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Send voice or text msgAthena and her best friend Pallas love playing beautiful music together, so they eagerly sign up for Litropia's first Fabulous Flautist Competition. Both are determined to do their best while cheering each other on along the way. But Athena's prideful father, Zeus, zaps Pallas's confidence when he tries to give Athena an unfair advantage. Athena must help her friend find the courage to stay and teach the king of the gods a lesson about honest competition, friendship, and the joy of celebrating the success of others.Episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/athenas-magical-flute/ DOWNLOAD WORKSHEET: https://bit.ly/dorktales132funsheet GRAB YOUR FREE PDF list of conversation questions for this episode: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/ep132freePDF PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: Athena's Magical Flute is a story about supportive friendships, good sportsmanship, and respectful competition. As Athena and Pallas prepare for a flute competition, they demonstrate how friends can encourage and support one another even when participating in the same competitive event. When Zeus's desire to see Athena win leads him to doing something unfair, the story explores the importance of honesty, taking responsibility for mistakes, and repairing relationships through sincere apologies. Ultimately, the episode celebrates the joy of celebrating another person's success.IF YOU ENJOYED THIS STORY with Greek Mythological characters, we think you'll also enjoy episode 128, Hercules and the Heroes: https://jonincharacter.com/hercules-and-the-heroes/CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written by Rebecca Cunningham, directed and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.Announcing our new FAN PAGE where the magic of Dorktales Storytime continues beyond the podcast. Check out all the cool stuff just for you: https://jonincharacter.com/dorktalesfans/ Support the showREACH OUT!Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Leave Voicemail: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1267991/fan_mail/newSend us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.comDM us on IG @dorktalesstorytimeLibrary of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-CardSupport Us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1267991/supporters/new Our Pod's Songs: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/musicNow, go be the hero of your own story and we'll see you next once-upon-a-time!
We are talking strong women today! Katharina Brumbach, more commonly known as Katie Sandwina or Lady Hercules was, for a time, a headlining act at the famed Barnum and Bailey's circus and considered the "perfect" female specimen. We dive deep into her life, career, family and of course amazing feats of strength which will blow your socks off!+Check out our IG for images we discuss during the episode!!images and photos sourced from Stark Center.org++View videos of Sandwina + Son Teddy Brumbach (link above) Support the show+Follow Us on IG @circus.stories+Email us: circusstoriespodcast@gmail.comRate, Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen!Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!
Ketika Indonesia berencana membangun “bengkel resmi” pesawat angkut Hercules di Kertajati, yang sedang dipertaruhkan kiranya bukan sekadar kontrak perawatan pesawat, melainkan posisi Indonesia di peta pengaruh militer Indo-Pasifik. Dari pembeli, menjadi penentu. Mungkinkah itu terjadi?
One Disney Destiny sailing isn't enough and Wes proves it by coming back for round two with a first-timer friend and a fresh set of eyes. We talk through what actually improves on a repeat cruise once you know the layout, the timing, and the hidden “gotchas” that can make or break your plans on a Wish-class ship. Think limited-capacity venues, growing rope drop culture at the most popular lounges, and why some entertainment still takes strategy even when you're determined to slow down and soak it all in.We also get delightfully specific: GTY (guarantee) stateroom realities, the rotational dining order that puts Pride Lands on the last night, and which meals overdeliver. Wes shares why 1923 remains a favorite, why Worlds of Marvel is better than its reputation, and why Pride Lands can be both incredible and frustrating thanks to volume, lighting, and sightlines. Then we go big on entertainment, including a candid Hercules review, a real-world warning about balcony box seats, and how missing puppetry can change the feel of a marquee show.The headline comparison is the dream combo stop: Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Castaway Cay on the same itinerary. We stack them up on beach, water, theming, and flow, plus a surprising Castaway cabana-area moment that feels closer to the calm, shallow vibe people love about Lookout. If you're planning a Disney Cruise Line vacation, this is packed with practical tips and honest takes that help you choose priorities and set expectations. Subscribe, share this with your favorite Disney planner, and leave us a review with your pick: Lookout Cay or Castaway Cay?----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook: @ourmousecapadesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourmousecapadespodhttps://OurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com
Send us Fan MailSeptember 1999. On the small south-east Asian island of Timor, demands for independence from Indonesia which had ruled over the population there since annexing it in 1976 had grown to such an extent as to spark open violence between those who wished to remain Indonesian and those who wanted the island to take control of its own future. This forced the United Nations to intervene, creating a peacekeeping force predominantly led by Australian defence forces to intervene and secure an open and fair referendum on independence. To assist with this difficult task, the Australian government turned to its two longest and most natural allies namely New Zealand and the United Kingdom for assistance. Dubbed the International Force for East Timor or INTERFET, it included a special operations detachment which arrived in theatre aboard a Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport flying out of Darwin, Australia. Disembarking from the aircraft in their specially modified Land Rover Defenders was the small British contingent of around 20 troops who were captured briefly on camera by a news crew. For the British civilian population back home, this was one of the first real glimpses they'd had of arguably their country's most secretive special forces units – the Special Boat Squadron or SBS. In this episode, we are going to examine the often-overlooked origins of the SBS and cast some light on this most shadowy of groups. Welcome to Wars of the World.Support the show
Husk at bruge koden "BILKLUBBEN" og få 100 kr. i rabat på din første ordre fra aioss.Afsnit 233 sendes fra Classic Car House i Lyngby. Dine værter i denne uge er Anders Richter, Nils Petter Bro og gæstemedvært Simon Kirketerp, investorredaktør på Børsen.Richter har været på flyvetur i et Hercules fly med en Ferrari ombord.NP har testet den opdaterede Volvo EX90Simon Kirketerp gør os klogere på bilaktier og aktier generelt.Brevkassen er som altid fyldt med spørgsmål fra alle jer lyttere.Denne uges udgave af verdens sværeste bilquiz har temaet "Biler fra film om aktiehandlere".Afsnit 233 er publiceret d. 8. juni, 2026.
Episode 394. James B and Eddie discuss Marvel Team Up books featuring Hercules and the first meeting of Spider-Man and Blade in this Saturday Express Episode. Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Namor. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/ Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Welcome to the very first episode of I Killed My Tamagotchi!Things immediately go off the rails when Tommy James opens the show with a confession so shocking that Alex "A-Town" Ryan spends the rest of the episode questioning their entire 25-year friendship.From there, the guys dive into the Disney Renaissance and rank the songs that defined a generation. From The Little Mermaid and Aladdin to Mulan, The Lion King, Hercules, and more, they debate classics, share childhood memories, and discover just how differently they view some of Disney's most beloved films.Along the way, they take a trip back to June 1999, revisit Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, celebrate the New York Knicks making another Finals run, and somehow keep circling back to one particular Disney movie Tommy has never seen.Plus, the very first Heartthrob email arrives. A mysterious admirer has their sights set on Alex or Mat, kicking off a season-long game filled with hidden clues, bad decisions, and the possibility of public embarrassment at the Sock Hop Dance.Whether you grew up rewinding VHS tapes, belting Disney songs in your bedroom, arguing over the best soundtrack of the 90s, or desperately trying to keep a digital pet alive, you've found your people.Welcome to I Killed My Tamagotchi.
Playlist: 1. Atjazz ft Nathan Haines & Jorge Bezerra - “Horizon” (Atjazz Record Company, 2026) 2. Phlash & Friends - “Look At What We've Done” (Archive, 2008) 3. Mr Fingers - “Leev Ur Mynd” (Alleviated Records, 2026) 4. Charles Webster & WAPO Jije - “Part Two” (Stay True Sounds, 2026) 5. DaRand Land - “At The Feeling Level” (Scissor and Thread, 2024) 6. Vakula - “Unique Ideogram” (Phonogramme, 2026) 7. Charles Webster, China Charmeleon & Girly Mbabane - “Many Blessings” (Stay True Sounds, 2026) 8. 3 Chairs - “Dreams” (Three Chairs, 2004) 9. Nico Lahs - “Get Away” (U FIT, 2025) 10. Hercules & Love Affair - "Crossed Lines (Mr Fingers Deep Mix)” (Stratasonic, 2026) 11. Abacus - “A Place In Time” (Prescription, 1994) 12. Patrice Scott - “My Desire (Uptown Mix)” (Sistrum, 2026) 13. Moodymann ft Roberta Sweed & Norma Jean Bell - “Runaway” (Peacefrog, 2004) 14. Millsart - “The Divine Line” (Axis, 2024)
Funheitur, fjölbreyttur og hæstmóðins Party Zone listi Topp 30 fyrir mars 2026 er mál málanna í þessum þætti. Sem fyrr grömsum við í plötukössum plötusnúðanna ásamt því að skoða það helsta sem er að gerast í helstu suðupottum danstónlistarinnar. Upphafslag þáttarins er surgslari frá hinu herrans ári 2006 og fer í bækur þáttarins sem Múmía kvöldsins. Listinn: 1. Disco Cherry Purple Disco Machine 2. Spiralen DJ Koze 3. Test Press (Aphrohead remix-Erol Alkan re-edit) Felix Da Housecat ft. NEZ & Panther Modern 4. I feel so Free Madonna 5. Come On, Let´s Get it / Passionfruit (AK Cuts vol. 3) Anish Kumar 6. The Happy Hour (Julian Liander remix) Casnik & Gaston Perez 7. Her Certain Uncertainty (Isoleé remix) Leaving Laurel 8. Brass Band (Maceo Plex remix) Etienne de Crecy 9. Real, You Know?! Mano Le Tough & DJ Koze 10. Like Ron Hardy 1985 (Disco Fix version) DJ Pierre 11. Orka andhim 12. Plastic Camelia Olof Dreijer 13. Love 4 You Dandara 14. Together The Avalanches, Nikki Nair 15. IMOVEU (Post Hope EP) Kollektiv Turmstrasse 16. No Rules Notre Dame 17. Take Me As I Am (Moodyman Remix) Dames Brown, Amp Fiddler 18. Then Came You (Jimpster remix) Harley & Muscle ft. India 19. City of Fear ex.girls 20. Dime Algo (Black Science Orchestra remix) Payfone ft. Kyd Nereida 21. Won't Let U Down Folamour ft. LYMA 22. Pawa! (Crazy P Disco Dub) Asha Puthli, She She She 23. Start Motion John Tejada, Plaid 24. Crossed Lines (Mr. Fingers Acid remix) Hercules & Love Affair ft. Hips & Lips 25. Feelin' Good Tonight (DJ Minx remix) Louie Vega pres. Funki Cadets ft. Willy Soul 26. Maynard Ron Basejam 27. Groovejet (not without friends remix) Spiller ft. Sophie Ellis-Bextor 28. Beyond the Speed of Life (The Field remix) Addy Weitzman 29. Connection Daniel Steinberg 30. This Thing We Call Love Thundercat ft. Channel Tres
Ryan & Andrew (along with their new friends Hercules & the Archbishop of Canterbury) do a little punishing of their own.
This week on Everybody's Got A Pod, we're dipping into the BUSHWHACKED archives for Bushwhacker Luke's perspective on WrestleMania 7! Topics include the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame inductees, the WWF debut of John Nord, working with The Nasty Boys, Hercules, WrestleMania 7, and much more! Special thanks to our sponsors! Morgan & Morgan - If you're ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is FREE unless they win. For more information go to ForThePeople.Com/EGAP or dial #LAW (#529) from your cell phone BlueChew - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code EGAP. That's promo code EGAP. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast Follow us on YouTube at http://YouTube.com/@GoldenEraNetwork for clips of the podcast AND a chance to win free signed merchandise from Ted DiBiase himself! Follow Ted on social media at MDMTedDiBiase and follow Marcus at MarcusPDeAngelo on X!
The guys go the distance with Disney's mythological animated classic! Recorded 05/11/2026
In this episode of Being Bookish, I am digging into the layers of Blood of Hercules, the 2024 urban fantasy novel with hints of dark romance written by author Jasmine Mas.While there is plenty of talk online about the relationships and the reverse harem elements in this book, I am much more interested in looking at how the character dynamics and Greek mythology connections hold up, as this is truly where my personal passion lies!Somehow, this has become another slightly longer episode, as I really started to dig into the relationships and the shifting alliances without getting overly distracted by the dark romance and dark obsession marketing. Instead, I am going to look at the urban fantasy elements, the mythology, the character development and how they work together. Whether you're a fan of Greek mythology or you're looking to see how a character-driven mystery handles these specific tropes, I've got plenty of personal feelings to share on where this book could fit on your fantasy reading list.It is a deep dive into a dark world, so grab yourself something refreshing, and let's get into Blood of Hercules together. I'm really looking forward to sharing my honest thoughts with you. Featured episodes Lore The Games Gods Play
Episode: 1578 The brief day of the great flying boats. Today, we ask what ever became of flying boats.
This week on PodQuest, we have our next book club chat about the 1992 classic My Cousin Vinny, then Walnut talks about a single player board game called Hercules and the 12 Labors, and Chris started reading Absolute Batman and Absolute Superman. We also open up the show talking about Walnuts trip to an escape room, and plenty more. Our next book club pick in the lawyer/legal/trial theme is the 1997 remake of 12 Angry Men. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:17 - Escape Room 00:13:20 - Agenda 00:13:42 - Book Club - My Cousin Vinny 00:25:37 - Next book club pick. . . 00:29:12 - Hercules and the 12 Labors (Board Game) 00:48:38 - Absolute Batman and Absolute Superman (comics) 01:18:05 - Witch Hat Atelier (quick) 01:18:49 - Critical Role Mini Series (quick) 01:21:14 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix
For this episode, we're focusing on the Quest that Commodus is calling “The New Labors of Hercules”. So, what might that mean? Maybe we can figure it out – or at least get some kind of idea – by examining the old Labors. Most of the Labors of Hercules feature fantastical creatures of some kind, and we've talked about some of them in prior episodes. But we did sort of have to speed-run through them, so let's look at a few more in-depth now. Plus, if you haven't received this year's prophecy from our Oracle yet, you can hear it in this episode! Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board! All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales. [Transcript for Episode 2] If you'd like to submit something creative you've done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian's permission!). ----more---- Stuff to Read: The Summer Prophecy Commodus's ImpossibleQuest Flyer Hercules Mythopedia What were the 12 Labors of Hercules? Crotalum: Commodus Why did the Emperor Commodus wish to become Hercules? Commodus as Hercules Stuff to Watch: Our curated YouTube playlist for this episode!
Hercules and Love Affair is an electronic music project created in 2004 by DJ, producer and songwriter Andy Butler. Originally formed in New York City, the act became known for blending classic disco, Chicago house, techno and synth-pop into emotionally charged dance music with an art-pop sensibility. Rather than functioning as a traditional band, Hercules and Love Affair operates as a rotating collective of vocalists, musicians and collaborators, with Butler remaining the project's central creative force. The project remains at the forefront of queer dance music culture in the UK and beyond and in our own opinion, remains pivotal for the fact that there has been no bowing or amenity towards fads or trends. They returned at the tail end of 2025, now as we approach summer a new remix package has been announced which includes contributions from the likes of Ciel, Luke Solomon and Mystery Affair. However, as mentioned above, their connection to the underground and origins of the sound has afforded them the rare privilege of a remix from none other than Larry Heard under the Mr Fingers alias. In celebration of this, here is a rare mix from Hercules and Love Affair, a homage to house music and the direction of travel as we proceed.
This week on PodQuest, we have our next book club chat about the 1992 classic My Cousin Vinny, then Walnut talks about a single player board game called Hercules and the 12 Labors, and Chris started reading Absolute Batman and Absolute Superman. We also open up the show talking about Walnuts trip to an escape room, and plenty more.
| A Long Time Coming (Unreleased Version Instrumental) | Fred Everything, Sapele | Show You The Way To Go (Afro House Mix) | PL Sweets, Dungeon Jones | Endless Dreams (Original Mix) | Nikos Diamantopoulos, T.Markakis | Crossed Lines (Mr. Fingers Deep Mix) | Hercules & Love Affair, Hips & Lips | Run Away (Remix) | Stacy Kidd | Vanilla Jazz (Extended Club Mix) | Chemars | Good Inside (Extended Mix) | Sonic Soul Orchestra, Kathy Brown | Black Queen (JJK Eclectic Dub Mix) | Dee Jay Alicia, Sun Love Peace, John Julius Knight | Real (Adra & 75 Retro Remix) | Donna Allen | Vida Do Mwangolé (Extended Mix) | Kulas, Paulo Flores | Hurts My Pride | Seb Skalski, Rona Ray | We're Not Too Young (Nudisco Club Mix) | Block & Crown | Ego Talkin' (Shelter x Fuzion Remix Vocal) | Merlin Bobb, Franke Estevez Fuzion | What Should I Do (Dino & Terry Classic Mix) | Dino & Terry | Make You Move (Original Mix) | Discosteps | Time & Spaces (Original Mix) | Franck Roger | You Got Me Hungry (Original Mix) | Raffaele Ciavolino | The Mood (Extended Vocal Mix) | Ronnie Herel, Haifa | Simply (Funkhut Vocal) | Una, DJ Pope | Ain't No Doubt (Extended Mix) | Suki Soul | Shaman's Prophecy | Tema Due, Nicola Conte, Nico Lahs | Time & Time Again (Jimpster Remix) | Vick Lavender, Justin Dillard | Breathe Again (Bump Mix) | Yooks, Taliwa | Ferme Les Yeux (Original Mix) | Walter G | Set Me Free (Emmaculate Remix) | Cee ElAssaad | Dance Activator (Extended Red Room Club Mix) | Doug Gomez | Any Love (Original Mix) | Jay Vegas | Feelin' Good Tonight (Kai Alcé Remix) | Louie Vega, Willy Soul, Funki Cadets | Moving On (Stacy Kidd Remix) | DJ Disciple, The Real Shakar | Everything (Original Mix) | Ralph Session, Brandon Markell Holmes | As We Rise (Club Mix) | Risk Assessment, Jacqui Bennett | Depression (Main Mix) | Stacy Kidd | Thank U Lord (Main Mix) | Stacy Kidd | Free Love (Vocal Version) | Timmy Regisford | Don't Let Go (Main Version) | Timmy Regisford | The Way Of Life | Steevie Milliner
Man the studio, the computer, it's just too nice in here to be honest, to clean HA, Also, what the fuck happened to Hercules from The Nutty Professor? These graduation pics are revealing a lot more these days than they use to… you cool with that Dads? Headlines
Many astronomical discoveries have come in stages – a series of “aha” moments where we learn more about the nature of an object. A good example is Messier 13, the Great Hercules Cluster. Under especially dark skies, it’s just visible to the unaided eye, so people have known about it forever. It looks like a faint, hazy star. But during the 1700s, the cluster was “discovered” several times. The first discovery was made by Edmond Halley. Using a small telescope, he came across it in 1714. He described it as “a little patch.” Charles Messier saw it a half-century later. He described it as “round, beautiful, and brilliant.” But, he wrote, “I am sure it doesn’t contain any star.” He made it the 13th object in his catalog. In 1779, though, William Herschel contradicted Messier. M13 “is a most beautiful cluster of stars,” he wrote. Many other discoveries have followed. They’ve told us that M13 contains hundreds of thousands of stars packed into a tight ball. And the cluster is ancient – 12 billion years old or older. Messier 13 is 25,000 light-years away. In early evening, look in the east-northeast for the Keystone of Hercules – a lopsided “square” of stars. M13 is between the two stars at the top of that pattern, a bit closer to the one on the left – a giant cluster that’s still producing amazing discoveries. Script by Damond Benningfield
Hey there, and a very happy Sunday to you! This is your Disney News for Sunday, May 17th, 2026. I hope you're ready to sprinkle some magic into your day! - Disney's live-action remake of "Hercules" is buzzing with anticipation, promising a fresh soundtrack and potentially big-name cast. - Tokyo Disneyland celebrates its 43rd anniversary with special events, a unique parade, and limited-time treats. - Disney World's Magic Kingdom is set to open "Villains Land," offering a thrilling experience featuring rides, shows, and villain-themed dining. - Disney+ introduces "Pixar Popcorn," a series of mini-shorts with beloved Pixar characters for a quick burst of joy. Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you have a magical day. Remember to check in tomorrow for more Disney updates.
How did Louis XIV use his day-to-day life, especially his marriage, to help create the mythology of the Sun King as semi-divine, radiant and unrivalled?In 17th-century France, monarchy was performed, witnessed, and widely circulated. Using portraits, medals, sculptures and official pamphlets, Louis XIV meticulously constructed his own image, appearing as Apollo, Jupiter, Hercules, Neptune, a Roman emperor, and even as the sun itself. Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr. Abby Zanger explore the Sun King's carefully staged world.More:Marie AntoinetteListen on AppleListen on SpotifyMontaigne: Philosopher of the French RenaissanceListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Want more exclusive content?! http://prometheuslens.supercast.com to sign up for the "All Access Pass" and get early access to episodes, private community, members only episodes, private Q & A's, and coming documentaries. We also have a $4 dollar a month package that gets you early access and an ad free listening experience!==================== Summary:Join us as Bernie Taylor explores the origins of Hercules, mythological stories, and their astronomical connections, revealing deep insights into ancient civilizations and their shared narratives.Key Topics: Origins of Hercules and mythological stories Astronomical evidence linking cave art and constellations Shared narratives across ancient civilizations Animism and archetypes in early human culture The hero's journey in prehistoric art ====================
Comparing and contrasting Disney's “Hercules” with the original Greek myths. This podcast contains certain copyrighted works that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyright holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine (Section 107 of the Copyright Act). If you have any […] The post CSO 22a – Disney's Hercules Part 1 first appeared on Cinema Story Origins Podcast.
Actor, Producer, & Director Kevin Sorbo joins Cathy, Kerri, and Marlene for an engaging discussion about the rise of the faith-based entertainment industry. Kevin believes that Christian values are essential in cinema today and has dedicated his career to producing and starring in films that champion Christianity and family unity. Also, deeply interested in history and culture, Kevin and his wife Sam invite LoveTalk Network listeners to join them on two-week cruise to Greece. Travel dates for "In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul with Sam and Kevin Sorbo" are September 23 - October 5, 2026.
A pair of eyes stares down from the northeast as night falls now – the eyes of Draco, the dragon. They’re to the upper left of brilliant Vega, one of the night sky’s most prominent stars. The brighter eye is the star Eltanin, the dragon’s leading light. The name means “the serpent,” because the star once represented the entire dragon. Eltanin is an orange giant. It’s a good bit bigger, heavier, and brighter than the Sun. That makes it easy to see even though it’s more than 150 light-years away. The star should get a lot easier to see in the coming millennia. That’s because Eltanin and the Sun are moving closer together. In about one and a half million years, they’ll be at their closest – just 28 light-years apart. Assuming Eltanin hasn’t changed much by then, it’ll be the brightest star in the night sky – about as bright as the current champ, Sirius. The other eye, Rastaban, is just above Eltanin. Its name means “head of the serpent.” It’s more than twice as far as Eltanin. It, too, is a giant, but it’s much bigger and brighter – a thousand times as bright as the Sun. So it looks only a little fainter than Eltanin despite the extra distance. The rest of Draco curves to the left and above the dragon’s eyes, and curls around Polaris, the North Star. The eyes stare in the opposite direction – toward Hercules, who killed the dragon before both of them were placed in the heavens. Script by Damond Benningfield
Ken Croswell details the discovery of the "Hercules stream," stars resonating with the galaxy's central bar. He notes that as the bar's rotation slows, there is a 20% chance Earth's solar system will join this "exclusive club" of Trojan stars in two billion years, changing our galactic position. (16/16)1940S BERLIN
SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-7-2026.1945 BERLIN.Ian Buruma discusses his book Stay Alive, focusing on his father Leo's 1943 decision to enter mandatory labor in a Berlin factory to protect his parents from Nazi retaliation. The narrative explores Berlin's transition from a striving capital into a city facing bombings, malnutrition, and lice. (1/16)Ian Buruma describes Joseph Goebbels as a master propagandist who used entertainment to distract Berliners from wartime horrors. He explains "unpolitical" as a psychological justification for ignoring Nazi atrocities. The segment also details the complex Nuremberg racial laws used to systematically categorize and persecute Jewish populations. (2/16)Ian Buruma defines the wartime greeting "Stay Alive" and profiles resistors like von Moltke. He discusses jazz guitarist Coco Schumann, who survived Auschwitz by playing in a band while others were executed. The segment also covers the Wannsee Conference, where the "final solution" was organized. (3/16)Ian Buruma details the "U-boats," young Jews living clandestine lives in Berlin without legal papers. He describes the city's descent into lawlessness following the defeat at Stalingrad. Survival became transactional, relying on the goodwill or opportunism of strangers in a society where Hitler was the law. (4/16)Ian Buruma examines the failure of strategic bombing to break civilian morale, which instead fostered solidarity. He recounts his father's letters from a Berlin labor barracks, describing the harsh conditions of malnutrition and vermin. He also highlights diaries showing how individuals navigated the criminal regime. (5/16)Ian Buruma discusses the moral dilemmas of survival, focusing on Stella Kübler, who betrayed other Jews to save her parents from Auschwitz. He asserts that information about the Holocaust was widely available via the BBC and soldiers' letters, meaning that for many Berliners, ignorance was a choice. (6/16)Ian Buruma recounts the final months of the war, dominated by Goebbels' "death cult" propaganda and the film Colberg. He describes the trial of resistor von Moltke, who stood up to the sadistic judge Roland Freisler, and the eventual bombing of the court that killed the judge. (7/16)Ian Buruma details the Soviet occupation of Berlin, characterized by mass looting and rape. He tracks the fates of his book's protagonists: his father Leo narrowly escaped execution by a Russian soldier, while resistance leader Borchardtwas tragically killed by a stray shot after liberation. (8/16)Anatol Lieven analyzes China's diplomatic strategy, noting Beijing's desire for a Trump-Xi summit despite Middle Eastern conflicts. China aims to manage trade tariffs and stabilize Taiwan relations, believing that U.S. involvement in external wars may ultimately weaken American alliances in Asia and strengthen China's regional standing. (9/16)Anatol Lieven analyzes reports of Vladimir Putin operating from bunkers to avoid precision strikes. He discusses Ukraine's emergence as a "drone war startup" and the resulting economic strain. Lieven notes that while the frontline remains frozen, Russian public support for the conflict is beginning to crumble. (10/16)Rick Fisher reveals China's plans to double the size of the Tiangong space station by 2030. He warns of its military dual-use potential, suggesting the station and Shuntan telescope could serve as orbital "battle stations" for surveillance or strikes, providing China with a significant new strategic deterrent. (11/16)Rick Fisher explores the militarization of the Moon, citing Chinese interest in lunar radar and "moon hoppers" for resource discovery. He describes a technological competition with the U.S. involving nuclear power plants, lasers, and satellite constellations intended for both peaceful research and potential offensive or defensive combat. (12/16)Veronique de Rugy critiques government-matched savings plans like the "Trump IRA." She argues these technocratic fixes add to the national debt without addressing core tax code flaws. She highlights how high penalties for early withdrawals and payroll taxes effectively discourage lower-income workers from saving for the future. (13/16)Jim McTague examines the AI boom, noting the high valuation of DeepSeek and its use of black-market chips. He discusses a lawsuit against Character AI for unlicensed medical advice and the economic impact of data centers, which provide local tax revenue but consume significant real estate. (14/16)Ken Croswell describes the Milky Way's structure as a barred spiral galaxy. He explains that the central bar exerts massive gravitational force. This gravity has trapped billions of "Trojan stars" into two vast whirlpools, similar to how Jupiter's gravity captures Trojan asteroids in its orbit. (15/16)Ken Croswell details the discovery of the "Hercules stream," stars resonating with the galaxy's central bar. He notes that as the bar's rotation slows, there is a 20% chance Earth's solar system will join this "exclusive club" of Trojan stars in two billion years, changing our galactic position. (16/16)
We're diving deep into all the entertainment aboard the brand-new Disney Destiny — from Broadway-style stage spectaculars and immersive themed lounges to trivia, game shows, deck parties, live music, and everything in between. If you're wondering what's actually worth your time onboard, this is the episode for you. We break down Disney Cruise Line's newest entertainment offerings, including our full thoughts on Hercules, Frozen: A Musical Spectacular, and Seas the Adventure, discussing everything from the live vocals and special effects and emotional moments that make Disney cruise entertainment so unique. Beyond the theater, we explore the ship's bars and lounges including De Vil's Piano Lounge, the mysterious Sanctum Lounge, the Haunted Mansion Parlor, and the pirate-inspired Cask and Cannon. We talk atmosphere, theming, crowd vibe, hidden details, late-night energy, and even some of the surprisingly impressive zero-proof cocktail offerings onboard. Of course, Disney cruises are about more than stage shows and lounges, so we also cover Pirate Night, Sail Away celebrations, trivia, Match Your Mate, live music, character encounters, Funnel Vision movies, and all the little entertainment moments that help bring the ship to life throughout the sailing. And finally, we head ashore to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point to discuss the beaches, food, entertainment, cultural influences, layout, and how it compares to Castaway Cay, and our thoughts may surprise you! Whether you're sailing on the Disney Destiny soon or just love hearing about all things Disney Cruise Line, this episode is packed with honest opinions, laughs, tips, and plenty of Disney magic.
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive into a packed week of Disney merch and fandom news, from Burger King's surprising Mandalorian and Grogu promotion to the return of toys inside cereal boxes for Toy Story 5. Along the way, Lauren shares how she finally became a Grogu fan after binge-watching The Mandalorian, while Jim unpacks Disney's rumored “super app” plans and the surprising history behind Disney fan conventions that eventually inspired D23. NEWS • Lauren officially joins the Grogu fan club after binge-watching two seasons of The Mandalorian ahead of the upcoming movie release. • Burger King rolls out a Mandalorian and Grogu menu promotion complete with collectible cups and augmented reality features. • Jim explains why McDonald's landed Toy Story 5 while Burger King secured the Star Wars promotion. • Kellogg's brings toys back to cereal boxes with creepy Toy Story 5 spoon figures hidden inside select cereals. • Disneyland quietly phases out MagicBand sales as Disney leans harder into phone-based park technology. • Disney's rumored “super app” sparks debate online as fans react to the idea of one app connecting parks, streaming, cruises, shopping, and rewards. FEATURE • Jim traces the origins of Disney fandom events from the exclusive Mouse Club conventions of the early 1980s to the creation of the NFFC. • The story behind Disney's first official fan conventions and why the company originally abandoned them in the early 2000s. • Behind-the-scenes stories involving Imagineers, Disney Legends, Andreas Deja, and the early development of Hercules. • How fan-created convention ideas eventually helped shape what became D23. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - Save on your next Disney or Universal vacation with discounted theme park tickets and expert planning help at https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=iwantthat If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Journey with us to the early days of the concept called a mini-series. With four issues, writers and artists had the opportunity to explore characters and concepts that might not easily fit into an ongoing monthly title. For example, our choice for this month's book club is Hercules, the 1982 series from creator Bob Layton and Marvel Comics. Taking place some time in the future, Hercules is sent to space by his father, Zeus, to find humility. He may not find the humility, but he does save a kidnapped maiden, protect a planet from going missing, and drops some drugs into Galactus's wine glass. Sounds like a good read to us! Joining us for the book club this month is friend-of-the-podcast Don Leibold. If you haven't joined already, take a look at Don's group on Facebook, The Comic Book Panel. Stick around to the very end to find out about next month's selection for WCPE Book Club. Cullen has a modern choice from DC Comics' Black Label line. We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics, 815 N Noland Road in Independence, Missouri. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find exactly what you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to complete a title's run, head to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.
Next dates: May 13 - Revolting @ Lab.oratory / Berghain, Berlin June 4 - SVRVRV @ República, São Paulo June 20 - Balearic London Alfresco (Free Outdoor Day Party) @ CRATE Terrace, London Follow me on Instagram Please turn a friend on to Turned On by giving this podcast a 5-star review, reposting it on Mixcloud or SoundCloud or sending it to a friend. Follow me on Songkick to receive alerts when I'm playing near you Bookings: info@bengomori.com Discover more new music + exclusive premieres on our SoundCloud Follow the Turned On Spotify playlist, with 1000s of tracks played on this show and in my sets. Turned On is powered by Inflyte – the world's fastest growing music promo platform. Johan Blende - Amor [Hell Yeah! Recordings[ Tracey Thorn - Raise The Roof (Beyond The Wizard's Sleeve Re-Animation) [Tracey Thorn] Make A Dance - Dub Wise Fashun [M.A.D. White] Dizzy K - I'll Never Love Again (M.A.Dizzy Mix) [Sticky Buttons Records] Woolfy - Oh Missy (In Flagranti Xenon Mix) [Codek Records] Catalan FC - Paris Is Burning [Virgin Records] Catalan FC - My Piano Bar [Virgin Records] Alejo Romano - Keep On [WAREBLUES] Tony De Vit - Starlight (Trade Mix) [TDV Records] The Streets - Weak Become Heroes (Royksöpp's Memory Lane Mix) [Wall Of Sound] Future Classic: Hercules & Love Affair feat. Hips & Lips - Crossed Lines (Mr. Fingers Acid Mix) [Stratasonic]
384 Brian Mainolfi Interview, Hollywood AnimatorBrian Mainolfi has been a Hollywood animator, storyboard artist and director for the past 33 years. He has worked on such films as Pocahontas, Hercules, Mulan, and Tarzan, and also on television shows such as American Dad, The Boondocks, The Simpsons, Paradise PD, Grimsburg, and Everybody Still Hates Chris. He has worked for legendary directors such as Chuck Jones, Eric Goldberg, and Seth MacFarlane. He lives with his wife and children in Burbank, California. Find him on Instagram at AnvilToTheHead.Please send feedback to DieCastMoviePodcast@gmail.com or leave us a message on our Facebook page.Thanks for listening!
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's news, An investigation is currently under way after Icelandair 757's unauthorised low-level flight; Passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'; and the First Qantas A350 for Project Sunrise rolls out of the Airbus factory in France. And in the military, We look at reports of a US C-130 Hercules that was Targeted in a Violent Attack at Shannon Airport. We will also have Armando's regular review of the aircraft activity and operations in the US/Iran war. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. Remember that we're going live at 7pm UK time (1800UTC) and that daylight savings has gone into effect in the UK. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
The “Incredible” Lou Ferrigno comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his new movie, Hard Redemption, The Incredible Hulk, Hercules, & more! Lou Ferrigno is a living legend who has inspired countless people throughout his career. In this short but sweet interview he continues that positivity when talking about his new action movie from Jino Kang (Hard Redemption), recalling his time as The Incredible Hulk, voicing “Billy” in Adventure Time, & much more! “Big Lou” will blow your mind with certain reveals from his past! Enjoy! Watch Hard Redemption here! Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Links are below: Two Dollar Late Fee: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/ Instagram: @twodollarlatefee Subscribe to our YouTube Check out Jim Walker's intro/outro music on Bandcamp: jvamusic1.bandcamp.com Facebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee IMDB: https://www.imdb.com Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious Geekscape Network Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (@zakshaffer) & Dustin Rubin (@dustinrubinvo) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don't forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don't forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we delve into Hercules' hard-hitting guest appearances in the Wolverine ongoing series and explore his role in the battle against the Adamantine. Ryan and Eric also discuss the characterization of Hercules by Saladin Ahmed and Martin Coccolo's artistic take on the heroes. The episode concludes with a hope for the continuation of Hercules' story alongside Wolverine.
What happens when a Fantasyland theater stops feeling like a must-see and starts feeling like filler?This week, Stephen is joined by Jenny and Marissa as we take on one of the most iconic show spaces in the park and ask a bold question: what if Mickey's PhilharMagic evolves into something entirely new?We explore a reimagined experience built around the Muses from Hercules, reframing them not as supporting characters but as the storytellers of mythology itself. In this version, guests step into an immersive, live performance where the Muses summon and reshape the myth of heroes in real time, turning Hercules into a case study in how legends are created, remembered, and rewritten.Along the way, we break down the operational tradeoffs of replacing a high-capacity, push-button attraction with a live performer-driven spectacle, how the theater itself becomes part of the show, and why it is designed to feel like a one-night-only event happening every day.We also dig into modular storytelling through music, with each Muse interpreting “The Gospel Truth” in their own voice, the return of Hades as a disruptive force in the narrative, and how songs like “Zero to Hero” and “A Star Is Born” are recontextualized as myth-making moments rather than character arcs.Finally, we explore how this concept opens the door to a larger idea of myth-based storytelling across Disney's hero library, and what it means when Fantasyland stops being something you watch and becomes something you are part of.Don't forget to check us out on Instagram!
Big Sal from Peshtigo is in the recliner, meatball sandwich in hand, and he is FIRED UP. ESPN Milwaukee and ESPN Madison — the hometown guys, the cheese curd crowd — are calling the Lukas Van Ness fifth-year option a bust move. Thirteen point eight million dollars guaranteed, and they're calling it stupid. Sal is here to tell them exactly how wrong they are, receipts in hand, like a man returning a busted toaster oven. Van Ness posted 23 pressures in a half season on a busted foot — a career high — and ten pressures in his final three games. That's not a bust. That's Hercules warming up. The market context is damning for the critics: Kingsley Enagbare just got TEN million for ONE year from the Jets. Van Ness at thirteen point eight for two years is a bargain by comparison. With Rashan Gary traded to Dallas, Kingsley gone, and Micah Parsons rehabbing a torn ACL, the Packers needed Van Ness. The runway is finally clear — and Gutey made sure it wasn't empty. Subscribe, leave a five-star review on Apple, Spotify, or whatever smoke signals you're using, and tune in tomorrow when Ryan goes full barrel on this same topic. Sal out. #GoPackGo #PackNation #LukaVanNess #GreenBayPackers #NFLAnalysis #PackernetPodcast #LetMeTellYouSomething #BigSal This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02
"Thanks for everything, Herc. It's been a real slice." We're back talking about Disney animated features this week, and watched the 90s classic Hercules (1997). Released smack dab in the middle of the Disney Renaissance, it's a movie that is a gold mine for the theme of our show. A coming-of-age story about an outsider on his journey to twink to twunk, a sassy lady with a high ponytail, a big-chested Greek God daddy, and most importantly Hades as the bitchy old queen. No wonder it was easy for us as children to gravitate towards everything on screen going on here. Topics discussed are the Supermanification of the Greek Gods, its pitch-perfect voiceover cast, a deep dive on the Meg fashion doll, and McDonald's iconic plates. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts! www.patreon.com/moviesthatmadeusgay Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Bluesky: @MTMUGPod.bsky.social Scott Youngbauer: Twitter @oscarscott / Instagram @scottyoungballer Peter Lozano: Twitter/Instagram @peterlasagna Cover Art by Shaun Piela
Big Sal from Peshtigo is in the recliner, meatball sandwich in hand, and he is FIRED UP. ESPN Milwaukee and ESPN Madison — the hometown guys, the cheese curd crowd — are calling the Lukas Van Ness fifth-year option a bust move. Thirteen point eight million dollars guaranteed, and they're calling it stupid. Sal is here to tell them exactly how wrong they are, receipts in hand, like a man returning a busted toaster oven. Van Ness posted 23 pressures in a half season on a busted foot — a career high — and ten pressures in his final three games. That's not a bust. That's Hercules warming up. The market context is damning for the critics: Kingsley Enagbare just got TEN million for ONE year from the Jets. Van Ness at thirteen point eight for two years is a bargain by comparison. With Rashan Gary traded to Dallas, Kingsley gone, and Micah Parsons rehabbing a torn ACL, the Packers needed Van Ness. The runway is finally clear — and Gutey made sure it wasn't empty. Subscribe, leave a five-star review on Apple, Spotify, or whatever smoke signals you're using, and tune in tomorrow when Ryan goes full barrel on this same topic. Sal out. #GoPackGo #PackNation #LukaVanNess #GreenBayPackers #NFLAnalysis #PackernetPodcast #LetMeTellYouSomething #BigSal This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02
Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following episode! On bonus episode thirty-six, Colton and Andrew go the distance in the classic 1997 Disney animated film, 'Hercules'! As we build to the release of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' in July, look forward to more bonus episodes centered on Greek mythology-inspired films! This episode was originally presented as a Patreon exclusive bonus episode. Support us on Patreon to gain timed exclusive access to all future bonus episodes and early access to all regular episodes. 00:00:00 - Episode Teaser/Intro Music/Opening 00:08:22 - Andrew's Mythology Trivia Question of the Episode! 00:10:19 - 'Hercules' (1997) (Intro and Fun Fact) 00:14:13 - 'Hercules' (1997) (Spoilers) 01:05:38 - Conclusion/Outro Music Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening! Got something to say? Send it our way to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Produced by: Anna Mattis Intro/Outro Music: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
It's another busy week in WCPEver studios. Buckle in and enjoy the ride this week. We are just a few days away from the 2026 Free Comic Book Day (a.k.a. Comic Giveaway Day for books being shipped by Penguin Random House)! Stop into your local comic shop this Saturday to get some free books, but don't forget to support your retailer and buy some books, too! We've been watching Daredevil and The Boys over the last week. And did you catch the Clayface trailer for the movie coming out in October? Next week, we will be doing our next WCPE Book Club, reading the 1982 Hercules series from Marvel Comics. Give this a read and tune in next week to hear our discussion. We have our weekly Pick 3 choices, sponsored by our friends at Clint's Comics. Plus, Cullen has a new trivia question, and John has a look at last week's top ten books. We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics, 815 N Noland Road in Independence, Missouri. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find exactly what you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to complete a title's run, head to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.
Mythology never really went away… it just started showing up in comic books.In this Moving Panels: One Shot, Laramy is joined by his wife Bethany to explore the deep connections between ancient mythology and modern superheroes. From characters pulled straight from legend like Thor and Hercules, to myth-inspired heroes like Moon Knight, Wonder Woman, Shazam, Aquaman, and Black Panther, this episode dives into how these stories are built on the foundations of gods, archetypes, and timeless themes.They also discuss how mythology has shaped even the most iconic heroes like Superman, the role of the Hero's Journey, and why these stories continue to resonate across generations.Are comic books just inspired by mythology… or are they our modern mythology?Let's have a nerdy little conversation.
These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the Lost Sheep of the House of Israel.— Matthew 10:5-6Scottish Declaration of Arbroath 1320:“Most Holy Father and Lord, we know and from the chronicles and books of the ancients we find that among other famous nations our own, the Scots, has been graced with widespread renown. They journeyed from Greater Scythia (Just North of Assyria as well as the Black and Caspian Sea) by way of the Tyrrhenian Sea (the Northwestern portion of the Mediterranean) and the Pillars of Hercules (the passage connecting the Mediterranean to the Atlantic), and dwelt for a long course of time in Spain among the most savage tribes, but nowhere could they be subdued by any race, however barbarous.Thence they came, twelve hundred years after the people of Israel crossed the Red Sea, to their home in the west where they still live today. The Britons they first drove out, the Picts they utterly destroyed, and, even though very often assailed by the Norwegians, the Danes and the English, they took possession of that home with many victories and untold efforts; and, as the historians of old time bear witness, they have held it free of all bondage ever since. In their kingdom there have reigned one hundred and thirteen kings of their own royal stock, the line unbroken a single foreigner. The high qualities and deserts of these people, were they not otherwise manifest, gain glory enough from this: that the King of kings and Lord of lords, our Lord Jesus Christ, after His Passion and Resurrection, called them, even though settled in the uttermost parts of the earth, almost the first to His most holy faith. Nor would He have them confirmed in that faith by merely anyone but by the first of His Apostles— by calling, though second or third in rank— the most gentle Saint Andrew, the Blessed Peter's brother, and desired him to keep them under his protection as their patron forever.”Src: https://avalon.law.yale.edu/medieval/arbroath_1320.aspTertullian's Record:Tertullian (c. 155-c. 220 AD), the early Christian writer from Carthage, made this statement in his work Adversus Judaeos (Against the Jews), specifically in chapter 7 (section 4 or 8 in some numberings). roger-pearse.comThe relevant Latin phrase is: "et Britannorum inaccessa Romanis loca Christo vero subdita" (and the places of the Britons inaccessible to the Romans but truly subjected to Christ).Common English translations render it as:* "the haunts of the Britons—inaccessible to the Romans, but subjugated to Christ"Roman Occupation of British Isles:Camulodunum (or modern day Colchester) was the home of the first permanent Roman fortress to be built in Britain in AD 43.Other Records:Eusebius, Historian and Bishop of Caesarea (c. 260–340 AD), in his Demonstratio Evangelica (Book 3, Chapter 5), speaking of the Apostles and earliest disciples of the first century states “…some have crossed the Ocean and reached the Isles of Britain, all this I for my part will not admit to be the work of mere men, far less of poor and ignorant men, certainly not of deceivers and wizards.” Gildas (6th-century British monk), in De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniae (On the Ruin and Conquest of Britain), claims Christianity reached Britain “in the last years of the emperor Tiberius” (i.e., before 37 AD).“Steppe-Pulse” (Haplogroup R) in Levant:* Lazaridis et al. (2016) showed that Steppe ancestry (R1b/R1a) moved into the Levant from the north.* Haber et al. (2017) - Steppe Pulse (R1a / R1b) between 1800 BC and 200 BC.* Haber et al. (2020) - Revealed a population level impact in 1000 BC (Davidic Kingdom) as well as circa 300 BC (about 150 years before the Maccabean revolt). * Rootsi et al. (2013) and Behar (2017) have definitively placed the origin of the Ashkenazi Levite R1a-M582 subclade in the Near East.
Kevin Sorbo: From Hercules to Hollywood Perseverance In this episode of Reza Rifts, Keith Reza sits down with actor, director, and producer Kevin Sorbo for a candid conversation about longevity in Hollywood, the realities of independent filmmaking, and the persistence it takes to build a lasting career in entertainment. Best known for starring as Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and as Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda, Kevin reflects on the roles that shaped his career and the lessons he has learned along the way. The conversation explores Kevin's experiences with acting, directing, and working across multiple projects, along with behind-the-scenes stories from films like What If and Soul Surfer. He also shares his thoughts on the state of Hollywood, the power of music in film, the importance of connecting with audiences, and why failure, resilience, and perseverance are essential for anyone pursuing a creative life. Funny, insightful, and full of hard-earned perspective, this episode offers a thoughtful look at success, setbacks, and what it really takes to keep moving forward as an artist. Guest Bio Kevin Sorbo is an American actor, director, and producer best known for his starring roles as Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda. He also starred in films including Kull the Conqueror, God's Not Dead, What If, and Soul Surfer, and has directed projects including Let There Be Light. Before his breakout acting success, Sorbo spent years modeling internationally and appearing in more than 150 commercials. Follow Kevin Sorbo IG: https://www.instagram.com/ksorbo X: https://www.instagram.com/ksorbo Guest Resources Website: https://sorbo-studios.com Kevin Sorbo on Wikipedia … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Sorbo Kevin Sorbo on IMDb … https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001757/ Against the World (Documentary): https://streamingplatform.com/against-the-world Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:06 Reflections on What If and Independent Films 05:21 The State of Hollywood and Interviews 07:10 Directing and Working on Multiple Projects 11:19 Experiences with Real-Life Characters in Film 14:27 The Impact of Music in Film 18:58 Comic-Con Experiences and Fan Interactions 21:15 Lessons from Failure and Persistence 24:53 Advice for Aspiring Actors and Creatives Call to Action Subscribe to Reza Rifts on your favorite podcast platform. Rate and review the show to help more listeners discover it. Share this episode with a fan of Hercules, independent film, or anyone who loves stories about perseverance and success in Hollywood. Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! Up Next on Reza Rifts Stay tuned for more candid, funny, and deeply human conversations with actors, comedians, filmmakers, writers, and entertainers from across the Hollywood universe. On Reza Rifts, every episode brings you closer to the people behind the work and the stories that shaped them. #RezaRifts #KeithReza #KevinSorbo #Hercules #Andromeda #WhatIf #SoulSurfer #Hollywood #Acting #Directing #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #Perseverance #EntertainmentPodcast
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Jim Hill and Drew Taylor kick off this week's Fine Tooning with a real-life animation-adjacent story involving Bob's Burgers' Eugene Mirman, before diving into a huge Easter weekend box office led by Nintendo's latest animated hit. From Disney+ shorts and Netflix trailers to Broadway updates and AI controversy, this episode covers a wide swath of animation and industry news. Plus, the guys explore a lingering mystery involving Disney's experimental drone shows. HIGHLIGHTS • Eugene Mirman, the voice of Gene Belcher on Bob's Burgers, is involved in a serious electric vehicle accident in New Hampshire and shares a humorous recovery update • The Super Mario Brothers Galaxy Movie opens to a massive $372 million worldwide, outperforming expectations despite mixed reviews • Pixar's Hoppers continues its theatrical run with $332 million globally, while Project Hail Mary climbs to $420 million worldwide • Disney+ debuts “Versa,” a visually ambitious animated short exploring grief and loss, alongside two new Short Circuit entries • Netflix releases the trailer for Swapped, a new animated feature from Tangled co-director Nathan Greno • Disney's Hercules stage musical sets a closing date in London as speculation continues about a possible U.S. transfer • WildBrain faces backlash for AI-upscaled episodes of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! airing on MeTV Toons • A closer look at Disney's evolving Short Circuit program and the final Disney work of legendary animator Mark Henn • Updates on Disney theatrical projects including the live-action Tangled and the evolving Hercules film concept • The growing use of AI in animation restoration and the debate over preserving original artistic integrity HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Drew Taylor - IG: @drewtailored | X: @DrewTailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Unlocked Magic. If a Disney or Universal trip is on your radar for 2026, get expert help securing the best ticket deals with no stress. Visit UnlockedMagic.com to start planning your next theme park adventure. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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