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Let People Prosper
The Different Languages of Politics with Dr. Arnold Kling | Let People Prosper Ep. 186

Let People Prosper

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 41:08


If politics feels angrier, dumber, and more tribal than ever, you're not imagining it. Smart people are talking past each other. Good intentions collide. Every issue becomes a moral emergency. And somehow, even ideas that once united people—like trade, cooperation, and innovation—now trigger outrage.This episode gets to the why.My guest is Arnold Kling—one of the most original thinkers on how economics and politics actually work in the real world. Arnold doesn't just analyze policy outcomes; he explains why we struggle to communicate, why persuasion fails, and why cooperation breaks down even when everyone claims to want prosperity.He's the author of The Three Languages of Politics and Specialization and Trade, two books that help explain why debates feel impossible—and why decentralized cooperation still beats control every time.This conversation ranges from political psychology to trade, from tribalism to AI, and from economic ignorance to real reasons for optimism. If you want to understand why our politics feels broken—and how prosperity still emerges despite it—this one's for you.

AP Audio Stories
Gisèle Pelicot's memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 0:53


AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a new book by a French woman who survived sexual violence at the hands of her husband.

Miit par Verd - A Mando'a Word for a Warrior

  What is God's pleasure?Listen to what the Bible says, from Luke.(click for podcast)Don't cuyir chaabar, little flock, par bic is gar Father's jate pleasure at dinuir gar te Kingdom.Don`t be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father`s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.Listen to the Word, it reaches even to galaxies far, far away

Catalan for Beginners - The Lazy Linguist Podcast
Meet Júlia! A Bilingual Chat with One of Our Catalan Tutors - Intermediate Catalan

Catalan for Beginners - The Lazy Linguist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 14:10


Send a textIn this one-off special episode, Christina is joined by Júlia, one of our Catalan tutors at The Lazy Linguist, for a relaxed, bilingual chat in English and Catalan.This episode is your chance to get to know Júlia a little bit - where she's from and her background, while also enjoying some real-life Catalan listening practice with a native speaker. Christina guides you through the conversation, explaining key phrases and helping you get the most out of the Catalan you hear.Júlia is currently teaching private students and will soon be running group Catalan programmes, making it easier for more learners to get personalised support with their Catalan.

DEI After 5 with Sacha
The 7 Trust Languages: A practical way to rebuild respect, safety, and credibility

DEI After 5 with Sacha

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 14:03


In this episode of DEI After 5, I'm joined by Minda Harts to talk about what trust really looks like at work—and how to rebuild it when it's been strained. We unpack her 7 Trust Languages framework and the everyday behaviors that shape credibility, psychological safety, and team culture. If you're leading through change or trying to strengthen relationships on your team, this conversation will give you clear language and practical ways to move forward. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deiafter5.substack.com/subscribe

Nudge
When you can't stop seeing the thing you've just discovered

Nudge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 26:38


I watched Home Alone and suddenly started hearing the theme tune everywhere.  I thought I was going insane.  But Tom Bowden-Green and Luan Wise explained that I actually fell for a fairly well-known bias.  A bias you've almost certainly experienced as well.  ---  Come to Uplift Live: https://uplift-live.com/ (Use code NUDGE to get £50 off)  Tom and Luan's book: https://amzn.to/49aZnh3 Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Join 10,428 readers of my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/  ---  Today's sources:  Costello, J. P., Garvey, A. M., Germann, F., & Wilkie, J. E. B. (2024). The Uptrend Effect: Encouraging healthy behaviors through greater inferred normativity. Journal of Marketing Research, 61(1), 110–127. Cruz, R. E., Leonhardt, J. M., & Pezzuti, T. (2017). Second person pronouns enhance consumer involvement and brand attitude. Journal of Interactive Marketing, 39(1), 104–116. Khan, U., & Dhar, R. (2006). Licensing effect in consumer choice. Journal of Marketing Research, 43(2), 259–266. Lim, S., van Osselaer, S. M., Goodman, J. K., Fuchs, C., & Schreier, M. (2024). The Starbucks effect: When name-based order identification increases customers' store preference and service satisfaction. Journal of Retailing, 100(2), 316–329. Sahni, N. S., Wheeler, S. C., & Chintagunta, P. (2018). Personalization in email marketing: The role of noninformative advertising content. Marketing Science, 37(2), 236–258. Van Boven, L., Dunning, D., & Loewenstein, G. (2000). Egocentric empathy gaps between owners and buyers: Misperceptions of the endowment effect. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 79(1), 66–76. van der Meulen, M. (2022). Are we indeed so illuded? Recency and frequency illusions in Dutch prescriptivism. Languages, 7(1), 42. Zwicky, A. (2006). Why are we so illuded. Retrieved from https://web.stanford.edu/~zwicky/LSA07illude.abst.pdf

World Language Classroom
Advocacy for Languages and Programs

World Language Classroom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 23:15


#236Curious how language programs thrive even with tight budgets and shifting graduation rules? In this episode, I share insights from conversations at the Klett World Languages booth at ACTFL. We'll explore why language learning matters, from building communication and literacy skills to preparing students for future careers. I  share practical, actionable strategies teachers can use to advocate for their programs locally, at the state level, and even federally.  Stick around for tips you can put into action this week.Topics in this Episode: JNCL (Joint National Committee for Languages) and NCLIS (National Council for Languages and International Studies)Language Advocacy DaysWhy Language Learning MattersCommunication skillsCognitive and academic benefitsStudent confidence and engagementNational and workforce relevanceThemes from ACTFL ConversationsChallengesSuccess storiesAttitudes and mindsetsConcrete Advocacy StrategiesLocal advocacyState and Federal-levelSupporting Professional AssociationsOvercoming Common ObstaclesLanguage isn't core contentSmall enrollment / low demandAdvocacy feels like extra workHere's what you can do this week:Visit ACTFL's Advocacy Resource Center and pick one tool to use.Identify a program goal — graduation requirement, Seal of Biliteracy, or enrollment growth — and start building a local coalition.Share your program's successes with administrators, parents, and policymakers — focus on outcomes and skills, not ideology.Consider joining or renewing membership in professional associations to support advocacy efforts at the state and national level.A Few Ways We Can Work Together:Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual TeachersOn-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language DepartmentsSelf-Paced Program for For Language DepartmentsConnect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community:Website: wlclassrom.comInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook Group: World Language ClassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomLinkedIn: Joshua CabralBluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.sociaX (Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

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Miit par Verd - A Mando'a Word for a Warrior

    When we seek the Kingdom, we find so much more!Listen to what the Bible says, from Matthew.(click for podcast)a' seek maan God's Kingdom, bal kaysh righteousness; bal an these kebise will cuyir given at gar sa jahaala.But seek first God`s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.Listen to the Word, it reaches even to galaxies far, far away

Chinese Mandarin Podcast- MaoMi Chinese
#250 Year of the Horse… or Year of Malfoy?马年和马尔福

Chinese Mandarin Podcast- MaoMi Chinese

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 6:02


Today's Episode:It's the Year of the Horse… but why is Draco Malfoy suddenly China's New Year mascot?

What Does The Bible Say?
What Does the Bible Say About Why Am I A Member of the Church of Christ #26? Do Miracles Exist Today?

What Does The Bible Say?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 30:48 Transcription Available


Send a textWe begin this episode by noting that on the day of Pentecost, according to Acts 1:1-4 that the Jewish apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit or baptized in the Holy Spirit and spoke in languages or tongues that they never learned. We discuss the fact that this occurred for a special reason which was to be able to speak in the foreign languages of the Jews that were there for Pentecost so they could teach them the gospel. We look at what Peter had to say at that time when he referred to Joel's prophecy about that occasion. We read what Peter said to those gathered and note that there were three thousand individuals who repented and were baptized and that Jesus added them to His Church, the Church of Christ. We note that all of the miracles that Jesus performed had their effect immediately. We look at the next time the baptism of the Holy Spirit occurred which was upon Cornelius, an Italian military officer and his household, who were all Gentiles. The record of this is in Acts 10 verses 1 through 48. This was necessary to convince Peter and the other Jews that the Gentiles were also acceptable to God and were required to obey the gospel just as the Jews were. We begin reading the passages in Acts 10 and run out of time before finishing the reading. We will start the next episode by beginning our reading at Verse 23 and finish through to verse 48. We will then discuss what Cornelius and his household did. Take about 30-minutes to listen in on our discussion. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what we are saying. For your convenience, there is a transcription of this Buzzsprout episode provided.

Miit par Verd - A Mando'a Word for a Warrior

  God withholds no good thing... see what the Bible says, from Psalms.(click for podcast)par Yahweh God is a sun bal a shield. Yahweh will dinuir grace bal kote. kaysh withholds nayc jate thing teh those Tion'ad kemir blamelessly.For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.Listen to the Word, it reaches even to galaxies far, far away

Miit par Verd - A Mando'a Word for a Warrior

   When we seek the Lord, what happens?Listen to what the Bible says, from Psalms.(click for podcast)Oh chaabar Yahweh, gar kaysh saints, par ogir is nayc lack ti those Tion'ad chaabar him. te evaar'la lions narir lack, bal suffer hunger, a' those Tion'ad seek Yahweh shall not lack any jate thing.Oh fear Yahweh, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek Yahweh shall not lack any good thing.Listen to the Word, it reaches even to galaxies far, far away

Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast
[Ep559] Indie Game Dev Questions: Meme Games, Optimization, Dev Diets, and Typed Languages

Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 52:16


In episode 559 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers explore how memes shape durable game ideas, why performance work becomes its own kind of design problem, and how staying fed and functional matters just as much as clean code. They dig into the flexible strengths of GameMaker, the realities of handling thousands of on-screen dudes, and the surprising ways personal life and development collide. It's a mix of practical insight, odd tangents, and classic Bscotch brain-noodling for anyone making games.Support How Many Dudes!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudesTrailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpISteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes00:00 Cold Open00:18 Introduction and Welcome01:21 (Listener Question) Exploring the Meme Concept in Game Design08:10 The Nature of Memes and Their Longevity16:33 (Listener Question) Game Mechanics and Performance Optimization 28:35 (Listener Question) Nutrition and Energy Management for Game Developers43:53 (Listener Question) GameMaker's Underrated FeaturesTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Grow and Glow with Ashy and Keiara
204. 5 Loves Languages: How to Utilise them in friendships/relationships/kids & co-workers

Grow and Glow with Ashy and Keiara

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 26:09 Transcription Available


On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re breaking down the 5 Love Languages and how to actually use them in real life…. beyond romantic relationships. We explore what love languages really are, how they shape the way we give and receive love, and why so many misunderstandings happen when people are speaking different emotional languages. From friendships and romantic relationships, to parenting and even workplace dynamics. This episode shows you how to communicate care, appreciation, and connection in ways that actually land. Tune in for the full scope! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miit par Verd - A Mando'a Word for a Warrior

    What does it mean to have a good shepherd?Listen to what the Bible says, from Psalms.(click for podcast)Yahweh is ner shepherd: ni shall lack naas.Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.Listen to the Word, it reaches even to galaxies far, far away

Maxwell Institute Podcast
Avoiding a Confounding of Languages: Reflections on Genesis 6–11 and Moses 8 with Jamie L. Jensen

Maxwell Institute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 8:28


Dr. Jamie Jensen explores Genesis 6–11 and Moses 8 through both scientific understanding and spiritual insight. Drawing on her work at the intersection of faith and science, she examines how the “confounding of languages” in our modern discourse can distract from the core messages of Noah's story—God's love, prophetic warning, covenant obedience, and our responsibility to care for His creations. With personal experiences, scientific context, and heartfelt reflection, Jensen invites listeners to see the Flood narrative not as a battleground between disciplines but as a source of enduring spiritual truth.

The Nice Guys on Business
Dr. Paul White: The 5 Languages of Appreciation at Work

The Nice Guys on Business

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 31:28


Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, and speaker who “makes work relationships work.” He has written articles for and been interviewed by the BBC News, Business Week, the New York Times, Fortune.com, Fast Company, and Forbes.Dr. White is the coauthor of the best-selling book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, which has sold over 600,000 copies (written with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the #1 NY Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages) and has been translated into 25 languages.Additionally, their online assessment, the Motivating By Appreciation Inventory, has been taken by over 450,000 employees worldwide and is available in multiple languages.As a speaker and trainer, Dr. White has taught around the world, including North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean. His expertise has been requested by PepsiCo, Microsoft, NASA, L'Oreal, The Ritz-Carlton, and numerous other multinational organizations.Get the book, “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace”, check it out by clicking on this link: https://www.appreciationatwork.com/books/5-languages-appreciation-workplace/ Connect with Dr. Paul White:Website: www.appreciationatwork.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/appreciationatwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/drpaulwhite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5-languages-of-appreciation-in-the-workplace TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

Catalan for Beginners - The Lazy Linguist Podcast

Send us a textHola! Ready to put your Catalan to the test?In this review episode, you'll test your Catalan with a quiz covering the last four topics: the hair salon, buying tickets, the zoo, and job interviews.You'll translate 20 practical phrases to help you recycle key vocabulary and structures from all four lessons and see what's really stuck.Perfect if you want to:consolidate what you've learnedspot any gaps in your knowledgeand build confidence using Catalan in real-life situationsPause, think, and answer out loud - this is where your Catalan really starts to come together. Let us know what score you got in the comments or message us! What did you find the easiest/hardest part?

Comprehensible Spanish Language
81 - Linguistic Variations: Dialects, Slang and Different Spanish

Comprehensible Spanish Language

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 13:31 Transcription Available


Today we're going to talk about Linguistic Variations: Dialects, Slang and Different Spanish. What do you think about this? This is a Spanish Lesson that will help you with listening practice. You will listen a native speaker and a student of Spanish that speak very fluently.Guys, if you want to study and practice conversational Spanish with me:https://t.me/SpanishwithDennishttps://discord.gg/HWGrnmTmyCYou can support me and my podcast if you want:Donate with PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/spanishwithdennisYou can buy me a cup of coffee here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spanishwithdennisMy Youtube channel: Spanish with Dennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVuRUMQGwtzBIp1YAImQFQEnjoy the episode :)My new Discord server and chat and you can already join and write to me there:https://discord.gg/HWGrnmTmyCMy new Telegram channel and you can already join and write to me or comment there:https://t.me/SpanishwithDennisYou can support me and my podcast if you want:Support me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comprehensible-spanish-language--5595630/supportJoin my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/spanishwithdennisDonate with Boosty:https://boosty.to/spanishwithdennis/donateDonate with Donation Alerts:https://www.donationalerts.com/r/dennisespinosaDonate with Crypto currency:Bitcoin (BTC)1DioiGPAQ6yYbEgcxEFRxWm5hZJcfLG9V6USDT (ERC20)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855USDT (TRC20)TXoQwsaiTGBpWVkyeigApLT8xC82rQwRCNEthereum (ETH)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855If you have any other suggestions or recommendations on what other platform you can support me and my podcasts, please let me know. You can write to me on telegram.Thank you in advance. 

Chinese Mandarin Podcast- MaoMi Chinese
#249 All In, Then All Out上头和下头

Chinese Mandarin Podcast- MaoMi Chinese

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 4:56


Today's Episode:Why do we suddenly get obsessed, and then instantly turned off? In this episode, we explore how emotions take over, why attraction can feel overwhelming, and how one small moment can make the feeling disappear. Real examples, simple language, and very real life.Membership Preview:Why can a date start with excitement but end with zero feeling? In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we explore the small moments that instantly 下头 — talking too much, bad timing, awkward attitudes, and sudden emotional turn-offs. Simple Chinese, real dating scenes, and very relatable feelings.Support MaoMi & Get exclusive   to premium content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe ↗️Transcript and translations are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? Leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=en*Please note that Spotify does not support the membership program.Text me what you think :)Support the show

Grey Dynamics
From SIGINT to OSINT: Gabriel Fanelli on Languages, Intelligence, and Being Useful

Grey Dynamics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 69:10


Gabriel Fanelli is back on the Grey Dynamics Podcast, and this time as our new Director of Training.Look, I've been wanting to have this conversation since we first met. Gabe's trajectory is different from most people in the intelligence world. Bronze Star recipient, 14 years in the Army, former SOCOM instructor, fluent in Arabic, and now leading our training programs at Grey Dynamics. But what makes this conversation special isn't just his resume.We went deep on this one. We talked about what it really means to be a crypto linguist, not the Hollywood version. But the actual work of listening to intercepted communications while sitting in a forward operating base in Syria. We talked about why he hated being stuck in a SCIF and how he found his way to tactical SIGINT work where he could actually connect with people on the ground.But we also talked about languages in a way I haven't explored on this podcast before. Gabe's father was an archaeologist, and he grew up surrounded by Middle Eastern artifacts and culture. His love for Arabic didn't come from military necessity. It came from genuine fascination. And that makes all the difference when you're trying to connect with people. Whether you're an intelligence collector or just someone trying to understand the world better.We touched on OSINT and where it sits in the intelligence ecosystem. Gabe's take is refreshing. OSINT isn't better than SIGINT or HUMINT, and those disciplines aren't better than OSINT. They're all sinew connecting different parts of the same body. The gatekeeping and chest-pounding about which INT is superior misses the point entirely.And then we got philosophical. We talked about AI's role in intelligence work, about writing and how to convey complex ideas without sucking the humanity out of them, about the goal in life not being happiness but usefulness. Gabe wrote a book called The Resilient Dad after losing a friend to suicide, and his perspective on fatherhood, masculinity, and what it means to show up for people hit differently than most self-help nonsense you see online.This is probably the most introspective conversation I've had on this podcast. Usually I'm just listening and learning from guests, but because Gabe and I are already friends, this felt more like two people thinking out loud together. If you're interested in intelligence tradecraft, if you care about language and cross-cultural communication. Or if you're just trying to figure out how to be a better human being in a world that's increasingly automated and disconnected—this one's for you.And for those asking: yes, Gabe will be launching our Operational OSINT Fundamentals course soon, along with an open-source SIGINT course for people who want to get their feet wet in that world. More details are coming.Listen now and see why I'm so excited to have Gabe on the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sacred Travel Podcast
EP 99: The Soul of Slow Travel: Sustainability, Alignment & Connection

The Sacred Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 45:40


In this episode, Julia is joined by Clara Francken, host of the Travel Devil podcast, a Belgian-born, Germany-based sustainable traveler who has chosen train travel as a living philosophy. Together, they explore slow travel as an ethical, relational, and deeply human way of moving through the world.This conversation opens a different doorway into conscious travel — one rooted in alignment, lived values, connection, and sustainable stewardship of the Earth.

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
Should international languages be taught in primary schools?

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 6:08


Primary schools across the country are being urged to teach French and other foreign languages. It comes as the French Ambassador to Ireland, Céline Place, said her embassy was helping schools by facilitating teachers who wanted to travel to France and by placing 90 French-language assistants in Irish classrooms across the country.We want to know what you think? Should French and other international languages be taught in our national schools? Joining Andrea to discuss was Ciara McDonnell, who is a secondary school Spanish teacher, Mary McCarthy aswell as listeners to discuss.

Athrabeth
Episode 91: Seize the date: Elvish Calendars with Wizard Way Kris

Athrabeth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 80:45


This month, Jude and Stef talk with Tolkien scholar, artist and calligrapher, Wizard Way Kris, Kris Piet, about their newly published “Elvish Calendar - 2026–2027: 14-month adaptation of JRR Tolkien's Calendar of Imladris”. Kris, our favorite Resident Elf Boi, describes how the calendar developed, how elves measure time, and we talk about elvish holidays found in Tolkien's legendarium. Kris also introduces the stunning artwork commissioned for the calendar. Despite the elves having only six seasons and six-day weeks, this beautiful calendar is synchronized to the Gregorian calendar and is available now! CitationsThank you to our guest Wizard Way Kris (Kris Piet)!Kris' website: https://elf-boi.com/Kris' Linktree: linktr.ee/WizardWayKrisElvish Calendar 2026–2027” 14-month adaptation of JRR Tolkien's “Calendar of Imladris” is available now! Purchase your 2026-2027 calendar here: https://elf-boi.com/products/pre-order-elvish-calendar-2026-2027Artists commissioned for the calendar:Anndr Pozyniuk: linktr.ee/AnnDRRami fon Verg: linktr.ee/ramifonvergCalendar graphics designer and formatting by Kim JohnsonLydia Croft Art: linktr.ee/LydiaCroftArt (Accessed January 26, 2026)Paul Sarando's “The Shire Reckoning Project”. https://psarando.github.io/shire-reckoning/ (Accessed January 24, 2026)

SermonAudio.com: Staff Picks
PICK: Blind Bartimaeus (Gospel Sermon in 45 Languages)

SermonAudio.com: Staff Picks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 38:00


The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: Blind Bartimaeus (Gospel Sermon in 45 Languages) Speaker: Pastor Simeon Western Broadcaster: Northside Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 6/15/2025 Bible: Mark 10:46-52 Length: 38 min.

Smosh Mouth
#129 - We Try Speaking Other Languages

Smosh Mouth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 67:50


You caught us at a very linguistically curious time in our lives. Go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/SMOSHMOUTH to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Go to https://MeUndies.com/smoshmouth, promo code smoshmouth for up to 50% off your favorite underwear.0:00 Intro12:17 Sponsor!13:46 Spanish28:08 Sponsor!30:00 Tagalog50:26 Mandarin58:30 RussianPODCAST:https://bit.ly/SmoshMouthSpotifyhttps://smo.sh/SmoshMouthiHearthttps://bit.ly/SmoshMouthAppleSUBSCRIBE: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshCastWEAR OUR JOKES: https://smosh.comWHO YOU HEARShayne Topp // https://www.instagram.com/shaynetopp/Olivia Sui // https://www.instagram.com/oliviasui/Amanda Lehan-Canto // https://www.instagram.com/filmingamanda/WHO YOU DON'T HEAR (usually)Director: Selina GarciaEditor: Rock ColemanProducer: Amanda Lehan-Canto, Shayne Topp, Selina GarciaProduction Designer: Cassie VanceArt Director: Erin Kuschner, Josie BellerbyAssistant Art Director: Courtney ChapmanProp Master: Abby SchmidtStage Manager: Alex AguilarSet Dresser: Alex MolloAudio Mixer: Scott NeffAudio Utility: Dina RamliDirector of Photography: Brennan IketaniVideographer: Eric Wann, James HullPodcasts Producer: Selina GarciaAssistant Director: Jonathan HyonExecutive Vice President of Production: Amanda BarnesDirector of Production: Alexcina FigueroaProduction Manager: Jonathan HyonProduction Coordinator: Oliver Wehlander, Zianne HooverProduction Assistant: Caroline SmithDirector of Post Production: Luke BakerDIT/Lead AE: Matt DuranDIT/AE: Beni KimuenePost Production Coordinator: Ariana MartinezIT: Tim BakerIT & Equipment Coordinator: Lopati Ho CheeSound Editor: Gareth HirdDirector of Design: Ness CardanoSenior Motion & Branding Designer: Christie HauckGraphic Designer: Monica RavitchDirector of Channel Operations: Lizzy JonesChannel Operations Manager: Audrey CarganillaChannel Operations Coordinator: Sabrina LiebermanDirector of Social Media: Erica NoboaSocial Media Associate Producer: Peter DitzlerSocial Media Manager: Kim WilbornSocial Media Coordinator: Margaux BernalesSocial Editor: Vida RobbinsMerchandising Manager: Mallory MyersBrand Partnership Manager: Chloe MaysBrand Partnerships Coordinating Producer: Liz KummerOperations Manager: Marshall PeaseFinancial Operations Specialist: Natalie LewisTalent Coordinator: Danielle MosesPeople & Culture Manager: Katie FinkFront Office Assistant: Sara FaltersackCEO: Alessandra CataneseExecutive Producers: Anthony Padilla, Ian HecoxEVP of Programming: Kiana ParkerAssociate Producer, Special Projects: Rachel CollisExecutive Assistant: Katelyn HempsteadOTHER SMOSHES:Smosh: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshSmosh Pit: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshPitSmosh Games: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshGamesSmosh Alike: https://bit.ly/SubToSmoshAlikeFOLLOW US:TikTok: https://smo.sh/TikTokInstagram: https://instagram.com/smoshFacebook: https://facebook.com/smosh

Joni and Friends Radio

Send Us Your Prayer Requests --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Crazy Stories in Spanish
68 - Cats control the minds of humans?

Crazy Stories in Spanish

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 9:15 Transcription Available


Hola! Today we are going to talk about Cats controlling the minds of humans. Have you heard about that? In this crazy story you will be listening a lot of interesting facts, learning new vocabulary and interesting words in Spanish and also you will be improving your listening skills in Spanish. I hope that you will practice your Spanish by listening to the phrases and new words that you already know and also with the ones that you do not know.You can support me and my podcast if you want:Donate with PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/spanishwithdennisYou can buy me a cup of coffee here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spanishwithdennisMy Youtube channel: Spanish with Dennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVuRUMQGwtzBIp1YAImQFQMy new Discord server and chat and you can already join and write to me there:https://discord.gg/HWGrnmTmyCMy new Telegram channel and you can already join and write to me or comment there:https://t.me/SpanishwithDennisJoin my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/spanishwithdennisDonate with Boosty:https://boosty.to/spanishwithdennis/donateDonate with Donation Alerts:https://www.donationalerts.com/r/dennisespinosaSupport me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crazy-stories-in-spanish--5605778/supportDonate with Crypto currency:Bitcoin (BTC)1DioiGPAQ6yYbEgcxEFRxWm5hZJcfLG9V6USDT (ERC20)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855USDT (TRC20)TXoQwsaiTGBpWVkyeigApLT8xC82rQwRCNEthereum (ETH)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855Support me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/slow-spanish-language--5613080/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tprs-spanish-stories--5600864/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comprehensible-spanish-language--5595630/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crazy-stories-in-spanish--5605778/supportIf you support me, it will motivate me to create more content for all of you. If you have any other suggestions or recommendations on what other platform you can support me and my podcasts, please let me know. You can write to me on telegram.My other podcasts you can find it on different platforms and apps:1-  Comprehensible Spanish Language Podcast2 - TPRS Spanish Stories3 - Slow Spanish Language

MacVoices Audio
MacVoices #26046: CES - How Vasco Uses AI and Voice Innovations To Upgrade Translation Tech

MacVoices Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 10:32


At CES 2026 we renewed our relationship with Aleksander Alski, Head of Region for USA, CA, UK, for Vasco, who caught us up on the latest developments in their translation device. He outlines an expanded lineup of devices, earbuds, and software designed for one-on-one, group, and large-audience use. New AI-driven features add cultural context, real-time presentation translation via QR codes, more natural voice cloning, strong security controls, and flexible pricing for individuals and enterprises are all outlined in the discussion.  Show Notes: Links: Vasco V4 Language Translator Device | 112 Languages | Free Lifetime Internet in Almost 200 Countries https://amzn.to/4af5IHx Vasco Translator E1 | Language Translator Earbuds with Over 50 Languages https://amzn.to/3MlGLCf Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The Language Learning Show
Polyglot Guide to Learning 5+ Languages in 1 Year

The Language Learning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 24:10


Prefer to read? Here's the blog post version: https://azren.substack.com/p/polyglot-guide-how-to-learn-5-languages

MosaLingua Language Lab
#139 - The Surprising Truth About Learning Two Languages At The Same Time

MosaLingua Language Lab

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 5:01


Can you really learn two languages at the same time without getting confused or burned out? In this episode, you'll discover when it works, when it doesn't, and the exact strategy polyglots use to study multiple languages efficiently. We break down the 3 essential conditions (time, motivation, structure), explain which language combinations to avoid, and show you how to organize your week to make real progress — without overwhelm.Free trial to start learning a language right now: www.mosalingua.com/podcast

Chinese Mandarin Podcast- MaoMi Chinese
#248 When a Story Doesn't End 章莹颖案

Chinese Mandarin Podcast- MaoMi Chinese

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 5:01


Today's Episode:A name many people in China remember. In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we gently revisit the case of Zhang Yingying and focus on the parents left behind. A quiet, serious story about loss, love, and what it means to keep going when answers never come.Membership Preview:When the news fades, the parents stay. After the Zhang Yingying case, next MaoMi Chinese+ episode looks at what happens to mothers and fathers who lose their only child in China. A quiet, heavy topic about loss, ageing, and lives that don't stop hurting.Support MaoMi & Get exclusive   to premium content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe ↗️Transcript and translations are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? Leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=en*Please note that Spotify does not support the membership program.Text me what you think :)Support the show

Going North Podcast
Ep. 1053 – From Chick-fil-A to Full-Time Business Coach with Jacob Karnes (@jacobkarnes)

Going North Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 50:29


“Don't make your work your identity.” – Jacob Karnes Today's featured fellow bookcaster is a father, husband, business coach, keynote speaker, and the founder of Waves Business Coaching, Jacob Karnes. Jacob and I had a fun on a Chick-fil-A bun chat about his first book, “Master Your First Job: The Remarkable Path From First Day to First Promotion”, intentional leadership, the power of specific, positive feedback, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Jacob to write his 1st book, and what he learned about himself through the processThe WIN Method for giving effective feedback as a leaderAre Chick-fil-A employees hypnotized when they deliver their elite level of customer service

The Dissenter
#1209 Patrick Foote - Immigrant Tongues: Exploring How Languages Moved, Evolved, and Defined Us

The Dissenter

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 50:21


******Support the channel******Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenterPayPal: paypal.me/thedissenterPayPal Subscription 1 Dollar: https://tinyurl.com/yb3acuuyPayPal Subscription 3 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ybn6bg9lPayPal Subscription 5 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ycmr9gpzPayPal Subscription 10 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y9r3fc9mPayPal Subscription 20 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y95uvkao ******Follow me on******Website: https://www.thedissenter.net/The Dissenter Goodreads list: https://shorturl.at/7BMoBFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedissenteryt/Twitter: https://x.com/TheDissenterYT This show is sponsored by Enlites, Learning & Development done differently. Check the website here: http://enlites.com/ Patrick Foote is the creator of the YouTube channel Name Explain, where he uncovers the origins of names and highlights many other aspects of language. He founded the channel in 2015 whilst working in retail, as a creative outlet and as a means to share his love of all things language. Since then, Name Explain has amassed hundreds of thousands of subscribers and millions of views. The channel's success led Patrick to write his first book, The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between, in 2018. His latest book is Immigrant Tongues: Exploring How Languages Moved, Evolved, and Defined Us. In this episode, we focus on Immigrant Tongues. We start by talking about how Patrick got interested in linguistics. We then discuss what a language is, and the ways languages migrate. We go through languages like Latin, the Bantu languages in Africa, English in Ireland, the colonization of the Americas, and languages in Antarctica and in space. We also talk about sign languages, how Mandarin is spreading across the globe, the concept of a “lingua franca”, and the future of language migration and evolution.--A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS/SUPPORTERS: PER HELGE LARSEN, BERNARDO SEIXAS, ADAM KESSEL, MATTHEW WHITINGBIRD, ARNAUD WOLFF, TIM HOLLOSY, HENRIK AHLENIUS, ROBERT WINDHAGER, RUI INACIO, ZOOP, MARCO NEVES, COLIN HOLBROOK, PHIL KAVANAGH, SAMUEL ANDREEFF, FRANCIS FORDE, TIAGO NUNES, FERGAL CUSSEN, HAL HERZOG, NUNO MACHADO, JONATHAN LEIBRANT, JOÃO LINHARES, STANTON T, SAMUEL CORREA, ERIK HAINES, MARK SMITH, JOÃO EIRA, TOM HUMMEL, SARDUS FRANCE, DAVID SLOAN WILSON, YACILA DEZA-ARAUJO, ROMAIN ROCH, YANICK PUNTER, CHARLOTTE BLEASE, NICOLE BARBARO, ADAM HUNT, PAWEL OSTASZEWSKI, NELLEKE BAK, GUY MADISON, GARY G HELLMANN, SAIMA AFZAL, ADRIAN JAEGGI, PAULO TOLENTINO, JOÃO BARBOSA, JULIAN PRICE, HEDIN BRØNNER, FRANCA BORTOLOTTI, GABRIEL PONS CORTÈS, URSULA LITZCKE, SCOTT, ZACHARY FISH, TIM DUFFY, SUNNY SMITH, JON WISMAN, WILLIAM BUCKNER, LUKE GLOWACKI, GEORGIOS THEOPHANOUS, CHRIS WILLIAMSON, PETER WOLOSZYN, DAVID WILLIAMS, DIOGO COSTA, ALEX CHAU, CORALIE CHEVALLIER, BANGALORE ATHEISTS, LARRY D. LEE JR., OLD HERRINGBONE, MICHAEL BAILEY, DAN SPERBER, ROBERT GRESSIS, JEFF MCMAHAN, JAKE ZUEHL, MARK CAMPBELL, TOMAS DAUBNER, LUKE NISSEN, KIMBERLY JOHNSON, JESSICA NOWICKI, LINDA BRANDIN, VALENTIN STEINMANN, ALEXANDER HUBBARD, BR, JONAS HERTNER, URSULA GOODENOUGH, DAVID PINSOF, SEAN NELSON, MIKE LAVIGNE, JOS KNECHT, LUCY, MANVIR SINGH, PETRA WEIMANN, CAROLA FEEST, MAURO JÚNIOR, TONY BARRETT, NIKOLAI VISHNEVSKY, STEVEN GANGESTAD, TED FARRIS, HUGO B., JORDAN MANSFIELD, CHARLOTTE ALLEN, PETER STOYKO, DAVID TONNER, LEE BECK, PATRICK DALTON-HOLMES, NICK KRASNEY, RACHEL ZAK, DENNIS XAVIER, CHINMAYA BHAT, RHYS, AND ALEX MACLEOD!A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY PRODUCERS, YZAR WEHBE, JIM FRANK, ŁUKASZ STAFINIAK, TOM VANEGDOM, BERNARD HUGUENEY, CURTIS DIXON, BENEDIKT MUELLER, THOMAS TRUMBLE, KATHRINE AND PATRICK TOBIN, JONCARLO MONTENEGRO, NICK GOLDEN, CHRISTINE GLASS, IGOR NIKIFOROVSKI, AND PER KRAULIS!AND TO MY EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS, MATTHEW LAVENDER,SERGIU CODREANU, AND GREGORY HASTINGS!

Learning Easy English
Real Easy English: Talking about speaking languages

Learning Easy English

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 6:14


Are you scared of speaking in English? Neil and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about practising languages. Learn to talk about learning languages.WATCH THIS PODCAST: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260130SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersWATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_london_letter_challenge/FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English Vocabulary ✔️ Learning English StoriesThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

The Language Learning Show
Detailed process of how I stopped translating in my head in other languages

The Language Learning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 12:24


Read the blog post version here, if you prefer: https://azren.substack.com/p/how-i-stop-translating-in-my-head

Brad and John - Mornings on KISM

If you could snap your fingers and instantly understand and speak a foreign language what would your top 3 be??

Crazy Stories in Spanish
67 - Haunted Hotels in Mexico

Crazy Stories in Spanish

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 8:46 Transcription Available


Hola! Today we are going to talk about Haunted Hotels in Mexico? Have you visited these hotels? In this crazy story you will be listening a lot of interesting facts, learning new vocabulary and interesting words in Spanish and also you will be improving your listening skills in Spanish. I hope that you will practice your Spanish by listening to the phrases and new words that you already know and also with the ones that you do not know.You can support me and my podcast if you want:Donate with PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/spanishwithdennisYou can buy me a cup of coffee here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spanishwithdennisMy Youtube channel: Spanish with Dennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVuRUMQGwtzBIp1YAImQFQMy new Discord server and chat and you can already join and write to me there:https://discord.gg/HWGrnmTmyCMy new Telegram channel and you can already join and write to me or comment there:https://t.me/SpanishwithDennisJoin my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/spanishwithdennisDonate with Boosty:https://boosty.to/spanishwithdennis/donateDonate with Donation Alerts:https://www.donationalerts.com/r/dennisespinosaSupport me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crazy-stories-in-spanish--5605778/supportDonate with Crypto currency:Bitcoin (BTC)1DioiGPAQ6yYbEgcxEFRxWm5hZJcfLG9V6USDT (ERC20)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855USDT (TRC20)TXoQwsaiTGBpWVkyeigApLT8xC82rQwRCNEthereum (ETH)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855Support me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/slow-spanish-language--5613080/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tprs-spanish-stories--5600864/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comprehensible-spanish-language--5595630/supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crazy-stories-in-spanish--5605778/supportIf you support me, it will motivate me to create more content for all of you. If you have any other suggestions or recommendations on what other platform you can support me and my podcasts, please let me know. You can write to me on telegram.My other podcasts you can find it on different platforms and apps:1-  Comprehensible Spanish Language Podcast2 - TPRS Spanish Stories3 - Slow Spanish Language

Chinese Mandarin Podcast- MaoMi Chinese
#247 Love You, My Old self. See You Tomorrow.” 爱你老己,明天见

Chinese Mandarin Podcast- MaoMi Chinese

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 4:47


Today's Episode:A simple sentence has taken over Chinese social media: “Love you, old self. See you tomorrow.” Why does it touch so many young people? In this episode, we explore where it came from, what it really means, and why being gentle with yourself matters more than ever.Membership Preview:Why does 老 sometimes mean old, but sometimes mean experienced, close, or even cute? In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we unpack one small word with many meanings. You will see how 老 changes feeling and relationship in real Chinese. Simple examples, real usage, no confusion.Support MaoMi & Get exclusive   to premium content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe ↗️Transcript and translations are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? Leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=en*Please note that Spotify does not support the membership program.Text me what you think :)Support the show

The Micah Hanks Program
Ancient Signals Decoded: Lost Languages, Archaeology, and Alien Contact | MHP 01.20.26.

The Micah Hanks Program

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 61:38


Throughout history, scholars have sought ways to access the "lost knowledge" of the ancient world. In recent years, with the advent of artificial intelligence, major strides have been made toward decoding the mysteries kept within mysterious ancient texts like the famous "Voynich manuscript," which was composed centuries ago in a mysterious language that remains undeciphered. The challenges that such texts present to scholars also raise a question: would we be any more successful in decoding messages sent to Earth from space by intelligent aliens? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at the efforts by scientists to unlock mysterious ancient texts, as well as the search for evidence of communication from intelligent extraterrestrials, and finally, how the intersection between archaeology and interstellar communication culminates in the debate about possible "Paleo-SETI" and the prospect that Earth may have been visited by extraterrestrial visitors in ancient times. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) Is An Actual Condition — And It Could Explain A Lot  James Webb telescope reveals sharpest-ever look at the edge of a black hole  AI & LOST LANGUAGES: AI deciphers ancient scroll 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius erupted AI translates 5,000-year-old cuneiform tablets instantly 7 Times A.I. Helped Unlock Ancient Secrets    NASA BOOK: Archaeology, Anthropology, and Interstellar Communication SAGAN 1962: "Direct Contact Among Galactic Civilizations by Relativistic Interstellar Spaceflight" BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" episodes, weekly "additional editions" of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

Catalan for Beginners - The Lazy Linguist Podcast
Una entrevista de feina! A job interview in Catalan!

Catalan for Beginners - The Lazy Linguist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 35:11


Send us a textHola! Com va?Preparing for a job interview in Catalan? Or ever wondered how to talk about work? This episode is for you.In this episode, we focus on the language you need to talk about jobs and interviews, from talking about your experience and skills to answering some of the most common interview questions with confidence.You'll learn:Key vocabulary related to work and interviewsHow to talk about your job, experience and educationUseful phrases for describing your skills and strengthsHow to explain why you want the jobWe hope you enjoy! Let us know what you thought and if you're feeling generous, a 5* or review would be very much appreciated!Fins la propera

Chinese Mandarin Podcast- MaoMi Chinese
#246 Chinese Government Started to Manage People's Weight? 中国开始管理人们体重了?

Chinese Mandarin Podcast- MaoMi Chinese

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 5:08


Today's Episode:Is “losing weight” on your 2026 resolution? In this episode of MaoMi Chinese, we talk about a new policy in Hangzhou where the city begins to manage residents' body weight. Is it about health, control, or good habits? Let's explore what this rule means and why it has sparked debate.Membership Preview:In next MaoMi Chinese+, we will look at real Chinese news headlines about Hangzhou's weight management plan. We will break down simple words, read between the lines, and see how media language shapes opinions. A great chance to learn Chinese through real, current news.Support MaoMi & Get exclusive   to premium content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe ↗️Transcript and translations are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? Leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=en*Please note that Spotify does not support the membership program.Text me what you think :)Support the show

New Books Network
Sara Ann Swenson, "Near Light We Shine: Buddhist Charity in Urban Vietnam" (Oxford UP, 2025)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 63:50


Sara Swenson is Assistant Professor of Religion and Affiliated Faculty in Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages at Dartmouth College. Her areas of expertise include Religions of Southeast Asia, Buddhism in Vietnam, Gender and Sexuality, Affect Theory, and Ethnography. She received her Ph.D. in Religion from Syracuse University in 2021. She also holds an M.Phil. in Religion and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Women's and Gender Studies from Syracuse University, an M.A. in Comparative Religion from Iliff School of Theology, and a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She pursues projects that highlight the power and agency of everyday people. Religions are often a vital resource for grassroots social action and community engagement, as exemplified by Buddhism in Vietnam. Her projects have received generous grant support from the American Council of Learned Societies; Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship; Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA); and The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowship in Buddhist Studies. Swenson's new book, Near Light We Shine: Buddhist Charity in Urban Vietnam (Oxford UP, 2025) is one of the first major ethnographic studies on Buddhism in southern Vietnam, featuring new histories and interpretations of this rich subject. It shares new context for how religious practices affect urban migration, development, and humanitarian concerns, and presents theoretical advancements for understanding grassroots charity. Near Light We Shine offers a diversity of perspectives on grassroots Buddhist practices throughout Vietnam, by featuring interviews that have never been published before from marginalized Buddhist practitioners in Vietnam, such as day laborers, queer men, elderly women, and retired communist soldiers. References mentioned in the interview:  Le Hoang Anh Thu, "Doing Bodhisattva's Work: Charity, Class, and Selfhood of Petty Traders in Hồ Chí Minh City" here Nhung Lu Rots, "Towards an Alternative Buddhist Modernity: Hòa Hảo Charity Healing and Herbal Medicine in the Mekong Delta" here Elizabeth Perez, Religion in the Kitchen here Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) at the University of Wisconsin here Van Nguyen-Marshall, Between War and the State: Civil Society in South Vietnam, 1954–1975 here Casey R. Collins, Buddhist Contramodernism: Shinnyo-en's Reconfigurations of Tradition for Modernity here 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

New Books in Southeast Asian Studies
Sara Ann Swenson, "Near Light We Shine: Buddhist Charity in Urban Vietnam" (Oxford UP, 2025)

New Books in Southeast Asian Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 63:50


Sara Swenson is Assistant Professor of Religion and Affiliated Faculty in Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages at Dartmouth College. Her areas of expertise include Religions of Southeast Asia, Buddhism in Vietnam, Gender and Sexuality, Affect Theory, and Ethnography. She received her Ph.D. in Religion from Syracuse University in 2021. She also holds an M.Phil. in Religion and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Women's and Gender Studies from Syracuse University, an M.A. in Comparative Religion from Iliff School of Theology, and a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She pursues projects that highlight the power and agency of everyday people. Religions are often a vital resource for grassroots social action and community engagement, as exemplified by Buddhism in Vietnam. Her projects have received generous grant support from the American Council of Learned Societies; Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship; Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA); and The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowship in Buddhist Studies. Swenson's new book, Near Light We Shine: Buddhist Charity in Urban Vietnam (Oxford UP, 2025) is one of the first major ethnographic studies on Buddhism in southern Vietnam, featuring new histories and interpretations of this rich subject. It shares new context for how religious practices affect urban migration, development, and humanitarian concerns, and presents theoretical advancements for understanding grassroots charity. Near Light We Shine offers a diversity of perspectives on grassroots Buddhist practices throughout Vietnam, by featuring interviews that have never been published before from marginalized Buddhist practitioners in Vietnam, such as day laborers, queer men, elderly women, and retired communist soldiers. References mentioned in the interview:  Le Hoang Anh Thu, "Doing Bodhisattva's Work: Charity, Class, and Selfhood of Petty Traders in Hồ Chí Minh City" here Nhung Lu Rots, "Towards an Alternative Buddhist Modernity: Hòa Hảo Charity Healing and Herbal Medicine in the Mekong Delta" here Elizabeth Perez, Religion in the Kitchen here Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) at the University of Wisconsin here Van Nguyen-Marshall, Between War and the State: Civil Society in South Vietnam, 1954–1975 here Casey R. Collins, Buddhist Contramodernism: Shinnyo-en's Reconfigurations of Tradition for Modernity here Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

The World and Everything In It
1.14.26 The politics of gender and abortion, Iran's widening protests and collapsing economy, and preaching across languages in Uganda

The World and Everything In It

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 41:25


Washington Wednesday on the Supreme Court's women's-sports cases, World Tour on Iran's widening protests, and preaching across languages in Uganda. Plus, a Pennsylvania mullet competition, Cal Thomas on immigration enforcement, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Summer Camp registration open now at ridgehaven.orgFrom Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide community of angel investors who work together to evaluate and fund companies advancing the gospel through business. Members share diligence, learn from peers with private equity and entrepreneurial backgrounds, and invest individually in opportunities they select. Since 2018, members have deployed over $26 million into more than 60 companies. Learn more at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from His Words Abiding in You, a podcast to help the body of Christ memorize the words of Christ. His Words Abiding in You, available on all podcast apps

Conspiracy Clearinghouse
Forgotten Languages (FL): The Most Interesting Site on the Web?

Conspiracy Clearinghouse

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 56:16


EPISODE 154 | Forgotten Languages (FL): The Most Interesting Site on the Web? While researching a previous episode about internet rabbit holes, I came across one that was some big, so complicated, that the entry soon grew into its very own episode. It's called Forgotten Languages, and at first it seems like it's all about ancient languages. But these turn out to be ciphers which, when decoded, reveal a series of interlocking narratives involving transdimensional beings, UAPs, aliens, secretive cabals working at cross purposes, the odd revelation that all humans are gone by the year 3100, and more.  Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee.  Review us here or on IMDb. And seriously, subscribe, will ya? Like, just do it.  SECTIONS 02:00 - Speaking in Tongues - The Forgotten Languages website at first glance, using clues to start to understand, language as a system to modify biology 13:36 - Aliens Ate My Buick - Giselians, the Cassini Diskus, Paradigm Shifter Vehicles (PSVs)  18:55 - Nature of Threat - The Phoenix Lights, MilOrbs, USOs, SV17q, SV09n's agendas, SV06n seems nicer, the default mode network (DMN), geminoviruses in the year 2100 33:55 - Jigsaw Falling into Place - DRACO, Congressional UAP hearings, Matthew Brown blows the whistle on Immaculate Constellation and a secretive group (SV17q?), DOLYN; Michael Shellenberger specifically mentions NURO, Immaculate Constellation and SV17q to Congress; Denebian probes, LyAV, XVIS 44:46 - Hoist That Rag - Alternative Reality games, Dispatches from Elsewhere, "The Beast", the SCP Foundation, other theories about FL 48:36 - Language Is a Virus - Various theories about what FL is really all about, the Cybernetic Culture Research Unit (CCRU), hyperstitions Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info Forgotten Languages website ForgottenLanguages.org — another linguistic rabbit hole on Reddit The Deepest Internet Mystery You've Never Heard Of (and Why It's Now in the Congressional Record) video on the smoothjazz YouTube channel My emails with Ayndryl by Saša Milić Forgotten Languages entire subreddit The Pattern Everyone's Missing While Debating "Dee's Nuts" on the r/UFOs subreddit Dispatches from Elsewhere on IMDb SCP Foundation website Cybernetic culture research unit website Cybernetic Culture Research Unit (CCRU) on Philosophyball WIki Forward? A Short History of the Cybernetic Culture Research Unit by Samuel McIlhagga Follow us on social: Facebook X (Twitter) Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a Gold Quill Award, Gold MarCom Award, AVA Digital Award Gold, Silver Davey Award, and Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.  PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER 

80,000 Hours Podcast with Rob Wiblin
#142 Classic episode – John McWhorter on why the optimal number of languages might be one, and other provocative claims about language

80,000 Hours Podcast with Rob Wiblin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 95:05


John McWhorter is a linguistics professor at Columbia University specialising in research on creole languages. He's also a content-producing machine, never afraid to give his frank opinion on anything and everything. On top of his academic work, he's written 22 books, produced five online university courses, hosts one and a half podcasts, and now writes a regular New York Times op-ed column.Rebroadcast: this episode was originally released in December 2022.YouTube video version: https://youtu.be/MEd7TT_nMJELinks to learn more, video, and full transcript: https://80k.link/JMWe ask him what we think are the most important things everyone ought to know about linguistics, including:Can you communicate faster in some languages than others, or is there some constraint that prevents that?Does learning a second or third language make you smarter or not?Can a language decay and get worse at communicating what people want to say?If children aren't taught a language, how many generations does it take them to invent a fully fledged one of their own?Did Shakespeare write in a foreign language, and if so, should we translate his plays?How much does language really shape the way we think?Are creoles the best languages in the world — languages that ideally we would all speak?What would be the optimal number of languages globally?Does trying to save dying languages do their speakers a favour, or is it more of an imposition?Should we bother to teach foreign languages in UK and US schools?Is it possible to save the important cultural aspects embedded in a dying language without saving the language itself?Will AI models speak a language of their own in the future, one that humans can't understand but which better serves the tradeoffs AI models need to make?We've also added John's talk “Why the World Looks the Same in Any Language” to the end of this episode. So stick around after the credits!Chapters:Rob's intro (00:00:00)Who's John McWhorter? (00:05:02)Does learning another language make you smarter? (00:05:54)Updating Shakespeare (00:07:52)Should we bother teaching foreign languages in school? (00:12:09)Language loss (00:16:05)The optimal number of languages for humanity (00:27:57)Do we reason about the world using language and words? (00:31:22)Can we communicate meaningful information more quickly in some languages? (00:35:04)Creole languages (00:38:48)AI and the future of language (00:50:45)Should we keep ums and ahs in The 80,000 Hours Podcast? (00:59:10)Why the World Looks the Same in Any Language (01:02:07)Producer: Keiran HarrisAudio mastering: Ben Cordell and Simon MonsourVideo editing: Ryan Kessler and Simon MonsourTranscriptions: Katy Moore

The Nice Guys on Business
Dr. Paul White: Why Employee Appreciation Is a Business Necessity, Not a Perk

The Nice Guys on Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 31:07


Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, and speaker who “makes work relationships work.” He has written articles for and been interviewed by the BBC News, Business Week, the New York Times, Fortune.com, Fast Company, and Forbes.Dr. White is the coauthor of the best-selling book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, which has sold over 600,000 copies (written with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the #1 NY Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages) and has been translated into 25 languages.Additionally, their online assessment, the Motivating By Appreciation Inventory, has been taken by over 450,000 employees worldwide and is available in multiple languages.As a speaker and trainer, Dr. White has taught around the world, including North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean. His expertise has been requested by PepsiCo, Microsoft, NASA, L'Oreal, The Ritz-Carlton, and numerous other multinational organizations.Get the book, “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace”, check it out by clicking on this link: https://www.appreciationatwork.com/books/5-languages-appreciation-workplace/ Connect with Dr. Paul White:Website: www.appreciationatwork.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/appreciationatwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/drpaulwhite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5-languages-of-appreciation-in-the-workplace TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep264: GILGAMESH AND THE BIRTH OF WRITTEN LEGEND Colleague Moudhy Al-Rashid. Al-Rashid discusses Cuneiform, a writing system used for over 3,000 years to record languages like Sumerian and Akkadian. She details the Epic of Gilgamesh, a tale of a tyrann

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 11:45


GILGAMESH AND THE BIRTH OF WRITTEN LEGEND Colleague Moudhy Al-Rashid. Al-Rashid discusses Cuneiform, a writing system used for over 3,000 years to record languages like Sumerian and Akkadian. She details the Epic of Gilgamesh, a tale of a tyrannical king who finds wisdom and friendship with the wild man Enkidu. While Gilgamesh was likely a real historical figure, his story evolved into high poetry about mortality and leadership. The segment notes that kingship was believed to have descended from heaven. NUMBER 3 1896 UR