Podcast appearances and mentions of James Bond

One year on from South Korea's worst air crash, families say they're still waiting for answers. Also, South Korea's biggest e-commerce firm, Coupang, has agreed to pay over a billion dollars in compensation to its users for a massive data breach. We also look back at the hacking of one of the UK's most famous brands – Jaguar Land Rover. And the new James Bond game, 007 First Light, has been delayed until the end of May.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin Bones

This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe bonus commentary wants to dance into the fire. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters and The Outside Scoop's Scott Mendelson join Aaron to discuss 1985's A View to a Kill, the final Roger Moore entry in the James Bond franchise. Hear what the guys have to say about this Mendelson family classic, as they discuss where the series stands at this point, what keeps it from sitting at the bottom of the Bond movie list, and why Grace Jones is the MVP. Additionally, there are numerous stories about the film, its connection to the hosts, tangents about other movies, Christopher Walken talk, and other absurdist bits. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @ScottMendelson, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Outside Scoop Watch the Duran Duran music video Watch the trailer for A View to a KIll

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IO Interactive said this week its new James Bond video game will be delayed to May 27 from its original release date of March 27.

KGB Literati: Spy Fiction and State Security in the Soviet Union (University of Toronto Press, 2025) offers a first-ever glimpse into the mysterious and long-ignored world and work of Soviet spies- and counterspies-turned-writers. Once out of active service, many former spies have turned to writing spy fiction. They drop the dagger and pick up the pen. Some are very successful, like James Bond's creator Ian Fleming or the novelists John Le Carré and Graham Greene. Their Soviet counterparts have rarely been afforded the same attention or examination. Drawing on materials from KGB archives and Soviet publications long out of print, KGB Literati offers the first-ever account of spy fiction written, frequently with institutional support, by Soviet intelligence and counterintelligence officers. Spy fiction can give insights into the operational workings of clandestine agencies and the personal dimensions of secret service work. By analysing the literary output of KGB spies and counterspies, the book shows that for the KGB, this type of intervention into Soviet popular culture was a crucial component of their overall counterintelligence strategy. These texts played an instrumental role in the Soviet state's efforts to neutralize and counter Western cultural influences on the Soviet population. Dr. Filip Kovacevic's research is of great relevance today, given that a large segment of the Russian ruling elite is still composed of former KGB officers, including Russian president Vladimir Putin. KGB Literati illuminates the deep-seated KGB myths, values, aspirations, and fears that continue to have a profound impact on the foreign and domestic policies of the Russian Federation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

KGB Literati: Spy Fiction and State Security in the Soviet Union (University of Toronto Press, 2025) offers a first-ever glimpse into the mysterious and long-ignored world and work of Soviet spies- and counterspies-turned-writers. Once out of active service, many former spies have turned to writing spy fiction. They drop the dagger and pick up the pen. Some are very successful, like James Bond's creator Ian Fleming or the novelists John Le Carré and Graham Greene. Their Soviet counterparts have rarely been afforded the same attention or examination. Drawing on materials from KGB archives and Soviet publications long out of print, KGB Literati offers the first-ever account of spy fiction written, frequently with institutional support, by Soviet intelligence and counterintelligence officers. Spy fiction can give insights into the operational workings of clandestine agencies and the personal dimensions of secret service work. By analysing the literary output of KGB spies and counterspies, the book shows that for the KGB, this type of intervention into Soviet popular culture was a crucial component of their overall counterintelligence strategy. These texts played an instrumental role in the Soviet state's efforts to neutralize and counter Western cultural influences on the Soviet population. Dr. Filip Kovacevic's research is of great relevance today, given that a large segment of the Russian ruling elite is still composed of former KGB officers, including Russian president Vladimir Putin. KGB Literati illuminates the deep-seated KGB myths, values, aspirations, and fears that continue to have a profound impact on the foreign and domestic policies of the Russian Federation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

KGB Literati: Spy Fiction and State Security in the Soviet Union (University of Toronto Press, 2025) offers a first-ever glimpse into the mysterious and long-ignored world and work of Soviet spies- and counterspies-turned-writers. Once out of active service, many former spies have turned to writing spy fiction. They drop the dagger and pick up the pen. Some are very successful, like James Bond's creator Ian Fleming or the novelists John Le Carré and Graham Greene. Their Soviet counterparts have rarely been afforded the same attention or examination. Drawing on materials from KGB archives and Soviet publications long out of print, KGB Literati offers the first-ever account of spy fiction written, frequently with institutional support, by Soviet intelligence and counterintelligence officers. Spy fiction can give insights into the operational workings of clandestine agencies and the personal dimensions of secret service work. By analysing the literary output of KGB spies and counterspies, the book shows that for the KGB, this type of intervention into Soviet popular culture was a crucial component of their overall counterintelligence strategy. These texts played an instrumental role in the Soviet state's efforts to neutralize and counter Western cultural influences on the Soviet population. Dr. Filip Kovacevic's research is of great relevance today, given that a large segment of the Russian ruling elite is still composed of former KGB officers, including Russian president Vladimir Putin. KGB Literati illuminates the deep-seated KGB myths, values, aspirations, and fears that continue to have a profound impact on the foreign and domestic policies of the Russian Federation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

KGB Literati: Spy Fiction and State Security in the Soviet Union (University of Toronto Press, 2025) offers a first-ever glimpse into the mysterious and long-ignored world and work of Soviet spies- and counterspies-turned-writers. Once out of active service, many former spies have turned to writing spy fiction. They drop the dagger and pick up the pen. Some are very successful, like James Bond's creator Ian Fleming or the novelists John Le Carré and Graham Greene. Their Soviet counterparts have rarely been afforded the same attention or examination. Drawing on materials from KGB archives and Soviet publications long out of print, KGB Literati offers the first-ever account of spy fiction written, frequently with institutional support, by Soviet intelligence and counterintelligence officers. Spy fiction can give insights into the operational workings of clandestine agencies and the personal dimensions of secret service work. By analysing the literary output of KGB spies and counterspies, the book shows that for the KGB, this type of intervention into Soviet popular culture was a crucial component of their overall counterintelligence strategy. These texts played an instrumental role in the Soviet state's efforts to neutralize and counter Western cultural influences on the Soviet population. Dr. Filip Kovacevic's research is of great relevance today, given that a large segment of the Russian ruling elite is still composed of former KGB officers, including Russian president Vladimir Putin. KGB Literati illuminates the deep-seated KGB myths, values, aspirations, and fears that continue to have a profound impact on the foreign and domestic policies of the Russian Federation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

KGB Literati: Spy Fiction and State Security in the Soviet Union (University of Toronto Press, 2025) offers a first-ever glimpse into the mysterious and long-ignored world and work of Soviet spies- and counterspies-turned-writers. Once out of active service, many former spies have turned to writing spy fiction. They drop the dagger and pick up the pen. Some are very successful, like James Bond's creator Ian Fleming or the novelists John Le Carré and Graham Greene. Their Soviet counterparts have rarely been afforded the same attention or examination. Drawing on materials from KGB archives and Soviet publications long out of print, KGB Literati offers the first-ever account of spy fiction written, frequently with institutional support, by Soviet intelligence and counterintelligence officers. Spy fiction can give insights into the operational workings of clandestine agencies and the personal dimensions of secret service work. By analysing the literary output of KGB spies and counterspies, the book shows that for the KGB, this type of intervention into Soviet popular culture was a crucial component of their overall counterintelligence strategy. These texts played an instrumental role in the Soviet state's efforts to neutralize and counter Western cultural influences on the Soviet population. Dr. Filip Kovacevic's research is of great relevance today, given that a large segment of the Russian ruling elite is still composed of former KGB officers, including Russian president Vladimir Putin. KGB Literati illuminates the deep-seated KGB myths, values, aspirations, and fears that continue to have a profound impact on the foreign and domestic policies of the Russian Federation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

KGB Literati: Spy Fiction and State Security in the Soviet Union (University of Toronto Press, 2025) offers a first-ever glimpse into the mysterious and long-ignored world and work of Soviet spies- and counterspies-turned-writers. Once out of active service, many former spies have turned to writing spy fiction. They drop the dagger and pick up the pen. Some are very successful, like James Bond's creator Ian Fleming or the novelists John Le Carré and Graham Greene. Their Soviet counterparts have rarely been afforded the same attention or examination. Drawing on materials from KGB archives and Soviet publications long out of print, KGB Literati offers the first-ever account of spy fiction written, frequently with institutional support, by Soviet intelligence and counterintelligence officers. Spy fiction can give insights into the operational workings of clandestine agencies and the personal dimensions of secret service work. By analysing the literary output of KGB spies and counterspies, the book shows that for the KGB, this type of intervention into Soviet popular culture was a crucial component of their overall counterintelligence strategy. These texts played an instrumental role in the Soviet state's efforts to neutralize and counter Western cultural influences on the Soviet population. Dr. Filip Kovacevic's research is of great relevance today, given that a large segment of the Russian ruling elite is still composed of former KGB officers, including Russian president Vladimir Putin. KGB Literati illuminates the deep-seated KGB myths, values, aspirations, and fears that continue to have a profound impact on the foreign and domestic policies of the Russian Federation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

We've been celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, for our final "classic episode" of 2025, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with "All I Want for Christmas" co-writer Walter Afanasieff. Happy holidays and thanks for a great year of looking back together as we continue to look toward the future!ABOUT WALTER AFANASIEFFThirteen-time Grammy nominee and two-time winner Walter Afanasieff is best known for his collaborative songwriting and production partnership with Mariah Carey that yielded hit singles such as “Can't Let Go,” “Dreamlover,” “Hero,” “Without You,” “Anytime You Need a Friend,” “Butterfly,” “My All,” and “One Sweet Day,” a duet with Boyz II Men that was named ASCAP Song of the Year. It hit #1 in December of 1995 and stayed there for sixteen weeks—a record that remained unbroken for more than two decades. Their “All I Want for Christmas is You” was released in 1994 and has since become a holiday standard. It hit #1 on Billboard's pop chart for the first time in 2019, giving Walter and Mariah the world record for the longest period of time between a song's original release and its arrival at the top of the chart.  In addition to his success with Carey, Afanasieff carved out a formidable reputation as a go-to producer of hit movie songs. After co-writing and co-producing the Gladys Knight single “License to Kill” from the James Bond film of the same name, he went on to produce “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World” from Aladdin, “Even If My Heart Would Break” from The Bodyguard, and “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic, which became the best-selling single in the world for 1998. Additionally he produced “Some Day” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the Academy Award nominated “Go the Distance” from Hercules.Other hits from the Walter Afanasieff songbook include “Can You Stop the Rain,” a #1 R&B single for Peabo Bryson that earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Song, “Missing You Now,” a #1 Adult Contemporary hit for Michael Bolton, “If You Go Away,” a Top 20 single for New Kids on the Block, Savage Garden's #1 pop single “I Knew I Loved You,” and Ricky Martin's massive global hit “She Bangs.”The long list of additional artists Walter has written and produced music for includes Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Destiny's Child, Kenny G, Andrea Bocelli, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Loggins, Barbra Streisand, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Babyface, and Josh Groban.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it take to market movies that shape culture—and to lead with integrity when the stakes are highest? In this Best Of Trailer Geeks & Teaser Gods episode, Corey Nathan revisits his powerful conversation with Dwight Caines, President of Domestic Marketing at Universal Pictures and one of the most respected voices in modern film marketing. One of our "best of's" since we brought this program back, this episode remains as relevant—and resonant—as ever. Dwight reflects on a career spanning Sony Pictures and Universal, working on iconic franchises including Spider-Man, James Bond, Oppenheimer, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. But this conversation goes far beyond campaigns and box office numbers. Dwight opens up about leadership, mentorship, diversity and inclusion, the responsibility of storytellers, and what it means to be a steady presence in moments of industry—and societal—turbulence. It's a masterclass in how great marketing starts with understanding people. Whether you're a trailer creative, studio exec, marketer, or emerging storyteller, this episode is a reminder that how you lead matters just as much as what you ship. Key Takeaways Story Starts With Audience Dwight explains why every campaign begins with a deep understanding of who the movie is for—and what emotional response it needs to evoke to get audiences off the couch and into theaters. From Data to Instinct With roots in market research, Dwight shares how the best campaigns balance data with gut, and why "research be damned" can sometimes be the bravest—and smartest—call. Digital Before It Was Cool As an early digital pioneer at Sony, Dwight recounts building online communities around films like Spider-Man long before digital marketing was standard practice. Leadership in Crisis Dwight reflects on moments when the industry—and the country—felt unsteady, and why authenticity, calm, and moral clarity are essential leadership traits. Mentorship & Representation From teaching at Syracuse and UCLA to shaping DEI initiatives at Universal and the Academy, Dwight makes the case that representation isn't performative—it's foundational to better work and better culture. Notable Quotes "If you see me running for the emergency exit, then trouble's coming. Otherwise, take it as a good sign." "Marketing is about evoking emotion. If you don't know what you want people to feel, the campaign won't land." "If you see it, you can be it. I didn't see myself in front of the classroom—so I decided to become that person." "Diversity isn't invitation. It's allowing people to show up authentically and be heard." Connect Dwight Caines President, Domestic Marketing – Universal Pictures Mentor, Educator, Industry Leader Corey Nathan Host – Trailer Geeks & Teaser Gods @coreysnathan on all platforms About This Episode This episode is part of our Best Of Trailer Geeks & Teaser Gods series—encore conversations from across the show's history that remain timeless, insightful, and essential listening for anyone passionate about entertainment marketing. Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management – mezawealth.com 24/96 Sound & Music Design – 2496soundandmusic.com The Golden Trailer Awards – goldentrailer.com Soundstripe – app.soundstripe.com Join the Community Like what you hear? Leave us a rating and review! Connect with Corey on all platforms @coreysnathan Subscribe for new episodes every week and keep up with the world's best trailer creatives!

239 James Bond finally feels like it's moving again.In this episode of Tailoring Talk Magazine, Roberto and Jon get back together to break down the biggest developments in the Bond universe after a long period of silence. With Amazon now firmly in control, major announcements are finally landing and there's a lot to talk about.We discuss the appointment of Denis Villeneuve as the next James Bond director, why his filmography makes him such an interesting choice and what his world-building approach could mean for the future of 007. We also look at Steven Knight joining as writer, best known for Peaky Blinders, and whether his involvement signals a more grounded, character-driven Bond.The conversation then turns to casting, where Callum Turner has emerged as the current favourite to take on the role of Bond. We break down who he is, why his name makes sense and why a lesser-known actor could be exactly what the franchise needs.Finally, Jon leads a deep dive into the upcoming Bond video game 007 First Light, including its younger Bond approach, Hitman-inspired gameplay, editions, DLC, Golden Gun controversy and whether this game could help define the next era of Bond ahead of the next film.Whether you're excited, sceptical or somewhere in between, Bond is back in motion and it's got people talking again.In this episode:Denis Villeneuve confirmed as the next James Bond directorWhat his previous films tell us about the future of BondSteven Knight joins as writer and what Peaky Blinders brings to 007Amazon's stewardship of the Bond franchiseCallum Turner rumours explainedWhy a lesser-known Bond actor can workTimeline for the next Bond filmFull breakdown of 007 First Light gameplayYoung Bond, spycraft and Hitman DNACollector's editions, DLC and the Golden Gun debateHow the game may influence Bond's future toneIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who loves James Bond as much as we do.James Bond, 007, Denis Villeneuve, Steven Knight, Callum Turner, Bond 26, Amazon James Bond, 007 First Light, James Bond game, Bond podcast, film discussion, movie news, Tailoring Talk Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy speaks to KTLA’s Kacey Montoya about the massive storm hitting SoCal this week over Christmas. It’s gonna be a very wet Christmas, so no texting and driving, people!  It’s just a couple days before Christmas, and Andy is recalling the classic 1983 Christmas movie, creatively titled “A Christmas Story.” Andy is wondering about the gifts we loved most when we were kids. His favorite was a remote-control Mars Pathway Rover, because he was a nerd. And news anchor Mark Rahner was just as nerdy! Callers phone in to discuss their favorite Christmas gifts from when they were kids. One caller had the James Bond “From Russia with Love” replica attaché case — just like resident nerd and avid collector Rahner! Another listener recalled her beloved Riedell Roller Skates from the 1960s. Also, there’s a robot apocalypse on the way! AI is now being used to automate vending machines at the Wall Street Journal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Remainders we finish our Kong Marathon with Peter Jackson's 2005 King Kong. Released immediately after the Lord of the Rings trilogy, we check out how much of an influence that trilogy had on Peter Jackson's love for the original movie. We offer our rankings for the marathon and see where this blockbuster holds up in Hollywood history.Other topics include Peter Jackson's horror roots, iconic Jack Black roles, Andy Serkis, Lord of the Rings, Christmas time movie watching, the Bears beating the Packers, new 4k releases for Troll 2 and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy, first thoughts on Avatar: Fire and Ash, and James Bond movies with John Barry scores.Songs of the WeekMerry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight) by The RamonesThe Living Daylights by a-haRemainders Jukebox PlaylistWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter

Welcome to our review of the film that some say inspired James Bond's Skyfall.... Home Alone starring Macaulay Culkin.Find out in this epoisode what Tim, Andrew (and to a lesser degree) Lucy got up to when they were left home alone by their trusting parents.Also, hear Tim defend violent slapstick comedy whilst in the same breath witholding it from his own offspring.There's a generous serving of your Negligent Discharge so keep it coming (as it were.....) to Licence to Podcast on Facebook, X and Instagram or email hello@licencetopodcast.comMerry Christmas ya filthy animals!

durée : 00:02:42 - Le Masque et la Plume - par : Jérôme Garcin - Le Masque et la Plume fête ses 70 ans ! On se plonge dans les archives avec ce matin le point de vue du critique Jean-Louis Bory sur "Opération Tonerre", un James Bond avec Sean Connery (1965) et "La Guerre des étoiles" de George Lucas (1977). Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

In this episode, we decode On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) — the boldest, most emotionally resonant Bond film of all. Joined by Bond aficionados Ian Douglas (Hildebrand), Andy Onyx (author), and Professor Michael Huie (Friday Night Frights Podcast), we dive into George Lazenby's one-time portrayal of James Bond, Peter Hunt's risky direction, Diana Rigg's unforgettable performance, and why this film has grown from outcast to cult favourite. Full show notes and links  Recorded on December 21, 2025, just in time for Christmas, Spybrary's Section F explore what makes this film unique within the Bond canon: from George Lazenby's lone turn as 007 and Peter Hunt's bold directorial choices, to the film's emotional depth, narrative risks, and iconic action sequences. Highlights include personal viewing memories, analyses of key scenes (such as the skiing and the tragic final ending), and debates about why this Bond film stands apart from its peers. 00:00 Introduction & Guest Intros 02:25 First Memories of OHSOS 06:19 Evolving Views on the Film 10:25 What Makes Peter Hunt's Approach Unique 14:50 Opening Credits & Gun Barrel Sequence 19:34 Bond's Office & Franchise Nods 22:14 What Sets This Bond Apart 25:23 Vulnerability & Romance in Bond 28:35 Gadgets, or the Lack Thereof 31:05 Tracy's Role in the Action 34:13 Music & Christmas Themes 39:42 George Lazenby: Acting & Persona 46:05 Supporting Characters & Accents 54:40 Cinematography & Skiing Sequences 55:26 Influence on Modern Films 58:10 Holiday Tone & Festive Elements 1:08:20 Standout Movie Moments 1:13:56 Trench Coat Ratings & Final Thoughts 1:18:32 Episode Close & Christmas Wishes  

This week, pour yourself something strong and cue up the underwater jet packs—we're celebrating 60 years of Thunderball.In this episode of Drinks and a Movie, we dive back into the 1965 Bond spectacle to see how it holds up six decades later, from its lavish action set pieces to its larger-than-life villainy and unmistakable Sean Connery swagger. But the martini isn't just shaken—we crack open the pages too. Along the way, we compare the film to Ian Fleming's Thunderball novel, breaking down what the movie keeps, what it changes, and whether the story works better on the page or on the screen.To keep things properly cinematic, we're also tasting and reviewing all three new Hardin's Creek Warehouse Series bourbons, exploring how each expression differs and which one deserves a spot on your shelf for your next Bond marathon.It's classic Bond, thoughtful comparisons, and serious bourbon talk—because some anniversaries deserve both a rewatch and a refill.

As I neared the exit of the parking lot a familiar face spotted me. He approached and I rolled down my window. Looking at my BMW Z4  he said, “I love your James Bond car.” “Thanks,” I replied. Hearing those words filled me with pride but not for the reason he would assume, and perhaps not for the reason you would either. The post SILY 677- Driven by Fear appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

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Over-regulation is not the solution to what ails the American banking system. Rigorous, responsible supervision is. The initial report on the 2023 debacle by former Vice Chairman for Supervision, Michael Barr, was an exercise in obfuscation and sophistry. The American people deserve supervisors who are not asleep at the wheel, and the incoming Chairman of the Federal Reserve should undertake a thorough investigation of the systemic and oversight failures that led to that disaster. Source: thegaetwaypundit.com Trump announces that they've sold $1.3 BILLION worth of Gold Cards within Days Political/Rights https://twitter.com/RepJamesComer/status/2002011743254380602?s=20 More than a dozen politically exposed people and government officials’ names appear in the hundreds of thousands of pages of Jeffrey Epstein files made public Friday, sources said. And Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ discovered more than 1,200 victims and their families during the exhaustive review, explaining the process behind determining which files could be released in a letter to Congress exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital. https://twitter.com/Badhombre/status/2002388917618610413?s=20   home in New York to solicit money for her campaign and the DCCC. FBI was warned that Jeffrey Epstein was into child porn — but ignored it for 10 years, docs show   A former employee of late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein alerted the FBI that he was interested in “child pornography” and that he threatened to “burn her house down” decades before Epstein became an international fixation — but feds apparently did nothing. Source: nypost.com   If there was every anything about Trump, it would have been released before he reached the bottom of the escalator in 2015, the Comey FBI would have leaked it, and the Dems would have brought it up at some point while Biden was in office. But none of that happened. Why? Because Epstein leads to the Dems, and people like myself have been trying to warn the world about it for 10+ years.  https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2002408563193368834?s=20  and it worked brilliantly. Could you imagine if in Trump's first term he released all this stuff about Epstein? The public would not have believed it, and the Dems/MSM would have claimed it was all politically motivated and fabricated by Trump. The only way this Epstein disclosure was going to work, was to get the public to beg for it. So that's what Trump did. https://twitter.com/MikeBenzCyber/status/2002450017647301084?s=20 https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2002530633394934144?s=20   partner with Wolfe via the TerraMar project, which is also connected to the Clintons and the Clinton Foundation. What is Nathan Wolfe known for? Searching for bat coronaviruses in Ukraine via USAID Project PREDICT, via his biolab company, Metabiota, which was funded via Rosemont Seneca, which is partially owned by Hunter Biden. Russia accused Wolfe and his biolab company of creating genome-specific biological weapons in Ukraine. This situation has been addressed by RFK Jr. and Tulsi multiple times, and has been a major topic at the UN for over 3 years now. So Epstein had an interest in eugenics and he had financial/social connections to virologists who were making genome-specific biological weapons via USAID grants in Ukraine. Nathan Wolfe even directly thanked Epstein in his 2011 book “The Viral Storm: The Dawn of the New Pandemic Age” where Wolfe predicted the COVID pandemic 8 years before it happened… So what am I getting at? I think Epstein had plans to engage in ethnic cleansing/population control/genocide via biological weapon, and I think he had something to do with Covid. Epstein is at the epicenter of the Deep State empire. He was essentially a real life James Bond villain. The timing could not be worse. He and Hillary are in the middle of trying to fight subpoenas to testify in person to the House Oversight Committee on the Epstein matter and what they might know. They want to submit sworn statements. Republican Committee Chair James Comer (KY-1) wants to be able to question and cross-examine them in person.  DOGE Geopolitical U.S. Snatches Venezuela Oil Tanker in Dark‑Hour Strike on Narco‑Terror Funding In a stealth operation carried out before dawn on Dec. 20, the U.S. Coast Guard—working alongside the Department of War—seized an oil tanker last seen in the terrorist state of Venezuela. The United States accused the ship's operators of moving sanctioned crude to fuel narco‑terror activity. Officials issued a stark warning to traffickers: “We will find you, and we will stop you. https://twitter.com/Sec_Noem/status/2002481990755627050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2002481990755627050%7Ctwgr%5E0acb5b51ea0ddfb03f7a0e25a375c9245159ce68%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breitbart.com%2Ft%2Fassets%2Fhtml%2Ftweet-5.html2002481990755627050 https://twitter.com/PeteHegseth/status/2002504193924342003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2002504193924342003%7Ctwgr%5E1410e2476c70f24b31810862ee2f8e034c77bc3e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breitbart.com%2Ft%2Fassets%2Fhtml%2Ftweet-5.html2002504193924342003  conduct maritime interdiction operations — through OPERATION SOUTHERN SPEAR — to dismantle illicit criminal networks. Violence, drugs, and chaos will not control the Western Hemisphere. Source: breitbart.com U.S. imposes sanctions on family and associates of Venezuela’s Maduro and his wife The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on family members and associates of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, as Washington ratchets up pressure on the Venezuelan president. The U.S. Treasury Department said in a statement that it had imposed sanctions on seven people it said were tied to Maduro and his wife. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused them of “propping up Nicolás Maduro’s rogue narcostate.” “ Source: cbc.ca War/Peace Zelenskyy Announces Eastern Ukraine Citizens Will Not Be Allowed to Vote in Elections Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to hold elections if there is a ceasefire.  However, eastern Ukraine citizens, those currently living in the Donbas region, who are supportive of Russia, will not be permitted to vote. This creates a rather bizarre official hypocrisy within the Zelenskyy regime.  The official position of Zelenskyy is that Eastern Ukraine will never be accepted as a part of the Russian federation. Zelenskyy has recently noted, with EU leadership support, that his government will never recognize Eastern Ukraine as part of the Russian federation.  However, this same region, approximately 20% of Ukraine, will not be permitted to participate in his controlled election. Essentially, any Ukraine resident who does not support Zelenskyy will not be permitted to vote in any election, if any election is ever permitted.  Additionally, Zelenskyy notes that “there is the practice of voting abroad,” however, any region not controlled by Zelenskyy cannot submit votes. Source: zerohedge.com A Lie And Propaganda’: Gabbard Fact-Checks Reuters’ Russia Scaremongering In Real Time    Reuters posted an anonymously-sourced story pushing the idea that Russia is bent on reconstituting the Soviet Union. Before the metaphorical ink had dried, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard pounced, condemning the story as “a lie and propaganda” on behalf of “warmongers” seeking to derail President Trump’s drive to end the long and bloody Ukraine war.   Reuters vaguely attributed the purported US intelligence conclusions about Russia to “six sources familiar with US intelligence.”    https://twitter.com/DNIGabbard/status/2002484806978834862?s=20  narrative to block President Trump's peace effort, and fomenting hysteria and fear among the people to get them to support the escalation of war, which is what NATO and the EU really want in order to pull the United States military directly into war with Russia. The truth is the US intelligence community has briefed policymakers, including the Democrat HPSCI member quoted by Reuters, that US Intelligence assesses that Russia seeks to avoid a larger war with NATO. It also assesses that, as the last few years have shown, Russia's battlefield performance indicates it does not currently have the capability to conquer and occupy all of Ukraine, let alone Europe. https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard/status/2002503405156151648?s=20   invade/conquer Europe (in order to gin up support for their pro-war policies). The truth is that ‘US intelligence' assesses that Russia does not even have the capability to conquer and occupy Ukraine, what to speak of ‘invading and occupying' Europe.   Source: zerohedge.com WATCH: US CENTCOM Releases Footage from Operation Hawkeye Strikes Against 70+ ISIS Targets  US Central Command released footage from Operation Hawkeye strikes against ISIS militants and facilities on Friday night. “Tonight, U.S. and Jordanian forces struck 70+ ISIS targets in Syria with 100+ precision munitions. Peace through strength,” CENTCOM said on X. This is one of 10 operations conducted in Syria and Iraq since the December 13 ambush in Syria, which left multiple American service members injured and two soldiers and a civilian interpreter killed. Twenty-three terrorist operatives have been killed or detained, according to CENTCOM. “We will continue to relentlessly pursue terrorists who seek to harm Americans and our partners across the region,” CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said. TAMPA, Fla.- Following the attack on U.S. and partner forces last Saturday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commenced Operation Hawkeye Strike at 4 pm ET against ISIS in Syria, Dec. 19, at the Commander in Chief's direction. Source: thegatewaypundit.com   of Syria, led by a man who is working very hard to bring Greatness back to Syria, and is fully in support. All terrorists who are evil enough to attack Americans are hereby warned — YOU WILL BE HIT HARDER THAN YOU HAVE EVER BEEN HIT BEFORE IF YOU, IN ANY WAY, ATTACK OR THREATEN THE U.S.A. DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Medical/False Flags [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2002717078722052256?s=20  reclassify serious crimes as less severe “intermediate offenses” that are not publicly reported. https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/2002421989886075083?s=20 BREAKING: HUD Sec. Scott Turner CONFIRMS major investigation into Boston for anti-white public housing discrimination“They were using discriminatory housing policies in their city! We found a quote on their website that said they will integrate ‘racial equity at every level of city government.'”“They put race above reality. They put race above merit and need. Our job at HUD is to enforce and uphold the fair housing – and they were evading and encouraging landlords and property owners to evade the Fair Housing Act!”“They have been put on NOTICE. We uphold and enforce this law.” https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2002091915819253766?s=20  weaponized against Minnesota!” GOOD. IT’S CALLED ACCOUNTABILITY, TIM. “They’re threatening us with this. And this is what happens when you have a floundering presidency, and it is about those ballrooms and everything else. Now we’re back on transgender folks. And these are healthcare providers providing the best guidance to parents and children to get their care.” “It’s on every front! It’s CDLs, it’s transportation money, it’s money across the board that they have weaponized!” He should be worried. https://twitter.com/AAGDhillon/status/2002596210620969230?s=20 https://twitter.com/ScottAdamsSays/status/2002531244131991931?s=20 https://twitter.com/cb_doge/status/2001646253655097726?s=20 https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2002203857955549464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2002203857955549464%7Ctwgr%5E7d1378774cdcbdfe43552d1c5b5ef213bd4f721f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breitbart.com%2Ft%2Fassets%2Fhtml%2Ftweet-5.html2002203857955549464 President Trump's Plan Democrats Have Devised a Plan to Compete With Turning Point USA for Young Voters and it's Going to be a Disaster Democrats have decided that they need to have their own version of Turning Point USA in order to appeal to young voters and what they have come up with is the most Democrat thing ever. It's going to be a total disaster. It's called the ‘DNC National Youth Coordinated Table'. It's not a grassroots group, it's completely fabricated. And you can just imagine how meetings of this group are going to go, with mini-groups within the group fighting for dominance and power. Newsweek reported on this: Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2002577300802711720?s=20 DOJ Appeals Controversial Ruling That Disqualified Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, Resulting in the Dismissal of Charges Against Letitia James and James Comey The Department of Justice has formally appealed a controversial ruling that disqualified Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, a decision that directly led to the dismissal of federal charges against James Comey and Letitia James. According to a Notice of Appeal filed on December 19, the Trump-led DOJ is asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to overturn a lower-court ruling that declared Halligan's appointment unconstitutional and voided every prosecutorial action she took while in office. Source: thegatewaypundit.com JUST IN: DOJ Wins Motion to Unseal Documents on Investigation into Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks The Department of Justice announced that it successfully moved to unseal documents related to the investigation into would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks.  “The Department of Justice received court approval to disclose to Congress documents gathered as part of the FBI's investigation of Thomas Crooks and his attempt to assassinate President Trump,” the Western District of Pennsylvania announced on X. A copy of the motion and order can be found here. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/AAGDhillon/status/2002596363138445539?s=20 Justice Department Sues Four States Including Georgia After Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Sides With Democrats in Failure to Produce Voter Rolls https://twitter.com/AAGDhillon/status/2001775020566286614?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2001775020566286614%7Ctwgr%5Ee92dad24c2453e3b35c6a465ec1523cafbc35499%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fjustice-department-sues-four-states-including-georgia-after%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/MAGAVoice/status/2001992915850260516?s=20 https://twitter.com/MarkPaoletta/status/2002483634251461079?s=20   memorial to President John F. Kennedy and now additionally honors President Donald J. Trump, who has brought America back and saved the Trump-Kennedy Center. The Board's action is permissible under the statute and no legislation is necessary. The Board’s action does nothing to change the statutory title. Instead, the Board has–in line with longstanding Executive Branch practice–designated a new name. For example, The Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer, within the Office of Management & Budget, is designated by statute as the “Office of Electronic Government.” But it's long gone by the name “Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer” in official, public, and internal communications. Similarly, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is designated by statute as the “Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.” But since the beginning, the agency has long gone by the name Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or CFPB in all official communications, correspondence with the Hill, titles and signage on its buildings. The “United States Institute of Peace” was established by statute but was renamed by the Department of State as the “Donald J. Trump United States Institute of Peace.” The Department of War was established as the “Department of Defense” by statute in 1947. Earlier this year, President Trump authorized the use of the name “Department of War” and the name is now etched on the Pentagon's building and in official correspondence and public communications. It is entirely fitting for the Board of Trustees to vote to add President Trump to the title so that this Center is now named The Donald J. Trump And The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. President Trump has provided superb leadership at every level to save the Kennedy Center from financial ruin and wokeness, and to bring our national treasure to new heights! Thank you, @kencen Board of Trustees for honoring President Trump. I have been going to the Kennedy Center for decades and have never seen such energy and excitement as I did at the Christmas tree lighting and Noel performance. The Golden Age is here!   AND ORDER. As your next Governor, Bruce will continue to fight hard to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes, and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, Advance Election Integrity, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment!   Bruce Blakeman is a FANTASTIC guy, will win the big November Election and, without hesitation, has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Governor of the ONCE GREAT STATE OF NEW YORK (IT CAN BE GREAT AGAIN!). BRUCE BLAKEMAN WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

Today at our Pittsburgh UFO Meeting we pay homage to our fallen friend, the legendary Fred SalugaFred Saluga Bio -Fred Saluga has been investigating Bigfoot, UFOs, and other paranormal phenomena for over 50 years. He is a licensed private investigator in the States of West Virginia, Florida, and Pennsylvania and a retired law enforcement officer and Chief of Police in Fayette County, PA. He currently serves as the State Director for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) in WV and the Assistant State Director of MUFON in PA. Fred has investigated over 500 UFO cases and established MUFON's Humanoid Research Group, which oversees the investigation of humanoid beings reported as UFO occupants.He was the co-host of a Comcast Presentation that lasted for three years and produced television shows called “UFOs Over Pittsburgh” and now a podcast called “String Theory (40 movies) on YouTube.He is also served as the Director of the West Virginia Center for Unexplained Events, an organization dedicated to investigating sightings of Bigfoot, cryptids, ghosts, and other anomalous entities. He is the Director of the Fayette County, PA Bigfoot Research Project, headquartered in Uniontown, PA.Note from Mufon Director on Fred:MUFON West Virginia State Dir. and PA ASD Fred Saluga passed away. Fred joined MUFON in Florida in 1996 and worked with Joe Jordan. In 2007, I noticed Fred's name on our member list with a Florida address. I quickly recruited him into PA MUFON. When the 2008 Bucks County UFO Wave hit, our cases tripled. With the broadcast of Discovery Channels UFOs over Earth, our membership and investigators also tripled. With managing 7 states, Fred and Bill Weber were integral in helping me run PA-WV-DEL MUFON. I promoted Fred to WV SD and Bill to DEL SD, but we always worked as a team conducting training classes and 42 conferences in Erie, Pittsburgh, and Philly from 2008-2024. Fred was the people's skills, and I was the manager's skills. Fred and I did a monthly show on public TV called UFOs over Pittsburgh. After 44 episodes, we moved the show to my house under the name of String Theory of the Unexplained. In total, we did almost 100 episodes and they are available on YouTube. We made PA MUFON great!Fred was a character. He would refer to his hometown as Fayettenam so I would introduce Fred as the James Bond of Fayettenam. His passion for Bigfoot far exceeded his passion for UFOs. We lobbied MUFON to investigate the Bigfoot-UFO connection. Fred would conduct free UFO-Bigfoot conferences in extended rural locations to get the word out. Fred taught a UFO class at a local college which I have picked up as instructor. Fred, Bill, John Dousette, and I went to many Symposiums together. The most fun was in Vegas, of course, when we stayed on the Strip at my timeshare. Fred was a good friend and will be missed by many, especially me. I will miss our long drives around the state and our talks on conservative politics, UFOs, and cryptids. . . .From his daughter Leah prior to his passing, “My father is truly one of a kind. At 76, he's lived a life defined by selflessness, honesty, and a deep commitment to helping others. Even now, after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, he continues to inspire everyone around him with his strength and wit. He's been a Police Chief, CYF investigator, outpatient drug and alcohol counselor, Bigfoot and paranormal investigator. His curiosity and compassion have touched countless lives; he's always been there for people-no matter who they are or what they are going through. Throughout his life, my father has made a huge difference in this world and in so many people's lives. His impact goes far beyond our family-he's been a friend, mentor, and source of hope for so many. This diagnosis has forced him to stop working and relocate to Pittsburgh for treatment, far from his home in West Virginia. Now the time has come that his body is not responding to the treatments, one treatment affects another in not so good ways. So what it is now is the end of the road for my Poppa. He's going to be crossing the rainbow bridge anytime now. Comfort measures only at this time. I do want to also say how very strong and courageous he is through all of this up until he just fell asleep, we were still talking, and laughing, and still handling business. I want to complete his end of life wishes. I want to celebrate his life, to remember all the memories with him. Those cherished moments I'll hold in my heart forever each one unwrapping a smile. I know that he was loved by many and that's because he loved so many. Thanks in advance”. Leah SalugaTypical Skeptic Podcast Links and Affiliates:Support the Mission:

Episode 269- The Nightmare Before Christmas Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode 269 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS Second Amendment, New Jersey Democrats, gun laws, machine gun conversion devices, digital instructions, firearm components, gun owner gulag, cash bail, pre-trial detention, carry killer bill, sensitive places, gun rights, constitutional rights, gun lawyer. SPEAKERS Evan Nappen, Speaker 2, Teddy Nappen Evan Nappen 00:15 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:17 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:19 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, the New Jersey Democrats are going to give gun owners a Nightmare Before Christmas. What they are doing is pushing a package of Second Amendment oppression upon us, and they decided that the perfect time to do it is right before Christmas. On Monday, December 22, the Senate will be having a voting session. They’re going to be looking at bills that we’re going to talk about right now, and you need to take action. You know, you need to let the legislators know that you oppose this. Hopefully you belong to the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. If not, you need to join. That’s anjrpc.org. They send out the news releases where you can immediately take action and let the legislature know your feelings on their oppression of our Second Amendment rights as they continue to attack them. Evan Nappen 01:33 Now, we have some very problematic laws that they’re going to be trying to jam through, and I want to make sure that you’re aware of what they are and what they mean. So, we have what is A-4974, and its companion in the Senate is S-3893. (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3893) This bill establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of machine gun conversion devices. Now, of course, these things are already banned. They’re already banned under federal law and state law, but New Jersey just can’t ban something enough, right? So, they’re just duplicating here even more bans upon bans. This is supposedly addressing so-called Glock triggers, but New Jersey usually finds a way to expand it to all kinds of other nonsense. We’ve seen these things lead off into false charges over devices that are not designed to convert to machine guns, but instead designed to simply improve accuracy and a trigger or those kind of things. So, these things are just problematic, and they’re just putting bans on top of bans. And they just want to make sure their name is on a piece of law where they’re “doing something about it”. You know, to sell red meat to their base. So, we have that to deal with. Page – 1 – of 10Evan Nappen 03:16 Additionally, we have A-4975 and the Senate companion bill is S-3894. (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3894) This bill establishes a crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components. Now, keep in mind, back in 2018 Murphy signed a law banning the use and sale these digital files already, but this bill is even worse. The mere possession of the files will result in incredibly harsh penalties, even if you unknowingly possess them on a long forgotten computer, etc. So, New Jersey is turning firearm information, pure firearm digital information, into the equivalent of possessing child pornography. Simple possession of the digital file itself. Evan Nappen 04:20 It doesn’t matter that you never had any intention to actually build a firearm, but this gun information is itself being turned into contraband. Now, of course, this brings in First Amendment issues as well as Second Amendment issues, and I’m sure this will as well be subject to challenge. But nonetheless, it puts gun owners at risk that utilize internet and such for downloads of different things. Strictly for informational purposes. Even though you had no intent to 3D print a gun or not, or to use it with a CNC machine to make guns or even gun parts. So, this bill is another oppression of Second Amendment rights, and this time an oppression of First Amendment rights. But since when do Democrats care about rights? So, you need to oppose this as well. Evan Nappen 05:25 There is another bill, Assembly 4978, and the Senate companion is 3897. (https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3897_I1.HTM) Now, this bill requires the Attorney General to report data regarding shootings that did not result in bodily injury. This type of data accumulation is used so then they can twist it into political fodder to further pass other Second Amendment oppression laws. This is their game. So, this is a step in, you know, focusing on the potential discharge law, making accidents into crimes, and using it to become automatic licensing disqualifiers, what become essentially per se felonies. This is how their evil works. This is what they do. This is their machinations, and this is the beginnings of them laying the groundwork to do that very thing. We’ve seen this playbook before, as they put data together that they then abuse in the manner that suits their purposes. So, of course, we have to fight this. Evan Nappen 06:53 Another incredibly serious other bill that’s in the Nightmare Before Christmas is Assembly 4981. The companion is S-3900. (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4981) Now, this bill is a Gun Owner Gulag enhancement bill. This law will take the Gun Owner Gulag and make it even worse. So, as you should be familiar, but I want to make sure you are, New Jersey has the Gun Owner Gulag, which is New Jersey’s elimination of cash bail. In getting rid of cash bails, like so many progressive blue states took those actions to do that in the specifically during the, you know, defund police movement and all that. You normally hear about the cashless bails being utilized, where actual criminals, bona fide bad guys, you know, rapists, murders, etc, are put in a revolving door and released very quickly out in the street, particularly if they have other characteristics that the Left is favoring, such as being, you Page – 2 – of 10know, illegally in the country and things like that. They want those people out fast. So, it gets used in that way. Evan Nappen 08:15 But when it comes to weaponization of it against gun owners, well, that’s a different story. They want to imprison us. Okay? So they want to make sure that any gun owner that has a problem, well, they’re going to be subject to the Gulag, where they’re going to be held without bail until their trial, because there is no more bail in New Jersey. And what happens is the prosecutor seeks what is called pre-trial detention. And if pre-trial detention is granted, you’re going to sit in jail, having been proven guilty of nothing, until your trial, and that can be months or years. So, this is the Gulag, and that’s how it operates. Well, that’s bad enough. We fight these Gulag cases all the time, trying to get gun owners out because just about any gun offense is a felony level. New Jersey calls them crimes, and they’re normally warrant offenses. You get arrested and then you’re put through the Gulag where you’re held for 48 hours while the prosecutor decides whether to seek pre-trial detention or not. Evan Nappen 09:20 And their policies are, generally, in every gun case, they seek the Gulag, which is to hold you without bail. So, you’re going to be held at least, normally, another five days before your hearing, where your attorney will finally get to argue to get you out. And if your attorney is not successful in doing that, you are staying in with no bail. Well, this bill is an enhancement to that. It will allow the court to take even more time on any firearm offense where they get to hold you for yet another seven days, so that an operability report can somehow be provided regarding the operability of a firearm, which is often irrelevant to the criminal charge, especially in New Jersey. Operability is not even necessarily required for a firearm conviction, but here the abuse of it will be added into the Gulag’s initial holding of the gun owner. So, now you’re going to be arrested on the warrant charge on whatever the allegation of the firearm offense is, even though you’re innocent, it won’t matter. It’s a gun offense. So, the 48 hours, the prosecutor by way of their policy is going to hold you seeking pre-trial detention. Then that pre-trial detention hearing has to get scheduled within, arguably, five days, and normally it’s about that, five days, before you have the hearing. Evan Nappen 10:57 But if we get to that hearing and they say, oh no, we want another seven days, at least, here the seven days to get an operability report. So, now you’re going to be in jail for approximately two weeks, two weeks, without bail, because there is no bail. And that’s just to get you to the hearing so your attorney can try to argue to defeat the prosecutor’s motion for pre-trial detention. And they’re going to now throw this into the mix. So, you can figure with any gun arrest, you know, you’re falsely accused of being in a “sensitive place” or you’re falsely accused of possession of an assault firearm, or you’re falsely accused of unlawful possession of your handgun. You know all kind of false charges and gun rights oppression that I deal with all the time in practice. Well, you’re going to be at least two weeks in jail now before we can even get you out so we can fight the charge that will eventually get you acquitted of. Isn’t that cute? And that’s if your attorney knows how to get you out and succeeds in doing so. Because if not, you’ll just sit in jail until your trial to finally prove that. So, this is the just horrible addition to the Gun Owner Gulag. Page – 3 – of 10Evan Nappen 12:20 These bills need to be fought, and they need to be fought vigorously. Make sure you make your voices heard. Make sure you belong to ANJRPC, the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. They have a full-time paid lobbyist. They have a vigorous process here trying to fight this, but of course, we’re dealing with a state where it is a tremendous battle for the forces of constitutional rights protection. Here to succeed, it’s a difficult, challenging environment, but we have to keep up the fight. We have to make our voices known, and we can make changes. As a matter of fact, that Gulag bill, the Association was able to change the original form where it was an indefinite amount of time until they finally got the report. At least it’s been modified to a mere seven days extra. So, now it’s only two weeks in jail, guilty of nothing. Simply because you lawfully exercised your rights in New Jersey. So, these laws are terrible. They are more oppression from our oppressors. We need to fight it and make sure you do. Evan Nappen 13:44 Now, on a little bit of a Christmas gift here, despite the nightmare that the New Jersey Democrats are placing upon us. I do want to mention that thanks to President Trump and his appointment of judges throughout the land, not the least of which, of course, is the Supreme Court, getting three conservative constitutionalist judges there. But also his ability to add to the judges of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. And because of President Trump particularly adding the last two judges that are constitutional judges that understand the significance of the Second Amendment, the full panel of 14 judges has agreed to hear the appeal in the Siegel versus Platkin, which is the Carry Killer lawsuit that challenges all these sensitive places and the other onerous restrictions that were put forward in the Carry Killer bill. And as you may know, the initial appeal with the three-judge panel, the three-judge panel that had ruled not tremendously in our favor, has been wiped out, wiped out. Now, the full panel of 14 judges are going to hear and decide the Carry Killer bill. This is very good news for us. Evan Nappen 15:26 This is something that makes me cautiously optimistic that we’re going to see some protection and our Second Amendment rights enforced, and it’s very, very important. Of course, New Jersey fought tooth and nail to try to stop the full panel from granting the en banc full panel, but the Association, particularly my good friend and colleague, Dan Schmutter, was successful here in having that full panel take the case. So, this will also bode well, because by getting a decision that knocks out most, if not all, of the Carry Killer bill, it’ll also lay the groundwork for the Supreme Court of the United States. If we start getting split decisions in the circuits over these sensitive place gambit that the Second Amendment oppressionists have pulled after Bruen to try to limit our rights, we may, in fact, see even a national case killing it permanently for the country. But here in New Jersey, we stand in good stead at the moment. Evan Nappen 16:47 Keep in mind that, at the moment, where can you carry and what are the categories where you can and can’t carry right now, at the current state. Remember, you cannot lawfully carry, even with a New Jersey carry permit, within 100 feet of a public gathering, demonstration or event requiring a Government permit. You’re still barred from zoos, parks, beaches, recreational facilities or areas owned or controlled by the state, county or local government unit designated as a gun-free zone. Publicly Page – 4 – of 10owned or leased libraries or museums. Bars or restaurants where alcohol is served and any other sites or facilities where alcohol is sold for consumption on the premises. Entertainment facilities. Casinos and related facilities. And healthcare facilities. Evan Nappen 17:41 Now you currently can lawfully carry with a New Jersey carry permit, of course, while this appeal is not resolved. These things are still blocked, though, and you’re able to carry, and this isn’t a complete list. But essentially in vehicles. As you may recall, the carjacker protection law that was built into the Carry Killer law, saying that you couldn’t have your loaded gun on your person in your vehicle. That is still blocked, and we are, we may carry in our vehicle, in that manner. Private property open to the public is no longer and still is not a sensitive place. In public film locations, we are able to carry. Additionally, the ruling is still in effect blocking the insurance requirement. As you may recall, at some point, Murphy issued an Executive Order banning the sale of so-called murder insurance, where you had gun owner protection programs, and then proceeded in the Carry Killer bill to mandate by law that you get actual murder insurance. Meaning insurance if someone commits an intentional act with a firearm, essentially murdering somebody. That’s been blocked. So, we don’t have to have insurance to have a carry license. And blocking certain permit procedures and requirements that were more administrative in nature. Evan Nappen 19:23 So, this is where we’re standing. But the good news is, with the full panel reviewing it, I’m very excited to see that outcome, and so should you. So, there is still hope. There is hope that the judiciary is going to speak for our rights, and that same full panel will be also considering New Jersey’s magazine ban and so-called assault firearm ban. So we are hopeful for some very good outcomes here, and we’ll keep you informed here on Gun Lawyer. Evan Nappen 20:07 Let me also mention our good friends at WeShoot. That’s where Teddy and I both shoot and where we get our training. And you will love WeShoot. WeShoot is a great indoor range right in Lakewood, conveniently off the Parkway. They constantly run great sales, and they have great service, a fantastic pro shop and a state of the art range, great training. I really can’t give it high enough praise. We love WeShoot, and so will you. Check out WeShoot at weshootusa.com. They have a great website with beautiful photographs. And you don’t want to miss the WeShoot girls that are there posing with some of the finest guns that you will ever see. So, make sure you go to WeShoot and take advantage of that fantastic resource for gun owners, right in New Jersey. Evan Nappen 21:11 And let me also shamelessly plug my book, which is New Jersey Gun Law, the Bible of New Jersey gun law. Make sure you get the book, folks. You need this book. It is the guidebook to keeping you safe, out of jail and not committing GOFUs in New Jersey. It’s 120 topics, all question and answer. It fills you in so you will know what the law is. It is the guidebook used by thousands and thousands of gun owners throughout New Jersey. You can get your copy today by going to EvanNappen.com. EvanNappen.com. Hey, Teddy, what do you have for us today? Page – 5 – of 10Teddy Nappen 21:56 Well, one of the things you know, it’s the holidays, Christmas, and everything’s coming along, and all the wins that have been coming through, and all the crazy insanity that you’ve described. I always think back to the show that you introduced me to, Paladin. There’s a particular episode, I think it was even the Christmas episode where Paladin is there. It’s a whole deal with the fan, like, there’s a small, I think it’s like a house living out there. And the ending line to the whole episode is, it’s Christmas. He’s saying to the guy, it’s Christmas. This is the, this is the one day of the year where we pretend there’s no evil. And that kind of sticks with me in the idea of this is supposed to be the time spent with family, and particularly, we can pretend and not think about all the anti-gun jerks and the gun rights oppressors. This is the time to enjoy Christmas movies, particular ones that involve firearms. So, as I was scanning through the internet, I saw one, I love this article, the top 10 Christmas movies with guns. (https://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/top-10-christmas-movies-with-guns/) Hey. Evan Nappen 23:17 So, that is what Christmas should be about. Guns. Teddy Nappen 23:22 Yeah, exactly. And to start things off, of course, they go with the most controversial one, which is Die Hard. Evan Nappen 23:31 Which we will agree is a Christmas movie. Teddy Nappen 23:35 Correct. I’ve heard all the debates. Evan Nappen 23:37 Ho, ho, ho. I have a machine gun. How does it get any less Christmas than that. Teddy Nappen 23:42 And quite simply, it’s not Christmas without Hans Gruber falling off the Nakatomi building. Evan Nappen 23:49 Yeah, and you know what gun he had, right? Teddy Nappen 23:55 So, well, you had Bruce Willis with his Beretta 92 with the focus. Evan Nappen 24:01 Of course. Teddy Nappen 24:02 But there’s also the MP 5. Page – 6 – of 10Evan Nappen 24:05 Yippie IA, Yippie Ki A. Teddy Nappen 24:08 And the P7 M13s. Evan Nappen 24:12 P7 that what Hans there, I believe, had. Teddy Nappen 24:17 Correct. And it was very good gun play in that part, where he’s no bullets, and it tricks him. The next one, this is actually, it’s one of those where it’s like, what the heck is this movie? I had to watch it, though. I think you were there when we watched Fat Man. Evan Nappen 24:36 Oh god, yeah. Teddy Nappen 24:37 It is probably the funniest, like, weirdest film you could watch. We have Mel Gibson and is this whole plot to murder Santa Claus. It’s him fighting, fighting Boyd Crowder from Justified. Walter Goggins. Crazy gun play between a 1911 and the fat man using a Colt Walker. Evan Nappen 25:06 Yep, definitely. It’s an entertaining film. Teddy Nappen 25:12 Yeah, it’s just one of those. I was like, okay, interesting. Now, this is technically Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang, which is a Christmas heist of a film. I don’t know if you ever saw it. With Robert Downey, Jr. Evan Nappen 25:26 I may have. Teddy Nappen 25:27 Kind of an action comedy. They’re carrying their Vector CP One. Evan Nappen 25:34 Oh, Vectors are in it. Huh, okay. Teddy Nappen 25:35 Yeah. And, of course, another HK P7. It’s kind of one of one of those, you kind of spot there. But I was like, I didn’t realize it involved Christmas. Page – 7 – of 10Teddy Nappen 25:44 The one I will highlight, though I always thought was funny, he put on Home Alone, one and two. Here’s the reason. Because, remember, the kid, he plays that clip, the black and white movie where he keeps. Evan Nappen 25:44 Well, you know, the P7 used to be the pistol of the New Jersey State Police, but they had over 40 accidental discharges with it, and they gave it up. And that’s because, although it was marketed as being one of the safest guns, the problem is, it’s a front squeeze that cocks the gun, when you squeeze the front. Unlike a 1911 that has a safety on the back, this squeeze cocks from the front. And the problem is, if you, if you’re not practiced and trained well enough, when you draw the gun out of a holster, you’re cocking it as you pull it out, and that creates a situation that is not exactly the safest situation to be in. There were numerous ADs with that gun. So, something to keep in mind. I think they’re cool and a very interesting design, but I remember seeing Superintendent Pagano talking about it. And he basically said, hey, look, it’s not the gun’s fault. He’s blaming his men. How nice of him. Yeah, right. So that was that episode of the gun, in theory, seeming like it may have been one of the safest guns, but in reality, it was prone to needing a lot of training to make sure that you didn’t cock it until you were ready to. So, there you go. Evan Nappen 27:36 Oh yeah. Teddy Nappen 27:36 The bad guys, oh yeah, yeah. Well, I believe you, but my tommy gun don’t. And it’s like, you’ve been smooching with everybody. Snuffy, Dale, Leo, Little Mo with the gimpy leg, Bony Bob, Cliff, and the guy thinks he’s actually like sleeping with all these individuals. Evan Nappen 27:58 Great. Teddy Nappen 27:59 Yeah. The Thompson 1921 AC sub machine gun. The actual movie is Angel With Filthy Souls. Evan Nappen 28:08 Hmm huh. Okay. Teddy Nappen 28:11 Yeah. Evan Nappen 28:11 So, that was actually a clip from an actual movie? Teddy Nappen 28:14 Yeah, that was funny. And, of course, The Christmas Story with the Red Ryder BB gun. Page – 8 – of 10Evan Nappen 28:20 Oh, the classic of all classics. And in New Jersey, that’s a firearm. It’s not a BB, you know? It’s not just a little old BB gun. There it is, bona fide, defined as a firearm. Teddy Nappen 28:32 Yeah. And they threw in some honorable mentions, like White Christmas. Where it takes, the start is at the Battle of the Bulge. So, you have the M1 Garand coming into play of that. And then. Evan Nappen 28:46 As Patton said, the greatest battle rifle ever devised. Teddy Nappen 28:51 I’d agree. And then you have Scrooged with Santa wielding the XM 556 mini gun. Evan Nappen 29:00 Okay. Teddy Nappen 29:02 And then also Bill Murray with his, remember, he had a stainless snub nose revolver because he’s freaking out that a ghost is there. Evan Nappen 29:10 Okay, yeah. Teddy Nappen 29:12 They couldn’t determine that. Evan Nappen 29:14 He didn’t do much with him and guns, but yeah. Unless it’s some gun for taking out ghosts, right? Ghost Busters. Teddy Nappen 29:22 Oh, and of course, our Majesty’s Secret Service, James Bond and Christmas, what more could you want? With his Walther PPK. Evan Nappen 29:33 Oh yeah, James Bond sometimes had some screwy gun stuff. I remember in one of them where he has an AR7, and the guy’s talking about. And it’s a 25 caliber AR. I’m like, it’s not 25. It’s 22. But hey, what do they know? Teddy Nappen 29:52 Yeah, it’s, this is just a fun list, and it’s something I just kind of like, wow, I didn’t really consider some of these as, like, Chrismas movies. But I guess so. Page – 9 – of 10Evan Nappen 30:03 Well, as long as it has guns in it, we’ll declare them to be Christmas movies. Teddy Nappen 30:08 Fair enough. If it has a gun and it’s a Christmas movie, that’s it. Evan Nappen 30:11 That’s it. That’s the standard from now on. From now on, that’s the standard. Teddy Nappen 30:16 There you go. Evan Nappen 30:17 Oh, that’s good stuff, Teddy. And soon we’ll be enjoying Christmas guns. That’s the deal. That’s the deal. Hey, it is very important that we discuss this week’s GOFU, which is the Gun Owner Fuck Up. These are mistakes that actual clients make that causes them problems, expensive problems. You get to learn for free. And this week’s GOFU is about printing. And I don’t mean printing with your computer printer. I mean about your gun showing when you’re carrying concealed. Now, in New Jersey, it’s not illegal to print. Believe it or not. A gun has to be concealed, but it doesn’t address printing while concealed. However, in New Jersey, you don’t want to print. Because not only do we need to carry concealed, but you want to keep that concealment private and secret. Evan Nappen 31:20 New Jersey is loaded with all kinds of people that are scared of guns, aren’t used to guns, and they can end up calling police because they think someone’s carrying a gun. And next thing you know, even though you’re legal to carry. You also give away tactical advantage, if people can make you as carrying. And this is an issue where individuals can make false accusations against you if they believe that you’re carrying. So, you want to make sure you don’t print when you conceal carry in Jersey. Make sure you are as discrete as possible. Also, you don’t want to inadvertently end up in a sensitive place and have a gun identified on you because you’re printing. You shouldn’t be in a sensitive place, but if you’re printing and in a sensitive place, then you’re going to have a bigger problem. So, be very conscientious when you carry, whether or not you’re printing, or whether your method of carry allows for inadvertent display of your firearm, even for a moment, because you want to stay discrete. You want your concealed carry to be concealed carry, and ultimately that gives you, if nothing else, a tactical advantage of surprise should you need your gun. Evan Nappen 32:51 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 33:01 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Page – 10 – of 10 Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S3 E269_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. As a creative arts consultant, he also lends his weapons law and historical expertise to an elite, discerning cadre of movie and television producers and directors, and novelists. He also provides expert testimony and consultations for defense attorneys across America. Email Evan Your Comments and Questions  talkback@gun.lawyer Join Evan's InnerCircleHere's your chance to join an elite group of the Savviest gun and knife owners in America.  Membership is totally FREE and Strictly CONFIDENTIAL.  Just enter your email to start receiving insider news, tips, and other valuable membership benefits.   Email (required) *First Name *Select list(s) to subscribe toInnerCircle Membership Yes, I would like to receive emails from Gun Lawyer Podcast. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.var ajaxurl = "https://gun.lawyer/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php";

A rare sighting of The Brothers Wilson means it's time for another Hey, an Actor! And the podcast finally returns to a true Hollywood heavyweight as it scratches the surface of the illustrious career of the legendary Robert De Niro. In a triple-helping of collaborations with his directing soulmate Martin Scorsese, Ian and Pandy examine the poorly received King of Comedy, the career milestone of Taxi Driver, and the gangster paradise represented by Goodfellas, as chosen by the listeners. Along the way, discussion veers between dream sequence endings, Scorsese nepotism, Jim Bowen, and Pandy profiling a little-known pop culture figure known as The Joker. Also, which of the three featured films receives Pandy's special ire, Halloween-style?

Happy Holidays, Void! Well, this episode writes itself to be honest. It's James Bond in North Korea with hovercrafts, Face-Off technology, and the obligatory stealth vehicle. This time, it's an invisible Aston Martin in the snow! Really, we can count the good things on one hand, but where's the fun in that? Listen to us lament Rick Yune (hot Korean-American actor) being made not-hot, Halley Berry working as an agent of the NSA, and lasers. Seriously, did any of these people SEE AUSTIN POWERS?!?!?!?! TWO OF THOSE FILMS CAME OUT BEFORE THIS ONE!!! But let's be honest, we lose our minds over diamonds in Iceland, raw-dogging ice hotels, and MADONNA. 

A rare sighting of The Brothers Wilson means it's time for another Hey, an Actor! And the podcast finally returns to a true Hollywood heavyweight as it scratches the surface of the illustrious career of the legendary Robert De Niro. In a triple-helping of collaborations with his directing soulmate Martin Scorsese, Ian and Pandy examine the poorly received King of Comedy, the career milestone of Taxi Driver, and the gangster paradise represented by Goodfellas, as chosen by the listeners. Along the way, discussion veers between dream sequence endings, Scorsese nepotism, Jim Bowen, and Pandy profiling a little-known pop culture figure known as The Joker. Also, which of the three featured films receives Pandy's special ire, Halloween-style?

Episodio donde platicamos sobre el nuevo juego por estrenarse de James Bond 007: First Light, negarse a que te guste lo nuevo debido al amor nostálgico de lo anterior, las diferencias entre juegos cooperativos y competitivos, nuevo juego The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, Wisto platica sobre Still Wakes the Deep, experiencia de Pari con el Arc Raiders, Pari vio en el cine la película de Tormento, típica trama de villanos en la nueva película animada llamada Steps, cuando justifican al antagonista para hacerle que parezca bueno o incomprendido, la compra de Warner por Netflix y la táctica hostil de Paramount, resultados de encuesta sobre si Michael Jackson compró con dolo o no los derechos de los Beatles y se esclarece una pieza clave en esa discusión, reseña con spoilers sobre la 2da temporada de Peacemaker y terminamos con el enamoramiento de Pari del poster falso de Scorpions en la serie de Peacemaker! Escúchanos: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube Apóyanos: patreon.com/holamsupernova Síguenos: Instagram/ Twitter/ TikTok @holamsupernova Merch: holamsupernova.myshopify.com

Das Kanzleramt will den Bundesnachrichtendienst stärken. Der Plan: Die Agentinnen und Agenten des BND sollen auch Verbrechen im Ausland begehen dürfen.

GoldenEye available here: https://amzn.to/4oTIo8p Matthew Pejkovic of Matt's Movie Reviews is joined by film journalist Adam Walton to talk about GoldenEye, the seventeenth in the James Bond series released in 1995, and the first to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond Check out Adam at JoBlo here: https://www.joblo.com/author/a-walton/page/2/  Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast listed in FeedSpot's Top 100 Movie Podcasts  Support Matt's Movie Reviews PayPal TeePublic Amazon YouTube Membership Follow Matt's Movie Reviews Website  Youtube Facebook Instagram  Rumble  

We kijken met grote ogen naar de VS, niet alleen vanwege de onvoorspelbaarheid van Trump, maar ook omdat we altijd wat jaloers zijn op hun culturele invloed. Amerika is het land van de blockbusters, de grote popsterren en de podcasts met een miljoenenbereik. Hoe gaat het met deze industrie nu er een overnamestrijd woedt tussen de verschillende streaming- en filmproductiehuizen? Wat is het effect van grote mediamagnaten zoals Musk en Bezos, ook op economisch vlak? Is er een hellend vlak als het gaat om geld verdienen met creativiteit? Jort Kelder vraagt het in deze nazit aan de mediawetenschapper dr. Dan Hassler-Forest (UU) en macro-econoom dr. Jasper Lukkezen (UU).  

Ruben en Tijl blikken terug op een pilot met Ruben van der Meer en Jeroen van Koningsbrugge die even grappig als goor was. Als mediamannen zijn Ruben en Tijl natuurlijk gefascineerd door de media-Renaissance rondom Netflix, WarnerBros en Paramount. Bibberend van de hoge bedragen vragen ze zich af of ‘limitarisme’ niet een goed idee zou zijn. Tijl zag de geweldig spannende film Prisoners die hem dagen lang bezig hield. Hoe een simpele Franse burgemeester het nieuws bereikte, wat het belang is van het kiezen van de nieuwe James Bond en hoe Ruben het ongeluk van ‘de slechtste chauffeur van Nederland’ zelf ervaren heeft.

Pippa Hudson speaks to author Vaseem Khan about his book Quantum of Menace which is spin-off story of Q from the James Bond universe. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their last go of 2025, the guys tell the tale of a surprisingly lucky boy forced into the British Navy and an audacious commando strike gone wrong, and predict the next James Bond. Thanks to our sponsor The Wolf Project for making this happen! The Wolf Project – Wolfproject.co Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them  More Lessons From History

If you're like me and grew up in the public school system, you may have been taught that language, reality, and truth are merely subjective. That there is no true meaning and therefore, no true values, and purpose in life. This is the philosophical illusion that most modern Westerners are born into without even knowing it. In C.S. Lewis' book, The Abolition of Man, he attacks that very subjectivist philosophical system. But he doesn't begin his argument in a way that you may expect, in fact, he starts his abolition of subjectivism by discussing a particular green textbook that, in his time, was being used to teach children this dangerous postmodern philosophy. Lewis goes on to explain that men who adhere to this philosophy and adopt all of its inconsistencies don't merely exist in a constant state of confusion – no, they actually cease to men altogether. He says that this ideology actually leads to a full-on abolition of man – the end of humanity itself. But to understand what Lewis is trying to tell us modern people, you need to read his book along with another book written by the Oxford professor, Dr. Michael Ward – author of Planer Narnia and many other books and actor in a James Bond film, The World Is Not Enough. His book, After Humanity is a guide to CS Lewis's The Abolition of Man. So, I had a conversation with Dr. Ward about Lewis, technology, postmodernism, Artificial Intelligence, contraceptives, and logical positivism. We discussed what happens when man denies objective reality and forfeits his nature and purpose and we ask the daunting and pressing question of the modern age: What comes After Humanity?After Humanity - Michael Ward Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://www.orthodoxyandorder.comFollow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

In our final episode of the year we've got some big surprises. Counselor Zachariah finds out his mom has a secret half-brother! Speaking of brotherly love, we also get into our love for the Jonas Brothers Christmas movie, judge some truly unwell neighbor holiday decor, and make an important announcement: we're taking a short break from the podcast, but we'll be back in the new year. Plus, we get into a James Bond jewel thief, and Quinta Brunson's field trip fund. Obviously we have to wrap up the year with some ranting and question why skydivers are scattering ashes… in the sky? Also what the even heck is up with the GPS screaming directions at full volume while we are posing at a public rest stop?? And of course, we end on the important stuff: ribbon candy love, baking timelapse obsession, and a couple songs to carry you into the season. Your civic duty as campers begins now: vote in the Nunu Nana Awards at CampCounselorsPodcast.com/vote! Winners announced in the 2nd annual Nunu Nana Award Ceremony on January 14, 2026.This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.Get your tickets to see Zachariah Porter's new Live Comedy Tour!Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!Sponsors:➜ For a limited time, get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frame (Wirecutter's #1 pick) at AuraFrames.com with promo code: CAMP➜ Bring your A-game and talk to your doctor. Learn more at Apretude.com or call 1-888-240-0340.➜ Go to BollAndBranch.com/camp to get up to 25% off sitewide! Exclusions apply. See site for details.Works Cited:➜ Corlett, Eva. “Man Charged with Theft after Allegedly Swallowing Fabergé Pendant in Jewellery Store.” The Guardian, 2 Dec. 2025. ➜ Gonzalez, Alex. “Quinta Brunson Launches ‘Field Trip Fund' For Philadelphia Schools.” Complex, 5 Dec. 2025.Camp Songs:Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret MixtapeSocial Media:Camp Counselors TikTokCamp Counselors InstagramCamp Counselors FacebookCamp Counselors TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julie and Steve Bernstein are animation stars as composers, orchestrators, arrangers, songwriters and singers. Each has won multiple Emmy Awards. They've worked on hit TV series like Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, and Freakazoid. Their Animated feature films include A Flintstones Christmas Carol, and Tom and Jerry: Blast Off to Mars. In other respects, Julie has written string quartet arrangements for Tierney Sutton, Sophie Carpenter and others. And Steve has written scores for horror films and documentaries, and he was the conductor for the James Bond film Skyfall and for The Perfect Storm starring George Clooney.My featured song is “The Pardners”, from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH THE BERNSTEINS:www.stevebernstein.biz—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST SINGLE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

On Episode 143 of The Film ‘89 Podcast it's that time of year again. Towards the end of every year since 2022, Film ‘89 has celebrated the 60th anniversary of a James Bond film. In 2022 we started with Dr. No, in 2023 we covered From Russia With Love and last year we covered Goldfinger. Now Skye and one of the greatest film poster artists working in the business today, Tony Stella, return to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the fourth James Bond film, Thunderball, which had its world premiere in Tokyo, Japan on December 9th 1965. Thunderball came out at the very peak of Bondmania. Sean Connery was approaching mega star status and the books and films were as popular as they would ever be. Made on a budget that was more than the combined budgets of the previous three films, Thunderball was a hugely ambitious film with complex underwater action sequences the likes of which audiences had never seen before and it would go on to become the most successful Bond film ever, and based on ticket sales alone, it still is. So get on your wetsuit, pick up your spear-gun and join Skye and Tony as they take the deep dive on what they feel is one of the most underrated of all James Bond films.

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Retatrutide is years away from FDA approval and yet the fight over access, price, control of this medication is already well underway. That's what this podcast is going to be about today. There's well over a hundred thousand people by my estimates who are already on some form of this medication today. And that should tell you enough about how disruptive this molecule is and will be. It is a game changer among game changer. We've been talking about it for three years here at On The Pen, well before any of your favorite gym bros were talking about Retatrutide. We were talking about Reta, who tried Retatrutide here at On The Pen. And that's because we identified this triple agonist as a game changer among game changers. So This is going to be a very Retatrutide heavy episode, and so I hope you'll join us and stick with us if this is a topic you enjoy, because I think this is really going to effectively lay the groundwork for what accessibility to this medication will look like. So let's get into it. Welcome to the On The Pen Podcast with your host, Dave Knapp. Welcome to the On The Pen, the weekly dose podcast. This is our weekly roundup in incretin memetic news. And frankly, there's no news that is bigger than Reta-Trutide news. Just find me any news that is bigger than the data that we got on Reta-Trutide. Now, we already did a video about the Triumph Phase II clinical trials that we got in osteoarthritis of the knee. You can go back and check out that video if you'd like more data. So we're not gonna super... rehash the data. We'll go over at a high level what the data showed us. We're not going to go over how the medicine works, because by now we all know that it's the triple agonist, right? If terzapatide was a dual agonist, GLP-GIP, Retatrutide is the triple agonist that adds to it a glucagon component, which is absolutely just shredding, shredding liver fat. It is absolutely revving up people's metabolism and showing a tremendous amount of weight loss. So let's get into what the weight loss looked like in this first trial, because there are longer obesity trials where, where the primary outcome is the weight loss this was again a specific trial in measuring pain reduction in folks with osteoarthritis of the knee but check out these numbers these are placebo adjusted meaning it's taking the two percent out that people lost on placebo but looking at these numbers Folks on one milligram over forty eight weeks lost seventeen percent. They bumped up to four milligrams. Those folks lost twenty two percent. So right there at the lowest dose, you're already reaching the efficacy of today's drugs that are on the market, like triseptide and semaglutide in their various forms. If you bumped up to eight milligrams, you saw twenty four percent placebo adjusted weight loss and at twelve milligrams, twenty six point four percent weight loss. Adding back in that two percent of the placebo that those on placebo loss, that's twenty eight point four percent weight loss in these forty eight weeks at the highest dose. When you adjust for some of the more real world outcomes, you kind of ding the numbers a little bit based upon people who quit the drug, et cetera. Those numbers look more like a twenty percent weight loss and twenty three point seven percent weight loss at the highest dose. But even then, you're still seeing a drug that is better than the current drugs that are on the market. around forty eight percent of patients on Retatrutide lost greater than twenty five percent. And then if you were at that twelve twelve milligram dose, that highest dose patients lost fifty nine percent of patients lost more than twenty five percent of their body weight. There was a subset that lost thirty percent of their body weight and some even over thirty five percent of their body weight on Retatrutide. So the lower doses compete with today's best drugs and the upper doses are entering into bariatric surgery level weight loss. And that's putting the whole obesity system on notice and probably a lot of surgeons nervous because typical body weight loss was something like the street sleeve gastrectomy. For example, it's about eighteen to twenty five percent body weight. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass twenty five to thirty five percent weight loss or the duodenal switch thirty to forty percent weight loss. So the upper doses of Ritutrutide overlap with sleeve and bypass outcomes without any surgery. It's incredible. It is a game changer among game changer. It is the new benchmark in obesity medicine. And there's actually more data, like I said, landing in later twenty twenty six. The longer duration will historically, if history is a marker, equal more weight loss than we even see here at this forty eight weeks. We have an interview that will be airing later this week on our channel and on our podcast with our friend Mimi from Australia who just wrapped up her clinical trial on Retatrutide. They ended it like ten weeks early on her, which was a huge bummer to her. So we're going to hear from her because she had to end abruptly. We're going to hear her story, an incredible story. She's one of those folks that got up that thirty five percent body weight loss in the time that she was on Retatrutide. So, this is just showing you that these drugs are not simply an alternative to bariatric surgery. We are approaching a point in time where these are on par with bariatric surgery, and as people are on this Reta-Trutide trial, you see that these numbers aren't plateauing either. So we will see stronger weight loss numbers the longer that these folks are on this trial. And I think you'll see some of those numbers in that population of folks on the higher doses eclipse maybe even some of what we see with some of these bariatric surgeries. the real story that i think is taking shape here is not in how powerful Retatrutide is because we've literally been expecting or anticipating this kind of data for more than three years at on the pin we've been talking about this and i think that's sort of reflected in the fact that you didn't see this massive spike in eli lilly stock wall street was expecting this as well Um, so it was on par, I think with expectations, but the expectations are astronomical compared to previous options that were available to patients and all the innovation in the world. All of these drugs, we talked at last week about WV, E double Oh seven, the James Bond of weight loss that targets fat, not only targets fat loss, but it also targets the promotion of building of, of lean muscle mass. We're talking about an insane future in obesity medicine. But none of it means anything if people can't access it. And that's really where we are today in terms of ensuring that there's going to be an option for everyone. And that's sort of what I want to get into today, because Lilly wants Retatrutide to be classified as a biologic, so not a traditional small molecule drug like you've seen every other incretin and nutrient-stimulated hormone-treating obesity on the market to date. They're trying to get this classified as a biologic. Now, we talked about this before on the podcast. That matters in three major ways. It affects the exclusivity length of time that a pharmaceutical company has on a drug. That goes from, I believe, five years of market exclusivity to twelve. It affects compounding rules because biologics cannot be compounded. And then that gives the pharmaceutical companies a tremendous amount of pricing power in the marketplace, because essentially there's no competition and there's no competition for a long time. But this whole argument about getting this classified as a biologic is not about safety. It's about protection and we're going to get into it. So let's explain this here. This is why Retatrutide really is not a biologic arguably. So biologics are large proteins. There are hundreds of or even thousands of amino acids grown in living cells that are sensitive to tiny manufacturing changes. Retatrutide is a short chain peptide. It's chemically synthesized and it is below the traditional biological size thresholds when it comes to how those things are defined. We'll just leave it at that. So even though it acts like a biologic in the body, it's made like a drug. It's made like a small molecule drug. And if it's treated as a drug, they get, like I said, five years of market exclusivity. Now, really a lot of confusion around what this means, but essentially the first five years of the life of a drug, the patent can be challenged for a number of reasons. We've seen patent challenges right now are going on in the courts for both semaglutide and terzepatide. But these companies are guaranteed that five years of market exclusivity, no matter how those patent lawsuits shake out. That five years jumps to twelve years with the biologic. So ultimately, there's no biosimilars that are allowed during that twelve year window. Again, with terzapatidin and semaglutide, it's five years. They could lose their market exclusivity within five years of the release of the patent. twelve years with a biologic. So if they lose their patent challenges on Trezabitide, they still have some time left with market exclusivity for the drug. They likely will not lose those, but that jumps to twelve years. And I think the most important thing to understand about the reclassification of Reta-Trutide to a biologic would mean that, 503A and 503B pharmacies are effectively locked out of compounding this medication, 503Bs would have some latitude arguably, but they would face extreme barriers. Routine compounding becomes legally and technically restricted because biological status doesn't slow compounding down. It actually shuts the door or almost completely shuts the door. Biologics not only would allow Lilly to have longer market exclusivity, no compounding, but it would allow them to command a higher price in the marketplace because A, they get this designation and there's an assumption when they bring this to market that they're harder to manufacture, that they're harder to copy, that there are fewer negotiating alternatives for payers. They can command a higher price with the insurance companies, and the price pressure stays muted for much longer because, again, you don't have those pressures of compounding. You don't have the pressures externally from lawsuits that could end your market exclusivity in that first five years of the drug's existence. So there's just a lot of price pressure upwards on a biologic compared to a normal small molecule drug. And when there's no credible alternative or backup option, which to Retatrutide, there wouldn't be, it'd be the first drug that has bariatric surgery level results. The prices won't come down. They'll command a massive price and the prices won't come down. So let's talk about where this currently stands because ultimately the Eli Lilly went to the FDA. We've been covering this for well over a year, maybe close to two years now, a year and a half at least. Lily went to the FDA, they said, we want this classified as a biologic, here are the reasons why. The FDA initially said, no, we're not gonna do that. So Lily challenged that decision in court. So the point that we're at today is the court told the FDA to reconsider and better explain itself So the first no given to the FDA to Lilly didn't stick. The courts looked at it and they said, you need a better, you need to reconsider your decision and you need to explain your decision better to Lilly. So ultimately we're sitting now at the point where the court has made its decision that the FDA has to go back and now we await basically what the FDA has to say on this. But if this thing is classified as a biologic, that would be a massive massive loss for patients. Now, again, we're, we're focusing on the accessibility of this drug into the future. And, and I think that this is an important conversation to have. One of the interesting points that I have to bring into the conversation is the fact that I got to sit in on a, on a closed session question and answer with the media. I didn't get to answer or, excuse me, excuse me, ask a question at this time, but shortly after the most favored nations announcement, with eli lilly and the trump administration in the oval office that day there was a press briefing that i was invited to dave ricks was asked by max bayer reporter of endpoints who we've interviewed here on this very podcast and he was asked was Retatrutide included in the most favored nations discussions meaning will we get a cash pay version of Retatrutide uh that is you know circumventing the pbms uh will we get these cheaper prices will will it be be two hundred fifty dollars also and there was a hard no there was a hard no like no that was not included that was not part of these discussions even though what we heard from the trump administration was that those these companies that were jumping on to the most favored nations agreement were also agreeing to offer future drugs at most favored nations pricing now was lily saying that no they're not going to offer it at the it wasn't part of the negotiations in terms of the price points that they had discussed for triseptide maybe or did it mean altogether there won't be a cash pay option of this medication i don't know um that we would love to get clarity on But I highly doubt we're going to get any more information than necessary at this point in time. So, Reta-Trutide is being positioned to be a drug that, and well so, should be offered at a premium. This is a drug that is far exceeding the current drugs that are on the market. I think that we're gonna see even the indications of Reta-Trutide far beyond simple obesity, but it is going to be their crown jewel for the next decade, more than likely. Reta-Trutide is going to be a massive drug, and so they're attempting to build a moat around it. And these are things that we need to be aware of as a community so that we can hold our positions and conversations about these and basically, you know, be able to articulate to people in positions of power like this is an important thing to us. This is an important thing in the advocacy of obesity and sort of the next frontier of the fight of accessibility, which marches on. each and every day because of course the current drugs, while as great as they are and as much as access is expanding, there are still people with sicker or rather more advanced versions of metabolic disease that are gonna need these newer treatments and price is going to be a huge factor. So let's talk about the gray market right now because I think it's also nearly impossible to talk about this topic without including a discussion about the gray market because there are, as I mentioned at the outset, hundreds of thousands of people on this medication already. So research grade Retatrutide exists. It's in the gray markets of the Internet. It's where people are going and they're buying, you know, basically versions of these these peptides that are made in factories overseas. They're being imported into the United States, oftentimes illicitly in shipments that are marked as something else. The FDA has tried to crack down. There's no doctor involved in this. It's a very, that's why it's called the gray market, right? So it's not a prescription medicine, but the demand for this is massive. And all you have to do is really scroll your TikTok for about fifteen minutes. You're going to come across a insane amount of content on the topic of Retatrutide. An insane amount of, and oftentimes, you know, what I find most disturbing is oftentimes it looks like very young people. very young people taking Retatrutide. Crazy, it's crazy. But the demand is massive and there's a whole gray market for it proliferating over on TikTok and in the far reaches of the internet. And I would estimate that tens, if not hundreds of thousands of people are already or have already used it. And I think it's a testament to a to to the effectiveness of this drug. It's also a testament to the fact that there needs to be more guardrails, I think, around this stuff than there currently is, because gray markets appear and they thrive when legal access lags the reality of the demand for the medication. And you saw this earlier this week as we launched a petition to fight back against the Safe Drug Act of twenty twenty five, a drug, a drug act that is in theory designed to put guardrails around compounding. But in practice, I think is creating a new battlefield for Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to shut down compounding on the current classes of medications, which is why We as a community need to be loud about our opposition to it. If they were really concerned about the safety of compounds, they would do two very simple things. They would require reporting around the active pharmaceutical ingredient of a compound. Patients ought to be able to know where the actual source of their medication is coming from. And they should know that those places are FDA approved and inspected. And the second thing is they should require adverse event reporting. Those are required of 503Bs. They should be required of 503As as well. 503As are making a tremendous amount of money. They're making thousands and thousands of these scripts. So when there are adverse events, they should be required to report those to the FDA. Simple. None of that is in this bill. None of it. None of it. Instead, it seeks to put caps on the amount of compounds that can be made by a compound pharmacy without them having to report to the FDA. And then it seeks to codify the definition of essential copy. Again, all of these things that will become law and then argued in court and then a battlefield for Lilly to potentially win a legal battle and thwart compounding. It's creating a new battlefield for them. They're losing in the courts. They're losing with the current language that exists in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. So we create new language. We create new law. Just vague enough to pull some threads and hopefully win something in court. That's how I see it. You may see it differently. If you do, curious to hear from you. But if you want to fight back against this legislation, you can go to otplinks.com and fight back against that. piece of legislation, because I think that we need as a community to have our voices heard on this, especially those who have gotten healthier by way of compounded medications. So the rumor on the gray market, to get back and close the thought loop here, There's been no specific FDA cutoff announced, but what the rumors going around are that that the compounded versions of GLP ones, especially obesity medicine in the gray market, are all going to turn off like a sieve on January first. Now, I seem to feel like this is probably more of a marketing tactic by these companies to sell a whole bunch of peptides at the end of the year. I think that's probably creating some panic and probably panic buying on people's parts. And so these companies are benefiting greatly. Again, that's why there should be guardrails around this. There's no guardrails around this at all. I mean, at the end of the day, they can say whatever they want to say, so long as they cloak everything in research grade. And these rumors proliferate around and people spend thousands, tens of thousands of dollars. I've heard of people having twenty years worth of Retatrutide in their freezer. Why? For what purpose do you need that? So just a massive amount of money made in this gray market. And that's not to knock people who use it. I say this all the time, but I think it's worth qualifying the statement. It's not knocking people who use it. I get it. But at the same time, we're talking about an industry that is, there's no altruism here. They're in it for money just as much as Eli Lilly is, except they have actually done nothing in the way of advancing medicine. They've just taken intellectual property, copied it, and sold it to you with a label that says, don't put this in your body. So you know where I stand on the gray market. I've heard from many people who've been injured by gray market stuff. It's just what it is. It's a gray market. You're taking your health into your own hands. Please, whatever you're doing out there, as risky as it may be, please involve your doctor and let your doctor know what you're doing so you can be monitored for the things your doctor believes you should be monitored for if you're using this. But this all underscores, again, the need for accessibility to these medications, the need for us to be aware of the fact that a moat is already being built around the most advanced metabolic drug in the pipeline. And we just need to be aware so that when it comes time to fight, we're all ready and informed. And that's what this podcast is serving to do. Before we jump into the next topic, I do want to thank our sponsor, our headline sponsor of this podcast. is a company called Shed. Now, if you are looking for access to care for obesity, then look no further than our partners at Shed who believed in this podcast enough to help us do it full time. You can go to Trished.com and use code OTP25 to save twenty five percent at Trished.com, where you're going to get connected to a doctor who will when medically necessary prescribe medication to treat your obesity. You also get access to coaching. You'll get access to all sorts of medication, whether it's the branded or the compounded versions, depending on your specific situation. All of it is available at Trished.com. They use one of my favorite compound pharmacies in the game, Strive Pharmacy, which I've gotten the chance to dig into on my own. I really love what they do there. They're a It functionally operates a lot more like a 503B. Uh, and I think that they're doing great work over at a strive pharmacy. They partner with shed. So I just love this, this, and when we were looking for somebody to offer a compounded versions, I wanted to make sure that I trusted the pharmacy. People always ask me, Dave, who, who should I go to? I'm like the pharmacy matters more than anything because you want to trust the source of your medication. So try shed.com use code OTP25. Listen, you're going to want to learn about taking any new medication before you take it. Learn about the potential side effects. Learn about the trade offs. There's no free lunch, but all of the information that you're going to need, you can find it. Try shed.com and be familiarizing yourself with all of your options there. So thank you to Shed for being a wonderful partner here at On The Pen. Now let's talk about some data that dropped. We're talking about accessibility and all of the sort of advancements in the world mean very little if people can't access it. That's why I think this data that dropped this past week from our friends over at Rowe is incredible. Absolutely game changing data. So check out this data. Real world telehealth data looking at sixty eight weeks. This is looking at patients who were enrolled in their row body program and on a GLP one specifically some maglutide mean weight loss in this study looked at again patients in over sixty eight weeks. The mean weight loss was sixteen point six percent on average. Thirty three percent of patients lost more than twenty percent and the safety in this study and looking at this data match the clinical trials. So what we're seeing here is that care for obesity can be delivered through a telehealth platform at scale and match clinical trial results. So that scalability decides how many people get access. There are not enough doctors out there to serve the over hundred million people in the United States living with overweight or obesity. so when you hear these blowhard doctors online calling all telehealth platforms except their own a pill mill or as i like to say pin mill the data is actually showing something quite different in that this type of obesity care can be delivered at scale through telehealth platforms it can meet people where they're at and allow people to get care without the shame, without the stigma, without their doctor just pointing to the door and saying, if you want a GLP-I, get out of my office. I ain't going to get it here. How ridiculous. But these people can go to platforms like Rho or Shed or any number of telehealth platforms that are out there and not only get access to medicine, but get access to care. So of course, not all telehealth companies are created equal. Of course, not all compound pharmacies are created equal. You want to do your homework and all of that. But this is data that shows that This kind of care can be delivered at scale via a virtual platform and show similar results to a clinical trial. I think, and this is peer reviewed data, and I think that this is just absolutely great news because when we talk about the problem, we need scalable solutions. The old brick and mortar ain't going to work when you don't have enough doctors to serve enough patients. If we want to get life-changing treatments like ritatratide or terzapatide, semaglutide, whatever, into the hands of the people who need it the most, we need companies to innovate scalable tech platforms that can meet patients where they are, that can leverage current technologies to find people the care that they need. And in this case, it's access to a doctor. It's access to a platform. It's access to prescription medication when appropriately prescribed. And it can be done, and it is being done. So I think this is great news, and will play a huge part in the future. As we talk about Retatrutide, even though it's a year and a half away, maybe a little bit longer, it's already exposing – the issues around accessibility and pricing. Hopefully there will be compounded versions available if they're medically necessitated, if there are shortages. We hope that the battleground for that is not already set and won by Lilly before this drug even comes to market. But there are strategies being done to keep people boxed out But I can tell you that whatever happens with Retatrutide, the future of obesity medicine is in virtual care. And platforms are rising to the occasion. Retatrutide hasn't reached patients yet, but it's already forcing the system to show us, you know, are you ready? Are you ready to deliver bariatric surgery level results at scale to the people who need them? So I am so thankful that you joined me here on this podcast today. Again, we love to talk about we're at a Retatrutide. If you're interested, we've been going live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at eleven a.m. Central Time here on our YouTube channel, on our tick tock, on our X platform. We're doing that because there's enough news to bring you just about every single day. And we've been doing it for the last couple of weeks. If you've enjoyed it, let me know in the comments of the video on YouTube. Send me an email at David on the pen dot com. Uh, so every single Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and then we do a weekly rundown of the obesity medicine news every Tuesday. That's what this is. The weekly dose podcast. You can catch this on all of the platforms that you listen to your podcasts on, and please make sure to leave us a five star rating and review before you log out of your podcast app. That helps so much. 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We talk about government bonds! Why the government issues these bonds. Why people buy these bonds (over stocks or putting money in a HYSA - High Yield Savings Account). Part of my series on money! To learn more about stocks, view my episode about: We Trust that In the Future We Trust.Sources:https://www.investopedia.com/articles/bonds/07/price_yield.asphttps://www.bankrate.com/investing/why-do-bond-prices-move-up-and-down/https://bondfish.com/readings/bond-vs-loan-understanding-the-main-differenceshttps://www.wallstreetmojo.com/bond-vs-loan/

Don't be shy, send me a message!Thomas Felix Creighton talks to David Zaritsky of 'The Bond Experience' about the Britishness of 1969's James Bond 007 adventure, 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'.The movie has an Australian star, an American and a Canadian producer, and was certainly made for export... so why does this film feel so extremely 'British'?Listen to find out!You can find David at:Instagram: @thebondexperience Youtube: www.youtube.com/thebondexperiencePodcast: Search 'The Bond Experience' wherever you found this!Support the showhttps://www.albionneverdies.com/

Compliments of the season to you from the At The Flicks crew. If you are like us, then you will be watching at least one James Bond film this Christmas.  Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice and Live And Let Die are choices very popular with this team.  All classics. However, with James Bond somewhat cold at present and Amazon seemingly muddling through with the franchise, we have to ask the question – is the age of James Bond as we know it, over? And that is the subject of the At The Flicks Christmas lecture for this year.  It's a weighty subject, so we have to call on an expert to help address this question.  Bond fan Niall Browne from Movies In Focus joins Jeff and Graham to discuss how did we get here and Amazon's current handling of the James Bond legacy (clue, it's not off to a good start). Of course, a screenwriter and director have been allocated to a new Bond project.  We talk about both and assess if they are the right people for the job or is Amazon “front loading” with talent over ideas? Being life long James Bond aficionados, we also offer some advice on what could or should be next for the superspy – that is, we talk about what we would like to see. Also, we consider the right attributes for the next actor to play James Bond, and of course, like everyone else, we throw in some names. Some of which may be controversial. So, before you settle down with your Christmas Pud (British reference there) to watch Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan or Daniel Craig, why not give us a listen? And if you have ideas about Bond which are not being talked about, please let us know for a possible future follow up show as I am sure the James Bond story is going to change a lot during 2026. Until then, have a great Christmas. We will be back at year's end to share our top films of the year with you. Links Goldfinger Trailer

Chichester Chats Ep #51: Terror Inc. #8 "The Gift Of The Maggia"   Welcome back to the Chichester Chats! This time Phil and Lilith chat with D.G. Chichester about his story from Terror Inc. #8 (February 1993) featuring the undead mercenary in a Christmas story unlike any other. PLUS: Discussion on the next James Bond and what horror movie franchise was inspired by Terror Inc.?   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Chichester Chats Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capesnetwork.bsky.social → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/ChichesterChats → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChichesterChats → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

This week, we take a look at Delphine's followup to Future Wars, Operation Stealth!

Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Year of the bozo. This week, Jimmy and Larry are putting their heads together on whether James Bond is a cop or a troop, footwear organization, a little personal order jacket mix up, electronica to listen to while on your bike, we are finally ready to dive headfirst into the big theoretical conversation we've been wanting to have on the current menswear affordability crisis and the claim that all clothes are the same now (read: boring) so that takes up a good portion of the show, big picture Fitties takeaways now that the nominees are locked like where have all the GOATs gone, sneakers are dead and gone, the collaboration market correction and politics as culture, it's almost Industry szn so we talk about our favorite show and our friends Mickey Down and Konrad Kay who were just profiled by The New Yorker, the incarceration corner debuts thanks to Jeremy O. Harris and Bonnie Blue getting locked up aboard and Jen Shah being freed and much more.

Ho ho… oh no, the Christmas countdown is on and we're nowhere near ready but the Chris Moyles Show podcast is here!This week we made history with a double billing on The Boffin Booth as Dom and James were quizzed on… melons. Yes, really serious stuff!Martin Compston was our first of many guests this week, recommending Red Eye series two as perfect New Years day telly. He shared his excitement of getting to live out his James Bond fantasy, playing an embassy security officer.Then, the big big boss man of F1's McLaren Zak Brown popped in to talk about the release of his book ‘Seven Tenths Of A Second', sharing some behind the scene stories from McLaren as he rides the high of Lando's recent win.Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, joined us on Zoom with huge news that The Rolling Stones have finally cleared Satisfaction Skank for release, after nearly 30 years!! He also confessed to sometimes abandoning the decks mid-gig to dive into the crowd!And finally, Jimmy Carr came in to chat about his brand new film, drop some wisdom about live comedy and of course, unleash that famous laugh of his.And we're really spoiling you this week because there's MORE….!Stupid AmnestyPolly's punishmentThe book of foreign swearsEnjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X!Weekdays 6:30am - 10am

"I'm talking about his..." Dan has his own version of a Tony's Top 5 for the NFL Weekend before we get to Amin's Weekend Observations. Or, we at least TRY to get to Amin's Weekend Observations. His internet is awful, just like how Dan would look in Daniel Craig's speedo from James Bond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices