borne ale festivalului, dar și repere pentru o discuție mai amplă despre viitorul spațiului public. Astfel, strada se transformă într-o agora contemporană, unde dezbaterea devine metoda prin care recuperăm democrația spațiului public. Andrei Cohn – o voce pentru „Orașul și comunicarea” Regizor și scenarist, Andrei Cohn va invita comunitatea să-și pună întrebarea: cum putem conviețui altfel decât prin alienare? El va porni de la ideea că dialectica individualităților – fie că vorbim despre cetățeni, comunități sau cartiere – a creat orașe precum Istanbul, Paris sau New York și va atrage atenția că Bucureștiului îi lipsește încă un spirit comun discutat și asumat. Cohn este legat de istoria Street Delivery prin „panoul de critică socială” de pe Strada Verona, devenit simbol urbanistic și cultural. Ca regizor, va aduce în discuție și experiența sa artistică, de la scurtmetrajele Înainte și după 22/12/1989, Maica Domnului de la parter și Fotografii de familie, până la lungmetrajele Acasă la tata, Arest și Săptămâna Mare (2024, Berlinale). Tudor Ganea – o voce pentru „Orașul și imaginea” Arhitect și scriitor, Tudor Ganea va provoca publicul să reflecteze la felul în care imaginea definește orașul: cum îl vedem, cum îl reprezentăm și cum îl trăim. Cunoscut pentru romanele Cazemata, Miere, Porci, 8, Cântecul păsării de plajă și Vreau să aud numai de bine, traduse și premiate, Ganea va aduce în dialog și experiența sa profesională din Administrația pentru consolidarea clădirilor cu risc seismic, unde se confruntă cu tensiunea dintre patrimoniu și prezent. El va explora împreună cu comunitatea modul în care imaginea literară, arhitecturală și vizuală influențează percepția orașului și a spațiului public. Carmen Gheorghe – o voce pentru „Orașul și femeia” Activistă și președinta E-Romnja, Carmen Gheorghe va aduce în discuție felul în care femeile – rome și nerome – accesează orașul și își revendică locul în spațiul public. Întrebările pe care le va ridica vor viza obstacolele, tensiunile și formele de solidaritate care pot transforma orașul într-un spațiu incluziv. Laureată a premiului Women of Courage (2022), Gheorghe va explora împreună cu comunitatea și cu invitatele sale – Tudorina Mihai, Anca Nica și Nora Costache – cum se pot construi oaze de vizibilitate și curaj pentru femei. Iulia Iordan – o voce pentru „Orașul și singurătatea” Scriitoare, educator muzeal și curator, Iulia Iordan va provoca comunitatea să reflecteze la felul în care orașul generează izolare și, în același timp, poate oferi contexte de apropiere. Autoare de cărți pentru copii, resurse educaționale și expoziții interactive, co-fondatoare a Asociației De Basm și membră a Asociației Da'DeCe, Iordan va explora împreună cu publicul cum literatura, muzeele și arta contemporană pot combate singurătatea și pot întări comunitatea urbană. Emilia Șercan – o voce pentru „Adevărul și informația” Jurnalist de investigație și lector universitar, Emilia Șercan va deschide dialogul despre cum poate fi construit un spațiu public bazat pe adevăr și transparență. Cu o carieră de aproape trei decenii și investigații de referință despre plagiat, corupție și manipulare mediatică, Șercan va explora împreună cu comunitatea cum circulă informația și cum putem rezista într-o epocă a fake news-ului și a dezinformării. Cristian Neagoe – o voce pentru „Street Delivery? sau !” Activist de mediu, traducător și co-fondator Street Delivery, Cristian Neagoe va invita comunitatea să reflecteze la chiar identitatea acestui eveniment. După 20 de ani, el se întreabă: ce a însemnat Street Delivery pentru București și ce ar putea însemna în următoarele două decenii? Absolvent de filosofie, organizator de evenimente și curator de expoziții, Neagoe va explora alături de public sensul și viitorul acestui manifest urban, punând sub semnul întrebării continuitatea și transformarea sa. Cele șase dezbateri publice, introduse în ultimii ani ca parte a demersului de a transforma Street Delivery din festival de stradă în instrument și promotor de politici publice, vor avea și de această dată rolul de a conecta administrația publică, profesioniștii și societatea civilă într-un dialog constructiv și deschis despre temele actuale. În 2025, cele șase întrebări vor popula fizic strada Arthur Verona, devenind pretexte pentru discuții informale între participanți, exerciții de dezbatere pentru elevi și studenți și declanșatoare ale dialogurilor publice dintre profesioniștii care, prin proiectele lor prezentate la Street Delivery de-a lungul celor 20 de ani, au adus mici sau mari îmbunătățiri orașului. La fel ca sintagmele reclamelor, întrebările se vor insera în gândurile vizitatorilor, invitându-i, chiar și temporar, la reflecție sau confruntare cu propriile atitudini, opțiuni și motivații legate de viața urbană. 42 de proiecte provenite din comunitate, pe scena ediției din acest an a Street Delivery  Vara aceasta, apelul de proiecte – acțiune definitorie a Street Delivery – a adunat 70 de inițiative venite din partea unor organizații, artiști și grupuri civice diverse, implicate în viața orașului. Street Delivery s-a bucurat de numărul mare de proiecte, iar dintre acestea, a selectat 42 să contribuie la ediția aniversară. Street Delivery a ales aceste inițiative pentru ca ediția din acest an să răspundă la cât mai multe întrebări – știute și neștiute – și, în același timp, să fie un exercițiu de creștere, de cultivare a empatiei și de înțelegere a relației dintre oameni și oraș. Proiectele vor aduce pe strada Arthur Verona ateliere, instalații artistice, intervenții civice și experiențe practice menite să pună orașul „sub semnul întrebării”, să învețe prin joacă și explorare și să creeze punți de empatie între oameni.

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In this episode of Skip the Queue, host Paul Marden speaks with Andy Hadden, founder of the Lost Shore Surf Resort in Scotland. Andy shares the remarkable journey from his sporting background and early property career to discovering wave technology in the Basque Country, which inspired him to bring inland surfing to Scotland. Despite starting with no money and no land, Andy raised over £100 million and built one of the world's most advanced inland surf destinations. He explains how Lost Shore Surf Resort combines world-class waves with a strong community focus, sustainability initiatives, and partnerships with schools and universities to deliver real social and economic impact.Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is Paul Marden, with co host Andy Povey and roving reporter Claire Furnival.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Show references:  Lost Shore Surf Resort website: https://www.lostshore.com/Andy Hadded on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-hadden-94989a67/Andy Hadden is the founder of Lost Shore Surf Resort, Scotland's first inland surf destination and home to Europe's largest wave pool. Opened in November 2024 near Edinburgh, Lost Shore is the country's largest sports infrastructure project since the Commonwealth Games and now attracts a truly international audience of surfers, families, and brands. With a background in insolvency and investment surveying, Andy led the venture from concept to completion - securing major institutional backing and building a multidisciplinary team to deliver a world-class destination. Long before 'ESG' was a buzzword, he embedded environmental and social value into Lost Shore's DNA, helping set new benchmarks for responsible development. As home to the Surf Lab with Edinburgh Napier University, Lost Shore also serves as a global hub for performance, product R&D, and surf therapy. Live from the show floor, we'll also be joined by:Bakit Baydaliev, CEO/ Cofounder of DOF Roboticshttps://dofrobotics.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakitbaydaliev/Hamza Saber, Expert Engineer at TÜV SÜDhttps://www.tuvsud.com/enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hamzasaber/David Jungmann, Director of Business Development at Accessohttps://www.accesso.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjungmann/Kristof Van Hove, Tomorrowlandhttps://www.tomorrowland.com/home/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristof-van-hove-2ba3b953/ Transcriptions:  Paul Marden: Welcome to Skip the Queue, the podcast about attractions and the amazing people who work with them. I'm your host, Paul Marden, and with my co-host Andy Povey and roving reporter Claire Furnival, we're coming to you from IAAPA Expo Europe. This is the first of three episodes from the show floor that will come to you over the next three days. Firstly, I'm joined today by Andy Hadden, the founder of Lost Shores Surf Resort.Paul Marden: Andy, tell us a little bit about your journey. You've opened this amazing attraction up there in Scotland where I was on holiday a couple of weeks ago. Tell us a little bit about that attraction. Why this and why in Scotland?Andy Hadden: Well, I grew up locally and I came from more of a sporting family than so much of a business family. My father was the international rugby coach for a while and I played a lot of sport. Paul Marden: Oh, really? Andy Hadden: Yeah, yeah. So we always had this thing about there wasn't enough facilities here in Scotland because Scotland is a place which doesn't necessarily have all the resources and the access to funds and everything else like that. But one thing we noted with, you know, if you created facilities, whether they be good tennis facilities, good 4G football pitches, whatever it was. It allowed the environment around it to prosper, the communities around it to prosper. And, of course, I was a charter surveyor by trade, so I worked in insolvency and then in investment. So I sold two sites to that market. Andy Hadden: But I always surfed. I always surfed. So whilst I was down in Birmingham in England, when I actually got an email in 2012 talking about some, you know, some surfy thing that might have been happening in Bristol, I called the head of destination consulting up and I said, 'this sounds like nonsense, to be honest', because I surf and you can't really be talking about real surfing waves here. It's got to be something, you know, different. He said, 'No, no, there's these guys in the Basque country.' So I took a flight over there and that day changed everything for me. Paul Marden: So what was it that you saw? Andy Hadden: I went to see what was back then a secret test facility in the mountains of the Basque Country. It was very cloak and dagger. I had to follow the guide and give me the email address. I found this all very exciting. When I went and actually saw this facility, I realised that for the decade before that, there'd been all these amazing minds, engineers and surfers working on what they believed could be, you know, a big future of not just the inland surfing movement that's now burgeoning into a multi-billion dollar global movement, but it could really affect surfing. And if it was going to affect surfing as a sport, and it's now an Olympic sport because of these facilities, they wanted to make sure that it was a very accessible piece of kit. So surfing, it could affect surfing if ran by the right people in the right ways and really communicate that stoke of the sport to the masses.Paul Marden: So what is it that you've built in Edinburgh then? Tell me a little bit about it.Andy Hadden: So we've delivered a wave garden cove, which is a 52-module wave garden, which is about the size of three football pitches, and it can run hundreds of waves an hour, touch of a button and it can run in skiing parlance anything from green runs right through to sort of black powder runs. And the beauty of it is you can have people that are the better surfers out the back and just like at the beach at the front you've got their kids and learning how to surf on the white water. So we're finding it to be a really amazing experience— not just for surfers who are obviously flocking to us, but already here in Scotland, eight months in, tens of thousands of new surfers are all coming back and just going, 'Wow, we've got this thing on our doorstep.' This is blowing our minds, you know. Paul Marden: Wowzers, wowzers. Look, I'm guessing that the infrastructure and the technology that you need to be able to create this kind of inland wave centre is key to what you're doing. That you've got to access some funds, I guess, to be able to do this. This is not a cheap thing for you to be able to put together, surely.Andy Hadden: Yeah, correct. I mean, you know, I have questioned my own sanity at times. But when I started 10 years ago, I had no money and no land. But I did have some property expertise and I wanted to do it in Edinburgh, a close-up place that I cared about. So we have excellent networks. For a few years, you know. Whilst we've ended up raising over  £100 million in structured finance from a standing start, it took me a couple of years just to raise £40,000. And then I used that to do some quite bizarre things like flying everyone that I cared about, you know, whether they were from the surf community or... Community stakeholders, politicians, and everyone over to the test facility to see themselves— what I could see to sort of—well, is it? Am I just getting carried away here? Or is there something in this? And then, on top of that, you know, we sponsored the world's first PhD in surf therapy with that first $5,000. So now we have a doctor in surf therapy who now takes me around the world to California and all these places. How does business actually really genuinely care about, you know, giving back? And I'm like, yeah, because we said we're going to do this once.Andy Hadden: We got to do it right. And it took us a decade. But yeah, we raised the money and we're very happy to be open.Paul Marden: So I mentioned a minute ago, I was holidaying in Scotland. I bookended Edinburgh— both sides of the holiday. And then I was in Sky for a few days as well. There's something about Edinburgh at the moment. There is a real energy. Coming up as a tourist, there was way too much for me to be able to do. It seems to be a real destination at the moment for people.Andy Hadden: Yeah, well, I think, coming from the background I came from, if I knew I was going to deliver a surfing park in the edge of Edinburgh, I then wanted to do it in the least risky way possible. So to do that, I felt land ownership was key and three business plans was also very key. Edinburgh's in need of accommodation regardless, and Edinburgh's also in need of good places, a good F&B for friends and family just to go and hang out on the weekends. And then, of course, you have the surfing, and we've got a big wellness aspect too. We also sit next to Europe's largest indoor climbing arena. And we're obviously very well connected in the centre of Scotland to both Edinburgh and Scotland. So, so many things to do. So, yeah, I mean, the Scottish tourism landscape has always been good, but it's just getting better and better as we see this as a future-proof marketplace up here. You know, we're not building ships anymore.Andy Hadden: Well, in fact, we got a contract the other week to build one, so maybe that's wrong. But the point is, we see it as a very future-proof place because the Americans are flagging, the Europeans are flagging, and they just want to feel like they're part of something very Scottish. And that's what we've tried to do in our own special way.Paul Marden: And when you think of coming to Scotland, of course, you think about surfing, don't you? Andy Hadden: Yes, who knows. Paul Marden: Exactly, exactly. Look, you had some recent high-profile support from Jason Connery, the son of the late James Bond actor Sean Connery. How did that come about?Andy Hadden: Well, I think we've got, there's a real Scottish spirit of entrepreneurialism that goes back, you know, probably right the way through to the Enlightenment where, you know, I'm sure. I'm sure a lot of you know how many inventions came from Scotland. And this is, you know, televisions, telephones, penicillin. I mean, just the list goes on.Andy Hadden: Of course, you know, that was a long, long time ago, but we still feel a lot of pride in that. But there seems to be a lot of people who've had success in our country, like someone like Sir Sean Connery. These guys are still very proud of that. So when they see something— very entrepreneurial— where we're using a lot of local businesses to create something bigger than the sum of its parts. And to do it truly— not just to be a profitable private business, which is what it is, but to give back 18 million into local economy every year, to work with schools in terms of getting into curriculums. We've got Surf Lab. We work with universities, charities, and so on. They really want to support this stuff. So we have over 50 shareholders, and they've each invested probably for slightly different reasons. They all have to know that their money is a good bet, but I think they all want to feel like they're part of creating a recipe. For a surf resort, which we believe there'll be hundreds of around the world in the next few years. And we can create that recipe here in Scotland. That's hopefully another example of Scottish innovation and entrepreneurialism.Paul Marden: So you've got the test bed that happened in the Basque Country. You've got Scotland now. Are there surf resorts like this elsewhere in the world?Andy Hadden: Yeah, there are eight other open in the world. There's actually, there's various technologies. So there's about 25 different surf parks open at the moment. But there's... doesn't under construction. Pharrell Williams has just opened one in Virginia Beach a few weeks ago there in America. And what the equity, I think, is looking at quite rightly, the big equity, you know, the type that go right, if this really is a, you know, kind of top golfing steroids in that property developers can look at them as.Andy Hadden: You know, excellent ways to get through their more standardised property place, residential, office, industrial. Usually they have to do that in a kind of loss-leading way. But if you look at this as a leisure attraction, which councils and cities actually want because of the benefits, and it makes you money, and it increases the prices of your residential around it. I think developers are starting to realise there's a sweet spot there. So the equity, the big equity, I think, is about to drop in this market over the next couple of years. And it's just waiting for the data set to enable them to do that.Paul Marden: Wow. I guess there's an environmental impact to the work that you do, trying to create any big... a big project like this is going to have some sort of environmental impact. You've put in place an environmental sustainability strategy before it was mainstream as it is now. Tell us some of the things that you've put in place to try to address that environmental impact of what you're doing.Andy Hadden: Well, we're in a disused quarry. So it was a brownfield site. So already just by building on it and creating an immunity, we're also adding to the biodiversity of that site. And we're obviously there's no escaping the fact that we're a user of energy. There's just no escaping that. So the reality is we've got as much sustainable energy use as we can from air source heat pumps to solar. And we're looking at a solar project. So it becomes completely self-sustaining. But we also, the electricity we do access from the grid is through a green tariff. But you'll see a lot of the resorts around the world, this is going to become the sort of, the main play is to become sort of sustainable in that sense. Where we really fly is with the S and ESG. And like you say, the reason we were the world's first institutionally backed wave park, of course, we like to think it was purely down to our financials. But the reality is, they started saying, 'Wow, you're as authentic an ESG company as we've come across.'Andy Hadden: And it's the same with our mission-based national bank. So, because we didn't really know what that meant, we just knew it was the right thing to do. So we fit squarely into that ESG category, which I know is a tick box for a lot of funds, let's face it. There's a lot of them that really want to do that. There's a lot of investors out there that want to do it. But let's understand our place in the system, which is we're really market leading in that area. And I think that's very attractive for a lot of funds out there. But the S in ESG is where we really fly with all the work we're doing socially around the site.Paul Marden: So talk to me a little bit about that. How are you addressing that kind of the social responsibility piece?Andy Hadden: Well, two examples would be we're not just looking at schools to come here to surf. That's an obvious one. They'll go to any attraction to surf if you could go to Laser Quest, go up to visit the castle, do whatever. But we reverse engineered it. We got schools coordinated to go around the headmasters and the schools and say, 'Well, Look, you're all teaching STEM, science, technology, engineering, maths, for 9 to 13-year-olds. And you're all looking for outdoor learning now, which is definitely a big part of the future in education in general. Can you allow us to create some modules here? So we've got six modules that actually fit into that STEM strategy. For instance, last week, there was a school in learning physics, but they were using surf wax on a surfboard friction.Paul Marden: Amazing.Andy Hadden: So these kids so it works for schools and headmasters which is very important and for parents and it obviously works for the kids and they love it and the reason we do that and we give that it's all at discounted low times and everything is because it's a numbers game they come back at the weekend and so on so that's example one and another would be we've created a surf lab with Napier University, a higher education. So we sponsored the world's first doctor. It got a PhD in surf therapy, but then the university was like, 'hold on a minute, you know, this is good marketing for us as well'.Andy Hadden: This surf lab, which has the infrastructure to host great competitions, but also PhD students can come down and learn engineering. They can learn sustainable energy. So we've got more PhD students working there. And this higher university collaboration has not only led to Alder kids coming down but other universities in the area are now what can we do with lost shore now that's cool and fun so we're working with the other universities in town too so that's a couple of examples alongside the standard, employing local people and actually having the economics of putting money into the local economy.Paul Marden: It's interesting, isn't it? Because... So for many people, ESG, and especially the social responsibility piece, feels a little bit worthy. It feels an altruistic move for the organisation to go and do those things. But you've hit on the quid pro quo what do you get back for doing all of this stuff well you're bringing in these kids you're enriching their learning, you're helping them to learn valuable skills but you're also giving them a taster of what life is like at the the resort and seeing the benefit of the return visits that flow from that is crazy.Andy Hadden: You know, I like to think we've fought as hard as anyone to ingrain this stuff in your DNA because we're year one. And of course, we have our cash flow difficulties like everyone does. You know, you don't know how to... run the place for the first three months or that's what it feels like even though you've done all this preparation and so on and so forth but at no point does anyone turn around and go let's get rid of the schools program let's get rid of the university partnership and that's why i think it's very important to build it into your dna because it doesn't have to be this zero-sum game that people attribute you know or we're giving here so that means we have to take over here it's like there's cute ways to do everything you can do the right thing but also drive traffic for your business and it's very good right. It's good reputation, because the people that stay there, when they see that we're doing this stuff, they feel like they're part of it, and then they want to book again. So I believe it doesn't have to be a zero-sum game, but it is a different way of creating a business— that's for sure.Paul Marden: For sure. So there's going to be a listener out there, I'm sure, with a crazy idea like you had a few years ago. What advice would you give for somebody just starting out thinking of opening a business in the leisure and attraction sector?Andy Hadden: I would just try your best to make it as simple as possible. I think it was Yves Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, who said, 'One of the hardest things in life is to make it simple. It's so easy to make it complex.' And when you're dealing with a business plan, it's very exciting, right? Well, what if we get into this market? What if we do this? And splitting it all into those components. I think arm yourself with very good people around you. They don't even have to be part of the company. If you've been a good person in your life, I'm sure you've got friends who you can tap into. Everyone knows an architect. Everyone knows an accountant. Everyone knows a lawyer. You're a friend of a friend. Andy Hadden: And I think just overload yourself with as much information to get you to the point where you can be assertive with your own decisions. Because at the end of the day, it's going to come down to you making your own decisions. And if you've got a very clear path of what success and failure looks like, understanding that it ain't going to look like your business plan. As long as it's got the broad shapes of where you want to go, it can get you out of bed every day to try and make things happen. So, yeah, just go for it. Really, that's it.Paul Marden: See where it takes you. So look, in the world of themed entertainment, we talk a lot about IP and storytelling and creating magical experiences. Are any of these concepts relevant to a destination like yours?Andy Hadden: Yeah, well, you know, technically, from an IP perspective, you know, we're using the WaveGround Cove technology. You know, we've purchased that. So from a strictly business perspective, you know, we have access to their sort of IP in that sense and we deliver that. But I think for us, the IP is the destination. It's so unique, it's so big that it becomes defendable at scale. So it does sound like a bit of an all-in poker hand. But it would be more risky to go half in because these things are very hard to build. But when they are built, they're also very hard to compete with. So as long as your customer experience is good enough. You're going to maintain a kind of exclusivity in your locality for long into the future. So, yeah, there's obviously IP issues in terms of technologies. But for us, it was all about creating a destination with three business plans that's greater than the sum of its parts. And if we can do that in our location, then it's very hard to compete against, I would say.Paul Marden: Andy, it sounds like such an exciting journey that you've been on. And one year in, that journey has still got a long way to play out, doesn't it? You must be on quite the rollercoaster. Well, surfing quite a wave at the moment, if I don't mix my metaphors so badly.Andy Hadden: Yeah, we're just entering maybe the penultimate phase of the sort of 20-year plan. You know, we've gone through our early stages, our fundraising, our construction. We've gone through the very hard sort of like getting the team together and opening year one. And we're just starting to go, 'OK, we understand we've got data now'. We understand how to run this place now. So I think we now want to push through to stabilise the next two or three years. And then hopefully we've got a lot of irons in the fire globally as well. Hopefully we can go to the next phase, but we'll see what happens. Worst case scenario, I just surf a bit more and try and enjoy my lot.Paul Marden: Well, Andy, it's been lovely talking to you. I've been really interested to hear what you've been up to. This was only a short snippet of an interview. I reckon there's some more stories for you to tell once you're into year two. So I'd love for you to come back and we'll do a full-on interview once you've got year two under your belt. How's that sound to you?Andy Hadden: Absolutely, Paul, and thanks very much for the platform.Paul Marden: Next up, let's hear from some of the exhibitors on the floor. Bakit.Paul Marden: Introduce yourself for me, please, and tell me a little bit about where you're from.Bakit Baydaliev: We have two companies located in Turkey, Istanbul, and Los Angeles, USA. We develop attractions, equipment, but not just equipment— also software, AI, and content, games, and movies. Paul Marden: Oh, wow. So you're here at IAPA. This is my very first morning of my very first IAAPA. So it's all very overwhelming for me. Tell me, what is it that you're launching at IAAPA today?Bakit Baydaliev: Today we're launching our bestseller, Hurricane. It's a coaster simulator. In addition to that, we're also launching a special immersive tunnel, Mars Odyssey. We're sending people to Mars, we're sending people to space, and the story, of course, may change. After you install the attractions, you always can create different kinds of content for this attraction. It's completely immersive and what is very unique for this attraction is edutainment. Theme parks, science centres, space centres, and museums all benefit from it. It's not just to show and entertain, but also educate and provide a lot of useful information for people. Paul Marden: So what would you say is unique about this? Bakit Baydaliev: There are several factors. First of all, it's equipment. We have a very special software that amazingly synchronizes with the content and it doesn't create motion sickness at all. Paul Marden: Oh, really? Bakit Baydaliev: This is very important. Independently on the speeds, which is... We have very high speeds in our simulators. In addition to that, we have special effects, unusual effects, which feel like cold, heat, sounds.Paul Marden: So it is truly 4D, isn't it?Bakit Baydaliev: Completely. In addition to that, it's interactive content. It's not just the content which you can sit and... watch and entertain yourself and get a lot of useful information, but also you can interact. You can play games, you can shoot, you can interact. And of course, the most important thing which makes this attraction innovative is the educational aspect.Paul Marden: I find that really interesting that you could see this ride at a theme park, but similarly you can see it as an educational exhibit at a science centre or space centre. I think that's very interesting.Bakit Baydaliev: Very, very. Especially, you know, the standard experience for space centres, science centres, and especially museums, it's just walking around, touch some stuff. Some you may not even touch it. It's exponents which you can watch, you can read, it's very nice. But it's even better when you let people live it in real with a nice simulation atmosphere environment, like immersive tunnel.Paul Marden: Absolutely. Bekit, thank you so much for joining us on Skip the Queue, and I look forward to enjoying one of the rides.Bakit Baydaliev: Please ride, and you will be amazed.Hamza Saber: My name is Hamza. I work for TÜV SUD Germany. Our main job is to make sure attractions are safe, parks are safe. We do everything from design review to initial examination of rides, to yearly checks and making sure that we push the standards and the norm to the next level and cover everything that comes in new in the industry as well to make sure this industry stays safe and enjoyable for people. Paul Marden: It's so important though, isn't it? At an event like this, you don't have a sexy stand with lots of really cool rides to experience, but what you do is super important.Hamza Saber: Yes, I guess it's not one of the big colourful booths, but it's at the heart of this industry. It's in the background. If you look at the program for the education, there is a lot of safety talks. There is a lot of small groups talking about safety, trying to harmonise norms as well. Because if you look at the world right now, we have the EN standards. We have the American standards and we're working right now to try to bring them closer together so it's as easy and safe and clear for all manufacturers and operators to understand what they need to do to make sure that their guests are safe at the end of the day.Paul Marden: So Hamza, there's some really cool tech that you've got on the stand that's something new that you've brought to the stand today. So tell us a little bit about that.Hamza Saber: So as you can see, we have one of the drones right here and the video behind you. So we're trying to include new technologies to make it easier, faster, and more reliable to do checks on big structures like this or those massive buildings that you usually see. You can get really, really close with the new technologies, the drones with the 4K cameras, you can get very, very precise. We're also working on AI to train it to start getting the first round of inspections done using AI. And just our expert to focus on the most important and critical aspects. So we're just going to make it faster, more reliable.Paul Marden: So I guess if you've got the drone, that means you don't have to walk the entire ride and expect it by eye?Hamza Saber: No, we still have to climb. So what we do is more preventive using the drones. So the drones, especially with the operators, they can start using them. And if they notice something that does not fit there, we can go and look at it. But the actual yearly inspections that are accepted by the governments, you still need to climb, you still need to check it yourself. So the technology is not right there yet, but hopefully we're going to get there. Paul Marden: We're a long way away from the robots coming and taking the safety engineer's job then. Hamza Saber: Yes, exactly. And they don't think they're going to come take our jobs anytime soon. Using technology hands-in-hands with our expertise, that's the future.Paul Marden: It must be so exciting for you guys because you have to get involved in all of these projects. So you get to see the absolute tippy top trends as they're coming towards you.Hamza Saber: Yeah, for sure. Like we're always three years before the public knowledge. So it's exciting to be behind the scene a little bit and knowing what's going on. We're seeing some really fun and creative ideas using AI to push the attractions industry to the next level. So I'm excited to see any new rides that will be published or announced at some point this week.Paul Marden: Very cool. Look, Hamza, it's been lovely to meet you. Thanks for coming on Skip the Queue.Hamza Saber: Yeah, thank you so much.Kristof Van Hove: My name is Kristof. I live in Belgium. I'm working for the Tomorrowland group already now for three years, especially on the leisure part.Paul Marden: Tell listeners a little bit about Tomorrowland because many of our listeners are attraction owners and operators. They may not be familiar with Tomorrowland.Kristof Van Hove: Yeah, so Tomorrowland is already 20 years, I think, one of the number one festivals in the world. Actually, already for the last years, always the number one in the world. And what makes us special is that we are not just a festival, but we are a community. We create. special occasions for people and it starts from the moment that they buy their tickets till the festival we make a special feeling that people like and I think we create a world and each year we work very hard on new team that goes very deep so not only making a festival but we go very deep in our branding not only with our main stage but we also make a book about it we make gadgets about it so it's a completely.Paul Marden:  Wow. Help listeners to understand what it is that you're doing new here at the moment. You're blending that festival experience, aren't you, into attractions.Kristof Van Hove: Yeah, that's right. So because we are already 20 years on the market building IP, the more and more we really are able to create a complete experience, not only the IP as a brand, but also all the things around it. We have our own furniture. We have our own plates. We create actually all elements that are needed to build a leisure industry project. And that makes it magnificent. I think we are capable now, with everything that we do in-house, to set up and to facilitate water park and attraction park projects completely. Paul Marden: So, have you got any attractions that are open at the moment? Kristof Van Hove: Well, we have the Ride to Happiness, of course, the coaster that is built in Plopsaland three years ago. That is already now for five years the number one steel coaster in Europe and the fifth steel coaster in the world. So this is a project we are very proud of. Besides that, we have already a lot of immersive experiences. And we are constructing now a secret project that will be announced in the beginning of next year somewhere in Europe.Paul Marden: Give us a little sneak peek what that might look like.Kristof Van Hove: It's not that far from here. Okay, okay, excellent. So it's more an outdoor day project that we are constructing. That for sure will be something unique. Excellent.Paul Marden: So look, you're already planning into 2026. Help listeners to understand what the future might look like. What trends are you seeing in the sector for next year?Kristof Van Hove: Well, I think more and more the people expect that they get completely a deep dive into branding. I don't think that people still want to go to non-IP branded areas. They want to have the complete package from the moment that they enter. They want to be immersed. With everything around it, and they want a kind of a surrounding, and they want to have the feeling that they are a bit out of their normal life, and a deep dive in a new environment. And I think this is something that we try to accomplish. Paul Marden: Wow.David Jungmann: David Jungman, I'm the Director of Business Development here at Accesso, based in Germany. I'm super excited to be here at IAPA in Barcelona. We're exhibiting our whole range of solutions from ticketing to point of sale to virtual queuing to mobile apps. And one of the features we're calling out today is our Accesso Pay 3.0 checkout flow, which streamlines donations, ticket insurance, relevant payment types by region on a single simple one-click checkout page.Paul Marden: What impact does that have on customers when they're presented with that simple one-click checkout?David Jungmann: Well, as you guys know, conversion rate is super important. The number of clicks in an e-commerce environment is super important. And because we're at IAAPA Europe, we've got guests here from all over Europe. Different regions require different payment types. And it's important to not overload a checkout page with like eight different types for, let's say, German guests, Dutch guests, Belgium guests, is to be able to only offer what's relevant and to keep it short and sweet. And then rolling in additional features like donations, ticket insurance and gift cards, stuff like that.Paul Marden: Amazing. So get your crystal ball out and think about what the world in 2026 is going to be like.David Jungmann: I think this year was a little bit soft in terms of performance for the parks, certainly in Europe, what we've seen. I think what that will mean is that maybe some will consider, you know, really big capex investments. But what that also means is they will get creative. So I envision a world where, instead of buying new protocols for 20 million, maybe some operators will start thinking about how can we make more out of what we've got with less, right? How can we be really creative? And I think there's a lot to uncover next year for us to see.Paul Marden:  Sweating their assets maybe to be able to extend what they do without that big CapEx project.David Jungmann:  Yes, how can we keep innovating? How can we keep our experience fresh? Without just buying something very expensive straight away. And I think that's what we see.Paul Marden: What is going to be innovating for Xesso and the market that you serve?David Jungmann: Well, for us, it's really about that streamlined, consistent guest experience, but also tying into things like immersive experiences, right, where you could maybe change the overlay of an attraction and feed in personalised information that you have for your visitors and collect it during you know the booking flow when they enter the venue and feeding that into the actual experience i think that's something i'm excited about.Paul Marden: I think that there is a missed opportunity by so many attractions. There's so much data that we build and we collect the data, but oftentimes we don't bring it together into a central place and then figure out the ways in which we want to use it. There's so much more you can do with that rich data, isn't there?David Jungmann: 100% exactly. And I don't just mean from a marketing perspective. I mean from an actual experience perspective. Let's say you ride through Dark Ride and all of a sudden your name pops up or your favorite character pops up and waves hello to you. That's the type of stuff you want to do, not just market the hell out of it.Paul Marden: Absolutely. Look, David, it's been so good to meet you. Thank you ever so much. And yeah, thank you for joining Skip the Queue. David Jungmann: Thanks, Paul. Have a great day at the show. Paul Marden: Isn't it great? I mean, we have got such an amazing job, haven't we? To be able to come to a place like this and be able to call this work.David Jungmann: Absolute privilege. Yes, absolutely.Paul Marden: Now, before we wrap up, Andy and I wanted to have a little chat about what we've seen today and what we've enjoyed. Why don't we sit down? You have clearly returned to your tribe. Is there a person in this place that doesn't actually know you?Andy Povey: There's loads. I've been doing the same thing for 30 years. Paul Marden: Yeah, this ain't your first radio, is it? Andy Povey: I'm big and I'm loud, so I'd stand out in a crowd. I mean, there are all fantastic things that I should put on my CV. But this is really where I feel at home. This industry continues to blow me away. We're here, we're talking to competitors, we're talking to potential customers, we're talking to previous customers, we're talking to people that we've worked with, and it's just all so friendly and so personally connected. I love it.Paul Marden: It has been awesome. I've really enjoyed it. Although I'm beginning to get into the Barry White territory of my voice because it's quite loud on the show floor, isn't it? Andy Povey: It is. It's actually quieter than previous shows, so I don't know why, and I don't know whether... Maybe I'm just getting old and my hearing's not working quite so well, but... You used to walk out of the show and you could almost feel your ears relax as they just stopped hearing and being assaulted, I suppose, by machines pinging and blowing.Paul Marden: It really is an assault on the senses, but in the very best way possible. Andy Povey: Absolutely, absolutely. I feel like a child. You're walking around the show, you're going, 'Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow.' Paul Marden: So what has been your highlight? Andy Povey: Do you know, I don't think I could give you one. It really is all of the conversations, the connections, the people you didn't know that you hadn't spoken to for two years.Paul Marden: So for me, my highlight, there was a ride that I went on, Doff Robotics.Andy Povey: I've seen that, man.Paul Marden: So it was amazing. I thought I was going to be feeling really, really sick and that I wouldn't enjoy it, but it was amazing. So I had Emily with the camera in front of me. And within 10 seconds, I forgot that I was being recorded and that she was there. I was completely immersed in it. And I came off it afterwards feeling no motion sickness at all and just having had a real good giggle all the way through. I was grinning like, you know, the Cheshire Cat. Andy Povey: A grinning thing. Paul Marden: Yeah. So, tomorrow, what are you looking forward to?Andy Povey:  It's more of the same. It really is. There's going to be some sore heads after tonight's party at Tribodabo. We're all hoping the rain holds off long enough for it to be a great experience. But more of the same.Paul Marden: Well, let's meet back again tomorrow, shall we? Andy Povey: Completely. Paul Marden: Let's make a date.Paul Marden: Thanks for listening to today's episode from IAAPA Expo Europe. As always, if you've loved today's episode, like it and comment in your podcast app. If you didn't like it, let us know at hello@skipthequeue.fm. 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Ep 383: 2003, Turkey away in Istanbul, qualification for Euro 2004 is at stake. We all wanted to be there, but the FA said No. This is the story of how John ‘Walshy' Walsh slipped through the net to be one of only a few there. Plus I have some exciting news about the Football Content Awards. Running time 44:25 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

In this episode of arts24, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train, award-winning travel writer Monisha Rajesh joins Eve Jackson to share her immersive, rail-bound adventures across continents. Her latest book, "Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train", takes readers on 18 unforgettable journeys – from sipping pisco sours aboard Peru's Andean Explorer to watching the sunrise over Istanbul's skyline.

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Editor David Horovitz joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Last week, ToI's founding editor took a whirlwind trip to Damascus as part of a small delegation of US Jewish leaders, scholars and rabbis, which was coordinated by the new Syrian government. In today's episode, we hear that getting there was just the beginning of the adventure. What would have ostensibly been a three-hour car drive with open borders for Jerusalem-based Horovitz took three flights -- from Tel Aviv to Athens, then to Istanbul, and finally, from Istanbul to Damascus. He describes how, at the Damascus International Airport, the group immediately launched into their packed itinerary, which had the simultaneous dual tracks of a Jewish roots tour and a "friendship visit" with high-level Syrian officials. Horovitz describes at length what sounds like the pinnacle of the tour, a rare visit to the Dura-Europos synagogue, a 2,000-year-old shul in eastern Syria that was rediscovered in 1932. We learn about the seven-meter-high, vividly-colored wall paintings that lined the walls of the synagogue’s assembly hall and their near miraculous survival. And finally, we learn what the Syrian government wished the delegation to take back home and pass on to their leadership -- American and Israeli. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: 48 surreal hours in Damascus — an Israeli reporter’s travelogue from an enemy capital After years of war, world’s oldest synagogue paintings seen intact in Damascus Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves. IMAGE: Times of Israel Editor David Horovitz and academic Jill Joshowitz stand near the Dura-Europos Synagogue wall paintings in the Damascus National Museum in Syria, September 16, 2025. (Times of Israel)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Would you get a hair transplant in Turkey? Istanbul is now among global leaders in health tourism. In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we explore the reasons behind the popular shift toward medical care outside of the U.S. through the experience of Minnesota native Devin Buckley (yes, from Love is Blind Season 8). Devin is documenting his hair transplant journey with Vera Clinic. Related Links:  https://www.sonia-azad.com/blog/medic... https://www.veraclinic.net   Show Notes: You can follow Devin's journey on his social channels (@DevBuck3) IG (@DevBuck03) TikTok

The legal noose is tightening around Turkey's main opposition party, with waves of arrests targeting mayors and local officials. But the troubles of the Republican People's Party (CHP) could deepen further, as a court case threatens the removal of its leadership. "We are fighting for the future of Turkey's democracy," said party leader Ozgur Ozel to tens of thousands of supporters at a rally in Ankara on Saturday. Ozel has been travelling the country since March, when Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on graft charges. The case marked the start of a legal assault on the CHP. Ozel now speaks at rallies twice a week, despite his often hoarse voice. The party is also defending itself in court over alleged voting irregularities at a congress two years ago that elected Ozel as leader. If the court rules against them, Ozel and the rest of the party leadership could be removed and replaced by state-appointed trustees. "It's unprecedented," said political analyst Sezin Oney of the Politics news portal. "There has not been such a purge, such a massive crackdown on the opposition, and there is no end in sight, that's the issue." Macron and Erdogan find fragile common ground amid battle for influence Arrests and polls On Wednesday, another CHP mayor in Istanbul was jailed, bringing the total to 16 detained mayors and more than 300 other officials. Most face corruption charges. The arrests come as the CHP's new leadership is stepping up its challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Recent opinion polls give Imamoglu and other CHP figures double-digit leads over the president. Oney said the prosecutions are part of Erdogan's wider strategy. "He's trying to complete the transformation, the metamorphosis as I call it, of Turkey to become a full authoritarian country," she said. "There is an opposition but the opposition is a grotesque opposition, that can never have the power actually to be in government. But they give the perception as if the country is democratic because there are elections." Armenia and Azerbaijan peace deal raises hopes of Turkish border reopening ‘Multi-front attack' Ilhan Uzgel, the CHP's foreign affairs coordinator, said the party is under siege. "We are under a multi-front attack from all directions at almost every level, running from one court case to another," he said. He argued that Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is using fear to force defections. "Sixteen of our mayors are in jail right now, and they threaten our mayors. You either join our party or you face a jail term," Uzgel said. Erdogan rejects any suggestion of coercion and insists the judiciary is independent. Since he came to power more than 20 years ago, however, not a single AKP mayor has been convicted on graft charges – though on Friday at least two local mayors from the ruling party were detained as part of a corruption investigation. Turkey warns Kurdish-led fighters in Syria to join new regime or face attack Political risks Despite appearing dominant, Erdogan may face a backlash. Atilla Yesilada, a political analyst with Global Source Partners, said the crackdown is fuelling public anger. "You look at recent polls, the first complaint remains economic conditions, but justice rose to number two. These things don't escape people's notice; that's what I mean when I say Erdogan took a huge political risk with his career," he said. Erdogan currently trails behind several potential challengers, but elections are still more than two years away. Yesilada said much depends on the stance of Erdogan's ally Devlet Bahceli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party. "It's quite possible at some point, Bahceli will say enough is enough, you are destroying the country, and may also end the coalition," he said. Bahceli formed an informal alliance with Erdogan in 2018, when Turkey switched to a presidential system. Erdogan relies on Bahceli's parliamentary deputies to pass constitutional reforms needed to secure another term. Bahceli has voiced concern about the pressure on the CHP, which has been trying to win his support. But with the court expected to rule next month on the party's leadership, the CHP says it will keep fighting. "The only thing that we can do is rely on our people, our electorate, and the democratic forces in the country. We are not going to give up," said Uzgel.

Greg Jenner is joined in Egypt by historian Professor Islam Issa and comedian Athena Kugblenu to learn all about the history of science and philosophy in the city of Alexandria. Founded by ancient conqueror Alexander the Great, Alexandria from its earliest days was a city at the forefront of scientific discoveries, philosophical enquiry and religious debate. At its height, the city's famous library housed nearly one million texts, and attracted thinkers like Hypatia of Alexandria, Euclid and Heron (who invented the steam engine). This episode tells the story of this incredible site of knowledge and culture, taking in its epic founding, the rise of Christianity and its impact on the city, its fate during the Crusades, the coming of Napoleon, and its role in the rise of the Arab nationalism movement. If you're a fan of the history of science, brainy philosophers and incredible architectural achievements, you'll love our episode on Alexandria. If you want more from Athena Kugblenu, check out our episodes on the Haitian Revolution and Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba. Or for another journey through a historical city, listen to our episode on Istanbul in the Ottoman Golden Age. You're Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past. Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Emma Bentley Written by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Gill Huggett Senior Producer: Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: Philip Sellars

Day 1,304.Today, as President Zelensky claims Ukraine has liberated 160 square kilometers in a 'counteroffensive operation' in Donetsk, we hear live from Istanbul for the final speech of an old spymaster before retirement. Then we bring you another recording from David Knowles, who speaks to a witness to the murders which took place in Bucha, and asks what it takes to document and prosecute a war crime.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphanton on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.With thanks to Wayne Jordash (Global Rights Compliance and Truth Hounds). WayneJordash on X. And special thanks - as ever - to David Knowles (creator of 'Ukraine: The Latest').Content Referenced:CHARITIES IN DAVID KNOWLES' MEMORY:KHARPP (Ukraine) fundraiser:https://donorbox.org/kharpp-fundraiser-in-memory-of-david-knowlesBritish Heart Foundation fundraiser:https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bhfteamdavidknowlesMI6 puts out call to aspiring spies on dark web (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/18/mi6-puts-out-call-to-aspiring-spies-on-dark-web/Assassin disguises himself as old woman in ‘Ukrainian bomb plot' (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/18/ukrainian-old-woman-disguise-assassination-plot-fsb-russia/How my face ended up on a Russian propaganda site (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/14/how-my-face-ended-up-on-a-russian-propaganda-site/What the resignation of technocrat Dmitry Kozak tells us about power in Russia (The Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/what-the-resignation-of-technocrat-dmitry-kozak-tells-us-about-power-in-russia/Which Russian military personnel are behind the murder of a family in Bucha? (Suspilne)https://suspilne.media/253621-hto-z-rosijskih-vijskovih-stoit-za-vbivstvom-rodini-u-buci-rozsliduvanna/SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Abrie Rautenbach, Deputy Co-Chair of the B20 South Africa Sustainable Food Systems Task Force and Executive for AgriBusiness at Absa Group, about building resilient food systems across Africa. The conversation, part of B20 South Africa’s priority agenda, explores how inclusive financing, sustainable agriculture, and trade can bolster food security and climate resilience across the continent. In other interviews, Iga Motylska, travel writer and guidebook author, chats about Norwegian Cruise Line voyage experience that explored the Greek isles and Turkey, featuring stops in Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Kusadasi, and Istanbul. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Brannum and Hope Mandel visit the cafe to talk about Democrats Abroad's newest country committee: DA Turkiye, which they lead as chair and vice chair. The two talk about the steps involved in bringing the committee to viability, from the earliest phone calls to existing members, to recognition at Democrats Abroad's most recent annual meeting. They share impressions of Istanbul, their ongoing conversation about contacting existing members vs finding new ones, and how they'll go about getting out the vote among Americans living in Turkiye. The conversation also touches on Turkish pastries, the need for a podcast on Turkish men, and a vision of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dancing to the Pogues at a summer music festival. Find the full audio library of Blue Vote Café episodes at http://bluevotecafe.com. Register and request your ballot every year at votefromabroad.org.

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Iga Motylska, travel writer and guidebook author, about Norwegian Cruise Line voyage that explored the Greek isles and Turkey, featuring stops in Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Kusadasi, and Istanbul. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this conversation recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, travel writer Monisha Rajesh talks about her new book Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train. From Paris to Istanbul, Scotland to India, the United States to Lapland, Rajesh explores the romance and realities of sleeper trains—where the carriages, the landscapes, and above all, the people become the story. She shares how her love of rail travel began in India, why night trains are enjoying a resurgence amid the climate crisis, and what it means to travel as a woman, a mother, and a writer in a turbulent world. Alongside the practicalities of packing eye masks and hot water bottles, Rajesh reflects on the communities that form in dining cars, the unexpected intimacy of train travel, and the way technology, politics, and global events shape the journeys we take.Buy Moonlight Express: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/books/moonlight-expressMonisha Rajesh is a British journalist whose writing has appeared in Time magazine, the New York Times, and Vanity Fair. Her first book, Around India in 80 Trains, was named one of the Independent's best books on India. Her second book, Around the World in 80 Trains, won the National Geographic Traveller Book of the Year and was shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year. In 2024 she was named in Condé Nast Traveller's Women Who Travel Power List. She lives in London.Adam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company.Listen to Alex Freiman's latest EP, In The Beginning: https://open.spotify.com/album/5iZYPMCUnG7xiCtsFCBlVa?si=h5x3FK1URq6SwH9Kb_SO3w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Qatar warns Netanyahu: ‘No one above the law' Erdogan blasts Israel's 'state terror' Russia rules out US-Ukraine talks Beirut blast shipowner arrested in Bulgaria Türkiye's TEKNOFEST takes off in Istanbul

Basler Ballert wird präsentiert von Tipico Sportwetten. Neukundenangebote und Qotenboost unter https://bit.ly/Basler_Ballert Sicherheitshinweise: Max. Einsatz 5€ | Max. Quote: 32,00 | Quotenänderungen vorbehalten | Nur für Neukunden | 18+ | Erlaubt (Whitelist) | Suchtrisiko | Hilfe unter www.buwei.de -- Spielt EA SPORTS FC 26 ab dem 26. September oder bestellt euch die Ultimate Edition vor und erhaltet 7 Tage Early Access unter: https://go.ea.com/FC26_Baslerballert Die Bundesliga läuft, die Champions League steht vor der Tür – und Mario Basler teilt im Podcast Basler Ballert seine klaren Einschätzungen zu den vier deutschen Startern. Die Themen der Folge: Bayern München: Auftakt gegen Chelsea – Basler fordert endlich internationale Topleistungen von Spielern wie Gnabry. Borussia Dortmund: Muss bei Juventus ran – für Basler der Prüfstein, ob der BVB reif für höhere Ziele ist. Eintracht Frankfurt: Schweres Auswärtsspiel bei Galatasaray – Basler warnt vor der „Hammerstimmung in Istanbul“. Bayer Leverkusen: Pflichtaufgabe gegen Kopenhagen – Trainer Juhlmann soll den Favoritenstatus bestätigen. Dazu gibt es Baslers knallhartes Fazit zum Bundesliga-Wochenende: HSV in Not, Gladbach taumelt, Mainz wackelt. Köln begeistert durch Charakter, Leverkusen überzeugt, Frankfurt enttäuscht. MSV Duisburg sorgt in Liga 3 für Euphorie, Nürnberg und Klose geraten unter Druck. Starke Zitate: „Wenn die nicht aufpassen, ist der HSV schneller wieder abgestiegen, als sie aufgestiegen sind.“ „Nach zehn sieglosen Spielen – da kann es für Seoane keine Ausreden mehr geben.“ „Frankfurt darf in Istanbul nicht so auftreten wie gegen Leverkusen – sonst wird es ein Desaster.“ „Bayern braucht internationale Siegermentalität – nicht nur Bundesliga-Glanz.“ Basler Ballert – klare Prognosen, harte Analysen, echte Leidenschaft für den Fußball.

Ekrem Imamoglu, der abgesetzte Stadtpräsident von Istanbul und Präsidentschaftskandidat ist ein Gegner des türkischen Präsidenten Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Seit März ist Imamoglu hinter Gittern und wird von Anklagen überschüttet. Am Freitag beginnt ein Prozess gegen den Oppositionspolitiker. Kritiker werfen der Regierung vor, mit Hilfe der Justiz den größten Konkurrenten von Präsident Erdogan ausschalten zu wollen. Die Bevölkerung protestiert seit Monaten gegen Imamoglus Festnahme. Die Regierung reagiert mit hunderten von Festnahmen, auch von 14-Jährigen und Studierenden. Ein mit einem Schal vermummtes Mädchen hielt den Polizisten ein Schild entgegen: «Bitte kein Tränengas, vielleicht bin ich ja deine Tochter, und du glaubst, ich sei zu Hause». Erdogans Umfragewerte sinken derweil, selbst in seinen Stammlanden. Hat Erdogans grösster Konkurrent Imamoglu unter diesen Umständen überhaupt eine Chance, 2028 kandidieren zu können? Zumal die Justiz nicht mehr unabhängig ist. Susanne Güsten berichtet seit 1997 für verschiedene Medien aus Istanbul. Sie ist zu Gast im Tagesgespräch bei Ivana Pribakovic.

Click the post for details on this episode! Welcome back to Open House! Randy Seidman here, with another two hours of the grooviest beats. Coming off an amazing couple weeks in the States. Thank you to everyone who made it out to the shows in LA, Seattle and Denver. This month is a busy one with upcoming gigs at Surf Club in Dubai, the DXB Boat Party in Istanbul, Sandai Music Festival in Korea, and back at home in Bangkok for another round at Mustache. Today's episode originally aired thirteen years ago, at #91 (back in September 2012), and included the recording of my fabled set at Terminal 5 in New York City, along with a stellar guest mix from the legendary Russian artist, Yuri Kane. For now, turn it up. Randy Seidman's WebsiteRandy Seidman's SoundCloudRandy Seidman's BeatportRandy Seidman's SpotifyRandy Seidman's FacebookRandy Seidman's Twitter Randy Seidman's Track List:01) Jean Claude Ades - My Journey (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix)02) Rashid Ajami & Haroun Hickman - Lets Be Free (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix)03) Kirsty Hawkshaw - A Million Stars (Save The Robot Remix / Randy Edit)04) Save The Robot - Compassionate Red City (Randy Seidman Edit)05) George Acosta feat. Fisher - True Love (Save The Robot Remix)06) Weekend Heros - Loura (Original Mix)07) Betsie Larkin & Sied Van Riel - The Offering (Save The Robot Remix)08) Dave202 - Purple Drops (Original Mix)09) Antillas - Damaged (Green & Falkner vs. Myon & Shane 54 / Randy Edit)10) Alex Sayz - Acid Kills (Original Mix)11) Fedde le Grand, Deniz Koyu & Johan Wedel - Turn it (Original Mix)12) Dada - Majestic 12 feat. The Other (Ted Nilsson Remix)13) Tom Colontonio - Reflection (Heatbeat Remix)14) Tempo Giusto - Dive Into The Echo (Mike Koglin Remix)15) Norin & Rad - Zion (Original Mix) I hope you enjoyed the first hour, as special throwback from thirteen years ago featuring my set recorded at Terminal 5 in NYC. Also included in this episode was a guest mix from the famous Russian-based artist, Yuri Kane. This musical monster blew up in 2009 with his production ‘Right Back' supported by legendary DJs including Pete Tong on ‘BBC Radio One.' And it was voted the best track of 2010 in Armin van Buuren's ‘A State of Trance' radio show. Following that success, Yuri recieved requests to do remixes for such labels as Flashover, Blackhole, Infrasonic, and for such producers as Matt Darey, Cosmic Gate, and many others. From Ministry of Sound compilations to radio play from the likes of Above & Beyond, Tiesto, and Myon & Shane 54 – he isn't slowing down anytime soon. Yuri Kane's SpotifyYuri Kane's SoundcloudYuri Kane's Beatport Yuri Kane's Track List:01) Sunleed - Suspended Animation (Johnny Yono Remix)02) Above & Beyond vs. Andy Moor - Air For Life (Norin & Rad Remix)03) The Blizzard & Yuri Kane feat. Relyk - Everything About You (Original Mix)04) Solis & Sean Truby feat. Fisher - Love Is The Answer (Yuri Kane Remix)05) Jaytech feat. Steve Smith - Stranger (Original Mix)06) Deepwide - Lacuna (The Madison Remix)07) Ronski Speed - Proton 12 (Ronski Speed & Cressida Mix)08) Neev Kennedy - One Step Behind (Vs Gal Abutbul)09) Lange feat. Stine Grove - Crossroads (Original Mix)10) Cosmic Gate - Perfect Stranger (Wezz Devall Remix) Randy Seidman · Open House 247 w/Randy (at Terminal 5, NYC) + Yuri Kane [Sep. 2025] - 13 Year Throwback

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Mazel Morons! Today, we're covering everything from J.Lo's infamous bodega snack order to Ben's hair loss journey and the wild world of Turkish transplants. Josh shares his mom's Costco hoarding habits, a Van Gogh-style portrait of himself, and why Apple thinks his toaster oven is a security risk. We weigh in on listener dilemmas- awkward weddings, relationship limbo, and cutoff t-shirts- plus we crown their latest What Are You, Nuts? moments (hint: loose romaine leaves and Torahs at Rikers). Love ya!Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code GOODGUYS at checkout.See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code GOODGUYS10.Go to signos.com and get $10 off select plans with code GOODGUYS.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This weekend Prime Minister Mitsotakis is heading to Thessaloniki, where he's going to deliver a sort of state of the union address, outlining his agenda and key priorities for the year ahead. Today Thanos Davelis brings on Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder of Macropolis.gr, as we break down what issues are top of the list, and what moves Mitsotakis is planning for the year ahead. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:PM finalises relief measures in ambitious but risky move to sway votersTurkish court ousts main opposition's Istanbul head over congress irregularitiesEU foreign policy chief: Turkey-Libya maritime deal violates rights of third countries

Ten years ago, Sydney-based artist HOSSEI took a step back from the art world to care for his sick mother. The more time they spent together, the more inspired HOSSEI became to create something especially for, about, and starring his mum.HOSSEI is an artist with a flair for colour, quirk and unbridled joy.But growing up the only son of a Persian-Australian family, it took years of hard work to convince his parents that being an artist was his destiny.HOSSEI's mother, Nahid, came around first, getting her sewing machine out to help her son make his incredible costumes.Then, it was HOSSEI's turn to support his mum, who needed a carer as her health deteriorated.As they spent more and more time together, HOSSEI was inspired to write a musical for, about and starring his cheeky, charismatic mother.The project is personal, but also has a political edge -- women in Iran aren't allowed to freely sing, dance or play music -- and so HOSSEI put his mother centre stage.Further informationRecently, HOSSEI was commissioned by Parramatta Artist Studios to update their uniform in connection with Wear it Purple Day.He has also been commissioned by the Sydney Opera House to develop a play space for the Centre for Creativity, which will be presented in January 2026.HOSSEI is currently touring his show ESSSENSSSE through regional NSW, at Bathurst Regional Gallery, Yarrila Arts and Museum in Coffs Harbour and later to Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.You can keep up to date with HOSSEI's exhibitions and news at his Instagram page.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris and presented by Richard Fidler, executive producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores visual arts, performing arts, becoming an artist, how to be an artist, carers, caring for parents, the sandwich generation, Persia, Iran, womens rights, feminism, musical theatre, experimental art, Western Sydney, Sydney College of the Arts, university, TAFE, tertiary education, what to do after high school, graduation, Istanbul, migration, war, escape, family dynamics, sisters, kidnapping.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Today we are talking about what happens when you turn left on the airplane and fly business class! Now that Kim and Tamara have flown business class on many airlines including Delta One, Aer Lingus, TAP Airlines, Emirates, Finnair, Condor, Avianca, and others. Whether you are booking on points or paying cash, there are some things that you need to know first. Episodes Highlights Research what aircraft is flying the route you are looking to buy because the business class can vary dramatically depending on the plane and the layout Keep in mind that the airline can still change the aircraft after booking The airline will provide you with the aircraft type and should list if it is a lay flat seat or a suite You can also research how often the aircraft is switched out Also look at YouTube plane reviews for the specific route that you are looking at booking You may want to splurge on business class on longer flights, for example longer than eight or nine hours Consider if you have an overnight flight, you may want to upgrade to business class Keep in mind that if the flight is leaving in the early evening, it may still be hard to sleep Also, dinner service can really cut into your potential sleep time so on a shorter flight (e.g. from the east coast to Europe), it may not be worth it If you want to book with points, you can also use a paid service or use paid apps to try to find the best reward flights If you are booking on points, keep in mind that you still need to pay taxes and fees on most flights and some airports (such as London Heathrow) are very expensive If you have Avios points, you can move them to different programs but other partner programs you can combine Business class is different than first class. Many airlines don't have first class, such as Qatar or Delta, but others have first class, business class, premium economy, and economy When you are traveling business class, you have access to the priority lane for checking your bags Some airports offer a priority security lane as well When traveling business class, you have access to the airline lounge (if available in the airport) You also get to board early and they will typically bring you a welcome drink Keep in mind that your under-the-seat space is limited in business class and some airlines or aircraft set ups have better storage than others The airline will also provide you with a small amenity kit with a sleep mask, moisturizer, lip balm, and other items They will also provide you with a comfy blanket and pillow and some will make up your bed for you Our favorite business class experiences include Qatar, Turkish Airlines, and JetBlue Mint Our favorite lounge experiences have been the Virgin lounge in Heathrow, the Business Class lounge for Turkish Airlines in Istanbul, and the Garden in Doha, and the British Airways lounge Related Episodes How to choose your seat on the airplane What to know about airline fees Airport travel tips

Some foreign shippers are suspending US package deliveries, as a customs tax exemption for low-value goods comes to an end this Friday. Also, a look at the status of the Russian mercenary force Wagner Group's operations in Mali. And, new mouth guards with flashing lights may be able to alert rugby players of potential concussions. Plus, Istanbul's free public orchard allows visitors to pick their own produce.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

MUSICA drone kept buzzing the stage during Limp Bizkit's set Sunday night in Istanbul, Turkey. So Fred Durst took a page from "Break Stuff" and swatted the drone from the sky. Watch it happen on YouTube. https://youtu.be/_8X-qSO82yI?si=-vwDjpJi5MZtEFrtLast week, a video of Florence Welch screaming into a hole was released, and now we know its meaning. https://www.instagram.com/p/DNiL1M1OEcL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Get your MTV Video Music Awards Hummus ready, because the first performers for the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards have been announced. https://themusicuniverse.com/first-performers-and-honorees-revealed-for-2025-mtv-vmas/ Gary Oldman thinks the world has gone to [crap] since David Bowie died on January 10th, 2016. Quote, "It was like he was cosmic glue or something. When he died, everything fell apart. So, yeah, I miss him." https://consequence.net/2025/08/gary-oldman-david-bowies-death-worlds-gone-shit/Post Malone is the new face of Skims Men, which is Kim Kardashian's brand. He just appeared in a risqué photo shoot in the mountains of Utah. The collection, which launches tomorrow on the brand's website, includes underwear, tees, and heavyweight fleece loungewear in camouflage. https://www.gq.com/story/post-malone-skims-campaign-interview TVActress Aubrey Plaza spoke publicly for the first time about coping with the death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, who died by suicide in January at age 47. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLe9yRkrfCE Kelly Clarkson has returned to work on her upcoming season of The Voice following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. https://www.tmz.com/2025/08/19/kelly-clarkson-returning-to-the-voice/ Euphoria star Colman Domingo opened up about his experience of almost joining a cult on the Mythical Kitchen series, Last Meals. https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1336908-euphoria-star-colman-domingo-reveals-horrifying-incident-from-past MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:The Annabelle popcorn bucket for The Conjuring: Last Rite has arrived! Cinemark released a creepy video showing the popcorn doll, which will be available starting on Friday. https://www.superherohype.com/guides/620467-the-conjuring-last-rites-annabelle-popcorn-bucket-price-marcus-amc-regal-cinemark AND FINALLYTravis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' steakhouse in Missouri has an opening date and is taking reservations soon! https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-1587-prime-steakhouse-opening-date-rcna225784 AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.