Podcasts about JAC

On July 29, 2019, police respond to a 911 call from a hotel in Dallas, Texas. There are noise complaints about some guests, but hotel security is reluctant to intervene before police arrive. When the door to room 228 finally opens, officers find a man covered in blood and a 32-year-old woman shot dead on the floor. The man fights back against police before being taken to the hospital, as authorities try to piece together what has happened to result in the death of a dearly loved daughter, sister, and mother of two. When the truth emerges, everyone in the victim's circle is left in a state of disbelief about the circumstances that had led to her death. In episode 412, Jac and Alexis detail the tragic death of Jacqueline Rose Parguian Nicholas and the questions that hover over the man who ended her life, asking whether some punishment is better than no punishment at all.

*Warning* This could be a confronting episode! Jac & Ral discuss the tragedy of the traditional retirement model…. If you die with money in the bank, you've essentially wasted life energy it took to earn that money. A theory also shared by Bill Perkins who wrote the book Die With Zero.Ral convinces Jac (and herself recently when booking expensive accommodation!) when you spend money on an experience early in life, you don't just enjoy it in the moment. You get to reap the rewards of those memories for the rest of your life.Jac is sold! She says your wealth should actually peak before you retire, usually between ages 45 and 60 depending on your health and goals. After that peak, you should actively start spending down your wealth to fund those experiences while you still have the health and vitality to enjoy them.Agree or disagree? Either way it's about balancing health, time and wealth and that's keeping it real

"E odiei a Esaú; e fiz dos seus montes uma desolação, e dei a sua herança aos chacais do deserto." Malaquias 1:3"Como está escrito: Amei a Jacó, e odiei a Esaú." Romanos 9:13"E ninguém seja fornicador, ou profano, como Esaú, que por uma refeição vendeu o seu direito de Primogenitura. Porque bem sabeis que, querendo ele ainda depois herdar a Bênção, foi rejeitado, porque não achou lugar de arrependimento, ainda que com lágrimas o buscou." Hebreus 12:16-17

Entrevista con Laura Pamela Álvarez, presidenta de la JAC del barrio Villahermosa de Manizales by LA PATRIA

In June 2006, a 17-year-old spends the evening volunteering with a local haunted house before making plans to spend the next day at the lake with friends. But when those friends arrive to pick him up the following morning, they find the back door of his home kicked in and discover him shot to death in his bedroom. Investigators quickly determine that the killing was targeted, yet they can't identify a motive, a suspect, or even a reason why someone would want the well-liked teenager dead. In episode 411, Jac and Alexis examine the murder of Jeremy "Scotty" Cockrell, the decades-long investigation that followed, and the questions that still haunt his family, friends, and community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

   President Trump will address the nation Thursday night and initial reports are this will be a scathing takedown of election interference and rigging of the 2020 election.  Of course, conservative believers everywhere think this will be the game changer that puts people in prison, changes our election laws forever and leads to a GOP supermajority.  I say don't get your hopes up for any of that.  You'd better show me something first.    US forces pounded Iran for the third day in a row, this time 5 hours of relentless bombing of "maritime assets" near the Strait of Hormuz.    Birthright citizenship reform is being introduced in the Senate by Jim Banks and it's a pretty decent plan.    Kansas drivers shine in the annual poll of safest in America, not so much for Missouri.    In sports, Jac Caglianone was way too excited and amped up for the home run derby contest as his dad painted the corners and repeatedly pitched it out of the zone.  Still, Jac's bomb in the upper deck was one for the ages.   Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in the NFL according to a poll of NFL coaches, scouts and executives.  Mizzou's HOF class is announced.  Norway's star soccer player takes home a wild beast from his time in America and our Final Final is a reboot of one of the most popular tv shows in American history.

Have we unknowingly embraced New Age ideas and ideals, even as Christians?How do we identify them, in our lives and the lives of others? How can someone find Jesus, while neck-deep in occult practices?Ben is joined by author, speaker, and ex-New Age practitioner, Jac Marino Chen, who shares her powerful story of conversion to Christianity.  Check out Jac's YouTube channel HEREBuy Jac's new book HERE----------------------Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you've been searching for.Don't wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan MailNewest Midroll

We open the show talking Jac and the Derby! Plus, what did we learn about Caglianone's swing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone has an opinion on what makes a great leader and Jac and Ral say most of them are wrong. In this episode they cut through to land on one definition: leadership is unlocking the potential of others. Everything else is just the work. They get stuck into what actually costs a leader who doesn't do the “leading work”, why trust is now the real competitive advantage (not AI), the $7 return on every $1 spent developing leaders, and why hiring good people means getting out of their way. And Ral gives us advice we all need to remember at least once as a leader… step up, or step of!----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

On October 5, 2018, a 26-year-old man disappears while on a work assignment close to Orogrande, Idaho. The energetic, ambitious production assistant and aspiring film producer is last seen on a TV shoot with his crew before running away into the distance, never to be seen again. A search is quickly mounted for the young man, but despite law enforcement's efforts, no trace of him is found. In the absence of any evidence suggesting what has occurred one way or the other, rumors begin to swirl online, all circling back to the same point - where is he? In episode 410, Jac and Alexis detail the bizarre disappearance of Terrence Shemel Woods Jr, and explore the questions about employers' broader responsibilities when it comes to workplace safety and alleged negligence, resulting in a tragedy that leaves a family without answers.

Need any advice or information, message us.We chat with Shelby Dobreff of Coldwell Banker Jacó to take a deep dive into one of Costa Rica's most talked-about real estate markets. We discuss how global economic uncertainty is influencing buyer behavior, whether Jacó is currently a buyer's or seller's market, who's investing in the area, and which property types are generating the strongest demand. Shelby also shares his thoughts on luxury real estate, the best opportunities for cash-flow investors, common mistakes buyers make, and which neighboring areas could become the next investment hotspots. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comShelby Dobreff: costaricashelby@gmail.com

Ramessid Daily Life (Part 2). Why did a tomb-builder skip work for “drinking with Khonsu”? Why was Parahotep never invited to parties? And what did it mean if you dreamed about drinking wine? Records from Deir el-Medina, in the reign of Ramesses II, illuminate aspects of daily life and the concerns of ordinary folks. In this episode, we explore the Absentee List (Ostracon EA 5634) and the Dream Book of Qen-her-khopeshef (Papyrus Chester Beatty III). Support the show at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast to get extended episodes, bonus video content, and much more. Follow our YouTube channel @historyegyptpodcast Episode References Černý, J. (2001). A Community of Workmen at Thebes in the Ramesside Period (2nd edn). Davies, B. G. (1999). Who's Who at Deir el-Medina: A Prosopographic Study of the Royal Workmen's Community. https://www.nino-leiden.nl/publication/whos-who-at-deir-el-medina Davies, B. G. (2018). Life Within the Five Walls: A Handbook to Deir el-Medina. Donker van Heel, K. (2016). Mrs. Naunakhte & Family: The Women of Ramesside Deir el-Medina. Edwards, I. E. S. (1968). Ḳenḥikhopshef's Prophylactic Charm. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, 54, 155--160. https://doi.org/10.2307/3855919 Gardiner, A. H. (1935). Hieratic Papyri in the British Museum, Third Series: Chester Beatty Gift (Vols. 1–2). Janssen, Jac. J. (1980). Absence from work by the necropolis workmen of Thebes. Studien Zur Altägyptischen Kultur, 8, 127--152. https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/25150069.pdf Szpakowska, K. M. (2003). Behind Closed Eyes: Dreams and Nightmares in Ancient Egypt. Wente, E. F. (1990). Letters from Ancient Egypt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Ninguém pode servir a dois senhores; porque ou há de odiar um e amar o outro, ou se dedicará a um e desprezará o outro. Não podeis servir a Deus e a Mamom.” Mateus 6:24“E Isaque chamou a Jacó, e abençoou-o, e ordenou-lhe, e disse-lhe: Não tomes mulher de entre as filhas de Canaã; Levanta-te, vai a Padã-Arã, à casa de Betuel, pai de tua mãe, e toma de lá uma mulher das filhas de Labão, irmão de tua mãe;” Gênesis 28:1-2

La pronuncia è spesso l'aspetto più trascurato nello studio dell'italiano — eppure è la prima cosa che un madrelingua nota. Esistono errori legati a caratteristiche dell'italiano che non esistono in molte altre lingue: quasi tutti gli studenti li commettono, ma una volta riconosciuti è possibile correggerli. Non Commettere Questi Errori di Pronuncia in Italiano Errore 1: L'Accento Sbagliato nella Terza Persona Plurale In italiano, l'accento tonico — cioè la sillaba su cui cade il "peso" della parola — cade di norma sulla penultima sillaba. Esiste però una grande eccezione: le terze persone plurali dei verbi, cioè le forme con "loro". Molti studenti, seguendo la regola della penultima sillaba, pronunciano: «loro scrivono» con accento su -vo- → scri-VO-no «loro leggono» con accento su -go- → leg-GO-no La pronuncia corretta è invece: «loro SCRIvono» → accento sulla terzultima sillaba «loro LEGgono» → accento sulla terzultima sillaba La regola: nelle terze persone plurali, l'accento non cade mai sulla penultima sillaba, ma sempre sulla terzultima — o anche prima. Il Trucco: Pensa alla Prima Persona Singolare L'accento nella terza persona plurale cade esattamente nella stessa posizione della prima persona singolare (io): «io SCRIvo» → «loro SCRIvono» «io LEGgo» → «loro LEGgono» «io DORmo» → «loro DORmono» «io PARlo» → «loro PARlano» Esistono anche verbi in cui l'accento alla prima persona singolare cade sulla terzultima sillaba o ancora prima. In questi casi il plurale segue la stessa posizione: «io Àbito» → «loro Àbitano» — non «a-bi-TA-no» «io co-MÙ-ni-co» → «loro co-MÙ-ni-ca-no» — non «co-mu-ni-CA-no» «io DÌ-men-ti-co» → «loro DÌ-men-ti-ca-no» — non «di-men-ti-CA-no» Poiché in italiano non si scrive l'accento grafico su queste parole, non esiste una regola visiva di supporto. L'unico modo per interiorizzare questi accenti è ascoltare tanto italiano e abituare l'orecchio nel tempo. Errore 2: La Lettera Z — Due Suoni in una Sola Lettera La lettera Z è la più imprevedibile dell'alfabeto italiano: può avere due suoni completamente diversi. Z "dura": è la combinazione TS pronunciata in modo fuso, rapidamente — come se T e S diventassero un suono unico. Le corde vocali non vibrano. Z "morbida": è la combinazione DZ pronunciata in modo fuso. Qui le corde vocali vibrano. Per distinguerle, si può appoggiare la mano alla gola: con la Z "morbida" si sente una vibrazione, con la Z "dura" no. È la stessa differenza che esiste tra F (nessuna vibrazione) e V (vibrazione). Esempi con la Z "Dura" (TS fusi) «pizza» → pi-TZa «stazione» → sta-TZIO-ne «grazie» → GRA-tzie «silenzio» → si-LEN-tzio «pazienza» → pa-TZIEN-tza Esempi con la Z "Morbida" (DZ fusi) «zaino» → DZai-no «zero» → DZe-ro «mezzo» → MED-dzo «realizzare» → rea-li-DZZA-re «zona» → DZO-na Regole Utili per Orientarsi Quando la Z è all'inizio di parola, nella maggior parte dei casi è Z "morbida": «zero, zona, zaino, zucchero, zio». Il suffisso -zione vuole sempre la Z "dura": «situazione, conversazione, attenzione, nazione». La sequenza Z + I + vocale vuole la Z "dura": «grazie, pulizia, agenzia, silenzio, anziano». Il suffisso -izzare e tutte le sue forme coniugate vogliono la Z "morbida": «realizzare → io realizzo, lui realizza, loro realizzano» — Z "morbida" in tutte le forme. Eccezione importante: la parola «azienda» sembra seguire la regola della sequenza Z+I+vocale — e quindi dovrebbe avere la Z "dura". Invece no: azienda ha la Z "morbida" → a-DZIEN-da. È un'eccezione da memorizzare a parte. Curiosità: moltissimi stranieri pronunciano «pizza» con la Z "morbida", come «pi-DDZA». La pronuncia corretta è invece «pi-TTZA», con la Z "dura". Anche la parola più famosa d'Italia viene pronunciata male nel mondo intero. Errore 3: Le Lettere che Si Scrivono ma Non Si Pronunciano Uno degli aspetti più insidiosi dell'italiano è la presenza di lettere che si scrivono ma sono completamente mute. Molti studenti le pronunciano perché le vedono scritte — ma si tratta di un errore. I Gruppi CIA/CIO/CIU e GIA/GIO/GIU Nei gruppi CIA, CIO, CIU e GIA, GIO, GIU, la I non si pronuncia. La sua unica funzione è segnalare che la C o la G si pronunciano con suono morbido — come la CH di «cheese» o la J di «jump» in inglese. La I è solo un segnale visivo. «ciao» → si pronuncia CHAO — la I non si sente «cioccolato» → CIOC-co-la-to, con suono morbido CH — I muta «giacca» → JAC-ca — I muta «gioco» → JO-co — I muta «Giovanni» → Jo-VAN-ni — I muta Il Gruppo SCIA/SCIO/SCIU Stesso discorso per SCIA, SCIO, SCIU: la I è muta e serve solo a far pronunciare SC con il suono SH — come «she» o «shower» in inglese. «sciarpa» → SHAR-pa — la I non si pronuncia «sciocco» → SHOC-co — I muta «asciugare» → a-SHU-ga-re — I muta Le I "Storiche" — il Caso Più Insidioso In alcune parole la I si scrive per ragioni storiche: nella parola latina originale si pronunciava, ma in italiano moderno è completamente muta. Non esiste una regola visiva di supporto — bisogna semplicemente saperlo. «scienza» → si pronuncia SHÈN-tza, non SHIÈN-tza — la I non si sente «coscienza» → co-SHÈN-tza — I muta «società» → so-che-TÀ — I muta «igiene» → i-JÈ-ne — I muta «specie» → SPÈ-che — I muta Curiosità: la parola «conoscenza» non ha nessuna I, eppure si pronuncia esattamente come la parte finale di «coscienza». Questo dimostra che quella I in «coscienza» è inutile dal punto di vista della pronuncia — esiste solo per ragioni storiche. Un Caso Speciale: i Plurali in -CIE e -GIE Il plurale di «camicia» è «camicie» — con la I. Quello di «valigia» è «valigie» — ancora con la I. Questa I si pronuncia? No, è muta anche qui. Ma allora perché si scrive? Per una regola ortografica precisa: si scrive la I se la sillaba precedente finisce per vocale. «va-LI-gia» → la sillaba -li- finisce per vocale → plurale: «va-LI-gie» (I scritta, ma muta) «ca-MI-cia» → la sillaba -mi- finisce per vocale → plurale: «ca-MI-cie» (I scritta, ma muta) «a-RAN-cia» → la sillaba -ran- finisce per consonante → plurale: «a-RAN-ce» (senza I) «TOR-cia» → la sillaba -tor- finisce per consonante → plurale: «TOR-ce» (senza I) Questa regola riguarda solo la scrittura, non la pronuncia — ma è utile anche per evitare errori ortografici. Errore 4: I Gruppi GL e GN — Suoni che Non Esistono in Molte Lingue Il Gruppo "GLI" Il gruppo GLI non si pronuncia come G + L + I separatamente: è un unico suono prodotto con la lingua premuta contro il palato. A seconda della propria lingua madre, si può avvicinare a questo suono in modi diversi: Spagnolo castigliano: simile alla LL di «llegar» o «llamar» Portoghese: simile alla LH di «filho» Inglese: il suono centrale di «million» — quel «ly» nel mezzo è molto vicino al GLI italiano Esempi pratici: «figlio» → fi-LYO (lingua sul palato) «famiglia» → fa-MI-lya «aglio» → A-lyo «voglio» → VO-lyo «meglio» → ME-lyo Errore comune: molti pronunciano «figlio» separando le lettere — «fig-lio», con G e L distinte. Il suono deve essere invece unico e fluido. Il Gruppo "GN" Anche GN è un suono unico. Per avvicinarsi a questo suono a partire da diverse lingue: Spagnolo: identico alla Ñ di «mañana» Francese: come la GN di «champagne» Inglese: il suono «ny» nel mezzo di «canyon» Esempi pratici: «gnocchi» → NYOc-chi «bagno» → BA-nyo «signore» → si-NYO-re «cognome» → co-NYO-me «montagna» → mon-TA-nya GN è sempre un suono solo — mai G + N separati. Errore 5: Le Consonanti Doppie In molte lingue, come l'inglese, le lettere doppie si scrivono ma non cambiano il suono. In italiano invece la doppia allunga fisicamente il suono della consonante — e questo non è solo una questione fonetica: la doppia può cambiare completamente il significato della parola. SingolaSignificatoDoppiaSignificatonononumero ordinale 9°nonnopadre del proprio padrepenatristezza, dolorepennastrumento per scriveresetevoglia di beresetteil numero 7caroamato, o costosocarroveicolo trainato da animalicapelloun singolo pelo della testacappellocopricapo La doppia si pronuncia semplicemente allungando il suono della consonante — come se ci fosse una piccola pressione su quella consonante prima di continuare: «pena» → N normale  |  «penna» → N allungata: pen...na «sete» → T normale  |  «sette» → T allungata: set...te «caro» → R normale  |  «carro» → R allungata: car...ro Nota: quando gli italiani parlano velocemente, le doppie si sentono meno. Questo può rendere difficile riconoscerle all'ascolto. Nel parlare, però, è sempre meglio pronunciarle con chiarezza: un madrelingua preferirà sentirle leggermente esagerate piuttosto che non sentirle affatto. Domande Frequenti Come Faccio a Sapere Dove Cade l'Accento nella Terza Persona Plurale? Il modo più efficace è pensare alla prima persona singolare (io): l'accento cade nella stessa posizione. Per esempio, se si sa che si dice «io PARlo», si può dedurre che la forma corretta è «loro PARlano» e non «loro parLAno». Per i verbi meno comuni, l'unica strategia affidabile è ascoltare tanto italiano parlato. Esiste una Regola per Distinguere la Z "Dura" dalla Z "Morbida"? Sì, esistono alcune indicazioni utili: la Z all'inizio di parola è quasi sempre "morbida"; il suffisso -zione vuole sempre la Z "dura"; la sequenza Z+I+vocale vuole la Z "dura"; il suffisso -izzare e tutte le sue forme vogliono la Z "morbida". Fanno eccezione alcune parole come «azienda», che va memorizzata a parte. Perché Alcune I Si Scrivono ma Non Si Pronunciano? Per due motivi diversi. In alcuni casi — come in «ciao» o «gioco» — la I serve come segnale visivo per indicare che la C o la G si pronunciano con suono morbido....

LEITURA BÍBLICA DO DIA: GÊNESIS 32:22-32 PLANO DE LEITURA ANUAL:  JÓ 30–31; ATOS 13:26-52 Já fez seu devocional hoje? Aproveite e marque um amigo para fazer junto com você! Confira:  Um amigo de longa data enviou-me um bilhete após a morte de meu marido: “Alan lutou com Deus. Ele foi um verdadeiro Jacó e forte razão pela qual me tornei cristão”. Nunca pensei em comparar as lutas de Alan com as do patriarca Jacó, mas a comparação se aplicava. Ao longo de sua vida, Alan lutou consigo mesmo e com Deus à procura de respostas. Ele amava a Deus, mas nem sempre compreendia que Deus o amava, que o perdoava e que ouvia as suas orações. Mesmo assim, sua vida deu frutos influenciando a muitos positivamente. A vida de Jacó foi cheia de lutas: ele conspirou para obter o direito de primogenitura de seu irmão Esaú, fugiu de casa e “lutou” por anos com seus parentes e sogro, Labão. Depois, fugiu de Labão. Esteve só e com medo de encontrar Esaú. No entanto, ele teve um encontro celestial (GÊNESIS 32:1), talvez um lembrete de seu sonho divino anterior (28:10-22). E, agora, neste outro encontro, durante toda a noite Jacó lutou com um “homem”, Deus em forma humana, que o renomeou como Israel, pois ele “lutou com Deus e com os homens e venceu” (32:28). Deus estava com Jacó e o amou apesar de tudo. Todos nós temos lutas, mas não estamos sós; Deus está presente em cada provação. Os que creem nele são amados, perdoados e têm a promessa de vida eterna (JOÃO 3:16). Podemos confiar totalmente nele. Por: ALYSON KIEDA 

In October 2002, a 25-year-old mother is preparing to leave Valdosta, Georgia, with her 3-year-old son and move back home to be closer to family. She has accepted a new job, packed up her apartment, and is just days away from starting a new chapter. But before the move can happen, both mother and son vanish without a trace. As loved ones search for answers, they are met with more questions than explanations. Over the years, witnesses come forward, leads emerge, and theories circulate, but the truth about what happened remains unknown. In episode 409, Jac and Alexis examine the disappearances of Paula Wade and Brandon Wade, the investigation that followed, and the family's decades-long fight to bring them home.

Keltie's in Paris prepping for a big chop (bangs + balayage) and gives us an after the chop update you wont believe. Jac reports back on the unhinged British dating show Naked Attraction and her failed war with period cups, Becca's nursery is almost done (lime-washed and dreamy), and the girls workshop baby names for Baby Girl — Finley? Griff? Keltie also gets real about a four-year-old falling-out with a celebrity, why she finally fired her agent in an airport lounge (in front of a Lady Gang fan, naturally), and the $1M "yapping" course breaking the internet.We have summer deals for YOU!!Tuckerneck: For timeless style that feels fresh, head to tnuck.com and use code Ladygang for 15% off your first purchase!Fodzyme: Enjoy your favorite foods without the pain! Get 30% off your first order at ICanEatAgain.com/ladygangNutrafol: Got thinning hair? Get $10 off your first month's subscription AND free shipping at Nutrafol.com and use code LGPODClean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are currently surviving, not thriving, before we dive into Sarah J Maas' House of Flame and Shadow. This means we're discussing other book-ish topics while we prepare our analysis, and discuss topics that bring us joy. And today, that's Carmilla. Before Dracula. Before Edward Cullen. Before TikTok's favorite romantasy vampire boyfriends — there was Carmilla. In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, Jac and Amy dig into Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's 1872 gothic novella Carmilla, the original sapphic vampire story that predates Bram Stoker's Dracula by 26 years and quietly shaped the entire vampire literature genre as we know it today. We're talking queer literature history, gothic horror, lesbian vampire tropes, and how Carmilla laid the groundwork for everything from Interview with the Vampire to modern romantasy. If you love book podcasts, literary analysis, classic literature deep dives, or you're a romantasy reader curious where your favorite vampire tropes actually came from — this episode is for you. Carmilla isn't just an early entry in vampire fiction — it's foundational queer literature. Long before "sapphic fiction" was a BookTok shelf category, Le Fanu was writing one of the first literary depictions of female desire between women, wrapped in gothic atmosphere and horror. Understanding Carmilla means understanding where so many of our favorite tropes — the seductive vampire, the blurred line between desire and danger, the slow-burn obsession — actually come from. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's the question posed by Kurt Weaver, the Executive Director of You Can Play, regarding how Pride events are handled in sports.  Read more here, after the finger pointing, the absence of leadership, and the spin. The deadly earthquakes in Venezuela hit the baseball world hard. Venezuelan players in MLB played through the pain, and wore their hearts on their caps. Current and former players are rolling up their sleeves and organizing relief efforts to augment the donations from MLBPA Trust and individual teams. The LMBP season is suspended and Venezuelans just keep taking hits. The Men's World Cup brings us an unlikely Pride Night with Egypt vs Iran where you can bring your own rainbow but not pre-revolutionary flags. Bosnia fans chant “Free Palestine” and we cheer for family making it through the immigration hoops. But FIFA is not political. In regularly scheduled MLB action, Pete gets to 500, Kyle gets to Pottymouth's Posse, Jac gets back to Tampa, and Willson gets to hate on the Yankees. There is a Very Good Dog in Miami.We say “shirtless man aspect to Pride activities.” “I fought the wall and the wall won,” and “Even the bigots are saying you guys are wrong.” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

Host Wendy Jones sits down with Jac Hilgendorf, General Manager at Nekter Juice Bar in Michigan, a health-focused juice bar and nutrition brand. Jac breaks down the foundations of healthy aging in a simple and practical way, focusing on how daily habits—what you eat, how you sleep, how you move, and your mindset—directly determine long-term health outcomes. We dive into the concept of “you are what you eat,” expanding it into a broader lifestyle framework that emphasizes balance over perfection, including the 80/20 rule for sustainable health choices and the importance of reducing chronic stress. Key Highlights in this Episode: Mindset and Self-Value: Jac emphasizes that healthy living starts with believing you are worth taking care of. He introduces the idea of using simple personal mantras to guide better daily decisions and encourages an 80/20 approach—healthy most of the time, flexible occasionally—to create sustainable habits. The Importance of Sleep: Sleep is described as the body’s natural repair and rebuilding phase. Jac explains how the brain clears toxins during sleep, how hormones regulate recovery and growth, and why consistent sleep schedules, dark environments, and reduced nighttime stimulation are essential for overall health. Nutrition and Gut Health: A major focus is placed on fiber intake. Jac highlights how fiber and fermented foods support gut health, immunity, and inflammation control, and suggests easy ways to increase intake through smoothies containing fruits, leafy greens, chia seeds, and flax seeds. Movement as Medicine: Movement is framed as essential for longevity, circulation, and brain health. Jack stresses that walking is one of the best daily habits for older adults, while also encouraging “habit stacking” strategies to naturally integrate movement into everyday life. Podcast Schedule: Tune in to Next Steps for Seniors with new episodes dropping twice a week at 7:00 AM! Every Tuesday: Educational and insightful content to help you navigate the practical steps of aging. Every Friday: Spiritual and emotional support to encourage your heart and mind. Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, IHeart Podcasts so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoyed today's show, please leave us a rating and review!Learn more : https://omny.fm/shows/next-steps-4-seniors-with-wendy-jonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jac Marino Chen was a drug-and-alcohol addicted, self-described sorceress practicing ritual magic in a masonic temple. Trapped by darkness, deception, and hopelessness, she didn’t think there was a way out—until Jesus rescued her. Jac joins us today to help us understand the basics of New Age and occult teachings and see what really happens behind closed doors.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 2 of New Day with SSJ we continue with Stan Weber on the topic of Texas Tech and the Brendan Soresby saga, and the NFL’s decision to not hold a supplemental draft. SSJ, Stan, Deebs, and Jake also discuss the Royals and their season as a whole, as well as what we have seen from Jac and Carter Jensen recently. SSJ Finish’s the hour with a weekend forecast from Jeff Penner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In July 1990, a 13-year-old girl disappears in the early hours after sneaking out to see her twin sister in Killeen, Texas. When she is reported missing, police quickly classify her as a runaway and the case receives little to no investigation, leaving her family without answers and her case to fade into obscurity. But as the years pass, a troubling pattern emerges - one involving abuse allegations, inconsistent witness accounts, and a system that failed to properly follow through. With every new detail, the question of what really happened that night becomes more urgent, and more complicated. Decades later, her younger sister begins digging into the truth, uncovering long-buried information and reigniting an investigation that had gone cold for years. In episode 408, Jac and Lex explore the disappearance of Deanna Merryfield, and her sister Melissa's relentless fight to finally uncover what happened to her.

Keltie opens up about navigating her ADHD diagnosis and Adderall, plus a much-needed caffeine cleanse. Becca shares her 30-day 10,000-step challenge (with a thousand-dollar penalty and one genuinely terrifying nighttime neighborhood sprint). Jac gives an honest, vulnerable update on her upcoming embryo transfer, the appointments, the progesterone shots, and the wild out-of-body feeling of it all. Then Keltie gets vulnerable about feeling burnt out on Hollywood, a soul-filling weekend in the mountains surrounded by kids, and what purpose and joy can look like with or without children. Plus: the saga of the "Hollywood burgers" that will go down in LadyGang history.We have deals for YOU!!Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/ladygang for personalized, affordable care that gets YOU.Macys: Check out the Molly Rogers x On 34th collab RIGHT NOW at Macys.com or in-store!Clean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comProgressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comSee 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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En este episodio invite a Isabel del Ángel para hacer un análisis de las SUVs que tenemos disponibles en el mercado mexicano desde 550 mil pesos hasta un poco más de 700 mil pesos. Cada vez es más complejo elegir un vehículo con tanta competencia, pero siempre es importante analizar lo que necesitamos y visitar cada marca que puede interesarnos o también conocer, ya que es la única manera de saber de más marcas en el mercado mexicano. Muy interesante este analisis entre diferentes marcas ya conocidas en México y las nuevas opciones de marcas chinas que han estado llegando a nuestro país. No te puedes perder este episodio ya que hablamos de marcas como Mazda, Toyota, Chirey, MG, JAC, Geely, VW, entre otras. 

"Follow your passion." Sounds inspiring, right? Wrong. Jac and Ral reckon this might be the worst career advice and they're not sorry about it. In this episode, they unpack why passion is wildly overrated as a career compass, what mastery has to do with it, and tackle the two big questions: What's the difference between loving your job and being passionate about it? What happens when you turn your passion into your job and then hate it? Find out why following your talent is smarter, why it makes sense to put the hours in, and like what you do and keep the passion for… other things----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

In May 2023, an 18-year-old is preparing for graduation, planning for college, and looking forward to the future in Mesa, Arizona. But after spending the night with friends, he is shot and killed inside a teammate's home just weeks before receiving his diploma. As investigators work to determine what happened, his family is left navigating a case filled with difficult questions and a justice process that proves far more complicated than expected. In episode 407, Jac and Alexis examine the death of Jeremiah Aviles, the legal battle that followed, and the legacy his family has built in his honor.

Keltie breaks down her clip-on bang fiasco, gets success-coached into a possible French bob, and previews her three-week "Sexy Euro Summer" through Paris, London, and Ibiza, points hacks, caftan struggles, and carry-on dreams included. Jac defends Belmont Cameli's viral dance and learns her Gen Z "compliments" were secret shade, while Becca takes on a $1,000 step challenge and tries to name her baby (Ford suggests "Ninums"). Then G -Flip joins the gang to talk about "Bed on Fire" blowing up after Off Campus, going from 1M to 13M+ streams, almost being the show's cameo artist, life with wife Chrisell, and growing up a self-taught music nerd.We have summer deals for YOU!Poshmark: Hunting for the perfect piece? Download the Poshmark app and use code "ladygang" OR go to Poshmark.com/ladygang for $10 off your first purchase!Activations: Visualize your dream life! Go to activations.com/ladygang for your 2 week free trial and a huge discount!Clean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comMacy's: Refresh your wardrobe! Remember to shop at Macys.com OR in-store!Progressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the morning of February 1, 2008, a man calls his 20-year-old daughter in Charlotte, North Carolina after receiving a disturbing phone call urging him to check on her. But when her father walks inside, he is greeted with a sight no parent should ever have to witness. The young woman's killer is apprehended within hours. But what emerges in the days and weeks after the slaying about the victim's life behind closed doors shocks and appalls everyone who thought they knew her best. And when the killer is identified, this just raises more concerning questions. In episode 406, Jac and Alexis detail the devastating murder of Simrit Kaur Gill at the hands of Amandeep Brar and explore the heartbreak of realizing that, despite how well we think we know people, sometimes we never really do. Until it's too late.

Keltie is dealing with the fallout from her Glamour article about illegal GLP-1s and her facelift (the comments are wild), Becca discovered "old money face" is the new flex (no Botox, no fillers, just generational wealth and gray hair), and Jac is fully obsessed with the hockey romance show Off Campus and the dreamy Belmont Cameli. We also get into the Sharon Stone of it all (keeping fat on your body is the real anti-aging secret), Becca's spider-in-the-bed nightmare that's pushing her to buy a mesh bed tent, Jac's actual nightmare about missing the podcast to be set up with Rob Rausch, Keltie's massive closet clean-out and her new favorite invite-only designer rental app Louvel, and the dental horror story that ends with Keltie staring at a literal hole in her skull on a CT scan. We have deals for YOU!!Nutrafol: Got thinning hair? Get $10 off your first month's subscription AND free shipping at Nutrafol.com and use code LGPODFodzyme: Enjoy your favorite foods without the pain! Get 30% off your first order at ICanEatAgain.com/ladygangBoll & Branch: Sleep cooler this summer! Get 20% off at bollandbranch.com/ladygang with code "ladygang"Progressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comMacy's: Refresh your wardrobe! Remember to shop at Macys.com OR in-store!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we wrap up our A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas analysis, we take a quick break to revisit your favorite made-up Taylor Swift game! Jac and Amy each come with a quote from Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl album and the other person has to guess what ACOTAR character they are thinking about. Does it make sense? Not entirely. Do they know what they are doing? Hardly. Will Amy get fed up with Jac's BS? Absolutely. Nesta, Cassian, Rhysand, Feyre, Azriel, Elain, Lucien, Tamlin, Amren, Mor, Eris???? Who will they choose? Sponsor: Go to LumiGummies.com and use code BOOKTALK for 30% off your order. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The journey from Yugoslavia to New York City is a wild one, and filmmaker Branislav Jankic has been a keen observer along the way. Coming off a debut feature that was released at the height of COVID, Branislav is now at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival with a story about his wife called WHITE BELT (2026). The film traces the journey of supermodel Monika "Jac" Jagaciak from the runway to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It's a tight, accomplished film that shows what he's learned about the process, and it was so cool for him to explain how he made such an exciting and personal film.In this episode, Branislav and I discuss:the tight runtime for this film and how he was able to condense so much into the film;how he got involved in filmmaking -- going from Yugoslavia, Germany, all the way to Tribeca;why he's able to tackle topics like " addiction, fetishism, and the complexities of identity";his debut feature, THE WITCH'S CAULDRON (2020), and what he learned from it;what WHITE BELT is about, in his words;why he didn't mention himself in the film and his advice for filming when you're married to the subject;why Tribeca and what's next for him.Links:Follow Monika On Instagram

Gabrielle Dolan — also known as Raoul — is a global thought leader, pioneer of story intelligence, and member of the Australian Speakers Hall of Fame. She holds a master's degree in management and leadership and is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Executive Education. Over the past 21 years she has consulted for some of the world's most recognized brands — Amazon, Visa, Ernst & Young and more — helping leaders and teams humanize their communication and eliminate corporate jargon. She is the author of seven bestselling books, including her most recent, Story Intelligence: The Craft of Authentic Storytelling Made Smarter with AI, and hosts the podcast Keeping It Real with Jack and Raoul.This is one of those episodes that immediately changes how you communicate — whether you're leading a team, parenting, selling, speaking, posting on social media, or just trying to get a point across more clearly. Strategic storytelling is a skill. And this conversation shows you exactly how to build it.In this episode, we cover:What strategic storytelling actually means — and why it's different from just "telling a story"Why every single person already has stories — and why the ones you think are too small or too boring are the most powerful ones to useWhy stories work on the brain differently — and what that means for anyone trying to communicate a message that actually sticksThe biggest mistake people make: waiting for a "big" story How to find your stories — the blank piece of paper exercise, starting with your earliest memory, and asking "what was that about?"Why you should start with the message and work backwards to find the story — and how to get into the habit of noticing story material in everyday lifeThe eye drops in the wine story — a masterclass in how a ridiculous everyday moment becomes a sharp business pointStory intelligence and AI — how to use AI as a storytelling coach to pull stories out of you, not to write stories for you Get the BookStory Intelligence: The Craft of Authentic Storytelling Made Smarter with AI — https://gabrielledolan.com/resources/story-intelligence/Connect with GabrielleWebsite: gabrielledolan.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabrielledolanconsultingSpotify: Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral - https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0ifPlease remember to rate, review, and follow the show – and share with a friend!Subscribe to the newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/amyedwards/sign-up-to-amys-newsletterCheck out our new Comedy Wellness Podcast: Anything But Mid, cohosted with Whitney Stropp:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anything-but-mid/id1849386215https://www.youtube.com/@AnythingButMidFind Amy's affiliates and discount codes: https://amyedwards.info/affiliatepageAll links: ⁠⁠⁠amyedwards.info⁠⁠⁠ - https://amyedwards.info/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@realamyedward - ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/realamyedwards/Fight For Her: https://www.fightfortheforgotten.org/fight-for-herTikTok:⁠⁠⁠ @themagicbabe⁠⁠⁠ -  https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe?lang=enYouTube:@TheAmyEdwardsShow -  https://www.youtube.com/c/theamyedwardsshowPodcast: ⁠⁠⁠The Amy Edwards Show Podcast⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amy-edwards-show/id1543432633Free Course:⁠⁠⁠ The Ageless Mindset⁠⁠⁠ - https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-ageless-mindset-the-ultimate-guide-to-look-younger-feel-happierFull Course: ⁠⁠⁠The Youthfulness Hack⁠⁠⁠ - https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-youthfulness-hackAmy's hair by ⁠https://www.thecollectiveatx.com⁠Podcast editing by https://podcastmagician.com/Get my FREE course "The Ageless Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Look Younger and Feel Happier!" HERE: ⁠https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-ageless-mindset-the-ultimate-guide-to-look-younger-feel-happier⁠Get the full course “The Youthfulness Hack: The Secret System to Reverse Aging Fast and Create a New, Radiant You!” Out now! ⁠https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-youthfulness-hack⁠

On June 23rd, 2023, a 39-year-old woman messages her mom asking if she can come to her home because she doesn't feel safe where she is staying. Unfortunately, her mom is out of town but she tells her daughter she can come over when she is back on the 25th. However, the woman never shows up that day. Even more concerning, in the days that follow, no one could get in contact with her and her social media is completely silent. With no help from law enforcement, the woman's mother takes matters into her own hands and investigates her disappearance. In episode 405, Jac and Alexis explore the disappearance of Amber Arnett, and just how far her mother Marty is willing to go to try to find out what happened to her daughter.

On June 23rd, 2023, a 39-year-old woman messages her mom asking if she can come to her home because she doesn't feel safe where she is staying. Unfortunately, her mom is out of town but she tells her daughter she can come over when she is back on the 25th. However, the woman never shows up that day. Even more concerning, in the days that follow, no one could get in contact with her and her social media is completely silent. With no help from law enforcement, the woman's mother takes matters into her own hands and investigates her disappearance. In episode 405, Jac and Alexis explore the disappearance of Amber Arnett, and just how far her mother Marty is willing to go to try to find out what happened to her daughter.

We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we read listener thoughts. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the ladies sit down with registered dietitian and functional medicine practitioner Ayla Barmmer, founder of Fullwell, to break down what's actually in your supplements and what's not. We get into iron deficiency, the choline conversation blowing up in the prenatal world, what "pixie dusting" is and why your drugstore multivitamin might be lying to you, and the ovary-brain connection that proves your reproductive health matters whether or not you're having babies. Plus, Jac wants you in Chicago for our Lady Hang Brunch Club on July 11th, Becca's mom told her over FaceTime that her grays are no longer "blending with the blonde" (rude), and Keltie accidentally turned her pool into a 104-degree hot tub for a kids' playdate! Use code LADYGANG25 for 25% off at fullwellfertility.comWe have great deals for YOU!Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/ladygang for personalized, affordable care that gets YOU.DirecTV: Get over 60 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ALL IN ONE PACK for $34.99 a month at DirecTV.com/genrepacksMacy's: Live YOUR Tropical Fantasy! Remember to shop at Macys.com OR in-store!Progressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comClean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keltie and Jac are stepping in for an emergency episode to break down the Summer House Season 9 reunion! From West's leaked dick pic dropping the moment he walked on stage, to Amanda's questionable "weird, you haven't sent me any" comment, to that suspicious timeline (a kiss in February? Sex only after the statement? Sure, Jan), the girls are dissecting every cringe-worthy moment. Plus: why Sierra's foot-shaking told us everything we needed to know, the truth about "ear stuff," Sabrina calling out Ben to his face, and Jac's theory on why West is the ultimate opportunistic fraud!Check out our amazing sponsors!!Lucy: Save 20% on your first order at lucy.co/ladygang with code LADYGANGMacy's: Refresh your spring wardrobe! Remember to shop at Macys.com OR in-store!Progressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In episode 404, Jac and Alexis are joined by Josh Zeman for Part 2 of their coverage on the infamous Son of Sam murders—and the man whose relentless obsession with uncovering the truth behind the official narrative ultimately consumed him. As the investigation spirals deeper into alleged cult connections, conflicting witness accounts, and lingering questions that have haunted the case for decades, one unsettling possibility remains: Was it really the work of one man? Or were there Sons of Sam?

We're Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses to deepen your reading experience. This season, we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, exploring Nesta Archeron's journey, the themes of trauma and healing, and the larger narrative structure of the ACOTAR series. Through feminist, Marxist, queer, religious, and environmental lenses, we analyze how ACOSF fits into the broader Sarah J. Maas universe and what it reveals about power, identity, and transformation. In this Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode, we're sharing listener thoughts, uncovering hidden clues and “breadcrumbs” from A Court of Silver Flames, and diving into fan theories that connect across the ACOTAR series and the wider Maas universe. This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the full ACOTAR series, and all Sarah J. Maas series and interviews. This week, we asked our listeners: What are your feelings on the Blood Rite chapters? The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early hours of July 29th, 1976, an 18-year-old woman sits in her car outside her house chatting with a friend following a night out in New York City. The aspiring emergency medic's life is brutally cut short when a man suddenly fires through the window, killing the young woman. Her friend is wounded and survives, but over the coming year, five more people will lose their lives to the man initially dubbed ‘the .44 caliber killer'. The city lives in the grip of sheer terror until August 1977, when 24-year-old David Berkowitz is arrested. He soon confesses and later pleads guilty, sentenced to life in prison. But questions remain. Not everyone believes there was one killer. And for one reporter, the case becomes a decades-long obsession. In episode 403, Jac and Alexis discuss the infamous ‘Son of Sam' serial murders, and how one man's relentless persistence in questioning the official narrative to uncover the truth completely and utterly consumed him.

Becca ditches her expensive manicure routine and accidentally becomes a Vogue trend piece. Jac has a reckoning with her nasolabial fold and the age acceleration nobody warned us about. Keltie goes full research mode on Appalachian baby names from century-old gravestones in an attempt to help name baby Martin. And in ASK THE LADYGANG: A husband who's dragging his feet on having kids, a woman who can't get past her boyfriend weighing less than her, and a new mom trying to figure if her husband really did just spend the night at two strip clubs while she was home with the baby.We have spring deals for YOU!Nutrafol: Got thinning hair? Get $10 off your first month's subscription AND free shipping at Nutrafol.com and use code LGPODFodzyme: Enjoy your favorite foods without the pain! Get 30% off your first order at ICanEatAgain.com/ladygangClean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comProgressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comDirecTV: Get over 60 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ALL IN ONE PACK for $34.99 a month at DirecTV.com/genrepacksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've been watching the Summer House chaos unfold and needed someone to help you make sense of it all, this episode is for you. Becca, Keltie, and Jac sit down to unpack the West Wilson, Amanda, and Sierra situation from every angle — the leaked reunion audio, the Jen Fessler drama, Kyle's unexpected redemption arc, and what it really means to fall for someone who was never fully in. We've all had that one relationship that messed with our heads, and this episode gets honest about why it happens, what we do when we finally see clearly, and what we're rooting for when it comes to Sierra's next chapter.Check out our amazing sponsors!!Clean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comProgressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In November 2022, an 18 year old attends a birthday celebration with his family before heading to a party with friends in Mesa, Arizona. Just hours later, in the early morning of November 6, he is shot inside an apartment and left behind as others flee the scene. As police begin their investigation, witnesses point to one person, but the path to accountability proves far more complicated than anyone expected. In episode 402, Jac and Alexis examine the murder of Stephen Benito Jacobo, the legal battle that followed, and how his family continues to fight to honor his life and protect others from experiencing the same loss. Thanks to Bellesa for sponsoring the show!EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE WhisperVibeTM OR a FREE Rose toy with any WhisperTM order! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/thefirstdegree-podcast

Comedian Ashley Heseltine crashes the Lady Gang on the day her Prime Video special Here Comes the Bride drops! Keltie's got a Panic! at the Disco song written about her (the whole album, actually), Becca is furious that her husband's deep sea fishing trip counts as a work retreat, and Jac shares a deeply traumatic — and deeply graphic — rectal exam story that involves two enemas, a balloon catheter, and a male nurse who was NOT here for jokes. Plus: the girls debate tipping culture, destination wedding etiquette, whether America has too many states, and why you should break up with your partner at least once before you walk down the aisle.We have spring deals for YOU!!Boll & Branch: Sleep cooler this summer! Get 15% off your first order PLUS free shipping at bollandbranch.com/ladygang with code "ladygang"Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit ForHers.com/ladygang for personalized, affordable care that gets YOU.Clean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comProgressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the second half of our big ranks reveal! Let's talk about Harris's initial ranks for wide receivers and quarterbacks for the 2026 fantasy football season. Who deserves to go in the first round at these less-scarce positions? How many trustable WR1s are there really, and how should that affect your positional draft strategy? How many QBs are truly worthy of reaching for, and how does that change in a superflex league? Let's go! The 2026 season is really finally officially launched! 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Brown       PHI? 11        Chris Olave      NO 12        DeVonta Smith            PHI 13        Tee Higgins     CIN 14        Terry McLaurin           WAS 15        George Pickens           DAL 16        Zay Flowers     BAL 17        Davante Adams          LAR 18        Jameson Williams       DET 19        Tetairoa McMillan      CAR 20        Rashee Rice     KC 21        D.J. Moore      BUF 22        Rome Odunze CHI 23        Emeka Egbuka TB 24        Luther Burden CHI 25        Jaylen Waddle DEN 26        Ladd McConkey          LAC 27        Garrett Wilson NYJ 28        Christian Watson        GB 29        Alec Pierce      IND 30        Courtland Sutton        DEN 31        Carnell Tate     TEN 32        Parker Washington     JAC 33        DK Metcalf      PIT 34        Chris Godwin  TB 35        Michael Pittman         PIT 36        Michael Wilson           ARI 37        Jakobi Meyers JAC 38        Mike Evans      SF 39        Makai Lemon  PHI 40        Ricky Pearsall  SF 41        Marvin Harrison          ARI 42        Jordyn Tyson   NO 43        Brian Thomas  JAC 44        Quentin Johnston       LAC 45        Jordan Addison           MIN 46        Stefon Diggs    47        Josh Downs     IND 48        Khalil Shakir    BUF 49        Jayden Reed    GB 50        Wan'Dale Robinson    TEN 51        Jauan Jennings            52        Romeo Doubs NE 53        Jalen Coker     CAR 54        Matthew Golden        GB 55        Jayden Higgins HOU 56        Brandon Aiyuk 57        Kayshon Boutte          NE 58        Jalen McMillan            TB 59        Tory Horton    SEA 60        Isaac TeSlaa    DET 61        KC Concepcion            CLE 62        Denzel Boston CLE 63        Troy Franklin   DEN 64        Tre Tucker       LV 65        Xavier Worthy KC 66        Jerry Jeudy      CLE 67        Dontayvion Wicks       PHI 68        Rashid Shaheed          SEA 69        Tre Harris        LAC 70        Omar Cooper  NYJ 71        Antonio Williams        WAS 72        Chris Bell         MIA 73        Travis Hunter  JAC 74        Calvin Ridley   TEN 75        Jalen Nailor     LV 76        Jack Bech        LV 77        De'Zhuan Stribling      SF 78        Skyler Bell       BUF 79        Adonai Mitchell          NYJ 80        Jaylin Noel       HOU   2026 Quarterback Ranks: 1          Josh Allen        BUF 2          Lamar Jackson BAL 3          Joe Burrow      CIN 4          Drake Maye    NE 5          Matthew Stafford       LAR 6          Jayden Daniels WAS 7          Caleb Williams CHI 8          Justin Herbert LAC 9          Jalen Hurts      PHI 10        Dak Prescott   DAL 11        Trevor Lawrence         JAC 12        Jared Goff       DET 13        Patrick Mahomes        KC 14        Brock Purdy    SF 15        Bo Nix  DEN 16        Jaxson Dart     NYG 17        Jordan Love     GB 18        C.J. Stroud       HOU 19        Baker Mayfield            TB 20        Kyler Murray   MIN 21        Daniel Jones    IND 22        Tyler Shough   NO 23        Sam Darnold   SEA 24        Bryce Young    CAR 25        Malik Willis     MIA 26        Cam Ward       TEN 27        Jacoby Brissett            ARI 28        Aaron Rodgers PIT 29        Fernando Mendoza    LV 30        Geno Smith     NYJ 31        Michael Penix ATL 32        Deshaun Watson        CLE 33        Tua Tagovailoa            ATL 34        Justin Fields    KC 35        Kirk Cousins    LV 36        Jameis Winston           NYG 37        Marcus Mariota          WAS 38        Shedeur Sanders         CLE 39        Mac Jones       SF 40        Joe Flacco        CIN 41        J.J. McCarthy   MIN 42        Davis Mills       HOU 43        Riley Leonard  IND 44        Cade Klubnik   NYJ 45        Jarrett Stidham           DEN 46        Ty Simpson     LAR 47        Tanner McKee PHI 48        Carson Beck    ARI 49        Carson Wentz MIN 50        Drew Allar       PIT

In September 2023, a 39-year-old man is attacked inside his home in the early morning hours while his family sleeps nearby. He is pronounced dead at the scene, the victim of a single, targeted act of violence, and surveillance footage captures an unknown individual arriving and leaving on a bike. As the investigation continues, no arrests are made, and his family is left searching for answers, trying to understand who would want to harm someone they love. In episode 401, Jac and Alexis examine the unsolved murder of Austin Kanuch, and a mother's unwavering love as she continues to fight for her son.

On January 28th, 2024, a 76-year-old man and his 69-year-old sister are murdered at their home in Palm Bay, Florida. The killer flees, engaging the police in a dramatic shootout that ends in more tragedy, with additional lives lost and officers risking their lives to bring an end to the carnage. The shooting of the initial male victim, a retired priest, stuns locals, who mourn his loss. How could a well-respected pillar of the community become the victim of such senseless violence? As the investigation continues, dark and disturbing secrets are exposed about the man everyone thought they knew. The shocking revelations cast a whole new light not just on the motivation behind his death, but the complicity of a system that actively protects predators. In episode 400, Jac and Alexis detail the case of Father Robert Hoeffner and discuss how, when evil goes unpunished in powerful institutions, it's the victims who continue to suffer as their alleged abusers walk free.