Podcasts about Laughter

*Disclaimer* This episode contains adult content and is not recommended for young listeners.   Hebrews 12:15 NLT “Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.”   *Transcription Below*   About Dr. Morgan Cutlip:  It's hard to know where to start so I'll start with what matters most to me and that's my relationships.   I'm a mother to two kids, Effie (12) and Roy (9). They are hilarious, spirited, spicy, deeply thoughtful and emotional kids. I adore them and being their mother. They've challenged me in the most surprising and wonderful ways. I'm married to my high school sweetheart, Chad. I always feel like I lose a little street cred when I say that so, for the record, we didn't date that entire time and eventually reconnected years after college on MySpace (yup, now I've aged myself). He's the love of my life, an incredible man that loves others deeply, works so very hard, and continues to be open to growth and change.   I've worked in the field of relationship education for over 15 years alongside my father, Dr. John Van Epp, who is the founder of Love Thinks and developer of multiple relationship education courses that have been taught to over a million people worldwide. I started traveling to conferences with him when I was in junior high and so, in many ways, it feels like I've grown up in the relationship education field. He's amazing and brilliant and I'm blessed to have learned so much from him over the years we worked together and just cherish our relationship.   I distinctly remember a conversation with my dad over 20 years ago where I said that someday I wanted to support women, but I just wasn't sure how.   Fast forward 10 years and Effie (our oldest) was born and, holy moly, did motherhood hit me like a ton of bricks and I completely lost myself in motherhood (you can read the full story in my book).

“You deserve to be treated with kindness, and it starts by first being kind to yourself.” – Rosie AielloToday's featured fellow bookcaster is relationship coach, speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and the founder of the Love is Kind Movement, Rosie Aiello. Rosie and I had a chat about her books, her journey from living in Saudi Arabia to escaping an abusive marriage and starting over in the U.S., and more!Key Things You'll Learn:What Rosie learned from her time living in the Middle EastHow Rosie's entrepreneurial journey began in her mid-50sWhat inspired her to start the Love is Kind Movement & NetworkHow she got into writing and sharing parts of her story in multiple anthologiesRosie's Site: https://theloveiskindnetwork.com/Rosie's Books: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/rosie-aiello/5522753/The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…#M2M Bonus Ep. – “A Mother's Mission to Save Her Child” with Deborah Beauvais (@DV7radio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-a-mothers-mission-to-save-her-child-with-deborah-beauvais-dv7radio/Ep. 993 – The Courage to Speak Your Truth with Kath Essing (@KathEssing): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-993-the-courage-to-speak-your-truth-with-kath-essing-kathessing/Ep. 855 – Escaping The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse & Finding Peace with Dana S. Diaz: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-855-escaping-the-stranglehold-of-narcissistic-abuse-finding-peace-with-dana-s-diaz/Ep. 841 – I Walked Through Fire to Get Here with Megan Conner: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-841-i-walked-through-fire-to-get-here-with-megan-conner/Ep. 750 – Surviving Human Trafficking & Finding Purpose with Amanda Blackwood (@DetailedPieces): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-750-surviving-human-trafficking-finding-purpose-with-amanda-blackwood-detailedpieces/#M2M Bonus Ep. – “Self-Love Paved the Way” with Diane Vich: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-self-love-paved-the-way-with-diane-vich/Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/Ep. 694 – “Every Body Holds a Story” with Marsha Vanwynsberghe (@Marsha_vanw): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-694-every-body-holds-a-story-with-marsha-vanwynsberghe-marsha_vanw/Ep. 781 – Laughter, Learning, and Liberating Yourself Through Memoir Writing with Alison Wearing: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-781-laughter-learning-and-liberating-yourself-through-memoir-writing-with-alison-wearing/

Daily Dad Jokes (14 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: BookerDewitttt, wjreeds, simonbromberg, Sauciest-Saucier, saheroshrestha, MaineDood, Foofsies, ProfessorCarbon, ProfessorCarbon, UniverslBoxOfficeGuy, Masselein, Main_Newt3686, ilikesidehugs, , Jerkeyjoe, Zealousideal-Wave-69, SlappyPappy99, dontwaitliveyourlife, dontwaitliveyourlife Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (14 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Reckless_Engineer, porichoygupto, andersonfmly, BusyPooping, TOYST_OF, ilikesidehugs, Unusual_Tangerine_13, D-B-Zzz, MaxCWebster, fruitutu, Moistsofas, TheQuietKid22, DontMindMe180, lodiman77, buckeyespud, , dummina, MIGHKEY, kidnorthstar, bobwhiz, Retired_salty_sailor, BigEppyW, devinh313, UmmmOfCourse, tstepko, goodlyearth, bobsyourdaughter, Realistic-Twist-3112, Short-sighted_Shark, Electrokid08, krigito, crimsonangel68, blaracarton Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with Mel Connect with Coach MikkiWhat if “unlucky” is just a story we inherited, and we're free to rewrite it? We kick things off with Friday the 13th and follow the thread through Norse myths, the Last Supper, and the Knights Templar to see how fear gathers power over time. Then we flip the script with Galentine's Day, turning a date with a bad reputation into a bright spot for friendship, humor, and everyday love that doesn't wait for a calendar prompt.From there, we lose it in laughter talking about  the rituals we learned as kids, honking through tunnels, lifting our feet over railroad tracks, counting cows until a cemetery reset, still echo in how we chase luck and ward off jitters. We share the nostalgia of vintage toys and board games (yes, Operation's terrifying buzz and Monopoly debt at age 10), plus the handmade Barbie outfits that prove fashion really does come back around—hello again, shoulder pads. These memories aren't just cute; they're a map of how culture changes and how we choose what to keep.We also open up about what we're building now. Mel's crafting seasonal word search books, sketching cozy mysteries, and launching a stock photo portfolio. Mickey's fresh off a keynote on why comfort zones kill success and is racing to finish a new book before a small East Coast signing tour. Creativity becomes our counterspell to superstition: show up, make something, share it. That's how we make our own luck.If you've ever wondered why 13 feels spooky, whether numerology helps or hinders, or how a sitcom joke turned into a global celebration of women's friendship, you'll feel right at home here. Come for the folklore and stay for the heart, the laughs, and the reminder that joy lands best when it's shared. If this conversation made you smile, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review, what superstition are you still carrying? We look forward to seeing you succeed! - www.KeepOnSharing.com - Code - KOSSupport the showJoin my guests on my YouTube Channel

Daily Dad Jokes (13 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: MedicTillar, HonestAlternative199, razor10000, GiborDesign, Cheyde, Darkprophet67, _tony_lewis, _tony_lewis, _tony_lewis, _tony_lewis, Coralthesequel, Seeyalaterelevator, saheroshrestha, , skinnydippingfox, Joel_Boyens, subsailor1968, AvgAs1an, SamwellBarley, lukeemasonn Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lunchbox shared what long standing tradition he thinks is creepy and needs to go away. Eddie gets vulnerable with us and shares that he is auditioning for a voice acting job. We listen to his audition audio that he sent in to try and get the job. A caller requests a segment that we haven't done in over 5 years. He wants to hear us do 30 seconds of non-stop laughter. Can we pull it off because it's harder than you think! We also debated Valentine's Day gifts and how they are different for women and men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mel Brooks documentary, "The 99-Year-Old Man!" holds a lot of wisdom for cartoonists. Speaking of wisdom, it doesn't take much to avoid these common Kickstarter scams.Today's ShowWhat can cartoonists learn from Mel Brooks?KickstarterSummaryIn this episode of ComicLab, cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the challenges and joys of creativity, drawing inspiration from Mel Brooks' documentary. They explore themes of fear, kindness, and the importance of perseverance in artistic careers. The conversation also touches on the realities of navigating Kickstarter campaigns, including the rise of scams targeting creators. Throughout, the hosts emphasize the power of laughter and the need for support in the creative community.TakeawaysFear is a recurring theme in creativity.The fear of not trying is greater than the fear of failure.Kindness can have a profound impact on artists.Perseverance doesn't mean sticking to what's not working.You can reinvent yourself as an artist at any stage.Kickstarter scams are on the rise; be cautious.Laughter is a powerful tool for change.Support from friends is crucial in creative journeys.It's important to recognize the struggles behind success.Creativity often requires stepping out of comfort zones.   You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Daily Dad Jokes (12 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: dirty_dirty_lurker, OliPark, DENelson83, CapnFancyPants, Waspeater, Garliccanister, jeremywarne, porichoygupto, , Jester57, boredboi69WR, ilikesidehugs, Wafran, porichoygupto, ASK_ABT_MY_USERNAME, JacaToPraca, thomasbrakeline, Card_board_Spaceship, Agreeable_Cricket316 Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (12 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: GiborDesign, freebeer4211, houndoom92, Dry-Aioli-6138, B_Billy_2112, Opportunist_Ad3972, _tony_lewis, devnodegree, ASK_ABT_MY_USERNAME, devnodegree, vozroz415, vozroz415, vozroz415, , VordovKolnir, ASK_ABT_MY_USERNAME, Organization-Unhappy, Masselein, StockInitial4460, Icy_Ruin_857, lukeemasonn Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of All In This Together, Jack, Anne Lamott, and Tami Simon continue their heart-opening conversation on story, tenderness, and remembering who you areJack's new book is out now!: All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our WorldToday's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode, Jack, Anne, and Tami mindfully explore:Anne Lamott's 12-Step cruise ship seminar wisdomHow to tell or write a heart-opening storyGetting to the emotional center of it allRemembering who you really areIlluminating our common humanityLaughter as carbonated holiness and sacred groundWhat's between the telling and the listeningHow to trade our exhaustion for peace and restMicro-dosing love and understandingThe healing power of true romantic, soul-mate loveBeing loved just as you areStories on hopeOperating from the heart caveJack's recent visit with His Holiness the Dalai LamaStories of conflict resolutionThis conversation originally took place in Nov 2025 for Sounds True's celebration of Jack's All In This Together book release. Stay up to date with Jack's upcoming livestreams and events here.About Anne Lamott:Anne Lamott is the New York Times best-selling author of many books, including collections of essays, novels, and long-form non-fiction, including the classic writing manual Bird by Bird and child-rearing memoir Operating Instructions. In addition to being a novelist and nonfiction writer, Lamott is also a progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher. Keep up with Anne on Instagram.“Laughter is carbonated holiness, and when we're laughing together we're on sacred ground.” –Anne LamottAbout Tami Simon:Tami Simon is the founder of Sounds True, a multimedia company that has produced over 3,000 titles and been nominated twice for the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing companies. Tami also hosts the popular Sounds True podcast, Insights at the Edge, with more than 15 million downloads. Tami has been instrumental in the creation of the Inner MBA Program: a nine-month interactive program featuring esteemed CEOs and conscious business and mindfulness leaders created by Sounds True, LinkedIn and Wisdom 2.0.About Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.“I want to tell stories that soften your heart, make you weep or laugh, help you remember who you are, and illuminate our common humanity.” –Jack KornfieldStay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marina Franklin host a brand new Friends Like Us with Jenny Saldaña and Kimberly Clark!  We spill hilarious and heartfelt dating stories, just in time for Valentine's Day! Jenny Saldaña is a writer, actress, and stand-up comedian and a Breast Cancer Rock STAR and all around hotness. She wrote, produced and starred in Happy Cancer Chick, a web series inspired by her own battle with breast cancer. She recently appeared in HBO's High Maintenance. Her video series, The Little Brown Girl Show can be found on Youtube and Facebook Live. She will be appearing as part of the Black Women In Comedy Laff Festival  live show at the Grisly Pear, Desperate Digital Dating Diary Kimberly Clark: Originally from Syracuse, NY. She's been seen on Netflix's Tiffany Haddish presents: They Ready, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and Last Comic Standing. She was named one of Time Out L.A.'s Comics To Watch. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch    

Laughter, mockery or jealousy? Adam, David, Neil and Steve chat the latest in 2026 MotoGP – the championship launch - and then also work through a slew of hot takes sent into the show after the Sepang test. Pic by MotoGP.com Adam's piece on the MotoGP launch in Kuala Lumpur: https://race19.substack.com/p/perspective-motogp-opens-2026-with Thanks to Renthal Street for supporting the podcast. Head to the Renthal website for handlebars, sprockets, chains, and more, using the Fit Your Bike tool. www.renthal.com/road/ Sign up for for exclusive content from the MotoGP and WorldSBK paddocks https://patreon.com/paddockpasspodcast We have merch! Get your t-shirts, caps, hoodies and more here: https://paddockpasspodcast.com/shop

Host: Allan NewsomeRunning time: 0:31:14 Even in a town where the biggest crime might be a misplaced pickle jar, love found its way into Mayberry's gentle rhythms. From puppy crushes to long-term romances, the show wove sweetness into its most memorable plots. One of the earliest and most charming arcs of affection comes from young […]

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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Arctic Valentine's Adventure: Snowmen, Bears & Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-11-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel vasto silenzio dell'Artico, il sole d'inverno splendeva sul bianco deserto di neve.En: In the vast silence of the Arctic, the winter sun shone on the white desert of snow.It: Luca, con un cuore pieno di romanticismo e speranza, aveva una missione: costruire il perfetto pupazzo di neve per San Valentino.En: Luca, with a heart full of romance and hope, had a mission: to build the perfect snowman for Valentine's Day.It: Chiara e Alessandro, i suoi fedeli compagni, lo accompagnavano in questa impresa.En: Chiara and Alessandro, his faithful companions, were accompanying him on this endeavor.It: "Guarda quant'è bella questa distesa," disse Chiara, scettica ma entusiasta di supportare Luca.En: "Look at how beautiful this expanse is," said Chiara, skeptical but enthusiastic about supporting Luca.It: "Sì, sì, la neve è bella," scherzò Alessandro, sgranando gli occhi.En: "Yes, yes, the snow is beautiful," joked Alessandro, widening his eyes.It: "Ma è troppo soffice, sembra zucchero a velo!"En: "But it's too soft, it looks like powdered sugar!"It: Luca annuì, deciso.En: Luca nodded, determined.It: Nonostante la neve fosse troppo polverosa per formare un pupazzo di neve adeguato, la sua determinazione non vacillava.En: Despite the snow being too powdery to form an adequate snowman, his determination did not waver.It: Cominciarono a lavorare, ma ogni tentativo falliva miseramente.En: They began to work, but every attempt failed miserably.It: La neve si sgretolava tra le loro mani.En: The snow crumbled in their hands.It: All'improvviso, un suono insolito.En: Suddenly, an unusual sound.It: Un orso polare, curioso e senza timore, apparve a pochi metri da loro.En: A polar bear, curious and fearless, appeared just a few meters from them.It: Alessandro si mise subito a scherzare, facendo finta di conversare con l'orso.En: Alessandro immediately started joking, pretending to converse with the bear.It: "Amico peloso," esclamò, "cerchiamo di fare un pupazzo, non hai visto niente di speciale!"En: "Furry friend," he exclaimed, "we're trying to make a snowman, you haven't seen anything special!"It: Luca guardava preoccupato, ma Chiara sapeva che Alessandro stava solo cercando di alleggerire la tensione.En: Luca watched worriedly, but Chiara knew that Alessandro was just trying to lighten the tension.It: "Luca, proviamo a prendere un po' di neve lì, sotto quello sporgenza," suggerì Chiara, indicando un'area più riparata.En: "Luca, let's try to get some snow over there, under that ledge," suggested Chiara, pointing to a more sheltered area.It: Mentre Alessandro divertiva l'orso con movimenti strani e vocalizzi ridicoli, Luca e Chiara raccolsero la neve più umida e cominciarono a formare, pezzo per pezzo, il pupazzo traballante.En: While Alessandro entertained the bear with strange movements and ridiculous vocalizations, Luca and Chiara gathered the more humid snow and began to form, piece by piece, the wobbly snowman.It: Finalmente, dopo pochi minuti di lavoro intenso, Luca riuscì a completare il suo progetto.En: Finally, after a few minutes of intense work, Luca managed to complete his project.It: Ma proprio nel momento in cui sembrava che ce l'avessero fatta, il curioso orso spinse il pupazzo come se volesse partecipare al gioco.En: But just at the moment when it seemed they had succeeded, the curious bear nudged the snowman as if wanting to join in the game.It: Il pupazzo crollò su se stesso, sfaldato dalla leggera ma decisa spinta dell'orso.En: The snowman collapsed on itself, dismantled by the bear's gentle yet decisive push.It: Invece di arrabbiarsi, Luca scoppiò a ridere insieme a Chiara e Alessandro.En: Instead of getting angry, Luca burst out laughing along with Chiara and Alessandro.It: Luca capì allora che la perfezione non era tutto.En: Luca realized then that perfection wasn't everything.It: L'importante era stato il sorriso di Chiara e il divertimento con Alessandro, e questo San Valentino sarebbe stato indimenticabile.En: The important thing had been Chiara's smile and the fun with Alessandro, and this Valentine's Day would be unforgettable.It: Scattarono una foto insieme al caos della neve e con il curioso orso sullo sfondo, un ricordo perfetto di un giorno speciale.En: They took a photo together with the snow chaos and the curious bear in the background, a perfect memory of a special day.It: Con il cuore leggero e il sorriso stampato sul viso, Luca realizzò che l'imperfezione, l'amicizia e le risate erano molto più preziosi del pupazzo di neve ideale.En: With a light heart and a smile on his face, Luca realized that imperfection, friendship, and laughter were much more precious than the ideal snowman.It: E questo, pensava, era il regalo perfetto per Chiara in quel luogo gelido e magico.En: And this, he thought, was the perfect gift for Chiara in that cold and magical place. 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Daily Dad Jokes (11 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Onegodoneloveoneway, TheRealRockyRococo, andersonfmly, VERBERD, Gattica97, PaleoGamer, madazzahatter, Ynotasub, andersonfmly, iShitSkittles, Masselein, Unknownableboy, max69well, ilikesidehugs, Masselein, Magikarpus_Maximus, Seahawks1991, Chriller1122, EndersGame_Reviewer, AnimatorNr1, Theikos, Ok_Presence36, TheIntrovertedAuthor, Cowboy-RN, Realistic-Twist-3112, UwUpenguin69, berkleysquare, VERBERD, , MeowMixSong, kishenoy, -if-by-whiskey-, Dildog5555, porichoygupto, slartibartfastBB, Frank-Dr3bin, JoeFas, cotswoldboy, eggsinthebaler, VERBERD, VERBERD, Lakupiippuen, Jester57, Make_the_music_stop, OctoberFire1, danielsoft1, HovercraftItchy3517, karatebhoy, berkleysquare, Ok_Fun_1974, wrongleveeeeeeer, Jweeks123, PsilocinKing, tlbs101, ourstupidearth, Cowboy-RN, PopeSpringsEternal, TheActualJonesy Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Message by Doug Bunnell, recorded live February 8, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Scripture read by Efton Park.LaughterNothing is too wonderful for the Lord!What might the three visitors represent in this passage?What does Sarah's laughter reveal about her faith and experience?How does this passage deepen our understanding of God's faithfulness to His promises?What promises of God are hardest for you to trust right now?What encouragement does this passage give to those waiting on God's promises?Genesis 18:1-15 1The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. 2 He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them and bowed down to the ground. 3 He said, “My lord, if I find favor with you, do not pass by your servant. 4 Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. 5 Let me bring a little bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on—since you have come to your servant.” So they said, “Do as you have said.” 6 And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah and said, “Make ready quickly three measures of choice flour, knead it, and make cakes.” 7 Abraham ran to the herd and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to the servant, who hastened to prepare it. 8 Then he took curds and milk and the calf that he had prepared and set it before them, and he stood by them under the tree while they ate.9 They said to him, “Where is your wife Sarah?” And he said, “There, in the tent.” 10 Then one said, “I will surely return to you in due season, and your wife Sarah shall have a son.” And Sarah was listening at the tent entrance behind him. 11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. 12 So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, “After I have grown old, and my husband is old, shall I be fruitful?” 13 The Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old?' 14 Is anything too wonderful for the Lord? At the set time I will return to you, in due season, and Sarah shall have a son.” 15 But Sarah denied, saying, “I did not laugh,” for she was afraid. He said, “Yes, you did laugh."

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unexpected Laughter: A Spontaneous Valentin-nap Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-10-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Valentin-nap reggelén Zoltán és Borbála készen álltak egy különleges kalandra.En: On the morning of Valentin-nap, Zoltán and Borbála were ready for a special adventure.Hu: A hideg tél ellenére a gyógyfürdőbe indultak, hogy elmeneküljenek a budapesti városi élet zajától.En: Despite the cold winter, they set off for the spa, to escape the noise of city life in Budapest.Hu: Zoltán azt tervezte, hogy a hőforrások bölcsességével és nyugalmával kápráztatja el Borbálát.En: Zoltán planned to dazzle Borbála with the wisdom and tranquility of the hot springs.Hu: Ahogy beléptek a termálfürdő mesébe illő területére, a hely misztikuma szinte magával ragadta őket.En: As they entered the fairy-tale-like area of the thermal bath, the mystique of the place almost captivated them.Hu: A levegőben gőz úszott, ami táncolt a fényben, és a víz ásványi anyagainak illata töltötte be a teret.En: Steam floated in the air, dancing in the light, and the scent of the water's minerals filled the space.Hu: Zoltán büszkén vezetett Borbálát a fürdők között, próbálva helyi szakértőként tetszelegni.En: Zoltán proudly guided Borbála between the baths, trying to pose as a local expert.Hu: Borbála mosolya azt jelezte, hogy élvezi az élményt.En: Borbála's smile indicated that she was enjoying the experience.Hu: Ahogy elértek az egyik medencéhez, egy csoport idős ember nyújtózkodott és mosolygott egymásra.En: When they reached one of the pools, a group of elderly people stretched and smiled at each other.Hu: Zoltán biztos volt benne, hogy ez a tökéletes hely a pihenésre, így bátorítóan intett Borbálának, és beléptek a meleg vízbe.En: Zoltán was sure this was the perfect place to relax, so he encouragingly waved Borbála over, and they entered the warm water.Hu: Azonban hamarosan rájöttek, hogy egy senior aqua aerobic órába csöppentek, de Zoltán elővette a legjobb színészi képességeit és úgy tett, mintha ez a része lett volna az eredeti tervnek.En: However, they soon realized they had stumbled into a senior aqua aerobics class, but Zoltán drew on his best acting skills and pretended this was part of the original plan.Hu: Az oktató, Marika néni, energikusan kezdte az órát.En: The instructor, Marika néni, energetically started the class.Hu: Zoltán szerette volna követni a mozgást, de alig tudta tartani a lépést.En: Zoltán wanted to follow the movements but could hardly keep up.Hu: A helyzet még mókásabbá vált, amikor Marika néni Zoltánt kérte fel egy bemutatóra.En: The situation became even more amusing when Marika néni asked Zoltán to demonstrate.Hu: Zoltán, aki igyekezett hősiesen helyt állni, ügyetlenkedve próbált meg két úszókötelet egyensúlyozni, ami nevetésbe fulladt az egész csoport részéről, Borbálát is beleértve.En: Striving to be a hero, Zoltán clumsily tried to balance two swim noodles, which plunged the entire group, including Borbála, into laughter.Hu: A vízből csorgó nevetés olyan fertőző volt, hogy Zoltán maga is elnevette magát.En: The laughter flowing from the water was so infectious that Zoltán himself started to laugh.Hu: Végül feladta a látszatot, és olyan őszintén nevetett, amilyen csak egy baklövés után lehet.En: Eventually, he gave up the pretense and laughed as honestly as one can after a blunder.Hu: Marika néni tapsolt, és az egész csoport követte példáját.En: Marika néni clapped, and the whole group followed her example.Hu: Az idős néni sokatmondó tekintettel bólintott, mintha azt mondaná: „Emlékezz, a legjobb tervek a véletlenekből születnek.En: The elderly lady nodded knowingly, as if to say: "Remember, the best plans are born from accidents."Hu: ”A óra végén Zoltán félénken bevallotta Borbálának a hibáját.En: At the end of the class, Zoltán shyly confessed his mistake to Borbála.Hu: Borbála hajolt hozzá, és mosolyogva azt mondta: "Néha a legjobb Valentin-napi ajándék a spontán szórakozás.En: Leaning towards him, Borbála smiled and said, "Sometimes the best Valentin-nap gift is spontaneous fun."Hu: " Zoltán ekkor megértette, hogy nem kell mindig tökéletesnek lennie, és Borbála, humorával, segített neki lazítani.En: Zoltán then realized that he didn't always need to be perfect, and Borbála, with her humor, helped him to relax.Hu: Ez a Valentin-nap különleges emlék maradt számukra.En: This Valentin-nap remained a special memory for them.Hu: A termálfürdő, a gőz és a nevetés hangja egy örökre szóló ajándék lett.En: The thermal bath, the steam, and the sound of laughter became a gift that would last a lifetime. Vocabulary Words:despite: ellenéretranquility: nyugalomdazzle: kápráztatmystique: misztikumcaptivated: magával ragadtaminerals: ásványi anyagokpose: tetszelegnielderly: időspretended: úgy tettenergetically: energikusanbalance: egyensúlyozniinfectious: fertőzőblunder: baklövésclapped: tapsoltspontaneous: spontánconfessed: bevallottapretense: látszathero: hősiwarm: melegbroadly: szélesenwisdom: bölcsességlocal expert: helyi szakértőguided: vezetettstretched: nyújtózkodottencouragingly: bátorítóancarefree: gondtalanamusing: mókásdemonstrate: bemutatónodded: bólintottleaning: hajolt

Daily Dad Jokes (10 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: madazzahatter, mikethelabguy, petestein1, marakchuja, Bobbr23, Ok-Antelope-830, , Roivas14, astrosmash77, Durty_Rick_Sanchez, MuricaFuckYeah1776, Masselein, jackasspenguin, DiscordantScorpion_1 Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Text us, We would love to her from YOU!What if laughter isn't a break from healing… but part of the healing itself?In this uplifting and surprisingly practical conversation, Dr. Sandra Marie welcomes intuitive reader and teacher Melissa Abell to explore how humor, play, and spiritual lightness help regulate the body, restore perspective, and reconnect us with a sense of safety.While so much growth work focuses on effort, processing, and fixing what's wrong, Melissa opens another doorway, one available in ordinary moments, shared smiles, absurd mishaps, and even deliberate practice.Together they bridge neuroscience, trauma recovery, intuitive guidance, and lived experience to ask:

The deal isn't closed by force; it's closed by clarity. Most of you are white-knuckling the steering wheel of your career, praying the upholstery doesn't rip before you hit your Q4 numbers. You're treating your discovery calls like a tactical extraction and your nervous system like a rented mule. It's high-friction, low-resonance, and frankly, it's a waste of your biological bandwidth. We sat down with Kevin Hubschmann, the founder of Laugh Dot Events, to discuss why your "professional" persona is actually a bottleneck for your ROI. Kevin transitioned from selling enterprise SaaS to what he calls "LaaS" (Laughter as a Service). But this isn't about telling jokes in the breakroom. This is about Human Physics. It's about using the mechanics of improv to regulate your state, navigate high-stakes environments, and stop being a "JV" version of yourself. When you operate with less internal friction, the market responds. Key Insights for the Coherent Leader: "F*** Your Good Idea": In improv and enterprise sales, your attachment to your own "brilliant" next line is a parasite. It eats your capacity to listen. Kevin highlights that true leverage comes from abandoning your script to meet the resonance of the room. Stop interrupting the flow to deliver a pitch the client didn't ask for. The Identity Tax: Most professionals suffer from a split-personality deficit—a "9-to-5" robot and a "5-to-9" human. This internal dissonance is a massive energy leak. Kevin's "unlock" happened when a mentor gave him permission to stop being a "Salesman" and start being himself. Authenticity isn't a soft skill; it's a regulation strategy. The Corporate Simulation: We all use the same twenty buzzwords—"circle back," "synergy," "alignment"—to mask the fact that we're stressed. Acknowledging the absurdity of the corporate vernacular reduces the collective pressure in the room. Laughter is the fastest way to reset a dysregulated team and restore cognitive bandwidth. Strategic Empathy as Leverage: Enterprise deals aren't won by "crushing" the opposition. They are won by making your champion a rockstar. Kevin's approach focuses on finding the right budget—shifting from a "tactical" spend to a "strategic" investment—by reading the human physics of the organization. The Shift: Stop trying to override your biology with more caffeine and louder presentations. Regulation is the new competitive advantage. Kevin's work proves that when you lean into levity and presence, you aren't just "having fun"—you are increasing your capacity to handle complexity. You are becoming the eye of the storm. If your team is currently vibrating at a frequency of pure anxiety, it's time to recalibrate. Operate with less friction. The results will follow the resonance. If your team is vibrating with unnecessary friction, Kevin is the eye of the storm you need. Get your offsite sorted before the wheels fall off. Navigate over to https://laughrx.laugh.events and fix your culture before it breaks you.

Life is filled with both celebration and sorrow — laughter and tears. In Genesis 21, we see how God uses every season to shape our faith and prepare us for what's ahead. This chapter shows us that joy doesn't cancel hardship, and hardship doesn't mean God has left us. Through fulfilled promises, painful decisions, wilderness […]

Daily Dad Jokes (09 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Masselein, Hayasdan2020, headexpl0dy, in_kent, False_Ad_555, False_Ad_555, N0thisisPatrick2019, CourtofTalons, CuthbertDibbleNGrub, twentydoors, subsailor1968, Dididolb, _tony_lewis, , _tony_lewis, allnameswereusedup, Sea_Economics1032, ASK_ABT_MY_USERNAME, Cheffie43, S0biepan, Healthy_Ladder_6198 Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me, Savy for Episode 1 of Season 17, with Bunny Tanaka – Voices of Change & and our Mindful Moment with Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach! We're here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we're here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"From this Episode:Voices of Change - Hosted by Bunny Tanaka - Through storytelling and expert insights, this podcast aims to inspire action and meaningful dialogue around key issues affecting our local communityBianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their livesOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

Pastor Bart and Director of Outreach Devona give some additional thoughts on the sermon, "Son of Laughter" given at WCPC on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Watch the sermon Listen to the sermon

Welcome to the interview podcast providing an inside scoop on comedy scenes across the globe. We are dedicated to speaking with the true mavericks of the comedy world.In this episode, join acclaimed comedian Dane Baptiste for an unfiltered look at his journey, from his humble beginnings to conquering the Edinburgh Fringe. Dane dives deep into the harsh realities of the comedy industry, the hurdles of creating a Black sitcom, and the nuances of racism in the UK versus the USA.From navigating "cancel culture" to the raw truth about fame and ego, Baptiste explores why comedy remains the ultimate tool for explaining culture and speaking truth to power.Episode Timestamps:[[01:28]] My humble beginnings in comedy [[07:04]][[04:46]] TikTok culture and its impact on society [[07:00]][[10:11]] The challenges of starting a comedy journey [[13:53]][[14:10]] Creating a Black sitcom on a micro-budget [[19:59]][[19:59]] Conquering the Edinburgh Fringe with limited resources [[25:32]][[25:32]] Ego and the comedy industry [[27:05]][[27:09]] The truth about comedy promoters and critics [[29:19]][[35:12]] Validation and navigating "BS" in the comedy space [[40:11]][[41:37]] Comparing racism in the UK and the USA [[46:31]][[47:00]] Cheap race jokes and the "blame game" [[01:01:20]][[01:02:37]] The power of comedy [[01:04:05]][[01:08:00]] Why most people don't want to tell the truth to rock the boat [[01:15:00]][[01:15:37]] My role as an observational comedian [[01:17:17]][[01:17:27]] Life advice, cancellation, and the rarity of being heard [[01:20:00]][[01:22:00]] Survival advice for being "cancelled" [[01:30:00]]Connect with Dane Baptiste:Official Website: danebaptiste.co.ukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DaneBaptisteComedyLinktree: https://linktr.ee/DaneBaptistePodcast: https://shorturl.at/SWnXeComing Soon: Citizen DaneFollow & Support This Podcast:YouTube: https://bit.ly/41LWDAqSpotify: spoti.fiSpotify:https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/3LEkr3ESupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise#danebaptiste #comedypodcast #cancelculture #standupcomedy #britishcomedy #edinburghfringe #blackbritishcomedy #comedyindustry #socialcommentary #ukvsusa #thecomediansparadise #podcastinterview

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Daily Dad Jokes (08 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: wholemealbrad, SlappyPappy99, Vaquero-SASS, cybeaux, External_Side_7063, I_fap_2_walls, hoosyourdaddyo, MaineDood, MaineDood, Slowloris81, T33NW01F, SlappyPappy99, _tony_lewis, , Realistic-Twist-3112, berkleysquare, ProfessorCarbon, rashnal, DenisMcK Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (08 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: _tony_lewis, bryanBr, Sensitive_Double8652, _tony_lewis, TomahawkA5, TomahawkA5, Mysterious-Diet9187, wholemealbrad, onejay212, Civil_Detective186, 1LuckyTexan, EdWinches, NabrenX, , wholemealbrad, Seeyalaterelevator, Masselein, houndoom92, Professional_Ease307, Masselein, Longjumping_Glass157 Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (08 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Tucker_the_Nerd, 808gecko808, pantteri93, Fukface_Von_Clwnstik, k_woz1978, Left-Distribution-13, andersonfmly, ilikesidehugs, OG-Kushi, porichoygupto, berkleysquare, we_are_sex_bobomb, Repulsive_Factor_806, iShitSkittles, HellsJuggernaut, berkleysquare, Physical-Diamond-824, _-reddit-, LosBruun, MrInfinitumEnd, thomasbrakeline, EndersGame_Reviewer, VERBERD, ExtraSure, andersonfmly, Ortheas, Priyo-12, TheSquidgster, OneSidedDice, porichoygupto, twentyninewoodchucks, nimkiw, 8675309ice, incredibleinkpen, DestroyatronMk8, megamoze, RKO-Cutter, boukalele, Hitler_the_Painter, madazzahatter, Matsuri3-0, porichoygupto, wmyspr, , madazzahatter, buckeyespud, madazzahatter, trevor557, acidiola, Conviction666, porichoygupto, Brucemoose1, MrYellowfield, porichoygupto, Prototype273, porichoygupto, kgangadhar, madazzahatter, porichoygupto, devildance3, porichoygupto, porichoygupto, LordCinko, porichoygupto, madazzahatter, MarcoDanielRebelo, JachaelMickson, my__socrates__note, glidaa, Decided-2-Try, EdWinches, andyadderall, 8bitPete, PatienceandFortitude, Healthy_Ladder_6198, xiaodaireddit, anon1292023, impiousPunster, Slowloris81, MistakesTasteGreat, thealmightymiranda, Gruntyman117, Delgeski, HellaMajestic, BeeAndPippin, RowanFoxfire, iamapizza, Perrin42, guavawater Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two cataclysmic events have shaped Dr Lucy Hone’s relationship with grief, and resilience.

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Daily Dad Jokes (07 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: berkleysquare, EndersGame_Reviewer, Masselein, Masselein, Vaquero-SASS, Vaquero-SASS, MaineDood, VordovKolnir, giddster, qixxttxl, aelbaum, lildrake0228, Joel_Boyens, , jackbequikk, jackbequikk, jstein916, nigra1, CyberSpork, Ascott1963 Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (06 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Left-Distribution-13, unlucky_genius, Minnieme2011, kajo08, ciaMan81, kickypie, thomasbrakeline, ladycowbell, incredibleinkpen, Equivalent-Economy80, bigstick713, SloppyPornLover, DoomRulz, professorf, Masselein, genxfrom66, tattootom77, , genxfrom66, Vitmal, GodsPetPenguin, cwiersma26, tvkyle, drolicheck, ImNotDareDvl, Rossum81, elSnorkden, Itsuka-Detsukika, LinkSkywalker14, memethetics, MrSpanky1193, adez23, PomPom1990, Th3Element05, gay_is_gay, h8speech Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (06 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Red-Beaulieu, Vaquero-SASS, SlappyPappy99, TooOldToBePunk, k_woz1978, DENelson83, _tony_lewis, Joel_Boyens, _tony_lewis, _tony_lewis, Intelligent-Bet2260, Coralthesequel, Longjumping_Glass157, , genxfrom66, Ok_Hovercraft_1690, devildance3, BlueOne303a, houndoom92, gssap Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you wonder about your past lives and how they might be impacting your life today? That's what the Akashic Records are all about and my guest, Mary Madeiras explains everything beautifully. Mary is an Advanced Akashic Records Practitioner, author, and three-time Emmy award-winning television director. Yes, that combination is as interesting as it sounds. Her background provides a rare way of translating big spiritual ideas into language that makes sense. What Are the Akashic Records? Mary explains the Akashic Records in a way that people immediately get. They're not some distant cosmic filing system reserved for mystics. The Records are a source of insight connected to your soul and higher awareness. Everything you have done in the past, are doing today, and possibly may do in the future can be found in one place. Don't go to the Akashic Records to collect past-life trivia or dramatic stories to entertain yourself. This information or resource is meant for understanding patterns, gaining clarity on issues happening now, and most of all, remembering who you are. What surprises many people is how practical working with the Records can be. Clear answers are often found about questions regarding relationships, work, creativity, or your direction in life. These are all ideal queries for the Akashic Library. For Mary, accessing the Records feels less like a solemn ritual. Her experience shows up more like stepping into a curious, open conversation with a wiser part of herself. She's encountered many wonderful revelations for her clients as well. How the Records Appear People often expect the Akashic Records to appear as a grand inner vision. You might see an ancient massive library filled with an endless sea of books. That image works beautifully for me and many others. However, Mary's experience is very different. In fact, she doesn't see a library at all. Instead, the information she receives comes through as a strong sense of knowing. Mary calls these impressions quantum visuals, meaning they aren't pictures so much as complete ideas that arrive fully formed. Imagine a block of information downloading to your intuitive brain. Officially, this is called claircognizance or knowing. Mary doesn't access her imagination or memory. The knowledge appears clear and direct in her mind, like it was brought there all at once. Over time, Mary learned to trust her intuition. She uses all of the “clairs” including listening, sensing, feeling, and knowing. This broader intuitive process allows the records to communicate in whatever way works best for each practitioner. It's a relief for many people to hear that there's no single right way to work with the Akashic. You don't need dramatic inner movies or to hear voices to do this intuitive work. The message always matters more than the method of delivery. Past Lives Without the Drama The Akashic Records can reveal past lives, but not always the way you might expect. These stories aren't about the details of a life, but more about context. Past-life information tends to surface when it helps explain something puzzling that's happening now. Clients can learn about roles they once held, themes that keep repeating, or relationships that feel strangely familiar. I asked Mary if it was like the soap operas and we laughed! However, the valuable insights aren't in the story itself. The information helps people understand their current choices, fears, and strengths. When viewed this way, past lives stop feeling abstract or like a curiosity. Your previous incarnations become a tool for insight, healing, and personal growth. Get the Ego Out of the Way One of the most important parts of Mary's work is learning how to step aside mentally and emotionally. She does this by consciously setting her ego aside before opening the records. Imagine that she tells her ego to take a seat in the corner and be quiet. This matters because opinions, assumptions, and personal filters can easily distort intuitive information. By releasing the need to interpret or judge what comes through, Mary allows the guidance to remain clear. She becomes temporarily incapable of having an opinion during sessions, which is exactly what makes the information so valuable for clients. Fascinating Past Life Stories Some of the most memorable moments in Mary's work come from retelling clues from the Records. One client who is an artist, had visited France and would always cry as she was leaving. She couldn't understand what this was about. Through the Records, Mary discovered a past life in which the client had been apprenticed to a lesser-known painter, who she worked for and then married. She would finish his work for him as part of her job. What made the experience powerful was that it tied her travel to France with being an artist in this life. After doing some research, she figured out which painter she'd been married to. The Akashic reminded her of something old and familiar and connected them to make more sense. The Records Are Within One of Mary's core teachings is that the Akashic Records are within you. You're not separate from them, and the information isn't hidden behind spiritual barriers. Turns out all of this data is part of your own energetic makeup. Across cultures and time periods, different traditions have pointed to this same idea. Edgar Cayce spoke about the records. The Bible refer to a Book of Life. Modern physics talks about fields of information and possibility. These are different languages, but all the same concept. Everything is connected, and your lessons are never truly lost. When you see the Akashic Records this way, they stop feeling mysterious or unreachable. They become something you can trust and access in your own way. A Lighter Way As our conversation came to a close, Mary shared a message that felt especially important and reassuring. Despite how chaotic the world seems right now, you are likely doing better than you think. There's a tendency to believe you need fixing or that you are missing something essential. The records consistently suggest otherwise. Mary encourages people to notice what brings ease and enjoyment into their daily lives. Small moments of pleasure matter. Laughter matters. Feeling connected matters as well as doing what you love. These aren't distractions from spiritual growth – they're a big part of it! Live With Curiosity and Trust live with curiosity and trust The purpose of exploring the Akashic Records is to better understand your life and the lessons you’re learning. When you approach your personal development and spiritual growth with curiosity, your own insights and choices become easier. Decisions feel less pressurized. Mary's work reminds you that wisdom doesn't have to be heavy or dramatic. Sometimes it's simple and even fun. Often, it's waiting for you to stop striving and take the time to simply listen. You can get a Free chapter of Mary’s new book The Akashic Way here. I loved this book! And get the complete book right here! BIO – Mary Madeiras Mary Madeiras is an Advanced Akashic Records Practitioner, author, and three-time Emmy Award-winning television director whose career bridges the worlds of spiritual transformation and broadcast storytelling. She has opened the Akashic Records for individuals and corporations worldwide, offering soul-level guidance, healing, and divine remembrance. Her book, The Akashic Way – Living Through the Lens of the Akashic Records, shares direct transmissions from the Records as a sacred offering for humanity's evolution. Mary's celebrated directing career spans news, talk shows, sports, and seven top-rated daytime dramas—including General Hospital and Another World—earning her three Emmy Awards and a Directors Guild of America Award. Her creative life and spiritual practice now exist in a living collaboration, where divine wisdom informs every story she tells. Website, Social Media, Amazon Website: https://theakashicway.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.madeiras/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAkashicWay/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-madeiras-8b7003b/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Akashic-Way-Living-Through-Records/dp/B0FYMWBTMM The post The Akashic Records – Get Ready for Deep Truth appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

Daily Dad Jokes (05 Feb 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: wholemealbrad, _tony_lewis, _tony_lewis, _tony_lewis, GoodHoney2887, Existing-Leopard-212, Upvoter_NeverDie, devnodegree, Jaisball, Norwester77, Zealousideal-Wave-69, NangaShikari, will17blitz, , Dry-Aioli-6138, in_kent, SlappyPappy99, ProfessorCarbon, ProfessorCarbon Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send a textHello Friends! Welcome back to your favorite Wednesday morning podcast! This time Robbie has started a movement , Jordan is in his feelings? i think? and they both are excited for the Olympics! Thanks for stopping by!Check out Robbie's YouTube Fitness journey!Support the showEmail us @ tidbitzwiththeboyz@gmail.com Tik Tok Instagram Facebook Check out Robbie's YouTube Fitness journey!

Laura Richards spent 33 years married to a narcissist before realizing she was being emotionally abused. Now nine months post-divorce and thriving, Laura shares the painful truth about what emotional abuse looks like from the inside—and why it took so long to recognize. Discover the subtle manipulation tactics that kept her trapped: constant devaluation, gaslighting, lack of empathy during family deaths, and the shocking discovery that her husband was likely grooming her best friend (who he's now engaged to). But more importantly, learn the exact strategies Laura used to heal: journaling, therapy, vulnerability, and finding a tribe of friends who truly support you. This episode breaks down the difference between high confidence and narcissism, explains why narcissists are often "people-pleasers," and offers hope to anyone still trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship. Topics covered: Red flags you might miss in a narcissistic relationship Gaslighting, devaluation, and emotional manipulation tactics Why narcissists lack empathy (especially during grief) The people-pleaser narcissist vs. overt narcissism How to identify healthy vs. unhealthy friendships Journaling as a healing tool Therapy and professional help Using humor to cope and survive Breaking the silence: why community matters Moving forward with hope after divorce High confidence vs. narcissism: understanding the difference Resources mentioned: Laura's Podcast: "That's Where I'm At Podcast" Website: ThatIsWhereImAt.com Amazon Journals: Divorce journals, gratitude journals, and more Available on all podcast platforms and social media Keywords: narcissistic marriage, emotional abuse, gaslighting, narcissist red flags, divorce recovery, narcissistic personality disorder, covert narcissist, emotional manipulation, healing from abuse, toxic relationships, narcissist awareness     Transcript:     

What happens when your child's mental health crisis becomes your entire world and you quietly lose yourself in the process? In this debut episode of Return to Her, a new monthly series on Pleasure in the Pause, host Gabriella Espinosa sits down with lifestyle host and midlife influencer Lizzie Bermudez for an honest conversation about walking through over three years of her daughter's mental health struggles while putting her own life completely on hold.Lizzie shares what it felt like to be her daughter's primary caretaker in survival mode, how she navigated the isolation and stigma surrounding mental health, and the turning point when she finally realized the best thing she could do for her daughter was take care of herself. This is a powerful story about caregiving, crisis, and the slow, messy, beautiful journey of coming home to yourself again.Lizzie is a lifestyle host, podcaster and midlife influencer. She helps women embrace the "middle ages" by sharing tips, tricks, and interviews about looking and feeling your best when it comes to midlife, menopause and empty nesting. Lizzie B's audience knows she doesn't take herself too seriously, and viewers love following her entertaining behind-the-scenes stories on Instagram and TikTok.  Lizzie also spent 20-plus years as an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist and host. During that time, she interviewed everyone from celebrities to CEOs to presidents and developed the skills of storytelling and engaging viewers.  If you ask Lizzie her favorite thing about switching from traditional media to digital, she'll proudly tell you she can say just about whatever the eff she wants and no longer needs a full face of makeup to go on camera.Highlights from our discussion include:When your child struggles with mental health, the isolation is overwhelming. People don't know what to say, so they say nothing.DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) gave her family tools and a shared language to navigate emotional regulation and crisis.Learning that two things can be true at once expanded her capacity to hold conflicting emotions without judgment.Coming home to herself feels like lightness. Waking up smiling again, cortisol releasing, opening to friendships after years of isolation.Laughter was medicine. Even in the darkest days, finding one thing to laugh about each day became a survival tool.If you're in the thick of caregiving and losing yourself, if you're slowly coming back, or if you're still figuring it out—this conversation reminds you that returning to yourself is always possible. Listen now and discover that even after the most intense seasons, lightness and joy can return.CONNECT WITH LIZZIE BERMUDEZ:TikTokInstagramCONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella!  Celebrate Valentine's Week with the Oooh Palm Massager giveaway from OBO, created for midlife bodies. Leave a review for Pleasure in the Pause, screenshot it, and DM @gabriellaespinosa on Instagram to enter. Full episodes on YouTube. The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sunflowers and Laughter: A Kite's Lesson on Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El cel era d'un blau cruixent aquell matí d'hivern, esquitxat només here i allà per petits núvols com flocs de cotó.En: The sky was a crisp blue that winter morning, speckled here and there with small clouds like cotton tufts.Ca: Els gira-sols, tot i que apagats pel fred, s'alçaven majestuosament a la campanya catalana, creant un paisatge ple de serenitat.En: The sunflowers, though wilted by the cold, stood majestically in the campanya catalana, creating a landscape full of serenity.Ca: Jordí, amb un entusiasme que surava sobre les gelades terres, estava a punt de fer una demostració memorable per als seus amics, Marta i Pere.En: Jordi, with enthusiasm that drifted over the frosty land, was about to put on a memorable demonstration for his friends, Marta and Pere.Ca: "Avui veureu un gran espectacle!", va proclamar Jordi amb orgull, mostrant-los la seva cometa casolana feta de diaris vells i cordill.En: "Today you'll see a great show!" proclaimed Jordi proudly, showing them his homemade kite made from old newspapers and string.Ca: Marta li va somriure, encantada pel seu esperit optimista, mentre Pere aixecava una cella escèptica.En: Marta smiled at him, charmed by his optimistic spirit, while Pere raised a skeptical eyebrow.Ca: "És cometa això?", va dir Pere, mirant les puntes desiguals del paper.En: "Is that a kite?" asked Pere, looking at the uneven edges of the paper.Ca: "T'has passat tot el matí fent-la?". Jordi va assentir amb un somriure ferm que no es deixava desanimar.En: "Did you spend all morning making it?" Jordi nodded with a steady smile that wouldn't be discouraged.Ca: Va ser així com els tres amics es van endinsar camp a través, ignorant la frescor que els feia enrogir les galtes.En: And so, the three friends set off across the field, ignoring the chill that made their cheeks blush.Ca: Jordi va estirar el cordill i, amb un gest dramàtic, va deixar anar la cometa.En: Jordi pulled on the string and, with a dramatic gesture, let the kite go.Ca: Per un moment, els diaris es van enlairar amb una gràcia inusual, sostenint-se al aire.En: For a moment, the newspapers lifted with unusual grace, holding in the air.Ca: Però poc després, el vent capritxós va començar a girar-la en cercles descontrolats.En: But soon after, the fickle wind began to spin it in uncontrollable circles.Ca: Marta va començar a riure, amb la rialla ressonant per tot el camp.En: Marta started to laugh, her laughter echoing throughout the field.Ca: Pere, que en un principi estava a punt de dir "ja ho sabia", va acabar rient-se també, encomanat per la diversió sense malicia de la seva amiga.En: Pere, who was initially about to say "I knew it," ended up laughing as well, infected by his friend's harmless amusement.Ca: Jordi, veient la cometa ballar sense rumb, va unir-se a les rialles.En: Jordi, seeing the kite dance aimlessly, joined in the laughter.Ca: La cometa, finalment, va perdre guerra contra el vent, aterrant suaument entre els gira-sols.En: The kite finally lost its battle against the wind, landing gently among the sunflowers.Ca: Jordi va córrer a buscar-la, sense deixar de somriure.En: Jordi ran to retrieve it, still smiling.Ca: "Bé, potser no volava gaire bé, però encara és útil", va dir.En: "Well, maybe it didn't fly so well, but it's still useful," he said.Ca: Amb aquest pensament, van col·locar-la com a fons per a un impromptu pícnic.En: With this thought, they set it up as a backdrop for an impromptu picnic.Ca: Els tres companys es van seure sobre les flors seques, gaudint del so del vent entre els gira-sols i el caliu de l'amistat.En: The three friends sat on the dry flowers, enjoying the sound of the wind through the sunflowers and the warmth of friendship.Ca: Jordi es va adonar que, a vegades, era més important el viatge i amb qui el feia, que no pas la destinació final.En: Jordi realized that sometimes, the journey and who you made it with were more important than the final destination.Ca: I així, encara que la cometa no havia sigut perfectament aerodinàmica, havia aconseguit fer-los riure, que era, en el fons, el millor èxit possible.En: And so, even though the kite hadn't been perfectly aerodynamic, it had succeeded in making them laugh, which was, ultimately, the best success possible.Ca: I com el sol anava baixant, Jordi va entendre que impressionar als amics no sempre necessitava de perfecció, sinó simplement de moments compartits, rics en rialles i compassió.En: As the sun began to set, Jordi understood that impressing friends didn't always require perfection, just shared moments, rich in laughter and compassion. Vocabulary Words:the sky: el celcrisp: cruixentto speckle: esquitxarcotton tuft: floc de cotówilted: apagatthe landscape: el paisatgeserenity: serenitatenthusiasm: entusiasmeto drift: surarfrosty: geladathe demonstration: la demostracióhomemade: casolanaskeptical: escèpticuneven: desigualto blush: enrogira gesture: un gestgrace: gràciafickle: capritxósto spin: girarto echo: ressonarharmless: sense malíciaaimlessly: sense rumbthe battle: la guerrathe backdrop: el fonsthe impromptu: l'impromptuwarmth: caliuaerodynamic: aerodinàmicto impress: impressionarperfection: perfecciócompassion: compassió

For decades, Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s music went virtually unnoticed. Beginning in 1970, he released records that crossed folk, R&B, electronic music, and other genres, always seeking new territory. That changed in 2017, when his 1986 album Keyboard Fantasies was rediscovered, ushering in renewed interest in his work. Since then, Glenn—who came out as a trans man in 2002—has toured and released new music for a growing, devoted audience. In 2024, however, he was diagnosed with dementia. While at first they thought this would be the end of his performing career, Glenn and his wife, Elizabeth Copeland, are returning to play a short run of Canadian dates and releasing a new album, Laughter in Summer, on Feb. 6 via Transgressive Records. KEXP’s Dusty Henry speaks with the couple about returning to music in the face of Glenn’s diagnosis, the purpose and power of their work, and the love that binds them together. “I always considered that the music that I ‘wrote’ was sent to me from a higher source,” Glenn says. “You can't do that if you don't work at your craft, whatever it is. But if you do, and there's something special about what you're doing, then you're going to get sent some amazing stuff.” Photo credit: Wade MuirSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Hubschmann from Laugh.Events joins us this week to explore the power of laughter in the workplace. He works with organizations to bring professional performers and facilitators into corporate settings to support professional development, team building, active listening, communication, and more. Together, Dave and Kevin discuss how humor can strengthen culture, boost engagement, and help teams connect more authentically at work.

In October 1982, journalist Lester Kinsolving asked the White House press secretary about a mysterious disease that had already killed hundreds of Americans. The response? Laughter. For years, as the death toll climbed into the tens of thousands, President Ronald Reagan said nothing. His administration did less. This is the story of what happens when a government decides some lives don't matter—and the activists, doctors, and ordinary people who refused to let their community die in silence.