Podcasts about Laughter

Fluent Fiction - Italian: The Winter Heat: A Roastery's Spicy Blend of Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nell'antico villaggio di Borgo Serena, c'era una torrefazione di caffè che emanava un profumo invitante di chicchi appena tostati.En: In the ancient village of Borgo Serena, there was a coffee roastery that emitted an inviting aroma of freshly roasted beans.It: Era una giornata di fine inverno, e il freddo pungente esterno faceva apprezzare ancora di più il calore accogliente del locale.En: It was a late winter day, and the biting cold outside made the welcoming warmth of the place even more appreciated.It: Luca, un barista appassionato ma un po' distratto, stava sistemando gli ultimi dettagli del bar quando Giulia, una ragazza dai capelli ricci e un sorriso contagioso, entrò nel locale.En: Luca, a passionate but somewhat distracted barista, was tidying up the final details of the bar when Giulia, a girl with curly hair and a contagious smile, entered the shop.It: Giulia veniva spesso alla torrefazione.En: Giulia often came to the roastery.It: Le piaceva provare nuove miscele e Luca aveva notato nei suoi occhi una curiosità speciale.En: She liked trying new blends, and Luca had noticed a special curiosity in her eyes.It: Sentiva sempre il bisogno di stupirla.En: He always felt the need to impress her.It: Marco, il collega di Luca, era più pragmatica e spesso osservava con cautela le idee avventurose di Luca.En: Marco, Luca's colleague, was more pragmatic and often watched Luca's adventurous ideas with caution.It: Quel giorno, Luca aveva deciso di creare una miscela speciale in onore di Giulia.En: That day, Luca had decided to create a special blend in honor of Giulia.It: Mentre pensava ad un tocco unico, il suo sguardo cadde su un barattolo di polvere marrone.En: While thinking of a unique touch, his gaze fell on a jar of brown powder.It: "Cannella," pensò, desiderando dare al caffè un aroma dolce.En: "Cinnamon," he thought, wishing to give the coffee a sweet aroma.It: Ma nella fretta di preparare tutto prima dell'arrivo di Giulia, non si accorse che il barattolo era in realtà di polvere di chili.En: But in the rush to prepare everything before Giulia's arrival, he didn't realize that the jar actually contained chili powder.It: Giulia si sedette al solito posto e sorrise mentre Luca si avvicinava con la bevanda fumante.En: Giulia sat in her usual spot and smiled as Luca approached with the steaming drink.It: "Ho preparato una nuova miscela per te," disse Luca con entusiasmo.En: "I prepared a new blend for you," Luca said enthusiastically.It: Giulia, ignara dell'errore, sorseggiò il caffè e immediatamente iniziò a tossire, gli occhi aperti per la sorpresa.En: Giulia, unaware of the mistake, sipped the coffee and immediately started coughing, her eyes wide with surprise.It: Marco, da dietro il bancone, alzò un sopracciglio, mentre cercava di non ridere.En: Marco, from behind the counter, raised an eyebrow as he tried not to laugh.It: "Wow, ha un... calore particolare," disse Giulia cercando di riprendersi.En: "Wow, it has a... particular warmth," Giulia said, trying to recover.It: La situazione cominciò a sembrare comica e Luca, pur imbarazzato, cercò di mantenere la calma.En: The situation began to seem comical, and Luca, though embarrassed, tried to stay calm.It: "Sì, è un nuovo esperimento, il 'Calore dell'Inverno'," provò a dire Luca cercando di assecondare l'accaduto.En: "Yes, it's a new experiment, the 'Winter Heat,'" Luca tried to say, going along with what happened.It: Giulia scoppiò a ridere, e anche Marco si unì a quell'esplosione di risate.En: Giulia burst out laughing, and Marco joined in on the explosion of laughter.It: "Penso che tu abbia scoperto qualcosa di diverso!"En: "I think you've discovered something different!"It: esclamò Giulia, apprezzando l'improvvisazione non intenzionale di Luca.En: exclaimed Giulia, appreciating Luca's unintentional improvisation.It: Marco propose con un sorriso: "Magari potremmo venderlo come miscela speciale per riscaldarsi in inverno."En: Marco suggested with a smile, "Maybe we could sell it as a special blend to warm up in winter."It: E tutti trovarono la cosa ancora più divertente.En: And they all found it even more amusing.It: Alla fine, Luca si rese conto che non aveva bisogno di perfezione per impressionare; la sincerità e il buon umore erano più efficaci.En: In the end, Luca realized he didn't need perfection to impress; sincerity and good humor were more effective.It: Il caffè piccante divenne una storia da raccontare e la piccola torrefazione visse quel giorno un momento di giovialità che i clienti abituali ricordarono per molto tempo.En: The spicy coffee became a story to tell, and the small roastery experienced a moment of joviality that regular customers remembered for a long time.It: Quel pomeriggio, nel calore di risate condivise e nell'aroma denso di caffè, Luca capì che la vera alchimia stava nel cuore e non solo nei chicchi di caffè.En: That afternoon, in the warmth of shared laughter and the rich aroma of coffee, Luca understood that true alchemy lay in the heart and not only in the coffee beans. Vocabulary Words:roastery: la torrefazionebiting cold: il freddo pungentebarista: il baristacurl: il riccioblend: la miscelapragmatic: pragmaticagaze: lo sguardojar: il barattolopowder: la polverecinnamon: la cannellachili: il chilicounter: il banconeeyebrow: il sopracciglioexperiment: l'esperimentocough: la tossemistake: l'erroresincerely: sinceramentealchemy: l'alchimiaadventure: l'avventuraimprovise: l'improvvisazionesteam: il vaporespicy: piccantecuriosity: la curiositàsurprise: la sorpresawarmth: il caloreto impress: impressionareto sip: sorseggiarejoviality: la giovialitàregular: l'abitualeunintentional: non intenzionale

The Vanity of Life Under the Sun Without the Son, Pt. 3The Vanity of Worldly PleasureEcclesiastes 2:1-11 | King's Chapel Live StreamWhat if “living the dream” is not the dream we thought it would be?In Ecclesiastes 2, Solomon sets out to test pleasure. Laughter, possessions, accomplishments, experiences. He holds nothing back. If pleasure could satisfy the human heart, Solomon would have found it. And yet his conclusion is sobering. Under the sun, even the best experiences leave us empty.In this message, we explore the vanity of worldly pleasure and the limits of hedonism. We reflect on how modern ideas of success and the American dream echo Solomon's experiment. No achievement, possession, or experience can fill a heart made for eternity.Scripture reminds us that our hearts are deceitful and restless. God has placed eternity within us, which means we were created for something more than temporary satisfaction. The issue is not that we long too deeply, but that we often pursue too little.True joy is not found in squeezing everything we can out of this world. It is found in glorifying God and enjoying Him forever. When our hearts are rightly ordered, pleasure is no longer ultimate. God is.If you have ever chased something you thought would satisfy you only to find it did not last, this message invites you to consider a deeper and more lasting joy in Christ.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborEcclesiastes 2 sermon, vanity of pleasure, living the dream sermon, biblical view of success, King's Chapel Longwood FL, meaning of life Bible, hedonism and Christianity, joy in God sermon, American dream biblical perspective

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Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Serenity in Laughter: Jin's Unexpected Retreat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-25-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 하얀 눈이 산비탈을 덮고 있는 겨울의 산 속.En: The white snow blankets the slope of the mountain in the winter forest.Ko: 진은 남한산성 근처 영성 수련회에 왔다.En: Jin has come to the Yeongseong Retreat, near Namhansanseong.Ko: 이 수련회는 사람들이 내면의 평화를 찾기 위해 오는 곳이다.En: This retreat is a place where people come to find inner peace.Ko: 고요한 숲 속에서 진은 명상을 하기 위해 눈을 감았다.En: In the tranquil forest, Jin closed his eyes to meditate.Ko: 그가 원하던 평화는 조금이라도 찾아오고 있는 것 같았다.En: It seemed like the peace he was seeking was starting to come to him, at least a little bit.Ko: "흥", 그러나 잔잔한 모든 것을 깰 소리가 있었다.En: "hng," but there was a sound that broke the silence.Ko: 진은 눈을 떠 주변을 살폈다.En: Jin opened his eyes and surveyed his surroundings.Ko: 길잃은 다람쥐가 그를 바라보고 있었다.En: A lost squirrel was staring at him.Ko: 진은 다시 눈을 감고 명상을 시도했다.En: Jin closed his eyes again and attempted to meditate.Ko: 하지만 다람쥐는 여전히 그 자리에 있었다.En: However, the squirrel was still there.Ko: 다람쥐는 마치 진의 명상 자세를 판단하는 듯 했다.En: It seemed as if the squirrel was judging Jin's meditation posture.Ko: 진은 대도시의 바쁜 직장 생활로 지친 날짜가 많았다.En: Jin had many days where he felt exhausted from the busy work life in the big city.Ko: 그는 이번 수련회를 통해 내면의 평화를 찾고 싶었다.En: He wanted to find inner peace through this retreat.Ko: 하지만 다람쥐는 자꾸 그의 집중을 방해했다.En: But the squirrel kept disrupting his concentration.Ko: "정말 신경 쓰이는 녀석이군," 진은 속으로 생각했다.En: "What a distracting little creature," Jin thought to himself.Ko: 시간이 흐르고, 진은 다른 방법을 시도했다.En: As time passed, Jin decided to try another approach.Ko: 다람쥐를 무시하고 명상에 집중하려 했다.En: He tried ignoring the squirrel and focusing on meditating.Ko: 처음엔 다람쥐가 사라졌을지도 모른다고 생각했다.En: At first, he thought the squirrel might have disappeared.Ko: 하지만 다람쥐는 다시 나타났고, 더 가까이에 앉아 있었다.En: But the squirrel reappeared and sat even closer.Ko: 이번엔 다람쥐의 눈이 너무 집중적이었다.En: This time, the squirrel's gaze was too intense.Ko: 결국 진은 참지 못하고 다람쥐에게로 고개를 돌렸다.En: Eventually, Jin couldn't help but turn his head toward the squirrel.Ko: "이봐, 난 여기서 내면의 평화를 찾으려고 하는 중이야!" 그는 외쳤다.En: "Hey, I'm trying to find inner peace here!" he shouted.Ko: 하지만 큰 소리에 놀란 다람쥐는 뛰어올랐고, 진은 갑자기 주변의 얼음을 밟아 뒤로 넘어졌다.En: But startled by the loud noise, the squirrel leaped, and Jin suddenly stepped on some ice and fell backward.Ko: 이 상황은 그가 상상했던 모든 것과 달랐다.En: This was all different from what he had envisioned.Ko: 그는 눈 속에 엉망으로 넘어져 있었다.En: He was sprawled out messily in the snow.Ko: 순간 진은 자신의 모습에 웃음이 났다.En: In that moment, Jin found himself laughing at his predicament.Ko: 도대체 그는 왜 이렇게 심각해졌을까?En: Why had he become so serious?Ko: 그는 자신에게 너무 많은 스트레스를 주고 있었다는 것을 깨달았다.En: He realized he was putting too much stress on himself.Ko: 다람쥐는 돌아봐도 자신을 놀리는 듯한 표정이었다.En: The squirrel, when glanced at, almost seemed to be mocking him.Ko: 진은 웃음을 멈출 수 없었고, 웃으며 그는 그의 마음 속에 오랜만에 진정한 평화를 느꼈다.En: Jin couldn't stop laughing, and with that laughter, he felt true peace within himself for the first time in a long time.Ko: 그날 오후, 진은 더 유연하고 다정한 자세로 명상했다.En: That afternoon, Jin meditated with a more relaxed and gentle demeanor.Ko: 다람쥐는 여전히 주위에 있었지만 이제 그의 친구 같았다.En: The squirrel was still around, but now it felt like a friend.Ko: 진은 다람쥐에게 감사하면서 이번 경험을 가슴에 담았다.En: Jin was grateful for the experience and treasured this lesson in his heart.Ko: 그는 이번 수련회에서 진정한 교훈을 얻었다. 바로 심각해지지 않고 웃음을 통해 평화를 찾는 방법을 말이다.En: He learned a valuable lesson during this retreat: to find peace through laughter rather than taking things too seriously. Vocabulary Words:blankets: 덮고 있는slope: 산비탈retreat: 수련회inner: 내면의tranquil: 고요한surveyed: 살폈다surroundings: 주변lost: 길잃은exhausted: 지친disrupting: 방해했다distracting: 신경 쓰이는intense: 집중적이었다envisioned: 상상했던sprawled: 엉망으로 넘어져predicament: 모습에demeanor: 자세로judging: 판단하는mocking: 놀리는 듯한treasured: 가슴에 담았다concentration: 집중approach: 방법focused: 집중하려startled: 놀란leaped: 뛰어올랐고glanced: 돌아봐도sprawled: 엉망으로 넘어져gaze: 눈burst: 웃음을 터뜨렸다gentle: 다정한valuable: 소중한

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Epstein-related allegations of misconduct in public office stuns the world. He has not been charged with any offence – but is the former Prince's past damaging the Monarchy irreparably? And when will the victims of Epstein and his circle get justice? Plus, as the vindictive Gorton & Denton by-election enters its last few days we talk to Jack Walton of local news site Manchester Mill about the vibe on the ground… and whether it's worse for Labour if the Greens or Matt Goodwin of Reform win.  • Manchester Mill is part of the Mill Media group creating good old-fashioned local journalism for British cities including Liverpool, Sheffield, Glasgow and Bristol.  ESCAPE ROUTES • Rachel has been watching the Winter Olympics as a chaser to Heated Rivalry on Sky.  • Jack has been reading Laughter in the Dark by Vladimir Nabokov • Andrew recommends escaping modern politics by diving into '90s politics and C4's The Tony Blair Story. Keep Oh God, What Now? in fine health by backing us on Patreon. Presented by Andrew Harrison with Rachel Cunliffe. Audio and Video Production by Chris Jones. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (24 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, PrisonerToTheCats, OneLittleWarrior, Eat_Prune1734, Masselein, Foreign-External8488, ProfessorCarbon, Random_Thought31, Billyeggs, dragoon2745, Husvent, scottAD, PerfNormalHumanWorm, , Haunting-Fun1586, welshyboy123, TomKarelis, Willerby01, Hemenocent 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 (24 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: jackbequikk, TheQuietKid22, Left-Distribution-13, X-pertNinja, UrbanCyclerPT, bearfeedmitch, SolarNova2199, VVIIVVI, SergeantSalty20, Healthy_Ladder_6198, Successful_Blood_681, VERBERD, porichoygupto, , MartianHunter420, bcad4me, iShitSkittles, AndreT_NY, Giantsgiants, generatedmax, MaidMarian20, iShitSkittles, Jade_Sabre, cheez_balls, labink, darcys_beard, SolarNova2199, UncreativeNoob, TraditionalPeanut252 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

Share a commentSoup steaming on a wooden table. Laughter, arguments, and ink-stained notes flying between students and a weary reformer. At the center stands Katharina von Bora, running a 40-room refuge, balancing ledgers, and setting the stage for the conversations that would become Table Talk. We pull back the curtain on the unseen power of Katie's table and how a marriage that started as a shock proposal turned into a living model that reshaped church, family, and vocation.We walk through Luther's bold teaching that pastors could marry and that faithfulness at home reveals fitness to lead. Then we get honest about the mess: a decaying cloister, rancid straw, and two strong-willed people choosing commitment over compatibility. Katharina brings order and enterprise—whitewashing walls, buying cattle, managing property—while Luther embraces humility, even championing fathers who wash diapers as a witness of real Christianity. Together they embody a new vision of sacred calling, where the milkmaid, the mechanic, the teacher, and the parent each practice holy work.The story doesn't dodge pain. Slander hounds Katharina from both Catholic and Protestant corners, yet she keeps serving, raising children, adopting kin, and welcoming refugees who crowd the halls. Meanwhile, the evening ritual becomes legendary: light supper, deep debate, and an open chair for Katie's questions. Without her, there's no supper; without supper, no sustained exchange; without exchange, no Table Talk. By handing her finances and authority, Luther models partnership; by claiming a voice at the table, Katharina reframes what a home can do.If you care about marriage, leadership, parenting, or the quiet labor that powers big ideas, this story will recalibrate your sense of what counts. Press play, share it with a friend who carries unseen weight at home, and leave a review to tell us which moment from Katie's table stayed with you._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show

Share a commentSoup steaming on a wooden table. Laughter, arguments, and ink-stained notes flying between students and a weary reformer. At the center stands Katharina von Bora, running a 40-room refuge, balancing ledgers, and setting the stage for the conversations that would become Table Talk. We pull back the curtain on the unseen power of Katie's table and how a marriage that started as a shock proposal turned into a living model that reshaped church, family, and vocation.We walk through Luther's bold teaching that pastors could marry and that faithfulness at home reveals fitness to lead. Then we get honest about the mess: a decaying cloister, rancid straw, and two strong-willed people choosing commitment over compatibility. Katharina brings order and enterprise—whitewashing walls, buying cattle, managing property—while Luther embraces humility, even championing fathers who wash diapers as a witness of real Christianity. Together they embody a new vision of sacred calling, where the milkmaid, the mechanic, the teacher, and the parent each practice holy work.The story doesn't dodge pain. Slander hounds Katharina from both Catholic and Protestant corners, yet she keeps serving, raising children, adopting kin, and welcoming refugees who crowd the halls. Meanwhile, the evening ritual becomes legendary: light supper, deep debate, and an open chair for Katie's questions. Without her, there's no supper; without supper, no sustained exchange; without exchange, no Table Talk. By handing her finances and authority, Luther models partnership; by claiming a voice at the table, Katharina reframes what a home can do.If you care about marriage, leadership, parenting, or the quiet labor that powers big ideas, this story will recalibrate your sense of what counts. Press play, share it with a friend who carries unseen weight at home, and leave a review to tell us which moment from Katie's table stayed with you._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show

In a world often filled with anxiety and uncertainty, comedy serves as a vital tool for connection and healing. In this special podcast episode, Ian sits down with Emily Schmidt, a talented comedy writer and producer of the hit CBS show "Ghosts," to explore the role of humor in navigating our tumultuous times and the significance of storytelling in our lives. To be human is to be a storyteller, it turns out. It's deep in us. How we tell— and see— our stories matters to how we interpret our lives!

What if I told you that you could build connection, boost buy-in, reset the vibe, AND reduce low-level behaviour… in five minutes flat?No prep. Just you, your class, and a little bit of magic. ✨In this episode, I'm giving you a front seat to 10 of my favourite grab-and-go community builders, the ones that get students laughing, talking, connecting, and (without even realising it) building the kind of classroom culture that makes behaviour easier.A couple of episodes ago, we talked about the foundations of community, routines, predictability, felt safety, clarity, differentiation. All the behind-the-scenes cogs that make your classroom feel like a home.Today?We're getting tangible (and fun as heck).Because here's the thing… Community building isn't just a “start of the year” gimmick.It's how you:Reset a tense classFill five minutes of dangerous dead-air timeReconnect when you're feeling resentfulHelp students feel safe enough to shareInvest in their emotional piggy bank (so you can make withdrawals later)And yes — it also helps you fall back in love with your class when things feel a bit… blah.So if you've ever thought: “They don't deserve fun right now.” “They should just come in and learn.” “I don't have time for this fluff.”This episode might lovingly challenge that.

"Ever moment, every day is worth celebrating." Somer LoveSomer Love has spent her life choosing hope, dreaming big, and showing up fully for each day. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just 11 months old, Somer has grown into a powerful and compassionate advocate for the CF community.Guided by her belief that “Every moment, every day is worth celebrating,” Somer brings joy and purpose into everything she does. She often reminds others that “laughter is key,” a mindset that has helped carry her, and those around her, through the challenges of life with cystic fibrosis.Through her work, Somer is dedicated to raising awareness, educating others, and offering hope, especially to families navigating a new CF diagnosis. In 2001, she founded Love to Breathe®, a platform created to educate, spread awareness about cystic fibrosis, and share love and connection around the world.Big on birthdays, Somer's parents made celebration part of her story in an unforgettable way. Every year, they placed Somer's photo on a billboard. What began as a birthday tradition became something much bigger, raising awareness about cystic fibrosis in a way that stops people in their tracks. What that billboard did for awareness will give you chills. It's something you will never forget. You'll have to listen to the podcast to hear the story!Somer knows that fighting CF isn't something anyone can do alone. Her journey is deeply rooted in the strength of her support system and the community that stands beside her. She continues to advocate not only for her own future, but for a cure, for everyone living with cystic fibrosis.Somer sums up the reason to advocate. This quote is on her website: "The goal isn't to live forever, but to create something that will"-Chuck Palahniuk Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Watch our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurabonnell1136/featuredThanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/enRead us on Substack: https://substack.com/@lstb?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageWatch our trailer of Embracing Egypt: https://youtu.be/RYjlB25Cr9Y

Daily Dad Jokes (23 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: MaineDood, _tony_lewis, Mouthtrap, _tony_lewis, UniverslBoxOfficeGuy, OleBoy17, Healthy_Ladder_6198, Necrotat2, Necrotat2, Necrotat2, Aggravating_Dot_5217, Aggravating_Dot_5217, EndersGame_Reviewer, , Healthy_Ladder_6198, dadjokeschannel, Traditional-Pair2976, Haunting-Fun1586, Necrotat2, GiborDesign, Realistic-Twist-3112 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 (22 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, Healthy_Ladder_6198, Realistic-Twist-3112, _tony_lewis, RoyalNepal3873, DancingMan15, ForsakenJump1235, iShitSkittles, gridlock1024, ProfessorCarbon, Legal-Statistician2, Sauciest-Saucier, TomKarelis, , JohnEffingZoidberg, wholemealbrad, PapaXilion, RoyalNepal3873, Icy_Ruin_857, 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

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Daily Dad Jokes (20 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, _tony_lewis, ejcook32, ESPRmusic, MaineDood, Illustrious_Ad4691, mynardsarehalfoff, TheActualJonesy, SlappyPappy99, Necrotat2, Mscalora, Healthy_Ladder_6198, the_rap_ist, , Forsaken_Detail4278, wholemealbrad, Haunting-Fun1586, rid999, Heroic-Forger, Liquid_disc_of_shit 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 textToday's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film Raffles. I'm joined by Madison Hatfield film writer and director who previously came on the podcast in 2025 to talk with me about her film "I Could Dom." In today's episode we talk about the now standard trope of pulling "one last job" in heist films, some incredible characters that populate the film, and why a big sports star would need to moonlight as a jewel thief in the first place.You can watch Raffles on YouTube or Tubi, and be sure to check out "I Could Dom", follow her on Instagram @madhat31, and head to Madison's website to see more of her work. Other films mentioned in this episode include:The Big House directed by George HillJames Bond (film series)Laughter directed by Harry d'Abbadie d'ArrastA Star is Born directed by William A. WellmanOther referenced topics:Sherlock Holmes (book series) by Arthur Conan DoyleThe Amateur Cracksman (novel) by E. W. HornbugReview on pre-code.comSupport the show

In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson chats with Adam Keys, an Army veteran and comedian, about his incredible journey of resilience, comedy, and advocacy. Adam shares his experiences as an Afghanistan war survivor, his transition to stand-up comedy, and the importance of humor in dealing with life's challenges, not in that particular order. He also discusses accessibility issues, the impact of his injuries on his identity, and his bold approach to tackling tough topics on stage. Tune in for a real conversation filled with laughter and valuable insights on perseverance. Press Play Roadmap 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 Meet Adam Keys: Comedian and Veteran 01:39 Rapid Fire Questions with Adam 03:09 Adam's Journey: From Army to Comedy 08:05 Life After Injury: Embracing a New Reality 10:53 Advocacy and Humor: Breaking Barriers 14:48 Turning Frustrations into Comedy 15:32 Travel Challenges and Solutions 17:29 Dating Adventures Post-Injury 19:07 Performing for Different Audiences 24:32 Booking Challenges as a Disabled Comic 26:28 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts A Quote from Adam “ Whatever your fight may be, just keep fighting, but don't be weird.” ~ Adam Keys Big Picture & Bold Moves

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Valentine's Surprises: Love and Laughter in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-19-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koude winterochtend in Amsterdam.En: It was a cold winter morning in Amsterdam.Nl: De straten lagen vol sneeuw, en een frisse wind blies door de grachten.En: The streets were covered in snow, and a fresh wind blew through the canals.Nl: Lars en Jasmijn stonden voor het imposante gebouw van het ziekenhuis.En: Lars and Jasmijn stood in front of the imposing building of the hospital.Nl: Binnen was het een vrolijke chaos van mensen, met een wachtruimte vol harten en rode en roze versieringen vanwege Valentijnsdag.En: Inside, it was a cheerful chaos of people, with a waiting room full of hearts and red and pink decorations for Valentine's Day.Nl: Het zag er helemaal niet uit zoals je van een ziekenhuis zou verwachten.En: It did not look at all like what you would expect from a hospital.Nl: "Kom op, Jasmijn," zei Lars, zijn ogen alert terwijl hij de afspraakpapieren nogmaals doorlas.En: "Come on, Jasmijn," said Lars, his eyes alert as he read through the appointment papers once more.Nl: "We moeten op tijd zijn voor onze check-up."En: "We need to be on time for our check-up."Nl: Jasmijn grinnikte en deed alsof ze de vele harten bewonderde die aan het plafond hingen.En: Jasmijn chuckled and pretended to admire the many hearts hanging from the ceiling.Nl: "Relax, Lars.En: "Relax, Lars.Nl: Het is maar een routinecontrole.En: It's just a routine check-up.Nl: Wat is het ergste dat kan gebeuren?"En: What's the worst that can happen?"Nl: De waarheid was dat Lars vurig hoopte dat het snel zou gaan, zodat hij tijdig met zijn verrassingsplannen voor Valentijnsdag verder kon gaan.En: The truth was that Lars fervently hoped it would go quickly, so he could promptly continue with his surprise plans for Valentine's Day.Nl: Hij had een romantisch diner geregeld in hun favoriete restaurant, en wilde niets laten verpesten.En: He had arranged a romantic dinner at their favorite restaurant and wanted nothing to spoil it.Nl: Ze meldden zich aan bij de balie, en tot hun verbazing werden ze vriendelijk begroet door een verpleegster die hun naar een gezellig ingerichte kamer leidde.En: They registered at the desk, and to their surprise, they were kindly greeted by a nurse who led them to a cozily decorated room.Nl: "Welkom bij onze nieuwe koppeltherapiesessie," zei de verpleegster met een brede glimlach.En: "Welcome to our new couple therapy session," said the nurse with a broad smile.Nl: "Neem plaats.En: "Take a seat.Nl: We beginnen zo!"En: We'll begin shortly!"Nl: Lars en Jasmijn keken elkaar verbijsterd aan.En: Lars and Jasmijn looked at each other bewildered.Nl: "Dit is een misverstand," mompelde Lars, zijn voorhoofd fronsend terwijl hij naar de verpleegster keek.En: "This is a misunderstanding," muttered Lars, frowning as he looked at the nurse.Nl: Maar voordat hij verder kon spreken, duwde Jasmijn zachtjes zijn been aan.En: But before he could speak further, Jasmijn gently nudged his leg.Nl: "Laten we het maar even aanzien," fluisterde ze met een ondeugende knipoog.En: "Let's just see what happens," she whispered with a mischievous wink.Nl: De sessie begon met absurde vragen over hun relatie.En: The session began with absurd questions about their relationship.Nl: Lars voelde zich ongemakkelijk en begon te zweten, terwijl Jasmijn het niet kon laten om uitbundig mee te doen.En: Lars felt uncomfortable and started to sweat, while Jasmijn couldn't help but participate enthusiastically.Nl: Toen de therapeut hen vroeg naar hun plannen voor Valentijnsdag, steeg de spanning bij Lars.En: When the therapist asked about their plans for Valentine's Day, the tension rose for Lars.Nl: Hij wilde niet dat Jasmijn zijn verrassingsplan ontdekte, maar de vragen waren steeds raardere vragen en Lars kon niet meer.En: He didn't want Jasmijn to discover his surprise plan, but the questions became increasingly bizarre, and Lars couldn't take it anymore.Nl: "Oké, ik geef het toe!"En: "Okay, I admit it!"Nl: riep Lars plotseling, zijn stem lichtelijk in paniek.En: Lars suddenly shouted, his voice slightly panicked.Nl: "Ik wilde een romantisch diner voor ons plannen als verrassing!"En: "I wanted to plan a romantic dinner for us as a surprise!"Nl: Jasmijn begon hardop te lachen.En: Jasmijn burst out laughing.Nl: "Dus dat was je geheim!En: "So that was your secret!Nl: Dat is zo lief van je, Lars."En: That's so sweet of you, Lars."Nl: Met een flinke portie humor en geduld wisten ze uiteindelijk de verwarring op te helderen.En: With a good dose of humor and patience, they eventually managed to clear up the confusion.Nl: De medische check-up vond eindelijk plaats, hoewel iets later dan verwacht.En: The medical check-up finally took place, although a bit later than expected.Nl: Maar Lars kon het waarderen hoe luchtig Jasmijn over alles bleef en hij leerde om wat losser te zijn.En: But Lars appreciated how easygoing Jasmijn remained about everything, and he learned to be a bit more relaxed.Nl: Nadat ze het ziekenhuis verlieten, glimlachte Jasmijn naar Lars.En: After they left the hospital, Jasmijn smiled at Lars.Nl: "Je doet zo veel moeite voor ons.En: "You go through so much trouble for us.Nl: Bedankt," zei ze, zijn hand stevig vasthoudend.En: Thank you," she said, holding his hand tightly.Nl: Lars glimlachte terug, opgelucht dat Jasmijn blij was en dat hun dag alsnog goed verliep.En: Lars smiled back, relieved that Jasmijn was happy and that their day still went well.Nl: Die avond genoten ze van het diner, exact zoals Lars in gedachten had, en het was nog beter dan hij zich had kunnen voorstellen.En: That evening they enjoyed the dinner, just as Lars had imagined, and it was even better than he could have envisioned.Nl: Het was een Valentijnsdag om nooit te vergeten, en zelfs Lars kon uiteindelijk lachen om het avontuur in het ziekenhuis.En: It was a Valentine's Day to remember, and even Lars could eventually laugh about the adventure at the hospital. 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Daily Dad Jokes (19 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: BugzieB, IthinkIknowwhothatis, plelth, Barraken, poetryandweed, MaCk_Pinto, GovernmentPatient116, eazy_gz_2000, EndersGame_Reviewer, PapaXilion, hac817, SlappyPappy99, ProfessorCarbon, , ASK_ABT_MY_USERNAME, tadashi4, OneLittleWarrior, StockInitial4460, 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

Daily Dad Jokes (19 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: GSoxx, somecisguy2020, Left-Distribution-13, archon458, Final-Ad-2033, NSFAnythingAtAll, caughtatdeepfineleg, devnodegree, Wapiti_whacker82, devnodegree, devnodegree, devnodegree, Slowloris81, , Masselein, Slowloris81, SlappyPappy99, Bladrak01, Billyeggs, Proud_Mode_1214 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

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Laughter in the Halls: A Nurse's Seollal Lesson Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-19-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 병원은 눈과 추위로 가득한 겨울철 설날을 맞아 더 바빴다.En: The hospital was busier as it faced the Seollal of winter, full of snow and cold.Ko: 병원 복도는 따뜻한 옷을 입은 사람들로 분주했다.En: The hospital corridors were bustling with people dressed in warm clothes.Ko: 경쾌한 설날 장식이 저마다의 걱정을 잠시나마 잊게 했다.En: The cheerful lunar new year decorations made everyone forget their worries, if only for a moment.Ko: 민지는 막내 간호사였다.En: Minji was the youngest nurse.Ko: 그녀는 상사에게 좋은 인상을 남기고 싶어했다.En: She wanted to make a good impression on her superiors.Ko: 그런데, 바쁜 병원에서 정신을 집중하기가 쉽지 않았다.En: However, it wasn't easy to stay focused in the busy hospital.Ko: 민지의 친구 혜순은 그녀보다 경험이 더 많았다.En: Minji's friend Hyesun was more experienced than her.Ko: 그녀는 민지의 허둥거림을 가끔은 날카롭게 지적했다.En: She would sometimes sharply point out Minji's flustered mistakes.Ko: 어느 날, 민지는 복도를 급히 지나가다 무언가를 보고 멈췄다.En: One day, Minji was hurrying down the corridor when she stopped after seeing something.Ko: "조심해요!" 민지는 '환자'에게 말했다.En: "Watch out!" Minji said to a "patient."Ko: 그런데 사실 그것은 환자의 머리가 아닌 수박이었다.En: But in reality, it wasn't a patient's head, but a watermelon.Ko: 병원의 직원들은 웃음을 참을 수 없었다.En: The hospital staff couldn't hold back their laughter.Ko: 민지는 부끄러움에 얼굴이 빨개졌다.En: Minji's face turned red with embarrassment.Ko: 민지는 실수를 보완하기로 마음먹었다. 그래서 그녀는 환자 준에게 더 많은 관심과 추가적인 케어를 베풀었다.En: Determined to make up for her mistake, Minji decided to pay more attention and provide extra care to the patient Joon.Ko: 준은 민지의 진심 어린 노력과 실수를 너그러이 받아들였다.En: Joon graciously accepted Minji's sincere efforts and mistakes.Ko: 그는 민지가 얼마나 노력하는지 흥미롭고 재미있다고 생각했다.En: He found it interesting and amusing how hard she was trying.Ko: 준이 이렇게 말했다. "수박과 상담이라니, 나도 그럴 뻔했어!"En: Joon said, "Talking to a watermelon, I almost did the same!"Ko: 그의 말에 민지도 웃음을 터뜨렸다.En: His words made Minji burst into laughter too.Ko: 민지는 이제 자신도 웃을 수 있는 여유가 생겼다.En: Now she also found herself able to laugh.Ko: 이 경험 덕분에 민지는 병원에서 환자와 함께 그날의 소중한 기억을 나눴다.En: Thanks to this experience, Minji shared the cherished memory of that day with the patients in the hospital.Ko: 그녀는 자신의 실수에도 불구하고 웃음의 가치를 알게 되었다.En: She learned the value of laughter despite her mistakes.Ko: 병원의 다른 직원들도 한바탕 즐거운 웃음을 나누며 바쁜 하루에 여유를 찾았다.En: The other hospital staff also shared a hearty laugh, finding a moment of relaxation in their busy day.Ko: 그리고 민지는 더 편안하고 친근한 간호사로 성장했다.En: And Minji grew to become a more relaxed and approachable nurse.Ko: 병원은 여전히 바쁘지만, 마음만은 훈훈한 겨울이었다.En: The hospital remained busy, but their hearts stayed warm throughout the winter. Vocabulary Words:corridors: 복도bustling: 분주한decorations: 장식superiors: 상사focused: 정신을 집중하다flustered: 허둥거림mistakes: 실수embarrassment: 부끄러움graciously: 너그러이sincere: 진심 어린cherished: 소중한value: 가치relaxation: 여유approachable: 친근한determined: 마음먹다experience: 경험amusing: 재미있는cherished: 소중한memory: 기억despite: 에도 불구하고laughter: 웃음staff: 직원sharp: 날카롭게attention: 관심extra: 추가적인relaxed: 편안한approachable: 친근한relaxation: 여유cherished: 소중한hospital: 병원

In honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar, we talk about the mystical underpinnings of this month of joy: why humor is the very space where contradictions can breathe, how the soul finds expression in lighthearted depth, why taking ourselves less seriously can be a conduit for our fullest expression, and play as a way to find expression for our soul's experience. * * * * * * *Join our new virtual Tanya class! We will be hosting a live, three part series on the divine soul, through Chapter 2 of the Tanya, a space to explore the text through shared study, poetry, curated illustrations, songs, and guided reflection. Link to join us here: https://humanandholy.mykajabi.com/tanyaclassTo inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Dr. George Kramer comes back to explore the profound impact of laughter on health and relationships. They discuss biblical references to laughter, its physical and mental health benefits, and how it fosters social connections. Dr. Kramer details how laughter can help with anxiety, depression, pain and immunity all the way down to the cellular level.  The conversation emphasizes laughter as a tool for healing, joy, and community, encouraging listeners to embrace humor in their lives.  Through personal anecdotes and insights, they highlight the importance of maintaining a joyful spirit, even in challenging times.  So get ready to have a good laugh as you listen! Subscribe to our Website and Follow us!  Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeSupport this Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!Resources Chapters00:00 The Healing Power of Laughter01:32 Biblical Insights on Laughter11:08 Physical and Mental Health Benefits21:05 Social Connections Through Laughter  

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Send a textHello Friends! Welcome back to your favorite Wednesday morning podcast! This time we have a special guest filling in for Robbie... the one and only Jarrad. Big shout out to him for helping us out with about 29 minutes notice! Anyways... This time Jarrad has too many cats, Jordan really needs to delete some folks from his contact list and they both talk about baseball! Thanks for stopping by!Support the showEmail us @ tidbitzwiththeboyz@gmail.com Tik Tok Instagram Facebook Check out Robbie's YouTube Fitness journey!

90s TV Babies Meet The Golden Girls: Uncovering Timeless Comedy | 80s TV PodcastJoin co-hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson as they welcome back the “'90s TV Babies”—Sergio Perez, Sailor Franklin, and Serita Fontanesi—plus first-time (almost silent) guest: the 20s² TV Baby Theo —for a 2026 discussion of The Golden Girls.The group is assigned a lineup of key episodes across Seasons 1, 2, 4, 6, and the two-part series finale.They catch up on the last six months: Serita welcomes baby Theo (nearly six months old), shares his love of his Paddington bear, and talks about returning to work; Sailor celebrates a new solo apartment in South Pasadena, a promotion to visual and performing arts associate at a nonprofit, and performing in a 134 West variety show (“Merry Queerness: A Wildly Inappropriate Holiday Show”) featuring a “Last Christmas” number; Sergio describes his first “adult summer” without children's theater, a year in a new apartment with Koji, and travel to the dunes at Pismo Beach.Theo's teething, sock-removing, and foot-in-mouth milestones frequently steal the spotlight.On The Golden Girls, the guests discuss its lasting impact, rapid-fire joke writing, and how boldly early seasons tackled topics like LGBTQ+ themes, age gaps, consent/power dynamics, teen pregnancy, grief, and loss—often balancing heart with humor. Sergio admits he's watching the series for the first time and praises the show's intelligence and influence on later sitcoms; Sailor highlights the value of 24-plus-episode seasons and names Dorothy as her favorite; Sergio chooses Rose and admires Betty White's performance.They single out “Mrs. George Devereaux” for its emotional weight and structure, and critique the pacing and feel of the series finale's ending. They also touch on behind-the-scenes context discussed on the podcast, including Estelle Getty's later-season memory issues and reported tensions between Bea Arthur and Betty White, and briefly fan-cast a hypothetical reboot.The episode includes a Cozy Earth ad read (41% off with the show's promo code - ONLY GOOD UNTIL MARCH), mentions a 40th anniversary Golden Girls special on Hulu (2025), shares Serita's Venmo for diaper money, and plugs Susan's arts organization Arts à la CarteThe hosts preview upcoming episodes featuring writer/producer/professor Georgia Jeffries (episode 99) and announce Morgan Fairchild as the special guest for the show's 100th episode.THE ASSIGNMENTIf you want to watch what the 90s TV Babies watched…Here is your assignment should you choose to accept it:S1E1 Pilot, The EngagementS1.E9 Blanche and the Younger ManS1.E13 A Little RomanceS1.E25 The Way We MetS2.E02 Ladies of the EveningS2.E24 To Catch a NeighborS4.E15 Valentine's DayS6.E9 Mrs. George DevereauxS7.25 & S7.26 One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's NestBONUS EXTRA CREDIT EPISODESS2.E5 Isn't it RomanticS2.E21 Dorothy's Prized PupilS6.E14 Sister of the BrideS7.E2 The Case of the Libertine BellS3, Ep1 - Friendship and Memories00:00 Welcome Back + Golden Girls Episode Assignment02:24 Meet the Nineties TV Babies (and Baby Theo!)03:24 Serita's Life Update: New Baby, Time Off, Paddington Bear05:04 Sailor's Update: Shows, Audio Fixes, and Holiday Performance11:11 Sailor's Big News: New Apartment + Promotion12:20 Sergio's Update: Post-Theater Freedom and Travel Adventures18:57 Back to the Show: Everyone's Golden Girls History24:29 Sailor's Take: Why Golden Girls Still Hits in 202628:39 Campy vs. heartfelt: unpacking the dream episode's wild tonal mix30:00 Bring back 24-episode seasons: why filler, flashbacks & character color matter32:20 Sergio's first-time watch: rapid-fire jokes, smart writing, and trusting the audience34:15 Standout lines & bold topics: teen pregnancy, grief, and jokes that land36:16 Sponsor break: Cozy Earth bamboo sheets (41% off)36:59 Why Golden Girls still feels ahead of its time (and the case for a reboot)39:53 Surprises on rewatch: dramatic acting, theater-style sitcoms, and that gut-punch ending46:38 Favorite Girl debate: Dorothy vs. Rose, and what makes each character click49:00 Behind-the-scenes: cast dynamics, Estelle Getty's memory issues, and Betty White lore53:14 Finale reactions: hating Stan, rushed romance, and an ending without a button57:26 Monoculture is gone: streaming chaos, reboot realities, and dream fan-casting01:01:50 Wrap-up & plugs: anniversary special, links, Patreon, and what's nextAUDIOOGRAPHY

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Valentine's Day Surprise: Love, Laughter, and an Unplanned Twist Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-18-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Haven i København strålede som et ægte vintereventyr.En: Tivoli Haven in København shone like a true winter fairy tale.Da: Snedækkede trækroner og skinnende lyskæder dannede en magisk kulisse.En: Snow-covered tree crowns and shining light chains formed a magical backdrop.Da: Overalt gik par hånd i hånd og fejrede Valentine's Day.En: Everywhere, couples walked hand in hand celebrating Valentine's Day.Da: Søren var fuld af forventning.En: Søren was full of anticipation.Da: "Jeg vil gøre denne dag uforglemmelig for Katrine," tænkte han.En: "I want to make this day unforgettable for Katrine," he thought.Da: Han havde altid været lidt impulsiv, altid jagende den næste store oplevelse.En: He had always been a bit impulsive, always chasing the next big experience.Da: Denne gang ville han overraske Katrine med en romantisk dag i Tivoli.En: This time he wanted to surprise Katrine with a romantic day in Tivoli.Da: Katrine, derimod, tænkte mere praktisk.En: Katrine, on the other hand, thought more practically.Da: Hun vidste, at Søren af og til tog chancer uden at tænke på konsekvenserne.En: She knew that Søren sometimes took chances without thinking about the consequences.Da: "Jeg må holde øje med ham," sagde hun til sig selv.En: "I have to keep an eye on him," she said to herself.Da: Med dem var Emil, deres gode ven.En: With them was Emil, their good friend.Da: Emil var altid god til at mediere og holde balancen.En: Emil was always good at mediating and keeping the balance.Da: "Bare slap af, Katrine.En: "Just relax, Katrine.Da: Vi sørger for, at alt går godt i dag," sagde han beroligende.En: We'll make sure everything goes well today," he said reassuringly.Da: Alt gik efter planen.En: Everything went according to plan.Da: Søren og Katrine nød rutsjebanerne, spadserede gennem det julelysbesatte landskab, og latteren flød frit mellem dem.En: Søren and Katrine enjoyed the roller coasters, strolled through the landscape adorned with Christmas lights, and laughter flowed freely between them.Da: Men så, midt i magien, skete det uventede.En: But then, amidst the magic, the unexpected happened.Da: Efter en lækker varme kakao og nogen småkager fra en bod, begyndte Søren at føle sig underlig.En: After some delicious hot cocoa and some cookies from a stall, Søren began to feel strange.Da: Hans hud kløede, og han fik svært ved at trække vejret.En: His skin itched, and he had difficulty breathing.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg har en allergisk reaktion," forsøgte han at sige, mens panikken krøb op langs hans ryg.En: "I think I'm having an allergic reaction," he tried to say as panic crept up his spine.Da: Katrine blev vældig bekymret.En: Katrine became very worried.Da: "Vi skal finde hjælp straks!"En: "We need to find help immediately!"Da: sagde hun beslutsomt.En: she said decisively.Da: Emil tog befæstigelse i situationen, med et skarpt blik for Søren's tilstand.En: Emil took charge of the situation, sharply observing Søren's condition.Da: "Der er førstehjælpsstationer rundt omkring.En: "There are first aid stations around.Da: Vi skal finde en," sagde han hurtigt.En: We need to find one," he said quickly.Da: De skyndte sig gennem folkemængden, hvor lysene fortsat blinkede og folks latter fyldte luften.En: They hurried through the crowd, where the lights continued to blink and people's laughter filled the air.Da: Endelig fandt Katrine en nødkit tæt på indgangen til en af de større attraktioner.En: Finally, Katrine found an emergency kit near the entrance to one of the larger attractions.Da: Hun fandt antihistaminer i kittet og gav dem til Emil.En: She found antihistamines in the kit and handed them to Emil.Da: Mens Emil forsigtigt administrerede medicinen, prøvede Katrine at berolige Søren.En: While Emil carefully administered the medicine, Katrine tried to calm Søren.Da: "Rolig, Søren.En: "Calm down, Søren.Da: Det skal nok gå," sagde hun med en fast hånd på hans arm.En: It's going to be okay," she said with a firm hand on his arm.Da: Minutterne føltes som timer, men snart viste tegnene på bedring sig.En: The minutes felt like hours, but soon signs of improvement appeared.Da: Søren kunne endelig trække vejret igen, og kløen begyndte at aftage.En: Søren could finally breathe again, and the itching began to subside.Da: Med en dyb indånding vendte han sig mod sine venner.En: With a deep breath, he turned to his friends.Da: "Tak, Katrine.En: "Thank you, Katrine.Da: Tak, Emil.En: Thank you, Emil.Da: Jeg kunne ikke have klaret det uden jer."En: I couldn't have managed without you both."Da: Da de var sikre på, at Søren havde det bedre, besluttede de at fortsætte med deres dag.En: Once they were sure Søren was better, they decided to continue with their day.Da: Tivoli Haven ventede stadig, med sin magiske atmosfære og glitrende kæfkager.En: Tivoli Haven still awaited them, with its magical atmosphere and sparkling fried doughnuts.Da: Søren havde lært noget vigtigt den dag.En: Søren had learned something important that day.Da: "Jeg vil tænke mere over risikoerne fremover," sagde han, mens han kiggede på Katrine med kærlige øjne.En: "I'll think more about the risks in the future," he said, looking at Katrine with loving eyes.Da: Han satte pris på den støtte, han havde fra dem begge, og vidste at sådanne oplevelser kun bragte dem tættere sammen.En: He appreciated the support he had from both of them and knew that such experiences only brought them closer together.Da: Valentinsdag i Tivoli sluttede som planlagt - med en varm og taknemmelig Søren, en betrygget Katrine og en lattermild Emil.En: Valentine's Day in Tivoli ended as planned - with a warm and grateful Søren, a reassured Katrine, and a laughing Emil.Da: Eventyret var måske ikke perfekt, men det var uforglemmeligt.En: The adventure may not have been perfect, but it was unforgettable. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: forventningimpulsive: impulsivpractically: praktiskconsequences: konsekvensernemediating: medierestrolled: spadseredeadorned: besatteitch: kløepanic: panikdecisively: beslutsomtobserving: observereadministered: administreredeemergency kit: nødkitantihistamines: antihistaminerimprovement: bedringsubside: aftageappreciated: satte pris påunexpected: uventedebreathing: trække vejretsparkling: glitrendeexperience: oplevelsebackdrop: kulisseunforgettable: uforglemmeligenchanted: magiskecarefully: forsigtigtreassuring: beroligendeatmosphere: atmosfærebalance: balancedoughnuts: kæfkagergrateful: taknemmelig

Daily Dad Jokes (18 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: Vektor0, imtherealmellowone, BLAZEtms, vozroz415, Vaquero-SASS, Vaquero-SASS, Bluuphish, Necrotat2, bowen7477, Pabst_Malone, musaaaaaaaaaaaa, Impossible-Orange607, Necrotat2, , Necrotat2, lukeemasonn, Necrotat2, Necrotat2, Necrotat2, _tony_lewis, _tony_lewis 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 (18 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: zthazel, bearfeedmitch, ExtraSure, Quint_Cordewener, gambitK9, Hornyonion, stretch85, tumalditamadre, coop41321, k_woz1978, HellsJuggernaut, flash17k, madazzahatter, e3o2, fireburner80, , Nivedan_Saraswat, Negative-Ad-6533, CapFar9158, TOYST_OF, dadjokeschannel, ilikesidehugs, houndoom92, timthedriller, Left-Distribution-13, EndersGame_Reviewer, Snackasm, the_bradley, FoldKey2709, MathGuyTony, Dismal_Inflation_336, bitofagrump 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

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Catch of the Day: The Fish That Leaped Into Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Himlen var klar och solen tittade försiktigt fram över Stockholms skärgård.En: The sky was clear, and the sun cautiously peeked over Stockholms skärgård.Sv: Det glittrade på vattnet och snön låg som ett vackert täcke över klipporna.En: It glittered on the water, and the snow lay like a beautiful blanket over the rocks.Sv: Sven, Karin och Olof satt i sin lilla båt och guppade lätt i det kalla vintervattnet.En: Sven, Karin, and Olof sat in their little boat, gently bobbing on the cold winter water.Sv: Sven hade bjudit med sina vänner för att visa upp sina fiskeskills.En: Sven had invited his friends to show off his fishing skills.Sv: "Du vet, Sven," sa Karin med ett skratt, "om du verkligen vill imponera, fånga en verkligt stor fisk idag!"En: "You know, Sven," said Karin with a laugh, "if you really want to impress, catch a truly big fish today!"Sv: Sven log lite nervöst.En: Sven smiled a little nervously.Sv: Han ville så gärna visa dem att han kunde.En: He wanted so much to show them that he could.Sv: Olof satt lugnt vid rodret och njöt av den friska luften.En: Olof sat calmly at the helm, enjoying the fresh air.Sv: "Karin, retas inte för mycket.En: "Karin, don't tease too much.Sv: Sven har säkert en plan," sa Olof med ett brett leende.En: Sven surely has a plan," said Olof with a broad smile.Sv: Plötsligt, utan förvarning, hördes ett plask.En: Suddenly, without warning, there was a splash.Sv: En stor fisk hade hoppat direkt upp i båten!En: A big fish had jumped right into the boat!Sv: Fisken sprattlade vilt och båten började svaja fram och tillbaka.En: The fish was flapping wildly, and the boat started to sway back and forth.Sv: "Vad i hela friden?"En: "What in the world?"Sv: utbrast Sven medan fisken stänkte vatten överallt.En: exclaimed Sven as the fish splashed water everywhere.Sv: Karin skrattade så hon nästan tappade balansen.En: Karin laughed so hard she nearly lost her balance.Sv: "Sven, titta!En: "Sven, look!Sv: Din första fångst hoppade till dig!"En: Your first catch jumped to you!"Sv: Olof skrattade också, men försökte hålla ordning på situationen.En: Olof also laughed but tried to keep control of the situation.Sv: I sin iver att fånga fisken, snubblade Sven och råkade välta en burk med kaffe.En: In his eagerness to catch the fish, Sven stumbled and accidentally knocked over a can of coffee.Sv: Karin duckade undan och skrattade ännu mer.En: Karin ducked away and laughed even more.Sv: "Akta dig, Olof!"En: "Watch out, Olof!"Sv: Hon råkade stöta till hans mössa, som seglade iväg ut på det kalla vattnet.En: She accidentally bumped his hat, which sailed away into the cold water.Sv: "Olof, din mössa!"En: "Olof, your hat!"Sv: skrek Sven och försökte fånga den med handen.En: shouted Sven, trying to catch it with his hand.Sv: Men det var för sent, mössan flöt bort.En: But it was too late; the hat floated away.Sv: Fisken var fortfarande upprörd, men Sven bestämde sig för att ta ett djupt andetag och fokusera.En: The fish was still agitated, but Sven decided to take a deep breath and focus.Sv: Med en sista kraftansträngning lyckades han äntligen fånga fisken och hålla fast den.En: With one final effort, he finally managed to catch the fish and hold it.Sv: Till slut satt de där och flämtade av skratt.En: In the end, they sat there, panting with laughter.Sv: Fisken var nu lugn i Svens grepp.En: The fish was now calm in Sven's grip.Sv: "Vet ni," sa Sven, "jag tror jag har lärt mig något viktigt idag."En: "You know," said Sven, "I think I've learned something important today."Sv: "Kanske att fiska är mer än att bara fånga fisk?"En: "Maybe that fishing is more than just catching fish?"Sv: frågade Karin med glimten i ögat.En: asked Karin, with a twinkle in her eye.Sv: "Precis," svarade Sven.En: "Exactly," replied Sven.Sv: "Det handlar om att ha roligt med er."En: "It's about having fun with you."Sv: De styrde båten tillbaka mot land, fortfarande skrattandes åt dagens äventyr.En: They steered the boat back toward shore, still laughing at the day's adventure.Sv: Snön gnistrade på klipporna och alla kände att de hade haft en av de bästa dagarna på länge, även om det inte blev riktigt som de hade tänkt sig.En: The snow sparkled on the rocks, and everyone felt that they had one of the best days in a long time, even if it didn't go quite as planned.Sv: Fisken?En: The fish?Sv: Den fick simma tillbaka till sitt hem.En: It got to swim back to its home. Vocabulary Words:cautiously: försiktigtglittered: glittradebobbed: guppadehelm: rodretsplash: plaskflapping: sprattladesway: svajaeagerness: iverstumbled: snubbladeaccidentally: råkadeknocked over: vältapanting: flämtadetwinkle: glimtensteered: styrdeshore: landadvantage: äventyrbalanced: balansencalm: lugntwarn: förvarningimpressed: imponerabalance: balansbumped: stöttesailed: segladefocus: fokuseraeffort: kraftansträngningadventure: äventyrblanket: täckemanaged: lyckadesaccidentally: råkadeexcited: upprörd

Send a textS6 E118 - Laughter and Sleep: Unlocking the Secrets to Better RestIn this live episode recorded at Podcast Fest, we delve into the surprising connection between laughter and sleep. We discuss how laughter can positively impact your sleep by reducing anxiety and hypervigilance. Highlighting the differences between joyful arousal and threat arousal, we offer practical tips on incorporating humor into your bedtime routine to enhance relaxation. Additionally, we provide insights into why focusing less on sleep perfection can improve your overall rest.00:00 Introduction: The Connection Between Laughter and Sleep00:18 Live Recording at Podcast Fest00:38 The Science Behind Laughter and Sleep01:33 Personal Anecdotes and Practical Tips02:18 Biology of Humor and Insomnia03:37 Practical Ways to Use Laughter for Better Sleep05:01 Misconceptions and Proper Use of Laughter06:37 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Future Topics✨ Real rest isn't just about falling asleep, it's about feeling at ease again. I'm Dr. Daniel Baughn, sleep psychologist and co-host of Sleep Takeout. I help professionals and high-achievers who seem to have everything together on the outside but can't quite turn off their minds at night.

Daily Dad Jokes (17 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: Wavepoolsquad, sheepery, Majorpain2006, dadjokeschannel, Laez, ProgrammedBoredom, madazzahatter, snewo33, kaoskrim, Cannotsing, , genxfrom66, TaxtonDude, Lorddoodleflaps84, Healthy_Ladder_6198, porichoygupto, dadjokeschannel, porichoygupto, Major_Cupcake, Masselein, levine2112, Mysterious-Diet9187 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 (17 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: BeeinB278, MedicTillar, moorda, DinglebarryHandpump, DinglebarryHandpump, PrettyFlyDiscDyes, PrisonerToTheCats, Pluto_ThePlanet, leekertrondem, Toku-Nation, MaineDood, _tony_lewis, raja-reditt, , ReadyCav, kisolo1972, ilikesidehugs, Tuxedo_Muffin, Healthy_Ladder_6198, Icy_Ruin_857, JaccarTheProgrammer 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

Se você já ouviu a aula desta semana, com a música "No More Lonely Nights", já aprendeu a pronunciar estas palavras. Se ainda não, está perdendo MUITA coisa!! (A aula #279 completa está aqui no podcast). Quer dar aquele up no seu inglês com a Teacher Milena ?

*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).

 Do you struggle with chronic, painful conditions? Are you unsure of what steps to take next? Do you long to reclaim your life despite the pain? You are not alone—an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide live with chronic pain. Pain knows no boundaries; it affects men, women, and children of all ages. It can result from accidents, illnesses, trauma, or other life events. So, how can someone continue to live well while managing pain?Vita Oyler has faced a painful condition called RSD for over thirty-five years. In addition to RSD, she has developed other chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia and osteoporosis. Through her journey, Vita has learned to focus on goals, family, hobbies, laughter, animals, and alternative strategies, all of which have helped her achieve a happy and fulfilling life. She authored this book to support others living with chronic pain, as well as their families and friends, offering hope and practical advice for a better quality of life.She is the author of Got Pain? Now What? Navigating Through a Journey of Pain. https://www.amazon.com/Pain-What-Navigating-Through-Journey/dp/B0CRMV9JWFhttp://www.yourlotandparcel.org

A blog by Jason Cherry answering: why did God give us laughter?https://trinityreformedkirk.com/blog/2026/02/16/laughter-is-resurrection

Daily Dad Jokes (16 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: porichoygupto, caverypca, zsigmons, mal221, Bradb717, Walter_Bishop_PhD, TheRtHonLaqueesha, ilikesidehugs, callmefinny, HolidayWarm5971, RecognitionSignal425, Lum1nar, incredibleinkpen, SKirsch10x, world-shaker, Sir_Pluses, freudian_nipple_slip, RickySan65, Twigsnapper, machi_koro, Gauntet7514, pants_are_good, Zay-nee24, djmashupredsthe3rd, zamoose, , TheMys1, zTRU5T, RileyMacabre, epitomizer1, ValuableMistake8521, tyroneshoelaces121, Arrowdoesreddit, wimpykidfan37, ilikesidehugs, orbweaver82, Man-e-questions, Masselein, emagdaleno, TheDarkLordOfSarcasm, danwright32, exkingzog, ilikesidehugs, Jimmybuffetkol, 54_actual, porichoygupto, Lorinar, joshuaschrimpf, billgluckman7, sartnow, AvGeek1245, logoman4 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

“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 (15 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: MurseMan1964, ChubOwner, ridukosennin, _tony_lewis, PhoenixAF24, ASK_ABT_MY_USERNAME, Anonymous_Guy4k, Joesdad65, SSEiGuy, ExpertEconomy5854, devnodegree, devnodegree, ProfessorCarbon, , PortugalDoesntExist, ProfessorCarbon, ProfessorCarbon, ProfessorCarbon, alanmitch34, ProfessorCarbon, Necrotat2 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 (15 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: CruisinYEG, human2445679, TheQuietKid22, IceColdKofi, TheLifeOfRyanB, notdadbot, you_buy_this_shit, whomikehidden, DatStankBooty, , Major_Independence82, velvetyrope, weepinghalo, A_Salty_Cellist, AnimatorNr1, murfvillage, natu129, himynamesjj, AstylFranklin, toanystank, danwright32 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

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.

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 […]

Due to factors it's another ride on the remote record train as the Bucks-Hulme-Palace trifecta is enacted once again. But fear not, for geographical limitation does not lead to content limitation, and the show's exemplary badinage level is kept high.The trifecta briefly becomes a quadfecta through the addition of comedian and protocol penner, Pierre Novellie. Yes, the man who made it his business to codify the essence of Cymru Connecting stops by to adjudicate a live connection attempt. But not before taking questions on the Boer War and explaining what the Dutch have to do with all of this.Then it's onto an old classic Made Up Game that reveals slightly too much information about its players…Do you have contributions that will help us maintain industry leading levels of badinage? Send them into elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp them to 07974 293 022.