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    Badass Confidence Coach
    305. Raising Daughters as a Single Dad Without Losing Your Cool | Michael Steven

    Badass Confidence Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 54:14 Transcription Available


    Send us Fan MailA lot of dads look at the mom and daughter bond and quietly decide they're not really needed. They show up a little less, let the weekends slide, and call it giving her space. Michael Steven went the other direction and kept showing up, even on the days when mom and daughter ganged up on him.Join Anna as she sits down with Michael, a coach for single girl dads who has had 50/50 custody of his daughter for 15 years. They get into the energy shift that happens when a kid moves between two homes, the advice from Michael's own dad that sounded simple and turned out to be really hard, and why so many good dads end up getting run over. He's honest about the moments he didn't handle well in his late 20s, what changed when he stopped reacting, and the compliment from his now 16-year-old daughter that stopped him in his tracks.This Episode Covers:The energy shift when a daughter comes home from her mom's house.Why "give her 20 minutes" is so much harder than it sounds.Finding an outlet that actually regulates your energy.Taking accountability for who you created a child with.Why most of the dads Michael works with are too nice.Getting pulled in to play part-time referee between mom and daughter.What a real repair sounds like after you've said the wrong thing about her mom.What a daughter learns from watching how her dad handles people.Connect with Michael Steven:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelstevenmindset YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michaelstevenmindsetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelstevenmindsetTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelstevenmindset Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.Mad love!Book a Discovery Call for Coaching/Therapy: https://calendly.com/badassconfidencecoach/coachingThe podcast is now on YouTube! If you prefer to watch, head over to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw3CabcJueib20U_L3WeaR-lNG_B3zYquDon't forget to subscribe to the Badass Confidence Coach podcast on your favorite podcast platform!CONNECT WITH ANNA:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askannamarcolin/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/tag/askannamarcolinEmail hello@annamarcolin.comWebsite https://www.annamarcolin.com

    FOX Sports Knoxville
    Bob is MAD! | The Drive HR 2 9.30

    FOX Sports Knoxville

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 47:45


    Bob is MAD! | The Drive HR 2 9.30 by Fanrun Radio

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    Clockwise
    676: Mad at a Supermarket

    Clockwise

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 28:00


    Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:51:00 GMT http://relay.fm/clockwise/676 http://relay.fm/clockwise/676 Mad at a Supermarket 676 Dan Moren Minor bugs that drive us mad, app blasts from the past, smart home infrastructure, and our non-car navigation systems. Minor bugs that drive us mad, app blasts from the past, smart home infrastructure, and our non-car navigation systems. clean 1680 Minor bugs that drive us mad, app blasts from the past, smart home infrastructure, and our non-car navigation systems. Guest Starring: James Thomson, mb bischoff, and Sarah Bickerton Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Clockwise merch!

    Mad House
    Balls in Your Court w/ Nathan Macintosh | Episode 133

    Mad House

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 60:55


    Comedian Nathan Macintosh is back in the Mad House this week and we're talkin' lawsuits, balls, train derailments, the greatest TV shows no one's ever heard of, and more! Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@maddysmithcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=enhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Follow Nathan:https://www.instagram.com/nathanmacintosh/?hl=enhttps://nathanmacintosh.com/Subscribe/follow the Mad House Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@madhouse_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mad_house_podcast/All tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/ticketsWant more ad-free and uncensored Mad House?!Go to https://gasdigital.com/ to subscribe!Use promo code MAD to save big on your membership :)Get early access to our weekly episodes on Tuesdays, along with EXCLUSIVE episodes on Thursdays.UPCOMING STAND UP DATES:10/1-10/2 CARY, NC10/3 WEST NYACK, NY10/10 BUFFALO, NY - *HOMECOMING SHOW* 10/22-10/24 WASHINGTON, DCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Unapologetic Man Podcast
    10 Ways Women Play Games Over Text And My Word for Word Templates For How to Respond

    The Unapologetic Man Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 27:24


    In this jam-packed episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast host Mark Sing reveals the ten most common games women play over text, and drops word-for-word templates for exactly how to respond to each one. One word replies. Slow replies. Left on read. A flat "maybe" to a date. Sudden cold shoulders. Every single one of these is designed to test your frame, and most guys respond in a way that tanks her attraction without even realizing it. Mark gives you the exact lines to use in every scenario, so you're never caught off guard by her games again. This one's packed, so don't miss it. Key Takeaways: Exactly what to text back when she gives you a one-word reply What to do when she leaves you on read What to say when she suddenly turns cold How to shut down a woman pushing for a relationship too fast What to say when she sends a provocative picture Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] – Episode Intro [00:01:02] – Women play games [00:03:15] – Frame control and why she's always testing you [00:05:20] – One word replies [00:06:39] – Taking forever to reply [00:08:57] – Left on read [00:10:45] – Flaking on a date [00:13:27] – Going cold after being warm [00:19:24] – Emotional and accusatory texts [00:21:39] – Mad about not texting enough [00:22:29] – Moving too fast, too soon [00:24:35] – Provocative pictures [00:27:01] – Episode Outro  Get your spot in the Frame Control Masterclass here: https://coachmarksing.com/frame-control-masterclass/    About The Unapologetic Man Podcast The Unapologetic Man Podcast is your resource for mastering dating, attraction, and relationships from a confident, masculine perspective. Hosted by Mark Sing, this podcast gives men the tools and mindset shifts needed to succeed in their dating lives and build lasting, high-value relationships. #UnapologeticMan #MensPodcast #TheIck #TryHard #Attraction #DatingAdvice #Confidence #SelfImprovement   

    SoL-Mates: Love and MST3K
    Blood Waters of Dr Z and Dating a Scientist

    SoL-Mates: Love and MST3K

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 104:02


    There sure is a lot of blood in this water, Dr. Z!Host segments: dork academia aesthetic; oh, wait - THAT fish scientist?; fincels; the genius of Bill Corbett; Florida vs. Flurrrida; two thumbs up for The Rifftrax Experiments; the sheriff is a real music lover; you can't make being a fish-man your identity; excellent riffing; all hail Invisible Cracker Mom; we can make fun of Florida because we love Florida; play as the fish man!

    The Film Board by The Next Reel Film Podcasts
    Primetime • Have a Seat Right There

    The Film Board by The Next Reel Film Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 69:52


    Primetime is here, and The Film Board is spoiling all of it. Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III, Steve Sarmento, and Ocean Murff have a seat in Lance Oppenheim's sting house to ask who the predator really is: Robert Pattinson's ego-cracking Chris Hansen, Merritt Wever's unapologetic producer, the Perverted-Justice volunteer at the keyboard, or everyone watching. The panel splits hard on whether Decoy Dan's SAG card is a happy ending, whether Alex Winter's DA earns any sympathy, and whether a movie built to look like TV belongs on a theater screen at all. Content note: this episode discusses suicide and crimes against children.Links & NotesThe film. Rate it with us on Letterboxd, and follow The Next Reel while you're there.Where the story comes from. Luke Dittrich's 2007 Esquire piece “Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die”, the account of the Texas sting that Ajon Singh adapted for the screenplay.The documentary we kept bringing up. Predators (2025), David Osit's documentary about To Catch a Predator. It's where Tommy and Steve met the real Decoy Dan, Dan Schrack, and it's now on Ocean's watchlist.More from the director. Lance Oppenheim's documentaries Some Kind of Heaven, Ren Faire, and Spermworld, the last now at the top of Pete's list. Letterboxd's interview with Oppenheim covers the fever-dream approach.The ad before the movie. The real Chris Hansen bought pre-show ads in front of every screening to plug his streaming service, TruBlu. Pete was late and missed it, so he watched it on YouTube instead.Where we've been with Pattinson. The Batman, Mickey 17, and The Odyssey • Nolan Points the Whole Machine at Homer.Mad as hell. Pete puts Pattinson's Hansen in the same class as Peter Finch's Howard Beale, and The Next Reel covered Network years ago.And last month. Spider-Man: Brand New Day • Small Potatoes, Big Feelings.Referenced on the show. Booksmart and Vacation (2015), Tommy's proof of Skyler Gisondo's comedy range. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, a reminder of what else Alex Winter has done. Lost, the polar bears beating Hansen in the ratings. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, the time slot Hansen inherits. Severance, which, with this film, has Merritt Wever ready for a comedy.The rest of the family. The Next Reel with Andy Nelson and Pete Wright. Sitting in the Dark with Tommy, Kynan Dias, Chelsea Stardust, and Pete. Cinema Scope with Andy Nelson. Movies We Like. All five under The Next Reel Family of Film Shows.Support the show. Become a member for $5 a month or $55 a year and get every episode early and ad-free, plus member bonus episodes across all five film shows. Come argue with us in the TruStory FM Discord. Support The Next Reel Family of Film Shows:Become a member for just $5/month or $55/yearJoin our Discord community of movie loversThe Next Reel Family of Film Shows:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsThe Film BoardMovies We LikeThe Next ReelSitting in the DarkConnect With Us:Main Site: WebMovie Platforms: Letterboxd | FlickchartSocial Media: Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | PinterestYour Hosts: Pete | JJ | Steve | Tommy | Andy | Ocean Shop & Stream:Merch Store: Apparel, stickers, mugs & moreWatch Page: Buy/rent films we've discussedOriginals: Source material from our episodesSpecial offers: Audibl...

    Naval na šport
    Nadaljevanje lige narodov v nogometu in evropska liga v rokometu

    Naval na šport

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 8:21


    Slovensko nogometno reprezentanco zvečer čaka tekma drugega kroga lige narodov. Tudi to bo odigrala pred domačim občinstvom v Stožicah, kjer se bo pomerila z reprezentanco Severne Makedonije in skušala popraviti vtis po neprepričljivi predstavi proti Škotski. Rokometaši Slovana pa so odpotovali na Madžarsko, kjer bodo jutri začeli letošnjo sezono evropske lige. Slovenski podprvaki se bodo v prvem krogu pomerili z moštvom Tatabánya.

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
    Giving a Damn: Joe Raiola on 46 Years of John Lennon, MAD Magazine, and Music That Heals | A Music Evolves Conversation with Joe Raiola, President and Artistic Director of Theatre Within

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 43:02


    Show NotesJoe Raiola is President and Artistic Director of Theatre Within, the nonprofit behind the Annual John Lennon Tribute, which he has produced since shortly after Lennon's death in December 1980. What began as an informal community gathering of poets, storytellers, and musicians grieving a neighbor has grown into one of New York City's most significant annual benefit concerts, and the only ongoing John Lennon tribute in North America or Europe officially sanctioned by Yoko Ono. This year's 46th edition takes place November 21 at Town Hall, honoring Cyndi Lauper.The tribute funds Theatre Within's core mission: bringing free programs in creative expression and mindfulness to two communities in need. The John Lennon Real Love Project brings Lennon's music and life story into public elementary and middle schools, where each class writes and records its own verse of "Real Love" over Lennon's original piano track, building a version of the song that belongs entirely to that school. A parallel program serves the cancer community with songwriting workshops for children, teens, and adults, alongside creative writing, visual arts, photography, and meditation programs, including the MAD Art Workshop, led by longtime MAD art director Sam Viviano.Raiola also spent 33 years as an editor at MAD Magazine, work that shaped a generation of satirists, including Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, both of whom Raiola says drew on the magazine's influence before either had a show of their own. He speaks candidly about what was lost when the magazine's ownership relocated production to California in 2017 with an entirely new staff, folding the relaunch after roughly sixteen months, and about why he still believes in the tactile, patient experience of a physical magazine or a vinyl record in a culture that increasingly wants everything instantly.The conversation also touches on where AI-generated performance fits into all of this, including an uncannily convincing AI vocalist Raiola has been following. But the heart of the conversation is Raiola's answer to the question he says sits behind everything Theatre Within does: what was John Lennon's essential message, if not to give a damn?HostSean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine, Studio C60, and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com/Guest(s)Joe Raiola, President and Artistic Director of Theatre Within, longtime editor of MAD Magazine, and producer of the Annual John Lennon Tribute | Website: https://www.joeraiola.comResourcesTheatre Within | https://www.theatrewithin.orgThe Annual John Lennon Tribute | https://www.lennontribute.orgJoe Raiola | https://www.joeraiola.comMusic Evolves Podcast | https://www.seanmartin.com/podcasts#musicevolvesMusic Evolves: Sonic Frontiers Newsletter | https://re4.ms/sfnKeywordsjoe raiola, theatre within, john lennon tribute, mad magazine, real love project, cyndi lauper, songwriting workshops, cancer community programs, satire, comedy, sean martin, music evolves, music podcast, music and technology podcastMore From Sean MartinMore from Music Evolves: https://www.seanmartin.com/music-evolves-podcastMusic Evolves on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllTRJ5du7hFDXjiugu-uNPtWMusic Evolves: Sonic Frontiers Newsletter | https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7290890771828719616/Line of Sight Newsletter | https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7400591548452667392/ITSPmagazine YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazineBe sure to share and subscribe!

    The Indo Daily
    The explosive true story of Johnny ‘Mad-dog' Adair

    The Indo Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 32:53


    Todays episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast, The BelTel. Johnny Adair, commonly referred to as ‘Mad dog Adair', was one the most well-known terror bosses of the Troubles. He said his war was aimed at the IRA, but innocent Catholics were more often than not his real victims. His C Company of the west Belfast UDA also turned their guns on their fellow loyalists. Who is Mad dog Adair, what does he believe, and how does he view his murderous reign? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Aaron Edwards, a Senior Lecturer in Defence and International Affairs at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and author of ‘Enemies within: The explosive true story of Johnny ‘Mad dog' Adair'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever*
    2001: A Space Odyssey (Part 2)

    Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever*

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 51:30


    As always there are spoilers ahead! This is episode one of a four-episode mini-series. To make things even more confusing Episode 1 has two parts. This is part 2. If you have arrived here before treading the ground of part 1 turn back now!  The idea is to most definitely watch the film before listening to the episode. If you don't want to do that and still want an overview of the film and the plot you can check out the Wikipedia entry here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey Please refer to these very show notes for some extra information or clarification. (Yes I'm repeating the same text from part 1. Do you even know how busy I've been and now I must copy and paste to get this out on time!)  You can follow the podcast on social media on Threads, Instagram and Bluesky. If you have money to invest in further space or other scientifically romantic adventures and would like to be a patron of the podcast, pay heed! You can join Patreon and for £3 or $3 a month you can get ad free version of the show. https://www.patreon.com/everyscififilm Thankfully my two guests are heavy weight bearing beams (of light?). I am indeed getting my metaphors in a mix. That makes no sense. Apologies.  Michael Benson is an artist, filmmaker and author of a range of exciting books including the magnificently comprehensive 2018 Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the Making of a Masterpiece. Scott Bukatman is a cultural theorist and Professor of Film and Media Studies at Stanford University. He has written extensively about popular culture with a focus on how it mediates between modern technologies and the human experience. He is also the author of the wonderful BFI book on Blade Runner. Clarification: The quote I use near the beginning "Politics and religion are obsolete. The time has come for science and spirituality" originates from Indian philosopher Vinoba Bhave. Arthur C Clarke used the quote in a keynote address. Kubrick underlines the second half in his copy of the speech. (Michael then goes on to open his fantastic book with this quote.) 28:25 The concept of a technological singularity is a theoretical scenario in which technology increasingly becomes so advanced that is has unpredictable and irreversible effects ono humanity. 34:13 JPL is short for Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.  48:23 Mad magazine's parody of 2001 is available to view here: https://www.tumblr.com/keirdullea/34795391907/201-minutes-of-space-idiocy-a-mad-magazine Lastly: I concede that my internet search for the giant baby may have led me to some very dubious sources.    Chapters 00:00 Introduction 19:00 The Sublime 11:30 Kubrick's minimalism 20:32 HAL 34:58 Doug Trumbull and George Lucas' Star Wars droids 37:57 Slow pace and filming restrictions 39:58 Legacy 46:50 Recommendations for the listener   Recommendations Childhood's End and The Sentinel both by Arthur C Clarke 201 (minutes of) A Space Idiocy by Mad Magazine. (Link above)   NEXT EPISODE! In the next episode we will be prepping to discuss the special effects of 2001 in two weeks' time! 

    Christianityworks Official Podcast
    Laying Hold of Your New Life // Reaping the Harvest of Righteousness, Part 4

    Christianityworks Official Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 23:34


    Jesus talked rather a lot about slavery on the one hand, and freedom on the other. If you're a slave, freedom is a big deal. Now He was talking to you and me – still is.  Because this whole freedom thing isn't a theory lesson, He wants us to live it. Freedom!   Free At Last Now, I want to share something with you today. Yours truly, I have to tell you, I am not stupid. I might be short and slightly dumpy; I may have more grey hair than that of the original colour; it may be that I can't draw a picture for nuts; there are lots of things I can't do; lots of things I'm not great at and lots of things I'm just not. But God has blessed me with a pretty nimble mind, so I'm not stupid. Now the point of me telling you that is not to boast. The point is: even though I am a bit of a bright spark, I spent the first thirty six years of my life in slavery. And here's the thing: I never realised it! That's the point. We can be as smart as smart can be; we can be as clever as clever can be on the one hand, but completely miss the whole point of life, on the other. Do you get it? I mean, I kind of realised that something wasn't quite right. I kind of realised that I didn't have the joy and contentment in life that I was so looking for in everything I tried. But I simply had no idea that the reason for that was because I was a slave … a slave to self; a slave to sin. Now, this idea of slavery may seem a little harsh or extreme. It may seem that I am somewhat overstating the case when I say that I was a slave to sin. After all, slavery is a brutal thing. Let's just stop and think for a moment what it means to be a slave. A slave is someone who has no rights. His or her master can abuse them; they have to do what their masters tell them to do; they have no freedoms; they can't come and go as they please. And if we look at slavery down through the ages, slaves are the most oppressed of all people. Somehow, innately, we know that men and women and children have been born to be free. It doesn't mean we can do anything we like. Obviously, we need laws but good laws, not oppressive laws. So, human spirit is meant to be free, albeit in the right and proper constraints of the society. So, when someone becomes a slave, it's just wrong. Interesting that the Bible, which was written over a period of a couple of thousand years – the last Books being completed in the First Century AD. The Bible doesn't take issue with slavery – neither does it endorse slavery. It just kind of accepts it as a fact of life. Now, I have some ideas as to why that might be but that's for another time. But God's Word does link sin with the concept of slavery, over and over and over again, in the New Testament especially. Let's have a listen to what Jesus said on this. John chapter 8, beginning a verse 28: So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own, but I speak these things as the Father instructed me. And the one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him." As he was saying these things, many believed. Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham and we have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, 'You will be made free'?" Jesus answered them, "Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place for ever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." Now this is a really interesting exchange and I can really, really put myself in the shoes of the people who took umbrage with Jesus about this whole slavery thing. Jesus is explaining that in order for people to be saved and have a relationship with God, they had to believe in Him. That's radical! All the other messiahs out there and there were lots of people claiming to be the promised Messiah around Jesus time. They all pointed at this or that or someone else. Jesus pointed at Himself. "Believe in me!" He was directly claiming to be God in the flesh – outrageously radical – which is one of the reasons the religious leaders had Him crucified. But it says here in verse 30 that: "… many believed". But then the bit that people took umbrage with: Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word you truly are my disciples and you will know the truth and the truth will make you free. Now, when someone talks to you and me about freedom these days, the first thing we think about, probably, is not slavery, because most of us aren't slaves. Although I have no doubt that of the millions of people listening to this message around the globe, right now, some in fact, are slaves. Most of us aren't and so if someone comes and talks to us about freedom, slavery is not front of mind. But it was back in the first century because there were lots of slaves. The words about being made free, intentionally pointed to freedom from slavery. People knew what He was talking about and that how it was taken. And this is where the Jews who believed in Him had a problem. They answered Him, "We are descendants of Abraham, we have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, "You will be made free"? And that's where Jesus hits them between the eyes. Jesus answered them, "Truly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household. The son has a place there forever. So if the son makes you free, you will be free indeed." Friend, sin is slavery. Let me say that again: sin is slavery. It is a yoke of oppression. It robs us of freedom and of life. When we are wrapped up in our own selves and in our own selfish desires; when we are trying to get the world to bow down to us, rather than us loving and serving those around us, friend, we lose our lives. And Jesus came to set the captives free – that's why righteousness is so important. Righteousness is the opposite of sin. As we saw last week on the programme, righteousness is not just an attribute of God; it's something that God gives to us as a free gift, when we believe in Jesus. We become the righteousness of God. Now we are going to live life either in sin or in righteousness. We are! It's one or the other and once we have a right standing with God (that's what "righteousness" means); once we have become righteous because we believe in Jesus, we are meant to live that out. It's like the criminal who has served his time in prison and he is released and he steps out of that gate and he either continues in his criminal ways – which many do, and they end up back behind bars which, frankly, has always struck me as sheer lunacy but it shows you how powerful sin is in people's lives – OR following his release, he mends his ways; and he lives out his new life of freedom and gets the benefits of all that. He is not in prison anymore; he can live out his new life. The new man, set free. Well, you and I have been set free if we believe in Jesus, through faith. Question is: how are we going to live that out?   The Power of Change Now, blind Freddy can see that being forgiven and having a right standing with God is only part of the equation – it's only the beginning. It's like a prisoner being set free at the end of his sentence. He steps out of the prison gate. It's a huge step, but it's only the first one of the rest of his life of freedom. Freedom is something to be lived out and so it is for anyone who has taken the first step of believing in Jesus: believing what He did for us on that cross; believing that He rose from the dead to give us a new life; believing that He has placed His Holy Spirit inside us so that we can live that new life of freedom. Jesus said this, listen very carefully. John chapter 8, verses 34 to 36: Jesus answered them, "Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place forever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." And the Apostle Paul, some decades on, restates it so that we won't miss it. Galatians chapter 5, verse 1: For freedom, Christ has set us free. Stand firm therefore and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. In other words: the reason that we have been set free is in order to be free, to live out our new lives of freedom. For freedom Christ has set us free. God hasn't set us free through this great and mighty act of love – the sacrifice of His Son – in order for us to submit again to the yoke of slavery which sin places on us. He set us free so that we can be free from sin, free indeed! You and I both know – we chatted about this earlier – that a prisoner who has served his sentence, steps out of that prison gate a free man but he can return to his life of crime and many of them do and eventually he finds himself back behind bars. Or we can live out this new life as a free man, a free woman, without breaking the law; without turning against God for the rest of our days. I have never been incarcerated but I'd have thought it would be a horrible thing. I'd have thought that one night, let alone a year or two or twenty would be more than enough to convince anyone not to reoffend. But many, many do and the majority of people in prison today are in fact, re-offenders. Incredible. Mad, you might say. But think about it: it's exactly what many a believer in Christ does. We believe – we take the first step of freedom – we believe in Jesus, but then we go on living just like before, only to discover that this new found freedom in Christ, isn't what it was cracked up to be because we are submitting back to that cruel yoke of slavery which is sin. Now, in part, that is because sin is so deeply engrained in our flesh. And the Apostle Paul has this exact same problem. Romans chapter 7, beginning at verse 15: I do not understand my own actions. Because I do not do what I want, I do the very thing that I hate. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want, that is what I do. So I find this to be a law that whenever I want to do this good, evil lies close at hand. I delight in the law of God in my inmost being, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. That's the problem we all face. "Man, this 'sin' thing is so strong in me. I'm so weak, how am I ever going to live it out, this righteousness of God? How am I ever going to reap the harvest, the blessing; the fruit of righteousness? I just can't do it!" And therein lies the whole point: you and I can't do … we can't do it on our own; we simply can't. I can't and you can't, we need the blessing of God; we need the power of God. The question is: where do you get it? The question is: will He give me the power; will He give you the power? What would you say if I told you we already have the power? Have a listen to this promise from God's Word. Second Peter chapter 1, verses 2 to 4: May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in this world because of lust, and may become participants of the divine nature. Need something to be godly? I do! You do too, actually. Well, God has already given us that – past tense. It is a done deal! Don't you like that? God has already given us everything needed for life. In other words, He has given us our lives back; real life, abundant life because we are now righteousness through faith in Jesus and we have a right standing with Him. But not just what's needed for life but also for godliness. He's given us everything we need to escape from the corruption of this world and become – wait for it – participants of the divine nature; to be one with God; to know God so deeply; for the image of God to be so bright and so vibrant and so powerful in us. Get it? We already have everything we need Just like Jesus prayed for us in John chapter 17, that we would become one with Him, the way Him and His Father are one. We have to work at that. The closer we get to Jesus, the more we change; the more we love Him and experience His love in return, the more our behaviour changes. And that's why we stand firm; that's why our lives are changed: For this reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness and goodness with knowledge and knowledge with self-control and self-control with endurance and endurance with godliness and godliness with mutual affection and mutual affection with love. If these things are yours and are increasing among you, they keep you from being ineffective and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter chapter 1:5-8) Friend, God has already given you and me so much in Jesus. Wake up!! Stop grumbling. Stop living under this deception that we can't beat sin in our lives. It's already beaten on the cross! We already have a new life through the empty tomb. We already have the power of the Spirit – the very same one who raised Jesus from the dead. Read it. Ephesians chapter 1: We have already been blessed with every spiritual blessing through Christ in heavenly places. Believe that. It's God's promise. It's the power to change. Just believe!   A Transformed Life Well, we are almost at the end of another series and it's amazing how quickly time flies. Now, over these last few weeks we have been talking about reaping a harvest … reaping the harvest of righteousness. As I have said on a few occasions now, in this series, I used to think that righteousness was a bunch of rules I had to live by: do this and God will smile upon my life; do that, WHACK, He'll punish me. That was my view of this word 'righteousness' which, let's face it, is not used so much these days anymore. But that's not what God had in mind when He had the Apostle Paul write these words in his letter to the church at Philippi. Philippians chapter 1, beginning at verse 9: And this is my prayer: that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ, you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God. It's not a matter of rules, it's about love, see? And that's what I had to get out of my system. And to tell you the truth, my hunch is, even after a decade and a half of walking with Jesus, even after almost a decade of teaching God's Word on air as I am doing right now, my hunch is I am still getting this misconception of a ruled based God out of my system. I know we all have to live by rules, the law for starters. Obviously, we all have to live by some rules. But by and large we don't mind that; we get it, ninety nine times out of a hundred that in order to live in a society, there have to be some boundaries set that organise the place and make sure everyone is kind of looked after and kept safe. But on the fringes of those rules – let's be honest – there are some rough edges. This is the place where arguments happen: on the fringes; on the borders; in the disputed territories. I mean, disputes between neighbours, what are they about? The fence line; the noise – they are about things either on the boundary or things that cross over the boundary that one party thinks, "Well, that's fine" and the other one thinks, "No, it's not". It's the same in the home or at work. Disputes happen when someone breaks some rules that we have in our heads, whether they are valid or not. The more we think about it, the more rules are a big deal in this world. The ones that are written down called laws, the ones that are unspoken but accepted and then the ones that you and I carry around as our own personal set of rules. So it's easy to imagine that God is this rule-bound God. After all that's what the Old Testament is about – the whole Old Testament story of God, loving and engaging His chosen people, Israel, and their universal inability to keep His law; His rules given through Moses. The whole of the Old Testament screams out at you that this whole rule thing just doesn't work. And there is a reason for that. Have a listen to what the Apostle Paul writes: My friends, you have died to the law through the body of Christ so that you may belong to another; to him who has been raised from the dead in order that we may bear fruit for God. While we were living in the flesh, our sinful passions aroused by the law, were at work in our members to bear fruit for death. But now we are discharged from the law; dead to that which held us captive so that we are slaves, not on to the old written code but in the new life of the Spirit. See, there it is. All that rules really do is point out where we are going wrong. There is no power in the law to change our hearts. We work at it and we work at it and we are still not pure and holy and perfect, the way God is. So the law holds us captive but Jesus died and rose again and those of us, who believe in Him, in effect, die and rise again. We die to sin, we die to the law and we are raised up into a new life. Born again! No longer under the burden of law, but a new life; a transformed life, living in love and forgiveness; living as one with God because He put His Holy Spirit in us – a new law in the Spirit, the law of life rather than of death. How is this possible? Because all my sins, past, present and future, have been paid for by Jesus on the cross – yours too. So when you and I fail God, as we do almost every day, no longer are we condemned under the law. We go to God, we admit our mistakes, we turn away from them and we ask Him for His forgiveness through Jesus, and then we get on with life. We died to that whole ruled-based thing and now there is a whole new life ahead of us – that's the whole point. Not to mope around like nothing has changed; not to whinge and complain about things; not to live as though we are still condemned men and women, but to live a new, vibrant life. Second Corinthians chapter 5, verse 17: If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation. Everything old has passed away and, see, everything has become new. Hello! Wake up! This is fantastic news and the thing that changes now is our hearts. Once we are not condemned anymore; once we are free; once we are enjoying Jesus and the presence of His Spirit, man, we want to do His will; we want to live out righteousness. God's ways become a whole bunch easier, because instead of pulling against them, we are so delighted with this new life, we just want to live it out with Him for His glory and that's why we want to do it His way. That's exactly what Paul writes in his New Testament letter to the church at Philippi. Philippians chapter 2, beginning at verse 12: Therefore my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. We obey God which we should, not because we are rule-bound to do so; not because we are dragged into that place, kicking and screaming, but because He is at work in us, enabling us, not just to do what is right, but to want to do what is right. That's huge! This is the Gospel of grace and of love and of mercy, all made possible by Jesus dying for you and me, so our sins could be forgiven and rising again from the dead that we may have a brand new life in the Spirit – the Holy Spirit – whom He sends to dwell in each one of us, each person who puts their faith in Jesus. You know, you stand back and you think about what God has done, and you think, "That is just awesome." I mean, if that isn't good news, tell me what is!

    Sláger FM
    Sláger Kult | Michael Kropf | A Budapest Balettől az Osztrák Tánctanács élére – Két otthon, több mint kétszáz koreográfia, egy élet a táncban | Aki kérdez: S. Miller András

    Sláger FM

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 34:43


    Michael Kropf koreográfus, balettmester, az Osztrák Tánctanács elnöke, aki pályájának meghatározó évtizedeit Budapesten töltötte. Sőt, a magyar táncművészetben is sikerület történelmet írnia. Bécsben született, ott kezdett balettozni, majd a budapesti Állami Balettintézetben tanult tovább. Táncolt Münchenben, Győrben, a Magyar Állami Operaházban és Kanadában, Budapesten pedig húsz-huszonöt évet élt. Egy súlyos Achilles-sérülés után balettmester lett a Madách Színházban, később koreografálni kezdett. Sokan a Máté Péter emlékére készült kézpantomimból ismerték meg, később pedig körülbelül százhúsz televíziós műsort, valamint hasonló számú opera-, operett-, musical- és balettprodukció fűződött a munkájához. 1995-ben saját együttest alapított, amely később Budapest Balett néven működött, fellépett a Magyar Állami Operaházban és külföldön is. Később a bécsi Volksoper művészeti vezetőjeként, Essenben első balettmesterként, Badenben kilenc éven át balettigazgatóként dolgozott. 2023-ban Karl Musil-díjat kapott, majd az Osztrák Tánctanács elnökévé választották. Különleges történetekből sincs hiány. Műkorcsolyázókat, ritmikus gimnasztikázókat és még bokszolókat is tanított mozgásra, egyebek közt kedves kolléganőm, Kisó, vagyis Kiss Orsinak is ő az egykori balettmestere – akinek lényegében a mai találkozásunkat köszönhetjük. Budapesttel egyébként végig szoros maradt a kapcsolata. Itt él a lánya, van itt egy háza és gyakran hazajár. Ahogyan ő mondja, otthonról hazafelé tart, amikor Bécsből Budapestre érkezik. December 22-én a Volksoper ismét műsorra tűzi a Max und Moritz című balettet, amelynek egyik koreográfusa ő volt. A darabot korábban öt évadon át játszották, ötvenhárom előadással és telt házakkal. Magyarországon is készül új munkára, az Europaballettel és magyar balettnövendékekkel. A Sláger FM-en minden este 22 órakor a kultúráé a főszerep S. Miller András az egyik oldalon, a másikon pedig a térség kiemelkedő színházi kulturális, zenei szcena résztvevői Egy óra Budapest és Pest megye aktuális kult történeteivel. Sláger KULT – A természetes emberi hangok műsora

    Famille & Voyages, le podcast
    Cap-Vert : le coup de cœur inattendu d'une famille en tour de l'Atlantique

    Famille & Voyages, le podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 9:23


    Avant d'attaquer la traversée, la famille remonte les Canaries, Madère, Porto, la Galice. Puis le Cap-Vert, où rien n'est confortable, où les cartes marines ne sont même pas fiables, et qui devient pourtant l'étape la plus marquante du voyage. Écoutez l'épisode pour savoir ce qui, là-bas, les a autant touchés.Pour écouter l'épisode en entierUn an à cinq en Atlantique Nord, de La Rochelle aux Bahamas – Le voyage en famille d'Angie-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead
    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead Podcast

    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 31:37


    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead Podcast, Season 4, Episode 26:“Slim Jim” acrylic paint pens on scrapbook paper, mixed media/collage: 13Sep26, 12x12“Cup A Coffee in the Big Time” acrylic paint pens on scrapbook paper, mixed media/collage: 13Sep26, 12x12"Thank you Barney” acrylic paint pens on scrapbook paper, mixed media/collage: 13Sep26, 12x12Grab Some Merch: https://marly-ramones-mad-mad-house-o.myspreadshop.com/Follow Me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmmhod?igsh=cmgwNj3JicXczbXoz...The Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091106425323...https://uppbeat.io/t/subsonic-voodoo/grinding-the-zombiesLicense code: RYK3DUV3NUI7QRRQhttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/tunnelLicense code: KQ4J7SJBAQQBSQNO

    Portfolio Checklist
    2007 óta nem láttunk ilyet Amerikában - Mi lesz most a piacokkal?

    Portfolio Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 29:26


    Miért került ismét 5 százalék fölé az amerikai tízéves államkötvény hozama, és milyen tényezők dönthetik el, hogy innen felfelé vagy lefelé jön a következő nagyobb elmozdulás. Vendégünk Virovácz Péter, az ING Bank makrogazdasági elemzője volt. A műsor második részében a magyar munkaerőpiac látszólag ellentmondásos folyamatait vizsgáltuk meg: miközben nő a foglalkoztatottak száma, a munkanélküliségi ráta is emelkedett. Madár Istvánnal, a Portfolio vezető makrogazdasági elemzőjével arról is beszélgettünk, hogy mi áll az aktivitás gyors növekedése mögött. Főbb részek: Intro – (00:00) Amerikai kötvényhozamok újra 5 százalék felett – (01:41) Magyar munkaerőpiac – (11:43) Tőkepiaci kitekintő – (23:01) Kép forrása: Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Famille & Voyages, le podcast
    Un an à cinq en Atlantique Nord, de La Rochelle aux Bahamas – Le voyage en famille d'Angie

    Famille & Voyages, le podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 74:04


    Aujourd'hui, je vous emmène en Atlantique avec Angie, Timothée et leurs trois garçons : Gaston, 12 ans, Vasco, 10 ans, et Charlie, 7 ans.En mars 2025, ils décident de faire le tour de l'Atlantique Nord sur Mustic, leur trimaran. Ils partent de La Rochelle, longent l'Espagne et le Portugal, s'arrêtent à Madère, aux Canaries et au Cap Vert, le coup de cœur du voyage. Puis vient la grande traversée : 13 jours dont une fête de mi-transat où les enfants réclament un burger-frites, en pleine mer... Arrivés à la barbade, un agent de sécurité leur recommande un super restaurant... spoiler alter, on n'a pas tous les mêmes goûts. Ils ont passé plus de 5 mois à parcourir les Antilles, la République dominicaine, les Bahamas. Et enfin les Bermudes avec une rencontre… inattendue. Quant au retour, il ne s'est pas tout a fait passé comme prévu…Si vous vous demandez à quoi ressemble une année à 5 sur un trimaran, entre l'école négociée contre une session de planche à voile et des points de suture faits par maman au milieu de nulle part, cet épisode va vous plaire.-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

    Danes do 13:00
    Janša Združenim narodom očital dvojna merila v svetovnih konfliktih

    Danes do 13:00

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 13:37


    Svetovne voditelje je, kot rečeno, na zasedanju Generalne skupščine Združenih narodov ponoči nagovoril premier Janez Janša. Svetovni organizaciji je očital dvojna merila pri odnosu do svetovnih konfliktov in jo pozval, naj razvije nov pristop do preprečevanja množičnih grozodejstev. Srečal se je z izraelskim premierjem Benjaminom Netanjahujem. Ta je svojem govoru je za lažnivce obtožil vse, ki Izrael obtožujejo za genocid. V oddaji tudi o tem: - Predsednika Ši in Trump na srečanju poudarila stabilnejše odnose med Kitajsko in Združenimi državami - Slovenija vse manj privlačna za tuje delavce - Ob letošnjem Dnevu evropske kulturne dediščine več kot 350 dogodkov v Sloveniji, Italiji, Avstriji in na Madžarskem

    Sláger FM
    Sláger Kult | Gallusz Niki | A lány, akiben az anyja sem hitt, világsztár lett | Aki kérdez: S. Miller András

    Sláger FM

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 32:17


    Gallusz Niki színművész, énekesnővel a Barbra Streisand című új előadásról beszélgetünk. A darab október 7-én 19 órakor debütál a Spinoza Színházban, és ezzel indul a 24. Spinoza Zsidó Fesztivál. Niki Barbrát játssza, Tóth Enikő az édesanyját, a rendező Czeizel Gábor. A két szereplős előadás egy hosszú és sok feszültséggel terhelt anya-lánya kapcsolatból indul, és végigköveti, hogyan lett a tizennégy éves brooklyni lányból a világ egyik legismertebb énekes-színésznője. Az anyai kételyek és kritikák végigkísérik az útját, miközben Barbra már egészen fiatalon pontosan tudja, hogy mire készül. Nikihez különösen közel került ez a szerep. Tizenévesen ő is sok kritikát kapott a külsejére, később éppen azokból a jellegzetességekből lett karakter, amelyeket korábban hibának láttak benne. Streisand pályáját régóta figyeli, hallgatta a lemezeit, a próbák előtt dokumentumfilmeket nézett, és olyan figurát játszik, akinek ambícióját, munkabírását és szakmai megszállottságát belülről is érti. Közben sűrű időszakban van. Készül az új Spinoza-bemutatóra, futnak a Madách Színház előadásai, jönnek az Ők azok! koncertek Malek Andreával és Wolf Katival, a Sztárban Sztár élő adásai pedig szintén komoly felkészülést kérnek tőle. A Club 54 dalaihoz is rendszeresen visszatér, vagyis a prózai szereptől a musicalen és a popzenén át a televízióig most szinte minden egyszerre történik körülötte. A Sláger FM-en minden este 22 órakor a kultúráé a főszerep S. Miller András az egyik oldalon, a másikon pedig a térség kiemelkedő színházi kulturális, zenei szcena résztvevői Egy óra Budapest és Pest megye aktuális kult történeteivel. Sláger KULT – A természetes emberi hangok műsora

    Kulturni utrinki
    DEKD in TKD 2026

    Kulturni utrinki

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 9:57


    Teden kulturne dediščine in Dnevi evropske kulturne dediščine 2026 je projekt, ki se odvije skupaj s tisoči zavzetimi posamezniki in blizu petsto organizacijami ter z več kot 350 dogodki, pravi praznik kulturne dediščine v Sloveniji, Avstriji, Italiji in na Madžarskem. Letošnje odprtje je bilo v Šoštanju, z osrednjo mislijo »Dediščina v vrtincu sprememb ‒ priložnosti in izzivi«, ki opozarja na ranljivost vseh zvrsti kulturne dediščine, tako nepremične, premične in nesnovne, kot tudi z njo povezane naravne dediščine (naravnih vrednot). Pogovarjali smo se s koordinatorico Natašo Gorenc.

    Badass Confidence Coach
    304. What 5 Kids Taught Me About Letting Go Of Control

    Badass Confidence Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 88:37 Transcription Available


    Send us Fan MailThe dishwasher is right next to the sink. Right there. And the dish still ends up in the sink, and before long Anna is barking orders about the dishes and the stuff piled on the stairs, Tim swears he has never once left a dish in there (there was that one time), and everyone in the house has somehow ended up crew on her pirate ship.Join Anna and Tim as they get honest about what raising five kids in a blended family taught them about control, and how little of it they actually had. The kid with a real arm who couldn't have cared less. The one who walked away from football and wrestling in the same year. Career and faith decisions that had their heads exploding. Years of Anna being a character in a story told in a room she would never be in. And the question she still asks herself, and her clients, when she feels her grip tightening. She still wants the dishes in the dishwasher, though.This Episode Covers:What's really going on when a dish in the sink turns into a whole thing.Expectations you're holding that nobody else in the house knows about.Why you can be right about your kid's potential and still have no say in it."Why did you let me quit?" and the things adult kids remember differently.How kids can tell a real boundary from anxiety wearing a boundary costume.Being the stepmom in a story you'll never get to correct.Staying close enough to influence someone you didn't get to design.Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.Mad love!Book a Discovery Call for Coaching/Therapy: https://calendly.com/badassconfidencecoach/coachingThe podcast is now on YouTube! If you prefer to watch, head over to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw3CabcJueib20U_L3WeaR-lNG_B3zYquDon't forget to subscribe to the Badass Confidence Coach podcast on your favorite podcast platform!CONNECT WITH ANNA:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askannamarcolin/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/tag/askannamarcolinEmail hello@annamarcolin.comWebsite https://www.annamarcolin.com

    Just Alex
    “Concierge moms”, left-handed kids & do men ACTUALLY notice makeup?!

    Just Alex

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 60:22


    This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Wednesday!! We open with the question every woman has wondered: do men ACTUALLY notice makeup? Harrison's honest answer confirmed what we suspected (the answer being "no") hahaha. We get into the levels of makeup (1, 2 and 3.. and how "you're so beautiful without makeup" is usually said to a level 1), what the "right" age is for kids to start wearing it, and the getting-ready gap: his entire routine is teeth and deodorant, hers is a production with a budget. Next up, a weaning update from Alex: the fog is lifting!! Things that felt really big are starting to feel manageable again, and for anyone in it right now: they say the hormone transition can affect you for 1 to 3 weeks. The only way out is through, and it DOES get better. (Oh and Harrison's excited he can not eat my food) We also have a debate we need your help settling: what causes a kid to be left-handed?! Harrison is going full speculator mode (his smudge theory involves ink, school desks, and a prediction that computers will create MORE lefties), and we need every left-handed listener to sound off in the comments. Plus a quick pause for panel outfit planning.. (come see us at Dear Media by Day THIS Saturday!!) Over in the internet section: a PSA that the algorithm cannot tell your hate comments from your love comments (if you don't care, don't engage!!), Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is back for Season 5, and Jules' DWTS corner: the pregnant pro, a prediction we're putting on the record, and her rec for making any reality show better: a "watch party" group chat. Plus the iced coffee at an interview saga continues.. the recruiters found Alex's TikTok and they are MAD. And Harrison's corner: the best performing stock in the S&P 500 over the last 45 years will genuinely surprise you (hint: "something with jugs" lol), and the New York Times covered a trend we can't stop thinking about: parents are hiring "concierge moms" to check on their college kids?! Errands, energy drinks, X-ray rides.. we get into whether this is genius or a step too far. And a giveback to close: comment your favorite LOCAL coffee shop (on YouTube or Spotify) and we're randomly giving one of you a $100 gift card to that exact spot (HOT COFFEE ONLY lol)!! Finally, the sweetest thing we learned this week: matching with your toddler isn't just cute, it's a visual cue that you're on a TEAM. Hope everyone is having a great week :-) LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:38 Do men ACTUALLY notice if a woman is wearing make up?! 00:01:58 What's the “right” age for kids to start wearing make up?! 00:03:39 How men get ready vs. how women get ready 00:06:30 Update on weaning from breastfeeding 00:09:46 This is NOT an ad for Kevin's Natural Foods 00:12:41 What causes some people to be left-handed?! 00:18:07 Quick pause for panel outfit planning (come see us at Dear Media by Day Saturday!!) 00:20:38 PSA: the algorithm can't tell hate comments from love comments 00:21:40 What we're watching: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5  00:23:48 Jules' DWTS corner: Pregnant ‘Dancing With the Stars' Pro Witney Carson + Reality TV group chats  00:32:52 Iced coffee at an interview cont… 00:47:01 The best performing stock in the S&P 500 will surprise you 00:51:16 $100 COFFEE SHOP GIVEBACK: comment your favorite LOCAL spot!! 00:52:42 Parents are hiring "concierge moms" for their college kids?! 00:55:47 Matching with your toddler is more than just cute  00:58:29 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: *The Highest-Returning Stock of the Last 45 Years Is Home Depot - WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/home-depot-acquired-podcast-stock-returns-cbdf037f *Worried About Your College Kid? Now You Can Hire a Local Mom - NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/well/college-concierge-mom.html *Unemployment Rates - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/  -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Honest: Shop Honest on Amazon, Walmart and Target. *Zenni: Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at https://www.bit.ly/41onx2O #Zennipartner *SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of my favorite pieces at http://www.skims.com/twoparents -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alexfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexfugman Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Learn more about your ad choices. 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    Mad House
    Postpartum Regression w/ Raanan Hershberg | Episode 132

    Mad House

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 64:14


    Raanan Hershberg has some postpartum regression, but awareness is half the battle, and the Mad House thinks he's still glowing!! Maddy and Raanan also discuss Ed Sheeran vs. Macklemore, Elephant Graveyard, the general male brain, and more!Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@maddysmithcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=enhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Follow Raanan:https://www.instagram.com/raanancomedy/?hl=enSubscribe/follow the Mad House Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@madhouse_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mad_house_podcast/All tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/ticketsWant more ad-free and uncensored Mad House?!Go to https://gasdigital.com/ to subscribe!Use promo code MAD to save big on your membership :)Get early access to our weekly episodes on Tuesdays, along with EXCLUSIVE episodes on Thursdays.UPCOMING STAND UP DATES:10/1-10/2 CARY, NC10/3 WEST NYACK, NY10/10 BUFFALO, NY - *HOMECOMING SHOW*10/22-10/24 WASHINGTON, DCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Cuando los elefantes sueñan con la música
    Cuando los elefantes sueñan con la música - Los sabios de Gretchen Parlato - 23/09/26

    Cuando los elefantes sueñan con la música

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 58:42


    El nuevo disco de la cantante y compositora californiana Gretchen Parlato se titula 'The wise ones' y contiene canciones como 'Capricorn', 'Never come down' -con Mark Guiliana y Meshell Ndegeocello-, 'The wise ones' y 'Mad world' del grupo Tears for Fears -con la voz de Becca Stevens-. En 1981, con instrumentos construidos a partir de piedra, madera, metal o tubos de PVC, publicó su primer disco un grupo llamado Uakti. Escuchamos a ese grupo, que toma su nombre de una leyenda de los indios Tucano del alto Amazonas, en 'As nove esferas' -del disco 'Oficina instrumental' (1981)-, 'Mapa' -de 'Mapa' (1982)-, 'Tiquiê river', 'Japurá river' y 'Tapajós river' -del disco con música de Philip Glass 'Águas da Amazonia' (1999)-. Del disco de la brasileña Julia Vargas 'D´água' su canción 'Pavio' y 'Comportamento geral' de Gonzaguinha. Abre el pianista Gary Versace en trío con 'Darn that dream', el clásico de Van Heusen y DeLange, y despide Juan Romeros Manuella Orkester con 'El balcón de Ana'. Escuchar audio

    Books and Boba
    #370 - September 2026 Book News

    Books and Boba

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 62:47


    On this episode, we catch up on the latest Asian American book news and the last 2 month of publishing announcements for our September 2026 mid-month check-isUpcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:For You I Would Forget by Zeyneb HoldridgeWe Rose from the Sea by Olivia SunFern and the Fox by Sophie DiaoA Drop of Kindness by Andrea Wang; illust. by Sally Soweol HanWings by Susan Tan; illust. by Rowan KingsburyYukiko and the Little Black Cat by Sarah Tsiang; illust. by Joey NgWanbo by Shiho Pate Incomplete Works by Sarah ChihayaFrom the Clear Blue Sky by Jackie Akiko CloudMonster Moon Rising edited by Ellen OhMeow Meow Magic by Yu Kito LeeThe Boy from Cloud Mountain by B.B. Tan10 Sleepy Cats by Lili Chin Z Is for Zoomies by Lili ChinDear June, I'm Mad at You by Vivienne Chang & Eugenia YohSuper Shy by Vivian TruongTapestry of Gold by Tasia M.SWrite Back Soon by Remy LaiBook news mentioned on this episode:Bridgerton star Yerin Ha to narrate American Hagwon by Min Jin LeeR.F. Kuang's Taipei Story debuts at #3 on NYT Bestsellers List for Hardcover FictionHarperCollins Launches Manga ImprintC.B. Lee's Coffesshop in an Alternate Universe wins Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult BookBooks & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merchFollow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebookThe Books & Boba September 2026 pick is Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth LimThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

    Parenting After Trauma with Robyn Gobbel
    EP 284: Wherever You Are is Exactly Right (me too)

    Parenting After Trauma with Robyn Gobbel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 39:49 Transcription Available


    I know you are working so, so, so hard to hold onto your owl brain.Maybe you're at the stage where you don't even notice you've flipped your lid until hours later. Maybe you're at the stage where you can see it happening and still can't stop it. Either way, there's probably an old, familiar voice telling you that you should be further along than you are by now.I was once exactly there, too. Hollering- literally - at my own therapist for the reality that I wasn't changing faster. I was MAD. I finally finally, finally had to consider believing what she was offering me- that I was exactly where I needed to be in that moment, and I was shifting and changing as fast as I could.I have had the experience on both sides of the couch- the person who was so angry I wasn't changing faster AND the therapist who believed with my whole being that my client was exactly where they needed to be- even if that truth was extremely painful.I wrote the Guided Journal from that space between.In this episode you will learn:Why hearing "you're exactly where you need to be" from my own therapist once felt more like a threat than comfort What made a therapist's steady presence more powerful than any of the tools she had, even all her training in about five bajillion techniquesWhy the guided journal was crafted with no agenda, no required order, and nowhere you have to arrive by the last pageThe Guided Journal is out today, September 21 — grab it wherever you love to buy books, or catch a signed copy through Schuler Books. Details on tonight's Grand Rapids signing, the Richmond events, and the October 1st online celebration are all at robyngobbel.com.Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/exactlyrightOrder a copy of the new Guided Journal wherever you love to buy books online or head to RobynGobbel.com/GuidedJournalOnce you order, head to RobynGobbel.com/MAP and register for the FREE online workshop exclusively for everyone who orders the new Guided Journal. Map Your Child's Nervous System LIVE, online October 1- PLUS you'll get the recording We are waiting to read your application for the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals! RobynGobbel.com/immersion for every detail about the program you could be curious about!  Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

    Intentional Living with Tanya Hale
    #429 Emotionally Mature Conflict

    Intentional Living with Tanya Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 47:22


    Because we're all humans who see the world from our unique perspective, it is inevitable that we will experience conflict in all of our relationships. As we increase our emotional maturity we are able to lean into these conflicts to create connection rather than contention. But what does it look and sound like? That's what we're talking about on this podcast. I have lots of examples for you to understand where you are in your journey to stronger emotional maturity, and be sure to check out the show notes below for more podcasts that will grow your capacity and skills for having more emotionally mature conflict. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #3 Resolving Conflict on Apple on Spotify #5 Learning to Listen on Apple on Spotify #20 Blame and Responsibility on Apple on Spotify #77 Other People's Opinions on Apple on Spotify #110 The Cost of Being Right on Apple on Spotify #117 Anti-Responsibility on Apple on Spotify #118 100% Responsibility  on Apple  on Spotify #147 Hijacked By Your Emotions on Apple on Spotify #148 Grace & Grudges in Our Relationships on Apple on Spotify #156 The Benefits of Being Wrong on Apple on Spotify #164 How Being in Control is Destroying Your Life on Apple on Spotify #165 I Would Never Act That Way on Apple on Spotify #166 Imaginary Friends on Apple on Spotify #167 I Didn't Sign Up For This on Apple on Spotify #193 No Back-Burner Issues on Apple on Spotify #194 When You Feel Sad, Or Bad, or Mad on Apple on Spotify #196 How to Break the Blame/Defense Cycle on Apple on Spotify #197 Connecting Through Conflict on Apple on Spotify #216 One Up and One Down Relationships on Apple on Spotify #239 How to Own Your Own on Apple on Spotify #242 Circling Back Around on Apple on Spotify #243 Having More Honest Communication on Apple on Spotify #244 The Relationship Circle on Apple on Spotify #245 Transactional Relationships on Apple on Spotify #251 Contention is a Choice on Apple on Spotify #258 Communication That Connects on Apple on Spotify #272 Stay In Your Lane on Apple on Spotify #286 How Miscommunication Destroys Relationships on Apple on Spotify #288 When You're in a Tough Marriage on Apple on Spotify #289 Why Our Relationships Needs Validation on Apple on Spotify #290 Resentment and Contempt in Our Relationships on Apple on Spotify #297 Why Can't We Just All Get Along on Apple on Spotify #298 Friendship in Marriage on Apple on Spotify #304 Personalities, Preferences, and Perspectives on Apple on Spotify #307 Curiosity, Not Criticism on Apple on Spotify #319 Get Ready to Rock The Boat on Apple on Spotify #331 Sense of Self on Apple on Spotify #332 Sense of Self – It's All In Your Head on Apple on Spotify #346 How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding on Apple on Spotify #357 How to Be More Understanding on Apple on Spotify #369 Normal, Difficult, Human Interactions on Apple on Spotify #370 Conscious Conflict on Apple on Spotify #386 Overcoming Resentment on Apple on Spotify #392 Vulnerability and Validation on Apple on Spotify #404: People Over Problems and Processes on Apple on Spotify #405: How to Create a Partnership on Apple on Spotify #408: When You Get Triggered on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in one-on-one coaching and a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

    The BelTel
    Johnny ‘Mad dog' Adair: “He created the mad dog persona”

    The BelTel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 32:43


    Johnny Adair, commonly referred to as ‘Mad dog Adair', was one the most well-known terror bosses of the Troubles. He said his war was aimed at the IRA, but innocent Catholics were more often than not his real victims. His C Company of the west Belfast UDA also turned their guns on their fellow loyalists. Who is Mad dog Adair, what does he believe, and how does he view his murderous reign? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Aaron Edwards, a Senior Lecturer in Defence and International Affairs at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and author of ‘Enemies within: The explosive true story of Johnny ‘Mad dog' Adair'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Blaire White Project
    Woke Narcissist Moms With Trans Kids Isn't A Coincidence

    The Blaire White Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 27:32


    This is a clip from the full podcast which can be found here:    • Woman Presenting As A Woman Is Mad You Thi...   • Blaire's Main Youtube channel:    / blairewhitex   • Blaire on Twitter & IG: @msblairewhite • Buy Blaire White Merch: https://www.blairemerch.com/ • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/TheBlaireWhiteProjectA... • Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://bit.ly/TheBlaireWhiteProjectS... • You can listen to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and any platform you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead
    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead Podcast

    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 32:37


    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead Podcast, Season 4, Episode 25:Join me as I discuss some of the many fun and interesting discoveries we have encountered over the past five months of living in and renovating this 236 year old historic property!Grab Some Merch: https://marly-ramones-mad-mad-house-o.myspreadshop.com/Follow Me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmmhod?igsh=cmgwNj3JicXczbXoz...The Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091106425323...https://uppbeat.io/t/subsonic-voodoo/grinding-the-zombiesLicense code: RYK3DUV3NUI7QRRQhttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/rotten-ectoplasmLicense code: WBB3H8MTQQE6E8PM

    Badass Confidence Coach
    303. The One Skill That Changes Every Hard Conversation

    Badass Confidence Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 54:34 Transcription Available


    Send us Fan MailYou know better. You knew you shouldn't have raised your voice, shouldn't have gotten defensive, shouldn't have interrupted, and you did it anyway. Then it's over, and there's no resolve, just the wreckage of a conversation that went sideways fast.Join Anna and Tim as they get into why knowing your communication skills and actually having access to them in the moment are two completely different things. They talk about what's really happening in your body before a hard conversation goes off the rails, the signals most people ignore until it's too late, and why telling someone to calm down might be the worst thing you can do. Tim pushes back with his own real-time examples from their marriage, and Anna walks through what it takes to catch yourself before the fight turns into a fight to win.This Episode Covers:Why knowing your communication skills and having access to them when you're activated are two completely different things.The physical signals that show up right before you say something you can't take back.The four words Anna repeats to herself before every hard conversation.Why "calm down" and "relax" are the two words you should never say to someone who's upset.What a real break looks like versus a door slam and a "screw you, I'm done".How your nervous system can react to the past while you're arguing about something totally different.The question Anna asks herself that changes the whole direction of a hard conversation.Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.Mad love!Book a Discovery Call for Coaching/Therapy: https://calendly.com/badassconfidencecoach/coachingThe podcast is now on YouTube! If you prefer to watch, head over to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw3CabcJueib20U_L3WeaR-lNG_B3zYquDon't forget to subscribe to the Badass Confidence Coach podcast on your favorite podcast platform!CONNECT WITH ANNA:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askannamarcolin/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/tag/askannamarcolinEmail hello@annamarcolin.comWebsite https://www.annamarcolin.com

    Jono & Ben - The Podcast
    How A Phone Survived On The Roof Of A Moving Car | FULL SHOW

    Jono & Ben - The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 45:14


    On today’s show: (00:00) We secretly record our partners while trying to bring up pre-nups and they were MAD (12:20) Stephen Colbert shares a hilarious New Zealand police story with a great fake kiwi accent (15:00) Jono’s disastrous attempt at “pushing tin” in the gym (18:20) The phone suction cup that survived a ride on top of a moving car! (21:00) Megan turns microphone technique into a competition at a Google panel (25:15) We ignored warning signs for months and paid the price Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & Megan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mad in America: Science, Psychiatry and Social Justice
    When Stopping Prescription Drugs Isn't Simple: Alicia Martin and the TaperMate Story

    Mad in America: Science, Psychiatry and Social Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 34:32


    Alicia Martin is an Australian community pharmacist, a member of the Not Broken Project and founder of TaperMate. Through her work in pharmacy, Alicia saw patients struggling with unusual and severe symptoms when they tried to stop their antidepressants and realized there was little support when people wanted to stop long-term medications. Rather than waiting for the system to catch up, she started building a solution. TaperMate now supports people across the world to track and adjust hyperbolic tapering plans through a simple mobile app and provides personalized tapering plans and advice for patients across Australia through a pharmacist-led telehealth tapering clinic. *** Thank you for being with us to listen to the podcast and read our articles this year. MIA is funded entirely by reader donations. If you value MIA, please help us continue to survive and grow. https://www.madinamerica.com/donate/ To find the Mad in America podcast on your preferred podcast player, click here: https://pod.link/1212789850 Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://www.madinamerica.com/newsletter-sign-up/ © Mad in America 2026. Produced by James Moore https://www.jmaudio.org

    Mad House
    Maddy Smith Live from Florida | Episode 131

    Mad House

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 42:10


    Is Jacksonville the ugliest place ever? This week on Mad House, Maddy goes down to Florida and finds out! She's joined by comedians Ryan Rogers and Jake Polin live from the Comedy Zone, and the trio discusses all things dirty Jaxxxx -- the shows, the crowds, the culture, and more! Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/@maddysmithcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=enhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Follow Ryan:https://www.instagram.com/ryanarogers/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ryanrogerscomedyFollow Jake:https://www.instagram.com/iamjakepolin/Subscribe/follow the Mad House Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@madhouse_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mad_house_podcast/All tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/ticketsWant more ad-free and uncensored Mad House?!Go to https://gasdigital.com/ to subscribe!Use promo code MAD to save big on your membership :)Get early access to our weekly episodes on Tuesdays, along with EXCLUSIVE episodes on Thursdays.UPCOMING STAND UP DATES:10/1-10/2 CARY, NC10/3 WEST NYACK, NY10/10 BUFFALO, NY - *HOMECOMING SHOW* 10/22-10/24 WASHINGTON, DCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Be Quranic
    Surah Al-Baqarah — Part 7: The Hypocrites, Part One (Ayāt 8–10)

    Be Quranic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 34:32


    Last week we sealed the heart of the kāfir and stood at the mouth of the third category. This week we step into it. Of the three types of people in Part One — the muttaqīn (Ayāt 2–5), the kāfir (Ayāt 6–7), and the munāfiq (Ayāt 8–20) — the hypocrite is given the longest passage by far. Thirteen ayāt against four and two. It is worth asking why before we read a single word of them.1. Why the Hypocrite Takes the Longest PassageTwo reasons. First, there are different types and levels of hypocrite. Second, and more telling, the munāfiq is simply hard to define. The person of taqwā is clear — good within, good without. The kāfir is clear — bad within, bad without. But the hypocrite is neither here nor there: good on the surface, corrupt underneath, and forever shifting between the two. Ambiguity needs more words to pin down than clarity does.2. The Word Munāfiq: The Tunnel of the DabbThe word comes from nafaq — a tunnel. But the image turns on the difference between a burrow and a tunnel. A rabbit's burrow has one opening: one way in, one way out, a door the animal must stand and defend because it has no other. The dabb, the desert lizard, digs a tunnel with two openings. When danger comes from one end, it bolts out the other. It never has to commit to a position; it always keeps an escape route.That is the hypocrite exactly. When the Muslims are winning, he says, “We are with you — one of you.” When the tide turns toward the Quraysh, he slips out the far exit: “We are your friends; we've been helping you all along.” A bestie to both — though the word best can only ever have one.There is a fitting detail in how the Arabs still hunt the dabb. Because the tunnel has many mouths, it is never a one-man job. A group drives into the desert, finds the holes, and floods them with water from a hose. Not knowing which exit the animal will take, they watch every opening at once — and take it the moment it surfaces. The very feature meant to keep it safe is what exposes it. (A note in passing: the dabb is ḥalāl, though the Prophet ﷺ did not eat it himself, as it was unfamiliar to his people.)3. How the Hypocrites Came to BeWhen the Muslims made the Hijrah, they were not yet strong. In that first year Madīnah held three groups: the Muslims — some 300-plus men, perhaps close to a thousand souls with their families, in a city of six or seven thousand, a ruling minority; the Jews, in three tribes (the Qaynuqāʿ, the Naḍīr, and the Qurayẓah); and the pagans, still free to worship their idols. There were no Christians in Madīnah.Here a point of definition matters. When the moment of decision came, the pagans faced a choice the Jews did not — because being a Jew is a matter of ethnicity as well as religion. You can change your religion; you cannot change your lineage, any more than a Malay can decide to be Chinese. So the religious conversions that followed came from the pagans, whose religion put no such barrier in the way.The decisive moment was the Battle of Badr, in the second year of Hijrah. 313 Muslims, badly equipped — not all of them even had swords, and those they had were feeble, because they had never set out expecting war — faced roughly a thousand Quraysh, armed to the hilt, one of the largest armies Arabia had yet seen. And the Muslims won decisively; the leading men of Quraysh were killed. The politics of the peninsula turned in a day. Islam was here to stay.Badr is also a lesson in how planning and reliance on Allah fit together. The Muslims were aided by angels — but you do not put angels in your plan. You make du'ā for help and Allah sends it however He wills, but you prepare with the means actually in front of you. You cannot study three chapters of ten and expect an angel to whisper the rest in your ear during the exam. Do your utmost; then trust Him for what lies beyond your reach.After Badr, the pagans understood there was no future on the losing side, and no ethnic wall to shelter behind as the Jews had. Their only way to keep standing and influence was to profess Islam outwardly. For many, the profession was hollow — and this is the origin of the hypocrites. There were none in the first year of Hijrah; they appeared only in the second, once outward Islam became the price of relevance.4. The Leader of the Hypocrites: ʿAbdullāh ibn UbayyThe munāfiqūn had a head: ʿAbdullāh ibn Ubayy ibn Salūl. To understand him, return to pre-Islamic Madīnah, then called Yathrib — home to Arabs and Jews. The Arabs were two main tribes, the Aws and the Khazraj, locked in a feud that had run for decades and killed off the senior leaders on both sides. It was exhaustion with that un-winnable war that finally led them to invite the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to lead them.Ibn Ubayy was the most senior figure left standing, and he had expected the leadership of Madīnah to fall to him by default. But the rival tribe would never accept a ruler drawn from the enemy they had fought for a generation — so the people reached past their own factions for a neutral leader, and invited the Prophet ﷺ. Ibn Ubayy was left jealous and bitter: the leadership was supposed to be mine. He and his followers stayed pagan at first, betting the Muslims would soon be gone. When Badr proved otherwise, he “accepted” Islam with his tongue while nursing the grievance in his heart — and so led the hypocrites, later feeding the weak points of Madīnah to the Quraysh, telling each side what it wanted to hear.5. Ayah 8 — “We believe” (but they do not)وَمِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ مَن يَقُولُ ءَامَنَّا بِٱللَّهِ وَبِٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِ وَمَا هُم بِمُؤْمِنِينَWa mina al-nāsi man yaqūlu āmannā billāhi wa bil-yawmi al-ākhiri wa mā hum bi-mu'minīn.“And among the people are those who say, ‘We believe in Allah and in the Last Day,' but they are not believers.”Walking the words: wa — and; min al-nās — among the people; man yaqūlu — those who say; āmannā billāhi wa bil-yawmi al-ākhir — we believe in Allah and the Last Day; wa mā hum bi-mu'minīn — but they are not believers. They claim faith in Allah and the Hereafter, and Allah Himself overturns the claim: they never had īmān at all. The mouth says one thing; the heart holds another.From this comes a principle worth carrying. The Prophet ﷺ and many companions knew the hypocrites — Jibrīl named them through revelation — yet Ibn Ubayy was never punished for his hypocrisy. Because we judge people by their outward actions, not their intentions. Intention is known to Allah alone; it is a matter between a person and their Lord. The Prophet ﷺ had revelation; we do not. So the lesson is a careful balance: take people at face value — do not accuse, do not presume to read hearts — but stay discerning. Where the signs of untrustworthiness are clear, you guard yourself accordingly, without ever making an accusation about what lies inside another person.6. Ayah 9 — The Deception That Reboundsيُخَـٰدِعُونَ ٱللَّهَ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَمَا يَخْدَعُونَ إِلَّآ أَنفُسَهُمْ وَمَا يَشْعُرُونَYukhādiʿūna Allāha wa alladhīna āmanū, wa mā yakhdaʿūna illā anfusahum wa mā yashʿurūn.“They think to deceive Allah and those who believe, but they deceive none but themselves — and they perceive it not.”They imagine they can slip their disbelief past Allah — that He does not see the pretence — and past the believers with Him. But the deception lands on no one but themselves; they are the ones who end at the losing end. And the closing phrase, wa mā yashʿurūn — “they do not even perceive it” — is the sharpest edge of the ayah: the trap has closed on them, and they cannot even feel it.7. Ayah 10 — The Disease of the Heartفِى قُلُوبِهِم مَّرَضٌ فَزَادَهُمُ ٱللَّهُ مَرَضًا وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌۢ بِمَا كَانُوا۟ يَكْذِبُونَFī qulūbihim maraḍun fa-zādahumu Allāhu maraḍā, wa lahum ʿadhābun alīmun bimā kānū yakdhibūn.“In their hearts is a disease, so Allah has increased their disease; and for them is a painful punishment for the lies they used to tell.”Allah names hypocrisy a disease (maraḍ) of the heart — and rather than cure it, He increases it. A quick distinction of terms: nifāq is the hypocrisy; munāfiq is the hypocrite himself. For them is ʿadhāb alīm, a painful punishment, earned by their persistent lying.The word alīm carries more than the translation shows, and it turns on pronunciation. ʿAlīm, opened with an ʿayn, means “most knowledgeable.” Alīm, opened with a hamzah, means “painful.” The whole meaning rides on that first letter — which is why precise recitation (makhraj) is a necessity, not a refinement.The root of pain is alam; alīm is its intensified form. That extra yā' — the -īm pattern — is a form of hyperbole: not exaggeration in the sense of something untrue, but intensification to the extreme. It is the same pattern as Ar-Raḥīm, which is not merely “merciful” but extremely merciful. So alīm is not just pain, but pain at its utmost.And the pattern carries a second dimension: it is continuously increasing. A punishment that does not merely hurt but keeps growing worse. The reason Allah frames it this way cuts against something we know from experience — in this world, pain eases as we grow used to it. The first time you stretch into the splits it feels like torture; do it daily and the body adjusts until it is nothing. Walk fifteen kilometres in forty-degree heat with long stretches of no shade, and the five-minute walk to the masjid the next day feels like nothing at all. We adapt. The punishment of Jahannam is built so that no one ever adapts: each time the person thinks “I can bear this now,” it deepens; “I think I've adjusted,” and it deepens again — continuous, escalating, with no floor to settle onto.The same -īm pattern, turned toward mercy, gives Ar-Raḥīm — and here the contrast is worth holding. Ar-Raḥmān is the mercy Allah extends to everyone in this world; Ar-Raḥīm is the mercy reserved for the believers in Jannah. And like alīm, it is ever-increasing, but toward the good. In this world even what we love grows stale; we get used to it and it becomes the new normal. In Jannah the delight only ever improves — better, and better, and better, without end.8. ʿAẓīm vs Alīm: Whose Punishment Is Worse?Set the two endings side by side. Ayah 7, of the kāfir, closes: wa lahum ʿadhābun ʿaẓīm— “a great punishment.” Ayah 10, of the munāfiq, closes: wa lahum ʿadhābun alīm — “a painful punishment.” Note that ʿaẓīm, “great,” is a neutral intensifier: one can be greatly foolish or greatly brilliant. It magnifies without saying good or bad.So whose is worse? On the strength of the language, the munāfiq's. ʿAẓīm describes a punishment that is great; alīm describes one that is painful and continuously increasing. The hypocrite's does not merely match the disbeliever's in scale — it deepens without end. And fittingly so: the hypocrite knew the truth, professed it with his tongue, and betrayed it in his heart.Next week, in shā' Allāh, we continue into the hypocrites' passage — and our quiz will cover up to Ayah 10, including the characteristics of the People of Taqwā and the definitions of the kāfir, so keep them memorized. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.grounded.day/subscribe

    Let There Be House
    LTBH #628 with DJ Rae

    Let There Be House

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 56:51


    Tracklist:Danism + Train feat. Jacqui Bennett - Give It, I Got It (Extended Mix) Deep Fried Soul - Shine The Light (Original Mix)G.Roy & Lee Wilson - Deeper (DJ Passion + George Jackson Remix) Eats Everything feat. Kosmo Kint - Rolling Dice (Extended Mix) Da Funk Junkies - That Old Skool (Extended)Mirko Donnini, Venessa Jackson - Party Town (Raffaele Ciavolino Remix)Gaba - I Have To (Extended Mix) Oakenfold vs Joey Beltram - Energy Flash (Bootleg)SL2 X 808 State - Pacific DJs Take Control (We Are Friends Re Mash)Disciples 'They Don't Know' (Mad.Again 26 Refix) (Extended Mix) Ferreck Dawn - Love You Better ft. Caroline Byrne (Extended Mix)Hugel, Ultra Nate - Movin To The Sun (DJ S.K.T Remix) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dad Needs To Talk
    Manga Talk: MAD

    Dad Needs To Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 18:27


    This episode I wanted to introduce what MAD is and also talk about whats currently happening in the story up to chapter 54 as of this recording.Timestamps(00:00) What is MAD?(06:11) Spoilers BeginFollow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkThreads: https://www.threads.com/@dadneedstotalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/

    Football Manager Therapy
    Football Manager Therapy Episode 251: An FM26 Retrospective

    Football Manager Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 82:05


    Hi gang!After weeks of guests, it's a classic FMTeam episode.With FM27 on the horizon, we thought it would be a good idea to take a look back at the last 10 months of Football Manager 26.Join Rich, Dee and Jeb as they unpack a year of the good, the bad and the "meh" of the Football Manager 26 game cycle. It's not quite a round table. More of a triangle table.Words / phrases not included in this week's episode:"Cooked""Resign""Last chance"It's almost like this is a balanced and impartial review. Mad that.VIVA LA FMT!Our links:https://linktr.ee/fmtpodhttps://twitch.tv/richowensfmhttps://twitch.tv/jebaroohttps://twitch.tv/deeboiplayshttps://twitch.tv/the_steak_bake

    The Vine with Chris Green
    Lost & Found & Mad: The Crowd

    The Vine with Chris Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 29:22


    Scott Lambert, our interim pastor from September through December 2025, is with us again this fall for four weeks. On September 13, he shared the first sermon of a four-week series, based on Luke 15, titled "Lost & Found & Mad". In today's sermon, Scott focuses on the crowd, as described in Luke 15:1-2, who heard Jesus speak these parables.

    K Drama Chat
    15.6 - Podcast Review of Episode 6 of Hospital Playlist

    K Drama Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 72:58


    Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.comToday, we'll be discussing Episode 6 of Hospital Playlist, starring Jo Jung-suk as Lee Ik-jun, Yoo Yeon-seok as Ahn Jeong-won, Jung Kyung-ho as Kim Jun-wan, Kim Dae-myung as Yang Seok-hyeong, and Jeon Mi-do as Chae Song-hwa. We discuss:Two songs from this episode:“In Front of City Hall at the Subway Station” by Kwak Jin-eon, a remake of the 1990 song by Zoo“Beyond the Rainbow Forest” by DANIHow “In Front of City Hall at the Subway Station,” a melancholy song about unexpectedly encountering an old love years later, beautifully mirrors this episode's themes of old relationships, roads not taken, and looking back at the person you were 20 years ago.The medical cases in this episode, including a baby in liver failure who desperately needs a transplant, a pregnant woman with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome who has suffered two miscarriages, and Jang Gyeo-ul's dangerous anaphylactic reaction to pain medication.Kim Jun-wan's complete transformation after Lee Ik-sun says yes to dating him and declares that it is their “Day One.” Lee Ik-jun's reunion with his former girlfriend Go Ara and how reconnecting with someone from your past can make you reflect on why a relationship ended and how much both people have changed.The flashback revealing that Yang Seok-hyeong confessed his feelings to Chae Song-hwa years ago and was devastated when she rejected him—and that Lee Ik-jun may have been planning to confess to Song-hwa that very same night.Chae Song-hwa finally telling her friends that she found a breast lump, had a biopsy, and is waiting for the results.Lee Ik-jun quietly showing up to accompany Song-hwa when she receives her biopsy results, knowing that the fiercely self-sufficient Song-hwa would never ask anyone to come with her. Thankfully, her biopsy is benign.Kim Jun-wan giving resident Do Jae-hak the opportunity to perform his first ASD closure, then delivering a very Jun-wan-style compliment: “You did better than I thought. What's gotten into you?”Kim Dae-myung, the actor who plays Yang Seok-hyeong, including his theater background, his breakout role in Misaeng: Incomplete Life, his extensive film career, and his return as Seok-hyeong in Resident Playbook.What we're watching and reading now, including East Palace, Run With the Wind, The Affair Was Just the Beginning, and Mad for Each Other.ReferencesK Drama Chat Hospital Playlist OST PlaylistIn front of city hall at the subway station by Mido and Falasol In front of city hall at the subway station by Kwak Jin EonIn front of city hall at the subway station by Zoo Kim Chang GiImproving self-sufficiency in organ transplantation in Korea - PMCBiliary Atresia Symptoms & CausesAtrial Septal Defect | American Heart AssociationAntiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy: Background, Etiology, PathophysiologyAnaphylaxis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & ManagementPneumoperitoneum - Wikipedia

    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead
    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead Podcast

    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 29:01


    Marly Ramone's Mad, Mad House of the Dead Podcast, Season 4, Episode 24:"All Joked Up" mixed media on canvas; 28Aug26, 16x20-an upcycled, more developed version of the previously featured piece from MRMMHOD Season 4, Episode 14: "untitled" mixed media on canvas; date unknown-circa 2018, 16x20Grab Some Merch: https://marly-ramones-mad-mad-house-o.myspreadshop.com/Follow Me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmmhod?igsh=cmgwNj3JicXczbXoz...The Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091106425323...https://uppbeat.io/t/subsonic-voodoo/grinding-the-zombiesLicense code: RYK3DUV3NUI7QRRQhttps://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/new-directionLicense code: 5L8BFXZYALNKMNZ6

    Cuando los elefantes sueñan con la música
    Cuando los elefantes sueñan con la música - Gilberto Gil según Gaia Wilmer - 11/09/26

    Cuando los elefantes sueñan con la música

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 58:38


    La saxofonista, compositora y arreglista brasileña Gaia Wilmer, al frente de una orquesta de veinte músicos residentes en Nueva York, y con la cantante Mônica Salmaso, reinventa la música de Gilberto Gil ('Overtura: o nascer de cada dia', 'Oriente', 'Febril', 'Parabolicamará'...) en un disco titulado 'Parabolico: Reflections on Gilberto Gil volume I'. Del nuevo disco de la cantante californiana Gretchen Parlato 'The wise ones' las canciones 'Capricorn', 'Never come down' -con Mark Guiliana y Meshell Ndegeocello- y 'Mad world' de Tears for Fears -a dúo con Becca Stevens-. La despedida con el trío del pianista Gary Versace tocando 'Autumn leaves' de su reciente 'Three track mind'.Escuchar audio

    Deadline: White House
    "The FCC versus Late Night"

    Deadline: White House

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 45:19


    September 10, 2026; 5pm: A second late night show host, facing pressure from the FCC, has been forced to not air his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Jimmy Kimmel says his interview with Talarico will be available on YouTube instead. Stephen Colbert was the first late night show host to upload his interview with Talarico on YouTube instead of airing it on CBS due to FCC threats. Later, Harry Moses, a longtime former producer at "60 Minutes," has a new book called "Mad as Hell" about the golden age of the news magazine program. "60 Minutes," under new, controversial leadership, is poised to return for its 59th season this Sunday. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Badass Confidence Coach
    302. Why Smart Women Still Feel Like Frauds

    Badass Confidence Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 50:01 Transcription Available


    Send us Fan MailConfidence is a feeling. Competence is evidence. And when the evidence changes, the feelings don't always catch up.Join Anna and Tim as they dig into what Anna's calling the imposter phenomenon, not syndrome, and why it doesn't fade with success; it gets louder. They talk about the corrupt accounting system that discounts every win and magnifies every mistake, what happens when your identity lags behind a new role, and why some high achievers have been running on anxiety without realizing it's the only thing keeping them going. Tim pushes back with a football analogy Anna isn't fully buying, and they land on the five questions worth asking yourself the next time the doubt creeps back in.This Episode Covers:Learning to separate what actually happened from the story you add to it within seconds.Using internal family systems to notice which part of you is driving the reaction, not the whole self.Realizing the real question under most fights is: are you there for me? Can I reach you?Naming the cycle as the actual problem instead of each other: the pattern where one pursues, and the other withdraws.Choosing to be effective over being right, even when you have the receipts to prove you're correct.Noticing the small daily bids for connection instead of waiting for the big romantic gestures.Making the repair instead of chasing perfect communication.Recognizing that a partner cannot be responsible for managing your entire inner world.Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.Mad love!Book a Discovery Call for Coaching/Therapy: https://calendly.com/badassconfidencecoach/coachingThe podcast is now on YouTube! If you prefer to watch, head over to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw3CabcJueib20U_L3WeaR-lNG_B3zYquDon't forget to subscribe to the Badass Confidence Coach podcast on your favorite podcast platform!CONNECT WITH ANNA:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askannamarcolin/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/tag/askannamarcolinEmail hello@annamarcolin.comWebsite https://www.annamarcolin.com

    The TV Show
    Entourage is BACK!?!

    The TV Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 29:57


    Send us Fan MailAngelo, Rhea, and Jay are BACK to discuss the new Betr commercial that stars Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier as characters that are exactly like Ari Gold and Vincent Chase who, for legal reasons, can't actually be called by those names.  The creator of Entourage, Doug Ellin went onto Twitter to vent his frustration at characters that he created being used without his permission and the gang discusses the ethics of who owns TV characters 20-something years after their cultural moment.THEN, our fans are MAD at us for disliking Coyote vs. Acme.  Jay reads the email and then Angelo gives his verdict: was the movie good or not!?All that PLUS Nathan Fielder's surprise new movie, a review of The Preacher's Wife, British corner, and much MUCH more!MAKE SURE TO VISIT OUR SPONSOR: Steven Singer Jewelers!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news.

    Jason & Alexis
    SCREEN QUEENS 9/9: "Double Lives of Suburban Wives," "OJ Unseen: Exploitation of Evil," and "RHONY"

    Jason & Alexis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 26:21


    "Double Lives of Suburban Wives" continues to be problematic and we tell you why, Colleen and Holly both agree that "OJ Unseen: Exploitation of Evil" is a troubling watch, and Jason is MAD about the debut of "RHONY" -- where is Carole?!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Jason & Alexis
    FULL SHOW 9/9: An update on the viral Lovesac debacle, Creative Arts Emmy winners, Girl Scout cookies for dogs, and MOVIE REVIEW: "Practical Magic 2"

    Jason & Alexis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 124:57


    Colleen's night was interrupted by her cat, Teddy and it interrupted her sleep hygiene. Attendance for the Minnesota State Fair was slightly down this year, but it still felt crowded! An update on the viral Lovesac debacle -- and it turns into an unexpected giveaway. Plus, Apple TV wins big at the Creative Arts Emmys. Don't sleep on Burger Dive in Rosedale Center and Girl Scout Cookies: FOR DOGS! Dolly Parton could have been on the cover of Vogue?! AITA: For telling my girlfriend to not spray cologne on the dog? And the 1977 cut of "Star Wars" returns to theaters and M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks collab on a new movie. SCREEN QUEENS: "Double Lives of Suburban Wives" continues to be problematic, "OJ Unseen: Exploitation of Evil" is a troubling watch, and Jason is MAD about the debut of "RHONY". BIG FAT MOVIE REVIEW: Jason saw the original "Practical Magic," then watched "Practical Magic 2." Plus, where you can catch Minnesota State Fair foods outside of the fair, Tom Jones doesn't care that he's honest about being fired from "The Voice UK," and Donna Mills' OnlyFan haul! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
    Matt Bors on The Toxic Avenger

    Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 84:03


    A common complaint within the comics discourse is that new books can't get past the sixth issue. Well, friends, have you been reading The Toxic Avenger over at Ahoy Comics? Cartoonist Matt Bors, along with several other artists, has been building a massive universe of stories at Ahoy, and they've radically upgraded the Troma superhero for the modern era. These are books with bite, and stories stuffed with relevance. Bors is back on the podcast this week to explore how he became the one to shape the comic book Toxie. We discuss his earliest encounter with the character in cartoons and films, and how those experiences were his first foray into the taboo and into challenging the system. We talk about maintaining the Troma spirit, making filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman proud, and creating space to tell your own damn stories. Next month, Toxie and Yvonne find themselves pregnant in the new Ahoy series, The Toxic Avenger vs. The Noxious Offender. Parenthood will challenge them in ways they can not possibly imagine, especially when Toxie's evil doppelgänger makes his first comic book appearance. We've read the first two issues, and they're dynamite. Bors and artist Felipe Sobreiro deliver another essential Toxic Avenger story packed with genuine emotion and powerful pertinence. If you're looking for a universe to get lost in, you must seek it out. Before diving into our conversation with Matt Bors, we also review the new documentary, The Mad World of Harvey Kurtzman, directed by Bart Simpson (no, not that one). We connect the dots between Kurtzman and Bors, and celebrate the massive reach Mad (and so many other Kurtzman creations) has had on all of us. The Toxic Avenger vs. the Noxious Offender #1 lands in shops on October 7th, but FOC is this upcoming Monday. Call your shops if you want this book in your box. It's written by Matt Bors, illustrated by Felipe Sobreiro, colored by Lee Loughridge, and lettered by Rob Steen. Make sure you're following Bors on Instagram and BlueSky. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Subscribe to the CBCC Newsletter IDW Superlatives: Brad vs. Chris Hacker Previously on CBCC: Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson on Justice Warriors Comic Book Film Club: Akira at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia on 9/6 at 5:45 PM. Co-Sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This Week's Sponsors We're cutting the Law down to size! As Judge Dredd celebrates fifty years of publication in 2027, now is the time to read his stories from the beginning. Judge Dredd: The Compact Crimes begins in January 2027 - a new series of compact comics featuring the Lawman of the Future. Collecting his original stories right from the start, this is the perfect way to try out Judge Dredd for the first time. Printed in compact size, each volume is filled with the sharp satire, keen wit, and all-out action Dredd is known for. Each volume costs only $12.99, with a new volume releasing every month in 2027 – so you can keep your Law in Order! This September, obsession, exploration, and terror take center stage at IDW Publishing! On September 9th, fandom turns fatal in Fixation #1. A beloved vampire franchise. A small mountain town packed with superfans. And a killer hiding in plain sight. If you love twist-filled mysteries, true-crime tension, and stories where obsession turns frightening, this one's for you. Then, a new era begins with Star Trek #1! Captain Seven of Nine leads the Enterprise-G beyond known space, relocating a dying civilization to the mysterious Epsilon Corridor. The future of Star Trek begins here. (Pick up the exclusive Local Comic Store Day cover!) And on September 23rd, kickoff becomes a nightmare in Smile: Any Given Smile #1. It's the championship game of the decade. Big game. Big money. And a killer smile spreading through the crowd. Ask your local comic shop to pre-order today and start your September with IDW.

    A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
    890 - Feathers and Bubbles

    A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 121:05


    A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan — Episode Notes Episode: "Feathers and Bubbles" Hosts: Tom and Dan | Guest: Seth Petruzelli Sponsors / Ad Reads JustCallMoe.com — recording studio sponsor read at the top of the show; also plugged later as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming Tom and Dan Cruise. The Bart Marek Team (Bart Marek and Crystal Vann) — two full-time, experienced Florida realtors based in Clermont, offering "two-for-one" service for buying or selling; a personal testimonial about them helping sell a family member's house in St. Augustine; barttherealtor.com, call or text either agent directly. Fairvilla Megastore — sexual wellness superstore with multiple locations, described as having modern/high-tech products, costumes and lingerie for Halloween, Fairvilla University online educational courses, and a discreet "Secrets Hideaway" section; fairvilla.com. Don Mealy Chevrolet (Clermont) — longtime advertiser; contact GM JC Harrelson and mention Tom and Dan; plugged for Corvettes, trucks, and used vehicles, with a personal note about owning a Silverado and Traverse from them; DMChevy.com. Segment Rundown Cold open, grooming talk — Tom and Dan welcome Seth Petruzelli to the couch and razz him about his beard and blow-dried hair; a tangent on straighteners vs. blow-dryers leads into a bit about their wives' expensive Dyson hair tools. Recent celebrity deaths — The hosts run through a rough week of deaths, including Tim Curry, Dolly (referenced briefly), and the voice actor of Optimus Prime, riffing darkly on average lifespan. Seth's chronic chaos — Running bit that Seth is perpetually running late or juggling a crisis; today it's his dog and a vet appointment, plus it's revealed to be Seth's birthday. Seth's dog and Disney cruise — Seth brought his dog Rocky (a different Rocky than Tom's) on set; talk turns to Seth boarding him for four nights while Seth takes his first vacation in two and a half years, a Disney cruise with his wife and daughter Vera. Tom's dog Rocky and pet talk — Tom shows off his own dog Rocky on stream, admits he's been neglecting him since focusing on his young daughter, and the group jokes about pushing Tom's son Tommy toward wanting a dog or cat despite Tracy's reluctance. Karate class standards slipping — A tangent from the dojo talk about how kids today can't finish basic requirements (like a brown belt or three months of consistent training), tying into a broader "everything is getting weaker/no consequences" complaint, including schools making gym-class changing rooms optional now. Locker room embarrassment nostalgia — The hosts and Seth swap stories about being self-conscious getting undressed in front of others as kids and in a pro arena-football locker room as an adult. Seth's MRI/health update — Seth shares that he got a full-body MRI, compared it to one from two years prior, and got mostly good results except his prostate being "large side of normal." Seth's dojo being demolished — Seth explains his dojo's building is being torn down and he must vacate by November; he's negotiating a new space, planning to use students to help move (in exchange for food/drinks), and reflects on a black belt who's been especially helpful. Should Seth do a GoFundMe? — Debate over whether it's in good taste for a business to crowdfund when forced out by demolition, referencing a nearby business owner doing the same; jokes about a bikini car wash and a "GoFundMe vs. crowdfund" distinction (charity vs. general fundraising). The actual dojo car wash fundraiser — Dan recounts attending a real car-wash fundraiser for the dojo, paying more than requested because the kids did a thorough job. Daughter's Taco Bell complaint — Dan tells a story about his daughter filing an online complaint after Taco Bell repeatedly forgot part of her order. Joke about Seth's finances — Riffing on the idea that no one will donate to a GoFundMe for someone with a lakeside mansion, a boat, and a nice car, including a bit about trading in a BMW for a Hyundai. Dojo move logistics and mock fundraiser pitch — More detail on moving costs (a mirror company hired just to transport dojo mirrors, a dumpster for old equipment); the group jokingly pitches an absurd "buy a black belt" crowdfunding tier system, with Seth explaining the real distinction between an official ranked black belt and a "junior/in-house" one. AI in podcast production — The show discusses no longer paying a human for intro songs/jingles, now using AI for notes and occasionally songs (though they still do some manual ones too), and debate the line between AI convenience and "authenticity" compared to corporate radio. Prostitution sting debate — Sparked by 49ers owner Jed York's prostitution-sting arrest and a local Altamonte Springs sting ("Operation Midnight Heat," 37 arrests), the hosts argue undercover prostitution stings are a poor use of police resources compared to focusing on predators of minors, and make the case for regulating/legalizing sex work. Caller: Concrete Mike, prostitution talk — Concrete Mike calls in about hiring escorts for parties in the past; the call is plagued by a bad phone connection and cuts out repeatedly before the hosts move on. GTA 6 leak coverage — Detailed rundown of hacker "Cyber Leak's" leaked GTA 6 footage (starting August 18), new gameplay features (six-star wanted system, stamina and car-gas meters, a karma system, Red Dead-style bullet-time aiming), a leaked nudist-area clip, and a somber aside about how hyper-realistic "living a second life in a game" can feel. GTA franchise money talk — The hosts look up that the GTA franchise has made $11 billion total, with GTA 5 alone earning $815 million in its first 24 hours; confirmed November 19, 2026 release date for GTA 6. Caller: "J Volvo" — A young-sounding caller who turns out to be a 40-year-old Marine and brown belt calls in as a bit, pitching a "Fit Tom Fridays" 5K fundraiser idea for Seth's dojo; the hosts jokingly induct him as a rookie "cop" character and enjoy the surprise live call. New "Stage" Rock Band reboot — Discussion of an upcoming Rock Band-style rhythm game launching in December, with nostalgia about old Rock Band parties, and a broader riff on short attention spans/endless content (dating apps, streaming, mobile games) making it hard for any single game to hold interest. Six Flags roller coaster aneurysm story (teaser + full segment) — After a break, the hosts cover two women who suffered brain aneurysms riding Six Flags' X2 roller coaster, show POV footage of the ride's uniquely independently-spinning carts, and speculate (semi-jokingly) about the physics/anatomy behind why it happened. Flatulence and bathroom health talk — A crude tangent connecting back to Seth's MRI story, where he and the others discuss holding in gas, bowel habits, and general bathroom TMI. Voicemail: grandma question (Amedeus, Fort Myers) — A caller references a past on-air comment and asks which grandmother the hosts would rather "embarrass" in front of; leads to a riff on generational/cultural stereotypes about tougher vs. softer grandmothers. Voicemail: convenience store "big black mama" story (Debary Joe) — A caller shares a heartfelt/funny anecdote about a stranger's kindness at a gas station after a rough day, prompting brief pushback from a host about the framing of the story. Mad honey discussion — Seth explains he bought "mad honey" (a hallucinogenic honey from Nepal) and plans to have his wife try it first; the hosts detail its origins, effects, dangerous dosing risks, its history as an ancient biological weapon, and its recent viral popularity via a Joe Rogan clip. Nepal flooding aside — A brief, more serious detour about real disaster footage of catastrophic flooding in Nepal that circulated online. Psychedelics and mental health tangent — Talk shifts to Kratom, mushrooms, microdosing, and studies on psilocybin therapy for PTSD/anxiety; Seth admits he's more afraid of a mushroom trip than he ever was fighting professionally (referencing his MMA background against opponents like Kimbo Slice and Bob Sapp). Voicemail: adult content from caller "Mike" — A caller shares an explicit story from his younger years about hiring escorts for group parties at his house; the hosts summarize and react without repeating graphic detail. Voicemail: workplace exorcism question (BDM, Jacksonville) — A caller asks if anyone has heard of a business getting an exorcism, sparking a broader discussion about corporate superstition (feng shui, sage smudging, "energy"), with the hosts drawing a line between supernatural belief and legitimate ideas like attitude/mindset affecting outcomes. Voicemail: "Pure Pod" gadget — A caller points out that a produce-washing gadget advertised online is basically a vibrator; the hosts confirm the device is a real product marketed to skirt platform rules around selling sexual wellness items. Voicemail: old photo in ski resort system — A caller shares that a modern ski resort pulled up his decades-old childhood lift-ticket photo from a previous owner's records, leading to a discussion about how far back companies' digital recordkeeping goes and some personal skiing stories from the hosts. Dojo move update and wrap-up — Seth gives a final update: staying within a 3-mile radius under the new name "Soto Dojo," reviewing a lease, and dealing with a landlord dispute over alleged unpaid utility charges/liens the show insists were never billed properly. Studio/podcast future plugs and cruise pitch — The hosts float building a future glass-walled studio, mention recent released interviews (Patrick Warburton, Lorenzo Lamas), and give a detailed pitch for the upcoming Tom and Dan Cruise, including perks, cost, and booking details, before signing off. Key Dates / Plugs Mentioned November 2026 — Seth must vacate his current dojo location due to the building being demolished. November 19, 2026 — GTA 6 release date (confirmed unchanged despite ongoing leaks). December (2026) — New "Stage" Rock Band-style rhythm game launches. Ongoing — Seth relocating his dojo to a new spot within a 3-mile radius, tentatively named "Soto Dojo"; lease still being finalized. September 23–27, 2027 — Tom and Dan Cruise aboard the MSC Seashore (Thursday–Sunday), stopping in Nassau and a private island; includes unlimited drink package and free Wi-Fi for two, a live podcast taping, birthday party, and gambling night; $200 fully refundable deposit holds a spot, with payment installments available through Ahoy Cruises; presented by JustCallMoe.com. Recently released — New Patrick Warburton interview episode and a Lorenzo Lamas interview from the previous night. Notable Guests/Callers Seth Petruzelli — In-studio guest; martial arts instructor whose dojo is being forced to relocate. Concrete Mike — Phone-in caller; connection was too poor to complete his story. "J Volvo" — Phone-in caller; a 40-year-old Marine and brown belt who called in as a bit. Amedeus (Fort Myers) — Voicemail caller with a grandma-themed question. Debary Joe — Voicemail caller sharing a convenience-store story. Mike — Voicemail caller sharing a story from his past. 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