Podcasts about Lisbon

Pega Monstro are Portuguese sisters Júlia and Maria Reis - and that's it. Unless you count Rodrigo Rodizio as an actual member. The Reis girls quickly became leaders of the Lisbon rock scene fifteen years ago - especially after founding Cafetra Records and providing an outlet for their friends' groups to release music. But friends don't matter when a masterpiece needs to be made - and in 2015 Pega Monstro left Portugal for London to unleash the Alfarroba. And we thank them for that.

44 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.Simile est regnum caelorum thesauro abscondito in agro : quem qui invenit homo, abscondit, et prae gaudio illius vadit, et vendit universa quae habet, et emit agrum illum. 45 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas. 46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.Inventa autem una pretiosa margarita, abiit, et vendidit omnia quae habuit, et emit eam. 47 Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes.Iterum simile est regnum caelorum sagenae missae in mare, et ex omni genere piscium congreganti. 48 Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth.Quam, cum impleta esset, educentes, et secus littus sedentes, elegerunt bonis in vasa, malos autem foras miserunt. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just.Sic erit in consummatione saeculi : exibunt angeli, et separabunt malos de medio justorum, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.et mittent eos in caminum ignis : ibi erit fletus, et stridor dentium. 51 Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes.Intellexistis haec omnia? Dicunt ei : Etiam. 52 He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.Ait illis : Ideo omnis scriba doctus in regno caelorum, similis est homini patrifamilias, qui profert de thesauro suo nova et vetera.Laurence of Brindisi, a Capuchin friar who for some years ruled his whole Order, acquired great fame for learning and eloquence, and labored with remarkable success in most parts of Europe preaching to Catholics, to Protestants, and to Jews. When 80,000 Turks invaged Hungary in 1605, he it was who inspired the united Christian armies of 18,000 men to the attack and himself led them to complete victory riding before them bearing a large cross. He died in Lisbon in 1611. 1. The Treasure Hidden in the Field (vv. 44)A man discovers a treasure so valuable that he joyfully sells everything to buy the field.Notice two things:He doesn't give up everything reluctantly.He gives it up because he has found something infinitely better.Jesus isn't saying Christians should despise earthly goods. He's saying that once you've discovered the Kingdom, everything else finds its proper place.2. The Pearl of Great Price (vv. 45–46)This parable is slightly different.The first man stumbles upon the treasure.The merchant has been searching all along.Some people are converted unexpectedly. Others spend years searching for truth before they find Christ.Again, Jesus emphasizes the worth of the Kingdom.3. The Dragnet (vv. 47–50)Jesus is describing the visible kingdom on earth.The Church contains:saintssinnerspeople growing in holinesspeople resisting graceThe final separation belongs to God.Sometimes we wonder why evil seems to remain in the world—and even within the visible Church. Jesus says the final judgment comes at the end of the age.4. The Householder (vv. 51–52)Then He says:"Every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings forth from his treasure things new and old." A faithful disciple doesn't discard the old. He doesn't cling only to the new. He treasures both.As Catholics, we naturally think of:the Old Testament fulfilled in Christthe continuity of apostolic teachingthe Church preserving ancient truth while continually proclaiming it anew.

Hamlet wagers 6 Barbary horses against 6 French swords. Falstaff talks about fighting with a Barbary hen. Bassanio in Merchant of Venice talks about travelling merchants going to foreign lands including "Tripolis, Mexico and England, Lisbon, Barbary, and India" There are also an additional 5 references to Barbary horses.   The Barbary States were Algeria, Tunisia, Tripolis, and Morroco. These were powerful coastal societies tied in various ways to the Ottoman world, and in Shakespeare's day they were central to English fears about piracy and captivity. Ships were seized. Sailors were enslaved. Families, merchants, churches, and governments negotiated over the price of a human life.  English first hand accounts of the Muslim world and the Barbary States in particular were sparse, even non-existent prior to Richard Knolles publication in 1603 where he writes the History of the Turks, the same year Shakespeare publishes his Ottoman-heavy play with a Moor in the title role, Othello.   Today we are joined by Daniel Vitkus, editor of Piracy, Slavery, and Redemption: Barbary Captivity Narratives from Early Modern England, and Abdulhamit Arvas, Associate Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania and expert on early modern Muslims, Barbary pirates, and Shakespeare. They are here to help us explore the place of the Barbary Coast in Shakespeare's England, to understand the culture of hostages and holding someone ransom, what was happening to Britons that were taken captive and sold into slavery by the Barbary pirates, as well as to explain the surprising dichotomy of being afraid of the Barbary nation while admiring their products, like horses. 

Gilli Apter is a London-based comedian from South Africa. Gilli started doing stand up in Johannesburg and has since gone on to perform at comedy clubs internationally, most often in London, where she is a regular face on the comedy circuit. She has toured the world hosting the smash hit comedy show, Story Party | True Dating Stories.  Gilli's solo show: The Hilarious Deep Amazing Comedy Show has recently sold out repeatedly in London, in cities across Europe (Madrid, Zurich, Vienna, Lisbon, Riga, Helsinki and more) as well as in her native South Africa.  You can watch her stand up on Trevor Noah's "Nationwild" on Showmax in South Africa, or on "Only Jokes Allowed" on Netflix worldwide. Gilli is currently touring Asia and Australia and later in September she will be in Europe, check the links below for more details. We chat we about doing a video a day for a year, starting comedy in her 30's, mentors and words of encouragement and discouragement, being kicked out of advertising school, embracing 'failure', breakups, the lies we tell ourselves, getting on Netflix, her tour + plenty more! Check Gilli out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillog/ Website/ tickets: https://gilliapter.com/shows/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gilliaptercomedian/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBK0orXERdXeTkzrDGsw-gg ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/  

On Monday, July 20, 2026, Carl Munson for Good Morning Portugal reports that the Cascais Hospital home hospitalization unit has achieved a major milestone, preventing nearly 4,000 days of traditional inpatient care this year by treating patients at home. This has freed up beds for acute cases and is viewed as a cost-effective solution. Other headlines include the government forming a task force to tackle a longstanding backlog, a new community-led SWAT language program designed to help expats master Portuguese through accountability, weekly goals, and real-world practice (instead of apps); eased water restrictions in the Algarve after recent rain, taxi protests against new TVDE regulations, Angolan investment in Portugal doubling to historic levels, and minor injuries following a fire at Lisbon's CUF hospitals. More at www.portugalforeignersforum.com/newsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

In today's Good Morning Portugal news headlines (17 July 2026), Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announces a new migration plan to resolve the backlog of 400,000 pending cases, including the end of the controversial Manifestation of Interest mechanism.   A dedicated AIMA task force is being created to tackle residency queues, while Parliament approves significant income tax reductions for the middle class.   Alcochete is officially selected as the site for Lisbon's new international airport, and Portuguese real estate prices rose by 7% in the latest figures.   Other stories include water restrictions in the Algarve being eased after recent rainfall, AIMA staff strikes threatening further delays, Portugal ranked among the safest nations globally, foreign residents contributing 15% to social security revenue, and ongoing talks about the high-speed rail link between Lisbon and Madrid.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

In today's Good Morning Portugal news headlines (16 July 2026), PM Luís Montenegro will open the State of the Nation debate, facing pressure over the national exam grading crisis and public service efficiency. In migration news, AIMA will begin automatically assigning social security numbers to foreign residents later this month, aiming to speed up residency processing. The EU urged Portugal to prioritise affordable housing and healthcare investment while maintaining fiscal discipline, while Economy Minister Manuel Castro Almeida announced plans to cut business red tape by autumn, replacing prior notifications with technical declarations to ease small business setup. Portugal continues to hold the second-highest VAT rate in Europe, and national inflation reached 5%, though essential food basket prices saw a marginal dip this week. Other headlines included a major fire destroying ten warehouses in Paredes, a Science and Innovation Forum in Lisbon drawing over 1,000 organisations, an upcoming parliamentary debate on public ownership of Portuguese beaches, the CPLP Youth Summit in Cascais promoting integration and gender equality, continued US investor confidence in the Portuguese market, and news that an uninhabited island in Aveiro is set to be auctioned for luxury housing development.

Let's discuss intuition.In this episode, I'm telling you the full story of how one small decision to listen to my body last fall led to the biggest, most magical thing in my business and my life.Last year I had a two week trip planned with my friend Sarah. On paper it was a dream. But as it got closer, something in my body kept whispering, this is too much. And instead of pushing through like I would have during my drinking years, I said it out loud.Then Sarah asked me one question that changed everything.In this episode, we're talking about intuition. What it actually feels like in your body, what science says about when you can trust it, and why twenty years of over-drinking teaches you to mute the very signals that are trying to guide you.You'll learn: Why gut feelings are literal (your body sends way more information to your brain than your brain sends back) The one question to ask yourself when you can't tell what you really want Why your intuition about your own needs is the most reliable kind, according to research How wine becomes the tool we use to drown out the "something's off" whisper What honoring your intuition actually gives you (hint: I'm keeping this honest, no fairy tales) www.angelamascenik.com

Back with another off the cuff vlog today, and this time, I share a smoothie of thoughts, including:The power of constraints boosting imaginationHow I produce more coherent work with constraintsMy experience flying Business Class from Copenhagen to Lisbon and the glaring spotlight of class systems in travelWhat Business Class and the coaching space have in commonWhat "classes" are we creating in our own ecosystems and are we happy about it? Is there anything we can change?Why I'd never run a 4000+ person program and why I never desire toHow I make my business work focusing on intimacy and build that into my business modelWHEW, a lot can go down in 10 mins! Let me know your thoughts in the Spotify comment section, leave a written review, and slide in my DMs (on Threads)!Connect with Chelsea:Get on the Ultimate Pitch Kit waitlist

In today's Good Morning Portugal news headlines (15 July 2026), the Banco de Portugal forecasts 1.8% economic growth this year despite global challenges, while new government savings certificates see record demand. An investigation reveals that foreign residents are leaving Portugal due to prolonged AIMA delays, and the rental market is braced for impact as new eviction reforms begin. Lisbon ranks third best city globally for quality of life, but Portugal lags behind the EU average for hospital beds. President António José Seguro calls for seismic risk preparation to be a national priority. Other stories include health unions confirming an open-ended strike for the rest of 2026, a record shortage of family doctors, expected fuel price rises, Lisbon attracting high net worth individuals, and proposed new language requirements for ride-hailing drivers.

Frost Sessions - Alex Frost DJ - Episode 17 - Guest Mix by Muri - 15-07-26 Show: Frost Sessions Artist: Alex Frost DJ Guest: Muri Air Date: 15 July 2026 Genre: House / Deep House / Deep Tech / Minimal / Progressive House Seventeenth show of The Frost Sessions, 15-07-26, a twice monthly slice of house and techno, every other Wednesday, 09.00 GMT, 10.00 CET on Data Transmission Radio. Links at linktr.ee/alexfrostdj Our guest mix today is from Muri, a minimal artist based in Lisbon, and the founder and curator of Minimalista Records. His journey, which began in the hip-hop scene of Curitiba in Brazil in 2012, evolved into a passion for electronic music, finding in minimal the perfect freedom to explore the boundaries of House and Techno. linktr.ee/muridj Tracklist: 1 - C4STRO, Muri - Noir [Master v2] 2 - Sherpas & Divers, A. Ambartsumyan - Moryana (Alex Moiss Remix) 3 - Fabre - Mauro (Veebo & Lathouwers Remix) 4 - STRNGE, M1NT - Spheres 5 - DFRA Give Me 6 - STRNGE, M1NT - Spheres 7 - Inshore - Unconsciousness 8 - Nofex - In My Mind (Original Mix) 9 - Tobias Laun - G2V-028 10 - Etzu Mahkayah - Methodolgy (Anas M Remix) 11 - NTFO - Dawn Broke 12 - Dojo Zone - Sobre Tierra 13 - LVCA and Marlon - Ibiza Sound Machine 14 - Thomass Jackson - Atomo 15 - Ben Biron - Sick Daze (APM001 & Blac Remix) 16 - Kimshies & You Man - You Dust (Roe Deers Remix) 17 - Marco Dionigi - A Day In Los Angeles 18 - Mike.D - Perla Negra (Original Mix) 19 - Alvaro Medina - This Sound (Original Mix) 20 - Chopper, NOUSB Aria Frequency EP 21 - DB9 - Lunar (Per Hammar Dubb) 22 - Louie Fresco - Nadie (Original Mix) 23 - C.I.S.C.O, MURI - 230426 [Master v1] 24 - The Maersk Project - Evolver (Terry Francis Rerub) 25 - Frida Carlos - Dub City (Original Mix) 26 - Roberto Pedoto - Bubbling Up (Original Mix) 27 - Nick Lawyer - Golden Wings 28 - Glitch Molecule - Almas Bekännelser (Original Mix) Originally broadcast on Data Transmission Radio. Listen live and explore the archive: https://radio.datatransmission.co

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Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Ana Oliveira, Assistant Professor at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Lisbon. In this episode, Anthony and Ana talk about effective strategies for diagnosing, managing, and preventing otitis externa in dogs. This episode covers advancing beyond traditional treatments towards microbiome-based therapies and stewardship principles to improve patient outcomes. They discuss how to developproactive long-term strategies for recurrent otitis in atopic dogs, along with innovative treatments including probiotics targeting microbiome restoration. Thank you to Animalcare for making this episode possible.

This week on Mouse Chat, Sharpie takes us to Europe for a father-son high-school graduation trip through Spain and Portugal — a destination his oldest son picked as he heads off to study architecture. From Gaudí's Sagrada Família to a flamenco tablao, high-speed trains, beach towns, and Lisbon's tile shops, here's an honest trip report with real tips you can use to plan your own visit. What we cover this week: The route: flying Aer Lingus out of Pittsburgh with a 12-hour Dublin layover each way, then Barcelona (3 nights) → high-speed train to Madrid → train to Seville → local train to Cádiz → back to Seville → a flight to Lisbon, plus a day trip to Cascais. Barcelona: an 8-hour guided tour, an hour inside Sagrada Família (and why the light, the facades, and the windows are unlike any cathedral you've seen), the Gothic Quarter, a Picasso mural, Park Güell, the harbor cable car, neighborhood markets, and a breathtaking live flamenco show. Riding the rails: what first class on Spain's high-speed trains is really like (lounge, meal service, roomy seats) and the fields of sunflowers "as far as the eye can see" between Madrid and Seville. Madrid: a tuk-tuk tour on a 104°F record-heat day — including the AI-translation guide snafu — and how to roll with it when a tour doesn't go to plan. Cádiz: a relaxing beach-town break, a spa hotel with a full thermal suite and 75-minute massages for about $100 each, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe. Lisbon & Cascais: the cleanest city of the trip, the designer-lined Avenida da Liberdade, a rooftop-pool hotel, hunting down handmade Portuguese pottery and antique tiles, and cliff divers at a beautiful beach town 40 minutes away. Real-world tips: Spain's excellent public transit, the current euro exchange rate (about $1.15 to €1), walking 75 miles over nine days, and Sharpie's planning method — book the big-ticket sights, then fill the gaps with finds along the way. Thinking about a trip like this? Sharpie plans Europe travel for Mouse Chat's travel agency, Pixie Vacations — free planning, no booking fees. Get a free, no-fee quote at https://pixievacations.com/get-a-quick-vacation-quote/ or call 678-815-1584. Prefer to see Spain and Portugal by ship? You can browse and book Mediterranean and Atlantic cruises through our online booking engine at https://cruise.pixievacations.com. Listen and subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mousechat-net-family-travel-podcast-disney-universal/id395503030 | Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1ujpZQKOnCuKcgArpnBQKQ. Questions or comments? Email comments@mousechat.net.

Art criticism is vanishing from mainstream media, but here's the uncomfortable question: does art and culture still need critics? Our host, Joana P. R. Neves, art curator and writer, examines why critics are leaving big outlets without being replaced—and what this means for art criticism, artistic quality assessment, curatorial etiquette, and the future of art evaluation itself. What is art criticism actually for? And where does Joana's feminist critique of critique lead to? And who decides what's good art now? Or, rather, is “good art” the yardstick by which art experiences should be measured?Did you enjoy the episode? Think about supporting Exhibitionistas by leaving a small donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/exhibitionistaJoana explores 3 questions in this episode: What is Art Criticism? Who reads it and who or what does art criticism serve? And finally, what is her own relation with it as someone who admittedly is not fond of the genre?Sign up for a tiered monthly support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624749/monetization/supporter_settings Your contribution keeps us going.Art Etiquette Segment guest: Elizabeth Botten, Reference Specialist at the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art Art question: what can we do to accommodate visitors and make their exhibition experience enjoyable while preserving art etiquette?Soon: Bonus – full length Art Etiquette episodes.Segment: Brainstorm in a Teacup:Come for the art, stay for the creative writing segment, where Joana reads short texts from her notebooks exposing her inner thoughts and odd fictional flash writing.Jingle: "Wunder", experimental poem by Joana P. R. Neves.0:00: Intro: Where to continue your Exhibitionistas experience.2:27: Today's question: is art criticism still valid?4:56: Why are art critics vanishing? And how?7:05: 3 guiding questions of the episode: what is it, who does it serve and who is reading - or not8:46: What is art criticism? A scandal and a text.15:35: Genius, excellence, quality: are these outdated questions?24:35: Who is reading art criticism?27:12: Art Etiquette with Elizabeth Botten38:08: What does art criticism do, and what or who is it upholding?46:44: Joana's honest reckoning with art criticism54:14: Brainstorm in a Teacup (Creative Writing segment)Did the episode stir Art Wonderment memories? Share them via text or voice message.Support the showCreated & Hosted by Dr. Joana P. R. Neves, art curator and writer with over 20 years of experience in the contemporary art field. Artistic director of Drawing Now Paris since 2018, she has worked across the industry, from the art market to education. She co-launched the art residency and project space Worlding in 2020. Exhibitionistas' first year offered exhibition discussions with guest co-host Emily Harding; organically, it grew into a more experimental show exploring art topics, stories and interviews complemented by Joana's publication Art Thinkosaurus on Substack. She champions ‘Art Wonderment's' embrace of complexity against the lure of ready-made opinions. A polyglot, she grew up in Lisbon, studied and lived in Paris, to finally settle in London with her artist husband, four children and two cats. Find us:On Instagram – @exhibitionistas_podcastOn Substack (NEWSLETTER: sign up!): Art Thinkosaurus > Exhibitionistas FilesOnline: www.exhibitionistaspodcast.comDo you want to be a guest on Art Etiquette? Reach out: joana@exhibitionistaspodcast.comCopyright: Joana P. R. Neves, 2024.

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In today's Good Morning Portugal news headlines (13 July 2026), Portugal ranks fourth globally for rising house prices while the rental market continues to cool for a fifth consecutive month.The immigration residency backlog has been officially cleared following a major AIMA task force effort.Algarve locals warn of impending disaster due to reckless tourist behaviour at eroding cliffs and landmarks, and Greenpeace highlights Portugal's escalating wildfire crisis driven by climate change and rural abandonment.Other stories include the first privately managed public health centre opening next month in Torres Vedras, mandatory SNS-24 contact for obstetrics emergencies, Lisbon becoming Europe's fourth fastest-growing luxury housing market, and a new single social benefit framework impacting immigrant support.

Live July 12, 2026(The Yaron & Nikos Dialogues, Episode 7)Egalitarianism, Khmer Rouge & the Killing Fields of Cambodia | Yaron & Nikos DialoguesWhat Happens When Equality Becomes an Absolute? The Deadly Lessons of Pol Pot's CambodiaCould the pursuit of equality become one of history's deadliest ideas?The Khmer Rouge didn't simply commit mass murder—they attempted to erase individuality itself. Under Pol Pot, Cambodia became history's most radical experiment in egalitarianism, where intelligence, achievement, family, love, private property, and even wearing glasses could become death sentences.In this episode, Yaron Brook and Nikos Sotirakopoulos examine the philosophical roots behind one of the twentieth century's greatest atrocities. They explore how egalitarian ideals became totalitarian terror, why many Western intellectuals excused the regime, and what Cambodia still teaches us about collectivism, freedom, and human nature.The discussion also includes updates on the Yaron Brook documentary project, film recommendations, and the return of the show's music segment.Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/ESzykH4naC8More from Nikos Sotirakopoulos: https://www.nikos.org/Support Nikos: https://www.youtube.com/@nikos_1717Main Topics00:00 Introduction, World Cup & documentary update10:26 Why Cambodia matters12:21 Cambodian genocide overview16:03 French colonialism & Pol Pot's influences22:18 Rise of the communist movement25:10 Vietnam War & revolutionary momentum29:04 Origins of the Khmer Rouge30:12 Mao's influence33:19 U.S. bombing & communist recruitment38:01 Radical egalitarianism becomes terror45:02 Emptying Phnom Penh49:34 S-21 prison & ideological purges54:00 Love and family under communism59:31 Starvation, terror & Vietnam's invasion1:04:28 Fate of Khmer Rouge leaders1:07:18 Western intellectuals and Cambodia1:12:31 Film recommendations1:13:51 Justice after the Khmer Rouge1:13:59 Music Review: R.E.M. – Stand1:23:20 Next Dialogue: Ronald Reagan & Ayn RandLive Audience Q&A1:18:50 Simple Minds – Don't You Forget About Me1:26:27 Brad Pitt on Atlas Shrugged & The Fountainhead1:31:23 Could Western egalitarianism lead to another Cambodia?1:34:22 China's support for the Khmer Rouge1:36:12 Germany, Argentina & defeating bad ideas1:39:39 Is cynicism rational today?1:43:21 Christian New Right vs. Democratic Socialists1:45:00 Why does collectivism demand self-sacrifice?1:48:13 The cost of anti-profit morality1:51:05 Connor McGregor—an egoist?1:54:42 Did Pol Pot use starvation as a purge?1:58:56 Was Vietnam heroic for ending the Khmer Rouge?2:00:19 Richard Wolff revisited2:02:51 Does France owe Cambodia an apology?2:04:42 World Cup red card controversy2:05:53 Did communist leaders think Pol Pot went too far?2:08:00 Why Vietnam embraces capitalism today2:09:25 Did Ayn Rand comment on Pol Pot?2:11:43 Resistance inside Cambodia2:15:35 Why didn't Mao invade Hong Kong?2:16:38 Cambodia reading recommendations2:21:18 London's Muslim neighborhoods & the documentary2:23:55 John Galt's real message2:26:56 Ayn Rand on censorship2:33:49 Why communist Poland & Cuba tolerated Christianity2:34:33 Did Tito prove socialism works?2:37:21 Lisbon event with Nikos?2:39:53 Is colonialism part of Western civilization?

Europe's AI position is being tested from every direction: Chinese open-weight models are gaining usage, Nvidia could become even more central to the stack and Europe still has gaps across power, chips, data centres and model capacity.In the latest episode of This Week in European Tech, Mads Jensen and Dan Bowyer of SuperSeed are joined by Lomax Ward of Outsized Ventures to discuss the AI power shift between China, the US and Europe.They also cover UK pension capital moving into venture, whether today's AI market looks like 1999, Anthropic and OpenAI's IPO pressure, model commoditisation and where Europe may still have an edge.HighlightsWhy China's AI model usage is becoming harder to ignoreWhat Chinese model restrictions could mean for EuropeEurope's AI infrastructure gap across power, chips, data centres and modelsWhether UK pension capital is finally moving into ventureWhy today's AI market both does and does not look like 1999Where Europe may still have a real opportunity in AI—————Love Tomorrow Summit - July 23, 2026, Tomorrowland, BelgiumThe Impact Circle Investor Lounge - July 24, 2026EUVC is curating the investment stage.Register here.—————Timestamps(01:45) Introduction(03:25) Quick news roundup(05:30) Tesla, SpaceX, Samsung and the week's market signals(08:00) The UK's fiscal outlook and the OBR warning(11:10) Government oversight of frontier AI releases(12:00) China's rise in AI model usage(14:30) Could Nvidia benefit if China restricts model access?(17:00) Europe's exposure across the AI infrastructure stack(19:15) OpenAI, Anthropic and the pressure to IPO(22:45) UK pension capital starts moving into venture(25:00) Why pension investment matters for the UK ecosystem(28:00) Where pension capital should be deployed(30:00) Incentives, coercion and the role of government(32:45) Is today's AI market another 1999?(40:30) The case against the dot-com comparison(46:30) AI Corner: Anthropic's Fable and Sonnet strategy(48:30) Lisbon's earthquake history and engineering response(54:15) Lisbon's tech ecosystem(56:30) Europe's opportunity, deals of the week and what to watch next

Today's Cruise News covers three stories from across the industry. Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess returned to San Francisco after a norovirus outbreak that affected 102 guests and 23 crew during its 20-night Alaska voyage ending July 2 — the third confirmed norovirus event on a Princess ship in 2026, reported to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program. In New York Harbor, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 anchored as the centerpiece of Sail4th 250, the celebration of America's 250th Independence Day featuring more than 100 vessels, 47 tall ships from 20 nations, and a military flypast on July 4. And Nicko Cruises unveiled a 172-day 2027-28 world cruise aboard Vasco da Gama, a roundtrip from Lisbon spanning six continents and 41 countries, bookable in full, as a 125-day segment, or in individual sectors.

This week's Geekwire is packed with rock news, controversy, tour trouble, and some genuinely cool developments. We discuss the cancellation of an Australian Ace Frehley tribute tour amid mounting issues surrounding Silverback Touring and promoter Danny Bazzi. We also cover stolen Accept gear, Megadeth's last-minute Lisbon cancellation, and the fan reaction that followed. In KISS news, a classic 1976 Anaheim concert is finally getting an official live release. We also congratulate past guest and friend of the show Andrew Sgambati on being hired by KISS for video work. Elsewhere, the first official Black Sabbath book is on the way, Mötley Crüe bring some deep cuts back to the stage, and Nikki Sixx fires back at Shannon Larkin. Scott Ian and Gary Holt defend Yungblud, while Rudy Sarzo addresses the use of AI on a new song. We also cover big updates from Def Leppard, Ugly Kid Joe, and much more. It's the week in rock and metal news—filtered through the Decibel Geek lens. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Geekwire is packed with rock news, controversy, tour trouble, and some genuinely cool developments. We discuss the cancellation of an Australian Ace Frehley tribute tour amid mounting issues surrounding Silverback Touring and promoter Danny Bazzi. We also cover stolen Accept gear, Megadeth's last-minute Lisbon cancellation, and the fan reaction that followed. In KISS news, a classic 1976 Anaheim concert is finally getting an official live release. We also congratulate past guest and friend of the show Andrew Sgambati on being hired by KISS for video work. Elsewhere, the first official Black Sabbath book is on the way, Mötley Crüe bring some deep cuts back to the stage, and Nikki Sixx fires back at Shannon Larkin. Scott Ian and Gary Holt defend Yungblud, while Rudy Sarzo addresses the use of AI on a new song. We also cover big updates from Def Leppard, Ugly Kid Joe, and much more. It's the week in rock and metal news—filtered through the Decibel Geek lens. We hope you enjoy Geekwire and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You decided this morning you weren't drinking tonight. Then 5pm rolls around, the day was long, and the debate starts: "Maybe just one. I don't want to be left out. I'll start fresh Monday."In this episode, I'm sharing a very personal story about coming off anti-anxiety medication and sleep aids during our move to Lisbon, the brutal side effects nobody warned me about, and the two nights I barely slept at all.What got me through was one skill: allowing the discomfort WHILE my brain also wanted to talk me out of it.In this episode, you'll learn: My experience stopping a low-dose anti-anxiety and what the withdrawal was actually like (brain zaps, body aches, sleepless nights, stomach issues.. all of it) Why I decided to come off everything before walking the Camino, including sleep aids The difference between allowing discomfort and white-knuckling through it Why deciding ahead of time changes everything, and how the 2 am moment becomes just following through Quick note: this is my personal experience with medication. Always talk to your doctor before starting or stopping anything. This is not medical advice.www.angelamascenik.com

A new investigation is launched as Mark receives word from two separate listeners about having one night stands with the son of an Airbnb Host in Lisbon. If you've done the same, please get in touch so we can verify if it's the same property! https://www.instagram.com/mehiganmark/?hl=enDo your good deed of th day and share the show with one friend :)

Send us Fan MailSimon and Lee open on the tyranny of public pianos: one played beautifully by an old friend at Euston station, another axed to pieces in Lisbon after one too many renditions of the same tune. It tips into a longer meditation on recognition, virtuosity, and the icky feeling of wanting to be seen, prompted partly by Simon's nephew Finn asking how the professorship (announced last episode) is actually sitting with him a week in. Lee has his own news too: after two headache-inducing years, his university's research degree awarding powers bid has finally gone in.MentionedChopin – composer; played by an old friend of Simon's at Euston station, mid-piece, as he arrived to meet herCais do Sodré – train station in Lisbon; site of a public piano playing the same tune on loop until commuters had it removedHamilton – the musical; the "room where it happened" line recurs, and Lee had recently been watching an excellent Japanese-language productionMeta Ray-Ban glasses – smart glasses; cited as an emblem of frictionless recording cultureMichael Barrymore – British TV entertainer and former host of The Generation Game; recalled via the detail that someone died in his swimming pool years ago, then (probably wrongly) credited with now filming strangers in shops via Meta Ray-Bans for TikTokThe Generation Game – UK Saturday-night variety/game show; cited as an example of personality-driven light entertainmentNoel Edmonds' House Party – UK entertainment show, named alongside Strictly Come Dancing and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway as part of the same "Saturday night" lineageStrictly Come Dancing – UK dance competition show; named as a descendant of that variety traditionAnt & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway – UK Saturday-night entertainment show; offered as the closest contemporary equivalentGet in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net. ---The Midlifing logo is adapted from an original image by H.L.I.T: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29311691@N05/8571921679 (CC BY 2.0)

How did Alex use points and miles to save on her family's summer trip to Portugal? In this episode, Alex walks through her trip to Lisbon and the Algarve with her family of six, sharing how she booked flights and hotels using points, what worked well, and the experiences that stood out most.         Alex explains the strategies she used for maximizing points, navigating award bookings, and selecting accommodations that fit her family. She highlights what surprised her about traveling to Lisbon and the Algarve, including moments that made the trip enjoyable for both adults and kids. You'll also hear about the family's stop in Boston along the way and Pam's favorite highlights.        By the end of this episode, you will understand how to plan a family trip to Portugal using points, practical strategies for booking award travel, and tips Alex relied on to maximize her points and miles for her family of six.                You can find links to resources mentioned in this episode plus the transcript here: pointstalksquad.com/188          If you're looking for even more Points Talk®, featuring the latest news in points, miles, and credit cards, behind-the-scenes insights, and a monthly Ask Us Anything episode—subscribe to Points Talk® Premium: https://pointstalk.supercast.com/          Ready to get started with NEARLY FREE travel? Click here for the exact offers we would sign up for this month: https://pointstalksquad.lpages.co/bestoffers/            Points Talk® is also on YouTube! You can watch this episode here: youtube.com/@pointstalksquad         Let us know what you want to hear on the podcast by sending us a DM on Instagram: instagram.com/pointstalksquad

On today's episode of The Metal Breakdown Daily, host Scott Penfold breaks down a massive day of rock history, last-minute festival chaos, and a poignant heavy metal tribute. We start with the highly anticipated announcement of 'The Masters Of Reality', a massive 500-page officially backed Black Sabbath book arriving this October through Rufus Publishing. Overseen by legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin, the project chronicles the band's iconic Ozzy Osbourne-fronted eras up to their historic 'Back To The Beginning' farewell concert. Halfin reveals that production began two years ago with the full blessing and signed participation of the late heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne before his sudden passing in 2025. Plus, absolute chaos erupted in Lisbon, Portugal, over the weekend after Megadeth was forced to pull the plug on their headlining appearance at the EvilLive festival due to catastrophic "technical issues." We look at eyewitness accounts of frantic road crews running through the crowd with flashlights, leading to a near-riot as furious fans chanted for refunds and pelted the stage with projectiles. Finally, we head to Atlanta, Georgia, where a brand-new street memorial has been officially unveiled at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Boulevard SE. Erected at the site of late Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds' tragic 2025 motorcycle crash, the moving tribute serves a dual purpose as a critical road safety warning urging drivers to look twice for motorcyclists. STAY LOUD: Subscribe now to never miss a daily briefing, and catch our 24/7 digital stream at LoadedRadio.com or on the free Loaded Radio App.

He built a short term let business to 70 units and 20 staff — then walked away at 29 to start from scratch. The very next day he went to view a hotel.

Since the Treaty of Lisbon entered into force in 2009,the European Union has faced numerous significant crises. At the same time, the Union's member states have largely proven unable or unwilling to amend the EU's treaties. While this has often created impasses and deadlocks, it has not stoppedthe process of European Integration. On the contrary, some scholars have argued that the EU almost relies on crises, as its member states often are only able to build consensus on further large steps of European integration in exceptional situations. Over the last fifteen years, significant developmentshave allowed the EU to respond to new challenges. Many of them have been enabled through creative interpretations of the EU treaties rather than formal amendments. In this conversation, Päivi Leino-Sandberg critically analyzes therecent application of the doctrine of living constitutionalism by EU institutions.

Esta semana, temos na estante “Sobre a Igualdade de Todas as Coisas”, de Carlos Rovelli; “Só os Cães São Livres de Mijar”, do colectivo Infraestrutura Pública; “The Disenchantement of Lisbon”, de Alfredo Isaías; e “O Poeta Nu”, de Jorge Sousa Braga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norwegian Cruise Line opens the show with a 50% discount on 2026 summer fares across 15 homeports, pairing Kids Sail Free with its Free at Sea package and pointing families toward Great Stirrup Cay, where the new Great Tides Waterpark opens September 4. We then turn to the MS Hondius, where Oceanwide Expeditions says its crew has completed quarantine following a hantavirus outbreak that produced 12 confirmed cases and three deaths on an Antarctic expedition; the vessel has since been cleared and returned to service. Finally, Norwegian Star moves its November 12, 2027 departure from Lisbon to Tarragona, Spain, swapping a Canary Islands and Morocco itinerary for a nine-night Mediterranean sailing that ends in Barcelona.

I'm recording this from my first morning LIVING in Lisbon, Portugal, sitting in The Magic House with a cup of coffee, my family finally here, and this feeling I can only describe as the specific joy of having done the hard thing.Eighteen months ago I had an idea to move my family to a country I had never been to. No plan. Just a decision. And this morning that decision is my reality.In this episode I'm sharing what that journey taught me — and exactly how it applies to changing your relationship with alcohol.Because here's what I know after eight years of doing this work: the women who stay stuck aren't lacking information. They aren't lacking willpower. They're waiting to know how before they decide. And that's backwards. The plan doesn't come before the decision. The plan comes FROM the decision. We cover:Why waiting to feel ready keeps you stuck — and what to do insteadThe one question that cuts through every excuse: if you knew it would work, would you do it?What real change actually looks like from the inside — and why the mess doesn't mean you're failingThe grief nobody talks about when you change your relationship with alcoholAnd what deciding, actually looks like.THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF: You've been thinking about changing your drinking for months or years and you still haven't fully committed You keep waiting until you feel ready, until things calm down, until after the next event You know what you want but you don't believe you can actually get there You've tried before and it didn't stick and you're not sure this time would be different You want permission to start before you have it all figured out ABOUT ANGELA: Angela Mascenik is a certified stop over-drinking coach for women and the host of the Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living podcast. She helps high-achieving women get to the root of why they drink and change their relationship with alcohol from the inside out — without white-knuckling it or relying on willpower. Angela is the creator of the 6-month Transformation Program, the Alive AF! membership, and The Magic House Retreat Center in Lisbon, Portugal.To learn more or apply for the Transformation Program visit angelamascenik.com/transformationprogram.

Welcome back to Cheers with Nat – the podcast dedicated to cheering on women in drinks. We're continuing our four-episode mini-series from NYC! Today's guest is Mandy Naglich, an author, journalist, and professional taster. Mandy tells us about the daytime TV icon she aspired to be when she grew up, and the winding career path she navigated in pursuit of her passion for broadcast journalism. We also discuss what it means to be a professional taster and how Mandy became one, what inspired her to write a book about the topic, and how she trains bar teams with her tasting skills. The we get into Mandy's social media presence, her love of travel, how she stays grounded outside work, and more.   What stuck with me from this conversation: On the why behind her book: "If I can help a couple people be more thoughtful about what they're tasting every day, that felt really exciting to me." On how scent makes us human: "About 20% of our genetic code is dedicated to us decoding different aromas… Like what makes us human – what our bodies and genetic code is built to do – is to decode scents around us all the time. It's what's keeping us safe, it's what's letting us know what we're eating, it's what's letting us know what environments were in. So I think it's something that's so important and really ignored. And when you think of what's making you a person and what makes you different to the person next to you, so much of it is how we smell the word and we just don't think about it." On her social media: "My goal isn't to make these beautiful things, it's to hopefully communicate knowledge in a way that is memorable and – it's such a buzz word, but – snackable. Someone can watch it, remember what I said, and then go to a party and be able to repeat it like they're a knowledgeable person. That's what's important to me." On what travel gives her: "What it does and [how] I've seen my life change is, really, understanding people better." On why she loves silent retreats: "We don't realize how little silence is in our life… being in silence, I can feel my brain function differently. I love a good podcast, I always love learning. But I really try to monitor how much time I have someone else's ideas in my brain rather than my own brain producing ideas."   Links & things: What we're drinking: Mandy's 'special brew' (a tea blend made on the day at Nomadworks where we were recording!) Listen in to learn why tea is great for 'waking up' your palate for a tasting! Mandy's work: Her book – How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life Her other writing Her social media (don't miss the ice video we chatted about!) Her TV appearances Where she travelled (just in April!): Lisbon – visiting Red Frog and Imprensa groups Amsterdam – to prep for Europe's 50 Best Bars Barcelona – to judge the Torres Brandy Zero Challenge and speak at Barcelona Cocktail Fest Vancouver – for the North America's 50 Best Bars announcement Highlights from our last call round: Podcast recc: Experimental History Producer we need to know: Duvel Where Mandy wants to visit: National parks in the US & the Cotswolds in the UK Another awesome woman in drinks we should meet: Anna Sebastian   Recording info: April 2026 at Nomadworks in NYC   Subscribe | Follow on Instagram | Email

Lara Espírito Santo grew up shuttling between Rio de Janeiro and her father's industrial farms in Paraguay and Brazil, traded a planned career in politics and international development for a kitchen job at Silo in London, and went on to co-found SEM, the zero-food-waste restaurant in Lisbon she ran with her partner George McLeod until closing it ten days before this conversation (not for financial reasons, but to figure out what comes next).Source the cream instead of buying butter, and one ingredient quietly becomes four: butter, buttermilk, then whey and cheese once you split the buttermilk again. That unglamorous bit of dairy chemistry is the mechanic behind Lara's central claim: you don't get to zero food waste by managing waste better. You get there by going further back up the supply chain than most kitchens ever bother to look, and only then does the creativity actually start.In this episode, recorded in Lisbon, we get into how watching the birds disappear from her father's 20,000-hectare farm pushed her toward activism and then back into restaurants, why SEM's food costs ran at 17%, against an industry standard of 25–30%, why she closed it anyway, the case for an EU-wide black market in regeneratively raised organ meat, oyster shells turned into dinner plates, and why she'd spend a hypothetical billion euros de-risking the years it takes a farm to convert.More about this episode.Thoughts? Ideas? Questions? Send us a message!Find out more about our Generation-Re investment syndicate:https://gen-re.land/ Thank you to our Field Builders Circle for supporting us. Learn more hereSupport the show=======In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.

Dr Nuno Castel-Branco is a Research Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford. He completed his Ph.D. in the history of science at Johns Hopkins University in 2021 after earning a Bachelor's and Master's in Physics at the University of Lisbon. Previously, he worked as a Research Fellow at Harvard University's Villa I Tatti in Florence and at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. His first book, The Traveling Anatomist: Nicolaus Steno and the Intersection of Disciplines in Early Modern Science was published by the University of Chicago Press in October 2025. Dr Castel-Branco's research has been generously supported by institutions such as the Fulbright Program, the Andrew Mellon Foundation, the Royal Society and, more recently, the John Fell Fund from the University of Oxford. His writing has also appeared in publications such as Isis, Renaissance Quarterly and Annals of Science, as well as in the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and Scientific American.Substack "Stories of Science" https://nunocastelbranco.substack.com/Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Anatomist-Nicolaus-Intersection-Disciplines/dp/0226842290

Dr Tim Astandu has been to every country in the world Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Tim Astandu. Tim and I have been in the same room three times in less than 12 months … Addis Ababa, Hanoi, and Lisbon, but today was a great opportunity to learn about his life and travels and it didn't disappoint. A mother who wrote for NatGeo, extensive schooling in the UK, and then of course … Chasing 193. And do not forget a special serenade in DPRK. Tim will be attending the ETF and you will be able to meet him in Bangkok. I would like to thank everyone for their support of Counting Countries, especially my Patrons. You know them, you love them! Bisa "fully nomadic" Myles, Ted Nims, Adam "one-away" Hickman, Steph "Phuket" Rowe, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ed Hotchkiss, Barry Hoffner, Philippe "BC" Izedian, Gin Liutkeviciute, Sunir Joshi, Carole Southam, Sonia Zimmermann, Justine, Per Flisberg, Jorge Serpa, Sam Williams, Scott Day, Peter Fenger, Mihai Dascalu, Ryan Knott, Zipping Around The World Podcast, Shawn McDonough, and McCade Siegal for supporting this podcast. You can support this podcast by going to Patreon.com/CountingCountries. My patrons will hear the entire conversation with Tim. Please remember the next Extraordinary Travel Festival will be on October 22-25 in 2026. But remember there is a price increase on July 1. Lock in the lower price today. You can join the event and use the code BANGKOK. Consider joining our Instagram and Facebook groups and signing up for the ETF newsletter. Any questions, please let me know. I was in Boston while Tim was in Jakarta for this recording. Please listen in and enjoy. Thank you to my Patrons - you rock!! … Bisa Myles, Ted Nims, Adam Hickman, Steph Rowe, Simen Flotvik Mathisen, Ed Hotchkiss, Barry Hoffner, Philippe Izedian, Gin Liutkeviciute, Sunir Joshi, Carole Southam, Sonia Zimmermann, Justine, Per Flisberg, Jorge Serpa, Sam Williams, Scott Day, Peter Fenger, Mihai Dascalu, Ryan Knott, Zipping Around The World Podcast, Shawn McDonough and McCade Siegal. Be the first on your block to sport official Counting Countries apparel! And now you can listen to Counting Countries on Spotify! And Alexa! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! And write a review! More about Dr Tim Astandu Counting Countries: 196 Stories Blog Books And check out Thor Pedersen: The Impossible Journey (Amazon US Kindle (affiliate)): https://amzn.to/46pRuDi Other book options: Thor Pedersen | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree And Barry Hoffner: Belonging To The World (affiliate) About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who've spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter's Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi. About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl. He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia. Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com How Many Countries Are There? Well… that depends on who you ask! The United Nations states that there are 193 member states. The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories. The Traveler's Century Club states that there are 330 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands. The Nomad Mania divides the world into 1381 regions. The Most Traveled Person states that there are 1500 unique parts of the world. SISO says there are 3,978 places in the world. And the video that explains it all! Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. An analysis of these lists and who is the best traveled by Kolja Spori. Disclaimer: There are affiliates in this post. Dr. Tim Astandu Counting Countries

What does it really take to build a global career from Africa? In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and YouTube creator Tayo Aina reflects on a decade of traveling across Africa and the world, documenting cities, cultures, businesses, and untold stories. We discuss the hidden costs of creating world-class content, the challenges of traveling with a Nigerian passport, why he acquired a second citizenship, what Africa looks like when you've seen it up close, and the opportunities he believes the rest of the world still overlooks. This is a conversation about travel, entrepreneurship, identity, freedom, and the future of Africa.Sponsors:Threat Informat - https://threatinformant.io/                                               Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com African Languages Experts: https://africanlanguagesexperts.comJoin our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.comProduced by LF Media 

AI is forcing us to define what being human is. So, did our host, an art curator and writer, dare to create a Manifesto? Awkward? Or are we not used to women proclaiming things? How can art–seemingly at the brink of commodification–bear new forms of being human? Or is does it spotlight you, art wanderer? The self-help book "Tiny Experiments " by Anne-Laure Le Cunff sparked this art question: why did it excite such a meditative exploration of the role of art, and its urgent proclamation? Tune in to find out.Did you enjoy the episode? Think about supporting Exhibitionistas by leaving a small donation: https://buymeacoffee.com/exhibitionistaWhat else to do when we live in a society of images, but don't know what they are? In Joana's words: "Art Wonderment is me, howling, in recognition, in celebration, in fear, in respect, in defiance." Read the rest of her text here because a podcast episode is not the same beast as a text. The complete experience combines the two.Sign up for a tiered monthly support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624749/monetization/supporter_settings Your contribution keeps us going.With the wonderful Catalan artist Susanna INGLADA; the timeless wisdom of LAO TZU's Tao Te Ching translated by Ursula K. LE GUIN–, the most innovative Portuguese poet, Fernando PESSOA and his mind blowing creation of more than 100 heteronyms (poets he invented with a persona, a life, and their own authored poetry), amongst which the most extreme of them all, Alberto Caeiro.Art Etiquette Segment guest: Spencer Moore, Creator and host of The Hairy Chin PodcastArt question: why is contemporary art not considered art?Soon: Bonus – full length Art Etiquette episodes.Come for the art, stay for the creative writing–segment, Brainstorm in a Teacup, where Joana reads short texts from her notebooks exposing her inner thoughts and strange fictional flash writing.Jingle: "Wunder", experimental poem by Joana P. R. Neves.00:00:00 - Intro: A Different Start + Featured Artist Susanna Inglada00:02:06 - The Self-Help trap00:13:36 - Art Wonderment Manifesto00:19:26 - Art Etiquette with S. Moore: why is contemporary art not considered art?00:28:25 - Art Wonderment Manifesto – Holding the paradox wit artist Susanna Inglada00:33:07 - The mysterious life of Portugal's most intriguing poet, Fernando Pessoa00:42:06 - Brainstorm in a Teacup00:43:55 - A message, a rant, a call for voice notes, a see you soonDid the episode stir Art Wonderment memories? Share them via text or voice message.Support the showCreated & Hosted by Dr. Joana P. R. Neves, art curator and writer with over 20 years of experience in the contemporary art field. Artistic director of Drawing Now Paris since 2018, she has worked across the industry, from the art market to education. She co-launched the art residency and project space Worlding in 2020. Exhibitionistas' first year offered exhibition discussions with guest co-host Emily Harding; organically, it grew into a more experimental show exploring art topics, stories and interviews complemented by Joana's publication Art Thinkosaurus on Substack. She champions ‘Art Wonderment's' embrace of complexity against the lure of ready-made opinions. A polyglot, she grew up in Lisbon, studied and lived in Paris, to finally settle in London with her artist husband, four children and two cats. Find us:On Instagram – @exhibitionistas_podcastOn Substack (NEWSLETTER: sign up!): Art Thinkosaurus > Exhibitionistas FilesOnline: www.exhibitionistaspodcast.comDo you want to be a guest on Art Etiquette? Reach out: joana@exhibitionistaspodcast.comCopyright: Joana P. R. Neves, 2024.

An artist and educator, C. Matthew Szösz has established a practice that revolves around experimentation and investigation of techniques and material, with a focus on understanding the ways in which physical objects and events transform into intellectual and emotional experiences. He operates and is interested in the space that exists between design, craft and fine art. Wrote William Warmus in Glass, the UrbanGlass Art Quarterly: "So each Szösz project represents a unique inquiry into outcomes driven by curiosity, inspiration, and technical opportunity. Attempting to wrestle these diverse series into unified categories is to limit the creative variation and diversity of each, to try to name the style. Perhaps it is best to list some of his most important investigations, summarize the findings, and enjoy the artifacts of Szösz's subversive and yet disciplined and meticulous process."  Since receiving his MFA(Glass) from Rhode Island School of Design, Szösz has been recognized internationally with awards such as the Irvine Borowsky Prize, the Jutta-Cuny Franz Prize, and a Tiffany Foundation Grant, and has completed numerous residencies in the US, Europe, Asia and Australia. He enjoys working as an educator, and has taught at ASP Wrøcław, Rietveld Akademie, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Washington, University of Hawai'i, Pilchuck Glass School, Penland School of Crafts, and Bildwerk Frauenau and others, and has lectured and given numerous workshops around the world. He is the founding member of the curatorial group Hyperopia Projects and was Executive Director of Public Glass, a non-profit public access studio in San Francisco.  Szösz's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is represented in private collections and public institutions in the United States, Australia, Europe and Japan, including at the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY, the Renwick Gallery/Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC, the Toyama City Museum of Glass, Toyama, Japan, and Het Glazenhuis, Lommel, Belgium. His career has allowed him to meet and work with friends, colleagues and collaborators across four continents and dozens of institutions. He currently lives in Seattle with his wife, Anna Mlasowsky. Recently, Szösz completed an IASPIS residency in Sweden, administered by the International Arts Grants Committee there. Later in the year, he will work at a residency in Lisbon organized by Maria Morales Lam, through her studio Lo Invisible. In the next two years, he will be visiting a pair of universities in China and teaching at Pilchuck Glass School in the summer of 2027. In between, Szösz is finishing up a commission for SeaTac airport that has been the main focus of his practice for the past three years. The project, titled Jonah, converts a part of SeaTac's north main terminal, an escalator well and a surrounding mezzanine, into a highly abstracted version of Jonah's whale. The installation has been broken into two parts -  a larger, more architectural part that creates two articulated glass walls that form the body of the whale, which was installed in December, and a more sculptural part that is scheduled for installation in September - a suspended, lighted piece that roughly corresponds to a whale's mouth holding a Pearl.  Says Szösz: "There are a number of metaphors and associations between the Jonah story and air travel, and I particularly liked the idea of the whale being a meta-space, something that has a long tradition in stained glass. I was also attracted to the apocalyptic overtones of the Jonah story in view of the current American political and environmental situation." In contrast, the personal objects and videos Szösz creates are the result of performance-based experiments documenting a deep knowledge and unbridled desire to allow the material to lead him. The artist describes his practice as "an attempt to maximize serendipity, and to allow a project to be guided by material and consequence, arriving, in the end, in an unfamiliar and unpredicted landscape. A successful project should not only be surprising but should also achieve an identity independent of the artist, and to at least some degree, escape his control and mastery." 

Today's Cruise News covers three developments shaping how cruisers plan ahead. Carnival Cruise Line points to NOAA's forecast for a quieter 2026 Atlantic hurricane season — a 55% chance of below-normal activity, with eight to 14 named storms expected against an average of 14 — and details how its 35,000-square-foot Miami Fleet Operations Center monitors all 29 ships to steer captains into the safest water. Holland America Line will position the Oosterdam off the coast of Spain on August 12, 2026, for a rare "sunset eclipse," part of a 13-day Mediterranean sailing from Lisbon with astronomer-led commentary from Dr. Adam Burgasser. And in Singapore, the Singapore Cruise Centre sets a two-phase July 2026 move of ferry and cruise operations to a new HarbourFront terminal, beginning July 7.

Volodymyr Sydorenko lives in London, and collects mechanical keyboards. His most unusual hobby is that he does clay sculptures of characters, or random people at times. He has 2 cats, and likes to spend time outdoors. In fact, in 3 weeks time from this recording, he will traveling to Switzerland to do the Via Ferrata. To add to all of this, he has started to write children's books and hopes to publish them someday.Vitalii Sydorenko currently lives in Lisbon, Portugal. He is into sports, loves to hit the gym and regularly tracks his calories. Last year he started playing tennis and finds that he can't stop. He enjoy hiking, which is great in Lisbon. And in the past, he spent many years building startups, exiting, and also in venture capitalYou may have noticed that Volodymyr and Vitalii have the same last name... that is because they are brothers. As kids growing up, they did a lot of boxing together, as well as cling to classic films like Back to the Future.Fourteen years ago, Volodymyr got interesting in building solutions, and realized he could only get so far by himself... so he decided to build a team to deliver these solutions. Two years ago, Vitalii and Volodymyr started to consider all the of the shifts in the SDLC, and what that meant for the current business. Vitalii decided to bring his prior startup and VC experience and join the team.This is the creation story of Gearheart.SponsorsUnblockedTECH DomainsMezmoBraingrid.aiLinkshttps://gearheart.io/https://codestory.co/podcast/e6-jon-darbyshire-smartsuite/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gearheart/https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalii-sydorenko-%F0%9F%92%AA%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%A6-24b4ba35/Our Sponsors:* Check out Cash App and use my code CASHAPP10 for a great deal: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/mt82fpxl #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.* Check out Plaud AI and use my code CODESTORY for a great deal: https://plaud.aiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A laptop, reliable wifi and a visa, the formula that has allowed millions to work from almost anywhere in the world. It's a lifestyle that promises freedom and flexibility: one month in Lisbon, the next in Bali. But after years of countries competing to attract digital nomads, with special visas and tax breaks, some destinations are rethinking the welcome mat. As governments tighten requirements and scrutinise remote workers more closely, Evan Davis and guests examine the economics of life on the move and consider whether the lifestyle really delivers on its promise. Guests: Christa Romano, founder of Digital Nomad Life Academy; Diego Bejarano Gerke, CEO and founder of Wifi Tribe; Emily Bratt, journalist and brand communications consultant; and Dave Cook, anthropologist at University College London.Production team: Presenter: Evan Davis Producers: Nick Holland and Sally Abrahams Sound engineers: Dave O'Neill and James Beard Editor: Sam Bonham

Please enjoy this podcast rewind: This episode is a further exploration of Decisions. If you haven't listened to Part 1, please do that first, https://www.angelamascenik.com/podcasts/stop-over-drinking-and-start-living/episodes/2148935056 This episode dives into AFTER we made a decision, how to evaluate that decision, especially if you didn't experience the outcome of the decision that you really wanted to. I also discuss how to keep making more decisions that have this new insight you received after being in the outcome of the original decision. Also learn how to have your own back around the decisions you made no matter the outcome. Decision making is a huge process when you are trying to change unwanted behavior. It's really important to learn how to make and evaluate decisions that have your goals in mind instead of reacting to your mind's primitive needs and wants! ABOUT ANGELA: Angela Mascenik is a certified stop over-drinking coach for women and the host of the Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living podcast. She helps high-achieving women get to the root of why they drink and change their relationship with alcohol from the inside out — without white-knuckling it or relying on willpower. Angela is the creator of the 6-month Transformation Program, the Alive AF! membership, and The Magic House Retreat Center in Lisbon, Portugal.To learn about or apply to for the Transformation Program visit angelamascenik.com/transformationprogram.

Volodymyr Sydorenko lives in London, and collects mechanical keyboards. His most unusual hobby is that he does clay sculptures of characters, or random people at times. He has 2 cats, and likes to spend time outdoors. In fact, in 3 weeks time from this recording, he will traveling to Switzerland to do the Via Ferrata. To add to all of this, he has started to write children's books and hopes to publish them someday.Vitalii Sydorenko currently lives in Lisbon, Portugal. He is into sports, loves to hit the gym and regularly tracks his calories. Last year he started playing tennis and finds that he can't stop. He enjoy hiking, which is great in Lisbon. And in the past, he spent many years building startups, exiting, and also in venture capitalYou may have noticed that Volodymyr and Vitalii have the same last name... that is because they are brothers. As kids growing up, they did a lot of boxing together, as well as cling to classic films like Back to the Future.Fourteen years ago, Volodymyr got interesting in building solutions, and realized he could only get so far by himself... so he decided to build a team to deliver these solutions. Two years ago, Vitalii and Volodymyr started to consider all the of the shifts in the SDLC, and what that meant for the current business. Vitalii decided to bring his prior startup and VC experience and join the team.This is the creation story of Gearhart.SponsorsUnblockedTECH DomainsMezmoBraingrid.aiLinkshttps://gearheart.io/https://beyondthewow.iohttps://codestory.co/podcast/e6-jon-darbyshire-smartsuite/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gearheart/https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalii-sydorenko-%F0%9F%92%AA%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%A6-24b4ba35/Our Sponsors:* Check out Cash App and use my code CASHAPP10 for a great deal: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/mt82fpxl #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.* Check out Plaud AI and use my code CODESTORY for a great deal: https://plaud.aiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brazilian-trained chemical engineer, Raiza Rezende left a career path lined up by petroleum, gas, and pharmaceutical companies to study syntropic agriculture with Ernst Götsch, then WWOOFed her way across Spain, Portugal, and Greece before co-founding two organisations working from opposite ends of the same problem: Agrosystemic, which helps large farms in Portugal and Brazil transition toward regenerative practices, and RHEA, the Regenerative Healthcare European Association, which is trying to prove — with hard data — that healthy soil produces healthier people.Pull one carrot out of the ground and test it, and the number on the lab report tells you almost nothing. Is its vitamin A content high or low? Compared to what? That's the problem sitting underneath the entire “nutrient density” conversation, and it's the one Raiza keeps running into: without thousands of samples across farms, regions, and varieties, a single result is just a number with nowhere to stand.In this conversation recorded in a Lisbon park, with the podcast's producer Antonella Totaro taking over hosting duties for the first time, we get into Raiza's path from an oil-and-gas-sponsored engineering campus in Rio to the most desertified farmland in Portugal, why Agrosystemic refuses to tell conventional farmers they're doing it “wrong”, what four real farms and 40-plus measured parameters are starting to reveal about nutrient density, why €700 billion a year in EU disease treatment costs hasn't yet connected soil research to health research, and why, with a magic wand or a billion euros, she'd skip the technology and put the money straight into farmers.More about this episodeThoughts? Ideas? Questions? Send us a message!Find out more about our Generation-Re investment syndicate:https://gen-re.land/ Thank you to our Field Builders Circle for supporting us. Learn more hereSupport the show=======In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.

On today's episode of the Loaded Radio Daily Breakdown, host Scott Penfold delivers a high-octane, laid-back look at the absolute biggest stories trending across the hard rock and metal grids over the last 48 hours.  First up, we unpack the massive operational news coming out of France tonight. Iron Maiden is taking over the La Défense Arena in Paris to professionally film their upcoming "Run For Your Lives" world tour concert movie. The catch? Management is enforcing a strict phone-free General Admission floor using lockable Yondr pouches. We break down the logistics, the fan reaction, and what this means for the future of stadium rock etiquette. Next, we look at a major shake-up on the European festival circuit. Anthrax and Pantera drum titan Charlie Benante has been sidelined by a right-hand injury. Following strict doctor's orders to rest from June 20 to July 4, Charlie will sit out massive summer milestones including Hellfest, Copenhell, and select dates supporting Iron Maiden. We talk about his phenomenal UK fill-in Darby Todd (Devin Townsend, Robert Plant) and map out Charlie's scheduled return date in Lisbon. Finally, we head to Birmingham to mark an incredibly poignant milestone. As the metal world approaches the one-year anniversary of the Prince of Darkness' passing, Ozzy Osbourne's iconic, bat-winged gothic throne is heading to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Synced with the massively successful "Working Class Hero" exhibition, we look back at the history of the throne—built for his 2024 Hall of Fame induction and last seen on stage at Black Sabbath's legendary final "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert at Villa Park on July 5, 2025.  Stream the daily tracking report now! Keep your headphones locked into the ultimate heavy music network. Download the Free Loaded Radio App right now for our on-demand podcast archives and our 24/7 commercial-free digital music stream. Stay locked into the mothership for continuous global breaking news updates: https://www.loadedradio.com If you love our daily independent news tracking, do your civic duty and smash that follow button! Leave us a 5-STAR REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Stay heavy, stay loose, and STAY LOUD!

Some people come to Portugal and buy a pastel da nata, wine, a bifana… some even buy a house. Our latest guest bought a Portuguese football club! Gifford Miller joins us this week and chats to Dylan about how he discovered Portugal and how the more time he spent here the more he fell in love, so much so, that he invested in a Lisbon football club. Dylan and Gifford discuss, amongst other things, the story of him and Atletico, his love of Portugal and his experience of being part of an authentic Portuguese community. FOLLOW OUR GUESTAtletico on InstagramGifford on LinkedinABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:   "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.  We already know about Portugal's fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.    Don't forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!   SPONSOR:Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode. 

Please enjoy this Podcast Rewind:This episode is going to help you become aware of your automatic or unconscious decision making process. Once you see HOW you are making decisions you can decide with more intention on the outcome you want to have versus just your automatic quick or knee jerk decisions. This is a skill that you can use for any decision you are contemplating or to evaluate how you've make past decisions. Changing your relationship with alcohol comes with a lot of decisions to make. Please listen to this informative Part 1 Decision making episode to gain awareness so you can make the best possible decisions for you! ABOUT ANGELA: Angela Mascenik is a certified stop over-drinking coach for women and the host of the Stop Over-Drinking and Start Living podcast. She helps high-achieving women get to the root of why they drink and change their relationship with alcohol from the inside out — without white-knuckling it or relying on willpower. Angela is the creator of the 6-month Transformation Program, the Alive AF! membership, and The Magic House Retreat Center in Lisbon, Portugal.To learn about or apply to for the Transformation Program visit angelamascenik.com/transformationprogram.

Why did the Visigoths demand three thousand pounds of black pepper as the ransom for Rome — and what does that tell us about a climbing vine in Kerala that reshaped the entire history of the western world? How did a country of one million people on the edge of Europe come to control half the pepper reaching the continent, and build the Jerónimos Monastery to celebrate a voyage driven by spice? And what happens to an empire built entirely on a markup when someone finally figures out how to remove the middleman?Join John and Patrick as they tell the story of Portugal and pepper — Vasco da Gama's ninety-three days at sea, the dismantling of the Venetian spice monopoly, and the Torre de Belém, still standing on the Lisbon waterfront, paid for by a vine in India...----------In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of Business-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review-----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com